NEWS 20.4.2025
Die neue Single ist „AT THE END OF OUR REIGN“, hier könnt ihr das Video sehen: https://youtu.be/0vfMEmE31J0
Die Band dazu:
"At The End Of Our Reign" beschreibt eine Welt am Ende ihrer Zeit, durch das Scheitern der Zivilisation. Ein letzter Blick zurück, bevor alles untergeht und wir von unserer eigenen Geschichte erdrückt werden.
Wir alle sind Teil dieser Geschichte. Die Frage ist nur, was wollen wir hinterlassen?“
Video Credits:
Directed by Levi Stute
Produced by Witzki Visions
Written by John Gahlert
Edit by Mirko Witzki
Filmed at the Sophienheilstätte in München near Bad Berka, Thuringia
Mix & Master by Fabian Hildebrandt @ Eisensound
“Veins Of Fire” Tracklist:
1. Into the Burning Lands
2. The Truth
3. Blind
4. Storm of Resistance
5. Embrace the Void
6. Rise and Fight
7. At the End of Our Reign
8. Echoes in the Silence
9. We Are One
10. Veins Of Fire
Mit „Veins Of Fire“ eröffnen DESERTED FEAR ein neues Kapitel in ihrer beeindruckenden musikalischen Karriere.
Ein Album, das ohne Umwege direkt ins Blut geht. Eine größere Hitdichte gab es bisher auf keinem Album von DESERTED FEAR.
Über die Jahre haben DESERTED FEAR die Kunst des Songwritings immer mehr perfektioniert und präsentieren sich auf „Veins Of Fire“ auf dem bisherigen Zenit ihres künstlerischen Schaffens.
Songs wie „The Truth“, „At The End Of Our Reign“, „Blind“ oder der Titeltrack „Veins Of Fire“ sind echte Hymnen, die vor Hooklines nur so strotzen, ohne das gewisse rotzige Old-School-Feeling vermissen zu lassen.
Neues Jahr, neues Album, neues Label. Bei DESERTED FEAR stehen die Zeichen auf Sturm!
Produziert (Recording, Mix, Mastering) wurde „Veins Of Fire“ von Gitarrist Fabian Hildebrandt im Eisensound Studio in Jena.
Line-up:
Manuel "Mahne" Glatter – vocals, guitar
Fabian Hildebrandt – guitar
Simon Mengs – drums
John Gahlert – bass (live)
Das Cover Artwork stammt von Roberto Toderico, für das Layout zeichnet sich Chris Orosz verantwortlich.
Shop:
http://desertedfear.ffm.to/attheend
http://lnk.spkr.media/desertedfear-fire
Formate:
"Veins Of Fire" wird als limitiertes, handnummeriertes Digipak (1000 Einheiten), als Jewel Case CD, als schwarzes Vinyl sowie als Marble Green Vinyl LP und Transparent Green Vinyl LP erhältlich sein.
Weitere limitierte farbige Vinyle werden exklusiv im Bandshop erhältlich sein.
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Der Track zeigt eindrucksvoll, wie die Band ihren markanten Stil weiterentwickelt – zwischen doomigem 70s-Rock, psychedelischem Flair und einer okkulten Aura, die sich tief in die Dunkelheit menschlicher Erfahrungen gräbt. „Wishing Well“ ist dabei gleichermaßen introspektiv wie kraftvoll und macht deutlich, warum THE OSSUARY zu den eindringlichsten Live-Acts Italiens zählen.
Hier geht´s zum Lyric-Video zu „Wishing Well“: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zFJj-ehRKMM
Requiem for the Sun ist ab sofort vorbestellbar unter: https://supremechaos.de/link/theossuary/
Das vierte Album "Requiem For The Sun" verspricht eine cineastische Klanglandschaft voller Donner-Riffs und geisterhaften Melodien – Heavy Rock in seiner mystischen Form!
Album-Preorder: https://supremechaos.de/artists/the-ossuary/
Album-Presave: https://save-it.cc/scr/ossuary-requiem-for-the-sun
Hungarian
extreme metal force MORS SILENS unleashes a furious new
lyric video for “SCORN”, a relentless descent into the rot of
modern humanity. With searing riffs and unrelenting aggression, the track
confronts a world poisoned by hatred, division, and decay, posing a haunting
question: When hope is gone and only death remains, will we finally see
what we’ve done?
Pre-save the album: https://orcd.co/infernallegacy
Formed in 2006, Mors Silens blends blistering speed with crushing heaviness. With multiple acclaimed releases—Call of the Nether Realm, World of Pain, and Under the Dark Sun—the band has toured internationally and shared stages with acts like Fleshgod Apocalypse and Kataklysm. Known for explosive live shows and impactful visuals, the band earned 2nd place at the POSADA ROCK Contest in 2021 and continues to evolve without compromise.
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Gallagher (WV) - U.S. Thrash Metal quartet, EXECUTIONIST, have unleashed a visualizer video for "WHEELS OF WAR," the second single from forthcoming album, SACRAMENT OF THE SICK!
Roll with it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1JD3tLVv5wE
FFO: Kreator, Children of Bodom
Executionist will release debut full-length album, Sacrament of the Sick, on May 16! In the four years since the release of their debut EP, the band has sharpened the blades of its attack, both in terms of songwriting and performance!
Sacrament of the Sick is a monumental step forward from Executionist’s previous material. Improved production, performances, and writing have made the Executionist sound nearly unrecognizable compared to the band's debut EP, Destined for Destruction. Each track was meticulously crafted and poured over in Executionist’s home studio, and the final product shows that it was worth every ounce of attention. With a clear focus on melody and tighter songwriting, Sacrament of the Sick is a sonic journey sure to leave a lasting impact on the listener.
Pre-order: https://executionist.bandcamp.com/album/sacrament-of-the-sick
Track
Listing:
1. Ultionum
2. Edge of Annihilation
3. Wheels of War
4. Serrated Shadows
5. Divided We Stand... United We Fall
6. Thy Kingdom Come
7. Strange Aeons
8. Palace of Kings
9. Sacrament of the Sick
10. Coup de Grâce
Credits:
Music written by Brett & Tristan Ash
Lyrics written by Brett Ash
Vocals, guitar, bass - Brett Ash
Drums - Tristan Ash
Produced by Brett & Tristan Ash
Engineered & Mixed by Tristan Ash
Mastered by Colin Davis of Imperial Mastering
Album Artwork by Mitchell Nolte
Logo by ModBlackMoon & HermanTwo
Line-up:
Vocals/Guitar - Brett Ash
Drums - Tristan Ash
Bass - Austin Rose
Guitar - Mike Kinder
Bio:
Executionist was officially formed in 2021 by brothers Brett and Tristan Ash, who were 17 and 13 years old, respectively at the time. Their debut EP, Destined for Destruction, was released on January 27, 2021. Two years later, Executionist released "GENESIS 666" (March 2023).
After playing many shows together as a mere two-piece, Executionist finally added a bass player in 2024, in the form of Austin Rose. The three played more shows together before finally rounding out the lineup by adding Mike Kinder on guitar in March of 2025. Around the same time, Executionist announced the forthcoming release of their debut full-length album, Sacrament of the Sick. The lead single "Serrated Shadows," has already been released, with another single set to release on April 18. With the release of their album on the horizon, Executionist aims to play live as much as possible while writing new music for their next project.
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The song is featured on their debut album "PARASITE", which was released last September
via Pagan Records.
Watch “Downfall of Angels”: https://youtu.be/iV-3crLmHq8?si=E-wIz0BD-MAvIgus
The visually striking video, produced in collaboration with Grupa 13 (Behemoth, Amon Amarth, Tarja, Arch Enemy), was filmed in Wrocław in November 2024 and draws inspiration from the biblical motif of the expulsion of angels from heaven. It relates the rebellion and subsequent judgment of these celestial beings, culminating in their dramatic fall. The central figure, Lucifer, is portrayed in both male and female forms, defiantly mocking divine authority as descends from the heavens. The sheer horror of his fall is palpable amongst the observing angels, marking the beginning of his journey in the liminal space between divinity and the human world.
"Downfall of Angels" is the latest visual offering from Untervoid, following the release of the album “Parasite” last year. "Parasite" is a concept album that delves into the anxieties of our time, exploring humanity's role as a parasitic force on society and the planet.
Untervoid was formed in 2015 by Destroyer (Redemptor, ex-Hate, ex-Kriegsmaschine) and Adam Sierżęga (Armagedon, Azarath (live)), with Haldor Grunberg (Thaw, Mentor) joining in 2024. The band has built a strong reputation since their self-titled EP in 2018 for their intense live performances and their powerfully dark soundscapes.
https://www.pagan-records.com
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https://www.youtube.com/@UNTERVOID
https://www.facebook.com/untrvd/
Melbourne’s
Death Metal Outfit MONOLIYTH unleashes the official video for the
first single, EXCISED UNBORN, off the upcoming album HE WHO
KILLS. The band is excited to announce their signing to WormholeDeath
Records. The release date for He Who Kills will be announced soon.
The upcoming album, He Who Kills, is based on the dark side of humanity, looking through the eyes of serial killers, as a perspective, and a grim insight into the depraved. The single Excised Unborn sets the tone for what’s to come – heavy, raw, and unapologetic brutal Death metal.
The video drops alongside the single. Guitarist Mick Barr states that the single "delivers everything fans have come to expect from the band, "relentless riffs, crushing vocals, and a dark visual narrative, capturing the sonic massacre that is Monoliyth.”
Formed in 1998 in Melbourne, Australia, Monolyth was founded by guitarist Mick Barr. The intensity and passion for extreme music has remained consistent throughout their catalogue and aggressive live shows. Monoliyth has evolved from classic thrash to a laser-focused brutal death metal ensemble. Injecting Old-School and tech-death elements into the compositions are an integral part of the writing process, a trend that will continue to expand into the band’s future releases.
Monoliyth:
Andrew Parkinson – Vocalist
Mick Barr – Rhythm / Lead Guitars
Zakk Barr – Rhythm / Lead Guitars
Jake Mackin – Bass
Tim Wright – Drums
www.youtube.com/@monoliythofficial6677
www.facebook.com/Monoliyth
From the Greek black metal bastion of Athens emerges ELEVENTH RAY, with lamentations that have lain in wait for the best part of a decade. The occult offerings within the unhallowed sleeve of REVIVING TEHOM invoke the spirit of Celtic Frost, Sodom, the ‘90s exploits of the great Magus Wampyr Daoloth (Necromantia, Rotting Christ, Thou Art Lord), and of course, Therion's 1993 Symphony Masses: Ho Drakon Ho Megas album.
ELEVENTH RAY and Dark Descent Records have launched a stream for the album's opening track, "NIGHTSIDE OF DAMASCUS" Listen now at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t7Mzlc-7mtk
Reviving Tehom will be released on CD/LP and digital formats through Dark Descent Records on May 16.
Tracklist:
1. Nightside of Damascus
2. Staring Eyes
3. Ha Illan Ha Hizon TrianAdohi
4. Path of the Bellator
5. IGUL
6. Κόκκινη Αποκάλυψη
7. ZODAMRAN NOX
8. Pan Noctifer
9. Reviving Tehom
Stream the album's first single, "Ha Illan Ha Hizon TrianAdohi" at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UKsU7CpvTGQ
The seeds for ELEVENTH RAY were sown by materials once artificed for the black metal force of Serpent Noir, whose changing tonality saw guitarist Y.K. bury said materials for a later purpose. A decision that first bore rotten fruit via a devastating rehearsal demo in 2022, which piqued the interest of Dark Descent Records.
“ELEVENTH RAY is a totally new autonomous entity for which we plan to work with full force and NOT a one-off project of Serpent Noir leftovers,” exclaims Y.K. “As it happens with all my projects, ELEVENTH RAY is deeply rooted in Dark Magic and the Typhonian Alchemy.”
The practices of Magic and Alchemy are of critical importance to Y.K., and these elements at even keel with the music itself.
“Writing music for the sake of music is not enough. It is the expression of what lies hidden beyond the frames of what we call reality. The great Unknown emanated from the foremost symbol of power, the Red Dragon,” explains Y.K. “What we were aiming to achieve was the creation of a purely black Magical death/thrash/black metal album without the lyrical satanic naivety of the past. Listening carefully to the album, you will realise that into this blend there is a striking ritualistic element with an ominous vibe and a heavy occult twist. Basically, Reviving Tehom is an album I would personally love to listen to, but I could not find anywhere. “
The common thread extends to the stunning artwork by L.G.N Nekropropaganda, depicting the aforesaid Great Red Dragon “as the orgasm of existence, the utmost symbol of hidden wisdom and forbidden knowledge which is also a tangible form of ecstatic energy. Lyrics deal with personal experiences related to the awakening/ channelling of this tremendous force.”
Recorded by Haris V. at the Eleventh Tower Studio – a familiar collaborator of Y.K. - the production perfectly complements this first wave hell-noise with a crushing old school sound. With full force!
ELEVENTH RAY is:
D. Gharrassielh: Rhythm and lead guitars, chants
D. AanoNin: Vocals, chants
Peyote: Bass, additional lead guitars
Nuctemeron: Drums, percussion
www.darkdescentrecords.com
www.facebook.com/eleventhray
My
Kingdom Music and DVM SPIRO, great Italian Doomsters, have
signed a new deal that will lead them together to the release of "MMXXV
- GRAVE". This is the title of the successor to their successful
and acclaimed debut "MMXIX - In Frigidvm Lectvm" released a few years
ago.
The new album will be released in Autumn and has been completed in these days.
With songs that never go under 11 minutes, DVM SPIRO, formed by members of NIHILI LOCUS (Max, Roberto, Valeria), an Italian cult band from the 90s, are going to give life to an extremely gloomy, heavy album even if their dark and arcane Doom Metal often is caressed by more Atmospheric, sometimes horrific and even symphonic elements. A general feeling of dark desperation, mixed with the natural funereal atmospheres of Doom Metal, is what emerges from the second album of DVM SPIRO and you will not waste a moment to let yourself be enchanted by their music and the sabbatical pace of their compositions!
Heavy riffs, female voices and very deep growls, ancient atmospheres and even classical music enrich a unique sound that will surely be a must-listen for fans of My Dying Bride, Funeral, the first Paradise Lost, Shape Of Despair!
Roberto introduces us to it with this dark declaration of intent that has a strong sense of a harbinger of death:
There are things that as soon as they are born you already know they must die.
A sublimation, an invisible caress that blurs life, and finally becomes a cold detachment. It is an indistinct death, in which follies shine in the dark. Without peeling frames, and funereal paintings of intangible prisons.
We draw on a discontinuous salvation, through moments lost among infected wounds
of withered bodies and adorned with the filthy rags of others.
Disappointing, woven complaint of this life. So full of beauty, beyond the ravines, turbid, of useless prayers.
While the vague leads us back to the gentle torture
and infirm will. Among the asymmetries of a last daily spasm. As if it were a game of dexterity to die early.
DVM SPIRO are back and the magic of their sad Art is ready to drag you into the deepest abysses..
https://linktr.ee/mykingdommusic
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Format: Digital CD-EP /
Physical CD-EP
Label: Independent Release
For fans of: Lamb of God, Slayer, Kataklysm, Baest, Carcass and so on……
Tracklist:
01. Malevolent Glare
02. Paracusia
03. Pity the Mind of the Frail and the Feeble
04. To Be Alive, To Walk This Earth, That Is My Curse
05. Rancid Taste of Horror
Black Rabbit is a concept-driven death metal band from Apeldoorn that seamlessly interweaves brute force and aggression with profound themes and a compelling visual presentation.
The band consists of five musical forces with diverse influences, who together create a dynamic, ruthless but refined sound.
With energetic live shows full of theatrical visuals and an intense light spectacle, Black Rabbit takes their audience into a narrative world of darkness and mystery.
Black Rabbit left a lasting impression with the release of their EP and single (2020), which laid the foundation for the story of Black Rabbit. This took further shape with the first chapter of its legend: the full-length album ‘Hypnosomnia’ (2023), an album that took the band to new heights with performances in renowned venues such as Patronaat, Iduna and even the Brabanthallen.
Sharing the stage with the likes of Baest, Vader, Exhorder and Pestilence, they have established themselves as a band that takes energy, craftsmanship and experience to a new level.
Now the band expands their sinister story further with ‘Chronolysis’, a sensory nightmare that takes the listener into the oppressive world of sleep paralysis, trapped under the manipulative grip of Black Rabbit
At the heart of the band lives the mythical story of Black Rabbit, a demonic entity with a tragic past. He seduces and deceives his victims, confronting them with their deepest sins and feeding on their despair. Black Rabbit manipulates dreams (Hypnosomnia) and traps his victims in the suffocating grip of sleep paralysis (Chronolysis), from which there is no escape. Black Rabbit’s music forms a ritual in which each song is a chapter in his growing legend. ‘Hypnosomnia’ explored the boundary between dream and reality, while the latest EP, ‘Chronolysis’, digs deeper into the horror of sleep paralysis.
Black Rabbit is more than a metal band – it’s a total experience. With a crushing sound, well-thought-out concepts and theatrical live shows, they immerse their audience in a world where music, visuals and stories become one. Their performances are rituals, in which the audience is not just a spectator, but becomes part of the story.
With Chronolysis, the five gentlemen are setting a new, intense chapter. Their music is dynamic and raw, their shows are hypnotic and uncomfortable. Black Rabbit leaves you with a feeling of fascination and discomfort – exactly as he intended.
BLACK RABBIT is:
Vocals: Nino Thomas
Guitar: Jelle Brekelmans
Guitar: Hidde Hofland
Drums: Koen van der Voet
Bassguitar: Thijs Mulder
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Rome (IT) - Blackened Death Metal horde, PATRISTIC, are set to release their debut full-length album! CATECHESIS will be released June 20 on vinyl, CD, and digital formats via Willowtip Records.
The official video for first single, "Catechesis I," has been premiered by Toilet ov Hell and is available at the following link: https://toiletovhell.com/exclusive-track-premiere-patristics-catechesis-i/
FFO: Aosoth, Barshakesh,
Drastus, Sulphur Aeon, Akhlys.
"Catechesis I" will be available April 18 on all digital platforms. Album pre-orders will be available on the same day.
Born of the ashes of Roman Empire, pagan lust for life and philosophical opulence, then demeaned and mortified by the fathers of the one true god. Centuries lasting like the last dream before awakening. PATRISTIC is the soundtrack of the age of quiet chaos between the classic world, paganism and the impending shadow of the cross.
Catechesis follows 2022 debut EP, Apologetica, and is the band's first release for Willowtip.
Track Listing:
1. A Vinculis Soluta I
2. A Vinculis Soluta II
3. Catechesis I
4. Catechesis II
5. Catechesis III
6. Catechesis IV
Credits:
All music and lyrics written and recorded by E.S. and Sathrath.
Drums recorded by Stefano Morabito at 16th Cellar Studios in October MMXXIII.
Vocals recorded by Davide Gorrini at BeastCave Studio in December MMXXIII.
Mixed and mastered by Michael Zech at The Source Studios between January and May MMXXIV.
Artwork by Manuel Scapinello.
Artwork layout by Dema Novakova.
Logo by Bram Bruyneel.
Line-Up
E.S. - Guitars, bass, samples, arrangements
Sathrath - Drums
L.S. - Vocals
T.V. - Bass
The band's name and concept comes from Patristics which is the study of the early Christian writers who are designated Church Fathers. The period is generally considered to run from the end of New Testament times or end of the Apostolic Age (c. AD 100) to either AD 451 (the date of the Council of Chalcedon) or to the Second Council of Nicaea in 787.
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The band comments:
"Reclaiming Chaos, the title track closer, is the album's fastest song. The chaotic atmosphere consists of sharp playing and aggressive vocals. The song is about taking control of a bad-turned-worse situation with mental strength and without outside interference."
Biography:
INDEMON is a four-piece metal band formed in 2020 in Kerava, Finland. Drawing influences from various subgenres of metal, they blend them uniquely to create a powerful and atmospheric sound. INDEMON's debut EP Fear of Living was released in 2022, showcasing the band's ability to create intense and multifaceted metal. The band’s lyrical themes explore fear, self-doubt, and inner struggles, immersing the listener into the music's emotional world. INDEMON is known for their energetic live performances and distinctive music.
INDEMON - RECLAIMING CHAOS (ALBUM 2025)
Track list:
1. Bring Down The Light
2. Internal Defeat
3. Passenger
4. Abuse
5. Necessary Evil
6. Shoot & Forget
7. Ruoja
8. Reclaim Chaos
Album cover by Sakari Vinko
Line-up:
Joose Riihelä - vocals
Santeri Liesmala - guitar
Ville Kangasharju - bass
Patrik Kuitunen - drums
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Format: Digital CD /
Physical CD
Label: Independent Release
For fans of : Motörhead, Peter Pan Speedrock, V8 Wankers and such….
Tracklist:
01 Never Told me her Name
02 You Know You Are Gone
03 Hammer
04 Going Crazy
05 Piece of Shit
06 Come Out and Play
07 Tiger Queen
08 We Are The (Over)Killers
09 Mister Rock
10 Kill My Soul
Fat Bastard, a high-energy rock band, was formed in 2007. The current lineup features four passionate musicians: Jorn (vocals), Kurt (drums), Geller (bass), and Jan (guitar). The band's unique sound is often described as the raw power of Peter Pan Speedrock, with a splash of Motörhead's rebellious spirit and a dash of Carl Perkins' rockabilly charm.
Fat Bastard's music is defined by its relentless energy, commanding vocals, and electrifying guitar riffs. Their sound seamlessly blends the raw power of rock 'n' roll, the rebellious spirit of punk, and the intensity of heavy metal. Drawing inspiration from old school rock legends, Fat Bastard crafts a dynamic and versatile musical style that resonates with a wide range of listeners.
Fat Bastard has received praise from various music critics and publications. Luminous Dash highlighted their impressive use of the Swamp Stage at Alcatraz 2022. Musika.be commended their high-energy performance at Frietrock 2022 and their ability to win over crowds quickly at Devils Rock for an Angel 2018. MusicZine.be appreciated their combination of humor and powerful sound at Frietrock 2018. Mindview.be recognized their high-level performance at Distortion Fest 2011, suggesting they deserved a spot on the main stage.
In 2013, the band released their first EP album, Feel the Pain, produced, mixed and mastered by Martin Furia (Bark/Destruction/Furia). This album showcased their punk/metal side, capturing the raw emotion and intensity of their live performances. Critics praised the album for its powerful sound and the band's ability to convey their balls to the wall attitude through their music.
Five years later, in 2018, Fat Bastard released EP Junk Yard Fest. This album showcased their musical evolution, to a more raw rock (yeah, Rawk n’ Roll) based sound. This album was produced by Yannick from Hexa Mera. The album received rave reviews for its raw energy and the band's signature blend of humor and powerful sound. One reviewer noted that the album brought "an array of raw delights for body and soul," highlighting the band's ability to connect with their audience on a visceral level.
Fat Bastard's perfectionist tendencies mean that they take their time to create music, but the end result is always worth the wait. Their albums are a testament to their commitment to delivering high-quality, impactful music that leaves a lasting impression on their listeners.
FAT BASTARD Is:
Jorn: vocals
Kurt: drums
Jan: guitar
Geller: bassguitar
https://www.facebook.com/FatBastardRawk/
This visual companion to "The Gates of Daemons" plunges viewers into a ritualistic haze, capturing the EP’s raw intensity and unrelenting darkness. With a minimalistic, yet crushing songwriting approach, Incineration in the Infinite harnesses the rebellious pulse of Punk Rock, the bone-rattling depth of Stoner Metal, and the oppressive atmospheres of Doom Metal, delivering a sound that is as primal as it is punishing.
Stream the "Serpent's Tongue" EP: https://orcd.co/serpentstongue
Dare to enter the gates—where shadows reign and chaos calls.
www.youtube.com/@IncinerationintheInfinite
https://incinerationintheinfinite.bandcamp.com/
“DIMENSÃO HORRENDA” is a colossal return, to say the least, and all you can do is to give it a chance because it’s totally worth it. Continuing its reign of terror, Perversus elevates all Black Metal glory within its tradition with a major boost tribute to evil, wrath, and cruelty. Reminding you all that, VETUS SANGUIS buzz saw riffs are made to invoke darkness and torment, and the grim vocals, fully sung in Portuguese, strip out the flesh from your misery turning it into ice cold dust.
This eerie hypnotic landscape phantomized by draught, despair and aggression stands as a hymn to those who travel in the abyss of their soulless existence. With these ten outstanding songs, VETUS SANGUIS will conquer all listeners and make them beg for pity. We even dare to say, “Dimensão Horrenda” has all to be an instant classic and, for sure, a malicious blood pact with vile rawness will be made to accomplish this vision. Absolutely Vicious!
Satanik Ritual On... Religion Bullshit Off...
Release date :16th April 2025
Cassette Limited to 50 copies hand numbered.
CD Limited to 100 copies hand numbered.
HELLPACK CD + Cassette Limited to 30 copies.
Official Distribution by HELLSTORE EUROPE
Available through Murder Records
Co-released with Helldprod Records
VETUS SANGUIS - "CAPÍTULO I - DIMENSÃO HORRENDA"
Cassette Limited to 50 copies hand numbered.
CD Limited to 100 copies hand numbered.
Tracklist:
01. Campos Infernais [04:06]
02. Ódio Viciante [04:33]
03. Gritos Silenciosos [05:03]
04. Trombetas Diabólicas [04:37]
05. The Possibility of Life´s Destruction (Discharge Cover) [01:16]
06. Saturno [04:24]
07. Nada, Faz Sentido [05:10]
08. Dimensão Horrenda [03:36]
09. Jardim de Mármore [04:39]
10. Transcendência [01:30]
All songs, instruments, vocals and lyrics by Perversus.
Mixed and Mastered by Perversus.
Recorded Winter 2023 to Summer 2023 at Sanguinis Cultus Studios.
Artwork and Logo by Blaspher.
Layout by Allefer Rocha.
https://www.facebook.com/VetusSanguis
www.murder-records.eu
Finnish melodic death metal band SUPERDEATHFLAME is
back with a new single "SHADOWHEART".
The band tells about the song:
"This is a song about a decicions we have to make There is no right or wrong, just choices we have to live with. Maybe the best way to make a choice is to follow your heart, although we may struggle many times because that is very rarely the easiest way. Thus, it might be that real choices are not made with our heart, but with our shadow heart. That lies far from the truth...
Shadowheart, our new song is brutal, but at the same time fragile and beautiful. Just as Superdeathflame's song should be."
Listen to the single on music services: https://push.fm/fl/sdf-shadowheart
From Southern Finland's gray landscapes rises SUPERDEATHFLAME, the Style-Masters-of-Metal ready to conquer the world with our mature and melodic music that catches the ear. Founded in 2007 and released two full length albums and a batch of singles and EP. Their songs are made for listener, no bullshit. The songs are hard, every piece tells a real story of life. The foundation, the Four Pillars of our Metal are Rock solid guitar riffs and punchy drumbeats colored with flowing synths and world class choruses that are infectiously catchy. Superdeathflame is building their music with an increasingly determined focus to make every song sound simple and easy to a listener. Not forgetting multidimensional interpretation in the lyrics, that gives the depth to the songs.
https://www.facebook.com/superdeathflame/
Guitarist Jaakko Hautamäki comments:
"Niko kindly mentioned that the boys should start making more songs because time was running out. Following this command, Joni and I started working. At first, we did the easy parts and then gathered anger for the next ones. I started creating a song that wouldn't begin with a blast beat, wouldn't end with a new riff, and would contain three choruses. The spark for the song came from a piece of melody I improvised 20 years ago. I adapted it to a new form, changed the major keys to minor keys, and added only double bass drums. I finally got it on tape, which had been playing in my head for decades. When the song was finally assembled, I had an even better idea: to leave that section out entirely. Niko created the vocals almost instantly for the first demo with a message "What can you do when one just sends me this kind of nuclear waste?” We scratched our heads, and suddenly the song was complete. The rhythm section participated in the composition work by nodding along."
PROGENY
OF SUN – “PROPHETS OF THE VOID “ (ALBUM 2025)
Track list:
1. Swarmspawn
2. Penance
3. Worldstone
4. Decimation
5. Colonus
6. Lifeless Light
7. Sun and Moon
8. Circle of Keres
9. Diary Ender
10. Deface
11. Rain for Discouraged
12. Forsaken Brigade
Mixed by Jaakko Hautamäki
Mastered by Jonathan Mazzeo
Album cover by Joni Kiviniemi & Niko Aromaa
Listen to Penance on streaming services: https://push.fm/fl/pos-penance
Biography:
In the beginning, Progeny of Sun was a two-man band formed by Jaakko Hautamäki and Niko Aromaa. Jaakko was responsible for the instrumentals, mixing, and mastering, while Niko handled the vocals, lyrics, visuals, etc.
The songs Jaakko introduced were very versatile. Some had speed, some were slow, some painted a picture with their atmosphere, and some were more straightforward bangers. Despite the diversity in style, everything worked exceptionally well in tandem, and from this premise, the band started to develop and pave its own way forward.
To start with, Progeny of Sun created a 6-song self-titled EP and discovered that their music was met with great reception. The duo behind the band did all the mixing, mastering, videos, and artwork themselves. The project as a whole was very fun and rewarding to work on.
After the EP release, Jaakko and Niko began to think that something more was still needed. They still had a burning desire to spread their music around the world, but with just two people, it would have been impossible.
Subsequently, Jaakko found two local musicians from the Seinäjoki area: Joni Kiviniemi (guitar) and Juha Peura (drums). Joni and Juha were initially brought on board just to offer their vision and play their assigned instruments for new material. Soon, however, it began to feel like they were part of the family, and so it was decided that they would become full-fledged members of the squad and a part of the band's story. Not long after, Tuomo Tolkki (bass) was also welcomed to join, and in a matter of a few months, the full lineup was formed.
The first release with the full lineup, a 3-track EP 'Dark Wanderer', was released in 2021. Next in line were the single releases ‘Worthless’ and ‘Anguish’, which were released in 2022. Thanks to the aforementioned experimental phase, Progeny of Sun has gained self-confidence and started to understand its own identity. The band worked hard on the debut album ‘Throne of Desolation’, which was released at the end of 2023. Progeny of Sun's second album 'Prophets of the Void' will be released in September 2025. Following their debut album, the band has identified their strengths, which are utilized and showcased even more prominently on the second album.
Line-up:
Niko Aromaa - Vocals
Jaakko Hautamäki - Guitar
Joni Kiviniemi - Guitar
Tuomo Tolkki - Bass
Juha Peura – Drums
https://www.facebook.com/Progenyofsun
The album's first single, an 11-minute traumatizer called "Kola," is available for aural laceration at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H_FpbKTWowI
Sonically, Matraque sits somewhere between Grief, Meth Drinker, and Primitive Man. All lyrics are sung in Belarusian. All music is scarring.
Just as over time, anger and aggression transition into despair, disappointment, and depression, the band, without losing loudness and intensity, chooses corresponding forms and nuances of sound to convey their perception of reality.
In search of their style, where low and sluggish masses of sound are interspersed with mid-tempo bursts, Matraque drew inspiration from such acts as Body Void, Primitive Man, The Body, Indian, Bismuth, etc. In terms of genre, one could mention sludge, doom, and primitive death metal.
The band began its journey in Minsk in the spring of 2023. The members brought their experience from previous projects such as Rowan, Televoid, krvvla, Схизма, kusto., Coat, and Łaska.
Nature Morte will be available on CD, cassette, and digital formats.
Pre-order: https://ashentreerecords.bandcamp.com/album/nature-morte
Track Listing:
1. Kola
2. Pustazelle
3. Malimon
4. Volya
5. Pry`py`nak
Credits:
Drums recorded at Chili records, Minsk by Roman P.
Guitars, bass, vox recording at Zeleniy Lug "Children of Tsnyanka rec.", Minsk, by Alexander G.
Mixed and mastered by Alexander G. at Gasprodmusic.
Art by Marta Shcherbich.
Logo by Olga Kisielewicz.
Line-up:
Vlad B. – Guitar
Anton M. – Drums
Evgeniy S. – Bass
Alexander G. – Vocals, Synths
https://www.facebook.com/ashentreerecords
https://www.facebook.com/matraquedoom
Excerpt - “Crypts of Despair’s new album is a nasty, brutish affair. It coronates Death as King in a time of leviathanic turmoil”
CRYPTS OF DESPAIR – “WE BELONG IN THE GRAVE”
For
fans of: Ulcerate, Mgla, Replicant, Skaphos, Krypts, Obscureviolence, Dead
Congregation, Saevus Finis
Lithuanian band Crypts of Despair have exemplified playing death metal in a fierce, ruthless and ball-bustingly heavy way. Just when you think they had perfected their sound bolstering it with all the right dark and vile elements on their highly acclaimed previous album, they decided to hone their sound some more on their new one. Clearly, they are not content to bask in the glory of their past efforts no matter how good they are, and have evolved and refined their sound further. The new album retains the band's intimidating demeanour but now the music is comparatively more condensed, visceral, intuitive, and even displays hints of melancholy. The execution remains forceful and the riffs are compelling enough to commit crimes, egged on by the relentless barrage of seemingly multi-tongued demonic vocals. The band functions as a unit better now than ever before with a thick, cohesive sound that drives the point home. This is sheer aural terror and they have become veritable masters of it.
"We Belong In The Grave" is a bold step ahead for Crypts of Despair, maintaining the band's high standards while updating the sound for maximum impact and utter devastation.
Line up
Jonas Kanevičius - Vocals
Dovydas Auglys - Guitars
Tautvydas Kartanas - Guitars
Simonas Jurkevičius - Bass
Henri Mäll - Drums
Artwork by Vainius "Anomaly" Česnauskas
Track listing
1. We Belong In The Grave
2. Terminal Dias
3. Obliteration Of The Impure
4. Expulsion To Purgatory
5. Undisillusioned
6. Seizures
7. Precipitous
8. Gaze Of The Adversary
9. Burial Of The World
Release date - April 18th, 2025
https://www.facebook.com/transcendingobscurityrecords
https://www.facebook.com/cryptsofdespair
Kunal Choksi Label owner Transcending Obscurity Mumbai, India
The
Painful Legacy of Autaxia
The history of Autaxia is etched with suffering. We prayed to the heavens, but the skies remained silent. We served our masters, though they stripped us of hope. Centuries of torment have taught us a harsh truth: to believe in no one but yourself.
"The Absolution" is the third track from Autaxia Chronicles: Dawn of a New Age and delves into the theme of resistance driven by religious fervor. It tells the tale of a species enslaved for generations, only to rise through the creation of a new faith—a faith that unites them against their oppressors. However, this newfound zeal comes with a stark warning: while fanaticism can unify, it often becomes the first chapter of a new kind of servitude.
Divine Sovereign’s immersive compositions bring this gripping concept to life, fusing atmospheric black metal, epic doom, and blackgaze elements into a cinematic soundscape of despair, rebellion, and awakening.
About Divine Sovereign
Founded in 2023 by multi-instrumentalist and vocalist Cezary Rochnowski, Divine Sovereign draws inspiration from the likes of Ethereal Shroud, Panopticon, and Atlantean Kodex. The project crafts epic, narrative-driven compositions set in the world of Autaxia, a planet where advanced beings unearth the remnants of a once-thriving civilization. Through intricate songwriting and atmospheric intensity, Divine Sovereign explores the duality of faith—its power to liberate and its potential to enslave.
www.facebook.com/DivineSovereign
Listen to Kärpästen juhlat on streaming services: https://push.fm/fl/cannibal-accident-juhlat
The band comments:
"The song "Kärpästen juhlat" is probably the most famous track from Organ's Nekrofiilis LP, the first Finnish electro pop album, but was originally released on a solo single by the band's leader Mikko Saarela in 1981. Somewhere beyond the borders of reason came the idea to pay tribute to his pioneering work with our own version of this cult classic and twisted it into the CA mold - love it or hate it."
Earlier this year the band released their fifth studio album Disgust via Inverse Records and it's available here: https://push.fm/fl/cannibal-accident-disgust
Watch music videos from the album:
Darken the Attic: https://youtu.be/GSXtaXtBDms
Itseinhon Kusisella Alttarilla (Feat. Nikki666): https://youtu.be/GuPBSDV3Yvo
Viimene Fiitti (feat. ULTI MAKE): https://youtu.be/fXsUjYwPHIk
CD/Vinyl orders from Levykauppa Äx
Biography:
Formed in 2007, Cannibal Accident have released five full-length albums and a number of smaller releases. Old-school grindcore, death metal, hardcore and mosh part(ie)s are combined in brutally cutting, compact songs where speed, heaviness and catchiness are the main denominators.
Cannibal Accident live on stage is a comprehensive psychophysical experience, no holds barred.
CANNIBAL ACCIDENT - DISGUST (ALBUM 2025)
Track list:
1. Explicit Everything
2. Toleraped
3. Darkest Auer
4. When Only Fans Blow On Empty Stage
5. Flesh Fabricant
6. Darken The Attic
7. Itseinhon Kusisella Alttarilla (feat. Nikki 666)
8. Mouthbreathing Bottomfeeder
9. In The Meat Of The Night
10. EU-rope Around Your Neck
11. Kemperverse (Kemper Trilogy part 3: Mama's Boy)
12. Wife Eater (Woman's Best Friend)
13. R.I.C.H. (Relying In Capital Heresy)
14. Viimene Fiitti (feat. Ulti-Make)
15. Omniworld
16. Inhumanely Precipitated Biodegradation
17. No One Loves You Anymore
18. I Want To Pay More Taxes
19. Insult / Result
20. Scorched Meat Tactics
Album cover by Maxime Taccardi
Line-up:
Kolkka - guitar
Wilkman - drums
Raisio - low
Kurwa Doktor - high
Jondom - bass & backing howls
https://www.youtube.com/@CannibalAccident
https://www.facebook.com/cannibalaccident
Tracklist
1. Id
2. Frostglade
3. En Route
4. Forth
5. Global Necrosis
6. Pine Branches
Emerging from the shadows of the metal underground, RAWMOOR has forged a reputation for blending haunting orchestral melodies with blistering death metal savagery. Their debut album, En Route—initially self-released in September 2024—captivated fans and critics alike, earning acclaim for its seamless marriage of brutality and sophistication. Now, armed with the backing of Wormholedeath, RawMoor is poised to ascend to new heights, bringing their apocalyptic soundscapes to a global audience .
From Underground Vision to International Stage
What began in 2016 as the solo endeavor of multi-instrumentalist Moordrawn (vocals, guitars, bass, keyboards, orchestration) evolved into a formidable alliance with longtime collaborator Brim (vocals). Together, they finished En Route, a concept album steeped in treachery, sovereignty, and existential rebellion themes. Guest guitarist Renton (tracks 2, 3, 6) adds searing solos, further cementing the album’s dynamic range.
“RawMoor embodies the raw intensity and artistic ambition that defines extreme metal,” says Carlo Bellotti, CEO of Wormholedeath. “En Route is not just an album—it’s a manifesto. We’re thrilled to amplify their vision and introduce their chaos to the world.”
En Route is a journey through betrayal and retribution, and with Wormholedeath, RawMoor is ready to ignite the flames wider than ever.
RawMoor Is:
Moordrawn: Vocals, Guitars, Bass, Keyboards, Orchestration
Brim: Vocals
Renton: Guest Soloist (Tracks 2, 3, 6)
www.youtube.com/channel/UCv5TPiRLJo-OHOaxl5p3b1g
https://rawmoor.bandcamp.com/album/en-route
Yes, GROG are back once again to deliver us what they do best, one more chapter of extremeness, a lesson about how to renovate but at the same time to maintain their identity.
"SPHERE OF ATROCITIES" is their most recent deadly opus, an album that will make you bleed for speed, push you to the corner, and beat you relentlessly. Their new songs are equal to if violence wore a tuxedo, meaning that although their sound invites you to a modern and comfortable approach in fact once you enter the core of it you get smothered and crushed in a second by their vicious brutality. Almost inevitable to say that experience has a lot to do with this outcome and, as veterans in the metal scene, this ability to refine themselves brings them the possibility to explore new textures and dimensions. There's a lot of space for novelty here, and you simply have to know how to do it without repeating yourself.
With the same line-up for the past 20 years, expect nothing but great skilled master percussion, bass lines that will melt your face, a wall of exorcizing guitar riffs and a voice directly coming from down under. Overall, their musicianship is almost flawless and, with a super tight production, "Sphere of Atrocities" impact and intensity will surely be noticed within all worldwide death metal and grindcore fanatics.
Keeping their lyrical concept based on the dark side of humanity, they also add the alchemy that flows within our untold biology and mysterious existence. Concerning the final art of this album, all these concepts are amazingly represented and designed, once again, by the hands and mind of the one and only Crafter, Victor Costa.
As far as we're concerned, GROG still are one of the greatest names in the underground putting their musical effort in the top of the highest mountain and continuing to be a fearless and ruthless monster avalanche for your senses. So, above all, we dare to say that "Sphere of Atrocities" elevates GROG's legacy to a new level of severe musical brilliance.
Pulverize Yourself!
Release date 13th June 2025
Co-Released with Helldprod Records
Cassette Limited to 60 copies.
CD Limited to 300 copies.
HELLPACK CD + Cassette.
Official Distribution by HELLSTORE EUROPE
[PRE-ORDER PRICE]
*(until June 13, 2025) CD = € 8.00
*(until June 13, 2025) TAPE = € 7.00
*Price (after June 13, 2025) CD € 10.00 / TAPE €9.00
GROG - "SPHERE OF ATROCITIES"
CD Limited edition of 300 copies
Cassette Limited edition of 60 copies
Tracklist:
01 - E.xit G.lobal O.bliteration [03:01]
02 - Vegetative Techuman [03:08]
03 - Inborn Sickness [02:49]
04 - Heart Of Darkness [03:39]
05 - Cosmic Placenta [02:14]
06 - Pineal Turmoil [02:41]
07 - Reproductive Extinction [02:42]
08 - Phantom Anihilation [02:28]
09 - NecroEarth [03:09]
10 - Lucidity [03:22]
11 - Terrorithm [02:26]
"Sphere Of Atrocities" was recorded, produced and mastered at Undergrind Studios by Rolando Barros & Grog during several time lapses between 2023 & 2024.
All lyrics by Pedro Pedra.
All music by Alexandre Ribeiro, Ivo Martins.
All music & lyrical arrangements by Grog.
Cover concept by Pedro Pedra.
Illustration & final art by Victor Costa
GROG Line-up:
Alexandre Ribeiro (Bass & Backing Vocals)
Pedro Pedra (Vocals)
Rolando Barros (Drums & Backing Vocals)
Ivo Martins (Guitars & Backing Vocals)
https://www.facebook.com/grogpt
www.murder-records.eu
1. The Dark Knight Descends
2. Immortal Rites
3. Darkness Within
4. Trough These Mortal Eyes
5. Two Dividing Souls
6. Requiem Of Eternal Souls
7. The Clockwork Part2
8. Into This Maze Of Torment
9. Shattered Like The Sun
10. Prone To Revolting
11. Melancholy Of The Endless Night
Pioneers of the Italian Death/Black scene, MEMORIES OF A LOST SOUL reach with this album a level of maturity and professionalism that has no equal in their history.
Their sound becomes absolutely personal, crossing different emotional states within the whole panorama of the Extreme Metal. The band goes from the fury and aggression of Death Metal to the dark and malignant essence of Black Metal, from the Symphonic and Progressive elements of their arrangements to a macabre and horrifying Gothic Metal, all built on an extremely powerful and clear production, daughter of the Lost Soul Studios led by Buzz himself.
"Songs From The Restless Oblivion" also gives us the opportunity to present the new line-up with Noxifer (drums) and the historic leader Buzz (guitar and vocals) who welcome the new elements Dysphoria (keyboards) and Taz (bass) to the band.
Those who have always loved the band will be absolutely enraptured by the new songs while for those who don't know them yet, just consider that if ROTTING CHRIST, DARK TRANQUILITY and CRADLE OF FILTH are part of your favorite bands, "Songs From The Restless Oblivion" will be a mandatory listening!
https://linktr.ee/mykingdommusic
https://www.facebook.com/memoriesofalostsoulofficial
FLOATING – “HESITATING LIGHTS”
For
fans of: Swelling
Repulsion, Demilich, Defect Designer, Februus, Adramelech, Siouxsie
and the Banshees
Floating from Sweden are finding increasingly impressive ways to enrich death metal music with progressive and post punk influences. While their previous release turned heads, this new one is far more refined, confident and accomplished. The primary elements have their place in the music with none of it getting dislodged by the dominance of the other and that's where the beauty lies - there's a subtlety, an emotional fragility that comes through in death metal music, which usually sounds too tough and overbearing for the most part. Moreover, these unconventional influences aren't copy-pasted or arbitrarily introduced to heavy music; they're carefully gauged, treated and woven together in parts where the well-trodden death metal music would come alive. As a result, listening to this album is an absolute delight. It's fascinating to see how they've made sure that each of the songs stand out and that there's no fixed pattern that might just render their music predictable. "Hesitating Lights" is a thoughtfully composed, beautifully tempered album of bold, refreshing death metal music, which in these times, is no mean feat.
Line up
Arvid Sjödin - Guitars, vocals, synthesizers
Andreas Hörmark - Bass, synthesizers, programming
Artwork by Påhl Sundström
Track listing
1. I Reached the Mew
2. Grave Dog
3. Cough Choir
4. Exit Bag Song
5. Hesitating Lights / Harmless Fires
6. Still Dark Enough
7. The Wrong Body
8. The Waking
Release date - July 11th, 2025
https://www.facebook.com/transcendingobscurityrecords
https://www.facebook.com/floatingdeathmetal
Kunal Choksi Label owner Transcending Obscurity Mumbai, India
Finnish
heavy sludge force ABYSMAL RITES presents the official
music video for their blistering new track, "The Secret of Pure
Grief." This dark and immersive single is taken from the
band's highly anticipated upcoming album, RESTORING THE PRIMORDIAL ORDER,
which is set for release on May 9, 2025, via Wormholedeath.
The track—a suffocating plunge into despair and existential fury—is accompanied by a visceral visual experience crafted by RAW•ART Creations, amplifying the song’s raw essence and primal intensity.
Pre-save the album here: https://orcd.co/rtpoalbum
A Force From Finland
Formed in the Tampere area of Finland, Abysmal Rites are known for their primitive and brutal sound—a unique, heavy sludge approach created using only bass, drums, and vocals. The band’s powerful, minimalistic approach delivers an unmistakable intensity that leaves an impact long after the music stops.
www.youtube.com/@abysmalritesband8874
www.facebook.com/abysmalritesband
DESOLATE TOMB – “PIERCED ON THE HILL OF GOLGOTHA” ( Single )
Label: Rottweiler Records
Release date: april 18th 2025
Genre: Brutal Death Metal/Deathcore
For fans of: Dying Fetus | Suffocation | Cognitive | Cattle Decapitation
Since 2018 Dakota Whiteside has been unleashing some of the heaviest brutal death metal/deathcore imaginable under the name Desolate Tomb. With an array of singles and two full length albums now recorded the reputation of this project for truly intimidating musical power is firmly established. 2024s Scorned By Misery album was a landmark release in terms of sheer, unrelenting force, picking up plaudits from shell shocked critics around the globe – with Musipedia Of Metal declaring it a “blasting and punishing run through of top-class brutality”. Now, for all those who have been waiting patiently from the next high impact attack from Desolate Tomb, their time has come, as earthshaking new single, ‘Pierced On The Hill Of Golgotha’ is about to detonate!
Unbelievably, ‘Pierced On The Hill Of Golgotha’ sees Desolate Tomb hitting new heights of intensity; even Scorned By Misery’s steel clad tracks will tremble in the face of this monster! From hammering blast beats to gargantuan chords that shift with the grinding power of mountains, surging tides of imperious might to jagged onslaughts, intricate riffs to a wild, deadly and dextrous solo – ‘Pierced On The Hill Of Golgotha’ has it all. With some inhuman guest vocals from long-term friend and collaborator Daniel Gates, this song is a tour de force of bone breaking brutality! Just one song…but what a song! This blasts apart everything else in Desolate Tomb’s already impressive and imposing discography.
Complete with some darkly effective and puissant artwork, created by Timon Kokott (Darkness, Furnace, Illdisposed etc) ‘Pierced On The Hill Of Golgotha’ will launch its assault on the senses on April 18th, supported by the firepower of Rottweiler Records. Be ready for an adrenaline infused experience of staggering dominance and strength.
Line up:
Dakota Whiteside –music, vocals, production, mix and mastering
Guest vocals from Daniel Gates
https://www.rottweilerrecords.com/
https://www.facebook.com/desolatetombslam
The Bog of Cosmic Delusions was written, performed, recorded, mixed, and mastered by SAMTAR. Album artwork by Steven Yoyada.
Tracklisting:
1. Desert Creature
2. Fickle Fortune
3. All You Ever Wanted
4. Speaker
5. Distant Voices
6. Refuse
7. Destiny is a Lie
8. The Whispers
9. Vicarious Voodoo
10. The Mire
11. Broken Sparrow
12. Drowning the Goddess
SAMTAR, a music-obsessed virtuoso, plies his craft with an unrepentant vigor and passion. Navigating the forests of genre, SAMTAR follows a path to sounds unknown by combining style and influence from all sources. SAMTAR chose to eschew chasing traditional mediums of promotion and instead focused on loving his life through creating music, exploring the outdoors, and translating the ethereal into song. The music SAMTAR creates is human and close, it has a momentum of its own and entreats the listener to be a traveler along the journey to their own peace.
SAMTAR grew up on System of a Down, Nine Inch Nails, The Black Dahlia Murder, Opeth, Sonata Arctica, Muse, Jimi Hendrix, Sublime, and Nirvana. Now he unites these divergent influences with driving bass lines, hook-heavy guitar melodies, powerful vocals, and a healthy dose of synthesizers. He notes some of his biggest vocal influences being from artists like Mike Patton (Mr. Bungle/Faith No More), and Tony Kakko (Sonata Arctica). He also takes inspiration from sci-fi/fantasy films and literature.
www.samtarofficial.com
https://www.facebook.com/samtar2
NEWS 11.4.2025
Am 20. Dezember 2024 veröffentlichten die
niederländischen Hardcore-Matadore ANCESTRAL SIN mit "NEXT
OF SIN" eine 4-Track 10" Vinyl/CD EP, die sich mühelos von
Punk zu Hardcore und zurück grindet und dabei alles aufmischt, was ihr in den
Weg kommt!
Der Titel bezieht sich auf das anhaltende epische Versagen der Menschheit, sich als Rasse sowohl sozial als auch wirtschaftlich zu verbessern.
Song 1 "Next of sin" tritt dir mit den traumatischen Nachwirkungen des ewigen Krieges, der von einer Generation zur nächsten weitergegeben wird, unangenehm ins Gesicht. Zu dem Song wurde am 02.04.2025 ein Video veröffentlicht, in welchem die Thematik eindrucksvoll und gleichermaßen verstörend wiedergegeben wird.
Song 2 "Vulgar display of wealth" thematisiert unseren westlichen fettleibigen und arterienverhüllenden Lebensstandard - einfach widerlich.
Song 3 "Hardcore woke cop" erkundet die Woke-Bewegung und hinterfragt, inwiefern Cancelling seinen Zweck erfüllt.
Song 4 "Whistleblower" sagt dir, dass du den Mund halten sollst, wenn du (Unternehmens-)Korruption aufdeckst, oder sollst du wirklich?
"Next of sin" erschien am 20. Dezember 2024 auf CD (bei DanceHard Records) und ab dem 16. April 2025 ist die EP auf Vinyl erhältlich (bei Oblivion Records/DanceHard Records).
“Next of sin” video auf YouTube: https://youtu.be/w18Oe8QpYL0?si=Uf-5OFWRTVp5nFgi
https://www.instagram.com/ancestral_sin
http://www.oblivionrecords.bigcartel.com/
Melodic/Progressive Metal band, SEVERED ANGEL, have released the official video for "A WOLF IN SHEEP'S CLOTHING," a track from new album, WHEN ETERNITY ENDS.
Check it out at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B_qSZhtaA6E
FFO: Soilwork, Ice Earth, Blind Guardian, Helloween, Dream Theater, Iron Maiden, and Judas Priest.
When Eternity Ends was released on March 28 via No Life 'Til Metal Records! The album is packaged in a jewel case with a 12-page booklet containing lyrics, liner notes, and plenty of band photos.
Click the links that follow to purchase/stream!
Hailing from the Northeastern U.S. (NY & PA), Severed Angel has toiled in the underground for several years, self-releasing their first two albums, yet still managing to reach high levels of success. The band's sophomore album, Skyward, entered the Top 10 on on the Metal Contraband chart and the Top 25 on the NAAC Top 30 Heavy chart.
In late 2024, the band signed to No Life 'Til Metal Records, to release third album When Eternity Ends internationally. "We do not like to repeat ourselves," says lead guitarist, Lou Mavs. "Yes, we have a set idea on what Severed Angel is suppose to sound like, but we never want to sacrifice melody or a good idea. Skyward was an evolution from our self-titled debut, and When Eternity Ends is a further evolution of Skyward. We are proud to partner up with No Life 'Til Metal Records for the release of When Eternity Ends, an album I think metal fans are hungry for."
Track
Listing:
1. The Fall of Rain
2. Through the Eyes of Time
3. Cry Out to the World
4. Shed
5. Like Lightning
6. A Wolf in Sheep's Clothing
7. The Demon's Alive
8. In My Skin
9. One Life to Live
10. When Eternity Ends
Credits:
Produced by Alex Repetti and Severed Angel.
Mixed and Mastered by Alex Repetti.
Mastered by Joel Wanasek.
All songs written by Severed Angel.
Artwork by Aleh Zielankievi.
Gail Bourque - Vocals on “The Fall of Rain.”
Alex Repetti - Programming on "The Fall of Rain."
Line-up:
Alex Repetti - Vocals, Guitar
Lou Mavs - Guitar
George Dimitri - Bass
Marc Muchnik - Keyboards
Wayne Noon - Drums
Bio:
Severed Angel is a metal band from the Northeastern United States (NY and PA) forged to unleash a sonic assault of melodic heavy metal upon the masses.
In 2018, drummer Wayne Noon started the Rat Salad Review network to promote his favorite bands and have fun with a podcast that provides insight to the metal bands that the mainstream media are unaware of. Some of those bands included Timeless Haunt (PA), The Nightmare Stage (NY), Infinite Spectrum (NY), and Tension Rising (NY).
As the original drummer for Phoenix Reign, a NYC-based power metal band, they released an album called Destination Unknown, and toured around the tri-state area. Their final show was at the Gramercy Theater in NYC opening for international recording artists Epica.
In 2019, guitarist Lou Mavs started his podcast (Music Is Life Podcast) discussing his opinions and experience as a musician. Wayne and Lou were friends from the time Phoenix Reign was playing shows in Lou’s native Queens, NY, and Wayne asked Lou if his podcast would join Rat Salad Review as a show on the network, to which he did.
In late 2020, Wayne was preparing the release of his new band Project Resurrect. It was around that time that the music world suffered the loss of Edward Van Halen. Lou and Wayne suggested that they cover a Van Halen song as a tribute to Eddie, and enlisted the services of Timeless Haunt bassist George Dimitri and Thrash Or Die/Combat vocalist Ralph Viera. The cover was released to positive responses. 2021 saw the release of Project Resurrect’s False Reality CD and Rat Salad Review & Friends’ Cover Series, Part 1 EP.
In early 2022, Wayne suggested forming a new original band with Lou, George, The Nightmare Stage keyboardist Marc Muchnik, and Infinite Spectrum bassist/songwriter Alex Repetti (also of Tension Rising and Project SEAR), Lou provided an original demo written 12 years ago called Dogs of War, which was written as entrance music for his cousin - MMA fighter Robby Plotkin (currently a US Army Ranger). Wayne thought the song was perfect for this new project and arranged a new version of it, to which Marc and Alex wrote lyrics, and Lou re-recorded his parts. Upon completion of the song, it was official - Severed Angel was born.
Their debut CD was written, recorded, mixed and mastered within three months. In that time, Severed Angel started working on more material, many of which were released as singles: “A Fate Worse Than Death,” “Run and Hyde,” “Bump In The Night,” and “Mt. Cyanide.” Their self-titled debut CD was released on May 2, 2023.
Severed Angel's second album, Skyward, was released on May 3, 2024 through Bandcamp.
https://www.nolifetilmetal.com/
https://severedangel.com/
https://www.facebook.com/SeveredAngelBand/
Emerging blackened death metal entity YHWH has unleashed the lyric video for "REALM OF DARKNESS," a relentless and haunting track from their forthcoming EP, TETRAGRAMMATON, which will be released on April 25, 2025, via Wormholedeath.
Immerse yourself in a visceral descent into chaos—"Realm of Darkness" encapsulates the tortured cries of the abyss, delivering an unrelenting barrage of blackened death metal fury.
Formed in 2024, YHWH is a Belgian-Thai blackened death metal project that fuses the raw aggression of black metal with the punishing brutality of death metal. Influenced by the genre’s forebears, the band conjures a savage and uncompromising sound, channeling the primal essence of extreme metal’s darkest traditions.
Brace yourself for the arrival of Tetragrammaton on April 25, 2025—a monumental statement of darkness and devastation. More details to be unveiled soon.
Finnish Phoboian releases their second single “The Fall”. We return to the heavy beauty of operatic metal and grim themes. The apocalyptic disease of “The Plague” is followed by depictions of ecological catastrophe. The band is preparing for their upcoming album in addition to shows.
Listen to the single on music services : https://push.fm/fl/phoboian-thefall
Watch the music video: https://youtu.be/Lxs6oJkDddU
Guitar player Otso Turunen tells about the song: "''The Fall' means the autumn of humanity. After releasing a billion years worth of carbon deposits as plastic and greenhouse gases it’s a good time to check out. Only time will tell how things actually turn out. Either way the message of the song is that future generations or evolutions will remember us at least from this monument the size of an asteroid impact."
Singer Inka Laitinen continues: "The song has a beautiful melody that allows me to use a wider vocal range, making the singing interesting. I really like the atmosphere of the song, which is melancholic and hints at destruction, but in my opinion, the melody still carries a sense of hope."
Phoboian is a melodic death metal orchestra from Turku, Finland. The band’s music incorporates classical female vocals into heavy nordic melancholy. Phoboian was established in 2017 during an after party to a metal gig, and since has gathered six musicians to its ranks: singers Inka Laitinen and Eeva Korhonen, drummer Kristo Rautavuori, bassist Jonathan Åkerman, and guitarists Olli Kuure and Otso Turunen.
https://www.facebook.com/Phoboian
We’re extremely proud to announce the sanguinary return of Edmonton-based bestial death metal sadists PROPHETIC SUFFERING. In under half hour the Canadian horde bring forth a violent and dark monstrosity forged by an abysmal convergence between Blasphemy’s war-torn black metal terror with the gruesome and gore-infested death metal of Cannibal Corpse albums like "The Bleeding" and "Tomb of the Mutilated".
Setting
the imminent release in motion is Decibel Magazine, who in premiering the
first track “GIFT OF DECAY” have remarked how the track
is an “absolutely pummeling assault” and that “when it’s done
well and has enough dynamic energy, bestial extreme metal never gets old“ -
you can check out the feature and listen to the song https://www.decibelmagazine.com/2025/04/08/track-premiere-prophetic-suffering-gift-of-decay/
“RIVALRY OF THYSELF” sees Prophetic Suffering metamorph out of their already catastrophic 2022 debut demo ablaze in an exponential spell of destruction in which impenetrable and shellshocking atmospheres enshroud a monolithic, screaming altar of mutilated bodies and trodden flesh. This sanguinary and chaos-wielding approach to American death metal had already been observed before within the underground’s most forbidden folds, as exemplified for example through the perversions of cult devastators like Drawn and Quartered or Angelcorpse. But what transpires from Prophetic Suffering’s new lightless death metal vision is something of even less canonical lineaments and which sets various precedents in the development of this peculiar strain of darkened and ultra-gruesome metal of death. Foremost, a pervasive and weaponized use of modern black metal and technical death-derived dissonance compounding into a torrent of gnarled and atonal fretwork destruction. A mind-expanding contrast is created where the guitar work stretches forward to embrace a mutating modernity still in becoming, while the rest of the band regresses backward into a primeval pandemonium of carpet-bombing hammer blasts, searing basslines, and soul-tearing death grunts. This contrast between the album’s transformative articulation and its visceral adherence to primitivism and barbarity is what makes “Rivalry of Thyself” such an abomination unto itself. A defiant, dark death metal monstrosity that harkens back to a familiar golden age of extreme metal just as it evokes sinister presages of a future form of evolved, lightless death metal still all in becoming.
“Rivalry of Thyself” is slated for a May 9 2025 international release on LP, CD, MC, and digital formats worldwide, all of which are pre-orderable along with newly launched on-demand merch via all our channels.
Sincerely, Sentient Ruin
https://sentientruin.com/releases/prophetic-suffering-rivalry-of-thyself
https://sentientruin.com/bands#/prophetic-suffering
A new track from Topeka, KS-based brutal death metal horde UNMERCIFUL is now available for mass consumption.
The second single off their new album, DEVOURING DARKNESS, comes via an exclusive worldwide premiere courtesy of Metal Injection. Listen to "MALICE UNBOUND" now at https://metalinjection.net/new-music/unmerciful-streams-bludgeoning-new-single-malice-unbound
Devouring Darkness marks a new era of relentless violence and sonic brutality! With ten tracks of scorching intensity and distorted vengeance, the album is filled with blistering blast beats, intricate kick drum patterns, and destructive riffing.
"Malice Unbound" will be available on Spotify, Apple Music, and all other streaming services on Friday, April 11. The album's first single, "Infernal Conquering," is streaming now.
Devouring Darkness is set for release on CD, digital, and vinyl formats on May 23 on Willowtip Records.
Tracklist:
1. Miracle in Fire
2. Unnatural Ferocity
3. Malice Unbound
4. Devouring Darkness
5. Relentless Malevolence
6. Vomit you out (Origin cover)*
7. Infernal Conquering
8. The Reaping
9. Voracious Lunacy
10. Vengeance Transcending
UNMERCIFUL has announced the first of many live assaults in support of Devouring Darkness. The band will host an album release show on June 20 at Warehouse on Broadway in Kansas City, MO, alongside Torn The Fuck Apart, Garoted, and Hossferatu.
Devouring Darkness sees the return of longtime member Jeremy Turner to guitar and introduces Josh Riley as the band’s new vocalist, further intensifying the group’s punishing sound.
The album was engineered and produced by Clinton Appelhanz at Waveworks Studio, with mastering handled by the legendary Alan Douches (Cannibal Corpse, Hate Eternal, etc.). Artwork by Santiago Francisco Jaramillo.
UNMERCIFUL is seeking a bassist for live performances and/or a permanent position. Serious inquiries only. Contact the band for details.
UNMERCIFUL is:
Clinton Appelhanz - Guitars/Bass
Jeremy Turner - Guitars/Bass
Trynt Kelly - Drums
Josh Riley - Vocals
https://www.facebook.com/willowtip/
www.facebook.com/officialunmerciful
Greek
doomgaze trio CHURCH OF THE SEA have unveiled their new
album "EVA" in its entirety ahead of its release
tomorrow via These Hands Melt.
Listen to the album via The Devil's Mouth: https://thedevilsmouth.substack.com/p/album-premiere-church-of-the-sea
In support of the album's release, Church of the Sea presented two singles and videos: "The Siren's Choice" and the title track "Eva".
Formed in Athens in 2017, Church of the Sea have carved a distinct niche for themselves, balancing the crushing weight of doom with the ethereal beauty of dark electronic rock. Their signature sound blends fuzzed guitars, heavy distorted beats, and Irene's captivating, chant-like vocals, creating an atmosphere that is both heavy and dreamlike, with hints of shoegaze and noise-rock intensity.
“Eva”, the band's sophomore album, will be available on digital and CD formats, with a limited “sunburst” edition on vinyl.
The album was recorded at Suono Studios, engineered, produced, and mixed by Alex Bolpasis, and mastered by Nick Townsend at Infrasonic Mastering, continuing their established collaborative relationships from their debut EP “Anywhere but Desert” (2018) and debut album “Odalisque” (2022).
Throughout their career, Church of the Sea have graced the stages of numerous festivals and shared the bill with notable acts such as Wolvennest, Antimatter, The Murder Capital, Messa, and Dool, including two sold-out performances at St. Paul’s Anglican Church in Athens.
Church of the Sea are:
Irene – Vocals
Vangelis – Guitars
Alex – Synths and samples
https://www.facebook.com/these.hands.melt
https://www.facebook.com/ChurchoftheSea/
CULTUS SANGUINE, as a tribute to those who have followed the band for years, publish their entire "LIVE AT MIDNIGHT CLUB", a previously unreleased testimony of their incredible shows.
Available only in digipakCD format with the "Through The Years Of Sombre (XXX Anniversary)" box released by My Kingdom Music, the live is the result of a memorable night in November 2021 at the legendary Midnight Club in Grassobio (BG) and it's available for streaming on YouTube at the link https://youtu.be/VsnOD-MMhXY
In the meantime the composition of the successor to "Dust Once Alive" is almost complete. CULTUS SANGUINE, with the new album scheduled for release in early 2026, will give life to a new chapter in their career and will do it with a work that will accentuate even more those dark and melancholic atmospheres typical of their predecessor, but with a more intense and macabre musical imprint, confirming the unmistakable sound of the band.
Latest news also from the live front: on April 25th Cultus Sanguine will be the headliner at the Unholy Dungeon Fest. vol 1 at the Slaughter Club in Paderno Mugnano. Again headliner at the Dust Once Alive Night on May 10th at the Alternative Music Club in Montenero di Bisaccia (CB).
The cult is alive and more news coming soon.
https://linktr.ee/mykingdommusic
https://www.facebook.com/JoeCultusSanguine
Polish
artist OLS returns with a deeply emotional and
sonically rich new single, "ŚWIATŁO III (LIGHT III)".
The track delves into themes of loss, the closure of life chapters and the
arduous search for new direction in a desolate world. This is the third
offering from Ols' upcoming album, “POŚWIATY”, set for release in
May 2025 via Pagan Records.
Watch the music video to “światło III”: https://youtu.be/mz7dPZVAiQ8?si=Yt49AMR2QDygcanZ
Also, listen to the song via all major streaming services.
"światło III" paints a poignant picture of being suddenly alone, grappling with a past that has irrevocably shut its doors. The lyrics, including the powerful lines "long lost summer / shed skin molt / but I go on / empty / to carry your flame further", explore the reliance on memories and fading ideals as the sole signposts in an unfamiliar existence. Ols describes the song as a journey through atmospheric post-black landscapes, where dark romanticism intertwines with ethereal qualities and the raw power of metal instrumentation.
Musically, "światło III" showcases a unique blend of influences. Ols incorporates her newfound appreciation for the accordion, an instrument she once considered "kitschy and vulgar", now finding its place alongside the metal elements, inspired by artists like Agalloch and legendary Polish band Lux Occulta. Departing from her typical smooth vocal harmonies, Ols opts for non-obvious intervals and subtle dissonances, creating a sense of underlying anxiety beneath the calm melody. Listeners may even detect a fleeting black metal screech lurking in the background, adding another layer of darkness to the song.
The release of "światło III" follows the previously unveiled singles "O niej" and "proch kość liść". The first single, "proch kość liść" (dust bone leaf) offered an initial glimpse into Ols' evolving sound. This was followed by "O niej" (translates to ‘About Her’ from Polish), a hypnotic track that marked a significant stylistic shift for Ols, moving away from her established neofolk sound towards a more urban and trip-hop influenced atmosphere. This evolution hints at the diverse sonic palette that will be present on the upcoming album - in contrast to previous albums such as "Pustkowia" and "Widma".
Thematically, the new album “Poświaty” will delve into the formative period between childhood and adulthood, exploring themes of personal mythology, the transformative power of love and the inevitable pain of loss.
https://www.pagan-records.com
https://www.facebook.com/paganrecords
https://www.facebook.com/Olsproject
STRUCTURE – “HERITAGE”
Label: Ardua Music
Release date: april 25th 2025
Genre: Atmospheric Doom/Death Metal
For fans of: Officium Triste | Novembers Doom | October Tide | My Silent Wake
In the moments of silence, when we have slipped from rooms and the gaze and demands of others, we can wander through all that has been, hold the precious, present moment in our hands and weigh both our delights and despair with reasoned measure.
“Heritage is about family, history and all that makes us who we are. It is about loss, hope and all the emotions that fuel us on an everyday basis. It is a very personal album about what we become in life through our Heritage and experiences. The pictures on the artwork are from my personal family photo albums which I received after my grandfather died.” - Bram Bijlhout
Bram Bijlhout is Structure. Structure has provided the Dutch multi-instrumentalist, who spent seven years in the ranks of Officium Triste, with a framework for his creative energies since 2021. Bram’s former Officium Triste colleague, Pim Blankenstein, has contributed his powerful vocals to Structure since the beginning, with drummer Dirk Bruinenberg (Elegy) and additional vocalist Robert Soeterboek (Ayreon, Plan 9) also bringing their talents to bear on the incredible work that is Heritage…
Heritage begins with the stunning ‘Will I Deserve It’, the sound rising like a pale winter sun, its cold, grey light creeping slowly across a landscape wreathed in mist and rimed with frost. As the song begins to march across this chill vista it is immediately apparent that Structure are not just another doom/death metal band. There is beauty and doubt, hope and melancholy, even joy as a wonderful guitar solo takes flight. This is not a simple outpouring of despair – it is more nuanced, more complex…more real. While the crushing weight of grief is brought to bear in ‘What We Have Lost’, it is handled deftly and poignantly. The gentle touch of keys is heard behind the monolithic chords and desolate vocalisations; we experience the differing shades of sorrow, the intricacies of the emotional palette. Overblown gothic grandeur is cast aside for real feeling and dignity and the results are absolutely immense. ‘The Sadness Of Everyday Life’ captures the hours when the shadows are too deep and your back bows beneath the weight of accumulated sorrows, while the breadth and depth of ‘Heritage’ itself seems to work as a poetic consolation – acknowledging the dark times but insisting that they are but a part of something so much greater, that we are more than just the sum of our sadnesses. When all the towering riffs and heart lifting solos fall silent, when the masterful drumming and impassioned vocals have ended, as the final instrumental ‘Until The Last Gasp’ offers a summation of the journey experienced and a quiet defiance all its own, Heritage leaves you with a sense of completion, a lingering wonder and an understanding that there is beauty in the darkness as well as in the light.
Mastered by Dool bassist J.B. Van Der Wal (Celestial Sanctuary, Entrapment etc) Heritage possesses the perfect sound to highlight every emotive detail that is woven into its breathtaking songs. The weight of meaning in every note, word and beat is stunning. Adorned in photos from Bram’s personal family collection the sense of time, individual history and the entwining of internal and external life and influence speaks from the images. A truly special album, Heritage has found the most apt home with Ardua Music, whose reputation in the field of melodic, melancholic, heavyweight music is unparalleled. Ardua will unveil the splendour of Heritage on April 25th and no thoughtful heart or reflective soul will be left untouched, unmoved.
Line-up:
Bram Bijlhout - Guitars/Bass/Keyboards
Pim Blankenstein - Vocals
Dirk Bruinenberg - Drums
Robert Soeterboek - Additional Vocals
All music and lyrics written by Bram Bijlhout
https://www.arduamusic.com/
https://structure-doom.bandcamp.com/
https://www.facebook.com/Structure.Doom
San
Franisco (CA) - American Tech-Death Juggernaut, OMINOUS RUIN,
have partnered with Metal Injection for the video premiere of "STARING
INTO THE ABYSM," the second single from forthcoming album, REQUIEM.
Just click the following link!
"Staring into the Abysm" will be available April 11 on all digital platforms.
Known for their intricate compositions and unrelenting sonic brutality, Ominous Ruin has returned with their highly anticipated nine-track album, Requiem. Willowtip Records will release Requiem May 9 on CD, vinyl, and digital formats.
A formidable leap forward in both musical complexity and emotional depth, Requiem is a powerful exploration of the human psyche, the ravages of time, and the inevitable descent into oblivion. Requiem is at its core, a continuation of Ominous Ruin’s first release, Amidst Voices that Echo in Stone. Beyond that, its conception spawned from the raw emotion of personal issues and turmoil, as it was created during a dark time in the band’s lives.
The album begins with a direct continuation from the final song off Ominous Ruin’s first album, an emotional guitar and piano ballad that brings the mood to somber, yet melodic. It immediately transitions to an explosion of chaos with the first song, "Seeds of Entropy. "
The musicianship on Requiem is, as expected, nothing short of exceptional. Guitarists Alex Bacey and Joel Guernsey showcase their technical brilliance in every track, with blistering solos and complex, interwoven riffs that keep listeners on their toes. The rhythm section, comprised of Mitch Yoesle (bass) and Harley Blandford (drums), is hardly just a rhythm section, that provides a relentless foundation of precision, power and creativity, anchoring the music as it constantly shifts between ferocity and atmospheric beauty.
The production, handled by Alex Bacey is pristine yet dense, allowing every instrument to shine through the brutal wall of sound without sacrificing the intensity of the compositions. The layering of ambient soundscapes and acoustic passages throughout the album provides an immersive listening experience, allowing the heavier elements to hit even harder when they arrive.
Pre-order:
https://bit.ly/requiem-willowtip
https://bit.ly/requiem-bandcamp
Track Listing:
1 - Intro
2 - Seeds of Entropy
3 - Eternal
4 - Bane of Syzygial Triality
5 - Divergent Anomaly
6 - Fractal Abhorrence
7 - Architect of Undoing
8 - Staring into the Abysm
9 - Requiem
Credits:
Written & Produced By: Alex Bacey
Lyrics & Concepts By: Adam Rosado
Vocals Performed By: Crystal Rose
Bass Written By: Mitch Yoesle
Drums Written By: Harley Blandford
Additional Solos And Song Writing By: Joel Guernsey
Drums Recorded By: Cody Fuentes/Rapture Recordings
Vocals Recorded By: Petr Oplatka [Petropolys Media]
Mixed/Mastered By: Alex Bacey
Artwork By: Pär Olofsson
Emblem Logo By: Alejandro Morales [Imperfect Designs]
Photography By: Catalino [Kitty] Alvarez [Cateyeview]
Management By: Joel Spielman
Line-Up:
Alex Bacey: Guitars
Mitch Yoesle: Bass
Crystal Rose: Vocals
Harley Blandford: Drum
Joel Guernsey: Guitars
https://www.facebook.com/OminousRuin
Brazilian brutal death metal veterans OPHIOLATRY have officially signed with Wormholedeath Records and announced the release of their highly anticipated new album “SERPENT'S VERDICT”, set to drop on June 6, 2025. The band has also released a teaser for the album, giving fans their first glimpse into what promises to be a devastating release in extreme metal.
They
comment on the brutality:
“The album delves into themes of spiritual revenge, indigenous resistance, and the clash between ancient traditions and imposed beliefs. Inspired by real events in the Amazon, mythology, and existential suffering, the lyrics paint vivid scenes of war, punishment, and transcendence through pain. Each song tells a story, whether it be about warriors resurrected for revenge, the wrath of serpent gods, or the fall of oppressive ideologies. The words are raw, intense, and unrelenting, reflecting the chaotic brutality of the music itself.”
This signing marks a significant milestone for Ophiolatry, whose last full-length album “Transmutation” was released in 2008 through Forces of Satan Records/Regain Records. After a period of careful composition and development, the band returns with renewed purpose and vision, channeling the raw energy that established them as pioneers of South American extreme metal while evolving their distinctive sound. The album represents a departure from the relentless technicality of “Transmutation” while preserving the band's signature brutality and expanding their sonic palette.
The album functions as a sonic ritual—a brutal, immersive descent into cycles of destruction, revenge, and rebirth. Each track serves as a chapter in this narrative, combining aggressive riffs, guttural vocals, and tribal rhythms inspired by ancient warrior traditions. It is recommended for fans of Morbid Angel, Death, and Deicide.
Line up:
Diego Santiago (Bass)
Jaime Veron (Lead Vocals)
Jhorge "Dog" Duarte (Drums)
Fred Barros (Guitar)
www.youtube.com/@ophiolatryofficial2679
www.facebook.com/ophiolatry
My Kingdom Music is proud to announce the signing of VII VITIUM.Formed by talented actors of the Italian music scene [Daniele Laurenti (Kryuhm), Giampi Tomezzoli (Kryuhm, Epitaph) and Daniele Pedrollo (Kaylet)], the project aims to explore the world of sin by moving away from Christian teaching and offering a personal vision of the seven deadly sins by giving voice to their Demons.
Numerous guests have taken part in the creation of VII VITIUM, and therefore to the realization of the self-titled debut album that will be released next fall, not only as great performers but also contributing in a relevant way to the compositional aspect too.
The combination of highly personal elements has allowed the project to explore musical territories without barriers. It goes from our Dark Occult sound to the European Doom, from the Italian Progressive to the independent Rock, to end up in the Darkwave of the 80s. All of them have given their own interpretation to the fascinating theme of the project.
VII VITIUM are ready to welcome you into their sinful world.
https://linktr.ee/mykingdommusic
https://www.facebook.com/VIIVITIUM
"Horse Eater" will be available April 11 on all digital platforms.
Dormant Ordeal, are set to release Tooth and Nail, the band's first album for Willowtip and fourth overall, on April 18! The album will be available on CD, vinyl, cassette, and digital formats, and follows widely praised third album, The Grand Scheme of Things.
"We worked hard to make this fourth album happen," says guitarist Maciej Nieścioruk. "JNS Studio once again did a great job tuning in to our suggestions, while having the support of Willowtip gave us freedom to focus on creativity without being distracted. Stick around and have a listen once it's released, might be just what you're looking for."
Dormant Ordeal was formed in 2008. Their debut album It Rains, It Pours (2013), showcased the aggressive and energetic sound, while We Had It Coming (2016) refined their songwriting with thought-out structures and darker textures. Released in 2021, The Grand Scheme of Things was critically acclaimed for blending brutal precision with blackened influences and a thought-provoking lyrical approach. Over the years, known for their intense and atmospheric approach to the genre, the band has established itself as a impactful entity in the modern death metal scene.
Pre-order:
https://willowtip.com/bands/details/dormant-ordeal.aspx
https://dormantordeal.bandcamp.com/album/tooth-and-nail
Track
Listing:
1. Wije i Mary, Pt. 1
2. Halo of Bones
3. Horse Eater
4. Orphans
5. Solvent
6. Dust Crown
7. Against the Dying of the Light
8. Everything That Isn't Silence Is Trivial
9. Wije i Mary, Pt. 2
Credits:
Music, lyrics and arrangements by Maciej Nieścioruk.
Drums arrangements by Chason Westmoreland and Maciej Nieścioruk.
All tracks except drums recorded by Paweł Grabowski at JNS Studio in Warsaw.
Drums played and recorded by Chason Westmoreland.
Guest vocals on "Solvent" by Dominic Nucciarone recorded by Samuel Dufour.
Artwork by See Machine.
Art direction by Maciej Nieścioruk.
Design by Michał “Xaay” Loranc and Maciej Nieścioruk.
Line-up:
Maciej Nieścioruk - Guitars
Maciej Proficz - Vocals
https://www.facebook.com/willowtip
https://www.facebook.com/dormant.ordeal/
EPITAPH pay homage to
their friend Mario "Vugan" Piemontese who recently passed
away with the release of the video for "SIZIGIA" from
their 2017 album "CLAWS". The video was shot in 2017 by
Mario Piemontese and, in memory of their dear friend, the band decided to
complete the project by making the video thanks to the editing by Mattia
Stancioiu.
You can view at: https://youtu.be/nyUq5jxsJhg
Also in preparation for the CHURCH OF CROW DOOM FESTIVAL III EDITION that will be held in Pinerolo on May 2nd and 3rd, EPITAPH will be joined by FELIPE PLAZA as a singer. Below is the comment of the artist of Chilean origin, frontman of Procession and Capilla Ardiente among others: ”It’s no secret i am obsessed with the italian dark sound and the doom and mysterious gloom of both Black Hole and Epitaph, who i proudly call ”my old friends”. A friendship more than sealed with blood, sweat, backpain and loud riffs on the ”Pacto de Sangre” tour we did together back in 2017.
This is why, when Mauro called some days ago and told me they didn’t have a singer for the next (and most unique) ”Church of Crow ” festival in Pinerolo next May 3rd I couldnt’t believe it…after years of hard work and they just released one of the best doom metal albums in ages, not fair!
So it was a natural decision, ”lucky” as they are I happen to be in Italy that exact same weekend! let’s gather all you nameless demons around and let’s make the spirited walls of Chiesa San Giuseppe tremble on a once-in-a-lifetime dark sound experience…
In times when history is ignored, we should be grateful that we still have Epitaph: The Ghost of the Past!”
In the meanwhile always available the last album "Path To Oblivion" on My Kingdom Music
https://linktr.ee/mykingdommusic
https://www.facebook.com/epitaph.doom
Label: Comatose Music
Release date: may 9th 2025
Genre: Death Metal
For fans of: Immolation | Vastum | Blood Incantation | Disma
Line-up:
Justin Vølus - Vocals
Ben Vanweelden – Guitar/Bass/Drums
By the invisible sea of secrets that laps silently about the foothills of Mons Ardeshir, they have heard. Far beyond the mountains of Mithrim, where the chroniclers of eternity write the many histories of Vulpecula in the blood of their broken fingers, they have heard. Doors have been opened and rifts have been traversed. The conjurers of chaos are blowing upon the horns of Ib and the malformed beasts of malfeasance who have slumbered in dreams aeons long are stirring. The stairways to the new world are open and the drums of destruction are calling; the fires of war are alight!
A new entity has crawled from the boiling swamps that lie in the deepest recesses of the death metal underworld. A force of terrifying alien power and chilling otherness that is about to bleed insidiously into our reality. Axiom Chaos have fused the devastating impact of death metal with the untameable capricious might of pandemonium and invoked the strange, compelling visions of Primacy Arrival! Beginning with the lurching monstrosity of ‘The King I Am’ that erupts into fetid, pustulent life, guitars howling over the deranged whispering of deformed divinities, Primacy Arrival proceeds to tear your reality to tattered shreds. Invoking fantastic atmospheres and radiating intimidating terror, this album transforms death metal into something unknowable and unnameable. In ‘The Gift Of Recognition’ the guitar leads seem to speak, uttering words from forbidden dimensions that make the skin crawl in fearful revulsion, while ‘Wormhold Pathways Of Conquest’ is simply inexorable. Primacy Arrival’s crowning glory however comes with its titanic conclusion – ‘Exodus Into Oblivion’. Shattering velocities entwine with spiralling guitar patterns and something majestic, almost beautiful emerges from the shadows as melodies unwind behind the monolithic sounds. Strange magic breaks through the song structure, an infiltration of madness to accompany this triumphal procession for a king from beyond, as our reality is consumed.
While the name of Axiom Chaos is a new one, those who march behind its banner are better known - Ben Vanweelden (Venomous Echoes, Ceremonic Buryment etc) and Justin Vølus (Vølus, Fall Of Gnosis, Maggot Crown etc) – and they are now united with the might of Comatose Music for the May 9th release of Primacy Arrival. Bedecked in the visionary artwork of Morket Art (Engulfed, Inverted Ascension etc) Primacy Arrival will challenge, disturb and dominate, opening new pathways for death metal as the story of Axiom Chaos begins.
https://www.comatosemusic.com/
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For fans of : Chimaira, Conjurer, Deafheaven, Disembodied, Gaza, Old Man Gloom, Portrayal Of Guilt, and Zao.
Hailing from Muncie, Indiana, COCAINE CULTURE have been bringing their own brand of atmosphere, dread and energy to stages around the rust belt for a decade. Originating as an Alternative/Shoegaze band, COCAINE CULTURE slowly drifted into heavier and darker waters, blending elements of Black Metal, Death Metal and Sludge. Cocaine Culture unleashes ten tracks of crushing torment, anguish and aggression!
Listen to the single "RITUAL ABUSE" at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iuGUR5Gt0CM
Tracklisting:
1. Cerebral Decay
2. Ritual Abuse
3. Home Surgery
4. Lifeless Endeavor
5. Prelude
6. Flesh Vice
7. Resin Breath
8. King Of Somber
9. Death Knell
10. We Are Unwelcome Here (live)
www.youtube.com/user/horrorpaingoredeath/videos
https://shop.horrorpaingoredeath.com
www.facebook.com/horrorpaingoredeath
Speed-heavy metal powerhouse BREAKER is proud to present the lyric video for their explosive track "LIBERTY", taken from their self-titled debut EP, BREAKER, out now via Wormholedeath Records.
The track "Liberty" takes a powerful stance against the darker side of power and the distorted ideals used to justify violence and oppression. The song's unflinching lyrics critique the hypocrisy of using "liberation" as an excuse for tyranny, greed, and destruction. It explores themes of blind faith, corruption, and the devastating consequences of a society driven by false justifications. The new lyric video brings these intense themes to life, delivering an uncompromising message about the cost of liberty built on lies.
Stream the EP here: https://orcd.co/breakerep
Formed in 2023 by vocalist Terje Fiskvatn, guitarist Caleb Beal (Villain, Midnight Malice), and drummer Rider Johnson (former Razor), BREAKER quickly crafted their signature sound, blending high-octane metal with fierce energy. The band’s debut EP, Breaker, features tracks like Liberty and Babylon, written by Fiskvatn and expanded with the powerful contributions of Beal and Johnson.
www.youtube.com/@BreakerBandOfficial
www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61565187293442
Italy's DEADLY CARNAGE have signed to Willowtip Records! Over the course of two decades, the Post-Black Metal/Doom/Shoegaze quartet have continually evolved, culminately in 2023's release of the widely praised ENDLESS BLUE, an album Angry Metal Guy described as "beautiful, compelling, and unique, with a character of its own that brings its listener inside its world of contemplative melancholy and reverie." But the best is yet to come!
Deadly
Carnage continue to work on their Willowtip debut, a concept
album that promises to be their most ambitious yet! Here is what the band had
to say about it:
"After a long period of silence, the time has finally come to reveal something; for almost two years we have been working tirelessly on a new concept album whose foundations were created even before releasing Endless Blue.
This time we will go back in time to address a topic that is particularly close to our hearts; Witchcraft and Witch Hunts, which between the end of the Middle Ages and the beginning of the Renaissance fueled collective fears that led to the unjust accusation of countless innocent women and men. Our new concept album does not aim to analyze the historical or sociological facts of this phenomenon, but intends to tell an intimate story of loss and personal growth through the symbolism of Witchcraft; a story seen through the eyes of a female protagonist (rightly so) who will accompany us on her journey through the night and beyond the mists to reveal ancient practices and
lost knowledge.
Many years ago we mentioned our interest in these themes with our debut album, but now, on the threshold of twenty years of activity, it is time to close the circle; for us it's time to address this still extremely current topic. We still have a long way to go to release this new album, but every day we are giving our all to its realization. Soon we will reveal more details. We can't wait to tell this new story!"
Bio:
Deadly Carnage was born in 2005 from an idea of Adres (Bass) and Marco (Drums). After the first periods of militancy in the Italian Underground Black Metal scene, the band begins to turn its gaze towards more atmospheric, introspective and intimate sounds. Since 2008 Deadly Carnage have begun to contaminate their vision of Atmospheric Black Metal with Doom, Post-Rock and Post-Metal influences in a musical journey made of lights and shadows to create a crepuscular and evocative atmosphere.
Line-Up:
Alexios – Vocals, Guitars
Dave – Guitars
Adres – Bass
Marco – Drums
https://www.facebook.com/willowtip
https://www.facebook.com/DeadlyCarnage
French
Melodic Death Doom one-man band WURMIAN proudly
presents the release of its highly anticipated debut album, "IMMEMORIAL
SHRINE", out now via Pest Records and available
here: https://pestrecords.bandcamp.com/album/wurmian-immemorial-shrine
For fans of: Katatonia, October Tide, Amorphis, Edge of Sanity, early In Flames
Crafted with painstaking care and emotional depth by multi-instrumentalist Antoine Scholtes, "Immemorial Shrine" is a brooding and immersive journey through sorrow, introspection, and existential desolation. The album's seven tracks channel the spirit of 90s Melodic Death Doom evoking the raw emotional weight of Katatonia, October Tide, and Edge of Sanity, while embracing a distinctly personal and contemporary vision.
Following the previously released singles "Aeon Afterglows" and "Where Crimson Shadows Dwell", the full album now unveils its complete sonic and lyrical narrative: a descent into forgotten memories, ancestral echoes, and the quiet majesty of grief. Melancholic melodies, cavernous growls, and crushing doom-laden riffs are interwoven with Scholtes' introspective lyricism and haunting atmospheres, making "Immemorial Shrine" a compelling listen for fans of both classic and modern Death Doom.
"Immemorial Shrine" is available now on CD via Pest Records featuring evocative artwork and packaging that complements the album's lyrical themes and sonic depth.
Enter the shrine. Let the echoes guide you.
https://pestrecords.bandcamp.com
https://www.facebook.com/wurmian.band/
SERPENT MASS RE-UNLEASHES PRIMITIVE BLACK METAL FILTH
From the darkest depths of Belgium emerges SERPENT MASS, a primitive and blasphemous black metal band worshipping analogue filth. With an uncompromising sound and relentless energy, SERPENT MASS channels pure darkness into sonic form.
Their latest release, Odious Gateways, marks a further descent into sonic barbarity, blending relentless aggression with suffocating atmospheres. Across five tracks, the band refines its uncompromising approach while remaining true to its primitive and chaotic essence. SERPENT MASS thrives in the filthiest corners of the Belgian underground.
The two demos are now available for the first time on vinyl thanks to De Pankraker, who has been a longtime supporter and was impressed by SERPENT MASS from the very beginning.
Thanks in advance. Cheers Peter / De Pankraker Records
https://serpentmass.bandcamp.com/
https://depankraker.be
Label: Rottweiler Records
Release date: may 2nd 2025
Genre: Heavy Metal
For fans of: Judas Priest | Hellion | Burning Witches | Warlock
The seeds of Washington State metal band, Hangfire, were sown when guitarist Sean ‘Shredder’ Searls, noted for his work with Tyraels Ascension and hugely experienced bassist Steven Tobeck crossed paths on their local music scene. They started working together, the dream being to create a new band with a classic sound – powerful, melodic heavy metal with a thunderous rhythm section and soaring vocals, riffs that instantly connected with the metal heart and solos that gleamed with the irresistible fire of the greats. After two years they found powerhouse drummer Shannon ‘The Cannon’ Laird (The Braindead, For The Love Of Suffering etc) and a year later, the final magical piece of the puzzle – vocalist Jenea Fiore. And now it’s time to Burn!
Hangfire’s debut album, Burn, is an instant metal classic. The anticipation is there immediately as the atmospheric intro of first track, ‘Hunger’, begins…and when it explodes into life in an array of magnificent riffs then the fabulous adrenaline rush kicks in. Searl’s lead guitar work is electrifying and Jenea’s voice simply breathtaking, while Tobeck and Laird create a rock solid foundation, a stage for them to duel across. Every song is marked by incredible individual performances, but also by the accomplished writing and arrangements. The pure metal magnificence of ‘Thunder’, the epic Priest-like style and bite of ‘Warhawk’; it’s so refreshing to hear such dexterity and creativity channelled into original, melodic heavy metal and a band unafraid to stretch out into different territories confident in their vision and abilities. Jenea is simply one of the finest singers you’ll hear operating in this field. Her range and accuracy matched only by her breadth of expression and character. The aggressive swagger of ‘White Lie’ and the beautifully executed ballad, ‘Falling Awake’ really shine a spotlight on her remarkable talent. With an album of this quality every song plays an integral part, but special mention must be given to first single ‘Headspin’ which captures the true spirit of metal in its every moment, as well as the grit and groove of the Western tinged ‘Outlaw’. This is the beginning of something special.
Rottweiler Records were quick to welcome Hangfire into their pack, impressed by the band’s huge potential, great songs and enthralling live performances with the likes of Greyhawk and Witch Ripper. Together Rottweiler and Hangfire will unleash the power and passion of Burn on May 2nd so be ready, because you don’t want to miss this!
Line-up:
Jenea Fiore - Vocals
Sean ‘Shredder’ Searls - Guitar
Steven Tobeck - Bass
Shannon ‘The Cannon’ Laird - Drums
https://www.rottweilerrecords.com/
https://officialhangfireband.com/
The delay is due to unforeseen quality issues with the initial pressing. In a statement released by the labels, they explained their unwavering commitment to delivering a product that meets the high standards of dedicated record collectors.
Statement from the labels:
"Who are Rune Serpent Europa and Assur Anshar Records? Before being a label, we are criminal record collectors! This means that from the moment we founded the label, the quality of our products was paramount, above all else. For us, this is a sort of mission, not just a job! We relied on a well-known pressing plant, at least online given their advertising, but the quality of the vinyl received did not meet our standards as criminal record collectors at all! Therefore, we immediately cancelled the production of Prager Handgriff with them and turned to another company, which serves several giants of the record market.
“We have only announced this problem now because we wanted to reveal a precise date for the delivery and distribution of the record alongside the delay. We also apologise to our exclusive worldwide distributor, The Circle Music, for this initial misstep, with the promise that it will never happen again! Therefore, we can announce a confirmed distribution date, set for 25 April 2025! Finally, we apologise to all the many supporters of the band, asking them to be patient for a few weeks, with the final result of having a record in their hands worthy of Olympus! And all future productions will have the same standard! Forgiveness, forgiveness, forgiveness for our inexperience, and merit, merit, merit for our dedication!"
Previously announced, the influential 1993 debut album “Arglistige Täuschung” from EBM pioneers Prager Handgriff was set to be released on vinyl for the very first time. This reissue will be available as a double coloured vinyl, limited to 300 copies in transparent red and 300 in transparent turquoise, and will include three bonus tracks. A limited wooden box edition, containing both vinyl formats and limited to 50 copies, is also available and is now almost sold out. Formed in 1990 in Witten, Germany by Stefan Schäfer (vocals) and Volker Rathmann (machines), Prager Handgriff are known for their dark and uncompromising approach to electronic body music. "Arglistige Täuschung", translating to "Deceptive Deception", is considered a masterpiece of the genre, blending haunting atmospheres, intricate sound design, and disturbing melodies.
Assur Anshar Records and Rune Serpent Europa assure fans that the slight delay will ensure a superior quality vinyl release worthy of Prager Handgriff's legacy. They thank fans for their patience and understanding.
The pre-order link remains active for those who wish to secure their copy: https://thecirclemusic.gr/product-category/distributed-stuff/?filter_artist-name=der-prager-handgriff
Tracklist:
“Arglistige Täuschung”
A1.Tibet 03:54
A2.Deutschland? 03:30
A3.Klaustrophobie 03:26
A4.Flucht 03:58
A5.Herbst 05:50
B1.Das Du 03:52
B2.Zivilisation 03:27
B3.Monsun 03:38
B4.Bilder Meiner Angst 04:30
B5.Großstadtliebe 04:59
C1.Baskerville 06:08
C2.Wahnsinn 02:46
C3.Schwermetall 03:58
C4.Tollwut 03:28
D1.Prag 02:57
D2.Herzschlag 03:06 (Bonus Track)
D3.Morgengrauen 05:38 (Bonus Track)
D4.Zäsur 04:09 (Bonus Track)
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https://www.pragerhandgriff.com/
https://www.facebook.com/pragerhandgriff
Label: Masked Dead Records
Release date: may 9th 2025
Genre: Atmospheric Post-Black/Doom Metal
For fans of: An Autumn For Crippled Children | Novembre | Katatonia | Lantlos
Line-up:
Matteo Balzarini – Guitar/Bass/Vocals
*Drums on Adrift performed by Alessandro Mori (Entirety etc)
*All music and lyrics by Matteo Balzarini
The waters carry me where they will. I have given myself up to the ever flowing tides of life, either staring into the fathomless depths of murk and shadow, or watching the beautiful world that flowers and flourishes on the banks as I am carried past. I see faces, hear voices that stir memories as the cycle of light to dark to light turns on around me, as eternal as the river itself. Memories of love and laughter, of tears and pain…joy, grief, contentment, desperation…but none of them enough to keep me from the water. I am borne onwards, ever nearer to the endless sea without a shore, a passive observer upon the waves; rudderless and helpless, separated, isolated, adrift and alone.
A year on from the alluring desolation of debut album, The Silence Of Rust, Matteo Balzarini has returned with a second offering from his atmospheric, emotive post black/doom creation, Marea. Adrift is a quietly remarkable EP, that while continuing the legacy of The Silence Of Rust very much follows its own path. The journey begins with the deeply melodic riffs, measured drums and harsh vocals of ‘Useless’, a song imbued with a sense of movement and space, yet carrying the immense weight of powerful emotions. Vast oceans of melancholy are traversed, but there are moments of bittersweetness, like sunlight briefly catching the crest of waves – while the deeps remain dark and untouched by the light. Beautiful acoustic guitar leads us into the light of ‘Rusted’, a soft cloud of dreams that is then fractured and dismantled by a tattered, torn vocal and intense guitar, the perceived positivity held tantalisingly out of reach, a happiness unattainable. Finally ‘Marea’ descends upon us with a wonderful lightness of touch, a peace summoned through an invocation of the movement of water – of streams, rivers, seas and oceans. There’s a sense of reflection upon a moment and upon a life, a feeling of acceptance and maybe even a harsh joy in the final vocal cries. Adrift is a journey through music and emotion, infused with accrued wisdom, whose affect upon the attentive listener is profound.
Recorded, mixed and mastered by Carlo Meroni (Imago Mortis, Ancient, Kaiserreich etc) Adrift has been blessed with a sound that enhances all the rawness, subtlety and complexity of the emotions that it so successfully conveys. As for the album’s artwork and design, Matteo Balzarini approached artist Francesco Gemelli (Howls Of Ebb, Midnight Odyssey, Venomous Echoes etc) with a very specific brief… “a water-themed landscape that could express desolation, melancholy, but also beauty and poetry,with a graphic style that could resemble watercolour painting”…and suffice to say Gemelli has delivered the perfect visual accompaniment to Adrift. The EP will be released through Masked Dead Records on May 9th and will weave its entrancing spell across the world.
https://maskeddeadrecords.com/
https://www.facebook.com/maskedeadrecords
https://www.facebook.com/marea.rusted
Label: Road To Masochist
Release date: july 18th 2025
Genre: Blackened Post Metal
For fans of: Crippled Black Phoenix| Harakiri For The Sky | Inter Arma | Sgaile
Once an inferno of smoke, molten metal and flame, of poisoned waterways crawling sluggishly through slag heaps and waste, the air heavy with the stench of chemicals…every raindrop carrying soot within its heart. Its towers have toppled and its flaming maws grown cold, yet still it stands, a monument to blood and sweat and tears. A wound cut deep into the landscape and a scar upon the moor but surrounded by the windswept grasses and forests of oak. Snakes bathe on sun warmed rock amongst the heather, while the last furnaces roar in the valley below. A place of contrasts and complexities, of history and future dreams, the resilience of mankind and nature side by side. A cradle of stories…a home.
Ba’al were born in Sheffield, they grew and live amongst its inner city streets, in the shadows of its industrial past – but with the beauty of the Pennine hills just beyond its outskirts; one part of their hearts concrete and steel, one part moor and rill. This setting, this borderland between two states of being, this dichotomy of environments provides the stage for their second album, The Fine Line Between Heaven And Here. Drawing on their personal experiences the band have explored themes of grief, depression, suicide, substance abuse and existential dread; invoking the intensely human struggles that are played out against this backdrop of disparate elements and in every other place our troubled species has carved out a home.
The Fine Line Between Heaven And Here opens with ‘Mother’s Concrete Womb’ – a thing of beauty that emerges from enshrouding mist, a city slowly awakening…bursting into life. Furious black metal, shuddering riffs, peaks of intensity and emotion, melody drifting like soft rain, so many different elements and all so beautifully entwined, all vital to the gargantuan presence of this song. And that is the pattern that the album follows, with each track being an epic journey in its own right. Dreaming melodies bleed into sinuous riffs and caustic vocals shear through vast chord patterns, the tumbling rhythms of ‘Floral Cairn’, a cry for compassion and a more caring world, collapsing into the splintered visions of ‘Well Of Sorrows’ and the horns that bring such gravitas to ‘The Ocean That Fills A Wound’…there is so much! So much and all so deftly handled. The progression that Ba’al have made is breathtaking and this album is a watershed moment for them. Exhilarating, exhausting, elemental, emotionally draining and overflowing with too many moments of magic to mention, each song is immeasurably expansive - no matter the length of their individual durations, they seem to hold so much more than is possible. That this is Ba’al’s finest hour is an understatement of almost ludicrous proportions.
Recorded and mixed by Joe Clayton (Conjurer, Dawn Walker, Mountain Caller, Ithaca etc) and mastered by Brad Boatright (Kylesa, Vastum, Obituary, Night Demon etc), the same team that brought such a richly textured darkness to the last Ba’al release, the Soft Eyes EP, The Fine Line Between Heaven And Here sounds magnificent. This album deserves the perfect sound and that is exactly what it has been given. Adorned in the stunning artwork of True Spilt Milk Designs (Urne, Allfather, Ante-Inferno etc) The Fine Line Between Heaven And Here will be released on double gatefold vinyl and CD digipack on July 18th by Road To Masochist. This one is special.
Line-up:
Joe Stamps - Vocals
Richard Spencer - Bass
Nick Gosling – Guitar
Chris Mole - Guitar
Luke Rutter - Drums
https://roadtomasochist.co.uk/
https://www.facebook.com/baalbanduk
REJECT THE SICKNESS –“ SIGNS OF THE END”
Format: Digital CD / Physical CD
Label: Eigen Beheer
Distribution: Sonic Rendezvous
For fans of : Heaven Shall Burn, Gojira, Eye Of The Enemy, Morbid Angel, Neaera, Deserted Fear and the like…
Tracklist:
01 The Messenger
02 Acta Non Verba
03 Dark Times
04 We Enslave Angels
05 Fall From Grace
06 When I Become You
07 Chaos vs. Chaos
08 Signs Of The End
Reject The Sickness: 15 years of unbridled aggression.
Since 2010, Belgian metal band Reject The Sickness has been storming the scene with a furious mix of rhythmic death metal, ruthless melodic aggression and atmospheric black, supplemented with a touch of metalcore.
Their music is more than just sound—it’s a journey through the dark realities of marginalized youth. They explore themes of abuse, neglect, and self-harm, bringing these raw emotions to life in their lyrics.
Although their lyrics are fictional, they carry the weight of real experiences.
Singer Guy, a social worker in addition to being a frontman, weaves his observations and insights into the lyrics, giving them an extra layer of intensity and authenticity.
2025 will be a milestone year: Reject The Sickness celebrates 15 years of pure power and unfiltered expression.
And to mark this milestone, they will release their latest album ‘Signs of the End’ worldwide on May 30th.
An album in which they push their boundaries, further sharpen their style and delve deeper into the human psyche.
Their lyrics cast a shadow over the mental struggles of neglected youth—their fear, hatred, and the gnawing desire for revenge.
But adult revenge proves to be an illusion, leaving them trapped in their own thoughts, locked in a battle with no way out.
Musically, the band continues to evolve: even more rhythmic, even more atmospheric, even more catchy.
Harder, rawer, and uncompromisingly melodic. Even the mysterious realm of atmospheric black metal is explored in a few songs
Reject The Sickness is unstoppable. In 2025, they take a bold step towards complete label independence—a conscious decision, because they believe they can do it better themselves now.
Line-Up:
Zoran Van Bellegem: guitar
Jannick Govaert: drums
Guy Vercruysse: vocals
Jonas Messiaen: bassguitar
Ruben Van der Beken: guitar
https://www.facebook.com/rejectthesickness
Hailing from the vibrant city of Liepāja, Overcast Rain is poised to make waves in the global metal scene once again with their highly anticipated third studio album, Black Death. Set for release on April 11, 2025, under the esteemed Brutal Records banner, this album promises to redefine the boundaries of dark metal with a sonic assault like no other.
A Legacy Forged in Darkness
Formed in 2014 by the visionary duo Mihails Maslovs (vocals/guitar) and Kolja Kirk (drums), Overcast Rain has emerged as a beacon of Latvia’s thriving metal scene. Over the past decade, the band has undergone remarkable evolution, marked by lineup transformations and sonic experimentation, solidifying their place as one of the genre’s most dynamic and innovative forces.
Their discography boasts two critically acclaimed albums:
Since You Die (July 11, 2020)
My God Hates Me (March 1, 2022)
These releases have earned the band significant accolades, with tracks like “All Hope Is Gone” breaking into the Destrokit Rock Chart Top 50 and securing spots on the prestigious European Metal Channel rankings. Recognized as cultural milestones, both albums are enshrined in the National Library of Latvia.
The Evolution of Overcast Rain
After a brief hiatus, Mihails Maslovs and Andris Aleksejevs reignited the band in 2018, channeling a renewed vision to craft a heavier, more aggressive sound. The addition of new members and the transition away from female vocals heralded a bold new era for Overcast Rain. This revamped lineup debuted with electrifying performances at Bunker13 Fest and clinched second place at the Fresh Blood competition, setting the stage for their meteoric rise.
Black Death: A New Chapter
Overcast Rain finished album Black Death, a collection of 13 tracks that includes both brand-new songs and remastered fan favorites. This ambitious release showcases their relentless drive to push the boundaries of dark metal and promises to be a landmark achievement in their career.
Tracklist:
Intro
Black Death
Satanic Slut
Rain
Nightmare
Shadows
Damned
Lost
Motherland
Helloween
White Snow (feat. Artyom Kuricyn - Yomi on Flute (mokshan lang)
War (remastered)
Winter Depression (remastered)
The Current Lineup
Mihails Maslovs – Vocals, Guitar, Keyboard
Marks Širokovs – Drums, Samples, Backing Vocals
Rudolf Vistiņš – Guitar, Bass, Backing Vocals
Andris Aleksejevs – Lead Guitar
Leonidas Heidemanis – Lead Guitar
Aleksandrs Tiškevičs – Bass
A Storm Is Coming
As Overcast Rain gears up to release their heaviest single video yet, anticipation is reaching fever pitch. Under the Brutal Records banner, this dark metal powerhouse is ready to usher in a new era of dominance.
Stay tuned for updates—the storm is just beginning.
https://songwhip.com/overcastrain
https://linktr.ee/brutalrecords.official
Formed
2020 around the foundations that built the most powerful genres of extreme
metal, Empty Throne is a whirlwind of Black, Thrash and Death Metal fused into
a unique and refreshing formula. Old line-up featured Mike Smith on drums (ex
Suffocation etc) and Jack Owen on guitar (Cannibal Corpse, Deicide etc).
Now the line-up have Mike Pardi on guitar (Draconis, ex-Possessed), Gabe Seeber on drums (Kennedy Veil, Abbath etc.), Jason Ellsworth on bass (Angerot) and music/lyrics and band concept is made by vocalist CR Petit (Angerot).
In 2024 the band signs to the Swedish label Downfall Records to release debut full length album “Unholy”. The album contains six strong songs and +40 minutes of the best Darkened Death/Thrash-Metal. “Unholy” will be available on CD/LP+DIGITAL.
Line-up:
C.R. Petit (Angerot) – Vocals
Mike Pardi (ex-Possessed, Draconis) – Guitar
Jason Ellsworth (Angerot) – Bass
Gabe Seeber (Kennedy Veil, Black Crown Initiate, Abbath etc.) – Drums
https://downfallrecords.bandcamp.com/album/unholy
VOMITING BLASPHEMOUS AGONY... MURDER RECORDS is honored to present GOMOLD, a horde from the coldest caves of the Hungarian underworld, where their perverse melodies echoes in the eternal chaotic hatred from darkness...
GOMOLD was formed in 2024 and they presents us chaotic hymns from the occult arts of Black Metal, where we can be abruptly immersed in the abysses of infernal depths and where the Luciferian demons will make a filthy feast with our mortal flesh...
GOMOLD's debut demo is titled "DEMO-MMXXIV" where you can be swallowed by three hymns of impure agony, where perverse melodies vomited with blasphemous blood on the filthy altars of the profane ceremonies of death. GOMOLD's debut demo will be released soon on Cassette format by Murder Records with a edition limited to 50 hand-numbered copies...
Satanik Filthy On... Nasty Christianity Off...
RELEASE
DATE APRIL 4th 2025
Official distribution by Hellstore Europe
Demo Cassette
Limited to 50 hand-numbered copies
Tracklist:
01 - Örvénylő Sötétség [05:22]
02 - Zugló Démona [04:34]
03 - Fekete Mocsár [07:34]
All music composed by Crotalos and Lucius.
All lyrics written by Crotalos and Mandragoea.
Made in the Zvgloian Cave.
Recorded and mixed: Tas Balint Pataki and Attila Csihar.
Special Thanks to Daniel „Schleki” Schlekman, David Deak and Endrion.
Layout done by Alemão and Danihell Slaughter.
The Zvgloian Heretics:
Crotalos [Guitars]
Mandragora [Vocals]
Lucius [Drums]
Big Chris [Bass]
https://gomold.bandcamp.com/album/demo-mmxxiv-2?mc_cid=15701ec760&mc_eid=20155afc03
info@murder-records.eu
www.murder-records.eu
NEWS 4.4.2025
Wir denken und hoffen mal, dass die Nr.60 dann irgendwann Ende des Jahres in Sack und Tüten ist.
RIMMERSGARD
– “FLICKERING IN THE PAST”
RANZER - „LEIDKULTUR“
Die kanadische Power-Metal-Band LYCANTHRO hat ihre brandneue Single “THE GREAT MASQUERADE“ inklusive Musikvideo veröffentlicht. Auf dem Track ist Laura Guldemond, die stimmgewaltige Frontfrau der Schweizer Heavy-Metal-Titanen Burning Witches, mit ihrem unglaublichen Gesangstalent zu hören. Der elektrisierende Song ist die zweite Single aus Lycanthros mit Spannung erwartetem neuen Album “REMNANTS OF RAPTURE”, das am 23. Mai bei Psychomanteum Records erscheint.
“The Great Masquerade” ist ein episches Heavy-Metal-Duett, das das großartige dynamische Zusammenspiel zwischen Lycanthros charakteristischem Sound – einer energiegeladenen Fusion aus Power Metal, Thrash und traditionellem Heavy Metal – und Laura Guldemonds überzeugender stimmlicher Präsenz demonstriert. Der Song erzählt eine kraftvolle Geschichte und verwebt grandiose Melodien, donnernde Riffs und glühende Soli zu einer unvergesslichen Metal-Hymne.
Das dazugehörige Musikvideo fängt die Intensität und theatralische Essenz des Songs ein und erweckt die Lyrics mit einer visuell beeindruckenden Ästhetik zum Leben. Die Zusammenarbeit zwischen Lycanthro und Guldemond ist ein aufregender Moment für Fans beider Bands, denn gemeinsam liefern sie einen Song, der sowohl wild als auch hymnisch ist.
Das Video zu "The Great Masquerade" gibt es hier: https://youtu.be/MjIe6sNjy20
Das neue Lycanthro-Album "Remnants of Rapture" erscheint am 23. Mai:
Trackliste
Iris
Far Beyond the Walls
Remnants of Rapture
Cry Silver
Prison Eyes
In Demon Light
The Great Masquerade
Night of the Parasite
Rain Queen
Lost Jerusalem (Instrumental)
Solaris (Memories in Time)
Über Lycanthro
Lycanthro ist eine enigmatische Power-Metal-Band aus Ottawa, Kanada. Ihre einzigartige Verschmelzung von Power, Thrash und traditionellem Metal liefert eine epische Klangwelt, die ebenso kühn wie unvergesslich ist. Inspiriert von Bands wie Savatage, W.A.S.P., Blind Guardian und anderen, jagen Lycanthro stolz in der Welt des wahren Metals. Ihre Musik ist eine Fantasie-Reise durch die Welt des klassischen Horrors, der Popkultur und der Mythologie, die uns durch Erzählungen über persönliche Kämpfe und frenetisches Siegesgeheul leitet.
Nach einer frühen Demo und einer EP präsentierten Lycanthros bereits auf ihrem von der Kritik gefeiertem Album “Mark of the Wolf” (2021) eindringlich kraftvolles Storytelling, dynamische Arrangements und sogar die Zusammenarbeit mit einem Kammerchor. Lycanthro haben schon auf Bühnen wie dem ‘Power Metal Quest Fest’ in Großbritannien oder beim ‘Legions of Metal’ in Chicago gespielt und laden nun ein weltweites Publikum ein, sich ihrem Rudel anzuschließen.
Nachdem sie sich dem US-amerikanischen Metal-Label Psychomanteum Records angeschlossen haben, werden die wolfsechten Metal-Outlander im Mai 2025 ihr sehnlichst erwartetes zweites Album “Remnants of Rapture” veröffentlichen. Darauf beweisen Lycanthro mit jeder Note, dass das Heulen niemals stirbt, die Jagd niemals endet und die Nacht niemals still ist. IN METAL WE TRUST!
http://www.psychomanteumrecords.com/
https://www.facebook.com/Lycanthrokills/
Northern Irish atmospheric project DOMHAIN have unveiled the single “FOOTSTEPS” off their upcoming EP split with German dark folk trio EPHEMERAL. The two-song split EP "OF PINE AND OAK" will be released on 16th May via Italian label These Hands Melt.
The “Footsteps” music video was premiered via Side-Line Magazine and can be viewed here: https://www.side-line.com/domhain-and-ephemeral-to-launch-split-single-domains-video-for-footsteps-out-now/
Pre-order the EP via the record label’s webstore: https://lnk.to/EPDMN
The "Of Pine and Oak" EP sees Domhain and Ephemeral each
contribute one brand new track, both exploring vividly naturalistic, acoustic
soundscapes that evoke an extraordinary sense of quiet and ethereal melancholy.
Listeners can anticipate a unique blend of Domhain's signature emotional
intensity and Ephemeral's rich, immersive atmospheres.
Ephemeral shared their excitement, stating: “We couldn’t be happier about this collaboration with our dear label mates Domhain who share our passion for mythical, melancholic and meaningful music, lyrics and visual art. It’s been a great honour for us and an absolute pleasure to join forces for this special release!”
Domhain echoed this sentiment, commenting: “We are over the moon to share the news of our collaboration with our friends and wonderful musicians from Ephemeral. We are so proud to see these two tracks side by side on this EP, and we hope you will enjoy listening to them together as much as we do. “Of Pine and Oak” is an ode to nature, to our connection to it, and to the inspiration it may bring… which we think will resonate with many of you. A million thanks to our common label These Hands Melt for facilitating this split and for always being so encouraging and excited with our music.”
"Of Pine and Oak" will be available digitally and as a limited edition (200 copies) 12” single-sided colour vinyl.
Hailing from Northern Ireland, Domhain is a new project formed by four experienced musicians from the Irish metal scene. Their sound is an emotional blend of post-black, blackgaze, and atmospheric black metal. Their debut mini-album "Nimue", released in October 2023 by These Hands Melt, featured guest cello by Jo Quail and was recorded at Foel Studio with Chris Fielding (Conan, Primordial). Each of the three tracks on "Nimue" was accompanied by a conceptual music video created by the band’s drummer and visual director, Anaïs Chareyre-Méjan.
Ephemeral is a dark folk trio from Würzburg, Germany, formed in 2019 by Ella Zlotos, Nikolaus Jira, and Patrick Maiwald. Their music creates a unique blend of melancholic folk with progressive elements, incorporating flutes, whistles, guitars, keyboard instruments, percussion, and strings, all topped with sung and spoken-word vocals. Their lyrics draw inspiration from English literature, exploring themes of longing, growth, transience, and new beginnings.
https://www.facebook.com/Domhain.band/
https://www.facebook.com/ephemeralneofolk
https://thesehandsmelt.shop/
FIST EVANGELIST is the fourth single from the Finnish death
metal powerhouse INBORN TENDENCY'S upcoming debut album.
The fresh track offers a slightly different and groovier sound with hardcore influences. The lyrics deal with a change in conviction, from steadfastness to violence.
The band has previously announced that their debut album will be released sometime in 2025.
Listen to the single on music services (Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer, Tidal etc.): https://push.fm/fl/inborntendency-fistevangelist
Watch the lyric video: https://youtu.be/-9yJDLP2pXc
Inborn Tendency:
Mika Hänninen, Guitar
Hugo Tiitinen, Drums
Ville Herranen, Vocals
Credits:
Mixing and Mastering: Juho Koskinen
Cover Art: Henri Tervapuro
http://www.inverse.fi
https://lnk.bio/Inborntendency
Finnish old school death metal band MESSIAH PARATROOPS, founded in 1989, have finally released their long-awaited debut album 'LEGIONS OF TOMORROW' on April 4th 2025 via Inverse Records. The album leaves no room for weakness. It features 9 tracks where rapid blast beats, brutal guitar riffs, and furious vocals combine to drag the listener into a raw Death Metal experience.
Listen to Legions of Tomorrow on streaming services: https://push.fm/fl/messiah-paratroops-album
'Out of Reality' music video available here: https://youtu.be/L69lNB5tBp4
BIOGRAPHY:
The first shots of Messiah Paratroops were fired in 1989. Aku and Niku joined the already existing band Necrophiliac. However, we found out that there was a band with the same name in Brazil, so a name change was necessary. The official launch of Messiah Paratroops was carried out by Aku Oksala (vocals), Niku Oksala (bass), Pekka Laasanen
(drums), Janne Roima (guitar), and Mikko Vainikainen (guitar). At the time, our music was mostly thrash metal. In 1990, Mikko was replaced by Sami Jämsen on guitar, and in the same year, the first official demo Extreme Pain was released.Before this, we had recorded Rheumatoid (1989), Children of the Corn (1990), and the song Other Side in Studio Sound.
Our first official gig was at Nuorisokeskus 44 in Kuopio in 1990, and after that, more gigs started coming in. One particularly memorable gig was in Sulkava, where we played with Nuxvomica, Astenia, and Alennusmyynti. The gig was unforgettable in many ways, even so that one of our guitarists wasn’t allowed to play because of intoxication. Nevertheless, we managed to finish the show successfully.
The Extreme Pain demo sold well. With more experience gained from gigs and rehearsing in the trenches, we recorded the Lost Soul Domain demo in 1991. It sold out quickly and was well received worldwide. This led to the release of The Past EP through Seraphic Decay Records. Some copies of this rare release can still be found in various parts of the world.
Soon after, Pekka Laasanen left the band after a gig at Desperado Bar, and was replaced by Ilari Jäntti (Barathrum) on drums. In 1992, with this new lineup, we recorded The Other Gods demo. We also performed at Neulamäki Rock and the recycling center alongside Impaled Nazarene, Barathrum, and Mystification. After a few years of performing and creating new material, we recorded the Jesus Christ Cyberseed demo in 1994. This demo deviated slightly from our traditional death metal style, with lyrics focusing more on technology and sci-fi themes. After this, our war machines
went silent for nearly two decades...
In 2014, it was time to bring out the war arsenal again and start re-recording our old songs with the following lineup:
Sami Jämsen (guitar)
Janne Roima (guitar)
Tuomo Latvala (drums)
Niku Oksala (bass)
Aku Oksala (vocals)
We recorded The Breeding, Cyberseed, Lost Soul Domain, and To Be Left High and Dry, but these re-recorded versions were never released. This lineup performed two gigs: the first at Old Farts Rock in Henry’s Pub, Kuopio (2014) and the second at Finnish Death Metal Maniacs Festival in Pori (2017).
War takes its toll, and in 2017, the lineup changed once again. Sami, Janne, and Tuomo left the group, and we brought in:
Ville Vesterinen (guitar)
Antti Sinikangas (guitar)
Peachy (drums)
With Ville’s creative input, three new songs were written:
Evil Lives Among Us
Madness Incarnate
Murders of the Lake
Demo versions of these songs were recorded. This lineup managed to play a few gigs before more changes occurred. Ville left the group, and Jani Vartiainen took over on guitar. More new songs started emerging with the debut album in mind. We even managed to get to the studio to record, but the momentum began to fade...
Once again, it was time to open the tent flap and bring in new soldiers.
Pete Airaksinen joined on guitar.
Vilho Kananen joined on drums.
Jari Bäck took over as the main bassist alongside Niku Oksala.
With this lineup, new songs were written, and after years of effort, the recording of our debut album was finally completed at the end of 2023.
Our debut album "Legions of Tomorrow" will be released in April 2025.
Track
list:
1. Out of Reality
2. Rats in the Walls
3. Messiah Paratroops
4. Morbid Prayer
5. Repulsion
6. Bloodlust
7. Legions of Tomorrow
8. Murders of the Lake
9. Painful Sleep
Mixed and mastered by Jari "Tupi" Tuomainen
Cover art by Niko Anttila
Line-up:
Vocals - Aku Oksala
Guitars - Pete Airaksinen
Guitars - Jani Vartiainen
Drums - Vilho Kananen
Bass - Jari Bäck
http://www.inverse.fi
https://www.facebook.com/messiahparatroops
The official video realised by Chiara Ljós can be admired at https://youtu.be/y_sfPsUvKo0
With influences as diverse as CATHEDRAL, GOATSNAKE, TYPE O NEGATIVE, DANZIG, TIAMAT, AGANOOR moves from the Eternal City creating an oppressive Doom Metal wrapped in a gothic breeze, and blended with the retro tones of the rawest of Stoner Rock.
The song "Icarus", available as digital single too, represents the band's first output and shows from its first tunes the essence of their music that is claustrophobic and hypnotic, a Doom Metal characterized by massive, down-tuned riffs and psychedelic atmospheres.
Dan, Anth, Stephen and Alex welcome you to their heavy ritual.
Pre-order CD and LP at https://t.ly/h4Mmp
Tracklist:
1. Bury My Soul
2. Icarus
3. Nadir
4. Emerald Lake
5. Morbid Skin
6. Mind Shadowing
https://linktr.ee/mykingdommusic
https://www.facebook.com/aganoorband
Wormholedeath Records is thrilled to announce the signing of Hungarian melodic black/death metal powerhouse MORS SILENS for the worldwide release of their upcoming full-length album, "INFERNAL LEGACY," set to unleash its infernal fury on May 9, 2025.
This partnership marks a pivotal moment for the band as they celebrate their 20th anniversary, continuing their legacy of delivering crushing riffs, haunting melodies, and thought-provoking themes that resonate with listeners across the globe.
"The band was founded in 2005, making this year our 20th anniversary. To celebrate this milestone, we couldn't be more excited about releasing our new album titled "Infernal Legacy"! The record will be released worldwide under the label WormHoleDeath."Stated the band.
Infernal Legacy: A Descent into Sonic Hell
This highly anticipated album delivers a profound sonic and lyrical exploration of mental and emotional states, showcasing Mors Silens' worldview and personal struggles. Comprising ten powerful tracks, "Infernal Legacy" delves into themes of social critique, emotional turmoil, and humanity's darker aspects. The album's title reflects the legacy left for future generations—a haunting reminder of suffering, destruction, and societal exclusion. With faster, more intense, and intricately crafted compositions, the band pushes their signature sound to new heights, hoping their message reaches audiences far and wide, inspiring reflection and change.
The album’s premiere track, "Nine Circles of Hell," serves as its crowning moment—a climactic conclusion that encapsulates the darkness, chaos, and resilience found throughout the record.
Tracklist
1. End of Eternity
2. Alastor
3 . Scorn
4 .Scarlet River
5. Chronicles of Devastation
6 . The Room
7 . Nine Circles of Hell
8 . Rise of the Dark One
9. Infernal Legacy
10. Obscurity of Oblivion
The Band’s Journey: From Underground to International Stages
Founded in 2005, Mors Silens has built a formidable reputation through relentless creativity and dedication:
2006: Debut demo Promising Redemption
2008: Second demo Doomed to Suffering
2014: EP Mors Certa, Hora Incerta, including videos for Black Pharaoh and Four Horsemen
2016: First full-length album Call of the Nether Realm, featuring Son of the Burning Sky and Collapse
2018: Sophomore album World of Pain, with The Brave and the Coward and Alone with My Demons
2019-2021: Overcame pandemic challenges to release Under the Dark Sun, featuring Buried Sorrow
Through lineup changes, international tours, and high-profile festival appearances alongside Fleshgod Apocalypse, Krisiun, and Kataklysm, the band has remained a pillar of Eastern Europe’s extreme metal scene.
www.youtube.com/MorsSilens
www.facebook.com/morssilens
We’re
proud to bring you the first vinyl edition for PÁSMO'S
mesmerizing debut self-titled album (originally released in spring 2024 on
cassette by the Czech label Vřesová Studánk), an unparalleled voyage
crafted through the mediums of dark post-punk and arcane heavy metal into the
remote landscapes and mystique of the fading ex-soviet Eastern Bloc.
Eight songs unraveling visions of soviet industrial ruins, abandoned factories, and dissolving concrete buildings scattered amongst the band’s native Moravian-Silesian region's wild nature, and consumed far beyond, eastward more into the relics of the old Soviet horizon reclaimed by nature and falling into dusty memory. An encompassing of Eastern European culture condensed into thirty five minutes of dark musical storytelling and spiritual reconnection to the "Zone" (or "Pásmo", in Czech). The epic crust punk of Amebix and Killing Joke's apocalyptic post-punk transposed into the crumbling atomic bunkers, abandoned mines, and industrial rusted ruins of the Eastern wilderness. The visions, sounds and legacy of Chernobyl and "Stalker" transfigured into shamanic mountain rock music. Echoes of Master's Hammer's occult heavy metal reverberating through abandoned factories, streams, valleys and waterfalls. Yugoslavian long-lost punk and metal, gipsy punk like VHK/Galloping Coroners, Belarusian dark post-punk like Molchat Doma and Russian melancholic new wave like Kino dissolving into a frenzied sonic continuum where infectious melodies celebrating a cherished birthplace are woven into a dark canvas of stark history and ominous memories from the past, embracing sinister presages from the present and future, coming once again into the Zone from beyond the Russian borders...
Pásmo's debut self-titled album will be officially released April 18 2025 on vinyl and digital formats worldwide and is now pre-orderable and streamable in full via all our channels.
Thank you as always for your time and attention given to our releases. Sincerely, Sentient Ruin
https://sentientruin.com/releases/psmo-psmo
https://sentientruin.com/bands#/pasmo
Helsinki-based doom metal band DENIGRATE released their fourth full length album titled "TO THE GODDESS UNKNOWN" on November 29th 2024. In the beginning of March 2025 the founding member, guitarist and main composer of Denigrate Seppo Nummela passed away suddenly. Music video was filmed earlier and now it is finished and released to honor the memory of Seppo.
Watch the music video: https://youtu.be/h0MxKRh13WE
Denigrate's Singer Galzi tells about the Song and the music video:
"In The Light was one of the first compositions for the album "To The Goddess Unknown" -the last individual of the album release as a music video.
Also the song was the only one from the album that kept its' work name from the beginning until completion.
We wanted to make this a proper art-and-headbanging-video to underline the sheer joy of doing what we do. Huge thanks goes to Markus Saarela for capturing the moments.
Though the song tells about taking and giving nothing in return, there dwells a glimpse of hope for a change at the end.
This we will dedicate to the memory our key-member, the founder of Denigrate, Seppo Nummela. We'll keep carrying the torch, don't you worry brother!"
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
www.facebook.com/denigrateCamp
https://www.instagram.com/denigrate_official/
French black-metal/hardcore/crust outfit DOCTOR LIVINGSTONE presents a vinyl reissue of their final album NOTES DU PARADIS / WHOOP WHOOP WHEE WHEE.
FFO
:
Catharsis ; Martyrdöd ; Converge ; pg.99 ; The Secret..
"From this magma of sound emerges a real musical personality, that of a totally schizophrenic doctor even sicker than his patients and ready to gut the listener"
17 years after its release through Overstage Imperator Productions, Notes Du Paradis / Whoop Whoop Whee Whee is the second and final album from the now-defunct French band Doctor Livingstone to be reissued in vinyl with the support of Coups de Couteau label. Known for mixing black metal, hardcore, and crust punk, Doctor Livingstone operated within a chaotic and abrasive space between genres, drawing comparisons to acts like Catharsis, Martyrdöd, Converge, pg.99, and The Secret.
Their music was intense, unpredictable, and relentlessly raw, making them a standout in the underground scene before the band eventually disbanded.
Recorded by Cédric Castel at the In The Box studio, Notes Du Paradis / Whoop Whoop Whee Whee is an experimental album that captures Doctor Livingstone's raw and unpredictable creative process, with twelve tracks—each presented in two different titles—blending abrasive textures, vulnerable moments, black metal, vocal distortion, and social commentary, all inspired by an eclectic mix of influences including Dada, the Marquis de Sade, Schopenhauer, and Cioran, and none of which were rehearsed prior to recording.
For its first ever vinyl pressing, the album has been carefully remastered by the renowned Bruno Varea, ensuring the album's sound remains as impactful and visceral as ever. The new artwork, designed by Maxime Taccardi, brings a fresh, yet faithful, interpretation to the album’s themes, offering a deeper visual dimension to match its sonic intensity which captures the essence of the music that influenced Doctor Livingstone’s early years. This is an album for those who appreciate the experimental, the unpredictable, and the boundary-pushing spirit of underground music.
Note that one of the band's distinctive features is its dark humor—the kind that makes you grit your teeth. While some bands tend to deliver a serious and straightforward message, Doctor Livingstone deliberately takes winding paths to create a sense of unease, always balancing on the edge between laughter and raw truth.
https://coupsdecouteau.bandcamp.com/merch
The band comments single:
"Sometimes when we face grief we bury it too deep for too long. The grief work remains unfinished or not done at all. We should learn to break the emotional dam before it is too late."
Listen to The Art of Grieving single: https://push.fm/fl/shadecrown-the-art
Biography:
The Finnish Shadecrown is a versatile melodic death metal band founded in Viitasaari in 2012, whose melancholic melodies and lyrics tell stories about the dark side of life. The band has released three full-length albums so far: Agonia 2016, Riven 2019, Solitarian 2021. The fourth album 0 will be released in 2025.
Track
list:
01. The Art of Grieving
02. In a State of Agony
03. Fragile Chapters
04. Gone
05. Zero
06. Under the Waves
07. Inadequate
08. Tear-blind
09. Repentance
Cover art by Saku Tammelin
Line-up:
Jari Hokka - Vocals
Joonas Vesamäki - Guitar
Tomi Tikka - Guitar
Saku Tammelin - Keyboards
Janne Salmelin - Bass & clean vocals
Kalle Varonen - Drums
Guest female vocals: Sheila Bernal
https://www.facebook.com/shadecrownband
FFO: Kreator, Children of Bodom
The official video for the album's first single, "Serrated Shadows," is available now at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9er9vxQnUk0
The single is available on Bandcamp, Spotify, and Apple Music.
Sacrament of the Sick is a monumental step forward from Executionist’s previous material. Improved production, performances, and writing have made the Executionist sound nearly unrecognizable compared to the band's debut EP, Destined for Destruction. Each track was meticulously crafted and poured over in Executionist’s home studio, and the final product shows that it was worth every ounce of attention. With a clear focus on melody and tighter songwriting, Sacrament of the Sick is a sonic journey sure to leave a lasting impact on the listener.
Pre-order:
https://executionist.bandcamp.com/album/sacrament-of-the-sick
Track Listing:
1. Ultionum
2. Edge of Annihilation
3. Wheels of War
4. Serrated Shadows
5. Divided We Stand... United We Fall
6. Thy Kingdom Come
7. Strange Aeons
8. Palace of Kings
9. Sacrament of the Sick
10. Coup de Grâce
Credits:
Music written by Brett & Tristan Ash
Lyrics written by Brett Ash
Vocals, guitar, bass - Brett Ash
Drums - Tristan Ash
Produced by Brett & Tristan Ash
Engineered & Mixed by Tristan Ash
Mastered by Colin Davis of Imperial Mastering
Album Artwork by Mitchell Nolte
Logo by ModBlackMoon & HermanTwo
Line-up:
Vocals/Guitar - Brett Ash
Drums - Tristan Ash
Bass - Austin Rose
Guitar - Mike Kinder
Bio:
Executionist was officially formed in 2021 by brothers Brett and Tristan Ash, who were 17 and 13 years old, respectively at the time. Their debut EP, Destined for Destruction, was released on January 27, 2021. Two years later, Executionist released "GENESIS 666" (March 2023).
After playing many shows together as a mere two-piece, Executionist finally added a bass player in 2024, in the form of Austin Rose. The three played more shows together before finally rounding out the lineup by adding Mike Kinder on guitar in March of 2025. Around the same time, Executionist announced the forthcoming release of their debut full-length album, Sacrament of the Sick. The lead single "Serrated Shadows," has already been released, with another single set to release on April 18. With the release of their album on the horizon, Executionist aims to play live as much as possible while writing
new music for their next project.
https://www.facebook.com/ExecutionistMetal/
Symphonic
blackened death metal duo RAWMOOR proudly unveils the lyric
video for "FORTH," a relentless descent into darkness,
taken from their forthcoming album EN ROUTE, DUE for release
on May 2, 2025, via Wormholedeath.
Prepare for total devastation. RawMoor unleashes Forth—a symphonic blackened death metal assault forged in defiance and drenched in wrath. This track drags you through a desolate wasteland of oppression, hypocrisy, and forced indoctrination, culminating in a rallying cry against the system.
Crushing riffs, ferocious vocals, and orchestral darkness collide to deliver a soul-shattering experience. Will you bow to the tyranny, or will you rise?
RawMoor: A Force in the Metal Underground
With an uncompromising vision, RawMoor merges haunting melodies, blistering riffs, and symphonic grandeur into an unrelenting storm of blackened death metal. Drawing inspiration from Dimmu Borgir, Agathodaimon, Windir, Cradle of Filth, Behemoth, and Finntroll, the duo carves out their own identity in the extreme metal underground.
Their upcoming album, En Route, cements their ability to balance brutality with elegance, setting them apart in an already savage genre. Guest soloist Renton (tracks 2, 3, 6) adds searing leads to the chaos, while Brim’s vocals deliver a dual assault of guttural brutality and spectral shrieks.
https://wormholedeath.com/
www.facebook.com/RawMoor
Features a diverse range of artists interpreting Laibach’s sound, including Prager Handgriff, Kirlian Camera .
To be released 21 May 2025 in limited edition vinyl, collector's edition CD and digital formats
Rune Serpent Europa, a label making a name for its unique blend of industrial, neofolk and medieval-inspired music, will release a reissue of the seminal tribute album, "Schlecht Und Ironisch - Laibach Tribut" on 21 May 2025.
Originally released in 1999, this updated version celebrates the enduring legacy of Laibach with a curated selection of classic tracks and exciting new contributions from a diverse range of artists. "Schlecht Und Ironisch - Laibach Tribut" showcases the band's profound influence on industrial and experimental music, inspiring a new generation of artists to explore the boundaries of sound and challenge the status quo.
It has been mastered to achieve optimal sound quality across all formats. This new reissue will be available in multiple formats, including a limited edition vinyl pressing with unique marble colours, a collector's edition CD with metal graphic elements and a digital release featuring exclusive bonus tracks.
It will be available in:
LP Marbled Black - Numbered Edition with sticker, Insert (limited to 250 copies)
LP Marbled Brown - Numbered Edition with sticker, Insert (limited to 250 copies)
CD Jewel Case + 8-page Booklet (limited to 800 copies)
CD (Special Edition), Jewell Case + Metal Artwork
LP (Test Pressing), 30 Copies + Metal Artwork
Bandcamp digital version
The album features a diverse range of artists interpreting Laibach's iconic sound, from industrial and EBM to dark ambient and neofolk, including Prager Handgriff, Kirlian Camera, Staat Und Organisation, DDR, Andrew King, Angels And Agony.
Laibach is a pioneering Slovenian industrial and experimental music group known for their provocative and often controversial approach to art and music. Their innovative sound and theatrical performances have earned them a cult following worldwide.
"Schlecht Und Ironisch - Laibach Tribut" is a testament to the enduring power of Laibach's music and a must-have for fans of industrial, experimental and avant-garde music.
Pre-orders: https://thecirclemusic.gr/product-category/distributed-stuff/?filter_artist-name=tribute-album
Rune Serpent Europa is a label that bridges the evocative worlds of industrial, neofolk and medieval-inspired music, establishing itself as a cornerstone for fans of atmospheric and avant-garde soundscapes. Complementing this artistic vision is its sub-label, Assur Anshar, which caters to the more energetic realms of electro and EBM (Electronic Body Music). Together, these entities form a hub for creative exploration, offering not just music but a total artistic experience.
Tracklist LP
A1 Regard Extrême - Vier Personen
A2 Apathetic Atrophy - We Are Forging the Future
A3 Anesthetik Pharma - F.I.A.T
A4 Knifeladder - Dogs Of War
A5 Kathodos White
B1 Andrew King - War Poem
B2 Staat Und Organisation - Cari Amici Soldati
B3 Prager Handgriff - Message From The Dark Star
B4 DDR - Der See
B5 Kirlian Camera - The Final Countdown (Laibach Suppe)
Tracklist CD
01 Regard Extrême - Vier Personen
02 Apathetic Atrophy - We Are Forging the Future
03 Anesthetik Pharma - F.I.A.T.
04 Knifeladder - Dogs Of War
05 Kathodos - White Law
06 Andrew King - War Poem
07 Staat Und Organisation - Cari Amici Soldati
08 Prager Handgriff - Message From The Dark Star
09 DDR - Der See
10 Kirlian Camera - The Final Countdown (Laibach Suppe)
11 Paolo F. Bragaglia - Mars
12 Discordance - Agnus Dei
13 Angels And Agony - God Is God
14 Northgate - Nova Akropola
15 Manipulation - Geburt Einer Nation
16 Runes Order - The Great Seal
17 Die Larm - God Is God
18 Naevus - Bloody Ground, Fertile Land
https://runeserpenteuropa.bandcamp.com/
https://www.facebook.com/runeserpenteuropa
Following
the recent unveiling of their latest single, "AEON AFTERGLOWS",
and the anticipation surrounding their debut album, French Melodic Death/Doom
entity WURMIAN now invites listeners to fully immerse
themselves in the depths of "IMMEMORIAL SHRINE".
Ahead of its official release on April 6th, 2024, "Immemorial Shrine" is now available for full streaming via Death Metal Promotion: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B9deM6EcqlI
A deeply evocative journey through bleak soundscapes and mournful melodies, "Immemorial Shrine" conjures the spirit of early '90s Melodic Death/Doom while embracing a contemporary production approach. The album unfurls in seven immersive tracks, each exploring themes of existential dread, solitude, and the inexorable passage of time. Antoine Scholtes' masterful composition and multi-instrumental execution breathe life into WURMIAN’s vision, weaving icy harmonies with thunderous riffs and cavernous growls.
Taking inspiration from titans of melancholic extremity such as Katatonia, October Tide, Amorphis, and Edge of Sanity, WURMIAN forges a sound that is both reverential and forward-thinking. "Immemorial Shrine" is an album that resonates with sorrow and intensity in equal measure, offering a deeply introspective yet sonically crushing experience.
The album will see its official CD release via Pest Records on April 6th, 2024. Pre-orders are available now: https://pestrecords.bandcamp.com/album/wurmian-immemorial-shrine
Let the shadows of "Immemorial Shrine" envelop you—listen now, and experience the weight of its haunting melodies and unrelenting darkness.
https://www.facebook.com/wurmian.band/
https://pestrecords.bandcamp.com
GRINDPAD - “VIOLENCE “ (re-release)
Format: Vinyl
Label: Iron Shield Records
For fans of : Slayer, Exodus, Madball, Anthrax, Municipal Waste and so on….
Tracklist:
01. My Name Is Violence
02. Burn the Rapist
03. Toxic Terror
04. The Knife Is Sharper than Ever
05. Justice Part 1: Crime
06. Justice Part 2: Punishment
07. Revuelta
08. Blood, Sweat and Pride
09. Mature Love
10. MK Ultra
11. To Those About to Die
12. Cephalopod Idolator(bonus track)
13. X-Mas Mosh(bonus track)
When Grindpad released their full album ‘Violence’ in 2020, it was meant to pave the way for the band.
With a strong release in hand, two big release shows planned in both Utrecht & Berlin, it was supposed to be their moment.
Sadly, Covid ruined everything; the lockdown started LITERALLY on their releasedate.
Fast forward, 2025. Violence is already 5 years old and Grindpad celebrates this with a re-release on vinyl!
Following the success of the EP ‘Sharkbite!’, Grindpad proves once again that they can not only improve but also create a full-length album packed with high energy, violence, and dare we say... fun thrash metal.
‘Violence’ is a masterpiece of up-tempo songs that make you want to fight the neighbours, but also features great mid-tempo thrashers that make you want to bang your head.
As the icing on the cake, this special vinyl release includes two exclusive bonus tracks that further highlight Grindpad's versatility and talent. Variety is, after all, the spice of thrash.
Don't miss this unique opportunity to get ‘Violence’ on vinyl and complete your collection. Prepare for a musical experience you won't soon forget!
GRINDPAD is:
JG – Guitar
Max - Drums
Axel - Guitar
Rik - Bass
Olivier – Vocals
Highlights for GRINDPAD
1 full length album released by Iron Shield Records and received very well by press & audience:
5 EP’s released by International labels and received very well by press & audience:
Dutch Metal Battle (2010, Winner)
Sharkbite (2017, independent – 2023 vinyl reissue, Iron Shield Records)
Violence (2020, Iron Shield Records – 2025 vinyl reissue, Iron Shield Records)
Finger Collector Crew (2023, Iron Shield Records)
https://www.grindpad.com/
Tracklist:
01. Spiral Through
02. Drowned
03. My Name is Your Name
04. Avichi
Now released song and music video "Drowned" is the second single from EP. The track fuses the raw intensity of black metal with the crushing melodies of melodic death metal and heavy, chugging riffs. Towards the end, hardcore and punk metal influences emerge, adding depth and dynamic contrast.
Watch the music video: https://youtu.be/6K5JAlMTL6c
Listen to the single on music services (Spotify, Apple Music, Tidal, Deezer): https://push.fm/fl/underwaterfather-drowned
The band tells about the song:
"What’s the song about? Well, cheerful topics like addiction, depression, and anxiety. In this story, the protagonist’s life slips out of control — like a bar of soap in a prison shower — until they ultimately decide to paint a picture… with their victim’s blood. The lyrics, penned by Samu Haatainen and Jere Harju, take the listener deep into the darkest corners of addiction, portraying its pain, destruction, and the extreme consequences that unfold when things spiral too far.
The track also features guest vocals by Jere Harju. "Drowned" is not only a stark depiction of addiction’s hopelessness but also a powerful collaboration, where Harju’s distinctive voice and lyrics bring an intense and haunting element to the song’s conclusion"
Biography:
Formed in the summer of 2024, Underwater Father was born from the vision of Samu Haatainen (guitars, vocals), who sought to create something darker and more stripped-down compared to their other band, Of Spite. Sharing most of its members with Of Spite, the lineup consists of Antti Lampinen (bass), Jan Lindberg (guitars, backing vocals), and Joonas Nieminen (drums) — a tight-knit unit with a shared passion for pushing metal’s boundaries.
Musically, Underwater Father weaves together the ferocity of black and death metal with the emotional depth of melodic metal. Drawing influences from bands like Mgła, Horna, Uada, Cradle of Filth on the extreme side and Sentenced, Bloodpit, and Somehow Jo! etc. On the melodic spectrum, the band creates music that is both crushing and atmospheric. Lyrically, their songs explore themes of birth, death, karma, and the search for meaning in life’s journey—both the light and the darkness that shape our fate.
https://www.facebook.com/underwaterfather
Genre
: Blackened
Heavy Metal
Label : Masked Dead Records / Sulphur Music
Release date : April 30th 2025
FFO: Judas Priest, Iron Maiden, King Diamond, Bewitched, Morgul Blade, Nite, Black Magick SS.
Blackened Heavy Metal hex STREGA unveils its first spell: "Stryx Strega Strygae" drops three astonishing songs which seems to be summoned from a never existed old dark fantasy saga of a unique bewitching charm.
With members of Ponte Del Diavolo, Darkend and The Headless Ghost, "Stryx Strega Strygae" features a style mixing 80's Heavy Metal classics with the eerie voices of Black Metal and sinister, theatrical scenarios. Furthermore, all lyrics are in Arrakyan, the band's peculiar language.
The hex has been cast. Expose your soul the curse and get bewitched!
Sale points:
80's Heavy Metal classics + Black Metal vocals + theatrical keyboards;
Lyrics in Arrakyan, the band's peculiar language;
With members of Ponte del Diavolo (Season of Mist) and Darkend (Dark Essence);
Dark fantasy atmosphere and aesthetics;
For fans of Judas Priest, Iron Maiden, King Diamond, Bewitched, Morgul Blade, Nite, Black Magick SS.
Tracklist:
1) Stryx Strega Strygae;
2) Era Kuolemann
3) Til-Aar Hyleventïdar
Strega is:
Stryx - vocals
Ombra - guitars
Teschio - guitars
Spettro - bass
Incubo - drums
Il Diavolo Misterioso - organ & synth (guest)
https://www.facebook.com/maskedeadrecords/
https://www.facebook.com/strega.officialband
YHWH: Arcane Blackened
Death Metal unleashes "TETRAGRAMMATON" via
Wormholedeath
In a thunderous collision of Belgian and Thai extreme metal sensibilities, enigmatic blackened death metal project YHWH has inked a devastating deal with Wormholedeath, preparing to unleash their debut EP "Tetragrammaton" on April 25, 2025.
Check out the trailer of Tetragrammaton here : https://youtu.be/1zcvsJ76nO0
Forged in the shadowy depths of underground metal, YHWH emerges as a cryptic musical entity led by composer Schem HaMephorash and her sister C. Bones, with S.M. Goat Ritual joining their ritualistic sonic assault in June 2024. Their debut EP represents a raw, uncompromising exploration of extreme metal's most primal instincts.
Tracklist
1. Realm of Darkness
2. Majestic Hatred
3. Police Bastard
4. Burden of Flesh
"These tracks are eight years in the making," the band cryptically reveals. "No overarching concept—just a relentless progression of sonic brutality inspired by the most extreme metal pioneers."
"Tetragrammaton" promises to be an unfiltered descent into the most visceral realms of blackened death metal, drawing inspiration from the genre's most relentless predecessors.
https://www.facebook.com/WormHoleDeath
Serpent Corpse have come up with an all killer no filler release of their own which not only fortifies their thrashy death metal sound but also expands upon it, as is evident from the latter songs of the album, with the last one alone being over 9 minutes long! Listen to one of the tracks from this release at https://serpentcorpse-label.bandcamp.com/album/retaliate
SERPENT CORPSE – “RETALIATE”
Genre
: Death
Metal
After unleashing a superbly received full length album in "Blood Sabbath", Canadian death metal band Serpent Corpse have come up with a new release with strong focus on songwriting and which sees them take their steely, thrash-tinged sound ahead. The songs on "Retaliate" are fleshed out but never forced, showcasing their full expression with them being generally longer than usual. The shortest song on this EP is over five minutes while the longest song crosses the nine minute mark, which clearly indicates the band's progressive tendencies. Each of the songs are packed with riffs albeit meticulously and there are sublime progressions within them all. The raw energy is palpable and comparable to the bands from the late 80s/early 90s when death metal still intermingled with thrash metal elements and the sound kept mutating. It is exciting to see the sound evolve especially towards the end, where they attempt to break out of the mould to write music that is more experimental without losing the plot. Serpent Corpse have not only aced the test with their faultless rendering of classic sounding, thrashy death metal music but their ability to work on it to make it something more than what we've been accustomed to listening to all these years is quite frankly impressive.
Line up
Adam Breault - Guitar
Andrew Haddad - Vocals & Bass
Christian Lacroix - Guitar
Zachariah Su - Drums
Cover artwork by Lucas Korte / Shoggoth Kinetics
Track listing
1. Brazen Serpent
2. Iron Corpse
3. The Undying
4. Meteor Summon
Release date - June 27th, 2025
https://serpentcorpse.bandcamp.com/
https://www.facebook.com/transcendingobscurityrecords
Thank you very much! Kunal Choksi Label owner Transcending Obscurity Mumbai, India
Release
date :
02 May 2025
Genre : Progressive Symphonic Black Metal
Origin: International
Duration: 41min21
Label: Les Acteurs de L’Ombre Productions
Network Distributor: Season of Mist / Plastic Head
Digital Distributor: The Orchard
Tracklist:
01. Empyreal Spindle
02. Legion Of The Moirai
03. Wrestling With The Gods
04. In The Throes Of Ascension
05. Arcane Creation
06. On A Starpath
07. The Sentinel
08. Supernal Light
09. Crowned
10. Q.E.D
Les Acteurs de l'Ombre Productions are delighted to announce the signing of KHÔRA!
Khôra is an international cosmic black/death metal band offering an atmospheric, sinister and orchestral journey. Initially a one-man band created in 2012 by Ole (ex-Autokrator) and author of a demo in 2016, the band took shape with the recruitment of Vasilis Kranos (Savaoth) on vocals and Lars E. Måløy (Dødheimsgard) on bass. The debut album “TIMAEUS” was released in 2020 (Soulseller Records).
Khôra returns in 2025 with a new album and a new line-up: Ole has surrounded himself with Frenchman Frédéric Gervais (Orakle, Cor Serpentii) on vocals, Swede Göran Setitus (ex-Setherial, Svartghast) on bass, and a new orchestrator in the person of Kjetil Ytterhus (Profane Burial, Haimad); he also includes other well-known guest artists from the metal scene: Rune 'Blasphemer' Eriksen (ex-Mayhem), Kristian Niemann (ex-Therion), Wolfgang Rothbauer (live Belphegor), André 'Cosmocrator' Søgnen (The Wretched End) and many more!
Mixed and mastered in France by Frédéric Gervais at Studio Henosis (In The Woods, Monolithe, Misanthrope, Pensées Nocturnes...)
https://www.facebook.com/KHORA.Official
The successor to “TIMAEUS” is called “ANANKE” and will be released on May 2025.
Pre-orders are now available: https://lesacteursdelombre.net/product-category/preorders
It is with great pleasure that today we unveal the cover of NIHILI LOCUS album "SEMPER" out on June 20th. Created by the great Norwegian photographer Kjetil Karlsen , the pic fully represents the essence of their music made of soft lights, dark atmospheres and extreme sounds. Here is also the tracklist of "Semper" that will be released on vinyl, digipak CD and tape:
Tracklist
1. Lugubri Lai
2. Polvericellule
3. Pensieri Nebulosi
4. (Grida) La Notte Eterna
5. Incolore Aberrazione
6. Il Tuo Sangue Per I Miei Maiali
With "Semper" we will release "Nihil Morte Certium" that is the reprint for the first time on double vinyl of the band's entire discography including "Mors" never released in physical format and "Premature Exequie" the 1991 demo of the first NIHILI LOCUS' incarnation when their moniker was OMIDIDIO.
Both works have beed completely re-mastered in a spectacular way by Giuseppe "Buzz" Nicolò at Lost Soul Studio and feature covers created by the same Kjetil Karlsen
Last, but not least, a celebratory BOX titled "Ineffabilis Memoriae Regurgitatio" limited to only 75 copies, will be out on the same day. It will include all the already mentioned new and old stuff, plus exclusive merchandise. The cover of the BOX has been realized by the talented Italian photographer Rossella Nikita Berton.
NIHILI LOCUS, a name, a cult, the history of Italian Extreme Music.
Pre-order now: https://t.ly/VLgvZ
NIHILI LOCUS come from Turin area and were born from the band OMICIDIO, formed in 1989, with Massimo Currò (bs), Mauro Veronese (gt), Bruno Blasi (v) and Roberto Ripollino (dr).
After the recordings of the demo "Premature Exequie" in 1991, the band change their name in NIHILI LOCUS and in 1992 Valeria De Benedictis (gt) joined the group who released quite soon the 7"EP "Sub Hyerosolima..." distributed by Obscure Plasma Records. In 1994 they released the concept tape "...Advesperascit..." which led them to have their first official contract with Boundless Recs, for the release of the MCD "...Ad Nihilum Recidunt Omnia" in 1996 recorded with keyboardist Simone Fanciotto.
In the years to come the group's activity was very unstable, until 2009 when they found themselves in an essential formation with the original members Massimo Currò (bs), Mauro Veronese (gt), and Roberto Ripollino (dr). With this line-up, it was recorded "Mors" only available for free download online. In the following years, Terror From Hell released a collection of all the recordings up to 1996 on CD.
The last years has served the band to concentrate on the conception, creation and recordings of the new album "Semper", the release that will finally allow the band to reap the fruits of a career always characterized by a melancholic pathos embodied in a dark sonorous extremism.
"Semper", along with the reissue and celebratory box, is scheduled for June 20th 2025, all on My Kingdom Music.
Releases (June 20th, 2025):
"SEMPER" [digipakCD, LP, Tape]
"NIHIL MORTE CERTIUM" [Gatefold 2 LP]
"INEFFABILIS MEMORIAE REGURGITATIO" [BOX with "Semper" in digipakCD, LP, tape; "Nihil Morte Certium" in Gatefold 2 LP; OMICIDIO "Premature Exequie" LP + exclusive merch].
Line-up:
Bruno: vocals
Valla: guitars
Ale: guitars
Max: bass
Robi: drums, growls
https://linktr.ee/mykingdommusic
https://www.facebook.com/nihililocus
NEWS 29.3.2025
MIRROR – „ HARVEST“ ( EP)
DART FROGGER – „ FUN GOTHIC“
VAYRON – “DEMO 2022” (TAPE)
FABULOUS DESASTER: veröffentlichen mit "COFFIN DWELLERS" erste Kostprobe vom kommenden Album!
Am 17. April erscheint mit "Crucify This!" das neue Album der Bonn Area Thrasher Fabulous Desaster! Bei einer Spielzeit von gut 45 Minuten erwarten euch 11 neue Tracks mit, wie schon auf den Vorgängeralben, schnellem und wütenden Speed-Thrash-Songs mit einem extrem hohen Energielevel. Auf „Crucify This!“ gibt sich die Band sogar noch etwas abwechslungsreicher als zuvor, und packt neben den typischen High-Speed Tracks auch komplexere Songs sowie eine Mid-Tempo-Dampfwalze aus. Mit "Coffin Dwellers" gibts jetzt eine erste Kostprobe auf dem MDD YouTube Kanal, der euch garantiert den Kopf abschraubt. Die finale Tracklist des Albums findet ihr anbei. Das Album wird außer als CD zu einem späteren Zeitpunkt auch als Vinyl Edition erscheinen. Check it out! Check it out! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PSzzzLvl0bc
https://www.facebook.com/fabulousdesaster
https://www.facebook.com/MDDShop
Spanish/American Progressive Metal duo, DISSOCIA, featuring members of Persefone and Wormed, have release debut album, TO LIFT THE VEIL, on Willowtip Records!
The album is available on CD, vinyl LP, and digital formats.
Purchase/Stream:
https://bit.ly/veil-willowtip
https://bit.ly/veil-bandcamp
DISSOCIA enters the mind of multi-instrumentalist Daniel R. Flys (Persefone, Eternal Storm) as the sonic landscape between two realms: the conscious and the unconscious. With ferocious and convoluted riffs, dreamy synths, extreme and subtle clean vocals, we enter this in-between world backed by Gabriel Valcázar's (Wormed, Cancer) chaotic and groove drumming and Paul R. Flys' cinematic violin layers.
Mixed and mastered by the prestigious Ukrainian engineer Max Morton (Jinjer, Ignea, Shokran), To Lift The Veil is a concept album that serves as a metaphor for being a growing seed in an asphalted world. DISSOCIA makes an effort to blend extreme metal with synthwave and dreamwave elements to create a fine progressive blend that is catchy and yet unpredictable to the listener. Further developing this mood, the stunning and oneiric artwork created by Rein Van Oyen (Haken) captures the lights and shadows present on the dynamic songwriting and all the contrasts found on the duo's debut.
Track
Listing:
1. Existentialist
2. He Who Dwells
3. Samsara
4. Zenosyne
5. The Lucifer Effect
6. Evasion
7. Out of Slumber
Credits:
Daniel R. Flys - Vocals, Guitars, Bass and Synths
Gabriel Valcázar - Drums
Guest violins performed by Paul R. Flys (track 7).
Additional post-production by Max Morton and Alex Tena.
Written by Daniel R. Flys.
Produced by Daniel R. Flys.
Drums recorded by Carlos Santos at Sadman Studio.
Vocals recorded by Alex Tena.
Vocals and violins recorded by Carlos Rodríguez.
Mixed and mastered by Max Morton at Morton Studio.
Design and layout by Rein Van Oyen.
https://www.facebook.com/dissociaofficial
BODY
OF FILTH
release new video "HORSE INCINERATOR" showing off their
Arachnid Cabinets .
"Body of Filth is a Las Vegas-based beatdown/deathcore band unleashing a sonic onslaught of brutal riffs, punishing breakdowns, and unrelenting energy. Formed in 2021, the band has undergone a transformation through lineup changes, ultimately solidifying their current lineup: Joe Koos (guitar), Ryan Blas (guitar), Loren Means (bass), Michael "Fundip" Taylor (vocals), and Chuck Shumway (drums). United by a shared passion for heavy music and a desire to create a raw, unbridled sound, Body of Filth is poised to become a staple in the
metal scene. With their intense live performances and unapologetic lyrics, they're ready to leave their mark.
Follow them for updates on upcoming shows, new music, and a healthy dose of sonic chaos."
Body of Filth is:
Joe Beardcore Koos - Guitar
Ryan Blas - Guitar
Loren Means - Bass
Chuck Shumway - Drums
Fundip Taylor - Vocals
Video Credits:
Animus Den Productions
Valacis Media
Arachnid Cabinets
Best Regards, Robby Perry (Artist Management, Press) Viscera Disgust Media
https://www.linktr.ee/bodyoffilth
https://www.facebook.com/visceradisgustmedia/
Listen to Where Serenity Prevails EP: https://push.fm/fl/aitf-ep
The band comments:
"Where Serenity Prevails" is our debut EP about the destruction of humanity and the Earth after it. The EP features acoustic sections and clean vocals as well as distorted sections and harsh vocals, polyphonic vocal harmonies and shifting time signatures. Jazz influences and breakdowns that break the traditional moulds bring additional flavours. From start to finish, the EP has an immersive atmosphere that creates strong images. During the composition process, our biggest musical influences were Gojira, Alcest and especially Opeth. The story was inspired by Studio Ghibli films. We highly recommend this EP for fans of progressive death metal and post-metal as well as fans of the bands mentioned above. And for all those who like a rough and authentic production, the EP was recorded, mixed and mastered by the band."
Biography:
Ashes In The Fall is a Finnish progressive death metal/post-metal band. During the band's 6 years of existence it has gone through numerous changes in personnel, with the current roster consisting of:
Touko
Kaihola - drums, percussion, backing vocals
Samuel Routama - lead vocals, samples
Anton Valros - bass, backing vocals
Simon Valros - guitars
Jennifer Evans - keyboards, samples, backing vocals, percussion
The band takes influences from many different sources, with our biggest influences probably being Opeth, Mastodon, Insomnium, Ulver, Neurosis, Alcest and Gojira. We also take influences from music outside the metal genre, such as jazz, folk, progressive rock and hardcore punk to name a few.
After laying dormant for a long time, Ashes In The Fall have finally started to pick up their pace, with the EP “Where Serenity Prevails” being scheduled for release in this spring on Inverse Records. The EP’s lead single Dusk of Mankind will be released to the public on January 30th 2025. With the release of this new material, Ashes In The Fall will also be playing even more live shows, with an upcoming highlight in the band's career being a performance at Tuska on the KVLT stage in June 2025.
Single version 'Dusk of Mankind' available here: https://push.fm/fl/ashesinthefall-dusk
Track list:
1. Kodamas (02:14)
2. Seven Days of Fire (04:41)
3. Dusk of Mankind (11:07)
Cover art by Tella Kullenberg
Line-up:
Touko Kaihola - drums, percussion, backing vocals
Samuel Routama - lead vocals, samples
Anton Valros - bass, backing vocals
Simon Valros - guitars
Jennifer Evans - keyboards, samples, backing vocals, percussion
https://www.facebook.com/aitfband
Hello
Folks, with full anticipation we can announce that there will be a new release
from the cult Death/Grinders of DEPRESSION in
fall 2025 and we have the honor to release it!
You can expect a 35-years-jubilee Double-CD with many new songs as well as newly recorded and previously unreleased material, plus a cover song, a guest appearance and a really successful cover artwork!
More detailed information will follow. So look forward to it, we definitely will!
Your D.D.D. Team
www.defyingdanger.de/shop/
Italiens okkulte Heavy Rocker kehren mit ihrem vierten Album zurück!
Die italienischen Okkult-Hardrocker THE OSSUARY sind endlich zurück! Ihr lang erwartetes viertes Album Requiem for the Sun erscheint am 23. Mai 2025 über Supreme Chaos Records. Die Band liefert acht brandneue Tracks voller doomigem und psychedelischem Heavy Metal, tief verwurzelt in den 70er-Jahren und der dunklen Seite der NWOBHM.
Mit Requiem for the Sun erweitert die Band ihren einzigartigen Downer-Rock in spektralere und traumähnliche Gefilde und taucht tiefer in introspektive okkulte Themen ein. Dabei bleibt THE OSSUARY kompromisslos authentisch und bewahrt den rohen, ungefilterten Spirit, der sie auszeichnet. Von der unheilvollen Eröffnung "Sacrifice" bis zur finalen Klangexplosion "Eloise" entfaltet sich das Album wie eine cineastische Klanglandschaft – durchtränkt von donnernden Riffs, gespenstischen Melodien und geisterhaften Vocals.
Dreht die Lautstärke auf 11 und lasst euch in das rituelle Finale von Requiem for the Sun hineinziehen!
Bereits heute präsentiert die Band das eindrucksvolle Video zu „Far From The Tree“, das von Costin Chioreanu stammt, der bereits mit Jethro Tull, Diamond Head, Tribulation, Ghost und Carcassgearbeitet hat, ist das Video eine visuelle Reise durch psychedelische und düstere Traumwelten, die den introspektiven Charakter des Songs perfekt einfangen.
Hier geht´s zum Video: https://youtu.be/wS3H1AlTirk
Die Band bleibt ihrer musikalischen Signatur treu – inspiriert von Black Sabbath, The Doors und Mercyful Fate, verbindet "Far From The Tree" doomige Riffs, hypnotische Melodien und okkulte Atmosphäre.
Highlights:
Viertes Album der Band mit organischem Sound, teilweise live im Studio aufgenommen.
Eine der besten Live-Bands Italiens in diesem Genre!
Konzeptuelles Musikvideo zum Song "Far From The Tree" von Costin Chioreanu, der bereits für Jethro Tull, Diamond Head, Tribulation, Ghost, Mayhem, Carcass, Voivod und C.O.C. gearbeitet hat.
Einflüsse: Black Sabbath, The Beatles, The Doors, Captain Beyond, Screaming Trees, Mercyful Fate, Witchfinder General.
Das vierte Album "Requiem For The Sun" verspricht eine cineastische Klanglandschaft voller Donner-Riffs und geisterhaften Melodien – Heavy Rock in seiner mystischen Form!
Album-Preorder: https://supremechaos.de/artists/the-ossuary/
Album-Presave: https://save-it.cc/scr/ossuary-requiem-for-the-sun
Topeka, KS-based brutal death metal horde UNMERCIFUL is set to unleash their highly anticipated fourth album, DEVOURING DARKNESS. The album marks a new era of relentless violence and sonic brutality! With ten tracks of scorching intensity and distorted vengeance, Devouring Darkness is filled with blistering blast beats, intricate kick drum patterns, and destructive riffing.
UNMERCIFUL has tapped extreme metal site Toilet Ov Hell for the exclusive premiere of the album's first single, "Infernal Conquering." A blistering ode to nuclear annihilation, "Infernal Conquering" embodies total annihilation.
Guitarist Clinton Applehanz comments on the song, “Fear consumes as the winds of mankind’s fire render all to dust. A nuclear bomb is almost as intense as this song!"
Stream
"Infernal Conquering" now at https://toiletovhell.com/premiere-unmerciful-infernal-conquering/
Devouring Darkness is set for release on CD, digital, and vinyl formats on May 23 via Willowtip Records.
Tracklist:
1. Miracle in Fire
2. Unnatural Ferocity
3. Malice Unbound
4. Devouring Darkness
5. Relentless Malevolence
6. Vomit you out*
7. Infernal Conquering
8. The Reaping
9. Voracious Lunacy
10. Vengeance Transcending
UNMERCIFUL has announced the first of many live assaults in support of Devouring Darkness. The band will host an album release show on June 20 at Warehouse on Broadway in Kansas City, MO, alongside Torn The Fuck Apart, Garoted, and Hossferatu.
Devouring Darkness sees the return of longtime member Jeremy Turner to guitar and introduces Josh Riley as the band’s new vocalist, further intensifying the group’s punishing sound.
The album was engineered and produced by Clinton Appelhanz at Waveworks Studio, with mastering handled by the legendary Alan Douches (Cannibal Corpse, Hate Eternal, etc.). Artwork by Santiago Francisco Jaramillo.
UNMERCIFUL is seeking a bassist for live performances and/or a permanent position. Serious inquiries only. Contact the band for details.
UNMERCIFUL is:
Clinton Appelhanz - Guitars/Bass
Jeremy Turner - Guitars/Bass
Trynt Kelly - Drums
Josh Riley - Vocals
https://www.facebook.com/willowtip/
www.facebook.com/officialunmerciful
Entrusted takes the listener to the depths of the mind, driven by heavy riffs and deep-rooted vocals. It is the slowest and heaviest song in the band's output so far. The band's guitarist and composer Markus Heikkinen says the following about the song:
“Entrusted is the band's most melancholic, even oppressive song to date. Despite its anxiety, the song has become an important part of the band's story.”
“I see that the lyrics of the song have different meanings, depending on the listener. They can describe men who, without speaking to each other, watch an autumn campfire somewhere in the woods. The lyrics also have a melancholic side, which I think fits well with the heavy guitar sound of the song," continues the band's drummer and lyricist Timo Korkalainen.
Listen to Entrusted on streaming services: https://push.fm/fl/northvoid-entrusted
Biography:
Forged in North Karelia in January 2020, Northvoid delivers a musical assault rooted in the melodic death metal of the 90’s. With a bond forged in childhood, our members now channel the raw, untamed energy of the past & present into every note.
Our music is a fusion of melodic heaviness and groove, inspired by the harsh environment and wilderness of the north. Experience the power and versatility of our music, which broadly covers different elements of metal music, guided by the attitude of the frost-bitten north. Northvoid isn't just music – it's a journey into the heart of coldness and wilderness.
Join us and feel the fury!
Listen
to the first single Wilderness: https://push.fm/fl/northvoid-wilderness
Track list:
1. Northern Breeze
2. Wilderness
3. Sun & Moon
4. Entrusted
5. The Ember
Mix & Master: Heikki Marttila/Guru Studio, Joensuu
EP picture by Timo Korkalainen, cover artwork Markus Heikkinen
Line-up:
Markus Heikkinen: guitars
Timo Korkalainen: drums
Kimmo Timonen: vocals
Risto Aittola: bass
https://www.facebook.com/northvoid
Excerpt - "an avant-garde extravaganza of death, black, and prog metal, a remarkably elaborate, technically jaw-dropping, and highly idiosyncratic head-spinner of a high order"
FELGRAVE – “OTHERLIKE DARKNESSES”
Genre:
Avantgarde
Death/Black/Doom Metal
After dropping a well-received death/doom album five years back, Felgrave has crafted an ingenious album melding influences of doom, black and death metal in a way rarely done before. The one-man band has broken the mould and the music on this album flows in an intuitive, undulating, almost whimsical manner, touching upon several styles and effortlessly shape shifting through them all. The songs are between 12 to 18 minutes long and each one seems to tell a tale of its own. There is so much going on in each song that it demands repeated listens which isn't necessarily arduous because of the smooth transitions and the overall coherency. The sound is strangely all encompassing - there are acoustic passages with clean vocals as well as intense and complex parts that wouldn't be out of place on a technical death metal album. It's stuff like this which makes this album fascinating, and what makes it come alive is the passion with which it is meticulously crafted - it seeps through the music and elevates it beyond the ostensible stringing together of disparate parts. 'Otherlike Darknesses' is multi-faceted and yet has a fairly cohesive sound with exceptional song writing; albums like these definitely don't come out too often.
Line up:
Vocals, guitar, bass, keyboards and programming by M. L. Jupe
Drums by Robin Stone (Evilyn, Norse)
Mixed by M. L. Jupe
Mastered by Brendan Sloan (Convulsing)
Artwork by Adam Burke (Artificial Brain, Plasmodium)
Tracklisting:
1. Winds Batter My Keep
2. Pale Flowers Under an Empty Sky
3. Otherlike Darknesses
Release date - April 25th, 2025
https://www.facebook.com/transcendingobscurityrecords
https://www.facebook.com/felgrave.doom
Thank you very much! Kunal Choksi Label owner Transcending Obscurity Mumbai, India
A new force in Blackened Death Metal has emerged to lay waste to 2025! FLESHSPOIL, featuring veteran players from Arsis, The Final Sleep, and Illucinus, will release full-length debut album, The Beginning of the End, March 28 on digital format!
Fans of classic death, black, and doom metal take note! FLESHSPOIL delivers a haunting and aggressive soundscape, and features a lineup of seasoned musicians: Jeff Andrews (guitar/vocals), a veteran of New York’s metal scene, known for his work with The Final Sleep, Armor Column, Hush, Ironweed, Scavengers, and Held Under. Mike Van Dyne (drums), known for his role in Arsis, where he played on acclaimed releases such as A Celebration of Guilt and A Diamond for Disease, and toured globally alongside heavyweights like Behemoth, Arch Enemy, Exodus, Cynic, Dying Fetus, Grave, Necrophagist, Napalm Death, and Six Feet Under. Dan Saltzman (bass), hailing from the Bay Area, whose impressive work has been showcased in Illucinus and The Hunt, as well as recent demonstration videos for ESP bass guitars.
Produced and mixed by Brett Portzer (Skinless, Author & Punisher, Arsis), The Beginning of the End consists of six tracks clocking in at 37 minutes. It is the creative vision of Andrews and Van Dyne, who recorded two albums and performed together alongside such notable bands as At The Gates, Wolves In The Throne Room, Sanctuary, Rivers of Nihil, Fates Warning, All That Remains, and many others with their previous band, The Final Sleep. The Beginning of the End additionally includes guest appearances by Kyle Chapman (Aethereus, Blighted Eye), John Judson (Rwake, Scott Kelly), and Petr Oplatka (Illucinus).
Pre-order The Beginning of the End:
Track
Listing:
1. Bleed Through This Life
2. Skies Turn To Graves
3. Fleshspoil
4. Walking Dead
5. A Frail Demise
6. Born Into Despair
Credits:
Guitar solo and additional chaos on “Bleed Through This Life” by Kyle Chapman of Aethereus and Blighted Eye.
Guitar solo on “Walking Dead” by Petr Oplatka of Illucinus.
Lap steel guitar on “Bleed Through This Life” and “Skies Turn To Graves” by John Judkins of Rwake.
Drum tracking engineered by Brett Portzer at White Lake Music & Post.
Guitar and vocal tracking engineered by Van Dyne/Andrews.
Produced, mixed & mastered by Brett Portzer.
Music and arrangements by Andrews/Van Dyne. Lyrics by Andrews.
Cover art: “L’Umana Fragilità” by Salvator Rosa (1656)
Line-up:
Mike Van Dyne - Drums
Jeff Andrews - Guitar/Vocals
Dan Saltzman - Bass
https://fleshspoilofficial.bandcamp.com/album/the-beginning-of-the-end
Watch a video visualizer to the “The Siren’s Choice” here https://youtu.be/FYLqj-pVDnc or
listen to the track via streaming services: https://bio.to/cots
The band commented: “‘The Siren’s Choice’ is a track we are particularly proud of. It has all the gloom-and-doom vibes that make us who we are, but also felt that we made a step forward when writing it. The playfulness of the guitar riffs with the samples was a pleasant surprise when we laid them together.”
This follows the release of a music video for the title track which premiered on The Obelisk and can be viewed here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4j49YCtl3j4 . The video serves as a powerful visual representation of the band's concept, contrasting the creations of man with the untamed instincts within us.
Formed in Athens in 2017, Church of the Sea have carved a distinct niche for themselves, balancing the crushing weight of doom with the ethereal beauty of dark electronic rock. Their signature sound blends fuzzed guitars, heavy distorted beats, and Irene's captivating, chant-like vocals, creating an atmosphere that is both heavy and dreamlike, with hints of shoegaze and noise-rock intensity.
“Eva,” the band's sophomore album, will be available on digital and CD formats, with a limited “sunburst” edition on vinyl.
The album was recorded at Suono Studios, engineered, produced, and mixed by Alex Bolpasis, and mastered by Nick Townsend at Infrasonic Mastering, continuing their established collaborative relationships from their debut EP “Anywhere but Desert” (2018) and debut album “Odalisque” (2022).
Throughout their career, Church of the Sea have graced the stages of numerous festivals and shared the bill with notable acts such as Antimatter, The Murder Capital, Messa, and Dool, including two sold-out performances at St. Paul’s Anglican Church in Athens.
Ahead of the album’s release, Church of the Sea will perform as special guests to Wolvennest and ΛΑΜΔΑ on 22 March at AN Club in Athens, Greece.
Church of the Sea are:
Irene – Vocals
Vangelis – Guitars
Alex – Synths and samples
https://www.facebook.com/these.hands.melt
https://www.instagram.com/churchofthesea
Wormholedeath is thrilled to announce the signing of RICKERT G, a visionary melodic death metal artist hailing from Morelia, Michoacán, Mexico. Rickert G has inked a deal with Wormholedeath for the release of his debut album, ENDLESS THOUGHTS, which is slated to drop on April 11, 2025.
Rickert G’s journey is forged in the fires of creativity, defiance, and pure passion for the art of heavy music. A student of titans like Therion, Megadeth, Iron Maiden, and Pantera, Rickert carved his path through formal training in musical composition at UMICH’s Facultad Popular de Bellas Artes before diving deeper into music production and film scoring in some of Mexico’s top institutions. The result? A melodic death metal project that fuses technical prowess with raw emotional storytelling.
Rickert
G Speaks Out
“The signing with Wormholedeath has been an extraordinary surprise, marking a new chapter in my life and offering the opportunity to engage in what was once my dream: the professional world of metal music! The suddenness of it all has taken me by surprise, making me reflect on how things have been, the life I have lived, and how it can be from now on. It revitalizes me, helping me reconcile with the past and embrace the present opportunity to build a beautiful future. I am grateful to the entire WHD team for their interest in my music, their communication, and their patience. Let’s keep forging metal!”
Unveiling the Darkness of Endless Thoughts
Endless Thoughts is more than an album—it’s an intense, cathartic exploration of trauma and resilience. Born from the emotional aftermath of post-traumatic stress disorder caused by psychopathic abuse, the album delves into the harrowing depths of psychological and sexual abuse. Across eight evocative tracks, Rickert G narrates a descent into decadence, with each song representing a mental state or pivotal situation of the protagonist.
This conceptual masterpiece aims to engage listeners on a deeper level, offering not just entertainment but a visceral artistic statement of honesty and resistance. From its sonic architecture to its lyrical storytelling, Endless Thoughts draws listeners into a poignant journey of reflection and imagination.
Musically, Rickert G’s sound is a seamless fusion of melodic death metal influences, recalling the brilliance of bands like Hypocrisy, Amon Amarth, Dark Tranquillity, Opeth, At the Gates, and In Flames. Yet, it’s uniquely his own—a testament to his multifaceted musical background and his ability to weave intricate emotions into compelling compositions.
Tracklist
01. The Journey
02. Farewell
03. The Mass of the Dead
04. Hypocrite
05. Coming Home
06. Singularity
07. Endless Thoughts
08. The End of Sanity
www.youtube.com/@rickertgvt
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Polish
black metal titans FURIA will take part in a unique
project on 5th and 6th April at Kinoteatr Rialto for the 25th anniversary of
the Silesian Film Archive in Katowice, Poland. Furia will play its songs
accompanied by unique materials from the only regional film archive in the country.
The band has chosen archival films, which show, among other things, how the Silesian region was created and developed, how the legendary Spodek in Katowice was built, how life changed in Silesian cities and towns. We will also see artistic impressions inspired by the industrial landscape of the region or local crafts; recorded on film tapes, full of nostalgia, images of ordinary life: everyday activities that our grandparents, parents or ourselves engaged in years ago.
During this anniversary concert, we will see materials from the Silesian Film Archive, which Furia will illustrate with compositions from its albums, transferring the images of old Silesia to a completely different, surprising and hypnotising dimension.
Furia is one of the most original Polish black metal bands. The band was formed in 2003 in Katowice by vocalist and guitarist Michał “Nihil” Kuźniak. The band also includes Kamil “Sars” Staszałek (bass), Grzegorz “Namtar” Kantor (drums) and Artur Rumiński (guitar, since 2013). Furia has several album releases under its belt, performances in Japan, Romania, UK, at OFF Festival and at the Primavera Sound Festival in Barcelona, among others; a nomination for the “Polityka” Passport and cooperation with Jan Klata and the Krakow Stary Theatre on the adaptation of Stanisław Wyspiański’s “Wesele”. An important source of inspiration for the Katowice band is the tradition, culture and art of Upper Silesia: its mythological universe, to which they willingly and often refer in their work (e.g. “Guido”, “W Śnialni”).
The Silesian Film Archive was established 25 years ago in Katowice and is run by the Silesia Film Institute. It is the first and only regional film archive on the cultural map of Poland. Located in the basement of the Kosmos Cinema in Katowice, the Film Archive is mysterious because the relatively little-known space is filled with traces of film history. There you will find stills, posters, scripts, press clippings and over 10,000 film copies. Above all, thousands of old film material (including 8 mm, 16 mm and 35 mm tapes), especially those related to the subject of Upper Silesia. The Film Archive carries out its mission by collecting, storing, restoring, digitising and making available old film materials.
https://www.facebook.com/paganrecords
https://www.filmotekaslaska.com/
https://silesiafilm.com/
NERVOUS - "ACQUIESCENCE"
Everything about Acquiescence has been shaped by Ciesielski’s hands, from the songwriting and production to mixing, mastering, and artwork. This album is a true reflection of his vision—an uncompromising mix of black and death metal influences, intertwined with elements of classical music and progressive rock. The result is a dense, intense sound that pulls you in and holds you captive. Acquiescence explores a journey of rebellion against one’s nature, confronting deep fears, and ultimately embracing harmony within oneself. The album is a reflection of Ciesielski’s personal experiences of growing up, entering adulthood, and accepting who he truly is.
Tracklist
1.Acquiescence
2. Heavy is the Head that Wears an Imaginary Crown
3. Vermin Within
4. The Will to Power
5. Fragile
6. It Didn't Start with You
7. Acquiescence II
8. River
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AKANTOPHIS – “ERNEUERUNG”
Label: Self-Released
Release Date: April 14, 2025
Format: Digital, LP, CD
Genre: Black Metal
FFO: Deathspell Omega, Ved Buens Ende, Bethlehem
Country: Germany
Akantophis, from Germany, present their new album, "Erneuerung", set to be released on April 14, 2025. The album features seven tracks with a total running time of 42 minutes, blending atmospheric intensity and aggression. Recorded live at Liquid Aether Audio and mastered under the direction of Mario Dahmen, the album captures an organic and dynamic feel.
The lyrics are primarily in German, adapted to the themes of each track and presented with more variety than before. Akantophis was founded in 1998 and secured their first underground success with "Galaria: Terra@Exitus" in 2001. After a break in 2004 for personal reasons, the band reunited in 2017 with a slightly revised lineup, releasing the 7-inch "Wiederkehr" as a turning point. In 2020, they followed up with "EXITUS XX" (MCD), closing the chapter on their older material and paving the way for this new release.
With "Erneuerung," Akantophis explore a broader sound while staying true to their roots, aiming to connect with a wider audience through this release.
Tracklist:
1. Spot
2. Lobotomie
3. Perforation
4. Renewal
5. Horizont aus Glas
6. # 9010
7. See Me
Line-up:
Andi – Vocals
Sebastian – Guitar
Lars – Bass
Micha – Drums
The recording, mixing and mastering took place at Liquid Aether Studio (near Cologne) in Nov- Dec 2023 under the direction of Mario Dahmen.
https://akantophis.bandcamp.com/music
https://www.instagram.com/akantophis/
The
wait is over. Today Cristina, with her creature OF THE MUSES,
opens the doors to her new album "UNDERHEAVENS— OF BLOOD,
GHOSTS AND SALTWATER", premiering the single "THE
IN-BETWEEN WAS A FEVER DREAM". The lyric video of the song
realized by Goffredo Passi / EstremArte Videoproduzioni is available at https://youtu.be/HMGO5GtAaVs
The song ushers us into a very vulnerable and personal universe full of pain, rage and passion, which, unlike on her debut "Senhal", is no longer conveyed through the extremism of screams, blastbeats and distortion, but rather through gripping emotional depth, both for how this is manifested in Art, music and words, and for the underlying concept (terminal illness, the loss of a loved one, life and death as a whole).
We are deeply proud of what is emerging and how this creature has been welcomed so far. "Underheavens— Of Blood, Ghosts and Saltwater" is a journey full of emotions and different nuances and will be released on April 25, 2025 by My Kingdom Music in LP, digipakCD, tape and digital format and you can pre-order it at: https://t.ly/QQNTv
For lovers of The Gathering, Mercury Rev, The 3rd and the Mortal, Garbage, Manic Street Preachers, Lush, Emma Ruth Rundle, a definitive must-have.
https://linktr.ee/mykingdommusic
https://www.facebook.com/ofthemuses
For fans of : Der Weg einer Freiheit, Deathspell Omega, Gaerea or Marduk
Check them out on YouTube and subscribe! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FRYoHOOffjg
Ten will be released on Malpermesita Records in March 28, 2025. This magnificent act of Black Metal features none other than Kevin Paradis (ex-Benighted...) on drums, and it's a journey you won't want to miss.
An unconventional blend of violence, melancholy, horror, and melody that defines this deeply personal take on Black Metal.
www.youtube.com/@pathstodeliverance
https://www.facebook.com/pathstodeliverance
Pre-orders
are open now via the record label’s webstore: https://lnk.to/EPDMN
This special collaboration sees Domhain and Ephemeral each contribute one brand new track, both exploring vividly naturalistic, acoustic soundscapes that evoke an extraordinary sense of quiet and ethereal melancholy. Listeners can anticipate a unique blend of Domhain's signature emotional intensity and Ephemeral's rich, immersive atmospheres.
Ephemeral shared their excitement, stating: “We couldn’t be happier about this collaboration with our dear label mates Domhain who share our passion for mythical, melancholic and meaningful music, lyrics and visual art. It’s been a great honour for us and an absolute pleasure to join forces for this special release!”
Domhain echoed this sentiment, commenting: “We are over the moon to share the news of our collaboration with our friends and wonderful musicians from Ephemeral. We are so proud to see these two tracks side by side on this EP, and we hope you will enjoy listening to them together as much as we do. “Of Pine and Oak” is an ode to nature, to our connection to it, and to the inspiration it may bring… which we think will resonate with many of you. A million thanks to our common label These Hands Melt for facilitating this split and for always being so encouraging and excited with our music.”
"Of Pine and Oak" will be available digitally and as a limited edition (200 copies) 12” single-sided colour vinyl.
Hailing from Northern Ireland, Domhain is a new project formed by four experienced musicians from the Irish metal scene. Their sound is an emotional blend of post-black, blackgaze, and atmospheric black metal. Their debut mini-album "Nimue", released in October 2023 by These Hands Melt, featured guest cello by Jo Quail and was recorded at Foel Studio with Chris Fielding (Conan, Primordial). Each of the three tracks on "Nimue" was accompanied by a conceptual music video created by the band’s drummer and visual director, Anaïs Chareyre-Méjan.
Ephemeral is a dark folk trio from Würzburg, Germany, formed in 2019 by Ella Zlotos, Nikolaus Jira, and Patrick Maiwald. Their music creates a unique blend of melancholic folk with progressive elements, incorporating flutes, whistles, guitars, keyboard instruments, percussion, and strings, all topped with sung and spoken-word vocals. Their lyrics draw inspiration from English literature, exploring themes of longing, growth, transience, and new beginnings.
https://www.facebook.com/Domhain.band/
https://ephemeral-band.de/
https://thesehandsmelt.shop/
https://www.facebook.com/these.hands.melt
Kraków (PL) - Polish Death Metal duo, DORMANT ORDEAL, in collaboration with No Clean Singing, have premiered "SOLVENT," the second single from forthcoming album, TOOTH AND NAIL.
Stream it the following link: https://www.nocleansinging.com/2025/03/18/an-ncs-premiere-dormant-ordeal-solvent/
Dormant Ordeal, are set to release Tooth and Nail, the band's first album for Willowtip and fourth overall, on April 18! The album will be available on CD, vinyl, cassette, and digital formats, and follows widely praised third album, The Grand Scheme of Things.
"We worked hard to make this fourth album happen," says guitarist Maciej Nieścioruk. "JNS Studio once again did a great job tuning in to our suggestions, while having the support of Willowtip gave us freedom to focus on creativity without being distracted. Stick around and have a listen once it's released, might be just what you're looking for."
Dormant Ordeal was formed in 2008. Their debut album It Rains, It Pours (2013), showcased the aggressive and energetic sound, while We Had It Coming (2016) refined their songwriting with thought-out structures and darker textures. Released in 2021, The Grand Scheme of Things was critically acclaimed for blending brutal precision with blackened influences and a thought-provoking lyrical approach. Over the years, known for their intense and atmospheric approach to the genre, the band has established itself as a impactful entity in the modern death metal scene.
Pre-order:
https://willowtip.com/bands/details/dormant-ordeal.aspx
https://dormantordeal.bandcamp.com/album/tooth-and-nail
Line-up:
Maciej Nieścioruk - Guitars
Maciej Proficz - Vocals
Track
Listing:
1. Wije i Mary, Pt. 1
2. Halo of Bones
3. Horse Eater
4. Orphans
5. Solvent
6. Dust Crown
7. Against the Dying of the Light
8. Everything That Isn't Silence Is Trivial
9. Wije i Mary, Pt. 2
Credits:
Music, lyrics and arrangements by Maciej Nieścioruk.
Drums arrangements by Chason Westmoreland and Maciej Nieścioruk.
All tracks except drums recorded by Paweł Grabowski at JNS Studio in Warsaw.
Drums played and recorded by Chason Westmoreland.
Guest vocals on "Solvent" by Dominic Nucciarone recorded by Samuel Dufour.
Artwork by See Machine.
Art direction by Maciej Nieścioruk.
Design by Michał “Xaay” Loranc and Maciej Nieścioruk.
https://www.facebook.com/willowtip
https://www.facebook.com/dormant.ordeal/
Label: Rottweiler Records/Independent Release
Release Date: March 22nd 2025
Genre: Heavy And Western
For fans of: ZZ Top | Johnny Cash | Lynyrd Skynyrd | 38 Special
It’s been ten years since The Comancheros started rolling along the blacktop highways, under the star dusted skies, carrying their hard rocking anthems and heartfelt ballads from the cities to the deserts, the forests to the sea. Bringing cowboys to the bars and broken hearted ghosts to their campfire, the years have passed in moments since their journey began back in 2015. Then suddenly there was a decade in that rearview mirror, stretching out behind them in miles and stories, drinks and songs…
To celebrate the first ten years of an adventure which shows no signs of reaching an end, The Comancheros have compiled an album of tracks that demonstrate the heart-on-the-sleeve emotion of their music; as diverse as life and as dark as the longest nights, as honest as tears and proud in their own skin…defiant, unbreakable, rebellious to the last breath. A Decade In The Mirror brings together songs never released before in a physical format, limited edition EPs whose CD runs have long since sold out, rarities from split cassette editions and live tracks that have never been made available before. Every aspect of The Comancheros’ spirit in all its raw grit and glory, from the dancing riffs and ZZ Top boogie of ‘Crazy As Hell’ to the melancholy reflection in the shadow of the gallows of ‘Don’t Forget My Name’, the gentle balladry of ‘I Stare At Trains’ to the smooth melodies, hard guitars and exuberance of ‘We Own The Night’. Perhaps what permeates all The Comancheros music more than anything else, all of A Decade In The Mirror from the laidback Americana of opener ‘The Day George Jones Died’ to the final whiskey salute of ‘If I Could Pick A Way To Go’ recorded live in Spain, is the untarnished honesty of expression that runs through it all like blood. Bringing together influences from southern rock, pure country and American folk ballads that stretch their roots deep into the past, The Comancheros have found their own definition of their unique sound – Heavy and Western – and that’s what you’ll find on A Decade In The Mirror.
On March 22nd Rottweiler Records will release the digital version of A Decade In The Mirror, while The Comancheros will be taking the traditional path, launching the album in CD format with a special show at The Basement in Nashville on the same day. Whichever format is right for you, just make sure you listen to A Decade In The Mirror and discover the sound of Heavy and Western, the sound of The Comancheros!
Line-up:
Tanner Jones - Vocals/Guitar
Jon Green - Vocals/Bass
R. Michael Cook- Drums
https://www.rottweilerrecords.com/
https://www.facebook.com/comancherosband
The
Circle Music has signed the influential Swedish melodic death metal
band, GATES OF ISHTAR. Revered as one of the genre's most
underrated acts, Gates of Ishtar are poised to triumphantly return with their
first new album in nearly three decades.
Formed in Luleå, Sweden, Gates of Ishtar burst onto the scene with their seminal 1996 debut album, "A Bloodred Path", which quickly cemented their place in the pantheon of melodic death metal. Two more critically acclaimed albums followed, "The Dawn of Flames" (1997) and "At Dusk and Forever" (1998), showcasing their signature blend of razor-sharp riffs, thunderous drums, and the unmistakable growls of vocalist Mikael Sandorf. Despite their early success and promising trajectory, the band went on hiatus, leaving a void in the metal scene that their dedicated fanbase keenly felt.
After a 17-year silence, the anticipation for a reunion grew, and while a planned comeback in 2015 was sadly derailed by the passing of drummer Oscar Karlsson, Gates of Ishtar finally resurrected in November 2023 with a powerful performance at House of Metal. The overwhelming response from fans at this show ignited the spark for new music, leading to the decision to record a new album.
The Circle Music is ecstatic to welcome Gates of Ishtar to their roster. "If there was a list of the most underrated bands in metal, Gates of Ishtar would hold a prominent place,” states the record label. “It's been almost 30 years since their legendary debut 'A Bloodred Path' appeared, and still remains in the pantheon of melodic death metal. Life often plays strange games. One thing is certain: Gates of Ishtar is owed a lot and they are coming back determined to claim it all, one by one. It is our great joy to be on this journey together! Stay tuned, the Gates are open again..."
Gates of Ishtar themselves are equally enthusiastic about this new chapter. "The gates are open once more!!! We are super excited to work together with Maria and The Circle Music to bring you our new album! It will be the first new release in almost 3 decades and we have put all our hearts and souls into this beast of an album," the band comments. "The process of writing this new material has been a joyful experience and it didn't take more than a minute to realise that we still had that magic flow between us all in the band. We can't wait to hear your response to it and hopefully we meet you all out there in 2026! Hail Inanna!"
Fans who have been eagerly awaiting new material will be thrilled to hear that Gates of Ishtar’s signature sound remains potent, delivering Swedish melodic death metal at its finest.
Adding to the significance of their return, Gates of Ishtar recently performed a devastating live show in their hometown of Luleå. This performance coincided with the 30th anniversary of their very first concert in the same location, marking a powerful full-circle moment for the band.
https://linktr.ee/thecirclemusic
https://www.facebook.com/gatesofishtarofficial
Bands like Byonoisegenerator are exceedingly rare. We've been waiting a long time for their new album and now it's finally here! They're mixing jazz with a pretty extreme and violent form of music and the result, quite frankly, is exhilarating. They'd like to call their music "jazzgrind". Check it out for yourselves. There are two official videos and another track which you can find in this email and you can also listen to them all on Bandcamp at https://byonoisegenerator-label.bandcamp.com/album/subnormal-dives
BYONOISEGENERATOR – „SUBNORMAL DIVES“
Genre
: Jazzgrind/Mathgrind
Byonoisegenerator are set to make a splash again after seven long years with a new album of what they'd like to call “jazzgrind” that sounds just as shocking and exhilarating as you would imagine. It's the kind of album that compels us to see things from a different perspective. While jazz influences and usage of a saxophone in extreme music has been witnessed before, it’s hardly ever done with a style of music this extreme and cathartic. The dedicated sax player infuses the violent music with jazzy parts that not only serve as a break from the cacophony but they also punctuate the music, enhance it, and elevate it from your regular grind or death metal band. The music is highly intricate, even technical, and despite the short length of the songs, it might require multiple listens for it to be fully deciphered and for the unsuspecting listeners to get its odd appeal. They've used the free-style spirit to concoct music that's outstanding and in the process have also ensured that it's more than something having temporary novelty value. At this point in their career, they've been able to masterfully meld the seemingly contradictory influences and have created songs that are more than just ideas, with each having their own identity and charm. It is clear that Byonoisegenerator are onto something special and they have the chops and attitude to pull off something as outrageous and irresistible as this.
Line up
Tim - Vox
Hal° - Guitar
M1t - Bass
Sh3la - Saxophone
NOx - Drums
Artwork by Dmitry Rogatnev
Track listing
1. Eb(D#)
2. IQ69Exaltations
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Release date - June 13th, 2025
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Thank you very much! Kunal Choksi Label owner Transcending Obscurity Mumbai, India
Carsten von ENTERA hat seine alte Death
Metal Band "CAEDES IN ABSOLOM" wieder aufleben lassen
Stahlsarg Song: https://caedesinabsolom.bandcamp.com/track/stahlsarg
Stahlsarg Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zbUQvFtfOVo
Kirchenfolter Song: https://caedesinabsolom.bandcamp.com/track/kirchenfolter
Kirchenfolter Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w7TDQnp9xXE
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CHONTARAZ – „PHANTOM OF REALITY“
Das
norwegisch/griechische Powerhouse CHONTARAZ ist wieder aus den
Untiefen seines höllischen Ursprungs (in Hell, Norwegen) aufgetaucht und
entfacht mit seiner lang erwarteten Rückkehr große Vorfreude bei Fans von
dunkler, dynamischer Musik. Ihr kommendes drittes Album “Phantom of Reality” (VÖ:
9. Mai 2025) entführt Hörer einmal mehr in das unverwechselbare Universum von
CHONTARAZ und bietet eine fesselnde Reise durch ihre modernen Klanglandschaften
und atmosphärischen Geschichten.
Das Album beschäftigt sich mit der Reise, sein wahres Ich zu akzeptieren sowie der damit einhergehenden Ablehnung jeder Art der Oberflächlichkeit; eins der Hauptthemen ist dabei Authentizität. CHONTARAZ kombinieren düsteren Modern Metal mit Industrial-Elementen und vereinen intensive Energie meisterhaft mit tiefgründigen lyrischen Erzählungen, wodurch “Phantom of Reality” bei Fans sowohl auf musikalischer als auch auf emotionaler Ebene Anklang findet.
Bei der gemeinsamen Arbeit in seinem Studio in Athen stimmte die Chemie zwischen den Musikern sofort und unbestreitbar, was Fotis (alias Narwhal) dazu veranlasste, sich CHONTARAZ in Vollzeit anzuschließen. Das Ergebnis? Eine bahnbrechende Metal-Kollaboration, die eine außergewöhnliche Verschmelzung von meisterhaftem Songwriting, erstklassigen Musikern und einer Weltklasse-Produktion darstellt – ein Album, das den modernen Metal neu definieren will.
Fotis Benardos doppelte Virtuosität als Produzent sowie Schlagzeuger hat die Soundlandschaft von “Phantom of Reality” geformt und liefert eine immersive, beeindruckende Klangwelt, die jeden Track aufwertet. All das wird nahtlos mit dem brillanten Songwriting von Ahkon (Herbjørn Anglen) und Chontaraz (Frode Kvarsnes) kombiniert, die gemeinsam alle Tracks geschrieben haben und Ahkons Gitarren- und Bass-Künste mit Chontaraz' fesselndem Gesang vereinen. Das Ergebnis ist eine klangliche Explosion: ein kraftvoller Mix aus düsterem, modernen Metal und Industrial-Komponenten, die nahtlos mit Fotis' Präzision und klanglicher Vision verschmelzen. Das Album hat einen Sound, der sowohl roh als auch raffiniert, brutal und fesselnd ist.
Weitere Features auf "Phantom of Reality":
Sakis Tolis (Rotting Christ) als Gastsänger bei "SCREAM" (Single-VÖ: 28. Februar 2025)
George Nerantzis, verantwortlich für Keys und Industrial Add-Ons bei allen Songs
Kjetil “DeadBit” Lindløkken an zusätzlichen Keys für "Spin The Wheel", "Prayer To The Masses" und "Dressed To Kill"
Noxaerias (Kostas Mexis) am Bass für Live-Auftritte und Musikvideos
Diese Vielzahl an Kollaborationen resultiert in einer Fusion aus erstklassigen Musikern, visionärem Songwriting und einer hervorragenden Produktion, die CHONTARAZ in neue Gefilde katapultiert. Mit Ahkon und Chontaraz, die durch ihr gemeinsames Songwriting die kreative Vision vorantreiben und Fotis Benardo, der den Sound und den Rhythmus prägt, ist dies Metal auf einem absoluten Höhepunkt.
Über CHONTARAZ
CHONTARAZ stammen ursprünglich aus Hell, Norwegen, und hatten 2015 eine kühne Vision: Musik zu machen, die sie wirklich lieben, frei von stilistischen Beschränkungen, und diese mit theatralischen Liveshows, unverkennbarem Make-up sowie fesselndem lyrischen Storytelling zu vermitteln.
Ihr Debütalbum “Rondamauh” ist in Zusammenarbeit mit dem legendären Produzenten Daniel Bergstrand (bekannt für seine Arbeit mit In Flames, Meshuggah, Dimmu Borgir, Devin Townsend) entstanden und erhielt viel Lob von Schwergewichten wie dem Sweden Rock Magazine, dem Metal Observer und dem Scream Magazine. Außerdem wurde es von Quebec-Metal zum drittbesten internationalen Album des Jahres 2017 gewählt und von Thomas Youngblood von Kamelot persönlich empfohlen.
2019 stellten CHONTARAZ ihr zweites Album “Speed The Bullet” während 70000TONS OF METAL, The Original, The World’s Biggest Heavy Metal Cruise, vor.
Das in Zusammenarbeit mit George Nerantzis produzierte Album erhielt hervorragende Kritiken und verhalf ihnen zu Tourneen mit Kultbands wie Sepultura und Soulfly sowie zu Auftritten im Vorprogramm von Kamelot und Cyhra.
Mit ihrem dritten Album “Phantom of Reality” (VÖ: 9. Mai 2025) haben sich CHONTARAZ endgültig in ein wahres norwegisch-griechisches Kraftpaket verwandelt, das die dunkle Rohheit des norwegischen Metal mit der technologischen Präzision und industriellen Intensität ihres neuesten Mitglieds und Produzenten Fotis Benardo verbindet.
Fotis (alias Narwhal), der für sein visionäres Schlagzeugspiel und seine Produktionsfähigkeiten bekannt ist, hat die Klanglandschaft der Band neu definiert und für einen mitreißenden, vernichtenden Sound gesorgt, der jeden Track aufwertet.
CHONTARAZ liefern damit aktuell einen wahrhaft einzigartigen Sound, der die Wildheit des Heavy Metal und die Intensität des Black Metal mit dem mechanischen Puls des Industrial und der Schärfe des Modern Metal vereint. Das Ergebnis ist eine Klangexplosion, die Grenzen verschiebt und eine musikalische Umgebung schafft, in der Chaos und Ordnung ein perfektes Gleichgewicht finden. Ein norwegisch-griechischer Metal-Juggernaut, der sich durch eine Mischung aus brutaler Kraft und melodischer Tiefe auszeichnet – mit massiven Riffs, überlagert von elektronischen Texturen und postapokalyptischen Atmosphären. CHONTARZ’ Musik füllt eine Lücke im heutigen Metal-Markt und wagt sich in dunkle Gefilde vor, die andere zu betreten zögern. Für CHONTARAZ geht es nicht nur darum, Musik zu spielen – sondern darum, ein eindringliches, immersives Erlebnis zu bieten.
Mit intensiven Vocals, krassen Gitarren und hypnotischen Rhythmen laden sie die Hörer in ihr Universum ein und schaffen einen Sound, der sowohl hart als auch tief emotional ist. “Phantom of Reality” ist nicht einfach nur ein Album; es ist eine musikalische Reise, bei der Rohheit auf Technologie, Leidenschaft auf Dunkelheit und Hoffnung auf Verzweiflung trifft.
Bereitet euch auf ein unvergleichliches Metal-Erlebnis vor. Auftritt CHONTARAZ – nicht nur eine Band, sondern eine Kraft, die bereit ist, den modernen Metal neu zu gestalten.
https://www.youtube.com/@chontarazofficial
https://chontaraz.com/
https://www.facebook.com/chontaraz?locale=de_DE
SWEEPING DEATH unterschreiben bei Unholy Fire Records .
Die Band aus Bayern und das Label aus dem Sauerland haben jüngst einen Deal über das nächste Album des Fünfer festgezurrt.
"DEVOTION TO THE ABSURD NIGHT" , so der Name des Machtwerks, wird noch dieses Frühjahr auf CD und Vinyl erscheinen. Zudem gibt es eine auf 20 Stück limitierte LP Box.
Stilistisch hat sich bei der Mischung aus klassischem Metal mit progressiven und thrashigen Einflüssen eher weniger getan. Doch obwohl die Songs wesentlich straighter geworden sind, lassen sie immer noch genug Platz für Details und verspielte Arrangements.
Die Band hat ihren Stil gefunden, weiß wo ihre Stärken liegen und spielt diese gnadenlos aus!
Als Label sind wir unfassbar stolz, dass wir Sweeping Death nicht nur als Freunde, sondern auch als Partner gewinnen konnten!
Aus der Ferne hatten wir, seit sie vor sechs Jahren auf dem heimischen Metal4Meinerzhagen Festival alles in Grund und Boden spielten, immer ein Auge Richtung Augsburg geworfen.
Was also lag näher, als endlich eine Zusammenarbeit einzugehen und eine Scheibe auf den Markt zu bringen, die den Underground garantiert zum Beben bringen wird?!
Sweeping Death sind:
Elias Witzigmann – Vocals
Markus Heilmeier – Guitars
Simon Bertl – Guitars, Backing Vocals
Martin Kauschinger – Bass
Tobias Kasper – Drums, Piano
Bisherigen Releases:
Die for Metal (Single 2016)
Astoria (EP 2017)
In Lucid (Full-length 2018)
Tristesse (EP 2021)
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PIGHEAD: veröffentlichen zweite Video Single „DRENCHED IN PURULENCE“. Am 13.3.2025 veröffentlichen Pighead ihre zweite Single!
Drenched In Purulence haut dabei in eine andere Kerbe als die erste Single und ist ein gnadenloser Brutal Death Metal Song. Während Insidious Vows Of Spiritual Imposotors geradliniger nach vorne geht, ist Drenched In Purulence ein erbarmungsloses Gehacke, das trotzdem immer wieder die Kurve
kriegt um auf das Thema des Songs zurück zu kommen.
Man kann erahnen, dass die EP RELAPSE INTO ABSURDITY nicht nur brutal, sondern auch abwechslungsreich wird!
Visuell interpretiert wurde der Song wieder vom Sänger Emanuelle Oropesa und Kameramann Ramon Kubatzki und entstand Anfang Februar in Magdeburg. Dabei verlangte die Kälte in dem verlassenen
Video 1.Single: Insidious Vows Of Spiritual Impostors https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7gbt_6hzQE8
Video 2.Single: Drenched In Purulence https://youtu.be/IvrTieIYI0g?si=RjaeNDyj1NlCEbDr
Tracklist:
1. Convulsed In Decomposition
2. Vicious Cacophonic Chants
3. Relapse Into Absurdity
4. Drenched In Purulence
5. Insidious Vows Of Spiritual Impostors
6. Shattering Pulse Of Revulsion
Die EP RELAPSE INTO ABSURDITY erscheint am 4.4.2025 vie Rising Nemesis Records
Discography:
Demo – 2007
Demo – 2009
Cadaver Desecrator – 2010
Rotten Body Reanimation – 2012
Until All Flesh Decays – 2016
Relapse Into Absurdity – 2025
Line Up:
Guitar – Denny Hahnke
Drums – Ruben Schwarz
Vocal – Emanunel Oropesa
Bass – Lommer
Anlässlich des 50-jährigen Jubiläums der britischen Heavy-Metal-Ikonen IRON MAIDEN werden Fans diesen Herbst zusätzlich mit einem spannenden, offiziellen (noch unbetitelten) IRON MAIDEN-DOKUMENTARFILM beschert!
Die Dokumentation ist eine emotionale Reise durch die Geschichte von Iron Maiden, erzählt aus der Perspektive der Band sowie einiger ihrer treuesten Anhänger, mit exklusiven Interviews ehemaliger und aktueller Bandmitglieder, darunter das letzte Interview mit dem ursprünglichen Sänger Paul Di'Anno, der letztes Jahr leider verstorben ist. Freu dich auf nie zuvor gesehenes Filmmaterial und das ikonische Maskottchen Eddie, das natürlich nicht fehlen darf und durch spektakuläre Animationen zum Leben erweckt wird. Das wird definitiv ein Highlight, welches sich kein Maiden-Fan entgehen lassen sollte!
Die vollständige offizielle Pressemitteilung mit allen wichtigen Infos findest du hier:
https://www.ironmaiden.com/maiden-feature-documentary-announced-for-2025/
"CARRION LORD" is a dive into the dark and brutal, a relentless morphing display of new territories for OPHIDIAN MEMORY, as well as brief moments that hearken to previous stages of its sound. Contextually, it is a record that expands in-depth on the narrative aspect of Existence, with new characters, factions, and locations to build a world primed for fantasy and metal enjoyers alike. It is a product of passion that shows the growth of Ophidian Memory over the last three years and is but another bar to reach above for the next record.
Sonically, "Carrion Lord" captures the raw aggression and intricate melodies fans expect while showcasing a fearless exploration of new dimensions. This release solidifies Ophidian Memo
Tracklist
1. The Mausoleum
2. Hunger of Your Deceased Deity
3. A Jewel in Grocinia
4. Fleshbinding Ritual
5. Carrion Lord
6. The Murder on Warforged Soil
7. Hollowed
8. Sculptors of Seraphic Tributes
9. Kept from Dust
10. Bloodborne
Ophidian Memory, born from the creative mind of Blake Lamoureux, uses a foundation of melodic death metal while seamlessly blending subgenres like black metal, thrash, progressive metal, and metalcore. Each album unfolds tales set in a sprawling fictional universe, where beings of light and dark are locked in eternal conflict—plotting to destroy humanity, each other, and Existence itself.
https://ophidianmemory.bandcamp.com/
WURMIAN releases new single "AEON
AFTERGLOWS" — a deep dive into the melancholy of "IMMEMORIAL
SHRINE"
Following the recent announcement of their signing to Pest Records, French Melodic Death/Doom act WURMIAN has unveiled the second glimpse into its upcoming debut album, "Immemorial Shrine", with the release of the new single, "Aeon Afterglows": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W9q5Rc-D3N8&list=PLuG35sX_XE5Yg8XP2T8Sxi3MFYkaaMTIU
Driven by icy melodies, thunderous riffs, and a deeply melancholic atmosphere, "Aeon Afterglows" is a deeply immersive track, combining mournful melodies and crushing heaviness with a poetic, introspective lyrical approach — a somber yet intense blend of early '90s Melodic Death/Doom influences and modern production sensibility. The track is a stirring reflection on isolation and inner decay, carried by Antoine Scholtes' evocative songwriting and multi-instrumental performance. Lyrically, "Aeon Afterglows" paints a dreamlike journey through solitude, ancestral memory, and the dissolution of time
Taking inspiration from revered names like Katatonia, October Tide, Amorphis, and Edge of Sanity, Wurmian channels the genre's most revered traditions while carving a distinct path into the present. "Aeon Afterglows" is both a love letter to the pioneers of melancholic extremity and a bold declaration of Wurmian's own voice.
The full album, "Immemorial Shrine", will be released on April 6th, 2024, on CD via Pest Records. It features seven evocative tracks that explore existential dread and solitude through lush melodic layers, cavernous growls, and powerful doom-laden passages.
Pre-order "Immemorial Shrine": https://pestrecords.bandcamp.com/album/wurmian-immemorial-shrine
Let the first echoes of sorrow draw you in — and prepare for the full descent when "Immemorial Shrine" arrives this April.
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https://www.facebook.com/wurmian.band/
Avant-garde
black/death metal project NERVOUS is proud to unveil the
lyric video for their powerful new track, “HEAVY IS THE HEAD THAT WEARS
AN IMAGINARY CROWN.” Taken from the highly anticipated album ACQUIESCENCE,
set for release on March 28, 2025, via Wormholedeath
The track serves as a fierce allegory for the mental battles we face—particularly themes of self-doubt, loss of control, and the haunting persistence of inner conflict. Through regal and wartime imagery, “Heavy is the Head that Wears an Imaginary Crown” casts the psyche as a kingdom under siege, where the ruler (the self) is caught in a fierce struggle against both internal demons and external pressures. The metaphorical “grey ooze” represents the suffocating force of depression and societal decay, relentlessly overtaking everything in its path
Pre-save "Acquiescence" here: https://orcd.co/acquiescence
Nervous, the brainchild of multi-instrumentalist Aaron Ciesielski, emerged from profound personal growth and self-discovery. Born amidst an existential crisis, "Acquiescence" is a concept album that chronicles this transformative journey, capturing the essence of rebellion, fear, and ultimately, the profound acceptance of self.
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A lyric video is available at https://youtu.be/9dpYFiaEl2k
The song is taken from "PRELUDE OF LOSS" out on March 21st, 2025 and you can Pre-Order it at: https://t.ly/BBFUp
With the new album they accentuates their decadent soul, enriching it with new shades with an always gloomy tone, able to carry the listener into a musical universe made of sad atmospheres and obscure melodies.
"Prelude Of Loss" will be for sure a mandatory listening to those who have their musical background in the most melancholy dynamics of Metal and Post Rock of KATATONIA, OCTOBER TIDE, SWALLOW THE SUN and NOVEMBRE.
"Prelude Of Loss" will dig into your soul in search of the most hidden emotions!
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Montreal/Stockholm
Progressive Metal Quartet, VOIDCHASER, have releasd new
EP TRUST! Serving as an epilogue to critically
acclaimed 2024 release Solace, the new EP completes the narrative and
brings closure to the conceptual journey begun with their debut album.
FFO: Devin Townsend, Haken, Dream Theater, Between the Buried and Me, Opeth, Caligula's Horse.
A full EP visualizer video is available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6gjXaEWKiKg
Coinciding with the EP's release, the band has also released a music video for opening track, "Time," featuring Québec City's Universe Effects (Gabriel Antoine Vallée, Francis Grégoire, and Gabriel Cyr). "Time" embarks on a reflective journey through loss and the fleeting nature of life. Emotionally charged and deeply introspective, the song continues the narrative arc that concluded Solace, resonating with the raw emotion of abandonment.
Following the impact of "Trust" (featuring Jim Grey of Caligula’s Horse) and the epic "Dogma" (with a guest appearance by The Anchoret), "Time" weaves a heartfelt exploration of impermanence and memory, brought to life through poignant lyrics and evocative melodies. This final chapter not only completes the EP’s narrative journey, but also reinforces Voidchaser's reputation for merging profound emotional storytelling with dynamic musical composition.
The "Time" video is available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D37N6UVsPH8
Trust solidifies Voidchaser’s reputation for heavy yet emotionally resonant progressive metal. The band is also gearing up for an international tour in 2025, with more details to be announced soon.
Vocalist/rhythm guitarist Chad Bernatchez discusses Trust:
"Trust picks up directly after the events of Solace. Our protagonist is drifting across the vast emptiness of space, as the reserve oxygen tanks from the suit keep him alive and scenes from his life pass them by. The first song, Time, depicts our protagonist having to say goodbye to someone who he was very close to. The second song, Dogma, depicts our protagonist having to make an impossible decision, resulting in leaving behind someone else he was very close to. Finally, the title track depicts our protagonist unapologetically committing his entire life to someone only to have his trust broken and their sense of self be lost in the process.
We collaborated with musicians from all around the world on this EP and it’s very cool to have had the opportunity to do that. We have a lot of love for the musicians that accepted to be on it and feel incredibly honored that we made something they wanted to be a part of.
This EP is very special to us because it marks the end of a chapter for Voidchaser. We are very proud of how far we have come since the band has started, and there is nothing we would have done differently. Everything has led to where we are today and we have learned a lot from the past two years and we are very grateful for everything that happened and everyone who was with us along the way."
Track Listing:
1. Time (feat. Universe Effects)
2. Dogma (Feat. The Anchoret)
3. Trust (feat. Jim Grey)
Credits:
Guest vocals by Gabriel Antoine Vallée (Time).
Guest guitar solo by Gabriel Cyr (Time).
Guest keyboard solo by Francis Grégoire (Time).
Guest french horn by Tomás Figueiredo (Time).
Guest violin/viola/cello by Oleh Mytrofanov, Kateryna Mytrofanova, Oleksiy. Zavgorodniy, Anastasia Boyko and Jana Malentzova (Time, Dogma).
Guest saxophone solo by Laurent Barbier (Dogma).
Guest oud solo by Asil Blek (Dogma).
Guest bansuri solo by Rajat Prasanna (Dogma).
Guest vocals by Jim Grey (Trust).
Lyrics and Songwriting by Chad Bernatchez.
Production and Arrangements by Jici LG.
Mixing and Mastering by Jason Poulin.
Management by Metal Shed Productions.
Artwork by Sam Harwood.
Drums recorded by Mackay Agellon at Borkum Riff Studios.
Guest vocals recorded by Jared Adlam at Machine Lab Studios (Trust).
Special thanks to Eddy Levitsky (The Anchoret) for his implication in the track "Dogma", to Dario and Van (The Progspace), and to Niko (Prog Sphere).
Line-Up:
Chad Bernatchez - Vocals, Back Vocals, Rhythm Guitar
Jici LG - Bass
Jimmy Montbriand - Lead Guitar
Colin MacAndrew - Drums
Mathieu Fiset - Keyboards
Bio:
From Montreal and Stockholm, Voidchaser is a progressive metal band. Since their inception in 2023, the band has quickly gained momentum with standout high-caliber singles that have resonated across multiple countries in North America, South America, and Europe, earning widespread acclaim from influential critics such as The Progspace, Prog-Sphere, Metal Universe, and Metal Minded, among others.
In 2024, Voidchaser unveiled their most ambitious and emotionally charged project yet: Solace, a progressive metal concept album that weaves together technical brilliance, evocative storytelling, and raw human emotion. Composed as a single conceptual piece divided into six interconnected parts, Solace showcases the band's diverse musical spectrum, from the thunderous intensity of "Solace Part II: Only Human"—a fierce anthem of resilience featuring Ashbreather—to the haunting beauty of "Solace Part IV: Alien," an acoustic ballad exploring themes of love and control. Solace is not just music—it is a theatrical exploration of survival, a celebration of human connection, and a reflection on the duality of strength and vulnerability.
This debut album amassed over 200,000 streams in its first three months and was charted among the top metal albums of the year according to Apple and iTunes in Canada, Sweden and other countries. This impact propelled Voidchaser onto both the local and global scenes, as evidenced by their participation in prestigious events like ProgPower Europe 2025 alongside acts such as The Dear Hunter, Threshold, Kingcrow, Extol, KYROS, and Nospūn, as well as upcoming festivals in Canada.
https://www.facebook.com/VoidchaserOfficial
VULVECTOMY – “ABERRANT VAGINAL GESTATION”
Label: Comatose Music
Release Date: April 11th 2025
Genre: Brutal/Slam Death Metal
For fans of: Devourment | Kraanium | Gorevent | Amputated
Through every waking hour I travel the dark tunnels of the online world, feasting on the horrors to be uncovered, delving further into the darkness – damaging, desensitizing and warping myself beyond repair. And when my exhausted eyes finally close in sleep, a stronghold of nightmares opens its gates within the endless corridors of my mind…a thousand doors and behind each one a scenario of twisted torment; sadism, masochism, brutality without boundaries, unspeakable acts of degeneracy and deviance. Morality is meaningless in my eternal kingdom of corruption; there is only the act, the blood, the pain, the dismantling of the human form – body, mind and spirit.
After twelve long, fear free years, the monstrous beast that is Vulvectomy has crawled forth from its lair in the Italian sewers once more. The ultimate manifestation of conscienceless, emotionless, slamming brutality is back, with another rancid harvest of putridity and filth for the sickest of souls. Any thoughts that Vulvectomy may have mellowed over time or discovered a shred of humanity within their collective, rotten heart should be abandoned immediately. Once the addictive riffs and incredibly intense drums have drawn you in to this cesspit of disgust there is not a moment of relief from the barbarity and madness. Each chord is delivered with sadistic intent and formidable force, punishing blows alternating with frenzied assaults. Tracks like first single, ‘Scrotal Abscess Drainage’ are just overwhelming barrages of rot and disease, brutal slam death distilled down to its fetid, sordid essence. The song titles are a litany of perversion, the music an avalanche of depraved violence. With slithering, wormlike horrors like ‘Greedy Fetal Discharge’ Vulvectomy have painted a portrait of a world beyond redemption. This album will disturb you, infect you, scar you and vomit over the last grains of hope you may have had for mankind.
Mixed by Alessio Cattaneo (Corpsefucking Art, Hideous Divinity etc) and mastered by Stefano Morabito (Fleshgod Apocalypse, Vomit The Soul, Hour Of Penance etc) Aberrant Vaginal Gestation sounds as bludgeoning and gore-encrusted as it should, bestial beyond belief. And the cover art by Guang Yang (Beheaded, Nunslaughter, Infant Annihilator etc) is truly a repugnant and grotesque vision, spawned from night terrors and wickedness. There is not a trace of decency to found in any part of this vicious abomination of an album. When Comatose Music unleash the reborn Vulvectomy on April 11th there will be hell to pay…
Line-up:
Diego Fanelli - Vocals
Giorgio Cavaliere - Bass
Mario Di Giambattista - Guitar
Marco Coghe - Drums
https://www.comatosemusic.com/
https://www.vulvectomyofficial.com/
Prepare
for a cataclysmic fusion of symphonic grandeur and unrelenting darkness
as RawMoor, the rising titans of symphonic blackened death
metal, announce their signing with Wormholedeath Records and the global release
of their debut album, EN ROUTE, set to storm the gates on May 2,
2025.
"We are pleased to announce the signing of our pact with Wormholedeath, to now have their force backing our descent upon the world!" said the band" We brewed and smoldered in silence long under the black stone that roofs every hollow hosting aspiring combatants, battling for the honor of carrying the torch for Satan, with our flame nigh quenching in the process, until our menace could no longer be contained. We drew the admiration of our audience and they whipped us on until finally, we burst open through that stone, our release now on display for all to see.
That much can be accomplished by anyone. But Carlo and Wormholedeath soon got on our trail, offering us a backing that now elevates our possibilities to compete for a place among the greatest of names in Black Metal. They pave our way, map us our roads, and guide us to growth in darkness.
Our vow from here on out is to deliver our power in full, to burn as the brightest of flame until our fuel runs out and another takes our place. This will be our unending service. For Satan."
"En Route" delves into themes of treachery and betrayal, both on national and personal scales, alongside aspirations for sovereignty and critiques of left-wing ideology. Unapologetically political, it stands as an anti-religion, pro-freedom statement.
Musically, it embraces the essence of Symphonic Black Metal drawing inspiration from Dimmu Borgir, Agathodaimon, Windir, Cradle of Filth, and Finntroll. The result is a dark, cinematic soundscape that balances grandeur with aggression.
Lyrically, the album is born from Moordrawn’s deep frustration and disillusionment with a world spiraling into decay.
A New Era of Elegance and Ferocity
Emerging from the shadows of the metal underground, RawMoor has forged a reputation for blending haunting orchestral melodies with blistering death metal savagery. Their debut album, En Route—initially self-released in September 2024—captivated fans and critics alike, earning acclaim for its seamless marriage of brutality and sophistication. Now, armed with the backing of Wormholedeath, RawMoor is poised to ascend to new heights, bringing their apocalyptic soundscapes to a global audience.
From Underground Vision to International Stage
What began in 2016 as the solo endeavor of multi-instrumentalist Moordrawn (vocals, guitars, bass, keyboards, orchestration) evolved into a formidable alliance with longtime collaborator Brim (vocals). Together, they finished En Route, a concept album steeped in treachery, sovereignty, and existential rebellion themes. Guest guitarist Renton (tracks 2, 3, 6) adds searing solos, further cementing the album’s dynamic range.
“RawMoor embodies the raw intensity and artistic ambition that defines extreme metal,” says Carlo Bellotti, CEO of Wormholedeath. “En Route is not just an album—it’s a manifesto. We’re thrilled to amplify their vision and introduce their chaos to the world.”
En Route is a journey through betrayal and retribution, and with Wormholedeath, RawMoor is ready to ignite the flames wider than ever
RawMoor Is:
Moordrawn: Vocals, Guitars, Bass, Keyboards, Orchestration
Brim: Vocals
Renton: Guest Soloist (Tracks 2, 3, 6)
www.youtube.com/channel/UCv5TPiRLJo-OHOaxl5p3b1g
https://rawmoor.bandcamp.com/album/en-route
Bram Bijlhout is perhaps best known for his guitar work with Officium Triste, who he served for seven years, performing on the Dutch doom/death legends split EP with Ophis - Immersed - and the album Mors Viri...however that is all about to change. In 2021 he started a new project under the name Structure, where he began to expand upon the doom/death template, broadening it's range of emotion, infusing it with honesty and integrity - creating something instantly recognisable yet also fresh and impactful. After finding his way with a self titled EP in 2022 and a single, Disordered, in 2023, Bram is now ready to reveal the full length debut from STRUCTURE, in alliance with Ardua Music - HERITAGE.
Featuring lead vocals from Pim Blankenstein (Officium Triste), drums by Dirk Bruinenberg (Elegy) and additional vocals from Robert Soeterboek (Plan 9, Ayreon), Heritage, a collection of seven emotive, momentous songs, will be released by Ardua Music on April 25th. Speaking about Heritage Bram has said...
"Heritage features a darker approach, more heavy riffs yet retaining all the melodies. These songs turned out to be the heaviest ones written for Structure, and the help of some great friends made this an album that i am very proud of."
Heritage was mastered by Dool bass player J.B. Van Der Wal and
its distinctive artwork features photographs from Bram Bijlhout's personal
family collection.
Track Listing:
1. Will I Deserve It
2. What We Have Lost
3. Long Before Me
4. The Sadness Of Everyday Life
5. Heritage
6. The Feeling Of Confusion
7. Until The Last Gasp (Instrumental)
https://www.arduamusic.com/
https://structure-doom.bandcamp.com/
Murder Records is honored to present SCYTHROW, a band buried in the filthy graves hailing from the rotten fields from Lappeenranta in Finland.
Scythrow emerged in 2020 with the intention of presenting a sound more directed towards the Thrash Metal strands, but over the time, they has been shaping its sound until it reaches a more violent sonic decomposition with the insane putrefaction of heavier riffs that are complemented by a voracious brutality with rotting melodies and where the filthy chaos has completely invaded the sound that is currently presented by Scythrow.
"BLAMELESS SEVERED EXTREMITIES" is the title of Scythrow's third album, containing eight severe lacerations of brutality where the influences of Thrash Metal practiced in the band's early days remain, making this album more chaotic and interesting, but here we can hear something much heavier and more brutal, defining a more cavernous sound that makes us dive into the depths of merciless chaos and where the Chaotic Death Metal prevails imminently...
Murder Records is now preparing the release of Scythrow's latest album in Cassette format, which will include an bonus track, a cover from the veterans Mortician "Chainsaw Dismemberment", allowing the worms to devouring the human remains buried in the putrid melodies duly moldy with the cadaveric odors presented here on this Chaotic Death Metal from the cemitery...
Chaos & Death On... Normal Life Off...
Cassette limited to 100 copies
Track
list
SIDE A
01 - Reluctant Possession [03:31]
02 - Kinemortophobia [03:07]
03 - Nerve Rot [03:44]
04 - Necrotic High [04:40]
SIDE B
05 - Blameless Severed Extremities [05:51]
06 - The Remorse Declines [04:08]
07 - Bare Bones [03:39]
08 - The Fatal Point Of Closure [06:28]
09 - Chainsaw Dismemberment (Mortician Cover) [01:39]
All music arranged and performed by Scythrow.
Composed by Arttu Muukkonen, Nuutti Myllynen and Markus Erling.
Lyrics written by Markus Erling.
Bonus track written and composed by Mortician.
Record during June and July 2024 in Bomb Shelter at Lappeenranta.
Produced, mixed and mastered by Arttu Muukkonen.
Cover art work by Apostle Ink.
Band logo by Nuutti Myllynen.
Layout is made by Arttu Muukkonen and Nuutti Myllynen.
Gig Photography by Jan Suominen.
Release Date: March 14th, 2025
Scythrow are :
Markus Erling - Guitar / Vocals
Arttu Muukkonen - Guitar / Backing Vocals
Nuutti Myllynen - Bass
Benjamin Niemelä – Drums
Finland is well known for being a den of fertility when it comes to extreme sonic filth, so it's time to introduce you to Scythrow, a band that was unearthed in 2020 from the rotting tombs of Lappeenranta.
Although Scythrow are a new band, they have just released their third album, entitled "Blameless Severed Extremities", which was released in CD format by Awakening Records, soon will be released by Murder Records in Cassette format and later will be released also by Futhark Records in Vinyl format.
Although Scythrow's first two albums present a sound more directed towards Thrash Metal, this new work defines very well the type of sound that Scythrow intends to propagate and where they finally found the cadaveric formula that allows them to present a more cohesive sound within the parameters of chaotic brutality.
So let's get on with the interview that follows, where I had the pleasure of speaking with the rotten brother brothers from Scythrow and they will reveal to us a little more about Scythrow.
Interview with Scythrow read here : https://www.murder-records.eu/cadaveric-noiseletter/2305908_interview-with-scythrow
https://scythrow.bandcamp.com/album/blameless-severed-extremities
https://linktr.ee/scythrow
https://bit.ly/keys-willowtip
https://bit.ly/keys-bandcamp
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0tO_HKQd8yY
Sole member and founder, Alex Haddad, shared his thoughts about Keys to the Palace: "This album was ten plus years in the making. A lot of the material here actually precedes that of the two previous releases. Completing this record means giving closure to this era of Dessiderium that has spanned across my twenties, and I see it as a well suited final chapter to this period. The two previous albums, Shadow Burn and Aria, provided no happy ending. They were both about defeat in their own way. Keys to the Palace reaches for triumph. This is an album about time travel that explores the polarity between past and future, innocence and disillusion, faith and despair, and adolescence and adulthood."
Track
Listing:
1. In The Midst Of May
2. Dover Hendrix
3. Pollen For The Bees
4. A Dream That Wants Me Dead
5. Magenta
6. Keys To The Palace
Credits:
All music and words written by Alex Haddad.
Produced by Alex Haddad.
Guitars, bass, vocals, keyboard, and orchestrations/synthesizers by Alex Haddad.
Drum programming by Brody Smith.
Piano solos on "Dover Hendrix" and "Pollen For The Bees" performed by Thomas Leroy Meier.
Mixed and mastered by Mendel Bij De Leij.
Artwork by Adam Burke (Nightjar Illustration).
https://www.facebook.com/willowtip
https://www.facebook.com/p/Dessiderium-100063280476262/
When Grindpad released their full album ‘Violence’ in 2020, it was meant to pave the way for the band.
With a strong release in hand, two big release shows planned in both Utrecht & Berlin, it was supposed to be their moment.
Sadly, Covid ruined everything; the lockdown started LITERALLY on their releasedate.
Fast forward, 2025. 'Violence' is already 5 years old and Grindpad celebrates this with a re-release on vinyl!
Following the success of the EP ‘Sharkbite!’, Grindpad proves once again that they can not only improve but also create a full-length album packed with high energy, violence, and dare we say... fun thrash metal.
‘Violence’ is a masterpiece of up-tempo songs that make you want to fight the neighbours, but also features great mid-tempo thrashers that make you want to bang your head.
As the icing on the cake, this special vinyl release includes two exclusive bonus tracks that further highlight Grindpad's versatility and talent. Variety is, after all, the spice of thrash.
Don't miss this unique opportunity to get ‘Violence’ on vinyl and complete your collection. Prepare for a musical experience you won't soon forget!
Listen to Violence on All Streaming Platforms
GRINDPAD is:
JG – Guitar
Max - Drums
Axel - Guitar
Rik - Bass
Olivier – Vocals
Highlights for GRINDPAD
1 full length album released by Iron Shield Records and received very well by press & audience:
5 EP’s released by International labels and received very well by press & audience:
Dutch Metal Battle (2010, Winner)
Sharkbite (2017, independent – 2023 vinyl reissue, Iron Shield Records)
Violence (2020, Iron Shield Records – 2025 vinyl reissue, Iron Shield Records)
Finger Collector Crew (2023, Iron Shield Records)
Festivals: Pitfest, Barbeuk Metal Fest, Hedon Zwaar Nieuwjaar, Spirit of Metal Fest, Thrash Speed Burn Fest, Death Coffee Party, Herrie Metal Fest, Majales Majorales.
Support shows for Tankard, Bolt Thrower, Tygers of Pan Tang, Disharmonic Orchestra, Gamma Bomb, Rezet, Traitor, etc
https://www.grindpad.com/
Single release date: March 28
Format: Digital
Label: Black Vulture Records
Ahead of this release, the single "THE LURKING DEVIL" is now being released.
The song gives a good foretaste of the upcoming album- atmospheric heavy death doom metal.
https://www.facebook.com/ShroudedInDarkness/
Romanian
Black Metal force FUNERAL BAPTISM proudly presents
their newest single, "IN SOLITUDINE", the first glimpse
into the band's long-awaited second full-length album of the same name,
scheduled for release later this year via Loud Rage Music.
The single is now available for streaming here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A2RYZROIwkI
Dark, introspective, and steeped in philosophical undertones, "In Solitudine" showcases a matured sound and lyrical vision, signaling a bold new chapter in the band's evolution.
Band comment:
"The title track "In Solitudine" ("In Solitude") best represents the manner in which the band stylistically approached its second album. Inspired by "Thus Spoke Zarathustra", the lyrics paint the image of an alternate reality where man refused to be crushed by ontological torment, instead choosing to destroy the ego, rise from the ashes and retake control of his existence."
https://linktr.ee/loudragemusic
https://www.facebook.com/FuneralBaptismBM
Brace yourselves, because EISIGE VENEN is back with their most chilling release yet. THE MOURNING FROST, the band’s latest EP under Sodeh Records/Metal Inc., is a brutal descent into their signature icy soundscape, delivering relentless riffs, haunting melodies, and a melancholic intensity that lingers long after the final note.
Written over two years, The Mourning Frost picks up where Ghosts of Yesterday left off, plunging listeners into a frozen abyss of epic chord progressions and emotionally charged guitar work. With Stephen Hegarty’s expert production at Lacerate Studios, every track is sculpted into a towering wall of sound that blends unrelenting aggression with eerie beauty.
The powerhouse trio of Curtis Fitzpatrick, Chris Brandon, and Marc Williams return to lead the charge, reinforcing Eisige Venen’s place in the metal landscape. Adding to the sonic devastation, Richard Wilson of Mourning Scars makes a guest appearance on “Seaforged,” a track that seethes with raw intensity.
Featuring two brand-new songs alongside fan-favorite singles from 2024, The Mourning Frost is both a gift to longtime followers and a gateway for new fans to experience the band’s signature sound. Cold, crushing, and unforgettable—this is Eisige Venen at their most ferocious.
Biography
Eisige Venen (pronounced ei-se-ge ven-en) is a dark melodic metal project founded in 2020 by guitarist/keyboardist Marc Williams (Ba’alzamon, Fallen Empire, Frostcrown). Joined by vocalist Curtis Fitzpatrick (Ba’alzamon, Locust Swarm) and bassist Chris Brandon (Gokseong, Dead Deceased, Anger Overdose) in 2023, the trio brings a cold, melancholic sound infused with heavy synths, haunting melodies, and a blackened touch.
Williams, inspired by his years in Germany, released the debut single A Frigid Emptiness in 2021. With Brandon and Fitzpatrick onboard, the group launched their first album, Ghosts of Yesterday, in 2023—despite working entirely remotely across the USA and South Korea. The album earned praise from publications like Occult Metal Zine and Hellfire Magazin, who likened their atmospheric and melodic style to bands such as Amon Amarth, Insomnium, and Agathodaimon.
Eisige Venen has since collaborated with artists like Melishah (Tenebris Intus) and director Neil Gorz (Death Springs Eternal music video). They’ve signed with Metal Incorporated and Sodeh Records and are endorsed by Black Harbor Sound and Rattlesnake Cables.
Now based in the USA, Eisige Venen is gearing up for their 2025 EP The Mourning Frost, featuring the award-winning track Seaforged. Stay tuned for more heavy riffs and dark melodies wherever music is streamed.
https://www.facebook.com/eisigevenenatx
https://www.facebook.com/SodehRecords
Label: Xtreem Music
Release Date: April 1st 2025
Genre: Death Metal
For fans of: Paganizer | Carnation | Obituary | Death
Welcome to the world we have created…hewn from the raw substance of our greed and perversion, our endless fascination with cruelty and consumption. Our morality has withered in the gluttonous glare of our lust and our conscience has bled out from the innumerable wounds we have inflicted upon it. We exist in a kingdom of death, of jagged monuments to selfish egotism and raging waters of desensitization. The sentinels of wickedness scour this wasteland for any trace of empathy, any remnants of mercy, compassion and decency…but they are all long, long dead. Truly, something is rotten within the withered shell of humanity.
Something Is Rotten In Humanity is the new album from the legendary pioneers of Spanish death metal, Unbounded Terror! Featuring nine new tracks of dark, primal power this album is a magnificent testament to Unbounded Terror’s enduring potency and unique take upon the dark arts of death. The standards are set right from the opening chords of first track, ‘Fear Of Dying’, which attacks with a nasty, snarling immediacy. All the key elements of the Unbounded Terror sound are here; the irresistible riffs, the juddering rhythms, the vocals that sound like undead invective, spewed from the mouth of a reanimated corpse and the guitar leads, full of otherworldly melody, that twist and ascend, dive and cascade in captivating fashion. If all that sounds like great, but standard fare, then think again…there is something about Unbounded Terror that sets them apart; something in their chord progressions, their note choices, their song structures and fetid atmosphere that gives them a special aura like no other. Songs like ‘Demons In Your Mind’ and first single ‘Reviving’ are propelled forward on old school death metal riffing and adorned in superb solos, but what makes them special is that indefinable ancient magic that belongs to Unbounded Terror and to them alone. Death metal fans need to hear the crushing, unstoppable war machine that is ‘Divine Virtue’ and the thunderous headbanging riffing of ‘The Disappointment’. Unbounded Terror have delivered the album of their career and surely one of the death metal albums of 2025!
Produced and recorded by the band’s own Vicente J Payá (Golgotha, Sons Of Cult etc) and mixed and mastered by Davide Billia (Avulsed, Holycide, Posthuman Abomination etc), Something Rotten In Humanity sounds absolutely devastating – exactly how grim, rotten death metal should sound – and its ghastly demeanour is completed by the artwork of Juan Castellano (Furnace, Vomitory, Ribspreader etc) which captures its grim spirit perfectly. The album will be released by Xtreem Music on CD (featuring a bonus track), 12"LP, cassette and digital formats on April 1st and the name of Unbounded Terror will once more ring through the shadow shrouded vaults of the dead.
Line-up:
Engelbert - Drums
Vicente J Payá - Guitars
Ancor Ramírez - Lead Guitars
Andrew Espinosa - Vocals/Bass
Drums on Something Is Rotten In Humanty performed by Davide Billia
Keyboards on Something Is Rotten In Humanty performed by Alejandro Lobo
https://www.xtreemmusic.com/
https://www.facebook.com/UnboundedTerror
New Trans-Atlantic Metal Project GREY MOUNTAIN (feat. members of Monsterworks, Bull Elephant, Construct of Lethe, Black Harvest) have released their self-titled debut album via Eat Lead and Die Music!
The album is available digitally on Bandcamp (including 24-bit full dynamic range vinyl master in side A/B format) and at new platform Ampwall.
GREY MOUNTAIN is the result of a collaboration between Jon Higgs (guitar/vocals; also of Thūn, Moose Cult) and Kishor Haulenbeek (guitars, bass, vocals; also of Black Harvest, Construct of Lethe, In Human Form), rounded out by Jon's long suffering brother-in-arms and intrepid adventurer, James Garnett (drums; also of Monsterworks). The band's sound is difficult to pin down; running the gamut of traditional heavy metal, through death and doom, with post-metal and discordant influences.
Higgs says about the collaboration: "I got to know Kishor through metalforum.com and first reached out to hire him to paint a cover for Bull Elephant's third album. At some point in 2023, knowing he played bass for Heavy Meta, I tentatively asked if he would be interested in laying down bass for a bunch of tracks I had in mind to record with James as a side project. He said yes, but went further and expressed a keenness to contribute a song and maybe add a few 'melodic guitars.' Little did I know that when he tackled these guitar melodies - which contrary to his modest description are full blown guitar-hero leads in many cases - it impacted the music in a big way....and then he went ahead and added extra vocals too! I am all about collaboration, and Kishor has taken things in directions I would never have thought of. Couple that with James' relatively rocky but hard hitting approach on drums (beautifully recorded by Jamie Masters at Echo Studios close to homebase in Buckinghamshire) and I think we've come up with something pretty unique. We've got a second album planned already."
With artwork by Kishor and mixed by Jon Higgs, GREY MOUNTAIN is a real in-house effort.... although a final polish was applied by Dan Swanö at Unisound, known for his dynamic mastering.
Track
Listing:
1. Grey Mountain
2. Perpetual Imbalance
3. A Universal Evil
4. Hermitage
5. Many Shades, a Storm
6. Decline and Fall
7. Living Mythology
Line-up :
Jon Higgs - Guitar/Vocals
James Garnett - Drums
Kishor Haulenbeek - Guitar, Bass, Vocals
https://greymountain.bandcamp.com/
https://www.supermetal.net/
Finnish
metal band GOTHONY released DEMO 1995 on
streaming services via Inverse Records.
30 years ago Gothony's first demo saw the light of day. The demo was recorded and mixed by Hiili Hiilesmaa at MD Studios in Munkkiniemi, Helsinki in early 1995. An edition of 200 cassettes was made. Sales started in the summer of 1995. Now the time has come to re-release this three track demo on streaming services.
Listen to the Demo 1995 on streaming services: https://push.fm/fl/gothony-demo-1995
Rare video footage also available on the full EP release on https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6LfWkdgQRSQ
Biography:
Gothony was founded in 1993 with the line-up :
M.Toivonen: drums & vocals
Mika Uusitalo: guitar & vocals
Miika Peräkangas: guitar
Väiski Syväoja: bass
This line-up released two demos in the 90s in 1995 (Gothony) and 1997 (Hidden thoughts). Gigs mostly in the capital region, e.g. Oranssi klubi, Semifinal and at the legendary Thunder Road House. In 1998, M.Toivonen , who handled the vocals, gave the vocal responsibilities to Sami Viitamäki.
Sami Viitamäki's time was Gothony's golden age, and many compare this to the Beatles '65 & '66, when Rubber Soul and Revolver innovated not only the band's sound but the entire pop music genre as well.The golden age was short, but rewarding and Gothony played a few gigs with Sami before the break up that happened in 1999. There was no drama in the breakup, but everyone went on different paths in life.
In 2019, it was decided to reassemble Gothony to revive the past and play old songs. Wuohi, who in the 90s did vocals in Bleed me tears and Katharsis joined Gothony.
In 2020, Gothony went to Tuska-Torstai and Emergenza to get a feel for live show’s. After the gigs, a decision was made to start working on new songs and continue Gothony's story.
The first official Gothony single Patient 2442 was completed in April 2023 and released with a music video by Kimmo Jaatinen (direction, cinematography, screenplay, editing). The second single In the Shadow of the Moon was released in July 2023.
Gothony's first official full-length album released on January 12, 2024.
Now in 2025, Gothony is working on new songs and the new material is scheduled for late 2025 release. Before releasing new material, it's time to bring Gothony’s first demo to streaming services. This will take place in March 2025
GOTHONY - DEMO 1995
Track list:
1.Unknown World of My Dreams
2.Woods of Winter
3.Wasted Life
Line-up:
M.Toivonen (Drums,vocals)
Mika Uusitalo (Guitar, vocals)
Miika Peräkangas (Guitar)
Väiski Syväoja (Bass)
https://www.gothony.com
https://www.facebook.com/gothonyband
Nashville (TN) - U.S. Melodic Black Metal horde, LENAX, have unleashed the official video for "THE VOICES," the new single and opening track from the recently released HELLSCAPE VOL. I (THE VOICES) EP.
Check out "The Voices" video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k22aI48fMXI
Hellscape Vol. I (The Voices) contains one new song ("The Voices") and three tracks given a pitch-shifted Hellscape remix: "Leeches" and "We Are Legion" from the upcoming album Infection, as well as a remastered version of "Inversion" from 2023 EP, Purity.
Lenax vocalist/guitarist, Venomous, had this to say about the new EP:
"The Hellscape project was spawned entirely by accident. Our drummer Bones sent in an audition video when we were first getting together, something that sounded very dirty and ethereal. As he was in a doom project, I assumed it was original material, until I heard the main riff from 'Leeches.' This gave me the effect of taking something very familiar to me as a songwritier and making it seem alien, as if distorted through a transmission from the underworld.
I pulled up the core tracks of some of the songs that we'd done - two songs from the upcoming album Infection, and a remaster of one of the songs form the 2023 Purity EP. Every track I did something a little different with the effects and tempo. One song is actually sped up as it was down pitched, something that may seem counterintuitive. The idea was to give this feeling as if the songs were transmitted across a void, resulting in this obscured, horror movie soundtrack kind of effect.
"New song, 'The Voices,' was purpose built with this sort of transmission in mind. It takes this idea of hearing diabolic voices from the underworld, and creates an epic story of ascension and destruction. During the demo process, I pitch shifted my voice down for this monstrous effect. What I wasn't expecting is to find a comfort zone for my voice in this very low register. What you hear on my vocals on is entirely natural, something that in turn made its way to some of the tracks on the new album. Big thanks to Silas for this, not just on coaching me into this low vocal range, but his impeccable work on the audio."
Lenax is currently putting the finishing touches on the songs that will become Infection, the band's first full-length album. It is targeted for release during the summer months this year.
In reflecting on the forthcoming full-length, Venomous notes that "Infection is an album almost two years in the making. Continuing with themes that blur the lines between fantasy and reality, Lovecraftian cosmic horror and the occult, the theme of the album is one of infernal rather than divine intervention into humanity. with an unmistakeable passion for individuality."
"This is our most punishing work yet," says Lenax guitarist Mordred. "It’s faster, harsher, and more diseased than anything we’ve ever done." The theme of the album is represented in song titles such as 'Plague Bringer,' 'Hive Mind Apocalypse,' and 'We Are Legion' - a song that tells the story of an unfortunate and overly zealous mage who calls upon greater forces than his own, only to succomb to the very denizens of hell he dared unleash."
Track
Listing:
1 - The Voices
2 - Inversion (Hellscape Remix)
3 - Leeches (Hellscape Remix)
4 - We Are Legion (Hellscape Remix)
Lenax is:
Venomous - Vocals / Guitar
Mordred - Guitar / Backing Vocals
Bones - Drums
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
https://linktr.ee/LenaxMetal
Australian-Swedish
death metal juggernaut D.E.A.D has dropped the official music
video for "DEAD", a track ripped straight from their
ferocious album OF VILE AND HATE, out now via Wormholedeath.
"Dead" is a savage death metal onslaught, dragging a tormented soul from decay into cursed rebirth. It reflects transformation through suffering, where pain breeds power and the past is left in ruin.
Brutal, raw, and merciless—D.E.A.D delivers pure death metal carnage.
The video was recorded at The Lab in Adelaide, South Australia. It was filmed and edited by Anthony James. The technical operator on the day was Isaac Ray
Listen to the full album Of Vile and Hate: https://orcd.co/ofvileandhate
Genre-bending one-man band SAMTAR is set to return with THE BOG OF COSMIC DELUSIONS. The seventh full-length album by the multi-instrumentalist and songwriter comes fresh off the heels of the acoustic-centric A Second Chapter Made of Wood.
The Bog of Cosmic Delusions stands out as SAMTAR's heaviest album to date. With loud and crushing sounds, psychedelic influences, melodic guitars, and grand soaring vocals, this album is sure to satisfy rock and metal listeners alike.
SAMTAR has released three singles from the album. Stream "The Mire," "Desert Creature" and "Refuse" on Spotify.
The Bog of Cosmic Delusions will be available on digital and limited-edition CD on April 11. Pre-order the album at www.samtarofficial.com
The Bog of Cosmic Delusions was written, performed, recorded, mixed, and mastered by SAMTAR. Album artwork by Steven Yoyada.
Tracklisting:
1. Desert Creature
2. Fickle Fortune
3. All You Ever Wanted
4. Speaker
5. Distant Voices
6. Refuse
7. Destiny is a Lie
8. The Whispers
9. Vicarious Voodoo
10. The Mire
11. Broken Sparrow
12. Drowning the Goddess
SAMTAR, a music-obsessed virtuoso, plies his craft with an unrepentant vigor and passion. Navigating the forests of genre, SAMTAR follows a path to sounds unknown by combining style and influence from all sources. SAMTAR chose to eschew chasing traditional mediums of promotion and instead focused on loving his life through creating music, exploring the outdoors, and translating the ethereal into song. The music SAMTAR creates is human and close, it has a momentum of its own and entreats the listener to be a traveler along the journey to their own peace.
SAMTAR grew up on System of a Down, Nine Inch Nails, The Black Dahlia Murder, Opeth, Sonata Arctica, Muse, Jimi Hendrix, Sublime, and Nirvana. Now he unites these divergent influences with driving bass lines, hook-heavy guitar melodies, powerful vocals, and a healthy dose of synthesizers. He notes some of his biggest vocal influences being from artists like Mike Patton (Mr. Bungle/Faith No More), and Tony Kakko (Sonata Arctica). He also takes inspiration from sci-fi/fantasy films and literature.
www.samtarofficial.com
Inspiration to our music comes from a diverse collection of bands, artists and genres.
The result is a genre-defying crossover style that challenges musical conventions while remaining profoundly accessible. DUNKLE ZUKUNFT goal is to take the listener on a journey through dark, atmospheric landscapes punctuated by electrifying rhythms and haunting melodies.
As DUNKLE ZUKUNFT emerges onto the global stage, the band invites listeners to join them in exploring the unknown — an invitation to embrace the beauty and chaos of the dark future.
Tracklist:
1. Dunkle Welt
2. Flammen am Himmel
3. Apokalypse Ruft
4. Der Letzte Man
5. Das Ende
6. Die Letzten Gedanken
7. Unfelt Dunkelheit
DUNKLE ZUKUNFT is a groundbreaking music collective helmed by Zane Solaris. With a name that translates to "Dark Future," this music collective delves into the uncharted territories of modern soundscapes, crafting a unique blend that they boldly call "the music of the future."
Drawing inspiration from a kaleidoscope of genres, DUNKLE ZUKUNFT masterfully fuses elements of Industrial music, 1970s Synth bands, Electro, Pop, Metal, and even occasional nods to Punk. The result is a genre-defying crossover style that challenges musical conventions while remaining profoundly accessible. With a flair for innovation and a deep understanding of diverse musical traditions, DUNKLE ZUKUNFT takes listeners on a journey through dark, atmospheric landscapes punctuated by electrifying rhythms and haunting melodies.
DUNKLE ZUKUNFT's debut album is a testament to this visionary approach. Each track serves as a chapter in a larger narrative, offering a glimpse into a dystopian yet strangely alluring sonic future. From pulsating Industrial beats to introspective Synth-driven ballads, the album weaves a rich tapestry of sound that captures both the melancholy and the hope of our uncertain tomorrow.
As DUNKLE ZUKUNFT emerges onto the global stage, the band invites listeners to join them in exploring the unknown — an invitation to embrace the beauty and chaos of the dark future.
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Cult black metal act Heruka returns with "Panacea", a six-track EP
fully sung in Italian poetry-style lyrics, continuing the approach of their
previous full-length Memorie. The death theme remains at the core of this
release, reinforcing the band’s dark and evocative storytelling.
A new track, "Taedium Vitae", has been released as a visualizer and is now available on all major streaming platforms. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zstSpEpg-xY
Tracklist:
1. Peisithanatos
2. Accabadora
3. Taedium Vitae
4. Francis Bacon
5. Panacea
6. Danza (re-recorded 2003 version)
The cover artwork pays tribute to the death of Arria and Paetus, a dramatic episode from ancient Rome. Paetus, a prisoner after a failed revolt against Emperor Claudius, was urged by his wife Arria to take his own life rather than endure dishonor. When he hesitated, Arria demonstrated her resolve by stabbing herself, handing him the dagger with the words, "It does not hurt, Paetus." The artwork is based on François-André Vincent’s 1784 painting of the event.
Panacea will be released on March 21, 2025, in a limited edition digipack CD via Rude Awakening Records and will also be available on all major streaming platforms.
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Alfa Pentatonik (ex-Pentatonik) play Finnish industrial metal with a heavy hand. It started in early 2000 and they have released two albums and many smaller releases. In 2022 the band returned with a new name and two new singles. Now they release a new EP called "Gamma I" which contains five songs.
Primus motor of the band is JP Immonen (Walhalla, Aria Of Sorrow, Iron Frost) who plays all the instruments, writes the songs and does all the production. He joins forces with Janne Partanen (Hautajaisyö, Verilehto, Marraskuun Lapset, Paavalin Harhat) in 2022, who does the lyrics and vocals. Also on "Gamma I" (one) there are guest appearances by Harri Hytönen (Clown Parade, Fenyx Rising, Armada North & Simulacrum), who plays solos on a few songs and was on the band's first album. And Maya Liittokivi (Loretta Problem & Deathlike Silence) on vocals, her beautiful voice was heard on "Pelkojemme Perintö" in 2023.
In "Gamma I" heavy riffs mix with dance beats and the whole thing is nailed down with dark vocals. The band is currently working on a sequel to this release and "Gamma II" (two) songs have already been recorded.
Listen to Gamma I EP on streaming services: https://push.fm/fl/alfa-pentatonik-gamma
Track list:
01. Korjattu totuus
02. Miksi et verta näe?
03. Palvot
04. Portinvartija
05. Ilman mitään suuntaa
Cover art by JP Immonen
Line-up:
JP Immonen: guitars, bass, drums, synths, composition, arrangement & production.
Janne Partanen: vocals, lyrics & arrangement.
Guests:
Harri Hytönen: solo guitar on tracks 2, 3 & 4
Maya Liittokivi vocals on track 5
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TYRMFAR'S
- "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.
The EP's digital release date is 28 March 2025.
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.
Meet Tyrmfar:
Kévin Sanchez - Guitars
Florian Métrailler- Guitars
Quentin Brunner - Drums - Backing vocals
Robin Délèze - Voice
Yannick Dulon - Bass
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The official video for the album's first single, "Seeds of Entropy," has been premiered by Invisible Oranges. Check it out at the following link: https://www.invisibleoranges.com/ominous-ruin-premiere/
"Seeds of Entropy" is an explosion of chaotic riffs, intense vocals and rapid fire drums at a dizzying 270 beats per minute. The song begins after the intro to the album, a piano and guitar duet that represent a continuation from Ominous Ruin’s previous full length, Amidst Voices that Echo in Stone. Picking up from said album, "Seeds of Entropy" utilizes many of the same musical phrases and stylings, while expanding on motifs from Amidst Voices that Echo in Stone at even faster speeds. Lyrically, "Seeds of Entropy" represents the beginning of inevitable slip into darkness as entropy consumes reality, both physical and mental form. This theme is masterfully expanded on throughout the rest of the album.
"Seeds of Entropy" will be available March 7 on all digital platforms. Requiem album pre-orders will be available on the same day.
A formidable leap forward in both musical complexity and emotional depth, Requiem is a powerful exploration of the human psyche, the ravages of time, and the inevitable descent into oblivion. Requiem is at its core, a continuation of Ominous Ruin’s first release, Amidst Voices that Echo in Stone. Beyond that, its conception spawned from the raw emotion of personal issues and turmoil, as it was created during a dark time in the band’s lives.
The album begins with a direct continuation from the final song off Ominous Ruin’s first album, an emotional guitar and piano ballad that brings the mood to somber, yet melodic. It immediately transitions to an explosion of chaos with the first song, "Seeds of Entropy. "
The musicianship on Requiem is, as expected, nothing short of exceptional. Guitarists Alex Bacey and Joel Guernsey showcase their technical brilliance in every track, with blistering solos and complex, interwoven riffs that keep listeners on their toes. The rhythm section, comprised of Mitch Yoesle (bass) and Harley Blandford (drums), is hardly just a rhythm section, that provides a relentless foundation of precision, power and creativity, anchoring the music as it constantly shifts between ferocity and atmospheric beauty.
The production, handled by Alex Bacey is pristine yet dense, allowing every instrument to shine through the brutal wall of sound without sacrificing the intensity of the compositions. The layering of ambient soundscapes and acoustic passages throughout the album provides an immersive listening experience, allowing the heavier elements to hit even harder when they arrive.
Track
Listing:
1 - Intro
2 - Seeds of Entropy
3 - Eternal
4 - Bane of Syzygial Triality
5 - Divergent Anomaly
6 - Fractal Abhorrence
7 - Architect of Undoing
8 - Staring into the Abysm
9 - Requiem
Credits:
Written & Produced By: Alex Bacey
Lyrics & Concepts By: Adam Rosado
Vocals Performed By: Crystal Rose
Bass Written By: Mitch Yoesle
Drums Written By: Harley Blandford
Additional Solos And Song Writing By: Joel Guernsey
Drums Recorded By: Cody Fuentes/Rapture Recordings
Vocals Recorded By: Petr Oplatka [Petropolys Media]
Mixed/Mastered By: Alex Bacey
Artwork By: Pär Olofsson
Emblem Logo By: Alejandro Morales [Imperfect Designs]
Photography By: Catalino [Kitty] Alvarez [Cateyeview]
Management By: Joel Spielman
Line-Up:
Alex Bacey: Guitars
Mitch Yoesle: Bass
Crystal Rose: Vocals
Harley Blandford: Drum
Joel Guernsey: Guitars
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Format: Digital CD-EP / Physical CD-EP
Label: Independent Release
BLACK RABBIT is:
Vocals: Nino Thomas
Guitar: Jelle Brekelmans
Guitar: Hidde Hofland
Drums: Koen van der Voet
Bassguitar: Thijs Mulder
Tracklist:
01. Malevolent Glare
02. Paracusia
03. Pity the Mind of the Frail and the Feeble
04. To Be Alive, To Walk This Earth, That Is My Curse
05. Rancid Taste of Horror
Black Rabbit is a concept-driven death metal band from Apeldoorn that seamlessly interweaves brute force and aggression with profound themes and a compelling visual presentation.
The band consists of five musical forces with diverse influences, who together create a dynamic, ruthless but refined sound.
With energetic live shows full of theatrical visuals and an intense light spectacle, Black Rabbit takes their audience into a narrative world of darkness and mystery.
Black Rabbit left a lasting impression with the release of their EP and single (2020), which laid the foundation for the story of Black Rabbit. This took further shape with the first chapter of its legend: the full-length album ‘Hypnosomnia’ (2023), an album that took the band to new heights with performances in renowned venues such as Patronaat, Iduna and even the Brabanthallen.
Sharing the stage with the likes of Baest, Vader, Exhorder and Pestilence, they have established themselves as a band that takes energy, craftsmanship and experience to a new level.
Now the band expands their sinister story further with ‘Chronolysis’, a sensory nightmare that takes the listener into the oppressive world of sleep paralysis, trapped under the manipulative grip of Black Rabbit.
At the heart of the band lives the mythical story of Black Rabbit, a demonic entity with a tragic past. He seduces and deceives his victims, confronting them with their deepest sins and feeding on their despair. Black Rabbit manipulates dreams (Hypnosomnia) and traps his victims in the suffocating grip of sleep paralysis (Chronolysis), from which there is no escape. Black Rabbit’s music forms a ritual in which each song is a chapter in his growing legend. ‘Hypnosomnia’ explored the boundary between dream and reality, while the latest EP, ‘Chronolysis’, digs deeper into the horror of sleep paralysis.
Black Rabbit is more than a metal band – it’s a total experience. With a crushing sound, well-thought-out concepts and theatrical live shows, they immerse their audience in a world where music, visuals and stories become one. Their performances are rituals, in which the audience is not just a spectator, but becomes part of the story.
With Chronolysis, the five gentlemen are setting a new, intense chapter. Their music is dynamic and raw, their shows are hypnotic and uncomfortable. Black Rabbit leaves you with a feeling of fascination and discomfort – exactly as he intended.
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ESCHATON – “TECHTALITARIAN”
Technical
death metal band Eschaton return after a gap of six years with a
reinvigorated, star-studded line-up that undoubtedly elevates their sound to
hitherto unexplored heights. They have none other than Christian Münzner
formerly of Obscura and Necrophagist accompanying the band
founder Josh Berry on guitars. For the vocals, they have enlisted the services
of Mac Smith of Apogean and Abyssalis and for the bass,
they have brought on Scott Bradly from Inanimate Existence while
Darren Cesca of Pillory and formerly in Deeds of Flesh and Arsis continues
to hold down the fort on drums. Most importantly, this line-up sounds just as
devastating on this album as it does on paper. They have contributed to
creating a tech death album that can stand on its own and does not have to be
necessarily pitted against any of the aforementioned bands' past efforts. The
members excel in their own specialized ways and they manage to make it work. It
is meticulously and passionately put together which is all too apparent in the music
that can be dizzyingly fast and mind-bogglingly technical but also groovy and
memorable while being on the whole diverse yet dynamic and pulsating with
energy. It is not just music meant for the tech death fans; it is music that
will invariably get them excited. As such, this should be regarded as an
landmark album in the style, with the presence of the illustrious members in
the lineup not taking away from the irrefutable fact that this is indeed great
tech death music.
Line up
Mac Smith - Vocals (Apogean, Abyssalis, Hammer of Dawn)
Christian Muenzner - Lead Guitar (Retromorphosis, Eternity's End, ex-Necrophagist, ex-Obscura, ex-Alkaloid)
Josh Berry - Guitar (Eschaton founder)
Darren Cesca - Drums (Goratory, Serpents of Gnosis, Pillory, Ex-Deeds of Flesh, Ex-Arsis)
Scott Bradley - Bass (Inanimate Existence)
Artwork by Dave Melvin
Track listing
1. Inferior Superior
2. Devour the Contrarian
3. Blood of the People
4. Hellfire's Woe
5. The Bellicose Duality
6. Econocracy
7. Antimatter
8. Techtalitarian
9. The Sufferer's Dichotomy
10. Castle Strnad
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Kunal Choksi Kunal Choksi Label owner Transcending Obscurity
Canada’s
own speed/heavy metal powerhouse BREAKER is set to
shake the foundations with the release of their lyric video for "BREAKER," the
title track from their upcoming self-titled EP. Set for release on April
4, 2025, via the label Wormholedeath, the Breaker EP promises a relentless
onslaught of screaming melodies, thunderous rhythms, and vocals that rip
through the stratosphere.Prepare to be consumed by BREAKER’s furious melodies,
high-velocity riffs, and commanding vocal power. The band takes inspiration
from classic speed metal while infusing their music with a fresh, untamed
energy that sets them apart. This is more than music—it’s a call to arms for
lovers of loud, fast, and uncompromising heavy metal
Formed in 2023 by vocalist Terje Fiskvatn, guitarist Caleb Beal (Villain, Midnight Malice), and drummer Rider Johnson (former Razor), BREAKER quickly crafted their signature sound, blending high-octane metal with fierce energy. The band’s debut EP, Breaker, features tracks like Liberty and Babylon, written by Fiskvatn and expanded with the powerful contributions of Beal and Johnson.
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Hungarian thrash-death metal force ATROX TRAUMA has unleashed the official music video for "PROBLEM, REACTION, SOLUTION," the latest single from their highly anticipated second album WHERE DEATH HUNTS, set to drop on April 18, 2025, via WormHoleDeath Records.
“We
had the opportunity to perform at a venue where there may have never been a
metal concert before,” the band shares. “Since we were already
planning to shoot a live performance video for one of our new songs, this was
the perfect setting. Problem, Reaction, Solution is our fourth music video from
the upcoming album, and we captured it during a high-energy show at the I.
Stonewall Tattoo Convention in Hódmezővásárhely. The result is a raw and
electrifying visual that embodies the essence of our music.”
The video was directed and edited by András Székely, bringing the intensity of Atrox Trauma’s live presence to the screen with unrelenting ferocity.
Atrox Trauma was founded in 2008 in Hungary. Their goal, according to the music genre, was clear from the beginning: thrash metal with death metal influences. The band recorded 2 EPs during its earlier years besides performing on live gigs. The band's strength increased in 2019, and they have been spinning at an unstoppable speed since then. It gave a series of concerts in its motherland and countries in the neighborhood. The band creates a huge listener experience with its tight, intense, fast, and face-tearing music.
In 2022 they released their first LP called 'On The Line Of Nothing And Something' by the Italian label WormHoleDeath.The listener can experience everything from intense immersion to melodic thrash metal. Four music videos provide visual support for the fan-approachable experience.
By the end of 2024, they took the stage in many countries, performing in tours and festivals, and recorded their second LP ”Where Death Hunts”.
Line up:
Imre Török – Vocal, guitar
András Székely – Lead guitar
Gyula Tábori – Bass guitar
Gergely Győri - Drums
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Murder Records is honored to present VULTÜR, a young band freshly exhumed at the unholy cemeteries from Milan in Italy.
VULTÜR present a voracious butcher's symphony, where we can be devoured by a unleashing raw power with a relentless energy, fusing the elements of Thrash Death Metal embraced with the fury of Hardcore, duly forged in a sonic storm that will leave you breathless and that intends to dismember us with the sharped blades swings without mercy.
The atrocious tombs are already open, where the bleeding flesh starting releasing the nauseating odors to announces VULTÜR's debut EP entitled "NECROPHAGY", which will feature with five decompositions, duly moldy in the fetid underworld and where our cadaver can slowly rot inside the coffin in this necrophilic ritual that Murder Records is preparing and that will be served on the funeral altar to feed the cadaveric worms with our filthy rotten remains.
Deadly Perversion On... Wish You Well Off...
MCD
Limited to 300 copies
Cassette Limited to 100 copies
Tracklist:
01 - Labyrinyh Of The Lost Souls [1:33]
02 - Necrophagy [3:34]
03 - Prison Of Flesh [4:55]
04 - Vein Cutters [3:14]
05 - The Butcher's Simphony [3:54]
Lyrics writen by Fabio Valsecchi.
Mixing and mastering by Riccardo Massa.
Logo made by Riccardo Massa.
Cover artwork by Fabio Fontana.
Recordings and work supervision by Morgan Segatore.
Space provider at CSA Baraonda by Francesco Giorgi.
VULTÜR photographs by Marco Pasqua.
Lyric video made by Danihell Slaughter.
Layout for CD and Cassette made by Alemão and Danihell Slaughter.
Promotional flyers made by Leo Mora and Danihell Slaughter.
VULTÜR Line-Up
Buck Motorlungs (Vocals)
Rick Massa (Lead Guitar)
Will Fimbulvinter (Rhythmic Guitar)
Rick Cadaverous (Drums)
Andrea Bini (Bass)
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Genre: Old School Death Metal/Crust Punk
Country: Indonesia
Release date: March 10th 2025
Drain Death is a duo project formed in the Yogyakarta region in early 2022, which brings a mixture of old school death metal with the addition of crust punk, which is indirectly influenced by Nihilist, Nirvana 2002, Autopsy, to Bombandfall, Anti Cimex and Bastard Priest. In mid-2022 has released the mmxxii demo with 3 tracks.
A person's destiny in life on earth has indeed become a secret and written destiny by the creator, whether bad destiny or a disastrous event or bad things is a destiny that has been outlined. What if all of that is a test for all mankind to always remember him? Or is it a nightmare to face life? And making another choice to abandon his orders and become further away from the divine, because the disaster mercilessly devours everything?
Drain Death here is trying to respond to an event or bad things that happen in the world, and thinking about the repercussions of all of this which can make living creatures despair and feel that they don't believe in their help or grace and move further away and die in vain, all summarized in Perdona's album is entitled "Merciless Of Doom" which will be released immediately by vinyl My Back Hurts Records (US) cassette Remorseless records (US), cassette Tarung Records (IND), and CD Death in Pieces Records (MX)
There are 10 tracks of song material presented in this full album, all of which summarize the concept of a bad fate given by the creator to test all living creatures in the world, which all become the essence of the thoughts that interpret the background to making this album!! Listen!
Tracklist:
1. Enter the Solitude
2. Loud Monger
3. Drain To Death
4. Devour
5. Curse Of Darkness
6. Possessed By Evil
7. Eternal Doom
8. Crawling From Hell
9. Sacrifice Master
10. In The Pestilent Master
CD limited to 300 copies
Recording credits:
Recorded at WATCHTOWER STUDIO
Enginered by BABLE SAGALA
Mixing and mastered by BABLE SAGALA
Most artwork by WRATHVOID
Photograph Capture by KEVIN
All music and lyric by DRAIN DEATH
Except instrumental “ENTER THE SOLITUDE” and “IN THE PESTILENT NIGHTMARE” by SETYAWAN CELLO
DRAIN DEATH is:
Loudness - Vocals/Drum
Voidtor - Guitar/Bass
Layout by Ernesto Montero @ Brutal Design
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Highly
anticipated debut album from Italian Doom Metal act AGANOOR will
be titled "DOOMERISM" and will be released on
June 6th, 2025 in partnership with BLOODROCK RECORDS. Today we unveil the
astonishing cover artwork realized by Mirkow Gastow (Pentagram,
Clouds Taste Satanic, Stöner among his works) and the tracklist that is:
1. Bury My Soul
2. Icarus
3. Nadir
4. Emerald Lake
5. Morbid Skin
6. Mind Shadowing
With influences as diverse as CATHEDRAL, GOATSNAKE, TYPE O NEGATIVE, DANZIG, TIAMAT, AGANOOR moves from the Eternal City creating an oppressive Doom Metal wrapped in a gothic breeze, and blended with the retro tones of the rawest of Stoner Rock.
Their music is claustrophobic, yet hypnotic, a Doom Metal characterized by massive, down-tuned riffs and psychedelic atmosphere.
Dan, Anth, Stephen and Alex are the protagonists behind AGANOOR, and they are about to present their music, which appears like a heavy ritual shrouded in mist on the shores of a lake.
Pre-Order CD and LP at: https://t.ly/h4Mmp
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Tracklist:
1. 1986
2. Dogma Of War
3. Tears On The Face Of God
4. Crown Of Separation
5. Welcome The Destroyer
6. Children Of The Atomic Sun
7. The Bleeding Hands Of Faith
8. Reqviem For The Oppressor
9. Dance Of The Gods
The songs introduces you to the concept of the album that is inextricably linked to war and it is expressed through the 9 tracks of the album.
Their distinctive blend of lyricism about the horrors of the war, combined with their relentless, neck-breaking Thrash Metal, pays homage to the genre's golden age Gods such as Slayer, Megadeth, Kreator, Exodus and Testament as well as some of the melody and progressive tendencies of Metal Church and Death Angel.
Formed by friends Giuseppe Taormina (guitars), Ignazio Nicastro (voice & bass), Danilo Ficicchia (drums), XENOS A.D. is a mandatory listening for fans of Thrash Metal who can rejoice in yet another band proudly flying their Metal flag.
Now, all you have to do, is experience the raw power of the fury of XENOS A.D.
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Belarusian Unleash Contra Christum - A New Brutal Death Metal Nightmare Album!
Brutal Records proudly welcomes SODOMIC BAPTISM, the unstoppable force of Belarusian Death Metal, to our roster! Their latest sonic assault, "CONTRA CHRISTUM," unleashes nine relentless tracks of crushing brutality, technical precision, and pure death metal devastation.
Release Date: June 20, 2025 Available Worldwide – Digital via The Orchard & Physical Formats
Prepare for obliteration as Sodomic Baptism delivers their most ferocious and uncompromising release yet! Stay tuned for exclusive previews, merch drops, and brutal updates!
One of Belarus’ most relentless and uncompromising forces in death metal, SODOMIC BAPTISM, returns with their full-length offering, Contra Christum. Steeped in the essence of true Satanic brutal metal, this album is a furious assault of technical precision, unyielding brutality, and apocalyptic atmosphere.
With Contra Christum, the band refuses to abandon their old-school roots, yet they push their sound into darker, more unrelenting extremes. Balancing savage, high-speed offensives with calculated, crushing sections, the album delivers both pure aggression and sophisticated composition. Tracks like Posthumous Rebirth and Adepts of Chaos accelerate into blistering chaos, while doomy passages inject a brooding, sinister weight. This isn’t just extremity for extremity’s sake—it’s calculated devastation, executed with precision.
Fans of relentless, technical, and oppressive death metal will find Contra Christum to be an essential listen. This is a record that reveals its darkest nuances with every play—fearsome, powerful, and utterly consuming.
Track list
1. Antipsalm: Purification Inthrough Antichrist
2. Posthumous Rebirth
3. Bloody Redemption
4. LCF
5. The Witches Laughter
6. Adepts of Chaos
7. Belial: The Path to Knowledge of the Abyss
8. Resurrection Outhrough Renunciation of Grace
9. The Transcendence of Existence
Watch Now: The official music video for "Adepts of Chaos", a crushing track from SODOMIC BAPTISM’s upcoming album Contra Christum, exclusively on Brutal Records' YouTube channel!
About SODOMIC BAPTISM
Formed in 2014 by Alexis and Alex Tetin, the band was built on themes of Metaphysical Evil, Hell, Darkness, and Chaos. For SODOMIC BAPTISM, Satan is not just a symbol of rebellion but the embodiment of freedom, justice, and infinite knowledge. Their music is an exploration of the abyss—a confrontation with the self beyond servitude and blind faith.
Discography:
Black Fire Pandemonium (2014) – EP
Womb Ov Sheol (2017) – Split
Black Fire Pandemonium (2017) – Full-length
Contra Christum (2025) – Full-length
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No mercy. No compromise. Only total infernal domination.
The music video to the track “Płyty” (transl.: ‘records’) has been premiered today via v13.net: https://v13.net/2025/03/cbzk-plyty-music-video-premiere/
The single will be available via all major streaming platforms from 5 March.
"Płyty" is a deep dive into the realm of cerebral and sonic glitches, a take on neuroticism, self-determination and defeat”, explains the band. “The funky beat carries the mutilated bass throughout the track, while the whispers narrate the journey of self-struggle, down the memory lane. The video that accompanies the single is a monochromatic mash-up of (joy)rides around a Subcarpathian small town.”
Pre-save “Dybuctwo” on Spotify: https://bit.ly/DybuctwoPreSave
Pre-order on Bandcamp: https://cbzk.bandcamp.com/album/dybuctwo
The eerie soundscapes on “Dybuctwo” were birthed from a collaboration between Kopczak (Malconfort) and Fas (Sea Mosquito, Malconfort, Amaltheia). Formed in 2023 across the diverse landscapes of Sanok (Poland), Bristol (UK), and Crete (Greece), CBZK is a unique fusion of hip-hop, industrial and black metal. The project was created from half-forgotten techno loops, tremolo riffs and demented whispers, which resulted in an electronic expansion of the project members’ sonic realm.
“Dybuctwo” delves deep into the surreal and unsettling aspects of Subcarpathian identity in Poland, exploring themes of distant closeness, camaraderie, and the inevitability of passing. Drawing inspiration from small-town atmospheres, Kopczak and Fas crafted an industrial soundscape that weaves together hypnotic hip-hop and black metal phrases, jarring distortions and evocative field recordings.
The lyrics explore the everlasting tensions between resilience and hopelessness, passing and death, closeness and alienation. The CBZK lyrical realm, seemingly oneiric and allegorical, is a collage of past and present realities of Subcarpathia, weaving together personal stories, mores and regional folklore.
The band previously released the single and music video “W Głębi” (YouTube, Spotify, Apple Music, Bandcamp and all other streaming platforms.)
Track list:
1. W Głębi
2. Płyty
3. Topiel
4. Duchota
5.
CBZK are:
Kopczak - Beats, Production, Vocals, Lyrics, Mix, Master (Malconfort)
Fas - Guitars (Sea Mosquito, Malconfort, Amaltheia)
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AXIOM CHAOS – “PRIMACY ARRIVAL”
Label: Comatose Music
Release Date: May 9th 2025
Genre: Death Metal
For fans of: Immolation | Vastum | Blood Incantation | Disma
By the invisible sea of secrets that laps silently about the foothills of Mons Ardeshir, they have heard. Far beyond the mountains of Mithrim, where the chroniclers of eternity write the many histories of Vulpecula in the blood of their broken fingers, they have heard. Doors have been opened and rifts have been traversed. The conjurers of chaos are blowing upon the horns of Ib and the malformed beasts of malfeasance who have slumbered in dreams aeons long are stirring. The stairways to the new world are open and the drums of destruction are calling; the fires of war are alight!
A new entity has crawled from the boiling swamps that lie in the deepest recesses of the death metal underworld. A force of terrifying alien power and chilling otherness that is about to bleed insidiously into our reality. Axiom Chaos have fused the devastating impact of death metal with the untameable capricious might of pandemonium and invoked the strange, compelling visions of Primacy Arrival! Beginning with the lurching monstrosity of ‘The King I Am’ that erupts into fetid, pustulent life, guitars howling over the deranged whispering of deformed divinities, Primacy Arrival proceeds to tear your reality to tattered shreds. Invoking fantastic atmospheres and radiating intimidating terror, this album transforms death metal into something unknowable and unnameable. In ‘The Gift Of Recognition’ the guitar leads seem to speak, uttering words from forbidden dimensions that make the skin crawl in fearful revulsion, while ‘Wormhold Pathways Of Conquest’ is simply inexorable. Primacy Arrival’s crowning glory however comes with its titanic conclusion – ‘Exodus Into Oblivion’. Shattering velocities entwine with spiralling guitar patterns and something majestic, almost beautiful emerges from the shadows as melodies unwind behind the monolithic sounds. Strange magic breaks through the song structure, an infiltration of madness to accompany this triumphal procession for a king from beyond, as our reality is consumed.
While the name of Axiom Chaos is a new one, those who march behind its banner are better known - Ben Vanweelden (Venomous Echoes, Ceremonic Buryment etc) and Justin Vølus (Vølus, Fall Of Gnosis, Maggot Crown etc) – and they are now united with the might of Comatose Music for the May 9th release of Primacy Arrival. Bedecked in the visionary artwork of Morket Art (Engulfed, Inverted Ascension etc) Primacy Arrival will challenge, disturb and dominate, opening new pathways for death metal as the story of Axiom Chaos begins.
Line-up:
Justin Vølus - Vocals
Ben Vanweelden – Guitar/Bass/Drums
https://www.comatosemusic.com/
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Underground
Kvlt Records, a sub-label of Odium Records, proudly announces the
release of ZMIERZCH (Twilight), the highly anticipated
second album from the Polish one-man project WESELE. Set for
release on 25 March 2025.
Underground Kvlt Records, a sub-label of Odium Records, proudly announces the release of Zmierzch (Twilight), the highly anticipated second album from the Polish one-man project Wesele. Set for release on 25 March 2025, the album delivers a haunting blend of atmospheric and depressive post-black metal, captivating fans of bands such as Furia and Odraza
Wesele is a new yet striking presence in the Polish black metal scene, weaving a sonic experience that blends melancholic melodies, relentless blast beats, and an aura of old-world decadence. The album evokes the spirit of forgotten villages, echoing the haunting imagery of Jacek Malczewski’s paintings, Stanislaw Wyspianski’s works, and the wistful tales passed down through generations.
A glimpse into this darkly immersive world can be experienced with the premiere track Tan, available now: https://youtu.be/b6LRamvuo94?si=PIQLK2ueHKDKo84S
Wesele (The Wedding) is the brainchild of Rafal Chruscicki, who conceived the project as a deeply personal and artistically unrestrained venture. Drawing inspiration from the aesthetics of Mloda Polska (Young Poland), Zmierzch represents a departure from his previous work. It is an introspective and meticulously crafted journey where music, lyrics, and visual art intertwine to form a singular, haunting vision.
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Zmierzch will be released on 25 March 2025 and is available for pre-order in CD format at:
www.odiumrecords.bandcamp.com
www.odiumrec.com
Spearheaded by their drummer, Turkish blackened death metal band Shrine of Denial are weaving together some impeccable music that's rooted in the classic sound and yet showcase some contemporary influences in their music, not unlike their label/country mates Carnophage although they're playing in a different style. No Clean Singing recently premiered their stunning title track at https://www.nocleansinging.com/2025/02/14/an-ncs-premiere-shrine-of-denial-i-moloch/
Excerpt - "as elaborate, as magnificent, as sinister and otherworldly, and as dreadfully frightening as the visual"
SHRINE OF DENIAL - “I, MOLOCH”
For
fans of
- Serpent of Old, Dead Congregation, Emperor, Behemoth, Burial Invocation, The
Chasm
Like their label and country mates Serpent of Old, Shrine of Denial are blending styles and forging their own sound, and channelling it through narrative, superbly thought out structures that despite the twists and turns remain memorable. Perhaps it is a Turkish trait to have the songs this meticulously written, and to achieve that Shrine of Denial have used elements of both death and black metal in varying degrees, often blurring the boundaries between the two in the process. The result is exhilarating, as the band effortlessly switches from fast, blasting parts to slow melodic hooks and then quickly accelerates back to their high-speed mode, using whatever stylistic liberties available. It is an engaging, intense and stirring album that doesn’t get carried away and goes beyond what is necessary or appropriate; despite the vagaries, it remains solid, cohesive and impactful throughout. For what it does, 'I, Moloch' is one of the strongest albums not only to come out of that region in recent times but also in the blackened death metal style as a whole.
Line up:
Eray Nabi - Vocals
Onur Uslu - Guitar
Denizkaan Aracı - Guitars
Ahmet Ünveren - Bass
Berk Köktürk - Drums
Lineup:
Eray Nabi - Vocals
Onur Uslu - Guitar
Denizkaan Aracı - Guitars
Ahmet Ünveren - Bass
Berk Köktürk - Drums
Artwork by Juanjo Castellano
Tracklisting:
1. Climbing Through Nothingness
2. A Sanctuary In The Depths Of The Realms
3. I, Moloch
4. Pillars Of Ice
5. The Mesmer
6. Oneiros
7. Headless Idol
8. Temple of the Corpse Misuser
Release date - March 7th, 2025
https://www.facebook.com/transcendingobscurityrecords
https://www.facebook.com/shrineofdenial
Kunal Choksi Label owner Transcending Obscurity Mumbai, India
Born from the streets of Sao Paulo-Brazil, later relocated to Ireland, and today based in Germany, Location is just a detail at this stage. BREAKDOWN blasted on to the scene in 1998 playing every kind of show imaginable.
They quickly found themselves embraced by every facet of the insanely diverse local music scene from punk to tech death.
After recording their titled Disgrace, a 3-song demo, and a live tape called Live After Thrash, the label Unsilent Records saw live and decided to release the first BreaKdowN full length. “Time To Kill”. Released in 2007, These 8 tracks have catch the attention in the global underground scene over the following years BreaKdowN appeared in compilations and Magazines in Brazil, USA, Europe and all over the planet and shared
the stage with many important bands.
"DIVIDE AND KONQUER", the new EP, once again delivers an uncompromising extreme Metal with a blend of melody, sounding broadly defined like a bastard of DEATH, SEPULTURA, KREATOR and NWBHM with the factor X that makes BreaKdowN what it is.
After years of silence the band joined forces with Andy Classen in Stage One Studio to deliver four tracks of pure energy and uncompromising metal that will please Death Metal, Thrash and Heavy Metal fans in the same vein.
The production is heavy, old school and intense, the music is uncompromising.
https://www.breakdown-bkn.com
https://www.facebook.com/BreaKdowNBKN
Belgian Death Black Metal juggernaut DODENGOD has
officially released their highly anticipated sophomore album, "HERALDS
OF A DYING AGE", out now via Pest Records and available
here: https://pestrecords.bandcamp.com/album/dodengod-heralds-of-a-dying-age
Following their 2018 debut "Salvation", DODENGOD returns with a vengeance, delivering ten tracks of unrelenting darkness, seamlessly fusing Death and Black Metal with haunting Doom-infused atmospheres. "Heralds of a Dying Age" marks a shift from the industrial elements of its predecessor, embracing a rawer, more traditional sonic assault, one that is both crushingly heavy and eerily hypnotic.
Fully recorded and mixed by the band itself, the album showcases the razor-sharp riffs of YvS (guitars, bass), the venomous vocal incantations of SVN, and the ferocious drumming of Barduk, who joined in 2021, adding a new dimension of intensity and organic brutality to the band's sound.
Lyrically drenched in themes of death, anti-religion, and misanthropy, "Heralds of a Dying Age" is more than just an album, it’s a descent into an unforgiving, bleak abyss. Tracks like "Scepter of Decay", "Pillars of Ash", and "Eternal Black Sun" paint a harrowing vision of a world in collapse, reinforcing DODENGOD’s place as a force to be reckoned with in extreme metal.
"Heralds of a Dying Age" is now available on CD and digital formats via Pest Records. Enter the void and embrace the darkness!
Play / Order now: https://pestrecords.bandcamp.com/album/dodengod-heralds-of-a-dying-age
https://pestrecords.bandcamp.com
https://www.facebook.com/DodenGod/
Release
date : 28.02.2025,
Label : Phobia Records
Format : LP + CD
Sechs Jahre nach ihrem letzten Album "Dusk of Doom" meldet sich die deutsche Crust-Band Hellknife aus Mannheim endlich mit "Flames of Damnation" zurück. Zehn neue Songs, die ihren charakteristischen Sound feiern und den wildesten D-Beat mit zusätzlichen Blast Beats kombinieren. Aufgenommen im Happy Cadaver Studio in Deutschland. Gemischt und gemastert von Ulf Blomberg bei Hoborec in Schweden. Erwartet einen rohen, dröhnenden Sound, der dennoch alle erforderliche Klarheit behält. Das Artwork stammt erneut von Sickness 666 (Zygoatsis, Surrender of Divinity).
Diskografie:
2015 - Hellknife (7'' EP)
2017 - Decimated to Ashes (Split LP with Tacheless)
2019 - Dusk of Doom (full-length)
2025 - Flames of Damnation (full-length)
Hellknife Bandmitglieder:
Ralf - Vocals
Alex - Drums
Markus - Guitar
Peter - Guitar
Lonski – Bass
hellknife@gmx.de
https://www.facebook.com/hellknifeband
Das norwegisch/griechische Powerhouse CHONTARAZ ist wieder aus den Untiefen seines höllischen Ursprungs (in Hell, Norwegen) aufgetaucht und entfacht mit seiner lang erwarteten Rückkehr große Vorfreude bei Fans von dunkler, dynamischer Musik. Ihr kommendes drittes Album “PHANTOM OF REALITY” (VÖ: 9. Mai 2025) entführt Hörer einmal mehr in das unverwechselbare Universum von CHONTARAZ und bietet eine fesselnde Reise durch ihre modernen Klanglandschaften und atmosphärischen Geschichten.
Das Album beschäftigt sich mit der Reise, sein wahres Ich zu akzeptieren sowie der damit einhergehenden Ablehnung jeder Art der Oberflächlichkeit; eins der Hauptthemen ist dabei Authentizität. CHONTARAZ kombinieren düsteren Modern Metal mit Industrial-Elementen und vereinen intensive Energie meisterhaft mit tiefgründigen lyrischen Erzählungen, wodurch “Phantom of Reality” bei Fans sowohl auf musikalischer als auch auf emotionaler Ebene Anklang findet.
Bei der gemeinsamen Arbeit in seinem Studio in Athen stimmte die Chemie zwischen den Musikern sofort und unbestreitbar, was Fotis (alias Narwhal) dazu veranlasste, sich CHONTARAZ in Vollzeit anzuschließen. Das Ergebnis? Eine bahnbrechende Metal-Kollaboration, die eine außergewöhnliche Verschmelzung von meisterhaftem Songwriting, erstklassigen Musikern und einer Weltklasse-Produktion darstellt – ein Album, das den modernen Metal neu definieren will.
Fotis Benardos doppelte Virtuosität als Produzent sowie Schlagzeuger hat die Soundlandschaft von “Phantom of Reality” geformt und liefert eine immersive, beeindruckende Klangwelt, die jeden Track aufwertet. All das wird nahtlos mit dem brillanten Songwriting von Ahkon (Herbjørn Anglen) und Chontaraz (Frode Kvarsnes) kombiniert, die gemeinsam alle Tracks geschrieben haben und Ahkons Gitarren- und Bass-Künste mit Chontaraz' fesselndem Gesang vereinen. Das Ergebnis ist eine klangliche Explosion: ein kraftvoller Mix aus düsterem, modernen Metal und Industrial-Komponenten, die nahtlos mit Fotis' Präzision und klanglicher Vision verschmelzen. Das Album hat einen Sound, der sowohl roh als auch raffiniert, brutal und fesselnd ist.
Weitere Features auf "Phantom of Reality":
Sakis Tolis (Rotting Christ) als Gastsänger bei "SCREAM" (Single-VÖ: 28. Februar 2025)
George Nerantzis, verantwortlich für Keys und Industrial Add-Ons bei allen Songs
Kjetil “DeadBit” Lindløkken an zusätzlichen Keys für "Spin The Wheel",
"Prayer To The Masses" und "Dressed To Kill"
Noxaerias (Kostas Mexis) am Bass für Live-Auftritte und Musikvideos
Diese Vielzahl an Kollaborationen resultiert in einer Fusion aus erstklassigen Musikern, visionärem Songwriting und einer hervorragenden Produktion, die CHONTARAZ in neue Gefilde katapultiert. Mit Ahkon und Chontaraz, die durch ihr gemeinsames Songwriting die kreative Vision vorantreiben und Fotis Benardo, der den Sound und den Rhythmus prägt, ist dies Metal auf einem absoluten Höhepunkt.
Trackliste
für "Phantom of Reality"
1. Istanbul
2. Prayer To The Masses
3. You’re The One To Blame
4. Phantom Of Reality
5. The Flick Of Time
6. Scream (feat. Sakis Tolis)
7. Face The Fake
8. Spin The Wheel
9. Nail
10. Dressed To Kill
11. Kingpin
Digitaler Album Pre-save: https://orcd.co/phantomofreality
CD & LP Presale: https://chontaraz.com/
“SCREAM”, die erste Single vom CHONTARAZ-Album “Phantom of Reality”, wurde von Fotis Benardo produziert und ist ein roher, intensiver Track mit einem Gastauftritt von Sakis Tolis (Rotting Christ). Im Song geht es um brennendes Verlangen und eine unerbittliche Jagd, bei der aggressive Energie mit aufsteigenden, filmreifen Refrains vermischt wird. Mit eindringlichen Melodien und einer animalischen Intensität erweckt das düstere und viszerale Musikvideo die rohen Emotionen des Songs zum Leben. “SCREAM
Musikvideo hier ansehen: https://youtu.be/aVVfdzTg6gU?si=dr1l6wiHJD5DahYu
Digitaler Single Pre-save: https://orcd.co/chontarazscream
CHONTARAZ stammen ursprünglich aus Hell, Norwegen, und hatten 2015 eine kühne Vision: Musik zu machen, die sie wirklich lieben, frei von stilistischen Beschränkungen, und diese mit theatralischen Liveshows, unverkennbarem Make-up sowie fesselndem lyrischen Storytelling zu vermitteln.
Ihr Debütalbum “Rondamauh” ist in Zusammenarbeit mit dem legendären Produzenten Daniel Bergstrand (bekannt für seine Arbeit mit In Flames, Meshuggah, Dimmu Borgir, Devin Townsend) entstanden und erhielt viel Lob von Schwergewichten wie dem Sweden Rock Magazine, dem Metal Observer und dem Scream Magazine. Außerdem wurde es von Quebec-Metal zum drittbesten internationalen Album des Jahres 2017 gewählt und von Thomas Youngblood von Kamelot persönlich empfohlen.
2019 stellten CHONTARAZ ihr zweites Album “Speed The Bullet” während 70000TONS OF METAL, The Original, The World’s Biggest Heavy Metal Cruise, vor.
Zusammenarbeit mit George Nerantzis produzierte Album erhielt hervorragende Kritiken und verhalf ihnen zu Tourneen mit Kultbands wie Sepultura und Soulfly sowie zu Auftritten im Vorprogramm von Kamelot und Cyhra.
Mit ihrem dritten Album “Phantom of Reality” (VÖ: 9. Mai 2025) haben sich CHONTARAZ endgültig in ein wahres norwegisch-griechisches Kraftpaket verwandelt, das die dunkle Rohheit des norwegischen Metal mit der technologischen Präzision und industriellen Intensität ihres neuesten Mitglieds und Produzenten Fotis Benardo verbindet.
Fotis (alias Narwhal), der für sein visionäres Schlagzeugspiel und seine Produktionsfähigkeiten bekannt ist, hat die Klanglandschaft der Band neu definiert und für einen mitreißenden, vernichtenden Sound gesorgt, der jeden Track aufwertet.
CHONTARAZ liefern damit aktuell einen wahrhaft einzigartigen Sound, der die Wildheit des Heavy Metal und die Intensität des Black Metal mit dem mechanischen Puls des Industrial und der Schärfe des Modern Metal vereint. Das Ergebnis ist eine Klangexplosion, die Grenzen verschiebt und eine musikalische Umgebung schafft, in der Chaos und Ordnung ein perfektes Gleichgewicht finden. Ein norwegisch-griechischer Metal-Juggernaut, der sich durch eine Mischung aus brutaler Kraft und melodischer Tiefe auszeichnet – mit massiven Riffs, überlagert von elektronischen Texturen und postapokalyptischen Atmosphären. CHONTARZ’ Musik füllt eine Lücke im heutigen Metal-Markt und wagt sich in dunkle Gefilde vor, die andere zu betreten zögern. Für CHONTARAZ geht es nicht nur darum, Musik zu spielen – sondern darum, ein eindringliches, immersives Erlebnis zu bieten.
Mit intensiven Vocals, krassen Gitarren und hypnotischen Rhythmen laden sie die Hörer in ihr Universum ein und schaffen einen Sound, der sowohl hart als auch tief emotional ist. “Phantom of Reality” ist nicht einfach nur ein Album; es ist eine musikalische Reise, bei der Rohheit auf Technologie, Leidenschaft auf Dunkelheit und Hoffnung auf Verzweiflung trifft.
Bereitet euch auf ein unvergleichliches Metal-Erlebnis vor. Auftritt CHONTARAZ – nicht nur eine Band, sondern eine Kraft, die bereit ist, den modernen Metal neu zu gestalten.
https://www.youtube.com/@chontarazofficial
https://chontaraz.com/
Die Band dazu:
„Stellen wir uns vor, wir müssten unser eigenes Essen töten – könnten wir das? Wir wissen doch, welches Leid mit einem exzessiven Fleischkonsum einhergeht, blenden wir das einfach aus? Als Bratwurstband warf die Tierhaltung im eigenen Garten und der Nachbarschaft irgendwann mal diese Fragen bei uns auf.
Der heutige Fleischkonsum ist das Resultat eines Systems, das Profit über Tierwohl stellt und die Natur zerstört, während wir in den industrialisierten Ländern keine Berührung mit diesen Tieren haben. War das Bewusstsein bei der eigenen Tierhaltung und Weiterverarbeitung früher noch ein anderes und Fleisch etwas Besonderes, ist es heute selbstverständlich, billiges Fleisch im Discounter zu kaufen und täglich zu konsumieren.
Dass sich immer mehr Menschen für einen bewussteren Fleischkonsum entscheiden oder sogar ganz darauf verzichten, ist eine wichtige Entwicklung. Doch genau diese Menschen müssen sich oft auf Familienfeiern rechtfertigen und werden belächelt, anstatt dass man ihnen ernsthaft zuhört.
Mit unserem Video zu „Blind“ wollen wir nicht belehren, sondern zum Nachdenken anregen.“
Video Credits:
Regie: Mirko Witzki
Produziert von Witzki Visions
Make Up Arts: Laura Schlösser
Starring: Laura Glatter, Laura Schlösser
Gefilmt im Movie Park Germany & F-Haus Jena
“Veins Of Fire” Tracklist:
1. Into the Burning Lands
2. The Truth
3. Blind
4. Storm of Resistance
5. Embrace the Void
6. Rise and Fight
7. At the End of Our Reign
8. Echoes in the Silence
9. We Are One
10. Veins Of Fire
Mit „Veins Of Fire“ eröffnen DESERTED FEAR ein neues Kapitel in ihrer beeindruckenden musikalischen Karriere. Ein Album, das ohne Umwege direkt ins Blut geht. Eine größere Hitdichte gab es bisher auf keinem Album von DESERTED FEAR.
Über die Jahre haben DESERTED FEAR die Kunst des Songwritings immer mehr perfektioniert und präsentieren sich auf „Veins Of Fire“ auf dem bisherigen Zenit ihres künstlerischen Schaffens. Songs wie „The Truth“, „At The End Of Our Reign“, „Blind“ oder der Titeltrack „Veins Of Fire“ sind echte Hymnen, die vor Hooklines nur so strotzen, ohne das gewisse rotzige Old-School-Feeling vermissen zu lassen.
Neues Jahr, neues Album, neues Label. Bei DESERTED FEAR stehen die Zeichen auf Sturm!
Produziert (Recording, Mix, Mastering) wurde „Veins Of Fire“ von Gitarrist Fabian Hildebrandt im Eisensound Studio in Jena.
Line-up:
Manuel "Mahne" Glatter – vocals, guitar
Fabian Hildebrandt – guitar
Simon Mengs – drums
John Gahlert – bass (live)
Das Cover Artwork stammt von Roberto Toderico, für das Layout zeichnet sich Chris Orosz verantwortlich.
Shop:
https://desertedfear.ffm.to/blind
http://lnk.spkr.media/desertedfear-fire
Formate:
"Veins Of Fire" wird als limitiertes, handnummeriertes Digipak (1000 Einheiten), als Jewel Case CD, als schwarzes Vinyl sowie als Marble Green Vinyl LP und Transparent Green Vinyl LP erhältlich sein. Weitere limitierte farbige Vinyle werden exklusiv im Bandshop erhältlich sein.
www.desertedfear.de
www.facebook.com/desertedfear
DESERTED FEAR werden Ende April zur Veröffentlichung von „Veins Of Fire“ auf
Tour gehen.
VEINS OF FIRE - TOUR 2025
Deserted Fear
Kvaen
Fall Of Serenity
Messticator
Do 24.04. Hamburg - Bahnhof Pauli
Fr 25.04. Essen - Turock
Sa 26.04. Jena - F-Haus
So 27.04. Osnabrück - Bastard Club (Matinée!)
Mo 28.04. Kassel - Goldgrube
Di 29.04. Hannover - Musikzentrum
Mi 30.04. Berlin - Cassiopeia
Do 01.05. Wiesbaden - Schlachthof
Fr 02.05. München - Backstage (Halle)
Sa 03.05. Stuttgart - Club Zentral
3.-5.7.2025 Ballenstedt - Rockharz Festival
1.-2.8.2025 Dortmund - Dortmund Deathfest
Tickets: https://www.desertedfear.de/tour
Tourtrailer: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/30LjXhqENsw
The
work has been now introduced by praised hardcore rescue IDIOTEQ, who have
premiered the official music video for the song “Nada” (directed
by colacolectiva), stating that “The new track is a death
knell ringing out of Curitiba, Brazil’s festering underbelly, a taste of the
fifteen-track, twenty-five-minute slab of nekro-hardcore to come. No mercy, no
light. Just a raw howl from the slums and graveyards, where suffering’s the
only currency.” - you can check out the feature and song here https://idioteq.com/from-curitibas-rot-clan-dos-mortos-cicatriz-drops-nada/
Throughout their crepuscular auditory journey the Brazilian cult display an unrivaled craftsmanship in conjuring and condensing the greatest moments of dark punk, hardcore and crust (Black Flag, G.I.S.M., Misfits, Rudimentary Peni), death rock (Christian Death, The Damned) and black metal (Hellhammer, Ildjarn) into their own magistral ritual of transcendence through the celebration death, bending each one of their influences into a masterclass of gangrenous sonic disarray, majestic evocative power, and frenetic emotional chaos. Each one of the fifteen short spells of rage and misery that comprise this unforgettable long player is both a poem, a denunciation, an epitaph, an oath of penitence, and a declaration of war, all strewn across a death-scarred canvas of frantic and stylish guitar licks, pummeling demented rhythms, and a wailing sermon of spectral, hysterical vocals doused in morbid poetry and ominous existentialism.
"Técnicas de Morte" is scheduled for a 21 March 2025 release worldwide via Sentient Ruin on LP, MC, and digital formats, all of which are now pre-orderable via all our channels.
Thank you as always for your time and attention given to our releases.
Sincerely, Sentient Ruin
https://sentientruin.com/releases/clan-dos-mortos-cicatriz-tecnicas-de-morte
https://sentientruin.com/bands#/clan-dos-mortos-cicatriz
The new album will follow the dark and melancholic atmospheres of its predecessor, with even more intense and macabre songs, confirming the unmistakable imprint of the band.
While waiting for further details on the album, the group announces one of the rare live appearances scheduled for 2025: on March 15th, Cultus Sanguine will plaly at the Alternative Music Club in Montenero di Bisaccia (CB), sharing the stage with Sakater and Black Faith.
An unmissable event for Dark Metal fans, a unique opportunity to attend a concert that promises evocative atmospheres full of intensity.
https://linktr.ee/mykingdommusic
https://www.facebook.com/JoeCultusSanguine
Label: Rottweiler Records
Release Date: May 2nd 2025
Genre: Heavy Metal
For fans of: Judas Priest | Hellion | Burning Witches | Warlock
The seeds of Washington State metal band, Hangfire, were sown when guitarist Sean ‘Shredder’ Searls, noted for his work with Tyraels Ascension and hugely experienced bassist Steven Tolbeck crossed paths on their local music scene. They started working together, the dream being to create a new band with a classic sound – powerful, melodic heavy metal with a thunderous rhythm section and soaring vocals, riffs that instantly connected with the metal heart and solos that gleamed with the irresistible fire of the greats. After two years they found powerhouse drummer Shannon ‘The Cannon’ Laird (The Braindead, For The Love Of Suffering etc) and a year later, the final magical piece of the puzzle – vocalist Jenea Fiore. And now it’s time to Burn!
Hangfire’s debut album, Burn, is an instant metal classic. The anticipation is there immediately as the atmospheric intro of first track, ‘Hunger’, begins…and when it explodes into life in an array of magnificent riffs then the fabulous adrenaline rush kicks in. Searl’s lead guitar work is electrifying and Jenea’s voice simply breathtaking, while Tolbeck and Laird create a rock solid foundation, a stage for them to duel across. Every song is marked by incredible individual performances, but also by the accomplished writing and arrangements. The pure metal magnificence of ‘Thunder’, the epic Priest-like style and bite of ‘Warhawk’; it’s so refreshing to hear such dexterity and creativity channelled into original, melodic heavy metal and a band unafraid to stretch out into different territories confident in their vision and abilities. Jenea is simply one of the finest singers you’ll hear operating in this field. Her range and accuracy matched only by her breadth of expression and character. The aggressive swagger of ‘White Lie’ and the beautifully executed ballad, ‘Falling Awake’ really shine a spotlight on her remarkable talent. With an album of this quality every song plays an integral part, but special mention must be given to first single ‘Headspin’ which captures the true spirit of metal in its every moment, as well as the grit and groove of the Western tinged ‘Outlaw’. This is the beginning of something special.
Rottweiler Records were quick to welcome Hangfire into their pack, impressed by the band’s huge potential, great songs and enthralling live performances with the likes of Greyhawk and Witch Ripper. Together Rottweiler and Hangfire will unleash the power and passion of Burn on May 2nd so be ready, because you don’t want to miss this!
Line-up:
Jenea Fiore - Vocals
Sean ‘Shredder’ Searls - Guitar
Steven Tolbeck - Bass
Shannon ‘The Cannon’ Laird - Drums
https://officialhangfireband.com/
https://www.rottweilerrecords.com/
The Reckoning, Pt.2 reframes the central question posed in The Hubris of Humanity, Pt.1': Will humanity's legacy be one of destruction or redemption? The juxtaposition of destruction and renewal ties the two parts together, offering a cohesive narrative about humanity's relationship with the Earth and its responsibility to evolve before it's too late.
The Reckoning, Pt.2 features the unique signature sound of the band's blackened death metal, blending relentless aggression with a haunting atmosphere. crushing riffs and guttural roars intertwine with ominous melodies, capturing the tension between destruction and redemption.
Hailing from the Swiss mountains, Tyrmfar quickly made their mark in the extreme metal scene since their 2013 debut. Their EP In The Depths Of A Dark Spirit (2015) and the acclaimed Human Abomination (2017) led to major European festival appearances, including Metal Days, where they earned praise from Daily Rock as “artists who can shake the most seasoned headliners.” With their second album, Renewal Through Purification, and their 2022 release Dialectic of Ego and the Unconscious, Tyrmfar solidified their sound, embarking on a European tour with Gorgoroth.
The upcoming Symbiosis EP pushes the band’s compositional boundaries further, blending their blackened death metal roots with modern influences. Against the backdrop of an uncertain ecological and social climate, the EP reflects a deep exploration of humanity's relationship with nature. Each band member’s distinct style contributes to the collaborative process, bringing raw emotion and intensity to both the music and their live performances. Hailing from the Swiss mountains, Tyrmfar quickly made their mark in the extreme metal scene since their 2013 debut. Their EP In The Depths Of A Dark Spirit (2015) and the acclaimed Human Abomination (2017) led to major European festival appearances, including Metal Days, where they earned praise from Daily Rock as “artists who can shake the most seasoned headliners.” With their second album, Renewal Through Purification, and their 2022 release Dialectic of Ego and the Unconscious, Tyrmfar solidified their sound, embarking on a European tour with Gorgoroth.
The upcoming Symbiosis EP pushes the band’s compositional boundaries further, blending their blackened death metal roots with modern influences. Against the backdrop of an uncertain ecological and social climate, the EP reflects a deep exploration of humanity's relationship with nature. Each band member’s distinct style contributes to the collaborative process, bringing raw emotion and intensity to both the music and their live performances.
https://www.facebook.com/tyrmfar/
DEAD CHASM - “SPECTRAL TYRANNY”
For
fans of: Dead
Congregation, Grave Miasma, Incantation, Cruciamentum
Italian death/doom metal band Dead Chasm bring forth their latest material that promises to be their most potent output yet. There's not a second wasted on these three songs which are dense with stomach-churning riffs and doom passages that are all but enveloping, while the execution remains tighter than ever before. They make everything work like clockwork as a three-piece unit and there's not a single area where they leave something to be desired. The songs are more elaborately structured than usual in this death/doom style and it's particularly noteworthy how they take the time to flesh out the riffs and go about it all in a natural way rather than forcing it or coming across as ostentatious at any given point of time. Be it during the slower sections building up the thick, ominous atmosphere or the faster, pummelling parts, it's all done in a sincere manner and that too with the right organic sound that retains some of the rawness. Dead Chasm have come up with a bunch of songs that are virtually faultless but more importantly are of the kind that would resonate with any true fan of death/doom metal.
Line up
L. - Guitars and Vocals
G. - Bass guitar
D. - Drums
Illustration by Manuel Scapinello
Track listing
1. Beneath Decadent Shadows
2. Spectral Tyranny
3. Spawn in Absurdity
Release date - May 16th, 2025
https://www.facebook.com/transcendingobscurityrecords
https://www.facebook.com/deadchasm
Thank you very much! Kunal Choksi Label owner Transcending Obscurity Mumbai India
The
debut mini-album, “DUNKLE WELT”, contains of seven tracks that
shows the many sides of DUNKLE ZUKUNFT.
Inspiration to our music comes from a diverse collection of bands, artists and genres.
The result is a genre-defying crossover style that challenges musical conventions while remaining profoundly accessible. DUNKLE ZUKUNFT goal is to take the listener on a journey through dark, atmospheric landscapes punctuated by electrifying rhythms and haunting melodies.
As DUNKLE ZUKUNFT emerges onto the global stage, the band invites listeners to join them in exploring the unknown — an invitation to embrace the beauty and chaos of the dark future.
Tracklist:
1. Dunkle Welt
2. Flammen am Himmel
3. Apokalypse Ruft
4. Der Letzte Man
5. Das Ende
6. Die Letzten Gedanken
7. Unfelt Dunkelheit
DUNKLE ZUKUNFT is a groundbreaking music collective helmed by Zane Solaris. With a name that translates to "Dark Future," this music collective delves into the uncharted territories of modern soundscapes, crafting a unique blend that they boldly call "the music of the future."
Drawing inspiration from a kaleidoscope of genres, DUNKLE ZUKUNFT masterfully fuses elements of Industrial music, 1970s Synth bands, Electro, Pop, Metal, and even occasional nods to Punk. The result is a genre-defying crossover style that challenges musical conventions while remaining profoundly accessible. With a flair for innovation and a deep understanding of diverse musical traditions, DUNKLE ZUKUNFT takes listeners on a journey through dark, atmospheric landscapes punctuated by electrifying rhythms and haunting melodies.
DUNKLE ZUKUNFT's debut album is a testament to this visionary approach. Each track serves as a chapter in a larger narrative, offering a glimpse into a dystopian yet strangely alluring sonic future. From pulsating Industrial beats to introspective Synth-driven ballads, the album weaves a rich tapestry of sound that captures both the melancholy and the hope of our uncertain tomorrow.
As DUNKLE ZUKUNFT emerges onto the global stage, the band invites listeners to join them in exploring the unknown — an invitation to embrace the beauty and chaos of the dark future.
https://www.facebook.com/dunklezukunft
Listen to the album on streaming services: https://push.fm/fl/cannibal-accident-disgust
Vocalist Kurwa Doktor was caught up being busy with sewing brand new patches onto his inner thigh skin, but had this to say about Disgust:
"After many delays and close-to-nervous-breakdowns our fifth album is out! Available on CD and vinyl, both limited editions. Again, the song lengths do not reach the magical 3 min limit, so in this time and age when everyone wants everything immediately we think that our songs serve as a perfect get-away for persons diagnosed with concentration problems. And the album is a very good soundtrack for sensual solo manoeuvres as well, if you like your act short and intensive."
Music videos from the album:
https://youtu.be/GSXtaXtBDms
https://youtu.be/GuPBSDV3Yvo
https://youtu.be/fXsUjYwPHIk
Confirmed gigs in Finland:
Pe 28.2. Turku, Nirvana
La 1.3. Pori, Annis
Pe 28.3. Riihimäki, Bar Bulldog
La 29.3. Tampere, Bar Kotelo
La 24.5. Lohja, Masterhouse
CANNIBAL ACCIDENT - DISGUST (ALBUM 2025)
Track list:
1. Explicit Everything
2. Toleraped
3. Darkest Auer
4. When Only Fans Blow On Empty Stage 5. Flesh Fabricant
6. Darken The Attic
7. Itseinhon Kusisella Alttarilla (feat. Nikki 666)
8. Mouthbreathing Bottomfeeder
9. In The Meat Of The Night
10. EU-rope Around Your Neck
11. Kemperverse (Kemper Trilogy part 3: Mama's Boy)
12. Wife Eater (Woman's Best Friend)
13. R.I.C.H. (Relying In Capital Heresy)
14. Viimene Fiitti (feat. Ulti-Make)
15. Omniworld
16. Inhumanely Precipitated Biodegradation
17. No One Loves You Anymore
18. I Want To Pay More Taxes
19. Insult / Result
20. Scorched Meat Tactics
Album cover by Maxime Taccardi
Biography:
Formed in 2007, Cannibal Accident have released four full-length albums and a number of smaller releases. Old-school grindcore, death metal, hardcore and mosh part(ie)s are combined in brutally cutting, compact songs where speed, heaviness and catchiness are the main denominators.
Cannibal Accident live on stage is a comprehensive psychophysical experience, no holds barred.
Line-up:
Kolkka - guitar
Wilkman - drums
Raisio - low
Kurwa Doktor - high
Jondom - bass & backing howls
https://www.youtube.com/@CannibalAccident
https://www.facebook.com/cannibalaccident
You can get this through the label writing to lifeeternalprods@gmail.com or get in touch with us.
UNHOLY IMPURITY - "OCULUS MORTIS"
Genre : Black Metal
FFO: old Mayhem and Watain, Marduk, Celestial Bloodshed;
Label : Masked Dead Records / Sulphur Music
Release date: February 28th 2025
Bone maniacs UNHOLY IMPURITY style is sinister and ritualistic, reminiscent of first-era Mayhem and Watain, as well as of Marduk and Celestial Bloodshed. There is a certain authenticity, easely perceptible, which directs the conjured sensations towards the very essence of Black Metal, in its dark and ominous spirit. "Oculus Mortis" is old school, raw and straight to the point. The past is alive!
Hailing from Sardinia, the island whose ancient population dates back to the Bronze Age, UNHOLY IMPURITY are inspired by anticosmic spirituality and ancient mysteries linked to Sardinia's culture. The album features four songs with lyrics in Sardinian language (hence Sardinian Native Black Metal) and an astonishing detailed artwork by the indonesian artist Oik Wasfuk (Watain, Nothing Sacred Artwork).
The album will be officially premiered on February 27th via the popular YouTube channel Black Metal Promotion.
Sale Points:
Sardinian Black Metal;
Four songs with lyrics in Sardinian autchthonous language;
Detailed artwork by Oik Wasfuk (Watain, Nothing Sacred Artwork);
Full-album premiere on Black Metal Promotion (Feb 27th 2025).
Tracklist:
1) Into The Abyss
2) Black Magic
3) Ancient Stones Of Death
4) The Oldest One
5) The Healer
6) Treutos Corrudos
7) Sos Filos de sa Morte
8) Requiem
Recorded at SpaceCraft and RKS Studio (OSSI), August/September 2023.
Mixed and mastered by Delio Soro at Soundlikekong Studio Sassari (Sassari), February/March 2024.
Band logo and album title handmade by Erkitu.
Design and layout by SSCVLT.
https://www.facebook.com/maskedeadrecords/
https://www.facebook.com/U.I.blackmetalbones
Formed in 2016, Stockholm-by-way-of-London power rockers THE RIVEN have carved a uniquely compelling place for themselves, drawing musical influence from a wide array of genres. Hard rock, old prog, early heavy metal, and even simply rock ‘n’ roll itself: no mossy stone is left unturned by THE RIVEN. And when combined with their lyrical themes – from everyday life all the way to the fantasy-inspired, with sometimes both intertwining – the quintet have forged their own path, displaying a sound fitting firmly within the late ‘70’s and early ‘80s but with an effervescence that feels palpably modern.
Where their second album, 2022’s Peace and Conflict, felt like a watershed moment – moving from the “powerful rocker” of their eponymous debut album in 2019 to an emotive, electric, but no-less-earthy sort of NWOBHM – THE RIVEN sound positively poised for another breakthrough with their forthcoming third full-length, Visions of Tomorrow. Presciently titled, Visions of Tomorrow struts and sways with that sort of star quality that can only come from total, utter self-belief…and absolutely stunning songs! The sound is more present and raw than before, ear-effortlessly exuding dynamics lost to most “hard rock” bands. THE RIVEN here offer a sumptuous feast of familiar-yet-fresh heavy rock built on massive HOOKS and HEART. Not for nothing have they become a finely honed ensemble; touring nonstop has been the band’s lifeblood for years now, and that tangible sense of magick swirls about each of these 11 anthems. New drummer Elias Jonsson pumps that blood with an almost “laidback urgency,” and the rest of THE RIVEN let rip with what they liken more “complete” songwriting: the songs may be shorter than previous ones, but they’re undeniably more action-packed and nuanced.
Interestingly, while writing for Visions of Tomorrow was done in Stockholm in late 2023, THE RIVEN was selected for an international studio residency as part of the Swedish national arts association, and the band lived for a few days at the highly prestigious studio Fascination Street in Örebro. The album was mixed and co-produced by Robert Pehrsson (The Hellacopters, Tribulation, Dead Lord among others). Lyrically, Visions of Tomorrow showcases a band that is frustrated about how the world is run, who’s in charge, and what is about to happen to the rest of us. Musically, it showcases a band that can handle their instruments and is willing to explore and go on musical journeys. THE RIVEN themselves claim that this third album is “a fine example of rock ‘n’ roll being played at its best – it's honest, it’s urgent, it’s calling you, and it will make you shake your fist and bang your head – all while thinking about where we are and where we are going.”
Wherever you want to go with Visions of Tomorrow, there’s no disputing the fact that THE RIVEN are poised to take over the biggest stages all over the world!
Line-up:
Totta Ekebergh - Vocals
Joakim Sandegård - Guitar
Arnau Díaz - Guitar
Max Ternebring - Bass
Elias Jonsson - Drums
From Stockholm, Sweden
Release date:
25th April 2025
Tracklist
1 Far Away From Home
2 Killing Machine
3 Set my Heart on Fire
4 Travelling Great Distance
5 Crystals
6 On my Mind tonight
7 Seen it all
8 Visions of Tomorrow
9.En Dag Som Aldrig Fo¨rr
10 We Love you
11 Follow You
Release info:
Regular edition on black vinyl, with insert, poster, sticker, post card and download code.
Special edition on red vinyl, with insert, poster, sticker, post card, download code and patch.
CD edition with sticker and obi.
www.dyingvictims.com
https://dyingvictimsproductions.bandcamp.com/
INCINERATION
IN THE INFINITE
is a Blackened Doom Metal project initiated by Ömer Doğramacı. Serving as a
sister band to his other project, Fragmentary Solid Abyss, both projects
explore similar musical and conceptual territories. However, Incineration in
the Infinite has distinctive tempo shifts and streamlined song structures.
The project embraces simplicity in its songwriting, drawing inspiration from the rebellious essence of Punk Rock while layering in the crushing weight of Stoner Metal and the dark, brooding atmospheres of Doom.
The EP's release date is 14 March 2025.
Tracklist
1. Satanic Ritual in the Fog of Night
2. Dancing Among the Stars
3. The Gates of Daemons
Step into the extraordinary realm of Incineration in the Infinite and stay connected:
www.youtube.com/@IncinerationintheInfinite
https://incinerationintheinfinite.bandcamp.com/
The
tour starts March 1 in Nashville. Dates are as follows.
3/1 - DRKMTTR - Nashville, TN
3/2 - Culture Shock - Atlanta, GA
3/3 - The Milestone - Charlotte, NC
3/4 - Chapel of Bones - Raleigh, NC
3/5 - The Metro - Baltimore, MD
3/6 - The Nail - Ardmore, PA
3/7 - The Woodshop - Brooklyn, NY
3/8 - The Middle East, Upstairs - Boston, MA
PATHOGENIC and Skepsis Recordings have teamed with Ghost Cult Magazine to give fans a chance to win a Crowned in Corpses vinyl/t-shirt bundle. The winner will receive a limited edition, red and orange variant of the album, along with a t-shirt featuring the artwork.
Crowned in Corpses is out now on Skepsis Recordings. The album marks the band's first full-length release in over half a decade, promising a bold evolution of their signature brand of progressive tech death, while retaining the intensity that has defined the band for years.
Order Crowned in Corpses on CD and vinyl at www.skepsisrecordings.com
Crowned in Corpses was produced by Raymond Marte (Moon Tooth), Anthony Lopardo (Loss Becomes), and ourselves. Raymond Marte mixed and mastered the record. Crowned in Corpses music video was shot by Nick Court of Killing It Entertainment.
Out of Boston’s depths emerges PATHOGENIC, a force unshackled from hiatus and reborn with Crowned in Corpses. Over 42 punishing minutes, this progressive death metal quintet weaves together labyrinthine riffs, relentless rhythms, and chilling visions of a decaying world.
In 2022, the band’s resurgence was ignited when original vocalist Jake Burns and new drummer Tyler Montaquila joined forces with guitarists Chris Gardino, Justin Licht, and bassist Dan Leahy. Together, they’ve forged a sound that is ferocious, intricate, and unapologetically heavy — delivering metal that demands to be heard.
PATHOGENIC has shared stages with legends like Suffocation, Revocation, and The Faceless, and has annihilated crowds at the New England Metal and Hardcore Festival and RPM Fest. Known for their high-octane live performances, the band’s energy and command leave audiences with no choice but to headbang furiously.
Set to release on February 7, 2025, through Skepsis Recordings, Crowned in Corpses is a ferocious musical declaration: eight tracks of devastating power and haunting warnings of the darkness that lies ahead.
PATHOGENIC is:
Jake Burns - vocals
Chris Gardino - guitars
Justin Licht - guitars
Dan Leahy - bass
Tyler Montaquila - drums
https://www.facebook.com/pathogenicmetal
Welcome to the musical laboratory of Elisa Montaldo and Samael Von Martin, welcome to a dark and lysergic universe where experimentation and avant-garde sound reign supreme, welcome to the world of ALBUS DIABOLUS.
Here is "LITURGICA", the first song from the
album "COMPENDIO ESOTERICO ELETTRONICO".
The lyric video is available at https://youtu.be/AZaPdDYOPIA
The song is deliberately perhaps the most marked point of conjunction between MATER A CLIVIS IMPERAT, a project involving the two actors of this new creature, and ALBUS DIABOLUS who are an insane entity in the European Electro-Goth scene.
It is an ideal bridge, perhaps less representative than other songs, but which brings the listener in a more eclectic way, from the progressive and avant-garde soul of the dark project that gave birth to the masterpiece entitled "Carmina Occulta" and this "Compendio Esoterico Elettronico" which was born to destabilize our peaceful existence.
The album will be released on April 11th only on vinyl and digital as well as in a special limited edition that includes the album with shirts, posters and other merch.
Pre-Order active and available on http://bit.ly/3CejxJq
The journey into their Art has just started!
And now... let the Sabbath begin!!!
In ALBUS DIABOLUS the gothic and black aesthetic of extreme music merges with the Progressive vein of Mater A Clivis Imperat, all with a clear and decisive electronic imprint influenced by the Synth-Wave and Dark-Wave of the 80s.
Sound imaginaries created with synthesizers, drum machines and arcane atmospheres intertwine with powerful guitars by special guest Simòn Ferètro, materializing everything in an emotional and immersive journey that recalls influences of works such as "Tenebre" by Simonetti / Pignatelli / Morante, and bands such as EINSTURZENDE NEUBAUTEN, COIL, CURRENT 93, VISITORS.
https://linktr.ee/mykingdommusic
Genre : Black Metal
Label : Masked Dead Records / Sulphur Music
Release date : February 28th 2025
FFO: old Satyricon, Marduk, Mayhem, Immortal, Dissection, Rotting Christ, Mortuary Drape;
Sardinian Native Black Metal veterans VULTUR are finally able to reveal their new opus to the world: "Cultores de Perdas e Linna" has been recorded in 2023 but didn't see light until now, in 2025. The album, whose title means "stone and woods worshippers" (which is how christians derogatery defined the ancient Nuragic population), features eight songs with lyrics in Sardinian language except for "Nemini Parco", sung in Italian and Latin.
VULTUR style is aggressive, unmerciful and fast-paced, showcasing intriguing riffs and a certain degree of dark violence. Fans of old Satyricon, Marduk, Mayhem and Immortal will find themselves pleased, as well as for the lovers of Dissection's melodic bridges, old Rotting Christ's evocativness and Mortuary Drape's rhythmic dynamism and heavyness.
The artwork takes inspiration from the Sardinian popular mask "Su Boe", one of the most important characters of Sardinian Carnival tradition.
Founded exactly 20 years ago, VULTUR has been one of the very first Black Metal acts featuring lyrics in Sardinian Campidanese language, with themes about Sardinian occultism and folk superstitions. Sardinia, the island whose ancient population dates back to the Bronze Age, features a rich archaic history and culture, whose folklore still breaths nowdays within its fond population.
The album will be premiered on the popular YouTube channel Black Metal Promotion on February 26th 2025.
Sale Points:
Sardinian Native Black Metal;
Vultur is the oldest Black Metal band featuring lyrics in Sardinian;
The artwork takes inspiration from the popular mask "Su Boe";
Full-album premiere on Black Metal Promotion (Feb 26th 2025).
Tracklist:
1) Su Frastimu
2) Eternu Trumentu
3) Su Spegu
4) Femina Mala
5) Arestis
6) Cultores Lapides et Lignea
7) Umbras
8) Nemini Parco
Recorded at Cut Fire Mixing Studio by Alberto Bandino, Sanluri (SU), in May and June 2023.
Artwork by Maristella Spanu.
https://www.facebook.com/maskedeadrecords/
https://www.facebook.com/sardinianvultur
Band's statement:
“Haxprocess is thrilled to join Transcending Obscurity's amazing roster. Kunal is one of the most hard-working and passionate individuals in the world of extreme metal, and we are extremely happy to be working with him. This partnership will allow Haxprocess to fully convey our ideas of exploratory death metal like never before, and we are so excited for what’s to come! Again, big thanks to Kunal for everything he does.”
Haxprocess is:
Lothar Mallea - Guitar and vocals
Shane Williamson - Guitar
Davis Leader - Bass
Adam Robinson - Drums
Artwork by Juanjo Castellano (Ritual Fog, Typhonian, Shrine of Denial)
Track listing
1. Where Even Stars Die 11:27
2. The Confines of the Flesh 09:28
3. Thy Inner Demon Seed 10:42
4. Sepulchral Void 13:11
Release date - T.B.A. (tentatively mid 2025)
https://www.facebook.com/transcendingobscurityrecords
https://www.facebook.com/HaxprocessOfficial
Thanks! Kunal Choksi Label owner Transcending Obscurity Mumbai, India
Hailing from the highlands of Cajamarca, Peru’s HYENA have been delivering true and uncompromising heavy metal since 2018. Founded by guitarist and songwriter Alfonso Espinoza, the band emerged with a clear mission: to keep the spirit of heavy metal alive and untamed.
With a career forged in the underground, HYENA’s music is pure adrenaline – direct, explosive, and unapologetic. Their demos and raw recordings have been released around the globe, earning a cult following among diehard maniacs of authentic, no-frills heavy metal. HYENA’s extensive touring journey has taken them from spontaneous, off-the-grid gigs in remote locations to headlining underground festivals across Latin America, Asia, and Oceania, where the passion for metal reigns supreme.
Now, HYENA are unleashing About Rock and Roll, their aptly titled debut album. This ten-track attack captures the band’s energy and unwavering commitment to the roots of heavy metal – particularly the genre’s earliest days, during the pivotal late ‘70s, when rock ‘n’ roll indeed still formed the foundation. Packed with vicious, headbanging riffs that make you want to raise your fist and let all Hell break loose, About Rock and Roll delivers solos as memorable as they are fierce, a relentless rhythm section that’s pure pounding-metal, and a commanding vocal performance that pierces through and devastates everything in its path.
Influenced by NWOBHM, Japanese heavy metal, and speed metal, HYENA channel the spirit of bands like Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, and Motörhead – big names, sure, but reverence is key when taking this torch. To coincide with the release of About Rock and Roll, HYENA will perform for their first time on European solo at the 25th anniversary of the legendary Keep it True Festival.
Line-up:
Alfonso Espinoza - Guitars
Leonardo Zelada - Drums
Sergio Silva - Guitars
El Sucio - Vocals
Alexander Rojas - Bass
From Cajamarca, Peru
Release date:
25th April 2025
Tracklist
1 Nightriders
2 About Rock And Roll
3 The Eternal Zero
4 Hail The Fire
5 Epitome of Evil
6 Echoes of the Underworld
7 Ready to Explode
8 Metal Machine
9 Hyena
10 Keep It True
Release info:
Regular edition on black vinyl, with insert, poster, sticker, post card and download code.
Special edition on marbled vinyl, with insert, poster, sticker, post card, download code and patch.
CD edition with sticker and obi.
www.dyingvictims.com
https://dyingvictimsproductions.bandcamp.com/
Canadian
heavy metallers BREAKER have signed a licensing deal with
Wormholedeath Records for their self-titled EP BREAKER, due for
release on 04 April 2025.
Formed in 2023 by vocalist Terje Fiskvatn, guitarist Caleb Beal (Villain, Midnight Malice), and drummer Rider Johnson (former Razor), BREAKER quickly crafted their signature sound, blending high-octane metal with fierce energy. The band’s debut EP, Breaker, features tracks like Liberty and Babylon, written by Fiskvatn and expanded with the powerful contributions of Beal and Johnson.
The EP captures the essence of classic speed and heavy metal, with blistering guitar riffs, pounding rhythms, and dynamic vocals. With their signing to Wormholedeath, BREAKER is poised to bring their high-energy, unstoppable sound to a global audience. Prepare for a furious ride from one of Canada’s newest heavy metal forces.
Tracklist
1.Breaker
2 . Babylon
3 .Liberty
www.youtube.com/@BreakerBandOfficial
www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61565187293442
Following ten years of silence after the release of their debut album The Embers Of The Stars and the untimely death of vocalist Steven, UK-based atmospheric black metal trio AHAMKARA returns with a new lineup and new album THE HARROW OF THE LOST, an unflinching exploration of the transformative nature of grief.
The
band has shared a stream for the album track “OUR SCARS SHALL ABIDE IN
THE THAW.” The exclusive premiere for the song comes via Decibel
Magazine. Listen to “Our Scars Shall Abide in the Thaw” now at https://www.decibelmagazine.com/2025/02/25/track-premiere-ahamkara-our-scars-shall-abide-in-the-thaw/
The Harrow of the Lost is due out April 25 on Bindrune Records. Pre-order the album at https://shop.bindrunerecordings.com/
The Harrow of the Lost tracklisting:
1. The Circle of Remembrance
2. Our Scars Shall Abide in the Thaw
3. Channelling Grief
4. Ordeal of Ascension
An emotionally charged and fiercely personal record, The Harrow of the Lost takes the AHAMKARA sound in a more complex and tormented direction, encompassing existential rage, nihilistic despair, and all in between. Both rawer and more organic in sound, intensified by the electrifying drum work of new member Austin Lunn (Panopticon), and scaling greater peaks of Emperial ambition than ever before, the album integrates the expansive reach of the Cascadian black metal sound with the densely detailed savagery of classic Emperor and the aching melancholy of early Anathema to produce a deeply involving journey of genre-transcending atmospheric metal.
Completed by a heartfelt and uncompromising vocal performance from founder member Michael and the nuanced, evocative synth work of Alexandra (also of labelmates Nemorous), this is a journey into the scorched earth landscapes of bereavement that no follower of the Bindrune family should miss.
AHAMKARA is:
Michael Blenkarn – Vocals. Guitars,
Austin Lunn - Drums
Alexandra Blenkarn-Durning - Synth
https://www.facebook.com/bindrunerecordings
https://www.facebook.com/theembersofthestars
Finnish
death metal band WRETCHED PATH releases their second
album "SEA OF DEATH" on March 26th 2025.
First single "RELEASE OF VIOLENCE" introduced
the straight-forward and raw side of the upcoming album. Now released title
track of the album dives into the versatile depths with epic touch. The band
also releases a music video of the single.
"The lyrics were inspired by the sound of a submarine sonar heard in the original intro, which took the lyricist’s thoughts to the Baltic Sea in 1945, where several ships were sunk during the final days of the war. These events constitute the greatest loss of life ever recorded at sea. This track is the perfect conclusion to the album." tells the Singer Esa Salminen.
Listen to the single on music services (Spotify, Apple Music, Tidal, Deezer etc): https://push.fm/fl/wretchedpath-sods
Formed in 2020 by seasoned musicians from renowned bands like Pestigore, Born of Thorns, Tukkanuotta, and Warmen, Wretched Path was born out of a desire to return to their Death Metal roots. Their debut album received rave reviews from various magazines and websites, and they played several gigs around Finland including the legendary Nummirock festival 2023.
https://www.wretchedpath.com/
https://www.facebook.com/wretchedpath
The video was premiered today via The Obelisk and can be viewed
here: https://theobelisk.net/obelisk/2025/02/25/church-of-the-sea-eva-vid-premiere/
"Eva" reimagines the biblical story of Eve, challenging the traditional narrative and celebrating her defiance. The band explains, “Eva” is a twist in the story from the Book of Genesis, where the female is not seen as the sinner for seeking knowledge, but as the rebel that embraces what others consider ‘forbidden’”
Regarding the music video, Church of the Sea added: “The video is a further juxtaposition between the forbidden and what is established as righteous and ideal. The creations of man that abuse nature, in contrast with the animalistic instincts in all of us, fighting to break free.”
The album will be released in digital and CD formats, with a limited “sunburst” edition on vinyl
Formed in 2017 in Athens, Greece, the three individuals in Church of the Sea create a distinct sound, balancing between doom and dark electronic rock. They embrace fuzzed sounds, heavy distorted beats and ethereal, chant‐like vocals. The result is a unique atmosphere where doom’s heaviness meets the dreamlike state of shoegaze and the shrieks of noise‐rock.
Their debut EP “Anywhere but Desert”, released on 2 October 2018, was recorded at
Artracks Studios and Coti K’s Suono Studios, engineered and produced by Alex Bolpasis
(Whereswilder, Noise Figures, Cyanna Mercury) and Church of the Sea, mixed and mastered by Chris Common (Chelsea Wolfe, Omar Rodriguez Lopez, Emma Ruth Rundle). On 8 February 2019 “Anywhere but Desert” was released on cassette by A Man out of A Man Records and on 13 April 2019 on vinyl by Smash Records.
Their debut album “Odalisque” was released on 8 April 2022. It was recorded at Suono
Studios, engineered and produced by Alex Bolpasis and Church of the Sea, mixed by Alex
Bolpasis, and mastered by Nick Townsend at Infrasonic Mastering (Alice In Chains, Garbage, LA Witch, The Black Angels).
For the recording of “Eva” the band returned to Suono Studios, while Alex Bolpasis was responsible for the engineering, production and mixing. The album was mastered by Nick Townsend at Infrasonic Mastering.
The band has taken part in several festivals (Happening Now, Cult of the Amps, Templefest),
and was the opening act for numerous bands, including Antimatter, The Murder Capital, Messa and Dool. Their track record also includes two sold-out performances at St. Paul’s Anglican Church in Athens.
Listen to the single “Eva” via all streaming services: https://bio.to/cots
The “Eva” music video was completed in collaboration with Zetel Skempris, snuffmasks and rat.sfx.
Church of the Sea are:
Irene – Vocals
Vangelis – Guitars
Alex – Synths and samples
https://thesehandsmelt.shop/
https://www.facebook.com/ChurchoftheSea/
OF THE MUSES' sophomore album, very evocatively titled "UNDERHEAVENS— OF BLOOD, GHOSTS AND SALTWATER" , begins to take shape in its most complete and intimate essence.
Today we present to you the wonderful cover created by Tryfar and the complete
tracklist that will make you feel under your skin the emotions and the beauty
of this album:
1. Intro
2. A Summer Burial
3. Spirits Interlude
4. Pilgrimage
5. The In-Between Was A Fever Dream
6. Phantom Limb
7. The Night
8. Underheavens (Outro)
Cristina Rombi, mind and soul of the project, has recorded this second creature at Opus Magnum Studio, ran by famed producer and musician Déhà (Slow, Silver Knife, Wolvennest, former Dropdead Chaos among others). His skill impressively shaped the sound of the Italian artist's newest endeavor. If with "Senhal" Cristina Rombi ushered us into a world of poetry, anger and melancholy, for "Underheavens— Of Blood, Ghosts And Saltwater", the talented Italian multi-instrumentalist will take us into a very private and intimate universe equally full of pain, but painted with utterly vulnerable and existential tinges, no longer conveyed through the extremism of screams, blastbeats and distortions, but rather with impressive emotional depth and staggering transparency both in lyrical themes and musical delivery.
Cristina Explains: “To finally introduce an album I poured my heart and soul into, is something that makes me incredibly happy. Without a doubt, this is the kind of record I always wanted to make, and I’m glad My Kingdom Music is supporting me in its release.
At its core, this is an album about addiction, illness and losing a parent to AIDS during the health crisis of the 80s/early 90s. But in a broader sense, it's also about breaking cycles, finding closure, the devastating consequences of dehumanization and erasure, reckoning with life and death and what to do with the time we're granted here on Earth.
Crafting these songs and sharing these stories was something I felt the urgent need to do, and I hope you will find them worthy of your time and attention".
We are deeply proud of what is about to emerge and incredibly eager to share it with all of you.
"Underheavens— Of Blood, Ghosts And Saltwater" will be released on April 25th, 2025 via My Kingdom Music in LP, digipakCD, tape and digital format and you can pre-order at: https://t.ly/QQNTv
OF THE MUSES is intimate, emotional and unique Art.
https://linktr.ee/mykingdommusic
https://www.facebook.com/ofthemuses
Forming in 2016, it took VENATOR a while to get going, but when they finally did – it was ON! In 2020, the Austrians released their debut EP, Paradiser, which DYING VICTIMS eventually put on a split LP with the late ANGEL BLADE. Those three songs were an incredibly auspicious first start, showing VENATOR as a band seemingly thawed out from 1983, so authentic and skyward was their songwriting. As the buzz began to build, it came to boil with the band’s debut album, Echoes From the Gutter. Released by DYING VICTIMS in early 2022, VENATOR’s debut album was everything a first full-length should be: a summation of demo legwork, but an equally concerted strive for new & greater heights. Electricity was positively bristling from every second of the record; stunningly addicting, one anthem after another was doled out in seemingly effortless fashion, showing VENATOR as young masters of melody and moodiness.
Following the release of Echoes From the Gutter, VENATOR made good on their street-level charm by hitting any new stage they could, heavily gigging first with labelmates MEGATON SWORD in 2023 and then with labelmates TOXIKULL last year. That increased charisma spills over into their second album, Psychodrome. Indeed, with a title and cover like that, Psychodrome builds an era-specific atmosphere that’s “on brand” for a vintage-savvy band like VENATOR – but such sometimes-superficial moves would all be for naught if they didn’t have the SONGS to back them up! And back ‘em up, VENATOR do here, showing ever more sides to their sonic arsenal whilst sounding characteristically themselves. Much of LP#2 punches forward to a cruising mid-tempo – fist-shaking, for sure, but never overly speedy – while some other songs dip into tempos both faster and slower. But no matter the speed, VENATOR quickly and compellingly establish mood and almighty MELODY: street-level as before, but with that heart-on-sleeve passion that puts this into a realm all its own – one that’s authentically mid ‘80s heavy metal heroism in one sense, but strangely refreshing in another. Frontman Hans Huemer once again rallies the warriors with a performance that’s rough and emotive in equal measure, while the rest of his bandmates sharpen their swords with slightly more clarity and spit-shine those godly HOOKS to deadly levels. A lateral development from their almighty debut, then, but another modern classic in the making!
Just like that debut LP, anyone pining for the 1983/’84 peak of the likes of Tokyo Blade, Grim Reaper, OZ, Witch Cross, Heavy Load, and even Judas Priest, here again do you have a band adding to that hallowed lineage rather than plagiarizing it – or perhaps moving the calendar year to 1985, fucking CLASSIC either way. VENATOR command you to enter their Psychodrome!
Line-up:
Jakob Steidl - Drums
Anton Holzner - Guitars
Leon Ehrengruber - Guitars
Hans Huemer - Vocals
Stefan Glasner - Bass
From Linz, Austria
Artwork:
Hans Huemer
Release date:
25th April 2025
Tracks
1 Into the Drome
2 Steal the Night
3 Children of the Beast
4 Ravening Angel
5 The Final Call
6 Radar
7 Race to Glory
8 Dynamite
9 Fear the Light
10 Astral Seduction
Release info:
Regular edition on black vinyl, with insert, poster, sticker, post card and download code.
Special edition on beige vinyl, with insert, poster, sticker, post card, download code and patch.
Limited Box set on pink vinyl, with insert, A1 sized poster, sticker, post card, woven patch, silkscreened backpatch, metal pin, posterflag, vinyl slipmat and download code.
CD edition with sticker and obi.
MC edition with sticker, button, download code.
www.dyingvictims.com
https://dyingvictimsproductions.bandcamp.com/
Exist in Ruin is an Epic Symphonic Melodic Death Metal project founded by guitarist/songwriter, Teren.
He recruits world-class artists from around the globe to make his dark musical vision a reality.
Exist
in Ruin EP musicians include:
Teren: USA - Guitar, bass, lyrics, songwriter/composition
Jonah Weingarten: USA - Orchestra (Pyramaze, Aries descendant)
César Moreira: Portugal - Brutal Male Vocals (Enblood, Cult Burial)
Jessy Christ: France - Soprano and Brutal Female Vocals (Usquam)
João Miguel: Portugal - Guitar Solos (Enblood)
Konstantin Raydovski: Bulgaria - Guitar Solos (Session guitarist)
Sebastian Bracht: Germany - A Cappella metal choir Vocals (Sophicide)
www.youtube.com/existinruin
www.existinruin.com
www.facebook.com/existinruin
Exist in Ruin bridges continents and genres, crafting a sound that is as expansive as it is devastating.
DIATHEKE – “…AND THE WORD WAS GOD”
Label: Rottweiler Records
Release Date: March 21st 2025
Genre: Progressive Death Metal
For fans of: Ne Obliviscaris | Cynic | Black Crown Initiate | Ihsahn
Into the Void came light; out of the emptiness came endless fields of glittering stars, gleaming like gems upon black velvet beneath the impossible, towering nebulae - terrifying in their staggering grandeur and beauty. Drawn from the absolute silence, the galaxies were born and within their infinite intricacies, their splendour beyond comprehension, the first whispers of the miracle of life were heard amongst the heavens. With a word the first moments of time began to fall through the hourglass of existence…
Formed from the ashes of Citadel back in 2017, progressive death metal band Diatheke’s full length debut is a concept album that attempts to tell the biblical story of existence; from the first moments of creation to the last dark days of humanity and the redemption that lies beyond. It’s an incredibly ambitious project, but the music that the band have crafted is as staggering and monumental as their chosen subject matter. From the opening bars of ‘The Creator’, invoking the breathtaking immensity of the universe, to the exhilarating, triumphant and celebratory conclusion of ‘The Coronation’ …And The Word Is God immerses the listener in the most incredible sensory overload of complex, expansive and imaginative progressive death metal. There is so much to explore within the borders of this daunting record that you will be making new discoveries with every listen for years to come. While ‘The Deceiver’ drowns you in darkness with its jarring attack – vocal virulence and power, jagged and dangerous riffs with a discordant edge and a sense of threat rising up through the domineering drum attack, ‘The Redeemer’ (featuring a guest vocal performance from Jake Potter of Crucify The Flesh) is a self-contained symphony, resplendent in different shades, hues and colours, alive with emotion and drama. The playing throughout is remarkable and the overall listening experience is draining, bewildering, intensely challenging but richly rewarding. Relentlessly multifaceted, …And The Word Is God is a magnificent musical achievement.
Meticulously mixed and mastered by Hunter Shaw and Sam Striker of Native Darkness Productions, with carefully curated artwork and design by Daniel Hambright of Elynia Productions and Gragoth of Luciferium War Graphics, every element of …And The Word Was God is of the very highest quality. Upon its release by the renowned Rottweiler Records, on March 21st, it will set incredible standards for all extreme and progressive music that will follow in its wake. Diatheke dared to dream with this album and achieved so much more than anyone could have imagined or expected.
Line-up:
John Wesley - Bass/Vocals
Peter Watson - Vocals
Dallas McNeely - Guitars
Michael Osborn – Drums/Vocals
https://www.rottweilerrecords.com/
https://www.facebook.com/diathekemusic
PEST
RECORDS
proudly announces the signing of WURMIAN, a French one-man
Melodic Death/Doom act, for the release of its debut album, "IMMEMORIAL
SHRINE", scheduled for April 6th, 2024.
Founded in Clermont-Ferrand, France, in 2024, Wurmian is a project deeply rooted in the old-school Melodic Death/Doom tradition, drawing inspiration from seminal ’90s acts such as Katatonia, October Tide, Amorphis, Horrified, and elements reminiscent of Edge of Sanity and early In Flames. Behind this new endeavor is Antoine Scholtes, known for his acclaimed solo project Inherits the Void, where he carved out a name in the Melodic/Atmospheric Black Metal scene. With Wurmian, he now channels his creativity into a different yet equally emotive sonic realm, blending melody and brutality to craft an immersive and introspective experience.
"Immemorial Shrine" presents seven haunting compositions that transport listeners into isolated, desolate landscapes, reflecting themes of solitude and existential fear. While deeply influenced by the melancholic and crushing essence of ’90s Death/Doom, the album also integrates a modern touch, offering a dynamic interplay between ethereal melodies and rhythmic intensity drawn from Death Metal. The result is a rich and layered listening experience that remains nostalgic yet forward-thinking, appealing to both long-time genre enthusiasts and newer audiences alike.
Prepare to embark on this melancholic and immersive journey when "Immemorial Shrine" is unleashed on April 6th, 2024, via Pest Records. More details, including pre-order links and track previews, will be revealed soon!
https://pestrecords.bandcamp.com
https://www.facebook.com/wurmian.band/
PAGAN ALTAR are the very definition of a CULT band. Formed in 1978, during the early days of the influential NWOBHM movement, they honed their craft onstage with an eerie, dramatic presentation. And yet, the PAGAN ALTAR sound tended more toward doom metal – which, back then, was not quite yet a subgenre with its own aesthetics – but also infused with their native English folk as well as hard rock. Still, the world outside the UK would not know about the band until years after their dissolution, with the 1998 release of Volume 1, PAGAN ALTAR’s debut album recorded in 1982. Thereafter, the cult of PAGAN ALTAR would begin to grow, and a whole new fanbase hungry for old sounds waited for any sign of uncovered gold.
In 2004, treasures aplenty began to appear. First was The Time Lord EP, which dated back to PAGAN ALTAR’s very earliest days, and later that year came the full-length Lords of Hypocrisy, whose material was originally recorded during 1982-1984 but was re-recorded in 2004: past to present, the band was indeed active again! A year later, the full-length Judgement of the Dead arrived, featuring material written between 1978 and 1981 and recorded in 1982 but remastered in 1998; a bonus track recorded in 2004 was added, again bringing past to present. Past and present truly collided on 2006’s monolithic Mythical & Magical – truly, a perfect description of PAGAN ALTAR at the height of their mesmerizing powers – which featured material spanning 1977-1983 but recorded over the course of 2005 and 2006. Thereafter, only two new songs would emerge for a while – one on a split with Jex Thoth in 2007, the other in 2011 – before, tragically, founding vocalist Terry Jones’ death from cancer in 2015. However, before his death and led by his son and co-founding guitarist Alan, the band had been working on another album, which would later be finished and released in 2017 as The Room of Shadows.
Miraculously, The Room of Shadows proved not to be the band’s epitaph, as PAGAN ALTAR defy time and return with Never Quite Dead – a “new” record in theory, but one bearing the imprint of the past, particularly with Terry Jones’ unmistakable touch. On vocals here is Brendan Radigan, who true metallers will know from Magic Circle, Sumerlands, Savage Oath, and tons more. His somber, ever-so-poignant tones pay reverence to the prevailing PAGAN ALTAR sound whilst putting a distinctive touch upon Never Quite Dead. As Alan Jones details within the album’s liner notes, nearly all the songs on the album – barring the closer “Kismet,” which came as a precursor to Alan’s band Malac’s Cross in the early ‘90s – originated while Terry was still alive, and thus does Never Quite Dead remain an authentically PAGAN ALTAR album. From the Rainbow-rocking opener “Saints and Sinners” on to trad-doom juggernauts like “Liston Church” and “The Dead’s Last March” to the emotional climax of the aforementioned “Kismet,” pretty much every aspect of PAGAN ALTAR is covered in incredibly compelling fashion…even the folk instrumental “Westbury Express,” keeping the mythical & magical alive. Never Quite Dead? You better believe it!
Line-up:
Brendan Radigan - Vocals
Alan Jones - Guitars
Diccon Harper - Bass
Andy Green - Drums
Denis Schneider - Guitars (Live)
From London/UK - Boston/USA
Release date:
25th April 2025
Tracklist
1 Saints and Sinners
2 Liston Church
3 Madame M'Rachel
4 Madame M'Rachel's Grave
5 Well of Despair
6 The Dead's Last March
7 Westbury Express
8 Kismet
Release info:
Regular edition on black vinyl, with insert, poster, sticker, post card and download code.
Special edition on silver vinyl, with insert, poster, sticker, post card, download code and patch.
Limited Box set on marbled vinyl, with insert, A1 sized poster, sticker, post card, woven patch, silkscreened backpatch, metal pin, posterflag, vinyl slipmat and download code.
CD edition with sticker and obi.
MC edition with sticker, button, download code.
T-Shirt, printed on Gildan Heavy Cotton
woven patch
www.dyingvictims.com
https://dyingvictimsproductions.bandcamp.com/
"Hunger
of Your Deceased Deity" plunges listeners into a visceral and haunting
narrative. A thousand wanderers trudge through a desolate valley under
ominous skies, skeletal remains to mark their path. Starving and desperate,
they fall prey to Yzanthu, “The Crow”, a rotting avian monstrosity feasting for
the first time in centuries. Soldiers and clerics are powerless against its
might, as chaos erupts with The Soulless joining the carnage. Amid the
slaughter, the herd fractures—some fleeing under Mattendas’ lead, while others
are driven north to Hedon, where The Stag awaits to claim their souls as part
of Yzanthu’s dark design.
"Hunger of Your Deceased Deity" plunges listeners into a visceral and haunting narrative. A thousand wanderers trudge through a desolate valley under ominous skies, skeletal remains to mark their path. Starving and desperate, they fall prey to Yzanthu, “The Crow”, a rotting avian monstrosity feasting for the first time in centuries. Soldiers and clerics are powerless against its might, as chaos erupts with The Soulless joining the carnage. Amid the slaughter, the herd fractures—some fleeing under Mattendas’ lead, while others are driven north to Hedon, where The Stag awaits to claim their souls as part of Yzanthu’s dark design.
Yzanthu had long watched from afar, targeting a gem within the human settlement. Identifying Ghale, a skilled Luminary Ritualist, as the ideal pawn to control Lurkers and humans, it corners her with an ultimatum: surrender and lead its legion to Grocinia, or face annihilation. Ghale accepts, sparing the survivors and ending The Crow’s feast.
The track’s grim tale expands the rich fantasy lore Ophidian Memory has meticulously crafted, setting the stage for Carrion Lord's broader themes of power, corruption, and survival in a brutal world.
Carrion Lord: A Monument of Growth and Darkness
Ophidian Memory’s upcoming album, Carrion Lord, represents a bold leap forward. It blends their signature melodic aggression with deep narrative immersion. Introducing new realms, characters, and factions, the album bridges the worlds of epic fantasy and melodic brutality. Fans of story-driven metal and dark, atmospheric soundscapes will find themselves captivated by this next chapter of the band’s saga.
https://ophidianmemory.bandcamp.com/
www.instagram.com/ophidianmemory
Sentient
Ruin is proud to announce that at last, SUTEKH HEXEN'S earliest
tracks from their first three legendary demos (2010's "Constellation", "Ritualistic" and "Altars”),
plus the "Order of Nine" single, get finally mastered for
the first time ever (courtesy of death industrial master Grant Richardson)
and released on vinyl and CD also for the first time ever, consolidated into a
singular assault of unrivaled raw black metal/noise mastery and consecrated
into a definitive document of unwavering sonic disembodiment. The seven
primeval spells here finally reproposed in their definitive form represent the
earliest (and for some, favorite) stylistic incarnation of the band, when their
horrific output was violently synthesized from a miasmatic vortex of feral raw
black metal and scorching harsh noise, immersed into a cryptic plasma of
suffocating ambience and wretched incantations.
When the sinister Californian black noise sect first emerged in San Francisco around 2010 with these initial soul-disintegrating hexes, their evident greatness instantly reverberated with massive waves throughout the underground, leading to the birth of a revered cult that would dominate American abstract black metal, power ambient and blackened electronics for years to come. These debut recordings not only crowned Sutekh Hexen as absolute masters of their craft, but also established a formula that has remained imitated and definitive beyond purely experimental circles for years, ordaining the infamous black noise style into a coherent new movement that is revered and thriving to this day.
Tracks 1-2 originally self-released as the "Constellation" demo tape, 2010
Tracks 3-4 originally self-released as the "Ritualistic" demo tape, 2010
Track 5 originally self-released as the "Order of Nine" single, 2010
Tracks 6-7 originally self-released as the "Altars" demo tape, 2010
The "CONSTELLATION RITUALISTIC ALTARS : DEMO(N)S" compilation officially releases March 7 2025 on CD, LP, and digital formats worldwide via Sentient Ruin, all of which are now pre-orderable via all our channels.
Thank you as always for your time and attention given to our releases. Sincerely, Sentient Ruin
https://sentientruin.com/releases/sutekh-hexen-constellation-ritualistic-altars-demons
http://sentientruin.com/bands/#/sutekh-hexen
NEWS 8.2.2025
Label: Comatose Music
Release Date: April 11th 2025
Genre: Brutal/Slam Death Metal
For fans of: Devourment | Kraanium | Gorevent | Amputated
Through every waking hour I travel the dark tunnels of the online world, feasting on the horrors to be uncovered, delving further into the darkness – damaging, desensitizing and warping myself beyond repair. And when my exhausted eyes finally close in sleep, a stronghold of nightmares opens its gates within the endless corridors of my mind…a thousand doors and behind each one a scenario of twisted torment; sadism, masochism, brutality without boundaries, unspeakable acts of degeneracy and deviance. Morality is meaningless in my eternal kingdom of corruption; there is only the act, the blood, the pain, the dismantling of the human form – body, mind and spirit.
After twelve long, fear free years, the monstrous beast that is Vulvectomy has crawled forth from its lair in the Italian sewers once more. The ultimate manifestation of conscienceless, emotionless, slamming brutality is back, with another rancid harvest of putridity and filth for the sickest of souls. Any thoughts that Vulvectomy may have mellowed over time or discovered a shred of humanity within their collective, rotten heart should be abandoned immediately. Once the addictive riffs and incredibly intense drums have drawn you in to this cesspit of disgust there is not a moment of relief from the barbarity and madness. Each chord is delivered with sadistic intent and formidable force, punishing blows alternating with frenzied assaults. Tracks like first single, ‘Scrotal Abscess Drainage’ are just overwhelming barrages of rot and disease, brutal slam death distilled down to its fetid, sordid essence. The song titles are a litany of perversion, the music an avalanche of depraved violence. With slithering, wormlike horrors like ‘Greedy Fetal Discharge’ Vulvectomy have painted a portrait of a world beyond redemption. This album will disturb you, infect you, scar you and vomit over the last grains of hope you may have had for mankind.
Mixed by Alessio Cattaneo (Corpsefucking Art, Hideous Divinity etc) and mastered by Stefano Morabito (Fleshgod Apocalypse, Vomit The Soul, Hour Of Penance etc) Aberrant Vaginal Gestation sounds as bludgeoning and gore-encrusted as it should, bestial beyond belief. And the cover art by Guang Yang (Beheaded, Nunslaughter, Infant Annihilator etc) is truly a repugnant and grotesque vision, spawned from night terrors and wickedness. There is not a trace of decency to found in any part of this vicious abomination of an album. When Comatose Music unleash the reborn Vulvectomy on April 11th there will be hell to pay…
Line-up:
Diego Fanelli - Vocals
Giorgio Cavaliere - Bass
Mario Di Giambattista - Guitar
Marco Coghe - Drums
https://www.comatosemusic.com/
https://www.vulvectomyofficial.com/
CHAOTIC DEATH METAL MADNESS... MURDER RECORDS is honored to present SCYTHROW, a band buried in the filthy graves hailing from the rotten fields from Lappeenranta in Finland.
Scythrow emerged in 2020 with the intention of presenting a sound more directed towards the Thrash Metal strands, but over the time, they has been shaping its sound until it reaches a more violent sonic decomposition with the insane putrefaction of heavier riffs that are complemented by a voracious brutality with rotting melodies and where the filthy chaos has completely invaded the sound that is currently presented by Scythrow.
"BLAMELESS SEVERED EXTREMITIES" is the title of Scythrow's third album, containing eight severe lacerations of brutality where the influences of Thrash Metal practiced in the band's early days remain, making this album more chaotic and interesting, but here we can hear something much heavier and more brutal, defining a more cavernous sound that makes us dive into the depths of merciless chaos and where the Chaotic Death Metal prevails imminently...
Murder Records is now preparing the release of Scythrow's latest album in Cassette format, which will include an bonus track, a cover from the veterans Mortician "Chainsaw Dismemberment", allowing the worms to devouring the human remains buried in the putrid melodies duly moldy with the cadaveric odors presented here on this Chaotic Death Metal from the cemitery...
Chaos & Death On... Normal Life Off...
SCYTHROW
-"BLAMELESS SEVERED EXTREMITIES"
Cassette limited to 100 copies
SIDE A
01 - Reluctant Possession [03:31]
02 - Kinemortophobia [03:07]
03 - Nerve Rot [03:44]
04 - Necrotic High [04:40]
SIDE B
05 - Blameless Severed Extremities [05:51]
06 - The Remorse Declines [04:08]
07 - Bare Bones [03:39]
08 - The Fatal Point Of Closure [06:28]
09 - Chainsaw Dismemberment (Mortician Cover) [01:39]
All music arranged and performed by Scythrow.
Composed by Arttu Muukkonen, Nuutti Myllynen and Markus Erling.
Lyrics written by Markus Erling.
Bonus track written and composed by Mortician.
Record during June and July 2024 in Bomb Shelter at Lappeenranta.
Produced, mixed and mastered by Arttu Muukkonen.
Cover art work by Apostle Ink.
Band logo by Nuutti Myllynen.
Layout is made by Arttu Muukkonen and Nuutti Myllynen.
Gig Photography by Jan Suominen.
Release Date: March 14th, 2025
The start from Pre-Order will be announced soon and will be revealed also the Official Video Clip from Scythrow entitled "Blameless Severed Extremities".
https://scythrow.bandcamp.com/album/blameless-severed-extremities
Finland is well known for being a den of fertility when it comes to extreme sonic filth, so it's time to introduce you to Scythrow, a band that was unearthed in 2020 from the rotting tombs of Lappeenranta.
Although Scythrow are a new band, they have just released their third album, entitled "Blameless Severed Extremities", which was released in CD format by Awakening Records, soon will be released by Murder Records in Cassette format and later will be released also by Futhark Records in Vinyl format.
Although Scythrow's first two albums present a sound more directed towards Thrash Metal, this new work defines very well the type of sound that Scythrow intends to propagate and where they finally found the cadaveric formula that allows them to present a more cohesive sound within the parameters of chaotic brutality.
So let's get on with the interview that follows, where I had the pleasure of speaking with the rotten brother brothers from Scythrow and they will reveal to us a little more about Scythrow.
Interview with Scythrow read here : https://www.murder-records.eu/cadaveric-noiseletter/2305908_interview-with-scythrow
Scythrow are :
Markus Erling - Guitar / Vocals
Arttu Muukkonen - Guitar / Backing Vocals
Nuutti Myllynen - Bass
Benjamin Niemelä - Drums
scythrowband@gmail.com
https://www.facebook.com/people/Scythrow/100083778333109/
Seattle
(WA) - Death/thrash/black metal futurists, XOTH, are
thrilled to announce their U.S. West Coast Tour, beginning on Friday,
April 4th in Tacoma, WA, where the band will share the stage with the
legendary 3 Inches of Blood.
Release
date :
February 21 2025
Genre : Post Black Metal
Origin: Belgium
Duration: 44min20
Label: Les Acteurs de L’Ombre Productions
Network Distributor: Season of Mist / Plastic Head
Digital Distributor: The Orchard
RÄUM is a Belgian band founded in 2020 in Liège, born in the turmoil of the pandemic. Their music offers a journey through the hopes, vices, fears, and decline of humanity. With a raw post black metal sound, RÄUM reveals the emptiness and self-destructive nature of the human soul, embodying a striking duality between greatness and decay. In 2023, the band released their album Cursed by The Crown on the label Les Acteurs de l’Ombre Production. This opus explores dark and melancholic atmospheres, blending oppressive and chaotic sound waves that capture the inner struggle of mankind. The band aims to create a palpable tension, reflecting the despair and aggression inherent in the human experience. In 2025, the exploration continues with a new album titled Emperor of The Sun, also on Les Acteurs de l’Ombre Production. This project promises to delve deeper into the duality that resides within us, inviting listeners to plunge further into the abysses of the human condition. Through intense and evocative music, RÄUM seeks to portray the inevitable decline and fall of humanity and our civilizations.
Artwork par Sözo Tozö & Sauge Noire (Layout)
Tracklist:
01. Eclipse of The Empyreal Dawn
02. Nemo Me Impune Lacessit
03. Grounds of Desolation
04. Towards The Flames
05. Obscure
06. Emperor of The Sun
07. A Path to The Abyss
https://www.facebook.com/raum.belgium
Reek of Death is a female fronted Austrian band which brings you finest old school death!
This year they already shared stage with Gutalax, Obscura & Napalm Death!
Enjoy some deep growls & headbanging oldschool action!
https://www.youtube.com/@reekofdeath-official
https://www.facebook.com/reekofdeath
We’re
very proud and excited to rejoin forces with our kindred spirits again, as
Members of Void Rot, Suffering Hour, and Aberration come
together in RITUAL ASCENSION, a horrendous sonic desecration
decomposing death metal into a subsonic hallucinatory miasma, and deforming
into a hideous disfigurement of its former self. Devoured in dissonance and
shrouded in catacombal atmospheres, the band’s horrendous debut full-length
monstrosity "PROFANATION OF THE ADAMIC COVENANT" takes
the masterful death-doom horror of early Temple Nightside and Grave
Upheaval, and transfigures it further into the darkest abysses of surrealism.
The putrid behemoth-like debut monstrosity has been introduced by always attentive extreme metal blog Toilet ov Hell, who in premiering the colossal thirteen-minute closing track of the album, have remarked how “‘Kolob (At the Throne of Elohim)’ will wrap its pitch-black tendrils around you and slowly crush you with exactly the expertise you’d expect given the project’s pedigree” - adding that the album is “brutally heavy and suffocatingly dark” and that “the band really stick to the ‘ritual’ part of their name”. You can check out the feature and track here https://toiletovhell.com/track-premiere-ritual-ascension-kolob-at-the-throne-of-elohim/
Not dissimilar to an auditory experimental horror film or to a stripped down version of Portal playing experimental doom, the work traces the grotesque lineaments of a disfigured subterranean hellscape through a masterful use of surrealism, dissonance and compositional abstraction. Slow, crushing, atonal dirges alternate lumbering behemoth-like trudges and enigmatic tectonic upheavals that build an immense ominous aura as the album unfolds a dense, mephitic atmosphere draped in malevolent ambience. The album’s monolithic and agonizing crawl is then violently disrupted by onslaughts of wrathful disturbances, where bursts of demented blasting, tortured screams and mangled fretwork blindside the listener, casting them further down the abyss, into a bottomless sepulcher of confusion and of complete chthonic torment.
“Profanation of the Adamic Covenant” is scheduled for a February 28 2025 release via Sentient Ruin on LP, CD, MC, and digital formats worldwide, now all pre-orderable via all our channels.
Sincerely, Sentient Ruin
https://sentientruin.com/releases/ritual-ascension-profanation-of-the-adamic-covenant
https://sentientruin.com/bands#/ritual-ascension
NEWS 31.1.2025
Nach über einem Jahrzehnt bei Century Media Records hat das Thüringer
Melodic-Death-Flagschiff DESERTED FEAR nun seinen Anker bei TESTIMONY
RECORDS ausgeworfen.
Die Band über ihr neues Zuhause:
„Wart ihr schon mal an einem Ort, an dem ihr noch nie zuvor wart, der sich aber trotzdem sofort heimisch anfühlte? So ging es uns, als wir das erste Mal persönlichen Kontakt zu Testimony Records hatten. Die Mischung aus Professionalität und Underground-Spirit passt perfekt und wir freuen uns ein neues Zuhause gefunden zu haben!“
Thomas Strater von Testimony Records zum Signing:
„Wir freuen uns sehr, die Vertragsunterzeichnung mit Deserted Fear bekannt zu geben. Ich habe ihre Entwicklung von Anfang an verfolgt und gesehen, wie sie sich von einem aufstrebenden Underground-Act zu Deutschlands wahrscheinlich erfolgreichster Death Metal-Band der Neuzeit entwickelt haben. Was auch wichtig ist: Die Band ruht sich nie auf ihren Lorbeeren aus, sondern ist bestrebt, ihre Musik Album für Album weiterzuentwickeln, ohne ihre Wurzeln im Death Metal zu vernachlässigen.“
DESERTED FEAR werden Ende April zur Veröffentlichung des neuen Albums auf Tour gehen.
VEINS OF FIRE - TOUR 2025
Deserted Fear
Kvaen
Fall Of Serenity
Messticator
Do 24.04. Hamburg - Bahnhof Pauli
Fr 25.04. Essen - Turock
Sa 26.04. Jena - F-Haus
So 27.04. Osnabrück - Bastard Club (Matinée!)
Mo 28.04. Kassel - Goldgrube
Di 29.04. Hannover - Musikzentrum
Mi 30.04. Berlin - Cassiopeia
Do 01.05. Wiesbaden - Schlachthof
Fr 02.05. München - Backstage (Halle)
Sa 03.05. Stuttgart - Club Zentral
Tickets: https://linktr.ee/desertedfear
Tourtrailer: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/30LjXhqENsw
https://www.desertedfear.de/
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DESERTED FEAR veröffentlichen heute das
Video zu “THE TRUTH”, der ersten Single des lang erwarteten neuen
Albums “VEINS OF FIRE”, das am 25.04. über Testimony Records
erscheinen wird.
Brace
yourself for absolute annihilation! Brutal Records has
unleashed the apocalypse by signing Italy's masters of sonic destruction, Rise
of Tyrants. Their highly anticipated album, The Chronicles of Cardinal
Pablo Mendoza, is poised to detonate on February 28, 2025.
But the devastation doesn’t stop there! The Abnormality in Structure album will roar back with a full remaster, unleashing sheer chaos on February 7, 2025. Plus, prepare for the brutal resurgence of Trauma, hitting with a completely remastered fury on January 10, 2025, shattering all limits of brutality. This is raw, unrestrained death metal terror: merciless, bone-crushing, and utterly unstoppable. Get ready for total obliteration!
Rise Of Tyrants has returned, more ferocious and unforgiving than ever. This Bergamo-based powerhouse has dropped an eleven-track barrage of raw, self-produced brutality that makes their earlier work look like a warm-up. The energy is sharper, darker, and meaner. With Davide Cantamessa on vocals, a relentless force of raw aggression and versatility, the band has leveled up in every brutal way imaginable.
The Chronicles of Cardinal Pablo Mendoza comes at you like a battering ram of thrash and death metal riffs, with a rhythm section pounding forward like a war machine. The guitars are unrelenting, piling riff after punishing riff, layering death metal fury with an intensity that leaves no room to breathe. Cantamessa’s vocal attack rips through the wall of sound, moving seamlessly between guttural growls, visceral screams, and brutal tones that demand your attention.
The concept rotates around the character Cardinal Pablo Mendoza, an evil priest who deceives the weakest for perverse purposes. The lyrics talk about abuses, violence and injustices with an ironic and sarcastic tone.
Line up:
Davide Cantamessa: Vocals
Federico Visini: Guitars
Luca Mairati: Bass
Virgilio Breda: Drums
This is an album that doesn’t ask for your attention, it takes it. Brutal, unrestrained, and unapologetic, The Chronicles of Cardinal Pablo Mendoza is a must for anyone with an appetite for death metal played with devastating skill and relentless fury.
This Album contains 11 tracks of fast death metal, with groove episodes and dark shades. Recorded, mixed and mastered at ASDR Decibel Studio, Busto Arsizio (VA, Italy) by Carlo Meroni
Tracks:
01. Colle De La Croix De Fer
02. Parigi Napoli
03. Do Mario Pederasta
04. Sysvester Stazione
05. Holly & Beppe (Only The Brave)
06. Gerry Smashed Table
07. Cardinal Pablo Mendoza
08. Celine Di Orio
09. How Can I Fuck Capitalism
10. Mirella Silver Tongue
11. Armando The Preacher
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Rise of Tyrants - The Chronicles of Cardinal Pablo Mendoza
This Album contains 11 tracks of fast death metal, with groove episodes and dark shades. The concept rotates around the character Cardinal Pablo Mendoza, an evil priest who deceives the weakest for perverse purposes. The lyrics talk about abuses, violence and injustices with an ironic and sarcastic tone.
Preorder in Digital: https://orcd.co/brut89666
February 28, 2025
Rise of Tyrants - Abnormality in Structure
Abnormality in Structure album delivered 8 tracks with a fierce and skillfully crafted assault. For those who crave raw, uncompromising death metal, this record is essential, unmissable live, and impossible to ignore. Ferocious blast beats and malevolent riffing that feel like a death metal avalanche.
Released March 15, 2019
Re-release date in Digital February 7. 2025
Preorder in Digital: https://orcd.co/brut89665
Rise of Tyrants - Trauma
Trauma album launches with a foreboding arpeggio before detonating into evil riffing and crushing, doom-infused rhythms. The 9 tracks oscillates between blistering speeds and sudden, grinding slowdowns, showcasing the band’s mastery of extreme dynamics and groove. The guitars inject moments of haunting melody amid a wall of unrelenting brutality.
Released February 3, 2014
Re-release in Digital January 10, 2025
Preorder in Digital: https://orcd.co/brut89664
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NEBULA NINE – “THE LAST SKY PIERCER “ (EP)
Label: Independent Release
Release Date: February 28th 2025
Genre: Progressive Rock
For fans of: Anathema | King Crimson | Voivod | Pink Floyd
In the places where we worked, with such industry and conviction, so sure of the importance of our self-imposed routines, there is stillness. In the places where we played, dancing through the adventures of our imaginations’ conjuring, there is emptiness. Where we celebrated there is silence, where we dreamed there are only ghosts. For a few brief heartbeats it will be beautiful, this quiet kingdom, this abandoned garden. But its future is ash…as ours is the cold and unknown darkness…
Humanity has finally been forced to abandon the planet that has nurtured us, cradled us since our story began. The sun is dying and engulfing the planets that have circled it for untold aeons in all consuming fire. The last hope for our species are the Sky Piercers, ships that will carry us out into the uncharted eternity of the universe. This is the tale told by Sweden’s Nebula Nine across the four tracks of their outstanding debut EP of effervescent, imaginative, progressive rock – The Last Sky Piercer. Beautifully intricate, the music shifts through an array of exquisitely realised moods, drawing on an expansive sonic colour palette to evoke tension, anxiety, loss and wonder, melancholy and awe-inspiring, endless possibilities. The songs entwine, working together to create the greater whole of the EP and its unfolding drama, yet also stand alone as powerful, complete works of individual character. The gentle melodies and tidal drift of ‘Sky Piercer’ with its gathering momentum and sense of import…the shuffling, bustling rhythms of ‘Terminal’ with its nervous energy and quite brilliant technicality and musicality, its aura of strange meetings, beginnings and endings…the propulsive movement of ‘Blood Red Eyes’, its mystery and robust riffs, its metallic edge and cascading notes like a shower of stars…and finally the gentle intimacy of ‘Maroons’, that so slowly transforms into something gloriously emotive, breathtaking and enthralling, before passing on into the night, fading into the distance. The Last Sky Piercer is an astonishing piece of work that will capture the hearts and minds of those who long for music of substance and depth, who love to be carried beyond the boundaries of the mundane world on the wings of melody and creativity.
Immaculately mastered by Hans Olsson (Horisont, Graveyard, Dorrian Sorriaux etc), every word, note and beat of The Last Sky Piercer is allowed to breathe and sing, presenting an array of layers and textures for the listener to explore. Complemented by some classic sci-fi inspired cover art, this EP really is the complete package – a phenomenal achievement. The doors are closing, there’s no more time for regrets and farewells…the future awaits. All aboard The Last Sky Piercer!
Line-up:
Hampus Pettersson – Bass/Keyboards
Linus Person - Drums
Simon Malm – Vocals/Guitar
Robin Karlsson – Lead Guitar
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Shrouded in Darkness’ third installment "11:11" collects 7 tracks of heavy doom/death metal, ¨with organs, flowing solos, deep growls and ritualistic pounding music from start to finish. As always, it’s dark and with a funeral atmosphere; A perfect soundtrack for doom.
Tracklist:
1. 11:11 Introductio
2. No Escape
3. Cruel Winds
4. Dreams
5. My Every Step
6. The Lurking Devil
7. 11:11
Recorded in C-Nil Studios and Goatman Studios, Sweden, 2024-2025
and mastered by Dan Swanö, Unisound.
Guest appearance:
Camilla Tjernberg – Vocals (“Cruel Winds”)
Cover artwork by Evelyn De Morgan
Music by Mikael Uimonen
Lyrics by Daniel & Mikael Tjernberg
Engineered by Daniel Tjernberg
Line-up:
Daniel T – Vocals and keyboards
Reese – Guitars
Mike – Bass and drums
Two videos is also in the makings ("No Escape" + "The Lurking Devil"),
to promote the album release-TBA!
shrouded.in.darkness@outlook.com
"Harbinger"
is the second single taken from SPIRITUAL RAVISHMENT's upcoming album
"Exit Humanity".
The music video was directed by Marmo David, edited by Andrei Bejușca, with special effects crafted by David Madaș.
The song "Harbinger", as well as the entire "Exit Humanity" album, was mixed by Tudor Scânteie and Andrei Jumugă, with the latter also handling the mastering. Drum recordings took place at Consonance Studios in Timișoara, with Cristian Popescu and Edmond Karban, while guitars, bass, and vocals were recorded at Postanalog Studio in Oradea, under the guidance of Marcel Floruț.
Conceptually, the album "EXIT HUMANITY" continues the narrative introduced in SPIRITUAL RAVISHMENT's debut full-length. The track "Harbinger" sets the tone for this new chapter, taking listeners into a merciless world ruled by primal instincts. Here, survivors hidden in the shadows of the underground clash in savage battles, driven by an insatiable thirst for survival.
"Exit Humanity" is set to be released via the label Loud Rage Music.
Watch the "Harbinger" music video here: https://youtu.be/wK347OQY5jA
https://linktr.ee/loudragemusic
https://www.facebook.com/SpiritualRavishment/
It's
been 35 years since the release of the first demo of the Czech Thrash
Metal legend V.A.R.!!!
Yes, the demo "NO PLACE TO HIDE" was released in 1990 and it is a cult recording of the whole Czech hard metal history.
I've been cooperation with V.A.R. since 2014 and under the Pařát Productions logo I've released 2 full-length albums on CD & LP and 5 reissues on CD & LP. This is the first reissue on digipak.
The 16-page booklet contains the story of V.A.R. from the early nineties in both Czech and English.
Band: V.A.R.
Album: No Place To Hide (re-edition 2025)
Label: Pařát Productions
Style: Thrash Metal
Release date: 27.1. 2025
Type: Digipak + 16 page booklet
You can order in the Paratshop https://paratshop.cz/produkt/v-a-r-no-hide-to-place-35th-anniversary-edition/
EISIGE
VENEN’S - “THE ETERNAL PARADE” will haunt your soul and leave you spellbound . Step
into the dark allure of The Eternal Parade, Eisige Venen's latest masterpiece.
This chilling track takes listeners on a mesmerizing journey through death,
despair, and the unrelenting cycles of suffering. With raw, haunting lyrics and
evocative imagery of winter shadows and the natural world, the song crafts a
poignant meditation on the delicate balance between life and death, memory and
oblivion.
The eerie yet captivating soundscape lingers long after the final note, making it a perfect addition to playlists that revel in introspection, emotional depth, and the beauty of the macabre. Prepare to be spellbound—The Eternal Parade isn’t just a song; it’s an experience.
Biography
Eisige Venen (pronounced ei-se-ge ven-en) is a dark melodic metal project founded in 2020 by guitarist/keyboardist Marc Williams (Ba’alzamon, Fallen Empire, Frostcrown). Joined by vocalist Curtis Fitzpatrick (Ba’alzamon, Locust Swarm) and bassist Chris Brandon (Gokseong, Dead Deceased, Anger Overdose) in 2023, the trio brings a cold, melancholic sound infused with heavy synths, haunting melodies, and a blackened touch.
Williams, inspired by his years in Germany, released the debut single A Frigid Emptiness in 2021. With Brandon and Fitzpatrick onboard, the group launched their first album, Ghosts of Yesterday, in 2023—despite working entirely remotely across the USA and South Korea. The album earned praise from publications like Occult Metal Zine and Hellfire Magazin, who likened their atmospheric and melodic style to bands such as Amon Amarth, Insomnium, and Agathodaimon.
Eisige Venen has since collaborated with artists like Melishah (Tenebris Intus) and director Neil Gorz (Death Springs Eternal music video). They’ve signed with Metal Incorporated and Sodeh Records and are endorsed by Black Harbor Sound and Rattlesnake Cables.
Now based in the USA, Eisige Venen is gearing up for their 2025 EP The Mourning Frost, featuring the award-winning track Seaforged. Stay tuned for more heavy riffs and dark melodies wherever music is streamed.
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NEWS 25.1.2025
MOTÖRHEAD, generationsübergreifender Soundtrack und Lebensstil für
Millionen von Menschen weltweit, feiern 2025 ihr 50-jähriges Jubiläum.
Zu Ehren dieses historischen Meilensteins werden das ganze Jahr über eine Reihe
von Veröffentlichungen und Veranstaltungen stattfinden. Mit Live-Auftritten vor
Millionen von Fans und über 25 Millionen verkauften Alben in ihrer Karriere
sind die mit einem Grammy ausgezeichneten Motörhead auch zu Beginn ihres
goldenen Jubiläums so beliebt wie eh und je. Im Oktober 2024 erreichte die Band
mit "Lawman" eine brandneue Top-10-Single-Platzierung in
Großbritannien, verzeichnete weltweit über 320 Millionen Streams, 20 Millionen
Hörer auf Spotify und über 112 Millionen Aufrufe auf YouTube. Und beginnend mit
einer ganz besonderen Veröffentlichung, die im Mai bekannt gegeben wird, wird
das Jahr 2025 ein Fest sein, das bestätigt: Motörhead is For Life und Lemmy
is Forever.
"Es ist unglaublich, zu wissen, dass unsere Musik und alles, wofür sie steht, nach wie vor bei so vielen Menschen auf Resonanz stößt", sagt Gitarrist Phil Campbell. "Natürlich sind wir enorm dankbar, dass wir immer noch so geschätzt werden und ganz ehrlich – die Musik bleibt so lebendig und wichtig wie eh und je, denn sie hat eine einzigartige Energie und Ehrlichkeit, die wir alle immer brauchen werden."
"Es ist eine bemerkenswerte Geschichte, die Verbindung, die wir mit unseren Fans haben, kann man nur als Familie bezeichnen und es ist so aufregend, zu sehen, wie diese Familie immer noch wächst", sagt Mikkey Dee. "Aber es ergibt auch Sinn, denn die Leute wissen, wer wir sind und worum es in der Musik geht. Motörhead hat immer dafür gestanden, es auf UNSERE Art zu machen; es ist zeitlos und inspiriert die Leute weiterhin, diesen Weg zu gehen."
Den Auftakt der Feierlichkeiten bilden limitierte Vinyl-Sondereditionen der Motörhead-Alben "Overkill", "Bomber" und "Ace Of Spades" zum 50-jährigen Jubiläum. Sie sind alle als Half-Speed-Master geschnitten, als spezielle Farbkonfigurationen gepresst, enthalten ein exklusives Poster und werden am 28. Februar veröffentlicht.
Hier vorbestellen: https://motorhead.lnk.to/50vinylOBAPR
Am 8. Mai, dem Internationalen Motörhead-Tag, findet dann eine ganz besondere Lemmy Forever Aschezeremonie statt – die Enthüllung einer Lemmy-Statue in seinem Geburtsort Stoke-On-Trent. Der Bildhauer der Statue ist der bekannte britische Künstler Andy Edwards (der bereits Statuen von den Beatles, Bob Marley und den Bee Gees geschaffen hat). Motörhead-Gitarrist Phil Campbell wird die Asche beisetzen sowie die Feierlichkeiten leiten. "Diese neue Statue von Lem ist etwas Besonderes. Nicht nur, weil wir denselben Geburtsort teilen oder weil er mir persönlich so viel bedeutet, sondern weil es so wichtig ist, ein dauerhaftes internationales Wahrzeichen zu haben, das ihn dort feiert, wo er geboren wurde", sagt Edwards. "Lemmy hat mir Freude, Selbstvertrauen und Energie gegeben, und er ist auch eine Verkörperung des ursprünglichen Geistes und der Kraft des Rock 'n' Roll. Ich hoffe wirklich, dass es ein Treffpunkt für Menschen aus der ganzen Welt wird, zu dem sie reisen können."
"Lemmy in seinem Geburtsort durch Andys fantastische Statue weiter verewigt zu sehen, ist eine großartige Sache", sagt Manager Todd Singerman. "Dieser Mann ist vor 10 Jahren von uns gegangen, aber er bleibt nicht nur bei uns, sondern ist sogar beliebter als je zuvor. Das liegt daran, dass Lemmy für Ehrlichkeit, Integrität, Inklusion und den besten und lautesten Rock 'n' Roll aller Zeiten stand. Seien wir ehrlich, es gibt nur einen Lemmy und die Welt feiert ihn und seine Musik weiterhin laut und stolz."
Um den Appetit auf ein Jahr Motörhead-Festivitäten noch mehr anzuregen, können sich Fans jetzt hier eine neue HD-Version des allerersten Motörhead-Fernsehauftritts vom 25. Oktober 1978 in der bekannten BBC-Sendung "Top Of The Pops" ansehen, bei dem sie 'Louie, Louie' spielen: https://motorhead.lnk.to/50yearsPR
Es wird im Laufe des Jahres noch viele weitere Feierlichkeiten geben, also haltet die Augen und Ohren offen... und denkt daran...
THE ONLY WAY TO FEEL THE NOISE IS WHEN IT’S GOOD AND LOUD! MOTÖRHEAD FOR LIFE
LEMMY FOREVER
Ihr findet alles zu Motörhead im Newsletter der Band unter dem folgenden Link: https://www.mynewsletterbuilder.com/email/newsletter/1417401187
AFFLICTA
- “ORIGIN OF SORROW”
We are Afflicta, a Death Metal project of twenty-year-olds born in Imperia in 2019.
After the tragic and premature death of the first bassist, co-founder of the group, we took a break before resuming activity.
Afflicta combbines the Death Metal style with Deathcore, our music expresses extreme violence and horror.
Our first album was recorded at Stefano Morabito’s 16th Cellar Studio in Rome.
We have no problem surprising the audience thanks to the horror-flavoured costumes, and when you lower your guard we will hit you with the heaviest breakdowns.
https://downfallrecords.bandcamp.com/album/origin-of-sorrow-pre-order
Check it out at the following link: https://www.heavyblogisheavy.com/2025/01/22/exclusive-premiere-dissocia-lift-the-veil-with-existentialist/
Influences: Cynic, Gojira, The Contortionist, Rivers of Nihil, Porcupine Tree, Der Weg einer Freiheit, Leprous, Whitechapel, Venetian Snares, Igorrr, John Williams, Hans Zimmer.
"Existentialist" will be out January 24 on all digital platforms. Album pre-orders will be available on the same day.
To Lift The Veil will be released on digital, CD, and vinyl LP formats.
DISSOCIA enters the mind of multi-instrumentalist Daniel R. Flys (Persefone, Eternal Storm) as the sonic landscape between two realms: the conscious and the unconscious. With ferocious and convoluted riffs, dreamy synths, extreme and subtle clean vocals, we enter this in-between world backed by Gabriel Valcázar's (Wormed, Cancer) chaotic and groove drumming and Paul R. Flys' cinematic violin layers.
Mixed and mastered by the prestigious Ukrainian engineer Max Morton (Jinjer, Ignea, Shokran), To Lift The Veil is a concept album that serves as a metaphor for being a growing seed in an asphalted world. DISSOCIA makes an effort to blend extreme metal with synthwave and dreamwave elements to create a fine progressive blend that is catchy and yet unpredictable to the listener. Further developing this mood, the stunning and oneiric artwork created by Rein Van Oyen (Haken) captures the lights and shadows present on the dynamic songwriting and all the contrasts found on the duo's debut.
Track
Listing:
1. Existentialist
2. He Who Dwells
3. Samsara
4. Zenosyne
5. The Lucifer Effect
6. Evasion
7. Out of Slumber
Credits:
Daniel R. Flys - Vocals, Guitars, Bass and Synths
Gabriel Valcázar - Drums
Guest violins performed by Paul R. Flys (track 7).
Additional post-production by Max Morton and Alex Tena.
Written by Daniel R. Flys.
Produced by Daniel R. Flys.
Drums recorded by Carlos Santos at Sadman Studio.
Vocals recorded by Alex Tena.
Vocals and violins recorded by Carlos Rodríguez.
Mixed and mastered by Max Morton at Morton Studio.
Design and layout by Rein Van Oyen.
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GALLOWER – the Witching Metal power-trio from Tychy, Poland – have been unleashing their blackthrash fury upon the underground for over a decade. Since their formation in 2015, the band have become a bastion of old-school metal, raw aggression, blistering energy, and a dark medieval aesthetic. Their lyrics immerse listeners in the shadowy world of GALLOWER, a 15th-century land where magic, monsters, and unholy evil reign supreme.
GALLOWER’s discography is a journey into the heart of metal’s purest traditions: demos Witch Hunt is On (2015) and Through the Gallows (2016), through their debut album Behold the Realm of Darkness (2020), to the EP Eastern Witchcraft (2022), released under the banner of DYING VICTIMS. Each release is a testament to GALLOWER’s commitment to keeping the old-school flame alive while crafting a unique and immersive soundscape. Their next recording, the full-length Vengeance & Wrath, won’t be any different and will release the bubonic plague once again!
GALLOWER’s live shows, brimming with unrelenting energy and a raw aggression, leave no man spared and no cross unturned – and that finely honed finesse reaches its apotheosis on Vengeance & Wrath. Truly titled, Vengeance & Wrath encapsulates and exaggerates the GALLOWER aesthetic to date: a perfect storm of thrashing-mad riffs, harsh-yet-articulate vocals, pitch-black intensity, and epic storytelling, all with medieval atmosphere to spare. It’s not so much a vertical improvement as it is a lateral one, for to do anything beyond the remit of truest metal would be a fate worse than death! No more but definitely no less, GALLOWER strive to reach the hallowed halls of Venom, Destruction, Bathory, Sodom, and the Japanese Sabbat – and from this vantage point, with Vengeance & Wrath do they walk that path honorably.
This is Witching Metal: an unholy call to arms for all who live and die for the old school. Arm yourself with a bulletbelt, take this torch, and prepare for battle — the witch hunt has begun, and GALLOWER lead the charge into darkness with Vengeance & Wrath!
Line-up:
Mighty Tzar - Vocals/Bass
Vic Nocturnitier - Guitars/Backing Vocals
T.C. Speedfire - Drums/Backing Vocals/Synths
From Tychy, Poland
Artwork:
Kris Verwimp
Tracklist
1 Aftermath Protector's Militia
2 The Revelation
3 Relentless Retaliation
4 Bubonic Breath
5 March Of The Carmine Cloaks
6 Prophecy Of The Seven
7 The Dead Despise The Living
8 Vengeance & Wrath
9 Demonic Ascent
Release date:
28st March2025
Release info:
Regular edition on black vinyl, with insert, poster, sticker, postcard and download code.
Special edition on red vinyl, with insert, poster, sticker, postcard download code and patch.
CD edition with sticker, obi
www.dyingvictims.com
https://dyingvictimsproductions.bandcamp.com/
Get
ready to experience something truly haunting. PATHS TO DELIVERANCE is
set to release their first album, TEN, on Malpermesita
Records in March 28, 2025. This magnificent act of Avant-Garde Black
Metal features none other than Kevin Paradis (ex-Benighted...) on drums, and
it's a journey you won't want to miss. Fans of Der Weg einer Freiheit, Deathspell
Omega, Gaerea and Marduk will find themselves captivated by
the blend of violence, melancholy, horror, and melody that defines this deeply
personal take on Black Metal.
A haunting and magnificent act of Avant-Garde Black Metal featuring Kevin Paradis (ex Benighted...) on drums.
Paths to Deliverance will captivate fans of Der Weg einer Freiheit, Deathspell Omega, Harakiri for the Sky, Marduk, Gaerea...
Without imposing any musical barriers, Paths to Deliverance merges violence, melancholy, horror, and melody into a deeply personal take on Black Metal.
The debut album, TEN, is both a sonic and conceptual exploration rooted in themes of horror and mysticism. Alternating between aggression and haunting melodies, the album captures the duality of human fears and aspirations, drawing inspiration from the works of horror masters like Edgar Allan Poe, Clive Barker, H.P. Lovecraft…, as well as Carl Jung's psychological theories and the Tibetan Bardo.
Originally conceived as a solo project by A.S.A (Azziard, Alkhemia, ex-The Negation, ex-Redsphere), Paths to Deliverance has now evolved as a full and experimented band. Thanks to talented musicians, used to work and play together from Alkhemia, Azziard, Nydvind, Cave Growl, Skaphos..., Paths to Deliverance is planned on several gigs and festivals and is preparing the next act.
https://www.malpermesita.com/
https://pathstodeliverance.bandcamp.com/album/ten
TYRMFAR returns to shake the
metal world with their powerful new single, "THE HUBRIS OF HUMANITY,
PT.1," the fourth track from their highly anticipated EP, SYMBIOSIS,
due for release on March 28th, 2025, via Wormholedeath
“The Hubris of Humanity, Pt.1” is a dark, immersive journey that explores the disastrous consequences of human pride. Tyrmfar confronts listeners with intense lyrics and a merciless soundscape that depict humanity’s drive for power and progress at the expense of the planet. With haunting imagery of poisoned rivers and deforested lands, the song warns of an impending “sixth extinction” that threatens to be humanity’s undoing—a chilling reminder that our survival hinges on heeding the lessons we’ve long ignored.
The single is now available on all major digital platforms
About the EP: Symbiosis
With Symbiosis, Tyrmfar pushes the boundaries of their sound, forging an evolution in their blackened death metal assault. The EP explores the uneasy relationship between humanity and nature, channeling the growing tension of ecological and social crises into a brutal yet thought-provoking musical experience.
Rooted in the Scandinavian black and death metal influences of the late '90s and early 2000s, Symbiosis also embraces modern elements that reflect the band's diverse musical inspirations. This creative process, enriched by each member’s distinct style, weaves together a tapestry of searing intensity and emotional depth. Every note is a testament to the band's commitment to authenticity and connection, ensuring that their live performances remain as powerful and captivating as their studio work.
https://www.facebook.com/tyrmfar/
SEPULCHRAL CURSE’s third full-length album paints a vivid portrait of a band at their creative and productive peak. On their Dark Descent Records debut, the Turku quintet demonstrate unmatched ferocity and craftmanship, cementing their place at the very zenith of the global blackened death metal scene.
Stream
the album's first single "House of the Black Moon" at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EsrOaTTp8dc
Tracklisting:
1. Wildfires
2. House of The Black Moon
3. The Locust Scar
4. Beneath The Dismal Tides
5. Empress of The Dead
6. The Currents of Chaos
7. Crimson Passages
As with many Finnish death metal pioneers, the band incorporates a distinctive sense of weirdness, blending diverse influences in crafting a sound that’s unmistakably their own.
“The backbone is death metal,” states vocalist Kari Kankaanpää, “but we’ve never shied away from exploring new inspirations and influences, which shape the unique edge synonymous with SEPULCHRAL CURSE. Music needs to be dark, heavy and furious!”
Crimson Moon Evocations marks the band’s debut with Dark Descent Records, a partnership that feels both natural and profoundly significant: “Dark Descent Records has always held a special place in my heart. To join their renowned roster with this record is a true honour.”
This new collaboration reflects the SEPULCHRAL CURSE's unwavering momentum, arriving merely two years after their bold leap forward with Abhorrent Dimensions.
“With Abhorrent Dimensions we truly began to find our own sound and style, and Crimson Moon Evocations takes an even deeper dive into who we are and crystallises the essence of the Sepulchral Curse sound.”
To capture their vision, the band returned to Finland’s Oxroad Studios to work with producer Tomi Uusitupa, whose influence has been pivotal. “Tomi is like our sixth member. He chooses the projects he works with carefully, as he pours a tremendous amount of love and personal input to each record he does.”
Complete with stunning artwork by Mark Erskine, the album is not just a milestone but a statement: SEPULCHRAL CURSE has ascended to the pinnacle of blackened death metal!
“Stay cursed. Onward the legions!,” Kari concludes.
Crimson Moon Evocations was recorded and mixed by Tomi Uusitupa and mastered by Are Kangus.
SEPULCHRAL CURSE is:
Vocals – Kari Kankaanpää
Guitar – Jaakko Riihimäki
Guitar – Aleksi Luukka
Bass & Backing Vocals – Niilas Nissilä
Drums – Johannes Rantala
www.darkdescentrecords.com
https://www.facebook.com/SepulchralCurse
THE
PIT
presents 'ONCE UPON A TIME IN NORWAY': We've never classified
ourselves as a Black Metal band. In the beginning, we called it brutal music or
Brutal Metal. We couldn't classify it. We wanted to create something new.
Faster, harder and heavier. More aggressive than anything we'd heard in the genre”
As new addition to its list of programs, THE PIT VOD platform presents 'Once Upon a Time in Norway' ; an explosive documentary diving into the dark origins of Norwegian black metal, uncovering the chaos, church burnings, and the shocking murder that shook a nation.
The full documentary is available https://www.the-pit.com/content/once-upon-a-time-in-norway-le-documentaire-2007-109319 with a 7-days FREE trial.
...Synopsis...
Once upon a time in Norway, Black Metal was born. From its origins in a closed, underground milieu, Norwegian Black Metal quickly became a worldwide cult phenomenon. It has developed around myths, in particular linked to the band that defined the genre: Mayhem.
Formed in 1984 by guitarist Øystein Aarseth (Euronymous), bassist Jørn Stubberud (Necrobutcher), and drummer Kjetil Manheim, Mayhem is a band synonymous with the birth of Norwegian black metal.
The group gained infamy with later members such as vocalist Per Yngve ‘Pelle’ Ohlin (Dead) and bassist Varg Vikernes (Count Grishnackh). At the heart of this underground movement was Euronymous’s Oslo-based record store, Helvete, which became a hub for the scene that evolved into a controversial and extremist cult.
This gripping documentary delves into the turbulent early 1990s, a period marked by church burnings, suicides, and murders that shocked Norway. It all leads to the climactic and infamous murder of Euronymous by Varg Vikernes, an event that captured global attention.
Bucharest
is probably not yet on the agenda of many festivalgoers. But that could change
soon!
Especially listeners of harder sounds should mark March 1st in their calendars. That's when the BUCHAREST DEATHFEST 2025 will take place at Club Quantic with international band participation. Many of the bands performing there give their live premiere on a Romanian stage. Among them are:
FLESHCRAWL – Germany (old school death metal)
ANALEPSY – Portugal (slam brutal death metal)
SQUASH BOWELS – Poland (gore grind)
GUINEAPIG – Italy (gore grind power violence)
DE PROFUNDIS – England (technical death thrash metal)
SKAPHOS – France (blackened death metal)
CADAVRUL – Romania (old school death grind)
MINCING FURY & GUTTURAL CLAMOUR OF QUEER DECAY – Czech Republic (grind brutal death metal)
SPINELESS FUCKERS – Czech Republic (party grindcore)
So, 9 perfect reasons to plan a trip to Bucharest at the beginning of March!
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Since 2009, LADY BEAST have been flying the flag for refined HEAVY METAL. The band hail from the Steel City of Pittsburgh, forming with firm influences ranging from Motörhead, Dio, Black Sabbath, Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, and Mercyful Fate. From there, LADY BEAST have weaved their own unique style of metal with silky-yet-sharp harmonizing guitars and the soaring, rally-the-warriors vocals of frontwoman Deborah Levine. All the while, they’ve retained their blue-collar roots but have never forgotten the majesty of metal in its earliest, most classic form: fantasy, magic, epic adventure, and of course ANTHEMS!
While it’s been five long years since their last full-length – but only a year after DYING VICTIMS stepped in to reissue on vinyl their second album, 2015’s pivotal Lady Beast II – LADY BEAST suitably explode from the gates with palpitating urgency on The Inner Alchemist. Mind you, the band aren’t necessarily trying to break any speed limits here on LP#5, but rather, it’s the power, poise, and all-out swagger they exude on The Inner Alchemist which instills the sensation that LADY BEAST have only been away mere minutes. Thankfully, little has changed in their sturdy aesthetic – authentically ‘80s-entrenched HEAVY METAL that struts and gallops with equal aplomb, buttressed by instantly-hummable riffs and a palpable atmosphere of swords & sorcery – but if there’s one main distinction, it’s that the production on The Inner Alchemist highlights their heaviness, giving crunch when proceedings go locomotive and majesty when those proceedings go harmonic. As always, Levine’s passionate & powerful vocals are as engaging as ever: emotive and narrative in equal measure, still standing tall atop the keep-it-true pack.
Graced with evocative cover artwork by Adam Burke, LADY BEAST are sure stirring up something with The Inner Alchemist!
Line-up:
Adam Ramage - Drums
Chris Tritschler - Guitars
Deborah Levine - Vocals
Andy Ramage - Guitars
Amy Bianco - Bass
From Pittsburgh, USA
Artwork:
Adam Burke
Release date:
28st March2025
Tracklist
1 The Oracles Omen
2 Through The Eyes Of War
3 Inner Alchemist
4 Starborn
5 Crones Crossroads
6 Feed Your Fire
7 Witch Light
8 The Wild Hunt
9 Off With Her Head
Release info:
Regular edition on black vinyl, with insert, poster, sticker, postcard and download code.
Special edition on splatter vinyl, with insert, poster, sticker, postcard download code and patch.
CD edition with sticker, obi
www.dyingvictims.com
https://dyingvictimsproductions.bandcamp.com/
Active in the pagan metal scene for over 20 years, Nydvind are among
the pioneers of the genre in France. NYDVIND will release their 4th album "TETRAMENTAL
II - TELLURIA" on Malpermesita Records in March
21, 2025... It's the second chapter of a tetralogy dedicated to the 4 elements
of nature.
Get ready for a journey through elements and ages, where the raw energy of black metal meets the profound melancholy of doom and the organic vitality of folk.
For fans of: BELENOS, KAMPFAR, PRIMORDIAL
A journey through elements and ages, where the raw energy of black metal meets the profound melancholy of doom and the organic vitality of folk.
TELLURIA is the second chapter of the tetralogy “Tetramental” by one of the pioneers and most renowned band of the genre in France, with a career spanning over 20 years.
‘Tetramental’ is not just a series of albums; it’s a sonic odyssey dedicated to the primal forces of nature. Following the success of ‘Seas of Oblivion’ in 2018, ‘Telluria’ delves deep into the earthly roots of this captivating universe.
Immerse yourself in this fascinating world and let the very essence of nature sweep you away in this epic new chapter.
https://www.malpermesita.com/
https://www.facebook.com/Nydvind
1.
Time In A Candle
2. The Last Dance
3. Pale Sun Sad Moon
4. A Stranger Inside The Mirror
5. Not Anymore
6. Such A Shame (Talk Talk Cover)
7. Into The Abyss Of Night
8. Rest For A Moment
9. The Army Of Nothing
10. Upon The Moon
11. And If You Have To Leave
"Prelude Of Loss" will be released on digipak CD and digital format via My Kingdom Music on March 21st, 2025 and you can PRE-ORDER it at: https://shorturl.at/zrkWy
With their debut album "The Summer That Will Not Come", the Sicilian ETERNAL WHITE TREES gave lovers of these sonorities their ideal soundtrack. Now they return to the scene with a new album that accentuates that soul even more, enriching it with new shades with an always decadent tone, able to carry the listener into a musical universe made of sad atmospheres and obscure melodies.
Born once again from the meeting of the three souls that make up this creature (Gerassimos Evangelou - LORD AGHEROS, Antonio Billé - ANAKONDA and Andrea Tilenni - FEAR OF ETERNITY, ex SINOATH), "Prelude Of Loss" will be for sure a mandatory listening to those who have their musical background in the most melancholy dynamics of Metal and Post Rock of KATATONIA, OCTOBER TIDE, SWALLOW THE SUN and NOVEMBRE.
"Prelude Of Loss" will dig into your soul in search of the most hidden emotions!
https://linktr.ee/mykingdommusic
https://www.facebook.com/eternalwhitetrees
Dark Descent Records and Me Saco Un Ojo Records will release Ashen Womb on CD, vinyl, cassette, and digital formats on February 7.
Copenhagen’s PHRENELITH emerges from the darkness once again with their third and most unholy full-length offering, Ashen Womb. Nine sinister funeral marches, draped in a bleak and blackened atmosphere, provide a lens into the forthcoming end of times.
Tracklist:
1) Noemata
2) Astral Larvae
3) A Husk Wrung Dry
4) Lithopaedion
5) Nebulae
6) Stagnated Blood
7) Sphageion
8) Chrysopoeia
9) Ashen Womb
A droning tone fades in, opening up a slow dirge that eases us into the apocalyptic explosion of death that will follow for the next 40 minutes. Where guitars anxiously scale the fretboard & weave morose melodies while drums pound and smash with the force of the Chicxulub impactor. Interspersed between the infernal, seismic, blackened stampedes are droning psychedelia & ambient noise interludes, immersing us further into the ever-growing darkness. But there are also moments of overwhelming beauty, like on tracks "Nebulae" and the eponymous "Ashen Womb," where PHRENELITH indulge in the repetition of their sinister melodies, layering Serpentinian guitars atop each other, spinning a web of desolate harmonies around the listener.
With Ashen Womb, PHRENELITH gives us the foretold sound of the apocalypse, but whether it’s a warning or a celebration is yet undecided.
PHRENELITH is:
Simon Daniel - Vocals
David Mikkelsen - Guitars, Vocals
Jakob O - Bass
Andreas Nordgreen - Drums
www.darkdescentrecords.com
www.mesacounojo.com
https://www.facebook.com/phrenelith
"We are thrilled to announce that D.E.A.D have signed a 4-year licensing agreement with the mighty WormHoleDeath Records for our album "Of Vile And Hate," the band shared. "This partnership marks a significant milestone for us, and we are eager to unleash our brand of death metal upon the global metal community. We are confident that this collaboration with WormHoleDeath Records will amplify our music's impact and reach new heights. We look forward to sharing more details about the album's physical release and where to grab your copy. Together with WormHoleDeath Records, we will bring our unique brand of death metal to fans worldwide."
About
D.E.A.D and Of Vile and Hate
D.E.A.D is a brutal death metal duo born from the darkness of the 2020 Pandemic. Founded by Niels (Sweden) and Adam (Australia), two like-minded musicians united in their quest for sonic metal mayhem. Hailing from South Australia, D.E.A.D unleashes unrelenting, straight-up death metal, forged in the depths of isolation and fueled by a shared passion for extreme music. No frills, no compromise – just pure, unadulterated death metal fury.
"Of Vile and Hate" is their debut album and it represents the duo’s unrelenting passion and dedication to their craft, distilling the anger, frustration, and resilience of a world in turmoil into a sonic manifesto. With "Of Vile and Hate", D.E.A.D. unleashes a fierce and unapologetic sound that reflects the intensity of their artistic vision.
This album follows the last portion of one man’s life. A demonic metamorphosis takes place as he faces his end of days. It is a culmination of a life lived in torment. From a disease-ridden body decaying, to a magnificent resurrection in crimson shade. With death pacing his trail, nothing may stand in the way.
Written and recorded in Adelaide, Australia, with artwork and design made by Will Clement in Melbourne and mixed by the renowned Olof Berggren in Sweden, "Of Vile and Hate" represents the culmination of our artistic vision and dedication to crafting unrelenting death metal.
Fans can already get a taste of the impending storm with the lyric video for “Dead,” now live on YouTube. This first glimpse serves as a visceral preview of what Of Vile and Hate promises to deliver!
Tracklist
Before I Die
2. Morbid
3. Death Toll
4. The Manifest
5. Race To The Grave
6. Buried
7. Dead
8. The Spread
D.E.A.D - No Frills, No Compromise, Just Death Metal Fury.
https://linktr.ee/d.e.a.d
Label: Independent Release
Release Date: January 24th 2025
Genre: Blackened Death Metal
For fans of: Immolation | Lord Belial | Behemoth | Belphegor
It was five years ago that they walked out of the Arizona deserts, figures shimmering in the heat. In a moment they stood before us and cast the puzzle box of Pestilence Reborn at our feet. Then without word or discernible movement they were once again part of the mirage manipulated horizon. Thoughtless and careless, mesmerized by this unlooked for gift, we reached for the box, eager fingers caressing symbols and sigils that seemed to excrete sickness through our skin…and then the pain began, the nightmares of hook and claw and barbed wire embrace…an eternity of agony.
Now screams become silence…and they are here again, the desert sun at their backs. They offer us a glass of emerald liquid that seems to move within the clear walls that surround it. Bile Of The Gods. Without hesitation we take it. We drink, we swallow…we are undone.
In truth, Phoenix residents Deadspawn haven’t been silent since their Pestilence Reborn debut album appeared in 2020; there’s been a single, a split release with Swarm Of Serpents and a rough and raw live outing – Live At The Beast 2023. However what fans have really been waiting for is a second full length studio album…and now it is here. Bile Of The Gods is a staggering outpouring of blackened death metal, as hypnotic as it is devastating. From the triumphant announcement of their return that is opener ‘Unsleep’ to the many layered masterpiece of extremity and terror, ‘Bile Of The Gods’ itself, that concludes this stunning album, this is an utterly absorbing listening experience. Time stands still as you are swept through this array of secrets and dark wonders. Be it the arcane spellcraft and devastating power of ‘Eyes Of Savior’ or ‘Eminence Upon The Throne’, a collision of textures, melodies and wicked riffs that dance like spiders across your frozen face, Bile Of The Gods is an all encompassing kingdom of nightmares. Breathtakingly accomplished in its presentation, Bile Of The Gods is the work of musicians who are masters of their craft. There is an unearthly vitality that writhes through each individual performance and the resulting atmosphere is haunting. This is a triumph of the extreme music arts and a testament to the enduring potency and strength of Deadspawn!
The set of songs that Deadspawn crafted for Bile Of The Gods deserved to be presented in the best possible manner. With this in mind the band sought out the mixing and mastering skills of Phil Pluskota, who has worked with Dååth, Wormhole, Vulvodynia and many more, to make sure that the full impactful nature of every note, every commanding word could be appreciated. And to put the final seal of quality upon their infernal creation? There was only one artist to call upon for the cover image of Bile Of The Gods – Jon Zig (Deeds Of Flesh, Defeated Sanity, Gorgasm etc). His striking imagery perfectly complements the majestic sounds that lurk beneath it. Bile Of The Gods will be unleashed on January 24th and be assured, Deadspawn have delivered everything you could wish for in terms of epic, imaginative, decimating blackened death metal. Drink deep and dream!
Line-up:
Curt DuRocher - Guitar/Vocals
Ryan Frech - Drums
John Rueger - Bass/Backing Vocals
Ryan Roubison - Guitar/Backing Vocals
All music and lyrics by Curt DuRocher
https://www.facebook.com/DeadspawnOfficial/
Acclaimed atmospheric doom metal act CLOUDS is set to release their highly anticipated new album, "DESPRINS", on February 13th, 2025. The album will be available in an elegant 6-panel digipak CD format, to be released in collaboration with Loud Rage Music. Additionally, the band has announced plans for a future vinyl version of "Desprins", with more details to come soon.
Band Statement:
"We are happy to announce the collaboration with Loud Rage Music for "Desprins", our latest album in terms of CDs and vinyl. Adrian, the label's owner, is an old friend from decades ago. He and his label will also take care of our day-to-day shipping operations. As we are now a fully Romanian act, it only felt natural to have someone close with whom we can coordinate our business plans and help each other."
About "Desprins":
Format: 6-panel digipak CD, with a vinyl edition planned for the near future.
Themes: A deep exploration of detachment, loss, and catharsis, "Desprins" invites listeners into an emotional landscape unique to CLOUDS' signature style.
Sound: A seamless blend of atmospheric doom, melancholic undertones, and moments of transcendent heaviness.
Tracklist:
Disguise – 7:13
Life Becomes Lifeless – 7:55
Unanswered – 6:31
Forge Another Nightmare – 6:38
Chain Me – 6:13
The Fall of Hearts – 6:47
Will It Ever End – 5:55
Sorrowbound (Bonus Track) – 7:48
Chasing Ghosts (Bonus Track) – 7:21
Pre-Order Information:
Pre-orders for "Desprins" are available now through Loud Rage Music's official Bandcamp page https://loudragemusic.bandcamp.com/ as well as the band's Bandcamp page https://cloudsofficial.bandcamp.com/. Keep an eye on their respective social media channels for updates on the vinyl edition.
About CLOUDS:
Founded in 2013, CLOUDS has built a reputation as one of the most evocative names in atmospheric doom metal. The band’s discography is marked by their ability to channel profound emotion and deliver unforgettable live performances. Now a fully Romanian act, CLOUDS continues to innovate and inspire with their latest chapter, "Desprins".
https://linktr.ee/loudragemusic
https://linktr.ee/cloudsdoommetal
Formed in 2011, French quartet HEXECUTOR started with a foundation of raw-and-fierce evil old-school speed/thrash metal, as exemplified by their debut demo and Hangman of Roazhon EP from 2012 and 2014, respectively. Thereafter, they slowly-yet-firmly evolved in various directions when they released their Poison, Lust and Damnation debut album in 2016, which DYING VICTIMS released on vinyl a year later.
After proving themselves to be a very efficient live act, HEXECUTOR immersed themselves into Breton legends and history, intertwining their music with Breton lore for their second album, 2020’s Beyond Any Human Conception of Knowledge…. Along with being something of a modern classic – amazingly thorough in its conceptual background, boundlessly inventive in its execution – that album proved to be a turning point for the band: a concerted and confident elevation beyond the standard “blackthrash” tropes so prevalent in the modern underground.
As considerable as that accomplishment was, HEXECUTOR are eclipsing it with their third album, delving yet deeper into dark legends and impressive figures from Celtic-Breton lore. Titled …Where Spirit Withers in Its Flesh Constraint, LP#3 both sonically and elliptically continues where its momentous predecessor left off; not for nothing is the opening song the belated title track “Beyond Any Human Conception of Knowledge….” Ripping right out of the gates, HEXECUTOR continue their evolution unabated, adding once again to the richness of their music, and this time with songwriting from both their former and new lead guitarists. Their core is still thrash metal, but even just a cursory listen of …Where Spirit Withers in Its Flesh Constraint reveals that there’s few “thrash” records that will sound like this – this year, or the next, or the year after that. Seemingly effortlessly – or, at least, with some strange magick unique to them – HEXECUTOR lurk yonder into realms both black and more traditionally heavy metal, even venturing far afield into some progressives touches. And whereas Beyond Any Human Conception of Knowledge… carried a huge conceptual weight, the feeling across …Where Spirit Withers in Its Flesh Constraint is freer and almost airier, despite this still being DARK heavy metal at its core.
HEXECUTOR are HEXECUTOR, now more than ever: renewing the genre and trying to bring this opus as a new gem to the treasures of metal music …Where Spirit Withers in Its Flesh Constraint!
Line-up:
S. Chainsaw-Maeströr - Bass
Putrid Vön Rötten - Drums
Jey Deflagratör - Vocals, Guitars
Ricky Malevolent - Guitars
From Rennes, France
Artwork:
John Whiplash
Release date:
28st March202
Tracklist
:
1 Beyond Any Human Conception of Knowledge
2 Dogue Noir
3 Les Lavandières de la Nuit
4 Youdig - Perfides Frontières
5 Paol Goz
6 Kerdis Bras
7 Conomor le maudit
8 Marion Tromel
Release info:
Regular gatefold edition on black vinyl, with poster, sticker, postcard and download code.
Special gatefold edition on green vinyl, with poster, sticker, postcard download code and patch.
CD edition with sticker, obi
www.dyingvictims.com
https://dyingvictimsproductions.bandcamp.com/
NOMAD
SNAKEPIT PRODUCTIONS
proudly presents:
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.
Please note that all our releases are exclusively distributed in the U.S. by Nuclear War Now! Productions. We urge all our U.S. customers to contact NWN! directly to obtain our products (also regarding wholesales)!
Still available through Nomad Snakepit Productions:
MORBID ANGEL - "Live in New Jersey 1989" lim. LP
AMEN CORNER - "Jachol Ve Tehilá" lim. Double LP
AO - "kAOs" lim. Tape
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The track was premiered via Veil of Sound today: https://veilofsound.com/2025/01/19/Song_Premiere-Noctambulist-Gevoelsmens.html
"Gevoelsmens is a song about nostalgia and living in the past. It invokes the fear of being past one's prime while at the same time maintaining some hopeful optimism," explained the band.
"Gevoelsmens" will be available on all streaming services on 21
January 2025. Pre-save here https://share.amuse.io/track/noctambulist-gevoelsmens
The new album “Noctambulist II: De Droom” will be released on 7 February 2025 in CD, vinyl and digital formats via These Hands Melt. Recorded in Tilburg between February and April 2023 at Catacomben Studios, De Droom sees Noctambulist diving deeper into post-punk and shoegaze influences while retaining the fierceness of their debut record Elegiëen.
“Noctambulist II: De Droom” can be pre-ordered via These Hands Melt: https://lnk.to/noctambulist
What sets "De Droom" apart from the first record is that the writing was done with the entire band on board whereas full song ideas used to be presented by a few members. The songs this time around are just that, songs.
While "De Droom" is not a concept album most songs reflect on the beauty of a mediocre co-habitual existence while also struggling with the seemingly impossible dream of home ownership. The album cover features a bedroom of a derelict villa, reflecting the themes of hope, failure and heartbreak present on the album.
Noctambulist are an atmospheric post-black metal outfit from Tilburg, the Netherlands. Formed in 2015 between housemates J.D. Kaye, Sam C.A. and Mitchell Scheerder, they set out to create a hard-hitting, melancholic style of black metal that draws inspiration from other genres such as post-rock, shoegaze, new wave and post-punk.
Noctambulist stand for contrasts. Serotonin summits and strung-out canyons. The empty and the grandiose. The beautiful and the appalling.
After defining their sound and completing the lineup with guitarists Tristan Tabbers and Stef Heesakkers they released their full-length debut “Noctambulist I: Elegieën” via Northern Silence Productions. Their second album “Noctambulist II: De Droom” will be released through These Hands Melt in February 2025.
The band previously released the singles “Lichteter” and “Aderlater” in support of their upcoming album.
Noctambulist are
J.D. Kaye – Vocals & Guitar
Stef Heesakkers – Guitar
Tristan Tabbers – Guitar
Sam C.A. – Bass
Mitchell Scheerder - Drums
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https://www.facebook.com/Noctambulistband
On March 21st, avant-death metal trio IMPERIAL TRIUMPHANT will release their sixth full-length, "GOLDSTAR", via Century Media Records. Their most instant and evocative work to-date, "Goldstar" reins in their musical wanderlust with a newfound focus that the band has only hinted at with past works. Their latest single - LEXINGTON DELIRIUM (featuring the ominous spoken vocals of Tomas Haake) - is just one example of this heightened songwriting acumen, clocking in under 5 minutes, while retaining their trademark musical virtuosity in this homage to classic NYC architecture.
IMPERIAL TRIUMPHANT comments: "Ziggurats rise, skyscrapers weep, & the future is not birthed from the organic but from a cosmic, mechanical womb. It speaks of posterity lost in the congestion of New Culture, a place where Manhattan's towering ambition conceals impending delirium. The Throne of Bolts becomes both a seat of power and a looming specter, begging for salvation from the soulless surge of progress. We climbed the deco spire of the magnificent Chrysler building in order to bring you a magnanimous visual experience."
The new album "Goldstar", which will be released March 21st, is now available for pre-order in various formats.
Watch the video–filmed at the iconic Chrysler Building (a rare opportunity not given to many artists, especially the top floors!) and directed by Brendan McGowan–here:
https://youtu.be/v9cDvwwbj6A?si=GDOXci0-QkW-8hwM
The
year 2025 could not start better for blackened thrash metal: Swedish rising
force SARCATOR are releasing their third album SWARMING
ANGELS & FLIES , via Century Media Records. After announcing
the signing to the label last year back in July, the young band released three
striking, powerful, and raw singles that kept the anticipation for this record
high. Now, SWARMING ANGELS & FLIES is available in its full
length. Across eight, grotesque and utterly venomous tracks, the band have
deftly blended the wide-eyed extremity of their debut album with the
inspirational musicality of their second work “Alkahest”, while playing everything
with more intensity than ever before. It is a record that surely raises the bar
for face-flaying extreme metal. Both deliriously melodic and mercilessly brutal
- SWARMING ANGELS & FLIES is the most dangerously potent record
the Swedens have made to date.
The band shares about “The Deep Ends”:
“‘The Deep Ends’ stands as a strong representative of the traditional rock essence of our sound that we incorporated with our previous album (Alkahest 2022). It's all about the groove and rhythm in this one, hand in hand with epic-driven arrangements. Everything with our own blackened edge to it that has been the common ground for every SARCATOR song so far. With this one we wanted to push everything forward in combining traditional rock music with extreme metal vocals and expression and of course trying to make it sound organically together.”
Listen to the album on your favourite DSP: https://sarcator.lnk.to/SAAF-AlbumNe
The album is available for purchase here: https://sarcator.lnk.to/SwarmingAngelsandFliesNe
Label: Xtreem Music
Release Date: April 1st 2025
Genre: Death Metal
For fans of: Paganizer | Carnation | Obituary | Death
Line-up:
Engelbert - Drums
Vicente J Payá - Guitars
Ancor Ramírez - Lead Guitars
Andrew Espinosa - Vocals/Bass
Drums on Something Is Rotten In Humanty performed by Davide Billia
Keyboards on Something Is Rotten In Humanty performed by Alejandro Lobo
Welcome to the world we have created…hewn from the raw substance of our greed and perversion, our endless fascination with cruelty and consumption. Our morality has withered in the gluttonous glare of our lust and our conscience has bled out from the innumerable wounds we have inflicted upon it. We exist in a kingdom of death, of jagged monuments to selfish egotism and raging waters of desensitization. The sentinels of wickedness scour this wasteland for any trace of empathy, any remnants of mercy, compassion and decency…but they are all long, long dead. Truly, something is rotten within the withered shell of humanity.
Something Is Rotten In Humanity is the new album from the legendary pioneers of Spanish death metal, Unbounded Terror! Featuring nine new tracks of dark, primal power this album is a magnificent testament to Unbounded Terror’s enduring potency and unique take upon the dark arts of death. The standards are set right from the opening chords of first track, ‘Fear Of Dying’, which attacks with a nasty, snarling immediacy. All the key elements of the Unbounded Terror sound are here; the irresistible riffs, the juddering rhythms, the vocals that sound like undead invective, spewed from the mouth of a reanimated corpse and the guitar leads, full of otherworldly melody, that twist and ascend, dive and cascade in captivating fashion. If all that sounds like great, but standard fare, then think again…there is something about Unbounded Terror that sets them apart; something in their chord progressions, their note choices, their song structures and fetid atmosphere that gives them a special aura like no other. Songs like ‘Demons In Your Mind’ and first single ‘Reviving’ are propelled forward on old school death metal riffing and adorned in superb solos, but what makes them special is that indefinable ancient magic that belongs to Unbounded Terror and to them alone. Death metal fans need to hear the crushing, unstoppable war machine that is ‘Divine Virtue’ and the thunderous headbanging riffing of ‘The Disappointment’. Unbounded Terror have delivered the album of their career and surely one of the death metal albums of 2025!
Produced and recorded by the band’s own Vicente J Payá (Golgotha, Sons Of Cult etc) and mixed and mastered by Davide Billia (Avulsed, Holycide, Posthuman Abomination etc), Something Rotten In Humanity sounds absolutely devastating – exactly how grim, rotten death metal should sound – and its ghastly demeanour is completed by the artwork of Juan Castellano (Furnace, Vomitory, Ribspreader etc) which captures its grim spirit perfectly. The album will be released by Xtreem Music on CD (featuring a bonus track), 12"LP, cassette and digital formats on April 1st and the name of Unbounded Terror will once more ring through the shadow shrouded vaults of the dead.
https://www.xtreemmusic.com/
https://www.facebook.com/UnboundedTerror
CTHULUMINATI – “TENTACULA”
Format: Digital CD / Physical CD
Label: Independent Release
For fans of : Dodheimsgard, Oranssi Pazuzu, Schammasch and the like….
Tracklist:
01 Cthrl
02 Squid Pro Quo
03 Abysmal Quatrain
04 Transformation
05 The Illusion of Control
06 Mantra
Long before the name Cthuluminati cast its shadow over the Dutch metal scene, the story began with Marquis. This solo project, initiated in 2005 by ambitious musician and visionary Devi Hisgen, gave rise to a torrent of atmospheric and experimental black metal. With a relentless creative drive, Devi quickly built a loyal following, earning critical acclaim for his work. However, side projects and live collaborations with other bands led to a temporary pause for Marquis.
Still, the desire to bring his music to the stage never faded. Determined to revive his solo work in a live setting, Devi began searching for like-minded musicians who could bring his vision to life. After a period of trial and error, the lineup took shape with Rami Wohl on guitar and Stefan Strausz on bass. Together, they started playing shows and creating new material. The input from his bandmates added a fresh dynamic to the music, gradually steering it into new, uncharted territory.
When their drummer left due to personal reasons, the band faced a pivotal moment. By then, the music had evolved into an eclectic fusion of styles that transcended the roots of Marquis. Embracing this new direction, the group decided to start anew, rebranding themselves as Cthuluminati. The name signified not only a fresh beginning but also a commitment to boundless creativity, untethered by genre or expectation.
Armed with new material but lacking a permanent drummer, the band invited Rick Lieffering, drummer of black-folk metal band Fenris, to join them in the studio. Rick recorded the entirety of Reliqideus—their ambitious debut album—and also played drums for several live shows. Around the same time, Cthuluminati released their first single, "El Lizard Birth" (2016), a track written during the Marquis era. The song served as a harbinger of their transformation: a journey from atmospheric black ’n roll to the eclectic, psychedelic, and avant-garde metal that defines Cthuluminati today.
The search for a permanent drummer, however, continued. After an extensive search, the band found their perfect match in Seth van de Loo, the former drummer of Dutch death metal band Severe Torture. Seth, seeking a new creative direction, was immediately captivated by Cthuluminati’s demos. His arrival marked a turning point, as the band entered a new phase of both musical and personal synergy. By the time Reliqideus was officially released in 2019, Seth had joined the lineup, solidifying Cthuluminati as a cohesive and formidable force. The album’s blend of diverse influences created a unique and cohesive sound, earning glowing reviews from online metal outlets and enthusiastic responses from live audiences.
Complete once more, the four-headed entity of Cthuluminati was more determined than ever. They played numerous shows, including opening slots for Carach Angren and Rotting Christ, and set their sights on recording a follow-up album. Their second album, Tentacula, is set for release in March 2025 and promises to dive even deeper into their signature mix of psychedelic, avant-garde, and progressive metal. The result is a soundscape where the boundaries between black metal, sludge, and experimental elements dissolve into a hypnotic realm.
Cthuluminati’s mission remains clear: to create music without limits—a space where the absurd meets the sublime, and innovation reigns supreme.
Genre : Doom/Black/Gothic Metal
This marks their heaviest offering yet, featuring the powerful debut of their new vocalist, Liz Ziegler. Drawing inspiration from the fractured world around us, the band fuses doom, black, and gothic metal with ethereal clean vocals and intense harshness. With its diverse soundscapes, "Extinction" offers a captivating experience that every metal fan will appreciate!
The album is set
to drop on January 31, 2025.
Tracklist
1. Akerra
2. Vain
3. Gods of Old
4. False Reality
5. Extinction Featuring Melissa Ferlaak
6. Sentinels
7. Shift
8. Corporatocracy
9. Akelarre
Hailing from the vibrant metal scene of Minneapolis, MN (USA), Plague of Stars has captivated audiences and critics alike with their unparalleled blend of darkness, energy, and raw musical prowess.
Led by the haunting vocals of Liz Ziegler, this band of musical veterans, including Will Maravelas, Aaron Lanik, Frodo Caulfield, and Neal Pruett, defies categorization with their apocalyptic, female-fronted, genre-defying sound.
Since their inception in 2012, Plague of Stars has been on a relentless quest to push the boundaries of metal. From shattering riffs to ethereal melodies, they traverse uncharted territories, blending elements of doom, black, and gothic metal into a potent brew that leaves listeners spellbound.
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“I never thought DARK FORTRESS would have a live album,” says V. Santura (guitars). “The technical situation–we had multi-track recordings of two shows [Rotterdam and Bochum]–allowed for ANTHEMS FROM BEYOND THE GRAVE to happen. I didn’t even listen to the recordings for months after the tour. When I finally did, I thought, ‘Holy shit!’ We sounded incredible, and I'm hardly ever happy with our shows. All of our hard work had finally fallen into place on that tour. When Century Media heard it, they said,
‘We’re gotta release it – it’s too good not to’!
If this is our end and it definitely is, then it’s a fitting end to DARK FORTRESS.”
Enjoy DARK FORTRESS’ final transmission by checking out “The Silver Gate (Live in 2023)”: https://youtu.be/VZ2-eIbYm4c
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Label: Rottweiler Records
Release Date: January 18th 2025
Rottweiler Records have proudly announced a new addition to their ever growing roster of diverse extreme metal. Southern California based modern thrash force, Death Protocol are the latest addition to the Rottweiler ranks and they are aiming to release their first album, Demonic Onslaught, this summer. However, before they set to work with producer Adam Castro of Classic Disaster on that neck-breaking enterprise, the band, formed by vocalist/lyricist David Priest and guitarist David Estrada, will be unleashing a new single - 'Times Change Truth Does Not'. Armed with massive crunching riffs, ironclad power, killer choruses, infectious hooks and some superb lead guitar work from recent recruit Nicholas Pelamati, 'Times Change Truth Does Not' is an absolute wrecking ball of thrash metal domination!
The song will be aired first, exclusively, on The Metal Priest Show on The Metal Onslaught radio show this Saturday, January 18th from 9PM PST and then go live on the Death Protocol bandcamp page.
Embrace the full force of 'Times Change Truth Does Not' and be ready for the Demonic Onslaught this summer!
Current Line up:
David Priest - Vocals
David Estrada - Guitars
Nicholas Pelamati - Lead Guitars
https://www.rottweilerrecords.com/
https://www.facebook.com/DeathProtocol
Long-running and critically acclaimed melodic/progressive death metal project, DESSIDERIUM, enters a new chapter with their forthcoming release for Willowtip Records, its first for the label. New album Keys to the Palace will be released on CD, double-vinyl gatefold LP, and digital formats on March 17.
The album's first single, "DOVER HENDRIX," is streaming now at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nHaHZN1NHkU. The song is also available on all the usual digital platforms, including Bandcamp, Spotify, Apple Music, and Deezer.
Sole member and founder, Alex Haddad, shared his thoughts about Keys to the Palace: "This album was ten plus years in the making. A lot of the material here actually precedes that of the two previous releases. Completing this record means giving closure to this era of Dessiderium that has spanned across my twenties, and I see it as a well suited final chapter to this period. The two previous albums, Shadow Burn and Aria, provided no happy ending. They were both about defeat in their own way. Keys to the Palace reaches for triumph. This is an album about time travel that explores the polarity between past and future, innocence and disillusion, faith and despair, and adolescence and adulthood."
Pre-order:
https://bit.ly/keys-willowtip
https://bit.ly/keys-bandcamp
Track Listing:
1. In The Midst Of May
2. Dover Hendrix
3. Pollen For The Bees
4. A Dream That Wants Me Dead
5. Magenta
6. Keys To The Palace
Credits:
All music and words written by Alex Haddad.
Produced by Alex Haddad.
Guitars, bass, vocals, keyboard, and orchestrations/synthesizers by Alex Haddad.
Drum programming by Brody Smith.
Piano solos on "Dover Hendrix" and "Pollen For The Bees" performed by Thomas Leroy Meier.
Mixed and mastered by Mendel Bij De Leij.
Artwork by Adam Burke (Nightjar Illustration).
https://www.willowtip.com/home.aspx
https://www.facebook.com/p/Dessiderium-100063280476262/
In "Emptiness," the band takes a brutal yet introspective dive into the emotional void, tackling themes of isolation, despair, and the deep human longing for connection. With a raw and aggressive sound that pushes the limits of thrash and death metal, the track exposes the psychological burden of searching for meaning when faced with life's stark emptiness.
The band stated: "Hollowness welcomed inside. This emptiness swallowed by. Fulfilling that emptiness. To find myself in you...This is the solution. This is the Way Out. Emptiness is the second video from our album, which will be released on April 17th. A song about emptiness, being lost, giving up, and finding a way out."
The music video for "Emptiness" was filmed and edited by András Székely, while the album Where Death Hunts was recorded, mixed, and mastered by István Simon at No Silence Studio in Hungary.
Stay tuned for more updates from ATROX TRAUMA as they continue to dominate the metal scene with their unrelenting sound.
Atrox Trauma was founded in 2008 in Hungary. Their goal, according to the music genre, was clear from the beginning: thrash metal with death metal influences. The band recorded 2 EPs during its earlier years besides performing on live gigs. The band's strength increased in 2019, and they have been spinning at an unstoppable speed since then. It gave a series of concerts in its motherland and countries in the neighborhood. The band creates a huge listener experience with its tight, intense, fast, and face-tearing music.
In 2022 they released their first LP called 'On The Line Of Nothing And Something' by the Italian label WormHoleDeath.The listener can experience everything from intense immersion to melodic thrash metal. Four music videos provide visual support for the fan-approachable experience.
By the end of 2024, they took the stage in many countries, performing in tours and festivals, and recorded their second LP ”Where Death Hunts”.
Line up:
Imre Török – Vocal, guitar
András Székely – Lead guitar
Gyula Tábori – Bass guitar
Gergely Győri - Drums
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www.facebook.com/atroxtraumaband
Stream it now at: https://openkasket.bandcamp.com/track/internal-threat-feat-terminal-nation
A crushing slab of death metal, Trials of Failure, Open Kasket's debut full-length album, will be released February 7 on digital and cassette formats via Barbaric Brutality Records.
Pre-order: https://openkasket.bandcamp.com/album/trials-of-failure
Thematically, Trials of Failure revolves around self deprecation and full criticism of one's self. Sonically, the album is a demolition demonstration of caustic riffing and relentless pummeling. Add guest vocal spots on "Internal Threat" (Stan Liszewski of Terminal Nation), "Chain Whip" (Bryson Sherick of Backbiter), and "Chemical Death" (Jackson Edwards of Zashed), and the package is complete. Subtly is anathema. Force is paramount.
Track Listing:
1. Ersatz (Sine Die)
2. No Value
3. Internal Threat (feat. Terminal Nation)
4. Bruised Sprainstein
5. Should
6. Putrid Existence
7. Defective
8. Chain Whip (feat. Backbiter)
9. Chemical Death (feat. Zashed)
10. Ripped Up
Credits:
Drums engineered at Wolfman Studios.
Mixed/Mastered/Reamped by Conor Haines at Corruption Studios.
Line-Up:
Fox Stillman - Vocals
Jacob Stillman - Guitar
Ethan Graham - Guitar
Jake Rasch - Bass/Vocals
Ryan Thibault - Drums
Bio:
Open Kasket is a Beatdown Death Metal band straight from Little Rock, AR. Formed in 2022, the band’s sound revolves around slamming riffs, groovy drums, and monstrous bass. These components together create the all out violent sound that the band delivers.
https://www.youtube.com/@openkasket6235
https://www.facebook.com/openkaskethc
GRAVESLAVE, a ferocious entity in
the Midwest metal scene since their formation in 2014, has built a reputation
for their relentless speed, intricate songwriting, and visually striking music
videos. Their powerful performances have captivated audiences from their early
days, with a catalog that continues to evolve. Notable for their intense live
shows, they’ve shared the stage with top-tier acts such as Origin, Rings of
Saturn, Abigail Williams, and Unearth, and embarked on successful tours across
the U.S. and Europe. Their 2018 EU tour with Origin and Rings of Saturn helped
cement their reputation in the global metal scene, and their 2021 album *No
Center* was met with critical acclaim, earning praise for its bold, complex
approach.
The band’s sound blends blackened, progressive death metal with technical precision, a fusion that’s gained recognition in outlets like *No Clean Singing*, *Decibel Magazine*, and *New Noise Magazine*. In 2024, Graveslave released the first of two companion EPs, *RELINQUISH, LIFE*, accompanied by the intense single "STRETCHED UNTIL WE BLEED," which was lauded for its chaotic energy and remarkable technical execution. With each release, Graveslave continues to refine and expand their signature sound, pushing boundaries while staying true to their aggressive roots.
Video Link to GraveSlave - Cling to Dust : https://youtu.be/xwV91Vzbq8s
https://sites.google.com/view/graveslave-epk2024
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The third single is Rihanna cover 'Unfaithful' and this track also features Karisma on vocals.
Watch Unfaithful video: https://youtu.be/gdX5VsLCrVM
Vocalist Paavo Laapotti comments:
”I've always loved making cover songs and especially when you do a metal cover of a pop song. I heard this song when I was younger and the melody got stuck in my head. This song is very suitable as a melodeath cover and I got the vision for it pretty quickly. We also got a very talented singer Sonja Lindberg to do a feature for this track. I met her while filming The Voice Of Finland program. She did an excellent job and I really like her unique sound a lot.”
Listen to 'Unfaithful'' on streaming services: https://push.fm/fl/defiled-serenity-unfaithful
Track list:
1. Alkutaival (feat. Juha Tapio)
2. Voices from the Void
3. Exiled to Infinity
4. Death
5. Mortal
6. Within the Slumber of the Mind
7. Through the Chaos
8. Your Worst Enemy
9. Tears of Black
10. Unfaithful (Rihanna cover) (feat. Karisma)
• Recorded & mixed by Lauri Seppälä
• Mastered by Juho Räihä / SoundSpiral Audio
Album cover by Nikos Stavridakis / VisionBlack
Biography:
Defiled Serenity is a melodic death metal band from Loimaa, Finland. It was founded by the vocalist and Before The Dawn frontman Paavo Laapotti in 2021. The band’s music is for the fans of old In Flames, Amorphis, Amon Amarth, Dark Tranquillity etc. Their sound relies heavily on the 90's melodeath sound, but with modern twists. The songs are filled with low growls, chunky guitars, beautiful melodies and tight rhythm sections.
They released their first stand-alone single ”Voices from the Void” in 2022 and it has reached over 25,000 streams on Spotify alone. Since then, the band has been writing new material and now it's time to unleash their long-awaited debut album!
Listen to the first single 'Your Worst Enemy' on streaming : https://push.fm/fl/defiled-serenity-your-worst-enemy
Listen to the second single 'Exiled to Infinity'' on streaming services: https://push.fm/fl/defiled-serenity-exiled
Line-up:
Paavo Laapotti - Vocals
Jarkko Mäkelä - Lead guitar
Lauri Seppälä - Rhythm Guitar
Mikko Sormunen - Bass
Arttu Airo - Drums
https://www.facebook.com/defiledserenity
Label: Ardua Music
Release Date: February 7th 2025
Genre: Melodic Doom/Death Metal
For fans of: Paradise Lost | My Dying Bride | Shape Of Despair | Officium Triste
He stands upon the shore of a turbulent winter sea, snow drifting about his feet upon the dull, wet sand. A chill wind blows in across the colourless waves that reflect the colourless sky above, cutting through his thin shirt and carelessly unbuttoned coat that hangs uselessly from one shoulder. It bites at his skin with teeth like needles of ice, but he has no sense of feeling within or without. His empty eyes stare at the storm-tossed waters and he wonders if there is comfort to be found there, in the deep, dark places, hidden from the sun. A peace without end…
After years lost in the silence, far from sight though never far from memory, Inborn Suffering have returned. The kings of Parisian melodic, majestic doom death have emerged from the dust and shadows with a gargantuan new album of heart rending emotion…and while some unexpected returns bring with them only tarnished dreams and faded treasure, Pale Grey Monochrome adorns the Inborn Suffering legacy in sombre gravitas and shades of dusk and gold. As the foreboding ‘Wounding’ falls desolate into the arms of ‘From Lowering Tides’ sadness imbues every lamenting note. As an unkind world bows the shoulders beneath the weight of tragedy, this song swallows you into its darkness, sharing its bitter tears and shattered dreams. ‘Pale Grey Monochrome’ follows with a richly textured guitar riff, before the incredible heft of the first drum beat drives the air from your lungs, like a moment of terrible realisation. Exquisitely paced this wonderful title track leads you on, across vast wastes to the incomparable ‘Tales From An Empty Shell’ – searingly beautiful, this is an absolute masterclass in the melancholy arts of doom. Loss, despair, fear and hope all embrace the listener as they travel on to the sublime fragility and sweeping magnificence of album closer, ‘Drawing Circles’…and there could be no better way to end this incredible work of emotive metal. Pale Grey Monochrome is more than a triumphant return, it is an album that will take you beneath its wings, leaving you breathless and stunned.
Now with the backing of Ardua Music, home to many of the greatest doom death bands around, Inborn Suffering will unveil the sorrow filled tour de force of Pale Grey Monochrome on February 7th. Mixed and mastered with the deftest of touches by Déhà of Opus Magnum Studio (Abduction, Deadspace, Wolvennest etc) and adorned in the powerful artwork of Franck Besançon (Maveth, Solemn Lament, Silent Hill: Townfall etc), Pale Grey Monochrome has been carefully curated by Inborn Suffering and the results are remarkable. In February Ardua music will also reissue Inborn Suffering's two revered early albums, Wordless Hope and Regression To Nothingness – the year ahead looks bleak indeed…
Line-up:
Laurent Chaulet - Vocals/Guitars
Emmanuel Ribeiro - Bass
Stéphane Peudupin - Guitar
Thomas Rugolino - Drums
https://www.arduamusic.com
https://www.facebook.com/inbornsufferingdoom/
Death-thrash
metal rising force FINAL SIEGE is thrilled to unveil the lyric
video for their ferocious single "PRIMORDIAL COMBAT". Taken
from the band's album NUCLEAR DOOM STATE (out via
Wormholedeath), this track delivers a visceral gut punch of raw power,
primal energy, and unrelenting aggression.
"Primordial Combat" is a brutal, aggressive track that channels raw and primal emotions. It captures the savage spirit of ancient survival while rebelling against modern systems of control. Prepare for an intense dive into the dark side of human instinct.
Formed in 2018, Final Siege began as a spark of creative energy when Gil Vives, Randy Reiser, and Amir Jairazbhoy shared their musical vision over beers in New York City. Following the release of their debut album March to Your Grave in 2021 and lineup evolutions, the band forged their current powerhouse roster in 2023:
Gil Anthony Vives – Lead Vocals/Guitar
Rob Maldonado – Guitar
George Garcia – Bass
Ameer "The Beheader" Aljallad – Drums
Known for their unflinching themes of rebellion, war, and the toll of modern chaos, Final Siege has shared stages with legends like Suffocation, Atheist, and Warbringer, proving their place in the metal arena.
This full-length album is a sonic apocalypse, blending Death, Thrash, and Groove metal to create a relentless, headbanging experience. Primordial Combat is just one example of the rage-fueled energy fans can expect from the record.
Stream Nuclear Doom State album here: https://orcd.co/nucleardoomstate
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PATHOGENIC vocalist Jake Burns comments on the song:
“Lyrically, 'Crowned in Corpses' forces an acknowledgment of the bloodlust and brutality that drive wars of conquest. The opening command to “spill the blood of your enemies” is presented without justification, setting the tone for a song that makes no attempt to explain or rationalize the violence it depicts. This deliberate absence underscores the role of media and political narratives in making such conflicts more palatable. Wars of conquest spread unimaginable misery, and no matter the pretext, the conqueror wears a crown paid for with the blood and suffering of others."
The premiere for "Crowned in Corpses" comes via Decibel Magazine. Stream the video now at https://www.decibelmagazine.com/2025/01/16/video-premiere-pathogenic-crowned-in-corpses/
Skepsis Recordings will release Crowned in Corpses on February 7, 2025. Pre-order the album now at www.skepsisrecordings.com.
In support of the album, PATHOGENIC will hit the road with technical metal band Leylines (members of Through the Eyes of the Dead and ex-The Contortionist). The tour kicks off March 1 in Nashville. Dates are as follows.
3/1 - DRKMTTR - Nashville, TN
3/2 - Culture Shock - Atlanta, GA
3/3 - The Milestone - Charlotte, NC
3/4 - Chapel of Bones - Raleigh, NC
3/5 - The Metro - Baltimore, MD
3/6 - The Nail - Ardmore, PA
3/7 - The Woodshop - Brooklyn, NY
3/8 - The Middle East, Upstairs - Boston, MA
Crowned
in Corpses marks the band's first full-length release in over half a
decade, promising a bold evolution of their signature brand of progressive tech
death, while retaining the intensity that has defined the band for years.
The album was produced by Raymond Marte (Moon Tooth), Anthony Lopardo (Loss Becomes), and ourselves. Raymond Marte mixed and mastered the record. Crowned in Corpses music video was shot by Nick Court of Killing It Entertainment.
Out of Boston’s depths emerges PATHOGENIC, a force unshackled from hiatus and reborn with Crowned in Corpses. Over 42 punishing minutes, this progressive death metal quintet weaves together labyrinthine riffs, relentless rhythms, and chilling visions of a decaying world.
In 2022, the band’s resurgence was ignited when original vocalist Jake Burns and new drummer Tyler Montaquila joined forces with guitarists Chris Gardino, Justin Licht, and bassist Dan Leahy. Together, they’ve forged a sound that is ferocious, intricate, and unapologetically heavy — delivering metal that demands to be heard.
PATHOGENIC has shared stages with legends like Suffocation, Revocation, and The Faceless, and has annihilated crowds at the New England Metal and Hardcore Festival and RPM Fest. Known for their high-octane live performances, the band’s energy and command leave audiences with no choice but to headbang furiously.
Set to release on February 7, 2025, through Skepsis Recordings, Crowned in Corpses is a ferocious musical declaration: eight tracks of devastating power and haunting warnings of the darkness that lies ahead.
PATHOGENIC is:
Jake Burns - vocals
Chris Gardino - guitars
Justin Licht - guitars
Dan Leahy - bass
Tyler Montaquila - drums
https://www.facebook.com/pathogenicmetal
Label: Xtreem Music
Release Date: February 18th 2025
Genre: Death Metal
For fans of: Deicide | Nile | Behemoth | Hate Eternal
They dance upon their strings, limbs convulsing as I drum my fingers upon the charred arms of my throne. My words of poisoned honey slip into their ears, caressing their hearts with promises of wealth, fame and adoration…and there is no price they will not pay, no one they will not offer up upon my altar. I have conquered them with whispers and they have laid the bones of their loved ones at my feet. They have lit the fires of their immolation and scream for acceptance and recognition even as they burn. What a race of empty vessels, vacuous fools all ripe for the harvest...
Infamous Belgian death metal force, Fractured Insanity, celebrated their 20th anniversary of musical devastation this year - and marked that milestone by completing work on their incredible fifth album, Age Of Manipulation. This act of sonic warfare is a stunning display of brutality and creativity, an accomplished collection that clearly demonstrates all the experience that Fractured Insanity have accumulated over the last two decades. Beginning with the slow burn build and then explosive attack of ‘Exaltation Of A Fallen Glory’, with its headbanging death march of a chorus, Age Of Manipulation then proceeds to transmute into ever more powerful and formidable forms. ‘Divide And Conquer’ possesses a teeth-grinding intensity that threatens to peel the skin from your face with its remorseless velocity and neck-breaking gear changes, ‘The Hangman’s Chair’ is steeped in horror and propelled by some breathtaking drumming, while the album’s title track crushes you beneath the sheer weight of the guitars, like a monstrous behemoth striding through the broken bodies of the fallen. This album is shrouded in sinister atmosphere and wickedly inventive, with bewildering moments and shocking twists, yet it remains deeply rooted in the cold soil of classic death metal. There is no weak moment, no let up in the sheer obliterating magnificence as the highlights just keep coming – from the nightmarish splendour of ‘Slumber In The Deep’ with its gargantuan vocal performance and towering riffs, to the devastating masterstroke of soul-crushing death metal that is album climax, ‘We All Die In The End’.
Mixed and mastered at the renowned Hertz Studio in Poland, to whom the likes of Hour Of Penance, Vomit The Soul and Vader have also entrusted their albums, Age Of Manipulation sounds sharp and vicious, with a clarity that highlights the fantastic individual performances on display and the metallic muscle to knock you back in your seat. With a new deal signed with Xtreem Music, the label that released Fractured Insanity’s classic ‘Mass Awakeless’ and ‘Manmade Hell’ albums, Age Of Manipulation will be unleashed on February 18th on CD and digital formats. Prepare to fall to your broken knees before the might of death metal supremacy!
Line-up:
Stefan Van Bael - Vocals/Bass
Jeroen Buysse - Guitar
Dieter Daems - Guitar
Ignace “Hammerman” Verstraete - Drums
https://www.xtreemmusic.com/
https://www.facebook.com/FracturedInsanityOfficial
You probably won't see a lot of labels starting the year off with one of their most inaccessible releases, but that's how we roll. The debut album of Hierarchies, from members of Acausal Intrusion and Dwelling Below, will make your head spin. It's 'ultra dissonant' death metal as Angry Metal Guy writer put it in his review. And it's really good too if you're into this kind of thing. Now that it's streaming in full, it's time for you all to get a free lobotomy session.
HIERARCHIES - “SELF-TITLED”
For
fans of
- Acausal Intrusion, Dwelling Below, Pyrrhon, Evilyn, Chaos Motion, Wormed, Plague
Rider
Line up
Nicholas Turner (Dwelling Below, Acausal Intrusion) - Guitar
Anthony Wheeler (Dwelling Below, Hollowed Idols) - Bass
Jared Moran (Dwelling Below, Acausal Intrusion) - Drums and vocals
Mixed by Nick Turner at Malevolent Sound Studios
Mastered by Will Killingsworth at Dead Air Studios
Artwork by Belial NecroArts
Members of Acausal Intrusion and Dwelling Below conspire amongst themselves to create dissonant/technical death metal that pushes the limits of reality. With music being this intricate, strangely intuitive and visceral, it blurs the point where the magnification of their music ends and the imagination takes over. It's a dark, murky, nightmarish dive into a realm where trajectories from multiple dimensions manifest to intersect and overlap before dissipating, taking different temporal forms. Nothing is permanent in their world; the tunes change every few seconds and so does everything around them - the implications are in real-time and catastrophically mind-melting. It's a downward spiral of your consciousness where the out-of-control thoughts overwhelm and overpower, and take you on a one-way trip to incessant hallucinations and inevitable madness. Innumerable riffs are piled on top of one another first frantically, then slowly to allow for them to be properly seared into memory so that they can haunt you in turns for the rest of your life. Hierarchies have, on only their debut, created a truly frightening album not merely outwardly but one that is also psychologically scarring for the listener, and endlessly fascinating all the same.
Track listing
1. Entity
2. Consecrate Phenomenon
3. Dimension
4. Twilight Tradition
5. Abstract
6. Complexity Parallels
7. Subtraction
8. Vultures
Release date - January 17th, 2024
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Thank you very much! Kunal Choksi Label owner Transcending Obscurity Mumbai, India
US vomit grinders MEPHITIC CORPSE are set to unleash their debut full-length album, SICKNESS ATTRACTS SICKNESS. The album offers 11 tracks of violently brutal grindcore not for the weak of heart!
Sickness Attracts Sickness will be out on Saturday, February 1 on digital and physical formats. Extremely Rotten Productions will release the album to European audiences with Headsplit Records (vinyl, CD and cassette) and 625 Thrashcore (vinyl and CD) releasing the album in the US.
Track
listing:
1) Obsessive Compulsive Dismemberment
2) Blistering Red Corpse Under Max Thermostat
3) Grisly Vomit on Self
4) Screwgun my Spleen
5) Intrusive Thoughts Lead to Impatient Butchering
6) Heart in Tinfoil
7) Teething on Clots
8) Painless
9) Rectal Bugs
10) Digested from Both Ends
11) Gutpuked Maggot Treatment
The band is set to hit the road next month alongside extreme death metal outfit UNDERGANG as part of the North American Regurgitation tour. Dates are as follows:
2/7 - Austin, TX @ Valhalla
2/8 - Dallas, TX @ Double Wide
2/9 - Tulsa, OK @ Whittier Bar
2/10 - St Louis, MO @ The Sinkhole
2/11 - Milwaukee, WI @ X-Ray Arcade
2/12 - Detroit, MI @ Sanctuary
2/13 - Toronto, ON @ Garrison
2/14 - Ottawa, ON @ Dominion Tavern
2/15 - Montreal, QC @ Piranha Bar
MEPHITIC CORPSE is from San Luis Obispo, California, and have played brutal grindcore since 2018. The band's demo tape Immense Thickening Vomit was released by Extremely Rotten Productions (Europe) and Headsplit Records (USA) and was spread worldwide with several pressings from both labels. A CD version was also released by Terrible Mutilation Records (Australia).
MEPHITIC CORPSE plays a fast and thick style of death metal that draws on the early roots of grind and brutal death metal bands, such as IMMORTAL FATE, GUTTED PULP and Mexican DISGORGE. They have played across the US, Canada and several shows in Europe, amongst them both editions of the Unearthed Morbidity Festival in Copenhagen and will be playing Maryland Death Fest and two US tours in early 2025 in support of Sickness Attracts Sickness. to be released by Extremely Rotten Productions, Headsplit Records and 625 Thrash in early February 2025.
Sickness Attracts Sickness was recorded and mixed by Ethan Camp at Ethan’s Work between August and September 2023 and mastered by Dan Lowndes and Sound Resonance Studio.
Guest vocals on “Heart in Tinfoil” by David Mikkelsen (UNDERGANG / SEQUESTRUM).
Album cover art by the band’s own Matt Rose.
Stream MEPHITIC CORPSE on Spotify and Apple Music.
MEPHITIC CORPSE are:
Eric - Drums
Matt – Guitar / puke
Michael – Bass
Parker – Gag reflux
www.extremelyrottenprod.com
www.625thrash.com
https://mephiticcorpse.bandcamp.com/album/immense-thickening-vomit
Rising
Italian Death Metal act DARK REFLECTION just released
their debut EP "UNDER THE SIGN OF VLAD ȚEPEȘ" through Pest
Records! The EP delves deep into the historical legacy of Vlad the
Impaler, focusing on his military campaigns against the Ottoman Empire and his
fight for the independence of Wallachia."Under the Sign of Vlad
Țepeș" is available for streaming and order here: https://pestrecords.bandcamp.com/album/dark-reflection-under-the-sign-of-vlad-epe
What to expect from the EP:
Conceptual Themes: Each track narrates key moments in Vlad the Impaler’s struggles against Ottoman forces, blending historical depth with a hauntingly aggressive musical approach.
Atmospheric Composition: The EP fuses relentless old-school Death Metal riffs, haunting melodies, piercing solos, and martial elements to evoke the horrors and triumphs of medieval warfare.
Dynamic Performance: From ferocious blast beats to somber interludes, "Under the Sign of Vlad Țepeș" showcases Dark Reflection’s versatility and dedication to storytelling through metal.
https://pestrecords.bandcamp.com
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Label: Independent Release
Release Date: January 24th 2025
Genre: Atmospheric Black Metal/Post Black Metal
For fans of: Unrequited | Sylvaine | Ghost Bath | Deafheaven
Line-up: David Lovejoy – All Music and Vocals
I have left the pain behind me. I am free and unburdened, spinning and turning, racing through the currents of memory with a lightness of being I could never have imagined when the shadows of loss encircled me, pouring like a flood of desolation into my desperate lungs. The tides of black still swell and subside beneath me, but I can see the deep fissures and fractures in its surface, rich with colours and shades of illumination that my tortured gaze could never see before; before I laid down my arms and stepped into the cold blades of insubstantial knives, until I ceased to fight and embraced the darkness, finding victory in my defeat.
Corroding Soul is the solo atmospheric black metal project of multi-instrumentalist David Lovejoy, yet that simple description does not prepare the listener for everything that Corroding Soul the album has to offer. Building on the success of EPs Hopeless and Nothing, Corroding Soul sees Lovejoy diving deeper and soaring higher as he explores the farthest shores of black metal’s kingdom, bringing a wonderful multitude of emotions, a breathtaking palette of hues and colours to its monochrome world, breaking through the ice with blinding rays of warm sunlight. Corroding Soul is made up of four movements, four intrinsically linked soundscapes that create a veritable symphony of sound and imagination; each multifaceted gem forming part of a greater whole. Opening track, ‘Shadow’ begins in beautifully tranquil fashion, before the listener is cast into a vast, evocative dream where blast beats and emotive lead guitars enfold the harsh, impassioned vocals. There is a sense of flying high above a past of trauma, looking back on life’s pain and sorrow from a new perspective as the music shifts moods and tempos as smoothly as silk. Lead single, ‘Tempest’, sends the soul soaring, its towering splendour juxtaposed with delicate intimacy. Together with ‘Bound’ it forms the heart of Corroding Soul, the two tracks enfolding you and carrying you away on cresting waves of profound intensity. And then there is ‘Sapphire’, an epic track of incredible, effervescent energy and ineffable beauty, shot through with a silver thread of bitter sweet melancholy, remembrance for a life left behind and loves lost, adorned in some cultured lead guitar work which brings to mind the flawless work of Dave Gilmour. It’s an ending in hope and healing after an exhilarating sonic adventure.
Complete with the impactful artwork of Abhijit Asad, Corroding Soul will be released on January 24th and will be available directly from the band at the Corroding Soul Bandcamp page. Accept the invitation and let David Lovejoy’s remarkable music take you on a journey you will never forget.
https://www.youtube.com/@CorrodingSoul
https://www.facebook.com/corrodingsoulofficial
Troy (NY) - A new force in Blackened Death Metal has emerged to lay waste to 2025! FLESHSPOIL, featuring veteran players from Arsis, The Final Sleep, and Illucinus, will release full-length debut album, THE BEGINNING OF THE END, March 28 on digital format!
Fans of classic death, black, and doom metal take note! FLESHSPOIL delivers a haunting and aggressive soundscape, and features a lineup of seasoned musicians: Jeff Andrews (guitar/vocals), a veteran of New York’s metal scene, known for his work with The Final Sleep, Armor Column, Hush, Ironweed, Scavengers, and Held Under. Mike Van Dyne (drums), known for his role in Arsis, where he played on acclaimed releases such as A Celebration of Guilt and A Diamond for Disease, and toured globally alongside heavyweights like Behemoth, Arch Enemy, Exodus, Cynic, Dying Fetus, Grave, Necrophagist, Napalm Death, and Six Feet Under. Dan Saltzman (bass), hailing from the Bay Area, whose impressive work has been showcased in Illucinus and The Hunt, as well as recent demonstration videos for ESP bass guitars.
The first single from The Beginning of the End, "A Frail Demise," was released in December and is available at https://fleshspoilofficial.bandcamp.com/track/a-frail-demise-2
Produced and mixed by Brett Portzer (Skinless, Author & Punisher, Arsis), The Beginning of the End consists of six tracks clocking in at 37 minutes. It is the creative vision of Andrews and Van Dyne, who recorded two albums and performed together alongside such notable bands as At The Gates, Wolves In The Throne Room, Sanctuary, Rivers of Nihil, Fates Warning, All That Remains, and many others with their previous band, The Final Sleep. The Beginning of the End additionally includes guest appearances by Kyle Chapman (Aethereus, Blighted Eye), John Judson (Rwake, Scott Kelly), and Petr Oplatka (Illucinus).
Pre-order The
Beginning of the End:
Track Listing:
1. Bleed Through This Life
2. Skies Turn To Graves
3. Fleshspoil
4. Walking Dead
5. A Frail Demise
6. Born Into Despair
Credits:
Guitar solo and additional chaos on “Bleed Through This Life” by Kyle Chapman of Aethereus and Blighted Eye.
Guitar solo on “Walking Dead” by Petr Oplatka of Illucinus.
Lap steel guitar on “Bleed Through This Life” and “Skies Turn To Graves” by John Judkins of Rwake.
Drum tracking engineered by Brett Portzer at White Lake Music & Post.
Guitar and vocal tracking engineered by Van Dyne/Andrews.
Produced, mixed & mastered by Brett Portzer.
Music and arrangements by Andrews/Van Dyne. Lyrics by Andrews.
Cover art: “L’Umana Fragilità” by Salvator Rosa (1656)
Line-up:
Mike Van Dyne - Drums
Jeff Andrews - Guitar/Vocals
Dan Saltzman - Bass
https://fleshspoilofficial.bandcamp.com/album/the-beginning-of-the-end
Singer-guitarist Karita
Kivioja explains the background of the song:
"The song was inspired by the Finnish Civil War events on 1918. We visited the memorial of the Dragsvik prison camp in Tammisaari during our summer holiday in 2018 and I stayed to read the names of the dead prisoners, the children, in the largest mass grave in Finland. The grave was the final resting place of 3 100 prisoners who had died of starvation and epidemics, near the barracks area. One story was particularly poignant: a 17-year-old boy from Ostrobothnia, whose parents came all the way to Tammisaari to bring him food, but the guards would not let the prisoners who had lost the war feed their children, so the boy died in a concentration camp. And these names are on the memorial in plain sight. The Civil War tore this country to shreds and made ordinary Finns into victims as well as torturers and murderers.
This stopped, shocked and disgusted. The lyrics of the song were born from stories passed down through the family and the shock of prison camp hell. Also mixed into the lyrics were experiences of the hell inside the head and the hell in modern society called homes. Acts of the sick human mind against others, both because of the prevailing environment and because of mental breakdown."
The song, which had been ready for some time now, took on a whole new meaning in the spring of 2022 after Russia invaded Ukraine: "As a teenager in the 90s, I never thought I would see two European countries at war with each other. Less than 1000 km away, all the horrors of war are suddenly happening all over again. Horrors that should have been consigned to history" Karita continues.
In late 2023, the band entered the SN-audio studio in Jyväskylä, Finland to record the song. The lyrics and vocal style went through quite a mill in the studio, including the appearance of Putin's face in front of Karita's face in the vocal booth. When the singer felt like the embodiment of the spirit of Rocky Balboa when she screamed, we started to get close to the final sound.
The music video was shot with Jaakko Manninen on December 22nd 2023. As is typical of this production, the video which uses only natural light, was perfect for shooting on the darkest day of the year. The video's director and cinematographer Jaakko Manninen found this to be the perfect choice, as there was simply no time to waste. The final production took almost a year, but now the song is available for everyone to listen to!
Listen to the single on music services (Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer, Tidal etc): https://push.fm/fl/kamala-sotasisalla
Watch the music video: https://youtu.be/m2bNLe-PdBw
https://www.kamalaband.fi/
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We’re very proud to celebrate the re-emergence of Spain's black metal contortion DÉLIRANT from the depths of subconsciousness, the return of which reanimates a crawling ascent of mind and soul destruction through the medium of auditory disfigurement. Shrouded in dissonance and swathed in nightmares, the band’s long awaited new album "THOUGHTEATER" is a sonic dissection of the abyss conceived by long running black metal recluse D.B. (also of Negativa and Hässlig), which will see the light via Sentient Ruin in mid-February 2025.
In the meantime Délirant’s new auditory hallucination has been teased by respected underground metal blog Invisible Oranges, who in premiering the track "Thoughteater IV" have remarked how the work is "a vortex of chaos that clamors for attention and consumes it" and is a "a carefully planned route toward insanity" - you can check out the track and future https://www.invisibleoranges.com/delirant-thoughteater/
This
sophomore full-length offering is a surreal descent into the darkest
corners of
the subconscious, the hypnagogic state, lucid dreaming, and deviant
states of
perception, achieved through the unorthodox but regal medium of
twisting,
dissonant black metal. Of the same abominable and shapeshifting breed
as that
wielded and perfected by acts
like Blut Aus Nord, Akhlys, Deathspell Omega, Abigor And Mispyrming to
harness superior realms of imaginative destruction and auditory
deception, and
which has redefined metal music in this peculiar form as an
unparalleled vector
for all-devouring musical surrealism. The obsession of becoming one
with the
void is the zenith of the work, its median and most abyssic turning
point after
the initial descent.
Once the absolute depth of interior horror has been reached, the second half of the album unfolds embodied as a cathartic pilgrimage to seek the light through darkness, overcoming fear and doubt, anxiety and panic. In the grand masterplan of the album's deeply intimate and self-explorative nature, light and hope are contemplated, but absolutely crushing and abysmal realms of darkness and suffering must be endured before this re-emergence can be achieved, rendering "Thoughteater" essentially a personal expiation through the penitence of absolute torment.
"Thoughteater" is slated for a February 14 2025 release worldwide on LP, CD, MC, digital formats worldwide, all of which are now pre-orderable via all our channels.
Sincerely, Sentient Ruin
https://sentientruin.com/releases/dlirant-thoughteater
https://sentientruin.com/bands#/delirant
TRANSCENDING OBSCURITY – LABEL SAMPLER
NEWS 12.1.2025
Label: Invima Records
Release Date: January 24th 2025
Genre: Industrial Black/Death Metal
For fans of: Anaal Nathrakh | The Berzerker | Akercocke | Khonsu
Hailing from the grey, industrial and notoriously rainswept streets of Manchester, England, The Machinist are hell-bent on exposing the gaping, endless emptiness that lies behind the deceptive façade of human existence. Their mechanistic, blackened extreme metal is a ferocious attack on the arrogant conceit that our lives, our pale, flickering flames in the boundless universe, so fragile and ephemeral, have some kind of greater meaning. Yet they will ride their train, hurtling to the end, with a maniacal laugh and a proud freedom, screaming for more speed, spewing their disgust on the passive and the lifeless who waste their precious moments in wilful blindness and contemptible subservience. Contempt For Life is a jackhammer attack on those without the courage for truth, a defiant glare into the eye of annihilation fuelled by solos like liquid flame and riffs hewn from acerbic misanthropy.
Building upon the blackened foundations laid down by The Machinist’s excoriating debut album, I Am Void, Contempt For Life opens with the shocking impact of its title track, a bewildering, multi-faceted assault on the senses. The guitars swoop and dive like deranged raptors above the grinding overkill of programmed drums set to kill. Then, within the black cyborg heart of the song, the claustrophobic riff attack draws back to expose a majestic, malignant landscape, towering and terrifying in its alien magnificence. ‘Cathedrals Fall’ follows in the burnt and bloody wake of ‘Contempt For Life’ bringing a stunning melodic sensibility to the barrage of gargantuan weaponry. Shades of melancholy rise like the shadows of titans between the walls of steel and a nobility of spirit is glimpsed behind the rabid exhortations of venom and disgust. Our journey through this hellscape of ashes and decimation continues with the bludgeoning, bruising ‘Brace’, the disconcerting pulse of interludes ‘Gog’ and ‘Magog’, the formidable ‘Demagogue’, a frenzied swarm of spite that climbs to closing moments of transcendence and the nightmare storms of ‘Anthropic Mistake’, before we are cast up upon the broken shores of ‘Cracks’ – a place of fractured sanity and eyeless tormentors that hasten us towards the final, ultimate end of all. Creative, visionary and scarring, Contempt For Life is breathtakingly powerful yet deceptively expansive, rife with hidden passages and tunnels that lead into ever deeper darknesses. A listening experience of enthralling intensity.
Mixed and mastered for the ultimate in cold, mechanistic force by the renowned George Nerantzis (Abbath, Dark Funeral, Rotting Christ etc) and adorned in the merciless, high impact artwork of Duncan Macpherson (Extinction Of Mankind, Deus Mori), Contempt For Life will be unleashed upon the world by InViMa Records on January 24th. Join The Machinist as they tear through the veils of deception and carry the punishing, confrontational sound of Contempt For Life to the ears of the lost, the outliers and the outcasts of the world.
Line-up:
Tobias Gray – Lead Guitar/Backing Vocals
John Thompson – Vocals/Keyboards/Drum Programming
George Kal – Rhythm Guitar/Backing Vocals
Bass performed by Luke Chapman.
Additional vocals on ‘Contempt For Life’ and ‘Cathedrals Fall’ by Scott Walton (Reign Of Erebus)
https://www.invimarecords.com/
https://themachinistuk.wixsite.com/themachinistuk
Finnish Deathgrind band CANNIBAL ACCIDENT is set to release their fifth studio album 'DISGUST' on February 28th 2025 via Inverse Records.
The music video for Darken The Attic is released today and it's available here: https://youtu.be/GSXtaXtBDms
Vocalist Kurwa Doktor comments the lyrics:
" "Darken The Attic" tells about the horrors of delirium tremens after sacrificing your mind, body and soul to excessive amounts of alcohol for so many years you have already lost the count."
Jondom (Bass) comments music and video:
"Musically "Darken The Attic" is quite far from our comfort zone with dissonant riffs which are like made to create feelings of pure anxiety for the listener. Song is one of "weirdos" of coming "Disgust"-album and goal was to highlight how guitar and bass has own place and space in our music even these two instruments aren't necessarily always playing same kind of riff, part or even notes in a song. This "chaotic harmony" can be heard particularly in this song. Idea for the video came also partly because of the nature of the song. Quick clips of grotesque and graphic content forced to listeners eye receptors are just like made to underline the musical feeling and lyrical theme of the song."
Biography:
Formed in 2007, Cannibal Accident have released four full-length albums and a number of smaller releases. Old-school grindcore, death metal, hardcore and mosh part(ie)s are combined in brutally cutting, compact songs where speed, heaviness and catchiness are the main denominators.
Cannibal Accident live on stage is a comprehensive psychophysical experience, no holds barred.
Listen to the first double-single 'Scorched Meat Tactics - Explicit Everything' https://push.fm/fl/cannibal-accident-scorched
Listen to the second double-single 'Itseinhon Kusisella Alttarilla / Darken the Attic' https://push.fm/fl/ca-itseinho
Track
list:
1. Explicit Everything
2. Toleraped
3. Darkest Auer
4. When Only Fans Blow On Empty Stage 5. Flesh Fabricant
6. Darken The Attic
7. Itseinhon Kusisella Alttarilla (feat. Nikki 666)
8. Mouthbreathing Bottomfeeder
9. In The Meat Of The Night
10. EU-rope Around Your Neck
11. Kemperverse (Kemper Trilogy part 3: Mama's Boy)
12. Wife Eater (Woman's Best Friend)
13. R.I.C.H. (Relying In Capital Heresy)
14. Viimene Fiitti (feat. Ulti-Make)
15. Omniworld
16. Inhumanely Precipitated Biodegradation
17. No One Loves You Anymore
18. I Want To Pay More Taxes
19. Insult / Result
20. Scorched Meat Tactics
Album cover by Maxime Taccardi
Line-up:
Kolkka - guitar
Wilkman - drums
Raisio - low
Kurwa Doktor - high
Jondom - bass & backing howls
https://www.youtube.com/@CannibalAccident
https://www.facebook.com/cannibalaccident
CHORDOMA – “CHORDOMA” EP
Label: Comatose Music
Release Date: March 7th 2025
Genre: BrutalDeath Metal
For fans of: Cryptopsy | Suffocation | Unfathomable Ruination | Bludgeoned
I lean over your bed and stare down into those frantic, desperate eyes that scream silently from the red chaos of your face; all those smooth planes and protruding features transformed – as if by magic – into a shattered topography of suppurating sinkholes, shards and splinters, tattered musculature and tiny remnants of skin. An endlessly fascinating dreamscape of wounds! Meanwhile your entrails coil and glisten like enchanted serpents and white bones stand out, tall and proud, hard towers against a pleasing backdrop of sanguine softness. I give you a reassuring smile, exercising my best bedside manner before moving on to the next patient. All is going well…
A strike force formed by veterans of a thousand campaigns beyond the boundaries of morality and civilised society, members of Vituperate, Purulent Necrosis, Anal Stabwound and many more, Chordoma are here to deliver a horrifying assault of brutal death metal, a self-titled EP of merciless, scalding intensity. Beginning in a blinding blur of precision drumming and menacing, circling riffs, ‘Medically Induced Asphyxiation’ proceeds to land blow after jarring blow – shaking the brain and loosening the teeth – a no holds barred welcome to the carnage to come. ‘Innermost Intestinal Exposure’ will have worshippers of brutality in raptures as it erupts in deranged violence, delivering riffs like incisive stab wounds and touches of inventive cruelty that only the most accomplished practitioners of sonic devastation are capable. As this masterful display of the utmost extremity continues from track to track, instruments are wielded as implements of pain infliction and each element of the Chordoma sound moves with cold precision - locking, releasing, spinning, engaging, dissecting - a machine of insane design and perverse purpose…and within the claustrophobic onslaught, the surging waves of liquidised and putrefied bodies, moments of twisted genius gleam like baited hooks, drawing you back into the organised chaos of blood and agony time after time after time.
Adorned in the cruel and visceral artwork of Wong Sinting Death (Apogean, Hysterectomy, Chainsaw Disgorgement etc) and mixed and mastered to gore-soaked perfection by Travis Cook (Human Excoriation, Vituperate) at Unique Sound Design, the Chordoma EP, featuring five tracks of supreme brutal death metal, will be unleashed by Comatose Music on March 7th. This titanic collection of meticulously sculpted sadism will set the standards for all pretenders to the throne of relentless, rapacious destruction that follow in its wake. Nothing has prepared you for this…
Line-up:
Justin D. - Vocals
Blake S. – Guitars/Bass
Nikhil T. - Drums
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RISE OF TYRANTS - “THE CHRONICLES OF CARDINAL PABLO MENDOZA “
NEWS 3.1.2025
All unseren Unterstützern, Stammlesern und Metal Maniacs rund
um den Globus erst mal noch nen richtig Gutes Neues Jahr. Leider hat man sich
in Sachen Verbrauchsmaterial mal wieder total verschätzt und auch die deutsche
Post lässt mal wieder auf sich warten, so dass der Kopierer leider schon ne
Ruhepause einlegen muss.
Gut 40 neue Heftchen hat man ja doch noch hingekriegt, welche dann auch morgen auf Reise gehen können. Für mehr hats aber leider noch nicht gereicht. Also müsst ihr euch doch noch nen Moment gedulden, bevor ihr dann mit ner „Lawine“ an Bestellungen loslegen dürft/könnt – grins.
So wie es in unserem „schönen deutschen Staate“ mittlerweile schon zur Gewohnheit geworden ist, sind ja ab dem 1.1.2025 die Portokosten mal wieder gestiegen und so bleibt es auch bei uns nicht aus, euch noch nen paar Cent mehr aufzudrücken, damit ihr in den Genuss unserer neuesten „geistigen Auswüchse“ kommen könnt. Das aktuelle FATAL UNDERGROUND Nr.59 könnt ihr dann für die „Unsumme „von 3,80€ abgreifen.
“Warning Shot” is an electrifying showcase of the band’s collective power. Chop Daddy lays down thunderous slap bass lines, driving the track’s explosive groove, while The Claw shreds through with razor-sharp, incendiary guitar riffs. Goblin commands the rhythm with machine-like precision and relentless intensity on drums, setting the stage for Brain Lord’s fierce, dynamic vocals to unleash the song’s raw energy. Together, the band delivers a high-octane anthem about a man pushed to his limits, crafting a powerful narrative of tension and resolve that hits as hard as their sound.
"Warning Shot" is available at the following links:
https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/hyperstrike1/warning-shot
https://hyperstrikeband.bandcamp.com/track/warning-shot
Bio:
Born in the Blade, forged in chaos—Hyperstrike is Seattle's action metal war machine. Founded in 2024 by bass-slapping juggernaut Ben "Chop Daddy" Bennett, this band doesn’t play music; they drop sonic bombs. With a shadowy past tearing through thrash titans Warbringer and Bonded by Blood, and reigning as the "Lord of the Low End" in sci-fi shredders Xoth, Bennett knew exactly what kind of beast he was building. First, he wrangled in Ilya, the shredder known as "The Claw," an assassin with riffs sharper than steel. Then came Adon, the "Brain Lord"—a maniacal force spitting venomous truths, carrying the fire from his days in Ghost Ship Octavius and the twisted depths of Spiritual Suicide. Together, they built a soundtrack for the end of the world: songs about nuclear meltdowns, cage fighters, and kings of the slain.
The final weapon in their arsenal? Josh, a drum-detonating powerhouse known as "Goblin Hammer," whose percussive assault forged their chaos into a relentless onslaught. Hyperstrike is a raw, unfiltered force with hearts of steel and a taste for mania. No apologies. No survivors. Just unrelenting aggression. Brace for impact—because once the trigger drops, nothing will ever be the same.
Credits:
Lyrics and music by Hyperstrike.
Mixed and mastered by Joe Cincotta at Full Force Studios.
Drums recorded at One Shot Studios - Engineered by Josh Richins.
Produced by Ben Bennett.
Artwork by Ilya (Siberian Claw) Ignatov.
Logo by Dipayandas Arts.
Line-Up:
Ben (Chop Daddy) Bennett - Speed Chopper Bass
Adon (Brain Lord) Fanion - Maniacal Pyro Vocals
Ilya (Siberian Claw) Ignatov - Elite Assassin Shred Guitar
Josh (Goblin Hammer) Hoffman - Master Drum Blaster
https://www.facebook.com/hyperstrikeband
Label: Rottweiler Records
Release Date: March 21st 2025
Genre: Progressive Death Metal
For fans of: Ne Obliviscaris | Cynic | Black Crown Initiate | Ihsahn
Into the Void came light; out of the emptiness came endless fields of glittering stars, gleaming like gems upon black velvet beneath the impossible, towering nebulae - terrifying in their staggering grandeur and beauty. Drawn from the absolute silence, the galaxies were born and within their infinite intricacies, their splendour beyond comprehension, the first whispers of the miracle of life were heard amongst the heavens. With a word the first moments of time began to fall through the hourglass of existence…
Formed from the ashes of Citadel back in 2017, progressive death metal band Diatheke’s full length debut is a concept album that attempts to tell the biblical story of existence; from the first moments of creation to the last dark days of humanity and the redemption that lies beyond. It’s an incredibly ambitious project, but the music that the band have crafted is as staggering and monumental as their chosen subject matter. From the opening bars of ‘The Creator’, invoking the breathtaking immensity of the universe, to the exhilarating, triumphant and celebratory conclusion of ‘The Coronation’ …And The Word Is God immerses the listener in the most incredible sensory overload of complex, expansive and imaginative progressive death metal. There is so much to explore within the borders of this daunting record that you will be making new discoveries with every listen for years to come. While ‘The Deceiver’ drowns you in darkness with its jarring attack – vocal virulence and power, jagged and dangerous riffs with a discordant edge and a sense of threat rising up through the domineering drum attack, ‘The Redeemer’ (featuring a guest vocal performance from Jake Potter of Crucify The Flesh) is a self-contained symphony, resplendent in different shades, hues and colours, alive with emotion and drama. The playing throughout is remarkable and the overall listening experience is draining, bewildering, intensely challenging but richly rewarding. Relentlessly multifaceted, …And The Word Is God is a magnificent musical achievement.
Meticulously mixed and mastered by Hunter Shaw and Sam Striker of Native Darkness Productions, with carefully curated artwork and design by Daniel Hambright of Elynia Productions and Gragoth of Luciferium War Graphics, every element of …And The Word Was God is of the very highest quality. Upon its release by the renowned Rottweiler Records, on March 21st, it will set incredible standards for all extreme and progressive music that will follow in its wake. Diatheke dared to dream with this album and achieved so much more than anyone could have imagined or expected.
Line-up:
John Wesley - Bass/Vocals
Peter Watson - Vocals
Dallas McNeely - Guitars
Michael Osborn – Drums/Vocals
https://www.rottweilerrecords.com/
https://www.facebook.com/diathekemusic
We are Afflicta, a Death Metal project of twenty-year-olds born in Imperia in 2019. After the tragic and premature death of the first bassist, co-founder of the group, we took a break before resuming activity. Afflicta combines the Death Metal style with Deathcore, our music expresses extreme violence and horror.Our first album was recorded at Stefano Morabito’s 16th Cellar Studio in Rome in November 2023We have no problem surprising the audience thanks to the horror-flavoured costumes, and when you lower your guard we will hit you with the heaviest breakdowns.
PRE order CD here : https://downfallrecords.bandcamp.com/...
Vicrecords News :
SPEEDICA- “SHADOWS OF TOMORROW”
Speedica emerged as a thrash speed metal band out of the ruins and ashes of heavy metal band "Anger" in 1986. There fast and melodic metal gave em their nickname ‘The Dutch Flotsam and Jetsam’. This compilation contains the "Shadows of Tomorrow" (1989) and "Voyage into the Fifth Dimension" (1990) demos, along with three live tracks. Speedica featured a pretty young guitarist Marcel Coenen, who later on formed Sun Caged (and now has his own Marcel Coenen progressive metal band, and Channel Zero live & Ayreon session guitars). Massive booklet Liner notes by Steven Willems (Rock Tribune and Voices From The Darkside).and old and rare pictures and posters. All the tracks on ‘Shadows of Tomorrow’ are remastered. This album will be released on Cd early December and Vinyl early 2025! The band recently reformed!
LSN (LOUD SENSELESS NOISE)- “AFTERMATH”
LSN (Loud Senseless Noise) – Aftermath compilation CD features US Speed thrash metal innovators featuring (ex) members of Agent Steel, Détente, Vermin, Reverend & Viking. Started as Vermin in 1982, some members formed LSN in 1985. Vermin went on in 1984 with Jon Cyrriis who formed Agent Steel in 1984 with Geo Robb from LSN on bass. This compilation cd contains the Vermin 1982 demo and the legendary LSN demo Fall to the Reich from 1986 plus live and rehearsal recordings. Discography 1982 – 1986. Extensive liner notes by Laurent Ramadier (Snakepit magazine).
FILTHY CHRISTIANS – “NAILED, AND MORE...”
Filthy Christians were a grindcore / hardcore / death metal band from Sweden, active from the late 80s to mid-90s. Their debut album ‘Mean’ from 1990 was one of the first releases on Earache Records. Formed in 1986 and after 3 demos they releases a split ep with G-Anx in 1988. After their debut the band progressed towards death metal and recorded their final five track demo in 1992 at Studio Sunlight (Entombed, Dismember, Grave) with Thomas Skogsberg. Cover art by Thomas Pinheiro (Malevolent Creation, Possessed, Vio Lence). As bonus comes their final live gig and rehearsal (unreleased ep) tracks, 25 in total.
BLOODCUM-“ THE CLOTHES HANGER CHRONICLES, COMPLETE DISCOGRAPHY 19986-2014”
Los Angels / California cult 80’s Speed/Thrash Metal/Crossover band BLOODCUM - The clothes hanger chronicles CD Complete Recordings 1986 – 2014. Featuring Tom Araya's (Slayer) younger brother John Araya (Slayer roadie) on guitars and bass. This compilation cd features their entire discography up till their final split in 2014. The complete BLOODCUM discography (33 songs) contains: ultra rare Demotape 1986, 1987 "Death by a... clothes hanger" 12", Wild Rags 4-Way split, soundboard live 1986 and the unreleased recordings from their 2014 reunion. Plus a 16 page full-color booklet with never-before-seen photos, flyers, fanzine articles, interview with Snakepit. Remastered by Achilleas Kalantsiz (Vio Lence, Possessed, Varathron).
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NEWS 28.12.2024
Genre: Black/Death Metal
Label: Folter Records
Vertrieb: Alive
VÖ: 13.02.2025
Tauche ein in MELLOMs "The Empire Of Gloom", ein Reich mit der Anziehungskraft eines dunklen Magnetismus, das zugleich angefüllt ist mit Kälte, Angst und Schmerz.
MELLOM sind ein Duo aus Frankfurt am Main, in dessen atmosphärischen, düster-melodischen Kompositionen sich Death Metal – mal schwer groovend, mal rasant und von wuchtigen Drums vorangetrieben – mit Elementen des Black Metal, Tragik und urbaner Melancholie vereint. Über allem prangen die ausdrucksstarken Vocals von Sängerin Skadi, variierend zwischen giftigen Black-Metal-Schreien und Growls.
Der Albumtitel "The Empire Of Gloom" versinnbildlicht die Konzentration all der Düsternis auf Erden. Dave, der Initiator MELLOMs, will die allgegenwärtige Todessehnsucht im Black- und Death Metal – eine Sehnsucht, die er nicht teilt – anders kanalisieren als es sonst in besagten Genres üblich ist. In den Texten geht es vorrangig um die Ohnmacht und Verzweiflung angesichts der unausweichlichen Konfrontationen mit Verlust und Tod. So wird im Titeltrack der baldige Tod einer nahestehenden Person und die damit verbundene Verlustangst thematisiert, und auch "Rules Of The Universe" widmet sich der Konfrontation mit der Sterblichkeit und dem Akt des Sterbens.
Dave: "Der Tod droht, eine Person aus dem Leben zu reißen, während nahestehende Personen voller Angst versuchen, diese vorm Tod zu bewahren, wobei sich der bevorstehende Verlustschmerz schon abzeichnet. Dieses ›dazwischen‹ zwischen Leben und Tod wird mit dem Bandnamen aufgegriffen: ›Mellom‹ ist das norwegische Wort für ›zwischen‹. Die Idee dafür stammt von Skadi, die sehr Norwegen-affin ist und die Sprache lernt."
Neben den festen musikalischen Projekten von Dave im Death- (Discreation) und Thrash Metal (Odium) gab es immer wieder den Wunsch nach einem weiteren Betätigungsfeld. Daraus erwuchs das Projekt "13 Days Before Suicide", und es entstanden neben rein instrumentalen Rock-Songs ("13 Days Before Suicide"-Album) auch deutschsprachige Stücke, die sich im Black Metal verorten lassen – "Kurzer Moment"-EP und "Nichts bleibt"-EP –, während bei der zuletzt erschienenen "2021"-EP eher Djent zu hören war. Während hier der musikalische Output durch den Ein-Mann-Hintergrund und verschiedene Musikrichtungen geprägt wurde, wuchs in den Jahren auch immer mehr der Wunsch nach einer musikalischen Betätigung, die sich als feste Band anfühlt, sich in der Schnittmenge von Black und Death bewegt und das Atmosphärische mehr in Betracht zieht als oben genannte Bands. So war schließlich die Grundidee zu MELLOM geboren, und erste Songs wurden geschrieben.
Den Kontakt zu Skadi gab es bereits, da sie für den Gesangsposten einer Band Daves vorstellig wurde, wo letztlich aber jemand anderes den Zuschlag bekam. Dies war jedoch keineswegs auf Skadis – ganz hervorragende – Gesangskünste zurückzuführen, die Dave in bester Erinnerung geblieben waren, woraus schließlich die Zusammenarbeit für MELLOM resultierte.
Dave hatte die Stücke vorproduziert, sie lagen als Demos vor. Für die Drums kontaktierte er seinen Kumpel Matze H., der bereits mehrfach bei Daves Bands ausgeholfen hatte, zusammen spielten sie auch einige Jahre in einer Metal-Cover-Combo. Das Desert Inn Studio von Thilo Krieger wurde für die Drum-Aufnahmen gebucht; hier wurden aus den programmierten Drums reale Drum-Spuren. Die Gitarrenparts spielte Dave in seinem Projektstudio ein, für die Bassparts wurde Beli von der Band Odium verpflichtet. Der Gesang wurde bei René Ritzmann in seinen Soundseducer Studios aufgenommen, für den Mix war Simon Werner verantwortlich, während das Mastering Victor Bullok übernahm. Logo und Cover-Artwork stammen von Misanthropic-Art.
Live wird das Duo MELLOM von befreundeten Mitmusiker/innen komplettiert.
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The River Above is chock full of riff-heavy melodic death metal, similar to Character- era Dark Tranquillity and Mors Principium Est, with the atmosphere and emotion of Insomnium and Darkest Hour.
The word "Druparia" is a pseudo-synonym for the blackthorn plant that plays a part in some circles of occultism and witchcraft, and fits into the band's visual and lyrical themes of nature and mysticism. Other lyrical themes include sadness, regret, mythology, and perseverance through hardship.
FFO: Sylosis, The Absence, Light This City, Gates of Ishtar, and Skeletonwitch.
Track
Listing:
1. Voiceless Regret
2. Under the Shade of Sand
3. Bereavement
4. Kintsugi
5. In Repose, Descend
6. Sever the Roots
7. The River Above
8. Of Firmament... And the Renewal
9. Bled For Comfort
10. When Cranes Return
11. The Violet Hour [The Civil Wars]*
Credits:
All Lyrics by David Moran except "Kintsugi" by Tyler Clark.
Produced, engineered, mixed, and mastered by Dan Paddy at Blackroom Studios, Copley Ohio.
Cello and Strings by Christopher “Kakophonix” Brown.
Keyboard programming and backing vocals by Dan Paddy.
Cover Art by Mark Erskine
Druparia Logo by Alex Zarko.
Photos by Lance Littlefield
Layout and Design by Alex Yarborough (@dr_metal_design)
Copyright 2024 Druparia Music. “Voiceless Regret” is dedicated to DJ Sprague.
*All songs written by Druparia, Brendan King, Dan Paddy, and Jeff Spencer, except for “The Violet Hour,” owned by The Civil Wars and Sensibility Music.
Line-Up:
Tyler Clark: Guitars
Josh Gatka: Guitars
David Moran: Vocals
Kyle Lash-Taylor: Bass and Vocals
Noah Van Dyke: Drums and Percussion
Bio:
Druparia formed with members of past bands in the Cleveland area coming together to make new music. Ideas for The River Above have been brewing since about 2011, maybe even earlier and thanks to some gracious friends outside of the band who have contributed and allowed the ideas to live on, the songs have finally come to fruition. Tyler Clark (ex-Inoculation, Mythrias, Once Flesh) came together with old Apothean bandmate Kyle Taylor (ex-Monastery) who had found young drummer Noah Van Dyke (Sea Biscuit) in November 2018. Once Flesh vocalist David Moran had agreed to do vocals if ever a project was started and Druparia had begun. After a few rehearsals, Josh Gatka (ex-Mythrias, Eternal Legacy) was recruited as guitarist the following summer and a full lineup was formed and the band released their first demo entitled Alfhem in the spring of 2020.
Influences include but are not limited to Dark Tranquillity, Darkest Hour, Sylosis, Sacramentum, Insomnium, Fallujah, Mors Principium Est, Inferi, Children of Bodom, and whatever weirdness Noah happened to be listening to at the time.
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Label : Winter Demons (Darkwoods)
Formats : CD / Digital
Release Date: 03/03/2025
Genre : Pitch-Black War Metal from Germany
Dragged screaming from the deepest, blackest pit of the underground metal scene, Cult of Extinction isn’t just brutal, it’s the sonic embodiment of barbarity itself... in thirteen years of running this damned label, we’ve never worked with anything this savage, this relentless... submit to the annihilation, because nothing will save you from the warpath of Cult of Extinction...
At its helm stands Void, the enigmatic German architect of destruction you might know from his other impressive creation, Imperceptum, whose latest full-length album we unleashed earlier this year, but with Nightmare Ascension, he’s outdone himself.... what we have here is a true war machine built for pure obliteration, chaotic riffs tear at your sanity, bone-shattering rhythms crush your resolve and abyssal vocals echo the collapse of the cosmos... this isn’t music, it’s an apocalyptic weapon of annihilation...
For those who dare to worship unrelenting chaos, this is your altar... fans of the feral devastation of Archgoat, Krypts, Leviathan, Spectral Voice, Teitanblood, Blut Aus Nord or Bestial Warlust, prepare yourselves, Nightmare Ascension is more than an album, it’s a prophecy of ruin, a merciless descent into the abyss, sre you strong enough to endure it?
Released as a unique limited edition, Nightmare Ascension is presented in a lavish oversized 4-panel digifile with an exclusive high-gloss laminate, complete with a printed cardboard sleeve to protect the CD and a free digital download card...
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French
Chaotic Hardcore power-trio BTK unleashes their most ferocious
album yet 'SAUVAGERIE'.
FFO : All Pigs Must Die, Converge, Napalm Death, Sect, Trap Them..
The relentless French trio BIND TORTURE KILL is proud to the release of their third full-length album, 'Sauvagerie'. A nine-track onslaught of raw aggression and visceral storytelling, cementing the band’s position as a force in the world of extreme music.
This one is available right now CD, LP, tape & Digital release this fall via Breathe Plastic Records, Dahlia Noir Records & The Hills Are Dead - Records but also for full and heavy streaming over Bandcamp.
...For the record...
BTK (Bind Torture Kill) is a chaotic hardcore trio from Lyon, France, formed in 2010. Consisting of a drummer, guitarist, and screamer, the band originally started with a bassist but transitioned into a trio in 2015 after several lineup changes. Known for their love of heavy, chaotic sound, BTK delivers intense performances with French lyrics often narrating the grim tales of serial killers and violent crimes.
In 2013, they self-released their debut EP, and in 2015, they followed up with their first album, Condamné. By 2018, their second album, Viscères, was released through WOOAAARGH! (Germany), Troffea (France/Switzerland), and Hell-J Industries (France). With Viscères, the band's sound took on a heavier edge, using a guitar setup routed through three amps—two guitar amps and a bass amp enhanced with an octaver pedal to create a more massive, dense sound.
Over time, their style shifted from a blend of death and mathcore to a darker, chaotic hardcore infused with punk, crust, grind, and black metal influences.
In 2023, BTK recorded their third album, Sauvagerie, at Warmaudio in Décines, with mastering handled by Nick Zampiello at New Alliance East, Boston. Maintaining the same guitar setup, but adding the HM2 pedal, the album marks a significant evolution in their sound. Sauvagerie is darker and more brutal, featuring a dirtier tone, faster tempos, and a relentless mix of aggressive breaks and crushing riffs, highlighting the band's raw, savage energy.
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LICHO- “CIUCIUBABKA” available now on limited tape
Experimental black metallers Licho have released their third full-length album “Ciuciubabka” in a special edition cassette format via Devoted Art Propaganda.
Limited
to 100 copies, it is available now: https://order.d-a-p.org/
The album was originally released in 2022 via Pagan Records in CD and digital formats.
The word “ciuciubabka” translates to the children’s game “blind man’s buff” or “tag” in which one person has a cloth tied over their eyes and tries to catch the others. The album tells the story of what can be seen when blindfolded, the game of hiding and catching what has fallen from the sky. It is also about, as always, walking towards the light. On foot, on horseback, by car, by spirit.
Musically, Licho continues in black metal style as on previous albums, while also taking inspiration from other genres and quoting the poet Jarosław Marek Rymkiewicz. The “Ciuciubabka” album cover features a painting by Wilhelm Sasnal Polak.
The album was recorded at Nebula Studio, Czyściec Studio and Garderobie Czorta. Maciej Wasio (Myslovitz among others) is responsible for the mix, and Jaakko Viitalähde (Oranssi Pazuzu among others) for the mastering.
Licho was founded in 2011 in Sanok, Poland by Szturpak. The current line-up has been in operation since 2017 and consists of musicians also known from projects such as Koniec Pola, -S-, Wędrowcy~Tułacze~Zbiegi and Gruzja.
Praise for “Ciuciubabka”:
“...dissonant BM-flavoured rock” - Zero Tolerance Magazine 5/5
“...fans of unconventional, experimental music should enjoy the album” - Heavy Music HQ
“...the members steer away from black metal and into a very unique and dark psychedelic post-punk aesthetic. The result is simply astounding. Guitars full of effects, hypnotic rhythms, Sprechgesang-ish vocal delivery, and droning harmonies will conspire to suck you into a dark vortex.” - Can This Even Be Called Music
https://d-a-p.org/
https://grotowskibm.bandcamp.com/
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Wormholedeath Records is thrilled to announce the signing of the French industrial metal project FRAU FLEISCHER. This bold and avant-garde duo will unleash their upcoming album, "We Are Not...", on February 21, 2025. Prepare for a journey through industrial soundscapes, raw energy, and fearless musical fusion that is uniquely Frau Fleischer.
Following
the success of their debut album, When The Sun’s Down, which showcased their
innovative sound, Frau Fleischer has transformed into a powerhouse duo—Greg and
Franz—who are ready to make an impact on the industrial metal landscape. With
ten brand-new tracks that reflect their artistic growth, this upcoming release
promises a thrilling blend of metal, future pop, and industrial vibes, enriched
by nostalgic echoes of 80s and 90s dance music.
Frau Fleischer draws inspiration from a diverse palette of influences, including the heavy-hitting riffs of Slipknot, the atmospheric flair of Depeche Mode, and the ethereal sounds of Dead Can Dance. The raw energy of VNV Nation and the gritty edge of bands like Rammstein and Faith No More are woven throughout their music, creating a sound that is distinctly their own.
Tracklist
1 Shining Star
2 Out Of Control
3 In Your Dreams
4 Strangest Dream
5 Toxic Pathetic Love
6 From Green To Deadly Grey
7 A Fading Hum
8 I Keep On Dancing
9 Bagarre '23
10 Evolution Is Regression
About Frau Fleischer:
Formed in 2020 amidst the global pandemic, Frau Fleischer was initially a trio. However, following a lineup change, the band is now a powerful two-piece with Greg taking on guitar, vocals, drums, and bass, while Franz commands electronics and backing vocals. >From their studio to the stage, Greg and Franz have embraced complete creative control—handling everything from songwriting to mastering and delivering electrifying live performances as a duo.
Their signature sound is an alchemy of metal, future pop, and industrial vibes. Frau Fleischer’s “trashy, provocative” image and fearless spirit have earned them comparisons to Metallica, Meshuggah, Joy Division, and Faith No More, blending seamlessly with their experimental approach.
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Stream
the EP here:
https://youtu.be/bIeSLF6xpao
https://lavadome.bandcamp.com/album/sinister-minister
Featuring relentless drumming from Matt "Skitz" Sanders (Diabolic Rites) and haunting guitar work from Pahl Hodgson (Beyond Mortal Dreams, Oath of Damntation) and Ross Duncan (Oath of Damnation), Sinister Minister is a feral testament to Death Metal’s enduring power rooted in the unholy spirit of '80s and '90s Death Thrash, The songs channel the energy of legends like early Vader, Possessed, Morgoth, Death and the likes. This EP is an unmissable homage to Death Metal’s past and a bold step into its future.
"It really is an exceptionally good EP that deserves a wide audience." – No Clean Singing
Tracklist:
With The Blessing Of The Dead
Corpse Flayer
The Coin And The Rune
Necrospell
Sinister Minister
Line-up:
Pahl Hodgson – Guitars, Vocals
Ross Duncan – Bass, Vocals
Matt "Skitz" Sanders – Drums
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NEWS 20.12.2024
Bevor wir nun den Kopierer heiß laufen lassen und euch dann spätestens nächstes Wochenende ne neue „Unterhaltungslektüre“ für den Klogang präsentieren werden, könnt und solltet ihr euch unbedingt losmachen, um Euch ein Exemplar von HELLA IM BLACK METAL LAND zu sichern. Mit Sicherheit ist das die absolut passende Lektüre, um Euch so richtig auf die kommenden besinnlichen friedlichen Feiertage einstimmen zu können.
HELLA IM BLACK METAL LAND (deutsch /152 Seiten / Hardcover)
We’re
proud to announce that Brazilian industrial metal cult NECROTECH
are about to emerge with the debut "NECROTECHNOLOGY" EP,
their first declaration of oppressive audial cyber terrorism. Five songs,
twenty one minutes of bludgeoning, crust-infused, industrialized megaton
death-doom inspired by legends like Godflesh, Swans, Nailbomb, Bolt
Thrower, Corrupted, and Deviated Instinct.
The crushing debut has been teased by iconic extreme metal bastion Decibel Magazine, who in premiering the song “Deadly Industries” - have remarked how the debut offering is “a five-song onslaught of mechanical death punishment” and that the track “is a crusty, Godflesh-inspired mechacrusher, with a relentless drum machine and wailing siren effects populating the the bleak DM landscape.“ - you can check out the feature and track https://www.decibelmagazine.com/2024/12/18/track-premiere-necrotech-deadly-industries/
"Necrotechnology" ominously embodies the specter of the “new third world”, a cyber dystopia rising where rogue technology, greed, militarism, pollution, injustice and deviant industrialism subdue and crush the individual, rendering them empty, helpless, numb, and downcast. New concepts and realities are beaten into the psyche as a new order is imposed, and Necrotech soundtrack this new world slavery with masterful musical vision and an imposing idea of sonic heaviness that not only marvelously
reflects the oppressive ruin of capitalist industrialization on our earth and reality with unseen craftsmanship and lucidity, but also reinstates hope and credibility in a legendary sub-genre of extreme music which has in recent times has gone far too forgotten and overlooked.
The debut "Necrotechnology" EP is slated for a January 17 2025 release on CD, MC and digital formats worldwide and is now pre-orderable via all our channels.
Thank you as always for your time and attention given to our releases.
Sincerely, Sentient Ruin
https://sentientruin.com/releases/necrotech-necrotechnology
https://sentientruin.com/bands#/necrotech
DYING VICTIMS PRODUCTIONS is proud to present a brand-new EP from Sweden’s ARMORY, Black Star, on 7” vinyl format. The EP will be a co-release with JAWBREAKER RECORDS.
Out of the deep void in the far corners of the universe, the entity known as ARMORY was born in the year 2012 C.E. With the guiding light of the fiery stars Judas Priest, Agent Steel, and Slayer, ARMORY set out on a cosmic path delivering hyper-speed metal to every planet, system, and galaxy in their path. Their two first albums, World Peace… Cosmic War (2016) and The Search (2018), were released via High Roller Records, garnering ever greater reviews.
Under the new flag of DYING VICTIMS, ARMORY’s third album, Mercurion, was unleashed during the spring of 2022 and followed by a European tour in 2023. This further cemented that ARMORY are a force to be reckoned with on the intergalactic battleground.
ARMORY’s upcoming operations are set in motion, and the next chapter starts with the deployment of the two-song EP Black Star in February 2025 C.E. Featuring two brand-new and exclusive songs – the title track on side A, and “Solar Winds“ on side B – ARMORY deliver a rapid barrage of hyper-speed metal with influences and feelings from the dark, cold void that engulfs us all. It’s immediately, recognizably ARMORY, but this EP displays with breathless brevity that the band are handily transcending their not-inconsiderable past and setting the cosmic stage for glory of a most universal nature, all of which will be revealed on their next full-length for DYING VICTIMS later in 2025!
Line-up:
G.Sundin - Guitars
A.Holmström - Drums
N.Ingelman - Guitars
P.Andersson - Vocals
J.Lundin - Bass
From Gothenburg, Sweden
Artwork:
Turborock
Release date:
21st February 2025
Release info:
black vinyl, comes with sticker
www.dyingvictims.com
https://dyingvictimsproductions.bandcamp.com/
Label: Comatose Music
Release Date: January 17th 2025
Genre: Death Metal
For fans of: Suffocation | Cryptopsy | Internal Bleeding | Mortal Decay
There is movement beneath the soil, the earth shifting and resettling, sinking and splitting, as if the very foundations of the world are beginning to crumble. Down in the darkness, in the unseen kingdom of worms, an eye is burning brightly; sinews shaped by strange sorcery strain against their horrid confinement and bone fingers dig towards the light. Rotting teeth gnaw at roots and rubble that dare to impede the creature’s passage through this cold and suffocating birth canal. There are things in this world that simply will not die, no matter how deeply they are buried...
We often hear of ‘lost gems’ from the underground, forgotten albums that should have been hailed as great works, but somehow slipped down the cracks of public perception. In most cases these treasures prove to be so much fool’s gold and dust, wistful thinking and nostalgia…but sometimes, on rare occasions, something truly special claws its way up from the boneyard and into the night air. Something like Cerebral Hemorrhage’s Exempting Reality. Originally released back in 2001, Exempting Reality was the only album released by New York’s Cerebral Hemorrhage, but what an album it was! A piece of death metal mastery that blended brutality with imagination, haunting atmosphere with musical adventure, crushing heaviness with a breathtaking willingness to explore and push boundaries. Now, the label that understands death metal better than any other – Comatose Music – has broken open Exempting Reality’s tomb. Remastered by Colin Davis (Aborted, Defeated Sanity, Origin etc), with new cover art, Exempting Reality is an album reborn.
The passing years have done nothing to blunt the vicious edges of the songs that make up Exempting Reality, or to dull the creative spirit that infuses them. ‘Abusive Power’ is still shockingly good with its array of stunning riffs and wonderful drumming. ‘Remnants Of The Final Solution’ remains revelatory with its fluid melodic section and jazz inflections and the surging guitar patterns and imposing vocals of ‘Deranged Perception’ are as hypnotic and deadly as a cobra. If you missed this before then don’t make that mistake again – second chances don’t come along every day and nor do albums as special as Cerebral Hemorrhage’s Exempting Reality. Coming your way on Comatose Music on January 17th 2025.
Line-up:
Matt Szablewicz - Vocals
Matt Doreson - Guitar, Bass, Keyboards & Backing Vocals
Tommy - Drums
https://www.comatosemusic.com/
https://www.instagram.com/cerebralhemorrhageband/
DYING VICTIMS PRODUCTIONS is proud to present SINNER RAGE’S highly anticipated debut album, POWERSTRIKE, on CD and vinyl LP formats.
Making their public debut with a self-titled demo in early 2024, SINNER RAGE thrust themselves into the present with a sound wholly built on the past: pure and total HEAVY METAL during the genre’s ‘80s heyday. Wasting no time defending the faith, the Spaniards return a full year later with their debut album, Powerstrike.
Truly titled, Powerstrike is an pitch-perfect throwback to the days when heavy metal supremacy were ruled by the likes of Judas Priest, Saxon, Queensrÿche, and Crimson Glory. Moving at a disarmingly relaxed strut, SINNER RAGE convey charisma and simple-yet-assured POWER during every second of this short & sweet tome. The hooks are heavy and headbanging, but the quartet exhibit a keen knack for spacious, almost-atmospheric dynamics; the riffing hits even harder when coming back from those quieter moments, and frontman Aritz Martinez’s pipes likewise sound even silkier. Some would simply qualify that as a further (and seamless) extension of old-days metal values, before speed and energy overload took over, and they’d not be wrong.
Whatever way you approach it, Powerstrike will send shivers of déjà vu through every soul who’s ever bled for metal, but make no mistake: SINNER RAGE are absolutely authentic to the bone, no matter the calendar year!
Line-up:
Aritz Martinez - Lead Vocals
Aritz Yarza - Guitar
Dan Speedhammer - Bass
Jara Solis - Guitar
Javi Rinones - Drums
From Vitoria-Gasteiz, Basque Country, Spain
Tracklist
1 Powerstrike
2 Silent Thunder
3 Highway Knights
4 Chained by Night
5 Fire's On
6 Angel of Combustion
7 Call of the Wind
Artwork:
Lena Richter
Release date:
21st February 2025
Release info:
Regular edition on black vinyl, with insert, poster, sticker, postcard and download code.
Special edition on splatter vinyl, with insert, poster, sticker, postcard download code and patch.
CD edition with sticker, obi
www.dyingvictims.com
https://dyingvictimsproductions.bandcamp.com/
Romanian Metal veterans GOTHIC announce re-release of iconic debut album "TOUCH OF ETERNITY"
Legendary Romanian Metal pioneers GOTHIC are set to re-release their landmark debut album "Touch of Eternity" (1997) originally out on Bestial Records in tape format. This updated release will be available in CD format via Loud Rage Music, giving both longtime fans and new listeners the opportunity to experience one of the most influential albums in the Romanian metal scene.
The CD is now available for pre-orders here: https://loudragemusic.bandcamp.com/album/gothic-touch-of-eternity
"Touch of Eternity" originally marked GOTHIC's entrance into the Metal world, blending elements of Doom, Gothic, and Melodic Death Metal. The album quickly established the band as a significant force in Romanian Metal, praised for its atmospheric soundscapes, emotional depth, and masterful composition.
The re-release is a tribute to the album’s role in shaping GOTHIC’s identity and its enduring influence on Romanian Metal. "Touch of Eternity" was now remastered by Nikos Palivos at Haunting Studios in Athens, Greece to preserve the original atmosphere while offering a clearer, richer listening experience.
About GOTHIC:
Formed in Petroșani in 1992, GOTHIC has been a cornerstone of Romania's Metal scene for over three decades. Known for their dynamic evolution across genres, the band continues to captivate audiences with their powerful live performances and innovative sound.
https://www.facebook.com/Gothic.Romania
Peruvian Death Metal veterans DISINTER release DEMO
COMPILATION .
"DISINTER, proudly on the warpath since 1993, presents this tribute to our ancient hymns of darkness that reaffirm our devotion on the path of death!" says Roberto Leonardi, band's founding member and leader.
"Laments of the Unborn" is now available via Pest Records in CD and digital formats here: https://pestrecords.bandcamp.com/album/disinter-laments-of-the-unborn
DISINTER’s Legacy:
Formed in Lima in the early 1990s, DISINTER quickly became a driving force in the Peruvian death metal scene, influencing countless bands with their uncompromising sound and dedication to their craft. With "Laments of the Unborn", the band celebrates their past while reaffirming their place in the annals of South American extreme metal history.
https://disinter2099.bandcamp.com/
https://www.facebook.com/disinterperu
DARK REFLECTION to release debut EP this January via Pest Records .
Rising Italian Death Metal act DARK REFLECTION is set to make their debut with the "UNDER THE SIGN OF VLAD ȚEPEȘ" EP, scheduled for release this January through Pest Records. The EP delves deep into the historical legacy of Vlad the Impaler, focusing on his military campaigns against the Ottoman Empire and his fight for the independence of Wallachia.
The band has already unveiled the first taste of their work with the single "The Forest of Impaled", available here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Z51ZKF9OwU
What to expect from the EP:
Conceptual Themes: Each track narrates key moments in Vlad the Impaler’s struggles against Ottoman forces, blending historical depth with a hauntingly aggressive musical approach.
Atmospheric Composition: The EP fuses relentless old-school Death Metal riffs, haunting melodies, piercing solos, and martial elements to evoke the horrors and triumphs of medieval warfare.
Dynamic Performance: From ferocious blast beats to somber interludes, "Under the Sign of Vlad Țepeș" showcases Dark Reflection’s versatility and dedication to storytelling through metal.
https://linktr.ee/pestrecords
https://linktr.ee/loudragemusic
DYING VICTIMS PRODUCTIONS is proud to present SCUMRIPPER’S highly anticipated second album, FOR A FEW FIXES MORE, on CD and vinyl LP formats. Headsplit Records have released the CD and cassette tape editions for North America.
Finland's degraded fiends SCUMRIPPER are finally back. For almost a decade, they've witnessed the world burn through a sewer hole and felt the slime gather in their burnt-to-a-fuck throats. Now they are ready to rip out your spines with their sophomore album, For a Few Fixes More.
Following 2019’s All Veins Blazing debut, with the band’s reputation as an uncompromising live act fully established, the power-trio of vocalist/guitarist Rat Pitt, drummer Son Stalker, and bassist Cliff Hunger return with the comparably epic For a Few Fixes More. Indeed, with the runtime padded out to 28 minutes, SCUMRIPPER prove they’re still able to (quickly) kick out nasty, sewer-drenched jams, but they’re also able to get kicking in many more ways than before. Whereas most of the debut album’s tracks topped out at two minutes, most of the nine songs here on LP#2 outdistance such a short length, with the penultimate coming in “I Cum Pain,” a five-minute menace of haunting, lurking trudge. Likewise, SCUMRIPPER have come to maximize their catchiness of yore, compelling both immediate headbanging and memorability. If anything, such influences as Impetigo, Midnight, and even Negative Approach have asserted themselves more fully on For a Few Fixes More, making for metalpunk that’s more street-level – and more unique in an increasingly crowded subgenre.
Just when you thought they may have ended up in the nearest gutter, SCUMRIPPER are performing a long-awaited autopsy with integrity on the modern world. For a Few Fixes More is the crossover album no one saw coming: perfect death-thrashing punk rock for the end times.
Line-up:
Cliff Hunger - Bass
Son Stalker - Drums
Rat Pitt - Guitars, Vocals
From Joensuu/Lappeenranta, Finland
Artwork:
Ensimmäinen Kultti
Release date:
21st February 2025
Tracklist
1 I Am the Trash of Evil Men
2 Early Embittered Twilight
3 The Slime
4 For A Few Fixes More
5 Exhume the Body and Disturb the Peace
6 Crippling Void
7 I Cum Pain
8 Weather The Swarm
9 Knights of Summer
Release info:
Regular edition on black vinyl, with insert, poster, sticker, postcard and download code.
Special edition on transparent green vinyl, with insert, poster, sticker, postcard download code and patch.
CD edition with sticker, obi
www.dyingvictims.com
https://dyingvictimsproductions.bandcamp.com/
Label: Xtreem Music
Release Date: March 4th 2025
Genre: Death Metal
For fans of: Demigod | Carcass | Bolt Thrower | Cannibal Corpse
At the heart of a wasteland, long miles from the intrusive blemish of artificial light, a sky of velvet darkness is dusted with a myriad of stars. In the untainted silence they gaze down in grim anticipation at a circle of stones in a place with no name. And between the stones a fine dust of cold ashes begins to stir, inviting a stain of congealed blood, which has never dried despite the endless passings of the sun, to dance. Together they start to spin, gathering pace, forming a whispering vortex in the desert night. As the maelstrom of dirt begins to rise and the distant stars seem to hold their breath, the earth splits asunder and a triumphant fountain of flame erupts. A vast and grotesque form of many teeth and many limbs breaks free from the clutches of its grave, roaring its defiance at those who presumed its death too soon…
It may have been nearly a dozen years since Spain’s death metal titans, Avulsed, last released a full length album of new material – 2013s Ritual Zombi – but only a fool would have turned their back and thought the band formed by vocalist Dave Rotten back in 1991 were out for the count. Revitalised by some key line-up changes, Avulsed have risen from their slough of despond with the utterly devastating and aptly named, Phoenix Cryptobiosis. Right from the very beginning of opening instrumental, ‘Limbs Regeneration’, you can sense that something special is about to be unleashed…and with ‘Lacerate To Dominate’ the cobwebs of the last decade are not just swept away, they are incinerated! Avulsed have always been known for their irresistible live prowess and the glorious brute force of early albums like Stabwound Orgasm and Gorespattered Suicide, but with Phoenix Cryptobiosis they have attained a new level. There’s a maturity to the song writing, a dark atmosphere of measured horror, inescapable hooks and an infusion of wicked excitement. There is no let up from start to finish, no faltering in the deadly intent – this is virulent poison to the last drop, deadly to the end. You’ll find new highlights with every listen to this genre defining album...the first time you might be caught by the cascading, carnivorous riffing of ‘Unrotted’ and its choruses that entrench themselves in your mind, or destroyed by the imperious vocal display on ‘Guts Of The Gore Gods’; the second time it might be the drum intro of ‘Devotion For Putrefaction’ that sends shocks through your neurons to your nerve endings and on the third maybe the wonderfully mangled and broken death metal supremacy of ‘Bio-Cadaver’ will dissect you and lay your spirit bare. Each track has a wealth of haunted vaults to explore and you’ll just want the bloodshed to keep on coming.
With the new line-up in exhilarating form and a final touch of gore soaked magic applied by the mastering of Davide Billia (Beheaded, Devangelic, Posthuman Abomination etc), Phoenix Cryptobiosis represents Avulsed at their very, very best. This is everything you could desire from an unwavering, undiluted death metal album in this age of fractured loyalties and pandering to the thin-blooded masses. When Xtreem Music let loose this beautiful beast, with its incredible Daemorph cover art, on March 4th, Avulsed will bestride the death metal scene of 2025 as monstrous monarchs of all they survey.
Line-up:
Dave Rotten - Vocals
Victor Dws - Guitars
Alejandro Lobo - Guitars
Alex Nihil - Bass
Santiago Arroyo "GoG" - Drums
https://www.xtreemmusic.com/
https://www.avulsed.com
The new album from atmospheric black metal band CANIS DIRUS is now streaming ahead of its official release date.
BY THE GRACE OF DEATH will be unleashed December 21 on LP by Bindrune Recordings. Alte Seelen will release the CD edition (containing a bonus track) at a later date. Pre-order the vinyl edition at https://shop.bindrunerecordings.com/products/canis-dirus-by-the-grace-of-death-lp-pre-order
Decibel Magazine has shared the the full album stream of By the Grace of Death. Listen now at https://www.decibelmagazine.com/2024/12/18/album-stream-canis-dirus-by-the-grace-of-death/
It has been four years since the release of Independence to the Beast (2020) and during this time, Canis Dirus have been refining their savage, yet atmospheric black metal during what has been the most prolific era of their career. 2021 found the split release, A Harmonious Union of Vibration, to surface with the project Crown of Asteria, where Canis Dirus contributed two new tracks that blended their own unique form of twisted blackness, along with an ambient influence. Was this a sign of things to come?
Armed with the fantastic drum work of CJ Yacoub (Escaping Aghartha, Neverdawn, ex-Amun), TMP (Guitars, Bass, Synth) and RH (Vocals) have been hard at work on what has become the the band's finest work, By the Grace of Death. Atmosphere still reigns in the dark sonic sphere of Canis Dirus, but on this impending new album, the band's black metal essence is at the forefront of this nocturnal hunt. TMP’s riff/playing style remains truly his own with atypical phrasing that co-exists with a more orthodox Black Metal style. The Black Metal side can make one feel isolated and attacked one moment, then calm and nurtured the next with colorful folk music that has become a vibrant element of Canis Dirus's sound. RH’s vocals contribute to the adventurous nature of By The Grace of Death with his most feral performance to date.
"Canis Dirus’ “By The Grace of Death” is an outstanding album that seeks to honor the blackened ways of olde while also pushing their sound, and genre, forward by incorporating new avenues and paths for the music, and listener, to explore." - Doomed for Metal
Track
Listing:
1. Once Cursed Path Glistens in the Sun
2. Tongues That Speak III
3. A Forlorn Hymn To Absolution
4. Vultures Whisper
5. Cast My Heart in Stone
6. The Mind Sees What The Eyes Cannot
Line-Up:
CJ Yacoub - Drums
TMP - Guitars, Bass, Synthesizer
RH - Vocals
https://www.facebook.com/bindrunerecordings
https://canisdirus.bandcamp.com/
Before the festive season starts, Sweden’s blackened thrash metal band SARCATOR offers an early present for its fans with their newest single WHERE THE VOID BEGINS . The third track from the band’s upcoming album delivers a haunting exploration of despair and existential reflection. With vivid imagery, the lyrics delve into themes of isolation, loss, and the allure of the unknown. Dark and poetic, the song paints a picture of surrender to the infinite unknown - terrifying but liberating. WHERE THE VOID BEGINS will be the last single before Sarcator’s third full length album, “Swarming Angels & Flies”, will be fully unleashed January 17th.
NEWS 15.12.2024
Genre: Speed / Thrash Metal
FFO: Venom, Motörhead, Bulldozer, Gehennah und Oldschool-Punkrock.
Label: Folter Records
Vertrieb: Alive
VÖ: 13.12.2024
The Return of the Assassins! Folter Records präsentiert stolz: "Burn in Metal", das neue Werk der Italiener VIOLENTOR, die hiermit ihre »20 Years in Metal« zelebrieren.
VIOLENTOR ist ein rohes Power-Trio in der Tradition von Motörhead und Venom – nur schneller und dreckiger! Ein rauer Mix der Einflüsse von Bandchef Alessio aka Dog und seinen Mitstreitern: Punk, Thrash, Speed und Wahnsinn – ein wüster, kompromissloser Sound, der eine obskure Atmosphäre erzeugt und in klaustrophobische Alpträume abdriftet. Oder, um es mit Dogs eigenen Worten zu sagen: "We are 100% Metal. No compromises, no prisoners. We are the most hated Italian band. We become wild animals live – an intense and extreme massacre for your ears. We kill posers, spit on the cross, piss on your graves!"
VIOLENTOR are:
Alessio Medici – Gitarre & Vocals
Michał Golbik – Drums
Roy Noizer Elguera – Bass
All songs written and arranged by Violentor. Recorded in hell. Mix & master by Ronnie Ripper – Naked Man Productions.
Discography:
Violentor (2011)
Rot (2012)
Maniacs (2015)
Putrid Stench (2019)
Manifesto di Odio (2022)
Burn in Metal (2024)
https://www.facebook.com/FolterRecordsGermany
ETERNAL RETURNS –„ LET THERE BE SIN “
Hailing from Thane (Mumbai), Eternal Returns is a powerhouse metal band that has been tearing through the scene since 2010. Their name draws inspiration from the ancient Indian philosophical concept of the eternal cycle—birth, life, death, and rebirth—a theme deeply rooted in Indian spirituality. This ethos resonates through their music, lyrics, and identity, forging a sound that is as profound as it is powerful.
Blending the raw aggression of modern metal with hauntingly melodic undertones, Eternal Returns crafts a soundscape that is both destructive and deeply accessible. Their lyrical themes delve into mythology, existentialism, and the human struggle for liberation—a cathartic journey through the endless cycle of existence.
The new album is here :
Prepare for darkness. Brace yourself for let there be sin.
The album artwork is more than a visual—it’s a narrative. Each symbol encapsulates a facet of humanity’s Eternal Struggle:
Crown – The weight of Pride.
Star (Baphomet) – The slumber of Sloth.
Pig Head – The feast of Gluttony.
Eye with Dollar – The hunger of Greed.
Dagger – The sting of Envy.
Heart – The fire of Lust.
Nuclear – The fury of Wrath.
At the heart of the chaos lies the diamond, encircled by the serpent—an emblem of the band itself. This intricate masterpiece, forged in chaos, symbolizes Eternal Returns’ vision: raw, precious, and ready to unleash its unrelenting might.
Will you face the sins within?
Tracklist:
1. Sloth
2. Lust
3. Envy
4. Greed
5. Gluttony
6. Wrath
7. Pride
8. Emasculator
From the crushing grooves of thrash to the soaring melodies of death metal, Eternal Returns transcends boundaries and redefines the limits of heavy music. Their sonic alchemy merges melodic death, metalcore, thrash, and groove into a singular, awe-inspiring force.
Experience the Sins Within
Artwork by the incredible @fajar_rahadian_artwork
Follow Eternal Returns on their journey and join the revolution. The cycle begins anew. Will you dare to enter?
https://brutalrecords.com/eternal-returns/
BLOOD FEAST continues to forge its own twisted thrash metal path with the release of their 4th full-length album, Infinite Evolution. Fans old and new will not be disappointed, as the ‘Unholy Trinity’ of releases from the band’s early days – Kill For Pleasure (1987), Face Fate (1988, EP) and Chopping Block Blues (1990) – and the band’s 2017 comeback album The Future State Of Wicked influence much of the new album. All the speed, brutality and twists ’n’ turns the band is known for remain intact and in your face.
BLOOD FEAST was formed by Adam Tranquilli, Gary Markowich (vocals), Kevin Kuzma (drums) and Lou Starita (bass) in 1985 as Blood Lust. They quickly wrote and recorded their classic 4-song demo, The Suicidal Missions. Shortly after, they became a 5-piece with the addition of Michael Basden on guitar. The band was then approached by New Renaissance Records to contribute songs to their Thrash Metal Attack (Menacing Thunder) and Speed Metal Hell 3 (The Suicidal Missions). This prompted the name change to BLOOD FEAST. New Renaissance then offered a record deal, which led to the recording of the classic Kill For Pleasure album and a US tour with DEATH ANGEL. The Face Fate EP quickly followed.
Shortly after writing and recording their proposed 2nd album, Adam left the band. The remaining 4 members then re-recorded these songs, which became the album Chopping Block Blues. The band broke up shortly after the album's release in early 1990. The original 5-man BLOOD FEAST reunited for an appearance at the NJ March Metal Meltdown in 1999, but further activity was not to be. A second reunion began in 2007, albeit only with original members Tranquilli and Kuzma. Bassist Tom Lorenzo and vocalist Chris Natalini came on board in 2010, just in time for the band's first appearance at Headbangers Open Air in Germany (they were invited back in 2013 and 2017). During this stretch, Adam began writing new material, with the band even playing an early version of INRI at select shows.
The incarnation of BLOOD FEAST retaking its place in the metal ranks today began to take shape in March of 2014, with the addition of guitarist CJ Scioscia. When drummer Joe Moore joined a few months later, the unit was complete and work immediately began on what would become The Future State Of Wicked album. Live performances became far more frequent, featuring appearances at True Thrash Fest 2015 in Osaka, Japan, Hells Headbash 2 in Cleveland, Ohio, Lima MetalFest II in Lima, Peru and the aforementioned return to Headbangers Open Air in 2017. The album was released on Hells Headbangers Records in the Spring of 2017, in time to coincide with an opening slot for Kreator and Obituary on that year’s Decibel Tour at the TLA in Philadelphia.
In late 2017, Moore was replaced by former M.O.D. touring drummer Adam Kieffer. Both Adams have an extensive history, most notably in the bands Headlock and Without End (of which Lorenzo was also a member). AK slotted in perfectly, and work immediately began on a new EP entitled Chopped, Sliced And Diced. This featured one new song (Concubine) along with new recordings of 4 songs from the band’s early records.
Work on LP #4, Infinite Evolution, began in late 2019. However, the sudden ’pause’ caused by the COVID-19 virus in early 2020 allowed for reflection on the situation. After much consideration it was decided that Adam Tranquilli would add lead vocal to his guitar duties – thus ending Natalini’s time with the band. Also, after having the help of bass player extraordinaire Mike LePond of SYMPHONY X for the album, new bassist Dave Kramer joined the fold in late 2023. Now, after all the unintended interruptions and diversions, the album is finally available via long time label Hells Headbangers. Written by Tranquilli and Scioscia, it is a fierce statement of intent while adding a few new wrinkles. And in a first for BLOOD FEAST, there is a promotional video for the song “Outbreak”.
With the world opened up again, 2024 is shaping up to present a bright future for BLOOD FEAST.
Adam Tranquilli • guitar/lead vocals
Dave Kramer • bass guitar/backing vocals
Adam Kieffer • drums
CJ Scioscia • guitar
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http://www.bloodfeastlegions.com/
Grapeshot was born as a band formed in Madrid during Christmas 2010. With three records under their belt they are a recognizable force on Spanish scene. Their latest release, an EP titled “Oblivion” was released in November 2024.
Video link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rUBwBDjBGAI
Back in 2010, Esteban (vocalist) was excited to become partners with members of Elecktra (José A. Poveda) and Terroristars (Marcos de la Calle), bands that he had heard and seen live a few years before.
A few months later, in May 2011, they gave their first concert in Madrid. With a strong Groove and Thrash base, the songs take on their own personality, with some southern and alternative metal touches. They immediately recorded a first demo in the rehearsal room with 6 cuts of which they made a short home run to sell at concerts and gain a foothold in the Madrid underground scene.
In 2012 their first studio work 'Sons of Betrayal' was released, a 4-song EP where the band is already beginning to sound more compact and with a minimally decent production. One of their songs 'Riots' has a certain pull on YouTube and shortly after the band manages to reach the final of the Wacken Metal Battle in Barcelona. After a couple of years of concerts, almost all of them in Madrid, some in the Basque Country, Catalonia, Castilla la Mancha...
In 2014 they recorded their first studio LP 'The Scene', where they achieved a starker and more extreme sound, calling for the first time the attention of some specialized media and managing to leave the outskirts of Madrid on more than one occasion to demonstrate their forcefulness live. They manage to win several band contests and sneak into festivals such as Metal Lorca and Arrastro Rock.
In 2017 they released 'All About to End' which represents a qualitative and professional leap. In the following months Grapeshot will enter their most intense period of concerts, reaching the final of Wacken Metal Battle one more time, this time being runners-up. That year we were able to see them take the Granito Rock stage, being the sensation of the night, for many even above the headliners Turisas.
Since then, the road and work on new compositions occupy most of the time for Grapeshot, who in 2020 begins to record his third studio LP, however the pandemic stops the production of the album in its tracks until July 2020. Faced with a bleak outlook in the music industry, the album's release on the market is delayed until May 2021. 'Suckcess' takes them to tour a large part of the Iberian geography, reaping notable success from critics and the public. 'Suckcess' represents the consolidation of their style, with better production and more polarized sounds, which play with extremes and with melodic and catchy parts.
In 2024 and with the new stable and consolidated lineup Grapeshot releases its new EP 'Oblivion' in November. With 5 songs that show a good example of the band's maturity, with effective songs that play with new sounds, at times softer but also more abrasive, flirting with Sludge Metal or Southern Rock if necessary. A work that marks the opening of a new era for Grapeshot.
MEMBERS
Esteban Muñoz (singer): 2010 - present
José A. Poveda (guitar): 2010 - present
Marcos de la Calle (drums): 2010 - present
Borja Cabello (guitar): 2013 - 2020 (bassist) 2021 - present (guitarist)
Miguel García-Monge (bass): 2021 - present
PAST MEMBERS
Javier Pina (guitar): 2010 - 2021
Humberto Castañeda (bass): 2010 – 2013
https://www.facebook.com/GRAPESHOT.METAL
"Prelude Of Loss" was born once again from the meeting of the three souls that make up this creature (Gerassimos Evangelou - LORD AGHEROS, Antonio Billé - ANAKONDA and Andrea Tilenni - FEAR OF ETERNITY, ex SINOATH) and will be released in March 2025. A mandatory listening to those who have their musical background in the most melancholy dynamics of Metal and Post Rock of KATATONIA, SWALLOW THE SUN and NOVEMBRE, this new album will dig into your soul in search of the most hidden emotions!
https://linktr.ee/mykingdommusic
https://www.facebook.com/eternalwhitetrees
For fans of : Behexen, Seed of Iblis, and Dissection
"Anti-Cosmic Rebellion" delivers a relentless and immersive sonic experience that delves deep into themes of rebellion, darkness, and transcendence through anti-religious mutiny. The lyrics of songs such as "Qasam Be Shaytan", performed in his native Farsi, express a strong and defiant nihilism towards religion, particularly Islam. Other tracks, including the intro, incorporate verses from the Quran sung in reverse - a strikingly blasphemous and provocative display of artistry by Atash.
The album is now available digitally via Bandcamp and YouTube, under the label Iblis Manifestations. Physical copies will follow in early 2025.
Tracklist:
1) Al-Fatihah
2) Wrath Of Gods
3) Shadows Of Death
4) Possessed By The Void
5) Mesmerized
6) Qasam Be Shaytan
7) To Evil Thou Shall Succumb
8) Solar Apocalypse
9) Nordnundet (Taake Cover)
10) Al-Etmam
"Anti-Cosmic Rebellion" was mixed and mastered by Manticore Productions, while the cover art was done by Viltisvm.
As previously reported, Omid is facing deportation from Norway. Due to cultural differences and the genre's association with anti-religious sentiment, Atash, the sole member of Kaaboos, fears for his life if he is forced to return to Iran.
Omid, known by his stage name "Atash," fled Iran in 2019 seeking refuge in Norway, known for its deep black metal history. He envisioned Norway as a place where he could freely express himself musically and delve deeper into the genre's spiritual and empowering aspects.
However, in response to his music and antitheocratic stance under the Kaaboos moniker, Atash faced threats from certain groups. Fearing for his safety, he sought asylum in Norway.
After four years of residing in Norway, the Norwegian Immigration offices (UDI & UNE) rejected Atash's asylum claim and issued a deportation order. The decision disregards the potential dangers Atash faces upon returning to Iran.
Heavy metal, punk, and rock are deemed blasphemous and illegal in Iran. Participation in such music can lead to severe punishment, imprisonment, or even death.
Atash has a chance to appeal the decision, but legal representation comes at a steep cost. His lawyer requires a total of €17,000, of which Atash has already exhausted €6,000. Currently unemployed due to his asylum seeker status, Atash is struggling to cover basic necessities, let alone the remaining legal fees.
Atash has launched a fundraiser to raise the necessary funds for his legal battle. He pleads with the black metal community and anyone who values artistic freedom to donate and help him fight for his right to remain in Norway.
Donate here: https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/urgent-fundraiser-for-metal-refugee
https://www.facebook.com/IblisManifestations/
https://kaaboos.bandcamp.com/
Detroit (MI) - Melodic/Power Thrashers, AMONG THESE ASHES, have released a drum playthrough video, featuring Kyle Wagner, for "THE ENEMY IN I," a track from new album, EMBERS OF ELYSIUM. The video was created by Akuro Productions and is available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1_L_E6kzP5c
Embers of Elysium was released on December 6 via Alone Records! The album clocks in at over an hour of music and features 12 new tracks, plus a bonus song.
In discussing the new level reached on Embers of Elysium, guitarist Richard Clark states that it "is quite the leap for us in every aspect from Dominion Enthroned. Where Dominion was a full concept album, the first eight tracks on Embers of Elysium are standalone, and the last four tracks are part of a fictional sci-fi/horror concept called Chronicles of the Obsidian Reign. I can say with confident humility that every song on this album was crafted and delivered without compromise. The wide range of all of our influences is on display on this album. I think we executed it tastefully and with precision, and I hope it resonates powerfully with listeners."
Track
Listing:
1. Embers of Elysium
2. Serpents Among Rats
3. Faceless War Machines
4. Of One Blood
5. Stronger Than Death
6. Storm Within
7. The Undertow
8. The Enemy In I
9. Through Ethereal Voids
10. The Hybrid Bloodline
11. A Presence Unknown
12. The Obsidian Reign
*13. The Undertow (feat. Brooke Rousseau)
*Bonus track, featuring vocalist Brooke Rousseau (Lady Luna and the Devil).
Credits:
Recorded by Among These Ashes.
Mixed and mastered by Matt Roach.
Cover Art by Jayson Cessna
Kyle Wagner photo by Dark Dimm Photography.
Line-Up:
Richard Clark: lead/rhythm guitar, backing vocals, production, and songwriter
Jean-Pierre Abboud (JP): Lead and harmony vocals. JP is also the vocalist for traditional metal band, Traveler
Dylan Hamann: Rhythm guitar.
Kane Bochatyn: Bass
Kyle Wagner: Drums
Bio:
Among These Ashes is a melodic power/thrash metal band hailing from Detroit, Michigan (USA). The band's central focus is the creation of stellar, highly-memorable metal songs. The group's sound is crushingly heavy and punctuated by cerebral arrangements, thought-provoking lyrics, and dynamic shifts in tempo and aggression. Among These Ashes' debut musical offering, Dominion Enthroned, is a conceptual tour de force, inspired by modern societal parallels and struggles. Originally released independently, the record was later re-released under a single-album contract with Alone Records on vinyl and CD formats.
In April 2023, the band released an original single, entitled "The Enemy in I," which lyrically chronicles the woes of self-destruction. The band recorded a cover of "Sirens" by Savatage as an accompaniment to this release. In March 2024, Among These Ashes independently released a cover of W.A.S.P. track, "Restless Gypsy."
The band features Jean-Pierre Abboud (Traveler) on lead and harmony vocals, Dylan Hamann (Variform) and Richard Clark on lead and rhythm guitars, Kane Bochatyn on bass, and Kyle Wagner (Nethergate) on drums. Together, this line-up is committed to its vision of consistently delivering uncompromisingly heavy music to the metal hordes.
https://www.facebook.com/AmongTheseAshesMetal
After
'The Tower' and 'Asmodeus', now comes 'WALK WITH ME' the third
music video to be unleashed from VÖLVA'S grim and merciless
album, DESIRES PROFANE. A hymn of lust and temptation, a
pledge of dedication to the dark, 'Walk With Me' is another example of the raw
black metal power that rages in the veins of these Swedish witches.
The video for 'Walk With Me' was recorded live at studio Quaalude, Malmö, by Oliver Dahl and Axel Brandt - and you can watch it right here
Desires Profane was released on November 28th - on CD by Grind To Death Records and vinyl by Fiadh Productions - and the critical response has been excellent, with the likes of Distorted Sound Magazine, Metal.de, Metal Division Magazine and many, many more handing out praise and plaudits.
Follow the whispers in your heart and join the Völva coven!
https://www.grindtodeathrecords.com/
https://fiadh.bandcamp.com/
https://imperativepr.co.uk/artist-volva.html
Hailing from the vibrant city of Liepāja, Overcast Rain is
poised to make waves in the global metal scene once again with their highly
anticipated third studio album, Black Death. Set for release on April 11,
2025, under the esteemed Brutal Records banner,
this album promises to redefine the boundaries of dark metal with a sonic
assault like no other.
A Legacy Forged in Darkness
Formed in 2014 by the visionary duo Mihails Maslovs (vocals/guitar) and Kolja Kirk (drums), Overcast Rain has emerged as a beacon of Latvia’s thriving metal scene. Over the past decade, the band has undergone remarkable evolution, marked by lineup transformations and sonic experimentation, solidifying their place as one of the genre’s most dynamic and innovative forces.
Their discography boasts two critically acclaimed albums:
Since You Die (July 11, 2020)
My God Hates Me (March 1, 2022)
These releases have earned the band significant accolades, with tracks like “All Hope Is Gone” breaking into the Destrokit Rock Chart Top 50 and securing spots on the prestigious European Metal Channel rankings. Recognized as cultural milestones, both albums are enshrined in the National Library of Latvia.
The Evolution of Overcast Rain
After a brief hiatus, Mihails Maslovs and Andris Aleksejevs reignited the band in 2018, channeling a renewed vision to craft a heavier, more aggressive sound. The addition of new members and the transition away from female vocals heralded a bold new era for Overcast Rain. This revamped lineup debuted with electrifying performances at Bunker13 Fest and clinched second place at the Fresh Blood competition, setting the stage for their meteoric rise.
Their relentless energy and captivating performances have taken them across Europe and beyond, with standout appearances at premier festivals such as Dark Malta Fest, GoatHell Metal Fest, Barbar Fest, and DiFest. Sharing stages with icons like Die Krupps, Blood Red Throne, Psyclon Nine, and Ost+Front, Overcast Rain has solidified their reputation as a must-see act on the global metal circuit.
Black Death: A New Chapter
Overcast Rain finished album Black Death, a collection of 13 tracks that includes both brand-new songs and remastered fan favorites. This ambitious release showcases their relentless drive to push the boundaries of dark metal and promises to be a landmark achievement in their career.
Tracklist:
Intro
Black Death
Satanic Slut
Rain
Nightmare
Shadows
Damned
Lost
Motherland
Helloween
White Snow (feat. Artyom Kuricyn - Yomi on Flute (mokshan lang)
War (remastered)
Winter Depression (remastered)
The Current Lineup
Mihails Maslovs – Vocals, Guitar, Keyboard
Marks Širokovs – Drums, Samples, Backing Vocals
Rudolf Vistiņš – Guitar, Bass, Backing Vocals
Andris Aleksejevs – Lead Guitar
Leonidas Heidemanis – Lead Guitar
Aleksandrs Tiškevičs – Bass
A Storm Is Coming
As Overcast Rain gears up to release their heaviest single video yet, anticipation is reaching fever pitch. Under the Brutal Records banner, this dark metal powerhouse is ready to usher in a new era of dominance.
Stay tuned for updates—the storm is just beginning.
https://linktr.ee/brutalrecords.official
https://songwhip.com/overcastrain/
DREAMING DEATH Reveal Title Track From Upcoming Debut EP SINSITER
MINISTER
Australian Death Metal force DREAMING DEATH, featuring members of Beyond Mortal Dreams, Oath of Damnation, has unleashed the title track from their debut EP, Sinister Minister. A feral mix of old-school Death Thrash energy and chilling modern brutality, the track is a perfect introduction to the band’s raw and unrelenting sound.
YouTube: https://youtu.be/odlArf9yBnI
Bandcamp: https://lavadome.bandcamp.com/album/sinister-minister
The full Sinister Minister EP will be released on December 20th, 2024, on CD and digitally via Lavadome Productions. Featuring five tracks of relentless intensity, the EP channels the unholy spirit of Death Metal’s golden age.
Line-up:
Pahl Hodgson – Guitars, Bass, Vocals
Ross Duncan – Guitars, Bass
Matt "Skitz" Sanders – Drums
www.lavadome.org
The concept behind NUCLEAR DOOM STATE was to shed light on what we are experiencing in societies worldwide. The corrupt governments, the top 1% of the wealthiest individuals in the world, religious institutions, and social media platforms all play a hand in our collective suffering. The title track of the album serves as a sort of premonition of what’s to come if we continue down the path we’re currently on. Meanwhile, W.A.R. is more of a rallying cry for the middle and poorer classes to unite and change the current state of our lives. Stylistically this album was heavily influenced by bands like Death, Exodus, Power Trip, Slayer, and Gojira. It took a little less than a year to complete the album even with a lineup change in 2022. When our newest members Rob Maldonado and Ameer “TheBeheader ” Aljallad joined the band in April of 2023 we immediately went to work on all the songs that had been written over the years that would make up this album. Together we came up with some great ideas for the songs to have them reach their full potential. Rob himself even contributed to the album with his song titled Primordial Combat which was influenced lyrically by the anime series Baki Hanma
Tracklist
1. The Day After…
2. W.A.R.
3. Nuclear Doom State
4. Psychological Maceration
5. An Insatiable Lust For Violence
6. Primordial Combat
7. Taxed To Death
On a cold February day in 2018, Gil Vives, Randy Reiser, and Amir Jairazbhoy began discussing their musical journey over some beers in a New York City bar. The trio soon started writing what would ultimately become their debut album, March To Your Grave. They completed their lineup with the addition of George Garcia in October 2018. Two months later, they played their first show together to a sold-out crowd at Gussy’s Bar & Grill in Queens, NY, under the name Final Siege. The band released their debut album, March To Your Grave, independently on August 6, 2021.
In November 2022, co-founding members Amir Jairazbhoy and Randy Reiser took a step back as the band moved into its next phase of development. By April 15, 2023, Final Siege had solidified their new lineup with Ameer "The Beheader" Aljallad on drums and Rob Maldonado on guitar. The band’s musical influences include Death, Thrash, and Groove metal, and their lyrics explore themes of rebellion, war, and the mental toll of living in a conflict-ridden world. Final Siege has performed alongside national acts such as Suffocation, Atheist, Wrath, Enforcer, DRI, and Warbringer.
www.finalsiege.net
www.facebook.com/finalsiege
www.youtube.com/@finalsiege6379
CORRODING SOUL – “CORRODING SOUL”
Label: Independent Release
Release Date: January 24th 2025
Genre: Atmospheric Black Metal/Post Black Metal
For fans of: Unrequited | Sylvaine | Ghost Bath | Deafheaven
I have left the pain behind me. I am free and unburdened, spinning and turning, racing through the currents of memory with a lightness of being I could never have imagined when the shadows of loss encircled me, pouring like a flood of desolation into my desperate lungs. The tides of black still swell and subside beneath me, but I can see the deep fissures and fractures in its surface, rich with colours and shades of illumination that my tortured gaze could never see before; before I laid down my arms and stepped into the cold blades of insubstantial knives, until I ceased to fight and embraced the darkness, finding victory in my defeat.
Corroding Soul is the solo atmospheric black metal project of multi-instrumentalist David Lovejoy, yet that simple description does not prepare the listener for everything that Corroding Soul the album has to offer. Building on the success of EPs Hopeless and Nothing, Corroding Soul sees Lovejoy diving deeper and soaring higher as he explores the farthest shores of black metal’s kingdom, bringing a wonderful multitude of emotions, a breathtaking palette of hues and colours to its monochrome world, breaking through the ice with blinding rays of warm sunlight. Corroding Soul is made up of four movements, four intrinsically linked soundscapes that create a veritable symphony of sound and imagination; each multifaceted gem forming part of a greater whole. Opening track, ‘Shadow’ begins in beautifully tranquil fashion, before the listener is cast into a vast, evocative dream where blast beats and emotive lead guitars enfold the harsh, impassioned vocals. There is a sense of flying high above a past of trauma, looking back on life’s pain and sorrow from a new perspective as the music shifts moods and tempos as smoothly as silk. Lead single, ‘Tempest’, sends the soul soaring, its towering splendour juxtaposed with delicate intimacy. Together with ‘Bound’ it forms the heart of Corroding Soul, the two tracks enfolding you and carrying you away on cresting waves of profound intensity. And then there is ‘Sapphire’, an epic track of incredible, effervescent energy and ineffable beauty, shot through with a silver thread of bitter sweet melancholy, remembrance for a life left behind and loves lost, adorned in some cultured lead guitar work which brings to mind the flawless work of Dave Gilmour. It’s an ending in hope and healing after an exhilarating sonic adventure.
Complete with the impactful artwork of Abhijit Asad, Corroding Soul will be released on January 24th and will be available directly from the band at the Corroding Soul Bandcamp page. Accept the invitation and let David Lovejoy’s remarkable music take you on a journey you will never forget.
Line-up:
David Lovejoy – All Music and Vocals
https://www.youtube.com/@CorrodingSoul
https://www.facebook.com/corrodingsoulofficial
French Iconoclastic and polymorphic Black Metal duo BERLIAL present the first single from sophomore album "NOURISHING THE DISASTER TO COME". The song is "NOUVEAU MONDE" and it is available on My Kingdom Music YouTube Channel at https://youtu.be/ZhKK4f2DDWs and on all digital platforms.
It's Black Metal built like a wall of sound to be oppressive and melodic including 90's keyboards, a Blackened Death break, electronic elements and spoken words to sustain lyrics without compromises.
It brings them alongside to bands such as Dødheimsgard, Akhlys, Blut Aus Nord, Deadspace, Afraid of Destinity, Raven Throne, Decline of the I.
BERLIAL, how to feed the disaster, knowing you can't do without it.
"Nourishing The Disaster To Come" will be released on February 7th, 2025 on My Kingdom Music in digipakCD, LP (black and splatter blue vinyls) and digital.
You can Pre-Order here: https://shorturl.at/84xCN
My Kingdom Music: Cover (realized by Jeff Grimal)
Tracklist:
1.The Last Dance
2. Nouveau Monde
3. We Deserve To Fall Again
4. Ivresse De La Finitude
5. Nourishing The Disaster To Come
6. Le Néant Pour Éternité
https://linktr.ee/mykingdommusic
http://www.facebook.com/berlial666
Canadian band Crown of Madness have created a form of death metal that's both dissonant and emotive which is refreshing in a genre that can too often sound too harsh and mechanical. The music even has a strange atmospheric quality to it which is comparable to label mates Devenial Verdict but both the bands have their own personal vision. Preorders for their debut full length are up now and two songs from it can be heard https://crownofmadnessdm.bandcamp.com/album/memories-fragmented
CROWN OF MADNESS – “MEMORIES FRAGMENTED”
For
fans of
Ulcerate, Devenial Verdict, Dysgnostic, Gorguts
Crown of Madness have put out a slew of short-form releases, improving upon their sound with each one and culminating in this full length that sees the most evolved version of their music so far. As accomplished as it is, it also happens to be unique in the style of dissonant death metal - in that, it's deeply personal and palpably emotive, and that poignant, introspective mood pervades their entire album. The music almost has a melodic albeit melancholic quality to it that is refreshing for a style of music that usually sounds harsh and detached. At the same time the music is driven; the hypnotic riffs are invariably interspersed with bursts of blasts and there is good momentum generated in this calculated, undulating pattern which becomes addictive. 'Memories Fragmented' is a beautifully tempered album underpinned by unforgettable melodies, an ambitious release but one completely devoid of pretence, which is bound to be regarded as one of the standout albums in the style in the years to come.
Line up:
Sunshine Schneider - Guitar, Bass, Vocals
Connor Gordon - Drums
Artwork by Erskine Designs
Track listing
1. Visions From A Past Life
2. Sovereign Blood
3. Burdened
4. Ashes of Mine
5. When I Don't Remember You
6. Deafening
7. Sea of Fangs
8. Dreamless Nights No Longer
9. Hollow Thresher
10. The Grand Design
Release date - February 28th, 2025
https://www.facebook.com/transcendingobscurityrecords
https://www.facebook.com/crownofmadnessmetal
Thank you very much!Kunal Choksi Label owner Transcending Obscurity Mumbai, India
GRAVETHORN'S new release "ATROCITAS" continues the debut release, "UNDERGROUND RITUALS OF THOSE UNSEEN". Harnessing the anger and sense of overcoming all who oppress- the battle wages on as we are slowly uniting as a people and coming together in numbers to dissolve those who feel the greed for power, whether religious, political, financial, or other. If there ever were an uprising, perhaps Atrocitas would be the soundtrack of a revolution. It was written and recorded in Krystof's studio when he had COVID-19, and some of the medication he was taking may have influenced how the music came out (perhaps it opened the doors to the spiritual world to share ideas of those no longer with us). Atrocitas also features contributions from notable collaborators, including Joshua Bednarski (from the band Atomic War Machine) and Dave Sharpe (from the bands Dead by Wednesday, End Time Illusion, The Cro-Mags, and Dave Ellefson’s [of Megadeth] side band).
Tracklist
1. Atrocitas
2. The Great Thaw
3. Epic Battle
4. Destined to Burn
5. In Vengeance We Hunt
6. Barbaric War Declared
7. Hymns of Forbidden Places (feat. Joshua Bednarski)
8. Within the Berserker
9. Victory by Sunrise (feat. Dave Sharpe)
10. Creeping Death (Metallica Cover)
Gravethorn is a Blackened Death Metal band from Las Vegas, NV, formed in 2021 by Krystof during his journey to learn extreme metal mixing in his home studio, built during the 2020 pandemic. Initially working with recordings from his previous band Achromatica, which eventually disbanded, Krystof continued creating music, resulting in the release of several songs on Spotify and YouTube. Drummer Bob Hill (from Achromatica) later joined, and in October 2023, they unleashed their debut album, Underground Rituals of Those Unseen, which received critical acclaim from outlets like Metalized, Rock Hard, and Slowly We Rot.
Gravethorn's unique sound blends influences from bands like Emperor, Deicide, Amon Amarth, and even The Doors and Led Zeppelin, creating a distinctive blend of Blackened Death Metal. Known for embracing collaboration, the band has worked with notable musicians, including Glenn Lai (Achromatica) and Brian Crapser (Putrid Decay).
While quarantined with COVID-19 in October 2023, Krystof channeled his energy into writing and recording new material, resulting in the upcoming 2024 album Atrocitas, set to be released via Wormholedeath Records. Gravethorn continues to defy rigid genre classifications, staying true to their simple goal of making metal music, unbound by specific labels.
www.youtube.com/@gravethorn
www.facebook.com/p/Gravethorn
Finnish Deathgrind band Cannibal Accident is set to release their fifth studio album 'Disgust' on February 28th 2025 via Inverse Records.
The second double single 'Itseinhon Kusisella Alttarilla / Darken the Attic' is unleashed today. The music video is also done for the first track and it features Nikki666 on guest vocals.
Video
is available here: https://youtu.be/GuPBSDV3Yvo
Listen to the double-single on streaming services: https://push.fm/fl/ca-itseinho
Kurwa Doktor comments the tracks:
Itseinhon Kusisella Alttarilla
- It's the third time when our friend Nikki 666 has written lyrics and arranged them onto our song, again manifesting the obnoxiously marvellous "punk rock" side of Cannibal Accident.
Darken The Attic
- Dissonant grindcore, blackmetallish anguish and claustrophobic horror are the ingredients of this song, which differs drastically from most the material the band has ever written.
Upcoming gigs:
14.12. Tallinn (Estonia)
28.02. Turku (Finland)
01.03. Pori (Finland)
Cannibal Accident - Disgust (Album 2025)
Track list:
1. Explicit Everything
2. Toleraped
3. Darkest Auer
4. When Only Fans Blow On Empty Stage 5. Flesh Fabricant
6. Darken The Attic
7. Itseinhon Kusisella Alttarilla (feat. Nikki 666)
8. Mouthbreathing Bottomfeeder
9. In The Meat Of The Night
10. EU-rope Around Your Neck
11. Kemperverse (Kemper Trilogy part 3: Mama's Boy)
12. Wife Eater (Woman's Best Friend)
13. R.I.C.H. (Relying In Capital Heresy)
14. Viimene Fiitti (feat. Ulti-Make)
15. Omniworld
16. Inhumanely Precipitated Biodegradation
17. No One Loves You Anymore
18. I Want To Pay More Taxes
19. Insult / Result
20. Scorched Meat Tactics
Album cover by Maxime Taccardi
Biography:
Formed in 2007, Cannibal Accident have released four full-length albums and a number of smaller releases. Old-school grindcore, death metal, hardcore and mosh part(ie)s are combined in brutally cutting, compact songs where speed, heaviness and catchiness are the main denominators.
Cannibal Accident live on stage is a comprehensive psychophysical experience, no holds barred.
Listen to the first double-single 'Scorched Meat Tactics - Explicit Everything' https://push.fm/fl/cannibal-accident-scorched
Line-up:
Kolkka - guitar
Wilkman - drums
Raisio - low
Kurwa Doktor - high
Jondom - bass & backing howls
https://www.youtube.com/@CannibalAccident
https://www.facebook.com/cannibalaccident
Introducing MARROWOMB. This Chicago-based blackened-death entity is set to leave an indelible mark on the world of extreme music with its debut album, PHISENOMIE.
Over five years in the making, Phisenomie is the brain spawn of multi-instrumentalist Frank Lato and features drums by renowned session drummer Kevin Paradis (ex-Benighted).
MARROWOMB and Ghost Cult Magazine have teamed for the exclusive premiere of the album's lead single, "Vicarious Visage," a song that tells the story of an individual so consumed by their external persona that the façade they present to the world begins to reshape their inner self.
"This song did not come together easily," states Lato. "It started as a puzzle piece, and I didn’t know how to end it. Then, I remembered a couple of old riffs I had lying around for years. I put together the clean guitar break and the ending riffs that followed it and inserted them into the song. Once I heard this result, I knew it was finally finished. The ending to this one became one of my favorite passages on the record even though it took the longest to create."
Listen to "Vicarious Visage" at https://ghostcultmag.com/exclusive-single-premiere-marrowomb-shares-a-new-single-vicarious-visage-new-album-coming-soon/
Over eight meticulously crafted tracks, Phisenomie delivers an unrelenting experience that blurs the boundaries between extreme and experimental. Each song provides a labyrinth of ferocious riffs and punishing rhythms, showcasing Lato’s visionary approach to composition. Phisenomie immerses listeners in a soundscape that is both savage and cerebral. This debut offering is more than just an album—it is a journey through the depths of the human psyche, where chaos and catharsis converge.
Phisenomie is due out on February 21, 2025. Pre-order the album at https://marrowomb.bandcamp.com/album/phisenomie
The artwork for Phisenomie was done by Penny Slinger with layout by Frank Lato. Photography by the legendary Peter Beste.
Tracklisting:
1) Phantasia Kataleptike
2) Sickness Unto Life
3) Vicarious Visage
4) Inner Ring
5) Black Gossamer
6) Veil of Cold
7) The Mirror
8) Despairloom
MARROWOMB is a blackened death metal project formed from the ashes of former Chicago-based bands Polyptych and Endmember in 2020. Spearheaded by mastermind Frank Lato, the artistry of MARROWOMB knows no bounds and takes an uncompromising approach to songwriting. The project takes its influences from various sources; however, the prominent focus is centered on internal conflict and struggle.
MARROWOMB opts for a simplistic approach to its lyrical content and concepts; however, this is not a surface-level entity. For those who choose to venture beyond the surface, there are rewards to seeking out additional truths, messages, and meanings within the music.
MARROWOMB is:
Frank Lato: guitars, bass, vocals, synths/programming
Kevin Paradis: drums
Guest appearances:
Greg Livas: solo on “The Mirror”
Curtis Vamarassi: solo on “Black Gossamer”
Shane Hill: solo on “Despairloom”
All guitar solos recorded by Greg Livas at Ohmstead Studios
https://marrowomb.bandcamp.com/album/phisenomie
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"Arglistige Täuschung" translated as "Deceptive Deception," is a masterpiece of dark industrial EBM that blends haunting atmospheres, intricate sound design, and disturbing melodies. Formed in 1990 in Witten, Germany by Stefan Schäfer (vocals) and Volker Rathmann (machines), the German group, known for their dark and uncompromising approach, solidified their reputation with this groundbreaking album.
"Arglistige Täuschung" was originally released in 1993 after a few tape releases, which proved to be a real commercial success for their record label with its sonic innovations and its post-DAF or Nitzer Ebb power and an underlying rawness that will remain the band's trademark over the years. A record that is both thought-provoking and captivating, from the first track "Tibet", the listener is immersed in a world of dissonance and dark beauty. It is a mood setter, preparing you for the psychological journey that awaits, without ever letting up.
The use of synthesizers is particularly masterful, with cold, metallic tones underpinned by warm, organic bass lines that give the album a sense of isolation and intimacy. One of the most notable features is the vocal delivery, which oscillates between haunting chants and a low bass voice. There is a sense of controlled chaos throughout the record, where sounds often seem on the verge of disintegration, but always held together by a singular and intense vision. It is dark, thought-provoking and bold, an album that will continue to reveal more with every listen. In short, “Arglistige Täuschung” is a triumph. Prager Handgriff have created something absolutely unique: a compelling and multifaceted sonic experience that showcases their immense creativity and bold approach to music. This is a record that demands attention, patience, and a willingness to embrace the uncomfortable.
“Arglistige Täuschung” Tracklist:
A1.Tibet 03:54
A2.Deutschland? 03:30
A3.Klaustrophobie 03:26
A4.Flucht 03:58
A5.Herbst 05:50
B1.Das Du 03:52
B2.Zivilisation 03:27
B3.Monsun 03:38
B4.Bilder Meiner Angst 04:30
B5.Großstadtliebe 04:59
C1.Baskerville 06:08
C2.Wahnsinn 02:46
C3.Schwermetall 03:58
C4.Tollwut 03:28
D1.Prag 02:57
D2.Herzschlag 03:06 (Bonus Track)
D3.Morgengrauen 05:38 (Bonus Track)
D4.Zäsur 04:09 (Bonus Track)
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INSURRECTION
– “EXILED TO EARTH “
Format: Music Cassette(digitally, only the 4 'ETE' EP tracks will be available to stream in 8-BIT)
Label: Tunnelgeur Records
INSURRECTION (NL) offers the ultimate blend between brutality, melody and catchiness with their raging melodic death/thrash. Hailing from the north of the Netherlands, founded in 2008, these Dutch thrashers released their critically acclaimed 6-track debut EP 'Catatonic' on Big Bad Wolf Records in 2015. First print sold-out in no time and Insurrection subsequently did a whole shitload of shows promoting this release in the Netherlands and Germany.
Following up their successful debut EP, Insurrection released full-length album ‘Circles Of Despair’ in 2019 on Big Bad Wolf/Headbangers Records (mix & mastering by Fredrik Nordström, who previously mixed In Flames, Arch Enemy, Dimmu Borgir etc.). Still tight and energetic, but pushing the envelope on this release by refining their death/thrash sound into a more diverse approach.
With 4-track EP ‘Exiled To Earth’, Insurrection presented their most melodic and mature release in 2023. Containing meticulously written and thought out melodeath/thrash tracks. Equally aggressive, upbeat and melodic, but with an added touch of prog and atmosphere this time. ‘Exiled To Earth’ was mixed and mastered by Mendel bij de Leij (Aborted, Severe Torture, Haliphron a.o.).
Critically acclaimed for their killer songwriting skills and their tight live performances (more than 120 shows played all over Europe with metal icons such as Destruction, Cryptopsy, King Diamond, Cradle Of Filth, Suffocation, Hypocrisy a.o.) during the past few years, Insurrections quality is no longer an underground secret. With a special edition re-release of ‘Exiled To Earth’ (including 10 (!) live & 8-BIT bonus tracks) these melodeath/thrashers are ready to rise like the tide out of the underground!
Tracklist:
Side A:
01. Hopeless World Below
02. The End Of Honesty
03. In Terram Extorres
04. Crimson Skies
05. Futile Existence(live)
06. Dawn Of Defeat(live)
07. Moribund(live)
8-BIT:
01. Hopeless World Below
02. The End Of Honesty
03. In Terram Extorres
04. Crimson Skies
05. Spiralling Down
06. On Circles Of Despair
07. Moribund
INSURRECTION is:
Douwe Talma: Drums
Marten Hutten: Guitar
Armand Venema: Guitar
Pieter Oeverling: Vocals/Bassguitar
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Label: Ardua Music
Release Date: February 7th 2025
Genre: Melodic Doom/Death Metal
For fans of: Paradise Lost | My Dying Bride | Shape Of Despair | Officium Triste
He stands upon the shore of a turbulent winter sea, snow drifting about his feet upon the dull, wet sand. A chill wind blows in across the colourless waves that reflect the colourless sky above, cutting through his thin shirt and carelessly unbuttoned coat that hangs uselessly from one shoulder. It bites at his skin with teeth like needles of ice, but he has no sense of feeling within or without. His empty eyes stare at the storm-tossed waters and he wonders if there is comfort to be found there, in the deep, dark places, hidden from the sun. A peace without end…
After years lost in the silence, far from sight though never far from memory, Inborn Suffering have returned. The kings of Parisian melodic, majestic doom death have emerged from the dust and shadows with a gargantuan new album of heart rending emotion…and while some unexpected returns bring with them only tarnished dreams and faded treasure, Pale Grey Monochrome adorns the Inborn Suffering legacy in sombre gravitas and shades of dusk and gold. As the foreboding ‘Wounding’ falls desolate into the arms of ‘From Lowering Tides’ sadness imbues every lamenting note. As an unkind world bows the shoulders beneath the weight of tragedy, this song swallows you into its darkness, sharing its bitter tears and shattered dreams. ‘Pale Grey Monochrome’ follows with a richly textured guitar riff, before the incredible heft of the first drum beat drives the air from your lungs, like a moment of terrible realisation. Exquisitely paced this wonderful title track leads you on, across vast wastes to the incomparable ‘Tales From An Empty Shell’ – searingly beautiful, this is an absolute masterclass in the melancholy arts of doom. Loss, despair, fear and hope all embrace the listener as they travel on to the sublime fragility and sweeping magnificence of album closer, ‘Drawing Circles’…and there could be no better way to end this incredible work of emotive metal. Pale Grey Monochrome is more than a triumphant return, it is an album that will take you beneath its wings, leaving you breathless and stunned.
Now with the backing of Ardua Music, home to many of the greatest doom death bands around, Inborn Suffering will unveil the sorrow filled tour de force of Pale Grey Monochrome on February 7th. Mixed and mastered with the deftest of touches by Déhà of Opus Magnum Studio (Abduction, Deadspace, Wolvennest etc) and adorned in the powerful artwork of Franck Besançon (Maveth, Solemn Lament, Silent Hill: Townfall etc), Pale Grey Monochrome has been carefully curated by Inborn Suffering and the results are remarkable. In February Ardua music will also reissue Inborn Suffering's two revered early albums, Wordless Hope and Regression To Nothingness – the year ahead looks bleak indeed…
Line-up:
Laurent Chaulet - Vocals/Guitars
Emmanuel Ribeiro - Bass
Stéphane Peudupin - Guitar
Thomas Rugolino – Drums
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Ömer
Doğramacı is a multidimensional artist and musician who brings a unique blend
of cultural and musical influences to his work. Born in the Bronx, New York, Doğramaci’s
upbringing was shaped by a diverse range of experiences and cultural
influences. From an early age, he was exposed to various traditional wisdom
teachings, which ignited a deep interest in spirituality and mysticism that
would come to influence his artistic and musical pursuits.
Throughout his life, Doğramacı has pursued various musical styles, drawing on the diverse cultural influences that have shaped him. He has studied and performed traditional Turkish and Middle Eastern music, as well as jazz, rock, and electronic music. His work is characterized by a fluidity that crosses boundaries and defies categorization, as he brings together elements of these diverse genres in his compositions and performances.
Tracklist
1. The King's Feast
2. Pray for Death
3. Fog of War
4. Deep Gaze into the Flames of Hell
5. Call to Prayer
6. Narcissistic Society
7. Inner Sanctum
8. Pain of Existence
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https://fragmentarysolidabyss.net/
The
Rising Force of Brazilian Thrash Metal
Since their formation in 2010, Válvera has emerged as one of Brazil's most promising metal bands. With three powerhouse albums under their belt—Cidade Em Caos (2015), Back To Hell (2017), and Cycle Of Disaster (2020)—the band has captivated audiences and critics alike. Their most recent release, Cycle Of Disaster, launched globally through Brutal Records (USA), earned high praise, ranking as the 8th best Brazilian metal album of 2020 by Roadie Crew, Brazil’s leading rock and metal magazine.
Thrash Metal Titans with a Global Reach
Known for their electrifying performances, Válvera has played over 300 shows and completed three international tours, leaving their mark across continents:
Back To Hell European Tour (2018): Performed in Germany, France, Belgium, Czech Republic, Netherlands, Slovenia, Poland, and Italy.
South American Tour with Prong (2022): Stunned audiences in Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Peru, and Colombia.
Unleashed Fury European Tour Part I (2023): Played to packed venues in Germany, Belgium, the Netherlands, Czech Republic, and Poland.
With their distinct sound—a fusion of thrash metal and innovative subgenre elements—European media has coined their style as "Neo Thrash Metal."
On the Brink of Global Domination
Válvera's music is available across all major streaming platforms, and four tracks have even made their way into popular online games like Guitar Flash and GrooVR. As they finalize their upcoming album, Unleashed Fury, at Dual Noise Studios, the band is gearing up for their Reckoning Europe Tour in April 2025, with shows spanning six countries.
Sharing the Stage with Legends
Válvera has performed alongside some of metal’s greatest acts, including Sepultura, Destruction, Prong, Angra, Krisiun, Ratos de Porão, CPM 22, Gorgoroth, Korzus, Almah, and Project 46, to name a few. Their resume also boasts appearances at major festivals like Rock Na Praça, Maniacs Metal Meeting, and Semana do Rock.
Meet the Band:
Vocals & Guitar: Glauber Barreto
Guitar: Rodrigo Torres
Bass: Gabriel Prado
Drums: Leandro Peixoto
With relentless energy and a passion for conquering stages worldwide, Válvera is ready to unleash their fury and cement their place among metal’s elite. Follow them now and join their journey to the top of the global metal scene!
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In
early 2023, a spark ignited the flames of DREADMASK, a melodic
death metal band based in Eindhoven, with members originating from Greece,
Hungary, and The Netherlands. Fuelled by their shared passion for meaningful
heavy music, Dreadmask wasted no time in making their mark on the scene. After
each member had taken a break from previous bands, John Kourentas, Elger van
Delft, and Antonis Mougiakakos initiated the band's first incarnation. The
group was settled when Zoltán Herczog came aboard in the summer of 2023.
Dreadmask, derived from the fusion of 'dread' and 'mask,' embodies the essence
of fear and concealment.
AEON OF AWARENESS – “THE EMBRACING LIGHT OF RAROHENGA”
MORTIFEROTH – „...TO THE ABYSS“ (TAPE/EP)
DISTRESSED TO MARROW – “THE LAST GIVEAWAY”(MCD / EP )
Hier kann “Hammergeddon 666” – Die Katakomben betritt man nicht allein“ in verschiedenen Formaten (CD, Vinyl, Tape, Digital) bestellt werden: https://supremechaos.com/artists/nocte-obducta/
Auf der ersten Seite der EP führen uns NOCTE OBDUCTA
zurück zu ihren musikalischen Wurzeln, inspiriert von dem wegweisenden Album
„Schwarzmetall (Ein primitives Zwischenspiel)“. Die neuen Titel „Hammergeddon“,
„Schorm“, „Blut, Bier, Dunkelheit“ und „Faustphisto“ reflektieren die rohe
Intensität und die ungezähmte Kraft, die die Band seit ihren Anfängen
auszeichnet. Diese Tracks verkörpern die Essenz des frühen NOCTE OBDUCTA-Sounds,
der über die Jahre hinweg gewachsen ist und durch die kreative
Weiterentwicklung der Band eine neue Dimension erreicht hat.
Auf der zweiten Seite der EP erwartet die Hörer*innen mit „Auf wortlosen Fluren“ ein eindrucksvolles Meisterwerk, das als dritter Teil der Serie „Gemälde derer, die schieden“ eine ganz eigene Erzählung fortführt. Diese überlange Komposition ist weit mehr als nur ein musikalisches Stück; sie ist eine epische Klangreise, die die Zuhörer*innen tief in eine Welt aus atmosphärischer Dichte und eindringlicher Emotionalität eintauchen lässt. Mit einer bemerkenswerten Vielschichtigkeit entfaltet sich eine Klanglandschaft, die musikalisch über die Grenzen des Black Metal hinausgeht und lyrisch mit seinem auf Deutsch verfasstem Text einmalig ist.
„Hammergeddon 666“ ist ein weiteres Zeugnis für die Fähigkeit von NOCTE OBDUCTA, sowohl die Vergangenheit zu ehren als auch die Zukunft des Black Metal mitzugestalten. Diese EP ist ein Muss für jeden, der die tiefgründige Klangkunst von NOCTE OBDUCTA schätzt.
„Hammergeddon 666“ erschien am 6. Dezember 2024 über Supreme Chaos Records.
Tracklist:
A1. Hammergeddon
A2. Schorm
A3. Blut, Bier, Dunkelheit
A4. Faustphisto
B1. Auf wortlosen Fluren (Gemälde derer, die schieden – Teil III)
Spielzeit 19:17
Good To Know:
Für Vinyl konzeptionierte EP mit Bonus-B-Seite.
Gemastert in der Tonbraurei, Aufnahme in den altbekannten Ultraton Studios.
Vorbote des 15ten Albums der Mainzer.
Musiker:
Marcel GITARREN, GESANG, KEYBOARDS, BASS
Torsten GESANG
Stefan GITARREN, GESANG
Malte SCHLAGZEUG
Heidig BASS
Diskographie:
1999 Lethe (Gottverreckte Finsternis)
2000 Taverne (In Schatten schäbiger Spelunken)
2001 Schwarzmetall (Ein primitives Zwischenspiel)
2002 Galgendämmerung (Von Nebel, Blut und Totgeburten)
2003 Stille (Das nagende Schweigen)
2004 Nektar Teil I (Zwölf Monde, eine Hand voll Träume)
2005 Nektar Teil II (Seen, Flüsse, Tagebücher)
2008 Sequenzen einer Wanderung
2011 Verderbnis (Der Schnitter kratzt an jeder Tür)
2013 Umbriel (Das Schweigen zwischen den Sternen)
2016 Mogontiacum (Nachdem die Nacht herabgesunken)
2017 Totholz (Ein Raunen aus dem Klammwald)
2020 Irrlicht (Es schlägt dem Mond ein kaltes Herz)
2023 Karwoche (Die Sonne der Toten pulsiert)
2024 Hammergeddon 666 (Die Katakomben betritt man nicht allein)
https://linktr.ee/nocteobducta
EMP und Rock Hard präsentieren:
Samstag, 14. Juni 2025 – Oberhausen, Deutschland – Turbinenhalle *
Montag, 16. Juni 2025 – London, Großbritannien – Shepherds Bush Empire
Mittwoch, 18. Juni 2025 – Zürich, Schweiz – Komplex 457 *
Donnerstag, 19. Juni 2025 – München, Deutschland – Tonhalle *
Dienstag, 24. Juni 2025 – Mailand, Italien – Alcatraz
Sänger Zak Stevens erklärt:
"Wie ihr euch vorstellen könnt, gibt es bei diesen Shows so viele besondere Dinge, die mir durch den Kopf jagen. Wir können zum ersten Mal in über 20 Jahren eine Reihe an Headliner-Shows spielen, die uns direkt zurück zu all den unglaublichen Fans bringen, die uns über die letzten drei Dekaden so viele unvergessliche Erinnerungen geschenkt haben. Das hier ist unsere Chance, denen, die uns all die Jahre unterstützt haben, etwas zurückzugeben!"
Im Rahmen dieser lang erwarteten Rückkehr auf die Bühnen nach gut einem Jahrzehnt, wird das ikonische Line-up, bestehend aus John Lee Middleton, Zak Stevens, Chris Caffery, Jeff Plate und Al Pitrelli, auch auf folgenden Festivals auftreten:
Freitag, 13. Juni 2025 – Leeuwarden, Niederlande – Into The Grave Festival
Sonntag, 22. Juni 2025 – Dessel, Belgien – Graspop Metal Meeting
Donnerstag, 26. Juni, 2025 – Barcelona, Spanien – Rockfest
Samstag, 28. Juni 2025 – Thessaloniki, Griechenland – Rockwave Festival
"All diese großartigen Festival-Shows werden unglaublich gut kommen. Es ist schwer, sich das Maß an Spannung rund um diese Shows auch nur vorzustellen," führt Zak fort.
Savatage-Gründer Jon Oliva drückt seine Enttäuschung darüber aus, diesmal nicht dabei sein zu können, freut sich aber gleichzeitig auch sehr für seine Bandkollegen: "Ich bin sehr aufgeregt, dass die Jungs ein paar Shows spielen. Leider werde ich aus gesundheitlichen Gründen nicht in der Lage sein, die Jungs bei dieser Reihe von Shows zu begleiten, aber das ist hoffentlich nur vorübergehend. Ich werde im Studio weiter an neuer Musik für die Zukunft der Band arbeiten. Diese Shows werden großartig werden und ich werde mit ihnen daran arbeiten, sie für euch vorzubereiten. Ich weiß, dass ihr es lieben werdet!!! Ich und die Jungs sind sehr aufgeregt und bereit, es krachen zu lassen! Ich danke euch allen für die Unterstützung in all den Jahren und wir können es kaum erwarten, mit euch zu rocken!"
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New
album “NOCTAMBULIST II: DE DROOM” to be released 7 February 2025
via These Hands Melt.
Dutch blackgaze band Noctambulist have unveiled a music video to the second single off their upcoming album “Noctambulist II: De Droom”.
The video to the track “Lichteter” here was premiered via No Clean Singing today, and can be watched here: https://www.nocleansinging.com/2024/12/06/an-ncs-video-premiere-noctambulist-lichteter/
"Lyrically the song explores the desire for a stable albeit mediocre future only to discover the present has fallen apart in the meantime", said the band. "It is emblematic of the themes found on much of the songs throughout the album. It falls in a comfortable transition between the harsher tones found on Elegieën and the experimental nature of De Droom."
The new album “Noctambulist II: De Droom” will be released on 7 February 2025 in CD, vinyl and digital formats via These Hands Melt. Recorded in Tilburg between February and April 2023 at Catacomben Studios, De Droom sees Noctambulist diving deeper into post-punk and shoegaze influences while retaining the fierceness of their debut record Elegiëen.
“Lichteter” and previous single “Aderlater” are available to stream via all digital platforms.
“Noctambulist II: De Droom” can be pre-ordered via These Hands Melt: https://lnk.to/noctambulist
De Droom sees Noctambulist diving deeper into post-punk and shoegaze influences while retaining the fierceness of their debut record Elegiëen. What sets De Droom apart from the first record is that the writing was done with the entire band on board whereas full song ideas used to be presented by a few members. The songs this time around are just that, songs.
While De Droom is not a concept album most songs reflect on the beauty of a mediocre co-habitual existence while also struggling with the seemingly impossible dream of home ownership. The album cover features a bedroom of a derelict villa, reflecting the themes of hope, failure and heartbreak present on the album.
Noctambulist are an atmospheric post-black metal outfit from Tilburg, the Netherlands. Formed in 2015 between housemates J.D. Kaye, Sam C.A. and Mitchell Scheerder, they set out to create a hard-hitting, melancholic style of black metal that draws inspiration from other genres such as post-rock, shoegaze, new wave and post-punk.
Noctambulist stand for contrasts. Serotonin summits and strung-out canyons. The empty and the grandiose. The beautiful and the appalling.
After defining their sound and completing the lineup with guitarists Tristan Tabbers and Stef Heesakkers they released their full-length debut “Noctambulist I: Elegieën” via Northern Silence Productions. Their second album “Noctambulist II: De Droom” will be released through These Hands Melt in February 2025.
Noctambulist are
J.D. Kaye – Vocals & Guitar
Stef Heesakkers – Guitar
Tristan Tabbers – Guitar
Sam C.A. – Bass
Mitchell Scheerder - Drums
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Detroit (MI) - Melodic/Power Thrashers, AMONG THESE ASHES, have released new album, EMBERS OF ELYSIUM, on Alone Records! The album clocks in at over an hour of music and features 12 new tracks, plus a bonus song.
Stream/purchase at the following links:
https://amongtheseashes.bandcamp.com/album/embers-of-elysium
https://alone.gr/shop/product/among-these-ashes-embers-of-elysium-cd/
In discussing the new level reached on Embers of Elysium, guitarist Richard Clark states that it "is quite the leap for us in every aspect from Dominion Enthroned. Where Dominion was a full concept album, the first eight tracks on Embers of Elysium are standalone, and the last four tracks are part of a fictional sci-fi/horror concept called Chronicles of the Obsidian Reign. I can say with confident humility that every song on this album was crafted and delivered without compromise. The wide range of all of our influences is on display on this album. I think we executed it tastefully and with precision, and I hope it resonates powerfully with listeners."
Track
Listing:
1. Embers of Elysium
2. Serpents Among Rats
3. Faceless War Machines
4. Of One Blood
5. Stronger Than Death
6. Storm Within
7. The Undertow
8. The Enemy In I
9. Through Ethereal Voids
10. The Hybrid Bloodline
11. A Presence Unknown
12. The Obsidian Reign
*13. The Undertow (feat. Brooke Rousseau)
*Bonus track, featuring vocalist Brooke Rousseau (Lady Luna and the Devil).
Credits:
Recorded by Among These Ashes.
Mixed and mastered by Matt Roach.
Cover Art by Jayson Cessna
Line-Up:
Richard Clark: lead/rhythm guitar, backing vocals, production, and songwriter
Jean-Pierre Abboud (JP): Lead and harmony vocals. JP is also the vocalist for traditional metal band, Traveler
Dylan Hamann: Rhythm guitar.
Kane Bochatyn: Bass
Kyle Wagner: Drums
Bio:
Among These Ashes is a melodic power/thrash metal band hailing from Detroit, Michigan (USA). The band's central focus is the creation of stellar, highly-memorable metal songs. The group's sound is crushingly heavy and punctuated by cerebral arrangements, thought-provoking lyrics, and dynamic shifts in tempo and aggression. Among These Ashes' debut musical offering, Dominion Enthroned, is a conceptual tour de force, inspired by modern societal parallels and struggles. Originally released independently, the record was later re-released under a single-album contract with Alone Records on vinyl and CD formats.
In April 2023, the band released an original single, entitled "The Enemy in I," which lyrically chronicles the woes of self-destruction. The band recorded a cover of "Sirens" by Savatage as an accompaniment to this release. In March 2024, Among These Ashes independently released a cover of W.A.S.P. track, "Restless Gypsy."
The band features Jean-Pierre Abboud (Traveler) on lead and harmony vocals, Dylan Hamann (Variform) and Richard Clark on lead and rhythm guitars, Kane Bochatyn on bass, and Kyle Wagner (Nethergate) on drums. Together, this line-up is committed to its vision of consistently delivering uncompromisingly heavy music to the metal hordes.
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This Friday, December 6, 2024, blackened death metal masters THULCANDRA will release their first-ever live album, "Live Demise", that celebrates the first chapter and early days of the band!
"Live Demise" was recorded live in 2011 at a hometown show in Munich, Germany, and features true gems that the band hasn't performed in more than a decade, all with the original line-up consisting of Sebastian Ludwig, Tobias Ludwig, Matthias Landes (Dark Fortress, Noneuclid) and Steffen Kummerer (Obscura, Death, Cynic).
A video clip for the previously-released live version of "Fallen Angel's Dominion", today, THULCANDRA are premiering "Night Eternal (Live)"!
Band mastermind, Steffen Kummerer, comments:
"With "Night Eternal" we present you the opening track of our debut album "Fallen Angel’s Dominion" (2010), taken off our first ever live release "Live Demise". Tracked at a home town show in Munich, Germany a decade ago, we celebrate the early days of the band in a raw and energetic setting, showcasing each member on fire. See you all on our upcoming European run with Sacramentum at a venue near you!"
The video clip for "Night Eternal (Live)" is now streaming https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9LhtC2L3RmM
THULCANDRA’s rise to power ignited when the four-piece unleashed their debut album, "Fallen Angel’s Dominion", upon metaldom in 2010. Followed by their 2011 masterpiece, "Under a Frozen Sun", "Live Demise" contains brutal-as-hell classics from both records, like "Black Flags Of Hate", "In Blood And Fire" and "The Spirit Of The Night", aptly capturing the spirit and high-voltage energy of both the crowd and band. Ragers such as "Night Eternal" and "Fallen Angel's Dominion" perfectly showcase the band's raw and intense performances in their early days, and prove how THULCANDRA has quickly stepped up as one of the leading bands of their genre!
Due to the pandemic, which was subsequently followed by their latest, much-acclaimed studio album "Hail The Abyss" (released in May 2023 via Napalm Records ( https://napalmrecords.com/thulcandra ), "Live Demise" could not be released alongside THULCANDRA's 20th anniversary as originally planned. Now, with mixing and mastering by Dan Swanö (Katatonia, Edge Of Sanity, Dissection) and cover artwork designed by Herbert Lochner, this very special release will become available in only strictly limited editions exclusively via Napalm Records and at THULCANDRA's upcoming live shows - including their European co-headlining run with legendary Swedish black and death metal band Sacramentum with support from Nephylim. The tour begins January 2025; find all upcoming dates listed below!
Pre-Order "Live Demise" https://lnk.to/Thulcandra-LiveDemise
"Live
Demise" track listing:
01. In The Realm Of Thousand Deaths
02. Night Eternal
03. Fallen Angel's Dominion
04. Black Flags Of Hate
05. In Blood And Fire
06. Aeon Of Darkness
07. The Spirit Of The Night
08. In Silence We Eternally Slee
"Live Demise" will be available on December 6, 2024 .
https://www.thetruethulcandra.com/
Formed in 2020, CENTURY have hastened their ascent of the true-metal underground on the strength of 2023’s The Conquest of Time debut album. While both members of the duo are veterans of the metal underground, with CENTURY do they uphold the noble, heroic sound of early Swedish heavy metal – namely, the cult icons of Heavy Load, Overdrive, Gotham City, and Axewitch. Now, with their second album, they’re set to eclipse that mini-classic.
Titled Sign of the Storm, CENTURY’s sophomore full-length builds on all the strengths of the debut and sends everything further back in time. Amazingly, Sign of the Storm sounds time-stamped strictly at 1982. From songwriting – brisk in its energy but never belabored, almost casual in its overt heroism, with riffs on the right side of hot-rockin’ and not without a twinge of melancholy – on to the production – clean and spacious but not lacking grit, “big” but in an authentically underground way, conveying both castle high and dungeon low – CENTURY here offer swords & sorcery heavy metal like few others in the modern era. To say Sign of the Storm sounds truly OLD is not a disservice to either that production nor especially the songwriting (or even guitarist’s Staffan Tengnér’s impassioned, olde-worlde vocals); it simply underlines the fact that the duo are absolute masters of their eldritch domestic idiom, and that this latest album deserves to be spoken in the same discussion as those aforementioned legends. “No Time for Tomorrow” – the medieval metal past is alive with CENTURY!
Line-up:
Leo Ekström Sollenmo Drums, Bass
Staffan Tengnér Guitars, Vocals, Bass
From Stockholm, Sweden
Release date:
24th January 2025
Release info:
LP edition, various colors (Electric Assault)
CD edition with sticker, obi (Dying Victims)
Tracklist
1 Sacrifice
2 Children Of The Past
3 Necromancer
4 The Chains Of Hell
5 Fallen Hero
6 Sign Of The Storm
7 Fly Away
8 No Time For Tomorrow
9 Possessed By The Night
10 Sorceress
Pre-order:
https://electricassaultrecords.bigcartel.com/
https://electricassaultrecords.bandcamp.com/album/sign-of-the-storm
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Hi
everybody,Petr from PARAT PRODUCTIONS, Czech Republic,
here. This year's eighth studio album by Slovak death/doom legends THALARION, titled "CRYOPRESERVATION",
was released on CD by Pařát Productions on August 12th, and on
December 16th, the LP and MC versions will also be available. From my point of
view, it's an amazing record that I want to own as a collector on three types
of physical media. I will be happy if this activity, let's say a Christmas
present, will also make other fans of the band happy.
Release Date: 16.12. 2024
Limited Only:
LP black / 250 copies, MC / 100 copies
You can listen full album on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LzfD3ZIwe98&t=726s
You can order in the Paratshop LP https://paratshop.cz/produkt/thalarion-cryopreservation-3/
Swiss extreme metal trailblazers TYRMFAR return with their searing new single, "HAUNTED BY THE TRUTH," the third offering from their highly anticipated EP, SYMBIOSIS, set for release on March 28, 2025.
"Haunted by the Truth" dives into the emotional struggle of confronting past mistakes and buried secrets. The song explores the weight of guilt, regret, and the haunting presence of unspoken truths. With a powerful blend of vulnerability and reflection, it tells the story of a person wrestling with their inner demons, searching for redemption, and striving to find peace amidst the shadows of their past.
“Haunted
by the Truth” is available now on all major digital platforms: https://orcd.co/hauntedbythetruth
mountains, Tyrmfar quickly made their mark in the extreme metal scene since their 2013 debut. Their EP In The Depths Of A Dark Spirit (2015) and the acclaimed Human Abomination (2017) led to major European festival appearances, including Metal Days, where they earned praise from Daily Rock as “artists who can shake the most seasoned headliners.” With their second album, Renewal Through Purification, and their 2022 release Dialectic of Ego and the Unconscious, Tyrmfar solidified their sound, embarking on a European tour with Gorgoroth.
The upcoming Symbiosis EP pushes the band’s compositional boundaries further, blending their blackened death metal roots with modern influences. Against the backdrop of an uncertain ecological and social climate, the EP reflects a deep exploration of humanity's relationship with nature. Each band member’s distinct style contributes to the collaborative process, bringing raw emotion and intensity to both the music and their live performances.
Tyrmfar:
Kévin Sanchez - Guitars
Florian Métrailler- Guitars
Quentin Brunner - Drums - Backing vocals
Robin Délèze - Voice
Yannick Dulon - Bass
https://www.facebook.com/tyrmfar
Check it out on The Circle Pit YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DbXjCs4rgzo
FFO: Sylosis, The Absence, Light This City, Gates of Ishtar, and Skeletonwitch.
Druparia will release long-awaited debut full-length album, The River Above, on December 27!
The River Above is chock full of riff-heavy melodic death metal, similar to Character- era Dark Tranquillity and Mors Principium Est, with the atmosphere and emotion of Insomnium and Darkest Hour.
The album's first single, the title track, is streaming on Bandcamp at: https://druparia.bandcamp.com/track/the-river-above
The word "Druparia" is a pseudo-synonym for the blackthorn plant that plays a part in some circles of occultism and witchcraft, and fits into the band's visual and lyrical themes of nature and mysticism. Other lyrical themes include sadness, regret, mythology, and perseverance through hardship.
Pre-order: https://druparia.bandcamp.com/album/the-river-above
Track
Listing:
1. Voiceless Regret
2. Under the Shade of Sand
3. Bereavement
4. Kintsugi
5. In Repose, Descend
6. Sever the Roots
7. The River Above
8. Of Firmament... And the Renewal
9. Bled For Comfort
10. When Cranes Return
11. The Violet Hour [The Civil Wars]*
Credits:
All Lyrics by David Moran except "Kintsugi" by Tyler Clark.
Produced, engineered, mixed, and mastered by Dan Paddy at Blackroom Studios, Copley Ohio.
Cello and Strings by Christopher “Kakophonix” Brown.
Keyboard programming and backing vocals by Dan Paddy.
Cover Art by Mark Erskine
Druparia Logo by Alex Zarko.
Photos by Lance Littlefield
Layout and Design by Alex Yarborough (@dr_metal_design)
Copyright 2024 Druparia Music. “Voiceless Regret” is dedicated to DJ Sprague.
*All songs written by Druparia, Brendan King, Dan Paddy, and Jeff Spencer, except for “The Violet Hour,” owned by The Civil Wars and Sensibility Music
Line-Up:
Tyler Clark: Guitars
Josh Gatka: Guitars
David Moran: Vocals
Kyle Lash-Taylor: Bass and Vocals
Noah Van Dyke: Drums and Percussion
Bio:
Druparia formed with members of past bands in the Cleveland area coming together to make new music. Ideas for The River Above have been brewing since about 2011, maybe even earlier and thanks to some gracious friends outside of the band who have contributed and allowed the ideas to live on, the songs have finally come to fruition. Tyler Clark (ex-Inoculation, Mythrias, Once Flesh) came together with old Apothean bandmate Kyle Taylor (ex-Monastery) who had found young drummer Noah Van Dyke (Sea Biscuit) in November 2018. Once Flesh vocalist David Moran had agreed to do vocals if ever a project was started and Druparia had begun. After a few rehearsals, Josh Gatka (ex-Mythrias, Eternal Legacy) was recruited as guitarist the following summer and a full lineup was formed and the band released their first demo entitled Alfhem in the spring of 2020.
Influences include but are not limited to Dark Tranquillity, Darkest Hour, Sylosis, Sacramentum, Insomnium,
Fallujah, Mors Principium Est, Inferi, Children of Bodom, and whatever weirdness Noah happened to be listening to at the time.
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The song is "SORROW'S SHROUD" and unveil another aspect of the incredible and amazing new release out on January 3rd for My Kingdom Music.
The official video is available at https://youtu.be/oHv1V2NUFxc
Once again Gerassimos Evangelou, only mind behind this project experiencing the atmospheric and avantgardish side of Black Metal during the last 20 years and more, presents with "Anhedonia" an album where the cinematic essence of ULVER is side by side with the Avantgardism of IHSAHN, where the strength of WOLVES IN THE THRONE ROOM contrasts with the mediterranean touch of MOONSPELL and the dramatic elements of EMPYRIUM.
So as always expect the unexpected... this was, is, and will always be the main path of LORD AGHEROS.
Pre-Order at https://shorturl.at/UvM5u
Cover (realized by Federico De Luca)
Tracklist:
1. Lament Of The Lost
2. Harmony Of Despair
3. Eclipse Of Hope –
4. Lost Dreams Ritual
5. Sorrow's Shroud
6. Soul's Descent Into The Void
7. Tears In The Silence
8. Ancient Echoes
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Label: Independent Release
Release Date: February 25th 2025
Genre: Black Metal
For fans of: Nifelheim | Immortal | Dark Funeral | Behexen
Dry dust and drier bones, sealed behind stone and cross and whispered prayer. Centuries of thirst, of desperate, torturous thirst, wracked by endless dreams of a crimson tide, crashing in waves through the invisible chains that bind, infusing this brittle, skeletal form with rapacious life and clothing it once more in flesh and skin. My thoughts roam the night beyond these walls, calling to them, drawing them to me. My patience is eternal and I know that they will come. They will find me, free me, bow to me and we shall ride upon black winds of vengeance…and drink until the world itself shall die.
A tolling bell, a howling wind and chants of dire imprecation announce the return of Christ Dismembered, Australia’s chief advocates of apostasy and servants of the beast! The fabled followers of darkness have finally unleashed their second full length album of blood hungry black metal – Ov Vampiricy! As the opening invocation fades a jagged, circling riff spirals downwards before exploding into the furious blast beat inferno of ‘Fool’s Gambit’. Black metal as old as the grave, built upon a bleeding throat rasp, rampant drumming and guitars that dance like spiders across crumbling tombs, roars forth – from the taut, nerve stretching riffs of ‘Mother Of Demons’ to the devilish refrains of ‘The Numbers Oppose’. The haunting tones of ‘The Banishment’ are placed perfectly at the album’s heart, drawing you deeper into the darkness, where ‘A Ritual Most Foul’ waits to drive cold spikes of guitar into your skull with iron hammer drums. Each element of Christ Dismembered plays its part perfectly, building an edifice of unapologetic black metal, unswerving in its focus and intensity. ‘Child Devouring Servants Of Satan’ is a magnificent, blood drenched rampage through the temples of innocence and purity, it’s murderous malice matched only by its sorcerous songcraft; but even that must bend the knee to ‘Riddled With Sin’, a triumphant climax of evil, epic in scope and daunting in its fury, that brings Ov Vampiricy full circle and closes the door to the mausoleum once more.
Over the years of their crusade against the light Christ Dismembered have performed alongside the likes of Taake, Immolation, Krisiun, Angelcorpse, Belphegor, Dark Funeral and many more, sharing stages with the very best that the extreme music world has to offer. Now they are ready to ride out into the world once more, bringing with them the heretical gospel that is Ov Vampiricy. On February 25th the children of the night will be unbound and their infernal music will echo through the darkness once more. Open your ears to their cries, open your arms to their embrace – or grip your crucifix in shaking hands and weep.
Line-up:
Arch Worm – Vocals/Guitars
Doomsayer – Lead Guitar
Winter Demon – Rhythm Guitar
Plague – Drums
Skorpa – Bass
https://www.mshmusicgroup.co.uk/
https://www.facebook.com/ChristDismembered
Underground Kvlt Records Announces the Release of SEPTUAGINT’S Debut Album, ACOSMIC CONFLAGRATION
Underground Kvlt Records, a sub-label of Odium Records, is thrilled to announce the release of Acosmic Conflagration, the highly anticipated debut album by Greek black metal band Septuagint. Released on 20 September 2024, the album promises to leave an indelible mark on the black metal scene with its unique blend of ferocity and atmosphere.
Septuagint has created an album that pushes boundaries, both musically and spiritually. Their sound captures the raw essence of black metal while exploring profound and mystical themes.
Mixed and mastered by Devo "Magnus" Anderson at the renowned Endarker Studio, the album delivers a sonic experience that combines raw aggression with intricate, immersive compositions.
Septuagint first emerged in 2014 with their EP Negative Void Trinity. They have since continued to evolve with critically acclaimed splits, including Sphinx: The Great Enigma of Times (with Akrotheism) and Vortex (with Ophidian Coil) in 2019. Acosmic Conflagration marks a new chapter for the band as they expand their vision and carve their path in the black metal genre.
Tracklist:
Spirituus Luna Nox
Cauterising Sulphur
Restoration of Apophis
Cainite Bloodtrails
Into the Furnace of Moloch
Septuagint is poised to captivate listeners with its atmospheric and spiritually charged black metal, making Acosmic Conflagration a must-hear release of the year.
Listen to the album on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CrGorySO0Xk
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6 XMAS SINGLES FROM ROTTWEILER RECORDS
Christmas
time is here again – the time of good will to all men, peace on Earth and of
course, gut-wrenchingly heavy extreme metal! Over the course of the festive
period Rottweiler Records will be unleashing six celebratory singles from six
of the heaviest, most diverse bands around – including three brand new
additions to the Rottweiler roster. So, here are the brutal and beautiful
delights you have in store this Christmas…
On November 29th MANGLED CARPENTER delivered an absolutely crushing take on traditional carol ‘I Saw Three Ships’ – the song transformed into a pummelling display of huge riffs and deadly drumming. This dual release in conjunction with Broken Curfew Records is simply devastating!
Line-up:
Seth Metoyer - Guitars/Vocals
Kristeffor Olson - Bass
MAC HINE - Drums
Another dual release with Broken Curfew Records is due to land on December 6th, as extreme death/grind outfit PULPIT VOMIT obliterate ‘Jingle, Jingle, Jingle’ with reckless abandon. It’s dangerous, damaging and a whole lot of fun!
Line-up:
Seth Metoyer - Guitars/Vocals
Tim Olson - Drums
Kristeffor Olson - Bass
In December 13th Rottweiler introduce us to the first of their new signings – EXONERATION! This international force blend deathcore, metalcore and modern metal into an explosive cocktail that you’ll be able to experience in full when their debut album lands in 2025. Before that there’s their superb Christmas double hit of ‘God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen/Mary Did You Know’ to whet the appetite.
Line-up:
Cory Stiles - Guitars/Bass/Programming
Arnaud Zip - Vocals
Vincent Hagen - Drums (not on this single)
The ‘merry gentlemen’ aren’t getting much rest this Christmas as on December 20th another new Rottweiler signing, THE FINAL WITNESS, present their interpretation of the carol which dates back to the 1650s. ‘God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen (Freedom From Satan) is an enthralling piece of progressive death metal - ambitious and adventurous in its approach.
Line-up:
Josh Henderson - Music and Vocals
Jason Wisdom - Producer/Engineer
On Christmas Eve we have the third new signing to Rottweiler Records as IGNITE THE GODS serve up their sumptuous take on ‘Mary Did You Know’ – epic, aggressive, symphonic and downright magnificent.
Line-up:
Dano Medina - Guitars
Eduardo Belmont - Vocals
Diego Orozco - Drums
Finally, on Christmas Day itself, long standing Mid West metal band I AM THE PENDRAGON present an emotive, progressive, heavy and melodic treat, with ‘Holy Mystery – Revised Edition’.
Line-up:
I Am The Pendragon
Jerrod Cunningham – Vocals/Guitar
Kevin "Moose" Busch – Bass
Darryl Cunningham – Guitars
*Drums by David Martin*
https://brokencurfewrecords.bandcamp.com/
https://rottweilerrecords.bandcamp.com/
REAL
Death Metal + REAL Deathmatch Wrestling ... a match made in HELL!
Horror Pain Gore Death Productions unleash the first ever underground metal and underground wrestling compilation: SVN - King Of The Deatmatches 2024! SVN (Severe Violent Nature) is the hottest new independent promotion in the world of Deathmatch Wrestling, and on December 14th 2024 twelve ruthless competitors will battle to become this year's King Of The Deathmatches:
Shlak
Otis Cogar
Masada
Aero Boy
Journey Fatu
Judge Joe Dred
Ninja Mack
Hoodfoot
Jake Crist
Big F’n Joe
Bestia 666
Orin Veidt
To celebrate with this epic Deathmatch tournament, HPGD unleashes this COMPILATION featuring 70+ minutes of vicious underground metal from 23 different artists on the roster:
Pre-save this release on Spotify at https://ffm.to/svn
Tracklisting:
1. THE CRIPPLER - I'm Just Gonna Let Myself In
2. LYCANTHROPHY - Wasteland
3. HUMAN INFECTION - Embrace Perfection
4. SULLY - DeadPan
5. COFFINS - Hellbringer
6. IMMORTAL FORCE - Mass Murder Meat Market
7. BLOOD FREAK - Convulsions
8. GHOULHOUSE - Cellar Feeder
9. CHAINED TO THE DEAD - He's Just Meat Now
10. FACHE - Sans Pitie
11. CULLED - Coercion
12. UNDERGANG - Dødskunst
13. HORRIBLE EARTH - Prayers Ring Hollow
14. BRED FOR SLAUGHTER - Rape Kill Conquer
15. GORE MACHINE - Lunker
16. CORPSEVORE - Science Without Conscience
17. DEGRAVE - Overlord
18. LORD GORE - Morgue Whore
19. SADISTIC FORCE - Speeding Black Leather Hell
20. FUPA GODDESS - Dr. Pill Wildnout
21. CRUSHUMAN - A Schizophrenics Nightmare
22. MUDSHOW - Burning Idol
23. SAVIORSKIN - Sycophant
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US sludge/doom band Pillar of Light are on the verge of putting out their ambitious debut full length which promises to be a standout album in the style. The alternating combination of deafeningly heavy music with deeply emotive melodies is terrific and then you have the tormented vocals from Aaron Whitfield which are simply outstanding. Everything Is Noise premiered one of their songs in their eloquently written feature https://everythingisnoise.net/premieres/pillar-of-light-make-you-feel-the-weight-of-leaving-everything-behind/
Excerpt - "The prevailing riff and melody throughout the song is downtrodden, yet strong, capturing the band’s almost contradictory sonic embodiment of light and dark"
PILLAR OF LIGHT - “CALDERA”
For
fans of
- Amenra, God’s Tower, Cult of Luna, Neurosis
Pillar of Light's music is weighty and drenched in melancholy and amid all the pain and sorrow, they have found a way to project light and hope when all seems lost. It is the case with almost every single song on this profound album, where the songs toil and churn and build up for a divine epiphany of sorts to take place, culminating in a blinding, freeing, all-cleansing white-light catharsis. Without this ponderous struggle, the backbreaking sludge/doom drudgery, any of the uplifting parts would lose meaning. As in life, both darkness and light have their place and one wouldn't be the same without the other. The raw emotions in the music and the underlying plaintive melodies are all too palpable, and the feeling is heightened in large part due to the burning intensity and desperation in the vocals. Pillar of Light have created an album that is poignant and more importantly relatable; it is soul-crushingly heavy, pinning down the mortal with the endless weight of struggle and torment and at the same time, invariably, ensuring that there's enough humanity in it for one to see things through.
Line up
Aaron Whitfield - Vocals, Lyrics, Synths
Alex Kennedy - Guitars, Synths
Scott Christie - Guitars
James Obenour - Bass
Eric Scobie - Drums
Artwork by Mariusz Lewandowski
Track listing
1. Wolf To Man
2. Leaving
3. Spared
4. Eden
5. Infernal Gaze
6. Unseeing
7. Certain End
Release date - December 6th, 2024
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https://www.facebook.com/pillaroflightband
Kunal Choksi Label owner Transcending Obscurity Mumbai, India
Listen to the single on music services (Spotify, Apple Music, Tidal,
Deezer etc): https://push.fm/fl/stuka-deathcomesnuclear
ELECTRONIC BODY METAL will be released in early 2025 by Inverse Records, and will be supported by three singles: "Sunset of the Corrupted" (31 October 2024), "Death Comes Nuclear" (4 December 2024), and "ELECTRONIC BODY METAL" (9 January 2025). The songs on the album vary from Dungeon Synth to Industrial Heavy Metal.
All music is written by Blackworm and lyrics are by 01101001 01111010 01100001, except the lyrics of Sunset of the Corrupted which are from Hildegard Von Bingen, and the lyrics of Eternal Faith, which are by Luna Wolf and Blackworm. Songs were recorded at Space Hulk Studios and Sound of Terror Studios and were mixed and mastered by Blackworm at Sound of Terror Studios.
STUKA is:
Blackworm: Instrumentation and programming
01101001 01111010 01100001: Vocals
Herra V: Vocals
Yannis Tsatsiki: Vocals
Luna Wolf: Vocals
https://www.facebook.com/SOUNDOFSTUKA/
PESTILENT SCARS is a five-piece melodic death metal band from Oulu. All the members are between 18 and 19 years old. The band's central themes focus on melodic songwriting, pure emotion, tight gigs and overall the old school way of getting around.
The band is about to release their debut album MEADOWS OF MISFORTUNE on January 17th 2025 via Inverse Records.
The third single 'Golden Maiden' is out today and it displays the band's multi-genre background, being the song with the most writing contributions from all members.
Watch Golden Maiden music video: https://youtu.be/_Up67XRlgsk
"Mostly my writing comes straight from the heart. When I write music it has to come naturally. Melodies are very important to me and that's why we have lot of melodic riffs in our songs. It tells you a story, it's not basic death metal. I feel like I can show much more about myself with melodies. It's something that I do. I don't think a lot about which bands have inspired me, but i have to say that gothenburg's melodic death metal scene from 90's has inspired me a lot. But our music still has that Finnish melancholy. Both Finnish and Swedish melodic death metal is very important to me."
Guitarist/Songwriter, Elias Vierimaa
Listen to Golden Maiden on streaming services: https://push.fm/fl/pestilent-scars-maiden
Biography:
Pestilent Scars was born in the winter of 2022/2023. The band has had the same line-up for almost its entire existence. Pestilent Scars released their first single "Deceitful Phoenix" in the summer of 2023. The single was a relative success. Deceitful Phoenix" was followed by "All On My Own" in the autumn of the same year.
The band played several live shows in 2023 and 2024, which were energetic and showcased the band's overall idea. At their last gig the band performed their forthcoming album "Meadows Of Misfortune". The album will be released in early 2025.
Strictly limited CD is now available on https://inverse-records.myshopify.com/products/pestilent-scars-meadows-of-misfortune-cd-pre-order
Track
list:
01. Into The Meadows
02. Internal Torment
03. Golden Maiden
04. Deceitful Phoenix
05. Unreality
06. A Reaching Hand
07. Democide
08. All On My Own
09. In Search Of Reason
10. False MessiahAlbum cover by Topi Ilmola
Line-up:
Pasi Matinolli - Vocals
Elias Vierimaa - Guitars
Artturi Kauppi - Drums
Sampo Jylhä - Bass
Topi Ilmola - Guitars
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Elisa Montaldo and Samael Von Martin are the protagonists of
this arcane and mystical musical laboratory named ALBUS DIABOLUS.
Here are revealed the souls and minds behind this name, a creature that will give life next April 2025 to the debut album with the extremely evocative title of "COMPENDIO ESOTERICO ELETTRONICO" in LP and digital format.
Great musician Elisa Montaldo (Mater A Clivis Imperat, Il Tempio Delle Clessidre and VLY among others), composer and all-round artist, is an essential part of ALBUS DIABOLUS with Samael Von Martin from whose artistic vision the creature was born. Well-known musician of the extreme Metal scene (Evol and Death Dies) as well as leader of Mater A Clivis Imperat, a creature he shares with Elena Montaldo, Samael Von Martin with this project brings to music his great passion for experimentation and avant-garde sound.
ALBUS DIABOLUS aims to be a musical laboratory in which to merge the gothic and dark aesthetics of extreme music, with the Progressive vein of Mater A Clivis Imperat, with a clear and decisive electronic imprint influenced by Synth-Wave and Dark-Wave of the 80s. Sound imaginaries created with synthesizers, drum machines and arcane atmospheres intertwine with powerful guitars played by special guest Simòn Ferètro, materializing everything in an emotional and immersive journey that recalls influences of works such as "Tenebre" by Simonetti / Pignatelli / Morante, and bands such as EINSTURZENDE NEUBAUTEN , COIL, CURRENT 93, VISITORS.
The sound between past and future, between light and shadow of "Compendium Esoterico Elettronico" will mark a turning point for the Italian music scene.
And now... let the Sabbath begin!!!
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New York City's death thrash titans, FINAL SIEGE, are stoked to announce their signing with Wormholedeath Records for the release of their earth-shattering album, "NUCLEAR DOOM STATE," dropping December 27th, 2024.
Final Siege comments: "We are incredibly excited to have signed with WormHoleDeath Records. It is an incredible honor to be part of such a well-renowned label that has helped so many bands and artists reach their full potential in their music careers. We are looking forward to what we can accomplish together and cannot wait to unleash our vision on the world."
Nuclear Doom State: A Turbulent Reflection of Our World
The concept behind Nuclear Doom State was to shed light on what we are experiencing in societies all over the world. The corrupt governments, the top 1% of the wealthiest individuals in the world, religious institutions, and social media platforms all play a hand in our collective suffering. The title track of the album serves as a sort of premonition of what’s to come if we continue down the path we’re currently on. While W.A.R. is more of a rallying cry for the middle and poorer classes to unite as one to change the current state of our lives. Stylistically this album was heavily influenced by bands like Death, Exodus, Power Trip, Slayer, and Gojira. It took a little less than a year to complete the album even with a lineup change in 2022. When our newest members Rob Maldonado and Ameer “TheBeheader ”Aljallad joined the band in April of 2023 we immediately went to work on all the songs that had been written over the years that would make up this album. Together we managed to come up with some great ideas for the songs to have them reach their full potential. Rob himself even contributed to the album with his song titled Primordial Combat which was influenced lyrically by the anime series Baki Hanma.
Tracklist
1. The Day After…
2. W.A.R.
3. Nuclear Doom State
4. Psychological Maceration
5. An Insatiable Lust For Violence
6. Primordial Combat
7. Taxed To Death
From NYC Bars to Crushing Stages: The Final Siege Saga
On a cold February day in 2018, Gil Vives, Randy Reiser, and Amir Jairazbhoy began discussing their musical journey over some beers in a New York City bar. The trio soon started writing what would ultimately become their debut album, March To Your Grave. They completed their lineup with the addition of George Garcia in October 2018. Two months later, they played their first show together to a sold-out crowd at Gussy’s Bar & Grill in Queens, NY, under the name Final Siege. The band released their debut album, March To Your Grave, independently on August 6, 2021.
In November 2022, co-founding members Amir Jairazbhoy and Randy Reiser took a step back as the band moved into its next phase of development. By April 15, 2023, Final Siege had solidified their new lineup with Ameer "The Beheader" Aljallad on drums and Rob Maldonado on guitar. The band’s musical influences include Death, Thrash, and Groove metal, and their lyrics explore themes of rebellion, war, and the mental toll of living in a conflict-ridden world. Final Siege has performed alongside national acts such as Suffocation, Atheist, Wrath, Enforcer, DRI, and Warbringer.
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After
one of the most turbulent periods in AVULSED'S extensive
history - stretching back over thirty years - the legendary Spanish purveyors
of skull crushing death metal have announced that they will release their
eighth full length studio album on March 4th 2025! Featuring eleven
devastating tracks of blood-hungry ferocity PHOENIX CRYPTOBIOSIS represents
a rebirth for Avulsed with dramatic changes to the band's line-up. New
members Alejandro Lobo (guitar), Alex Nihil (bass)
and Victor Dws (guitar) have joined longstanding stalwarts Santiago
Arroyo (drums) and vocalist Dave Rotten, bringing a revitalised razor
sharpness to the band that fans will love.
Mastered by Davide Billia (Holycide, Posthuman Abomination, Rottenness etc) Phoenix Cryptobiosis possesses the finest sound of Avulsed's extensive career - and the artwork courtesy of Daemorph Art (Stabbing, The Black Dahlia Murder, Demonstealer etc) is stunning! The album will be released by Xtreem Music on CD, LP, cassette and digital formats and you can read further details, including insights from the band, at the Xtreem Music site: https://www.xtreemmusic.com/promo/20241204_Avulsed.html
Track Listing:
1. Limbs Regeneration
2. Lacerate To Dominate
3. Blood Monolith
4. Unrotted
5. Guts Of The Gore Gods
6. Phoenix Cryptobiosis
7. Devotion For Putrefaction
8. Neverborn Monstrosity
9. Dismembered
10. Bio-Cadaver
11. Wandering Putrid Souls
The first single will be unleashed on December 18th with the full album to follow on March 4th 2025
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The album's digital release date is on December 20th, 2024.
Tracklist
1. Sic Transit Gloria Mundi
2. Hyperion
3. Ignis Fatum
4. Nell'Ora dell'Epilogo
5. Hekate
6. Apotheosis
7. Et in Arcadia Ego
8. Atlantide (Bonus Track)
Founded in Brescia in 2021, Ārdeat emerged from the collaboration of Enrico Pinelli, Julian Polonioli, Riccardo Cremaschini, and Andrea Salvagni, who reunited after years of involvement in various musical ventures. The band’s first single—a compelling cover of Franco Battiato’s “Atlantide”—led to the addition of guitarist Cristian della Noce and the creation of their debut EP, Exitivm. This EP, featuring a monumental 20-minute track split into two acts, established Ārdeat as a formidable force in the black metal scene.
Ārdeat didn't stop there. In 2022, they paid homage to the legendary Bathory by contributing a cover of "Home of Once Brave" to a tribute compilation championed by Antichrist Magazine. They then took their music to the stage, sharing bills with Italian metal royalty like Mortuary Drape, Opera IX, Darkend, and Black Oath.
Ārdeat's sound is a potent blend of atmospheric black metal, the tight riffing of early death metal, and the melodic hooks of the NWOBHM. Drawing inspiration from bands like Dissection, Mgla, and Spite Extreme Wing, they forge a sound that is both fiercely aggressive and hauntingly beautiful.
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BODY COUNT returns with MERCILESS , a new album that takes their fearless, uncompromising sound to new heights. The record reaffirms their unyielding stance on social issues while delivering the hard-hitting, raw energy fans have come to expect. With contributions from legends like David Gilmour, Max Cavalera, and Howard Jones, this record pushes BODY COUNT’s sound into powerful new territory without losing the edge that defines them.
Ice-T on the release: “We had a string of one-word albums,” says Ice-T. “We had Bloodlust, we had Carnivore and that word, MERCILESS , just bumped into my head. It’s really about that point where you can’t take any more and you’re done. Like the song says, ‘I got no more fucks to give’. When you push a person to that point, it’s too late to ask for mercy. I was watching a lot of movies like Hostel; a lot of cruel torture movies when I was writing the album, and I was like, ‘These people are cold-blooded.’ That’s what triggered that whole energy.”
Stream the new album here: https://bodycount.lnk.to/MercilessAlbumNe
Watch the music video for the title track here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hcm2o3Hhpc8
SARKASM – “CARNIVAL OF ATROCITIES”
Label: Xtreem Music
Release Date: February 4th 2025
Genre: Death/Thrash Metal
For fans of: Gorguts | Obliveon | Pestilence | Believer
Beneath a grieving, tortured sky, the world burns. Once grand cities wreathed in smoke, their towering edifices crumbling, collapsing into ruin. The remnants of humanity crawl through the ashes on blistering hands and knees, choking on the fumes of their own annihilation. The failed caretakers of a paradise become a boundless charnel house in flame. The dead and the soon to be dead lie in mountains of scorched flesh and heat cracked bone, a testament to the grotesque ignorance and arrogance of man…wilfully blind and consumed by greed until the very end. These are the final moments of our Eden, our miracle of life that we raped and plundered, warped and manipulated into a twisted carnival of atrocities.
Having blazed a trail in the early ‘90s with their four highly regarded demos, Canada’s death/thrash pioneers Sarkasm, burst back into life in 2019 – signing with Xtreem Music and releasing their first full length album, As Empires Decay, in 2023. Now it is time for the next chapter in the Sarkasm story to begin, as they prepare to unleash their second album, the momentous Carnival Of Atrocities. Opening with the forearm smash of ‘I Am Chaos’, Carnival Of Atrocities immediately sets out what Sarkasm are all about; massive crunching riffs, huge, domineering drums and the magnificent vocal power of Bruno Bernier – who also fronts the reborn Obliveon - all brought together in immaculately structured songs where technical complexity is tempered by finely wrought hooks. ‘Murmurs From The Void’ is an early highlight, with Bernier’s vocals rising up between the snapping drums and those thick, textured riffs while a perfectly expressed guitar solo brings the song to its conclusion, with every note considered and carefully chosen. Throughout the album, songs like ‘Cold Empty Rooms’ and ‘Echoes Of Hyperion’ demonstrate that Sarkasm stand apart from the pack; operating in a different sphere to most bands, they plot a course that heads confidently into unexplored territories. When the armour-plated ‘Deadweight’ fades into silence, after a relentless, remorseless display of bludgeoning power, you are left with a need for more…for one more play, one more ride through the maze of blood, one more journey through the Carnival Of Atrocities!
The sound on Carnival Of Atrocities, captured by producer Maxime Lacroix (Gastrorrexis etc) and the mastering of the respected Dan Swanö (Asphyx, Avulsed, Incantation etc) is perfect for Sarkasm, giving a strength and prominence to every instrument, without sacrificing the clarity required to appreciate these well defined songs. When Xtreem Music release this stunning album on February 4th, on CD, vinyl and cassette formats, it will surely see Sarkasm ascending to the heady heights that their music has always deserved. Be prepared for a masterclass in technical, addictive, impactful metal that you’ll never forget!
Line-up:
Bruno Bernier - Vocals
François Dubuc - Guitars
Yves Parent - Guitars
Dave Bouchard - Bass
Simon Thibodeau - Drums
https://www.xtreemmusic.com/
https://www.facebook.com/sarkasmqc
Dutch
Thrash Metal Act GRINDPAD Releases New Single “X-MAS MOSH”
– Out Now on Iron Shield Records!
Thrash collective Grindpad returns with a new single and lyric video.
“X-MAS MOSH” was mixed & mastered by Erwin Hermsen at Toneshed Studio (Legion of the Damned, Deadhead, Headless Hunter). The song will also be released on the upcoming vinyl re-release of Violence (Iron Shield Records) in 2025.
Guitarist JG comment: "Doesn't every band have their "What if's"? In Grindpad's case it was "What if we had a Christmas song". And not your average, standard, heavier cover of a known one, but our very own ACTUAL Christmas song. And, somewhere this year, on a hot sunny summer day, ours was born. It was literally written and recorded in shorts, with sunglasses. So, Mariah Carey, Wham! and Chris Rea, be warned! Because here comes Grindpad's very own .... X-MAS MOSH!!”
Line up :
JG – Guitar
Max - Drums
Axel - Guitar
Rik - Bass
Olivier - Vocals
https://www.grindpad.com/
https://www.facebook.com/Grindpad
Canberra (AU) - Australian-based Symphonic Death Metal band, Project: ULTIMATE SATAN, have unleashed their highly anticipated debut album, THE OPUS SATANAS on Eschatonic Records!
Project: Ultimate Satan was formed late 2019. The band features Eschatonic Records alumni from Inhuman Remnants, Black Mountain, Terravorous, Unholy Vendetta and Somnium Nox.
The Opus Satanas was forged amidst the Fires and Plagues of 2020 and 2021. As Project: Ultimate Satan sought to push the sonic possibilities of their unique blend of Blackened Death Metal, they focused on the inclusion of more symphonic elements, orchestrations and lyrical content that would honour those that called to them from across the vast depths of the cosmos.
July 2022 saw the release of their first single "Symphony Es Infernus," an auspicious ode to Lillith Liftoach. However, due to further outbreaks, lockdowns and restrictions, their accompanying live rituals would be restricted to the ACT and the South Coast regions.
February 2024 saw the release of their second single "The Infallible Void." The song is a sonic exploration and meditations on the darkness within us all.
Track
Listing:
1. Symphony Es Infernus
2. Humanity's Last Breath
3. Is This How Freedom Dies
4. The Infallible Void
5. Footprints in the Sans of Time
6. Nocturne Immortalis
Credits:
Recorded at Studio Decay.
Produced by JDecay.
Mixed and Mastered by Gibb at Gibbenez Music.
Cover Design and Borders by Hans Trasid at Dis-Art Design.
P:US Logo and Emblem by Wappenschmied.
Line-up:
Scottanic – Vocals
Ashahalasin – Bass
JDecay – Guitars, Orchestration and Backing Vocals
Dazferatu – Keys, Orchestration and Backing Vocals
Amorasche – Drums, Orchestration and Backing Vocals
Contributing Artists:
Vocals from Jem
Guitars by Calcifur (Terravorous)
Lead Guitars by Nekros the Black (Ex-Inhuman Remnants)
https://eschatonicrecords.bandcamp.com/
https://www.facebook.com/projectultimatesatan/
Sibiu,
Romania based Atmospheric Black Metal one-man band ANTUMBRA is
set to release the new album on December 22nd 2024 in collaboration
with Loud Rage Music. Titled "DAYS OF FUTURE RAVAGED
LANDS", the new material is made of 10 tracks that weave haunting
melodies with crushing riffs and evocative lyrics, painting a vivid picture of
desolation and resilience. Drawing from a unique blend of Black Metal,
Blackened Doom, and cinematic soundscapes, ANTUMBRA creates a sonic
journey through a world in turmoil.
Here is what Marius Ignatescu (all instruments / vocals) had to say about it: "This album is about the war, the despair and destruction of humanity. From the blood-soaked battlegrounds of "Rivers of Blood" to the mournful echoes of the song "Threnody" or "Silent Earth," each track weaves a story of the human loss, pain and chaos."
Pre-orders are now open here: https://loudragemusic.bandcamp.com/album/antumbra-days-of-future-ravaged-lands
In anticipation of the new album ANTUMBRA also released a video for the track "Forgotten": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eafqrJcaFz8
https://linktr.ee/loudragemusic
https://antumbra.ro/
Minsk (BY) - Brutal Death Metal quartet, RELICS OF HUMANITY, are set to release new album, ABSOLUTE DISMAL DOMAIN, on January 31, 2025 through Willowtip Records.
The band released the following statement about the album:
"Absolute Dismal Domain is a nine-act conceptual record. The story told across these nine tracks is about absolute ubiquitous annihilation of light, both spiritually (god) and physically (sun and stars). This is the most brutal stuff about blackness and ungodliness ever created."
Absolute Dismal Domain is Relics of Humanity's first collection of original material since 2019's Obscuration EP (Willowtip) and the band's first full-length album (and third overall) since 2014's Ominously Reigning upon the Intangible (Amputated Vein).
Pre-order:
https://bit.ly/add-willowtip
https://relicsofhumanity.bandcamp.com/album/absolute-dismal-domain
Track Listing:
1. Omen Apollyon
2. Summoning Of Those Who Absorbed
3. Taking The Shape Of Infinity
4. In The Name Of Ubiquitous Gloom
5. Paralyzing The Light II
6. Absolute Dismal Domain
7. Smoldering Of Seraphim
8. His Creation That No Longer Exists
9. Dominion
Credits:
Absolute Dismal Domain is fully composed (music, concept and lyrics), mixed, and mastered by guitarist Siarhei.
Artwork created with oil paints by Siarhei.
Line-up:
Siarhei - Guitars
Pavel - Bass
Flo - Vocals
Vladislav - Drums
https://www.willowtip.com/home.aspx
https://www.facebook.com/relicsofhumanity/
Order Songs for the Dying and the band's entire discography at https://tfreco.bandcamp.com/album/songs-for-the-dying
Tracklisting
1. Bound in Blood
2. Depraved Lust
3. A Hymn for the End
4. Crimson Queen
5. Eternal Slumber
6. From the Beyond
7. Father of Lies
8. Judgement of the Damned
9. Praise the Dead
10. Scorched Earth
11. The Blackest Night
AGAINST I was founded in 2022 by Fredrik Keith Croona known as vocalist and founder of Cynical Existence and ex-vocalist of Menschdefekt. Together with Mathias Back (guitars) and Anders Ström (drums), they fuse elements of metal and hints of electronic parts into a cacophony of aggression and melodies.
In 2023 the band released their debut album Carnival of Excess on Advoxya Records. 2024 saw the release of two EPs, Perfect Smile and the follow-up Destruction Lullaby, which took the band in an entirely new direction.
Line-Up:
Fredrik Keith Croona - vocals
Mathias Back - guitars
Anders Ström - drums
https://www.facebook.com/againstIband
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Damit bei euch gar nicht erst dieser nervende Vorweihnachtstress
oder irgend so ne besinnliche Stimmung aufkommen kann, gibt es hier noch einmal
ein ganz fettes und saftiges update in Sachen neuer Veröffentlichungen. Wenn
euch jetzt schon dieses ganze weihnachtliche Gebimmel zum Halse raus hängt,
sollte ihr auf jeden Fall mal eines der Teile wenigstens mal antesten .
Definitiv wird euch dann dieses "stille Nacht, heilige Nacht "
Gesäusel dann in keinster Weise mehr nerven.
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LEMMY KILMISTER wird zum Dauerbewohner eines seiner bevorzugten Plätze zum Entspannen und Kontakteknüpfen – des STRINGFELLOWS GENTLEMAN’S CLUB in London. Dieser Ort birgt für seine Freunde und Bekannten viele Lemmy-Erinnerungen, weil er nach seiner Eröffnung im Jahr 1980 zu einem seiner Favoriten wurde. Geführt von Peter Stringfellow, der in den 1960er-Jahren einige der größten Künstler dieser Ära wie etwa The Beatles, The Who, Jimi Hendrix, Pink Floyd und weitere buchte, wurde das Stringfellows zum Hotspot für Promis und Rockstars.
Unter denjenigen, die Lemmy kannten, verbreitete sich die Tatsache schnell:
Wann immer er sich in London aufhielt, standen die Chancen gut, ihn im
Stringfellows anzutreffen. Lemmy und Peter Stringfellow wurden über die Zeit
gute Freunde, da jeder den Rock’n’Roll-Lifestyle des anderen genauso sehr
schätzte wie den Genuss einer großartigen Umgebung zum Entspannen. Selbst nach
seinem Umzug nach West Hollywood bestand Lemmy jährlich am Ende der
Europatourneen (meist im Dezember) auf einen Abstecher ins Stringfellows, bevor
es wieder zurück nach Hause ging.
“Stringfellows hatte immer einen besonderen Platz in Lemmys Herzen. Er liebte den Rock'n'Roll-Spirit, den Peter in den Club brachte, er liebte die entspannte Umgebung und er liebte natürlich die Aussicht. Ich weiß, dass er erleichtert ist, dass er nun wieder einen seiner Lieblingsorte auf diesem Planeten genießen kann”, erklärt Motörhead-Manager Todd Singerman.
Daher ist es nur allzu passend, dass Lemmy am diesjährigen 18. Dezember erneut, und diesmal für immer, in diesem weltbekannten Club anzutreffen sein wird – im Anschluss an die neuste einer Reihe von “Lemmy Forever”-Zeremonien, die Lemmy an seinen bevorzugten Plätzen verewigen sollen. Auch hier wird es eine kleinere Replik seiner sehr speziellen Urne geben, die mit einem Teil seiner Asche in den Club einzieht und sicherstellt, dass er an einem weiteren seiner heiß geliebten Orte dauerhaft verweilen kann. Die Feier selbst wird eine Nacht voll all jener Dinge, die Lemmy so zu schätzen wusste: Drinks, Rock’n’Roll, Hors d’oeuvres, oh… und bildschöne Frauen! Motörhead-Gitarrist Phil Campbell wird ebenfalls teilnehmen, um eine kleine Rede zu halten und die Asche seines engen Freundes und Bandkameraden dort niederzulegen.
“Wenn er in London war, hat Lemmy nie eine Nacht im Stringfellows verpasst. Lemmy war ein echter Freund des Clubs“, betont Sadat Banda, Operations Director im Stringfellows.
Für alle, die in London verweilen: Die Feierlichkeit beginnt um 19:00 Uhr und endet um 21:00 Uhr. An alle, denen es nicht möglich ist, teilzunehmen: Keine Sorge, ihr werdet Lemmy ab dem 18. Dezember jederzeit im Stringfellows besuchen können.
www.iMotorhead.com
https://www.stringfellows.com/
GRAFJAMMER – „DE TYFUS, DE TEERLING“
Genre: Black Metal
Label: Folter Records
Vertrieb: Alive
VÖ: 10.01.2025
Die Niederländer GRAFJAMMER melden sich mit neuer Besetzung und einem vierten Album zurück! Nach ihrem letzten Langspieler "De Zoute Kwel", der zahlreiche positive Kritiken und viel Aufmerksamkeit in der Szene nach sich zog, ist "De Tyfus, De Teerling" die neueste Attacke mit ihrem ureigenen, (es) bösartig treibenden "Primitive Dutch Necrorock". Für den versieht die seit 2012 existierende Band aus Utrecht höchst effektiv First- und Second-Wave-Black-Metal mit deftigen Prisen von Punk, D-Beat und Motörhead. Groovt im Resultat wie Sau – respektive: "swings like a floppy tit", wie Vokalist Jorre meint –, doch neben tobend rockenden Brechern und Passagen schneidigen Getrümmers, gibt es auch Momente, in denen sich alles in ein melancholisches Zwielicht verlagert.
Mit "De Tyfus, De Teerling" präsentieren GRAFJAMMER neun knallharte Tracks (plus ein Intro), die in ihrer Muttersprache von religiösem Wahnsinn, Selbsttäuschung und Zerstörung berichten. Dabei tauchen sie noch tiefer als zuvor in die dunklen Schattenseiten der Gesellschaft und der niederländischen Geschichte ein. Der Albumtitel ist eine Abwandlung von "Tyfus! Tering!", einer beliebten Fluchkombination im Niederländischen, in der GRAFJAMMER-Version bedeutet es: "Der Typhus (und), der Würfel".Anyway: Time to groove and swing!– Schnell, roh, dreckig und berauschend wie das Schnüffeln von Amphetamin.
https://www.facebook.com/FolterRecordsGermany
https://www.facebook.com/grafjammer
DESASTER - Vier Kultalben erscheinen als streng limitierte
Tape-Releases über Cold Knife Records (VÖ 24.01.25)!
DESASTER, eine der kompromisslosesten Bands des Undergrounds, bringen ihre vier Kultalben zurück! Angelwhore, 666 - Satan’s Soldiers Syndicate, The Arts of Destruction und The Oath of an Iron Ritual erscheinen am 24.01.2025 endlich in streng limitierten Red Tape Editions – nur 100 Exemplare pro Album, inklusive exklusiver Trading Card über Cold Knife Records.
Diese Reissues sind pure Zerstörung in musikalischer Form. "Angelwhore" entfesselt chaotische Gewalt mit chirurgischer Präzision – kein Song, kein Riff lässt Luft zum Atmen. Mit "666 Satan Soldier´s Syndicate"wird Krieg erklärt: schnörkellos, brutal und gnadenlos schnell. "The Arts of Destruction" zeigt, wie episch und zerstörerisch Metal sein kann, ohne an roher Härte zu verlieren. Und "The Oath of an Iron Ritual" ist nichts weniger als eine Abrissbirne, die hymnischen Thrash mit gnadenlosem Death Metal kombiniert. Diese Alben brennen ein Feuerwerk in die Gehörgänge und zeigen, warum Desaster im Underground den Ton angeben.
Außerdem gibt es noch die DESASTER Limited Wooden Box – eine handgefertigte Holzbox mit lasergraviertem Desaster-Logo, die alles bietet, was das Fan-Herz begehrt:
Alle vier Alben auf schwarzen Tapes
Einen exklusiven Lederpatch
Individuelle Trading Cards für jedes Album
Der Preorder läuft ab sofort über www.cold-knife.com
Mehr Infos: https://linktr.ee/coldkniferecords
Gravethorn on Signing with Wormholedeath: "I am truly excited to be working with the Wormholedeath family on this release. I've put a lot of hard work and sacrifice into putting this all together, learning new things, and experimenting with others, and I didn't want to just go through anybody to get it out there for the world to hear. Carlo Belotti and Wormholedeath are absolutely on top of their game in this profession, and the bands on Wormholedeath are all incredible talents and gifted musicians, evidenced by the discipline and hard work they put into their craft. In an era where the current crop of metal is truly growing in popularity and there are so many bands out there sounding very similar, it seems that Wormholedeath certainly can pick the best from several ends of the spectrum and bring them to their exotic landscape of creative brilliance. I'm very excited to call Wormholedeath our home."
Unveiling "Atrocitas"
Gravethorn's new release "Atrocitas" is a continuation of the debut release, "Underground Rituals of Those Unseen". Harnessing the anger and sense of overcoming all who oppress- the battle wages on as we are slowly uniting as a people and coming together in numbers to dissolve those who feel the greed for power, whether religious, political, financial, or other. If there ever was going to be an uprising, perhaps Atrocitas would be the soundtrack of a revolution. It was written and recorded in Krystof's studio when he had COVID-19, and some of the medication he was taking may have influenced how the music came out (perhaps it opened the doors to the spiritual world to share ideas of those no longer with us).
Atrocitas also features contributions from notable collaborators, including Joshua Bednarski (from the band Atomic War Machine) and Dave Sharpe (from the bands Dead by Wednesday, End Time Illusion, The Cro-Mags, and Dave Ellefson’s [of Megadeth] side band).
Tracklist
:
1. Atrocitas
2. The Great Thaw
3. Epic Battle
4. Destined to Burn
5. In Vengeance We Hunt
6. Barbaric War Declared
7. Hymns of Forbidden Places (feat. Joshua Bednarski)
8. Within the Berserker
9. Victory by Sunrise (feat. Dave Sharpe)
10. Creeping Death (Metallica Cover)
Gravethorn is a Blackened Death Metal band from Las Vegas, NV, formed in 2021 by Krystof during his journey to learn extreme metal mixing in his home studio, built during the 2020 pandemic. Initially working with recordings from his previous band Achromatica, which eventually disbanded, Krystof continued creating music, resulting in the release of several songs on Spotify and YouTube. Drummer Bob Hill (from Achromatica) later joined, and in October 2023, they unleashed their debut album, Underground Rituals of Those Unseen, which received critical acclaim from outlets like Metalized, Rock Hard, and Slowly We Rot.
Gravethorn's unique sound blends influences from bands like Emperor, Deicide, Amon Amarth, and even The Doors and Led Zeppelin, creating a distinctive blend of Blackened Death Metal. Known for embracing collaboration, the band has worked with notable musicians, including Glenn Lai (Achromatica) and Brian Crapser (Putrid Decay).
While quarantined with COVID-19 in October 2023, Krystof channeled his energy into writing and recording new material, resulting in the upcoming 2024 album Atrocitas, set to be released via Wormholedeath Records. Gravethorn continues to defy rigid genre classifications, staying true to their simple goal of making metal music, unbound by specific labels.
www.youtube.com/@gravethorn
www.facebook.com/p/Gravethorn
Listen Sankarin Matka album: https://push.fm/fl/noitasapatti-album
The band comments:
" “Sankarin matka” (A Hero's Journey) is a concept album consisting of an intro and 7 songs. Its dreamlike story slowly advances towards indescribable horrors, which waver between dream and reality, until the truth is exposed in all of its heinousness.
The album has been under making for nearly 2 years in our home studio, and it is finally ready for release despite many set packs.
Musically, the album consists of a broad range of sounds, some of which are already familiar to our music, but we're also bringing a lot of fresh soundscape to this album.
Influences and sounds of black metal, british deathdoom and progressive rock can be heard, breaking the boundaries of any particular genre.
The musical influences mixed with our vision form an original whole that sounds only of itself.
New songs are also currently in the making, and they’re taking Noitasapatti's vision even further!"
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Biography:
NOITASAPATTI was born in spring 2017 in Pori, Finland by Erakko (vocals), Liekkiö (guitars, keyboards), Mielivalta (guitars) and Rampa (bass). Soon after that, Rienaaja joined us as a drummer and the first line-up was complete. After a couple of months of intensive rehearsing and composing, we recorded our first demo, “Vaellamme kuin Taivaankappaleet” on december 2017 and released it on CDr-format spring 2018. First live-show took place in our hometown also in the same spring. After that, Rampa left the band and Erakko began to play bass. Next year we recorded a second demo, “Aarnivalkean ajamana” and played some gigs. In 2020, we made a split-album with another Finnish band HOLLOW CORPSE. After some line-up changes, Häviö came to the band at the end of 2020 and a few months later, Kadonnut also joined the band to play keyboards. In summer 2021, we finally recorded our first full-length album “Kuolemattomille maille”. After a few successful live-shows it was time to record our second full-length album, “Sankarin matka” (A hero’s journey) in summer 2023. Album is now recorded, mixed, and mastered, and we are more satisfied with the result than ever before!
Our music can be described as 1990’s black metal with lots of melodies and even “burzumic” atmosperes. Also, you can hear influences from early British death/doom, epic viking metal and even some old school progressive music. Vocals are quite original “howling” and also heavily Burzum-influenced screams. Lyrics are written in Finnish.
Track list:
1. Tulikipuna
2. Tuhatkasvoinen
3. Sankarin matka
4. Paluu liekkeihin
5. Käskyläisen sanat
6. Henkien polulla
7. Matka halki myrskyjen
8. Tähtivaeltaja
Album cover by Mika Huumonen
Line-up:
Erakko - Vocals, Bass, Mouth Harp, Horns
Liekkiö - Guitars
Häviö - Drums
Kadonnut - Keyboards
https://www.facebook.com/noitasapattiofficial
Listen to "Monumenty" here: https://youtu.be/1MNV8gec3Wk
Pre-order here: https://bit.ly/CzortCDLP
“Monumenty” was recorded and mixed last fall at Impressive Art studio in Porąbka, Poland by Przemysław Nowak.
The sound on "Monumenty" is an evolution of the band's past work on "W czeluść" (2022 split released via Godz ov War Productions), "Apostoł" (2020 album released via Under the Sign of Garazel Productions) and "Czarna ewangelia" (2018 debut album released via Under the Sign of Garazel Productions). In 2019, Czort also released a split entitled "Under the White Flame" with Mordhell, Occultum and Dagorath.
In Slavic mythology, Czort (or chort) is considered to be a demon of total evil, with horns, hooves, a skinny tail, and a pig-face.
Monumenty tracklist
1. Paroksyzm Ludzkości
2. Zjawa
3. Kuźnia Materii
4. Oczyma Monumentu
5. Zmaganie Rdzeniem Istnienia
6. Cyborium Zgnilizny i Brudu
7. 23.58.30
8. Antynatalizm Boga
9. Ubóstwo Idei
https://www.pagan-records.com
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CORROSIVE ELEMENTS - "CUT THE SERPENT’S HEAD"
Release
date :
November 29th 2024
Style : Death Thrash N' Roll
Origin: France
Duration: 41:20
Label: GreyveStorm Productions & Crypt Of Dr.Gore et Chien Noir (pour la version vinyle)
Tracklist:
01. Conquering the divine
02. Ignorance is no longer bliss
03. So long sucker
04. The unseen
05. An american hero
06. Cut the serpent's head
07. Enter the final state
08. The right to remain poor
09. Among the casualties
10. Fascistalism
True defenders of the underground ethos, CORROSIVE ELEMENTS made their path with a first EP in 2008, a debut album in 2015 and a scorching live album in 2016. Having graced the stage at renowned festivals like Hellfest's Altar Stage and sharing the spotlight with metal legends such as Death Angel, Loudblast, Darkane, Sinister, and more, the quintet took a great amount of time refining the new tunes for their highly anticipated 2024 album release.
The credo stands strong: DEATH THRASH N’ROLL THE OLD SCHOOL WAY!
"Cut the serpent’s head", the second album of CORROSIVE ELEMENTS is a collection of 10 powerful songs, designed for a more direct and dynamic approach, in the typical style of the band, a clever mix of Death and Thrash Metal, with tons of groove, anger and attitude.
The new album was written collectively by the band in the rehearsal room, an old fashioned method that makes the music more immediate and impactful.
With broad influences ranging from Thrash legends such as Slayer, (old) Sepultura and Exodus, Death Metal in the tradition of Entombed, Obituary, Carcass, Bolt Thrower and Napalm Death, and an addition of primitive energy derived from Hardcore Punk, The band is now ready to place this new offering on the altar of Extreme Metal.
Conceptually, "Cut the Serpent's Head" is a cynical look at the destiny ofmankind, its race towards nonsense. A warning against the hegemony of organized religions, shady politics, decaying societies and the rise of social injustice.
Stay tuned, the next few days will see more information about the artwork, release dates, formats and everything you need to know about this new album which will be produced by Crypt Of Dr.Gore and GreyveStorm Productions.
https://linktr.ee/corrosiveelements
Vocalist Paavo Laapotti comments:
”The song's lyrics are about distressing and constant fear of death inside an individual's head. He's lost in his own mind and doesn't know what is real and what is fake. He only has a strong feeling that he's being chased and he's forced to escape into the unknown.” ”This is one of the oldest songs written for this album and it has been waiting for the right moment to be released. Well, the day is finally here and I'm very glad that we got the right feel into the song that it needed.”
Listen to 'Exiled to Infinity'' on streaming services: https://push.fm/fl/defiled-serenity-exiled
Track
list:
1. Alkutaival (feat. Juha Tapio)
2. Voices from the Void
3. Exiled to Infinity
4. Death
5. Mortal
6. Within the Slumber of the Mind
7. Through the Chaos
8. Your Worst Enemy
9. Tears of Black
10. Unfaithful (Rihanna cover) (feat. Karisma)
Recorded & mixed by Lauri Seppälä
Mastered by Juho Räihä / SoundSpiral Audio
Album cover by Nikos Stavridakis / VisionBlack
Biography:
Defiled Serenity is a melodic death metal band from Loimaa, Finland. It was founded by the vocalist and Before The Dawn frontman Paavo Laapotti in 2021. The band’s music is for the fans of old In Flames, Amorphis, Amon Amarth, Dark Tranquillity etc. Their sound relies heavily on the 90's melodeath sound, but with modern twists. The songs are filled with low growls, chunky guitars, beautiful melodies and tight rhythm sections.
They released their first stand-alone single ”Voices from the Void” in 2022 and it has reached over 25,000 streams on Spotify alone. Since then, the band has been writing new material and now it's time to unleash their long-awaited debut album!
LISTEN to the first single 'Your Worst Enemy' on streaming https://push.fm/fl/defiled-serenity-your-worst-enemy
Line-up:
Paavo Laapotti - Vocals
Jarkko Mäkelä - Lead guitar
Lauri Seppälä - Rhythm Guitar
Mikko Sormunen - Bass
Arttu Airo - Drums
https://www.facebook.com/defiledserenity
Hailing
from Los Angeles, THE MOSAIC WINDOW is a one-man melodic
black/death metal band that explores all aspects of human existence through
tragically brutal songwriting.
For fans of: Kvaen, Gorgoroth, Hath, Dissection, Necrophobic, Thulcandra, Krigsgrav, Seth
Formed in 2021 by Andrew Steven Brown after many years of not playing music, The Mosaic Window originally was a coping mechanism following the deaths of Brown’s father and grandmother during the pandemic. After some recognition from the catatonic release of the “Hollow” EP, a resurgence of motivation to continue this type of music therapy overcame Brown, which led to the creation of the debut album, “Plight of Acceptance” in summer 2023. This debut quickly turned heads, including that of Willowtip Records, which signed the band and re-released the album later in 2023. Only just a year later, The Mosaic Window released the brutal sophomore album “HEMASANCTUM” with guests Gabe Seeber (Vale of Pnath, Abigail Williams, Obscura, Carach Angren) on drums, and Andy LaRocque (King Diamond) for two guest solos. Already, “Hemasanctum” has proven to be a massive set up from the debut, and The Mosaic Window is quickly becoming an unstoppable force in the world of black/death metal.
https://themosaicwindow.bandcamp.com/
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094717845304
MALAURIU/SINOATH - "MALAURIU/SINOATH"
Style : Italian Dark Sound / Black Metal
Label : Doomentia Records
Release date : 20/01/2025
In some cases, split releases do compile together random acts who have little to do with each other. But in some (rare) cases, the end result bears a greater purpose, forging an alliance in darkness if you will. Such is the case here with cult black/doom/progressive Sicilian act SINOATH, sharing this highly collectable piece of wax with fellow countrymen MALAURIU.
Both bands don’t just share Sicilian origins. Besides, compared to SINOATH whose never-ending quest started all the way back to 1990 MALAURIU is a rather ‘new’, if quite productive with already two full-lenght and a whole lot of EP and demos under its belt, act, having being active for ‘only’ ten years. So one could also argue that stylistically speaking, the two are quite different: whereas MALAURIU is more or less acquainted with black-metal, albeit a quite experimental version of it, SINOATH sound is far more old-school oriented, if as everchanging. Yet both acts are all about pushing boundaries and following a very personal path.
Talking of SINOATH, the latter contribution ‘Symphony Of The Scythe’ sees them revisiting in a way their roots, inspired by a vision of death and its role in our everyday life. A one-of-a-kind track dedicated to the late Massimo Chiofalo, who played guitar on their 2015 EP Meanders Of Doom. On the flipside, MALAURIU’ song, ‘Scuru’, is as idiosyncratic, throwing out of the window all known so-called conventions in favour of something unique and utterly ‘out there’. The track also benefits from the presence of Regen Graves from ABYSMAL GRIEF on keyboards, adding the mystique.
Tracklist
1. Malauriu - Scuru (Feat. Regen Graves from Abysmal Grief)
2. Sinoath - Symphony of the Scythe
Line-up (Malauriu):
Schizoid - Guitars
Marbas - Drums/Bass
Regen Graves - Keyboards
Perfidus - Synth/Samples
R.M. - Vocals
Sinistro - Backing vocals
Recorded between Italy and United Kingdom
Mixed and mastered at Toxic Basement Studio
https://www.facebook.com/malauriuofficial
https://malauriu.bandcamp.com/
Line-up (Sinoath):
Salvatore Fichera - Drums
Walter Garau - Bass
Gianni Cavallaro - Lead Guitar
Francesco Cucinotta - Guitars/Synth/Vocals
Recorded at Phonoputìa Studio (Letojanni - Me) in April 2024
Mastered at Toxic Basement Studio
In memory of our friend Massimo Chiofalo (1970 - 2024)
Picture on cover - "Whetting the Scythe" (1905) by Kathe Kollwitz
Piano sample freely taken from "Chanson Sicilienne" by Francesco Paolo Frontini (ed. Carisch 1906) and played by Giuseppe Senfett.
https://www.facebook.com/SinoathOfficial/
DOOMENTIA RECORDS https://www.doomentia.com/
Originally released in August 2005 by Ironclad Recordings, this definitive vinyl edition breathes new life into the album. Featuring reimagined artwork while honoring the spirit of the original, the visual overhaul was led by the album’s original artist, Steven Weiler, in collaboration with Paul Granese of Cold Cuts LLC. Jamie King of Jamie King Audio (Between the Buried and Me) was enlisted to remix and remaster the vinyl and digital editions of the reissue.
Tracklisting:
1) Death March
2) Feel Like Hell
3) From These Eyes
4) Amen To Artillery
5) Forgotten End
6) Unsacred
7) Burn the Fallen
8) Storm of Swords
9) Sworn Alliance
10) It's Not About Breaking Hearts, It's About Breaking Faces
11) Claim Your Own
12) Take Aim
THE CLASSIC STRUGGLE is:
Brandon Collins - Guitars
Tim Zlinsky - Vocals
Chris Grant - Guitars
Nick Sloan - Bass
TJ Bailey - Drums
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https://www.facebook.com/TCSOfficial/
The premiere of the album’s new single, “DARKWOLF,” is now live at DeadRhetoric.com. Stream the song now at https://deadrhetoric.com/randomness/song-premiere-the-cimmerian-dark-wolf/
Bassist/vocalist Nicholas Rocha comments on the song, “Borrowing its name from the eponymous hero straight out of Ralph Bakshi's 1983 visual opus "Fire & Ice", this thrash-laden track evokes not just the rush of battle but also the weight of consequence and of course, the joy of victory!”
An Age Undreamed Of... will be released on January 10, 2025 via Bandcamp with all streaming platforms to follow. Physical copies will be made available on CD by Hyborian Rage Records with colored vinyl to be released by BVR (Black Voodoo Records).
Follow THE CIMMERIAN, for it is Crom's will. If you don’t – to hell with you!
Tracklisting:
1) Shadow Kingdom
2) Neck Breaker of The Mountain
3) Silver and Gold
4) Darkwolf
5) Mournblade
6) Black Coast Tigris
7) Deathstalker
8) Monarch
The groundwork for THE CIMMERIAN was laid in 2021 by guitarist David Gein and bassist Nicholas Rocha – two-thirds of crossover thrash group Septik Onslaught. The two were writing what would become the band’s first EP when a Craigslist ad brought drummer David Morales – armed with unyielding energy and a bag of Halloween candy – to the fold.
THE CIMMERIAN delivers a wall of sound that draws inspiration from the likes of Motörhead, Black Sabbath, Venom, and Gates of Slumber. Lyrical themes informed by a deep understanding of world history, mythology, and historical literature weave throughout this chainmail tapestry.
The band released their debut EP, Thrice Majestic, in the summer of 2022. By early 2023, they returned to Robert Frank’s Minor Chord Studio to record the two-track cassette/digital release, Sword & Sorcery Vol. I.
THE CIMMERIAN is:
Bass/vocals: Nicolas Rocha
Guitars: David Gein
Drums: David Morales
https://www.facebook.com/TheCimmerianOfficial
Watch "Incipit" here: https://youtu.be/ZfefgCInTSQ?si=glfXUQr5lCximdj9
Peszek is known for his work in acclaimed Polish films such as Korczak, Ubu Król, Łabędzi Śpiew and more recent TV shows including Go Ahead, Brother (Netflix) and Warszawianka. A prize winner of multiple theatre awards, he has been a member of theatre groups in theatres across the country, including the world-famous National Theatre in Poland
The "Incipit" video was directed by Marcin Okrzesa; filmed and edited by Filmguyevsky. https://youtu.be/-lehEZVZy1Y?si=lMxoq75mnpHZjb1J
Totenmesse are:
Mold - vocals
Stawrogin - guitars, bass
Rzulty - guitars
Deimos - guitars
Krzysztof Klingbein - drums
https://www.pagan-records.com
https://www.facebook.com/Totenmesse/
DEMANDE
À LA POUSSIÈRE new
album "KINTSUGI" was welcomed by media and
fans in a great way. After some devastating shows in France, our Blackish Doom
Metallers present the official video of the song "Ichinawa" realized
by Gildas Debaussart with the precious Misty Orchid's performance as dancer.
Enjoy it at: https://youtu.be/bsi8PRzNuYY
Once again the Parisian combo paints a macabre horizon at the crossroads of Black Metal, Doom and Sludge, with a song of pure darkness, atmospheres and tormented voices following in the footsteps of bands like Neurosis, Mayhem, Cult Of Luna, Akhlys, Regarde Les Hommes Tomber.
I remind you that there are still copies of their album available in digiCD and LP format on https://shorturl.at/ejUV5
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German thrash legends DARKNESS announce early bird combo for their 40the anniversary show
2024 ALBUM INFO:
“BLOOD ON CANVAS” is the angriest album to date by the Essen thrashers DARKNESS. The songs are more aggressive and harder than anything that can be found in the DARKNESS discography so far. Although it is not a concept album, “Blood on Canvas” is not just a collection of nine songs that were created in one era, but a multifaceted sound painting, painted with the colors of anger.
Musically, DARKNESS deliver the uncompromising and fast thrash metal that they have been known for since their debut album “Death Squad” (1987). However, the compositions on this album are more complex and detailed than before, without losing any of their aggression, hardness and authenticity.
The lyrics are no longer just a description of the madness that determines the course of this world, but get straight to the point without beating around the bush and without compromise.
The nine songs were produced in the Rambado Recording Studios in collaboration with Cornelius "Corny" Rambadt, who has also worked with SODOM, DISBELIEF and BONDED, among others. The predecessors "First Class Violence" and "Over And Out" were already produced in collaboration with Corny. For "Blood on Canvas", DARKNESS and producer Corny made it their mission to create an aggressive and powerful, but also honest sound.
The cover artwork is once again by Timon Kokott, with whom DARKNESS is working for the third time.
Although recordings for the album had already begun in mid-October 2023, DARKNESS and guitarist Meik separated during production, so that "Blood on Canvas" was only recorded by four people.
The story so far
The thrash metal commando DARKNESS comes from Essen - Altenessen, next to the Bay Area the most creative nucleus of the thrash wave in the 1980s.
Founded in 1984, the band made a name for themselves with the demos “Evil Curse”, “Titanic War” and “Spawn of the Dark One”.
DARKNESS released three albums between 1987 and 1989.
The first album “Death Squad” is considered a thrash classic and established the cult status of DARKNESS, which still exists today and influences thrash musicians all over the world.
In 1991 things became quieter for the band, and in 1998 singer Olli tragically died.
Lacky and Arnd, two early members, revived Thrash Guerrilla in 2004.
In 2005 the three albums “Death Squad”, “Defenders of Justice” and “Conclusion & Revival” were released again. In addition, “Bocholt Live Squad”, an official concert recording from May 14, 1987, is coming onto the market in CD format.
The long-out-of-print triple vinyl box “The Demos” from 2008 contains a live recording from the “Keep it True” Festival 2006, all demo recordings and extensive bonus material.
At the end of 2010, the musicians, who were otherwise under the banner “Eure Erben”, released an album under the name DARKNESS for the first time.
Since demand continues, the albums “Death Squad” and “Defenders of Justice” will be released on vinyl again to mark their 25th anniversary.
As with many veterans of metal, DARKNESS also has a line-up merry-go-round.
Lacky and Arnd, the band's constants, are looking for a stable line-up for a comeback.
The guitarist Meik started his job for Darkness in 2013.
Lee was given the microphone by Arnd at the end of 2014, who from then on concentrated exclusively on the guitar and backgrounds.
In 2015, Dirk took over the bass role from Christian “Spessy” Gießler, who no longer has time to be involved in DARKNESS due to his main job at Kreator.
After “Keep it True” Festival, but especially since 2014, DARKNESS have played at well-known festivals such as the “Turock Open Air”, “Obscene Extreme”, Headbangers Open Air” and the “Ruhrpott Metal Meeting”.
The old school club is also being wielded at numerous club shows around the world and proven what the band stands for: old school thrash - brutal, fast, uncompromising and mean.
With the album “The Gasoline Solution”, a real, much-praised successor to the two classics “Death Squad” and “Defenders of Justice” was released in October 2016.
Exactly 2 years after the comeback album, Darkness presented the
The album “First Class Violence” makes it impressively clear that even more than 30 years later, angry thrash still comes from Altenessen.
At the beginning of 2019, Ben took over the bass from Dirk.
The EP “Over and Out” follows in 2020.
In 2024, Dominik took over the guitar from Maik and with the highly acclaimed release of the album “Blood on Canvas” in 2024, Darkness manifested its status as a German thrash institution.
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http://www.darkness-thrash.de/
Chaos Wasteland is a Canadian thrash-crossover band formed in 2019.
The bands aesthetic and themes are based on a post-apocalyptic future concept inspired by Mad Max.
They debuted with an EP called “Bloodlust” in 2020. In 2024 they returned with an S/T full-length.
The band members are :
Isaï Flamand - Vocals
James Foster - drums & vocals
Leo G.Wolf - Guitar & vocals
Nic Belanger - Guitar
Saemund Ragnarson – Bass
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbIIg-4PmoxPHeuu1PQcFJw
https://www.facebook.com/chaos.wasteland
Watch Northbound Train lyric video: https://youtu.be/QdMR2otS_gI
Aggressive, old school and borderline chaotic, “Northbound Train” is a thrashy heavy metal song to bang your head and break your neck to.
“It’s an old song resurrected and running onward like an unstoppable train, much like Arched Fire”, says Kristian Herkman, the singer. “A train to the north of Finland, back to where Arched Fire started.”
“And what a train it is”, rejoices Ari Väntänen, the rhythm guitarist. “I love the cover art by Umar Setiawan, it’s like Thomas the Tank Engine from hell! We also have a beautiful lyric video by Jussi Hevander that fits the mood perfectly.”
Originally formed in the Finnish Lapland in 1989, the band hibernated for thirty years until reforming in the late 2019 and starting to work on new music. Now, a five-year phase seems to be nearing its end.
"Things are about to change," says Ari. “It may be that Northbound Train is the very last release with this Arched Fire line-up. Who knows what the future holds, but for now, it is what it is. As a song, it is a fitting conclusion to this era in the band’s story. It’s about the journey we’ve taken while making two albums in the 2020s. For us, it’s been both a strong progression in this current time we live in, and also a return to where we’ve come from. There’s something very beautiful and raw in it all."
And that’s how the song goes. “Spend a night in a northbound train… Spend your life in a northbound train”.
Listen 'Northbound Train' single on streaming services: https://push.fm/fl/arched-fire-train
Line-up:
Kristian Herkman (vocals)
Aslak Purojärvi (drums)
Mika Rytilahti (bass)
Janne Särkelä (lead and rhythm guitars)
Ari Väntänen (rhythm guitar)
https://archedfire.com
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Brutal Records is proud to announce the signing of OVERCAST RAIN, is a Dark Metal band from Latvia, Liepaya! The band is gearing up to release their third 2025 album via Brutal Records - stay tuned!
Hailing from the city of Liepāja, this formidable band is gearing up to unleash their third studio album in 2025 under the Brutal Records banner. Get ready for a sonic storm that will redefine the boundaries of dark metal!
Formed in 2014 by the visionary duo of Mihails Maslovs (vocals/guitar) and Kolja Kirk (drums), Overcast Rain has risen as a beacon of Latvia's metal scene. Over the years, the band has evolved through lineup transformations and sonic reinventions, solidifying their status as one of the genre's most dynamic forces.
Their discography includes two acclaimed albums:
Since You Die (July 11, 2020)
My God Hates Me (March 1, 2022)
Both albums have achieved remarkable success, with tracks like "All Hope Is Gone" breaking into the Destrokit Rock chart Top 50 and earning spots in the European Metal Channel rankings. These works are now enshrined in the National Library of Latvia as cultural treasures.
The Evolution of Overcast Rain
After a hiatus, Mihails and Andris Aleksejevs reignited the band in 2018 with a fierce determination to craft a heavier and more aggressive sound. Embracing new members and shedding female vocals, the band evolved into a raw, unrelenting force. Their revamped lineup debuted with electrifying performances at the Bunker13 Fest and earned second place at the Fresh Blood competition, setting the stage for their meteoric rise.
Overcast Rain’s relentless energy has captivated audiences across Malta, Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia, the Czech Republic, Croatia, and Russia, gracing the stages of premier festivals like Dark Malta Fest, GoatHell Metal Fest, Barbar Fest, and DiFest. Sharing stages with legends such as Die Krupps, Blood Red Throne, Psyclon Nine, and Ost+Front, they’ve left an indelible mark on the global metal scene.
The Next Chapter
Currently in the studio, Overcast Rain is crafting a highly anticipated album featuring 13 brand-new tracks. Their relentless dedication to pushing the boundaries of dark metal ensures this release will be nothing short of groundbreaking.
Current Lineup:
Mihails Maslovs – Vocals, Guitar, Keyboard
Marks Širokovs – Drums, Samples, Backing Vocals
Rudolf Vistiņš – Guitar, Bass, Backing Vocals
Andris Aleksejevs – Lead Guitar
Leonidas Heidemanis – Lead Guitar
Aleksandrs Tiškevičs – Bass
Stay tuned for more updates as Overcast Rain prepares to deliver their heaviest chapter yet! This is just the beginning of their reign under Brutal Records—dark metal fans, the storm is coming.
https://songwhip.com/overcastrain/
Brutal Records is proud to announce the signing of ETERNAL RETURNS, blending the sounds of melodic death metal, metalcore, thrash, and groove band from Thane, India! The band is gearing up to release their third 2025 album via Brutal Records - stay tuned!
Founded in 2010 in Thane, Maharashtra, Eternal Returns is a leading name in the Indian metal scene, renowned for its innovative blend of melodic death metal, metalcore, thrash, and groove.
With a sound that is both intense and accessible, the band has carved a unique niche, combining technical precision with emotional depth. Their music frequently addresses themes of social issues, political commentary, and personal introspection, resonating with a diverse audience.
The band members
Harsh Makwana (Guitar/Bass)
Shankul Chavan (Guitar/Production)
Viktor (Drums)
Narendra Patel (Vocals/Lyrics)
Eternal Returns has released two critically acclaimed albums:
Reprieved to Totality
Hunchback Hatred
The latter achieved significant recognition, topping India’s iTunes Metal chart in January 2024. This milestone underscores the band’s impact and appeal within the genre. Further accolades include being named "Band of the Year" in Metal Pedia’s Top 20 Releases of 2023 and a nomination for Best Metal Band at the Radio City Freedom Awards 7, affirming their growing prominence.
Artistic Vision
Eternal Returns seeks to redefine modern metal by blending aggression with accessibility. Their lyrical themes delve into the cyclical nature of life, birth, death, myths, and the quest for liberation—drawing inspiration from Indian philosophy and universal human experiences. This vision positions the band as both innovators and storytellers within the global metal community.
https://www.facebook.com/eternalreturns
The Finnish Folk / Black Metal band METSÄN ALTTARI released their self-titled debut album on November 28th 2024 via Inverse Records.
Listen the album on streaming services: https://push.fm/fl/metsan-alttari-album
The man behind Metsän alttari, Janeski, comments:
"The debut album consists of seven songs with themes ranging from heroic to gloomy and blissful. Most of the songs are made between 2023-2024 but some of the material is much older and has been refined afterwards.
The songs have nuances of folk music spiced with the darkness of black metal and the grandeur of power metal. They also contain beautiful melodies, evil riffs, growls, epic choruses and poetic Finnish lyrics."
Joni Kantoniemi from Inverse Records comments:
"When I listened to the album for the first time, I was very impressed by the atmosphere and it was great to see that there are still new bands coming out that are honourably following in the footsteps of Finnish folk metal legends like Moonsorrow, Ensiferum and Finntroll. Highly recommended!"
Track list:
1. Intro
2. Jäätyneen järven tuolla puolen
3. Synkkä syvyys
4. Metsäiselle alttarille
5. Rautaa, tulta ja jäätä
6. Vampyyri
7. Verikuun kirous
Music and lyrics by Janeski
Album cover by Nucleart Design
Biography:
"Metsän Alttari ("Altar of the forest") is a Finnish one-man folk/black metal project driven by cold whispering winds, burning big emotions and ancient mythology."
Line-up
Janeski - Everything
https://www.facebook.com/MetsanAlttari
Release
Date: December
13th 2023
Label : Spinefarm Records
For a soundtrack to the end of the world, there is no band better than Electric Wizard.
As the COVID pandemic took hold in 2020 and lockdown restricted movement to your immediate surrounds, the legendary British doom outfit wondered if they might ever play live again. Out in the wilds of the English Westcountry where singer/guitarist Jus Oborn and guitarist Liz Buckingham live, the band descended into their crypt-like jam space to make a live album like no other. With no audience, and no actual plan to release what they came out with, they recorded themselves into a 16-track tape machine to capture their essence, their malevolence, their heaviness.
“We’d been gigging for two years at that point, around America three times, going to Japan and Australia, and we were sounding pretty good by the end of it,” says Jus. “When the pandemic happened we thought, ‘Fuck it, maybe we’ll never play again.’ So we went into the jam room and played the songs to get them on tape to capture how we were playing at the time.”
The final product, Black Magic Rituals and Perversions Vol. 1, is as raw and heavy as one would expect from The Wizard.
“It's raw as fuck,” boasts Jus. “It’s like a lost ’70s black metal demo rehearsal session or something. It’s raw, nasty, screaming in your face. I always promised Electric Wizard was like rats in your face. This is verging on it.”
As anyone who’s experienced them live – headlining stages at Download Festival, or London’s iconic Roundhouse – will know, Wizard gigs are a dark celebration of heaviness and volume and bad vibes. Here, the songs sound like a violent hallucination that takes you into their world. Just as their studio works carry in them a sense of sleazy horror, drug-altered reality and middle-fingered misanthropy, the songs the band tear through here drip with the heavy, sinister vibe of having been caught in the crypt of the wizard.
“It was a more about capturing atmosphere and capturing energy,” says Jus.“I was really excited by the idea of just recording us playing purely live to tape and making it sound as raw as possible, like an old, lost recording. We used shitty mics, crappy old tape machine, put it together as fast as possible and just went for it. No one's sitting down, no one's got headphones on, we’re all fucking headbanging, just going for it.”
Opening with the enormous Dopethrone, and taking in signature apocalyptic doom staples like Witchcult Today, Satanic Rites Of Drugula and the ever-destructive Funeralopolis, the set caught on tape here shows how powerful and dominating The Wizard can be. As a band who never quite play the same thing twice, even Just notes that over the years some of these versions have grown more sharp edges and barbs than their studio counterparts.
“Some of the stuff from [2010 album] Black Masses, I was really happy to give it more of an edge,” he says. “And even stuff like …Drugula, I think it's probably a little bit laid back on the album. It's really such a creepy song about a creature coming up from the grave, and the live version sounds more spooky.”
Jus says he wanted to capture a feeling like that of Motörhead’s classic No Sleep 'til Hammersmith, or the sense from KISS’ ALIVE! that you were getting a window into something, a world the band created. It’s also, he says, an opportunity for a band as big and cult-like as The Wizard to bring something from metal’s dirty underbelly into the light, if only for the purposes of freaking out the unprepared.
“It's kind of more got an underground feel to it,” says Jus. “We've always been trying to drag in the underground into the overground, rather than pretending to be playing some big stadium, arena show.”
Indeed, what you have here is Electric Wizard red in tooth and claw. There’s no overdubs, no cheating, no putting things through the computer to neaten up afterwards, just a band conjuring up their black magic and capturing it as directly as possible, to the point where you can feel it in your speakers.
“I think that’s what's going wrong with modern music, you know. For all the benefit of copying and pasting and computer stuff, you're losing something, probably the most important thing of all, which is why people even listen to rock music, which is to listen to a band, listen to the energy between the musicians and how the instruments are locked together, and how that sounds fucking great.”
A soundtrack to the end of the world? Come this way, my fanatics. The Wizard awaits…
Tracklisting
1. Dopethrone
2. Incense For The Damned
3. Black Mass
4. Witchcult Today
5. Satanic Rites Of Drugula
6. Scorpio Curse
7. The Chosen Few
8. Funeralopolis
Line-Up:
Jus Oborn – guitar / vocals
Liz Buckingham – guitar
Simon Poole – drums
Clayton Burgess – bass
https://www.spinefarmrecords.com/
https://www.electricfuckinwizard.com/
The
horrendous release has been teased by Decibel Magazine who in
revealing the track “PENDUNCULAR HALLUCINOSIS“ via an
exclsuvie premiere, have remarked that the band “formed by members of
Hissing wears their love for Pissgrave, early Carcass and Agothacles on
their sleeve, and their self-titled EP is a celebration of gory and savage
extreme music, as dense as it is aggressive.“ - you can check out the
feature and the track https://www.decibelmagazine.com/2024/11/21/track-premiere-horse-butcher-penduncular-hallucinosis/
Members of praised surrealistic black/death metal deformers Hissing re-metastazie in Horse Butcher, a disfigured onslaught of gore-fucked bestial deathgrind worshipping directly at the altar of Carcass, Archgoat,
Disgorge, Impetigo and Pissgrave. Where the imperative is repulsing, Horse Butcher step up to take the concept to its most inevitable and gut wrenching conclusions, bludgeoning the mind into a horrendous aural pulp of absolute violence and depravity. The band members’ roots in avantgarde experimentalism are not set aside here, rather preserved to augment the load of horror and disbelief in belching out these six tracks and twenty minutes of neanderthalian carnage and slaughterhouse madness. Several steps backward in human decency and dignity are needed to authentically perceive and metabolize the scum-fucking level of vile barbarism and inhumanity going into these tracks, but what really transpires is the band’s paradoxically nobel mission of reminding us all of what is unfortunately normal, real and happening everywhere every day in this world. A blindness and indifference against which Horse Butcher have seemingly waged a cryptic and gruesome war, by taking the horrors of the world straight back to the listener and shoving the putrid stench, cruelty and repulsiveness of human actions right back into humanity’s face.
The debut self-tilted Horse Butcher EP (which features cover art by cult gore collage master Adam Medford, as well as a thick as concrete mastering job by Dan Lowndes of Cruciamentum) is set to be released December 20 2024 on CD/MC/digital formats worldwide, all of which are now pre-order able via all our channels.
Sincerely, Sentient Ruin
https://sentientruin.com/releases/terror-hymni-belli-occultum-farwl
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Gutrectomy, hailing from the dark depths of the Black Forest in Germany, was forged in the crucible of brutality back in 2011. Their music is a relentless amalgamation of Slam Death Metal, Deathcore,
On November 15, 2024 their latest single “Shard Throat” delves into themes of inner torment, mental anguish, and the desperate search for release. The lyrics depict a protagonist trapped in a purgatorial state, suffocating under the weight of darkness and madness. Battling inner demons, the song captures a sense of hopelessness and despair, where death is seen as the only escape.
The intense psychological and emotional pain fuels the chaotic energy of the track, creating a relentless, cathartic experience.
https://www.youtube.com/@gutrectomy
https://www.gutrectomy.de
https://www.facebook.com/gutrectomy
"I feel incredibly lucky to be working with WormHoleDeath Records," stated Ömer. "I set out to make music that expresses my feelings and thoughts about life and death, and honestly I did not care during the making of this album whether anyone would eventually hear it or not. Once it was completed I felt as if I would be satisfied with it for as long as time exists, because I felt that it resonated with the whole of existence. I believe that if not one person listened to this music I would still feel happy with it and listen to it myself."
A
Universe of Influences Collide
Ömer Doğramacı is a multidimensional artist and musician who brings a unique blend of cultural and musical influences to his work. Born in the Bronx, New York, Doğramacı’s upbringing was shaped by a diverse range of experiences and cultural influences. From an early age, he was exposed to various traditional wisdom teachings, which ignited a deep interest in spirituality and mysticism that would come to influence his artistic and musical pursuits.
Throughout his life, Doğramacı has pursued a wide range of musical styles, drawing on the diverse cultural influences that have shaped him. He has studied and performed traditional Turkish and Middle Eastern music, as well as jazz, rock, and electronic music. His work is characterized by a fluidity that crosses boundaries and defies categorization, as he brings together elements of these diverse genres in his compositions and performances.
In addition to his musical pursuits, Doğramacı is also a visual artist whose work explores the intersection of the spiritual and the material. His art is characterized by a sense of transcendence, as he seeks to evoke the mystical experiences that lie beyond the physical realm. Drawing on a variety of mediums, including painting, drawing, and installation, Doğramacı’s work is deeply personal and reflective of his spiritual journey.
Throughout his career, Doğramacı has collaborated with a wide range of artists, musicians, and spiritual teachers, sharing his unique perspective and bringing his distinctive voice to a variety of creative projects. His work is a testament to the power of cross-cultural exchange and the transformative potential of art and music. As an artist and musician, Ömer Doğramacı continues to push boundaries and explore new frontiers, inspiring others with his innovative and visionary approach to creativity.
Tracklist
1. The King's Feast
2. Pray for Death
3. Fog of War
4. Deep Gaze into the Flames of Hell
5. Call to Prayer
6. Narcissistic Society
7. Inner Sanctum
8. Pain of Existence
www.youtube.com/@fragmentarysolidabyss7838
https://fragmentarysolidabyss.net/
NEWS 24.11.2024
Die Death- und Groove-Metal-Band MAGNACULT kehrt
mit der explosiven neuen Single und dem Video WINDS OF CREATIONS zurück,
dem zweiten Vorgeschmack auf ihr mit Spannung erwartetes Album LUCIS,
das 2025 erscheinen soll. Nach dem Erfolg von Eternity’s Gate befasst
sich dieser neue Titel mit Themen wie spirituellem Erwachen,
Widerstandsfähigkeit und der spürbaren Kraft der Transformation. Die
mitreißenden Riffs, fesselnden Grooves und tiefgründigen Texte
machen Winds of Creation zu einer Hymne, die MagnaCults Status
als Metal-Pioniere weiter stärkt.
In Winds of Creation fängt MagnaCult die Essenz einer göttlichen Begegnung ein und erkundet die überwältigende Präsenz der Spiritualität und die Kraft, das Alltägliche in das Außergewöhnliche zu verwandeln. Der Text beschreibt eine Reise des Erwachens mit lebendigen Bildern der sprichwörtlichen Winds of Creation als Symbol für Erneuerung und Kraft. Die Struktur des Liedes ist eine Offenbarung, mit kraftvollen Versen, einem meditativen Refrain und einer unerbittlichen Energie, die sowohl persönliche als auch universelle Glaubenserfahrungen verkörpert. Das dazugehörige Video unterstreicht dieses Thema mit einem atemberaubenden visuellen Erlebnis und lässt den Betrachter in ein Reich aus Licht, Schatten und Selbstbeobachtung eintauchen.
Die Single wurde mit viel Liebe zum Detail aufgenommen. Joost van den Broek (Epica, Ayreon) kümmerte sich um die Aufnahme des Schlagzeugs in den Sandlane Recording Facilities. Der renommierte Produzent Matt Bayles (Mastodon, Norma Jean, Pearl Jam) ist für die Co-Produktion und den Mix verantwortlich und zeigt mit Winds of Creation, wie MagnaCult mühelos technische Präzision mit roher Emotion verbindet. Bayles' Fachwissen in der Schaffung schwerer, aber dennoch melodischer Klänge ist offensichtlich und sorgt dafür, dass der Song sowohl bei treuen Fans als auch bei neuen Zuhörern großen Anklang findet.
Mit dieser Veröffentlichung geht MagnaCult den nächsten Schritt in ihrer Mission, die europäische Metal-Szene zu dominieren. Ihre überzeugenden Live-Auftritte und die Zusammenarbeit mit großen Namen haben ihnen bereits eine treue Fangemeinde eingebracht, und mit Winds of Creation bauen sie ihren Kult weiter aus. Die Band ist bereit für eine ausgedehnte Tour im Jahr 2025 und lädt ihre Fans ein, Teil dieser epischen Reise zu werden
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VӦLVA – “DESIRES PROFANE”
Label: Grind To Death Records / Fiadh Productions
Release Date: November 28th 2024
Genre: Black Metal
For fans of: Darkthrone | Urgehal | Wolfbastard | Taake
An insignificant, impotent worm of belief came crawling from the desert sands. It brought its wheedling words of bile and honey to our home, its slow poison of false humility and father worship, eating at the hearts of those too easily swayed from sacred paths. Our steel began to rust and our blood run thin. Our mothers and our teachers, our conduits to the world that had cradled us through the centuries, were cast down and discarded as over eager boy-kings clambered across the bodies that had birthed them, scrambling desperately for the crown of the whispering worm. Under this new order of edicts and commandments seers became whores and queens became witches. And the disregarding turned to disrespecting…to dominating…to abusing…and to burning.
“Like the screams from a thousand vengeful souls from the witch’s bonfire.” - Vittra describes the sound of Völva.
From Malmö, Sweden comes the vengeful, satanic, feminist sound of Völva; a howling, hate-filled voice of rage, fuelled by the fire and the fists that have subjugated womankind since the old ways were undone by the insidious Christian contamination of the world. Born in the simmering underground cauldrons of punk and black metal the band built their foundations with a self-titled demo and the highly regarded Promises Unfold As Lies EP – and now the time for the unveiling of their mesmerising, intimidating full length debut album is at hand. Desires Profane begins with the acidic malice of ‘The Tower’ and immediately draws you into its world of flame and shadow. With its clarity edged with dirt and direct, unflinching approach ‘The Tower’ begins to carve out a strange soundscape of distinct character, with melody implied rather than simply stated. Familiar yet unsettlingly different…it’s an aura that permeates the whole album. ‘Walk With Me’, primal and chaotic, infused with anger and a sense of the forbidden that underlines the fact that Völva are born of different blood, a breed apart and your welcome into their circle is by no means assured. ‘Never Forgive’ stalks you like a blood encrusted valkyrie with a slow menace and a Transylvanian hunger, while ‘The Serpent’ sinks its needle fangs of nightmare into your quivering flesh, injecting the venom as cold flames lick at your nerve endings. The dark and ragged glory that unfolds as Desires Profane progresses is both addictive and magnificent. This is black metal at its assured and powerful, cruel and angular best, attacking with a merciless and fiercely focused purpose. Finishing with ‘Vagabond’ that brings a pagan lilt to its grimy onslaught, a hymn to forgotten times before the coming of the worm, Desires Profane leaves you in no doubt that Völva want to tear down everything that you know and set light to all you think you understand.
On November 28th Desires Profane will be unleashed on vinyl by Fiadh Productions and CD by Grind To Death Records – both versions housed in a sleeve that affirms Völva’s chosen role as the enemy, the adversary of the oppressor. Scathing and acerbic in their assault on all who support the pillars of our rotten society, this band are passionate advocates for its end. You will not hear another album this year as aflame with scorn, contempt and fury as Desires Profane – bewitching in its bitterness and spellbinding in its savagery.
Line-up:
Hedonosticia - Vocals/Bass
Vittra - Guitar/Vocals
Skuld – Drums/Vocals
https://www.grindtodeathrecords.com
https://www.facebook.com/fiadhproductions
https://www.facebook.com/volvabm/
Australian Death Metal brutes, GUTLESS, have released debut album, HIGH IMPACT VIOLENCE! The album is available on CD and digital formats via Dark Descent Records. Me Saco Un Ojo is handling vinyl treatment. The cassette edition is available through both labels.
GUTLESS gave us one of 2018’s filthiest demos. Two years later, we saw a split release with Mortal Wound. Now, six years after that demo, we are finally getting the debut album. Strap in; this one is going to be nauseating…
Instantly they cave in your skull with maniacal riffing and unrelenting drum assaults. If you can’t withstand the might of Death Metal, turn back fast. The equally violent vocal attack will seal the deal as the insanity creeps further into the cemetery, searching for prey. GUTLESS has that perfect blend of old-school savagery while retaining their personality and sound that doesn’t feel like a diluted version of a superior band. Snap-neck rhythms and visceral grinding warfare will certainly have even the seasoned maniac tearing at their flesh in morbid ecstasy as this short but sweet opus erupts pus into their ear canal.
If you need more convincing, take a look at that cover art; reminiscent of the 90s while striking in its own right. You had better believe the album is just as damaging as that brick. Contorting and convulsing into tormenting visions of the macabre, GUTLESS contradicts their name by dragging out your entrails repeatedly across eight indomitable cuts of sadism and brutality. The underground still has plenty of bite down under and these fiends proudly showcase one of the nastiest examples you will hear this year!”
Track
Listing:
1. Bashed And Hemorrhaging
2. Beyond The Catacombs
3. Scalpel Obsession
4. Avalanche Of Viscera
5. Galvanized
6. Carved Into Existence
7. Gore God
8. Viral Infection
GUTLESS is:
Joe Steele - Bass
Ollie Ballantyne - Drums
Tom Caldwell - Guitars/Vocals
Allan Stacey - Guitars
www.darkdescentrecords.com
https://www.facebook.com/gutlessmelbourne
This is evident in the album's first single, "MASS GRAVE MEMORY." The band has partnered with Metal Injection for the exclusive premiere of the official music video for the song. Watch now at https://metalinjection.net/video/pathogenics-new-single-mass-grave-memory-is-a-riff-powered-steamroller
PATHOGENIC vocalist Jake Burns reveals the song's lyrical themes.
“'Mass Grave Memory' asks the ultimate question: what do we gain when we destroy everything? It’s a vivid portrayal of nuclear war’s aftermath — the searing light, the choking ash, and the silence of a world undone. Above all, it stands as a stark warning of what will await us if humanity loses control.”
Skepsis Recordings will release Crowned in Corpses on February 7, 2025. Pre-order the album now at www.skepsisrecordings.com.
Tracklisting:
1) Mass Grave Memory
2) The New Rot
3) Dead But Not At Rest
4) Exiled from the Abyss
5) Fragments
6) Crowned in Corpses
7) Drag Your Crosses
8) Silicon Regime
Out of Boston’s depths emerges PATHOGENIC, a force unshackled from hiatus and reborn with Crowned in Corpses. Over 42 punishing minutes, this progressive death metal quintet weaves together labyrinthine riffs, relentless rhythms, and chilling visions of a decaying world.
In 2022, the band’s resurgence was ignited when original vocalist Jake Burns and new drummer Tyler Montaquila joined forces with guitarists Chris Gardino, Justin Licht, and bassist Dan Leahy. Together, they’ve forged a sound that is ferocious, intricate, and unapologetically heavy — delivering metal that demands to be heard.
PATHOGENIC has shared stages with legends like Suffocation, Revocation, and The Faceless, and has annihilated crowds at the New England Metal and Hardcore Festival and RPM Fest. Known for their high-octane live performances, the band’s energy and command leave audiences with no choice but to headbang furiously.
Set to release on February 7, 2025, through Skepsis Recordings, Crowned in Corpses is a ferocious musical declaration: eight tracks of devastating power and haunting warnings of the darkness that lies ahead.
PATHOGENIC is:
Jake Burns - vocals
Chris Gardino - guitars
Justin Licht - guitars
Dan Leahy - bass
Tyler Montaquila - drums
https://www.facebook.com/pathogenicmetal
Label: Fighter Records
Release Date: December 3rd 2024
Genre: Heavy Metal
For fans of: Queensrÿche | Judas Priest | Vicious Rumors | Solitude Aeternus
It’s time to head back to the forge, to the place where it all began, where the smith first brought the hammer down upon the anvil, tempering the British steel that would become Forged In Black! It’s time to celebrate 15 years of real heavy metal, 15 years of indefatigable spirit and musical power! It’s time to reach back into the past and draw the earliest creations of Forged In Black from the cold ashes and thrust them back into the fire, reinvigorating the hellion screams and contagious riff attacks! It’s time for Forged In Black to be born again!
It was 2009 when the first line-up of Forged In Black was assembled, originally under the name Merciless Fail – a moniker that was soon abandoned as the sheer strength of the young band’s material became apparent. After relentless work in the rehearsal room and on the stage, by 2013 the rebranded Forged In Black were ready to record their debut, self-titled album – and it is that monumental piece of history that has now been remastered and expanded, adorned in rejuvenated artwork and unleashed again in celebration of fifteen years at the forge! Over the decade and a half of their existence Forged In Black have performed at Bloodstock Open Air and Hammerfest, graced the stage of the legendary Camden Underworld with the likes of Diemonds and metal legends Demon; they have worked with top producers like Chris Tsangarides (Thin Lizzy, Judas Priest, Black Sabbath etc) and Romesh Dodangoda (Motörhead, Bring Me The Horizon, Bullet For My Valentine etc) and had their recorded works lavished in praise by major magazines such as Zero Tolerance and Powerplay. What better way to mark their achievements than with a powerful new version of the album that started it all? Songs like the eponymous anthem ‘Forged In Black’ itself and the epic ‘Accusations Of The Innocent’ remain important elements of the Forged live show to this day, absolute fan favourites that now sound better than ever with the muscular remastering work of Marcus Stock (Alcest, Green Carnation, Marché Funebre etc). The album’s tracklisting has also been expanded with the addition of two early EP title tracks, ‘The Tide’ and ‘The Exodus’ from 2013 and 2014 respectively; both prime slices of Forged In Black metal, these forgotten classics now have the platform they have always deserved – remastered and heavier than ever!
The original Forged In Black album artwork has been reimagined in vibrant fashion by the band’s guitarist Andy Songhurst, an acclaimed professional tattoo artist in his life away from the forge. The elements of the image will be instantly familiar to longstanding fans of the original album, but the style and approach make the cover fresh and impactful, ablaze with new life and colour - just like the songs it accompanies. Forged In Black Remastered MMXXIV will be released on December 3rd by Fighter Records, on CD and digital formats – and the hammer will land with a force unparalleled, a might like never before!
Line-up:
Chris Stoz Storozynski - Lead Vocals
Andy Songhurst - Lead And Rhythm Guitars
Kieron Rochester - Bass and Vocals
Tim Chandler - Lead And Rhythm Guitars
Oliver Gill – Drums
Featured on the original recordings:
Kev Rochester – Drums
Rob Chaplin – Guitars
http://www.fighter-records.com/
https://www.facebook.com/fighter.records
http://www.forgedinblack.com/
https://www.facebook.com/forgedinblacks
The album is a synthesis of avant-garde metal and comedic audio drama. Gobischkevrot recounts the story of a beleaguered clan of goblins seeking mystical power in a desperate struggle for survival in a human-dominated world.
A concept album in the truest sense, Gobischkevrot blends intense folk-inspired metal with spoken-word narration from the Goblin RaidBoss known as Skraptif.
With over 20 releases under their belt, GOBLIN HOVEL fully embraces their metal influences with Gobischkevrot; a natural progression from 2022’s Whatever Keeps the Light On.
Track
listing:
1. Ambush
2. The Cave
3. Gobischkevrot
4. The Plan
5. Voyage of the Grogswiller
6. The Stowaway
7. Borokol pt. II
8. Don't Eat The Mushrooms
9. Dialogue with a Mountain
10. Moon's Fist
11. The Night Man Learned to Fear the Mountain
12. Crineiga
Gobischkevrot was recorded, mixed and mastered at Blackwell Sound with additional recording at Nektarkin Studios throughout 2024. The lyrics and script were written by the Nameless Goblin. Music was composed and arranged by the collective known as GOBLIN HOVEL. Cover art and Character Sheets by Alexios Ciancio @cianciographics. Back cover art and Layout by Eva Zarich. Band Photography by Fursy.
This album is a companion/expansion to March of the Goblins by Tha Goblvnz March. Listen here, and dive into the gobbish extended universe! https://thagoblvnzmarch.bandcamp.com/
GOBLIN HOVEL is a collective of musicians and artists formed in Meadville, PA in 2010 and currently based in Buffalo/Rochester, NY. Though primarily influenced by heavy metal, the band takes cues from various musical and folk traditions from around the world to create an intense avant-garde soundscape reflective of humanity’s chaotic and often contradictory nature. Lyrically, the band focuses on the universal human experience filtered through the lens of history, folklore, and esoterica.
GOBLIN HOVEL 2024 is:
The Nameless Goblin: bass, vocals, throat singing, Fx, guitar on track 11, voice of Skraptif
Damn Barbarian: Lead Vocals, voice of Ghirrul
Rawbeard: Guitars, recording, vocals, voice of Baalkryth and Borokol
Petuh: Banjos, Mandolin, vocals, voice of Nerlhein
Son G: Drums, rattles, electronics, keyboards, voice of Human Guard
Guest Appearances:
Mickey: vocals/voice of the Pixie
Squee Key Fromage: voice of Human Guard
Tom Gerwitz: recording, throat singing on track 11, mixing, mastering, samples, vocals
Alexios Ciancio: voice of Goblvnz the mountain, additional composer on track 9.
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HELLTRAIN releases debut album “ROUTE 666” on vinyl for 20 year anniversary .Swedish Helltrain was founded in 2002 by Pierre Törnkvist on vocals & bass (Everdawn, Scheitan, Devils Force), Oscar Karlsson on drums (Raised Fist, Defleshed, Gates of Ishtar) & Patrik Törnkvist on guitar (The Moaning, Everdawn, Battlelust). The trio recorded a demo with three songs and quickly gained attention for their original sound where a mix where previous musical experiences in heavier genres such as death, thrash & black metal meet arrangements and sound from rock n roll & punk. Their demo was infact only sent in to one record company, namely Nuclear Blast who chose to contract Helltrain immediately.
The debut album "Route 666" was recorded in the hometown of Luleå and
later mixed in Studio Dug Out by Daniel Bergstrand, known from productions
with In Flames, Soilwork, Meshuggah & Behemoth. The album was released
on CD in 2004 by Nuclear Blast in Europe and has since been licensed 3 times in
the USA, Poland and Russia. For the US release, Pierre in the band was
personally called up on the phone by vocalist Jimmy Pop of Bloodhound Gang, who
stumbled across Helltrain on the now retired music site MySpace. Jimmy Pop
then released the record through his label, the Jimmy Franks Recording
Company and practically this meant that Universal Music released and
distributed in the US.
The title track "Route 666" appeared on Bam Margera's (Jackass) own TV series "Viva La Bands" and also on a smaller compilation album released by MTV with only 4 bands: Helltrain, HIM, Rammstein & Bloodhound Gang.
Now to celebrate that it is 20 years since "Route 666" was released, the record is finally being released on vinyl for the first time by label Discouraged Records (Umeå, Sweden) in a very limited edition of 300 copies.
Pre-order starts today november 22 and it set for release on december 6th.
Helltrain discography
2004 “Route 666” (CD album/Nuclear Blast(EU) & Irond Records(RUS))
2006 “Route 666” (CD album/Jimmy Franks Recording Company(USA))
2008 “Rock n roll devil” (CD album/Universal Music)
2009 “Route 666” (CD album/Metal Mind(POL))
2012 “Death is coming” (CD album/TPL Records)
2018 “Wolfnight” (digital single/own release)
2018 “On your knees” (digital single/own release)
2021 “Alive” (digital ep, own release)
2023 “Mischief” (digital single, own release)
2024 "Route 666" (LP album/Discouraged Records)
Helltrain Line Up 2024:
Pierre Törnkvist: Vocals
Patrik Törnkvist: Guitar
Mikael Sandorf: Guitar (Gates of Ishtar, Duskfall, ex-Deathbound)
Markus Parkkila: Bass (Devils Force, Gates of Ishtar)
Fredrik Andersson: Drums (Gates of Ishtar, ex-Duskfall)
https://www.discouragedrecords.com
https://www.facebook.com/DiscouragedRecords
https://www.helltrain.net
https://www.facebook.com/helltrainofficial
Just one month to "PATH TO OBLIVION" release date and EPITAPH unveil a second song from their highly ambitious new work due out on My Kingdom Music on December 20th.
The song's title is "Voices Behind The Wall" and it's inspired to "The dreams in the witch house" a tale by H.P. Lovecraft and has lyrics written by Jessica Carola Ragone.
A very suggestive lyric video, created by Tiago Silva, is available at https://youtu.be/IPinnA_raKw
"Path To Oblivion" LP/CD/tape/bundle could be pre-ordered at https://shorturl.at/RtoNK
First work to have Ricky Dal Pane (singer of the band Witchwood) behind the microphone, this is definitively an album for fans of Candlemass, Pentagram, Solstice, Solitude Aeturnus, Black Sabbath, Trouble.
The journey towards the oblivion has begun and Doom Metal, Progressive and Esotericism are the coordinates.
DOOM ON!!!
Line-up: Mauro Tollini: drums; Nicola Murari: bass; Lorenzo Loatelli: guitars; Ricky Dal Pane: vocals
Style: Epic Doom Metal with elements of classic Heavy Metal and Progressive
Similar artists: Candlemass, Pentagram, Solstice, Solitude Aeturnus, Black Sabbath, Trouble
Cover artwork created by Luciana Nedelea and tracklist:
1. Path To Oblivion
2. Embraced By Worms
3. Condemned To Flesh
4. Nameless Demon
5. She's Reborn In Blasphemy
6. Voices Behind The Wall
7. Kingdom Of Slumber
8. Fall From Grace
https://linktr.ee/mykingdommusic
https://www.facebook.com/epitaph.doom
Italian
black metal outfit ARDEAT unleashes their ferocious
new single, "IGNIS FATUM," today via Wormholedeath. The
track is taken from the band's upcoming album "APOTHEOSIS",
due for release on 20 December 2024.
"Ignis Fatum" merges mythology and existential themes, depicting a journey through destruction and rebirth. References to Danae's tower and Dionysian chaos evoke the inevitability of fate and divine wrath. Both destructive and purifying, fire consumes the emptiness of existence, while commands to "Rise, Dominate, Dance, Rule" reflect a triumphant rebirth. The song channels mythic cycles of death and renewal, culminating in an ascent toward immortality as the soul transcends chaos and marches to the stars.
"Ignis Fatum" is available on all digital platforms. Listen here: https://orcd.co/ignisfatum
Ardeat is a black metal band from Brescia, Italy, formed in 2021 by Enrico Pinelli, Julian Polonioli, Riccardo Cremaschini, and Andrea Salvagni. After releasing a cover of Franco Battiato's Atlantide, guitarist Cristian della Noce joined, and they recorded their debut EP, Exitivm, featuring a 20-minute song in two acts. Ardeat has performed with notable Italian metal acts like Mortuary Drape and Opera IX, blending black metal, early death metal, and NWOBHM influences, inspired by bands such as Dissection and Mgla.
Prepare for "Apotheosis" to arrive on December 20th, 2024. In the meantime, ignite your soul with the burning fury of "Ignis Fatum."
www.facebook.com/Ardeatbandofficial
Ritual Fog are one of the most exciting new death metal bands from the US with their blend of death and thrash metal with some heaving, stomping slow parts thrown in. Toilet ov Hell premiered an electrifying new track at https://toiletovhell.com/exclusive-track-premiere-ritual-fogs-nocturnal-suffering/
Excerpt - "To keep things fresher than wet green ooze irradiating your rotting cemetery, Ritual Fog brings together OSDM, thrash, and just a hint of whatever it is Autolith is doing, delivering a balanced, vicious, pitboss-approved record."
RITUAL FOG - “BUT MERELY FLESH”
For
fans of
: Morgoth, Asphyx, Skeletal Remains, Laceration, Malevolent Creation, Death, Leper
Colony
Ritual Fog have masterfully infused thrash influences in their old school death metal sound in a way that the music becomes far more acerbic and gritty, so much so that even when they slow down during their doomier moments, it sounds incredibly scathing and vile. Their riffs seem to have a tendency to press down against the listener and create a burning sensation first in the ears, then in the rest of the body. The hoarse vocals emanating from what can only be a serrated throat add to the grating effect and enhance the nastiness quotient manifold. They seem to have borrowed the right amount of influences to form a cohesive albeit abrasive sound that wreaks havoc no matter what path they decide to tread. As such, they are able to easily traverse blood-smeared pits in both fast paced and thrashy style as well as the ponderous, doom-riddled way, without diminishing the sizzle. This ability to retain the aggression and switch things up at the drop of the hat elevates them above their monotonous old school-sounding peers and gives them an exciting edge. Assimilating and perfecting their sound for their much awaited debut full length, Ritual Fog have created a lurching, ravaging beast and it's hungry and absolutely unstoppable.
Line up
Ian Younkin - Vocals / Guitar
Andrew Hobday - Drums
Spencer Martin - Guitar
Jon Clark - Bass
Artwork by Juanjo Castellano Rosado
Track listing
1. Misticism
2. Desolate Chasm
3. Slimeblade
4. Nocturnal Suffering
5. Demented Procession
6. Fog Sermon
7. Carnal Pain
8. Sentient Chamber
9. But Merely Flesh
Release date - November 29th, 2024
https://www.facebook.com/transcendingobscurityrecords
https://www.facebook.com/ritualfog
Thank you very much! Kunal Choksi Label owner Transcending Obscurity Mumbai, India
BRUTAL RECORDS is proud to announce the signing of ETERNAL RETURNS, blending the sounds of melodic death metal, metalcore, thrash, and groove band from Thane, India! The band is gearing up to release their third 2025 album via Brutal Records - stay tuned!
Founded in 2010 in Thane, Maharashtra, Eternal Returns is a leading name in the Indian metal scene, renowned for its innovative blend of melodic death metal, metalcore, thrash, and groove.
With a sound that is both intense and accessible, the band has carved a unique
niche, combining technical precision with emotional depth. Their music
frequently addresses themes of social issues, political commentary, and personal
introspection, resonating with a diverse audience.
The band members
Harsh Makwana (Guitar/Bass)
Shankul Chavan (Guitar/Production)
Viktor (Drums)
Narendra Patel (Vocals/Lyrics)
Eternal Returns has released two critically acclaimed albums:
Reprieved to Totality
Hunchback Hatred
The latter achieved significant recognition, topping India’s iTunes Metal chart in January 2024. This milestone underscores the band’s impact and appeal within the genre. Further accolades include being named "Band of the Year" in Metal Pedia’s Top 20 Releases of 2023 and a nomination for Best Metal Band at the Radio City Freedom Awards 7, affirming their growing prominence.
Artistic Vision
Eternal Returns seeks to redefine modern metal by blending aggression with accessibility. Their lyrical themes delve into the cyclical nature of life, birth, death, myths, and the quest for liberation—drawing inspiration from Indian philosophy and universal human experiences. This vision positions the band as both innovators and storytellers within the global metal community.
https://linktr.ee/brutalrecords.official
eternalreturns@live.in
https://www.facebook.com/eternalreturns
Metal innovators OWDWYR have released the instrumental edition of their debut album, RECEPTOR. Released one year ago, Receptor was widely praised by the press for setting a new standard for technical death metal.
This anniversary, instrumental edition will allow fans to delve deeper into the intricate arrangements and complex instrumentation that make Receptor such a groundbreaking work.
"While I love LOVE Max's vocals, they have so much girth that they take up quite a frequency range," says Paul Plumeri, the band's primary songwriter and guitarist. "We wanted to choose our most proggy, layered tracks, and do a special instrumental mix and master so people could hear the rich tapestry of counterpoint and varied instrumentation."
The band has shared a visualizer for the EP. This uncut sequence features a live liquid performance by Thomas Condry . Watch the visualizer on https://www.youtube.com/@owdwyr
Order the instrumental edition of Receptor at https://owdwyr.bandcamp.com/album/receptor-instrumental-edition
The EP was mixed by AJ Viana at AJ Viana Productions and mastered by Alan Douches at West West Side Music. It features performances from Kenny Grohowski, Kevin Paradis, Sydney Kjerstad, and the West European Symphony Orchestra.
Track
Listing:
1) Praefatio / The Liminal Carapace
2) Ein
3) Supplicant
4) Reverie
5) Pitchtongue Vesper
6) The Sputtering Torch
OWDWYR is a technical death metal band based in the United States. Their music is a unique blend of extreme metal, jazz, classical, and progressive influences. Their debut album, Receptor, was released to critical acclaim in 2023.
Band Members:
Paul Plumeri Jr. - Guitars, Composition, and Programming
Chris Williams - Bass
Max Lichtman - Vocals and Lyrics
https://www.facebook.com/owdwyr
In a joint statement, XENOS A.D. expressed their excitement about this partnership: "XENOS A.D. is delighted to be a part of My Kingdom Music to release our new album because we already know the great work they did for us in the early years of our career and in the past. "Requiem For The Oppressor" is the result of years of hard work towards creating music that we believe represents the very best of Thrash Metal. My Kingdom Music has been so supportive in the long journey we have gone on to create this album and we’re incredibly excited to be a part of their family and share our music with the world!".
Formed by friends Giuseppe Taormina (guitars), Ignazio Nicastro (voice & bass), Danilo Ficicchia (drums), XENOS A.D. quickly gained recognition in the European Metal scene thanks to their impressive live attitude and performances at some of the greatest festivals in Europe (Wacken Open Air, Agglutination, Into The Grave, Area 53 among others).
Their distinctive blend of lyricism about war and its horrors, combined with their relentless, neck-breaking Thrash, pays homage to the genre's golden age Gods such as Slayer, Megadeth, Kreator, Exodus and Testament as well as some of the melody and progressive tendencies of Metal Church and Death Angel.
Fans of Thrash Metal can rejoice in yet another band flying their Metal flag proudly.
Now all you have to do is experience the raw power of the fury of XENOS A.D.
https://linktr.ee/mykingdommusic
https://www.facebook.com/xenosa.d.thrash
ANTE-INFERNO deliver a malevolent hammer strike with “DEATH’S SOLILOQUY”; harnessing the bestial might of traditional black metal and intricately weaving it with the haunting majesty of the atmospheric sound the band is known for
North Yorkshire, UK; 20 November 2024: UK black metal act Ante-Inferno have unveiled their third album "Death's Soliloquy" via Black Metal Promotion ahead of its release on 22 November 2024 via Vendetta Records.
Listen to “Death’s Soliloquy”: https://youtu.be/KksA8AXdc9c
Pre-save "Death's Soliloquy" on Spotify: https://RecordU.lnk.to/Deaths_Soliloquy
Onism Productions, Matriarch Records and Forbidden Keep Records have also prepared three special edition cassette versions of “Death’s Soliloquy”, which is available to order now and will start shipping next week.
Red tape via Onism Productions
Clear smoke tape via Matriarch Records
Forbidden Keep variant via Forbidden Keep Records
Ante-Inferno are pulling no punches this time around with their third album. Now with a fully established line-up, the four-piece have delivered a malevolent hammer strike to the face of all who thought they would continue to mellow after the success of the atmospheric and otherworldly "Antediluvian Dreamscapes".
The album’s nightmarish cover art (from the masterful mind of Khaos Diktator Design), perfectly sums up the album’s sonic approach. An ode to madness, mental illness, death obsession and unfettered suicidal despair, "Death’s Soliloquy" harnesses the bestial might of traditional black metal and intricately weaves it with the haunting majesty of the atmospheric sound the band is known for, and in doing so takes the listener on an anguished, hysterical descent into the blackened emptiness of the grave.
“The album's theme is death viewed through different lenses and experiences”, the band explains. “A soliloquy is where a character in a play speaks their thoughts aloud, but they're speaking to themselves rather than to the audience. So this is like Death speaking on behalf of those who have died, reliving the final moments of their lives and what led them to that point - because the dead can't speak, but Death was there with every one of them at the end.”
In the run-up to the album's release, the band previously released an artwork video for the opening track “The Cavernous Blackness of Night” and a “Cold. Tenebrous. Evil" music video.
Catch Ante-Inferno on the following dates:
30/11 MANCHESTER, REBELLION (UK) - - Album release show w/ Hulder and others
06/12 BERLIN, DE MORTEM ET DIABOLUM (GER)
07/12 MUNSTER, WINTERMELODEI (GER)
14/12 EINDHOVEN, METAL MEETING (NL)
**More dates to be announced soon.
https://vendetta-records.com/
https://www.facebook.com/ANTEINFERNO/
DYING VICTIMS PRODUCTIONS is proud to present AXETASY’S highly anticipated debut album, WITHERING TIDES, on CD and vinyl LP formats.
Hailing from Stuttgart, Germany’s AXETASY formed in 2020 with influences that belied their young age – namely, the speed metal, thrash, and black metal stalwarts of the ‘80s. Not for nothing is their furious, stubbornly obscure sound stuck there: while you’re busy checking the calendar year, AXETASY have already dragged you into the insane depths of morbid ecstasy!
Now, after a debut and a couple digital singles, AXETASY charge the gates of Hell with their full-length debut, Withering Tides. After the short, scene-setting intro, Withering Tides gallops away into heavy metal heaven with a sound that’s strikingly familiar yet somehow unique – strange magick, indeed! The four youngsters of AXETASY soon prove their mettle with a straightforward rush of just-black-enough speed metal dotted with tasty, atmospheric melodies and technically demanding passages. This is not the usual blackthrash trip; rare is it to find a modern band nailing the etched-in-time, Walls of Jericho-era Helloween sound with this much aplomb. As such, the production of Withering Tides totally befits their fun-yet-fiery, dark-but-not-completely chassis: gleaming and clean where it needs to be, and just dirty enough underneath. Nightmarish mayhem, for sure, and immediately memorable after just one listen…but you’ll surely be possessed by AXETASY to press “play” 666 times!
Swords of steel aloft, AXETASY’s Withering Tides comes heartily recommended for maniacs of labelmates HEXECUTOR and BLACKEVIL as well as former labelmates Sacrifizer, Cruel Force’s more recent work, and Brazil’s Evil Invaders – enter this “Fatal Maze” posthaste!
Line-up:
Johnny „Amon“ Kröner – Vocals, Guitar
Nik „Fetch“ Mangold – Guitar, Backing Vocals
Chris Kröner – Drums
Ben „Jaxxy“ Kruska – Bass, Backing Vocals
From Stuttgart, Germany
Artwork:
Lauren Gornik
Release date:
17th January 2025
Tracklist
1 The Void
2 Withering Tides of Space
3 Fatal Maze
4 Slicing Dreams
5 Beyond all Order
6 Voidcrawler
7 Deadly Witch
8 Axetasy - of Murder
9 Nebulous Nightmares
Release info:
Regular edition on black vinyl, with insert, poster, sticker, postcard and download code.
Special edition on white vinyl, with insert, poster, sticker, postcard download code and patch.
CD edition with sticker, obi
www.dyingvictims.com
https://dyingvictimsproductions.bandcamp.com/
After nearly a decade since the release of full-length debut album, Subversions of the Psyche, the Scottish brutes return with sophomore album, Edifice of Vicissitudes, their first for Willowtip!
Without compromise, stylistic detours or mellowing with age, Edifice of Vicissitudes is a blast-beaten beast of an album and a quintessential example of Brutal Death Metal in its purest form.
Guitarist Joe Fleetwood drives that point home in explaining that, “Edifice of Vicissitudes is the culmination of years of jamming and formulating our ideas into the most brutal and twisted Iniquitous Savagery songs we could make.”
Willowtip Records will release Edifice of Vicissitudes November 22 on CD, vinyl, and digital formats.
Pre-order:
https://iniquitoussavagery.bandcamp.com/album/edifice-of-vicissitudes
https://willowtip.com/bands/details/iniquitous-savagery.aspx
Track
Listing:
1. Casualty of Diabolical Trial
2. Synaptic Cull
3. Choked Before First Breath
4. Omnipotence Negates Self-Affliction
5. Narcotic Exsanguination
6. Lifeblood
7. Drenched in Righteous Offal
8. Bio-Digital Convergence in the Fourth Industrial Age
Credits:
All music and lyrics by Iniquitous Savagery.
Recorded by D.P Johnson and Euan Harrison at Audio Lounge and Full Pelt studios.
Reamping, mixing and mastering by Colin Marston at The Thousand Caves.
Cover art by Giannis Nakos of Remedy Art Design.
Line-up:
Liam McCall - Vocals
Joe Fleetwood - Guitar
Chris Ryan - Bass
Euan Harrison - Drums
https://www.willowtip.com/home.aspx
https://www.facebook.com/iniquitoussavagery
The exclusive premiere of INCINERATION DAY comes courtesy of Mystification Zine, who states the album "leads the listener through the pathos available to an increasingly anthropo-scenic point of view, slowing to a march into fatal irreverence by the end."
Stream Incineration Day at https://mystificationzine.com/2024/11/20/an-early-stream-of-thunraz-incineration-day-lp-2024-premiere/
Incineration Day is due out on November 22. The album is a collaborative effort between Estonia-based musician Madis Jalakas and US-based drummer Sean Rehmer (Dejecter). Order the album at https://thunraz.bandcamp.com/album/incineration-day
Guitarist/vocalist Madis Jalakas spoke with Decibel Magazine about the project's background, evolution, and what the future holds for THUNRAZ. Read the interview here. https://www.decibelmagazine.com/2024/11/19/interview-thunrazs-madis-jalakas-brings-the-baltic-gloom-via-incineration-day/
Tracklisting:
1) Tyrant
2) Compactor
3) Fragile Automata
4) Incinerator
5) The Day After
6) Eastern Promises
7) Spiritual Self-Surgery
Vocals, guitars & production for Incineration Day were done by Madis Jalakas in Tallinn, Estonia. Drums were recorded by Sean Rehmer at Storm Crow Studio in Kansas City, Missouri.
An experimental death metal project headed by Madis Jalakas, THUNRAZ (thunder in Proto-Germanic) seeks to align itself with primal forces in order to break through personal, philosophical, and musical barriers. Most of the time a solo effort, other times with the aid of different musicians, THUNRAZ has released five uncompromising records since 2018. Incineration Day is the first to feature Kansas City-based drummer Sean Rehmer.
THUNRAZ is:
Madis Jalakas - guitar/vocals
Sean Rehmer - drums
https://www.facebook.com/thunrazmetal/
With minds towards the future and souls rooted in the history of rock, TIME RIFT is the rock ‘n’ roll time machine the world needs. Formed by Justin Kaye in 2014, with various lineups through the years, the band currently counts in its roster Terrica Catwood on drums (circa 2017) and Domino Monet on vocals (circa 2023). That doomed year of 2020 saw the DYING VICTIMS release of their debut album, Eternal Rock, and after the world re-opened, a plethora of dynamite shows in the American Northwest helped them hone their craft further.
Fast forward to today, and TIME RIFT is poised to kill. Witness their second album, In Flight. Taking influence from not just the greats of Motörhead, Led Zeppelin, The MC5, and Scorpions, but also stalwart singers such as Sinéad O'Connor, Grace Slick, and Doro Pesch, TIME RIFT deftly blend the power of heavy metal with the groove of rock. In Flight sounds so old and fresh simultaneously, you’ll continually be checking your calendar for which year it is – in either direction – throughout the album’s punchy & powerful 31-minute duration. The arrival of Domino Monet as frontwoman is momentous, as her tough-yet-tender vocals give the band an entirely new dynamic: a swirling cauldron of emotive mid-‘70s hard rock and early ‘80s metal, lean and mean and minimalist but BIGGER than ever. Be warned - TIME RIFT is In Flight!
Line-up:
Domino Monet - vocals
Terrica Catwood - drums
Justin Kaye - guitars, bass
From Portland, USA
Artwork:
Hickory Mertsching
Release date:
17th January 2025
Tracklist
1 I Am - the Spear
2 Follow Tomorrow
3 Coyote Queen
4 into the Stillness
5 Thunder Calling
6 The Hunter
7 In Flight
8 Dancing with the Sun
9 Hellbound
Release info:
Regular edition on black vinyl, with insert, poster, sticker, postcard and download code.
Special edition on creme coloredvinyl, with insert, poster, sticker, postcard download code and patch.
CD edition with sticker, obi
www.dyingvictims.com
https://dyingvictimsproductions.bandcamp.com/
The third full-length album "MONUMENTY" from Polish black metal band CZORT is available now to pre-order via Pagan Records. "Monumenty" (translates to “Monuments” from Polish) will be available from 29 November 2024 in jewelcase CD, black heavyweight vinyl and digital formats.
Pre-order here: https://bit.ly/CzortCDLP
Ahead of its release, the band unveiled a music video to the track “Oczyma Monumentu”, with the single streaming now across all digital platforms.
Watch the music video: https://youtu.be/MYEMzVox_RA
Stream the track via Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3Z87Mwx
“Monumenty” was recorded and mixed last fall at Impressive Art studio in Porąbka, Poland by Przemysław Nowak.
The sound on "Monumenty" is an evolution of the band's past work on "W czeluść" (2022 split released via Godz ov War Productions), "Apostoł" (2020 album released via Under the Sign of Garazel Productions) and "Czarna ewangelia" (2018 debut album released via Under the Sign of Garazel Productions). In 2019, Czort also released a split entitled "Under the White Flame" with Mordhell, Occultum and Dagorath.
In Slavic mythology, Czort (or chort) is considered to be a demon of total evil, with horns, hooves, a skinny tail, and a pig-face.
Tracklist
1. Paroksyzm Ludzkości
2. Zjawa
3. Kuźnia Materii
4. Oczyma Monumentu
5. Zmaganie Rdzeniem Istnienia
6. Cyborium Zgnilizny i Brudu
7. 23.58.30
8. Antynatalizm Boga
9. Ubóstwo Idei
https://www.pagan-records.com
https://www.facebook.com/czortbluznierca/
Cult compilation of 13 Czech bands BREATH OF DOOM from 1997 for the first time on LP! In deluxe gatefold version.
This is the history of Czech doom metal!
Inside you'll find memories of members of all 13 bands in Czech and English language, as well as memories of the 2LP publisher (i.e. mine) and the original CD and MC publisher.
Release date: 11.11. 2024
LIMITED ONLY 250 COPIES!
Bands:
Silent Stream Of Godless Elegy
Bone Orchard
Mythopoeia
Endless
Promises
Countess Bathory
Vacuum
Love History
Black Heaven
Hypnotic Scenery
Agnus Dei
Certainty
Dissolving Of Prodigy
Specifications of this title
250x black 2x12" (140g) with full-color labels in 2x B/W printed inner bag on 220gsm w-w carton (coated paper); SLEEVE: gatefold, full-color (4/0 CMYK) printed on 350gsm w-w carton, coated paper with matt machine varnish, 5mm spine, all assembled in a plastic overbag (vinyl records between gatefold flaps)
You can order in the Paratshop https://paratshop.cz/produkt/breath-of-doom-compilation-2lp/
November 20th - Trillians - Newcastle - w/ Morrows Massacre, Ovulating Cadaver
November 21st - O'Rileys - Hull - w/ Biomech, Scaleraker, May Moon
November 22nd - Legends - Edinburgh - w/ Anomos, Alternate Future, TRILL
November 23rd - The Dev - London - w/Pravitas, Sentient, Arwassa
https://www.noworthofman.com/
https://www.facebook.com/NOWORTHOFMAN
DYING VICTIMS PRODUCTIONS is proud to present the highly anticipated second album of Finland’s VITRIOLIC, BLACK STEEL VENGEANCE, on CD and vinyl LP formats. Headsplit Records has already released the CD and cassette tape versions for North America.
Hailing from Tampere, VITRIOLIC raise high the iron fist of their homeland’s oft-overlooked blackthrash scene. From the paradigmatic likes of Urn and Flame on to the next generation of Evil Angel, Sadokist, and labelmates RAPID, the power-trio of VITRIOLIC have been fighting the metal fight for the past five years. Initially, the band self-released their first couple EPs and a live album, and then made their full-length debut in 2021 with Renegade Ascension via Headsplit. And while some songs from their second album were forecast in demo form the last few years, at last arrives Black Steel Vengeance.
No more perfectly titled, Black Steel Vengeance is VITRIOLIC are at their rowdiest and most powerful. Honed on the live front, Black Steel Vengeance is a ten-track assault of old-school, riff-driven METAL. Black, speed, thrash, separately or all at once: VITRIOLIC let loose and live lawlessly on this 41-minute firestorm. Truly, this album is a testament to the burning underground spirit – theirs, yours, everyone’s who believes in Hell’s heavy metal – remaining grounded in the dirt of the past but digging up new graves that smell rottenly unfresh. The flag of hate of the original Teutonic Big Three flies proudly here, but VITRIOLIC manage to twist the knife in different-yet-honorable ways. As such, Black Steel Vengeance is equally at home in 1985, 1999, and 2025, such is its timeless gallop ‘n’ thrust. Raise your sword!
Line-up:
Irreverentor - Bass
V Von Vitriolic - Drums
Gatekeeper Ares - Guitars, Vocals
From Tampere, Finland.
Artwork:
Aleksi Stenbacka
Release date:
17th January 2025
Release info:
Regular edition on black vinyl, with insert, poster, sticker, postcard and download code.
Special edition on black/gold marbled vinyl, with insert, poster, sticker, postcard download code and patch.
CD edition with sticker, obi
www.dyingvictims.com
https://dyingvictimsproductions.bandcamp.com/
GRAFJAMMER – “DE TYFUS, DE TEERLING”
Genre: Black Metal
Label: Folter Records
Distributed by: Alive
Release: 10.01.2025
The Dutch GRAFJAMMER are back with a new line-up and a fourth album! After their last long player “De Zoute Kwel”, which received numerous positive reviews and a lot of attention in the scene, “De Tyfus, De Teerling” is the latest attack with their very own, viciously driving “Primitive Dutch Necrorock”. The band from Utrecht, which has been around since 2012, effectively mixes first and second wave black metal with hefty pinches of punk, d-beat and Motörhead. The result is groovy as hell – or rather: “swings like a floppy tit”, as vocalist Jorre says – but alongside raging, rocking crushers and passages of dashing destruction, there are also moments in which everything shifts into a melancholy twilight.
With “De Tyfus, De Teerling”, GRAFJAMMER present nine hard-hitting tracks (plus an intro) that tell of religious madness, self-deception and destruction in their mother tongue. In doing so, they delve even deeper than before into the dark underbelly of society and Dutch history. The album title is a variation of “Tyfus! Tering!”, a popular curse combination in Dutch, in the GRAFJAMMER version it means: “The Typhus (and), the Cube”.
https://www.facebook.com/FolterRecordsGermany
https://www.facebook.com/grafjammer
"Envy The Dead" is a concept album that conjures a dark, gritty atmosphere inspired by historical horrors like Jack The Ripper and necromancy. Moving away from symphonic elements, it embraces a progressive Death/Thrash vibe with influences from Dimmu Borgir, Cradle of Filth, Necrophobic, Mayhem, and Death. Mike Wead (Mercyful Fate, King Diamond) is behind the engineering, mixing, and mastering
Tracklist
1. Envy The Dead (intro)
2. Malediction And Laughter
3. Organs, For A Fair Price
4. Prosperity By Cocaïne
5. Maze Of Madness
6. River Dumplings
7. Coughing In The Coffin House
8. Fade Into The Abyss
9. A Deadly Embrace, A Sinister Grace
The album is available on all digital platforms: https://orcd.co/envythedead
MISANTHROPIA is no stranger to sonic devastation. For over 20 years, they’ve carved a path through the metal scene with their unique blend of Blackened fury and Death Metal aggression. Their longstanding partnership with legendary producer/engineer MIKE WEAD (Mercyful Fate, King Diamond) continues on ‘ENVY THE DEAD’, ensuring a potent and punishing listening experience.
MISANTHROPIA toured and played the last years intensively, domestically and abroad, under the banner of Eternal Rock Music Agency, and still plans to continue doing so.
Line up:
Bram Koller-Rythm Guitars and Vocals
Dennis Schoenmaker-Rythm And Lead Guitars
Pepijn Heilbron-Bass
Hugo de Waal-Drums
www.youtube.com/@misanthropiaofficial4167
www.facebook.com/666misanthropia
Label: Xtreem Music
Release Date: February 18th 2025
Genre: Death Metal
For fans of: Deicide | Nile | Behemoth | Hate Eternal
They dance upon their strings, limbs convulsing as I drum my fingers upon the charred arms of my throne. My words of poisoned honey slip into their ears, caressing their hearts with promises of wealth, fame and adoration…and there is no price they will not pay, no one they will not offer up upon my altar. I have conquered them with whispers and they have laid the bones of their loved ones at my feet. They have lit the fires of their immolation and scream for acceptance and recognition even as they burn. What a race of empty vessels, vacuous fools all ripe for the harvest...
Infamous Belgian death metal force, Fractured Insanity, celebrated their 20th anniversary of musical devastation this year - and marked that milestone by completing work on their incredible fifth album, Age Of Manipulation. This act of sonic warfare is a stunning display of brutality and creativity, an accomplished collection that clearly demonstrates all the experience that Fractured Insanity have accumulated over the last two decades. Beginning with the slow burn build and then explosive attack of ‘Exaltation Of A Fallen Glory’, with its headbanging death march of a chorus, Age Of Manipulation then proceeds to transmute into ever more powerful and formidable forms. ‘Divide And Conquer’ possesses a teeth-grinding intensity that threatens to peel the skin from your face with its remorseless velocity and neck-breaking gear changes, ‘The Hangman’s Chair’ is steeped in horror and propelled by some breathtaking drumming, while the album’s title track crushes you beneath the sheer weight of the guitars, like a monstrous behemoth striding through the broken bodies of the fallen. This album is shrouded in sinister atmosphere and wickedly inventive, with bewildering moments and shocking twists, yet it remains deeply rooted in the cold soil of classic death metal. There is no weak moment, no let up in the sheer obliterating magnificence as the highlights just keep coming – from the nightmarish splendour of ‘Slumber In The Deep’ with its gargantuan vocal performance and towering riffs, to the devastating masterstroke of soul-crushing death metal that is album climax, ‘We All Die In The End’.
Mixed and mastered at the renowned Hertz Studio in Poland, to whom the likes of Hour Of Penance, Vomit The Soul and Vader have also entrusted their albums, Age Of Manipulation sounds sharp and vicious, with a clarity that highlights the fantastic individual performances on display and the metallic muscle to knock you back in your seat. With a new deal signed with Xtreem Music, the label that released Fractured Insanity’s classic ‘Mass Awakeless’ and ‘Manmade Hell’ albums, Age Of Manipulation will be unleashed on February 18th on CD and digital formats. Prepare to fall to your broken knees before the might of death metal supremacy!
Line-up:
Stefan Van Bael - Vocals/Bass
Jeroen Buysse - Guitar
Dieter Daems - Guitar
Ignace “Hammerman” Verstraete - Drums
https://www.xtreemmusic.com/
https://www.facebook.com/FracturedInsanityOfficial
IMPERIAL TRIUMPHANT comments: "The 'Entertainer extraordinaire' leads a gullible audience through the sinister halls of the 'HOTEL SPHINX '. Behind the lights, cameras, and endless action lies a disturbing undercurrent—where power is fed by the innocence of youth. The lines between entertainment, initiation, and exploitation blur as a conspiracy of silence reigns in the 'Illuminated Valley of the Kings', where political celebrity celebrates death. Rites of passage too dark to speak, promising false salvation in a world where the show never ends."
Equally rooted in eclectic black metal, the most claustrophobic notions of free jazz, and the concept of urban cityscapes as canyons of horror, IMPERIAL TRIUMPHANT's signature sound has set a new standard for the possibilities of extreme music. Fans can expect "Goldstar" to continue down this sonic path next year, with media already hailing first single "Eye of Mars" as "chaotic, eerily-atmospheric" (Metal Injection). Stay tuned for more details to come soon...
Stream the new single here: https://imperialtriumphant.lnk.to/HotelSphinxNe
Watch the music video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KnNHaH2kfkE
They've come up with an official video of the title song from their new album 'CULT OF UZURA' which can be witnessed here - https://youtu.be/PHm0WenekQM
Band's statement, "Cult of Uzura is the blooming of Skaphos into something more modern and violent. Recorded and mixed by Nathan Faure and mastered by Thibault Chaumont, Skaphos's third album is the embodiment of the ocean's rage and human madness.
Thanks to Kunal Choksi of Transcending Obscurity who signed us, we're more than happy to have the opportunity to spread our music worldwide.
All shall be one with the sea.
Skaphos is:
Guitar & vocals: Stephan Petitjean
Guitar & backing vocals: Jeremy Tronyo
Bass & backing vocals: Theo Langlois
Drums: Nathan Faure
Artwork by Paolo Girardi (to be revealed in due time)
Track
listing
1. Cult of Uzura
2. One Eyed Terror
3. Mad Man and the Sea
4. Hypoxia
5. Abyssal Tower
6. Echoes of the Drowned
7. Of Shores and Dripping Souls
8. Skaphism
9. The Servant
10. The Alchemist
11. The Offering
12. Diluvian Sentence
13. All Shall Be Now Itself the Sea
Release date - T.B.A. (early 2025)
https://www.facebook.com/transcendingobscurityrecords
https://www.facebook.com/skaphosofficiel
Thanks! Kunal Choksi Label owner Transcending Obscurity Mumbai India
NEWS 16.11.2024
KRACHMANIFEST #8 (A4/deutsch)
VON JEGLICHEM WORT –"HIER WIRFST DU AUS DEINER BRUST EINE NEUE ERDE IN DEN RAUM"
NEKROTHORAX – “RAISING HELL” (TAPE)
STREETCLEANER - #32 (A4 /deutsch )
„Geradliniger Metal, mal wuchtig, mal mit dem Fuß auf dem Gaspedal“ – so beschreibt eine regionale Zeitung das erste Release „6TH DIMENSION“ der Heavy Metal Band LASER SCOPE aus Gera/Umgebung. „Auf der einen Seite der inhaltliche Blick in die Sterne, in Weltraum und Science-Fiction, auf der anderen Seite der musikalische Anker in den Achtzigern.“
Am 25.05. wurde die EP „6th Dimension“ veröffentlicht. Reinhören kann man z.B. hier https://laserscope.bandcamp.com – aber auch bei allen gängigen Streamingdiensten.
kontakt@laser-scope.de
www.laser-scope.de
DEATH
DESCENDING
is the singular vision of a dedicated musician. This one-man wrecking crew
unleashes a monstrous sonic assault that blends the fury of blackened death
metal with the atmospheric expanse of post-metal and the bone-crushing
brutality of slam. Death Descending's self-titled EP promises a pulverizing
experience!
Tracklist
1.Permanence
2.Death Descending
3.Death Dealer
4.Where No Light Treads
www.facebook.com/deathdescending
We’re
excited to announce an unholy pact with Brazilian one-man bestial black/death
commando TERROR. The South American war cult will soon emerge
with its first act of ritual aural terrorism, the "HYMNI BELLI
OCCULTUM" EP, an eighteen minute EP of gruesome extreme metal
warfare weaponized from the cult of Archgoat, Holocausto, Tormentador,
Sarcofago, Bestial Warlust and Conqueror.
The crushing EP has been teased by underground music blog Veil of Sound, who in revealing the song “Bélica Sinfonia Armagedônica“ via an exclusive track premiere have stated that “the music on this five-song-EP is fast, relentless Death Metal, with tinges of OSDM chugging and growls plus a bit of Blackened Noise attack.“ - you can check out the feature and track here https://veilofsound.com/2024/11/12/Song_Premiere-Terror.html
Across these five edicts of third world barbarism the totality of our new world dystopia is glorified and instigated down to its most antihuman and savage traits, with the cult of all crime syndicates, gangs, slums, warfare, violence, militarism and corruption thrown into an abyss of occultism and esotericism to embody the true lineaments of the modern world antichrist.
The "Hymni Belli Occultum" EP will officially be released on December 6 2024 on CD, MC and digital formats, all pre-orderable now via all our channels.
Sincerely, Sentient Ruin
https://sentientruin.com/releases/terror-hymni-belli-occultum
https://sentientruin.com/bands#/terror
Today I'm proud to present a good friends band, Öldöds, and their upcoming album "Ölen ska ner". A fantastic beer-infused death metal album that's filled with catchy, heavy riffs, about the thing many of us loves the most. Drinking beer. Enjoy!
ÖLDÖDS – “ÖLEN SKA NER”
Öldöds was formed in 2007, and has since become a cult band in the Swedish underground metal scene. Straight to the point death metal with catchy, heavy riffs - and beer lyrics. 10 years after the full length debut it’s time again for some brand new brutal beer-infused songs!
Guitars, vocals, production, song writing, mix and master: David “Pos” Mauritzon
Bass: Peter Harg
Guest vocals on ”Fullast kör, dödast vinner”: LG Lantz Graffman
Song list
Öl är vårt sista hopp
Fyllans tid är nu
Fullast kör, dödast vinner
Ölen ska ner
Jag greppar en öl
Dricka öl och bli jättefull
Release date: December 6th, 2024
https://www.facebook.com/oldods
A concept album in the truest sense, Gobischkevrot blends intense folk-inspired metal with spoken-word narration from the Goblin RaidBoss known as Skraptif. This newly released chapter sees the goblin horde overcome their human antagonists in a deservedly brutal manner.
"With the proper magic, the proper guts, and much sacrifice, the clan finally had the power we needed to drive the humans out of our territory. We stomped the humans so hard that their entire settlement dissolved into the ground! There is no way to describe the raw power we felt at that moment! The Moon's Fist would come down on humankind like a flood, wildfire, or earthquake! "
Stream "Moon's Fist" now at https://goblinhovel.bandcamp.com/track/moons-fist
With over 20 releases under their belt, GOBLIN HOVEL fully embraces their metal influences with Gobischkevrot; a natural progression from 2022’s Whatever Keeps the Light On.
Track
listing:
1. Ambush
2. The Cave
3. Gobischkevrot
4. The Plan
5. Voyage of the Grogswiller
6. The Stowaway
7. Borokol pt. II
8. Don't Eat The Mushrooms
9. Dialogue with a Mountain
10. Moon's Fist
11. The Night Man Learned to Fear the Mountain
12. Crineiga
Gobischkevrot was recorded, mixed and mastered at Blackwell Sound with additional recording at Nektarkin Studios throughout 2024. The lyrics and script were written by the Nameless Goblin. Music was composed and arranged by the collective known as GOBLIN HOVEL. Cover art and Character Sheets by Alexios Ciancio @cianciographics. Back cover art and Layout by Eva Zarich. Band Photography by Fursy.
This album is a companion/expansion to March of the Goblins by Tha Goblvnz March. Listen here, and dive into the gobbish extended universe! https://thagoblvnzmarch.bandcamp.com/
GOBLIN HOVEL is a collective of musicians and artists formed in Meadville, PA in 2010 and currently based in Buffalo/Rochester, NY. Though primarily influenced by heavy metal, the band takes cues from various musical and folk traditions from around the world to create an intense avant-garde soundscape reflective of humanity’s chaotic and often contradictory nature. Lyrically, the band focuses on the universal human experience filtered through the lens of history, folklore, and esoterica.
GOBLIN HOVEL 2024 is:
The Nameless Goblin: bass, vocals, throat singing, Fx, guitar on track 11, voice of Skraptif
Damn Barbarian: Lead Vocals, voice of Ghirrul
Rawbeard: Guitars, recording, vocals, voice of Baalkryth and Borokol
Petuh: Banjos, Mandolin, vocals, voice of Nerlhein
Son G: Drums, rattles, electronics, keyboards, voice of Human Guard
Guest Appearances:
Mickey: vocals/voice of the Pixie
Squee Key Fromage: voice of Human Guard
Tom Gerwitz: recording, throat singing on track 11, mixing, mastering, samples, vocals
Alexios Ciancio: voice of Goblvnz the mountain, additional composer on track 9.
www.facebook.com/GoblinHovel
The new single "Lichteter" is available to stream via all
streaming platforms: https://lnk.to/noctambulist
"Lyrically the song explores the desire for a stable albeit mediocre future only to discover the present has fallen apart in the meantime", said the band. "It is emblematic of the themes found on much of the songs throughout the album. It falls in a comfortable transition between the harsher tones found on Elegieën and the experimental nature of De Droom."
Last month the band released the single “Aderlater”.
The new album “Noctambulist II: De Droom” will be released on 7 February 2025 in CD, vinyl and digital formats. Recorded in Tilburg between February and April 2023 at Catacomben Studios, De Droom sees Noctambulist diving deeper into post-punk and shoegaze influences while retaining the fierceness of their debut record Elegiëen.
Noctambulist are an atmospheric post-black metal outfit from Tilburg, the Netherlands. Formed in 2015 between housemates J.D. Kaye, Sam C.A. and Mitchell Scheerder, they set out to create a hard-hitting, melancholic style of black metal that draws inspiration from other genres such as post-rock, shoegaze, new wave and post-punk.
Noctambulist stand for contrasts. Serotonin summits and strung-out canyons. The empty and the grandiose. The beautiful and the appalling.
After defining their sound and completing the lineup with guitarists Tristan Tabbers and Stef Heesakkers they released their full-length debut “Noctambulist I: Elegieën” via Northern Silence Productions. Their second album will be released through These Hands Melt, with pre-order details and more information to be revealed soon.
Noctambulist are
J.D. Kaye – Vocals & Guitar
Stef Heesakkers – Guitar
Tristan Tabbers – Guitar
Sam C.A. – Bass
Mitchell Scheerder - Drums
https://www.facebook.com/these.hands.melt
https://www.facebook.com/Noctambulistband
Finnish melodic death/folk metal band WARFARER released their long-awaited debut concept album, 'A TALE BEYOND THE PALE' on November 15th 2024 via Inverse Records.
LISTEN to the album on streaming services: https://push.fm/fl/warfarer-album
The band comments:
"The wait is over. 'A Tale Beyond the Pale' is here — a journey through Finnish myth and legend: jealousy, scheming, Viking raids, and duels under the northern lights. We’ve poured our hearts and souls (or what’s left of them) into this album, and it feels incredible to finally share it with the world.
But this is just the beginning — our TO-DO list is long and relentless. Warfarer is gearing up to hit the road, bringing our full live sound to stages across Finland and beyond. We’re also deep into the pre-production of our second album, so rest assured, more music is on the horizon.
To our fans, thank you for your unwavering support. See you in the longhalls!"
STORIES BEHIND THE TRACKS:
Heir Uncrowned:
"The beginning. Two brothers, raised as one, by blood bound. Our protagonist, the firstborn son, is destined to become the tribe's chieftain. When he commits a shameful deed, he is disgraced by his chieftain father and disavowed. After the chieftain dies and the second son takes our protagonist's place as the new chieftain, the firstborn son begins to resent his own brother."
As the Portents Foretold:
"The raid. The brothers lead a raid over the sea against a southern village. Amidst the battle, the jealous firstborn son looks for an opportunity to plant his dagger in his brother-chieftain's back, but is continuously denied the chance. Finally, as the sounds of battle fade and everyone else has fallen, he turns his blade toward his brother."
Brotherslayer:
"The duel. The firstborn son, cold-blooded, faces the bewildered brother-chieftain, who does not understand what madness has overtaken his dear brother. In the end, the firstborn son stands over his slain brother as the morning sun dawns."
Bereaver:
"The homecoming. As the raiders return, carrying their beloved chieftain on a funeral bier, the firstborn son is exhilarated. He assumes his place as the new chieftain, but among the subdued cheers, murmurs of discontent and rumors surrounding the circumstances of his brother-chieftain's death persist.”
Betrayer:
"The resentment. The firstborn son is the new chieftain, but he is not beloved like his brother. Even in death, his brother makes him jealous, and this resentment begins to turn into anger. Soon, the flames of his hate engulf the whole village."
In the Gravelight:
"The loneliness. Alone, despised, amidst the burning ruins of his sanity, the firstborn son hides in the north. The realization of his deeds finally drives him over the precipice, and he descends into grief-stricken madness."
March Through the Endless Snow:
"The march. Giving up everything, the firstborn son begins his journey further into the north. Determined to find his end on his own terms, he marches to reach the dark river of Tuonela."
The Gates to Realms Beyond:
"The end. Collapsing in the snow, he sees the gates open to the realms beyond. The firstborn son leaves this world, leaving behind his legacy — the myth of the brotherslayer."
WATCH Brotherslayer music video: https://youtu.be/My-6xbnEEmo
WATCH Heir Uncrowned video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0AmN6t0Mj5Y
Biography:
Born from the frost of Northern Finland in 2013, Warfarer weaves chilling tales of small people's great struggles amidst ancient myths. Their ferocious blend of melodic death metal and symphonic elements bites like the freezing wind and grips you like the flu.
After releasing an EP in 2017 and undergoing a complete reincarnation with new singles in 2018 and 2020, the band is more alive than ever, preparing for war with brutal new songs and sharpened axes. Their upcoming concept album, 'A Tale Beyond the Pale', set for release in 2024, delves into the Finnish myth of the Brotherslayer, taking listeners on a journey through jealousy, scheming, Viking raids, duels under the northern lights, and an eventual descent into guilt and madness.
Track
list:
01. Heir Uncrowned
02. As the Portents Foretold
03. Brotherslayer
04. Bereaver
05. Betrayer
06. In the Gravelight
07. March Through the Endless Snow
08. The Gates to Realms Beyond
Cover art by Sofia Sinivuori
Line-up:
Kalle Puutio - Lead Vocals, Rhythm Guitars
Seppo Kolehmainen - Lead Guitars, Backing Vocals
Klaus Telenius - Bass, Backing Vocals
Tuomas Rahikainen - Keyboards, Backing Vocals
Julius Lehtonen - Drums
https://www.youtube.com/@warfarerband
https://www.warfarer.fi
https://linktr.ee/warfarer
https://www.facebook.com/warfarerband
Dark, grimy and subtly dissonant death/black metal . Obscureviolence have created a deadly concoction of death and black metal, taking the most effective elements of each genre and keeping the music raw and visceral enough for them to contribute uninhibitedly to the powerful sound envisioned by the band. Listen to the two songs that have been freshly unveiled https://obscureviolence.bandcamp.com/album/refuting-the-flesh
OBSCUREVIOLENCE – “REFUTING THE FLESH”
For fans of- Crypts of Despair, Mgla, Skaphos, Morbid Angel, Viande, Burial Hordes, Saevus Finis
Featuring members of the death metal band Horror God, Obscureviolence are a new entity channelling the darkest and vilest sounds of black and death metal. They've brought elements of the two styles together, the raw, acerbic edge of black metal and the fearsome heft of death metal. They go hand-in-hand with their distinct features enhancing the overall sound, which comes off as surprisingly cohesive and powerful. As intimidating and loathsome their music is, which becomes a force of nature when they go on a rampage, they do know the importance of pacing and make sure to let the darker parts come to the fore and add a mysterious, ominous aura to the proceedings and also let the subtle dissonance seep deeper into the subconscious. For a debut, their songs are remarkably well-constructed and balanced, without letting go of their capacity for wanton mayhem, while heralding the coming of a new kind of power.
Lineup:
Sergey B. (Horror God) - Bass guitar, vocals
Sergey T. (Horror God) - Guitar
Dmitry L. - Drums
Artwork - S.TkN. (Sergey T.)
Track listing
1. Exodus
2. Refuting the Flesh
3. Source of Life
4. Spiritual Agony
5. The Absurdity of Existence
6. Pulse of Subconscious Cruelty
Release date - February 14th, 2025
https://www.facebook.com/transcendingobscurityrecords/
https://www.facebook.com/obscurefcknviolence
Kunal Choksi Label owner Transcending Obscurity Mumbai, India
"Thanatos" is a dynamic evolution for Deus Mortem. While retaining their black metal roots, the album showcases a powerful blend of old-school rock and metal influences, with driving riffs, thunderous rhythm sections, and haunting melodies. It's a testament to the band's musical growth, showcasing a more versatile and powerful sound than ever before.
"Thanatos" is a concept album that confronts the complexities of human existence. It takes listeners on a transformative journey through illusory realities, unveiling hidden truths and stripping away the veils of deception. It's a testament to personal struggle and the power of the Black Flame.
https://www.facebook.com/deusmortemofficial/
ZERO ABSOLU – “LA SAIGNÉE”
With
members of ALCEST and REGARDE LES HOMMES TOMBER
Genre: Black Metal
Label: AOP Records
VÖ: 31.01.2025
ZERO ABSOLU is the band formerly known as Glaciation.
Glaciation was a project founded in 2011 by François Duguest (instruments) and Jean Valnoir Simoulin (Vocals, art direction).
The group then expanded to include Hugo Moerman (who became the 3rd permanent member of the group), the two main members of Alcest, and Lychar.
In 2012, they released the album «1994». The lyrics nostalgically and bitterly revisit Valnoir’s experience within the Black Metal scene throughout the 90s.
Valnoir temporarily left the band in 2014 and was replaced by RMS Hreidmarr.
In 2015, the album «Sur les falaises de marbre» was released by Osmose. Productions. Due to alcoholism issues (among others), Hreidmarr was later removed from the band. He then decided, without informing anyone, to assemble a new lineup and illegally registered the name «Glaciation» with the French Institute for Intellectual Property.
In 2023, the core of the original lineup (obviously without Hreidmarr), accompanied by a member of Regarde les hommes tomber and another from Alcest, recorded a new album: La saignée («The Bloodletting»). The lyrics take the form of a pamphlet confronting the enemies of the band and the Metal scene in general.
In 2024, to put an end to the drama, they decided to rename Glaciation to ZÉRO ABSOLU, and signs with AOP.
https://shop.aoprecords.de/
https://www.facebook.com/metastazisparis
Los Angeles (CA) - One-man Melodic Death/Black Metal act, THE MOSAIC WINDOW, in collaboration with Metal Injection, presents the world premiere of forthcoming album, Hemasanctum! Stream it now at the link below!
The Mosaic Window will release Hemasanctum, November 15 on Willowtip Records! The album will be available on CD, vinyl LP, cassette, and digital formats.
The Mosaic Window mastermind, Andrew Steven Brown, released the following statement concerning the album:
“Hemasanctum is a concept album that explores my current thoughts on life, relationships (parent-child), and loss. While it may or may not be obvious, the album starts with a song about birth and ends with a song about death. In between are songs intentionally out of order (like the roller-coaster timeline we all experience) subtly relating to topics like self-awareness, mental health, abortion, religion, and grief.
This album is the first Mosaic Window record to feature a real drummer - Gabe Seeber of Abigail Williams, Vale of Pnath, Obscura (live), Decrepit Birth (live), Carach Angren (live), and many more. Additionally, I am still in awe that there are two guest solos from the legendary (and possibly my favorite) guitarist Andy LaRocque. Both Andy and Gabe absolutely nailed their parts, and I couldn’t be more elated for their presence on the record.
Hemasanctum was written and recorded between October 2023 - February 2024 at my home studio, and mixed by Damian Herring over the Summer of 2024. I am so proud of this album, and hope listeners can appreciate it too. Cheers!”
Pre-order:
https://willowtip.com/bands/details/the-mosaic-window.aspx
https://themosaicwindow.bandcamp.com/album/hemasanctum
Track Listing:
1. Incantation to Summon the Unstable
2. The Pounding of Hooves
3. Black Bethlehem
4. Turibulum
5. Ash Like Anvils
6. Night Disease
7. Shrouded in Pain
8. Hymn to Silence the Light
Credits:
Andrew Steven Brown - Vocals, Guitars, Bass, Producing, Engineering.
Damian Herring - Mixing and Mastering.
Additional Musicians:
Gabe Seeber - Drums
Andy LaRocque - Guitar Solos (Tracks 2 and 4)
Album Art: “Dead Mother I” by Egon Schiele (1910)
The Mosaic Window is:
Andrew Steven Brown - Vocals, Guitars, Bass
https://www.facebook.com/willowtip
https://www.facebook.com/p/The-Mosaic-Window-100094717845304/
Are you ready to dive into this dark abyss? Here is where abrupt death awaits for you with the coldness noises of MALÉFICO that will echo permanently in your subconscious, in a compulsive way and transforming your human existence into something miserable and insignificant...
MALÉFICO is an ecstasy of misanthropic noises that will invade you with horrible torments, and extract your most morbid nightmares into a reality where you will slowly rots and where your purulent carcass decomposes daily, without you being able to prevent or stop this metamorphosis of personal self destruction...
SUICIDAL DARK NOISE AMBIENT...
MALÉFICO
- "SUICIDE SOUL"
Cassette with limited edition of 33 copies
SIDE A
01 - Caos & Ruin [3:19]
02 - Cut Your Soul [8:21]
03 - Darkness [13:21]
SIDE B
04 - Cut Your Soul (Suicide) [21:34]
Record in 2021 & Mixed in 2024
All Dark Ambient and Vocals by Hailstorm
Layout made by Alemão and Danihell Slaughter
Promotional video made by Leo Mora and Danihell Slaughter
MURDER RECORDS proudly announces the cover art and a preview track "Cut Your Soul" from MALÉFICO's debut album, which will be released in January in the following formats:
HELLPACK LIMITED TO 10 COPIES
This suicide HELLPACK will be presented in a wooden box that will include the following items: 1 bottle of gasoline + 1 match with sandpaper + 1 blade + 1 inverted cross with necklace + 1 MALÉFICO cassette numbered with blood... This edition is not for humanbeens or noise pussies...
NORMAL EDITION IN CASSETTE LIMITED TO 23 COPIES
PRE ORDER OPEN AT: 15 November 2024
RELEASE DATE: 17 January 2025
Listen https://murderrecords.bandcamp.com/album/suicide-soul?mc_cid=9069bf5871&mc_eid=20155afc03 the noise preview.
SUICIDE ON... LIFE OFF...
ALBUS DIABOLUS: An arcane and mystical musical
laboratory
. My Kingdom Music is proud to announce ALBUS DIABOLUS' signing. Created
and formed by talented and well-known actors of the Italian music scene (for
now we won't tell you who they are!), the project aims to be a musical
laboratory where merging the gothic and dark aesthetics of extreme music in its
most various forms, with an electronic sound deeply influenced by the
Synth-Wave and Dark-Wave style of the 80s.
The idea of ALBUS DIABOLUS was born as a project aimed at experimenting with sound imagery with synthesizers, drum machines and atmospheres that evoke lights and shadows, but without ever moving away from the atmospheric roots that characterize the Dark and Ritual scene and the musical bases of Gothic Rock and Metal.
The result is an emotional and immersive journey that evokes soundscapes that oscillate between nostalgia and mystery with a sound that recalls the influences of works such as "Tenebre" by Simonetti / Pignatelli / Morante, EINSTURZENDE NEUBAUTEN, COIL, CURRENT 93, VISITORS, while maintaining a distinctive identity.
And now... let the Sabbath begin!!!
https://linktr.ee/mykingdommusic
Label: Wulfhere Productions
Release Date: October 18th 2024
Genre: Black Metal
For fans of: Ancient | Burzum | Nefarious | Hecate Enthroned
The judgement of the stars that stare down from the night sky means nothing to me. I will outlive their flickering ghost light. I will still be walking my endless path when they have burnt out into darkness. I will be here when the legends that gave names to their constellations have been forgotten. Yet my bones become fragile, like dry twigs that crack underfoot. My once imperious strength deserts me and my lustreless skin fades, hanging from my enfeebled frame. My beauty is shed with my fracturing sanity, crumbling over freezing aeons of solitude. I will retreat into my memories of glorious, blood-drenched centuries of lust and power, when we fell from the skies like avenging angels, wolves upon the fold, drunk on the terror of the lambs…
Parusight is the solo project of Bristol black metal musician Oliver Groves; noted as the guitarist of Blasfeme, who unleashed the visceral warfare of the Black Legion album earlier this year. But the darkness speaks to Groves in many voices and with Parusight he explores a very different shade of black. The opening track of debut album Deathly Pale, ‘A Clash Of Stars’, is a summoning of atmosphere, a gateway to the shadow realms of Parusight, a place where spirit freezing cold and desolate beauty entwine, where bestial vocals howl through blinding storms of ice and keyboards weave tapestries of dark romance. From the tempestuous seas of blood and raging chaos of ‘Lost In A Shadow’ to the wounded, malicious devil that is ‘Malignant’ – a song of decay held together by bitterness and spite – Deathly Pale reveals itself to be an epic, emotive creation of rampant riffs and cascading melodies, a tale of many chapters. At the ever-bleeding heart of the album lies its greatest work, where all its poisons coalesce, ‘Love’. Here, reflections on past sins are shrouded in funereal drapes of melancholy, dying passions feed ancient agonies and words are torn from throats in violent expulsions of utter savagery. Deathly Pale is an intensely personal outpouring of emotion, yet one rooted in revered musical traditions and universal truths
Released by the bastion of British black metal that is Wulfhere Productions on October 18th, Deathly Pale is a remarkable debut album from a burgeoning talent. Oliver Groves – Parusight – has a huge amount to offer to devoted disciples of the darkest musical art and Deathly Pale is the perfect first step into his kingdom of endless night.
Line-up:
Oliver Groves - All music and vocals
https://www.facebook.com/wulfhereproductions
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100070289408997
“We are thrilled to announce the release of our debut album with WormholeDeath Records." stated the band "This album embodies our creative vision, delving into the myriad facets of eternal darkness and its relentless struggle against the forces of light. We invite listeners to fully immerse themselves in this profound journey."
Their debut album delves into the human soul’s journey through the intricate paths of darkness. It portrays the loss of innocence as the soul traverses a series of symbolic gates, each revealing deeper layers of torment. Drawing on mythological, biblical, and existential themes, the album illustrates the eternal battle between light and darkness and the ultimate quest for redemption in a world engulfed in despair. It offers a visceral, immersive experience, guiding listeners through the void, confronting the agony of existence, and hinting at the possibility of transcendence through destruction.
Their musical style is marked by rapid riffs infused with symphonic textures and atmospheric vibes, promising a unique and immersive auditory experience for their audience.
Titel
list
1. Dawn of Decay
2. Burning Echoes
3. Eternal Parasite
4. Lured
5. Stepping into Oblivion
6. Unceasing Death
7. Shadow
8. Ignorance
9. The Fall of the Rebel
10. The Great Epilogue
11. Breaking the Pendulum
Line - up:
Necro - Vocals
Mynoghra - Vocals
Absence - Guitar
GraveKeeper - Guitar
Apollyon - Bass
Akhenaten - Keyboards
Y.B - Drums
https://linktr.ee/endofdawn
Aussie death/thrashers COMMON EVIL stream their self-titled EP in its entirety .
NEWS 9.11.2024
Was schon bei der Produktankündigung direkt auffiel: Der
Band ist es hier gelungen, ein wahres No-Nonsense-Package zu schnüren, wo sich
alles zu 100 Prozent auf die Musik konzentriert, auf den Spirit einer Band, die
es in diesem Line-Up nur für ein Album gab. Oder wie Gitarrist Andy Brings es
verdeutlicht: "Es war uns wichtig, dass der Fokus auf der Musik liegt
und auf dem, was die Band damals war, wie sie geklungen hat. Man hätte jetzt
natürlich, wie andere Bands das auch machen, noch’n Sodom-Kartenspiel, noch’n
Sodom-Halstuch, Aschenbecher, Zollstock, was weiß ich alles reinpacken können,
damit das Ding auch ja 170€ kostet mit so Wegwerf-Temu-Artikeln, aber das
wollten wir nicht."
Statt eines Päckchens voller Schießbuden-Tand gibt es also ein echtes Brett, das die Atmosphäre jener Zeit hochverdichtet und mit liebevoll erarbeiteter Ausstattung zu einem sehr fairen Preis anbietet. Ein Quäntchen Klangverfeinerung gibt es mit dem "2024 Remaster" des Albums, das jedoch sehr behutsam angegangen wurde, um den ursprünglichen Charakter des Werks zu erhalten. Anstatt dort an den Reglern zu weit zu gehen, was von den Fans oft nicht gern gesehen wird, wurde kurzerhand eine zweite Fassung beigelegt, in der "Tapping The Vein" einen kompletten Remix erhielt, für den Andy auch im Original nicht enthaltenes Aufnahmematerial aus der damaligen Recording-Session mit einbrachte. "Bullet in the Head" konnte bereits als Erstkontakt mit diesem "2024 Redux" die Fans überzeugen: Sodom und High-End-Audio funktionieren verblüffend gut!
Nicht minder gründlich wurden Originaltonaufnahmen der legendären 1992er Japan-Tour der Band gesichtet und zu einer ebenfalls beigelegten Livescheibe zusammengestellt.
Andy erläutert, welches Ansinnen zu dieser Kollektion geführt hat und warum das Ganze sowohl auf Vinyl als auch auf CD zu einem regulären Albumpreis erhältlich ist: "Es sollte bezahlbar bleiben – wir sind Working Class, das ganze Sodom-Universum ist Working Class und es war uns wichtig, zu zeigen: Wie war die Band damals; wie war diese recht kurzlebige Ära dieser Band. Es war nur netto ein Jahr Tom, Chris und Andy und in der Zeit ist ja eigentlich sehr viel passiert. In den drei Konzerten, die in relativ kurzen Abständen passierten und aufgenommen wurden, hört man schon, wie unterschiedlich wir so drauf waren. Mitunter sehr ruppig gespielt – ist natürlich ein Trademark gewesen –, aber so war die Band damals. Auf dem kreativen Höhepunkt, aber trotzdem kurz vor dem Auseinanderbrechen, also eine ganz seltsame Zeit. Und deswegen kann man da jetzt, über 30 Jahre später, nochmal aus ‘ner ganz anderen Perspektive draufgucken und das Ding in ein neues altes Kleid packen, ohne zu sehr einzugreifen, ohne irgendwas zu verändern, ohne mit den Erinnerungen und Gefühlen der Fans Schindluder zu treiben."
"Tapping The Vein", das in der Szene oft als "Sodoms Death-Metal-Scheibe" gehandelt wird, steht dabei wie kaum ein anderes für den frühen Thrash am Scheideweg.
Viele Bands begannen in den beginnenden Neunzigerjahren, ihre ursprünglichen Visionen zu verwerfen und sich teils komplett neu zu orientieren. Das Gegenteil bei Sodom: Man spielte, ergänzt mit der Wildheit des noch sehr jungen Gitarristen Andy, einfach nur noch schneller, härter, brutaler als vorher, blieb sich und dem Thrash aber treu. Und nicht anders war der Death Metal seinerzeit ja auch aus Superlativen des Thrash entstanden. "Tapping The Vein" ist zurück, rau und urgewaltig und auf Wunsch auch in Brutal Hifi.
Event-Informationen und kurzfristige Updates findest du auf der Google-Seite des EMP Store Dortmund: https://posts.gle/54Tgvb
https://www.sodomized.info/
Erste Single „Hammergeddon“ online ab 16:30!
Mit „Hammergeddon 666 - Die Katakomben betritt man nicht allein“ melden sich NOCTE OBDUCTA kraftvoll und fesselnd zurück. Diese neue EP zeigt einmal mehr die ungebrochene Kreativität und den experimentellen Geist der Band, die seit Jahrzehnten die deutsche Black Metal-Szene tiefgreifend prägt.
Ab heute (16:30) gibt es vorab die erste Single „Hammergeddon“ als sehenswertes Lyricvideo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HhaMBFZPSMA
Hier kann “Hammergeddon 666” – Die Katakomben betritt man nicht allein“ ab sofort in verschiedenen Formaten (CD, Vinyl, Tape, Digital) vorbestellt werden: https://supremechaos.com/artists/nocte-obducta/
Auf der ersten Seite der EP führen uns NOCTE OBDUCTA zurück zu ihren musikalischen Wurzeln, inspiriert von dem wegweisenden Album „Schwarzmetall (Ein primitives Zwischenspiel)“. Die neuen Titel „Hammergeddon“, „Schorm“, „Blut, Bier, Dunkelheit“ und „Faustphisto“ reflektieren die rohe Intensität und die ungezähmte Kraft, die die Band seit ihren Anfängen auszeichnet. Diese Tracks verkörpern die Essenz des frühen NOCTE OBDUCTA-Sounds, der über die Jahre hinweg gewachsen ist und durch die kreative Weiterentwicklung der Band eine neue Dimension erreicht hat.
Auf der zweiten Seite der EP erwartet die Hörer*innen mit „Auf wortlosen Fluren“ ein eindrucksvolles Meisterwerk, das als dritter Teil der Serie „Gemälde derer, die schieden“ eine ganz eigene Erzählung fortführt. Diese überlange Komposition ist weit mehr als nur ein musikalisches Stück; sie ist eine epische Klangreise, die die Zuhörer*innen tief in eine Welt aus atmosphärischer Dichte und eindringlicher Emotionalität eintauchen lässt. Mit einer bemerkenswerten Vielschichtigkeit entfaltet sich eine Klanglandschaft, die musikalisch über die Grenzen des Black Metal hinausgeht und lyrisch mit seinem auf Deutsch verfasstem Text einmalig ist.
„Hammergeddon 666“ ist ein weiteres Zeugnis für die Fähigkeit von NOCTE OBDUCTA, sowohl die Vergangenheit zu ehren als auch die Zukunft des Black Metal mitzugestalten. Diese EP ist ein Muss für jeden, der die tiefgründige Klangkunst von NOCTE OBDUCTA schätzt.
„Hammergeddon 666“ erscheint am 6. Dezember 2024 über Supreme Chaos Records.
Tracklist
A1. Hammergeddon
A2. Schorm
A3. Blut, Bier, Dunkelheit
A4. Faustphisto
B1. Auf wortlosen Fluren (Gemälde derer, die schieden – Teil III)
Spielzeit 19:17
Good To Know
Für Vinyl konzeptionierte EP mit Bonus-B-Seite.
Gemastert in der Tonbraurei, Aufnahme in den altbekannten Ultraton Studios.
Vorbote des 15ten Albums der Mainzer.
Musiker:
Marcel Gitarren, Gesang, Keyboards, Bass
Torsten Gesang
Stefan Gitarren, Gesang
Malte Schlagzeug
Heidig Bass
https://linktr.ee/nocteobducta
Finnish Deathgrind band CANNIBAL ACCIDENT is set to release their fifth studio album 'DISGUST' on February 28th 2025 via Inverse Records. The first double single 'Scorched Meat Tactics - Explicit Everything' is unleashed today and it's available on all essential streaming services: https://push.fm/fl/cannibal-accident-scorched
Track list:
1. Explicit Everything
2. Toleraped
3. Darkest Auer
4. When Only Fans Blow On Empty Stage 5. Flesh Fabricant
6. Darken The Attic
7. Itseinhon Kusisella Alttarilla (feat. Nikki 666)
8. Mouthbreathing Bottomfeeder
9. In The Meat Of The Night
10. EU-rope Around Your Neck
11. Kemperverse (Kemper Trilogy part 3: Mama's Boy)
12. Wife Eater (Woman's Best Friend)
13. R.I.C.H. (Relying In Capital Heresy)
14. Viimene Fiitti (feat. Ulti-Make)
15. Omniworld
16. Inhumanely Precipitated Biodegradation
17. No One Loves You Anymore
18. I Want To Pay More Taxes
19. Insult / Result
20. Scorched Meat Tactics
Album cover by Maxime Taccardi
Kurwa Doktor comments:
"Our 5th album 'Disgust' is a brutal reality check in the form of a 20-song blast of adult oriented deathgrind. We moved further away from the gore & perversion fantasy themes and discovered the wonderful world of every-day morbid human behaviour. At the same time we enriched the old school death/grind groundwork with shameless hardcore elements and dissonant madness. If this is some form a rebirth of this band, it was probably painless and bloodless even though not very obvious nor premeditated. Feel the disgust and love it like a hideous animal you are."
Upcoming gigs:
14.11. Riga (Latvia)
15.11. Kaunas (Lithuania)
16.11. Liepāja (Latvia)
14.12. Tallinn (Estonia)
28.02. Turku (Finland)
01.03. Pori (Finland)
Biography:
Formed in 2007, Cannibal Accident have released four full-length albums and a number of smaller releases. Old-school grindcore, death metal, hardcore and mosh part(ie)s are combined in brutally cutting, compact songs where speed, heaviness and catchiness are the main denominators.
Cannibal Accident live on stage is a comprehensive psychophysical experience, no holds barred.
Line-up:
Kolkka - guitar
Wilkman - drums
Raisio - low
Kurwa Doktor - high
Jondom - bass & backing howls
https://cannibalaccident.bandcamp.com
https://www.youtube.com/@CannibalAccident
FIASKO started working on the album immediately after their last release, the “Mizantropolia” EP which saw the light of day in February 2020. The band’s efforts were hindered by the lack of a drummer, however, that was rectified after Tomek Walczak (Chainsword, Tankograd, Weedpecker etc.) was invited in 2023 to collaborate and arrange the drum tracks as a guest/session drummer.
All instruments for “AMOK ꓘOMA” were recorded at Santa Studio under the watchful eye and ear of Mikołaj Kiciak. The vocals were recorded at Burning Tones by Adam Ziółkowski, who is also responsible for mixing the album. The recording was then mastered by Haldor Grunberg at Satanic Audio (Behemoth, Me and that Man, Gruzja, Thaw).
The artwork to “AMOK ꓘOMA” was created by Robert A. von Ritter (Hooded Menace, Urfaust, Malokarpatan, Outre, In Twilight's Embrace) while the album’s booklet layout and design is the work of Paweł Marzec of Kontamination Design (Dimmu Borgir, Morbus Chron, Blaze of Perdition, Manbryne).
The band released two singles in support of the new album: “Sztuczne kwiaty” and “Wniwecz”.
Tracklist:
1. Spod spodu
2. Wniwecz
3. Tarantyzm
4. VII krąg
5. Sztuczne kwiaty
6. Śmierć krzywdziciela
7. Ciało obce
8. Maligna
FIASKO is:
Mielnik – lead vocals, lyrics
Kozina – guitar
Michułka – guitar
Nawrot – bass guitar, backing vocals
Walczak – drums (session)
https://www.youtube.com/fiaskopolo
https://www.facebook.com/fiaskopl/
Pre-orders are online here: https://loudragemusic.bandcamp.com/album/ordinul-negru-dodekatemoria
In anticipation of the new album ORDINUL NEGRU offer a new single taken off "Dodekatemoria" titled "The Decrepitude of Centuries", now online here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UUw5w7f1a7o
Here's what the band had to say about "The Decrepitude of Centuries": "The aim of the video, made by Alexandru Das, is to also present our visual concept accompanying the new album, and to introduce a little bit of another dimension, after the release of our video, “Zahir”. This time it is more about chaos and isolation."
The cover artwork for "Dodekatemoria" was crafted in conspiracy with long-time band collaborator Alexandru Das, and the band photos are the work of Oana Stoian.
The new material has been in the works for the past five years and it was previously introduced by two EPs: "Nebuisa" in 2020, and "A Sojourner Wandering Through the Barren Openness" in 2021, and by a first video for the track "Zahir" (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xntw6Ssx3ug)
Here's what the band had to say about the album: ""Dodekatemoria" is the ninth album and represents our bond with the cosmic nature and what we experience as individuals when we are on this path searching for our truths."
The band also invited Anca Otescu (Black Water, FusionCore) and Irinel Carlan to enhance the vocal compartment with their guest performances.
Tracklist:
I. Aleph
II. Dodekatemoria
III. Judas Goat
IV. The Decrepitude of Centuries
V. Zahir
VI. Palladian Rituals
Line-up:
Fulmineos – guitars, vocals
Urmuz – guitars, vocals
Putrid – drums, bass
https://linktr.ee/loudragemusic
https://www.facebook.com/ordinulnegru
Get it on the action at: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/shadowsdecay/agent-of-chaos/
Track
Listing:
1) Dry You Out
2) Falling of Mind
3) Agent of Chaos
4) Bringer of Death
5) Only Lies
6) Psuedo Suicidal
Shadows Decay is part of the Phosphorus Studios management agency roster.
Hailing from the vibrant metal scene of Costa Rica, Shadows Decay has been a formidable presence in the thrash metal genre since their formation in 2008. Originally known as Preoptic Distortion, the band underwent a transformation both in name and sound, evolving into Shadows Decay—a name that embodies their music's raw energy and dark intensity.
Drawing inspiration from the titans of thrash such as Slayer, Testament, Metallica, Anthrax, and Death Angel, Shadows Decay has cultivated a unique sound that honors the legacy of these pioneers while forging their path. The music is a relentless onslaught of powerful riffs, thunderous drums, and aggressive vocals, delivering a high-octane experience that resonates with metal fans worldwide.
Shadows Decay is more than just a band; they are a collective of passionate musicians driven by a shared vision of musical excellence. Their live performances are known for their electrifying energy and raw intensity, leaving audiences craving more. With every show, Shadows Decay solidifies their reputation as one of the most dynamic and powerful thrash metal bands in the region. As they look to the future, Shadows Decay is poised to take their music to new heights, with plans for new releases and more explosive live
shows. Their journey is one of perseverance, passion, and an unwavering commitment to delivering the pure essence of thrash metal.
Shadows Decay stands ready to spread their sonic devastation far and wide - because in the world of metal - decay never sounded so good.
Shadows Decay is:
Nacho Escobar - vocals, guitars
Nestor Morales - lead guitar
Daniel Solano - Bass guitar
Jeyson Hodgson - Drums
https://www.youtube.com/@shadowsdecay9548
https://www.facebook.com/ShadowsDecay
Purchase/stream
the album at the following links:
https://bindrunerecordings.bandcamp.com/album/only-the-stars-know-of-my-misfortune
https://shop.bindrunerecordings.com/products/isleptonthemoon-only-the-stars-know-of-my-sorrow-lp-pre-order
Track Listing:
1. Safety
2. Dimming Light
3. Maybe I Don't Know It Yet, But Good Things Are Coming Soon
4. I Belong To The Void
5. Like Dying
6. Keep Hidden
Only The Stars Know of My Misfortune was written, recorded, and mixed by ISLEPTONTHEMOON. The album was mastered by Spenser Morris at SM Audio. Cover photo courtesy of Jesse Sewell via Unsplash.
ISLEPTONTHEMOON
Miserable Black Metal since 2016.
https://www.facebook.com/bindrunerecordings
https://isleptonthemoon.bandcamp.com/
Celebrating
the first chapter of the band with a very special live recording, blackened
death metal masters THULCANDRA are gearing up for the release of
their first-ever live album! "LIVE DEMISE" – to be
unleashed on December 6, 2024 via Napalm Records – was recorded live in 2011 at
a hometown show in Munich, Germany, and features true gems that the band hasn't
performed in more than a decade, all with the original line-up consisting of
Sebastian Ludwig, Tobias Ludwig, Matthias Landes (Dark Fortress, Noneuclid) and
Steffen Kummerer (Obscura, Death, Cynic).
THULCANDRA’s rise to power ignited when the four-piece unleashed their debut album, "Fallen Angel’s Dominion", upon metaldom in 2010. Followed by their 2011 masterpiece, "Under a Frozen Sun", "Live Demise" contains brutal-as-hell classics from both records, like "Black Flags Of Hate", "In Blood And Fire" and "The Spirit Of The Night", aptly capturing the spirit and high-voltage energy of both the crowd and band. Ragers such as "Night Eternal" and "Fallen Angel's Dominion" perfectly showcase the band's raw and intense performances in their early days, and prove how THULCANDRA has quickly stepped up as one of the leading bands of their genre!
Due to the pandemic, which was subsequently followed by their latest studio album "Hail The Abyss", "Live Demise" could not be released alongside THULCANDRA's 20th anniversary as originally planned. Now, with mixing and mastering by Dan Swanö (Katatonia, Edge Of Sanity, Dissection) and cover artwork designed by Herbert Lochner, this very special release and retrospect of the first phase of the band will become available in only strictly limited editions exclusively via Napalm Records and at THULCANDRA's upcoming live shows.
https://napalmrecords.com/
https://www.thetruethulcandra.com/
We are proud to announce our partnership with renown Sheet Happens Publishing, Toronto, Canada. As a first glimpse, we present you complete guitar & bass transcriptions of our debut album "Fallen Angel's Dominion", and second full length, "Under A Frozen Sun", as physical and digital tablature books.
All books come along with GuitarPro files and can be upgraded with official play-along tracks, featuring bass, drums and acoustic guitars only.
Dive into the complete guitar & bass transcriptions directly at Sheet Happens.
https://www.sheethappenspublishing.com/collections/thulcandra
Swiss
extreme metal titans TYRMFAR proudly unleash their blistering
second single, "SYMPHONY OF PAIN", taken from the
highly anticipated forthcoming EP, SYMBIOSIS.
"Symphony of Pain" delivers a visceral portrayal of inner torment, delving deep into a tortured soul’s battle with regret, deceit, and redemption. The track paints a powerful picture of a mind lost in turmoil, only to rise again, stronger and more resilient. With lyrics that explore the weight of personal accountability and the transformation that emerges from facing one's demons, Tyrmfar crafts a journey of anguish that ultimately offers hope—a triumphant message of rebirth from the ashes.
"Symphony of Pain" is a sonic onslaught that showcases Tyrmfar’s signature blend of ferocity and emotion. The band draws listeners into an epic struggle for redemption, proving that even in the darkest moments, there is light to be found.
The single is now available on all major digital platforms, offering a taste of what's to come in the band's upcoming release, Symbiosis
Listen to "Symphony of Pain": https://orcd.co/symphonyofpain
About the EP: Symbiosis
With Symbiosis, Tyrmfar pushes the boundaries of their sound, forging an evolution in their blackened death metal assault. The EP explores the uneasy relationship between humanity and nature, channeling the growing tension of ecological and social crises into a brutal yet thought-provoking musical experience.
Rooted in the Scandinavian black and death metal influences of the late '90s and early 2000s, Symbiosis also embraces modern elements that reflect the band's diverse musical inspirations. This creative process, enriched by each member’s distinct style, weaves together a tapestry of searing intensity and emotional depth. Every note is a testament to the band's commitment to authenticity and connection, ensuring that their live performances remain as powerful and captivating as their studio work.
Prepare for an unrelenting wave of extreme metal that challenges both the mind and the senses.
https://linktr.ee/tyrmfar
https://www.facebook.com/tyrmfar
"Birth of Terror" is not just an album; it’s an auditory and visual experience. The songs dive into myriad themes, from horror to real-life reflections, each track a journey into the band’s psyche. The cover art, conceptualized with the vision of a strong female protagonist, is a striking departure from the typical metal album imagery of zombies and monsters. Finnish artist Pauli Maronen was brought on board to bring this powerful character to life, embodying the band’s desire to break the mold and deliver something unique. The path to Birth of Terror has been anything but straightforward. What began with fifteen songs had to be entirely reimagined due to lineup changes. Recording the album proved to be a test of endurance, with suboptimal conditions for drums and vocals, leaving only the guitars and bass to be recorded in a proper studio setting. Despite these hurdles, METAL RIOT has emerged stronger, with an album that captures their essence and energy. In a metal scene often criticized for its repetitiveness and the overuse of downtuned guitars, METAL RIOT stands firm in their commitment to a classic heavy metal sound. Rejecting trends that compromise the genre’s heaviness, the band draws inspiration from a wide array of sources—other music, personal emotions, nature, and the unexpected moments that life offers.
Tracklist
1. Dreams Die Young
2. Into the Fire
3. Eternal Speed Death
4. War
5. Echoes in Eternity
6. Now or Never
7. Those Who Come at Night
8. Pieces of the Past
Metal Riot, formed in Akaa, Finland, in 2015 and now based in Tampere, delivers raw and authentic heavy metal infused with traditional metal and punk influences. Founded by vocalist and former guitarist Joonas Myller and bassist Benjamin Sairamo, the band underwent several lineup changes before settling on their current members: Myller, Sairamo, guitarists Mika Takanen & Marcus Johansson, and drummer Joonas Kokko. Now with the plans to make a plethora of Songs not just speed or thrash metal in mind, the band has its pedal-to-the-metal on its way to the all-or-nothing. This lineup brought renewed focus and energy, culminating in the release of their debut album Birth of Terror in 2024, under Wormholedeath Records
www.youtube.com/@MetalRiotBand
www.facebook.com/metalriotband
Deathcore band BOREAL GRAVE released a new single “IN DEVIL’S EMBRACE”. The track is taken from the forthcoming debut EP 'I AM YOUR BANE' which is set to be released on December 13th 2024 via Inverse Records.
Listen to “In Devil’s Embrace” on streaming services: https://push.fm/fl/boreal-grave-embrace
“In Devil’s Embrace” is the second single from Boreal Grave’s upcoming EP I Am Your Bane, which will be released on December 13, 2024. The song bings listeners to the edge of life and death, a place where light cannot reach and all hope is lost. The lyrics open the gates to despair, where the soul is imprisoned in darkness – relentlessly echoing the declaration “God has failed me,” like an incantation that grows stronger with every scream. This fate is like a prison, where death offers the only escape.
“In Devil’s Embrace” paints a dark picture of a soul’s struggle amidst divine betrayal and chains of darkness. It exudes pain and loss, revealing the final remnants of hope and a betrayed faith. Heavy riffs and chilling tones make the song an inevitable experience – the chorus lingers hauntingly, heavy and menacing.
The I Am Your Bane EP delves into life’s darkest aspects, such as the loss of a loved one, death, depression, bullying, despair, and betrayal. Each song plunges deep into the darkest recesses of the human mind, showing no mercy. “In Devil’s Embrace” offers a glimpse of what’s to come – deathcore that won’t let go, but instead pulls you into a dark world. I Am Your Bane will be released on December 13, so stay tuned and prepare yourself…
Watch a stunning music video "Mother Of Evil" made by Juha Nikupeteri: https://youtu.be/7-fuvTrzI6I
Line-up:
Henri Puoliväli-Oksala (Vocals)
Ville Mahlamäki (Guitar)
Matias Mattila (Guitar)
Tomi Salo (Bass)
Mikael Lamminmäki (Drums)
https://borealgrave.bandcamp.com
https://www.facebook.com/borealgraveofficial
Prepare
to plunge into a world of darkness and emotional intensity as DEATH
DESCENDING releases the lyric video for their latest track, "DEATH
DESCENDING." This powerful song is taken from the band’s
highly anticipated self-titled EP, set for release on November 22nd, 2024 via
Wormholedeath.
The track delves into despair, mortality, and the human desire to escape suffering. "Death Descending" is a haunting melody that captures the raw emotion of a soul yearning for release.
Death Descending is a unique blend of blackened, death-metal, and slam death metal.
www.facebook.com/deathdescending
New lyric video from KAIVS ("FOR SATAN YOUR FLESH FOR GOD YOUR SOUL" out from "AFTER THE FLESH" album) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dyK_jplSkM8
KAIVS was formed following death metal inspired by early 1990's Stockholm sound (Entombed, Nihilist, Dismember and Carnage).
With countless rehearsals, longtime songwriting and concerts, KAIVS was ready to release in 2023 "Horrend" a three tracks ep. It was forerunner of the upcoming debut album "After The Flesh" released worldwide in October 2024 for Brutal Records.
Both artworks will feature Spanish master Juanjo Castellano (Revel In Flesh, Avulsed, The Black Dahlia Murder) recorded at Kika Studios and produced by Andrea Kikazaru, in Rome
Prepare
for an onslaught of pure, unadulterated death metal fury as Brutal Records
proudly announces the signing of Rome's very own purveyors of chaos, KAIVS.
Hailing from the dark alleys of Italy, this death metal juggernaut first made
its mark with the 2023 debut EP "Horrend."
In a statement dripping with the venom of anticipation, the band declared, "We've inked a pact with Brutal Records, and it's time to unleash hell on a global scale. We're hungry to spread our darkness far and wide, and Brutal Records is the perfect conduit for our wrath. Brace yourselves, for KAIVS is here to conquer."
With the ferocity of a ravenous beast, KAIVS delivers bone-crushing riffs, guttural vocals, and an unyielding barrage of sonic assault. Their brand of death metal is a testament to raw power, devoid of mercy or compromise.
Inspired by the unholy sounds of the early 1990s Stockholm scene, KAIVS infuses their music with a relentless drive that cuts through the soul like a serrated blade.
But KAIVS is more than just a mere echo of the past. They are pioneers of darkness, forging a new path through the charred remains of the old. With their upcoming debut album, "After the Flesh," slated for global domination in October 2024 under the banner of Brutal Records, KAIVS promises to redefine the very essence of brutality.
Led by the unholy trinity of Max Foam's demonic vocals, Tiziano Mortician's razor-sharp guitar work, Jacopo Simonelli's thunderous bass lines, and Leonardo Sastro's relentless drumming, KAIVS stands as a towering
monument to the dark arts of death metal.
As the world trembles in anticipation, KAIVS emerges from the shadows, ready to conquer all who dare to stand in their way. Brace yourselves, for the age of darkness is upon us, and KAIVS leads the charge.
Death metal! No fucking bullshit!
Discography
Horrend (EP) (2023)
After The Flesh (Full Album) 2024
Line-Up
Max Foam - vocals
Tiziano Mortician - guitar
Jacopo Simonelli - bass
Leonardo Sastro - drums
https://kaivs.bandcamp.com/album/horrend
https://www.youtube.com/@kaivs
https://www.facebook.com/kaivsofficial
SHRIEKING DEMONS – “THE FESTERING DWELLERS”
For
fans of
- Autopsy, Abscess, Cianide, Druid Lord, Pungent
Stench, Death, Assumption, Dwelling Below
Shrieking Demons play death metal in the classic style with emphasis on riffs, delivery, and feeling rather than just crazed speed and technicality. Even though influenced by legends such as Autopsy, Death, Possessed and others, it's ironically refreshing to listen to music played with such fervour and devotion which adds new life to it. It takes you back to the time when you first came across death metal music, especially the filthy kind, and went through a whole range of emotions and gesticulations. Shrieking Demons evoke similar feelings which is only possible because of the passion with which they've pieced this together, taking the best elements of what made those albums unforgettable and giving it their own treatment. The fact that the members have a fair bit of experience playing this kind of music only adds credibility, with them being in bands like Assumption and also other filthy bands in the past such as Haemophagus, Morbo, Undead Creep and Gravesite. Shrieking Demons is the culmination of their experience where this kind of death metal music goes, creating the best possible expression without making any compromises anywhere, and keeping it rich and nuanced enough to elevate it above all else.
Lineup
Gabri (Cancer Spreading, Gravesite) - Vocals
Giorgio (Assumption, Bottomless) - Lead and acoustic guitar
Valentina - Rhythm guitar
Nino - Bass
David (Assumption, Bottomless) - Drums
Cover art by Roberto Toderico Art (Asphyx, Paganizer)
Track listing
1. Devour My Wicked Soul
2. Abstract Hallucinating
3. Sorrowful Dismal Bliss
4. Nefarious, Scorned Deities I Am Devoted To
5. Perennial Dirge
6. Garden of the Headless Dead
7. Longing for Total Eclipse
8. Compromised Brain
9. Awakening From Secular Slumber
10. Apostasy, Sodomy and Sacrilege
Release date - January 31st, 2024
https://www.facebook.com/transcendingobscurityrecords
https://www.facebook.com/shriekingdemons
Thank you very much! Kunal Choksi Label owner Transcending Obscurity Mumbai India
CEREBRAL HEMORRHAGE – “EXEMPTING REALITY”
Label: Comatose Music
Release Date: January 17th 2025
Genre: Death Metal
For fans of: Suffocation | Cryptopsy | Internal Bleeding | Mortal Decay
There is movement beneath the soil, the earth shifting and resettling, sinking and splitting, as if the very foundations of the world are beginning to crumble. Down in the darkness, in the unseen kingdom of worms, an eye is burning brightly; sinews shaped by strange sorcery strain against their horrid confinement and bone fingers dig towards the light. Rotting teeth gnaw at roots and rubble that dare to impede the creature’s passage through this cold and suffocating birth canal. There are things in this world that simply will not die, no matter how deeply they are buried...
We often hear of ‘lost gems’ from the underground, forgotten albums that should have been hailed as great works, but somehow slipped down the cracks of public perception. In most cases these treasures prove to be so much fool’s gold and dust, wistful thinking and nostalgia…but sometimes, on rare occasions, something truly special claws its way up from the boneyard and into the night air. Something like Cerebral Hemorrhage’s Exempting Reality. Originally released back in 2001, Exempting Reality was the only album released by New York’s Cerebral Hemorrhage, but what an album it was! A piece of death metal mastery that blended brutality with imagination, haunting atmosphere with musical adventure, crushing heaviness with a breathtaking willingness to explore and push boundaries. Now, the label that understands death metal better than any other – Comatose Music – has broken open Exempting Reality’s tomb. Remastered by Colin Davis (Aborted, Defeated Sanity, Origin etc), with new cover art, Exempting Reality is an album reborn.
The passing years have done nothing to blunt the vicious edges of the songs that make up Exempting Reality, or to dull the creative spirit that infuses them. ‘Abusive Power’ is still shockingly good with its array of stunning riffs and wonderful drumming. ‘Remnants Of The Final Solution’ remains revelatory with its fluid melodic section and jazz inflections and the surging guitar patterns and imposing vocals of ‘Deranged Perception’ are as hypnotic and deadly as a cobra. If you missed this before then don’t make that mistake again – second chances don’t come along every day and nor do albums as special as Cerebral Hemorrhage’s Exempting Reality. Coming your way on Comatose Music on January 17th 2025.
Line-up:
Matt Szablewicz - Vocals
Matt Doreson - Guitar, Bass, Keyboards & Backing Vocals
Tommy - Drums
https://www.comatosemusic.com/
https://www.instagram.com/cerebralhemorrhageband/
ANOMIC is a force to be
reckoned with. Founded by Dutch/Syrian guitarist and vocalist Raafat
"Raaf" Atasi, the band blends the fury of Thrash with the unrelenting
brutality of Death Metal, creating a sound that is both punishing and
addictive. After leaving the German thrash outfit War Agenda in August 2023,
Raaf wasted no time channeling his creative fire into Anomic. He channeled a
multitude of influences, resulting in the band's debut EP, "OPACITY".
This 3-track sonic assault tackles existential themes like conformity, war,
insanity, and apocalypse.
Raaf wasn't alone in this sonic crusade. He enlisted his old friend Fadi Massamiri to join the band as bassist and second vocalist, with Fadi also taking the reins on mixing and mastering "Opacity". To solidify their rhythm section, the band recruited the legendary Krzysztof Klingbein (live drummer for Vader, Belphegor, and Hate) to lay down the punishing drum tracks on the EP. Additionally, the monstrous vocals of Stefan Nordström guest star on the track "On Deaf Ears", add an extra layer of malevolent fury.
www.youtube.com/@Anomic-Official
www.facebook.com/AnomicOfficialMusic
“It is a wrought, and evil love story about two centuries old creatures trying to find companionship but due to their strong evil spirit are unable to exist with another powerful figure by their side,” summarises M.
The
band has shared the closing chapter of this story, "Andromeda."
Stream the song now at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0KxAxDWtWl4
Bearer of Light, Matriarch of Death tracklist:
1) Methuselah
2) Tribulation
3) Necropoles
4) Andromeda
With two full-lengths under their belts, and a tenth anniversary on the horizon, an EP somewhat disrupts the customary album cycle – signaling a deliberate shift driven by creative intent.
“Early in the writing process, the EP’s lyrical themes were, just like the music, created as one flowing and entwined story,” explains M. “This collection of songs was written at a certain time and expanded upon the more atmospheric side of the band. The songs are very much connected and the first time we see the release as a single piece if you will.”
It is this cohesive execution that gives Bearer of Light, Matriarch of Death its exceptional sense of completeness. Golgothan Remains’ distinct brand of death metal is a relentless force, masterfully balancing blistering speeds, sinister black metal undertones, and crushing doom. The result is a suffocating, trance-inducing atmosphere of unyielding intensity.
Adding to the whole is a crushing production courtesy of Esoteric’s Greg Chandler (Priory Recording Studios) and artwork by Christian Kiesling of Misanthropic Art:
“The journey through time and space which is relayed in the EP’s four tracks has been beautifully expressed in Chris’ painting. The piece amazingly captures the story’s setting, landscapes and aura. It was a great collaboration, and we are extremely pleased with the result!”
Golgothan Remains is:
Matthieu Van den Brande - Vocals
Matt Hillman - Guitars
Adam Martin - Bass
Aled Powell - Drums
www.darkdescentrecords.com
https://www.facebook.com/GolgothanRemains
Experimental black metallers LICHO will release their third full-length album “CIUCIUBABKA” in a special edition cassette format via Devoted Art Propaganda on 19 December 2024. The tape will be limited to 100 copies and is available to pre-order now: https://d-a-p.org/
Listen to “Ciuciubabka”:
https://youtu.be/GHKe5JZvwFo?si=0wPuP2BhF5R9zHXJ
https://licho.bandcamp.com/album/ciuciubabka
The album was originally released in 2022 via Pagan Records in CD and digital formats.
The word “ciuciubabka” translates to the children’s game “blind man’s buff” or “tag” in which one person has a cloth tied over their eyes and tries to catch the others. The album tells the story of what can be seen when blindfolded, the game of hiding and catching what has fallen from the sky. It is also about, as always, walking towards the light. On foot, on horseback, by car, by spirit.
Musically, Licho continues in black metal style as on previous albums, while also taking inspiration from other genres and quoting the poet Jarosław Marek Rymkiewicz. The “Ciuciubabka” album cover features a painting by Wilhelm Sasnal Polak.
The album was recorded at Nebula Studio, Czyściec Studio and Garderobie Czorta. Maciej Wasio (Myslovitz among others) is responsible for the mix, and Jaakko Viitalähde (Oranssi Pazuzu among others) for the mastering.
Licho was founded in 2011 in Sanok, Poland by Szturpak. The current line-up has been in operation since 2017 and consists of musicians also known from projects such as Koniec Pola, -S-, Wędrowcy~Tułacze~Zbiegi and Gruzja.
https://www.facebook.com/Lichoofficial
Wormholedeath is thrilled to announce the signing of Brescia, Italy's rising black metal force, ĀRDEAT. The band's highly anticipated debut album, "APOTHEOSIS," is set to be unleashed upon the world on December 20th, 2024.
Tracklist
1. Sic Transit Gloria Mundi
2. Hyperion
3. Ignis Fatum
4. Nell'Ora dell'Epilogo
5. Hekate
6. Apotheosis
7. Et in Arcadia Ego
8. Atlantide (Bonus Track)
Founded in Brescia in 2021, Ārdeat emerged from the collaboration of Enrico Pinelli, Julian Polonioli, Riccardo Cremaschini, and Andrea Salvagni, who reunited after years of involvement in various musical ventures. The band’s first single—a compelling cover of Franco Battiato’s “Atlantide”—led to the addition of guitarist Cristian della Noce and the creation of their debut EP, Exitivm. This EP, featuring a monumental 20-minute track split into two acts, established Ārdeat as a formidable force in the black metal scene.
Ārdeat didn't stop there. In 2022, they paid homage to the legendary Bathory by contributing a cover of "Home of Once Brave" to a tribute compilation championed by Antichrist Magazine. They then took their music to the stage, sharing bills with Italian metal royalty like Mortuary Drape, Opera IX, Darkend, and Black Oath.
Ārdeat's sound is a potent blend of atmospheric black metal, the tight riffing of early death metal, and the melodic hooks of the NWOBHM. Drawing inspiration from bands like Dissection, Mgla, and Spite Extreme Wing, they forge a sound that is both fiercely aggressive and hauntingly beautiful.
Apotheosis: A Descent into the Mythic
"Apotheosis" is a concept album that delves into the fleeting nature of humanity against the backdrop of powerful supernatural forces. Drawing inspiration from the myths and tragedies of the Archaic and Classical Greek eras, the album explores themes of man's struggle for power, knowledge, and ultimately, his place in the universe. Through tales of gods and war, Ārdeat paints a vivid picture of humanity's desperate attempts to transcend its limitations, a quest that often leads to devastating consequences.
www.youtube.com/@ardeatofficial
www.facebook.com/Ardeatbandofficial
Emerging
from the shadows of Los Angeles in 2018, BODYBUILDER is the
singular vision of mastermind Nicholas Capaldi. Weaving a tapestry of despair
and dread, Capaldi utilizes a potent arsenal of synthesizers, tortured vocals,
and pulverizing drum programming.
"THERE'S NO THERE, THERE" signifies a bold new chapter for Bodybuilder. This isn't your typical black metal fare. Imagine a relentless sonic storm, a relentless torrent of anguish howling its terrifying symphony. Distorted synthesizers paint a bleak yet atmospheric canvas, transporting the listener on a harrowing journey through nightmares escapes, and existential abysses.
Capaldi draws inspiration from the dark visions of literary giants like William Gibson, Cormac McCarthy, Philip K. Dick, and H.P. Lovecraft. The resulting soundscape mirrors their bleak narratives: a descent into a dreamscape that spirals endlessly into a terrifying void.
Tracklist
1. Separating Twins
2. Vera’s Moth
3. Charon
4. About a Hanging, Pt.2
5. Somebody, Something, Somewhere
6. Thalassa
https://bodybuilder.bandcamp.com/album/unknown-kadath
Brace
yourself for absolute annihilation! Brutal Records has unleashed the apocalypse
by signing Italy's masters of sonic destruction, RISE OF TYRANTS.
Their highly anticipated album, THE CHRONICLES OF CARDINAL PABLO MENDOZA,
is poised to detonate on February 28, 2025.
But the devastation doesn’t stop there! The Abnormality in Structure album will roar back with a full remaster, unleashing sheer chaos on February 7, 2025. Plus, prepare for the brutal resurgence of Trauma, hitting with a completely remastered fury on January 10, 2025, shattering all limits of brutality. This is raw, unrestrained death metal terror: merciless, bone-crushing, and utterly unstoppable. Get ready for total obliteration!
https://linktr.ee/brutalrecords.official
French Evocative Black Metallers BERLIAL are proud to unveil the cover artwork of the new album "NOURISHING THE DISASTER TO COME" realized by the talented artist Jeff Grimal.
The French duo explains this choice: "The artwork depicts Charon
sailing through the waste piles of the 6th continent. Sorrowful souls,
reminiscent of the migrants dying in the sea as they try to survive, are
drowning there. We also distinguish a satellite like those already invading space.
The choice of Jeff Grimal was imposed by his way of working and his technique, a raw art, a suggestive figuration which tends towards the abstract. In addition, the artist's favorite themes (Lovecraft's universe, nature and the abstract) are adapted to what the group wanted to represent."
We also present the tracklist of the album with its six chapters: 1. The Last Dance - 2. Nouveau Monde - 3. We Deserve To Fall Again - 4. Ivresse De La Finitude - 5. Nourishing The Disaster To Come - 6. Le Néant Pour Éternité
With BERLIAL's new album "Nourishing The Disaster To Come", you enter into a polymorphic and iconoclastic Black Metal with electronic, post-rock and dungeon synth elements which brings them alongside bands such as Dødheimsgard, Akhlys, Blut Aus Nord, Deadspace, Afraid of Destinity, Raven Throne, Decline of the I.
Its atmospheres, the samples, the spoken speeches, the music built like a wall of sound, make everything extreme, oppressive and delirious but at the same time with a truly unique oniric dimension.
"Nourishing The Disaster To Come" will be released on February 7th, 2025 on My Kingdom Music in digipakCD, LP (black and splatter blue vinyls) and digital.
You can PRE-ORDER here: https://shorturl.at/84xCN
BERLIAL, how to feed the disaster, knowing you can't do without it.
https://linktr.ee/mykingdommusic
http://www.facebook.com/berlial666
Among These Ashes will release Embers of Elysium December 6 on Alone Records! The album clocks in at over an hour of music and features 12 new tracks, plus a bonus song, from the band.
In discussing the new level reached on Embers of Elysium, guitarist Richard Clark states that it "is quite the leap for us in every aspect from Dominion Enthroned. Where Dominion was a full concept album, the first eight tracks on Embers of Elysium are standalone, and the last four tracks are part of a fictional sci-fi/horror concept called Chronicles of the Obsidian Reign. I can say with confident humility that every song on this album was crafted and delivered without compromise. The wide range of all of our influences is on display on this album. I think we executed it tastefully and with precision, and I hope it resonates powerfully with listeners."
Track
Listing:
1. Embers of Elysium
2. Serpents Among Rats
3. Faceless War Machines
4. Of One Blood
5. Stronger Than Death
6. Storm Within
7. The Undertow
8. The Enemy In I
9. Through Ethereal Voids
10. The Hybrid Bloodline
11. A Presence Unknown
12. The Obsidian Reign
*13. The Undertow (feat. Brooke Rousseau)
*Bonus track, featuring vocalist Brooke Rousseau (Lady Luna and the Devil).
Credits:
Recorded by Among These Ashes.
Mixed and mastered by Matt Roach.
Cover Art by Jayson Cessna
Line-Up:
Richard Clark: lead/rhythm guitar, backing vocals, production, and songwriter
Jean-Pierre Abboud (JP): Lead and harmony vocals. JP is also the vocalist for traditional metal band, Traveler
Dylan Hamann: Rhythm guitar.
Kane Bochatyn: Bass
Kyle Wagner: Drums
Bio:
Among These Ashes is a melodic power/thrash metal band hailing from Detroit, Michigan (USA). The band's central focus is the creation of stellar, highly-memorable metal songs. The group's sound is crushingly heavy and punctuated by cerebral arrangements, thought-provoking lyrics, and dynamic shifts in tempo and aggression. Among These Ashes' debut musical offering, Dominion Enthroned, is a conceptual tour de force, inspired by modern societal parallels and struggles. Originally released independently, the record was later re-released under a single-album contract with Alone Records on vinyl and CD formats.
In April 2023, the band released an original single, entitled "The Enemy in I," which lyrically chronicles the woes of self-destruction. The band recorded a cover of "Sirens" by Savatage as an accompaniment to this release. In March 2024, Among These Ashes independently released a cover of W.A.S.P. track, "Restless Gypsy."
The band features Jean-Pierre Abboud (Traveler) on lead and harmony vocals, Dylan Hamann (Variform) and Richard Clark on lead and rhythm guitars, Kane Bochatyn on bass, and Kyle Wagner (Nethergate) on drums. Together, this line-up is committed to its vision of consistently delivering uncompromisingly heavy music to the metal hordes.
https://www.facebook.com/AmongTheseAshesMetal
Hevn
III’s debut album is a powerful statement of black metal's raw and unfiltered
essence. This Norwegian trio has channeled pure, unrelenting aggression into a
work that feels as if it has been pulled from the darkest recesses of the human
psyche. The album is relentless and ugly, with a sound that can only be
described as pitch-black hatred personified. Every track drips with venom,
driven by a primal fury that refuses to be tamed.
Drawing on themes of misanthropy, magick, and the dark philosophies of Blake, Nietzsche, and Crowley, Hevn III crafts a soundscape that is both chaotic and deeply unsettling. The riffs are dissonant and corrosive, the vocals a tortured howl that seems to echo from the abyss. The album doesn’t seek to please; it seeks to challenge, to provoke, to drag listeners into its world of darkness and despair.
For those who have experienced Hevn III live, this album is a natural extension of the intense, suffocating atmosphere they create on stage. Their sound is tight and sulphurous, recalling an era when black metal was not just a genre, but a statement of pure, unadulterated emotion. The production is raw, yet deliberate, capturing the essence of their live performances while adding layers of depth that reveal themselves with each listen.
This debut is not just an album; it’s a ritual. A ritual of misanthropy and hatred, where each note is a curse, and each riff is a wound. Hevn III has delivered a work that will undoubtedly leave a scar on the black metal landscape, a reminder of the genre's power to evoke the darkest emotions. This is black metal at its most primal, its most venomous, its most unforgettable.
Tracklist
1. Turin horse
2. Pindom
3. Soaring through red worlds
4. Basilisk
5. On peaks of surreptitious wolves
6. Drep deg selv
7. Ridder av hat
https://www.facebook.com/@polypusrecords
CORROSIVE ELEMENTS - "CUT THE SERPENT'S HEAD"Release date : November 29th 2024
Genre
: Death
Thrash N' Roll
Origin: France
Duration: 41:20
Label: GreyveStorm Productions & Crypt Of Dr.Gore et Chien Noir (pour la version vinyle)
Tracklist:
01. Conquering the divine
02. Ignorance is no longer bliss
03. So long sucker
04. The unseen
05. An american hero
06. Cut the serpent's head
07. Enter the final state
08. The right to remain poor
09. Among the casualties
10. Fascistalism
True defenders of the underground ethos, CORROSIVE ELEMENTS made their path with a first EP in 2008, a debut album in 2015 and a scorching live album in 2016. Having graced the stage at renowned festivals like Hellfest's Altar Stage and sharing the spotlight with metal legends such as Death Angel, Loudblast, Darkane, Sinister, and more, the quintet took a great amount of time refining the new tunes for their highly anticipated 2024 album release.
The credo stands strong: DEATH THRASH N’ROLL THE OLD SCHOOL WAY!
"Cut the serpent’s head", the second album of CORROSIVE ELEMENTS is a collection of 10 powerful songs, designed for a more direct and dynamic approach, in the typical style of the band, a clever mix of Death and Thrash Metal, with tons of groove, anger and attitude.
The new album was written collectively by the band in the rehearsal room, an old fashioned method that makes the music more immediate and impactful.
With broad influences ranging from Thrash legends such as Slayer, (old) Sepultura and Exodus, Death Metal in the tradition of Entombed, Obituary, Carcass, Bolt Thrower and Napalm Death, and an addition of primitive energy derived from Hardcore Punk, The band is now ready to place this new offering on the altar of Extreme Metal.
Conceptually, "Cut the Serpent's Head" is a cynical look at the destiny ofmankind, its race towards nonsense. A warning against the hegemony of organized religions, shady politics, decaying societies and the rise of social injustice.
Stay tuned, the next few days will see more information about the artwork, release dates, formats and everything you need to know about this new album which will be produced by Crypt Of Dr.Gore and GreyveStorm Productions.
https://linktr.ee/corrosiveelements
Woe
J. Reaper’s FURZE strikes back with a new single “BEAUTIFUL
LIVING ON THE LEFT HAND PATH OF DEATH”, ahead of the release of the new
album, "COSMIC STIMULATION OF DARK FANTASIES". This
will be the second album released this year from the renowned black psych act
and the ninth full-length addition to the FURZE discography.
"Cosmic Stimulation of Dark Fantasies" will take listeners on a sonic journey through the depths of darkness, the haunting beauty of the unknown, and a trip that will solidify FURZE's status as masters of the "black psych" metal sound.
The album will be out on 15 November 2024 and is available for pre-order now: http://order.d-a-p.org/ & https://furze.bandcamp.com/
In October, FURZE released a trippy music video for the track “Marrow Creed”. The video visually embodies the album's themes of cosmic exploration, existential dread, and the allure of the forbidden. This new song is a prime example of FURZE's evolution, pushing the boundaries of their sound with a trippy and unusual soundscape.
Watch the music video to “Marrow Creed”: https://youtu.be/tyyuzdzpeUk
"Cosmic Stimulation of Dark Fantasies" marks a significant milestone for FURZE, showcasing its evolution and pushing the boundaries of its signature sound. The album features a diverse range of tracks, from the psychedelic ballad "Marrow Creed" to the intense, Satanic groove of "Waswasah".
Woe J. Reaper said: “We invite you to journey the 9th full length of FURZE - "COSMIC STIMULATION OF DARK FANTASIES". Creating sounds where eternity is haunting mankind's will for survival and barking answers seems echoing, twisting that same will to the point of hunting Man's soul back through spectral infinity.
“The album pushes the personal edge of diverse Furzement to dark delights. Heavily brandished with oldish black doom metal spirit to breed new blood: Under the umbrella Cosmic Stimulation of Dark Fantasies you have songs like Marrow Creed, a psychedelic ballad of an inner self-motion/devotion, Waswasah - a Satanic groove with whispers from a devil so potent we wish only Kings in the beyond would, but do not hear! And another 4 raw power tunes on what is no less than the 2nd (!) brand new Furze full-length in 2024 alone. Long live Black Psych Metal!”
"Cosmic Stimulation of Dark Fantasies" will be available as a stunning Gatefold LP on 15 November 2024, in a collaboration between Devoted Art Propaganda and Polytriad Fingerprints. Prepare to have your orgasmic sensibilities awakened by the return of Woe J. Reaper!
Devoted Art Propaganda have also prepared an on-demand print of the “Necromanzee“ T-shirt design reinterpreted by von Ritter. This will only be available in pre-order and will be shipped on 15 November. Devoted Art Propaganda will also distribute older Furze material - stay tuned!
Furze released its eighth album “Caw Entrance” earlier this year in CD, LP, cassette and digital formats.
https://furze.bandcamp.com/
https://www.facebook.com/Furzebook
The second full-length studio album by Bulgarian Groove/Death Metal band GRIMAZE
- "THE HEART OF A
COLLAPSING STAR" reflects on the relationship between the micro
and macro cosmos. Powerful human emotions are being experienced by fierce
natural forces to depict the intensity through which one goes on the spiritual
path.
Guitars, bass, and vocals were recorded at Urban House Studio, Sofia, Bulgaria, while the drums were recorded by Janne Jaloma and Daniel Bergstrand at SDFX Studio, Stockholm, Sweden.
The whole album was mixed by Daniel Bergstrand.
Mastering was done by Lawrence Mackrory at Rorysound Studios, Uppsala, Sweden.
Grimaze is a Bulgarian Groove/Death Metal band formed in 2013.
Since its formation, the band has toured with Decapitated, Hatesphere, Thy Disease, Pestilence, Bleeding Gods, Vader, and Hate. Grimaze has also supported Cannibal Corpse.
The new album, "The Heart Of A Collapsing Star", was released on September 1, 2024. Two singles from the album, “Gripping The Spirit” and “Cosmic Solitude”, has been released as well.
https://www.facebook.com/GRIMAZE
SADDAYAH was founded 11 years ago in Ploiesti, Romania. The band's music is based in traditional Death Metal although the members' high technical level shaped a new direction, a combination of Melodic Technical Death Metal with Progressive and Black Metal influences.
https://linktr.ee/loudragemusic
https://www.saddayah.com
THE FALL OF HOUSE ABBARATH, the vibrant new EP from international Deathcore/Power Metal dynamos, DRAGONCORPSE, is out now on Shattered Earth Records!
FFO: Dragonforce, 3 Inches of Blood, Nekrogoblikon, Lorna Shore, Brand of Sacrifice
The official video for EP single, "A Quest for Truth," is available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ktPUcjbbUbI. Also available is a lyric video for "I Live...AGAIN," featuring Nick Miller (First Fragment, Unleash The Archers), which you can check out at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Llkwb8pYkyw
On the new EP, the band took its already innovative, energetic sound, created through the fusion of deathcore and power metal, and sharpened it to a fine point on The Fall of House Abbarath. DRAGONCORPSE took the feedback gathered from the release of debut EP, The Drakketh Saga, to heart and used it to refine their approach.
"For new fans, I believe we've added more elements of deathcore and power metal while adding more excitement into the music for an authentic listening experience like no other band," bassist Noah Nikolas Laidlaw explains. "We put a lot of emphasis on the atmosphere of the music," adds drummer Justin Gogan. "Throughout the entire EP there is a medieval theming that resonates in the music that keeps the tracks feeling refreshing and fun. With the addition of Mark on keys/orchestration, he brought with him a completely different approach to songwriting that I am sure fans are going to appreciate!"
Track
Listing:
1. An Introduction to [ HEROISM ]
2. Welcome Home
3. I Live… AGAIN!
4. A Quest For Truth
5. Whisper On The Wind
6. Fear And Hunger
EP Credits:
All songs performed by: DRAGONCORPSE
All songs written by: DRAGONCORPSE
Produced by: DRAGONCORPSE and Matt Schmidt
Mixed by: Matt Schmidt
Mastered by: Matt Schmidt
Album artwork by: Avellustration
Line-up:
Mardy Leith - Vocals
Kris Chayer - Guitars
Noah Nikolas Laidlaw - Bass
Justin Gogan - Drums
Mark Marin - Keys and Orchestration
Bio:
DRAGONCORPSE is a death metal band that fuses power metal and deathcore, creating a unique sound marked by operatic vocals and guttural screams. They stand out with their symphonic elements, adding depth and creativity to their music. The band, with members across Canada, the U.S., and Australia, maintains a cohesive, powerful sound despite the distance. Known for their humor, they embrace memes and use the term "DRAGUSSY" to playfully reference their love for dragons in power metal culture. DRAGONCORPSE offers a dynamic and distinctive experience for fans of death metal, power metal, or deathcore.
https://www.facebook.com/Shatteredearthrecords
https://www.facebook.com/Dragoncorpse
Everto Signum is a Black Metal act embodied by Nekruss and Æminus, hailing from the inner realms of Portugal. Having released the debut full-length “Enneachotomy” in 2012 and the EP “Synergy” in 2014, the band lied dormant as the creative duo focused on other music projects, namely Carma and Lacrau.
After ten years of silence, Everto Signum skulk out of chasmic caverns to unleash their brand new creation entitled “Beastiary” – a concept album inspired by destructive powers of Nature. The band stays true to their elemental background by writing an immersive story that guides the listener through a chain reaction of natural disasters. These calamities are beastialized – manifested as wild uncontrollable beasts exhibiting intrinsic animalistic shapes, traits and behaviours. The plot is comprised of seven chapters, each consisting of a contextual introduction that describes the scenery and sets the mood for the destruction to come, and an interpretation of the actual cataclysm. Written in English, the expressively poetic lyrical narrative portrays a journey from an ice-covered mountain top through a valley, down to the depths of a meromictic lake and finally into a perennial forest to witness the dreadful wrath of ancient forces.
To concretize this work, Everto Signum synergized with Diogo Mota, best known as the drummer of Gaerea, who infused the album with much energy and vigour. Recorded, mixed and mastered by Nekruss himself, “Beastiary” stands as a hostile soundscape lasting over 50 minutes. Seven tracks build upon the musical ideas set by the latest EP, expanding and developing those into a more sophisticated form through the band’s signature Elemental Black Metal, this time utterly imbued with the brutality of Death Metal. Sublimely enriched with progressive structures, synthesizer-led passages, ambient sections and many other captivating elements coming from a vast range of influences such as Prog Rock, Folk, Dungeon Synth and even New-age music, “Beastiary” abounds with furiously melodic and potent guitar riffage, fierce and technical drumming, heavy pounding bass lines, and viciously varied extreme vocals. The production is aggressive, massive and multilayered, perfectly fitting the epic thematic of the album and keeping the listener on the edge throughout the entire journey.
The visual representation took form by the hand of the plastic artist RF Torres Valente who created a set of graphite and ink illustrations. These drawings were embellished with arcane calligraphy and exquisitely arranged into a grimoire-inspired layout, all scrupulously crafted by Infected Minds. Printed on rough texturized paper, the magnificent A5-sized 20-page booklet seamlessly depicts surrealistic concepts envisioned by Everto Signum.
Fully explore “Beastiary” here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nS8t9UwcrJg
, courtesy of Atmospheric Black Metal Albums YouTube channel. Order infos can be found here https://evertosignum.bandcamp.com/album/beastiary at Everto Signum's Bandcamp page.
Tracklist
1. Genesis [0:49]
2. Colossus [5:05]
3. Ophidian [7:37]
4. Wyvern [9:34]
5. Dragon [8:41]
6. Deinos [13:06]
7. Weaver [6:43]
Complete album line-up:
Æminus – songwriting, guitars and bass
Nekruss – songwriting, lyrics, vocals, recording, mixing and mastering
Diogo Mota – session drums
RF Torres Valente – artwork
Infected Minds – calligraphy and layout
https://www.facebook.com/EvertoSignum
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In early 2023, a spark ignited the flames of Dreadmask, a melodic death metal band based in Eindhoven, with members originating from Greece, Hungary, and The Netherlands. Fuelled by their shared passion for meaningful heavy music, Dreadmask wasted no time in making their mark on the scene. After each member had taken a break from previous bands, John Kourentas, Elger van Delft and Antonis Mougiakakos initiated the band's first incarnation. The group was settled when Zoltán Herczog came aboard in the summer of 2023. Dreadmask, derived from the fusion of 'dread' and 'mask,' embodies the essence of fear and concealment.
While 'dread' signifies the haunting grip of anxiety, 'mask' alludes to the veils we arise to shield our vulnerabilities. On the journey of playing the game of societal norms, we encounter our 'Prime Dread'—our deepest fears.
Each member of Dreadmask brings their unique musical influences to the forefront, encompassing Swedish death metal riffs, growling vocals, soaring melodies, progressive metal nuances, and black metal-inspired melancholy.
Meet
Dreadmask:
Zoltan Herczog (Rhythm Guitar, Backing vocals)
John Kourentas (Lead Guitar, Keys)
Antonios Mougiakakos (Lead Vocals, Bass Guitar)
Elger Van Delft (Drums)
Tracklist
Reign Of Fear
2. Jester's Grin
3. The Light
4. Reflections
5. Ember
6. Resilient Shadows.
www.youtube.com/@Dreadmask
www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557336575289
Label: Dusktone Records
Release Date: November 29th 2024
Genre: Black Metal
For fans of: Shining | Naglfar | Grá | Odraza
In the long hours of night when the daylight will not come, when the ghosts of the past and the devils of the present toy with your sanity and dissect your sense of self and self respect…when the first razor cut, made with trembling hand, sends a shocking stream of crimson crawling sluggishly across the sickly pale white of your sun-starved skin…when there is no comfort to be found and you are lost in a shadowed labyrinth of torment and grief, sinking in a morass of blood and tears…on a night like this there is no salvation in the bottle or the needle. There is no god in heaven and no fallen angel in hell. There is only the emptiness that cannot be filled and the unbearable loneliness that gnaws at your soul. And the unshakeable certainty that there is no way out.
Following on from last year’s bleak and disconsolate Wounds single, Finland’s purveyors of ‘Anti-Life Black Metal Misery’, Grave With A View, have returned with their most powerful and harrowing release to date – Raw Illumination. A full length album steeped in isolation, violence, self destruction and death, Raw Illumination is not an album for the faint of heart or the fragile of spirit. Exploding into life with a sound like shattering ice, opening track and single ‘Cold Flesh Peregrination’ is an unforgiving, harsh and decidedly unwelcoming introduction to this album of breathtaking wickedness. The acid whip of ‘The Lash’ follows – flaying the skin with its relentless, sadistic blows and exposing every insecurity and fear, humiliation and shame; it’s a maelstrom of emotions and overwhelming darkness. And there is no let up, no chink of light in the darkness as we are exposed to the seething aggression of ‘To The Beat Of Broken Bones’ and the funeral procession of ‘Loathe’ which carries us to the crumbling lip of our waiting grave. Rife with driving riffs and punishing rhythms, ripped apart by tortured vocal exhortations and wreathed in an atmosphere of agony, Raw Illumination is black metal from the deepest pits of absolute despondency, right to the last glass shard notes of ‘These Meaningless Gestures’ which leaves you with the taste of ashes and loss in your mouth, the sheer disappointment of tarnished dreams and the ultimate understanding of the futility of life.
Recorded and mixed by O.H.R and mastered by Haldor Grunberg at Satanic Audio (Behemoth, Dopelord, Christ Agony etc), Raw Illumination is the sonic distillation of caustic chaos and grim, unmitigated despair – every malicious note cutting straight to the bone – and its aura of desperate degradation has been perfectly captured in the cover imagery; the artwork and layout by Danny The Destroyer, utilising powerful, unsettling images of model Anna Iivana Julma, captured by the band. When it crawls from the crypts of label Dusktone on November 29th, Raw Illumination will hunt down the broken and the flawed, the outcasts and the lepers and swallow them into its maw of ice and pain.
Line-up:
J.O - Guitar/Vocals
O.H.R - Guitars/Bass/Noise
Drums on Raw Illumination by M.K.
Additional vocals on Raw Illumination by A.L. and T.N.
https://www.dusktone.it/
https://www.facebook.com/gravewithaview
Shalom and good evening, it took much longer than I was hoping for but “FEED THE BEAST” ISSUE 5 is finally out since today, the first of November 2024 - yes, I missed Halloween, maybe next year. And “yes”, for the second time, there will be at least one more issue!
But for the moment back to issue 5:
Within 64 A4-pages, printed in black & white on recycled paper (still no glossy for the wicked) you could discover interviews with:
Spiritus Mortis (Epic Doom Metal)
Feaces Christ (Proto-Death-Metal-Punks)
Polterwytch (Low-Fi Blackend Punk? Orgel´n´Roll? Love it or hate it music!)
Strychnos (Death Metal)
Moonless (Atmospheric Black Metal)
Guyod (Blackend Death Metal)
You might also have heard the news that a lot of equipment (incl. guitars, all pedalboards and even merch) of Minenfeld & Prehistoric War Cult got stolen two weeks ago? Total damage for both bands is around 10.000€ And as Minenfeld was part of issue 2 and I wanted to talk with Prehistoric War Cult in issue 6, I made the decision that with every sold copy of the latest issue 1€ goes to the band.
The price for issue 5 is 5€ (4€ for the zine and 1€ for the band) plus postage (Germany: 1,60€, World: 3,70€).
Regards Ipp
frombeyondipp@gmx.de
Atmospheric black/doom collective Splendidula finally returns with a new single and lyric video.
“Behind My Semblance” was recorded by JDB at Kosmik Womb, mixed by Tim De Gieter at Much Luv Studio (Amenra, Brutus, Doodeskader) and mastered by Alan Douches at West West Side Music (Sepultura, Mastodon, Motörhead, Fleetwood Mac, Pantera, Cannibal Corpse). The song is also released on an exclusive limited 8” vinyl (Saturni Records), and won’t be part of the next full album.
“In a world where everyone is forced to wear a mask, we hide the shadows of our true feelings behind a façade of false normality. When asked about our well-being, we lie, fearing the uncomfortable silence that follows. This song dives into the dark reality that we often feel pressured to hide our struggles, pretending everything is okay when it’s not. For the music video, the visual artistry of Mikhail Nilov was incorporated, carefully edited to reflect the suffocating atmosphere of the lyrics. Together, they form a testament to the inner darkness we often conceal.”
Vocalist Kristien & drummer Joachim comment: "From the depths of despair, we have relentlessly risen once more. After the sudden passing of bassist Peter in 2022, and the departure of both guitarists, we were left to face the darkness alone. With new blood and a renewed purpose, we unearthed the remains of a song born with the old lineup, and resurrected it into something darker and harrowing. This release is more than just a return—it is a reckoning, a tribute to the shadows of our past and the echoes that still haunt us. This new track forges a dark connection between our previous album and the impending new full-length, a haunting reflection of our journey through despair and rebirth.”
Highlights for Splendidula
3 full length albums released by international labels and received very well by press & audience:
Splendidula (2013, independent – 2021/2023 reissue, Argonauta Records)
Post Mortem (2018, Inverse Records - 2019 reissue, Dust & Bones Records)
Somnus (2021, Argonauta Records/Ruidoteka Records – 2022/2024 reissue, Argonauta Records)
SPLENDIDULA is:
Vocals - Kristien
Guitar & Vocals - Guy
Guitar - Stitch
Bass - Bart
Drums & Synths – Joachim
https://www.facebook.com/Splendidula
Label: Wulfhere Productions
Release Date: October 18th 2024
Genre: Black Metal
For fans of: Ancient | Burzum | Nefarious | Hecate Enthroned
The judgement of the stars that stare down from the night sky means nothing to me. I will outlive their flickering ghost light. I will still be walking my endless path when they have burnt out into darkness. I will be here when the legends that gave names to their constellations have been forgotten. Yet my bones become fragile, like dry twigs that crack underfoot. My once imperious strength deserts me and my lustreless skin fades, hanging from my enfeebled frame. My beauty is shed with my fracturing sanity, crumbling over freezing aeons of solitude. I will retreat into my memories of glorious, blood-drenched centuries of lust and power, when we fell from the skies like avenging angels, wolves upon the fold, drunk on the terror of the lambs…
Parusight is the solo project of Bristol black metal musician Oliver Groves; noted as the guitarist of Blasfeme, who unleashed the visceral warfare of the Black Legion album earlier this year. But the darkness speaks to Groves in many voices and with Parusight he explores a very different shade of black. The opening track of debut album Deathly Pale, ‘A Clash Of Stars’, is a summoning of atmosphere, a gateway to the shadow realms of Parusight, a place where spirit freezing cold and desolate beauty entwine, where bestial vocals howl through blinding storms of ice and keyboards weave tapestries of dark romance. From the tempestuous seas of blood and raging chaos of ‘Lost In A Shadow’ to the wounded, malicious devil that is ‘Malignant’ – a song of decay held together by bitterness and spite – Deathly Pale reveals itself to be an epic, emotive creation of rampant riffs and cascading melodies, a tale of many chapters. At the ever-bleeding heart of the album lies its greatest work, where all its poisons coalesce, ‘Love’. Here, reflections on past sins are shrouded in funereal drapes of melancholy, dying passions feed ancient agonies and words are torn from throats in violent expulsions of utter savagery. Deathly Pale is an intensely personal outpouring of emotion, yet one rooted in revered musical traditions and universal truths.
Released by the bastion of British black metal that is Wulfhere Productions on October 18th, Deathly Pale is a remarkable debut album from a burgeoning talent. Oliver Groves – Parusight – has a huge amount to offer to devoted disciples of the darkest musical art and Deathly Pale is the perfect first step into his kingdom of endless night.
Line-up:
Oliver Groves - All music and vocals
https://www.facebook.com/wulfhereproductions
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100070289408997
Listen to the new track here:
https://youtu.be/CbJdUDSTomc
https://spoti.fi/4fnHmME
Vocalist and guitarist Necrosodom said: “The creation of this piece was accompanied by the long and deep contemplation of the Art tarot card. It is actually a piece about art and the work of creation. It begins with an invocation, a summoning of inspiration, the element of creative fire. Through the deities of war and revenge, the expansive force of destruction in the cycle of creation is unleashed. This is where the vision of a new world and a new self is born. It is a flowering of inspiration and creative freedom.”
“The cycle of destruction and creation anew here expresses artistic rebellion, art outside the patterns, individual, changing the rules of its own game, reconstruction of style and searching for inspiration beyond just oneself. It is an inspiration that goes beyond the ego. Revealing art in all its glory and retreating to forge its next chapters in silence again. The fruits of art here mean not only artistic creation, but also life choices, which are also art.”
Scheduled for release on 15 November 2024, via Profane Spirit Productions, "Thanatos" promises a dynamic evolution for Deus Mortem. While retaining their black metal roots, the album showcases a powerful blend of old-school rock and metal influences, with driving riffs, thunderous rhythm sections, and haunting melodies. It's a testament to the band's musical growth, showcasing a more versatile and powerful sound than ever before.
"Thanatos" is a concept album that confronts the complexities of human existence. It takes listeners on a transformative journey through illusory realities, unveiling hidden truths and stripping away the veils of deception. It's a testament to personal struggle and the power of the Black Flame.
Ahead of the album’s release, Deus Mortem will embark on a Polish tour with fellow black metal acts Venefices and Devilpriest starting on 31 October 2024. Fans attending the tour will have the exclusive opportunity to purchase the "Thanatos" CD before its official release date.
https://www.facebook.com/deusmortemofficial/
"Happy Ox is our vision of double guitar harmony in concert with
tight rhythm and solid rumbling drums and bass. Growl and edge-of-breakup
vocals act as extra spice. Composing and recording the song was a fun
experience, happening almost on its own. Happy Ox has been a work in progress
from 2020 and it’s nice to finally release it. The song, being a bit in major
key, gives a contrast to our more dark and melancholy songs." says Olli
Kuure (composer, lead guitar)
"The name “Happy Ox” comes from a suburban pub in our hometown, but soon got a life of its own much like many of our songs. The final lyrics are a mixture of anti-war and veganism — cannon and cow fodder. Frostbite Terror songs often turn both serious and comical subjects towards dark humor, in this case into blood sausage. The melodic and groovy background is perfect for howling like a bull, and I hope that joy is felt by the listener too." Continues Otso Turunen (lyrics, vocals, bass)
Biography:
Frostbite Terror is a melodic death metal newcomer from Turku, Finland. Since 2022 Frostbite Terror has combined melodeath, trashy riffing and symphonic arrangements. The songs subject both serious and comedic topics to dark humor. When playing live, Frostbite Terror conquers stages with their tight playing and spicy, yet melancholy riffs. Never turning down the chance to drin-, I mean gig, the band has toured backyard BBQ parties, Metallihelvetti summer party, Tampere community center and everything in between.
Line-up:
Olli Kuure / lead guitar
Otso Turunen / bass, vocals
Jerry Airikka / guitar, backing vocals
Kristo Rautavuori / drums
https://frostbiteterror.bandcamp.com
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100092156688089
Hailing from Itä-Rantakylä and founded in 2010, SÖLID WAZTE releases new material after a long break. The single called EVEN GODS FALL is a tribute to Lemmy Kilmister, who died in 2015.
Watch Even Gods Fall Music Video: https://youtu.be/r1rvBqnO690
Arg: – I wrote the song a couple of weeks after Lemmy passed away because I felt I had to pay homage to this man, whose life and deeds have had such an impact not only on our music but on a whole genre.
The song is also a hat tip to the original lineup of Motörhead. A keen ear can even find small nuances typical to ”Fast” Eddie Clarke and Phil ”Philthy Animal” Taylor.
Arg: – Originally we were going to release this song already in 2017, but then life got in the way. Now, after burnouts and other health problems, several rounds of covid and all that kind of shit, this masterpiece will finally be out. And it is only 2024!
Like the debut album, this song is mixed and mastered by Pekka Kupiainen, who is better known as the mixing engineer working with Michael Monroe.
Listen the single on streaming services: https://push.fm/fl/solid-wazte-gods
Biography:
Solid Waste (Sölid Wazte since 2024) was formed in 2010 when drummer Kire had waited long enough for his old friends Arg and Jukka to move to Helsinki. With similar musical backgrounds and over a several pints of white russians band soon started to work with material written earlier by Arg. With another friend Juha on bass first demos were recorded. Solid Waste's current line-up was complete when Arska joined on bass guitar. Solid Waste's musical goal was clear from day one: straightforward no-nonsense rock'n'roll with sing-a-long choruses. And this is what you get when you put Motörhead, Misfits, Ramones and Social Distortion in a blender. Solid Waste's self-titled debut album was released in May 2016. To keep the raw live-like feeling, the basic tracks were recorded live with vocals and some other krumelurer added later. In 2017 the band entered the studio hoping for a new release, and now in 2024 we will be able to enjoy the new material.
No panik no titanik.
Line-up:
Arg Kinnunen: vocals & guitar
Jukka Silvennoinen: guitar & vocals
Ari Lampinen: bass & vocals
Kire Karppanen: drums & vocals
https://www.facebook.com/solidwasteband
Horror Pain Gore Death Productions is set to release the new full-length album from Sweden's Death Metal/Grindcore necroholics GHOULHOUSE. FRESH OUT OF FLESH is up now for pre-order and will be released December 6th on CD and Digital formats along with merch.
Ghoulhouse returns to Horror Pain Gore Death Productions with the horrific new album Fresh Out Of Flesh! Sweden's own Rogga Johansson (Paganizer, Ribspreader, Revolting, etc.) and Håkan Stuvemark (Wombbath) are back with a deadly vengeance, as Ghoulhouse unleash more old school rotten, crusty Grindcore/Death Metal.
Fresh Out Of Flesh is the long-awaited follow-up to the debut album Rigor Mortis Intermezzo, spewing forth 12 anthems of ghastly terror and torment... for true necroholics only! For fans of Autopsy, Boneyard, Coffins, Dismember, Exhumed, Impetigo, Haemorrhage, Gruesome Stuff Relish, Impetigo and Repulsion
Listen to the single "Graveyard Drive Thru" at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3u-lPuKtxAA
Tracklisting:
1. Fresh Out Of Flesh
2. The Morgue Scourge
3. You Could Do Worse (Than Riding In My Hearse)
4. Bizarre Impalement
5. Turned Inside Out
6. A Date With The Undead
7. Chainsaw Chili
8. Rancid Meat Addiction
9. Graveyard Drive-Thru
10. It Came From The Sewer
11. Cellar Feeder
12. Severed Head With Legs
www.youtube.com/user/horrorpaingoredeath/videos
www.facebook.com/horrorpaingoredeath
Originally released as a limited-edition cassette earlier this year, Alte Seelen is now offering these seven black metal rituals on CD. Order and stream the album now at https://alteseelen.bandcamp.com/album/scripture-of-the-woods
Tracklist:
1) Emerging Glare
2) Folk of the Blossoming Sky
3) Sommar
4) The Field's Arrival
5) Washed Away Among the Stones
6) Fiendish Lore
7) Moon's Melody of Death
Upon first viewing, the band's name, cover art, and logo, might give one reason to assume this is simply a blatant Sort Vokter ripoff. On the contrary, this debut mini album is a definite nod to the former legendary ‘necro’ act, but the music within has a certain vibe that serves as a tribute of sorts while standing on its own merits. Thus, Scripture of the Woods will surely appeal to fans of such legendary acts as the aforementioned Sort Vokter, as well as Ildjarn and the early works of Gorgoroth, while maintaining a primitive sound and style all their own.
Comprised of two prolific musicians, Azeruel Woldaeg and Collier d'ombre,
KVELDSTIMER delivers seven tracks of primitive, yet majestic, old-school black metal. The atmosphere and striking execution conjure whispers of the early 90's Norwegian scene!
KVELDSTIMER is:
Azeruel Woldaeg - all instruments
Collier d'ombre - vocals
https://www.alteseelen.com/
Get
ready for a Halloween treat that bites back! WEAPON OF PRIDE is
unleashing their second single, "AXEMAN," today.
Inspired by the notorious Axeman of New Orleans, who instilled fear in the
Crescent City in the early 20th century, this track will take you deep into the
mind of a chaotic force that thrives on fear.
Don’t miss the chance to experience this 'ax-cellent' track today
Stream the single: https://orcd.co/axeman
"Axeman" is the second single from the band's upcoming album, Beneath the Surface, which is due for release on December 13th, 2024.
So, as you're carving pumpkins or getting your Halloween on, crank up "Axeman": it’s heavy, it’s haunting, and it’s here to stay.
Weapon of Pride, a power trio from Phoenix, Arizona, has captivated audiences with their heavy riffs, thrashy tempos, and old-school vibe. Their discography includes the debut EP Retribution (2021) and the full-length album Taking Over (2023). Now, they’re gearing up to release their second album with WORMHOLEDEATH Records later this year.
Inspired by Stoner and Thrash Metal giants, Weapon of Pride blends Heavy, Thrash, Progressive, and Stoner Metal. The band features brothers Ryan Arnold (bass/vocals) and Logan Arnold (guitar), with Adam Duplack on drums.
www.facebook.com/weaponofpride
www.youtube.com/@WeaponOfPrideVEVO
The debut album from epic metal band MYTHBEGOTTEN is now streaming and available for purchase! On their first outing, MYTHBGOTTEN promises to regale listeners with an aural tome filled with stories of legend, myth, and the macabre, collectively titled Tales from the UNSEELIE COURT.
Stream and order the album at https://mythbegotten.bandcamp.com/album/tales-from-the-unseelie-court
Hailing from the hills and woodlands of Central New York and New England, MYTHBEGOTTEN combines a love of legends old and new with a folk-inflected fusion of metal genres to arrive at a uniquely epic and melancholic melodic concoction.
The result is an eight-track journey that reaches Tolkien-esque levels of grandeur. The band offers an in-depth look at the inspiration behind Tales from the Unseelie Court.
"The key inspiration for the individual songs includes the Dullahan (an evil fey from Irish Mythology) which inspired the song "The Heedless Horseman", Sawney Bean (a legendary Scottish Cannibal and inspiration for "The Hills Have Eyes") which inspired the song "The Terror of Lothian", H.P. Lovecraft's "The Rats in The Walls" which inspired the song "Beneath Exham Priory", The Welsh Legend of the Wild Hunt which inspired the song "Mallt-y-Nos", the Arthurian legend of Merlin and the Dragons which inspired the song "Omen of Embers", The melancholy book 4 of Milton's "Paradise Lost" which inspired the song "The Fall", and the climactic Battle of the Pelennor Fields from Tolkien's "The Return of The King" which inspired the song "Of Wrath and Ruin". This is all rounded out by an arrangement of the classic Scots ballad "Twa Corbies" which brings together the old traditions of British Isles balladry with this modern sonic storytelling which MYTHBEGOTTEN bases its songwriting upon."
Experience more MYTHBEGOTTEN at https://www.youtube.com/@Mythbegotten
Tracklisting:
1. The Heedless Horseman
2. Omen of Embers
3. Mallt-y-Nos
4. Beneath Exham Priory
5. The Fall
6. The Terror of Lothian
7. Twa Corbies
8. Of Wrath and Ruin
The Journey So Far...
A decade ago in Syracuse, New York, Connor Hoffman, Daniel Barbour, and Joe Sopchak released the Stirling demo under their Folk/Power Metal fusion project Hounds of Annwn. Shortly thereafter, they performed their only live show at the Sturmfeier folk metal festival in Hamlin, New York, but with college and work taking priority, the three soon scattered throughout the Northeast. All knew, however, that there was much left undone, songs left unsung, and stories left untold.
In 2022, after years of sporadic songwriting and fits and starts of recording, the trio re-committed to bringing their vision of folk- and symphonic-infused Power Metal to fruition under the new moniker MYTHBEGOTTEN. This name was chosen for its elegant encapsulation of the band’s ethos: to chronicle the stories from myth, fantasy, and history that have inspired them.
Tales from the Unseelie Court is the first release from this reforged musical triumvirate and is centered around the folklore of the British Isles and literary fantasy, showcasing the eerie and macabre as well as the wondrous and heroic. Listeners feel as though they are sitting amidst a gathering of the Unseelie Fey Court, hearing great and terrible stories retold to the assembled congregation.
MYTHBEGOTTEN is excited to reveal its unique blend of metallic styles in this first eldritch release and looks forward to sharing tales even stranger and more wondrous with the world
Line-Up:
Dan Barbour – Lead Vocals
Connor Hoffman – Guitars, Backing Vocals, Additional Keyboards
Joe Sopchak – Keyboards, Bass Guitar, Backing Vocals
https://www.facebook.com/MythbegottenBand/
NEWS 31.10.2024
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)
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PESTILENT SCARS is a five-piece melodic death metal band from Oulu. All members are between 18 and 19 years old. The band's central themes focus on melodic songwriting, pure emotion, tight gigs and overall the old school way of getting around.
The band is about to release their debut album MEADOWS OF MISFORTUNE on January 17th 2025 via Inverse Records.
The second single 'A Reaching Hand' is out today on all essential streaming services: https://push.fm/fl/pestilent-hand
"Mostly my writing comes straight from the heart. When I write music it has to come naturally. Melodies are very important to me and that's why we have lot of melodic riffs in our songs. It tells you a story, it's not basic death metal. I feel like I can show much more about myself with melodies. It's something that I do. I don't think a lot about which bands have inspired me, but i have to say that gothenburg's melodic death metal scene from 90's has inspired me a lot. But our music still has that Finnish melancholy. Both Finnish and Swedish melodic death metal is very important to me."- Guitarist/Songwriter, Elias Vierimaa
Biography:
Pestilent Scars was born in the winter of 2022/2023. The band has had the same line-up for almost its entire existence. Pestilent Scars released their first single "Deceitful Phoenix" in the summer of 2023. The single was a relative success. Deceitful Phoenix" was followed by "All On My Own" in the autumn of the same year.
The band played several live shows in 2023 and 2024, which were energetic and showcased the band's overall idea. At their last gig the band performed their forthcoming album "Meadows Of Misfortune". The album will be released in early 2025.
Strictly limited CD is now available on https://inverse-records.myshopify.com/products/pestilent-scars-meadows-of-misfortune-cd-pre-order
Track list:
01. Into The Meadows
02. Internal Torment
03. Golden Maiden
04. Deceitful Phoenix
05. Unreality
06. A Reaching Hand
07. Democide
08. All On My Own
09. In Search Of Reason
10. False Messiah
Album cover by Topi Ilmola
Line-up:
Pasi Matinolli - Vocals
Elias Vierimaa - Guitars
Artturi Kauppi - Drums
Sampo Jylhä - Bass
Topi Ilmola - Guitars
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Pre-order:
https://bit.ly/anomalous-willowtip
https://bit.ly/anomalous-bandcamp
Speaking to the new album, GIGAN’s founding member, guitarist, sole-songwriter and lyricist; Eric Hersemann, had this to say: “Anomalous Abstractigate Infinitessimus is a perfect expression of where GIGAN is as a band and where we are headed into the future. Like all GIGAN songs, our emphasis is on creativity and limitless imagination, while still working within the realms of interwoven madness and colorful technicality combined with the oppressive elements of misanthropic dissonance and crushing brutality. Any fan of GIGAN, or any fan of genuine Metal music that is completely fearless and without pretentious delivery, is in for a mind-bending treat.”
Track
Listing:
1. Trans-Dimensional Crossing of the Alta-Tenuis
2. Ultra-Violet Shimmer and Permeating Infra-sound
3. Square Wave Subversion
4. Emerging Sects of Dagonic Acolytes
5. Katabatic Windswept Landscapes
6. Erratic Pulsitivity and Horror
7. The Strange Harvest of the Baganoids
8. Ominous Silhouettes Cast Across Gulfs of Time
Credits:
All music, lyrics, vocal patterns and concepts: Eric Hersemann.
Recorded and mixed by Sanford Parker at Palisades Studio and the Hypercube in Chicago, IL.
Mastered by Collin Jordan at Boiler Room.
All album art and layout: Max Winter (Teratogen)
Line-up:
Eric Hersemann - All electric, acoustic and bass guitars, theremin, otomatone, synths, lyrics, concepts and madness.
Nathan Cotton - Drums, percussion and Sunny weather.
Jerry Kavouriaris - Vocals and violence.
Bio:
Since 2005, GIGAN has been an unsung vanguard of abstract and creatively dissonant extreme metal. Pushing boundaries and never compromising the artistic vision throughout the debut EP and subsequent four full-length albums has led GIGAN to be considered an unwavering force of both innovation and extremity.
It has been almost seven years since GIGAN has released new music and the time spent away has only honed and sharpened the still-deadly blades of creativity for which GIGAN has always been known; while also infusing fresh elements not yet heard within the GIGAN Universe. The results of GIGAN’s current hard work is the new beast of an album entitled Anomalous Abstractigate Infinitessimus.
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https://www.facebook.com/Giganmusic/
Bio
DUSTBORN is a Czech band, originally playing symphonic death metal, thematically influenced by post-apocalyptic and hard sci-fi stories. The band emerged from the ashes of the band Desire for Sorrow, with founding members Jon, Johny and Vlajda (ex. DfS), Dan (Arthemion), Aaron and Venca (ex. Of the Woods, Pyromann).
In 2018, DUSTBORN recorded its first EP in the SONIDOS studio in Brno, entitled MMXVIII. The EP saw initial release only as digital download in form of individual singles, but in 2019 it was also released as a physical CD under the Narcoleptica Productions label. The CD version includes an instrumental bonus track in addition to the original digital release. MMXVIII also features two music videos for the singles Mind Astray and Depths, produced by Marek Frodys Pytlik (Postcards from Arkham).
Just before the recording of the debut album Dethroned, guitarist Aaron and vocalist Venca left the band, which greatly complicated the recording process. Guitar recording was largely taken over by the talented guitarist Marek Ciml and the position behind the microphone was taken over by Johny, who has remained behind the microphone permanently ever since. The album Dethroned, released in 2019 under the czech label Metalgate, has garnered positive reactions from fans and critics alike. The album also appeared in the Ceny Britva nominations in the Album of the Year category, for example.
Shortly after the release, Tom (ex. Marked As An Enemy) came on as a guitarist. The band, oxygenated with new blood, released the third official music video for the opening single River Stained Red, directed by Mejla Basel (Mejla Prod. - Machine Head, Krabathor, Hypnos)
With new material and a new show, the band hit the road to support Dethroned. They went on to play several successful shows at clubs and festivals in the Czech Republic and abroad, followed by a lull caused by the global pandemic.
At the end of 2022, DUSTBORN reappeared with two singles, The Sun God and Hodina, recorded live at Ambit 1084 studio in Český Krumlov. Both singles suggested a certain retreat from symphonic death metal, yet retained the band's distinct personality.
In 2023, the band returns to the concert stage while preparing new material for a second full-length album, much of which was written during the pandemic. Given that our previous collaboration with the Ambit1084 studio had been fruitful, the second LP has been produced there as well. The new material moves a bit more into the black metal waters and nods in the direction of older Norwegian black metal records. Nonetheless, both the sound and the music of the album had been approached in a less orthodox manner, with frequent entries from other metal sub-genres. Album comes out on October 10th, 2024 digitally on all main streaming services (Spotify, Apple Music, ...) and a month later on a physical CD as well.
https://www.youtube.com/@dustborn
https://www.facebook.com/DUSTBORNofficial
Born from the cold, concrete streets of Krakow, Poland’s PANDEMIC are an old-school thrash/speed metal band that have been a rising force in the underground scene since their formation in 2015. Despite facing a rocky start with frequent lineup changes, a founder's death, and periods of inactivity, PANDEMIC found their footing in 2018 with a solid lineup.
Their
debut EP, Deaf Nite, dropped in September 2018, serving up four blistering
tracks that showcased PANDEMIC's raw power and aggression. Staying true to
their roots, they followed up with the single Where The Devil Says
Goodnite in 2020, a two-track release. By 2023, the band had finally
released their first full-length, Crooked Mirror. PANDEMIC’s relentless
pace continued with the recording of their second album, Phantoms, in
early 2024.
Pushing the boundaries of their sound and further establishing their place in the Polish metal underground, PANDEMIC’s second album should surely spread their name across the international metal map. Neither too conveniently classified as thrash nor as speed metal, Phantoms marries thrashing riffs to a dynamic style of metal that indeed speeds from time to time but, more often than not, has the gleaming contours and drama of paradigmatic ‘80s power-thrash. The deeper one goes into Phantoms, the more he will find PANDEMIC’s mastery spread across differing styles of songcraft; while everything coalesces into a unified album experience, each song here maintains its own unique character rather than simply repeating the same formula for eight-plus tracks. Credit for that comes through each member bringing a distinct pedigree to the table, with guitarist Wiktor Lobarzewski also shredding for GALLOWER, fellow six-stringer Marcin Konieczny laying down the riffs for Roadhog, and drummer Filip Worek beating the skins for Horned Cült. Completed by bassist Gniewko Jelski’s rough and rowdy but articulate vocals, PANDEMIC are the proverbial well-oiled machine – with oil of ‘80s vintage, of course!
Primed to take that machine further, be it the underground festivals they’ve been tearing up or shows on domestic soil, PANDEMIC hereby unleash Phantoms!
Line-up:
Marcin Konieczny - Guitars
Wiktor Lobarzewski - Guitars
Gniewko Jelski - Vocals, Bass
Filip Worek - Drums
Artwork:
Grace Xiii
Release date:
20th December 2024
Release info:
Regular edition on black vinyl, with insert, poster, sticker, postcard and download code.
Special edition on bone colored vinyl, with insert, poster, sticker, postcard download code and patch.
CD edition with sticker, obi
www.dyingvictims.com
https://dyingvictimsproductions.bandcamp.com/
Australian
Death Metal brutes GUTLESS gave us one of 2018’s filthiest demos.
Two years later, we saw a split release with Mortal Wound. Now, six years after
that demo, we are finally getting the debut album. Strap in; this one is going
to be nauseating…
Instantly they cave in your skull with maniacal riffing and unrelenting drum assaults. If you can’t withstand the might of Death Metal, turn back fast. The equally violent vocal attack will seal the deal as the insanity creeps further into the cemetery, searching for prey. GUTLESS has that perfect blend of old-school savagery while retaining their personality and sound that doesn’t feel like a diluted version of a superior band. Snap-neck rhythms and visceral grinding warfare will certainly have even the seasoned maniac tearing at their flesh in morbid ecstasy as this short but sweet opus erupts pus into their ear canal.
Stream the album's first single "Viral Infection" at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dx-dB8ID31Y
Pre-order High Impact Violence at:
www.darkdescentrecords.com/shop
https://darkdescentrecords.bandcamp.com/album/high-impact-violence
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 Porąbka by Przemysław Nowak.
The sound on "Monumenty" is an evolution of the band's past work on "W czeluść" (2022 split released via Godz ov War Productions), "Apostoł" (2020 album released via Under the Sign of Garazel Productions) and "Czarna ewangelia" (2018 debut album released via Under the Sign of Garazel Productions). In 2019, Czort also released a split entitled "Under the White Flame" with Mordhell, Occultum and Dagorath.
In Slavic mythology, Czort (or chort) is considered to be a demon of total evil, with horns, hooves, a skinny tail, and a pig-face.
Tracklist
1. Paroksyzm Ludzkości
2. Zjawa
3. Kuźnia Materii
4. Oczyma Monumentu
5. Zmaganie Rdzeniem Istnienia
6. Cyborium Zgnilizny i Brudu
7. 23.58.30
8. Antynatalizm Boga
9. Ubóstwo Idei
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https://www.facebook.com/czortbluznierca
Hailing
from Greece, modern Death metal act CAELESTIA signed a deal with
Wormholedeath for the CD release of their EP "INFERNALIA".
The word “Infernalia” is the exact antonym of “Caelestia” and marks the band's foundation to a more extreme and guitar-riff-based modern death metal style (with melodic & black metal passages). The EP consists of 4 tracks, which are indicative of the band’s new musical direction, aimed at reintroducing the band to the public. In terms of lyrics, the band explores a wide array of dark subjects, spanning from grim historical events to horror/dark literature, or insidious states of the human mind. Orchestral parts are still part of the music, but now they serve more as introductions or intervals, and not as the main foundation like in the ‘regigad’ releases. Prominent guitar riffs and variating bass lines intertwine with each other, setting the frame in which extreme drumming unfolds, outlining the clear and direct new song.
A little more than 10 years after its initial formation, and spanning two full albums and a 2-track single, the Athens-based quartet decided to redirect its style from symphonic female-fronted dark metal to extreme metal, encompassing modern death metal standards with melodic black metal passages.
Having shared the stage with major metal acts like Katatonia, The Vision Bleak, ArchEnemy, Draconian, Insomnium, Tribulation, and Carach Angren at domestic shows, the band embarked on shows abroad, taking part in festivals in Belgium (MEVF) and Slovakia, but also in a European Tour (2019) with an all-Norwegian billing, consisting of Vulture Industries, Helheim, and Madder Mortem.
The band’s current lineup consists of: Vassilis Thomas (guitars), Marc Reign (drums, ex-Destruction, ex-Morgoth), Pantelis "Lordwinter" Daskalelos (vocals), and Stelios Tragos (bass).
www.youtube.com/@CaelestiaOfficial
https://linktr.ee/caelestiaband
FORGED IN BLACK – “FORGED IN BLACK MMXXIV”
Label: Fighter Records
Release Date: December 3rd 2024
Genre: Heavy Metal
For fans of: Queensrÿche | Judas Priest | Vicious Rumors | Solitude Aeternus
It’s time to head back to the forge, to the place where it all began, where the smith first brought the hammer down upon the anvil, tempering the British steel that would become Forged In Black! It’s time to celebrate 15 years of real heavy metal, 15 years of indefatigable spirit and musical power! It’s time to reach back into the past and draw the earliest creations of Forged In Black from the cold ashes and thrust them back into the fire, reinvigorating the hellion screams and contagious riff attacks! It’s time for Forged In Black to be born again!
It was 2009 when the first line-up of Forged In Black was assembled, originally under the name Merciless Fail – a moniker that was soon abandoned as the sheer strength of the young band’s material became apparent. After relentless work in the rehearsal room and on the stage, by 2013 the rebranded Forged In Black were ready to record their debut, self-titled album – and it is that monumental piece of history that has now been remastered and expanded, adorned in rejuvenated artwork and unleashed again in celebration of fifteen years at the forge! Over the decade and a half of their existence Forged In Black have performed at Bloodstock Open Air and Hammerfest, graced the stage of the legendary Camden Underworld with the likes of Diemonds and metal legends Demon; they have worked with top producers like Chris Tsangarides (Thin Lizzy, Judas Priest, Black Sabbath etc) and Romesh Dodangoda (Motörhead, Bring Me The Horizon, Bullet For My Valentine etc) and had their recorded works lavished in praise by major magazines such as Zero Tolerance and Powerplay. What better way to mark their achievements than with a powerful new version of the album that started it all? Songs like the eponymous anthem ‘Forged In Black’ itself and the epic ‘Accusations Of The Innocent’ remain important elements of the Forged live show to this day, absolute fan favourites that now sound better than ever with the muscular remastering work of Marcus Stock (Alcest, Green Carnation, Marché Funebre etc). The album’s tracklisting has also been expanded with the addition of two early EP title tracks, ‘The Tide’ and ‘The Exodus’ from 2013 and 2014 respectively; both prime slices of Forged In Black metal, these forgotten classics now have the platform they have always deserved – remastered and heavier than ever!
The original Forged In Black album artwork has been reimagined in vibrant fashion by the band’s guitarist Andy Songhurst, an acclaimed professional tattoo artist in his life away from the forge. The elements of the image will be instantly familiar to longstanding fans of the original album, but the style and approach make the cover fresh and impactful, ablaze with new life and colour - just like the songs it accompanies. Forged In Black Remastered MMXXIV will be released on December 3rd by Fighter Records, on CD and digital formats – and the hammer will land with a force unparalleled, a might like never before!
Line-up:
Chris Stoz Storozynski - Lead Vocals
Andy Songhurst - Lead And Rhythm Guitars
Kieron Rochester - Bass and Vocals
Tim Chandler - Lead And Rhythm Guitars
Oliver Gill – Drums
Featured on the original recordings:
Kev Rochester – Drums
Rob Chaplin – Guitars
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
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Pre-save "Death's Soliloquy" on Spotify: https://RecordU.lnk.to/Deaths_Soliloquy
Kai, the band’s lyricist, vocalist and guitarist, said: “As a child, I was fascinated by the lurid covers of some of my dad’s books — in particular, his volumes of H.P. Lovecraft stories. My favourite was possibly the cover of Dagon and Other Macabre Tales, which depicted a horrid, little, grinning impish creature sitting atop a tower of gore-soaked, decapitated heads, their mouths hung open in a death yawn. I’ve been a morbid little fuck for as long as I can remember... Anyway, the song is less inspired by the works of H.P. Lovecraft than by that particular cover. A foul, inhuman thing that resides in the marshland and sadistically murders those foolish enough to enter its abode. A little more supernatural than the subjects of the other songs on the album, it is no-less macabre in the grim tale it recounts.”
Now with a fully established line-up, the four-piece have delivered a malevolent hammer strike to the face of all who thought they would continue to mellow after the success of the atmospheric and otherworldly second album "Antediluvian Dreamscapes". "Death’s Soliloquy" harnesses the bestial might of traditional black metal and intricately weaves it with the haunting majesty of the atmospheric sound the band is known for, and in doing so takes the listener on an anguished, hysterical descent into the blackened emptiness of the grave.
“Death’s Soliloquy” is an exploration of lyricist Kai’s journey through depression and hopelessness, through obsessive thoughts of the most morbid and macabre nature — thoughts of self-destruction interwoven with the most appalling nightmares, broken hopes and unacted desires. As old lives are shed and new lives struggle to take form, there is always a war raging within and without — a war that can never truly be won but may, at any moment, be lost for all eternity…
The band previously released an artwork video for the album’s opening track “The Cavernous Blackness of Night”.
https://vendetta-records.com/
https://www.facebook.com/vendettacult
https://www.facebook.com/ANTEINFERNO/
We’re very proud to announce the imminent release of "CONQUERING THE MOST HIGH" - debut MLP from French satanic death metal horde INFERNALIVM, a new entity of absolute sonic brutality conceived from within the French orthodox satanic movement, and featuring members of its elite underground from bands like Novae Militiae, Merrimack, Benighted, and Ritualization.
The
abominable debut offering has officially been previewed by respected
underground metal blog Invisible Oranges, who in premiering the song “Ashes
of the Saints” have remarked how the track “sallies out with the
band's full genre-eroding arsenal behind it, packing in plenty of death metal
absolutely steeped in their dire atmosphere“, and how the EP “within four
songs runs a gamut from brutal death metal to dismal tremolo-picked
dirges, unifying it all under a banner of abject Satanism and speaker-testing volume”-
you can check out the feature and song here https://www.invisibleoranges.com/infernalivm/
Through these four tracks of dark, sanguinary, and inescapable technical dark death metal tyranny, the specter of Immolation, Dead Congregation, Nile, Adversarial, Arkhon Infaustus and Morbid Angel is evoked with unseen mastery, while the genre’s mutated silhouette is at the same time disfigured and retraced within the novel realms of France’s most intransigent satanic inner circle, materializing nothing less than an authentic horror of creation. The result is a dissonant, bludgeoning beast seething with all the might and power of the antichrist. A dark and violent abomination with an immensely evil and antihuman atmosphere and an infernal aura casting massive, ominous shadows across the face of European death metal and sending a clear message on the magnitude of things to come.
"Conquering the Most High" is slated for a November 29 2024 release worldwide via Sentient Ruin on LP, CD, MC and digital, and all formats are now preorderable via all our channels.
Sincerely, Sentient Ruin
https://sentientruin.com/releases/infernalivm-conquering-the-most-high
https://sentientruin.com/bands#/infernalivm
Welcome
to DEADLY MAGIC, a new project by Messerschmitt vocalist / guitarist Maik
Jegszenties. While Messerschmitt reside on the classic thrash and speed metal
spectrum, there is another musical passion for Maik: old US metal, particuarly
the more progressive end of it. Think early Queensrÿche, Sanctuary, Crimson
Glory, Fates Warning, and Powerslave-era Iron Maiden…sound tempting? If
so, then you need to hear …As Nightmares Gorged the Earth ASAP!
For years, Maik was writing music that was different from Messerschmitt, but never attempted to bring it to life. As the world shut down in 2020, locations were forced to close and bands were forced to take a break; during this, Maik came up with an idea to start a little project. Some songs and many ideas lay around for several years, and finally the time had come to finish those pieces. Several circumstances delayed the whole project, and it took around a year to complete four songs and another year to record it. While Maik handled all songwriting as well as guitar and leads, joining him in DEADLY MAGIC are Thorben Schulz on lead guitar, Yannic Zwinscher on bass, Daniel Behle on drums, and the extraordinary vocals of one Alexis Roy-Petit.
Totaling 24 incredibly epic minutes, …As Nightmares Gorged the Earth is an infinitely ascending spire of dark, alluring energy – and, indeed, DEADLY MAGIC! With absurdly sharp execution, the quintet proceed to weave tales of high fantasy and grim allegory; you can nearly see the wizards and warriors across this sonic landscape. Each track is always moving, ever shifting, but with a path as crystal-clear as the production. Even when the chops reach a fever pitch of dazzling dizziness, there’s bountiful motifs and hooks to hang on to; the dynamic shading both provides breathing room and a deeper emotional center. Atop it all are the sorcerous vocals of Alexis Roy-Petit, who could be a dead ringer for both Bruce Dickinson and Geoff Tate circa 1984!
From bursting beginning to climatic conclusion, …As Nightmares Gorged the Earth remains a wholly engrossing journey, rendered with the passion & precision of classic progressive power metal. DEADLY MAGIC has been cast!
Line-up:
Maik Jegszenties – Guitars & Leads
Thorben Schulz – Lead Guitar
Yannic Zwinscher – Bass Guitar
Daniel Behle – Drums
Alexis Roy-Petit – Vocals
Artwork:
Dreamcreatures
Release date:
20th December 2024
Release info:
Regular edition on black vinyl, with insert, poster, sticker, postcard and download code.
Special edition on deep purple vinyl, with insert, poster, sticker, postcard download code and patch.
MCD edition with sticker, obi
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
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Ghost Cult Magazine has provided the exclusive premiere for "Compactor." You can watch the video now at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kr8zgrq7lXg
Incineration Day is due out on November 22. The album is a collaborative effort between Estonia-based musician Madis Jalakas and US-based drummer Sean Rehmer (Dejecter). Pre-order Incineration Day at https://thunraz.bandcamp.com/album/incineration-day
Tracklisting:
1) Tyrant
2) Compactor
3) Fragile Automata
4) Incinerator
5) The Day After
6) Eastern Promises
7) Spiritual Self-Surgery
Vocals, guitars & production for Incineration Day were done by Madis Jalakas in Tallinn, Estonia. Drums were recorded by Sean Rehmer at Storm Crow Studio in Kansas City, Missouri.
An experimental death metal project headed by Madis Jalakas, THUNRAZ (thunder in Proto-Germanic) seeks to align itself with primal forces in order to break through personal, philosophical, and musical barriers. Most of the time a solo effort, other times with the aid of different musicians, THUNRAZ has released five uncompromising records since 2018. Incineration Day is the first to feature Kansas City-based drummer Sean Rehmer.
THUNRAZ is:
Madis Jalakas - guitar/vocals
Sean Rehmer - drums
https://www.facebook.com/thunrazmetal/
Swedish death metal legends Paganizer have come up with what's easily among the best albums of their illustrious career. They have the knack of infusing compulsively catchy parts in their songs and the latest song to be premiered is no different. You can find the No Clean Singing premiere at https://www.nocleansinging.com/2024/08/30/an-ncs-premiere-paganizer-world-scythe/
"They still bring the ferocity for sure, but emotionally affecting (and hook-laden) melodies have a central place, as do stylistic influences beyond the bounds of conventional Swedish death metal, and every song proves to be strikingly dynamic in its evolution."
PAGANIZER - “FLESH REQUIEM”
For
fans of
- Entombed, Dismember, Edge of Sanity, Desultory, Abscession, Typhonian, Vanhelgd
Swedish death metal veterans Paganizer only seem to get better with age. Where most bands mellow down or start repeating themselves in a mechanical way, Paganizer's music has increasingly become more nuanced. They are able to express themselves far more effectively, both when swinging the axe and also when conjuring up the soul-tearing melodies out of thin air. They're stepping out of their own shadow and imbuing their music with emotive tunes which work exceedingly well because of the contrast with the heavier parts. It's naturally done too, part of taking the sound ahead rather than forcibly altering it. The result is a sound that is superbly tempered; a glorious, progressive alternating between the bone-splintering music and tuneful expressions of the innermost feelings. 'Flesh Requiem' has some of the best songs written by the band, a varied mix of the kind of music you've come to expect from the band and some refreshing epic ones, and with so many of them getting seared in your memory after listening to it, it's easy to regard the album as among the finest in their extensive discography.
Line up
Rogga Johansson - Guitars, Vocals
Dennis Blomberg - Lead Guitars
Martin Klasén - Bass
Matthias Fiebig - Drums
Artwork by Mariusz Lewandowski (Devenial Verdict)
Track listing
1. Life of Decay
2. Meat Factory
3. Flesh Requiem
4. Hunger For Meat
5. Viking Supremacy
6. World Scythe
7. Fare Thee Well (Burn In Hell)
8. Necromonolithic
9. The Pyroclastic Excursions
10. Just Another Doomsday
11. Suffer Again
12. Skeletons
Release date - November 1st, 2024
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https://www.facebook.com/paganizersweden
Thank you very much! Kunal Choksi Label owner Transcending Obscurity Mumbai, India
They just released a lyric video for the title track: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1IMFM8DD43o
Colorado death/thrashers started in 2015. In 2021 they debuted with “The Great Betrayal”. Three years later, enter drummer extraordinaire, Fabio Alessandrini (Annihilator, Bonfire) the sophomore record is released. Tides Of Technocracy AD 2024 is a fierce death/thrash outfit, not without some black metal elements. Instrumentally, of course. Lyrically they’re far from nonsense, as their topics include technofascism, surveillance capitalism, transhumanism.
https://www.facebook.com/TidesofTechnocracy/
Blackened death metal project BODYBUILDER blasts through the veil of reality with the mind-bending lyric video for "SEPARATING TWINS." This twisted journey is a foretaste of what's to come from the EP, "THERE'S NO THERE, THERE," set to assault your senses on November 15, 2024.
The album “There’s No There, There” is inspired by sleep paralysis, night terrors and hallucinations. The album's concept deals with the struggle of finding awareness of one’s self in a state of cosmic collapse. The lyrics are delivered as a conversation conveying mental sanity and an effort to overcome a confused state of self-dissociation.
https://bodybuilder.bandcamp.com/album/unknown-kadath
It
was but May of the cursed year of 2020 when HEXENBRETT truly came into their
own with their shockingly masterful debut album, Zweite Beschwörung: Ein
Kind zu töten, courtesy of DYING VICTIMS. While the enigmatic duo of Josto
Feratu and Scarlettina Bolétte had definitely turned heads with the Erste
Beschwörung demo in 2019, their debut album’s idiosyncratic kaleidoscope of
Varathron, Jean Rollin, Danzig, Goblin, and Van Halen emerged as completely
unique and unlike little else around.
Predictably unpredictable, HEXENBRETT returned the following year with Intermezzo dei quattro coltelli nudi, a crazed ‘n’ crazy EP that was the result of canceled concerts and tours. As suggested by its title, the record was no "beschwörung" but, rather, an intermezzo: for the first time in the then-brief history of HEXENBRETT, this EP did not feature performances by the duo but, instead, the live line-up for 2020 – of course, under the watchful eyes and ears of the clandestine couple. A split EP with fellow Austrian eccentrics Hagzissa followed in 2022, with the duo returning to recorded format.
Josto and Scarlettina continued to refuse playing live but managed to recruit musicians to perform their music on live stages. Their recruits recently finished the IN CONCERTZIONE 2024 European club tour with labelmates DEATHSTORM. During that time, Josto and Scarlettina laid the finishing touches on what would become HEXENBRETT’s second album.
Now, at long last, comes that second full-length to eclipse all that came before. Titled Dritte Beschwörung: Dem Teufel eine Tochter, HEXENBRETT’s second album is a devilish and drama-filled rollercoaster ride through cult metal and cult cinema alike. Arguably more so than their previous recordings, Dritte Beschwörung: Dem Teufel eine Tochter truly encapsulates their demi-tag of "The Sound of the Bloody Iris," for a wide panoply of sounds and sensations swarm the listener, wrapping them in a wild and bewildering but above all kaleidoscopic headspace that easily avoids simple categorization.
While other bands are usually influenced by heavyweights of heavy metal music like Judas Priest or Bathory, HEXENBRETT take their main inspiration from Euro cult cinema and soundtracks; some of the most important names are Sergio Martino, Jess Franco, Jean Rollin, Bruno Nicolai, and Alessandro Alessandroni. One will readily hear that influence here in the prominent usage of vintage synths as well as chimes – the latter both beautiful and ominous – as readily as one will hear guitar leads that are alternately haunting / heroic. But the salient point is that Dritte Beschwörung: Dem Teufel eine Tochter moves in a most filmic fashion – metallic, sure, but this is far, FAR from your Normal Metal Music.
As such, Dritte Beschwörung: Dem Teufel eine Tochter is an amalgamation of love and hate, and represents the duality of birth and death. Its purpose is to enable listeners to escape; it strangles and stabs the status quo of normality. Normality is surrender – escape with HEXENBRETT!
Line-up:
Josto Feratu - Everything
Scarlettina Bolétt - Everything
Artwork:
Solo Macello
Release date:
20th December 2024
Release info:
Regular edition on black vinyl, with insert, poster, sticker, postcard and download code.
Special edition on transparent lime vinyl, with insert, poster, sticker, postcard download code and patch.
CD edition with sticker, obi
MC version with sticker, download code and button.
www.dyingvictims.com
https://dyingvictimsproductions.bandcamp.com/
Formed
back at the dawn of the ‘90s through a chance meeting at a Barren Cross concert,
Minneapolis based CRIMSON THORN went on to release
three highly regarded albums of potent, dynamic death metal – beginning with
‘94s classic debut, UNEARTHED.
Genre: Death Metal
For fans of: Cannibal Corpse | Massacre | Autopsy | Suffocation
Now signed to extreme metal powerhouse Rottweiler Records, Crimson Thorn are set to unleash Unearthed once more, remixed and remastered by Charles Powell of Battlefrost Productions (Carnifex, Marble Tomb etc) with new artwork and band logo created by Zack Plunkett (Abated Mass Of Flesh, Flayed Alive etc) - introducing a new generation of fans to their crushing brutality and masterful songcraft.
Over the last decade, with Crimson Thorn in restless slumber, bassist/vocalist Luke Renno, guitarist Miles Sunde and drummer Steve Reishus have been plying their trade with the devastating Taking The Head Of Goliath, but the clamour for the return of Crimson Thorn has never faded. Now, with Taking The Head Of Goliath reaching the end of their story, the stars have aligned for the rebirth of Crimson Thorn. On October 25th Rottweiler Records will herald this new age of death metal destruction with not only the release of the reanimated Unearthed, but also the very first digital releases of 1997s Dissection and 2002s Purification albums! All the albums will be available through the Rottweiler Records Bandcamp page.
As a first taste of the onslaught to come, Rottweiler have unveiled the title track of Unearthed in all its remixed and remastered glory – a rotten feast of inhuman vocals, surging riffs and bludgeoning drum battery…back from the grave. Listen to ‘Unearthed’ at the Rottweiler Records YouTube channel and prepare for the return of pure death metal mastery – Crimson Thorn are back!
Current Line-up:
Luke Renno - Bass/Vocals
Steve Reishus - Drums
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https://www.rottweilerrecords.com/
CORROSIVE ELEMENTS - "CUT THE SERPENT’S HEAD"
Relaese
date :
November 29th 2024
Genre : Death Thrash N' Roll
Origin: France
Duration: 41:20
Label: GreyveStorm Productions & Crypt Of Dr.Gore et Chien Noir (pour la version vinyle)
Tracklist:
01. Conquering the divine
02. Ignorance is no longer bliss
03. So long sucker
04. The unseen
05. An american hero
06. Cut the serpent's head
07. Enter the final state
08. The right to remain poor
09. Among the casualties
10. Fascistalism
Hailing from the suburbs of Paris, CORROSIVE ELEMENTS is a force to be reckoned with in the world of heavy music. Born in 2005 with a singular mission: to craft catchy death metal tunes, the band quickly evolved their sound, infusing it with some frenzied thrash riffing and raw intensity of hardcore punk. This unique fusion earned them a solid reputation for their uncompromising live performances and feel-good attitude.
True defenders of the underground ethos, CORROSIVE ELEMENTS made their path with a first EP in 2008, a debut album in 2015 and a scorching live album in 2016. Having graced the stage at renowned festivals like Hellfest's Altar Stage and sharing the spotlight with metal legends such as Death Angel, Loudblast, Darkane, Sinister, and more, the quintet took a great amount of time refining the new tunes for their highly anticipated 2024 album release.
Stay tuned as CORROSIVE ELEMENTS prepares to launch their next sonic assault, following in the wake of their previous mischief, "Toxic Waste Blues."
The credo stands strong: DEATH THRASH N’ROLL THE OLD SCHOOL WAY!
"Cut the serpent’s head", the second album of CORROSIVE ELEMENTS is a collection of 10 powerful songs, designed for a more direct and dynamic approach, in the typical style of the band, a clever mix of Death and Thrash Metal, with tons of groove, anger and attitude.
The new album was written collectively by the band in the rehearsal room, an old fashioned method that makes the music more immediate and impactful.
With broad influences ranging from Thrash legends such as Slayer, (old) Sepultura and Exodus, Death Metal in the tradition of Entombed, Obituary, Carcass, Bolt Thrower and Napalm Death, and an addition of primitive energy derived from Hardcore Punk, The band is now ready to place this new offering on the altar of Extreme Metal.
Conceptually, "Cut the Serpent's Head" is a cynical look at the destiny ofmankind, its race towards nonsense. A warning against the hegemony of organized religions, shady politics, decaying societies and the rise of social injustice.
Stay tuned, the next few days will see more information about the artwork, release dates, formats and everything you need to know about this new album which will be produced by Crypt Of Dr.Gore and GreyveStorm Productions.
https://linktr.ee/corrosiveelements
The
Finnish death metal band INBORN TENDENCY has been
quietly working on new material and now presents a track even tighter than
their previous singles for listening.
The latest single is titled "EXILED" and it is the band's third track produced in collaboration with Juho Koskinen, who also handled the mixing and mastering of the songs. The cover art was created by Henri Tervapuro.
The band is also officially announcing for the first time that they are working on their debut album, which is set to be released in 2025
"We are proud to announce that we've been working on other tracks over the past year, and now we can officially say that the release of our debut album is approaching! The album will be released in 2025," states the band's guitarist Mika Hänninen
Watch the lyric video: https://youtu.be/t-xj7Y5AX58
Listen to the single on music services (Spotify, Apple Music, Bandcamp, Deezer, Tidal etc.): https://push.fm/fl/inborntendency-exiled
Inborn Tendency:
Mika Hänninen, Guitar
Hugo Tiitinen, Drums
Ville Herranen, Vocals
Credits:
Mixing and Mastering: Juho Koskinen
Cover Art: Henri Tervapuro
https://lnk.bio/Inborntendency
Known for their signature blend of melodic fury and atmospheric weight, Swedish death metal band TERRORTORY dives deep into the vast expanses of the cosmos with their latest single, “STAR CRUSHER.” This track, as brutal as it is beautiful, explores the grandeur and violence of celestial destruction. With haunting lyrics describing a massive stellar implosion that births a black hole, the song poetically captures the transformation of stars, the death that fuels life, and the chaotic balance that defines the universe. Featuring powerful guitar riffs, driving drums, and Johan Norström’s evocative growls, “Star Crusher” leads listeners through a journey where cosmic fire becomes blackened void, wrapping them in a soundscape that feels boundless yet devastatingly intense.
Building from verses that echo the awe-inspiring scale of supernovas to choruses that embody the annihilating force of a black hole, “Star Crusher” represents TERRORTORY at their most ambitious. The explosive instrumentation and lyrical depth reflect the band’s commitment to thematic storytelling in melodic death metal, with each line and riff capturing the mystique of stellar death and rebirth. Fans of epic, heavy music will find themselves captivated by the raw, interstellar power of “Star Crusher” and the unmistakable intensity that has become TERRORTORY’s trademark sound. Listen now on Spotify and prepare to be engulfed in the cosmic collapse that only TERRORTORY could conjure.
TERRORTORY to release full length “THE BLACK PRISM” on November 29th
Hailing from Skellefteå, Sweden, Terrortory has been carving their name into the melodic death metal scene with a sound that fuses raw aggression, grandiose melodies, and a complexity that challenges the listener at every turn. Known for their intense anger, strong arrangements, and intense love of chugs, Terrortory is now gearing up to release their highly anticipated second full-length album, The Black Prism.
The
band, comprising Johan Norström (vocals, Katapult), Stefan Vidmark (guitars,
ex-Nightscape), Emil Ceder (guitars), Tommy Nilsson (drums), and Olov Häggmark
(bass), has undergone an evolutionary journey since its inception. Following
the release of their previous full-length album The Seed Left Behind and
the EP City of Ghosts through Discouraged Records, they have
embraced new challenges and matured as songwriters. This evolution culminates
in The Black Prism, a self-produced, independently released opus
consisting of ten tracks that showcase the band's most complex and epic
compositions to date.
Regarding the creation of their latest album, Terrortory describes it as a project filled with unexpected paths and challenges:
“This has been a project with many phases and challenges. This, in turn, has forced us onto paths we could not have anticipated or imagined. Songs we long thought were finished have been torn down and rebuilt, and in the end, we had a much stronger product that we are all incredibly satisfied with.”
The band promises that The Black Prism will feature their fastest and most intricate music, drawing inspiration from the vastness of the universe as well as the dark depths within the human soul.
Terrortory’s dedication to their craft extends beyond music. The band produced, recorded, and mixed The Black Prism themselves, with mastering handled by Kai Stahlenberg at Kohlekeller Studios. Their hands-on approach continues with the creation of music videos to accompany the album’s release. With vocalist Johan Norström’s experience behind the camera and bassist Olov Häggmark's work in front of it, the videos are poised to deliver a blend of space anxiety and dark humor.
In keeping with their signature style, The Black Prism features a mix of longer, intricate songs and shorter, faster tracks, pushing the boundaries of melodic death metal. The album’s tracklist, including titles like "Star Crusher," "Pestiferous Haven" and the epic titular track "The Black Prism," promises an auditory journey of crushing riffs, relentless rhythms, and haunting melodies.
With their self-released The Black Prism, the album stands as a testament to their growth, skill, and dedication to the melodic death metal genre. As they prepare for this next chapter, Terrortory invites listeners to delve into the abyss and experience the full force of their musical evolution.
Discography
DeReign – Single (Discouraged Records)
The Seed Left Behind – Full-length album (Discouraged Records)
City of Ghosts – EP (Discouraged Records)
The Black Prism – Full-length album (Self-released)
Line-up
Johan Norström – Vocals
Stefan Vidmark – Guitars
Emil Ceder – Guitars
Tommy Nilsson – Drums
Olov Häggmark – Bass
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The label has shared a stream of album opener, "ONCE CURSED PATH GLISTENS IN THE SUN." Listen now at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KvAL800gxqQ
By the Grace of Death will be unleashed December 21 on LP by Bindrune Recordings and on CD (containing a bonus track) by Alte Seelen. Pre-order the vinyl edition at https://shop.bindrunerecordings.com/products/canis-dirus-by-the-grace-of-death-lp-pre-order
It has been four years since the release of Independence to the Beast (2020) and during this time, Canis Dirus have been refining their savage, yet atmospheric black metal during what has been the most prolific era of their career. 2021 found the split release, A Harmonious Union of Vibration, to surface with the project Crown of Asteria, where Canis Dirus contributed two new tracks that blended their own unique form of twisted blackness, along with an ambient influence. Was this a sign of things to come?
Armed with the fantastic drum work of CJ Yacoub (Escaping Aghartha, Neverdawn, ex-Amun), TMP (Guitars, Bass, Synth) and RH (Vocals) have been hard at work on what has become the the band's finest work, By the Grace of Death. Atmosphere still reigns in the dark sonic sphere of Canis Dirus, but on this impending new album, the band's black metal essence is at the forefront of this nocturnal hunt. TMP’s riff/playing style remains truly his own with atypical phrasing that co-exists with a more orthodox Black Metal style. The Black Metal side can make one feel isolated and attacked one moment, then calm and nurtured the next with colorful folk music that has become a vibrant element of Canis Dirus's sound. RH’s vocals contribute to the adventurous nature of By The Grace of Death with his most feral performance to date.
Track
Listing:
1. Once Cursed Path Glistens in the Sun
2. Tongues That Speak III
3. A Forlorn Hymn To Absolution
4. Vultures Whisper
5. Cast My Heart in Stone
6. The Mind Sees What The Eyes Cannot
Line-Up:
CJ Yacoub - Drums
TMP - Guitars, Bass, Synthesizer
RH - Vocals
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/
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Style: Epic Doom Metal with elements of classic Heavy Metal and Progressive
Similar artists: Candlemass, Pentagram, Solstice, Solitude Aeturnus, Black Sabbath, Trouble
Tracklist:
1. Path To Oblivion
2. Embraced By Worms
3. Condemned To Flesh
4. Nameless Demon
5. She's Reborn In Blasphemy
6. Voices Behind The Wall
7. Kingdom Of Slumber
8. Fall From Grace
Cover artwork created by Luciana Nedelea
We obviously apologize to those who were waiting for the return of the Italian Doomsters, us first and foremost, but, as the philosopher said, "the wait of the pleasure is itself a pleasure", so we just have to expect this date.
In the meantime, continue to enjoy the first track from the album, "Kingdom Of Slumber", both on YouTube with the lyric video (https://youtu.be/8Kodbqpkibk) and on Spotify.
Doom on!
Pre-Order "Path To Oblivion" LP/CD/tape/bundle: https://shorturl.at/RtoNK
Line-up:
Mauro Tollini: drums
Nicola Murari: bass
Lorenzo Loatelli: guitars
Ricky Dal Pane: vocals
https://linktr.ee/mykingdommusic
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.
For
those who have experienced Hevn III live, this album is a natural extension of
the intense, suffocating atmosphere they create on stage. Their sound is tight
and sulphurous, recalling an era when black metal was not just a genre, but a
statement of pure, unadulterated emotion. The production is raw, yet
deliberate, capturing the essence of their live performances while adding
layers of depth that reveal themselves with each listen.
This debut is not just an album; it’s a ritual. A ritual of misanthropy and hatred, where each note is a curse, and each riff is a wound. Hevn III has delivered a work that will undoubtedly leave a scar on the black metal landscape, a reminder of the genre's power to evoke the darkest emotions. This is black metal at its most primal, its most venomous, its most unforgettable.
ACCUSER – “REBIRTHLESS”
NEWS 20.10.2024
Liebe
Metalheads & Supporter, die Progressive Metaller von FACTORY
OF ART sind mit dem fulminanten Comeback-Album „BACK
TO LIFE“ wieder im Geschäft. Seit der Veröffentlichung im Juni
hat das neue Werk, dass bislang als Vinyl und CD erhältlich ist,
großartige Kritiken von Fans, Presse, Radios bekommen und das überall auf
der Welt.
Nun wird die nächste Stufe gezündet und FACTORY OF ART stellen das neue Album ab dem 20.10.2024 auf allen Plattformen zum weltweite Streaming, um die Reichweite von „ BACK TO LIFE“ evident zu erhöhen. Pre-save hier https://listen.music-hub.com/I4YrkC
Am 13.10.2024 feiern wir die Video Premiere von „Walking To The Place I Love“ unter https://youtu.be/5u_-opT8OPw
Freut euch auf zehn neue und hochinteressante Tracks, bei denen auch illustre Gäste wie amarcord und Stephanie Brill zu hören sind!
Aber wer die Band wirklich unterstützen will und was Echtes wie CD, Doppel LP, T-Shirts & vieles andere haben möchte, kann dies bestellen unter https://shop.factory-of-art.band/ oder auch als Download unter https://factoryofart.bandcamp.com
Alle Links gibt es hier: https://music-hub.bio/factoryofart
Cheers FACTORY OF ART
AMYSTERY – “CHAOS EMPIRE SATAN”
Genre: Black Metal
Label: Folter Records
Vertrieb: Alive
VÖ: 31.10.2024
Die okkulte Formation AMYSTERY ist zurück mit ihrem vierten Album »Chaos Empire Satan«, ein gleichermaßen rohes und edles Werk zur Bewahrung und Zelebrierung des traditionellen Black Metal als eigenständige Kunstform. Dabei sind sie kein uninspiriertes Abbild einer alten Genregröße, sondern schmieden vielmehr kompromisslos ihren eigenen, authentischen Schwarzstahl, der sich vielfach im Angriffsmodus befindet, sich in Kompositionen wie »Spirits In Fire« oder »Infestation« aber auch zu erhabener, mystischer Größe aufschwingt.
Nach einer mehrjährigen Schaffenspause hatten sich die Bajuwaren AMYSTERY 2018 mit einer veränderten Besetzung wieder zusammengeschlossen, um gemeinsam weiter an neuem Material zu arbeiten. Im Sommer 2021 kam es erneut zu einem Besetzungswechsel, seitdem besteht die Band aus drei Personen: Grond (Drums), Culpa (Bass) und Nephesus (Vocals, Gitarre).
AMYSTERY ist keine Band, bei der ein neues Album daraus erwächst, dass sich Individuen gegenseitig im Alleingang aufgenommene Tondateien auf die Rechner schicken – die Ideen, Riffs etc. für die zehn Songs von »Chaos Empire Satan« wurden gemeinsam im Proberaum gesammelt und dort ausgearbeitet. Auf ihrer Tour im Februar 2023 wurden bereits drei neue Stücke präsentiert, die restlichen sechs entstanden im Zeitraum bis Dezember 2023.
Inhaltlich behandelt »Chaos Empire Satan« die Theorien und Macht der Chaosmagie nach Peter James Carroll und beschreibt die dazugehörigen Praktiken und Auswirkungen auf das Leben und die Seele. Darüber hinaus geht es um die Ambivalenz zwischen der vermeintlichen Nichtigkeit des irdischen Lebens im kosmischen und multidimensionalen Maßstab und der Größe des eigenen persönlichen (Multi-)Universums mit der daraus erwachsenden maximalen Gestaltungsfreiheit, Wirksamkeit und Einflussnahme. AMYSTERY als Band zelebriert diese Überzeugung, was bereits im Vorgängeralbum »All Hail The Cult« eine tragende Rolle spielte und nun im neuen Album noch mehr ins Zentrum gerückt wurde.
Aufgenommen wurde das Album im Januar 2024. Das Cover-Artwork wurde von Malphas (ex-AMYSTERY, ex-Lunar Aurora, Mortem Agmen) gezeichnet, die grafische Gestaltung wurde von Lense Of Sense übernommen.
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Heute erscheint das neue BONJOUR TRISTESSE Albums „The World Without Us“.
Hier geht es direkt zur Albumpremiere (ab 18:00): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W8prVeODdy8
Das Album erscheint heute am 18. Oktober 2024 in verschiedenen Formaten (LP, CD, Tape, Digital) via SUPREME CHAOS RECORDS veröffentlicht und kann hier bestellt werden:
https://supremechaos.com/artists/bonjour-tristesse/
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BONJOUR TRISTESSE, eine von Nathanael gegründete Black-Metal-Band aus Deutschland, ist dafür bekannt Melancholie, Introspektion und Gesellschaftskritik miteinander zu verweben. Der Name der Band spiegelt eine tief empfundene existenzielle Verzweiflung wider. Ihr atmosphärischer und depressiver Black Metal schafft eine intensive, emotionale Klangwelt, die den Hörer durch ihre Tiefe und Komplexität fesselt.
Mit ihrem neuen Album „The World Without Us“ schließen BONJOUR TRISTESSE einen zwei Alben überspannenden Handlungsbogen ab, der mit dem Vorgängeralbum begann. Zentrale Themen sind die Kritik industrialisierter Zivilisationen und der Konflikt zwischen dem modernen Menschen und Natur. Als alleiniger Songwriter bearbeitet Nathanael diese Themen mit einer Mischung aus roher Gewalt, eingestreuten Melodien und manischem Gesang. Das Album kritisiert die zerstörerischen Auswirkungen entfremdeter Weltbeziehung moderner Gesellschaften und zeichnet ein düsteres Bild unserer dystopischen Realität.
„The World Without Us“ kombiniert rohe Aggression mit melodischen Elementen, die oft in Richtung Raserei ausschlagen, während der sowohl verzweifelte als auch wütende Gesang eine beklemmende Stimmung aufrechterhält. Die Verweise auf zivilisationskritische Denker und existentialistische Schriftsteller fügen der kraftvollen Botschaft poetische Komponenten hinzu, welche dem Album mehr Tiefe verleihen.
Tracklist:
Running on Emptiness
Lightbearer
The World Without Us
Against The Grain
The Great Catastrophe
Spielzeit 44:46 min
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International Deathcore/Power Metal dynamos, DRAGONCORPSE, will host an early listening party October 30 on Discord for forthcoming EP, THE FALL OF HOUSE ABBARATH.
Join the band's Discord channel to listen at: https://discord.gg/QKzp2rxY
FFO: Dragonforce, 3 Inches of Blood, Nekrogoblikon, Lorna Shore, Brand of Sacrifice
DRAGONCORPSE are back and armed with a vibrant new EP, The Fall of House Abbarath! Set for a November 1 release on Shattered Earth Records, the EP is nothing short of a game changer for the quintet.
"Raise your horns to one of the most unique bands of the current scene."- The Headbanging Moose
The official video for EP single, "A Quest for Truth," is available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ktPUcjbbUbI
Also available is a lyric video for "I Live...AGAIN," featuring Nick Miller (First Fragment, Unleash The Archers), which you can check out at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Llkwb8pYkyw.
On the new EP, the band took its already innovative, energetic sound, created through the fusion of deathcore and power metal, and sharpened it to a fine point on The Fall of House Abbarath. DRAGONCORPSE took the feedback gathered from the release of debut EP, The Drakketh Saga, to heart and used it to refine their approach.
"For new fans, I believe we've added more elements of deathcore and power metal while adding more excitement into the music for an authentic listening experience like no other band," bassist Noah Nikolas Laidlaw explains. "We put a lot of emphasis on the atmosphere of the music," adds drummer Justin Gogan. "Throughout the entire EP there is a medieval theming that resonates in the music that keeps the tracks feeling refreshing and fun. With the addition of Mark on keys/orchestration, he brought with him a completely different approach to songwriting that I am sure fans are going to appreciate!"
Track
Listing:
1. An Introduction to [ HEROISM ]
2. Welcome Home
3. I Live… AGAIN!
4. A Quest For Truth
5. Whisper On The Wind
6. Fear And Hunger
EP Credits:
All songs performed by: DRAGONCORPSE
All songs written by: DRAGONCORPSE
Produced by: DRAGONCORPSE and Matt Schmidt
Mixed by: Matt Schmidt
Mastered by: Matt Schmidt
Album artwork by: Avellustration
Line-up:
Mardy Leith - Vocals
Kris Chayer - Guitars
Noah Nikolas Laidlaw - Bass
Justin Gogan - Drums
Mark Marin - Keys and Orchestration
Bio:
DRAGONCORPSE is a death metal band that fuses power metal and deathcore, creating a unique sound marked by operatic vocals and guttural screams. They stand out with their symphonic elements, adding depth and creativity to their music. The band, with members across Canada, the U.S., and Australia, maintains a cohesive, powerful sound despite the distance. Known for their humor, they embrace memes and use the term "DRAGUSSY" to playfully reference their love for dragons in power metal culture. DRAGONCORPSE offers a dynamic and distinctive experience for fans of death metal, power metal, or deathcore.
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Hierarchies are taking their death metal on a different plane altogether. As mentioned in our announcement statement, they play intricate, mind-warping death metal that's both technical and dissonant, and dutifully soaked in rot and slime. It's thrilling to delve into their demented world and attempt to decipher all the carefully orchestrated madness and make sense of so much that seems to be happening there and almost at the same time, as though it's taking place in different albeit overlapping dimensions. Listen to a couple of songs https://hierarchiesdm.bandcamp.com/album/hierarchies
HIERARCHIES - “SELF-TITLED”
For
fans of
- Acausal Intrusion, Dwelling Below, Pyrrhon, Evilyn, Chaos Motion, Wormed, Plague
Rider
Members of Acausal Intrusion and Dwelling Below conspire amongst themselves to create dissonant/technical death metal that pushes the limits of reality. With music being this intricate, strangely intuitive and visceral, it blurs the point where the magnification of their music ends and the imagination takes over. It's a dark, murky, nightmarish dive into a realm where trajectories from multiple dimensions manifest to intersect and overlap before dissipating, taking different temporal forms. Nothing is permanent in their world; the tunes change every few seconds and so does everything around them - the implications are in real-time and catastrophically mind-melting. It's a downward spiral of your consciousness where the out-of-control thoughts overwhelm and overpower, and take you on a one-way trip to incessant hallucinations and inevitable madness. Innumerable riffs are piled on top of one another first frantically, then slowly to allow for them to be properly seared into memory so that they can haunt you in turns for the rest of your life. Hierarchies have, on only their debut, created a truly frightening album not merely outwardly but one that is also psychologically scarring for the listener, and endlessly fascinating all the same.
Line up
Nicholas Turner (Dwelling Below, Acausal Intrusion) - Guitar
Anthony Wheeler (Dwelling Below, Hollowed Idols) - Bass
Jared Moran (Dwelling Below, Acausal Intrusion) - Drums and vocals
Mixed by Nick Turner at Malevolent Sound Studios
Mastered by Will Killingsworth at Dead Air Studios
Artwork by Belial NecroArts
Track listing
1. Entity
2. Consecrate Phenomenon
3. Dimension
4. Twilight Tradition
5. Abstract
6. Complexity Parallels
7. Subtraction
8. Vultures
Release date - January 17th, 2024
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Thank you very much! Kunal Choksi Label owner Transcending Obscurity Mumbai India
Listen to “Krwawy Świt” here:
https://youtu.be/jjiuhin_IdI
https://deusmortemofficial.bandcamp.com/track/krwawy-wit
„Krwawy Świt” is a song about tearing off the curtain of illusion and liberating the soul from the clutches of deadly nostalgia. It expresses the futility of searching for fulfillment in an existence that turns out to be an empty vessel. It is a song filled with hatred for the world and bitterness, where the only salvation for the soul is a spark of black fire that barely, but constantly smoulders.
Here's what vocalist and guitarist Necrosodom has to say about the single: "Krwawy Świt” is the beginning of a story about spiritual transformation, about a thorny path from the deadness of non-existence, towards a higher form of one's own consciousness. Musically, it balances between the school of Black Metal and the old rock vibe, which in the case of Deus Mortem is quite a bold step and opening the gates to previously unknown areas."
Scheduled for release on 15 November 2024, via Profane Spirit Productions, "Thanatos" promises a dynamic evolution for Deus Mortem. While retaining their black metal roots, the album showcases a powerful blend of old-school rock and metal influences, with driving riffs, thunderous rhythm sections, and haunting melodies. It's a testament to the band's musical growth, showcasing a more versatile and powerful sound than ever before.
"Thanatos" is a concept album that confronts the complexities of human existence. It takes listeners on a transformative journey through illusory realities, unveiling hidden truths and stripping away the veils of deception. It's a testament to personal struggle and the power of the Black Flame.
Ahead of the album’s release, Deus Mortem will embark on a Polish tour with fellow black metal acts Venefices and Devilpriest starting on 31 October 2024. Fans attending the tour will have the exclusive opportunity to purchase the "Thanatos" CD before its official release date.
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Label: Independent Release
Release Date: October 31st 2024
Genre: Melodic Death Metal
For fans of: Dark Tranquillity | In Flames | At The Gates | Insomnium
Condemned by the words of a child; the cruel pretence of a boy whose vindictive mischief making spread like plague through the tarnished hearts of those so hungry for scandal and persecution – so excited by the prospect of the torture and death of people that, just days before, they considered neighbours, even friends. In these damned times the devil walks not in the homespun dresses of women named witches, nor dances in our night time woods in accordance with licentious and lecherous fantasies. He lives in the hearts of the profiteering Witchfinder and the self important judges, in the fear of the ignorant and the perverted piety of priests…
After the bravely experimental Shadows Without Light trilogy and the back to the roots horror and aggression of Crucifix Dreams, Tom Reynolds’ Foul Body Autopsy is back, with another fresh twist on his precision riff attack. The Discovery Of Witches is a two track EP inspired by two infamous witch trials that took place in Tom’s hometown of Leicester, a century apart. In 1616, due to the false testimony of a young boy, fifteen women were arrested. Nine were hung for crimes of wicked sorcery, another died in jail while the remaining five were released due to the intervention of King James I – to whom the boy admitted his lies. In 1717 Jane Clark and her two children were accused of witchcraft by their fellow villagers and subjected to an ordeal by water – the fact that they didn’t drown when cast into the village pond, condemning them. The 1616 hangings are explored in opening track ‘The Rough Rope And The Short Drop’, where Tom brings new elements to his customary six-string aggression. There’s a reflective feel captured by the deft interplay between guitar and bass - Linus Klausenitzer (Alkaloid, ex-Obscura etc)’s flowing notes weaving their way between Tom’s snarling guitar parts - the sections of punchy, rhythmic feel and the strong melodic awareness as the tragedy, the violence and the delusion of that awful episode are brought to life. ‘The Ordeal By Water’ is another fine example of the traditional Foul Body Autopsy sound taking on fresh hues and colours as it builds through melody and an almost progressive aura to the full force assault of fierce blast beats – masterfully delivered once again by Dirk Verbeuren (Megadeth, Scarve etc). Constantly evolving, constantly exploring, constantly delivering riffs like tactical weapons – Tom Reynolds and Foul Body Autopsy have delivered another sweetly structured and imaginative burst of metal.
While all three musicians worked in their home studios in England, the US and Germany respectively, Tom’s vocals were captured at Parlour Studios (The Haunted, At The Gates, Napalm Death etc) and The Discovery Of Witches was mastered by Stephen Kerrison (The Grudge, Remote Viewing etc). The results are, as always with Foul Body Autopsy, excellent – combining clarity and power, subtlety and force. The EP will be available digitally and for the first time for Foul Body Autopsy, on limited edition lathe cut vinyl. Set to be released on the most appropriate date of October 31st, The Discovery Of Witches is another essential addition to the Foul Body Autopsy canon.
Line-up:
Tom Reynolds - Guitar/Vocals
*drums on The Discovery Of Witches by Dirk Verbeuren
*bass on The Discovery Of Witches by Linus Klausenitzer
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We're proud to announce that the German underworld lurkers of humongous subsonic death - NEKUS, finally return with "DEATH APOPHENIA", a death-scarred sonic interment into absolute subterranean torment, and their most lightless and catacombal statement to date. The colossal sophomore full-length entombment expands on the putrid and crushing heaviness of its critically acclaimed predecessor “Sepulchral Divination”, taking the band's formula of droning sepulchral death doom to its most inevitable and horrendous triumph yet.
The
horrendous sonic suffocation has been teased by iconic extreme metal blog Decibel
Magazine, who in premiering the track “Accursed Murmur“ have remarked
how the song is “a pure death-doom nightmare“ that is “both
power and atmosphere in equal measure” - you can check out the track and
feature https://www.decibelmagazine.com/2024/10/16/track-premiere-nekus-accursed-murmur/
With its forty-plus minute running time split up in just five pachydermic movements, "Death Apophenia" casts the listener down into an aphotic sunken abyss to be torn apart by immense tidal forces and crushed by catastrophic tectonic pressure. The band’s staple use of reverb to create immense, growling subterranean hallways reaches the pinnacle of its mastership, and so does their ability to construct humongously grotesque atmospheres that make the listener feel like they are being devoured by the earth and mummified alive. Tortured screams drenched in feedback and enormous and solemn sounding drum shells create a ritual-like telluric funeral march into the underworld, while slabs of inhumanly crushing and downtuned guitars bore a massive hole into the earth like molten lava melting the crust and sinking downward into the blackest chasm, evoking the sensation of an enormous, planet-sized horrendous burial taking place. Nothing can escape the sheer tonnage and crushing force of this immense sonic beast, and while Nekus are shown to be diligently delving further into the redefinition and delineation of their own personal idea of death metal as a monolithic and cinematic sentence to complete aural entombment, the comparisons to bands like Grave Upheaval, early Temple Nightside, Moss, Anatomia and The Funeral Orchestra, due to the surreal hideousness of the atmospheres and sheer heaviness of the music, will be many and not far from truth.
"Death Apophenia" is slated for a November 15 2024 release worldwide via Sentient Ruin on LP, CD, MC and digital, and all formats are now preorderable via all our channels.
Sincerely, Sentient Ruin
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ASPYXIA – „EXIT ; REALITY „
Asphyxia was thrash metal from Verviers, Liège, Belgium formed in 1987 and released 3 demos and one full length album called ‘Exit : Reality’. Asphyxia was Christian Olde Wolbers (Vio Lence , ex Fear Factory) first band he played in. Much sought-after album, eBay prices over 250 euros. Liner notes by Steven Willems (Rock Tribune and Voices From The Darkside). Produced by Andre Gielen (Channel Zero, Enthroned, Celestial Season). Cover artwork by Eric Philippe (Stratovarius, Artillery, Rhapsody of Fire).
ETERNAL DIRGE – „KHAOS MAGICK „
German Death metal band Eternal Dirge was formed in 1986 and released four demos and 2 full length albums. They played an early American style of death metal blended with Teutonic thrash, different to any other European death metal band of the time. Their second album from 1996 "Khaos Magick", showed a similar contempt for contemporary metal trends. There were no concessions to the more popular metallic sounds of that time; groove metal, melodic death metal, black metal. Eternal Dirge were a genuine band with their own sound. They made music that reflected their interests and Lovecraftian worldview. Khaos Magic is the most dark yet atmospherically album from their catalogue. Somewhere comparable to early Septic Flesh or Rotting Christ & Necromantia with the dark keyboard sounds and repetitive riffs or even Nocturnus. And of course the heavily rooted German Death and thrash metal influences
CD and Vinyl: black and silver!
FURBOWL – „THOSE SHREDDED DREAMS „
Re-release of the sold out, legendary debut Those Shreddd Dreams of Sweden’s FURBOWL.
FURBOWL was formed in 1991 when Johan Liiva left Carnage and hooked up with his old buddy Max Thornell on drums (both would form HEARSE in the 90’s). After a few demos FURBOWL recorded their debut album ‘Those Shredded Dreams’ in 1991, the album was produced by Carnage / Carcass guitar player and long-time friend of the band, Michael Amott (ARCH ENEMY), Michael also played some leads on the album. (And not surprisingly Michael asked Johan to join Arch Enemy some years later). This re-issue contains the legendary FURBOWL debut ‘Those Shredded Dreams’ and as bonus eleven tracks the band recorded before and after their debut album. All in all, a true monument for the most underrated Swedish death metal band from the early 90’s! Extensive liner notes from Johan, Max and Michael! ‘Death ‘N Roll before it was invented. Furbowl sure was an unique band, and I urge you all to seek out all of their recordings’ - Daniel Ekeroth, author of ‘Swedish Death Metal’.
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“Monumenty” (translates to “Monuments” from Polish) will be released via Pagan Records on 29 November 2024 in CD, Vinyl and Digital formats.
The album was recorded and mixed last fall at Impressive Art studio in Porąbka, Poland by Przemysław Nowak.
The sound on "Monumenty" is an evolution of the band's past work on "W czeluść" (2022 split released via Godz ov War Productions), "Apostoł" (2020 album released via Under the Sign of Garazel Productions) and "Czarna ewangelia" (2018 debut album released via Under the Sign of Garazel Productions). In 2019, Czort also released a split entitled "Under the White Flame" with Mordhell, Occultum and Dagorath.
In Slavic mythology, Czort (or chort) is considered to be a demon of total evil, with horns, hooves, a skinny tail, and a pig-face.
Tracklist
1. Paroksyzm Ludzkości
2. Zjawa
3. Kuźnia Materii
4. Oczyma Monumentu
5. Zmagaznie Rdzeniem Istnienia
6. Cyborium Zgnilizny i Brudu
7. 23.48.30
8. Antynatalizm Boga
9. Ubóstwo Idei
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Austin (TX) - Texas metal titans IGNITOR have unleashed a video for "Machine Gun," originally recorded by New Wave of British Heavy Metal legends, Saxon. The cover song is taken from IGNITOR's new album, HORNS AND HAMMERS. Check it out at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7o8noAxDpr0
The track and video features cameos from vocalist Marc Lopes of Metal Church, Let Us Prey and Ross the Boss, as well as Ross the Boss Friedman himself of Manowar and The Dictators.
IGNITOR vocalist
Jason McMaster explains. "I was in Germany playing a festival with Watchtower, where
we were direct support for Metal Church. I met up with Marc and we became
fast friends. It was an obvious idea to me to ask him to guest on a track on
the new IGNITOR record. This great Saxon cover of 'Machine
Gun' was perfect. He kicks so much ass on it, I am super proud of it."
IGNITOR guitarist, Robert Williams, weighs in on the idea to get Ross the Boss, with whom Marc also works. "Jason called Marc and so it only seemed fitting that I reach out to my friend Ross to throw a ripping guitar solo into the mix. Ross was immediately into the idea and just killed it. They both shine on this rendition of "Machine Gun." We have a ton of respect for both of
these guys."
The video concept was created by Marc Lopes himself. Marc has his own digital creative design company called SONATHERIA. It was convenient and hands on for Marc, as he created content for the "Machine Gun" video in his own studio. Basic B-roll footage was shot in Texas, and then sent to Marc by the band to incorporate into the editing.
Jason on the video...." When we finally saw the final edit, we were blown away. Excellent work by Marc at containing the energy for this video. I am stoked to share a song with him and that involvement even goes beyond contribution of his voice. He is one of my favorite singers in metal, and then, his digital video production work truly added to the power of the track".
The U.S. version of Horns and Hammers adds the ripping cover of Saxon’s classic “Machine Gun,” featuring guest vocalist Marc Lopes (Metal Church, Ross the Boss, Let Us Prey) and guest guitarist Ross“The Boss” Friedman (Manowar, The Dictators, Ross the Boss). The European version of Horns and Hammers features a live performance of IGNITOR's 2020 track, “Hell Shall Be Your Home.”
"Machine Gun" is available on all streaming outlets, available for download, and the video is a global release on YouTube.
Horns and Hammers is be available on Bandcamp via Metal on Metal Records, and in the United States on www.revoltvinylrecords.com. Revolt Vinyl Records will make it available on CD and vinyl.
U.S. residents can order the CD directly from the band at https://ignitorband.com/product/1039420
Another storm-the-gates, metal onslaught, Horns and Hammers delivers all the dramatic power and fury that landed previous albums Haunted by Rock ‘N’ Roll and The Golden Age of Black Magick in the hallowed realms of Judas Priest, Mercyful Fate, Raven, Dio, Accept and other legendary keepers of the metal creed.
From the title track’s speed-metal war cry and the Maiden-esque “Imperial Bloodlines” to the cowbell-driven “Shattered Crosses” and the 70s-inspired heavy metal of “Ferocious the Martyrs” (featuring guest keyboardist Gabriel Guardian of Immortal Guardian) the 11-track Horns and Hammers
is a mighty mix of classic heavy metal spiked with NWOBHM, thrash, power metal and the atmospheric textures of prog-metal and fantasy.
“We raised the bar high with our last two albums so we couldn’t settle for anything less than a full-on metal assault,” said founding guitarist Stuart “Batlord” Laurence. “We’ve always honored our influences,
but we’re also very insistent that our music – first and foremost – sounds like IGNITOR. With Horns and Hammers, we’ve covered the spectrum of metal and taken Ignitor to a whole new level.”
Fronted by the soaring vocals of Jason McMaster (Watchtower, Dangerous Toys, Broken Teeth), IGNITOR's strength is further forged by guitarist Robert Williams, bassist Billy “Chainsaw” Dansfiell and drummer Pat Doyle. Whether charging and pounding like clashing titans (“Dark Horse,” “Chaos Maximus Eternal”) or luring the listener into gothic tales of doom and deceit (“Suicide Anthem,” “Taken Up With Serpents”), IGNITOR delivers with shuddering impact.
“Robert brought a ton of songs and riff ideas to the table and Billy had some great ideas that blossomed into full-blown songs,” Laurence said. “Once we started jamming with Pat’s pummeling backbeat, we knew we had something special.”
“As the arrangements started coming together, I found myself completely immersed and inspired to come up with the lyrical themes and characters to carry the songs to completion,” McMaster added. “I’m really proud of the band’s individual and collective contributions, and I think we all agree that Horns and Hammers is a triumph by any measure.”
The album’s stunning cover art – featuring a medieval warrior and his mighty steed surveying a hellish killing field – comes courtesy of renowned fantasy/sci-fi artist Claudio Bergamin whose credits include
Judas Priest (Firepower), Burning Witches (The Witch of the North), Cassius King (Field Trip) and Klassik ’78 (Phantoms), among others.
Produced and mastered by Stuart “Batlord” Laurence at Emphatic Audio in Austin, TX, Horns and Hammers was mastered for vinyl by Cris Burns. “Hell Shall Be Your Home” was recorded live in Austin TX at Kick Butt Coffee in 2019, and engineered by Ernie Basaldua with mixing by
Stuart "Batlord" Laurence.
Track Listing:
1. Horns And Hammers
2. Imperial Bloodlines
3. Dark Horse
4. Cyber Crush
5. Shattered Crosses
6. Taking Up With Serpents
7. Ferocious The Martyrs
8. Suicide Anthem
9. Chaos Maximus Eternal
10. Machine Gun (Saxon cover)*
11. Terminous
*Note: “Hell Shall Be Your Home” appears on The Metal On Metal Records version.
All songs written, recorded and performed by Ignitor, except *“Machine Gun,” originally written, recorded and performed by Saxon, Carrere Music Ltd 1980.
Cover art by Claudio Bergamin.
Line-up:
Stuart “Batlord” Laurence - Guitar
Robert Williams - Guitar
Jason McMaster - Vocals
Billy “Chainsaw” Dansfiell - Bass
Pat Doyle - Drums
Bio:
IGNITOR formed in Austin, Texas in 2003 with legendary Agony Column guitarist Stuart Laurence, Brendon Bigelow on bass, Beverly Barrington on guitar, Pat Doyle (Offenders) on drums, and vocalist Erika Swinnich. The band wanted to write music reflecting their passion for heavy, speed, and power metal.
IGNITOR quickly attracted a worldwide fan base after releasing their debut album Take To The Sky, featuring the hit "Demonslayer," in 2004 to rave reviews. Germany’s Rock Hard magazine named it "Demo of the Month.” Dies Irae (Brazil) said “Ignitor take the world by storm, playing a furious Heavy/Speed Metal, joining the high class of veteran musicians and the powerful voice of Erika Swinnich.”
IGNITOR performed at Mexico’s Monterrey Metal Fest in May 2005, appearing alongside Motorhead and Danzig. Then onto Germany’s Keep It True Festival in November 2005, where they stunned the crowd and were named "Best KIT Newcomer" by Mario’s Metal Mania magazine.
In 2007 IGNITOR released Road of Bones (Cruz del Sur Music) featuring cover art by legendary MOTORHEAD collaborator Joe Petagno. Beverly was temporarily replaced by Annah Moore on guitar for this album. The band’s sophomore effort is a deep dive into themes of pain, death, and rebirth, culminating with their triumphant anthem "Reinheitsgebot" and its rallying cry “Metal is the Law!” Blabbermouth described IGNITOR - “This is the energetic, lusty sound of a new and eager band who are ridiculously fired up to be alive, no matter what the decade.” IGNITOR toured heavily in support of the album, playing with Primal Fear and Leaves Eyes, and a notable appearance at the Valley Thrash Fest in McAllen, Texas.
In 2008, Texas metal veteran Jason McMaster (Watchtower, Howling Sycamore, Dangerous Toys, Broken Teeth, Evil United) replaced Erika’s wraith-Maiden wail with his demonic Texas drawl. The band released The Spider Queen (Cruz del Sur/Heavy Artillery) in 2009, a fairy tale of love and redemption. The band toured in support of the album, sharing stages with Fates Warning and Helstar along the way.
In 2010 IGNITOR played the Metal Up Your Tap Fest in Chicago along with Cruz del Sur label mates Bible of the Devil.
2012 saw the release of Year of the Metal Tiger (MVD Audio,) featuring fan favorite "Heavy Metal Holocaust" and the eerie polytheism of "Shadow of the Needle." “…a fiery album of traditional, hot-wired metal that’s intensely passionate and utterly authentic.” – Backstage Auctions.
IGNITOR released Mixtape '85 in 2013, a collection of beloved favorites recalling the peak years for thrash and heavy metal. The Metal Files said “…the opening solo on Into the Coven gave me chills when I first heard it.” 2013 also saw the inauguration of IGNITOR’s occasionally-annual Iron Fist Fest in their hometown of Austin, featuring Witches Mark.
The next two years produced some lineup changes. Beverly was replaced by Robert Williams (Witches Mark,) and Brendon was replaced by Billy “Chainsaw” Dansfiell (Agony Column) cementing IGNITOR’s current lineup.
In May 2016 IGNITOR performed at the Ragnarokkr Metal Apocalypse in Chicago along with Tygers of Pan Tang, Jag Panzer, and Leather Leone. The Iron Fist Fest returned in 2016 too, featuring Byfist and Death of Millions alongside IGNITOR.
In 2017 IGNITOR released Years of War 2008 – 2013, an anthology of the band’s releases during those years in a limited edition box set, including rare promo discs and assorted items from the merchandise shop. The box set is only available from the band’s website .
2017 also saw the release of the IGNITOR’s sixth album Haunted By Rock & Roll (EMP Label Group.) The song "Hatchet: The Ballad of Victor Crowley" is heard during the closing credits of the horror slasher “Victor Crowley” from Ariescope Pictures. Director Adam Green produced a NSFW video of the song featuring some key gory scenes from the movie. The band produced three other companion videos featuring the songs "No Sanctuary," "Brave The War," and "Haunted by Rock & Roll." Roppongi Rocks said “IGNITOR serves us an extra large portion of terrific heavy metal on its new album.” “The New Wave of British Heavy Metal deserves a locally designated acronym thanks to IGNITOR.” - Austin Chronicle
IGNITOR returned to Chicago in July 2018 for the Alehorn of Power X festival, appearing alongside Zuul and Bible of the Devil. IGNITOR appeared again in July at the Iron Fist Fest 3 with James Rivera’s Metal Asylum and Austin’s own Duel. Iron Fist Fest 4’s ten-band lineup in 2019 featured IGNITOR, Helstar, and Angkor Wat.
In early 2020, IGNITOR finished the work on their seventh album. After contacting Metal on Metal Records and sending the new songs, they got a positive response and soon the agreement was reached. The Golden Age of Black Magick was finally released on October 2020 on CD and all major digital platforms.
In January 2020 right before the worldwide pandemic, IGNITOR recorded a live set at Kick Butt Coffee in Austin. Later in the year the band self-released that set on a CD called Live…Before the Plague and posted it for sale on its website store.
Like most of the planet, IGNITOR spent 2020-2021 hiding out from the pandemic. Luckily that provided ample opportunity to write and hone new material. The band played a few shows here and there as venues began opening back up in 2022 and 2023, but spent most of the time writing and preparing to record their next album.
Recording began in Fall 2023 and was finished in May 2024 for the ninth IGNITOR album, Horns and Hammers (Metal on Metal). Horns and Hammers features some extra special guests – Ross “the Boss” Friedman (Dictators, Manowar,) Marc Lopes (Metal Church) and Gabriel Guardiola (Immortal Guardian). IGNITOR is especially proud of this album. The cover art was painted by Claudio Bergamin and depicts a weathered warrior in a brief moment of repose after a battle. It resembles the plight of true metal warriors like IGNITOR, who strive to inject both power and passion into their craft with every performance, keeping the flames of heavy metal stoked and smoldering for the gathered masses.
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Renowned black psych metal band, FURZE, announces the release of its highly anticipated new album, "COSMIC STIMULATION OF DARK FANTASIES". The album, set for a mind-bending release on 15 November 2024 and available for pre-order now, will take listeners on a sonic journey through the depths of darkness, the haunting beauty of the unknown, and a trip that will solidify FURZE's status as masters of the "black psych" metal sound.
To coincide with the album announcement, FURZE has released a trippy music video for the track “Marrow Creed”. The video visually embodies the album's themes of cosmic exploration, existential dread, and the allure of the forbidden. This new song is a prime example of FURZE's evolution, pushing the boundaries of its sound with a trippy and unusual soundscape.
Watch the music video to “Marrow Creed”: https://youtu.be/tyyuzdzpeUk
Listen to the track on
Pre-order "Cosmic Stimulation of Dark Fantasies": https://d-a-p.org/
"Cosmic Stimulation of Dark Fantasies" marks a significant milestone for FURZE, showcasing its evolution and pushing the boundaries of its signature sound. The album features a diverse range of tracks, from the psychedelic ballad "Marrow Creed" to the intense, Satanic groove of "Waswasah".
Woe J. Reaper said:
“We invite you to journey the 9th full length of FURZE - "COSMIC STIMULATION OF DARK FANTASIES". Creating sounds where eternity is haunting mankind's will for survival and barking answers seems echoing, twisting that same will to the point of hunting Man's soul back through spectral infinity.
“The album pushes the personal edge of diverse Furzement to dark delights. Heavily brandished with oldish black doom metal spirit to breed new blood: Under the umbrella Cosmic Stimulation of Dark Fantasies you have songs like Marrow Creed, a psychedelic ballad of an inner self-motion/devotion, Waswasah - a Satanic groove with whispers from a devil so potent we wish only Kings in the beyond would, but do not hear! And another 4 raw power tunes on what is no less than the 2nd (!) brand new Furze full-length in 2024 alone. Long live Black Psych Metal!”
"Cosmic Stimulation of Dark Fantasies" will be available as a stunning Gatefold LP on 15 November 2024, in a collaboration between Devoted Art Propaganda and Polytriad Fingerprints. Prepare to have your orgasmic sensibilities awakened by the return of Woe J. Reaper!
Devoted Art Propaganda have also prepared an on-demand print of the “Necromanzee“ T-shirt design reinterpreted by von Ritter. This will only be available in pre-order and will be shipped on 15 November. Devoted Art Propaganda will also distribute older Furze material - stay tuned!
Furze released its eighth album “Caw Entrance” earlier this year in CD, LP, cassette and digital formats.
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Extreme
metal force MASS PUNISHMENT unleashes its powerful new
video, "GROUND POUNDER," a track from their album "PROVING
GROUNDS DEVASTATION," out now via Wormholedeath.
'Ground Pounder' is a song about an Infantryman Soldier brainwashed by the military establishment to keep marching on no matter what hell they’re faced with. This music video is the first upon release of the album “Proving Grounds Devastation”. This video was directed by both MavErick and Marc Petrick.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KpkdcgCWOw8
Mass Punishment is a 4 piece Metalcore/Extreme Metal band based out of New Jersey music designed to inform as well as hit as hard as the facts and events the songs are written about. Current events on a social, political, environmental, and economic scale. Of government corruption and depopulation with a population facing death by design.
Mass Punishment is:
Erick Laurino (Vocals)
Christopher Milos (Guitars)
Kyle Yannon (Bass)
Brian Donat (Drums)
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"Drenched In Righteous Offal" will be available October 18 on all the usual streaming platforms.
After nearly a decade since the release of full-length debut album, Subversions of the Psyche, the Scottish brutes return with sophomore album, Edifice of Vicissitudes, their first for Willowtip!
Without compromise, stylistic detours or mellowing with age, Edifice of Vicissitudes is a blast-beaten beast of an album and a quintessential example of Brutal Death Metal in its purest form.
Guitarist Joe Fleetwood drives that point home in explaining that, “Edifice of Vicissitudes is the culmination of years of jamming and formulating our ideas into the most brutal and twisted Iniquitous Savagery songs we could make.”
Willowtip Records will release Edifice of Vicissitudes November 22 on CD, vinyl, and digital formats.
Pre-order:
https://iniquitoussavagery.bandcamp.com/album/edifice-of-vicissitudes
https://willowtip.com/bands/details/iniquitous-savagery.aspx
Track
Listing:
1. Casualty of Diabolical Trial
2. Synaptic Cull
3. Choked Before First Breath
4. Omnipotence Negates Self-Affliction
5. Narcotic Exsanguination
6. Lifeblood
7. Drenched in Righteous Offal
8. Bio-Digital Convergence in the Fourth Industrial Age
Credits:
All music and lyrics by Iniquitous Savagery.
Recorded by D.P Johnson and Euan Harrison at Audio Lounge and Full Pelt studios.
Reamping, mixing and mastering by Colin Marston at The Thousand Caves.
Cover art by Giannis Nakos of Remedy Art Design.
Line-up:
Liam McCall - Vocals
Joe Fleetwood - Guitar
Chris Ryan - Bass
Euan Harrison - Drums
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Label: Grind To Death Records / Fiadh Productions
Release Date: November 28th 2024
Genre: Black Metal
For fans of: Darkthrone | Urgehal | Wolfbastard | Taake
An insignificant, impotent worm of belief came crawling from the desert sands. It brought its wheedling words of bile and honey to our home, its slow poison of false humility and father worship, eating at the hearts of those too easily swayed from sacred paths. Our steel began to rust and our blood run thin. Our mothers and our teachers, our conduits to the world that had cradled us through the centuries, were cast down and discarded as over eager boy-kings clambered across the bodies that had birthed them, scrambling desperately for the crown of the whispering worm. Under this new order of edicts and commandments seers became whores and queens became witches. And the disregarding turned to disrespecting…to dominating…to abusing…and to burning.
“Like the screams from a thousand vengeful souls from the witch’s bonfire.”- Vittra describes the sound of Völva.
From Malmö, Sweden comes the vengeful, satanic, feminist sound of Völva; a howling, hate-filled voice of rage, fuelled by the fire and the fists that have subjugated womankind since the old ways were undone by the insidious Christian contamination of the world. Born in the simmering underground cauldrons of punk and black metal the band built their foundations with a self-titled demo and the highly regarded Promises Unfold As Lies EP – and now the time for the unveiling of their mesmerising, intimidating full length debut album is at hand. Desires Profane begins with the acidic malice of ‘The Tower’ and immediately draws you into its world of flame and shadow. With its clarity edged with dirt and direct, unflinching approach ‘The Tower’ begins to carve out a strange soundscape of distinct character, with melody implied rather than simply stated. Familiar yet unsettlingly different…it’s an aura that permeates the whole album. ‘Walk With Me’, primal and chaotic, infused with anger and a sense of the forbidden that underlines the fact that Völva are born of different blood, a breed apart and your welcome into their circle is by no means assured. ‘Never Forgive’ stalks you like a blood encrusted valkyrie with a slow menace and a Transylvanian hunger, while ‘The Serpent’ sinks its needle fangs of nightmare into your quivering flesh, injecting the venom as cold flames lick at your nerve endings. The dark and ragged glory that unfolds as Desires Profane progresses is both addictive and magnificent. This is black metal at its assured and powerful, cruel and angular best, attacking with a merciless and fiercely focused purpose. Finishing with ‘Vagabond’ that brings a pagan lilt to its grimy onslaught, a hymn to forgotten times before the coming of the worm, Desires Profane leaves you in no doubt that Völva want to tear down everything that you know and set light to all you think you understand.
On November 28th Desires Profane will be unleashed on vinyl by Fiadh Productions and CD by Grind To Death Records – both versions housed in a sleeve that affirms Völva’s chosen role as the enemy, the adversary of the oppressor. Scathing and acerbic in their assault on all who support the pillars of our rotten society, this band are passionate advocates for its end. You will not hear another album this year as aflame with scorn, contempt and fury as Desires Profane – bewitching in its bitterness and spellbinding in its savagery.
Line-up:
Hedonosticia - Vocals/Bass
Vittra - Guitar/Vocals
Skuld – Drums/Vocals
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Feral have released one of the most crushing albums in the Swedish death metal vein. And it's not like they're merely imitating others; much thought and effort has been put into writing the songs and perfecting their sound which is also influenced by the US death metal bands such as Autopsy and others. Their juggernaut of an album is streaming in full now and can be found https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S41uCDpvIxA
FERAL - “TO USURP THE THRONES”
For
fans of : Dismember, Carnage, Entombed, Autopsy, Murder Squad, Fleshcrawl, Bloodbath, Grave
Swedish axe-wielding death metal marauders Feral proclaimed their rights to the throne with a potent split last year with crust-ridden death metal label mates Crawl. And as promised, they launched a massive, comprehensive onslaught the following year to eliminate all competition in the Swedish death metal realm. Those familiar with their legend know their humongous heft and power but what's also notable about them is their penchant for writing detailed and highly structured songs, more so than most bands of their ilk. This is death metal that looks, sounds and feels as if it's played by real savage Vikings but it is also wisely written, backed with nearly two decades of skull-crushing experience. Musically they not only honour the ancient Nordic gods the traditional way but also skillfully assimilate influences of the darker, filthier bands from across the ocean like Autopsy into their sound and solidify it many times over. The result is an insurmountable wall of sound that not only overwhelms and conquers but also makes room for tantalizing solos, menacing slower passages, and of course, the neck-snapping groovy parts. With 'To Usurp the Thrones', Feral have once again showed why they're the irrefutable contenders to the Swedish death metal throne and have delivered one of the most accomplished albums in the style in recent times.
Line up
David Nilsson - Vocals
Viktor Klingstedt - Bass
Markus Lindahl - Guitar
Sebastian Lejon - Guitar
Roger Markström - Drums
Artwork by Costin Chioreanu (Grave)
Track listing
1. To Drain the World of Light
2. Vile Malediction
3. Deformed Mentality
4. Bound to the Dead
5. The Devouring Storm
6. Spirits Without Rest
7. Decimated
8. Phantoms of Antiquity
9. Soaked in Blood
10. Into the Ashes of History
11. Stripped of Flesh
Release date - October 18th, 2024
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Unleash
the power of pure death/thrash metal with the debut album “Attack of the Zombie
Cans” from Cult of Orpist! Hailing from Greece, this band is a force to be
reckoned with, delivering a brutal mix of death and thrash metal that will
leave you headbanging and moshing with reckless abandon.
This release is not for the faint of heart – it’s raw, aggressive, and packed with crushing riffs, pounding drums, and ferocious vocals. This is the type of metal that will leave you feeling energized and empowered, ready to conquer the world.
Members:
Hector Sohos - Vocals/Bass
Chris Panagitsas - Rhythm Guitar
George Dimitrakakis - Lead Guitar
Sotos Dimitropoulos - Drums
Attack of the Zombie Cans(Lyrics)
Blood moon is rising and they're rising from their graves
The cans of death are searching for their preys
You are condemned and they are thirsty for your life
The scent of death is dripping from their eyes.
Run!
Revenge, attack of zombie cans
Run for your life!
Run!
You can't escape the smell of blood
Dripping from their metal veins.
Stabbing, slicing, eating
20 pounds of human flesh
You're gonna run but you are running to your death
They are ecstatic, made of metal and undead
You cannot kill them, or drink them - you are dead!
Run!
Revenge, attack of zombie cans
Run for your life!
Run!
You can't escape the smell of blood
Dripping from their metal veins.
Teratogenesis, his name is Joe
He's gonna run you down into your darkest foe
Lamentation upon your life
You're gonna feel the scent of death until you die
Teratogenesis,
Feel the pain inside your darkest bliss.
Run!
Revenge, attack of zombie cans
Run for your life!
Run!
You can't escape the smell of blood
Dripping from their metal veins.
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After the release of the single in digital format, which has reached 5K streams on Spotify, Italian Doomsters EPITAPH present the official lyric video of the song "KINGDOM OF SLUMBER" a manifesto of the dark and epic sound played by the band, and the first track taken from new album "PATH TO OBLIVION". Give it a look at https://youtu.be/8Kodbqpkibk
Created by Tiago Silva on the amazing graphics designed by Dimitri Corradini, it makes us understand that the journey towards the oblivion has begun and Doom Metal, Progressive and Esotericism are the coordinates.
First work to have Ricky Dal Pane (singer of the band Witchwood) behind the microphone, this is definitively an album for fans of Candlemass, Pentagram, Solstice, Solitude Aeturnus, Black Sabbath, Trouble.
DOOM ON!!!
"Path To Oblivion" LP/CD/tape/bundle could be pre-ordered at https://shorturl.at/RtoNK
Line-up:
Mauro Tollini: drums
Nicola Murari: bass
Lorenzo Loatelli: guitars
Ricky Dal Pane: vocals
Style:
Epic Doom Metal with elements of classic Heavy Metal and Progressive
Similar artists:
Candlemass, Pentagram, Solstice, Solitude Aeturnus, Black Sabbath, Trouble
Cover artwork created by Luciana Nedelea
Tracklist:
1. Path To Oblivion
2. Embraced By Worms
3. Condemned To Flesh
4. Nameless Demon
5. She's Reborn In Blasphemy
6. Voices Behind The Wall
7. Kingdom Of Slumber
8. Fall From Grace
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Detroit (MI) - Melodic/Power Thrashers, AMONG THESE ASHES will release new album, EMBERS OF ELYSIUM, December 6 on Alone Records! The album clocks in at over an hour of music and features 12 new tracks, plus a bonus song, from the band.
A lyric video for new single, "Serpents Among Rats," is available now at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WkXeZ215GHM
"It's very hard for me to pick a favorite track of ours because I have to love the track in order for it to make it on one of our albums," explains guitarist Richard Clark. "That said, 'Serpents Among Rats' is exceptionally memorable for me because it embodies all of my favorite elements of metal. It's melodic, heavy, and aggressive; the lyrics are clever, the vocals are delivered beautifully, and the band is crushing. Lyrically, this track is about how the societal elite, particularly politicians, manipulate and fuel division among the people. The lyrics encourage seeing through that behavior and unifying to rise above it."
As for the forthcoming album, Embers of Elysium, Clark goes on to say that it "is quite the leap for us in every aspect from Dominion Enthroned. Where Dominion was a full concept album, the first eight tracks on Embers of Elysium are standalone, and the last four tracks are part of a fictional sci-fi/horror concept called Chronicles of the Obsidian Reign. I can say with confident humility that every song on this album was crafted and delivered without compromise. The wide range of all of our influences is on display on this album. I think we executed it tastefully and with precision, and I hope it resonates powerfully with listeners."
Track
Listing:
1. Embers of Elysium
2. Serpents Among Rats
3. Faceless War Machines
4. Of One Blood
5. Stronger Than Death
6. Storm Within
7. The Undertow
8. The Enemy In I
9. Through Ethereal Voids
10. The Hybrid Bloodline
11. A Presence Unknown
12. The Obsidian Reign
*13. The Undertow (feat. Brooke Rousseau)
*Bonus track, featuring vocalist Brooke Rousseau.
Credits:
Recorded by Among These Ashes.
Mixed and mastered by Matt Roach.
Cover Art by Jayson Cessna
Line-Up:
Richard Clark: lead/rhythm guitar, backing vocals, production, and songwriter
Jean-Pierre Abboud (JP): Lead and harmony vocals. JP is also the vocalist for traditional metal band, Traveler
Dylan Hamann: Rhythm guitar.
Kane Bochatyn: Bass
Kyle Wagner: Drums
Bio:
Among These Ashes is a melodic power/thrash metal band hailing from Detroit, Michigan (USA). The band's central focus is the creation of stellar, highly-memorable metal songs. The group's sound is crushingly heavy and punctuated by cerebral arrangements, thought-provoking lyrics, and dynamic shifts in tempo and aggression. Among These Ashes' debut musical offering, Dominion Enthroned, is a conceptual tour de force, inspired by modern societal parallels and struggles. Originally released independently, the record was later re-released under a single-album contract with Alone Records on vinyl and CD formats.
In April 2023, the band released an original single, entitled "The Enemy in I," which lyrically chronicles the woes of self-destruction. The band recorded a cover of "Sirens" by Savatage as an accompaniment to this release. In March 2024, Among These Ashes independently released a cover of W.A.S.P. track, "Restless Gypsy."
The band features Jean-Pierre Abboud (Traveler) on lead and harmony vocals, Dylan Hamann (Variform) and Richard Clark on lead and rhythm guitars, Kane Bochatyn on bass, and Kyle Wagner (Nethergate) on drums. Together, this line-up is committed to its vision of consistently delivering uncompromisingly heavy music to the metal hordes.
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Listen to “Aderlater” here: https://song.link/aderlater
“We wrote the track Aderlater with the full band after J.D. and Stef came up with some chords that went nowhere,” said the band. “We were all listening to a lot of post-punk and new wave and most of us attended concerts by The Cure around the time.”
“If I recall correctly Mitch came up with the intro drum pattern and we changed the 6/8 we had to a 4/4 beat and wrote basically the entire song on the spot. The lead in the chorus came from Tristan from another old composition we never finished. It all fell into place, so to speak.”
“Lyrically the song deals with laying bare uncomfortable and personal feelings for the sake of music. It is, in a way, an ode to insecurity.”
Noctambulist are an atmospheric post-black metal outfit from Tilburg, the Netherlands. Formed in 2015 between housemates J.D. Kaye, Sam C.A. and Mitchell Scheerder, they set out to create a hard-hitting, melancholic style of black metal that draws inspiration from other genres such as post-rock, shoegaze, new wave and post-punk.
Noctambulist stand for contrasts. Serotonin summits and strung-out canyons. The empty and the grandiose. The beautiful and the appalling.
After defining their sound and completing the lineup with guitarists Tristan Tabbers and Stef Heesakkers they released their full-length debut “Noctambulist I: Elegieën” via Northern Silence Productions. Their second album will be released through These Hands Melt, with more information to be unveiled soon.
Noctambulist are
J.D. Kaye – Vocals & Guitar
Stef Heesakkers – Guitar
Tristan Tabbers – Guitar
Sam C.A. – Bass
Mitchell Scheerder - Drums
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Finnish black metal band NOITASAPATTI is set to release their new studio album 'SANKARIN MATKA' on November 29th 2024 via Inverse Records.
The second single 'HENKIEN POLULLA' is released today and it's available here: https://push.fm/fl/noitasapatti-henkien
The band comments:
"Musically the song represents a more straightforward side of the album “Sankarin matka” and it's probably the closest that we get to a traditional second-wave black metal sound on this album. It will also be the track for our first official music video, released later during 2024.
The lyrics continue the storyline that goes on throughout the album. In this part the narrator, after seeing signs in flames, strives to get closer to the Spirits he worships. The track has been a solid choice in our live setlist since its completion."
Sankarin Matka CD pre-order available https://inverse-records.myshopify.com/products/noitasapatti-sankarin-matka-cd-pre-order
Listen to the first single 'Paluu liekkeihin' https://push.fm/fl/noitasapatti-paluu
Biography:
NOITASAPATTI was born in spring 2017 in Pori, Finland by Erakko (vocals), Liekkiö (guitars, keyboards), Mielivalta (guitars) and Rampa (bass). Soon after that, Rienaaja joined us as a drummer and the first line-up was complete. After a couple of months of intensive rehearsing and composing, we recorded our first demo, “Vaellamme kuin Taivaankappaleet” on december 2017 and released it on CDr-format spring 2018. First live-show took place in our hometown also in the same spring. After that, Rampa left the band and Erakko began to play bass. Next year we recorded a second demo, “Aarnivalkean ajamana” and played some gigs. In 2020, we made a split-album with another Finnish band HOLLOW CORPSE. After some line-up changes, Häviö came to the band at the end of 2020 and a few months later, Kadonnut also joined the band to play keyboards. In summer 2021, we finally recorded our first full-length album “Kuolemattomille maille”. After a few successful live-shows it was time to record our second full-length album, “Sankarin matka” (A hero’s journey) in summer 2023. Album is now recorded, mixed, and mastered, and we are more satisfied with the result than ever before!
Our music can be described as 1990’s black metal with lots of melodies and even “burzumic” atmosperes. Also, you can hear influences from early British death/doom, epic viking metal and even some old school progressive music. Vocals are quite original “howling” and also heavily Burzum-influenced screams. Lyrics are written in Finnish.
Track list:
1. Tulikipuna
2. Tuhatkasvoinen
3. Sankarin matka
4. Paluu liekkeihin
5. Käskyläisen sanat
6. Henkien polulla
7. Matka halki myrskyjen
8. Tähtivaeltaja
Album cover by Mika Huumonen
Line-up:
Erakko - Vocals, Bass, Mouth Harp, Horns
Liekkiö - Guitars
Häviö - Drums
Kadonnut - Keyboards
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Los Angeles (CA) - One-man Melodic Death/Black Metal act, THE MOSAIC WINDOW, has joined forces with Invisible Oranges for the premiere of "ASHES LIKE ANVILS," the second single from forthcoming album, HEMASANCTUM. Click to stream below! https://www.invisibleoranges.com/the-mosaic-window-ash-like-anvils/
The Mosaic Window will release Hemasanctum, November 15 on Willowtip Records! The album will be available on CD, vinyl LP, cassette, and digital formats.
"Hemasanctum sprawls and ponders along its path, examining shared trials and tribulations obscured behind cryptic language and annihilating blast beats. Memorable melodic lines are a major focus, but so is shifting pacing that cycles through pure black metal aggression and cathartic slowdowns."- Invisible Oranges
The Mosaic Window mastermind, Andrew Steven Brown, released the following statement concerning the album:
“Hemasanctum is a concept album that explores my current thoughts on life, relationships (parent-child), and loss. While it may or may not be obvious, the album starts with a song about birth and ends with a song about death. In between are songs intentionally out of order (like the roller-coaster timeline we all experience) subtly relating to topics like self-awareness, mental health, abortion, religion, and grief.
This album is the first Mosaic Window record to feature a real drummer - Gabe Seeber of Abigail Williams, Vale of Pnath, Obscura (live), Decrepit Birth (live), Carach Angren (live), and many more. Additionally, I am still in awe that there are two guest solos from the legendary (and possibly my favorite) guitarist Andy LaRocque. Both Andy and Gabe absolutely nailed their parts, and I couldn’t be more elated for their presence on the record.
Hemasanctum was written and recorded between October 2023 - February 2024 at my home studio, and mixed by Damian Herring over the Summer of 2024. I am so proud of this album, and hope listeners can appreciate it too. Cheers!”
Pre-order:
https://willowtip.com/bands/details/the-mosaic-window.aspx
https://themosaicwindow.bandcamp.com/album/hemasanctum
Track Listing:
1. Incantation to Summon the Unstable
2. The Pounding of Hooves
3. Black Bethlehem
4. Turibulum
5. Ash Like Anvils
6. Night Disease
7. Shrouded in Pain
8. Hymn to Silence the Light
Credits:
Andrew Steven Brown - Vocals, Guitars, Bass, Producing, Engineering.
Damian Herring - Mixing and Mastering.
Additional Musicians:
Gabe Seeber - Drums
Andy LaRocque - Guitar Solos (Tracks 2 and 4)
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This offering of crust-tinged Black/Death Metal comes on the tail of 2020’s dual releases of the “Alcoholic Polyneuropathic Freaks in Hell” single and the COVID-19 Reset EP cassette, also released by Boris Records. The new album contains 12 all-new tracks mastered by Damian Herring.
An introduction to the album from the band:
"We are more than pleased to finally be releasing the album of Insect Politics. The vision that ultimately became this recording was initially conceived in early 2020 immediately after production wrapped up on the 'Alcoholic Polyneuropathic Freaks in Hell' single. It feels almost an eternity ago that these events came to pass, with a global pandemic descending upon us and completely upheaving the state of the band, as well as the numerous life events that followed.
The one constant in this time for Chris [T. Hammer] and Jake [Benedict], as our planned tour evaporated and local gigs dried up, was the prospect of recording the songs for release in our very first full-length. The actual composition of the tracks seems almost a blur, with three of the first songs written occurring in a matter of months in the early stages of the pandemic and being recorded and mixed by mid-2021, and the remainder of the songs being composed by late 2021.
However, the production to finish recording that last set of songs proved a major challenge, as we set out to create our most ambitious and uncompromising structures yet. What resulted exceeded even our own expectations and initial vision. As we wrapped up post-production, both of us noted that this album truly represents an ending: a conclusion of what we initially set out to do in 2017, which was to marry our artistic influences — the Celtic Frosts and the Graves and the His Heroes are Gone and the Morbid Angels… and the Impetigos… — into a cohesive and novel expression which was singular, sharp, and pointed in its rebellion against the wrongs of humanity, and simultaneously broad in its footprint, sonic approach, and modes of worship. But, every ending is also a beginning, and we also realized that selections from this album contain the blueprint for the next era of the band. The assault will continue…."
Track
Listing:
1. Social Ruin
2. Insect Politics
3. Anger/Despair (Interlude)
4. A.S.S. III — The Borderland Wars
5. Bliss
6. La Canzone di Mary Woodhouse (Interlude)
7. The Gates of Hell
8. Boomer Death
9. Intentional Under Performance
10. Winner of the Franchise Wars
11. The Serpent and the Sickle
12. Eusocial Demesne
Credits:
Recorded and mixed at Hammer Studios, Smyrna GA.
Mastered at Subterranean Watchtower Studios.
Front cover insect art by Jeremy Snevil.
Additional front cover and vinyl label components by Warhead Art.
Album layout by Misanthropic Aggression with graphical assistance from Sam Leyja (Boris Records).
Line-up:
Jake Benedict -- Lead Vocals, Drums
Chris T. Hammer -- Guitar, Bass, Vocals
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Death metal outfit VOMIT FORTH has delivered their punishing new album, TERRIFIED OF GOD. Following up on the success of their 2022 release Seething Malevolence , the band’s latest full-length pushes the boundaries of extreme metal, offering twelve tracks of unrelenting intensity and atmospheric dread.
A willingness to explore and incorporate influences from across a wide sonic landscape has always set VOMIT FORTH apart from their metal peers, and TERRIFIED OF GOD is here to solidify the band as a mainstay act in the metal community. The band’s live show is just as punishing as the record, and with an upcoming tour supporting The Black Dahlia Murder and Dying Fetus, more audiences will witness Vomit Forth’s violent attack.
Stream the new album here: https://vomitforth.lnk.to/TerrifiedOfGodNe
Genre : Barbagia Dark Folk
Label : Masked Dead Records / Sulphur Music |
Release date : October 31st 2024
If north Europe has Wardruna, Heilung and Forndom, Italy has ILIENSES. This could not be possible but from Sardinia, the island of the ancient Nuragic civilizations, whose traditions and languages still live nowdays.
Keep in mind what follows: although the style it's ritualistic and Folk-driven, such as the one developed in North Europe which often makes of the "Nordic" matrix the only possible one, ILIENSES do not make any syncretism. The language, sounds, traditional instruments, themes and inspirations sticks only to Sardinian lands, history and culture, especially the one of Barbagia - the vast mountainous region in the inner Sardinia.
ILIENSES Dark Folk music it's ritualistic, thickly atmospheric and deeply evocative of Barbagia's mysteries and spirits. The band plays with self-constructed traditional instruments, sings in Sardinian language and makes use of A Tenore chants, a Sardinian autochthon kind of throat singing. Lyrics are strictly in Sardian autochthon language, and speaks about poetry, legends, facts and stories of Sardinian popular culture, an ancient culture which is still alive nowdays thanks to the oral transmission and the islander kind of society.
A few words about Jae, from ILIENSES:
"Lost in the undefined time and space of visions that manifest themselves in their primal sacredness, we felt the importance of searching for our roots. In particular, we tried to understand how the forms that make us up also make up earth, water, fire and stars and how they reach us through an audible and silent language. We recognize their vibrations but not their location in our mind, and hence the need to find the key, the "Jae" of the mystery that opens hidden portals.
Stones, woods, tombs, Domus, wells and Nuraghe, our primordial homes, are all thousands of years old living matter and are the places where we started chasing the thread of time, attached to both life and death. At the other end of the thread, we found esoteric figures, some appealing and some ominous, who hold with the same thread the extremes of everything, the beginning and the end of every being and every form, of men and even of time itself."
Sale Points:
Barbagia Dark Folk - Sardinian ritualistic Folk music, stylistically close to Wardruna and Heilung;
Played with self-constructed traditional instruments;
Lyrics in Sardinian autochthon language;
Ritualistic, evocative and atmospheric soundtrack-alike music;
ILIENSES it's not just music, but also CULTURE.
The band often plays in sites of archaeological value, such as the "Tombe Dei Giganti" and "Nuraghi", ancient structures of Nuragic populations.
Tracklist:
1) Jae
2) Tzonca
3) Eròes
4) Hampsicora
5) Ili Lur In Nurac Sessar
6) Animas
7) Arbèschet
ILIENSES are:
Mauro Medde & Natascia Talloru
Recording, mixing and mastering by Mauro Medde (ILI Music Studios) Photography: Gianfranco Delussu
Artwork: Arturo Grieco & Natascia Talloru
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After the first single, the title-track "The Kingdoom" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jT4vS51KhUo
ENDLESS DARK reveal a second cut from their debut album, "Alone in Paradise": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Ies4WMOUXw
Formed in March 2022 by Florin Cucerzan (guitar and vocals) and Liviu Voda (guitar), the band was later joined by Dragos Benyovszky (bass and vocals), Catalin Chereji (keyboards) and Arpi Bogar (drums) to what nowadays is a determined quintet.
ENDLESS DARK strive to provide an atmosphere reminiscing to it's name, music-wise a Gothic Doom Metal band with Death and Black Metal influences. The sound, the message of the lyrics, the harmonic chaos, the obscure melody, they all create a cell of emotions bringing all that the name ENDLESS DARK holds within!
"The Kingdoom" is the first album of the Romanian band ENDLESS DARK, a material that preaches about a metaphorical entity by his name... the "kingdoom". This "kingdoom" is rather an idea, a morbid kind of thinking into the unknown, the mythical, the mystical, the dark path of the obscure idea of what afterlife could be, and of course... the ENDLESS DARK. The lyrics are reminiscing of death, many songs evoking a macabre tone in their lyrics while also holding high a very tiny touch of hope... or lack of it, from the melodic, chaotic harmony of the sound.
"From cold and shadows...
We rise under the darkest moon, beyond the mist of time that brings up the ENDLESS DARK!
Embrace the lost words, burn down the sun!
Restless revenants roaming the darkest depths of this existence, we fight for our unlight to become the Age of the Dark!
We shall rise the darkest light in the hopes of eternal peace!
We follow the mythical path of everlasting unlight to bring the peace amongst disturbed dead...
Let us reveal the ancient wisdom lost in time!
Let us bring you... The Kingdoom!"
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ONE WITH THE RIVERBED – “SUCCUMB”
Label: Dusktone
Release Date: October 25th 2024
Genre: Atmospheric Black/Post Metal
For fans of: Gloson | Ghost Bath | Harakiri For The Sky | An Autumn For Crippled Children
Hailing from Kalamazoo, Michigan, One With The Riverbed are a band whose music draws upon the essential, elemental forces of life itself. Vibrant, pulsing, agonized and exhilarating it reaches into the very core of those who find themselves engulfed by its gargantuan onslaught, broken open by its emotional power and exposed to its harsh truths and unflinching, penetrative gaze. Corrosive black metal crashes against the monolithic shores of a vast post-metal landscape, the tumbling riffs and ethereal melodies entwine forming something staggering and too colossal to comprehend and yet shot through with intensely intimate emotion – a glorious paradox of scale that has never been more effective than on the band’s imminent second full length album, Succumb.
Beginning with current single, the grand, portentous ‘Infested’, Succumb, gathers you up in its arms and carries you into its rampaging tumult of sound. Within the irresistible torrent you are sometimes gasping for breath, riding the crest of foaming, roaring waves and sometimes absorbed into the shadows and aquamarine twilight beneath the surface, skimming across the silent stones of a secret, submerged world. It’s a thrilling, bewildering, excoriating journey through an array of internal landscapes, dreamscapes and soundscapes. Within the world of ‘Dominion’ heartbreaking beauty emerges tentatively from the raging darkness, stays long enough to bewitch and enchant, then slips away again as suddenly as it arrived, utterly consumed, leaving the listener bereft – the sense of loss tangible. When ‘Purified’ casts you into the still shallows of ‘Adaptation’ you can float upon its reflective, echoing notes gazing at a sky obscured by tears, while vocals ripped apart with desolate emotion flay the layers of experience from your broken flesh. The potency of this collection of songs lies in its sheer emotive force that speaks in a voice both god-like and child-like to the universal hopes and fears within us all; the love, grief, shame and spirit that combine and coalesce in our veins.
From their beginnings amongst the forests and wetlands of their Kalamazoo home in 2017, One With The Riverbed always knew that they wanted to push the boundaries of the post-metal genre, to expand the palette of sounds that were the staple diet of other bands. The searing emotions that raged within their creative spirit demanded dissonance, cried out for soul-scarring textures and the unbridled harshness that black metal could supply…and with Succumb they have reached the overwhelming apogee of that creative vision. Succumb will be unleashed by Dusktone on October 25th – prepare for blinding revelation, shocking transformation and total disintegration…
Line-up:
John Scott – Guitar
Bryan Neterer – Guitar
Lisa Bridenstine – Bass
Jimmy Welty – Drums
Jared Koons – Vocals
https://www.dusktone.it/
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https://onewiththeriverbed.com/
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Century
Media Records are pleased to announce the start of the upcoming SECOND
CHAPTER of the comprehensive catalogue re-issue campaign for legendary
and groundbreaking Death Metallers EDGE OF SANITY, who
were fronted by Swedish vocalist, multi-instrumentalist and acclaimed metal
producer Dan Swanö (Opeth, Katatonia, Dissection, etc.).
Long out of print, never previously available in certain formats or in any properly re-worked re-issue version, as well as enhanced by tons of exciting extra-material, these definitive re-issues come efficiently all re-mastered by Swanö himself and partly even shine in a new light via additional remix efforts as bonus.
And in order to showcase the impressing remastering as well as bonus remix treatment given to some of the material, you can now also check out the EDGE OF SANITY digital singles “Darkday (Remaster 2024)” as well as “Darkday (Remix 2024)” , taken from the 2CD and Digital Album format from the upcoming “The Spectral Sorrows” re-issue, on all DSP’s as well as in visualizers:
"Darkday (Remaster 2024)": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9E79fNEmhBI
"Darkday (Remix 2024)": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kj87xI05nL0
NEWS 12.10.2024
HEREZA - " DECOMPOSED BEYOND RECOGNITION"
TORMENT OF SOULS – “MORTUUS EST I “
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Dark Descent Records heralds the first coming of ABERRATOR - a yet unknown entity devoted to the ancient arts of death metal mastery.
NEWS 5.10.2024
Die neue Single ist „AT THE END OF OUR REIGN“, hier könnt ihr das Video sehen: https://youtu.be/0vfMEmE31J0
Die Band dazu:
"At The End Of Our Reign" beschreibt eine Welt am Ende ihrer Zeit, durch das Scheitern der Zivilisation. Ein letzter Blick zurück, bevor alles untergeht und wir von unserer eigenen Geschichte erdrückt werden.
Wir alle sind Teil dieser Geschichte. Die Frage ist nur, was wollen wir hinterlassen?“
Video Credits:
Directed by Levi Stute
Produced by Witzki Visions
Written by John Gahlert
Edit by Mirko Witzki
Filmed at the Sophienheilstätte in München near Bad Berka, Thuringia
Mix & Master by Fabian Hildebrandt @ Eisensound
“Veins Of Fire” Tracklist:
1. Into the Burning Lands
2. The Truth
3. Blind
4. Storm of Resistance
5. Embrace the Void
6. Rise and Fight
7. At the End of Our Reign
8. Echoes in the Silence
9. We Are One
10. Veins Of Fire
Mit „Veins Of Fire“ eröffnen DESERTED FEAR ein neues Kapitel in ihrer beeindruckenden musikalischen Karriere.
Ein Album, das ohne Umwege direkt ins Blut geht. Eine größere Hitdichte gab es bisher auf keinem Album von DESERTED FEAR.
Über die Jahre haben DESERTED FEAR die Kunst des Songwritings immer mehr perfektioniert und präsentieren sich auf „Veins Of Fire“ auf dem bisherigen Zenit ihres künstlerischen Schaffens.
Songs wie „The Truth“, „At The End Of Our Reign“, „Blind“ oder der Titeltrack „Veins Of Fire“ sind echte Hymnen, die vor Hooklines nur so strotzen, ohne das gewisse rotzige Old-School-Feeling vermissen zu lassen.
Neues Jahr, neues Album, neues Label. Bei DESERTED FEAR stehen die Zeichen auf Sturm!
Produziert (Recording, Mix, Mastering) wurde „Veins Of Fire“ von Gitarrist Fabian Hildebrandt im Eisensound Studio in Jena.
Line-up:
Manuel "Mahne" Glatter – vocals, guitar
Fabian Hildebrandt – guitar
Simon Mengs – drums
John Gahlert – bass (live)
Das Cover Artwork stammt von Roberto Toderico, für das Layout zeichnet sich Chris Orosz verantwortlich.
Shop:
http://desertedfear.ffm.to/attheend
http://lnk.spkr.media/desertedfear-fire
Formate:
"Veins Of Fire" wird als limitiertes, handnummeriertes Digipak (1000 Einheiten), als Jewel Case CD, als schwarzes Vinyl sowie als Marble Green Vinyl LP und Transparent Green Vinyl LP erhältlich sein.
Weitere limitierte farbige Vinyle werden exklusiv im Bandshop erhältlich sein.
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Der Track zeigt eindrucksvoll, wie die Band ihren markanten Stil weiterentwickelt – zwischen doomigem 70s-Rock, psychedelischem Flair und einer okkulten Aura, die sich tief in die Dunkelheit menschlicher Erfahrungen gräbt. „Wishing Well“ ist dabei gleichermaßen introspektiv wie kraftvoll und macht deutlich, warum THE OSSUARY zu den eindringlichsten Live-Acts Italiens zählen.
Hier geht´s zum Lyric-Video zu „Wishing Well“: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zFJj-ehRKMM
Requiem for the Sun ist ab sofort vorbestellbar unter: https://supremechaos.de/link/theossuary/
Das vierte Album "Requiem For The Sun" verspricht eine cineastische Klanglandschaft voller Donner-Riffs und geisterhaften Melodien – Heavy Rock in seiner mystischen Form!
Album-Preorder: https://supremechaos.de/artists/the-ossuary/
Album-Presave: https://save-it.cc/scr/ossuary-requiem-for-the-sun
Hungarian
extreme metal force MORS SILENS unleashes a furious new
lyric video for “SCORN”, a relentless descent into the rot of
modern humanity. With searing riffs and unrelenting aggression, the track
confronts a world poisoned by hatred, division, and decay, posing a haunting
question: When hope is gone and only death remains, will we finally see
what we’ve done?Pre-save the album: https://orcd.co/infernallegacy
Formed in 2006, Mors Silens blends blistering speed with crushing heaviness. With multiple acclaimed releases—Call of the Nether Realm, World of Pain, and Under the Dark Sun—the band has toured internationally and shared stages with acts like Fleshgod Apocalypse and Kataklysm. Known for explosive live shows and impactful visuals, the band earned 2nd place at the POSADA ROCK Contest in 2021 and continues to evolve without compromise.
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Gallagher (WV) - U.S. Thrash Metal quartet, EXECUTIONIST, have unleashed a visualizer video for "WHEELS OF WAR," the second single from forthcoming album, SACRAMENT OF THE SICK!
Roll with it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1JD3tLVv5wE
FFO: Kreator, Children of Bodom
Executionist will release debut full-length album, Sacrament of the Sick, on May 16! In the four years since the release of their debut EP, the band has sharpened the blades of its attack, both in terms of songwriting and performance!
Sacrament of the Sick is a monumental step forward from Executionist’s previous material. Improved production, performances, and writing have made the Executionist sound nearly unrecognizable compared to the band's debut EP, Destined for Destruction. Each track was meticulously crafted and poured over in Executionist’s home studio, and the final product shows that it was worth every ounce of attention. With a clear focus on melody and tighter songwriting, Sacrament of the Sick is a sonic journey sure to leave a lasting impact on the listener.
Pre-order: https://executionist.bandcamp.com/album/sacrament-of-the-sick
Track
Listing:1. Ultionum
2. Edge of Annihilation
3. Wheels of War
4. Serrated Shadows
5. Divided We Stand... United We Fall
6. Thy Kingdom Come
7. Strange Aeons
8. Palace of Kings
9. Sacrament of the Sick
10. Coup de Grâce
Credits:
Music written by Brett & Tristan Ash
Lyrics written by Brett Ash
Vocals, guitar, bass - Brett Ash
Drums - Tristan Ash
Produced by Brett & Tristan Ash
Engineered & Mixed by Tristan Ash
Mastered by Colin Davis of Imperial Mastering
Album Artwork by Mitchell Nolte
Logo by ModBlackMoon & HermanTwo
Line-up:
Vocals/Guitar - Brett Ash
Drums - Tristan Ash
Bass - Austin Rose
Guitar - Mike Kinder
Bio:
Executionist was officially formed in 2021 by brothers Brett and Tristan Ash, who were 17 and 13 years old, respectively at the time. Their debut EP, Destined for Destruction, was released on January 27, 2021. Two years later, Executionist released "GENESIS 666" (March 2023).
After playing many shows together as a mere two-piece, Executionist finally added a bass player in 2024, in the form of Austin Rose. The three played more shows together before finally rounding out the lineup by adding Mike Kinder on guitar in March of 2025. Around the same time, Executionist announced the forthcoming release of their debut full-length album, Sacrament of the Sick. The lead single "Serrated Shadows," has already been released, with another single set to release on April 18. With the release of their album on the horizon, Executionist aims to play live as much as possible while writing new music for their next project.
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The song is featured on their debut album "PARASITE", which was released last September
via Pagan Records.Watch “Downfall of Angels”: https://youtu.be/iV-3crLmHq8?si=E-wIz0BD-MAvIgus
The visually striking video, produced in collaboration with Grupa 13 (Behemoth, Amon Amarth, Tarja, Arch Enemy), was filmed in Wrocław in November 2024 and draws inspiration from the biblical motif of the expulsion of angels from heaven. It relates the rebellion and subsequent judgment of these celestial beings, culminating in their dramatic fall. The central figure, Lucifer, is portrayed in both male and female forms, defiantly mocking divine authority as descends from the heavens. The sheer horror of his fall is palpable amongst the observing angels, marking the beginning of his journey in the liminal space between divinity and the human world.
"Downfall of Angels" is the latest visual offering from Untervoid, following the release of the album “Parasite” last year. "Parasite" is a concept album that delves into the anxieties of our time, exploring humanity's role as a parasitic force on society and the planet.
Untervoid was formed in 2015 by Destroyer (Redemptor, ex-Hate, ex-Kriegsmaschine) and Adam Sierżęga (Armagedon, Azarath (live)), with Haldor Grunberg (Thaw, Mentor) joining in 2024. The band has built a strong reputation since their self-titled EP in 2018 for their intense live performances and their powerfully dark soundscapes.
https://www.pagan-records.com
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https://www.youtube.com/@UNTERVOID
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Melbourne’s
Death Metal Outfit MONOLIYTH unleashes the official video for the
first single, EXCISED UNBORN, off the upcoming album HE WHO
KILLS. The band is excited to announce their signing to WormholeDeath
Records. The release date for He Who Kills will be announced soon.The upcoming album, He Who Kills, is based on the dark side of humanity, looking through the eyes of serial killers, as a perspective, and a grim insight into the depraved. The single Excised Unborn sets the tone for what’s to come – heavy, raw, and unapologetic brutal Death metal.
The video drops alongside the single. Guitarist Mick Barr states that the single "delivers everything fans have come to expect from the band, "relentless riffs, crushing vocals, and a dark visual narrative, capturing the sonic massacre that is Monoliyth.”
Formed in 1998 in Melbourne, Australia, Monolyth was founded by guitarist Mick Barr. The intensity and passion for extreme music has remained consistent throughout their catalogue and aggressive live shows. Monoliyth has evolved from classic thrash to a laser-focused brutal death metal ensemble. Injecting Old-School and tech-death elements into the compositions are an integral part of the writing process, a trend that will continue to expand into the band’s future releases.
Monoliyth:
Andrew Parkinson – Vocalist
Mick Barr – Rhythm / Lead Guitars
Zakk Barr – Rhythm / Lead Guitars
Jake Mackin – Bass
Tim Wright – Drums
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From the Greek black metal bastion of Athens emerges ELEVENTH RAY, with lamentations that have lain in wait for the best part of a decade. The occult offerings within the unhallowed sleeve of REVIVING TEHOM invoke the spirit of Celtic Frost, Sodom, the ‘90s exploits of the great Magus Wampyr Daoloth (Necromantia, Rotting Christ, Thou Art Lord), and of course, Therion's 1993 Symphony Masses: Ho Drakon Ho Megas album.
ELEVENTH RAY and Dark Descent Records have launched a stream for the album's opening track, "NIGHTSIDE OF DAMASCUS" Listen now at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t7Mzlc-7mtk
Reviving Tehom will be released on CD/LP and digital formats through Dark Descent Records on May 16.
Tracklist:1. Nightside of Damascus
2. Staring Eyes
3. Ha Illan Ha Hizon TrianAdohi
4. Path of the Bellator
5. IGUL
6. Κόκκινη Αποκάλυψη
7. ZODAMRAN NOX
8. Pan Noctifer
9. Reviving Tehom
Stream the album's first single, "Ha Illan Ha Hizon TrianAdohi" at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UKsU7CpvTGQ
The seeds for ELEVENTH RAY were sown by materials once artificed for the black metal force of Serpent Noir, whose changing tonality saw guitarist Y.K. bury said materials for a later purpose. A decision that first bore rotten fruit via a devastating rehearsal demo in 2022, which piqued the interest of Dark Descent Records.
“ELEVENTH RAY is a totally new autonomous entity for which we plan to work with full force and NOT a one-off project of Serpent Noir leftovers,” exclaims Y.K. “As it happens with all my projects, ELEVENTH RAY is deeply rooted in Dark Magic and the Typhonian Alchemy.”
The practices of Magic and Alchemy are of critical importance to Y.K., and these elements at even keel with the music itself.
“Writing music for the sake of music is not enough. It is the expression of what lies hidden beyond the frames of what we call reality. The great Unknown emanated from the foremost symbol of power, the Red Dragon,” explains Y.K. “What we were aiming to achieve was the creation of a purely black Magical death/thrash/black metal album without the lyrical satanic naivety of the past. Listening carefully to the album, you will realise that into this blend there is a striking ritualistic element with an ominous vibe and a heavy occult twist. Basically, Reviving Tehom is an album I would personally love to listen to, but I could not find anywhere. “
The common thread extends to the stunning artwork by L.G.N Nekropropaganda, depicting the aforesaid Great Red Dragon “as the orgasm of existence, the utmost symbol of hidden wisdom and forbidden knowledge which is also a tangible form of ecstatic energy. Lyrics deal with personal experiences related to the awakening/ channelling of this tremendous force.”
Recorded by Haris V. at the Eleventh Tower Studio – a familiar collaborator of Y.K. - the production perfectly complements this first wave hell-noise with a crushing old school sound. With full force!
ELEVENTH RAY is:
D. Gharrassielh: Rhythm and lead guitars, chants
D. AanoNin: Vocals, chants
Peyote: Bass, additional lead guitars
Nuctemeron: Drums, percussion
www.darkdescentrecords.com
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My
Kingdom Music and DVM SPIRO, great Italian Doomsters, have
signed a new deal that will lead them together to the release of "MMXXV
- GRAVE". This is the title of the successor to their successful
and acclaimed debut "MMXIX - In Frigidvm Lectvm" released a few years
ago.The new album will be released in Autumn and has been completed in these days.
With songs that never go under 11 minutes, DVM SPIRO, formed by members of NIHILI LOCUS (Max, Roberto, Valeria), an Italian cult band from the 90s, are going to give life to an extremely gloomy, heavy album even if their dark and arcane Doom Metal often is caressed by more Atmospheric, sometimes horrific and even symphonic elements. A general feeling of dark desperation, mixed with the natural funereal atmospheres of Doom Metal, is what emerges from the second album of DVM SPIRO and you will not waste a moment to let yourself be enchanted by their music and the sabbatical pace of their compositions!
Heavy riffs, female voices and very deep growls, ancient atmospheres and even classical music enrich a unique sound that will surely be a must-listen for fans of My Dying Bride, Funeral, the first Paradise Lost, Shape Of Despair!
Roberto introduces us to it with this dark declaration of intent that has a strong sense of a harbinger of death:
There are things that as soon as they are born you already know they must die.
A sublimation, an invisible caress that blurs life, and finally becomes a cold detachment. It is an indistinct death, in which follies shine in the dark. Without peeling frames, and funereal paintings of intangible prisons.
We draw on a discontinuous salvation, through moments lost among infected wounds
of withered bodies and adorned with the filthy rags of others.
Disappointing, woven complaint of this life. So full of beauty, beyond the ravines, turbid, of useless prayers.
While the vague leads us back to the gentle torture
and infirm will. Among the asymmetries of a last daily spasm. As if it were a game of dexterity to die early.
DVM SPIRO are back and the magic of their sad Art is ready to drag you into the deepest abysses..
https://linktr.ee/mykingdommusic
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Format: Digital CD-EP /
Physical CD-EPLabel: Independent Release
For fans of: Lamb of God, Slayer, Kataklysm, Baest, Carcass and so on……
Tracklist:
01. Malevolent Glare
02. Paracusia
03. Pity the Mind of the Frail and the Feeble
04. To Be Alive, To Walk This Earth, That Is My Curse
05. Rancid Taste of Horror
Black Rabbit is a concept-driven death metal band from Apeldoorn that seamlessly interweaves brute force and aggression with profound themes and a compelling visual presentation.
The band consists of five musical forces with diverse influences, who together create a dynamic, ruthless but refined sound.
With energetic live shows full of theatrical visuals and an intense light spectacle, Black Rabbit takes their audience into a narrative world of darkness and mystery.
Black Rabbit left a lasting impression with the release of their EP and single (2020), which laid the foundation for the story of Black Rabbit. This took further shape with the first chapter of its legend: the full-length album ‘Hypnosomnia’ (2023), an album that took the band to new heights with performances in renowned venues such as Patronaat, Iduna and even the Brabanthallen.
Sharing the stage with the likes of Baest, Vader, Exhorder and Pestilence, they have established themselves as a band that takes energy, craftsmanship and experience to a new level.
Now the band expands their sinister story further with ‘Chronolysis’, a sensory nightmare that takes the listener into the oppressive world of sleep paralysis, trapped under the manipulative grip of Black Rabbit
At the heart of the band lives the mythical story of Black Rabbit, a demonic entity with a tragic past. He seduces and deceives his victims, confronting them with their deepest sins and feeding on their despair. Black Rabbit manipulates dreams (Hypnosomnia) and traps his victims in the suffocating grip of sleep paralysis (Chronolysis), from which there is no escape. Black Rabbit’s music forms a ritual in which each song is a chapter in his growing legend. ‘Hypnosomnia’ explored the boundary between dream and reality, while the latest EP, ‘Chronolysis’, digs deeper into the horror of sleep paralysis.
Black Rabbit is more than a metal band – it’s a total experience. With a crushing sound, well-thought-out concepts and theatrical live shows, they immerse their audience in a world where music, visuals and stories become one. Their performances are rituals, in which the audience is not just a spectator, but becomes part of the story.
With Chronolysis, the five gentlemen are setting a new, intense chapter. Their music is dynamic and raw, their shows are hypnotic and uncomfortable. Black Rabbit leaves you with a feeling of fascination and discomfort – exactly as he intended.
BLACK RABBIT is:
Vocals: Nino Thomas
Guitar: Jelle Brekelmans
Guitar: Hidde Hofland
Drums: Koen van der Voet
Bassguitar: Thijs Mulder
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Rome (IT) - Blackened Death Metal horde, PATRISTIC, are set to release their debut full-length album! CATECHESIS will be released June 20 on vinyl, CD, and digital formats via Willowtip Records.
The official video for first single, "Catechesis I," has been premiered by Toilet ov Hell and is available at the following link: https://toiletovhell.com/exclusive-track-premiere-patristics-catechesis-i/
FFO: Aosoth, Barshakesh,
Drastus, Sulphur Aeon, Akhlys."Catechesis I" will be available April 18 on all digital platforms. Album pre-orders will be available on the same day.
Born of the ashes of Roman Empire, pagan lust for life and philosophical opulence, then demeaned and mortified by the fathers of the one true god. Centuries lasting like the last dream before awakening. PATRISTIC is the soundtrack of the age of quiet chaos between the classic world, paganism and the impending shadow of the cross.
Catechesis follows 2022 debut EP, Apologetica, and is the band's first release for Willowtip.
Track Listing:
1. A Vinculis Soluta I
2. A Vinculis Soluta II
3. Catechesis I
4. Catechesis II
5. Catechesis III
6. Catechesis IV
Credits:
All music and lyrics written and recorded by E.S. and Sathrath.
Drums recorded by Stefano Morabito at 16th Cellar Studios in October MMXXIII.
Vocals recorded by Davide Gorrini at BeastCave Studio in December MMXXIII.
Mixed and mastered by Michael Zech at The Source Studios between January and May MMXXIV.
Artwork by Manuel Scapinello.
Artwork layout by Dema Novakova.
Logo by Bram Bruyneel.
Line-Up
E.S. - Guitars, bass, samples, arrangements
Sathrath - Drums
L.S. - Vocals
T.V. - Bass
The band's name and concept comes from Patristics which is the study of the early Christian writers who are designated Church Fathers. The period is generally considered to run from the end of New Testament times or end of the Apostolic Age (c. AD 100) to either AD 451 (the date of the Council of Chalcedon) or to the Second Council of Nicaea in 787.
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The band comments:
"Reclaiming Chaos, the title track closer, is the album's fastest song. The chaotic atmosphere consists of sharp playing and aggressive vocals. The song is about taking control of a bad-turned-worse situation with mental strength and without outside interference."
Biography:
INDEMON is a four-piece metal band formed in 2020 in Kerava, Finland. Drawing influences from various subgenres of metal, they blend them uniquely to create a powerful and atmospheric sound. INDEMON's debut EP Fear of Living was released in 2022, showcasing the band's ability to create intense and multifaceted metal. The band’s lyrical themes explore fear, self-doubt, and inner struggles, immersing the listener into the music's emotional world. INDEMON is known for their energetic live performances and distinctive music.
INDEMON - RECLAIMING CHAOS (ALBUM 2025)
Track list:
1. Bring Down The Light
2. Internal Defeat
3. Passenger
4. Abuse
5. Necessary Evil
6. Shoot & Forget
7. Ruoja
8. Reclaim Chaos
Album cover by Sakari Vinko
Line-up:
Joose Riihelä - vocals
Santeri Liesmala - guitar
Ville Kangasharju - bass
Patrik Kuitunen - drums
https://www.facebook.com/indemonband
Format: Digital CD /
Physical CDLabel: Independent Release
For fans of : Motörhead, Peter Pan Speedrock, V8 Wankers and such….
Tracklist:
01 Never Told me her Name
02 You Know You Are Gone
03 Hammer
04 Going Crazy
05 Piece of Shit
06 Come Out and Play
07 Tiger Queen
08 We Are The (Over)Killers
09 Mister Rock
10 Kill My Soul
Fat Bastard, a high-energy rock band, was formed in 2007. The current lineup features four passionate musicians: Jorn (vocals), Kurt (drums), Geller (bass), and Jan (guitar). The band's unique sound is often described as the raw power of Peter Pan Speedrock, with a splash of Motörhead's rebellious spirit and a dash of Carl Perkins' rockabilly charm.
Fat Bastard's music is defined by its relentless energy, commanding vocals, and electrifying guitar riffs. Their sound seamlessly blends the raw power of rock 'n' roll, the rebellious spirit of punk, and the intensity of heavy metal. Drawing inspiration from old school rock legends, Fat Bastard crafts a dynamic and versatile musical style that resonates with a wide range of listeners.
Fat Bastard has received praise from various music critics and publications. Luminous Dash highlighted their impressive use of the Swamp Stage at Alcatraz 2022. Musika.be commended their high-energy performance at Frietrock 2022 and their ability to win over crowds quickly at Devils Rock for an Angel 2018. MusicZine.be appreciated their combination of humor and powerful sound at Frietrock 2018. Mindview.be recognized their high-level performance at Distortion Fest 2011, suggesting they deserved a spot on the main stage.
In 2013, the band released their first EP album, Feel the Pain, produced, mixed and mastered by Martin Furia (Bark/Destruction/Furia). This album showcased their punk/metal side, capturing the raw emotion and intensity of their live performances. Critics praised the album for its powerful sound and the band's ability to convey their balls to the wall attitude through their music.
Five years later, in 2018, Fat Bastard released EP Junk Yard Fest. This album showcased their musical evolution, to a more raw rock (yeah, Rawk n’ Roll) based sound. This album was produced by Yannick from Hexa Mera. The album received rave reviews for its raw energy and the band's signature blend of humor and powerful sound. One reviewer noted that the album brought "an array of raw delights for body and soul," highlighting the band's ability to connect with their audience on a visceral level.
Fat Bastard's perfectionist tendencies mean that they take their time to create music, but the end result is always worth the wait. Their albums are a testament to their commitment to delivering high-quality, impactful music that leaves a lasting impression on their listeners.
FAT BASTARD Is:
Jorn: vocals
Kurt: drums
Jan: guitar
Geller: bassguitar
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This visual companion to "The Gates of Daemons" plunges viewers into a ritualistic haze, capturing the EP’s raw intensity and unrelenting darkness. With a minimalistic, yet crushing songwriting approach, Incineration in the Infinite harnesses the rebellious pulse of Punk Rock, the bone-rattling depth of Stoner Metal, and the oppressive atmospheres of Doom Metal, delivering a sound that is as primal as it is punishing.
Stream the "Serpent's Tongue" EP: https://orcd.co/serpentstongue
Dare to enter the gates—where shadows reign and chaos calls.
www.youtube.com/@IncinerationintheInfinite
https://incinerationintheinfinite.bandcamp.com/
“DIMENSÃO HORRENDA” is a colossal return, to say the least, and all you can do is to give it a chance because it’s totally worth it. Continuing its reign of terror, Perversus elevates all Black Metal glory within its tradition with a major boost tribute to evil, wrath, and cruelty. Reminding you all that, VETUS SANGUIS buzz saw riffs are made to invoke darkness and torment, and the grim vocals, fully sung in Portuguese, strip out the flesh from your misery turning it into ice cold dust.
This eerie hypnotic landscape phantomized by draught, despair and aggression stands as a hymn to those who travel in the abyss of their soulless existence. With these ten outstanding songs, VETUS SANGUIS will conquer all listeners and make them beg for pity. We even dare to say, “Dimensão Horrenda” has all to be an instant classic and, for sure, a malicious blood pact with vile rawness will be made to accomplish this vision. Absolutely Vicious!
Satanik Ritual On... Religion Bullshit Off...
Release date :16th April 2025
Cassette Limited to 50 copies hand numbered.
CD Limited to 100 copies hand numbered.
HELLPACK CD + Cassette Limited to 30 copies.
Official Distribution by HELLSTORE EUROPE
Available through Murder Records
Co-released with Helldprod Records
VETUS SANGUIS - "CAPÍTULO I - DIMENSÃO HORRENDA"
Cassette Limited to 50 copies hand numbered.
CD Limited to 100 copies hand numbered.
Tracklist:01. Campos Infernais [04:06]
02. Ódio Viciante [04:33]
03. Gritos Silenciosos [05:03]
04. Trombetas Diabólicas [04:37]
05. The Possibility of Life´s Destruction (Discharge Cover) [01:16]
06. Saturno [04:24]
07. Nada, Faz Sentido [05:10]
08. Dimensão Horrenda [03:36]
09. Jardim de Mármore [04:39]
10. Transcendência [01:30]
All songs, instruments, vocals and lyrics by Perversus.
Mixed and Mastered by Perversus.
Recorded Winter 2023 to Summer 2023 at Sanguinis Cultus Studios.
Artwork and Logo by Blaspher.
Layout by Allefer Rocha.
https://www.facebook.com/VetusSanguis
www.murder-records.eu
Finnish melodic death metal band SUPERDEATHFLAME is
back with a new single "SHADOWHEART".The band tells about the song:
"This is a song about a decicions we have to make There is no right or wrong, just choices we have to live with. Maybe the best way to make a choice is to follow your heart, although we may struggle many times because that is very rarely the easiest way. Thus, it might be that real choices are not made with our heart, but with our shadow heart. That lies far from the truth...
Shadowheart, our new song is brutal, but at the same time fragile and beautiful. Just as Superdeathflame's song should be."
Listen to the single on music services: https://push.fm/fl/sdf-shadowheart
From Southern Finland's gray landscapes rises SUPERDEATHFLAME, the Style-Masters-of-Metal ready to conquer the world with our mature and melodic music that catches the ear. Founded in 2007 and released two full length albums and a batch of singles and EP. Their songs are made for listener, no bullshit. The songs are hard, every piece tells a real story of life. The foundation, the Four Pillars of our Metal are Rock solid guitar riffs and punchy drumbeats colored with flowing synths and world class choruses that are infectiously catchy. Superdeathflame is building their music with an increasingly determined focus to make every song sound simple and easy to a listener. Not forgetting multidimensional interpretation in the lyrics, that gives the depth to the songs.
https://www.facebook.com/superdeathflame/
Guitarist Jaakko Hautamäki comments:
"Niko kindly mentioned that the boys should start making more songs because time was running out. Following this command, Joni and I started working. At first, we did the easy parts and then gathered anger for the next ones. I started creating a song that wouldn't begin with a blast beat, wouldn't end with a new riff, and would contain three choruses. The spark for the song came from a piece of melody I improvised 20 years ago. I adapted it to a new form, changed the major keys to minor keys, and added only double bass drums. I finally got it on tape, which had been playing in my head for decades. When the song was finally assembled, I had an even better idea: to leave that section out entirely. Niko created the vocals almost instantly for the first demo with a message "What can you do when one just sends me this kind of nuclear waste?” We scratched our heads, and suddenly the song was complete. The rhythm section participated in the composition work by nodding along."
PROGENY
OF SUN – “PROPHETS OF THE VOID “ (ALBUM 2025)Track list:
1. Swarmspawn
2. Penance
3. Worldstone
4. Decimation
5. Colonus
6. Lifeless Light
7. Sun and Moon
8. Circle of Keres
9. Diary Ender
10. Deface
11. Rain for Discouraged
12. Forsaken Brigade
Mixed by Jaakko Hautamäki
Mastered by Jonathan Mazzeo
Album cover by Joni Kiviniemi & Niko Aromaa
Listen to Penance on streaming services: https://push.fm/fl/pos-penance
Biography:
In the beginning, Progeny of Sun was a two-man band formed by Jaakko Hautamäki and Niko Aromaa. Jaakko was responsible for the instrumentals, mixing, and mastering, while Niko handled the vocals, lyrics, visuals, etc.
The songs Jaakko introduced were very versatile. Some had speed, some were slow, some painted a picture with their atmosphere, and some were more straightforward bangers. Despite the diversity in style, everything worked exceptionally well in tandem, and from this premise, the band started to develop and pave its own way forward.
To start with, Progeny of Sun created a 6-song self-titled EP and discovered that their music was met with great reception. The duo behind the band did all the mixing, mastering, videos, and artwork themselves. The project as a whole was very fun and rewarding to work on.
After the EP release, Jaakko and Niko began to think that something more was still needed. They still had a burning desire to spread their music around the world, but with just two people, it would have been impossible.
Subsequently, Jaakko found two local musicians from the Seinäjoki area: Joni Kiviniemi (guitar) and Juha Peura (drums). Joni and Juha were initially brought on board just to offer their vision and play their assigned instruments for new material. Soon, however, it began to feel like they were part of the family, and so it was decided that they would become full-fledged members of the squad and a part of the band's story. Not long after, Tuomo Tolkki (bass) was also welcomed to join, and in a matter of a few months, the full lineup was formed.
The first release with the full lineup, a 3-track EP 'Dark Wanderer', was released in 2021. Next in line were the single releases ‘Worthless’ and ‘Anguish’, which were released in 2022. Thanks to the aforementioned experimental phase, Progeny of Sun has gained self-confidence and started to understand its own identity. The band worked hard on the debut album ‘Throne of Desolation’, which was released at the end of 2023. Progeny of Sun's second album 'Prophets of the Void' will be released in September 2025. Following their debut album, the band has identified their strengths, which are utilized and showcased even more prominently on the second album.
Line-up:
Niko Aromaa - Vocals
Jaakko Hautamäki - Guitar
Joni Kiviniemi - Guitar
Tuomo Tolkki - Bass
Juha Peura – Drums
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The album's first single, an 11-minute traumatizer called "Kola," is available for aural laceration at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H_FpbKTWowI
Sonically, Matraque sits somewhere between Grief, Meth Drinker, and Primitive Man. All lyrics are sung in Belarusian. All music is scarring.
Just as over time, anger and aggression transition into despair, disappointment, and depression, the band, without losing loudness and intensity, chooses corresponding forms and nuances of sound to convey their perception of reality.
In search of their style, where low and sluggish masses of sound are interspersed with mid-tempo bursts, Matraque drew inspiration from such acts as Body Void, Primitive Man, The Body, Indian, Bismuth, etc. In terms of genre, one could mention sludge, doom, and primitive death metal.
The band began its journey in Minsk in the spring of 2023. The members brought their experience from previous projects such as Rowan, Televoid, krvvla, Схизма, kusto., Coat, and Łaska.
Nature Morte will be available on CD, cassette, and digital formats.
Pre-order: https://ashentreerecords.bandcamp.com/album/nature-morte
Track Listing:
1. Kola
2. Pustazelle
3. Malimon
4. Volya
5. Pry`py`nak
Credits:
Drums recorded at Chili records, Minsk by Roman P.
Guitars, bass, vox recording at Zeleniy Lug "Children of Tsnyanka rec.", Minsk, by Alexander G.
Mixed and mastered by Alexander G. at Gasprodmusic.
Art by Marta Shcherbich.
Logo by Olga Kisielewicz.
Line-up:
Vlad B. – Guitar
Anton M. – Drums
Evgeniy S. – Bass
Alexander G. – Vocals, Synths
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Excerpt - “Crypts of Despair’s new album is a nasty, brutish affair. It coronates Death as King in a time of leviathanic turmoil”
CRYPTS OF DESPAIR – “WE BELONG IN THE GRAVE”
For
fans of: Ulcerate, Mgla, Replicant, Skaphos, Krypts, Obscureviolence, Dead
Congregation, Saevus FinisLithuanian band Crypts of Despair have exemplified playing death metal in a fierce, ruthless and ball-bustingly heavy way. Just when you think they had perfected their sound bolstering it with all the right dark and vile elements on their highly acclaimed previous album, they decided to hone their sound some more on their new one. Clearly, they are not content to bask in the glory of their past efforts no matter how good they are, and have evolved and refined their sound further. The new album retains the band's intimidating demeanour but now the music is comparatively more condensed, visceral, intuitive, and even displays hints of melancholy. The execution remains forceful and the riffs are compelling enough to commit crimes, egged on by the relentless barrage of seemingly multi-tongued demonic vocals. The band functions as a unit better now than ever before with a thick, cohesive sound that drives the point home. This is sheer aural terror and they have become veritable masters of it.
"We Belong In The Grave" is a bold step ahead for Crypts of Despair, maintaining the band's high standards while updating the sound for maximum impact and utter devastation.
Line up
Jonas Kanevičius - Vocals
Dovydas Auglys - Guitars
Tautvydas Kartanas - Guitars
Simonas Jurkevičius - Bass
Henri Mäll - Drums
Artwork by Vainius "Anomaly" Česnauskas
Track listing
1. We Belong In The Grave
2. Terminal Dias
3. Obliteration Of The Impure
4. Expulsion To Purgatory
5. Undisillusioned
6. Seizures
7. Precipitous
8. Gaze Of The Adversary
9. Burial Of The World
Release date - April 18th, 2025
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Kunal Choksi Label owner Transcending Obscurity Mumbai, India
The
Painful Legacy of AutaxiaThe history of Autaxia is etched with suffering. We prayed to the heavens, but the skies remained silent. We served our masters, though they stripped us of hope. Centuries of torment have taught us a harsh truth: to believe in no one but yourself.
"The Absolution" is the third track from Autaxia Chronicles: Dawn of a New Age and delves into the theme of resistance driven by religious fervor. It tells the tale of a species enslaved for generations, only to rise through the creation of a new faith—a faith that unites them against their oppressors. However, this newfound zeal comes with a stark warning: while fanaticism can unify, it often becomes the first chapter of a new kind of servitude.
Divine Sovereign’s immersive compositions bring this gripping concept to life, fusing atmospheric black metal, epic doom, and blackgaze elements into a cinematic soundscape of despair, rebellion, and awakening.
About Divine Sovereign
Founded in 2023 by multi-instrumentalist and vocalist Cezary Rochnowski, Divine Sovereign draws inspiration from the likes of Ethereal Shroud, Panopticon, and Atlantean Kodex. The project crafts epic, narrative-driven compositions set in the world of Autaxia, a planet where advanced beings unearth the remnants of a once-thriving civilization. Through intricate songwriting and atmospheric intensity, Divine Sovereign explores the duality of faith—its power to liberate and its potential to enslave.
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Listen to Kärpästen juhlat on streaming services: https://push.fm/fl/cannibal-accident-juhlat
The band comments:
"The song "Kärpästen juhlat" is probably the most famous track from Organ's Nekrofiilis LP, the first Finnish electro pop album, but was originally released on a solo single by the band's leader Mikko Saarela in 1981. Somewhere beyond the borders of reason came the idea to pay tribute to his pioneering work with our own version of this cult classic and twisted it into the CA mold - love it or hate it."
Earlier this year the band released their fifth studio album Disgust via Inverse Records and it's available here: https://push.fm/fl/cannibal-accident-disgust
Watch music videos from the album:
Darken the Attic: https://youtu.be/GSXtaXtBDms
Itseinhon Kusisella Alttarilla (Feat. Nikki666): https://youtu.be/GuPBSDV3Yvo
Viimene Fiitti (feat. ULTI MAKE): https://youtu.be/fXsUjYwPHIk
CD/Vinyl orders from Levykauppa Äx
Biography:
Formed in 2007, Cannibal Accident have released five full-length albums and a number of smaller releases. Old-school grindcore, death metal, hardcore and mosh part(ie)s are combined in brutally cutting, compact songs where speed, heaviness and catchiness are the main denominators.
Cannibal Accident live on stage is a comprehensive psychophysical experience, no holds barred.
CANNIBAL ACCIDENT - DISGUST (ALBUM 2025)Track list:
1. Explicit Everything
2. Toleraped
3. Darkest Auer
4. When Only Fans Blow On Empty Stage
5. Flesh Fabricant
6. Darken The Attic
7. Itseinhon Kusisella Alttarilla (feat. Nikki 666)
8. Mouthbreathing Bottomfeeder
9. In The Meat Of The Night
10. EU-rope Around Your Neck
11. Kemperverse (Kemper Trilogy part 3: Mama's Boy)
12. Wife Eater (Woman's Best Friend)
13. R.I.C.H. (Relying In Capital Heresy)
14. Viimene Fiitti (feat. Ulti-Make)
15. Omniworld
16. Inhumanely Precipitated Biodegradation
17. No One Loves You Anymore
18. I Want To Pay More Taxes
19. Insult / Result
20. Scorched Meat Tactics
Album cover by Maxime Taccardi
Line-up:
Kolkka - guitar
Wilkman - drums
Raisio - low
Kurwa Doktor - high
Jondom - bass & backing howls
https://www.youtube.com/@CannibalAccident
https://www.facebook.com/cannibalaccident
Tracklist1. Id
2. Frostglade
3. En Route
4. Forth
5. Global Necrosis
6. Pine Branches
Emerging from the shadows of the metal underground, RAWMOOR has forged a reputation for blending haunting orchestral melodies with blistering death metal savagery. Their debut album, En Route—initially self-released in September 2024—captivated fans and critics alike, earning acclaim for its seamless marriage of brutality and sophistication. Now, armed with the backing of Wormholedeath, RawMoor is poised to ascend to new heights, bringing their apocalyptic soundscapes to a global audience .
From Underground Vision to International Stage
What began in 2016 as the solo endeavor of multi-instrumentalist Moordrawn (vocals, guitars, bass, keyboards, orchestration) evolved into a formidable alliance with longtime collaborator Brim (vocals). Together, they finished En Route, a concept album steeped in treachery, sovereignty, and existential rebellion themes. Guest guitarist Renton (tracks 2, 3, 6) adds searing solos, further cementing the album’s dynamic range.
“RawMoor embodies the raw intensity and artistic ambition that defines extreme metal,” says Carlo Bellotti, CEO of Wormholedeath. “En Route is not just an album—it’s a manifesto. We’re thrilled to amplify their vision and introduce their chaos to the world.”
En Route is a journey through betrayal and retribution, and with Wormholedeath, RawMoor is ready to ignite the flames wider than ever.
RawMoor Is:
Moordrawn: Vocals, Guitars, Bass, Keyboards, Orchestration
Brim: Vocals
Renton: Guest Soloist (Tracks 2, 3, 6)
www.youtube.com/channel/UCv5TPiRLJo-OHOaxl5p3b1g
https://rawmoor.bandcamp.com/album/en-route
Yes, GROG are back once again to deliver us what they do best, one more chapter of extremeness, a lesson about how to renovate but at the same time to maintain their identity.
"SPHERE OF ATROCITIES" is their most recent deadly opus, an album that will make you bleed for speed, push you to the corner, and beat you relentlessly. Their new songs are equal to if violence wore a tuxedo, meaning that although their sound invites you to a modern and comfortable approach in fact once you enter the core of it you get smothered and crushed in a second by their vicious brutality. Almost inevitable to say that experience has a lot to do with this outcome and, as veterans in the metal scene, this ability to refine themselves brings them the possibility to explore new textures and dimensions. There's a lot of space for novelty here, and you simply have to know how to do it without repeating yourself.
With the same line-up for the past 20 years, expect nothing but great skilled master percussion, bass lines that will melt your face, a wall of exorcizing guitar riffs and a voice directly coming from down under. Overall, their musicianship is almost flawless and, with a super tight production, "Sphere of Atrocities" impact and intensity will surely be noticed within all worldwide death metal and grindcore fanatics.
Keeping their lyrical concept based on the dark side of humanity, they also add the alchemy that flows within our untold biology and mysterious existence. Concerning the final art of this album, all these concepts are amazingly represented and designed, once again, by the hands and mind of the one and only Crafter, Victor Costa.
As far as we're concerned, GROG still are one of the greatest names in the underground putting their musical effort in the top of the highest mountain and continuing to be a fearless and ruthless monster avalanche for your senses. So, above all, we dare to say that "Sphere of Atrocities" elevates GROG's legacy to a new level of severe musical brilliance.
Pulverize Yourself!
Release date 13th June 2025
Co-Released with Helldprod Records
Cassette Limited to 60 copies.
CD Limited to 300 copies.
HELLPACK CD + Cassette.
Official Distribution by HELLSTORE EUROPE
[PRE-ORDER PRICE]
*(until June 13, 2025) CD = € 8.00
*(until June 13, 2025) TAPE = € 7.00
*Price (after June 13, 2025) CD € 10.00 / TAPE €9.00
GROG - "SPHERE OF ATROCITIES"
CD Limited edition of 300 copies
Cassette Limited edition of 60 copies
Tracklist:01 - E.xit G.lobal O.bliteration [03:01]
02 - Vegetative Techuman [03:08]
03 - Inborn Sickness [02:49]
04 - Heart Of Darkness [03:39]
05 - Cosmic Placenta [02:14]
06 - Pineal Turmoil [02:41]
07 - Reproductive Extinction [02:42]
08 - Phantom Anihilation [02:28]
09 - NecroEarth [03:09]
10 - Lucidity [03:22]
11 - Terrorithm [02:26]
"Sphere Of Atrocities" was recorded, produced and mastered at Undergrind Studios by Rolando Barros & Grog during several time lapses between 2023 & 2024.
All lyrics by Pedro Pedra.
All music by Alexandre Ribeiro, Ivo Martins.
All music & lyrical arrangements by Grog.
Cover concept by Pedro Pedra.
Illustration & final art by Victor Costa
GROG Line-up:
Alexandre Ribeiro (Bass & Backing Vocals)
Pedro Pedra (Vocals)
Rolando Barros (Drums & Backing Vocals)
Ivo Martins (Guitars & Backing Vocals)
https://www.facebook.com/grogpt
www.murder-records.eu
1. The Dark Knight Descends2. Immortal Rites
3. Darkness Within
4. Trough These Mortal Eyes
5. Two Dividing Souls
6. Requiem Of Eternal Souls
7. The Clockwork Part2
8. Into This Maze Of Torment
9. Shattered Like The Sun
10. Prone To Revolting
11. Melancholy Of The Endless Night
Pioneers of the Italian Death/Black scene, MEMORIES OF A LOST SOUL reach with this album a level of maturity and professionalism that has no equal in their history.
Their sound becomes absolutely personal, crossing different emotional states within the whole panorama of the Extreme Metal. The band goes from the fury and aggression of Death Metal to the dark and malignant essence of Black Metal, from the Symphonic and Progressive elements of their arrangements to a macabre and horrifying Gothic Metal, all built on an extremely powerful and clear production, daughter of the Lost Soul Studios led by Buzz himself.
"Songs From The Restless Oblivion" also gives us the opportunity to present the new line-up with Noxifer (drums) and the historic leader Buzz (guitar and vocals) who welcome the new elements Dysphoria (keyboards) and Taz (bass) to the band.
Those who have always loved the band will be absolutely enraptured by the new songs while for those who don't know them yet, just consider that if ROTTING CHRIST, DARK TRANQUILITY and CRADLE OF FILTH are part of your favorite bands, "Songs From The Restless Oblivion" will be a mandatory listening!
https://linktr.ee/mykingdommusic
https://www.facebook.com/memoriesofalostsoulofficial
FLOATING – “HESITATING LIGHTS”
For
fans of: Swelling
Repulsion, Demilich, Defect Designer, Februus, Adramelech, Siouxsie
and the BansheesFloating from Sweden are finding increasingly impressive ways to enrich death metal music with progressive and post punk influences. While their previous release turned heads, this new one is far more refined, confident and accomplished. The primary elements have their place in the music with none of it getting dislodged by the dominance of the other and that's where the beauty lies - there's a subtlety, an emotional fragility that comes through in death metal music, which usually sounds too tough and overbearing for the most part. Moreover, these unconventional influences aren't copy-pasted or arbitrarily introduced to heavy music; they're carefully gauged, treated and woven together in parts where the well-trodden death metal music would come alive. As a result, listening to this album is an absolute delight. It's fascinating to see how they've made sure that each of the songs stand out and that there's no fixed pattern that might just render their music predictable. "Hesitating Lights" is a thoughtfully composed, beautifully tempered album of bold, refreshing death metal music, which in these times, is no mean feat.
Line up
Arvid Sjödin - Guitars, vocals, synthesizers
Andreas Hörmark - Bass, synthesizers, programming
Artwork by Påhl Sundström
Track listing
1. I Reached the Mew
2. Grave Dog
3. Cough Choir
4. Exit Bag Song
5. Hesitating Lights / Harmless Fires
6. Still Dark Enough
7. The Wrong Body
8. The Waking
Release date - July 11th, 2025
https://www.facebook.com/transcendingobscurityrecords
https://www.facebook.com/floatingdeathmetal
Kunal Choksi Label owner Transcending Obscurity Mumbai, India
Finnish
heavy sludge force ABYSMAL RITES presents the official
music video for their blistering new track, "The Secret of Pure
Grief." This dark and immersive single is taken from the
band's highly anticipated upcoming album, RESTORING THE PRIMORDIAL ORDER,
which is set for release on May 9, 2025, via Wormholedeath.The track—a suffocating plunge into despair and existential fury—is accompanied by a visceral visual experience crafted by RAW•ART Creations, amplifying the song’s raw essence and primal intensity.
Pre-save the album here: https://orcd.co/rtpoalbum
A Force From Finland
Formed in the Tampere area of Finland, Abysmal Rites are known for their primitive and brutal sound—a unique, heavy sludge approach created using only bass, drums, and vocals. The band’s powerful, minimalistic approach delivers an unmistakable intensity that leaves an impact long after the music stops.
www.youtube.com/@abysmalritesband8874
www.facebook.com/abysmalritesband
DESOLATE TOMB – “PIERCED ON THE HILL OF GOLGOTHA” ( Single )
Label: Rottweiler RecordsRelease date: april 18th 2025
Genre: Brutal Death Metal/Deathcore
For fans of: Dying Fetus | Suffocation | Cognitive | Cattle Decapitation
Since 2018 Dakota Whiteside has been unleashing some of the heaviest brutal death metal/deathcore imaginable under the name Desolate Tomb. With an array of singles and two full length albums now recorded the reputation of this project for truly intimidating musical power is firmly established. 2024s Scorned By Misery album was a landmark release in terms of sheer, unrelenting force, picking up plaudits from shell shocked critics around the globe – with Musipedia Of Metal declaring it a “blasting and punishing run through of top-class brutality”. Now, for all those who have been waiting patiently from the next high impact attack from Desolate Tomb, their time has come, as earthshaking new single, ‘Pierced On The Hill Of Golgotha’ is about to detonate!
Unbelievably, ‘Pierced On The Hill Of Golgotha’ sees Desolate Tomb hitting new heights of intensity; even Scorned By Misery’s steel clad tracks will tremble in the face of this monster! From hammering blast beats to gargantuan chords that shift with the grinding power of mountains, surging tides of imperious might to jagged onslaughts, intricate riffs to a wild, deadly and dextrous solo – ‘Pierced On The Hill Of Golgotha’ has it all. With some inhuman guest vocals from long-term friend and collaborator Daniel Gates, this song is a tour de force of bone breaking brutality! Just one song…but what a song! This blasts apart everything else in Desolate Tomb’s already impressive and imposing discography.
Complete with some darkly effective and puissant artwork, created by Timon Kokott (Darkness, Furnace, Illdisposed etc) ‘Pierced On The Hill Of Golgotha’ will launch its assault on the senses on April 18th, supported by the firepower of Rottweiler Records. Be ready for an adrenaline infused experience of staggering dominance and strength.
Line up:
Dakota Whiteside –music, vocals, production, mix and mastering
Guest vocals from Daniel Gates
https://www.rottweilerrecords.com/
https://www.facebook.com/desolatetombslam
The Bog of Cosmic Delusions was written, performed, recorded, mixed, and mastered by SAMTAR. Album artwork by Steven Yoyada.
Tracklisting:1. Desert Creature
2. Fickle Fortune
3. All You Ever Wanted
4. Speaker
5. Distant Voices
6. Refuse
7. Destiny is a Lie
8. The Whispers
9. Vicarious Voodoo
10. The Mire
11. Broken Sparrow
12. Drowning the Goddess
SAMTAR, a music-obsessed virtuoso, plies his craft with an unrepentant vigor and passion. Navigating the forests of genre, SAMTAR follows a path to sounds unknown by combining style and influence from all sources. SAMTAR chose to eschew chasing traditional mediums of promotion and instead focused on loving his life through creating music, exploring the outdoors, and translating the ethereal into song. The music SAMTAR creates is human and close, it has a momentum of its own and entreats the listener to be a traveler along the journey to their own peace.
SAMTAR grew up on System of a Down, Nine Inch Nails, The Black Dahlia Murder, Opeth, Sonata Arctica, Muse, Jimi Hendrix, Sublime, and Nirvana. Now he unites these divergent influences with driving bass lines, hook-heavy guitar melodies, powerful vocals, and a healthy dose of synthesizers. He notes some of his biggest vocal influences being from artists like Mike Patton (Mr. Bungle/Faith No More), and Tony Kakko (Sonata Arctica). He also takes inspiration from sci-fi/fantasy films and literature.
www.samtarofficial.com
https://www.facebook.com/samtar2
NEWS 11.4.2025
Am 20. Dezember 2024 veröffentlichten die
niederländischen Hardcore-Matadore ANCESTRAL SIN mit "NEXT
OF SIN" eine 4-Track 10" Vinyl/CD EP, die sich mühelos von
Punk zu Hardcore und zurück grindet und dabei alles aufmischt, was ihr in den
Weg kommt!Der Titel bezieht sich auf das anhaltende epische Versagen der Menschheit, sich als Rasse sowohl sozial als auch wirtschaftlich zu verbessern.
Song 1 "Next of sin" tritt dir mit den traumatischen Nachwirkungen des ewigen Krieges, der von einer Generation zur nächsten weitergegeben wird, unangenehm ins Gesicht. Zu dem Song wurde am 02.04.2025 ein Video veröffentlicht, in welchem die Thematik eindrucksvoll und gleichermaßen verstörend wiedergegeben wird.
Song 2 "Vulgar display of wealth" thematisiert unseren westlichen fettleibigen und arterienverhüllenden Lebensstandard - einfach widerlich.
Song 3 "Hardcore woke cop" erkundet die Woke-Bewegung und hinterfragt, inwiefern Cancelling seinen Zweck erfüllt.
Song 4 "Whistleblower" sagt dir, dass du den Mund halten sollst, wenn du (Unternehmens-)Korruption aufdeckst, oder sollst du wirklich?
"Next of sin" erschien am 20. Dezember 2024 auf CD (bei DanceHard Records) und ab dem 16. April 2025 ist die EP auf Vinyl erhältlich (bei Oblivion Records/DanceHard Records).
“Next of sin” video auf YouTube: https://youtu.be/w18Oe8QpYL0?si=Uf-5OFWRTVp5nFgi
https://www.instagram.com/ancestral_sin
http://www.oblivionrecords.bigcartel.com/
Melodic/Progressive Metal band, SEVERED ANGEL, have released the official video for "A WOLF IN SHEEP'S CLOTHING," a track from new album, WHEN ETERNITY ENDS.
Check it out at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B_qSZhtaA6E
FFO: Soilwork, Ice Earth, Blind Guardian, Helloween, Dream Theater, Iron Maiden, and Judas Priest.
When Eternity Ends was released on March 28 via No Life 'Til Metal Records! The album is packaged in a jewel case with a 12-page booklet containing lyrics, liner notes, and plenty of band photos.
Click the links that follow to purchase/stream!
Hailing from the Northeastern U.S. (NY & PA), Severed Angel has toiled in the underground for several years, self-releasing their first two albums, yet still managing to reach high levels of success. The band's sophomore album, Skyward, entered the Top 10 on on the Metal Contraband chart and the Top 25 on the NAAC Top 30 Heavy chart.
In late 2024, the band signed to No Life 'Til Metal Records, to release third album When Eternity Ends internationally. "We do not like to repeat ourselves," says lead guitarist, Lou Mavs. "Yes, we have a set idea on what Severed Angel is suppose to sound like, but we never want to sacrifice melody or a good idea. Skyward was an evolution from our self-titled debut, and When Eternity Ends is a further evolution of Skyward. We are proud to partner up with No Life 'Til Metal Records for the release of When Eternity Ends, an album I think metal fans are hungry for."
Track
Listing:1. The Fall of Rain
2. Through the Eyes of Time
3. Cry Out to the World
4. Shed
5. Like Lightning
6. A Wolf in Sheep's Clothing
7. The Demon's Alive
8. In My Skin
9. One Life to Live
10. When Eternity Ends
Credits:
Produced by Alex Repetti and Severed Angel.
Mixed and Mastered by Alex Repetti.
Mastered by Joel Wanasek.
All songs written by Severed Angel.
Artwork by Aleh Zielankievi.
Gail Bourque - Vocals on “The Fall of Rain.”
Alex Repetti - Programming on "The Fall of Rain."
Line-up:
Alex Repetti - Vocals, Guitar
Lou Mavs - Guitar
George Dimitri - Bass
Marc Muchnik - Keyboards
Wayne Noon - Drums
Bio:
Severed Angel is a metal band from the Northeastern United States (NY and PA) forged to unleash a sonic assault of melodic heavy metal upon the masses.
In 2018, drummer Wayne Noon started the Rat Salad Review network to promote his favorite bands and have fun with a podcast that provides insight to the metal bands that the mainstream media are unaware of. Some of those bands included Timeless Haunt (PA), The Nightmare Stage (NY), Infinite Spectrum (NY), and Tension Rising (NY).
As the original drummer for Phoenix Reign, a NYC-based power metal band, they released an album called Destination Unknown, and toured around the tri-state area. Their final show was at the Gramercy Theater in NYC opening for international recording artists Epica.
In 2019, guitarist Lou Mavs started his podcast (Music Is Life Podcast) discussing his opinions and experience as a musician. Wayne and Lou were friends from the time Phoenix Reign was playing shows in Lou’s native Queens, NY, and Wayne asked Lou if his podcast would join Rat Salad Review as a show on the network, to which he did.
In late 2020, Wayne was preparing the release of his new band Project Resurrect. It was around that time that the music world suffered the loss of Edward Van Halen. Lou and Wayne suggested that they cover a Van Halen song as a tribute to Eddie, and enlisted the services of Timeless Haunt bassist George Dimitri and Thrash Or Die/Combat vocalist Ralph Viera. The cover was released to positive responses. 2021 saw the release of Project Resurrect’s False Reality CD and Rat Salad Review & Friends’ Cover Series, Part 1 EP.
In early 2022, Wayne suggested forming a new original band with Lou, George, The Nightmare Stage keyboardist Marc Muchnik, and Infinite Spectrum bassist/songwriter Alex Repetti (also of Tension Rising and Project SEAR), Lou provided an original demo written 12 years ago called Dogs of War, which was written as entrance music for his cousin - MMA fighter Robby Plotkin (currently a US Army Ranger). Wayne thought the song was perfect for this new project and arranged a new version of it, to which Marc and Alex wrote lyrics, and Lou re-recorded his parts. Upon completion of the song, it was official - Severed Angel was born.
Their debut CD was written, recorded, mixed and mastered within three months. In that time, Severed Angel started working on more material, many of which were released as singles: “A Fate Worse Than Death,” “Run and Hyde,” “Bump In The Night,” and “Mt. Cyanide.” Their self-titled debut CD was released on May 2, 2023.
Severed Angel's second album, Skyward, was released on May 3, 2024 through Bandcamp.
https://www.nolifetilmetal.com/
https://severedangel.com/
https://www.facebook.com/SeveredAngelBand/
Emerging blackened death metal entity YHWH has unleashed the lyric video for "REALM OF DARKNESS," a relentless and haunting track from their forthcoming EP, TETRAGRAMMATON, which will be released on April 25, 2025, via Wormholedeath.
Immerse yourself in a visceral descent into chaos—"Realm of Darkness" encapsulates the tortured cries of the abyss, delivering an unrelenting barrage of blackened death metal fury.
Formed in 2024, YHWH is a Belgian-Thai blackened death metal project that fuses the raw aggression of black metal with the punishing brutality of death metal. Influenced by the genre’s forebears, the band conjures a savage and uncompromising sound, channeling the primal essence of extreme metal’s darkest traditions.
Brace yourself for the arrival of Tetragrammaton on April 25, 2025—a monumental statement of darkness and devastation. More details to be unveiled soon.
Finnish Phoboian releases their second single “The Fall”. We return to the heavy beauty of operatic metal and grim themes. The apocalyptic disease of “The Plague” is followed by depictions of ecological catastrophe. The band is preparing for their upcoming album in addition to shows.
Listen to the single on music services : https://push.fm/fl/phoboian-thefall
Watch the music video: https://youtu.be/Lxs6oJkDddU
Guitar player Otso Turunen tells about the song: "''The Fall' means the autumn of humanity. After releasing a billion years worth of carbon deposits as plastic and greenhouse gases it’s a good time to check out. Only time will tell how things actually turn out. Either way the message of the song is that future generations or evolutions will remember us at least from this monument the size of an asteroid impact."
Singer Inka Laitinen continues: "The song has a beautiful melody that allows me to use a wider vocal range, making the singing interesting. I really like the atmosphere of the song, which is melancholic and hints at destruction, but in my opinion, the melody still carries a sense of hope."
Phoboian is a melodic death metal orchestra from Turku, Finland. The band’s music incorporates classical female vocals into heavy nordic melancholy. Phoboian was established in 2017 during an after party to a metal gig, and since has gathered six musicians to its ranks: singers Inka Laitinen and Eeva Korhonen, drummer Kristo Rautavuori, bassist Jonathan Åkerman, and guitarists Olli Kuure and Otso Turunen.
https://www.facebook.com/Phoboian
We’re extremely proud to announce the sanguinary return of Edmonton-based bestial death metal sadists PROPHETIC SUFFERING. In under half hour the Canadian horde bring forth a violent and dark monstrosity forged by an abysmal convergence between Blasphemy’s war-torn black metal terror with the gruesome and gore-infested death metal of Cannibal Corpse albums like "The Bleeding" and "Tomb of the Mutilated".
Setting
the imminent release in motion is Decibel Magazine, who in premiering the
first track “GIFT OF DECAY” have remarked how the track
is an “absolutely pummeling assault” and that “when it’s done
well and has enough dynamic energy, bestial extreme metal never gets old“ -
you can check out the feature and listen to the song https://www.decibelmagazine.com/2025/04/08/track-premiere-prophetic-suffering-gift-of-decay/“RIVALRY OF THYSELF” sees Prophetic Suffering metamorph out of their already catastrophic 2022 debut demo ablaze in an exponential spell of destruction in which impenetrable and shellshocking atmospheres enshroud a monolithic, screaming altar of mutilated bodies and trodden flesh. This sanguinary and chaos-wielding approach to American death metal had already been observed before within the underground’s most forbidden folds, as exemplified for example through the perversions of cult devastators like Drawn and Quartered or Angelcorpse. But what transpires from Prophetic Suffering’s new lightless death metal vision is something of even less canonical lineaments and which sets various precedents in the development of this peculiar strain of darkened and ultra-gruesome metal of death. Foremost, a pervasive and weaponized use of modern black metal and technical death-derived dissonance compounding into a torrent of gnarled and atonal fretwork destruction. A mind-expanding contrast is created where the guitar work stretches forward to embrace a mutating modernity still in becoming, while the rest of the band regresses backward into a primeval pandemonium of carpet-bombing hammer blasts, searing basslines, and soul-tearing death grunts. This contrast between the album’s transformative articulation and its visceral adherence to primitivism and barbarity is what makes “Rivalry of Thyself” such an abomination unto itself. A defiant, dark death metal monstrosity that harkens back to a familiar golden age of extreme metal just as it evokes sinister presages of a future form of evolved, lightless death metal still all in becoming.
“Rivalry of Thyself” is slated for a May 9 2025 international release on LP, CD, MC, and digital formats worldwide, all of which are pre-orderable along with newly launched on-demand merch via all our channels.
Sincerely, Sentient Ruin
https://sentientruin.com/releases/prophetic-suffering-rivalry-of-thyself
https://sentientruin.com/bands#/prophetic-suffering
A new track from Topeka, KS-based brutal death metal horde UNMERCIFUL is now available for mass consumption.
The second single off their new album, DEVOURING DARKNESS, comes via an exclusive worldwide premiere courtesy of Metal Injection. Listen to "MALICE UNBOUND" now at https://metalinjection.net/new-music/unmerciful-streams-bludgeoning-new-single-malice-unbound
Devouring Darkness marks a new era of relentless violence and sonic brutality! With ten tracks of scorching intensity and distorted vengeance, the album is filled with blistering blast beats, intricate kick drum patterns, and destructive riffing.
"Malice Unbound" will be available on Spotify, Apple Music, and all other streaming services on Friday, April 11. The album's first single, "Infernal Conquering," is streaming now.
Devouring Darkness is set for release on CD, digital, and vinyl formats on May 23 on Willowtip Records.
Tracklist:1. Miracle in Fire
2. Unnatural Ferocity
3. Malice Unbound
4. Devouring Darkness
5. Relentless Malevolence
6. Vomit you out (Origin cover)*
7. Infernal Conquering
8. The Reaping
9. Voracious Lunacy
10. Vengeance Transcending
UNMERCIFUL has announced the first of many live assaults in support of Devouring Darkness. The band will host an album release show on June 20 at Warehouse on Broadway in Kansas City, MO, alongside Torn The Fuck Apart, Garoted, and Hossferatu.
Devouring Darkness sees the return of longtime member Jeremy Turner to guitar and introduces Josh Riley as the band’s new vocalist, further intensifying the group’s punishing sound.
The album was engineered and produced by Clinton Appelhanz at Waveworks Studio, with mastering handled by the legendary Alan Douches (Cannibal Corpse, Hate Eternal, etc.). Artwork by Santiago Francisco Jaramillo.
UNMERCIFUL is seeking a bassist for live performances and/or a permanent position. Serious inquiries only. Contact the band for details.
UNMERCIFUL is:
Clinton Appelhanz - Guitars/Bass
Jeremy Turner - Guitars/Bass
Trynt Kelly - Drums
Josh Riley - Vocals
https://www.facebook.com/willowtip/
www.facebook.com/officialunmerciful
Greek
doomgaze trio CHURCH OF THE SEA have unveiled their new
album "EVA" in its entirety ahead of its release
tomorrow via These Hands Melt.Listen to the album via The Devil's Mouth: https://thedevilsmouth.substack.com/p/album-premiere-church-of-the-sea
In support of the album's release, Church of the Sea presented two singles and videos: "The Siren's Choice" and the title track "Eva".
Formed in Athens in 2017, Church of the Sea have carved a distinct niche for themselves, balancing the crushing weight of doom with the ethereal beauty of dark electronic rock. Their signature sound blends fuzzed guitars, heavy distorted beats, and Irene's captivating, chant-like vocals, creating an atmosphere that is both heavy and dreamlike, with hints of shoegaze and noise-rock intensity.
“Eva”, the band's sophomore album, will be available on digital and CD formats, with a limited “sunburst” edition on vinyl.
The album was recorded at Suono Studios, engineered, produced, and mixed by Alex Bolpasis, and mastered by Nick Townsend at Infrasonic Mastering, continuing their established collaborative relationships from their debut EP “Anywhere but Desert” (2018) and debut album “Odalisque” (2022).
Throughout their career, Church of the Sea have graced the stages of numerous festivals and shared the bill with notable acts such as Wolvennest, Antimatter, The Murder Capital, Messa, and Dool, including two sold-out performances at St. Paul’s Anglican Church in Athens.
Church of the Sea are:
Irene – Vocals
Vangelis – Guitars
Alex – Synths and samples
https://www.facebook.com/these.hands.melt
https://www.facebook.com/ChurchoftheSea/
CULTUS SANGUINE, as a tribute to those who have followed the band for years, publish their entire "LIVE AT MIDNIGHT CLUB", a previously unreleased testimony of their incredible shows.
Available only in digipakCD format with the "Through The Years Of Sombre (XXX Anniversary)" box released by My Kingdom Music, the live is the result of a memorable night in November 2021 at the legendary Midnight Club in Grassobio (BG) and it's available for streaming on YouTube at the link https://youtu.be/VsnOD-MMhXY
In the meantime the composition of the successor to "Dust Once Alive" is almost complete. CULTUS SANGUINE, with the new album scheduled for release in early 2026, will give life to a new chapter in their career and will do it with a work that will accentuate even more those dark and melancholic atmospheres typical of their predecessor, but with a more intense and macabre musical imprint, confirming the unmistakable sound of the band.
Latest news also from the live front: on April 25th Cultus Sanguine will be the headliner at the Unholy Dungeon Fest. vol 1 at the Slaughter Club in Paderno Mugnano. Again headliner at the Dust Once Alive Night on May 10th at the Alternative Music Club in Montenero di Bisaccia (CB).
The cult is alive and more news coming soon.
https://linktr.ee/mykingdommusic
https://www.facebook.com/JoeCultusSanguine
Polish
artist OLS returns with a deeply emotional and
sonically rich new single, "ŚWIATŁO III (LIGHT III)".
The track delves into themes of loss, the closure of life chapters and the
arduous search for new direction in a desolate world. This is the third
offering from Ols' upcoming album, “POŚWIATY”, set for release in
May 2025 via Pagan Records. Watch the music video to “światło III”: https://youtu.be/mz7dPZVAiQ8?si=Yt49AMR2QDygcanZ
Also, listen to the song via all major streaming services.
"światło III" paints a poignant picture of being suddenly alone, grappling with a past that has irrevocably shut its doors. The lyrics, including the powerful lines "long lost summer / shed skin molt / but I go on / empty / to carry your flame further", explore the reliance on memories and fading ideals as the sole signposts in an unfamiliar existence. Ols describes the song as a journey through atmospheric post-black landscapes, where dark romanticism intertwines with ethereal qualities and the raw power of metal instrumentation.
Musically, "światło III" showcases a unique blend of influences. Ols incorporates her newfound appreciation for the accordion, an instrument she once considered "kitschy and vulgar", now finding its place alongside the metal elements, inspired by artists like Agalloch and legendary Polish band Lux Occulta. Departing from her typical smooth vocal harmonies, Ols opts for non-obvious intervals and subtle dissonances, creating a sense of underlying anxiety beneath the calm melody. Listeners may even detect a fleeting black metal screech lurking in the background, adding another layer of darkness to the song.
The release of "światło III" follows the previously unveiled singles "O niej" and "proch kość liść". The first single, "proch kość liść" (dust bone leaf) offered an initial glimpse into Ols' evolving sound. This was followed by "O niej" (translates to ‘About Her’ from Polish), a hypnotic track that marked a significant stylistic shift for Ols, moving away from her established neofolk sound towards a more urban and trip-hop influenced atmosphere. This evolution hints at the diverse sonic palette that will be present on the upcoming album - in contrast to previous albums such as "Pustkowia" and "Widma".
Thematically, the new album “Poświaty” will delve into the formative period between childhood and adulthood, exploring themes of personal mythology, the transformative power of love and the inevitable pain of loss.
https://www.pagan-records.com
https://www.facebook.com/paganrecords
https://www.facebook.com/Olsproject
STRUCTURE – “HERITAGE”
Label: Ardua Music
Release date: april 25th 2025
Genre: Atmospheric Doom/Death Metal
For fans of: Officium Triste | Novembers Doom | October Tide | My Silent Wake
In the moments of silence, when we have slipped from rooms and the gaze and demands of others, we can wander through all that has been, hold the precious, present moment in our hands and weigh both our delights and despair with reasoned measure.
“Heritage is about family, history and all that makes us who we are. It is about loss, hope and all the emotions that fuel us on an everyday basis. It is a very personal album about what we become in life through our Heritage and experiences. The pictures on the artwork are from my personal family photo albums which I received after my grandfather died.” - Bram Bijlhout
Bram Bijlhout is Structure. Structure has provided the Dutch multi-instrumentalist, who spent seven years in the ranks of Officium Triste, with a framework for his creative energies since 2021. Bram’s former Officium Triste colleague, Pim Blankenstein, has contributed his powerful vocals to Structure since the beginning, with drummer Dirk Bruinenberg (Elegy) and additional vocalist Robert Soeterboek (Ayreon, Plan 9) also bringing their talents to bear on the incredible work that is Heritage…
Heritage begins with the stunning ‘Will I Deserve It’, the sound rising like a pale winter sun, its cold, grey light creeping slowly across a landscape wreathed in mist and rimed with frost. As the song begins to march across this chill vista it is immediately apparent that Structure are not just another doom/death metal band. There is beauty and doubt, hope and melancholy, even joy as a wonderful guitar solo takes flight. This is not a simple outpouring of despair – it is more nuanced, more complex…more real. While the crushing weight of grief is brought to bear in ‘What We Have Lost’, it is handled deftly and poignantly. The gentle touch of keys is heard behind the monolithic chords and desolate vocalisations; we experience the differing shades of sorrow, the intricacies of the emotional palette. Overblown gothic grandeur is cast aside for real feeling and dignity and the results are absolutely immense. ‘The Sadness Of Everyday Life’ captures the hours when the shadows are too deep and your back bows beneath the weight of accumulated sorrows, while the breadth and depth of ‘Heritage’ itself seems to work as a poetic consolation – acknowledging the dark times but insisting that they are but a part of something so much greater, that we are more than just the sum of our sadnesses. When all the towering riffs and heart lifting solos fall silent, when the masterful drumming and impassioned vocals have ended, as the final instrumental ‘Until The Last Gasp’ offers a summation of the journey experienced and a quiet defiance all its own, Heritage leaves you with a sense of completion, a lingering wonder and an understanding that there is beauty in the darkness as well as in the light.
Mastered by Dool bassist J.B. Van Der Wal (Celestial Sanctuary, Entrapment etc) Heritage possesses the perfect sound to highlight every emotive detail that is woven into its breathtaking songs. The weight of meaning in every note, word and beat is stunning. Adorned in photos from Bram’s personal family collection the sense of time, individual history and the entwining of internal and external life and influence speaks from the images. A truly special album, Heritage has found the most apt home with Ardua Music, whose reputation in the field of melodic, melancholic, heavyweight music is unparalleled. Ardua will unveil the splendour of Heritage on April 25th and no thoughtful heart or reflective soul will be left untouched, unmoved.
Line-up:
Bram Bijlhout - Guitars/Bass/Keyboards
Pim Blankenstein - Vocals
Dirk Bruinenberg - Drums
Robert Soeterboek - Additional Vocals
All music and lyrics written by Bram Bijlhout
https://www.arduamusic.com/
https://structure-doom.bandcamp.com/
https://www.facebook.com/Structure.Doom
San
Franisco (CA) - American Tech-Death Juggernaut, OMINOUS RUIN,
have partnered with Metal Injection for the video premiere of "STARING
INTO THE ABYSM," the second single from forthcoming album, REQUIEM.Just click the following link!
"Staring into the Abysm" will be available April 11 on all digital platforms.
Known for their intricate compositions and unrelenting sonic brutality, Ominous Ruin has returned with their highly anticipated nine-track album, Requiem. Willowtip Records will release Requiem May 9 on CD, vinyl, and digital formats.
A formidable leap forward in both musical complexity and emotional depth, Requiem is a powerful exploration of the human psyche, the ravages of time, and the inevitable descent into oblivion. Requiem is at its core, a continuation of Ominous Ruin’s first release, Amidst Voices that Echo in Stone. Beyond that, its conception spawned from the raw emotion of personal issues and turmoil, as it was created during a dark time in the band’s lives.
The album begins with a direct continuation from the final song off Ominous Ruin’s first album, an emotional guitar and piano ballad that brings the mood to somber, yet melodic. It immediately transitions to an explosion of chaos with the first song, "Seeds of Entropy. "
The musicianship on Requiem is, as expected, nothing short of exceptional. Guitarists Alex Bacey and Joel Guernsey showcase their technical brilliance in every track, with blistering solos and complex, interwoven riffs that keep listeners on their toes. The rhythm section, comprised of Mitch Yoesle (bass) and Harley Blandford (drums), is hardly just a rhythm section, that provides a relentless foundation of precision, power and creativity, anchoring the music as it constantly shifts between ferocity and atmospheric beauty.
The production, handled by Alex Bacey is pristine yet dense, allowing every instrument to shine through the brutal wall of sound without sacrificing the intensity of the compositions. The layering of ambient soundscapes and acoustic passages throughout the album provides an immersive listening experience, allowing the heavier elements to hit even harder when they arrive.
Pre-order:
https://bit.ly/requiem-willowtip
https://bit.ly/requiem-bandcamp
Track Listing:
1 - Intro
2 - Seeds of Entropy
3 - Eternal
4 - Bane of Syzygial Triality
5 - Divergent Anomaly
6 - Fractal Abhorrence
7 - Architect of Undoing
8 - Staring into the Abysm
9 - Requiem
Credits:
Written & Produced By: Alex Bacey
Lyrics & Concepts By: Adam Rosado
Vocals Performed By: Crystal Rose
Bass Written By: Mitch Yoesle
Drums Written By: Harley Blandford
Additional Solos And Song Writing By: Joel Guernsey
Drums Recorded By: Cody Fuentes/Rapture Recordings
Vocals Recorded By: Petr Oplatka [Petropolys Media]
Mixed/Mastered By: Alex Bacey
Artwork By: Pär Olofsson
Emblem Logo By: Alejandro Morales [Imperfect Designs]
Photography By: Catalino [Kitty] Alvarez [Cateyeview]
Management By: Joel Spielman
Line-Up:
Alex Bacey: Guitars
Mitch Yoesle: Bass
Crystal Rose: Vocals
Harley Blandford: Drum
Joel Guernsey: Guitars
https://www.facebook.com/OminousRuin
Brazilian brutal death metal veterans OPHIOLATRY have officially signed with Wormholedeath Records and announced the release of their highly anticipated new album “SERPENT'S VERDICT”, set to drop on June 6, 2025. The band has also released a teaser for the album, giving fans their first glimpse into what promises to be a devastating release in extreme metal.
They
comment on the brutality:“The album delves into themes of spiritual revenge, indigenous resistance, and the clash between ancient traditions and imposed beliefs. Inspired by real events in the Amazon, mythology, and existential suffering, the lyrics paint vivid scenes of war, punishment, and transcendence through pain. Each song tells a story, whether it be about warriors resurrected for revenge, the wrath of serpent gods, or the fall of oppressive ideologies. The words are raw, intense, and unrelenting, reflecting the chaotic brutality of the music itself.”
This signing marks a significant milestone for Ophiolatry, whose last full-length album “Transmutation” was released in 2008 through Forces of Satan Records/Regain Records. After a period of careful composition and development, the band returns with renewed purpose and vision, channeling the raw energy that established them as pioneers of South American extreme metal while evolving their distinctive sound. The album represents a departure from the relentless technicality of “Transmutation” while preserving the band's signature brutality and expanding their sonic palette.
The album functions as a sonic ritual—a brutal, immersive descent into cycles of destruction, revenge, and rebirth. Each track serves as a chapter in this narrative, combining aggressive riffs, guttural vocals, and tribal rhythms inspired by ancient warrior traditions. It is recommended for fans of Morbid Angel, Death, and Deicide.
Line up:
Diego Santiago (Bass)
Jaime Veron (Lead Vocals)
Jhorge "Dog" Duarte (Drums)
Fred Barros (Guitar)
www.youtube.com/@ophiolatryofficial2679
www.facebook.com/ophiolatry
My Kingdom Music is proud to announce the signing of VII VITIUM.Formed by talented actors of the Italian music scene [Daniele Laurenti (Kryuhm), Giampi Tomezzoli (Kryuhm, Epitaph) and Daniele Pedrollo (Kaylet)], the project aims to explore the world of sin by moving away from Christian teaching and offering a personal vision of the seven deadly sins by giving voice to their Demons.
Numerous guests have taken part in the creation of VII VITIUM, and therefore to the realization of the self-titled debut album that will be released next fall, not only as great performers but also contributing in a relevant way to the compositional aspect too.
The combination of highly personal elements has allowed the project to explore musical territories without barriers. It goes from our Dark Occult sound to the European Doom, from the Italian Progressive to the independent Rock, to end up in the Darkwave of the 80s. All of them have given their own interpretation to the fascinating theme of the project.
VII VITIUM are ready to welcome you into their sinful world.
https://linktr.ee/mykingdommusic
https://www.facebook.com/VIIVITIUM
"Horse Eater" will be available April 11 on all digital platforms.
Dormant Ordeal, are set to release Tooth and Nail, the band's first album for Willowtip and fourth overall, on April 18! The album will be available on CD, vinyl, cassette, and digital formats, and follows widely praised third album, The Grand Scheme of Things.
"We worked hard to make this fourth album happen," says guitarist Maciej Nieścioruk. "JNS Studio once again did a great job tuning in to our suggestions, while having the support of Willowtip gave us freedom to focus on creativity without being distracted. Stick around and have a listen once it's released, might be just what you're looking for."
Dormant Ordeal was formed in 2008. Their debut album It Rains, It Pours (2013), showcased the aggressive and energetic sound, while We Had It Coming (2016) refined their songwriting with thought-out structures and darker textures. Released in 2021, The Grand Scheme of Things was critically acclaimed for blending brutal precision with blackened influences and a thought-provoking lyrical approach. Over the years, known for their intense and atmospheric approach to the genre, the band has established itself as a impactful entity in the modern death metal scene.
Pre-order:
https://willowtip.com/bands/details/dormant-ordeal.aspx
https://dormantordeal.bandcamp.com/album/tooth-and-nail
Track
Listing:1. Wije i Mary, Pt. 1
2. Halo of Bones
3. Horse Eater
4. Orphans
5. Solvent
6. Dust Crown
7. Against the Dying of the Light
8. Everything That Isn't Silence Is Trivial
9. Wije i Mary, Pt. 2
Credits:
Music, lyrics and arrangements by Maciej Nieścioruk.
Drums arrangements by Chason Westmoreland and Maciej Nieścioruk.
All tracks except drums recorded by Paweł Grabowski at JNS Studio in Warsaw.
Drums played and recorded by Chason Westmoreland.
Guest vocals on "Solvent" by Dominic Nucciarone recorded by Samuel Dufour.
Artwork by See Machine.
Art direction by Maciej Nieścioruk.
Design by Michał “Xaay” Loranc and Maciej Nieścioruk.
Line-up:
Maciej Nieścioruk - Guitars
Maciej Proficz - Vocals
https://www.facebook.com/willowtip
https://www.facebook.com/dormant.ordeal/
EPITAPH pay homage to
their friend Mario "Vugan" Piemontese who recently passed
away with the release of the video for "SIZIGIA" from
their 2017 album "CLAWS". The video was shot in 2017 by
Mario Piemontese and, in memory of their dear friend, the band decided to
complete the project by making the video thanks to the editing by Mattia
Stancioiu.You can view at: https://youtu.be/nyUq5jxsJhg
Also in preparation for the CHURCH OF CROW DOOM FESTIVAL III EDITION that will be held in Pinerolo on May 2nd and 3rd, EPITAPH will be joined by FELIPE PLAZA as a singer. Below is the comment of the artist of Chilean origin, frontman of Procession and Capilla Ardiente among others: ”It’s no secret i am obsessed with the italian dark sound and the doom and mysterious gloom of both Black Hole and Epitaph, who i proudly call ”my old friends”. A friendship more than sealed with blood, sweat, backpain and loud riffs on the ”Pacto de Sangre” tour we did together back in 2017.
This is why, when Mauro called some days ago and told me they didn’t have a singer for the next (and most unique) ”Church of Crow ” festival in Pinerolo next May 3rd I couldnt’t believe it…after years of hard work and they just released one of the best doom metal albums in ages, not fair!
So it was a natural decision, ”lucky” as they are I happen to be in Italy that exact same weekend! let’s gather all you nameless demons around and let’s make the spirited walls of Chiesa San Giuseppe tremble on a once-in-a-lifetime dark sound experience…
In times when history is ignored, we should be grateful that we still have Epitaph: The Ghost of the Past!”
In the meanwhile always available the last album "Path To Oblivion" on My Kingdom Music
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Label: Comatose MusicRelease date: may 9th 2025
Genre: Death Metal
For fans of: Immolation | Vastum | Blood Incantation | Disma
Line-up:
Justin Vølus - Vocals
Ben Vanweelden – Guitar/Bass/Drums
By the invisible sea of secrets that laps silently about the foothills of Mons Ardeshir, they have heard. Far beyond the mountains of Mithrim, where the chroniclers of eternity write the many histories of Vulpecula in the blood of their broken fingers, they have heard. Doors have been opened and rifts have been traversed. The conjurers of chaos are blowing upon the horns of Ib and the malformed beasts of malfeasance who have slumbered in dreams aeons long are stirring. The stairways to the new world are open and the drums of destruction are calling; the fires of war are alight!
A new entity has crawled from the boiling swamps that lie in the deepest recesses of the death metal underworld. A force of terrifying alien power and chilling otherness that is about to bleed insidiously into our reality. Axiom Chaos have fused the devastating impact of death metal with the untameable capricious might of pandemonium and invoked the strange, compelling visions of Primacy Arrival! Beginning with the lurching monstrosity of ‘The King I Am’ that erupts into fetid, pustulent life, guitars howling over the deranged whispering of deformed divinities, Primacy Arrival proceeds to tear your reality to tattered shreds. Invoking fantastic atmospheres and radiating intimidating terror, this album transforms death metal into something unknowable and unnameable. In ‘The Gift Of Recognition’ the guitar leads seem to speak, uttering words from forbidden dimensions that make the skin crawl in fearful revulsion, while ‘Wormhold Pathways Of Conquest’ is simply inexorable. Primacy Arrival’s crowning glory however comes with its titanic conclusion – ‘Exodus Into Oblivion’. Shattering velocities entwine with spiralling guitar patterns and something majestic, almost beautiful emerges from the shadows as melodies unwind behind the monolithic sounds. Strange magic breaks through the song structure, an infiltration of madness to accompany this triumphal procession for a king from beyond, as our reality is consumed.
While the name of Axiom Chaos is a new one, those who march behind its banner are better known - Ben Vanweelden (Venomous Echoes, Ceremonic Buryment etc) and Justin Vølus (Vølus, Fall Of Gnosis, Maggot Crown etc) – and they are now united with the might of Comatose Music for the May 9th release of Primacy Arrival. Bedecked in the visionary artwork of Morket Art (Engulfed, Inverted Ascension etc) Primacy Arrival will challenge, disturb and dominate, opening new pathways for death metal as the story of Axiom Chaos begins.
https://www.comatosemusic.com/
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61565089222317
For fans of : Chimaira, Conjurer, Deafheaven, Disembodied, Gaza, Old Man Gloom, Portrayal Of Guilt, and Zao.
Hailing from Muncie, Indiana, COCAINE CULTURE have been bringing their own brand of atmosphere, dread and energy to stages around the rust belt for a decade. Originating as an Alternative/Shoegaze band, COCAINE CULTURE slowly drifted into heavier and darker waters, blending elements of Black Metal, Death Metal and Sludge. Cocaine Culture unleashes ten tracks of crushing torment, anguish and aggression!
Listen to the single "RITUAL ABUSE" at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iuGUR5Gt0CM
Tracklisting:1. Cerebral Decay
2. Ritual Abuse
3. Home Surgery
4. Lifeless Endeavor
5. Prelude
6. Flesh Vice
7. Resin Breath
8. King Of Somber
9. Death Knell
10. We Are Unwelcome Here (live)
www.youtube.com/user/horrorpaingoredeath/videos
https://shop.horrorpaingoredeath.com
www.facebook.com/horrorpaingoredeath
Speed-heavy metal powerhouse BREAKER is proud to present the lyric video for their explosive track "LIBERTY", taken from their self-titled debut EP, BREAKER, out now via Wormholedeath Records.
The track "Liberty" takes a powerful stance against the darker side of power and the distorted ideals used to justify violence and oppression. The song's unflinching lyrics critique the hypocrisy of using "liberation" as an excuse for tyranny, greed, and destruction. It explores themes of blind faith, corruption, and the devastating consequences of a society driven by false justifications. The new lyric video brings these intense themes to life, delivering an uncompromising message about the cost of liberty built on lies.
Stream the EP here: https://orcd.co/breakerep
Formed in 2023 by vocalist Terje Fiskvatn, guitarist Caleb Beal (Villain, Midnight Malice), and drummer Rider Johnson (former Razor), BREAKER quickly crafted their signature sound, blending high-octane metal with fierce energy. The band’s debut EP, Breaker, features tracks like Liberty and Babylon, written by Fiskvatn and expanded with the powerful contributions of Beal and Johnson.
www.youtube.com/@BreakerBandOfficial
www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61565187293442
Italy's DEADLY CARNAGE have signed to Willowtip Records! Over the course of two decades, the Post-Black Metal/Doom/Shoegaze quartet have continually evolved, culminately in 2023's release of the widely praised ENDLESS BLUE, an album Angry Metal Guy described as "beautiful, compelling, and unique, with a character of its own that brings its listener inside its world of contemplative melancholy and reverie." But the best is yet to come!
Deadly
Carnage continue to work on their Willowtip debut, a concept
album that promises to be their most ambitious yet! Here is what the band had
to say about it:"After a long period of silence, the time has finally come to reveal something; for almost two years we have been working tirelessly on a new concept album whose foundations were created even before releasing Endless Blue.
This time we will go back in time to address a topic that is particularly close to our hearts; Witchcraft and Witch Hunts, which between the end of the Middle Ages and the beginning of the Renaissance fueled collective fears that led to the unjust accusation of countless innocent women and men. Our new concept album does not aim to analyze the historical or sociological facts of this phenomenon, but intends to tell an intimate story of loss and personal growth through the symbolism of Witchcraft; a story seen through the eyes of a female protagonist (rightly so) who will accompany us on her journey through the night and beyond the mists to reveal ancient practices and
lost knowledge.
Many years ago we mentioned our interest in these themes with our debut album, but now, on the threshold of twenty years of activity, it is time to close the circle; for us it's time to address this still extremely current topic. We still have a long way to go to release this new album, but every day we are giving our all to its realization. Soon we will reveal more details. We can't wait to tell this new story!"
Bio:
Deadly Carnage was born in 2005 from an idea of Adres (Bass) and Marco (Drums). After the first periods of militancy in the Italian Underground Black Metal scene, the band begins to turn its gaze towards more atmospheric, introspective and intimate sounds. Since 2008 Deadly Carnage have begun to contaminate their vision of Atmospheric Black Metal with Doom, Post-Rock and Post-Metal influences in a musical journey made of lights and shadows to create a crepuscular and evocative atmosphere.
Line-Up:
Alexios – Vocals, Guitars
Dave – Guitars
Adres – Bass
Marco – Drums
https://www.facebook.com/willowtip
https://www.facebook.com/DeadlyCarnage
French
Melodic Death Doom one-man band WURMIAN proudly
presents the release of its highly anticipated debut album, "IMMEMORIAL
SHRINE", out now via Pest Records and available
here: https://pestrecords.bandcamp.com/album/wurmian-immemorial-shrineFor fans of: Katatonia, October Tide, Amorphis, Edge of Sanity, early In Flames
Crafted with painstaking care and emotional depth by multi-instrumentalist Antoine Scholtes, "Immemorial Shrine" is a brooding and immersive journey through sorrow, introspection, and existential desolation. The album's seven tracks channel the spirit of 90s Melodic Death Doom evoking the raw emotional weight of Katatonia, October Tide, and Edge of Sanity, while embracing a distinctly personal and contemporary vision.
Following the previously released singles "Aeon Afterglows" and "Where Crimson Shadows Dwell", the full album now unveils its complete sonic and lyrical narrative: a descent into forgotten memories, ancestral echoes, and the quiet majesty of grief. Melancholic melodies, cavernous growls, and crushing doom-laden riffs are interwoven with Scholtes' introspective lyricism and haunting atmospheres, making "Immemorial Shrine" a compelling listen for fans of both classic and modern Death Doom.
"Immemorial Shrine" is available now on CD via Pest Records featuring evocative artwork and packaging that complements the album's lyrical themes and sonic depth.
Enter the shrine. Let the echoes guide you.
https://pestrecords.bandcamp.com
https://www.facebook.com/wurmian.band/
SERPENT MASS RE-UNLEASHES PRIMITIVE BLACK METAL FILTH
From the darkest depths of Belgium emerges SERPENT MASS, a primitive and blasphemous black metal band worshipping analogue filth. With an uncompromising sound and relentless energy, SERPENT MASS channels pure darkness into sonic form.
Their latest release, Odious Gateways, marks a further descent into sonic barbarity, blending relentless aggression with suffocating atmospheres. Across five tracks, the band refines its uncompromising approach while remaining true to its primitive and chaotic essence. SERPENT MASS thrives in the filthiest corners of the Belgian underground.
The two demos are now available for the first time on vinyl thanks to De Pankraker, who has been a longtime supporter and was impressed by SERPENT MASS from the very beginning.
Thanks in advance. Cheers Peter / De Pankraker Records
https://serpentmass.bandcamp.com/
https://depankraker.be
Label: Rottweiler RecordsRelease date: may 2nd 2025
Genre: Heavy Metal
For fans of: Judas Priest | Hellion | Burning Witches | Warlock
The seeds of Washington State metal band, Hangfire, were sown when guitarist Sean ‘Shredder’ Searls, noted for his work with Tyraels Ascension and hugely experienced bassist Steven Tobeck crossed paths on their local music scene. They started working together, the dream being to create a new band with a classic sound – powerful, melodic heavy metal with a thunderous rhythm section and soaring vocals, riffs that instantly connected with the metal heart and solos that gleamed with the irresistible fire of the greats. After two years they found powerhouse drummer Shannon ‘The Cannon’ Laird (The Braindead, For The Love Of Suffering etc) and a year later, the final magical piece of the puzzle – vocalist Jenea Fiore. And now it’s time to Burn!
Hangfire’s debut album, Burn, is an instant metal classic. The anticipation is there immediately as the atmospheric intro of first track, ‘Hunger’, begins…and when it explodes into life in an array of magnificent riffs then the fabulous adrenaline rush kicks in. Searl’s lead guitar work is electrifying and Jenea’s voice simply breathtaking, while Tobeck and Laird create a rock solid foundation, a stage for them to duel across. Every song is marked by incredible individual performances, but also by the accomplished writing and arrangements. The pure metal magnificence of ‘Thunder’, the epic Priest-like style and bite of ‘Warhawk’; it’s so refreshing to hear such dexterity and creativity channelled into original, melodic heavy metal and a band unafraid to stretch out into different territories confident in their vision and abilities. Jenea is simply one of the finest singers you’ll hear operating in this field. Her range and accuracy matched only by her breadth of expression and character. The aggressive swagger of ‘White Lie’ and the beautifully executed ballad, ‘Falling Awake’ really shine a spotlight on her remarkable talent. With an album of this quality every song plays an integral part, but special mention must be given to first single ‘Headspin’ which captures the true spirit of metal in its every moment, as well as the grit and groove of the Western tinged ‘Outlaw’. This is the beginning of something special.
Rottweiler Records were quick to welcome Hangfire into their pack, impressed by the band’s huge potential, great songs and enthralling live performances with the likes of Greyhawk and Witch Ripper. Together Rottweiler and Hangfire will unleash the power and passion of Burn on May 2nd so be ready, because you don’t want to miss this!
Line-up:
Jenea Fiore - Vocals
Sean ‘Shredder’ Searls - Guitar
Steven Tobeck - Bass
Shannon ‘The Cannon’ Laird - Drums
https://www.rottweilerrecords.com/
https://officialhangfireband.com/
The delay is due to unforeseen quality issues with the initial pressing. In a statement released by the labels, they explained their unwavering commitment to delivering a product that meets the high standards of dedicated record collectors.
Statement from the labels:
"Who are Rune Serpent Europa and Assur Anshar Records? Before being a label, we are criminal record collectors! This means that from the moment we founded the label, the quality of our products was paramount, above all else. For us, this is a sort of mission, not just a job! We relied on a well-known pressing plant, at least online given their advertising, but the quality of the vinyl received did not meet our standards as criminal record collectors at all! Therefore, we immediately cancelled the production of Prager Handgriff with them and turned to another company, which serves several giants of the record market.
“We have only announced this problem now because we wanted to reveal a precise date for the delivery and distribution of the record alongside the delay. We also apologise to our exclusive worldwide distributor, The Circle Music, for this initial misstep, with the promise that it will never happen again! Therefore, we can announce a confirmed distribution date, set for 25 April 2025! Finally, we apologise to all the many supporters of the band, asking them to be patient for a few weeks, with the final result of having a record in their hands worthy of Olympus! And all future productions will have the same standard! Forgiveness, forgiveness, forgiveness for our inexperience, and merit, merit, merit for our dedication!"
Previously announced, the influential 1993 debut album “Arglistige Täuschung” from EBM pioneers Prager Handgriff was set to be released on vinyl for the very first time. This reissue will be available as a double coloured vinyl, limited to 300 copies in transparent red and 300 in transparent turquoise, and will include three bonus tracks. A limited wooden box edition, containing both vinyl formats and limited to 50 copies, is also available and is now almost sold out. Formed in 1990 in Witten, Germany by Stefan Schäfer (vocals) and Volker Rathmann (machines), Prager Handgriff are known for their dark and uncompromising approach to electronic body music. "Arglistige Täuschung", translating to "Deceptive Deception", is considered a masterpiece of the genre, blending haunting atmospheres, intricate sound design, and disturbing melodies.
Assur Anshar Records and Rune Serpent Europa assure fans that the slight delay will ensure a superior quality vinyl release worthy of Prager Handgriff's legacy. They thank fans for their patience and understanding.
The pre-order link remains active for those who wish to secure their copy: https://thecirclemusic.gr/product-category/distributed-stuff/?filter_artist-name=der-prager-handgriff
Tracklist:“Arglistige Täuschung”
A1.Tibet 03:54
A2.Deutschland? 03:30
A3.Klaustrophobie 03:26
A4.Flucht 03:58
A5.Herbst 05:50
B1.Das Du 03:52
B2.Zivilisation 03:27
B3.Monsun 03:38
B4.Bilder Meiner Angst 04:30
B5.Großstadtliebe 04:59
C1.Baskerville 06:08
C2.Wahnsinn 02:46
C3.Schwermetall 03:58
C4.Tollwut 03:28
D1.Prag 02:57
D2.Herzschlag 03:06 (Bonus Track)
D3.Morgengrauen 05:38 (Bonus Track)
D4.Zäsur 04:09 (Bonus Track)
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https://www.pragerhandgriff.com/
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Label: Masked Dead RecordsRelease date: may 9th 2025
Genre: Atmospheric Post-Black/Doom Metal
For fans of: An Autumn For Crippled Children | Novembre | Katatonia | Lantlos
Line-up:
Matteo Balzarini – Guitar/Bass/Vocals
*Drums on Adrift performed by Alessandro Mori (Entirety etc)
*All music and lyrics by Matteo Balzarini
The waters carry me where they will. I have given myself up to the ever flowing tides of life, either staring into the fathomless depths of murk and shadow, or watching the beautiful world that flowers and flourishes on the banks as I am carried past. I see faces, hear voices that stir memories as the cycle of light to dark to light turns on around me, as eternal as the river itself. Memories of love and laughter, of tears and pain…joy, grief, contentment, desperation…but none of them enough to keep me from the water. I am borne onwards, ever nearer to the endless sea without a shore, a passive observer upon the waves; rudderless and helpless, separated, isolated, adrift and alone.
A year on from the alluring desolation of debut album, The Silence Of Rust, Matteo Balzarini has returned with a second offering from his atmospheric, emotive post black/doom creation, Marea. Adrift is a quietly remarkable EP, that while continuing the legacy of The Silence Of Rust very much follows its own path. The journey begins with the deeply melodic riffs, measured drums and harsh vocals of ‘Useless’, a song imbued with a sense of movement and space, yet carrying the immense weight of powerful emotions. Vast oceans of melancholy are traversed, but there are moments of bittersweetness, like sunlight briefly catching the crest of waves – while the deeps remain dark and untouched by the light. Beautiful acoustic guitar leads us into the light of ‘Rusted’, a soft cloud of dreams that is then fractured and dismantled by a tattered, torn vocal and intense guitar, the perceived positivity held tantalisingly out of reach, a happiness unattainable. Finally ‘Marea’ descends upon us with a wonderful lightness of touch, a peace summoned through an invocation of the movement of water – of streams, rivers, seas and oceans. There’s a sense of reflection upon a moment and upon a life, a feeling of acceptance and maybe even a harsh joy in the final vocal cries. Adrift is a journey through music and emotion, infused with accrued wisdom, whose affect upon the attentive listener is profound.
Recorded, mixed and mastered by Carlo Meroni (Imago Mortis, Ancient, Kaiserreich etc) Adrift has been blessed with a sound that enhances all the rawness, subtlety and complexity of the emotions that it so successfully conveys. As for the album’s artwork and design, Matteo Balzarini approached artist Francesco Gemelli (Howls Of Ebb, Midnight Odyssey, Venomous Echoes etc) with a very specific brief… “a water-themed landscape that could express desolation, melancholy, but also beauty and poetry,with a graphic style that could resemble watercolour painting”…and suffice to say Gemelli has delivered the perfect visual accompaniment to Adrift. The EP will be released through Masked Dead Records on May 9th and will weave its entrancing spell across the world.
https://maskeddeadrecords.com/
https://www.facebook.com/maskedeadrecords
https://www.facebook.com/marea.rusted
Label: Road To MasochistRelease date: july 18th 2025
Genre: Blackened Post Metal
For fans of: Crippled Black Phoenix| Harakiri For The Sky | Inter Arma | Sgaile
Once an inferno of smoke, molten metal and flame, of poisoned waterways crawling sluggishly through slag heaps and waste, the air heavy with the stench of chemicals…every raindrop carrying soot within its heart. Its towers have toppled and its flaming maws grown cold, yet still it stands, a monument to blood and sweat and tears. A wound cut deep into the landscape and a scar upon the moor but surrounded by the windswept grasses and forests of oak. Snakes bathe on sun warmed rock amongst the heather, while the last furnaces roar in the valley below. A place of contrasts and complexities, of history and future dreams, the resilience of mankind and nature side by side. A cradle of stories…a home.
Ba’al were born in Sheffield, they grew and live amongst its inner city streets, in the shadows of its industrial past – but with the beauty of the Pennine hills just beyond its outskirts; one part of their hearts concrete and steel, one part moor and rill. This setting, this borderland between two states of being, this dichotomy of environments provides the stage for their second album, The Fine Line Between Heaven And Here. Drawing on their personal experiences the band have explored themes of grief, depression, suicide, substance abuse and existential dread; invoking the intensely human struggles that are played out against this backdrop of disparate elements and in every other place our troubled species has carved out a home.
The Fine Line Between Heaven And Here opens with ‘Mother’s Concrete Womb’ – a thing of beauty that emerges from enshrouding mist, a city slowly awakening…bursting into life. Furious black metal, shuddering riffs, peaks of intensity and emotion, melody drifting like soft rain, so many different elements and all so beautifully entwined, all vital to the gargantuan presence of this song. And that is the pattern that the album follows, with each track being an epic journey in its own right. Dreaming melodies bleed into sinuous riffs and caustic vocals shear through vast chord patterns, the tumbling rhythms of ‘Floral Cairn’, a cry for compassion and a more caring world, collapsing into the splintered visions of ‘Well Of Sorrows’ and the horns that bring such gravitas to ‘The Ocean That Fills A Wound’…there is so much! So much and all so deftly handled. The progression that Ba’al have made is breathtaking and this album is a watershed moment for them. Exhilarating, exhausting, elemental, emotionally draining and overflowing with too many moments of magic to mention, each song is immeasurably expansive - no matter the length of their individual durations, they seem to hold so much more than is possible. That this is Ba’al’s finest hour is an understatement of almost ludicrous proportions.
Recorded and mixed by Joe Clayton (Conjurer, Dawn Walker, Mountain Caller, Ithaca etc) and mastered by Brad Boatright (Kylesa, Vastum, Obituary, Night Demon etc), the same team that brought such a richly textured darkness to the last Ba’al release, the Soft Eyes EP, The Fine Line Between Heaven And Here sounds magnificent. This album deserves the perfect sound and that is exactly what it has been given. Adorned in the stunning artwork of True Spilt Milk Designs (Urne, Allfather, Ante-Inferno etc) The Fine Line Between Heaven And Here will be released on double gatefold vinyl and CD digipack on July 18th by Road To Masochist. This one is special.
Line-up:
Joe Stamps - Vocals
Richard Spencer - Bass
Nick Gosling – Guitar
Chris Mole - Guitar
Luke Rutter - Drums
https://roadtomasochist.co.uk/
https://www.facebook.com/baalbanduk
REJECT THE SICKNESS –“ SIGNS OF THE END”
Format: Digital CD / Physical CDLabel: Eigen Beheer
Distribution: Sonic Rendezvous
For fans of : Heaven Shall Burn, Gojira, Eye Of The Enemy, Morbid Angel, Neaera, Deserted Fear and the like…
Tracklist:
01 The Messenger
02 Acta Non Verba
03 Dark Times
04 We Enslave Angels
05 Fall From Grace
06 When I Become You
07 Chaos vs. Chaos
08 Signs Of The End
Reject The Sickness: 15 years of unbridled aggression.
Since 2010, Belgian metal band Reject The Sickness has been storming the scene with a furious mix of rhythmic death metal, ruthless melodic aggression and atmospheric black, supplemented with a touch of metalcore.
Their music is more than just sound—it’s a journey through the dark realities of marginalized youth. They explore themes of abuse, neglect, and self-harm, bringing these raw emotions to life in their lyrics.
Although their lyrics are fictional, they carry the weight of real experiences.
Singer Guy, a social worker in addition to being a frontman, weaves his observations and insights into the lyrics, giving them an extra layer of intensity and authenticity.
2025 will be a milestone year: Reject The Sickness celebrates 15 years of pure power and unfiltered expression.
And to mark this milestone, they will release their latest album ‘Signs of the End’ worldwide on May 30th.
An album in which they push their boundaries, further sharpen their style and delve deeper into the human psyche.
Their lyrics cast a shadow over the mental struggles of neglected youth—their fear, hatred, and the gnawing desire for revenge.
But adult revenge proves to be an illusion, leaving them trapped in their own thoughts, locked in a battle with no way out.
Musically, the band continues to evolve: even more rhythmic, even more atmospheric, even more catchy.
Harder, rawer, and uncompromisingly melodic. Even the mysterious realm of atmospheric black metal is explored in a few songs
Reject The Sickness is unstoppable. In 2025, they take a bold step towards complete label independence—a conscious decision, because they believe they can do it better themselves now.
Line-Up:
Zoran Van Bellegem: guitar
Jannick Govaert: drums
Guy Vercruysse: vocals
Jonas Messiaen: bassguitar
Ruben Van der Beken: guitar
https://www.facebook.com/rejectthesickness
Hailing from the vibrant city of Liepāja, Overcast Rain is poised to make waves in the global metal scene once again with their highly anticipated third studio album, Black Death. Set for release on April 11, 2025, under the esteemed Brutal Records banner, this album promises to redefine the boundaries of dark metal with a sonic assault like no other.
A Legacy Forged in Darkness
Formed in 2014 by the visionary duo Mihails Maslovs (vocals/guitar) and Kolja Kirk (drums), Overcast Rain has emerged as a beacon of Latvia’s thriving metal scene. Over the past decade, the band has undergone remarkable evolution, marked by lineup transformations and sonic experimentation, solidifying their place as one of the genre’s most dynamic and innovative forces.
Their discography boasts two critically acclaimed albums:
Since You Die (July 11, 2020)
My God Hates Me (March 1, 2022)
These releases have earned the band significant accolades, with tracks like “All Hope Is Gone” breaking into the Destrokit Rock Chart Top 50 and securing spots on the prestigious European Metal Channel rankings. Recognized as cultural milestones, both albums are enshrined in the National Library of Latvia.
The Evolution of Overcast Rain
After a brief hiatus, Mihails Maslovs and Andris Aleksejevs reignited the band in 2018, channeling a renewed vision to craft a heavier, more aggressive sound. The addition of new members and the transition away from female vocals heralded a bold new era for Overcast Rain. This revamped lineup debuted with electrifying performances at Bunker13 Fest and clinched second place at the Fresh Blood competition, setting the stage for their meteoric rise.
Black Death: A New Chapter
Overcast Rain finished album Black Death, a collection of 13 tracks that includes both brand-new songs and remastered fan favorites. This ambitious release showcases their relentless drive to push the boundaries of dark metal and promises to be a landmark achievement in their career.
Tracklist:Intro
Black Death
Satanic Slut
Rain
Nightmare
Shadows
Damned
Lost
Motherland
Helloween
White Snow (feat. Artyom Kuricyn - Yomi on Flute (mokshan lang)
War (remastered)
Winter Depression (remastered)
The Current Lineup
Mihails Maslovs – Vocals, Guitar, Keyboard
Marks Širokovs – Drums, Samples, Backing Vocals
Rudolf Vistiņš – Guitar, Bass, Backing Vocals
Andris Aleksejevs – Lead Guitar
Leonidas Heidemanis – Lead Guitar
Aleksandrs Tiškevičs – Bass
A Storm Is Coming
As Overcast Rain gears up to release their heaviest single video yet, anticipation is reaching fever pitch. Under the Brutal Records banner, this dark metal powerhouse is ready to usher in a new era of dominance.
Stay tuned for updates—the storm is just beginning.
https://songwhip.com/overcastrain
https://linktr.ee/brutalrecords.official
Formed
2020 around the foundations that built the most powerful genres of extreme
metal, Empty Throne is a whirlwind of Black, Thrash and Death Metal fused into
a unique and refreshing formula. Old line-up featured Mike Smith on drums (ex
Suffocation etc) and Jack Owen on guitar (Cannibal Corpse, Deicide etc).Now the line-up have Mike Pardi on guitar (Draconis, ex-Possessed), Gabe Seeber on drums (Kennedy Veil, Abbath etc.), Jason Ellsworth on bass (Angerot) and music/lyrics and band concept is made by vocalist CR Petit (Angerot).
In 2024 the band signs to the Swedish label Downfall Records to release debut full length album “Unholy”. The album contains six strong songs and +40 minutes of the best Darkened Death/Thrash-Metal. “Unholy” will be available on CD/LP+DIGITAL.
Line-up:
C.R. Petit (Angerot) – Vocals
Mike Pardi (ex-Possessed, Draconis) – Guitar
Jason Ellsworth (Angerot) – Bass
Gabe Seeber (Kennedy Veil, Black Crown Initiate, Abbath etc.) – Drums
https://downfallrecords.bandcamp.com/album/unholy
VOMITING BLASPHEMOUS AGONY... MURDER RECORDS is honored to present GOMOLD, a horde from the coldest caves of the Hungarian underworld, where their perverse melodies echoes in the eternal chaotic hatred from darkness...
GOMOLD was formed in 2024 and they presents us chaotic hymns from the occult arts of Black Metal, where we can be abruptly immersed in the abysses of infernal depths and where the Luciferian demons will make a filthy feast with our mortal flesh...
GOMOLD's debut demo is titled "DEMO-MMXXIV" where you can be swallowed by three hymns of impure agony, where perverse melodies vomited with blasphemous blood on the filthy altars of the profane ceremonies of death. GOMOLD's debut demo will be released soon on Cassette format by Murder Records with a edition limited to 50 hand-numbered copies...
Satanik Filthy On... Nasty Christianity Off...
RELEASE
DATE APRIL 4th 2025Official distribution by Hellstore Europe
Demo Cassette
Limited to 50 hand-numbered copies
Tracklist:
01 - Örvénylő Sötétség [05:22]
02 - Zugló Démona [04:34]
03 - Fekete Mocsár [07:34]
All music composed by Crotalos and Lucius.
All lyrics written by Crotalos and Mandragoea.
Made in the Zvgloian Cave.
Recorded and mixed: Tas Balint Pataki and Attila Csihar.
Special Thanks to Daniel „Schleki” Schlekman, David Deak and Endrion.
Layout done by Alemão and Danihell Slaughter.
The Zvgloian Heretics:
Crotalos [Guitars]
Mandragora [Vocals]
Lucius [Drums]
Big Chris [Bass]
https://gomold.bandcamp.com/album/demo-mmxxiv-2?mc_cid=15701ec760&mc_eid=20155afc03
info@murder-records.eu
www.murder-records.eu
NEWS 4.4.2025
Wir denken und hoffen mal, dass die Nr.60 dann irgendwann Ende des Jahres in Sack und Tüten ist.
Ganze 3 Exemplare der aktuellen Ausgabe gibt es noch
unter fatalunderground_leo@freenet.de
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RANZER - „LEIDKULTUR“
Die kanadische Power-Metal-Band LYCANTHRO hat ihre brandneue Single “THE GREAT MASQUERADE“ inklusive Musikvideo veröffentlicht. Auf dem Track ist Laura Guldemond, die stimmgewaltige Frontfrau der Schweizer Heavy-Metal-Titanen Burning Witches, mit ihrem unglaublichen Gesangstalent zu hören. Der elektrisierende Song ist die zweite Single aus Lycanthros mit Spannung erwartetem neuen Album “REMNANTS OF RAPTURE”, das am 23. Mai bei Psychomanteum Records erscheint.
“The Great Masquerade” ist ein episches Heavy-Metal-Duett, das das großartige dynamische Zusammenspiel zwischen Lycanthros charakteristischem Sound – einer energiegeladenen Fusion aus Power Metal, Thrash und traditionellem Heavy Metal – und Laura Guldemonds überzeugender stimmlicher Präsenz demonstriert. Der Song erzählt eine kraftvolle Geschichte und verwebt grandiose Melodien, donnernde Riffs und glühende Soli zu einer unvergesslichen Metal-Hymne.
Das dazugehörige Musikvideo fängt die Intensität und theatralische Essenz des Songs ein und erweckt die Lyrics mit einer visuell beeindruckenden Ästhetik zum Leben. Die Zusammenarbeit zwischen Lycanthro und Guldemond ist ein aufregender Moment für Fans beider Bands, denn gemeinsam liefern sie einen Song, der sowohl wild als auch hymnisch ist.
Das Video zu "The Great Masquerade" gibt es hier: https://youtu.be/MjIe6sNjy20
Das neue Lycanthro-Album "Remnants of Rapture" erscheint am 23. Mai:
Trackliste
Iris
Far Beyond the Walls
Remnants of Rapture
Cry Silver
Prison Eyes
In Demon Light
The Great Masquerade
Night of the Parasite
Rain Queen
Lost Jerusalem (Instrumental)
Solaris (Memories in Time)
Über Lycanthro
Lycanthro ist eine enigmatische Power-Metal-Band aus Ottawa, Kanada. Ihre einzigartige Verschmelzung von Power, Thrash und traditionellem Metal liefert eine epische Klangwelt, die ebenso kühn wie unvergesslich ist. Inspiriert von Bands wie Savatage, W.A.S.P., Blind Guardian und anderen, jagen Lycanthro stolz in der Welt des wahren Metals. Ihre Musik ist eine Fantasie-Reise durch die Welt des klassischen Horrors, der Popkultur und der Mythologie, die uns durch Erzählungen über persönliche Kämpfe und frenetisches Siegesgeheul leitet.
Nach einer frühen Demo und einer EP präsentierten Lycanthros bereits auf ihrem von der Kritik gefeiertem Album “Mark of the Wolf” (2021) eindringlich kraftvolles Storytelling, dynamische Arrangements und sogar die Zusammenarbeit mit einem Kammerchor. Lycanthro haben schon auf Bühnen wie dem ‘Power Metal Quest Fest’ in Großbritannien oder beim ‘Legions of Metal’ in Chicago gespielt und laden nun ein weltweites Publikum ein, sich ihrem Rudel anzuschließen.
Nachdem sie sich dem US-amerikanischen Metal-Label Psychomanteum Records angeschlossen haben, werden die wolfsechten Metal-Outlander im Mai 2025 ihr sehnlichst erwartetes zweites Album “Remnants of Rapture” veröffentlichen. Darauf beweisen Lycanthro mit jeder Note, dass das Heulen niemals stirbt, die Jagd niemals endet und die Nacht niemals still ist. IN METAL WE TRUST!
http://www.psychomanteumrecords.com/
https://www.facebook.com/Lycanthrokills/
Northern Irish atmospheric project DOMHAIN have unveiled the single “FOOTSTEPS” off their upcoming EP split with German dark folk trio EPHEMERAL. The two-song split EP "OF PINE AND OAK" will be released on 16th May via Italian label These Hands Melt.
The “Footsteps” music video was premiered via Side-Line Magazine and can be viewed here: https://www.side-line.com/domhain-and-ephemeral-to-launch-split-single-domains-video-for-footsteps-out-now/
Pre-order the EP via the record label’s webstore: https://lnk.to/EPDMN
The "Of Pine and Oak" EP sees Domhain and Ephemeral each
contribute one brand new track, both exploring vividly naturalistic, acoustic
soundscapes that evoke an extraordinary sense of quiet and ethereal melancholy.
Listeners can anticipate a unique blend of Domhain's signature emotional
intensity and Ephemeral's rich, immersive atmospheres.Ephemeral shared their excitement, stating: “We couldn’t be happier about this collaboration with our dear label mates Domhain who share our passion for mythical, melancholic and meaningful music, lyrics and visual art. It’s been a great honour for us and an absolute pleasure to join forces for this special release!”
Domhain echoed this sentiment, commenting: “We are over the moon to share the news of our collaboration with our friends and wonderful musicians from Ephemeral. We are so proud to see these two tracks side by side on this EP, and we hope you will enjoy listening to them together as much as we do. “Of Pine and Oak” is an ode to nature, to our connection to it, and to the inspiration it may bring… which we think will resonate with many of you. A million thanks to our common label These Hands Melt for facilitating this split and for always being so encouraging and excited with our music.”
"Of Pine and Oak" will be available digitally and as a limited edition (200 copies) 12” single-sided colour vinyl.
Hailing from Northern Ireland, Domhain is a new project formed by four experienced musicians from the Irish metal scene. Their sound is an emotional blend of post-black, blackgaze, and atmospheric black metal. Their debut mini-album "Nimue", released in October 2023 by These Hands Melt, featured guest cello by Jo Quail and was recorded at Foel Studio with Chris Fielding (Conan, Primordial). Each of the three tracks on "Nimue" was accompanied by a conceptual music video created by the band’s drummer and visual director, Anaïs Chareyre-Méjan.
Ephemeral is a dark folk trio from Würzburg, Germany, formed in 2019 by Ella Zlotos, Nikolaus Jira, and Patrick Maiwald. Their music creates a unique blend of melancholic folk with progressive elements, incorporating flutes, whistles, guitars, keyboard instruments, percussion, and strings, all topped with sung and spoken-word vocals. Their lyrics draw inspiration from English literature, exploring themes of longing, growth, transience, and new beginnings.
https://www.facebook.com/Domhain.band/
https://www.facebook.com/ephemeralneofolk
https://thesehandsmelt.shop/
FIST EVANGELIST is the fourth single from the Finnish death
metal powerhouse INBORN TENDENCY'S upcoming debut album.The fresh track offers a slightly different and groovier sound with hardcore influences. The lyrics deal with a change in conviction, from steadfastness to violence.
The band has previously announced that their debut album will be released sometime in 2025.
Listen to the single on music services (Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer, Tidal etc.): https://push.fm/fl/inborntendency-fistevangelist
Watch the lyric video: https://youtu.be/-9yJDLP2pXc
Inborn Tendency:
Mika Hänninen, Guitar
Hugo Tiitinen, Drums
Ville Herranen, Vocals
Credits:
Mixing and Mastering: Juho Koskinen
Cover Art: Henri Tervapuro
http://www.inverse.fi
https://lnk.bio/Inborntendency
Finnish old school death metal band MESSIAH PARATROOPS, founded in 1989, have finally released their long-awaited debut album 'LEGIONS OF TOMORROW' on April 4th 2025 via Inverse Records. The album leaves no room for weakness. It features 9 tracks where rapid blast beats, brutal guitar riffs, and furious vocals combine to drag the listener into a raw Death Metal experience.
Listen to Legions of Tomorrow on streaming services: https://push.fm/fl/messiah-paratroops-album
'Out of Reality' music video available here: https://youtu.be/L69lNB5tBp4
BIOGRAPHY:
The first shots of Messiah Paratroops were fired in 1989. Aku and Niku joined the already existing band Necrophiliac. However, we found out that there was a band with the same name in Brazil, so a name change was necessary. The official launch of Messiah Paratroops was carried out by Aku Oksala (vocals), Niku Oksala (bass), Pekka Laasanen
(drums), Janne Roima (guitar), and Mikko Vainikainen (guitar). At the time, our music was mostly thrash metal. In 1990, Mikko was replaced by Sami Jämsen on guitar, and in the same year, the first official demo Extreme Pain was released.Before this, we had recorded Rheumatoid (1989), Children of the Corn (1990), and the song Other Side in Studio Sound.
Our first official gig was at Nuorisokeskus 44 in Kuopio in 1990, and after that, more gigs started coming in. One particularly memorable gig was in Sulkava, where we played with Nuxvomica, Astenia, and Alennusmyynti. The gig was unforgettable in many ways, even so that one of our guitarists wasn’t allowed to play because of intoxication. Nevertheless, we managed to finish the show successfully.
The Extreme Pain demo sold well. With more experience gained from gigs and rehearsing in the trenches, we recorded the Lost Soul Domain demo in 1991. It sold out quickly and was well received worldwide. This led to the release of The Past EP through Seraphic Decay Records. Some copies of this rare release can still be found in various parts of the world.
Soon after, Pekka Laasanen left the band after a gig at Desperado Bar, and was replaced by Ilari Jäntti (Barathrum) on drums. In 1992, with this new lineup, we recorded The Other Gods demo. We also performed at Neulamäki Rock and the recycling center alongside Impaled Nazarene, Barathrum, and Mystification. After a few years of performing and creating new material, we recorded the Jesus Christ Cyberseed demo in 1994. This demo deviated slightly from our traditional death metal style, with lyrics focusing more on technology and sci-fi themes. After this, our war machines
went silent for nearly two decades...
In 2014, it was time to bring out the war arsenal again and start re-recording our old songs with the following lineup:
Sami Jämsen (guitar)
Janne Roima (guitar)
Tuomo Latvala (drums)
Niku Oksala (bass)
Aku Oksala (vocals)
We recorded The Breeding, Cyberseed, Lost Soul Domain, and To Be Left High and Dry, but these re-recorded versions were never released. This lineup performed two gigs: the first at Old Farts Rock in Henry’s Pub, Kuopio (2014) and the second at Finnish Death Metal Maniacs Festival in Pori (2017).
War takes its toll, and in 2017, the lineup changed once again. Sami, Janne, and Tuomo left the group, and we brought in:
Ville Vesterinen (guitar)
Antti Sinikangas (guitar)
Peachy (drums)
With Ville’s creative input, three new songs were written:
Evil Lives Among Us
Madness Incarnate
Murders of the Lake
Demo versions of these songs were recorded. This lineup managed to play a few gigs before more changes occurred. Ville left the group, and Jani Vartiainen took over on guitar. More new songs started emerging with the debut album in mind. We even managed to get to the studio to record, but the momentum began to fade...
Once again, it was time to open the tent flap and bring in new soldiers.
Pete Airaksinen joined on guitar.
Vilho Kananen joined on drums.
Jari Bäck took over as the main bassist alongside Niku Oksala.
With this lineup, new songs were written, and after years of effort, the recording of our debut album was finally completed at the end of 2023.
Our debut album "Legions of Tomorrow" will be released in April 2025.
Track
list:1. Out of Reality
2. Rats in the Walls
3. Messiah Paratroops
4. Morbid Prayer
5. Repulsion
6. Bloodlust
7. Legions of Tomorrow
8. Murders of the Lake
9. Painful Sleep
Mixed and mastered by Jari "Tupi" Tuomainen
Cover art by Niko Anttila
Line-up:
Vocals - Aku Oksala
Guitars - Pete Airaksinen
Guitars - Jani Vartiainen
Drums - Vilho Kananen
Bass - Jari Bäck
http://www.inverse.fi
https://www.facebook.com/messiahparatroops
The official video realised by Chiara Ljós can be admired at https://youtu.be/y_sfPsUvKo0
With influences as diverse as CATHEDRAL, GOATSNAKE, TYPE O NEGATIVE, DANZIG, TIAMAT, AGANOOR moves from the Eternal City creating an oppressive Doom Metal wrapped in a gothic breeze, and blended with the retro tones of the rawest of Stoner Rock.
The song "Icarus", available as digital single too, represents the band's first output and shows from its first tunes the essence of their music that is claustrophobic and hypnotic, a Doom Metal characterized by massive, down-tuned riffs and psychedelic atmospheres.
Dan, Anth, Stephen and Alex welcome you to their heavy ritual.
Pre-order CD and LP at https://t.ly/h4MmpTracklist:
1. Bury My Soul
2. Icarus
3. Nadir
4. Emerald Lake
5. Morbid Skin
6. Mind Shadowing
https://linktr.ee/mykingdommusic
https://www.facebook.com/aganoorband
Wormholedeath Records is thrilled to announce the signing of Hungarian melodic black/death metal powerhouse MORS SILENS for the worldwide release of their upcoming full-length album, "INFERNAL LEGACY," set to unleash its infernal fury on May 9, 2025.
This partnership marks a pivotal moment for the band as they celebrate their 20th anniversary, continuing their legacy of delivering crushing riffs, haunting melodies, and thought-provoking themes that resonate with listeners across the globe.
"The band was founded in 2005, making this year our 20th anniversary. To celebrate this milestone, we couldn't be more excited about releasing our new album titled "Infernal Legacy"! The record will be released worldwide under the label WormHoleDeath."Stated the band.
Infernal Legacy: A Descent into Sonic Hell
This highly anticipated album delivers a profound sonic and lyrical exploration of mental and emotional states, showcasing Mors Silens' worldview and personal struggles. Comprising ten powerful tracks, "Infernal Legacy" delves into themes of social critique, emotional turmoil, and humanity's darker aspects. The album's title reflects the legacy left for future generations—a haunting reminder of suffering, destruction, and societal exclusion. With faster, more intense, and intricately crafted compositions, the band pushes their signature sound to new heights, hoping their message reaches audiences far and wide, inspiring reflection and change.
The album’s premiere track, "Nine Circles of Hell," serves as its crowning moment—a climactic conclusion that encapsulates the darkness, chaos, and resilience found throughout the record.
Tracklist1. End of Eternity
2. Alastor
3 . Scorn
4 .Scarlet River
5. Chronicles of Devastation
6 . The Room
7 . Nine Circles of Hell
8 . Rise of the Dark One
9. Infernal Legacy
10. Obscurity of Oblivion
The Band’s Journey: From Underground to International Stages
Founded in 2005, Mors Silens has built a formidable reputation through relentless creativity and dedication:
2006: Debut demo Promising Redemption
2008: Second demo Doomed to Suffering
2014: EP Mors Certa, Hora Incerta, including videos for Black Pharaoh and Four Horsemen
2016: First full-length album Call of the Nether Realm, featuring Son of the Burning Sky and Collapse
2018: Sophomore album World of Pain, with The Brave and the Coward and Alone with My Demons
2019-2021: Overcame pandemic challenges to release Under the Dark Sun, featuring Buried Sorrow
Through lineup changes, international tours, and high-profile festival appearances alongside Fleshgod Apocalypse, Krisiun, and Kataklysm, the band has remained a pillar of Eastern Europe’s extreme metal scene.
www.youtube.com/MorsSilens
www.facebook.com/morssilens
We’re
proud to bring you the first vinyl edition for PÁSMO'S
mesmerizing debut self-titled album (originally released in spring 2024 on
cassette by the Czech label Vřesová Studánk), an unparalleled voyage
crafted through the mediums of dark post-punk and arcane heavy metal into the
remote landscapes and mystique of the fading ex-soviet Eastern Bloc.Eight songs unraveling visions of soviet industrial ruins, abandoned factories, and dissolving concrete buildings scattered amongst the band’s native Moravian-Silesian region's wild nature, and consumed far beyond, eastward more into the relics of the old Soviet horizon reclaimed by nature and falling into dusty memory. An encompassing of Eastern European culture condensed into thirty five minutes of dark musical storytelling and spiritual reconnection to the "Zone" (or "Pásmo", in Czech). The epic crust punk of Amebix and Killing Joke's apocalyptic post-punk transposed into the crumbling atomic bunkers, abandoned mines, and industrial rusted ruins of the Eastern wilderness. The visions, sounds and legacy of Chernobyl and "Stalker" transfigured into shamanic mountain rock music. Echoes of Master's Hammer's occult heavy metal reverberating through abandoned factories, streams, valleys and waterfalls. Yugoslavian long-lost punk and metal, gipsy punk like VHK/Galloping Coroners, Belarusian dark post-punk like Molchat Doma and Russian melancholic new wave like Kino dissolving into a frenzied sonic continuum where infectious melodies celebrating a cherished birthplace are woven into a dark canvas of stark history and ominous memories from the past, embracing sinister presages from the present and future, coming once again into the Zone from beyond the Russian borders...
Pásmo's debut self-titled album will be officially released April 18 2025 on vinyl and digital formats worldwide and is now pre-orderable and streamable in full via all our channels.
Thank you as always for your time and attention given to our releases. Sincerely, Sentient Ruin
https://sentientruin.com/releases/psmo-psmo
https://sentientruin.com/bands#/pasmo
Helsinki-based doom metal band DENIGRATE released their fourth full length album titled "TO THE GODDESS UNKNOWN" on November 29th 2024. In the beginning of March 2025 the founding member, guitarist and main composer of Denigrate Seppo Nummela passed away suddenly. Music video was filmed earlier and now it is finished and released to honor the memory of Seppo.
Watch the music video: https://youtu.be/h0MxKRh13WE
Denigrate's Singer Galzi tells about the Song and the music video:
"In The Light was one of the first compositions for the album "To The Goddess Unknown" -the last individual of the album release as a music video.
Also the song was the only one from the album that kept its' work name from the beginning until completion.
We wanted to make this a proper art-and-headbanging-video to underline the sheer joy of doing what we do. Huge thanks goes to Markus Saarela for capturing the moments.
Though the song tells about taking and giving nothing in return, there dwells a glimpse of hope for a change at the end.
This we will dedicate to the memory our key-member, the founder of Denigrate, Seppo Nummela. We'll keep carrying the torch, don't you worry brother!"
Tracklist01. Crystal Rest
02. The Ethics of Loss
03. Under Ether
04. The Apparition of One
05. One who holds the balance
06. Sesame and Lilies
07. In the Light
08. Semidiapente
DENIGRATE:
Galzi Kallio: Vocals
Pekka Pyrhönen: Bass
Seppo Nummela: Guitar
Teemu Riekki - Guitar
Tipi Toivanen: Drums
www.facebook.com/denigrateCamp
https://www.instagram.com/denigrate_official/
French black-metal/hardcore/crust outfit DOCTOR LIVINGSTONE presents a vinyl reissue of their final album NOTES DU PARADIS / WHOOP WHOOP WHEE WHEE.
FFO
:
Catharsis ; Martyrdöd ; Converge ; pg.99 ; The Secret.."From this magma of sound emerges a real musical personality, that of a totally schizophrenic doctor even sicker than his patients and ready to gut the listener"
17 years after its release through Overstage Imperator Productions, Notes Du Paradis / Whoop Whoop Whee Whee is the second and final album from the now-defunct French band Doctor Livingstone to be reissued in vinyl with the support of Coups de Couteau label. Known for mixing black metal, hardcore, and crust punk, Doctor Livingstone operated within a chaotic and abrasive space between genres, drawing comparisons to acts like Catharsis, Martyrdöd, Converge, pg.99, and The Secret.
Their music was intense, unpredictable, and relentlessly raw, making them a standout in the underground scene before the band eventually disbanded.
Recorded by Cédric Castel at the In The Box studio, Notes Du Paradis / Whoop Whoop Whee Whee is an experimental album that captures Doctor Livingstone's raw and unpredictable creative process, with twelve tracks—each presented in two different titles—blending abrasive textures, vulnerable moments, black metal, vocal distortion, and social commentary, all inspired by an eclectic mix of influences including Dada, the Marquis de Sade, Schopenhauer, and Cioran, and none of which were rehearsed prior to recording.
For its first ever vinyl pressing, the album has been carefully remastered by the renowned Bruno Varea, ensuring the album's sound remains as impactful and visceral as ever. The new artwork, designed by Maxime Taccardi, brings a fresh, yet faithful, interpretation to the album’s themes, offering a deeper visual dimension to match its sonic intensity which captures the essence of the music that influenced Doctor Livingstone’s early years. This is an album for those who appreciate the experimental, the unpredictable, and the boundary-pushing spirit of underground music.
Note that one of the band's distinctive features is its dark humor—the kind that makes you grit your teeth. While some bands tend to deliver a serious and straightforward message, Doctor Livingstone deliberately takes winding paths to create a sense of unease, always balancing on the edge between laughter and raw truth.
https://coupsdecouteau.bandcamp.com/merch
The band comments single:
"Sometimes when we face grief we bury it too deep for too long. The grief work remains unfinished or not done at all. We should learn to break the emotional dam before it is too late."
Listen to The Art of Grieving single: https://push.fm/fl/shadecrown-the-art
Biography:
The Finnish Shadecrown is a versatile melodic death metal band founded in Viitasaari in 2012, whose melancholic melodies and lyrics tell stories about the dark side of life. The band has released three full-length albums so far: Agonia 2016, Riven 2019, Solitarian 2021. The fourth album 0 will be released in 2025.
Track
list:01. The Art of Grieving
02. In a State of Agony
03. Fragile Chapters
04. Gone
05. Zero
06. Under the Waves
07. Inadequate
08. Tear-blind
09. Repentance
Cover art by Saku Tammelin
Line-up:
Jari Hokka - Vocals
Joonas Vesamäki - Guitar
Tomi Tikka - Guitar
Saku Tammelin - Keyboards
Janne Salmelin - Bass & clean vocals
Kalle Varonen - Drums
Guest female vocals: Sheila Bernal
https://www.facebook.com/shadecrownband
FFO: Kreator, Children of Bodom
The official video for the album's first single, "Serrated Shadows," is available now at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9er9vxQnUk0
The single is available on Bandcamp, Spotify, and Apple Music.
Sacrament of the Sick is a monumental step forward from Executionist’s previous material. Improved production, performances, and writing have made the Executionist sound nearly unrecognizable compared to the band's debut EP, Destined for Destruction. Each track was meticulously crafted and poured over in Executionist’s home studio, and the final product shows that it was worth every ounce of attention. With a clear focus on melody and tighter songwriting, Sacrament of the Sick is a sonic journey sure to leave a lasting impact on the listener.
Pre-order:
https://executionist.bandcamp.com/album/sacrament-of-the-sickTrack Listing:
1. Ultionum
2. Edge of Annihilation
3. Wheels of War
4. Serrated Shadows
5. Divided We Stand... United We Fall
6. Thy Kingdom Come
7. Strange Aeons
8. Palace of Kings
9. Sacrament of the Sick
10. Coup de Grâce
Credits:
Music written by Brett & Tristan Ash
Lyrics written by Brett Ash
Vocals, guitar, bass - Brett Ash
Drums - Tristan Ash
Produced by Brett & Tristan Ash
Engineered & Mixed by Tristan Ash
Mastered by Colin Davis of Imperial Mastering
Album Artwork by Mitchell Nolte
Logo by ModBlackMoon & HermanTwo
Line-up:
Vocals/Guitar - Brett Ash
Drums - Tristan Ash
Bass - Austin Rose
Guitar - Mike Kinder
Bio:
Executionist was officially formed in 2021 by brothers Brett and Tristan Ash, who were 17 and 13 years old, respectively at the time. Their debut EP, Destined for Destruction, was released on January 27, 2021. Two years later, Executionist released "GENESIS 666" (March 2023).
After playing many shows together as a mere two-piece, Executionist finally added a bass player in 2024, in the form of Austin Rose. The three played more shows together before finally rounding out the lineup by adding Mike Kinder on guitar in March of 2025. Around the same time, Executionist announced the forthcoming release of their debut full-length album, Sacrament of the Sick. The lead single "Serrated Shadows," has already been released, with another single set to release on April 18. With the release of their album on the horizon, Executionist aims to play live as much as possible while writing
new music for their next project.
https://www.facebook.com/ExecutionistMetal/
Symphonic
blackened death metal duo RAWMOOR proudly unveils the lyric
video for "FORTH," a relentless descent into darkness,
taken from their forthcoming album EN ROUTE, DUE for release
on May 2, 2025, via Wormholedeath.Prepare for total devastation. RawMoor unleashes Forth—a symphonic blackened death metal assault forged in defiance and drenched in wrath. This track drags you through a desolate wasteland of oppression, hypocrisy, and forced indoctrination, culminating in a rallying cry against the system.
Crushing riffs, ferocious vocals, and orchestral darkness collide to deliver a soul-shattering experience. Will you bow to the tyranny, or will you rise?
RawMoor: A Force in the Metal Underground
With an uncompromising vision, RawMoor merges haunting melodies, blistering riffs, and symphonic grandeur into an unrelenting storm of blackened death metal. Drawing inspiration from Dimmu Borgir, Agathodaimon, Windir, Cradle of Filth, Behemoth, and Finntroll, the duo carves out their own identity in the extreme metal underground.
Their upcoming album, En Route, cements their ability to balance brutality with elegance, setting them apart in an already savage genre. Guest soloist Renton (tracks 2, 3, 6) adds searing leads to the chaos, while Brim’s vocals deliver a dual assault of guttural brutality and spectral shrieks.
https://wormholedeath.com/
www.facebook.com/RawMoor
Features a diverse range of artists interpreting Laibach’s sound, including Prager Handgriff, Kirlian Camera .
To be released 21 May 2025 in limited edition vinyl, collector's edition CD and digital formats
Rune Serpent Europa, a label making a name for its unique blend of industrial, neofolk and medieval-inspired music, will release a reissue of the seminal tribute album, "Schlecht Und Ironisch - Laibach Tribut" on 21 May 2025.
Originally released in 1999, this updated version celebrates the enduring legacy of Laibach with a curated selection of classic tracks and exciting new contributions from a diverse range of artists. "Schlecht Und Ironisch - Laibach Tribut" showcases the band's profound influence on industrial and experimental music, inspiring a new generation of artists to explore the boundaries of sound and challenge the status quo.
It has been mastered to achieve optimal sound quality across all formats. This new reissue will be available in multiple formats, including a limited edition vinyl pressing with unique marble colours, a collector's edition CD with metal graphic elements and a digital release featuring exclusive bonus tracks.
It will be available in:LP Marbled Black - Numbered Edition with sticker, Insert (limited to 250 copies)
LP Marbled Brown - Numbered Edition with sticker, Insert (limited to 250 copies)
CD Jewel Case + 8-page Booklet (limited to 800 copies)
CD (Special Edition), Jewell Case + Metal Artwork
LP (Test Pressing), 30 Copies + Metal Artwork
Bandcamp digital version
The album features a diverse range of artists interpreting Laibach's iconic sound, from industrial and EBM to dark ambient and neofolk, including Prager Handgriff, Kirlian Camera, Staat Und Organisation, DDR, Andrew King, Angels And Agony.
Laibach is a pioneering Slovenian industrial and experimental music group known for their provocative and often controversial approach to art and music. Their innovative sound and theatrical performances have earned them a cult following worldwide.
"Schlecht Und Ironisch - Laibach Tribut" is a testament to the enduring power of Laibach's music and a must-have for fans of industrial, experimental and avant-garde music.
Pre-orders: https://thecirclemusic.gr/product-category/distributed-stuff/?filter_artist-name=tribute-album
Rune Serpent Europa is a label that bridges the evocative worlds of industrial, neofolk and medieval-inspired music, establishing itself as a cornerstone for fans of atmospheric and avant-garde soundscapes. Complementing this artistic vision is its sub-label, Assur Anshar, which caters to the more energetic realms of electro and EBM (Electronic Body Music). Together, these entities form a hub for creative exploration, offering not just music but a total artistic experience.
Tracklist LP
A1 Regard Extrême - Vier Personen
A2 Apathetic Atrophy - We Are Forging the Future
A3 Anesthetik Pharma - F.I.A.T
A4 Knifeladder - Dogs Of War
A5 Kathodos White
B1 Andrew King - War Poem
B2 Staat Und Organisation - Cari Amici Soldati
B3 Prager Handgriff - Message From The Dark Star
B4 DDR - Der See
B5 Kirlian Camera - The Final Countdown (Laibach Suppe)
Tracklist CD
01 Regard Extrême - Vier Personen
02 Apathetic Atrophy - We Are Forging the Future
03 Anesthetik Pharma - F.I.A.T.
04 Knifeladder - Dogs Of War
05 Kathodos - White Law
06 Andrew King - War Poem
07 Staat Und Organisation - Cari Amici Soldati
08 Prager Handgriff - Message From The Dark Star
09 DDR - Der See
10 Kirlian Camera - The Final Countdown (Laibach Suppe)
11 Paolo F. Bragaglia - Mars
12 Discordance - Agnus Dei
13 Angels And Agony - God Is God
14 Northgate - Nova Akropola
15 Manipulation - Geburt Einer Nation
16 Runes Order - The Great Seal
17 Die Larm - God Is God
18 Naevus - Bloody Ground, Fertile Land
https://runeserpenteuropa.bandcamp.com/
https://www.facebook.com/runeserpenteuropa
Following
the recent unveiling of their latest single, "AEON AFTERGLOWS",
and the anticipation surrounding their debut album, French Melodic Death/Doom
entity WURMIAN now invites listeners to fully immerse
themselves in the depths of "IMMEMORIAL SHRINE".Ahead of its official release on April 6th, 2024, "Immemorial Shrine" is now available for full streaming via Death Metal Promotion: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B9deM6EcqlI
A deeply evocative journey through bleak soundscapes and mournful melodies, "Immemorial Shrine" conjures the spirit of early '90s Melodic Death/Doom while embracing a contemporary production approach. The album unfurls in seven immersive tracks, each exploring themes of existential dread, solitude, and the inexorable passage of time. Antoine Scholtes' masterful composition and multi-instrumental execution breathe life into WURMIAN’s vision, weaving icy harmonies with thunderous riffs and cavernous growls.
Taking inspiration from titans of melancholic extremity such as Katatonia, October Tide, Amorphis, and Edge of Sanity, WURMIAN forges a sound that is both reverential and forward-thinking. "Immemorial Shrine" is an album that resonates with sorrow and intensity in equal measure, offering a deeply introspective yet sonically crushing experience.
The album will see its official CD release via Pest Records on April 6th, 2024. Pre-orders are available now: https://pestrecords.bandcamp.com/album/wurmian-immemorial-shrine
Let the shadows of "Immemorial Shrine" envelop you—listen now, and experience the weight of its haunting melodies and unrelenting darkness.
https://www.facebook.com/wurmian.band/
https://pestrecords.bandcamp.com
GRINDPAD - “VIOLENCE “ (re-release)
Format: VinylLabel: Iron Shield Records
For fans of : Slayer, Exodus, Madball, Anthrax, Municipal Waste and so on….
Tracklist:
01. My Name Is Violence
02. Burn the Rapist
03. Toxic Terror
04. The Knife Is Sharper than Ever
05. Justice Part 1: Crime
06. Justice Part 2: Punishment
07. Revuelta
08. Blood, Sweat and Pride
09. Mature Love
10. MK Ultra
11. To Those About to Die
12. Cephalopod Idolator(bonus track)
13. X-Mas Mosh(bonus track)
When Grindpad released their full album ‘Violence’ in 2020, it was meant to pave the way for the band.
With a strong release in hand, two big release shows planned in both Utrecht & Berlin, it was supposed to be their moment.
Sadly, Covid ruined everything; the lockdown started LITERALLY on their releasedate.
Fast forward, 2025. Violence is already 5 years old and Grindpad celebrates this with a re-release on vinyl!
Following the success of the EP ‘Sharkbite!’, Grindpad proves once again that they can not only improve but also create a full-length album packed with high energy, violence, and dare we say... fun thrash metal.
‘Violence’ is a masterpiece of up-tempo songs that make you want to fight the neighbours, but also features great mid-tempo thrashers that make you want to bang your head.
As the icing on the cake, this special vinyl release includes two exclusive bonus tracks that further highlight Grindpad's versatility and talent. Variety is, after all, the spice of thrash.
Don't miss this unique opportunity to get ‘Violence’ on vinyl and complete your collection. Prepare for a musical experience you won't soon forget!
GRINDPAD is:
JG – Guitar
Max - Drums
Axel - Guitar
Rik - Bass
Olivier – Vocals
Highlights for GRINDPAD
1 full length album released by Iron Shield Records and received very well by press & audience:
5 EP’s released by International labels and received very well by press & audience:
Dutch Metal Battle (2010, Winner)
Sharkbite (2017, independent – 2023 vinyl reissue, Iron Shield Records)
Violence (2020, Iron Shield Records – 2025 vinyl reissue, Iron Shield Records)
Finger Collector Crew (2023, Iron Shield Records)
https://www.grindpad.com/
Tracklist:01. Spiral Through
02. Drowned
03. My Name is Your Name
04. Avichi
Now released song and music video "Drowned" is the second single from EP. The track fuses the raw intensity of black metal with the crushing melodies of melodic death metal and heavy, chugging riffs. Towards the end, hardcore and punk metal influences emerge, adding depth and dynamic contrast.
Watch the music video: https://youtu.be/6K5JAlMTL6c
Listen to the single on music services (Spotify, Apple Music, Tidal, Deezer): https://push.fm/fl/underwaterfather-drowned
The band tells about the song:
"What’s the song about? Well, cheerful topics like addiction, depression, and anxiety. In this story, the protagonist’s life slips out of control — like a bar of soap in a prison shower — until they ultimately decide to paint a picture… with their victim’s blood. The lyrics, penned by Samu Haatainen and Jere Harju, take the listener deep into the darkest corners of addiction, portraying its pain, destruction, and the extreme consequences that unfold when things spiral too far.
The track also features guest vocals by Jere Harju. "Drowned" is not only a stark depiction of addiction’s hopelessness but also a powerful collaboration, where Harju’s distinctive voice and lyrics bring an intense and haunting element to the song’s conclusion"
Biography:
Formed in the summer of 2024, Underwater Father was born from the vision of Samu Haatainen (guitars, vocals), who sought to create something darker and more stripped-down compared to their other band, Of Spite. Sharing most of its members with Of Spite, the lineup consists of Antti Lampinen (bass), Jan Lindberg (guitars, backing vocals), and Joonas Nieminen (drums) — a tight-knit unit with a shared passion for pushing metal’s boundaries.
Musically, Underwater Father weaves together the ferocity of black and death metal with the emotional depth of melodic metal. Drawing influences from bands like Mgła, Horna, Uada, Cradle of Filth on the extreme side and Sentenced, Bloodpit, and Somehow Jo! etc. On the melodic spectrum, the band creates music that is both crushing and atmospheric. Lyrically, their songs explore themes of birth, death, karma, and the search for meaning in life’s journey—both the light and the darkness that shape our fate.
https://www.facebook.com/underwaterfather
Genre
: Blackened
Heavy MetalLabel : Masked Dead Records / Sulphur Music
Release date : April 30th 2025
FFO: Judas Priest, Iron Maiden, King Diamond, Bewitched, Morgul Blade, Nite, Black Magick SS.
Blackened Heavy Metal hex STREGA unveils its first spell: "Stryx Strega Strygae" drops three astonishing songs which seems to be summoned from a never existed old dark fantasy saga of a unique bewitching charm.
With members of Ponte Del Diavolo, Darkend and The Headless Ghost, "Stryx Strega Strygae" features a style mixing 80's Heavy Metal classics with the eerie voices of Black Metal and sinister, theatrical scenarios. Furthermore, all lyrics are in Arrakyan, the band's peculiar language.
The hex has been cast. Expose your soul the curse and get bewitched!
Sale points:
80's Heavy Metal classics + Black Metal vocals + theatrical keyboards;
Lyrics in Arrakyan, the band's peculiar language;
With members of Ponte del Diavolo (Season of Mist) and Darkend (Dark Essence);
Dark fantasy atmosphere and aesthetics;
For fans of Judas Priest, Iron Maiden, King Diamond, Bewitched, Morgul Blade, Nite, Black Magick SS.
Tracklist:
1) Stryx Strega Strygae;
2) Era Kuolemann
3) Til-Aar Hyleventïdar
Strega is:
Stryx - vocals
Ombra - guitars
Teschio - guitars
Spettro - bass
Incubo - drums
Il Diavolo Misterioso - organ & synth (guest)
https://www.facebook.com/maskedeadrecords/
https://www.facebook.com/strega.officialband
YHWH: Arcane Blackened
Death Metal unleashes "TETRAGRAMMATON" via
WormholedeathIn a thunderous collision of Belgian and Thai extreme metal sensibilities, enigmatic blackened death metal project YHWH has inked a devastating deal with Wormholedeath, preparing to unleash their debut EP "Tetragrammaton" on April 25, 2025.
Check out the trailer of Tetragrammaton here : https://youtu.be/1zcvsJ76nO0
Forged in the shadowy depths of underground metal, YHWH emerges as a cryptic musical entity led by composer Schem HaMephorash and her sister C. Bones, with S.M. Goat Ritual joining their ritualistic sonic assault in June 2024. Their debut EP represents a raw, uncompromising exploration of extreme metal's most primal instincts.
Tracklist
1. Realm of Darkness
2. Majestic Hatred
3. Police Bastard
4. Burden of Flesh
"These tracks are eight years in the making," the band cryptically reveals. "No overarching concept—just a relentless progression of sonic brutality inspired by the most extreme metal pioneers."
"Tetragrammaton" promises to be an unfiltered descent into the most visceral realms of blackened death metal, drawing inspiration from the genre's most relentless predecessors.
https://www.facebook.com/WormHoleDeath
Serpent Corpse have come up with an all killer no filler release of their own which not only fortifies their thrashy death metal sound but also expands upon it, as is evident from the latter songs of the album, with the last one alone being over 9 minutes long! Listen to one of the tracks from this release at https://serpentcorpse-label.bandcamp.com/album/retaliate
SERPENT CORPSE – “RETALIATE”
Genre
: Death
MetalAfter unleashing a superbly received full length album in "Blood Sabbath", Canadian death metal band Serpent Corpse have come up with a new release with strong focus on songwriting and which sees them take their steely, thrash-tinged sound ahead. The songs on "Retaliate" are fleshed out but never forced, showcasing their full expression with them being generally longer than usual. The shortest song on this EP is over five minutes while the longest song crosses the nine minute mark, which clearly indicates the band's progressive tendencies. Each of the songs are packed with riffs albeit meticulously and there are sublime progressions within them all. The raw energy is palpable and comparable to the bands from the late 80s/early 90s when death metal still intermingled with thrash metal elements and the sound kept mutating. It is exciting to see the sound evolve especially towards the end, where they attempt to break out of the mould to write music that is more experimental without losing the plot. Serpent Corpse have not only aced the test with their faultless rendering of classic sounding, thrashy death metal music but their ability to work on it to make it something more than what we've been accustomed to listening to all these years is quite frankly impressive.
Line up
Adam Breault - Guitar
Andrew Haddad - Vocals & Bass
Christian Lacroix - Guitar
Zachariah Su - Drums
Cover artwork by Lucas Korte / Shoggoth Kinetics
Track listing
1. Brazen Serpent
2. Iron Corpse
3. The Undying
4. Meteor Summon
Release date - June 27th, 2025
https://serpentcorpse.bandcamp.com/
https://www.facebook.com/transcendingobscurityrecords
Thank you very much! Kunal Choksi Label owner Transcending Obscurity Mumbai, India
Release
date :
02 May 2025Genre : Progressive Symphonic Black Metal
Origin: International
Duration: 41min21
Label: Les Acteurs de L’Ombre Productions
Network Distributor: Season of Mist / Plastic Head
Digital Distributor: The Orchard
Tracklist:
01. Empyreal Spindle
02. Legion Of The Moirai
03. Wrestling With The Gods
04. In The Throes Of Ascension
05. Arcane Creation
06. On A Starpath
07. The Sentinel
08. Supernal Light
09. Crowned
10. Q.E.D
Les Acteurs de l'Ombre Productions are delighted to announce the signing of KHÔRA!
Khôra is an international cosmic black/death metal band offering an atmospheric, sinister and orchestral journey. Initially a one-man band created in 2012 by Ole (ex-Autokrator) and author of a demo in 2016, the band took shape with the recruitment of Vasilis Kranos (Savaoth) on vocals and Lars E. Måløy (Dødheimsgard) on bass. The debut album “TIMAEUS” was released in 2020 (Soulseller Records).
Khôra returns in 2025 with a new album and a new line-up: Ole has surrounded himself with Frenchman Frédéric Gervais (Orakle, Cor Serpentii) on vocals, Swede Göran Setitus (ex-Setherial, Svartghast) on bass, and a new orchestrator in the person of Kjetil Ytterhus (Profane Burial, Haimad); he also includes other well-known guest artists from the metal scene: Rune 'Blasphemer' Eriksen (ex-Mayhem), Kristian Niemann (ex-Therion), Wolfgang Rothbauer (live Belphegor), André 'Cosmocrator' Søgnen (The Wretched End) and many more!
Mixed and mastered in France by Frédéric Gervais at Studio Henosis (In The Woods, Monolithe, Misanthrope, Pensées Nocturnes...)
https://www.facebook.com/KHORA.Official
The successor to “TIMAEUS” is called “ANANKE” and will be released on May 2025.
Pre-orders are now available: https://lesacteursdelombre.net/product-category/preorders
It is with great pleasure that today we unveal the cover of NIHILI LOCUS album "SEMPER" out on June 20th. Created by the great Norwegian photographer Kjetil Karlsen , the pic fully represents the essence of their music made of soft lights, dark atmospheres and extreme sounds. Here is also the tracklist of "Semper" that will be released on vinyl, digipak CD and tape:
Tracklist1. Lugubri Lai
2. Polvericellule
3. Pensieri Nebulosi
4. (Grida) La Notte Eterna
5. Incolore Aberrazione
6. Il Tuo Sangue Per I Miei Maiali
With "Semper" we will release "Nihil Morte Certium" that is the reprint for the first time on double vinyl of the band's entire discography including "Mors" never released in physical format and "Premature Exequie" the 1991 demo of the first NIHILI LOCUS' incarnation when their moniker was OMIDIDIO.
Both works have beed completely re-mastered in a spectacular way by Giuseppe "Buzz" Nicolò at Lost Soul Studio and feature covers created by the same Kjetil Karlsen
Last, but not least, a celebratory BOX titled "Ineffabilis Memoriae Regurgitatio" limited to only 75 copies, will be out on the same day. It will include all the already mentioned new and old stuff, plus exclusive merchandise. The cover of the BOX has been realized by the talented Italian photographer Rossella Nikita Berton.
NIHILI LOCUS, a name, a cult, the history of Italian Extreme Music.
Pre-order now: https://t.ly/VLgvZ
NIHILI LOCUS come from Turin area and were born from the band OMICIDIO, formed in 1989, with Massimo Currò (bs), Mauro Veronese (gt), Bruno Blasi (v) and Roberto Ripollino (dr).
After the recordings of the demo "Premature Exequie" in 1991, the band change their name in NIHILI LOCUS and in 1992 Valeria De Benedictis (gt) joined the group who released quite soon the 7"EP "Sub Hyerosolima..." distributed by Obscure Plasma Records. In 1994 they released the concept tape "...Advesperascit..." which led them to have their first official contract with Boundless Recs, for the release of the MCD "...Ad Nihilum Recidunt Omnia" in 1996 recorded with keyboardist Simone Fanciotto.
In the years to come the group's activity was very unstable, until 2009 when they found themselves in an essential formation with the original members Massimo Currò (bs), Mauro Veronese (gt), and Roberto Ripollino (dr). With this line-up, it was recorded "Mors" only available for free download online. In the following years, Terror From Hell released a collection of all the recordings up to 1996 on CD.
The last years has served the band to concentrate on the conception, creation and recordings of the new album "Semper", the release that will finally allow the band to reap the fruits of a career always characterized by a melancholic pathos embodied in a dark sonorous extremism.
"Semper", along with the reissue and celebratory box, is scheduled for June 20th 2025, all on My Kingdom Music.
Releases (June 20th, 2025):
"SEMPER" [digipakCD, LP, Tape]
"NIHIL MORTE CERTIUM" [Gatefold 2 LP]
"INEFFABILIS MEMORIAE REGURGITATIO" [BOX with "Semper" in digipakCD, LP, tape; "Nihil Morte Certium" in Gatefold 2 LP; OMICIDIO "Premature Exequie" LP + exclusive merch].
Line-up:
Bruno: vocals
Valla: guitars
Ale: guitars
Max: bass
Robi: drums, growls
https://linktr.ee/mykingdommusic
https://www.facebook.com/nihililocus
NEWS 29.3.2025
Um Euch das Wochenende noch einmal zusätzlich zu verschönern,
gibt es heute natürlich mal wieder einen kleinen Nachschlag an richtig fetter, derben
und heftiger Unterhaltung Mucke.
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CRUENTA VENGANZA bringen am 16.05.2025 ihr drittes Album "LEGEND" heraus. Als erste Veröffentlichung präsentieren die Death Metaller nun den Song "MOON BASE MASSACRE" in Form eines Lyric Videos.
Bei einem der drei folgenden Fakten handelt es sich um einen Aprilscherz:
1. Die Hintergrundbilder des Videos sind vollständig KI-generiert.
2. Der eingeblendete Songtext besteht aus von Hand geschriebenen, eingescannten Buchstaben, die anschließend manuell Zeile für Zeile zusammengesetzt wurden.
3. Bei dem Mann auf dem Album-Cover handelt es sich tatsächlich um Danny Trejo.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FsWrZDi4EwE
DESERTED FEAR – Dritte Single "VEINS
OF FIRE" und Video ab sofort online! DESERTED
FEAR veröffentlichen heute nach „The Truth“ und „Blind“ bereits die dritte
Single ihres neuen Albums “Veins Of Fire”, das am 25.04. über Testimony Records
erscheinen wird.
Die dritte Single ist der Titeltrack „Veins Of Fire“, hier könnt ihr das Lyric-Video sehen: https://youtu.be/IsbJiChz8fc
Die Band dazu:
„Mit „Veins Of Fire“ veröffentlichen wir heute den Titelsong unseres neuen Albums. Der Song, wie auch das Album, sind eine Reflexion über den Zustand unserer Welt – zwischen Hoffnung und Abgrund. Er steht für den Moment, in dem man sich trotz Schmerz, Wut und Ohnmacht nicht unterkriegen lässt und aus Glut wieder eine Flamme wird.“
Video Credits:
Video by Irvan @ The Black Visual Studio
Mix & Master by Fabian Hildebrandt @ Eisensound
Tracklist:
1. Into the Burning Lands
2. The Truth
3. Blind
4. Storm of Resistance
5. Embrace the Void
6. Rise and Fight
7. At the End of Our Reign
8. Echoes in the Silence
9. We Are One
10. Veins Of Fire
Mit „Veins Of Fire“ eröffnen DESERTED FEAR ein neues Kapitel in ihrer beeindruckenden musikalischen Karriere. Ein Album, das ohne Umwege direkt ins Blut geht. Eine größere Hitdichte gab es bisher auf keinem Album von DESERTED FEAR.
Über die Jahre haben DESERTED FEAR die Kunst des Songwritings immer mehr perfektioniert und präsentieren sich auf „Veins Of Fire“ auf dem bisherigen Zenit ihres künstlerischen Schaffens. Songs wie „The Truth“, „At The End Of Our Reign“, „Blind“ oder der Titeltrack „Veins Of Fire“ sind echte Hymnen, die vor Hooklines nur so strotzen, ohne das gewisse rotzige Old-School-Feeling vermissen zu lassen.
Neues Jahr, neues Album, neues Label. Bei DESERTED FEAR stehen die Zeichen auf Sturm!
Produziert (Recording, Mix, Mastering) wurde „Veins Of Fire“ von Gitarrist Fabian Hildebrandt im Eisensound Studio in Jena.
Line-up:
Manuel "Mahne" Glatter – vocals, guitar
Fabian Hildebrandt – guitar
Simon Mengs – drums
John Gahlert – bass (live)
Das Cover Artwork stammt von Roberto Toderico, für das Layout zeichnet sich Chris Orosz verantwortlich.
Formate:
"Veins Of Fire" wird als limitiertes, handnummeriertes Digipak (1000 Einheiten), als Jewel Case CD, als schwarzes Vinyl sowie als Marble Green Vinyl LP und Transparent Green Vinyl LP erhältlich sein. Weitere limitierte farbige Vinyle werden exklusiv im Bandshop erhältlich sein.
Shop:
https://desertedfear.ffm.to/veinsoffire
http://lnk.spkr.media/desertedfear-fire
DESERTED FEAR werden Ende April zur Veröffentlichung von „Veins Of Fire“ auf Tour gehen.
Veins Of Fire - Tour 2025
Deserted Fear
Kvaen
Fall Of Serenity
Messticator
Do 24.04. Hamburg - Bahnhof Pauli
Fr 25.04. Essen - Turock
Sa 26.04. Jena - F-Haus
So 27.04. Osnabrück - Bastard Club (Matinée!)
Mo 28.04. Kassel - Goldgrube
Di 29.04. Hannover - Musikzentrum
Mi 30.04. Berlin - Cassiopeia
Do 01.05. Wiesbaden - Schlachthof
Fr 02.05. München - Backstage (Halle)
Sa 03.05. Stuttgart - Club Zentral
3.-5.7.2025 Ballenstedt - Rockharz Festival
1.-2.8.2025 Dortmund - Dortmund Deathfest
Tickets: https://www.desertedfear.de/tour
www.desertedfear.de
www.facebook.com/desertedfear
Heute gibt es schon wieder spannende News, die direkt von unseren Freunden von MOTÖRHEAD kommen: Es geht um die Enthüllung der Lemmy-Statue in seinem Geburtsort Stoke-On-Trent, die wir in einem früheren Post für den 8. Mai angekündigt hatten. Dieses Ereignis wurde nun um einen Tag auf den 9. Mai verschoben.
LEMMY FOREVER STOKE-ON-TRENT-Zeremonie und Statue-Enthüllung auf den 9. MAI 2025 verlegt
Freunde, Römer, Landsleute, Frauen und Motörhead-Fans jeder Art und jedes Glaubens, wir freuen uns, bestätigen zu können, dass die Lemmy Forever-Zeremonie und die Enthüllung der Statue in Burslem, Stoke-On-Trent, am FREITAG, 9. Mai**, ab 16 Uhr GMT stattfinden wird. Phil Campbell wird anwesend sein, um die Beisetzung von Lems Asche in einer beeindruckenden Statue zu begleiten, die von dem hiesigen Bildhauer und großen Motörhead-Fan Andy Edwards geschaffen wurde. Wir freuen uns, Lemmy Forever in seinem Geburtsort zu sehen. Viele weitere Details werden wir in den kommenden Wochen bekannt geben, also haltet bitte Ausschau nach weiteren Updates.
**Für alle, die sich wundern: Es handelt sich um die gleiche Veranstaltung, die ursprünglich für den 8. Mai angekündigt war. Da dies aber der 80. Jahrestag des VE-Days ist, schien es angemessen, sie auf den 9. Mai zu verlegen.
Label: Xtreem Music
Release Date: June 10th 2025
Genre: Death Metal
For fans of: Dismember | Entombed | Vomitory | Chaos Breed
Beneath a skull-faced moon on a night when old and young alike shake and sweat beneath their sheets as the reaper travels through their dreams, when the mausoleum gates fall broken to the ground and the ways to Tartarus stand open…then the dead arise to hunt. From beneath the flames and through the graveyard dirt their mouldering corpses rise, tattered sinew and fragmenting bones infused with strength and spirit for one night of vengeful freedom. One night of spite and violence, one night of lust and hunger; one night to tear down the living and drag them into realms below!
Four years on from their Regurgitated Into Existence debut, Finnish death metal fiends Deathgoat have returned for your bodies and your souls! Dragged Into Realms Below is their new nine track album of funeral rites and undead rebirth, absolute death metal in every twitching limb and empty eye socket. Beginning with the haunting notes of intro ‘Alkulima’, part lament, part invocation and all evil, Dragged Into Realms Below is a rampaging beast spawned from the rotten womb of early Scandinavian death. Savage tracks like ‘Congregation Of Disease’ are rife with riffs infused with horror and arcane ritual, devilish and dark. From the absolute inferno of ‘Dying To Be Dead’ to the malignant majesty of the album’s concluding, title track, via the glorious atmospheric lead work of ‘Compulsive Cannibalism’, Dragged Into Realms Below is everything a death metal album should be. Complete with a feral, snarling guitar tone, drums like hammers on coffin lids and a voice that speaks from the abyssal pits of the underworld, no death metal addict will be able to resist the lure of this gut wrenching poison.
Adorned in the masterful artwork of Bram Bruyneel (Officium Triste, Hideous Divinity etc) Dragged Into Realms Below will be unleashed upon the world on June 10th by Xtreem Music, who are fast becoming a byword for brilliance when it comes to supreme old school death metal! When this out of control hearse comes careering out of the night this summer, be prepared for total annihilation!
Line-up:
Chope666 - Drums
Vicar Miggoat - Guitars
Nihilist - Guitars/Backing Vocals
Putrid Worm - Vocals
L.F. Molestor – Bass
https://www.xtreemmusic.com/
https://www.facebook.com/deathgoatdeathmetal
MURDER RECORDS ( info@murder-records.eu , www.murder-records.eu )is honored to announce the upcoming funeral ceremony where BLASFEMATOR will join with SEPULCRAL to carry the coffins of desecration in the funeral march where this filthy split will be presented and which is entitled "BESTIAL RITES OF MORBID LUST".
BLASFEMATOR are an infernal legion from Greece formed in 2022 that presents us with an overwhelming raw Black Thrash Metal that is complemented by morbid melodies allowing us to penetrate the perverse underworld of darkness where cadaveric filth will devour us incessantly.
SEPULCRAL come from the putrid bowels of Colombia formed in 2023 and present us with a nefarious and impure Black Death Metal moldy with the blasphemous odors of sulfur that evoke the profane rot of death.
The prophets of death have already begun to sound their unholy trumpets to announce the malevolent ritual of lust where the bestial legions of hell will be able to hear the call for this sonic feast that Murder Records is preparing to present. This release is not recommended for sensitive creatures who are offended by raw perversity and where blasphemy is presented exposed without censorship. For all those who feel offended, a big fuck you, this is a release only for the true infamous demons of the extreme Underground. Only Death Is Real...
SATANIK THRASH BLACK DEATH RAW METAL...
BLASFEMATOR
/ SEPULCRAL – "BESTIAL RITES OF MORBID LUST"
Split Cassette Limited to 100 copies
Tracklist:
SIDE A
BLASFEMATOR
01 - Diabolik Incarnation [03:05]
02 - Morbid Lust [3:39]
SIDE B
SEPULCRAL
03 - Bestial Rape [5:00]
04 - WarGoat Ritval [3:01]
05 - Conquerors Of The Black Oath [3:11]
Release Date: June, 6th 2025
Official distribution by Hellstore Europe
BLASFEMATOR Biography:
Blasfemator was formed back in 2018 by Necrobaphometh (vocals, bass) under the name Goatslaught in Ioannina, Greece.
After releasing one demo tape and a split the band went on hiatus until 2022.
With the addition of Infernal Sadomator (guitars) and Hemophiliak Cadaverik Warmaster (drums).
They reformed the band as Blasfemator and began working on new material.
As years went by all the members relocated in Athens and in 2024 2 tracks were recorded.
During a rehersal for a split with Sepulcral.
BLASFEMATOR Line-Up:
Necrobaphometh (Vocals & Bass)
Infernal Sadomator (Guitars)
Hemophiliak Cadaverik Warmaster (Drums)
blasfemator666@gmail.com
https://www.facebook.com/people/Blasfemator/100064083732922/
SEPULCRAL Biography:
Sepulcral was formed in 2023 by Dante (Goatsodomy) on guitar and vocals along with Felipe (Goatextermination) on drums.
In 2024, BestialBlackgoat-Militant on bass and SadogoAngelgoat on vocals joined them, recording their first full EP (4444).
Impure sound that evokes death extracting three tracks for the split with Blasfemator.
SEPULCRAL Line-Up:
Dante Goatsodomy (Guitar & Vocals)
Felipe Goatextermination (Drums)
BestialBlackgoat-Militant (Bass)
SadogoAngelgoat (Vocals)
torodante503@gmail.com
Andrews passed away on March 19 at age 51. The band states: "A highly in-demand singer and guitarist, Jeff performed on numerous albums and played countless live shows as a member of many notable bands from the upstate New York area. He is loved and missed by many."
The Beginning of the End is available to stream/purchase at:
Digital distribution for all major platforms via Death Farm Records. Any labels interested in collaborating with the band for a limited physical pressing of The Beginning of the End, please contact: thefinalsleepny@gmail.com.
Fans of classic death, black, and doom metal take note! FLESHSPOIL delivers a haunting and aggressive soundscape, and features a lineup of seasoned musicians: Jeff Andrews (guitar/vocals), a veteran of New York’s metal scene, known for his work with The Final Sleep, Armor Column, Hush, Ironweed, Scavengers, and Held Under. Mike Van Dyne (drums), known for his role in Arsis, where he played on acclaimed releases such as A Celebration of Guilt and A Diamond for Disease, and toured globally alongside heavyweights like Behemoth, Arch Enemy, Exodus, Cynic, Dying Fetus, Grave, Necrophagist, Napalm Death, and Six Feet Under. Dan Saltzman (bass), hailing from the Bay Area, whose impressive work has been showcased in Illucinus and The Hunt, as well as recent demonstration videos for ESP bass guitars.
Produced and mixed by Brett Portzer (Skinless, Author & Punisher, Arsis), The Beginning of the End consists of six tracks clocking in at 37 minutes. It is the creative vision of Andrews and Van Dyne, who recorded two albums and performed together alongside such notable bands as At The Gates, Wolves In The Throne Room, Sanctuary, Rivers of Nihil, Fates Warning, All That Remains, and many others with their previous band, The Final Sleep. The Beginning of the End additionally includes guest appearances by Kyle Chapman (Aethereus, Blighted Eye), John Judson (Rwake, Scott Kelly), and Petr Oplatka (Illucinus).
Track
Listing:
1. Bleed Through This Life
2. Skies Turn To Graves
3. Fleshspoil
4. Walking Dead
5. A Frail Demise
6. Born Into Despair
Credits:
Guitar solo and additional chaos on “Bleed Through This Life” by Kyle Chapman of Aethereus and Blighted Eye.
Guitar solo on “Walking Dead” by Petr Oplatka of Illucinus.
Lap steel guitar on “Bleed Through This Life” and “Skies Turn To Graves” by John Judkins of Rwake.
Drum tracking engineered by Brett Portzer at White Lake Music & Post.
Guitar and vocal tracking engineered by Van Dyne/Andrews.
Produced, mixed & mastered by Brett Portzer.
Music and arrangements by Andrews/Van Dyne. Lyrics by Andrews.
Cover art: “L’Umana Fragilità” by Salvator Rosa (1656)
Line-up:
Mike Van Dyne - Drums
Jeff Andrews - Guitar/Vocals
Dan Saltzman - Bass
https://fleshspoilofficial.bandcamp.com/album/the-beginning-of-the-end
MURDER RECORDS is proud to announce the next noise epidemic campaign, where DISFIGURED HUMAN MIND joins forces with HORRÍVEL, to make a split that will be released in cassette format and that manifests itself as a despicable campaign of hatred towards the modern Underground of today and where true Noisecore, as well as pure Raw Anarko Punk, do not belong much less identify...
This split is a manifest of social intolerance against the Noisecore of Sesame Street and the Punk of Disney of today, where everything is offensive in this modern world full of hypocrisy and pathetic sentimentalism of this nutela generation...
HUMANS ARE LIKE PURE SHIT... FUCK YOU ALL!!!
Disfigured Human Mind and Horrível are two projects that never intend to fit into this shitty modern Underground, where the falseness of the true values of the true Underground are humiliated with shameful shitty attitudes! In this manifest of antisocial noise, the corrosive Noisecore prevails and the caustic Raw Anarko Punk reigns, without the need to please anything or anyone! Here there are no mixes, only those who know the real meaning of the true essence from pure Noisecore and true Antisocial Anarko Punk, will be able to understand what is exposed here, the rest will only feel bothered and offended by the explicit hatred vomited on your face with this horrendous split...
Here nothing will be pleasant and everything will be done in the most decadent and offensive way possible! Don't expect anything from us, because we also don't expect anything from you, much less your insignificant attention, pathetic tolerance or your idiotic sentimentalism! Die everyone, it's a favor you're doing to the true Underground, infested with mongoloids and hothouse flowers who only need attention and acting like porn stars giving ass and licking dicks, so they can play at concerts or festivals! Put all your concerts, festivals, tours, parties and social gatherings up your ass, we are not interested at all to be part of it...
This split will not be sold or marketed to the idiots of the modern Underground, where damn capitalism reigns! When the Underground starts to be a business, it simply stops being Underground and that is why we are less and less rats in this rotten underworld, where only the true sewer rats of hell can survive without selling their character! For those bastards who want to acquire a copy of this split, they must contact Murder Records "ONLY" who will make the necessary copies to prevent this split from reaching the hands of ignorant humans who have sold out to the modern Underground and for that reason, no one is interested in these weak and shitty sellouts and who should not have a copy of this split! Before contacting me to ask for a copy, first check which side of the Underground you are on and do not try to make a fool of me because I am not stupid! I have been in this underworld for many years and I will check your attitudes before giving or selling you a copy, do not try to lick my balls or put your finger in my ass because you will die fast and without mercy...
Don't care about us because we don't care about you either! You and your opinions are insignificant and means absolutely nothing to us! If you defend political ideologies, whether they are left or right, if you care about human rights that are nothing more than brainwashing in controled herds of humans, who don't know how to use their brain, do us a great favor, go fuck yourself and don't try to fool us with your shitty theories! Our hatred is eternal and we don't want to waste our time with your shitty attitudes, much less listen to your senseless speeches!
WE RESPECT ANIMALS NOT HUMANS...
WE DON'T DISCRIMINATE ANYONE WE HATE EVERYONE...
DISFIGURED HUMAN MIND IS YOUR WORST NIGHTMARE AND NOT YOUR SWEET DREAMS! THIS IS NOISECORE CORROSIVE FULL OF HATE STAY AWAY FAR AWAY! DISFIGURED HUMAN MIND IS TRUE NOISECORE PROTEST AND NOT A PATHETIC PARTY GRIND...
The necrotic rot that Disfigured Human Mind presents in this noise campaign is titled "Eternal Hatred With Absolute Contempt...", which presents three exclusive manifests of pure Noisecore where hatred and social contempt are exposed directly in a violent and aggressive way, without sympathy or sentimentality! Not recommended for Sesame Street Grinders or for the idiots of the happy Grind of Carnival, where they like children's parties with balloons and walking around all masked...
DISFIGURED HUMAN MIND -"ÓDIO ETERNO COM DESPREZO ABSOLUTO..."
01 - Ideais Corrompidos E Valores Destruídos...
02 - Ruído Anarko Punk...
03 - Ódio Eterno Com Desprezo Absoluto...
Punk noises recorded in Portugal in November 2024.
Social insults spewed in the Netherlands in December 2024.
Mastered and produced at Junkie Noise Studios in the Netherlands in December 2024.
This Noisecore session was recorded for use on the split with Horrível from Brazil.
DISFIGURED HUMAN MIND:
Cadaver Panafernalicus (Vomiting Hate & Screaming Contempt)
Cadaver Efermus (Translucent Drums)
Cadaver Possessus (Horrific Guitar)
Improvised Necro Noise Violent Grindcore
https://disfiguredhumanmind.bandcamp.com
HORRÍVEL IS RAW ANARKO PUNK EXTREME KHAOS AND NOT COMPLETE STUPIDITY FROM THE MODERN UNDERGROUND COMERCIAL SHIT! HORRÍVEL IS TOTAL DESTRUKTION WITHOUT SOCIAL TOLERANCE...
From the cursed bowels of the third world, Horrível presents its nefarious noise campaign entitled "They Don't Want to Understand..." where three new and exclusive noise campaigns are presented for this split that are complemented by two noise campaigns taken from the "Promo 2017". Not recommended for Disney Punks acting like idiots, who only defend ridiculous causes and who think they are right, but who are nothing more than a human shit photocopy of each other eating shit with spoons and defending stupid causes with nonsence speeches...
HORRÍVEL - "ELES NÃO QUEREM ENTENDER..."
01 - Mundo Moderno
02 - Persona Non Grata
03 - Eles Não Querem Entender...
04 - Anti-Motivos *
05 - Teleguiados *
Sections recorded in November and December 2024, at Horrendous Home Studio and LF Studio, in Hell de Janeiro.
* Tracks taken from PROMO 2017, section recorded at Estúdio Somzeira in December 2017.
HORRÍVEL:
MXS – Vokaos
SXA – Guitar & Bass
IXG – Drums
Raw Krust Poisonous Anarko Punk
horrivel.grindcrust@gmail.com
https://horrivel.bandcamp.com
Draw
for the cover made by Tereza Terror
Layout for this Split made by Leo Mora
Manifest of hate writed by Danihell Slaughter
OUT NOW
Release Date: 28/MAR/2025
Split Cassette with a corrosive manifest against ideologies of the modern Underground, all idiots of the happy Grind from Sesame Street and all the pathetic cartoons in the Anarko Punk from Disney...
For the humans of shit, all of you can continue your journey and don't waste your time because this is definitely not for you, so go on with your life because you don't belong here...
FUCK OFF YOU ALL BASTARDS OF SHIT...
WARNING
This release will be distributed privately and to purchase a copy of this split you must contact Murder Records who will evaluate whether you really deserve to have a copy of this damn noise manifest.
All copies will be made in a DIY way and all will be personalized, so I don't intend to waste my time making copies for ignorant humans who don't know what they are acquiring, much less am I willing to make anything for grinders or punks, fashionable in the modern Underground and who think they are someone special, I don't want waste my time...
The full description of this release will be duly announced soon, and will contain some exclusive surprises made with total dedication for true addicts of extreme noise and who remain faithful to the Underworld of darkness...
All the ignorant people on social media and the idiots who sell out in the modern Underground, who don't understand anything about it, can listen to this shit on Bandcamp if they want and if they don't, it will be an honor to not count with your insignificant contribution...
This will be another release made in the style that Murder Records likes to present their releases, without following conventional formats, keeping their identity intact and inviolate. For those who know the work done by Murder Records, I think I don't need to say much here to tell you what's coming, so stay tuned because the next noise apocalypse will be duly announced soon, among other relevant information about this split manifest...
SUPPORT THE TRUE CADAVERIC UNDERGROUND...
NOISE ON... WORLD OFF...
info@murder-records.eu
www.murder-records.eu
"Chiaroscuro is a converging point of careful study and artistic impulse, conducted through an interpretation of melodic extreme metal forms"- Cassiopeia, vocalist/lyricist
Chiaroscuro is
now available on digital and limited-edition CD via Unholy Anarchy Records.
Order and stream the EP at https://unholyanarchyrecords.bandcamp.com/album/chiaroscuro
Tracklisting:
1. Sunbeat
2. Hekatomb of Malevolence
3. Unbridled Darkness
4. A Song for Ghosts
The band is set to hit the road in support of the EP. Tour dates are as follows:
4/03 @ Bonk's Bar - Philadelphia, PA (w/ Bastard Cross & Frog Myst)
4/04 @ Ralph's Rock Diner - Worcester, MA (w/ Caregiver & The Outlourdes)
4/05 @ El Bunker Del Diablo - Queens, NY (Del Diablo Fest)
4/06 @ Quinnz Pinz - Middletown, NY (w/ Grave Heist & Ape Metro)
4/07 @ Wax Atlas - Baltimore, MD (w/ Fear Agent & Julia Set)
Vocalist/lyricist Cassiopeia and guitarist/songwriter Nick Temoshok met during their brief stint in a local Baltimore band. The two soon pulled away from that project in a vie for a firm establishment of their collective creative endeavors.
Thus came CHIAROSCURO, by way of a self-produced demo quietly released in 2024. A full live ensemble was arranged shortly thereafter, playing multiple shows in and around the Baltimore area.
Drums for Chiaroscuro were recorded at The Sludge Factory in Baltimore, MD, with vocal tracking done at Eternal Rapture Studio. The EP was produced by Wes Walker at Eternal Rapture Studio in Aberdeen, MD.
Art by George Cruikshank, of "The Drunkard's Children" series, Plate VIII (1848) “The Maniac Father and the Convict Brother are Gone -- The Poor Girl, Homeless, Friendless, Deserted, Destitute, and Gin Mad, Commits Self Murder.”
CHIAROSCURO is:
Cassiopeia: Vocals
Nick Temoshok: Guitars/songwriting
Adam Smith: Percussion
Ben Baris: Bass
Clay Baucom: live rhythm guitarist
https://unholyanarchyrecords.bandcamp.com/
https://www.facebook.com/chiaroscurometal/
The
time has come to present the second single from "COMPENDIO
ESOTERICO ELETTRONICO", the debut album of ALBUS
DIABOLUS, the incredible creature shaped by Elisa Montaldo and Samael
Von Martin. The song is "Albus Diabolus", it's the opener of the
album, and it reveals another aspect of the dark and lysergic universe of the
project, where experimentation and avant-gardism reign supreme.
The song is available on all digital platforms and on Youtube at the link https://youtu.be/5oXlLbmUiCs
The song is a direct expression of the band's intent, namely to destabilize normality and the expected, to be an insane entity in the European Electro-Goth scene.
The album "Compendio Esoterico Elettronico" will be released with a slight delay compared to what was previously announced. Set this date: May 30th, 2025
Out only on vinyl and digital as well as in a bundle version with shirt, shopper bag and poster, the album is available in Pre-Order at http://bit.ly/3CejxJq
The journey into their Art has just started!
To you who love the emotions of works like "Tenebre" by Simonetti / Pignatelli / Morante, and bands like EINSTURZENDE NEUBAUTEN, COIL, CURRENT 93, VISITORS, simply welcome to the world of ALBUS DIABOLUS.
https://linktr.ee/mykingdommusic
Polish atmospheric black/epic doom metal project DIVINE SOVEREIGN, the brainchild of visionary musician Cezary Rochnowski, announces a groundbreaking record deal with Wormholedeath Records. The debut album "DAWN OF A NEW AGE" is set to transport listeners to the mysterious planet Autaxia on May 9, 2025.
Tracklist
The Ruins Of Autaxia
2. Enshrined Kind
3. The Absolution
4. Essence
5. The Weakness Of Own Flesh
6. Dawn Of A New Age
Divine Sovereign emerged in 2023 with a mission to craft monumental compositions. Inspired by luminaries such as Ethereal Shroud, Panopticon, Gallowbraid, and Atlantean Kodex, Rochnowski's sonic landscapes combine crushing doom, soaring atmospheres, and intricate black gaze textures.
The album invites listeners to explore Autaxia, an enigmatic planet where the remnants of a tragically fallen civilization reveal a haunting tale. Dawn of a New Age delves into the dual nature of religious zeal—both as a unifying force and as a catalyst for societal collapse.
The story unfolds through a cinematic lens: a research vessel lands on a desolate world and uncovers the ruins of Autaxia. Archival fragments recount the rise and catastrophic fall of a once-great society consumed by religious extremism. Each track serves as a chilling archaeological excavation, peeling back layers of historical trauma and philosophical depth.
'Dawn Of A New Age' isn't just an album - it's an existential expedition into the heart of human belief systems. Divine Sovereign examines how spiritual passion can simultaneously inspire remarkable resilience and trigger devastating societal collapse. The album invites listeners to explore Autaxia, an enigmatic planet where the remnants of a tragically fallen civilization reveal a haunting tale. Dawn of a New Age delves into the dual nature of religious zeal—both as a unifying force and as a catalyst for societal collapse.
The story unfolds through a cinematic lens: a research vessel lands on a desolate world and uncovers the ruins of Autaxia. Archival fragments recount the rise and catastrophic fall of a once-great society consumed by religious extremism. Each track serves as a chilling archaeological excavation, peeling back layers of historical trauma and philosophical depth.
'Dawn Of A New Age' isn't just an album - it's an existential expedition into the heart of human belief systems. Divine Sovereign examines how spiritual passion can simultaneously inspire remarkable resilience and trigger devastating societal collapse.
www.facebook.com/DivineSovereign
Tracklist
1 Armées de la Nuit
2 Damnée
3 Cheval Astral
4 Verminateur
5 Au Jugement de Soi
6 Invasion
7 Envahisseurs
8 Prière de Remords
9 Bons Baisers d Outre
10 Reviens
At last, the second wind of youth is blowing for “French Heavy Metal” – and, to be honest, not a moment too soon. It took just over 40 years for France to finally have its own heavy shock-rock band, ANIMALIZE: a name you may already have seen on some French and German lineup events over the last four years.
“Who do these extroverts think they are, sporting outrageous outfits with harnesses and chains? Brandishing a chainsaw and a katana in the middle of a concert, then vomiting blood all over the audience? Really?!” Yes, really.
Year 2025. ANIMALIZE are back with a new full-length, Verminateur – but this time, entirely in French, at the request of maniacs since their first record, 2020’s Tales From the Crypt EP. If their Meat We’re Made Of debut album in 2022 showed the visible part of the iceberg, then Verminateur displays the true sound of the band, pushing the boundaries! That celebrated first full-length might’ve seen the band evince a sort of restless genius – speed metal synthesized with power-thrash and traditional metal into a dizzying-yet-addicting blend, jumping across countries and even continents with insane ease – but on Verminateur, ANIMALIZE lock into a lazer-sighted focus that sees them making good on the anthemic side of things they only hinted at before. Mostly mid-tempo, strutting and cruising with charisma, nearly all of the album’s ten tracks (barring a one-minute synthy & cinematic “Invasion” and the dramatic piano piece “Prière de Remords”) hit that heavenly balance between buoyant hook and heavy thrust, between rock-god maximalism and back-street mischief. It’d not be inaccurate to say some of the tracks could’ve been on MTV circa 1985…if that channel aired in France. And when ANIMALIZE wanna rip forth in speed metal mode, they do so with a streamlined power that’s a marvel to behold. Oh, and the all-French lyrics simply make Verminateur that much more sublime, surprising, and above all unique.
For he is the earth cancer eliminator. He is the VERMINATEUR! Because the vermin is YOU.
To coincide with the release of ANIMALIZE’s Verminateur, DYING VICTIMS will be reissuing Meat We’re Made Of. Taste the New Wave of French Heavy Metal…again!
Line-up:
Jessman - Guitars
Coyote - Vocals, Bass
RattleGab - Guitars
Hyungminator - drums
From Lyon, France
Artwork:
Morgan Turner
Release date:
23rd May 2025
Release info:
Regular LP edition on black vinyl, with insert, poster, sticker, postcard and download code.
Special LP edition on glow-in-the-dark vinyl, with insert, poster, sticker, postcard, download code and patch.
CD with sticker and obi.
www.dyingvictims.com
https://dyingvictimsproductions.bandcamp.com/
After the success of their debut album, "Heavy Lies The Crown", the band took some time off to craft a masterpiece that's faster, darker, and more intense than ever before. Now, just over two years later, they're back and ready to unleash this beast upon the world!
Listen to the album on music services (Spotify, Apple Music, Tidal, Deezer etc): https://push.fm/fl/wretchedpath-seaofdeath
Tracklist
01. Release Of Violence
02. Death Machine
03. Apophis
04. False God
05. Rot Alone
06. Violence Within
07. Wretched Path
08. Sea Of Death
Record Label: Meara Music
Release date: March 26th 2025
Formed in 2020 by seasoned musicians from renowned bands like Pestigore, Born of Thorns, Tukkanuotta, and Warmen, Wretched Path was born out of a desire to return to their Death Metal roots. Their debut album received rave reviews from various magazines and websites, and they played several gigs around Finland including the legendary Nummirock festival 2023.
https://www.wretchedpath.com/
https://www.facebook.com/wretchedpath
Watch Spirit of Gravity music video: https://youtu.be/IZ4S5DrNBgs
‘Spirit of Gravity’ is a relentless onslaught on the listener that introduces both the fresh sound of the band as well as their new bass player Mertta Halonen. Being perhaps Sargassus’ heaviest song to date, it features aggressive blast beats and wailing tremolo riffs ornate with shrieks and guttural growls, much
like in some modern black metal songs.
The song was initially formed around the peculiar blast beat that starts the song. Later the bunch worked all together on the song, refining it into what you’ll now know as ‘Spirit of Gravity’. Once the song felt complete enough, it was time to pen fitting lyrics. The chaotic nature of the song demanded the listener’s attention, so it only made sense to write the lyrics from the point of view of a rabidly preaching ritualist. With bass parts being composed last, they managed to highlight some groovier elements that can be found in Sargassus’ earlier works. The end result is something familiar, yet superlative.
Thematically ‘Spirit of Gravity’ centers around themes of rebirth, Nietzschean philosophy and conformity. The lyrics are structured like an occult ritual of renewal, where the participants ingest poisons to break free from a circular existence, but in typical Sargassus fashion the ritual is likened to a wildly inebriated communion. Structure and sincere practices are mirrored with chaos and natural human perversion, masking philosophical ponderings about the eternal recurrence and life’s immanent worth.
The band comments:
" ‘Spirit of Gravity’ is no doubt Sargassus’ heaviest song to date. While the song might showcase clear modern black metal influences, it is not without groovier and eerily calming passages. The chaotic nature of the song may partly reflect the whims of the band itself, but this oppressing feeling is also a key theme on the rest of the upcoming album. ‘Spirit of Gravity’ tells the story of an ecstatic ritual in occult fashion, while reflecting on philosophical aspects of eternal recurrence and life’s immanent worth."
Listen to Spirit of Gravity on streaming services: https://push.fm/fl/sargassus-spirit
Sargassus - Spirit of Gravity (Single 2025)
Composed by Teemu Leskinen, Matias Rokio & Matias Stenman
Lyrics by Matias Stenman
Vocal Production by Raging Cannon
Mix & Master by Joona Muistola @ HAW Studios
Cover art by Matias Stenman
Line-up:
Matias Rokio - Drums
Teemu Leskinen - Guitar
Matias Stenman - Vocals
Mertta Halonen - Bass
https://sargassus.com
https://www.facebook.com/sargassusband
We’re
proud to announce and orchestrate the ascension of SAMIARUS,
a new black/death metal horde rising from within the thriving SF Bay Area punk
and metal scene, and whose terror-engulfing debut EP “REIGN
DESTROYER” is on the launch ramp for a late April 2025 release via
Sentient Ruin.
The gruesome short player has been teased by rising extreme metal blog Toilet Ov Hell, who in premiering the track “NEW IRON AGE” have remarked how the release introduces a “new era that is not built on faith and reason, but on smashed faces and encroaching decay” and that the band’s music is “dirty, gross blackened death metal“ - you can check out the feature and the track https://toiletovhell.com/premiere-samiarus-new-iron-age/
Samiarus (or Samyaza as more widely known in Aramaic) is the Arabic name of the leader of the Watchers in apocryphal abrahamic scriptures, a rebel angel who shared knowledge with men and birthed the Nephilim, becoming a danger to divine power and law and turning into the absolute usurper. Conceived from within the SF Bay Area punk and metal underground (by current and past members of Abnutivum, Meth Sores, Flesh Dungeon, Doomsday, Slaughteruin, Abstracter and Mentor), emerging black/death metal terrorists Samiarus embody their namesake concept of abysmal occult usurpation to the boldest through their debut EP “Reign Destroyer”, a twenty three minute siege of blown out, bestial sonic upheaval fuming from the iron jaws of terror. While deliberately embracing the cruelty and darkness of the war metal movement developed by bands like Blasphemy and Archgoat, Samiarus’ own formulaic sonic design for the gruesome deposition of all oppressors has brought in a number of other influences to further weaponize their subversive terroristic vision. These influences mainly come from punk and hardcore bands like G.I.S.M., Doom, Raw Nerve, Cult Ritual, Discharge and Siege, as well as from some of the band members’ interest in certain strains of industrial and noise music. A concoction of retaliative audial tactics that has ultimately shaped an anarchic war-torn sonic scourge grueling with dismal reflections on the human condition and on society’s worst embodiments.
Samiarus’ debut “Reign Destroyer” EP is slated for an April 25 2025 release via Sentient Ruin on LP, CD, MC, and digital formats worldwide, all pre-orderable now via all our channels.
Sincerely, Sentient Ruin
https://sentientruin.com/releases/samiarus-reign-destroyer
https://sentientruin.com/bands#/samiarus
Tracklist
1 Flames of Hades
2 Infernö Crematörio
3 Black Fire Demon
4 Purgatory Raiders
5 Sword of Baphomet
6 Rapid Possession
7 Oathbreaker
8 Mark of the Beast
9 Templar's Curse
You wouldn’t have guessed it early on, but HELLCRASH would eventually – and patiently – refine their ancient attack, relatively “cleaning up” something still unclean. When they formed in 2013, a debut album was still a way off, but when it landed in 2021 on vinyl via DYING VICTIMS, Krvcifix Invertör proved HELLCRASH were a power-trio in the grand tradition of domestic legends Bulldozer, brewing a similarly sleazy (and EVIL) style of speed metal. And yet, despite another OTT cover suggesting otherwise, their second album announced that there was MUCH more brewing in HELLCRASH’s cauldron. Released in 2023, Demonic Assassination saw a fine-tuning of songcraft and a polishing of production that paid off in spades, now nodding more to later GBH, Carnivore, and Warfare.
Alas, a dozen years after their formation, HELLCRASH have pulled off the impossible and refined this attack even further with LP#3, Inferno Crematörio. Of course, another totally OTT cover graces the album, and somehow it makes absolute sense with where HELLCRASH are now going. Whereas its predecessor took various routes – sometimes more speed metal, other times more thrash, or even metalpunk before it was such a thing, often all in the same song – Inferno Crematörio sees a streamlining of their songcraft and a “deftening” of sensibilities, where energy is retained and even doubled through more dynamic playing and indeed an emphasis on dynamics itself. By and large, HELLCRASH here sound their most blackened, but “blackened” in the sense of evil thrash and speed metal imbued with more atmosphere: not “spooky” in the kooky sense, but definitely more sulfurous and sinful, brimming with a sense of space that sounds huge and intimate simultaneously. Likewise, the trio exhibit a newfound charisma that (spit)shines through this sulfurous surge, like Satan laughing as he spreads his wings. That everything’s not 666% overdrive all the time ably benefits these ten tracks – and concluding with 10-minute(!) epic in “Templars’ Curse” – resulting in a more thoroughly headbanging, maybe-medieval, and immediately memorable listen. And, truth be told, perhaps HELLCRASH’s best record yet…but only time will tell.
In the meantime, maniacs for such ‘90s icons like Zemial and Germany’s Desaster or especially such esteemed labelmates as NOCTURNAL, BLACKEVIL, and HEXECUTOR, you’re hereby commanded to reap the hellish bounty of HELLCRASH’s Inferno Crematörio!
Line-up:
Skullcrusher - Bass
Hellraiser - Vocals, Guitars
A.R. Evilbringer - Drums
From Santa Margherita Ligure, Italy
Artwork:
Samuele Scalise
Release date:
23rd May 2025
Release info:
Regular gatefold LP edition on black vinyl, with poster, sticker, postcard and download code.
Special gatefold LP edition on orange vinyl, with poster, sticker, postcard, download code and patch.
CD with sticker and obi.
www.dyingvictims.com
https://dyingvictimsproductions.bandcamp.com/
MALUM MORTEM - "VOLUME I"
Genre : Depressive Black Metal
Release date : 26/04/2025
Label : Black Mass Prayers
FFO: Austere, Nyktalgia, Forgotten Woods, Make a Change... Kill Yourself
"Volume I" is composed of old and new songs made by Malum Mortem (aka Valentino Aragues), few of these already released as demo versions. All songs have been remixed and remastered in order to create a cohesive and emotionally touching full-lenght album, rich of negativity, loss and suffering. As often is for Depressive Black Metal, the sound is raw and abrasive, yet the style is rich of melodies, well balanced high-pitched vocals and atmospheres of angst.
Tracklist
1. 0+
2. Awaiting For My Death
3. You Were My Angel
4. Ghost In Love
5. The Rising Of Darkness
6. Hate God And Kill Yourself
7. Unpunished
Line-up:
Valentino Aragues – Everything
https://www.facebook.com/blackmassprayers/?_rdr
https://www.instagram.com/malummortem_dsbm/
FLY! is a fast and mean rock ‘n’ roll machine from Melbourne. Emerging from the darkest depths of the Aussie wastelands, FLY! united with a singular vision: to play fast, loud, and mean rock ‘n’ roll, harkening back to the raw power of 1970s and early ‘80s rock. Inspired by the likes of Motörhead, Judas Priest, and AC/DC, FLY! are a rough ‘n’ rowdy amalgam of their influences, and then some!
Formed in 2023, FLY! blasted onto the Australian rock scene, playing up and down the east coast and leaving a trail of destruction (and empty beer cans) in their wake. 2024 saw the release of FLY!’s dangerous debut demo with a string of blistering national performances to follow, seeing FLY! share the stage with the likes of the Cosmic Psychos, Cancer Bats, and heavy metal brethren (and now-labelmates) AARDVARK, among many others.
With two songs reprised from that demo, the quartet now present their first full-length, …or Die! Wasting not a whole minute as they ride “Into the Wasteland”, these road warriors take flight across the 11-track / 39-minute album: a no-holds-barred love letter to speed, desert highways, murderous marauders and relentless riffs. Lean, mean and unclean, their high-speed, raw-power rock ‘n’ roll kicks out the jams with judicious efficiency. There’s no overthinking these desert-wasteland anthems; you simply hop on and go, go, go! FLY!’s vicious, high-speed rock explores themes such as weapons, beer, homicidal maniacs, and the power of acceleration! And while not overtly retro-oriented, there’s an authentically late ‘70s feel to …or Die!, from the just-distorted-enough guitar tones, the crash ‘n’ bash rhythms, and especially the songwriting itself: juiced up like Bomber, strutting like Stained Class, sleazy like Powerage. Add in a touch of mid ‘70s Thin Lizzy and a punk-and-proud attitude like Zeke – or hell, even spiritual cues to their homeland’s rich tradition of garage rock – and you’re left with no choice: FLY! …or Die!
Tracklist
1 Into the Wasteland
2 Highway Fiend
3 The Sinner
4 Bowie Knife
5 Lecherous Lover
6 Loser
7 Fly or Die
8 Freeway Phantom
9 Gasoline
10 6-Pack
11 Sweet Leaf
Line-up:
Tom Thompson - Bass
Willy Cox - Vocals, Guitars
Rodney Speedman - Drums
Malcom 'Mouldy' Black - Guitar
From Melbourne, Australia
Artwork:
Oscar Bonin
Release date:
23rd May 2025
Release info:
Regular LP edition on black vinyl, with insert, poster, sticker, postcard and download code.
Special LP edition on orange vinyl, with insert, poster, sticker, postcard, download code and patch.
CD with sticker and obi.
www.dyingvictims.com
https://dyingvictimsproductions.bandcamp.com/
NOMAD
SNAKEPIT PRODUCTIONS
proudly presents:
HELHEIM- „ BLOD & ILD“
For the first time ever, the third full-length album by the Norwegian pagan ensemble Helheim is now finally available on vinyl!
Neither band nor album need further introductions, of course...
Nine tracks spread over nearly 40 minutes of music, printed as an exclusive 200 copy limited edition (50 black and 150 marble gold/black vinyl)!
To keep everything in its proper zeitgeist, we decided to keep it all as close to the ’00 original release as possible, so expect no alternative layout or a fancy digital re-mastering enhancements!
We are thus presenting “Blod og Ild” in its natural form, and this time on the most noble of formats!
UNBEGOTTEN / VELO MISERE - “SILENCIO Y DEMENCIA”
From Spain, two misanthropic hordes have returned to torment humanity with their prayers of Death: Unbegotten, a vicious and mystifying entity formed in 2016, responsible for one demo and two full-length albums, and Velo Misere, a 5-piece horde, striking again after having previously released A demo, an EP and a full-length album.
With each band presenting 3 brand new tracks of nihilistic necromancing Black Metal, Nomad Snakepit Productions and Altare Productions joined forces to unleash this split LP unto the slumbering scene, in a limited edition of 250 copies.
This is the soundtrack for the all-consuming void...
All you need to do is dive...
SVARTSYN – “ VORTEX OF THE DESTROYER”
With its tenth full-length album, Svartsyn delivers a work rooted in both its present vision and primordial past. “Vortex of the Destroyer” unfolds in two intertwined chapters: four new compositions alongside six resurrected relics from Chalice, the entity that would become Svartsyn in 1994.
The first half of “Vortex of the Destroyer” embodies a refined yet relentless approach, shaped by instinct and hindsight alike. From the ruin of Atlantis to the flames of Surtr and Fenrir, these songs channel Svartsyn’s pursuit of apocalyptic grandeur – a descent into the abyss.
The latter half harks back to the autumn of 1992, breathing new life into six compositions first forged under the Chalice banner. Conceived at the dawn of the second wave of Black Metal, these tracks honour the band’s origins. Re-recorded with present clarity, their essence remains untouched: wild, sinister, and unmistakably Ornias.
By uniting its earliest fire with its latest incarnation, Svartsyn asserts an unbroken path of black devotion. “Vortex of the Destroyer” is both a return and an advance, where destruction and renewal converge.
With both CD & LP coming out by the hands of Norma Evangelium Diaboli, Nomad Snakepit Productions was given the honour of casting this new masterpiece on cassette tape, in a limited edition of 100 copies!
Svartsyn cassette reissues:
“The True Legend” ltd. tape
“Wrath Upon the Earth” ltd. tape
“Black Testament” ltd. tape
“In Death” ltd. tape
As a cherry on the cake, all Svartsyn albums previously released on CD/ LP by Agonia Records have now been released for the first time on cassette tape!
Featuring the original layout, each tape-release is limited to only 50 copies, so you better act fast if you want some!
https://shop.nwnprod.com/
DYING VICTIMS PRODUCTIONS is proud to present SEXMAG’S highly anticipated debut album, SEXORCYZM, on CD and vinyl LP formats.
Possessed night. Full moon. A disgusting corpse digs its rotting body out of a cold grave. Twisted death will soon attack for the second time, forcing the metalheads to bang their heads.
Thus comes the full-length arrival of SEXMAG, appropriately titled Sexorcyzm. If 2021’s Sex Metal lewdly introduced these Polish degenerates to the international metal underground – a full 25 minutes of caustic & careening sound, drawing equal strength from ‘80s proto-black metal and the vilest thrash – then this 39-minute debut album will decisively blow open the gates to Hell. Whereas that mini-album sounded like the most garaged old New Renaissance release left rotting in the sun and covered in black-candle wax, here do SEXMAG up the evil and sharpen their still-rusty attack, expursing sodomy and total desaster across this Sexorcyzm. This monster of dead Silesia and his four servants unleash a hell-load of Total Metal – worshiping Satan and summoning the old spirits of Sarcófago, Tormentor, Bulldozer, and Destruction. The sensation of OLD drapes everything about Sexorcyzm: sorcerous songwriting, vintage analog recording, just enough gutter reverb, and an all-encompassing atmosphere of the supernatural and sexual. You already know if this is for you, or whether you need to promptly leave the hall.
Feel invited into the darkest medieval tale, full of unholiness, perversion, and absolute horror. Tragic black magic will cast a spell on you and force you to keep Metal Total or die: SEXMAG have invoked their Sexorcyzm!
Tracklist
1 Intro - Total Metal
2 Inkubus
3 Smród palonych dusz
4 Odurzony smiercia
5 Sex z diablem
6 Córy Koryntu
7 Psalm I - Intronizacja Szatana
8 Sexorcyzm
Line-up:
Jacek "Truposz" Wojno - Vocals
Lord Violator - Vocals, Drums
Igor "Maniak" Falinski - Guitars
Michal "Sabat" Sabatowski - Bass
From Silesia, Poland
Artwork:
Maegan LeMay
Release date:
23rd May 2025
Release info:
Regular LP edition on black vinyl, with insert, poster, sticker, postcard and download code.
Special LP edition on vomit-of-the-priest vinyl, with insert, poster, sticker, postcard, download code and patch.
CD with sticker and obi.
www.dyingvictims.com
https://dyingvictimsproductions.bandcamp.com/
Hailing from the vibrant city of Liepāja, Overcast Rain is poised to make waves in the global metal scene once again with their highly anticipated third studio album, Black Death. Set for release on April 11, 2025, under the esteemed Brutal Records banner, this album promises to redefine the boundaries of dark metal with a sonic assault like no other.
A Legacy Forged in Darkness
Formed in 2014 by the visionary duo Mihails Maslovs (vocals/guitar) and Kolja Kirk (drums), Overcast Rain has emerged as a beacon of Latvia’s thriving metal scene. Over the past decade, the band has undergone remarkable evolution, marked by lineup transformations and sonic experimentation, solidifying their place as one of the genre’s most dynamic and innovative forces.
Their discography boasts two critically acclaimed albums:
Since You Die (July 11, 2020)
My God Hates Me (March 1, 2022)
These releases have earned the band significant accolades, with tracks like “All Hope Is Gone” breaking into the Destrokit Rock Chart Top 50 and securing spots on the prestigious European Metal Channel rankings. Recognized as cultural milestones, both albums are enshrined in the National Library of Latvia.
The Evolution of Overcast Rain
After a brief hiatus, Mihails Maslovs and Andris Aleksejevs reignited the band in 2018, channeling a renewed vision to craft a heavier, more aggressive sound. The addition of new members and the transition away from female vocals heralded a bold new era for Overcast Rain. This revamped lineup debuted with electrifying performances at Bunker13 Fest and clinched second place at the Fresh Blood competition, setting the stage for their meteoric rise.
Their relentless energy and captivating performances have taken them across Europe and beyond, with standout appearances at premier festivals such as Dark Malta Fest, GoatHell Metal Fest, Barbar Fest, and DiFest. Sharing stages with icons like Die Krupps, Blood Red Throne, Psyclon Nine, and Ost+Front, Overcast Rain has solidified their reputation as a must-see act on the global metal circuit.
Black Death: A New Chapter
Overcast Rain finished album Black Death, a collection of 13 tracks that includes both brand-new songs and remastered fan favorites. This ambitious release showcases their relentless drive to push the boundaries of dark metal and promises to be a landmark achievement in their career.
Tracklist:
Intro
Black Death
Satanic Slut
Rain
Nightmare
Shadows
Damned
Lost
Motherland
Helloween
White Snow (feat. Artyom Kuricyn - Yomi on Flute (mokshan lang)
War (remastered)
Winter Depression (remastered)
The Current Lineup
Mihails Maslovs – Vocals, Guitar, Keyboard
Marks Širokovs – Drums, Samples, Backing Vocals
Rudolf Vistiņš – Guitar, Bass, Backing Vocals
Andris Aleksejevs – Lead Guitar
Leonidas Heidemanis – Lead Guitar
Aleksandrs Tiškevičs – Bass
A Storm Is Coming
As Overcast Rain gears up to release their heaviest single video yet, anticipation is reaching fever pitch. Under the Brutal Records banner, this dark metal powerhouse is ready to usher in a new era of dominance.
Stay tuned for updates—the storm is just beginning.
https://orcd.co/brut89668
https://linktr.ee/brutalrecords.official
Raison d'être is the esteemed dark ambient project of Swedish sound artist Peter Andersson, formed in 1991 as a tool for self-expression. With a career spanning nearly three decades and numerous influential releases, raison d'être has become a pinnacle of the genre, renowned for its overwhelming dark ambient drone industrial soundscapes. Andersson's work often incorporates field recordings and manipulated acoustic instruments, creating a unique and perfected sonic experience that invites listeners to explore the obscure realms of their inner selves.
"Within The Depths Of Silence And Phormations" is a defining work of
sonic mysticism, originally released by the legendary record label Cold Meat
Industry. Created by the visionary Peter Andersson, this album remains an
unparalleled journey through shadowy cathedrals, industrial ruins and the vast
chasms of the subconscious. Andersson conjures an atmosphere thick with sacred
reverence and existential dread, where distant choirs echo like ghostly
remnants, deep drones stretch into eternity, and mechanical whispers weave an
intricate and otherworldly soundscape.
This re-release celebrates the enduring legacy of this essential album, offering fans and newcomers alike the opportunity to experience its haunting beauty in stunning new formats:
Limited Double Black Vinyl Edition: Presented in a lavish gatefold sleeve, this numbered edition is limited to 300 copies.
Limited Double Marbled Gold & Black Vinyl Edition: Also housed in a gatefold sleeve and limited to 300 numbered copies, this edition offers a visually striking complement to the album's sombre elegance.
Limited Triple CD "Sublime Edition": This edition is limited to 500 numbered copies and features an updated mix of the complete album, additional tracks and a second mastering of the original 1995 recording, providing a comprehensive exploration of this influential work.
"Few albums capture the very essence of dark ambient as completely as Within The Depths Of Silence And Phormations," Rune Serpent Europa states. "It's a work that demands full immersion, headphones, darkness, and an open mind. This re-release is an essential addition to any serious collection. With only 1100 numbered copies available across all formats, this is a unique opportunity for true collectors and fans of dark ambient and industrial music to own a piece of history.”
https://raison-detre.info/
https://www.facebook.com/raisondetreofficial/
https://www.facebook.com/runeserpenteuropa
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CRUENTA VENGANZA bringen am 16.05.2025 ihr drittes Album "LEGEND" heraus. Als erste Veröffentlichung präsentieren die Death Metaller nun den Song "MOON BASE MASSACRE" in Form eines Lyric Videos.
Bei einem der drei folgenden Fakten handelt es sich um einen Aprilscherz:
1. Die Hintergrundbilder des Videos sind vollständig KI-generiert.
2. Der eingeblendete Songtext besteht aus von Hand geschriebenen, eingescannten Buchstaben, die anschließend manuell Zeile für Zeile zusammengesetzt wurden.
3. Bei dem Mann auf dem Album-Cover handelt es sich tatsächlich um Danny Trejo.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FsWrZDi4EwE
DESERTED FEAR – Dritte Single "VEINS
OF FIRE" und Video ab sofort online! DESERTED
FEAR veröffentlichen heute nach „The Truth“ und „Blind“ bereits die dritte
Single ihres neuen Albums “Veins Of Fire”, das am 25.04. über Testimony Records
erscheinen wird.Die dritte Single ist der Titeltrack „Veins Of Fire“, hier könnt ihr das Lyric-Video sehen: https://youtu.be/IsbJiChz8fc
Die Band dazu:
„Mit „Veins Of Fire“ veröffentlichen wir heute den Titelsong unseres neuen Albums. Der Song, wie auch das Album, sind eine Reflexion über den Zustand unserer Welt – zwischen Hoffnung und Abgrund. Er steht für den Moment, in dem man sich trotz Schmerz, Wut und Ohnmacht nicht unterkriegen lässt und aus Glut wieder eine Flamme wird.“
Video Credits:
Video by Irvan @ The Black Visual Studio
Mix & Master by Fabian Hildebrandt @ Eisensound
Tracklist:
1. Into the Burning Lands
2. The Truth
3. Blind
4. Storm of Resistance
5. Embrace the Void
6. Rise and Fight
7. At the End of Our Reign
8. Echoes in the Silence
9. We Are One
10. Veins Of Fire
Mit „Veins Of Fire“ eröffnen DESERTED FEAR ein neues Kapitel in ihrer beeindruckenden musikalischen Karriere. Ein Album, das ohne Umwege direkt ins Blut geht. Eine größere Hitdichte gab es bisher auf keinem Album von DESERTED FEAR.
Über die Jahre haben DESERTED FEAR die Kunst des Songwritings immer mehr perfektioniert und präsentieren sich auf „Veins Of Fire“ auf dem bisherigen Zenit ihres künstlerischen Schaffens. Songs wie „The Truth“, „At The End Of Our Reign“, „Blind“ oder der Titeltrack „Veins Of Fire“ sind echte Hymnen, die vor Hooklines nur so strotzen, ohne das gewisse rotzige Old-School-Feeling vermissen zu lassen.
Neues Jahr, neues Album, neues Label. Bei DESERTED FEAR stehen die Zeichen auf Sturm!
Produziert (Recording, Mix, Mastering) wurde „Veins Of Fire“ von Gitarrist Fabian Hildebrandt im Eisensound Studio in Jena.
Line-up:
Manuel "Mahne" Glatter – vocals, guitar
Fabian Hildebrandt – guitar
Simon Mengs – drums
John Gahlert – bass (live)
Das Cover Artwork stammt von Roberto Toderico, für das Layout zeichnet sich Chris Orosz verantwortlich.
Formate:
"Veins Of Fire" wird als limitiertes, handnummeriertes Digipak (1000 Einheiten), als Jewel Case CD, als schwarzes Vinyl sowie als Marble Green Vinyl LP und Transparent Green Vinyl LP erhältlich sein. Weitere limitierte farbige Vinyle werden exklusiv im Bandshop erhältlich sein.
Shop:
https://desertedfear.ffm.to/veinsoffire
http://lnk.spkr.media/desertedfear-fire
DESERTED FEAR werden Ende April zur Veröffentlichung von „Veins Of Fire“ auf Tour gehen.
Veins Of Fire - Tour 2025
Deserted Fear
Kvaen
Fall Of Serenity
Messticator
Do 24.04. Hamburg - Bahnhof Pauli
Fr 25.04. Essen - Turock
Sa 26.04. Jena - F-Haus
So 27.04. Osnabrück - Bastard Club (Matinée!)
Mo 28.04. Kassel - Goldgrube
Di 29.04. Hannover - Musikzentrum
Mi 30.04. Berlin - Cassiopeia
Do 01.05. Wiesbaden - Schlachthof
Fr 02.05. München - Backstage (Halle)
Sa 03.05. Stuttgart - Club Zentral
3.-5.7.2025 Ballenstedt - Rockharz Festival
1.-2.8.2025 Dortmund - Dortmund Deathfest
Tickets: https://www.desertedfear.de/tour
www.desertedfear.de
www.facebook.com/desertedfear
Heute gibt es schon wieder spannende News, die direkt von unseren Freunden von MOTÖRHEAD kommen: Es geht um die Enthüllung der Lemmy-Statue in seinem Geburtsort Stoke-On-Trent, die wir in einem früheren Post für den 8. Mai angekündigt hatten. Dieses Ereignis wurde nun um einen Tag auf den 9. Mai verschoben.
LEMMY FOREVER STOKE-ON-TRENT-Zeremonie und Statue-Enthüllung auf den 9. MAI 2025 verlegt
Freunde, Römer, Landsleute, Frauen und Motörhead-Fans jeder Art und jedes Glaubens, wir freuen uns, bestätigen zu können, dass die Lemmy Forever-Zeremonie und die Enthüllung der Statue in Burslem, Stoke-On-Trent, am FREITAG, 9. Mai**, ab 16 Uhr GMT stattfinden wird. Phil Campbell wird anwesend sein, um die Beisetzung von Lems Asche in einer beeindruckenden Statue zu begleiten, die von dem hiesigen Bildhauer und großen Motörhead-Fan Andy Edwards geschaffen wurde. Wir freuen uns, Lemmy Forever in seinem Geburtsort zu sehen. Viele weitere Details werden wir in den kommenden Wochen bekannt geben, also haltet bitte Ausschau nach weiteren Updates.
**Für alle, die sich wundern: Es handelt sich um die gleiche Veranstaltung, die ursprünglich für den 8. Mai angekündigt war. Da dies aber der 80. Jahrestag des VE-Days ist, schien es angemessen, sie auf den 9. Mai zu verlegen.
Label: Xtreem MusicRelease Date: June 10th 2025
Genre: Death Metal
For fans of: Dismember | Entombed | Vomitory | Chaos Breed
Beneath a skull-faced moon on a night when old and young alike shake and sweat beneath their sheets as the reaper travels through their dreams, when the mausoleum gates fall broken to the ground and the ways to Tartarus stand open…then the dead arise to hunt. From beneath the flames and through the graveyard dirt their mouldering corpses rise, tattered sinew and fragmenting bones infused with strength and spirit for one night of vengeful freedom. One night of spite and violence, one night of lust and hunger; one night to tear down the living and drag them into realms below!
Four years on from their Regurgitated Into Existence debut, Finnish death metal fiends Deathgoat have returned for your bodies and your souls! Dragged Into Realms Below is their new nine track album of funeral rites and undead rebirth, absolute death metal in every twitching limb and empty eye socket. Beginning with the haunting notes of intro ‘Alkulima’, part lament, part invocation and all evil, Dragged Into Realms Below is a rampaging beast spawned from the rotten womb of early Scandinavian death. Savage tracks like ‘Congregation Of Disease’ are rife with riffs infused with horror and arcane ritual, devilish and dark. From the absolute inferno of ‘Dying To Be Dead’ to the malignant majesty of the album’s concluding, title track, via the glorious atmospheric lead work of ‘Compulsive Cannibalism’, Dragged Into Realms Below is everything a death metal album should be. Complete with a feral, snarling guitar tone, drums like hammers on coffin lids and a voice that speaks from the abyssal pits of the underworld, no death metal addict will be able to resist the lure of this gut wrenching poison.
Adorned in the masterful artwork of Bram Bruyneel (Officium Triste, Hideous Divinity etc) Dragged Into Realms Below will be unleashed upon the world on June 10th by Xtreem Music, who are fast becoming a byword for brilliance when it comes to supreme old school death metal! When this out of control hearse comes careering out of the night this summer, be prepared for total annihilation!
Line-up:
Chope666 - Drums
Vicar Miggoat - Guitars
Nihilist - Guitars/Backing Vocals
Putrid Worm - Vocals
L.F. Molestor – Bass
https://www.xtreemmusic.com/
https://www.facebook.com/deathgoatdeathmetal
MURDER RECORDS ( info@murder-records.eu , www.murder-records.eu )is honored to announce the upcoming funeral ceremony where BLASFEMATOR will join with SEPULCRAL to carry the coffins of desecration in the funeral march where this filthy split will be presented and which is entitled "BESTIAL RITES OF MORBID LUST".
BLASFEMATOR are an infernal legion from Greece formed in 2022 that presents us with an overwhelming raw Black Thrash Metal that is complemented by morbid melodies allowing us to penetrate the perverse underworld of darkness where cadaveric filth will devour us incessantly.
SEPULCRAL come from the putrid bowels of Colombia formed in 2023 and present us with a nefarious and impure Black Death Metal moldy with the blasphemous odors of sulfur that evoke the profane rot of death.
The prophets of death have already begun to sound their unholy trumpets to announce the malevolent ritual of lust where the bestial legions of hell will be able to hear the call for this sonic feast that Murder Records is preparing to present. This release is not recommended for sensitive creatures who are offended by raw perversity and where blasphemy is presented exposed without censorship. For all those who feel offended, a big fuck you, this is a release only for the true infamous demons of the extreme Underground. Only Death Is Real...
SATANIK THRASH BLACK DEATH RAW METAL...
BLASFEMATOR
/ SEPULCRAL – "BESTIAL RITES OF MORBID LUST" Split Cassette Limited to 100 copies
Tracklist:
SIDE A
BLASFEMATOR
01 - Diabolik Incarnation [03:05]
02 - Morbid Lust [3:39]
SIDE B
SEPULCRAL
03 - Bestial Rape [5:00]
04 - WarGoat Ritval [3:01]
05 - Conquerors Of The Black Oath [3:11]
Release Date: June, 6th 2025
Official distribution by Hellstore Europe
BLASFEMATOR Biography:
Blasfemator was formed back in 2018 by Necrobaphometh (vocals, bass) under the name Goatslaught in Ioannina, Greece.
After releasing one demo tape and a split the band went on hiatus until 2022.
With the addition of Infernal Sadomator (guitars) and Hemophiliak Cadaverik Warmaster (drums).
They reformed the band as Blasfemator and began working on new material.
As years went by all the members relocated in Athens and in 2024 2 tracks were recorded.
During a rehersal for a split with Sepulcral.
BLASFEMATOR Line-Up:
Necrobaphometh (Vocals & Bass)
Infernal Sadomator (Guitars)
Hemophiliak Cadaverik Warmaster (Drums)
blasfemator666@gmail.com
https://www.facebook.com/people/Blasfemator/100064083732922/
SEPULCRAL Biography:
Sepulcral was formed in 2023 by Dante (Goatsodomy) on guitar and vocals along with Felipe (Goatextermination) on drums.
In 2024, BestialBlackgoat-Militant on bass and SadogoAngelgoat on vocals joined them, recording their first full EP (4444).
Impure sound that evokes death extracting three tracks for the split with Blasfemator.
SEPULCRAL Line-Up:
Dante Goatsodomy (Guitar & Vocals)
Felipe Goatextermination (Drums)
BestialBlackgoat-Militant (Bass)
SadogoAngelgoat (Vocals)
torodante503@gmail.com
Andrews passed away on March 19 at age 51. The band states: "A highly in-demand singer and guitarist, Jeff performed on numerous albums and played countless live shows as a member of many notable bands from the upstate New York area. He is loved and missed by many."
The Beginning of the End is available to stream/purchase at:
Digital distribution for all major platforms via Death Farm Records. Any labels interested in collaborating with the band for a limited physical pressing of The Beginning of the End, please contact: thefinalsleepny@gmail.com.
Fans of classic death, black, and doom metal take note! FLESHSPOIL delivers a haunting and aggressive soundscape, and features a lineup of seasoned musicians: Jeff Andrews (guitar/vocals), a veteran of New York’s metal scene, known for his work with The Final Sleep, Armor Column, Hush, Ironweed, Scavengers, and Held Under. Mike Van Dyne (drums), known for his role in Arsis, where he played on acclaimed releases such as A Celebration of Guilt and A Diamond for Disease, and toured globally alongside heavyweights like Behemoth, Arch Enemy, Exodus, Cynic, Dying Fetus, Grave, Necrophagist, Napalm Death, and Six Feet Under. Dan Saltzman (bass), hailing from the Bay Area, whose impressive work has been showcased in Illucinus and The Hunt, as well as recent demonstration videos for ESP bass guitars.
Produced and mixed by Brett Portzer (Skinless, Author & Punisher, Arsis), The Beginning of the End consists of six tracks clocking in at 37 minutes. It is the creative vision of Andrews and Van Dyne, who recorded two albums and performed together alongside such notable bands as At The Gates, Wolves In The Throne Room, Sanctuary, Rivers of Nihil, Fates Warning, All That Remains, and many others with their previous band, The Final Sleep. The Beginning of the End additionally includes guest appearances by Kyle Chapman (Aethereus, Blighted Eye), John Judson (Rwake, Scott Kelly), and Petr Oplatka (Illucinus).
Track
Listing:1. Bleed Through This Life
2. Skies Turn To Graves
3. Fleshspoil
4. Walking Dead
5. A Frail Demise
6. Born Into Despair
Credits:
Guitar solo and additional chaos on “Bleed Through This Life” by Kyle Chapman of Aethereus and Blighted Eye.
Guitar solo on “Walking Dead” by Petr Oplatka of Illucinus.
Lap steel guitar on “Bleed Through This Life” and “Skies Turn To Graves” by John Judkins of Rwake.
Drum tracking engineered by Brett Portzer at White Lake Music & Post.
Guitar and vocal tracking engineered by Van Dyne/Andrews.
Produced, mixed & mastered by Brett Portzer.
Music and arrangements by Andrews/Van Dyne. Lyrics by Andrews.
Cover art: “L’Umana Fragilità” by Salvator Rosa (1656)
Line-up:
Mike Van Dyne - Drums
Jeff Andrews - Guitar/Vocals
Dan Saltzman - Bass
https://fleshspoilofficial.bandcamp.com/album/the-beginning-of-the-end
MURDER RECORDS is proud to announce the next noise epidemic campaign, where DISFIGURED HUMAN MIND joins forces with HORRÍVEL, to make a split that will be released in cassette format and that manifests itself as a despicable campaign of hatred towards the modern Underground of today and where true Noisecore, as well as pure Raw Anarko Punk, do not belong much less identify...
This split is a manifest of social intolerance against the Noisecore of Sesame Street and the Punk of Disney of today, where everything is offensive in this modern world full of hypocrisy and pathetic sentimentalism of this nutela generation...
HUMANS ARE LIKE PURE SHIT... FUCK YOU ALL!!!
Disfigured Human Mind and Horrível are two projects that never intend to fit into this shitty modern Underground, where the falseness of the true values of the true Underground are humiliated with shameful shitty attitudes! In this manifest of antisocial noise, the corrosive Noisecore prevails and the caustic Raw Anarko Punk reigns, without the need to please anything or anyone! Here there are no mixes, only those who know the real meaning of the true essence from pure Noisecore and true Antisocial Anarko Punk, will be able to understand what is exposed here, the rest will only feel bothered and offended by the explicit hatred vomited on your face with this horrendous split...
Here nothing will be pleasant and everything will be done in the most decadent and offensive way possible! Don't expect anything from us, because we also don't expect anything from you, much less your insignificant attention, pathetic tolerance or your idiotic sentimentalism! Die everyone, it's a favor you're doing to the true Underground, infested with mongoloids and hothouse flowers who only need attention and acting like porn stars giving ass and licking dicks, so they can play at concerts or festivals! Put all your concerts, festivals, tours, parties and social gatherings up your ass, we are not interested at all to be part of it...
This split will not be sold or marketed to the idiots of the modern Underground, where damn capitalism reigns! When the Underground starts to be a business, it simply stops being Underground and that is why we are less and less rats in this rotten underworld, where only the true sewer rats of hell can survive without selling their character! For those bastards who want to acquire a copy of this split, they must contact Murder Records "ONLY" who will make the necessary copies to prevent this split from reaching the hands of ignorant humans who have sold out to the modern Underground and for that reason, no one is interested in these weak and shitty sellouts and who should not have a copy of this split! Before contacting me to ask for a copy, first check which side of the Underground you are on and do not try to make a fool of me because I am not stupid! I have been in this underworld for many years and I will check your attitudes before giving or selling you a copy, do not try to lick my balls or put your finger in my ass because you will die fast and without mercy...
Don't care about us because we don't care about you either! You and your opinions are insignificant and means absolutely nothing to us! If you defend political ideologies, whether they are left or right, if you care about human rights that are nothing more than brainwashing in controled herds of humans, who don't know how to use their brain, do us a great favor, go fuck yourself and don't try to fool us with your shitty theories! Our hatred is eternal and we don't want to waste our time with your shitty attitudes, much less listen to your senseless speeches!
WE RESPECT ANIMALS NOT HUMANS...
WE DON'T DISCRIMINATE ANYONE WE HATE EVERYONE...
DISFIGURED HUMAN MIND IS YOUR WORST NIGHTMARE AND NOT YOUR SWEET DREAMS! THIS IS NOISECORE CORROSIVE FULL OF HATE STAY AWAY FAR AWAY! DISFIGURED HUMAN MIND IS TRUE NOISECORE PROTEST AND NOT A PATHETIC PARTY GRIND...
The necrotic rot that Disfigured Human Mind presents in this noise campaign is titled "Eternal Hatred With Absolute Contempt...", which presents three exclusive manifests of pure Noisecore where hatred and social contempt are exposed directly in a violent and aggressive way, without sympathy or sentimentality! Not recommended for Sesame Street Grinders or for the idiots of the happy Grind of Carnival, where they like children's parties with balloons and walking around all masked...
DISFIGURED HUMAN MIND -"ÓDIO ETERNO COM DESPREZO ABSOLUTO..."
01 - Ideais Corrompidos E Valores Destruídos...
02 - Ruído Anarko Punk...
03 - Ódio Eterno Com Desprezo Absoluto...
Punk noises recorded in Portugal in November 2024.
Social insults spewed in the Netherlands in December 2024.
Mastered and produced at Junkie Noise Studios in the Netherlands in December 2024.
This Noisecore session was recorded for use on the split with Horrível from Brazil.
DISFIGURED HUMAN MIND:
Cadaver Panafernalicus (Vomiting Hate & Screaming Contempt)
Cadaver Efermus (Translucent Drums)
Cadaver Possessus (Horrific Guitar)
Improvised Necro Noise Violent Grindcore
https://disfiguredhumanmind.bandcamp.com
HORRÍVEL IS RAW ANARKO PUNK EXTREME KHAOS AND NOT COMPLETE STUPIDITY FROM THE MODERN UNDERGROUND COMERCIAL SHIT! HORRÍVEL IS TOTAL DESTRUKTION WITHOUT SOCIAL TOLERANCE...
From the cursed bowels of the third world, Horrível presents its nefarious noise campaign entitled "They Don't Want to Understand..." where three new and exclusive noise campaigns are presented for this split that are complemented by two noise campaigns taken from the "Promo 2017". Not recommended for Disney Punks acting like idiots, who only defend ridiculous causes and who think they are right, but who are nothing more than a human shit photocopy of each other eating shit with spoons and defending stupid causes with nonsence speeches...
HORRÍVEL - "ELES NÃO QUEREM ENTENDER..."
01 - Mundo Moderno
02 - Persona Non Grata
03 - Eles Não Querem Entender...
04 - Anti-Motivos *
05 - Teleguiados *
Sections recorded in November and December 2024, at Horrendous Home Studio and LF Studio, in Hell de Janeiro.
* Tracks taken from PROMO 2017, section recorded at Estúdio Somzeira in December 2017.
HORRÍVEL:
MXS – Vokaos
SXA – Guitar & Bass
IXG – Drums
Raw Krust Poisonous Anarko Punk
horrivel.grindcrust@gmail.com
https://horrivel.bandcamp.com
Draw
for the cover made by Tereza TerrorLayout for this Split made by Leo Mora
Manifest of hate writed by Danihell Slaughter
OUT NOW
Release Date: 28/MAR/2025
Split Cassette with a corrosive manifest against ideologies of the modern Underground, all idiots of the happy Grind from Sesame Street and all the pathetic cartoons in the Anarko Punk from Disney...
For the humans of shit, all of you can continue your journey and don't waste your time because this is definitely not for you, so go on with your life because you don't belong here...
FUCK OFF YOU ALL BASTARDS OF SHIT...
WARNING
This release will be distributed privately and to purchase a copy of this split you must contact Murder Records who will evaluate whether you really deserve to have a copy of this damn noise manifest.
All copies will be made in a DIY way and all will be personalized, so I don't intend to waste my time making copies for ignorant humans who don't know what they are acquiring, much less am I willing to make anything for grinders or punks, fashionable in the modern Underground and who think they are someone special, I don't want waste my time...
The full description of this release will be duly announced soon, and will contain some exclusive surprises made with total dedication for true addicts of extreme noise and who remain faithful to the Underworld of darkness...
All the ignorant people on social media and the idiots who sell out in the modern Underground, who don't understand anything about it, can listen to this shit on Bandcamp if they want and if they don't, it will be an honor to not count with your insignificant contribution...
This will be another release made in the style that Murder Records likes to present their releases, without following conventional formats, keeping their identity intact and inviolate. For those who know the work done by Murder Records, I think I don't need to say much here to tell you what's coming, so stay tuned because the next noise apocalypse will be duly announced soon, among other relevant information about this split manifest...
SUPPORT THE TRUE CADAVERIC UNDERGROUND...
NOISE ON... WORLD OFF...
info@murder-records.eu
www.murder-records.eu
"Chiaroscuro is a converging point of careful study and artistic impulse, conducted through an interpretation of melodic extreme metal forms"- Cassiopeia, vocalist/lyricist
Chiaroscuro is
now available on digital and limited-edition CD via Unholy Anarchy Records.
Order and stream the EP at https://unholyanarchyrecords.bandcamp.com/album/chiaroscuroTracklisting:
1. Sunbeat
2. Hekatomb of Malevolence
3. Unbridled Darkness
4. A Song for Ghosts
The band is set to hit the road in support of the EP. Tour dates are as follows:
4/03 @ Bonk's Bar - Philadelphia, PA (w/ Bastard Cross & Frog Myst)
4/04 @ Ralph's Rock Diner - Worcester, MA (w/ Caregiver & The Outlourdes)
4/05 @ El Bunker Del Diablo - Queens, NY (Del Diablo Fest)
4/06 @ Quinnz Pinz - Middletown, NY (w/ Grave Heist & Ape Metro)
4/07 @ Wax Atlas - Baltimore, MD (w/ Fear Agent & Julia Set)
Vocalist/lyricist Cassiopeia and guitarist/songwriter Nick Temoshok met during their brief stint in a local Baltimore band. The two soon pulled away from that project in a vie for a firm establishment of their collective creative endeavors.
Thus came CHIAROSCURO, by way of a self-produced demo quietly released in 2024. A full live ensemble was arranged shortly thereafter, playing multiple shows in and around the Baltimore area.
Drums for Chiaroscuro were recorded at The Sludge Factory in Baltimore, MD, with vocal tracking done at Eternal Rapture Studio. The EP was produced by Wes Walker at Eternal Rapture Studio in Aberdeen, MD.
Art by George Cruikshank, of "The Drunkard's Children" series, Plate VIII (1848) “The Maniac Father and the Convict Brother are Gone -- The Poor Girl, Homeless, Friendless, Deserted, Destitute, and Gin Mad, Commits Self Murder.”
CHIAROSCURO is:
Cassiopeia: Vocals
Nick Temoshok: Guitars/songwriting
Adam Smith: Percussion
Ben Baris: Bass
Clay Baucom: live rhythm guitarist
https://unholyanarchyrecords.bandcamp.com/
https://www.facebook.com/chiaroscurometal/
The
time has come to present the second single from "COMPENDIO
ESOTERICO ELETTRONICO", the debut album of ALBUS
DIABOLUS, the incredible creature shaped by Elisa Montaldo and Samael
Von Martin. The song is "Albus Diabolus", it's the opener of the
album, and it reveals another aspect of the dark and lysergic universe of the
project, where experimentation and avant-gardism reign supreme.The song is available on all digital platforms and on Youtube at the link https://youtu.be/5oXlLbmUiCs
The song is a direct expression of the band's intent, namely to destabilize normality and the expected, to be an insane entity in the European Electro-Goth scene.
The album "Compendio Esoterico Elettronico" will be released with a slight delay compared to what was previously announced. Set this date: May 30th, 2025
Out only on vinyl and digital as well as in a bundle version with shirt, shopper bag and poster, the album is available in Pre-Order at http://bit.ly/3CejxJq
The journey into their Art has just started!
To you who love the emotions of works like "Tenebre" by Simonetti / Pignatelli / Morante, and bands like EINSTURZENDE NEUBAUTEN, COIL, CURRENT 93, VISITORS, simply welcome to the world of ALBUS DIABOLUS.
https://linktr.ee/mykingdommusic
Polish atmospheric black/epic doom metal project DIVINE SOVEREIGN, the brainchild of visionary musician Cezary Rochnowski, announces a groundbreaking record deal with Wormholedeath Records. The debut album "DAWN OF A NEW AGE" is set to transport listeners to the mysterious planet Autaxia on May 9, 2025.
Tracklist
The Ruins Of Autaxia
2. Enshrined Kind
3. The Absolution
4. Essence
5. The Weakness Of Own Flesh
6. Dawn Of A New Age
Divine Sovereign emerged in 2023 with a mission to craft monumental compositions. Inspired by luminaries such as Ethereal Shroud, Panopticon, Gallowbraid, and Atlantean Kodex, Rochnowski's sonic landscapes combine crushing doom, soaring atmospheres, and intricate black gaze textures.
The album invites listeners to explore Autaxia, an enigmatic planet where the remnants of a tragically fallen civilization reveal a haunting tale. Dawn of a New Age delves into the dual nature of religious zeal—both as a unifying force and as a catalyst for societal collapse.
The story unfolds through a cinematic lens: a research vessel lands on a desolate world and uncovers the ruins of Autaxia. Archival fragments recount the rise and catastrophic fall of a once-great society consumed by religious extremism. Each track serves as a chilling archaeological excavation, peeling back layers of historical trauma and philosophical depth.
'Dawn Of A New Age' isn't just an album - it's an existential expedition into the heart of human belief systems. Divine Sovereign examines how spiritual passion can simultaneously inspire remarkable resilience and trigger devastating societal collapse. The album invites listeners to explore Autaxia, an enigmatic planet where the remnants of a tragically fallen civilization reveal a haunting tale. Dawn of a New Age delves into the dual nature of religious zeal—both as a unifying force and as a catalyst for societal collapse.
The story unfolds through a cinematic lens: a research vessel lands on a desolate world and uncovers the ruins of Autaxia. Archival fragments recount the rise and catastrophic fall of a once-great society consumed by religious extremism. Each track serves as a chilling archaeological excavation, peeling back layers of historical trauma and philosophical depth.
'Dawn Of A New Age' isn't just an album - it's an existential expedition into the heart of human belief systems. Divine Sovereign examines how spiritual passion can simultaneously inspire remarkable resilience and trigger devastating societal collapse.
www.facebook.com/DivineSovereign
Tracklist1 Armées de la Nuit
2 Damnée
3 Cheval Astral
4 Verminateur
5 Au Jugement de Soi
6 Invasion
7 Envahisseurs
8 Prière de Remords
9 Bons Baisers d Outre
10 Reviens
At last, the second wind of youth is blowing for “French Heavy Metal” – and, to be honest, not a moment too soon. It took just over 40 years for France to finally have its own heavy shock-rock band, ANIMALIZE: a name you may already have seen on some French and German lineup events over the last four years.
“Who do these extroverts think they are, sporting outrageous outfits with harnesses and chains? Brandishing a chainsaw and a katana in the middle of a concert, then vomiting blood all over the audience? Really?!” Yes, really.
Year 2025. ANIMALIZE are back with a new full-length, Verminateur – but this time, entirely in French, at the request of maniacs since their first record, 2020’s Tales From the Crypt EP. If their Meat We’re Made Of debut album in 2022 showed the visible part of the iceberg, then Verminateur displays the true sound of the band, pushing the boundaries! That celebrated first full-length might’ve seen the band evince a sort of restless genius – speed metal synthesized with power-thrash and traditional metal into a dizzying-yet-addicting blend, jumping across countries and even continents with insane ease – but on Verminateur, ANIMALIZE lock into a lazer-sighted focus that sees them making good on the anthemic side of things they only hinted at before. Mostly mid-tempo, strutting and cruising with charisma, nearly all of the album’s ten tracks (barring a one-minute synthy & cinematic “Invasion” and the dramatic piano piece “Prière de Remords”) hit that heavenly balance between buoyant hook and heavy thrust, between rock-god maximalism and back-street mischief. It’d not be inaccurate to say some of the tracks could’ve been on MTV circa 1985…if that channel aired in France. And when ANIMALIZE wanna rip forth in speed metal mode, they do so with a streamlined power that’s a marvel to behold. Oh, and the all-French lyrics simply make Verminateur that much more sublime, surprising, and above all unique.
For he is the earth cancer eliminator. He is the VERMINATEUR! Because the vermin is YOU.
To coincide with the release of ANIMALIZE’s Verminateur, DYING VICTIMS will be reissuing Meat We’re Made Of. Taste the New Wave of French Heavy Metal…again!
Line-up:
Jessman - Guitars
Coyote - Vocals, Bass
RattleGab - Guitars
Hyungminator - drums
From Lyon, France
Artwork:
Morgan Turner
Release date:
23rd May 2025
Release info:
Regular LP edition on black vinyl, with insert, poster, sticker, postcard and download code.
Special LP edition on glow-in-the-dark vinyl, with insert, poster, sticker, postcard, download code and patch.
CD with sticker and obi.
www.dyingvictims.com
https://dyingvictimsproductions.bandcamp.com/
After the success of their debut album, "Heavy Lies The Crown", the band took some time off to craft a masterpiece that's faster, darker, and more intense than ever before. Now, just over two years later, they're back and ready to unleash this beast upon the world!
Listen to the album on music services (Spotify, Apple Music, Tidal, Deezer etc): https://push.fm/fl/wretchedpath-seaofdeath
Tracklist01. Release Of Violence
02. Death Machine
03. Apophis
04. False God
05. Rot Alone
06. Violence Within
07. Wretched Path
08. Sea Of Death
Record Label: Meara Music
Release date: March 26th 2025
Formed in 2020 by seasoned musicians from renowned bands like Pestigore, Born of Thorns, Tukkanuotta, and Warmen, Wretched Path was born out of a desire to return to their Death Metal roots. Their debut album received rave reviews from various magazines and websites, and they played several gigs around Finland including the legendary Nummirock festival 2023.
https://www.wretchedpath.com/
https://www.facebook.com/wretchedpath
Watch Spirit of Gravity music video: https://youtu.be/IZ4S5DrNBgs
‘Spirit of Gravity’ is a relentless onslaught on the listener that introduces both the fresh sound of the band as well as their new bass player Mertta Halonen. Being perhaps Sargassus’ heaviest song to date, it features aggressive blast beats and wailing tremolo riffs ornate with shrieks and guttural growls, much
like in some modern black metal songs.
The song was initially formed around the peculiar blast beat that starts the song. Later the bunch worked all together on the song, refining it into what you’ll now know as ‘Spirit of Gravity’. Once the song felt complete enough, it was time to pen fitting lyrics. The chaotic nature of the song demanded the listener’s attention, so it only made sense to write the lyrics from the point of view of a rabidly preaching ritualist. With bass parts being composed last, they managed to highlight some groovier elements that can be found in Sargassus’ earlier works. The end result is something familiar, yet superlative.
Thematically ‘Spirit of Gravity’ centers around themes of rebirth, Nietzschean philosophy and conformity. The lyrics are structured like an occult ritual of renewal, where the participants ingest poisons to break free from a circular existence, but in typical Sargassus fashion the ritual is likened to a wildly inebriated communion. Structure and sincere practices are mirrored with chaos and natural human perversion, masking philosophical ponderings about the eternal recurrence and life’s immanent worth.
The band comments:" ‘Spirit of Gravity’ is no doubt Sargassus’ heaviest song to date. While the song might showcase clear modern black metal influences, it is not without groovier and eerily calming passages. The chaotic nature of the song may partly reflect the whims of the band itself, but this oppressing feeling is also a key theme on the rest of the upcoming album. ‘Spirit of Gravity’ tells the story of an ecstatic ritual in occult fashion, while reflecting on philosophical aspects of eternal recurrence and life’s immanent worth."
Listen to Spirit of Gravity on streaming services: https://push.fm/fl/sargassus-spirit
Sargassus - Spirit of Gravity (Single 2025)
Composed by Teemu Leskinen, Matias Rokio & Matias Stenman
Lyrics by Matias Stenman
Vocal Production by Raging Cannon
Mix & Master by Joona Muistola @ HAW Studios
Cover art by Matias Stenman
Line-up:
Matias Rokio - Drums
Teemu Leskinen - Guitar
Matias Stenman - Vocals
Mertta Halonen - Bass
https://sargassus.com
https://www.facebook.com/sargassusband
We’re
proud to announce and orchestrate the ascension of SAMIARUS,
a new black/death metal horde rising from within the thriving SF Bay Area punk
and metal scene, and whose terror-engulfing debut EP “REIGN
DESTROYER” is on the launch ramp for a late April 2025 release via
Sentient Ruin.The gruesome short player has been teased by rising extreme metal blog Toilet Ov Hell, who in premiering the track “NEW IRON AGE” have remarked how the release introduces a “new era that is not built on faith and reason, but on smashed faces and encroaching decay” and that the band’s music is “dirty, gross blackened death metal“ - you can check out the feature and the track https://toiletovhell.com/premiere-samiarus-new-iron-age/
Samiarus (or Samyaza as more widely known in Aramaic) is the Arabic name of the leader of the Watchers in apocryphal abrahamic scriptures, a rebel angel who shared knowledge with men and birthed the Nephilim, becoming a danger to divine power and law and turning into the absolute usurper. Conceived from within the SF Bay Area punk and metal underground (by current and past members of Abnutivum, Meth Sores, Flesh Dungeon, Doomsday, Slaughteruin, Abstracter and Mentor), emerging black/death metal terrorists Samiarus embody their namesake concept of abysmal occult usurpation to the boldest through their debut EP “Reign Destroyer”, a twenty three minute siege of blown out, bestial sonic upheaval fuming from the iron jaws of terror. While deliberately embracing the cruelty and darkness of the war metal movement developed by bands like Blasphemy and Archgoat, Samiarus’ own formulaic sonic design for the gruesome deposition of all oppressors has brought in a number of other influences to further weaponize their subversive terroristic vision. These influences mainly come from punk and hardcore bands like G.I.S.M., Doom, Raw Nerve, Cult Ritual, Discharge and Siege, as well as from some of the band members’ interest in certain strains of industrial and noise music. A concoction of retaliative audial tactics that has ultimately shaped an anarchic war-torn sonic scourge grueling with dismal reflections on the human condition and on society’s worst embodiments.
Samiarus’ debut “Reign Destroyer” EP is slated for an April 25 2025 release via Sentient Ruin on LP, CD, MC, and digital formats worldwide, all pre-orderable now via all our channels.
Sincerely, Sentient Ruin
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Tracklist1 Flames of Hades
2 Infernö Crematörio
3 Black Fire Demon
4 Purgatory Raiders
5 Sword of Baphomet
6 Rapid Possession
7 Oathbreaker
8 Mark of the Beast
9 Templar's Curse
You wouldn’t have guessed it early on, but HELLCRASH would eventually – and patiently – refine their ancient attack, relatively “cleaning up” something still unclean. When they formed in 2013, a debut album was still a way off, but when it landed in 2021 on vinyl via DYING VICTIMS, Krvcifix Invertör proved HELLCRASH were a power-trio in the grand tradition of domestic legends Bulldozer, brewing a similarly sleazy (and EVIL) style of speed metal. And yet, despite another OTT cover suggesting otherwise, their second album announced that there was MUCH more brewing in HELLCRASH’s cauldron. Released in 2023, Demonic Assassination saw a fine-tuning of songcraft and a polishing of production that paid off in spades, now nodding more to later GBH, Carnivore, and Warfare.
Alas, a dozen years after their formation, HELLCRASH have pulled off the impossible and refined this attack even further with LP#3, Inferno Crematörio. Of course, another totally OTT cover graces the album, and somehow it makes absolute sense with where HELLCRASH are now going. Whereas its predecessor took various routes – sometimes more speed metal, other times more thrash, or even metalpunk before it was such a thing, often all in the same song – Inferno Crematörio sees a streamlining of their songcraft and a “deftening” of sensibilities, where energy is retained and even doubled through more dynamic playing and indeed an emphasis on dynamics itself. By and large, HELLCRASH here sound their most blackened, but “blackened” in the sense of evil thrash and speed metal imbued with more atmosphere: not “spooky” in the kooky sense, but definitely more sulfurous and sinful, brimming with a sense of space that sounds huge and intimate simultaneously. Likewise, the trio exhibit a newfound charisma that (spit)shines through this sulfurous surge, like Satan laughing as he spreads his wings. That everything’s not 666% overdrive all the time ably benefits these ten tracks – and concluding with 10-minute(!) epic in “Templars’ Curse” – resulting in a more thoroughly headbanging, maybe-medieval, and immediately memorable listen. And, truth be told, perhaps HELLCRASH’s best record yet…but only time will tell.
In the meantime, maniacs for such ‘90s icons like Zemial and Germany’s Desaster or especially such esteemed labelmates as NOCTURNAL, BLACKEVIL, and HEXECUTOR, you’re hereby commanded to reap the hellish bounty of HELLCRASH’s Inferno Crematörio!
Line-up:
Skullcrusher - Bass
Hellraiser - Vocals, Guitars
A.R. Evilbringer - Drums
From Santa Margherita Ligure, Italy
Artwork:
Samuele Scalise
Release date:
23rd May 2025
Release info:
Regular gatefold LP edition on black vinyl, with poster, sticker, postcard and download code.
Special gatefold LP edition on orange vinyl, with poster, sticker, postcard, download code and patch.
CD with sticker and obi.
www.dyingvictims.com
https://dyingvictimsproductions.bandcamp.com/
MALUM MORTEM - "VOLUME I"
Genre : Depressive Black MetalRelease date : 26/04/2025
Label : Black Mass Prayers
FFO: Austere, Nyktalgia, Forgotten Woods, Make a Change... Kill Yourself
"Volume I" is composed of old and new songs made by Malum Mortem (aka Valentino Aragues), few of these already released as demo versions. All songs have been remixed and remastered in order to create a cohesive and emotionally touching full-lenght album, rich of negativity, loss and suffering. As often is for Depressive Black Metal, the sound is raw and abrasive, yet the style is rich of melodies, well balanced high-pitched vocals and atmospheres of angst.
Tracklist
1. 0+
2. Awaiting For My Death
3. You Were My Angel
4. Ghost In Love
5. The Rising Of Darkness
6. Hate God And Kill Yourself
7. Unpunished
Line-up:
Valentino Aragues – Everything
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FLY! is a fast and mean rock ‘n’ roll machine from Melbourne. Emerging from the darkest depths of the Aussie wastelands, FLY! united with a singular vision: to play fast, loud, and mean rock ‘n’ roll, harkening back to the raw power of 1970s and early ‘80s rock. Inspired by the likes of Motörhead, Judas Priest, and AC/DC, FLY! are a rough ‘n’ rowdy amalgam of their influences, and then some!
Formed in 2023, FLY! blasted onto the Australian rock scene, playing up and down the east coast and leaving a trail of destruction (and empty beer cans) in their wake. 2024 saw the release of FLY!’s dangerous debut demo with a string of blistering national performances to follow, seeing FLY! share the stage with the likes of the Cosmic Psychos, Cancer Bats, and heavy metal brethren (and now-labelmates) AARDVARK, among many others.
With two songs reprised from that demo, the quartet now present their first full-length, …or Die! Wasting not a whole minute as they ride “Into the Wasteland”, these road warriors take flight across the 11-track / 39-minute album: a no-holds-barred love letter to speed, desert highways, murderous marauders and relentless riffs. Lean, mean and unclean, their high-speed, raw-power rock ‘n’ roll kicks out the jams with judicious efficiency. There’s no overthinking these desert-wasteland anthems; you simply hop on and go, go, go! FLY!’s vicious, high-speed rock explores themes such as weapons, beer, homicidal maniacs, and the power of acceleration! And while not overtly retro-oriented, there’s an authentically late ‘70s feel to …or Die!, from the just-distorted-enough guitar tones, the crash ‘n’ bash rhythms, and especially the songwriting itself: juiced up like Bomber, strutting like Stained Class, sleazy like Powerage. Add in a touch of mid ‘70s Thin Lizzy and a punk-and-proud attitude like Zeke – or hell, even spiritual cues to their homeland’s rich tradition of garage rock – and you’re left with no choice: FLY! …or Die!
Tracklist
1 Into the Wasteland
2 Highway Fiend
3 The Sinner
4 Bowie Knife
5 Lecherous Lover
6 Loser
7 Fly or Die
8 Freeway Phantom
9 Gasoline
10 6-Pack
11 Sweet Leaf
Line-up:
Tom Thompson - Bass
Willy Cox - Vocals, Guitars
Rodney Speedman - Drums
Malcom 'Mouldy' Black - Guitar
From Melbourne, Australia
Artwork:
Oscar Bonin
Release date:
23rd May 2025
Release info:
Regular LP edition on black vinyl, with insert, poster, sticker, postcard and download code.
Special LP edition on orange vinyl, with insert, poster, sticker, postcard, download code and patch.
CD with sticker and obi.
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https://dyingvictimsproductions.bandcamp.com/
NOMAD
SNAKEPIT PRODUCTIONS
proudly presents:HELHEIM- „ BLOD & ILD“
For the first time ever, the third full-length album by the Norwegian pagan ensemble Helheim is now finally available on vinyl!
Neither band nor album need further introductions, of course...
Nine tracks spread over nearly 40 minutes of music, printed as an exclusive 200 copy limited edition (50 black and 150 marble gold/black vinyl)!
To keep everything in its proper zeitgeist, we decided to keep it all as close to the ’00 original release as possible, so expect no alternative layout or a fancy digital re-mastering enhancements!
We are thus presenting “Blod og Ild” in its natural form, and this time on the most noble of formats!
UNBEGOTTEN / VELO MISERE - “SILENCIO Y DEMENCIA”
From Spain, two misanthropic hordes have returned to torment humanity with their prayers of Death: Unbegotten, a vicious and mystifying entity formed in 2016, responsible for one demo and two full-length albums, and Velo Misere, a 5-piece horde, striking again after having previously released A demo, an EP and a full-length album.
With each band presenting 3 brand new tracks of nihilistic necromancing Black Metal, Nomad Snakepit Productions and Altare Productions joined forces to unleash this split LP unto the slumbering scene, in a limited edition of 250 copies.
This is the soundtrack for the all-consuming void...
All you need to do is dive...
SVARTSYN – “ VORTEX OF THE DESTROYER”
With its tenth full-length album, Svartsyn delivers a work rooted in both its present vision and primordial past. “Vortex of the Destroyer” unfolds in two intertwined chapters: four new compositions alongside six resurrected relics from Chalice, the entity that would become Svartsyn in 1994.
The first half of “Vortex of the Destroyer” embodies a refined yet relentless approach, shaped by instinct and hindsight alike. From the ruin of Atlantis to the flames of Surtr and Fenrir, these songs channel Svartsyn’s pursuit of apocalyptic grandeur – a descent into the abyss.
The latter half harks back to the autumn of 1992, breathing new life into six compositions first forged under the Chalice banner. Conceived at the dawn of the second wave of Black Metal, these tracks honour the band’s origins. Re-recorded with present clarity, their essence remains untouched: wild, sinister, and unmistakably Ornias.
By uniting its earliest fire with its latest incarnation, Svartsyn asserts an unbroken path of black devotion. “Vortex of the Destroyer” is both a return and an advance, where destruction and renewal converge.
With both CD & LP coming out by the hands of Norma Evangelium Diaboli, Nomad Snakepit Productions was given the honour of casting this new masterpiece on cassette tape, in a limited edition of 100 copies!
Svartsyn cassette reissues:
“The True Legend” ltd. tape
“Wrath Upon the Earth” ltd. tape
“Black Testament” ltd. tape
“In Death” ltd. tape
As a cherry on the cake, all Svartsyn albums previously released on CD/ LP by Agonia Records have now been released for the first time on cassette tape!
Featuring the original layout, each tape-release is limited to only 50 copies, so you better act fast if you want some!
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DYING VICTIMS PRODUCTIONS is proud to present SEXMAG’S highly anticipated debut album, SEXORCYZM, on CD and vinyl LP formats.
Possessed night. Full moon. A disgusting corpse digs its rotting body out of a cold grave. Twisted death will soon attack for the second time, forcing the metalheads to bang their heads.
Thus comes the full-length arrival of SEXMAG, appropriately titled Sexorcyzm. If 2021’s Sex Metal lewdly introduced these Polish degenerates to the international metal underground – a full 25 minutes of caustic & careening sound, drawing equal strength from ‘80s proto-black metal and the vilest thrash – then this 39-minute debut album will decisively blow open the gates to Hell. Whereas that mini-album sounded like the most garaged old New Renaissance release left rotting in the sun and covered in black-candle wax, here do SEXMAG up the evil and sharpen their still-rusty attack, expursing sodomy and total desaster across this Sexorcyzm. This monster of dead Silesia and his four servants unleash a hell-load of Total Metal – worshiping Satan and summoning the old spirits of Sarcófago, Tormentor, Bulldozer, and Destruction. The sensation of OLD drapes everything about Sexorcyzm: sorcerous songwriting, vintage analog recording, just enough gutter reverb, and an all-encompassing atmosphere of the supernatural and sexual. You already know if this is for you, or whether you need to promptly leave the hall.
Feel invited into the darkest medieval tale, full of unholiness, perversion, and absolute horror. Tragic black magic will cast a spell on you and force you to keep Metal Total or die: SEXMAG have invoked their Sexorcyzm!
Tracklist
1 Intro - Total Metal
2 Inkubus
3 Smród palonych dusz
4 Odurzony smiercia
5 Sex z diablem
6 Córy Koryntu
7 Psalm I - Intronizacja Szatana
8 Sexorcyzm
Line-up:
Jacek "Truposz" Wojno - Vocals
Lord Violator - Vocals, Drums
Igor "Maniak" Falinski - Guitars
Michal "Sabat" Sabatowski - Bass
From Silesia, Poland
Artwork:
Maegan LeMay
Release date:
23rd May 2025
Release info:
Regular LP edition on black vinyl, with insert, poster, sticker, postcard and download code.
Special LP edition on vomit-of-the-priest vinyl, with insert, poster, sticker, postcard, download code and patch.
CD with sticker and obi.
www.dyingvictims.com
https://dyingvictimsproductions.bandcamp.com/
Hailing from the vibrant city of Liepāja, Overcast Rain is poised to make waves in the global metal scene once again with their highly anticipated third studio album, Black Death. Set for release on April 11, 2025, under the esteemed Brutal Records banner, this album promises to redefine the boundaries of dark metal with a sonic assault like no other.
A Legacy Forged in DarknessFormed in 2014 by the visionary duo Mihails Maslovs (vocals/guitar) and Kolja Kirk (drums), Overcast Rain has emerged as a beacon of Latvia’s thriving metal scene. Over the past decade, the band has undergone remarkable evolution, marked by lineup transformations and sonic experimentation, solidifying their place as one of the genre’s most dynamic and innovative forces.
Their discography boasts two critically acclaimed albums:
Since You Die (July 11, 2020)
My God Hates Me (March 1, 2022)
These releases have earned the band significant accolades, with tracks like “All Hope Is Gone” breaking into the Destrokit Rock Chart Top 50 and securing spots on the prestigious European Metal Channel rankings. Recognized as cultural milestones, both albums are enshrined in the National Library of Latvia.
The Evolution of Overcast Rain
After a brief hiatus, Mihails Maslovs and Andris Aleksejevs reignited the band in 2018, channeling a renewed vision to craft a heavier, more aggressive sound. The addition of new members and the transition away from female vocals heralded a bold new era for Overcast Rain. This revamped lineup debuted with electrifying performances at Bunker13 Fest and clinched second place at the Fresh Blood competition, setting the stage for their meteoric rise.
Their relentless energy and captivating performances have taken them across Europe and beyond, with standout appearances at premier festivals such as Dark Malta Fest, GoatHell Metal Fest, Barbar Fest, and DiFest. Sharing stages with icons like Die Krupps, Blood Red Throne, Psyclon Nine, and Ost+Front, Overcast Rain has solidified their reputation as a must-see act on the global metal circuit.
Black Death: A New Chapter
Overcast Rain finished album Black Death, a collection of 13 tracks that includes both brand-new songs and remastered fan favorites. This ambitious release showcases their relentless drive to push the boundaries of dark metal and promises to be a landmark achievement in their career.
Tracklist:
Intro
Black Death
Satanic Slut
Rain
Nightmare
Shadows
Damned
Lost
Motherland
Helloween
White Snow (feat. Artyom Kuricyn - Yomi on Flute (mokshan lang)
War (remastered)
Winter Depression (remastered)
The Current Lineup
Mihails Maslovs – Vocals, Guitar, Keyboard
Marks Širokovs – Drums, Samples, Backing Vocals
Rudolf Vistiņš – Guitar, Bass, Backing Vocals
Andris Aleksejevs – Lead Guitar
Leonidas Heidemanis – Lead Guitar
Aleksandrs Tiškevičs – Bass
A Storm Is Coming
As Overcast Rain gears up to release their heaviest single video yet, anticipation is reaching fever pitch. Under the Brutal Records banner, this dark metal powerhouse is ready to usher in a new era of dominance.
Stay tuned for updates—the storm is just beginning.
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Raison d'être is the esteemed dark ambient project of Swedish sound artist Peter Andersson, formed in 1991 as a tool for self-expression. With a career spanning nearly three decades and numerous influential releases, raison d'être has become a pinnacle of the genre, renowned for its overwhelming dark ambient drone industrial soundscapes. Andersson's work often incorporates field recordings and manipulated acoustic instruments, creating a unique and perfected sonic experience that invites listeners to explore the obscure realms of their inner selves.
"Within The Depths Of Silence And Phormations" is a defining work of
sonic mysticism, originally released by the legendary record label Cold Meat
Industry. Created by the visionary Peter Andersson, this album remains an
unparalleled journey through shadowy cathedrals, industrial ruins and the vast
chasms of the subconscious. Andersson conjures an atmosphere thick with sacred
reverence and existential dread, where distant choirs echo like ghostly
remnants, deep drones stretch into eternity, and mechanical whispers weave an
intricate and otherworldly soundscape.This re-release celebrates the enduring legacy of this essential album, offering fans and newcomers alike the opportunity to experience its haunting beauty in stunning new formats:
Limited Double Black Vinyl Edition: Presented in a lavish gatefold sleeve, this numbered edition is limited to 300 copies.
Limited Double Marbled Gold & Black Vinyl Edition: Also housed in a gatefold sleeve and limited to 300 numbered copies, this edition offers a visually striking complement to the album's sombre elegance.
Limited Triple CD "Sublime Edition": This edition is limited to 500 numbered copies and features an updated mix of the complete album, additional tracks and a second mastering of the original 1995 recording, providing a comprehensive exploration of this influential work.
"Few albums capture the very essence of dark ambient as completely as Within The Depths Of Silence And Phormations," Rune Serpent Europa states. "It's a work that demands full immersion, headphones, darkness, and an open mind. This re-release is an essential addition to any serious collection. With only 1100 numbered copies available across all formats, this is a unique opportunity for true collectors and fans of dark ambient and industrial music to own a piece of history.”
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Jetzt, wo sich der „Sturm“ auf unsere aktuelle FATAL
UNDERGROUND Ausgabe doch zu einem „lauen Lüftchen „entwickelt hat, können wir
uns mit neuem Tatendrang ranmachen, um sich auf unsere Nr . 60 zu stürzen. All
zu viel kann man dazu aber noch nicht wirklich vermelden. In Sachen Interviews steht
man mit der Planung erst einmal so ziemlich am Anfang. Aber wenigstens haben
wir erst schon einmal in den Griff gekriegt, ein bissel was an neuem oder auch älteren
Hörstoff auf uns einprasseln zu lassen.
Bevor wir es vergessen, nen paar wenige Ausgaben des
aktuellen FATAL UNDERGROUND Zines Nr.59 sind noch zu haben. Wer vielleicht doch
noch Interesse daran bekunden will, wendet sich mal ganz vertrauensvoll an
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FABULOUS DESASTER: veröffentlichen mit "COFFIN DWELLERS" erste Kostprobe vom kommenden Album!
Am 17. April erscheint mit "Crucify This!" das neue Album der Bonn Area Thrasher Fabulous Desaster! Bei einer Spielzeit von gut 45 Minuten erwarten euch 11 neue Tracks mit, wie schon auf den Vorgängeralben, schnellem und wütenden Speed-Thrash-Songs mit einem extrem hohen Energielevel. Auf „Crucify This!“ gibt sich die Band sogar noch etwas abwechslungsreicher als zuvor, und packt neben den typischen High-Speed Tracks auch komplexere Songs sowie eine Mid-Tempo-Dampfwalze aus. Mit "Coffin Dwellers" gibts jetzt eine erste Kostprobe auf dem MDD YouTube Kanal, der euch garantiert den Kopf abschraubt. Die finale Tracklist des Albums findet ihr anbei. Das Album wird außer als CD zu einem späteren Zeitpunkt auch als Vinyl Edition erscheinen. Check it out! Check it out! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PSzzzLvl0bc
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Spanish/American Progressive Metal duo, DISSOCIA, featuring members of Persefone and Wormed, have release debut album, TO LIFT THE VEIL, on Willowtip Records!
The album is available on CD, vinyl LP, and digital formats.
Purchase/Stream:
https://bit.ly/veil-willowtip
https://bit.ly/veil-bandcamp
DISSOCIA enters the mind of multi-instrumentalist Daniel R. Flys (Persefone, Eternal Storm) as the sonic landscape between two realms: the conscious and the unconscious. With ferocious and convoluted riffs, dreamy synths, extreme and subtle clean vocals, we enter this in-between world backed by Gabriel Valcázar's (Wormed, Cancer) chaotic and groove drumming and Paul R. Flys' cinematic violin layers.
Mixed and mastered by the prestigious Ukrainian engineer Max Morton (Jinjer, Ignea, Shokran), To Lift The Veil is a concept album that serves as a metaphor for being a growing seed in an asphalted world. DISSOCIA makes an effort to blend extreme metal with synthwave and dreamwave elements to create a fine progressive blend that is catchy and yet unpredictable to the listener. Further developing this mood, the stunning and oneiric artwork created by Rein Van Oyen (Haken) captures the lights and shadows present on the dynamic songwriting and all the contrasts found on the duo's debut.
Track
Listing:1. Existentialist
2. He Who Dwells
3. Samsara
4. Zenosyne
5. The Lucifer Effect
6. Evasion
7. Out of Slumber
Credits:
Daniel R. Flys - Vocals, Guitars, Bass and Synths
Gabriel Valcázar - Drums
Guest violins performed by Paul R. Flys (track 7).
Additional post-production by Max Morton and Alex Tena.
Written by Daniel R. Flys.
Produced by Daniel R. Flys.
Drums recorded by Carlos Santos at Sadman Studio.
Vocals recorded by Alex Tena.
Vocals and violins recorded by Carlos Rodríguez.
Mixed and mastered by Max Morton at Morton Studio.
Design and layout by Rein Van Oyen.
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BODY
OF FILTH
release new video "HORSE INCINERATOR" showing off their
Arachnid Cabinets ."Body of Filth is a Las Vegas-based beatdown/deathcore band unleashing a sonic onslaught of brutal riffs, punishing breakdowns, and unrelenting energy. Formed in 2021, the band has undergone a transformation through lineup changes, ultimately solidifying their current lineup: Joe Koos (guitar), Ryan Blas (guitar), Loren Means (bass), Michael "Fundip" Taylor (vocals), and Chuck Shumway (drums). United by a shared passion for heavy music and a desire to create a raw, unbridled sound, Body of Filth is poised to become a staple in the
metal scene. With their intense live performances and unapologetic lyrics, they're ready to leave their mark.
Follow them for updates on upcoming shows, new music, and a healthy dose of sonic chaos."
Body of Filth is:
Joe Beardcore Koos - Guitar
Ryan Blas - Guitar
Loren Means - Bass
Chuck Shumway - Drums
Fundip Taylor - Vocals
Video Credits:
Animus Den Productions
Valacis Media
Arachnid Cabinets
Best Regards, Robby Perry (Artist Management, Press) Viscera Disgust Media
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Listen to Where Serenity Prevails EP: https://push.fm/fl/aitf-ep
The band comments:
"Where Serenity Prevails" is our debut EP about the destruction of humanity and the Earth after it. The EP features acoustic sections and clean vocals as well as distorted sections and harsh vocals, polyphonic vocal harmonies and shifting time signatures. Jazz influences and breakdowns that break the traditional moulds bring additional flavours. From start to finish, the EP has an immersive atmosphere that creates strong images. During the composition process, our biggest musical influences were Gojira, Alcest and especially Opeth. The story was inspired by Studio Ghibli films. We highly recommend this EP for fans of progressive death metal and post-metal as well as fans of the bands mentioned above. And for all those who like a rough and authentic production, the EP was recorded, mixed and mastered by the band."
Biography:
Ashes In The Fall is a Finnish progressive death metal/post-metal band. During the band's 6 years of existence it has gone through numerous changes in personnel, with the current roster consisting of:
Touko
Kaihola - drums, percussion, backing vocalsSamuel Routama - lead vocals, samples
Anton Valros - bass, backing vocals
Simon Valros - guitars
Jennifer Evans - keyboards, samples, backing vocals, percussion
The band takes influences from many different sources, with our biggest influences probably being Opeth, Mastodon, Insomnium, Ulver, Neurosis, Alcest and Gojira. We also take influences from music outside the metal genre, such as jazz, folk, progressive rock and hardcore punk to name a few.
After laying dormant for a long time, Ashes In The Fall have finally started to pick up their pace, with the EP “Where Serenity Prevails” being scheduled for release in this spring on Inverse Records. The EP’s lead single Dusk of Mankind will be released to the public on January 30th 2025. With the release of this new material, Ashes In The Fall will also be playing even more live shows, with an upcoming highlight in the band's career being a performance at Tuska on the KVLT stage in June 2025.
Single version 'Dusk of Mankind' available here: https://push.fm/fl/ashesinthefall-dusk
Track list:
1. Kodamas (02:14)
2. Seven Days of Fire (04:41)
3. Dusk of Mankind (11:07)
Cover art by Tella Kullenberg
Line-up:
Touko Kaihola - drums, percussion, backing vocals
Samuel Routama - lead vocals, samples
Anton Valros - bass, backing vocals
Simon Valros - guitars
Jennifer Evans - keyboards, samples, backing vocals, percussion
https://www.facebook.com/aitfband
Hello
Folks, with full anticipation we can announce that there will be a new release
from the cult Death/Grinders of DEPRESSION in
fall 2025 and we have the honor to release it!You can expect a 35-years-jubilee Double-CD with many new songs as well as newly recorded and previously unreleased material, plus a cover song, a guest appearance and a really successful cover artwork!
More detailed information will follow. So look forward to it, we definitely will!
Your D.D.D. Team
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Italiens okkulte Heavy Rocker kehren mit ihrem vierten Album zurück!
Die italienischen Okkult-Hardrocker THE OSSUARY sind endlich zurück! Ihr lang erwartetes viertes Album Requiem for the Sun erscheint am 23. Mai 2025 über Supreme Chaos Records. Die Band liefert acht brandneue Tracks voller doomigem und psychedelischem Heavy Metal, tief verwurzelt in den 70er-Jahren und der dunklen Seite der NWOBHM.
Mit Requiem for the Sun erweitert die Band ihren einzigartigen Downer-Rock in spektralere und traumähnliche Gefilde und taucht tiefer in introspektive okkulte Themen ein. Dabei bleibt THE OSSUARY kompromisslos authentisch und bewahrt den rohen, ungefilterten Spirit, der sie auszeichnet. Von der unheilvollen Eröffnung "Sacrifice" bis zur finalen Klangexplosion "Eloise" entfaltet sich das Album wie eine cineastische Klanglandschaft – durchtränkt von donnernden Riffs, gespenstischen Melodien und geisterhaften Vocals.
Dreht die Lautstärke auf 11 und lasst euch in das rituelle Finale von Requiem for the Sun hineinziehen!
Bereits heute präsentiert die Band das eindrucksvolle Video zu „Far From The Tree“, das von Costin Chioreanu stammt, der bereits mit Jethro Tull, Diamond Head, Tribulation, Ghost und Carcassgearbeitet hat, ist das Video eine visuelle Reise durch psychedelische und düstere Traumwelten, die den introspektiven Charakter des Songs perfekt einfangen.
Hier geht´s zum Video: https://youtu.be/wS3H1AlTirkDie Band bleibt ihrer musikalischen Signatur treu – inspiriert von Black Sabbath, The Doors und Mercyful Fate, verbindet "Far From The Tree" doomige Riffs, hypnotische Melodien und okkulte Atmosphäre.
Highlights:
Viertes Album der Band mit organischem Sound, teilweise live im Studio aufgenommen.
Eine der besten Live-Bands Italiens in diesem Genre!
Konzeptuelles Musikvideo zum Song "Far From The Tree" von Costin Chioreanu, der bereits für Jethro Tull, Diamond Head, Tribulation, Ghost, Mayhem, Carcass, Voivod und C.O.C. gearbeitet hat.
Einflüsse: Black Sabbath, The Beatles, The Doors, Captain Beyond, Screaming Trees, Mercyful Fate, Witchfinder General.
Das vierte Album "Requiem For The Sun" verspricht eine cineastische Klanglandschaft voller Donner-Riffs und geisterhaften Melodien – Heavy Rock in seiner mystischen Form!
Album-Preorder: https://supremechaos.de/artists/the-ossuary/
Album-Presave: https://save-it.cc/scr/ossuary-requiem-for-the-sun
Topeka, KS-based brutal death metal horde UNMERCIFUL is set to unleash their highly anticipated fourth album, DEVOURING DARKNESS. The album marks a new era of relentless violence and sonic brutality! With ten tracks of scorching intensity and distorted vengeance, Devouring Darkness is filled with blistering blast beats, intricate kick drum patterns, and destructive riffing.
UNMERCIFUL has tapped extreme metal site Toilet Ov Hell for the exclusive premiere of the album's first single, "Infernal Conquering." A blistering ode to nuclear annihilation, "Infernal Conquering" embodies total annihilation.
Guitarist Clinton Applehanz comments on the song, “Fear consumes as the winds of mankind’s fire render all to dust. A nuclear bomb is almost as intense as this song!"
Stream
"Infernal Conquering" now at https://toiletovhell.com/premiere-unmerciful-infernal-conquering/Devouring Darkness is set for release on CD, digital, and vinyl formats on May 23 via Willowtip Records.
Tracklist:
1. Miracle in Fire
2. Unnatural Ferocity
3. Malice Unbound
4. Devouring Darkness
5. Relentless Malevolence
6. Vomit you out*
7. Infernal Conquering
8. The Reaping
9. Voracious Lunacy
10. Vengeance Transcending
UNMERCIFUL has announced the first of many live assaults in support of Devouring Darkness. The band will host an album release show on June 20 at Warehouse on Broadway in Kansas City, MO, alongside Torn The Fuck Apart, Garoted, and Hossferatu.
Devouring Darkness sees the return of longtime member Jeremy Turner to guitar and introduces Josh Riley as the band’s new vocalist, further intensifying the group’s punishing sound.
The album was engineered and produced by Clinton Appelhanz at Waveworks Studio, with mastering handled by the legendary Alan Douches (Cannibal Corpse, Hate Eternal, etc.). Artwork by Santiago Francisco Jaramillo.
UNMERCIFUL is seeking a bassist for live performances and/or a permanent position. Serious inquiries only. Contact the band for details.
UNMERCIFUL is:
Clinton Appelhanz - Guitars/Bass
Jeremy Turner - Guitars/Bass
Trynt Kelly - Drums
Josh Riley - Vocals
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www.facebook.com/officialunmerciful
Entrusted takes the listener to the depths of the mind, driven by heavy riffs and deep-rooted vocals. It is the slowest and heaviest song in the band's output so far. The band's guitarist and composer Markus Heikkinen says the following about the song:
“Entrusted is the band's most melancholic, even oppressive song to date. Despite its anxiety, the song has become an important part of the band's story.”
“I see that the lyrics of the song have different meanings, depending on the listener. They can describe men who, without speaking to each other, watch an autumn campfire somewhere in the woods. The lyrics also have a melancholic side, which I think fits well with the heavy guitar sound of the song," continues the band's drummer and lyricist Timo Korkalainen.
Listen to Entrusted on streaming services: https://push.fm/fl/northvoid-entrusted
Biography:
Forged in North Karelia in January 2020, Northvoid delivers a musical assault rooted in the melodic death metal of the 90’s. With a bond forged in childhood, our members now channel the raw, untamed energy of the past & present into every note.
Our music is a fusion of melodic heaviness and groove, inspired by the harsh environment and wilderness of the north. Experience the power and versatility of our music, which broadly covers different elements of metal music, guided by the attitude of the frost-bitten north. Northvoid isn't just music – it's a journey into the heart of coldness and wilderness.
Join us and feel the fury!
Listen
to the first single Wilderness: https://push.fm/fl/northvoid-wilderness
Track list:
1. Northern Breeze
2. Wilderness
3. Sun & Moon
4. Entrusted
5. The Ember
Mix & Master: Heikki Marttila/Guru Studio, Joensuu
EP picture by Timo Korkalainen, cover artwork Markus Heikkinen
Line-up:
Markus Heikkinen: guitars
Timo Korkalainen: drums
Kimmo Timonen: vocals
Risto Aittola: bass
https://www.facebook.com/northvoid
Excerpt - "an avant-garde extravaganza of death, black, and prog metal, a remarkably elaborate, technically jaw-dropping, and highly idiosyncratic head-spinner of a high order"
FELGRAVE – “OTHERLIKE DARKNESSES”
Genre:
Avantgarde
Death/Black/Doom MetalAfter dropping a well-received death/doom album five years back, Felgrave has crafted an ingenious album melding influences of doom, black and death metal in a way rarely done before. The one-man band has broken the mould and the music on this album flows in an intuitive, undulating, almost whimsical manner, touching upon several styles and effortlessly shape shifting through them all. The songs are between 12 to 18 minutes long and each one seems to tell a tale of its own. There is so much going on in each song that it demands repeated listens which isn't necessarily arduous because of the smooth transitions and the overall coherency. The sound is strangely all encompassing - there are acoustic passages with clean vocals as well as intense and complex parts that wouldn't be out of place on a technical death metal album. It's stuff like this which makes this album fascinating, and what makes it come alive is the passion with which it is meticulously crafted - it seeps through the music and elevates it beyond the ostensible stringing together of disparate parts. 'Otherlike Darknesses' is multi-faceted and yet has a fairly cohesive sound with exceptional song writing; albums like these definitely don't come out too often.
Line up:
Vocals, guitar, bass, keyboards and programming by M. L. Jupe
Drums by Robin Stone (Evilyn, Norse)
Mixed by M. L. Jupe
Mastered by Brendan Sloan (Convulsing)
Artwork by Adam Burke (Artificial Brain, Plasmodium)
Tracklisting:
1. Winds Batter My Keep
2. Pale Flowers Under an Empty Sky
3. Otherlike Darknesses
Release date - April 25th, 2025
https://www.facebook.com/transcendingobscurityrecords
https://www.facebook.com/felgrave.doom
Thank you very much! Kunal Choksi Label owner Transcending Obscurity Mumbai, India
A new force in Blackened Death Metal has emerged to lay waste to 2025! FLESHSPOIL, featuring veteran players from Arsis, The Final Sleep, and Illucinus, will release full-length debut album, The Beginning of the End, March 28 on digital format!
Fans of classic death, black, and doom metal take note! FLESHSPOIL delivers a haunting and aggressive soundscape, and features a lineup of seasoned musicians: Jeff Andrews (guitar/vocals), a veteran of New York’s metal scene, known for his work with The Final Sleep, Armor Column, Hush, Ironweed, Scavengers, and Held Under. Mike Van Dyne (drums), known for his role in Arsis, where he played on acclaimed releases such as A Celebration of Guilt and A Diamond for Disease, and toured globally alongside heavyweights like Behemoth, Arch Enemy, Exodus, Cynic, Dying Fetus, Grave, Necrophagist, Napalm Death, and Six Feet Under. Dan Saltzman (bass), hailing from the Bay Area, whose impressive work has been showcased in Illucinus and The Hunt, as well as recent demonstration videos for ESP bass guitars.
Produced and mixed by Brett Portzer (Skinless, Author & Punisher, Arsis), The Beginning of the End consists of six tracks clocking in at 37 minutes. It is the creative vision of Andrews and Van Dyne, who recorded two albums and performed together alongside such notable bands as At The Gates, Wolves In The Throne Room, Sanctuary, Rivers of Nihil, Fates Warning, All That Remains, and many others with their previous band, The Final Sleep. The Beginning of the End additionally includes guest appearances by Kyle Chapman (Aethereus, Blighted Eye), John Judson (Rwake, Scott Kelly), and Petr Oplatka (Illucinus).
Pre-order The Beginning of the End:
Track
Listing:1. Bleed Through This Life
2. Skies Turn To Graves
3. Fleshspoil
4. Walking Dead
5. A Frail Demise
6. Born Into Despair
Credits:
Guitar solo and additional chaos on “Bleed Through This Life” by Kyle Chapman of Aethereus and Blighted Eye.
Guitar solo on “Walking Dead” by Petr Oplatka of Illucinus.
Lap steel guitar on “Bleed Through This Life” and “Skies Turn To Graves” by John Judkins of Rwake.
Drum tracking engineered by Brett Portzer at White Lake Music & Post.
Guitar and vocal tracking engineered by Van Dyne/Andrews.
Produced, mixed & mastered by Brett Portzer.
Music and arrangements by Andrews/Van Dyne. Lyrics by Andrews.
Cover art: “L’Umana Fragilità” by Salvator Rosa (1656)
Line-up:
Mike Van Dyne - Drums
Jeff Andrews - Guitar/Vocals
Dan Saltzman - Bass
https://fleshspoilofficial.bandcamp.com/album/the-beginning-of-the-end
Watch a video visualizer to the “The Siren’s Choice” here https://youtu.be/FYLqj-pVDnc or
listen to the track via streaming services: https://bio.to/cotsThe band commented: “‘The Siren’s Choice’ is a track we are particularly proud of. It has all the gloom-and-doom vibes that make us who we are, but also felt that we made a step forward when writing it. The playfulness of the guitar riffs with the samples was a pleasant surprise when we laid them together.”
This follows the release of a music video for the title track which premiered on The Obelisk and can be viewed here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4j49YCtl3j4 . The video serves as a powerful visual representation of the band's concept, contrasting the creations of man with the untamed instincts within us.
Formed in Athens in 2017, Church of the Sea have carved a distinct niche for themselves, balancing the crushing weight of doom with the ethereal beauty of dark electronic rock. Their signature sound blends fuzzed guitars, heavy distorted beats, and Irene's captivating, chant-like vocals, creating an atmosphere that is both heavy and dreamlike, with hints of shoegaze and noise-rock intensity.
“Eva,” the band's sophomore album, will be available on digital and CD formats, with a limited “sunburst” edition on vinyl.
The album was recorded at Suono Studios, engineered, produced, and mixed by Alex Bolpasis, and mastered by Nick Townsend at Infrasonic Mastering, continuing their established collaborative relationships from their debut EP “Anywhere but Desert” (2018) and debut album “Odalisque” (2022).
Throughout their career, Church of the Sea have graced the stages of numerous festivals and shared the bill with notable acts such as Antimatter, The Murder Capital, Messa, and Dool, including two sold-out performances at St. Paul’s Anglican Church in Athens.
Ahead of the album’s release, Church of the Sea will perform as special guests to Wolvennest and ΛΑΜΔΑ on 22 March at AN Club in Athens, Greece.
Church of the Sea are:
Irene – Vocals
Vangelis – Guitars
Alex – Synths and samples
https://www.facebook.com/these.hands.melt
https://www.instagram.com/churchofthesea
Wormholedeath is thrilled to announce the signing of RICKERT G, a visionary melodic death metal artist hailing from Morelia, Michoacán, Mexico. Rickert G has inked a deal with Wormholedeath for the release of his debut album, ENDLESS THOUGHTS, which is slated to drop on April 11, 2025.
Rickert G’s journey is forged in the fires of creativity, defiance, and pure passion for the art of heavy music. A student of titans like Therion, Megadeth, Iron Maiden, and Pantera, Rickert carved his path through formal training in musical composition at UMICH’s Facultad Popular de Bellas Artes before diving deeper into music production and film scoring in some of Mexico’s top institutions. The result? A melodic death metal project that fuses technical prowess with raw emotional storytelling.
Rickert
G Speaks Out“The signing with Wormholedeath has been an extraordinary surprise, marking a new chapter in my life and offering the opportunity to engage in what was once my dream: the professional world of metal music! The suddenness of it all has taken me by surprise, making me reflect on how things have been, the life I have lived, and how it can be from now on. It revitalizes me, helping me reconcile with the past and embrace the present opportunity to build a beautiful future. I am grateful to the entire WHD team for their interest in my music, their communication, and their patience. Let’s keep forging metal!”
Unveiling the Darkness of Endless Thoughts
Endless Thoughts is more than an album—it’s an intense, cathartic exploration of trauma and resilience. Born from the emotional aftermath of post-traumatic stress disorder caused by psychopathic abuse, the album delves into the harrowing depths of psychological and sexual abuse. Across eight evocative tracks, Rickert G narrates a descent into decadence, with each song representing a mental state or pivotal situation of the protagonist.
This conceptual masterpiece aims to engage listeners on a deeper level, offering not just entertainment but a visceral artistic statement of honesty and resistance. From its sonic architecture to its lyrical storytelling, Endless Thoughts draws listeners into a poignant journey of reflection and imagination.
Musically, Rickert G’s sound is a seamless fusion of melodic death metal influences, recalling the brilliance of bands like Hypocrisy, Amon Amarth, Dark Tranquillity, Opeth, At the Gates, and In Flames. Yet, it’s uniquely his own—a testament to his multifaceted musical background and his ability to weave intricate emotions into compelling compositions.
Tracklist
01. The Journey
02. Farewell
03. The Mass of the Dead
04. Hypocrite
05. Coming Home
06. Singularity
07. Endless Thoughts
08. The End of Sanity
www.youtube.com/@rickertgvt
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Polish
black metal titans FURIA will take part in a unique
project on 5th and 6th April at Kinoteatr Rialto for the 25th anniversary of
the Silesian Film Archive in Katowice, Poland. Furia will play its songs
accompanied by unique materials from the only regional film archive in the country. The band has chosen archival films, which show, among other things, how the Silesian region was created and developed, how the legendary Spodek in Katowice was built, how life changed in Silesian cities and towns. We will also see artistic impressions inspired by the industrial landscape of the region or local crafts; recorded on film tapes, full of nostalgia, images of ordinary life: everyday activities that our grandparents, parents or ourselves engaged in years ago.
During this anniversary concert, we will see materials from the Silesian Film Archive, which Furia will illustrate with compositions from its albums, transferring the images of old Silesia to a completely different, surprising and hypnotising dimension.
Furia is one of the most original Polish black metal bands. The band was formed in 2003 in Katowice by vocalist and guitarist Michał “Nihil” Kuźniak. The band also includes Kamil “Sars” Staszałek (bass), Grzegorz “Namtar” Kantor (drums) and Artur Rumiński (guitar, since 2013). Furia has several album releases under its belt, performances in Japan, Romania, UK, at OFF Festival and at the Primavera Sound Festival in Barcelona, among others; a nomination for the “Polityka” Passport and cooperation with Jan Klata and the Krakow Stary Theatre on the adaptation of Stanisław Wyspiański’s “Wesele”. An important source of inspiration for the Katowice band is the tradition, culture and art of Upper Silesia: its mythological universe, to which they willingly and often refer in their work (e.g. “Guido”, “W Śnialni”).
The Silesian Film Archive was established 25 years ago in Katowice and is run by the Silesia Film Institute. It is the first and only regional film archive on the cultural map of Poland. Located in the basement of the Kosmos Cinema in Katowice, the Film Archive is mysterious because the relatively little-known space is filled with traces of film history. There you will find stills, posters, scripts, press clippings and over 10,000 film copies. Above all, thousands of old film material (including 8 mm, 16 mm and 35 mm tapes), especially those related to the subject of Upper Silesia. The Film Archive carries out its mission by collecting, storing, restoring, digitising and making available old film materials.
https://www.facebook.com/paganrecords
https://www.filmotekaslaska.com/
https://silesiafilm.com/
NERVOUS - "ACQUIESCENCE"
Everything about Acquiescence has been shaped by Ciesielski’s hands, from the songwriting and production to mixing, mastering, and artwork. This album is a true reflection of his vision—an uncompromising mix of black and death metal influences, intertwined with elements of classical music and progressive rock. The result is a dense, intense sound that pulls you in and holds you captive. Acquiescence explores a journey of rebellion against one’s nature, confronting deep fears, and ultimately embracing harmony within oneself. The album is a reflection of Ciesielski’s personal experiences of growing up, entering adulthood, and accepting who he truly is.
Tracklist
1.Acquiescence
2. Heavy is the Head that Wears an Imaginary Crown
3. Vermin Within
4. The Will to Power
5. Fragile
6. It Didn't Start with You
7. Acquiescence II
8. River
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AKANTOPHIS – “ERNEUERUNG”
Label: Self-ReleasedRelease Date: April 14, 2025
Format: Digital, LP, CD
Genre: Black Metal
FFO: Deathspell Omega, Ved Buens Ende, Bethlehem
Country: Germany
Akantophis, from Germany, present their new album, "Erneuerung", set to be released on April 14, 2025. The album features seven tracks with a total running time of 42 minutes, blending atmospheric intensity and aggression. Recorded live at Liquid Aether Audio and mastered under the direction of Mario Dahmen, the album captures an organic and dynamic feel.
The lyrics are primarily in German, adapted to the themes of each track and presented with more variety than before. Akantophis was founded in 1998 and secured their first underground success with "Galaria: Terra@Exitus" in 2001. After a break in 2004 for personal reasons, the band reunited in 2017 with a slightly revised lineup, releasing the 7-inch "Wiederkehr" as a turning point. In 2020, they followed up with "EXITUS XX" (MCD), closing the chapter on their older material and paving the way for this new release.
With "Erneuerung," Akantophis explore a broader sound while staying true to their roots, aiming to connect with a wider audience through this release.
Tracklist:
1. Spot
2. Lobotomie
3. Perforation
4. Renewal
5. Horizont aus Glas
6. # 9010
7. See Me
Line-up:
Andi – Vocals
Sebastian – Guitar
Lars – Bass
Micha – Drums
The recording, mixing and mastering took place at Liquid Aether Studio (near Cologne) in Nov- Dec 2023 under the direction of Mario Dahmen.
https://akantophis.bandcamp.com/music
https://www.instagram.com/akantophis/
The
wait is over. Today Cristina, with her creature OF THE MUSES,
opens the doors to her new album "UNDERHEAVENS— OF BLOOD,
GHOSTS AND SALTWATER", premiering the single "THE
IN-BETWEEN WAS A FEVER DREAM". The lyric video of the song
realized by Goffredo Passi / EstremArte Videoproduzioni is available at https://youtu.be/HMGO5GtAaVsThe song ushers us into a very vulnerable and personal universe full of pain, rage and passion, which, unlike on her debut "Senhal", is no longer conveyed through the extremism of screams, blastbeats and distortion, but rather through gripping emotional depth, both for how this is manifested in Art, music and words, and for the underlying concept (terminal illness, the loss of a loved one, life and death as a whole).
We are deeply proud of what is emerging and how this creature has been welcomed so far. "Underheavens— Of Blood, Ghosts and Saltwater" is a journey full of emotions and different nuances and will be released on April 25, 2025 by My Kingdom Music in LP, digipakCD, tape and digital format and you can pre-order it at: https://t.ly/QQNTv
For lovers of The Gathering, Mercury Rev, The 3rd and the Mortal, Garbage, Manic Street Preachers, Lush, Emma Ruth Rundle, a definitive must-have.
https://linktr.ee/mykingdommusic
https://www.facebook.com/ofthemuses
For fans of : Der Weg einer Freiheit, Deathspell Omega, Gaerea or Marduk
Check them out on YouTube and subscribe! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FRYoHOOffjg
Ten will be released on Malpermesita Records in March 28, 2025. This magnificent act of Black Metal features none other than Kevin Paradis (ex-Benighted...) on drums, and it's a journey you won't want to miss.
An unconventional blend of violence, melancholy, horror, and melody that defines this deeply personal take on Black Metal.
www.youtube.com/@pathstodeliverance
https://www.facebook.com/pathstodeliverance
Pre-orders
are open now via the record label’s webstore: https://lnk.to/EPDMNThis special collaboration sees Domhain and Ephemeral each contribute one brand new track, both exploring vividly naturalistic, acoustic soundscapes that evoke an extraordinary sense of quiet and ethereal melancholy. Listeners can anticipate a unique blend of Domhain's signature emotional intensity and Ephemeral's rich, immersive atmospheres.
Ephemeral shared their excitement, stating: “We couldn’t be happier about this collaboration with our dear label mates Domhain who share our passion for mythical, melancholic and meaningful music, lyrics and visual art. It’s been a great honour for us and an absolute pleasure to join forces for this special release!”
Domhain echoed this sentiment, commenting: “We are over the moon to share the news of our collaboration with our friends and wonderful musicians from Ephemeral. We are so proud to see these two tracks side by side on this EP, and we hope you will enjoy listening to them together as much as we do. “Of Pine and Oak” is an ode to nature, to our connection to it, and to the inspiration it may bring… which we think will resonate with many of you. A million thanks to our common label These Hands Melt for facilitating this split and for always being so encouraging and excited with our music.”
"Of Pine and Oak" will be available digitally and as a limited edition (200 copies) 12” single-sided colour vinyl.
Hailing from Northern Ireland, Domhain is a new project formed by four experienced musicians from the Irish metal scene. Their sound is an emotional blend of post-black, blackgaze, and atmospheric black metal. Their debut mini-album "Nimue", released in October 2023 by These Hands Melt, featured guest cello by Jo Quail and was recorded at Foel Studio with Chris Fielding (Conan, Primordial). Each of the three tracks on "Nimue" was accompanied by a conceptual music video created by the band’s drummer and visual director, Anaïs Chareyre-Méjan.
Ephemeral is a dark folk trio from Würzburg, Germany, formed in 2019 by Ella Zlotos, Nikolaus Jira, and Patrick Maiwald. Their music creates a unique blend of melancholic folk with progressive elements, incorporating flutes, whistles, guitars, keyboard instruments, percussion, and strings, all topped with sung and spoken-word vocals. Their lyrics draw inspiration from English literature, exploring themes of longing, growth, transience, and new beginnings.
https://www.facebook.com/Domhain.band/
https://ephemeral-band.de/
https://thesehandsmelt.shop/
https://www.facebook.com/these.hands.melt
Kraków (PL) - Polish Death Metal duo, DORMANT ORDEAL, in collaboration with No Clean Singing, have premiered "SOLVENT," the second single from forthcoming album, TOOTH AND NAIL.
Stream it the following link: https://www.nocleansinging.com/2025/03/18/an-ncs-premiere-dormant-ordeal-solvent/
Dormant Ordeal, are set to release Tooth and Nail, the band's first album for Willowtip and fourth overall, on April 18! The album will be available on CD, vinyl, cassette, and digital formats, and follows widely praised third album, The Grand Scheme of Things.
"We worked hard to make this fourth album happen," says guitarist Maciej Nieścioruk. "JNS Studio once again did a great job tuning in to our suggestions, while having the support of Willowtip gave us freedom to focus on creativity without being distracted. Stick around and have a listen once it's released, might be just what you're looking for."
Dormant Ordeal was formed in 2008. Their debut album It Rains, It Pours (2013), showcased the aggressive and energetic sound, while We Had It Coming (2016) refined their songwriting with thought-out structures and darker textures. Released in 2021, The Grand Scheme of Things was critically acclaimed for blending brutal precision with blackened influences and a thought-provoking lyrical approach. Over the years, known for their intense and atmospheric approach to the genre, the band has established itself as a impactful entity in the modern death metal scene.
Pre-order:
https://willowtip.com/bands/details/dormant-ordeal.aspx
https://dormantordeal.bandcamp.com/album/tooth-and-nail
Line-up:
Maciej Nieścioruk - Guitars
Maciej Proficz - Vocals
Track
Listing:1. Wije i Mary, Pt. 1
2. Halo of Bones
3. Horse Eater
4. Orphans
5. Solvent
6. Dust Crown
7. Against the Dying of the Light
8. Everything That Isn't Silence Is Trivial
9. Wije i Mary, Pt. 2
Credits:
Music, lyrics and arrangements by Maciej Nieścioruk.
Drums arrangements by Chason Westmoreland and Maciej Nieścioruk.
All tracks except drums recorded by Paweł Grabowski at JNS Studio in Warsaw.
Drums played and recorded by Chason Westmoreland.
Guest vocals on "Solvent" by Dominic Nucciarone recorded by Samuel Dufour.
Artwork by See Machine.
Art direction by Maciej Nieścioruk.
Design by Michał “Xaay” Loranc and Maciej Nieścioruk.
https://www.facebook.com/willowtip
https://www.facebook.com/dormant.ordeal/
Label: Rottweiler Records/Independent ReleaseRelease Date: March 22nd 2025
Genre: Heavy And Western
For fans of: ZZ Top | Johnny Cash | Lynyrd Skynyrd | 38 Special
It’s been ten years since The Comancheros started rolling along the blacktop highways, under the star dusted skies, carrying their hard rocking anthems and heartfelt ballads from the cities to the deserts, the forests to the sea. Bringing cowboys to the bars and broken hearted ghosts to their campfire, the years have passed in moments since their journey began back in 2015. Then suddenly there was a decade in that rearview mirror, stretching out behind them in miles and stories, drinks and songs…
To celebrate the first ten years of an adventure which shows no signs of reaching an end, The Comancheros have compiled an album of tracks that demonstrate the heart-on-the-sleeve emotion of their music; as diverse as life and as dark as the longest nights, as honest as tears and proud in their own skin…defiant, unbreakable, rebellious to the last breath. A Decade In The Mirror brings together songs never released before in a physical format, limited edition EPs whose CD runs have long since sold out, rarities from split cassette editions and live tracks that have never been made available before. Every aspect of The Comancheros’ spirit in all its raw grit and glory, from the dancing riffs and ZZ Top boogie of ‘Crazy As Hell’ to the melancholy reflection in the shadow of the gallows of ‘Don’t Forget My Name’, the gentle balladry of ‘I Stare At Trains’ to the smooth melodies, hard guitars and exuberance of ‘We Own The Night’. Perhaps what permeates all The Comancheros music more than anything else, all of A Decade In The Mirror from the laidback Americana of opener ‘The Day George Jones Died’ to the final whiskey salute of ‘If I Could Pick A Way To Go’ recorded live in Spain, is the untarnished honesty of expression that runs through it all like blood. Bringing together influences from southern rock, pure country and American folk ballads that stretch their roots deep into the past, The Comancheros have found their own definition of their unique sound – Heavy and Western – and that’s what you’ll find on A Decade In The Mirror.
On March 22nd Rottweiler Records will release the digital version of A Decade In The Mirror, while The Comancheros will be taking the traditional path, launching the album in CD format with a special show at The Basement in Nashville on the same day. Whichever format is right for you, just make sure you listen to A Decade In The Mirror and discover the sound of Heavy and Western, the sound of The Comancheros!
Line-up:
Tanner Jones - Vocals/Guitar
Jon Green - Vocals/Bass
R. Michael Cook- Drums
https://www.rottweilerrecords.com/
https://www.facebook.com/comancherosband
The
Circle Music has signed the influential Swedish melodic death metal
band, GATES OF ISHTAR. Revered as one of the genre's most
underrated acts, Gates of Ishtar are poised to triumphantly return with their
first new album in nearly three decades.Formed in Luleå, Sweden, Gates of Ishtar burst onto the scene with their seminal 1996 debut album, "A Bloodred Path", which quickly cemented their place in the pantheon of melodic death metal. Two more critically acclaimed albums followed, "The Dawn of Flames" (1997) and "At Dusk and Forever" (1998), showcasing their signature blend of razor-sharp riffs, thunderous drums, and the unmistakable growls of vocalist Mikael Sandorf. Despite their early success and promising trajectory, the band went on hiatus, leaving a void in the metal scene that their dedicated fanbase keenly felt.
After a 17-year silence, the anticipation for a reunion grew, and while a planned comeback in 2015 was sadly derailed by the passing of drummer Oscar Karlsson, Gates of Ishtar finally resurrected in November 2023 with a powerful performance at House of Metal. The overwhelming response from fans at this show ignited the spark for new music, leading to the decision to record a new album.
The Circle Music is ecstatic to welcome Gates of Ishtar to their roster. "If there was a list of the most underrated bands in metal, Gates of Ishtar would hold a prominent place,” states the record label. “It's been almost 30 years since their legendary debut 'A Bloodred Path' appeared, and still remains in the pantheon of melodic death metal. Life often plays strange games. One thing is certain: Gates of Ishtar is owed a lot and they are coming back determined to claim it all, one by one. It is our great joy to be on this journey together! Stay tuned, the Gates are open again..."
Gates of Ishtar themselves are equally enthusiastic about this new chapter. "The gates are open once more!!! We are super excited to work together with Maria and The Circle Music to bring you our new album! It will be the first new release in almost 3 decades and we have put all our hearts and souls into this beast of an album," the band comments. "The process of writing this new material has been a joyful experience and it didn't take more than a minute to realise that we still had that magic flow between us all in the band. We can't wait to hear your response to it and hopefully we meet you all out there in 2026! Hail Inanna!"
Fans who have been eagerly awaiting new material will be thrilled to hear that Gates of Ishtar’s signature sound remains potent, delivering Swedish melodic death metal at its finest.
Adding to the significance of their return, Gates of Ishtar recently performed a devastating live show in their hometown of Luleå. This performance coincided with the 30th anniversary of their very first concert in the same location, marking a powerful full-circle moment for the band.
https://linktr.ee/thecirclemusic
https://www.facebook.com/gatesofishtarofficial
Bands like Byonoisegenerator are exceedingly rare. We've been waiting a long time for their new album and now it's finally here! They're mixing jazz with a pretty extreme and violent form of music and the result, quite frankly, is exhilarating. They'd like to call their music "jazzgrind". Check it out for yourselves. There are two official videos and another track which you can find in this email and you can also listen to them all on Bandcamp at https://byonoisegenerator-label.bandcamp.com/album/subnormal-dives
BYONOISEGENERATOR – „SUBNORMAL DIVES“
Genre
: Jazzgrind/MathgrindByonoisegenerator are set to make a splash again after seven long years with a new album of what they'd like to call “jazzgrind” that sounds just as shocking and exhilarating as you would imagine. It's the kind of album that compels us to see things from a different perspective. While jazz influences and usage of a saxophone in extreme music has been witnessed before, it’s hardly ever done with a style of music this extreme and cathartic. The dedicated sax player infuses the violent music with jazzy parts that not only serve as a break from the cacophony but they also punctuate the music, enhance it, and elevate it from your regular grind or death metal band. The music is highly intricate, even technical, and despite the short length of the songs, it might require multiple listens for it to be fully deciphered and for the unsuspecting listeners to get its odd appeal. They've used the free-style spirit to concoct music that's outstanding and in the process have also ensured that it's more than something having temporary novelty value. At this point in their career, they've been able to masterfully meld the seemingly contradictory influences and have created songs that are more than just ideas, with each having their own identity and charm. It is clear that Byonoisegenerator are onto something special and they have the chops and attitude to pull off something as outrageous and irresistible as this.
Line up
Tim - Vox
Hal° - Guitar
M1t - Bass
Sh3la - Saxophone
NOx - Drums
Artwork by Dmitry Rogatnev
Track listing
1. Eb(D#)
2. IQ69Exaltations
3. NULL.state = PERMANENT; return VOID;
4. NoSuccessToday!
5. UVB-76
6. LoveChargedDiveBombs
7. I'mNot20Anymore (21Ne)
8. 4-HO-DMTNzambiKult
9. deBroglieNeverExisted
10. 5mgInspiredVibes
Release date - June 13th, 2025
https://www.facebook.com/transcendingobscurityrecords
https://www.facebook.com/byonoisegenerator
Thank you very much! Kunal Choksi Label owner Transcending Obscurity Mumbai, India
NEWS 16.3.2025
Carsten von ENTERA hat seine alte Death
Metal Band "CAEDES IN ABSOLOM" wieder aufleben lassenStahlsarg Song: https://caedesinabsolom.bandcamp.com/track/stahlsarg
Stahlsarg Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zbUQvFtfOVo
Kirchenfolter Song: https://caedesinabsolom.bandcamp.com/track/kirchenfolter
Kirchenfolter Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w7TDQnp9xXE
https://caedesinabsolom.bandcamp.com
https://www.facebook.com/CaedesInAbsolom/
CHONTARAZ – „PHANTOM OF REALITY“
Das
norwegisch/griechische Powerhouse CHONTARAZ ist wieder aus den
Untiefen seines höllischen Ursprungs (in Hell, Norwegen) aufgetaucht und
entfacht mit seiner lang erwarteten Rückkehr große Vorfreude bei Fans von
dunkler, dynamischer Musik. Ihr kommendes drittes Album “Phantom of Reality” (VÖ:
9. Mai 2025) entführt Hörer einmal mehr in das unverwechselbare Universum von
CHONTARAZ und bietet eine fesselnde Reise durch ihre modernen Klanglandschaften
und atmosphärischen Geschichten.Das Album beschäftigt sich mit der Reise, sein wahres Ich zu akzeptieren sowie der damit einhergehenden Ablehnung jeder Art der Oberflächlichkeit; eins der Hauptthemen ist dabei Authentizität. CHONTARAZ kombinieren düsteren Modern Metal mit Industrial-Elementen und vereinen intensive Energie meisterhaft mit tiefgründigen lyrischen Erzählungen, wodurch “Phantom of Reality” bei Fans sowohl auf musikalischer als auch auf emotionaler Ebene Anklang findet.
Bei der gemeinsamen Arbeit in seinem Studio in Athen stimmte die Chemie zwischen den Musikern sofort und unbestreitbar, was Fotis (alias Narwhal) dazu veranlasste, sich CHONTARAZ in Vollzeit anzuschließen. Das Ergebnis? Eine bahnbrechende Metal-Kollaboration, die eine außergewöhnliche Verschmelzung von meisterhaftem Songwriting, erstklassigen Musikern und einer Weltklasse-Produktion darstellt – ein Album, das den modernen Metal neu definieren will.
Fotis Benardos doppelte Virtuosität als Produzent sowie Schlagzeuger hat die Soundlandschaft von “Phantom of Reality” geformt und liefert eine immersive, beeindruckende Klangwelt, die jeden Track aufwertet. All das wird nahtlos mit dem brillanten Songwriting von Ahkon (Herbjørn Anglen) und Chontaraz (Frode Kvarsnes) kombiniert, die gemeinsam alle Tracks geschrieben haben und Ahkons Gitarren- und Bass-Künste mit Chontaraz' fesselndem Gesang vereinen. Das Ergebnis ist eine klangliche Explosion: ein kraftvoller Mix aus düsterem, modernen Metal und Industrial-Komponenten, die nahtlos mit Fotis' Präzision und klanglicher Vision verschmelzen. Das Album hat einen Sound, der sowohl roh als auch raffiniert, brutal und fesselnd ist.
Weitere Features auf "Phantom of Reality":
Sakis Tolis (Rotting Christ) als Gastsänger bei "SCREAM" (Single-VÖ: 28. Februar 2025)
George Nerantzis, verantwortlich für Keys und Industrial Add-Ons bei allen Songs
Kjetil “DeadBit” Lindløkken an zusätzlichen Keys für "Spin The Wheel", "Prayer To The Masses" und "Dressed To Kill"
Noxaerias (Kostas Mexis) am Bass für Live-Auftritte und Musikvideos
Diese Vielzahl an Kollaborationen resultiert in einer Fusion aus erstklassigen Musikern, visionärem Songwriting und einer hervorragenden Produktion, die CHONTARAZ in neue Gefilde katapultiert. Mit Ahkon und Chontaraz, die durch ihr gemeinsames Songwriting die kreative Vision vorantreiben und Fotis Benardo, der den Sound und den Rhythmus prägt, ist dies Metal auf einem absoluten Höhepunkt.
Über CHONTARAZ
CHONTARAZ stammen ursprünglich aus Hell, Norwegen, und hatten 2015 eine kühne Vision: Musik zu machen, die sie wirklich lieben, frei von stilistischen Beschränkungen, und diese mit theatralischen Liveshows, unverkennbarem Make-up sowie fesselndem lyrischen Storytelling zu vermitteln.
Ihr Debütalbum “Rondamauh” ist in Zusammenarbeit mit dem legendären Produzenten Daniel Bergstrand (bekannt für seine Arbeit mit In Flames, Meshuggah, Dimmu Borgir, Devin Townsend) entstanden und erhielt viel Lob von Schwergewichten wie dem Sweden Rock Magazine, dem Metal Observer und dem Scream Magazine. Außerdem wurde es von Quebec-Metal zum drittbesten internationalen Album des Jahres 2017 gewählt und von Thomas Youngblood von Kamelot persönlich empfohlen.
2019 stellten CHONTARAZ ihr zweites Album “Speed The Bullet” während 70000TONS OF METAL, The Original, The World’s Biggest Heavy Metal Cruise, vor.
Das in Zusammenarbeit mit George Nerantzis produzierte Album erhielt hervorragende Kritiken und verhalf ihnen zu Tourneen mit Kultbands wie Sepultura und Soulfly sowie zu Auftritten im Vorprogramm von Kamelot und Cyhra.
Mit ihrem dritten Album “Phantom of Reality” (VÖ: 9. Mai 2025) haben sich CHONTARAZ endgültig in ein wahres norwegisch-griechisches Kraftpaket verwandelt, das die dunkle Rohheit des norwegischen Metal mit der technologischen Präzision und industriellen Intensität ihres neuesten Mitglieds und Produzenten Fotis Benardo verbindet.
Fotis (alias Narwhal), der für sein visionäres Schlagzeugspiel und seine Produktionsfähigkeiten bekannt ist, hat die Klanglandschaft der Band neu definiert und für einen mitreißenden, vernichtenden Sound gesorgt, der jeden Track aufwertet.
CHONTARAZ liefern damit aktuell einen wahrhaft einzigartigen Sound, der die Wildheit des Heavy Metal und die Intensität des Black Metal mit dem mechanischen Puls des Industrial und der Schärfe des Modern Metal vereint. Das Ergebnis ist eine Klangexplosion, die Grenzen verschiebt und eine musikalische Umgebung schafft, in der Chaos und Ordnung ein perfektes Gleichgewicht finden. Ein norwegisch-griechischer Metal-Juggernaut, der sich durch eine Mischung aus brutaler Kraft und melodischer Tiefe auszeichnet – mit massiven Riffs, überlagert von elektronischen Texturen und postapokalyptischen Atmosphären. CHONTARZ’ Musik füllt eine Lücke im heutigen Metal-Markt und wagt sich in dunkle Gefilde vor, die andere zu betreten zögern. Für CHONTARAZ geht es nicht nur darum, Musik zu spielen – sondern darum, ein eindringliches, immersives Erlebnis zu bieten.
Mit intensiven Vocals, krassen Gitarren und hypnotischen Rhythmen laden sie die Hörer in ihr Universum ein und schaffen einen Sound, der sowohl hart als auch tief emotional ist. “Phantom of Reality” ist nicht einfach nur ein Album; es ist eine musikalische Reise, bei der Rohheit auf Technologie, Leidenschaft auf Dunkelheit und Hoffnung auf Verzweiflung trifft.
Bereitet euch auf ein unvergleichliches Metal-Erlebnis vor. Auftritt CHONTARAZ – nicht nur eine Band, sondern eine Kraft, die bereit ist, den modernen Metal neu zu gestalten.
https://www.youtube.com/@chontarazofficial
https://chontaraz.com/
https://www.facebook.com/chontaraz?locale=de_DE
SWEEPING DEATH unterschreiben bei Unholy Fire Records .
Die Band aus Bayern und das Label aus dem Sauerland haben jüngst einen Deal über das nächste Album des Fünfer festgezurrt.
"DEVOTION TO THE ABSURD NIGHT" , so der Name des Machtwerks, wird noch dieses Frühjahr auf CD und Vinyl erscheinen. Zudem gibt es eine auf 20 Stück limitierte LP Box.
Stilistisch hat sich bei der Mischung aus klassischem Metal mit progressiven und thrashigen Einflüssen eher weniger getan. Doch obwohl die Songs wesentlich straighter geworden sind, lassen sie immer noch genug Platz für Details und verspielte Arrangements.
Die Band hat ihren Stil gefunden, weiß wo ihre Stärken liegen und spielt diese gnadenlos aus!
Als Label sind wir unfassbar stolz, dass wir Sweeping Death nicht nur als Freunde, sondern auch als Partner gewinnen konnten!
Aus der Ferne hatten wir, seit sie vor sechs Jahren auf dem heimischen Metal4Meinerzhagen Festival alles in Grund und Boden spielten, immer ein Auge Richtung Augsburg geworfen.
Was also lag näher, als endlich eine Zusammenarbeit einzugehen und eine Scheibe auf den Markt zu bringen, die den Underground garantiert zum Beben bringen wird?!
Sweeping Death sind:
Elias Witzigmann – Vocals
Markus Heilmeier – Guitars
Simon Bertl – Guitars, Backing Vocals
Martin Kauschinger – Bass
Tobias Kasper – Drums, Piano
Bisherigen Releases:
Die for Metal (Single 2016)
Astoria (EP 2017)
In Lucid (Full-length 2018)
Tristesse (EP 2021)
https://www.facebook.com/Unholyfire.Records
https://www.facebook.com/SweepingDeath
PIGHEAD: veröffentlichen zweite Video Single „DRENCHED IN PURULENCE“. Am 13.3.2025 veröffentlichen Pighead ihre zweite Single!
Drenched In Purulence haut dabei in eine andere Kerbe als die erste Single und ist ein gnadenloser Brutal Death Metal Song. Während Insidious Vows Of Spiritual Imposotors geradliniger nach vorne geht, ist Drenched In Purulence ein erbarmungsloses Gehacke, das trotzdem immer wieder die Kurve
kriegt um auf das Thema des Songs zurück zu kommen.
Man kann erahnen, dass die EP RELAPSE INTO ABSURDITY nicht nur brutal, sondern auch abwechslungsreich wird!
Visuell interpretiert wurde der Song wieder vom Sänger Emanuelle Oropesa und Kameramann Ramon Kubatzki und entstand Anfang Februar in Magdeburg. Dabei verlangte die Kälte in dem verlassenen
Video 1.Single: Insidious Vows Of Spiritual Impostors https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7gbt_6hzQE8
Video 2.Single: Drenched In Purulence https://youtu.be/IvrTieIYI0g?si=RjaeNDyj1NlCEbDr
Tracklist:
1. Convulsed In Decomposition
2. Vicious Cacophonic Chants
3. Relapse Into Absurdity
4. Drenched In Purulence
5. Insidious Vows Of Spiritual Impostors
6. Shattering Pulse Of Revulsion
Die EP RELAPSE INTO ABSURDITY erscheint am 4.4.2025 vie Rising Nemesis Records
Discography:
Demo – 2007
Demo – 2009
Cadaver Desecrator – 2010
Rotten Body Reanimation – 2012
Until All Flesh Decays – 2016
Relapse Into Absurdity – 2025
Line Up:
Guitar – Denny Hahnke
Drums – Ruben Schwarz
Vocal – Emanunel Oropesa
Bass – Lommer
Anlässlich des 50-jährigen Jubiläums der britischen Heavy-Metal-Ikonen IRON MAIDEN werden Fans diesen Herbst zusätzlich mit einem spannenden, offiziellen (noch unbetitelten) IRON MAIDEN-DOKUMENTARFILM beschert!
Die Dokumentation ist eine emotionale Reise durch die Geschichte von Iron Maiden, erzählt aus der Perspektive der Band sowie einiger ihrer treuesten Anhänger, mit exklusiven Interviews ehemaliger und aktueller Bandmitglieder, darunter das letzte Interview mit dem ursprünglichen Sänger Paul Di'Anno, der letztes Jahr leider verstorben ist. Freu dich auf nie zuvor gesehenes Filmmaterial und das ikonische Maskottchen Eddie, das natürlich nicht fehlen darf und durch spektakuläre Animationen zum Leben erweckt wird. Das wird definitiv ein Highlight, welches sich kein Maiden-Fan entgehen lassen sollte!
Die vollständige offizielle Pressemitteilung mit allen wichtigen Infos findest du hier:
https://www.ironmaiden.com/maiden-feature-documentary-announced-for-2025/
"CARRION LORD" is a dive into the dark and brutal, a relentless morphing display of new territories for OPHIDIAN MEMORY, as well as brief moments that hearken to previous stages of its sound. Contextually, it is a record that expands in-depth on the narrative aspect of Existence, with new characters, factions, and locations to build a world primed for fantasy and metal enjoyers alike. It is a product of passion that shows the growth of Ophidian Memory over the last three years and is but another bar to reach above for the next record.
Sonically, "Carrion Lord" captures the raw aggression and intricate melodies fans expect while showcasing a fearless exploration of new dimensions. This release solidifies Ophidian Memo
Tracklist1. The Mausoleum
2. Hunger of Your Deceased Deity
3. A Jewel in Grocinia
4. Fleshbinding Ritual
5. Carrion Lord
6. The Murder on Warforged Soil
7. Hollowed
8. Sculptors of Seraphic Tributes
9. Kept from Dust
10. Bloodborne
Ophidian Memory, born from the creative mind of Blake Lamoureux, uses a foundation of melodic death metal while seamlessly blending subgenres like black metal, thrash, progressive metal, and metalcore. Each album unfolds tales set in a sprawling fictional universe, where beings of light and dark are locked in eternal conflict—plotting to destroy humanity, each other, and Existence itself.
https://ophidianmemory.bandcamp.com/
WURMIAN releases new single "AEON
AFTERGLOWS" — a deep dive into the melancholy of "IMMEMORIAL
SHRINE"Following the recent announcement of their signing to Pest Records, French Melodic Death/Doom act WURMIAN has unveiled the second glimpse into its upcoming debut album, "Immemorial Shrine", with the release of the new single, "Aeon Afterglows": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W9q5Rc-D3N8&list=PLuG35sX_XE5Yg8XP2T8Sxi3MFYkaaMTIU
Driven by icy melodies, thunderous riffs, and a deeply melancholic atmosphere, "Aeon Afterglows" is a deeply immersive track, combining mournful melodies and crushing heaviness with a poetic, introspective lyrical approach — a somber yet intense blend of early '90s Melodic Death/Doom influences and modern production sensibility. The track is a stirring reflection on isolation and inner decay, carried by Antoine Scholtes' evocative songwriting and multi-instrumental performance. Lyrically, "Aeon Afterglows" paints a dreamlike journey through solitude, ancestral memory, and the dissolution of time
Taking inspiration from revered names like Katatonia, October Tide, Amorphis, and Edge of Sanity, Wurmian channels the genre's most revered traditions while carving a distinct path into the present. "Aeon Afterglows" is both a love letter to the pioneers of melancholic extremity and a bold declaration of Wurmian's own voice.
The full album, "Immemorial Shrine", will be released on April 6th, 2024, on CD via Pest Records. It features seven evocative tracks that explore existential dread and solitude through lush melodic layers, cavernous growls, and powerful doom-laden passages.
Pre-order "Immemorial Shrine": https://pestrecords.bandcamp.com/album/wurmian-immemorial-shrine
Let the first echoes of sorrow draw you in — and prepare for the full descent when "Immemorial Shrine" arrives this April.
https://pestrecords.bandcamp.com
https://www.facebook.com/wurmian.band/
Avant-garde
black/death metal project NERVOUS is proud to unveil the
lyric video for their powerful new track, “HEAVY IS THE HEAD THAT WEARS
AN IMAGINARY CROWN.” Taken from the highly anticipated album ACQUIESCENCE,
set for release on March 28, 2025, via WormholedeathThe track serves as a fierce allegory for the mental battles we face—particularly themes of self-doubt, loss of control, and the haunting persistence of inner conflict. Through regal and wartime imagery, “Heavy is the Head that Wears an Imaginary Crown” casts the psyche as a kingdom under siege, where the ruler (the self) is caught in a fierce struggle against both internal demons and external pressures. The metaphorical “grey ooze” represents the suffocating force of depression and societal decay, relentlessly overtaking everything in its path
Pre-save "Acquiescence" here: https://orcd.co/acquiescence
Nervous, the brainchild of multi-instrumentalist Aaron Ciesielski, emerged from profound personal growth and self-discovery. Born amidst an existential crisis, "Acquiescence" is a concept album that chronicles this transformative journey, capturing the essence of rebellion, fear, and ultimately, the profound acceptance of self.
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A lyric video is available at https://youtu.be/9dpYFiaEl2k
The song is taken from "PRELUDE OF LOSS" out on March 21st, 2025 and you can Pre-Order it at: https://t.ly/BBFUp
With the new album they accentuates their decadent soul, enriching it with new shades with an always gloomy tone, able to carry the listener into a musical universe made of sad atmospheres and obscure melodies.
"Prelude Of Loss" will be for sure a mandatory listening to those who have their musical background in the most melancholy dynamics of Metal and Post Rock of KATATONIA, OCTOBER TIDE, SWALLOW THE SUN and NOVEMBRE.
"Prelude Of Loss" will dig into your soul in search of the most hidden emotions!
https://linktr.ee/mykingdommusic
https://www.facebook.com/eternalwhitetrees
Montreal/Stockholm
Progressive Metal Quartet, VOIDCHASER, have releasd new
EP TRUST! Serving as an epilogue to critically
acclaimed 2024 release Solace, the new EP completes the narrative and
brings closure to the conceptual journey begun with their debut album.FFO: Devin Townsend, Haken, Dream Theater, Between the Buried and Me, Opeth, Caligula's Horse.
A full EP visualizer video is available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6gjXaEWKiKg
Coinciding with the EP's release, the band has also released a music video for opening track, "Time," featuring Québec City's Universe Effects (Gabriel Antoine Vallée, Francis Grégoire, and Gabriel Cyr). "Time" embarks on a reflective journey through loss and the fleeting nature of life. Emotionally charged and deeply introspective, the song continues the narrative arc that concluded Solace, resonating with the raw emotion of abandonment.
Following the impact of "Trust" (featuring Jim Grey of Caligula’s Horse) and the epic "Dogma" (with a guest appearance by The Anchoret), "Time" weaves a heartfelt exploration of impermanence and memory, brought to life through poignant lyrics and evocative melodies. This final chapter not only completes the EP’s narrative journey, but also reinforces Voidchaser's reputation for merging profound emotional storytelling with dynamic musical composition.
The "Time" video is available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D37N6UVsPH8
Trust solidifies Voidchaser’s reputation for heavy yet emotionally resonant progressive metal. The band is also gearing up for an international tour in 2025, with more details to be announced soon.
Vocalist/rhythm guitarist Chad Bernatchez discusses Trust:
"Trust picks up directly after the events of Solace. Our protagonist is drifting across the vast emptiness of space, as the reserve oxygen tanks from the suit keep him alive and scenes from his life pass them by. The first song, Time, depicts our protagonist having to say goodbye to someone who he was very close to. The second song, Dogma, depicts our protagonist having to make an impossible decision, resulting in leaving behind someone else he was very close to. Finally, the title track depicts our protagonist unapologetically committing his entire life to someone only to have his trust broken and their sense of self be lost in the process.
We collaborated with musicians from all around the world on this EP and it’s very cool to have had the opportunity to do that. We have a lot of love for the musicians that accepted to be on it and feel incredibly honored that we made something they wanted to be a part of.
This EP is very special to us because it marks the end of a chapter for Voidchaser. We are very proud of how far we have come since the band has started, and there is nothing we would have done differently. Everything has led to where we are today and we have learned a lot from the past two years and we are very grateful for everything that happened and everyone who was with us along the way."
Track Listing:
1. Time (feat. Universe Effects)
2. Dogma (Feat. The Anchoret)
3. Trust (feat. Jim Grey)
Credits:
Guest vocals by Gabriel Antoine Vallée (Time).
Guest guitar solo by Gabriel Cyr (Time).
Guest keyboard solo by Francis Grégoire (Time).
Guest french horn by Tomás Figueiredo (Time).
Guest violin/viola/cello by Oleh Mytrofanov, Kateryna Mytrofanova, Oleksiy. Zavgorodniy, Anastasia Boyko and Jana Malentzova (Time, Dogma).
Guest saxophone solo by Laurent Barbier (Dogma).
Guest oud solo by Asil Blek (Dogma).
Guest bansuri solo by Rajat Prasanna (Dogma).
Guest vocals by Jim Grey (Trust).
Lyrics and Songwriting by Chad Bernatchez.
Production and Arrangements by Jici LG.
Mixing and Mastering by Jason Poulin.
Management by Metal Shed Productions.
Artwork by Sam Harwood.
Drums recorded by Mackay Agellon at Borkum Riff Studios.
Guest vocals recorded by Jared Adlam at Machine Lab Studios (Trust).
Special thanks to Eddy Levitsky (The Anchoret) for his implication in the track "Dogma", to Dario and Van (The Progspace), and to Niko (Prog Sphere).
Line-Up:
Chad Bernatchez - Vocals, Back Vocals, Rhythm Guitar
Jici LG - Bass
Jimmy Montbriand - Lead Guitar
Colin MacAndrew - Drums
Mathieu Fiset - Keyboards
Bio:
From Montreal and Stockholm, Voidchaser is a progressive metal band. Since their inception in 2023, the band has quickly gained momentum with standout high-caliber singles that have resonated across multiple countries in North America, South America, and Europe, earning widespread acclaim from influential critics such as The Progspace, Prog-Sphere, Metal Universe, and Metal Minded, among others.
In 2024, Voidchaser unveiled their most ambitious and emotionally charged project yet: Solace, a progressive metal concept album that weaves together technical brilliance, evocative storytelling, and raw human emotion. Composed as a single conceptual piece divided into six interconnected parts, Solace showcases the band's diverse musical spectrum, from the thunderous intensity of "Solace Part II: Only Human"—a fierce anthem of resilience featuring Ashbreather—to the haunting beauty of "Solace Part IV: Alien," an acoustic ballad exploring themes of love and control. Solace is not just music—it is a theatrical exploration of survival, a celebration of human connection, and a reflection on the duality of strength and vulnerability.
This debut album amassed over 200,000 streams in its first three months and was charted among the top metal albums of the year according to Apple and iTunes in Canada, Sweden and other countries. This impact propelled Voidchaser onto both the local and global scenes, as evidenced by their participation in prestigious events like ProgPower Europe 2025 alongside acts such as The Dear Hunter, Threshold, Kingcrow, Extol, KYROS, and Nospūn, as well as upcoming festivals in Canada.
https://www.facebook.com/VoidchaserOfficial
VULVECTOMY – “ABERRANT VAGINAL GESTATION”
Label: Comatose MusicRelease Date: April 11th 2025
Genre: Brutal/Slam Death Metal
For fans of: Devourment | Kraanium | Gorevent | Amputated
Through every waking hour I travel the dark tunnels of the online world, feasting on the horrors to be uncovered, delving further into the darkness – damaging, desensitizing and warping myself beyond repair. And when my exhausted eyes finally close in sleep, a stronghold of nightmares opens its gates within the endless corridors of my mind…a thousand doors and behind each one a scenario of twisted torment; sadism, masochism, brutality without boundaries, unspeakable acts of degeneracy and deviance. Morality is meaningless in my eternal kingdom of corruption; there is only the act, the blood, the pain, the dismantling of the human form – body, mind and spirit.
After twelve long, fear free years, the monstrous beast that is Vulvectomy has crawled forth from its lair in the Italian sewers once more. The ultimate manifestation of conscienceless, emotionless, slamming brutality is back, with another rancid harvest of putridity and filth for the sickest of souls. Any thoughts that Vulvectomy may have mellowed over time or discovered a shred of humanity within their collective, rotten heart should be abandoned immediately. Once the addictive riffs and incredibly intense drums have drawn you in to this cesspit of disgust there is not a moment of relief from the barbarity and madness. Each chord is delivered with sadistic intent and formidable force, punishing blows alternating with frenzied assaults. Tracks like first single, ‘Scrotal Abscess Drainage’ are just overwhelming barrages of rot and disease, brutal slam death distilled down to its fetid, sordid essence. The song titles are a litany of perversion, the music an avalanche of depraved violence. With slithering, wormlike horrors like ‘Greedy Fetal Discharge’ Vulvectomy have painted a portrait of a world beyond redemption. This album will disturb you, infect you, scar you and vomit over the last grains of hope you may have had for mankind.
Mixed by Alessio Cattaneo (Corpsefucking Art, Hideous Divinity etc) and mastered by Stefano Morabito (Fleshgod Apocalypse, Vomit The Soul, Hour Of Penance etc) Aberrant Vaginal Gestation sounds as bludgeoning and gore-encrusted as it should, bestial beyond belief. And the cover art by Guang Yang (Beheaded, Nunslaughter, Infant Annihilator etc) is truly a repugnant and grotesque vision, spawned from night terrors and wickedness. There is not a trace of decency to found in any part of this vicious abomination of an album. When Comatose Music unleash the reborn Vulvectomy on April 11th there will be hell to pay…
Line-up:
Diego Fanelli - Vocals
Giorgio Cavaliere - Bass
Mario Di Giambattista - Guitar
Marco Coghe - Drums
https://www.comatosemusic.com/
https://www.vulvectomyofficial.com/
Prepare
for a cataclysmic fusion of symphonic grandeur and unrelenting darkness
as RawMoor, the rising titans of symphonic blackened death
metal, announce their signing with Wormholedeath Records and the global release
of their debut album, EN ROUTE, set to storm the gates on May 2,
2025."We are pleased to announce the signing of our pact with Wormholedeath, to now have their force backing our descent upon the world!" said the band" We brewed and smoldered in silence long under the black stone that roofs every hollow hosting aspiring combatants, battling for the honor of carrying the torch for Satan, with our flame nigh quenching in the process, until our menace could no longer be contained. We drew the admiration of our audience and they whipped us on until finally, we burst open through that stone, our release now on display for all to see.
That much can be accomplished by anyone. But Carlo and Wormholedeath soon got on our trail, offering us a backing that now elevates our possibilities to compete for a place among the greatest of names in Black Metal. They pave our way, map us our roads, and guide us to growth in darkness.
Our vow from here on out is to deliver our power in full, to burn as the brightest of flame until our fuel runs out and another takes our place. This will be our unending service. For Satan."
"En Route" delves into themes of treachery and betrayal, both on national and personal scales, alongside aspirations for sovereignty and critiques of left-wing ideology. Unapologetically political, it stands as an anti-religion, pro-freedom statement.
Musically, it embraces the essence of Symphonic Black Metal drawing inspiration from Dimmu Borgir, Agathodaimon, Windir, Cradle of Filth, and Finntroll. The result is a dark, cinematic soundscape that balances grandeur with aggression.
Lyrically, the album is born from Moordrawn’s deep frustration and disillusionment with a world spiraling into decay.
A New Era of Elegance and Ferocity
Emerging from the shadows of the metal underground, RawMoor has forged a reputation for blending haunting orchestral melodies with blistering death metal savagery. Their debut album, En Route—initially self-released in September 2024—captivated fans and critics alike, earning acclaim for its seamless marriage of brutality and sophistication. Now, armed with the backing of Wormholedeath, RawMoor is poised to ascend to new heights, bringing their apocalyptic soundscapes to a global audience.
From Underground Vision to International Stage
What began in 2016 as the solo endeavor of multi-instrumentalist Moordrawn (vocals, guitars, bass, keyboards, orchestration) evolved into a formidable alliance with longtime collaborator Brim (vocals). Together, they finished En Route, a concept album steeped in treachery, sovereignty, and existential rebellion themes. Guest guitarist Renton (tracks 2, 3, 6) adds searing solos, further cementing the album’s dynamic range.
“RawMoor embodies the raw intensity and artistic ambition that defines extreme metal,” says Carlo Bellotti, CEO of Wormholedeath. “En Route is not just an album—it’s a manifesto. We’re thrilled to amplify their vision and introduce their chaos to the world.”
En Route is a journey through betrayal and retribution, and with Wormholedeath, RawMoor is ready to ignite the flames wider than ever
RawMoor Is:
Moordrawn: Vocals, Guitars, Bass, Keyboards, Orchestration
Brim: Vocals
Renton: Guest Soloist (Tracks 2, 3, 6)
www.youtube.com/channel/UCv5TPiRLJo-OHOaxl5p3b1g
https://rawmoor.bandcamp.com/album/en-route
Bram Bijlhout is perhaps best known for his guitar work with Officium Triste, who he served for seven years, performing on the Dutch doom/death legends split EP with Ophis - Immersed - and the album Mors Viri...however that is all about to change. In 2021 he started a new project under the name Structure, where he began to expand upon the doom/death template, broadening it's range of emotion, infusing it with honesty and integrity - creating something instantly recognisable yet also fresh and impactful. After finding his way with a self titled EP in 2022 and a single, Disordered, in 2023, Bram is now ready to reveal the full length debut from STRUCTURE, in alliance with Ardua Music - HERITAGE.
Featuring lead vocals from Pim Blankenstein (Officium Triste), drums by Dirk Bruinenberg (Elegy) and additional vocals from Robert Soeterboek (Plan 9, Ayreon), Heritage, a collection of seven emotive, momentous songs, will be released by Ardua Music on April 25th. Speaking about Heritage Bram has said...
"Heritage features a darker approach, more heavy riffs yet retaining all the melodies. These songs turned out to be the heaviest ones written for Structure, and the help of some great friends made this an album that i am very proud of."
Heritage was mastered by Dool bass player J.B. Van Der Wal and
its distinctive artwork features photographs from Bram Bijlhout's personal
family collection.Track Listing:
1. Will I Deserve It
2. What We Have Lost
3. Long Before Me
4. The Sadness Of Everyday Life
5. Heritage
6. The Feeling Of Confusion
7. Until The Last Gasp (Instrumental)
https://www.arduamusic.com/
https://structure-doom.bandcamp.com/
Murder Records is honored to present SCYTHROW, a band buried in the filthy graves hailing from the rotten fields from Lappeenranta in Finland.
Scythrow emerged in 2020 with the intention of presenting a sound more directed towards the Thrash Metal strands, but over the time, they has been shaping its sound until it reaches a more violent sonic decomposition with the insane putrefaction of heavier riffs that are complemented by a voracious brutality with rotting melodies and where the filthy chaos has completely invaded the sound that is currently presented by Scythrow.
"BLAMELESS SEVERED EXTREMITIES" is the title of Scythrow's third album, containing eight severe lacerations of brutality where the influences of Thrash Metal practiced in the band's early days remain, making this album more chaotic and interesting, but here we can hear something much heavier and more brutal, defining a more cavernous sound that makes us dive into the depths of merciless chaos and where the Chaotic Death Metal prevails imminently...
Murder Records is now preparing the release of Scythrow's latest album in Cassette format, which will include an bonus track, a cover from the veterans Mortician "Chainsaw Dismemberment", allowing the worms to devouring the human remains buried in the putrid melodies duly moldy with the cadaveric odors presented here on this Chaotic Death Metal from the cemitery...
Chaos & Death On... Normal Life Off...
Cassette limited to 100 copies
Track
listSIDE A
01 - Reluctant Possession [03:31]
02 - Kinemortophobia [03:07]
03 - Nerve Rot [03:44]
04 - Necrotic High [04:40]
SIDE B
05 - Blameless Severed Extremities [05:51]
06 - The Remorse Declines [04:08]
07 - Bare Bones [03:39]
08 - The Fatal Point Of Closure [06:28]
09 - Chainsaw Dismemberment (Mortician Cover) [01:39]
All music arranged and performed by Scythrow.
Composed by Arttu Muukkonen, Nuutti Myllynen and Markus Erling.
Lyrics written by Markus Erling.
Bonus track written and composed by Mortician.
Record during June and July 2024 in Bomb Shelter at Lappeenranta.
Produced, mixed and mastered by Arttu Muukkonen.
Cover art work by Apostle Ink.
Band logo by Nuutti Myllynen.
Layout is made by Arttu Muukkonen and Nuutti Myllynen.
Gig Photography by Jan Suominen.
Release Date: March 14th, 2025
Scythrow are :
Markus Erling - Guitar / Vocals
Arttu Muukkonen - Guitar / Backing Vocals
Nuutti Myllynen - Bass
Benjamin Niemelä – Drums
Finland is well known for being a den of fertility when it comes to extreme sonic filth, so it's time to introduce you to Scythrow, a band that was unearthed in 2020 from the rotting tombs of Lappeenranta.
Although Scythrow are a new band, they have just released their third album, entitled "Blameless Severed Extremities", which was released in CD format by Awakening Records, soon will be released by Murder Records in Cassette format and later will be released also by Futhark Records in Vinyl format.
Although Scythrow's first two albums present a sound more directed towards Thrash Metal, this new work defines very well the type of sound that Scythrow intends to propagate and where they finally found the cadaveric formula that allows them to present a more cohesive sound within the parameters of chaotic brutality.
So let's get on with the interview that follows, where I had the pleasure of speaking with the rotten brother brothers from Scythrow and they will reveal to us a little more about Scythrow.
Interview with Scythrow read here : https://www.murder-records.eu/cadaveric-noiseletter/2305908_interview-with-scythrow
https://scythrow.bandcamp.com/album/blameless-severed-extremities
https://linktr.ee/scythrow
https://bit.ly/keys-willowtip
https://bit.ly/keys-bandcamp
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0tO_HKQd8yY
Sole member and founder, Alex Haddad, shared his thoughts about Keys to the Palace: "This album was ten plus years in the making. A lot of the material here actually precedes that of the two previous releases. Completing this record means giving closure to this era of Dessiderium that has spanned across my twenties, and I see it as a well suited final chapter to this period. The two previous albums, Shadow Burn and Aria, provided no happy ending. They were both about defeat in their own way. Keys to the Palace reaches for triumph. This is an album about time travel that explores the polarity between past and future, innocence and disillusion, faith and despair, and adolescence and adulthood."
Track
Listing:1. In The Midst Of May
2. Dover Hendrix
3. Pollen For The Bees
4. A Dream That Wants Me Dead
5. Magenta
6. Keys To The Palace
Credits:
All music and words written by Alex Haddad.
Produced by Alex Haddad.
Guitars, bass, vocals, keyboard, and orchestrations/synthesizers by Alex Haddad.
Drum programming by Brody Smith.
Piano solos on "Dover Hendrix" and "Pollen For The Bees" performed by Thomas Leroy Meier.
Mixed and mastered by Mendel Bij De Leij.
Artwork by Adam Burke (Nightjar Illustration).
https://www.facebook.com/willowtip
https://www.facebook.com/p/Dessiderium-100063280476262/
When Grindpad released their full album ‘Violence’ in 2020, it was meant to pave the way for the band.
With a strong release in hand, two big release shows planned in both Utrecht & Berlin, it was supposed to be their moment.
Sadly, Covid ruined everything; the lockdown started LITERALLY on their releasedate.
Fast forward, 2025. 'Violence' is already 5 years old and Grindpad celebrates this with a re-release on vinyl!
Following the success of the EP ‘Sharkbite!’, Grindpad proves once again that they can not only improve but also create a full-length album packed with high energy, violence, and dare we say... fun thrash metal.
‘Violence’ is a masterpiece of up-tempo songs that make you want to fight the neighbours, but also features great mid-tempo thrashers that make you want to bang your head.
As the icing on the cake, this special vinyl release includes two exclusive bonus tracks that further highlight Grindpad's versatility and talent. Variety is, after all, the spice of thrash.
Don't miss this unique opportunity to get ‘Violence’ on vinyl and complete your collection. Prepare for a musical experience you won't soon forget!
Listen to Violence on All Streaming Platforms
GRINDPAD is:
JG – Guitar
Max - Drums
Axel - Guitar
Rik - Bass
Olivier – Vocals
Highlights for GRINDPAD
1 full length album released by Iron Shield Records and received very well by press & audience:
5 EP’s released by International labels and received very well by press & audience:
Dutch Metal Battle (2010, Winner)
Sharkbite (2017, independent – 2023 vinyl reissue, Iron Shield Records)
Violence (2020, Iron Shield Records – 2025 vinyl reissue, Iron Shield Records)
Finger Collector Crew (2023, Iron Shield Records)
Festivals: Pitfest, Barbeuk Metal Fest, Hedon Zwaar Nieuwjaar, Spirit of Metal Fest, Thrash Speed Burn Fest, Death Coffee Party, Herrie Metal Fest, Majales Majorales.
Support shows for Tankard, Bolt Thrower, Tygers of Pan Tang, Disharmonic Orchestra, Gamma Bomb, Rezet, Traitor, etc
https://www.grindpad.com/
Single release date: March 28
Format: Digital
Label: Black Vulture Records
Ahead of this release, the single "THE LURKING DEVIL" is now being released.
The song gives a good foretaste of the upcoming album- atmospheric heavy death doom metal.
https://www.facebook.com/ShroudedInDarkness/
Romanian
Black Metal force FUNERAL BAPTISM proudly presents
their newest single, "IN SOLITUDINE", the first glimpse
into the band's long-awaited second full-length album of the same name,
scheduled for release later this year via Loud Rage Music.The single is now available for streaming here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A2RYZROIwkI
Dark, introspective, and steeped in philosophical undertones, "In Solitudine" showcases a matured sound and lyrical vision, signaling a bold new chapter in the band's evolution.
Band comment:
"The title track "In Solitudine" ("In Solitude") best represents the manner in which the band stylistically approached its second album. Inspired by "Thus Spoke Zarathustra", the lyrics paint the image of an alternate reality where man refused to be crushed by ontological torment, instead choosing to destroy the ego, rise from the ashes and retake control of his existence."
https://linktr.ee/loudragemusic
https://www.facebook.com/FuneralBaptismBM
Brace yourselves, because EISIGE VENEN is back with their most chilling release yet. THE MOURNING FROST, the band’s latest EP under Sodeh Records/Metal Inc., is a brutal descent into their signature icy soundscape, delivering relentless riffs, haunting melodies, and a melancholic intensity that lingers long after the final note.
Written over two years, The Mourning Frost picks up where Ghosts of Yesterday left off, plunging listeners into a frozen abyss of epic chord progressions and emotionally charged guitar work. With Stephen Hegarty’s expert production at Lacerate Studios, every track is sculpted into a towering wall of sound that blends unrelenting aggression with eerie beauty.
The powerhouse trio of Curtis Fitzpatrick, Chris Brandon, and Marc Williams return to lead the charge, reinforcing Eisige Venen’s place in the metal landscape. Adding to the sonic devastation, Richard Wilson of Mourning Scars makes a guest appearance on “Seaforged,” a track that seethes with raw intensity.
Featuring two brand-new songs alongside fan-favorite singles from 2024, The Mourning Frost is both a gift to longtime followers and a gateway for new fans to experience the band’s signature sound. Cold, crushing, and unforgettable—this is Eisige Venen at their most ferocious.
BiographyEisige Venen (pronounced ei-se-ge ven-en) is a dark melodic metal project founded in 2020 by guitarist/keyboardist Marc Williams (Ba’alzamon, Fallen Empire, Frostcrown). Joined by vocalist Curtis Fitzpatrick (Ba’alzamon, Locust Swarm) and bassist Chris Brandon (Gokseong, Dead Deceased, Anger Overdose) in 2023, the trio brings a cold, melancholic sound infused with heavy synths, haunting melodies, and a blackened touch.
Williams, inspired by his years in Germany, released the debut single A Frigid Emptiness in 2021. With Brandon and Fitzpatrick onboard, the group launched their first album, Ghosts of Yesterday, in 2023—despite working entirely remotely across the USA and South Korea. The album earned praise from publications like Occult Metal Zine and Hellfire Magazin, who likened their atmospheric and melodic style to bands such as Amon Amarth, Insomnium, and Agathodaimon.
Eisige Venen has since collaborated with artists like Melishah (Tenebris Intus) and director Neil Gorz (Death Springs Eternal music video). They’ve signed with Metal Incorporated and Sodeh Records and are endorsed by Black Harbor Sound and Rattlesnake Cables.
Now based in the USA, Eisige Venen is gearing up for their 2025 EP The Mourning Frost, featuring the award-winning track Seaforged. Stay tuned for more heavy riffs and dark melodies wherever music is streamed.
https://www.facebook.com/eisigevenenatx
https://www.facebook.com/SodehRecords
Label: Xtreem MusicRelease Date: April 1st 2025
Genre: Death Metal
For fans of: Paganizer | Carnation | Obituary | Death
Welcome to the world we have created…hewn from the raw substance of our greed and perversion, our endless fascination with cruelty and consumption. Our morality has withered in the gluttonous glare of our lust and our conscience has bled out from the innumerable wounds we have inflicted upon it. We exist in a kingdom of death, of jagged monuments to selfish egotism and raging waters of desensitization. The sentinels of wickedness scour this wasteland for any trace of empathy, any remnants of mercy, compassion and decency…but they are all long, long dead. Truly, something is rotten within the withered shell of humanity.
Something Is Rotten In Humanity is the new album from the legendary pioneers of Spanish death metal, Unbounded Terror! Featuring nine new tracks of dark, primal power this album is a magnificent testament to Unbounded Terror’s enduring potency and unique take upon the dark arts of death. The standards are set right from the opening chords of first track, ‘Fear Of Dying’, which attacks with a nasty, snarling immediacy. All the key elements of the Unbounded Terror sound are here; the irresistible riffs, the juddering rhythms, the vocals that sound like undead invective, spewed from the mouth of a reanimated corpse and the guitar leads, full of otherworldly melody, that twist and ascend, dive and cascade in captivating fashion. If all that sounds like great, but standard fare, then think again…there is something about Unbounded Terror that sets them apart; something in their chord progressions, their note choices, their song structures and fetid atmosphere that gives them a special aura like no other. Songs like ‘Demons In Your Mind’ and first single ‘Reviving’ are propelled forward on old school death metal riffing and adorned in superb solos, but what makes them special is that indefinable ancient magic that belongs to Unbounded Terror and to them alone. Death metal fans need to hear the crushing, unstoppable war machine that is ‘Divine Virtue’ and the thunderous headbanging riffing of ‘The Disappointment’. Unbounded Terror have delivered the album of their career and surely one of the death metal albums of 2025!
Produced and recorded by the band’s own Vicente J Payá (Golgotha, Sons Of Cult etc) and mixed and mastered by Davide Billia (Avulsed, Holycide, Posthuman Abomination etc), Something Rotten In Humanity sounds absolutely devastating – exactly how grim, rotten death metal should sound – and its ghastly demeanour is completed by the artwork of Juan Castellano (Furnace, Vomitory, Ribspreader etc) which captures its grim spirit perfectly. The album will be released by Xtreem Music on CD (featuring a bonus track), 12"LP, cassette and digital formats on April 1st and the name of Unbounded Terror will once more ring through the shadow shrouded vaults of the dead.
Line-up:
Engelbert - Drums
Vicente J Payá - Guitars
Ancor Ramírez - Lead Guitars
Andrew Espinosa - Vocals/Bass
Drums on Something Is Rotten In Humanty performed by Davide Billia
Keyboards on Something Is Rotten In Humanty performed by Alejandro Lobo
https://www.xtreemmusic.com/
https://www.facebook.com/UnboundedTerror
New Trans-Atlantic Metal Project GREY MOUNTAIN (feat. members of Monsterworks, Bull Elephant, Construct of Lethe, Black Harvest) have released their self-titled debut album via Eat Lead and Die Music!
The album is available digitally on Bandcamp (including 24-bit full dynamic range vinyl master in side A/B format) and at new platform Ampwall.
GREY MOUNTAIN is the result of a collaboration between Jon Higgs (guitar/vocals; also of Thūn, Moose Cult) and Kishor Haulenbeek (guitars, bass, vocals; also of Black Harvest, Construct of Lethe, In Human Form), rounded out by Jon's long suffering brother-in-arms and intrepid adventurer, James Garnett (drums; also of Monsterworks). The band's sound is difficult to pin down; running the gamut of traditional heavy metal, through death and doom, with post-metal and discordant influences.
Higgs says about the collaboration: "I got to know Kishor through metalforum.com and first reached out to hire him to paint a cover for Bull Elephant's third album. At some point in 2023, knowing he played bass for Heavy Meta, I tentatively asked if he would be interested in laying down bass for a bunch of tracks I had in mind to record with James as a side project. He said yes, but went further and expressed a keenness to contribute a song and maybe add a few 'melodic guitars.' Little did I know that when he tackled these guitar melodies - which contrary to his modest description are full blown guitar-hero leads in many cases - it impacted the music in a big way....and then he went ahead and added extra vocals too! I am all about collaboration, and Kishor has taken things in directions I would never have thought of. Couple that with James' relatively rocky but hard hitting approach on drums (beautifully recorded by Jamie Masters at Echo Studios close to homebase in Buckinghamshire) and I think we've come up with something pretty unique. We've got a second album planned already."
With artwork by Kishor and mixed by Jon Higgs, GREY MOUNTAIN is a real in-house effort.... although a final polish was applied by Dan Swanö at Unisound, known for his dynamic mastering.
Track
Listing:1. Grey Mountain
2. Perpetual Imbalance
3. A Universal Evil
4. Hermitage
5. Many Shades, a Storm
6. Decline and Fall
7. Living Mythology
Line-up :
Jon Higgs - Guitar/Vocals
James Garnett - Drums
Kishor Haulenbeek - Guitar, Bass, Vocals
https://greymountain.bandcamp.com/
https://www.supermetal.net/
Finnish
metal band GOTHONY released DEMO 1995 on
streaming services via Inverse Records. 30 years ago Gothony's first demo saw the light of day. The demo was recorded and mixed by Hiili Hiilesmaa at MD Studios in Munkkiniemi, Helsinki in early 1995. An edition of 200 cassettes was made. Sales started in the summer of 1995. Now the time has come to re-release this three track demo on streaming services.
Listen to the Demo 1995 on streaming services: https://push.fm/fl/gothony-demo-1995
Rare video footage also available on the full EP release on https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6LfWkdgQRSQ
Biography:
Gothony was founded in 1993 with the line-up :
M.Toivonen: drums & vocals
Mika Uusitalo: guitar & vocals
Miika Peräkangas: guitar
Väiski Syväoja: bass
This line-up released two demos in the 90s in 1995 (Gothony) and 1997 (Hidden thoughts). Gigs mostly in the capital region, e.g. Oranssi klubi, Semifinal and at the legendary Thunder Road House. In 1998, M.Toivonen , who handled the vocals, gave the vocal responsibilities to Sami Viitamäki.
Sami Viitamäki's time was Gothony's golden age, and many compare this to the Beatles '65 & '66, when Rubber Soul and Revolver innovated not only the band's sound but the entire pop music genre as well.The golden age was short, but rewarding and Gothony played a few gigs with Sami before the break up that happened in 1999. There was no drama in the breakup, but everyone went on different paths in life.
In 2019, it was decided to reassemble Gothony to revive the past and play old songs. Wuohi, who in the 90s did vocals in Bleed me tears and Katharsis joined Gothony.
In 2020, Gothony went to Tuska-Torstai and Emergenza to get a feel for live show’s. After the gigs, a decision was made to start working on new songs and continue Gothony's story.
The first official Gothony single Patient 2442 was completed in April 2023 and released with a music video by Kimmo Jaatinen (direction, cinematography, screenplay, editing). The second single In the Shadow of the Moon was released in July 2023.
Gothony's first official full-length album released on January 12, 2024.
Now in 2025, Gothony is working on new songs and the new material is scheduled for late 2025 release. Before releasing new material, it's time to bring Gothony’s first demo to streaming services. This will take place in March 2025
GOTHONY - DEMO 1995
Track list:
1.Unknown World of My Dreams
2.Woods of Winter
3.Wasted Life
Line-up:
M.Toivonen (Drums,vocals)
Mika Uusitalo (Guitar, vocals)
Miika Peräkangas (Guitar)
Väiski Syväoja (Bass)
https://www.gothony.com
https://www.facebook.com/gothonyband
Nashville (TN) - U.S. Melodic Black Metal horde, LENAX, have unleashed the official video for "THE VOICES," the new single and opening track from the recently released HELLSCAPE VOL. I (THE VOICES) EP.
Check out "The Voices" video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k22aI48fMXI
Hellscape Vol. I (The Voices) contains one new song ("The Voices") and three tracks given a pitch-shifted Hellscape remix: "Leeches" and "We Are Legion" from the upcoming album Infection, as well as a remastered version of "Inversion" from 2023 EP, Purity.
Lenax vocalist/guitarist, Venomous, had this to say about the new EP:
"The Hellscape project was spawned entirely by accident. Our drummer Bones sent in an audition video when we were first getting together, something that sounded very dirty and ethereal. As he was in a doom project, I assumed it was original material, until I heard the main riff from 'Leeches.' This gave me the effect of taking something very familiar to me as a songwritier and making it seem alien, as if distorted through a transmission from the underworld.
I pulled up the core tracks of some of the songs that we'd done - two songs from the upcoming album Infection, and a remaster of one of the songs form the 2023 Purity EP. Every track I did something a little different with the effects and tempo. One song is actually sped up as it was down pitched, something that may seem counterintuitive. The idea was to give this feeling as if the songs were transmitted across a void, resulting in this obscured, horror movie soundtrack kind of effect.
"New song, 'The Voices,' was purpose built with this sort of transmission in mind. It takes this idea of hearing diabolic voices from the underworld, and creates an epic story of ascension and destruction. During the demo process, I pitch shifted my voice down for this monstrous effect. What I wasn't expecting is to find a comfort zone for my voice in this very low register. What you hear on my vocals on is entirely natural, something that in turn made its way to some of the tracks on the new album. Big thanks to Silas for this, not just on coaching me into this low vocal range, but his impeccable work on the audio."
Lenax is currently putting the finishing touches on the songs that will become Infection, the band's first full-length album. It is targeted for release during the summer months this year.
In reflecting on the forthcoming full-length, Venomous notes that "Infection is an album almost two years in the making. Continuing with themes that blur the lines between fantasy and reality, Lovecraftian cosmic horror and the occult, the theme of the album is one of infernal rather than divine intervention into humanity. with an unmistakeable passion for individuality."
"This is our most punishing work yet," says Lenax guitarist Mordred. "It’s faster, harsher, and more diseased than anything we’ve ever done." The theme of the album is represented in song titles such as 'Plague Bringer,' 'Hive Mind Apocalypse,' and 'We Are Legion' - a song that tells the story of an unfortunate and overly zealous mage who calls upon greater forces than his own, only to succomb to the very denizens of hell he dared unleash."
Track
Listing:1 - The Voices
2 - Inversion (Hellscape Remix)
3 - Leeches (Hellscape Remix)
4 - We Are Legion (Hellscape Remix)
Lenax is:
Venomous - Vocals / Guitar
Mordred - Guitar / Backing Vocals
Bones - Drums
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
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Australian-Swedish
death metal juggernaut D.E.A.D has dropped the official music
video for "DEAD", a track ripped straight from their
ferocious album OF VILE AND HATE, out now via Wormholedeath."Dead" is a savage death metal onslaught, dragging a tormented soul from decay into cursed rebirth. It reflects transformation through suffering, where pain breeds power and the past is left in ruin.
Brutal, raw, and merciless—D.E.A.D delivers pure death metal carnage.
The video was recorded at The Lab in Adelaide, South Australia. It was filmed and edited by Anthony James. The technical operator on the day was Isaac Ray
Listen to the full album Of Vile and Hate: https://orcd.co/ofvileandhate
Genre-bending one-man band SAMTAR is set to return with THE BOG OF COSMIC DELUSIONS. The seventh full-length album by the multi-instrumentalist and songwriter comes fresh off the heels of the acoustic-centric A Second Chapter Made of Wood.
The Bog of Cosmic Delusions stands out as SAMTAR's heaviest album to date. With loud and crushing sounds, psychedelic influences, melodic guitars, and grand soaring vocals, this album is sure to satisfy rock and metal listeners alike.
SAMTAR has released three singles from the album. Stream "The Mire," "Desert Creature" and "Refuse" on Spotify.
The Bog of Cosmic Delusions will be available on digital and limited-edition CD on April 11. Pre-order the album at www.samtarofficial.com
The Bog of Cosmic Delusions was written, performed, recorded, mixed, and mastered by SAMTAR. Album artwork by Steven Yoyada.
Tracklisting:1. Desert Creature
2. Fickle Fortune
3. All You Ever Wanted
4. Speaker
5. Distant Voices
6. Refuse
7. Destiny is a Lie
8. The Whispers
9. Vicarious Voodoo
10. The Mire
11. Broken Sparrow
12. Drowning the Goddess
SAMTAR, a music-obsessed virtuoso, plies his craft with an unrepentant vigor and passion. Navigating the forests of genre, SAMTAR follows a path to sounds unknown by combining style and influence from all sources. SAMTAR chose to eschew chasing traditional mediums of promotion and instead focused on loving his life through creating music, exploring the outdoors, and translating the ethereal into song. The music SAMTAR creates is human and close, it has a momentum of its own and entreats the listener to be a traveler along the journey to their own peace.
SAMTAR grew up on System of a Down, Nine Inch Nails, The Black Dahlia Murder, Opeth, Sonata Arctica, Muse, Jimi Hendrix, Sublime, and Nirvana. Now he unites these divergent influences with driving bass lines, hook-heavy guitar melodies, powerful vocals, and a healthy dose of synthesizers. He notes some of his biggest vocal influences being from artists like Mike Patton (Mr. Bungle/Faith No More), and Tony Kakko (Sonata Arctica). He also takes inspiration from sci-fi/fantasy films and literature.
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Inspiration to our music comes from a diverse collection of bands, artists and genres.
The result is a genre-defying crossover style that challenges musical conventions while remaining profoundly accessible. DUNKLE ZUKUNFT goal is to take the listener on a journey through dark, atmospheric landscapes punctuated by electrifying rhythms and haunting melodies.
As DUNKLE ZUKUNFT emerges onto the global stage, the band invites listeners to join them in exploring the unknown — an invitation to embrace the beauty and chaos of the dark future.
Tracklist:1. Dunkle Welt
2. Flammen am Himmel
3. Apokalypse Ruft
4. Der Letzte Man
5. Das Ende
6. Die Letzten Gedanken
7. Unfelt Dunkelheit
DUNKLE ZUKUNFT is a groundbreaking music collective helmed by Zane Solaris. With a name that translates to "Dark Future," this music collective delves into the uncharted territories of modern soundscapes, crafting a unique blend that they boldly call "the music of the future."
Drawing inspiration from a kaleidoscope of genres, DUNKLE ZUKUNFT masterfully fuses elements of Industrial music, 1970s Synth bands, Electro, Pop, Metal, and even occasional nods to Punk. The result is a genre-defying crossover style that challenges musical conventions while remaining profoundly accessible. With a flair for innovation and a deep understanding of diverse musical traditions, DUNKLE ZUKUNFT takes listeners on a journey through dark, atmospheric landscapes punctuated by electrifying rhythms and haunting melodies.
DUNKLE ZUKUNFT's debut album is a testament to this visionary approach. Each track serves as a chapter in a larger narrative, offering a glimpse into a dystopian yet strangely alluring sonic future. From pulsating Industrial beats to introspective Synth-driven ballads, the album weaves a rich tapestry of sound that captures both the melancholy and the hope of our uncertain tomorrow.
As DUNKLE ZUKUNFT emerges onto the global stage, the band invites listeners to join them in exploring the unknown — an invitation to embrace the beauty and chaos of the dark future.
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Cult black metal act Heruka returns with "Panacea", a six-track EP
fully sung in Italian poetry-style lyrics, continuing the approach of their
previous full-length Memorie. The death theme remains at the core of this
release, reinforcing the band’s dark and evocative storytelling.A new track, "Taedium Vitae", has been released as a visualizer and is now available on all major streaming platforms. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zstSpEpg-xY
Tracklist:
1. Peisithanatos
2. Accabadora
3. Taedium Vitae
4. Francis Bacon
5. Panacea
6. Danza (re-recorded 2003 version)
The cover artwork pays tribute to the death of Arria and Paetus, a dramatic episode from ancient Rome. Paetus, a prisoner after a failed revolt against Emperor Claudius, was urged by his wife Arria to take his own life rather than endure dishonor. When he hesitated, Arria demonstrated her resolve by stabbing herself, handing him the dagger with the words, "It does not hurt, Paetus." The artwork is based on François-André Vincent’s 1784 painting of the event.
Panacea will be released on March 21, 2025, in a limited edition digipack CD via Rude Awakening Records and will also be available on all major streaming platforms.
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Alfa Pentatonik (ex-Pentatonik) play Finnish industrial metal with a heavy hand. It started in early 2000 and they have released two albums and many smaller releases. In 2022 the band returned with a new name and two new singles. Now they release a new EP called "Gamma I" which contains five songs.
Primus motor of the band is JP Immonen (Walhalla, Aria Of Sorrow, Iron Frost) who plays all the instruments, writes the songs and does all the production. He joins forces with Janne Partanen (Hautajaisyö, Verilehto, Marraskuun Lapset, Paavalin Harhat) in 2022, who does the lyrics and vocals. Also on "Gamma I" (one) there are guest appearances by Harri Hytönen (Clown Parade, Fenyx Rising, Armada North & Simulacrum), who plays solos on a few songs and was on the band's first album. And Maya Liittokivi (Loretta Problem & Deathlike Silence) on vocals, her beautiful voice was heard on "Pelkojemme Perintö" in 2023.
In "Gamma I" heavy riffs mix with dance beats and the whole thing is nailed down with dark vocals. The band is currently working on a sequel to this release and "Gamma II" (two) songs have already been recorded.
Listen to Gamma I EP on streaming services: https://push.fm/fl/alfa-pentatonik-gamma
Track list:
01. Korjattu totuus
02. Miksi et verta näe?
03. Palvot
04. Portinvartija
05. Ilman mitään suuntaa
Cover art by JP Immonen
Line-up:
JP Immonen: guitars, bass, drums, synths, composition, arrangement & production.
Janne Partanen: vocals, lyrics & arrangement.
Guests:
Harri Hytönen: solo guitar on tracks 2, 3 & 4
Maya Liittokivi vocals on track 5
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TYRMFAR'S
- "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.
The EP's digital release date is 28 March 2025.
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.
Meet Tyrmfar:
Kévin Sanchez - Guitars
Florian Métrailler- Guitars
Quentin Brunner - Drums - Backing vocals
Robin Délèze - Voice
Yannick Dulon - Bass
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The official video for the album's first single, "Seeds of Entropy," has been premiered by Invisible Oranges. Check it out at the following link: https://www.invisibleoranges.com/ominous-ruin-premiere/
"Seeds of Entropy" is an explosion of chaotic riffs, intense vocals and rapid fire drums at a dizzying 270 beats per minute. The song begins after the intro to the album, a piano and guitar duet that represent a continuation from Ominous Ruin’s previous full length, Amidst Voices that Echo in Stone. Picking up from said album, "Seeds of Entropy" utilizes many of the same musical phrases and stylings, while expanding on motifs from Amidst Voices that Echo in Stone at even faster speeds. Lyrically, "Seeds of Entropy" represents the beginning of inevitable slip into darkness as entropy consumes reality, both physical and mental form. This theme is masterfully expanded on throughout the rest of the album.
"Seeds of Entropy" will be available March 7 on all digital platforms. Requiem album pre-orders will be available on the same day.
A formidable leap forward in both musical complexity and emotional depth, Requiem is a powerful exploration of the human psyche, the ravages of time, and the inevitable descent into oblivion. Requiem is at its core, a continuation of Ominous Ruin’s first release, Amidst Voices that Echo in Stone. Beyond that, its conception spawned from the raw emotion of personal issues and turmoil, as it was created during a dark time in the band’s lives.
The album begins with a direct continuation from the final song off Ominous Ruin’s first album, an emotional guitar and piano ballad that brings the mood to somber, yet melodic. It immediately transitions to an explosion of chaos with the first song, "Seeds of Entropy. "
The musicianship on Requiem is, as expected, nothing short of exceptional. Guitarists Alex Bacey and Joel Guernsey showcase their technical brilliance in every track, with blistering solos and complex, interwoven riffs that keep listeners on their toes. The rhythm section, comprised of Mitch Yoesle (bass) and Harley Blandford (drums), is hardly just a rhythm section, that provides a relentless foundation of precision, power and creativity, anchoring the music as it constantly shifts between ferocity and atmospheric beauty.
The production, handled by Alex Bacey is pristine yet dense, allowing every instrument to shine through the brutal wall of sound without sacrificing the intensity of the compositions. The layering of ambient soundscapes and acoustic passages throughout the album provides an immersive listening experience, allowing the heavier elements to hit even harder when they arrive.
Track
Listing:1 - Intro
2 - Seeds of Entropy
3 - Eternal
4 - Bane of Syzygial Triality
5 - Divergent Anomaly
6 - Fractal Abhorrence
7 - Architect of Undoing
8 - Staring into the Abysm
9 - Requiem
Credits:
Written & Produced By: Alex Bacey
Lyrics & Concepts By: Adam Rosado
Vocals Performed By: Crystal Rose
Bass Written By: Mitch Yoesle
Drums Written By: Harley Blandford
Additional Solos And Song Writing By: Joel Guernsey
Drums Recorded By: Cody Fuentes/Rapture Recordings
Vocals Recorded By: Petr Oplatka [Petropolys Media]
Mixed/Mastered By: Alex Bacey
Artwork By: Pär Olofsson
Emblem Logo By: Alejandro Morales [Imperfect Designs]
Photography By: Catalino [Kitty] Alvarez [Cateyeview]
Management By: Joel Spielman
Line-Up:
Alex Bacey: Guitars
Mitch Yoesle: Bass
Crystal Rose: Vocals
Harley Blandford: Drum
Joel Guernsey: Guitars
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Format: Digital CD-EP / Physical CD-EPLabel: Independent Release
BLACK RABBIT is:
Vocals: Nino Thomas
Guitar: Jelle Brekelmans
Guitar: Hidde Hofland
Drums: Koen van der Voet
Bassguitar: Thijs Mulder
Tracklist:
01. Malevolent Glare
02. Paracusia
03. Pity the Mind of the Frail and the Feeble
04. To Be Alive, To Walk This Earth, That Is My Curse
05. Rancid Taste of Horror
Black Rabbit is a concept-driven death metal band from Apeldoorn that seamlessly interweaves brute force and aggression with profound themes and a compelling visual presentation.
The band consists of five musical forces with diverse influences, who together create a dynamic, ruthless but refined sound.
With energetic live shows full of theatrical visuals and an intense light spectacle, Black Rabbit takes their audience into a narrative world of darkness and mystery.
Black Rabbit left a lasting impression with the release of their EP and single (2020), which laid the foundation for the story of Black Rabbit. This took further shape with the first chapter of its legend: the full-length album ‘Hypnosomnia’ (2023), an album that took the band to new heights with performances in renowned venues such as Patronaat, Iduna and even the Brabanthallen.
Sharing the stage with the likes of Baest, Vader, Exhorder and Pestilence, they have established themselves as a band that takes energy, craftsmanship and experience to a new level.
Now the band expands their sinister story further with ‘Chronolysis’, a sensory nightmare that takes the listener into the oppressive world of sleep paralysis, trapped under the manipulative grip of Black Rabbit.
At the heart of the band lives the mythical story of Black Rabbit, a demonic entity with a tragic past. He seduces and deceives his victims, confronting them with their deepest sins and feeding on their despair. Black Rabbit manipulates dreams (Hypnosomnia) and traps his victims in the suffocating grip of sleep paralysis (Chronolysis), from which there is no escape. Black Rabbit’s music forms a ritual in which each song is a chapter in his growing legend. ‘Hypnosomnia’ explored the boundary between dream and reality, while the latest EP, ‘Chronolysis’, digs deeper into the horror of sleep paralysis.
Black Rabbit is more than a metal band – it’s a total experience. With a crushing sound, well-thought-out concepts and theatrical live shows, they immerse their audience in a world where music, visuals and stories become one. Their performances are rituals, in which the audience is not just a spectator, but becomes part of the story.
With Chronolysis, the five gentlemen are setting a new, intense chapter. Their music is dynamic and raw, their shows are hypnotic and uncomfortable. Black Rabbit leaves you with a feeling of fascination and discomfort – exactly as he intended.
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ESCHATON – “TECHTALITARIAN”
Technical
death metal band Eschaton return after a gap of six years with a
reinvigorated, star-studded line-up that undoubtedly elevates their sound to
hitherto unexplored heights. They have none other than Christian Münzner
formerly of Obscura and Necrophagist accompanying the band
founder Josh Berry on guitars. For the vocals, they have enlisted the services
of Mac Smith of Apogean and Abyssalis and for the bass,
they have brought on Scott Bradly from Inanimate Existence while
Darren Cesca of Pillory and formerly in Deeds of Flesh and Arsis continues
to hold down the fort on drums. Most importantly, this line-up sounds just as
devastating on this album as it does on paper. They have contributed to
creating a tech death album that can stand on its own and does not have to be
necessarily pitted against any of the aforementioned bands' past efforts. The
members excel in their own specialized ways and they manage to make it work. It
is meticulously and passionately put together which is all too apparent in the music
that can be dizzyingly fast and mind-bogglingly technical but also groovy and
memorable while being on the whole diverse yet dynamic and pulsating with
energy. It is not just music meant for the tech death fans; it is music that
will invariably get them excited. As such, this should be regarded as an
landmark album in the style, with the presence of the illustrious members in
the lineup not taking away from the irrefutable fact that this is indeed great
tech death music.Line up
Mac Smith - Vocals (Apogean, Abyssalis, Hammer of Dawn)
Christian Muenzner - Lead Guitar (Retromorphosis, Eternity's End, ex-Necrophagist, ex-Obscura, ex-Alkaloid)
Josh Berry - Guitar (Eschaton founder)
Darren Cesca - Drums (Goratory, Serpents of Gnosis, Pillory, Ex-Deeds of Flesh, Ex-Arsis)
Scott Bradley - Bass (Inanimate Existence)
Artwork by Dave Melvin
Track listing
1. Inferior Superior
2. Devour the Contrarian
3. Blood of the People
4. Hellfire's Woe
5. The Bellicose Duality
6. Econocracy
7. Antimatter
8. Techtalitarian
9. The Sufferer's Dichotomy
10. Castle Strnad
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Kunal Choksi Kunal Choksi Label owner Transcending Obscurity
Canada’s
own speed/heavy metal powerhouse BREAKER is set to
shake the foundations with the release of their lyric video for "BREAKER," the
title track from their upcoming self-titled EP. Set for release on April
4, 2025, via the label Wormholedeath, the Breaker EP promises a relentless
onslaught of screaming melodies, thunderous rhythms, and vocals that rip
through the stratosphere.Prepare to be consumed by BREAKER’s furious melodies,
high-velocity riffs, and commanding vocal power. The band takes inspiration
from classic speed metal while infusing their music with a fresh, untamed
energy that sets them apart. This is more than music—it’s a call to arms for
lovers of loud, fast, and uncompromising heavy metalFormed in 2023 by vocalist Terje Fiskvatn, guitarist Caleb Beal (Villain, Midnight Malice), and drummer Rider Johnson (former Razor), BREAKER quickly crafted their signature sound, blending high-octane metal with fierce energy. The band’s debut EP, Breaker, features tracks like Liberty and Babylon, written by Fiskvatn and expanded with the powerful contributions of Beal and Johnson.
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Hungarian thrash-death metal force ATROX TRAUMA has unleashed the official music video for "PROBLEM, REACTION, SOLUTION," the latest single from their highly anticipated second album WHERE DEATH HUNTS, set to drop on April 18, 2025, via WormHoleDeath Records.
“We
had the opportunity to perform at a venue where there may have never been a
metal concert before,” the band shares. “Since we were already
planning to shoot a live performance video for one of our new songs, this was
the perfect setting. Problem, Reaction, Solution is our fourth music video from
the upcoming album, and we captured it during a high-energy show at the I.
Stonewall Tattoo Convention in Hódmezővásárhely. The result is a raw and
electrifying visual that embodies the essence of our music.”The video was directed and edited by András Székely, bringing the intensity of Atrox Trauma’s live presence to the screen with unrelenting ferocity.
Atrox Trauma was founded in 2008 in Hungary. Their goal, according to the music genre, was clear from the beginning: thrash metal with death metal influences. The band recorded 2 EPs during its earlier years besides performing on live gigs. The band's strength increased in 2019, and they have been spinning at an unstoppable speed since then. It gave a series of concerts in its motherland and countries in the neighborhood. The band creates a huge listener experience with its tight, intense, fast, and face-tearing music.
In 2022 they released their first LP called 'On The Line Of Nothing And Something' by the Italian label WormHoleDeath.The listener can experience everything from intense immersion to melodic thrash metal. Four music videos provide visual support for the fan-approachable experience.
By the end of 2024, they took the stage in many countries, performing in tours and festivals, and recorded their second LP ”Where Death Hunts”.
Line up:
Imre Török – Vocal, guitar
András Székely – Lead guitar
Gyula Tábori – Bass guitar
Gergely Győri - Drums
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Murder Records is honored to present VULTÜR, a young band freshly exhumed at the unholy cemeteries from Milan in Italy.
VULTÜR present a voracious butcher's symphony, where we can be devoured by a unleashing raw power with a relentless energy, fusing the elements of Thrash Death Metal embraced with the fury of Hardcore, duly forged in a sonic storm that will leave you breathless and that intends to dismember us with the sharped blades swings without mercy.
The atrocious tombs are already open, where the bleeding flesh starting releasing the nauseating odors to announces VULTÜR's debut EP entitled "NECROPHAGY", which will feature with five decompositions, duly moldy in the fetid underworld and where our cadaver can slowly rot inside the coffin in this necrophilic ritual that Murder Records is preparing and that will be served on the funeral altar to feed the cadaveric worms with our filthy rotten remains.
Deadly Perversion On... Wish You Well Off...
MCD
Limited to 300 copies Cassette Limited to 100 copies
Tracklist:
01 - Labyrinyh Of The Lost Souls [1:33]
02 - Necrophagy [3:34]
03 - Prison Of Flesh [4:55]
04 - Vein Cutters [3:14]
05 - The Butcher's Simphony [3:54]
Lyrics writen by Fabio Valsecchi.
Mixing and mastering by Riccardo Massa.
Logo made by Riccardo Massa.
Cover artwork by Fabio Fontana.
Recordings and work supervision by Morgan Segatore.
Space provider at CSA Baraonda by Francesco Giorgi.
VULTÜR photographs by Marco Pasqua.
Lyric video made by Danihell Slaughter.
Layout for CD and Cassette made by Alemão and Danihell Slaughter.
Promotional flyers made by Leo Mora and Danihell Slaughter.
VULTÜR Line-Up
Buck Motorlungs (Vocals)
Rick Massa (Lead Guitar)
Will Fimbulvinter (Rhythmic Guitar)
Rick Cadaverous (Drums)
Andrea Bini (Bass)
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Genre: Old School Death Metal/Crust Punk
Country: Indonesia
Release date: March 10th 2025
Drain Death is a duo project formed in the Yogyakarta region in early 2022, which brings a mixture of old school death metal with the addition of crust punk, which is indirectly influenced by Nihilist, Nirvana 2002, Autopsy, to Bombandfall, Anti Cimex and Bastard Priest. In mid-2022 has released the mmxxii demo with 3 tracks.
A person's destiny in life on earth has indeed become a secret and written destiny by the creator, whether bad destiny or a disastrous event or bad things is a destiny that has been outlined. What if all of that is a test for all mankind to always remember him? Or is it a nightmare to face life? And making another choice to abandon his orders and become further away from the divine, because the disaster mercilessly devours everything?
Drain Death here is trying to respond to an event or bad things that happen in the world, and thinking about the repercussions of all of this which can make living creatures despair and feel that they don't believe in their help or grace and move further away and die in vain, all summarized in Perdona's album is entitled "Merciless Of Doom" which will be released immediately by vinyl My Back Hurts Records (US) cassette Remorseless records (US), cassette Tarung Records (IND), and CD Death in Pieces Records (MX)
There are 10 tracks of song material presented in this full album, all of which summarize the concept of a bad fate given by the creator to test all living creatures in the world, which all become the essence of the thoughts that interpret the background to making this album!! Listen!
Tracklist:
1. Enter the Solitude
2. Loud Monger
3. Drain To Death
4. Devour
5. Curse Of Darkness
6. Possessed By Evil
7. Eternal Doom
8. Crawling From Hell
9. Sacrifice Master
10. In The Pestilent Master
CD limited to 300 copies
Recording credits:
Recorded at WATCHTOWER STUDIO
Enginered by BABLE SAGALA
Mixing and mastered by BABLE SAGALA
Most artwork by WRATHVOID
Photograph Capture by KEVIN
All music and lyric by DRAIN DEATH
Except instrumental “ENTER THE SOLITUDE” and “IN THE PESTILENT NIGHTMARE” by SETYAWAN CELLO
DRAIN DEATH is:
Loudness - Vocals/Drum
Voidtor - Guitar/Bass
Layout by Ernesto Montero @ Brutal Design
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Highly
anticipated debut album from Italian Doom Metal act AGANOOR will
be titled "DOOMERISM" and will be released on
June 6th, 2025 in partnership with BLOODROCK RECORDS. Today we unveil the
astonishing cover artwork realized by Mirkow Gastow (Pentagram,
Clouds Taste Satanic, Stöner among his works) and the tracklist that is:1. Bury My Soul
2. Icarus
3. Nadir
4. Emerald Lake
5. Morbid Skin
6. Mind Shadowing
With influences as diverse as CATHEDRAL, GOATSNAKE, TYPE O NEGATIVE, DANZIG, TIAMAT, AGANOOR moves from the Eternal City creating an oppressive Doom Metal wrapped in a gothic breeze, and blended with the retro tones of the rawest of Stoner Rock.
Their music is claustrophobic, yet hypnotic, a Doom Metal characterized by massive, down-tuned riffs and psychedelic atmosphere.
Dan, Anth, Stephen and Alex are the protagonists behind AGANOOR, and they are about to present their music, which appears like a heavy ritual shrouded in mist on the shores of a lake.
Pre-Order CD and LP at: https://t.ly/h4Mmp
https://linktr.ee/mykingdommusic
https://www.facebook.com/aganoorband
Tracklist: 1. 1986
2. Dogma Of War
3. Tears On The Face Of God
4. Crown Of Separation
5. Welcome The Destroyer
6. Children Of The Atomic Sun
7. The Bleeding Hands Of Faith
8. Reqviem For The Oppressor
9. Dance Of The Gods
The songs introduces you to the concept of the album that is inextricably linked to war and it is expressed through the 9 tracks of the album.
Their distinctive blend of lyricism about the horrors of the war, combined with their relentless, neck-breaking Thrash Metal, pays homage to the genre's golden age Gods such as Slayer, Megadeth, Kreator, Exodus and Testament as well as some of the melody and progressive tendencies of Metal Church and Death Angel.
Formed by friends Giuseppe Taormina (guitars), Ignazio Nicastro (voice & bass), Danilo Ficicchia (drums), XENOS A.D. is a mandatory listening for fans of Thrash Metal who can rejoice in yet another band proudly flying their Metal flag.
Now, all you have to do, is experience the raw power of the fury of XENOS A.D.
Pre-Order digiCD / LP: https://t.ly/B3Vrj
https://linktr.ee/mykingdommusic
https://www.xenosad.com
Belarusian Unleash Contra Christum - A New Brutal Death Metal Nightmare Album!
Brutal Records proudly welcomes SODOMIC BAPTISM, the unstoppable force of Belarusian Death Metal, to our roster! Their latest sonic assault, "CONTRA CHRISTUM," unleashes nine relentless tracks of crushing brutality, technical precision, and pure death metal devastation.
Release Date: June 20, 2025 Available Worldwide – Digital via The Orchard & Physical Formats
Prepare for obliteration as Sodomic Baptism delivers their most ferocious and uncompromising release yet! Stay tuned for exclusive previews, merch drops, and brutal updates!
One of Belarus’ most relentless and uncompromising forces in death metal, SODOMIC BAPTISM, returns with their full-length offering, Contra Christum. Steeped in the essence of true Satanic brutal metal, this album is a furious assault of technical precision, unyielding brutality, and apocalyptic atmosphere.
With Contra Christum, the band refuses to abandon their old-school roots, yet they push their sound into darker, more unrelenting extremes. Balancing savage, high-speed offensives with calculated, crushing sections, the album delivers both pure aggression and sophisticated composition. Tracks like Posthumous Rebirth and Adepts of Chaos accelerate into blistering chaos, while doomy passages inject a brooding, sinister weight. This isn’t just extremity for extremity’s sake—it’s calculated devastation, executed with precision.
Fans of relentless, technical, and oppressive death metal will find Contra Christum to be an essential listen. This is a record that reveals its darkest nuances with every play—fearsome, powerful, and utterly consuming.
Track list1. Antipsalm: Purification Inthrough Antichrist
2. Posthumous Rebirth
3. Bloody Redemption
4. LCF
5. The Witches Laughter
6. Adepts of Chaos
7. Belial: The Path to Knowledge of the Abyss
8. Resurrection Outhrough Renunciation of Grace
9. The Transcendence of Existence
Watch Now: The official music video for "Adepts of Chaos", a crushing track from SODOMIC BAPTISM’s upcoming album Contra Christum, exclusively on Brutal Records' YouTube channel!
About SODOMIC BAPTISM
Formed in 2014 by Alexis and Alex Tetin, the band was built on themes of Metaphysical Evil, Hell, Darkness, and Chaos. For SODOMIC BAPTISM, Satan is not just a symbol of rebellion but the embodiment of freedom, justice, and infinite knowledge. Their music is an exploration of the abyss—a confrontation with the self beyond servitude and blind faith.
Discography:
Black Fire Pandemonium (2014) – EP
Womb Ov Sheol (2017) – Split
Black Fire Pandemonium (2017) – Full-length
Contra Christum (2025) – Full-length
https://linktr.ee/brutalrecords.official
https://www.facebook.com/SodomicBaptism/
No mercy. No compromise. Only total infernal domination.
The music video to the track “Płyty” (transl.: ‘records’) has been premiered today via v13.net: https://v13.net/2025/03/cbzk-plyty-music-video-premiere/
The single will be available via all major streaming platforms from 5 March.
"Płyty" is a deep dive into the realm of cerebral and sonic glitches, a take on neuroticism, self-determination and defeat”, explains the band. “The funky beat carries the mutilated bass throughout the track, while the whispers narrate the journey of self-struggle, down the memory lane. The video that accompanies the single is a monochromatic mash-up of (joy)rides around a Subcarpathian small town.”
Pre-save “Dybuctwo” on Spotify: https://bit.ly/DybuctwoPreSave
Pre-order on Bandcamp: https://cbzk.bandcamp.com/album/dybuctwo
The eerie soundscapes on “Dybuctwo” were birthed from a collaboration between Kopczak (Malconfort) and Fas (Sea Mosquito, Malconfort, Amaltheia). Formed in 2023 across the diverse landscapes of Sanok (Poland), Bristol (UK), and Crete (Greece), CBZK is a unique fusion of hip-hop, industrial and black metal. The project was created from half-forgotten techno loops, tremolo riffs and demented whispers, which resulted in an electronic expansion of the project members’ sonic realm.
“Dybuctwo” delves deep into the surreal and unsettling aspects of Subcarpathian identity in Poland, exploring themes of distant closeness, camaraderie, and the inevitability of passing. Drawing inspiration from small-town atmospheres, Kopczak and Fas crafted an industrial soundscape that weaves together hypnotic hip-hop and black metal phrases, jarring distortions and evocative field recordings.
The lyrics explore the everlasting tensions between resilience and hopelessness, passing and death, closeness and alienation. The CBZK lyrical realm, seemingly oneiric and allegorical, is a collage of past and present realities of Subcarpathia, weaving together personal stories, mores and regional folklore.
The band previously released the single and music video “W Głębi” (YouTube, Spotify, Apple Music, Bandcamp and all other streaming platforms.)
Track list:
1. W Głębi
2. Płyty
3. Topiel
4. Duchota
5.
CBZK are:
Kopczak - Beats, Production, Vocals, Lyrics, Mix, Master (Malconfort)
Fas - Guitars (Sea Mosquito, Malconfort, Amaltheia)
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AXIOM CHAOS – “PRIMACY ARRIVAL”
Label: Comatose MusicRelease Date: May 9th 2025
Genre: Death Metal
For fans of: Immolation | Vastum | Blood Incantation | Disma
By the invisible sea of secrets that laps silently about the foothills of Mons Ardeshir, they have heard. Far beyond the mountains of Mithrim, where the chroniclers of eternity write the many histories of Vulpecula in the blood of their broken fingers, they have heard. Doors have been opened and rifts have been traversed. The conjurers of chaos are blowing upon the horns of Ib and the malformed beasts of malfeasance who have slumbered in dreams aeons long are stirring. The stairways to the new world are open and the drums of destruction are calling; the fires of war are alight!
A new entity has crawled from the boiling swamps that lie in the deepest recesses of the death metal underworld. A force of terrifying alien power and chilling otherness that is about to bleed insidiously into our reality. Axiom Chaos have fused the devastating impact of death metal with the untameable capricious might of pandemonium and invoked the strange, compelling visions of Primacy Arrival! Beginning with the lurching monstrosity of ‘The King I Am’ that erupts into fetid, pustulent life, guitars howling over the deranged whispering of deformed divinities, Primacy Arrival proceeds to tear your reality to tattered shreds. Invoking fantastic atmospheres and radiating intimidating terror, this album transforms death metal into something unknowable and unnameable. In ‘The Gift Of Recognition’ the guitar leads seem to speak, uttering words from forbidden dimensions that make the skin crawl in fearful revulsion, while ‘Wormhold Pathways Of Conquest’ is simply inexorable. Primacy Arrival’s crowning glory however comes with its titanic conclusion – ‘Exodus Into Oblivion’. Shattering velocities entwine with spiralling guitar patterns and something majestic, almost beautiful emerges from the shadows as melodies unwind behind the monolithic sounds. Strange magic breaks through the song structure, an infiltration of madness to accompany this triumphal procession for a king from beyond, as our reality is consumed.
While the name of Axiom Chaos is a new one, those who march behind its banner are better known - Ben Vanweelden (Venomous Echoes, Ceremonic Buryment etc) and Justin Vølus (Vølus, Fall Of Gnosis, Maggot Crown etc) – and they are now united with the might of Comatose Music for the May 9th release of Primacy Arrival. Bedecked in the visionary artwork of Morket Art (Engulfed, Inverted Ascension etc) Primacy Arrival will challenge, disturb and dominate, opening new pathways for death metal as the story of Axiom Chaos begins.
Line-up:
Justin Vølus - Vocals
Ben Vanweelden – Guitar/Bass/Drums
https://www.comatosemusic.com/
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Underground
Kvlt Records, a sub-label of Odium Records, proudly announces the
release of ZMIERZCH (Twilight), the highly anticipated
second album from the Polish one-man project WESELE. Set for
release on 25 March 2025.Underground Kvlt Records, a sub-label of Odium Records, proudly announces the release of Zmierzch (Twilight), the highly anticipated second album from the Polish one-man project Wesele. Set for release on 25 March 2025, the album delivers a haunting blend of atmospheric and depressive post-black metal, captivating fans of bands such as Furia and Odraza
Wesele is a new yet striking presence in the Polish black metal scene, weaving a sonic experience that blends melancholic melodies, relentless blast beats, and an aura of old-world decadence. The album evokes the spirit of forgotten villages, echoing the haunting imagery of Jacek Malczewski’s paintings, Stanislaw Wyspianski’s works, and the wistful tales passed down through generations.
A glimpse into this darkly immersive world can be experienced with the premiere track Tan, available now: https://youtu.be/b6LRamvuo94?si=PIQLK2ueHKDKo84S
Wesele (The Wedding) is the brainchild of Rafal Chruscicki, who conceived the project as a deeply personal and artistically unrestrained venture. Drawing inspiration from the aesthetics of Mloda Polska (Young Poland), Zmierzch represents a departure from his previous work. It is an introspective and meticulously crafted journey where music, lyrics, and visual art intertwine to form a singular, haunting vision.
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Zmierzch will be released on 25 March 2025 and is available for pre-order in CD format at:
www.odiumrecords.bandcamp.com
www.odiumrec.com
Spearheaded by their drummer, Turkish blackened death metal band Shrine of Denial are weaving together some impeccable music that's rooted in the classic sound and yet showcase some contemporary influences in their music, not unlike their label/country mates Carnophage although they're playing in a different style. No Clean Singing recently premiered their stunning title track at https://www.nocleansinging.com/2025/02/14/an-ncs-premiere-shrine-of-denial-i-moloch/
Excerpt - "as elaborate, as magnificent, as sinister and otherworldly, and as dreadfully frightening as the visual"
SHRINE OF DENIAL - “I, MOLOCH”
For
fans of
- Serpent of Old, Dead Congregation, Emperor, Behemoth, Burial Invocation, The
ChasmLike their label and country mates Serpent of Old, Shrine of Denial are blending styles and forging their own sound, and channelling it through narrative, superbly thought out structures that despite the twists and turns remain memorable. Perhaps it is a Turkish trait to have the songs this meticulously written, and to achieve that Shrine of Denial have used elements of both death and black metal in varying degrees, often blurring the boundaries between the two in the process. The result is exhilarating, as the band effortlessly switches from fast, blasting parts to slow melodic hooks and then quickly accelerates back to their high-speed mode, using whatever stylistic liberties available. It is an engaging, intense and stirring album that doesn’t get carried away and goes beyond what is necessary or appropriate; despite the vagaries, it remains solid, cohesive and impactful throughout. For what it does, 'I, Moloch' is one of the strongest albums not only to come out of that region in recent times but also in the blackened death metal style as a whole.
Line up:
Eray Nabi - Vocals
Onur Uslu - Guitar
Denizkaan Aracı - Guitars
Ahmet Ünveren - Bass
Berk Köktürk - Drums
Lineup:
Eray Nabi - Vocals
Onur Uslu - Guitar
Denizkaan Aracı - Guitars
Ahmet Ünveren - Bass
Berk Köktürk - Drums
Artwork by Juanjo Castellano
Tracklisting:
1. Climbing Through Nothingness
2. A Sanctuary In The Depths Of The Realms
3. I, Moloch
4. Pillars Of Ice
5. The Mesmer
6. Oneiros
7. Headless Idol
8. Temple of the Corpse Misuser
Release date - March 7th, 2025
https://www.facebook.com/transcendingobscurityrecords
https://www.facebook.com/shrineofdenial
Kunal Choksi Label owner Transcending Obscurity Mumbai, India
Born from the streets of Sao Paulo-Brazil, later relocated to Ireland, and today based in Germany, Location is just a detail at this stage. BREAKDOWN blasted on to the scene in 1998 playing every kind of show imaginable.
They quickly found themselves embraced by every facet of the insanely diverse local music scene from punk to tech death.
After recording their titled Disgrace, a 3-song demo, and a live tape called Live After Thrash, the label Unsilent Records saw live and decided to release the first BreaKdowN full length. “Time To Kill”. Released in 2007, These 8 tracks have catch the attention in the global underground scene over the following years BreaKdowN appeared in compilations and Magazines in Brazil, USA, Europe and all over the planet and shared
the stage with many important bands.
"DIVIDE AND KONQUER", the new EP, once again delivers an uncompromising extreme Metal with a blend of melody, sounding broadly defined like a bastard of DEATH, SEPULTURA, KREATOR and NWBHM with the factor X that makes BreaKdowN what it is.
After years of silence the band joined forces with Andy Classen in Stage One Studio to deliver four tracks of pure energy and uncompromising metal that will please Death Metal, Thrash and Heavy Metal fans in the same vein.
The production is heavy, old school and intense, the music is uncompromising.
https://www.breakdown-bkn.com
https://www.facebook.com/BreaKdowNBKN
Belgian Death Black Metal juggernaut DODENGOD has
officially released their highly anticipated sophomore album, "HERALDS
OF A DYING AGE", out now via Pest Records and available
here: https://pestrecords.bandcamp.com/album/dodengod-heralds-of-a-dying-ageFollowing their 2018 debut "Salvation", DODENGOD returns with a vengeance, delivering ten tracks of unrelenting darkness, seamlessly fusing Death and Black Metal with haunting Doom-infused atmospheres. "Heralds of a Dying Age" marks a shift from the industrial elements of its predecessor, embracing a rawer, more traditional sonic assault, one that is both crushingly heavy and eerily hypnotic.
Fully recorded and mixed by the band itself, the album showcases the razor-sharp riffs of YvS (guitars, bass), the venomous vocal incantations of SVN, and the ferocious drumming of Barduk, who joined in 2021, adding a new dimension of intensity and organic brutality to the band's sound.
Lyrically drenched in themes of death, anti-religion, and misanthropy, "Heralds of a Dying Age" is more than just an album, it’s a descent into an unforgiving, bleak abyss. Tracks like "Scepter of Decay", "Pillars of Ash", and "Eternal Black Sun" paint a harrowing vision of a world in collapse, reinforcing DODENGOD’s place as a force to be reckoned with in extreme metal.
"Heralds of a Dying Age" is now available on CD and digital formats via Pest Records. Enter the void and embrace the darkness!
Play / Order now: https://pestrecords.bandcamp.com/album/dodengod-heralds-of-a-dying-age
https://pestrecords.bandcamp.com
https://www.facebook.com/DodenGod/
HELLKNIFE
– “FLAMES OF DAMNATION”
Release
date : 28.02.2025, Label : Phobia Records
Format : LP + CD
Sechs Jahre nach ihrem letzten Album "Dusk of Doom" meldet sich die deutsche Crust-Band Hellknife aus Mannheim endlich mit "Flames of Damnation" zurück. Zehn neue Songs, die ihren charakteristischen Sound feiern und den wildesten D-Beat mit zusätzlichen Blast Beats kombinieren. Aufgenommen im Happy Cadaver Studio in Deutschland. Gemischt und gemastert von Ulf Blomberg bei Hoborec in Schweden. Erwartet einen rohen, dröhnenden Sound, der dennoch alle erforderliche Klarheit behält. Das Artwork stammt erneut von Sickness 666 (Zygoatsis, Surrender of Divinity).
Diskografie:
2015 - Hellknife (7'' EP)
2017 - Decimated to Ashes (Split LP with Tacheless)
2019 - Dusk of Doom (full-length)
2025 - Flames of Damnation (full-length)
Hellknife Bandmitglieder:
Ralf - Vocals
Alex - Drums
Markus - Guitar
Peter - Guitar
Lonski – Bass
hellknife@gmx.de
https://www.facebook.com/hellknifeband
Das norwegisch/griechische Powerhouse CHONTARAZ ist wieder aus den Untiefen seines höllischen Ursprungs (in Hell, Norwegen) aufgetaucht und entfacht mit seiner lang erwarteten Rückkehr große Vorfreude bei Fans von dunkler, dynamischer Musik. Ihr kommendes drittes Album “PHANTOM OF REALITY” (VÖ: 9. Mai 2025) entführt Hörer einmal mehr in das unverwechselbare Universum von CHONTARAZ und bietet eine fesselnde Reise durch ihre modernen Klanglandschaften und atmosphärischen Geschichten.
Das Album beschäftigt sich mit der Reise, sein wahres Ich zu akzeptieren sowie der damit einhergehenden Ablehnung jeder Art der Oberflächlichkeit; eins der Hauptthemen ist dabei Authentizität. CHONTARAZ kombinieren düsteren Modern Metal mit Industrial-Elementen und vereinen intensive Energie meisterhaft mit tiefgründigen lyrischen Erzählungen, wodurch “Phantom of Reality” bei Fans sowohl auf musikalischer als auch auf emotionaler Ebene Anklang findet.
Bei der gemeinsamen Arbeit in seinem Studio in Athen stimmte die Chemie zwischen den Musikern sofort und unbestreitbar, was Fotis (alias Narwhal) dazu veranlasste, sich CHONTARAZ in Vollzeit anzuschließen. Das Ergebnis? Eine bahnbrechende Metal-Kollaboration, die eine außergewöhnliche Verschmelzung von meisterhaftem Songwriting, erstklassigen Musikern und einer Weltklasse-Produktion darstellt – ein Album, das den modernen Metal neu definieren will.
Fotis Benardos doppelte Virtuosität als Produzent sowie Schlagzeuger hat die Soundlandschaft von “Phantom of Reality” geformt und liefert eine immersive, beeindruckende Klangwelt, die jeden Track aufwertet. All das wird nahtlos mit dem brillanten Songwriting von Ahkon (Herbjørn Anglen) und Chontaraz (Frode Kvarsnes) kombiniert, die gemeinsam alle Tracks geschrieben haben und Ahkons Gitarren- und Bass-Künste mit Chontaraz' fesselndem Gesang vereinen. Das Ergebnis ist eine klangliche Explosion: ein kraftvoller Mix aus düsterem, modernen Metal und Industrial-Komponenten, die nahtlos mit Fotis' Präzision und klanglicher Vision verschmelzen. Das Album hat einen Sound, der sowohl roh als auch raffiniert, brutal und fesselnd ist.
Weitere Features auf "Phantom of Reality":
Sakis Tolis (Rotting Christ) als Gastsänger bei "SCREAM" (Single-VÖ: 28. Februar 2025)
George Nerantzis, verantwortlich für Keys und Industrial Add-Ons bei allen Songs
Kjetil “DeadBit” Lindløkken an zusätzlichen Keys für "Spin The Wheel",
"Prayer To The Masses" und "Dressed To Kill"
Noxaerias (Kostas Mexis) am Bass für Live-Auftritte und Musikvideos
Diese Vielzahl an Kollaborationen resultiert in einer Fusion aus erstklassigen Musikern, visionärem Songwriting und einer hervorragenden Produktion, die CHONTARAZ in neue Gefilde katapultiert. Mit Ahkon und Chontaraz, die durch ihr gemeinsames Songwriting die kreative Vision vorantreiben und Fotis Benardo, der den Sound und den Rhythmus prägt, ist dies Metal auf einem absoluten Höhepunkt.
Trackliste
für "Phantom of Reality"1. Istanbul
2. Prayer To The Masses
3. You’re The One To Blame
4. Phantom Of Reality
5. The Flick Of Time
6. Scream (feat. Sakis Tolis)
7. Face The Fake
8. Spin The Wheel
9. Nail
10. Dressed To Kill
11. Kingpin
Digitaler Album Pre-save: https://orcd.co/phantomofreality
CD & LP Presale: https://chontaraz.com/
“SCREAM”, die erste Single vom CHONTARAZ-Album “Phantom of Reality”, wurde von Fotis Benardo produziert und ist ein roher, intensiver Track mit einem Gastauftritt von Sakis Tolis (Rotting Christ). Im Song geht es um brennendes Verlangen und eine unerbittliche Jagd, bei der aggressive Energie mit aufsteigenden, filmreifen Refrains vermischt wird. Mit eindringlichen Melodien und einer animalischen Intensität erweckt das düstere und viszerale Musikvideo die rohen Emotionen des Songs zum Leben. “SCREAM
Musikvideo hier ansehen: https://youtu.be/aVVfdzTg6gU?si=dr1l6wiHJD5DahYu
Digitaler Single Pre-save: https://orcd.co/chontarazscream
CHONTARAZ stammen ursprünglich aus Hell, Norwegen, und hatten 2015 eine kühne Vision: Musik zu machen, die sie wirklich lieben, frei von stilistischen Beschränkungen, und diese mit theatralischen Liveshows, unverkennbarem Make-up sowie fesselndem lyrischen Storytelling zu vermitteln.
Ihr Debütalbum “Rondamauh” ist in Zusammenarbeit mit dem legendären Produzenten Daniel Bergstrand (bekannt für seine Arbeit mit In Flames, Meshuggah, Dimmu Borgir, Devin Townsend) entstanden und erhielt viel Lob von Schwergewichten wie dem Sweden Rock Magazine, dem Metal Observer und dem Scream Magazine. Außerdem wurde es von Quebec-Metal zum drittbesten internationalen Album des Jahres 2017 gewählt und von Thomas Youngblood von Kamelot persönlich empfohlen.
2019 stellten CHONTARAZ ihr zweites Album “Speed The Bullet” während 70000TONS OF METAL, The Original, The World’s Biggest Heavy Metal Cruise, vor.
Zusammenarbeit mit George Nerantzis produzierte Album erhielt hervorragende Kritiken und verhalf ihnen zu Tourneen mit Kultbands wie Sepultura und Soulfly sowie zu Auftritten im Vorprogramm von Kamelot und Cyhra.
Mit ihrem dritten Album “Phantom of Reality” (VÖ: 9. Mai 2025) haben sich CHONTARAZ endgültig in ein wahres norwegisch-griechisches Kraftpaket verwandelt, das die dunkle Rohheit des norwegischen Metal mit der technologischen Präzision und industriellen Intensität ihres neuesten Mitglieds und Produzenten Fotis Benardo verbindet.
Fotis (alias Narwhal), der für sein visionäres Schlagzeugspiel und seine Produktionsfähigkeiten bekannt ist, hat die Klanglandschaft der Band neu definiert und für einen mitreißenden, vernichtenden Sound gesorgt, der jeden Track aufwertet.
CHONTARAZ liefern damit aktuell einen wahrhaft einzigartigen Sound, der die Wildheit des Heavy Metal und die Intensität des Black Metal mit dem mechanischen Puls des Industrial und der Schärfe des Modern Metal vereint. Das Ergebnis ist eine Klangexplosion, die Grenzen verschiebt und eine musikalische Umgebung schafft, in der Chaos und Ordnung ein perfektes Gleichgewicht finden. Ein norwegisch-griechischer Metal-Juggernaut, der sich durch eine Mischung aus brutaler Kraft und melodischer Tiefe auszeichnet – mit massiven Riffs, überlagert von elektronischen Texturen und postapokalyptischen Atmosphären. CHONTARZ’ Musik füllt eine Lücke im heutigen Metal-Markt und wagt sich in dunkle Gefilde vor, die andere zu betreten zögern. Für CHONTARAZ geht es nicht nur darum, Musik zu spielen – sondern darum, ein eindringliches, immersives Erlebnis zu bieten.
Mit intensiven Vocals, krassen Gitarren und hypnotischen Rhythmen laden sie die Hörer in ihr Universum ein und schaffen einen Sound, der sowohl hart als auch tief emotional ist. “Phantom of Reality” ist nicht einfach nur ein Album; es ist eine musikalische Reise, bei der Rohheit auf Technologie, Leidenschaft auf Dunkelheit und Hoffnung auf Verzweiflung trifft.
Bereitet euch auf ein unvergleichliches Metal-Erlebnis vor. Auftritt CHONTARAZ – nicht nur eine Band, sondern eine Kraft, die bereit ist, den modernen Metal neu zu gestalten.
https://www.youtube.com/@chontarazofficial
https://chontaraz.com/
Die Band dazu:
„Stellen wir uns vor, wir müssten unser eigenes Essen töten – könnten wir das? Wir wissen doch, welches Leid mit einem exzessiven Fleischkonsum einhergeht, blenden wir das einfach aus? Als Bratwurstband warf die Tierhaltung im eigenen Garten und der Nachbarschaft irgendwann mal diese Fragen bei uns auf.
Der heutige Fleischkonsum ist das Resultat eines Systems, das Profit über Tierwohl stellt und die Natur zerstört, während wir in den industrialisierten Ländern keine Berührung mit diesen Tieren haben. War das Bewusstsein bei der eigenen Tierhaltung und Weiterverarbeitung früher noch ein anderes und Fleisch etwas Besonderes, ist es heute selbstverständlich, billiges Fleisch im Discounter zu kaufen und täglich zu konsumieren.
Dass sich immer mehr Menschen für einen bewussteren Fleischkonsum entscheiden oder sogar ganz darauf verzichten, ist eine wichtige Entwicklung. Doch genau diese Menschen müssen sich oft auf Familienfeiern rechtfertigen und werden belächelt, anstatt dass man ihnen ernsthaft zuhört.
Mit unserem Video zu „Blind“ wollen wir nicht belehren, sondern zum Nachdenken anregen.“
Video Credits:
Regie: Mirko Witzki
Produziert von Witzki Visions
Make Up Arts: Laura Schlösser
Starring: Laura Glatter, Laura Schlösser
Gefilmt im Movie Park Germany & F-Haus Jena
“Veins Of Fire” Tracklist:
1. Into the Burning Lands
2. The Truth
3. Blind
4. Storm of Resistance
5. Embrace the Void
6. Rise and Fight
7. At the End of Our Reign
8. Echoes in the Silence
9. We Are One
10. Veins Of Fire
Mit „Veins Of Fire“ eröffnen DESERTED FEAR ein neues Kapitel in ihrer beeindruckenden musikalischen Karriere. Ein Album, das ohne Umwege direkt ins Blut geht. Eine größere Hitdichte gab es bisher auf keinem Album von DESERTED FEAR.
Über die Jahre haben DESERTED FEAR die Kunst des Songwritings immer mehr perfektioniert und präsentieren sich auf „Veins Of Fire“ auf dem bisherigen Zenit ihres künstlerischen Schaffens. Songs wie „The Truth“, „At The End Of Our Reign“, „Blind“ oder der Titeltrack „Veins Of Fire“ sind echte Hymnen, die vor Hooklines nur so strotzen, ohne das gewisse rotzige Old-School-Feeling vermissen zu lassen.
Neues Jahr, neues Album, neues Label. Bei DESERTED FEAR stehen die Zeichen auf Sturm!
Produziert (Recording, Mix, Mastering) wurde „Veins Of Fire“ von Gitarrist Fabian Hildebrandt im Eisensound Studio in Jena.
Line-up:
Manuel "Mahne" Glatter – vocals, guitar
Fabian Hildebrandt – guitar
Simon Mengs – drums
John Gahlert – bass (live)
Das Cover Artwork stammt von Roberto Toderico, für das Layout zeichnet sich Chris Orosz verantwortlich.
Shop:
https://desertedfear.ffm.to/blind
http://lnk.spkr.media/desertedfear-fire
Formate:
"Veins Of Fire" wird als limitiertes, handnummeriertes Digipak (1000 Einheiten), als Jewel Case CD, als schwarzes Vinyl sowie als Marble Green Vinyl LP und Transparent Green Vinyl LP erhältlich sein. Weitere limitierte farbige Vinyle werden exklusiv im Bandshop erhältlich sein.
www.desertedfear.de
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DESERTED FEAR werden Ende April zur Veröffentlichung von „Veins Of Fire“ auf
Tour gehen.VEINS OF FIRE - TOUR 2025
Deserted Fear
Kvaen
Fall Of Serenity
Messticator
Do 24.04. Hamburg - Bahnhof Pauli
Fr 25.04. Essen - Turock
Sa 26.04. Jena - F-Haus
So 27.04. Osnabrück - Bastard Club (Matinée!)
Mo 28.04. Kassel - Goldgrube
Di 29.04. Hannover - Musikzentrum
Mi 30.04. Berlin - Cassiopeia
Do 01.05. Wiesbaden - Schlachthof
Fr 02.05. München - Backstage (Halle)
Sa 03.05. Stuttgart - Club Zentral
3.-5.7.2025 Ballenstedt - Rockharz Festival
1.-2.8.2025 Dortmund - Dortmund Deathfest
Tickets: https://www.desertedfear.de/tour
Tourtrailer: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/30LjXhqENsw
The
work has been now introduced by praised hardcore rescue IDIOTEQ, who have
premiered the official music video for the song “Nada” (directed
by colacolectiva), stating that “The new track is a death
knell ringing out of Curitiba, Brazil’s festering underbelly, a taste of the
fifteen-track, twenty-five-minute slab of nekro-hardcore to come. No mercy, no
light. Just a raw howl from the slums and graveyards, where suffering’s the
only currency.” - you can check out the feature and song here https://idioteq.com/from-curitibas-rot-clan-dos-mortos-cicatriz-drops-nada/Throughout their crepuscular auditory journey the Brazilian cult display an unrivaled craftsmanship in conjuring and condensing the greatest moments of dark punk, hardcore and crust (Black Flag, G.I.S.M., Misfits, Rudimentary Peni), death rock (Christian Death, The Damned) and black metal (Hellhammer, Ildjarn) into their own magistral ritual of transcendence through the celebration death, bending each one of their influences into a masterclass of gangrenous sonic disarray, majestic evocative power, and frenetic emotional chaos. Each one of the fifteen short spells of rage and misery that comprise this unforgettable long player is both a poem, a denunciation, an epitaph, an oath of penitence, and a declaration of war, all strewn across a death-scarred canvas of frantic and stylish guitar licks, pummeling demented rhythms, and a wailing sermon of spectral, hysterical vocals doused in morbid poetry and ominous existentialism.
"Técnicas de Morte" is scheduled for a 21 March 2025 release worldwide via Sentient Ruin on LP, MC, and digital formats, all of which are now pre-orderable via all our channels.
Thank you as always for your time and attention given to our releases.
Sincerely, Sentient Ruin
https://sentientruin.com/releases/clan-dos-mortos-cicatriz-tecnicas-de-morte
https://sentientruin.com/bands#/clan-dos-mortos-cicatriz
The new album will follow the dark and melancholic atmospheres of its predecessor, with even more intense and macabre songs, confirming the unmistakable imprint of the band.
While waiting for further details on the album, the group announces one of the rare live appearances scheduled for 2025: on March 15th, Cultus Sanguine will plaly at the Alternative Music Club in Montenero di Bisaccia (CB), sharing the stage with Sakater and Black Faith.
An unmissable event for Dark Metal fans, a unique opportunity to attend a concert that promises evocative atmospheres full of intensity.
https://linktr.ee/mykingdommusic
https://www.facebook.com/JoeCultusSanguine
Label: Rottweiler RecordsRelease Date: May 2nd 2025
Genre: Heavy Metal
For fans of: Judas Priest | Hellion | Burning Witches | Warlock
The seeds of Washington State metal band, Hangfire, were sown when guitarist Sean ‘Shredder’ Searls, noted for his work with Tyraels Ascension and hugely experienced bassist Steven Tolbeck crossed paths on their local music scene. They started working together, the dream being to create a new band with a classic sound – powerful, melodic heavy metal with a thunderous rhythm section and soaring vocals, riffs that instantly connected with the metal heart and solos that gleamed with the irresistible fire of the greats. After two years they found powerhouse drummer Shannon ‘The Cannon’ Laird (The Braindead, For The Love Of Suffering etc) and a year later, the final magical piece of the puzzle – vocalist Jenea Fiore. And now it’s time to Burn!
Hangfire’s debut album, Burn, is an instant metal classic. The anticipation is there immediately as the atmospheric intro of first track, ‘Hunger’, begins…and when it explodes into life in an array of magnificent riffs then the fabulous adrenaline rush kicks in. Searl’s lead guitar work is electrifying and Jenea’s voice simply breathtaking, while Tolbeck and Laird create a rock solid foundation, a stage for them to duel across. Every song is marked by incredible individual performances, but also by the accomplished writing and arrangements. The pure metal magnificence of ‘Thunder’, the epic Priest-like style and bite of ‘Warhawk’; it’s so refreshing to hear such dexterity and creativity channelled into original, melodic heavy metal and a band unafraid to stretch out into different territories confident in their vision and abilities. Jenea is simply one of the finest singers you’ll hear operating in this field. Her range and accuracy matched only by her breadth of expression and character. The aggressive swagger of ‘White Lie’ and the beautifully executed ballad, ‘Falling Awake’ really shine a spotlight on her remarkable talent. With an album of this quality every song plays an integral part, but special mention must be given to first single ‘Headspin’ which captures the true spirit of metal in its every moment, as well as the grit and groove of the Western tinged ‘Outlaw’. This is the beginning of something special.
Rottweiler Records were quick to welcome Hangfire into their pack, impressed by the band’s huge potential, great songs and enthralling live performances with the likes of Greyhawk and Witch Ripper. Together Rottweiler and Hangfire will unleash the power and passion of Burn on May 2nd so be ready, because you don’t want to miss this!
Line-up:
Jenea Fiore - Vocals
Sean ‘Shredder’ Searls - Guitar
Steven Tolbeck - Bass
Shannon ‘The Cannon’ Laird - Drums
https://officialhangfireband.com/
https://www.rottweilerrecords.com/
The Reckoning, Pt.2 reframes the central question posed in The Hubris of Humanity, Pt.1': Will humanity's legacy be one of destruction or redemption? The juxtaposition of destruction and renewal ties the two parts together, offering a cohesive narrative about humanity's relationship with the Earth and its responsibility to evolve before it's too late.
The Reckoning, Pt.2 features the unique signature sound of the band's blackened death metal, blending relentless aggression with a haunting atmosphere. crushing riffs and guttural roars intertwine with ominous melodies, capturing the tension between destruction and redemption.
Hailing from the Swiss mountains, Tyrmfar quickly made their mark in the extreme metal scene since their 2013 debut. Their EP In The Depths Of A Dark Spirit (2015) and the acclaimed Human Abomination (2017) led to major European festival appearances, including Metal Days, where they earned praise from Daily Rock as “artists who can shake the most seasoned headliners.” With their second album, Renewal Through Purification, and their 2022 release Dialectic of Ego and the Unconscious, Tyrmfar solidified their sound, embarking on a European tour with Gorgoroth.
The upcoming Symbiosis EP pushes the band’s compositional boundaries further, blending their blackened death metal roots with modern influences. Against the backdrop of an uncertain ecological and social climate, the EP reflects a deep exploration of humanity's relationship with nature. Each band member’s distinct style contributes to the collaborative process, bringing raw emotion and intensity to both the music and their live performances. Hailing from the Swiss mountains, Tyrmfar quickly made their mark in the extreme metal scene since their 2013 debut. Their EP In The Depths Of A Dark Spirit (2015) and the acclaimed Human Abomination (2017) led to major European festival appearances, including Metal Days, where they earned praise from Daily Rock as “artists who can shake the most seasoned headliners.” With their second album, Renewal Through Purification, and their 2022 release Dialectic of Ego and the Unconscious, Tyrmfar solidified their sound, embarking on a European tour with Gorgoroth.
The upcoming Symbiosis EP pushes the band’s compositional boundaries further, blending their blackened death metal roots with modern influences. Against the backdrop of an uncertain ecological and social climate, the EP reflects a deep exploration of humanity's relationship with nature. Each band member’s distinct style contributes to the collaborative process, bringing raw emotion and intensity to both the music and their live performances.
https://www.facebook.com/tyrmfar/
DEAD CHASM - “SPECTRAL TYRANNY”
For
fans of: Dead
Congregation, Grave Miasma, Incantation, CruciamentumItalian death/doom metal band Dead Chasm bring forth their latest material that promises to be their most potent output yet. There's not a second wasted on these three songs which are dense with stomach-churning riffs and doom passages that are all but enveloping, while the execution remains tighter than ever before. They make everything work like clockwork as a three-piece unit and there's not a single area where they leave something to be desired. The songs are more elaborately structured than usual in this death/doom style and it's particularly noteworthy how they take the time to flesh out the riffs and go about it all in a natural way rather than forcing it or coming across as ostentatious at any given point of time. Be it during the slower sections building up the thick, ominous atmosphere or the faster, pummelling parts, it's all done in a sincere manner and that too with the right organic sound that retains some of the rawness. Dead Chasm have come up with a bunch of songs that are virtually faultless but more importantly are of the kind that would resonate with any true fan of death/doom metal.
Line up
L. - Guitars and Vocals
G. - Bass guitar
D. - Drums
Illustration by Manuel Scapinello
Track listing
1. Beneath Decadent Shadows
2. Spectral Tyranny
3. Spawn in Absurdity
Release date - May 16th, 2025
https://www.facebook.com/transcendingobscurityrecords
https://www.facebook.com/deadchasm
Thank you very much! Kunal Choksi Label owner Transcending Obscurity Mumbai India
The
debut mini-album, “DUNKLE WELT”, contains of seven tracks that
shows the many sides of DUNKLE ZUKUNFT.Inspiration to our music comes from a diverse collection of bands, artists and genres.
The result is a genre-defying crossover style that challenges musical conventions while remaining profoundly accessible. DUNKLE ZUKUNFT goal is to take the listener on a journey through dark, atmospheric landscapes punctuated by electrifying rhythms and haunting melodies.
As DUNKLE ZUKUNFT emerges onto the global stage, the band invites listeners to join them in exploring the unknown — an invitation to embrace the beauty and chaos of the dark future.
Tracklist:
1. Dunkle Welt
2. Flammen am Himmel
3. Apokalypse Ruft
4. Der Letzte Man
5. Das Ende
6. Die Letzten Gedanken
7. Unfelt Dunkelheit
DUNKLE ZUKUNFT is a groundbreaking music collective helmed by Zane Solaris. With a name that translates to "Dark Future," this music collective delves into the uncharted territories of modern soundscapes, crafting a unique blend that they boldly call "the music of the future."
Drawing inspiration from a kaleidoscope of genres, DUNKLE ZUKUNFT masterfully fuses elements of Industrial music, 1970s Synth bands, Electro, Pop, Metal, and even occasional nods to Punk. The result is a genre-defying crossover style that challenges musical conventions while remaining profoundly accessible. With a flair for innovation and a deep understanding of diverse musical traditions, DUNKLE ZUKUNFT takes listeners on a journey through dark, atmospheric landscapes punctuated by electrifying rhythms and haunting melodies.
DUNKLE ZUKUNFT's debut album is a testament to this visionary approach. Each track serves as a chapter in a larger narrative, offering a glimpse into a dystopian yet strangely alluring sonic future. From pulsating Industrial beats to introspective Synth-driven ballads, the album weaves a rich tapestry of sound that captures both the melancholy and the hope of our uncertain tomorrow.
As DUNKLE ZUKUNFT emerges onto the global stage, the band invites listeners to join them in exploring the unknown — an invitation to embrace the beauty and chaos of the dark future.
https://www.facebook.com/dunklezukunft
Listen to the album on streaming services: https://push.fm/fl/cannibal-accident-disgust
Vocalist Kurwa Doktor was caught up being busy with sewing brand new patches onto his inner thigh skin, but had this to say about Disgust:
"After many delays and close-to-nervous-breakdowns our fifth album is out! Available on CD and vinyl, both limited editions. Again, the song lengths do not reach the magical 3 min limit, so in this time and age when everyone wants everything immediately we think that our songs serve as a perfect get-away for persons diagnosed with concentration problems. And the album is a very good soundtrack for sensual solo manoeuvres as well, if you like your act short and intensive."
Music videos from the album:
https://youtu.be/GSXtaXtBDms
https://youtu.be/GuPBSDV3Yvo
https://youtu.be/fXsUjYwPHIk
Confirmed gigs in Finland:
Pe 28.2. Turku, Nirvana
La 1.3. Pori, Annis
Pe 28.3. Riihimäki, Bar Bulldog
La 29.3. Tampere, Bar Kotelo
La 24.5. Lohja, Masterhouse
CANNIBAL ACCIDENT - DISGUST (ALBUM 2025)
Track list:
1. Explicit Everything
2. Toleraped
3. Darkest Auer
4. When Only Fans Blow On Empty Stage 5. Flesh Fabricant
6. Darken The Attic
7. Itseinhon Kusisella Alttarilla (feat. Nikki 666)
8. Mouthbreathing Bottomfeeder
9. In The Meat Of The Night
10. EU-rope Around Your Neck
11. Kemperverse (Kemper Trilogy part 3: Mama's Boy)
12. Wife Eater (Woman's Best Friend)
13. R.I.C.H. (Relying In Capital Heresy)
14. Viimene Fiitti (feat. Ulti-Make)
15. Omniworld
16. Inhumanely Precipitated Biodegradation
17. No One Loves You Anymore
18. I Want To Pay More Taxes
19. Insult / Result
20. Scorched Meat Tactics
Album cover by Maxime TaccardiBiography:
Formed in 2007, Cannibal Accident have released four full-length albums and a number of smaller releases. Old-school grindcore, death metal, hardcore and mosh part(ie)s are combined in brutally cutting, compact songs where speed, heaviness and catchiness are the main denominators.
Cannibal Accident live on stage is a comprehensive psychophysical experience, no holds barred.
Line-up:
Kolkka - guitar
Wilkman - drums
Raisio - low
Kurwa Doktor - high
Jondom - bass & backing howls
https://www.youtube.com/@CannibalAccident
https://www.facebook.com/cannibalaccident
You can get this through the label writing to lifeeternalprods@gmail.com or get in touch with us.
UNHOLY IMPURITY - "OCULUS MORTIS"
Genre : Black MetalFFO: old Mayhem and Watain, Marduk, Celestial Bloodshed;
Label : Masked Dead Records / Sulphur Music
Release date: February 28th 2025
Bone maniacs UNHOLY IMPURITY style is sinister and ritualistic, reminiscent of first-era Mayhem and Watain, as well as of Marduk and Celestial Bloodshed. There is a certain authenticity, easely perceptible, which directs the conjured sensations towards the very essence of Black Metal, in its dark and ominous spirit. "Oculus Mortis" is old school, raw and straight to the point. The past is alive!
Hailing from Sardinia, the island whose ancient population dates back to the Bronze Age, UNHOLY IMPURITY are inspired by anticosmic spirituality and ancient mysteries linked to Sardinia's culture. The album features four songs with lyrics in Sardinian language (hence Sardinian Native Black Metal) and an astonishing detailed artwork by the indonesian artist Oik Wasfuk (Watain, Nothing Sacred Artwork).
The album will be officially premiered on February 27th via the popular YouTube channel Black Metal Promotion.
Sale Points:
Sardinian Black Metal;
Four songs with lyrics in Sardinian autchthonous language;
Detailed artwork by Oik Wasfuk (Watain, Nothing Sacred Artwork);
Full-album premiere on Black Metal Promotion (Feb 27th 2025).
Tracklist:
1) Into The Abyss
2) Black Magic
3) Ancient Stones Of Death
4) The Oldest One
5) The Healer
6) Treutos Corrudos
7) Sos Filos de sa Morte
8) Requiem
Recorded at SpaceCraft and RKS Studio (OSSI), August/September 2023.
Mixed and mastered by Delio Soro at Soundlikekong Studio Sassari (Sassari), February/March 2024.
Band logo and album title handmade by Erkitu.
Design and layout by SSCVLT.
https://www.facebook.com/maskedeadrecords/
https://www.facebook.com/U.I.blackmetalbones
Formed in 2016, Stockholm-by-way-of-London power rockers THE RIVEN have carved a uniquely compelling place for themselves, drawing musical influence from a wide array of genres. Hard rock, old prog, early heavy metal, and even simply rock ‘n’ roll itself: no mossy stone is left unturned by THE RIVEN. And when combined with their lyrical themes – from everyday life all the way to the fantasy-inspired, with sometimes both intertwining – the quintet have forged their own path, displaying a sound fitting firmly within the late ‘70’s and early ‘80s but with an effervescence that feels palpably modern.
Where their second album, 2022’s Peace and Conflict, felt like a watershed moment – moving from the “powerful rocker” of their eponymous debut album in 2019 to an emotive, electric, but no-less-earthy sort of NWOBHM – THE RIVEN sound positively poised for another breakthrough with their forthcoming third full-length, Visions of Tomorrow. Presciently titled, Visions of Tomorrow struts and sways with that sort of star quality that can only come from total, utter self-belief…and absolutely stunning songs! The sound is more present and raw than before, ear-effortlessly exuding dynamics lost to most “hard rock” bands. THE RIVEN here offer a sumptuous feast of familiar-yet-fresh heavy rock built on massive HOOKS and HEART. Not for nothing have they become a finely honed ensemble; touring nonstop has been the band’s lifeblood for years now, and that tangible sense of magick swirls about each of these 11 anthems. New drummer Elias Jonsson pumps that blood with an almost “laidback urgency,” and the rest of THE RIVEN let rip with what they liken more “complete” songwriting: the songs may be shorter than previous ones, but they’re undeniably more action-packed and nuanced.
Interestingly, while writing for Visions of Tomorrow was done in Stockholm in late 2023, THE RIVEN was selected for an international studio residency as part of the Swedish national arts association, and the band lived for a few days at the highly prestigious studio Fascination Street in Örebro. The album was mixed and co-produced by Robert Pehrsson (The Hellacopters, Tribulation, Dead Lord among others). Lyrically, Visions of Tomorrow showcases a band that is frustrated about how the world is run, who’s in charge, and what is about to happen to the rest of us. Musically, it showcases a band that can handle their instruments and is willing to explore and go on musical journeys. THE RIVEN themselves claim that this third album is “a fine example of rock ‘n’ roll being played at its best – it's honest, it’s urgent, it’s calling you, and it will make you shake your fist and bang your head – all while thinking about where we are and where we are going.”
Wherever you want to go with Visions of Tomorrow, there’s no disputing the fact that THE RIVEN are poised to take over the biggest stages all over the world!
Line-up:
Totta Ekebergh - Vocals
Joakim Sandegård - Guitar
Arnau Díaz - Guitar
Max Ternebring - Bass
Elias Jonsson - Drums
From Stockholm, Sweden
Release date:
25th April 2025
Tracklist1 Far Away From Home
2 Killing Machine
3 Set my Heart on Fire
4 Travelling Great Distance
5 Crystals
6 On my Mind tonight
7 Seen it all
8 Visions of Tomorrow
9.En Dag Som Aldrig Fo¨rr
10 We Love you
11 Follow You
Release info:
Regular edition on black vinyl, with insert, poster, sticker, post card and download code.
Special edition on red vinyl, with insert, poster, sticker, post card, download code and patch.
CD edition with sticker and obi.
www.dyingvictims.com
https://dyingvictimsproductions.bandcamp.com/
INCINERATION
IN THE INFINITE
is a Blackened Doom Metal project initiated by Ömer Doğramacı. Serving as a
sister band to his other project, Fragmentary Solid Abyss, both projects
explore similar musical and conceptual territories. However, Incineration in
the Infinite has distinctive tempo shifts and streamlined song structures.The project embraces simplicity in its songwriting, drawing inspiration from the rebellious essence of Punk Rock while layering in the crushing weight of Stoner Metal and the dark, brooding atmospheres of Doom.
The EP's release date is 14 March 2025.
Tracklist
1. Satanic Ritual in the Fog of Night
2. Dancing Among the Stars
3. The Gates of Daemons
Step into the extraordinary realm of Incineration in the Infinite and stay connected:
www.youtube.com/@IncinerationintheInfinite
https://incinerationintheinfinite.bandcamp.com/
The
tour starts March 1 in Nashville. Dates are as follows.3/1 - DRKMTTR - Nashville, TN
3/2 - Culture Shock - Atlanta, GA
3/3 - The Milestone - Charlotte, NC
3/4 - Chapel of Bones - Raleigh, NC
3/5 - The Metro - Baltimore, MD
3/6 - The Nail - Ardmore, PA
3/7 - The Woodshop - Brooklyn, NY
3/8 - The Middle East, Upstairs - Boston, MA
PATHOGENIC and Skepsis Recordings have teamed with Ghost Cult Magazine to give fans a chance to win a Crowned in Corpses vinyl/t-shirt bundle. The winner will receive a limited edition, red and orange variant of the album, along with a t-shirt featuring the artwork.
Crowned in Corpses is out now on Skepsis Recordings. The album marks the band's first full-length release in over half a decade, promising a bold evolution of their signature brand of progressive tech death, while retaining the intensity that has defined the band for years.
Order Crowned in Corpses on CD and vinyl at www.skepsisrecordings.com
Crowned in Corpses was produced by Raymond Marte (Moon Tooth), Anthony Lopardo (Loss Becomes), and ourselves. Raymond Marte mixed and mastered the record. Crowned in Corpses music video was shot by Nick Court of Killing It Entertainment.
Out of Boston’s depths emerges PATHOGENIC, a force unshackled from hiatus and reborn with Crowned in Corpses. Over 42 punishing minutes, this progressive death metal quintet weaves together labyrinthine riffs, relentless rhythms, and chilling visions of a decaying world.
In 2022, the band’s resurgence was ignited when original vocalist Jake Burns and new drummer Tyler Montaquila joined forces with guitarists Chris Gardino, Justin Licht, and bassist Dan Leahy. Together, they’ve forged a sound that is ferocious, intricate, and unapologetically heavy — delivering metal that demands to be heard.
PATHOGENIC has shared stages with legends like Suffocation, Revocation, and The Faceless, and has annihilated crowds at the New England Metal and Hardcore Festival and RPM Fest. Known for their high-octane live performances, the band’s energy and command leave audiences with no choice but to headbang furiously.
Set to release on February 7, 2025, through Skepsis Recordings, Crowned in Corpses is a ferocious musical declaration: eight tracks of devastating power and haunting warnings of the darkness that lies ahead.
PATHOGENIC is:
Jake Burns - vocals
Chris Gardino - guitars
Justin Licht - guitars
Dan Leahy - bass
Tyler Montaquila - drums
https://www.facebook.com/pathogenicmetal
Welcome to the musical laboratory of Elisa Montaldo and Samael Von Martin, welcome to a dark and lysergic universe where experimentation and avant-garde sound reign supreme, welcome to the world of ALBUS DIABOLUS.
Here is "LITURGICA", the first song from the
album "COMPENDIO ESOTERICO ELETTRONICO".The lyric video is available at https://youtu.be/AZaPdDYOPIA
The song is deliberately perhaps the most marked point of conjunction between MATER A CLIVIS IMPERAT, a project involving the two actors of this new creature, and ALBUS DIABOLUS who are an insane entity in the European Electro-Goth scene.
It is an ideal bridge, perhaps less representative than other songs, but which brings the listener in a more eclectic way, from the progressive and avant-garde soul of the dark project that gave birth to the masterpiece entitled "Carmina Occulta" and this "Compendio Esoterico Elettronico" which was born to destabilize our peaceful existence.
The album will be released on April 11th only on vinyl and digital as well as in a special limited edition that includes the album with shirts, posters and other merch.
Pre-Order active and available on http://bit.ly/3CejxJq
The journey into their Art has just started!
And now... let the Sabbath begin!!!
In ALBUS DIABOLUS the gothic and black aesthetic of extreme music merges with the Progressive vein of Mater A Clivis Imperat, all with a clear and decisive electronic imprint influenced by the Synth-Wave and Dark-Wave of the 80s.
Sound imaginaries created with synthesizers, drum machines and arcane atmospheres intertwine with powerful guitars by special guest Simòn Ferètro, materializing everything in an emotional and immersive journey that recalls influences of works such as "Tenebre" by Simonetti / Pignatelli / Morante, and bands such as EINSTURZENDE NEUBAUTEN, COIL, CURRENT 93, VISITORS.
https://linktr.ee/mykingdommusic
Genre : Black MetalLabel : Masked Dead Records / Sulphur Music
Release date : February 28th 2025
FFO: old Satyricon, Marduk, Mayhem, Immortal, Dissection, Rotting Christ, Mortuary Drape;
Sardinian Native Black Metal veterans VULTUR are finally able to reveal their new opus to the world: "Cultores de Perdas e Linna" has been recorded in 2023 but didn't see light until now, in 2025. The album, whose title means "stone and woods worshippers" (which is how christians derogatery defined the ancient Nuragic population), features eight songs with lyrics in Sardinian language except for "Nemini Parco", sung in Italian and Latin.
VULTUR style is aggressive, unmerciful and fast-paced, showcasing intriguing riffs and a certain degree of dark violence. Fans of old Satyricon, Marduk, Mayhem and Immortal will find themselves pleased, as well as for the lovers of Dissection's melodic bridges, old Rotting Christ's evocativness and Mortuary Drape's rhythmic dynamism and heavyness.
The artwork takes inspiration from the Sardinian popular mask "Su Boe", one of the most important characters of Sardinian Carnival tradition.
Founded exactly 20 years ago, VULTUR has been one of the very first Black Metal acts featuring lyrics in Sardinian Campidanese language, with themes about Sardinian occultism and folk superstitions. Sardinia, the island whose ancient population dates back to the Bronze Age, features a rich archaic history and culture, whose folklore still breaths nowdays within its fond population.
The album will be premiered on the popular YouTube channel Black Metal Promotion on February 26th 2025.
Sale Points:
Sardinian Native Black Metal;
Vultur is the oldest Black Metal band featuring lyrics in Sardinian;
The artwork takes inspiration from the popular mask "Su Boe";
Full-album premiere on Black Metal Promotion (Feb 26th 2025).
Tracklist:
1) Su Frastimu
2) Eternu Trumentu
3) Su Spegu
4) Femina Mala
5) Arestis
6) Cultores Lapides et Lignea
7) Umbras
8) Nemini Parco
Recorded at Cut Fire Mixing Studio by Alberto Bandino, Sanluri (SU), in May and June 2023.
Artwork by Maristella Spanu.
https://www.facebook.com/maskedeadrecords/
https://www.facebook.com/sardinianvultur
Band's statement:
“Haxprocess is thrilled to join Transcending Obscurity's amazing roster. Kunal is one of the most hard-working and passionate individuals in the world of extreme metal, and we are extremely happy to be working with him. This partnership will allow Haxprocess to fully convey our ideas of exploratory death metal like never before, and we are so excited for what’s to come! Again, big thanks to Kunal for everything he does.”
Haxprocess is:Lothar Mallea - Guitar and vocals
Shane Williamson - Guitar
Davis Leader - Bass
Adam Robinson - Drums
Artwork by Juanjo Castellano (Ritual Fog, Typhonian, Shrine of Denial)
Track listing
1. Where Even Stars Die 11:27
2. The Confines of the Flesh 09:28
3. Thy Inner Demon Seed 10:42
4. Sepulchral Void 13:11
Release date - T.B.A. (tentatively mid 2025)
https://www.facebook.com/transcendingobscurityrecords
https://www.facebook.com/HaxprocessOfficial
Thanks! Kunal Choksi Label owner Transcending Obscurity Mumbai, India
Hailing from the highlands of Cajamarca, Peru’s HYENA have been delivering true and uncompromising heavy metal since 2018. Founded by guitarist and songwriter Alfonso Espinoza, the band emerged with a clear mission: to keep the spirit of heavy metal alive and untamed.
With a career forged in the underground, HYENA’s music is pure adrenaline – direct, explosive, and unapologetic. Their demos and raw recordings have been released around the globe, earning a cult following among diehard maniacs of authentic, no-frills heavy metal. HYENA’s extensive touring journey has taken them from spontaneous, off-the-grid gigs in remote locations to headlining underground festivals across Latin America, Asia, and Oceania, where the passion for metal reigns supreme.
Now, HYENA are unleashing About Rock and Roll, their aptly titled debut album. This ten-track attack captures the band’s energy and unwavering commitment to the roots of heavy metal – particularly the genre’s earliest days, during the pivotal late ‘70s, when rock ‘n’ roll indeed still formed the foundation. Packed with vicious, headbanging riffs that make you want to raise your fist and let all Hell break loose, About Rock and Roll delivers solos as memorable as they are fierce, a relentless rhythm section that’s pure pounding-metal, and a commanding vocal performance that pierces through and devastates everything in its path.
Influenced by NWOBHM, Japanese heavy metal, and speed metal, HYENA channel the spirit of bands like Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, and Motörhead – big names, sure, but reverence is key when taking this torch. To coincide with the release of About Rock and Roll, HYENA will perform for their first time on European solo at the 25th anniversary of the legendary Keep it True Festival.
Line-up:
Alfonso Espinoza - Guitars
Leonardo Zelada - Drums
Sergio Silva - Guitars
El Sucio - Vocals
Alexander Rojas - Bass
From Cajamarca, Peru
Release date:
25th April 2025
Tracklist1 Nightriders
2 About Rock And Roll
3 The Eternal Zero
4 Hail The Fire
5 Epitome of Evil
6 Echoes of the Underworld
7 Ready to Explode
8 Metal Machine
9 Hyena
10 Keep It True
Release info:
Regular edition on black vinyl, with insert, poster, sticker, post card and download code.
Special edition on marbled vinyl, with insert, poster, sticker, post card, download code and patch.
CD edition with sticker and obi.
www.dyingvictims.com
https://dyingvictimsproductions.bandcamp.com/
Canadian
heavy metallers BREAKER have signed a licensing deal with
Wormholedeath Records for their self-titled EP BREAKER, due for
release on 04 April 2025.Formed in 2023 by vocalist Terje Fiskvatn, guitarist Caleb Beal (Villain, Midnight Malice), and drummer Rider Johnson (former Razor), BREAKER quickly crafted their signature sound, blending high-octane metal with fierce energy. The band’s debut EP, Breaker, features tracks like Liberty and Babylon, written by Fiskvatn and expanded with the powerful contributions of Beal and Johnson.
The EP captures the essence of classic speed and heavy metal, with blistering guitar riffs, pounding rhythms, and dynamic vocals. With their signing to Wormholedeath, BREAKER is poised to bring their high-energy, unstoppable sound to a global audience. Prepare for a furious ride from one of Canada’s newest heavy metal forces.
Tracklist
1.Breaker
2 . Babylon
3 .Liberty
www.youtube.com/@BreakerBandOfficial
www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61565187293442
Following ten years of silence after the release of their debut album The Embers Of The Stars and the untimely death of vocalist Steven, UK-based atmospheric black metal trio AHAMKARA returns with a new lineup and new album THE HARROW OF THE LOST, an unflinching exploration of the transformative nature of grief.
The
band has shared a stream for the album track “OUR SCARS SHALL ABIDE IN
THE THAW.” The exclusive premiere for the song comes via Decibel
Magazine. Listen to “Our Scars Shall Abide in the Thaw” now at https://www.decibelmagazine.com/2025/02/25/track-premiere-ahamkara-our-scars-shall-abide-in-the-thaw/The Harrow of the Lost is due out April 25 on Bindrune Records. Pre-order the album at https://shop.bindrunerecordings.com/
The Harrow of the Lost tracklisting:
1. The Circle of Remembrance
2. Our Scars Shall Abide in the Thaw
3. Channelling Grief
4. Ordeal of Ascension
An emotionally charged and fiercely personal record, The Harrow of the Lost takes the AHAMKARA sound in a more complex and tormented direction, encompassing existential rage, nihilistic despair, and all in between. Both rawer and more organic in sound, intensified by the electrifying drum work of new member Austin Lunn (Panopticon), and scaling greater peaks of Emperial ambition than ever before, the album integrates the expansive reach of the Cascadian black metal sound with the densely detailed savagery of classic Emperor and the aching melancholy of early Anathema to produce a deeply involving journey of genre-transcending atmospheric metal.
Completed by a heartfelt and uncompromising vocal performance from founder member Michael and the nuanced, evocative synth work of Alexandra (also of labelmates Nemorous), this is a journey into the scorched earth landscapes of bereavement that no follower of the Bindrune family should miss.
AHAMKARA is:
Michael Blenkarn – Vocals. Guitars,
Austin Lunn - Drums
Alexandra Blenkarn-Durning - Synth
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https://www.facebook.com/theembersofthestars
Finnish
death metal band WRETCHED PATH releases their second
album "SEA OF DEATH" on March 26th 2025.
First single "RELEASE OF VIOLENCE" introduced
the straight-forward and raw side of the upcoming album. Now released title
track of the album dives into the versatile depths with epic touch. The band
also releases a music video of the single."The lyrics were inspired by the sound of a submarine sonar heard in the original intro, which took the lyricist’s thoughts to the Baltic Sea in 1945, where several ships were sunk during the final days of the war. These events constitute the greatest loss of life ever recorded at sea. This track is the perfect conclusion to the album." tells the Singer Esa Salminen.
Listen to the single on music services (Spotify, Apple Music, Tidal, Deezer etc): https://push.fm/fl/wretchedpath-sods
Formed in 2020 by seasoned musicians from renowned bands like Pestigore, Born of Thorns, Tukkanuotta, and Warmen, Wretched Path was born out of a desire to return to their Death Metal roots. Their debut album received rave reviews from various magazines and websites, and they played several gigs around Finland including the legendary Nummirock festival 2023.
https://www.wretchedpath.com/
https://www.facebook.com/wretchedpath
The video was premiered today via The Obelisk and can be viewed
here: https://theobelisk.net/obelisk/2025/02/25/church-of-the-sea-eva-vid-premiere/"Eva" reimagines the biblical story of Eve, challenging the traditional narrative and celebrating her defiance. The band explains, “Eva” is a twist in the story from the Book of Genesis, where the female is not seen as the sinner for seeking knowledge, but as the rebel that embraces what others consider ‘forbidden’”
Regarding the music video, Church of the Sea added: “The video is a further juxtaposition between the forbidden and what is established as righteous and ideal. The creations of man that abuse nature, in contrast with the animalistic instincts in all of us, fighting to break free.”
The album will be released in digital and CD formats, with a limited “sunburst” edition on vinyl
Formed in 2017 in Athens, Greece, the three individuals in Church of the Sea create a distinct sound, balancing between doom and dark electronic rock. They embrace fuzzed sounds, heavy distorted beats and ethereal, chant‐like vocals. The result is a unique atmosphere where doom’s heaviness meets the dreamlike state of shoegaze and the shrieks of noise‐rock.
Their debut EP “Anywhere but Desert”, released on 2 October 2018, was recorded at
Artracks Studios and Coti K’s Suono Studios, engineered and produced by Alex Bolpasis
(Whereswilder, Noise Figures, Cyanna Mercury) and Church of the Sea, mixed and mastered by Chris Common (Chelsea Wolfe, Omar Rodriguez Lopez, Emma Ruth Rundle). On 8 February 2019 “Anywhere but Desert” was released on cassette by A Man out of A Man Records and on 13 April 2019 on vinyl by Smash Records.
Their debut album “Odalisque” was released on 8 April 2022. It was recorded at Suono
Studios, engineered and produced by Alex Bolpasis and Church of the Sea, mixed by Alex
Bolpasis, and mastered by Nick Townsend at Infrasonic Mastering (Alice In Chains, Garbage, LA Witch, The Black Angels).
For the recording of “Eva” the band returned to Suono Studios, while Alex Bolpasis was responsible for the engineering, production and mixing. The album was mastered by Nick Townsend at Infrasonic Mastering.
The band has taken part in several festivals (Happening Now, Cult of the Amps, Templefest),
and was the opening act for numerous bands, including Antimatter, The Murder Capital, Messa and Dool. Their track record also includes two sold-out performances at St. Paul’s Anglican Church in Athens.
Listen to the single “Eva” via all streaming services: https://bio.to/cots
The “Eva” music video was completed in collaboration with Zetel Skempris, snuffmasks and rat.sfx.
Church of the Sea are:
Irene – Vocals
Vangelis – Guitars
Alex – Synths and samples
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https://www.facebook.com/ChurchoftheSea/
OF THE MUSES' sophomore album, very evocatively titled "UNDERHEAVENS— OF BLOOD, GHOSTS AND SALTWATER" , begins to take shape in its most complete and intimate essence.
Today we present to you the wonderful cover created by Tryfar and the complete
tracklist that will make you feel under your skin the emotions and the beauty
of this album:1. Intro
2. A Summer Burial
3. Spirits Interlude
4. Pilgrimage
5. The In-Between Was A Fever Dream
6. Phantom Limb
7. The Night
8. Underheavens (Outro)
Cristina Rombi, mind and soul of the project, has recorded this second creature at Opus Magnum Studio, ran by famed producer and musician Déhà (Slow, Silver Knife, Wolvennest, former Dropdead Chaos among others). His skill impressively shaped the sound of the Italian artist's newest endeavor. If with "Senhal" Cristina Rombi ushered us into a world of poetry, anger and melancholy, for "Underheavens— Of Blood, Ghosts And Saltwater", the talented Italian multi-instrumentalist will take us into a very private and intimate universe equally full of pain, but painted with utterly vulnerable and existential tinges, no longer conveyed through the extremism of screams, blastbeats and distortions, but rather with impressive emotional depth and staggering transparency both in lyrical themes and musical delivery.
Cristina Explains: “To finally introduce an album I poured my heart and soul into, is something that makes me incredibly happy. Without a doubt, this is the kind of record I always wanted to make, and I’m glad My Kingdom Music is supporting me in its release.
At its core, this is an album about addiction, illness and losing a parent to AIDS during the health crisis of the 80s/early 90s. But in a broader sense, it's also about breaking cycles, finding closure, the devastating consequences of dehumanization and erasure, reckoning with life and death and what to do with the time we're granted here on Earth.
Crafting these songs and sharing these stories was something I felt the urgent need to do, and I hope you will find them worthy of your time and attention".
We are deeply proud of what is about to emerge and incredibly eager to share it with all of you.
"Underheavens— Of Blood, Ghosts And Saltwater" will be released on April 25th, 2025 via My Kingdom Music in LP, digipakCD, tape and digital format and you can pre-order at: https://t.ly/QQNTv
OF THE MUSES is intimate, emotional and unique Art.
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Forming in 2016, it took VENATOR a while to get going, but when they finally did – it was ON! In 2020, the Austrians released their debut EP, Paradiser, which DYING VICTIMS eventually put on a split LP with the late ANGEL BLADE. Those three songs were an incredibly auspicious first start, showing VENATOR as a band seemingly thawed out from 1983, so authentic and skyward was their songwriting. As the buzz began to build, it came to boil with the band’s debut album, Echoes From the Gutter. Released by DYING VICTIMS in early 2022, VENATOR’s debut album was everything a first full-length should be: a summation of demo legwork, but an equally concerted strive for new & greater heights. Electricity was positively bristling from every second of the record; stunningly addicting, one anthem after another was doled out in seemingly effortless fashion, showing VENATOR as young masters of melody and moodiness.
Following the release of Echoes From the Gutter, VENATOR made good on their street-level charm by hitting any new stage they could, heavily gigging first with labelmates MEGATON SWORD in 2023 and then with labelmates TOXIKULL last year. That increased charisma spills over into their second album, Psychodrome. Indeed, with a title and cover like that, Psychodrome builds an era-specific atmosphere that’s “on brand” for a vintage-savvy band like VENATOR – but such sometimes-superficial moves would all be for naught if they didn’t have the SONGS to back them up! And back ‘em up, VENATOR do here, showing ever more sides to their sonic arsenal whilst sounding characteristically themselves. Much of LP#2 punches forward to a cruising mid-tempo – fist-shaking, for sure, but never overly speedy – while some other songs dip into tempos both faster and slower. But no matter the speed, VENATOR quickly and compellingly establish mood and almighty MELODY: street-level as before, but with that heart-on-sleeve passion that puts this into a realm all its own – one that’s authentically mid ‘80s heavy metal heroism in one sense, but strangely refreshing in another. Frontman Hans Huemer once again rallies the warriors with a performance that’s rough and emotive in equal measure, while the rest of his bandmates sharpen their swords with slightly more clarity and spit-shine those godly HOOKS to deadly levels. A lateral development from their almighty debut, then, but another modern classic in the making!
Just like that debut LP, anyone pining for the 1983/’84 peak of the likes of Tokyo Blade, Grim Reaper, OZ, Witch Cross, Heavy Load, and even Judas Priest, here again do you have a band adding to that hallowed lineage rather than plagiarizing it – or perhaps moving the calendar year to 1985, fucking CLASSIC either way. VENATOR command you to enter their Psychodrome!
Line-up:
Jakob Steidl - Drums
Anton Holzner - Guitars
Leon Ehrengruber - Guitars
Hans Huemer - Vocals
Stefan Glasner - Bass
From Linz, Austria
Artwork:
Hans Huemer
Release date:
25th April 2025
Tracks
1 Into the Drome
2 Steal the Night
3 Children of the Beast
4 Ravening Angel
5 The Final Call
6 Radar
7 Race to Glory
8 Dynamite
9 Fear the Light
10 Astral Seduction
Release info:
Regular edition on black vinyl, with insert, poster, sticker, post card and download code.
Special edition on beige vinyl, with insert, poster, sticker, post card, download code and patch.
Limited Box set on pink vinyl, with insert, A1 sized poster, sticker, post card, woven patch, silkscreened backpatch, metal pin, posterflag, vinyl slipmat and download code.
CD edition with sticker and obi.
MC edition with sticker, button, download code.
www.dyingvictims.com
https://dyingvictimsproductions.bandcamp.com/
Exist in Ruin is an Epic Symphonic Melodic Death Metal project founded by guitarist/songwriter, Teren.
He recruits world-class artists from around the globe to make his dark musical vision a reality.
Exist
in Ruin EP musicians include:Teren: USA - Guitar, bass, lyrics, songwriter/composition
Jonah Weingarten: USA - Orchestra (Pyramaze, Aries descendant)
César Moreira: Portugal - Brutal Male Vocals (Enblood, Cult Burial)
Jessy Christ: France - Soprano and Brutal Female Vocals (Usquam)
João Miguel: Portugal - Guitar Solos (Enblood)
Konstantin Raydovski: Bulgaria - Guitar Solos (Session guitarist)
Sebastian Bracht: Germany - A Cappella metal choir Vocals (Sophicide)
www.youtube.com/existinruin
www.existinruin.com
www.facebook.com/existinruin
Exist in Ruin bridges continents and genres, crafting a sound that is as expansive as it is devastating.
DIATHEKE – “…AND THE WORD WAS GOD”
Label: Rottweiler RecordsRelease Date: March 21st 2025
Genre: Progressive Death Metal
For fans of: Ne Obliviscaris | Cynic | Black Crown Initiate | Ihsahn
Into the Void came light; out of the emptiness came endless fields of glittering stars, gleaming like gems upon black velvet beneath the impossible, towering nebulae - terrifying in their staggering grandeur and beauty. Drawn from the absolute silence, the galaxies were born and within their infinite intricacies, their splendour beyond comprehension, the first whispers of the miracle of life were heard amongst the heavens. With a word the first moments of time began to fall through the hourglass of existence…
Formed from the ashes of Citadel back in 2017, progressive death metal band Diatheke’s full length debut is a concept album that attempts to tell the biblical story of existence; from the first moments of creation to the last dark days of humanity and the redemption that lies beyond. It’s an incredibly ambitious project, but the music that the band have crafted is as staggering and monumental as their chosen subject matter. From the opening bars of ‘The Creator’, invoking the breathtaking immensity of the universe, to the exhilarating, triumphant and celebratory conclusion of ‘The Coronation’ …And The Word Is God immerses the listener in the most incredible sensory overload of complex, expansive and imaginative progressive death metal. There is so much to explore within the borders of this daunting record that you will be making new discoveries with every listen for years to come. While ‘The Deceiver’ drowns you in darkness with its jarring attack – vocal virulence and power, jagged and dangerous riffs with a discordant edge and a sense of threat rising up through the domineering drum attack, ‘The Redeemer’ (featuring a guest vocal performance from Jake Potter of Crucify The Flesh) is a self-contained symphony, resplendent in different shades, hues and colours, alive with emotion and drama. The playing throughout is remarkable and the overall listening experience is draining, bewildering, intensely challenging but richly rewarding. Relentlessly multifaceted, …And The Word Is God is a magnificent musical achievement.
Meticulously mixed and mastered by Hunter Shaw and Sam Striker of Native Darkness Productions, with carefully curated artwork and design by Daniel Hambright of Elynia Productions and Gragoth of Luciferium War Graphics, every element of …And The Word Was God is of the very highest quality. Upon its release by the renowned Rottweiler Records, on March 21st, it will set incredible standards for all extreme and progressive music that will follow in its wake. Diatheke dared to dream with this album and achieved so much more than anyone could have imagined or expected.
Line-up:
John Wesley - Bass/Vocals
Peter Watson - Vocals
Dallas McNeely - Guitars
Michael Osborn – Drums/Vocals
https://www.rottweilerrecords.com/
https://www.facebook.com/diathekemusic
PEST
RECORDS
proudly announces the signing of WURMIAN, a French one-man
Melodic Death/Doom act, for the release of its debut album, "IMMEMORIAL
SHRINE", scheduled for April 6th, 2024.Founded in Clermont-Ferrand, France, in 2024, Wurmian is a project deeply rooted in the old-school Melodic Death/Doom tradition, drawing inspiration from seminal ’90s acts such as Katatonia, October Tide, Amorphis, Horrified, and elements reminiscent of Edge of Sanity and early In Flames. Behind this new endeavor is Antoine Scholtes, known for his acclaimed solo project Inherits the Void, where he carved out a name in the Melodic/Atmospheric Black Metal scene. With Wurmian, he now channels his creativity into a different yet equally emotive sonic realm, blending melody and brutality to craft an immersive and introspective experience.
"Immemorial Shrine" presents seven haunting compositions that transport listeners into isolated, desolate landscapes, reflecting themes of solitude and existential fear. While deeply influenced by the melancholic and crushing essence of ’90s Death/Doom, the album also integrates a modern touch, offering a dynamic interplay between ethereal melodies and rhythmic intensity drawn from Death Metal. The result is a rich and layered listening experience that remains nostalgic yet forward-thinking, appealing to both long-time genre enthusiasts and newer audiences alike.
Prepare to embark on this melancholic and immersive journey when "Immemorial Shrine" is unleashed on April 6th, 2024, via Pest Records. More details, including pre-order links and track previews, will be revealed soon!
https://pestrecords.bandcamp.com
https://www.facebook.com/wurmian.band/
PAGAN ALTAR are the very definition of a CULT band. Formed in 1978, during the early days of the influential NWOBHM movement, they honed their craft onstage with an eerie, dramatic presentation. And yet, the PAGAN ALTAR sound tended more toward doom metal – which, back then, was not quite yet a subgenre with its own aesthetics – but also infused with their native English folk as well as hard rock. Still, the world outside the UK would not know about the band until years after their dissolution, with the 1998 release of Volume 1, PAGAN ALTAR’s debut album recorded in 1982. Thereafter, the cult of PAGAN ALTAR would begin to grow, and a whole new fanbase hungry for old sounds waited for any sign of uncovered gold.
In 2004, treasures aplenty began to appear. First was The Time Lord EP, which dated back to PAGAN ALTAR’s very earliest days, and later that year came the full-length Lords of Hypocrisy, whose material was originally recorded during 1982-1984 but was re-recorded in 2004: past to present, the band was indeed active again! A year later, the full-length Judgement of the Dead arrived, featuring material written between 1978 and 1981 and recorded in 1982 but remastered in 1998; a bonus track recorded in 2004 was added, again bringing past to present. Past and present truly collided on 2006’s monolithic Mythical & Magical – truly, a perfect description of PAGAN ALTAR at the height of their mesmerizing powers – which featured material spanning 1977-1983 but recorded over the course of 2005 and 2006. Thereafter, only two new songs would emerge for a while – one on a split with Jex Thoth in 2007, the other in 2011 – before, tragically, founding vocalist Terry Jones’ death from cancer in 2015. However, before his death and led by his son and co-founding guitarist Alan, the band had been working on another album, which would later be finished and released in 2017 as The Room of Shadows.
Miraculously, The Room of Shadows proved not to be the band’s epitaph, as PAGAN ALTAR defy time and return with Never Quite Dead – a “new” record in theory, but one bearing the imprint of the past, particularly with Terry Jones’ unmistakable touch. On vocals here is Brendan Radigan, who true metallers will know from Magic Circle, Sumerlands, Savage Oath, and tons more. His somber, ever-so-poignant tones pay reverence to the prevailing PAGAN ALTAR sound whilst putting a distinctive touch upon Never Quite Dead. As Alan Jones details within the album’s liner notes, nearly all the songs on the album – barring the closer “Kismet,” which came as a precursor to Alan’s band Malac’s Cross in the early ‘90s – originated while Terry was still alive, and thus does Never Quite Dead remain an authentically PAGAN ALTAR album. From the Rainbow-rocking opener “Saints and Sinners” on to trad-doom juggernauts like “Liston Church” and “The Dead’s Last March” to the emotional climax of the aforementioned “Kismet,” pretty much every aspect of PAGAN ALTAR is covered in incredibly compelling fashion…even the folk instrumental “Westbury Express,” keeping the mythical & magical alive. Never Quite Dead? You better believe it!
Line-up:
Brendan Radigan - Vocals
Alan Jones - Guitars
Diccon Harper - Bass
Andy Green - Drums
Denis Schneider - Guitars (Live)
From London/UK - Boston/USA
Release date:
25th April 2025
Tracklist1 Saints and Sinners
2 Liston Church
3 Madame M'Rachel
4 Madame M'Rachel's Grave
5 Well of Despair
6 The Dead's Last March
7 Westbury Express
8 Kismet
Release info:
Regular edition on black vinyl, with insert, poster, sticker, post card and download code.
Special edition on silver vinyl, with insert, poster, sticker, post card, download code and patch.
Limited Box set on marbled vinyl, with insert, A1 sized poster, sticker, post card, woven patch, silkscreened backpatch, metal pin, posterflag, vinyl slipmat and download code.
CD edition with sticker and obi.
MC edition with sticker, button, download code.
T-Shirt, printed on Gildan Heavy Cotton
woven patch
www.dyingvictims.com
https://dyingvictimsproductions.bandcamp.com/
"Hunger
of Your Deceased Deity" plunges listeners into a visceral and haunting
narrative. A thousand wanderers trudge through a desolate valley under
ominous skies, skeletal remains to mark their path. Starving and desperate,
they fall prey to Yzanthu, “The Crow”, a rotting avian monstrosity feasting for
the first time in centuries. Soldiers and clerics are powerless against its
might, as chaos erupts with The Soulless joining the carnage. Amid the
slaughter, the herd fractures—some fleeing under Mattendas’ lead, while others
are driven north to Hedon, where The Stag awaits to claim their souls as part
of Yzanthu’s dark design."Hunger of Your Deceased Deity" plunges listeners into a visceral and haunting narrative. A thousand wanderers trudge through a desolate valley under ominous skies, skeletal remains to mark their path. Starving and desperate, they fall prey to Yzanthu, “The Crow”, a rotting avian monstrosity feasting for the first time in centuries. Soldiers and clerics are powerless against its might, as chaos erupts with The Soulless joining the carnage. Amid the slaughter, the herd fractures—some fleeing under Mattendas’ lead, while others are driven north to Hedon, where The Stag awaits to claim their souls as part of Yzanthu’s dark design.
Yzanthu had long watched from afar, targeting a gem within the human settlement. Identifying Ghale, a skilled Luminary Ritualist, as the ideal pawn to control Lurkers and humans, it corners her with an ultimatum: surrender and lead its legion to Grocinia, or face annihilation. Ghale accepts, sparing the survivors and ending The Crow’s feast.
The track’s grim tale expands the rich fantasy lore Ophidian Memory has meticulously crafted, setting the stage for Carrion Lord's broader themes of power, corruption, and survival in a brutal world.
Carrion Lord: A Monument of Growth and Darkness
Ophidian Memory’s upcoming album, Carrion Lord, represents a bold leap forward. It blends their signature melodic aggression with deep narrative immersion. Introducing new realms, characters, and factions, the album bridges the worlds of epic fantasy and melodic brutality. Fans of story-driven metal and dark, atmospheric soundscapes will find themselves captivated by this next chapter of the band’s saga.
https://ophidianmemory.bandcamp.com/
www.instagram.com/ophidianmemory
Sentient
Ruin is proud to announce that at last, SUTEKH HEXEN'S earliest
tracks from their first three legendary demos (2010's "Constellation", "Ritualistic" and "Altars”),
plus the "Order of Nine" single, get finally mastered for
the first time ever (courtesy of death industrial master Grant Richardson)
and released on vinyl and CD also for the first time ever, consolidated into a
singular assault of unrivaled raw black metal/noise mastery and consecrated
into a definitive document of unwavering sonic disembodiment. The seven
primeval spells here finally reproposed in their definitive form represent the
earliest (and for some, favorite) stylistic incarnation of the band, when their
horrific output was violently synthesized from a miasmatic vortex of feral raw
black metal and scorching harsh noise, immersed into a cryptic plasma of
suffocating ambience and wretched incantations.When the sinister Californian black noise sect first emerged in San Francisco around 2010 with these initial soul-disintegrating hexes, their evident greatness instantly reverberated with massive waves throughout the underground, leading to the birth of a revered cult that would dominate American abstract black metal, power ambient and blackened electronics for years to come. These debut recordings not only crowned Sutekh Hexen as absolute masters of their craft, but also established a formula that has remained imitated and definitive beyond purely experimental circles for years, ordaining the infamous black noise style into a coherent new movement that is revered and thriving to this day.
Tracks 1-2 originally self-released as the "Constellation" demo tape, 2010
Tracks 3-4 originally self-released as the "Ritualistic" demo tape, 2010
Track 5 originally self-released as the "Order of Nine" single, 2010
Tracks 6-7 originally self-released as the "Altars" demo tape, 2010
The "CONSTELLATION RITUALISTIC ALTARS : DEMO(N)S" compilation officially releases March 7 2025 on CD, LP, and digital formats worldwide via Sentient Ruin, all of which are now pre-orderable via all our channels.
Thank you as always for your time and attention given to our releases. Sincerely, Sentient Ruin
https://sentientruin.com/releases/sutekh-hexen-constellation-ritualistic-altars-demons
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NEWS 23.2.2025
Neuigkeiten aus dem Schweinestall! PIGHEAD melden sich nach
einer knappen Dekade mit neuem Release zurück. Erscheinen soll die Sauerei am
04.04.2025 über Rising Nemesis Records. Die erste Single der EP "RELAPSE
INTO ABSURDITY" könnt ihr am 20.02.2025 auf Spotify und Youtube
auschecken. Weitere Infos findet ihr unter https://bfan.link/insidious-vows-by-spiritual-impostors
https://linktr.ee/RNRecords
Mit einer einzigartigen Mischung aus Power, Thrash und traditionellem Heavy
Metal veröffentlichen
Mit Gastauftritten von Laura Guldemond (Burning Witches) und Stu Block (Into Eternity, Ex-Iced Earth) ist “Remnants of Rapture” eine klare Absichtserklärung von Lycanthro, die als Kraft, mit der man rechnen muss, ihr Territorium markieren. Schreddernde Gitarren, einprägsame Hooks und erhebender Gesang kommen hier in einem Album zusammen, das Lycanthro mit Sicherheit und Sichtbarkeit auf die Metal-Landkarte bringen wird. Lycanthro beweisen mit jeder Note, dass das Heulen niemals stirbt, die Jagd niemals endet und die Nacht niemals still ist. IN METAL WE TRUST!
https://www.psychomanteumrecords.com/
https://www.facebook.com/Lycanthrokills/
MAGNACULT enthüllt BLACKENED CRYSTAL, eine
brutale neue Single, die die Heuchelei und Korruption derjenigen zerreißt, die
Anspruch auf göttliche Herrschaft erheben. Die düsteren Bilder und der
ultra-heavy Song thematisieren die Manipulation der Wahrheit und den Verfall
spiritueller Integrität. Blackened Crystal symbolisiert eine Welt, in
der Täuschung herrscht und unterdrückerische Kräfte durch Lügen und Verbreitung
von Angst ihren Griff verstärken.
Textlich und musikalisch ist Blackened Crystal eine Kampflhymne. Das Skandieren von Legion dient als Aufruf zur Einheit gegen die Tyrannei, während die Anrufung von Bil-ur-sag den Kampf an alte mythologische Kräfte anknüpft. Mit seinem unerbittlichen Tempo und seiner enormen Intensität ist der Track die reine Verkörperung der für MagnaCult typischen, groovigen Aggressivität
Die Single ist mit Präzision gefertigt und enthält Schlagzeugaufnahmen, produziert von Joost van den Broek (Epica, Ayreon) und den meisterhaften Mix und Koproduktion von Matt Bayles. Bayles‘ Fachwissen, das er durch seine Zusammenarbeit mit Mastodon und Norma Jean verfeinert hat, garantiert, dass Blackened Crystal sowohl klanglich beeindruckend als auch atmosphärisch fesselnd ist und ein unvergessliches Hörerlebnis bietet.
Während sich MagnaCult auf die Veröffentlichung ihres kommenden Albums Lucis vorbereitet, bestätigt ihr neuester Track Blackened Crystal ihren Status als eine Kraft, mit der man in der europäischen Metalszene rechnen muss. MagnaCult ist mehr als nur Musik – es ist eine Bewegung. Der Kult ist auf dem Vormarsch und jetzt ist die Zeit, dabei zu sein!
https://www.facebook.com/MagnaCult/
Hi
everybody, Petr from Parat Productions, Czech Republic, here.
Next week, two demos of the cult Czech doom metal band SIX DEGREES OF SEPARATION from 1997 and 2000 will be released on pressed CD for the first time!
This title is called NEARLY!
The band SIX DEGREES OF SEPARATION has been active on the Czech metal scene for 28 years and last year released their eighth studio album. Only its musical style has become much more progressive over the years.
SIX DEGREES OF SEPARATION –“ NEARLY “
Label: Pařát Productions
Style: Doom metal
Release date: 28.2. 2025
Type: Jewel box + 16 page booklet
The whole recording, including information in English, is available on the YouTube channel of Pařát Productions https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NWmElAegjuk&t=1938s
You can order in the Paratshop https://paratshop.cz/produkt/v-a-r-no-hide-to-place-35th-anniversary-edition/
Belgian Rawk n’ Roll band FAT BASTARD announces new album BARELY DRESSED with first single “NEVER TOLD ME HER NAME”.
Single
“Never Told me her Name”:
Get ready for an exciting new chapter in the Fat Bastard Discography as they prepare to release their latest single, "Never Told Me Her Name." This track promises to be a standout in their upcoming album “Barely Dressed”, blending their signature rock 'n' roll sound with fresh Mexicana influences.
"Never Told Me Her Name" tells the captivating story of a wild night with a beautiful girl, only for the protagonist to wake up and find her gone, without ever learning her name. The song's narrative is both intriguing and relatable, capturing the fleeting nature of some encounters and the lingering mystery they leave behind.
Fat Bastard has incorporated Mexicana influences into their sound, creating a unique fusion that adds a new dimension to their music. The addition of trumpets, played by Bert O'Hara from the Belgian band The O'Hara's, brings a vibrant and lively element to the track!
Formed in 2007, Fat Bastard has built a reputation for their raw and energetic rock 'n' roll style. With powerful vocals, driving rhythms and riffs, they have consistently delivered high-energy performances and authentic rock music.
"Never Told Me Her Name" showcases their versatility and willingness to experiment, pushing the boundaries of their sound while staying true to their roots.
As Fat Bastard continues to evolve and experiment with their music, "Never Told Me Her Name" marks an exciting chapter in their musical journey. This single is a perfect example of their creative prowess and willingness to take risks.
Fat Bastard explains:
‘The song was originally titled “Hole in the Wall”, about building a wall between the US and Mexico during the first Trump reign (yes, that long ago). When preproducing our records in 2023, he was “long gone” from the oval office, so we decided to change the lyrics. Now, the release will practically coincide with the start of Donald II...’.
Although the album was recorded in late 2023, we didn’t mind waiting until 2025 to release it upon the masses.
As 2025 celebrates 50 Years of Motörhead, we knew we wanted to wait as our song Mr. Rock is a tribute to the life of Lemmy, We are the (over)Killers is a song that resonates with the Motörhead discography and Tiger Queen is a love poem like we feel Lemmy would have written it.
Release:
Stay tuned for more news on the release of the upcoming album ‘Barely Dressed’, planned for a release on April 25, 2025.
The Band:
Jorn Mazet (vocals)
Kurt Pals (drums)
Geller Van Reeth (bass)
Jan Someryns (guitar)
For fans of old school Raw Rock n’ Roll music like Motörhead, Peter Pan Speedrock, …
Fat Bastard's music is defined by its relentless energy, commanding vocals, and electrifying guitar riffs. Their sound seamlessly blends the raw power of rock 'n' roll, the rebellious spirit of punk, and the intensity of heavy metal. Drawing inspiration from old school rock legends, Fat Bastard crafts a dynamic and versatile musical style that resonates with a wide range of listeners.
https://www.facebook.com/FatBastardRawk/
Over five years in the making, PHISENOMIE is the brain spawn of multi-instrumentalist Frank Lato and features drums by renowned session drummer Kevin Paradis (ex-Benighted).
Get Phisenomie at https://marrowomb.bandcamp.com/album/phisenomie
Featuring eight meticulously crafted tracks, Phisenomie delivers an unrelenting experience that blurs the boundaries between extreme and experimental. Each song provides a labyrinth of ferocious riffs and punishing rhythms, showcasing Lato’s visionary approach to composition. Phisenomie immerses listeners in a soundscape that is both savage and cerebral. This debut offering is more than just an album—it is a journey through the depths of the human psyche, where chaos and catharsis converge.
The artwork for Phisenomie was done by Penny Slinger with layout by Frank Lato. Photography by the legendary Peter Beste.
Tracklisting:
1) Phantasia Kataleptike
2) Sickness Unto Life
3) Vicarious Visage
4) Inner Ring
5) Black Gossamer
6) Veil of Cold
7) The Mirror
8) Despairloom
MARROWOMB is a blackened death metal project formed from the ashes of former Chicago-based bands Polyptych and Endmember in 2020. Spearheaded by mastermind Frank Lato, the artistry of MARROWOMB knows no bounds and takes an uncompromising approach to songwriting. The project takes its influences from various sources; however, the prominent focus is centered on internal conflict and struggle.
MARROWOMB opts for a simplistic approach to its lyrical content and concepts; however, this is not a surface-level entity. For those who choose to venture beyond the surface, there are rewards to seeking out additional truths, messages, and meanings within the music.
MARROWOMB is:
Frank Lato: guitars, bass, vocals, synths/programming
Kevin Paradis: drums
Guest appearances:
Greg Livas: solo on “The Mirror”
Curtis Vamarassi: solo on “Black Gossamer”
Shane Hill: solo on “Despairloom”
All guitar solos recorded by Greg Livas at Ohmstead Studios
https://marrowomb.bandcamp.com/album/phisenomie
FFO: Soilwork, Ice Earth, Blind Guardian, Helloween, Dream Theater, Iron Maiden, and Judas Priest.
Hailing from the Northeastern U.S. (NY & PA), Severed Angel has toiled in the underground for several years, self-releasing their first two albums, yet still managing to reach high levels of success. The band's sophomore album, Skyward, entered the Top 10 on on the Metal Contraband chart and the Top 25 on the NAAC Top 30 Heavy chart.
In late 2024, the band signed to No Life 'Til Metal Records, to release third album When Eternity Ends internationally. "We do not like to repeat ourselves," says lead guitarist, Lou Mavs. "Yes, we have a set idea on what Severed Angel is suppose to sound like, but we never want to sacrifice melody or a good idea. Skyward was an evolution from our self-titled debut, and When Eternity Ends is a further evolution of Skyward. We are proud to partner up with No Life 'Til Metal Records for the release of When Eternity Ends, an album I think metal fans are hungry for."
When Eternity Ends is packaged in a jewel case with a 12-page booklet containing lyrics, liner notes, and plenty of band photos.
Track
Listing:
1. The Fall of Rain
2. Through the Eyes of Time
3. Cry Out to the World
4. Shed
5. Like Lightning
6. Wolf in Sheep's Clothing
7. The Demon's Alive
8. In My Skin
9. One Life to Live
10. When Eternity Ends
Credits:
Produced by Alex Repetti and Severed Angel.
Mixed and Mastered by Alex Repetti.
Mastered by Joel Wanasek.
All songs written by Severed Angel.
Artwork by Aleh Zielankievi.
Gail Bourque - Vocals on “The Fall of Rain.”
Alex Repetti - Programming on "The Fall of Rain."
Line-up:
Alex Repetti - Vocals, Guitar
Lou Mavs - Guitar
George Dimitri - Bass
Marc Muchnik - Keyboards
Wayne Noon - Drums
Bio:
In 2018, drummer Wayne Noon started the Rat Salad Review network to promote his favorite bands and have fun with a podcast that provides insight to the metal bands that the mainstream media are unaware of. Some of those bands included Timeless Haunt (PA), The Nightmare Stage (NY), Infinite Spectrum (NY), and Tension Rising (NY).
As the original drummer for Phoenix Reign, a NYC-based power metal band, they released an album called Destination Unknown, and toured around the tri-state area. Their final show was at the Gramercy Theater in NYC opening for international recording artists Epica.
In 2019, guitarist Lou Mavs started his podcast (Music Is Life Podcast) discussing his opinions and experience as a musician. Wayne and Lou were friends from the time Phoenix Reign was playing shows in Lou’s native Queens, NY, and Wayne asked Lou if his podcast would join Rat Salad Review as a show on the network, to which he did.
In late 2020, Wayne was preparing the release of his new band Project Resurrect. It was around that time that the music world suffered the loss of Edward Van Halen. Lou and Wayne suggested that they cover a Van Halen song as a tribute to Eddie, and enlisted the services of Timeless Haunt bassist George Dimitri and Thrash Or Die/Combat vocalist Ralph Viera. The cover was released to positive responses. 2021 saw the release of Project Resurrect’s False Reality CD and Rat Salad Review & Friends’ Cover Series, Part 1 EP.
In early 2022, Wayne suggested forming a new original band with Lou, George, The Nightmare Stage keyboardist Marc Muchnik, and Infinite Spectrum bassist/songwriter Alex Repetti (also of Tension Rising and Project SEAR), Lou provided an original demo written 12 years ago called Dogs of War, which was written as entrance music for his cousin - MMA fighter Robby Plotkin (currently a US Army Ranger). Wayne thought the song was perfect for this new project and arranged a new version of it, to which Marc and Alex wrote lyrics, and Lou re-recorded his parts. Upon completion of the song, it was official - Severed Angel was born.
Their debut CD was written, recorded, mixed and mastered within three months. In that time, Severed Angel started working on more material, many of which were released as singles: “A Fate Worse Than Death,” “Run and Hyde,” “Bump In The Night,” and “Mt. Cyanide.” Their self-titled debut CD was released on May 2, 2023.
Severed Angel's second album, Skyward, was released on May 3, 2024 through Bandcamp.
https://www.facebook.com/SeveredAngelBand/
Horror Pain Gore Death Productions is set to unleash the new release from Washington DC's extreme Hardcore Death Grinding warriors CRUSHUMAN. BESIDES is up now for pre-order and will be released March 14th on CD and Digital formats along with merch.
For fans of : Napalm Death, Terrorizer, early Fear Factory, Obituary, Slayer and Voivod.
After the highly acclaimed self-titled debut album, CrusHuman returns with nine scorching tracks of raw, savage, Grinding metal. Unleashing the same intensity and brutality as the full-length, Besides was recorded from the same recording session as the album—an extreme concoction of Grindcore, Death Metal, Hardcore, and Punk chaos!
Listen to the single "Apeasement To The Frauds" at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IyjoLbGVCr0
Tracklisting:
1. Select Sacrifice
2. Waiting For A Savior
3. Dead End Suffering
4. Apeasement To The Frauds
5. Blue Static
6. Choke Point
7. Choose Violence
8. God Helmet
9. The Human Reptile Experiment
www.youtube.com/user/horrorpaingoredeath/videos
www.facebook.com/horrorpaingoredeath
"In The Midst of May" will be available February 21 on all digital platforms.
DESSIDERIUM enters a new chapter with their forthcoming release for Willowtip Records, its first for the label. New album Keys to the Palace will be released on CD, double-vinyl gatefold LP, and digital formats on March 14.
Sole member and founder, Alex Haddad, shared his thoughts about Keys to the Palace: "This album was ten plus years in the making. A lot of the material here actually precedes that of the two previous releases. Completing this record means giving closure to this era of Dessiderium that has spanned across my twenties, and I see it as a well suited final chapter to this period. The two previous albums, Shadow Burn and Aria, provided no happy ending. They were both about defeat in their own way. Keys to the Palace reaches for triumph. This is an album about time travel that explores the polarity between past and future, innocence and disillusion, faith and despair, and adolescence and adulthood."
Pre-order:
https://bit.ly/keys-willowtip
https://bit.ly/keys-bandcamp
Track Listing:
1. In The Midst Of May
2. Dover Hendrix
3. Pollen For The Bees
4. A Dream That Wants Me Dead
5. Magenta
6. Keys To The Palace
Credits:
All music and words written by Alex Haddad.
Produced by Alex Haddad.
Guitars, bass, vocals, keyboard, and orchestrations/synthesizers by Alex Haddad.
Drum programming by Brody Smith.
Piano solos on "Dover Hendrix" and "Pollen For The Bees" performed by Thomas Leroy Meier.
Mixed and mastered by Mendel Bij De Leij.
Artwork by Adam Burke (Nightjar Illustration).
https://www.facebook.com/willowtip
https://www.facebook.com/p/Dessiderium-100063280476262/
Live video link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F2kwSmZcHa4
Hailing from Mercer County, PA, Self Inflicted delivers a relentless assault of thrash metal, drawing inspiration from the pioneers like Possessed, Obituary, Death, Atheist and Cynic. With blistering riffs, high-energy solos, and aggressive vocals, the band crafts a sound that pays homage to classic thrash while pushing boundaries with progressive songwriting and dynamic structures.
Lineup:
Jonathan Wilson – Lead Vocals & Lead Guitar
Jake Bell – Rhythm Guitar & Backup Vocals
Tyler Gaydek – Bass & Backup Vocals
Logan Gaydek – Drums
Formed in 2020 with original drummer Peter Plummer, Self Inflicted spent a year honing their sound before releasing their debut album, Death by Fire, on January 8, 2022. Following a series of lineup changes, the band solidified its current roster, leading to their most ambitious work yet—their sophomore album, Terrors of a Demented Mind, released on January 18, 2025. This record showcases their evolution, blending the raw aggression of old-school thrash with intricate riff changes, relentless solos, and a progressive edge.
A major milestone for the band was their album release show for Terrors of a Demented Mind, where they shared the stage with Whorigami and Kitchen Knife Conspiracy, marking one of their most explosive performances to date.
Based primarily in the Youngstown, Ohio metal scene, Self Inflicted frequently shares the stage with local favorites, delivering high-energy performances that keep pits raging. Despite just dropping their latest album, the band is already forging new material, keeping their momentum unstoppable.
For fans of pure, unfiltered thrash with a modern twist, Self Inflicted is a band to keep an eye on.
https://www.facebook.com/Selfinflicted2022
Italian
Black Metal act HERUKA is pleased to announce its renewed
collaboration with Rude Awakening Records for 2025. Having worked together on
multiple releases since 2020, including their latest full-length album MEMORIE,
the band is now preparing to unveil a new chapter in their musical journey.
This upcoming release will continue to explore themes of death and suffering, staying true to the band’s signature fierce yet melodic approach. More details will be revealed soon.
In the meantime, HERUKA has released a lyric video for "Francis Bacon", now available on major streaming platforms. This track will be included in the forthcoming release.
Watch here: https://youtu.be/DuRuycvA7gY
About HERUKA
Originally formed as a duo in 2000 in Sicily, HERUKA released a demo and an EP before entering a ten-year hiatus. In 2010, Adranor (guitar) relocated to Rome, where he revived the project and completed the current lineup. The band's return was marked by their debut album, Deception’s End (2018).
2025 Line-up
Nekrom – Vocals
Adranor – Guitar
Moha – Guitar
Cruz – Bass
Nemuri Shi – Drums
https://linktr.ee/rudeawakeningrecords
https://linktr.ee/herukaproject
Emerging
progressive metal visionaries BLACKLIGHT invites listeners
on an emotive journey with their introspective single “SO FAR AWAY,” a
haunting track from their upcoming conceptual album FUTURE BELONGS
To, set for release on March 21, 2025, via Wormholedeath Records.
"So Far Away" combines haunting introspection with melancholic undertones, blending themes of reflection, regret, and a longing for clarity. Its poetic ambiguity allows listeners to draw their own meanings while immersing themselves in BlackLight's signature sound—a mesmerizing fusion of soft, dark wave elements with their progressive metal roots. The track’s atmospheric instrumentation creates a deeply emotive experience that envelopes the listener, leaving a lasting impact.
"Future Belongs To" is a progressive metal conceptual album and a remarkable progressive rock album that showcases BLACKLIGHT's solid and cohesive artistry. Rich with melancholy and calm tones, it creates a versatile vibe that is perfect for any situation. Drawing inspiration from iconic acts like Opeth, Rush, Tool, Dead Can Dance, and fellow countrymen Riverside, the band weaves these influences into a unique and captivating sound that defines their identity. This album is worth discovering.
Pre-Save Future Belongs To: https://orcd.co/futurebelongsto
Formed in 2019 by Maciej Majewski, BlackLight quickly carved out a unique progressive metal sound. Their debut album, Follow the Future, recorded in Kraków’s Studio 13 and Studio Centrum, was well-received by fans and critics, leading to live performances on Antyradio's Makakofonia and other major stations.
In 2021, the band recorded their second album, River of Time, released by Metal Rock Promotion in early 2022. A lineup change in late 2023 saw drummer Stanisław Skowroński join, with Majewski taking over vocals. With this refreshed lineup, BlackLight recorded Future Belongs To, a conceptual album set for release by Wormholedeath
www.facebook.com/BlackLight.Polska
Embark on a sonic journey with BlackLight — where progressive metal meets boundless imagination.
Carnage Void’s latest track, A Waking Catastrophe, is a relentless plunge into the abyss, a sonic apocalypse wrapped in crushing riffs and existential dread. With lyrics that paint a vivid picture of humanity’s self-inflicted ruin, the song is both anthemic and harrowing, a requiem for a world collapsing under its own weight.
From the shattering skies of the opening verse to the gut-wrenching breakdowns, the track drips with despair and fury. Lines like "We dug a hole through our hearts with a sin" and "Bury your hope in a coffin of stone" evoke a sense of hopelessness, while the chorus erupts into a searing lament for all that’s been lost. The instrumentation is just as punishing—pummeling drums, razor-sharp guitar work, and visceral vocals that range from desperate wails to guttural roars.
The song’s climax, a "symphony of ruin ripping at the seams," delivers a final, crushing blow, leaving listeners staring into the void alongside the band. If A Waking Catastrophe proves anything, it’s that Carnage Void isn’t just making music—they’re crafting the soundtrack to the end of days.
Brace yourself. This one hits like a tidal wave of pure devastation.
Biography
Fueled by determination and an unyielding passion for extreme metal, Carnage Void emerged from the heart of Tehran, Iran. Since their formation, the band has unleashed two blistering singles—Let the Heartless Win and their latest release, Let There Be Carnage.
In a country where freedom of speech and artistic expression face relentless opposition, Carnage Void was born from a defiant dream: to create music that is as extreme and uncompromising as the realities they face. Longtime friends and musicians, who had played together in various projects, came together amidst economic and political turmoil to forge a new path. Against all odds, Carnage Void took shape, channeling their struggles into a raw, uncompromising sonic force.
Their name carries deep significance. Void—an absence of matter stretching across vast cosmic distances—symbolizes the emptiness left by conflict, oppression, and meaningless destruction. Paired with Carnage, it reflects their outright rejection of war, tyranny, and superstition. In the end, all violence and oppression lead to the same fate—an abyss of nothingness. Carnage Void stands as a voice against that emptiness, delivering brutal yet purposeful music in defiance of a world that seeks to silence them.
Carnage Void are:
Nikan Nasim
Emin Aghajani
Ashkan Seifi
Mohammadreza Rezai
https://www.facebook.com/SodehRecords
https://www.facebook.com/carnage.void/
Label: Rottweiler
Records/Independent Release
Release Date: March 22nd 2025
Genre: Heavy And Western
For fans of: ZZ Top | Johnny Cash | Lynyrd Skynyrd | 38 Special
It’s been ten years since The Comancheros started rolling along the blacktop highways, under the star dusted skies, carrying their hard rocking anthems and heartfelt ballads from the cities to the deserts, the forests to the sea. Bringing cowboys to the bars and broken hearted ghosts to their campfire, the years have passed in moments since their journey began back in 2015. Then suddenly there was a decade in that rearview mirror, stretching out behind them in miles and stories, drinks and songs…
To celebrate the first ten years of an adventure which shows no signs of reaching an end, The Comancheros have compiled an album of tracks that demonstrate the heart-on-the-sleeve emotion of their music; as diverse as life and as dark as the longest nights, as honest as tears and proud in their own skin…defiant, unbreakable, rebellious to the last breath. A Decade In The Mirror brings together songs never released before in a physical format, limited edition EPs whose CD runs have long since sold out, rarities from split cassette editions and live tracks that have never been made available before. Every aspect of The Comancheros’ spirit in all its raw grit and glory, from the dancing riffs and ZZ Top boogie of ‘Crazy As Hell’ to the melancholy reflection in the shadow of the gallows of ‘Don’t Forget My Name’, the gentle balladry of ‘I Stare At Trains’ to the smooth melodies, hard guitars and exuberance of ‘We Own The Night’. Perhaps what permeates all The Comancheros music more than anything else, all of A Decade In The Mirror from the laidback Americana of opener ‘The Day George Jones Died’ to the final whiskey salute of ‘If I Could Pick A Way To Go’ recorded live in Spain, is the untarnished honesty of expression that runs through it all like blood. Bringing together influences from southern rock, pure country and American folk ballads that stretch their roots deep into the past, The Comancheros have found their own definition of their unique sound – Heavy and Western – and that’s what you’ll find on A Decade In The Mirror.
On March 22nd Rottweiler Records will release the digital version of A Decade In The Mirror, while The Comancheros will be taking the traditional path, launching the album in CD format with a special show at The Basement in Nashville on the same day. Whichever format is right for you, just make sure you listen to A Decade In The Mirror and discover the sound of Heavy and Western, the sound of The Comancheros!
Line-up:
Tanner Jones - Vocals/Guitar
Jon Green - Vocals/Bass
R. Michael Cook- Drums
https://www.rottweilerrecords.com/
https://www.facebook.com/comancherosband
Official video realized by Alex Mercatali for Felkar Studio available at https://youtu.be/aEcj8uTVzVU
Style: Post Metal with elements of Black Metal, Electronic, Post Rock and Progressive
Similar artists: Cult Of Luna, Isis, Russian Circle and God Is An Astronaut
Born from the ashes of IN TORMENTATA QUIETE, EDYAKARAN with "Pantheon" give life to a musical narration exploring ancient worlds and modern sonorities with Post Metal, Avantgarde Black Metal, Progressive and Noise being the guidelines of this journey in a way which can be similar in nature and originality to that of bands like Cult Of Luna, Isis, Russian Circles and God Is An Astronaut.
The result is an extreme and delirious album at the same time and EDYAKARAN will be the absolute protagonists of this new journey.
You can Pre-Order "Pantheon" in digipakCD format at: https://t.ly/cN7If
Line-up:
Lorenzo Rinaldi (guitars)
Francesco Paparella (drums)
Antonio Ricco (keyboards)
Matteo Meli (bass)
Special guest:
Simone Lanzoni
Gregory Sobrio and Irene Petitto (vocals)
Marco Beccati (growl vocals)
https://linktr.ee/mykingdommusic
https://www.instagram.com/edyakaran/
Spanish/American Progressive Metal duo, DISSOCIA, featuring members of Persefone and Wormed, have joined forces with No Clean Singing for the video premiere of "SAMSARA," the second single from forthcoming album, TO LIFT THE VEIL. Click below to check it out!
https://www.nocleansinging.com/2025/02/19/an-ncs-video-premiere-dissocia-samsara/
"Samsara" will be out February 21 on all digital platforms.
Willowtip Records will release To Lift The Veil March 21 on digital, CD, and vinyl LP formats.
Pre-order:
https://bit.ly/veil-willowtip
https://bit.ly/veil-bandcamp
DISSOCIA enters the mind of multi-instrumentalist Daniel R. Flys (Persefone, Eternal Storm) as the sonic landscape between two realms: the conscious and the unconscious. With ferocious and convoluted riffs, dreamy synths, extreme and subtle clean vocals, we enter this in-between world backed by Gabriel Valcázar's (Wormed, Cancer) chaotic and groove drumming and Paul R. Flys' cinematic violin layers.
Mixed and mastered by the prestigious Ukrainian engineer Max Morton (Jinjer, Ignea, Shokran), To Lift The Veil is a concept album that serves as a metaphor for being a growing seed in an asphalted world. DISSOCIA makes an effort to blend extreme metal with synthwave and dreamwave elements to create a fine progressive blend that is catchy and yet unpredictable to the listener. Further developing this mood, the stunning and oneiric artwork created by Rein Van Oyen (Haken) captures the lights and shadows present on the dynamic songwriting and all the contrasts found on the duo's debut.
Track
Listing:
1. Existentialist
2. He Who Dwells
3. Samsara
4. Zenosyne
5. The Lucifer Effect
6. Evasion
7. Out of Slumber
Credits:
Daniel R. Flys - Vocals, Guitars, Bass and Synths
Gabriel Valcázar - Drums
Guest violins performed by Paul R. Flys (track 7).
Additional post-production by Max Morton and Alex Tena.
Written by Daniel R. Flys.
Produced by Daniel R. Flys.
Drums recorded by Carlos Santos at Sadman Studio.
Vocals recorded by Alex Tena.
Vocals and violins recorded by Carlos Rodríguez.
Mixed and mastered by Max Morton at Morton Studio.
Design and layout by Rein Van Oyen.
https://www.facebook.com/willowtip
https://www.facebook.com/dissociaofficial
SKAPHOS - “CULT OF UZURA”
For
fans of: Mgla, Crypts
of Despair, Obscureviolence, Behemoth, Dead Congregation, Saevus Finis, Shrine
of Denial, Belphegor
"Cult of Uzura" sees the dedicated French death/black metal band Skaphos fleshing out their sound on their third album - first on a label - to become more expressive and impactful than ever before. At this point, their proficiency is undeniable and their sound is a beautiful rendering of the two extreme styles, spiked with mean dissonance and steeped in an aura of mysticism. The execution remains ruthless and forceful despite showing subtlety in the emotive passages and deftness in the tempo changes. The gnarly death and black metal rawness is palpable even after having their disparate elements congealed on this album and the sound is more powerful than can be conceived for an album having this level of expression. In addition, the alternating contrast of chunky riffing with acerbic parts creates a lasting impression on the listener. This is a remarkable album in the death/black metal style that has actual substance along with the right aesthetics and sound.
Line up
Stephan Petitjean - Guitar & vocals
Jeremy Tronyo - Guitar & backing vocals
Theo Langlois - Bass & backing vocals
Nathan Faure - Drums
Artwork by Paolo Girardi
Track listing
1. Cult of Uzura
2. One Eyed Terror
3. Mad Man and the Sea
4. Hypoxia
5. Abyssal Tower
6. Echoes of the Drowned
7. Of Shores and Dripping Souls
8. Skaphism
9. The Servant
10. The Alchemist
11. The Offering
12. Diluvian Sentence
13. All Shall Be Now Itself the Sea
Release date - May 9th, 2025
Thank you very much! Kunal Choksi Label owner Transcending Obscurity Mumbai, India
https://www.facebook.com/transcendingobscurityrecords
https://www.facebook.com/skaphosofficiel
Label: Naturmacht Productions
Release Date: February 28th 2025
Genre: Atmospheric/Melodic Black Metal
For fans of: Emperor | Fuath | Saor | Drudkh
From a place of certainty and strength, a life built upon an assumed understanding and enriched with happiness, I was flung violently into a maelstrom of chaos and madness. My light was gone and all I knew was shattered. Every truth had become a lie in the space between one breath and the next, a complete inversion of all I knew to be right. I thought I had understood the meaning of sadness, of pain, what it was to be alone…I had understood nothing. I had walked in sunlit ignorance, never seeing the crevasses that split my path. But now I was falling, falling through darkness, barely able to breathe let alone order my scattered thoughts or comprehend the agony that threatened to tear my heart apart and consume me…
After the universal critical acclaim garnered by their debut album, Time Held Me Grey And Dying, Wales’ most imaginative and creative practitioners of black metal’s dark arts have returned. With the stated intent of crafting their country’s ‘most ambitious and uncompromising extreme metal album to date’ they have offered up the many splendored Valediction, an album that charts the journey through grief – from initial trauma to final acceptance or endless sorrow. Before listening you may feel their goal a lofty one, after listening you’ll know that they have achieved more than they dared to dream possible. With opening track and first single, ‘The Shattering’, we embark on a harrowing journey, as rich in musical wonders as it is in the realisation of painful emotion. We are flung into a tumult of events – hit with crunching impact and spun through webs of confusion and bewilderment. The music hollows us, savagely carving away the structure and solidity of our lives. Superb, melodious guitar work creates pools of reflective stillness within the storm and this moment where a life changes course forever seems to stretch into eternity. As the album progresses classic black metal forms are masterfully manipulated, coaxed into new exhilarating and breathtaking edifices. The vast storm clouds of grief gather behind the cold, ugliness of denial and the grand, dramatic flame of anger. ‘Proteus’ leads us through the huge peaks and troughs of emotion, the false hopes and despair of bargaining with higher powers. And here the spirit of pain that has been waiting implacably in the wings begins to rise to the surface. There is an overwhelming sense of tragedy in the melody lines as ‘Proteus’ nears its conclusion, the awful futility of the situation becoming clear. Mourning strings cut deep as ‘Zenith Dolour’ drags us down into the deepest trenches of depression and melancholy, its contrasts and juxtapositions of sound reflecting the different hues of sadness; the life sapping despair, the jagged agony, the seemingly insurmountable intensity of grief. Perhaps the greatest piece to grace Valediction comes in its title track – a song of acceptance that is wonderfully measured, like sunlight slowly breaking over the dark hills on a distant horizon, with individual note choices marking the telling moments as the realisation of the possibility of a new, different future dawns. The balance of bittersweet farewell and the reclaiming of a life beyond pain is a remarkable accomplishment. Of course we are in the realms of black metal here so Ofnus provide us with an alternate ending in ‘Alazia’ – a reminder that some will never find acceptance, their wheel of life will cease to turn and leave them trapped in rage, agony and darkness. It’s a vicious conclusion, infused with fear and oppressive darkness, with forbidding chord progressions leading ever downwards into night. It’s an incredible, shocking end to a breathtaking album.
Since the release of Time Held Me Grey And Dying Ofnus have performed live alongside the likes of Arkona, Wayfarer, The Infernal Sea and many more, even performing at the 2023 Bloodstock Festival – and every single second of those experiences have been drawn upon to make Valediction the outstanding album that it is. The mixing and mastering team of William Philpot and Abraham Fihema who worked such magic on Time Held Me Grey And Dying, have been trusted again and the sound they have achieved on Valediction is a superb – accommodating the layers and textures, the array of moods and atmospheres and the subtly shifting and developing sonic palette. The artwork of Ben J that adorns the cover of Valediction is another absolute triumph, completing and complementing the songs beneath its evocative shroud. When Naturmacht Productions release Valediction on February 28th there can be little doubt that Ofnus will begin an irresistible ascent to the very highest echelons of black metal.
Line-up:
William Philpot - Vocals/Lyrics
Richard Rees - Bass
Alyn Hunter - Rhythm Guitar/Composer
James Ponsford - Lead Guitar
Ethan Rees-Spargo - Drums/Lyrics
https://naturmacht.com/
https://www.facebook.com/Ofnus
Pioneers of the Italian Death/Black scene, MEMORIES OF A LOST SOUL have now reached the milestone of 30 years of career, and above all a level of maturity and professionalism that has no equal. They give life with their music to a personal musical style crossing different emotional states between the whole panorama of the Extreme Metal from the fury and the aggression of Death Metal to the dark and malignant essence of Black Metal, from the Symphonic and Progressive elements of their arrangements to the macabre and horrifying Gothic Metal, all built on an extremely powerful and clear production, daughter of the Lost Soul Studios led by Buzz himself.
"SONGS FROM THE RESTLESS OBLIVION" also gives us the opportunity to present the new line-up with Noxifer (drums) and the historic leader Buzz (guitar and vocals) who welcome the new elements Dysphoria (keyboards) and Taz (bass) to the band.
Those who have always loved the band will be absolutely enraptured by the new songs while for those who don't know them yet, just consider that if ROTTING CHRIST, DARK TRANQUILITY and CRADLE OF FILTH are part of your favorite bands, "Songs From The Restless Oblivion" will be a mandatory listening!
https://linktr.ee/mykingdommusic
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Crown of Madness are doing something different in the dissonant death metal space by giving their music an emotional quality. It's wistful, poignant and even hauntingly atmospheric. No Clean Singing premiered a gorgeous track which can be found at https://www.nocleansinging.com/2024/12/26/an-ncs-premiere-crown-of-madness-ashes-of-mine/
Excerpt - "talent for crafting death metal that’s both dissonant and melodic, both technically impressive and intriguing in its prog-minded permutations"
CROWN OF MADNESS - “MEMORIES FRAGMENTED”
For
fans of
- Ulcerate, Devenial Verdict, Dysgnostic, Gorguts
Crown of Madness have put out a slew of short-form releases, improving upon their sound with each one and culminating in this full length that sees the most evolved version of their music so far. As accomplished as it is, it also happens to be unique in the style of dissonant death metal - in that, it's deeply personal and palpably emotive, and that poignant, introspective mood pervades their entire album. The music almost has a melodic albeit melancholic quality to it that is refreshing for a style of music that usually sounds harsh and detached. At the same time the music is driven; the hypnotic riffs are invariably interspersed with bursts of blasts and there is good momentum generated in this calculated, undulating pattern which becomes addictive. 'Memories Fragmented' is a beautifully tempered album underpinned by unforgettable melodies, an ambitious release but one completely devoid of pretence, which is bound to be regarded as one of the standout albums in the style in the years to come.
Line up:
Sunshine Schneider - Guitar, Bass, Vocals
Connor Gordon - Drums
Artwork by Erskine Designs
Thank you very much!Kunal Choksi Label owner Transcending Obscurity Mumbai, India
https://www.facebook.com/transcendingobscurityrecords
https://www.facebook.com/crownofmadnessmetal
Genre: Black/Death Metal
Label: Folter Records
Distributed by: Alive
Release: 20.03.2025
Folter Records presents with pride and pleasure:
“Still Scum”. The black metal ultras of WHISKEY RITUAL are back with six roar-along anthems from the gutter. Six punky cover versions to freak out to, bursting with destructive energy and diabolically blackened - all that remains are shards and blood. And the Italian black 'n' rollers also have an important message to deliver: Fuck you!
The statement:
“We are made of memories, and we’re the last ones who will remember.
In this fast world, this scene fades away and slows down.
Dazed as Mark Renton said in his final speech, all the same, all out of breath.
And while in the streets everyone leans on posing scarecrows, we are still part of those who want to burn everything. Scarecrows included.
More Punk than Punks, as we used to say.
Never conform, always against the grain. A matter of attitude. An annoying, damned attitude to get to the end, alone and dead.
Our dedication to the survivors are the songs that brought us here.
After 15 years, we are still here to tell you fuck off, still being credible, still doing the same shit that we have written. - You don't like it? Better this way!”
The songs:
BORSTAL BREAKOUT
“Skins, Punks and Metalheads united as Ultras!”
REAL WILD CHILD
“Because we are the last true wild children. And because someone said that music is life and life is not a business.”
WE' RE COMING BACK
“Because one day we will return, and we will be only among people like us.”
GET OFF MY BACK
“For when we were just kids.”
MONGOLOID
“For the bands you listen to recently.”
WHO WILL SAVE ROCK AND ROLL?
“Because ›Who will save Rock'n'Roll?‹”
Playing time and credits:
1. Borstal Breakout (2:10). Sham 69. Composers: Dave Parsons, Jimmy Pursey. Source: Sanctuary Records.
2. Real Wild Child (3:31). Iggy Pop. Composers: David Morris Owens, John Vincent Greenan, Johnny O'Keefe. Source: A&M.
3. We're Coming Back (4:02). Cock Sparrer. Source: Captain OI!
4. Get Off My Back (2:22). The Casualties. Source: SideOneDummy Records.
5. Mongoloid (3:25). Devo. Composer: Gerald V Casale. Source: Virgin Records.
6. Who Will Save Rock And Roll? (3:18). The Dictators. Composer: Andy Shernoff. Source: Valley Entertainment.
Total: 18:50
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https://www.facebook.com/whiskeyritualofficialpage
Nervous, the brainchild of multi-instrumentalist Aaron Ciesielski, emerged from a period of profound personal growth and self-discovery. Born amidst an existential crisis, "Acquiescence" is a concept album that chronicles this transformative journey, capturing the essence of rebellion, fear, and ultimately, the profound acceptance of self.
Everything about Acquiescence has been shaped by Ciesielski’s hands, from the songwriting and production to mixing, mastering, and artwork. This album is a true reflection of his vision—an uncompromising mix of black and death metal influences, intertwined with elements of classical music and progressive rock. The result is a dense, intense sound that pulls you in and holds you captive.
Acquiescence
explores a journey of rebellion against one’s nature, confronting deep fears,
and ultimately embracing harmony within oneself. The album is a reflection
of Ciesielski’s personal experiences of growing up, entering adulthood, and
accepting who he truly is.
“This album is a culmination of over five years of personal reflection and musical exploration,” says Ciesielski. “It’s an intense expression of my journey to understand myself, and I’ve poured everything into it. The music may be rooted in black and death metal, but I’ve drawn heavy inspiration from classical music, progressive rock, and cinematic soundtracks. This album is my truth, and I’m excited to share it with the world.”
Tracklist
1.Acquiescence
2. Heavy is the Head that Wears an Imaginary Crown
3. Vermin Within
4. The Will to Power
5. Fragile
6. It Didn't Start with You
7. Acquiescence II
8. River
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Mit einer einzigartigen Mischung aus Power, Thrash und traditionellem Heavy
Metal veröffentlichen Mit Gastauftritten von Laura Guldemond (Burning Witches) und Stu Block (Into Eternity, Ex-Iced Earth) ist “Remnants of Rapture” eine klare Absichtserklärung von Lycanthro, die als Kraft, mit der man rechnen muss, ihr Territorium markieren. Schreddernde Gitarren, einprägsame Hooks und erhebender Gesang kommen hier in einem Album zusammen, das Lycanthro mit Sicherheit und Sichtbarkeit auf die Metal-Landkarte bringen wird. Lycanthro beweisen mit jeder Note, dass das Heulen niemals stirbt, die Jagd niemals endet und die Nacht niemals still ist. IN METAL WE TRUST!
https://www.psychomanteumrecords.com/
https://www.facebook.com/Lycanthrokills/
MAGNACULT enthüllt BLACKENED CRYSTAL, eine
brutale neue Single, die die Heuchelei und Korruption derjenigen zerreißt, die
Anspruch auf göttliche Herrschaft erheben. Die düsteren Bilder und der
ultra-heavy Song thematisieren die Manipulation der Wahrheit und den Verfall
spiritueller Integrität. Blackened Crystal symbolisiert eine Welt, in
der Täuschung herrscht und unterdrückerische Kräfte durch Lügen und Verbreitung
von Angst ihren Griff verstärken.Textlich und musikalisch ist Blackened Crystal eine Kampflhymne. Das Skandieren von Legion dient als Aufruf zur Einheit gegen die Tyrannei, während die Anrufung von Bil-ur-sag den Kampf an alte mythologische Kräfte anknüpft. Mit seinem unerbittlichen Tempo und seiner enormen Intensität ist der Track die reine Verkörperung der für MagnaCult typischen, groovigen Aggressivität
Die Single ist mit Präzision gefertigt und enthält Schlagzeugaufnahmen, produziert von Joost van den Broek (Epica, Ayreon) und den meisterhaften Mix und Koproduktion von Matt Bayles. Bayles‘ Fachwissen, das er durch seine Zusammenarbeit mit Mastodon und Norma Jean verfeinert hat, garantiert, dass Blackened Crystal sowohl klanglich beeindruckend als auch atmosphärisch fesselnd ist und ein unvergessliches Hörerlebnis bietet.
Während sich MagnaCult auf die Veröffentlichung ihres kommenden Albums Lucis vorbereitet, bestätigt ihr neuester Track Blackened Crystal ihren Status als eine Kraft, mit der man in der europäischen Metalszene rechnen muss. MagnaCult ist mehr als nur Musik – es ist eine Bewegung. Der Kult ist auf dem Vormarsch und jetzt ist die Zeit, dabei zu sein!
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Hi
everybody, Petr from Parat Productions, Czech Republic, here. Next week, two demos of the cult Czech doom metal band SIX DEGREES OF SEPARATION from 1997 and 2000 will be released on pressed CD for the first time!
This title is called NEARLY!
The band SIX DEGREES OF SEPARATION has been active on the Czech metal scene for 28 years and last year released their eighth studio album. Only its musical style has become much more progressive over the years.
SIX DEGREES OF SEPARATION –“ NEARLY “
Label: Pařát Productions
Style: Doom metal
Release date: 28.2. 2025
Type: Jewel box + 16 page booklet
The whole recording, including information in English, is available on the YouTube channel of Pařát Productions https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NWmElAegjuk&t=1938s
You can order in the Paratshop https://paratshop.cz/produkt/v-a-r-no-hide-to-place-35th-anniversary-edition/
Belgian Rawk n’ Roll band FAT BASTARD announces new album BARELY DRESSED with first single “NEVER TOLD ME HER NAME”.
Single
“Never Told me her Name”:Get ready for an exciting new chapter in the Fat Bastard Discography as they prepare to release their latest single, "Never Told Me Her Name." This track promises to be a standout in their upcoming album “Barely Dressed”, blending their signature rock 'n' roll sound with fresh Mexicana influences.
"Never Told Me Her Name" tells the captivating story of a wild night with a beautiful girl, only for the protagonist to wake up and find her gone, without ever learning her name. The song's narrative is both intriguing and relatable, capturing the fleeting nature of some encounters and the lingering mystery they leave behind.
Fat Bastard has incorporated Mexicana influences into their sound, creating a unique fusion that adds a new dimension to their music. The addition of trumpets, played by Bert O'Hara from the Belgian band The O'Hara's, brings a vibrant and lively element to the track!
Formed in 2007, Fat Bastard has built a reputation for their raw and energetic rock 'n' roll style. With powerful vocals, driving rhythms and riffs, they have consistently delivered high-energy performances and authentic rock music.
"Never Told Me Her Name" showcases their versatility and willingness to experiment, pushing the boundaries of their sound while staying true to their roots.
As Fat Bastard continues to evolve and experiment with their music, "Never Told Me Her Name" marks an exciting chapter in their musical journey. This single is a perfect example of their creative prowess and willingness to take risks.
Fat Bastard explains:
‘The song was originally titled “Hole in the Wall”, about building a wall between the US and Mexico during the first Trump reign (yes, that long ago). When preproducing our records in 2023, he was “long gone” from the oval office, so we decided to change the lyrics. Now, the release will practically coincide with the start of Donald II...’.
Although the album was recorded in late 2023, we didn’t mind waiting until 2025 to release it upon the masses.
As 2025 celebrates 50 Years of Motörhead, we knew we wanted to wait as our song Mr. Rock is a tribute to the life of Lemmy, We are the (over)Killers is a song that resonates with the Motörhead discography and Tiger Queen is a love poem like we feel Lemmy would have written it.
Release:
Stay tuned for more news on the release of the upcoming album ‘Barely Dressed’, planned for a release on April 25, 2025.
The Band:
Jorn Mazet (vocals)
Kurt Pals (drums)
Geller Van Reeth (bass)
Jan Someryns (guitar)
For fans of old school Raw Rock n’ Roll music like Motörhead, Peter Pan Speedrock, …
Fat Bastard's music is defined by its relentless energy, commanding vocals, and electrifying guitar riffs. Their sound seamlessly blends the raw power of rock 'n' roll, the rebellious spirit of punk, and the intensity of heavy metal. Drawing inspiration from old school rock legends, Fat Bastard crafts a dynamic and versatile musical style that resonates with a wide range of listeners.
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Over five years in the making, PHISENOMIE is the brain spawn of multi-instrumentalist Frank Lato and features drums by renowned session drummer Kevin Paradis (ex-Benighted).
Get Phisenomie at https://marrowomb.bandcamp.com/album/phisenomie
Featuring eight meticulously crafted tracks, Phisenomie delivers an unrelenting experience that blurs the boundaries between extreme and experimental. Each song provides a labyrinth of ferocious riffs and punishing rhythms, showcasing Lato’s visionary approach to composition. Phisenomie immerses listeners in a soundscape that is both savage and cerebral. This debut offering is more than just an album—it is a journey through the depths of the human psyche, where chaos and catharsis converge.
The artwork for Phisenomie was done by Penny Slinger with layout by Frank Lato. Photography by the legendary Peter Beste.
Tracklisting:1) Phantasia Kataleptike
2) Sickness Unto Life
3) Vicarious Visage
4) Inner Ring
5) Black Gossamer
6) Veil of Cold
7) The Mirror
8) Despairloom
MARROWOMB is a blackened death metal project formed from the ashes of former Chicago-based bands Polyptych and Endmember in 2020. Spearheaded by mastermind Frank Lato, the artistry of MARROWOMB knows no bounds and takes an uncompromising approach to songwriting. The project takes its influences from various sources; however, the prominent focus is centered on internal conflict and struggle.
MARROWOMB opts for a simplistic approach to its lyrical content and concepts; however, this is not a surface-level entity. For those who choose to venture beyond the surface, there are rewards to seeking out additional truths, messages, and meanings within the music.
MARROWOMB is:
Frank Lato: guitars, bass, vocals, synths/programming
Kevin Paradis: drums
Guest appearances:
Greg Livas: solo on “The Mirror”
Curtis Vamarassi: solo on “Black Gossamer”
Shane Hill: solo on “Despairloom”
All guitar solos recorded by Greg Livas at Ohmstead Studios
https://marrowomb.bandcamp.com/album/phisenomie
FFO: Soilwork, Ice Earth, Blind Guardian, Helloween, Dream Theater, Iron Maiden, and Judas Priest.
Hailing from the Northeastern U.S. (NY & PA), Severed Angel has toiled in the underground for several years, self-releasing their first two albums, yet still managing to reach high levels of success. The band's sophomore album, Skyward, entered the Top 10 on on the Metal Contraband chart and the Top 25 on the NAAC Top 30 Heavy chart.
In late 2024, the band signed to No Life 'Til Metal Records, to release third album When Eternity Ends internationally. "We do not like to repeat ourselves," says lead guitarist, Lou Mavs. "Yes, we have a set idea on what Severed Angel is suppose to sound like, but we never want to sacrifice melody or a good idea. Skyward was an evolution from our self-titled debut, and When Eternity Ends is a further evolution of Skyward. We are proud to partner up with No Life 'Til Metal Records for the release of When Eternity Ends, an album I think metal fans are hungry for."
When Eternity Ends is packaged in a jewel case with a 12-page booklet containing lyrics, liner notes, and plenty of band photos.
Track
Listing:1. The Fall of Rain
2. Through the Eyes of Time
3. Cry Out to the World
4. Shed
5. Like Lightning
6. Wolf in Sheep's Clothing
7. The Demon's Alive
8. In My Skin
9. One Life to Live
10. When Eternity Ends
Credits:
Produced by Alex Repetti and Severed Angel.
Mixed and Mastered by Alex Repetti.
Mastered by Joel Wanasek.
All songs written by Severed Angel.
Artwork by Aleh Zielankievi.
Gail Bourque - Vocals on “The Fall of Rain.”
Alex Repetti - Programming on "The Fall of Rain."
Line-up:
Alex Repetti - Vocals, Guitar
Lou Mavs - Guitar
George Dimitri - Bass
Marc Muchnik - Keyboards
Wayne Noon - Drums
Bio:
In 2018, drummer Wayne Noon started the Rat Salad Review network to promote his favorite bands and have fun with a podcast that provides insight to the metal bands that the mainstream media are unaware of. Some of those bands included Timeless Haunt (PA), The Nightmare Stage (NY), Infinite Spectrum (NY), and Tension Rising (NY).
As the original drummer for Phoenix Reign, a NYC-based power metal band, they released an album called Destination Unknown, and toured around the tri-state area. Their final show was at the Gramercy Theater in NYC opening for international recording artists Epica.
In 2019, guitarist Lou Mavs started his podcast (Music Is Life Podcast) discussing his opinions and experience as a musician. Wayne and Lou were friends from the time Phoenix Reign was playing shows in Lou’s native Queens, NY, and Wayne asked Lou if his podcast would join Rat Salad Review as a show on the network, to which he did.
In late 2020, Wayne was preparing the release of his new band Project Resurrect. It was around that time that the music world suffered the loss of Edward Van Halen. Lou and Wayne suggested that they cover a Van Halen song as a tribute to Eddie, and enlisted the services of Timeless Haunt bassist George Dimitri and Thrash Or Die/Combat vocalist Ralph Viera. The cover was released to positive responses. 2021 saw the release of Project Resurrect’s False Reality CD and Rat Salad Review & Friends’ Cover Series, Part 1 EP.
In early 2022, Wayne suggested forming a new original band with Lou, George, The Nightmare Stage keyboardist Marc Muchnik, and Infinite Spectrum bassist/songwriter Alex Repetti (also of Tension Rising and Project SEAR), Lou provided an original demo written 12 years ago called Dogs of War, which was written as entrance music for his cousin - MMA fighter Robby Plotkin (currently a US Army Ranger). Wayne thought the song was perfect for this new project and arranged a new version of it, to which Marc and Alex wrote lyrics, and Lou re-recorded his parts. Upon completion of the song, it was official - Severed Angel was born.
Their debut CD was written, recorded, mixed and mastered within three months. In that time, Severed Angel started working on more material, many of which were released as singles: “A Fate Worse Than Death,” “Run and Hyde,” “Bump In The Night,” and “Mt. Cyanide.” Their self-titled debut CD was released on May 2, 2023.
Severed Angel's second album, Skyward, was released on May 3, 2024 through Bandcamp.
https://www.facebook.com/SeveredAngelBand/
Horror Pain Gore Death Productions is set to unleash the new release from Washington DC's extreme Hardcore Death Grinding warriors CRUSHUMAN. BESIDES is up now for pre-order and will be released March 14th on CD and Digital formats along with merch.
For fans of : Napalm Death, Terrorizer, early Fear Factory, Obituary, Slayer and Voivod.
After the highly acclaimed self-titled debut album, CrusHuman returns with nine scorching tracks of raw, savage, Grinding metal. Unleashing the same intensity and brutality as the full-length, Besides was recorded from the same recording session as the album—an extreme concoction of Grindcore, Death Metal, Hardcore, and Punk chaos!
Listen to the single "Apeasement To The Frauds" at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IyjoLbGVCr0
Tracklisting:1. Select Sacrifice
2. Waiting For A Savior
3. Dead End Suffering
4. Apeasement To The Frauds
5. Blue Static
6. Choke Point
7. Choose Violence
8. God Helmet
9. The Human Reptile Experiment
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"In The Midst of May" will be available February 21 on all digital platforms.
DESSIDERIUM enters a new chapter with their forthcoming release for Willowtip Records, its first for the label. New album Keys to the Palace will be released on CD, double-vinyl gatefold LP, and digital formats on March 14.
Sole member and founder, Alex Haddad, shared his thoughts about Keys to the Palace: "This album was ten plus years in the making. A lot of the material here actually precedes that of the two previous releases. Completing this record means giving closure to this era of Dessiderium that has spanned across my twenties, and I see it as a well suited final chapter to this period. The two previous albums, Shadow Burn and Aria, provided no happy ending. They were both about defeat in their own way. Keys to the Palace reaches for triumph. This is an album about time travel that explores the polarity between past and future, innocence and disillusion, faith and despair, and adolescence and adulthood."
Pre-order:https://bit.ly/keys-willowtip
https://bit.ly/keys-bandcamp
Track Listing:
1. In The Midst Of May
2. Dover Hendrix
3. Pollen For The Bees
4. A Dream That Wants Me Dead
5. Magenta
6. Keys To The Palace
Credits:
All music and words written by Alex Haddad.
Produced by Alex Haddad.
Guitars, bass, vocals, keyboard, and orchestrations/synthesizers by Alex Haddad.
Drum programming by Brody Smith.
Piano solos on "Dover Hendrix" and "Pollen For The Bees" performed by Thomas Leroy Meier.
Mixed and mastered by Mendel Bij De Leij.
Artwork by Adam Burke (Nightjar Illustration).
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Live video link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F2kwSmZcHa4
Hailing from Mercer County, PA, Self Inflicted delivers a relentless assault of thrash metal, drawing inspiration from the pioneers like Possessed, Obituary, Death, Atheist and Cynic. With blistering riffs, high-energy solos, and aggressive vocals, the band crafts a sound that pays homage to classic thrash while pushing boundaries with progressive songwriting and dynamic structures.
Lineup:
Jonathan Wilson – Lead Vocals & Lead Guitar
Jake Bell – Rhythm Guitar & Backup Vocals
Tyler Gaydek – Bass & Backup Vocals
Logan Gaydek – Drums
Formed in 2020 with original drummer Peter Plummer, Self Inflicted spent a year honing their sound before releasing their debut album, Death by Fire, on January 8, 2022. Following a series of lineup changes, the band solidified its current roster, leading to their most ambitious work yet—their sophomore album, Terrors of a Demented Mind, released on January 18, 2025. This record showcases their evolution, blending the raw aggression of old-school thrash with intricate riff changes, relentless solos, and a progressive edge.
A major milestone for the band was their album release show for Terrors of a Demented Mind, where they shared the stage with Whorigami and Kitchen Knife Conspiracy, marking one of their most explosive performances to date.
Based primarily in the Youngstown, Ohio metal scene, Self Inflicted frequently shares the stage with local favorites, delivering high-energy performances that keep pits raging. Despite just dropping their latest album, the band is already forging new material, keeping their momentum unstoppable.
For fans of pure, unfiltered thrash with a modern twist, Self Inflicted is a band to keep an eye on.
https://www.facebook.com/Selfinflicted2022
Italian
Black Metal act HERUKA is pleased to announce its renewed
collaboration with Rude Awakening Records for 2025. Having worked together on
multiple releases since 2020, including their latest full-length album MEMORIE,
the band is now preparing to unveil a new chapter in their musical journey.This upcoming release will continue to explore themes of death and suffering, staying true to the band’s signature fierce yet melodic approach. More details will be revealed soon.
In the meantime, HERUKA has released a lyric video for "Francis Bacon", now available on major streaming platforms. This track will be included in the forthcoming release.
Watch here: https://youtu.be/DuRuycvA7gY
About HERUKA
Originally formed as a duo in 2000 in Sicily, HERUKA released a demo and an EP before entering a ten-year hiatus. In 2010, Adranor (guitar) relocated to Rome, where he revived the project and completed the current lineup. The band's return was marked by their debut album, Deception’s End (2018).
2025 Line-up
Nekrom – Vocals
Adranor – Guitar
Moha – Guitar
Cruz – Bass
Nemuri Shi – Drums
https://linktr.ee/rudeawakeningrecords
https://linktr.ee/herukaproject
Emerging
progressive metal visionaries BLACKLIGHT invites listeners
on an emotive journey with their introspective single “SO FAR AWAY,” a
haunting track from their upcoming conceptual album FUTURE BELONGS
To, set for release on March 21, 2025, via Wormholedeath Records."So Far Away" combines haunting introspection with melancholic undertones, blending themes of reflection, regret, and a longing for clarity. Its poetic ambiguity allows listeners to draw their own meanings while immersing themselves in BlackLight's signature sound—a mesmerizing fusion of soft, dark wave elements with their progressive metal roots. The track’s atmospheric instrumentation creates a deeply emotive experience that envelopes the listener, leaving a lasting impact.
"Future Belongs To" is a progressive metal conceptual album and a remarkable progressive rock album that showcases BLACKLIGHT's solid and cohesive artistry. Rich with melancholy and calm tones, it creates a versatile vibe that is perfect for any situation. Drawing inspiration from iconic acts like Opeth, Rush, Tool, Dead Can Dance, and fellow countrymen Riverside, the band weaves these influences into a unique and captivating sound that defines their identity. This album is worth discovering.
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Formed in 2019 by Maciej Majewski, BlackLight quickly carved out a unique progressive metal sound. Their debut album, Follow the Future, recorded in Kraków’s Studio 13 and Studio Centrum, was well-received by fans and critics, leading to live performances on Antyradio's Makakofonia and other major stations.
In 2021, the band recorded their second album, River of Time, released by Metal Rock Promotion in early 2022. A lineup change in late 2023 saw drummer Stanisław Skowroński join, with Majewski taking over vocals. With this refreshed lineup, BlackLight recorded Future Belongs To, a conceptual album set for release by Wormholedeath
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Embark on a sonic journey with BlackLight — where progressive metal meets boundless imagination.
Carnage Void’s latest track, A Waking Catastrophe, is a relentless plunge into the abyss, a sonic apocalypse wrapped in crushing riffs and existential dread. With lyrics that paint a vivid picture of humanity’s self-inflicted ruin, the song is both anthemic and harrowing, a requiem for a world collapsing under its own weight.
From the shattering skies of the opening verse to the gut-wrenching breakdowns, the track drips with despair and fury. Lines like "We dug a hole through our hearts with a sin" and "Bury your hope in a coffin of stone" evoke a sense of hopelessness, while the chorus erupts into a searing lament for all that’s been lost. The instrumentation is just as punishing—pummeling drums, razor-sharp guitar work, and visceral vocals that range from desperate wails to guttural roars.
The song’s climax, a "symphony of ruin ripping at the seams," delivers a final, crushing blow, leaving listeners staring into the void alongside the band. If A Waking Catastrophe proves anything, it’s that Carnage Void isn’t just making music—they’re crafting the soundtrack to the end of days.
Brace yourself. This one hits like a tidal wave of pure devastation.
BiographyFueled by determination and an unyielding passion for extreme metal, Carnage Void emerged from the heart of Tehran, Iran. Since their formation, the band has unleashed two blistering singles—Let the Heartless Win and their latest release, Let There Be Carnage.
In a country where freedom of speech and artistic expression face relentless opposition, Carnage Void was born from a defiant dream: to create music that is as extreme and uncompromising as the realities they face. Longtime friends and musicians, who had played together in various projects, came together amidst economic and political turmoil to forge a new path. Against all odds, Carnage Void took shape, channeling their struggles into a raw, uncompromising sonic force.
Their name carries deep significance. Void—an absence of matter stretching across vast cosmic distances—symbolizes the emptiness left by conflict, oppression, and meaningless destruction. Paired with Carnage, it reflects their outright rejection of war, tyranny, and superstition. In the end, all violence and oppression lead to the same fate—an abyss of nothingness. Carnage Void stands as a voice against that emptiness, delivering brutal yet purposeful music in defiance of a world that seeks to silence them.
Carnage Void are:
Nikan Nasim
Emin Aghajani
Ashkan Seifi
Mohammadreza Rezai
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Label: Rottweiler
Records/Independent ReleaseRelease Date: March 22nd 2025
Genre: Heavy And Western
For fans of: ZZ Top | Johnny Cash | Lynyrd Skynyrd | 38 Special
It’s been ten years since The Comancheros started rolling along the blacktop highways, under the star dusted skies, carrying their hard rocking anthems and heartfelt ballads from the cities to the deserts, the forests to the sea. Bringing cowboys to the bars and broken hearted ghosts to their campfire, the years have passed in moments since their journey began back in 2015. Then suddenly there was a decade in that rearview mirror, stretching out behind them in miles and stories, drinks and songs…
To celebrate the first ten years of an adventure which shows no signs of reaching an end, The Comancheros have compiled an album of tracks that demonstrate the heart-on-the-sleeve emotion of their music; as diverse as life and as dark as the longest nights, as honest as tears and proud in their own skin…defiant, unbreakable, rebellious to the last breath. A Decade In The Mirror brings together songs never released before in a physical format, limited edition EPs whose CD runs have long since sold out, rarities from split cassette editions and live tracks that have never been made available before. Every aspect of The Comancheros’ spirit in all its raw grit and glory, from the dancing riffs and ZZ Top boogie of ‘Crazy As Hell’ to the melancholy reflection in the shadow of the gallows of ‘Don’t Forget My Name’, the gentle balladry of ‘I Stare At Trains’ to the smooth melodies, hard guitars and exuberance of ‘We Own The Night’. Perhaps what permeates all The Comancheros music more than anything else, all of A Decade In The Mirror from the laidback Americana of opener ‘The Day George Jones Died’ to the final whiskey salute of ‘If I Could Pick A Way To Go’ recorded live in Spain, is the untarnished honesty of expression that runs through it all like blood. Bringing together influences from southern rock, pure country and American folk ballads that stretch their roots deep into the past, The Comancheros have found their own definition of their unique sound – Heavy and Western – and that’s what you’ll find on A Decade In The Mirror.
On March 22nd Rottweiler Records will release the digital version of A Decade In The Mirror, while The Comancheros will be taking the traditional path, launching the album in CD format with a special show at The Basement in Nashville on the same day. Whichever format is right for you, just make sure you listen to A Decade In The Mirror and discover the sound of Heavy and Western, the sound of The Comancheros!
Line-up:
Tanner Jones - Vocals/Guitar
Jon Green - Vocals/Bass
R. Michael Cook- Drums
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Official video realized by Alex Mercatali for Felkar Studio available at https://youtu.be/aEcj8uTVzVU
Style: Post Metal with elements of Black Metal, Electronic, Post Rock and Progressive
Similar artists: Cult Of Luna, Isis, Russian Circle and God Is An Astronaut
Born from the ashes of IN TORMENTATA QUIETE, EDYAKARAN with "Pantheon" give life to a musical narration exploring ancient worlds and modern sonorities with Post Metal, Avantgarde Black Metal, Progressive and Noise being the guidelines of this journey in a way which can be similar in nature and originality to that of bands like Cult Of Luna, Isis, Russian Circles and God Is An Astronaut.
The result is an extreme and delirious album at the same time and EDYAKARAN will be the absolute protagonists of this new journey.
You can Pre-Order "Pantheon" in digipakCD format at: https://t.ly/cN7IfLine-up:
Lorenzo Rinaldi (guitars)
Francesco Paparella (drums)
Antonio Ricco (keyboards)
Matteo Meli (bass)
Special guest:
Simone Lanzoni
Gregory Sobrio and Irene Petitto (vocals)
Marco Beccati (growl vocals)
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Spanish/American Progressive Metal duo, DISSOCIA, featuring members of Persefone and Wormed, have joined forces with No Clean Singing for the video premiere of "SAMSARA," the second single from forthcoming album, TO LIFT THE VEIL. Click below to check it out!
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"Samsara" will be out February 21 on all digital platforms.
Willowtip Records will release To Lift The Veil March 21 on digital, CD, and vinyl LP formats.
Pre-order:
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DISSOCIA enters the mind of multi-instrumentalist Daniel R. Flys (Persefone, Eternal Storm) as the sonic landscape between two realms: the conscious and the unconscious. With ferocious and convoluted riffs, dreamy synths, extreme and subtle clean vocals, we enter this in-between world backed by Gabriel Valcázar's (Wormed, Cancer) chaotic and groove drumming and Paul R. Flys' cinematic violin layers.
Mixed and mastered by the prestigious Ukrainian engineer Max Morton (Jinjer, Ignea, Shokran), To Lift The Veil is a concept album that serves as a metaphor for being a growing seed in an asphalted world. DISSOCIA makes an effort to blend extreme metal with synthwave and dreamwave elements to create a fine progressive blend that is catchy and yet unpredictable to the listener. Further developing this mood, the stunning and oneiric artwork created by Rein Van Oyen (Haken) captures the lights and shadows present on the dynamic songwriting and all the contrasts found on the duo's debut.
Track
Listing:1. Existentialist
2. He Who Dwells
3. Samsara
4. Zenosyne
5. The Lucifer Effect
6. Evasion
7. Out of Slumber
Credits:
Daniel R. Flys - Vocals, Guitars, Bass and Synths
Gabriel Valcázar - Drums
Guest violins performed by Paul R. Flys (track 7).
Additional post-production by Max Morton and Alex Tena.
Written by Daniel R. Flys.
Produced by Daniel R. Flys.
Drums recorded by Carlos Santos at Sadman Studio.
Vocals recorded by Alex Tena.
Vocals and violins recorded by Carlos Rodríguez.
Mixed and mastered by Max Morton at Morton Studio.
Design and layout by Rein Van Oyen.
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SKAPHOS - “CULT OF UZURA”
For
fans of: Mgla, Crypts
of Despair, Obscureviolence, Behemoth, Dead Congregation, Saevus Finis, Shrine
of Denial, Belphegor"Cult of Uzura" sees the dedicated French death/black metal band Skaphos fleshing out their sound on their third album - first on a label - to become more expressive and impactful than ever before. At this point, their proficiency is undeniable and their sound is a beautiful rendering of the two extreme styles, spiked with mean dissonance and steeped in an aura of mysticism. The execution remains ruthless and forceful despite showing subtlety in the emotive passages and deftness in the tempo changes. The gnarly death and black metal rawness is palpable even after having their disparate elements congealed on this album and the sound is more powerful than can be conceived for an album having this level of expression. In addition, the alternating contrast of chunky riffing with acerbic parts creates a lasting impression on the listener. This is a remarkable album in the death/black metal style that has actual substance along with the right aesthetics and sound.
Line up
Stephan Petitjean - Guitar & vocals
Jeremy Tronyo - Guitar & backing vocals
Theo Langlois - Bass & backing vocals
Nathan Faure - Drums
Artwork by Paolo Girardi
Track listing
1. Cult of Uzura
2. One Eyed Terror
3. Mad Man and the Sea
4. Hypoxia
5. Abyssal Tower
6. Echoes of the Drowned
7. Of Shores and Dripping Souls
8. Skaphism
9. The Servant
10. The Alchemist
11. The Offering
12. Diluvian Sentence
13. All Shall Be Now Itself the Sea
Release date - May 9th, 2025
Thank you very much! Kunal Choksi Label owner Transcending Obscurity Mumbai, India
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Label: Naturmacht ProductionsRelease Date: February 28th 2025
Genre: Atmospheric/Melodic Black Metal
For fans of: Emperor | Fuath | Saor | Drudkh
From a place of certainty and strength, a life built upon an assumed understanding and enriched with happiness, I was flung violently into a maelstrom of chaos and madness. My light was gone and all I knew was shattered. Every truth had become a lie in the space between one breath and the next, a complete inversion of all I knew to be right. I thought I had understood the meaning of sadness, of pain, what it was to be alone…I had understood nothing. I had walked in sunlit ignorance, never seeing the crevasses that split my path. But now I was falling, falling through darkness, barely able to breathe let alone order my scattered thoughts or comprehend the agony that threatened to tear my heart apart and consume me…
After the universal critical acclaim garnered by their debut album, Time Held Me Grey And Dying, Wales’ most imaginative and creative practitioners of black metal’s dark arts have returned. With the stated intent of crafting their country’s ‘most ambitious and uncompromising extreme metal album to date’ they have offered up the many splendored Valediction, an album that charts the journey through grief – from initial trauma to final acceptance or endless sorrow. Before listening you may feel their goal a lofty one, after listening you’ll know that they have achieved more than they dared to dream possible. With opening track and first single, ‘The Shattering’, we embark on a harrowing journey, as rich in musical wonders as it is in the realisation of painful emotion. We are flung into a tumult of events – hit with crunching impact and spun through webs of confusion and bewilderment. The music hollows us, savagely carving away the structure and solidity of our lives. Superb, melodious guitar work creates pools of reflective stillness within the storm and this moment where a life changes course forever seems to stretch into eternity. As the album progresses classic black metal forms are masterfully manipulated, coaxed into new exhilarating and breathtaking edifices. The vast storm clouds of grief gather behind the cold, ugliness of denial and the grand, dramatic flame of anger. ‘Proteus’ leads us through the huge peaks and troughs of emotion, the false hopes and despair of bargaining with higher powers. And here the spirit of pain that has been waiting implacably in the wings begins to rise to the surface. There is an overwhelming sense of tragedy in the melody lines as ‘Proteus’ nears its conclusion, the awful futility of the situation becoming clear. Mourning strings cut deep as ‘Zenith Dolour’ drags us down into the deepest trenches of depression and melancholy, its contrasts and juxtapositions of sound reflecting the different hues of sadness; the life sapping despair, the jagged agony, the seemingly insurmountable intensity of grief. Perhaps the greatest piece to grace Valediction comes in its title track – a song of acceptance that is wonderfully measured, like sunlight slowly breaking over the dark hills on a distant horizon, with individual note choices marking the telling moments as the realisation of the possibility of a new, different future dawns. The balance of bittersweet farewell and the reclaiming of a life beyond pain is a remarkable accomplishment. Of course we are in the realms of black metal here so Ofnus provide us with an alternate ending in ‘Alazia’ – a reminder that some will never find acceptance, their wheel of life will cease to turn and leave them trapped in rage, agony and darkness. It’s a vicious conclusion, infused with fear and oppressive darkness, with forbidding chord progressions leading ever downwards into night. It’s an incredible, shocking end to a breathtaking album.
Since the release of Time Held Me Grey And Dying Ofnus have performed live alongside the likes of Arkona, Wayfarer, The Infernal Sea and many more, even performing at the 2023 Bloodstock Festival – and every single second of those experiences have been drawn upon to make Valediction the outstanding album that it is. The mixing and mastering team of William Philpot and Abraham Fihema who worked such magic on Time Held Me Grey And Dying, have been trusted again and the sound they have achieved on Valediction is a superb – accommodating the layers and textures, the array of moods and atmospheres and the subtly shifting and developing sonic palette. The artwork of Ben J that adorns the cover of Valediction is another absolute triumph, completing and complementing the songs beneath its evocative shroud. When Naturmacht Productions release Valediction on February 28th there can be little doubt that Ofnus will begin an irresistible ascent to the very highest echelons of black metal.
Line-up:
William Philpot - Vocals/Lyrics
Richard Rees - Bass
Alyn Hunter - Rhythm Guitar/Composer
James Ponsford - Lead Guitar
Ethan Rees-Spargo - Drums/Lyrics
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Pioneers of the Italian Death/Black scene, MEMORIES OF A LOST SOUL have now reached the milestone of 30 years of career, and above all a level of maturity and professionalism that has no equal. They give life with their music to a personal musical style crossing different emotional states between the whole panorama of the Extreme Metal from the fury and the aggression of Death Metal to the dark and malignant essence of Black Metal, from the Symphonic and Progressive elements of their arrangements to the macabre and horrifying Gothic Metal, all built on an extremely powerful and clear production, daughter of the Lost Soul Studios led by Buzz himself.
"SONGS FROM THE RESTLESS OBLIVION" also gives us the opportunity to present the new line-up with Noxifer (drums) and the historic leader Buzz (guitar and vocals) who welcome the new elements Dysphoria (keyboards) and Taz (bass) to the band.
Those who have always loved the band will be absolutely enraptured by the new songs while for those who don't know them yet, just consider that if ROTTING CHRIST, DARK TRANQUILITY and CRADLE OF FILTH are part of your favorite bands, "Songs From The Restless Oblivion" will be a mandatory listening!
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Crown of Madness are doing something different in the dissonant death metal space by giving their music an emotional quality. It's wistful, poignant and even hauntingly atmospheric. No Clean Singing premiered a gorgeous track which can be found at https://www.nocleansinging.com/2024/12/26/an-ncs-premiere-crown-of-madness-ashes-of-mine/
Excerpt - "talent for crafting death metal that’s both dissonant and melodic, both technically impressive and intriguing in its prog-minded permutations"
CROWN OF MADNESS - “MEMORIES FRAGMENTED”
For
fans of
- Ulcerate, Devenial Verdict, Dysgnostic, GorgutsCrown of Madness have put out a slew of short-form releases, improving upon their sound with each one and culminating in this full length that sees the most evolved version of their music so far. As accomplished as it is, it also happens to be unique in the style of dissonant death metal - in that, it's deeply personal and palpably emotive, and that poignant, introspective mood pervades their entire album. The music almost has a melodic albeit melancholic quality to it that is refreshing for a style of music that usually sounds harsh and detached. At the same time the music is driven; the hypnotic riffs are invariably interspersed with bursts of blasts and there is good momentum generated in this calculated, undulating pattern which becomes addictive. 'Memories Fragmented' is a beautifully tempered album underpinned by unforgettable melodies, an ambitious release but one completely devoid of pretence, which is bound to be regarded as one of the standout albums in the style in the years to come.
Line up:
Sunshine Schneider - Guitar, Bass, Vocals
Connor Gordon - Drums
Artwork by Erskine Designs
Thank you very much!Kunal Choksi Label owner Transcending Obscurity Mumbai, India
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Genre: Black/Death MetalLabel: Folter Records
Distributed by: Alive
Release: 20.03.2025
Folter Records presents with pride and pleasure:
“Still Scum”. The black metal ultras of WHISKEY RITUAL are back with six roar-along anthems from the gutter. Six punky cover versions to freak out to, bursting with destructive energy and diabolically blackened - all that remains are shards and blood. And the Italian black 'n' rollers also have an important message to deliver: Fuck you!
The statement:
“We are made of memories, and we’re the last ones who will remember.
In this fast world, this scene fades away and slows down.
Dazed as Mark Renton said in his final speech, all the same, all out of breath.
And while in the streets everyone leans on posing scarecrows, we are still part of those who want to burn everything. Scarecrows included.
More Punk than Punks, as we used to say.
Never conform, always against the grain. A matter of attitude. An annoying, damned attitude to get to the end, alone and dead.
Our dedication to the survivors are the songs that brought us here.
After 15 years, we are still here to tell you fuck off, still being credible, still doing the same shit that we have written. - You don't like it? Better this way!”
The songs:
BORSTAL BREAKOUT
“Skins, Punks and Metalheads united as Ultras!”
REAL WILD CHILD
“Because we are the last true wild children. And because someone said that music is life and life is not a business.”
WE' RE COMING BACK
“Because one day we will return, and we will be only among people like us.”
GET OFF MY BACK
“For when we were just kids.”
MONGOLOID
“For the bands you listen to recently.”
WHO WILL SAVE ROCK AND ROLL?
“Because ›Who will save Rock'n'Roll?‹”
Playing time and credits:
1. Borstal Breakout (2:10). Sham 69. Composers: Dave Parsons, Jimmy Pursey. Source: Sanctuary Records.
2. Real Wild Child (3:31). Iggy Pop. Composers: David Morris Owens, John Vincent Greenan, Johnny O'Keefe. Source: A&M.
3. We're Coming Back (4:02). Cock Sparrer. Source: Captain OI!
4. Get Off My Back (2:22). The Casualties. Source: SideOneDummy Records.
5. Mongoloid (3:25). Devo. Composer: Gerald V Casale. Source: Virgin Records.
6. Who Will Save Rock And Roll? (3:18). The Dictators. Composer: Andy Shernoff. Source: Valley Entertainment.
Total: 18:50
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Nervous, the brainchild of multi-instrumentalist Aaron Ciesielski, emerged from a period of profound personal growth and self-discovery. Born amidst an existential crisis, "Acquiescence" is a concept album that chronicles this transformative journey, capturing the essence of rebellion, fear, and ultimately, the profound acceptance of self.
Everything about Acquiescence has been shaped by Ciesielski’s hands, from the songwriting and production to mixing, mastering, and artwork. This album is a true reflection of his vision—an uncompromising mix of black and death metal influences, intertwined with elements of classical music and progressive rock. The result is a dense, intense sound that pulls you in and holds you captive.
Acquiescence
explores a journey of rebellion against one’s nature, confronting deep fears,
and ultimately embracing harmony within oneself. The album is a reflection
of Ciesielski’s personal experiences of growing up, entering adulthood, and
accepting who he truly is.“This album is a culmination of over five years of personal reflection and musical exploration,” says Ciesielski. “It’s an intense expression of my journey to understand myself, and I’ve poured everything into it. The music may be rooted in black and death metal, but I’ve drawn heavy inspiration from classical music, progressive rock, and cinematic soundtracks. This album is my truth, and I’m excited to share it with the world.”
Tracklist
1.Acquiescence
2. Heavy is the Head that Wears an Imaginary Crown
3. Vermin Within
4. The Will to Power
5. Fragile
6. It Didn't Start with You
7. Acquiescence II
8. River
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NEWS 15.2.2025
ICH KANN KANZLER - SATANINCHEN (Metal-Kanzler-Kandidat)
Der Wahlkampf ist entfesselt und nun gibt es eine völlig unerwartete
Kanzler-Kandidatur aus der Metal-Szene.
Worthülsen und Peinlichkeiten sind garantiert!
Bisher hat man Sataninchen wohl häufig als unterreflektierenden Blödelbarden vernommen, wenngleich seine Inhalte immer auch aus einer Missbilligung der Gegebenheiten resultierten. Natürlich zelebrierte er dies selten mit dem erhobenen Zeigefinger. Nun besinnt sich der hinter der Kunstfigur Sataninchen stehende Typ aber wieder mehr auf die Ursprünge seiner kreativen Tätigkeiten und präsentiert uns mit dem Song "Ich kann Kanzler" ein Fundamentalärgernis in Form einer überparteilichen Gesellschaftskritik. Ob der Zeigefinger erhoben oder richtungsweisend ist, scheint nicht ganz klar, aber der Text funktioniert über verschiedene Ebenen, lässt Interpretationsspielraum und scheint dennoch eindeutig. Das alles gepaart mit den typischen Sataninchen-Lyrik-Insignien von erwachsenen Kinderreimen.
Das Cover-Design unterlegt das neue musikalische Werk. Ein Adler der von Geiern zerfetzt wird, ein Kampf ist entbrannt. Im Hintergrund sehen wir einen Agitator, Politiker, Redner, Prediger in seiner Funktion des Verkündens und Präsentators. Alles spielt sich einer nahezu religös anmutenden Kathedrale der Macht ab, die eher einer Echo- und Horchkammer mit überdimensionierten Lautsprechern oder Horchmuscheln erinnert. Das neue Heiligtum sind Götzenbilder wie Heuschrecken und Geier. Alles mutet an, als wäre es vom Zeremonienmeister durchkonzipiert und orchestriert, selbst das Chaos im Vordergrund scheint von der Person auf dem Podest dirigiert.
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Mit ihrer neuen Single „KEIN HAPPY END“ (VÖ: 14.02.2025)
schlagen SICK OF SOCIETY ein neues Kapitel in ihrer
Bandgeschichte auf. Die Entwicklungen der letzten Jahre haben ihre Sicht auf
die Welt fundamental verändert. Die Band, die seit jeher für soziale
Gerechtigkeit, Antifaschismus und gegen die krankhaften Auswüchse des
Kapitalismus eintritt, widmet sich nun den drängenden Herausforderungen der
Gegenwart – und richtet dabei den Fokus auf ein brandaktuelles Thema: die
künstliche Intelligenz.
„Kein Happy End“ ist ein flammender Appell, nicht blind der scheinbaren Verheißung technologischen Fortschritts zu folgen. Die Menschheit zeigt sich einmal mehr geblendet von ihrer eigenen Hybris und der Illusion einer strahlenden Zukunft. Doch die schimmernden Oberflächen verbergen die düsteren Schattenseiten: Überwachung, Abhängigkeit und die Erosion menschlicher Werte. „Auch wenn es so schön glänzt, das hier hat kein Happy End.“
Auch 2025 bleibt SICK OF SOCIETY ihrer kompromisslosen musikalischen Haltung treu: Die Musik ist weiterhin schnell, direkt und mit einer ungebrochenen Wut im Bauch. Doch auf „Kein Happy End“ zeigt sich eine neue, tiefere Facette ihres Politpunks. Die Verzweiflung angesichts eines scheinbar übermächtigen Gegners ist spürbar, genauso wie die unermüdliche Entschlossenheit, nicht aufzugeben. Melodiösere Passagen und komplexere Arrangements verstärken den emotionalen Nachhall und machen die Dringlichkeit der Thematik greifbar. Der Sound ist wütend, düster und gleichzeitig erschreckend aktuell.
Mit „Kein Happy End“ liefert SICK OF SOCIETY den Soundtrack zur Dystopie. Es ist nicht nur ein Song, sondern eine Warnung – ein Spiegel unserer Gesellschaft, die sich im Rausch des Fortschritts verliert. Es ist ein verzweifelter Versuch, der Katastrophe zu entkommen.
"Kein Happy End" auf YouTube: https://youtu.be/2D5CWNAd3Dk
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Kraków (PL) - Polish Death Metal duo, DORMANT ORDEAL, are set to release TOOTH AND NAIL, the band's first for Willowtip and fourth overall, on April 18! The album will be available on CD, vinyl, cassette, and digital formats, and follows widely praised third album, The Grand Scheme of Things.
The first single, "HALO OF BONES," was the first song written for the album. Guitarist Maciej Nieścioruk notes that "it was composed shortly after the release of 2021's The Grand Scheme of Things" and "features the outstanding work of Chason Westmoreland who played drums on the whole album." Nieścioruk goes on to say that "Halo of Bones" " is straightforward and to the point. Enjoy the first taste of Tooth and Nail."
"Halo of Bones" is available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E0DNX0wnpCo
"We worked hard to make this fourth album happen," says guitarist Maciej Nieścioruk. "JNS Studio once again did a great job tuning in to our suggestions, while having the support of Willowtip gave us freedom to focus on creativity without being distracted. Stick around and have a listen once it's released, might be just what you're looking for."
Dormant Ordeal was formed in 2008. Their debut album It Rains, It Pours (2013), showcased the aggressive and energetic sound, while We Had It Coming (2016) refined their songwriting with thought-out structures and darker textures. Released in 2021, The Grand Scheme of Things was critically acclaimed for blending brutal precision with blackened influences and a thought-provoking lyrical approach. Over the years, known for their intense and atmospheric approach to the genre, the band has established itself as a impactful entity in the modern death metal scene.
Pre-order:
https://willowtip.com/bands/details/dormant-ordeal.aspx
https://dormantordeal.bandcamp.com/album/tooth-and-nail
Track
Listing:
1. Wije i Mary, Pt. 1
2. Halo of Bones
3. Horse Eater
4. Orphans
5. Solvent
6. Dust Crown
7. Against the Dying of the Light
8. Everything That Isn't Silence Is Trivial
9. Wije i Mary, Pt. 2
Credits:
Music, lyrics and arrangements by Maciej Nieścioruk.
Drums arrangements by Chason Westmoreland and Maciej Nieścioruk.
All tracks except drums recorded by Paweł Grabowski at JNS Studio in Warsaw.
Drums played and recorded by Chason Westmoreland.
Guest vocals on "Solvent" by Dominic Nucciarone recorded by Samuel Dufour.
Artwork by See Machine.
Art direction by Maciej Nieścioruk.
Design by Michał “Xaay” Loranc and Maciej Nieścioruk.
Line-up:
Maciej Nieścioruk - Guitars
Maciej Proficz - Vocals
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https://lenaxmetal.bandcamp.com/album/hellscape-vol-i-the-voices
https://open.spotify.com/intl-de/album/5XlYsXicjICKsXy1BeDTGy
Lenax vocalist/guitarist, Venomous, had this to say about the new EP:
"The Hellscape project was spawned entirely by accident. Our drummer Bones sent in an audition video when we were first getting together, something that sounded very dirty and ethereal. As he was in a doom project, I assumed it was original material, until I heard the main riff from 'Leeches.' This gave me the effect of taking something very familiar to me as a songwritier and making it seem alien, as if distorted through a transmission from the underworld.
I pulled up the core tracks of some of the songs that we'd done - two songs from the upcoming album Infection, and a remaster of one of the songs form the 2023 Purity EP. Every track I did something a little different with the effects and tempo. One song is actually sped up as it was down pitched, something that may seem counterintuitive. The idea was to give this feeling as if the songs were transmitted across a void, resulting in this obscured, horror movie soundtrack kind of effect.
"New song, 'The Voices,' was purpose built with this sort of transmission in mind. It takes this idea of hearing diabolic voices from the underworld, and creates an epic story of ascension and destruction. During the demo process, I pitch shifted my voice down for this monstrous effect. What I wasn't expecting is to find a comfort zone for my voice in this very low register. What you hear on my vocals on is entirely natural, something that in turn made its way to some of the tracks on the new album. Big thanks to Silas for this, not just on coaching me into this low vocal range, but his impeccable work on the audio."
Lenax is currently putting the finishing touches on the songs that will become Infection, the band's first full-length album. It is targeted for release during the summer months this year.
In reflecting on the forthcoming full-length, Venomous notes that "Infection is an album almost two years in the making. Continuing with themes that blur the lines between fantasy and reality, Lovecraftian cosmic horror and the occult, the theme of the album is one of infernal rather than divine intervention into humanity. with an unmistakeable passion for individuality."
"This is our most punishing work yet," says Lenax guitarist Mordred. "It’s faster, harsher, and more diseased than anything we’ve ever done." The theme of the album is represented in song titles such as 'Plague Bringer,' 'Hive Mind Apocalypse,' and 'We Are Legion' - a song that tells the story of an unfortunate and overly zealous mage who calls upon greater forces than his own, only to succomb to the very denizens of hell he dared unleash."
Track
Listing:
1 - The Voices
2 - Inversion (Hellscape Remix)
3 - Leeches (Hellscape Remix)
4 - We Are Legion (Hellscape Remix)
Digital Edition Bonus Tracks:
5. Inversion (Remaster Preview)
6. Leeches
7. We Are Legion
EP Credits:
"The Voices"
Music and Lyrics by Venomous
Produced by Silas Terry
Vocals: Venomous
Additional clean vocals: Tarisian
Guitars: Venomous
Keys: Tarisian
Bass: Leo Grave
Drums: Richard Bennett
"Inversion"
Music and Lyrics by Venomous
Album Version Produced by Ilarion Ivanenko
Hellscape Remix Produced by Silas Terry
Vocals: Venomous
Guitars: Venomous
Bass: Hephaestus
Drums: Profana
Hellscape Remix: Venomous
"Leeches"
Music by Venomous and Runatyr
Lyrics by Venomous
Album Version Produced by Ilarion Ivanenko
Hellscape Remix Produced by Silas Terry
Vocals: Venomous
Guitars: Venomous and Mordred
Bass: Mordred
Drums: Maikon Queiroz
Hellscape Remix: Venomous
"We Are Legion"
Music by Venomous and Mordred
Lyrics by Venomous
Album Version Produced by Ilarion Ivanenko
Hellscape Remix Produced by Silas Terry
Vocals: Venomous
Guitars: Venomous and Mordred
Bass: Mordred
Drums: Maikon Queiroz
Hellscape Remix: Venomous
Cover art by David DeFigueredo
Lenax logo by Illia Karpenko
Lenax is:
Venomous - Vocals / Guitar
Mordred - Guitar / Backing Vocals
Bones - Bass
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.
https://www.facebook.com/LenaxMetal
Label: Rottweiler Records
Release date: February 28th 2025
Rottweiler Records have announced another exciting new addition to their diverse roster of extreme metal talent with a powerful, positive message. Refiner, hailing from the west coast of Canada, is the solo project of multi-instrumentalist, composer and lyricist Christopher Adam and his first release for Rottweiler comes in the form of the Return To Dust EP. Fusing brutal metalcore, electronics and ambience with Adam’s unique creative approach, opening title track ‘Return To Dust’ is an uplifting call to shed the unwanted pressures and complications of life and return to the essential simplicity of existence. The heavyweight, muscular riffing blends and contrasts with the irresistible melodies to create something effective and life affirming. Meanwhile second song, ‘Not The End’ is a hard hitting demand for resilience, perseverance and resistance; the punchy rhythms and overpowering vocals urging the listener to face the challenges of life head on, to have courage and fight through the adversities that confront us all. Instrumental versions of the two tracks will also be available, only from the Rottweiler Records Bandcamp page.
The track ‘Return To Dust’ will be available seven days before the official release of this EP, appearing exclusively for one week on For The Rock’s eighth community driven metal and rock compilation album, Wise As Serpents & Innocent As Doves, from February 21st.
The compilation will be available at the For The Rock Bandcamp page.
The full Return To Dust EP will then be available from Rottweiler Records from February 28th. Another Refiner EP will follow in the summer before the full length label debut later in the year.
Every track that Refiner unleash will be accompanied by a video.
Line up:
Christopher Adam – all music, vocals and production/engineering
https://www.rottweilerrecords.com/
https://www.facebook.com/refinermetal
After 12 years, Alabama's CHAOS INCEPTION returns with VENGEANCE EVANGEL, their third, most relentless and unyielding album to date. Out now via Lavadome Productions, the record delivers an unfiltered onslaught of speed and aggression, channeling the raw essence of Brazilian and Floridian death metal. Uncompromising and intense, Vengeance Evangel is a force that demands to be heard at full volume.
Stream the album: https://lavadome.bandcamp.com/album/vengeance-evangel
Order CD, digital & merch: https://store.lavadome.org/
Tracklist:
Artillery of Humwawa
Falsificator
La Niebla en el Cementerio Etrusco
10,000 Dead By Pincer
Vengeance Evangel
Ultima Exitium
Reckoning of the Blade
Thymos Beast
Empire of Prevarication
The Omegaddon
Tusk of the Black Sow
Line up:
Matt Barnes – Guitars
Gary White – Vocals
Kevin Paradis – Session Drums
All music by Matt Barnes
Mixed & mastered by Andrea Petucco at MSTR Sound Studio
Cover art by Dávid Glomba | Illustrations by Nethertemple Designs
Chaos Inception is back. Vengeance Evangel is here.
https://facebook.com/lavadome
https://facebook.com/chaosinception
“DIMENSÃO HORRENDA” is a colossal return, to say the least, and all you can do is to give it a chance because it’s totally worth it. Continuing its reign of terror, Perversus elevates all Black Metal glory within its tradition with a major boost tribute to evil, wrath, and cruelty. Reminding you all that, VETUS SANGUIS buzz saw riffs are made to invoke darkness and torment, and the grim vocals, fully sung in Portuguese, strip out the flesh from your misery turning it into ice cold dust.
This eerie hypnotic landscape phantomized by draught, despair and aggression stands as a hymn to those who travel in the abyss of their soulless existence. With these ten outstanding songs, VETUS SANGUIS will conquer all listeners and make them beg for pity. We even dare to say, “Dimensão Horrenda” has all to be an instant classic and, for sure, a malicious blood pact with vile rawness will be made to accomplish this vision. Absolutely Vicious! Satanik Ritual On... Religion Bullshit Off...
VETUS SANGUIS - "CAPÍTULO I - DIMENSÃO HORRENDA"
Cassette Limited to 50 copies hand numbered.
CD Limited to 100 copies hand numbered.
Tracklist:
01. Campos Infernais [04:06]
02. Ódio Viciante [04:33]
03. Gritos Silenciosos [05:03]
04. Trombetas Diabólicas [04:37]
05. The Possibility of Life´s Destruction (Discharge Cover) [01:16]
06. Saturno [04:24]
07. Nada, Faz Sentido [05:10]
08. Dimensão Horrenda [03:36]
09. Jardim de Mármore [04:39]
10. Transcendência [01:30]
All songs, instruments, vocals and lyrics by Perversus.
Mixed and Mastered by Perversus.
Recorded Winter 2023 to Summer 2023 at Sanguinis Cultus Studios.
Artwork and Logo by Blaspher.
Layout by Allefer Rocha.
Promo writings by Aion.
RELEASE DATE 16th April 2025
CASSETTE Limited to 50 copies hand numbered.
CD Limited to 100 copies hand numbered.
HELLPACK CD + CASSETTE Limited to 30 copies.
Official Distribution by HELLSTORE EUROPE
Available through Murder Records
Co-released with Helldprod Records
https://www.facebook.com/VetusSanguis
www.murder-records.eu
Hailing from Thane (Mumbai), Eternal Returns is a powerhouse metal band that has been tearing through the scene since 2010. Their name draws inspiration from the ancient Indian philosophical concept of the eternal cycle—birth, life, death, and rebirth—a theme deeply rooted in Indian spirituality. This ethos resonates through their music, lyrics, and identity, forging a sound that is as profound as it is powerful.
Blending the raw aggression of modern metal with hauntingly melodic undertones, Eternal Returns crafts a soundscape that is both destructive and deeply accessible. Their lyrical themes delve into mythology, existentialism, and the human struggle for liberation—a cathartic journey through the endless cycle of existence.
The album artwork is more than a visual—it’s a narrative. Each symbol encapsulates a facet of humanity’s eternal struggle:
Crown – The weight of Pride.
Star (Baphomet) – The slumber of Sloth.
Pig Head – The feast of Gluttony.
Eye with Dollar – The hunger of Greed.
Dagger – The sting of Envy.
Heart – The fire of Lust.
Nuclear – The fury of Wrath.
At the heart of the chaos lies the diamond, encircled by the serpent—an emblem of the band itself. This intricate masterpiece, forged in chaos, symbolizes Eternal Returns’ vision: raw, precious, and ready to unleash its unrelenting might.
Will you face the sins within?
Tracklist:
1. Sloth
2. Lust
3. Envy
4. Greed
5. Gluttony
6. Wrath
7. Pride
8. Emasculator
From the crushing grooves of thrash to the soaring melodies of death metal, Eternal Returns transcends boundaries and redefines the limits of heavy music. Their sonic alchemy merges melodic death, metalcore, thrash, and groove into a singular, awe-inspiring force.
Experience the Sins Within
Artwork by the incredible @fajar_rahadian_artwork
Follow Eternal Returns on their journey and join the revolution. The cycle begins anew. Will you dare to enter?
ETERNAL RETURNS ANNOUNCES EUROPEAN TOUR
Eternal Returns is thrilled to hit the road for our debut European Tour! The wait is over! After years of relentless dedication, passion, and unyielding belief in our craft, Eternal Returns is ecstatic to announce our first-ever European Tour!
This isn’t just another chapter in our story, it’s a monumental leap forward, a testament to the hard work, energy, and emotion poured into every riff, every lyric, and every performance.
We’re ready to unleash our raw power and electrifying energy to brand-new audiences across Europe. This is the moment we’ve been working toward, and we’re diving headfirst into the journey of a lifetime.
DAWNING OF SINS – EUROPEAN TOUR 2025
Tour Dates:
14.03 (Friday) – Hospoda Brouk, Prague, Czech Republic 🇨🇿
15.03 (Saturday) – S8 Underground, Budapest, Hungary 🇭🇺
16.03 (Sunday) – Collosseum, Košice, Slovakia 🇸🇰
19.03 (Wednesday) – Barrak, Ostrava, Czech Republic 🇨🇿
20.03 (Thursday) – AC Klub, Hradec Králové, Czech Republic 🇨🇿
21.03 (Friday) – Gustaf Pekarna, Maribor, Slovenia 🇸🇮
22.03 (Saturday) – Club Eks, Split, Croatia 🇭🇷
To the ones who doubted us keep doubting. To the ones who stood by us—this is your victory, too.
This tour is more than a journey; it’s a celebration of resilience, passion, and the unbreakable connection between us and you our supporters, our family. Together, we’re bringing Eternal Returns to the world stage.
https://brutalrecords.com/eternal-returns/
A new force in Blackened Death Metal has emerged to lay waste to 2025! FLESHSPOIL, featuring veteran players from Arsis, The Final Sleep, and Illucinus, will release full-length debut album, The Beginning of the End, March 28 on digital format!
Fans of classic death, black, and doom metal take note! FLESHSPOIL delivers a haunting and aggressive soundscape, and features a lineup of seasoned musicians: Jeff Andrews (guitar/vocals), a veteran of New York’s metal scene, known for his work with The Final Sleep, Armor Column, Hush, Ironweed, Scavengers, and Held Under. Mike Van Dyne (drums), known for his role in Arsis, where he played on acclaimed releases such as A Celebration of Guilt and A Diamond for Disease, and toured globally alongside heavyweights like Behemoth, Arch Enemy, Exodus, Cynic, Dying Fetus, Grave, Necrophagist, Napalm Death, and Six Feet Under. Dan Saltzman (bass), hailing from the Bay Area, whose impressive work has been showcased in Illucinus and The Hunt, as well as recent demonstration videos for ESP bass guitars.
Produced and mixed by Brett Portzer (Skinless, Author & Punisher, Arsis), The Beginning of the End consists of six tracks clocking in at 37 minutes. It is the creative vision of Andrews and Van Dyne, who recorded two albums and performed together alongside such notable bands as At The Gates, Wolves In The Throne Room, Sanctuary, Rivers of Nihil, Fates Warning, All That Remains, and many others with their previous band, The Final Sleep. The Beginning of the End additionally includes guest appearances by Kyle Chapman (Aethereus, Blighted Eye), John Judson (Rwake, Scott Kelly), and Petr Oplatka (Illucinus).
Pre-order The
Beginning of the End:
https://fleshspoilofficial.bandcamp.com/album/the-beginning-of-the-end
Track Listing:
1. Bleed Through This Life
2. Skies Turn To Graves
3. Fleshspoil
4. Walking Dead
5. A Frail Demise
6. Born Into Despair
Credits:
Guitar solo and additional chaos on “Bleed Through This Life” by Kyle Chapman of Aethereus and Blighted Eye.
Guitar solo on “Walking Dead” by Petr Oplatka of Illucinus.
Lap steel guitar on “Bleed Through This Life” and “Skies Turn To Graves” by John Judkins of Rwake.
Drum tracking engineered by Brett Portzer at White Lake Music & Post.
Guitar and vocal tracking engineered by Van Dyne/Andrews.
Produced, mixed & mastered by Brett Portzer.
Music and arrangements by Andrews/Van Dyne. Lyrics by Andrews.
Cover art: “L’Umana Fragilità” by Salvator Rosa (1656)
Line-up:
Mike Van Dyne - Drums
Jeff Andrews - Guitar/Vocals
Dan Saltzman - Bass
https://fleshspoilofficial.bandcamp.com/album/the-beginning-of-the-end
Video link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nBDAr3f_fmQ
Pitchfork is a thrash/death metal band founded in 2020 from Andrea Serra, Sardinian bass player (Kelevra, Korw € Figaw, ex Infantry NL) based in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. The band's music is inspired by the NWOTM sound but with a death/grind/black component and influenced by bands as Slayer, old Sepultura, Kreator, Cannibal Corpse, Lamb Of God, Vader, Suffocation, Pantera, old Decapitated, Dying Fetus, Misery Index, Bolt Thrower and many others.
In 2022, having multiple tracks ready, Andrea decides to record an EP through various collaborations and session players such as Floor Van Kuijk (Korpse NL), Raphael Saini (Cripple Bastards IT), Marco Prij (Cryptosis NL), Marcel Tjepkema (Caedere NL) Adrian Neagoe (ex Tragacanth NL), Jake Shuker (Nargate GE), Vidal Wildeboer (Millstone NL) and Glenn Veldman (Headless Hunter NL).
The next step was then to look for a stable formation to play live, that, after few changes of lineup, has been found in Raaf Atasi, Syrian guitar player (Anomic NL, Paindemonium GE, Onkt NL) which joined Pitchfork in January 2024, participating to the recording sessions of the EP itself, Robb Vrijenhoek (ex Pyaemia NL, ex Disavowed NL, ex Buried NL) and Emanuele Quaranta (Wormodon IT/NL), which, respectively at the drums and voice, joined forces in September and December 2024.
The choice for the name of the EP fell on Horror Trance (completely released the 11th of January 2025 on Bandcamp and available in digital and physical format), composed by 4 modern thrash/death metal tracks, mixed and mastered by Alberto Bandino at Cutfire Mixing Studio, trying to make a point on the conditions of today's society seen as as a collectivity and as a singular, reflecting on how we reached this situation through an internal trip to realize it.
The band is already working on the composition and recording of new tracks for the next release, which will be an album this time, looking for a second guitar player and getting ready to play live and bring destruction around Europe.
https://linktr.ee/pitchforknl
FFO: Lamb of God, Hatebreed, Malevolence, Get the Shot
The clip was filmed last year at the beginning of the summer festival season at the sold-out Lucerna Music Bar, Prague, where CRIPPLED FINGERS performed as the support of Biohazard and Downset.
Video link: https://www.submithub.com/link/crippled-fingers-born-in-failure
CRIPPLED FINGERS is a 4-piece metal band from Prague, CZE.
Released two albums, EP, a lot of video singles and did countless concerts in Czechia and abroad. Their strength is a cheeky and hard live show that allowed them to perform at Brutal Assault, Fajtfest, Czech Death Fest and to support legends such as Guilt Trip, In Other Climes, Worst, Risk It!, No Turning Back, Pro-Pain, First Blood, Hoods and if there was no C19 even Madball. They're currently promoting their third studio album.
https://linktr.ee/CrippledFingers
GOMOLD was formed in 2024 and they presents us chaotic hymns from the occult arts of Black Metal, where we can be abruptly immersed in the abysses of infernal depths and where the Luciferian demons will make a filthy feast with our mortal flesh...
GOMOLD's debut demo is titled "DEMO-MMXXIV" where you can be swallowed by three hymns of impure agony, where perverse melodies vomited with blasphemous blood on the filthy altars of the profane ceremonies of death. GOMOLD's debut demo will be released soon on Cassette format by Murder Records with a edition limited to 50 hand-numbered copies...
Satanik Filthy On... Nasty Christianity Off...
Demo Cassette limited to 50 hand-numbered copies
Tracklist:
01 - Örvénylő Sötétség [05:22]
02 - Zugló Démona [04:34]
03 - Fekete Mocsár [07:34]
All music composed by Crotalos and Lucius.
All lyrics written by Crotalos and Mandragoea.
Made in the Zvgloian Cave.
Recorded and mixed: Tas Balint Pataki and Attila Csihar.
Special Thanks to Daniel „Schleki” Schlekman, David Deak and Endrion.
Layout done by Alemão and Danihell Slaughter.
Release date april 4th 2025
Official distribution by Hellstore Europe
Pre Order will open soon
The Zvgloian Heretics:
Crotalos [Guitars]
Mandragora [Vocals]
Lucius [Drums]
Big Chris [Bass]
https://gomold.bandcamp.com/album/demo-mmxxiv-2?mc_cid=37aae728bf&mc_eid=20155afc03
www.murder-records.eu
Fulaing released two-song debut, An End Held Dear, on February 5. Streaming now on all digital platforms, as well as available on cassette via Bandcamp, An End Held Dear is a grand introduction to a talented new band that is sure to command listener attention right ouft of the gate!
Recorded over 2024 in the band’s home studio, located on the Historic Isabella Bowen Henderson property, tucked away amongst lush hidden gardens in the heart of Raleigh, NC, An End Held Dear seeks to showcase what Fulaing has to offer! The title track bleeds between blackened folk and melodic death metal, while "Like Deserts Dream Of Rain" draws from funeral doom and DSBM to create a cinematic soundscape, all of which serves as accompaniment to the grief and suffering of existence while longing for something more.
Formed in the last gasps of 2023, Raleigh, North Carolina’s Fulaing channels suffering into a soundscape of loss, melancholia and a longing for more. Taking inspiration from black metal, folk, funeral doom, and melo death to conjure the resonance of grief and sorrow.
FFO: Katatonia, Insomnium,
Wolves In The Throne Room, Agalloch,Virgin Black
The official video for the title track, "An End Held Dear," was released previously and is available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fJ1BgHQMFZY
Track Listing:
1. An End Held Dear
2. Like Deserts Dream of Rain
Credits:
Logan Holloway - Guitar, Keys, Vocals, Engineer, Artwork
Todd Houck - Guitars, Vocals
Joel Willis - Drums
EYN - Bass
Laura Mooney - Violin
Nate Stokes - Resonator, Synth, Backing Vocals
Jordan King - Guitar Solo
Ryan Masecar - Mastering
Smara Kand - Music Videos
Line-Up:
Logan Holloway - Guitar, Keys, Vocals (ex Mo’ynoq)
Todd Houck - Guitars, Vocals
Joel Willis - Drums
EYN - Bass (Nganga, Nocurous Lust, Cyperian)
Laura Mooney - Violin (Black Bouquet)
Nate Stokes - Resonator, Synth, Backing Vocals (Nganga, Noctomb)
https://fulaing.bandcamp.com/album/an-end-held-dear-cassingle
Format: Digital CD / Physical CD
Label: Independent Release
For fans of Dodheimsgard, Oranssi Pazuzu, Schammasch and the like…. For fans of Dodheimsgard, Oranssi Pazuzu, Schammasch and the like….
Tracklist:
01 Cthrl
02 Squid Pro Quo
03 Abysmal Quatrain
04 Transformation
05 The Illusion of Control
06 Mantra
Long before the name Cthuluminati cast its shadow over the Dutch metal scene, the story began with Marquis. This solo project, initiated in 2005 by ambitious musician and visionary Devi Hisgen, gave rise to a torrent of atmospheric and experimental black metal. With a relentless creative drive, Devi quickly built a loyal following, earning critical acclaim for his work. However, side projects and live collaborations with other bands led to a temporary pause for Marquis.
Still, the desire to bring his music to the stage never faded. Determined to revive his solo work in a live setting, Devi began searching for like-minded musicians who could bring his vision to life. After a period of trial and error, the lineup took shape with Rami Wohl on guitar and Stefan Strausz on bass. Together, they started playing shows and creating new material. The input from his bandmates added a fresh dynamic to the music, gradually steering it into new, uncharted territory.
When their drummer left due to personal reasons, the band faced a pivotal moment. By then, the music had evolved into an eclectic fusion of styles that transcended the roots of Marquis. Embracing this new direction, the group decided to start anew, rebranding themselves as Cthuluminati. The name signified not only a fresh beginning but also a commitment to boundless creativity, untethered by genre or expectation.
Armed with new material but lacking a permanent drummer, the band invited Rick Lieffering, drummer of black-folk metal band Fenris, to join them in the studio. Rick recorded the entirety of Reliqideus—their ambitious debut album—and also played drums for several live shows. Around the same time, Cthuluminati released their first single, "El Lizard Birth" (2016), a track written during the Marquis era. The song served as a harbinger of their transformation: a journey from atmospheric black ’n roll to the eclectic, psychedelic, and avant-garde metal that defines Cthuluminati today.
The search for a permanent drummer, however, continued. After an extensive search, the band found their perfect match in Seth van de Loo, the former drummer of Dutch death metal band Severe Torture. Seth, seeking a new creative direction, was immediately captivated by Cthuluminati’s demos. His arrival marked a turning point, as the band entered a new phase of both musical and personal synergy. By the time Reliqideus was officially released in 2019, Seth had joined the lineup, solidifying Cthuluminati as a cohesive and formidable force. The album’s blend of diverse influences created a unique and cohesive sound, earning glowing reviews from online metal outlets and enthusiastic responses from live audiences.
Complete once more, the four-headed entity of Cthuluminati was more determined than ever. They played numerous shows, including opening slots for Carach Angren and Rotting
Christ, and set their sights on recording a follow-up album. Their second album, Tentacula, is set for release in March 2025 and promises to dive even deeper into their signature mix of psychedelic, avant-garde, and progressive metal. The result is a soundscape where the boundaries between black metal, sludge, and experimental elements dissolve into a hypnotic realm.
Cthuluminati’s mission remains clear: to create music without limits—a space where the absurd meets the sublime, and innovation reigns supreme.
https://www.facebook.com/Cthuluminati
After 3 EPs and while preparing its debut album to be released later in 2025, NOIRSUAIRE (Black Metal - South West of France) returns with a new EP called "The Wrath Of The Silent Temples". It features 4 tracks of old fashioned Black Metal in the vein of Bekhira, Sargeist, Gorgoroth. For this release which must be considered a preludium to the first Noirsuaire album which is currently being recorded, Noirsuaire mastermind N is once again joined by drummer Agravh (ex ACOD, Beyond The Permafrost) but this time another contribution has been called: Mildrac who plays church organ interludes.
https://khaoszophy.com/
Standard jewel case CD with Obi, limited edition to 300 copies
Genre: Death Black Metal
Country: México
Release date: February 11th 2025
The band was founded in 2016 in the city of León, Guanajuato (Mexico).
At the end of 2018 they released a promo demo "Initiation" with the following lineup:
Slaughter lord (drums)
Blasphemous demigod (guitar)
Sadoghoul (vocals)
In 2022 the demo is released again in cassette format by the Dark Recollections label. The debut album Desecration Rotten Corpse is recorded between June and July 2024, and will be released by the Death in Pieces Records label in early 2025.
This is an album dedicated to blasphemy, dark and rotten sound towards the abysses.
Tracklist:
Baptized
Blasphemous Priest
Perpetual Cult Of Perversion
Evil Domain
Obscurity
Hossana In The Abyss
Segregation of The Morbid Cross
CD limited to 300 copies
Recording credits:
All music were performed and recorded by Manifestum Darkness
Recorded between June and July 2024
Credits:
Art by: Marga Menchaca
Layout by Ernesto Montero @ Brutal Design
https://www.facebook.com/deathinpiecesrecs/
https://www.facebook.com/people/Manifestum-darkness/100064140368032/
Obscureviolence have forged a terrifying, dark and thick sound by taking the best elements of death and black metal. It's not all brute force either as the songwriting is surprisingly well thought out and flows smoothly too. It's a release meant for repeat listens. No Clean Singing premiered their title track which can be found at https://www.nocleansinging.com/2024/12/23/an-ncs-premiere-obscureviolence-refuting-the-flesh/
Excerpt - "a swiftly changing kaleidoscope of unhinged yet still groovesome savagery that by turns is berserk and brazen, demented and dismal, feral and exultant, thuggish and freakish"
OBSCUREVIOLENCE- “REFUTING THE FLESH”
For
fans of - Crypts
of Despair, Mgla, Skaphos, Morbid Angel, Viande, Burial Hordes, Saevus Finis
Featuring members of the death metal band Horror God, Obscureviolence are a new entity channelling the darkest and vilest sounds of black and death metal. They've brought elements of the two styles together, the raw, acerbic edge of black metal and the fearsome heft of death metal. They go hand-in-hand with their distinct features enhancing the overall sound, which comes off as surprisingly cohesive and powerful. As intimidating and loathsome their music is, which becomes a force of nature when they go on a rampage, they do know the importance of pacing and make sure to let the darker parts come to the fore and add a mysterious, ominous aura to the proceedings and also let the subtle dissonance seep deeper into the subconscious. For a debut, their songs are remarkably well-constructed and balanced, without letting go of their capacity for wanton mayhem, while heralding the coming of a new kind of power.
Line up:
Sergey B. (Horror God) - Bass guitar, vocals
Sergey T. (Horror God) - Guitar
Dmitry L. - Drums
Artwork - S.TkN. (Sergey T.)
Track listing
1. Exodus
2. Refuting the Flesh
3. Source of Life
4. Spiritual Agony
5. The Absurdity of Existence
6. Pulse of Subconscious Cruelty
Release date - February 14th, 2025
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Thank you very much! Kunal Choksi Label owner Transcending Obscurity Mumbai, India
Label: Comatose Music
Release Date: March 7th 2025
Genre: Brutal Death Metal
For fans of: Cryptopsy | Suffocation | Unfathomable Ruination | Bludgeoned
I lean over your bed and stare down into those frantic, desperate eyes that scream silently from the red chaos of your face; all those smooth planes and protruding features transformed – as if by magic – into a shattered topography of suppurating sinkholes, shards and splinters, tattered musculature and tiny remnants of skin. An endlessly fascinating dreamscape of wounds! Meanwhile your entrails coil and glisten like enchanted serpents and white bones stand out, tall and proud, hard towers against a pleasing backdrop of sanguine softness. I give you a reassuring smile, exercising my best bedside manner before moving on to the next patient. All is going well…
A strike force formed by veterans of a thousand campaigns beyond the boundaries of morality and civilised society, members of Vituperate, Purulent Necrosis, Anal Stabwound and many more, Chordoma are here to deliver a horrifying assault of brutal death metal, a self-titled EP of merciless, scalding intensity. Beginning in a blinding blur of precision drumming and menacing, circling riffs, ‘Medically Induced Asphyxiation’ proceeds to land blow after jarring blow – shaking the brain and loosening the teeth – a no holds barred welcome to the carnage to come. ‘Innermost Intestinal Exposure’ will have worshippers of brutality in raptures as it erupts in deranged violence, delivering riffs like incisive stab wounds and touches of inventive cruelty that only the most accomplished practitioners of sonic devastation are capable. As this masterful display of the utmost extremity continues from track to track, instruments are wielded as implements of pain infliction and each element of the Chordoma sound moves with cold precision - locking, releasing, spinning, engaging, dissecting - a machine of insane design and perverse purpose…and within the claustrophobic onslaught, the surging waves of liquidised and putrefied bodies, moments of twisted genius gleam like baited hooks, drawing you back into the organised chaos of blood and agony time after time after time.
Adorned in the cruel and visceral artwork of Wong Sinting Death (Apogean, Hysterectomy, Chainsaw Disgorgement etc) and mixed and mastered to gore-soaked perfection by Travis Cook (Human Excoriation, Vituperate) at Unique Sound Design, the Chordoma EP, featuring five tracks of supreme brutal death metal, will be unleashed by Comatose Music on March 7th. This titanic collection of meticulously sculpted sadism will set the standards for all pretenders to the throne of relentless, rapacious destruction that follow in its wake. Nothing has prepared you for this…
Line-up:
Justin D. - Vocals
Blake S. – Guitars/Bass
Nikhil T. – Drums
https://www.comatosemusic.com/
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U.S. Traditional Heavy Metal quintet, PREHISTORIA, have released CRYPTIC HALO, their first full-length album, on CD and digital formats via Bandcamp, as well as on the usual streaming platforms. StormSpell Records will release the album February 15 on CD. The vinyl LP version will be released by Alone Records in the Spring.
FFO: Blind Guardian, Persuader, Iced Earth, Manticora
Prehistoria had this to say about Cryptic Halo:
"We are thrilled to announce the completion of our debut album, Cryptic Halo. This project has been a true labor of love, forged through countless hours of passion, dedication, and focused effort. Rooted in traditional heavy metal, Cryptic Halo weaves in elements of power, thrash, and black metal to create a sound that’s both classic and dynamic. Crafted by devoted fans of heavy metal, for heavy metal fans, it stands as a celebration of the genre we hold so dear. It’s been a challenging yet rewarding journey, and we can’t wait to share this milestone with you as we prepare for its release."
Track
Listing:
1. Futile Invocation of Cosmic Acknowledgement
2. Rise
3. Salvation Denied
4. Obsidian Gateways
5. Everlasting Legacy
6. Paradise Lost
7. Crown of the Resolute
8. Crucible of Shadows
9. Dreamchaser
Bio:
Prehistoria is a traditional heavy metal band hailing from the American Midwest, combining the raw power of classic metal with influences from power, thrash, and black metal. Their sound is steeped in the genre’s roots, delivering crushing riffs and soaring melodies with a sharp, modern edge that feels both familiar and new.
Cryptic Halo Credits:
All songs (except "Futle Invocation...") written and performed by Prehistoria.
"Futile Invocation of Cosmic Acknowledgement" written and produced by Dan Wagoner.
Lyrics by Alonso Donoso.
Produced, tracked, and engineered by Dan Wagoner.
Drums recorded by Joe Viers at Sonic Lounge Studios.
Additional guitars recorded by Ethan Vawter.
Bass recorded by Ian Bender.
Mixed and mastered by Simone Mularoni at Domination Studio.
Album art by Adam Burke.
Logo design by Chris Hurst.
Additional design by Alonso Donoso and Ian Bender.
Line-Up:
Alonso “Zo” Donoso - Vocals
Shaun Cothron - Guitar
Max Otworth - Guitar
Ian Bender - Bass
Cody Johns - Drums
https://www.facebook.com/prehistoriaband
Their debut album "DOOMERISM" will be released on June 2025 in partnership with BLOODROCK RECORDS and will be out in LP, digipakCD and digital format.
With influences as diverse as CATHEDRAL, GOATSNAKE, TYPE O NEGATIVE, DANZIG, TIAMAT, AGANOOR moves from the Eternal City creating an oppressive Doom Metal wrapped in a gothic breeze, and blended with the retro tones of the rawest of Stoner Rock.
Their music is claustrophobic, yet hypnotic, a Doom Metal characterized by massive, down-tuned riffs and psychedelic atmosphere.
Dan, Anth, Stephen and Alex are the protagonists behind AGANOOR, and they are about to present their music, which appears like a heavy ritual shrouded in mist on the shores of a lake.
Comments AGANOOR:
“We’re glad to announce we’ve joined forces with My Kingdom Music and that BloodRock Records will be the official partner of our release. We are beyond stoked to become part of the incredible legacy. We can't wait to share our music and everything we're working on with as many people as possible!".
https://linktr.ee/mykingdommusic
https://www.facebook.com/aganoorband
Montréal
(CA) - THE RETICENT, one of the most
emotionally gripping and thought-provoking bands in progressive metal, will
make their Canadian debut at PROGSTORM FESTIVAL in
Montréal on August 10, 2025. This will also mark their first-ever
international performance, making their set a must-see event for progressive
music fans. Led by multi-instrumentalist Chris Hathcock, The Reticent is
renowned for their deeply immersive concept albums, weaving intricate
storytelling with intense musicality.
Their latest album, The Oubliette, is a favorite among the ProgStorm team; a devastatingly powerful piece of progressive storytelling that guides listeners through the seven stages of Alzheimer’s disease. Highly praised by fans of Opeth, Katatonia, and Swallow the Sun, The Oubliette has cemented The Reticent’s place as one of the most emotionally impactful bands in the genre.
The Reticent has previously performed at the legendary ProgPower USA XXII in 2023, where they left a lasting impression on audiences. They have also shared the stage with notable acts such as Insomnium, Swallow the Sun, Cynic, Elvenking, and Seven Spires, further solidifying their reputation as a force in progressive metal.
A few words from James Nelson, also member of progressive metal band Nospūn, on their participation in ProgStorm Festival:
"Greetings everyone! All of us in The Reticent look very much forward to playing ProgStorm’s inaugural concert in the beautiful city of Montreal. This will be our very first time not only playing in Canada, but playing
internationally as well, and we couldn’t ask for a better opportunity to knock both off of our bucket list! We can’t wait to share with you what will certainly be an emotionally charged and devastating performance featuring new music from the upcoming albums! We promise to give you every single bit of energy
we have—even if it kills us. Thank you to everyone who has supported us alongthe way, and we hope to see you there!" -James Nelson, The Reticent
Visit the band's ProgStorm page at https://www.progstorm.com/the-reticent
The ProgStorm Festival, presented by The Progspace and organized by Metal Shed Productions and collaborators, will be Canada’s first-ever festival dedicated entirely to the progressive metal genre. Scheduled for August 9th and 10th, 2025, this festival is set to showcase a diverse range of progressive metal sub-genres, from the classic sounds to the most experimental and extreme.
About The Progspace
The Progspace is an international platform dedicated to celebrating progressive music across various genres. From reviews and interviews to concert reports, The Progspace brings together a community of progressive music enthusiasts who share a passion for the genre. Their mission is to promote progressive music and support both emerging and established artists.
About Metal Shed Productions
Metal Shed Productions is a Montreal-based production company focused on supporting and promoting emerging local metal bands. Their goal is to provide a platform for new artists to reach wider audiences, while also organizing events that highlight the diversity of the metal community.
https://www.facebook.com/progstormfestival
Founder and guitarist Michael Amott says about PAPER TIGER:
“With 'Blood Dynasty' almost here, we thought we’d sneak in another single for you! PAPER TIGER is a personal favorite—these riffs are so much fun to play. The accompanying video was shot on a German airfield last summer with our visionary friend Mumpi. Turn it up and let it roar!”
"Blood Dynasty", the 12th studio album from ARCH ENEMY, delivers 11 brand-new tracks brimming with the band’s signature crushing guitar riffs and intense guttural energy.
Stream PAPER TIGER here: https://archenemy.lnk.to/PaperTiger-SingleNe
Watch the music video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FcVz1KXkzoA
Melancholy
and decadence are the keywords of "THE LAST DANCE",
the first single ETERNAL WHITE TREES unveil from
their second album "PRELUDE OF LOSS".
Here is the official video for the song: https://youtu.be/B_aEqxjItJQ
With their debut album "The Summer That Will Not Come", the Sicilian ETERNAL WHITE TREES gave lovers of melancholy their ideal soundtrack. Now they return to the scene with "Prelude Of Loss", an album that accentuates that soul even more, enriching it with new shades with an always decadent tone, able to carry the listener who have their musical background in the most painful dynamics of Metal and Post Rock of KATATONIA, SWALLOW THE SUN and NOVEMBRE, into a musical universe made of sad atmospheres and obscure melodies.
Born once again from the meeting of the three souls (Gerassimos Evangelou - LORD AGHEROS, Antonio Billé - ANAKONDA and Andrea Tilenni - FEAR OF ETERNITY, ex SINOATH), "Prelude Of Loss" will be released on digipak CD and digital format via My Kingdom Music on March 21st, 2025 and you can PRE-Order it at: https://t.ly/BBFUp
This new album will dig into your soul in search of the most hidden emotions!
https://linktr.ee/mykingdommusic
https://www.facebook.com/eternalwhitetrees
"Ophidian Memory is pleased to announce that it has signed with WormHoleDeath to bring Carrion Lord to the physical realm!" said Blake "As a solo project, it can be difficult to handle everything that comes with being a band and a business at the same time, and WormHoleDeath will help tremendously in my reach and output."
The Vision Behind Ophidian Memory
Ophidian Memory, born from the creative mind of Blake Lamoureux, uses a foundation of melodic death metal while seamlessly blending subgenres like black metal, thrash, progressive metal, and metalcore. The Vision Behind Ophidian Memory
Ophidian Memory, born from the creative mind of Blake Lamoureux, uses a foundation of melodic death metal while seamlessly blending subgenres like black metal, thrash, progressive metal, and metalcore.
Each album unfolds tales set in a sprawling fictional universe, where beings of light and dark are locked in eternal conflict—plotting to destroy humanity, each other, and Existence itself.
Exploring "Carrion Lord"
"Carrion Lord" is a dive into the dark and brutal, a relentless morphing display of new territories for Ophidian Memory, as well as brief moments that hearken to previous stages of its sound. Contextually, it is a record that expands in-depth on the narrative aspect of Existence, with new characters, factions, and locations to build a world primed for fantasy and metal enjoyers alike. It is a product of passion that shows the growth of Ophidian Memory over the last three years and is but another bar to reach above for the next record.
Sonically, "Carrion Lord" captures the raw aggression and intricate melodies fans expect while showcasing a fearless exploration of new dimensions. This release solidifies Ophidian Memory as a project that blends intensity, narrative depth, and an evolving sound.
Tracklist
:
1. The Mausoleum
2. Hunger of Your Deceased Deity
3. A Jewel in Grocinia
4. Fleshbinding Ritual
5. Carrion Lord
6. The Murder on Warforged Soil
7. Hollowed
8. Sculptors of Seraphic Tributes
9. Kept from Dust
10. Bloodborne
With "Carrion Lord" ready to make waves in the metal scene, Ophidian Memory’s journey is only beginning. Mark your calendars for March 21, 2025, and get ready to immerse yourself in a world where fantasy and ferocity collide.
https://ophidianmemory.bandcamp.com/
Belgian
Death Metallers DODENGOD unleashed their new full-length album "HERALDS
OF A DYING AGE" on February 28 via Pest Records
Belgian Death Black Metal force DODENGOD returns with a vengeance! Following their 2018 debut album "Salvation", the band is set to release their highly anticipated sophomore full-length, "Heralds of a Dying Age", on February 28 via Pest Records.
Founded by YvS (guitars, bass) and SVN (vocals, lyrics, mix, mastering), DODENGOD expanded its ranks in 2021 with the addition of drummer Barduk, bringing a new level of intensity and organic brutality to their sound. "Heralds of a Dying Age" is a ten-track symphony of death and destruction, fully recorded and mixed by the band itself. This new opus marks a shift from the industrial elements found on "Salvation", embracing a more traditional and raw Death Black Metal sound infused with subtle Doom Metal influences.
With themes deeply rooted in death, anti-religion, and misanthropy, "Heralds of a Dying Age" delivers an unrelenting sonic assault that is both old-school and unflinchingly dark. Fans can expect a crushing experience where ferocity meets haunting atmospheres, solidifying DODENGOD as a force to be reckoned with in the extreme metal scene.
Prepare for devastation—"Heralds of a Dying Age" arrives on February 28 via Pest Records!
Pre-order now: https://pestrecords.bandcamp.com/album/dodengod-heralds-of-a-dying-age
https://www.facebook.com/DodenGod/
https://pestrecords.bandcamp.com
THE
PIT
presents Award-Winning Documentary 'THE HISTORY OF METAL AND HORROR'
“In a way, 'Texas Chainsaw Massacre' is about the end of the world, and I think that might be why Leatherface and 'Texas Chainsaw Massacre' are so appealing in heavy metal. It's really apocalyptic and Leatherface is an apocalyptic character. I think that's where you start to see an overlap with the interests of a lot of heavy metal music."
As new addition to its list of programs, THE PIT VOD platform presents "The History Of Metal And Horror", a documentary that explores the history of heavy metal music and horror, and how the two genres ultimately crossed paths.
Various metal artists share their first introduction to horror, their favorite horror films, their influences, and more. Horror film icons also discuss how their films have influenced the horror genre, their connections to metal artists, and why metal and horror work well together
The electrifying fusion of heavy metal and horror, showing how these two genres have inspired, influenced, and collided to create a lasting cultural phenomenon.
Directed by Mike Schiff, this captivating documentary explores the origins of heavy metal, its profound ties to classic horror cinema, and its enduring cultural impact. "The History of Metal and Horror" offers a deep dive into the dynamic relationship between these two iconic genres, featuring insights from over sixty prominent figures in metal and horror.
Adding a creative twist, the film weaves its chapters with segments of a post-apocalyptic short film hosted by horror legend Michael Berryman. Interviewees include some of the biggest names in the industries, such as Alice Cooper, Rob Zombie, John Carpenter, John 5, Tom Savini, Kirk Hammett, Dave Mustaine, Corey Taylor, Kane Hodder, Jonathan Davis, Scott Ian, Doug Bradley, Sid Haig, Bill Moseley, and Chris Jericho.
and even watch their official lyric video below.
CRYPTS OF DESPAIR - “WE BELONG IN THE GRAVE”
For
fans of: Ulcerate, Mgla, Replicant, Skaphos, Krypts, Obscureviolence, Dead
Congregation, Saevus Finis
Lithuanian band Crypts of Despair have exemplified playing death metal in a fierce, ruthless and ball-bustingly heavy way. Just when you think they had perfected their sound bolstering it with all the right dark and vile elements on their highly acclaimed previous album, they decided to hone their sound some more on their new one. Clearly, they are not content to bask in the glory of their past efforts no matter how good they are, and have evolved and refined their sound further. The new album retains the band's intimidating demeanour but now the music is comparatively more condensed, visceral, intuitive, and even displays hints of melancholy. The execution remains forceful and the riffs are compelling enough to commit crimes, egged on by the relentless barrage of seemingly multi-tongued demonic vocals. The band functions as a unit better now than ever before with a thick, cohesive sound that drives the point home. This is sheer aural terror and they have become veritable masters of it. "We Belong In The Grave" is a bold step ahead for Crypts of Despair, maintaining the band's high standards while updating the sound for maximum impact and utter devastation.
Line up
Jonas Kanevičius - Vocals
Dovydas Auglys - Guitars
Tautvydas Kartanas - Guitars
Simonas Jurkevičius - Bass
Henri Mäll - Drums
Artwork by Vainius "Anomaly" Česnauskas
Track listing
1. We Belong In The Grave
2. Terminal Dias
3. Obliteration Of The Impure
4. Expulsion To Purgatory
5. Undisillusioned
6. Seizures
7. Precipitous
8. Gaze Of The Adversary
9. Burial Of The World
Release date - April 18th, 2025
https://www.facebook.com/transcendingobscurityrecords
https://www.facebook.com/cryptsofdespair
Thank you very much! Kunal Choksi Label owner Transcending Obscurity Mumbai, India
Worthülsen und Peinlichkeiten sind garantiert!
Bisher hat man Sataninchen wohl häufig als unterreflektierenden Blödelbarden vernommen, wenngleich seine Inhalte immer auch aus einer Missbilligung der Gegebenheiten resultierten. Natürlich zelebrierte er dies selten mit dem erhobenen Zeigefinger. Nun besinnt sich der hinter der Kunstfigur Sataninchen stehende Typ aber wieder mehr auf die Ursprünge seiner kreativen Tätigkeiten und präsentiert uns mit dem Song "Ich kann Kanzler" ein Fundamentalärgernis in Form einer überparteilichen Gesellschaftskritik. Ob der Zeigefinger erhoben oder richtungsweisend ist, scheint nicht ganz klar, aber der Text funktioniert über verschiedene Ebenen, lässt Interpretationsspielraum und scheint dennoch eindeutig. Das alles gepaart mit den typischen Sataninchen-Lyrik-Insignien von erwachsenen Kinderreimen.
Das Cover-Design unterlegt das neue musikalische Werk. Ein Adler der von Geiern zerfetzt wird, ein Kampf ist entbrannt. Im Hintergrund sehen wir einen Agitator, Politiker, Redner, Prediger in seiner Funktion des Verkündens und Präsentators. Alles spielt sich einer nahezu religös anmutenden Kathedrale der Macht ab, die eher einer Echo- und Horchkammer mit überdimensionierten Lautsprechern oder Horchmuscheln erinnert. Das neue Heiligtum sind Götzenbilder wie Heuschrecken und Geier. Alles mutet an, als wäre es vom Zeremonienmeister durchkonzipiert und orchestriert, selbst das Chaos im Vordergrund scheint von der Person auf dem Podest dirigiert.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ib8s8lF_WPo
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Mit ihrer neuen Single „KEIN HAPPY END“ (VÖ: 14.02.2025)
schlagen SICK OF SOCIETY ein neues Kapitel in ihrer
Bandgeschichte auf. Die Entwicklungen der letzten Jahre haben ihre Sicht auf
die Welt fundamental verändert. Die Band, die seit jeher für soziale
Gerechtigkeit, Antifaschismus und gegen die krankhaften Auswüchse des
Kapitalismus eintritt, widmet sich nun den drängenden Herausforderungen der
Gegenwart – und richtet dabei den Fokus auf ein brandaktuelles Thema: die
künstliche Intelligenz.„Kein Happy End“ ist ein flammender Appell, nicht blind der scheinbaren Verheißung technologischen Fortschritts zu folgen. Die Menschheit zeigt sich einmal mehr geblendet von ihrer eigenen Hybris und der Illusion einer strahlenden Zukunft. Doch die schimmernden Oberflächen verbergen die düsteren Schattenseiten: Überwachung, Abhängigkeit und die Erosion menschlicher Werte. „Auch wenn es so schön glänzt, das hier hat kein Happy End.“
Auch 2025 bleibt SICK OF SOCIETY ihrer kompromisslosen musikalischen Haltung treu: Die Musik ist weiterhin schnell, direkt und mit einer ungebrochenen Wut im Bauch. Doch auf „Kein Happy End“ zeigt sich eine neue, tiefere Facette ihres Politpunks. Die Verzweiflung angesichts eines scheinbar übermächtigen Gegners ist spürbar, genauso wie die unermüdliche Entschlossenheit, nicht aufzugeben. Melodiösere Passagen und komplexere Arrangements verstärken den emotionalen Nachhall und machen die Dringlichkeit der Thematik greifbar. Der Sound ist wütend, düster und gleichzeitig erschreckend aktuell.
Mit „Kein Happy End“ liefert SICK OF SOCIETY den Soundtrack zur Dystopie. Es ist nicht nur ein Song, sondern eine Warnung – ein Spiegel unserer Gesellschaft, die sich im Rausch des Fortschritts verliert. Es ist ein verzweifelter Versuch, der Katastrophe zu entkommen.
"Kein Happy End" auf YouTube: https://youtu.be/2D5CWNAd3Dk
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Kraków (PL) - Polish Death Metal duo, DORMANT ORDEAL, are set to release TOOTH AND NAIL, the band's first for Willowtip and fourth overall, on April 18! The album will be available on CD, vinyl, cassette, and digital formats, and follows widely praised third album, The Grand Scheme of Things.
The first single, "HALO OF BONES," was the first song written for the album. Guitarist Maciej Nieścioruk notes that "it was composed shortly after the release of 2021's The Grand Scheme of Things" and "features the outstanding work of Chason Westmoreland who played drums on the whole album." Nieścioruk goes on to say that "Halo of Bones" " is straightforward and to the point. Enjoy the first taste of Tooth and Nail."
"Halo of Bones" is available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E0DNX0wnpCo
"We worked hard to make this fourth album happen," says guitarist Maciej Nieścioruk. "JNS Studio once again did a great job tuning in to our suggestions, while having the support of Willowtip gave us freedom to focus on creativity without being distracted. Stick around and have a listen once it's released, might be just what you're looking for."
Dormant Ordeal was formed in 2008. Their debut album It Rains, It Pours (2013), showcased the aggressive and energetic sound, while We Had It Coming (2016) refined their songwriting with thought-out structures and darker textures. Released in 2021, The Grand Scheme of Things was critically acclaimed for blending brutal precision with blackened influences and a thought-provoking lyrical approach. Over the years, known for their intense and atmospheric approach to the genre, the band has established itself as a impactful entity in the modern death metal scene.
Pre-order:
https://willowtip.com/bands/details/dormant-ordeal.aspx
https://dormantordeal.bandcamp.com/album/tooth-and-nail
Track
Listing:1. Wije i Mary, Pt. 1
2. Halo of Bones
3. Horse Eater
4. Orphans
5. Solvent
6. Dust Crown
7. Against the Dying of the Light
8. Everything That Isn't Silence Is Trivial
9. Wije i Mary, Pt. 2
Credits:
Music, lyrics and arrangements by Maciej Nieścioruk.
Drums arrangements by Chason Westmoreland and Maciej Nieścioruk.
All tracks except drums recorded by Paweł Grabowski at JNS Studio in Warsaw.
Drums played and recorded by Chason Westmoreland.
Guest vocals on "Solvent" by Dominic Nucciarone recorded by Samuel Dufour.
Artwork by See Machine.
Art direction by Maciej Nieścioruk.
Design by Michał “Xaay” Loranc and Maciej Nieścioruk.
Line-up:
Maciej Nieścioruk - Guitars
Maciej Proficz - Vocals
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https://www.facebook.com/dormant.ordeal/
https://lenaxmetal.bandcamp.com/album/hellscape-vol-i-the-voices
https://open.spotify.com/intl-de/album/5XlYsXicjICKsXy1BeDTGy
Lenax vocalist/guitarist, Venomous, had this to say about the new EP:
"The Hellscape project was spawned entirely by accident. Our drummer Bones sent in an audition video when we were first getting together, something that sounded very dirty and ethereal. As he was in a doom project, I assumed it was original material, until I heard the main riff from 'Leeches.' This gave me the effect of taking something very familiar to me as a songwritier and making it seem alien, as if distorted through a transmission from the underworld.
I pulled up the core tracks of some of the songs that we'd done - two songs from the upcoming album Infection, and a remaster of one of the songs form the 2023 Purity EP. Every track I did something a little different with the effects and tempo. One song is actually sped up as it was down pitched, something that may seem counterintuitive. The idea was to give this feeling as if the songs were transmitted across a void, resulting in this obscured, horror movie soundtrack kind of effect.
"New song, 'The Voices,' was purpose built with this sort of transmission in mind. It takes this idea of hearing diabolic voices from the underworld, and creates an epic story of ascension and destruction. During the demo process, I pitch shifted my voice down for this monstrous effect. What I wasn't expecting is to find a comfort zone for my voice in this very low register. What you hear on my vocals on is entirely natural, something that in turn made its way to some of the tracks on the new album. Big thanks to Silas for this, not just on coaching me into this low vocal range, but his impeccable work on the audio."
Lenax is currently putting the finishing touches on the songs that will become Infection, the band's first full-length album. It is targeted for release during the summer months this year.
In reflecting on the forthcoming full-length, Venomous notes that "Infection is an album almost two years in the making. Continuing with themes that blur the lines between fantasy and reality, Lovecraftian cosmic horror and the occult, the theme of the album is one of infernal rather than divine intervention into humanity. with an unmistakeable passion for individuality."
"This is our most punishing work yet," says Lenax guitarist Mordred. "It’s faster, harsher, and more diseased than anything we’ve ever done." The theme of the album is represented in song titles such as 'Plague Bringer,' 'Hive Mind Apocalypse,' and 'We Are Legion' - a song that tells the story of an unfortunate and overly zealous mage who calls upon greater forces than his own, only to succomb to the very denizens of hell he dared unleash."
Track
Listing:1 - The Voices
2 - Inversion (Hellscape Remix)
3 - Leeches (Hellscape Remix)
4 - We Are Legion (Hellscape Remix)
Digital Edition Bonus Tracks:
5. Inversion (Remaster Preview)
6. Leeches
7. We Are Legion
EP Credits:
"The Voices"
Music and Lyrics by Venomous
Produced by Silas Terry
Vocals: Venomous
Additional clean vocals: Tarisian
Guitars: Venomous
Keys: Tarisian
Bass: Leo Grave
Drums: Richard Bennett
"Inversion"
Music and Lyrics by Venomous
Album Version Produced by Ilarion Ivanenko
Hellscape Remix Produced by Silas Terry
Vocals: Venomous
Guitars: Venomous
Bass: Hephaestus
Drums: Profana
Hellscape Remix: Venomous
"Leeches"
Music by Venomous and Runatyr
Lyrics by Venomous
Album Version Produced by Ilarion Ivanenko
Hellscape Remix Produced by Silas Terry
Vocals: Venomous
Guitars: Venomous and Mordred
Bass: Mordred
Drums: Maikon Queiroz
Hellscape Remix: Venomous
"We Are Legion"
Music by Venomous and Mordred
Lyrics by Venomous
Album Version Produced by Ilarion Ivanenko
Hellscape Remix Produced by Silas Terry
Vocals: Venomous
Guitars: Venomous and Mordred
Bass: Mordred
Drums: Maikon Queiroz
Hellscape Remix: Venomous
Cover art by David DeFigueredo
Lenax logo by Illia Karpenko
Lenax is:
Venomous - Vocals / Guitar
Mordred - Guitar / Backing Vocals
Bones - Bass
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.
https://www.facebook.com/LenaxMetal
Label: Rottweiler RecordsRelease date: February 28th 2025
Rottweiler Records have announced another exciting new addition to their diverse roster of extreme metal talent with a powerful, positive message. Refiner, hailing from the west coast of Canada, is the solo project of multi-instrumentalist, composer and lyricist Christopher Adam and his first release for Rottweiler comes in the form of the Return To Dust EP. Fusing brutal metalcore, electronics and ambience with Adam’s unique creative approach, opening title track ‘Return To Dust’ is an uplifting call to shed the unwanted pressures and complications of life and return to the essential simplicity of existence. The heavyweight, muscular riffing blends and contrasts with the irresistible melodies to create something effective and life affirming. Meanwhile second song, ‘Not The End’ is a hard hitting demand for resilience, perseverance and resistance; the punchy rhythms and overpowering vocals urging the listener to face the challenges of life head on, to have courage and fight through the adversities that confront us all. Instrumental versions of the two tracks will also be available, only from the Rottweiler Records Bandcamp page.
The track ‘Return To Dust’ will be available seven days before the official release of this EP, appearing exclusively for one week on For The Rock’s eighth community driven metal and rock compilation album, Wise As Serpents & Innocent As Doves, from February 21st.
The compilation will be available at the For The Rock Bandcamp page.
The full Return To Dust EP will then be available from Rottweiler Records from February 28th. Another Refiner EP will follow in the summer before the full length label debut later in the year.
Every track that Refiner unleash will be accompanied by a video.
Line up:
Christopher Adam – all music, vocals and production/engineering
https://www.rottweilerrecords.com/
https://www.facebook.com/refinermetal
After 12 years, Alabama's CHAOS INCEPTION returns with VENGEANCE EVANGEL, their third, most relentless and unyielding album to date. Out now via Lavadome Productions, the record delivers an unfiltered onslaught of speed and aggression, channeling the raw essence of Brazilian and Floridian death metal. Uncompromising and intense, Vengeance Evangel is a force that demands to be heard at full volume.
Stream the album: https://lavadome.bandcamp.com/album/vengeance-evangel
Order CD, digital & merch: https://store.lavadome.org/
Tracklist:Artillery of Humwawa
Falsificator
La Niebla en el Cementerio Etrusco
10,000 Dead By Pincer
Vengeance Evangel
Ultima Exitium
Reckoning of the Blade
Thymos Beast
Empire of Prevarication
The Omegaddon
Tusk of the Black Sow
Line up:
Matt Barnes – Guitars
Gary White – Vocals
Kevin Paradis – Session Drums
All music by Matt Barnes
Mixed & mastered by Andrea Petucco at MSTR Sound Studio
Cover art by Dávid Glomba | Illustrations by Nethertemple Designs
Chaos Inception is back. Vengeance Evangel is here.
https://facebook.com/lavadome
https://facebook.com/chaosinception
“DIMENSÃO HORRENDA” is a colossal return, to say the least, and all you can do is to give it a chance because it’s totally worth it. Continuing its reign of terror, Perversus elevates all Black Metal glory within its tradition with a major boost tribute to evil, wrath, and cruelty. Reminding you all that, VETUS SANGUIS buzz saw riffs are made to invoke darkness and torment, and the grim vocals, fully sung in Portuguese, strip out the flesh from your misery turning it into ice cold dust.
This eerie hypnotic landscape phantomized by draught, despair and aggression stands as a hymn to those who travel in the abyss of their soulless existence. With these ten outstanding songs, VETUS SANGUIS will conquer all listeners and make them beg for pity. We even dare to say, “Dimensão Horrenda” has all to be an instant classic and, for sure, a malicious blood pact with vile rawness will be made to accomplish this vision. Absolutely Vicious! Satanik Ritual On... Religion Bullshit Off...
VETUS SANGUIS - "CAPÍTULO I - DIMENSÃO HORRENDA"
Cassette Limited to 50 copies hand numbered.
CD Limited to 100 copies hand numbered.
Tracklist:01. Campos Infernais [04:06]
02. Ódio Viciante [04:33]
03. Gritos Silenciosos [05:03]
04. Trombetas Diabólicas [04:37]
05. The Possibility of Life´s Destruction (Discharge Cover) [01:16]
06. Saturno [04:24]
07. Nada, Faz Sentido [05:10]
08. Dimensão Horrenda [03:36]
09. Jardim de Mármore [04:39]
10. Transcendência [01:30]
All songs, instruments, vocals and lyrics by Perversus.
Mixed and Mastered by Perversus.
Recorded Winter 2023 to Summer 2023 at Sanguinis Cultus Studios.
Artwork and Logo by Blaspher.
Layout by Allefer Rocha.
Promo writings by Aion.
RELEASE DATE 16th April 2025
CASSETTE Limited to 50 copies hand numbered.
CD Limited to 100 copies hand numbered.
HELLPACK CD + CASSETTE Limited to 30 copies.
Official Distribution by HELLSTORE EUROPE
Available through Murder Records
Co-released with Helldprod Records
https://www.facebook.com/VetusSanguis
www.murder-records.eu
Hailing from Thane (Mumbai), Eternal Returns is a powerhouse metal band that has been tearing through the scene since 2010. Their name draws inspiration from the ancient Indian philosophical concept of the eternal cycle—birth, life, death, and rebirth—a theme deeply rooted in Indian spirituality. This ethos resonates through their music, lyrics, and identity, forging a sound that is as profound as it is powerful.
Blending the raw aggression of modern metal with hauntingly melodic undertones, Eternal Returns crafts a soundscape that is both destructive and deeply accessible. Their lyrical themes delve into mythology, existentialism, and the human struggle for liberation—a cathartic journey through the endless cycle of existence.
The album artwork is more than a visual—it’s a narrative. Each symbol encapsulates a facet of humanity’s eternal struggle:
Crown – The weight of Pride.
Star (Baphomet) – The slumber of Sloth.
Pig Head – The feast of Gluttony.
Eye with Dollar – The hunger of Greed.
Dagger – The sting of Envy.
Heart – The fire of Lust.
Nuclear – The fury of Wrath.
At the heart of the chaos lies the diamond, encircled by the serpent—an emblem of the band itself. This intricate masterpiece, forged in chaos, symbolizes Eternal Returns’ vision: raw, precious, and ready to unleash its unrelenting might.
Will you face the sins within?
Tracklist:1. Sloth
2. Lust
3. Envy
4. Greed
5. Gluttony
6. Wrath
7. Pride
8. Emasculator
From the crushing grooves of thrash to the soaring melodies of death metal, Eternal Returns transcends boundaries and redefines the limits of heavy music. Their sonic alchemy merges melodic death, metalcore, thrash, and groove into a singular, awe-inspiring force.
Experience the Sins Within
Artwork by the incredible @fajar_rahadian_artwork
Follow Eternal Returns on their journey and join the revolution. The cycle begins anew. Will you dare to enter?
ETERNAL RETURNS ANNOUNCES EUROPEAN TOUR
Eternal Returns is thrilled to hit the road for our debut European Tour! The wait is over! After years of relentless dedication, passion, and unyielding belief in our craft, Eternal Returns is ecstatic to announce our first-ever European Tour!
This isn’t just another chapter in our story, it’s a monumental leap forward, a testament to the hard work, energy, and emotion poured into every riff, every lyric, and every performance.
We’re ready to unleash our raw power and electrifying energy to brand-new audiences across Europe. This is the moment we’ve been working toward, and we’re diving headfirst into the journey of a lifetime.
DAWNING OF SINS – EUROPEAN TOUR 2025
Tour Dates:
14.03 (Friday) – Hospoda Brouk, Prague, Czech Republic 🇨🇿
15.03 (Saturday) – S8 Underground, Budapest, Hungary 🇭🇺
16.03 (Sunday) – Collosseum, Košice, Slovakia 🇸🇰
19.03 (Wednesday) – Barrak, Ostrava, Czech Republic 🇨🇿
20.03 (Thursday) – AC Klub, Hradec Králové, Czech Republic 🇨🇿
21.03 (Friday) – Gustaf Pekarna, Maribor, Slovenia 🇸🇮
22.03 (Saturday) – Club Eks, Split, Croatia 🇭🇷
To the ones who doubted us keep doubting. To the ones who stood by us—this is your victory, too.
This tour is more than a journey; it’s a celebration of resilience, passion, and the unbreakable connection between us and you our supporters, our family. Together, we’re bringing Eternal Returns to the world stage.
https://brutalrecords.com/eternal-returns/
A new force in Blackened Death Metal has emerged to lay waste to 2025! FLESHSPOIL, featuring veteran players from Arsis, The Final Sleep, and Illucinus, will release full-length debut album, The Beginning of the End, March 28 on digital format!
Fans of classic death, black, and doom metal take note! FLESHSPOIL delivers a haunting and aggressive soundscape, and features a lineup of seasoned musicians: Jeff Andrews (guitar/vocals), a veteran of New York’s metal scene, known for his work with The Final Sleep, Armor Column, Hush, Ironweed, Scavengers, and Held Under. Mike Van Dyne (drums), known for his role in Arsis, where he played on acclaimed releases such as A Celebration of Guilt and A Diamond for Disease, and toured globally alongside heavyweights like Behemoth, Arch Enemy, Exodus, Cynic, Dying Fetus, Grave, Necrophagist, Napalm Death, and Six Feet Under. Dan Saltzman (bass), hailing from the Bay Area, whose impressive work has been showcased in Illucinus and The Hunt, as well as recent demonstration videos for ESP bass guitars.
Produced and mixed by Brett Portzer (Skinless, Author & Punisher, Arsis), The Beginning of the End consists of six tracks clocking in at 37 minutes. It is the creative vision of Andrews and Van Dyne, who recorded two albums and performed together alongside such notable bands as At The Gates, Wolves In The Throne Room, Sanctuary, Rivers of Nihil, Fates Warning, All That Remains, and many others with their previous band, The Final Sleep. The Beginning of the End additionally includes guest appearances by Kyle Chapman (Aethereus, Blighted Eye), John Judson (Rwake, Scott Kelly), and Petr Oplatka (Illucinus).
Pre-order The
Beginning of the End:
https://fleshspoilofficial.bandcamp.com/album/the-beginning-of-the-endTrack Listing:
1. Bleed Through This Life
2. Skies Turn To Graves
3. Fleshspoil
4. Walking Dead
5. A Frail Demise
6. Born Into Despair
Credits:
Guitar solo and additional chaos on “Bleed Through This Life” by Kyle Chapman of Aethereus and Blighted Eye.
Guitar solo on “Walking Dead” by Petr Oplatka of Illucinus.
Lap steel guitar on “Bleed Through This Life” and “Skies Turn To Graves” by John Judkins of Rwake.
Drum tracking engineered by Brett Portzer at White Lake Music & Post.
Guitar and vocal tracking engineered by Van Dyne/Andrews.
Produced, mixed & mastered by Brett Portzer.
Music and arrangements by Andrews/Van Dyne. Lyrics by Andrews.
Cover art: “L’Umana Fragilità” by Salvator Rosa (1656)
Line-up:
Mike Van Dyne - Drums
Jeff Andrews - Guitar/Vocals
Dan Saltzman - Bass
https://fleshspoilofficial.bandcamp.com/album/the-beginning-of-the-end
Video link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nBDAr3f_fmQ
Pitchfork is a thrash/death metal band founded in 2020 from Andrea Serra, Sardinian bass player (Kelevra, Korw € Figaw, ex Infantry NL) based in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. The band's music is inspired by the NWOTM sound but with a death/grind/black component and influenced by bands as Slayer, old Sepultura, Kreator, Cannibal Corpse, Lamb Of God, Vader, Suffocation, Pantera, old Decapitated, Dying Fetus, Misery Index, Bolt Thrower and many others.
In 2022, having multiple tracks ready, Andrea decides to record an EP through various collaborations and session players such as Floor Van Kuijk (Korpse NL), Raphael Saini (Cripple Bastards IT), Marco Prij (Cryptosis NL), Marcel Tjepkema (Caedere NL) Adrian Neagoe (ex Tragacanth NL), Jake Shuker (Nargate GE), Vidal Wildeboer (Millstone NL) and Glenn Veldman (Headless Hunter NL).
The next step was then to look for a stable formation to play live, that, after few changes of lineup, has been found in Raaf Atasi, Syrian guitar player (Anomic NL, Paindemonium GE, Onkt NL) which joined Pitchfork in January 2024, participating to the recording sessions of the EP itself, Robb Vrijenhoek (ex Pyaemia NL, ex Disavowed NL, ex Buried NL) and Emanuele Quaranta (Wormodon IT/NL), which, respectively at the drums and voice, joined forces in September and December 2024.
The choice for the name of the EP fell on Horror Trance (completely released the 11th of January 2025 on Bandcamp and available in digital and physical format), composed by 4 modern thrash/death metal tracks, mixed and mastered by Alberto Bandino at Cutfire Mixing Studio, trying to make a point on the conditions of today's society seen as as a collectivity and as a singular, reflecting on how we reached this situation through an internal trip to realize it.
The band is already working on the composition and recording of new tracks for the next release, which will be an album this time, looking for a second guitar player and getting ready to play live and bring destruction around Europe.
https://linktr.ee/pitchforknl
FFO: Lamb of God, Hatebreed, Malevolence, Get the Shot
The clip was filmed last year at the beginning of the summer festival season at the sold-out Lucerna Music Bar, Prague, where CRIPPLED FINGERS performed as the support of Biohazard and Downset.
Video link: https://www.submithub.com/link/crippled-fingers-born-in-failure
CRIPPLED FINGERS is a 4-piece metal band from Prague, CZE.
Released two albums, EP, a lot of video singles and did countless concerts in Czechia and abroad. Their strength is a cheeky and hard live show that allowed them to perform at Brutal Assault, Fajtfest, Czech Death Fest and to support legends such as Guilt Trip, In Other Climes, Worst, Risk It!, No Turning Back, Pro-Pain, First Blood, Hoods and if there was no C19 even Madball. They're currently promoting their third studio album.
https://linktr.ee/CrippledFingers
GOMOLD was formed in 2024 and they presents us chaotic hymns from the occult arts of Black Metal, where we can be abruptly immersed in the abysses of infernal depths and where the Luciferian demons will make a filthy feast with our mortal flesh...
GOMOLD's debut demo is titled "DEMO-MMXXIV" where you can be swallowed by three hymns of impure agony, where perverse melodies vomited with blasphemous blood on the filthy altars of the profane ceremonies of death. GOMOLD's debut demo will be released soon on Cassette format by Murder Records with a edition limited to 50 hand-numbered copies...
Satanik Filthy On... Nasty Christianity Off...
Demo Cassette limited to 50 hand-numbered copies
Tracklist:01 - Örvénylő Sötétség [05:22]
02 - Zugló Démona [04:34]
03 - Fekete Mocsár [07:34]
All music composed by Crotalos and Lucius.
All lyrics written by Crotalos and Mandragoea.
Made in the Zvgloian Cave.
Recorded and mixed: Tas Balint Pataki and Attila Csihar.
Special Thanks to Daniel „Schleki” Schlekman, David Deak and Endrion.
Layout done by Alemão and Danihell Slaughter.
Release date april 4th 2025
Official distribution by Hellstore Europe
Pre Order will open soon
The Zvgloian Heretics:
Crotalos [Guitars]
Mandragora [Vocals]
Lucius [Drums]
Big Chris [Bass]
https://gomold.bandcamp.com/album/demo-mmxxiv-2?mc_cid=37aae728bf&mc_eid=20155afc03
www.murder-records.eu
Fulaing released two-song debut, An End Held Dear, on February 5. Streaming now on all digital platforms, as well as available on cassette via Bandcamp, An End Held Dear is a grand introduction to a talented new band that is sure to command listener attention right ouft of the gate!
Recorded over 2024 in the band’s home studio, located on the Historic Isabella Bowen Henderson property, tucked away amongst lush hidden gardens in the heart of Raleigh, NC, An End Held Dear seeks to showcase what Fulaing has to offer! The title track bleeds between blackened folk and melodic death metal, while "Like Deserts Dream Of Rain" draws from funeral doom and DSBM to create a cinematic soundscape, all of which serves as accompaniment to the grief and suffering of existence while longing for something more.
Formed in the last gasps of 2023, Raleigh, North Carolina’s Fulaing channels suffering into a soundscape of loss, melancholia and a longing for more. Taking inspiration from black metal, folk, funeral doom, and melo death to conjure the resonance of grief and sorrow.
FFO: Katatonia, Insomnium,
Wolves In The Throne Room, Agalloch,Virgin BlackThe official video for the title track, "An End Held Dear," was released previously and is available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fJ1BgHQMFZY
Track Listing:
1. An End Held Dear
2. Like Deserts Dream of Rain
Credits:
Logan Holloway - Guitar, Keys, Vocals, Engineer, Artwork
Todd Houck - Guitars, Vocals
Joel Willis - Drums
EYN - Bass
Laura Mooney - Violin
Nate Stokes - Resonator, Synth, Backing Vocals
Jordan King - Guitar Solo
Ryan Masecar - Mastering
Smara Kand - Music Videos
Line-Up:
Logan Holloway - Guitar, Keys, Vocals (ex Mo’ynoq)
Todd Houck - Guitars, Vocals
Joel Willis - Drums
EYN - Bass (Nganga, Nocurous Lust, Cyperian)
Laura Mooney - Violin (Black Bouquet)
Nate Stokes - Resonator, Synth, Backing Vocals (Nganga, Noctomb)
https://fulaing.bandcamp.com/album/an-end-held-dear-cassingle
Format: Digital CD / Physical CDLabel: Independent Release
For fans of Dodheimsgard, Oranssi Pazuzu, Schammasch and the like…. For fans of Dodheimsgard, Oranssi Pazuzu, Schammasch and the like….
Tracklist:
01 Cthrl
02 Squid Pro Quo
03 Abysmal Quatrain
04 Transformation
05 The Illusion of Control
06 Mantra
Long before the name Cthuluminati cast its shadow over the Dutch metal scene, the story began with Marquis. This solo project, initiated in 2005 by ambitious musician and visionary Devi Hisgen, gave rise to a torrent of atmospheric and experimental black metal. With a relentless creative drive, Devi quickly built a loyal following, earning critical acclaim for his work. However, side projects and live collaborations with other bands led to a temporary pause for Marquis.
Still, the desire to bring his music to the stage never faded. Determined to revive his solo work in a live setting, Devi began searching for like-minded musicians who could bring his vision to life. After a period of trial and error, the lineup took shape with Rami Wohl on guitar and Stefan Strausz on bass. Together, they started playing shows and creating new material. The input from his bandmates added a fresh dynamic to the music, gradually steering it into new, uncharted territory.
When their drummer left due to personal reasons, the band faced a pivotal moment. By then, the music had evolved into an eclectic fusion of styles that transcended the roots of Marquis. Embracing this new direction, the group decided to start anew, rebranding themselves as Cthuluminati. The name signified not only a fresh beginning but also a commitment to boundless creativity, untethered by genre or expectation.
Armed with new material but lacking a permanent drummer, the band invited Rick Lieffering, drummer of black-folk metal band Fenris, to join them in the studio. Rick recorded the entirety of Reliqideus—their ambitious debut album—and also played drums for several live shows. Around the same time, Cthuluminati released their first single, "El Lizard Birth" (2016), a track written during the Marquis era. The song served as a harbinger of their transformation: a journey from atmospheric black ’n roll to the eclectic, psychedelic, and avant-garde metal that defines Cthuluminati today.
The search for a permanent drummer, however, continued. After an extensive search, the band found their perfect match in Seth van de Loo, the former drummer of Dutch death metal band Severe Torture. Seth, seeking a new creative direction, was immediately captivated by Cthuluminati’s demos. His arrival marked a turning point, as the band entered a new phase of both musical and personal synergy. By the time Reliqideus was officially released in 2019, Seth had joined the lineup, solidifying Cthuluminati as a cohesive and formidable force. The album’s blend of diverse influences created a unique and cohesive sound, earning glowing reviews from online metal outlets and enthusiastic responses from live audiences.
Complete once more, the four-headed entity of Cthuluminati was more determined than ever. They played numerous shows, including opening slots for Carach Angren and Rotting
Christ, and set their sights on recording a follow-up album. Their second album, Tentacula, is set for release in March 2025 and promises to dive even deeper into their signature mix of psychedelic, avant-garde, and progressive metal. The result is a soundscape where the boundaries between black metal, sludge, and experimental elements dissolve into a hypnotic realm.
Cthuluminati’s mission remains clear: to create music without limits—a space where the absurd meets the sublime, and innovation reigns supreme.
https://www.facebook.com/Cthuluminati
After 3 EPs and while preparing its debut album to be released later in 2025, NOIRSUAIRE (Black Metal - South West of France) returns with a new EP called "The Wrath Of The Silent Temples". It features 4 tracks of old fashioned Black Metal in the vein of Bekhira, Sargeist, Gorgoroth. For this release which must be considered a preludium to the first Noirsuaire album which is currently being recorded, Noirsuaire mastermind N is once again joined by drummer Agravh (ex ACOD, Beyond The Permafrost) but this time another contribution has been called: Mildrac who plays church organ interludes.
https://khaoszophy.com/
Standard jewel case CD with Obi, limited edition to 300 copiesGenre: Death Black Metal
Country: México
Release date: February 11th 2025
The band was founded in 2016 in the city of León, Guanajuato (Mexico).
At the end of 2018 they released a promo demo "Initiation" with the following lineup:
Slaughter lord (drums)
Blasphemous demigod (guitar)
Sadoghoul (vocals)
In 2022 the demo is released again in cassette format by the Dark Recollections label. The debut album Desecration Rotten Corpse is recorded between June and July 2024, and will be released by the Death in Pieces Records label in early 2025.
This is an album dedicated to blasphemy, dark and rotten sound towards the abysses.
Tracklist:
Baptized
Blasphemous Priest
Perpetual Cult Of Perversion
Evil Domain
Obscurity
Hossana In The Abyss
Segregation of The Morbid Cross
CD limited to 300 copies
Recording credits:
All music were performed and recorded by Manifestum Darkness
Recorded between June and July 2024
Credits:
Art by: Marga Menchaca
Layout by Ernesto Montero @ Brutal Design
https://www.facebook.com/deathinpiecesrecs/
https://www.facebook.com/people/Manifestum-darkness/100064140368032/
Obscureviolence have forged a terrifying, dark and thick sound by taking the best elements of death and black metal. It's not all brute force either as the songwriting is surprisingly well thought out and flows smoothly too. It's a release meant for repeat listens. No Clean Singing premiered their title track which can be found at https://www.nocleansinging.com/2024/12/23/an-ncs-premiere-obscureviolence-refuting-the-flesh/
Excerpt - "a swiftly changing kaleidoscope of unhinged yet still groovesome savagery that by turns is berserk and brazen, demented and dismal, feral and exultant, thuggish and freakish"
OBSCUREVIOLENCE- “REFUTING THE FLESH”
For
fans of - Crypts
of Despair, Mgla, Skaphos, Morbid Angel, Viande, Burial Hordes, Saevus FinisFeaturing members of the death metal band Horror God, Obscureviolence are a new entity channelling the darkest and vilest sounds of black and death metal. They've brought elements of the two styles together, the raw, acerbic edge of black metal and the fearsome heft of death metal. They go hand-in-hand with their distinct features enhancing the overall sound, which comes off as surprisingly cohesive and powerful. As intimidating and loathsome their music is, which becomes a force of nature when they go on a rampage, they do know the importance of pacing and make sure to let the darker parts come to the fore and add a mysterious, ominous aura to the proceedings and also let the subtle dissonance seep deeper into the subconscious. For a debut, their songs are remarkably well-constructed and balanced, without letting go of their capacity for wanton mayhem, while heralding the coming of a new kind of power.
Line up:
Sergey B. (Horror God) - Bass guitar, vocals
Sergey T. (Horror God) - Guitar
Dmitry L. - Drums
Artwork - S.TkN. (Sergey T.)
Track listing
1. Exodus
2. Refuting the Flesh
3. Source of Life
4. Spiritual Agony
5. The Absurdity of Existence
6. Pulse of Subconscious Cruelty
Release date - February 14th, 2025
https://www.facebook.com/obscurefcknviolence
https://www.facebook.com/transcendingobscurityrecords
Thank you very much! Kunal Choksi Label owner Transcending Obscurity Mumbai, India
Label: Comatose MusicRelease Date: March 7th 2025
Genre: Brutal Death Metal
For fans of: Cryptopsy | Suffocation | Unfathomable Ruination | Bludgeoned
I lean over your bed and stare down into those frantic, desperate eyes that scream silently from the red chaos of your face; all those smooth planes and protruding features transformed – as if by magic – into a shattered topography of suppurating sinkholes, shards and splinters, tattered musculature and tiny remnants of skin. An endlessly fascinating dreamscape of wounds! Meanwhile your entrails coil and glisten like enchanted serpents and white bones stand out, tall and proud, hard towers against a pleasing backdrop of sanguine softness. I give you a reassuring smile, exercising my best bedside manner before moving on to the next patient. All is going well…
A strike force formed by veterans of a thousand campaigns beyond the boundaries of morality and civilised society, members of Vituperate, Purulent Necrosis, Anal Stabwound and many more, Chordoma are here to deliver a horrifying assault of brutal death metal, a self-titled EP of merciless, scalding intensity. Beginning in a blinding blur of precision drumming and menacing, circling riffs, ‘Medically Induced Asphyxiation’ proceeds to land blow after jarring blow – shaking the brain and loosening the teeth – a no holds barred welcome to the carnage to come. ‘Innermost Intestinal Exposure’ will have worshippers of brutality in raptures as it erupts in deranged violence, delivering riffs like incisive stab wounds and touches of inventive cruelty that only the most accomplished practitioners of sonic devastation are capable. As this masterful display of the utmost extremity continues from track to track, instruments are wielded as implements of pain infliction and each element of the Chordoma sound moves with cold precision - locking, releasing, spinning, engaging, dissecting - a machine of insane design and perverse purpose…and within the claustrophobic onslaught, the surging waves of liquidised and putrefied bodies, moments of twisted genius gleam like baited hooks, drawing you back into the organised chaos of blood and agony time after time after time.
Adorned in the cruel and visceral artwork of Wong Sinting Death (Apogean, Hysterectomy, Chainsaw Disgorgement etc) and mixed and mastered to gore-soaked perfection by Travis Cook (Human Excoriation, Vituperate) at Unique Sound Design, the Chordoma EP, featuring five tracks of supreme brutal death metal, will be unleashed by Comatose Music on March 7th. This titanic collection of meticulously sculpted sadism will set the standards for all pretenders to the throne of relentless, rapacious destruction that follow in its wake. Nothing has prepared you for this…
Line-up:
Justin D. - Vocals
Blake S. – Guitars/Bass
Nikhil T. – Drums
https://www.comatosemusic.com/
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557678156083
U.S. Traditional Heavy Metal quintet, PREHISTORIA, have released CRYPTIC HALO, their first full-length album, on CD and digital formats via Bandcamp, as well as on the usual streaming platforms. StormSpell Records will release the album February 15 on CD. The vinyl LP version will be released by Alone Records in the Spring.
FFO: Blind Guardian, Persuader, Iced Earth, Manticora
Prehistoria had this to say about Cryptic Halo:
"We are thrilled to announce the completion of our debut album, Cryptic Halo. This project has been a true labor of love, forged through countless hours of passion, dedication, and focused effort. Rooted in traditional heavy metal, Cryptic Halo weaves in elements of power, thrash, and black metal to create a sound that’s both classic and dynamic. Crafted by devoted fans of heavy metal, for heavy metal fans, it stands as a celebration of the genre we hold so dear. It’s been a challenging yet rewarding journey, and we can’t wait to share this milestone with you as we prepare for its release."
Track
Listing:1. Futile Invocation of Cosmic Acknowledgement
2. Rise
3. Salvation Denied
4. Obsidian Gateways
5. Everlasting Legacy
6. Paradise Lost
7. Crown of the Resolute
8. Crucible of Shadows
9. Dreamchaser
Bio:
Prehistoria is a traditional heavy metal band hailing from the American Midwest, combining the raw power of classic metal with influences from power, thrash, and black metal. Their sound is steeped in the genre’s roots, delivering crushing riffs and soaring melodies with a sharp, modern edge that feels both familiar and new.
Cryptic Halo Credits:
All songs (except "Futle Invocation...") written and performed by Prehistoria.
"Futile Invocation of Cosmic Acknowledgement" written and produced by Dan Wagoner.
Lyrics by Alonso Donoso.
Produced, tracked, and engineered by Dan Wagoner.
Drums recorded by Joe Viers at Sonic Lounge Studios.
Additional guitars recorded by Ethan Vawter.
Bass recorded by Ian Bender.
Mixed and mastered by Simone Mularoni at Domination Studio.
Album art by Adam Burke.
Logo design by Chris Hurst.
Additional design by Alonso Donoso and Ian Bender.
Line-Up:
Alonso “Zo” Donoso - Vocals
Shaun Cothron - Guitar
Max Otworth - Guitar
Ian Bender - Bass
Cody Johns - Drums
https://www.facebook.com/prehistoriaband
Their debut album "DOOMERISM" will be released on June 2025 in partnership with BLOODROCK RECORDS and will be out in LP, digipakCD and digital format.
With influences as diverse as CATHEDRAL, GOATSNAKE, TYPE O NEGATIVE, DANZIG, TIAMAT, AGANOOR moves from the Eternal City creating an oppressive Doom Metal wrapped in a gothic breeze, and blended with the retro tones of the rawest of Stoner Rock.
Their music is claustrophobic, yet hypnotic, a Doom Metal characterized by massive, down-tuned riffs and psychedelic atmosphere.
Dan, Anth, Stephen and Alex are the protagonists behind AGANOOR, and they are about to present their music, which appears like a heavy ritual shrouded in mist on the shores of a lake.
Comments AGANOOR:
“We’re glad to announce we’ve joined forces with My Kingdom Music and that BloodRock Records will be the official partner of our release. We are beyond stoked to become part of the incredible legacy. We can't wait to share our music and everything we're working on with as many people as possible!".
https://linktr.ee/mykingdommusic
https://www.facebook.com/aganoorband
Montréal
(CA) - THE RETICENT, one of the most
emotionally gripping and thought-provoking bands in progressive metal, will
make their Canadian debut at PROGSTORM FESTIVAL in
Montréal on August 10, 2025. This will also mark their first-ever
international performance, making their set a must-see event for progressive
music fans. Led by multi-instrumentalist Chris Hathcock, The Reticent is
renowned for their deeply immersive concept albums, weaving intricate
storytelling with intense musicality.Their latest album, The Oubliette, is a favorite among the ProgStorm team; a devastatingly powerful piece of progressive storytelling that guides listeners through the seven stages of Alzheimer’s disease. Highly praised by fans of Opeth, Katatonia, and Swallow the Sun, The Oubliette has cemented The Reticent’s place as one of the most emotionally impactful bands in the genre.
The Reticent has previously performed at the legendary ProgPower USA XXII in 2023, where they left a lasting impression on audiences. They have also shared the stage with notable acts such as Insomnium, Swallow the Sun, Cynic, Elvenking, and Seven Spires, further solidifying their reputation as a force in progressive metal.
A few words from James Nelson, also member of progressive metal band Nospūn, on their participation in ProgStorm Festival:
"Greetings everyone! All of us in The Reticent look very much forward to playing ProgStorm’s inaugural concert in the beautiful city of Montreal. This will be our very first time not only playing in Canada, but playing
internationally as well, and we couldn’t ask for a better opportunity to knock both off of our bucket list! We can’t wait to share with you what will certainly be an emotionally charged and devastating performance featuring new music from the upcoming albums! We promise to give you every single bit of energy
we have—even if it kills us. Thank you to everyone who has supported us alongthe way, and we hope to see you there!" -James Nelson, The Reticent
Visit the band's ProgStorm page at https://www.progstorm.com/the-reticent
The ProgStorm Festival, presented by The Progspace and organized by Metal Shed Productions and collaborators, will be Canada’s first-ever festival dedicated entirely to the progressive metal genre. Scheduled for August 9th and 10th, 2025, this festival is set to showcase a diverse range of progressive metal sub-genres, from the classic sounds to the most experimental and extreme.
About The Progspace
The Progspace is an international platform dedicated to celebrating progressive music across various genres. From reviews and interviews to concert reports, The Progspace brings together a community of progressive music enthusiasts who share a passion for the genre. Their mission is to promote progressive music and support both emerging and established artists.
About Metal Shed Productions
Metal Shed Productions is a Montreal-based production company focused on supporting and promoting emerging local metal bands. Their goal is to provide a platform for new artists to reach wider audiences, while also organizing events that highlight the diversity of the metal community.
https://www.facebook.com/progstormfestival
Founder and guitarist Michael Amott says about PAPER TIGER:
“With 'Blood Dynasty' almost here, we thought we’d sneak in another single for you! PAPER TIGER is a personal favorite—these riffs are so much fun to play. The accompanying video was shot on a German airfield last summer with our visionary friend Mumpi. Turn it up and let it roar!”
"Blood Dynasty", the 12th studio album from ARCH ENEMY, delivers 11 brand-new tracks brimming with the band’s signature crushing guitar riffs and intense guttural energy.
Stream PAPER TIGER here: https://archenemy.lnk.to/PaperTiger-SingleNe
Watch the music video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FcVz1KXkzoA
Melancholy
and decadence are the keywords of "THE LAST DANCE",
the first single ETERNAL WHITE TREES unveil from
their second album "PRELUDE OF LOSS".Here is the official video for the song: https://youtu.be/B_aEqxjItJQ
With their debut album "The Summer That Will Not Come", the Sicilian ETERNAL WHITE TREES gave lovers of melancholy their ideal soundtrack. Now they return to the scene with "Prelude Of Loss", an album that accentuates that soul even more, enriching it with new shades with an always decadent tone, able to carry the listener who have their musical background in the most painful dynamics of Metal and Post Rock of KATATONIA, SWALLOW THE SUN and NOVEMBRE, into a musical universe made of sad atmospheres and obscure melodies.
Born once again from the meeting of the three souls (Gerassimos Evangelou - LORD AGHEROS, Antonio Billé - ANAKONDA and Andrea Tilenni - FEAR OF ETERNITY, ex SINOATH), "Prelude Of Loss" will be released on digipak CD and digital format via My Kingdom Music on March 21st, 2025 and you can PRE-Order it at: https://t.ly/BBFUp
This new album will dig into your soul in search of the most hidden emotions!
https://linktr.ee/mykingdommusic
https://www.facebook.com/eternalwhitetrees
"Ophidian Memory is pleased to announce that it has signed with WormHoleDeath to bring Carrion Lord to the physical realm!" said Blake "As a solo project, it can be difficult to handle everything that comes with being a band and a business at the same time, and WormHoleDeath will help tremendously in my reach and output."
The Vision Behind Ophidian Memory
Ophidian Memory, born from the creative mind of Blake Lamoureux, uses a foundation of melodic death metal while seamlessly blending subgenres like black metal, thrash, progressive metal, and metalcore. The Vision Behind Ophidian Memory
Ophidian Memory, born from the creative mind of Blake Lamoureux, uses a foundation of melodic death metal while seamlessly blending subgenres like black metal, thrash, progressive metal, and metalcore.
Each album unfolds tales set in a sprawling fictional universe, where beings of light and dark are locked in eternal conflict—plotting to destroy humanity, each other, and Existence itself.
Exploring "Carrion Lord"
"Carrion Lord" is a dive into the dark and brutal, a relentless morphing display of new territories for Ophidian Memory, as well as brief moments that hearken to previous stages of its sound. Contextually, it is a record that expands in-depth on the narrative aspect of Existence, with new characters, factions, and locations to build a world primed for fantasy and metal enjoyers alike. It is a product of passion that shows the growth of Ophidian Memory over the last three years and is but another bar to reach above for the next record.
Sonically, "Carrion Lord" captures the raw aggression and intricate melodies fans expect while showcasing a fearless exploration of new dimensions. This release solidifies Ophidian Memory as a project that blends intensity, narrative depth, and an evolving sound.
Tracklist
:1. The Mausoleum
2. Hunger of Your Deceased Deity
3. A Jewel in Grocinia
4. Fleshbinding Ritual
5. Carrion Lord
6. The Murder on Warforged Soil
7. Hollowed
8. Sculptors of Seraphic Tributes
9. Kept from Dust
10. Bloodborne
With "Carrion Lord" ready to make waves in the metal scene, Ophidian Memory’s journey is only beginning. Mark your calendars for March 21, 2025, and get ready to immerse yourself in a world where fantasy and ferocity collide.
https://ophidianmemory.bandcamp.com/
Belgian
Death Metallers DODENGOD unleashed their new full-length album "HERALDS
OF A DYING AGE" on February 28 via Pest RecordsBelgian Death Black Metal force DODENGOD returns with a vengeance! Following their 2018 debut album "Salvation", the band is set to release their highly anticipated sophomore full-length, "Heralds of a Dying Age", on February 28 via Pest Records.
Founded by YvS (guitars, bass) and SVN (vocals, lyrics, mix, mastering), DODENGOD expanded its ranks in 2021 with the addition of drummer Barduk, bringing a new level of intensity and organic brutality to their sound. "Heralds of a Dying Age" is a ten-track symphony of death and destruction, fully recorded and mixed by the band itself. This new opus marks a shift from the industrial elements found on "Salvation", embracing a more traditional and raw Death Black Metal sound infused with subtle Doom Metal influences.
With themes deeply rooted in death, anti-religion, and misanthropy, "Heralds of a Dying Age" delivers an unrelenting sonic assault that is both old-school and unflinchingly dark. Fans can expect a crushing experience where ferocity meets haunting atmospheres, solidifying DODENGOD as a force to be reckoned with in the extreme metal scene.
Prepare for devastation—"Heralds of a Dying Age" arrives on February 28 via Pest Records!
Pre-order now: https://pestrecords.bandcamp.com/album/dodengod-heralds-of-a-dying-age
https://www.facebook.com/DodenGod/
https://pestrecords.bandcamp.com
THE
PIT
presents Award-Winning Documentary 'THE HISTORY OF METAL AND HORROR'“In a way, 'Texas Chainsaw Massacre' is about the end of the world, and I think that might be why Leatherface and 'Texas Chainsaw Massacre' are so appealing in heavy metal. It's really apocalyptic and Leatherface is an apocalyptic character. I think that's where you start to see an overlap with the interests of a lot of heavy metal music."
As new addition to its list of programs, THE PIT VOD platform presents "The History Of Metal And Horror", a documentary that explores the history of heavy metal music and horror, and how the two genres ultimately crossed paths.
Various metal artists share their first introduction to horror, their favorite horror films, their influences, and more. Horror film icons also discuss how their films have influenced the horror genre, their connections to metal artists, and why metal and horror work well together
The electrifying fusion of heavy metal and horror, showing how these two genres have inspired, influenced, and collided to create a lasting cultural phenomenon.
Directed by Mike Schiff, this captivating documentary explores the origins of heavy metal, its profound ties to classic horror cinema, and its enduring cultural impact. "The History of Metal and Horror" offers a deep dive into the dynamic relationship between these two iconic genres, featuring insights from over sixty prominent figures in metal and horror.
Adding a creative twist, the film weaves its chapters with segments of a post-apocalyptic short film hosted by horror legend Michael Berryman. Interviewees include some of the biggest names in the industries, such as Alice Cooper, Rob Zombie, John Carpenter, John 5, Tom Savini, Kirk Hammett, Dave Mustaine, Corey Taylor, Kane Hodder, Jonathan Davis, Scott Ian, Doug Bradley, Sid Haig, Bill Moseley, and Chris Jericho.
and even watch their official lyric video below.
CRYPTS OF DESPAIR - “WE BELONG IN THE GRAVE”
For
fans of: Ulcerate, Mgla, Replicant, Skaphos, Krypts, Obscureviolence, Dead
Congregation, Saevus FinisLithuanian band Crypts of Despair have exemplified playing death metal in a fierce, ruthless and ball-bustingly heavy way. Just when you think they had perfected their sound bolstering it with all the right dark and vile elements on their highly acclaimed previous album, they decided to hone their sound some more on their new one. Clearly, they are not content to bask in the glory of their past efforts no matter how good they are, and have evolved and refined their sound further. The new album retains the band's intimidating demeanour but now the music is comparatively more condensed, visceral, intuitive, and even displays hints of melancholy. The execution remains forceful and the riffs are compelling enough to commit crimes, egged on by the relentless barrage of seemingly multi-tongued demonic vocals. The band functions as a unit better now than ever before with a thick, cohesive sound that drives the point home. This is sheer aural terror and they have become veritable masters of it. "We Belong In The Grave" is a bold step ahead for Crypts of Despair, maintaining the band's high standards while updating the sound for maximum impact and utter devastation.
Line up
Jonas Kanevičius - Vocals
Dovydas Auglys - Guitars
Tautvydas Kartanas - Guitars
Simonas Jurkevičius - Bass
Henri Mäll - Drums
Artwork by Vainius "Anomaly" Česnauskas
Track listing
1. We Belong In The Grave
2. Terminal Dias
3. Obliteration Of The Impure
4. Expulsion To Purgatory
5. Undisillusioned
6. Seizures
7. Precipitous
8. Gaze Of The Adversary
9. Burial Of The World
Release date - April 18th, 2025
https://www.facebook.com/transcendingobscurityrecords
https://www.facebook.com/cryptsofdespair
Thank you very much! Kunal Choksi Label owner Transcending Obscurity Mumbai, India
NEWS 8.2.2025
BORGNE - "RENAÎTRE DE SES FANGES"
Release
date :
14 March 2025
Genre : Industrial Black Metal
Origin: Switzerland
Duration: 65min
Label: Les Acteurs de L’Ombre Productions
Network Distributor: Season of Mist / Plastic Head
Digital Distributor: The Orchard
Artwork by Gogo Melone
Pushing its own limits for twenty years, BORGNE is a powerful machine, producing a mechanical coldness and developing an industrial energy.
Constantly evolving, this Swiss band has been crushing the stages since 2011, marking the spirits of its passage each time.
From ethereal melodies to the hammering of the drum machine, this sonic vortex will suck you into abysmal depths.
Tracklist:
01. Introspection du Néant
02. Comme une tempête en moi qui gronde
03. Même si l’enfer m’attire dans sa perdition
04. Condamnée à errer dans les méandres
05. Ils me rongent de l’intérieur
06. Dans un tourbillon de douleur
07. Un espace hors du temps
08. Royaumes de poussière et de cendre
https://www.facebook.com/borgneblackmetal
Order Crowned in Corpses on CD and vinyl at www.skepsisrecordings.com.
Watch the official music videos for the album's title track and "Mass Grave Memory" on https://pathogenic.bandcamp.com/album/crowned-in-corpses
In support of the album, PATHOGENIC will hit the road with technical metal band Leylines (members of Through the Eyes of the Dead and ex-The Contortionist). The tour kicks off March 1 in Nashville. Dates are as follows.
3/1
- DRKMTTR - Nashville, TN
3/2 - Culture Shock - Atlanta, GA
3/3 - The Milestone - Charlotte, NC
3/4 - Chapel of Bones - Raleigh, NC
3/5 - The Metro - Baltimore, MD
3/6 - The Nail - Ardmore, PA
3/7 - The Woodshop - Brooklyn, NY
3/8 - The Middle East, Upstairs - Boston, MA
Crowned in Corpses was produced by Raymond Marte (Moon Tooth), Anthony Lopardo (Loss Becomes), and ourselves. Raymond Marte mixed and mastered the record. Crowned in Corpses music video was shot by Nick Court of Killing It Entertainment.
Out of Boston’s depths emerges PATHOGENIC, a force unshackled from hiatus and reborn with Crowned in Corpses. Over 42 punishing minutes, this progressive death metal quintet weaves together labyrinthine riffs, relentless rhythms, and chilling visions of a decaying world.
In 2022, the band’s resurgence was ignited when original vocalist Jake Burns and new drummer Tyler Montaquila joined forces with guitarists Chris Gardino, Justin Licht, and bassist Dan Leahy. Together, they’ve forged a sound that is ferocious, intricate, and unapologetically heavy — delivering metal that demands to be heard.
PATHOGENIC has shared stages with legends like Suffocation, Revocation, and The Faceless, and has annihilated crowds at the New England Metal and Hardcore Festival and RPM Fest. Known for their high-octane live performances, the band’s energy and command leave audiences with no choice but to headbang furiously.
Set to release on February 7, 2025, through Skepsis Recordings, Crowned in Corpses is a ferocious musical declaration: eight tracks of devastating power and haunting warnings of the darkness that lies ahead.
PATHOGENIC is:
Jake Burns - vocals
Chris Gardino - guitars
Justin Licht - guitars
Dan Leahy - bass
Tyler Montaquila - drums
https://www.facebook.com/pathogenicmetal
The
relentless thrash-death metal juggernaut ATROX TRAUMA is
back with their latest visual assault: the official music video for “I AM
THE MASTER (BURNING DESIRE),” the third single from their
highly anticipated second album WHERE DEATH HUNTS. Set for
release on April 18, 2025, via WormHoleDeath Records, the track is an
unapologetic anthem of self-empowerment and defiance.
The band describes the track as a visceral declaration of inner strength, channeling lyrics that serve as a battle cry for the disenfranchised:
"I am the Master of my fate. I am the captain of my soul. I am the leader on my way. I am the diamond I keep grinding..."
These words fill me with energy as I say them. They empower me as I shout them into the universe, electrifying me completely. It’s like a mantra. When you listen to the song, say these words to yourself, but they’re even more powerful if you say them out loud. Pay attention to the effect.
“I Am the Master (Burning Desire)” is the third music video from our upcoming album, which will be released on April 18th.
Directed by visual artist András Székely, the video mirrors the song’s ferocity, blending stark, cinematic visuals with the band’s signature chaotic energy.
Atrox Trauma was founded in 2008 in Hungary. Their goal, according to the music genre, was clear from the beginning: thrash metal with death metal influences. The band recorded 2 EPs during its earlier years besides performing on live gigs. The band's strength increased in 2019, and they have been spinning at an unstoppable speed since then. It gave a series of concerts in its motherland and countries in the neighborhood. The band creates a huge listener experience with its tight, intense, fast, and face-tearing music.
In 2022 they released their first LP called 'On The Line Of Nothing And Something' by the Italian label WormHoleDeath.The listener can experience everything from intense immersion to melodic thrash metal. Four music videos provide visual support for the fan-approachable experience.
By the end of 2024, they took the stage in many countries, performing in tours and festivals, and recorded their second LP ”Where Death Hunts”.
Line up:
Imre Török – Vocal, guitar
András Székely – Lead guitar
Gyula Tábori – Bass guitar
Gergely Győri - Drums
www.facebook.com/atroxtraumaband
Little Rock (AR) - Beatdown Death Metal Horde, OPEN KASKET, have released new album TRIALS OF FAILURE on digital format. This crushing slab of death will be released on cassette via Barbaric Brutality Records and is estimated to ship around March 7.
Release
date :
14 March 2025Genre : Industrial Black Metal
Origin: Switzerland
Duration: 65min
Label: Les Acteurs de L’Ombre Productions
Network Distributor: Season of Mist / Plastic Head
Digital Distributor: The Orchard
Artwork by Gogo Melone
Pushing its own limits for twenty years, BORGNE is a powerful machine, producing a mechanical coldness and developing an industrial energy.
Constantly evolving, this Swiss band has been crushing the stages since 2011, marking the spirits of its passage each time.
From ethereal melodies to the hammering of the drum machine, this sonic vortex will suck you into abysmal depths.
Tracklist:
01. Introspection du Néant
02. Comme une tempête en moi qui gronde
03. Même si l’enfer m’attire dans sa perdition
04. Condamnée à errer dans les méandres
05. Ils me rongent de l’intérieur
06. Dans un tourbillon de douleur
07. Un espace hors du temps
08. Royaumes de poussière et de cendre
https://www.facebook.com/borgneblackmetal
Order Crowned in Corpses on CD and vinyl at www.skepsisrecordings.com.
Watch the official music videos for the album's title track and "Mass Grave Memory" on https://pathogenic.bandcamp.com/album/crowned-in-corpses
In support of the album, PATHOGENIC will hit the road with technical metal band Leylines (members of Through the Eyes of the Dead and ex-The Contortionist). The tour kicks off March 1 in Nashville. Dates are as follows.
3/1
- DRKMTTR - Nashville, TN3/2 - Culture Shock - Atlanta, GA
3/3 - The Milestone - Charlotte, NC
3/4 - Chapel of Bones - Raleigh, NC
3/5 - The Metro - Baltimore, MD
3/6 - The Nail - Ardmore, PA
3/7 - The Woodshop - Brooklyn, NY
3/8 - The Middle East, Upstairs - Boston, MA
Crowned in Corpses was produced by Raymond Marte (Moon Tooth), Anthony Lopardo (Loss Becomes), and ourselves. Raymond Marte mixed and mastered the record. Crowned in Corpses music video was shot by Nick Court of Killing It Entertainment.
Out of Boston’s depths emerges PATHOGENIC, a force unshackled from hiatus and reborn with Crowned in Corpses. Over 42 punishing minutes, this progressive death metal quintet weaves together labyrinthine riffs, relentless rhythms, and chilling visions of a decaying world.
In 2022, the band’s resurgence was ignited when original vocalist Jake Burns and new drummer Tyler Montaquila joined forces with guitarists Chris Gardino, Justin Licht, and bassist Dan Leahy. Together, they’ve forged a sound that is ferocious, intricate, and unapologetically heavy — delivering metal that demands to be heard.
PATHOGENIC has shared stages with legends like Suffocation, Revocation, and The Faceless, and has annihilated crowds at the New England Metal and Hardcore Festival and RPM Fest. Known for their high-octane live performances, the band’s energy and command leave audiences with no choice but to headbang furiously.
Set to release on February 7, 2025, through Skepsis Recordings, Crowned in Corpses is a ferocious musical declaration: eight tracks of devastating power and haunting warnings of the darkness that lies ahead.
PATHOGENIC is:
Jake Burns - vocals
Chris Gardino - guitars
Justin Licht - guitars
Dan Leahy - bass
Tyler Montaquila - drums
https://www.facebook.com/pathogenicmetal
The
relentless thrash-death metal juggernaut ATROX TRAUMA is
back with their latest visual assault: the official music video for “I AM
THE MASTER (BURNING DESIRE),” the third single from their
highly anticipated second album WHERE DEATH HUNTS. Set for
release on April 18, 2025, via WormHoleDeath Records, the track is an
unapologetic anthem of self-empowerment and defiance.The band describes the track as a visceral declaration of inner strength, channeling lyrics that serve as a battle cry for the disenfranchised:
"I am the Master of my fate. I am the captain of my soul. I am the leader on my way. I am the diamond I keep grinding..."
These words fill me with energy as I say them. They empower me as I shout them into the universe, electrifying me completely. It’s like a mantra. When you listen to the song, say these words to yourself, but they’re even more powerful if you say them out loud. Pay attention to the effect.
“I Am the Master (Burning Desire)” is the third music video from our upcoming album, which will be released on April 18th.
Directed by visual artist András Székely, the video mirrors the song’s ferocity, blending stark, cinematic visuals with the band’s signature chaotic energy.
Atrox Trauma was founded in 2008 in Hungary. Their goal, according to the music genre, was clear from the beginning: thrash metal with death metal influences. The band recorded 2 EPs during its earlier years besides performing on live gigs. The band's strength increased in 2019, and they have been spinning at an unstoppable speed since then. It gave a series of concerts in its motherland and countries in the neighborhood. The band creates a huge listener experience with its tight, intense, fast, and face-tearing music.
In 2022 they released their first LP called 'On The Line Of Nothing And Something' by the Italian label WormHoleDeath.The listener can experience everything from intense immersion to melodic thrash metal. Four music videos provide visual support for the fan-approachable experience.
By the end of 2024, they took the stage in many countries, performing in tours and festivals, and recorded their second LP ”Where Death Hunts”.
Line up:
Imre Török – Vocal, guitar
András Székely – Lead guitar
Gyula Tábori – Bass guitar
Gergely Győri - Drums
www.facebook.com/atroxtraumaband
Little Rock (AR) - Beatdown Death Metal Horde, OPEN KASKET, have released new album TRIALS OF FAILURE on digital format. This crushing slab of death will be released on cassette via Barbaric Brutality Records and is estimated to ship around March 7.
Thematically, Trials
of Failure revolves around self deprecation and full criticism of one's
self. Sonically, the album is a demolition demonstration of caustic riffing and
relentless pummeling. Add guest vocal spots on "Internal Threat"
(Stan Liszewski of Terminal Nation), "Chain Whip" (Bryson Sherick of
Backbiter), and "Chemical Death" (Jackson Edwards of Zashed), and the
package is complete. Subtly is anathema. Force is paramount.
Track Listing:
1. Ersatz (Sine Die)
2. No Value
3. Internal Threat (feat. Terminal Nation)
4. Bruised Sprainstein
5. Should
6. Putrid Existence
7. Defective
8. Chain Whip (feat. Backbiter)
9. Chemical Death (feat. Zashed)
10. Ripped Up
Credits:
Drums engineered at Wolfman Studios.
Mixed/Mastered/Reamped by Conor Haines at Corruption Studios.
https://www.facebook.com/openkaskethc
Label: Naturmacht Productions
Release Date: February 28th 2025
Genre: Atmospheric/Melodic Black Metal
For fans of: Emperor | Fuath | Saor | Drudkh
From a place of certainty and strength, a life built upon an assumed understanding and enriched with happiness, I was flung violently into a maelstrom of chaos and madness. My light was gone and all I knew was shattered. Every truth had become a lie in the space between one breath and the next, a complete inversion of all I knew to be right. I thought I had understood the meaning of sadness, of pain, what it was to be alone…I had understood nothing. I had walked in sunlit ignorance, never seeing the crevasses that split my path. But now I was falling, falling through darkness, barely able to breathe let alone order my scattered thoughts or comprehend the agony that threatened to tear my heart apart and consume me…
After the universal critical acclaim garnered by their debut album, Time Held Me Grey And Dying, Wales’ most imaginative and creative practitioners of black metal’s dark arts have returned. With the stated intent of crafting their country’s ‘most ambitious and uncompromising extreme metal album to date’ they have offered up the many splendored Valediction, an album that charts the journey through grief – from initial trauma to final acceptance or endless sorrow. Before listening you may feel their goal a lofty one, after listening you’ll know that they have achieved more than they dared to dream possible. With opening track and first single, ‘The Shattering’, we embark on a harrowing journey, as rich in musical wonders as it is in the realisation of painful emotion. We are flung into a tumult of events – hit with crunching impact and spun through webs of confusion and bewilderment. The music hollows us, savagely carving away the structure and solidity of our lives. Superb, melodious guitar work creates pools of reflective stillness within the storm and this moment where a life changes course forever seems to stretch into eternity. As the album progresses classic black metal forms are masterfully manipulated, coaxed into new exhilarating and breathtaking edifices. The vast storm clouds of grief gather behind the cold, ugliness of denial and the grand, dramatic flame of anger. ‘Proteus’ leads us through the huge peaks and troughs of emotion, the false hopes and despair of bargaining with higher powers. And here the spirit of pain that has been waiting implacably in the wings begins to rise to the surface. There is an overwhelming sense of tragedy in the melody lines as ‘Proteus’ nears its conclusion, the awful futility of the situation becoming clear. Mourning strings cut deep as ‘Zenith Dolour’ drags us down into the deepest trenches of depression and melancholy, its contrasts and juxtapositions of sound reflecting the different hues of sadness; the life sapping despair, the jagged agony, the seemingly insurmountable intensity of grief. Perhaps the greatest piece to grace Valediction comes in its title track – a song of acceptance that is wonderfully measured, like sunlight slowly breaking over the dark hills on a distant horizon, with individual note choices marking the telling moments as the realisation of the possibility of a new, different future dawns. The balance of bittersweet farewell and the reclaiming of a life beyond pain is a remarkable accomplishment. Of course we are in the realms of black metal here so Ofnus provide us with an alternate ending in ‘Alazia’ – a reminder that some will never find acceptance, their wheel of life will cease to turn and leave them trapped in rage, agony and darkness. It’s a vicious conclusion, infused with fear and oppressive darkness, with forbidding chord progressions leading ever downwards into night. It’s an incredible, shocking end to a breathtaking album.
Since the release of Time Held Me Grey And Dying Ofnus have performed live alongside the likes of Arkona, Wayfarer, The Infernal Sea and many more, even performing at the 2023 Bloodstock Festival – and every single second of those experiences have been drawn upon to make Valediction the outstanding album that it is. The mixing and mastering team of William Philpot and Abraham Fihema who worked such magic on Time Held Me Grey And Dying, have been trusted again and the sound they have achieved on Valediction is a superb – accommodating the layers and textures, the array of moods and atmospheres and the subtly shifting and developing sonic palette. The artwork of Ben J that adorns the cover of Valediction is another absolute triumph, completing and complementing the songs beneath its evocative shroud. When Naturmacht Productions release Valediction on February 28th there can be little doubt that Ofnus will begin an irresistible ascent to the very highest echelons of black metal.
Line-up:
William Philpot - Vocals/Lyrics
Richard Rees - Bass
Alyn Hunter - Rhythm Guitar/Composer
James Ponsford - Lead Guitar
Ethan Rees-Spargo - Drums/Lyrics
https://naturmacht.com/
https://www.facebook.com/Ofnus
“DIMENSÃO HORRENDA” is a colossal return, to say the least, and all you can do is to give it a chance because it’s totally worth it. Continuing its reign of terror, Perversus elevates all Black Metal glory within its tradition with a major boost tribute to evil, wrath, and cruelty. Reminding you all that, VETUS SANGUIS buzz saw riffs are made to invoke darkness and torment, and the grim vocals, fully sung in Portuguese, strip out the flesh from your misery turning it into ice cold dust.
This eerie hypnotic landscape phantomized by draught, despair and aggression stands as a hymn to those who travel in the abyss of their soulless existence. With these ten outstanding songs, VETUS SANGUIS will conquer all listeners and make them beg for pity. We even dare to say, “Dimensão Horrenda” has all to be an instant classic and, for sure, a malicious blood pact with vile rawness will be made to accomplish this vision. Absolutely Vicious!
Satanik Ritual On... Religion Bullshit Off...
VETUS SANGUIS - "CAPÍTULO I - DIMENSÃO HORRENDA"
Cassette Limited to 50 copies hand numbered.
CD Limited to 100 copies hand numbered.
Tracklist:
01. Campos Infernais [04:06]
02. Adrenalina Viciante [04:33]
03. Gritos Silenciosos [05:03]
04. Trombetas Diabólicas [04:37]
05. The Possibility of Life´s Destruction (Discharge Cover) [01:16]
06. Saturno [04:24]
07. Nada, Faz Sentido [05:10]
08. Dimensão Horrenda [03:36]
09. Jardim de Mármore [04:39]
10. Transcendência [01:30]
All songs, instruments, vocals and lyrics by Perversus.
Mixed and Mastered by Perversus.
Recorded Winter 2023 to Summer 2023 at Sanguinis Cultus Studios.
Artwork and Logo by Blaspher.
Layout by Allefer Rocha.
RELEASE DATE 16th April 2025
Available through Murder Records
Co-released with Helldprod Records
info@murder-records.eu
www.murder-records.eu
Luciferian Legions! The moment we have been working towards for so long, is finally here! We have announced the arrival of "THE ILLUMINANT", LUCIFER'S 3rd full length album! We are proud and honoured to share this with all of you.
Track Listing:1. Ersatz (Sine Die)
2. No Value
3. Internal Threat (feat. Terminal Nation)
4. Bruised Sprainstein
5. Should
6. Putrid Existence
7. Defective
8. Chain Whip (feat. Backbiter)
9. Chemical Death (feat. Zashed)
10. Ripped Up
Credits:
Drums engineered at Wolfman Studios.
Mixed/Mastered/Reamped by Conor Haines at Corruption Studios.
https://www.facebook.com/openkaskethc
Label: Naturmacht ProductionsRelease Date: February 28th 2025
Genre: Atmospheric/Melodic Black Metal
For fans of: Emperor | Fuath | Saor | Drudkh
From a place of certainty and strength, a life built upon an assumed understanding and enriched with happiness, I was flung violently into a maelstrom of chaos and madness. My light was gone and all I knew was shattered. Every truth had become a lie in the space between one breath and the next, a complete inversion of all I knew to be right. I thought I had understood the meaning of sadness, of pain, what it was to be alone…I had understood nothing. I had walked in sunlit ignorance, never seeing the crevasses that split my path. But now I was falling, falling through darkness, barely able to breathe let alone order my scattered thoughts or comprehend the agony that threatened to tear my heart apart and consume me…
After the universal critical acclaim garnered by their debut album, Time Held Me Grey And Dying, Wales’ most imaginative and creative practitioners of black metal’s dark arts have returned. With the stated intent of crafting their country’s ‘most ambitious and uncompromising extreme metal album to date’ they have offered up the many splendored Valediction, an album that charts the journey through grief – from initial trauma to final acceptance or endless sorrow. Before listening you may feel their goal a lofty one, after listening you’ll know that they have achieved more than they dared to dream possible. With opening track and first single, ‘The Shattering’, we embark on a harrowing journey, as rich in musical wonders as it is in the realisation of painful emotion. We are flung into a tumult of events – hit with crunching impact and spun through webs of confusion and bewilderment. The music hollows us, savagely carving away the structure and solidity of our lives. Superb, melodious guitar work creates pools of reflective stillness within the storm and this moment where a life changes course forever seems to stretch into eternity. As the album progresses classic black metal forms are masterfully manipulated, coaxed into new exhilarating and breathtaking edifices. The vast storm clouds of grief gather behind the cold, ugliness of denial and the grand, dramatic flame of anger. ‘Proteus’ leads us through the huge peaks and troughs of emotion, the false hopes and despair of bargaining with higher powers. And here the spirit of pain that has been waiting implacably in the wings begins to rise to the surface. There is an overwhelming sense of tragedy in the melody lines as ‘Proteus’ nears its conclusion, the awful futility of the situation becoming clear. Mourning strings cut deep as ‘Zenith Dolour’ drags us down into the deepest trenches of depression and melancholy, its contrasts and juxtapositions of sound reflecting the different hues of sadness; the life sapping despair, the jagged agony, the seemingly insurmountable intensity of grief. Perhaps the greatest piece to grace Valediction comes in its title track – a song of acceptance that is wonderfully measured, like sunlight slowly breaking over the dark hills on a distant horizon, with individual note choices marking the telling moments as the realisation of the possibility of a new, different future dawns. The balance of bittersweet farewell and the reclaiming of a life beyond pain is a remarkable accomplishment. Of course we are in the realms of black metal here so Ofnus provide us with an alternate ending in ‘Alazia’ – a reminder that some will never find acceptance, their wheel of life will cease to turn and leave them trapped in rage, agony and darkness. It’s a vicious conclusion, infused with fear and oppressive darkness, with forbidding chord progressions leading ever downwards into night. It’s an incredible, shocking end to a breathtaking album.
Since the release of Time Held Me Grey And Dying Ofnus have performed live alongside the likes of Arkona, Wayfarer, The Infernal Sea and many more, even performing at the 2023 Bloodstock Festival – and every single second of those experiences have been drawn upon to make Valediction the outstanding album that it is. The mixing and mastering team of William Philpot and Abraham Fihema who worked such magic on Time Held Me Grey And Dying, have been trusted again and the sound they have achieved on Valediction is a superb – accommodating the layers and textures, the array of moods and atmospheres and the subtly shifting and developing sonic palette. The artwork of Ben J that adorns the cover of Valediction is another absolute triumph, completing and complementing the songs beneath its evocative shroud. When Naturmacht Productions release Valediction on February 28th there can be little doubt that Ofnus will begin an irresistible ascent to the very highest echelons of black metal.
Line-up:
William Philpot - Vocals/Lyrics
Richard Rees - Bass
Alyn Hunter - Rhythm Guitar/Composer
James Ponsford - Lead Guitar
Ethan Rees-Spargo - Drums/Lyrics
https://naturmacht.com/
https://www.facebook.com/Ofnus
“DIMENSÃO HORRENDA” is a colossal return, to say the least, and all you can do is to give it a chance because it’s totally worth it. Continuing its reign of terror, Perversus elevates all Black Metal glory within its tradition with a major boost tribute to evil, wrath, and cruelty. Reminding you all that, VETUS SANGUIS buzz saw riffs are made to invoke darkness and torment, and the grim vocals, fully sung in Portuguese, strip out the flesh from your misery turning it into ice cold dust.
This eerie hypnotic landscape phantomized by draught, despair and aggression stands as a hymn to those who travel in the abyss of their soulless existence. With these ten outstanding songs, VETUS SANGUIS will conquer all listeners and make them beg for pity. We even dare to say, “Dimensão Horrenda” has all to be an instant classic and, for sure, a malicious blood pact with vile rawness will be made to accomplish this vision. Absolutely Vicious!
Satanik Ritual On... Religion Bullshit Off...
VETUS SANGUIS - "CAPÍTULO I - DIMENSÃO HORRENDA"
Cassette Limited to 50 copies hand numbered.
CD Limited to 100 copies hand numbered.
Tracklist:01. Campos Infernais [04:06]
02. Adrenalina Viciante [04:33]
03. Gritos Silenciosos [05:03]
04. Trombetas Diabólicas [04:37]
05. The Possibility of Life´s Destruction (Discharge Cover) [01:16]
06. Saturno [04:24]
07. Nada, Faz Sentido [05:10]
08. Dimensão Horrenda [03:36]
09. Jardim de Mármore [04:39]
10. Transcendência [01:30]
All songs, instruments, vocals and lyrics by Perversus.
Mixed and Mastered by Perversus.
Recorded Winter 2023 to Summer 2023 at Sanguinis Cultus Studios.
Artwork and Logo by Blaspher.
Layout by Allefer Rocha.
RELEASE DATE 16th April 2025
Available through Murder Records
Co-released with Helldprod Records
info@murder-records.eu
www.murder-records.eu
Luciferian Legions! The moment we have been working towards for so long, is finally here! We have announced the arrival of "THE ILLUMINANT", LUCIFER'S 3rd full length album! We are proud and honoured to share this with all of you.
'Antichrist'
is the first track we want to share with you all and you can listen to it https://orcd.co/arcd293
Tracklisting:
1. Antichrist
2. As Bestas
3. The Serpent And The Rod
4. Ichor
5. Righteous Flama
6. Curse
7. The heavens die
8. And all is prelude
To celebrate this moment, we are releasing a special merch vinyl edition as a separate item of you can pick a bundle that fit's you best! Here are all the items you can pick from:
Formats:
- CD
- Vinyl - Solid gold LP
- Vinyl - Solid blue LP
- Vinyl - Blood red LP
- Tape
- Digital
Lucifer's child tour dates:
20-04-2025 - Dark Easter Metal Meeting (DE)
15/16-05-2025 - Dat Unland Fier Fest (DE)
27.05-07.06.2025 - Latin America TBC
18-09-2025 - Metal Im Woid (DE)
08-10-2025 - House Of Metal (SE)
"The Illuminant" will be out on March 28, 2025 but you can already
pre-save the album here: https://orcd.co/arcd293
pre-order the album here: https://shop.luciferschild.net
ASHEN WOMB is now streaming exclusively via Decibel Magazine. Listen now https://www.decibelmagazine.com/2025/02/05/full-album-stream-phrenelith-ashen-womb/
Dark Descent Records and Me Saco Un Ojo Records will release Ashen Womb on CD, vinyl, cassette, and digital formats on February 7.
PHRENELITH emerges from the darkness once again with their third and most unholy full-length offering, Ashen Womb. Nine sinister funeral marches, draped in a bleak and blackened atmosphere, provide a lens into the forthcoming end of times.
Tracklist:
1) Noemata
2) Astral Larvae
3) A Husk Wrung Dry
4) Lithopaedion
5) Nebulae
6) Stagnated Blood
7) Sphageion
8) Chrysopoeia
9) Ashen Womb
A droning tone fades in, opening up a slow dirge that eases us into the apocalyptic explosion of death that will follow for the next 40 minutes. Where guitars anxiously scale the fretboard & weave morose melodies while drums pound and smash with the force of the Chicxulub impactor. Interspersed between the infernal, seismic, blackened stampedes are droning psychedelia & ambient noise interludes, immersing us further into the ever-growing darkness. But there are also moments of overwhelming beauty, like on tracks "Nebulae" and the eponymous "Ashen Womb," where PHRENELITH indulge in the repetition of their sinister melodies, layering Serpentinian guitars atop each other, spinning a web of desolate harmonies around the listener.
With Ashen Womb, PHRENELITH gives us the foretold sound of the apocalypse, but whether it’s a warning or a celebration is yet undecided.
PHRENELITH is:
Simon Daniel - Vocals
David Mikkelsen - Guitars, Vocals
Jakob O - Bass
Andreas Nordgreen - Drums
www.darkdescentrecords.com
www.mesacounojo.com
https://www.facebook.com/phrenelith
A music video for the title track is available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fJ1BgHQMFZY
FFO: Katatonia, Insomnium, Wolves In The Throne Room, Agalloch,Virgin Black
Recorded over 2024 in the band’s home studio, located on the Historic Isabella Bowen Henderson property, tucked away amongst lush hidden gardens in the heart of Raleigh, NC, An End Held Dear seeks to showcase what Fulaing has to offer! The title track bleeds between blackened folk and melodic death metal, while "Like Deserts Dream Of Rain" draws from funeral doom and DSBM to create a cinematic soundscape, all of which serves as accompaniment to the grief and suffering of existence while longing for something more.
Formed in the last gasps of 2023, Raleigh, North Carolina’s Fulaing channels suffering into a soundscape of loss, melancholia and a longing for more. Taking inspiration from black metal, folk, funeral doom, and melo death to conjure the resonance of grief and sorrow.
Track
Listing:
A01. An End Held Dear
B02. Like Deserts Dream of Rain
Credits:
Logan Holloway - Guitar, Keys, Vocals, Engineer, Artwork
Todd Houck - Guitars, Vocals
Joel Willis - Drums
EYN - Bass
Laura Mooney - Violin
Nate Stokes - Resonator, Synth, Backing Vocals
Jordan King - Guitar Solo
Ryan Masecar - Mastering
Smara Kand - Music Videos
Line-Up:
Logan Holloway - Guitar, Keys, Vocals (ex Mo’ynoq)
Todd Houck - Guitars, Vocals
Joel Willis - Drums
EYN - Bass (Nganga, Nocurous Lust, Cyperian)
Laura Mooney - Violin (Black Bouquet)
Nate Stokes - Resonator, Synth, Backing Vocals (Nganga, Noctomb)
https://fulaing.bandcamp.com/album/an-end-held-dear-cassingle
Label: Xtreem Music
Release Date: March 4th 2025
Genre: Death Metal
For fans of: Demigod | Carcass | Bolt Thrower | Cannibal Corpse
At the heart of a wasteland, long miles from the intrusive blemish of artificial light, a sky of velvet darkness is dusted with a myriad of stars. In the untainted silence they gaze down in grim anticipation at a circle of stones in a place with no name. And between the stones a fine dust of cold ashes begins to stir, inviting a stain of congealed blood, which has never dried despite the endless passings of the sun, to dance. Together they start to spin, gathering pace, forming a whispering vortex in the desert night. As the maelstrom of dirt begins to rise and the distant stars seem to hold their breath, the earth splits asunder and a triumphant fountain of flame erupts. A vast and grotesque form of many teeth and many limbs breaks free from the clutches of its grave, roaring its defiance at those who presumed its death too soon…
It may have been nearly a dozen years since Spain’s death metal titans, Avulsed, last released a full length album of new material – 2013s Ritual Zombi – but only a fool would have turned their back and thought the band formed by vocalist Dave Rotten back in 1991 were out for the count. Revitalised by some key line-up changes, Avulsed have risen from their slough of despond with the utterly devastating and aptly named, Phoenix Cryptobiosis. Right from the very beginning of opening instrumental, ‘Limbs Regeneration’, you can sense that something special is about to be unleashed…and with ‘Lacerate To Dominate’ the cobwebs of the last decade are not just swept away, they are incinerated! Avulsed have always been known for their irresistible live prowess and the glorious brute force of early albums like Stabwound Orgasm and Gorespattered Suicide, but with Phoenix Cryptobiosis they have attained a new level. There’s a maturity to the song writing, a dark atmosphere of measured horror, inescapable hooks and an infusion of wicked excitement. There is no let up from start to finish, no faltering in the deadly intent – this is virulent poison to the last drop, deadly to the end. You’ll find new highlights with every listen to this genre defining album...the first time you might be caught by the cascading, carnivorous riffing of ‘Unrotted’ and its choruses that entrench themselves in your mind, or destroyed by the imperious vocal display on ‘Guts Of The Gore Gods’; the second time it might be the drum intro of ‘Devotion For Putrefaction’ that sends shocks through your neurons to your nerve endings and on the third maybe the wonderfully mangled and broken death metal supremacy of ‘Bio-Cadaver’ will dissect you and lay your spirit bare. Each track has a wealth of haunted vaults to explore and you’ll just want the bloodshed to keep on coming.
With the new line-up in exhilarating form and a final touch of gore soaked magic applied by the mastering of Davide Billia (Beheaded, Devangelic, Posthuman Abomination etc), Phoenix Cryptobiosis represents Avulsed at their very, very best. This is everything you could desire from an unwavering, undiluted death metal album in this age of fractured loyalties and pandering to the thin-blooded masses. When Xtreem Music let loose this beautiful beast, with its incredible Daemorph cover art, on March 4th, Avulsed will bestride the death metal scene of 2025 as monstrous monarchs of all they survey.
Line-up:
Dave Rotten - Vocals
Victor Dws - Guitars
Alejandro Lobo - Guitars
Alex Nihil - Bass
Santiago Arroyo "GoG" - Drums
https://www.xtreemmusic.com/
https://www.avulsed.com
Finnish 90's rooted melodic death metal band NORTHVOID will release a new EP EMBER REMAINS - first single WILDERNESS out now!
Finnish metal band Northvoid is set to release a new EP 'Ember Remains' on April 25th 2025 via Inverse Records. The first single 'Wilderness' aims to transport the listener to the quiet, wilderness-like landscape.
Listen to the single on streaming services: https://push.fm/fl/northvoid-wilderness
“The lyrics of the single Wilderness are related to the wilderness and landscape of Eastern Finland. We also find a source for our music from these hidden places in the forests,” the band states.
“The wilderness is an endless source of inspiration, which we bring out with metallic verses,” continues the band's drummer and lyricist Timo Korkalainen.
The first version of Wilderness was completed in the summer of 2022. The song was played in rehearsals and took its final form after several rounds of arrangements.
According to the band's guitarist and composer Markus Heikkinen, “Wilderness is a great example of mixing different genres into our style of music.
We start with a faster and more intense tempo and visit the surroundings of a black metal. The middle section takes on a slightly calmer, painterly atmosphere, before returning to the pace of the beginning. The keyboards emphasize the atmosphere throughout the song, gluing it together as a whole."
Track
list:
1. Northern Breeze
2. Wilderness
3. Sun & Moon
4. Entrusted
5. The Ember
Mix & Master: Heikki Marttila/Guru Studio, Joensuu
EP picture by Timo Korkalainen, cover artwork Markus Heikkinen
Biography:
Forged in North Karelia in January 2020, Northvoid delivers a musical assault rooted in the melodic death metal of the 90’s. With a bond forged in childhood, our members now channel the raw, untamed energy of the past & present into every note.
Our music is a fusion of melodic heaviness and groove, inspired by the harsh environment and wilderness of the north. Experience the power and versatility of our music, which broadly covers different elements of metal music, guided by the attitude of the frost-bitten north. Northvoid isn't just music – it's a journey into the heart of coldness and wilderness.
Line-up:
Markus Heikkinen: guitars
Timo Korkalainen: drums
Kimmo Timonen: vocals
Risto Aittola: bass
https://www.facebook.com/northvoid
DEATH IN PIECES RECS in conspiracy with MUCHIK RECS will release SEPULKHRAL BAPTISM self titled debut EP, on CD limited to 500 copies.
Genre: Death Black Metal
Country: México
Release date: February 4th 2025
CD limited to 500 copies
Formed in 2023, this Black/ Death entity features members from Rotting Grave and Heretic Ritual. This is extreme metal music highly influenced by Teitanblood, Triumvir Foul, Necros Christos, etc.
"Sepulkhral Baptism formed in 2023 out of our needs to worship DEATH."
Tracklist:
I
II
III
IV
Recording credits:
All music were performed and recorded by SEPULKHRAL BAPTISM
Recorded at Warhead Studios, mixed and mastered by Alejandro Mendez at Mat Studios
Intros by Purity of Wrong.
Art by: Sah Sahhu
Layout by Ernesto Montero @ Brutal Design
SEPULKHRAL BAPTISM is:
PM – Guitars/Lamentations
NM – Guitars
DA – Bass
AV – Drums
Buy here!! https://deathinpiecesrecs.bigcartel.com/product/sepulkhral-baptism-ep-cd-pre-sale
https://www.facebook.com/muchikrecords/
https://www.facebook.com/deathinpiecesrecs/
https://www.facebook.com/SepBapblackdeath
Finnish old school death metal project MINUUTTI HULLUUTEEN to release debut mini-album featuring Mathias Lillmåns on guest vocals!
Minuutti Hulluutteen is Lasse Laihola's (ex-MindMirror, Hauras) solo project and a sign of his love for heavy music. In music you are able to sense a mix of old school death metal, black metal and even more modern expression. Mathias Lillmåns (Finntroll, ...And Oceans, etc.) is featured as a guest vocalist on the mini-album named 'UNI' which will be released on March 13th 2025 via Inverse Records. The first and only single 'PALAVA PORTTI' is unleashed today and is available on all major streaming services: https://push.fm/fl/mh-palava
"Uni" contains eight songs and each song takes you to different levels of nightmare. The album songs are mixed together and they create a story that takes you to the darkest place. The solo project waited for a moment before implementation, looking for its complete form of expression. The result is a delicious piece of music that moves from one mood to another.
Track list:
1. Uni vai Painajainen
2. Vajoan
3. Painajainen
4. Synkkä Illuusio
5. Minä olen pimeys
6. Palava Portti
7. Tyhjyys
8. Loppu
Recorded, mixed & mastered by Vesa Viitanen / Napalm to thy Face Prod.
Album cover by Bjp PhotoGraphy
Line-up:
Lasse Laihola - Guitar, drums, bass & vocals
Mathias Lillmåns - Featuring vocals
https://www.facebook.com/minuuttihulluuteen
"Semper" will be released in digipakCD, LP and tape and in the same date My Kingdom Music will release "Nihil Morte Certium", a Gatefold 2 LP with all their discography completely remastered including "Mors" never released in physical format.
Moreover a celebratory BOX titled "Ineffabilis Memoriae Regurgitatio" will be out. It will include all the already mentioned new and old stuff, plus exclusive merchandise and for the first time on vinyl the demo "Premature Exequie" released in 1991 by the band when its name was OMICIDIO, first NIHILI LOCUS' incarnation.
NIHILI LOCUS, a name Doom and Black Metal fans are no strangers to.
They came from Turin area and were born from the band OMICIDIO, formed in 1989, with Massimo Currò (bs), Mauro Veronese (gt), Bruno Blasi (v) and Roberto Ripollino (dr).
After the recordings of the demo "Premature Exequie" in 1991, the band change their name in NIHILI LOCUS and in 1992 Valeria De Benedictis (gt) joined the group who released quite soon the 7"EP "Sub Hyerosolima…" distributed by Obscure Plasma Records. In 1994 they released the concept tape "...Advesperascit..." which led them to have their first official contract with Boundless Recs, for the release of the MCD "...Ad Nihilum Recidunt Omnia" in 1996 recorded with keyboardist Simone Fanciotto.
In the years to come the group's activity was very unstable, until 2009 when they found themselves in an essential formation with the original members Massimo Currò (bs), Mauro Veronese (gt), and Roberto Ripollino (dr). With this line-up, it was recorded "Mors" only available for free download online. In the following years, Terror From Hell released a collection of all the recordings up to 1996 on CD.
The last years has served the band to concentrate on the conception, creation and recordings of the new album "Semper", the release that will finally allow the band to reap the fruits of a career always characterized by a melancholic pathos embodied in a dark sonorous extremism.
"Semper", along with the reissue and celebratory box, is scheduled for May 2025, all on My Kingdom Music.
RELEASES (May 9th, 2025):
"SEMPER" [digipakCD, LP, Tape]
"NIHIL MORTE CERTIUM" [Gatefold 2 LP]
"INEFFABILIS MEMORIAE REGURGITATIO" [BOX with "Semper" in digipakCD, LP, tape; "Nihil Morte Certium" in Gatefold 2 LP; OMICIDIO "Premature Exequie" LP + exclusive merch].
Line-up:
Bruno: vocals
Valla: guitars
Ale: guitars
Max: bass
Robi: drums, growls
https://linktr.ee/mykingdommusic
https://www.facebook.com/nihililocus
NEPHYLIM- “ CIRCUITION”
Format: Digital CD /
Physical CD / Vinyl (limited to 200 pieces in special colour, possible repress
will then be standard black)
Label: Independent Release
For fans of : In Flames, Wolfheart, Insomnium, At The Gates, Be'lakor and the like…
Tracklist:
01 Travail Pt. I - Anima
02 Travail Pt. II - Animus
03 Amaranth
04 Grand Denial
05 Circuition
06 Withered
07 Inner Paradigm
Nephylim was founded in 2015 by friends Kevin van Geffen (guitar) and Rens van de Ven (first on guitar, later on bass).
From the start it was immediately clear in which style the band would operate: the Gothenburg melodic death metal.
After a number of line-up changes, the band has had the same line-up for years now, with the latest addition being Tijn Bosters as singer, also known from Depths of Kronos and Basterd Bound.
In the summer of 2021, the band was asked to play a Corona-proof concert in the W2 in Den Bosch, where they impressed programmer Rob van der Ham. “I was immediately captivated by the band. A very unique sound and they know exactly how to convey it. Then I immediately thought of Music Hub, because this band deserves an extra push and can certainly use it.”
'Circuition' is the long-awaited follow-up to the debut album 'Severance of Serenity'.
Just like the debut album, 'Circuition' is a conceptual album that explores the concepts of 'the cycle of life' and the 'wheel of fate'. Each song on the record is connected to a meaning or state of being, such as the origin of life: birth, the consequences of old age or everyone's perception of the circulation of life.
By pushing the boundaries in terms of overall production and quality, music and lyrical compositions, 'Circuition' has become a product that is considered to be suitable for the global elite.
With the help of a crowdfunding campaign, the public has supported the band financially and made it clear that they are excited and ready for 'Circuition'.
Album credits
Produced by Joost van den Broek, Yarne Heylen and Nephylim.
Drums recorded at Sandlane Recording Facilities, engineered by Jos Driessen.
Guitars, bass & vocals recorded at Project Zero Studio, engineered by Yarne Heylen.
Guitar reamped at Sandlane Recording Facilities, engineered by Jos Driessen.
Mixed by Joost van den Broek at Sandlane Recording Facilities.
Mastered by Darius van Helfteren at Amsterdam Mastering.
Orchestration composition by Kevin van Geffen & Yannick Maris.
Orchestration arrangement by Yannick Maris.
Artwork & illustration by Giannis Nakos (Remedy Art Design).
Logo Design by Yusuf Effendi (TyranT).
Costume design by Sabine Sleddens.
Line-up
Tijn Bosters – Lead vocals
Kevin van Geffen – Guitars & Clean/Backing vocals
Ralph Lentink – Guitars
Rens van de Ven – Bass
Martijn Paauwe – Drums
https://www.facebook.com/nephylim.band
FELGRAVE - “OTHERLIKE DARKNESSES”
After
dropping a well-received death/doom album five years back, Felgrave has
crafted an ingenious album melding influences of doom, black and death metal in
a way rarely done before. The one-man band has broken the mould and the music
on this album flows in an intuitive, undulating, almost whimsical manner, touching
upon several styles and effortlessly shape shifting through them all. The songs
are between 12 to 18 minutes long and each one seems to tell a tale of its own.
There is so much going on in each song that it demands repeated listens which
isn't necessarily arduous because of the smooth transitions and the overall
coherency. The sound is strangely all encompassing - there are acoustic
passages with clean vocals as well as intense and complex parts that wouldn't
be out of place on a technical death metal album. It's stuff like this which
makes this album fascinating, and what makes it come alive is the passion with
which it is meticulously crafted - it seeps through the music and elevates it
beyond the ostensible stringing together of disparate parts. 'Otherlike Darknesses'
is multi-faceted and yet has a fairly cohesive sound with exceptional song
writing; albums like these definitely don't come out too often.
Line up:
Vocals, guitar, bass, keyboards and programming by M. L. Jupe
Drums by Robin Stone (Evilyn, Norse)
Mixed by M. L. Jupe
Mastered by Brendan Sloan (Convulsing)
Artwork by Adam Burke (Artificial Brain, Plasmodium)
Tracklisting:
1. Winds Batter My Keep
2. Pale Flowers Under an Empty Sky
3. Otherlike Darknesses
Release date - April 25th, 2025
https://www.facebook.com/transcendingobscurityrecords
https://www.facebook.com/felgrave.doom
Thank you very much! Kunal Choksi Label owner Transcending Obscurity Mumbai, India
INCANTVM are now premiering the very first track taken from
their upcoming album "MALEFICIA". The song "DONNA
PRUDENTIA" is now streaming in the form of an official video
at https://youtu.be/nYTC1NpSev8 and
it's available on all the digital stores.
"Maleficia" is slated for release on February 21st, 2025 via My Kingdom Music and available for pre-order at https://t.ly/rkSfx
"Maleficia" is the new vicious album created by INCANTVM on atmospheres full of pathos and terrifying perceptions, esoteric ritual sounds and dark sceneries, Doom elements and old school extreme Metal, everything their Avantgarde Black Metal feeds on, making of this an absolutely unique creature in the international musical scene.
It is the darkest and most eclectic manifestation of the creative genius of Vittorio Sabelli and those who walked this way with him into the darkest folds of extreme music, starting from Tenebra (DREARINESS) on voice, to continue with Samael Von Martin (EVOL, MATER A CLIVIS IMPERAT, ALBUS DIABOLUS, Nequam (THE MAGIK WAY) and Davide Straccione (SHORES OF NULL) with their vocal interpretations, Lorenzo Mastrogiuseppe, Luca Tiraterra, and Marco Molino with their rhythmic elements.
It is a pure and simple piece of Art, an incredibly unique and exclusive album for very open-minded people, a journey that sets no stylistic or temporal limits and that reaches straight into the sick soul of those who can perceive it.
https://linktr.ee/mykingdommusic
https://www.instagram.com/incantvm_black_metal
Chicago-based blackened-death entity MARROWOMB has shared the newest single off its upcoming its debut album, PHISENOMIE.
MARROWOMB and Decibel Magazine present the exclusive premiere of album opener "Phantasia Kataleptike."
"I chose Phantasia Kataleptike as the opening track for the album due to its speed, simplistic flow, and memorability," comments MARROWOMB's Frank Lato. "The main lyrical themes revolve around the duality of self and how one can struggle with two (or even multiple) ways to present oneself outwardly. And in that struggle, it can sometimes be hard to know which one feels the most authentic. This ties into the overarching theme of the album.
Listen to "Phantasia Kataleptike" at https://www.decibelmagazine.com/2025/02/03/track-premiere-marrowomb-phantasia-katalepteke/
Over five years in the making, Phisenomie is the brain spawn of multi-instrumentalist Frank Lato and features drums by renowned session drummer Kevin Paradis (ex-Benighted).
Featuring eight meticulously crafted tracks, Phisenomie delivers an unrelenting experience that blurs the boundaries between extreme and experimental. Each song provides a labyrinth of ferocious riffs and punishing rhythms, showcasing Lato’s visionary approach to composition. Phisenomie immerses listeners in a soundscape that is both savage and cerebral. This debut offering is more than just an album—it is a journey through the depths of the human psyche, where chaos and catharsis converge.
Phisenomie is due out on February 21, 2025. Pre-order the album at https://marrowomb.bandcamp.com/album/phisenomie
The artwork for Phisenomie was done by Penny Slinger with layout by Frank Lato. Photography by the legendary Peter Beste.
Tracklisting:
1) Phantasia Kataleptike
2) Sickness Unto Life
3) Vicarious Visage
4) Inner Ring
5) Black Gossamer
6) Veil of Cold
7) The Mirror
8) Despairloom
MARROWOMB is a blackened death metal project formed from the ashes of former Chicago-based bands Polyptych and Endmember in 2020. Spearheaded by mastermind Frank Lato, the artistry of MARROWOMB knows no bounds and takes an uncompromising approach to songwriting. The project takes its influences from various sources; however, the prominent focus is centered on internal conflict and struggle.
MARROWOMB opts for a simplistic approach to its lyrical content and concepts; however, this is not a surface-level entity. For those who choose to venture beyond the surface, there are rewards to seeking out additional truths, messages, and meanings within the music.
MARROWOMB is:
Frank Lato: guitars, bass, vocals, synths/programming
Kevin Paradis: drums
Guest appearances:
Greg Livas: solo on “The Mirror”
Curtis Vamarassi: solo on “Black Gossamer”
Shane Hill: solo on “Despairloom”
All guitar solos recorded by Greg Livas at Ohmstead Studios
https://marrowomb.bandcamp.com/album/phisenomie
VULVECTOMY – “ABERRANT VAGINAL GESTATION”
Tracklisting:1. Antichrist
2. As Bestas
3. The Serpent And The Rod
4. Ichor
5. Righteous Flama
6. Curse
7. The heavens die
8. And all is prelude
To celebrate this moment, we are releasing a special merch vinyl edition as a separate item of you can pick a bundle that fit's you best! Here are all the items you can pick from:
Formats:
- CD
- Vinyl - Solid gold LP
- Vinyl - Solid blue LP
- Vinyl - Blood red LP
- Tape
- Digital
Lucifer's child tour dates:
20-04-2025 - Dark Easter Metal Meeting (DE)
15/16-05-2025 - Dat Unland Fier Fest (DE)
27.05-07.06.2025 - Latin America TBC
18-09-2025 - Metal Im Woid (DE)
08-10-2025 - House Of Metal (SE)
"The Illuminant" will be out on March 28, 2025 but you can already
pre-save the album here: https://orcd.co/arcd293
pre-order the album here: https://shop.luciferschild.net
ASHEN WOMB is now streaming exclusively via Decibel Magazine. Listen now https://www.decibelmagazine.com/2025/02/05/full-album-stream-phrenelith-ashen-womb/
Dark Descent Records and Me Saco Un Ojo Records will release Ashen Womb on CD, vinyl, cassette, and digital formats on February 7.
PHRENELITH emerges from the darkness once again with their third and most unholy full-length offering, Ashen Womb. Nine sinister funeral marches, draped in a bleak and blackened atmosphere, provide a lens into the forthcoming end of times.
Tracklist:1) Noemata
2) Astral Larvae
3) A Husk Wrung Dry
4) Lithopaedion
5) Nebulae
6) Stagnated Blood
7) Sphageion
8) Chrysopoeia
9) Ashen Womb
A droning tone fades in, opening up a slow dirge that eases us into the apocalyptic explosion of death that will follow for the next 40 minutes. Where guitars anxiously scale the fretboard & weave morose melodies while drums pound and smash with the force of the Chicxulub impactor. Interspersed between the infernal, seismic, blackened stampedes are droning psychedelia & ambient noise interludes, immersing us further into the ever-growing darkness. But there are also moments of overwhelming beauty, like on tracks "Nebulae" and the eponymous "Ashen Womb," where PHRENELITH indulge in the repetition of their sinister melodies, layering Serpentinian guitars atop each other, spinning a web of desolate harmonies around the listener.
With Ashen Womb, PHRENELITH gives us the foretold sound of the apocalypse, but whether it’s a warning or a celebration is yet undecided.
PHRENELITH is:
Simon Daniel - Vocals
David Mikkelsen - Guitars, Vocals
Jakob O - Bass
Andreas Nordgreen - Drums
www.darkdescentrecords.com
www.mesacounojo.com
https://www.facebook.com/phrenelith
A music video for the title track is available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fJ1BgHQMFZY
FFO: Katatonia, Insomnium, Wolves In The Throne Room, Agalloch,Virgin Black
Recorded over 2024 in the band’s home studio, located on the Historic Isabella Bowen Henderson property, tucked away amongst lush hidden gardens in the heart of Raleigh, NC, An End Held Dear seeks to showcase what Fulaing has to offer! The title track bleeds between blackened folk and melodic death metal, while "Like Deserts Dream Of Rain" draws from funeral doom and DSBM to create a cinematic soundscape, all of which serves as accompaniment to the grief and suffering of existence while longing for something more.
Formed in the last gasps of 2023, Raleigh, North Carolina’s Fulaing channels suffering into a soundscape of loss, melancholia and a longing for more. Taking inspiration from black metal, folk, funeral doom, and melo death to conjure the resonance of grief and sorrow.
Track
Listing:A01. An End Held Dear
B02. Like Deserts Dream of Rain
Credits:
Logan Holloway - Guitar, Keys, Vocals, Engineer, Artwork
Todd Houck - Guitars, Vocals
Joel Willis - Drums
EYN - Bass
Laura Mooney - Violin
Nate Stokes - Resonator, Synth, Backing Vocals
Jordan King - Guitar Solo
Ryan Masecar - Mastering
Smara Kand - Music Videos
Line-Up:
Logan Holloway - Guitar, Keys, Vocals (ex Mo’ynoq)
Todd Houck - Guitars, Vocals
Joel Willis - Drums
EYN - Bass (Nganga, Nocurous Lust, Cyperian)
Laura Mooney - Violin (Black Bouquet)
Nate Stokes - Resonator, Synth, Backing Vocals (Nganga, Noctomb)
https://fulaing.bandcamp.com/album/an-end-held-dear-cassingle
Label: Xtreem MusicRelease Date: March 4th 2025
Genre: Death Metal
For fans of: Demigod | Carcass | Bolt Thrower | Cannibal Corpse
At the heart of a wasteland, long miles from the intrusive blemish of artificial light, a sky of velvet darkness is dusted with a myriad of stars. In the untainted silence they gaze down in grim anticipation at a circle of stones in a place with no name. And between the stones a fine dust of cold ashes begins to stir, inviting a stain of congealed blood, which has never dried despite the endless passings of the sun, to dance. Together they start to spin, gathering pace, forming a whispering vortex in the desert night. As the maelstrom of dirt begins to rise and the distant stars seem to hold their breath, the earth splits asunder and a triumphant fountain of flame erupts. A vast and grotesque form of many teeth and many limbs breaks free from the clutches of its grave, roaring its defiance at those who presumed its death too soon…
It may have been nearly a dozen years since Spain’s death metal titans, Avulsed, last released a full length album of new material – 2013s Ritual Zombi – but only a fool would have turned their back and thought the band formed by vocalist Dave Rotten back in 1991 were out for the count. Revitalised by some key line-up changes, Avulsed have risen from their slough of despond with the utterly devastating and aptly named, Phoenix Cryptobiosis. Right from the very beginning of opening instrumental, ‘Limbs Regeneration’, you can sense that something special is about to be unleashed…and with ‘Lacerate To Dominate’ the cobwebs of the last decade are not just swept away, they are incinerated! Avulsed have always been known for their irresistible live prowess and the glorious brute force of early albums like Stabwound Orgasm and Gorespattered Suicide, but with Phoenix Cryptobiosis they have attained a new level. There’s a maturity to the song writing, a dark atmosphere of measured horror, inescapable hooks and an infusion of wicked excitement. There is no let up from start to finish, no faltering in the deadly intent – this is virulent poison to the last drop, deadly to the end. You’ll find new highlights with every listen to this genre defining album...the first time you might be caught by the cascading, carnivorous riffing of ‘Unrotted’ and its choruses that entrench themselves in your mind, or destroyed by the imperious vocal display on ‘Guts Of The Gore Gods’; the second time it might be the drum intro of ‘Devotion For Putrefaction’ that sends shocks through your neurons to your nerve endings and on the third maybe the wonderfully mangled and broken death metal supremacy of ‘Bio-Cadaver’ will dissect you and lay your spirit bare. Each track has a wealth of haunted vaults to explore and you’ll just want the bloodshed to keep on coming.
With the new line-up in exhilarating form and a final touch of gore soaked magic applied by the mastering of Davide Billia (Beheaded, Devangelic, Posthuman Abomination etc), Phoenix Cryptobiosis represents Avulsed at their very, very best. This is everything you could desire from an unwavering, undiluted death metal album in this age of fractured loyalties and pandering to the thin-blooded masses. When Xtreem Music let loose this beautiful beast, with its incredible Daemorph cover art, on March 4th, Avulsed will bestride the death metal scene of 2025 as monstrous monarchs of all they survey.
Line-up:
Dave Rotten - Vocals
Victor Dws - Guitars
Alejandro Lobo - Guitars
Alex Nihil - Bass
Santiago Arroyo "GoG" - Drums
https://www.xtreemmusic.com/
https://www.avulsed.com
Finnish 90's rooted melodic death metal band NORTHVOID will release a new EP EMBER REMAINS - first single WILDERNESS out now!
Finnish metal band Northvoid is set to release a new EP 'Ember Remains' on April 25th 2025 via Inverse Records. The first single 'Wilderness' aims to transport the listener to the quiet, wilderness-like landscape.
Listen to the single on streaming services: https://push.fm/fl/northvoid-wilderness
“The lyrics of the single Wilderness are related to the wilderness and landscape of Eastern Finland. We also find a source for our music from these hidden places in the forests,” the band states.
“The wilderness is an endless source of inspiration, which we bring out with metallic verses,” continues the band's drummer and lyricist Timo Korkalainen.
The first version of Wilderness was completed in the summer of 2022. The song was played in rehearsals and took its final form after several rounds of arrangements.
According to the band's guitarist and composer Markus Heikkinen, “Wilderness is a great example of mixing different genres into our style of music.
We start with a faster and more intense tempo and visit the surroundings of a black metal. The middle section takes on a slightly calmer, painterly atmosphere, before returning to the pace of the beginning. The keyboards emphasize the atmosphere throughout the song, gluing it together as a whole."
Track
list:1. Northern Breeze
2. Wilderness
3. Sun & Moon
4. Entrusted
5. The Ember
Mix & Master: Heikki Marttila/Guru Studio, Joensuu
EP picture by Timo Korkalainen, cover artwork Markus Heikkinen
Biography:
Forged in North Karelia in January 2020, Northvoid delivers a musical assault rooted in the melodic death metal of the 90’s. With a bond forged in childhood, our members now channel the raw, untamed energy of the past & present into every note.
Our music is a fusion of melodic heaviness and groove, inspired by the harsh environment and wilderness of the north. Experience the power and versatility of our music, which broadly covers different elements of metal music, guided by the attitude of the frost-bitten north. Northvoid isn't just music – it's a journey into the heart of coldness and wilderness.
Line-up:
Markus Heikkinen: guitars
Timo Korkalainen: drums
Kimmo Timonen: vocals
Risto Aittola: bass
https://www.facebook.com/northvoid
DEATH IN PIECES RECS in conspiracy with MUCHIK RECS will release SEPULKHRAL BAPTISM self titled debut EP, on CD limited to 500 copies.
Genre: Death Black MetalCountry: México
Release date: February 4th 2025
CD limited to 500 copies
Formed in 2023, this Black/ Death entity features members from Rotting Grave and Heretic Ritual. This is extreme metal music highly influenced by Teitanblood, Triumvir Foul, Necros Christos, etc.
"Sepulkhral Baptism formed in 2023 out of our needs to worship DEATH."
Tracklist:
I
II
III
IV
Recording credits:
All music were performed and recorded by SEPULKHRAL BAPTISM
Recorded at Warhead Studios, mixed and mastered by Alejandro Mendez at Mat Studios
Intros by Purity of Wrong.
Art by: Sah Sahhu
Layout by Ernesto Montero @ Brutal Design
SEPULKHRAL BAPTISM is:
PM – Guitars/Lamentations
NM – Guitars
DA – Bass
AV – Drums
Buy here!! https://deathinpiecesrecs.bigcartel.com/product/sepulkhral-baptism-ep-cd-pre-sale
https://www.facebook.com/muchikrecords/
https://www.facebook.com/deathinpiecesrecs/
https://www.facebook.com/SepBapblackdeath
Finnish old school death metal project MINUUTTI HULLUUTEEN to release debut mini-album featuring Mathias Lillmåns on guest vocals!
Minuutti Hulluutteen is Lasse Laihola's (ex-MindMirror, Hauras) solo project and a sign of his love for heavy music. In music you are able to sense a mix of old school death metal, black metal and even more modern expression. Mathias Lillmåns (Finntroll, ...And Oceans, etc.) is featured as a guest vocalist on the mini-album named 'UNI' which will be released on March 13th 2025 via Inverse Records. The first and only single 'PALAVA PORTTI' is unleashed today and is available on all major streaming services: https://push.fm/fl/mh-palava
"Uni" contains eight songs and each song takes you to different levels of nightmare. The album songs are mixed together and they create a story that takes you to the darkest place. The solo project waited for a moment before implementation, looking for its complete form of expression. The result is a delicious piece of music that moves from one mood to another.
Track list:1. Uni vai Painajainen
2. Vajoan
3. Painajainen
4. Synkkä Illuusio
5. Minä olen pimeys
6. Palava Portti
7. Tyhjyys
8. Loppu
Recorded, mixed & mastered by Vesa Viitanen / Napalm to thy Face Prod.
Album cover by Bjp PhotoGraphy
Line-up:
Lasse Laihola - Guitar, drums, bass & vocals
Mathias Lillmåns - Featuring vocals
https://www.facebook.com/minuuttihulluuteen
"Semper" will be released in digipakCD, LP and tape and in the same date My Kingdom Music will release "Nihil Morte Certium", a Gatefold 2 LP with all their discography completely remastered including "Mors" never released in physical format.
Moreover a celebratory BOX titled "Ineffabilis Memoriae Regurgitatio" will be out. It will include all the already mentioned new and old stuff, plus exclusive merchandise and for the first time on vinyl the demo "Premature Exequie" released in 1991 by the band when its name was OMICIDIO, first NIHILI LOCUS' incarnation.
NIHILI LOCUS, a name Doom and Black Metal fans are no strangers to.
They came from Turin area and were born from the band OMICIDIO, formed in 1989, with Massimo Currò (bs), Mauro Veronese (gt), Bruno Blasi (v) and Roberto Ripollino (dr).
After the recordings of the demo "Premature Exequie" in 1991, the band change their name in NIHILI LOCUS and in 1992 Valeria De Benedictis (gt) joined the group who released quite soon the 7"EP "Sub Hyerosolima…" distributed by Obscure Plasma Records. In 1994 they released the concept tape "...Advesperascit..." which led them to have their first official contract with Boundless Recs, for the release of the MCD "...Ad Nihilum Recidunt Omnia" in 1996 recorded with keyboardist Simone Fanciotto.
In the years to come the group's activity was very unstable, until 2009 when they found themselves in an essential formation with the original members Massimo Currò (bs), Mauro Veronese (gt), and Roberto Ripollino (dr). With this line-up, it was recorded "Mors" only available for free download online. In the following years, Terror From Hell released a collection of all the recordings up to 1996 on CD.
The last years has served the band to concentrate on the conception, creation and recordings of the new album "Semper", the release that will finally allow the band to reap the fruits of a career always characterized by a melancholic pathos embodied in a dark sonorous extremism.
"Semper", along with the reissue and celebratory box, is scheduled for May 2025, all on My Kingdom Music.
RELEASES (May 9th, 2025):"SEMPER" [digipakCD, LP, Tape]
"NIHIL MORTE CERTIUM" [Gatefold 2 LP]
"INEFFABILIS MEMORIAE REGURGITATIO" [BOX with "Semper" in digipakCD, LP, tape; "Nihil Morte Certium" in Gatefold 2 LP; OMICIDIO "Premature Exequie" LP + exclusive merch].
Line-up:
Bruno: vocals
Valla: guitars
Ale: guitars
Max: bass
Robi: drums, growls
https://linktr.ee/mykingdommusic
https://www.facebook.com/nihililocus
NEPHYLIM- “ CIRCUITION”
Format: Digital CD /
Physical CD / Vinyl (limited to 200 pieces in special colour, possible repress
will then be standard black)Label: Independent Release
For fans of : In Flames, Wolfheart, Insomnium, At The Gates, Be'lakor and the like…
Tracklist:
01 Travail Pt. I - Anima
02 Travail Pt. II - Animus
03 Amaranth
04 Grand Denial
05 Circuition
06 Withered
07 Inner Paradigm
Nephylim was founded in 2015 by friends Kevin van Geffen (guitar) and Rens van de Ven (first on guitar, later on bass).
From the start it was immediately clear in which style the band would operate: the Gothenburg melodic death metal.
After a number of line-up changes, the band has had the same line-up for years now, with the latest addition being Tijn Bosters as singer, also known from Depths of Kronos and Basterd Bound.
In the summer of 2021, the band was asked to play a Corona-proof concert in the W2 in Den Bosch, where they impressed programmer Rob van der Ham. “I was immediately captivated by the band. A very unique sound and they know exactly how to convey it. Then I immediately thought of Music Hub, because this band deserves an extra push and can certainly use it.”
'Circuition' is the long-awaited follow-up to the debut album 'Severance of Serenity'.
Just like the debut album, 'Circuition' is a conceptual album that explores the concepts of 'the cycle of life' and the 'wheel of fate'. Each song on the record is connected to a meaning or state of being, such as the origin of life: birth, the consequences of old age or everyone's perception of the circulation of life.
By pushing the boundaries in terms of overall production and quality, music and lyrical compositions, 'Circuition' has become a product that is considered to be suitable for the global elite.
With the help of a crowdfunding campaign, the public has supported the band financially and made it clear that they are excited and ready for 'Circuition'.
Album credits
Produced by Joost van den Broek, Yarne Heylen and Nephylim.
Drums recorded at Sandlane Recording Facilities, engineered by Jos Driessen.
Guitars, bass & vocals recorded at Project Zero Studio, engineered by Yarne Heylen.
Guitar reamped at Sandlane Recording Facilities, engineered by Jos Driessen.
Mixed by Joost van den Broek at Sandlane Recording Facilities.
Mastered by Darius van Helfteren at Amsterdam Mastering.
Orchestration composition by Kevin van Geffen & Yannick Maris.
Orchestration arrangement by Yannick Maris.
Artwork & illustration by Giannis Nakos (Remedy Art Design).
Logo Design by Yusuf Effendi (TyranT).
Costume design by Sabine Sleddens.
Line-up
Tijn Bosters – Lead vocals
Kevin van Geffen – Guitars & Clean/Backing vocals
Ralph Lentink – Guitars
Rens van de Ven – Bass
Martijn Paauwe – Drums
https://www.facebook.com/nephylim.band
FELGRAVE - “OTHERLIKE DARKNESSES”
After
dropping a well-received death/doom album five years back, Felgrave has
crafted an ingenious album melding influences of doom, black and death metal in
a way rarely done before. The one-man band has broken the mould and the music
on this album flows in an intuitive, undulating, almost whimsical manner, touching
upon several styles and effortlessly shape shifting through them all. The songs
are between 12 to 18 minutes long and each one seems to tell a tale of its own.
There is so much going on in each song that it demands repeated listens which
isn't necessarily arduous because of the smooth transitions and the overall
coherency. The sound is strangely all encompassing - there are acoustic
passages with clean vocals as well as intense and complex parts that wouldn't
be out of place on a technical death metal album. It's stuff like this which
makes this album fascinating, and what makes it come alive is the passion with
which it is meticulously crafted - it seeps through the music and elevates it
beyond the ostensible stringing together of disparate parts. 'Otherlike Darknesses'
is multi-faceted and yet has a fairly cohesive sound with exceptional song
writing; albums like these definitely don't come out too often.Line up:
Vocals, guitar, bass, keyboards and programming by M. L. Jupe
Drums by Robin Stone (Evilyn, Norse)
Mixed by M. L. Jupe
Mastered by Brendan Sloan (Convulsing)
Artwork by Adam Burke (Artificial Brain, Plasmodium)
Tracklisting:
1. Winds Batter My Keep
2. Pale Flowers Under an Empty Sky
3. Otherlike Darknesses
Release date - April 25th, 2025
https://www.facebook.com/transcendingobscurityrecords
https://www.facebook.com/felgrave.doom
Thank you very much! Kunal Choksi Label owner Transcending Obscurity Mumbai, India
INCANTVM are now premiering the very first track taken from
their upcoming album "MALEFICIA". The song "DONNA
PRUDENTIA" is now streaming in the form of an official video
at https://youtu.be/nYTC1NpSev8 and
it's available on all the digital stores."Maleficia" is slated for release on February 21st, 2025 via My Kingdom Music and available for pre-order at https://t.ly/rkSfx
"Maleficia" is the new vicious album created by INCANTVM on atmospheres full of pathos and terrifying perceptions, esoteric ritual sounds and dark sceneries, Doom elements and old school extreme Metal, everything their Avantgarde Black Metal feeds on, making of this an absolutely unique creature in the international musical scene.
It is the darkest and most eclectic manifestation of the creative genius of Vittorio Sabelli and those who walked this way with him into the darkest folds of extreme music, starting from Tenebra (DREARINESS) on voice, to continue with Samael Von Martin (EVOL, MATER A CLIVIS IMPERAT, ALBUS DIABOLUS, Nequam (THE MAGIK WAY) and Davide Straccione (SHORES OF NULL) with their vocal interpretations, Lorenzo Mastrogiuseppe, Luca Tiraterra, and Marco Molino with their rhythmic elements.
It is a pure and simple piece of Art, an incredibly unique and exclusive album for very open-minded people, a journey that sets no stylistic or temporal limits and that reaches straight into the sick soul of those who can perceive it.
https://linktr.ee/mykingdommusic
https://www.instagram.com/incantvm_black_metal
Chicago-based blackened-death entity MARROWOMB has shared the newest single off its upcoming its debut album, PHISENOMIE.
MARROWOMB and Decibel Magazine present the exclusive premiere of album opener "Phantasia Kataleptike."
"I chose Phantasia Kataleptike as the opening track for the album due to its speed, simplistic flow, and memorability," comments MARROWOMB's Frank Lato. "The main lyrical themes revolve around the duality of self and how one can struggle with two (or even multiple) ways to present oneself outwardly. And in that struggle, it can sometimes be hard to know which one feels the most authentic. This ties into the overarching theme of the album.
Listen to "Phantasia Kataleptike" at https://www.decibelmagazine.com/2025/02/03/track-premiere-marrowomb-phantasia-katalepteke/
Over five years in the making, Phisenomie is the brain spawn of multi-instrumentalist Frank Lato and features drums by renowned session drummer Kevin Paradis (ex-Benighted).
Featuring eight meticulously crafted tracks, Phisenomie delivers an unrelenting experience that blurs the boundaries between extreme and experimental. Each song provides a labyrinth of ferocious riffs and punishing rhythms, showcasing Lato’s visionary approach to composition. Phisenomie immerses listeners in a soundscape that is both savage and cerebral. This debut offering is more than just an album—it is a journey through the depths of the human psyche, where chaos and catharsis converge.
Phisenomie is due out on February 21, 2025. Pre-order the album at https://marrowomb.bandcamp.com/album/phisenomie
The artwork for Phisenomie was done by Penny Slinger with layout by Frank Lato. Photography by the legendary Peter Beste.
Tracklisting:1) Phantasia Kataleptike
2) Sickness Unto Life
3) Vicarious Visage
4) Inner Ring
5) Black Gossamer
6) Veil of Cold
7) The Mirror
8) Despairloom
MARROWOMB is a blackened death metal project formed from the ashes of former Chicago-based bands Polyptych and Endmember in 2020. Spearheaded by mastermind Frank Lato, the artistry of MARROWOMB knows no bounds and takes an uncompromising approach to songwriting. The project takes its influences from various sources; however, the prominent focus is centered on internal conflict and struggle.
MARROWOMB opts for a simplistic approach to its lyrical content and concepts; however, this is not a surface-level entity. For those who choose to venture beyond the surface, there are rewards to seeking out additional truths, messages, and meanings within the music.
MARROWOMB is:
Frank Lato: guitars, bass, vocals, synths/programming
Kevin Paradis: drums
Guest appearances:
Greg Livas: solo on “The Mirror”
Curtis Vamarassi: solo on “Black Gossamer”
Shane Hill: solo on “Despairloom”
All guitar solos recorded by Greg Livas at Ohmstead Studios
https://marrowomb.bandcamp.com/album/phisenomie
VULVECTOMY – “ABERRANT VAGINAL GESTATION”
Label: Comatose MusicRelease Date: April 11th 2025
Genre: Brutal/Slam Death Metal
For fans of: Devourment | Kraanium | Gorevent | Amputated
Through every waking hour I travel the dark tunnels of the online world, feasting on the horrors to be uncovered, delving further into the darkness – damaging, desensitizing and warping myself beyond repair. And when my exhausted eyes finally close in sleep, a stronghold of nightmares opens its gates within the endless corridors of my mind…a thousand doors and behind each one a scenario of twisted torment; sadism, masochism, brutality without boundaries, unspeakable acts of degeneracy and deviance. Morality is meaningless in my eternal kingdom of corruption; there is only the act, the blood, the pain, the dismantling of the human form – body, mind and spirit.
After twelve long, fear free years, the monstrous beast that is Vulvectomy has crawled forth from its lair in the Italian sewers once more. The ultimate manifestation of conscienceless, emotionless, slamming brutality is back, with another rancid harvest of putridity and filth for the sickest of souls. Any thoughts that Vulvectomy may have mellowed over time or discovered a shred of humanity within their collective, rotten heart should be abandoned immediately. Once the addictive riffs and incredibly intense drums have drawn you in to this cesspit of disgust there is not a moment of relief from the barbarity and madness. Each chord is delivered with sadistic intent and formidable force, punishing blows alternating with frenzied assaults. Tracks like first single, ‘Scrotal Abscess Drainage’ are just overwhelming barrages of rot and disease, brutal slam death distilled down to its fetid, sordid essence. The song titles are a litany of perversion, the music an avalanche of depraved violence. With slithering, wormlike horrors like ‘Greedy Fetal Discharge’ Vulvectomy have painted a portrait of a world beyond redemption. This album will disturb you, infect you, scar you and vomit over the last grains of hope you may have had for mankind.
Mixed by Alessio Cattaneo (Corpsefucking Art, Hideous Divinity etc) and mastered by Stefano Morabito (Fleshgod Apocalypse, Vomit The Soul, Hour Of Penance etc) Aberrant Vaginal Gestation sounds as bludgeoning and gore-encrusted as it should, bestial beyond belief. And the cover art by Guang Yang (Beheaded, Nunslaughter, Infant Annihilator etc) is truly a repugnant and grotesque vision, spawned from night terrors and wickedness. There is not a trace of decency to found in any part of this vicious abomination of an album. When Comatose Music unleash the reborn Vulvectomy on April 11th there will be hell to pay…
Line-up:
Diego Fanelli - Vocals
Giorgio Cavaliere - Bass
Mario Di Giambattista - Guitar
Marco Coghe - Drums
https://www.comatosemusic.com/
https://www.vulvectomyofficial.com/
CHAOTIC DEATH METAL MADNESS... MURDER RECORDS is honored to present SCYTHROW, a band buried in the filthy graves hailing from the rotten fields from Lappeenranta in Finland.
Scythrow emerged in 2020 with the intention of presenting a sound more directed towards the Thrash Metal strands, but over the time, they has been shaping its sound until it reaches a more violent sonic decomposition with the insane putrefaction of heavier riffs that are complemented by a voracious brutality with rotting melodies and where the filthy chaos has completely invaded the sound that is currently presented by Scythrow.
"BLAMELESS SEVERED EXTREMITIES" is the title of Scythrow's third album, containing eight severe lacerations of brutality where the influences of Thrash Metal practiced in the band's early days remain, making this album more chaotic and interesting, but here we can hear something much heavier and more brutal, defining a more cavernous sound that makes us dive into the depths of merciless chaos and where the Chaotic Death Metal prevails imminently...
Murder Records is now preparing the release of Scythrow's latest album in Cassette format, which will include an bonus track, a cover from the veterans Mortician "Chainsaw Dismemberment", allowing the worms to devouring the human remains buried in the putrid melodies duly moldy with the cadaveric odors presented here on this Chaotic Death Metal from the cemitery...
Chaos & Death On... Normal Life Off...
SCYTHROW
-"BLAMELESS SEVERED EXTREMITIES"Cassette limited to 100 copies
SIDE A
01 - Reluctant Possession [03:31]
02 - Kinemortophobia [03:07]
03 - Nerve Rot [03:44]
04 - Necrotic High [04:40]
SIDE B
05 - Blameless Severed Extremities [05:51]
06 - The Remorse Declines [04:08]
07 - Bare Bones [03:39]
08 - The Fatal Point Of Closure [06:28]
09 - Chainsaw Dismemberment (Mortician Cover) [01:39]
All music arranged and performed by Scythrow.
Composed by Arttu Muukkonen, Nuutti Myllynen and Markus Erling.
Lyrics written by Markus Erling.
Bonus track written and composed by Mortician.
Record during June and July 2024 in Bomb Shelter at Lappeenranta.
Produced, mixed and mastered by Arttu Muukkonen.
Cover art work by Apostle Ink.
Band logo by Nuutti Myllynen.
Layout is made by Arttu Muukkonen and Nuutti Myllynen.
Gig Photography by Jan Suominen.
Release Date: March 14th, 2025
The start from Pre-Order will be announced soon and will be revealed also the Official Video Clip from Scythrow entitled "Blameless Severed Extremities".
https://scythrow.bandcamp.com/album/blameless-severed-extremities
Finland is well known for being a den of fertility when it comes to extreme sonic filth, so it's time to introduce you to Scythrow, a band that was unearthed in 2020 from the rotting tombs of Lappeenranta.
Although Scythrow are a new band, they have just released their third album, entitled "Blameless Severed Extremities", which was released in CD format by Awakening Records, soon will be released by Murder Records in Cassette format and later will be released also by Futhark Records in Vinyl format.
Although Scythrow's first two albums present a sound more directed towards Thrash Metal, this new work defines very well the type of sound that Scythrow intends to propagate and where they finally found the cadaveric formula that allows them to present a more cohesive sound within the parameters of chaotic brutality.
So let's get on with the interview that follows, where I had the pleasure of speaking with the rotten brother brothers from Scythrow and they will reveal to us a little more about Scythrow.
Interview with Scythrow read here : https://www.murder-records.eu/cadaveric-noiseletter/2305908_interview-with-scythrow
Scythrow are :
Markus Erling - Guitar / Vocals
Arttu Muukkonen - Guitar / Backing Vocals
Nuutti Myllynen - Bass
Benjamin Niemelä - Drums
scythrowband@gmail.com
https://www.facebook.com/people/Scythrow/100083778333109/
Seattle
(WA) - Death/thrash/black metal futurists, XOTH, are
thrilled to announce their U.S. West Coast Tour, beginning on Friday,
April 4th in Tacoma, WA, where the band will share the stage with the
legendary 3 Inches of Blood.
Along
the way, XOTH will join forces with a host of killer bands,
including Starcourt, Street Cleaner, and Upon Stone. The band
will showcase tracks from their acclaimed release, EXOGALACTIC,
a record praised for its intricate musicianship and ability to transport
listeners to the furthest reaches of the universe. Tour dates as as follows:
Fri 4/4 – Tacoma, WA – Airport Tavern – w/ 3 Inches of Blood
Tue 4/8 – Portland, OR – Star Theatre – w/ Starcourt
Wed 4/9 – Eureka, CA – Savage Henry
Thu 4/10 – San Jose, CA – The Ritz
Fri 4/11 – San Luis Obispo, CA – Humdinger Brewing
Sat 4/12 – Los Angeles, CA – Knucklehead – w/ Street Cleaner, Upon Stone
Sun 4/13 – San Diego, CA – Tower Bar w/ Street Cleaner
Wed 4/16 – Santa Cruz, CA – Blue Lagoon
Thu 4/17 – San Francisco, CA – Thee Parkside
Fri 4/18 – Medford, OR – Rockafairy
Sat 4/19 – Eugene, OR – John Henry’s – w/ Starcourt
For ticketing information, updates, and additional live dates, visit https://linktr.ee/beholdxoth
XOTH recently released a full-band playthrough video for "Saga of the Blade," a track from critically acclaimed 2023 album, Exogalactic.
Check it out at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WY40M81uOh0
Dawnbreed Records released Exogalactic on November 3, 2023.
CD/Digital: https://xoth.bandcamp.com/album/exogalactic
CD (EU Version): https://www.dawnbreed.com/
Thank you for supporting XOTH!
The debut full-length from US vomit grinders MEPHITIC CORPSE has been unleashed!SICKNESS ATTRACTS SICKNESS is now available on digital and physical formats. Extremely Rotten Productions will release the album to European audiences with Headsplit Records (vinyl, CD and cassette) and 625 Thrashcore (vinyl and CD) releasing the album in the US.
Fri 4/4 – Tacoma, WA – Airport Tavern – w/ 3 Inches of Blood
Tue 4/8 – Portland, OR – Star Theatre – w/ Starcourt
Wed 4/9 – Eureka, CA – Savage Henry
Thu 4/10 – San Jose, CA – The Ritz
Fri 4/11 – San Luis Obispo, CA – Humdinger Brewing
Sat 4/12 – Los Angeles, CA – Knucklehead – w/ Street Cleaner, Upon Stone
Sun 4/13 – San Diego, CA – Tower Bar w/ Street Cleaner
Wed 4/16 – Santa Cruz, CA – Blue Lagoon
Thu 4/17 – San Francisco, CA – Thee Parkside
Fri 4/18 – Medford, OR – Rockafairy
Sat 4/19 – Eugene, OR – John Henry’s – w/ Starcourt
For ticketing information, updates, and additional live dates, visit https://linktr.ee/beholdxoth
XOTH recently released a full-band playthrough video for "Saga of the Blade," a track from critically acclaimed 2023 album, Exogalactic.
Check it out at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WY40M81uOh0
Dawnbreed Records released Exogalactic on November 3, 2023.
CD/Digital: https://xoth.bandcamp.com/album/exogalactic
CD (EU Version): https://www.dawnbreed.com/
Thank you for supporting XOTH!
The debut full-length from US vomit grinders MEPHITIC CORPSE has been unleashed!SICKNESS ATTRACTS SICKNESS is now available on digital and physical formats. Extremely Rotten Productions will release the album to European audiences with Headsplit Records (vinyl, CD and cassette) and 625 Thrashcore (vinyl and CD) releasing the album in the US.
Purchase
the album at the links below:
www.625thrash.com
www.headsplitrecords.com
www.extremelyrottenprod.com
Stream at https://mephiticcorpse.bandcamp.com/album/sickness-attracts-sickness
"Pure, room-clearing, obnoxious filth. What makes Mephitic Corpse so good is that they represent everything most people can’t stand about death metal. When people say they hate extreme metal, this band’s sound perfectly encapsulates all of their grievances. Did I mention this totally rules?"
- Decibel Magazine
Track
listing:
1) Obsessive Compulsive Dismemberment
2) Blistering Red Corpse Under Max Thermostat
3) Grisly Vomit on Self
4) Screwgun my Spleen
5) Intrusive Thoughts Lead to Impatient Butchering
6) Heart in Tinfoil
7) Teething on Clots
8) Painless
9) Rectal Bugs
10) Digested from Both Ends
11) Gutpuked Maggot Treatment
The band is set to hit the road next month alongside extreme death metal outfit UNDERGANG as part of the North American Regurgitation tour. Dates are as follows:
2/7 - Austin, TX @ Valhalla
2/8 - Dallas, TX @ Double Wide
2/9 - Tulsa, OK @ Whittier Bar
2/10 - St Louis, MO @ The Sinkhole
2/11 - Milwaukee, WI @ X-Ray Arcade
2/12 - Detroit, MI @ Sanctuary
2/13 - Toronto, ON @ Garrison
2/14 - Ottawa, ON @ Dominion Tavern
2/15 - Montreal, QC @ Piranha Bar
MEPHITIC CORPSE is from San Luis Obispo, California, and have played brutal grindcore since 2018. The band's demo tape Immense Thickening Vomit was released by Extremely Rotten Productions (Europe) and Headsplit Records (USA) and was spread worldwide with several pressings from both labels. A CD version was also released by Terrible Mutilation Records (Australia).
MEPHITIC CORPSE plays a fast and thick style of death metal that draws on the early roots of grind and brutal death metal bands, such as IMMORTAL FATE, GUTTED PULP and Mexican DISGORGE. They have played across the US, Canada and several shows in Europe, amongst them both editions of the Unearthed Morbidity Festival in Copenhagen and will be playing Maryland Death Fest and two US tours in early 2025 in support of Sickness Attracts Sickness. to be released by Extremely Rotten Productions, Headsplit Records and 625 Thrash in early February 2025.
Sickness Attracts Sickness was recorded and mixed by Ethan Camp at Ethan’s Work between August and September 2023 and mastered by Dan Lowndes and Sound Resonance Studio.
Guest vocals on “Heart in Tinfoil” by David Mikkelsen (UNDERGANG / SEQUESTRUM).
Album cover art by the band’s own Matt Rose.
MEPHITIC CORPSE are:
Eric - Drums
Matt – Guitar / puke
Michael – Bass
Parker – Gag reflux
www.625thrash.com
www.headsplitrecords.com
www.extremelyrottenprod.com
https://mephiticcorpse.bandcamp.com/album/sickness-attracts-sickness
RÄUM - "EMPEROR OF THE SUN"
www.625thrash.com
www.headsplitrecords.com
www.extremelyrottenprod.com
Stream at https://mephiticcorpse.bandcamp.com/album/sickness-attracts-sickness
"Pure, room-clearing, obnoxious filth. What makes Mephitic Corpse so good is that they represent everything most people can’t stand about death metal. When people say they hate extreme metal, this band’s sound perfectly encapsulates all of their grievances. Did I mention this totally rules?"
- Decibel Magazine
Track
listing:1) Obsessive Compulsive Dismemberment
2) Blistering Red Corpse Under Max Thermostat
3) Grisly Vomit on Self
4) Screwgun my Spleen
5) Intrusive Thoughts Lead to Impatient Butchering
6) Heart in Tinfoil
7) Teething on Clots
8) Painless
9) Rectal Bugs
10) Digested from Both Ends
11) Gutpuked Maggot Treatment
The band is set to hit the road next month alongside extreme death metal outfit UNDERGANG as part of the North American Regurgitation tour. Dates are as follows:
2/7 - Austin, TX @ Valhalla
2/8 - Dallas, TX @ Double Wide
2/9 - Tulsa, OK @ Whittier Bar
2/10 - St Louis, MO @ The Sinkhole
2/11 - Milwaukee, WI @ X-Ray Arcade
2/12 - Detroit, MI @ Sanctuary
2/13 - Toronto, ON @ Garrison
2/14 - Ottawa, ON @ Dominion Tavern
2/15 - Montreal, QC @ Piranha Bar
MEPHITIC CORPSE is from San Luis Obispo, California, and have played brutal grindcore since 2018. The band's demo tape Immense Thickening Vomit was released by Extremely Rotten Productions (Europe) and Headsplit Records (USA) and was spread worldwide with several pressings from both labels. A CD version was also released by Terrible Mutilation Records (Australia).
MEPHITIC CORPSE plays a fast and thick style of death metal that draws on the early roots of grind and brutal death metal bands, such as IMMORTAL FATE, GUTTED PULP and Mexican DISGORGE. They have played across the US, Canada and several shows in Europe, amongst them both editions of the Unearthed Morbidity Festival in Copenhagen and will be playing Maryland Death Fest and two US tours in early 2025 in support of Sickness Attracts Sickness. to be released by Extremely Rotten Productions, Headsplit Records and 625 Thrash in early February 2025.
Sickness Attracts Sickness was recorded and mixed by Ethan Camp at Ethan’s Work between August and September 2023 and mastered by Dan Lowndes and Sound Resonance Studio.
Guest vocals on “Heart in Tinfoil” by David Mikkelsen (UNDERGANG / SEQUESTRUM).
Album cover art by the band’s own Matt Rose.
MEPHITIC CORPSE are:
Eric - Drums
Matt – Guitar / puke
Michael – Bass
Parker – Gag reflux
www.625thrash.com
www.headsplitrecords.com
www.extremelyrottenprod.com
https://mephiticcorpse.bandcamp.com/album/sickness-attracts-sickness
RÄUM - "EMPEROR OF THE SUN"
Release
date :
February 21 2025Genre : Post Black Metal
Origin: Belgium
Duration: 44min20
Label: Les Acteurs de L’Ombre Productions
Network Distributor: Season of Mist / Plastic Head
Digital Distributor: The Orchard
RÄUM is a Belgian band founded in 2020 in Liège, born in the turmoil of the pandemic. Their music offers a journey through the hopes, vices, fears, and decline of humanity. With a raw post black metal sound, RÄUM reveals the emptiness and self-destructive nature of the human soul, embodying a striking duality between greatness and decay. In 2023, the band released their album Cursed by The Crown on the label Les Acteurs de l’Ombre Production. This opus explores dark and melancholic atmospheres, blending oppressive and chaotic sound waves that capture the inner struggle of mankind. The band aims to create a palpable tension, reflecting the despair and aggression inherent in the human experience. In 2025, the exploration continues with a new album titled Emperor of The Sun, also on Les Acteurs de l’Ombre Production. This project promises to delve deeper into the duality that resides within us, inviting listeners to plunge further into the abysses of the human condition. Through intense and evocative music, RÄUM seeks to portray the inevitable decline and fall of humanity and our civilizations.
Artwork par Sözo Tozö & Sauge Noire (Layout)
Tracklist:
01. Eclipse of The Empyreal Dawn
02. Nemo Me Impune Lacessit
03. Grounds of Desolation
04. Towards The Flames
05. Obscure
06. Emperor of The Sun
07. A Path to The Abyss
https://www.facebook.com/raum.belgium
Reek of Death is a female fronted Austrian band which brings you finest old school death!
This year they already shared stage with Gutalax, Obscura & Napalm Death!
Enjoy some deep growls & headbanging oldschool action!
https://www.youtube.com/@reekofdeath-official
https://www.facebook.com/reekofdeath
We’re
very proud and excited to rejoin forces with our kindred spirits again, as
Members of Void Rot, Suffering Hour, and Aberration come
together in RITUAL ASCENSION, a horrendous sonic desecration
decomposing death metal into a subsonic hallucinatory miasma, and deforming
into a hideous disfigurement of its former self. Devoured in dissonance and
shrouded in catacombal atmospheres, the band’s horrendous debut full-length
monstrosity "PROFANATION OF THE ADAMIC COVENANT" takes
the masterful death-doom horror of early Temple Nightside and Grave
Upheaval, and transfigures it further into the darkest abysses of surrealism.The putrid behemoth-like debut monstrosity has been introduced by always attentive extreme metal blog Toilet ov Hell, who in premiering the colossal thirteen-minute closing track of the album, have remarked how “‘Kolob (At the Throne of Elohim)’ will wrap its pitch-black tendrils around you and slowly crush you with exactly the expertise you’d expect given the project’s pedigree” - adding that the album is “brutally heavy and suffocatingly dark” and that “the band really stick to the ‘ritual’ part of their name”. You can check out the feature and track here https://toiletovhell.com/track-premiere-ritual-ascension-kolob-at-the-throne-of-elohim/
Not dissimilar to an auditory experimental horror film or to a stripped down version of Portal playing experimental doom, the work traces the grotesque lineaments of a disfigured subterranean hellscape through a masterful use of surrealism, dissonance and compositional abstraction. Slow, crushing, atonal dirges alternate lumbering behemoth-like trudges and enigmatic tectonic upheavals that build an immense ominous aura as the album unfolds a dense, mephitic atmosphere draped in malevolent ambience. The album’s monolithic and agonizing crawl is then violently disrupted by onslaughts of wrathful disturbances, where bursts of demented blasting, tortured screams and mangled fretwork blindside the listener, casting them further down the abyss, into a bottomless sepulcher of confusion and of complete chthonic torment.
“Profanation of the Adamic Covenant” is scheduled for a February 28 2025 release via Sentient Ruin on LP, CD, MC, and digital formats worldwide, now all pre-orderable via all our channels.
Sincerely, Sentient Ruin
https://sentientruin.com/releases/ritual-ascension-profanation-of-the-adamic-covenant
https://sentientruin.com/bands#/ritual-ascension
NEWS 31.1.2025
Nach über einem Jahrzehnt bei Century Media Records hat das Thüringer
Melodic-Death-Flagschiff DESERTED FEAR nun seinen Anker bei TESTIMONY
RECORDS ausgeworfen.Die Band über ihr neues Zuhause:
„Wart ihr schon mal an einem Ort, an dem ihr noch nie zuvor wart, der sich aber trotzdem sofort heimisch anfühlte? So ging es uns, als wir das erste Mal persönlichen Kontakt zu Testimony Records hatten. Die Mischung aus Professionalität und Underground-Spirit passt perfekt und wir freuen uns ein neues Zuhause gefunden zu haben!“
Thomas Strater von Testimony Records zum Signing:
„Wir freuen uns sehr, die Vertragsunterzeichnung mit Deserted Fear bekannt zu geben. Ich habe ihre Entwicklung von Anfang an verfolgt und gesehen, wie sie sich von einem aufstrebenden Underground-Act zu Deutschlands wahrscheinlich erfolgreichster Death Metal-Band der Neuzeit entwickelt haben. Was auch wichtig ist: Die Band ruht sich nie auf ihren Lorbeeren aus, sondern ist bestrebt, ihre Musik Album für Album weiterzuentwickeln, ohne ihre Wurzeln im Death Metal zu vernachlässigen.“
DESERTED FEAR werden Ende April zur Veröffentlichung des neuen Albums auf Tour gehen.
VEINS OF FIRE - TOUR 2025
Deserted Fear
Kvaen
Fall Of Serenity
Messticator
Do 24.04. Hamburg - Bahnhof Pauli
Fr 25.04. Essen - Turock
Sa 26.04. Jena - F-Haus
So 27.04. Osnabrück - Bastard Club (Matinée!)
Mo 28.04. Kassel - Goldgrube
Di 29.04. Hannover - Musikzentrum
Mi 30.04. Berlin - Cassiopeia
Do 01.05. Wiesbaden - Schlachthof
Fr 02.05. München - Backstage (Halle)
Sa 03.05. Stuttgart - Club Zentral
Tickets: https://linktr.ee/desertedfear
Tourtrailer: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/30LjXhqENsw
https://www.desertedfear.de/
https://www.facebook.com/desertedfear
DESERTED FEAR veröffentlichen heute das
Video zu “THE TRUTH”, der ersten Single des lang erwarteten neuen
Albums “VEINS OF FIRE”, das am 25.04. über Testimony Records
erscheinen wird.
Das emotionale Video zu “The Truth” kann man ab sofort hier sehen:
https://youtu.be/l5soKTEfvVU
Gitarrist Fabian Hildebrandt über “The Truth”:
„Als Kinder des Ostens, jedoch in Einigkeit aufgewachsen, erleben nun auch wir eine immer größere Spaltung unserer Gesellschaft – doch diesmal keine Spaltung durch Beton, sondern durch tiefe Gräben voller Hass und Misstrauen. Diese Gräben wachsen täglich weiter und scheinen immer unüberwindbarer.“
Schlagzeuger Simon Mengs ergänzt:
„Doch da draußen gibt es viele Leute, die dagegen ankämpfen, die informieren und diskutieren, sei es in den Kommentarspalten auf Social Media, im Freundes- und Familienkreis oder auf Demonstrationen. Menschen, die sich nicht beirren lassen, dem entgegentreten und täglich für echte Werte wie Menschlichkeit, Gerechtigkeit und Frieden kämpfen.“
Sänger und Gittarrist Mahne fügt hinzu:
„The Truth“ ist unser Aufruf, sich nicht durch Desinformation oder populistische Vereinfachungen beirren zu lassen, sondern faktenbasiert und kritisch zu hinterfragen – because the truth will never die!
Video Credits:
Regie: Mirko Witzki
Produziert von Witzki Visions
Gefilmt im Movie Park Germany
Tracklist:
1. Into the Burning Lands
2. The Truth
3. Blind
4. Storm of Resistance
5. Embrace the Void
6. Rise and Fight
7. At the End of Our Reign
8. Echoes in the Silence
9. We Are One
10. Veins Of Fire
Mit „Veins Of Fire“ eröffnen DESERTED FEAR ein neues Kapitel in ihrer beeindruckenden musikalischen Karriere. Ein Album, das ohne Umwege direkt ins Blut geht. Eine größere Hitdichte gab es bisher auf keinem Album von DESERTED FEAR.
Über die Jahre haben DESERTED FEAR die Kunst des Songwritings immer mehr perfektioniert und präsentieren sich auf „Veins Of Fire“ auf dem bisherigen Zenit ihres künstlerischen Schaffens. Songs wie „The Truth“, „At The End Of Our Reign“, „Blind“ oder der Titeltrack „Veins Of Fire“ sind echte Hymnen, die vor Hooklines nur so strotzen, ohne das gewisse rotzige Old-School-Feeling vermissen zu lassen.
Neues Jahr, neues Album, neues Label. Bei DESERTED FEAR stehen die Zeichen auf Sturm!
Produziert (Recording, Mix, Mastering) wurde „Veins Of Fire“ von Gitarrist Fabian Hildebrandt im Eisensound Studio in Jena.
Line-up:
Manuel "Mahne" Glatter – vocals, guitar
Fabian Hildebrandt – guitar
Simon Mengs – drums
John Gahlert – bass (live)
Das Cover Artwork stammt von Roberto Toderico, für das Layout zeichnet sich Chris Orosz verantwortlich.
Shop:
https://desertedfear.ffm.to/thetruth
http://lnk.spkr.media/desertedfear-fire
Formate:
"Veins Of Fire" wird als limitiertes, handnummeriertes Digipak (1000 Einheiten), als Jewel Case CD, als schwarzes Vinyl sowie als Marble Green Vinyl LP und Transparent Green Vinyl LP erhältlich sein. Weitere limitierte farbige Vinyle werden exklusiv im Bandshop erhältlich sein.
https://www.desertedfear.de/
https://www.facebook.com/desertedfear
Finnish
Deathgrind band CANNIBAL ACCIDENT is set to release their fifth
studio album 'DISGUST' on February 28th 2025 via Inverse
Records.
The third double single 'VIIMENE FIITTI / TOLERAPED' is unleashed today. The music video is also done for the first track and it features Ulti-Make (Tukkanuotta & Skulmagot) on guest vocals.
Video is available here: https://youtu.be/fXsUjYwPHIk
Vocalist Kurwa Doktor comments singles:
"Ulti-Make (Tukkanuotta, Skulmagot) was one of the guys we considered asking for a guest vocalist on this album. He wrote the lyrics, arranged and recorded them for us with our 100% trust that the result would be all diamonds. And so it is! Lyrically this basically tells about the hardships of writing lyrics, hah hah.
About Toleraped:
"The overall theme in this song is the darker side of everlasting tolerance, unquestionable equalization and never being able to stand up: you will just get mentally assfucked by the opportunists and exploiters. By turning the other cheek you will just get it beaten as well."
Guitarist Kolkka continues:
"Night was black, was no use holding back, when I wrote Toleraped. And in the chaotic mental and physical state of the morning after "the pen" wrote Viimeinen Fiitti by itself."
Listen: https://push.fm/fl/ca-viimene
Track list:
1. Explicit Everything
2. Toleraped
3. Darkest Auer
4. When Only Fans Blow On Empty Stage 5. Flesh Fabricant
6. Darken The Attic
7. Itseinhon Kusisella Alttarilla (feat. Nikki 666)
8. Mouthbreathing Bottomfeeder
9. In The Meat Of The Night
10. EU-rope Around Your Neck
11. Kemperverse (Kemper Trilogy part 3: Mama's Boy)
12. Wife Eater (Woman's Best Friend)
13. R.I.C.H. (Relying In Capital Heresy)
14. Viimene Fiitti (feat. Ulti-Make)
15. Omniworld
16. Inhumanely Precipitated Biodegradation
17. No One Loves You Anymore
18. I Want To Pay More Taxes
19. Insult / Result
20. Scorched Meat Tactics
Album cover by Maxime Taccardi
Biography:
Formed in 2007, Cannibal Accident have released four full-length albums and a number of smaller releases. Old-school grindcore, death metal, hardcore and mosh part(ie)s are combined in brutally cutting, compact songs where speed, heaviness and catchiness are the main denominators.
Cannibal Accident live on stage is a comprehensive psychophysical experience, no holds barred.
Listen to the first double-single 'Scorched Meat Tactics - Explicit Everything' : https://push.fm/fl/cannibal-accident-scorched
Listen to the second double-single 'Itseinhon Kusisella Alttarilla / Darken the Attic' : https://push.fm/fl/ca-itseinho
Finnish old school death metal band MESSIAH PARATROOPS, founded in 1989, is finally set to release their debut album 'LEGIONS OF TOMORROW' on April 4th 2025 via Inverse Records. The first single 'Painful Sleep' is unleashed today and it's available here: https://push.fm/fl/messiah-paratroops-painful
Track list:
1. Out of Reality
2. Rats in the Walls
3. Messiah Paratroops
4. Morbid Prayer
5. Repulsion
6. Bloodlust
7. Legions of Tomorrow
8. Murders of the Lake
9. Painful Sleep
Mixed and mastered by Jari "Tupi" Tuomainen
Cover art by Niko Anttila
Vocalist Aku Oksala comments:
" "Painful Sleep" comes from our first official demo, Extreme Pain (1991), and represents the most classic form of Messiah Paratroops. It hails from the time our band was named the best Finnish death/thrash metal band that have never released an album. Thirty-four years after Extreme Pain, it's the perfect time to release a debut album filled with furious vocals, aggressive guitars, and double bass drums!"
Pre-Order limited CD edition from https://inverse-records.myshopify.com/products/messiah-paratroops-legions-of-tomorrow-cd-pre-order
The
Court of Appeal in Norway has rejected the final appeal of Iranian black metal musician Atash (who
performs under the project name KAABOOS), leaving him with
no further legal recourse. He now faces imminent deportation to Iran, where he
is at grave risk of torture and prosecution due to his music and activism.
Atash's case highlights the severe persecution faced by artists in Iran who challenge the regime's oppressive laws. Heavy metal music is considered blasphemous and forbidden, with those associated with it facing severe punishment, including imprisonment and even death.
Atash’s situation is particularly precarious due to his public profile. He has openly protested against the Iranian government, including a performance outside the Iranian embassy in Oslo in 2023. “My face is all over the internet,” Atash stated in a previous appeal to the Norwegian government. “Upon return to Iran my life would be in great danger due to the recognition I have received from the governmental people, also known as Basij.”
In addition to his music and activism, Atash faces compulsory military service in Iran, which he has been absent from since leaving the country. This absence, combined with his artistic expression and public protests, makes his return to Iran a near-certainty of imprisonment and further persecution. He previously expressed concerns about facing execution.
“I beg you to spare my parents the thought of losing a son,” Atash pleaded in his letter to the Norwegian government.
Atash’s music project, Kaaboos (کابوس), which translates to “Nightmare” in Farsi/Persian, uses black metal as a vehicle to express his experiences and challenge the oppressive environment he fled. His music reflects the struggles against religious and dictatorial oppression in Iran. His latest album, “ANTI-COSMIC REBELLION”, is available digitally, with physical versions to follow in 2025. Two videos from his performance outside the Iranian embassy in Oslo, “Wrath of Gods” and a Taake cover, are available online. “Wrath of Gods” was featured as Metal Hammer UK’s track of the week.
Listen to “Anti-Cosmic Rebellion”:
https://youtu.be/Ioi-80FWIWE?si=CqTpV8uLXsraAcld
https://kaaboos.bandcamp.com/album/anti-cosmic-rebellion
Iblis Manifestations online: https://www.facebook.com/IblisManifestations/
Kaaboos online: https://kaaboos.bandcamp.com/
Replicant's 'Hypochondria of the Machine' release is regarded as the turning point for the band, and now for the very first time, it's being presented in physical format in an exclusive 7" version. A brand new design has been commissioned for the merch of this release, created by none other than Alex Eckman-Lawn (Artificial Brain, Pyrrhon). The pivotal release is for free download on Bandcamp and can also be heard in full on the label's channel at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vi9ddRK-7rk
REPLICANT – “HYPOCHONDRIA OF THE MACHINE”
Five
years ago Replicant unleashed two discordant blistering tracks
emulsified into a digital release dubbed Hypochondria of the Machine, which gave
listeners a bleak glimpse into the band’s foray into a more focused approach as
witnessed on their following full length Malignant Reality. Mixed and mastered
by Rob Torres (Tombs, Windfaerer, Tombstoner, Abacinate) at
Frightbox Recording, this also marked the first Replicant release
that was not self-produced. “Hymns of Distress” and “Limbic Thrust” deliver
what Replicant are known for—dark technicality that is unabashedly
groovy with devastating themes. The initial emission of Hypochondria of the Machine
was condemned to exist in a digital state until now! Transcending Obscurity has
revived these dark hymns on wax in an exclusive 7-inch
Line up
Peter Lloyd - Guitars
Michael Gonçalves - Vocals, Bass
James Applegate - Drums
Artwork by Dan Rivera
Merch artwork by Alex Eckman-Lawn
Track Listing
1. Hymns of Distress
2. Limbic Thrust
https://www.facebook.com/transcendingobscurityrecords
https://www.facebook.com/replicantnj
Thank you very much! Kunal Choksi Label owner Transcending Obscurity Mumbai, India
Release
Date:
February 21st 2025
Label : Candlelight Records
After the Candlelight Records debut ‘Black Blood’ masked purveyors of mayhem and Black Metal trailblazers Abduction return with their brand-new album ‘Existentialismus’ on February 21st 2025. The record arguably the band’s most electrifying emotionally complex and personal recording to date is inspired by the juxtaposition of a post-truth era against the simpler truths of ancient religions and crumbling past the observations of the modern world.
After an incredibly prolific recording run that saw a trilogy of albums released from 2017 to 2019 2022’s explosive Black Blood the band’s first album for the revered label Candlelight Records proved an undeniable milestone for the band.
Abduction are of the UK’s most visible black metal acts on the live circuit bringing their ritualistic and immersive performances to audiences at Damnation Bloodstock Incineration Fortress Doomsday Mass Destruction Samhain Reaperfest and Eradication. The band will be supporting New Zealand Death Metal trio Ulcerate in Germany as well as their own headline UK tour this October.
Existentialismus has been recorded for the first time as a full band. That sense of scale is palpable and reflects the ambition and embittered grandeur of the new material an impressively cohesive combination of otherworldly atmospheres fiery aggression and apocalyptic tension.
The album written by A|V was recorded and produced by Ian Boult at Stuck On A Name Studios in Nottingham, while the final touches of post-production and mastering were handled by Tore Stjerna (Watain, Mayhem) at Necromorbus Studios in Sweden. The striking and immersive cover art is the work of Julia Soboleva.
“The most obvious expansion is in the voice,” considers vocalist and founder A|V. “I felt that vocally, I had more freedom to express the lyrics and messages with fewer genre leashes. Given the themes of pain, frustration, and fear involved, it made sense to convey that in its most natural state rather than performing to certain expectations. The vocals and lyrics are important to me, so I let them breathe and counterpoint the bands playing.”
“It’s inspired by the juxtaposition of this horrible post-truth era with its contradictions and the simple, metaphorical truths that began in ancient religions of the crumbling past. Somewhere between a biblical gospel and a Nietzschean nightmare. As a father, there’s a particular terror in seeing all that our grandfathers built, physically and morally, being torn apart and reduced to a commodity and wondering what kind of world my son will inherit.”
“I am by no means a philosopher – I desperately lack the patience,” A|V admits. “But my observations of the modern Western humane race have become particularly bleak, and this informs my lyrical writing process. Art as a reaction to life and experience. This is laid out in the first track, ‘A Legacy of Sores’, which posits that most of us here, in the current year, have become an alarming pairing of being both too sensitive and yet without any core beliefs to stand on. (‘Wet skin now paper thin, reveals a core of dust’) I think this is a mixture of a post-religious society and the acceleration of technology to the point at which its claws are deeply in us. Have you tried to live without a smartphone recently?”
Tracklisting
1. A Legacy of Sores
2. Pyramidia Liberi
3. Truth is as Sharp a Sword as Vengeance
4. Blau ist die Farbe der Ewigkeit
5. Razors of Occam
6. Vomiting at Baalbek
https://www.facebook.com/abduction616
My
Kingdom Music is proud to announce that CULTUS SANGUINE,
pioneers of the European Dark Metal scene, have signed a new contract with the
Italian label for the release of the new album that will be recorded during the
next summer/autumn and will see the light in the early days of 2026.
Band's frontman and founder Joe Ferraro shared the following:
“This is a new year and a new chapter for CULTUS SANGUINE. We are off to a great start because we have re-signed with My Kingdom Music who released all our albums in vinyl format and above all celebrated with us our 30 years of career with a great BOX.
It is a great feeling to be with a label that gets us and who has always had our backs, especially when we needed them the most.
Prepare for the future of CULTUS SANGUINE".
My Kingdom Music boss Francesco Palumbo adds:
"Working with CULTUS SANGUINE over the last two years has been literally amazing and one of the most rewarding experiences of my career. I was already excited at the time to celebrate their history with the vinyl reissue of their albums and the box release, and I am even more now that I see this journey continuing towards a future of great music and new emotions.
I know that the new album will be something grandiose and unheard of in the Italian panorama in terms of pathos, darkness and emotional power".
All you have to do is stay tuned, the journey is long and you must know that it has simply just begun. Expect decay, sorrow and darkness!
https://linktr.ee/mykingdommusic
https://www.facebook.com/JoeCultusSanguine
Minsk (BY) - Brutal Death Metal quartet, RELICS OF HUMANITY, are proud to announce the pre-release stream of forthcoming album, ABSOLUTE DISMAL DOMAIN.
Stream it at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GIBbLjEU3Ac
Willowtip Records will release Absolute Dismal Domain on January 31.
The band released the following statement about the album:
"Absolute Dismal Domain is a nine-act conceptual record. The story told across these nine tracks is about absolute ubiquitous annihilation of light, both spiritually (god) and physically (sun and stars). This is the most brutal stuff about blackness and ungodliness ever created."
Absolute Dismal Domain is Relics of Humanity's first collection of original material since 2019's
Obscuration EP (Willowtip) and the band's first full-length album (and third overall) since 2014's Ominously Reigning upon the Intangible (Amputated Vein).
Pre-order:
https://bit.ly/add-willowtip
https://relicsofhumanity.bandcamp.com/album/absolute-dismal-domain
Track
Listing:
1. Omen Apollyon
2. Summoning Of Those Who Absorbed
3. Taking The Shape Of Infinity
4. In The Name Of Ubiquitous Gloom
5. Paralyzing The Light II
6. Absolute Dismal Domain
7. Smoldering Of Seraphim
8. His Creation That No Longer Exists
9. Dominion
Credits:
Absolute Dismal Domain is fully composed (music, concept and lyrics), mixed, and mastered by guitarist Siarhei.
Artwork created with oil paints by Siarhei.
Line-up:
Siarhei - Guitars
Pavel - Bass
Flo - Vocals
Vladislav - Drums
https://relicsofhumanity.bandcamp.com/album/absolute-dismal-domain
https://www.facebook.com/relicsofhumanity/
VULTUR - "CULTORES DE PERDAS E LINNA"
Genre
: Black
Metal
Label : Masked Dead Records / Sulphur Music
Release date : February 28th 2025
FFO: old Satyricon, Marduk, Mayhem, Immortal, Dissection, Rotting Christ, Mortuary Drape
Sardinian Native Black Metal veterans VULTUR are finally able to reveal their new opus to the world: "Cultores de Perdas e Linna" has been recorded in 2023 but didn't see light until now, in 2025. The album, whose title means "stone and woods worshippers" (which is how christians derogatery defined the ancient Nuragic population), features eight songs with lyrics in Sardinian language except for "Nemini Parco", sung in Italian and Latin.
VULTUR style is aggressive, unmerciful and fast-paced, showcasing intriguing riffs and a certain degree of dark violence. Fans of old Satyricon, Marduk, Mayhem and Immortal will find themselves pleased, as well as for the lovers of Dissection's melodic bridges, old Rotting Christ's evocativness and Mortuary Drape's rhythmic dynamism and heavyness.
The artwork takes inspiration from the Sardinian popular mask "Su Boe", one of the most important characters of Sardinian Carnival tradition.
Founded exactly 20 years ago, VULTUR has been one of the very first Black Metal acts featuring lyrics in Sardinian Campidanese language, with themes about Sardinian occultism and folk superstitions. Sardinia, the island whose ancient population dates back to the Bronze Age, features a rich archaic history and culture, whose folklore still breaths nowdays within its fond population.
The album will be premiered on the popular YouTube channel Black Metal Promotion on February 26th 2025.
Sale Points:
Sardinian Native Black Metal;
Vultur is the oldest Black Metal band featuring lyrics in Sardinian;
The artwork takes inspiration from the popular mask "Su Boe";
Full-album premiere on Black Metal Promotion (Feb 26th 2025).
Tracklist:
1) Su Frastimu
2) Eternu Trumentu
3) Su Spegu
4) Femina Mala
5) Arestis
6) Cultores Lapides et Lignea
7) Umbras
8) Nemini Parco
Recorded at Cut Fire Mixing Studio by Alberto Bandino, Sanluri (SU), in May and June 2023.
Artwork by Maristella Spanu.
https://maskeddeadrecords.com/
https://www.facebook.com/sardinianvultur
SIDEWINDER – “MARCH OF THE ETERNAL HERETIC” (EP)
Label: Independent Release
Release Date: FEBRUARY 7th 2025
Genre: Thrash Metal/Hardcore
For fans of: Slayer | Agnostic Front | Cro-Mags | Exodus
Somewhere between Leeds and the end of the universe there’s a gas masked warrior bedecked in spikes and bullets. Beneath a burning sky he’s facing down a legion of undead scum, skeletons infused with some kind of toxic nuclear power, armed with every damn thing they can find – from guns to sticks, barbed wire to billhooks – and for some reason they think they stand a chance. The warrior checks his double barrelled laser and death belching sidearms, adjusts the gas mask and pushes the wireless earphones deep into his ear canals. He checks the ancient, rusted music player that’s never let him down…hits play and starts killing. And to the sound of hardcore, thrash metal, speed and violence the undead start to die all over again…
Leeds based kings of crossover, Sidewinder, are back with a new four track EP that’s primed and ready to tear you limb from limb. ‘Only four songs’ you might be thinking…well, you won’t be thinking that when Sidewinder have finished with you! March Of The Eternal Heretic packs more aggression and intensity than most bands manage over the course of four albums. If it was any longer this thing would probably kill you… Opening with single, ‘Two Zero One’ you’re hit hard by Slayerized riffing that takes you back to when the skies rained blood and everyone lived south of heaven. Add to that the muscle and defiance of Agnostic Front and a dangerous, pit hungry attitude and you’ve got the perfect recipe for destruction. The title track comes next, featuring a guest appearance from Chris Barling of Inhuman Nature, all pummelling drums and guitar leads howling and diving, razor wire vocals and the adrenaline counter in the red zone. The breathless ‘From Beneath They Shall Rise’ follows, on your tail like a rabid dog before mixing in some mid-tempo punches and a cool clanking bass tone. Applying the final knockout blow ‘Ashes Of Reality’ is the kind of song that makes everywhere a pit. This bruising, battling anthem is simply glorious in its blood-spitting rebellion and dissent. However, for all the sonic violence that seethes throughout March Of The Eternal Heretic, don’t go thinking these songs are just interchangeable bursts of angry noise. They are sweetly structured, individual, characterful tracks, purposeful and unflinching in delivery – they just all happen to hit like a ten ton truck with its pedal to the metal.
Engineered and mastered by James Atkinson (Angel Witch, Carcass, Wytch Hazel etc) March Of The Eternal Heretic sounds virulent and venomous, walking deftly along the edge of chaos – and the amazing artwork of renowned tattooist Gareth Hares, who also supplied the visuals for Sidewinder’s 2023 release War Tapes Vol. 1, perfectly completes this explosive package. Single ‘Two Zero One’ is out on January 31st and the full March Of The Eternal Heretic EP drops on February 7th. Be ready for this one, because Sidewinder are taking no prisoners!
Line-up:
Damo - Vocals
Ginner - Guitars
Jonesy - Guitars
Finch - Bass
Gaz - Drums
https://www.facebook.com/SIDEWINDERBC/
Auckland,
NZ; 29 January 2025: Following their extensive “Eclipse Death” tour in late
2024, New Zealand death metal ensemble ULCERATE will
return to Europe this May for a six-date tour of Scandinavia ahead of
previously announced festival appearances at Graveland Festival (Netherlands)
and Fortress Festival (UK).
Kicking off in Helsinki, Finland on 21st May and culminating at the North Yorkshire shore for Fortress Festival on 1st June, the “ECLIPSE DEATH II EUROPE MMXXV” tour will be another opportunity to witness the exceptional Ulcerate album, "CUTTING THE THROAT OF GOD", in a live setting.
French extreme sludge band Fange will join this expedition in Stockholm, Oslo, Gothenburg and Copenhagen.
Having made numerous year-end “best of” lists, "Cutting the Throat of God" is arguably Ulcerate’s most powerful and biggest release to date. This refined and hook-laden seventh record is a self-sufficient universe unto itself. A conflagration of inventively visceral death/black metal where dizzying experimentation meets head-bobbing abandon - obscenely twisted and addictive, heart-stopping in its depth of feeling.
Tickets for all shows are on sale now and can be found via Ulcerate’s homepage.
Eclipse Death II Europe MMXXV Tour Dates
21.05 Helsinki, FI - On The Rocks
23.05 Sundsvall, SE - Club Deströyer
24.05 Stockholm, SE - Södra Teatern *
26.05 Oslo, NO - Blå *
27.05 Gothenburg, SE - Monument *
29.05 Copenhagen, DK - Pumpehuset *
30.05 Graveland Festival, NL
01.06 Fortress Festival, UK
* w/ FANGE
Tickets: https://ulcerate-official.com/#tour
https://ulcerate-official.com/
https://www.facebook.com/Ulcerate
Finnish thrash metal influenced melodic metal band JUSTICE THEORY'S new single MY TRUE NEMESIS is a song about the struggle with your inner demons.
Listen
to the song on music services : https://push.fm/fl/justicetheory-mytruenemesis
Check the lyric video: https://youtu.be/dsYSTiDqxPk
The singer-guitarist Valtteri Saharinen tells about the track:
"MY TRUE NEMESIS is a song about battling your own inner enemy. The narrator’s opponent isn’t some external force, but rather this internal power that takes control of their mind and life. Feelings of anger, resentment, shame, and despair are constantly churning inside throughout life, and you’re forced to deal with them if you want to move forward. The chorus, “true nemesis,” is a metaphor for this internal force, an enemy you have to face over and over again, one you can never escape.
The song has this heavy, fatalistic vibe, where the enemy is seen as inevitable, just a natural part of life. The narrator’s lyrics dig deep into the conflict between self-hatred and the struggle to accept oneself. In the final chorus, the voices in their head scream, “No way out!” – summing up the feeling that this inner enemy is tied to their fate. It’s something they can’t outrun, only learn to live with.
Musically, the track is raw and intense, perfectly mirroring the darkness in the lyrics. It drags the listener deep into the pain of the mind but also opens a door to self-reflection and acceptance. My True Nemesis is a powerful take on the inner battle and how it’s an inseparable part of being human."
Justice Theory started as a thrash metal band in 2012. After that they have moved towards more melodic approach without forgetting their thrash metal past. Justice Theory has released around dozen singles and EPs.
Justice Theory:
Valtteri Saharinen: guitar & vocals
Taneli Ahonen: guitar
Riku Lehto: bass
Juuso Liukkonen: drums
https://www.facebook.com/JusticeTheoryband/
U.S. Traditional Heavy Metal quintet, PREHISTORIA, have released a lyric video for "EVERLASTING LEGACY," the second single from forthcoming album, CRYPTIC HALO. Check it out at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ohgURwU4C1U
FFO: Blind Guardian, Persuader, Iced Earth, Manticora
Prehistoria will release Cryptic Halo, their first full-length album, on February 11 via StormSpell Records. The vinyl LP version will be released through Alone Records.
Prehistoria had this to say about Cryptic Halo:
"We are thrilled to announce the completion of our debut album, Cryptic Halo. This project has been a true labor of love, forged through countless hours of passion, dedication, and focused effort. Rooted in traditional heavy metal, Cryptic Halo weaves in elements of power, thrash, and black metal to create a sound that’s both classic and dynamic. Crafted by devoted fans of heavy metal, for heavy metal fans, it stands as a celebration of the genre we hold so dear. It’s been a challenging yet rewarding journey, and we can’t wait to share this milestone with you as we prepare for its release."
Track
Listing:
1. Futile Invocation of Cosmic Acknowledgement
2. Rise
3. Salvation Denied
4. Obsidian Gateways
5. Everlasting Legacy
6. Paradise Lost
7. Crown of the Resolute
8. Crucible of Shadows
9. Dreamchaser
Bio:
Prehistoria is a traditional heavy metal band hailing from the American Midwest, combining the raw power of classic metal with influences from power, thrash, and black metal. Their sound is steeped in the genre’s roots, delivering crushing riffs and soaring melodies with a sharp, modern edge that feels both familiar and new.
Cryptic Halo Credits:
All songs (except "Futle Invocation...") written and performed by Prehistoria.
"Futile Invocation of Cosmic Acknowledgement" written and produced by Dan Wagoner.
Lyrics by Alonso Donoso.
Produced, tracked, and engineered by Dan Wagoner.
Drums recorded by Joe Viers at Sonic Lounge Studios.
Additional guitars recorded by Ethan Vawter.
Bass recorded by Ian Bender.
Mixed and mastered by Simone Mularoni at Domination Studio.
Album art by Adam Burke.
Logo design by Chris Hurst.
Additional design by Alonso Donoso and Ian Bender.
Photography by Austin White.
Line-Up:
Alonso “Zo” Donoso - Vocals
Shaun Cothron - Guitar
Max Otworth - Guitar
Ian Bender - Bass
Cody Johns - Drums
https://www.facebook.com/prehistoriaband
After
the success of their debut album, "Heavy Lies The Crown",
Finnish Death Metal band WRETCHED PATH took some time
off to craft a masterpiece that's faster, darker, and more intense than ever
before. Now, just over two years later, they're back with the first single from
their upcoming second album!
Experience the raw power of “RELEASE OF VIOLENCE”! This explosive track plunges you into a gripping atmosphere, with verses that evoke a sense of raw energy and intensity. Inspired by the chilling premise of movie The Purge, where chaos reigns for one night, the lyrics delve deep into the darkest corners of the human psyche.
Whether you interpret the song as a reflection of society’s hidden rage or as a journey into the mind’s most twisted thoughts, “Release Of Violence” leaves it up to you to decide. Let the haunting melodies and powerful lyrics take you on a ride through the shadows. Are you ready to face the darkness within?
Listen to the single on music services : https://push.fm/fl/wretchedpath-releaseofviolence
Check the music video: https://youtu.be/-xQsLoBmE4w?si=oc_bYQwPkoexxjuo
Formed in 2020 by seasoned musicians from renowned bands like Pestigore, Born of Thorns, Tukkanuotta, and Warmen, Wretched Path was born out of a desire to return to their Death Metal roots. Their debut album received rave reviews from various magazines and websites, and they played several gigs around Finland including the legendary Nummirock festival 2023.
https://www.wretchedpath.com/
https://www.facebook.com/wretchedpath
We reveal the cover of "COMPENDIO ESOTERICO ELETTRONICO", the debut album by ALBUS DIABOLUS, arcane and esoteric musical laboratory that the minds of Elisa Montaldo (Mater A Clivis Imperat, Il Tempio Delle Clessidre and VLY among others) and Samael von Martin (Evol, Death Dies and of course Mater A Clivis Imperat) have created to destabilize our peaceful existence.
The album will be released on April 11th only on vinyl and digital format as well as in a special limited edition that includes the album with shirts, posters and other merch.
Pre-Order active and available on: http://bit.ly/3CejxJq
Tracklist
1. Albus Diabolus
2. Homorphus
3. Liturgica
4. Potentissimis
5. E Così Sia...
6. Dadashining
7. Elettro Sabba
8. Sommi Spiriti
9. Noctua
10. Rituale
11. Outro
The artwork, realized by Maira Pedroni, opens the doors to a dark and lysergic universe where experimentation and avant-garde sound reign supreme. In their creation the gothic and black aesthetic of extreme music merges with the Progressive vein of Mater A Clivis Imperat, all with a clear and decisive electronic imprint influenced by the Synth-Wave and Dark-Wave of the 80s.
Sound imaginaries created with synthesizers, drum machines and arcane atmospheres intertwine with powerful guitars played by special guest Simòn Ferètro, materializing everything in an emotional and immersive journey that recalls influences of works such as "Tenebre" by Simonetti / Pignatelli / Morante, and bands such as EINSTURZENDE NEUBAUTEN, COIL, CURRENT 93, VISITORS.
The journey into their Art has just started!And now... let the Sabbath begin!!!
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Wretch of Pact unleashes the fourth chapter in the seven-part series of albums that chronicle the irreversible process of decay and death. Decomposition Part 4: Livor Mortis presents 10 tracks of rotting Black Metal with second wave,ambient, funeral Doom and old school Death Metal influences.
Listen to the single "Livor Mortis" at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tdEfyi9oBGI
Tracklisting:
1. Discoloration
2. Hypostasis
3. Livor Mortis
4. Suggillation
5. The Irreversible Process Of Decay Part 4
6. Flooded Crypt
7. Lindow Man
8. Grauballe Man
9. Lividity
10. Preserved In The Peat Bog Part 4
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Genre
: Black
Metal
Label : Masked Dead Records / Sulphur Music
Release date : February 28th 2025
FFO: old Mayhem and Watain, Marduk, Celestial Bloodshed
Bone maniacs UNHOLY IMPURITY style is sinister and ritualistic, reminiscent of first-era Mayhem and Watain, as well as of Marduk and Celestial Bloodshed. There is a certain authenticity, easely perceptible, which directs the conjured sensations towards the very essence of Black Metal, in its dark and ominous spirit. "Oculus Mortis" is old school, raw and straight to the point. The past is alive!
Hailing from Sardinia, the island whose ancient population dates back to the Bronze Age, UNHOLY IMPURITY are inspired by anticosmic spirituality and ancient mysteries linked to Sardinia's culture. The album features four songs with lyrics in Sardinian language (hence Sardinian Native Black Metal) and an astonishing detailed artwork by the indonesian artist Oik Wasfuk (Watain, Nothing Sacred Artwork).
The album will be officially premiered on February 27th via the popular YouTube channel Black Metal Promotion.
Sale Points:
Sardinian Black Metal;
Four songs with lyrics in Sardinian autchthonous language;
Detailed artwork by Oik Wasfuk (Watain, Nothing Sacred Artwork);
Full-album premiere on Black Metal Promotion (Feb 27th 2025).
Tracklist:
1) Into The Abyss
2) Black Magic
3) Ancient Stones Of Death
4) The Oldest One
5) The Healer
6) Treutos Corrudos
7) Sos Filos de sa Morte
8) Requiem
Recorded at SpaceCraft and RKS Studio (OSSI), August/September 2023.
Mixed and mastered by Delio Soro at Soundlikekong Studio Sassari (Sassari), February/March 2024.
Band logo and album title handmade by Erkitu.
Design and layout by SSCVLT.
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Austin (TX) - Texas metal titans IGNITOR have released the official video for “HORNS AND HAMMERS,” the title track from their new album. Check it out at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bVmcn2ODFyw
“'Horns
and Hammers' is classic IGNITOR, a battle ready power thrash
metal anthem, that sets the stage for the rest of the album,” says
drummer Pat Doyle. Fresh off his recent induction into the Metal
Hall of Fame along with his bandmates in Dangerous
Toys, Jason McMaster notes “A great time was had in the making
of this track. The thrash influence is prominent, but to make it anthemic, felt
natural. Very much a sort of angry Iron Maiden sound, makes it a
favorite of mine. We have worked with Steve Miller and his
productions before, so this made it easy to know what to expect. He killed it,
and we are proud of this feature video. Steve has created a fantastical
backdrop using Claudio's art as well as some snippets created by our
own founder, Stuart Laurence. This team effort, with alot of it taken on
by Steve, made for over the top and very metal visions that this track offers
lyrically, to come to life on screen."
Produced by Steve Miller, the video incorporates the original artwork from the album cover by Claudio Bergamin. Pre-orders for the North American CD version of Horns and Hammers, which includes a cover version of Saxon’s "Machine Gun," can be placed at: https://revoltvinylrecords.com/pre-orders/
Find all IGNITOR music and merch at www.ignitorband.com
Another storm-the-gates, metal onslaught, Horns and Hammers delivers all the dramatic power and fury that landed previous albums Haunted by Rock ‘N’ Roll and The Golden Age of Black Magick in the hallowed realms of Judas Priest, Mercyful Fate, Raven, Dio, Accept and other legendary keepers of the metal creed.
From the title track’s speed-metal war cry and the Maiden-esque “Imperial Bloodlines” to the cowbell-driven “Shattered Crosses” and the 70s-inspired heavy metal of “Ferocious the Martyrs” (featuring guest keyboardist Gabriel Guardian of Immortal Guardian) the 11-track Horns and Hammers
is a mighty mix of classic heavy metal spiked with NWOBHM, thrash, power metal and the atmospheric textures of prog-metal and fantasy.
“We raised the bar high with our last two albums so we couldn’t settle for anything less than a full-on metal assault,” said founding guitarist Stuart “Batlord” Laurence. “We’ve always honored our influences,
but we’re also very insistent that our music – first and foremost – sounds like IGNITOR. With Horns and Hammers, we’ve covered the spectrum of metal and taken Ignitor to a whole new level.”
Fronted by the soaring vocals of Jason McMaster (Watchtower, Dangerous Toys, Broken Teeth), IGNITOR's strength is further forged by guitarist Robert Williams , bassist Billy “Chainsaw” Dansfiell and drummer Pat Doyle. Whether charging and pounding like clashing titans (“Dark Horse,” “Chaos Maximus Eternal”) or luring the listener into gothic tales of doom and deceit (“Suicide Anthem,” “Taken Up With Serpents”), IGNITOR delivers with shuddering impact.
“Robert brought a ton of songs and riff ideas to the table and Billy had some great ideas that blossomed into full-blown songs,” Laurence said. “Once we started jamming with Pat’s pummeling backbeat, we knew we had something special.”
“As the arrangements started coming together, I found myself completely immersed and inspired to come up with the lyrical themes and characters to carry the songs to completion,” McMaster added. “I’m really proud of the band’s individual and collective contributions, and I think we all agree that Horns and Hammers is a triumph by any measure.”
The album’s stunning cover art – featuring a medieval warrior and his mighty steed surveying a hellish killing field – comes courtesy of renowned fantasy/sci-fi artist Claudio Bergamin whose credits include
Judas Priest (Firepower), Burning Witches (The Witch of the North), Cassius King (Field Trip) and Klassik ’78 (Phantoms), among others.
Produced and mastered by Stuart “Batlord” Laurence at Emphatic Audio in Austin, TX, Horns and Hammers was mastered for vinyl by Cris Burns. “Hell Shall Be Your Home” was recorded live in Austin TX at Kick Butt Coffee in 2019, and engineered by Ernie Basaldua with mixing by
Stuart "Batlord" Laurence.
Track Listing:
1. Horns And Hammers
2. Imperial Bloodlines
3. Dark Horse
4. Cyber Crush
5. Shattered Crosses
6. Taking Up With Serpents
7. Ferocious The Martyrs
8. Suicide Anthem
9. Chaos Maximus Eternal
10. Machine Gun (Saxon cover)*
11. Terminous
*Note: “Hell Shall Be Your Home” appears on The Metal On Metal Records version.
All songs written, recorded and performed by Ignitor, except *“Machine Gun,” originally written, recorded and performed by Saxon, Carrere Music Ltd 1980.
Cover art by Claudio Bergamin.
Line-up:
Stuart “Batlord” Laurence - Guitar
Robert Williams - Guitar
Jason McMaster - Vocals
Billy “Chainsaw” Dansfiell - Bass
Pat Doyle - Drums
Bio:
IGNITOR formed in Austin, Texas in 2003 with legendary Agony Column guitarist Stuart Laurence, Brendon Bigelow on bass, Beverly Barrington on guitar, Pat Doyle (Offenders) on drums, and vocalist Erika Swinnich. The band wanted to write music reflecting their passion for heavy, speed, and power metal.
IGNITOR quickly attracted a worldwide fan base after releasing their debut album Take To The Sky, featuring the hit "Demonslayer," in 2004 to rave reviews. Germany’s Rock Hard magazine named it "Demo of the Month.” Dies Irae (Brazil) said “Ignitor take the world by storm, playing a furious Heavy/Speed Metal, joining the high class of veteran musicians and the powerful voice of Erika Swinnich.”
IGNITOR performed at Mexico’s Monterrey Metal Fest in May 2005, appearing alongside Motorhead and Danzig. Then onto Germany’s Keep It True Festival in November 2005, where they stunned the crowd and were named "Best KIT Newcomer" by Mario’s Metal Mania magazine.
In 2007 IGNITOR released Road of Bones (Cruz del Sur Music) featuring cover art by legendary MOTORHEAD collaborator Joe Petagno. Beverly was temporarily replaced by Annah Moore on guitar for this album. The band’s sophomore effort is a deep dive into themes of pain, death, and rebirth, culminating with their triumphant anthem "Reinheitsgebot" and its rallying cry “Metal is the Law!” Blabbermouth described IGNITOR - “This is the energetic, lusty sound of a new and eager band who are ridiculously fired up to be alive, no matter what the decade.” IGNITOR toured heavily in support of the album, playing with Primal Fear and Leaves Eyes, and a notable appearance at the Valley Thrash Fest in McAllen, Texas.
In 2008, Texas metal veteran Jason McMaster (Watchtower, Howling Sycamore, Dangerous Toys, Broken Teeth, Evil United) replaced Erika’s wraith-Maiden wail with his demonic Texas drawl. The band released The Spider Queen (Cruz del Sur/Heavy Artillery) in 2009, a fairy tale of love and redemption. The band toured in support of the album, sharing stages with Fates Warning and Helstar along the way.
In 2010 IGNITOR played the Metal Up Your Tap Fest in Chicago along with Cruz del Sur label mates Bible of the Devil.
2012 saw the release of Year of the Metal Tiger (MVD Audio,) featuring fan favorite "Heavy Metal Holocaust" and the eerie polytheism of "Shadow of the Needle." “…a fiery album of traditional, hot-wired metal that’s intensely passionate and utterly authentic.” – Backstage Auctions.
IGNITOR released Mixtape '85 in 2013, a collection of beloved favorites recalling the peak years for thrash and heavy metal. The Metal Files said “…the opening solo on Into the Coven gave me chills when I first heard it.” 2013 also saw the inauguration of IGNITOR’s occasionally-annual Iron Fist Fest in their hometown of Austin, featuring Witches Mark.
The next two years produced some lineup changes. Beverly was replaced by Robert Williams (Witches Mark,) and Brendon was replaced by Billy “Chainsaw” Dansfiell (Agony Column) cementing IGNITOR’s current lineup.
In May 2016 IGNITOR performed at the Ragnarokkr Metal Apocalypse in Chicago along with Tygers of Pan Tang, Jag Panzer, and Leather Leone. The Iron Fist Fest returned in 2016 too, featuring Byfist and Death of Millions alongside IGNITOR.
In 2017 IGNITOR released Years of War 2008 – 2013, an anthology of the band’s releases during those years in a limited edition box set, including rare promo discs and assorted items from the merchandise shop. The box set is only available from the band’s website.
2017 also saw the release of the IGNITOR’s sixth album Haunted By Rock & Roll (EMP Label Group.) The song "Hatchet: The Ballad of Victor Crowley" is heard during the closing credits of the horror slasher “Victor Crowley” from Ariescope Pictures. Director Adam Green produced a NSFW video of the song featuring some key gory scenes from the movie. The band produced three other companion videos featuring the songs "No Sanctuary," "Brave The War," and "Haunted by Rock & Roll." Roppongi Rocks said “IGNITOR serves us an extra large portion of terrific heavy metal on its new album.” “The New Wave of British Heavy Metal deserves a locally designated acronym thanks to IGNITOR.” - Austin Chronicle
IGNITOR returned to Chicago in July 2018 for the Alehorn of Power X festival, appearing alongside Zuul and Bible of the Devil. IGNITOR appeared again in July at the Iron Fist Fest 3 with James Rivera’s Metal Asylum and Austin’s own Duel. Iron Fist Fest 4’s ten-band lineup in 2019 featured IGNITOR, Helstar, and Angkor Wat.
In early 2020, IGNITOR finished the work on their seventh album. After contacting Metal on Metal Records and sending the new songs, they got a positive response and soon the agreement was reached. The Golden Age of Black Magick was finally released on October 2020 on CD and all major digital platforms.
In January 2020 right before the worldwide pandemic, IGNITOR recorded a live set at Kick Butt Coffee in Austin. Later in the year the band self-released that set on a CD called Live…Before the Plague and posted it for sale on its website store.
Like most of the planet, IGNITOR spent 2020-2021 hiding out from the pandemic. Luckily that provided ample opportunity to write and hone new material. The band played a few shows here and there as venues began opening back up in 2022 and 2023, but spent most of the time writing and preparing to record their next album.
Recording began in Fall 2023 and was finished in May 2024 for the ninth IGNITOR album, Horns and Hammers (Metal on Metal). Horns and Hammers features some extra special guests – Ross “the Boss” Friedman (Dictators, Manowar,) Marc Lopes (Metal Church) and Gabriel Guardiola (Immortal Guardian). IGNITOR is especially proud of this album. The cover art was painted by Claudio Bergamin and depicts a weathered warrior in a brief moment of repose after a battle. It resembles the plight of true metal warriors like IGNITOR, who strive to inject both power and passion into their craft with every performance, keeping the flames of heavy metal stoked and smoldering for the gathered masses.
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RISE OF TYRANTS – „THE CHRONICLES OF CARDINAL PABLO MENDOZA”
Gitarrist Fabian Hildebrandt über “The Truth”:
„Als Kinder des Ostens, jedoch in Einigkeit aufgewachsen, erleben nun auch wir eine immer größere Spaltung unserer Gesellschaft – doch diesmal keine Spaltung durch Beton, sondern durch tiefe Gräben voller Hass und Misstrauen. Diese Gräben wachsen täglich weiter und scheinen immer unüberwindbarer.“
Schlagzeuger Simon Mengs ergänzt:
„Doch da draußen gibt es viele Leute, die dagegen ankämpfen, die informieren und diskutieren, sei es in den Kommentarspalten auf Social Media, im Freundes- und Familienkreis oder auf Demonstrationen. Menschen, die sich nicht beirren lassen, dem entgegentreten und täglich für echte Werte wie Menschlichkeit, Gerechtigkeit und Frieden kämpfen.“
Sänger und Gittarrist Mahne fügt hinzu:
„The Truth“ ist unser Aufruf, sich nicht durch Desinformation oder populistische Vereinfachungen beirren zu lassen, sondern faktenbasiert und kritisch zu hinterfragen – because the truth will never die!
Video Credits:
Regie: Mirko Witzki
Produziert von Witzki Visions
Gefilmt im Movie Park Germany
Tracklist:
1. Into the Burning Lands
2. The Truth
3. Blind
4. Storm of Resistance
5. Embrace the Void
6. Rise and Fight
7. At the End of Our Reign
8. Echoes in the Silence
9. We Are One
10. Veins Of Fire
Mit „Veins Of Fire“ eröffnen DESERTED FEAR ein neues Kapitel in ihrer beeindruckenden musikalischen Karriere. Ein Album, das ohne Umwege direkt ins Blut geht. Eine größere Hitdichte gab es bisher auf keinem Album von DESERTED FEAR.
Über die Jahre haben DESERTED FEAR die Kunst des Songwritings immer mehr perfektioniert und präsentieren sich auf „Veins Of Fire“ auf dem bisherigen Zenit ihres künstlerischen Schaffens. Songs wie „The Truth“, „At The End Of Our Reign“, „Blind“ oder der Titeltrack „Veins Of Fire“ sind echte Hymnen, die vor Hooklines nur so strotzen, ohne das gewisse rotzige Old-School-Feeling vermissen zu lassen.
Neues Jahr, neues Album, neues Label. Bei DESERTED FEAR stehen die Zeichen auf Sturm!
Produziert (Recording, Mix, Mastering) wurde „Veins Of Fire“ von Gitarrist Fabian Hildebrandt im Eisensound Studio in Jena.
Line-up:
Manuel "Mahne" Glatter – vocals, guitar
Fabian Hildebrandt – guitar
Simon Mengs – drums
John Gahlert – bass (live)
Das Cover Artwork stammt von Roberto Toderico, für das Layout zeichnet sich Chris Orosz verantwortlich.
Shop:
https://desertedfear.ffm.to/thetruth
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Formate:
"Veins Of Fire" wird als limitiertes, handnummeriertes Digipak (1000 Einheiten), als Jewel Case CD, als schwarzes Vinyl sowie als Marble Green Vinyl LP und Transparent Green Vinyl LP erhältlich sein. Weitere limitierte farbige Vinyle werden exklusiv im Bandshop erhältlich sein.
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Finnish
Deathgrind band CANNIBAL ACCIDENT is set to release their fifth
studio album 'DISGUST' on February 28th 2025 via Inverse
Records. The third double single 'VIIMENE FIITTI / TOLERAPED' is unleashed today. The music video is also done for the first track and it features Ulti-Make (Tukkanuotta & Skulmagot) on guest vocals.
Video is available here: https://youtu.be/fXsUjYwPHIk
Vocalist Kurwa Doktor comments singles:
"Ulti-Make (Tukkanuotta, Skulmagot) was one of the guys we considered asking for a guest vocalist on this album. He wrote the lyrics, arranged and recorded them for us with our 100% trust that the result would be all diamonds. And so it is! Lyrically this basically tells about the hardships of writing lyrics, hah hah.
About Toleraped:
"The overall theme in this song is the darker side of everlasting tolerance, unquestionable equalization and never being able to stand up: you will just get mentally assfucked by the opportunists and exploiters. By turning the other cheek you will just get it beaten as well."
Guitarist Kolkka continues:
"Night was black, was no use holding back, when I wrote Toleraped. And in the chaotic mental and physical state of the morning after "the pen" wrote Viimeinen Fiitti by itself."
Listen: https://push.fm/fl/ca-viimene
Track list:
1. Explicit Everything
2. Toleraped
3. Darkest Auer
4. When Only Fans Blow On Empty Stage 5. Flesh Fabricant
6. Darken The Attic
7. Itseinhon Kusisella Alttarilla (feat. Nikki 666)
8. Mouthbreathing Bottomfeeder
9. In The Meat Of The Night
10. EU-rope Around Your Neck
11. Kemperverse (Kemper Trilogy part 3: Mama's Boy)
12. Wife Eater (Woman's Best Friend)
13. R.I.C.H. (Relying In Capital Heresy)
14. Viimene Fiitti (feat. Ulti-Make)
15. Omniworld
16. Inhumanely Precipitated Biodegradation
17. No One Loves You Anymore
18. I Want To Pay More Taxes
19. Insult / Result
20. Scorched Meat Tactics
Album cover by Maxime Taccardi
Biography:
Formed in 2007, Cannibal Accident have released four full-length albums and a number of smaller releases. Old-school grindcore, death metal, hardcore and mosh part(ie)s are combined in brutally cutting, compact songs where speed, heaviness and catchiness are the main denominators.
Cannibal Accident live on stage is a comprehensive psychophysical experience, no holds barred.
Listen to the first double-single 'Scorched Meat Tactics - Explicit Everything' : https://push.fm/fl/cannibal-accident-scorched
Listen to the second double-single 'Itseinhon Kusisella Alttarilla / Darken the Attic' : https://push.fm/fl/ca-itseinho
Finnish old school death metal band MESSIAH PARATROOPS, founded in 1989, is finally set to release their debut album 'LEGIONS OF TOMORROW' on April 4th 2025 via Inverse Records. The first single 'Painful Sleep' is unleashed today and it's available here: https://push.fm/fl/messiah-paratroops-painful
Track list:1. Out of Reality
2. Rats in the Walls
3. Messiah Paratroops
4. Morbid Prayer
5. Repulsion
6. Bloodlust
7. Legions of Tomorrow
8. Murders of the Lake
9. Painful Sleep
Mixed and mastered by Jari "Tupi" Tuomainen
Cover art by Niko Anttila
Vocalist Aku Oksala comments:
" "Painful Sleep" comes from our first official demo, Extreme Pain (1991), and represents the most classic form of Messiah Paratroops. It hails from the time our band was named the best Finnish death/thrash metal band that have never released an album. Thirty-four years after Extreme Pain, it's the perfect time to release a debut album filled with furious vocals, aggressive guitars, and double bass drums!"
Pre-Order limited CD edition from https://inverse-records.myshopify.com/products/messiah-paratroops-legions-of-tomorrow-cd-pre-order
The
Court of Appeal in Norway has rejected the final appeal of Iranian black metal musician Atash (who
performs under the project name KAABOOS), leaving him with
no further legal recourse. He now faces imminent deportation to Iran, where he
is at grave risk of torture and prosecution due to his music and activism.Atash's case highlights the severe persecution faced by artists in Iran who challenge the regime's oppressive laws. Heavy metal music is considered blasphemous and forbidden, with those associated with it facing severe punishment, including imprisonment and even death.
Atash’s situation is particularly precarious due to his public profile. He has openly protested against the Iranian government, including a performance outside the Iranian embassy in Oslo in 2023. “My face is all over the internet,” Atash stated in a previous appeal to the Norwegian government. “Upon return to Iran my life would be in great danger due to the recognition I have received from the governmental people, also known as Basij.”
In addition to his music and activism, Atash faces compulsory military service in Iran, which he has been absent from since leaving the country. This absence, combined with his artistic expression and public protests, makes his return to Iran a near-certainty of imprisonment and further persecution. He previously expressed concerns about facing execution.
“I beg you to spare my parents the thought of losing a son,” Atash pleaded in his letter to the Norwegian government.
Atash’s music project, Kaaboos (کابوس), which translates to “Nightmare” in Farsi/Persian, uses black metal as a vehicle to express his experiences and challenge the oppressive environment he fled. His music reflects the struggles against religious and dictatorial oppression in Iran. His latest album, “ANTI-COSMIC REBELLION”, is available digitally, with physical versions to follow in 2025. Two videos from his performance outside the Iranian embassy in Oslo, “Wrath of Gods” and a Taake cover, are available online. “Wrath of Gods” was featured as Metal Hammer UK’s track of the week.
Listen to “Anti-Cosmic Rebellion”:
https://youtu.be/Ioi-80FWIWE?si=CqTpV8uLXsraAcld
https://kaaboos.bandcamp.com/album/anti-cosmic-rebellion
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Kaaboos online: https://kaaboos.bandcamp.com/
Replicant's 'Hypochondria of the Machine' release is regarded as the turning point for the band, and now for the very first time, it's being presented in physical format in an exclusive 7" version. A brand new design has been commissioned for the merch of this release, created by none other than Alex Eckman-Lawn (Artificial Brain, Pyrrhon). The pivotal release is for free download on Bandcamp and can also be heard in full on the label's channel at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vi9ddRK-7rk
REPLICANT – “HYPOCHONDRIA OF THE MACHINE”
Five
years ago Replicant unleashed two discordant blistering tracks
emulsified into a digital release dubbed Hypochondria of the Machine, which gave
listeners a bleak glimpse into the band’s foray into a more focused approach as
witnessed on their following full length Malignant Reality. Mixed and mastered
by Rob Torres (Tombs, Windfaerer, Tombstoner, Abacinate) at
Frightbox Recording, this also marked the first Replicant release
that was not self-produced. “Hymns of Distress” and “Limbic Thrust” deliver
what Replicant are known for—dark technicality that is unabashedly
groovy with devastating themes. The initial emission of Hypochondria of the Machine
was condemned to exist in a digital state until now! Transcending Obscurity has
revived these dark hymns on wax in an exclusive 7-inchLine up
Peter Lloyd - Guitars
Michael Gonçalves - Vocals, Bass
James Applegate - Drums
Artwork by Dan Rivera
Merch artwork by Alex Eckman-Lawn
Track Listing
1. Hymns of Distress
2. Limbic Thrust
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Thank you very much! Kunal Choksi Label owner Transcending Obscurity Mumbai, India
Release
Date:
February 21st 2025Label : Candlelight Records
After the Candlelight Records debut ‘Black Blood’ masked purveyors of mayhem and Black Metal trailblazers Abduction return with their brand-new album ‘Existentialismus’ on February 21st 2025. The record arguably the band’s most electrifying emotionally complex and personal recording to date is inspired by the juxtaposition of a post-truth era against the simpler truths of ancient religions and crumbling past the observations of the modern world.
After an incredibly prolific recording run that saw a trilogy of albums released from 2017 to 2019 2022’s explosive Black Blood the band’s first album for the revered label Candlelight Records proved an undeniable milestone for the band.
Abduction are of the UK’s most visible black metal acts on the live circuit bringing their ritualistic and immersive performances to audiences at Damnation Bloodstock Incineration Fortress Doomsday Mass Destruction Samhain Reaperfest and Eradication. The band will be supporting New Zealand Death Metal trio Ulcerate in Germany as well as their own headline UK tour this October.
Existentialismus has been recorded for the first time as a full band. That sense of scale is palpable and reflects the ambition and embittered grandeur of the new material an impressively cohesive combination of otherworldly atmospheres fiery aggression and apocalyptic tension.
The album written by A|V was recorded and produced by Ian Boult at Stuck On A Name Studios in Nottingham, while the final touches of post-production and mastering were handled by Tore Stjerna (Watain, Mayhem) at Necromorbus Studios in Sweden. The striking and immersive cover art is the work of Julia Soboleva.
“The most obvious expansion is in the voice,” considers vocalist and founder A|V. “I felt that vocally, I had more freedom to express the lyrics and messages with fewer genre leashes. Given the themes of pain, frustration, and fear involved, it made sense to convey that in its most natural state rather than performing to certain expectations. The vocals and lyrics are important to me, so I let them breathe and counterpoint the bands playing.”
“It’s inspired by the juxtaposition of this horrible post-truth era with its contradictions and the simple, metaphorical truths that began in ancient religions of the crumbling past. Somewhere between a biblical gospel and a Nietzschean nightmare. As a father, there’s a particular terror in seeing all that our grandfathers built, physically and morally, being torn apart and reduced to a commodity and wondering what kind of world my son will inherit.”
“I am by no means a philosopher – I desperately lack the patience,” A|V admits. “But my observations of the modern Western humane race have become particularly bleak, and this informs my lyrical writing process. Art as a reaction to life and experience. This is laid out in the first track, ‘A Legacy of Sores’, which posits that most of us here, in the current year, have become an alarming pairing of being both too sensitive and yet without any core beliefs to stand on. (‘Wet skin now paper thin, reveals a core of dust’) I think this is a mixture of a post-religious society and the acceleration of technology to the point at which its claws are deeply in us. Have you tried to live without a smartphone recently?”
Tracklisting
1. A Legacy of Sores
2. Pyramidia Liberi
3. Truth is as Sharp a Sword as Vengeance
4. Blau ist die Farbe der Ewigkeit
5. Razors of Occam
6. Vomiting at Baalbek
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My
Kingdom Music is proud to announce that CULTUS SANGUINE,
pioneers of the European Dark Metal scene, have signed a new contract with the
Italian label for the release of the new album that will be recorded during the
next summer/autumn and will see the light in the early days of 2026.Band's frontman and founder Joe Ferraro shared the following:
“This is a new year and a new chapter for CULTUS SANGUINE. We are off to a great start because we have re-signed with My Kingdom Music who released all our albums in vinyl format and above all celebrated with us our 30 years of career with a great BOX.
It is a great feeling to be with a label that gets us and who has always had our backs, especially when we needed them the most.
Prepare for the future of CULTUS SANGUINE".
My Kingdom Music boss Francesco Palumbo adds:
"Working with CULTUS SANGUINE over the last two years has been literally amazing and one of the most rewarding experiences of my career. I was already excited at the time to celebrate their history with the vinyl reissue of their albums and the box release, and I am even more now that I see this journey continuing towards a future of great music and new emotions.
I know that the new album will be something grandiose and unheard of in the Italian panorama in terms of pathos, darkness and emotional power".
All you have to do is stay tuned, the journey is long and you must know that it has simply just begun. Expect decay, sorrow and darkness!
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https://www.facebook.com/JoeCultusSanguine
Minsk (BY) - Brutal Death Metal quartet, RELICS OF HUMANITY, are proud to announce the pre-release stream of forthcoming album, ABSOLUTE DISMAL DOMAIN.
Stream it at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GIBbLjEU3Ac
Willowtip Records will release Absolute Dismal Domain on January 31.
The band released the following statement about the album:
"Absolute Dismal Domain is a nine-act conceptual record. The story told across these nine tracks is about absolute ubiquitous annihilation of light, both spiritually (god) and physically (sun and stars). This is the most brutal stuff about blackness and ungodliness ever created."
Absolute Dismal Domain is Relics of Humanity's first collection of original material since 2019's
Obscuration EP (Willowtip) and the band's first full-length album (and third overall) since 2014's Ominously Reigning upon the Intangible (Amputated Vein).
Pre-order:
https://bit.ly/add-willowtip
https://relicsofhumanity.bandcamp.com/album/absolute-dismal-domain
Track
Listing:1. Omen Apollyon
2. Summoning Of Those Who Absorbed
3. Taking The Shape Of Infinity
4. In The Name Of Ubiquitous Gloom
5. Paralyzing The Light II
6. Absolute Dismal Domain
7. Smoldering Of Seraphim
8. His Creation That No Longer Exists
9. Dominion
Credits:
Absolute Dismal Domain is fully composed (music, concept and lyrics), mixed, and mastered by guitarist Siarhei.
Artwork created with oil paints by Siarhei.
Line-up:
Siarhei - Guitars
Pavel - Bass
Flo - Vocals
Vladislav - Drums
https://relicsofhumanity.bandcamp.com/album/absolute-dismal-domain
https://www.facebook.com/relicsofhumanity/
VULTUR - "CULTORES DE PERDAS E LINNA"
Genre
: Black
MetalLabel : Masked Dead Records / Sulphur Music
Release date : February 28th 2025
FFO: old Satyricon, Marduk, Mayhem, Immortal, Dissection, Rotting Christ, Mortuary Drape
Sardinian Native Black Metal veterans VULTUR are finally able to reveal their new opus to the world: "Cultores de Perdas e Linna" has been recorded in 2023 but didn't see light until now, in 2025. The album, whose title means "stone and woods worshippers" (which is how christians derogatery defined the ancient Nuragic population), features eight songs with lyrics in Sardinian language except for "Nemini Parco", sung in Italian and Latin.
VULTUR style is aggressive, unmerciful and fast-paced, showcasing intriguing riffs and a certain degree of dark violence. Fans of old Satyricon, Marduk, Mayhem and Immortal will find themselves pleased, as well as for the lovers of Dissection's melodic bridges, old Rotting Christ's evocativness and Mortuary Drape's rhythmic dynamism and heavyness.
The artwork takes inspiration from the Sardinian popular mask "Su Boe", one of the most important characters of Sardinian Carnival tradition.
Founded exactly 20 years ago, VULTUR has been one of the very first Black Metal acts featuring lyrics in Sardinian Campidanese language, with themes about Sardinian occultism and folk superstitions. Sardinia, the island whose ancient population dates back to the Bronze Age, features a rich archaic history and culture, whose folklore still breaths nowdays within its fond population.
The album will be premiered on the popular YouTube channel Black Metal Promotion on February 26th 2025.
Sale Points:
Sardinian Native Black Metal;
Vultur is the oldest Black Metal band featuring lyrics in Sardinian;
The artwork takes inspiration from the popular mask "Su Boe";
Full-album premiere on Black Metal Promotion (Feb 26th 2025).
Tracklist:
1) Su Frastimu
2) Eternu Trumentu
3) Su Spegu
4) Femina Mala
5) Arestis
6) Cultores Lapides et Lignea
7) Umbras
8) Nemini Parco
Recorded at Cut Fire Mixing Studio by Alberto Bandino, Sanluri (SU), in May and June 2023.
Artwork by Maristella Spanu.
https://maskeddeadrecords.com/
https://www.facebook.com/sardinianvultur
SIDEWINDER – “MARCH OF THE ETERNAL HERETIC” (EP)
Label: Independent ReleaseRelease Date: FEBRUARY 7th 2025
Genre: Thrash Metal/Hardcore
For fans of: Slayer | Agnostic Front | Cro-Mags | Exodus
Somewhere between Leeds and the end of the universe there’s a gas masked warrior bedecked in spikes and bullets. Beneath a burning sky he’s facing down a legion of undead scum, skeletons infused with some kind of toxic nuclear power, armed with every damn thing they can find – from guns to sticks, barbed wire to billhooks – and for some reason they think they stand a chance. The warrior checks his double barrelled laser and death belching sidearms, adjusts the gas mask and pushes the wireless earphones deep into his ear canals. He checks the ancient, rusted music player that’s never let him down…hits play and starts killing. And to the sound of hardcore, thrash metal, speed and violence the undead start to die all over again…
Leeds based kings of crossover, Sidewinder, are back with a new four track EP that’s primed and ready to tear you limb from limb. ‘Only four songs’ you might be thinking…well, you won’t be thinking that when Sidewinder have finished with you! March Of The Eternal Heretic packs more aggression and intensity than most bands manage over the course of four albums. If it was any longer this thing would probably kill you… Opening with single, ‘Two Zero One’ you’re hit hard by Slayerized riffing that takes you back to when the skies rained blood and everyone lived south of heaven. Add to that the muscle and defiance of Agnostic Front and a dangerous, pit hungry attitude and you’ve got the perfect recipe for destruction. The title track comes next, featuring a guest appearance from Chris Barling of Inhuman Nature, all pummelling drums and guitar leads howling and diving, razor wire vocals and the adrenaline counter in the red zone. The breathless ‘From Beneath They Shall Rise’ follows, on your tail like a rabid dog before mixing in some mid-tempo punches and a cool clanking bass tone. Applying the final knockout blow ‘Ashes Of Reality’ is the kind of song that makes everywhere a pit. This bruising, battling anthem is simply glorious in its blood-spitting rebellion and dissent. However, for all the sonic violence that seethes throughout March Of The Eternal Heretic, don’t go thinking these songs are just interchangeable bursts of angry noise. They are sweetly structured, individual, characterful tracks, purposeful and unflinching in delivery – they just all happen to hit like a ten ton truck with its pedal to the metal.
Engineered and mastered by James Atkinson (Angel Witch, Carcass, Wytch Hazel etc) March Of The Eternal Heretic sounds virulent and venomous, walking deftly along the edge of chaos – and the amazing artwork of renowned tattooist Gareth Hares, who also supplied the visuals for Sidewinder’s 2023 release War Tapes Vol. 1, perfectly completes this explosive package. Single ‘Two Zero One’ is out on January 31st and the full March Of The Eternal Heretic EP drops on February 7th. Be ready for this one, because Sidewinder are taking no prisoners!
Line-up:
Damo - Vocals
Ginner - Guitars
Jonesy - Guitars
Finch - Bass
Gaz - Drums
https://www.facebook.com/SIDEWINDERBC/
Auckland,
NZ; 29 January 2025: Following their extensive “Eclipse Death” tour in late
2024, New Zealand death metal ensemble ULCERATE will
return to Europe this May for a six-date tour of Scandinavia ahead of
previously announced festival appearances at Graveland Festival (Netherlands)
and Fortress Festival (UK). Kicking off in Helsinki, Finland on 21st May and culminating at the North Yorkshire shore for Fortress Festival on 1st June, the “ECLIPSE DEATH II EUROPE MMXXV” tour will be another opportunity to witness the exceptional Ulcerate album, "CUTTING THE THROAT OF GOD", in a live setting.
French extreme sludge band Fange will join this expedition in Stockholm, Oslo, Gothenburg and Copenhagen.
Having made numerous year-end “best of” lists, "Cutting the Throat of God" is arguably Ulcerate’s most powerful and biggest release to date. This refined and hook-laden seventh record is a self-sufficient universe unto itself. A conflagration of inventively visceral death/black metal where dizzying experimentation meets head-bobbing abandon - obscenely twisted and addictive, heart-stopping in its depth of feeling.
Tickets for all shows are on sale now and can be found via Ulcerate’s homepage.
Eclipse Death II Europe MMXXV Tour Dates
21.05 Helsinki, FI - On The Rocks
23.05 Sundsvall, SE - Club Deströyer
24.05 Stockholm, SE - Södra Teatern *
26.05 Oslo, NO - Blå *
27.05 Gothenburg, SE - Monument *
29.05 Copenhagen, DK - Pumpehuset *
30.05 Graveland Festival, NL
01.06 Fortress Festival, UK
* w/ FANGE
Tickets: https://ulcerate-official.com/#tour
https://ulcerate-official.com/
https://www.facebook.com/Ulcerate
Finnish thrash metal influenced melodic metal band JUSTICE THEORY'S new single MY TRUE NEMESIS is a song about the struggle with your inner demons.
Listen
to the song on music services : https://push.fm/fl/justicetheory-mytruenemesisCheck the lyric video: https://youtu.be/dsYSTiDqxPk
The singer-guitarist Valtteri Saharinen tells about the track:
"MY TRUE NEMESIS is a song about battling your own inner enemy. The narrator’s opponent isn’t some external force, but rather this internal power that takes control of their mind and life. Feelings of anger, resentment, shame, and despair are constantly churning inside throughout life, and you’re forced to deal with them if you want to move forward. The chorus, “true nemesis,” is a metaphor for this internal force, an enemy you have to face over and over again, one you can never escape.
The song has this heavy, fatalistic vibe, where the enemy is seen as inevitable, just a natural part of life. The narrator’s lyrics dig deep into the conflict between self-hatred and the struggle to accept oneself. In the final chorus, the voices in their head scream, “No way out!” – summing up the feeling that this inner enemy is tied to their fate. It’s something they can’t outrun, only learn to live with.
Musically, the track is raw and intense, perfectly mirroring the darkness in the lyrics. It drags the listener deep into the pain of the mind but also opens a door to self-reflection and acceptance. My True Nemesis is a powerful take on the inner battle and how it’s an inseparable part of being human."
Justice Theory started as a thrash metal band in 2012. After that they have moved towards more melodic approach without forgetting their thrash metal past. Justice Theory has released around dozen singles and EPs.
Justice Theory:
Valtteri Saharinen: guitar & vocals
Taneli Ahonen: guitar
Riku Lehto: bass
Juuso Liukkonen: drums
https://www.facebook.com/JusticeTheoryband/
U.S. Traditional Heavy Metal quintet, PREHISTORIA, have released a lyric video for "EVERLASTING LEGACY," the second single from forthcoming album, CRYPTIC HALO. Check it out at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ohgURwU4C1U
FFO: Blind Guardian, Persuader, Iced Earth, Manticora
Prehistoria will release Cryptic Halo, their first full-length album, on February 11 via StormSpell Records. The vinyl LP version will be released through Alone Records.
Prehistoria had this to say about Cryptic Halo:
"We are thrilled to announce the completion of our debut album, Cryptic Halo. This project has been a true labor of love, forged through countless hours of passion, dedication, and focused effort. Rooted in traditional heavy metal, Cryptic Halo weaves in elements of power, thrash, and black metal to create a sound that’s both classic and dynamic. Crafted by devoted fans of heavy metal, for heavy metal fans, it stands as a celebration of the genre we hold so dear. It’s been a challenging yet rewarding journey, and we can’t wait to share this milestone with you as we prepare for its release."
Track
Listing:1. Futile Invocation of Cosmic Acknowledgement
2. Rise
3. Salvation Denied
4. Obsidian Gateways
5. Everlasting Legacy
6. Paradise Lost
7. Crown of the Resolute
8. Crucible of Shadows
9. Dreamchaser
Bio:
Prehistoria is a traditional heavy metal band hailing from the American Midwest, combining the raw power of classic metal with influences from power, thrash, and black metal. Their sound is steeped in the genre’s roots, delivering crushing riffs and soaring melodies with a sharp, modern edge that feels both familiar and new.
Cryptic Halo Credits:
All songs (except "Futle Invocation...") written and performed by Prehistoria.
"Futile Invocation of Cosmic Acknowledgement" written and produced by Dan Wagoner.
Lyrics by Alonso Donoso.
Produced, tracked, and engineered by Dan Wagoner.
Drums recorded by Joe Viers at Sonic Lounge Studios.
Additional guitars recorded by Ethan Vawter.
Bass recorded by Ian Bender.
Mixed and mastered by Simone Mularoni at Domination Studio.
Album art by Adam Burke.
Logo design by Chris Hurst.
Additional design by Alonso Donoso and Ian Bender.
Photography by Austin White.
Line-Up:
Alonso “Zo” Donoso - Vocals
Shaun Cothron - Guitar
Max Otworth - Guitar
Ian Bender - Bass
Cody Johns - Drums
https://www.facebook.com/prehistoriaband
After
the success of their debut album, "Heavy Lies The Crown",
Finnish Death Metal band WRETCHED PATH took some time
off to craft a masterpiece that's faster, darker, and more intense than ever
before. Now, just over two years later, they're back with the first single from
their upcoming second album!Experience the raw power of “RELEASE OF VIOLENCE”! This explosive track plunges you into a gripping atmosphere, with verses that evoke a sense of raw energy and intensity. Inspired by the chilling premise of movie The Purge, where chaos reigns for one night, the lyrics delve deep into the darkest corners of the human psyche.
Whether you interpret the song as a reflection of society’s hidden rage or as a journey into the mind’s most twisted thoughts, “Release Of Violence” leaves it up to you to decide. Let the haunting melodies and powerful lyrics take you on a ride through the shadows. Are you ready to face the darkness within?
Listen to the single on music services : https://push.fm/fl/wretchedpath-releaseofviolence
Check the music video: https://youtu.be/-xQsLoBmE4w?si=oc_bYQwPkoexxjuo
Formed in 2020 by seasoned musicians from renowned bands like Pestigore, Born of Thorns, Tukkanuotta, and Warmen, Wretched Path was born out of a desire to return to their Death Metal roots. Their debut album received rave reviews from various magazines and websites, and they played several gigs around Finland including the legendary Nummirock festival 2023.
https://www.wretchedpath.com/
https://www.facebook.com/wretchedpath
We reveal the cover of "COMPENDIO ESOTERICO ELETTRONICO", the debut album by ALBUS DIABOLUS, arcane and esoteric musical laboratory that the minds of Elisa Montaldo (Mater A Clivis Imperat, Il Tempio Delle Clessidre and VLY among others) and Samael von Martin (Evol, Death Dies and of course Mater A Clivis Imperat) have created to destabilize our peaceful existence.
The album will be released on April 11th only on vinyl and digital format as well as in a special limited edition that includes the album with shirts, posters and other merch.
Pre-Order active and available on: http://bit.ly/3CejxJq
Tracklist1. Albus Diabolus
2. Homorphus
3. Liturgica
4. Potentissimis
5. E Così Sia...
6. Dadashining
7. Elettro Sabba
8. Sommi Spiriti
9. Noctua
10. Rituale
11. Outro
The artwork, realized by Maira Pedroni, opens the doors to a dark and lysergic universe where experimentation and avant-garde sound reign supreme. In their creation the gothic and black aesthetic of extreme music merges with the Progressive vein of Mater A Clivis Imperat, all with a clear and decisive electronic imprint influenced by the Synth-Wave and Dark-Wave of the 80s.
Sound imaginaries created with synthesizers, drum machines and arcane atmospheres intertwine with powerful guitars played by special guest Simòn Ferètro, materializing everything in an emotional and immersive journey that recalls influences of works such as "Tenebre" by Simonetti / Pignatelli / Morante, and bands such as EINSTURZENDE NEUBAUTEN, COIL, CURRENT 93, VISITORS.
The journey into their Art has just started!And now... let the Sabbath begin!!!
https://linktr.ee/mykingdommusic
Wretch of Pact unleashes the fourth chapter in the seven-part series of albums that chronicle the irreversible process of decay and death. Decomposition Part 4: Livor Mortis presents 10 tracks of rotting Black Metal with second wave,ambient, funeral Doom and old school Death Metal influences.
Listen to the single "Livor Mortis" at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tdEfyi9oBGI
Tracklisting:1. Discoloration
2. Hypostasis
3. Livor Mortis
4. Suggillation
5. The Irreversible Process Of Decay Part 4
6. Flooded Crypt
7. Lindow Man
8. Grauballe Man
9. Lividity
10. Preserved In The Peat Bog Part 4
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Genre
: Black
MetalLabel : Masked Dead Records / Sulphur Music
Release date : February 28th 2025
FFO: old Mayhem and Watain, Marduk, Celestial Bloodshed
Bone maniacs UNHOLY IMPURITY style is sinister and ritualistic, reminiscent of first-era Mayhem and Watain, as well as of Marduk and Celestial Bloodshed. There is a certain authenticity, easely perceptible, which directs the conjured sensations towards the very essence of Black Metal, in its dark and ominous spirit. "Oculus Mortis" is old school, raw and straight to the point. The past is alive!
Hailing from Sardinia, the island whose ancient population dates back to the Bronze Age, UNHOLY IMPURITY are inspired by anticosmic spirituality and ancient mysteries linked to Sardinia's culture. The album features four songs with lyrics in Sardinian language (hence Sardinian Native Black Metal) and an astonishing detailed artwork by the indonesian artist Oik Wasfuk (Watain, Nothing Sacred Artwork).
The album will be officially premiered on February 27th via the popular YouTube channel Black Metal Promotion.
Sale Points:
Sardinian Black Metal;
Four songs with lyrics in Sardinian autchthonous language;
Detailed artwork by Oik Wasfuk (Watain, Nothing Sacred Artwork);
Full-album premiere on Black Metal Promotion (Feb 27th 2025).
Tracklist:
1) Into The Abyss
2) Black Magic
3) Ancient Stones Of Death
4) The Oldest One
5) The Healer
6) Treutos Corrudos
7) Sos Filos de sa Morte
8) Requiem
Recorded at SpaceCraft and RKS Studio (OSSI), August/September 2023.
Mixed and mastered by Delio Soro at Soundlikekong Studio Sassari (Sassari), February/March 2024.
Band logo and album title handmade by Erkitu.
Design and layout by SSCVLT.
https://maskeddeadrecords.com/
https://www.facebook.com/U.I.blackmetalbones
Austin (TX) - Texas metal titans IGNITOR have released the official video for “HORNS AND HAMMERS,” the title track from their new album. Check it out at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bVmcn2ODFyw
“'Horns
and Hammers' is classic IGNITOR, a battle ready power thrash
metal anthem, that sets the stage for the rest of the album,” says
drummer Pat Doyle. Fresh off his recent induction into the Metal
Hall of Fame along with his bandmates in Dangerous
Toys, Jason McMaster notes “A great time was had in the making
of this track. The thrash influence is prominent, but to make it anthemic, felt
natural. Very much a sort of angry Iron Maiden sound, makes it a
favorite of mine. We have worked with Steve Miller and his
productions before, so this made it easy to know what to expect. He killed it,
and we are proud of this feature video. Steve has created a fantastical
backdrop using Claudio's art as well as some snippets created by our
own founder, Stuart Laurence. This team effort, with alot of it taken on
by Steve, made for over the top and very metal visions that this track offers
lyrically, to come to life on screen."Produced by Steve Miller, the video incorporates the original artwork from the album cover by Claudio Bergamin. Pre-orders for the North American CD version of Horns and Hammers, which includes a cover version of Saxon’s "Machine Gun," can be placed at: https://revoltvinylrecords.com/pre-orders/
Find all IGNITOR music and merch at www.ignitorband.com
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://revoltvinylrecords.com/
https://metalonmetalrecords.com/
https://www.facebook.com/IGNITOR.METAL/
RISE OF TYRANTS – „THE CHRONICLES OF CARDINAL PABLO MENDOZA”
Brace
yourself for absolute annihilation! Brutal Records has
unleashed the apocalypse by signing Italy's masters of sonic destruction, Rise
of Tyrants. Their highly anticipated album, The Chronicles of Cardinal
Pablo Mendoza, is poised to detonate on February 28, 2025.But the devastation doesn’t stop there! The Abnormality in Structure album will roar back with a full remaster, unleashing sheer chaos on February 7, 2025. Plus, prepare for the brutal resurgence of Trauma, hitting with a completely remastered fury on January 10, 2025, shattering all limits of brutality. This is raw, unrestrained death metal terror: merciless, bone-crushing, and utterly unstoppable. Get ready for total obliteration!
Rise Of Tyrants has returned, more ferocious and unforgiving than ever. This Bergamo-based powerhouse has dropped an eleven-track barrage of raw, self-produced brutality that makes their earlier work look like a warm-up. The energy is sharper, darker, and meaner. With Davide Cantamessa on vocals, a relentless force of raw aggression and versatility, the band has leveled up in every brutal way imaginable.
The Chronicles of Cardinal Pablo Mendoza comes at you like a battering ram of thrash and death metal riffs, with a rhythm section pounding forward like a war machine. The guitars are unrelenting, piling riff after punishing riff, layering death metal fury with an intensity that leaves no room to breathe. Cantamessa’s vocal attack rips through the wall of sound, moving seamlessly between guttural growls, visceral screams, and brutal tones that demand your attention.
The concept rotates around the character Cardinal Pablo Mendoza, an evil priest who deceives the weakest for perverse purposes. The lyrics talk about abuses, violence and injustices with an ironic and sarcastic tone.
Line up:
Davide Cantamessa: Vocals
Federico Visini: Guitars
Luca Mairati: Bass
Virgilio Breda: Drums
This is an album that doesn’t ask for your attention, it takes it. Brutal, unrestrained, and unapologetic, The Chronicles of Cardinal Pablo Mendoza is a must for anyone with an appetite for death metal played with devastating skill and relentless fury.
This Album contains 11 tracks of fast death metal, with groove episodes and dark shades. Recorded, mixed and mastered at ASDR Decibel Studio, Busto Arsizio (VA, Italy) by Carlo Meroni
Tracks:
01. Colle De La Croix De Fer
02. Parigi Napoli
03. Do Mario Pederasta
04. Sysvester Stazione
05. Holly & Beppe (Only The Brave)
06. Gerry Smashed Table
07. Cardinal Pablo Mendoza
08. Celine Di Orio
09. How Can I Fuck Capitalism
10. Mirella Silver Tongue
11. Armando The Preacher
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Rise of Tyrants - The Chronicles of Cardinal Pablo Mendoza
This Album contains 11 tracks of fast death metal, with groove episodes and dark shades. The concept rotates around the character Cardinal Pablo Mendoza, an evil priest who deceives the weakest for perverse purposes. The lyrics talk about abuses, violence and injustices with an ironic and sarcastic tone.
Preorder in Digital: https://orcd.co/brut89666
February 28, 2025
Rise of Tyrants - Abnormality in Structure
Abnormality in Structure album delivered 8 tracks with a fierce and skillfully crafted assault. For those who crave raw, uncompromising death metal, this record is essential, unmissable live, and impossible to ignore. Ferocious blast beats and malevolent riffing that feel like a death metal avalanche.
Released March 15, 2019
Re-release date in Digital February 7. 2025
Preorder in Digital: https://orcd.co/brut89665
Rise of Tyrants - Trauma
Trauma album launches with a foreboding arpeggio before detonating into evil riffing and crushing, doom-infused rhythms. The 9 tracks oscillates between blistering speeds and sudden, grinding slowdowns, showcasing the band’s mastery of extreme dynamics and groove. The guitars inject moments of haunting melody amid a wall of unrelenting brutality.
Released February 3, 2014
Re-release in Digital January 10, 2025
Preorder in Digital: https://orcd.co/brut89664
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NEBULA NINE – “THE LAST SKY PIERCER “ (EP)
Label: Independent ReleaseRelease Date: February 28th 2025
Genre: Progressive Rock
For fans of: Anathema | King Crimson | Voivod | Pink Floyd
In the places where we worked, with such industry and conviction, so sure of the importance of our self-imposed routines, there is stillness. In the places where we played, dancing through the adventures of our imaginations’ conjuring, there is emptiness. Where we celebrated there is silence, where we dreamed there are only ghosts. For a few brief heartbeats it will be beautiful, this quiet kingdom, this abandoned garden. But its future is ash…as ours is the cold and unknown darkness…
Humanity has finally been forced to abandon the planet that has nurtured us, cradled us since our story began. The sun is dying and engulfing the planets that have circled it for untold aeons in all consuming fire. The last hope for our species are the Sky Piercers, ships that will carry us out into the uncharted eternity of the universe. This is the tale told by Sweden’s Nebula Nine across the four tracks of their outstanding debut EP of effervescent, imaginative, progressive rock – The Last Sky Piercer. Beautifully intricate, the music shifts through an array of exquisitely realised moods, drawing on an expansive sonic colour palette to evoke tension, anxiety, loss and wonder, melancholy and awe-inspiring, endless possibilities. The songs entwine, working together to create the greater whole of the EP and its unfolding drama, yet also stand alone as powerful, complete works of individual character. The gentle melodies and tidal drift of ‘Sky Piercer’ with its gathering momentum and sense of import…the shuffling, bustling rhythms of ‘Terminal’ with its nervous energy and quite brilliant technicality and musicality, its aura of strange meetings, beginnings and endings…the propulsive movement of ‘Blood Red Eyes’, its mystery and robust riffs, its metallic edge and cascading notes like a shower of stars…and finally the gentle intimacy of ‘Maroons’, that so slowly transforms into something gloriously emotive, breathtaking and enthralling, before passing on into the night, fading into the distance. The Last Sky Piercer is an astonishing piece of work that will capture the hearts and minds of those who long for music of substance and depth, who love to be carried beyond the boundaries of the mundane world on the wings of melody and creativity.
Immaculately mastered by Hans Olsson (Horisont, Graveyard, Dorrian Sorriaux etc), every word, note and beat of The Last Sky Piercer is allowed to breathe and sing, presenting an array of layers and textures for the listener to explore. Complemented by some classic sci-fi inspired cover art, this EP really is the complete package – a phenomenal achievement. The doors are closing, there’s no more time for regrets and farewells…the future awaits. All aboard The Last Sky Piercer!
Line-up:
Hampus Pettersson – Bass/Keyboards
Linus Person - Drums
Simon Malm – Vocals/Guitar
Robin Karlsson – Lead Guitar
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Shrouded in Darkness’ third installment "11:11" collects 7 tracks of heavy doom/death metal, ¨with organs, flowing solos, deep growls and ritualistic pounding music from start to finish. As always, it’s dark and with a funeral atmosphere; A perfect soundtrack for doom.
Tracklist:
1. 11:11 Introductio
2. No Escape
3. Cruel Winds
4. Dreams
5. My Every Step
6. The Lurking Devil
7. 11:11
Recorded in C-Nil Studios and Goatman Studios, Sweden, 2024-2025
and mastered by Dan Swanö, Unisound.
Guest appearance:
Camilla Tjernberg – Vocals (“Cruel Winds”)
Cover artwork by Evelyn De Morgan
Music by Mikael Uimonen
Lyrics by Daniel & Mikael Tjernberg
Engineered by Daniel Tjernberg
Line-up:
Daniel T – Vocals and keyboards
Reese – Guitars
Mike – Bass and drums
Two videos is also in the makings ("No Escape" + "The Lurking Devil"),
to promote the album release-TBA!
shrouded.in.darkness@outlook.com
"Harbinger"
is the second single taken from SPIRITUAL RAVISHMENT's upcoming album
"Exit Humanity".The music video was directed by Marmo David, edited by Andrei Bejușca, with special effects crafted by David Madaș.
The song "Harbinger", as well as the entire "Exit Humanity" album, was mixed by Tudor Scânteie and Andrei Jumugă, with the latter also handling the mastering. Drum recordings took place at Consonance Studios in Timișoara, with Cristian Popescu and Edmond Karban, while guitars, bass, and vocals were recorded at Postanalog Studio in Oradea, under the guidance of Marcel Floruț.
Conceptually, the album "EXIT HUMANITY" continues the narrative introduced in SPIRITUAL RAVISHMENT's debut full-length. The track "Harbinger" sets the tone for this new chapter, taking listeners into a merciless world ruled by primal instincts. Here, survivors hidden in the shadows of the underground clash in savage battles, driven by an insatiable thirst for survival.
"Exit Humanity" is set to be released via the label Loud Rage Music.
Watch the "Harbinger" music video here: https://youtu.be/wK347OQY5jA
https://linktr.ee/loudragemusic
https://www.facebook.com/SpiritualRavishment/
It's
been 35 years since the release of the first demo of the Czech Thrash
Metal legend V.A.R.!!! Yes, the demo "NO PLACE TO HIDE" was released in 1990 and it is a cult recording of the whole Czech hard metal history.
I've been cooperation with V.A.R. since 2014 and under the Pařát Productions logo I've released 2 full-length albums on CD & LP and 5 reissues on CD & LP. This is the first reissue on digipak.
The 16-page booklet contains the story of V.A.R. from the early nineties in both Czech and English.
Band: V.A.R.
Album: No Place To Hide (re-edition 2025)
Label: Pařát Productions
Style: Thrash Metal
Release date: 27.1. 2025
Type: Digipak + 16 page booklet
You can order in the Paratshop https://paratshop.cz/produkt/v-a-r-no-hide-to-place-35th-anniversary-edition/
EISIGE
VENEN’S - “THE ETERNAL PARADE” will haunt your soul and leave you spellbound . Step
into the dark allure of The Eternal Parade, Eisige Venen's latest masterpiece.
This chilling track takes listeners on a mesmerizing journey through death,
despair, and the unrelenting cycles of suffering. With raw, haunting lyrics and
evocative imagery of winter shadows and the natural world, the song crafts a
poignant meditation on the delicate balance between life and death, memory and
oblivion.The eerie yet captivating soundscape lingers long after the final note, making it a perfect addition to playlists that revel in introspection, emotional depth, and the beauty of the macabre. Prepare to be spellbound—The Eternal Parade isn’t just a song; it’s an experience.
Biography
Eisige Venen (pronounced ei-se-ge ven-en) is a dark melodic metal project founded in 2020 by guitarist/keyboardist Marc Williams (Ba’alzamon, Fallen Empire, Frostcrown). Joined by vocalist Curtis Fitzpatrick (Ba’alzamon, Locust Swarm) and bassist Chris Brandon (Gokseong, Dead Deceased, Anger Overdose) in 2023, the trio brings a cold, melancholic sound infused with heavy synths, haunting melodies, and a blackened touch.
Williams, inspired by his years in Germany, released the debut single A Frigid Emptiness in 2021. With Brandon and Fitzpatrick onboard, the group launched their first album, Ghosts of Yesterday, in 2023—despite working entirely remotely across the USA and South Korea. The album earned praise from publications like Occult Metal Zine and Hellfire Magazin, who likened their atmospheric and melodic style to bands such as Amon Amarth, Insomnium, and Agathodaimon.
Eisige Venen has since collaborated with artists like Melishah (Tenebris Intus) and director Neil Gorz (Death Springs Eternal music video). They’ve signed with Metal Incorporated and Sodeh Records and are endorsed by Black Harbor Sound and Rattlesnake Cables.
Now based in the USA, Eisige Venen is gearing up for their 2025 EP The Mourning Frost, featuring the award-winning track Seaforged. Stay tuned for more heavy riffs and dark melodies wherever music is streamed.
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MOTÖRHEAD, generationsübergreifender Soundtrack und Lebensstil für
Millionen von Menschen weltweit, feiern 2025 ihr 50-jähriges Jubiläum.
Zu Ehren dieses historischen Meilensteins werden das ganze Jahr über eine Reihe
von Veröffentlichungen und Veranstaltungen stattfinden. Mit Live-Auftritten vor
Millionen von Fans und über 25 Millionen verkauften Alben in ihrer Karriere
sind die mit einem Grammy ausgezeichneten Motörhead auch zu Beginn ihres
goldenen Jubiläums so beliebt wie eh und je. Im Oktober 2024 erreichte die Band
mit "Lawman" eine brandneue Top-10-Single-Platzierung in
Großbritannien, verzeichnete weltweit über 320 Millionen Streams, 20 Millionen
Hörer auf Spotify und über 112 Millionen Aufrufe auf YouTube. Und beginnend mit
einer ganz besonderen Veröffentlichung, die im Mai bekannt gegeben wird, wird
das Jahr 2025 ein Fest sein, das bestätigt: Motörhead is For Life und Lemmy
is Forever."Es ist unglaublich, zu wissen, dass unsere Musik und alles, wofür sie steht, nach wie vor bei so vielen Menschen auf Resonanz stößt", sagt Gitarrist Phil Campbell. "Natürlich sind wir enorm dankbar, dass wir immer noch so geschätzt werden und ganz ehrlich – die Musik bleibt so lebendig und wichtig wie eh und je, denn sie hat eine einzigartige Energie und Ehrlichkeit, die wir alle immer brauchen werden."
"Es ist eine bemerkenswerte Geschichte, die Verbindung, die wir mit unseren Fans haben, kann man nur als Familie bezeichnen und es ist so aufregend, zu sehen, wie diese Familie immer noch wächst", sagt Mikkey Dee. "Aber es ergibt auch Sinn, denn die Leute wissen, wer wir sind und worum es in der Musik geht. Motörhead hat immer dafür gestanden, es auf UNSERE Art zu machen; es ist zeitlos und inspiriert die Leute weiterhin, diesen Weg zu gehen."
Den Auftakt der Feierlichkeiten bilden limitierte Vinyl-Sondereditionen der Motörhead-Alben "Overkill", "Bomber" und "Ace Of Spades" zum 50-jährigen Jubiläum. Sie sind alle als Half-Speed-Master geschnitten, als spezielle Farbkonfigurationen gepresst, enthalten ein exklusives Poster und werden am 28. Februar veröffentlicht.
Hier vorbestellen: https://motorhead.lnk.to/50vinylOBAPR
Am 8. Mai, dem Internationalen Motörhead-Tag, findet dann eine ganz besondere Lemmy Forever Aschezeremonie statt – die Enthüllung einer Lemmy-Statue in seinem Geburtsort Stoke-On-Trent. Der Bildhauer der Statue ist der bekannte britische Künstler Andy Edwards (der bereits Statuen von den Beatles, Bob Marley und den Bee Gees geschaffen hat). Motörhead-Gitarrist Phil Campbell wird die Asche beisetzen sowie die Feierlichkeiten leiten. "Diese neue Statue von Lem ist etwas Besonderes. Nicht nur, weil wir denselben Geburtsort teilen oder weil er mir persönlich so viel bedeutet, sondern weil es so wichtig ist, ein dauerhaftes internationales Wahrzeichen zu haben, das ihn dort feiert, wo er geboren wurde", sagt Edwards. "Lemmy hat mir Freude, Selbstvertrauen und Energie gegeben, und er ist auch eine Verkörperung des ursprünglichen Geistes und der Kraft des Rock 'n' Roll. Ich hoffe wirklich, dass es ein Treffpunkt für Menschen aus der ganzen Welt wird, zu dem sie reisen können."
"Lemmy in seinem Geburtsort durch Andys fantastische Statue weiter verewigt zu sehen, ist eine großartige Sache", sagt Manager Todd Singerman. "Dieser Mann ist vor 10 Jahren von uns gegangen, aber er bleibt nicht nur bei uns, sondern ist sogar beliebter als je zuvor. Das liegt daran, dass Lemmy für Ehrlichkeit, Integrität, Inklusion und den besten und lautesten Rock 'n' Roll aller Zeiten stand. Seien wir ehrlich, es gibt nur einen Lemmy und die Welt feiert ihn und seine Musik weiterhin laut und stolz."
Um den Appetit auf ein Jahr Motörhead-Festivitäten noch mehr anzuregen, können sich Fans jetzt hier eine neue HD-Version des allerersten Motörhead-Fernsehauftritts vom 25. Oktober 1978 in der bekannten BBC-Sendung "Top Of The Pops" ansehen, bei dem sie 'Louie, Louie' spielen: https://motorhead.lnk.to/50yearsPR
Es wird im Laufe des Jahres noch viele weitere Feierlichkeiten geben, also haltet die Augen und Ohren offen... und denkt daran...
THE ONLY WAY TO FEEL THE NOISE IS WHEN IT’S GOOD AND LOUD! MOTÖRHEAD FOR LIFE
LEMMY FOREVER
Ihr findet alles zu Motörhead im Newsletter der Band unter dem folgenden Link: https://www.mynewsletterbuilder.com/email/newsletter/1417401187
AFFLICTA
- “ORIGIN OF SORROW”We are Afflicta, a Death Metal project of twenty-year-olds born in Imperia in 2019.
After the tragic and premature death of the first bassist, co-founder of the group, we took a break before resuming activity.
Afflicta combbines the Death Metal style with Deathcore, our music expresses extreme violence and horror.
Our first album was recorded at Stefano Morabito’s 16th Cellar Studio in Rome.
We have no problem surprising the audience thanks to the horror-flavoured costumes, and when you lower your guard we will hit you with the heaviest breakdowns.
https://downfallrecords.bandcamp.com/album/origin-of-sorrow-pre-order
Check it out at the following link: https://www.heavyblogisheavy.com/2025/01/22/exclusive-premiere-dissocia-lift-the-veil-with-existentialist/
Influences: Cynic, Gojira, The Contortionist, Rivers of Nihil, Porcupine Tree, Der Weg einer Freiheit, Leprous, Whitechapel, Venetian Snares, Igorrr, John Williams, Hans Zimmer.
"Existentialist" will be out January 24 on all digital platforms. Album pre-orders will be available on the same day.
To Lift The Veil will be released on digital, CD, and vinyl LP formats.
DISSOCIA enters the mind of multi-instrumentalist Daniel R. Flys (Persefone, Eternal Storm) as the sonic landscape between two realms: the conscious and the unconscious. With ferocious and convoluted riffs, dreamy synths, extreme and subtle clean vocals, we enter this in-between world backed by Gabriel Valcázar's (Wormed, Cancer) chaotic and groove drumming and Paul R. Flys' cinematic violin layers.
Mixed and mastered by the prestigious Ukrainian engineer Max Morton (Jinjer, Ignea, Shokran), To Lift The Veil is a concept album that serves as a metaphor for being a growing seed in an asphalted world. DISSOCIA makes an effort to blend extreme metal with synthwave and dreamwave elements to create a fine progressive blend that is catchy and yet unpredictable to the listener. Further developing this mood, the stunning and oneiric artwork created by Rein Van Oyen (Haken) captures the lights and shadows present on the dynamic songwriting and all the contrasts found on the duo's debut.
Track
Listing:1. Existentialist
2. He Who Dwells
3. Samsara
4. Zenosyne
5. The Lucifer Effect
6. Evasion
7. Out of Slumber
Credits:
Daniel R. Flys - Vocals, Guitars, Bass and Synths
Gabriel Valcázar - Drums
Guest violins performed by Paul R. Flys (track 7).
Additional post-production by Max Morton and Alex Tena.
Written by Daniel R. Flys.
Produced by Daniel R. Flys.
Drums recorded by Carlos Santos at Sadman Studio.
Vocals recorded by Alex Tena.
Vocals and violins recorded by Carlos Rodríguez.
Mixed and mastered by Max Morton at Morton Studio.
Design and layout by Rein Van Oyen.
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GALLOWER – the Witching Metal power-trio from Tychy, Poland – have been unleashing their blackthrash fury upon the underground for over a decade. Since their formation in 2015, the band have become a bastion of old-school metal, raw aggression, blistering energy, and a dark medieval aesthetic. Their lyrics immerse listeners in the shadowy world of GALLOWER, a 15th-century land where magic, monsters, and unholy evil reign supreme.
GALLOWER’s discography is a journey into the heart of metal’s purest traditions: demos Witch Hunt is On (2015) and Through the Gallows (2016), through their debut album Behold the Realm of Darkness (2020), to the EP Eastern Witchcraft (2022), released under the banner of DYING VICTIMS. Each release is a testament to GALLOWER’s commitment to keeping the old-school flame alive while crafting a unique and immersive soundscape. Their next recording, the full-length Vengeance & Wrath, won’t be any different and will release the bubonic plague once again!
GALLOWER’s live shows, brimming with unrelenting energy and a raw aggression, leave no man spared and no cross unturned – and that finely honed finesse reaches its apotheosis on Vengeance & Wrath. Truly titled, Vengeance & Wrath encapsulates and exaggerates the GALLOWER aesthetic to date: a perfect storm of thrashing-mad riffs, harsh-yet-articulate vocals, pitch-black intensity, and epic storytelling, all with medieval atmosphere to spare. It’s not so much a vertical improvement as it is a lateral one, for to do anything beyond the remit of truest metal would be a fate worse than death! No more but definitely no less, GALLOWER strive to reach the hallowed halls of Venom, Destruction, Bathory, Sodom, and the Japanese Sabbat – and from this vantage point, with Vengeance & Wrath do they walk that path honorably.
This is Witching Metal: an unholy call to arms for all who live and die for the old school. Arm yourself with a bulletbelt, take this torch, and prepare for battle — the witch hunt has begun, and GALLOWER lead the charge into darkness with Vengeance & Wrath!
Line-up:
Mighty Tzar - Vocals/Bass
Vic Nocturnitier - Guitars/Backing Vocals
T.C. Speedfire - Drums/Backing Vocals/Synths
From Tychy, Poland
Artwork:
Kris Verwimp
Tracklist1 Aftermath Protector's Militia
2 The Revelation
3 Relentless Retaliation
4 Bubonic Breath
5 March Of The Carmine Cloaks
6 Prophecy Of The Seven
7 The Dead Despise The Living
8 Vengeance & Wrath
9 Demonic Ascent
Release date:
28st March2025
Release info:
Regular edition on black vinyl, with insert, poster, sticker, postcard and download code.
Special edition on red vinyl, with insert, poster, sticker, postcard download code and patch.
CD edition with sticker, obi
www.dyingvictims.com
https://dyingvictimsproductions.bandcamp.com/
Get
ready to experience something truly haunting. PATHS TO DELIVERANCE is
set to release their first album, TEN, on Malpermesita
Records in March 28, 2025. This magnificent act of Avant-Garde Black
Metal features none other than Kevin Paradis (ex-Benighted...) on drums, and
it's a journey you won't want to miss. Fans of Der Weg einer Freiheit, Deathspell
Omega, Gaerea and Marduk will find themselves captivated by
the blend of violence, melancholy, horror, and melody that defines this deeply
personal take on Black Metal.A haunting and magnificent act of Avant-Garde Black Metal featuring Kevin Paradis (ex Benighted...) on drums.
Paths to Deliverance will captivate fans of Der Weg einer Freiheit, Deathspell Omega, Harakiri for the Sky, Marduk, Gaerea...
Without imposing any musical barriers, Paths to Deliverance merges violence, melancholy, horror, and melody into a deeply personal take on Black Metal.
The debut album, TEN, is both a sonic and conceptual exploration rooted in themes of horror and mysticism. Alternating between aggression and haunting melodies, the album captures the duality of human fears and aspirations, drawing inspiration from the works of horror masters like Edgar Allan Poe, Clive Barker, H.P. Lovecraft…, as well as Carl Jung's psychological theories and the Tibetan Bardo.
Originally conceived as a solo project by A.S.A (Azziard, Alkhemia, ex-The Negation, ex-Redsphere), Paths to Deliverance has now evolved as a full and experimented band. Thanks to talented musicians, used to work and play together from Alkhemia, Azziard, Nydvind, Cave Growl, Skaphos..., Paths to Deliverance is planned on several gigs and festivals and is preparing the next act.
https://www.malpermesita.com/
https://pathstodeliverance.bandcamp.com/album/ten
TYRMFAR returns to shake the
metal world with their powerful new single, "THE HUBRIS OF HUMANITY,
PT.1," the fourth track from their highly anticipated EP, SYMBIOSIS,
due for release on March 28th, 2025, via Wormholedeath“The Hubris of Humanity, Pt.1” is a dark, immersive journey that explores the disastrous consequences of human pride. Tyrmfar confronts listeners with intense lyrics and a merciless soundscape that depict humanity’s drive for power and progress at the expense of the planet. With haunting imagery of poisoned rivers and deforested lands, the song warns of an impending “sixth extinction” that threatens to be humanity’s undoing—a chilling reminder that our survival hinges on heeding the lessons we’ve long ignored.
The single is now available on all major digital platforms
About the EP: Symbiosis
With Symbiosis, Tyrmfar pushes the boundaries of their sound, forging an evolution in their blackened death metal assault. The EP explores the uneasy relationship between humanity and nature, channeling the growing tension of ecological and social crises into a brutal yet thought-provoking musical experience.
Rooted in the Scandinavian black and death metal influences of the late '90s and early 2000s, Symbiosis also embraces modern elements that reflect the band's diverse musical inspirations. This creative process, enriched by each member’s distinct style, weaves together a tapestry of searing intensity and emotional depth. Every note is a testament to the band's commitment to authenticity and connection, ensuring that their live performances remain as powerful and captivating as their studio work.
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SEPULCHRAL CURSE’s third full-length album paints a vivid portrait of a band at their creative and productive peak. On their Dark Descent Records debut, the Turku quintet demonstrate unmatched ferocity and craftmanship, cementing their place at the very zenith of the global blackened death metal scene.
Stream
the album's first single "House of the Black Moon" at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EsrOaTTp8dcTracklisting:
1. Wildfires
2. House of The Black Moon
3. The Locust Scar
4. Beneath The Dismal Tides
5. Empress of The Dead
6. The Currents of Chaos
7. Crimson Passages
As with many Finnish death metal pioneers, the band incorporates a distinctive sense of weirdness, blending diverse influences in crafting a sound that’s unmistakably their own.
“The backbone is death metal,” states vocalist Kari Kankaanpää, “but we’ve never shied away from exploring new inspirations and influences, which shape the unique edge synonymous with SEPULCHRAL CURSE. Music needs to be dark, heavy and furious!”
Crimson Moon Evocations marks the band’s debut with Dark Descent Records, a partnership that feels both natural and profoundly significant: “Dark Descent Records has always held a special place in my heart. To join their renowned roster with this record is a true honour.”
This new collaboration reflects the SEPULCHRAL CURSE's unwavering momentum, arriving merely two years after their bold leap forward with Abhorrent Dimensions.
“With Abhorrent Dimensions we truly began to find our own sound and style, and Crimson Moon Evocations takes an even deeper dive into who we are and crystallises the essence of the Sepulchral Curse sound.”
To capture their vision, the band returned to Finland’s Oxroad Studios to work with producer Tomi Uusitupa, whose influence has been pivotal. “Tomi is like our sixth member. He chooses the projects he works with carefully, as he pours a tremendous amount of love and personal input to each record he does.”
Complete with stunning artwork by Mark Erskine, the album is not just a milestone but a statement: SEPULCHRAL CURSE has ascended to the pinnacle of blackened death metal!
“Stay cursed. Onward the legions!,” Kari concludes.
Crimson Moon Evocations was recorded and mixed by Tomi Uusitupa and mastered by Are Kangus.
SEPULCHRAL CURSE is:
Vocals – Kari Kankaanpää
Guitar – Jaakko Riihimäki
Guitar – Aleksi Luukka
Bass & Backing Vocals – Niilas Nissilä
Drums – Johannes Rantala
www.darkdescentrecords.com
https://www.facebook.com/SepulchralCurse
THE
PIT
presents 'ONCE UPON A TIME IN NORWAY': We've never classified
ourselves as a Black Metal band. In the beginning, we called it brutal music or
Brutal Metal. We couldn't classify it. We wanted to create something new.
Faster, harder and heavier. More aggressive than anything we'd heard in the genre”As new addition to its list of programs, THE PIT VOD platform presents 'Once Upon a Time in Norway' ; an explosive documentary diving into the dark origins of Norwegian black metal, uncovering the chaos, church burnings, and the shocking murder that shook a nation.
The full documentary is available https://www.the-pit.com/content/once-upon-a-time-in-norway-le-documentaire-2007-109319 with a 7-days FREE trial.
...Synopsis...
Once upon a time in Norway, Black Metal was born. From its origins in a closed, underground milieu, Norwegian Black Metal quickly became a worldwide cult phenomenon. It has developed around myths, in particular linked to the band that defined the genre: Mayhem.
Formed in 1984 by guitarist Øystein Aarseth (Euronymous), bassist Jørn Stubberud (Necrobutcher), and drummer Kjetil Manheim, Mayhem is a band synonymous with the birth of Norwegian black metal.
The group gained infamy with later members such as vocalist Per Yngve ‘Pelle’ Ohlin (Dead) and bassist Varg Vikernes (Count Grishnackh). At the heart of this underground movement was Euronymous’s Oslo-based record store, Helvete, which became a hub for the scene that evolved into a controversial and extremist cult.
This gripping documentary delves into the turbulent early 1990s, a period marked by church burnings, suicides, and murders that shocked Norway. It all leads to the climactic and infamous murder of Euronymous by Varg Vikernes, an event that captured global attention.
Bucharest
is probably not yet on the agenda of many festivalgoers. But that could change
soon! Especially listeners of harder sounds should mark March 1st in their calendars. That's when the BUCHAREST DEATHFEST 2025 will take place at Club Quantic with international band participation. Many of the bands performing there give their live premiere on a Romanian stage. Among them are:
FLESHCRAWL – Germany (old school death metal)
ANALEPSY – Portugal (slam brutal death metal)
SQUASH BOWELS – Poland (gore grind)
GUINEAPIG – Italy (gore grind power violence)
DE PROFUNDIS – England (technical death thrash metal)
SKAPHOS – France (blackened death metal)
CADAVRUL – Romania (old school death grind)
MINCING FURY & GUTTURAL CLAMOUR OF QUEER DECAY – Czech Republic (grind brutal death metal)
SPINELESS FUCKERS – Czech Republic (party grindcore)
So, 9 perfect reasons to plan a trip to Bucharest at the beginning of March!
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Since 2009, LADY BEAST have been flying the flag for refined HEAVY METAL. The band hail from the Steel City of Pittsburgh, forming with firm influences ranging from Motörhead, Dio, Black Sabbath, Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, and Mercyful Fate. From there, LADY BEAST have weaved their own unique style of metal with silky-yet-sharp harmonizing guitars and the soaring, rally-the-warriors vocals of frontwoman Deborah Levine. All the while, they’ve retained their blue-collar roots but have never forgotten the majesty of metal in its earliest, most classic form: fantasy, magic, epic adventure, and of course ANTHEMS!
While it’s been five long years since their last full-length – but only a year after DYING VICTIMS stepped in to reissue on vinyl their second album, 2015’s pivotal Lady Beast II – LADY BEAST suitably explode from the gates with palpitating urgency on The Inner Alchemist. Mind you, the band aren’t necessarily trying to break any speed limits here on LP#5, but rather, it’s the power, poise, and all-out swagger they exude on The Inner Alchemist which instills the sensation that LADY BEAST have only been away mere minutes. Thankfully, little has changed in their sturdy aesthetic – authentically ‘80s-entrenched HEAVY METAL that struts and gallops with equal aplomb, buttressed by instantly-hummable riffs and a palpable atmosphere of swords & sorcery – but if there’s one main distinction, it’s that the production on The Inner Alchemist highlights their heaviness, giving crunch when proceedings go locomotive and majesty when those proceedings go harmonic. As always, Levine’s passionate & powerful vocals are as engaging as ever: emotive and narrative in equal measure, still standing tall atop the keep-it-true pack.
Graced with evocative cover artwork by Adam Burke, LADY BEAST are sure stirring up something with The Inner Alchemist!
Line-up:
Adam Ramage - Drums
Chris Tritschler - Guitars
Deborah Levine - Vocals
Andy Ramage - Guitars
Amy Bianco - Bass
From Pittsburgh, USA
Artwork:
Adam Burke
Release date:
28st March2025
Tracklist1 The Oracles Omen
2 Through The Eyes Of War
3 Inner Alchemist
4 Starborn
5 Crones Crossroads
6 Feed Your Fire
7 Witch Light
8 The Wild Hunt
9 Off With Her Head
Release info:
Regular edition on black vinyl, with insert, poster, sticker, postcard and download code.
Special edition on splatter vinyl, with insert, poster, sticker, postcard download code and patch.
CD edition with sticker, obi
www.dyingvictims.com
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Active in the pagan metal scene for over 20 years, Nydvind are among
the pioneers of the genre in France. NYDVIND will release their 4th album "TETRAMENTAL
II - TELLURIA" on Malpermesita Records in March
21, 2025... It's the second chapter of a tetralogy dedicated to the 4 elements
of nature.Get ready for a journey through elements and ages, where the raw energy of black metal meets the profound melancholy of doom and the organic vitality of folk.
For fans of: BELENOS, KAMPFAR, PRIMORDIAL
A journey through elements and ages, where the raw energy of black metal meets the profound melancholy of doom and the organic vitality of folk.
TELLURIA is the second chapter of the tetralogy “Tetramental” by one of the pioneers and most renowned band of the genre in France, with a career spanning over 20 years.
‘Tetramental’ is not just a series of albums; it’s a sonic odyssey dedicated to the primal forces of nature. Following the success of ‘Seas of Oblivion’ in 2018, ‘Telluria’ delves deep into the earthly roots of this captivating universe.
Immerse yourself in this fascinating world and let the very essence of nature sweep you away in this epic new chapter.
https://www.malpermesita.com/
https://www.facebook.com/Nydvind
1.
Time In A Candle2. The Last Dance
3. Pale Sun Sad Moon
4. A Stranger Inside The Mirror
5. Not Anymore
6. Such A Shame (Talk Talk Cover)
7. Into The Abyss Of Night
8. Rest For A Moment
9. The Army Of Nothing
10. Upon The Moon
11. And If You Have To Leave
"Prelude Of Loss" will be released on digipak CD and digital format via My Kingdom Music on March 21st, 2025 and you can PRE-ORDER it at: https://shorturl.at/zrkWy
With their debut album "The Summer That Will Not Come", the Sicilian ETERNAL WHITE TREES gave lovers of these sonorities their ideal soundtrack. Now they return to the scene with a new album that accentuates that soul even more, enriching it with new shades with an always decadent tone, able to carry the listener into a musical universe made of sad atmospheres and obscure melodies.
Born once again from the meeting of the three souls that make up this creature (Gerassimos Evangelou - LORD AGHEROS, Antonio Billé - ANAKONDA and Andrea Tilenni - FEAR OF ETERNITY, ex SINOATH), "Prelude Of Loss" will be for sure a mandatory listening to those who have their musical background in the most melancholy dynamics of Metal and Post Rock of KATATONIA, OCTOBER TIDE, SWALLOW THE SUN and NOVEMBRE.
"Prelude Of Loss" will dig into your soul in search of the most hidden emotions!
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Dark Descent Records and Me Saco Un Ojo Records will release Ashen Womb on CD, vinyl, cassette, and digital formats on February 7.
Copenhagen’s PHRENELITH emerges from the darkness once again with their third and most unholy full-length offering, Ashen Womb. Nine sinister funeral marches, draped in a bleak and blackened atmosphere, provide a lens into the forthcoming end of times.
Tracklist:1) Noemata
2) Astral Larvae
3) A Husk Wrung Dry
4) Lithopaedion
5) Nebulae
6) Stagnated Blood
7) Sphageion
8) Chrysopoeia
9) Ashen Womb
A droning tone fades in, opening up a slow dirge that eases us into the apocalyptic explosion of death that will follow for the next 40 minutes. Where guitars anxiously scale the fretboard & weave morose melodies while drums pound and smash with the force of the Chicxulub impactor. Interspersed between the infernal, seismic, blackened stampedes are droning psychedelia & ambient noise interludes, immersing us further into the ever-growing darkness. But there are also moments of overwhelming beauty, like on tracks "Nebulae" and the eponymous "Ashen Womb," where PHRENELITH indulge in the repetition of their sinister melodies, layering Serpentinian guitars atop each other, spinning a web of desolate harmonies around the listener.
With Ashen Womb, PHRENELITH gives us the foretold sound of the apocalypse, but whether it’s a warning or a celebration is yet undecided.
PHRENELITH is:
Simon Daniel - Vocals
David Mikkelsen - Guitars, Vocals
Jakob O - Bass
Andreas Nordgreen - Drums
www.darkdescentrecords.com
www.mesacounojo.com
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"We are thrilled to announce that D.E.A.D have signed a 4-year licensing agreement with the mighty WormHoleDeath Records for our album "Of Vile And Hate," the band shared. "This partnership marks a significant milestone for us, and we are eager to unleash our brand of death metal upon the global metal community. We are confident that this collaboration with WormHoleDeath Records will amplify our music's impact and reach new heights. We look forward to sharing more details about the album's physical release and where to grab your copy. Together with WormHoleDeath Records, we will bring our unique brand of death metal to fans worldwide."
About
D.E.A.D and Of Vile and HateD.E.A.D is a brutal death metal duo born from the darkness of the 2020 Pandemic. Founded by Niels (Sweden) and Adam (Australia), two like-minded musicians united in their quest for sonic metal mayhem. Hailing from South Australia, D.E.A.D unleashes unrelenting, straight-up death metal, forged in the depths of isolation and fueled by a shared passion for extreme music. No frills, no compromise – just pure, unadulterated death metal fury.
"Of Vile and Hate" is their debut album and it represents the duo’s unrelenting passion and dedication to their craft, distilling the anger, frustration, and resilience of a world in turmoil into a sonic manifesto. With "Of Vile and Hate", D.E.A.D. unleashes a fierce and unapologetic sound that reflects the intensity of their artistic vision.
This album follows the last portion of one man’s life. A demonic metamorphosis takes place as he faces his end of days. It is a culmination of a life lived in torment. From a disease-ridden body decaying, to a magnificent resurrection in crimson shade. With death pacing his trail, nothing may stand in the way.
Written and recorded in Adelaide, Australia, with artwork and design made by Will Clement in Melbourne and mixed by the renowned Olof Berggren in Sweden, "Of Vile and Hate" represents the culmination of our artistic vision and dedication to crafting unrelenting death metal.
Fans can already get a taste of the impending storm with the lyric video for “Dead,” now live on YouTube. This first glimpse serves as a visceral preview of what Of Vile and Hate promises to deliver!
Tracklist
Before I Die
2. Morbid
3. Death Toll
4. The Manifest
5. Race To The Grave
6. Buried
7. Dead
8. The Spread
D.E.A.D - No Frills, No Compromise, Just Death Metal Fury.
https://linktr.ee/d.e.a.d
Label: Independent ReleaseRelease Date: January 24th 2025
Genre: Blackened Death Metal
For fans of: Immolation | Lord Belial | Behemoth | Belphegor
It was five years ago that they walked out of the Arizona deserts, figures shimmering in the heat. In a moment they stood before us and cast the puzzle box of Pestilence Reborn at our feet. Then without word or discernible movement they were once again part of the mirage manipulated horizon. Thoughtless and careless, mesmerized by this unlooked for gift, we reached for the box, eager fingers caressing symbols and sigils that seemed to excrete sickness through our skin…and then the pain began, the nightmares of hook and claw and barbed wire embrace…an eternity of agony.
Now screams become silence…and they are here again, the desert sun at their backs. They offer us a glass of emerald liquid that seems to move within the clear walls that surround it. Bile Of The Gods. Without hesitation we take it. We drink, we swallow…we are undone.
In truth, Phoenix residents Deadspawn haven’t been silent since their Pestilence Reborn debut album appeared in 2020; there’s been a single, a split release with Swarm Of Serpents and a rough and raw live outing – Live At The Beast 2023. However what fans have really been waiting for is a second full length studio album…and now it is here. Bile Of The Gods is a staggering outpouring of blackened death metal, as hypnotic as it is devastating. From the triumphant announcement of their return that is opener ‘Unsleep’ to the many layered masterpiece of extremity and terror, ‘Bile Of The Gods’ itself, that concludes this stunning album, this is an utterly absorbing listening experience. Time stands still as you are swept through this array of secrets and dark wonders. Be it the arcane spellcraft and devastating power of ‘Eyes Of Savior’ or ‘Eminence Upon The Throne’, a collision of textures, melodies and wicked riffs that dance like spiders across your frozen face, Bile Of The Gods is an all encompassing kingdom of nightmares. Breathtakingly accomplished in its presentation, Bile Of The Gods is the work of musicians who are masters of their craft. There is an unearthly vitality that writhes through each individual performance and the resulting atmosphere is haunting. This is a triumph of the extreme music arts and a testament to the enduring potency and strength of Deadspawn!
The set of songs that Deadspawn crafted for Bile Of The Gods deserved to be presented in the best possible manner. With this in mind the band sought out the mixing and mastering skills of Phil Pluskota, who has worked with Dååth, Wormhole, Vulvodynia and many more, to make sure that the full impactful nature of every note, every commanding word could be appreciated. And to put the final seal of quality upon their infernal creation? There was only one artist to call upon for the cover image of Bile Of The Gods – Jon Zig (Deeds Of Flesh, Defeated Sanity, Gorgasm etc). His striking imagery perfectly complements the majestic sounds that lurk beneath it. Bile Of The Gods will be unleashed on January 24th and be assured, Deadspawn have delivered everything you could wish for in terms of epic, imaginative, decimating blackened death metal. Drink deep and dream!
Line-up:
Curt DuRocher - Guitar/Vocals
Ryan Frech - Drums
John Rueger - Bass/Backing Vocals
Ryan Roubison - Guitar/Backing Vocals
All music and lyrics by Curt DuRocher
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Acclaimed atmospheric doom metal act CLOUDS is set to release their highly anticipated new album, "DESPRINS", on February 13th, 2025. The album will be available in an elegant 6-panel digipak CD format, to be released in collaboration with Loud Rage Music. Additionally, the band has announced plans for a future vinyl version of "Desprins", with more details to come soon.
Band Statement:
"We are happy to announce the collaboration with Loud Rage Music for "Desprins", our latest album in terms of CDs and vinyl. Adrian, the label's owner, is an old friend from decades ago. He and his label will also take care of our day-to-day shipping operations. As we are now a fully Romanian act, it only felt natural to have someone close with whom we can coordinate our business plans and help each other."
About "Desprins":
Format: 6-panel digipak CD, with a vinyl edition planned for the near future.
Themes: A deep exploration of detachment, loss, and catharsis, "Desprins" invites listeners into an emotional landscape unique to CLOUDS' signature style.
Sound: A seamless blend of atmospheric doom, melancholic undertones, and moments of transcendent heaviness.
Tracklist:Disguise – 7:13
Life Becomes Lifeless – 7:55
Unanswered – 6:31
Forge Another Nightmare – 6:38
Chain Me – 6:13
The Fall of Hearts – 6:47
Will It Ever End – 5:55
Sorrowbound (Bonus Track) – 7:48
Chasing Ghosts (Bonus Track) – 7:21
Pre-Order Information:
Pre-orders for "Desprins" are available now through Loud Rage Music's official Bandcamp page https://loudragemusic.bandcamp.com/ as well as the band's Bandcamp page https://cloudsofficial.bandcamp.com/. Keep an eye on their respective social media channels for updates on the vinyl edition.
About CLOUDS:
Founded in 2013, CLOUDS has built a reputation as one of the most evocative names in atmospheric doom metal. The band’s discography is marked by their ability to channel profound emotion and deliver unforgettable live performances. Now a fully Romanian act, CLOUDS continues to innovate and inspire with their latest chapter, "Desprins".
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Formed in 2011, French quartet HEXECUTOR started with a foundation of raw-and-fierce evil old-school speed/thrash metal, as exemplified by their debut demo and Hangman of Roazhon EP from 2012 and 2014, respectively. Thereafter, they slowly-yet-firmly evolved in various directions when they released their Poison, Lust and Damnation debut album in 2016, which DYING VICTIMS released on vinyl a year later.
After proving themselves to be a very efficient live act, HEXECUTOR immersed themselves into Breton legends and history, intertwining their music with Breton lore for their second album, 2020’s Beyond Any Human Conception of Knowledge…. Along with being something of a modern classic – amazingly thorough in its conceptual background, boundlessly inventive in its execution – that album proved to be a turning point for the band: a concerted and confident elevation beyond the standard “blackthrash” tropes so prevalent in the modern underground.
As considerable as that accomplishment was, HEXECUTOR are eclipsing it with their third album, delving yet deeper into dark legends and impressive figures from Celtic-Breton lore. Titled …Where Spirit Withers in Its Flesh Constraint, LP#3 both sonically and elliptically continues where its momentous predecessor left off; not for nothing is the opening song the belated title track “Beyond Any Human Conception of Knowledge….” Ripping right out of the gates, HEXECUTOR continue their evolution unabated, adding once again to the richness of their music, and this time with songwriting from both their former and new lead guitarists. Their core is still thrash metal, but even just a cursory listen of …Where Spirit Withers in Its Flesh Constraint reveals that there’s few “thrash” records that will sound like this – this year, or the next, or the year after that. Seemingly effortlessly – or, at least, with some strange magick unique to them – HEXECUTOR lurk yonder into realms both black and more traditionally heavy metal, even venturing far afield into some progressives touches. And whereas Beyond Any Human Conception of Knowledge… carried a huge conceptual weight, the feeling across …Where Spirit Withers in Its Flesh Constraint is freer and almost airier, despite this still being DARK heavy metal at its core.
HEXECUTOR are HEXECUTOR, now more than ever: renewing the genre and trying to bring this opus as a new gem to the treasures of metal music …Where Spirit Withers in Its Flesh Constraint!
Line-up:
S. Chainsaw-Maeströr - Bass
Putrid Vön Rötten - Drums
Jey Deflagratör - Vocals, Guitars
Ricky Malevolent - Guitars
From Rennes, France
Artwork:
John Whiplash
Release date:
28st March202
Tracklist
:1 Beyond Any Human Conception of Knowledge
2 Dogue Noir
3 Les Lavandières de la Nuit
4 Youdig - Perfides Frontières
5 Paol Goz
6 Kerdis Bras
7 Conomor le maudit
8 Marion Tromel
Release info:
Regular gatefold edition on black vinyl, with poster, sticker, postcard and download code.
Special gatefold edition on green vinyl, with poster, sticker, postcard download code and patch.
CD edition with sticker, obi
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NOMAD
SNAKEPIT PRODUCTIONS
proudly presents: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.
Please note that all our releases are exclusively distributed in the U.S. by Nuclear War Now! Productions. We urge all our U.S. customers to contact NWN! directly to obtain our products (also regarding wholesales)!
Still available through Nomad Snakepit Productions:
MORBID ANGEL - "Live in New Jersey 1989" lim. LP
AMEN CORNER - "Jachol Ve Tehilá" lim. Double LP
AO - "kAOs" lim. Tape
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The track was premiered via Veil of Sound today: https://veilofsound.com/2025/01/19/Song_Premiere-Noctambulist-Gevoelsmens.html
"Gevoelsmens is a song about nostalgia and living in the past. It invokes the fear of being past one's prime while at the same time maintaining some hopeful optimism," explained the band.
"Gevoelsmens" will be available on all streaming services on 21
January 2025. Pre-save here https://share.amuse.io/track/noctambulist-gevoelsmensThe new album “Noctambulist II: De Droom” will be released on 7 February 2025 in CD, vinyl and digital formats via These Hands Melt. Recorded in Tilburg between February and April 2023 at Catacomben Studios, De Droom sees Noctambulist diving deeper into post-punk and shoegaze influences while retaining the fierceness of their debut record Elegiëen.
“Noctambulist II: De Droom” can be pre-ordered via These Hands Melt: https://lnk.to/noctambulist
What sets "De Droom" apart from the first record is that the writing was done with the entire band on board whereas full song ideas used to be presented by a few members. The songs this time around are just that, songs.
While "De Droom" is not a concept album most songs reflect on the beauty of a mediocre co-habitual existence while also struggling with the seemingly impossible dream of home ownership. The album cover features a bedroom of a derelict villa, reflecting the themes of hope, failure and heartbreak present on the album.
Noctambulist are an atmospheric post-black metal outfit from Tilburg, the Netherlands. Formed in 2015 between housemates J.D. Kaye, Sam C.A. and Mitchell Scheerder, they set out to create a hard-hitting, melancholic style of black metal that draws inspiration from other genres such as post-rock, shoegaze, new wave and post-punk.
Noctambulist stand for contrasts. Serotonin summits and strung-out canyons. The empty and the grandiose. The beautiful and the appalling.
After defining their sound and completing the lineup with guitarists Tristan Tabbers and Stef Heesakkers they released their full-length debut “Noctambulist I: Elegieën” via Northern Silence Productions. Their second album “Noctambulist II: De Droom” will be released through These Hands Melt in February 2025.
The band previously released the singles “Lichteter” and “Aderlater” in support of their upcoming album.
Noctambulist are
J.D. Kaye – Vocals & Guitar
Stef Heesakkers – Guitar
Tristan Tabbers – Guitar
Sam C.A. – Bass
Mitchell Scheerder - Drums
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https://www.facebook.com/Noctambulistband
On March 21st, avant-death metal trio IMPERIAL TRIUMPHANT will release their sixth full-length, "GOLDSTAR", via Century Media Records. Their most instant and evocative work to-date, "Goldstar" reins in their musical wanderlust with a newfound focus that the band has only hinted at with past works. Their latest single - LEXINGTON DELIRIUM (featuring the ominous spoken vocals of Tomas Haake) - is just one example of this heightened songwriting acumen, clocking in under 5 minutes, while retaining their trademark musical virtuosity in this homage to classic NYC architecture.
IMPERIAL TRIUMPHANT comments: "Ziggurats rise, skyscrapers weep, & the future is not birthed from the organic but from a cosmic, mechanical womb. It speaks of posterity lost in the congestion of New Culture, a place where Manhattan's towering ambition conceals impending delirium. The Throne of Bolts becomes both a seat of power and a looming specter, begging for salvation from the soulless surge of progress. We climbed the deco spire of the magnificent Chrysler building in order to bring you a magnanimous visual experience."
The new album "Goldstar", which will be released March 21st, is now available for pre-order in various formats.
Watch the video–filmed at the iconic Chrysler Building (a rare opportunity not given to many artists, especially the top floors!) and directed by Brendan McGowan–here:
https://youtu.be/v9cDvwwbj6A?si=GDOXci0-QkW-8hwM
The
year 2025 could not start better for blackened thrash metal: Swedish rising
force SARCATOR are releasing their third album SWARMING
ANGELS & FLIES , via Century Media Records. After announcing
the signing to the label last year back in July, the young band released three
striking, powerful, and raw singles that kept the anticipation for this record
high. Now, SWARMING ANGELS & FLIES is available in its full
length. Across eight, grotesque and utterly venomous tracks, the band have
deftly blended the wide-eyed extremity of their debut album with the
inspirational musicality of their second work “Alkahest”, while playing everything
with more intensity than ever before. It is a record that surely raises the bar
for face-flaying extreme metal. Both deliriously melodic and mercilessly brutal
- SWARMING ANGELS & FLIES is the most dangerously potent record
the Swedens have made to date. The band shares about “The Deep Ends”:
“‘The Deep Ends’ stands as a strong representative of the traditional rock essence of our sound that we incorporated with our previous album (Alkahest 2022). It's all about the groove and rhythm in this one, hand in hand with epic-driven arrangements. Everything with our own blackened edge to it that has been the common ground for every SARCATOR song so far. With this one we wanted to push everything forward in combining traditional rock music with extreme metal vocals and expression and of course trying to make it sound organically together.”
Listen to the album on your favourite DSP: https://sarcator.lnk.to/SAAF-AlbumNe
The album is available for purchase here: https://sarcator.lnk.to/SwarmingAngelsandFliesNe
Label: Xtreem MusicRelease Date: April 1st 2025
Genre: Death Metal
For fans of: Paganizer | Carnation | Obituary | Death
Line-up:
Engelbert - Drums
Vicente J Payá - Guitars
Ancor Ramírez - Lead Guitars
Andrew Espinosa - Vocals/Bass
Drums on Something Is Rotten In Humanty performed by Davide Billia
Keyboards on Something Is Rotten In Humanty performed by Alejandro Lobo
Welcome to the world we have created…hewn from the raw substance of our greed and perversion, our endless fascination with cruelty and consumption. Our morality has withered in the gluttonous glare of our lust and our conscience has bled out from the innumerable wounds we have inflicted upon it. We exist in a kingdom of death, of jagged monuments to selfish egotism and raging waters of desensitization. The sentinels of wickedness scour this wasteland for any trace of empathy, any remnants of mercy, compassion and decency…but they are all long, long dead. Truly, something is rotten within the withered shell of humanity.
Something Is Rotten In Humanity is the new album from the legendary pioneers of Spanish death metal, Unbounded Terror! Featuring nine new tracks of dark, primal power this album is a magnificent testament to Unbounded Terror’s enduring potency and unique take upon the dark arts of death. The standards are set right from the opening chords of first track, ‘Fear Of Dying’, which attacks with a nasty, snarling immediacy. All the key elements of the Unbounded Terror sound are here; the irresistible riffs, the juddering rhythms, the vocals that sound like undead invective, spewed from the mouth of a reanimated corpse and the guitar leads, full of otherworldly melody, that twist and ascend, dive and cascade in captivating fashion. If all that sounds like great, but standard fare, then think again…there is something about Unbounded Terror that sets them apart; something in their chord progressions, their note choices, their song structures and fetid atmosphere that gives them a special aura like no other. Songs like ‘Demons In Your Mind’ and first single ‘Reviving’ are propelled forward on old school death metal riffing and adorned in superb solos, but what makes them special is that indefinable ancient magic that belongs to Unbounded Terror and to them alone. Death metal fans need to hear the crushing, unstoppable war machine that is ‘Divine Virtue’ and the thunderous headbanging riffing of ‘The Disappointment’. Unbounded Terror have delivered the album of their career and surely one of the death metal albums of 2025!
Produced and recorded by the band’s own Vicente J Payá (Golgotha, Sons Of Cult etc) and mixed and mastered by Davide Billia (Avulsed, Holycide, Posthuman Abomination etc), Something Rotten In Humanity sounds absolutely devastating – exactly how grim, rotten death metal should sound – and its ghastly demeanour is completed by the artwork of Juan Castellano (Furnace, Vomitory, Ribspreader etc) which captures its grim spirit perfectly. The album will be released by Xtreem Music on CD (featuring a bonus track), 12"LP, cassette and digital formats on April 1st and the name of Unbounded Terror will once more ring through the shadow shrouded vaults of the dead.
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CTHULUMINATI – “TENTACULA”
Format: Digital CD / Physical CDLabel: Independent Release
For fans of : Dodheimsgard, Oranssi Pazuzu, Schammasch and the like….
Tracklist:
01 Cthrl
02 Squid Pro Quo
03 Abysmal Quatrain
04 Transformation
05 The Illusion of Control
06 Mantra
Long before the name Cthuluminati cast its shadow over the Dutch metal scene, the story began with Marquis. This solo project, initiated in 2005 by ambitious musician and visionary Devi Hisgen, gave rise to a torrent of atmospheric and experimental black metal. With a relentless creative drive, Devi quickly built a loyal following, earning critical acclaim for his work. However, side projects and live collaborations with other bands led to a temporary pause for Marquis.
Still, the desire to bring his music to the stage never faded. Determined to revive his solo work in a live setting, Devi began searching for like-minded musicians who could bring his vision to life. After a period of trial and error, the lineup took shape with Rami Wohl on guitar and Stefan Strausz on bass. Together, they started playing shows and creating new material. The input from his bandmates added a fresh dynamic to the music, gradually steering it into new, uncharted territory.
When their drummer left due to personal reasons, the band faced a pivotal moment. By then, the music had evolved into an eclectic fusion of styles that transcended the roots of Marquis. Embracing this new direction, the group decided to start anew, rebranding themselves as Cthuluminati. The name signified not only a fresh beginning but also a commitment to boundless creativity, untethered by genre or expectation.
Armed with new material but lacking a permanent drummer, the band invited Rick Lieffering, drummer of black-folk metal band Fenris, to join them in the studio. Rick recorded the entirety of Reliqideus—their ambitious debut album—and also played drums for several live shows. Around the same time, Cthuluminati released their first single, "El Lizard Birth" (2016), a track written during the Marquis era. The song served as a harbinger of their transformation: a journey from atmospheric black ’n roll to the eclectic, psychedelic, and avant-garde metal that defines Cthuluminati today.
The search for a permanent drummer, however, continued. After an extensive search, the band found their perfect match in Seth van de Loo, the former drummer of Dutch death metal band Severe Torture. Seth, seeking a new creative direction, was immediately captivated by Cthuluminati’s demos. His arrival marked a turning point, as the band entered a new phase of both musical and personal synergy. By the time Reliqideus was officially released in 2019, Seth had joined the lineup, solidifying Cthuluminati as a cohesive and formidable force. The album’s blend of diverse influences created a unique and cohesive sound, earning glowing reviews from online metal outlets and enthusiastic responses from live audiences.
Complete once more, the four-headed entity of Cthuluminati was more determined than ever. They played numerous shows, including opening slots for Carach Angren and Rotting Christ, and set their sights on recording a follow-up album. Their second album, Tentacula, is set for release in March 2025 and promises to dive even deeper into their signature mix of psychedelic, avant-garde, and progressive metal. The result is a soundscape where the boundaries between black metal, sludge, and experimental elements dissolve into a hypnotic realm.
Cthuluminati’s mission remains clear: to create music without limits—a space where the absurd meets the sublime, and innovation reigns supreme.
Genre : Doom/Black/Gothic Metal
This marks their heaviest offering yet, featuring the powerful debut of their new vocalist, Liz Ziegler. Drawing inspiration from the fractured world around us, the band fuses doom, black, and gothic metal with ethereal clean vocals and intense harshness. With its diverse soundscapes, "Extinction" offers a captivating experience that every metal fan will appreciate!
The album is set
to drop on January 31, 2025.Tracklist
1. Akerra
2. Vain
3. Gods of Old
4. False Reality
5. Extinction Featuring Melissa Ferlaak
6. Sentinels
7. Shift
8. Corporatocracy
9. Akelarre
Hailing from the vibrant metal scene of Minneapolis, MN (USA), Plague of Stars has captivated audiences and critics alike with their unparalleled blend of darkness, energy, and raw musical prowess.
Led by the haunting vocals of Liz Ziegler, this band of musical veterans, including Will Maravelas, Aaron Lanik, Frodo Caulfield, and Neal Pruett, defies categorization with their apocalyptic, female-fronted, genre-defying sound.
Since their inception in 2012, Plague of Stars has been on a relentless quest to push the boundaries of metal. From shattering riffs to ethereal melodies, they traverse uncharted territories, blending elements of doom, black, and gothic metal into a potent brew that leaves listeners spellbound.
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“I never thought DARK FORTRESS would have a live album,” says V. Santura (guitars). “The technical situation–we had multi-track recordings of two shows [Rotterdam and Bochum]–allowed for ANTHEMS FROM BEYOND THE GRAVE to happen. I didn’t even listen to the recordings for months after the tour. When I finally did, I thought, ‘Holy shit!’ We sounded incredible, and I'm hardly ever happy with our shows. All of our hard work had finally fallen into place on that tour. When Century Media heard it, they said,
‘We’re gotta release it – it’s too good not to’!
If this is our end and it definitely is, then it’s a fitting end to DARK FORTRESS.”
Enjoy DARK FORTRESS’ final transmission by checking out “The Silver Gate (Live in 2023)”: https://youtu.be/VZ2-eIbYm4c
SHRINE
OF DENIAL – “I, MOLOCH”
For fans of - Serpent of Old, Dead Congregation, Emperor, Behemoth, Burial Invocation, The Chasm
Like their label and country mates Serpent of Old, Shrine of Denial are blending styles and forging their own sound, and channelling it through narrative, superbly thought out structures that despite the twists and turns remain memorable. Perhaps it is a Turkish trait to have the songs this meticulously written, and to achieve that Shrine of Denial have used elements of both death and black metal in varying degrees, often blurring the boundaries between the two in the process. The result is exhilarating, as the band effortlessly switches from fast, blasting parts to slow melodic hooks and then quickly accelerates back to their high-speed mode, using whatever stylistic liberties available. It is an engaging, intense and stirring album that doesn’t get carried away and goes beyond what is necessary or appropriate; despite the vagaries, it remains solid, cohesive and impactful throughout. For what it does, 'I, Moloch' is one of the strongest albums not only to come out of that region in recent times but also in the blackened death metal style as a whole.
Lineup
Eray Nabi - Vocals
Onur Uslu - Guitar
Denizkaan Aracı - Guitars
Ahmet Ünveren - Bass
Berk Köktürk – Drums
Artwork by Juanjo Castellano
Tracklisting
1. Climbing Through Nothingness
2. A Sanctuary In The Depths Of The Realms
3. I, Moloch
4. Pillars Of Ice
5. The Mesmer
6. Oneiros
7. Headless Idol
8. Temple of the Corpse Misuser
Release date - March 7th, 2025
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https://www.facebook.com/shrineofdenial
Thank you very much! Kunal Choksi Label owner Transcending Obscurity Mumbai, India
For fans of - Serpent of Old, Dead Congregation, Emperor, Behemoth, Burial Invocation, The Chasm
Like their label and country mates Serpent of Old, Shrine of Denial are blending styles and forging their own sound, and channelling it through narrative, superbly thought out structures that despite the twists and turns remain memorable. Perhaps it is a Turkish trait to have the songs this meticulously written, and to achieve that Shrine of Denial have used elements of both death and black metal in varying degrees, often blurring the boundaries between the two in the process. The result is exhilarating, as the band effortlessly switches from fast, blasting parts to slow melodic hooks and then quickly accelerates back to their high-speed mode, using whatever stylistic liberties available. It is an engaging, intense and stirring album that doesn’t get carried away and goes beyond what is necessary or appropriate; despite the vagaries, it remains solid, cohesive and impactful throughout. For what it does, 'I, Moloch' is one of the strongest albums not only to come out of that region in recent times but also in the blackened death metal style as a whole.
Lineup
Eray Nabi - Vocals
Onur Uslu - Guitar
Denizkaan Aracı - Guitars
Ahmet Ünveren - Bass
Berk Köktürk – Drums
Artwork by Juanjo Castellano
Tracklisting
1. Climbing Through Nothingness
2. A Sanctuary In The Depths Of The Realms
3. I, Moloch
4. Pillars Of Ice
5. The Mesmer
6. Oneiros
7. Headless Idol
8. Temple of the Corpse Misuser
Release date - March 7th, 2025
https://www.facebook.com/transcendingobscurityrecords
https://www.facebook.com/shrineofdenial
Thank you very much! Kunal Choksi Label owner Transcending Obscurity Mumbai, India
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Label: Rottweiler RecordsRelease Date: January 18th 2025
Rottweiler Records have proudly announced a new addition to their ever growing roster of diverse extreme metal. Southern California based modern thrash force, Death Protocol are the latest addition to the Rottweiler ranks and they are aiming to release their first album, Demonic Onslaught, this summer. However, before they set to work with producer Adam Castro of Classic Disaster on that neck-breaking enterprise, the band, formed by vocalist/lyricist David Priest and guitarist David Estrada, will be unleashing a new single - 'Times Change Truth Does Not'. Armed with massive crunching riffs, ironclad power, killer choruses, infectious hooks and some superb lead guitar work from recent recruit Nicholas Pelamati, 'Times Change Truth Does Not' is an absolute wrecking ball of thrash metal domination!
The song will be aired first, exclusively, on The Metal Priest Show on The Metal Onslaught radio show this Saturday, January 18th from 9PM PST and then go live on the Death Protocol bandcamp page.
Embrace the full force of 'Times Change Truth Does Not' and be ready for the Demonic Onslaught this summer!
Current Line up:
David Priest - Vocals
David Estrada - Guitars
Nicholas Pelamati - Lead Guitars
https://www.rottweilerrecords.com/
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Long-running and critically acclaimed melodic/progressive death metal project, DESSIDERIUM, enters a new chapter with their forthcoming release for Willowtip Records, its first for the label. New album Keys to the Palace will be released on CD, double-vinyl gatefold LP, and digital formats on March 17.
The album's first single, "DOVER HENDRIX," is streaming now at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nHaHZN1NHkU. The song is also available on all the usual digital platforms, including Bandcamp, Spotify, Apple Music, and Deezer.
Sole member and founder, Alex Haddad, shared his thoughts about Keys to the Palace: "This album was ten plus years in the making. A lot of the material here actually precedes that of the two previous releases. Completing this record means giving closure to this era of Dessiderium that has spanned across my twenties, and I see it as a well suited final chapter to this period. The two previous albums, Shadow Burn and Aria, provided no happy ending. They were both about defeat in their own way. Keys to the Palace reaches for triumph. This is an album about time travel that explores the polarity between past and future, innocence and disillusion, faith and despair, and adolescence and adulthood."
Pre-order:https://bit.ly/keys-willowtip
https://bit.ly/keys-bandcamp
Track Listing:
1. In The Midst Of May
2. Dover Hendrix
3. Pollen For The Bees
4. A Dream That Wants Me Dead
5. Magenta
6. Keys To The Palace
Credits:
All music and words written by Alex Haddad.
Produced by Alex Haddad.
Guitars, bass, vocals, keyboard, and orchestrations/synthesizers by Alex Haddad.
Drum programming by Brody Smith.
Piano solos on "Dover Hendrix" and "Pollen For The Bees" performed by Thomas Leroy Meier.
Mixed and mastered by Mendel Bij De Leij.
Artwork by Adam Burke (Nightjar Illustration).
https://www.willowtip.com/home.aspx
https://www.facebook.com/p/Dessiderium-100063280476262/
In "Emptiness," the band takes a brutal yet introspective dive into the emotional void, tackling themes of isolation, despair, and the deep human longing for connection. With a raw and aggressive sound that pushes the limits of thrash and death metal, the track exposes the psychological burden of searching for meaning when faced with life's stark emptiness.
The band stated: "Hollowness welcomed inside. This emptiness swallowed by. Fulfilling that emptiness. To find myself in you...This is the solution. This is the Way Out. Emptiness is the second video from our album, which will be released on April 17th. A song about emptiness, being lost, giving up, and finding a way out."
The music video for "Emptiness" was filmed and edited by András Székely, while the album Where Death Hunts was recorded, mixed, and mastered by István Simon at No Silence Studio in Hungary.
Stay tuned for more updates from ATROX TRAUMA as they continue to dominate the metal scene with their unrelenting sound.
Atrox Trauma was founded in 2008 in Hungary. Their goal, according to the music genre, was clear from the beginning: thrash metal with death metal influences. The band recorded 2 EPs during its earlier years besides performing on live gigs. The band's strength increased in 2019, and they have been spinning at an unstoppable speed since then. It gave a series of concerts in its motherland and countries in the neighborhood. The band creates a huge listener experience with its tight, intense, fast, and face-tearing music.
In 2022 they released their first LP called 'On The Line Of Nothing And Something' by the Italian label WormHoleDeath.The listener can experience everything from intense immersion to melodic thrash metal. Four music videos provide visual support for the fan-approachable experience.
By the end of 2024, they took the stage in many countries, performing in tours and festivals, and recorded their second LP ”Where Death Hunts”.
Line up:
Imre Török – Vocal, guitar
András Székely – Lead guitar
Gyula Tábori – Bass guitar
Gergely Győri - Drums
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Stream it now at: https://openkasket.bandcamp.com/track/internal-threat-feat-terminal-nation
A crushing slab of death metal, Trials of Failure, Open Kasket's debut full-length album, will be released February 7 on digital and cassette formats via Barbaric Brutality Records.
Pre-order: https://openkasket.bandcamp.com/album/trials-of-failure
Thematically, Trials of Failure revolves around self deprecation and full criticism of one's self. Sonically, the album is a demolition demonstration of caustic riffing and relentless pummeling. Add guest vocal spots on "Internal Threat" (Stan Liszewski of Terminal Nation), "Chain Whip" (Bryson Sherick of Backbiter), and "Chemical Death" (Jackson Edwards of Zashed), and the package is complete. Subtly is anathema. Force is paramount.
Track Listing:1. Ersatz (Sine Die)
2. No Value
3. Internal Threat (feat. Terminal Nation)
4. Bruised Sprainstein
5. Should
6. Putrid Existence
7. Defective
8. Chain Whip (feat. Backbiter)
9. Chemical Death (feat. Zashed)
10. Ripped Up
Credits:
Drums engineered at Wolfman Studios.
Mixed/Mastered/Reamped by Conor Haines at Corruption Studios.
Line-Up:
Fox Stillman - Vocals
Jacob Stillman - Guitar
Ethan Graham - Guitar
Jake Rasch - Bass/Vocals
Ryan Thibault - Drums
Bio:
Open Kasket is a Beatdown Death Metal band straight from Little Rock, AR. Formed in 2022, the band’s sound revolves around slamming riffs, groovy drums, and monstrous bass. These components together create the all out violent sound that the band delivers.
https://www.youtube.com/@openkasket6235
https://www.facebook.com/openkaskethc
GRAVESLAVE, a ferocious entity in
the Midwest metal scene since their formation in 2014, has built a reputation
for their relentless speed, intricate songwriting, and visually striking music
videos. Their powerful performances have captivated audiences from their early
days, with a catalog that continues to evolve. Notable for their intense live
shows, they’ve shared the stage with top-tier acts such as Origin, Rings of
Saturn, Abigail Williams, and Unearth, and embarked on successful tours across
the U.S. and Europe. Their 2018 EU tour with Origin and Rings of Saturn helped
cement their reputation in the global metal scene, and their 2021 album *No
Center* was met with critical acclaim, earning praise for its bold, complex
approach. The band’s sound blends blackened, progressive death metal with technical precision, a fusion that’s gained recognition in outlets like *No Clean Singing*, *Decibel Magazine*, and *New Noise Magazine*. In 2024, Graveslave released the first of two companion EPs, *RELINQUISH, LIFE*, accompanied by the intense single "STRETCHED UNTIL WE BLEED," which was lauded for its chaotic energy and remarkable technical execution. With each release, Graveslave continues to refine and expand their signature sound, pushing boundaries while staying true to their aggressive roots.
Video Link to GraveSlave - Cling to Dust : https://youtu.be/xwV91Vzbq8s
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The third single is Rihanna cover 'Unfaithful' and this track also features Karisma on vocals.
Watch Unfaithful video: https://youtu.be/gdX5VsLCrVM
Vocalist Paavo Laapotti comments:
”I've always loved making cover songs and especially when you do a metal cover of a pop song. I heard this song when I was younger and the melody got stuck in my head. This song is very suitable as a melodeath cover and I got the vision for it pretty quickly. We also got a very talented singer Sonja Lindberg to do a feature for this track. I met her while filming The Voice Of Finland program. She did an excellent job and I really like her unique sound a lot.”
Listen to 'Unfaithful'' on streaming services: https://push.fm/fl/defiled-serenity-unfaithfulTrack list:
1. Alkutaival (feat. Juha Tapio)
2. Voices from the Void
3. Exiled to Infinity
4. Death
5. Mortal
6. Within the Slumber of the Mind
7. Through the Chaos
8. Your Worst Enemy
9. Tears of Black
10. Unfaithful (Rihanna cover) (feat. Karisma)
• Recorded & mixed by Lauri Seppälä
• Mastered by Juho Räihä / SoundSpiral Audio
Album cover by Nikos Stavridakis / VisionBlack
Biography:
Defiled Serenity is a melodic death metal band from Loimaa, Finland. It was founded by the vocalist and Before The Dawn frontman Paavo Laapotti in 2021. The band’s music is for the fans of old In Flames, Amorphis, Amon Amarth, Dark Tranquillity etc. Their sound relies heavily on the 90's melodeath sound, but with modern twists. The songs are filled with low growls, chunky guitars, beautiful melodies and tight rhythm sections.
They released their first stand-alone single ”Voices from the Void” in 2022 and it has reached over 25,000 streams on Spotify alone. Since then, the band has been writing new material and now it's time to unleash their long-awaited debut album!
Listen to the first single 'Your Worst Enemy' on streaming : https://push.fm/fl/defiled-serenity-your-worst-enemy
Listen to the second single 'Exiled to Infinity'' on streaming services: https://push.fm/fl/defiled-serenity-exiled
Line-up:
Paavo Laapotti - Vocals
Jarkko Mäkelä - Lead guitar
Lauri Seppälä - Rhythm Guitar
Mikko Sormunen - Bass
Arttu Airo - Drums
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Label: Ardua MusicRelease Date: February 7th 2025
Genre: Melodic Doom/Death Metal
For fans of: Paradise Lost | My Dying Bride | Shape Of Despair | Officium Triste
He stands upon the shore of a turbulent winter sea, snow drifting about his feet upon the dull, wet sand. A chill wind blows in across the colourless waves that reflect the colourless sky above, cutting through his thin shirt and carelessly unbuttoned coat that hangs uselessly from one shoulder. It bites at his skin with teeth like needles of ice, but he has no sense of feeling within or without. His empty eyes stare at the storm-tossed waters and he wonders if there is comfort to be found there, in the deep, dark places, hidden from the sun. A peace without end…
After years lost in the silence, far from sight though never far from memory, Inborn Suffering have returned. The kings of Parisian melodic, majestic doom death have emerged from the dust and shadows with a gargantuan new album of heart rending emotion…and while some unexpected returns bring with them only tarnished dreams and faded treasure, Pale Grey Monochrome adorns the Inborn Suffering legacy in sombre gravitas and shades of dusk and gold. As the foreboding ‘Wounding’ falls desolate into the arms of ‘From Lowering Tides’ sadness imbues every lamenting note. As an unkind world bows the shoulders beneath the weight of tragedy, this song swallows you into its darkness, sharing its bitter tears and shattered dreams. ‘Pale Grey Monochrome’ follows with a richly textured guitar riff, before the incredible heft of the first drum beat drives the air from your lungs, like a moment of terrible realisation. Exquisitely paced this wonderful title track leads you on, across vast wastes to the incomparable ‘Tales From An Empty Shell’ – searingly beautiful, this is an absolute masterclass in the melancholy arts of doom. Loss, despair, fear and hope all embrace the listener as they travel on to the sublime fragility and sweeping magnificence of album closer, ‘Drawing Circles’…and there could be no better way to end this incredible work of emotive metal. Pale Grey Monochrome is more than a triumphant return, it is an album that will take you beneath its wings, leaving you breathless and stunned.
Now with the backing of Ardua Music, home to many of the greatest doom death bands around, Inborn Suffering will unveil the sorrow filled tour de force of Pale Grey Monochrome on February 7th. Mixed and mastered with the deftest of touches by Déhà of Opus Magnum Studio (Abduction, Deadspace, Wolvennest etc) and adorned in the powerful artwork of Franck Besançon (Maveth, Solemn Lament, Silent Hill: Townfall etc), Pale Grey Monochrome has been carefully curated by Inborn Suffering and the results are remarkable. In February Ardua music will also reissue Inborn Suffering's two revered early albums, Wordless Hope and Regression To Nothingness – the year ahead looks bleak indeed…
Line-up:
Laurent Chaulet - Vocals/Guitars
Emmanuel Ribeiro - Bass
Stéphane Peudupin - Guitar
Thomas Rugolino - Drums
https://www.arduamusic.com
https://www.facebook.com/inbornsufferingdoom/
Death-thrash
metal rising force FINAL SIEGE is thrilled to unveil the lyric
video for their ferocious single "PRIMORDIAL COMBAT". Taken
from the band's album NUCLEAR DOOM STATE (out via
Wormholedeath), this track delivers a visceral gut punch of raw power,
primal energy, and unrelenting aggression."Primordial Combat" is a brutal, aggressive track that channels raw and primal emotions. It captures the savage spirit of ancient survival while rebelling against modern systems of control. Prepare for an intense dive into the dark side of human instinct.
Formed in 2018, Final Siege began as a spark of creative energy when Gil Vives, Randy Reiser, and Amir Jairazbhoy shared their musical vision over beers in New York City. Following the release of their debut album March to Your Grave in 2021 and lineup evolutions, the band forged their current powerhouse roster in 2023:
Gil Anthony Vives – Lead Vocals/Guitar
Rob Maldonado – Guitar
George Garcia – Bass
Ameer "The Beheader" Aljallad – Drums
Known for their unflinching themes of rebellion, war, and the toll of modern chaos, Final Siege has shared stages with legends like Suffocation, Atheist, and Warbringer, proving their place in the metal arena.
This full-length album is a sonic apocalypse, blending Death, Thrash, and Groove metal to create a relentless, headbanging experience. Primordial Combat is just one example of the rage-fueled energy fans can expect from the record.
Stream Nuclear Doom State album here: https://orcd.co/nucleardoomstate
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PATHOGENIC vocalist Jake Burns comments on the song:
“Lyrically, 'Crowned in Corpses' forces an acknowledgment of the bloodlust and brutality that drive wars of conquest. The opening command to “spill the blood of your enemies” is presented without justification, setting the tone for a song that makes no attempt to explain or rationalize the violence it depicts. This deliberate absence underscores the role of media and political narratives in making such conflicts more palatable. Wars of conquest spread unimaginable misery, and no matter the pretext, the conqueror wears a crown paid for with the blood and suffering of others."
The premiere for "Crowned in Corpses" comes via Decibel Magazine. Stream the video now at https://www.decibelmagazine.com/2025/01/16/video-premiere-pathogenic-crowned-in-corpses/
Skepsis Recordings will release Crowned in Corpses on February 7, 2025. Pre-order the album now at www.skepsisrecordings.com.
In support of the album, PATHOGENIC will hit the road with technical metal band Leylines (members of Through the Eyes of the Dead and ex-The Contortionist). The tour kicks off March 1 in Nashville. Dates are as follows.
3/1 - DRKMTTR - Nashville, TN
3/2 - Culture Shock - Atlanta, GA
3/3 - The Milestone - Charlotte, NC
3/4 - Chapel of Bones - Raleigh, NC
3/5 - The Metro - Baltimore, MD
3/6 - The Nail - Ardmore, PA
3/7 - The Woodshop - Brooklyn, NY
3/8 - The Middle East, Upstairs - Boston, MA
Crowned
in Corpses marks the band's first full-length release in over half a
decade, promising a bold evolution of their signature brand of progressive tech
death, while retaining the intensity that has defined the band for years.The album was produced by Raymond Marte (Moon Tooth), Anthony Lopardo (Loss Becomes), and ourselves. Raymond Marte mixed and mastered the record. Crowned in Corpses music video was shot by Nick Court of Killing It Entertainment.
Out of Boston’s depths emerges PATHOGENIC, a force unshackled from hiatus and reborn with Crowned in Corpses. Over 42 punishing minutes, this progressive death metal quintet weaves together labyrinthine riffs, relentless rhythms, and chilling visions of a decaying world.
In 2022, the band’s resurgence was ignited when original vocalist Jake Burns and new drummer Tyler Montaquila joined forces with guitarists Chris Gardino, Justin Licht, and bassist Dan Leahy. Together, they’ve forged a sound that is ferocious, intricate, and unapologetically heavy — delivering metal that demands to be heard.
PATHOGENIC has shared stages with legends like Suffocation, Revocation, and The Faceless, and has annihilated crowds at the New England Metal and Hardcore Festival and RPM Fest. Known for their high-octane live performances, the band’s energy and command leave audiences with no choice but to headbang furiously.
Set to release on February 7, 2025, through Skepsis Recordings, Crowned in Corpses is a ferocious musical declaration: eight tracks of devastating power and haunting warnings of the darkness that lies ahead.
PATHOGENIC is:
Jake Burns - vocals
Chris Gardino - guitars
Justin Licht - guitars
Dan Leahy - bass
Tyler Montaquila - drums
https://www.facebook.com/pathogenicmetal
Label: Xtreem MusicRelease Date: February 18th 2025
Genre: Death Metal
For fans of: Deicide | Nile | Behemoth | Hate Eternal
They dance upon their strings, limbs convulsing as I drum my fingers upon the charred arms of my throne. My words of poisoned honey slip into their ears, caressing their hearts with promises of wealth, fame and adoration…and there is no price they will not pay, no one they will not offer up upon my altar. I have conquered them with whispers and they have laid the bones of their loved ones at my feet. They have lit the fires of their immolation and scream for acceptance and recognition even as they burn. What a race of empty vessels, vacuous fools all ripe for the harvest...
Infamous Belgian death metal force, Fractured Insanity, celebrated their 20th anniversary of musical devastation this year - and marked that milestone by completing work on their incredible fifth album, Age Of Manipulation. This act of sonic warfare is a stunning display of brutality and creativity, an accomplished collection that clearly demonstrates all the experience that Fractured Insanity have accumulated over the last two decades. Beginning with the slow burn build and then explosive attack of ‘Exaltation Of A Fallen Glory’, with its headbanging death march of a chorus, Age Of Manipulation then proceeds to transmute into ever more powerful and formidable forms. ‘Divide And Conquer’ possesses a teeth-grinding intensity that threatens to peel the skin from your face with its remorseless velocity and neck-breaking gear changes, ‘The Hangman’s Chair’ is steeped in horror and propelled by some breathtaking drumming, while the album’s title track crushes you beneath the sheer weight of the guitars, like a monstrous behemoth striding through the broken bodies of the fallen. This album is shrouded in sinister atmosphere and wickedly inventive, with bewildering moments and shocking twists, yet it remains deeply rooted in the cold soil of classic death metal. There is no weak moment, no let up in the sheer obliterating magnificence as the highlights just keep coming – from the nightmarish splendour of ‘Slumber In The Deep’ with its gargantuan vocal performance and towering riffs, to the devastating masterstroke of soul-crushing death metal that is album climax, ‘We All Die In The End’.
Mixed and mastered at the renowned Hertz Studio in Poland, to whom the likes of Hour Of Penance, Vomit The Soul and Vader have also entrusted their albums, Age Of Manipulation sounds sharp and vicious, with a clarity that highlights the fantastic individual performances on display and the metallic muscle to knock you back in your seat. With a new deal signed with Xtreem Music, the label that released Fractured Insanity’s classic ‘Mass Awakeless’ and ‘Manmade Hell’ albums, Age Of Manipulation will be unleashed on February 18th on CD and digital formats. Prepare to fall to your broken knees before the might of death metal supremacy!
Line-up:
Stefan Van Bael - Vocals/Bass
Jeroen Buysse - Guitar
Dieter Daems - Guitar
Ignace “Hammerman” Verstraete - Drums
https://www.xtreemmusic.com/
https://www.facebook.com/FracturedInsanityOfficial
You probably won't see a lot of labels starting the year off with one of their most inaccessible releases, but that's how we roll. The debut album of Hierarchies, from members of Acausal Intrusion and Dwelling Below, will make your head spin. It's 'ultra dissonant' death metal as Angry Metal Guy writer put it in his review. And it's really good too if you're into this kind of thing. Now that it's streaming in full, it's time for you all to get a free lobotomy session.
HIERARCHIES - “SELF-TITLED”
For
fans of
- Acausal Intrusion, Dwelling Below, Pyrrhon, Evilyn, Chaos Motion, Wormed, Plague
Rider Line up
Nicholas Turner (Dwelling Below, Acausal Intrusion) - Guitar
Anthony Wheeler (Dwelling Below, Hollowed Idols) - Bass
Jared Moran (Dwelling Below, Acausal Intrusion) - Drums and vocals
Mixed by Nick Turner at Malevolent Sound Studios
Mastered by Will Killingsworth at Dead Air Studios
Artwork by Belial NecroArts
Members of Acausal Intrusion and Dwelling Below conspire amongst themselves to create dissonant/technical death metal that pushes the limits of reality. With music being this intricate, strangely intuitive and visceral, it blurs the point where the magnification of their music ends and the imagination takes over. It's a dark, murky, nightmarish dive into a realm where trajectories from multiple dimensions manifest to intersect and overlap before dissipating, taking different temporal forms. Nothing is permanent in their world; the tunes change every few seconds and so does everything around them - the implications are in real-time and catastrophically mind-melting. It's a downward spiral of your consciousness where the out-of-control thoughts overwhelm and overpower, and take you on a one-way trip to incessant hallucinations and inevitable madness. Innumerable riffs are piled on top of one another first frantically, then slowly to allow for them to be properly seared into memory so that they can haunt you in turns for the rest of your life. Hierarchies have, on only their debut, created a truly frightening album not merely outwardly but one that is also psychologically scarring for the listener, and endlessly fascinating all the same.
Track listing
1. Entity
2. Consecrate Phenomenon
3. Dimension
4. Twilight Tradition
5. Abstract
6. Complexity Parallels
7. Subtraction
8. Vultures
Release date - January 17th, 2024
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Thank you very much! Kunal Choksi Label owner Transcending Obscurity Mumbai, India
US vomit grinders MEPHITIC CORPSE are set to unleash their debut full-length album, SICKNESS ATTRACTS SICKNESS. The album offers 11 tracks of violently brutal grindcore not for the weak of heart!
Sickness Attracts Sickness will be out on Saturday, February 1 on digital and physical formats. Extremely Rotten Productions will release the album to European audiences with Headsplit Records (vinyl, CD and cassette) and 625 Thrashcore (vinyl and CD) releasing the album in the US.
Track
listing:1) Obsessive Compulsive Dismemberment
2) Blistering Red Corpse Under Max Thermostat
3) Grisly Vomit on Self
4) Screwgun my Spleen
5) Intrusive Thoughts Lead to Impatient Butchering
6) Heart in Tinfoil
7) Teething on Clots
8) Painless
9) Rectal Bugs
10) Digested from Both Ends
11) Gutpuked Maggot Treatment
The band is set to hit the road next month alongside extreme death metal outfit UNDERGANG as part of the North American Regurgitation tour. Dates are as follows:
2/7 - Austin, TX @ Valhalla
2/8 - Dallas, TX @ Double Wide
2/9 - Tulsa, OK @ Whittier Bar
2/10 - St Louis, MO @ The Sinkhole
2/11 - Milwaukee, WI @ X-Ray Arcade
2/12 - Detroit, MI @ Sanctuary
2/13 - Toronto, ON @ Garrison
2/14 - Ottawa, ON @ Dominion Tavern
2/15 - Montreal, QC @ Piranha Bar
MEPHITIC CORPSE is from San Luis Obispo, California, and have played brutal grindcore since 2018. The band's demo tape Immense Thickening Vomit was released by Extremely Rotten Productions (Europe) and Headsplit Records (USA) and was spread worldwide with several pressings from both labels. A CD version was also released by Terrible Mutilation Records (Australia).
MEPHITIC CORPSE plays a fast and thick style of death metal that draws on the early roots of grind and brutal death metal bands, such as IMMORTAL FATE, GUTTED PULP and Mexican DISGORGE. They have played across the US, Canada and several shows in Europe, amongst them both editions of the Unearthed Morbidity Festival in Copenhagen and will be playing Maryland Death Fest and two US tours in early 2025 in support of Sickness Attracts Sickness. to be released by Extremely Rotten Productions, Headsplit Records and 625 Thrash in early February 2025.
Sickness Attracts Sickness was recorded and mixed by Ethan Camp at Ethan’s Work between August and September 2023 and mastered by Dan Lowndes and Sound Resonance Studio.
Guest vocals on “Heart in Tinfoil” by David Mikkelsen (UNDERGANG / SEQUESTRUM).
Album cover art by the band’s own Matt Rose.
Stream MEPHITIC CORPSE on Spotify and Apple Music.
MEPHITIC CORPSE are:
Eric - Drums
Matt – Guitar / puke
Michael – Bass
Parker – Gag reflux
www.extremelyrottenprod.com
www.625thrash.com
https://mephiticcorpse.bandcamp.com/album/immense-thickening-vomit
Rising
Italian Death Metal act DARK REFLECTION just released
their debut EP "UNDER THE SIGN OF VLAD ȚEPEȘ" through Pest
Records! The EP delves deep into the historical legacy of Vlad the
Impaler, focusing on his military campaigns against the Ottoman Empire and his
fight for the independence of Wallachia."Under the Sign of Vlad
Țepeș" is available for streaming and order here: https://pestrecords.bandcamp.com/album/dark-reflection-under-the-sign-of-vlad-epeWhat to expect from the EP:
Conceptual Themes: Each track narrates key moments in Vlad the Impaler’s struggles against Ottoman forces, blending historical depth with a hauntingly aggressive musical approach.
Atmospheric Composition: The EP fuses relentless old-school Death Metal riffs, haunting melodies, piercing solos, and martial elements to evoke the horrors and triumphs of medieval warfare.
Dynamic Performance: From ferocious blast beats to somber interludes, "Under the Sign of Vlad Țepeș" showcases Dark Reflection’s versatility and dedication to storytelling through metal.
https://pestrecords.bandcamp.com
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61571260142135
Label: Independent ReleaseRelease Date: January 24th 2025
Genre: Atmospheric Black Metal/Post Black Metal
For fans of: Unrequited | Sylvaine | Ghost Bath | Deafheaven
Line-up: David Lovejoy – All Music and Vocals
I have left the pain behind me. I am free and unburdened, spinning and turning, racing through the currents of memory with a lightness of being I could never have imagined when the shadows of loss encircled me, pouring like a flood of desolation into my desperate lungs. The tides of black still swell and subside beneath me, but I can see the deep fissures and fractures in its surface, rich with colours and shades of illumination that my tortured gaze could never see before; before I laid down my arms and stepped into the cold blades of insubstantial knives, until I ceased to fight and embraced the darkness, finding victory in my defeat.
Corroding Soul is the solo atmospheric black metal project of multi-instrumentalist David Lovejoy, yet that simple description does not prepare the listener for everything that Corroding Soul the album has to offer. Building on the success of EPs Hopeless and Nothing, Corroding Soul sees Lovejoy diving deeper and soaring higher as he explores the farthest shores of black metal’s kingdom, bringing a wonderful multitude of emotions, a breathtaking palette of hues and colours to its monochrome world, breaking through the ice with blinding rays of warm sunlight. Corroding Soul is made up of four movements, four intrinsically linked soundscapes that create a veritable symphony of sound and imagination; each multifaceted gem forming part of a greater whole. Opening track, ‘Shadow’ begins in beautifully tranquil fashion, before the listener is cast into a vast, evocative dream where blast beats and emotive lead guitars enfold the harsh, impassioned vocals. There is a sense of flying high above a past of trauma, looking back on life’s pain and sorrow from a new perspective as the music shifts moods and tempos as smoothly as silk. Lead single, ‘Tempest’, sends the soul soaring, its towering splendour juxtaposed with delicate intimacy. Together with ‘Bound’ it forms the heart of Corroding Soul, the two tracks enfolding you and carrying you away on cresting waves of profound intensity. And then there is ‘Sapphire’, an epic track of incredible, effervescent energy and ineffable beauty, shot through with a silver thread of bitter sweet melancholy, remembrance for a life left behind and loves lost, adorned in some cultured lead guitar work which brings to mind the flawless work of Dave Gilmour. It’s an ending in hope and healing after an exhilarating sonic adventure.
Complete with the impactful artwork of Abhijit Asad, Corroding Soul will be released on January 24th and will be available directly from the band at the Corroding Soul Bandcamp page. Accept the invitation and let David Lovejoy’s remarkable music take you on a journey you will never forget.
https://www.youtube.com/@CorrodingSoul
https://www.facebook.com/corrodingsoulofficial
Troy (NY) - A new force in Blackened Death Metal has emerged to lay waste to 2025! FLESHSPOIL, featuring veteran players from Arsis, The Final Sleep, and Illucinus, will release full-length debut album, THE BEGINNING OF THE END, March 28 on digital format!
Fans of classic death, black, and doom metal take note! FLESHSPOIL delivers a haunting and aggressive soundscape, and features a lineup of seasoned musicians: Jeff Andrews (guitar/vocals), a veteran of New York’s metal scene, known for his work with The Final Sleep, Armor Column, Hush, Ironweed, Scavengers, and Held Under. Mike Van Dyne (drums), known for his role in Arsis, where he played on acclaimed releases such as A Celebration of Guilt and A Diamond for Disease, and toured globally alongside heavyweights like Behemoth, Arch Enemy, Exodus, Cynic, Dying Fetus, Grave, Necrophagist, Napalm Death, and Six Feet Under. Dan Saltzman (bass), hailing from the Bay Area, whose impressive work has been showcased in Illucinus and The Hunt, as well as recent demonstration videos for ESP bass guitars.
The first single from The Beginning of the End, "A Frail Demise," was released in December and is available at https://fleshspoilofficial.bandcamp.com/track/a-frail-demise-2
Produced and mixed by Brett Portzer (Skinless, Author & Punisher, Arsis), The Beginning of the End consists of six tracks clocking in at 37 minutes. It is the creative vision of Andrews and Van Dyne, who recorded two albums and performed together alongside such notable bands as At The Gates, Wolves In The Throne Room, Sanctuary, Rivers of Nihil, Fates Warning, All That Remains, and many others with their previous band, The Final Sleep. The Beginning of the End additionally includes guest appearances by Kyle Chapman (Aethereus, Blighted Eye), John Judson (Rwake, Scott Kelly), and Petr Oplatka (Illucinus).
Pre-order The
Beginning of the End:Track Listing:
1. Bleed Through This Life
2. Skies Turn To Graves
3. Fleshspoil
4. Walking Dead
5. A Frail Demise
6. Born Into Despair
Credits:
Guitar solo and additional chaos on “Bleed Through This Life” by Kyle Chapman of Aethereus and Blighted Eye.
Guitar solo on “Walking Dead” by Petr Oplatka of Illucinus.
Lap steel guitar on “Bleed Through This Life” and “Skies Turn To Graves” by John Judkins of Rwake.
Drum tracking engineered by Brett Portzer at White Lake Music & Post.
Guitar and vocal tracking engineered by Van Dyne/Andrews.
Produced, mixed & mastered by Brett Portzer.
Music and arrangements by Andrews/Van Dyne. Lyrics by Andrews.
Cover art: “L’Umana Fragilità” by Salvator Rosa (1656)
Line-up:
Mike Van Dyne - Drums
Jeff Andrews - Guitar/Vocals
Dan Saltzman - Bass
https://fleshspoilofficial.bandcamp.com/album/the-beginning-of-the-end
Singer-guitarist Karita
Kivioja explains the background of the song:"The song was inspired by the Finnish Civil War events on 1918. We visited the memorial of the Dragsvik prison camp in Tammisaari during our summer holiday in 2018 and I stayed to read the names of the dead prisoners, the children, in the largest mass grave in Finland. The grave was the final resting place of 3 100 prisoners who had died of starvation and epidemics, near the barracks area. One story was particularly poignant: a 17-year-old boy from Ostrobothnia, whose parents came all the way to Tammisaari to bring him food, but the guards would not let the prisoners who had lost the war feed their children, so the boy died in a concentration camp. And these names are on the memorial in plain sight. The Civil War tore this country to shreds and made ordinary Finns into victims as well as torturers and murderers.
This stopped, shocked and disgusted. The lyrics of the song were born from stories passed down through the family and the shock of prison camp hell. Also mixed into the lyrics were experiences of the hell inside the head and the hell in modern society called homes. Acts of the sick human mind against others, both because of the prevailing environment and because of mental breakdown."
The song, which had been ready for some time now, took on a whole new meaning in the spring of 2022 after Russia invaded Ukraine: "As a teenager in the 90s, I never thought I would see two European countries at war with each other. Less than 1000 km away, all the horrors of war are suddenly happening all over again. Horrors that should have been consigned to history" Karita continues.
In late 2023, the band entered the SN-audio studio in Jyväskylä, Finland to record the song. The lyrics and vocal style went through quite a mill in the studio, including the appearance of Putin's face in front of Karita's face in the vocal booth. When the singer felt like the embodiment of the spirit of Rocky Balboa when she screamed, we started to get close to the final sound.
The music video was shot with Jaakko Manninen on December 22nd 2023. As is typical of this production, the video which uses only natural light, was perfect for shooting on the darkest day of the year. The video's director and cinematographer Jaakko Manninen found this to be the perfect choice, as there was simply no time to waste. The final production took almost a year, but now the song is available for everyone to listen to!
Listen to the single on music services (Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer, Tidal etc): https://push.fm/fl/kamala-sotasisalla
Watch the music video: https://youtu.be/m2bNLe-PdBw
https://www.kamalaband.fi/
https://www.facebook.com/kamalaband
We’re very proud to celebrate the re-emergence of Spain's black metal contortion DÉLIRANT from the depths of subconsciousness, the return of which reanimates a crawling ascent of mind and soul destruction through the medium of auditory disfigurement. Shrouded in dissonance and swathed in nightmares, the band’s long awaited new album "THOUGHTEATER" is a sonic dissection of the abyss conceived by long running black metal recluse D.B. (also of Negativa and Hässlig), which will see the light via Sentient Ruin in mid-February 2025.
In the meantime Délirant’s new auditory hallucination has been teased by respected underground metal blog Invisible Oranges, who in premiering the track "Thoughteater IV" have remarked how the work is "a vortex of chaos that clamors for attention and consumes it" and is a "a carefully planned route toward insanity" - you can check out the track and future https://www.invisibleoranges.com/delirant-thoughteater/
This
sophomore full-length offering is a surreal descent into the darkest
corners of
the subconscious, the hypnagogic state, lucid dreaming, and deviant
states of
perception, achieved through the unorthodox but regal medium of
twisting,
dissonant black metal. Of the same abominable and shapeshifting breed
as that
wielded and perfected by acts
like Blut Aus Nord, Akhlys, Deathspell Omega, Abigor And Mispyrming to
harness superior realms of imaginative destruction and auditory
deception, and
which has redefined metal music in this peculiar form as an
unparalleled vector
for all-devouring musical surrealism. The obsession of becoming one
with the
void is the zenith of the work, its median and most abyssic turning
point after
the initial descent.Once the absolute depth of interior horror has been reached, the second half of the album unfolds embodied as a cathartic pilgrimage to seek the light through darkness, overcoming fear and doubt, anxiety and panic. In the grand masterplan of the album's deeply intimate and self-explorative nature, light and hope are contemplated, but absolutely crushing and abysmal realms of darkness and suffering must be endured before this re-emergence can be achieved, rendering "Thoughteater" essentially a personal expiation through the penitence of absolute torment.
"Thoughteater" is slated for a February 14 2025 release worldwide on LP, CD, MC, digital formats worldwide, all of which are now pre-orderable via all our channels.
Sincerely, Sentient Ruin
https://sentientruin.com/releases/dlirant-thoughteater
https://sentientruin.com/bands#/delirant
TRANSCENDING OBSCURITY – LABEL SAMPLER
Hello! I
wish you all and your loved ones a happy new year! As it's become a practice
for us since a few years now, we've kicked off the new year with the latest
label sampler which is free-for-download, having all-new songs that
weren't a part of any previous samplers. They're mostly from the upcoming
releases that you can expect from us in 2025.
The sampler songs reflect our diverse roster, highlighting what's good from different styles. I hope you find some bands that are to your liking and it gives you something to look forward to.
Proceeds go towards our ever-growing animal sanctuary (aka Transcending Obscurity operating place, both our home and warehouse) with close to 40 rescued stray cats and dogs.
Please find it over here - https://transcendingobscurity.bandcamp.com/album/2025-label-sampler
Artwork
is by CVSPE, who was kind enough to also create beautiful sleeve designs.
And we've taken this creative freedom to offer coloured merch options where
possible.
Label sampler featuring all-new songs from current/upcoming releases
With yet another remarkable year behind us and at the onset of starting a new one, Transcending Obscurity continues to throw spotlight on bands that are forward-thinking and those creating high quality music regardless of the style. As the ever-growing roster develops, several subgenres are getting prominence in the company of other like-minded bands, which not only solidifies those styles but also adds to the overall diversity on the label. And once again the label sampler showcases a mix of new as well as known which people have come to expect from us at this point, and that can only be a good thing for the music with more bands, even obscure ones, getting a chance and an international platform.
As always, the label sampler remains for name-your-own-price with the proceeds going towards maintaining the animal sanctuary that Transcending Obscurity is a part of and operates from, having now taken in close to 40 stray cats and dogs.
Artwork by CVSPE
Track listing
1. Floating (Sweden) - I Reached The Mew (Death Metal/Post Punk)
2. Byonoisegenerator (Russia) - Eb(D#) (Jazzgrind)
3. Veilburner (US) - That Which Crypts Howls Grandeur (Avant-garde Death/Black Metal)
4. Serpent Corpse (Canada) - Iron Corpse (Death Metal)
5. Dead Chasm (Italy) - Spectral Tyranny (Death/Doom Metal)
6. Viande (France) - L'homme Brasier (Death Metal)
7. Thorn (US) - Quartersawn Remains (Death Metal)
8. Retching (US) - Shower Curtain Silhouette (Death Metal)
9. Eschaton (US) - Blood of the People (Technical Death Metal)
10. Unaligned (US) - Essence Erased (Technical Blackened Death Metal)
11. Fleshbore (US) - The Ancient Knowledge (Technical Death Metal)
12. Enragement (Finland) - Insectiferous Abomination (Brutal Death Metal)
13. Haxprocess (US) - The Confines of the Flesh (Progressive Death Metal)
14. Xenosis (US) - Altar of the Hound (Progressive Death Metal)
15. Imperialist (US) - Starstorm (Black Metal)
16. Skaphos (France) - Abyssal Tower (Death/Black Metal)
17. Obscureviolence (Russia) - Pulse of Subconscious Cruelty (Death/Black Metal)
18. Shrine of Denial (Turkey) - Climbing Through Nothingness (Death/Black Metal)
19. Crown of Madness (Canada) - Ashes of Mine (Dissonant Death Metal)
20. Mors Verum (Canada) - Bloodied Teeth (Dissonant Death Metal)
21. Hexrot (US) - Heavenward (Avant-Garde Death Metal)
22. Perishing (Costa Rica) - Castle of the Leached Body (Death/Doom Metal)
23. Dwelling Below (US) - Wearisome Guardians (Death/Doom Metal)
24. Felgrave (Norway) - Pale Flowers Under an Empty Sky (Avantgarde Death/Black/Doom Metal)
25. Misanthropæ (US) - Enshrined (Dissonant Death Metal)
26. Pillar of Light (US) - Certain End (Sludge/Doom/Post-Metal)
Kunal Choksi Label owner Transcending Obscurity Mumbai, India
https://www.facebook.com/transcendingobscurityrecords
https://transcendingobscurity.bandcamp.com/
Horror Pain Gore Death Productions are set to release the new album from Tokyo Japan's Grinding Death/Thrash guitarist KOSUKE HASHIDA. OUTRAGE is up now for pre-order and will be released February 14th on CD and Digital formats along with merch.
For fans of : Brutal Truth, Lock Up, Napalm Death, Nasum, No/Más, Pig Destroyer, Repulsion, Rotten Sound, Slayer, Terrorizer and Wormrot
Hailing from Tokyo Japan, Kosuke Hashida previously played guitar for the Japanese band World End Man, as well as performing live guitar duties in Abysmal Dawn. Outrage presents 11 brutal tracks blending Death Metal, Thrash Metal and Grindcore, showcasing skillful extreme aggression and vicious calculated speed on this monstrous album of hatefilled anger and brutality.
Tracklisting:
1. Killed 'Em All
2. Strangulation
3. Legitimate Murder
4. The Commandments
5. Hopeless
6. The Atonement
7. Seek & Kill
8. Corruption Of Faith
9. Hate Symbiosis
10. Knockoff
11. Hungry Again
https://hpgd.bandcamp.com/
www.facebook.com/horrorpaingoredeath
TOMBS OF DISGUST, the Brutal Death Metal band from Ontario, Canada, is set to release their highly anticipated debut EP, 'SHADOW OF WAR' on April 25th, 2025. Tombs of Disgust’s music is an infectious exploration that is both punishing and unrelenting heaviness. Shadow of War represents a chapter in the dark narrative of self awareness and constant war within, while the band crushingly blends brutal riffs and chaotic intensity.
About
Tombs of Disgust:
Tombs of Disgust began in 2021 in Oshawa, Ontario by vocalist Josh Willms and Richard Mitchell, two longtime friends and collaborators who had come together to express brutal music during the pandemic. The entity that Tombs of Disgust formed became an outlet to process the isolation and unparalleled turmoil that needed to be unleashed, and quickly became the vehicle for this savagery which was joined by Kieran, Sahil, and Dustin to annihilate with blistering riffs.
Statement from Kieran McGrath about their single, The Looming Storm:
"The Looming Storm" is a powerful and intense exploration of inner conflict. This sense of impending dread reflects the internal struggle of dealing with trauma that may not be easily recognized or understood by others. The aggressive nature of the song likely amplifies the raw emotion and frustration that comes with confronting these difficult, often suppressed feelings. The aggressive riffs are used not just as musical elements, but as a metaphor for the overwhelming nature of internal turmoil mirroring the chaos of trying to navigate a storm that seems impossible to escape.
Tombs of Disgust is:
Josh Willms - Vocals
Kieran McGrath - Guitar
Richard Mitchell - Guitar
Sahil Suleman - Bass
Dustin Sargent – Drums
Video Link: Tombs of Disgust - The Looming Storm (Guitar Playthrough):
https://linktr.ee/TombsofDisgust
Label: Independent Release
Release Date: February 7th 2025
Genre: Thrash Metal/Hardcore
For fans of: Slayer | Agnostic Front | Cro-Mags | Exodus
Somewhere between Leeds and the end of the universe there’s a gas masked warrior bedecked in spikes and bullets. Beneath a burning sky he’s facing down a legion of undead scum, skeletons infused with some kind of toxic nuclear power, armed with every damn thing they can find – from guns to sticks, barbed wire to billhooks – and for some reason they think they stand a chance. The warrior checks his double barrelled laser and death belching sidearms, adjusts the gas mask and pushes the wireless earphones deep into his ear canals. He checks the ancient, rusted music player that’s never let him down…hits play and starts killing. And to the sound of hardcore, thrash metal, speed and violence the undead start to die all over again…
Leeds based kings of crossover, Sidewinder, are back with a new four track EP that’s primed and ready to tear you limb from limb. ‘Only four songs’ you might be thinking…well, you won’t be thinking that when Sidewinder have finished with you! March Of The Eternal Heretic packs more aggression and intensity than most bands manage over the course of four albums. If it was any longer this thing would probably kill you… Opening with single, ‘Two Zero One’ you’re hit hard by Slayerized riffing that takes you back to when the skies rained blood and everyone lived south of heaven. Add to that the muscle and defiance of Agnostic Front and a dangerous, pit hungry attitude and you’ve got the perfect recipe for destruction. The title track comes next, featuring a guest appearance from Chris Barling of Inhuman Nature, all pummelling drums and guitar leads howling and diving, razor wire vocals and the adrenaline counter in the red zone. The breathless ‘From Beneath They Shall Rise’ follows, on your tail like a rabid dog before mixing in some mid-tempo punches and a cool clanking bass tone. Applying the final knockout blow ‘Ashes Of Eternity’ is the kind of song that makes everywhere a pit. This bruising, battling anthem is simply glorious in its blood-spitting rebellion and dissent. However, for all the sonic violence that seethes throughout March Of The Eternal Heretic, don’t go thinking these songs are just interchangeable bursts of angry noise. They are sweetly structured, individual, characterful tracks, purposeful and unflinching in delivery – they just all happen to hit like a ten ton truck with its pedal to the metal.
Engineered and mastered by James Atkinson (Angel Witch, Carcass, Wytch Hazel etc) March Of The Eternal Heretic sounds virulent and venomous, walking deftly along the edge of chaos – and the amazing artwork of renowned tattooist Gareth Hares, who also supplied the visuals for Sidewinder’s 2023 release War Tapes Vol. 1, perfectly completes this explosive package. Single ‘Two Zero One’ is out on January 31st and the full March Of The Eternal Heretic EP drops on February 7th. Be ready for this one, because Sidewinder are taking no prisoners!
Line-up:
Damo - Vocals
Ginner - Guitars
Jonesy - Guitars
Finch - Bass
Gaz - Drums
The sampler songs reflect our diverse roster, highlighting what's good from different styles. I hope you find some bands that are to your liking and it gives you something to look forward to.
Proceeds go towards our ever-growing animal sanctuary (aka Transcending Obscurity operating place, both our home and warehouse) with close to 40 rescued stray cats and dogs.
Please find it over here - https://transcendingobscurity.bandcamp.com/album/2025-label-sampler
Artwork
is by CVSPE, who was kind enough to also create beautiful sleeve designs.
And we've taken this creative freedom to offer coloured merch options where
possible.Label sampler featuring all-new songs from current/upcoming releases
With yet another remarkable year behind us and at the onset of starting a new one, Transcending Obscurity continues to throw spotlight on bands that are forward-thinking and those creating high quality music regardless of the style. As the ever-growing roster develops, several subgenres are getting prominence in the company of other like-minded bands, which not only solidifies those styles but also adds to the overall diversity on the label. And once again the label sampler showcases a mix of new as well as known which people have come to expect from us at this point, and that can only be a good thing for the music with more bands, even obscure ones, getting a chance and an international platform.
As always, the label sampler remains for name-your-own-price with the proceeds going towards maintaining the animal sanctuary that Transcending Obscurity is a part of and operates from, having now taken in close to 40 stray cats and dogs.
Artwork by CVSPE
Track listing
1. Floating (Sweden) - I Reached The Mew (Death Metal/Post Punk)
2. Byonoisegenerator (Russia) - Eb(D#) (Jazzgrind)
3. Veilburner (US) - That Which Crypts Howls Grandeur (Avant-garde Death/Black Metal)
4. Serpent Corpse (Canada) - Iron Corpse (Death Metal)
5. Dead Chasm (Italy) - Spectral Tyranny (Death/Doom Metal)
6. Viande (France) - L'homme Brasier (Death Metal)
7. Thorn (US) - Quartersawn Remains (Death Metal)
8. Retching (US) - Shower Curtain Silhouette (Death Metal)
9. Eschaton (US) - Blood of the People (Technical Death Metal)
10. Unaligned (US) - Essence Erased (Technical Blackened Death Metal)
11. Fleshbore (US) - The Ancient Knowledge (Technical Death Metal)
12. Enragement (Finland) - Insectiferous Abomination (Brutal Death Metal)
13. Haxprocess (US) - The Confines of the Flesh (Progressive Death Metal)
14. Xenosis (US) - Altar of the Hound (Progressive Death Metal)
15. Imperialist (US) - Starstorm (Black Metal)
16. Skaphos (France) - Abyssal Tower (Death/Black Metal)
17. Obscureviolence (Russia) - Pulse of Subconscious Cruelty (Death/Black Metal)
18. Shrine of Denial (Turkey) - Climbing Through Nothingness (Death/Black Metal)
19. Crown of Madness (Canada) - Ashes of Mine (Dissonant Death Metal)
20. Mors Verum (Canada) - Bloodied Teeth (Dissonant Death Metal)
21. Hexrot (US) - Heavenward (Avant-Garde Death Metal)
22. Perishing (Costa Rica) - Castle of the Leached Body (Death/Doom Metal)
23. Dwelling Below (US) - Wearisome Guardians (Death/Doom Metal)
24. Felgrave (Norway) - Pale Flowers Under an Empty Sky (Avantgarde Death/Black/Doom Metal)
25. Misanthropæ (US) - Enshrined (Dissonant Death Metal)
26. Pillar of Light (US) - Certain End (Sludge/Doom/Post-Metal)
Kunal Choksi Label owner Transcending Obscurity Mumbai, India
https://www.facebook.com/transcendingobscurityrecords
https://transcendingobscurity.bandcamp.com/
Horror Pain Gore Death Productions are set to release the new album from Tokyo Japan's Grinding Death/Thrash guitarist KOSUKE HASHIDA. OUTRAGE is up now for pre-order and will be released February 14th on CD and Digital formats along with merch.
For fans of : Brutal Truth, Lock Up, Napalm Death, Nasum, No/Más, Pig Destroyer, Repulsion, Rotten Sound, Slayer, Terrorizer and Wormrot
Hailing from Tokyo Japan, Kosuke Hashida previously played guitar for the Japanese band World End Man, as well as performing live guitar duties in Abysmal Dawn. Outrage presents 11 brutal tracks blending Death Metal, Thrash Metal and Grindcore, showcasing skillful extreme aggression and vicious calculated speed on this monstrous album of hatefilled anger and brutality.
Tracklisting:1. Killed 'Em All
2. Strangulation
3. Legitimate Murder
4. The Commandments
5. Hopeless
6. The Atonement
7. Seek & Kill
8. Corruption Of Faith
9. Hate Symbiosis
10. Knockoff
11. Hungry Again
https://hpgd.bandcamp.com/
www.facebook.com/horrorpaingoredeath
TOMBS OF DISGUST, the Brutal Death Metal band from Ontario, Canada, is set to release their highly anticipated debut EP, 'SHADOW OF WAR' on April 25th, 2025. Tombs of Disgust’s music is an infectious exploration that is both punishing and unrelenting heaviness. Shadow of War represents a chapter in the dark narrative of self awareness and constant war within, while the band crushingly blends brutal riffs and chaotic intensity.
About
Tombs of Disgust:Tombs of Disgust began in 2021 in Oshawa, Ontario by vocalist Josh Willms and Richard Mitchell, two longtime friends and collaborators who had come together to express brutal music during the pandemic. The entity that Tombs of Disgust formed became an outlet to process the isolation and unparalleled turmoil that needed to be unleashed, and quickly became the vehicle for this savagery which was joined by Kieran, Sahil, and Dustin to annihilate with blistering riffs.
Statement from Kieran McGrath about their single, The Looming Storm:
"The Looming Storm" is a powerful and intense exploration of inner conflict. This sense of impending dread reflects the internal struggle of dealing with trauma that may not be easily recognized or understood by others. The aggressive nature of the song likely amplifies the raw emotion and frustration that comes with confronting these difficult, often suppressed feelings. The aggressive riffs are used not just as musical elements, but as a metaphor for the overwhelming nature of internal turmoil mirroring the chaos of trying to navigate a storm that seems impossible to escape.
Tombs of Disgust is:
Josh Willms - Vocals
Kieran McGrath - Guitar
Richard Mitchell - Guitar
Sahil Suleman - Bass
Dustin Sargent – Drums
Video Link: Tombs of Disgust - The Looming Storm (Guitar Playthrough):
https://linktr.ee/TombsofDisgust
Label: Independent ReleaseRelease Date: February 7th 2025
Genre: Thrash Metal/Hardcore
For fans of: Slayer | Agnostic Front | Cro-Mags | Exodus
Somewhere between Leeds and the end of the universe there’s a gas masked warrior bedecked in spikes and bullets. Beneath a burning sky he’s facing down a legion of undead scum, skeletons infused with some kind of toxic nuclear power, armed with every damn thing they can find – from guns to sticks, barbed wire to billhooks – and for some reason they think they stand a chance. The warrior checks his double barrelled laser and death belching sidearms, adjusts the gas mask and pushes the wireless earphones deep into his ear canals. He checks the ancient, rusted music player that’s never let him down…hits play and starts killing. And to the sound of hardcore, thrash metal, speed and violence the undead start to die all over again…
Leeds based kings of crossover, Sidewinder, are back with a new four track EP that’s primed and ready to tear you limb from limb. ‘Only four songs’ you might be thinking…well, you won’t be thinking that when Sidewinder have finished with you! March Of The Eternal Heretic packs more aggression and intensity than most bands manage over the course of four albums. If it was any longer this thing would probably kill you… Opening with single, ‘Two Zero One’ you’re hit hard by Slayerized riffing that takes you back to when the skies rained blood and everyone lived south of heaven. Add to that the muscle and defiance of Agnostic Front and a dangerous, pit hungry attitude and you’ve got the perfect recipe for destruction. The title track comes next, featuring a guest appearance from Chris Barling of Inhuman Nature, all pummelling drums and guitar leads howling and diving, razor wire vocals and the adrenaline counter in the red zone. The breathless ‘From Beneath They Shall Rise’ follows, on your tail like a rabid dog before mixing in some mid-tempo punches and a cool clanking bass tone. Applying the final knockout blow ‘Ashes Of Eternity’ is the kind of song that makes everywhere a pit. This bruising, battling anthem is simply glorious in its blood-spitting rebellion and dissent. However, for all the sonic violence that seethes throughout March Of The Eternal Heretic, don’t go thinking these songs are just interchangeable bursts of angry noise. They are sweetly structured, individual, characterful tracks, purposeful and unflinching in delivery – they just all happen to hit like a ten ton truck with its pedal to the metal.
Engineered and mastered by James Atkinson (Angel Witch, Carcass, Wytch Hazel etc) March Of The Eternal Heretic sounds virulent and venomous, walking deftly along the edge of chaos – and the amazing artwork of renowned tattooist Gareth Hares, who also supplied the visuals for Sidewinder’s 2023 release War Tapes Vol. 1, perfectly completes this explosive package. Single ‘Two Zero One’ is out on January 31st and the full March Of The Eternal Heretic EP drops on February 7th. Be ready for this one, because Sidewinder are taking no prisoners!
Line-up:
Damo - Vocals
Ginner - Guitars
Jonesy - Guitars
Finch - Bass
Gaz - Drums
NEWS 12.1.2025
Los
Angeles (CA) - Doom/Thrash trio THE CIMMERIAN set a
crushing tone for the new year with today's release of AN AGE
UNDREAMED OF..., the band's first full-length album! This rogue
set conjures images of high adventure and mayhem with an aggressive mix of
sludgy-based rumblings, caustic fuzz-filled riffs, and sonorous war drumming
that recalls High on Fire, among others.
Stream
the album and purchase the CD from the band's own Hyborian Rage Records at https://thecimmerian.bandcamp.com/album/an-age-undreamed-of-2
The 12" colored vinyl LP version is available from Black Voodoo Records.
Follow THE CIMMERIAN, for it is Crom's will. If you don’t – to hell with you!
Track
Listing:
1) Shadow Kingdom
2) Neck Breaker of The Mountain
3) Silver and Gold
4) Darkwolf
5) Mournblade
6) Black Coast Tigris
7) Deathstalker
8) Monarch
The groundwork for THE CIMMERIAN was laid in 2021 by guitarist David Gein and bassist Nicholas Rocha – two-thirds of crossover thrash group Septik Onslaught. The two were writing what would become the band’s first EP when a Craigslist ad brought drummer David Morales – armed with unyielding energy and a bag of Halloween candy – to the fold.
THE CIMMERIAN delivers a wall of sound that draws inspiration from the likes of Motörhead, Black Sabbath, Venom, and Gates of Slumber. Lyrical themes informed by a deep understanding of world history, mythology, and historical literature weave throughout this chainmail tapestry.
The band released their debut EP, Thrice Majestic, in the summer of 2022. By early 2023, they returned to Robert Frank’s Minor Chord Studio to record the two-track cassette/digital release, Sword & Sorcery Vol. I.
THE CIMMERIAN is:
Bass/vocals: Nicolas Rocha
Guitars: David Gein
Drums: David Morales
https://www.facebook.com/TheCimmerianOfficial
Now, with their highly anticipated new album slated for release in the second
half of 2025, Irreverence is poised to make waves and claim their rightful
place at the forefront of the metal world. Stay tuned—this is a force you won’t
want to miss!
Irreverence: The Story of a Thrash/ Death Metal Band
Irreverence was born in 1995 when Ricky Paioro (guitar and vocalist) and Davide Firinu (drums) decided to start a band. By 1997, they had their full lineup with Giuliano Strozzi on bass and Luca Petrazzuolo on lead guitar. They recorded their first demo in 1998, followed by another in 1999, and began making their mark in the metal world.
In 2000, the band signed their first record deal with Stonehenge Records and released their debut album, Totally Negative Thoughts. Things were going well, but in early 2002, both Giuliano and Luca left the band. Ricky and Davide didn’t give up and brought in new members: Stefano Bertolotti on lead guitar and Mauro Passiatore on bass.
The band then recorded a mini-CD called Target: Hate at Spiderhouse Studios in Berlin, working with producer Harris Johns. Released in 2003, it was a big step forward for the group. Later that year, Stefano left the band, and their friend Luca Colombo joined as the new guitarist.
In 2005, Irreverence recorded their third album, War Was Won. They signed a deal with On Dead Sound Records, but soon decided to release their music on their own. In 2006, they put out a “best-of” album called Into Battle Since 1995, which sold over 1,500 copies worldwide. In 2007, they contributed a cover of Tankard’s Beermuda to a tribute album, showing their respect for other metal legends.
Now, as they prepare to release their highly anticipated new album in the second half of 2025, Irreverence is set to rise to new heights and cement their position as leaders in the global metal scene. Stay tuned—this is a band you simply cannot afford to miss!
Irreverence: A Thrash / Death Metal Odyssey
Formed in 1995 by guitarist/vocalist Riccardo Paioro and drummer Davide Firinu, Irreverence emerged as a force to be reckoned with in the Italian metal underground. After solidifying their lineup in 1997 with Giuliano Strozzi (bass) and Luca Petrazzuolo (lead guitar), the band quickly made waves with two early demos, setting the stage for their impactful debut.
Their first record deal came in 2000, leading to the release of their debut album, Totally Negative Thoughts, via Stonehenge Records. Despite lineup changes in the early 2000s, the band persevered, bringing in new members Stefano Bertolotti (lead guitar) and Mauro Passiatore (bass), and releasing the critically acclaimed mini-CD Target: Hate in 2003, recorded at Spiderhouse Studios in Berlin under producer Harris Johns.
Subsequent years saw Irreverence continue to evolve musically and professionally. They self-released a “best-of” album, Into Battle Since 1995 (2006), which sold over 1,500 copies worldwide. By 2009, they had signed with Noisehead Records and unveiled Upon These Ashes (2010), featuring a guest appearance by Tom Angelripper of Sodom. This period marked extensive touring, including high-profile festival appearances and international recognition.
In 2014, Irreverence partnered with Nadir Music to release Shreds of Humanity. The album was followed by a European tour and a 20th-anniversary celebration in Milan, which was immortalized in their live album, Raise Chaos – Live in Milan (2016). Their next album, Still Burns (2018), showcased a matured and refined sound, drawing inspiration from the iconic film La Haine.
Through decades of lineup changes, Irreverence’s commitment to delivering authentic thrash metal has remained unshakable. Their most recent work, the EP Scapegoat (2021), proved they are as relentless as ever, blending new material with revitalized classics.
Current Line up
Riccardo Paioro – Guitar / Vocals
Davide Firinu – Drums
Marco Colombo – Guitar
Andrea Sangalli – Bass
As they prepare to unleash their next chapter, Irreverence embodies the resilience, passion, and artistry that define the very essence of metal. Welcome to Brutal Records, Irreverence—we can’t wait to see what the future holds!
Follow us for updates on their upcoming album, tour announcements, and more. This is only the beginning of something extraordinary!
https://linktr.ee/brutalrecords.official
www.irreverence.it
Minsk (BY) - Brutal Death Metal quartet, RELICS OF HUMANITY, have partnered with Toilet ov Hell for the premiere of "TAKING THE SHAPE OF INFINITY," the second single from forthcoming album, ABSOLUTE DISMAL DOMAIN. Click the following link to stream it!
https://toiletovhell.com/premiere-relics-of-humanity-taking-the-shape-of-infinity/
Willowtip Records will release Absolute Dismal Domain on January 31.
The band released the following statement about the album:
"Absolute Dismal Domain is a nine-act conceptual record. The story told across these nine tracks is about absolute ubiquitous annihilation of light, both spiritually (god) and physically (sun and stars). This is the most brutal stuff about blackness and ungodliness ever created."
Absolute Dismal Domain is Relics of Humanity's first collection of original material since 2019's Obscuration EP (Willowtip) and the band's first full-length album (and third overall) since 2014's Ominously Reigning upon the Intangible (Amputated Vein).
Pre-order:
https://bit.ly/add-willowtip
https://relicsofhumanity.bandcamp.com/album/absolute-dismal-domain
Track Listing:
1. Omen Apollyon
2. Summoning Of Those Who Absorbed
3. Taking The Shape Of Infinity
4. In The Name Of Ubiquitous Gloom
5. Paralyzing The Light II
6. Absolute Dismal Domain
7. Smoldering Of Seraphim
8. His Creation That No Longer Exists
9. Dominion
Credits:
Absolute Dismal Domain is fully composed (music, concept and lyrics), mixed, and mastered by guitarist Siarhei.
Artwork created with oil paints by Siarhei.
Line-up:
Siarhei - Guitars
Pavel - Bass
Flo - Vocals
Vladislav - Drums
https://www.willowtip.com/home.aspx
https://www.facebook.com/relicsofhumanity/
Format: Digital CD / Physical CD
Label: Independent Release
For fans of : Nightwish, Within Temptation, Evanescence and the like…
Tracklist:
01 Familiar Skies
02 Unwind Our Story
03 Sleepless Dreams
04 Breaking Free
05 The Calling
06 Beyond Reality
07 The Spark
08 Enchantment
09 The Moment
10 One With The Stars
11 Rhapsody Of Life
Line-Up
Vocals: Valerie De Kempe
Guitars: Tijmen Matthys
Violin: Jakob Declercq
Keys: Robbe Adriaens
Bass: Ewoud Dekoninck
Drums: Wout Debacker
The idea for Worlds Beyond came about in the summer of 2016, when guitarist Tijmen started writing songs that needed to be both powerful and melodic. Six months later, the first rehearsal took place in Ghent, Belgium, with singer Valerie, drummer Catoo, bassist Ewoud and keyboardist Robbe.
After several months of rehearsals and a try-out show, the band sought additional members. With violinist Jakob and new drummer Wout, the lineup was complete. The rehearsal space moved from Ghent to the Bandcave in Tielt, an event venue owned by drummer Wout.
Three demo singles were recorded in late 2017 (Fallen Star, Am I Lost, Ice King), after which Worlds Beyond was able to play several gigs in 2018. Social media presence was built up, and the band continued to work on new songs.
Two years after the band formed, there were enough songs to fill an album. So Worlds Beyond began production on their debut album, “Symphony of Dawn.” Quite an undertaking for an independent DIY band, but one that the members tackled with enthusiasm.
Recordings took place in the fall of 2019 at various locations. The original music was taken to the next level with new harmonies in guitar, violin & vocals, as well as special effects and a digital symphonic orchestra.
To keep the production affordable while guaranteeing a professional result, a crowdfunding campaign was launched, with overwhelming success: Worlds Beyond collected more than 150% of the originally targeted 2000 euros.
Not letting the corona crisis in 2020 get them down, the band used these months online to prepare a full release campaign in-house, including 4 music videos. Single releases started in the fall of 2020, with the release of their debut album Symphony of Dawn on December 12.
Although the preparation, recording and release of the debut album Symphony of Dawn could be accomplished despite the corona crisis, touring to promote the album was plagued by lockdowns and canceled events. Almost a year from date, Oct. 8 and 9, 2021, Worlds Beyond was able to keep their release shows going.
In 2022, the band focused fully on performing and developing new music, a period that was both inspiring and productive.
2023 marked the beginning of an exciting new project: their second studio album, Rhapsody Of Life. Recording began early that year, and from the first moment, the band members knew that this album would hold a special place in their hearts. They took ample time to bring each song to perfection. For two years they worked intensively to refine arrangements, lyrics and melodies to create an album that they are not only proud of, but that they know will touch their fans.
In addition to the work on the album, Worlds Beyond experienced another highlight in 2024 with the release of the music video for One.
Now the band is on the verge of a new milestone: the release of Rhapsody Of Life on Jan. 31, 2025. The concept album celebrates human existence, with each song recounting a specific experience that is part of collective life. The album culminates in the title track, which asks the ultimate question about life.
To celebrate this special occasion, Worlds Beyond is hosting three exclusive release concerts on Feb. 28, March 1 and March 2, 2025. These concerts will take place in collaboration with the symphonic orchestra Zanglust and promise to be a unique spectacle. With this collaboration, the band is taking their music to the next level and presenting Rhapsody Of Life in a grand and compelling way. It promises to be an experience no one wants to miss.
The coming years promise even more highlights, and Worlds Beyond looks forward to experiencing new musical adventures together with their fans.
https://www.facebook.com/worldsbeyondofficial
Label: Xtreem Music
Release Date: February 4th 2025
Genre: Death/Thrash Metal
For fans of: Gorguts | Obliveon | Pestilence | Believer
Beneath a grieving, tortured sky, the world burns. Once grand cities wreathed in smoke, their towering edifices crumbling, collapsing into ruin. The remnants of humanity crawl through the ashes on blistering hands and knees, choking on the fumes of their own annihilation. The failed caretakers of a paradise become a boundless charnel house in flame. The dead and the soon to be dead lie in mountains of scorched flesh and heat cracked bone, a testament to the grotesque ignorance and arrogance of man…wilfully blind and consumed by greed until the very end. These are the final moments of our Eden, our miracle of life that we raped and plundered, warped and manipulated into a twisted carnival of atrocities.
Having blazed a trail in the early ‘90s with their four highly regarded demos, Canada’s death/thrash pioneers Sarkasm, burst back into life in 2019 – signing with Xtreem Music and releasing their first full length album, As Empires Decay, in 2023. Now it is time for the next chapter in the Sarkasm story to begin, as they prepare to unleash their second album, the momentous Carnival Of Atrocities. Opening with the forearm smash of ‘I Am Chaos’, Carnival Of Atrocities immediately sets out what Sarkasm are all about; massive crunching riffs, huge, domineering drums and the magnificent vocal power of Bruno Bernier – who also fronts the reborn Obliveon - all brought together in immaculately structured songs where technical complexity is tempered by finely wrought hooks. ‘Murmurs From The Void’ is an early highlight, with Bernier’s vocals rising up between the snapping drums and those thick, textured riffs while a perfectly expressed guitar solo brings the song to its conclusion, with every note considered and carefully chosen. Throughout the album, songs like ‘Cold Empty Rooms’ and ‘Echoes Of Hyperion’ demonstrate that Sarkasm stand apart from the pack; operating in a different sphere to most bands, they plot a course that heads confidently into unexplored territories. When the armour-plated ‘Deadweight’ fades into silence, after a relentless, remorseless display of bludgeoning power, you are left with a need for more…for one more play, one more ride through the maze of blood, one more journey through the Carnival Of Atrocities!
The sound on Carnival Of Atrocities, captured by producer Maxime Lacroix (Gastrorrexis etc) and the mastering of the respected Dan Swanö (Asphyx, Avulsed, Incantation etc) is perfect for Sarkasm, giving a strength and prominence to every instrument, without sacrificing the clarity required to appreciate these well defined songs. When Xtreem Music release this stunning album on February 4th, on CD, vinyl and cassette formats, it will surely see Sarkasm ascending to the heady heights that their music has always deserved. Be prepared for a masterclass in technical, addictive, impactful metal that you’ll never forget!
Line-up:
Bruno Bernier - Vocals
François Dubuc - Guitars
Yves Parent - Guitars
Dave Bouchard - Bass
Simon Thibodeau - Drums
https://www.xtreemmusic.com/
https://www.facebook.com/sarkasmqc
ZERO ABSOLU – “LA SAIGNÉE”
Genre: Black Metal
Label: AOP Records
VÖ: 31.01.2025
With members of ALCEST and REGARDE LES HOMMES TOMBER
ZERO ABSOLU is the band formerly known as Glaciation.Glaciation was a project founded in 2011 by François Duguest (instruments) and Jean Valnoir Simoulin (Vocals, art direction).
The group then expanded to include Hugo Moerman (who became the 3rd permanent member of the group), the two main members of Alcest, and Lychar.
In 2012, they released the album «1994». The lyrics nostalgically and bitterly revisit Valnoir’s experience within the Black Metal scene throughout the 90s.
Valnoir temporarily left the band in 2014 and was replaced by RMS Hreidmarr.
In 2015, the album «Sur les falaises de marbre» was released by Osmose. Productions. Due to alcoholism issues (among others), Hreidmarr was later removed from the band. He then decided, without informing anyone, to assemble a new lineup and illegally registered the name «Glaciation» with the French Institute for Intellectual Property.
In 2023, the core of the original lineup (obviously without Hreidmarr), accompanied by a member of Regarde les hommes tomber and another from Alcest, recorded a new album: La saignée («The Bloodletting»). The lyrics take the form of a pamphlet confronting the enemies of the band and the Metal scene in general.
In 2024, to put an end to the drama, they decided to rename Glaciation to ZÉRO ABSOLU, and signs with AOP.
https://www.facebook.com/metastazisparis
Little Rock (AR) - Beatdown Death Metal Horde, OPEN KASKET, will release their debut full-length album, TRIALS OF FAILURE, on February 7!
The 12" colored vinyl LP version is available from Black Voodoo Records.
Follow THE CIMMERIAN, for it is Crom's will. If you don’t – to hell with you!
Track
Listing:1) Shadow Kingdom
2) Neck Breaker of The Mountain
3) Silver and Gold
4) Darkwolf
5) Mournblade
6) Black Coast Tigris
7) Deathstalker
8) Monarch
The groundwork for THE CIMMERIAN was laid in 2021 by guitarist David Gein and bassist Nicholas Rocha – two-thirds of crossover thrash group Septik Onslaught. The two were writing what would become the band’s first EP when a Craigslist ad brought drummer David Morales – armed with unyielding energy and a bag of Halloween candy – to the fold.
THE CIMMERIAN delivers a wall of sound that draws inspiration from the likes of Motörhead, Black Sabbath, Venom, and Gates of Slumber. Lyrical themes informed by a deep understanding of world history, mythology, and historical literature weave throughout this chainmail tapestry.
The band released their debut EP, Thrice Majestic, in the summer of 2022. By early 2023, they returned to Robert Frank’s Minor Chord Studio to record the two-track cassette/digital release, Sword & Sorcery Vol. I.
THE CIMMERIAN is:
Bass/vocals: Nicolas Rocha
Guitars: David Gein
Drums: David Morales
https://www.facebook.com/TheCimmerianOfficial
Now, with their highly anticipated new album slated for release in the second
half of 2025, Irreverence is poised to make waves and claim their rightful
place at the forefront of the metal world. Stay tuned—this is a force you won’t
want to miss!Irreverence: The Story of a Thrash/ Death Metal Band
Irreverence was born in 1995 when Ricky Paioro (guitar and vocalist) and Davide Firinu (drums) decided to start a band. By 1997, they had their full lineup with Giuliano Strozzi on bass and Luca Petrazzuolo on lead guitar. They recorded their first demo in 1998, followed by another in 1999, and began making their mark in the metal world.
In 2000, the band signed their first record deal with Stonehenge Records and released their debut album, Totally Negative Thoughts. Things were going well, but in early 2002, both Giuliano and Luca left the band. Ricky and Davide didn’t give up and brought in new members: Stefano Bertolotti on lead guitar and Mauro Passiatore on bass.
The band then recorded a mini-CD called Target: Hate at Spiderhouse Studios in Berlin, working with producer Harris Johns. Released in 2003, it was a big step forward for the group. Later that year, Stefano left the band, and their friend Luca Colombo joined as the new guitarist.
In 2005, Irreverence recorded their third album, War Was Won. They signed a deal with On Dead Sound Records, but soon decided to release their music on their own. In 2006, they put out a “best-of” album called Into Battle Since 1995, which sold over 1,500 copies worldwide. In 2007, they contributed a cover of Tankard’s Beermuda to a tribute album, showing their respect for other metal legends.
Now, as they prepare to release their highly anticipated new album in the second half of 2025, Irreverence is set to rise to new heights and cement their position as leaders in the global metal scene. Stay tuned—this is a band you simply cannot afford to miss!
Irreverence: A Thrash / Death Metal Odyssey
Formed in 1995 by guitarist/vocalist Riccardo Paioro and drummer Davide Firinu, Irreverence emerged as a force to be reckoned with in the Italian metal underground. After solidifying their lineup in 1997 with Giuliano Strozzi (bass) and Luca Petrazzuolo (lead guitar), the band quickly made waves with two early demos, setting the stage for their impactful debut.
Their first record deal came in 2000, leading to the release of their debut album, Totally Negative Thoughts, via Stonehenge Records. Despite lineup changes in the early 2000s, the band persevered, bringing in new members Stefano Bertolotti (lead guitar) and Mauro Passiatore (bass), and releasing the critically acclaimed mini-CD Target: Hate in 2003, recorded at Spiderhouse Studios in Berlin under producer Harris Johns.
Subsequent years saw Irreverence continue to evolve musically and professionally. They self-released a “best-of” album, Into Battle Since 1995 (2006), which sold over 1,500 copies worldwide. By 2009, they had signed with Noisehead Records and unveiled Upon These Ashes (2010), featuring a guest appearance by Tom Angelripper of Sodom. This period marked extensive touring, including high-profile festival appearances and international recognition.
In 2014, Irreverence partnered with Nadir Music to release Shreds of Humanity. The album was followed by a European tour and a 20th-anniversary celebration in Milan, which was immortalized in their live album, Raise Chaos – Live in Milan (2016). Their next album, Still Burns (2018), showcased a matured and refined sound, drawing inspiration from the iconic film La Haine.
Through decades of lineup changes, Irreverence’s commitment to delivering authentic thrash metal has remained unshakable. Their most recent work, the EP Scapegoat (2021), proved they are as relentless as ever, blending new material with revitalized classics.
Current Line up
Riccardo Paioro – Guitar / Vocals
Davide Firinu – Drums
Marco Colombo – Guitar
Andrea Sangalli – Bass
As they prepare to unleash their next chapter, Irreverence embodies the resilience, passion, and artistry that define the very essence of metal. Welcome to Brutal Records, Irreverence—we can’t wait to see what the future holds!
Follow us for updates on their upcoming album, tour announcements, and more. This is only the beginning of something extraordinary!
https://linktr.ee/brutalrecords.official
www.irreverence.it
Minsk (BY) - Brutal Death Metal quartet, RELICS OF HUMANITY, have partnered with Toilet ov Hell for the premiere of "TAKING THE SHAPE OF INFINITY," the second single from forthcoming album, ABSOLUTE DISMAL DOMAIN. Click the following link to stream it!
https://toiletovhell.com/premiere-relics-of-humanity-taking-the-shape-of-infinity/
Willowtip Records will release Absolute Dismal Domain on January 31.
The band released the following statement about the album:
"Absolute Dismal Domain is a nine-act conceptual record. The story told across these nine tracks is about absolute ubiquitous annihilation of light, both spiritually (god) and physically (sun and stars). This is the most brutal stuff about blackness and ungodliness ever created."
Absolute Dismal Domain is Relics of Humanity's first collection of original material since 2019's Obscuration EP (Willowtip) and the band's first full-length album (and third overall) since 2014's Ominously Reigning upon the Intangible (Amputated Vein).
Pre-order:https://bit.ly/add-willowtip
https://relicsofhumanity.bandcamp.com/album/absolute-dismal-domain
Track Listing:
1. Omen Apollyon
2. Summoning Of Those Who Absorbed
3. Taking The Shape Of Infinity
4. In The Name Of Ubiquitous Gloom
5. Paralyzing The Light II
6. Absolute Dismal Domain
7. Smoldering Of Seraphim
8. His Creation That No Longer Exists
9. Dominion
Credits:
Absolute Dismal Domain is fully composed (music, concept and lyrics), mixed, and mastered by guitarist Siarhei.
Artwork created with oil paints by Siarhei.
Line-up:
Siarhei - Guitars
Pavel - Bass
Flo - Vocals
Vladislav - Drums
https://www.willowtip.com/home.aspx
https://www.facebook.com/relicsofhumanity/
Format: Digital CD / Physical CD
Label: Independent Release
For fans of : Nightwish, Within Temptation, Evanescence and the like…
Tracklist:
01 Familiar Skies
02 Unwind Our Story
03 Sleepless Dreams
04 Breaking Free
05 The Calling
06 Beyond Reality
07 The Spark
08 Enchantment
09 The Moment
10 One With The Stars
11 Rhapsody Of Life
Line-Up
Vocals: Valerie De Kempe
Guitars: Tijmen Matthys
Violin: Jakob Declercq
Keys: Robbe Adriaens
Bass: Ewoud Dekoninck
Drums: Wout Debacker
The idea for Worlds Beyond came about in the summer of 2016, when guitarist Tijmen started writing songs that needed to be both powerful and melodic. Six months later, the first rehearsal took place in Ghent, Belgium, with singer Valerie, drummer Catoo, bassist Ewoud and keyboardist Robbe.
After several months of rehearsals and a try-out show, the band sought additional members. With violinist Jakob and new drummer Wout, the lineup was complete. The rehearsal space moved from Ghent to the Bandcave in Tielt, an event venue owned by drummer Wout.
Three demo singles were recorded in late 2017 (Fallen Star, Am I Lost, Ice King), after which Worlds Beyond was able to play several gigs in 2018. Social media presence was built up, and the band continued to work on new songs.
Two years after the band formed, there were enough songs to fill an album. So Worlds Beyond began production on their debut album, “Symphony of Dawn.” Quite an undertaking for an independent DIY band, but one that the members tackled with enthusiasm.
Recordings took place in the fall of 2019 at various locations. The original music was taken to the next level with new harmonies in guitar, violin & vocals, as well as special effects and a digital symphonic orchestra.
To keep the production affordable while guaranteeing a professional result, a crowdfunding campaign was launched, with overwhelming success: Worlds Beyond collected more than 150% of the originally targeted 2000 euros.
Not letting the corona crisis in 2020 get them down, the band used these months online to prepare a full release campaign in-house, including 4 music videos. Single releases started in the fall of 2020, with the release of their debut album Symphony of Dawn on December 12.
Although the preparation, recording and release of the debut album Symphony of Dawn could be accomplished despite the corona crisis, touring to promote the album was plagued by lockdowns and canceled events. Almost a year from date, Oct. 8 and 9, 2021, Worlds Beyond was able to keep their release shows going.
In 2022, the band focused fully on performing and developing new music, a period that was both inspiring and productive.
2023 marked the beginning of an exciting new project: their second studio album, Rhapsody Of Life. Recording began early that year, and from the first moment, the band members knew that this album would hold a special place in their hearts. They took ample time to bring each song to perfection. For two years they worked intensively to refine arrangements, lyrics and melodies to create an album that they are not only proud of, but that they know will touch their fans.
In addition to the work on the album, Worlds Beyond experienced another highlight in 2024 with the release of the music video for One.
Now the band is on the verge of a new milestone: the release of Rhapsody Of Life on Jan. 31, 2025. The concept album celebrates human existence, with each song recounting a specific experience that is part of collective life. The album culminates in the title track, which asks the ultimate question about life.
To celebrate this special occasion, Worlds Beyond is hosting three exclusive release concerts on Feb. 28, March 1 and March 2, 2025. These concerts will take place in collaboration with the symphonic orchestra Zanglust and promise to be a unique spectacle. With this collaboration, the band is taking their music to the next level and presenting Rhapsody Of Life in a grand and compelling way. It promises to be an experience no one wants to miss.
The coming years promise even more highlights, and Worlds Beyond looks forward to experiencing new musical adventures together with their fans.
https://www.facebook.com/worldsbeyondofficial
Label: Xtreem MusicRelease Date: February 4th 2025
Genre: Death/Thrash Metal
For fans of: Gorguts | Obliveon | Pestilence | Believer
Beneath a grieving, tortured sky, the world burns. Once grand cities wreathed in smoke, their towering edifices crumbling, collapsing into ruin. The remnants of humanity crawl through the ashes on blistering hands and knees, choking on the fumes of their own annihilation. The failed caretakers of a paradise become a boundless charnel house in flame. The dead and the soon to be dead lie in mountains of scorched flesh and heat cracked bone, a testament to the grotesque ignorance and arrogance of man…wilfully blind and consumed by greed until the very end. These are the final moments of our Eden, our miracle of life that we raped and plundered, warped and manipulated into a twisted carnival of atrocities.
Having blazed a trail in the early ‘90s with their four highly regarded demos, Canada’s death/thrash pioneers Sarkasm, burst back into life in 2019 – signing with Xtreem Music and releasing their first full length album, As Empires Decay, in 2023. Now it is time for the next chapter in the Sarkasm story to begin, as they prepare to unleash their second album, the momentous Carnival Of Atrocities. Opening with the forearm smash of ‘I Am Chaos’, Carnival Of Atrocities immediately sets out what Sarkasm are all about; massive crunching riffs, huge, domineering drums and the magnificent vocal power of Bruno Bernier – who also fronts the reborn Obliveon - all brought together in immaculately structured songs where technical complexity is tempered by finely wrought hooks. ‘Murmurs From The Void’ is an early highlight, with Bernier’s vocals rising up between the snapping drums and those thick, textured riffs while a perfectly expressed guitar solo brings the song to its conclusion, with every note considered and carefully chosen. Throughout the album, songs like ‘Cold Empty Rooms’ and ‘Echoes Of Hyperion’ demonstrate that Sarkasm stand apart from the pack; operating in a different sphere to most bands, they plot a course that heads confidently into unexplored territories. When the armour-plated ‘Deadweight’ fades into silence, after a relentless, remorseless display of bludgeoning power, you are left with a need for more…for one more play, one more ride through the maze of blood, one more journey through the Carnival Of Atrocities!
The sound on Carnival Of Atrocities, captured by producer Maxime Lacroix (Gastrorrexis etc) and the mastering of the respected Dan Swanö (Asphyx, Avulsed, Incantation etc) is perfect for Sarkasm, giving a strength and prominence to every instrument, without sacrificing the clarity required to appreciate these well defined songs. When Xtreem Music release this stunning album on February 4th, on CD, vinyl and cassette formats, it will surely see Sarkasm ascending to the heady heights that their music has always deserved. Be prepared for a masterclass in technical, addictive, impactful metal that you’ll never forget!
Line-up:
Bruno Bernier - Vocals
François Dubuc - Guitars
Yves Parent - Guitars
Dave Bouchard - Bass
Simon Thibodeau - Drums
https://www.xtreemmusic.com/
https://www.facebook.com/sarkasmqc
ZERO ABSOLU – “LA SAIGNÉE”
Genre: Black MetalLabel: AOP Records
VÖ: 31.01.2025
With members of ALCEST and REGARDE LES HOMMES TOMBER
ZERO ABSOLU is the band formerly known as Glaciation.Glaciation was a project founded in 2011 by François Duguest (instruments) and Jean Valnoir Simoulin (Vocals, art direction).
The group then expanded to include Hugo Moerman (who became the 3rd permanent member of the group), the two main members of Alcest, and Lychar.
In 2012, they released the album «1994». The lyrics nostalgically and bitterly revisit Valnoir’s experience within the Black Metal scene throughout the 90s.
Valnoir temporarily left the band in 2014 and was replaced by RMS Hreidmarr.
In 2015, the album «Sur les falaises de marbre» was released by Osmose. Productions. Due to alcoholism issues (among others), Hreidmarr was later removed from the band. He then decided, without informing anyone, to assemble a new lineup and illegally registered the name «Glaciation» with the French Institute for Intellectual Property.
In 2023, the core of the original lineup (obviously without Hreidmarr), accompanied by a member of Regarde les hommes tomber and another from Alcest, recorded a new album: La saignée («The Bloodletting»). The lyrics take the form of a pamphlet confronting the enemies of the band and the Metal scene in general.
In 2024, to put an end to the drama, they decided to rename Glaciation to ZÉRO ABSOLU, and signs with AOP.
https://www.facebook.com/metastazisparis
Little Rock (AR) - Beatdown Death Metal Horde, OPEN KASKET, will release their debut full-length album, TRIALS OF FAILURE, on February 7!
A
crushing slab of Death Metal, Trials of Failure comes to you on
digital and cassette formats by California-based label, Barbaric Brutality Records. The album will also be
available via the Open Kasket bandcamp page.
Thematically, Trials of Failure revolves around self deprecation and full criticism of one's self. Sonically, the album is a demolition demonstration of caustic riffing and relentless pummeling. Add guest vocal spots on "Internal Threat" (Stan Liszewski of Terminal Nation), "Chain Whip" (Bryson Sherick of Backbiter), and "Chemical Death" (Jackson Edwards of Zashed), and the package is complete. Subtly is anathema. Force is paramount.
The album's first single, "Internal Threat (feat. Terminal Nation)," will be released on January 17.
Track Listing:
1. Ersatz (Sine Die)
2. No Value
3. Internal Threat (feat. Terminal Nation)
4. Bruised Sprainstein
5. Should
6. Putrid Existence
7. Defective
8. Chain Whip (feat. Backbiter)
9. Chemical Death (feat. Zashed)
10. Ripped Up
Credits:
Drums engineered at Wolfman Studios.
Mixed/Mastered/Reamped by Conor Haines at Corruption Studios.
Line-Up:
Fox Stillman - Vocals
Jacob Stillman - Guitar
Ethan Graham - Guitar
Jake Rasch - Bass/Vocals
Ryan Thibault - Drums
Bio:
Open Kasket is a Beatdown Death Metal band straight from Little Rock, AR. Formed in 2022, the band’s sound revolves around slamming riffs, groovy drums, and monstrous bass. These components together create the all out violent sound that the band delivers.
https://www.nightshiftmerch.com/pages/barbaric-brutality
https://www.facebook.com/openkaskethc
It is available at: https://youtu.be/pzFCx6CHjhc
The track features Bargnatt XIX (aka Krys Fruit-denhez) from OPHE, ECR.LINF, OMRÅDE as special guest on vocals and offers a new facet of the French Iconoclastic and polymorphic Black Metal duo. It's a violent industrial Black Metal with apocalyptic atmosphere and distopyc sounds, an oppressive song in the vein of the best Dødheimsgard, Akhlys, Blut Aus Nord, Deadspace dealing about the addiction and its symptoms: egocentrism, depression, withdrawal.
BERLIAL, how to feed the disaster, knowing you can't do without it.
"Nourishing The Disaster To Come" will be released on February 7th, 2025 on My Kingdom Music in digipak CD, LP (black and splatter blue vinyls) and digital.
You can PRE-ORDER here: https://shorturl.at/84xCN
Cover (realized by Jeff Grimal)
Tracklist:
1. The Last Dance
2. Nouveau Monde
3. We Deserve To Fall Again
4. Ivresse De La Finitude
5. Nourishing The Disaster To Come
6. Le Néant Pour Éternité
https://linktr.ee/mykingdommusic
http://www.facebook.com/berlial666
INSURRECTION – “EXILED TO EARTH BONUS”
Format: Music Cassette(digitally, only the 4 'ETE' EP tracks
will be available to stream in 8-BIT)
Label: Tunnelgeur Records
For fans of : Arch Enemy, Dark Tranquility, At The Gates, Carcass and so on…..
Tracklist:
Side A:
01. Hopeless World Below
02. The End Of Honesty
03. In Terram Extorres
04. Crimson Skies
05. Futile Existence(live)
06. Dawn Of Defeat(live)
07. Moribund(live)
8-BIT:
01. Hopeless World Below
02. The End Of Honesty
03. In Terram Extorres
04. Crimson Skies
05. Spiralling Down
06. On Circles Of Despair
07. Moribund
INSURRECTION (NL) offers the ultimate blend between brutality, melody and catchiness with their raging melodic death/thrash. Hailing from the north of the Netherlands, founded in 2008, these Dutch thrashers released their critically acclaimed 6-track debut EP 'Catatonic' on Big Bad Wolf Records in 2015. First print sold-out in no time and Insurrection subsequently did a whole shitload of shows promoting this release in the Netherlands and Germany.
Following up their successful debut EP, Insurrection released full-length album ‘Circles Of Despair’ in 2019 on Big Bad Wolf/Headbangers Records (mix & mastering by Fredrik Nordström, who previously mixed In Flames, Arch Enemy, Dimmu Borgir etc.). Still tight and energetic, but pushing the envelope on this release by refining their death/thrash sound into a more diverse approach.
With 4-track EP ‘Exiled To Earth’, Insurrection presented their most melodic and mature release in 2023. Containing meticulously written and thought out melodeath/thrash tracks. Equally aggressive, upbeat and melodic, but with an added touch of prog and atmosphere this time. ‘Exiled To Earth’ was mixed and mastered by Mendel bij de Leij (Aborted, Severe Torture, Haliphron a.o.).
Critically acclaimed for their killer songwriting skills and their tight live performances (more than 120 shows played all over Europe with metal icons such as Destruction, Cryptopsy, King Diamond, Cradle Of Filth, Suffocation, Hypocrisy a.o.) during the past few years, Insurrections quality is no longer an underground secret. With a special edition re-release of ‘Exiled To Earth’ (including 10 (!) live & 8-BIT bonus tracks) these melodeath/thrashers are ready to rise like the tide out of the underground!
INSURRECTION is:
Douwe Talma: Drums
Marten Hutten: Guitar
Armand Venema: Guitar
Pieter Oeverling: Vocals/Bassguitar
https://www.facebook.com/Tunnelgeur/
https://www.facebook.com/Insurrectionofficial
Label: Independent Release
Release Date: January 24th 2025
Genre: Blackened Death Metal
For fans of: Immolation | Lord Belial | Behemoth | Belphegor
It was five years ago that they walked out of the Arizona deserts, figures shimmering in the heat. In a moment they stood before us and cast the puzzle box of Pestilence Reborn at our feet. Then without word or discernible movement they were once again part of the mirage manipulated horizon. Thoughtless and careless, mesmerized by this unlooked for gift, we reached for the box, eager fingers caressing symbols and sigils that seemed to excrete sickness through our skin…and then the pain began, the nightmares of hook and claw and barbed wire embrace…an eternity of agony.
Now screams become silence…and they are here again, the desert sun at their backs. They offer us a glass of emerald liquid that seems to move within the clear walls that surround it. Bile Of The Gods. Without hesitation we take it. We drink, we swallow…we are undone.
In truth, Phoenix residents Deadspawn haven’t been silent since their Pestilence Reborn debut album appeared in 2020; there’s been a single, a split release with Swarm Of Serpents and a rough and raw live outing – Live At The Beast 2023. However what fans have really been waiting for is a second full length studio album…and now it is here. Bile Of The Gods is a staggering outpouring of blackened death metal, as hypnotic as it is devastating. From the triumphant announcement of their return that is opener ‘Unsleep’ to the many layered masterpiece of extremity and terror, ‘Bile Of The Gods’ itself, that concludes this stunning album, this is an utterly absorbing listening experience. Time stands still as you are swept through this array of secrets and dark wonders. Be it the arcane spellcraft and devastating power of ‘Eyes Of Savior’ or ‘Eminence Upon The Throne’, a collision of textures, melodies and wicked riffs that dance like spiders across your frozen face, Bile Of The Gods is an all encompassing kingdom of nightmares. Breathtakingly accomplished in its presentation, Bile Of The Gods is the work of musicians who are masters of their craft. There is an unearthly vitality that writhes through each individual performance and the resulting atmosphere is haunting. This is a triumph of the extreme music arts and a testament to the enduring potency and strength of Deadspawn!
The set of songs that Deadspawn crafted for Bile Of The Gods deserved to be presented in the best possible manner. With this in mind the band sought out the mixing and mastering skills of Phil Pluskota, who has worked with Dååth, Wormhole, Vulvodynia and many more, to make sure that the full impactful nature of every note, every commanding word could be appreciated. And to put the final seal of quality upon their infernal creation? There was only one artist to call upon for the cover image of Bile Of The Gods – Jon Zig (Deeds Of Flesh, Defeated Sanity, Gorgasm etc). His striking imagery perfectly complements the majestic sounds that lurk beneath it. Bile Of The Gods will be unleashed on January 24th and be assured, Deadspawn have delivered everything you could wish for in terms of epic, imaginative, decimating blackened death metal. Drink deep and dream!
Line-up:
Curt DuRocher - Guitar/Vocals
Ryan Frech - Drums
John Rueger - Bass/Backing Vocals
Ryan Roubison - Guitar/Backing Vocals
All music and lyrics by Curt DuRocher
https://www.facebook.com/DeadspawnOfficial/
Format: Digital CD / Physical CD / Vinyl (limited to 200 pieces in
special colour, possible repress will then be standard black)
Label: Independent Release
For fans of: In Flames, Wolfheart, Insomnium, At The Gates, Be'lakor and the like….
Tracklist:
01 Travail Pt. I - Anima
02 Travail Pt. II - Animus
03 Amaranth
04 Grand Denial
05 Circuition
06 Withered
07 Inner Paradigm
Nephylim was founded in 2015 by friends Kevin van Geffen (guitar) and Rens van de Ven (first on guitar, later on bass).
From the start it was immediately clear in which style the band would operate: the Gothenburg melodic death metal.
After a number of line-up changes, the band has had the same line-up for years now, with the latest addition being Tijn Bosters as singer, also known from Depths of Kronos and Basterd Bound.
In the summer of 2021, the band was asked to play a Corona-proof concert in the W2 in Den Bosch, where they impressed programmer Rob van der Ham. “I was immediately captivated by the band. A very unique sound and they know exactly how to convey it. Then I immediately thought of Music Hub, because this band deserves an extra push and can certainly use it.”
'Circuition' is the long-awaited follow-up to the debut album 'Severance of Serenity'.
Just like the debut album, 'Circuition' is a conceptual album that explores the concepts of 'the cycle of life' and the 'wheel of fate'. Each song on the record is connected to a meaning or state of being, such as the origin of life: birth, the consequences of old age or everyone's perception of the circulation of life.
By pushing the boundaries in terms of overall production and quality, music and lyrical compositions, 'Circuition' has become a product that is considered to be suitable for the global elite.
With the help of a crowdfunding campaign, the public has supported the band financially and made it clear that they are excited and ready for 'Circuition'.
Album Credits
Produced by Joost van den Broek, Yarne Heylen and Nephylim.
Drums recorded at Sandlane Recording Facilities, engineered by Jos Driessen.
Guitars, bass & vocals recorded at Project Zero Studio, engineered by Yarne Heylen.
Guitar reamped at Sandlane Recording Facilities, engineered by Jos Driessen.
Mixed by Joost van den Broek at Sandlane Recording Facilities.
Mastered by Darius van Helfteren at Amsterdam Mastering.
Orchestration composition by Kevin van Geffen & Yannick Maris.
Orchestration arrangement by Yannick Maris.
Artwork & illustration by Giannis Nakos (Remedy Art Design).
Logo Design by Yusuf Effendi (TyranT).
Costume design by Sabine Sleddens.
Line-Up
Tijn Bosters – Lead vocals
Kevin van Geffen – Guitars & Clean/Backing vocals
Ralph Lentink – Guitars
Rens van de Ven – Bass
Martijn Paauwe – Drums
Thematically, Trials of Failure revolves around self deprecation and full criticism of one's self. Sonically, the album is a demolition demonstration of caustic riffing and relentless pummeling. Add guest vocal spots on "Internal Threat" (Stan Liszewski of Terminal Nation), "Chain Whip" (Bryson Sherick of Backbiter), and "Chemical Death" (Jackson Edwards of Zashed), and the package is complete. Subtly is anathema. Force is paramount.
The album's first single, "Internal Threat (feat. Terminal Nation)," will be released on January 17.
Track Listing:1. Ersatz (Sine Die)
2. No Value
3. Internal Threat (feat. Terminal Nation)
4. Bruised Sprainstein
5. Should
6. Putrid Existence
7. Defective
8. Chain Whip (feat. Backbiter)
9. Chemical Death (feat. Zashed)
10. Ripped Up
Credits:
Drums engineered at Wolfman Studios.
Mixed/Mastered/Reamped by Conor Haines at Corruption Studios.
Line-Up:
Fox Stillman - Vocals
Jacob Stillman - Guitar
Ethan Graham - Guitar
Jake Rasch - Bass/Vocals
Ryan Thibault - Drums
Bio:
Open Kasket is a Beatdown Death Metal band straight from Little Rock, AR. Formed in 2022, the band’s sound revolves around slamming riffs, groovy drums, and monstrous bass. These components together create the all out violent sound that the band delivers.
https://www.nightshiftmerch.com/pages/barbaric-brutality
https://www.facebook.com/openkaskethc
It is available at: https://youtu.be/pzFCx6CHjhc
The track features Bargnatt XIX (aka Krys Fruit-denhez) from OPHE, ECR.LINF, OMRÅDE as special guest on vocals and offers a new facet of the French Iconoclastic and polymorphic Black Metal duo. It's a violent industrial Black Metal with apocalyptic atmosphere and distopyc sounds, an oppressive song in the vein of the best Dødheimsgard, Akhlys, Blut Aus Nord, Deadspace dealing about the addiction and its symptoms: egocentrism, depression, withdrawal.
BERLIAL, how to feed the disaster, knowing you can't do without it.
"Nourishing The Disaster To Come" will be released on February 7th, 2025 on My Kingdom Music in digipak CD, LP (black and splatter blue vinyls) and digital.
You can PRE-ORDER here: https://shorturl.at/84xCNCover (realized by Jeff Grimal)
Tracklist:
1. The Last Dance
2. Nouveau Monde
3. We Deserve To Fall Again
4. Ivresse De La Finitude
5. Nourishing The Disaster To Come
6. Le Néant Pour Éternité
https://linktr.ee/mykingdommusic
http://www.facebook.com/berlial666
INSURRECTION – “EXILED TO EARTH BONUS”
Format: Music Cassette(digitally, only the 4 'ETE' EP tracks
will be available to stream in 8-BIT)Label: Tunnelgeur Records
For fans of : Arch Enemy, Dark Tranquility, At The Gates, Carcass and so on…..
Tracklist:
Side A:
01. Hopeless World Below
02. The End Of Honesty
03. In Terram Extorres
04. Crimson Skies
05. Futile Existence(live)
06. Dawn Of Defeat(live)
07. Moribund(live)
8-BIT:
01. Hopeless World Below
02. The End Of Honesty
03. In Terram Extorres
04. Crimson Skies
05. Spiralling Down
06. On Circles Of Despair
07. Moribund
INSURRECTION (NL) offers the ultimate blend between brutality, melody and catchiness with their raging melodic death/thrash. Hailing from the north of the Netherlands, founded in 2008, these Dutch thrashers released their critically acclaimed 6-track debut EP 'Catatonic' on Big Bad Wolf Records in 2015. First print sold-out in no time and Insurrection subsequently did a whole shitload of shows promoting this release in the Netherlands and Germany.
Following up their successful debut EP, Insurrection released full-length album ‘Circles Of Despair’ in 2019 on Big Bad Wolf/Headbangers Records (mix & mastering by Fredrik Nordström, who previously mixed In Flames, Arch Enemy, Dimmu Borgir etc.). Still tight and energetic, but pushing the envelope on this release by refining their death/thrash sound into a more diverse approach.
With 4-track EP ‘Exiled To Earth’, Insurrection presented their most melodic and mature release in 2023. Containing meticulously written and thought out melodeath/thrash tracks. Equally aggressive, upbeat and melodic, but with an added touch of prog and atmosphere this time. ‘Exiled To Earth’ was mixed and mastered by Mendel bij de Leij (Aborted, Severe Torture, Haliphron a.o.).
Critically acclaimed for their killer songwriting skills and their tight live performances (more than 120 shows played all over Europe with metal icons such as Destruction, Cryptopsy, King Diamond, Cradle Of Filth, Suffocation, Hypocrisy a.o.) during the past few years, Insurrections quality is no longer an underground secret. With a special edition re-release of ‘Exiled To Earth’ (including 10 (!) live & 8-BIT bonus tracks) these melodeath/thrashers are ready to rise like the tide out of the underground!
INSURRECTION is:
Douwe Talma: Drums
Marten Hutten: Guitar
Armand Venema: Guitar
Pieter Oeverling: Vocals/Bassguitar
https://www.facebook.com/Tunnelgeur/
https://www.facebook.com/Insurrectionofficial
Label: Independent ReleaseRelease Date: January 24th 2025
Genre: Blackened Death Metal
For fans of: Immolation | Lord Belial | Behemoth | Belphegor
It was five years ago that they walked out of the Arizona deserts, figures shimmering in the heat. In a moment they stood before us and cast the puzzle box of Pestilence Reborn at our feet. Then without word or discernible movement they were once again part of the mirage manipulated horizon. Thoughtless and careless, mesmerized by this unlooked for gift, we reached for the box, eager fingers caressing symbols and sigils that seemed to excrete sickness through our skin…and then the pain began, the nightmares of hook and claw and barbed wire embrace…an eternity of agony.
Now screams become silence…and they are here again, the desert sun at their backs. They offer us a glass of emerald liquid that seems to move within the clear walls that surround it. Bile Of The Gods. Without hesitation we take it. We drink, we swallow…we are undone.
In truth, Phoenix residents Deadspawn haven’t been silent since their Pestilence Reborn debut album appeared in 2020; there’s been a single, a split release with Swarm Of Serpents and a rough and raw live outing – Live At The Beast 2023. However what fans have really been waiting for is a second full length studio album…and now it is here. Bile Of The Gods is a staggering outpouring of blackened death metal, as hypnotic as it is devastating. From the triumphant announcement of their return that is opener ‘Unsleep’ to the many layered masterpiece of extremity and terror, ‘Bile Of The Gods’ itself, that concludes this stunning album, this is an utterly absorbing listening experience. Time stands still as you are swept through this array of secrets and dark wonders. Be it the arcane spellcraft and devastating power of ‘Eyes Of Savior’ or ‘Eminence Upon The Throne’, a collision of textures, melodies and wicked riffs that dance like spiders across your frozen face, Bile Of The Gods is an all encompassing kingdom of nightmares. Breathtakingly accomplished in its presentation, Bile Of The Gods is the work of musicians who are masters of their craft. There is an unearthly vitality that writhes through each individual performance and the resulting atmosphere is haunting. This is a triumph of the extreme music arts and a testament to the enduring potency and strength of Deadspawn!
The set of songs that Deadspawn crafted for Bile Of The Gods deserved to be presented in the best possible manner. With this in mind the band sought out the mixing and mastering skills of Phil Pluskota, who has worked with Dååth, Wormhole, Vulvodynia and many more, to make sure that the full impactful nature of every note, every commanding word could be appreciated. And to put the final seal of quality upon their infernal creation? There was only one artist to call upon for the cover image of Bile Of The Gods – Jon Zig (Deeds Of Flesh, Defeated Sanity, Gorgasm etc). His striking imagery perfectly complements the majestic sounds that lurk beneath it. Bile Of The Gods will be unleashed on January 24th and be assured, Deadspawn have delivered everything you could wish for in terms of epic, imaginative, decimating blackened death metal. Drink deep and dream!
Line-up:
Curt DuRocher - Guitar/Vocals
Ryan Frech - Drums
John Rueger - Bass/Backing Vocals
Ryan Roubison - Guitar/Backing Vocals
All music and lyrics by Curt DuRocher
https://www.facebook.com/DeadspawnOfficial/
Format: Digital CD / Physical CD / Vinyl (limited to 200 pieces in
special colour, possible repress will then be standard black)Label: Independent Release
For fans of: In Flames, Wolfheart, Insomnium, At The Gates, Be'lakor and the like….
Tracklist:
01 Travail Pt. I - Anima
02 Travail Pt. II - Animus
03 Amaranth
04 Grand Denial
05 Circuition
06 Withered
07 Inner Paradigm
Nephylim was founded in 2015 by friends Kevin van Geffen (guitar) and Rens van de Ven (first on guitar, later on bass).
From the start it was immediately clear in which style the band would operate: the Gothenburg melodic death metal.
After a number of line-up changes, the band has had the same line-up for years now, with the latest addition being Tijn Bosters as singer, also known from Depths of Kronos and Basterd Bound.
In the summer of 2021, the band was asked to play a Corona-proof concert in the W2 in Den Bosch, where they impressed programmer Rob van der Ham. “I was immediately captivated by the band. A very unique sound and they know exactly how to convey it. Then I immediately thought of Music Hub, because this band deserves an extra push and can certainly use it.”
'Circuition' is the long-awaited follow-up to the debut album 'Severance of Serenity'.
Just like the debut album, 'Circuition' is a conceptual album that explores the concepts of 'the cycle of life' and the 'wheel of fate'. Each song on the record is connected to a meaning or state of being, such as the origin of life: birth, the consequences of old age or everyone's perception of the circulation of life.
By pushing the boundaries in terms of overall production and quality, music and lyrical compositions, 'Circuition' has become a product that is considered to be suitable for the global elite.
With the help of a crowdfunding campaign, the public has supported the band financially and made it clear that they are excited and ready for 'Circuition'.
Album Credits
Produced by Joost van den Broek, Yarne Heylen and Nephylim.
Drums recorded at Sandlane Recording Facilities, engineered by Jos Driessen.
Guitars, bass & vocals recorded at Project Zero Studio, engineered by Yarne Heylen.
Guitar reamped at Sandlane Recording Facilities, engineered by Jos Driessen.
Mixed by Joost van den Broek at Sandlane Recording Facilities.
Mastered by Darius van Helfteren at Amsterdam Mastering.
Orchestration composition by Kevin van Geffen & Yannick Maris.
Orchestration arrangement by Yannick Maris.
Artwork & illustration by Giannis Nakos (Remedy Art Design).
Logo Design by Yusuf Effendi (TyranT).
Costume design by Sabine Sleddens.
Line-Up
Tijn Bosters – Lead vocals
Kevin van Geffen – Guitars & Clean/Backing vocals
Ralph Lentink – Guitars
Rens van de Ven – Bass
Martijn Paauwe – Drums
Label: Invima RecordsRelease Date: January 24th 2025
Genre: Industrial Black/Death Metal
For fans of: Anaal Nathrakh | The Berzerker | Akercocke | Khonsu
Hailing from the grey, industrial and notoriously rainswept streets of Manchester, England, The Machinist are hell-bent on exposing the gaping, endless emptiness that lies behind the deceptive façade of human existence. Their mechanistic, blackened extreme metal is a ferocious attack on the arrogant conceit that our lives, our pale, flickering flames in the boundless universe, so fragile and ephemeral, have some kind of greater meaning. Yet they will ride their train, hurtling to the end, with a maniacal laugh and a proud freedom, screaming for more speed, spewing their disgust on the passive and the lifeless who waste their precious moments in wilful blindness and contemptible subservience. Contempt For Life is a jackhammer attack on those without the courage for truth, a defiant glare into the eye of annihilation fuelled by solos like liquid flame and riffs hewn from acerbic misanthropy.
Building upon the blackened foundations laid down by The Machinist’s excoriating debut album, I Am Void, Contempt For Life opens with the shocking impact of its title track, a bewildering, multi-faceted assault on the senses. The guitars swoop and dive like deranged raptors above the grinding overkill of programmed drums set to kill. Then, within the black cyborg heart of the song, the claustrophobic riff attack draws back to expose a majestic, malignant landscape, towering and terrifying in its alien magnificence. ‘Cathedrals Fall’ follows in the burnt and bloody wake of ‘Contempt For Life’ bringing a stunning melodic sensibility to the barrage of gargantuan weaponry. Shades of melancholy rise like the shadows of titans between the walls of steel and a nobility of spirit is glimpsed behind the rabid exhortations of venom and disgust. Our journey through this hellscape of ashes and decimation continues with the bludgeoning, bruising ‘Brace’, the disconcerting pulse of interludes ‘Gog’ and ‘Magog’, the formidable ‘Demagogue’, a frenzied swarm of spite that climbs to closing moments of transcendence and the nightmare storms of ‘Anthropic Mistake’, before we are cast up upon the broken shores of ‘Cracks’ – a place of fractured sanity and eyeless tormentors that hasten us towards the final, ultimate end of all. Creative, visionary and scarring, Contempt For Life is breathtakingly powerful yet deceptively expansive, rife with hidden passages and tunnels that lead into ever deeper darknesses. A listening experience of enthralling intensity.
Mixed and mastered for the ultimate in cold, mechanistic force by the renowned George Nerantzis (Abbath, Dark Funeral, Rotting Christ etc) and adorned in the merciless, high impact artwork of Duncan Macpherson (Extinction Of Mankind, Deus Mori), Contempt For Life will be unleashed upon the world by InViMa Records on January 24th. Join The Machinist as they tear through the veils of deception and carry the punishing, confrontational sound of Contempt For Life to the ears of the lost, the outliers and the outcasts of the world.
Line-up:
Tobias Gray – Lead Guitar/Backing Vocals
John Thompson – Vocals/Keyboards/Drum Programming
George Kal – Rhythm Guitar/Backing Vocals
Bass performed by Luke Chapman.
Additional vocals on ‘Contempt For Life’ and ‘Cathedrals Fall’ by Scott Walton (Reign Of Erebus)
https://www.invimarecords.com/
https://themachinistuk.wixsite.com/themachinistuk
Finnish Deathgrind band CANNIBAL ACCIDENT is set to release their fifth studio album 'DISGUST' on February 28th 2025 via Inverse Records.
The music video for Darken The Attic is released today and it's available here: https://youtu.be/GSXtaXtBDms
Vocalist Kurwa Doktor comments the lyrics:
" "Darken The Attic" tells about the horrors of delirium tremens after sacrificing your mind, body and soul to excessive amounts of alcohol for so many years you have already lost the count."
Jondom (Bass) comments music and video:
"Musically "Darken The Attic" is quite far from our comfort zone with dissonant riffs which are like made to create feelings of pure anxiety for the listener. Song is one of "weirdos" of coming "Disgust"-album and goal was to highlight how guitar and bass has own place and space in our music even these two instruments aren't necessarily always playing same kind of riff, part or even notes in a song. This "chaotic harmony" can be heard particularly in this song. Idea for the video came also partly because of the nature of the song. Quick clips of grotesque and graphic content forced to listeners eye receptors are just like made to underline the musical feeling and lyrical theme of the song."
Biography:
Formed in 2007, Cannibal Accident have released four full-length albums and a number of smaller releases. Old-school grindcore, death metal, hardcore and mosh part(ie)s are combined in brutally cutting, compact songs where speed, heaviness and catchiness are the main denominators.
Cannibal Accident live on stage is a comprehensive psychophysical experience, no holds barred.
Listen to the first double-single 'Scorched Meat Tactics - Explicit Everything' https://push.fm/fl/cannibal-accident-scorched
Listen to the second double-single 'Itseinhon Kusisella Alttarilla / Darken the Attic' https://push.fm/fl/ca-itseinho
Track
list:1. Explicit Everything
2. Toleraped
3. Darkest Auer
4. When Only Fans Blow On Empty Stage 5. Flesh Fabricant
6. Darken The Attic
7. Itseinhon Kusisella Alttarilla (feat. Nikki 666)
8. Mouthbreathing Bottomfeeder
9. In The Meat Of The Night
10. EU-rope Around Your Neck
11. Kemperverse (Kemper Trilogy part 3: Mama's Boy)
12. Wife Eater (Woman's Best Friend)
13. R.I.C.H. (Relying In Capital Heresy)
14. Viimene Fiitti (feat. Ulti-Make)
15. Omniworld
16. Inhumanely Precipitated Biodegradation
17. No One Loves You Anymore
18. I Want To Pay More Taxes
19. Insult / Result
20. Scorched Meat Tactics
Album cover by Maxime Taccardi
Line-up:
Kolkka - guitar
Wilkman - drums
Raisio - low
Kurwa Doktor - high
Jondom - bass & backing howls
https://www.youtube.com/@CannibalAccident
https://www.facebook.com/cannibalaccident
CHORDOMA – “CHORDOMA” EP
Label: Comatose MusicRelease Date: March 7th 2025
Genre: BrutalDeath Metal
For fans of: Cryptopsy | Suffocation | Unfathomable Ruination | Bludgeoned
I lean over your bed and stare down into those frantic, desperate eyes that scream silently from the red chaos of your face; all those smooth planes and protruding features transformed – as if by magic – into a shattered topography of suppurating sinkholes, shards and splinters, tattered musculature and tiny remnants of skin. An endlessly fascinating dreamscape of wounds! Meanwhile your entrails coil and glisten like enchanted serpents and white bones stand out, tall and proud, hard towers against a pleasing backdrop of sanguine softness. I give you a reassuring smile, exercising my best bedside manner before moving on to the next patient. All is going well…
A strike force formed by veterans of a thousand campaigns beyond the boundaries of morality and civilised society, members of Vituperate, Purulent Necrosis, Anal Stabwound and many more, Chordoma are here to deliver a horrifying assault of brutal death metal, a self-titled EP of merciless, scalding intensity. Beginning in a blinding blur of precision drumming and menacing, circling riffs, ‘Medically Induced Asphyxiation’ proceeds to land blow after jarring blow – shaking the brain and loosening the teeth – a no holds barred welcome to the carnage to come. ‘Innermost Intestinal Exposure’ will have worshippers of brutality in raptures as it erupts in deranged violence, delivering riffs like incisive stab wounds and touches of inventive cruelty that only the most accomplished practitioners of sonic devastation are capable. As this masterful display of the utmost extremity continues from track to track, instruments are wielded as implements of pain infliction and each element of the Chordoma sound moves with cold precision - locking, releasing, spinning, engaging, dissecting - a machine of insane design and perverse purpose…and within the claustrophobic onslaught, the surging waves of liquidised and putrefied bodies, moments of twisted genius gleam like baited hooks, drawing you back into the organised chaos of blood and agony time after time after time.
Adorned in the cruel and visceral artwork of Wong Sinting Death (Apogean, Hysterectomy, Chainsaw Disgorgement etc) and mixed and mastered to gore-soaked perfection by Travis Cook (Human Excoriation, Vituperate) at Unique Sound Design, the Chordoma EP, featuring five tracks of supreme brutal death metal, will be unleashed by Comatose Music on March 7th. This titanic collection of meticulously sculpted sadism will set the standards for all pretenders to the throne of relentless, rapacious destruction that follow in its wake. Nothing has prepared you for this…
Line-up:
Justin D. - Vocals
Blake S. – Guitars/Bass
Nikhil T. - Drums
https://www.comatosemusic.com/
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557678156083
RISE OF TYRANTS - “THE CHRONICLES OF CARDINAL PABLO MENDOZA “
Brace
yourself for absolute annihilation! Brutal Records has
unleashed the apocalypse by signing Italy's masters of sonic destruction, Rise
of Tyrants. Their highly anticipated album, The Chronicles of Cardinal
Pablo Mendoza, is poised to detonate on February 28, 2025.
But the devastation doesn’t stop there! The Abnormality in Structure album will roar back with a full remaster, unleashing sheer chaos on February 7, 2025. Plus, prepare for the brutal resurgence of Trauma, hitting with a completely remastered fury on January 10, 2025, shattering all limits of brutality. This is raw, unrestrained death metal terror: merciless, bone-crushing, and utterly unstoppable. Get ready for total obliteration!
Rise Of Tyrants has returned, more ferocious and unforgiving than ever. This Bergamo-based powerhouse has dropped an eleven-track barrage of raw, self-produced brutality that makes their earlier work look like a warm-up. The energy is sharper, darker, and meaner. With Davide Cantamessa on vocals, a relentless force of raw aggression and versatility, the band has leveled up in every brutal way imaginable.
The Chronicles of Cardinal Pablo Mendoza comes at you like a battering ram of thrash and death metal riffs, with a rhythm section pounding forward like a war machine. The guitars are unrelenting, piling riff after punishing riff, layering death metal fury with an intensity that leaves no room to breathe. Cantamessa’s vocal attack rips through the wall of sound, moving seamlessly between guttural growls, visceral screams, and brutal tones that demand your attention.
The concept rotates around the character Cardinal Pablo Mendoza, an evil priest who deceives the weakest for perverse purposes. The lyrics talk about abuses, violence and injustices with an ironic and sarcastic tone.
Line up:
Davide Cantamessa: Vocals
Federico Visini: Guitars
Luca Mairati: Bass
Virgilio Breda: Drums
This is an album that doesn’t ask for your attention, it takes it. Brutal, unrestrained, and unapologetic, The Chronicles of Cardinal Pablo Mendoza is a must for anyone with an appetite for death metal played with devastating skill and relentless fury.
This Album contains 11 tracks of fast death metal, with groove episodes and dark shades. Recorded, mixed and mastered at ASDR Decibel Studio, Busto Arsizio (VA, Italy) by Carlo Meroni
Tracks:
01. Colle De La Croix De Fer
02. Parigi Napoli
03. Do Mario Pederasta
04. Sysvester Stazione
05. Holly & Beppe (Only The Brave)
06. Gerry Smashed Table
07. Cardinal Pablo Mendoza
08. Celine Di Orio
09. How Can I Fuck Capitalism
10. Mirella Silver Tongue
11. Armando The Preacher
Rise of Tyrants - The Chronicles of Cardinal Pablo Mendoza
This Album contains 11 tracks of fast death metal, with groove episodes and dark shades. The concept rotates around the character Cardinal Pablo Mendoza, an evil priest who deceives the weakest for perverse purposes. The lyrics talk about abuses, violence and injustices with an ironic and sarcastic tone.
Preorder in Digital: https://orcd.co/brut89666
Rise of Tyrants - Abnormality in Structure
Abnormality in Structure album delivered 8 tracks with a fierce and skillfully crafted assault. For those who crave raw, uncompromising death metal, this record is essential, unmissable live, and impossible to ignore. Ferocious blast beats and malevolent riffing that feel like a death metal avalanche.
Preorder in Digital: https://orcd.co/brut89665
Rise of Tyrants - Trauma
Trauma album launches with a foreboding arpeggio before detonating into evil riffing and crushing, doom-infused rhythms. The 9 tracks oscillates between blistering speeds and sudden, grinding slowdowns, showcasing the band’s mastery of extreme dynamics and groove. The guitars inject moments of haunting melody amid a wall of unrelenting brutality.
Preorder in Digital: https://orcd.co/brut89664
https://linktr.ee/brutalrecords.official
https://www.facebook.com/riseoftyrantsdeathmetal
MALAURIU/SINOATH - "MALAURIU/SINOATH"
Genre : Italian Dark Sound / Black Metal
Label : Doomentia Records
Release date : 20/01/2025
In some cases, split releases do compile together random acts who have little to do with each other. But in some (rare) cases, the end result bears a greater purpose, forging an alliance in darkness if you will. Such is the case here with cult black/doom/progressive Sicilian act SINOATH, sharing this highly collectable piece of wax with fellow countrymen MALAURIU.
Both bands don’t just share Sicilian origins. Besides, compared to SINOATH whose never-ending quest started all the way back to 1990 MALAURIU is a rather ‘new’, if quite productive with already two full-lenght and a whole lot of EP and demos under its belt, act, having being active for ‘only’ ten years. So one could also argue that stylistically speaking, the two are quite different: whereas MALAURIU is more or less acquainted with black-metal, albeit a quite experimental version of it, SINOATH sound is far more old-school oriented, if as everchanging. Yet both acts are all about pushing boundaries and following a very personal path.
Talking of SINOATH, the latter contribution ‘Symphony Of The Scythe’ sees them revisiting in a way their roots, inspired by a vision of death and its role in our everyday life. A one-of-a-kind track dedicated to the late Massimo Chiofalo, who played guitar on their 2015 EP Meanders Of Doom. On the flipside, MALAURIU’ song, ‘Scuru’, is as idiosyncratic, throwing out of the window all known so-called conventions in favour of something unique and utterly ‘out there’. The track also benefits from the presence of Regen Graves from ABYSMAL GRIEF on keyboards, adding the mystique.
Tracklist
1. Malauriu - Scuru (Feat. Regen Graves from Abysmal Grief)
2. Sinoath - Symphony of the Scythe
Line-up (Malauriu):
Schizoid - Guitars
Marbas - Drums/Bass
Regen Graves - Keyboards
Perfidus - Synth/Samples
R.M. - Vocals
Sinistro - Backing vocals
Recorded between Italy and United Kingdom
Mixed and mastered at Toxic Basement Studio
Line-up (Sinoath):
Salvatore Fichera - Drums
Walter Garau - Bass
Gianni Cavallaro - Lead Guitar
Francesco Cucinotta - Guitars/Synth/Vocals
Recorded at Phonoputìa Studio (Letojanni - Me) in April 2024
Mastered at Toxic Basement Studio
In memory of our friend Massimo Chiofalo (1970 - 2024)
Picture on cover - "Whetting the Scythe" (1905) by Kathe Kollwitz
Piano sample freely taken from "Chanson Sicilienne" by Francesco Paolo Frontini (ed. Carisch 1906) and played by Giuseppe Senfett.
https://www.facebook.com/malauriuofficial
https://www.facebook.com/SinoathOfficial/
https://www.doomentia.com/
LYCANTHROPIC
CHANTS
News:
But the devastation doesn’t stop there! The Abnormality in Structure album will roar back with a full remaster, unleashing sheer chaos on February 7, 2025. Plus, prepare for the brutal resurgence of Trauma, hitting with a completely remastered fury on January 10, 2025, shattering all limits of brutality. This is raw, unrestrained death metal terror: merciless, bone-crushing, and utterly unstoppable. Get ready for total obliteration!
Rise Of Tyrants has returned, more ferocious and unforgiving than ever. This Bergamo-based powerhouse has dropped an eleven-track barrage of raw, self-produced brutality that makes their earlier work look like a warm-up. The energy is sharper, darker, and meaner. With Davide Cantamessa on vocals, a relentless force of raw aggression and versatility, the band has leveled up in every brutal way imaginable.
The Chronicles of Cardinal Pablo Mendoza comes at you like a battering ram of thrash and death metal riffs, with a rhythm section pounding forward like a war machine. The guitars are unrelenting, piling riff after punishing riff, layering death metal fury with an intensity that leaves no room to breathe. Cantamessa’s vocal attack rips through the wall of sound, moving seamlessly between guttural growls, visceral screams, and brutal tones that demand your attention.
The concept rotates around the character Cardinal Pablo Mendoza, an evil priest who deceives the weakest for perverse purposes. The lyrics talk about abuses, violence and injustices with an ironic and sarcastic tone.
Line up:
Davide Cantamessa: Vocals
Federico Visini: Guitars
Luca Mairati: Bass
Virgilio Breda: Drums
This is an album that doesn’t ask for your attention, it takes it. Brutal, unrestrained, and unapologetic, The Chronicles of Cardinal Pablo Mendoza is a must for anyone with an appetite for death metal played with devastating skill and relentless fury.
This Album contains 11 tracks of fast death metal, with groove episodes and dark shades. Recorded, mixed and mastered at ASDR Decibel Studio, Busto Arsizio (VA, Italy) by Carlo Meroni
Tracks:01. Colle De La Croix De Fer
02. Parigi Napoli
03. Do Mario Pederasta
04. Sysvester Stazione
05. Holly & Beppe (Only The Brave)
06. Gerry Smashed Table
07. Cardinal Pablo Mendoza
08. Celine Di Orio
09. How Can I Fuck Capitalism
10. Mirella Silver Tongue
11. Armando The Preacher
Rise of Tyrants - The Chronicles of Cardinal Pablo Mendoza
This Album contains 11 tracks of fast death metal, with groove episodes and dark shades. The concept rotates around the character Cardinal Pablo Mendoza, an evil priest who deceives the weakest for perverse purposes. The lyrics talk about abuses, violence and injustices with an ironic and sarcastic tone.
Preorder in Digital: https://orcd.co/brut89666
Rise of Tyrants - Abnormality in Structure
Abnormality in Structure album delivered 8 tracks with a fierce and skillfully crafted assault. For those who crave raw, uncompromising death metal, this record is essential, unmissable live, and impossible to ignore. Ferocious blast beats and malevolent riffing that feel like a death metal avalanche.
Preorder in Digital: https://orcd.co/brut89665
Rise of Tyrants - Trauma
Trauma album launches with a foreboding arpeggio before detonating into evil riffing and crushing, doom-infused rhythms. The 9 tracks oscillates between blistering speeds and sudden, grinding slowdowns, showcasing the band’s mastery of extreme dynamics and groove. The guitars inject moments of haunting melody amid a wall of unrelenting brutality.
Preorder in Digital: https://orcd.co/brut89664
https://linktr.ee/brutalrecords.official
https://www.facebook.com/riseoftyrantsdeathmetal
MALAURIU/SINOATH - "MALAURIU/SINOATH"
Genre : Italian Dark Sound / Black Metal
Label : Doomentia Records
Release date : 20/01/2025
In some cases, split releases do compile together random acts who have little to do with each other. But in some (rare) cases, the end result bears a greater purpose, forging an alliance in darkness if you will. Such is the case here with cult black/doom/progressive Sicilian act SINOATH, sharing this highly collectable piece of wax with fellow countrymen MALAURIU.
Both bands don’t just share Sicilian origins. Besides, compared to SINOATH whose never-ending quest started all the way back to 1990 MALAURIU is a rather ‘new’, if quite productive with already two full-lenght and a whole lot of EP and demos under its belt, act, having being active for ‘only’ ten years. So one could also argue that stylistically speaking, the two are quite different: whereas MALAURIU is more or less acquainted with black-metal, albeit a quite experimental version of it, SINOATH sound is far more old-school oriented, if as everchanging. Yet both acts are all about pushing boundaries and following a very personal path.
Talking of SINOATH, the latter contribution ‘Symphony Of The Scythe’ sees them revisiting in a way their roots, inspired by a vision of death and its role in our everyday life. A one-of-a-kind track dedicated to the late Massimo Chiofalo, who played guitar on their 2015 EP Meanders Of Doom. On the flipside, MALAURIU’ song, ‘Scuru’, is as idiosyncratic, throwing out of the window all known so-called conventions in favour of something unique and utterly ‘out there’. The track also benefits from the presence of Regen Graves from ABYSMAL GRIEF on keyboards, adding the mystique.
Tracklist
1. Malauriu - Scuru (Feat. Regen Graves from Abysmal Grief)
2. Sinoath - Symphony of the Scythe
Line-up (Malauriu):
Schizoid - Guitars
Marbas - Drums/Bass
Regen Graves - Keyboards
Perfidus - Synth/Samples
R.M. - Vocals
Sinistro - Backing vocals
Recorded between Italy and United Kingdom
Mixed and mastered at Toxic Basement Studio
Line-up (Sinoath):
Salvatore Fichera - Drums
Walter Garau - Bass
Gianni Cavallaro - Lead Guitar
Francesco Cucinotta - Guitars/Synth/Vocals
Recorded at Phonoputìa Studio (Letojanni - Me) in April 2024
Mastered at Toxic Basement Studio
In memory of our friend Massimo Chiofalo (1970 - 2024)
Picture on cover - "Whetting the Scythe" (1905) by Kathe Kollwitz
Piano sample freely taken from "Chanson Sicilienne" by Francesco Paolo Frontini (ed. Carisch 1906) and played by Giuseppe Senfett.
https://www.facebook.com/malauriuofficial
https://www.facebook.com/SinoathOfficial/
https://www.doomentia.com/
LYCANTHROPIC
CHANTS
News:
CRYPTIC
BROOD + NIGHT HAG "NECROTIC DARKNESS" EUROPEAN TOUR
We’re excited to share the final routing of our “Necrotic Darkness” European tour with NIGHT HAG with you, that was just announced by Killtown Bookings:
2025.02.19, DNK/København @ Rust
2025.02.20, DNK/Øster Skerninge @ Strafbar
2025.02.21, GER/Kassel @ Goldgrube
2025.02.22, GER/Hamburg @ Hafenklang
2025.02.23, NLD/The Hague @ Musicon
2025.02.24, BEL/Brussels @ Magasin 4
2025.02.25, GER/Nürnberg @ Golden Nugget
2025.02.26, AUT/Vienna @ Café Carina
2025.02.27, SVN/Postojna @ MCP
2025.02.28, SVK/Bratislava @ Žalár
2025.03.01, GER/Halle (Saale) @ Hühnermanhattan
See you on the roads of Europe in February!
CRYPTIC BROOD - "NECROTIC FLESH BACTERIA" out now / music video
The new CRYPTIC BROOD album “Necrotic Flesh Bacteria” is out now on all formats and available from our shop. https://lycanthropic.de/product-tag/cryptic-brood
A music video for the song "Viscid Fluis" is streaming on YouTube now at this location. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=caLHQ-cbTFE
We also have t-shirts and longsleeves with the album art available from our shop. https://lycanthropic.de/product-tag/cryptic-brood
SHOP UPDATE #07/2024
New items have been added to our shop: https://lycanthropic.de/shop
CIVILIAN THROWER / MORBID ANGEL DUST – “Onager Lowrider / Senseless” split-LP
DISASSELN – “Wohin soll’s heute gehen?” LP
DISTASTE – “Black Age Of Nihil” LP
DØDSKVAD – “Kr ø nike III” MC
ERASER – “Harmony Dies” LP (coloured vinyl)
ERASER – “Harmony Dies” MC
EYEMASTER – “Charcoaled Remains / Festering Slime” 7″
EYEMASTER – “Charcoaled Remains / Festering Slime” MC
EYEMASTER – “Conjuration Of Flesh” MC
HALLUCINATE – “From The Bowels Of The Earth” LP (restock)
HALLUCINATE – “From The Bowels Of The Earth” MC (restock)
KANDAR – “S í la Imaginace” LP
Lycanthropic Chants tote bag (black and purple)
MALIGNANT TUMOR / SQUASH BOWELS – “Flesh… In Death” split-LP
NICKELCRACK – “ZementXSpritze” 7″
PURULENCY – “Transcendent Unveiling Of Dimensions” MC
REGURGITATING WOUNDS – “Final Truth Regurgitation” MC
RETORSION – “Élve Rohad á s” 7″ (coloured vinyl)
RETORSION – “Élve Rohad á s” MC
SEPTIC VOMET – “Real Life Insanity” LP (coloured vinyl)
SICK SINUS SYNDROME – “Swarming Of Sickness” LP (restock)
SICK SINUS SYNDROME – “Swarming Of Sickness” MC (restock)
TERROR FIRMER – “The Ultimate Nuclear Core Explosion” LP
UPCOMING LOCAL SHOWS IN WOLFSBURG (GERMANY)
Am Donnerstag, den 23. Januar 2025 im s.v. Jugendhaus Ost in Wolfsburg:
DEFEATED SANITY (Technical Brutal Death Metal / USA / GER)
TO VIOLENTLY VOMIT (Brutal Death Metal / USA, San Diego)
PUTRID PILE (Brutal Death Metal / USA, Racine)
INIQUITOUS SAVAGERY (Brutal Death Metal / SCT, Lossiemouth)
STRANGLE WIRE (Death Metal / GBR, Belfast)
https://www.facebook.com/events/1785085368989874/
We’re excited to share the final routing of our “Necrotic Darkness” European tour with NIGHT HAG with you, that was just announced by Killtown Bookings:
2025.02.19, DNK/København @ Rust
2025.02.20, DNK/Øster Skerninge @ Strafbar
2025.02.21, GER/Kassel @ Goldgrube
2025.02.22, GER/Hamburg @ Hafenklang
2025.02.23, NLD/The Hague @ Musicon
2025.02.24, BEL/Brussels @ Magasin 4
2025.02.25, GER/Nürnberg @ Golden Nugget
2025.02.26, AUT/Vienna @ Café Carina
2025.02.27, SVN/Postojna @ MCP
2025.02.28, SVK/Bratislava @ Žalár
2025.03.01, GER/Halle (Saale) @ Hühnermanhattan
See you on the roads of Europe in February!
CRYPTIC BROOD - "NECROTIC FLESH BACTERIA" out now / music video
The new CRYPTIC BROOD album “Necrotic Flesh Bacteria” is out now on all formats and available from our shop. https://lycanthropic.de/product-tag/cryptic-brood
A music video for the song "Viscid Fluis" is streaming on YouTube now at this location. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=caLHQ-cbTFE
We also have t-shirts and longsleeves with the album art available from our shop. https://lycanthropic.de/product-tag/cryptic-brood
SHOP UPDATE #07/2024
New items have been added to our shop: https://lycanthropic.de/shop
CIVILIAN THROWER / MORBID ANGEL DUST – “Onager Lowrider / Senseless” split-LP
DISASSELN – “Wohin soll’s heute gehen?” LP
DISTASTE – “Black Age Of Nihil” LP
DØDSKVAD – “Kr ø nike III” MC
ERASER – “Harmony Dies” LP (coloured vinyl)
ERASER – “Harmony Dies” MC
EYEMASTER – “Charcoaled Remains / Festering Slime” 7″
EYEMASTER – “Charcoaled Remains / Festering Slime” MC
EYEMASTER – “Conjuration Of Flesh” MC
HALLUCINATE – “From The Bowels Of The Earth” LP (restock)
HALLUCINATE – “From The Bowels Of The Earth” MC (restock)
KANDAR – “S í la Imaginace” LP
Lycanthropic Chants tote bag (black and purple)
MALIGNANT TUMOR / SQUASH BOWELS – “Flesh… In Death” split-LP
NICKELCRACK – “ZementXSpritze” 7″
PURULENCY – “Transcendent Unveiling Of Dimensions” MC
REGURGITATING WOUNDS – “Final Truth Regurgitation” MC
RETORSION – “Élve Rohad á s” 7″ (coloured vinyl)
RETORSION – “Élve Rohad á s” MC
SEPTIC VOMET – “Real Life Insanity” LP (coloured vinyl)
SICK SINUS SYNDROME – “Swarming Of Sickness” LP (restock)
SICK SINUS SYNDROME – “Swarming Of Sickness” MC (restock)
TERROR FIRMER – “The Ultimate Nuclear Core Explosion” LP
UPCOMING LOCAL SHOWS IN WOLFSBURG (GERMANY)
Am Donnerstag, den 23. Januar 2025 im s.v. Jugendhaus Ost in Wolfsburg:
DEFEATED SANITY (Technical Brutal Death Metal / USA / GER)
TO VIOLENTLY VOMIT (Brutal Death Metal / USA, San Diego)
PUTRID PILE (Brutal Death Metal / USA, Racine)
INIQUITOUS SAVAGERY (Brutal Death Metal / SCT, Lossiemouth)
STRANGLE WIRE (Death Metal / GBR, Belfast)
https://www.facebook.com/events/1785085368989874/
NEWS 3.1.2025
All unseren Unterstützern, Stammlesern und Metal Maniacs rund
um den Globus erst mal noch nen richtig Gutes Neues Jahr. Leider hat man sich
in Sachen Verbrauchsmaterial mal wieder total verschätzt und auch die deutsche
Post lässt mal wieder auf sich warten, so dass der Kopierer leider schon ne
Ruhepause einlegen muss. Gut 40 neue Heftchen hat man ja doch noch hingekriegt, welche dann auch morgen auf Reise gehen können. Für mehr hats aber leider noch nicht gereicht. Also müsst ihr euch doch noch nen Moment gedulden, bevor ihr dann mit ner „Lawine“ an Bestellungen loslegen dürft/könnt – grins.
So wie es in unserem „schönen deutschen Staate“ mittlerweile schon zur Gewohnheit geworden ist, sind ja ab dem 1.1.2025 die Portokosten mal wieder gestiegen und so bleibt es auch bei uns nicht aus, euch noch nen paar Cent mehr aufzudrücken, damit ihr in den Genuss unserer neuesten „geistigen Auswüchse“ kommen könnt. Das aktuelle FATAL UNDERGROUND Nr.59 könnt ihr dann für die „Unsumme „von 3,80€ abgreifen.
“Warning Shot” is an electrifying showcase of the band’s collective power. Chop Daddy lays down thunderous slap bass lines, driving the track’s explosive groove, while The Claw shreds through with razor-sharp, incendiary guitar riffs. Goblin commands the rhythm with machine-like precision and relentless intensity on drums, setting the stage for Brain Lord’s fierce, dynamic vocals to unleash the song’s raw energy. Together, the band delivers a high-octane anthem about a man pushed to his limits, crafting a powerful narrative of tension and resolve that hits as hard as their sound.
"Warning Shot" is available at the following links:
https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/hyperstrike1/warning-shot
https://hyperstrikeband.bandcamp.com/track/warning-shot
Bio:Born in the Blade, forged in chaos—Hyperstrike is Seattle's action metal war machine. Founded in 2024 by bass-slapping juggernaut Ben "Chop Daddy" Bennett, this band doesn’t play music; they drop sonic bombs. With a shadowy past tearing through thrash titans Warbringer and Bonded by Blood, and reigning as the "Lord of the Low End" in sci-fi shredders Xoth, Bennett knew exactly what kind of beast he was building. First, he wrangled in Ilya, the shredder known as "The Claw," an assassin with riffs sharper than steel. Then came Adon, the "Brain Lord"—a maniacal force spitting venomous truths, carrying the fire from his days in Ghost Ship Octavius and the twisted depths of Spiritual Suicide. Together, they built a soundtrack for the end of the world: songs about nuclear meltdowns, cage fighters, and kings of the slain.
The final weapon in their arsenal? Josh, a drum-detonating powerhouse known as "Goblin Hammer," whose percussive assault forged their chaos into a relentless onslaught. Hyperstrike is a raw, unfiltered force with hearts of steel and a taste for mania. No apologies. No survivors. Just unrelenting aggression. Brace for impact—because once the trigger drops, nothing will ever be the same.
Credits:
Lyrics and music by Hyperstrike.
Mixed and mastered by Joe Cincotta at Full Force Studios.
Drums recorded at One Shot Studios - Engineered by Josh Richins.
Produced by Ben Bennett.
Artwork by Ilya (Siberian Claw) Ignatov.
Logo by Dipayandas Arts.
Line-Up:
Ben (Chop Daddy) Bennett - Speed Chopper Bass
Adon (Brain Lord) Fanion - Maniacal Pyro Vocals
Ilya (Siberian Claw) Ignatov - Elite Assassin Shred Guitar
Josh (Goblin Hammer) Hoffman - Master Drum Blaster
https://www.facebook.com/hyperstrikeband
Label: Rottweiler RecordsRelease Date: March 21st 2025
Genre: Progressive Death Metal
For fans of: Ne Obliviscaris | Cynic | Black Crown Initiate | Ihsahn
Into the Void came light; out of the emptiness came endless fields of glittering stars, gleaming like gems upon black velvet beneath the impossible, towering nebulae - terrifying in their staggering grandeur and beauty. Drawn from the absolute silence, the galaxies were born and within their infinite intricacies, their splendour beyond comprehension, the first whispers of the miracle of life were heard amongst the heavens. With a word the first moments of time began to fall through the hourglass of existence…
Formed from the ashes of Citadel back in 2017, progressive death metal band Diatheke’s full length debut is a concept album that attempts to tell the biblical story of existence; from the first moments of creation to the last dark days of humanity and the redemption that lies beyond. It’s an incredibly ambitious project, but the music that the band have crafted is as staggering and monumental as their chosen subject matter. From the opening bars of ‘The Creator’, invoking the breathtaking immensity of the universe, to the exhilarating, triumphant and celebratory conclusion of ‘The Coronation’ …And The Word Is God immerses the listener in the most incredible sensory overload of complex, expansive and imaginative progressive death metal. There is so much to explore within the borders of this daunting record that you will be making new discoveries with every listen for years to come. While ‘The Deceiver’ drowns you in darkness with its jarring attack – vocal virulence and power, jagged and dangerous riffs with a discordant edge and a sense of threat rising up through the domineering drum attack, ‘The Redeemer’ (featuring a guest vocal performance from Jake Potter of Crucify The Flesh) is a self-contained symphony, resplendent in different shades, hues and colours, alive with emotion and drama. The playing throughout is remarkable and the overall listening experience is draining, bewildering, intensely challenging but richly rewarding. Relentlessly multifaceted, …And The Word Is God is a magnificent musical achievement.
Meticulously mixed and mastered by Hunter Shaw and Sam Striker of Native Darkness Productions, with carefully curated artwork and design by Daniel Hambright of Elynia Productions and Gragoth of Luciferium War Graphics, every element of …And The Word Was God is of the very highest quality. Upon its release by the renowned Rottweiler Records, on March 21st, it will set incredible standards for all extreme and progressive music that will follow in its wake. Diatheke dared to dream with this album and achieved so much more than anyone could have imagined or expected.
Line-up:
John Wesley - Bass/Vocals
Peter Watson - Vocals
Dallas McNeely - Guitars
Michael Osborn – Drums/Vocals
https://www.rottweilerrecords.com/
https://www.facebook.com/diathekemusic
We are Afflicta, a Death Metal project of twenty-year-olds born in Imperia in 2019. After the tragic and premature death of the first bassist, co-founder of the group, we took a break before resuming activity. Afflicta combines the Death Metal style with Deathcore, our music expresses extreme violence and horror.Our first album was recorded at Stefano Morabito’s 16th Cellar Studio in Rome in November 2023We have no problem surprising the audience thanks to the horror-flavoured costumes, and when you lower your guard we will hit you with the heaviest breakdowns.
PRE order CD here : https://downfallrecords.bandcamp.com/...
Vicrecords News :SPEEDICA- “SHADOWS OF TOMORROW”
Speedica emerged as a thrash speed metal band out of the ruins and ashes of heavy metal band "Anger" in 1986. There fast and melodic metal gave em their nickname ‘The Dutch Flotsam and Jetsam’. This compilation contains the "Shadows of Tomorrow" (1989) and "Voyage into the Fifth Dimension" (1990) demos, along with three live tracks. Speedica featured a pretty young guitarist Marcel Coenen, who later on formed Sun Caged (and now has his own Marcel Coenen progressive metal band, and Channel Zero live & Ayreon session guitars). Massive booklet Liner notes by Steven Willems (Rock Tribune and Voices From The Darkside).and old and rare pictures and posters. All the tracks on ‘Shadows of Tomorrow’ are remastered. This album will be released on Cd early December and Vinyl early 2025! The band recently reformed!
LSN (LOUD SENSELESS NOISE)- “AFTERMATH”
LSN (Loud Senseless Noise) – Aftermath compilation CD features US Speed thrash metal innovators featuring (ex) members of Agent Steel, Détente, Vermin, Reverend & Viking. Started as Vermin in 1982, some members formed LSN in 1985. Vermin went on in 1984 with Jon Cyrriis who formed Agent Steel in 1984 with Geo Robb from LSN on bass. This compilation cd contains the Vermin 1982 demo and the legendary LSN demo Fall to the Reich from 1986 plus live and rehearsal recordings. Discography 1982 – 1986. Extensive liner notes by Laurent Ramadier (Snakepit magazine).
FILTHY CHRISTIANS – “NAILED, AND MORE...”
Filthy Christians were a grindcore / hardcore / death metal band from Sweden, active from the late 80s to mid-90s. Their debut album ‘Mean’ from 1990 was one of the first releases on Earache Records. Formed in 1986 and after 3 demos they releases a split ep with G-Anx in 1988. After their debut the band progressed towards death metal and recorded their final five track demo in 1992 at Studio Sunlight (Entombed, Dismember, Grave) with Thomas Skogsberg. Cover art by Thomas Pinheiro (Malevolent Creation, Possessed, Vio Lence). As bonus comes their final live gig and rehearsal (unreleased ep) tracks, 25 in total.
BLOODCUM-“ THE CLOTHES HANGER CHRONICLES, COMPLETE DISCOGRAPHY 19986-2014”
Los Angels / California cult 80’s Speed/Thrash Metal/Crossover band BLOODCUM - The clothes hanger chronicles CD Complete Recordings 1986 – 2014. Featuring Tom Araya's (Slayer) younger brother John Araya (Slayer roadie) on guitars and bass. This compilation cd features their entire discography up till their final split in 2014. The complete BLOODCUM discography (33 songs) contains: ultra rare Demotape 1986, 1987 "Death by a... clothes hanger" 12", Wild Rags 4-Way split, soundboard live 1986 and the unreleased recordings from their 2014 reunion. Plus a 16 page full-color booklet with never-before-seen photos, flyers, fanzine articles, interview with Snakepit. Remastered by Achilleas Kalantsiz (Vio Lence, Possessed, Varathron).
https://www.vicrecords.com/about
NEWS 28.12.2024
MELLOM
– “THE EMPIRE OF GLOOM”
Genre: Black/Death MetalLabel: Folter Records
Vertrieb: Alive
VÖ: 13.02.2025
Tauche ein in MELLOMs "The Empire Of Gloom", ein Reich mit der Anziehungskraft eines dunklen Magnetismus, das zugleich angefüllt ist mit Kälte, Angst und Schmerz.
MELLOM sind ein Duo aus Frankfurt am Main, in dessen atmosphärischen, düster-melodischen Kompositionen sich Death Metal – mal schwer groovend, mal rasant und von wuchtigen Drums vorangetrieben – mit Elementen des Black Metal, Tragik und urbaner Melancholie vereint. Über allem prangen die ausdrucksstarken Vocals von Sängerin Skadi, variierend zwischen giftigen Black-Metal-Schreien und Growls.
Der Albumtitel "The Empire Of Gloom" versinnbildlicht die Konzentration all der Düsternis auf Erden. Dave, der Initiator MELLOMs, will die allgegenwärtige Todessehnsucht im Black- und Death Metal – eine Sehnsucht, die er nicht teilt – anders kanalisieren als es sonst in besagten Genres üblich ist. In den Texten geht es vorrangig um die Ohnmacht und Verzweiflung angesichts der unausweichlichen Konfrontationen mit Verlust und Tod. So wird im Titeltrack der baldige Tod einer nahestehenden Person und die damit verbundene Verlustangst thematisiert, und auch "Rules Of The Universe" widmet sich der Konfrontation mit der Sterblichkeit und dem Akt des Sterbens.
Dave: "Der Tod droht, eine Person aus dem Leben zu reißen, während nahestehende Personen voller Angst versuchen, diese vorm Tod zu bewahren, wobei sich der bevorstehende Verlustschmerz schon abzeichnet. Dieses ›dazwischen‹ zwischen Leben und Tod wird mit dem Bandnamen aufgegriffen: ›Mellom‹ ist das norwegische Wort für ›zwischen‹. Die Idee dafür stammt von Skadi, die sehr Norwegen-affin ist und die Sprache lernt."
Neben den festen musikalischen Projekten von Dave im Death- (Discreation) und Thrash Metal (Odium) gab es immer wieder den Wunsch nach einem weiteren Betätigungsfeld. Daraus erwuchs das Projekt "13 Days Before Suicide", und es entstanden neben rein instrumentalen Rock-Songs ("13 Days Before Suicide"-Album) auch deutschsprachige Stücke, die sich im Black Metal verorten lassen – "Kurzer Moment"-EP und "Nichts bleibt"-EP –, während bei der zuletzt erschienenen "2021"-EP eher Djent zu hören war. Während hier der musikalische Output durch den Ein-Mann-Hintergrund und verschiedene Musikrichtungen geprägt wurde, wuchs in den Jahren auch immer mehr der Wunsch nach einer musikalischen Betätigung, die sich als feste Band anfühlt, sich in der Schnittmenge von Black und Death bewegt und das Atmosphärische mehr in Betracht zieht als oben genannte Bands. So war schließlich die Grundidee zu MELLOM geboren, und erste Songs wurden geschrieben.
Den Kontakt zu Skadi gab es bereits, da sie für den Gesangsposten einer Band Daves vorstellig wurde, wo letztlich aber jemand anderes den Zuschlag bekam. Dies war jedoch keineswegs auf Skadis – ganz hervorragende – Gesangskünste zurückzuführen, die Dave in bester Erinnerung geblieben waren, woraus schließlich die Zusammenarbeit für MELLOM resultierte.
Dave hatte die Stücke vorproduziert, sie lagen als Demos vor. Für die Drums kontaktierte er seinen Kumpel Matze H., der bereits mehrfach bei Daves Bands ausgeholfen hatte, zusammen spielten sie auch einige Jahre in einer Metal-Cover-Combo. Das Desert Inn Studio von Thilo Krieger wurde für die Drum-Aufnahmen gebucht; hier wurden aus den programmierten Drums reale Drum-Spuren. Die Gitarrenparts spielte Dave in seinem Projektstudio ein, für die Bassparts wurde Beli von der Band Odium verpflichtet. Der Gesang wurde bei René Ritzmann in seinen Soundseducer Studios aufgenommen, für den Mix war Simon Werner verantwortlich, während das Mastering Victor Bullok übernahm. Logo und Cover-Artwork stammen von Misanthropic-Art.
Live wird das Duo MELLOM von befreundeten Mitmusiker/innen komplettiert.
https://www.facebook.com/FolterRecordsGermany
https://www.facebook.com/MellomOfficial
The River Above is chock full of riff-heavy melodic death metal, similar to Character- era Dark Tranquillity and Mors Principium Est, with the atmosphere and emotion of Insomnium and Darkest Hour.
The word "Druparia" is a pseudo-synonym for the blackthorn plant that plays a part in some circles of occultism and witchcraft, and fits into the band's visual and lyrical themes of nature and mysticism. Other lyrical themes include sadness, regret, mythology, and perseverance through hardship.
FFO: Sylosis, The Absence, Light This City, Gates of Ishtar, and Skeletonwitch.
Track
Listing:1. Voiceless Regret
2. Under the Shade of Sand
3. Bereavement
4. Kintsugi
5. In Repose, Descend
6. Sever the Roots
7. The River Above
8. Of Firmament... And the Renewal
9. Bled For Comfort
10. When Cranes Return
11. The Violet Hour [The Civil Wars]*
Credits:
All Lyrics by David Moran except "Kintsugi" by Tyler Clark.
Produced, engineered, mixed, and mastered by Dan Paddy at Blackroom Studios, Copley Ohio.
Cello and Strings by Christopher “Kakophonix” Brown.
Keyboard programming and backing vocals by Dan Paddy.
Cover Art by Mark Erskine
Druparia Logo by Alex Zarko.
Photos by Lance Littlefield
Layout and Design by Alex Yarborough (@dr_metal_design)
Copyright 2024 Druparia Music. “Voiceless Regret” is dedicated to DJ Sprague.
*All songs written by Druparia, Brendan King, Dan Paddy, and Jeff Spencer, except for “The Violet Hour,” owned by The Civil Wars and Sensibility Music.
Line-Up:
Tyler Clark: Guitars
Josh Gatka: Guitars
David Moran: Vocals
Kyle Lash-Taylor: Bass and Vocals
Noah Van Dyke: Drums and Percussion
Bio:
Druparia formed with members of past bands in the Cleveland area coming together to make new music. Ideas for The River Above have been brewing since about 2011, maybe even earlier and thanks to some gracious friends outside of the band who have contributed and allowed the ideas to live on, the songs have finally come to fruition. Tyler Clark (ex-Inoculation, Mythrias, Once Flesh) came together with old Apothean bandmate Kyle Taylor (ex-Monastery) who had found young drummer Noah Van Dyke (Sea Biscuit) in November 2018. Once Flesh vocalist David Moran had agreed to do vocals if ever a project was started and Druparia had begun. After a few rehearsals, Josh Gatka (ex-Mythrias, Eternal Legacy) was recruited as guitarist the following summer and a full lineup was formed and the band released their first demo entitled Alfhem in the spring of 2020.
Influences include but are not limited to Dark Tranquillity, Darkest Hour, Sylosis, Sacramentum, Insomnium, Fallujah, Mors Principium Est, Inferi, Children of Bodom, and whatever weirdness Noah happened to be listening to at the time.
https://www.facebook.com/druparia
Label : Winter Demons (Darkwoods)
Formats : CD / Digital
Release Date: 03/03/2025
Genre : Pitch-Black War Metal from Germany
Dragged screaming from the deepest, blackest pit of the underground metal scene, Cult of Extinction isn’t just brutal, it’s the sonic embodiment of barbarity itself... in thirteen years of running this damned label, we’ve never worked with anything this savage, this relentless... submit to the annihilation, because nothing will save you from the warpath of Cult of Extinction...
At its helm stands Void, the enigmatic German architect of destruction you might know from his other impressive creation, Imperceptum, whose latest full-length album we unleashed earlier this year, but with Nightmare Ascension, he’s outdone himself.... what we have here is a true war machine built for pure obliteration, chaotic riffs tear at your sanity, bone-shattering rhythms crush your resolve and abyssal vocals echo the collapse of the cosmos... this isn’t music, it’s an apocalyptic weapon of annihilation...
For those who dare to worship unrelenting chaos, this is your altar... fans of the feral devastation of Archgoat, Krypts, Leviathan, Spectral Voice, Teitanblood, Blut Aus Nord or Bestial Warlust, prepare yourselves, Nightmare Ascension is more than an album, it’s a prophecy of ruin, a merciless descent into the abyss, sre you strong enough to endure it?
Released as a unique limited edition, Nightmare Ascension is presented in a lavish oversized 4-panel digifile with an exclusive high-gloss laminate, complete with a printed cardboard sleeve to protect the CD and a free digital download card...
www.darkwoods.eu
www.facebook.com/darkwoods.eu
www.facebook.com/CultOfExtinction
French
Chaotic Hardcore power-trio BTK unleashes their most ferocious
album yet 'SAUVAGERIE'. FFO : All Pigs Must Die, Converge, Napalm Death, Sect, Trap Them..
The relentless French trio BIND TORTURE KILL is proud to the release of their third full-length album, 'Sauvagerie'. A nine-track onslaught of raw aggression and visceral storytelling, cementing the band’s position as a force in the world of extreme music.
This one is available right now CD, LP, tape & Digital release this fall via Breathe Plastic Records, Dahlia Noir Records & The Hills Are Dead - Records but also for full and heavy streaming over Bandcamp.
...For the record...
BTK (Bind Torture Kill) is a chaotic hardcore trio from Lyon, France, formed in 2010. Consisting of a drummer, guitarist, and screamer, the band originally started with a bassist but transitioned into a trio in 2015 after several lineup changes. Known for their love of heavy, chaotic sound, BTK delivers intense performances with French lyrics often narrating the grim tales of serial killers and violent crimes.
In 2013, they self-released their debut EP, and in 2015, they followed up with their first album, Condamné. By 2018, their second album, Viscères, was released through WOOAAARGH! (Germany), Troffea (France/Switzerland), and Hell-J Industries (France). With Viscères, the band's sound took on a heavier edge, using a guitar setup routed through three amps—two guitar amps and a bass amp enhanced with an octaver pedal to create a more massive, dense sound.
Over time, their style shifted from a blend of death and mathcore to a darker, chaotic hardcore infused with punk, crust, grind, and black metal influences.
In 2023, BTK recorded their third album, Sauvagerie, at Warmaudio in Décines, with mastering handled by Nick Zampiello at New Alliance East, Boston. Maintaining the same guitar setup, but adding the HM2 pedal, the album marks a significant evolution in their sound. Sauvagerie is darker and more brutal, featuring a dirtier tone, faster tempos, and a relentless mix of aggressive breaks and crushing riffs, highlighting the band's raw, savage energy.
https://www.facebook.com/scoreav
LICHO- “CIUCIUBABKA” available now on limited tape
Experimental black metallers Licho have released their third full-length album “Ciuciubabka” in a special edition cassette format via Devoted Art Propaganda.
Limited
to 100 copies, it is available now: https://order.d-a-p.org/The album was originally released in 2022 via Pagan Records in CD and digital formats.
The word “ciuciubabka” translates to the children’s game “blind man’s buff” or “tag” in which one person has a cloth tied over their eyes and tries to catch the others. The album tells the story of what can be seen when blindfolded, the game of hiding and catching what has fallen from the sky. It is also about, as always, walking towards the light. On foot, on horseback, by car, by spirit.
Musically, Licho continues in black metal style as on previous albums, while also taking inspiration from other genres and quoting the poet Jarosław Marek Rymkiewicz. The “Ciuciubabka” album cover features a painting by Wilhelm Sasnal Polak.
The album was recorded at Nebula Studio, Czyściec Studio and Garderobie Czorta. Maciej Wasio (Myslovitz among others) is responsible for the mix, and Jaakko Viitalähde (Oranssi Pazuzu among others) for the mastering.
Licho was founded in 2011 in Sanok, Poland by Szturpak. The current line-up has been in operation since 2017 and consists of musicians also known from projects such as Koniec Pola, -S-, Wędrowcy~Tułacze~Zbiegi and Gruzja.
Praise for “Ciuciubabka”:
“...dissonant BM-flavoured rock” - Zero Tolerance Magazine 5/5
“...fans of unconventional, experimental music should enjoy the album” - Heavy Music HQ
“...the members steer away from black metal and into a very unique and dark psychedelic post-punk aesthetic. The result is simply astounding. Guitars full of effects, hypnotic rhythms, Sprechgesang-ish vocal delivery, and droning harmonies will conspire to suck you into a dark vortex.” - Can This Even Be Called Music
https://d-a-p.org/
https://grotowskibm.bandcamp.com/
https://www.facebook.com/Lichoofficial
Wormholedeath Records is thrilled to announce the signing of the French industrial metal project FRAU FLEISCHER. This bold and avant-garde duo will unleash their upcoming album, "We Are Not...", on February 21, 2025. Prepare for a journey through industrial soundscapes, raw energy, and fearless musical fusion that is uniquely Frau Fleischer.
Following
the success of their debut album, When The Sun’s Down, which showcased their
innovative sound, Frau Fleischer has transformed into a powerhouse duo—Greg and
Franz—who are ready to make an impact on the industrial metal landscape. With
ten brand-new tracks that reflect their artistic growth, this upcoming release
promises a thrilling blend of metal, future pop, and industrial vibes, enriched
by nostalgic echoes of 80s and 90s dance music.Frau Fleischer draws inspiration from a diverse palette of influences, including the heavy-hitting riffs of Slipknot, the atmospheric flair of Depeche Mode, and the ethereal sounds of Dead Can Dance. The raw energy of VNV Nation and the gritty edge of bands like Rammstein and Faith No More are woven throughout their music, creating a sound that is distinctly their own.
Tracklist
1 Shining Star
2 Out Of Control
3 In Your Dreams
4 Strangest Dream
5 Toxic Pathetic Love
6 From Green To Deadly Grey
7 A Fading Hum
8 I Keep On Dancing
9 Bagarre '23
10 Evolution Is Regression
About Frau Fleischer:
Formed in 2020 amidst the global pandemic, Frau Fleischer was initially a trio. However, following a lineup change, the band is now a powerful two-piece with Greg taking on guitar, vocals, drums, and bass, while Franz commands electronics and backing vocals. >From their studio to the stage, Greg and Franz have embraced complete creative control—handling everything from songwriting to mastering and delivering electrifying live performances as a duo.
Their signature sound is an alchemy of metal, future pop, and industrial vibes. Frau Fleischer’s “trashy, provocative” image and fearless spirit have earned them comparisons to Metallica, Meshuggah, Joy Division, and Faith No More, blending seamlessly with their experimental approach.
www.youtube.com/@fraufleischerband
www.facebook.com/fraufleischerbandofficial
Stream
the EP here:https://youtu.be/bIeSLF6xpao
https://lavadome.bandcamp.com/album/sinister-minister
Featuring relentless drumming from Matt "Skitz" Sanders (Diabolic Rites) and haunting guitar work from Pahl Hodgson (Beyond Mortal Dreams, Oath of Damntation) and Ross Duncan (Oath of Damnation), Sinister Minister is a feral testament to Death Metal’s enduring power rooted in the unholy spirit of '80s and '90s Death Thrash, The songs channel the energy of legends like early Vader, Possessed, Morgoth, Death and the likes. This EP is an unmissable homage to Death Metal’s past and a bold step into its future.
"It really is an exceptionally good EP that deserves a wide audience." – No Clean Singing
Tracklist:
With The Blessing Of The Dead
Corpse Flayer
The Coin And The Rune
Necrospell
Sinister Minister
Line-up:
Pahl Hodgson – Guitars, Vocals
Ross Duncan – Bass, Vocals
Matt "Skitz" Sanders – Drums
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NEWS 20.12.2024
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HELLA IM BLACK METAL LAND (deutsch /152 Seiten / Hardcover)
We’re
proud to announce that Brazilian industrial metal cult NECROTECH
are about to emerge with the debut "NECROTECHNOLOGY" EP,
their first declaration of oppressive audial cyber terrorism. Five songs,
twenty one minutes of bludgeoning, crust-infused, industrialized megaton
death-doom inspired by legends like Godflesh, Swans, Nailbomb, Bolt
Thrower, Corrupted, and Deviated Instinct.The crushing debut has been teased by iconic extreme metal bastion Decibel Magazine, who in premiering the song “Deadly Industries” - have remarked how the debut offering is “a five-song onslaught of mechanical death punishment” and that the track “is a crusty, Godflesh-inspired mechacrusher, with a relentless drum machine and wailing siren effects populating the the bleak DM landscape.“ - you can check out the feature and track https://www.decibelmagazine.com/2024/12/18/track-premiere-necrotech-deadly-industries/
"Necrotechnology" ominously embodies the specter of the “new third world”, a cyber dystopia rising where rogue technology, greed, militarism, pollution, injustice and deviant industrialism subdue and crush the individual, rendering them empty, helpless, numb, and downcast. New concepts and realities are beaten into the psyche as a new order is imposed, and Necrotech soundtrack this new world slavery with masterful musical vision and an imposing idea of sonic heaviness that not only marvelously
reflects the oppressive ruin of capitalist industrialization on our earth and reality with unseen craftsmanship and lucidity, but also reinstates hope and credibility in a legendary sub-genre of extreme music which has in recent times has gone far too forgotten and overlooked.
The debut "Necrotechnology" EP is slated for a January 17 2025 release on CD, MC and digital formats worldwide and is now pre-orderable via all our channels.
Thank you as always for your time and attention given to our releases.
Sincerely, Sentient Ruin
https://sentientruin.com/releases/necrotech-necrotechnology
https://sentientruin.com/bands#/necrotech
DYING VICTIMS PRODUCTIONS is proud to present a brand-new EP from Sweden’s ARMORY, Black Star, on 7” vinyl format. The EP will be a co-release with JAWBREAKER RECORDS.
Out of the deep void in the far corners of the universe, the entity known as ARMORY was born in the year 2012 C.E. With the guiding light of the fiery stars Judas Priest, Agent Steel, and Slayer, ARMORY set out on a cosmic path delivering hyper-speed metal to every planet, system, and galaxy in their path. Their two first albums, World Peace… Cosmic War (2016) and The Search (2018), were released via High Roller Records, garnering ever greater reviews.
Under the new flag of DYING VICTIMS, ARMORY’s third album, Mercurion, was unleashed during the spring of 2022 and followed by a European tour in 2023. This further cemented that ARMORY are a force to be reckoned with on the intergalactic battleground.
ARMORY’s upcoming operations are set in motion, and the next chapter starts with the deployment of the two-song EP Black Star in February 2025 C.E. Featuring two brand-new and exclusive songs – the title track on side A, and “Solar Winds“ on side B – ARMORY deliver a rapid barrage of hyper-speed metal with influences and feelings from the dark, cold void that engulfs us all. It’s immediately, recognizably ARMORY, but this EP displays with breathless brevity that the band are handily transcending their not-inconsiderable past and setting the cosmic stage for glory of a most universal nature, all of which will be revealed on their next full-length for DYING VICTIMS later in 2025!
Line-up:G.Sundin - Guitars
A.Holmström - Drums
N.Ingelman - Guitars
P.Andersson - Vocals
J.Lundin - Bass
From Gothenburg, Sweden
Artwork:
Turborock
Release date:
21st February 2025
Release info:
black vinyl, comes with sticker
www.dyingvictims.com
https://dyingvictimsproductions.bandcamp.com/
Label: Comatose MusicRelease Date: January 17th 2025
Genre: Death Metal
For fans of: Suffocation | Cryptopsy | Internal Bleeding | Mortal Decay
There is movement beneath the soil, the earth shifting and resettling, sinking and splitting, as if the very foundations of the world are beginning to crumble. Down in the darkness, in the unseen kingdom of worms, an eye is burning brightly; sinews shaped by strange sorcery strain against their horrid confinement and bone fingers dig towards the light. Rotting teeth gnaw at roots and rubble that dare to impede the creature’s passage through this cold and suffocating birth canal. There are things in this world that simply will not die, no matter how deeply they are buried...
We often hear of ‘lost gems’ from the underground, forgotten albums that should have been hailed as great works, but somehow slipped down the cracks of public perception. In most cases these treasures prove to be so much fool’s gold and dust, wistful thinking and nostalgia…but sometimes, on rare occasions, something truly special claws its way up from the boneyard and into the night air. Something like Cerebral Hemorrhage’s Exempting Reality. Originally released back in 2001, Exempting Reality was the only album released by New York’s Cerebral Hemorrhage, but what an album it was! A piece of death metal mastery that blended brutality with imagination, haunting atmosphere with musical adventure, crushing heaviness with a breathtaking willingness to explore and push boundaries. Now, the label that understands death metal better than any other – Comatose Music – has broken open Exempting Reality’s tomb. Remastered by Colin Davis (Aborted, Defeated Sanity, Origin etc), with new cover art, Exempting Reality is an album reborn.
The passing years have done nothing to blunt the vicious edges of the songs that make up Exempting Reality, or to dull the creative spirit that infuses them. ‘Abusive Power’ is still shockingly good with its array of stunning riffs and wonderful drumming. ‘Remnants Of The Final Solution’ remains revelatory with its fluid melodic section and jazz inflections and the surging guitar patterns and imposing vocals of ‘Deranged Perception’ are as hypnotic and deadly as a cobra. If you missed this before then don’t make that mistake again – second chances don’t come along every day and nor do albums as special as Cerebral Hemorrhage’s Exempting Reality. Coming your way on Comatose Music on January 17th 2025.
Line-up:
Matt Szablewicz - Vocals
Matt Doreson - Guitar, Bass, Keyboards & Backing Vocals
Tommy - Drums
https://www.comatosemusic.com/
https://www.instagram.com/cerebralhemorrhageband/
DYING VICTIMS PRODUCTIONS is proud to present SINNER RAGE’S highly anticipated debut album, POWERSTRIKE, on CD and vinyl LP formats.
Making their public debut with a self-titled demo in early 2024, SINNER RAGE thrust themselves into the present with a sound wholly built on the past: pure and total HEAVY METAL during the genre’s ‘80s heyday. Wasting no time defending the faith, the Spaniards return a full year later with their debut album, Powerstrike.
Truly titled, Powerstrike is an pitch-perfect throwback to the days when heavy metal supremacy were ruled by the likes of Judas Priest, Saxon, Queensrÿche, and Crimson Glory. Moving at a disarmingly relaxed strut, SINNER RAGE convey charisma and simple-yet-assured POWER during every second of this short & sweet tome. The hooks are heavy and headbanging, but the quartet exhibit a keen knack for spacious, almost-atmospheric dynamics; the riffing hits even harder when coming back from those quieter moments, and frontman Aritz Martinez’s pipes likewise sound even silkier. Some would simply qualify that as a further (and seamless) extension of old-days metal values, before speed and energy overload took over, and they’d not be wrong.
Whatever way you approach it, Powerstrike will send shivers of déjà vu through every soul who’s ever bled for metal, but make no mistake: SINNER RAGE are absolutely authentic to the bone, no matter the calendar year!
Line-up:
Aritz Martinez - Lead Vocals
Aritz Yarza - Guitar
Dan Speedhammer - Bass
Jara Solis - Guitar
Javi Rinones - Drums
From Vitoria-Gasteiz, Basque Country, Spain
Tracklist1 Powerstrike
2 Silent Thunder
3 Highway Knights
4 Chained by Night
5 Fire's On
6 Angel of Combustion
7 Call of the Wind
Artwork:
Lena Richter
Release date:
21st February 2025
Release info:
Regular edition on black vinyl, with insert, poster, sticker, postcard and download code.
Special edition on splatter vinyl, with insert, poster, sticker, postcard download code and patch.
CD edition with sticker, obi
www.dyingvictims.com
https://dyingvictimsproductions.bandcamp.com/
Romanian Metal veterans GOTHIC announce re-release of iconic debut album "TOUCH OF ETERNITY"
Legendary Romanian Metal pioneers GOTHIC are set to re-release their landmark debut album "Touch of Eternity" (1997) originally out on Bestial Records in tape format. This updated release will be available in CD format via Loud Rage Music, giving both longtime fans and new listeners the opportunity to experience one of the most influential albums in the Romanian metal scene.
The CD is now available for pre-orders here: https://loudragemusic.bandcamp.com/album/gothic-touch-of-eternity
"Touch of Eternity" originally marked GOTHIC's entrance into the Metal world, blending elements of Doom, Gothic, and Melodic Death Metal. The album quickly established the band as a significant force in Romanian Metal, praised for its atmospheric soundscapes, emotional depth, and masterful composition.
The re-release is a tribute to the album’s role in shaping GOTHIC’s identity and its enduring influence on Romanian Metal. "Touch of Eternity" was now remastered by Nikos Palivos at Haunting Studios in Athens, Greece to preserve the original atmosphere while offering a clearer, richer listening experience.
About GOTHIC:
Formed in Petroșani in 1992, GOTHIC has been a cornerstone of Romania's Metal scene for over three decades. Known for their dynamic evolution across genres, the band continues to captivate audiences with their powerful live performances and innovative sound.
https://www.facebook.com/Gothic.Romania
Peruvian Death Metal veterans DISINTER release DEMO
COMPILATION ."DISINTER, proudly on the warpath since 1993, presents this tribute to our ancient hymns of darkness that reaffirm our devotion on the path of death!" says Roberto Leonardi, band's founding member and leader.
"Laments of the Unborn" is now available via Pest Records in CD and digital formats here: https://pestrecords.bandcamp.com/album/disinter-laments-of-the-unborn
DISINTER’s Legacy:
Formed in Lima in the early 1990s, DISINTER quickly became a driving force in the Peruvian death metal scene, influencing countless bands with their uncompromising sound and dedication to their craft. With "Laments of the Unborn", the band celebrates their past while reaffirming their place in the annals of South American extreme metal history.
https://disinter2099.bandcamp.com/
https://www.facebook.com/disinterperu
DARK REFLECTION to release debut EP this January via Pest Records .
Rising Italian Death Metal act DARK REFLECTION is set to make their debut with the "UNDER THE SIGN OF VLAD ȚEPEȘ" EP, scheduled for release this January through Pest Records. The EP delves deep into the historical legacy of Vlad the Impaler, focusing on his military campaigns against the Ottoman Empire and his fight for the independence of Wallachia.
The band has already unveiled the first taste of their work with the single "The Forest of Impaled", available here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Z51ZKF9OwU
What to expect from the EP:
Conceptual Themes: Each track narrates key moments in Vlad the Impaler’s struggles against Ottoman forces, blending historical depth with a hauntingly aggressive musical approach.
Atmospheric Composition: The EP fuses relentless old-school Death Metal riffs, haunting melodies, piercing solos, and martial elements to evoke the horrors and triumphs of medieval warfare.
Dynamic Performance: From ferocious blast beats to somber interludes, "Under the Sign of Vlad Țepeș" showcases Dark Reflection’s versatility and dedication to storytelling through metal.
https://linktr.ee/pestrecords
https://linktr.ee/loudragemusic
DYING VICTIMS PRODUCTIONS is proud to present SCUMRIPPER’S highly anticipated second album, FOR A FEW FIXES MORE, on CD and vinyl LP formats. Headsplit Records have released the CD and cassette tape editions for North America.
Finland's degraded fiends SCUMRIPPER are finally back. For almost a decade, they've witnessed the world burn through a sewer hole and felt the slime gather in their burnt-to-a-fuck throats. Now they are ready to rip out your spines with their sophomore album, For a Few Fixes More.
Following 2019’s All Veins Blazing debut, with the band’s reputation as an uncompromising live act fully established, the power-trio of vocalist/guitarist Rat Pitt, drummer Son Stalker, and bassist Cliff Hunger return with the comparably epic For a Few Fixes More. Indeed, with the runtime padded out to 28 minutes, SCUMRIPPER prove they’re still able to (quickly) kick out nasty, sewer-drenched jams, but they’re also able to get kicking in many more ways than before. Whereas most of the debut album’s tracks topped out at two minutes, most of the nine songs here on LP#2 outdistance such a short length, with the penultimate coming in “I Cum Pain,” a five-minute menace of haunting, lurking trudge. Likewise, SCUMRIPPER have come to maximize their catchiness of yore, compelling both immediate headbanging and memorability. If anything, such influences as Impetigo, Midnight, and even Negative Approach have asserted themselves more fully on For a Few Fixes More, making for metalpunk that’s more street-level – and more unique in an increasingly crowded subgenre.
Just when you thought they may have ended up in the nearest gutter, SCUMRIPPER are performing a long-awaited autopsy with integrity on the modern world. For a Few Fixes More is the crossover album no one saw coming: perfect death-thrashing punk rock for the end times.
Line-up:
Cliff Hunger - Bass
Son Stalker - Drums
Rat Pitt - Guitars, Vocals
From Joensuu/Lappeenranta, Finland
Artwork:
Ensimmäinen Kultti
Release date:
21st February 2025
Tracklist
1 I Am the Trash of Evil Men
2 Early Embittered Twilight
3 The Slime
4 For A Few Fixes More
5 Exhume the Body and Disturb the Peace
6 Crippling Void
7 I Cum Pain
8 Weather The Swarm
9 Knights of Summer
Release info:
Regular edition on black vinyl, with insert, poster, sticker, postcard and download code.
Special edition on transparent green vinyl, with insert, poster, sticker, postcard download code and patch.
CD edition with sticker, obi
www.dyingvictims.com
https://dyingvictimsproductions.bandcamp.com/
Label: Xtreem MusicRelease Date: March 4th 2025
Genre: Death Metal
For fans of: Demigod | Carcass | Bolt Thrower | Cannibal Corpse
At the heart of a wasteland, long miles from the intrusive blemish of artificial light, a sky of velvet darkness is dusted with a myriad of stars. In the untainted silence they gaze down in grim anticipation at a circle of stones in a place with no name. And between the stones a fine dust of cold ashes begins to stir, inviting a stain of congealed blood, which has never dried despite the endless passings of the sun, to dance. Together they start to spin, gathering pace, forming a whispering vortex in the desert night. As the maelstrom of dirt begins to rise and the distant stars seem to hold their breath, the earth splits asunder and a triumphant fountain of flame erupts. A vast and grotesque form of many teeth and many limbs breaks free from the clutches of its grave, roaring its defiance at those who presumed its death too soon…
It may have been nearly a dozen years since Spain’s death metal titans, Avulsed, last released a full length album of new material – 2013s Ritual Zombi – but only a fool would have turned their back and thought the band formed by vocalist Dave Rotten back in 1991 were out for the count. Revitalised by some key line-up changes, Avulsed have risen from their slough of despond with the utterly devastating and aptly named, Phoenix Cryptobiosis. Right from the very beginning of opening instrumental, ‘Limbs Regeneration’, you can sense that something special is about to be unleashed…and with ‘Lacerate To Dominate’ the cobwebs of the last decade are not just swept away, they are incinerated! Avulsed have always been known for their irresistible live prowess and the glorious brute force of early albums like Stabwound Orgasm and Gorespattered Suicide, but with Phoenix Cryptobiosis they have attained a new level. There’s a maturity to the song writing, a dark atmosphere of measured horror, inescapable hooks and an infusion of wicked excitement. There is no let up from start to finish, no faltering in the deadly intent – this is virulent poison to the last drop, deadly to the end. You’ll find new highlights with every listen to this genre defining album...the first time you might be caught by the cascading, carnivorous riffing of ‘Unrotted’ and its choruses that entrench themselves in your mind, or destroyed by the imperious vocal display on ‘Guts Of The Gore Gods’; the second time it might be the drum intro of ‘Devotion For Putrefaction’ that sends shocks through your neurons to your nerve endings and on the third maybe the wonderfully mangled and broken death metal supremacy of ‘Bio-Cadaver’ will dissect you and lay your spirit bare. Each track has a wealth of haunted vaults to explore and you’ll just want the bloodshed to keep on coming.
With the new line-up in exhilarating form and a final touch of gore soaked magic applied by the mastering of Davide Billia (Beheaded, Devangelic, Posthuman Abomination etc), Phoenix Cryptobiosis represents Avulsed at their very, very best. This is everything you could desire from an unwavering, undiluted death metal album in this age of fractured loyalties and pandering to the thin-blooded masses. When Xtreem Music let loose this beautiful beast, with its incredible Daemorph cover art, on March 4th, Avulsed will bestride the death metal scene of 2025 as monstrous monarchs of all they survey.
Line-up:
Dave Rotten - Vocals
Victor Dws - Guitars
Alejandro Lobo - Guitars
Alex Nihil - Bass
Santiago Arroyo "GoG" - Drums
https://www.xtreemmusic.com/
https://www.avulsed.com
The new album from atmospheric black metal band CANIS DIRUS is now streaming ahead of its official release date.
BY THE GRACE OF DEATH will be unleashed December 21 on LP by Bindrune Recordings. Alte Seelen will release the CD edition (containing a bonus track) at a later date. Pre-order the vinyl edition at https://shop.bindrunerecordings.com/products/canis-dirus-by-the-grace-of-death-lp-pre-order
Decibel Magazine has shared the the full album stream of By the Grace of Death. Listen now at https://www.decibelmagazine.com/2024/12/18/album-stream-canis-dirus-by-the-grace-of-death/
It has been four years since the release of Independence to the Beast (2020) and during this time, Canis Dirus have been refining their savage, yet atmospheric black metal during what has been the most prolific era of their career. 2021 found the split release, A Harmonious Union of Vibration, to surface with the project Crown of Asteria, where Canis Dirus contributed two new tracks that blended their own unique form of twisted blackness, along with an ambient influence. Was this a sign of things to come?
Armed with the fantastic drum work of CJ Yacoub (Escaping Aghartha, Neverdawn, ex-Amun), TMP (Guitars, Bass, Synth) and RH (Vocals) have been hard at work on what has become the the band's finest work, By the Grace of Death. Atmosphere still reigns in the dark sonic sphere of Canis Dirus, but on this impending new album, the band's black metal essence is at the forefront of this nocturnal hunt. TMP’s riff/playing style remains truly his own with atypical phrasing that co-exists with a more orthodox Black Metal style. The Black Metal side can make one feel isolated and attacked one moment, then calm and nurtured the next with colorful folk music that has become a vibrant element of Canis Dirus's sound. RH’s vocals contribute to the adventurous nature of By The Grace of Death with his most feral performance to date.
"Canis Dirus’ “By The Grace of Death” is an outstanding album that seeks to honor the blackened ways of olde while also pushing their sound, and genre, forward by incorporating new avenues and paths for the music, and listener, to explore." - Doomed for Metal
Track
Listing:1. Once Cursed Path Glistens in the Sun
2. Tongues That Speak III
3. A Forlorn Hymn To Absolution
4. Vultures Whisper
5. Cast My Heart in Stone
6. The Mind Sees What The Eyes Cannot
Line-Up:
CJ Yacoub - Drums
TMP - Guitars, Bass, Synthesizer
RH - Vocals
https://www.facebook.com/bindrunerecordings
https://canisdirus.bandcamp.com/
Before the festive season starts, Sweden’s blackened thrash metal band SARCATOR offers an early present for its fans with their newest single WHERE THE VOID BEGINS . The third track from the band’s upcoming album delivers a haunting exploration of despair and existential reflection. With vivid imagery, the lyrics delve into themes of isolation, loss, and the allure of the unknown. Dark and poetic, the song paints a picture of surrender to the infinite unknown - terrifying but liberating. WHERE THE VOID BEGINS will be the last single before Sarcator’s third full length album, “Swarming Angels & Flies”, will be fully unleashed January 17th.
The
band shares about the single:
"WHERE THE VOID BEGINS is the brother song of “The Long Lost”, off our 2022 album “Alkahest” - not in an obvious way but it felt like continuing on a story that wasn't complete. It's the heavy one on this album and ends up in a total rock n roll frenzy. Additionally, it is the first one we wrote that ended up on this album, so it still carries the spirit of the previous album in a way.”
Stream the new single here: https://sarcator.lnk.to/WhereTheVoidBeginsNe
The thrash metal cryptids known as BRAY ROAD is back with a brand new single and music video, titled "Burn."
This pummeling, in-your-face aggressive track represents a fusion of the band members' experiences and diverse musical tastes, delivering a sound that’s as raw as it is relentless. "Burn" is a must-listen for fans of driving guitar riffs, thunderous bass, fast drums, and the unapologetic energy of thrash and groove metal. As the first taste of their upcoming (and currently untitled) album, "Burn" kicks off a bold plan to release a series of singles and content leading up to its full release.
The band comments, "We are clawing at the walls and foaming at the mouth to unleash this banger of a track. Turn it up and summon your inner beast!"
The band has tapped Ghost Cult Magazine for the exclusive premiere of the official music video for "Burn."
BRAY ROAD derives its name from an actual road in Elkhorn, WI, where stories of the popular cryptozoological werewolf-like creature, the Beast of Bray Road, is said to stalk the area.
The band’s debut full-length recording (recorded in 2015 via Cavern Entertainment), Feast Upon the Helpless was released in the Spring of 2017.
BRAY ROAD’s follow-up 5-song E.P. entitled Formation was released in early 2019 and highlighted the band’s direction featuring a more aggressive and heavy approach across the board, while still maintaining the Thrash / Groove Metal elements that complimented the BRAY ROAD sonic landscape.
BRAY ROAD's latest release "Focused.Fierce.Relentless..." 2023, highlights the band's current musical direction.
BRAY ROAD has shared the stage with and opened for International touring acts such as Testament, Raven, Jungle Rot and the legendary Grim Reaper, Battlecross, Morbid Saint, Deceased, Embalmer, N.S.O.A. RAVEN , Whiplash, Prong, DRI, TOXXIC, Morta Skuld, Ross The Boss, and many regional touring acts, and continue to storm the local and regional scene with some of the best bands and venues around.
Bray Road is:
Nino Anthony – Vocals/Guitars
Peter Kissane - Drums
David Moran - Bass
https://www.youtube.com/user/brayroad420
https://www.facebook.com/brayroadband
Hot on the heels of their heralded debut album, Razor Wire – originally self-released in early 2023, but released internationally by DYING VICTIMS later that summer – MEAN MISTREATER return with their second full-length, Do or Die. Their debut served as a declaration of intent, showcasing a sound that is both feral and refined. Rejecting the confines of conventional labels like “female-fronted” or “NWOTHM,” MEAN MISTREATER here assert their identity as a powerful collective, committed to pushing the boundaries of traditional heavy metal. With their uncompromising attitude and undeniable skill, they stand out in a crowded genre, ready to carve out their own place in the heavy metal landscape.
The songwriting is largely unchanged on Do or Die – classic metal melded with retro hard rock, with foremost influences being Warlock, Chastain, and early W.A.S.P. – but MEAN MISTREATER’s execution is off the charts here. Urgent, passionate, like street-walking cheetahs with hearts full of napalm, the Texas natives fire off one rough ‘n’ ready anthem after another here, keeping that songwriting short / sharp / shocked. Indeed, it’s difficult to find a record this concise – eight songs in 27 minutes – that also feels so complete. It’s fair to say, then, that this blazing band is firing on every cylinder as they ascend the traditional metal ladder, leaving audiences hungry for more of their unapologetic sound and intoxicating live shows.
Proving that they’re no flash in the pan, with Do or Die do MEAN MISTREATER continue to build on their early success, delivering the intense and captivating music that fans have come to expect from them.
Tracklist
1 Killer Red
2 One Survivor
3 Nothing's Free
4 Walk With Fire
5 Do Or Die
6 Road Dogs
7 Three of Swords
8 Release the Wolf
Line-up:
Jon Gibson - Bass
Joaquin Ridgell - Drums
Quinten Lawson - Guitars
Alex Wein - Guitars
Janiece Gonzalez - Vocals
From Austin, USA
Artwork:
Edgar Regalado
Release date:
21st February 2025
Release info:
Regular edition on black vinyl, with insert, poster, sticker, postcard and download code.
Special edition on transparent blue vinyl, with insert, poster, sticker, postcard download code and patch.
CD edition with sticker, obi
www.dyingvictims.com
https://dyingvictimsproductions.bandcamp.com/
Following the critical and fan-acclaimed debut "On The Line Of Nothing And Something" (2021, Wormholedeath), the relentless quartet returns stronger than ever. Armed with blistering riffs, ferocious energy, and a lethal dose of thrash and death metal fury, "Where Death Hunts" is set to solidify ATROX TRAUMA as a force to be reckoned with.
Brace yourselves as "Where Death Hunts" emerges from the depths to strike on April 18, 2025. Stay tuned for more details!
"We pushed our boundaries while creating this album, aiming to surpass our first LP in every way," the band shared. "We dedicated countless hours in the studio to perfecting the sound and atmosphere of each track, ensuring it aligns seamlessly with its lyrical themes and mood. The result is "Where Death Hunts" and we’re incredibly proud of it. We can’t wait to share it with the world!"
Carlo
Bellotti (Wormholedeath A&R) stated:
"I’m thrilled to announce that Atrox Trauma, the Hungarian thrash-death metal band, has officially re-joined the Wormholedeath family for the release of their upcoming sophomore album Where Death Hunts. This is a significant step forward for the band, whose sound blends the aggressive energy of thrash with the darker, heavier atmospheres of death metal, a combination that resonates with influences like Slayer, Sepultura, and Exodus. Having followed Atrox Trauma’s journey since their first record in 2021, I was immediately impressed by their professionalism, dedication, and the sheer power of their sound. Where Death Hunts is a bold declaration from a band that has matured and refined their craft. As part of our collaboration, I'm excited to continue supporting Atrox Trauma's mission to push boundaries and reach new heights with this release. As A&R, it’s always a pleasure to sign bands with such raw energy and potential. Where Death Hunts promises to be a game-changer in the thrash and death metal scenes, we're committed to ensuring that this album gets the attention it deserves on a global scale. Keep an eye on these guys—they’re about to make a serious impact.
Stay tuned for the album’s release and prepare for a sonic assault that will not be easily forgotten!"
As a first glimpse of what’s to come, the band has released a video for their hard-hitting new track, "We Hate Each Other".
Atrox Trauma was founded in 2008, in Hungary. Their goal according to the music genre was clear from the beginning, thrash metal with death metal influences. The band recorded 2 EP-s during its earlier years besides performing on live gigs. The band's strength increased in 2019 and they have been spinning at an unstoppable speed since then. It gave a series of concerts in its motherland and countries in the neighborhood. The band creates a huge experience for the listeners with its tight, intense, fast, and face-tearing music.
In 2022 they released their first LP called 'On The Line Of Nothing And Something' by the Italian label WormHoleDeath.The listener can experience everything from the most intense immersion to melodic thrash metal. Four music videos are providing visual support for the fan approachable experience.
By the end of 2024, they took the stage in a lot of countries, performing in tours, and festivals and also recorded their second LP ”Where Death Hunts”.
Line up:
Imre Török – Vocal, guitar
András Székely – Lead guitar
Gyula Tábori – Bass guitar
Gergely Győri - Drums
www.youtube.com/channel/UCrKcJkba3rZAPjVPfw__RhA
www.facebook.com/atroxtraumaband
Newly re-mixed and re-mastered by Dan Swanö at Unisound (Dissection, Opeth, Marduk, etc.), the album’s revamped version also comes with brand-new artwork by Kristian “Necrolord” Wåhlin (Dissection, Bathory, Edge Of Sanity) as well as special liner-notes by the band in its CD format.
Next to the CD format THE COMING OF CHAOS (RE-ISSUE 2024) will also be available as LP on 180g vinyl (Unlimited black vinyl and 500x copies limited transp. blue vinyl) and as Digital Album.
https://sacramentum.se/
"Wrapped in Talons" weaves a poetic tapestry of mortality, loss, and the cyclical nature of life and death. Each word intertwines seamlessly with the melancholic melody, creating a deeply immersive experience that lingers long after the final note fades.
With "Twilight's Heart," Cloven invites listeners to traverse a sonic landscape where darkness meets beauty, and every note echoes the eternal dance between life and death.
www.facebook.com/Cloven137
"WHERE THE VOID BEGINS is the brother song of “The Long Lost”, off our 2022 album “Alkahest” - not in an obvious way but it felt like continuing on a story that wasn't complete. It's the heavy one on this album and ends up in a total rock n roll frenzy. Additionally, it is the first one we wrote that ended up on this album, so it still carries the spirit of the previous album in a way.”
Stream the new single here: https://sarcator.lnk.to/WhereTheVoidBeginsNe
The thrash metal cryptids known as BRAY ROAD is back with a brand new single and music video, titled "Burn."
This pummeling, in-your-face aggressive track represents a fusion of the band members' experiences and diverse musical tastes, delivering a sound that’s as raw as it is relentless. "Burn" is a must-listen for fans of driving guitar riffs, thunderous bass, fast drums, and the unapologetic energy of thrash and groove metal. As the first taste of their upcoming (and currently untitled) album, "Burn" kicks off a bold plan to release a series of singles and content leading up to its full release.
The band comments, "We are clawing at the walls and foaming at the mouth to unleash this banger of a track. Turn it up and summon your inner beast!"
The band has tapped Ghost Cult Magazine for the exclusive premiere of the official music video for "Burn."
BRAY ROAD derives its name from an actual road in Elkhorn, WI, where stories of the popular cryptozoological werewolf-like creature, the Beast of Bray Road, is said to stalk the area.
The band’s debut full-length recording (recorded in 2015 via Cavern Entertainment), Feast Upon the Helpless was released in the Spring of 2017.
BRAY ROAD’s follow-up 5-song E.P. entitled Formation was released in early 2019 and highlighted the band’s direction featuring a more aggressive and heavy approach across the board, while still maintaining the Thrash / Groove Metal elements that complimented the BRAY ROAD sonic landscape.
BRAY ROAD's latest release "Focused.Fierce.Relentless..." 2023, highlights the band's current musical direction.
BRAY ROAD has shared the stage with and opened for International touring acts such as Testament, Raven, Jungle Rot and the legendary Grim Reaper, Battlecross, Morbid Saint, Deceased, Embalmer, N.S.O.A. RAVEN , Whiplash, Prong, DRI, TOXXIC, Morta Skuld, Ross The Boss, and many regional touring acts, and continue to storm the local and regional scene with some of the best bands and venues around.
Bray Road is:
Nino Anthony – Vocals/Guitars
Peter Kissane - Drums
David Moran - Bass
https://www.youtube.com/user/brayroad420
https://www.facebook.com/brayroadband
Hot on the heels of their heralded debut album, Razor Wire – originally self-released in early 2023, but released internationally by DYING VICTIMS later that summer – MEAN MISTREATER return with their second full-length, Do or Die. Their debut served as a declaration of intent, showcasing a sound that is both feral and refined. Rejecting the confines of conventional labels like “female-fronted” or “NWOTHM,” MEAN MISTREATER here assert their identity as a powerful collective, committed to pushing the boundaries of traditional heavy metal. With their uncompromising attitude and undeniable skill, they stand out in a crowded genre, ready to carve out their own place in the heavy metal landscape.
The songwriting is largely unchanged on Do or Die – classic metal melded with retro hard rock, with foremost influences being Warlock, Chastain, and early W.A.S.P. – but MEAN MISTREATER’s execution is off the charts here. Urgent, passionate, like street-walking cheetahs with hearts full of napalm, the Texas natives fire off one rough ‘n’ ready anthem after another here, keeping that songwriting short / sharp / shocked. Indeed, it’s difficult to find a record this concise – eight songs in 27 minutes – that also feels so complete. It’s fair to say, then, that this blazing band is firing on every cylinder as they ascend the traditional metal ladder, leaving audiences hungry for more of their unapologetic sound and intoxicating live shows.
Proving that they’re no flash in the pan, with Do or Die do MEAN MISTREATER continue to build on their early success, delivering the intense and captivating music that fans have come to expect from them.
Tracklist1 Killer Red
2 One Survivor
3 Nothing's Free
4 Walk With Fire
5 Do Or Die
6 Road Dogs
7 Three of Swords
8 Release the Wolf
Line-up:
Jon Gibson - Bass
Joaquin Ridgell - Drums
Quinten Lawson - Guitars
Alex Wein - Guitars
Janiece Gonzalez - Vocals
From Austin, USA
Artwork:
Edgar Regalado
Release date:
21st February 2025
Release info:
Regular edition on black vinyl, with insert, poster, sticker, postcard and download code.
Special edition on transparent blue vinyl, with insert, poster, sticker, postcard download code and patch.
CD edition with sticker, obi
www.dyingvictims.com
https://dyingvictimsproductions.bandcamp.com/
Following the critical and fan-acclaimed debut "On The Line Of Nothing And Something" (2021, Wormholedeath), the relentless quartet returns stronger than ever. Armed with blistering riffs, ferocious energy, and a lethal dose of thrash and death metal fury, "Where Death Hunts" is set to solidify ATROX TRAUMA as a force to be reckoned with.
Brace yourselves as "Where Death Hunts" emerges from the depths to strike on April 18, 2025. Stay tuned for more details!
"We pushed our boundaries while creating this album, aiming to surpass our first LP in every way," the band shared. "We dedicated countless hours in the studio to perfecting the sound and atmosphere of each track, ensuring it aligns seamlessly with its lyrical themes and mood. The result is "Where Death Hunts" and we’re incredibly proud of it. We can’t wait to share it with the world!"
Carlo
Bellotti (Wormholedeath A&R) stated: "I’m thrilled to announce that Atrox Trauma, the Hungarian thrash-death metal band, has officially re-joined the Wormholedeath family for the release of their upcoming sophomore album Where Death Hunts. This is a significant step forward for the band, whose sound blends the aggressive energy of thrash with the darker, heavier atmospheres of death metal, a combination that resonates with influences like Slayer, Sepultura, and Exodus. Having followed Atrox Trauma’s journey since their first record in 2021, I was immediately impressed by their professionalism, dedication, and the sheer power of their sound. Where Death Hunts is a bold declaration from a band that has matured and refined their craft. As part of our collaboration, I'm excited to continue supporting Atrox Trauma's mission to push boundaries and reach new heights with this release. As A&R, it’s always a pleasure to sign bands with such raw energy and potential. Where Death Hunts promises to be a game-changer in the thrash and death metal scenes, we're committed to ensuring that this album gets the attention it deserves on a global scale. Keep an eye on these guys—they’re about to make a serious impact.
Stay tuned for the album’s release and prepare for a sonic assault that will not be easily forgotten!"
As a first glimpse of what’s to come, the band has released a video for their hard-hitting new track, "We Hate Each Other".
Atrox Trauma was founded in 2008, in Hungary. Their goal according to the music genre was clear from the beginning, thrash metal with death metal influences. The band recorded 2 EP-s during its earlier years besides performing on live gigs. The band's strength increased in 2019 and they have been spinning at an unstoppable speed since then. It gave a series of concerts in its motherland and countries in the neighborhood. The band creates a huge experience for the listeners with its tight, intense, fast, and face-tearing music.
In 2022 they released their first LP called 'On The Line Of Nothing And Something' by the Italian label WormHoleDeath.The listener can experience everything from the most intense immersion to melodic thrash metal. Four music videos are providing visual support for the fan approachable experience.
By the end of 2024, they took the stage in a lot of countries, performing in tours, and festivals and also recorded their second LP ”Where Death Hunts”.
Line up:
Imre Török – Vocal, guitar
András Székely – Lead guitar
Gyula Tábori – Bass guitar
Gergely Győri - Drums
www.youtube.com/channel/UCrKcJkba3rZAPjVPfw__RhA
www.facebook.com/atroxtraumaband
Newly re-mixed and re-mastered by Dan Swanö at Unisound (Dissection, Opeth, Marduk, etc.), the album’s revamped version also comes with brand-new artwork by Kristian “Necrolord” Wåhlin (Dissection, Bathory, Edge Of Sanity) as well as special liner-notes by the band in its CD format.
Next to the CD format THE COMING OF CHAOS (RE-ISSUE 2024) will also be available as LP on 180g vinyl (Unlimited black vinyl and 500x copies limited transp. blue vinyl) and as Digital Album.
https://sacramentum.se/
"Wrapped in Talons" weaves a poetic tapestry of mortality, loss, and the cyclical nature of life and death. Each word intertwines seamlessly with the melancholic melody, creating a deeply immersive experience that lingers long after the final note fades.
With "Twilight's Heart," Cloven invites listeners to traverse a sonic landscape where darkness meets beauty, and every note echoes the eternal dance between life and death.
www.facebook.com/Cloven137
NEWS 15.12.2024
VIOLENTOR – „BURN IN METAL“
Genre: Speed / Thrash MetalFFO: Venom, Motörhead, Bulldozer, Gehennah und Oldschool-Punkrock.
Label: Folter Records
Vertrieb: Alive
VÖ: 13.12.2024
The Return of the Assassins! Folter Records präsentiert stolz: "Burn in Metal", das neue Werk der Italiener VIOLENTOR, die hiermit ihre »20 Years in Metal« zelebrieren.
VIOLENTOR ist ein rohes Power-Trio in der Tradition von Motörhead und Venom – nur schneller und dreckiger! Ein rauer Mix der Einflüsse von Bandchef Alessio aka Dog und seinen Mitstreitern: Punk, Thrash, Speed und Wahnsinn – ein wüster, kompromissloser Sound, der eine obskure Atmosphäre erzeugt und in klaustrophobische Alpträume abdriftet. Oder, um es mit Dogs eigenen Worten zu sagen: "We are 100% Metal. No compromises, no prisoners. We are the most hated Italian band. We become wild animals live – an intense and extreme massacre for your ears. We kill posers, spit on the cross, piss on your graves!"
VIOLENTOR are:
Alessio Medici – Gitarre & Vocals
Michał Golbik – Drums
Roy Noizer Elguera – Bass
All songs written and arranged by Violentor. Recorded in hell. Mix & master by Ronnie Ripper – Naked Man Productions.
Discography:
Violentor (2011)
Rot (2012)
Maniacs (2015)
Putrid Stench (2019)
Manifesto di Odio (2022)
Burn in Metal (2024)
https://www.facebook.com/FolterRecordsGermany
ETERNAL RETURNS –„ LET THERE BE SIN “
Hailing from Thane (Mumbai), Eternal Returns is a powerhouse metal band that has been tearing through the scene since 2010. Their name draws inspiration from the ancient Indian philosophical concept of the eternal cycle—birth, life, death, and rebirth—a theme deeply rooted in Indian spirituality. This ethos resonates through their music, lyrics, and identity, forging a sound that is as profound as it is powerful.
Blending the raw aggression of modern metal with hauntingly melodic undertones, Eternal Returns crafts a soundscape that is both destructive and deeply accessible. Their lyrical themes delve into mythology, existentialism, and the human struggle for liberation—a cathartic journey through the endless cycle of existence.
The new album is here :
Prepare for darkness. Brace yourself for let there be sin.
The album artwork is more than a visual—it’s a narrative. Each symbol encapsulates a facet of humanity’s Eternal Struggle:
Crown – The weight of Pride.
Star (Baphomet) – The slumber of Sloth.
Pig Head – The feast of Gluttony.
Eye with Dollar – The hunger of Greed.
Dagger – The sting of Envy.
Heart – The fire of Lust.
Nuclear – The fury of Wrath.
At the heart of the chaos lies the diamond, encircled by the serpent—an emblem of the band itself. This intricate masterpiece, forged in chaos, symbolizes Eternal Returns’ vision: raw, precious, and ready to unleash its unrelenting might.
Will you face the sins within?
Tracklist:1. Sloth
2. Lust
3. Envy
4. Greed
5. Gluttony
6. Wrath
7. Pride
8. Emasculator
From the crushing grooves of thrash to the soaring melodies of death metal, Eternal Returns transcends boundaries and redefines the limits of heavy music. Their sonic alchemy merges melodic death, metalcore, thrash, and groove into a singular, awe-inspiring force.
Experience the Sins Within
Artwork by the incredible @fajar_rahadian_artwork
Follow Eternal Returns on their journey and join the revolution. The cycle begins anew. Will you dare to enter?
https://brutalrecords.com/eternal-returns/
BLOOD FEAST continues to forge its own twisted thrash metal path with the release of their 4th full-length album, Infinite Evolution. Fans old and new will not be disappointed, as the ‘Unholy Trinity’ of releases from the band’s early days – Kill For Pleasure (1987), Face Fate (1988, EP) and Chopping Block Blues (1990) – and the band’s 2017 comeback album The Future State Of Wicked influence much of the new album. All the speed, brutality and twists ’n’ turns the band is known for remain intact and in your face.
BLOOD FEAST was formed by Adam Tranquilli, Gary Markowich (vocals), Kevin Kuzma (drums) and Lou Starita (bass) in 1985 as Blood Lust. They quickly wrote and recorded their classic 4-song demo, The Suicidal Missions. Shortly after, they became a 5-piece with the addition of Michael Basden on guitar. The band was then approached by New Renaissance Records to contribute songs to their Thrash Metal Attack (Menacing Thunder) and Speed Metal Hell 3 (The Suicidal Missions). This prompted the name change to BLOOD FEAST. New Renaissance then offered a record deal, which led to the recording of the classic Kill For Pleasure album and a US tour with DEATH ANGEL. The Face Fate EP quickly followed.
Shortly after writing and recording their proposed 2nd album, Adam left the band. The remaining 4 members then re-recorded these songs, which became the album Chopping Block Blues. The band broke up shortly after the album's release in early 1990. The original 5-man BLOOD FEAST reunited for an appearance at the NJ March Metal Meltdown in 1999, but further activity was not to be. A second reunion began in 2007, albeit only with original members Tranquilli and Kuzma. Bassist Tom Lorenzo and vocalist Chris Natalini came on board in 2010, just in time for the band's first appearance at Headbangers Open Air in Germany (they were invited back in 2013 and 2017). During this stretch, Adam began writing new material, with the band even playing an early version of INRI at select shows.
The incarnation of BLOOD FEAST retaking its place in the metal ranks today began to take shape in March of 2014, with the addition of guitarist CJ Scioscia. When drummer Joe Moore joined a few months later, the unit was complete and work immediately began on what would become The Future State Of Wicked album. Live performances became far more frequent, featuring appearances at True Thrash Fest 2015 in Osaka, Japan, Hells Headbash 2 in Cleveland, Ohio, Lima MetalFest II in Lima, Peru and the aforementioned return to Headbangers Open Air in 2017. The album was released on Hells Headbangers Records in the Spring of 2017, in time to coincide with an opening slot for Kreator and Obituary on that year’s Decibel Tour at the TLA in Philadelphia.
In late 2017, Moore was replaced by former M.O.D. touring drummer Adam Kieffer. Both Adams have an extensive history, most notably in the bands Headlock and Without End (of which Lorenzo was also a member). AK slotted in perfectly, and work immediately began on a new EP entitled Chopped, Sliced And Diced. This featured one new song (Concubine) along with new recordings of 4 songs from the band’s early records.
Work on LP #4, Infinite Evolution, began in late 2019. However, the sudden ’pause’ caused by the COVID-19 virus in early 2020 allowed for reflection on the situation. After much consideration it was decided that Adam Tranquilli would add lead vocal to his guitar duties – thus ending Natalini’s time with the band. Also, after having the help of bass player extraordinaire Mike LePond of SYMPHONY X for the album, new bassist Dave Kramer joined the fold in late 2023. Now, after all the unintended interruptions and diversions, the album is finally available via long time label Hells Headbangers. Written by Tranquilli and Scioscia, it is a fierce statement of intent while adding a few new wrinkles. And in a first for BLOOD FEAST, there is a promotional video for the song “Outbreak”.
With the world opened up again, 2024 is shaping up to present a bright future for BLOOD FEAST.
Adam Tranquilli • guitar/lead vocals
Dave Kramer • bass guitar/backing vocals
Adam Kieffer • drums
CJ Scioscia • guitar
https://www.facebook.com/bloodfeastlegions
http://www.bloodfeastlegions.com/
Grapeshot was born as a band formed in Madrid during Christmas 2010. With three records under their belt they are a recognizable force on Spanish scene. Their latest release, an EP titled “Oblivion” was released in November 2024.
Video link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rUBwBDjBGAI
Back in 2010, Esteban (vocalist) was excited to become partners with members of Elecktra (José A. Poveda) and Terroristars (Marcos de la Calle), bands that he had heard and seen live a few years before.
A few months later, in May 2011, they gave their first concert in Madrid. With a strong Groove and Thrash base, the songs take on their own personality, with some southern and alternative metal touches. They immediately recorded a first demo in the rehearsal room with 6 cuts of which they made a short home run to sell at concerts and gain a foothold in the Madrid underground scene.
In 2012 their first studio work 'Sons of Betrayal' was released, a 4-song EP where the band is already beginning to sound more compact and with a minimally decent production. One of their songs 'Riots' has a certain pull on YouTube and shortly after the band manages to reach the final of the Wacken Metal Battle in Barcelona. After a couple of years of concerts, almost all of them in Madrid, some in the Basque Country, Catalonia, Castilla la Mancha...
In 2014 they recorded their first studio LP 'The Scene', where they achieved a starker and more extreme sound, calling for the first time the attention of some specialized media and managing to leave the outskirts of Madrid on more than one occasion to demonstrate their forcefulness live. They manage to win several band contests and sneak into festivals such as Metal Lorca and Arrastro Rock.
In 2017 they released 'All About to End' which represents a qualitative and professional leap. In the following months Grapeshot will enter their most intense period of concerts, reaching the final of Wacken Metal Battle one more time, this time being runners-up. That year we were able to see them take the Granito Rock stage, being the sensation of the night, for many even above the headliners Turisas.
Since then, the road and work on new compositions occupy most of the time for Grapeshot, who in 2020 begins to record his third studio LP, however the pandemic stops the production of the album in its tracks until July 2020. Faced with a bleak outlook in the music industry, the album's release on the market is delayed until May 2021. 'Suckcess' takes them to tour a large part of the Iberian geography, reaping notable success from critics and the public. 'Suckcess' represents the consolidation of their style, with better production and more polarized sounds, which play with extremes and with melodic and catchy parts.
In 2024 and with the new stable and consolidated lineup Grapeshot releases its new EP 'Oblivion' in November. With 5 songs that show a good example of the band's maturity, with effective songs that play with new sounds, at times softer but also more abrasive, flirting with Sludge Metal or Southern Rock if necessary. A work that marks the opening of a new era for Grapeshot.
MEMBERS
Esteban Muñoz (singer): 2010 - present
José A. Poveda (guitar): 2010 - present
Marcos de la Calle (drums): 2010 - present
Borja Cabello (guitar): 2013 - 2020 (bassist) 2021 - present (guitarist)
Miguel García-Monge (bass): 2021 - present
PAST MEMBERS
Javier Pina (guitar): 2010 - 2021
Humberto Castañeda (bass): 2010 – 2013
https://www.facebook.com/GRAPESHOT.METAL
"Prelude Of Loss" was born once again from the meeting of the three souls that make up this creature (Gerassimos Evangelou - LORD AGHEROS, Antonio Billé - ANAKONDA and Andrea Tilenni - FEAR OF ETERNITY, ex SINOATH) and will be released in March 2025. A mandatory listening to those who have their musical background in the most melancholy dynamics of Metal and Post Rock of KATATONIA, SWALLOW THE SUN and NOVEMBRE, this new album will dig into your soul in search of the most hidden emotions!
https://linktr.ee/mykingdommusic
https://www.facebook.com/eternalwhitetrees
For fans of : Behexen, Seed of Iblis, and Dissection
"Anti-Cosmic Rebellion" delivers a relentless and immersive sonic experience that delves deep into themes of rebellion, darkness, and transcendence through anti-religious mutiny. The lyrics of songs such as "Qasam Be Shaytan", performed in his native Farsi, express a strong and defiant nihilism towards religion, particularly Islam. Other tracks, including the intro, incorporate verses from the Quran sung in reverse - a strikingly blasphemous and provocative display of artistry by Atash.
The album is now available digitally via Bandcamp and YouTube, under the label Iblis Manifestations. Physical copies will follow in early 2025.
Tracklist:1) Al-Fatihah
2) Wrath Of Gods
3) Shadows Of Death
4) Possessed By The Void
5) Mesmerized
6) Qasam Be Shaytan
7) To Evil Thou Shall Succumb
8) Solar Apocalypse
9) Nordnundet (Taake Cover)
10) Al-Etmam
"Anti-Cosmic Rebellion" was mixed and mastered by Manticore Productions, while the cover art was done by Viltisvm.
As previously reported, Omid is facing deportation from Norway. Due to cultural differences and the genre's association with anti-religious sentiment, Atash, the sole member of Kaaboos, fears for his life if he is forced to return to Iran.
Omid, known by his stage name "Atash," fled Iran in 2019 seeking refuge in Norway, known for its deep black metal history. He envisioned Norway as a place where he could freely express himself musically and delve deeper into the genre's spiritual and empowering aspects.
However, in response to his music and antitheocratic stance under the Kaaboos moniker, Atash faced threats from certain groups. Fearing for his safety, he sought asylum in Norway.
After four years of residing in Norway, the Norwegian Immigration offices (UDI & UNE) rejected Atash's asylum claim and issued a deportation order. The decision disregards the potential dangers Atash faces upon returning to Iran.
Heavy metal, punk, and rock are deemed blasphemous and illegal in Iran. Participation in such music can lead to severe punishment, imprisonment, or even death.
Atash has a chance to appeal the decision, but legal representation comes at a steep cost. His lawyer requires a total of €17,000, of which Atash has already exhausted €6,000. Currently unemployed due to his asylum seeker status, Atash is struggling to cover basic necessities, let alone the remaining legal fees.
Atash has launched a fundraiser to raise the necessary funds for his legal battle. He pleads with the black metal community and anyone who values artistic freedom to donate and help him fight for his right to remain in Norway.
Donate here: https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/urgent-fundraiser-for-metal-refugee
https://www.facebook.com/IblisManifestations/
https://kaaboos.bandcamp.com/
Detroit (MI) - Melodic/Power Thrashers, AMONG THESE ASHES, have released a drum playthrough video, featuring Kyle Wagner, for "THE ENEMY IN I," a track from new album, EMBERS OF ELYSIUM. The video was created by Akuro Productions and is available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1_L_E6kzP5c
Embers of Elysium was released on December 6 via Alone Records! The album clocks in at over an hour of music and features 12 new tracks, plus a bonus song.
In discussing the new level reached on Embers of Elysium, guitarist Richard Clark states that it "is quite the leap for us in every aspect from Dominion Enthroned. Where Dominion was a full concept album, the first eight tracks on Embers of Elysium are standalone, and the last four tracks are part of a fictional sci-fi/horror concept called Chronicles of the Obsidian Reign. I can say with confident humility that every song on this album was crafted and delivered without compromise. The wide range of all of our influences is on display on this album. I think we executed it tastefully and with precision, and I hope it resonates powerfully with listeners."
Track
Listing:1. Embers of Elysium
2. Serpents Among Rats
3. Faceless War Machines
4. Of One Blood
5. Stronger Than Death
6. Storm Within
7. The Undertow
8. The Enemy In I
9. Through Ethereal Voids
10. The Hybrid Bloodline
11. A Presence Unknown
12. The Obsidian Reign
*13. The Undertow (feat. Brooke Rousseau)
*Bonus track, featuring vocalist Brooke Rousseau (Lady Luna and the Devil).
Credits:
Recorded by Among These Ashes.
Mixed and mastered by Matt Roach.
Cover Art by Jayson Cessna
Kyle Wagner photo by Dark Dimm Photography.
Line-Up:
Richard Clark: lead/rhythm guitar, backing vocals, production, and songwriter
Jean-Pierre Abboud (JP): Lead and harmony vocals. JP is also the vocalist for traditional metal band, Traveler
Dylan Hamann: Rhythm guitar.
Kane Bochatyn: Bass
Kyle Wagner: Drums
Bio:
Among These Ashes is a melodic power/thrash metal band hailing from Detroit, Michigan (USA). The band's central focus is the creation of stellar, highly-memorable metal songs. The group's sound is crushingly heavy and punctuated by cerebral arrangements, thought-provoking lyrics, and dynamic shifts in tempo and aggression. Among These Ashes' debut musical offering, Dominion Enthroned, is a conceptual tour de force, inspired by modern societal parallels and struggles. Originally released independently, the record was later re-released under a single-album contract with Alone Records on vinyl and CD formats.
In April 2023, the band released an original single, entitled "The Enemy in I," which lyrically chronicles the woes of self-destruction. The band recorded a cover of "Sirens" by Savatage as an accompaniment to this release. In March 2024, Among These Ashes independently released a cover of W.A.S.P. track, "Restless Gypsy."
The band features Jean-Pierre Abboud (Traveler) on lead and harmony vocals, Dylan Hamann (Variform) and Richard Clark on lead and rhythm guitars, Kane Bochatyn on bass, and Kyle Wagner (Nethergate) on drums. Together, this line-up is committed to its vision of consistently delivering uncompromisingly heavy music to the metal hordes.
https://www.facebook.com/AmongTheseAshesMetal
After
'The Tower' and 'Asmodeus', now comes 'WALK WITH ME' the third
music video to be unleashed from VÖLVA'S grim and merciless
album, DESIRES PROFANE. A hymn of lust and temptation, a
pledge of dedication to the dark, 'Walk With Me' is another example of the raw
black metal power that rages in the veins of these Swedish witches.The video for 'Walk With Me' was recorded live at studio Quaalude, Malmö, by Oliver Dahl and Axel Brandt - and you can watch it right here
Desires Profane was released on November 28th - on CD by Grind To Death Records and vinyl by Fiadh Productions - and the critical response has been excellent, with the likes of Distorted Sound Magazine, Metal.de, Metal Division Magazine and many, many more handing out praise and plaudits.
Follow the whispers in your heart and join the Völva coven!
https://www.grindtodeathrecords.com/
https://fiadh.bandcamp.com/
https://imperativepr.co.uk/artist-volva.html
Hailing from the vibrant city of Liepāja, Overcast Rain is
poised to make waves in the global metal scene once again with their highly
anticipated third studio album, Black Death. Set for release on April 11,
2025, under the esteemed Brutal Records banner,
this album promises to redefine the boundaries of dark metal with a sonic
assault like no other.A Legacy Forged in Darkness
Formed in 2014 by the visionary duo Mihails Maslovs (vocals/guitar) and Kolja Kirk (drums), Overcast Rain has emerged as a beacon of Latvia’s thriving metal scene. Over the past decade, the band has undergone remarkable evolution, marked by lineup transformations and sonic experimentation, solidifying their place as one of the genre’s most dynamic and innovative forces.
Their discography boasts two critically acclaimed albums:
Since You Die (July 11, 2020)
My God Hates Me (March 1, 2022)
These releases have earned the band significant accolades, with tracks like “All Hope Is Gone” breaking into the Destrokit Rock Chart Top 50 and securing spots on the prestigious European Metal Channel rankings. Recognized as cultural milestones, both albums are enshrined in the National Library of Latvia.
The Evolution of Overcast Rain
After a brief hiatus, Mihails Maslovs and Andris Aleksejevs reignited the band in 2018, channeling a renewed vision to craft a heavier, more aggressive sound. The addition of new members and the transition away from female vocals heralded a bold new era for Overcast Rain. This revamped lineup debuted with electrifying performances at Bunker13 Fest and clinched second place at the Fresh Blood competition, setting the stage for their meteoric rise.
Their relentless energy and captivating performances have taken them across Europe and beyond, with standout appearances at premier festivals such as Dark Malta Fest, GoatHell Metal Fest, Barbar Fest, and DiFest. Sharing stages with icons like Die Krupps, Blood Red Throne, Psyclon Nine, and Ost+Front, Overcast Rain has solidified their reputation as a must-see act on the global metal circuit.
Black Death: A New Chapter
Overcast Rain finished album Black Death, a collection of 13 tracks that includes both brand-new songs and remastered fan favorites. This ambitious release showcases their relentless drive to push the boundaries of dark metal and promises to be a landmark achievement in their career.
Tracklist:
Intro
Black Death
Satanic Slut
Rain
Nightmare
Shadows
Damned
Lost
Motherland
Helloween
White Snow (feat. Artyom Kuricyn - Yomi on Flute (mokshan lang)
War (remastered)
Winter Depression (remastered)
The Current Lineup
Mihails Maslovs – Vocals, Guitar, Keyboard
Marks Širokovs – Drums, Samples, Backing Vocals
Rudolf Vistiņš – Guitar, Bass, Backing Vocals
Andris Aleksejevs – Lead Guitar
Leonidas Heidemanis – Lead Guitar
Aleksandrs Tiškevičs – Bass
A Storm Is Coming
As Overcast Rain gears up to release their heaviest single video yet, anticipation is reaching fever pitch. Under the Brutal Records banner, this dark metal powerhouse is ready to usher in a new era of dominance.
Stay tuned for updates—the storm is just beginning.
https://linktr.ee/brutalrecords.official
https://songwhip.com/overcastrain/
DREAMING DEATH Reveal Title Track From Upcoming Debut EP SINSITER
MINISTERAustralian Death Metal force DREAMING DEATH, featuring members of Beyond Mortal Dreams, Oath of Damnation, has unleashed the title track from their debut EP, Sinister Minister. A feral mix of old-school Death Thrash energy and chilling modern brutality, the track is a perfect introduction to the band’s raw and unrelenting sound.
YouTube: https://youtu.be/odlArf9yBnI
Bandcamp: https://lavadome.bandcamp.com/album/sinister-minister
The full Sinister Minister EP will be released on December 20th, 2024, on CD and digitally via Lavadome Productions. Featuring five tracks of relentless intensity, the EP channels the unholy spirit of Death Metal’s golden age.
Line-up:
Pahl Hodgson – Guitars, Bass, Vocals
Ross Duncan – Guitars, Bass
Matt "Skitz" Sanders – Drums
www.lavadome.org
The concept behind NUCLEAR DOOM STATE was to shed light on what we are experiencing in societies worldwide. The corrupt governments, the top 1% of the wealthiest individuals in the world, religious institutions, and social media platforms all play a hand in our collective suffering. The title track of the album serves as a sort of premonition of what’s to come if we continue down the path we’re currently on. Meanwhile, W.A.R. is more of a rallying cry for the middle and poorer classes to unite and change the current state of our lives. Stylistically this album was heavily influenced by bands like Death, Exodus, Power Trip, Slayer, and Gojira. It took a little less than a year to complete the album even with a lineup change in 2022. When our newest members Rob Maldonado and Ameer “TheBeheader ” Aljallad joined the band in April of 2023 we immediately went to work on all the songs that had been written over the years that would make up this album. Together we came up with some great ideas for the songs to have them reach their full potential. Rob himself even contributed to the album with his song titled Primordial Combat which was influenced lyrically by the anime series Baki Hanma
Tracklist1. The Day After…
2. W.A.R.
3. Nuclear Doom State
4. Psychological Maceration
5. An Insatiable Lust For Violence
6. Primordial Combat
7. Taxed To Death
On a cold February day in 2018, Gil Vives, Randy Reiser, and Amir Jairazbhoy began discussing their musical journey over some beers in a New York City bar. The trio soon started writing what would ultimately become their debut album, March To Your Grave. They completed their lineup with the addition of George Garcia in October 2018. Two months later, they played their first show together to a sold-out crowd at Gussy’s Bar & Grill in Queens, NY, under the name Final Siege. The band released their debut album, March To Your Grave, independently on August 6, 2021.
In November 2022, co-founding members Amir Jairazbhoy and Randy Reiser took a step back as the band moved into its next phase of development. By April 15, 2023, Final Siege had solidified their new lineup with Ameer "The Beheader" Aljallad on drums and Rob Maldonado on guitar. The band’s musical influences include Death, Thrash, and Groove metal, and their lyrics explore themes of rebellion, war, and the mental toll of living in a conflict-ridden world. Final Siege has performed alongside national acts such as Suffocation, Atheist, Wrath, Enforcer, DRI, and Warbringer.
www.finalsiege.net
www.facebook.com/finalsiege
www.youtube.com/@finalsiege6379
CORRODING SOUL – “CORRODING SOUL”
Label: Independent ReleaseRelease Date: January 24th 2025
Genre: Atmospheric Black Metal/Post Black Metal
For fans of: Unrequited | Sylvaine | Ghost Bath | Deafheaven
I have left the pain behind me. I am free and unburdened, spinning and turning, racing through the currents of memory with a lightness of being I could never have imagined when the shadows of loss encircled me, pouring like a flood of desolation into my desperate lungs. The tides of black still swell and subside beneath me, but I can see the deep fissures and fractures in its surface, rich with colours and shades of illumination that my tortured gaze could never see before; before I laid down my arms and stepped into the cold blades of insubstantial knives, until I ceased to fight and embraced the darkness, finding victory in my defeat.
Corroding Soul is the solo atmospheric black metal project of multi-instrumentalist David Lovejoy, yet that simple description does not prepare the listener for everything that Corroding Soul the album has to offer. Building on the success of EPs Hopeless and Nothing, Corroding Soul sees Lovejoy diving deeper and soaring higher as he explores the farthest shores of black metal’s kingdom, bringing a wonderful multitude of emotions, a breathtaking palette of hues and colours to its monochrome world, breaking through the ice with blinding rays of warm sunlight. Corroding Soul is made up of four movements, four intrinsically linked soundscapes that create a veritable symphony of sound and imagination; each multifaceted gem forming part of a greater whole. Opening track, ‘Shadow’ begins in beautifully tranquil fashion, before the listener is cast into a vast, evocative dream where blast beats and emotive lead guitars enfold the harsh, impassioned vocals. There is a sense of flying high above a past of trauma, looking back on life’s pain and sorrow from a new perspective as the music shifts moods and tempos as smoothly as silk. Lead single, ‘Tempest’, sends the soul soaring, its towering splendour juxtaposed with delicate intimacy. Together with ‘Bound’ it forms the heart of Corroding Soul, the two tracks enfolding you and carrying you away on cresting waves of profound intensity. And then there is ‘Sapphire’, an epic track of incredible, effervescent energy and ineffable beauty, shot through with a silver thread of bitter sweet melancholy, remembrance for a life left behind and loves lost, adorned in some cultured lead guitar work which brings to mind the flawless work of Dave Gilmour. It’s an ending in hope and healing after an exhilarating sonic adventure.
Complete with the impactful artwork of Abhijit Asad, Corroding Soul will be released on January 24th and will be available directly from the band at the Corroding Soul Bandcamp page. Accept the invitation and let David Lovejoy’s remarkable music take you on a journey you will never forget.
Line-up:
David Lovejoy – All Music and Vocals
https://www.youtube.com/@CorrodingSoul
https://www.facebook.com/corrodingsoulofficial
French Iconoclastic and polymorphic Black Metal duo BERLIAL present the first single from sophomore album "NOURISHING THE DISASTER TO COME". The song is "NOUVEAU MONDE" and it is available on My Kingdom Music YouTube Channel at https://youtu.be/ZhKK4f2DDWs and on all digital platforms.
It's Black Metal built like a wall of sound to be oppressive and melodic including 90's keyboards, a Blackened Death break, electronic elements and spoken words to sustain lyrics without compromises.
It brings them alongside to bands such as Dødheimsgard, Akhlys, Blut Aus Nord, Deadspace, Afraid of Destinity, Raven Throne, Decline of the I.
BERLIAL, how to feed the disaster, knowing you can't do without it.
"Nourishing The Disaster To Come" will be released on February 7th, 2025 on My Kingdom Music in digipakCD, LP (black and splatter blue vinyls) and digital.
You can Pre-Order here: https://shorturl.at/84xCNMy Kingdom Music: Cover (realized by Jeff Grimal)
Tracklist:
1.The Last Dance
2. Nouveau Monde
3. We Deserve To Fall Again
4. Ivresse De La Finitude
5. Nourishing The Disaster To Come
6. Le Néant Pour Éternité
https://linktr.ee/mykingdommusic
http://www.facebook.com/berlial666
Canadian band Crown of Madness have created a form of death metal that's both dissonant and emotive which is refreshing in a genre that can too often sound too harsh and mechanical. The music even has a strange atmospheric quality to it which is comparable to label mates Devenial Verdict but both the bands have their own personal vision. Preorders for their debut full length are up now and two songs from it can be heard https://crownofmadnessdm.bandcamp.com/album/memories-fragmented
CROWN OF MADNESS – “MEMORIES FRAGMENTED”
For
fans of
Ulcerate, Devenial Verdict, Dysgnostic, GorgutsCrown of Madness have put out a slew of short-form releases, improving upon their sound with each one and culminating in this full length that sees the most evolved version of their music so far. As accomplished as it is, it also happens to be unique in the style of dissonant death metal - in that, it's deeply personal and palpably emotive, and that poignant, introspective mood pervades their entire album. The music almost has a melodic albeit melancholic quality to it that is refreshing for a style of music that usually sounds harsh and detached. At the same time the music is driven; the hypnotic riffs are invariably interspersed with bursts of blasts and there is good momentum generated in this calculated, undulating pattern which becomes addictive. 'Memories Fragmented' is a beautifully tempered album underpinned by unforgettable melodies, an ambitious release but one completely devoid of pretence, which is bound to be regarded as one of the standout albums in the style in the years to come.
Line up:
Sunshine Schneider - Guitar, Bass, Vocals
Connor Gordon - Drums
Artwork by Erskine Designs
Track listing
1. Visions From A Past Life
2. Sovereign Blood
3. Burdened
4. Ashes of Mine
5. When I Don't Remember You
6. Deafening
7. Sea of Fangs
8. Dreamless Nights No Longer
9. Hollow Thresher
10. The Grand Design
Release date - February 28th, 2025
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https://www.facebook.com/crownofmadnessmetal
Thank you very much!Kunal Choksi Label owner Transcending Obscurity Mumbai, India
GRAVETHORN'S new release "ATROCITAS" continues the debut release, "UNDERGROUND RITUALS OF THOSE UNSEEN". Harnessing the anger and sense of overcoming all who oppress- the battle wages on as we are slowly uniting as a people and coming together in numbers to dissolve those who feel the greed for power, whether religious, political, financial, or other. If there ever were an uprising, perhaps Atrocitas would be the soundtrack of a revolution. It was written and recorded in Krystof's studio when he had COVID-19, and some of the medication he was taking may have influenced how the music came out (perhaps it opened the doors to the spiritual world to share ideas of those no longer with us). Atrocitas also features contributions from notable collaborators, including Joshua Bednarski (from the band Atomic War Machine) and Dave Sharpe (from the bands Dead by Wednesday, End Time Illusion, The Cro-Mags, and Dave Ellefson’s [of Megadeth] side band).
Tracklist1. Atrocitas
2. The Great Thaw
3. Epic Battle
4. Destined to Burn
5. In Vengeance We Hunt
6. Barbaric War Declared
7. Hymns of Forbidden Places (feat. Joshua Bednarski)
8. Within the Berserker
9. Victory by Sunrise (feat. Dave Sharpe)
10. Creeping Death (Metallica Cover)
Gravethorn is a Blackened Death Metal band from Las Vegas, NV, formed in 2021 by Krystof during his journey to learn extreme metal mixing in his home studio, built during the 2020 pandemic. Initially working with recordings from his previous band Achromatica, which eventually disbanded, Krystof continued creating music, resulting in the release of several songs on Spotify and YouTube. Drummer Bob Hill (from Achromatica) later joined, and in October 2023, they unleashed their debut album, Underground Rituals of Those Unseen, which received critical acclaim from outlets like Metalized, Rock Hard, and Slowly We Rot.
Gravethorn's unique sound blends influences from bands like Emperor, Deicide, Amon Amarth, and even The Doors and Led Zeppelin, creating a distinctive blend of Blackened Death Metal. Known for embracing collaboration, the band has worked with notable musicians, including Glenn Lai (Achromatica) and Brian Crapser (Putrid Decay).
While quarantined with COVID-19 in October 2023, Krystof channeled his energy into writing and recording new material, resulting in the upcoming 2024 album Atrocitas, set to be released via Wormholedeath Records. Gravethorn continues to defy rigid genre classifications, staying true to their simple goal of making metal music, unbound by specific labels.
www.youtube.com/@gravethorn
www.facebook.com/p/Gravethorn
Finnish Deathgrind band Cannibal Accident is set to release their fifth studio album 'Disgust' on February 28th 2025 via Inverse Records.
The second double single 'Itseinhon Kusisella Alttarilla / Darken the Attic' is unleashed today. The music video is also done for the first track and it features Nikki666 on guest vocals.
Video
is available here: https://youtu.be/GuPBSDV3YvoListen to the double-single on streaming services: https://push.fm/fl/ca-itseinho
Kurwa Doktor comments the tracks:
Itseinhon Kusisella Alttarilla
- It's the third time when our friend Nikki 666 has written lyrics and arranged them onto our song, again manifesting the obnoxiously marvellous "punk rock" side of Cannibal Accident.
Darken The Attic
- Dissonant grindcore, blackmetallish anguish and claustrophobic horror are the ingredients of this song, which differs drastically from most the material the band has ever written.
Upcoming gigs:
14.12. Tallinn (Estonia)
28.02. Turku (Finland)
01.03. Pori (Finland)
Cannibal Accident - Disgust (Album 2025)
Track list:
1. Explicit Everything
2. Toleraped
3. Darkest Auer
4. When Only Fans Blow On Empty Stage 5. Flesh Fabricant
6. Darken The Attic
7. Itseinhon Kusisella Alttarilla (feat. Nikki 666)
8. Mouthbreathing Bottomfeeder
9. In The Meat Of The Night
10. EU-rope Around Your Neck
11. Kemperverse (Kemper Trilogy part 3: Mama's Boy)
12. Wife Eater (Woman's Best Friend)
13. R.I.C.H. (Relying In Capital Heresy)
14. Viimene Fiitti (feat. Ulti-Make)
15. Omniworld
16. Inhumanely Precipitated Biodegradation
17. No One Loves You Anymore
18. I Want To Pay More Taxes
19. Insult / Result
20. Scorched Meat Tactics
Album cover by Maxime Taccardi
Biography:
Formed in 2007, Cannibal Accident have released four full-length albums and a number of smaller releases. Old-school grindcore, death metal, hardcore and mosh part(ie)s are combined in brutally cutting, compact songs where speed, heaviness and catchiness are the main denominators.
Cannibal Accident live on stage is a comprehensive psychophysical experience, no holds barred.
Listen to the first double-single 'Scorched Meat Tactics - Explicit Everything' https://push.fm/fl/cannibal-accident-scorched
Line-up:
Kolkka - guitar
Wilkman - drums
Raisio - low
Kurwa Doktor - high
Jondom - bass & backing howls
https://www.youtube.com/@CannibalAccident
https://www.facebook.com/cannibalaccident
Introducing MARROWOMB. This Chicago-based blackened-death entity is set to leave an indelible mark on the world of extreme music with its debut album, PHISENOMIE.
Over five years in the making, Phisenomie is the brain spawn of multi-instrumentalist Frank Lato and features drums by renowned session drummer Kevin Paradis (ex-Benighted).
MARROWOMB and Ghost Cult Magazine have teamed for the exclusive premiere of the album's lead single, "Vicarious Visage," a song that tells the story of an individual so consumed by their external persona that the façade they present to the world begins to reshape their inner self.
"This song did not come together easily," states Lato. "It started as a puzzle piece, and I didn’t know how to end it. Then, I remembered a couple of old riffs I had lying around for years. I put together the clean guitar break and the ending riffs that followed it and inserted them into the song. Once I heard this result, I knew it was finally finished. The ending to this one became one of my favorite passages on the record even though it took the longest to create."
Listen to "Vicarious Visage" at https://ghostcultmag.com/exclusive-single-premiere-marrowomb-shares-a-new-single-vicarious-visage-new-album-coming-soon/
Over eight meticulously crafted tracks, Phisenomie delivers an unrelenting experience that blurs the boundaries between extreme and experimental. Each song provides a labyrinth of ferocious riffs and punishing rhythms, showcasing Lato’s visionary approach to composition. Phisenomie immerses listeners in a soundscape that is both savage and cerebral. This debut offering is more than just an album—it is a journey through the depths of the human psyche, where chaos and catharsis converge.
Phisenomie is due out on February 21, 2025. Pre-order the album at https://marrowomb.bandcamp.com/album/phisenomie
The artwork for Phisenomie was done by Penny Slinger with layout by Frank Lato. Photography by the legendary Peter Beste.
Tracklisting:1) Phantasia Kataleptike
2) Sickness Unto Life
3) Vicarious Visage
4) Inner Ring
5) Black Gossamer
6) Veil of Cold
7) The Mirror
8) Despairloom
MARROWOMB is a blackened death metal project formed from the ashes of former Chicago-based bands Polyptych and Endmember in 2020. Spearheaded by mastermind Frank Lato, the artistry of MARROWOMB knows no bounds and takes an uncompromising approach to songwriting. The project takes its influences from various sources; however, the prominent focus is centered on internal conflict and struggle.
MARROWOMB opts for a simplistic approach to its lyrical content and concepts; however, this is not a surface-level entity. For those who choose to venture beyond the surface, there are rewards to seeking out additional truths, messages, and meanings within the music.
MARROWOMB is:
Frank Lato: guitars, bass, vocals, synths/programming
Kevin Paradis: drums
Guest appearances:
Greg Livas: solo on “The Mirror”
Curtis Vamarassi: solo on “Black Gossamer”
Shane Hill: solo on “Despairloom”
All guitar solos recorded by Greg Livas at Ohmstead Studios
https://marrowomb.bandcamp.com/album/phisenomie
Pre-order now: https://thecirclemusic.gr/product-category/distributed-stuff/?filter_artist-name=der-prager-handgriff
"Arglistige Täuschung" translated as "Deceptive Deception," is a masterpiece of dark industrial EBM that blends haunting atmospheres, intricate sound design, and disturbing melodies. Formed in 1990 in Witten, Germany by Stefan Schäfer (vocals) and Volker Rathmann (machines), the German group, known for their dark and uncompromising approach, solidified their reputation with this groundbreaking album.
"Arglistige Täuschung" was originally released in 1993 after a few tape releases, which proved to be a real commercial success for their record label with its sonic innovations and its post-DAF or Nitzer Ebb power and an underlying rawness that will remain the band's trademark over the years. A record that is both thought-provoking and captivating, from the first track "Tibet", the listener is immersed in a world of dissonance and dark beauty. It is a mood setter, preparing you for the psychological journey that awaits, without ever letting up.
The use of synthesizers is particularly masterful, with cold, metallic tones underpinned by warm, organic bass lines that give the album a sense of isolation and intimacy. One of the most notable features is the vocal delivery, which oscillates between haunting chants and a low bass voice. There is a sense of controlled chaos throughout the record, where sounds often seem on the verge of disintegration, but always held together by a singular and intense vision. It is dark, thought-provoking and bold, an album that will continue to reveal more with every listen. In short, “Arglistige Täuschung” is a triumph. Prager Handgriff have created something absolutely unique: a compelling and multifaceted sonic experience that showcases their immense creativity and bold approach to music. This is a record that demands attention, patience, and a willingness to embrace the uncomfortable.
“Arglistige Täuschung” Tracklist:A1.Tibet 03:54
A2.Deutschland? 03:30
A3.Klaustrophobie 03:26
A4.Flucht 03:58
A5.Herbst 05:50
B1.Das Du 03:52
B2.Zivilisation 03:27
B3.Monsun 03:38
B4.Bilder Meiner Angst 04:30
B5.Großstadtliebe 04:59
C1.Baskerville 06:08
C2.Wahnsinn 02:46
C3.Schwermetall 03:58
C4.Tollwut 03:28
D1.Prag 02:57
D2.Herzschlag 03:06 (Bonus Track)
D3.Morgengrauen 05:38 (Bonus Track)
D4.Zäsur 04:09 (Bonus Track)
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INSURRECTION
– “EXILED TO EARTH “Format: Music Cassette(digitally, only the 4 'ETE' EP tracks will be available to stream in 8-BIT)
Label: Tunnelgeur Records
INSURRECTION (NL) offers the ultimate blend between brutality, melody and catchiness with their raging melodic death/thrash. Hailing from the north of the Netherlands, founded in 2008, these Dutch thrashers released their critically acclaimed 6-track debut EP 'Catatonic' on Big Bad Wolf Records in 2015. First print sold-out in no time and Insurrection subsequently did a whole shitload of shows promoting this release in the Netherlands and Germany.
Following up their successful debut EP, Insurrection released full-length album ‘Circles Of Despair’ in 2019 on Big Bad Wolf/Headbangers Records (mix & mastering by Fredrik Nordström, who previously mixed In Flames, Arch Enemy, Dimmu Borgir etc.). Still tight and energetic, but pushing the envelope on this release by refining their death/thrash sound into a more diverse approach.
With 4-track EP ‘Exiled To Earth’, Insurrection presented their most melodic and mature release in 2023. Containing meticulously written and thought out melodeath/thrash tracks. Equally aggressive, upbeat and melodic, but with an added touch of prog and atmosphere this time. ‘Exiled To Earth’ was mixed and mastered by Mendel bij de Leij (Aborted, Severe Torture, Haliphron a.o.).
Critically acclaimed for their killer songwriting skills and their tight live performances (more than 120 shows played all over Europe with metal icons such as Destruction, Cryptopsy, King Diamond, Cradle Of Filth, Suffocation, Hypocrisy a.o.) during the past few years, Insurrections quality is no longer an underground secret. With a special edition re-release of ‘Exiled To Earth’ (including 10 (!) live & 8-BIT bonus tracks) these melodeath/thrashers are ready to rise like the tide out of the underground!
Tracklist:
Side A:
01. Hopeless World Below
02. The End Of Honesty
03. In Terram Extorres
04. Crimson Skies
05. Futile Existence(live)
06. Dawn Of Defeat(live)
07. Moribund(live)
8-BIT:
01. Hopeless World Below
02. The End Of Honesty
03. In Terram Extorres
04. Crimson Skies
05. Spiralling Down
06. On Circles Of Despair
07. Moribund
INSURRECTION is:
Douwe Talma: Drums
Marten Hutten: Guitar
Armand Venema: Guitar
Pieter Oeverling: Vocals/Bassguitar
https://www.facebook.com/Insurrectionofficial
Label: Ardua MusicRelease Date: February 7th 2025
Genre: Melodic Doom/Death Metal
For fans of: Paradise Lost | My Dying Bride | Shape Of Despair | Officium Triste
He stands upon the shore of a turbulent winter sea, snow drifting about his feet upon the dull, wet sand. A chill wind blows in across the colourless waves that reflect the colourless sky above, cutting through his thin shirt and carelessly unbuttoned coat that hangs uselessly from one shoulder. It bites at his skin with teeth like needles of ice, but he has no sense of feeling within or without. His empty eyes stare at the storm-tossed waters and he wonders if there is comfort to be found there, in the deep, dark places, hidden from the sun. A peace without end…
After years lost in the silence, far from sight though never far from memory, Inborn Suffering have returned. The kings of Parisian melodic, majestic doom death have emerged from the dust and shadows with a gargantuan new album of heart rending emotion…and while some unexpected returns bring with them only tarnished dreams and faded treasure, Pale Grey Monochrome adorns the Inborn Suffering legacy in sombre gravitas and shades of dusk and gold. As the foreboding ‘Wounding’ falls desolate into the arms of ‘From Lowering Tides’ sadness imbues every lamenting note. As an unkind world bows the shoulders beneath the weight of tragedy, this song swallows you into its darkness, sharing its bitter tears and shattered dreams. ‘Pale Grey Monochrome’ follows with a richly textured guitar riff, before the incredible heft of the first drum beat drives the air from your lungs, like a moment of terrible realisation. Exquisitely paced this wonderful title track leads you on, across vast wastes to the incomparable ‘Tales From An Empty Shell’ – searingly beautiful, this is an absolute masterclass in the melancholy arts of doom. Loss, despair, fear and hope all embrace the listener as they travel on to the sublime fragility and sweeping magnificence of album closer, ‘Drawing Circles’…and there could be no better way to end this incredible work of emotive metal. Pale Grey Monochrome is more than a triumphant return, it is an album that will take you beneath its wings, leaving you breathless and stunned.
Now with the backing of Ardua Music, home to many of the greatest doom death bands around, Inborn Suffering will unveil the sorrow filled tour de force of Pale Grey Monochrome on February 7th. Mixed and mastered with the deftest of touches by Déhà of Opus Magnum Studio (Abduction, Deadspace, Wolvennest etc) and adorned in the powerful artwork of Franck Besançon (Maveth, Solemn Lament, Silent Hill: Townfall etc), Pale Grey Monochrome has been carefully curated by Inborn Suffering and the results are remarkable. In February Ardua music will also reissue Inborn Suffering's two revered early albums, Wordless Hope and Regression To Nothingness – the year ahead looks bleak indeed…
Line-up:
Laurent Chaulet - Vocals/Guitars
Emmanuel Ribeiro - Bass
Stéphane Peudupin - Guitar
Thomas Rugolino – Drums
https://www.arduamusic.com
https://www.facebook.com/inbornsufferingdoom/
Ömer
Doğramacı is a multidimensional artist and musician who brings a unique blend
of cultural and musical influences to his work. Born in the Bronx, New York, Doğramaci’s
upbringing was shaped by a diverse range of experiences and cultural
influences. From an early age, he was exposed to various traditional wisdom
teachings, which ignited a deep interest in spirituality and mysticism that
would come to influence his artistic and musical pursuits.Throughout his life, Doğramacı has pursued various musical styles, drawing on the diverse cultural influences that have shaped him. He has studied and performed traditional Turkish and Middle Eastern music, as well as jazz, rock, and electronic music. His work is characterized by a fluidity that crosses boundaries and defies categorization, as he brings together elements of these diverse genres in his compositions and performances.
Tracklist
1. The King's Feast
2. Pray for Death
3. Fog of War
4. Deep Gaze into the Flames of Hell
5. Call to Prayer
6. Narcissistic Society
7. Inner Sanctum
8. Pain of Existence
www.youtube.com/@fragmentarysolidabyss7838
https://fragmentarysolidabyss.net/
The
Rising Force of Brazilian Thrash MetalSince their formation in 2010, Válvera has emerged as one of Brazil's most promising metal bands. With three powerhouse albums under their belt—Cidade Em Caos (2015), Back To Hell (2017), and Cycle Of Disaster (2020)—the band has captivated audiences and critics alike. Their most recent release, Cycle Of Disaster, launched globally through Brutal Records (USA), earned high praise, ranking as the 8th best Brazilian metal album of 2020 by Roadie Crew, Brazil’s leading rock and metal magazine.
Thrash Metal Titans with a Global Reach
Known for their electrifying performances, Válvera has played over 300 shows and completed three international tours, leaving their mark across continents:
Back To Hell European Tour (2018): Performed in Germany, France, Belgium, Czech Republic, Netherlands, Slovenia, Poland, and Italy.
South American Tour with Prong (2022): Stunned audiences in Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Peru, and Colombia.
Unleashed Fury European Tour Part I (2023): Played to packed venues in Germany, Belgium, the Netherlands, Czech Republic, and Poland.
With their distinct sound—a fusion of thrash metal and innovative subgenre elements—European media has coined their style as "Neo Thrash Metal."
On the Brink of Global Domination
Válvera's music is available across all major streaming platforms, and four tracks have even made their way into popular online games like Guitar Flash and GrooVR. As they finalize their upcoming album, Unleashed Fury, at Dual Noise Studios, the band is gearing up for their Reckoning Europe Tour in April 2025, with shows spanning six countries.
Sharing the Stage with Legends
Válvera has performed alongside some of metal’s greatest acts, including Sepultura, Destruction, Prong, Angra, Krisiun, Ratos de Porão, CPM 22, Gorgoroth, Korzus, Almah, and Project 46, to name a few. Their resume also boasts appearances at major festivals like Rock Na Praça, Maniacs Metal Meeting, and Semana do Rock.
Meet the Band:
Vocals & Guitar: Glauber Barreto
Guitar: Rodrigo Torres
Bass: Gabriel Prado
Drums: Leandro Peixoto
With relentless energy and a passion for conquering stages worldwide, Válvera is ready to unleash their fury and cement their place among metal’s elite. Follow them now and join their journey to the top of the global metal scene!
https://linktr.ee/brutalrecords.official
www.youtube.com/valveraoficial
www.facebook.com/bandavalvera
In
early 2023, a spark ignited the flames of DREADMASK, a melodic
death metal band based in Eindhoven, with members originating from Greece,
Hungary, and The Netherlands. Fuelled by their shared passion for meaningful
heavy music, Dreadmask wasted no time in making their mark on the scene. After
each member had taken a break from previous bands, John Kourentas, Elger van
Delft, and Antonis Mougiakakos initiated the band's first incarnation. The
group was settled when Zoltán Herczog came aboard in the summer of 2023.
Dreadmask, derived from the fusion of 'dread' and 'mask,' embodies the essence
of fear and concealment.
While
'dread' signifies the haunting grip of anxiety, 'mask' alludes to the veils we
arise to shield our vulnerabilities. On the journey of playing the game of
societal norms, we encounter our 'PRIME DREAD'—our deepest fears.
Each member of Dreadmask brings their unique musical influences to the forefront, encompassing Swedish death metal riffs, growling vocals, soaring melodies, progressive metal nuances, and black metal-inspired melancholy.
Tracklist
1. Reign Of Fear
2. Jester's Grin
3. The Light
4. Reflections
5. Ember
6. Resilient Shadows
Dreadmask:
Zoltan Herczog (Rhythm Guitar, Backing vocals)
John Kourentas (Lead Guitar, Keys)
Antonios Mougiakakos (Lead Vocals, Bass Guitar)
Elger Van Delft (Drums)
www.youtube.com/@Dreadmask
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-first 50 orders come together with a second free CD, a best of compilation of cult Italian Tech Death Metal band Aydra, courtesy of Rude Awakening Records!
Featuring interviews with:
All Is Ashes
AmongRuins
Benediction
Blasphemous Goat Vomit
Blemish
Cerberus
Chanid
Divine Defecation
Dödsmarsch
Evilucifer
Illdisposed
Karnak Seti
Mausoleum
Necrocock
Necrophobic
Nightrage
Sanity
Satanic Priest
Sathanas
Severe Torture
SoulreaperS
Tsjuder
Unhinge
Unleashed
Wedding Party
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For those eager to immerse themselves in the blistering chaos of death metal, Suffered Existence, the debut album from Wisconsin’s underground powerhouse Decrepid, is a must-listen.
This enigmatic yet commanding band encapsulates the genre’s raw essence with their standout track Decrepid—a ferocious display of unrelenting power and visceral intensity. From the electrifying opening riffs to the guttural growls, the song delivers an unyielding auditory assault, offering a cathartic experience for die-hard metal enthusiasts.
The band’s lineup is a force to be reckoned with. Darryl Hebert leads the charge with his searing guitar work and ferocious vocals, while Robert Popovich amplifies the chaos with his punishing rhythms and shared vocal duties. Brian Klug anchors the sound with bass lines that quake like tectonic shifts, and Scott Popovich drives the intensity with his feral and blistering drumming. Together, they create a sonic landscape as unrelenting as it is precise.
For fans of the underground death metal scene, Suffered Existence is more than just an album—it’s a testament to the unyielding spirit of the genre. Decrepid is not merely a band; they are a beacon within Wisconsin’s heavy music underground.
Prepare to suffer—and savor every brutal second
Tracks:
Intro 1:06
Brutal Suppression 3:54
Dahmer 4:44
In the Flesh 4:17
Suffered Existence 3:13
Burial Execution 7:19
The Dead Sea 3:49
Reflection of Possession 4:29
The Grind 0:07
Outro 1:09
Production Credits for Suffered Existence by Decrepid
Engineering: Ramie Espinoza
Recording and Mixing: DECREPID and Ramie Espinoza at Firebird Studios, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
Mastering: Mike Lucas at Allen-Bradley Audio Studio, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
Art Direction: DECREPID and Tracy Popovich
Design: DECREPID
2024 Remastering: Loïc Fontaine at Krucyator Productions
Originally released in 1994.
All music and lyrics composed by DECREPID.
Produced collaboratively by DECREPID and Ramie Espinoza.
These meticulous production efforts underscore the relentless dedication behind Suffered Existence, elevating the album to its definitive form.
https://linktr.ee/brutalrecords.official
Order: https://brutalrecords.bandcamp.com/album/suffered-existence
Each member of Dreadmask brings their unique musical influences to the forefront, encompassing Swedish death metal riffs, growling vocals, soaring melodies, progressive metal nuances, and black metal-inspired melancholy.
Tracklist
1. Reign Of Fear
2. Jester's Grin
3. The Light
4. Reflections
5. Ember
6. Resilient Shadows
Dreadmask:
Zoltan Herczog (Rhythm Guitar, Backing vocals)
John Kourentas (Lead Guitar, Keys)
Antonios Mougiakakos (Lead Vocals, Bass Guitar)
Elger Van Delft (Drums)
www.youtube.com/@Dreadmask
www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557336575289
-all orders come with free compilation CDs, stickers, flyers, download codes
and other surprises! ===-first 50 orders come together with a second free CD, a best of compilation of cult Italian Tech Death Metal band Aydra, courtesy of Rude Awakening Records!
Featuring interviews with:
All Is Ashes
AmongRuins
Benediction
Blasphemous Goat Vomit
Blemish
Cerberus
Chanid
Divine Defecation
Dödsmarsch
Evilucifer
Illdisposed
Karnak Seti
Mausoleum
Necrocock
Necrophobic
Nightrage
Sanity
Satanic Priest
Sathanas
Severe Torture
SoulreaperS
Tsjuder
Unhinge
Unleashed
Wedding Party
+ articles
+ reviews
+ free compilation CD
+ AYDRA compilation CD for the first 50 orders
Get in touch if interested in our mutually advantageous distribution deals or to discuss features in the next issue (Spring 2025)!
Slowly We Rot #25 already in works and scheduled for a Spring 2025 release!
Trades welcome especially with other zines!
Info & Order here: https://slowlywerot.limitedrun.com/
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For those eager to immerse themselves in the blistering chaos of death metal, Suffered Existence, the debut album from Wisconsin’s underground powerhouse Decrepid, is a must-listen.
This enigmatic yet commanding band encapsulates the genre’s raw essence with their standout track Decrepid—a ferocious display of unrelenting power and visceral intensity. From the electrifying opening riffs to the guttural growls, the song delivers an unyielding auditory assault, offering a cathartic experience for die-hard metal enthusiasts.
The band’s lineup is a force to be reckoned with. Darryl Hebert leads the charge with his searing guitar work and ferocious vocals, while Robert Popovich amplifies the chaos with his punishing rhythms and shared vocal duties. Brian Klug anchors the sound with bass lines that quake like tectonic shifts, and Scott Popovich drives the intensity with his feral and blistering drumming. Together, they create a sonic landscape as unrelenting as it is precise.
For fans of the underground death metal scene, Suffered Existence is more than just an album—it’s a testament to the unyielding spirit of the genre. Decrepid is not merely a band; they are a beacon within Wisconsin’s heavy music underground.
Prepare to suffer—and savor every brutal second
Tracks:Intro 1:06
Brutal Suppression 3:54
Dahmer 4:44
In the Flesh 4:17
Suffered Existence 3:13
Burial Execution 7:19
The Dead Sea 3:49
Reflection of Possession 4:29
The Grind 0:07
Outro 1:09
Production Credits for Suffered Existence by Decrepid
Engineering: Ramie Espinoza
Recording and Mixing: DECREPID and Ramie Espinoza at Firebird Studios, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
Mastering: Mike Lucas at Allen-Bradley Audio Studio, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
Art Direction: DECREPID and Tracy Popovich
Design: DECREPID
2024 Remastering: Loïc Fontaine at Krucyator Productions
Originally released in 1994.
All music and lyrics composed by DECREPID.
Produced collaboratively by DECREPID and Ramie Espinoza.
These meticulous production efforts underscore the relentless dedication behind Suffered Existence, elevating the album to its definitive form.
https://linktr.ee/brutalrecords.official
Order: https://brutalrecords.bandcamp.com/album/suffered-existence
AEON OF AWARENESS – “THE EMBRACING LIGHT OF RAROHENGA”
MORTIFEROTH – „...TO THE ABYSS“ (TAPE/EP)
DISTRESSED TO MARROW – “THE LAST GIVEAWAY”(MCD / EP )
Hier kann “Hammergeddon 666” – Die Katakomben betritt man nicht allein“ in verschiedenen Formaten (CD, Vinyl, Tape, Digital) bestellt werden: https://supremechaos.com/artists/nocte-obducta/
Auf der ersten Seite der EP führen uns NOCTE OBDUCTA
zurück zu ihren musikalischen Wurzeln, inspiriert von dem wegweisenden Album
„Schwarzmetall (Ein primitives Zwischenspiel)“. Die neuen Titel „Hammergeddon“,
„Schorm“, „Blut, Bier, Dunkelheit“ und „Faustphisto“ reflektieren die rohe
Intensität und die ungezähmte Kraft, die die Band seit ihren Anfängen
auszeichnet. Diese Tracks verkörpern die Essenz des frühen NOCTE OBDUCTA-Sounds,
der über die Jahre hinweg gewachsen ist und durch die kreative
Weiterentwicklung der Band eine neue Dimension erreicht hat.Auf der zweiten Seite der EP erwartet die Hörer*innen mit „Auf wortlosen Fluren“ ein eindrucksvolles Meisterwerk, das als dritter Teil der Serie „Gemälde derer, die schieden“ eine ganz eigene Erzählung fortführt. Diese überlange Komposition ist weit mehr als nur ein musikalisches Stück; sie ist eine epische Klangreise, die die Zuhörer*innen tief in eine Welt aus atmosphärischer Dichte und eindringlicher Emotionalität eintauchen lässt. Mit einer bemerkenswerten Vielschichtigkeit entfaltet sich eine Klanglandschaft, die musikalisch über die Grenzen des Black Metal hinausgeht und lyrisch mit seinem auf Deutsch verfasstem Text einmalig ist.
„Hammergeddon 666“ ist ein weiteres Zeugnis für die Fähigkeit von NOCTE OBDUCTA, sowohl die Vergangenheit zu ehren als auch die Zukunft des Black Metal mitzugestalten. Diese EP ist ein Muss für jeden, der die tiefgründige Klangkunst von NOCTE OBDUCTA schätzt.
„Hammergeddon 666“ erschien am 6. Dezember 2024 über Supreme Chaos Records.
Tracklist:
A1. Hammergeddon
A2. Schorm
A3. Blut, Bier, Dunkelheit
A4. Faustphisto
B1. Auf wortlosen Fluren (Gemälde derer, die schieden – Teil III)
Spielzeit 19:17
Good To Know:
Für Vinyl konzeptionierte EP mit Bonus-B-Seite.
Gemastert in der Tonbraurei, Aufnahme in den altbekannten Ultraton Studios.
Vorbote des 15ten Albums der Mainzer.
Musiker:
Marcel GITARREN, GESANG, KEYBOARDS, BASS
Torsten GESANG
Stefan GITARREN, GESANG
Malte SCHLAGZEUG
Heidig BASS
Diskographie:
1999 Lethe (Gottverreckte Finsternis)
2000 Taverne (In Schatten schäbiger Spelunken)
2001 Schwarzmetall (Ein primitives Zwischenspiel)
2002 Galgendämmerung (Von Nebel, Blut und Totgeburten)
2003 Stille (Das nagende Schweigen)
2004 Nektar Teil I (Zwölf Monde, eine Hand voll Träume)
2005 Nektar Teil II (Seen, Flüsse, Tagebücher)
2008 Sequenzen einer Wanderung
2011 Verderbnis (Der Schnitter kratzt an jeder Tür)
2013 Umbriel (Das Schweigen zwischen den Sternen)
2016 Mogontiacum (Nachdem die Nacht herabgesunken)
2017 Totholz (Ein Raunen aus dem Klammwald)
2020 Irrlicht (Es schlägt dem Mond ein kaltes Herz)
2023 Karwoche (Die Sonne der Toten pulsiert)
2024 Hammergeddon 666 (Die Katakomben betritt man nicht allein)
https://linktr.ee/nocteobducta
EMP und Rock Hard präsentieren:
Samstag, 14. Juni 2025 – Oberhausen, Deutschland – Turbinenhalle *
Montag, 16. Juni 2025 – London, Großbritannien – Shepherds Bush Empire
Mittwoch, 18. Juni 2025 – Zürich, Schweiz – Komplex 457 *
Donnerstag, 19. Juni 2025 – München, Deutschland – Tonhalle *
Dienstag, 24. Juni 2025 – Mailand, Italien – Alcatraz
Sänger Zak Stevens erklärt:
"Wie ihr euch vorstellen könnt, gibt es bei diesen Shows so viele besondere Dinge, die mir durch den Kopf jagen. Wir können zum ersten Mal in über 20 Jahren eine Reihe an Headliner-Shows spielen, die uns direkt zurück zu all den unglaublichen Fans bringen, die uns über die letzten drei Dekaden so viele unvergessliche Erinnerungen geschenkt haben. Das hier ist unsere Chance, denen, die uns all die Jahre unterstützt haben, etwas zurückzugeben!"
Im Rahmen dieser lang erwarteten Rückkehr auf die Bühnen nach gut einem Jahrzehnt, wird das ikonische Line-up, bestehend aus John Lee Middleton, Zak Stevens, Chris Caffery, Jeff Plate und Al Pitrelli, auch auf folgenden Festivals auftreten:
Freitag, 13. Juni 2025 – Leeuwarden, Niederlande – Into The Grave Festival
Sonntag, 22. Juni 2025 – Dessel, Belgien – Graspop Metal Meeting
Donnerstag, 26. Juni, 2025 – Barcelona, Spanien – Rockfest
Samstag, 28. Juni 2025 – Thessaloniki, Griechenland – Rockwave Festival
"All diese großartigen Festival-Shows werden unglaublich gut kommen. Es ist schwer, sich das Maß an Spannung rund um diese Shows auch nur vorzustellen," führt Zak fort.
Savatage-Gründer Jon Oliva drückt seine Enttäuschung darüber aus, diesmal nicht dabei sein zu können, freut sich aber gleichzeitig auch sehr für seine Bandkollegen: "Ich bin sehr aufgeregt, dass die Jungs ein paar Shows spielen. Leider werde ich aus gesundheitlichen Gründen nicht in der Lage sein, die Jungs bei dieser Reihe von Shows zu begleiten, aber das ist hoffentlich nur vorübergehend. Ich werde im Studio weiter an neuer Musik für die Zukunft der Band arbeiten. Diese Shows werden großartig werden und ich werde mit ihnen daran arbeiten, sie für euch vorzubereiten. Ich weiß, dass ihr es lieben werdet!!! Ich und die Jungs sind sehr aufgeregt und bereit, es krachen zu lassen! Ich danke euch allen für die Unterstützung in all den Jahren und wir können es kaum erwarten, mit euch zu rocken!"
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New
album “NOCTAMBULIST II: DE DROOM” to be released 7 February 2025
via These Hands Melt. Dutch blackgaze band Noctambulist have unveiled a music video to the second single off their upcoming album “Noctambulist II: De Droom”.
The video to the track “Lichteter” here was premiered via No Clean Singing today, and can be watched here: https://www.nocleansinging.com/2024/12/06/an-ncs-video-premiere-noctambulist-lichteter/
"Lyrically the song explores the desire for a stable albeit mediocre future only to discover the present has fallen apart in the meantime", said the band. "It is emblematic of the themes found on much of the songs throughout the album. It falls in a comfortable transition between the harsher tones found on Elegieën and the experimental nature of De Droom."
The new album “Noctambulist II: De Droom” will be released on 7 February 2025 in CD, vinyl and digital formats via These Hands Melt. Recorded in Tilburg between February and April 2023 at Catacomben Studios, De Droom sees Noctambulist diving deeper into post-punk and shoegaze influences while retaining the fierceness of their debut record Elegiëen.
“Lichteter” and previous single “Aderlater” are available to stream via all digital platforms.
“Noctambulist II: De Droom” can be pre-ordered via These Hands Melt: https://lnk.to/noctambulist
De Droom sees Noctambulist diving deeper into post-punk and shoegaze influences while retaining the fierceness of their debut record Elegiëen. What sets De Droom apart from the first record is that the writing was done with the entire band on board whereas full song ideas used to be presented by a few members. The songs this time around are just that, songs.
While De Droom is not a concept album most songs reflect on the beauty of a mediocre co-habitual existence while also struggling with the seemingly impossible dream of home ownership. The album cover features a bedroom of a derelict villa, reflecting the themes of hope, failure and heartbreak present on the album.
Noctambulist are an atmospheric post-black metal outfit from Tilburg, the Netherlands. Formed in 2015 between housemates J.D. Kaye, Sam C.A. and Mitchell Scheerder, they set out to create a hard-hitting, melancholic style of black metal that draws inspiration from other genres such as post-rock, shoegaze, new wave and post-punk.
Noctambulist stand for contrasts. Serotonin summits and strung-out canyons. The empty and the grandiose. The beautiful and the appalling.
After defining their sound and completing the lineup with guitarists Tristan Tabbers and Stef Heesakkers they released their full-length debut “Noctambulist I: Elegieën” via Northern Silence Productions. Their second album “Noctambulist II: De Droom” will be released through These Hands Melt in February 2025.
Noctambulist are
J.D. Kaye – Vocals & Guitar
Stef Heesakkers – Guitar
Tristan Tabbers – Guitar
Sam C.A. – Bass
Mitchell Scheerder - Drums
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https://www.facebook.com/Noctambulistband
Detroit (MI) - Melodic/Power Thrashers, AMONG THESE ASHES, have released new album, EMBERS OF ELYSIUM, on Alone Records! The album clocks in at over an hour of music and features 12 new tracks, plus a bonus song.
Stream/purchase at the following links:
https://amongtheseashes.bandcamp.com/album/embers-of-elysium
https://alone.gr/shop/product/among-these-ashes-embers-of-elysium-cd/
In discussing the new level reached on Embers of Elysium, guitarist Richard Clark states that it "is quite the leap for us in every aspect from Dominion Enthroned. Where Dominion was a full concept album, the first eight tracks on Embers of Elysium are standalone, and the last four tracks are part of a fictional sci-fi/horror concept called Chronicles of the Obsidian Reign. I can say with confident humility that every song on this album was crafted and delivered without compromise. The wide range of all of our influences is on display on this album. I think we executed it tastefully and with precision, and I hope it resonates powerfully with listeners."
Track
Listing:1. Embers of Elysium
2. Serpents Among Rats
3. Faceless War Machines
4. Of One Blood
5. Stronger Than Death
6. Storm Within
7. The Undertow
8. The Enemy In I
9. Through Ethereal Voids
10. The Hybrid Bloodline
11. A Presence Unknown
12. The Obsidian Reign
*13. The Undertow (feat. Brooke Rousseau)
*Bonus track, featuring vocalist Brooke Rousseau (Lady Luna and the Devil).
Credits:
Recorded by Among These Ashes.
Mixed and mastered by Matt Roach.
Cover Art by Jayson Cessna
Line-Up:
Richard Clark: lead/rhythm guitar, backing vocals, production, and songwriter
Jean-Pierre Abboud (JP): Lead and harmony vocals. JP is also the vocalist for traditional metal band, Traveler
Dylan Hamann: Rhythm guitar.
Kane Bochatyn: Bass
Kyle Wagner: Drums
Bio:
Among These Ashes is a melodic power/thrash metal band hailing from Detroit, Michigan (USA). The band's central focus is the creation of stellar, highly-memorable metal songs. The group's sound is crushingly heavy and punctuated by cerebral arrangements, thought-provoking lyrics, and dynamic shifts in tempo and aggression. Among These Ashes' debut musical offering, Dominion Enthroned, is a conceptual tour de force, inspired by modern societal parallels and struggles. Originally released independently, the record was later re-released under a single-album contract with Alone Records on vinyl and CD formats.
In April 2023, the band released an original single, entitled "The Enemy in I," which lyrically chronicles the woes of self-destruction. The band recorded a cover of "Sirens" by Savatage as an accompaniment to this release. In March 2024, Among These Ashes independently released a cover of W.A.S.P. track, "Restless Gypsy."
The band features Jean-Pierre Abboud (Traveler) on lead and harmony vocals, Dylan Hamann (Variform) and Richard Clark on lead and rhythm guitars, Kane Bochatyn on bass, and Kyle Wagner (Nethergate) on drums. Together, this line-up is committed to its vision of consistently delivering uncompromisingly heavy music to the metal hordes.
https://www.facebook.com/AmongTheseAshesMetal
This Friday, December 6, 2024, blackened death metal masters THULCANDRA will release their first-ever live album, "Live Demise", that celebrates the first chapter and early days of the band!
"Live Demise" was recorded live in 2011 at a hometown show in Munich, Germany, and features true gems that the band hasn't performed in more than a decade, all with the original line-up consisting of Sebastian Ludwig, Tobias Ludwig, Matthias Landes (Dark Fortress, Noneuclid) and Steffen Kummerer (Obscura, Death, Cynic).
A video clip for the previously-released live version of "Fallen Angel's Dominion", today, THULCANDRA are premiering "Night Eternal (Live)"!
Band mastermind, Steffen Kummerer, comments:
"With "Night Eternal" we present you the opening track of our debut album "Fallen Angel’s Dominion" (2010), taken off our first ever live release "Live Demise". Tracked at a home town show in Munich, Germany a decade ago, we celebrate the early days of the band in a raw and energetic setting, showcasing each member on fire. See you all on our upcoming European run with Sacramentum at a venue near you!"
The video clip for "Night Eternal (Live)" is now streaming https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9LhtC2L3RmM
THULCANDRA’s rise to power ignited when the four-piece unleashed their debut album, "Fallen Angel’s Dominion", upon metaldom in 2010. Followed by their 2011 masterpiece, "Under a Frozen Sun", "Live Demise" contains brutal-as-hell classics from both records, like "Black Flags Of Hate", "In Blood And Fire" and "The Spirit Of The Night", aptly capturing the spirit and high-voltage energy of both the crowd and band. Ragers such as "Night Eternal" and "Fallen Angel's Dominion" perfectly showcase the band's raw and intense performances in their early days, and prove how THULCANDRA has quickly stepped up as one of the leading bands of their genre!
Due to the pandemic, which was subsequently followed by their latest, much-acclaimed studio album "Hail The Abyss" (released in May 2023 via Napalm Records ( https://napalmrecords.com/thulcandra ), "Live Demise" could not be released alongside THULCANDRA's 20th anniversary as originally planned. Now, with mixing and mastering by Dan Swanö (Katatonia, Edge Of Sanity, Dissection) and cover artwork designed by Herbert Lochner, this very special release will become available in only strictly limited editions exclusively via Napalm Records and at THULCANDRA's upcoming live shows - including their European co-headlining run with legendary Swedish black and death metal band Sacramentum with support from Nephylim. The tour begins January 2025; find all upcoming dates listed below!
Pre-Order "Live Demise" https://lnk.to/Thulcandra-LiveDemise
"Live
Demise" track listing:01. In The Realm Of Thousand Deaths
02. Night Eternal
03. Fallen Angel's Dominion
04. Black Flags Of Hate
05. In Blood And Fire
06. Aeon Of Darkness
07. The Spirit Of The Night
08. In Silence We Eternally Slee
"Live Demise" will be available on December 6, 2024 .
https://www.thetruethulcandra.com/
Formed in 2020, CENTURY have hastened their ascent of the true-metal underground on the strength of 2023’s The Conquest of Time debut album. While both members of the duo are veterans of the metal underground, with CENTURY do they uphold the noble, heroic sound of early Swedish heavy metal – namely, the cult icons of Heavy Load, Overdrive, Gotham City, and Axewitch. Now, with their second album, they’re set to eclipse that mini-classic.
Titled Sign of the Storm, CENTURY’s sophomore full-length builds on all the strengths of the debut and sends everything further back in time. Amazingly, Sign of the Storm sounds time-stamped strictly at 1982. From songwriting – brisk in its energy but never belabored, almost casual in its overt heroism, with riffs on the right side of hot-rockin’ and not without a twinge of melancholy – on to the production – clean and spacious but not lacking grit, “big” but in an authentically underground way, conveying both castle high and dungeon low – CENTURY here offer swords & sorcery heavy metal like few others in the modern era. To say Sign of the Storm sounds truly OLD is not a disservice to either that production nor especially the songwriting (or even guitarist’s Staffan Tengnér’s impassioned, olde-worlde vocals); it simply underlines the fact that the duo are absolute masters of their eldritch domestic idiom, and that this latest album deserves to be spoken in the same discussion as those aforementioned legends. “No Time for Tomorrow” – the medieval metal past is alive with CENTURY!
Line-up:
Leo Ekström Sollenmo Drums, Bass
Staffan Tengnér Guitars, Vocals, Bass
From Stockholm, Sweden
Release date:
24th January 2025
Release info:
LP edition, various colors (Electric Assault)
CD edition with sticker, obi (Dying Victims)
Tracklist1 Sacrifice
2 Children Of The Past
3 Necromancer
4 The Chains Of Hell
5 Fallen Hero
6 Sign Of The Storm
7 Fly Away
8 No Time For Tomorrow
9 Possessed By The Night
10 Sorceress
Pre-order:
https://electricassaultrecords.bigcartel.com/
https://electricassaultrecords.bandcamp.com/album/sign-of-the-storm
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Hi
everybody,Petr from PARAT PRODUCTIONS, Czech Republic,
here. This year's eighth studio album by Slovak death/doom legends THALARION, titled "CRYOPRESERVATION",
was released on CD by Pařát Productions on August 12th, and on
December 16th, the LP and MC versions will also be available. From my point of
view, it's an amazing record that I want to own as a collector on three types
of physical media. I will be happy if this activity, let's say a Christmas
present, will also make other fans of the band happy.Release Date: 16.12. 2024
Limited Only:
LP black / 250 copies, MC / 100 copies
You can listen full album on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LzfD3ZIwe98&t=726s
You can order in the Paratshop LP https://paratshop.cz/produkt/thalarion-cryopreservation-3/
Swiss extreme metal trailblazers TYRMFAR return with their searing new single, "HAUNTED BY THE TRUTH," the third offering from their highly anticipated EP, SYMBIOSIS, set for release on March 28, 2025.
"Haunted by the Truth" dives into the emotional struggle of confronting past mistakes and buried secrets. The song explores the weight of guilt, regret, and the haunting presence of unspoken truths. With a powerful blend of vulnerability and reflection, it tells the story of a person wrestling with their inner demons, searching for redemption, and striving to find peace amidst the shadows of their past.
“Haunted
by the Truth” is available now on all major digital platforms: https://orcd.co/hauntedbythetruthmountains, Tyrmfar quickly made their mark in the extreme metal scene since their 2013 debut. Their EP In The Depths Of A Dark Spirit (2015) and the acclaimed Human Abomination (2017) led to major European festival appearances, including Metal Days, where they earned praise from Daily Rock as “artists who can shake the most seasoned headliners.” With their second album, Renewal Through Purification, and their 2022 release Dialectic of Ego and the Unconscious, Tyrmfar solidified their sound, embarking on a European tour with Gorgoroth.
The upcoming Symbiosis EP pushes the band’s compositional boundaries further, blending their blackened death metal roots with modern influences. Against the backdrop of an uncertain ecological and social climate, the EP reflects a deep exploration of humanity's relationship with nature. Each band member’s distinct style contributes to the collaborative process, bringing raw emotion and intensity to both the music and their live performances.
Tyrmfar:
Kévin Sanchez - Guitars
Florian Métrailler- Guitars
Quentin Brunner - Drums - Backing vocals
Robin Délèze - Voice
Yannick Dulon - Bass
https://www.facebook.com/tyrmfar
Check it out on The Circle Pit YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DbXjCs4rgzo
FFO: Sylosis, The Absence, Light This City, Gates of Ishtar, and Skeletonwitch.
Druparia will release long-awaited debut full-length album, The River Above, on December 27!
The River Above is chock full of riff-heavy melodic death metal, similar to Character- era Dark Tranquillity and Mors Principium Est, with the atmosphere and emotion of Insomnium and Darkest Hour.
The album's first single, the title track, is streaming on Bandcamp at: https://druparia.bandcamp.com/track/the-river-above
The word "Druparia" is a pseudo-synonym for the blackthorn plant that plays a part in some circles of occultism and witchcraft, and fits into the band's visual and lyrical themes of nature and mysticism. Other lyrical themes include sadness, regret, mythology, and perseverance through hardship.
Pre-order: https://druparia.bandcamp.com/album/the-river-above
Track
Listing:1. Voiceless Regret
2. Under the Shade of Sand
3. Bereavement
4. Kintsugi
5. In Repose, Descend
6. Sever the Roots
7. The River Above
8. Of Firmament... And the Renewal
9. Bled For Comfort
10. When Cranes Return
11. The Violet Hour [The Civil Wars]*
Credits:
All Lyrics by David Moran except "Kintsugi" by Tyler Clark.
Produced, engineered, mixed, and mastered by Dan Paddy at Blackroom Studios, Copley Ohio.
Cello and Strings by Christopher “Kakophonix” Brown.
Keyboard programming and backing vocals by Dan Paddy.
Cover Art by Mark Erskine
Druparia Logo by Alex Zarko.
Photos by Lance Littlefield
Layout and Design by Alex Yarborough (@dr_metal_design)
Copyright 2024 Druparia Music. “Voiceless Regret” is dedicated to DJ Sprague.
*All songs written by Druparia, Brendan King, Dan Paddy, and Jeff Spencer, except for “The Violet Hour,” owned by The Civil Wars and Sensibility Music
Line-Up:
Tyler Clark: Guitars
Josh Gatka: Guitars
David Moran: Vocals
Kyle Lash-Taylor: Bass and Vocals
Noah Van Dyke: Drums and Percussion
Bio:
Druparia formed with members of past bands in the Cleveland area coming together to make new music. Ideas for The River Above have been brewing since about 2011, maybe even earlier and thanks to some gracious friends outside of the band who have contributed and allowed the ideas to live on, the songs have finally come to fruition. Tyler Clark (ex-Inoculation, Mythrias, Once Flesh) came together with old Apothean bandmate Kyle Taylor (ex-Monastery) who had found young drummer Noah Van Dyke (Sea Biscuit) in November 2018. Once Flesh vocalist David Moran had agreed to do vocals if ever a project was started and Druparia had begun. After a few rehearsals, Josh Gatka (ex-Mythrias, Eternal Legacy) was recruited as guitarist the following summer and a full lineup was formed and the band released their first demo entitled Alfhem in the spring of 2020.
Influences include but are not limited to Dark Tranquillity, Darkest Hour, Sylosis, Sacramentum, Insomnium,
Fallujah, Mors Principium Est, Inferi, Children of Bodom, and whatever weirdness Noah happened to be listening to at the time.
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The song is "SORROW'S SHROUD" and unveil another aspect of the incredible and amazing new release out on January 3rd for My Kingdom Music.
The official video is available at https://youtu.be/oHv1V2NUFxcOnce again Gerassimos Evangelou, only mind behind this project experiencing the atmospheric and avantgardish side of Black Metal during the last 20 years and more, presents with "Anhedonia" an album where the cinematic essence of ULVER is side by side with the Avantgardism of IHSAHN, where the strength of WOLVES IN THE THRONE ROOM contrasts with the mediterranean touch of MOONSPELL and the dramatic elements of EMPYRIUM.
So as always expect the unexpected... this was, is, and will always be the main path of LORD AGHEROS.
Pre-Order at https://shorturl.at/UvM5u
Cover (realized by Federico De Luca)
Tracklist:
1. Lament Of The Lost
2. Harmony Of Despair
3. Eclipse Of Hope –
4. Lost Dreams Ritual
5. Sorrow's Shroud
6. Soul's Descent Into The Void
7. Tears In The Silence
8. Ancient Echoes
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http://www.facebook.com/lordagheros
Label: Independent ReleaseRelease Date: February 25th 2025
Genre: Black Metal
For fans of: Nifelheim | Immortal | Dark Funeral | Behexen
Dry dust and drier bones, sealed behind stone and cross and whispered prayer. Centuries of thirst, of desperate, torturous thirst, wracked by endless dreams of a crimson tide, crashing in waves through the invisible chains that bind, infusing this brittle, skeletal form with rapacious life and clothing it once more in flesh and skin. My thoughts roam the night beyond these walls, calling to them, drawing them to me. My patience is eternal and I know that they will come. They will find me, free me, bow to me and we shall ride upon black winds of vengeance…and drink until the world itself shall die.
A tolling bell, a howling wind and chants of dire imprecation announce the return of Christ Dismembered, Australia’s chief advocates of apostasy and servants of the beast! The fabled followers of darkness have finally unleashed their second full length album of blood hungry black metal – Ov Vampiricy! As the opening invocation fades a jagged, circling riff spirals downwards before exploding into the furious blast beat inferno of ‘Fool’s Gambit’. Black metal as old as the grave, built upon a bleeding throat rasp, rampant drumming and guitars that dance like spiders across crumbling tombs, roars forth – from the taut, nerve stretching riffs of ‘Mother Of Demons’ to the devilish refrains of ‘The Numbers Oppose’. The haunting tones of ‘The Banishment’ are placed perfectly at the album’s heart, drawing you deeper into the darkness, where ‘A Ritual Most Foul’ waits to drive cold spikes of guitar into your skull with iron hammer drums. Each element of Christ Dismembered plays its part perfectly, building an edifice of unapologetic black metal, unswerving in its focus and intensity. ‘Child Devouring Servants Of Satan’ is a magnificent, blood drenched rampage through the temples of innocence and purity, it’s murderous malice matched only by its sorcerous songcraft; but even that must bend the knee to ‘Riddled With Sin’, a triumphant climax of evil, epic in scope and daunting in its fury, that brings Ov Vampiricy full circle and closes the door to the mausoleum once more.
Over the years of their crusade against the light Christ Dismembered have performed alongside the likes of Taake, Immolation, Krisiun, Angelcorpse, Belphegor, Dark Funeral and many more, sharing stages with the very best that the extreme music world has to offer. Now they are ready to ride out into the world once more, bringing with them the heretical gospel that is Ov Vampiricy. On February 25th the children of the night will be unbound and their infernal music will echo through the darkness once more. Open your ears to their cries, open your arms to their embrace – or grip your crucifix in shaking hands and weep.
Line-up:
Arch Worm – Vocals/Guitars
Doomsayer – Lead Guitar
Winter Demon – Rhythm Guitar
Plague – Drums
Skorpa – Bass
https://www.mshmusicgroup.co.uk/
https://www.facebook.com/ChristDismembered
Underground Kvlt Records Announces the Release of SEPTUAGINT’S Debut Album, ACOSMIC CONFLAGRATION
Underground Kvlt Records, a sub-label of Odium Records, is thrilled to announce the release of Acosmic Conflagration, the highly anticipated debut album by Greek black metal band Septuagint. Released on 20 September 2024, the album promises to leave an indelible mark on the black metal scene with its unique blend of ferocity and atmosphere.
Septuagint has created an album that pushes boundaries, both musically and spiritually. Their sound captures the raw essence of black metal while exploring profound and mystical themes.
Mixed and mastered by Devo "Magnus" Anderson at the renowned Endarker Studio, the album delivers a sonic experience that combines raw aggression with intricate, immersive compositions.
Septuagint first emerged in 2014 with their EP Negative Void Trinity. They have since continued to evolve with critically acclaimed splits, including Sphinx: The Great Enigma of Times (with Akrotheism) and Vortex (with Ophidian Coil) in 2019. Acosmic Conflagration marks a new chapter for the band as they expand their vision and carve their path in the black metal genre.
Tracklist:Spirituus Luna Nox
Cauterising Sulphur
Restoration of Apophis
Cainite Bloodtrails
Into the Furnace of Moloch
Septuagint is poised to captivate listeners with its atmospheric and spiritually charged black metal, making Acosmic Conflagration a must-hear release of the year.
Listen to the album on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CrGorySO0Xk
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6 XMAS SINGLES FROM ROTTWEILER RECORDS
Christmas
time is here again – the time of good will to all men, peace on Earth and of
course, gut-wrenchingly heavy extreme metal! Over the course of the festive
period Rottweiler Records will be unleashing six celebratory singles from six
of the heaviest, most diverse bands around – including three brand new
additions to the Rottweiler roster. So, here are the brutal and beautiful
delights you have in store this Christmas…On November 29th MANGLED CARPENTER delivered an absolutely crushing take on traditional carol ‘I Saw Three Ships’ – the song transformed into a pummelling display of huge riffs and deadly drumming. This dual release in conjunction with Broken Curfew Records is simply devastating!
Line-up:
Seth Metoyer - Guitars/Vocals
Kristeffor Olson - Bass
MAC HINE - Drums
Another dual release with Broken Curfew Records is due to land on December 6th, as extreme death/grind outfit PULPIT VOMIT obliterate ‘Jingle, Jingle, Jingle’ with reckless abandon. It’s dangerous, damaging and a whole lot of fun!
Line-up:
Seth Metoyer - Guitars/Vocals
Tim Olson - Drums
Kristeffor Olson - Bass
In December 13th Rottweiler introduce us to the first of their new signings – EXONERATION! This international force blend deathcore, metalcore and modern metal into an explosive cocktail that you’ll be able to experience in full when their debut album lands in 2025. Before that there’s their superb Christmas double hit of ‘God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen/Mary Did You Know’ to whet the appetite.
Line-up:
Cory Stiles - Guitars/Bass/Programming
Arnaud Zip - Vocals
Vincent Hagen - Drums (not on this single)
The ‘merry gentlemen’ aren’t getting much rest this Christmas as on December 20th another new Rottweiler signing, THE FINAL WITNESS, present their interpretation of the carol which dates back to the 1650s. ‘God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen (Freedom From Satan) is an enthralling piece of progressive death metal - ambitious and adventurous in its approach.
Line-up:
Josh Henderson - Music and Vocals
Jason Wisdom - Producer/Engineer
On Christmas Eve we have the third new signing to Rottweiler Records as IGNITE THE GODS serve up their sumptuous take on ‘Mary Did You Know’ – epic, aggressive, symphonic and downright magnificent.
Line-up:
Dano Medina - Guitars
Eduardo Belmont - Vocals
Diego Orozco - Drums
Finally, on Christmas Day itself, long standing Mid West metal band I AM THE PENDRAGON present an emotive, progressive, heavy and melodic treat, with ‘Holy Mystery – Revised Edition’.
Line-up:
I Am The Pendragon
Jerrod Cunningham – Vocals/Guitar
Kevin "Moose" Busch – Bass
Darryl Cunningham – Guitars
*Drums by David Martin*
https://brokencurfewrecords.bandcamp.com/
https://rottweilerrecords.bandcamp.com/
REAL
Death Metal + REAL Deathmatch Wrestling ... a match made in HELL!Horror Pain Gore Death Productions unleash the first ever underground metal and underground wrestling compilation: SVN - King Of The Deatmatches 2024! SVN (Severe Violent Nature) is the hottest new independent promotion in the world of Deathmatch Wrestling, and on December 14th 2024 twelve ruthless competitors will battle to become this year's King Of The Deathmatches:
Shlak
Otis Cogar
Masada
Aero Boy
Journey Fatu
Judge Joe Dred
Ninja Mack
Hoodfoot
Jake Crist
Big F’n Joe
Bestia 666
Orin Veidt
To celebrate with this epic Deathmatch tournament, HPGD unleashes this COMPILATION featuring 70+ minutes of vicious underground metal from 23 different artists on the roster:
Pre-save this release on Spotify at https://ffm.to/svn
Tracklisting:
1. THE CRIPPLER - I'm Just Gonna Let Myself In
2. LYCANTHROPHY - Wasteland
3. HUMAN INFECTION - Embrace Perfection
4. SULLY - DeadPan
5. COFFINS - Hellbringer
6. IMMORTAL FORCE - Mass Murder Meat Market
7. BLOOD FREAK - Convulsions
8. GHOULHOUSE - Cellar Feeder
9. CHAINED TO THE DEAD - He's Just Meat Now
10. FACHE - Sans Pitie
11. CULLED - Coercion
12. UNDERGANG - Dødskunst
13. HORRIBLE EARTH - Prayers Ring Hollow
14. BRED FOR SLAUGHTER - Rape Kill Conquer
15. GORE MACHINE - Lunker
16. CORPSEVORE - Science Without Conscience
17. DEGRAVE - Overlord
18. LORD GORE - Morgue Whore
19. SADISTIC FORCE - Speeding Black Leather Hell
20. FUPA GODDESS - Dr. Pill Wildnout
21. CRUSHUMAN - A Schizophrenics Nightmare
22. MUDSHOW - Burning Idol
23. SAVIORSKIN - Sycophant
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US sludge/doom band Pillar of Light are on the verge of putting out their ambitious debut full length which promises to be a standout album in the style. The alternating combination of deafeningly heavy music with deeply emotive melodies is terrific and then you have the tormented vocals from Aaron Whitfield which are simply outstanding. Everything Is Noise premiered one of their songs in their eloquently written feature https://everythingisnoise.net/premieres/pillar-of-light-make-you-feel-the-weight-of-leaving-everything-behind/
Excerpt - "The prevailing riff and melody throughout the song is downtrodden, yet strong, capturing the band’s almost contradictory sonic embodiment of light and dark"
PILLAR OF LIGHT - “CALDERA”
For
fans of
- Amenra, God’s Tower, Cult of Luna, NeurosisPillar of Light's music is weighty and drenched in melancholy and amid all the pain and sorrow, they have found a way to project light and hope when all seems lost. It is the case with almost every single song on this profound album, where the songs toil and churn and build up for a divine epiphany of sorts to take place, culminating in a blinding, freeing, all-cleansing white-light catharsis. Without this ponderous struggle, the backbreaking sludge/doom drudgery, any of the uplifting parts would lose meaning. As in life, both darkness and light have their place and one wouldn't be the same without the other. The raw emotions in the music and the underlying plaintive melodies are all too palpable, and the feeling is heightened in large part due to the burning intensity and desperation in the vocals. Pillar of Light have created an album that is poignant and more importantly relatable; it is soul-crushingly heavy, pinning down the mortal with the endless weight of struggle and torment and at the same time, invariably, ensuring that there's enough humanity in it for one to see things through.
Line up
Aaron Whitfield - Vocals, Lyrics, Synths
Alex Kennedy - Guitars, Synths
Scott Christie - Guitars
James Obenour - Bass
Eric Scobie - Drums
Artwork by Mariusz Lewandowski
Track listing
1. Wolf To Man
2. Leaving
3. Spared
4. Eden
5. Infernal Gaze
6. Unseeing
7. Certain End
Release date - December 6th, 2024
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https://www.facebook.com/pillaroflightband
Kunal Choksi Label owner Transcending Obscurity Mumbai, India
Listen to the single on music services (Spotify, Apple Music, Tidal,
Deezer etc): https://push.fm/fl/stuka-deathcomesnuclearELECTRONIC BODY METAL will be released in early 2025 by Inverse Records, and will be supported by three singles: "Sunset of the Corrupted" (31 October 2024), "Death Comes Nuclear" (4 December 2024), and "ELECTRONIC BODY METAL" (9 January 2025). The songs on the album vary from Dungeon Synth to Industrial Heavy Metal.
All music is written by Blackworm and lyrics are by 01101001 01111010 01100001, except the lyrics of Sunset of the Corrupted which are from Hildegard Von Bingen, and the lyrics of Eternal Faith, which are by Luna Wolf and Blackworm. Songs were recorded at Space Hulk Studios and Sound of Terror Studios and were mixed and mastered by Blackworm at Sound of Terror Studios.
STUKA is:
Blackworm: Instrumentation and programming
01101001 01111010 01100001: Vocals
Herra V: Vocals
Yannis Tsatsiki: Vocals
Luna Wolf: Vocals
https://www.facebook.com/SOUNDOFSTUKA/
PESTILENT SCARS is a five-piece melodic death metal band from Oulu. All the members are between 18 and 19 years old. The band's central themes focus on melodic songwriting, pure emotion, tight gigs and overall the old school way of getting around.
The band is about to release their debut album MEADOWS OF MISFORTUNE on January 17th 2025 via Inverse Records.
The third single 'Golden Maiden' is out today and it displays the band's multi-genre background, being the song with the most writing contributions from all members.
Watch Golden Maiden music video: https://youtu.be/_Up67XRlgsk
"Mostly my writing comes straight from the heart. When I write music it has to come naturally. Melodies are very important to me and that's why we have lot of melodic riffs in our songs. It tells you a story, it's not basic death metal. I feel like I can show much more about myself with melodies. It's something that I do. I don't think a lot about which bands have inspired me, but i have to say that gothenburg's melodic death metal scene from 90's has inspired me a lot. But our music still has that Finnish melancholy. Both Finnish and Swedish melodic death metal is very important to me."
Guitarist/Songwriter, Elias Vierimaa
Listen to Golden Maiden on streaming services: https://push.fm/fl/pestilent-scars-maiden
Biography:
Pestilent Scars was born in the winter of 2022/2023. The band has had the same line-up for almost its entire existence. Pestilent Scars released their first single "Deceitful Phoenix" in the summer of 2023. The single was a relative success. Deceitful Phoenix" was followed by "All On My Own" in the autumn of the same year.
The band played several live shows in 2023 and 2024, which were energetic and showcased the band's overall idea. At their last gig the band performed their forthcoming album "Meadows Of Misfortune". The album will be released in early 2025.
Strictly limited CD is now available on https://inverse-records.myshopify.com/products/pestilent-scars-meadows-of-misfortune-cd-pre-order
Track
list:01. Into The Meadows
02. Internal Torment
03. Golden Maiden
04. Deceitful Phoenix
05. Unreality
06. A Reaching Hand
07. Democide
08. All On My Own
09. In Search Of Reason
10. False MessiahAlbum cover by Topi Ilmola
Line-up:
Pasi Matinolli - Vocals
Elias Vierimaa - Guitars
Artturi Kauppi - Drums
Sampo Jylhä - Bass
Topi Ilmola - Guitars
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Elisa Montaldo and Samael Von Martin are the protagonists of
this arcane and mystical musical laboratory named ALBUS DIABOLUS.Here are revealed the souls and minds behind this name, a creature that will give life next April 2025 to the debut album with the extremely evocative title of "COMPENDIO ESOTERICO ELETTRONICO" in LP and digital format.
Great musician Elisa Montaldo (Mater A Clivis Imperat, Il Tempio Delle Clessidre and VLY among others), composer and all-round artist, is an essential part of ALBUS DIABOLUS with Samael Von Martin from whose artistic vision the creature was born. Well-known musician of the extreme Metal scene (Evol and Death Dies) as well as leader of Mater A Clivis Imperat, a creature he shares with Elena Montaldo, Samael Von Martin with this project brings to music his great passion for experimentation and avant-garde sound.
ALBUS DIABOLUS aims to be a musical laboratory in which to merge the gothic and dark aesthetics of extreme music, with the Progressive vein of Mater A Clivis Imperat, with a clear and decisive electronic imprint influenced by Synth-Wave and Dark-Wave of the 80s. Sound imaginaries created with synthesizers, drum machines and arcane atmospheres intertwine with powerful guitars played by special guest Simòn Ferètro, materializing everything in an emotional and immersive journey that recalls influences of works such as "Tenebre" by Simonetti / Pignatelli / Morante, and bands such as EINSTURZENDE NEUBAUTEN , COIL, CURRENT 93, VISITORS.
The sound between past and future, between light and shadow of "Compendium Esoterico Elettronico" will mark a turning point for the Italian music scene.
And now... let the Sabbath begin!!!
https://linktr.ee/mykingdommusic
New York City's death thrash titans, FINAL SIEGE, are stoked to announce their signing with Wormholedeath Records for the release of their earth-shattering album, "NUCLEAR DOOM STATE," dropping December 27th, 2024.
Final Siege comments: "We are incredibly excited to have signed with WormHoleDeath Records. It is an incredible honor to be part of such a well-renowned label that has helped so many bands and artists reach their full potential in their music careers. We are looking forward to what we can accomplish together and cannot wait to unleash our vision on the world."
Nuclear Doom State: A Turbulent Reflection of Our World
The concept behind Nuclear Doom State was to shed light on what we are experiencing in societies all over the world. The corrupt governments, the top 1% of the wealthiest individuals in the world, religious institutions, and social media platforms all play a hand in our collective suffering. The title track of the album serves as a sort of premonition of what’s to come if we continue down the path we’re currently on. While W.A.R. is more of a rallying cry for the middle and poorer classes to unite as one to change the current state of our lives. Stylistically this album was heavily influenced by bands like Death, Exodus, Power Trip, Slayer, and Gojira. It took a little less than a year to complete the album even with a lineup change in 2022. When our newest members Rob Maldonado and Ameer “TheBeheader ”Aljallad joined the band in April of 2023 we immediately went to work on all the songs that had been written over the years that would make up this album. Together we managed to come up with some great ideas for the songs to have them reach their full potential. Rob himself even contributed to the album with his song titled Primordial Combat which was influenced lyrically by the anime series Baki Hanma.
Tracklist1. The Day After…
2. W.A.R.
3. Nuclear Doom State
4. Psychological Maceration
5. An Insatiable Lust For Violence
6. Primordial Combat
7. Taxed To Death
From NYC Bars to Crushing Stages: The Final Siege Saga
On a cold February day in 2018, Gil Vives, Randy Reiser, and Amir Jairazbhoy began discussing their musical journey over some beers in a New York City bar. The trio soon started writing what would ultimately become their debut album, March To Your Grave. They completed their lineup with the addition of George Garcia in October 2018. Two months later, they played their first show together to a sold-out crowd at Gussy’s Bar & Grill in Queens, NY, under the name Final Siege. The band released their debut album, March To Your Grave, independently on August 6, 2021.
In November 2022, co-founding members Amir Jairazbhoy and Randy Reiser took a step back as the band moved into its next phase of development. By April 15, 2023, Final Siege had solidified their new lineup with Ameer "The Beheader" Aljallad on drums and Rob Maldonado on guitar. The band’s musical influences include Death, Thrash, and Groove metal, and their lyrics explore themes of rebellion, war, and the mental toll of living in a conflict-ridden world. Final Siege has performed alongside national acts such as Suffocation, Atheist, Wrath, Enforcer, DRI, and Warbringer.
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After
one of the most turbulent periods in AVULSED'S extensive
history - stretching back over thirty years - the legendary Spanish purveyors
of skull crushing death metal have announced that they will release their
eighth full length studio album on March 4th 2025! Featuring eleven
devastating tracks of blood-hungry ferocity PHOENIX CRYPTOBIOSIS represents
a rebirth for Avulsed with dramatic changes to the band's line-up. New
members Alejandro Lobo (guitar), Alex Nihil (bass)
and Victor Dws (guitar) have joined longstanding stalwarts Santiago
Arroyo (drums) and vocalist Dave Rotten, bringing a revitalised razor
sharpness to the band that fans will love.Mastered by Davide Billia (Holycide, Posthuman Abomination, Rottenness etc) Phoenix Cryptobiosis possesses the finest sound of Avulsed's extensive career - and the artwork courtesy of Daemorph Art (Stabbing, The Black Dahlia Murder, Demonstealer etc) is stunning! The album will be released by Xtreem Music on CD, LP, cassette and digital formats and you can read further details, including insights from the band, at the Xtreem Music site: https://www.xtreemmusic.com/promo/20241204_Avulsed.html
Track Listing:
1. Limbs Regeneration
2. Lacerate To Dominate
3. Blood Monolith
4. Unrotted
5. Guts Of The Gore Gods
6. Phoenix Cryptobiosis
7. Devotion For Putrefaction
8. Neverborn Monstrosity
9. Dismembered
10. Bio-Cadaver
11. Wandering Putrid Souls
The first single will be unleashed on December 18th with the full album to follow on March 4th 2025
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The album's digital release date is on December 20th, 2024.
Tracklist
1. Sic Transit Gloria Mundi
2. Hyperion
3. Ignis Fatum
4. Nell'Ora dell'Epilogo
5. Hekate
6. Apotheosis
7. Et in Arcadia Ego
8. Atlantide (Bonus Track)
Founded in Brescia in 2021, Ārdeat emerged from the collaboration of Enrico Pinelli, Julian Polonioli, Riccardo Cremaschini, and Andrea Salvagni, who reunited after years of involvement in various musical ventures. The band’s first single—a compelling cover of Franco Battiato’s “Atlantide”—led to the addition of guitarist Cristian della Noce and the creation of their debut EP, Exitivm. This EP, featuring a monumental 20-minute track split into two acts, established Ārdeat as a formidable force in the black metal scene.
Ārdeat didn't stop there. In 2022, they paid homage to the legendary Bathory by contributing a cover of "Home of Once Brave" to a tribute compilation championed by Antichrist Magazine. They then took their music to the stage, sharing bills with Italian metal royalty like Mortuary Drape, Opera IX, Darkend, and Black Oath.
Ārdeat's sound is a potent blend of atmospheric black metal, the tight riffing of early death metal, and the melodic hooks of the NWOBHM. Drawing inspiration from bands like Dissection, Mgla, and Spite Extreme Wing, they forge a sound that is both fiercely aggressive and hauntingly beautiful.
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BODY COUNT returns with MERCILESS , a new album that takes their fearless, uncompromising sound to new heights. The record reaffirms their unyielding stance on social issues while delivering the hard-hitting, raw energy fans have come to expect. With contributions from legends like David Gilmour, Max Cavalera, and Howard Jones, this record pushes BODY COUNT’s sound into powerful new territory without losing the edge that defines them.
Ice-T on the release: “We had a string of one-word albums,” says Ice-T. “We had Bloodlust, we had Carnivore and that word, MERCILESS , just bumped into my head. It’s really about that point where you can’t take any more and you’re done. Like the song says, ‘I got no more fucks to give’. When you push a person to that point, it’s too late to ask for mercy. I was watching a lot of movies like Hostel; a lot of cruel torture movies when I was writing the album, and I was like, ‘These people are cold-blooded.’ That’s what triggered that whole energy.”
Stream the new album here: https://bodycount.lnk.to/MercilessAlbumNe
Watch the music video for the title track here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hcm2o3Hhpc8
SARKASM – “CARNIVAL OF ATROCITIES”
Label: Xtreem MusicRelease Date: February 4th 2025
Genre: Death/Thrash Metal
For fans of: Gorguts | Obliveon | Pestilence | Believer
Beneath a grieving, tortured sky, the world burns. Once grand cities wreathed in smoke, their towering edifices crumbling, collapsing into ruin. The remnants of humanity crawl through the ashes on blistering hands and knees, choking on the fumes of their own annihilation. The failed caretakers of a paradise become a boundless charnel house in flame. The dead and the soon to be dead lie in mountains of scorched flesh and heat cracked bone, a testament to the grotesque ignorance and arrogance of man…wilfully blind and consumed by greed until the very end. These are the final moments of our Eden, our miracle of life that we raped and plundered, warped and manipulated into a twisted carnival of atrocities.
Having blazed a trail in the early ‘90s with their four highly regarded demos, Canada’s death/thrash pioneers Sarkasm, burst back into life in 2019 – signing with Xtreem Music and releasing their first full length album, As Empires Decay, in 2023. Now it is time for the next chapter in the Sarkasm story to begin, as they prepare to unleash their second album, the momentous Carnival Of Atrocities. Opening with the forearm smash of ‘I Am Chaos’, Carnival Of Atrocities immediately sets out what Sarkasm are all about; massive crunching riffs, huge, domineering drums and the magnificent vocal power of Bruno Bernier – who also fronts the reborn Obliveon - all brought together in immaculately structured songs where technical complexity is tempered by finely wrought hooks. ‘Murmurs From The Void’ is an early highlight, with Bernier’s vocals rising up between the snapping drums and those thick, textured riffs while a perfectly expressed guitar solo brings the song to its conclusion, with every note considered and carefully chosen. Throughout the album, songs like ‘Cold Empty Rooms’ and ‘Echoes Of Hyperion’ demonstrate that Sarkasm stand apart from the pack; operating in a different sphere to most bands, they plot a course that heads confidently into unexplored territories. When the armour-plated ‘Deadweight’ fades into silence, after a relentless, remorseless display of bludgeoning power, you are left with a need for more…for one more play, one more ride through the maze of blood, one more journey through the Carnival Of Atrocities!
The sound on Carnival Of Atrocities, captured by producer Maxime Lacroix (Gastrorrexis etc) and the mastering of the respected Dan Swanö (Asphyx, Avulsed, Incantation etc) is perfect for Sarkasm, giving a strength and prominence to every instrument, without sacrificing the clarity required to appreciate these well defined songs. When Xtreem Music release this stunning album on February 4th, on CD, vinyl and cassette formats, it will surely see Sarkasm ascending to the heady heights that their music has always deserved. Be prepared for a masterclass in technical, addictive, impactful metal that you’ll never forget!
Line-up:
Bruno Bernier - Vocals
François Dubuc - Guitars
Yves Parent - Guitars
Dave Bouchard - Bass
Simon Thibodeau - Drums
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Dutch
Thrash Metal Act GRINDPAD Releases New Single “X-MAS MOSH”
– Out Now on Iron Shield Records!Thrash collective Grindpad returns with a new single and lyric video.
“X-MAS MOSH” was mixed & mastered by Erwin Hermsen at Toneshed Studio (Legion of the Damned, Deadhead, Headless Hunter). The song will also be released on the upcoming vinyl re-release of Violence (Iron Shield Records) in 2025.
Guitarist JG comment: "Doesn't every band have their "What if's"? In Grindpad's case it was "What if we had a Christmas song". And not your average, standard, heavier cover of a known one, but our very own ACTUAL Christmas song. And, somewhere this year, on a hot sunny summer day, ours was born. It was literally written and recorded in shorts, with sunglasses. So, Mariah Carey, Wham! and Chris Rea, be warned! Because here comes Grindpad's very own .... X-MAS MOSH!!”
Line up :
JG – Guitar
Max - Drums
Axel - Guitar
Rik - Bass
Olivier - Vocals
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Canberra (AU) - Australian-based Symphonic Death Metal band, Project: ULTIMATE SATAN, have unleashed their highly anticipated debut album, THE OPUS SATANAS on Eschatonic Records!
Project: Ultimate Satan was formed late 2019. The band features Eschatonic Records alumni from Inhuman Remnants, Black Mountain, Terravorous, Unholy Vendetta and Somnium Nox.
The Opus Satanas was forged amidst the Fires and Plagues of 2020 and 2021. As Project: Ultimate Satan sought to push the sonic possibilities of their unique blend of Blackened Death Metal, they focused on the inclusion of more symphonic elements, orchestrations and lyrical content that would honour those that called to them from across the vast depths of the cosmos.
July 2022 saw the release of their first single "Symphony Es Infernus," an auspicious ode to Lillith Liftoach. However, due to further outbreaks, lockdowns and restrictions, their accompanying live rituals would be restricted to the ACT and the South Coast regions.
February 2024 saw the release of their second single "The Infallible Void." The song is a sonic exploration and meditations on the darkness within us all.
Track
Listing:1. Symphony Es Infernus
2. Humanity's Last Breath
3. Is This How Freedom Dies
4. The Infallible Void
5. Footprints in the Sans of Time
6. Nocturne Immortalis
Credits:
Recorded at Studio Decay.
Produced by JDecay.
Mixed and Mastered by Gibb at Gibbenez Music.
Cover Design and Borders by Hans Trasid at Dis-Art Design.
P:US Logo and Emblem by Wappenschmied.
Line-up:
Scottanic – Vocals
Ashahalasin – Bass
JDecay – Guitars, Orchestration and Backing Vocals
Dazferatu – Keys, Orchestration and Backing Vocals
Amorasche – Drums, Orchestration and Backing Vocals
Contributing Artists:
Vocals from Jem
Guitars by Calcifur (Terravorous)
Lead Guitars by Nekros the Black (Ex-Inhuman Remnants)
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Sibiu,
Romania based Atmospheric Black Metal one-man band ANTUMBRA is
set to release the new album on December 22nd 2024 in collaboration
with Loud Rage Music. Titled "DAYS OF FUTURE RAVAGED
LANDS", the new material is made of 10 tracks that weave haunting
melodies with crushing riffs and evocative lyrics, painting a vivid picture of
desolation and resilience. Drawing from a unique blend of Black Metal,
Blackened Doom, and cinematic soundscapes, ANTUMBRA creates a sonic
journey through a world in turmoil.Here is what Marius Ignatescu (all instruments / vocals) had to say about it: "This album is about the war, the despair and destruction of humanity. From the blood-soaked battlegrounds of "Rivers of Blood" to the mournful echoes of the song "Threnody" or "Silent Earth," each track weaves a story of the human loss, pain and chaos."
Pre-orders are now open here: https://loudragemusic.bandcamp.com/album/antumbra-days-of-future-ravaged-lands
In anticipation of the new album ANTUMBRA also released a video for the track "Forgotten": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eafqrJcaFz8
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Minsk (BY) - Brutal Death Metal quartet, RELICS OF HUMANITY, are set to release new album, ABSOLUTE DISMAL DOMAIN, on January 31, 2025 through Willowtip Records.
The band released the following statement about the album:
"Absolute Dismal Domain is a nine-act conceptual record. The story told across these nine tracks is about absolute ubiquitous annihilation of light, both spiritually (god) and physically (sun and stars). This is the most brutal stuff about blackness and ungodliness ever created."
Absolute Dismal Domain is Relics of Humanity's first collection of original material since 2019's Obscuration EP (Willowtip) and the band's first full-length album (and third overall) since 2014's Ominously Reigning upon the Intangible (Amputated Vein).
Pre-order:https://bit.ly/add-willowtip
https://relicsofhumanity.bandcamp.com/album/absolute-dismal-domain
Track Listing:
1. Omen Apollyon
2. Summoning Of Those Who Absorbed
3. Taking The Shape Of Infinity
4. In The Name Of Ubiquitous Gloom
5. Paralyzing The Light II
6. Absolute Dismal Domain
7. Smoldering Of Seraphim
8. His Creation That No Longer Exists
9. Dominion
Credits:
Absolute Dismal Domain is fully composed (music, concept and lyrics), mixed, and mastered by guitarist Siarhei.
Artwork created with oil paints by Siarhei.
Line-up:
Siarhei - Guitars
Pavel - Bass
Flo - Vocals
Vladislav - Drums
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Order Songs for the Dying and the band's entire discography at https://tfreco.bandcamp.com/album/songs-for-the-dying
Tracklisting1. Bound in Blood
2. Depraved Lust
3. A Hymn for the End
4. Crimson Queen
5. Eternal Slumber
6. From the Beyond
7. Father of Lies
8. Judgement of the Damned
9. Praise the Dead
10. Scorched Earth
11. The Blackest Night
AGAINST I was founded in 2022 by Fredrik Keith Croona known as vocalist and founder of Cynical Existence and ex-vocalist of Menschdefekt. Together with Mathias Back (guitars) and Anders Ström (drums), they fuse elements of metal and hints of electronic parts into a cacophony of aggression and melodies.
In 2023 the band released their debut album Carnival of Excess on Advoxya Records. 2024 saw the release of two EPs, Perfect Smile and the follow-up Destruction Lullaby, which took the band in an entirely new direction.
Line-Up:
Fredrik Keith Croona - vocals
Mathias Back - guitars
Anders Ström - drums
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NEWS 30.11.2024
Damit bei euch gar nicht erst dieser nervende Vorweihnachtstress
oder irgend so ne besinnliche Stimmung aufkommen kann, gibt es hier noch einmal
ein ganz fettes und saftiges update in Sachen neuer Veröffentlichungen. Wenn
euch jetzt schon dieses ganze weihnachtliche Gebimmel zum Halse raus hängt,
sollte ihr auf jeden Fall mal eines der Teile wenigstens mal antesten .
Definitiv wird euch dann dieses "stille Nacht, heilige Nacht "
Gesäusel dann in keinster Weise mehr nerven. Aktuelle Reviews :
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NUCLEAR WINTER ZINE #4 (A5/englisch)
LEMMY KILMISTER wird zum Dauerbewohner eines seiner bevorzugten Plätze zum Entspannen und Kontakteknüpfen – des STRINGFELLOWS GENTLEMAN’S CLUB in London. Dieser Ort birgt für seine Freunde und Bekannten viele Lemmy-Erinnerungen, weil er nach seiner Eröffnung im Jahr 1980 zu einem seiner Favoriten wurde. Geführt von Peter Stringfellow, der in den 1960er-Jahren einige der größten Künstler dieser Ära wie etwa The Beatles, The Who, Jimi Hendrix, Pink Floyd und weitere buchte, wurde das Stringfellows zum Hotspot für Promis und Rockstars.
“Stringfellows hatte immer einen besonderen Platz in Lemmys Herzen. Er liebte den Rock'n'Roll-Spirit, den Peter in den Club brachte, er liebte die entspannte Umgebung und er liebte natürlich die Aussicht. Ich weiß, dass er erleichtert ist, dass er nun wieder einen seiner Lieblingsorte auf diesem Planeten genießen kann”, erklärt Motörhead-Manager Todd Singerman.
Daher ist es nur allzu passend, dass Lemmy am diesjährigen 18. Dezember erneut, und diesmal für immer, in diesem weltbekannten Club anzutreffen sein wird – im Anschluss an die neuste einer Reihe von “Lemmy Forever”-Zeremonien, die Lemmy an seinen bevorzugten Plätzen verewigen sollen. Auch hier wird es eine kleinere Replik seiner sehr speziellen Urne geben, die mit einem Teil seiner Asche in den Club einzieht und sicherstellt, dass er an einem weiteren seiner heiß geliebten Orte dauerhaft verweilen kann. Die Feier selbst wird eine Nacht voll all jener Dinge, die Lemmy so zu schätzen wusste: Drinks, Rock’n’Roll, Hors d’oeuvres, oh… und bildschöne Frauen! Motörhead-Gitarrist Phil Campbell wird ebenfalls teilnehmen, um eine kleine Rede zu halten und die Asche seines engen Freundes und Bandkameraden dort niederzulegen.
“Wenn er in London war, hat Lemmy nie eine Nacht im Stringfellows verpasst. Lemmy war ein echter Freund des Clubs“, betont Sadat Banda, Operations Director im Stringfellows.
Für alle, die in London verweilen: Die Feierlichkeit beginnt um 19:00 Uhr und endet um 21:00 Uhr. An alle, denen es nicht möglich ist, teilzunehmen: Keine Sorge, ihr werdet Lemmy ab dem 18. Dezember jederzeit im Stringfellows besuchen können.
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GRAFJAMMER – „DE TYFUS, DE TEERLING“
Genre: Black MetalLabel: Folter Records
Vertrieb: Alive
VÖ: 10.01.2025
Die Niederländer GRAFJAMMER melden sich mit neuer Besetzung und einem vierten Album zurück! Nach ihrem letzten Langspieler "De Zoute Kwel", der zahlreiche positive Kritiken und viel Aufmerksamkeit in der Szene nach sich zog, ist "De Tyfus, De Teerling" die neueste Attacke mit ihrem ureigenen, (es) bösartig treibenden "Primitive Dutch Necrorock". Für den versieht die seit 2012 existierende Band aus Utrecht höchst effektiv First- und Second-Wave-Black-Metal mit deftigen Prisen von Punk, D-Beat und Motörhead. Groovt im Resultat wie Sau – respektive: "swings like a floppy tit", wie Vokalist Jorre meint –, doch neben tobend rockenden Brechern und Passagen schneidigen Getrümmers, gibt es auch Momente, in denen sich alles in ein melancholisches Zwielicht verlagert.
Mit "De Tyfus, De Teerling" präsentieren GRAFJAMMER neun knallharte Tracks (plus ein Intro), die in ihrer Muttersprache von religiösem Wahnsinn, Selbsttäuschung und Zerstörung berichten. Dabei tauchen sie noch tiefer als zuvor in die dunklen Schattenseiten der Gesellschaft und der niederländischen Geschichte ein. Der Albumtitel ist eine Abwandlung von "Tyfus! Tering!", einer beliebten Fluchkombination im Niederländischen, in der GRAFJAMMER-Version bedeutet es: "Der Typhus (und), der Würfel".Anyway: Time to groove and swing!– Schnell, roh, dreckig und berauschend wie das Schnüffeln von Amphetamin.
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DESASTER - Vier Kultalben erscheinen als streng limitierte
Tape-Releases über Cold Knife Records (VÖ 24.01.25)!DESASTER, eine der kompromisslosesten Bands des Undergrounds, bringen ihre vier Kultalben zurück! Angelwhore, 666 - Satan’s Soldiers Syndicate, The Arts of Destruction und The Oath of an Iron Ritual erscheinen am 24.01.2025 endlich in streng limitierten Red Tape Editions – nur 100 Exemplare pro Album, inklusive exklusiver Trading Card über Cold Knife Records.
Diese Reissues sind pure Zerstörung in musikalischer Form. "Angelwhore" entfesselt chaotische Gewalt mit chirurgischer Präzision – kein Song, kein Riff lässt Luft zum Atmen. Mit "666 Satan Soldier´s Syndicate"wird Krieg erklärt: schnörkellos, brutal und gnadenlos schnell. "The Arts of Destruction" zeigt, wie episch und zerstörerisch Metal sein kann, ohne an roher Härte zu verlieren. Und "The Oath of an Iron Ritual" ist nichts weniger als eine Abrissbirne, die hymnischen Thrash mit gnadenlosem Death Metal kombiniert. Diese Alben brennen ein Feuerwerk in die Gehörgänge und zeigen, warum Desaster im Underground den Ton angeben.
Außerdem gibt es noch die DESASTER Limited Wooden Box – eine handgefertigte Holzbox mit lasergraviertem Desaster-Logo, die alles bietet, was das Fan-Herz begehrt:
Alle vier Alben auf schwarzen Tapes
Einen exklusiven Lederpatch
Individuelle Trading Cards für jedes Album
Der Preorder läuft ab sofort über www.cold-knife.com
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Gravethorn on Signing with Wormholedeath: "I am truly excited to be working with the Wormholedeath family on this release. I've put a lot of hard work and sacrifice into putting this all together, learning new things, and experimenting with others, and I didn't want to just go through anybody to get it out there for the world to hear. Carlo Belotti and Wormholedeath are absolutely on top of their game in this profession, and the bands on Wormholedeath are all incredible talents and gifted musicians, evidenced by the discipline and hard work they put into their craft. In an era where the current crop of metal is truly growing in popularity and there are so many bands out there sounding very similar, it seems that Wormholedeath certainly can pick the best from several ends of the spectrum and bring them to their exotic landscape of creative brilliance. I'm very excited to call Wormholedeath our home."
Unveiling "Atrocitas"
Gravethorn's new release "Atrocitas" is a continuation of the debut release, "Underground Rituals of Those Unseen". Harnessing the anger and sense of overcoming all who oppress- the battle wages on as we are slowly uniting as a people and coming together in numbers to dissolve those who feel the greed for power, whether religious, political, financial, or other. If there ever was going to be an uprising, perhaps Atrocitas would be the soundtrack of a revolution. It was written and recorded in Krystof's studio when he had COVID-19, and some of the medication he was taking may have influenced how the music came out (perhaps it opened the doors to the spiritual world to share ideas of those no longer with us).
Atrocitas also features contributions from notable collaborators, including Joshua Bednarski (from the band Atomic War Machine) and Dave Sharpe (from the bands Dead by Wednesday, End Time Illusion, The Cro-Mags, and Dave Ellefson’s [of Megadeth] side band).
Tracklist
:1. Atrocitas
2. The Great Thaw
3. Epic Battle
4. Destined to Burn
5. In Vengeance We Hunt
6. Barbaric War Declared
7. Hymns of Forbidden Places (feat. Joshua Bednarski)
8. Within the Berserker
9. Victory by Sunrise (feat. Dave Sharpe)
10. Creeping Death (Metallica Cover)
Gravethorn is a Blackened Death Metal band from Las Vegas, NV, formed in 2021 by Krystof during his journey to learn extreme metal mixing in his home studio, built during the 2020 pandemic. Initially working with recordings from his previous band Achromatica, which eventually disbanded, Krystof continued creating music, resulting in the release of several songs on Spotify and YouTube. Drummer Bob Hill (from Achromatica) later joined, and in October 2023, they unleashed their debut album, Underground Rituals of Those Unseen, which received critical acclaim from outlets like Metalized, Rock Hard, and Slowly We Rot.
Gravethorn's unique sound blends influences from bands like Emperor, Deicide, Amon Amarth, and even The Doors and Led Zeppelin, creating a distinctive blend of Blackened Death Metal. Known for embracing collaboration, the band has worked with notable musicians, including Glenn Lai (Achromatica) and Brian Crapser (Putrid Decay).
While quarantined with COVID-19 in October 2023, Krystof channeled his energy into writing and recording new material, resulting in the upcoming 2024 album Atrocitas, set to be released via Wormholedeath Records. Gravethorn continues to defy rigid genre classifications, staying true to their simple goal of making metal music, unbound by specific labels.
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Listen Sankarin Matka album: https://push.fm/fl/noitasapatti-album
The band comments:
" “Sankarin matka” (A Hero's Journey) is a concept album consisting of an intro and 7 songs. Its dreamlike story slowly advances towards indescribable horrors, which waver between dream and reality, until the truth is exposed in all of its heinousness.
The album has been under making for nearly 2 years in our home studio, and it is finally ready for release despite many set packs.
Musically, the album consists of a broad range of sounds, some of which are already familiar to our music, but we're also bringing a lot of fresh soundscape to this album.
Influences and sounds of black metal, british deathdoom and progressive rock can be heard, breaking the boundaries of any particular genre.
The musical influences mixed with our vision form an original whole that sounds only of itself.
New songs are also currently in the making, and they’re taking Noitasapatti's vision even further!"
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Biography:
NOITASAPATTI was born in spring 2017 in Pori, Finland by Erakko (vocals), Liekkiö (guitars, keyboards), Mielivalta (guitars) and Rampa (bass). Soon after that, Rienaaja joined us as a drummer and the first line-up was complete. After a couple of months of intensive rehearsing and composing, we recorded our first demo, “Vaellamme kuin Taivaankappaleet” on december 2017 and released it on CDr-format spring 2018. First live-show took place in our hometown also in the same spring. After that, Rampa left the band and Erakko began to play bass. Next year we recorded a second demo, “Aarnivalkean ajamana” and played some gigs. In 2020, we made a split-album with another Finnish band HOLLOW CORPSE. After some line-up changes, Häviö came to the band at the end of 2020 and a few months later, Kadonnut also joined the band to play keyboards. In summer 2021, we finally recorded our first full-length album “Kuolemattomille maille”. After a few successful live-shows it was time to record our second full-length album, “Sankarin matka” (A hero’s journey) in summer 2023. Album is now recorded, mixed, and mastered, and we are more satisfied with the result than ever before!
Our music can be described as 1990’s black metal with lots of melodies and even “burzumic” atmosperes. Also, you can hear influences from early British death/doom, epic viking metal and even some old school progressive music. Vocals are quite original “howling” and also heavily Burzum-influenced screams. Lyrics are written in Finnish.
Track list:1. Tulikipuna
2. Tuhatkasvoinen
3. Sankarin matka
4. Paluu liekkeihin
5. Käskyläisen sanat
6. Henkien polulla
7. Matka halki myrskyjen
8. Tähtivaeltaja
Album cover by Mika Huumonen
Line-up:
Erakko - Vocals, Bass, Mouth Harp, Horns
Liekkiö - Guitars
Häviö - Drums
Kadonnut - Keyboards
https://www.facebook.com/noitasapattiofficial
Listen to "Monumenty" here: https://youtu.be/1MNV8gec3Wk
Pre-order here: https://bit.ly/CzortCDLP
“Monumenty” was recorded and mixed last fall at Impressive Art studio in Porąbka, Poland by Przemysław Nowak.
The sound on "Monumenty" is an evolution of the band's past work on "W czeluść" (2022 split released via Godz ov War Productions), "Apostoł" (2020 album released via Under the Sign of Garazel Productions) and "Czarna ewangelia" (2018 debut album released via Under the Sign of Garazel Productions). In 2019, Czort also released a split entitled "Under the White Flame" with Mordhell, Occultum and Dagorath.
In Slavic mythology, Czort (or chort) is considered to be a demon of total evil, with horns, hooves, a skinny tail, and a pig-face.
Monumenty tracklist 1. Paroksyzm Ludzkości
2. Zjawa
3. Kuźnia Materii
4. Oczyma Monumentu
5. Zmaganie Rdzeniem Istnienia
6. Cyborium Zgnilizny i Brudu
7. 23.58.30
8. Antynatalizm Boga
9. Ubóstwo Idei
https://www.pagan-records.com
https://www.facebook.com/czortbluznierca/
CORROSIVE ELEMENTS - "CUT THE SERPENT’S HEAD"
Release
date :
November 29th 2024Style : Death Thrash N' Roll
Origin: France
Duration: 41:20
Label: GreyveStorm Productions & Crypt Of Dr.Gore et Chien Noir (pour la version vinyle)
Tracklist:
01. Conquering the divine
02. Ignorance is no longer bliss
03. So long sucker
04. The unseen
05. An american hero
06. Cut the serpent's head
07. Enter the final state
08. The right to remain poor
09. Among the casualties
10. Fascistalism
True defenders of the underground ethos, CORROSIVE ELEMENTS made their path with a first EP in 2008, a debut album in 2015 and a scorching live album in 2016. Having graced the stage at renowned festivals like Hellfest's Altar Stage and sharing the spotlight with metal legends such as Death Angel, Loudblast, Darkane, Sinister, and more, the quintet took a great amount of time refining the new tunes for their highly anticipated 2024 album release.
The credo stands strong: DEATH THRASH N’ROLL THE OLD SCHOOL WAY!
"Cut the serpent’s head", the second album of CORROSIVE ELEMENTS is a collection of 10 powerful songs, designed for a more direct and dynamic approach, in the typical style of the band, a clever mix of Death and Thrash Metal, with tons of groove, anger and attitude.
The new album was written collectively by the band in the rehearsal room, an old fashioned method that makes the music more immediate and impactful.
With broad influences ranging from Thrash legends such as Slayer, (old) Sepultura and Exodus, Death Metal in the tradition of Entombed, Obituary, Carcass, Bolt Thrower and Napalm Death, and an addition of primitive energy derived from Hardcore Punk, The band is now ready to place this new offering on the altar of Extreme Metal.
Conceptually, "Cut the Serpent's Head" is a cynical look at the destiny ofmankind, its race towards nonsense. A warning against the hegemony of organized religions, shady politics, decaying societies and the rise of social injustice.
Stay tuned, the next few days will see more information about the artwork, release dates, formats and everything you need to know about this new album which will be produced by Crypt Of Dr.Gore and GreyveStorm Productions.
https://linktr.ee/corrosiveelements
Vocalist Paavo Laapotti comments:
”The song's lyrics are about distressing and constant fear of death inside an individual's head. He's lost in his own mind and doesn't know what is real and what is fake. He only has a strong feeling that he's being chased and he's forced to escape into the unknown.” ”This is one of the oldest songs written for this album and it has been waiting for the right moment to be released. Well, the day is finally here and I'm very glad that we got the right feel into the song that it needed.”
Listen to 'Exiled to Infinity'' on streaming services: https://push.fm/fl/defiled-serenity-exiled
Track
list:1. Alkutaival (feat. Juha Tapio)
2. Voices from the Void
3. Exiled to Infinity
4. Death
5. Mortal
6. Within the Slumber of the Mind
7. Through the Chaos
8. Your Worst Enemy
9. Tears of Black
10. Unfaithful (Rihanna cover) (feat. Karisma)
Recorded & mixed by Lauri Seppälä
Mastered by Juho Räihä / SoundSpiral Audio
Album cover by Nikos Stavridakis / VisionBlack
Biography:
Defiled Serenity is a melodic death metal band from Loimaa, Finland. It was founded by the vocalist and Before The Dawn frontman Paavo Laapotti in 2021. The band’s music is for the fans of old In Flames, Amorphis, Amon Amarth, Dark Tranquillity etc. Their sound relies heavily on the 90's melodeath sound, but with modern twists. The songs are filled with low growls, chunky guitars, beautiful melodies and tight rhythm sections.
They released their first stand-alone single ”Voices from the Void” in 2022 and it has reached over 25,000 streams on Spotify alone. Since then, the band has been writing new material and now it's time to unleash their long-awaited debut album!
LISTEN to the first single 'Your Worst Enemy' on streaming https://push.fm/fl/defiled-serenity-your-worst-enemy
Line-up:
Paavo Laapotti - Vocals
Jarkko Mäkelä - Lead guitar
Lauri Seppälä - Rhythm Guitar
Mikko Sormunen - Bass
Arttu Airo - Drums
https://www.facebook.com/defiledserenity
Hailing
from Los Angeles, THE MOSAIC WINDOW is a one-man melodic
black/death metal band that explores all aspects of human existence through
tragically brutal songwriting. For fans of: Kvaen, Gorgoroth, Hath, Dissection, Necrophobic, Thulcandra, Krigsgrav, Seth
Formed in 2021 by Andrew Steven Brown after many years of not playing music, The Mosaic Window originally was a coping mechanism following the deaths of Brown’s father and grandmother during the pandemic. After some recognition from the catatonic release of the “Hollow” EP, a resurgence of motivation to continue this type of music therapy overcame Brown, which led to the creation of the debut album, “Plight of Acceptance” in summer 2023. This debut quickly turned heads, including that of Willowtip Records, which signed the band and re-released the album later in 2023. Only just a year later, The Mosaic Window released the brutal sophomore album “HEMASANCTUM” with guests Gabe Seeber (Vale of Pnath, Abigail Williams, Obscura, Carach Angren) on drums, and Andy LaRocque (King Diamond) for two guest solos. Already, “Hemasanctum” has proven to be a massive set up from the debut, and The Mosaic Window is quickly becoming an unstoppable force in the world of black/death metal.
https://themosaicwindow.bandcamp.com/
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094717845304
MALAURIU/SINOATH - "MALAURIU/SINOATH"
Style : Italian Dark Sound / Black MetalLabel : Doomentia Records
Release date : 20/01/2025
In some cases, split releases do compile together random acts who have little to do with each other. But in some (rare) cases, the end result bears a greater purpose, forging an alliance in darkness if you will. Such is the case here with cult black/doom/progressive Sicilian act SINOATH, sharing this highly collectable piece of wax with fellow countrymen MALAURIU.
Both bands don’t just share Sicilian origins. Besides, compared to SINOATH whose never-ending quest started all the way back to 1990 MALAURIU is a rather ‘new’, if quite productive with already two full-lenght and a whole lot of EP and demos under its belt, act, having being active for ‘only’ ten years. So one could also argue that stylistically speaking, the two are quite different: whereas MALAURIU is more or less acquainted with black-metal, albeit a quite experimental version of it, SINOATH sound is far more old-school oriented, if as everchanging. Yet both acts are all about pushing boundaries and following a very personal path.
Talking of SINOATH, the latter contribution ‘Symphony Of The Scythe’ sees them revisiting in a way their roots, inspired by a vision of death and its role in our everyday life. A one-of-a-kind track dedicated to the late Massimo Chiofalo, who played guitar on their 2015 EP Meanders Of Doom. On the flipside, MALAURIU’ song, ‘Scuru’, is as idiosyncratic, throwing out of the window all known so-called conventions in favour of something unique and utterly ‘out there’. The track also benefits from the presence of Regen Graves from ABYSMAL GRIEF on keyboards, adding the mystique.
Tracklist
1. Malauriu - Scuru (Feat. Regen Graves from Abysmal Grief)
2. Sinoath - Symphony of the Scythe
Line-up (Malauriu):
Schizoid - Guitars
Marbas - Drums/Bass
Regen Graves - Keyboards
Perfidus - Synth/Samples
R.M. - Vocals
Sinistro - Backing vocals
Recorded between Italy and United Kingdom
Mixed and mastered at Toxic Basement Studio
https://www.facebook.com/malauriuofficial
https://malauriu.bandcamp.com/
Line-up (Sinoath):
Salvatore Fichera - Drums
Walter Garau - Bass
Gianni Cavallaro - Lead Guitar
Francesco Cucinotta - Guitars/Synth/Vocals
Recorded at Phonoputìa Studio (Letojanni - Me) in April 2024
Mastered at Toxic Basement Studio
In memory of our friend Massimo Chiofalo (1970 - 2024)
Picture on cover - "Whetting the Scythe" (1905) by Kathe Kollwitz
Piano sample freely taken from "Chanson Sicilienne" by Francesco Paolo Frontini (ed. Carisch 1906) and played by Giuseppe Senfett.
https://www.facebook.com/SinoathOfficial/
DOOMENTIA RECORDS https://www.doomentia.com/
Originally released in August 2005 by Ironclad Recordings, this definitive vinyl edition breathes new life into the album. Featuring reimagined artwork while honoring the spirit of the original, the visual overhaul was led by the album’s original artist, Steven Weiler, in collaboration with Paul Granese of Cold Cuts LLC. Jamie King of Jamie King Audio (Between the Buried and Me) was enlisted to remix and remaster the vinyl and digital editions of the reissue.
Tracklisting:1) Death March
2) Feel Like Hell
3) From These Eyes
4) Amen To Artillery
5) Forgotten End
6) Unsacred
7) Burn the Fallen
8) Storm of Swords
9) Sworn Alliance
10) It's Not About Breaking Hearts, It's About Breaking Faces
11) Claim Your Own
12) Take Aim
THE CLASSIC STRUGGLE is:
Brandon Collins - Guitars
Tim Zlinsky - Vocals
Chris Grant - Guitars
Nick Sloan - Bass
TJ Bailey - Drums
https://www.facebook.com/skepsisrecordings
https://www.facebook.com/TCSOfficial/
The premiere of the album’s new single, “DARKWOLF,” is now live at DeadRhetoric.com. Stream the song now at https://deadrhetoric.com/randomness/song-premiere-the-cimmerian-dark-wolf/
Bassist/vocalist Nicholas Rocha comments on the song, “Borrowing its name from the eponymous hero straight out of Ralph Bakshi's 1983 visual opus "Fire & Ice", this thrash-laden track evokes not just the rush of battle but also the weight of consequence and of course, the joy of victory!”
An Age Undreamed Of... will be released on January 10, 2025 via Bandcamp with all streaming platforms to follow. Physical copies will be made available on CD by Hyborian Rage Records with colored vinyl to be released by BVR (Black Voodoo Records).
Follow THE CIMMERIAN, for it is Crom's will. If you don’t – to hell with you!
Tracklisting:1) Shadow Kingdom
2) Neck Breaker of The Mountain
3) Silver and Gold
4) Darkwolf
5) Mournblade
6) Black Coast Tigris
7) Deathstalker
8) Monarch
The groundwork for THE CIMMERIAN was laid in 2021 by guitarist David Gein and bassist Nicholas Rocha – two-thirds of crossover thrash group Septik Onslaught. The two were writing what would become the band’s first EP when a Craigslist ad brought drummer David Morales – armed with unyielding energy and a bag of Halloween candy – to the fold.
THE CIMMERIAN delivers a wall of sound that draws inspiration from the likes of Motörhead, Black Sabbath, Venom, and Gates of Slumber. Lyrical themes informed by a deep understanding of world history, mythology, and historical literature weave throughout this chainmail tapestry.
The band released their debut EP, Thrice Majestic, in the summer of 2022. By early 2023, they returned to Robert Frank’s Minor Chord Studio to record the two-track cassette/digital release, Sword & Sorcery Vol. I.
THE CIMMERIAN is:
Bass/vocals: Nicolas Rocha
Guitars: David Gein
Drums: David Morales
https://www.facebook.com/TheCimmerianOfficial
Watch "Incipit" here: https://youtu.be/ZfefgCInTSQ?si=glfXUQr5lCximdj9
Peszek is known for his work in acclaimed Polish films such as Korczak, Ubu Król, Łabędzi Śpiew and more recent TV shows including Go Ahead, Brother (Netflix) and Warszawianka. A prize winner of multiple theatre awards, he has been a member of theatre groups in theatres across the country, including the world-famous National Theatre in Poland
The "Incipit" video was directed by Marcin Okrzesa; filmed and edited by Filmguyevsky. https://youtu.be/-lehEZVZy1Y?si=lMxoq75mnpHZjb1J
Totenmesse are:
Mold - vocals
Stawrogin - guitars, bass
Rzulty - guitars
Deimos - guitars
Krzysztof Klingbein - drums
https://www.pagan-records.com
https://www.facebook.com/Totenmesse/
DEMANDE
À LA POUSSIÈRE new
album "KINTSUGI" was welcomed by media and
fans in a great way. After some devastating shows in France, our Blackish Doom
Metallers present the official video of the song "Ichinawa" realized
by Gildas Debaussart with the precious Misty Orchid's performance as dancer. Enjoy it at: https://youtu.be/bsi8PRzNuYY
Once again the Parisian combo paints a macabre horizon at the crossroads of Black Metal, Doom and Sludge, with a song of pure darkness, atmospheres and tormented voices following in the footsteps of bands like Neurosis, Mayhem, Cult Of Luna, Akhlys, Regarde Les Hommes Tomber.
I remind you that there are still copies of their album available in digiCD and LP format on https://shorturl.at/ejUV5
https://linktr.ee/mykingdommusic
https://www.facebook.com/DALPdoom
German thrash legends DARKNESS announce early bird combo for their 40the anniversary show
2024 ALBUM INFO:
“BLOOD ON CANVAS” is the angriest album to date by the Essen thrashers DARKNESS. The songs are more aggressive and harder than anything that can be found in the DARKNESS discography so far. Although it is not a concept album, “Blood on Canvas” is not just a collection of nine songs that were created in one era, but a multifaceted sound painting, painted with the colors of anger.
Musically, DARKNESS deliver the uncompromising and fast thrash metal that they have been known for since their debut album “Death Squad” (1987). However, the compositions on this album are more complex and detailed than before, without losing any of their aggression, hardness and authenticity.
The lyrics are no longer just a description of the madness that determines the course of this world, but get straight to the point without beating around the bush and without compromise.
The nine songs were produced in the Rambado Recording Studios in collaboration with Cornelius "Corny" Rambadt, who has also worked with SODOM, DISBELIEF and BONDED, among others. The predecessors "First Class Violence" and "Over And Out" were already produced in collaboration with Corny. For "Blood on Canvas", DARKNESS and producer Corny made it their mission to create an aggressive and powerful, but also honest sound.
The cover artwork is once again by Timon Kokott, with whom DARKNESS is working for the third time.
Although recordings for the album had already begun in mid-October 2023, DARKNESS and guitarist Meik separated during production, so that "Blood on Canvas" was only recorded by four people.
The story so far
The thrash metal commando DARKNESS comes from Essen - Altenessen, next to the Bay Area the most creative nucleus of the thrash wave in the 1980s.
Founded in 1984, the band made a name for themselves with the demos “Evil Curse”, “Titanic War” and “Spawn of the Dark One”.
DARKNESS released three albums between 1987 and 1989.
The first album “Death Squad” is considered a thrash classic and established the cult status of DARKNESS, which still exists today and influences thrash musicians all over the world.
In 1991 things became quieter for the band, and in 1998 singer Olli tragically died.
Lacky and Arnd, two early members, revived Thrash Guerrilla in 2004.
In 2005 the three albums “Death Squad”, “Defenders of Justice” and “Conclusion & Revival” were released again. In addition, “Bocholt Live Squad”, an official concert recording from May 14, 1987, is coming onto the market in CD format.
The long-out-of-print triple vinyl box “The Demos” from 2008 contains a live recording from the “Keep it True” Festival 2006, all demo recordings and extensive bonus material.
At the end of 2010, the musicians, who were otherwise under the banner “Eure Erben”, released an album under the name DARKNESS for the first time.
Since demand continues, the albums “Death Squad” and “Defenders of Justice” will be released on vinyl again to mark their 25th anniversary.
As with many veterans of metal, DARKNESS also has a line-up merry-go-round.
Lacky and Arnd, the band's constants, are looking for a stable line-up for a comeback.
The guitarist Meik started his job for Darkness in 2013.
Lee was given the microphone by Arnd at the end of 2014, who from then on concentrated exclusively on the guitar and backgrounds.
In 2015, Dirk took over the bass role from Christian “Spessy” Gießler, who no longer has time to be involved in DARKNESS due to his main job at Kreator.
After “Keep it True” Festival, but especially since 2014, DARKNESS have played at well-known festivals such as the “Turock Open Air”, “Obscene Extreme”, Headbangers Open Air” and the “Ruhrpott Metal Meeting”.
The old school club is also being wielded at numerous club shows around the world and proven what the band stands for: old school thrash - brutal, fast, uncompromising and mean.
With the album “The Gasoline Solution”, a real, much-praised successor to the two classics “Death Squad” and “Defenders of Justice” was released in October 2016.
Exactly 2 years after the comeback album, Darkness presented the
The album “First Class Violence” makes it impressively clear that even more than 30 years later, angry thrash still comes from Altenessen.
At the beginning of 2019, Ben took over the bass from Dirk.
The EP “Over and Out” follows in 2020.
In 2024, Dominik took over the guitar from Maik and with the highly acclaimed release of the album “Blood on Canvas” in 2024, Darkness manifested its status as a German thrash institution.
https://www.facebook.com/darknessdeathsquad
http://www.darkness-thrash.de/
Chaos Wasteland is a Canadian thrash-crossover band formed in 2019.
The bands aesthetic and themes are based on a post-apocalyptic future concept inspired by Mad Max.
They debuted with an EP called “Bloodlust” in 2020. In 2024 they returned with an S/T full-length.
The band members are :
Isaï Flamand - Vocals
James Foster - drums & vocals
Leo G.Wolf - Guitar & vocals
Nic Belanger - Guitar
Saemund Ragnarson – Bass
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbIIg-4PmoxPHeuu1PQcFJw
https://www.facebook.com/chaos.wasteland
Watch Northbound Train lyric video: https://youtu.be/QdMR2otS_gI
Aggressive, old school and borderline chaotic, “Northbound Train” is a thrashy heavy metal song to bang your head and break your neck to.
“It’s an old song resurrected and running onward like an unstoppable train, much like Arched Fire”, says Kristian Herkman, the singer. “A train to the north of Finland, back to where Arched Fire started.”
“And what a train it is”, rejoices Ari Väntänen, the rhythm guitarist. “I love the cover art by Umar Setiawan, it’s like Thomas the Tank Engine from hell! We also have a beautiful lyric video by Jussi Hevander that fits the mood perfectly.”
Originally formed in the Finnish Lapland in 1989, the band hibernated for thirty years until reforming in the late 2019 and starting to work on new music. Now, a five-year phase seems to be nearing its end.
"Things are about to change," says Ari. “It may be that Northbound Train is the very last release with this Arched Fire line-up. Who knows what the future holds, but for now, it is what it is. As a song, it is a fitting conclusion to this era in the band’s story. It’s about the journey we’ve taken while making two albums in the 2020s. For us, it’s been both a strong progression in this current time we live in, and also a return to where we’ve come from. There’s something very beautiful and raw in it all."
And that’s how the song goes. “Spend a night in a northbound train… Spend your life in a northbound train”.
Listen 'Northbound Train' single on streaming services: https://push.fm/fl/arched-fire-train
Line-up:
Kristian Herkman (vocals)
Aslak Purojärvi (drums)
Mika Rytilahti (bass)
Janne Särkelä (lead and rhythm guitars)
Ari Väntänen (rhythm guitar)
https://archedfire.com
https://www.facebook.com/OfficialArchedFire
Brutal Records is proud to announce the signing of OVERCAST RAIN, is a Dark Metal band from Latvia, Liepaya! The band is gearing up to release their third 2025 album via Brutal Records - stay tuned!
Hailing from the city of Liepāja, this formidable band is gearing up to unleash their third studio album in 2025 under the Brutal Records banner. Get ready for a sonic storm that will redefine the boundaries of dark metal!
Formed in 2014 by the visionary duo of Mihails Maslovs (vocals/guitar) and Kolja Kirk (drums), Overcast Rain has risen as a beacon of Latvia's metal scene. Over the years, the band has evolved through lineup transformations and sonic reinventions, solidifying their status as one of the genre's most dynamic forces.
Their discography includes two acclaimed albums:
Since You Die (July 11, 2020)
My God Hates Me (March 1, 2022)
Both albums have achieved remarkable success, with tracks like "All Hope Is Gone" breaking into the Destrokit Rock chart Top 50 and earning spots in the European Metal Channel rankings. These works are now enshrined in the National Library of Latvia as cultural treasures.
The Evolution of Overcast Rain
After a hiatus, Mihails and Andris Aleksejevs reignited the band in 2018 with a fierce determination to craft a heavier and more aggressive sound. Embracing new members and shedding female vocals, the band evolved into a raw, unrelenting force. Their revamped lineup debuted with electrifying performances at the Bunker13 Fest and earned second place at the Fresh Blood competition, setting the stage for their meteoric rise.
Overcast Rain’s relentless energy has captivated audiences across Malta, Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia, the Czech Republic, Croatia, and Russia, gracing the stages of premier festivals like Dark Malta Fest, GoatHell Metal Fest, Barbar Fest, and DiFest. Sharing stages with legends such as Die Krupps, Blood Red Throne, Psyclon Nine, and Ost+Front, they’ve left an indelible mark on the global metal scene.
The Next Chapter
Currently in the studio, Overcast Rain is crafting a highly anticipated album featuring 13 brand-new tracks. Their relentless dedication to pushing the boundaries of dark metal ensures this release will be nothing short of groundbreaking.
Current Lineup:
Mihails Maslovs – Vocals, Guitar, Keyboard
Marks Širokovs – Drums, Samples, Backing Vocals
Rudolf Vistiņš – Guitar, Bass, Backing Vocals
Andris Aleksejevs – Lead Guitar
Leonidas Heidemanis – Lead Guitar
Aleksandrs Tiškevičs – Bass
Stay tuned for more updates as Overcast Rain prepares to deliver their heaviest chapter yet! This is just the beginning of their reign under Brutal Records—dark metal fans, the storm is coming.
https://songwhip.com/overcastrain/
Brutal Records is proud to announce the signing of ETERNAL RETURNS, blending the sounds of melodic death metal, metalcore, thrash, and groove band from Thane, India! The band is gearing up to release their third 2025 album via Brutal Records - stay tuned!
Founded in 2010 in Thane, Maharashtra, Eternal Returns is a leading name in the Indian metal scene, renowned for its innovative blend of melodic death metal, metalcore, thrash, and groove.
With a sound that is both intense and accessible, the band has carved a unique niche, combining technical precision with emotional depth. Their music frequently addresses themes of social issues, political commentary, and personal introspection, resonating with a diverse audience.
The band members
Harsh Makwana (Guitar/Bass)
Shankul Chavan (Guitar/Production)
Viktor (Drums)
Narendra Patel (Vocals/Lyrics)
Eternal Returns has released two critically acclaimed albums:
Reprieved to Totality
Hunchback Hatred
The latter achieved significant recognition, topping India’s iTunes Metal chart in January 2024. This milestone underscores the band’s impact and appeal within the genre. Further accolades include being named "Band of the Year" in Metal Pedia’s Top 20 Releases of 2023 and a nomination for Best Metal Band at the Radio City Freedom Awards 7, affirming their growing prominence.
Artistic Vision
Eternal Returns seeks to redefine modern metal by blending aggression with accessibility. Their lyrical themes delve into the cyclical nature of life, birth, death, myths, and the quest for liberation—drawing inspiration from Indian philosophy and universal human experiences. This vision positions the band as both innovators and storytellers within the global metal community.
https://www.facebook.com/eternalreturns
The Finnish Folk / Black Metal band METSÄN ALTTARI released their self-titled debut album on November 28th 2024 via Inverse Records.
Listen the album on streaming services: https://push.fm/fl/metsan-alttari-album
The man behind Metsän alttari, Janeski, comments:
"The debut album consists of seven songs with themes ranging from heroic to gloomy and blissful. Most of the songs are made between 2023-2024 but some of the material is much older and has been refined afterwards.
The songs have nuances of folk music spiced with the darkness of black metal and the grandeur of power metal. They also contain beautiful melodies, evil riffs, growls, epic choruses and poetic Finnish lyrics."
Joni Kantoniemi from Inverse Records comments:
"When I listened to the album for the first time, I was very impressed by the atmosphere and it was great to see that there are still new bands coming out that are honourably following in the footsteps of Finnish folk metal legends like Moonsorrow, Ensiferum and Finntroll. Highly recommended!"
Track list:
1. Intro
2. Jäätyneen järven tuolla puolen
3. Synkkä syvyys
4. Metsäiselle alttarille
5. Rautaa, tulta ja jäätä
6. Vampyyri
7. Verikuun kirous
Music and lyrics by Janeski
Album cover by Nucleart Design
Biography:
"Metsän Alttari ("Altar of the forest") is a Finnish one-man folk/black metal project driven by cold whispering winds, burning big emotions and ancient mythology."
Line-up
Janeski - Everything
https://www.facebook.com/MetsanAlttari
Release
Date: December
13th 2023Label : Spinefarm Records
For a soundtrack to the end of the world, there is no band better than Electric Wizard.
As the COVID pandemic took hold in 2020 and lockdown restricted movement to your immediate surrounds, the legendary British doom outfit wondered if they might ever play live again. Out in the wilds of the English Westcountry where singer/guitarist Jus Oborn and guitarist Liz Buckingham live, the band descended into their crypt-like jam space to make a live album like no other. With no audience, and no actual plan to release what they came out with, they recorded themselves into a 16-track tape machine to capture their essence, their malevolence, their heaviness.
“We’d been gigging for two years at that point, around America three times, going to Japan and Australia, and we were sounding pretty good by the end of it,” says Jus. “When the pandemic happened we thought, ‘Fuck it, maybe we’ll never play again.’ So we went into the jam room and played the songs to get them on tape to capture how we were playing at the time.”
The final product, Black Magic Rituals and Perversions Vol. 1, is as raw and heavy as one would expect from The Wizard.
“It's raw as fuck,” boasts Jus. “It’s like a lost ’70s black metal demo rehearsal session or something. It’s raw, nasty, screaming in your face. I always promised Electric Wizard was like rats in your face. This is verging on it.”
As anyone who’s experienced them live – headlining stages at Download Festival, or London’s iconic Roundhouse – will know, Wizard gigs are a dark celebration of heaviness and volume and bad vibes. Here, the songs sound like a violent hallucination that takes you into their world. Just as their studio works carry in them a sense of sleazy horror, drug-altered reality and middle-fingered misanthropy, the songs the band tear through here drip with the heavy, sinister vibe of having been caught in the crypt of the wizard.
“It was a more about capturing atmosphere and capturing energy,” says Jus.“I was really excited by the idea of just recording us playing purely live to tape and making it sound as raw as possible, like an old, lost recording. We used shitty mics, crappy old tape machine, put it together as fast as possible and just went for it. No one's sitting down, no one's got headphones on, we’re all fucking headbanging, just going for it.”
Opening with the enormous Dopethrone, and taking in signature apocalyptic doom staples like Witchcult Today, Satanic Rites Of Drugula and the ever-destructive Funeralopolis, the set caught on tape here shows how powerful and dominating The Wizard can be. As a band who never quite play the same thing twice, even Just notes that over the years some of these versions have grown more sharp edges and barbs than their studio counterparts.
“Some of the stuff from [2010 album] Black Masses, I was really happy to give it more of an edge,” he says. “And even stuff like …Drugula, I think it's probably a little bit laid back on the album. It's really such a creepy song about a creature coming up from the grave, and the live version sounds more spooky.”
Jus says he wanted to capture a feeling like that of Motörhead’s classic No Sleep 'til Hammersmith, or the sense from KISS’ ALIVE! that you were getting a window into something, a world the band created. It’s also, he says, an opportunity for a band as big and cult-like as The Wizard to bring something from metal’s dirty underbelly into the light, if only for the purposes of freaking out the unprepared.
“It's kind of more got an underground feel to it,” says Jus. “We've always been trying to drag in the underground into the overground, rather than pretending to be playing some big stadium, arena show.”
Indeed, what you have here is Electric Wizard red in tooth and claw. There’s no overdubs, no cheating, no putting things through the computer to neaten up afterwards, just a band conjuring up their black magic and capturing it as directly as possible, to the point where you can feel it in your speakers.
“I think that’s what's going wrong with modern music, you know. For all the benefit of copying and pasting and computer stuff, you're losing something, probably the most important thing of all, which is why people even listen to rock music, which is to listen to a band, listen to the energy between the musicians and how the instruments are locked together, and how that sounds fucking great.”
A soundtrack to the end of the world? Come this way, my fanatics. The Wizard awaits…
Tracklisting
1. Dopethrone
2. Incense For The Damned
3. Black Mass
4. Witchcult Today
5. Satanic Rites Of Drugula
6. Scorpio Curse
7. The Chosen Few
8. Funeralopolis
Line-Up:
Jus Oborn – guitar / vocals
Liz Buckingham – guitar
Simon Poole – drums
Clayton Burgess – bass
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The
horrendous release has been teased by Decibel Magazine who in
revealing the track “PENDUNCULAR HALLUCINOSIS“ via an
exclsuvie premiere, have remarked that the band “formed by members of
Hissing wears their love for Pissgrave, early Carcass and Agothacles on
their sleeve, and their self-titled EP is a celebration of gory and savage
extreme music, as dense as it is aggressive.“ - you can check out the
feature and the track https://www.decibelmagazine.com/2024/11/21/track-premiere-horse-butcher-penduncular-hallucinosis/Members of praised surrealistic black/death metal deformers Hissing re-metastazie in Horse Butcher, a disfigured onslaught of gore-fucked bestial deathgrind worshipping directly at the altar of Carcass, Archgoat,
Disgorge, Impetigo and Pissgrave. Where the imperative is repulsing, Horse Butcher step up to take the concept to its most inevitable and gut wrenching conclusions, bludgeoning the mind into a horrendous aural pulp of absolute violence and depravity. The band members’ roots in avantgarde experimentalism are not set aside here, rather preserved to augment the load of horror and disbelief in belching out these six tracks and twenty minutes of neanderthalian carnage and slaughterhouse madness. Several steps backward in human decency and dignity are needed to authentically perceive and metabolize the scum-fucking level of vile barbarism and inhumanity going into these tracks, but what really transpires is the band’s paradoxically nobel mission of reminding us all of what is unfortunately normal, real and happening everywhere every day in this world. A blindness and indifference against which Horse Butcher have seemingly waged a cryptic and gruesome war, by taking the horrors of the world straight back to the listener and shoving the putrid stench, cruelty and repulsiveness of human actions right back into humanity’s face.
The debut self-tilted Horse Butcher EP (which features cover art by cult gore collage master Adam Medford, as well as a thick as concrete mastering job by Dan Lowndes of Cruciamentum) is set to be released December 20 2024 on CD/MC/digital formats worldwide, all of which are now pre-order able via all our channels.
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Gutrectomy, hailing from the dark depths of the Black Forest in Germany, was forged in the crucible of brutality back in 2011. Their music is a relentless amalgamation of Slam Death Metal, Deathcore,
On November 15, 2024 their latest single “Shard Throat” delves into themes of inner torment, mental anguish, and the desperate search for release. The lyrics depict a protagonist trapped in a purgatorial state, suffocating under the weight of darkness and madness. Battling inner demons, the song captures a sense of hopelessness and despair, where death is seen as the only escape.
The intense psychological and emotional pain fuels the chaotic energy of the track, creating a relentless, cathartic experience.
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"I feel incredibly lucky to be working with WormHoleDeath Records," stated Ömer. "I set out to make music that expresses my feelings and thoughts about life and death, and honestly I did not care during the making of this album whether anyone would eventually hear it or not. Once it was completed I felt as if I would be satisfied with it for as long as time exists, because I felt that it resonated with the whole of existence. I believe that if not one person listened to this music I would still feel happy with it and listen to it myself."
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Universe of Influences CollideÖmer Doğramacı is a multidimensional artist and musician who brings a unique blend of cultural and musical influences to his work. Born in the Bronx, New York, Doğramacı’s upbringing was shaped by a diverse range of experiences and cultural influences. From an early age, he was exposed to various traditional wisdom teachings, which ignited a deep interest in spirituality and mysticism that would come to influence his artistic and musical pursuits.
Throughout his life, Doğramacı has pursued a wide range of musical styles, drawing on the diverse cultural influences that have shaped him. He has studied and performed traditional Turkish and Middle Eastern music, as well as jazz, rock, and electronic music. His work is characterized by a fluidity that crosses boundaries and defies categorization, as he brings together elements of these diverse genres in his compositions and performances.
In addition to his musical pursuits, Doğramacı is also a visual artist whose work explores the intersection of the spiritual and the material. His art is characterized by a sense of transcendence, as he seeks to evoke the mystical experiences that lie beyond the physical realm. Drawing on a variety of mediums, including painting, drawing, and installation, Doğramacı’s work is deeply personal and reflective of his spiritual journey.
Throughout his career, Doğramacı has collaborated with a wide range of artists, musicians, and spiritual teachers, sharing his unique perspective and bringing his distinctive voice to a variety of creative projects. His work is a testament to the power of cross-cultural exchange and the transformative potential of art and music. As an artist and musician, Ömer Doğramacı continues to push boundaries and explore new frontiers, inspiring others with his innovative and visionary approach to creativity.
Tracklist
1. The King's Feast
2. Pray for Death
3. Fog of War
4. Deep Gaze into the Flames of Hell
5. Call to Prayer
6. Narcissistic Society
7. Inner Sanctum
8. Pain of Existence
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NEWS 24.11.2024
Die Death- und Groove-Metal-Band MAGNACULT kehrt
mit der explosiven neuen Single und dem Video WINDS OF CREATIONS zurück,
dem zweiten Vorgeschmack auf ihr mit Spannung erwartetes Album LUCIS,
das 2025 erscheinen soll. Nach dem Erfolg von Eternity’s Gate befasst
sich dieser neue Titel mit Themen wie spirituellem Erwachen,
Widerstandsfähigkeit und der spürbaren Kraft der Transformation. Die
mitreißenden Riffs, fesselnden Grooves und tiefgründigen Texte
machen Winds of Creation zu einer Hymne, die MagnaCults Status
als Metal-Pioniere weiter stärkt.In Winds of Creation fängt MagnaCult die Essenz einer göttlichen Begegnung ein und erkundet die überwältigende Präsenz der Spiritualität und die Kraft, das Alltägliche in das Außergewöhnliche zu verwandeln. Der Text beschreibt eine Reise des Erwachens mit lebendigen Bildern der sprichwörtlichen Winds of Creation als Symbol für Erneuerung und Kraft. Die Struktur des Liedes ist eine Offenbarung, mit kraftvollen Versen, einem meditativen Refrain und einer unerbittlichen Energie, die sowohl persönliche als auch universelle Glaubenserfahrungen verkörpert. Das dazugehörige Video unterstreicht dieses Thema mit einem atemberaubenden visuellen Erlebnis und lässt den Betrachter in ein Reich aus Licht, Schatten und Selbstbeobachtung eintauchen.
Die Single wurde mit viel Liebe zum Detail aufgenommen. Joost van den Broek (Epica, Ayreon) kümmerte sich um die Aufnahme des Schlagzeugs in den Sandlane Recording Facilities. Der renommierte Produzent Matt Bayles (Mastodon, Norma Jean, Pearl Jam) ist für die Co-Produktion und den Mix verantwortlich und zeigt mit Winds of Creation, wie MagnaCult mühelos technische Präzision mit roher Emotion verbindet. Bayles' Fachwissen in der Schaffung schwerer, aber dennoch melodischer Klänge ist offensichtlich und sorgt dafür, dass der Song sowohl bei treuen Fans als auch bei neuen Zuhörern großen Anklang findet.
Mit dieser Veröffentlichung geht MagnaCult den nächsten Schritt in ihrer Mission, die europäische Metal-Szene zu dominieren. Ihre überzeugenden Live-Auftritte und die Zusammenarbeit mit großen Namen haben ihnen bereits eine treue Fangemeinde eingebracht, und mit Winds of Creation bauen sie ihren Kult weiter aus. Die Band ist bereit für eine ausgedehnte Tour im Jahr 2025 und lädt ihre Fans ein, Teil dieser epischen Reise zu werden
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VӦLVA – “DESIRES PROFANE”
Label: Grind To Death Records / Fiadh ProductionsRelease Date: November 28th 2024
Genre: Black Metal
For fans of: Darkthrone | Urgehal | Wolfbastard | Taake
An insignificant, impotent worm of belief came crawling from the desert sands. It brought its wheedling words of bile and honey to our home, its slow poison of false humility and father worship, eating at the hearts of those too easily swayed from sacred paths. Our steel began to rust and our blood run thin. Our mothers and our teachers, our conduits to the world that had cradled us through the centuries, were cast down and discarded as over eager boy-kings clambered across the bodies that had birthed them, scrambling desperately for the crown of the whispering worm. Under this new order of edicts and commandments seers became whores and queens became witches. And the disregarding turned to disrespecting…to dominating…to abusing…and to burning.
“Like the screams from a thousand vengeful souls from the witch’s bonfire.” - Vittra describes the sound of Völva.
From Malmö, Sweden comes the vengeful, satanic, feminist sound of Völva; a howling, hate-filled voice of rage, fuelled by the fire and the fists that have subjugated womankind since the old ways were undone by the insidious Christian contamination of the world. Born in the simmering underground cauldrons of punk and black metal the band built their foundations with a self-titled demo and the highly regarded Promises Unfold As Lies EP – and now the time for the unveiling of their mesmerising, intimidating full length debut album is at hand. Desires Profane begins with the acidic malice of ‘The Tower’ and immediately draws you into its world of flame and shadow. With its clarity edged with dirt and direct, unflinching approach ‘The Tower’ begins to carve out a strange soundscape of distinct character, with melody implied rather than simply stated. Familiar yet unsettlingly different…it’s an aura that permeates the whole album. ‘Walk With Me’, primal and chaotic, infused with anger and a sense of the forbidden that underlines the fact that Völva are born of different blood, a breed apart and your welcome into their circle is by no means assured. ‘Never Forgive’ stalks you like a blood encrusted valkyrie with a slow menace and a Transylvanian hunger, while ‘The Serpent’ sinks its needle fangs of nightmare into your quivering flesh, injecting the venom as cold flames lick at your nerve endings. The dark and ragged glory that unfolds as Desires Profane progresses is both addictive and magnificent. This is black metal at its assured and powerful, cruel and angular best, attacking with a merciless and fiercely focused purpose. Finishing with ‘Vagabond’ that brings a pagan lilt to its grimy onslaught, a hymn to forgotten times before the coming of the worm, Desires Profane leaves you in no doubt that Völva want to tear down everything that you know and set light to all you think you understand.
On November 28th Desires Profane will be unleashed on vinyl by Fiadh Productions and CD by Grind To Death Records – both versions housed in a sleeve that affirms Völva’s chosen role as the enemy, the adversary of the oppressor. Scathing and acerbic in their assault on all who support the pillars of our rotten society, this band are passionate advocates for its end. You will not hear another album this year as aflame with scorn, contempt and fury as Desires Profane – bewitching in its bitterness and spellbinding in its savagery.
Line-up:
Hedonosticia - Vocals/Bass
Vittra - Guitar/Vocals
Skuld – Drums/Vocals
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Australian Death Metal brutes, GUTLESS, have released debut album, HIGH IMPACT VIOLENCE! The album is available on CD and digital formats via Dark Descent Records. Me Saco Un Ojo is handling vinyl treatment. The cassette edition is available through both labels.
GUTLESS gave us one of 2018’s filthiest demos. Two years later, we saw a split release with Mortal Wound. Now, six years after that demo, we are finally getting the debut album. Strap in; this one is going to be nauseating…
Instantly they cave in your skull with maniacal riffing and unrelenting drum assaults. If you can’t withstand the might of Death Metal, turn back fast. The equally violent vocal attack will seal the deal as the insanity creeps further into the cemetery, searching for prey. GUTLESS has that perfect blend of old-school savagery while retaining their personality and sound that doesn’t feel like a diluted version of a superior band. Snap-neck rhythms and visceral grinding warfare will certainly have even the seasoned maniac tearing at their flesh in morbid ecstasy as this short but sweet opus erupts pus into their ear canal.
If you need more convincing, take a look at that cover art; reminiscent of the 90s while striking in its own right. You had better believe the album is just as damaging as that brick. Contorting and convulsing into tormenting visions of the macabre, GUTLESS contradicts their name by dragging out your entrails repeatedly across eight indomitable cuts of sadism and brutality. The underground still has plenty of bite down under and these fiends proudly showcase one of the nastiest examples you will hear this year!”
Track
Listing:1. Bashed And Hemorrhaging
2. Beyond The Catacombs
3. Scalpel Obsession
4. Avalanche Of Viscera
5. Galvanized
6. Carved Into Existence
7. Gore God
8. Viral Infection
GUTLESS is:
Joe Steele - Bass
Ollie Ballantyne - Drums
Tom Caldwell - Guitars/Vocals
Allan Stacey - Guitars
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This is evident in the album's first single, "MASS GRAVE MEMORY." The band has partnered with Metal Injection for the exclusive premiere of the official music video for the song. Watch now at https://metalinjection.net/video/pathogenics-new-single-mass-grave-memory-is-a-riff-powered-steamroller
PATHOGENIC vocalist Jake Burns reveals the song's lyrical themes.
“'Mass Grave Memory' asks the ultimate question: what do we gain when we destroy everything? It’s a vivid portrayal of nuclear war’s aftermath — the searing light, the choking ash, and the silence of a world undone. Above all, it stands as a stark warning of what will await us if humanity loses control.”
Skepsis Recordings will release Crowned in Corpses on February 7, 2025. Pre-order the album now at www.skepsisrecordings.com.
Tracklisting:1) Mass Grave Memory
2) The New Rot
3) Dead But Not At Rest
4) Exiled from the Abyss
5) Fragments
6) Crowned in Corpses
7) Drag Your Crosses
8) Silicon Regime
Out of Boston’s depths emerges PATHOGENIC, a force unshackled from hiatus and reborn with Crowned in Corpses. Over 42 punishing minutes, this progressive death metal quintet weaves together labyrinthine riffs, relentless rhythms, and chilling visions of a decaying world.
In 2022, the band’s resurgence was ignited when original vocalist Jake Burns and new drummer Tyler Montaquila joined forces with guitarists Chris Gardino, Justin Licht, and bassist Dan Leahy. Together, they’ve forged a sound that is ferocious, intricate, and unapologetically heavy — delivering metal that demands to be heard.
PATHOGENIC has shared stages with legends like Suffocation, Revocation, and The Faceless, and has annihilated crowds at the New England Metal and Hardcore Festival and RPM Fest. Known for their high-octane live performances, the band’s energy and command leave audiences with no choice but to headbang furiously.
Set to release on February 7, 2025, through Skepsis Recordings, Crowned in Corpses is a ferocious musical declaration: eight tracks of devastating power and haunting warnings of the darkness that lies ahead.
PATHOGENIC is:
Jake Burns - vocals
Chris Gardino - guitars
Justin Licht - guitars
Dan Leahy - bass
Tyler Montaquila - drums
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Label: Fighter RecordsRelease Date: December 3rd 2024
Genre: Heavy Metal
For fans of: Queensrÿche | Judas Priest | Vicious Rumors | Solitude Aeternus
It’s time to head back to the forge, to the place where it all began, where the smith first brought the hammer down upon the anvil, tempering the British steel that would become Forged In Black! It’s time to celebrate 15 years of real heavy metal, 15 years of indefatigable spirit and musical power! It’s time to reach back into the past and draw the earliest creations of Forged In Black from the cold ashes and thrust them back into the fire, reinvigorating the hellion screams and contagious riff attacks! It’s time for Forged In Black to be born again!
It was 2009 when the first line-up of Forged In Black was assembled, originally under the name Merciless Fail – a moniker that was soon abandoned as the sheer strength of the young band’s material became apparent. After relentless work in the rehearsal room and on the stage, by 2013 the rebranded Forged In Black were ready to record their debut, self-titled album – and it is that monumental piece of history that has now been remastered and expanded, adorned in rejuvenated artwork and unleashed again in celebration of fifteen years at the forge! Over the decade and a half of their existence Forged In Black have performed at Bloodstock Open Air and Hammerfest, graced the stage of the legendary Camden Underworld with the likes of Diemonds and metal legends Demon; they have worked with top producers like Chris Tsangarides (Thin Lizzy, Judas Priest, Black Sabbath etc) and Romesh Dodangoda (Motörhead, Bring Me The Horizon, Bullet For My Valentine etc) and had their recorded works lavished in praise by major magazines such as Zero Tolerance and Powerplay. What better way to mark their achievements than with a powerful new version of the album that started it all? Songs like the eponymous anthem ‘Forged In Black’ itself and the epic ‘Accusations Of The Innocent’ remain important elements of the Forged live show to this day, absolute fan favourites that now sound better than ever with the muscular remastering work of Marcus Stock (Alcest, Green Carnation, Marché Funebre etc). The album’s tracklisting has also been expanded with the addition of two early EP title tracks, ‘The Tide’ and ‘The Exodus’ from 2013 and 2014 respectively; both prime slices of Forged In Black metal, these forgotten classics now have the platform they have always deserved – remastered and heavier than ever!
The original Forged In Black album artwork has been reimagined in vibrant fashion by the band’s guitarist Andy Songhurst, an acclaimed professional tattoo artist in his life away from the forge. The elements of the image will be instantly familiar to longstanding fans of the original album, but the style and approach make the cover fresh and impactful, ablaze with new life and colour - just like the songs it accompanies. Forged In Black Remastered MMXXIV will be released on December 3rd by Fighter Records, on CD and digital formats – and the hammer will land with a force unparalleled, a might like never before!
Line-up:
Chris Stoz Storozynski - Lead Vocals
Andy Songhurst - Lead And Rhythm Guitars
Kieron Rochester - Bass and Vocals
Tim Chandler - Lead And Rhythm Guitars
Oliver Gill – Drums
Featured on the original recordings:
Kev Rochester – Drums
Rob Chaplin – Guitars
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The album is a synthesis of avant-garde metal and comedic audio drama. Gobischkevrot recounts the story of a beleaguered clan of goblins seeking mystical power in a desperate struggle for survival in a human-dominated world.
A concept album in the truest sense, Gobischkevrot blends intense folk-inspired metal with spoken-word narration from the Goblin RaidBoss known as Skraptif.
With over 20 releases under their belt, GOBLIN HOVEL fully embraces their metal influences with Gobischkevrot; a natural progression from 2022’s Whatever Keeps the Light On.
Track
listing:1. Ambush
2. The Cave
3. Gobischkevrot
4. The Plan
5. Voyage of the Grogswiller
6. The Stowaway
7. Borokol pt. II
8. Don't Eat The Mushrooms
9. Dialogue with a Mountain
10. Moon's Fist
11. The Night Man Learned to Fear the Mountain
12. Crineiga
Gobischkevrot was recorded, mixed and mastered at Blackwell Sound with additional recording at Nektarkin Studios throughout 2024. The lyrics and script were written by the Nameless Goblin. Music was composed and arranged by the collective known as GOBLIN HOVEL. Cover art and Character Sheets by Alexios Ciancio @cianciographics. Back cover art and Layout by Eva Zarich. Band Photography by Fursy.
This album is a companion/expansion to March of the Goblins by Tha Goblvnz March. Listen here, and dive into the gobbish extended universe! https://thagoblvnzmarch.bandcamp.com/
GOBLIN HOVEL is a collective of musicians and artists formed in Meadville, PA in 2010 and currently based in Buffalo/Rochester, NY. Though primarily influenced by heavy metal, the band takes cues from various musical and folk traditions from around the world to create an intense avant-garde soundscape reflective of humanity’s chaotic and often contradictory nature. Lyrically, the band focuses on the universal human experience filtered through the lens of history, folklore, and esoterica.
GOBLIN HOVEL 2024 is:
The Nameless Goblin: bass, vocals, throat singing, Fx, guitar on track 11, voice of Skraptif
Damn Barbarian: Lead Vocals, voice of Ghirrul
Rawbeard: Guitars, recording, vocals, voice of Baalkryth and Borokol
Petuh: Banjos, Mandolin, vocals, voice of Nerlhein
Son G: Drums, rattles, electronics, keyboards, voice of Human Guard
Guest Appearances:
Mickey: vocals/voice of the Pixie
Squee Key Fromage: voice of Human Guard
Tom Gerwitz: recording, throat singing on track 11, mixing, mastering, samples, vocals
Alexios Ciancio: voice of Goblvnz the mountain, additional composer on track 9.
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HELLTRAIN releases debut album “ROUTE 666” on vinyl for 20 year anniversary .Swedish Helltrain was founded in 2002 by Pierre Törnkvist on vocals & bass (Everdawn, Scheitan, Devils Force), Oscar Karlsson on drums (Raised Fist, Defleshed, Gates of Ishtar) & Patrik Törnkvist on guitar (The Moaning, Everdawn, Battlelust). The trio recorded a demo with three songs and quickly gained attention for their original sound where a mix where previous musical experiences in heavier genres such as death, thrash & black metal meet arrangements and sound from rock n roll & punk. Their demo was infact only sent in to one record company, namely Nuclear Blast who chose to contract Helltrain immediately.
The debut album "Route 666" was recorded in the hometown of Luleå and
later mixed in Studio Dug Out by Daniel Bergstrand, known from productions
with In Flames, Soilwork, Meshuggah & Behemoth. The album was released
on CD in 2004 by Nuclear Blast in Europe and has since been licensed 3 times in
the USA, Poland and Russia. For the US release, Pierre in the band was
personally called up on the phone by vocalist Jimmy Pop of Bloodhound Gang, who
stumbled across Helltrain on the now retired music site MySpace. Jimmy Pop
then released the record through his label, the Jimmy Franks Recording
Company and practically this meant that Universal Music released and
distributed in the US.The title track "Route 666" appeared on Bam Margera's (Jackass) own TV series "Viva La Bands" and also on a smaller compilation album released by MTV with only 4 bands: Helltrain, HIM, Rammstein & Bloodhound Gang.
Now to celebrate that it is 20 years since "Route 666" was released, the record is finally being released on vinyl for the first time by label Discouraged Records (Umeå, Sweden) in a very limited edition of 300 copies.
Pre-order starts today november 22 and it set for release on december 6th.
Helltrain discography
2004 “Route 666” (CD album/Nuclear Blast(EU) & Irond Records(RUS))
2006 “Route 666” (CD album/Jimmy Franks Recording Company(USA))
2008 “Rock n roll devil” (CD album/Universal Music)
2009 “Route 666” (CD album/Metal Mind(POL))
2012 “Death is coming” (CD album/TPL Records)
2018 “Wolfnight” (digital single/own release)
2018 “On your knees” (digital single/own release)
2021 “Alive” (digital ep, own release)
2023 “Mischief” (digital single, own release)
2024 "Route 666" (LP album/Discouraged Records)
Helltrain Line Up 2024:
Pierre Törnkvist: Vocals
Patrik Törnkvist: Guitar
Mikael Sandorf: Guitar (Gates of Ishtar, Duskfall, ex-Deathbound)
Markus Parkkila: Bass (Devils Force, Gates of Ishtar)
Fredrik Andersson: Drums (Gates of Ishtar, ex-Duskfall)
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Just one month to "PATH TO OBLIVION" release date and EPITAPH unveil a second song from their highly ambitious new work due out on My Kingdom Music on December 20th.
The song's title is "Voices Behind The Wall" and it's inspired to "The dreams in the witch house" a tale by H.P. Lovecraft and has lyrics written by Jessica Carola Ragone.
A very suggestive lyric video, created by Tiago Silva, is available at https://youtu.be/IPinnA_raKw
"Path To Oblivion" LP/CD/tape/bundle could be pre-ordered at https://shorturl.at/RtoNK
First work to have Ricky Dal Pane (singer of the band Witchwood) behind the microphone, this is definitively an album for fans of Candlemass, Pentagram, Solstice, Solitude Aeturnus, Black Sabbath, Trouble.
The journey towards the oblivion has begun and Doom Metal, Progressive and Esotericism are the coordinates.
DOOM ON!!!
Line-up: Mauro Tollini: drums; Nicola Murari: bass; Lorenzo Loatelli: guitars; Ricky Dal Pane: vocals
Style: Epic Doom Metal with elements of classic Heavy Metal and Progressive
Similar artists: Candlemass, Pentagram, Solstice, Solitude Aeturnus, Black Sabbath, Trouble
Cover artwork created by Luciana Nedelea and tracklist: 1. Path To Oblivion
2. Embraced By Worms
3. Condemned To Flesh
4. Nameless Demon
5. She's Reborn In Blasphemy
6. Voices Behind The Wall
7. Kingdom Of Slumber
8. Fall From Grace
https://linktr.ee/mykingdommusic
https://www.facebook.com/epitaph.doom
Italian
black metal outfit ARDEAT unleashes their ferocious
new single, "IGNIS FATUM," today via Wormholedeath. The
track is taken from the band's upcoming album "APOTHEOSIS",
due for release on 20 December 2024."Ignis Fatum" merges mythology and existential themes, depicting a journey through destruction and rebirth. References to Danae's tower and Dionysian chaos evoke the inevitability of fate and divine wrath. Both destructive and purifying, fire consumes the emptiness of existence, while commands to "Rise, Dominate, Dance, Rule" reflect a triumphant rebirth. The song channels mythic cycles of death and renewal, culminating in an ascent toward immortality as the soul transcends chaos and marches to the stars.
"Ignis Fatum" is available on all digital platforms. Listen here: https://orcd.co/ignisfatum
Ardeat is a black metal band from Brescia, Italy, formed in 2021 by Enrico Pinelli, Julian Polonioli, Riccardo Cremaschini, and Andrea Salvagni. After releasing a cover of Franco Battiato's Atlantide, guitarist Cristian della Noce joined, and they recorded their debut EP, Exitivm, featuring a 20-minute song in two acts. Ardeat has performed with notable Italian metal acts like Mortuary Drape and Opera IX, blending black metal, early death metal, and NWOBHM influences, inspired by bands such as Dissection and Mgla.
Prepare for "Apotheosis" to arrive on December 20th, 2024. In the meantime, ignite your soul with the burning fury of "Ignis Fatum."
www.facebook.com/Ardeatbandofficial
Ritual Fog are one of the most exciting new death metal bands from the US with their blend of death and thrash metal with some heaving, stomping slow parts thrown in. Toilet ov Hell premiered an electrifying new track at https://toiletovhell.com/exclusive-track-premiere-ritual-fogs-nocturnal-suffering/
Excerpt - "To keep things fresher than wet green ooze irradiating your rotting cemetery, Ritual Fog brings together OSDM, thrash, and just a hint of whatever it is Autolith is doing, delivering a balanced, vicious, pitboss-approved record."
RITUAL FOG - “BUT MERELY FLESH”
For
fans of
: Morgoth, Asphyx, Skeletal Remains, Laceration, Malevolent Creation, Death, Leper
ColonyRitual Fog have masterfully infused thrash influences in their old school death metal sound in a way that the music becomes far more acerbic and gritty, so much so that even when they slow down during their doomier moments, it sounds incredibly scathing and vile. Their riffs seem to have a tendency to press down against the listener and create a burning sensation first in the ears, then in the rest of the body. The hoarse vocals emanating from what can only be a serrated throat add to the grating effect and enhance the nastiness quotient manifold. They seem to have borrowed the right amount of influences to form a cohesive albeit abrasive sound that wreaks havoc no matter what path they decide to tread. As such, they are able to easily traverse blood-smeared pits in both fast paced and thrashy style as well as the ponderous, doom-riddled way, without diminishing the sizzle. This ability to retain the aggression and switch things up at the drop of the hat elevates them above their monotonous old school-sounding peers and gives them an exciting edge. Assimilating and perfecting their sound for their much awaited debut full length, Ritual Fog have created a lurching, ravaging beast and it's hungry and absolutely unstoppable.
Line up
Ian Younkin - Vocals / Guitar
Andrew Hobday - Drums
Spencer Martin - Guitar
Jon Clark - Bass
Artwork by Juanjo Castellano Rosado
Track listing
1. Misticism
2. Desolate Chasm
3. Slimeblade
4. Nocturnal Suffering
5. Demented Procession
6. Fog Sermon
7. Carnal Pain
8. Sentient Chamber
9. But Merely Flesh
Release date - November 29th, 2024
https://www.facebook.com/transcendingobscurityrecords
https://www.facebook.com/ritualfog
Thank you very much! Kunal Choksi Label owner Transcending Obscurity Mumbai, India
BRUTAL RECORDS is proud to announce the signing of ETERNAL RETURNS, blending the sounds of melodic death metal, metalcore, thrash, and groove band from Thane, India! The band is gearing up to release their third 2025 album via Brutal Records - stay tuned!
Founded in 2010 in Thane, Maharashtra, Eternal Returns is a leading name in the Indian metal scene, renowned for its innovative blend of melodic death metal, metalcore, thrash, and groove.
With a sound that is both intense and accessible, the band has carved a unique
niche, combining technical precision with emotional depth. Their music
frequently addresses themes of social issues, political commentary, and personal
introspection, resonating with a diverse audience.The band members
Harsh Makwana (Guitar/Bass)
Shankul Chavan (Guitar/Production)
Viktor (Drums)
Narendra Patel (Vocals/Lyrics)
Eternal Returns has released two critically acclaimed albums:
Reprieved to Totality
Hunchback Hatred
The latter achieved significant recognition, topping India’s iTunes Metal chart in January 2024. This milestone underscores the band’s impact and appeal within the genre. Further accolades include being named "Band of the Year" in Metal Pedia’s Top 20 Releases of 2023 and a nomination for Best Metal Band at the Radio City Freedom Awards 7, affirming their growing prominence.
Artistic Vision
Eternal Returns seeks to redefine modern metal by blending aggression with accessibility. Their lyrical themes delve into the cyclical nature of life, birth, death, myths, and the quest for liberation—drawing inspiration from Indian philosophy and universal human experiences. This vision positions the band as both innovators and storytellers within the global metal community.
https://linktr.ee/brutalrecords.official
eternalreturns@live.in
https://www.facebook.com/eternalreturns
Metal innovators OWDWYR have released the instrumental edition of their debut album, RECEPTOR. Released one year ago, Receptor was widely praised by the press for setting a new standard for technical death metal.
This anniversary, instrumental edition will allow fans to delve deeper into the intricate arrangements and complex instrumentation that make Receptor such a groundbreaking work.
"While I love LOVE Max's vocals, they have so much girth that they take up quite a frequency range," says Paul Plumeri, the band's primary songwriter and guitarist. "We wanted to choose our most proggy, layered tracks, and do a special instrumental mix and master so people could hear the rich tapestry of counterpoint and varied instrumentation."
The band has shared a visualizer for the EP. This uncut sequence features a live liquid performance by Thomas Condry . Watch the visualizer on https://www.youtube.com/@owdwyr
Order the instrumental edition of Receptor at https://owdwyr.bandcamp.com/album/receptor-instrumental-edition
The EP was mixed by AJ Viana at AJ Viana Productions and mastered by Alan Douches at West West Side Music. It features performances from Kenny Grohowski, Kevin Paradis, Sydney Kjerstad, and the West European Symphony Orchestra.
Track
Listing:1) Praefatio / The Liminal Carapace
2) Ein
3) Supplicant
4) Reverie
5) Pitchtongue Vesper
6) The Sputtering Torch
OWDWYR is a technical death metal band based in the United States. Their music is a unique blend of extreme metal, jazz, classical, and progressive influences. Their debut album, Receptor, was released to critical acclaim in 2023.
Band Members:
Paul Plumeri Jr. - Guitars, Composition, and Programming
Chris Williams - Bass
Max Lichtman - Vocals and Lyrics
https://www.facebook.com/owdwyr
In a joint statement, XENOS A.D. expressed their excitement about this partnership: "XENOS A.D. is delighted to be a part of My Kingdom Music to release our new album because we already know the great work they did for us in the early years of our career and in the past. "Requiem For The Oppressor" is the result of years of hard work towards creating music that we believe represents the very best of Thrash Metal. My Kingdom Music has been so supportive in the long journey we have gone on to create this album and we’re incredibly excited to be a part of their family and share our music with the world!".
Formed by friends Giuseppe Taormina (guitars), Ignazio Nicastro (voice & bass), Danilo Ficicchia (drums), XENOS A.D. quickly gained recognition in the European Metal scene thanks to their impressive live attitude and performances at some of the greatest festivals in Europe (Wacken Open Air, Agglutination, Into The Grave, Area 53 among others).
Their distinctive blend of lyricism about war and its horrors, combined with their relentless, neck-breaking Thrash, pays homage to the genre's golden age Gods such as Slayer, Megadeth, Kreator, Exodus and Testament as well as some of the melody and progressive tendencies of Metal Church and Death Angel.
Fans of Thrash Metal can rejoice in yet another band flying their Metal flag proudly.
Now all you have to do is experience the raw power of the fury of XENOS A.D.
https://linktr.ee/mykingdommusic
https://www.facebook.com/xenosa.d.thrash
ANTE-INFERNO deliver a malevolent hammer strike with “DEATH’S SOLILOQUY”; harnessing the bestial might of traditional black metal and intricately weaving it with the haunting majesty of the atmospheric sound the band is known for
North Yorkshire, UK; 20 November 2024: UK black metal act Ante-Inferno have unveiled their third album "Death's Soliloquy" via Black Metal Promotion ahead of its release on 22 November 2024 via Vendetta Records.
Listen to “Death’s Soliloquy”: https://youtu.be/KksA8AXdc9cPre-save "Death's Soliloquy" on Spotify: https://RecordU.lnk.to/Deaths_Soliloquy
Onism Productions, Matriarch Records and Forbidden Keep Records have also prepared three special edition cassette versions of “Death’s Soliloquy”, which is available to order now and will start shipping next week.
Red tape via Onism Productions
Clear smoke tape via Matriarch Records
Forbidden Keep variant via Forbidden Keep Records
Ante-Inferno are pulling no punches this time around with their third album. Now with a fully established line-up, the four-piece have delivered a malevolent hammer strike to the face of all who thought they would continue to mellow after the success of the atmospheric and otherworldly "Antediluvian Dreamscapes".
The album’s nightmarish cover art (from the masterful mind of Khaos Diktator Design), perfectly sums up the album’s sonic approach. An ode to madness, mental illness, death obsession and unfettered suicidal despair, "Death’s Soliloquy" harnesses the bestial might of traditional black metal and intricately weaves it with the haunting majesty of the atmospheric sound the band is known for, and in doing so takes the listener on an anguished, hysterical descent into the blackened emptiness of the grave.
“The album's theme is death viewed through different lenses and experiences”, the band explains. “A soliloquy is where a character in a play speaks their thoughts aloud, but they're speaking to themselves rather than to the audience. So this is like Death speaking on behalf of those who have died, reliving the final moments of their lives and what led them to that point - because the dead can't speak, but Death was there with every one of them at the end.”
In the run-up to the album's release, the band previously released an artwork video for the opening track “The Cavernous Blackness of Night” and a “Cold. Tenebrous. Evil" music video.
Catch Ante-Inferno on the following dates:
30/11 MANCHESTER, REBELLION (UK) - - Album release show w/ Hulder and others
06/12 BERLIN, DE MORTEM ET DIABOLUM (GER)
07/12 MUNSTER, WINTERMELODEI (GER)
14/12 EINDHOVEN, METAL MEETING (NL)
**More dates to be announced soon.
https://vendetta-records.com/
https://www.facebook.com/ANTEINFERNO/
DYING VICTIMS PRODUCTIONS is proud to present AXETASY’S highly anticipated debut album, WITHERING TIDES, on CD and vinyl LP formats.
Hailing from Stuttgart, Germany’s AXETASY formed in 2020 with influences that belied their young age – namely, the speed metal, thrash, and black metal stalwarts of the ‘80s. Not for nothing is their furious, stubbornly obscure sound stuck there: while you’re busy checking the calendar year, AXETASY have already dragged you into the insane depths of morbid ecstasy!
Now, after a debut and a couple digital singles, AXETASY charge the gates of Hell with their full-length debut, Withering Tides. After the short, scene-setting intro, Withering Tides gallops away into heavy metal heaven with a sound that’s strikingly familiar yet somehow unique – strange magick, indeed! The four youngsters of AXETASY soon prove their mettle with a straightforward rush of just-black-enough speed metal dotted with tasty, atmospheric melodies and technically demanding passages. This is not the usual blackthrash trip; rare is it to find a modern band nailing the etched-in-time, Walls of Jericho-era Helloween sound with this much aplomb. As such, the production of Withering Tides totally befits their fun-yet-fiery, dark-but-not-completely chassis: gleaming and clean where it needs to be, and just dirty enough underneath. Nightmarish mayhem, for sure, and immediately memorable after just one listen…but you’ll surely be possessed by AXETASY to press “play” 666 times!
Swords of steel aloft, AXETASY’s Withering Tides comes heartily recommended for maniacs of labelmates HEXECUTOR and BLACKEVIL as well as former labelmates Sacrifizer, Cruel Force’s more recent work, and Brazil’s Evil Invaders – enter this “Fatal Maze” posthaste!
Line-up:
Johnny „Amon“ Kröner – Vocals, Guitar
Nik „Fetch“ Mangold – Guitar, Backing Vocals
Chris Kröner – Drums
Ben „Jaxxy“ Kruska – Bass, Backing Vocals
From Stuttgart, Germany
Artwork:
Lauren Gornik
Release date:
17th January 2025
Tracklist1 The Void
2 Withering Tides of Space
3 Fatal Maze
4 Slicing Dreams
5 Beyond all Order
6 Voidcrawler
7 Deadly Witch
8 Axetasy - of Murder
9 Nebulous Nightmares
Release info:
Regular edition on black vinyl, with insert, poster, sticker, postcard and download code.
Special edition on white vinyl, with insert, poster, sticker, postcard download code and patch.
CD edition with sticker, obi
www.dyingvictims.com
https://dyingvictimsproductions.bandcamp.com/
After nearly a decade since the release of full-length debut album, Subversions of the Psyche, the Scottish brutes return with sophomore album, Edifice of Vicissitudes, their first for Willowtip!
Without compromise, stylistic detours or mellowing with age, Edifice of Vicissitudes is a blast-beaten beast of an album and a quintessential example of Brutal Death Metal in its purest form.
Guitarist Joe Fleetwood drives that point home in explaining that, “Edifice of Vicissitudes is the culmination of years of jamming and formulating our ideas into the most brutal and twisted Iniquitous Savagery songs we could make.”
Willowtip Records will release Edifice of Vicissitudes November 22 on CD, vinyl, and digital formats.
Pre-order:
https://iniquitoussavagery.bandcamp.com/album/edifice-of-vicissitudes
https://willowtip.com/bands/details/iniquitous-savagery.aspx
Track
Listing:1. Casualty of Diabolical Trial
2. Synaptic Cull
3. Choked Before First Breath
4. Omnipotence Negates Self-Affliction
5. Narcotic Exsanguination
6. Lifeblood
7. Drenched in Righteous Offal
8. Bio-Digital Convergence in the Fourth Industrial Age
Credits:
All music and lyrics by Iniquitous Savagery.
Recorded by D.P Johnson and Euan Harrison at Audio Lounge and Full Pelt studios.
Reamping, mixing and mastering by Colin Marston at The Thousand Caves.
Cover art by Giannis Nakos of Remedy Art Design.
Line-up:
Liam McCall - Vocals
Joe Fleetwood - Guitar
Chris Ryan - Bass
Euan Harrison - Drums
https://www.willowtip.com/home.aspx
https://www.facebook.com/iniquitoussavagery
The exclusive premiere of INCINERATION DAY comes courtesy of Mystification Zine, who states the album "leads the listener through the pathos available to an increasingly anthropo-scenic point of view, slowing to a march into fatal irreverence by the end."
Stream Incineration Day at https://mystificationzine.com/2024/11/20/an-early-stream-of-thunraz-incineration-day-lp-2024-premiere/
Incineration Day is due out on November 22. The album is a collaborative effort between Estonia-based musician Madis Jalakas and US-based drummer Sean Rehmer (Dejecter). Order the album at https://thunraz.bandcamp.com/album/incineration-day
Guitarist/vocalist Madis Jalakas spoke with Decibel Magazine about the project's background, evolution, and what the future holds for THUNRAZ. Read the interview here. https://www.decibelmagazine.com/2024/11/19/interview-thunrazs-madis-jalakas-brings-the-baltic-gloom-via-incineration-day/
Tracklisting:1) Tyrant
2) Compactor
3) Fragile Automata
4) Incinerator
5) The Day After
6) Eastern Promises
7) Spiritual Self-Surgery
Vocals, guitars & production for Incineration Day were done by Madis Jalakas in Tallinn, Estonia. Drums were recorded by Sean Rehmer at Storm Crow Studio in Kansas City, Missouri.
An experimental death metal project headed by Madis Jalakas, THUNRAZ (thunder in Proto-Germanic) seeks to align itself with primal forces in order to break through personal, philosophical, and musical barriers. Most of the time a solo effort, other times with the aid of different musicians, THUNRAZ has released five uncompromising records since 2018. Incineration Day is the first to feature Kansas City-based drummer Sean Rehmer.
THUNRAZ is:
Madis Jalakas - guitar/vocals
Sean Rehmer - drums
https://www.facebook.com/thunrazmetal/
With minds towards the future and souls rooted in the history of rock, TIME RIFT is the rock ‘n’ roll time machine the world needs. Formed by Justin Kaye in 2014, with various lineups through the years, the band currently counts in its roster Terrica Catwood on drums (circa 2017) and Domino Monet on vocals (circa 2023). That doomed year of 2020 saw the DYING VICTIMS release of their debut album, Eternal Rock, and after the world re-opened, a plethora of dynamite shows in the American Northwest helped them hone their craft further.
Fast forward to today, and TIME RIFT is poised to kill. Witness their second album, In Flight. Taking influence from not just the greats of Motörhead, Led Zeppelin, The MC5, and Scorpions, but also stalwart singers such as Sinéad O'Connor, Grace Slick, and Doro Pesch, TIME RIFT deftly blend the power of heavy metal with the groove of rock. In Flight sounds so old and fresh simultaneously, you’ll continually be checking your calendar for which year it is – in either direction – throughout the album’s punchy & powerful 31-minute duration. The arrival of Domino Monet as frontwoman is momentous, as her tough-yet-tender vocals give the band an entirely new dynamic: a swirling cauldron of emotive mid-‘70s hard rock and early ‘80s metal, lean and mean and minimalist but BIGGER than ever. Be warned - TIME RIFT is In Flight!
Line-up:
Domino Monet - vocals
Terrica Catwood - drums
Justin Kaye - guitars, bass
From Portland, USA
Artwork:
Hickory Mertsching
Release date:
17th January 2025
Tracklist1 I Am - the Spear
2 Follow Tomorrow
3 Coyote Queen
4 into the Stillness
5 Thunder Calling
6 The Hunter
7 In Flight
8 Dancing with the Sun
9 Hellbound
Release info:
Regular edition on black vinyl, with insert, poster, sticker, postcard and download code.
Special edition on creme coloredvinyl, with insert, poster, sticker, postcard download code and patch.
CD edition with sticker, obi
www.dyingvictims.com
https://dyingvictimsproductions.bandcamp.com/
The third full-length album "MONUMENTY" from Polish black metal band CZORT is available now to pre-order via Pagan Records. "Monumenty" (translates to “Monuments” from Polish) will be available from 29 November 2024 in jewelcase CD, black heavyweight vinyl and digital formats.
Pre-order here: https://bit.ly/CzortCDLP
Ahead of its release, the band unveiled a music video to the track “Oczyma Monumentu”, with the single streaming now across all digital platforms.
Watch the music video: https://youtu.be/MYEMzVox_RA
Stream the track via Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3Z87Mwx
“Monumenty” was recorded and mixed last fall at Impressive Art studio in Porąbka, Poland by Przemysław Nowak.
The sound on "Monumenty" is an evolution of the band's past work on "W czeluść" (2022 split released via Godz ov War Productions), "Apostoł" (2020 album released via Under the Sign of Garazel Productions) and "Czarna ewangelia" (2018 debut album released via Under the Sign of Garazel Productions). In 2019, Czort also released a split entitled "Under the White Flame" with Mordhell, Occultum and Dagorath.
In Slavic mythology, Czort (or chort) is considered to be a demon of total evil, with horns, hooves, a skinny tail, and a pig-face.
Tracklist 1. Paroksyzm Ludzkości
2. Zjawa
3. Kuźnia Materii
4. Oczyma Monumentu
5. Zmaganie Rdzeniem Istnienia
6. Cyborium Zgnilizny i Brudu
7. 23.58.30
8. Antynatalizm Boga
9. Ubóstwo Idei
https://www.pagan-records.com
https://www.facebook.com/czortbluznierca/
Cult compilation of 13 Czech bands BREATH OF DOOM from 1997 for the first time on LP! In deluxe gatefold version.
This is the history of Czech doom metal!
Inside you'll find memories of members of all 13 bands in Czech and English language, as well as memories of the 2LP publisher (i.e. mine) and the original CD and MC publisher.
Release date: 11.11. 2024
LIMITED ONLY 250 COPIES! Bands:
Silent Stream Of Godless Elegy
Bone Orchard
Mythopoeia
Endless
Promises
Countess Bathory
Vacuum
Love History
Black Heaven
Hypnotic Scenery
Agnus Dei
Certainty
Dissolving Of Prodigy
Specifications of this title
250x black 2x12" (140g) with full-color labels in 2x B/W printed inner bag on 220gsm w-w carton (coated paper); SLEEVE: gatefold, full-color (4/0 CMYK) printed on 350gsm w-w carton, coated paper with matt machine varnish, 5mm spine, all assembled in a plastic overbag (vinyl records between gatefold flaps)
You can order in the Paratshop https://paratshop.cz/produkt/breath-of-doom-compilation-2lp/
November 20th - Trillians - Newcastle - w/ Morrows Massacre, Ovulating Cadaver
November 21st - O'Rileys - Hull - w/ Biomech, Scaleraker, May Moon
November 22nd - Legends - Edinburgh - w/ Anomos, Alternate Future, TRILL
November 23rd - The Dev - London - w/Pravitas, Sentient, Arwassa
https://www.noworthofman.com/
https://www.facebook.com/NOWORTHOFMAN
DYING VICTIMS PRODUCTIONS is proud to present the highly anticipated second album of Finland’s VITRIOLIC, BLACK STEEL VENGEANCE, on CD and vinyl LP formats. Headsplit Records has already released the CD and cassette tape versions for North America.
Hailing from Tampere, VITRIOLIC raise high the iron fist of their homeland’s oft-overlooked blackthrash scene. From the paradigmatic likes of Urn and Flame on to the next generation of Evil Angel, Sadokist, and labelmates RAPID, the power-trio of VITRIOLIC have been fighting the metal fight for the past five years. Initially, the band self-released their first couple EPs and a live album, and then made their full-length debut in 2021 with Renegade Ascension via Headsplit. And while some songs from their second album were forecast in demo form the last few years, at last arrives Black Steel Vengeance.
No more perfectly titled, Black Steel Vengeance is VITRIOLIC are at their rowdiest and most powerful. Honed on the live front, Black Steel Vengeance is a ten-track assault of old-school, riff-driven METAL. Black, speed, thrash, separately or all at once: VITRIOLIC let loose and live lawlessly on this 41-minute firestorm. Truly, this album is a testament to the burning underground spirit – theirs, yours, everyone’s who believes in Hell’s heavy metal – remaining grounded in the dirt of the past but digging up new graves that smell rottenly unfresh. The flag of hate of the original Teutonic Big Three flies proudly here, but VITRIOLIC manage to twist the knife in different-yet-honorable ways. As such, Black Steel Vengeance is equally at home in 1985, 1999, and 2025, such is its timeless gallop ‘n’ thrust. Raise your sword!
Line-up:Irreverentor - Bass
V Von Vitriolic - Drums
Gatekeeper Ares - Guitars, Vocals
From Tampere, Finland.
Artwork:
Aleksi Stenbacka
Release date:
17th January 2025
Release info:
Regular edition on black vinyl, with insert, poster, sticker, postcard and download code.
Special edition on black/gold marbled vinyl, with insert, poster, sticker, postcard download code and patch.
CD edition with sticker, obi
www.dyingvictims.com
https://dyingvictimsproductions.bandcamp.com/
GRAFJAMMER – “DE TYFUS, DE TEERLING”
Genre: Black MetalLabel: Folter Records
Distributed by: Alive
Release: 10.01.2025
The Dutch GRAFJAMMER are back with a new line-up and a fourth album! After their last long player “De Zoute Kwel”, which received numerous positive reviews and a lot of attention in the scene, “De Tyfus, De Teerling” is the latest attack with their very own, viciously driving “Primitive Dutch Necrorock”. The band from Utrecht, which has been around since 2012, effectively mixes first and second wave black metal with hefty pinches of punk, d-beat and Motörhead. The result is groovy as hell – or rather: “swings like a floppy tit”, as vocalist Jorre says – but alongside raging, rocking crushers and passages of dashing destruction, there are also moments in which everything shifts into a melancholy twilight.
With “De Tyfus, De Teerling”, GRAFJAMMER present nine hard-hitting tracks (plus an intro) that tell of religious madness, self-deception and destruction in their mother tongue. In doing so, they delve even deeper than before into the dark underbelly of society and Dutch history. The album title is a variation of “Tyfus! Tering!”, a popular curse combination in Dutch, in the GRAFJAMMER version it means: “The Typhus (and), the Cube”.
https://www.facebook.com/FolterRecordsGermany
https://www.facebook.com/grafjammer
"Envy The Dead" is a concept album that conjures a dark, gritty atmosphere inspired by historical horrors like Jack The Ripper and necromancy. Moving away from symphonic elements, it embraces a progressive Death/Thrash vibe with influences from Dimmu Borgir, Cradle of Filth, Necrophobic, Mayhem, and Death. Mike Wead (Mercyful Fate, King Diamond) is behind the engineering, mixing, and mastering
Tracklist1. Envy The Dead (intro)
2. Malediction And Laughter
3. Organs, For A Fair Price
4. Prosperity By Cocaïne
5. Maze Of Madness
6. River Dumplings
7. Coughing In The Coffin House
8. Fade Into The Abyss
9. A Deadly Embrace, A Sinister Grace
The album is available on all digital platforms: https://orcd.co/envythedead
MISANTHROPIA is no stranger to sonic devastation. For over 20 years, they’ve carved a path through the metal scene with their unique blend of Blackened fury and Death Metal aggression. Their longstanding partnership with legendary producer/engineer MIKE WEAD (Mercyful Fate, King Diamond) continues on ‘ENVY THE DEAD’, ensuring a potent and punishing listening experience.
MISANTHROPIA toured and played the last years intensively, domestically and abroad, under the banner of Eternal Rock Music Agency, and still plans to continue doing so.
Line up:
Bram Koller-Rythm Guitars and Vocals
Dennis Schoenmaker-Rythm And Lead Guitars
Pepijn Heilbron-Bass
Hugo de Waal-Drums
www.youtube.com/@misanthropiaofficial4167
www.facebook.com/666misanthropia
Label: Xtreem MusicRelease Date: February 18th 2025
Genre: Death Metal
For fans of: Deicide | Nile | Behemoth | Hate Eternal
They dance upon their strings, limbs convulsing as I drum my fingers upon the charred arms of my throne. My words of poisoned honey slip into their ears, caressing their hearts with promises of wealth, fame and adoration…and there is no price they will not pay, no one they will not offer up upon my altar. I have conquered them with whispers and they have laid the bones of their loved ones at my feet. They have lit the fires of their immolation and scream for acceptance and recognition even as they burn. What a race of empty vessels, vacuous fools all ripe for the harvest...
Infamous Belgian death metal force, Fractured Insanity, celebrated their 20th anniversary of musical devastation this year - and marked that milestone by completing work on their incredible fifth album, Age Of Manipulation. This act of sonic warfare is a stunning display of brutality and creativity, an accomplished collection that clearly demonstrates all the experience that Fractured Insanity have accumulated over the last two decades. Beginning with the slow burn build and then explosive attack of ‘Exaltation Of A Fallen Glory’, with its headbanging death march of a chorus, Age Of Manipulation then proceeds to transmute into ever more powerful and formidable forms. ‘Divide And Conquer’ possesses a teeth-grinding intensity that threatens to peel the skin from your face with its remorseless velocity and neck-breaking gear changes, ‘The Hangman’s Chair’ is steeped in horror and propelled by some breathtaking drumming, while the album’s title track crushes you beneath the sheer weight of the guitars, like a monstrous behemoth striding through the broken bodies of the fallen. This album is shrouded in sinister atmosphere and wickedly inventive, with bewildering moments and shocking twists, yet it remains deeply rooted in the cold soil of classic death metal. There is no weak moment, no let up in the sheer obliterating magnificence as the highlights just keep coming – from the nightmarish splendour of ‘Slumber In The Deep’ with its gargantuan vocal performance and towering riffs, to the devastating masterstroke of soul-crushing death metal that is album climax, ‘We All Die In The End’.
Mixed and mastered at the renowned Hertz Studio in Poland, to whom the likes of Hour Of Penance, Vomit The Soul and Vader have also entrusted their albums, Age Of Manipulation sounds sharp and vicious, with a clarity that highlights the fantastic individual performances on display and the metallic muscle to knock you back in your seat. With a new deal signed with Xtreem Music, the label that released Fractured Insanity’s classic ‘Mass Awakeless’ and ‘Manmade Hell’ albums, Age Of Manipulation will be unleashed on February 18th on CD and digital formats. Prepare to fall to your broken knees before the might of death metal supremacy!
Line-up:
Stefan Van Bael - Vocals/Bass
Jeroen Buysse - Guitar
Dieter Daems - Guitar
Ignace “Hammerman” Verstraete - Drums
https://www.xtreemmusic.com/
https://www.facebook.com/FracturedInsanityOfficial
IMPERIAL TRIUMPHANT comments: "The 'Entertainer extraordinaire' leads a gullible audience through the sinister halls of the 'HOTEL SPHINX '. Behind the lights, cameras, and endless action lies a disturbing undercurrent—where power is fed by the innocence of youth. The lines between entertainment, initiation, and exploitation blur as a conspiracy of silence reigns in the 'Illuminated Valley of the Kings', where political celebrity celebrates death. Rites of passage too dark to speak, promising false salvation in a world where the show never ends."
Equally rooted in eclectic black metal, the most claustrophobic notions of free jazz, and the concept of urban cityscapes as canyons of horror, IMPERIAL TRIUMPHANT's signature sound has set a new standard for the possibilities of extreme music. Fans can expect "Goldstar" to continue down this sonic path next year, with media already hailing first single "Eye of Mars" as "chaotic, eerily-atmospheric" (Metal Injection). Stay tuned for more details to come soon...
Stream the new single here: https://imperialtriumphant.lnk.to/HotelSphinxNe
Watch the music video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KnNHaH2kfkE
They've come up with an official video of the title song from their new album 'CULT OF UZURA' which can be witnessed here - https://youtu.be/PHm0WenekQM
Band's statement, "Cult of Uzura is the blooming of Skaphos into something more modern and violent. Recorded and mixed by Nathan Faure and mastered by Thibault Chaumont, Skaphos's third album is the embodiment of the ocean's rage and human madness.
Thanks to Kunal Choksi of Transcending Obscurity who signed us, we're more than happy to have the opportunity to spread our music worldwide.
All shall be one with the sea.
Skaphos is:
Guitar & vocals: Stephan Petitjean
Guitar & backing vocals: Jeremy Tronyo
Bass & backing vocals: Theo Langlois
Drums: Nathan Faure
Artwork by Paolo Girardi (to be revealed in due time)
Track
listing 1. Cult of Uzura
2. One Eyed Terror
3. Mad Man and the Sea
4. Hypoxia
5. Abyssal Tower
6. Echoes of the Drowned
7. Of Shores and Dripping Souls
8. Skaphism
9. The Servant
10. The Alchemist
11. The Offering
12. Diluvian Sentence
13. All Shall Be Now Itself the Sea
Release date - T.B.A. (early 2025)
https://www.facebook.com/transcendingobscurityrecords
https://www.facebook.com/skaphosofficiel
Thanks! Kunal Choksi Label owner Transcending Obscurity Mumbai India
NEWS 16.11.2024
So langsam aber sicher legen wir hier nun den Endspurt in Sachen aktueller
Releases ein, bevor es dann so an das Fertigstellen des Layouters für unsere
nächste Printausgabe geht und der Kopierer angeschmissen werden kann. Auch wenn
unsereins noch sehsüchtig auf die Beantwortung zweier Interviews wartet (ein
kleiner Wink geht in Richtung Magdeburg und Leipzig), haben wir eigentlich den Plan,
euch dann Ende Dezember mit ner neuen Ausgabe unserer „Klolektüre“ beglücken zu
können. Bis dahin könnt ihr aber erst mal eure Zugehörigkeit und Unterstützung
der „Szene“ bekunden, in dem ihr eventuell ein reges Interesse an den von uns hier
vorgestellten, aktuellen Veröffentlichungen zeigt.
Aktuelle Reviews :
Aktuelle Reviews :
KRACHMANIFEST #8 (A4/deutsch)
VON JEGLICHEM WORT –"HIER WIRFST DU AUS DEINER BRUST EINE NEUE ERDE IN DEN RAUM"
NEKROTHORAX – “RAISING HELL” (TAPE)
STREETCLEANER - #32 (A4 /deutsch )
„Geradliniger Metal, mal wuchtig, mal mit dem Fuß auf dem Gaspedal“ – so beschreibt eine regionale Zeitung das erste Release „6TH DIMENSION“ der Heavy Metal Band LASER SCOPE aus Gera/Umgebung. „Auf der einen Seite der inhaltliche Blick in die Sterne, in Weltraum und Science-Fiction, auf der anderen Seite der musikalische Anker in den Achtzigern.“
Am 25.05. wurde die EP „6th Dimension“ veröffentlicht. Reinhören kann man z.B. hier https://laserscope.bandcamp.com – aber auch bei allen gängigen Streamingdiensten.
kontakt@laser-scope.de
www.laser-scope.de
DEATH
DESCENDING
is the singular vision of a dedicated musician. This one-man wrecking crew
unleashes a monstrous sonic assault that blends the fury of blackened death
metal with the atmospheric expanse of post-metal and the bone-crushing
brutality of slam. Death Descending's self-titled EP promises a pulverizing
experience!Tracklist
1.Permanence
2.Death Descending
3.Death Dealer
4.Where No Light Treads
www.facebook.com/deathdescending
We’re
excited to announce an unholy pact with Brazilian one-man bestial black/death
commando TERROR. The South American war cult will soon emerge
with its first act of ritual aural terrorism, the "HYMNI BELLI
OCCULTUM" EP, an eighteen minute EP of gruesome extreme metal
warfare weaponized from the cult of Archgoat, Holocausto, Tormentador,
Sarcofago, Bestial Warlust and Conqueror.The crushing EP has been teased by underground music blog Veil of Sound, who in revealing the song “Bélica Sinfonia Armagedônica“ via an exclusive track premiere have stated that “the music on this five-song-EP is fast, relentless Death Metal, with tinges of OSDM chugging and growls plus a bit of Blackened Noise attack.“ - you can check out the feature and track here https://veilofsound.com/2024/11/12/Song_Premiere-Terror.html
Across these five edicts of third world barbarism the totality of our new world dystopia is glorified and instigated down to its most antihuman and savage traits, with the cult of all crime syndicates, gangs, slums, warfare, violence, militarism and corruption thrown into an abyss of occultism and esotericism to embody the true lineaments of the modern world antichrist.
The "Hymni Belli Occultum" EP will officially be released on December 6 2024 on CD, MC and digital formats, all pre-orderable now via all our channels.
Sincerely, Sentient Ruin
https://sentientruin.com/releases/terror-hymni-belli-occultum
https://sentientruin.com/bands#/terror
Today I'm proud to present a good friends band, Öldöds, and their upcoming album "Ölen ska ner". A fantastic beer-infused death metal album that's filled with catchy, heavy riffs, about the thing many of us loves the most. Drinking beer. Enjoy!
ÖLDÖDS – “ÖLEN SKA NER”
Öldöds was formed in 2007, and has since become a cult band in the Swedish underground metal scene. Straight to the point death metal with catchy, heavy riffs - and beer lyrics. 10 years after the full length debut it’s time again for some brand new brutal beer-infused songs!
Guitars, vocals, production, song writing, mix and master: David “Pos” Mauritzon
Bass: Peter Harg
Guest vocals on ”Fullast kör, dödast vinner”: LG Lantz Graffman
Song list
Öl är vårt sista hopp
Fyllans tid är nu
Fullast kör, dödast vinner
Ölen ska ner
Jag greppar en öl
Dricka öl och bli jättefull
Release date: December 6th, 2024
https://www.facebook.com/oldods
A concept album in the truest sense, Gobischkevrot blends intense folk-inspired metal with spoken-word narration from the Goblin RaidBoss known as Skraptif. This newly released chapter sees the goblin horde overcome their human antagonists in a deservedly brutal manner.
"With the proper magic, the proper guts, and much sacrifice, the clan finally had the power we needed to drive the humans out of our territory. We stomped the humans so hard that their entire settlement dissolved into the ground! There is no way to describe the raw power we felt at that moment! The Moon's Fist would come down on humankind like a flood, wildfire, or earthquake! "
Stream "Moon's Fist" now at https://goblinhovel.bandcamp.com/track/moons-fist
With over 20 releases under their belt, GOBLIN HOVEL fully embraces their metal influences with Gobischkevrot; a natural progression from 2022’s Whatever Keeps the Light On.
Track
listing:1. Ambush
2. The Cave
3. Gobischkevrot
4. The Plan
5. Voyage of the Grogswiller
6. The Stowaway
7. Borokol pt. II
8. Don't Eat The Mushrooms
9. Dialogue with a Mountain
10. Moon's Fist
11. The Night Man Learned to Fear the Mountain
12. Crineiga
Gobischkevrot was recorded, mixed and mastered at Blackwell Sound with additional recording at Nektarkin Studios throughout 2024. The lyrics and script were written by the Nameless Goblin. Music was composed and arranged by the collective known as GOBLIN HOVEL. Cover art and Character Sheets by Alexios Ciancio @cianciographics. Back cover art and Layout by Eva Zarich. Band Photography by Fursy.
This album is a companion/expansion to March of the Goblins by Tha Goblvnz March. Listen here, and dive into the gobbish extended universe! https://thagoblvnzmarch.bandcamp.com/
GOBLIN HOVEL is a collective of musicians and artists formed in Meadville, PA in 2010 and currently based in Buffalo/Rochester, NY. Though primarily influenced by heavy metal, the band takes cues from various musical and folk traditions from around the world to create an intense avant-garde soundscape reflective of humanity’s chaotic and often contradictory nature. Lyrically, the band focuses on the universal human experience filtered through the lens of history, folklore, and esoterica.
GOBLIN HOVEL 2024 is:
The Nameless Goblin: bass, vocals, throat singing, Fx, guitar on track 11, voice of Skraptif
Damn Barbarian: Lead Vocals, voice of Ghirrul
Rawbeard: Guitars, recording, vocals, voice of Baalkryth and Borokol
Petuh: Banjos, Mandolin, vocals, voice of Nerlhein
Son G: Drums, rattles, electronics, keyboards, voice of Human Guard
Guest Appearances:
Mickey: vocals/voice of the Pixie
Squee Key Fromage: voice of Human Guard
Tom Gerwitz: recording, throat singing on track 11, mixing, mastering, samples, vocals
Alexios Ciancio: voice of Goblvnz the mountain, additional composer on track 9.
www.facebook.com/GoblinHovel
The new single "Lichteter" is available to stream via all
streaming platforms: https://lnk.to/noctambulist"Lyrically the song explores the desire for a stable albeit mediocre future only to discover the present has fallen apart in the meantime", said the band. "It is emblematic of the themes found on much of the songs throughout the album. It falls in a comfortable transition between the harsher tones found on Elegieën and the experimental nature of De Droom."
Last month the band released the single “Aderlater”.
The new album “Noctambulist II: De Droom” will be released on 7 February 2025 in CD, vinyl and digital formats. Recorded in Tilburg between February and April 2023 at Catacomben Studios, De Droom sees Noctambulist diving deeper into post-punk and shoegaze influences while retaining the fierceness of their debut record Elegiëen.
Noctambulist are an atmospheric post-black metal outfit from Tilburg, the Netherlands. Formed in 2015 between housemates J.D. Kaye, Sam C.A. and Mitchell Scheerder, they set out to create a hard-hitting, melancholic style of black metal that draws inspiration from other genres such as post-rock, shoegaze, new wave and post-punk.
Noctambulist stand for contrasts. Serotonin summits and strung-out canyons. The empty and the grandiose. The beautiful and the appalling.
After defining their sound and completing the lineup with guitarists Tristan Tabbers and Stef Heesakkers they released their full-length debut “Noctambulist I: Elegieën” via Northern Silence Productions. Their second album will be released through These Hands Melt, with pre-order details and more information to be revealed soon.
Noctambulist are
J.D. Kaye – Vocals & Guitar
Stef Heesakkers – Guitar
Tristan Tabbers – Guitar
Sam C.A. – Bass
Mitchell Scheerder - Drums
https://www.facebook.com/these.hands.melt
https://www.facebook.com/Noctambulistband
Finnish melodic death/folk metal band WARFARER released their long-awaited debut concept album, 'A TALE BEYOND THE PALE' on November 15th 2024 via Inverse Records.
LISTEN to the album on streaming services: https://push.fm/fl/warfarer-album
The band comments:
"The wait is over. 'A Tale Beyond the Pale' is here — a journey through Finnish myth and legend: jealousy, scheming, Viking raids, and duels under the northern lights. We’ve poured our hearts and souls (or what’s left of them) into this album, and it feels incredible to finally share it with the world.
But this is just the beginning — our TO-DO list is long and relentless. Warfarer is gearing up to hit the road, bringing our full live sound to stages across Finland and beyond. We’re also deep into the pre-production of our second album, so rest assured, more music is on the horizon.
To our fans, thank you for your unwavering support. See you in the longhalls!"
STORIES BEHIND THE TRACKS:
Heir Uncrowned:
"The beginning. Two brothers, raised as one, by blood bound. Our protagonist, the firstborn son, is destined to become the tribe's chieftain. When he commits a shameful deed, he is disgraced by his chieftain father and disavowed. After the chieftain dies and the second son takes our protagonist's place as the new chieftain, the firstborn son begins to resent his own brother."
As the Portents Foretold:
"The raid. The brothers lead a raid over the sea against a southern village. Amidst the battle, the jealous firstborn son looks for an opportunity to plant his dagger in his brother-chieftain's back, but is continuously denied the chance. Finally, as the sounds of battle fade and everyone else has fallen, he turns his blade toward his brother."
Brotherslayer:
"The duel. The firstborn son, cold-blooded, faces the bewildered brother-chieftain, who does not understand what madness has overtaken his dear brother. In the end, the firstborn son stands over his slain brother as the morning sun dawns."
Bereaver:
"The homecoming. As the raiders return, carrying their beloved chieftain on a funeral bier, the firstborn son is exhilarated. He assumes his place as the new chieftain, but among the subdued cheers, murmurs of discontent and rumors surrounding the circumstances of his brother-chieftain's death persist.”
Betrayer:
"The resentment. The firstborn son is the new chieftain, but he is not beloved like his brother. Even in death, his brother makes him jealous, and this resentment begins to turn into anger. Soon, the flames of his hate engulf the whole village."
In the Gravelight:
"The loneliness. Alone, despised, amidst the burning ruins of his sanity, the firstborn son hides in the north. The realization of his deeds finally drives him over the precipice, and he descends into grief-stricken madness."
March Through the Endless Snow:
"The march. Giving up everything, the firstborn son begins his journey further into the north. Determined to find his end on his own terms, he marches to reach the dark river of Tuonela."
The Gates to Realms Beyond:
"The end. Collapsing in the snow, he sees the gates open to the realms beyond. The firstborn son leaves this world, leaving behind his legacy — the myth of the brotherslayer."
WATCH Brotherslayer music video: https://youtu.be/My-6xbnEEmo
WATCH Heir Uncrowned video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0AmN6t0Mj5Y
Biography:
Born from the frost of Northern Finland in 2013, Warfarer weaves chilling tales of small people's great struggles amidst ancient myths. Their ferocious blend of melodic death metal and symphonic elements bites like the freezing wind and grips you like the flu.
After releasing an EP in 2017 and undergoing a complete reincarnation with new singles in 2018 and 2020, the band is more alive than ever, preparing for war with brutal new songs and sharpened axes. Their upcoming concept album, 'A Tale Beyond the Pale', set for release in 2024, delves into the Finnish myth of the Brotherslayer, taking listeners on a journey through jealousy, scheming, Viking raids, duels under the northern lights, and an eventual descent into guilt and madness.
Track
list:01. Heir Uncrowned
02. As the Portents Foretold
03. Brotherslayer
04. Bereaver
05. Betrayer
06. In the Gravelight
07. March Through the Endless Snow
08. The Gates to Realms Beyond
Cover art by Sofia Sinivuori
Line-up:
Kalle Puutio - Lead Vocals, Rhythm Guitars
Seppo Kolehmainen - Lead Guitars, Backing Vocals
Klaus Telenius - Bass, Backing Vocals
Tuomas Rahikainen - Keyboards, Backing Vocals
Julius Lehtonen - Drums
https://www.youtube.com/@warfarerband
https://www.warfarer.fi
https://linktr.ee/warfarer
https://www.facebook.com/warfarerband
Dark, grimy and subtly dissonant death/black metal . Obscureviolence have created a deadly concoction of death and black metal, taking the most effective elements of each genre and keeping the music raw and visceral enough for them to contribute uninhibitedly to the powerful sound envisioned by the band. Listen to the two songs that have been freshly unveiled https://obscureviolence.bandcamp.com/album/refuting-the-flesh
OBSCUREVIOLENCE – “REFUTING THE FLESH”For fans of- Crypts of Despair, Mgla, Skaphos, Morbid Angel, Viande, Burial Hordes, Saevus Finis
Featuring members of the death metal band Horror God, Obscureviolence are a new entity channelling the darkest and vilest sounds of black and death metal. They've brought elements of the two styles together, the raw, acerbic edge of black metal and the fearsome heft of death metal. They go hand-in-hand with their distinct features enhancing the overall sound, which comes off as surprisingly cohesive and powerful. As intimidating and loathsome their music is, which becomes a force of nature when they go on a rampage, they do know the importance of pacing and make sure to let the darker parts come to the fore and add a mysterious, ominous aura to the proceedings and also let the subtle dissonance seep deeper into the subconscious. For a debut, their songs are remarkably well-constructed and balanced, without letting go of their capacity for wanton mayhem, while heralding the coming of a new kind of power.
Lineup:
Sergey B. (Horror God) - Bass guitar, vocals
Sergey T. (Horror God) - Guitar
Dmitry L. - Drums
Artwork - S.TkN. (Sergey T.)
Track listing
1. Exodus
2. Refuting the Flesh
3. Source of Life
4. Spiritual Agony
5. The Absurdity of Existence
6. Pulse of Subconscious Cruelty
Release date - February 14th, 2025
https://www.facebook.com/transcendingobscurityrecords/
https://www.facebook.com/obscurefcknviolence
Kunal Choksi Label owner Transcending Obscurity Mumbai, India
"Thanatos" is a dynamic evolution for Deus Mortem. While retaining their black metal roots, the album showcases a powerful blend of old-school rock and metal influences, with driving riffs, thunderous rhythm sections, and haunting melodies. It's a testament to the band's musical growth, showcasing a more versatile and powerful sound than ever before.
"Thanatos" is a concept album that confronts the complexities of human existence. It takes listeners on a transformative journey through illusory realities, unveiling hidden truths and stripping away the veils of deception. It's a testament to personal struggle and the power of the Black Flame.
https://www.facebook.com/deusmortemofficial/
ZERO ABSOLU – “LA SAIGNÉE”
With
members of ALCEST and REGARDE LES HOMMES TOMBERGenre: Black Metal
Label: AOP Records
VÖ: 31.01.2025
ZERO ABSOLU is the band formerly known as Glaciation.
Glaciation was a project founded in 2011 by François Duguest (instruments) and Jean Valnoir Simoulin (Vocals, art direction).
The group then expanded to include Hugo Moerman (who became the 3rd permanent member of the group), the two main members of Alcest, and Lychar.
In 2012, they released the album «1994». The lyrics nostalgically and bitterly revisit Valnoir’s experience within the Black Metal scene throughout the 90s.
Valnoir temporarily left the band in 2014 and was replaced by RMS Hreidmarr.
In 2015, the album «Sur les falaises de marbre» was released by Osmose. Productions. Due to alcoholism issues (among others), Hreidmarr was later removed from the band. He then decided, without informing anyone, to assemble a new lineup and illegally registered the name «Glaciation» with the French Institute for Intellectual Property.
In 2023, the core of the original lineup (obviously without Hreidmarr), accompanied by a member of Regarde les hommes tomber and another from Alcest, recorded a new album: La saignée («The Bloodletting»). The lyrics take the form of a pamphlet confronting the enemies of the band and the Metal scene in general.
In 2024, to put an end to the drama, they decided to rename Glaciation to ZÉRO ABSOLU, and signs with AOP.
https://shop.aoprecords.de/
https://www.facebook.com/metastazisparis
Los Angeles (CA) - One-man Melodic Death/Black Metal act, THE MOSAIC WINDOW, in collaboration with Metal Injection, presents the world premiere of forthcoming album, Hemasanctum! Stream it now at the link below!
The Mosaic Window will release Hemasanctum, November 15 on Willowtip Records! The album will be available on CD, vinyl LP, cassette, and digital formats.
The Mosaic Window mastermind, Andrew Steven Brown, released the following statement concerning the album:
“Hemasanctum is a concept album that explores my current thoughts on life, relationships (parent-child), and loss. While it may or may not be obvious, the album starts with a song about birth and ends with a song about death. In between are songs intentionally out of order (like the roller-coaster timeline we all experience) subtly relating to topics like self-awareness, mental health, abortion, religion, and grief.
This album is the first Mosaic Window record to feature a real drummer - Gabe Seeber of Abigail Williams, Vale of Pnath, Obscura (live), Decrepit Birth (live), Carach Angren (live), and many more. Additionally, I am still in awe that there are two guest solos from the legendary (and possibly my favorite) guitarist Andy LaRocque. Both Andy and Gabe absolutely nailed their parts, and I couldn’t be more elated for their presence on the record.
Hemasanctum was written and recorded between October 2023 - February 2024 at my home studio, and mixed by Damian Herring over the Summer of 2024. I am so proud of this album, and hope listeners can appreciate it too. Cheers!”
Pre-order:https://willowtip.com/bands/details/the-mosaic-window.aspx
https://themosaicwindow.bandcamp.com/album/hemasanctum
Track Listing:
1. Incantation to Summon the Unstable
2. The Pounding of Hooves
3. Black Bethlehem
4. Turibulum
5. Ash Like Anvils
6. Night Disease
7. Shrouded in Pain
8. Hymn to Silence the Light
Credits:
Andrew Steven Brown - Vocals, Guitars, Bass, Producing, Engineering.
Damian Herring - Mixing and Mastering.
Additional Musicians:
Gabe Seeber - Drums
Andy LaRocque - Guitar Solos (Tracks 2 and 4)
Album Art: “Dead Mother I” by Egon Schiele (1910)
The Mosaic Window is:
Andrew Steven Brown - Vocals, Guitars, Bass
https://www.facebook.com/willowtip
https://www.facebook.com/p/The-Mosaic-Window-100094717845304/
Are you ready to dive into this dark abyss? Here is where abrupt death awaits for you with the coldness noises of MALÉFICO that will echo permanently in your subconscious, in a compulsive way and transforming your human existence into something miserable and insignificant...
MALÉFICO is an ecstasy of misanthropic noises that will invade you with horrible torments, and extract your most morbid nightmares into a reality where you will slowly rots and where your purulent carcass decomposes daily, without you being able to prevent or stop this metamorphosis of personal self destruction...
SUICIDAL DARK NOISE AMBIENT...
MALÉFICO
- "SUICIDE SOUL"Cassette with limited edition of 33 copies
SIDE A
01 - Caos & Ruin [3:19]
02 - Cut Your Soul [8:21]
03 - Darkness [13:21]
SIDE B
04 - Cut Your Soul (Suicide) [21:34]
Record in 2021 & Mixed in 2024
All Dark Ambient and Vocals by Hailstorm
Layout made by Alemão and Danihell Slaughter
Promotional video made by Leo Mora and Danihell Slaughter
MURDER RECORDS proudly announces the cover art and a preview track "Cut Your Soul" from MALÉFICO's debut album, which will be released in January in the following formats:
HELLPACK LIMITED TO 10 COPIES
This suicide HELLPACK will be presented in a wooden box that will include the following items: 1 bottle of gasoline + 1 match with sandpaper + 1 blade + 1 inverted cross with necklace + 1 MALÉFICO cassette numbered with blood... This edition is not for humanbeens or noise pussies...
NORMAL EDITION IN CASSETTE LIMITED TO 23 COPIES
PRE ORDER OPEN AT: 15 November 2024
RELEASE DATE: 17 January 2025
Listen https://murderrecords.bandcamp.com/album/suicide-soul?mc_cid=9069bf5871&mc_eid=20155afc03 the noise preview.
SUICIDE ON... LIFE OFF...
ALBUS DIABOLUS: An arcane and mystical musical
laboratory
. My Kingdom Music is proud to announce ALBUS DIABOLUS' signing. Created
and formed by talented and well-known actors of the Italian music scene (for
now we won't tell you who they are!), the project aims to be a musical
laboratory where merging the gothic and dark aesthetics of extreme music in its
most various forms, with an electronic sound deeply influenced by the
Synth-Wave and Dark-Wave style of the 80s.The idea of ALBUS DIABOLUS was born as a project aimed at experimenting with sound imagery with synthesizers, drum machines and atmospheres that evoke lights and shadows, but without ever moving away from the atmospheric roots that characterize the Dark and Ritual scene and the musical bases of Gothic Rock and Metal.
The result is an emotional and immersive journey that evokes soundscapes that oscillate between nostalgia and mystery with a sound that recalls the influences of works such as "Tenebre" by Simonetti / Pignatelli / Morante, EINSTURZENDE NEUBAUTEN, COIL, CURRENT 93, VISITORS, while maintaining a distinctive identity.
And now... let the Sabbath begin!!!
https://linktr.ee/mykingdommusic
Label: Wulfhere ProductionsRelease Date: October 18th 2024
Genre: Black Metal
For fans of: Ancient | Burzum | Nefarious | Hecate Enthroned
The judgement of the stars that stare down from the night sky means nothing to me. I will outlive their flickering ghost light. I will still be walking my endless path when they have burnt out into darkness. I will be here when the legends that gave names to their constellations have been forgotten. Yet my bones become fragile, like dry twigs that crack underfoot. My once imperious strength deserts me and my lustreless skin fades, hanging from my enfeebled frame. My beauty is shed with my fracturing sanity, crumbling over freezing aeons of solitude. I will retreat into my memories of glorious, blood-drenched centuries of lust and power, when we fell from the skies like avenging angels, wolves upon the fold, drunk on the terror of the lambs…
Parusight is the solo project of Bristol black metal musician Oliver Groves; noted as the guitarist of Blasfeme, who unleashed the visceral warfare of the Black Legion album earlier this year. But the darkness speaks to Groves in many voices and with Parusight he explores a very different shade of black. The opening track of debut album Deathly Pale, ‘A Clash Of Stars’, is a summoning of atmosphere, a gateway to the shadow realms of Parusight, a place where spirit freezing cold and desolate beauty entwine, where bestial vocals howl through blinding storms of ice and keyboards weave tapestries of dark romance. From the tempestuous seas of blood and raging chaos of ‘Lost In A Shadow’ to the wounded, malicious devil that is ‘Malignant’ – a song of decay held together by bitterness and spite – Deathly Pale reveals itself to be an epic, emotive creation of rampant riffs and cascading melodies, a tale of many chapters. At the ever-bleeding heart of the album lies its greatest work, where all its poisons coalesce, ‘Love’. Here, reflections on past sins are shrouded in funereal drapes of melancholy, dying passions feed ancient agonies and words are torn from throats in violent expulsions of utter savagery. Deathly Pale is an intensely personal outpouring of emotion, yet one rooted in revered musical traditions and universal truths
Released by the bastion of British black metal that is Wulfhere Productions on October 18th, Deathly Pale is a remarkable debut album from a burgeoning talent. Oliver Groves – Parusight – has a huge amount to offer to devoted disciples of the darkest musical art and Deathly Pale is the perfect first step into his kingdom of endless night.
Line-up:
Oliver Groves - All music and vocals
https://www.facebook.com/wulfhereproductions
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100070289408997
“We are thrilled to announce the release of our debut album with WormholeDeath Records." stated the band "This album embodies our creative vision, delving into the myriad facets of eternal darkness and its relentless struggle against the forces of light. We invite listeners to fully immerse themselves in this profound journey."
Their debut album delves into the human soul’s journey through the intricate paths of darkness. It portrays the loss of innocence as the soul traverses a series of symbolic gates, each revealing deeper layers of torment. Drawing on mythological, biblical, and existential themes, the album illustrates the eternal battle between light and darkness and the ultimate quest for redemption in a world engulfed in despair. It offers a visceral, immersive experience, guiding listeners through the void, confronting the agony of existence, and hinting at the possibility of transcendence through destruction.
Their musical style is marked by rapid riffs infused with symphonic textures and atmospheric vibes, promising a unique and immersive auditory experience for their audience.
Titel
list1. Dawn of Decay
2. Burning Echoes
3. Eternal Parasite
4. Lured
5. Stepping into Oblivion
6. Unceasing Death
7. Shadow
8. Ignorance
9. The Fall of the Rebel
10. The Great Epilogue
11. Breaking the Pendulum
Line - up:
Necro - Vocals
Mynoghra - Vocals
Absence - Guitar
GraveKeeper - Guitar
Apollyon - Bass
Akhenaten - Keyboards
Y.B - Drums
https://linktr.ee/endofdawn
Aussie death/thrashers COMMON EVIL stream their self-titled EP in its entirety .
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q6G4_uzw-HQ&list=OLAK5uy_m6nyq_ZXUc6ErgMAQlK2moASitLPTAjKs
Up-and-coming Death-Thrash quintet 'Common Evil' hail from Gippsland, Victoria (Aus). The group boast a distinct, powerful feel to their live performances that, paired with their old school style, punishing riffs and raw songwriting approach result in a devastating sound heavily influenced by the 80/90's metal scene. Influences such as Slayer, Exodus, Megadeth, Pantera, Cannibal Corpse, Death and Kreator, as well as a nod to the newer sound of Death and Hardcore bands such as Power Trip, Drain and Skeletal Remains can all be noted
Formed in 2018, the wheels didn't start rolling until a crushing first performance at Whole Lotta Love Bar in Brunswick, Melbourne in January of 2024 and then a slew of other performances in Fitzroy, Northcote, Brunswick, Geelong and a hometown gig in Traralgon. The momentum kept rolling with the recording and release of their first single 'Disturbing the Peace' in September, 2024. Self-Titled EP out now
https://www.facebook.com/CommonEvilBand
Cleveland (OH) - Melodic Death Metal crew, DRUPARIA, will release long-awaited debut full-length album, THE RIVER ABOVE, on December 27!
FFO: Sylosis, The Absence, Light This City, Gates of Ishtar, and Skeletonwitch.
The River Above is chock full of riff-heavy melodic death metal, similar to Character- era Dark Tranquillity and Mors Principium Est, with the atmosphere and emotion of Insomnium and Darkest Hour.
The albums' first single, the title track, is streaming now on Bandcamp. Check it out at https://druparia.bandcamp.com/track/the-river-above
The word "Druparia" is a pseudo-synonym for the blackthorn plant that plays a part in some circles of occultism and witchcraft, and fits into the band's visual and lyrical themes of nature and mysticism. Other lyrical themes include sadness, regret, mythology, and perseverance through hardship.
Pre-order:
https://druparia.bandcamp.com/album/the-river-above
Track Listing:
1. Voiceless Regret
2. Under the Shade of Sand
3. Bereavement
4. Kintsugi
5. In Repose, Descend
6. Sever the Roots
7. The River Above
8. Of Firmament... And the Renewal
9. Bled For Comfort
10. When Cranes Return
11. The Violet Hour [The Civil Wars]*
Credits:
All Lyrics by David Moran except "Kintsugi" by Tyler Clark.
Produced, engineered, mixed, and mastered by Dan Paddy at Blackroom Studios, Copley Ohio.
Cello and Strings by Christopher “Kakophonix” Brown.
Keyboard programming and backing vocals by Dan Paddy.
Cover Art by Mark Erskine (Erskine.designs).
Druparia Logo by Alex Zarko.
Photos by Lance Littlefield (Lancesphotos.com)
Layout and Design by Alex Yarborough (@dr_metal_design)
Copyright 2024 Druparia Music. “Voiceless Regret” is dedicated to DJ Sprague.
*All songs written by Druparia, Brendan King, Dan Paddy, and Jeff Spencer, except for “The Violet Hour,” owned by The Civil Wars and Sensibility Music.
Line-Up:
Tyler Clark: Guitars
Josh Gatka: Guitars
David Moran: Vocals
Kyle Lash-Taylor: Bass and Vocals
Noah Van Dyke: Drums and Percussion
Bio:
Druparia formed with members of past bands in the Cleveland area coming together to make new music. Ideas for The River Above have been brewing since about 2011, maybe even earlier and thanks to some gracious friends outside of the band who have contributed and allowed the ideas to live on, the songs have finally come to fruition. Tyler Clark (ex-Inoculation, Mythrias, Once Flesh) came together with old Apothean bandmate Kyle Taylor (ex-Monastery) who had found young drummer Noah Van Dyke (Sea Biscuit) in November 2018. Once Flesh vocalist David Moran had agreed to do vocals if ever a project was started and Druparia had begun. After a few rehearsals, Josh Gatka (ex-Mythrias, Eternal Legacy) was recruited as guitarist the following summer and a full lineup was formed and the band released their first demo entitled Alfhem in the spring of 2020.
Influences include but are not limited to Dark Tranquillity, DarkestHour, Sylosis, Sacramentum,
Insomnium, Fallujah, Mors Principium Est, Inferi, Children of Bodom, and whatever weirdness Noah happened to be listening to at the time.
https://www.facebook.com/druparia
Wolvenant came to life in late 2023 surrounded by mystery and it wasn’t until early 2024 that the band revealed itself. Adopting a core sound close to melodic death metal but not restricted by the genre, Reve, Bael, Endov, Baraek and Neton create a musical galaxy that tries to defy the limits of reality.
With an appearance inspired by many cults across human history and adopting the central figure of the wolf and its relation with witchcraft, the band aims to create an immersive experience unknown to man. The themes of the lyrics and the music gravitate around human nature and cosmic horror and are full of metaphors and cryptic references trying to convey the darkest emotions coming from the public.
The band released their debut album “Cernegula” the last 5th of October on streaming platforms. This piece of art is meant to be a testament of their musicianship and the impact of their message.
Do not fall into despair.
Become One of the Wolfpack.
Embrace the Covenant.
https://www.facebook.com/wolvenant.official
BEER CANNON is a ferocious thrash metal outfit hailing from the heart of West Yorkshire, UK. Founded in early 2023 by guitarists Artur Skrzypczak and Krystian Zamojski, the band wasted no time in forging their path of sonic destruction. Shortly after their inception, William Paxman joined on bass, followed by the powerhouse drummer, Scott Bakes.
With a relentless passion for their craft, Beer Cannon sought to find a vocalist who could embody their vision of aggression and intensity. When none could be found, Artur Skrzypczak stepped up to the plate, taking on vocal duties in addition to his role as guitarist.
In late 2023, the band faced a setback as Krystian Zamojski departed due to personal reasons. However, this marked the beginning of a new chapter for Beer Cannon, with William Paxman making the transition from bass to guitar, bringing a fresh energy to the group.
In January 2024, Beer Cannon embarked on a journey to immortalize their sound, entering the studio to record their debut EP, "The Last of Hops." Eeleased on April 20th, 2024, this EP is a testament to the band's unwavering dedication and uncompromising sound.
Described as a fusion of old-school thrash metal with death metal influences, Beer Cannon proudly dubs their style as "Beer Metal Attack," though some have dubbed it "Party Death Thrash." Drawing inspiration from thrash titans like Municipal Waste and Slayer, as well as death metal icons such as Sepultura and Asphyx, Beer Cannon delivers a sonic assault that leaves audiences craving more.
Lineup:
Artur Skrzypczak - vocals, bass
Scott Bakes - drums
William Paxman - guitars, backing vocals
Produced:
MetalSwine Studios by William Paxman
Vibration Studio (Drums) by Dan Mullins
Mixed and Mastered at TDH Studios by Tom Hey
Artwork and Layout by: YANDEMA & BLACK SBL
https://www.youtube.com/@beer_cannon
https://www.facebook.com/beercannon
The wait is over: SÓLSTAFIR are proud to announce the release of their new album HIN HELGA KVÖL. Along with the release, the band is making a visualizer available for "VOR ÁS".
Watch the visualizer here: https://youtu.be/C3sldW6u4Yw
The visualizer is based on the artwork of the album. The stunning eloquence in cover artist Rowan E Cassidy’s charcoal shadows perfectly illustrates the substrate ravines and breath-taking altitudes that HIN HELGA KVÖL’s songs submit us to.
When asked to describe the music on HIN HELGA KVÖL , lead vocalist and guitarist Aðalbjörn Tryggvason simply replies with one word: “alone”. Alone is a perfectly succinct word for SÓLSTAFIR’s ardently unfiltered music where we discover ourselves, with a new found reverence for solitary reflection. This is HIN HELGA KVÖL, the holy struggle for overcoming adversity in life.
SÓLSTAFIR , meaning "crepuscular rays" in Icelandic, refers to those piercing rays of sunlight that break through dark clouds at dusk. This imagery perfectly captures the essence of HIN HELGA KVÖL, a beacon of light and hope shining through the heaviest of times. As the band confronts their inner demons, shrugging off the trappings of Rock and Roll decadence, their music resonates with the universal struggle and triumph over hardship. HIN HELGA KVÖL is the holy war that we all face within.
by
Riccardo Ziosi with Carlotta Vignocchi as evil model, and the tracklist:
1. Rinascita
2. Donna Prudentia
3. Gli Esorcismi di Canidia e Sàgana
4. Incantvm / Kyrie (from Mozart’s Requiem K626)
5. Diana
It is possible to pre-order the album (digiCD, LP) at https://shorturl.at/wAgY8
If with their previous album "Strigae", INCANTVM shaped their Black Metal with Classical Music and parts narrated in a very theatrical way, with "Maleficia" the music becomes the absolute protagonist thanks to atmospheres full of pathos and terrifying perceptions, esoteric ritual sounds, dark sceneries, Doom elements and old school extreme Metal, everything their Avantgarde Black Metal feeds on, making of this an absolutely unique creature in the international musical scene.
"Maleficia" is the darkest and most eclectic manifestation of the creative genius of Vittorio Sabelli and those who walked this way with him into the darkest folds of extreme music, starting from Tenebra (DREARINESS) on voice, to continue with Samael Von Martin and Nequam with their vocal interpretations, Lorenzo Mastrogiuseppe, Luca Tiraterra, and Marco Molino with their rhythmic elements.
It is a pure and simple piece of Art, an incredibly unique and exclusive album for very open-minded people, a journey that sets no stylistic or temporal limits and that reaches straight into the sick soul of those who can perceive it.
https://linktr.ee/mykingdommusic
https://www.instagram.com/incantvm_black_metal/
RISE OF TYRANTS – „ THE CHRONICLES OF CARDINAL PABLO MENDOZA “
Brace yourself for absolute annihilation! Brutal Records has unleashed the apocalypse by signing Italy's masters of sonic destruction, Rise of Tyrants. Their highly anticipated album, The Chronicles of Cardinal Pablo Mendoza, is poised to detonate on February 28, 2025.
But the devastation doesn’t stop there! The Abnormality in Structure album will roar back with a full remaster, unleashing sheer chaos on February 7, 2025. Plus, prepare for the brutal resurgence of Trauma, hitting with a completely remastered fury on January 10, 2025, shattering all limits of brutality. This is raw, unrestrained death metal terror: merciless, bone-crushing, and utterly unstoppable. Get ready for total obliteration!
Rise Of Tyrants has returned, more ferocious and unforgiving than ever. This Bergamo-based powerhouse has dropped an eleven-track barrage of raw, self-produced brutality that makes their earlier work look like a warm-up. The energy is sharper, darker, and meaner. With Davide Cantamessa on vocals, a relentless force of raw aggression and versatility, the band has leveled up in every brutal way imaginable.
The Chronicles of Cardinal Pablo Mendoza comes at you like a battering ram of thrash and death metal riffs, with a rhythm section pounding forward like a war machine. The guitars are unrelenting, piling riff after punishing riff, layering death metal fury with an intensity that leaves no room to breathe. Cantamessa’s vocal attack rips through the wall of sound, moving seamlessly between guttural growls, visceral screams, and brutal tones that demand your attention.
The concept rotates around the character Cardinal Pablo Mendoza, an evil priest who deceives the weakest for perverse purposes. The lyrics talk about abuses, violence and injustices with an ironic and sarcastic tone.
Line up:
Davide Cantamessa: Vocals
Federico Visini: Guitars
Luca Mairati: Bass
Virgilio Breda: Drums
This is an album that doesn’t ask for your attention, it takes it. Brutal, unrestrained, and unapologetic, The Chronicles of Cardinal Pablo Mendoza is a must for anyone with an appetite for death metal played with devastating skill and relentless fury.
This Album contains 11 tracks of fast death metal, with groove episodes and dark shades. Recorded, mixed and mastered at ASDR Decibel Studio, Busto Arsizio (VA, Italy) by Carlo Meroni
Tracks:
01. Colle De La Croix De Fer
02. Parigi Napoli
03. Do Mario Pederasta
04. Sysvester Stazione
05. Holly & Beppe (Only The Brave)
06. Gerry Smashed Table
07. Cardinal Pablo Mendoza
08. Celine Di Orio
09. How Can I Fuck Capitalism
10. Mirella Silver Tongue
11. Armando The Preacher
This Album contains 11 tracks of fast death metal, with groove episodes and dark shades. The concept rotates around the character Cardinal Pablo Mendoza, an evil priest who deceives the weakest for perverse purposes. The lyrics talk about abuses, violence and injustices with an ironic and sarcastic tone.
Preorder in Digital: https://orcd.co/brut89666
February 28, 2025
Rise of Tyrants - Abnormality in Structure
Abnormality in Structure album delivered 8 tracks with a fierce and skillfully crafted assault. For those who crave raw, uncompromising death metal, this record is essential, unmissable live, and impossible to ignore. Ferocious blast beats and malevolent riffing that feel like a death metal avalanche.
Released March 15, 2019
Re-release date in Digital February 7. 2025
Preorder in Digital: https://orcd.co/brut89665
Rise of Tyrants - Trauma
Trauma album launches with a foreboding arpeggio before detonating into evil riffing and crushing, doom-infused rhythms. The 9 tracks oscillates between blistering speeds and sudden, grinding slowdowns, showcasing the band’s mastery of extreme dynamics and groove. The guitars inject moments of haunting melody amid a wall of unrelenting brutality.
Released February 3, 2014
Re-release in Digital January 10, 2025
Preorder in Digital: https://orcd.co/brut89664
https://linktr.ee/brutalrecords.official
riseoftyrantsband@gmail.com
https://www.facebook.com/riseoftyrantsdeathmetal
MENTAL CRUELTY comments on the new song: We are thrilled to unveil the re-imagined piano version of SYMPHONY OF A DYING STAR , beautifully arranged by the talented MISSTIQ. This rendition brings the song full circle, returning it to its origins as a piano melody, yet with a renewed sense of depth and emotion. The uplifting and cinematic qualities of the original track shine through in this arrangement, showcasing the song’s ability to connect with listeners on a more intimate level. Misstiq's masterful touch breathes new life into the composition, allowing the piano to carry the weight of the melody and reveal nuances that may have been hidden before. This version offers a fresh perspective while staying true to the heart and soul of the song.
Stream it here: https://mentalcruelty.lnk.to/ZwielichtDeluxeNe
Watch the visualizer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FIhQsH7V5zk
APOSTATE - "ELEGY OF PHANTOM PAIN"
Genre : Black Metal
Label : Black Mass Prayers "
Elegy Of Phantom Pain" is a concept album based on an ancient legend from Central Italy, it is a journey into the night between mysticism and blasphemy in the best tranditions of atmospheric Black Metal and Dungeon Synth.
Valadier's side project, APOSTATE finds its place amongst Italian acts such as Fearbringer, Dolcinian, L'Ordre Du Temple and Fourth Monarchy. The Norwegian roots of their sound branch out through the Italian soundscapes explored by the aforementioned pillars of the Italian Black Metal underground scene, providing new blood to a way of interpreting this music that went lost over the past two decades.
A little gem that Black Mass Prayers is proud to publish, giving a physical existence to a debut that otherwise could have been missed.
Tracklist
1. The Dusk
2. Wailing Of Archaic Forest
3. Years Consumed In Exile
4. A Pact Signed By Poison
5. Elegy Of Phantom Pain
6. The Dawn
Line-up:
Unukalhai - Vocals, Lyrics
Blight - Guitars, Programming
Drunken Bible - Bass
https://www.facebook.com/blackmassprayers/?_rdr
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100082688384218
"FEEL THE BLOOD" is a single taken from TZADOK 'S upcoming album "WE ARE TZADOK", due for release on December 6, 2024, via Wormholedeath.
Listen here: https://orcd.co/feeltheblood
The album We Are Tzadok continues to reflect the diverse musical style that has long defined Tzadok. It blends various metal genres, including Metalcore, Death Metal, Power Metal, Heavy Metal, and Folk Metal. The band refuses to be confined to a single category, embracing a broad spectrum of influences.
Up-and-coming Death-Thrash quintet 'Common Evil' hail from Gippsland, Victoria (Aus). The group boast a distinct, powerful feel to their live performances that, paired with their old school style, punishing riffs and raw songwriting approach result in a devastating sound heavily influenced by the 80/90's metal scene. Influences such as Slayer, Exodus, Megadeth, Pantera, Cannibal Corpse, Death and Kreator, as well as a nod to the newer sound of Death and Hardcore bands such as Power Trip, Drain and Skeletal Remains can all be noted
Formed in 2018, the wheels didn't start rolling until a crushing first performance at Whole Lotta Love Bar in Brunswick, Melbourne in January of 2024 and then a slew of other performances in Fitzroy, Northcote, Brunswick, Geelong and a hometown gig in Traralgon. The momentum kept rolling with the recording and release of their first single 'Disturbing the Peace' in September, 2024. Self-Titled EP out now
https://www.facebook.com/CommonEvilBand
Cleveland (OH) - Melodic Death Metal crew, DRUPARIA, will release long-awaited debut full-length album, THE RIVER ABOVE, on December 27!
FFO: Sylosis, The Absence, Light This City, Gates of Ishtar, and Skeletonwitch.
The River Above is chock full of riff-heavy melodic death metal, similar to Character- era Dark Tranquillity and Mors Principium Est, with the atmosphere and emotion of Insomnium and Darkest Hour.
The albums' first single, the title track, is streaming now on Bandcamp. Check it out at https://druparia.bandcamp.com/track/the-river-above
The word "Druparia" is a pseudo-synonym for the blackthorn plant that plays a part in some circles of occultism and witchcraft, and fits into the band's visual and lyrical themes of nature and mysticism. Other lyrical themes include sadness, regret, mythology, and perseverance through hardship.
Pre-order:
https://druparia.bandcamp.com/album/the-river-aboveTrack Listing:
1. Voiceless Regret
2. Under the Shade of Sand
3. Bereavement
4. Kintsugi
5. In Repose, Descend
6. Sever the Roots
7. The River Above
8. Of Firmament... And the Renewal
9. Bled For Comfort
10. When Cranes Return
11. The Violet Hour [The Civil Wars]*
Credits:
All Lyrics by David Moran except "Kintsugi" by Tyler Clark.
Produced, engineered, mixed, and mastered by Dan Paddy at Blackroom Studios, Copley Ohio.
Cello and Strings by Christopher “Kakophonix” Brown.
Keyboard programming and backing vocals by Dan Paddy.
Cover Art by Mark Erskine (Erskine.designs).
Druparia Logo by Alex Zarko.
Photos by Lance Littlefield (Lancesphotos.com)
Layout and Design by Alex Yarborough (@dr_metal_design)
Copyright 2024 Druparia Music. “Voiceless Regret” is dedicated to DJ Sprague.
*All songs written by Druparia, Brendan King, Dan Paddy, and Jeff Spencer, except for “The Violet Hour,” owned by The Civil Wars and Sensibility Music.
Line-Up:
Tyler Clark: Guitars
Josh Gatka: Guitars
David Moran: Vocals
Kyle Lash-Taylor: Bass and Vocals
Noah Van Dyke: Drums and Percussion
Bio:
Druparia formed with members of past bands in the Cleveland area coming together to make new music. Ideas for The River Above have been brewing since about 2011, maybe even earlier and thanks to some gracious friends outside of the band who have contributed and allowed the ideas to live on, the songs have finally come to fruition. Tyler Clark (ex-Inoculation, Mythrias, Once Flesh) came together with old Apothean bandmate Kyle Taylor (ex-Monastery) who had found young drummer Noah Van Dyke (Sea Biscuit) in November 2018. Once Flesh vocalist David Moran had agreed to do vocals if ever a project was started and Druparia had begun. After a few rehearsals, Josh Gatka (ex-Mythrias, Eternal Legacy) was recruited as guitarist the following summer and a full lineup was formed and the band released their first demo entitled Alfhem in the spring of 2020.
Influences include but are not limited to Dark Tranquillity, DarkestHour, Sylosis, Sacramentum,
Insomnium, Fallujah, Mors Principium Est, Inferi, Children of Bodom, and whatever weirdness Noah happened to be listening to at the time.
https://www.facebook.com/druparia
Wolvenant came to life in late 2023 surrounded by mystery and it wasn’t until early 2024 that the band revealed itself. Adopting a core sound close to melodic death metal but not restricted by the genre, Reve, Bael, Endov, Baraek and Neton create a musical galaxy that tries to defy the limits of reality.
With an appearance inspired by many cults across human history and adopting the central figure of the wolf and its relation with witchcraft, the band aims to create an immersive experience unknown to man. The themes of the lyrics and the music gravitate around human nature and cosmic horror and are full of metaphors and cryptic references trying to convey the darkest emotions coming from the public.
The band released their debut album “Cernegula” the last 5th of October on streaming platforms. This piece of art is meant to be a testament of their musicianship and the impact of their message.
Do not fall into despair.
Become One of the Wolfpack.
Embrace the Covenant.
https://www.facebook.com/wolvenant.official
BEER CANNON is a ferocious thrash metal outfit hailing from the heart of West Yorkshire, UK. Founded in early 2023 by guitarists Artur Skrzypczak and Krystian Zamojski, the band wasted no time in forging their path of sonic destruction. Shortly after their inception, William Paxman joined on bass, followed by the powerhouse drummer, Scott Bakes.
With a relentless passion for their craft, Beer Cannon sought to find a vocalist who could embody their vision of aggression and intensity. When none could be found, Artur Skrzypczak stepped up to the plate, taking on vocal duties in addition to his role as guitarist.
In late 2023, the band faced a setback as Krystian Zamojski departed due to personal reasons. However, this marked the beginning of a new chapter for Beer Cannon, with William Paxman making the transition from bass to guitar, bringing a fresh energy to the group.
In January 2024, Beer Cannon embarked on a journey to immortalize their sound, entering the studio to record their debut EP, "The Last of Hops." Eeleased on April 20th, 2024, this EP is a testament to the band's unwavering dedication and uncompromising sound.
Described as a fusion of old-school thrash metal with death metal influences, Beer Cannon proudly dubs their style as "Beer Metal Attack," though some have dubbed it "Party Death Thrash." Drawing inspiration from thrash titans like Municipal Waste and Slayer, as well as death metal icons such as Sepultura and Asphyx, Beer Cannon delivers a sonic assault that leaves audiences craving more.
Lineup:
Artur Skrzypczak - vocals, bass
Scott Bakes - drums
William Paxman - guitars, backing vocals
Produced:
MetalSwine Studios by William Paxman
Vibration Studio (Drums) by Dan Mullins
Mixed and Mastered at TDH Studios by Tom Hey
Artwork and Layout by: YANDEMA & BLACK SBL
https://www.youtube.com/@beer_cannon
https://www.facebook.com/beercannon
The wait is over: SÓLSTAFIR are proud to announce the release of their new album HIN HELGA KVÖL. Along with the release, the band is making a visualizer available for "VOR ÁS".
Watch the visualizer here: https://youtu.be/C3sldW6u4Yw
The visualizer is based on the artwork of the album. The stunning eloquence in cover artist Rowan E Cassidy’s charcoal shadows perfectly illustrates the substrate ravines and breath-taking altitudes that HIN HELGA KVÖL’s songs submit us to.
When asked to describe the music on HIN HELGA KVÖL , lead vocalist and guitarist Aðalbjörn Tryggvason simply replies with one word: “alone”. Alone is a perfectly succinct word for SÓLSTAFIR’s ardently unfiltered music where we discover ourselves, with a new found reverence for solitary reflection. This is HIN HELGA KVÖL, the holy struggle for overcoming adversity in life.
SÓLSTAFIR , meaning "crepuscular rays" in Icelandic, refers to those piercing rays of sunlight that break through dark clouds at dusk. This imagery perfectly captures the essence of HIN HELGA KVÖL, a beacon of light and hope shining through the heaviest of times. As the band confronts their inner demons, shrugging off the trappings of Rock and Roll decadence, their music resonates with the universal struggle and triumph over hardship. HIN HELGA KVÖL is the holy war that we all face within.
by
Riccardo Ziosi with Carlotta Vignocchi as evil model, and the tracklist: 1. Rinascita
2. Donna Prudentia
3. Gli Esorcismi di Canidia e Sàgana
4. Incantvm / Kyrie (from Mozart’s Requiem K626)
5. Diana
It is possible to pre-order the album (digiCD, LP) at https://shorturl.at/wAgY8
If with their previous album "Strigae", INCANTVM shaped their Black Metal with Classical Music and parts narrated in a very theatrical way, with "Maleficia" the music becomes the absolute protagonist thanks to atmospheres full of pathos and terrifying perceptions, esoteric ritual sounds, dark sceneries, Doom elements and old school extreme Metal, everything their Avantgarde Black Metal feeds on, making of this an absolutely unique creature in the international musical scene.
"Maleficia" is the darkest and most eclectic manifestation of the creative genius of Vittorio Sabelli and those who walked this way with him into the darkest folds of extreme music, starting from Tenebra (DREARINESS) on voice, to continue with Samael Von Martin and Nequam with their vocal interpretations, Lorenzo Mastrogiuseppe, Luca Tiraterra, and Marco Molino with their rhythmic elements.
It is a pure and simple piece of Art, an incredibly unique and exclusive album for very open-minded people, a journey that sets no stylistic or temporal limits and that reaches straight into the sick soul of those who can perceive it.
https://linktr.ee/mykingdommusic
https://www.instagram.com/incantvm_black_metal/
RISE OF TYRANTS – „ THE CHRONICLES OF CARDINAL PABLO MENDOZA “
Brace yourself for absolute annihilation! Brutal Records has unleashed the apocalypse by signing Italy's masters of sonic destruction, Rise of Tyrants. Their highly anticipated album, The Chronicles of Cardinal Pablo Mendoza, is poised to detonate on February 28, 2025.
But the devastation doesn’t stop there! The Abnormality in Structure album will roar back with a full remaster, unleashing sheer chaos on February 7, 2025. Plus, prepare for the brutal resurgence of Trauma, hitting with a completely remastered fury on January 10, 2025, shattering all limits of brutality. This is raw, unrestrained death metal terror: merciless, bone-crushing, and utterly unstoppable. Get ready for total obliteration!
Rise Of Tyrants has returned, more ferocious and unforgiving than ever. This Bergamo-based powerhouse has dropped an eleven-track barrage of raw, self-produced brutality that makes their earlier work look like a warm-up. The energy is sharper, darker, and meaner. With Davide Cantamessa on vocals, a relentless force of raw aggression and versatility, the band has leveled up in every brutal way imaginable.
The Chronicles of Cardinal Pablo Mendoza comes at you like a battering ram of thrash and death metal riffs, with a rhythm section pounding forward like a war machine. The guitars are unrelenting, piling riff after punishing riff, layering death metal fury with an intensity that leaves no room to breathe. Cantamessa’s vocal attack rips through the wall of sound, moving seamlessly between guttural growls, visceral screams, and brutal tones that demand your attention.
The concept rotates around the character Cardinal Pablo Mendoza, an evil priest who deceives the weakest for perverse purposes. The lyrics talk about abuses, violence and injustices with an ironic and sarcastic tone.
Line up:
Davide Cantamessa: Vocals
Federico Visini: Guitars
Luca Mairati: Bass
Virgilio Breda: Drums
This is an album that doesn’t ask for your attention, it takes it. Brutal, unrestrained, and unapologetic, The Chronicles of Cardinal Pablo Mendoza is a must for anyone with an appetite for death metal played with devastating skill and relentless fury.
This Album contains 11 tracks of fast death metal, with groove episodes and dark shades. Recorded, mixed and mastered at ASDR Decibel Studio, Busto Arsizio (VA, Italy) by Carlo Meroni
Tracks:01. Colle De La Croix De Fer
02. Parigi Napoli
03. Do Mario Pederasta
04. Sysvester Stazione
05. Holly & Beppe (Only The Brave)
06. Gerry Smashed Table
07. Cardinal Pablo Mendoza
08. Celine Di Orio
09. How Can I Fuck Capitalism
10. Mirella Silver Tongue
11. Armando The Preacher
This Album contains 11 tracks of fast death metal, with groove episodes and dark shades. The concept rotates around the character Cardinal Pablo Mendoza, an evil priest who deceives the weakest for perverse purposes. The lyrics talk about abuses, violence and injustices with an ironic and sarcastic tone.
Preorder in Digital: https://orcd.co/brut89666
February 28, 2025
Rise of Tyrants - Abnormality in Structure
Abnormality in Structure album delivered 8 tracks with a fierce and skillfully crafted assault. For those who crave raw, uncompromising death metal, this record is essential, unmissable live, and impossible to ignore. Ferocious blast beats and malevolent riffing that feel like a death metal avalanche.
Released March 15, 2019
Re-release date in Digital February 7. 2025
Preorder in Digital: https://orcd.co/brut89665
Rise of Tyrants - Trauma
Trauma album launches with a foreboding arpeggio before detonating into evil riffing and crushing, doom-infused rhythms. The 9 tracks oscillates between blistering speeds and sudden, grinding slowdowns, showcasing the band’s mastery of extreme dynamics and groove. The guitars inject moments of haunting melody amid a wall of unrelenting brutality.
Released February 3, 2014
Re-release in Digital January 10, 2025
Preorder in Digital: https://orcd.co/brut89664
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MENTAL CRUELTY comments on the new song: We are thrilled to unveil the re-imagined piano version of SYMPHONY OF A DYING STAR , beautifully arranged by the talented MISSTIQ. This rendition brings the song full circle, returning it to its origins as a piano melody, yet with a renewed sense of depth and emotion. The uplifting and cinematic qualities of the original track shine through in this arrangement, showcasing the song’s ability to connect with listeners on a more intimate level. Misstiq's masterful touch breathes new life into the composition, allowing the piano to carry the weight of the melody and reveal nuances that may have been hidden before. This version offers a fresh perspective while staying true to the heart and soul of the song.
Stream it here: https://mentalcruelty.lnk.to/ZwielichtDeluxeNe
Watch the visualizer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FIhQsH7V5zk
APOSTATE - "ELEGY OF PHANTOM PAIN"
Genre : Black Metal
Label : Black Mass Prayers "
Elegy Of Phantom Pain" is a concept album based on an ancient legend from Central Italy, it is a journey into the night between mysticism and blasphemy in the best tranditions of atmospheric Black Metal and Dungeon Synth.
Valadier's side project, APOSTATE finds its place amongst Italian acts such as Fearbringer, Dolcinian, L'Ordre Du Temple and Fourth Monarchy. The Norwegian roots of their sound branch out through the Italian soundscapes explored by the aforementioned pillars of the Italian Black Metal underground scene, providing new blood to a way of interpreting this music that went lost over the past two decades.
A little gem that Black Mass Prayers is proud to publish, giving a physical existence to a debut that otherwise could have been missed.
Tracklist1. The Dusk
2. Wailing Of Archaic Forest
3. Years Consumed In Exile
4. A Pact Signed By Poison
5. Elegy Of Phantom Pain
6. The Dawn
Line-up:
Unukalhai - Vocals, Lyrics
Blight - Guitars, Programming
Drunken Bible - Bass
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https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100082688384218
"FEEL THE BLOOD" is a single taken from TZADOK 'S upcoming album "WE ARE TZADOK", due for release on December 6, 2024, via Wormholedeath.
Listen here: https://orcd.co/feeltheblood
The album We Are Tzadok continues to reflect the diverse musical style that has long defined Tzadok. It blends various metal genres, including Metalcore, Death Metal, Power Metal, Heavy Metal, and Folk Metal. The band refuses to be confined to a single category, embracing a broad spectrum of influences.
NEWS 9.11.2024
Es macht ja bereits seit einiger Zeit – und nicht zum
ersten Mal – die Runde: SODOMS BLAUES ALBUM erscheint in
verschiedenen Varianten neu. Und wie es sich für echten Blue-Collar-Metal
gehört, möchten die beiden einzigen noch lebenden Originalmitglieder Tom
Angelripper und Andy Brings den Fans persönlich die ersten
neuen Einheiten des alten Klassikers "Tapping The Vein" in die Hände
drücken. Stattfinden wird die gemütliche Runde in der schönen Dortmunder
Innenstadt, genauer im EMP Store Dortmund in der Potgasse 4, am
Releasetermin: Freitag, den 15. November, von 16:00 bis 17:00 Uhr.
Was schon bei der Produktankündigung direkt auffiel: Der
Band ist es hier gelungen, ein wahres No-Nonsense-Package zu schnüren, wo sich
alles zu 100 Prozent auf die Musik konzentriert, auf den Spirit einer Band, die
es in diesem Line-Up nur für ein Album gab. Oder wie Gitarrist Andy Brings es
verdeutlicht: "Es war uns wichtig, dass der Fokus auf der Musik liegt
und auf dem, was die Band damals war, wie sie geklungen hat. Man hätte jetzt
natürlich, wie andere Bands das auch machen, noch’n Sodom-Kartenspiel, noch’n
Sodom-Halstuch, Aschenbecher, Zollstock, was weiß ich alles reinpacken können,
damit das Ding auch ja 170€ kostet mit so Wegwerf-Temu-Artikeln, aber das
wollten wir nicht."Statt eines Päckchens voller Schießbuden-Tand gibt es also ein echtes Brett, das die Atmosphäre jener Zeit hochverdichtet und mit liebevoll erarbeiteter Ausstattung zu einem sehr fairen Preis anbietet. Ein Quäntchen Klangverfeinerung gibt es mit dem "2024 Remaster" des Albums, das jedoch sehr behutsam angegangen wurde, um den ursprünglichen Charakter des Werks zu erhalten. Anstatt dort an den Reglern zu weit zu gehen, was von den Fans oft nicht gern gesehen wird, wurde kurzerhand eine zweite Fassung beigelegt, in der "Tapping The Vein" einen kompletten Remix erhielt, für den Andy auch im Original nicht enthaltenes Aufnahmematerial aus der damaligen Recording-Session mit einbrachte. "Bullet in the Head" konnte bereits als Erstkontakt mit diesem "2024 Redux" die Fans überzeugen: Sodom und High-End-Audio funktionieren verblüffend gut!
Nicht minder gründlich wurden Originaltonaufnahmen der legendären 1992er Japan-Tour der Band gesichtet und zu einer ebenfalls beigelegten Livescheibe zusammengestellt.
Andy erläutert, welches Ansinnen zu dieser Kollektion geführt hat und warum das Ganze sowohl auf Vinyl als auch auf CD zu einem regulären Albumpreis erhältlich ist: "Es sollte bezahlbar bleiben – wir sind Working Class, das ganze Sodom-Universum ist Working Class und es war uns wichtig, zu zeigen: Wie war die Band damals; wie war diese recht kurzlebige Ära dieser Band. Es war nur netto ein Jahr Tom, Chris und Andy und in der Zeit ist ja eigentlich sehr viel passiert. In den drei Konzerten, die in relativ kurzen Abständen passierten und aufgenommen wurden, hört man schon, wie unterschiedlich wir so drauf waren. Mitunter sehr ruppig gespielt – ist natürlich ein Trademark gewesen –, aber so war die Band damals. Auf dem kreativen Höhepunkt, aber trotzdem kurz vor dem Auseinanderbrechen, also eine ganz seltsame Zeit. Und deswegen kann man da jetzt, über 30 Jahre später, nochmal aus ‘ner ganz anderen Perspektive draufgucken und das Ding in ein neues altes Kleid packen, ohne zu sehr einzugreifen, ohne irgendwas zu verändern, ohne mit den Erinnerungen und Gefühlen der Fans Schindluder zu treiben."
"Tapping The Vein", das in der Szene oft als "Sodoms Death-Metal-Scheibe" gehandelt wird, steht dabei wie kaum ein anderes für den frühen Thrash am Scheideweg.
Viele Bands begannen in den beginnenden Neunzigerjahren, ihre ursprünglichen Visionen zu verwerfen und sich teils komplett neu zu orientieren. Das Gegenteil bei Sodom: Man spielte, ergänzt mit der Wildheit des noch sehr jungen Gitarristen Andy, einfach nur noch schneller, härter, brutaler als vorher, blieb sich und dem Thrash aber treu. Und nicht anders war der Death Metal seinerzeit ja auch aus Superlativen des Thrash entstanden. "Tapping The Vein" ist zurück, rau und urgewaltig und auf Wunsch auch in Brutal Hifi.
Event-Informationen und kurzfristige Updates findest du auf der Google-Seite des EMP Store Dortmund: https://posts.gle/54Tgvb
https://www.sodomized.info/
Erste Single „Hammergeddon“ online ab 16:30!
Mit „Hammergeddon 666 - Die Katakomben betritt man nicht allein“ melden sich NOCTE OBDUCTA kraftvoll und fesselnd zurück. Diese neue EP zeigt einmal mehr die ungebrochene Kreativität und den experimentellen Geist der Band, die seit Jahrzehnten die deutsche Black Metal-Szene tiefgreifend prägt.
Ab heute (16:30) gibt es vorab die erste Single „Hammergeddon“ als sehenswertes Lyricvideo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HhaMBFZPSMA
Hier kann “Hammergeddon 666” – Die Katakomben betritt man nicht allein“ ab sofort in verschiedenen Formaten (CD, Vinyl, Tape, Digital) vorbestellt werden: https://supremechaos.com/artists/nocte-obducta/
Auf der ersten Seite der EP führen uns NOCTE OBDUCTA zurück zu ihren musikalischen Wurzeln, inspiriert von dem wegweisenden Album „Schwarzmetall (Ein primitives Zwischenspiel)“. Die neuen Titel „Hammergeddon“, „Schorm“, „Blut, Bier, Dunkelheit“ und „Faustphisto“ reflektieren die rohe Intensität und die ungezähmte Kraft, die die Band seit ihren Anfängen auszeichnet. Diese Tracks verkörpern die Essenz des frühen NOCTE OBDUCTA-Sounds, der über die Jahre hinweg gewachsen ist und durch die kreative Weiterentwicklung der Band eine neue Dimension erreicht hat.
Auf der zweiten Seite der EP erwartet die Hörer*innen mit „Auf wortlosen Fluren“ ein eindrucksvolles Meisterwerk, das als dritter Teil der Serie „Gemälde derer, die schieden“ eine ganz eigene Erzählung fortführt. Diese überlange Komposition ist weit mehr als nur ein musikalisches Stück; sie ist eine epische Klangreise, die die Zuhörer*innen tief in eine Welt aus atmosphärischer Dichte und eindringlicher Emotionalität eintauchen lässt. Mit einer bemerkenswerten Vielschichtigkeit entfaltet sich eine Klanglandschaft, die musikalisch über die Grenzen des Black Metal hinausgeht und lyrisch mit seinem auf Deutsch verfasstem Text einmalig ist.
„Hammergeddon 666“ ist ein weiteres Zeugnis für die Fähigkeit von NOCTE OBDUCTA, sowohl die Vergangenheit zu ehren als auch die Zukunft des Black Metal mitzugestalten. Diese EP ist ein Muss für jeden, der die tiefgründige Klangkunst von NOCTE OBDUCTA schätzt.
„Hammergeddon 666“ erscheint am 6. Dezember 2024 über Supreme Chaos Records.
TracklistA1. Hammergeddon
A2. Schorm
A3. Blut, Bier, Dunkelheit
A4. Faustphisto
B1. Auf wortlosen Fluren (Gemälde derer, die schieden – Teil III)
Spielzeit 19:17
Good To Know
Für Vinyl konzeptionierte EP mit Bonus-B-Seite.
Gemastert in der Tonbraurei, Aufnahme in den altbekannten Ultraton Studios.
Vorbote des 15ten Albums der Mainzer.
Musiker:
Marcel Gitarren, Gesang, Keyboards, Bass
Torsten Gesang
Stefan Gitarren, Gesang
Malte Schlagzeug
Heidig Bass
https://linktr.ee/nocteobducta
Finnish Deathgrind band CANNIBAL ACCIDENT is set to release their fifth studio album 'DISGUST' on February 28th 2025 via Inverse Records. The first double single 'Scorched Meat Tactics - Explicit Everything' is unleashed today and it's available on all essential streaming services: https://push.fm/fl/cannibal-accident-scorched
Track list:1. Explicit Everything
2. Toleraped
3. Darkest Auer
4. When Only Fans Blow On Empty Stage 5. Flesh Fabricant
6. Darken The Attic
7. Itseinhon Kusisella Alttarilla (feat. Nikki 666)
8. Mouthbreathing Bottomfeeder
9. In The Meat Of The Night
10. EU-rope Around Your Neck
11. Kemperverse (Kemper Trilogy part 3: Mama's Boy)
12. Wife Eater (Woman's Best Friend)
13. R.I.C.H. (Relying In Capital Heresy)
14. Viimene Fiitti (feat. Ulti-Make)
15. Omniworld
16. Inhumanely Precipitated Biodegradation
17. No One Loves You Anymore
18. I Want To Pay More Taxes
19. Insult / Result
20. Scorched Meat Tactics
Album cover by Maxime Taccardi
Kurwa Doktor comments:
"Our 5th album 'Disgust' is a brutal reality check in the form of a 20-song blast of adult oriented deathgrind. We moved further away from the gore & perversion fantasy themes and discovered the wonderful world of every-day morbid human behaviour. At the same time we enriched the old school death/grind groundwork with shameless hardcore elements and dissonant madness. If this is some form a rebirth of this band, it was probably painless and bloodless even though not very obvious nor premeditated. Feel the disgust and love it like a hideous animal you are."
Upcoming gigs:
14.11. Riga (Latvia)
15.11. Kaunas (Lithuania)
16.11. Liepāja (Latvia)
14.12. Tallinn (Estonia)
28.02. Turku (Finland)
01.03. Pori (Finland)
Biography:
Formed in 2007, Cannibal Accident have released four full-length albums and a number of smaller releases. Old-school grindcore, death metal, hardcore and mosh part(ie)s are combined in brutally cutting, compact songs where speed, heaviness and catchiness are the main denominators.
Cannibal Accident live on stage is a comprehensive psychophysical experience, no holds barred.
Line-up:
Kolkka - guitar
Wilkman - drums
Raisio - low
Kurwa Doktor - high
Jondom - bass & backing howls
https://cannibalaccident.bandcamp.com
https://www.youtube.com/@CannibalAccident
FIASKO started working on the album immediately after their last release, the “Mizantropolia” EP which saw the light of day in February 2020. The band’s efforts were hindered by the lack of a drummer, however, that was rectified after Tomek Walczak (Chainsword, Tankograd, Weedpecker etc.) was invited in 2023 to collaborate and arrange the drum tracks as a guest/session drummer.
All instruments for “AMOK ꓘOMA” were recorded at Santa Studio under the watchful eye and ear of Mikołaj Kiciak. The vocals were recorded at Burning Tones by Adam Ziółkowski, who is also responsible for mixing the album. The recording was then mastered by Haldor Grunberg at Satanic Audio (Behemoth, Me and that Man, Gruzja, Thaw).
The artwork to “AMOK ꓘOMA” was created by Robert A. von Ritter (Hooded Menace, Urfaust, Malokarpatan, Outre, In Twilight's Embrace) while the album’s booklet layout and design is the work of Paweł Marzec of Kontamination Design (Dimmu Borgir, Morbus Chron, Blaze of Perdition, Manbryne).
The band released two singles in support of the new album: “Sztuczne kwiaty” and “Wniwecz”.
Tracklist: 1. Spod spodu
2. Wniwecz
3. Tarantyzm
4. VII krąg
5. Sztuczne kwiaty
6. Śmierć krzywdziciela
7. Ciało obce
8. Maligna
FIASKO is:
Mielnik – lead vocals, lyrics
Kozina – guitar
Michułka – guitar
Nawrot – bass guitar, backing vocals
Walczak – drums (session)
https://www.youtube.com/fiaskopolo
https://www.facebook.com/fiaskopl/
Pre-orders are online here: https://loudragemusic.bandcamp.com/album/ordinul-negru-dodekatemoria
In anticipation of the new album ORDINUL NEGRU offer a new single taken off "Dodekatemoria" titled "The Decrepitude of Centuries", now online here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UUw5w7f1a7o
Here's what the band had to say about "The Decrepitude of Centuries": "The aim of the video, made by Alexandru Das, is to also present our visual concept accompanying the new album, and to introduce a little bit of another dimension, after the release of our video, “Zahir”. This time it is more about chaos and isolation."
The cover artwork for "Dodekatemoria" was crafted in conspiracy with long-time band collaborator Alexandru Das, and the band photos are the work of Oana Stoian.
The new material has been in the works for the past five years and it was previously introduced by two EPs: "Nebuisa" in 2020, and "A Sojourner Wandering Through the Barren Openness" in 2021, and by a first video for the track "Zahir" (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xntw6Ssx3ug)
Here's what the band had to say about the album: ""Dodekatemoria" is the ninth album and represents our bond with the cosmic nature and what we experience as individuals when we are on this path searching for our truths."
The band also invited Anca Otescu (Black Water, FusionCore) and Irinel Carlan to enhance the vocal compartment with their guest performances.
Tracklist:I. Aleph
II. Dodekatemoria
III. Judas Goat
IV. The Decrepitude of Centuries
V. Zahir
VI. Palladian Rituals
Line-up:
Fulmineos – guitars, vocals
Urmuz – guitars, vocals
Putrid – drums, bass
https://linktr.ee/loudragemusic
https://www.facebook.com/ordinulnegru
Get it on the action at: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/shadowsdecay/agent-of-chaos/
Track
Listing:1) Dry You Out
2) Falling of Mind
3) Agent of Chaos
4) Bringer of Death
5) Only Lies
6) Psuedo Suicidal
Shadows Decay is part of the Phosphorus Studios management agency roster.
Hailing from the vibrant metal scene of Costa Rica, Shadows Decay has been a formidable presence in the thrash metal genre since their formation in 2008. Originally known as Preoptic Distortion, the band underwent a transformation both in name and sound, evolving into Shadows Decay—a name that embodies their music's raw energy and dark intensity.
Drawing inspiration from the titans of thrash such as Slayer, Testament, Metallica, Anthrax, and Death Angel, Shadows Decay has cultivated a unique sound that honors the legacy of these pioneers while forging their path. The music is a relentless onslaught of powerful riffs, thunderous drums, and aggressive vocals, delivering a high-octane experience that resonates with metal fans worldwide.
Shadows Decay is more than just a band; they are a collective of passionate musicians driven by a shared vision of musical excellence. Their live performances are known for their electrifying energy and raw intensity, leaving audiences craving more. With every show, Shadows Decay solidifies their reputation as one of the most dynamic and powerful thrash metal bands in the region. As they look to the future, Shadows Decay is poised to take their music to new heights, with plans for new releases and more explosive live
shows. Their journey is one of perseverance, passion, and an unwavering commitment to delivering the pure essence of thrash metal.
Shadows Decay stands ready to spread their sonic devastation far and wide - because in the world of metal - decay never sounded so good.
Shadows Decay is:
Nacho Escobar - vocals, guitars
Nestor Morales - lead guitar
Daniel Solano - Bass guitar
Jeyson Hodgson - Drums
https://www.youtube.com/@shadowsdecay9548
https://www.facebook.com/ShadowsDecay
Purchase/stream
the album at the following links:https://bindrunerecordings.bandcamp.com/album/only-the-stars-know-of-my-misfortune
https://shop.bindrunerecordings.com/products/isleptonthemoon-only-the-stars-know-of-my-sorrow-lp-pre-order
Track Listing:
1. Safety
2. Dimming Light
3. Maybe I Don't Know It Yet, But Good Things Are Coming Soon
4. I Belong To The Void
5. Like Dying
6. Keep Hidden
Only The Stars Know of My Misfortune was written, recorded, and mixed by ISLEPTONTHEMOON. The album was mastered by Spenser Morris at SM Audio. Cover photo courtesy of Jesse Sewell via Unsplash.
ISLEPTONTHEMOON
Miserable Black Metal since 2016.
https://www.facebook.com/bindrunerecordings
https://isleptonthemoon.bandcamp.com/
Celebrating
the first chapter of the band with a very special live recording, blackened
death metal masters THULCANDRA are gearing up for the release of
their first-ever live album! "LIVE DEMISE" – to be
unleashed on December 6, 2024 via Napalm Records – was recorded live in 2011 at
a hometown show in Munich, Germany, and features true gems that the band hasn't
performed in more than a decade, all with the original line-up consisting of
Sebastian Ludwig, Tobias Ludwig, Matthias Landes (Dark Fortress, Noneuclid) and
Steffen Kummerer (Obscura, Death, Cynic).THULCANDRA’s rise to power ignited when the four-piece unleashed their debut album, "Fallen Angel’s Dominion", upon metaldom in 2010. Followed by their 2011 masterpiece, "Under a Frozen Sun", "Live Demise" contains brutal-as-hell classics from both records, like "Black Flags Of Hate", "In Blood And Fire" and "The Spirit Of The Night", aptly capturing the spirit and high-voltage energy of both the crowd and band. Ragers such as "Night Eternal" and "Fallen Angel's Dominion" perfectly showcase the band's raw and intense performances in their early days, and prove how THULCANDRA has quickly stepped up as one of the leading bands of their genre!
Due to the pandemic, which was subsequently followed by their latest studio album "Hail The Abyss", "Live Demise" could not be released alongside THULCANDRA's 20th anniversary as originally planned. Now, with mixing and mastering by Dan Swanö (Katatonia, Edge Of Sanity, Dissection) and cover artwork designed by Herbert Lochner, this very special release and retrospect of the first phase of the band will become available in only strictly limited editions exclusively via Napalm Records and at THULCANDRA's upcoming live shows.
https://napalmrecords.com/
https://www.thetruethulcandra.com/
We are proud to announce our partnership with renown Sheet Happens Publishing, Toronto, Canada. As a first glimpse, we present you complete guitar & bass transcriptions of our debut album "Fallen Angel's Dominion", and second full length, "Under A Frozen Sun", as physical and digital tablature books.
All books come along with GuitarPro files and can be upgraded with official play-along tracks, featuring bass, drums and acoustic guitars only.
Dive into the complete guitar & bass transcriptions directly at Sheet Happens.
https://www.sheethappenspublishing.com/collections/thulcandra
Swiss
extreme metal titans TYRMFAR proudly unleash their blistering
second single, "SYMPHONY OF PAIN", taken from the
highly anticipated forthcoming EP, SYMBIOSIS."Symphony of Pain" delivers a visceral portrayal of inner torment, delving deep into a tortured soul’s battle with regret, deceit, and redemption. The track paints a powerful picture of a mind lost in turmoil, only to rise again, stronger and more resilient. With lyrics that explore the weight of personal accountability and the transformation that emerges from facing one's demons, Tyrmfar crafts a journey of anguish that ultimately offers hope—a triumphant message of rebirth from the ashes.
"Symphony of Pain" is a sonic onslaught that showcases Tyrmfar’s signature blend of ferocity and emotion. The band draws listeners into an epic struggle for redemption, proving that even in the darkest moments, there is light to be found.
The single is now available on all major digital platforms, offering a taste of what's to come in the band's upcoming release, Symbiosis
Listen to "Symphony of Pain": https://orcd.co/symphonyofpain
About the EP: Symbiosis
With Symbiosis, Tyrmfar pushes the boundaries of their sound, forging an evolution in their blackened death metal assault. The EP explores the uneasy relationship between humanity and nature, channeling the growing tension of ecological and social crises into a brutal yet thought-provoking musical experience.
Rooted in the Scandinavian black and death metal influences of the late '90s and early 2000s, Symbiosis also embraces modern elements that reflect the band's diverse musical inspirations. This creative process, enriched by each member’s distinct style, weaves together a tapestry of searing intensity and emotional depth. Every note is a testament to the band's commitment to authenticity and connection, ensuring that their live performances remain as powerful and captivating as their studio work.
Prepare for an unrelenting wave of extreme metal that challenges both the mind and the senses.
https://linktr.ee/tyrmfar
https://www.facebook.com/tyrmfar
"Birth of Terror" is not just an album; it’s an auditory and visual experience. The songs dive into myriad themes, from horror to real-life reflections, each track a journey into the band’s psyche. The cover art, conceptualized with the vision of a strong female protagonist, is a striking departure from the typical metal album imagery of zombies and monsters. Finnish artist Pauli Maronen was brought on board to bring this powerful character to life, embodying the band’s desire to break the mold and deliver something unique. The path to Birth of Terror has been anything but straightforward. What began with fifteen songs had to be entirely reimagined due to lineup changes. Recording the album proved to be a test of endurance, with suboptimal conditions for drums and vocals, leaving only the guitars and bass to be recorded in a proper studio setting. Despite these hurdles, METAL RIOT has emerged stronger, with an album that captures their essence and energy. In a metal scene often criticized for its repetitiveness and the overuse of downtuned guitars, METAL RIOT stands firm in their commitment to a classic heavy metal sound. Rejecting trends that compromise the genre’s heaviness, the band draws inspiration from a wide array of sources—other music, personal emotions, nature, and the unexpected moments that life offers.
Tracklist1. Dreams Die Young
2. Into the Fire
3. Eternal Speed Death
4. War
5. Echoes in Eternity
6. Now or Never
7. Those Who Come at Night
8. Pieces of the Past
Metal Riot, formed in Akaa, Finland, in 2015 and now based in Tampere, delivers raw and authentic heavy metal infused with traditional metal and punk influences. Founded by vocalist and former guitarist Joonas Myller and bassist Benjamin Sairamo, the band underwent several lineup changes before settling on their current members: Myller, Sairamo, guitarists Mika Takanen & Marcus Johansson, and drummer Joonas Kokko. Now with the plans to make a plethora of Songs not just speed or thrash metal in mind, the band has its pedal-to-the-metal on its way to the all-or-nothing. This lineup brought renewed focus and energy, culminating in the release of their debut album Birth of Terror in 2024, under Wormholedeath Records
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Deathcore band BOREAL GRAVE released a new single “IN DEVIL’S EMBRACE”. The track is taken from the forthcoming debut EP 'I AM YOUR BANE' which is set to be released on December 13th 2024 via Inverse Records.
Listen to “In Devil’s Embrace” on streaming services: https://push.fm/fl/boreal-grave-embrace
“In Devil’s Embrace” is the second single from Boreal Grave’s upcoming EP I Am Your Bane, which will be released on December 13, 2024. The song bings listeners to the edge of life and death, a place where light cannot reach and all hope is lost. The lyrics open the gates to despair, where the soul is imprisoned in darkness – relentlessly echoing the declaration “God has failed me,” like an incantation that grows stronger with every scream. This fate is like a prison, where death offers the only escape.
“In Devil’s Embrace” paints a dark picture of a soul’s struggle amidst divine betrayal and chains of darkness. It exudes pain and loss, revealing the final remnants of hope and a betrayed faith. Heavy riffs and chilling tones make the song an inevitable experience – the chorus lingers hauntingly, heavy and menacing.
The I Am Your Bane EP delves into life’s darkest aspects, such as the loss of a loved one, death, depression, bullying, despair, and betrayal. Each song plunges deep into the darkest recesses of the human mind, showing no mercy. “In Devil’s Embrace” offers a glimpse of what’s to come – deathcore that won’t let go, but instead pulls you into a dark world. I Am Your Bane will be released on December 13, so stay tuned and prepare yourself…
Watch a stunning music video "Mother Of Evil" made by Juha Nikupeteri: https://youtu.be/7-fuvTrzI6I
Line-up:
Henri Puoliväli-Oksala (Vocals)
Ville Mahlamäki (Guitar)
Matias Mattila (Guitar)
Tomi Salo (Bass)
Mikael Lamminmäki (Drums)
https://borealgrave.bandcamp.com
https://www.facebook.com/borealgraveofficial
Prepare
to plunge into a world of darkness and emotional intensity as DEATH
DESCENDING releases the lyric video for their latest track, "DEATH
DESCENDING." This powerful song is taken from the band’s
highly anticipated self-titled EP, set for release on November 22nd, 2024 via
Wormholedeath.The track delves into despair, mortality, and the human desire to escape suffering. "Death Descending" is a haunting melody that captures the raw emotion of a soul yearning for release.
Death Descending is a unique blend of blackened, death-metal, and slam death metal.
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New lyric video from KAIVS ("FOR SATAN YOUR FLESH FOR GOD YOUR SOUL" out from "AFTER THE FLESH" album) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dyK_jplSkM8
KAIVS was formed following death metal inspired by early 1990's Stockholm sound (Entombed, Nihilist, Dismember and Carnage).
With countless rehearsals, longtime songwriting and concerts, KAIVS was ready to release in 2023 "Horrend" a three tracks ep. It was forerunner of the upcoming debut album "After The Flesh" released worldwide in October 2024 for Brutal Records.
Both artworks will feature Spanish master Juanjo Castellano (Revel In Flesh, Avulsed, The Black Dahlia Murder) recorded at Kika Studios and produced by Andrea Kikazaru, in Rome
Prepare
for an onslaught of pure, unadulterated death metal fury as Brutal Records
proudly announces the signing of Rome's very own purveyors of chaos, KAIVS.
Hailing from the dark alleys of Italy, this death metal juggernaut first made
its mark with the 2023 debut EP "Horrend."In a statement dripping with the venom of anticipation, the band declared, "We've inked a pact with Brutal Records, and it's time to unleash hell on a global scale. We're hungry to spread our darkness far and wide, and Brutal Records is the perfect conduit for our wrath. Brace yourselves, for KAIVS is here to conquer."
With the ferocity of a ravenous beast, KAIVS delivers bone-crushing riffs, guttural vocals, and an unyielding barrage of sonic assault. Their brand of death metal is a testament to raw power, devoid of mercy or compromise.
Inspired by the unholy sounds of the early 1990s Stockholm scene, KAIVS infuses their music with a relentless drive that cuts through the soul like a serrated blade.
But KAIVS is more than just a mere echo of the past. They are pioneers of darkness, forging a new path through the charred remains of the old. With their upcoming debut album, "After the Flesh," slated for global domination in October 2024 under the banner of Brutal Records, KAIVS promises to redefine the very essence of brutality.
Led by the unholy trinity of Max Foam's demonic vocals, Tiziano Mortician's razor-sharp guitar work, Jacopo Simonelli's thunderous bass lines, and Leonardo Sastro's relentless drumming, KAIVS stands as a towering
monument to the dark arts of death metal.
As the world trembles in anticipation, KAIVS emerges from the shadows, ready to conquer all who dare to stand in their way. Brace yourselves, for the age of darkness is upon us, and KAIVS leads the charge.
Death metal! No fucking bullshit!
Discography
Horrend (EP) (2023)
After The Flesh (Full Album) 2024
Line-Up
Max Foam - vocals
Tiziano Mortician - guitar
Jacopo Simonelli - bass
Leonardo Sastro - drums
https://kaivs.bandcamp.com/album/horrend
https://www.youtube.com/@kaivs
https://www.facebook.com/kaivsofficial
SHRIEKING DEMONS – “THE FESTERING DWELLERS”
For
fans of
- Autopsy, Abscess, Cianide, Druid Lord, Pungent
Stench, Death, Assumption, Dwelling BelowShrieking Demons play death metal in the classic style with emphasis on riffs, delivery, and feeling rather than just crazed speed and technicality. Even though influenced by legends such as Autopsy, Death, Possessed and others, it's ironically refreshing to listen to music played with such fervour and devotion which adds new life to it. It takes you back to the time when you first came across death metal music, especially the filthy kind, and went through a whole range of emotions and gesticulations. Shrieking Demons evoke similar feelings which is only possible because of the passion with which they've pieced this together, taking the best elements of what made those albums unforgettable and giving it their own treatment. The fact that the members have a fair bit of experience playing this kind of music only adds credibility, with them being in bands like Assumption and also other filthy bands in the past such as Haemophagus, Morbo, Undead Creep and Gravesite. Shrieking Demons is the culmination of their experience where this kind of death metal music goes, creating the best possible expression without making any compromises anywhere, and keeping it rich and nuanced enough to elevate it above all else.
Lineup
Gabri (Cancer Spreading, Gravesite) - Vocals
Giorgio (Assumption, Bottomless) - Lead and acoustic guitar
Valentina - Rhythm guitar
Nino - Bass
David (Assumption, Bottomless) - Drums
Cover art by Roberto Toderico Art (Asphyx, Paganizer)
Track listing
1. Devour My Wicked Soul
2. Abstract Hallucinating
3. Sorrowful Dismal Bliss
4. Nefarious, Scorned Deities I Am Devoted To
5. Perennial Dirge
6. Garden of the Headless Dead
7. Longing for Total Eclipse
8. Compromised Brain
9. Awakening From Secular Slumber
10. Apostasy, Sodomy and Sacrilege
Release date - January 31st, 2024
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Thank you very much! Kunal Choksi Label owner Transcending Obscurity Mumbai India
CEREBRAL HEMORRHAGE – “EXEMPTING REALITY”
Label: Comatose MusicRelease Date: January 17th 2025
Genre: Death Metal
For fans of: Suffocation | Cryptopsy | Internal Bleeding | Mortal Decay
There is movement beneath the soil, the earth shifting and resettling, sinking and splitting, as if the very foundations of the world are beginning to crumble. Down in the darkness, in the unseen kingdom of worms, an eye is burning brightly; sinews shaped by strange sorcery strain against their horrid confinement and bone fingers dig towards the light. Rotting teeth gnaw at roots and rubble that dare to impede the creature’s passage through this cold and suffocating birth canal. There are things in this world that simply will not die, no matter how deeply they are buried...
We often hear of ‘lost gems’ from the underground, forgotten albums that should have been hailed as great works, but somehow slipped down the cracks of public perception. In most cases these treasures prove to be so much fool’s gold and dust, wistful thinking and nostalgia…but sometimes, on rare occasions, something truly special claws its way up from the boneyard and into the night air. Something like Cerebral Hemorrhage’s Exempting Reality. Originally released back in 2001, Exempting Reality was the only album released by New York’s Cerebral Hemorrhage, but what an album it was! A piece of death metal mastery that blended brutality with imagination, haunting atmosphere with musical adventure, crushing heaviness with a breathtaking willingness to explore and push boundaries. Now, the label that understands death metal better than any other – Comatose Music – has broken open Exempting Reality’s tomb. Remastered by Colin Davis (Aborted, Defeated Sanity, Origin etc), with new cover art, Exempting Reality is an album reborn.
The passing years have done nothing to blunt the vicious edges of the songs that make up Exempting Reality, or to dull the creative spirit that infuses them. ‘Abusive Power’ is still shockingly good with its array of stunning riffs and wonderful drumming. ‘Remnants Of The Final Solution’ remains revelatory with its fluid melodic section and jazz inflections and the surging guitar patterns and imposing vocals of ‘Deranged Perception’ are as hypnotic and deadly as a cobra. If you missed this before then don’t make that mistake again – second chances don’t come along every day and nor do albums as special as Cerebral Hemorrhage’s Exempting Reality. Coming your way on Comatose Music on January 17th 2025.
Line-up:
Matt Szablewicz - Vocals
Matt Doreson - Guitar, Bass, Keyboards & Backing Vocals
Tommy - Drums
https://www.comatosemusic.com/
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ANOMIC is a force to be
reckoned with. Founded by Dutch/Syrian guitarist and vocalist Raafat
"Raaf" Atasi, the band blends the fury of Thrash with the unrelenting
brutality of Death Metal, creating a sound that is both punishing and
addictive. After leaving the German thrash outfit War Agenda in August 2023,
Raaf wasted no time channeling his creative fire into Anomic. He channeled a
multitude of influences, resulting in the band's debut EP, "OPACITY".
This 3-track sonic assault tackles existential themes like conformity, war,
insanity, and apocalypse.Raaf wasn't alone in this sonic crusade. He enlisted his old friend Fadi Massamiri to join the band as bassist and second vocalist, with Fadi also taking the reins on mixing and mastering "Opacity". To solidify their rhythm section, the band recruited the legendary Krzysztof Klingbein (live drummer for Vader, Belphegor, and Hate) to lay down the punishing drum tracks on the EP. Additionally, the monstrous vocals of Stefan Nordström guest star on the track "On Deaf Ears", add an extra layer of malevolent fury.
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“It is a wrought, and evil love story about two centuries old creatures trying to find companionship but due to their strong evil spirit are unable to exist with another powerful figure by their side,” summarises M.
The
band has shared the closing chapter of this story, "Andromeda."
Stream the song now at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0KxAxDWtWl4Bearer of Light, Matriarch of Death tracklist:
1) Methuselah
2) Tribulation
3) Necropoles
4) Andromeda
With two full-lengths under their belts, and a tenth anniversary on the horizon, an EP somewhat disrupts the customary album cycle – signaling a deliberate shift driven by creative intent.
“Early in the writing process, the EP’s lyrical themes were, just like the music, created as one flowing and entwined story,” explains M. “This collection of songs was written at a certain time and expanded upon the more atmospheric side of the band. The songs are very much connected and the first time we see the release as a single piece if you will.”
It is this cohesive execution that gives Bearer of Light, Matriarch of Death its exceptional sense of completeness. Golgothan Remains’ distinct brand of death metal is a relentless force, masterfully balancing blistering speeds, sinister black metal undertones, and crushing doom. The result is a suffocating, trance-inducing atmosphere of unyielding intensity.
Adding to the whole is a crushing production courtesy of Esoteric’s Greg Chandler (Priory Recording Studios) and artwork by Christian Kiesling of Misanthropic Art:
“The journey through time and space which is relayed in the EP’s four tracks has been beautifully expressed in Chris’ painting. The piece amazingly captures the story’s setting, landscapes and aura. It was a great collaboration, and we are extremely pleased with the result!”
Golgothan Remains is:
Matthieu Van den Brande - Vocals
Matt Hillman - Guitars
Adam Martin - Bass
Aled Powell - Drums
www.darkdescentrecords.com
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Experimental black metallers LICHO will release their third full-length album “CIUCIUBABKA” in a special edition cassette format via Devoted Art Propaganda on 19 December 2024. The tape will be limited to 100 copies and is available to pre-order now: https://d-a-p.org/
Listen to “Ciuciubabka”: https://youtu.be/GHKe5JZvwFo?si=0wPuP2BhF5R9zHXJ
https://licho.bandcamp.com/album/ciuciubabka
The album was originally released in 2022 via Pagan Records in CD and digital formats.
The word “ciuciubabka” translates to the children’s game “blind man’s buff” or “tag” in which one person has a cloth tied over their eyes and tries to catch the others. The album tells the story of what can be seen when blindfolded, the game of hiding and catching what has fallen from the sky. It is also about, as always, walking towards the light. On foot, on horseback, by car, by spirit.
Musically, Licho continues in black metal style as on previous albums, while also taking inspiration from other genres and quoting the poet Jarosław Marek Rymkiewicz. The “Ciuciubabka” album cover features a painting by Wilhelm Sasnal Polak.
The album was recorded at Nebula Studio, Czyściec Studio and Garderobie Czorta. Maciej Wasio (Myslovitz among others) is responsible for the mix, and Jaakko Viitalähde (Oranssi Pazuzu among others) for the mastering.
Licho was founded in 2011 in Sanok, Poland by Szturpak. The current line-up has been in operation since 2017 and consists of musicians also known from projects such as Koniec Pola, -S-, Wędrowcy~Tułacze~Zbiegi and Gruzja.
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Wormholedeath is thrilled to announce the signing of Brescia, Italy's rising black metal force, ĀRDEAT. The band's highly anticipated debut album, "APOTHEOSIS," is set to be unleashed upon the world on December 20th, 2024.
Tracklist
1. Sic Transit Gloria Mundi
2. Hyperion
3. Ignis Fatum
4. Nell'Ora dell'Epilogo
5. Hekate
6. Apotheosis
7. Et in Arcadia Ego
8. Atlantide (Bonus Track)
Founded in Brescia in 2021, Ārdeat emerged from the collaboration of Enrico Pinelli, Julian Polonioli, Riccardo Cremaschini, and Andrea Salvagni, who reunited after years of involvement in various musical ventures. The band’s first single—a compelling cover of Franco Battiato’s “Atlantide”—led to the addition of guitarist Cristian della Noce and the creation of their debut EP, Exitivm. This EP, featuring a monumental 20-minute track split into two acts, established Ārdeat as a formidable force in the black metal scene.
Ārdeat didn't stop there. In 2022, they paid homage to the legendary Bathory by contributing a cover of "Home of Once Brave" to a tribute compilation championed by Antichrist Magazine. They then took their music to the stage, sharing bills with Italian metal royalty like Mortuary Drape, Opera IX, Darkend, and Black Oath.
Ārdeat's sound is a potent blend of atmospheric black metal, the tight riffing of early death metal, and the melodic hooks of the NWOBHM. Drawing inspiration from bands like Dissection, Mgla, and Spite Extreme Wing, they forge a sound that is both fiercely aggressive and hauntingly beautiful.
Apotheosis: A Descent into the Mythic
"Apotheosis" is a concept album that delves into the fleeting nature of humanity against the backdrop of powerful supernatural forces. Drawing inspiration from the myths and tragedies of the Archaic and Classical Greek eras, the album explores themes of man's struggle for power, knowledge, and ultimately, his place in the universe. Through tales of gods and war, Ārdeat paints a vivid picture of humanity's desperate attempts to transcend its limitations, a quest that often leads to devastating consequences.
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Emerging
from the shadows of Los Angeles in 2018, BODYBUILDER is the
singular vision of mastermind Nicholas Capaldi. Weaving a tapestry of despair
and dread, Capaldi utilizes a potent arsenal of synthesizers, tortured vocals,
and pulverizing drum programming."THERE'S NO THERE, THERE" signifies a bold new chapter for Bodybuilder. This isn't your typical black metal fare. Imagine a relentless sonic storm, a relentless torrent of anguish howling its terrifying symphony. Distorted synthesizers paint a bleak yet atmospheric canvas, transporting the listener on a harrowing journey through nightmares escapes, and existential abysses.
Capaldi draws inspiration from the dark visions of literary giants like William Gibson, Cormac McCarthy, Philip K. Dick, and H.P. Lovecraft. The resulting soundscape mirrors their bleak narratives: a descent into a dreamscape that spirals endlessly into a terrifying void.
Tracklist
1. Separating Twins
2. Vera’s Moth
3. Charon
4. About a Hanging, Pt.2
5. Somebody, Something, Somewhere
6. Thalassa
https://bodybuilder.bandcamp.com/album/unknown-kadath
Brace
yourself for absolute annihilation! Brutal Records has unleashed the apocalypse
by signing Italy's masters of sonic destruction, RISE OF TYRANTS.
Their highly anticipated album, THE CHRONICLES OF CARDINAL PABLO MENDOZA,
is poised to detonate on February 28, 2025.But the devastation doesn’t stop there! The Abnormality in Structure album will roar back with a full remaster, unleashing sheer chaos on February 7, 2025. Plus, prepare for the brutal resurgence of Trauma, hitting with a completely remastered fury on January 10, 2025, shattering all limits of brutality. This is raw, unrestrained death metal terror: merciless, bone-crushing, and utterly unstoppable. Get ready for total obliteration!
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French Evocative Black Metallers BERLIAL are proud to unveil the cover artwork of the new album "NOURISHING THE DISASTER TO COME" realized by the talented artist Jeff Grimal.
The French duo explains this choice: "The artwork depicts Charon
sailing through the waste piles of the 6th continent. Sorrowful souls,
reminiscent of the migrants dying in the sea as they try to survive, are
drowning there. We also distinguish a satellite like those already invading space.The choice of Jeff Grimal was imposed by his way of working and his technique, a raw art, a suggestive figuration which tends towards the abstract. In addition, the artist's favorite themes (Lovecraft's universe, nature and the abstract) are adapted to what the group wanted to represent."
We also present the tracklist of the album with its six chapters: 1. The Last Dance - 2. Nouveau Monde - 3. We Deserve To Fall Again - 4. Ivresse De La Finitude - 5. Nourishing The Disaster To Come - 6. Le Néant Pour Éternité
With BERLIAL's new album "Nourishing The Disaster To Come", you enter into a polymorphic and iconoclastic Black Metal with electronic, post-rock and dungeon synth elements which brings them alongside bands such as Dødheimsgard, Akhlys, Blut Aus Nord, Deadspace, Afraid of Destinity, Raven Throne, Decline of the I.
Its atmospheres, the samples, the spoken speeches, the music built like a wall of sound, make everything extreme, oppressive and delirious but at the same time with a truly unique oniric dimension.
"Nourishing The Disaster To Come" will be released on February 7th, 2025 on My Kingdom Music in digipakCD, LP (black and splatter blue vinyls) and digital.
You can PRE-ORDER here: https://shorturl.at/84xCN
BERLIAL, how to feed the disaster, knowing you can't do without it.
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Among These Ashes will release Embers of Elysium December 6 on Alone Records! The album clocks in at over an hour of music and features 12 new tracks, plus a bonus song, from the band.
In discussing the new level reached on Embers of Elysium, guitarist Richard Clark states that it "is quite the leap for us in every aspect from Dominion Enthroned. Where Dominion was a full concept album, the first eight tracks on Embers of Elysium are standalone, and the last four tracks are part of a fictional sci-fi/horror concept called Chronicles of the Obsidian Reign. I can say with confident humility that every song on this album was crafted and delivered without compromise. The wide range of all of our influences is on display on this album. I think we executed it tastefully and with precision, and I hope it resonates powerfully with listeners."
Track
Listing:1. Embers of Elysium
2. Serpents Among Rats
3. Faceless War Machines
4. Of One Blood
5. Stronger Than Death
6. Storm Within
7. The Undertow
8. The Enemy In I
9. Through Ethereal Voids
10. The Hybrid Bloodline
11. A Presence Unknown
12. The Obsidian Reign
*13. The Undertow (feat. Brooke Rousseau)
*Bonus track, featuring vocalist Brooke Rousseau (Lady Luna and the Devil).
Credits:
Recorded by Among These Ashes.
Mixed and mastered by Matt Roach.
Cover Art by Jayson Cessna
Line-Up:
Richard Clark: lead/rhythm guitar, backing vocals, production, and songwriter
Jean-Pierre Abboud (JP): Lead and harmony vocals. JP is also the vocalist for traditional metal band, Traveler
Dylan Hamann: Rhythm guitar.
Kane Bochatyn: Bass
Kyle Wagner: Drums
Bio:
Among These Ashes is a melodic power/thrash metal band hailing from Detroit, Michigan (USA). The band's central focus is the creation of stellar, highly-memorable metal songs. The group's sound is crushingly heavy and punctuated by cerebral arrangements, thought-provoking lyrics, and dynamic shifts in tempo and aggression. Among These Ashes' debut musical offering, Dominion Enthroned, is a conceptual tour de force, inspired by modern societal parallels and struggles. Originally released independently, the record was later re-released under a single-album contract with Alone Records on vinyl and CD formats.
In April 2023, the band released an original single, entitled "The Enemy in I," which lyrically chronicles the woes of self-destruction. The band recorded a cover of "Sirens" by Savatage as an accompaniment to this release. In March 2024, Among These Ashes independently released a cover of W.A.S.P. track, "Restless Gypsy."
The band features Jean-Pierre Abboud (Traveler) on lead and harmony vocals, Dylan Hamann (Variform) and Richard Clark on lead and rhythm guitars, Kane Bochatyn on bass, and Kyle Wagner (Nethergate) on drums. Together, this line-up is committed to its vision of consistently delivering uncompromisingly heavy music to the metal hordes.
https://www.facebook.com/AmongTheseAshesMetal
Hevn
III’s debut album is a powerful statement of black metal's raw and unfiltered
essence. This Norwegian trio has channeled pure, unrelenting aggression into a
work that feels as if it has been pulled from the darkest recesses of the human
psyche. The album is relentless and ugly, with a sound that can only be
described as pitch-black hatred personified. Every track drips with venom,
driven by a primal fury that refuses to be tamed.Drawing on themes of misanthropy, magick, and the dark philosophies of Blake, Nietzsche, and Crowley, Hevn III crafts a soundscape that is both chaotic and deeply unsettling. The riffs are dissonant and corrosive, the vocals a tortured howl that seems to echo from the abyss. The album doesn’t seek to please; it seeks to challenge, to provoke, to drag listeners into its world of darkness and despair.
For those who have experienced Hevn III live, this album is a natural extension of the intense, suffocating atmosphere they create on stage. Their sound is tight and sulphurous, recalling an era when black metal was not just a genre, but a statement of pure, unadulterated emotion. The production is raw, yet deliberate, capturing the essence of their live performances while adding layers of depth that reveal themselves with each listen.
This debut is not just an album; it’s a ritual. A ritual of misanthropy and hatred, where each note is a curse, and each riff is a wound. Hevn III has delivered a work that will undoubtedly leave a scar on the black metal landscape, a reminder of the genre's power to evoke the darkest emotions. This is black metal at its most primal, its most venomous, its most unforgettable.
Tracklist
1. Turin horse
2. Pindom
3. Soaring through red worlds
4. Basilisk
5. On peaks of surreptitious wolves
6. Drep deg selv
7. Ridder av hat
https://www.facebook.com/@polypusrecords
CORROSIVE ELEMENTS - "CUT THE SERPENT'S HEAD"Release date : November 29th 2024
Genre
: Death
Thrash N' RollOrigin: France
Duration: 41:20
Label: GreyveStorm Productions & Crypt Of Dr.Gore et Chien Noir (pour la version vinyle)
Tracklist:
01. Conquering the divine
02. Ignorance is no longer bliss
03. So long sucker
04. The unseen
05. An american hero
06. Cut the serpent's head
07. Enter the final state
08. The right to remain poor
09. Among the casualties
10. Fascistalism
True defenders of the underground ethos, CORROSIVE ELEMENTS made their path with a first EP in 2008, a debut album in 2015 and a scorching live album in 2016. Having graced the stage at renowned festivals like Hellfest's Altar Stage and sharing the spotlight with metal legends such as Death Angel, Loudblast, Darkane, Sinister, and more, the quintet took a great amount of time refining the new tunes for their highly anticipated 2024 album release.
The credo stands strong: DEATH THRASH N’ROLL THE OLD SCHOOL WAY!
"Cut the serpent’s head", the second album of CORROSIVE ELEMENTS is a collection of 10 powerful songs, designed for a more direct and dynamic approach, in the typical style of the band, a clever mix of Death and Thrash Metal, with tons of groove, anger and attitude.
The new album was written collectively by the band in the rehearsal room, an old fashioned method that makes the music more immediate and impactful.
With broad influences ranging from Thrash legends such as Slayer, (old) Sepultura and Exodus, Death Metal in the tradition of Entombed, Obituary, Carcass, Bolt Thrower and Napalm Death, and an addition of primitive energy derived from Hardcore Punk, The band is now ready to place this new offering on the altar of Extreme Metal.
Conceptually, "Cut the Serpent's Head" is a cynical look at the destiny ofmankind, its race towards nonsense. A warning against the hegemony of organized religions, shady politics, decaying societies and the rise of social injustice.
Stay tuned, the next few days will see more information about the artwork, release dates, formats and everything you need to know about this new album which will be produced by Crypt Of Dr.Gore and GreyveStorm Productions.
https://linktr.ee/corrosiveelements
Woe
J. Reaper’s FURZE strikes back with a new single “BEAUTIFUL
LIVING ON THE LEFT HAND PATH OF DEATH”, ahead of the release of the new
album, "COSMIC STIMULATION OF DARK FANTASIES". This
will be the second album released this year from the renowned black psych act
and the ninth full-length addition to the FURZE discography. "Cosmic Stimulation of Dark Fantasies" will take listeners on a sonic journey through the depths of darkness, the haunting beauty of the unknown, and a trip that will solidify FURZE's status as masters of the "black psych" metal sound.
The album will be out on 15 November 2024 and is available for pre-order now: http://order.d-a-p.org/ & https://furze.bandcamp.com/
In October, FURZE released a trippy music video for the track “Marrow Creed”. The video visually embodies the album's themes of cosmic exploration, existential dread, and the allure of the forbidden. This new song is a prime example of FURZE's evolution, pushing the boundaries of their sound with a trippy and unusual soundscape.
Watch the music video to “Marrow Creed”: https://youtu.be/tyyuzdzpeUk
"Cosmic Stimulation of Dark Fantasies" marks a significant milestone for FURZE, showcasing its evolution and pushing the boundaries of its signature sound. The album features a diverse range of tracks, from the psychedelic ballad "Marrow Creed" to the intense, Satanic groove of "Waswasah".
Woe J. Reaper said: “We invite you to journey the 9th full length of FURZE - "COSMIC STIMULATION OF DARK FANTASIES". Creating sounds where eternity is haunting mankind's will for survival and barking answers seems echoing, twisting that same will to the point of hunting Man's soul back through spectral infinity.
“The album pushes the personal edge of diverse Furzement to dark delights. Heavily brandished with oldish black doom metal spirit to breed new blood: Under the umbrella Cosmic Stimulation of Dark Fantasies you have songs like Marrow Creed, a psychedelic ballad of an inner self-motion/devotion, Waswasah - a Satanic groove with whispers from a devil so potent we wish only Kings in the beyond would, but do not hear! And another 4 raw power tunes on what is no less than the 2nd (!) brand new Furze full-length in 2024 alone. Long live Black Psych Metal!”
"Cosmic Stimulation of Dark Fantasies" will be available as a stunning Gatefold LP on 15 November 2024, in a collaboration between Devoted Art Propaganda and Polytriad Fingerprints. Prepare to have your orgasmic sensibilities awakened by the return of Woe J. Reaper!
Devoted Art Propaganda have also prepared an on-demand print of the “Necromanzee“ T-shirt design reinterpreted by von Ritter. This will only be available in pre-order and will be shipped on 15 November. Devoted Art Propaganda will also distribute older Furze material - stay tuned!
Furze released its eighth album “Caw Entrance” earlier this year in CD, LP, cassette and digital formats.
https://furze.bandcamp.com/
https://www.facebook.com/Furzebook
The second full-length studio album by Bulgarian Groove/Death Metal band GRIMAZE
- "THE HEART OF A
COLLAPSING STAR" reflects on the relationship between the micro
and macro cosmos. Powerful human emotions are being experienced by fierce
natural forces to depict the intensity through which one goes on the spiritual
path.Guitars, bass, and vocals were recorded at Urban House Studio, Sofia, Bulgaria, while the drums were recorded by Janne Jaloma and Daniel Bergstrand at SDFX Studio, Stockholm, Sweden.
The whole album was mixed by Daniel Bergstrand.
Mastering was done by Lawrence Mackrory at Rorysound Studios, Uppsala, Sweden.
Grimaze is a Bulgarian Groove/Death Metal band formed in 2013.
Since its formation, the band has toured with Decapitated, Hatesphere, Thy Disease, Pestilence, Bleeding Gods, Vader, and Hate. Grimaze has also supported Cannibal Corpse.
The new album, "The Heart Of A Collapsing Star", was released on September 1, 2024. Two singles from the album, “Gripping The Spirit” and “Cosmic Solitude”, has been released as well.
https://www.facebook.com/GRIMAZE
SADDAYAH was founded 11 years ago in Ploiesti, Romania. The band's music is based in traditional Death Metal although the members' high technical level shaped a new direction, a combination of Melodic Technical Death Metal with Progressive and Black Metal influences.
https://linktr.ee/loudragemusic
https://www.saddayah.com
THE FALL OF HOUSE ABBARATH, the vibrant new EP from international Deathcore/Power Metal dynamos, DRAGONCORPSE, is out now on Shattered Earth Records!
FFO: Dragonforce, 3 Inches of Blood, Nekrogoblikon, Lorna Shore, Brand of Sacrifice
The official video for EP single, "A Quest for Truth," is available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ktPUcjbbUbI. Also available is a lyric video for "I Live...AGAIN," featuring Nick Miller (First Fragment, Unleash The Archers), which you can check out at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Llkwb8pYkyw
On the new EP, the band took its already innovative, energetic sound, created through the fusion of deathcore and power metal, and sharpened it to a fine point on The Fall of House Abbarath. DRAGONCORPSE took the feedback gathered from the release of debut EP, The Drakketh Saga, to heart and used it to refine their approach.
"For new fans, I believe we've added more elements of deathcore and power metal while adding more excitement into the music for an authentic listening experience like no other band," bassist Noah Nikolas Laidlaw explains. "We put a lot of emphasis on the atmosphere of the music," adds drummer Justin Gogan. "Throughout the entire EP there is a medieval theming that resonates in the music that keeps the tracks feeling refreshing and fun. With the addition of Mark on keys/orchestration, he brought with him a completely different approach to songwriting that I am sure fans are going to appreciate!"
Track
Listing:1. An Introduction to [ HEROISM ]
2. Welcome Home
3. I Live… AGAIN!
4. A Quest For Truth
5. Whisper On The Wind
6. Fear And Hunger
EP Credits:
All songs performed by: DRAGONCORPSE
All songs written by: DRAGONCORPSE
Produced by: DRAGONCORPSE and Matt Schmidt
Mixed by: Matt Schmidt
Mastered by: Matt Schmidt
Album artwork by: Avellustration
Line-up:
Mardy Leith - Vocals
Kris Chayer - Guitars
Noah Nikolas Laidlaw - Bass
Justin Gogan - Drums
Mark Marin - Keys and Orchestration
Bio:
DRAGONCORPSE is a death metal band that fuses power metal and deathcore, creating a unique sound marked by operatic vocals and guttural screams. They stand out with their symphonic elements, adding depth and creativity to their music. The band, with members across Canada, the U.S., and Australia, maintains a cohesive, powerful sound despite the distance. Known for their humor, they embrace memes and use the term "DRAGUSSY" to playfully reference their love for dragons in power metal culture. DRAGONCORPSE offers a dynamic and distinctive experience for fans of death metal, power metal, or deathcore.
https://www.facebook.com/Shatteredearthrecords
https://www.facebook.com/Dragoncorpse
Everto Signum is a Black Metal act embodied by Nekruss and Æminus, hailing from the inner realms of Portugal. Having released the debut full-length “Enneachotomy” in 2012 and the EP “Synergy” in 2014, the band lied dormant as the creative duo focused on other music projects, namely Carma and Lacrau.
After ten years of silence, Everto Signum skulk out of chasmic caverns to unleash their brand new creation entitled “Beastiary” – a concept album inspired by destructive powers of Nature. The band stays true to their elemental background by writing an immersive story that guides the listener through a chain reaction of natural disasters. These calamities are beastialized – manifested as wild uncontrollable beasts exhibiting intrinsic animalistic shapes, traits and behaviours. The plot is comprised of seven chapters, each consisting of a contextual introduction that describes the scenery and sets the mood for the destruction to come, and an interpretation of the actual cataclysm. Written in English, the expressively poetic lyrical narrative portrays a journey from an ice-covered mountain top through a valley, down to the depths of a meromictic lake and finally into a perennial forest to witness the dreadful wrath of ancient forces.
To concretize this work, Everto Signum synergized with Diogo Mota, best known as the drummer of Gaerea, who infused the album with much energy and vigour. Recorded, mixed and mastered by Nekruss himself, “Beastiary” stands as a hostile soundscape lasting over 50 minutes. Seven tracks build upon the musical ideas set by the latest EP, expanding and developing those into a more sophisticated form through the band’s signature Elemental Black Metal, this time utterly imbued with the brutality of Death Metal. Sublimely enriched with progressive structures, synthesizer-led passages, ambient sections and many other captivating elements coming from a vast range of influences such as Prog Rock, Folk, Dungeon Synth and even New-age music, “Beastiary” abounds with furiously melodic and potent guitar riffage, fierce and technical drumming, heavy pounding bass lines, and viciously varied extreme vocals. The production is aggressive, massive and multilayered, perfectly fitting the epic thematic of the album and keeping the listener on the edge throughout the entire journey.
The visual representation took form by the hand of the plastic artist RF Torres Valente who created a set of graphite and ink illustrations. These drawings were embellished with arcane calligraphy and exquisitely arranged into a grimoire-inspired layout, all scrupulously crafted by Infected Minds. Printed on rough texturized paper, the magnificent A5-sized 20-page booklet seamlessly depicts surrealistic concepts envisioned by Everto Signum.
Fully explore “Beastiary” here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nS8t9UwcrJg
, courtesy of Atmospheric Black Metal Albums YouTube channel. Order infos can be found here https://evertosignum.bandcamp.com/album/beastiary at Everto Signum's Bandcamp page.
Tracklist1. Genesis [0:49]
2. Colossus [5:05]
3. Ophidian [7:37]
4. Wyvern [9:34]
5. Dragon [8:41]
6. Deinos [13:06]
7. Weaver [6:43]
Complete album line-up:
Æminus – songwriting, guitars and bass
Nekruss – songwriting, lyrics, vocals, recording, mixing and mastering
Diogo Mota – session drums
RF Torres Valente – artwork
Infected Minds – calligraphy and layout
https://www.facebook.com/EvertoSignum
https://www.facebook.com/monumental.rex
In early 2023, a spark ignited the flames of Dreadmask, a melodic death metal band based in Eindhoven, with members originating from Greece, Hungary, and The Netherlands. Fuelled by their shared passion for meaningful heavy music, Dreadmask wasted no time in making their mark on the scene. After each member had taken a break from previous bands, John Kourentas, Elger van Delft and Antonis Mougiakakos initiated the band's first incarnation. The group was settled when Zoltán Herczog came aboard in the summer of 2023. Dreadmask, derived from the fusion of 'dread' and 'mask,' embodies the essence of fear and concealment.
While 'dread' signifies the haunting grip of anxiety, 'mask' alludes to the veils we arise to shield our vulnerabilities. On the journey of playing the game of societal norms, we encounter our 'Prime Dread'—our deepest fears.
Each member of Dreadmask brings their unique musical influences to the forefront, encompassing Swedish death metal riffs, growling vocals, soaring melodies, progressive metal nuances, and black metal-inspired melancholy.
Meet
Dreadmask:Zoltan Herczog (Rhythm Guitar, Backing vocals)
John Kourentas (Lead Guitar, Keys)
Antonios Mougiakakos (Lead Vocals, Bass Guitar)
Elger Van Delft (Drums)
Tracklist
Reign Of Fear
2. Jester's Grin
3. The Light
4. Reflections
5. Ember
6. Resilient Shadows.
www.youtube.com/@Dreadmask
www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557336575289
Label: Dusktone RecordsRelease Date: November 29th 2024
Genre: Black Metal
For fans of: Shining | Naglfar | Grá | Odraza
In the long hours of night when the daylight will not come, when the ghosts of the past and the devils of the present toy with your sanity and dissect your sense of self and self respect…when the first razor cut, made with trembling hand, sends a shocking stream of crimson crawling sluggishly across the sickly pale white of your sun-starved skin…when there is no comfort to be found and you are lost in a shadowed labyrinth of torment and grief, sinking in a morass of blood and tears…on a night like this there is no salvation in the bottle or the needle. There is no god in heaven and no fallen angel in hell. There is only the emptiness that cannot be filled and the unbearable loneliness that gnaws at your soul. And the unshakeable certainty that there is no way out.
Following on from last year’s bleak and disconsolate Wounds single, Finland’s purveyors of ‘Anti-Life Black Metal Misery’, Grave With A View, have returned with their most powerful and harrowing release to date – Raw Illumination. A full length album steeped in isolation, violence, self destruction and death, Raw Illumination is not an album for the faint of heart or the fragile of spirit. Exploding into life with a sound like shattering ice, opening track and single ‘Cold Flesh Peregrination’ is an unforgiving, harsh and decidedly unwelcoming introduction to this album of breathtaking wickedness. The acid whip of ‘The Lash’ follows – flaying the skin with its relentless, sadistic blows and exposing every insecurity and fear, humiliation and shame; it’s a maelstrom of emotions and overwhelming darkness. And there is no let up, no chink of light in the darkness as we are exposed to the seething aggression of ‘To The Beat Of Broken Bones’ and the funeral procession of ‘Loathe’ which carries us to the crumbling lip of our waiting grave. Rife with driving riffs and punishing rhythms, ripped apart by tortured vocal exhortations and wreathed in an atmosphere of agony, Raw Illumination is black metal from the deepest pits of absolute despondency, right to the last glass shard notes of ‘These Meaningless Gestures’ which leaves you with the taste of ashes and loss in your mouth, the sheer disappointment of tarnished dreams and the ultimate understanding of the futility of life.
Recorded and mixed by O.H.R and mastered by Haldor Grunberg at Satanic Audio (Behemoth, Dopelord, Christ Agony etc), Raw Illumination is the sonic distillation of caustic chaos and grim, unmitigated despair – every malicious note cutting straight to the bone – and its aura of desperate degradation has been perfectly captured in the cover imagery; the artwork and layout by Danny The Destroyer, utilising powerful, unsettling images of model Anna Iivana Julma, captured by the band. When it crawls from the crypts of label Dusktone on November 29th, Raw Illumination will hunt down the broken and the flawed, the outcasts and the lepers and swallow them into its maw of ice and pain.
Line-up:
J.O - Guitar/Vocals
O.H.R - Guitars/Bass/Noise
Drums on Raw Illumination by M.K.
Additional vocals on Raw Illumination by A.L. and T.N.
https://www.dusktone.it/
https://www.facebook.com/gravewithaview
Shalom and good evening, it took much longer than I was hoping for but “FEED THE BEAST” ISSUE 5 is finally out since today, the first of November 2024 - yes, I missed Halloween, maybe next year. And “yes”, for the second time, there will be at least one more issue!
But for the moment back to issue 5:
Within 64 A4-pages, printed in black & white on recycled paper (still no glossy for the wicked) you could discover interviews with:
Spiritus Mortis (Epic Doom Metal)
Feaces Christ (Proto-Death-Metal-Punks)
Polterwytch (Low-Fi Blackend Punk? Orgel´n´Roll? Love it or hate it music!)
Strychnos (Death Metal)
Moonless (Atmospheric Black Metal)
Guyod (Blackend Death Metal)
You might also have heard the news that a lot of equipment (incl. guitars, all pedalboards and even merch) of Minenfeld & Prehistoric War Cult got stolen two weeks ago? Total damage for both bands is around 10.000€ And as Minenfeld was part of issue 2 and I wanted to talk with Prehistoric War Cult in issue 6, I made the decision that with every sold copy of the latest issue 1€ goes to the band.
The price for issue 5 is 5€ (4€ for the zine and 1€ for the band) plus postage (Germany: 1,60€, World: 3,70€).
Regards Ipp
frombeyondipp@gmx.de
Atmospheric black/doom collective Splendidula finally returns with a new single and lyric video.
“Behind My Semblance” was recorded by JDB at Kosmik Womb, mixed by Tim De Gieter at Much Luv Studio (Amenra, Brutus, Doodeskader) and mastered by Alan Douches at West West Side Music (Sepultura, Mastodon, Motörhead, Fleetwood Mac, Pantera, Cannibal Corpse). The song is also released on an exclusive limited 8” vinyl (Saturni Records), and won’t be part of the next full album.
“In a world where everyone is forced to wear a mask, we hide the shadows of our true feelings behind a façade of false normality. When asked about our well-being, we lie, fearing the uncomfortable silence that follows. This song dives into the dark reality that we often feel pressured to hide our struggles, pretending everything is okay when it’s not. For the music video, the visual artistry of Mikhail Nilov was incorporated, carefully edited to reflect the suffocating atmosphere of the lyrics. Together, they form a testament to the inner darkness we often conceal.”
Vocalist Kristien & drummer Joachim comment: "From the depths of despair, we have relentlessly risen once more. After the sudden passing of bassist Peter in 2022, and the departure of both guitarists, we were left to face the darkness alone. With new blood and a renewed purpose, we unearthed the remains of a song born with the old lineup, and resurrected it into something darker and harrowing. This release is more than just a return—it is a reckoning, a tribute to the shadows of our past and the echoes that still haunt us. This new track forges a dark connection between our previous album and the impending new full-length, a haunting reflection of our journey through despair and rebirth.”
Highlights for Splendidula
3 full length albums released by international labels and received very well by press & audience:
Splendidula (2013, independent – 2021/2023 reissue, Argonauta Records)
Post Mortem (2018, Inverse Records - 2019 reissue, Dust & Bones Records)
Somnus (2021, Argonauta Records/Ruidoteka Records – 2022/2024 reissue, Argonauta Records)
SPLENDIDULA is:
Vocals - Kristien
Guitar & Vocals - Guy
Guitar - Stitch
Bass - Bart
Drums & Synths – Joachim
https://www.facebook.com/Splendidula
Label: Wulfhere ProductionsRelease Date: October 18th 2024
Genre: Black Metal
For fans of: Ancient | Burzum | Nefarious | Hecate Enthroned
The judgement of the stars that stare down from the night sky means nothing to me. I will outlive their flickering ghost light. I will still be walking my endless path when they have burnt out into darkness. I will be here when the legends that gave names to their constellations have been forgotten. Yet my bones become fragile, like dry twigs that crack underfoot. My once imperious strength deserts me and my lustreless skin fades, hanging from my enfeebled frame. My beauty is shed with my fracturing sanity, crumbling over freezing aeons of solitude. I will retreat into my memories of glorious, blood-drenched centuries of lust and power, when we fell from the skies like avenging angels, wolves upon the fold, drunk on the terror of the lambs…
Parusight is the solo project of Bristol black metal musician Oliver Groves; noted as the guitarist of Blasfeme, who unleashed the visceral warfare of the Black Legion album earlier this year. But the darkness speaks to Groves in many voices and with Parusight he explores a very different shade of black. The opening track of debut album Deathly Pale, ‘A Clash Of Stars’, is a summoning of atmosphere, a gateway to the shadow realms of Parusight, a place where spirit freezing cold and desolate beauty entwine, where bestial vocals howl through blinding storms of ice and keyboards weave tapestries of dark romance. From the tempestuous seas of blood and raging chaos of ‘Lost In A Shadow’ to the wounded, malicious devil that is ‘Malignant’ – a song of decay held together by bitterness and spite – Deathly Pale reveals itself to be an epic, emotive creation of rampant riffs and cascading melodies, a tale of many chapters. At the ever-bleeding heart of the album lies its greatest work, where all its poisons coalesce, ‘Love’. Here, reflections on past sins are shrouded in funereal drapes of melancholy, dying passions feed ancient agonies and words are torn from throats in violent expulsions of utter savagery. Deathly Pale is an intensely personal outpouring of emotion, yet one rooted in revered musical traditions and universal truths.
Released by the bastion of British black metal that is Wulfhere Productions on October 18th, Deathly Pale is a remarkable debut album from a burgeoning talent. Oliver Groves – Parusight – has a huge amount to offer to devoted disciples of the darkest musical art and Deathly Pale is the perfect first step into his kingdom of endless night.
Line-up:
Oliver Groves - All music and vocals
https://www.facebook.com/wulfhereproductions
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100070289408997
Listen to the new track here:https://youtu.be/CbJdUDSTomc
https://spoti.fi/4fnHmME
Vocalist and guitarist Necrosodom said: “The creation of this piece was accompanied by the long and deep contemplation of the Art tarot card. It is actually a piece about art and the work of creation. It begins with an invocation, a summoning of inspiration, the element of creative fire. Through the deities of war and revenge, the expansive force of destruction in the cycle of creation is unleashed. This is where the vision of a new world and a new self is born. It is a flowering of inspiration and creative freedom.”
“The cycle of destruction and creation anew here expresses artistic rebellion, art outside the patterns, individual, changing the rules of its own game, reconstruction of style and searching for inspiration beyond just oneself. It is an inspiration that goes beyond the ego. Revealing art in all its glory and retreating to forge its next chapters in silence again. The fruits of art here mean not only artistic creation, but also life choices, which are also art.”
Scheduled for release on 15 November 2024, via Profane Spirit Productions, "Thanatos" promises a dynamic evolution for Deus Mortem. While retaining their black metal roots, the album showcases a powerful blend of old-school rock and metal influences, with driving riffs, thunderous rhythm sections, and haunting melodies. It's a testament to the band's musical growth, showcasing a more versatile and powerful sound than ever before.
"Thanatos" is a concept album that confronts the complexities of human existence. It takes listeners on a transformative journey through illusory realities, unveiling hidden truths and stripping away the veils of deception. It's a testament to personal struggle and the power of the Black Flame.
Ahead of the album’s release, Deus Mortem will embark on a Polish tour with fellow black metal acts Venefices and Devilpriest starting on 31 October 2024. Fans attending the tour will have the exclusive opportunity to purchase the "Thanatos" CD before its official release date.
https://www.facebook.com/deusmortemofficial/
"Happy Ox is our vision of double guitar harmony in concert with
tight rhythm and solid rumbling drums and bass. Growl and edge-of-breakup
vocals act as extra spice. Composing and recording the song was a fun
experience, happening almost on its own. Happy Ox has been a work in progress
from 2020 and it’s nice to finally release it. The song, being a bit in major
key, gives a contrast to our more dark and melancholy songs." says Olli
Kuure (composer, lead guitar)"The name “Happy Ox” comes from a suburban pub in our hometown, but soon got a life of its own much like many of our songs. The final lyrics are a mixture of anti-war and veganism — cannon and cow fodder. Frostbite Terror songs often turn both serious and comical subjects towards dark humor, in this case into blood sausage. The melodic and groovy background is perfect for howling like a bull, and I hope that joy is felt by the listener too." Continues Otso Turunen (lyrics, vocals, bass)
Biography:
Frostbite Terror is a melodic death metal newcomer from Turku, Finland. Since 2022 Frostbite Terror has combined melodeath, trashy riffing and symphonic arrangements. The songs subject both serious and comedic topics to dark humor. When playing live, Frostbite Terror conquers stages with their tight playing and spicy, yet melancholy riffs. Never turning down the chance to drin-, I mean gig, the band has toured backyard BBQ parties, Metallihelvetti summer party, Tampere community center and everything in between.
Line-up:
Olli Kuure / lead guitar
Otso Turunen / bass, vocals
Jerry Airikka / guitar, backing vocals
Kristo Rautavuori / drums
https://frostbiteterror.bandcamp.com
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100092156688089
Hailing from Itä-Rantakylä and founded in 2010, SÖLID WAZTE releases new material after a long break. The single called EVEN GODS FALL is a tribute to Lemmy Kilmister, who died in 2015.
Watch Even Gods Fall Music Video: https://youtu.be/r1rvBqnO690
Arg: – I wrote the song a couple of weeks after Lemmy passed away because I felt I had to pay homage to this man, whose life and deeds have had such an impact not only on our music but on a whole genre.
The song is also a hat tip to the original lineup of Motörhead. A keen ear can even find small nuances typical to ”Fast” Eddie Clarke and Phil ”Philthy Animal” Taylor.
Arg: – Originally we were going to release this song already in 2017, but then life got in the way. Now, after burnouts and other health problems, several rounds of covid and all that kind of shit, this masterpiece will finally be out. And it is only 2024!
Like the debut album, this song is mixed and mastered by Pekka Kupiainen, who is better known as the mixing engineer working with Michael Monroe.
Listen the single on streaming services: https://push.fm/fl/solid-wazte-gods
Biography:Solid Waste (Sölid Wazte since 2024) was formed in 2010 when drummer Kire had waited long enough for his old friends Arg and Jukka to move to Helsinki. With similar musical backgrounds and over a several pints of white russians band soon started to work with material written earlier by Arg. With another friend Juha on bass first demos were recorded. Solid Waste's current line-up was complete when Arska joined on bass guitar. Solid Waste's musical goal was clear from day one: straightforward no-nonsense rock'n'roll with sing-a-long choruses. And this is what you get when you put Motörhead, Misfits, Ramones and Social Distortion in a blender. Solid Waste's self-titled debut album was released in May 2016. To keep the raw live-like feeling, the basic tracks were recorded live with vocals and some other krumelurer added later. In 2017 the band entered the studio hoping for a new release, and now in 2024 we will be able to enjoy the new material.
No panik no titanik.
Line-up:
Arg Kinnunen: vocals & guitar
Jukka Silvennoinen: guitar & vocals
Ari Lampinen: bass & vocals
Kire Karppanen: drums & vocals
https://www.facebook.com/solidwasteband
Horror Pain Gore Death Productions is set to release the new full-length album from Sweden's Death Metal/Grindcore necroholics GHOULHOUSE. FRESH OUT OF FLESH is up now for pre-order and will be released December 6th on CD and Digital formats along with merch.
Ghoulhouse returns to Horror Pain Gore Death Productions with the horrific new album Fresh Out Of Flesh! Sweden's own Rogga Johansson (Paganizer, Ribspreader, Revolting, etc.) and Håkan Stuvemark (Wombbath) are back with a deadly vengeance, as Ghoulhouse unleash more old school rotten, crusty Grindcore/Death Metal.
Fresh Out Of Flesh is the long-awaited follow-up to the debut album Rigor Mortis Intermezzo, spewing forth 12 anthems of ghastly terror and torment... for true necroholics only! For fans of Autopsy, Boneyard, Coffins, Dismember, Exhumed, Impetigo, Haemorrhage, Gruesome Stuff Relish, Impetigo and Repulsion
Listen to the single "Graveyard Drive Thru" at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3u-lPuKtxAA
Tracklisting:1. Fresh Out Of Flesh
2. The Morgue Scourge
3. You Could Do Worse (Than Riding In My Hearse)
4. Bizarre Impalement
5. Turned Inside Out
6. A Date With The Undead
7. Chainsaw Chili
8. Rancid Meat Addiction
9. Graveyard Drive-Thru
10. It Came From The Sewer
11. Cellar Feeder
12. Severed Head With Legs
www.youtube.com/user/horrorpaingoredeath/videos
www.facebook.com/horrorpaingoredeath
Originally released as a limited-edition cassette earlier this year, Alte Seelen is now offering these seven black metal rituals on CD. Order and stream the album now at https://alteseelen.bandcamp.com/album/scripture-of-the-woods
Tracklist:1) Emerging Glare
2) Folk of the Blossoming Sky
3) Sommar
4) The Field's Arrival
5) Washed Away Among the Stones
6) Fiendish Lore
7) Moon's Melody of Death
Upon first viewing, the band's name, cover art, and logo, might give one reason to assume this is simply a blatant Sort Vokter ripoff. On the contrary, this debut mini album is a definite nod to the former legendary ‘necro’ act, but the music within has a certain vibe that serves as a tribute of sorts while standing on its own merits. Thus, Scripture of the Woods will surely appeal to fans of such legendary acts as the aforementioned Sort Vokter, as well as Ildjarn and the early works of Gorgoroth, while maintaining a primitive sound and style all their own.
Comprised of two prolific musicians, Azeruel Woldaeg and Collier d'ombre,
KVELDSTIMER delivers seven tracks of primitive, yet majestic, old-school black metal. The atmosphere and striking execution conjure whispers of the early 90's Norwegian scene!
KVELDSTIMER is:
Azeruel Woldaeg - all instruments
Collier d'ombre - vocals
https://www.alteseelen.com/
Get
ready for a Halloween treat that bites back! WEAPON OF PRIDE is
unleashing their second single, "AXEMAN," today.
Inspired by the notorious Axeman of New Orleans, who instilled fear in the
Crescent City in the early 20th century, this track will take you deep into the
mind of a chaotic force that thrives on fear.Don’t miss the chance to experience this 'ax-cellent' track today
Stream the single: https://orcd.co/axeman
"Axeman" is the second single from the band's upcoming album, Beneath the Surface, which is due for release on December 13th, 2024.
So, as you're carving pumpkins or getting your Halloween on, crank up "Axeman": it’s heavy, it’s haunting, and it’s here to stay.
Weapon of Pride, a power trio from Phoenix, Arizona, has captivated audiences with their heavy riffs, thrashy tempos, and old-school vibe. Their discography includes the debut EP Retribution (2021) and the full-length album Taking Over (2023). Now, they’re gearing up to release their second album with WORMHOLEDEATH Records later this year.
Inspired by Stoner and Thrash Metal giants, Weapon of Pride blends Heavy, Thrash, Progressive, and Stoner Metal. The band features brothers Ryan Arnold (bass/vocals) and Logan Arnold (guitar), with Adam Duplack on drums.
www.facebook.com/weaponofpride
www.youtube.com/@WeaponOfPrideVEVO
The debut album from epic metal band MYTHBEGOTTEN is now streaming and available for purchase! On their first outing, MYTHBGOTTEN promises to regale listeners with an aural tome filled with stories of legend, myth, and the macabre, collectively titled Tales from the UNSEELIE COURT.
Stream and order the album at https://mythbegotten.bandcamp.com/album/tales-from-the-unseelie-court
Hailing from the hills and woodlands of Central New York and New England, MYTHBEGOTTEN combines a love of legends old and new with a folk-inflected fusion of metal genres to arrive at a uniquely epic and melancholic melodic concoction.
The result is an eight-track journey that reaches Tolkien-esque levels of grandeur. The band offers an in-depth look at the inspiration behind Tales from the Unseelie Court.
"The key inspiration for the individual songs includes the Dullahan (an evil fey from Irish Mythology) which inspired the song "The Heedless Horseman", Sawney Bean (a legendary Scottish Cannibal and inspiration for "The Hills Have Eyes") which inspired the song "The Terror of Lothian", H.P. Lovecraft's "The Rats in The Walls" which inspired the song "Beneath Exham Priory", The Welsh Legend of the Wild Hunt which inspired the song "Mallt-y-Nos", the Arthurian legend of Merlin and the Dragons which inspired the song "Omen of Embers", The melancholy book 4 of Milton's "Paradise Lost" which inspired the song "The Fall", and the climactic Battle of the Pelennor Fields from Tolkien's "The Return of The King" which inspired the song "Of Wrath and Ruin". This is all rounded out by an arrangement of the classic Scots ballad "Twa Corbies" which brings together the old traditions of British Isles balladry with this modern sonic storytelling which MYTHBEGOTTEN bases its songwriting upon."
Experience more MYTHBEGOTTEN at https://www.youtube.com/@Mythbegotten
Tracklisting:1. The Heedless Horseman
2. Omen of Embers
3. Mallt-y-Nos
4. Beneath Exham Priory
5. The Fall
6. The Terror of Lothian
7. Twa Corbies
8. Of Wrath and Ruin
The Journey So Far...
A decade ago in Syracuse, New York, Connor Hoffman, Daniel Barbour, and Joe Sopchak released the Stirling demo under their Folk/Power Metal fusion project Hounds of Annwn. Shortly thereafter, they performed their only live show at the Sturmfeier folk metal festival in Hamlin, New York, but with college and work taking priority, the three soon scattered throughout the Northeast. All knew, however, that there was much left undone, songs left unsung, and stories left untold.
In 2022, after years of sporadic songwriting and fits and starts of recording, the trio re-committed to bringing their vision of folk- and symphonic-infused Power Metal to fruition under the new moniker MYTHBEGOTTEN. This name was chosen for its elegant encapsulation of the band’s ethos: to chronicle the stories from myth, fantasy, and history that have inspired them.
Tales from the Unseelie Court is the first release from this reforged musical triumvirate and is centered around the folklore of the British Isles and literary fantasy, showcasing the eerie and macabre as well as the wondrous and heroic. Listeners feel as though they are sitting amidst a gathering of the Unseelie Fey Court, hearing great and terrible stories retold to the assembled congregation.
MYTHBEGOTTEN is excited to reveal its unique blend of metallic styles in this first eldritch release and looks forward to sharing tales even stranger and more wondrous with the world
Line-Up:
Dan Barbour – Lead Vocals
Connor Hoffman – Guitars, Backing Vocals, Additional Keyboards
Joe Sopchak – Keyboards, Bass Guitar, Backing Vocals
https://www.facebook.com/MythbegottenBand/
NEWS 31.10.2024
Helsinki-based
doom metal band DENIGRATE has released the final single
from their upcoming fourth full length album titled TO THE GODDESS
UNKNOWN to be released on November 29th 2024 via Inverse
Records. The title of the single Sesame and Lilies is a quotation
from John Ruskin (1819-1900) and the song narrates and shakes in the
spirit of Pre-Raphaelitism. The versatile soundscape that is both extremely
heavy and fragile. Like a demolition ball with extremely thin glass surface or
a sonata layered with death metal.
Denigrate's
singer Galzi tells about the song:
"Sesame and Lilies is a story of an artists suffering from the lack of spirituality. He blames everyone but himself of that situation. He blame his muse, quills, the ceiling, the walls, his premises. It's a lament that is easy for all of us to identify with. But it's always much harder to face your deficiencies and lift yourself up from that swamp. There is only the way up and the way down. Staying still isn't an option. What is your choice?"
Listen to the single on music services (Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer, Tidal etc.): https://push.fm/fl/denigrate-sesameandlilies
Since Denigrate was found back in '96, the inevitable vibe of the band was to be dark, melancholy, tormented, observative.
The quantity of albums released is really not the thing in this band. From the first released album in 2003 to the latest 4th one in 2024 called "To The Goddess Unknown", decades has changed and so has the band.
After no more than three albums released, after big-time local momentum with a finnish cover song, after mandatory hiatus, after some line-up changes, Denigrate 2024 introduces their absolutely greatest masterpiece to date and shows what only truely experienced bunch of members can achieve.
Tracklist
01. Crystal Rest
02. The Ethics of Loss
03. Under Ether
04. The Apparition of One
05. One who holds the balance
06. Sesame and Lilies
07. In the Light
08. Semidiapente
DENIGRATE:
Galzi Kallio: Vocals
Pekka Pyrhönen: Bass
Seppo Nummela: Guitar
Teemu Riekki - Guitar
Tipi Toivanen: Drums
denigratemail@gmail.com
www.facebook.com/denigrateCamp
Accompanying the release is the brand-new video for the lead single, “BETTING ON THE END”. This incendiary track juxtaposes the idea that “politicians are ‘gambling with our lives’” against the concept that everyday people are doing it for them. "It's a spiral about the devaluation of human life in the modern age. It feels like we're all just chips to be wagered, but at its core, we'd be wagering our own lives regardless. So can you blame an entity for essentially mocking your own behavior? It works both ways and on every level; be it an individual or an overpowered government. The house wins in the end."
Stream the new EP here: https://enforced.lnk.to/ALeapIntoTheDark-EPNe
Watch the visualizer for "Betting on the End" here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0otsHKlV33A
The Book of Life" by EXODUS RISING is a Christian Progressive Heavy Metal album that spans biblical narratives from Genesis to Revelation. This concept album humanizes ancient stories, presenting them in digestible bites. Drawing inspiration from classical composers like Beethoven, Bach, and Mozart,
and blending them with the progressive metal influences of Symphony X, Dream Theater, and Queen to name a few. With that inspiration, EXODUS RISING creates a unique sound.
www.youtube.com/@EXODUSRISINGOFFICIAL
www.facebook.com/groups/1032855907857719
Belgian black metal band KrvL (pronounced as Kravaal) have unveiled the second music video supporting their latest album “DONKERE PADEN”. The band’s second full-length album was released via These Hands Melt earlier this month.
Watch “De Koning van Stilte”: https://youtu.be/X9btwS44TRo?si=_Au38DLcNtyuJbSW
Stream the track via all digital platforms: https://share.amuse.io/CBcMJIGrrzlO
Order the album:
https://krvl.bandcamp.com/album/donkere-paden
https://t.ly/krvlD (CD)
https://t.ly/krvlV (Vinyl)
Stream the album via digital platforms: https://share.amuse.io/album/krvl-donkere-paden
“Following the release of our first single and video clip, “Zielenrust,” we felt the need to create another compelling visual experience to accompany our music,” said the band.
“In this new video, we have once again embarked on an artistic journey, crafting a visual masterpiece that perfectly complements the dark, immersive soundscapes of our music. The production of “De Koning Van Stilte” was a meticulous process, involving detailed planning and creative experimentation. We took on multiple roles, from directing and filming to editing and post-production, ensuring that every frame resonated with the song’s profound themes.”
“The video was shot in an evocative location, chosen for its atmospheric qualities and ability to enhance the narrative. Natural landscapes, abandoned structures, and dimly lit interiors were used to create a sense of isolation and introspection. The use of colour grading and special effects was carefully calibrated to reflect the emotional depth of the music, blending seamlessly with the haunting melodies and intense rhythms.”
Following on from their debut "Kravaal" (self-released, 2022), the second album “Donkere Paden” brings even more darkness and despair, divided into seven chapters. The album features guest vocalists H. from Oerheks and Shazzula from the revered Wolvennest.
The band states: "We've poured our souls into crafting an atmospheric black metal album that will transport you to realms of chilling beauty and crushing despair. Prepare yourselves, for KrvL's reign of darkness begins anew when Autumn falls…"
KrvL previously released the atmospheric single and video “Zielenrust” which features Shazzula of Wolvennest.
KrvL comprises nameless souls that drift through the Kravaal Forest in Belgium in search of the light amongst the darkness they find themselves in. With lyrics in Dutch, the band contemplates topics such as nature, finding inner peace, nemesis, resurrection and an attempt to find light in the darkness.
Musically, the band is all about atmosphere. With a foundation of traditional 90s and modern black metal, the anonymous band also mixes post-metal, doom and sludge influences.
KrvL was established at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, creating a perfect mood for the writing and recording of their debut album "Kravaal". Eventually, the album was self-released digitally in 2022 and then on vinyl in 2023. 2024 sees the band reach new heights with the signing to These Hands Melt and the release of their second album.
https://www.youtube.com/@TheseHandsMeltOfficial
https://thesehandsmelt.shop/
https://www.facebook.com/KrvL1745/
Style: Death/Thrash
Time: 8 songs, 38 minutes
Release date: 1.11. 2024
Type: Jewel box, 8 page booklet
Label: Parat Productions
You can listen full album on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0mJB4a7nPqM
SCENERY was a Czech death/thrash band that existed between 1994-2014 and left a cult legacy on the Czech scene. Their music is based on the legacy of DEATH and technical death metal in general.
In the first two months of 2002 SCENERY recorded their second album “Philosophy Of Ages…”, the re-release of which is driven by the same idea as in the case of debut “The Drowning Shadow Of Mankind” (1998). Originally, both recordings were self-released by the band only as burned CDrs. There were reasons for this, related also to the lack of interest of the labels at the time, given the technical difficulty of SCENERY’s music, which appeared frustrating from the band’s point of view, but that’s just the way it was… And the rest is history.
Re-edition of SCENERY's second album from 2002 will be released on November 1st for the first time on pressed CD. Original sound, but modified frontcover, new booklet.
www.paratshop.cz
www.facebook.com/ParatMagazine
Genre: Speed / Thrash Metal
FFO: Venom, Motörhead, Bulldozer, Gehennah und Oldschool-Punkrock.
Label: Folter Records
Vertrieb: Alive
VÖ: 14.12.2024
The Return of the Assassins! Folter Records präsentiert stolz: "Burn in Metal", das neue Werk der Italiener VIOLENTOR, die hiermit ihre »20 Years in Metal« zelebrieren.
VIOLENTOR ist ein rohes Power-Trio in der Tradition von Motörhead und Venom – nur schneller und dreckiger! Ein rauer Mix der Einflüsse von Bandchef Alessio aka Dog und seinen Mitstreitern: Punk, Thrash, Speed und Wahnsinn – ein wüster, kompromissloser Sound, der eine obskure Atmosphäre erzeugt und in klaustrophobische Alpträume abdriftet. Oder, um es mit Dogs eigenen Worten zu sagen: "We are 100% Metal. No compromises, no prisoners. We are the most hated Italian band. We become wild animals live – an intense and extreme massacre for your ears. We kill posers, spit on the cross, piss on your graves!"
VIOLENTOR are:
Alessio Medici – Gitarre & Vocals
Michał Golbik – Drums
Roy Noizer Elguera – Bass
All songs written and arranged by Violentor. Recorded in hell. Mix & master by Ronnie Ripper – Naked Man Productions.
Discography:
Violentor (2011)
Rot (2012)
Maniacs (2015)
Putrid Stench (2019)
Manifesto di Odio (2022)
Burn in Metal (2024)
https://www.facebook.com/FolterRecordsGermany
https://www.facebook.com/VIOLENTOR666
Get
ready to charge into battle with Aussie thrash metal warriors DECIMATOR
as they proudly unveil the lyric video for “LEGIONS,” a
thunderous track from their explosive album, 'TIL THE ENEMIES ARE
GONE, available now via Wormholedeath.
In “Legions,” Decimator takes you on an epic journey through the storied realms of warfare, paying tribute to the fierce spirit of the Roman Empire. This anthem captures the relentless march of soldiers who live and die for glory, infusing powerful lyrics with anthemic choruses that echo the bravery and sacrifice of warriors in their fight for honor.
"Til The Enemies Are Gone" was recorded in a single day at Powell Lane Studios in Coogee, NSW. The album is built on tracks composed by a lineup that only performed live once, injecting a raw and unpredictable energy into their sound. Combining the ferocious grooves of modern metal with the blistering riffs of classic thrash, " Til The Enemies Are Gone" is a must-listen for metal fans everywhere.
Stream the album here: https://orcd.co/tteag
www.youtube.com/@decimatorbandaustralia568
www.facebook.com/DecimatorBandAustralia
SATAN'S
SIGH
is a band that emerged in the year 2023, germinating in the filthy decadence of
the city of Rio de Janeiro, in the most putrefied bowels of Brazil...
SATAN'S SIGH is deformed by a blasphemous trio where Black Sin and Damnation intend to mutilate us incessantly with their riffs and guitar solos while hatefully vomiting the infamous proclamations of chaos and destruction. Vitor Giovanni is an integral part of the sound massacre where he intends to slowly dismember us with his devastating bass. Sürtür Impurus usurps the drums in a demolishing way that manages to polish the most grotesque side of the sound from SATAN'S SIGH...
Still in 2023 SATAN'S SIGH presents its first demo tape entitled “DEMO l” and where two sonic profanations were stripped with the intention of presenting with the infamous purpose of spreading misfortune on earth, the eternal hatred for humanity and the harsh rawness of rotten South American Metal through the four corners of this cursed and nauseating underworld...
After the preview of the cover and the music that revealed the damned abominations that are emerging from the morbid underworld of SATAN'S SIGH, they will now be complemented with the disclosure of the alliance that is being established to carry out the release of this album that has its own identity exposed in the official video clip presented now to unveil a little more of the cadaveric essences that are being slowly decomposed in the putrid progress of this album that overflows with the putrid odors of imminent death...
An alliance of inhuman torments is being forged in the depths of the catacombs of hell, where we are proud to present the debut album of SATAN'S SIGH, which will be released in CD and Cassette formats under this alliance of devout demons of darkness and who have united to spread the cursed plagues of hell through this auditory impalement and from which no one will emerge unharmed...
For fans of : Impaled Nazarene, Merciless, Vulcano, Sepultura (old), Sarcofago, Mystifier, Headhunter Dc, Mortem, Grave Desecrator, Poisonous among other evil entities that influence in a very explicit way the putrid Death Metal moldy with sulfur and that SATAN'S SIGH presents to us with coldness...
PRIMITIVE DEATH METAL OLD SCHOOL...
SATAN'S SIGH "Impaled Nazareno" CASSETTE
European edition in CASSETTE limited to 100 copies, will co-released by Murder Records | Auditive Cut Records | Subterrâneo Maldito Records.
IMPALED SIDE:
01 - Intro/Satan's Sigh [5:17]
02 - Eternal Evil [3:15]
03 - Retumbosumbundos [0:52]
04 - SxSxS [3:40]
NAZARENO SIDE:
05 - Cold Dark [4:58]
06 - Primitive Future [1:19]
07 - Maldita Herança [2:40]
08 - Desejos Ardentes Under The... [1:25]
09 - ...Impaled Nazareno [3:35]
SATAN'S SIGH "Impaled Nazareno" CD
Brazilian edition in CD limited to 300 copies, will be co-released by Misanthropic Records | Mundo Bzzarro Distro | Blasmorfose Productions | Blizzard Records | Tormenta Distro. | Capa Preta Records | Ihells Productions | Vela Preta Productions.
Mexican edition in CD limited to 500 copies, will be released by Vomit Records.
HELLISH IMPALEMENTS:
01 - Intro/Satan's Sigh [5:17]
02 - Eternal Evil [3:15]
03 - Retumbosumbundos [0:52]
04 - SxSxS [3:40]
05 - Cold Dark [4:58]
06 - Primitive Future [1:19]
07 - Maldita Herança [2:40]
08 - Desejos Ardentes Under The... [1:25]
09 - ...Impaled Nazareno [3:35]
Impaled Nazareno was recorded, mixed and mastered between March and September 2024.
Drums and vocals recorded at HCS Studio, RJ.
Guitars and vocals recorded at Vela Preta Studio, RJ.
Basses recorded at Vitor's Home Studio, PB.
Production, mixing and mastering by Black Sin and Damnation.
Cover by Tatiana T.Bellini.
Internal designers Thiago Caronte and Elson Bueno.
Photos by Satan's sigh.
Final layout for the Cassette verion made by Alemão and Danihell Slaughter.
Promotional viodeo clips and flyers by Leo Mora and Danihell Slaughter.
SATAN'S SIGH are:
Black Sin and Damnation [Vocals & Guitars]
Vitor Giovanni [Bass]
Sürtür Impurus [Drums]
THIS ARE THE HELLISH ALLIANCE WITH A LEGION OF DEMONS WHO HAVE JOINED FORCES TO SUPPORT SATAN'S SIGH IN THE RELEASE OF HIS DEBUT ALBUM...
https://www.youtube.com/@SATANSSIGH
satanssigh@gmail.com
https://linktr.ee/satanssig
"I Love the Dark" delves into darkness as a refuge of comfort and tranquility, escaping pain, fear, and societal pressures. The serene, night-time setting offers solace and a sense of true self, free from the alienating outside world. This introspective journey is enhanced by Time Consumed's signature doom-death metal sound, which deepens the song’s atmospheric and emotional impact.
https://timeconsumed.bandcamp.com/album/long-night-of-silence
Dutch
blackened death metal juggernaut MISANTHROPIA is back with
their new lyric video for "PROSPERITY BY COCAÏNE," a
sinister glimpse into their album, "ENVY THE DEAD,"
out via Wormholedeath.
The video pulls viewers into a bleak Victorian world, where the horrors of exploitation, violence, and addiction taint wealth and progress.
Misanthropia paints a vivid picture of moral decay. Through dark, evocative lyrics, the song unveils the grim realities of the Victorian era, capturing a twisted fantasy driven by cocaine-fueled corruption.
Stream the full album "Envy The Dead" here: https://orcd.co/envythedead
MISANTHROPIA is no stranger to sonic devastation. For over 20 years, they’ve carved a path through the metal scene with their unique blend of Blackened fury and Death Metal aggression. Their longstanding partnership with legendary producer/engineer MIKE WEAD (Mercyful Fate, King Diamond) continues on ‘ENVY THE DEAD’, ensuring a potent and punishing listening experience.
"Envy The Dead" is a concept album that conjures a dark, gritty atmosphere inspired by historical horrors like Jack The Ripper and necromancy. Moving away from symphonic elements, it embraces a progressive Death/Thrash vibe with influences from Dimmu Borgir, Cradle of Filth, Necrophobic, Mayhem, and Death. Mike Wead (Mercyful Fate, King Diamond) is behind the engineering, mixing, and mastering
Line up:
Bram Koller-Rythm Guitars and Vocals
Dennis Schoenmaker-Rythm And Lead Guitars
Pepijn Heilbron-Bass
Hugo de Waal-Drums
www.youtube.com/@misanthropiaofficial4167
www.facebook.com/666misanthropia
NOIRSUAIRE
– „ BLACK FLAME OF UNHOLY TRADITION”
"Black Flame Of Unholy Tradition" , a new EP that was written and recorded during the summer of 2024 and must be considered a prelude to the first NOIRSUAIRE album.
Songs "Submit To Pestilence" and "Thoses Once Revered" were recorded separately and originally released as "Revered Pestilence Sessions".
"Submit To Pestilence" is the first song written by NOIRSUAIRE.
N - guitars, bass, vocals
Agravh - drums
Drums entirely recorded by Agravh in a rehearsal room.
Guitars, bass, and vocals entirely recorded by N in the small and wooden attic of his house lost in the beauty and the darkness of the Pyrenean mountains.
CD Version Released by Khaoszophy Productions.
Cassette Released By Rabauw Productions.
"Black Flame Of Unholy Tradition" is dedicated to the memory of P.K from ABIGOR and hails the ones keeping it burning bright.
https://khaoszophy.com/
https://www.rabauw.com/home
https://www.facebook.com/noirsuaire
The
second full-length studio album by Bulgarian Groove/Death Metal band GRIMAZE
. "THE HEART OF A COLLAPSING STAR" reflects on the
relationship between the micro and macro cosmos. Powerful human emotions are
being experienced by fierce natural forces to depict the intensity through
which one goes on the spiritual path.
Guitars, bass, and vocals were recorded at Urban House Studio, Sofia, Bulgaria, while the drums were recorded by Janne Jaloma and Daniel Bergstrand at SDFX Studio, Stockholm, Sweden.
The whole album was mixed by Daniel Bergstrand.
Mastering was done by Lawrence Mackrory at Rorysound Studios, Uppsala, Sweden.
Grimaze is a Bulgarian Groove/Death Metal band formed in 2013.
Since its formation, the band has toured with Decapitated, Hatesphere, Thy Disease, Pestilence, Bleeding Gods, Vader, and Hate. Grimaze has also supported Cannibal Corpse.
The new album, "The Heart Of A Collapsing Star", was released on September 1, 2024. Two singles from the album, “Gripping The Spirit” and “Cosmic Solitude”, has been released as well.
https://www.facebook.com/GRIMAZE
NEWS 26.10.2024"Sesame and Lilies is a story of an artists suffering from the lack of spirituality. He blames everyone but himself of that situation. He blame his muse, quills, the ceiling, the walls, his premises. It's a lament that is easy for all of us to identify with. But it's always much harder to face your deficiencies and lift yourself up from that swamp. There is only the way up and the way down. Staying still isn't an option. What is your choice?"
Listen to the single on music services (Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer, Tidal etc.): https://push.fm/fl/denigrate-sesameandlilies
Since Denigrate was found back in '96, the inevitable vibe of the band was to be dark, melancholy, tormented, observative.
The quantity of albums released is really not the thing in this band. From the first released album in 2003 to the latest 4th one in 2024 called "To The Goddess Unknown", decades has changed and so has the band.
After no more than three albums released, after big-time local momentum with a finnish cover song, after mandatory hiatus, after some line-up changes, Denigrate 2024 introduces their absolutely greatest masterpiece to date and shows what only truely experienced bunch of members can achieve.
Tracklist01. Crystal Rest
02. The Ethics of Loss
03. Under Ether
04. The Apparition of One
05. One who holds the balance
06. Sesame and Lilies
07. In the Light
08. Semidiapente
DENIGRATE:
Galzi Kallio: Vocals
Pekka Pyrhönen: Bass
Seppo Nummela: Guitar
Teemu Riekki - Guitar
Tipi Toivanen: Drums
denigratemail@gmail.com
www.facebook.com/denigrateCamp
Accompanying the release is the brand-new video for the lead single, “BETTING ON THE END”. This incendiary track juxtaposes the idea that “politicians are ‘gambling with our lives’” against the concept that everyday people are doing it for them. "It's a spiral about the devaluation of human life in the modern age. It feels like we're all just chips to be wagered, but at its core, we'd be wagering our own lives regardless. So can you blame an entity for essentially mocking your own behavior? It works both ways and on every level; be it an individual or an overpowered government. The house wins in the end."
Stream the new EP here: https://enforced.lnk.to/ALeapIntoTheDark-EPNe
Watch the visualizer for "Betting on the End" here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0otsHKlV33A
The Book of Life" by EXODUS RISING is a Christian Progressive Heavy Metal album that spans biblical narratives from Genesis to Revelation. This concept album humanizes ancient stories, presenting them in digestible bites. Drawing inspiration from classical composers like Beethoven, Bach, and Mozart,
and blending them with the progressive metal influences of Symphony X, Dream Theater, and Queen to name a few. With that inspiration, EXODUS RISING creates a unique sound.
www.youtube.com/@EXODUSRISINGOFFICIAL
www.facebook.com/groups/1032855907857719
Belgian black metal band KrvL (pronounced as Kravaal) have unveiled the second music video supporting their latest album “DONKERE PADEN”. The band’s second full-length album was released via These Hands Melt earlier this month.
Watch “De Koning van Stilte”: https://youtu.be/X9btwS44TRo?si=_Au38DLcNtyuJbSWStream the track via all digital platforms: https://share.amuse.io/CBcMJIGrrzlO
Order the album:
https://krvl.bandcamp.com/album/donkere-paden
https://t.ly/krvlD (CD)
https://t.ly/krvlV (Vinyl)
Stream the album via digital platforms: https://share.amuse.io/album/krvl-donkere-paden
“Following the release of our first single and video clip, “Zielenrust,” we felt the need to create another compelling visual experience to accompany our music,” said the band.
“In this new video, we have once again embarked on an artistic journey, crafting a visual masterpiece that perfectly complements the dark, immersive soundscapes of our music. The production of “De Koning Van Stilte” was a meticulous process, involving detailed planning and creative experimentation. We took on multiple roles, from directing and filming to editing and post-production, ensuring that every frame resonated with the song’s profound themes.”
“The video was shot in an evocative location, chosen for its atmospheric qualities and ability to enhance the narrative. Natural landscapes, abandoned structures, and dimly lit interiors were used to create a sense of isolation and introspection. The use of colour grading and special effects was carefully calibrated to reflect the emotional depth of the music, blending seamlessly with the haunting melodies and intense rhythms.”
Following on from their debut "Kravaal" (self-released, 2022), the second album “Donkere Paden” brings even more darkness and despair, divided into seven chapters. The album features guest vocalists H. from Oerheks and Shazzula from the revered Wolvennest.
The band states: "We've poured our souls into crafting an atmospheric black metal album that will transport you to realms of chilling beauty and crushing despair. Prepare yourselves, for KrvL's reign of darkness begins anew when Autumn falls…"
KrvL previously released the atmospheric single and video “Zielenrust” which features Shazzula of Wolvennest.
KrvL comprises nameless souls that drift through the Kravaal Forest in Belgium in search of the light amongst the darkness they find themselves in. With lyrics in Dutch, the band contemplates topics such as nature, finding inner peace, nemesis, resurrection and an attempt to find light in the darkness.
Musically, the band is all about atmosphere. With a foundation of traditional 90s and modern black metal, the anonymous band also mixes post-metal, doom and sludge influences.
KrvL was established at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, creating a perfect mood for the writing and recording of their debut album "Kravaal". Eventually, the album was self-released digitally in 2022 and then on vinyl in 2023. 2024 sees the band reach new heights with the signing to These Hands Melt and the release of their second album.
https://www.youtube.com/@TheseHandsMeltOfficial
https://thesehandsmelt.shop/
https://www.facebook.com/KrvL1745/
Style: Death/Thrash Time: 8 songs, 38 minutes
Release date: 1.11. 2024
Type: Jewel box, 8 page booklet
Label: Parat Productions
You can listen full album on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0mJB4a7nPqM
SCENERY was a Czech death/thrash band that existed between 1994-2014 and left a cult legacy on the Czech scene. Their music is based on the legacy of DEATH and technical death metal in general.
In the first two months of 2002 SCENERY recorded their second album “Philosophy Of Ages…”, the re-release of which is driven by the same idea as in the case of debut “The Drowning Shadow Of Mankind” (1998). Originally, both recordings were self-released by the band only as burned CDrs. There were reasons for this, related also to the lack of interest of the labels at the time, given the technical difficulty of SCENERY’s music, which appeared frustrating from the band’s point of view, but that’s just the way it was… And the rest is history.
Re-edition of SCENERY's second album from 2002 will be released on November 1st for the first time on pressed CD. Original sound, but modified frontcover, new booklet.
www.paratshop.cz
www.facebook.com/ParatMagazine
Genre: Speed / Thrash MetalFFO: Venom, Motörhead, Bulldozer, Gehennah und Oldschool-Punkrock.
Label: Folter Records
Vertrieb: Alive
VÖ: 14.12.2024
The Return of the Assassins! Folter Records präsentiert stolz: "Burn in Metal", das neue Werk der Italiener VIOLENTOR, die hiermit ihre »20 Years in Metal« zelebrieren.
VIOLENTOR ist ein rohes Power-Trio in der Tradition von Motörhead und Venom – nur schneller und dreckiger! Ein rauer Mix der Einflüsse von Bandchef Alessio aka Dog und seinen Mitstreitern: Punk, Thrash, Speed und Wahnsinn – ein wüster, kompromissloser Sound, der eine obskure Atmosphäre erzeugt und in klaustrophobische Alpträume abdriftet. Oder, um es mit Dogs eigenen Worten zu sagen: "We are 100% Metal. No compromises, no prisoners. We are the most hated Italian band. We become wild animals live – an intense and extreme massacre for your ears. We kill posers, spit on the cross, piss on your graves!"
VIOLENTOR are:
Alessio Medici – Gitarre & Vocals
Michał Golbik – Drums
Roy Noizer Elguera – Bass
All songs written and arranged by Violentor. Recorded in hell. Mix & master by Ronnie Ripper – Naked Man Productions.
Discography:
Violentor (2011)
Rot (2012)
Maniacs (2015)
Putrid Stench (2019)
Manifesto di Odio (2022)
Burn in Metal (2024)
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Get
ready to charge into battle with Aussie thrash metal warriors DECIMATOR
as they proudly unveil the lyric video for “LEGIONS,” a
thunderous track from their explosive album, 'TIL THE ENEMIES ARE
GONE, available now via Wormholedeath.In “Legions,” Decimator takes you on an epic journey through the storied realms of warfare, paying tribute to the fierce spirit of the Roman Empire. This anthem captures the relentless march of soldiers who live and die for glory, infusing powerful lyrics with anthemic choruses that echo the bravery and sacrifice of warriors in their fight for honor.
"Til The Enemies Are Gone" was recorded in a single day at Powell Lane Studios in Coogee, NSW. The album is built on tracks composed by a lineup that only performed live once, injecting a raw and unpredictable energy into their sound. Combining the ferocious grooves of modern metal with the blistering riffs of classic thrash, " Til The Enemies Are Gone" is a must-listen for metal fans everywhere.
Stream the album here: https://orcd.co/tteag
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SATAN'S
SIGH
is a band that emerged in the year 2023, germinating in the filthy decadence of
the city of Rio de Janeiro, in the most putrefied bowels of Brazil...SATAN'S SIGH is deformed by a blasphemous trio where Black Sin and Damnation intend to mutilate us incessantly with their riffs and guitar solos while hatefully vomiting the infamous proclamations of chaos and destruction. Vitor Giovanni is an integral part of the sound massacre where he intends to slowly dismember us with his devastating bass. Sürtür Impurus usurps the drums in a demolishing way that manages to polish the most grotesque side of the sound from SATAN'S SIGH...
Still in 2023 SATAN'S SIGH presents its first demo tape entitled “DEMO l” and where two sonic profanations were stripped with the intention of presenting with the infamous purpose of spreading misfortune on earth, the eternal hatred for humanity and the harsh rawness of rotten South American Metal through the four corners of this cursed and nauseating underworld...
After the preview of the cover and the music that revealed the damned abominations that are emerging from the morbid underworld of SATAN'S SIGH, they will now be complemented with the disclosure of the alliance that is being established to carry out the release of this album that has its own identity exposed in the official video clip presented now to unveil a little more of the cadaveric essences that are being slowly decomposed in the putrid progress of this album that overflows with the putrid odors of imminent death...
An alliance of inhuman torments is being forged in the depths of the catacombs of hell, where we are proud to present the debut album of SATAN'S SIGH, which will be released in CD and Cassette formats under this alliance of devout demons of darkness and who have united to spread the cursed plagues of hell through this auditory impalement and from which no one will emerge unharmed...
For fans of : Impaled Nazarene, Merciless, Vulcano, Sepultura (old), Sarcofago, Mystifier, Headhunter Dc, Mortem, Grave Desecrator, Poisonous among other evil entities that influence in a very explicit way the putrid Death Metal moldy with sulfur and that SATAN'S SIGH presents to us with coldness...
PRIMITIVE DEATH METAL OLD SCHOOL...
SATAN'S SIGH "Impaled Nazareno" CASSETTE
European edition in CASSETTE limited to 100 copies, will co-released by Murder Records | Auditive Cut Records | Subterrâneo Maldito Records.
IMPALED SIDE:
01 - Intro/Satan's Sigh [5:17]
02 - Eternal Evil [3:15]
03 - Retumbosumbundos [0:52]
04 - SxSxS [3:40]
NAZARENO SIDE:
05 - Cold Dark [4:58]
06 - Primitive Future [1:19]
07 - Maldita Herança [2:40]
08 - Desejos Ardentes Under The... [1:25]
09 - ...Impaled Nazareno [3:35]
SATAN'S SIGH "Impaled Nazareno" CD
Brazilian edition in CD limited to 300 copies, will be co-released by Misanthropic Records | Mundo Bzzarro Distro | Blasmorfose Productions | Blizzard Records | Tormenta Distro. | Capa Preta Records | Ihells Productions | Vela Preta Productions.
Mexican edition in CD limited to 500 copies, will be released by Vomit Records.
HELLISH IMPALEMENTS:
01 - Intro/Satan's Sigh [5:17]
02 - Eternal Evil [3:15]
03 - Retumbosumbundos [0:52]
04 - SxSxS [3:40]
05 - Cold Dark [4:58]
06 - Primitive Future [1:19]
07 - Maldita Herança [2:40]
08 - Desejos Ardentes Under The... [1:25]
09 - ...Impaled Nazareno [3:35]
Impaled Nazareno was recorded, mixed and mastered between March and September 2024.
Drums and vocals recorded at HCS Studio, RJ.
Guitars and vocals recorded at Vela Preta Studio, RJ.
Basses recorded at Vitor's Home Studio, PB.
Production, mixing and mastering by Black Sin and Damnation.
Cover by Tatiana T.Bellini.
Internal designers Thiago Caronte and Elson Bueno.
Photos by Satan's sigh.
Final layout for the Cassette verion made by Alemão and Danihell Slaughter.
Promotional viodeo clips and flyers by Leo Mora and Danihell Slaughter.
SATAN'S SIGH are:
Black Sin and Damnation [Vocals & Guitars]
Vitor Giovanni [Bass]
Sürtür Impurus [Drums]
THIS ARE THE HELLISH ALLIANCE WITH A LEGION OF DEMONS WHO HAVE JOINED FORCES TO SUPPORT SATAN'S SIGH IN THE RELEASE OF HIS DEBUT ALBUM...
https://www.youtube.com/@SATANSSIGH
satanssigh@gmail.com
https://linktr.ee/satanssig
"I Love the Dark" delves into darkness as a refuge of comfort and tranquility, escaping pain, fear, and societal pressures. The serene, night-time setting offers solace and a sense of true self, free from the alienating outside world. This introspective journey is enhanced by Time Consumed's signature doom-death metal sound, which deepens the song’s atmospheric and emotional impact.
https://timeconsumed.bandcamp.com/album/long-night-of-silence
Dutch
blackened death metal juggernaut MISANTHROPIA is back with
their new lyric video for "PROSPERITY BY COCAÏNE," a
sinister glimpse into their album, "ENVY THE DEAD,"
out via Wormholedeath.The video pulls viewers into a bleak Victorian world, where the horrors of exploitation, violence, and addiction taint wealth and progress.
Misanthropia paints a vivid picture of moral decay. Through dark, evocative lyrics, the song unveils the grim realities of the Victorian era, capturing a twisted fantasy driven by cocaine-fueled corruption.
Stream the full album "Envy The Dead" here: https://orcd.co/envythedead
MISANTHROPIA is no stranger to sonic devastation. For over 20 years, they’ve carved a path through the metal scene with their unique blend of Blackened fury and Death Metal aggression. Their longstanding partnership with legendary producer/engineer MIKE WEAD (Mercyful Fate, King Diamond) continues on ‘ENVY THE DEAD’, ensuring a potent and punishing listening experience.
"Envy The Dead" is a concept album that conjures a dark, gritty atmosphere inspired by historical horrors like Jack The Ripper and necromancy. Moving away from symphonic elements, it embraces a progressive Death/Thrash vibe with influences from Dimmu Borgir, Cradle of Filth, Necrophobic, Mayhem, and Death. Mike Wead (Mercyful Fate, King Diamond) is behind the engineering, mixing, and mastering
Line up:
Bram Koller-Rythm Guitars and Vocals
Dennis Schoenmaker-Rythm And Lead Guitars
Pepijn Heilbron-Bass
Hugo de Waal-Drums
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NOIRSUAIRE
– „ BLACK FLAME OF UNHOLY TRADITION”"Black Flame Of Unholy Tradition" , a new EP that was written and recorded during the summer of 2024 and must be considered a prelude to the first NOIRSUAIRE album.
Songs "Submit To Pestilence" and "Thoses Once Revered" were recorded separately and originally released as "Revered Pestilence Sessions".
"Submit To Pestilence" is the first song written by NOIRSUAIRE.
N - guitars, bass, vocals
Agravh - drums
Drums entirely recorded by Agravh in a rehearsal room.
Guitars, bass, and vocals entirely recorded by N in the small and wooden attic of his house lost in the beauty and the darkness of the Pyrenean mountains.
CD Version Released by Khaoszophy Productions.
Cassette Released By Rabauw Productions.
"Black Flame Of Unholy Tradition" is dedicated to the memory of P.K from ABIGOR and hails the ones keeping it burning bright.
https://khaoszophy.com/
https://www.rabauw.com/home
https://www.facebook.com/noirsuaire
The
second full-length studio album by Bulgarian Groove/Death Metal band GRIMAZE
. "THE HEART OF A COLLAPSING STAR" reflects on the
relationship between the micro and macro cosmos. Powerful human emotions are
being experienced by fierce natural forces to depict the intensity through
which one goes on the spiritual path.Guitars, bass, and vocals were recorded at Urban House Studio, Sofia, Bulgaria, while the drums were recorded by Janne Jaloma and Daniel Bergstrand at SDFX Studio, Stockholm, Sweden.
The whole album was mixed by Daniel Bergstrand.
Mastering was done by Lawrence Mackrory at Rorysound Studios, Uppsala, Sweden.
Grimaze is a Bulgarian Groove/Death Metal band formed in 2013.
Since its formation, the band has toured with Decapitated, Hatesphere, Thy Disease, Pestilence, Bleeding Gods, Vader, and Hate. Grimaze has also supported Cannibal Corpse.
The new album, "The Heart Of A Collapsing Star", was released on September 1, 2024. Two singles from the album, “Gripping The Spirit” and “Cosmic Solitude”, has been released as well.
https://www.facebook.com/GRIMAZE
MOTÖRHEAD veröffentlichen limitierte Auflage von „YE BOOK OF
INCONSEQUENTIAL SCRIBBLES“! Lemmy war ein stolzer Kritzler und Schreiber, der im Laufe der Jahre viele Tagebücher füllte. Er hat immer gehofft, eine Sammlung seiner einzigartigen Einblicke ins Leben veröffentlicht zu sehen, und so ist Motörhead stolz darauf, die Veröffentlichung der auf 500 handnummerierte Stücke limitierten Auflage von “Ye Book Of Inconsequential Scribbles of Lemmy Kilmister 1st Esq.” anzukündigen, ein mit Spannung erwartetes Sammlerstück, das ausschließlich online verkauft wird. “Ye Book Of Inconsequential Scribbles” zeigt einige von Lemmys besten Kritzeleien und bietet einen ungefilterten Einblick in den Geist eines Mannes, dessen Sicht auf die Welt ironisch humorvoll und zeitlos vorausschauend war.
Jede Seite ist eine Hommage an Lemmys einzigartige Fähigkeit, das Leben und die Menschen, die es leben, mit seiner unverfälschten Einstellung und seinem schelmischen Sinn für Humor zu erfassen. Mit dieser limitierten Auflage wird nicht nur ein Wunsch von Lemmy erfüllt, sondern auch das wahre Wesen einer der einflussreichsten Figuren des Rock gewürdigt.
“Ye Book Of Inconsequential Scribbles” kann ab dem 23. Oktober im offiziellen Motörhead-Webshop vorbestellt werden. Jetzt schnell handeln und ein Exemplar sichern. https://shop-eu.imotorhead.com/collections/lemmy
Was für eine wunderbare Krönung des Motörhead-Monats Oktober, der passenderweise auch am 25.10. mit dem Release der aufwendig kuratierten Box “WE TAKE NO PRISONERS” aufwartet!
"We Take No Prisoners – The Singles 1995–2006" als Sammlung von A- und B-Seiten im DELUXE 7” SET, als Doppel-CD sowie in digitaler Form. “We Take No Prisoners – The Singles 1995–2006" ist ab 25. Oktober 2024 erhältlich.
Jetzt vorbestellen: https://motorhead.lnk.to/prisoners
Technical death metal band Fleshbore have preorders up now for their exciting new full length just in time for their US tour which is currently going on (flyer below). If you're into catchy, aggressive and vibrant tech death, you can't go on with life without it. Please find info about the release on Bandcamp at https://fleshboreband.bandcamp.com/album/painted-paradise
FLESHBORE – “PAINTED PARADISE”
For
fans of
- Archspire, Allegaeon, Psycroptic, The Zenith Passage, SoreptionFleshbore have crafted a tech death album that is unrelenting from the get go. It's packed to the brim with riffs and to make things overwhelming, they offer innumerable variations and deliver it with rare, staggering intensity. The vocals are straight up furious; the frontman delivers both hoarse growls and deep grunts in a rapid stuttering style, interspersing it all with raspy vocals to suit the constantly shifting moods of the album. The music has an inherent momentum, oscillating violently between the sped up technical parts and progressive passages providing brief respite, and spicing things up with brutal death metal bits along the way. It's not just fast tech death; it's full-bodied intricate death metal, carefully and thoughtfully composed, and flawlessly executed. 'Painted Paradise' is an album that's also remarkably catchy and even memorable despite the ever-intensifying chaos. There are parts that will stand out from the cascade of riffs in every song and will have the listener delightfully coming back for more. Fleshbore have imbibed the best parts of the style and reimagined it in their vision, and spew out the volatile concoction forcefully as a fiery, acerbic projectile that ends up being some of the most exhilarating music in recent times.
Line up:
Michael McGinley - Guitar
Michael O’Hara - Vocals
Cole Chavez - Guitar
Cole Daniels (Demon King) – Bass
Other Personnel:
Robin Stone (Evilyn, Norse) - Session Drums
Jackson Ward - Mixing and Mastering
Mark Erskine - Art
Track listing
1. Setting Sun
2. The World
3. Target Fixation
4. Wandering Twilight
5. Inadequate
6. The Ancient Knowledge
7. Painted Paradise
8. Laplace's Game
Release date - January 24th, 2024
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Thank you very much! Kunal Choksi Label owner Transcending Obscurity Mumbai, India
Sweden's melodic death trio AGAINST I have shared a new track off their upcoming album, Songs for the DYING.
The band goes in-depth on their new single, "A Hymn for the End":
"'A Hymn for the End' is a celebration of the end of mankind. It is a song for the dead or those soon to be. This track features remnants of the old industrial sound of early AGAINST I and serves as a bridge on the album, where some of the riffs really push it forward as a contrast rounding things up."
Stream "A Hymn for the End" now at https://tfreco.bandcamp.com/album/a-hymn-for-the-end-2
Songs for the Dying picks up where Destruction Lullaby - released in May 2024 - left off. The album offers lethal doses of aggressive and melodic death tinged with shades of industrial and atmospheric metal.
AGAINST I will release Songs for the Dying on November 29. Pre-order the album at https://tfreco.bandcamp.com/album/songs-for-the-dying
Tracklisting
:1. Bound in Blood
2. Depraved Lust
3. A Hymn for the End
4. Crimson Queen
5. Eternal Slumber
6. From the Beyond
7. Father of Lies
8. Judgement of the Damned
9. Praise the Dead
10. Scorched Earth
11. The Blackest Night
AGAINST I was founded in 2022 by Fredrik Keith Croona known as vocalist and founder of Cynical Existence and ex-vocalist of Menschdefekt. Together with Mathias Back (guitars) and Anders Ström (drums), they fuse elements of metal and hints of electronic parts into a cacophony of aggression and melodies.
In 2023 the band released their debut album Carnival of Excess on Advoxya Records. 2024 saw the release of two EPs, Perfect Smile and the follow-up Destruction Lullaby, which took the band in an entirely new direction.
Line-Up:
Fredrik Keith Croona - vocals
Mathias Back - guitars
Anders Ström - drums
https://www.facebook.com/againstIband
Canberra (AU) - Australian-based Symphonic Death Metal band, Project: ULTIMATE SATAN, will release their highly anticipated debut album, THE OPUS SATANAS, November 29 on Eschatonic Records!
A lyric video for "Nocturne Immortalis," the third and final single taken from The Opus Satanas, is a celebration and final observance of those who always were and have always been. Check it out at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=trsYtCmZOtc
Project: Ultimate Satan was formed late 2019. The band features Eschatonic Records alumni from Inhuman Remnants, Black Mountain, Terravorous, Unholy Vendetta and Somnium Nox.
The Opus Satanas was forged amidst the Fires and Plagues of 2020 and 2021. As Project: Ultimate Satan sought to push the sonic possibilities of their unique blend of Blackened Death Metal, they focused on the inclusion of more symphonic elements, orchestrations and lyrical content that would honour those that called to them from across the vast depths of the cosmos.
July 2022 saw the release of their first single "Symphony Es Infernus," an auspicious ode to Lillith Liftoach. However, due to further outbreaks, lockdowns and restrictions, their accompanying live rituals would be restricted to the ACT and the South Coast regions.
February 2024 saw the release of their second single "The Infallible Void." The song is a sonic exploration and meditations on the darkness within us all.
Track
Listing:1. Symphony Es Infernus
2. Humanity's Last Breath
3. Is This How Freedom Dies
4. The Infallible Void
5. Footprints in the Sans of Time
6. Nocturne Immortalis
Pre-order: https://projectultimatesatan.bandcamp.com/album/the-opus-satanas
Credits:
Recorded at Studio Decay.
Produced by JDecay.
Mixed and Mastered by Gibb at Gibbenez Music.
Cover Design and Borders by Hans Trasid at Dis-Art Design.
P:US Logo and Emblem by Wappenschmied.
Line-up:
Scottanic – Vocals
Ashahalasin – Bass
JDecay – Guitars, Orchestration and Backing Vocals
Dazferatu – Keys, Orchestration and Backing Vocals
Amorasche – Drums, Orchestration and Backing Vocals
Contributing Artists:
Vocals from Jem
Guitars by Calcifur (Terravorous)
Lead Guitars by Nekros the Black (Ex-Inhuman Remnants)
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
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Pre-order:
https://bit.ly/anomalous-willowtip
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Speaking to the new album, GIGAN’s founding member, guitarist, sole-songwriter and lyricist; Eric Hersemann, had this to say: “Anomalous Abstractigate Infinitessimus is a perfect expression of where GIGAN is as a band and where we are headed into the future. Like all GIGAN songs, our emphasis is on creativity and limitless imagination, while still working within the realms of interwoven madness and colorful technicality combined with the oppressive elements of misanthropic dissonance and crushing brutality. Any fan of GIGAN, or any fan of genuine Metal music that is completely fearless and without pretentious delivery, is in for a mind-bending treat.”
Track
Listing:1. Trans-Dimensional Crossing of the Alta-Tenuis
2. Ultra-Violet Shimmer and Permeating Infra-sound
3. Square Wave Subversion
4. Emerging Sects of Dagonic Acolytes
5. Katabatic Windswept Landscapes
6. Erratic Pulsitivity and Horror
7. The Strange Harvest of the Baganoids
8. Ominous Silhouettes Cast Across Gulfs of Time
Credits:
All music, lyrics, vocal patterns and concepts: Eric Hersemann.
Recorded and mixed by Sanford Parker at Palisades Studio and the Hypercube in Chicago, IL.
Mastered by Collin Jordan at Boiler Room.
All album art and layout: Max Winter (Teratogen)
Line-up:
Eric Hersemann - All electric, acoustic and bass guitars, theremin, otomatone, synths, lyrics, concepts and madness.
Nathan Cotton - Drums, percussion and Sunny weather.
Jerry Kavouriaris - Vocals and violence.
Bio:
Since 2005, GIGAN has been an unsung vanguard of abstract and creatively dissonant extreme metal. Pushing boundaries and never compromising the artistic vision throughout the debut EP and subsequent four full-length albums has led GIGAN to be considered an unwavering force of both innovation and extremity.
It has been almost seven years since GIGAN has released new music and the time spent away has only honed and sharpened the still-deadly blades of creativity for which GIGAN has always been known; while also infusing fresh elements not yet heard within the GIGAN Universe. The results of GIGAN’s current hard work is the new beast of an album entitled Anomalous Abstractigate Infinitessimus.
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Bio
DUSTBORN is a Czech band, originally playing symphonic death metal, thematically influenced by post-apocalyptic and hard sci-fi stories. The band emerged from the ashes of the band Desire for Sorrow, with founding members Jon, Johny and Vlajda (ex. DfS), Dan (Arthemion), Aaron and Venca (ex. Of the Woods, Pyromann).
In 2018, DUSTBORN recorded its first EP in the SONIDOS studio in Brno, entitled MMXVIII. The EP saw initial release only as digital download in form of individual singles, but in 2019 it was also released as a physical CD under the Narcoleptica Productions label. The CD version includes an instrumental bonus track in addition to the original digital release. MMXVIII also features two music videos for the singles Mind Astray and Depths, produced by Marek Frodys Pytlik (Postcards from Arkham).
Just before the recording of the debut album Dethroned, guitarist Aaron and vocalist Venca left the band, which greatly complicated the recording process. Guitar recording was largely taken over by the talented guitarist Marek Ciml and the position behind the microphone was taken over by Johny, who has remained behind the microphone permanently ever since. The album Dethroned, released in 2019 under the czech label Metalgate, has garnered positive reactions from fans and critics alike. The album also appeared in the Ceny Britva nominations in the Album of the Year category, for example.
Shortly after the release, Tom (ex. Marked As An Enemy) came on as a guitarist. The band, oxygenated with new blood, released the third official music video for the opening single River Stained Red, directed by Mejla Basel (Mejla Prod. - Machine Head, Krabathor, Hypnos)
With new material and a new show, the band hit the road to support Dethroned. They went on to play several successful shows at clubs and festivals in the Czech Republic and abroad, followed by a lull caused by the global pandemic.
At the end of 2022, DUSTBORN reappeared with two singles, The Sun God and Hodina, recorded live at Ambit 1084 studio in Český Krumlov. Both singles suggested a certain retreat from symphonic death metal, yet retained the band's distinct personality.
In 2023, the band returns to the concert stage while preparing new material for a second full-length album, much of which was written during the pandemic. Given that our previous collaboration with the Ambit1084 studio had been fruitful, the second LP has been produced there as well. The new material moves a bit more into the black metal waters and nods in the direction of older Norwegian black metal records. Nonetheless, both the sound and the music of the album had been approached in a less orthodox manner, with frequent entries from other metal sub-genres. Album comes out on October 10th, 2024 digitally on all main streaming services (Spotify, Apple Music, ...) and a month later on a physical CD as well.
https://www.youtube.com/@dustborn
https://www.facebook.com/DUSTBORNofficial
Born from the cold, concrete streets of Krakow, Poland’s PANDEMIC are an old-school thrash/speed metal band that have been a rising force in the underground scene since their formation in 2015. Despite facing a rocky start with frequent lineup changes, a founder's death, and periods of inactivity, PANDEMIC found their footing in 2018 with a solid lineup.
Their
debut EP, Deaf Nite, dropped in September 2018, serving up four blistering
tracks that showcased PANDEMIC's raw power and aggression. Staying true to
their roots, they followed up with the single Where The Devil Says
Goodnite in 2020, a two-track release. By 2023, the band had finally
released their first full-length, Crooked Mirror. PANDEMIC’s relentless
pace continued with the recording of their second album, Phantoms, in
early 2024.Pushing the boundaries of their sound and further establishing their place in the Polish metal underground, PANDEMIC’s second album should surely spread their name across the international metal map. Neither too conveniently classified as thrash nor as speed metal, Phantoms marries thrashing riffs to a dynamic style of metal that indeed speeds from time to time but, more often than not, has the gleaming contours and drama of paradigmatic ‘80s power-thrash. The deeper one goes into Phantoms, the more he will find PANDEMIC’s mastery spread across differing styles of songcraft; while everything coalesces into a unified album experience, each song here maintains its own unique character rather than simply repeating the same formula for eight-plus tracks. Credit for that comes through each member bringing a distinct pedigree to the table, with guitarist Wiktor Lobarzewski also shredding for GALLOWER, fellow six-stringer Marcin Konieczny laying down the riffs for Roadhog, and drummer Filip Worek beating the skins for Horned Cült. Completed by bassist Gniewko Jelski’s rough and rowdy but articulate vocals, PANDEMIC are the proverbial well-oiled machine – with oil of ‘80s vintage, of course!
Primed to take that machine further, be it the underground festivals they’ve been tearing up or shows on domestic soil, PANDEMIC hereby unleash Phantoms!
Line-up:
Marcin Konieczny - Guitars
Wiktor Lobarzewski - Guitars
Gniewko Jelski - Vocals, Bass
Filip Worek - Drums
Artwork:
Grace Xiii
Release date:
20th December 2024
Release info:
Regular edition on black vinyl, with insert, poster, sticker, postcard and download code.
Special edition on bone colored vinyl, with insert, poster, sticker, postcard download code and patch.
CD edition with sticker, obi
www.dyingvictims.com
https://dyingvictimsproductions.bandcamp.com/
Australian
Death Metal brutes GUTLESS gave us one of 2018’s filthiest demos.
Two years later, we saw a split release with Mortal Wound. Now, six years after
that demo, we are finally getting the debut album. Strap in; this one is going
to be nauseating…Instantly they cave in your skull with maniacal riffing and unrelenting drum assaults. If you can’t withstand the might of Death Metal, turn back fast. The equally violent vocal attack will seal the deal as the insanity creeps further into the cemetery, searching for prey. GUTLESS has that perfect blend of old-school savagery while retaining their personality and sound that doesn’t feel like a diluted version of a superior band. Snap-neck rhythms and visceral grinding warfare will certainly have even the seasoned maniac tearing at their flesh in morbid ecstasy as this short but sweet opus erupts pus into their ear canal.
Stream the album's first single "Viral Infection" at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dx-dB8ID31Y
Pre-order High Impact Violence at:
www.darkdescentrecords.com/shop
https://darkdescentrecords.bandcamp.com/album/high-impact-violence
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 Porąbka by Przemysław Nowak.
The sound on "Monumenty" is an evolution of the band's past work on "W czeluść" (2022 split released via Godz ov War Productions), "Apostoł" (2020 album released via Under the Sign of Garazel Productions) and "Czarna ewangelia" (2018 debut album released via Under the Sign of Garazel Productions). In 2019, Czort also released a split entitled "Under the White Flame" with Mordhell, Occultum and Dagorath.
In Slavic mythology, Czort (or chort) is considered to be a demon of total evil, with horns, hooves, a skinny tail, and a pig-face.
Tracklist 1. Paroksyzm Ludzkości
2. Zjawa
3. Kuźnia Materii
4. Oczyma Monumentu
5. Zmaganie Rdzeniem Istnienia
6. Cyborium Zgnilizny i Brudu
7. 23.58.30
8. Antynatalizm Boga
9. Ubóstwo Idei
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https://www.facebook.com/czortbluznierca
Hailing
from Greece, modern Death metal act CAELESTIA signed a deal with
Wormholedeath for the CD release of their EP "INFERNALIA".The word “Infernalia” is the exact antonym of “Caelestia” and marks the band's foundation to a more extreme and guitar-riff-based modern death metal style (with melodic & black metal passages). The EP consists of 4 tracks, which are indicative of the band’s new musical direction, aimed at reintroducing the band to the public. In terms of lyrics, the band explores a wide array of dark subjects, spanning from grim historical events to horror/dark literature, or insidious states of the human mind. Orchestral parts are still part of the music, but now they serve more as introductions or intervals, and not as the main foundation like in the ‘regigad’ releases. Prominent guitar riffs and variating bass lines intertwine with each other, setting the frame in which extreme drumming unfolds, outlining the clear and direct new song.
A little more than 10 years after its initial formation, and spanning two full albums and a 2-track single, the Athens-based quartet decided to redirect its style from symphonic female-fronted dark metal to extreme metal, encompassing modern death metal standards with melodic black metal passages.
Having shared the stage with major metal acts like Katatonia, The Vision Bleak, ArchEnemy, Draconian, Insomnium, Tribulation, and Carach Angren at domestic shows, the band embarked on shows abroad, taking part in festivals in Belgium (MEVF) and Slovakia, but also in a European Tour (2019) with an all-Norwegian billing, consisting of Vulture Industries, Helheim, and Madder Mortem.
The band’s current lineup consists of: Vassilis Thomas (guitars), Marc Reign (drums, ex-Destruction, ex-Morgoth), Pantelis "Lordwinter" Daskalelos (vocals), and Stelios Tragos (bass).
www.youtube.com/@CaelestiaOfficial
https://linktr.ee/caelestiaband
FORGED IN BLACK – “FORGED IN BLACK MMXXIV”
Label: Fighter RecordsRelease Date: December 3rd 2024
Genre: Heavy Metal
For fans of: Queensrÿche | Judas Priest | Vicious Rumors | Solitude Aeternus
It’s time to head back to the forge, to the place where it all began, where the smith first brought the hammer down upon the anvil, tempering the British steel that would become Forged In Black! It’s time to celebrate 15 years of real heavy metal, 15 years of indefatigable spirit and musical power! It’s time to reach back into the past and draw the earliest creations of Forged In Black from the cold ashes and thrust them back into the fire, reinvigorating the hellion screams and contagious riff attacks! It’s time for Forged In Black to be born again!
It was 2009 when the first line-up of Forged In Black was assembled, originally under the name Merciless Fail – a moniker that was soon abandoned as the sheer strength of the young band’s material became apparent. After relentless work in the rehearsal room and on the stage, by 2013 the rebranded Forged In Black were ready to record their debut, self-titled album – and it is that monumental piece of history that has now been remastered and expanded, adorned in rejuvenated artwork and unleashed again in celebration of fifteen years at the forge! Over the decade and a half of their existence Forged In Black have performed at Bloodstock Open Air and Hammerfest, graced the stage of the legendary Camden Underworld with the likes of Diemonds and metal legends Demon; they have worked with top producers like Chris Tsangarides (Thin Lizzy, Judas Priest, Black Sabbath etc) and Romesh Dodangoda (Motörhead, Bring Me The Horizon, Bullet For My Valentine etc) and had their recorded works lavished in praise by major magazines such as Zero Tolerance and Powerplay. What better way to mark their achievements than with a powerful new version of the album that started it all? Songs like the eponymous anthem ‘Forged In Black’ itself and the epic ‘Accusations Of The Innocent’ remain important elements of the Forged live show to this day, absolute fan favourites that now sound better than ever with the muscular remastering work of Marcus Stock (Alcest, Green Carnation, Marché Funebre etc). The album’s tracklisting has also been expanded with the addition of two early EP title tracks, ‘The Tide’ and ‘The Exodus’ from 2013 and 2014 respectively; both prime slices of Forged In Black metal, these forgotten classics now have the platform they have always deserved – remastered and heavier than ever!
The original Forged In Black album artwork has been reimagined in vibrant fashion by the band’s guitarist Andy Songhurst, an acclaimed professional tattoo artist in his life away from the forge. The elements of the image will be instantly familiar to longstanding fans of the original album, but the style and approach make the cover fresh and impactful, ablaze with new life and colour - just like the songs it accompanies. Forged In Black Remastered MMXXIV will be released on December 3rd by Fighter Records, on CD and digital formats – and the hammer will land with a force unparalleled, a might like never before!
Line-up:
Chris Stoz Storozynski - Lead Vocals
Andy Songhurst - Lead And Rhythm Guitars
Kieron Rochester - Bass and Vocals
Tim Chandler - Lead And Rhythm Guitars
Oliver Gill – Drums
Featured on the original recordings:
Kev Rochester – Drums
Rob Chaplin – Guitars
http://www.fighter-records.com/
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/Woo6T6JPmU8Pre-order "Death's Soliloquy" physical formats (Ltd Gold Vinyl, Ltd Red/Black Marble Vinyl, Black Vinyl & Deluxe Digipak CD):
https://ante-inferno.bandcamp.com/album/deaths-soliloquy
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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
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Ghost Cult Magazine has provided the exclusive premiere for "Compactor." You can watch the video now at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kr8zgrq7lXg
Incineration Day is due out on November 22. The album is a collaborative effort between Estonia-based musician Madis Jalakas and US-based drummer Sean Rehmer (Dejecter). Pre-order Incineration Day at https://thunraz.bandcamp.com/album/incineration-day
Tracklisting:1) Tyrant
2) Compactor
3) Fragile Automata
4) Incinerator
5) The Day After
6) Eastern Promises
7) Spiritual Self-Surgery
Vocals, guitars & production for Incineration Day were done by Madis Jalakas in Tallinn, Estonia. Drums were recorded by Sean Rehmer at Storm Crow Studio in Kansas City, Missouri.
An experimental death metal project headed by Madis Jalakas, THUNRAZ (thunder in Proto-Germanic) seeks to align itself with primal forces in order to break through personal, philosophical, and musical barriers. Most of the time a solo effort, other times with the aid of different musicians, THUNRAZ has released five uncompromising records since 2018. Incineration Day is the first to feature Kansas City-based drummer Sean Rehmer.
THUNRAZ is:
Madis Jalakas - guitar/vocals
Sean Rehmer - drums
https://www.facebook.com/thunrazmetal/
Swedish death metal legends Paganizer have come up with what's easily among the best albums of their illustrious career. They have the knack of infusing compulsively catchy parts in their songs and the latest song to be premiered is no different. You can find the No Clean Singing premiere at https://www.nocleansinging.com/2024/08/30/an-ncs-premiere-paganizer-world-scythe/
"They still bring the ferocity for sure, but emotionally affecting (and hook-laden) melodies have a central place, as do stylistic influences beyond the bounds of conventional Swedish death metal, and every song proves to be strikingly dynamic in its evolution."
PAGANIZER - “FLESH REQUIEM”
For
fans of
- Entombed, Dismember, Edge of Sanity, Desultory, Abscession, Typhonian, VanhelgdSwedish death metal veterans Paganizer only seem to get better with age. Where most bands mellow down or start repeating themselves in a mechanical way, Paganizer's music has increasingly become more nuanced. They are able to express themselves far more effectively, both when swinging the axe and also when conjuring up the soul-tearing melodies out of thin air. They're stepping out of their own shadow and imbuing their music with emotive tunes which work exceedingly well because of the contrast with the heavier parts. It's naturally done too, part of taking the sound ahead rather than forcibly altering it. The result is a sound that is superbly tempered; a glorious, progressive alternating between the bone-splintering music and tuneful expressions of the innermost feelings. 'Flesh Requiem' has some of the best songs written by the band, a varied mix of the kind of music you've come to expect from the band and some refreshing epic ones, and with so many of them getting seared in your memory after listening to it, it's easy to regard the album as among the finest in their extensive discography.
Line up
Rogga Johansson - Guitars, Vocals
Dennis Blomberg - Lead Guitars
Martin Klasén - Bass
Matthias Fiebig - Drums
Artwork by Mariusz Lewandowski (Devenial Verdict)
Track listing
1. Life of Decay
2. Meat Factory
3. Flesh Requiem
4. Hunger For Meat
5. Viking Supremacy
6. World Scythe
7. Fare Thee Well (Burn In Hell)
8. Necromonolithic
9. The Pyroclastic Excursions
10. Just Another Doomsday
11. Suffer Again
12. Skeletons
Release date - November 1st, 2024
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https://www.facebook.com/paganizersweden
Thank you very much! Kunal Choksi Label owner Transcending Obscurity Mumbai, India
They just released a lyric video for the title track: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1IMFM8DD43o
Colorado death/thrashers started in 2015. In 2021 they debuted with “The Great Betrayal”. Three years later, enter drummer extraordinaire, Fabio Alessandrini (Annihilator, Bonfire) the sophomore record is released. Tides Of Technocracy AD 2024 is a fierce death/thrash outfit, not without some black metal elements. Instrumentally, of course. Lyrically they’re far from nonsense, as their topics include technofascism, surveillance capitalism, transhumanism.
https://www.facebook.com/TidesofTechnocracy/
Blackened death metal project BODYBUILDER blasts through the veil of reality with the mind-bending lyric video for "SEPARATING TWINS." This twisted journey is a foretaste of what's to come from the EP, "THERE'S NO THERE, THERE," set to assault your senses on November 15, 2024.
The album “There’s No There, There” is inspired by sleep paralysis, night terrors and hallucinations. The album's concept deals with the struggle of finding awareness of one’s self in a state of cosmic collapse. The lyrics are delivered as a conversation conveying mental sanity and an effort to overcome a confused state of self-dissociation.
https://bodybuilder.bandcamp.com/album/unknown-kadath
It
was but May of the cursed year of 2020 when HEXENBRETT truly came into their
own with their shockingly masterful debut album, Zweite Beschwörung: Ein
Kind zu töten, courtesy of DYING VICTIMS. While the enigmatic duo of Josto
Feratu and Scarlettina Bolétte had definitely turned heads with the Erste
Beschwörung demo in 2019, their debut album’s idiosyncratic kaleidoscope of
Varathron, Jean Rollin, Danzig, Goblin, and Van Halen emerged as completely
unique and unlike little else around.Predictably unpredictable, HEXENBRETT returned the following year with Intermezzo dei quattro coltelli nudi, a crazed ‘n’ crazy EP that was the result of canceled concerts and tours. As suggested by its title, the record was no "beschwörung" but, rather, an intermezzo: for the first time in the then-brief history of HEXENBRETT, this EP did not feature performances by the duo but, instead, the live line-up for 2020 – of course, under the watchful eyes and ears of the clandestine couple. A split EP with fellow Austrian eccentrics Hagzissa followed in 2022, with the duo returning to recorded format.
Josto and Scarlettina continued to refuse playing live but managed to recruit musicians to perform their music on live stages. Their recruits recently finished the IN CONCERTZIONE 2024 European club tour with labelmates DEATHSTORM. During that time, Josto and Scarlettina laid the finishing touches on what would become HEXENBRETT’s second album.
Now, at long last, comes that second full-length to eclipse all that came before. Titled Dritte Beschwörung: Dem Teufel eine Tochter, HEXENBRETT’s second album is a devilish and drama-filled rollercoaster ride through cult metal and cult cinema alike. Arguably more so than their previous recordings, Dritte Beschwörung: Dem Teufel eine Tochter truly encapsulates their demi-tag of "The Sound of the Bloody Iris," for a wide panoply of sounds and sensations swarm the listener, wrapping them in a wild and bewildering but above all kaleidoscopic headspace that easily avoids simple categorization.
While other bands are usually influenced by heavyweights of heavy metal music like Judas Priest or Bathory, HEXENBRETT take their main inspiration from Euro cult cinema and soundtracks; some of the most important names are Sergio Martino, Jess Franco, Jean Rollin, Bruno Nicolai, and Alessandro Alessandroni. One will readily hear that influence here in the prominent usage of vintage synths as well as chimes – the latter both beautiful and ominous – as readily as one will hear guitar leads that are alternately haunting / heroic. But the salient point is that Dritte Beschwörung: Dem Teufel eine Tochter moves in a most filmic fashion – metallic, sure, but this is far, FAR from your Normal Metal Music.
As such, Dritte Beschwörung: Dem Teufel eine Tochter is an amalgamation of love and hate, and represents the duality of birth and death. Its purpose is to enable listeners to escape; it strangles and stabs the status quo of normality. Normality is surrender – escape with HEXENBRETT!
Line-up:
Josto Feratu - Everything
Scarlettina Bolétt - Everything
Artwork:
Solo Macello
Release date:
20th December 2024
Release info:
Regular edition on black vinyl, with insert, poster, sticker, postcard and download code.
Special edition on transparent lime vinyl, with insert, poster, sticker, postcard download code and patch.
CD edition with sticker, obi
MC version with sticker, download code and button.
www.dyingvictims.com
https://dyingvictimsproductions.bandcamp.com/
Formed
back at the dawn of the ‘90s through a chance meeting at a Barren Cross concert,
Minneapolis based CRIMSON THORN went on to release
three highly regarded albums of potent, dynamic death metal – beginning with
‘94s classic debut, UNEARTHED. Genre: Death Metal
For fans of: Cannibal Corpse | Massacre | Autopsy | Suffocation
Now signed to extreme metal powerhouse Rottweiler Records, Crimson Thorn are set to unleash Unearthed once more, remixed and remastered by Charles Powell of Battlefrost Productions (Carnifex, Marble Tomb etc) with new artwork and band logo created by Zack Plunkett (Abated Mass Of Flesh, Flayed Alive etc) - introducing a new generation of fans to their crushing brutality and masterful songcraft.
Over the last decade, with Crimson Thorn in restless slumber, bassist/vocalist Luke Renno, guitarist Miles Sunde and drummer Steve Reishus have been plying their trade with the devastating Taking The Head Of Goliath, but the clamour for the return of Crimson Thorn has never faded. Now, with Taking The Head Of Goliath reaching the end of their story, the stars have aligned for the rebirth of Crimson Thorn. On October 25th Rottweiler Records will herald this new age of death metal destruction with not only the release of the reanimated Unearthed, but also the very first digital releases of 1997s Dissection and 2002s Purification albums! All the albums will be available through the Rottweiler Records Bandcamp page.
As a first taste of the onslaught to come, Rottweiler have unveiled the title track of Unearthed in all its remixed and remastered glory – a rotten feast of inhuman vocals, surging riffs and bludgeoning drum battery…back from the grave. Listen to ‘Unearthed’ at the Rottweiler Records YouTube channel and prepare for the return of pure death metal mastery – Crimson Thorn are back!
Current Line-up:
Luke Renno - Bass/Vocals
Steve Reishus - Drums
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CORROSIVE ELEMENTS - "CUT THE SERPENT’S HEAD"
Relaese
date :
November 29th 2024Genre : Death Thrash N' Roll
Origin: France
Duration: 41:20
Label: GreyveStorm Productions & Crypt Of Dr.Gore et Chien Noir (pour la version vinyle)
Tracklist:
01. Conquering the divine
02. Ignorance is no longer bliss
03. So long sucker
04. The unseen
05. An american hero
06. Cut the serpent's head
07. Enter the final state
08. The right to remain poor
09. Among the casualties
10. Fascistalism
Hailing from the suburbs of Paris, CORROSIVE ELEMENTS is a force to be reckoned with in the world of heavy music. Born in 2005 with a singular mission: to craft catchy death metal tunes, the band quickly evolved their sound, infusing it with some frenzied thrash riffing and raw intensity of hardcore punk. This unique fusion earned them a solid reputation for their uncompromising live performances and feel-good attitude.
True defenders of the underground ethos, CORROSIVE ELEMENTS made their path with a first EP in 2008, a debut album in 2015 and a scorching live album in 2016. Having graced the stage at renowned festivals like Hellfest's Altar Stage and sharing the spotlight with metal legends such as Death Angel, Loudblast, Darkane, Sinister, and more, the quintet took a great amount of time refining the new tunes for their highly anticipated 2024 album release.
Stay tuned as CORROSIVE ELEMENTS prepares to launch their next sonic assault, following in the wake of their previous mischief, "Toxic Waste Blues."
The credo stands strong: DEATH THRASH N’ROLL THE OLD SCHOOL WAY!
"Cut the serpent’s head", the second album of CORROSIVE ELEMENTS is a collection of 10 powerful songs, designed for a more direct and dynamic approach, in the typical style of the band, a clever mix of Death and Thrash Metal, with tons of groove, anger and attitude.
The new album was written collectively by the band in the rehearsal room, an old fashioned method that makes the music more immediate and impactful.
With broad influences ranging from Thrash legends such as Slayer, (old) Sepultura and Exodus, Death Metal in the tradition of Entombed, Obituary, Carcass, Bolt Thrower and Napalm Death, and an addition of primitive energy derived from Hardcore Punk, The band is now ready to place this new offering on the altar of Extreme Metal.
Conceptually, "Cut the Serpent's Head" is a cynical look at the destiny ofmankind, its race towards nonsense. A warning against the hegemony of organized religions, shady politics, decaying societies and the rise of social injustice.
Stay tuned, the next few days will see more information about the artwork, release dates, formats and everything you need to know about this new album which will be produced by Crypt Of Dr.Gore and GreyveStorm Productions.
https://linktr.ee/corrosiveelements
The
Finnish death metal band INBORN TENDENCY has been
quietly working on new material and now presents a track even tighter than
their previous singles for listening.The latest single is titled "EXILED" and it is the band's third track produced in collaboration with Juho Koskinen, who also handled the mixing and mastering of the songs. The cover art was created by Henri Tervapuro.
The band is also officially announcing for the first time that they are working on their debut album, which is set to be released in 2025
"We are proud to announce that we've been working on other tracks over the past year, and now we can officially say that the release of our debut album is approaching! The album will be released in 2025," states the band's guitarist Mika Hänninen
Watch the lyric video: https://youtu.be/t-xj7Y5AX58
Listen to the single on music services (Spotify, Apple Music, Bandcamp, Deezer, Tidal etc.): https://push.fm/fl/inborntendency-exiled
Inborn Tendency:
Mika Hänninen, Guitar
Hugo Tiitinen, Drums
Ville Herranen, Vocals
Credits:
Mixing and Mastering: Juho Koskinen
Cover Art: Henri Tervapuro
https://lnk.bio/Inborntendency
Known for their signature blend of melodic fury and atmospheric weight, Swedish death metal band TERRORTORY dives deep into the vast expanses of the cosmos with their latest single, “STAR CRUSHER.” This track, as brutal as it is beautiful, explores the grandeur and violence of celestial destruction. With haunting lyrics describing a massive stellar implosion that births a black hole, the song poetically captures the transformation of stars, the death that fuels life, and the chaotic balance that defines the universe. Featuring powerful guitar riffs, driving drums, and Johan Norström’s evocative growls, “Star Crusher” leads listeners through a journey where cosmic fire becomes blackened void, wrapping them in a soundscape that feels boundless yet devastatingly intense.
Building from verses that echo the awe-inspiring scale of supernovas to choruses that embody the annihilating force of a black hole, “Star Crusher” represents TERRORTORY at their most ambitious. The explosive instrumentation and lyrical depth reflect the band’s commitment to thematic storytelling in melodic death metal, with each line and riff capturing the mystique of stellar death and rebirth. Fans of epic, heavy music will find themselves captivated by the raw, interstellar power of “Star Crusher” and the unmistakable intensity that has become TERRORTORY’s trademark sound. Listen now on Spotify and prepare to be engulfed in the cosmic collapse that only TERRORTORY could conjure.
TERRORTORY to release full length “THE BLACK PRISM” on November 29th
Hailing from Skellefteå, Sweden, Terrortory has been carving their name into the melodic death metal scene with a sound that fuses raw aggression, grandiose melodies, and a complexity that challenges the listener at every turn. Known for their intense anger, strong arrangements, and intense love of chugs, Terrortory is now gearing up to release their highly anticipated second full-length album, The Black Prism.
The
band, comprising Johan Norström (vocals, Katapult), Stefan Vidmark (guitars,
ex-Nightscape), Emil Ceder (guitars), Tommy Nilsson (drums), and Olov Häggmark
(bass), has undergone an evolutionary journey since its inception. Following
the release of their previous full-length album The Seed Left Behind and
the EP City of Ghosts through Discouraged Records, they have
embraced new challenges and matured as songwriters. This evolution culminates
in The Black Prism, a self-produced, independently released opus
consisting of ten tracks that showcase the band's most complex and epic
compositions to date.Regarding the creation of their latest album, Terrortory describes it as a project filled with unexpected paths and challenges:
“This has been a project with many phases and challenges. This, in turn, has forced us onto paths we could not have anticipated or imagined. Songs we long thought were finished have been torn down and rebuilt, and in the end, we had a much stronger product that we are all incredibly satisfied with.”
The band promises that The Black Prism will feature their fastest and most intricate music, drawing inspiration from the vastness of the universe as well as the dark depths within the human soul.
Terrortory’s dedication to their craft extends beyond music. The band produced, recorded, and mixed The Black Prism themselves, with mastering handled by Kai Stahlenberg at Kohlekeller Studios. Their hands-on approach continues with the creation of music videos to accompany the album’s release. With vocalist Johan Norström’s experience behind the camera and bassist Olov Häggmark's work in front of it, the videos are poised to deliver a blend of space anxiety and dark humor.
In keeping with their signature style, The Black Prism features a mix of longer, intricate songs and shorter, faster tracks, pushing the boundaries of melodic death metal. The album’s tracklist, including titles like "Star Crusher," "Pestiferous Haven" and the epic titular track "The Black Prism," promises an auditory journey of crushing riffs, relentless rhythms, and haunting melodies.
With their self-released The Black Prism, the album stands as a testament to their growth, skill, and dedication to the melodic death metal genre. As they prepare for this next chapter, Terrortory invites listeners to delve into the abyss and experience the full force of their musical evolution.
Discography
DeReign – Single (Discouraged Records)
The Seed Left Behind – Full-length album (Discouraged Records)
City of Ghosts – EP (Discouraged Records)
The Black Prism – Full-length album (Self-released)
Line-up
Johan Norström – Vocals
Stefan Vidmark – Guitars
Emil Ceder – Guitars
Tommy Nilsson – Drums
Olov Häggmark – Bass
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/
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Style: Epic Doom Metal with elements of classic Heavy Metal and Progressive
Similar artists: Candlemass, Pentagram, Solstice, Solitude Aeturnus, Black Sabbath, Trouble
Tracklist: 1. Path To Oblivion
2. Embraced By Worms
3. Condemned To Flesh
4. Nameless Demon
5. She's Reborn In Blasphemy
6. Voices Behind The Wall
7. Kingdom Of Slumber
8. Fall From Grace
Cover artwork created by Luciana Nedelea
We obviously apologize to those who were waiting for the return of the Italian Doomsters, us first and foremost, but, as the philosopher said, "the wait of the pleasure is itself a pleasure", so we just have to expect this date.
In the meantime, continue to enjoy the first track from the album, "Kingdom Of Slumber", both on YouTube with the lyric video (https://youtu.be/8Kodbqpkibk) and on Spotify.
Doom on!
Pre-Order "Path To Oblivion" LP/CD/tape/bundle: https://shorturl.at/RtoNK
Line-up:
Mauro Tollini: drums
Nicola Murari: bass
Lorenzo Loatelli: guitars
Ricky Dal Pane: vocals
https://linktr.ee/mykingdommusic
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
Tracklisting:1) Dry You Out
2)
Falling of Mind
3) Agent of Chaos
3) Agent of Chaos
4)
Bringer of Death
5) Only Lies
5) Only Lies
6)
Psuedo Suicidal
SHADOWS DECAY is part of the Phosphorus Studios management agency roster.
SHADOWS DECAY is part of the Phosphorus Studios management agency roster.
Hailing
from the vibrant metal scene of Costa Rica, Shadows Decay has been a formidable
presence in the thrash metal genre since their formation in 2008. Originally
known as Preoptic Distortion, the band underwent a transformation both in name
and sound, evolving into Shadows Decay—a name that embodies their music's raw
energy and dark intensity.
Drawing inspiration from the titans of thrash such as Slayer, Testament, Metallica, Anthrax, and Death Angel, Shadows Decay has cultivated a unique sound that honors the legacy of these pioneers while forging their path. The music is a relentless onslaught of powerful riffs, thunderous drums, and aggressive vocals, delivering a high-octane experience that resonates with metal fans worldwide.
Drawing inspiration from the titans of thrash such as Slayer, Testament, Metallica, Anthrax, and Death Angel, Shadows Decay has cultivated a unique sound that honors the legacy of these pioneers while forging their path. The music is a relentless onslaught of powerful riffs, thunderous drums, and aggressive vocals, delivering a high-octane experience that resonates with metal fans worldwide.
Shadows
Decay is more than just a band; they are a collective of passionate musicians
driven by a shared vision of musical excellence. Their live performances are
known for their electrifying energy and raw intensity, leaving audiences
craving more. With every show, Shadows Decay solidifies their reputation as one
of the most dynamic and powerful thrash metal bands in the region. As they look
to the future, Shadows Decay is poised to take their music to new heights, with
plans for new releases and more explosive live shows. Their journey is one of
perseverance, passion, and an unwavering commitment to delivering the pure
essence of thrash metal.
Shadows Decay stands ready to spread their sonic devastation far and wide - because in the world of metal - decay never sounded so good.
Shadows Decay stands ready to spread their sonic devastation far and wide - because in the world of metal - decay never sounded so good.
Shadows
Decay is:
Nacho Escobar - vocals, guitars
Nacho Escobar - vocals, guitars
Nestor
Morales - lead guitar
Daniel Solano - Bass guitar
Daniel Solano - Bass guitar
Hevn
III’s debut album is a powerful statement of black metal's raw and unfiltered
essence. This Norwegian trio has channeled pure, unrelenting aggression into a
work that feels as if it has been pulled from the darkest recesses of the human
psyche. The album is relentless and ugly, with a sound that can only be
described as pitch-black hatred personified. Every track drips with venom,
driven by a primal fury that refuses to be tamed.
Drawing on themes of misanthropy, magick, and the dark philosophies of Blake, Nietzsche, and Crowley, Hevn III crafts a soundscape that is both chaotic and deeply unsettling. The riffs are dissonant and corrosive, the vocals a tortured howl that seems to echo from the abyss. The album doesn’t seek to please; it seeks to challenge, to provoke, to drag listeners into its world of darkness and despair.
Drawing on themes of misanthropy, magick, and the dark philosophies of Blake, Nietzsche, and Crowley, Hevn III crafts a soundscape that is both chaotic and deeply unsettling. The riffs are dissonant and corrosive, the vocals a tortured howl that seems to echo from the abyss. The album doesn’t seek to please; it seeks to challenge, to provoke, to drag listeners into its world of darkness and despair.
For
those who have experienced Hevn III live, this album is a natural extension of
the intense, suffocating atmosphere they create on stage. Their sound is tight
and sulphurous, recalling an era when black metal was not just a genre, but a
statement of pure, unadulterated emotion. The production is raw, yet
deliberate, capturing the essence of their live performances while adding
layers of depth that reveal themselves with each listen.This debut is not just an album; it’s a ritual. A ritual of misanthropy and hatred, where each note is a curse, and each riff is a wound. Hevn III has delivered a work that will undoubtedly leave a scar on the black metal landscape, a reminder of the genre's power to evoke the darkest emotions. This is black metal at its most primal, its most venomous, its most unforgettable.
Tracklist
:
1. Turin horse
2. Pindom
3. Soaring through red worlds
4. Basilisk
5. On peaks of surreptitious wolves
6. Drep deg selv
7. Ridder av hat
1. Turin horse
2. Pindom
3. Soaring through red worlds
4. Basilisk
5. On peaks of surreptitious wolves
6. Drep deg selv
7. Ridder av hat
NOMAD
SNAKEPIT PRODUCTIONS
GOATLORD CORP. – “TEMPLE OF SERPENT WHORES”
Despite a relatively short existence in the underground, Goatlord Corp. is no stranger to the French Black Metal scene. Formed in 1999, the band started out with a MCD and a 7”EP (in 2002 and 2006 respectively), before falling into a hibernation that would last no less than 18 (6+6+6) years! As everything happens for a reason and for everything there is a right moment, the Covid pandemic presented the ideal conditions for the main culprit Seremoth to finally gather a new malevolent crew of Black Metal veterans, 2024 marking the year that he would fulfil his ominous musical quest.
Despite a relatively short existence in the underground, Goatlord Corp. is no stranger to the French Black Metal scene. Formed in 1999, the band started out with a MCD and a 7”EP (in 2002 and 2006 respectively), before falling into a hibernation that would last no less than 18 (6+6+6) years! As everything happens for a reason and for everything there is a right moment, the Covid pandemic presented the ideal conditions for the main culprit Seremoth to finally gather a new malevolent crew of Black Metal veterans, 2024 marking the year that he would fulfil his ominous musical quest.
Anno 2024 the line-up consists of:
Seremoth (ex-Merrimack) – guitars/bass
Saint Vincent (Blacklodge/Seth/The Arrival of Satan) - vocals
Alsvid (Seth/ex-Enthroned) – drums
Thavsael (ex-Voracious Gangrene) - guitars
After its long hypersleep, Goatlord Corp. now returns as a completely new and almost unrecognisable entity. Combining high-end song-writing skills and musicianship that are the result of many years of perfecting, with “Temple of Serpent Whores” the band has elevated itself to a whole new level.
The tracks flow like an unstoppable whirlwind of Satanic violence. Ferocious and malevolent, the songs are intense like Hell and incendiary as fuck! The tireless drums are full of wit and welcome variation, and the guitars create this awesome wall of sound, with riffs that just never get dull.
On this album, Saint Vincent once more proves that he takes his role as vocalist seriously, showcasing his vast vocal potential and adorning the music with quite a few memorable highlights.
The sound & mix guarantees the best possible way to experience this kind of Black Metal: perfectly outbalanced without becoming clinical, thus maintaining all its brutality and sharp edges.
As a cherry on the cake, the custom-made cover artwork by the hands of David Glomba turned out spot-on, as expected.
All in all, with this impressive blast of an album, the Black Metal scene better make way for an undeniable force to be reckoned with!
“Temple of Serpent Whores” will be released on LP (50x black / 150x super marble), digipack (100x) and tape (50x).
Thou shalt kneel before the Goatlord!
EXPURGATE - “NYNÄS DEATH”
Seremoth (ex-Merrimack) – guitars/bass
Saint Vincent (Blacklodge/Seth/The Arrival of Satan) - vocals
Alsvid (Seth/ex-Enthroned) – drums
Thavsael (ex-Voracious Gangrene) - guitars
After its long hypersleep, Goatlord Corp. now returns as a completely new and almost unrecognisable entity. Combining high-end song-writing skills and musicianship that are the result of many years of perfecting, with “Temple of Serpent Whores” the band has elevated itself to a whole new level.
The tracks flow like an unstoppable whirlwind of Satanic violence. Ferocious and malevolent, the songs are intense like Hell and incendiary as fuck! The tireless drums are full of wit and welcome variation, and the guitars create this awesome wall of sound, with riffs that just never get dull.
On this album, Saint Vincent once more proves that he takes his role as vocalist seriously, showcasing his vast vocal potential and adorning the music with quite a few memorable highlights.
The sound & mix guarantees the best possible way to experience this kind of Black Metal: perfectly outbalanced without becoming clinical, thus maintaining all its brutality and sharp edges.
As a cherry on the cake, the custom-made cover artwork by the hands of David Glomba turned out spot-on, as expected.
All in all, with this impressive blast of an album, the Black Metal scene better make way for an undeniable force to be reckoned with!
“Temple of Serpent Whores” will be released on LP (50x black / 150x super marble), digipack (100x) and tape (50x).
Thou shalt kneel before the Goatlord!
EXPURGATE - “NYNÄS DEATH”
If
the name Expurgate doesn’t immediately ring a bell, that’s because
this Swedish Death Metal band was just too fucking underground for you to know
it!
Their music never having been widely spread back in the early 90’s, it might be helpful to start with a more contemporaneous name: Svartsyn
As some of you should know, before Svartsyn there was Chalice. But what most of you probably don’t know, is that before Chalice, there was Expurgate!
With this release, Nomad Snakepit Productions invites you to dive into a long forgotten past, to a time when these members - that later would be forming and joining bands such as Chalice, Svartsyn and Unpure - were still completely immerged into Death Metal. Unsurprisingly, such output is exactly what the term Old-school Death Metal refers to!
Their music never having been widely spread back in the early 90’s, it might be helpful to start with a more contemporaneous name: Svartsyn
As some of you should know, before Svartsyn there was Chalice. But what most of you probably don’t know, is that before Chalice, there was Expurgate!
With this release, Nomad Snakepit Productions invites you to dive into a long forgotten past, to a time when these members - that later would be forming and joining bands such as Chalice, Svartsyn and Unpure - were still completely immerged into Death Metal. Unsurprisingly, such output is exactly what the term Old-school Death Metal refers to!
On
this LP we have compiled the band’s two only demos (“Forbidden Ruler” and the
unreleased ‘92 demo), together with some exclusive rehearsal tracks from the
same era.
It is a limited and exclusive release on vinyl only: 60 copies on black vinyl and 140 on marble bloodred/lightblue vinyl. The LP includes an A2 poster with the cover artwork & exclusive pictures, plus an old-school style xeroxed insert with info about Expurgate and the tracks at hand.
nomadsnakepit@gmail.com
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.
‘Bombs Over Europe’ surges with intense energy and raw emotions, channeling rage and fury. The song’s lyrics center on the war in Ukraine and the devastating bombings by Russia. With Russia’s nuclear forces on standby, the looming threat of nuclear warfare and a potential World War 3 haunts the narrative. This ongoing cycle of destruction raises the chilling possibility of humanity's annihilation in a never-ending spiral of hatred.
Recorded
with Michael Heiliger at Presskopp Studio, the track's production took a new
direction. The mix gives more prominence to the bass guitar, adding a darker,
more oppressive sound, closer to Black Metal and Blackened Death Metal. Once
again, MAGEFA’s relentless fury echoes through the drums of war.
Biography
BiographyMAGEFA,
a formidable Death Metal band hailing from Frankfurt, Germany, derives its name
(pronounced with a hard G) from the Hebrew word for "Plague." Drawn
from influences such as Carcass, Cannibal Corpse, and Death, the band embarked
on its musical journey in 2014. In 2016, MAGEFA unleashed a powerful 3-track
Demo titled "A Peek Into Human Bodies," offering a glimpse into their
dark and ferocious sound. The release laid the foundation for their future
endeavors. The following year, in 2019, the band delivered their EP "New
Era Of Darkness," which further solidified their place in the extreme
metal scene. This release allowed their compositions to reach a wider audience,
establishing MAGEFA's presence in the metal community. Their momentum only intensified
with the release of "Instrument Inside" in 2020, captivating fans
with its relentless and intricate brutality. This album quickly gained
recognition as a fan favorite, solidifying MAGEFA's position as a force to be
reckoned with. In 2021, MAGEFA continued their sonic onslaught with the release
of their EP "Exenteration." The intense and unyielding tracks on this
release garnered over 240K streams on Spotify alone, solidifying their growing
fanbase and leaving a lasting impact on listeners. On March 12, 2022, the band
released the single "Back To The Front," available on all digital
platforms.
This release served as a gesture of support to Ukraine in their war against Russia, showcasing MAGEFA's dedication to using their music for meaningful causes. Continuing their relentless output, MAGEFA unleashed the single "Overdose" on July 27, 2022, further cementing their reputation for delivering visceral and uncompromising metal. January 6, 2023, marked the release of their third single from the upcoming EP "Pathology Calls," showcasing their unyielding dedication to pushing the boundaries of their genre.
This release served as a gesture of support to Ukraine in their war against Russia, showcasing MAGEFA's dedication to using their music for meaningful causes. Continuing their relentless output, MAGEFA unleashed the single "Overdose" on July 27, 2022, further cementing their reputation for delivering visceral and uncompromising metal. January 6, 2023, marked the release of their third single from the upcoming EP "Pathology Calls," showcasing their unyielding dedication to pushing the boundaries of their genre.
MAGEFA
are:
Kevin Grams – Guitars / Vocals
Kevin Grams – Guitars / Vocals
Andreas
Muttscheler -Bass
Nico Perez -Guitars
Nico Perez -Guitars
Kai
Or -Drums
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UFLxWaoAed4
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.
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://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.
Hailing from the hills and woodlands of Central New York and New England, MYTHBEGOTTEN combines a love of legends old and new with a folk-inflected fusion of metal genres to arrive at a uniquely epic and melancholic melodic concoction.
The
result is an eight-track journey that reaches Tolkien-esque levels of
grandeur. The band offers an in-depth look at the inspiration behind Tales
from the Unseelie Court.
"The key inspiration for the individual songs includes the Dullahan (an evil fey from Irish Mythology) which inspired the song "The Heedless Horseman", Sawney Bean (a legendary Scottish Cannibal and inspiration for "The Hills Have Eyes") which inspired the song "The Terror of Lothian", H.P. Lovecraft's "The Rats in The Walls" which inspired the song "Beneath Exham Priory", The Welsh Legend of the Wild Hunt which inspired the song "Mallt-y-Nos", the Arthurian legend of Merlin and the Dragons which inspired the song "Omen of Embers", The melancholy book 4 of Milton's "Paradise Lost" which inspired the song "The Fall", and the climactic Battle of the Pelennor Fields from Tolkien's "The Return of The King" which inspired the song "Of Wrath and Ruin". This is all rounded out by an arrangement of the classic Scots ballad "Twa Corbies" which brings together the old traditions of British Isles balladry with this modern sonic storytelling which MYTHBEGOTTEN bases its songwriting upon."
"The key inspiration for the individual songs includes the Dullahan (an evil fey from Irish Mythology) which inspired the song "The Heedless Horseman", Sawney Bean (a legendary Scottish Cannibal and inspiration for "The Hills Have Eyes") which inspired the song "The Terror of Lothian", H.P. Lovecraft's "The Rats in The Walls" which inspired the song "Beneath Exham Priory", The Welsh Legend of the Wild Hunt which inspired the song "Mallt-y-Nos", the Arthurian legend of Merlin and the Dragons which inspired the song "Omen of Embers", The melancholy book 4 of Milton's "Paradise Lost" which inspired the song "The Fall", and the climactic Battle of the Pelennor Fields from Tolkien's "The Return of The King" which inspired the song "Of Wrath and Ruin". This is all rounded out by an arrangement of the classic Scots ballad "Twa Corbies" which brings together the old traditions of British Isles balladry with this modern sonic storytelling which MYTHBEGOTTEN bases its songwriting upon."
Experience
more MYTHBEGOTTEN at https://www.youtube.com/@Mythbegotten
Tracklisting:
Tracklisting:1.
The Heedless Horseman
2. Omen of Embers
2. Omen of Embers
3.
Mallt-y-Nos
4. Beneath Exham Priory
4. Beneath Exham Priory
5.
The Fall
6. The Terror of Lothian
6. The Terror of Lothian
7.
Twa Corbies
8. Of Wrath and Ruin
8. Of Wrath and Ruin
The
Journey So Far...
A decade ago in Syracuse, New York, Connor Hoffman, Daniel Barbour, and Joe Sopchak released the Stirling demo under their Folk/Power Metal fusion project Hounds of Annwn. Shortly thereafter, they performed their only live show at the Sturmfeier folk metal festival in Hamlin, New York, but with college and work taking priority, the three soon scattered throughout the Northeast. All knew, however, that there was much left undone, songs left unsung, and stories left untold.
A decade ago in Syracuse, New York, Connor Hoffman, Daniel Barbour, and Joe Sopchak released the Stirling demo under their Folk/Power Metal fusion project Hounds of Annwn. Shortly thereafter, they performed their only live show at the Sturmfeier folk metal festival in Hamlin, New York, but with college and work taking priority, the three soon scattered throughout the Northeast. All knew, however, that there was much left undone, songs left unsung, and stories left untold.
In
2022, after years of sporadic songwriting and fits and starts of recording, the
trio re-committed to bringing their vision of folk- and symphonic-infused Power
Metal to fruition under the new moniker MYTHBEGOTTEN. This name was chosen
for its elegant encapsulation of the band’s ethos: to chronicle the stories
from myth, fantasy, and history that have inspired them.
Tales from the Unseelie Court is the first release from this reforged musical triumvirate and is centered around the folklore of the British Isles and literary fantasy, showcasing the eerie and macabre as well as the wondrous and heroic. Listeners feel as though they are sitting amidst a gathering of the Unseelie Fey Court, hearing great and terrible stories retold to the assembled congregation.
Tales from the Unseelie Court is the first release from this reforged musical triumvirate and is centered around the folklore of the British Isles and literary fantasy, showcasing the eerie and macabre as well as the wondrous and heroic. Listeners feel as though they are sitting amidst a gathering of the Unseelie Fey Court, hearing great and terrible stories retold to the assembled congregation.
MYTHBEGOTTEN is
excited to reveal its unique blend of metallic styles in this first eldritch
release and looks forward to sharing tales even stranger and more wondrous with
the world.
Line-Up:
Line-Up:
Dan
Barbour – Lead Vocals
Connor Hoffman – Guitars, Backing Vocals, Additional Keyboards
Connor Hoffman – Guitars, Backing Vocals, Additional Keyboards
NEWS 20.10.2024
Liebe
Metalheads & Supporter, die Progressive Metaller von FACTORY
OF ART sind mit dem fulminanten Comeback-Album „BACK
TO LIFE“ wieder im Geschäft. Seit der Veröffentlichung im Juni
hat das neue Werk, dass bislang als Vinyl und CD erhältlich ist,
großartige Kritiken von Fans, Presse, Radios bekommen und das überall auf
der Welt.Nun wird die nächste Stufe gezündet und FACTORY OF ART stellen das neue Album ab dem 20.10.2024 auf allen Plattformen zum weltweite Streaming, um die Reichweite von „ BACK TO LIFE“ evident zu erhöhen. Pre-save hier https://listen.music-hub.com/I4YrkC
Am 13.10.2024 feiern wir die Video Premiere von „Walking To The Place I Love“ unter https://youtu.be/5u_-opT8OPw
Freut euch auf zehn neue und hochinteressante Tracks, bei denen auch illustre Gäste wie amarcord und Stephanie Brill zu hören sind!
Aber wer die Band wirklich unterstützen will und was Echtes wie CD, Doppel LP, T-Shirts & vieles andere haben möchte, kann dies bestellen unter https://shop.factory-of-art.band/ oder auch als Download unter https://factoryofart.bandcamp.com
Alle Links gibt es hier: https://music-hub.bio/factoryofart
Cheers FACTORY OF ART
AMYSTERY – “CHAOS EMPIRE SATAN”
Genre: Black MetalLabel: Folter Records
Vertrieb: Alive
VÖ: 31.10.2024
Die okkulte Formation AMYSTERY ist zurück mit ihrem vierten Album »Chaos Empire Satan«, ein gleichermaßen rohes und edles Werk zur Bewahrung und Zelebrierung des traditionellen Black Metal als eigenständige Kunstform. Dabei sind sie kein uninspiriertes Abbild einer alten Genregröße, sondern schmieden vielmehr kompromisslos ihren eigenen, authentischen Schwarzstahl, der sich vielfach im Angriffsmodus befindet, sich in Kompositionen wie »Spirits In Fire« oder »Infestation« aber auch zu erhabener, mystischer Größe aufschwingt.
Nach einer mehrjährigen Schaffenspause hatten sich die Bajuwaren AMYSTERY 2018 mit einer veränderten Besetzung wieder zusammengeschlossen, um gemeinsam weiter an neuem Material zu arbeiten. Im Sommer 2021 kam es erneut zu einem Besetzungswechsel, seitdem besteht die Band aus drei Personen: Grond (Drums), Culpa (Bass) und Nephesus (Vocals, Gitarre).
AMYSTERY ist keine Band, bei der ein neues Album daraus erwächst, dass sich Individuen gegenseitig im Alleingang aufgenommene Tondateien auf die Rechner schicken – die Ideen, Riffs etc. für die zehn Songs von »Chaos Empire Satan« wurden gemeinsam im Proberaum gesammelt und dort ausgearbeitet. Auf ihrer Tour im Februar 2023 wurden bereits drei neue Stücke präsentiert, die restlichen sechs entstanden im Zeitraum bis Dezember 2023.
Inhaltlich behandelt »Chaos Empire Satan« die Theorien und Macht der Chaosmagie nach Peter James Carroll und beschreibt die dazugehörigen Praktiken und Auswirkungen auf das Leben und die Seele. Darüber hinaus geht es um die Ambivalenz zwischen der vermeintlichen Nichtigkeit des irdischen Lebens im kosmischen und multidimensionalen Maßstab und der Größe des eigenen persönlichen (Multi-)Universums mit der daraus erwachsenden maximalen Gestaltungsfreiheit, Wirksamkeit und Einflussnahme. AMYSTERY als Band zelebriert diese Überzeugung, was bereits im Vorgängeralbum »All Hail The Cult« eine tragende Rolle spielte und nun im neuen Album noch mehr ins Zentrum gerückt wurde.
Aufgenommen wurde das Album im Januar 2024. Das Cover-Artwork wurde von Malphas (ex-AMYSTERY, ex-Lunar Aurora, Mortem Agmen) gezeichnet, die grafische Gestaltung wurde von Lense Of Sense übernommen.
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Heute erscheint das neue BONJOUR TRISTESSE Albums „The World Without Us“.
Hier geht es direkt zur Albumpremiere (ab 18:00): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W8prVeODdy8Das Album erscheint heute am 18. Oktober 2024 in verschiedenen Formaten (LP, CD, Tape, Digital) via SUPREME CHAOS RECORDS veröffentlicht und kann hier bestellt werden:
https://supremechaos.com/artists/bonjour-tristesse/
https://bonjourtristesse.bandcamp.com
https://supremechaos.com/link/bonjourtristesse/
BONJOUR TRISTESSE, eine von Nathanael gegründete Black-Metal-Band aus Deutschland, ist dafür bekannt Melancholie, Introspektion und Gesellschaftskritik miteinander zu verweben. Der Name der Band spiegelt eine tief empfundene existenzielle Verzweiflung wider. Ihr atmosphärischer und depressiver Black Metal schafft eine intensive, emotionale Klangwelt, die den Hörer durch ihre Tiefe und Komplexität fesselt.
Mit ihrem neuen Album „The World Without Us“ schließen BONJOUR TRISTESSE einen zwei Alben überspannenden Handlungsbogen ab, der mit dem Vorgängeralbum begann. Zentrale Themen sind die Kritik industrialisierter Zivilisationen und der Konflikt zwischen dem modernen Menschen und Natur. Als alleiniger Songwriter bearbeitet Nathanael diese Themen mit einer Mischung aus roher Gewalt, eingestreuten Melodien und manischem Gesang. Das Album kritisiert die zerstörerischen Auswirkungen entfremdeter Weltbeziehung moderner Gesellschaften und zeichnet ein düsteres Bild unserer dystopischen Realität.
„The World Without Us“ kombiniert rohe Aggression mit melodischen Elementen, die oft in Richtung Raserei ausschlagen, während der sowohl verzweifelte als auch wütende Gesang eine beklemmende Stimmung aufrechterhält. Die Verweise auf zivilisationskritische Denker und existentialistische Schriftsteller fügen der kraftvollen Botschaft poetische Komponenten hinzu, welche dem Album mehr Tiefe verleihen.
Tracklist:
Running on Emptiness
Lightbearer
The World Without Us
Against The Grain
The Great Catastrophe
Spielzeit 44:46 min
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International Deathcore/Power Metal dynamos, DRAGONCORPSE, will host an early listening party October 30 on Discord for forthcoming EP, THE FALL OF HOUSE ABBARATH.
Join the band's Discord channel to listen at: https://discord.gg/QKzp2rxY
FFO: Dragonforce, 3 Inches of Blood, Nekrogoblikon, Lorna Shore, Brand of Sacrifice
DRAGONCORPSE are back and armed with a vibrant new EP, The Fall of House Abbarath! Set for a November 1 release on Shattered Earth Records, the EP is nothing short of a game changer for the quintet.
"Raise your horns to one of the most unique bands of the current scene."- The Headbanging Moose
The official video for EP single, "A Quest for Truth," is available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ktPUcjbbUbI
Also available is a lyric video for "I Live...AGAIN," featuring Nick Miller (First Fragment, Unleash The Archers), which you can check out at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Llkwb8pYkyw.
On the new EP, the band took its already innovative, energetic sound, created through the fusion of deathcore and power metal, and sharpened it to a fine point on The Fall of House Abbarath. DRAGONCORPSE took the feedback gathered from the release of debut EP, The Drakketh Saga, to heart and used it to refine their approach.
"For new fans, I believe we've added more elements of deathcore and power metal while adding more excitement into the music for an authentic listening experience like no other band," bassist Noah Nikolas Laidlaw explains. "We put a lot of emphasis on the atmosphere of the music," adds drummer Justin Gogan. "Throughout the entire EP there is a medieval theming that resonates in the music that keeps the tracks feeling refreshing and fun. With the addition of Mark on keys/orchestration, he brought with him a completely different approach to songwriting that I am sure fans are going to appreciate!"
Track
Listing:1. An Introduction to [ HEROISM ]
2. Welcome Home
3. I Live… AGAIN!
4. A Quest For Truth
5. Whisper On The Wind
6. Fear And Hunger
EP Credits:
All songs performed by: DRAGONCORPSE
All songs written by: DRAGONCORPSE
Produced by: DRAGONCORPSE and Matt Schmidt
Mixed by: Matt Schmidt
Mastered by: Matt Schmidt
Album artwork by: Avellustration
Line-up:
Mardy Leith - Vocals
Kris Chayer - Guitars
Noah Nikolas Laidlaw - Bass
Justin Gogan - Drums
Mark Marin - Keys and Orchestration
Bio:
DRAGONCORPSE is a death metal band that fuses power metal and deathcore, creating a unique sound marked by operatic vocals and guttural screams. They stand out with their symphonic elements, adding depth and creativity to their music. The band, with members across Canada, the U.S., and Australia, maintains a cohesive, powerful sound despite the distance. Known for their humor, they embrace memes and use the term "DRAGUSSY" to playfully reference their love for dragons in power metal culture. DRAGONCORPSE offers a dynamic and distinctive experience for fans of death metal, power metal, or deathcore.
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Hierarchies are taking their death metal on a different plane altogether. As mentioned in our announcement statement, they play intricate, mind-warping death metal that's both technical and dissonant, and dutifully soaked in rot and slime. It's thrilling to delve into their demented world and attempt to decipher all the carefully orchestrated madness and make sense of so much that seems to be happening there and almost at the same time, as though it's taking place in different albeit overlapping dimensions. Listen to a couple of songs https://hierarchiesdm.bandcamp.com/album/hierarchies
HIERARCHIES - “SELF-TITLED”
For
fans of
- Acausal Intrusion, Dwelling Below, Pyrrhon, Evilyn, Chaos Motion, Wormed, Plague
RiderMembers of Acausal Intrusion and Dwelling Below conspire amongst themselves to create dissonant/technical death metal that pushes the limits of reality. With music being this intricate, strangely intuitive and visceral, it blurs the point where the magnification of their music ends and the imagination takes over. It's a dark, murky, nightmarish dive into a realm where trajectories from multiple dimensions manifest to intersect and overlap before dissipating, taking different temporal forms. Nothing is permanent in their world; the tunes change every few seconds and so does everything around them - the implications are in real-time and catastrophically mind-melting. It's a downward spiral of your consciousness where the out-of-control thoughts overwhelm and overpower, and take you on a one-way trip to incessant hallucinations and inevitable madness. Innumerable riffs are piled on top of one another first frantically, then slowly to allow for them to be properly seared into memory so that they can haunt you in turns for the rest of your life. Hierarchies have, on only their debut, created a truly frightening album not merely outwardly but one that is also psychologically scarring for the listener, and endlessly fascinating all the same.
Line up
Nicholas Turner (Dwelling Below, Acausal Intrusion) - Guitar
Anthony Wheeler (Dwelling Below, Hollowed Idols) - Bass
Jared Moran (Dwelling Below, Acausal Intrusion) - Drums and vocals
Mixed by Nick Turner at Malevolent Sound Studios
Mastered by Will Killingsworth at Dead Air Studios
Artwork by Belial NecroArts
Track listing
1. Entity
2. Consecrate Phenomenon
3. Dimension
4. Twilight Tradition
5. Abstract
6. Complexity Parallels
7. Subtraction
8. Vultures
Release date - January 17th, 2024
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Thank you very much! Kunal Choksi Label owner Transcending Obscurity Mumbai India
Listen to “Krwawy Świt” here:https://youtu.be/jjiuhin_IdI
https://deusmortemofficial.bandcamp.com/track/krwawy-wit
„Krwawy Świt” is a song about tearing off the curtain of illusion and liberating the soul from the clutches of deadly nostalgia. It expresses the futility of searching for fulfillment in an existence that turns out to be an empty vessel. It is a song filled with hatred for the world and bitterness, where the only salvation for the soul is a spark of black fire that barely, but constantly smoulders.
Here's what vocalist and guitarist Necrosodom has to say about the single: "Krwawy Świt” is the beginning of a story about spiritual transformation, about a thorny path from the deadness of non-existence, towards a higher form of one's own consciousness. Musically, it balances between the school of Black Metal and the old rock vibe, which in the case of Deus Mortem is quite a bold step and opening the gates to previously unknown areas."
Scheduled for release on 15 November 2024, via Profane Spirit Productions, "Thanatos" promises a dynamic evolution for Deus Mortem. While retaining their black metal roots, the album showcases a powerful blend of old-school rock and metal influences, with driving riffs, thunderous rhythm sections, and haunting melodies. It's a testament to the band's musical growth, showcasing a more versatile and powerful sound than ever before.
"Thanatos" is a concept album that confronts the complexities of human existence. It takes listeners on a transformative journey through illusory realities, unveiling hidden truths and stripping away the veils of deception. It's a testament to personal struggle and the power of the Black Flame.
Ahead of the album’s release, Deus Mortem will embark on a Polish tour with fellow black metal acts Venefices and Devilpriest starting on 31 October 2024. Fans attending the tour will have the exclusive opportunity to purchase the "Thanatos" CD before its official release date.
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Label: Independent ReleaseRelease Date: October 31st 2024
Genre: Melodic Death Metal
For fans of: Dark Tranquillity | In Flames | At The Gates | Insomnium
Condemned by the words of a child; the cruel pretence of a boy whose vindictive mischief making spread like plague through the tarnished hearts of those so hungry for scandal and persecution – so excited by the prospect of the torture and death of people that, just days before, they considered neighbours, even friends. In these damned times the devil walks not in the homespun dresses of women named witches, nor dances in our night time woods in accordance with licentious and lecherous fantasies. He lives in the hearts of the profiteering Witchfinder and the self important judges, in the fear of the ignorant and the perverted piety of priests…
After the bravely experimental Shadows Without Light trilogy and the back to the roots horror and aggression of Crucifix Dreams, Tom Reynolds’ Foul Body Autopsy is back, with another fresh twist on his precision riff attack. The Discovery Of Witches is a two track EP inspired by two infamous witch trials that took place in Tom’s hometown of Leicester, a century apart. In 1616, due to the false testimony of a young boy, fifteen women were arrested. Nine were hung for crimes of wicked sorcery, another died in jail while the remaining five were released due to the intervention of King James I – to whom the boy admitted his lies. In 1717 Jane Clark and her two children were accused of witchcraft by their fellow villagers and subjected to an ordeal by water – the fact that they didn’t drown when cast into the village pond, condemning them. The 1616 hangings are explored in opening track ‘The Rough Rope And The Short Drop’, where Tom brings new elements to his customary six-string aggression. There’s a reflective feel captured by the deft interplay between guitar and bass - Linus Klausenitzer (Alkaloid, ex-Obscura etc)’s flowing notes weaving their way between Tom’s snarling guitar parts - the sections of punchy, rhythmic feel and the strong melodic awareness as the tragedy, the violence and the delusion of that awful episode are brought to life. ‘The Ordeal By Water’ is another fine example of the traditional Foul Body Autopsy sound taking on fresh hues and colours as it builds through melody and an almost progressive aura to the full force assault of fierce blast beats – masterfully delivered once again by Dirk Verbeuren (Megadeth, Scarve etc). Constantly evolving, constantly exploring, constantly delivering riffs like tactical weapons – Tom Reynolds and Foul Body Autopsy have delivered another sweetly structured and imaginative burst of metal.
While all three musicians worked in their home studios in England, the US and Germany respectively, Tom’s vocals were captured at Parlour Studios (The Haunted, At The Gates, Napalm Death etc) and The Discovery Of Witches was mastered by Stephen Kerrison (The Grudge, Remote Viewing etc). The results are, as always with Foul Body Autopsy, excellent – combining clarity and power, subtlety and force. The EP will be available digitally and for the first time for Foul Body Autopsy, on limited edition lathe cut vinyl. Set to be released on the most appropriate date of October 31st, The Discovery Of Witches is another essential addition to the Foul Body Autopsy canon.
Line-up:
Tom Reynolds - Guitar/Vocals
*drums on The Discovery Of Witches by Dirk Verbeuren
*bass on The Discovery Of Witches by Linus Klausenitzer
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We're proud to announce that the German underworld lurkers of humongous subsonic death - NEKUS, finally return with "DEATH APOPHENIA", a death-scarred sonic interment into absolute subterranean torment, and their most lightless and catacombal statement to date. The colossal sophomore full-length entombment expands on the putrid and crushing heaviness of its critically acclaimed predecessor “Sepulchral Divination”, taking the band's formula of droning sepulchral death doom to its most inevitable and horrendous triumph yet.
The
horrendous sonic suffocation has been teased by iconic extreme metal blog Decibel
Magazine, who in premiering the track “Accursed Murmur“ have remarked
how the song is “a pure death-doom nightmare“ that is “both
power and atmosphere in equal measure” - you can check out the track and
feature https://www.decibelmagazine.com/2024/10/16/track-premiere-nekus-accursed-murmur/With its forty-plus minute running time split up in just five pachydermic movements, "Death Apophenia" casts the listener down into an aphotic sunken abyss to be torn apart by immense tidal forces and crushed by catastrophic tectonic pressure. The band’s staple use of reverb to create immense, growling subterranean hallways reaches the pinnacle of its mastership, and so does their ability to construct humongously grotesque atmospheres that make the listener feel like they are being devoured by the earth and mummified alive. Tortured screams drenched in feedback and enormous and solemn sounding drum shells create a ritual-like telluric funeral march into the underworld, while slabs of inhumanly crushing and downtuned guitars bore a massive hole into the earth like molten lava melting the crust and sinking downward into the blackest chasm, evoking the sensation of an enormous, planet-sized horrendous burial taking place. Nothing can escape the sheer tonnage and crushing force of this immense sonic beast, and while Nekus are shown to be diligently delving further into the redefinition and delineation of their own personal idea of death metal as a monolithic and cinematic sentence to complete aural entombment, the comparisons to bands like Grave Upheaval, early Temple Nightside, Moss, Anatomia and The Funeral Orchestra, due to the surreal hideousness of the atmospheres and sheer heaviness of the music, will be many and not far from truth.
"Death Apophenia" is slated for a November 15 2024 release worldwide via Sentient Ruin on LP, CD, MC and digital, and all formats are now preorderable via all our channels.
Sincerely, Sentient Ruin
https://sentientruin.com/releases/nekus-death-apophenia
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ASPYXIA – „EXIT ; REALITY „
Asphyxia was thrash metal from Verviers, Liège, Belgium formed in 1987 and released 3 demos and one full length album called ‘Exit : Reality’. Asphyxia was Christian Olde Wolbers (Vio Lence , ex Fear Factory) first band he played in. Much sought-after album, eBay prices over 250 euros. Liner notes by Steven Willems (Rock Tribune and Voices From The Darkside). Produced by Andre Gielen (Channel Zero, Enthroned, Celestial Season). Cover artwork by Eric Philippe (Stratovarius, Artillery, Rhapsody of Fire).
ETERNAL DIRGE – „KHAOS MAGICK „
German Death metal band Eternal Dirge was formed in 1986 and released four demos and 2 full length albums. They played an early American style of death metal blended with Teutonic thrash, different to any other European death metal band of the time. Their second album from 1996 "Khaos Magick", showed a similar contempt for contemporary metal trends. There were no concessions to the more popular metallic sounds of that time; groove metal, melodic death metal, black metal. Eternal Dirge were a genuine band with their own sound. They made music that reflected their interests and Lovecraftian worldview. Khaos Magic is the most dark yet atmospherically album from their catalogue. Somewhere comparable to early Septic Flesh or Rotting Christ & Necromantia with the dark keyboard sounds and repetitive riffs or even Nocturnus. And of course the heavily rooted German Death and thrash metal influences
CD and Vinyl: black and silver!
FURBOWL – „THOSE SHREDDED DREAMS „
Re-release of the sold out, legendary debut Those Shreddd Dreams of Sweden’s FURBOWL.
FURBOWL was formed in 1991 when Johan Liiva left Carnage and hooked up with his old buddy Max Thornell on drums (both would form HEARSE in the 90’s). After a few demos FURBOWL recorded their debut album ‘Those Shredded Dreams’ in 1991, the album was produced by Carnage / Carcass guitar player and long-time friend of the band, Michael Amott (ARCH ENEMY), Michael also played some leads on the album. (And not surprisingly Michael asked Johan to join Arch Enemy some years later). This re-issue contains the legendary FURBOWL debut ‘Those Shredded Dreams’ and as bonus eleven tracks the band recorded before and after their debut album. All in all, a true monument for the most underrated Swedish death metal band from the early 90’s! Extensive liner notes from Johan, Max and Michael! ‘Death ‘N Roll before it was invented. Furbowl sure was an unique band, and I urge you all to seek out all of their recordings’ - Daniel Ekeroth, author of ‘Swedish Death Metal’.
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Watch the music video now via Black Metal Promotion: https://youtu.be/MYEMzVox_RA
“Monumenty” (translates to “Monuments” from Polish) will be released via Pagan Records on 29 November 2024 in CD, Vinyl and Digital formats.
The album was recorded and mixed last fall at Impressive Art studio in Porąbka, Poland by Przemysław Nowak.
The sound on "Monumenty" is an evolution of the band's past work on "W czeluść" (2022 split released via Godz ov War Productions), "Apostoł" (2020 album released via Under the Sign of Garazel Productions) and "Czarna ewangelia" (2018 debut album released via Under the Sign of Garazel Productions). In 2019, Czort also released a split entitled "Under the White Flame" with Mordhell, Occultum and Dagorath.
In Slavic mythology, Czort (or chort) is considered to be a demon of total evil, with horns, hooves, a skinny tail, and a pig-face.
Tracklist 1. Paroksyzm Ludzkości
2. Zjawa
3. Kuźnia Materii
4. Oczyma Monumentu
5. Zmagaznie Rdzeniem Istnienia
6. Cyborium Zgnilizny i Brudu
7. 23.48.30
8. Antynatalizm Boga
9. Ubóstwo Idei
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Austin (TX) - Texas metal titans IGNITOR have unleashed a video for "Machine Gun," originally recorded by New Wave of British Heavy Metal legends, Saxon. The cover song is taken from IGNITOR's new album, HORNS AND HAMMERS. Check it out at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7o8noAxDpr0
The track and video features cameos from vocalist Marc Lopes of Metal Church, Let Us Prey and Ross the Boss, as well as Ross the Boss Friedman himself of Manowar and The Dictators.
IGNITOR vocalist
Jason McMaster explains. "I was in Germany playing a festival with Watchtower, where
we were direct support for Metal Church. I met up with Marc and we became
fast friends. It was an obvious idea to me to ask him to guest on a track on
the new IGNITOR record. This great Saxon cover of 'Machine
Gun' was perfect. He kicks so much ass on it, I am super proud of it."IGNITOR guitarist, Robert Williams, weighs in on the idea to get Ross the Boss, with whom Marc also works. "Jason called Marc and so it only seemed fitting that I reach out to my friend Ross to throw a ripping guitar solo into the mix. Ross was immediately into the idea and just killed it. They both shine on this rendition of "Machine Gun." We have a ton of respect for both of
these guys."
The video concept was created by Marc Lopes himself. Marc has his own digital creative design company called SONATHERIA. It was convenient and hands on for Marc, as he created content for the "Machine Gun" video in his own studio. Basic B-roll footage was shot in Texas, and then sent to Marc by the band to incorporate into the editing.
Jason on the video...." When we finally saw the final edit, we were blown away. Excellent work by Marc at containing the energy for this video. I am stoked to share a song with him and that involvement even goes beyond contribution of his voice. He is one of my favorite singers in metal, and then, his digital video production work truly added to the power of the track".
The U.S. version of Horns and Hammers adds the ripping cover of Saxon’s classic “Machine Gun,” featuring guest vocalist Marc Lopes (Metal Church, Ross the Boss, Let Us Prey) and guest guitarist Ross“The Boss” Friedman (Manowar, The Dictators, Ross the Boss). The European version of Horns and Hammers features a live performance of IGNITOR's 2020 track, “Hell Shall Be Your Home.”
"Machine Gun" is available on all streaming outlets, available for download, and the video is a global release on YouTube.
Horns and Hammers is be available on Bandcamp via Metal on Metal Records, and in the United States on www.revoltvinylrecords.com. Revolt Vinyl Records will make it available on CD and vinyl.
U.S. residents can order the CD directly from the band at https://ignitorband.com/product/1039420
Another storm-the-gates, metal onslaught, Horns and Hammers delivers all the dramatic power and fury that landed previous albums Haunted by Rock ‘N’ Roll and The Golden Age of Black Magick in the hallowed realms of Judas Priest, Mercyful Fate, Raven, Dio, Accept and other legendary keepers of the metal creed.
From the title track’s speed-metal war cry and the Maiden-esque “Imperial Bloodlines” to the cowbell-driven “Shattered Crosses” and the 70s-inspired heavy metal of “Ferocious the Martyrs” (featuring guest keyboardist Gabriel Guardian of Immortal Guardian) the 11-track Horns and Hammers
is a mighty mix of classic heavy metal spiked with NWOBHM, thrash, power metal and the atmospheric textures of prog-metal and fantasy.
“We raised the bar high with our last two albums so we couldn’t settle for anything less than a full-on metal assault,” said founding guitarist Stuart “Batlord” Laurence. “We’ve always honored our influences,
but we’re also very insistent that our music – first and foremost – sounds like IGNITOR. With Horns and Hammers, we’ve covered the spectrum of metal and taken Ignitor to a whole new level.”
Fronted by the soaring vocals of Jason McMaster (Watchtower, Dangerous Toys, Broken Teeth), IGNITOR's strength is further forged by guitarist Robert Williams, bassist Billy “Chainsaw” Dansfiell and drummer Pat Doyle. Whether charging and pounding like clashing titans (“Dark Horse,” “Chaos Maximus Eternal”) or luring the listener into gothic tales of doom and deceit (“Suicide Anthem,” “Taken Up With Serpents”), IGNITOR delivers with shuddering impact.
“Robert brought a ton of songs and riff ideas to the table and Billy had some great ideas that blossomed into full-blown songs,” Laurence said. “Once we started jamming with Pat’s pummeling backbeat, we knew we had something special.”
“As the arrangements started coming together, I found myself completely immersed and inspired to come up with the lyrical themes and characters to carry the songs to completion,” McMaster added. “I’m really proud of the band’s individual and collective contributions, and I think we all agree that Horns and Hammers is a triumph by any measure.”
The album’s stunning cover art – featuring a medieval warrior and his mighty steed surveying a hellish killing field – comes courtesy of renowned fantasy/sci-fi artist Claudio Bergamin whose credits include
Judas Priest (Firepower), Burning Witches (The Witch of the North), Cassius King (Field Trip) and Klassik ’78 (Phantoms), among others.
Produced and mastered by Stuart “Batlord” Laurence at Emphatic Audio in Austin, TX, Horns and Hammers was mastered for vinyl by Cris Burns. “Hell Shall Be Your Home” was recorded live in Austin TX at Kick Butt Coffee in 2019, and engineered by Ernie Basaldua with mixing by
Stuart "Batlord" Laurence.
Track Listing:
1. Horns And Hammers
2. Imperial Bloodlines
3. Dark Horse
4. Cyber Crush
5. Shattered Crosses
6. Taking Up With Serpents
7. Ferocious The Martyrs
8. Suicide Anthem
9. Chaos Maximus Eternal
10. Machine Gun (Saxon cover)*
11. Terminous
*Note: “Hell Shall Be Your Home” appears on The Metal On Metal Records version.
All songs written, recorded and performed by Ignitor, except *“Machine Gun,” originally written, recorded and performed by Saxon, Carrere Music Ltd 1980.
Cover art by Claudio Bergamin.
Line-up:
Stuart “Batlord” Laurence - Guitar
Robert Williams - Guitar
Jason McMaster - Vocals
Billy “Chainsaw” Dansfiell - Bass
Pat Doyle - Drums
Bio:
IGNITOR formed in Austin, Texas in 2003 with legendary Agony Column guitarist Stuart Laurence, Brendon Bigelow on bass, Beverly Barrington on guitar, Pat Doyle (Offenders) on drums, and vocalist Erika Swinnich. The band wanted to write music reflecting their passion for heavy, speed, and power metal.
IGNITOR quickly attracted a worldwide fan base after releasing their debut album Take To The Sky, featuring the hit "Demonslayer," in 2004 to rave reviews. Germany’s Rock Hard magazine named it "Demo of the Month.” Dies Irae (Brazil) said “Ignitor take the world by storm, playing a furious Heavy/Speed Metal, joining the high class of veteran musicians and the powerful voice of Erika Swinnich.”
IGNITOR performed at Mexico’s Monterrey Metal Fest in May 2005, appearing alongside Motorhead and Danzig. Then onto Germany’s Keep It True Festival in November 2005, where they stunned the crowd and were named "Best KIT Newcomer" by Mario’s Metal Mania magazine.
In 2007 IGNITOR released Road of Bones (Cruz del Sur Music) featuring cover art by legendary MOTORHEAD collaborator Joe Petagno. Beverly was temporarily replaced by Annah Moore on guitar for this album. The band’s sophomore effort is a deep dive into themes of pain, death, and rebirth, culminating with their triumphant anthem "Reinheitsgebot" and its rallying cry “Metal is the Law!” Blabbermouth described IGNITOR - “This is the energetic, lusty sound of a new and eager band who are ridiculously fired up to be alive, no matter what the decade.” IGNITOR toured heavily in support of the album, playing with Primal Fear and Leaves Eyes, and a notable appearance at the Valley Thrash Fest in McAllen, Texas.
In 2008, Texas metal veteran Jason McMaster (Watchtower, Howling Sycamore, Dangerous Toys, Broken Teeth, Evil United) replaced Erika’s wraith-Maiden wail with his demonic Texas drawl. The band released The Spider Queen (Cruz del Sur/Heavy Artillery) in 2009, a fairy tale of love and redemption. The band toured in support of the album, sharing stages with Fates Warning and Helstar along the way.
In 2010 IGNITOR played the Metal Up Your Tap Fest in Chicago along with Cruz del Sur label mates Bible of the Devil.
2012 saw the release of Year of the Metal Tiger (MVD Audio,) featuring fan favorite "Heavy Metal Holocaust" and the eerie polytheism of "Shadow of the Needle." “…a fiery album of traditional, hot-wired metal that’s intensely passionate and utterly authentic.” – Backstage Auctions.
IGNITOR released Mixtape '85 in 2013, a collection of beloved favorites recalling the peak years for thrash and heavy metal. The Metal Files said “…the opening solo on Into the Coven gave me chills when I first heard it.” 2013 also saw the inauguration of IGNITOR’s occasionally-annual Iron Fist Fest in their hometown of Austin, featuring Witches Mark.
The next two years produced some lineup changes. Beverly was replaced by Robert Williams (Witches Mark,) and Brendon was replaced by Billy “Chainsaw” Dansfiell (Agony Column) cementing IGNITOR’s current lineup.
In May 2016 IGNITOR performed at the Ragnarokkr Metal Apocalypse in Chicago along with Tygers of Pan Tang, Jag Panzer, and Leather Leone. The Iron Fist Fest returned in 2016 too, featuring Byfist and Death of Millions alongside IGNITOR.
In 2017 IGNITOR released Years of War 2008 – 2013, an anthology of the band’s releases during those years in a limited edition box set, including rare promo discs and assorted items from the merchandise shop. The box set is only available from the band’s website .
2017 also saw the release of the IGNITOR’s sixth album Haunted By Rock & Roll (EMP Label Group.) The song "Hatchet: The Ballad of Victor Crowley" is heard during the closing credits of the horror slasher “Victor Crowley” from Ariescope Pictures. Director Adam Green produced a NSFW video of the song featuring some key gory scenes from the movie. The band produced three other companion videos featuring the songs "No Sanctuary," "Brave The War," and "Haunted by Rock & Roll." Roppongi Rocks said “IGNITOR serves us an extra large portion of terrific heavy metal on its new album.” “The New Wave of British Heavy Metal deserves a locally designated acronym thanks to IGNITOR.” - Austin Chronicle
IGNITOR returned to Chicago in July 2018 for the Alehorn of Power X festival, appearing alongside Zuul and Bible of the Devil. IGNITOR appeared again in July at the Iron Fist Fest 3 with James Rivera’s Metal Asylum and Austin’s own Duel. Iron Fist Fest 4’s ten-band lineup in 2019 featured IGNITOR, Helstar, and Angkor Wat.
In early 2020, IGNITOR finished the work on their seventh album. After contacting Metal on Metal Records and sending the new songs, they got a positive response and soon the agreement was reached. The Golden Age of Black Magick was finally released on October 2020 on CD and all major digital platforms.
In January 2020 right before the worldwide pandemic, IGNITOR recorded a live set at Kick Butt Coffee in Austin. Later in the year the band self-released that set on a CD called Live…Before the Plague and posted it for sale on its website store.
Like most of the planet, IGNITOR spent 2020-2021 hiding out from the pandemic. Luckily that provided ample opportunity to write and hone new material. The band played a few shows here and there as venues began opening back up in 2022 and 2023, but spent most of the time writing and preparing to record their next album.
Recording began in Fall 2023 and was finished in May 2024 for the ninth IGNITOR album, Horns and Hammers (Metal on Metal). Horns and Hammers features some extra special guests – Ross “the Boss” Friedman (Dictators, Manowar,) Marc Lopes (Metal Church) and Gabriel Guardiola (Immortal Guardian). IGNITOR is especially proud of this album. The cover art was painted by Claudio Bergamin and depicts a weathered warrior in a brief moment of repose after a battle. It resembles the plight of true metal warriors like IGNITOR, who strive to inject both power and passion into their craft with every performance, keeping the flames of heavy metal stoked and smoldering for the gathered masses.
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Renowned black psych metal band, FURZE, announces the release of its highly anticipated new album, "COSMIC STIMULATION OF DARK FANTASIES". The album, set for a mind-bending release on 15 November 2024 and available for pre-order now, will take listeners on a sonic journey through the depths of darkness, the haunting beauty of the unknown, and a trip that will solidify FURZE's status as masters of the "black psych" metal sound.
To coincide with the album announcement, FURZE has released a trippy music video for the track “Marrow Creed”. The video visually embodies the album's themes of cosmic exploration, existential dread, and the allure of the forbidden. This new song is a prime example of FURZE's evolution, pushing the boundaries of its sound with a trippy and unusual soundscape.
Watch the music video to “Marrow Creed”: https://youtu.be/tyyuzdzpeUkListen to the track on
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"Cosmic Stimulation of Dark Fantasies" marks a significant milestone for FURZE, showcasing its evolution and pushing the boundaries of its signature sound. The album features a diverse range of tracks, from the psychedelic ballad "Marrow Creed" to the intense, Satanic groove of "Waswasah".
Woe J. Reaper said:
“We invite you to journey the 9th full length of FURZE - "COSMIC STIMULATION OF DARK FANTASIES". Creating sounds where eternity is haunting mankind's will for survival and barking answers seems echoing, twisting that same will to the point of hunting Man's soul back through spectral infinity.
“The album pushes the personal edge of diverse Furzement to dark delights. Heavily brandished with oldish black doom metal spirit to breed new blood: Under the umbrella Cosmic Stimulation of Dark Fantasies you have songs like Marrow Creed, a psychedelic ballad of an inner self-motion/devotion, Waswasah - a Satanic groove with whispers from a devil so potent we wish only Kings in the beyond would, but do not hear! And another 4 raw power tunes on what is no less than the 2nd (!) brand new Furze full-length in 2024 alone. Long live Black Psych Metal!”
"Cosmic Stimulation of Dark Fantasies" will be available as a stunning Gatefold LP on 15 November 2024, in a collaboration between Devoted Art Propaganda and Polytriad Fingerprints. Prepare to have your orgasmic sensibilities awakened by the return of Woe J. Reaper!
Devoted Art Propaganda have also prepared an on-demand print of the “Necromanzee“ T-shirt design reinterpreted by von Ritter. This will only be available in pre-order and will be shipped on 15 November. Devoted Art Propaganda will also distribute older Furze material - stay tuned!
Furze released its eighth album “Caw Entrance” earlier this year in CD, LP, cassette and digital formats.
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Extreme
metal force MASS PUNISHMENT unleashes its powerful new
video, "GROUND POUNDER," a track from their album "PROVING
GROUNDS DEVASTATION," out now via Wormholedeath.'Ground Pounder' is a song about an Infantryman Soldier brainwashed by the military establishment to keep marching on no matter what hell they’re faced with. This music video is the first upon release of the album “Proving Grounds Devastation”. This video was directed by both MavErick and Marc Petrick.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KpkdcgCWOw8
Mass Punishment is a 4 piece Metalcore/Extreme Metal band based out of New Jersey music designed to inform as well as hit as hard as the facts and events the songs are written about. Current events on a social, political, environmental, and economic scale. Of government corruption and depopulation with a population facing death by design.
Mass Punishment is:
Erick Laurino (Vocals)
Christopher Milos (Guitars)
Kyle Yannon (Bass)
Brian Donat (Drums)
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"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
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Track
Listing:1. Casualty of Diabolical Trial
2. Synaptic Cull
3. Choked Before First Breath
4. Omnipotence Negates Self-Affliction
5. Narcotic Exsanguination
6. Lifeblood
7. Drenched in Righteous Offal
8. Bio-Digital Convergence in the Fourth Industrial Age
Credits:
All music and lyrics by Iniquitous Savagery.
Recorded by D.P Johnson and Euan Harrison at Audio Lounge and Full Pelt studios.
Reamping, mixing and mastering by Colin Marston at The Thousand Caves.
Cover art by Giannis Nakos of Remedy Art Design.
Line-up:
Liam McCall - Vocals
Joe Fleetwood - Guitar
Chris Ryan - Bass
Euan Harrison - Drums
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Label: Grind To Death Records / Fiadh Productions
Release Date: November 28th 2024
Genre: Black Metal
For fans of: Darkthrone | Urgehal | Wolfbastard | Taake
An insignificant, impotent worm of belief came crawling from the desert sands. It brought its wheedling words of bile and honey to our home, its slow poison of false humility and father worship, eating at the hearts of those too easily swayed from sacred paths. Our steel began to rust and our blood run thin. Our mothers and our teachers, our conduits to the world that had cradled us through the centuries, were cast down and discarded as over eager boy-kings clambered across the bodies that had birthed them, scrambling desperately for the crown of the whispering worm. Under this new order of edicts and commandments seers became whores and queens became witches. And the disregarding turned to disrespecting…to dominating…to abusing…and to burning.
“Like the screams from a thousand vengeful souls from the witch’s bonfire.”- Vittra describes the sound of Völva.
From Malmö, Sweden comes the vengeful, satanic, feminist sound of Völva; a howling, hate-filled voice of rage, fuelled by the fire and the fists that have subjugated womankind since the old ways were undone by the insidious Christian contamination of the world. Born in the simmering underground cauldrons of punk and black metal the band built their foundations with a self-titled demo and the highly regarded Promises Unfold As Lies EP – and now the time for the unveiling of their mesmerising, intimidating full length debut album is at hand. Desires Profane begins with the acidic malice of ‘The Tower’ and immediately draws you into its world of flame and shadow. With its clarity edged with dirt and direct, unflinching approach ‘The Tower’ begins to carve out a strange soundscape of distinct character, with melody implied rather than simply stated. Familiar yet unsettlingly different…it’s an aura that permeates the whole album. ‘Walk With Me’, primal and chaotic, infused with anger and a sense of the forbidden that underlines the fact that Völva are born of different blood, a breed apart and your welcome into their circle is by no means assured. ‘Never Forgive’ stalks you like a blood encrusted valkyrie with a slow menace and a Transylvanian hunger, while ‘The Serpent’ sinks its needle fangs of nightmare into your quivering flesh, injecting the venom as cold flames lick at your nerve endings. The dark and ragged glory that unfolds as Desires Profane progresses is both addictive and magnificent. This is black metal at its assured and powerful, cruel and angular best, attacking with a merciless and fiercely focused purpose. Finishing with ‘Vagabond’ that brings a pagan lilt to its grimy onslaught, a hymn to forgotten times before the coming of the worm, Desires Profane leaves you in no doubt that Völva want to tear down everything that you know and set light to all you think you understand.
On November 28th Desires Profane will be unleashed on vinyl by Fiadh Productions and CD by Grind To Death Records – both versions housed in a sleeve that affirms Völva’s chosen role as the enemy, the adversary of the oppressor. Scathing and acerbic in their assault on all who support the pillars of our rotten society, this band are passionate advocates for its end. You will not hear another album this year as aflame with scorn, contempt and fury as Desires Profane – bewitching in its bitterness and spellbinding in its savagery.
Line-up:
Hedonosticia - Vocals/Bass
Vittra - Guitar/Vocals
Skuld – Drums/Vocals
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Feral have released one of the most crushing albums in the Swedish death metal vein. And it's not like they're merely imitating others; much thought and effort has been put into writing the songs and perfecting their sound which is also influenced by the US death metal bands such as Autopsy and others. Their juggernaut of an album is streaming in full now and can be found https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S41uCDpvIxA
FERAL - “TO USURP THE THRONES”
For
fans of : Dismember, Carnage, Entombed, Autopsy, Murder Squad, Fleshcrawl, Bloodbath, GraveSwedish axe-wielding death metal marauders Feral proclaimed their rights to the throne with a potent split last year with crust-ridden death metal label mates Crawl. And as promised, they launched a massive, comprehensive onslaught the following year to eliminate all competition in the Swedish death metal realm. Those familiar with their legend know their humongous heft and power but what's also notable about them is their penchant for writing detailed and highly structured songs, more so than most bands of their ilk. This is death metal that looks, sounds and feels as if it's played by real savage Vikings but it is also wisely written, backed with nearly two decades of skull-crushing experience. Musically they not only honour the ancient Nordic gods the traditional way but also skillfully assimilate influences of the darker, filthier bands from across the ocean like Autopsy into their sound and solidify it many times over. The result is an insurmountable wall of sound that not only overwhelms and conquers but also makes room for tantalizing solos, menacing slower passages, and of course, the neck-snapping groovy parts. With 'To Usurp the Thrones', Feral have once again showed why they're the irrefutable contenders to the Swedish death metal throne and have delivered one of the most accomplished albums in the style in recent times.
Line up
David Nilsson - Vocals
Viktor Klingstedt - Bass
Markus Lindahl - Guitar
Sebastian Lejon - Guitar
Roger Markström - Drums
Artwork by Costin Chioreanu (Grave)
Track listing
1. To Drain the World of Light
2. Vile Malediction
3. Deformed Mentality
4. Bound to the Dead
5. The Devouring Storm
6. Spirits Without Rest
7. Decimated
8. Phantoms of Antiquity
9. Soaked in Blood
10. Into the Ashes of History
11. Stripped of Flesh
Release date - October 18th, 2024
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Unleash
the power of pure death/thrash metal with the debut album “Attack of the Zombie
Cans” from Cult of Orpist! Hailing from Greece, this band is a force to be
reckoned with, delivering a brutal mix of death and thrash metal that will
leave you headbanging and moshing with reckless abandon. This release is not for the faint of heart – it’s raw, aggressive, and packed with crushing riffs, pounding drums, and ferocious vocals. This is the type of metal that will leave you feeling energized and empowered, ready to conquer the world.
Members:
Hector Sohos - Vocals/Bass
Chris Panagitsas - Rhythm Guitar
George Dimitrakakis - Lead Guitar
Sotos Dimitropoulos - Drums
Attack of the Zombie Cans(Lyrics)
Blood moon is rising and they're rising from their graves
The cans of death are searching for their preys
You are condemned and they are thirsty for your life
The scent of death is dripping from their eyes.
Run!
Revenge, attack of zombie cans
Run for your life!
Run!
You can't escape the smell of blood
Dripping from their metal veins.
Stabbing, slicing, eating
20 pounds of human flesh
You're gonna run but you are running to your death
They are ecstatic, made of metal and undead
You cannot kill them, or drink them - you are dead!
Run!
Revenge, attack of zombie cans
Run for your life!
Run!
You can't escape the smell of blood
Dripping from their metal veins.
Teratogenesis, his name is Joe
He's gonna run you down into your darkest foe
Lamentation upon your life
You're gonna feel the scent of death until you die
Teratogenesis,
Feel the pain inside your darkest bliss.
Run!
Revenge, attack of zombie cans
Run for your life!
Run!
You can't escape the smell of blood
Dripping from their metal veins.
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After the release of the single in digital format, which has reached 5K streams on Spotify, Italian Doomsters EPITAPH present the official lyric video of the song "KINGDOM OF SLUMBER" a manifesto of the dark and epic sound played by the band, and the first track taken from new album "PATH TO OBLIVION". Give it a look at https://youtu.be/8Kodbqpkibk
Created by Tiago Silva on the amazing graphics designed by Dimitri Corradini, it makes us understand that the journey towards the oblivion has begun and Doom Metal, Progressive and Esotericism are the coordinates.
First work to have Ricky Dal Pane (singer of the band Witchwood) behind the microphone, this is definitively an album for fans of Candlemass, Pentagram, Solstice, Solitude Aeturnus, Black Sabbath, Trouble.
DOOM ON!!!
"Path To Oblivion" LP/CD/tape/bundle could be pre-ordered at https://shorturl.at/RtoNK
Line-up:
Mauro Tollini: drums
Nicola Murari: bass
Lorenzo Loatelli: guitars
Ricky Dal Pane: vocals
Style:Epic Doom Metal with elements of classic Heavy Metal and Progressive
Similar artists:
Candlemass, Pentagram, Solstice, Solitude Aeturnus, Black Sabbath, Trouble
Cover artwork created by Luciana Nedelea
Tracklist:
1. Path To Oblivion
2. Embraced By Worms
3. Condemned To Flesh
4. Nameless Demon
5. She's Reborn In Blasphemy
6. Voices Behind The Wall
7. Kingdom Of Slumber
8. Fall From Grace
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Detroit (MI) - Melodic/Power Thrashers, AMONG THESE ASHES will release new album, EMBERS OF ELYSIUM, December 6 on Alone Records! The album clocks in at over an hour of music and features 12 new tracks, plus a bonus song, from the band.
A lyric video for new single, "Serpents Among Rats," is available now at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WkXeZ215GHM
"It's very hard for me to pick a favorite track of ours because I have to love the track in order for it to make it on one of our albums," explains guitarist Richard Clark. "That said, 'Serpents Among Rats' is exceptionally memorable for me because it embodies all of my favorite elements of metal. It's melodic, heavy, and aggressive; the lyrics are clever, the vocals are delivered beautifully, and the band is crushing. Lyrically, this track is about how the societal elite, particularly politicians, manipulate and fuel division among the people. The lyrics encourage seeing through that behavior and unifying to rise above it."
As for the forthcoming album, Embers of Elysium, Clark goes on to say that it "is quite the leap for us in every aspect from Dominion Enthroned. Where Dominion was a full concept album, the first eight tracks on Embers of Elysium are standalone, and the last four tracks are part of a fictional sci-fi/horror concept called Chronicles of the Obsidian Reign. I can say with confident humility that every song on this album was crafted and delivered without compromise. The wide range of all of our influences is on display on this album. I think we executed it tastefully and with precision, and I hope it resonates powerfully with listeners."
Track
Listing:1. Embers of Elysium
2. Serpents Among Rats
3. Faceless War Machines
4. Of One Blood
5. Stronger Than Death
6. Storm Within
7. The Undertow
8. The Enemy In I
9. Through Ethereal Voids
10. The Hybrid Bloodline
11. A Presence Unknown
12. The Obsidian Reign
*13. The Undertow (feat. Brooke Rousseau)
*Bonus track, featuring vocalist Brooke Rousseau.
Credits:
Recorded by Among These Ashes.
Mixed and mastered by Matt Roach.
Cover Art by Jayson Cessna
Line-Up:
Richard Clark: lead/rhythm guitar, backing vocals, production, and songwriter
Jean-Pierre Abboud (JP): Lead and harmony vocals. JP is also the vocalist for traditional metal band, Traveler
Dylan Hamann: Rhythm guitar.
Kane Bochatyn: Bass
Kyle Wagner: Drums
Bio:
Among These Ashes is a melodic power/thrash metal band hailing from Detroit, Michigan (USA). The band's central focus is the creation of stellar, highly-memorable metal songs. The group's sound is crushingly heavy and punctuated by cerebral arrangements, thought-provoking lyrics, and dynamic shifts in tempo and aggression. Among These Ashes' debut musical offering, Dominion Enthroned, is a conceptual tour de force, inspired by modern societal parallels and struggles. Originally released independently, the record was later re-released under a single-album contract with Alone Records on vinyl and CD formats.
In April 2023, the band released an original single, entitled "The Enemy in I," which lyrically chronicles the woes of self-destruction. The band recorded a cover of "Sirens" by Savatage as an accompaniment to this release. In March 2024, Among These Ashes independently released a cover of W.A.S.P. track, "Restless Gypsy."
The band features Jean-Pierre Abboud (Traveler) on lead and harmony vocals, Dylan Hamann (Variform) and Richard Clark on lead and rhythm guitars, Kane Bochatyn on bass, and Kyle Wagner (Nethergate) on drums. Together, this line-up is committed to its vision of consistently delivering uncompromisingly heavy music to the metal hordes.
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Listen to “Aderlater” here: https://song.link/aderlater“We wrote the track Aderlater with the full band after J.D. and Stef came up with some chords that went nowhere,” said the band. “We were all listening to a lot of post-punk and new wave and most of us attended concerts by The Cure around the time.”
“If I recall correctly Mitch came up with the intro drum pattern and we changed the 6/8 we had to a 4/4 beat and wrote basically the entire song on the spot. The lead in the chorus came from Tristan from another old composition we never finished. It all fell into place, so to speak.”
“Lyrically the song deals with laying bare uncomfortable and personal feelings for the sake of music. It is, in a way, an ode to insecurity.”
Noctambulist are an atmospheric post-black metal outfit from Tilburg, the Netherlands. Formed in 2015 between housemates J.D. Kaye, Sam C.A. and Mitchell Scheerder, they set out to create a hard-hitting, melancholic style of black metal that draws inspiration from other genres such as post-rock, shoegaze, new wave and post-punk.
Noctambulist stand for contrasts. Serotonin summits and strung-out canyons. The empty and the grandiose. The beautiful and the appalling.
After defining their sound and completing the lineup with guitarists Tristan Tabbers and Stef Heesakkers they released their full-length debut “Noctambulist I: Elegieën” via Northern Silence Productions. Their second album will be released through These Hands Melt, with more information to be unveiled soon.
Noctambulist are
J.D. Kaye – Vocals & Guitar
Stef Heesakkers – Guitar
Tristan Tabbers – Guitar
Sam C.A. – Bass
Mitchell Scheerder - Drums
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Finnish black metal band NOITASAPATTI is set to release their new studio album 'SANKARIN MATKA' on November 29th 2024 via Inverse Records.
The second single 'HENKIEN POLULLA' is released today and it's available here: https://push.fm/fl/noitasapatti-henkien
The band comments:
"Musically the song represents a more straightforward side of the album “Sankarin matka” and it's probably the closest that we get to a traditional second-wave black metal sound on this album. It will also be the track for our first official music video, released later during 2024.
The lyrics continue the storyline that goes on throughout the album. In this part the narrator, after seeing signs in flames, strives to get closer to the Spirits he worships. The track has been a solid choice in our live setlist since its completion."
Sankarin Matka CD pre-order available https://inverse-records.myshopify.com/products/noitasapatti-sankarin-matka-cd-pre-order
Listen to the first single 'Paluu liekkeihin' https://push.fm/fl/noitasapatti-paluu
Biography:NOITASAPATTI was born in spring 2017 in Pori, Finland by Erakko (vocals), Liekkiö (guitars, keyboards), Mielivalta (guitars) and Rampa (bass). Soon after that, Rienaaja joined us as a drummer and the first line-up was complete. After a couple of months of intensive rehearsing and composing, we recorded our first demo, “Vaellamme kuin Taivaankappaleet” on december 2017 and released it on CDr-format spring 2018. First live-show took place in our hometown also in the same spring. After that, Rampa left the band and Erakko began to play bass. Next year we recorded a second demo, “Aarnivalkean ajamana” and played some gigs. In 2020, we made a split-album with another Finnish band HOLLOW CORPSE. After some line-up changes, Häviö came to the band at the end of 2020 and a few months later, Kadonnut also joined the band to play keyboards. In summer 2021, we finally recorded our first full-length album “Kuolemattomille maille”. After a few successful live-shows it was time to record our second full-length album, “Sankarin matka” (A hero’s journey) in summer 2023. Album is now recorded, mixed, and mastered, and we are more satisfied with the result than ever before!
Our music can be described as 1990’s black metal with lots of melodies and even “burzumic” atmosperes. Also, you can hear influences from early British death/doom, epic viking metal and even some old school progressive music. Vocals are quite original “howling” and also heavily Burzum-influenced screams. Lyrics are written in Finnish.
Track list:
1. Tulikipuna
2. Tuhatkasvoinen
3. Sankarin matka
4. Paluu liekkeihin
5. Käskyläisen sanat
6. Henkien polulla
7. Matka halki myrskyjen
8. Tähtivaeltaja
Album cover by Mika Huumonen
Line-up:
Erakko - Vocals, Bass, Mouth Harp, Horns
Liekkiö - Guitars
Häviö - Drums
Kadonnut - Keyboards
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Los Angeles (CA) - One-man Melodic Death/Black Metal act, THE MOSAIC WINDOW, has joined forces with Invisible Oranges for the premiere of "ASHES LIKE ANVILS," the second single from forthcoming album, HEMASANCTUM. Click to stream below! https://www.invisibleoranges.com/the-mosaic-window-ash-like-anvils/
The Mosaic Window will release Hemasanctum, November 15 on Willowtip Records! The album will be available on CD, vinyl LP, cassette, and digital formats.
"Hemasanctum sprawls and ponders along its path, examining shared trials and tribulations obscured behind cryptic language and annihilating blast beats. Memorable melodic lines are a major focus, but so is shifting pacing that cycles through pure black metal aggression and cathartic slowdowns."- Invisible Oranges
The Mosaic Window mastermind, Andrew Steven Brown, released the following statement concerning the album:
“Hemasanctum is a concept album that explores my current thoughts on life, relationships (parent-child), and loss. While it may or may not be obvious, the album starts with a song about birth and ends with a song about death. In between are songs intentionally out of order (like the roller-coaster timeline we all experience) subtly relating to topics like self-awareness, mental health, abortion, religion, and grief.
This album is the first Mosaic Window record to feature a real drummer - Gabe Seeber of Abigail Williams, Vale of Pnath, Obscura (live), Decrepit Birth (live), Carach Angren (live), and many more. Additionally, I am still in awe that there are two guest solos from the legendary (and possibly my favorite) guitarist Andy LaRocque. Both Andy and Gabe absolutely nailed their parts, and I couldn’t be more elated for their presence on the record.
Hemasanctum was written and recorded between October 2023 - February 2024 at my home studio, and mixed by Damian Herring over the Summer of 2024. I am so proud of this album, and hope listeners can appreciate it too. Cheers!”
Pre-order:https://willowtip.com/bands/details/the-mosaic-window.aspx
https://themosaicwindow.bandcamp.com/album/hemasanctum
Track Listing:
1. Incantation to Summon the Unstable
2. The Pounding of Hooves
3. Black Bethlehem
4. Turibulum
5. Ash Like Anvils
6. Night Disease
7. Shrouded in Pain
8. Hymn to Silence the Light
Credits:
Andrew Steven Brown - Vocals, Guitars, Bass, Producing, Engineering.
Damian Herring - Mixing and Mastering.
Additional Musicians:
Gabe Seeber - Drums
Andy LaRocque - Guitar Solos (Tracks 2 and 4)
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This offering of crust-tinged Black/Death Metal comes on the tail of 2020’s dual releases of the “Alcoholic Polyneuropathic Freaks in Hell” single and the COVID-19 Reset EP cassette, also released by Boris Records. The new album contains 12 all-new tracks mastered by Damian Herring.
An introduction to the album from the band:
"We are more than pleased to finally be releasing the album of Insect Politics. The vision that ultimately became this recording was initially conceived in early 2020 immediately after production wrapped up on the 'Alcoholic Polyneuropathic Freaks in Hell' single. It feels almost an eternity ago that these events came to pass, with a global pandemic descending upon us and completely upheaving the state of the band, as well as the numerous life events that followed.
The one constant in this time for Chris [T. Hammer] and Jake [Benedict], as our planned tour evaporated and local gigs dried up, was the prospect of recording the songs for release in our very first full-length. The actual composition of the tracks seems almost a blur, with three of the first songs written occurring in a matter of months in the early stages of the pandemic and being recorded and mixed by mid-2021, and the remainder of the songs being composed by late 2021.
However, the production to finish recording that last set of songs proved a major challenge, as we set out to create our most ambitious and uncompromising structures yet. What resulted exceeded even our own expectations and initial vision. As we wrapped up post-production, both of us noted that this album truly represents an ending: a conclusion of what we initially set out to do in 2017, which was to marry our artistic influences — the Celtic Frosts and the Graves and the His Heroes are Gone and the Morbid Angels… and the Impetigos… — into a cohesive and novel expression which was singular, sharp, and pointed in its rebellion against the wrongs of humanity, and simultaneously broad in its footprint, sonic approach, and modes of worship. But, every ending is also a beginning, and we also realized that selections from this album contain the blueprint for the next era of the band. The assault will continue…."
Track
Listing:1. Social Ruin
2. Insect Politics
3. Anger/Despair (Interlude)
4. A.S.S. III — The Borderland Wars
5. Bliss
6. La Canzone di Mary Woodhouse (Interlude)
7. The Gates of Hell
8. Boomer Death
9. Intentional Under Performance
10. Winner of the Franchise Wars
11. The Serpent and the Sickle
12. Eusocial Demesne
Credits:
Recorded and mixed at Hammer Studios, Smyrna GA.
Mastered at Subterranean Watchtower Studios.
Front cover insect art by Jeremy Snevil.
Additional front cover and vinyl label components by Warhead Art.
Album layout by Misanthropic Aggression with graphical assistance from Sam Leyja (Boris Records).
Line-up:
Jake Benedict -- Lead Vocals, Drums
Chris T. Hammer -- Guitar, Bass, Vocals
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Death metal outfit VOMIT FORTH has delivered their punishing new album, TERRIFIED OF GOD. Following up on the success of their 2022 release Seething Malevolence , the band’s latest full-length pushes the boundaries of extreme metal, offering twelve tracks of unrelenting intensity and atmospheric dread.
A willingness to explore and incorporate influences from across a wide sonic landscape has always set VOMIT FORTH apart from their metal peers, and TERRIFIED OF GOD is here to solidify the band as a mainstay act in the metal community. The band’s live show is just as punishing as the record, and with an upcoming tour supporting The Black Dahlia Murder and Dying Fetus, more audiences will witness Vomit Forth’s violent attack.
Stream the new album here: https://vomitforth.lnk.to/TerrifiedOfGodNe
Genre : Barbagia Dark FolkLabel : Masked Dead Records / Sulphur Music |
Release date : October 31st 2024
If north Europe has Wardruna, Heilung and Forndom, Italy has ILIENSES. This could not be possible but from Sardinia, the island of the ancient Nuragic civilizations, whose traditions and languages still live nowdays.
Keep in mind what follows: although the style it's ritualistic and Folk-driven, such as the one developed in North Europe which often makes of the "Nordic" matrix the only possible one, ILIENSES do not make any syncretism. The language, sounds, traditional instruments, themes and inspirations sticks only to Sardinian lands, history and culture, especially the one of Barbagia - the vast mountainous region in the inner Sardinia.
ILIENSES Dark Folk music it's ritualistic, thickly atmospheric and deeply evocative of Barbagia's mysteries and spirits. The band plays with self-constructed traditional instruments, sings in Sardinian language and makes use of A Tenore chants, a Sardinian autochthon kind of throat singing. Lyrics are strictly in Sardian autochthon language, and speaks about poetry, legends, facts and stories of Sardinian popular culture, an ancient culture which is still alive nowdays thanks to the oral transmission and the islander kind of society.
A few words about Jae, from ILIENSES:
"Lost in the undefined time and space of visions that manifest themselves in their primal sacredness, we felt the importance of searching for our roots. In particular, we tried to understand how the forms that make us up also make up earth, water, fire and stars and how they reach us through an audible and silent language. We recognize their vibrations but not their location in our mind, and hence the need to find the key, the "Jae" of the mystery that opens hidden portals.
Stones, woods, tombs, Domus, wells and Nuraghe, our primordial homes, are all thousands of years old living matter and are the places where we started chasing the thread of time, attached to both life and death. At the other end of the thread, we found esoteric figures, some appealing and some ominous, who hold with the same thread the extremes of everything, the beginning and the end of every being and every form, of men and even of time itself."
Sale Points:
Barbagia Dark Folk - Sardinian ritualistic Folk music, stylistically close to Wardruna and Heilung;
Played with self-constructed traditional instruments;
Lyrics in Sardinian autochthon language;
Ritualistic, evocative and atmospheric soundtrack-alike music;
ILIENSES it's not just music, but also CULTURE.
The band often plays in sites of archaeological value, such as the "Tombe Dei Giganti" and "Nuraghi", ancient structures of Nuragic populations.
Tracklist:
1) Jae
2) Tzonca
3) Eròes
4) Hampsicora
5) Ili Lur In Nurac Sessar
6) Animas
7) Arbèschet
ILIENSES are:
Mauro Medde & Natascia Talloru
Recording, mixing and mastering by Mauro Medde (ILI Music Studios) Photography: Gianfranco Delussu
Artwork: Arturo Grieco & Natascia Talloru
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After the first single, the title-track "The Kingdoom" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jT4vS51KhUo
ENDLESS DARK reveal a second cut from their debut album, "Alone in Paradise": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Ies4WMOUXw
Formed in March 2022 by Florin Cucerzan (guitar and vocals) and Liviu Voda (guitar), the band was later joined by Dragos Benyovszky (bass and vocals), Catalin Chereji (keyboards) and Arpi Bogar (drums) to what nowadays is a determined quintet.
ENDLESS DARK strive to provide an atmosphere reminiscing to it's name, music-wise a Gothic Doom Metal band with Death and Black Metal influences. The sound, the message of the lyrics, the harmonic chaos, the obscure melody, they all create a cell of emotions bringing all that the name ENDLESS DARK holds within!
"The Kingdoom" is the first album of the Romanian band ENDLESS DARK, a material that preaches about a metaphorical entity by his name... the "kingdoom". This "kingdoom" is rather an idea, a morbid kind of thinking into the unknown, the mythical, the mystical, the dark path of the obscure idea of what afterlife could be, and of course... the ENDLESS DARK. The lyrics are reminiscing of death, many songs evoking a macabre tone in their lyrics while also holding high a very tiny touch of hope... or lack of it, from the melodic, chaotic harmony of the sound.
"From cold and shadows...
We rise under the darkest moon, beyond the mist of time that brings up the ENDLESS DARK!
Embrace the lost words, burn down the sun!
Restless revenants roaming the darkest depths of this existence, we fight for our unlight to become the Age of the Dark!
We shall rise the darkest light in the hopes of eternal peace!
We follow the mythical path of everlasting unlight to bring the peace amongst disturbed dead...
Let us reveal the ancient wisdom lost in time!
Let us bring you... The Kingdoom!"
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ONE WITH THE RIVERBED – “SUCCUMB”
Label: DusktoneRelease Date: October 25th 2024
Genre: Atmospheric Black/Post Metal
For fans of: Gloson | Ghost Bath | Harakiri For The Sky | An Autumn For Crippled Children
Hailing from Kalamazoo, Michigan, One With The Riverbed are a band whose music draws upon the essential, elemental forces of life itself. Vibrant, pulsing, agonized and exhilarating it reaches into the very core of those who find themselves engulfed by its gargantuan onslaught, broken open by its emotional power and exposed to its harsh truths and unflinching, penetrative gaze. Corrosive black metal crashes against the monolithic shores of a vast post-metal landscape, the tumbling riffs and ethereal melodies entwine forming something staggering and too colossal to comprehend and yet shot through with intensely intimate emotion – a glorious paradox of scale that has never been more effective than on the band’s imminent second full length album, Succumb.
Beginning with current single, the grand, portentous ‘Infested’, Succumb, gathers you up in its arms and carries you into its rampaging tumult of sound. Within the irresistible torrent you are sometimes gasping for breath, riding the crest of foaming, roaring waves and sometimes absorbed into the shadows and aquamarine twilight beneath the surface, skimming across the silent stones of a secret, submerged world. It’s a thrilling, bewildering, excoriating journey through an array of internal landscapes, dreamscapes and soundscapes. Within the world of ‘Dominion’ heartbreaking beauty emerges tentatively from the raging darkness, stays long enough to bewitch and enchant, then slips away again as suddenly as it arrived, utterly consumed, leaving the listener bereft – the sense of loss tangible. When ‘Purified’ casts you into the still shallows of ‘Adaptation’ you can float upon its reflective, echoing notes gazing at a sky obscured by tears, while vocals ripped apart with desolate emotion flay the layers of experience from your broken flesh. The potency of this collection of songs lies in its sheer emotive force that speaks in a voice both god-like and child-like to the universal hopes and fears within us all; the love, grief, shame and spirit that combine and coalesce in our veins.
From their beginnings amongst the forests and wetlands of their Kalamazoo home in 2017, One With The Riverbed always knew that they wanted to push the boundaries of the post-metal genre, to expand the palette of sounds that were the staple diet of other bands. The searing emotions that raged within their creative spirit demanded dissonance, cried out for soul-scarring textures and the unbridled harshness that black metal could supply…and with Succumb they have reached the overwhelming apogee of that creative vision. Succumb will be unleashed by Dusktone on October 25th – prepare for blinding revelation, shocking transformation and total disintegration…
Line-up:
John Scott – Guitar
Bryan Neterer – Guitar
Lisa Bridenstine – Bass
Jimmy Welty – Drums
Jared Koons – Vocals
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Century
Media Records are pleased to announce the start of the upcoming SECOND
CHAPTER of the comprehensive catalogue re-issue campaign for legendary
and groundbreaking Death Metallers EDGE OF SANITY, who
were fronted by Swedish vocalist, multi-instrumentalist and acclaimed metal
producer Dan Swanö (Opeth, Katatonia, Dissection, etc.).Long out of print, never previously available in certain formats or in any properly re-worked re-issue version, as well as enhanced by tons of exciting extra-material, these definitive re-issues come efficiently all re-mastered by Swanö himself and partly even shine in a new light via additional remix efforts as bonus.
And in order to showcase the impressing remastering as well as bonus remix treatment given to some of the material, you can now also check out the EDGE OF SANITY digital singles “Darkday (Remaster 2024)” as well as “Darkday (Remix 2024)” , taken from the 2CD and Digital Album format from the upcoming “The Spectral Sorrows” re-issue, on all DSP’s as well as in visualizers:
"Darkday (Remaster 2024)": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9E79fNEmhBI
"Darkday (Remix 2024)": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kj87xI05nL0
NEWS 12.10.2024
HEREZA - " DECOMPOSED BEYOND RECOGNITION"
TORMENT OF SOULS – “MORTUUS EST I “
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Dark Descent Records heralds the first coming of ABERRATOR - a yet unknown entity devoted to the ancient arts of death metal mastery.
The
band's debut album BECKONING TRIBULATION is now on Dark
Descent Records.
“Beckoning Tribulation is a lens into the human condition, the inevitable decline due to the innate zealotry and hypocrisy within our species,” states ABERRATOR vocalist N.H. “The triumphant proclamation of the death of god and the impending doom of mankind as it struggles within the vacuum this creates.”
Order Beckoning Tribulation at:
www.darkdescentrecords.com/shop
https://darkdescentrecords.bandcamp.com/album/beckoning-tribulation
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Founded in 2022 between G.P and N.H from New Zealand - with P.F from Canada on session drums, ABERRATOR pulls no punches, unleashing Beckoning Tribulation, a devastating full-length, straight out of the gate. Influenced by the darkest of death metal and death/doom - particularly of US and Finnish origins - the band fit the Dark Descent roster like a key to a crypt.
Tracklisting:
1. Plague Monarch Ascendant
2. Flagellation Crusade
3. Doomed Quintessence
4. Beckoning Tribulation
5. Spiritual Attrition
6. Emissary of Suffering
7. ...Of the Crucible
The album comes clad in a masterful gravure/woodcut-style piece from the inimitable mind of Alex Shadrin from Nether Temple Design: “The artwork represents the above concepts. Betrayal hidden with the guise of civility; blades plunged into another's backs to complete the ouroboros. Murder, cunning and cowardice act in unison as tools of victory and ultimately defeat.”
ABERRATOR is:
G.P - Guitars and Bass
N.H - Vocals
P.F - Drums
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SUIDAKRA – “DARKANAKRAD”
Release: 07. November 2024
Exactly 30 years to the month after the band was founded, German melodic/Celtic death metallers SUIDAKRA present their 15th studio album! Musically, the band seem to be returning to their early years with these 11 tracks, as DarkanakraD is undoubtedly dominated by melodic death metal parts, but at the same time also undergoes further development. The album sounds as fresh and powerful as if the band had sprung from a fountain of youth.
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Label: Xtreem Music
Release Date: October 22nd 2024
Genre: Thrash Metal
For fans of: Sodom | Slayer | Destruction | Devastation
He tears away the restricting shroud of memories and past battles, won and lost and brushes the grave dirt from his cold skin. He spits an errant worm from between his broken teeth and tests the edge of his blade against the flesh of his thumb. The skin parts and a sluggish stream of thick, black blood trickles lazily into his palm, forming a dark, shining pool. He stares for a moment at the image of his face, captured in the quickly congealing fluid; part man, part mask – all monster. But this is no time for dreaming, no time for thinking or reflecting. Death is calling. The Anialator is back and there’s killing to be done!
Six years on from their last release, the Rise To Supremacy EP and decades since the ragged violence of the Anialator and Anialator II records, which still hold a special place in the hearts of many thrashers, Texan legends Anialator are back and finally unleashing their first full length album – Death Is Calling! A seven track nail bomb of classic thrash sounds, straight from the underground, there has been no dilution of the Anialator sound by the modern genre blending plague…but neither is this some pastiche of past glories. From the white knuckle ride along the razor’s edge of chaos and darkness that is opener ‘Kill Til Death’, it’s clear that Anialator are still raw, still savage, still vicious but they’re now operating at a higher level of precision and power. With the brilliantly barbaric vocals, searing lead work and accomplished song writing there can be no doubt that Death Is Calling represents Anialator’s finest work to date. From the awesome ‘Iron Grinder’, a gritty invocation of evil, to ‘Battlefield Messiah’ with its torrent of Slayerized riffs that cuts a swathe through its enemies and leaves bloody carnage in its wake, this album is relentless. There’s no filler here, with every track standing proud in the frontline trench, with gritted teeth and blood boiling with uncontrollable aggression and adrenaline. These songs are made for the pit, for headbanging until your neck breaks, for ear-bleeding volume…this full length album may have been a long time coming, but it is everything that fans could have hoped for and more.
Mastered by the in demand Arthur Rizk (Cavalera Conspiracy, Cro-Mags, Kreator etc) Death Is Calling possesses a visceral power, the dirt and dried blood under its ragged finger nails evident in each snarling riff and venomous vocal exhortation. When Anialator and Death Is Calling are exhumed by Xtreem Music on October 22nd it will be shockingly apparent that this is no footnote to a career, no last twitching of a once renowned corpse – this is a new beginning, a devastating resurgence of a band who are back and deadlier than ever. Join them, or start running...
Recording line-up:
Alex Dominguez - Bass
JD De La Rosa – Guitars/Drums
Tony Gomez – Vocals
Additional live members:
Daniel Garcia - Drums
Fernando Salinas - Rhythm and lead Guitars
https://www.xtreemmusic.com/
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Listen to "In The Gravelight" on streaming https://push.fm/fl/warfarer-gravelight
The band comments the single:
"In the Gravelight delves into the protagonist's descent into madness, where guilt and past deeds consume him from within."
A Tale Beyond the Pale CD PRE-ORDER available here :
Watch Brotherslayer music video: https://youtu.be/My-6xbnEEmo
Watch Heir Uncrowned video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0AmN6t0Mj5Y
Track
list:
01. Heir Uncrowned
02. As the Portents Foretold
03. Brotherslayer
04. Bereaver
05. Betrayer
06. In the Gravelight
07. March Through the Endless Snow
08. The Gates to Realms Beyond
Cover art by Sofia Sinivuori
Biography:
Born from the frost of Northern Finland in 2013, Warfarer weaves chilling tales of small people's great struggles amidst ancient myths. Their ferocious blend of melodic death metal and symphonic elements bites like the freezing wind and grips you like the flu.
After releasing an EP in 2017 and undergoing a complete reincarnation with new singles in 2018 and 2020, the band is more alive than ever, preparing for war with brutal new songs and sharpened axes. Their upcoming concept album, 'A Tale Beyond the Pale', set for release in 2024, delves into the Finnish myth of the Brotherslayer, taking listeners on a journey through jealousy, scheming, Viking raids, duels under the northern lights, and an eventual descent into guilt and madness.
Line-up:
Kalle Puutio - Lead Vocals, Rhythm Guitars
Seppo Kolehmainen - Lead Guitars, Backing Vocals
Klaus Telenius - Bass, Backing Vocals
Tuomas Rahikainen - Keyboards, Backing Vocals
Julius Lehtonen - Drums
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https://www.youtube.com/@warfarerband
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Prepare to descend into the abyss. Blackened death metal project BODYBUILDER has signed with Wormholedeath for the release of their harrowing EP, "THERE'S NO THERE, THERE". Mark your calendars, for this sonic onslaught is set to pulverize your senses on November 15th, 2024.
Emerging from the shadows of Los Angeles in 2018, Bodybuilder is the singular vision of mastermind Nicholas Capaldi. Weaving a tapestry of despair and dread, Capaldi utilizes a potent arsenal of synthesizers, tortured vocals, and pulverizing drum programming.
"There's No There, There" signifies a bold new chapter for Bodybuilder. This isn't your typical black metal fare. Imagine a relentless sonic storm, a relentless torrent of anguish howling its terrifying symphony. Distorted synthesizers paint a bleak yet atmospheric canvas, transporting the listener on a harrowing journey through nightmares escapes, and existential abysses.
Capaldi
draws inspiration from the dark visions of literary giants like William
Gibson, Cormac McCarthy, Philip K. Dick, and H.P. Lovecraft. The resulting
soundscape mirrors their bleak narratives: a descent into a dreamscape that
spirals endlessly into a terrifying void.
This is more than music. It's an experience you won't forget.
Tracklist
1. Separating Twins
2. Vera’s Moth
3. Charon
4. About a Hanging, Pt.2
5. Somebody, Something, Somewhere
6. Thalassa
https://bodybuilder.bandcamp.com/album/unknown-kadath
Format: Digitale CD / Fysieke CD
Label: Anti-Hero Records
Distribution: Suburban
For fans of. Dimmu Borgir, Cradle of Filth, Shade Empire, Hollenthon, Septic Flesh, Fleshgod Apocalypse, Ne Obliviscaris and so on….
Artefacts is a Belgian bandproject aimed at bringing the highest level of musical experiences to the listener. What can only be described as an epic movie score fused with thundering guitars, blistering drums and haunting screams, the band combines the bombast of a symphonic orchestra with the darkness of black metal, while adding a progressive touch.
The mission from the outset was to give the audience an all-inclusive experience, encompassing music, images and an expansive storyline and thus, ‘The Titan Chronicles’ was born: an entire universe, in which the base story line is set, was conceived.
The album was recorded, mixed and mastered by Bram Dewachter and Tim Van Doorn at Big Dog Recordings. The core of the outfit consists of Siegfried Mercelis (keys and orchestration) and Niklaas Reinhold (vocals), both years of experience playing in Lemuria. The present line up consists of current and former members of Slaughter The Giant, Manic Movement, Lost Department and Valkyre.
The album will be released on Anti-Hero Records, a new Belgian label founded by Tony de Block(Midas Studio, Red Hot, Belgian Vinyl Pressing Plant).
Tracklist:
01. Prologue Gods and Mortals
02. Nephereth
03. The Tower of Irth-Anshar
04. Dragonfall
05. Interlude Her brine embrace
06. The Path of No Return
07. Augur the Age of Darkness
08. Corruption(Glory for the fall)
09. Epilogue For the dead and the undying
The full line-up of the band is as follows:
Siegfried Mercelis – keys and orchestration, composer, songwriting, lyrics, story
Niklaas Reinhold – harsh vocals and narration, lyrics
Tom Everaert – bass
Tom Leemans – lead and rhythm guitars
Hans Jacobs – rhythm and lead guitars
Joren Baert – drums
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Rising Swiss black/death metal force TYRMFAR has signed a deal with Wormholedeath for their upcoming EP, SYMBIOSIS, set to be unleashed on the world on March 28th, 2025. This partnership marks a significant milestone for the band as they continue their relentless ascent in the world of extreme metal.
"We are very excited to announce that our next EP will be released with WormHoleDeath Records!" exclaims the band. "We are very much looking forward to working with them. In addition to having already signed major productions, the label turns out to be very professional with available and helpful people. We will be able to benefit from their large network of contacts and their many years of experience."
Hailing from the Swiss mountains, Tyrmfar quickly rose through the ranks of extreme metal after their 2013 inception. Their 2015 debut EP, In The Depths Of A Dark Spirit, and 2017’s acclaimed Human Abomination set the stage for performances at major European festivals like Metal Days, earning them praise from Daily Rock as “artists who can shake the most seasoned headliners.” Their second album, Renewal Through Purification, showcased a powerful blend of black and death metal. In 2022, they pushed boundaries further with Dialectic of Ego and the Unconscious, leading to a European tour with Gorgoroth. Tyrmfar is now poised to claim their place on the world stage.
"Symbiosis" EP represents a further exploration of their compositional boundaries. Dedicated to bringing out the best in each member, the band invested significant effort into the creative process. Drawing on their collective years of experience, they sought to authentically convey their emotions through music. Against the backdrop of a tense ecological and social climate, the lyrics address these issues, expressing a sense of unease and confusion about humanity's relationship with nature.
Strongly influenced by Scandinavian black and death metal from the late 90s and early 2000s, the EP also incorporates modern elements. Given the band members' diverse musical tastes, the songwriting process involved a collaborative effort to blend their preferred styles. The band places great importance on emotional expression, believing that a strong connection with the audience is essential to their live performances.
“Pilgrimage of Oneness” is available now on all major digital platforms: https://orcd.co/pilgrimageofoneness
Tracklist
1. Pilgrimage of Oneness
2. Symphony of Pain
3. Haunted by the Truth
4. The Hubris of Humanity, Pt.1
5. The Reckoning, Pt.2
Kévin Sanchez - Guitars
Florian Métrailler- Guitars
Quentin Brunner - Drums - Backing vocals
Robin Délèze - Voice
Yannick Dulon – Bass
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Denigrate's singer Galzi tells about the song:
"This is the fastest and shortest song on the upcoming album. You could maybe call it radio friendly track. It's made by our guitarists Sepi and Teemu with their supernaturally ethereal collaboration. We didn't plan the album to have this kind of musical approach included but mainly just teenage-like enthusiasm and persistence of searching and finding and the joy that comes from that.
Lyrics narrate under the feminine theme of the album. They are about connection and search of meaning. They are about admiration that is longing for response, and the panic of being rejected."
Listen to the single on music services (Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer, Tidal etc.): https://push.fm/fl/denigrate-underether
Since Denigrate was found back in '96, the inevitable vibe of the band was to be dark, melancholy, tormented, observative.
The quantity of albums released is really not the thing in this band. From the first released album in 2003 to the latest 4th one in 2024 called "To The Goddess Unknown", decades has changed and so has the band.
After no more than three albums released, after big-time local momentum with a finnish cover song, after mandatory hiatus, after some line-up changes, Denigrate 2024 introduces their absolutely greatest masterpiece to date and shows what only truely experienced bunch of members can achieve.
Tracklist :
01. Crystal Rest
02. The Ethics of Loss
03. Under Ether
04. The Apparition of One
05. One who holds the balance
06. Sesame and Lilies
07. In the Light
08. Semidiapente
DENIGRATE:
Galzi Kallio: Vocals
Pekka Pyrhönen: Bass
Seppo Nummela: Guitar
Teemu Riekki - Guitar
Tipi Toivanen: Drums
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MISANTHROPY - “THE EVER-CRUSHING WEIGHT OF STAGNANCE”
For
fans of
- Origin, Archspire, Ulcerate, Fleshbore, Gorguts, Atheist
Misanthropy offer a refreshing raw, frantic and visceral approach to the tech death style. Instead of playing safe and adopting the same safe predictable formula used by the established bands, they're carving their own path and going about the style in their own unconventional manner, skittering off without prior warning and swerving violently and just doing things seemingly at random but mostly at break-neck speed. It all seems wonderfully/overwhelmingly haphazard but underneath the maddening chaos lies meticulous writing and more impressively, clean execution which they have nailed while recording the music live. For that reason the pulsating, kinetic energy on this record is tangible - one can feel the rush, the rising sense of excitement when they speed up or switch things suddenly at the spur of the moment or just resort to mangling their instruments to create the most infernal cacophony. Misanthropy are an ever-evolving band, imbibing the influences around them and freely recreating them in their own unique manner which may not be too straightforward but it definitely makes for a thrilling listen.
Line up
Kevin Kovalsky - Guitar and Vocals
Paul Reszczynski - Drums
José Valles - Guitar
Mark Bojkewycz - Fretless Bass
Artwork by Pedro Sena - Lordigan (Analepsy, Cognitive, Extermination Dismemberment)
Track listing
1. Of Sulking And The Wrathful
2. The All-Devouring
3. A Cure For The Pestilence
4. Condemned To A Nameless Tomb
5. Descent
6. Sepulcher
7. Consumed By The Abyss
Release date - December 13th, 2024
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Thank you very much! Kunal Choksi Label owner Transcending Obscurity Mumbai, India
Release
date :November
15th 2024
Genre : Atmospheric Black Metal
Origin: France
Label: Les Acteurs de L’Ombre Productions
Network Distributor: Season of Mist / Plastic Head
Digital Distributor: The Orchard
Duration: 33min35
TIME LURKER is back this year with "EMPRISE". After his first eponymous album released in 2017 and his split with CEPHEIDE, Time Lurker is back as a duo, accompanied on vocals by Sotte._
The album will be released on November 15th on the label Les Acteurs de L'Ombre Productions.
TIME LURKER is a solo atmospheric black metal project, created by Mick in 2014. Inspired by the darkness of the human soul and introspective journeys deep into his own torments. Returning after 5 years’ silence, Time Lurker are back in 2024 with a new album that has been built on doubt, self-questioning and suffering, but also on the strength of self-transcendence and determination. Joined in 2023 by SOTTE for all the vocals and lyrics.
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"EXTINCTION RITUAL," HATE ANGEL'S debut album. Brace yourselves for a blistering assault on your senses – a merciless onslaught of razor-sharp riffs, blast-beaten drums, and vocals that sear your soul. This isn't just music; it's an experience.
Tracklist
1 Orkdal 1977
2 Crawling From The Grave
3 Music Of Torture
4 Blood & Silver
5 Tyr Blot
6 Morningstar
7 Kill The King
8 Extinction Ritual
Hailing from the icy clutches of Oslo, Hate Angel isn't just a band, it's a sonic ritual of primal aggression. Founded in 2017 by guitarist Hans Erik Sundby, this band is a relentless force, conjuring up a whirlwind of blackened fury and thrashing mayhem.
Hate Angel lineup for "Extinction Ritual":
Hans Erik Sundby - Lead Guitar
Qiaochu "Mad Pig" Tang - Lead Guitar
Carl Engstrøm - Drums
Jon Anders Krogh Eggen - Vocals
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Portland (OR) - Progressive/Traditional Metal outfit SLEEPLESS have released a lyric video for "Call To The Void," the third single from forthcoming album, Through Endless Black!
FFO: Watch Tower, Nevermore, Anacrusis, Witherfall, Sanctuary, Fates Warning, Hades.
Check it out at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jPKDqrxHJK8
SLEEPLESS are set to release Through Endless Black, their second full-length album, on October 31! The album will be available on vinyl and digital formats through Necromantic Press Records. The CD version will be released on Metal Warrior Records.
Soon after the release of critically acclaimed, 2022 full-length debut album, Host Desecration, writing team Eric Sexton-Dorsett and Kevin Hahn dug in deep with a single minded purpose: to create a world class metal album that shows exactly what SLEEPLESS is all about! Through Endless Black is just that! The album leans into the band's Trad Metal roots, infused with the technical flourishes and spashes of Doom that collectively create the SLEEPLESS sound! "With each tune we would picture someone dropping the needle onto a record," explains Sexton-Dorsett. "Could they nod their head to the song and have it repeating in their mind the rest of the day?"
Mission accomplished!
The band also introduced their first guest vocal appearances by legendary punk vocalist Jerry A of Poison Idea and master metal vocalist Sean Peck of Denner/Sherman, Cage, and Death Dealer!
SLEEPLESS is back with one hell of an album in Through Endless Black!
Pre-order:
https://sleeplessmetal.bandcamp.com/album/through-endless-black
Track List:
Side A:
1. Call To The Void
2. Cult Of The Narcissist
3. Consumed By Vengeance
4. Exist Another Day (Feat. Jerry A)
5. Where Fear Lives
Side B:
6. Through Endless Black
7. Lost Star
8. Transcending The Obsidian Throne (Feat. Sean Peck)
9. Lessons In Tongues
10. Dreams Of Mortal Ruin
Credits:
Guest vocals on Exist Another Day by Jerry A.
Guest vocals on Transcending The Obsidian Throne by Sean
"Hell Destroyer" Peck.
Additional keys by Fernando Ruiz.
Recorded at Opal Studio, Portland Oregon 2024.
Produced by Eric Sexton-Dorsett and Kevin Hahn.
Engineered by Kevin Hahn.
Released by Necromantic Press Records.
Distributed in Europe by Metal Warrior Records.
Artwork by T.J. Barber.
Line-up:
Eric Sexton-Dorsett - Rhythm Guitars, Bass Guitars, Backing Vocals
Kevin Hahn - Lead Guitars, Lead Vocals, Backing Vocals, Keys
Eric Detablan - Drums
Hixon Sexton-Dorsett - Bass
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Release: 31. October 2024
The Dutch band Slechtvalk have been making their mark on the European metal scene since 1999 and have been delighting fans of symphonic, folk, black and Viking death metal for the past 25 years. While some bands lose their bite over the years, Slechtvalk present themselves more extreme and brutal than ever before on their sixth longplayer “At Death's Gate”.
The Dutchmen create a dense, dark atmosphere with impressive precision, one moment creating a melodic tapestry of sound and the next bludgeoning everything to the ground.
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The artwork created by Federico De Luca fully represents the elegance and mystical aura that can be felt in this new work.
And here is "Anhedonia" tracklist:
1. Lament Of The Lost
2. Harmony Of Despair
3. Eclipse Of Hope
4. Lost Dreams Ritual
5. Sorrow's Shroud
6. Soul's Descent Into The Void
7. Tears In The Silence
8. Ancient Echoes
The album will be released on January 3rd, 2025 and is possible to pre-order at https://shorturl.at/UvM5u
The return to the scene, after the clamor of "Koinè", is marked by an intimate approach towards what has been created, making "Anhedonia" a bridge between past, present and future. It is a sort of musical journey between esoteric and oriental sounds, Ambient-wave elements and references to Nordic musical traditions, but without losing the identity of the project made by the beauty of the atmospheres that blend inextricably with the sonic extremism of Black Metal.
You can find in "Anhedonia" the cinematic essence of ULVER, the Avantgardism of IHSAHN, the strength of WOLVES IN THE THRONE ROOM, the mediterranean touch of MOONSPELL and the dramatic elements of EMPYRIUM.
As it is for years now, always expect the unexpected... this was, is, and will always be the main path of LORD AGHEROS.
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The new single will be available October 11 on all digital platforms!
Anomalous Abstractigate Infinitessimus, GIGAN's first album in seven years, will be released October 25 on CD, Ltd edition CD long box, vinyl, cassette, Ltd edition four-album cassette boxset, and digital formats via Willowtip Records.
Pre-order:
https://bit.ly/anomalous-willowtip
https://bit.ly/anomalous-bandcamp
Speaking to the new album, GIGAN’s founding member, guitarist, sole-songwriter and lyricist; Eric Hersemann, had this to say: “Anomalous Abstractigate Infinitessimus is a perfect expression of where GIGAN is as a band and where we are headed into the future. Like all GIGAN songs, our emphasis is on creativity and limitless imagination, while still working within the realms of interwoven madness and colorful technicality combined with the oppressive elements of misanthropic dissonance and crushing brutality. Any fan of GIGAN, or any fan of genuine Metal music that is completely fearless and without pretentious delivery, is in for a mind-bending treat.”
Track
Listing:
1. Trans-Dimensional Crossing of the Alta-Tenuis
2. Ultra-Violet Shimmer and Permeating Infra-sound
3. Square Wave Subversion
4. Emerging Sects of Dagonic Acolytes
5. Katabatic Windswept Landscapes
6. Erratic Pulsitivity and Horror
7. The Strange Harvest of the Baganoids
8. Ominous Silhouettes Cast Across Gulfs of Time
Credits:
All music, lyrics, vocal patterns and concepts: Eric Hersemann.
Recorded and mixed by Sanford Parker at Palisades Studio and the Hypercube in Chicago, IL.
Mastered by Collin Jordan at Boiler Room.
All album art and layout: Max Winter (Teratogen)
Line-up:
Eric Hersemann - All electric, acoustic and bass guitars, theremin, otomatone, synths, lyrics, concepts and madness.
Nathan Cotton - Drums, percussion and Sunny weather.
Jerry Kavouriaris - Vocals and violence.
Bio:
Since 2005, GIGAN has been an unsung vanguard of abstract and creatively dissonant extreme metal. Pushing boundaries and never compromising the artistic vision throughout the debut EP and subsequent four full-length albums has led GIGAN to be considered an unwavering force of both innovation and extremity.
It has been almost seven years since GIGAN has released new music and the time spent away has only honed and sharpened the still-deadly blades of creativity for which GIGAN has always been known; while also infusing fresh elements not yet heard within the GIGAN Universe. The results of GIGAN’s current hard work is the new beast of an album entitled Anomalous Abstractigate Infinitessimus.
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Timisoara,
Romania based Occult Black Metal trident ORDINUL NEGRU announce
the track-list for their upcoming full-length album "DODEKATEMORIA"
as follows:
I. Aleph
II. Dodekatemoria
III. Judas Goat
IV. The Decrepitude of Centuries
V. Zahir
The cover artwork was crafted in conspiracy with long-time band collaborator Alexandru Das, and the band photos are the work of Oana Stoian.
The new material has been in the works for the past five years and it was previously introduced by two EPs: "Nebuisa" in 2020, and "A Sojourner Wandering Through the Barren Openness" in 2021, and now by a first video for the track "Zahir" here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xntw6Ssx3ug
Here's what the band had to say about the album: ""Dodekatemoria" is the ninth album and represents our bond with the cosmic nature and what we experience as individuals when we are on this path searching for our truths."
The band also invited Anca Otescu (Black Water, FusionCore) and Irinel Carlan to enhance the vocal compartment with their guest performances.
"Dodekatemoria" will be released this Autumn in collaboration with Loud Rage Music.
Line-up:
Fulmineos – guitars, vocals
Urmuz – guitars, vocals
Putrid – drums, bass
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Norwegian
Extreme Metallers CREST OF DARKNESS unveil "THE
ULTIMATE TRUTH", a new song from the upcoming album "MY
GHOST".
The song is presented with a great official video directed and edited by Caroline Kløvrud for Litt Film that you can view at https://youtu.be/8qYaplQj1Kg
CREST OF DARKNESS' new album "My Ghost" will be released on October 18th via My Kingdom Music and will present the heaviest, most obscure and personal music ever released by the Norwegian veterans. Evil riffing, ritualistic atmospheres and demonic vocals will be the keywords of their 9th full length album in 30 years of career.
"My Ghost" is the result of two years worth of blood and sweat, that began with Ingar working alone to mould his very personal thoughts and beliefs into musical ideas that the band can then develop together, each contributing their own ideas to the process.
Recorded at MLP Studios with Nils H. Maehlum at the helm, mastered by Giuseppe Nicolò (aka Buzz) at Lost Soul Studio and with the cover artwork realized by Roy Allan Larsen, "My Ghost" is an extremely personal journey that defines the very essence of CREST OF DARKNESS.
"My Ghost", out on October 18th, is now available to pre-order in LP, digipak CD and in a special bundle edition limited to 50 copies from the following: https://shorturl.at/mqf9L
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Atlanta (GA) - MISANTHROPIC AGGRESSION, in collaboration with Decibel Magazine, have premiered "A.S.S. III - THE BORDERLAND WARS," a track from forthcoming album, INSECT POLITICS. Check it out at the link that follows!
https://www.decibelmagazine.com/2024/10/07/track-premiere-misanthropic-aggression-a-s-s-iii-the-borderland-wars/
Misanthropic Aggression are set to release their full-length debut album, Insect Politics, through Boris Records. The album will be available exclusively on translucent 12" red vinyl LP, as well as digital, format on October 15.
This offering of crust-tinged Black/Death Metal comes on the tail of 2020’s dual releases of the “Alcoholic Polyneuropathic Freaks in Hell” single and the COVID-19 Reset EP cassette, also released by Boris Records. The new album contains 12 all-new tracks mastered by Damian Herring.
The title track is available to purchase and/or stream via Bandcamp:
An introduction to the album from the band:
"We are more than pleased to finally be releasing the album of Insect Politics. The vision that ultimately became this recording was initially conceived in early 2020 immediately after production wrapped up on the 'Alcoholic Polyneuropathic Freaks in Hell' single. It feels almost an eternity ago that these events came to pass, with a global pandemic descending upon us and completely upheaving the state of the band, as well as the numerous life events that followed.
The one constant in this time for Chris [T. Hammer] and Jake [Benedict], as our planned tour evaporated and local gigs dried up, was the prospect of recording the songs for release in our very first full-length. The actual composition of the tracks seems almost a blur, with three of the first songs written occurring in a matter of months in the early stages of the pandemic and being recorded and mixed by mid-2021, and the remainder of the songs being composed by late 2021.
However, the production to finish recording that last set of songs proved a major challenge, as we set out to create our most ambitious and uncompromising structures yet. What resulted exceeded even our own expectations and initial vision. As we wrapped up post-production, both of us noted that this album truly represents an ending: a conclusion of what we initially set out to do in 2017, which was to marry our artistic influences — the Celtic Frosts and the Graves and the His Heroes are Gone and the Morbid Angels… and the Impetigos… — into a cohesive and novel expression which was singular, sharp, and pointed in its rebellion against the wrongs of humanity, and simultaneously broad in its footprint, sonic approach, and modes of worship. But, every ending is also a beginning, and we also realized that selections from this album contain the blueprint for the next era of the band. The assault will continue…."
Pre-order:
https://borisrecords.bandcamp.com/album/insect-politics
Track Listing:
1. Social Ruin
2. Insect Politics
3. Anger/Despair (Interlude)
4. A.S.S. III — The Borderland Wars
5. Bliss
6. La Canzone di Mary Woodhouse (Interlude)
7. The Gates of Hell
8. Boomer Death
9. Intentional Under Performance
10. Winner of the Franchise Wars
11. The Serpent and the Sickle
12. Eusocial Demesne
Credits:
Recorded and mixed at Hammer Studios, Smyrna GA.
Mastered at Subterranean Watchtower Studios.
Front cover insect art by Jeremy Snevil.
Additional front cover and vinyl label components by Warhead Art.
Album layout by Misanthropic Aggression with graphical assistance from Sam Leyja (Boris Records).
Line-up:
Jake Benedict -- Lead Vocals, Drums
Chris T. Hammer -- Guitar, Bass, Vocals
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APOCRYPHAL-
„FACING THE END“
25 years after the debut album "Black Dreams of Silence", French band Apocryphal returns. The new album “Facing The End” marks a stark departure from the late 90s atmospheric doom-death sound and takes the band to a more melo-death approach. They do that with the help of none other than the powerhouse vocals of Soilwork legendary frontman, Björn "Speed" Strid, who features on all tracks on the album.
The music on "Facing The End" is aggressive, straight-in-your-face melodic death metal at its best. Frenetic rhythm with catchy choruses, raging drums and relentless riffing. Special mention goes to the amazing work done on the guitars and the solid rhythm section. Bjorn “Speed” Strid doesn’t need any introductions. The way he spits the lyrics transforms the whole effort, sending it to the heavens. Add to all the above the amazing production that brings out every aspect of this masterpiece.
The band said: "Our new album may come as a surprise to those who know us, but all the ingredients that make us unique are there. Perhaps less atmospheric, but more effective, the mix of melody and aggression will make every song stick in your head from the first time you listen to it."
“Facing The End” will be released on 12 November 2024 in CD, vinyl and digital formats via The Circle Music.
The artwork to “Facing The End” was done by Valnoir of Metastazis, while the mastering for the album was done by Nino Helfrich at Skull Tone Studios.
Formed in 1992 as Post At Funerals, Apocryphal found their current name by 1994. Their early releases, including the 1995 demo "From Depths", showcased their blend of death metal, atmospheric, and progressive influences. After a long period of inactivity following the release of their 1999 album "Black Dreams Of Silence", the band reformed in 2022 and recruited legendary vocalist Björn "Speed" Strid of Soilwork for their new album set for release in 2024.
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MURDER IN RED is where sinister melodies and chilling lyrics collide: This gripping track takes you on a journey through themes of loss, obsession, and the insatiable urge for destruction. Vivid imagery of blood, dark transformations, and moonlit skies, MURDER IN RED evokes raw emotion and a descent into madness.
The video for MURDER IN RED was created by Brandon McGowan with additional footage of Damón Zurawski, who already created the mesmerizing video for Saturn Coming Down.
Watch the music video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dGtb1F4SyDk
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
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ARCH ENEMY founder and guitarist Michael Amott shares about the new album:
“This new album pushes the boundaries of what we’ve done before—it’s everything you’ve come to expect from this band, and then some! We can’t wait for you to hear it and feel the energy we’ve poured into every track. Welcome to the BLOOD DYNASTY!”
Pre-order BLOOD DYNASTY here: https://archenemy.lnk.to/BloodDynastyAlbumNe
“Beckoning Tribulation is a lens into the human condition, the inevitable decline due to the innate zealotry and hypocrisy within our species,” states ABERRATOR vocalist N.H. “The triumphant proclamation of the death of god and the impending doom of mankind as it struggles within the vacuum this creates.”
Order Beckoning Tribulation at:
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https://darkdescentrecords.bandcamp.com/album/beckoning-tribulation
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Founded in 2022 between G.P and N.H from New Zealand - with P.F from Canada on session drums, ABERRATOR pulls no punches, unleashing Beckoning Tribulation, a devastating full-length, straight out of the gate. Influenced by the darkest of death metal and death/doom - particularly of US and Finnish origins - the band fit the Dark Descent roster like a key to a crypt.
Tracklisting:1. Plague Monarch Ascendant
2. Flagellation Crusade
3. Doomed Quintessence
4. Beckoning Tribulation
5. Spiritual Attrition
6. Emissary of Suffering
7. ...Of the Crucible
The album comes clad in a masterful gravure/woodcut-style piece from the inimitable mind of Alex Shadrin from Nether Temple Design: “The artwork represents the above concepts. Betrayal hidden with the guise of civility; blades plunged into another's backs to complete the ouroboros. Murder, cunning and cowardice act in unison as tools of victory and ultimately defeat.”
ABERRATOR is:
G.P - Guitars and Bass
N.H - Vocals
P.F - Drums
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SUIDAKRA – “DARKANAKRAD”
Release: 07. November 2024
Exactly 30 years to the month after the band was founded, German melodic/Celtic death metallers SUIDAKRA present their 15th studio album! Musically, the band seem to be returning to their early years with these 11 tracks, as DarkanakraD is undoubtedly dominated by melodic death metal parts, but at the same time also undergoes further development. The album sounds as fresh and powerful as if the band had sprung from a fountain of youth.
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Label: Xtreem MusicRelease Date: October 22nd 2024
Genre: Thrash Metal
For fans of: Sodom | Slayer | Destruction | Devastation
He tears away the restricting shroud of memories and past battles, won and lost and brushes the grave dirt from his cold skin. He spits an errant worm from between his broken teeth and tests the edge of his blade against the flesh of his thumb. The skin parts and a sluggish stream of thick, black blood trickles lazily into his palm, forming a dark, shining pool. He stares for a moment at the image of his face, captured in the quickly congealing fluid; part man, part mask – all monster. But this is no time for dreaming, no time for thinking or reflecting. Death is calling. The Anialator is back and there’s killing to be done!
Six years on from their last release, the Rise To Supremacy EP and decades since the ragged violence of the Anialator and Anialator II records, which still hold a special place in the hearts of many thrashers, Texan legends Anialator are back and finally unleashing their first full length album – Death Is Calling! A seven track nail bomb of classic thrash sounds, straight from the underground, there has been no dilution of the Anialator sound by the modern genre blending plague…but neither is this some pastiche of past glories. From the white knuckle ride along the razor’s edge of chaos and darkness that is opener ‘Kill Til Death’, it’s clear that Anialator are still raw, still savage, still vicious but they’re now operating at a higher level of precision and power. With the brilliantly barbaric vocals, searing lead work and accomplished song writing there can be no doubt that Death Is Calling represents Anialator’s finest work to date. From the awesome ‘Iron Grinder’, a gritty invocation of evil, to ‘Battlefield Messiah’ with its torrent of Slayerized riffs that cuts a swathe through its enemies and leaves bloody carnage in its wake, this album is relentless. There’s no filler here, with every track standing proud in the frontline trench, with gritted teeth and blood boiling with uncontrollable aggression and adrenaline. These songs are made for the pit, for headbanging until your neck breaks, for ear-bleeding volume…this full length album may have been a long time coming, but it is everything that fans could have hoped for and more.
Mastered by the in demand Arthur Rizk (Cavalera Conspiracy, Cro-Mags, Kreator etc) Death Is Calling possesses a visceral power, the dirt and dried blood under its ragged finger nails evident in each snarling riff and venomous vocal exhortation. When Anialator and Death Is Calling are exhumed by Xtreem Music on October 22nd it will be shockingly apparent that this is no footnote to a career, no last twitching of a once renowned corpse – this is a new beginning, a devastating resurgence of a band who are back and deadlier than ever. Join them, or start running...
Recording line-up:
Alex Dominguez - Bass
JD De La Rosa – Guitars/Drums
Tony Gomez – Vocals
Additional live members:
Daniel Garcia - Drums
Fernando Salinas - Rhythm and lead Guitars
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Listen to "In The Gravelight" on streaming https://push.fm/fl/warfarer-gravelight
The band comments the single:
"In the Gravelight delves into the protagonist's descent into madness, where guilt and past deeds consume him from within."
A Tale Beyond the Pale CD PRE-ORDER available here :
Watch Brotherslayer music video: https://youtu.be/My-6xbnEEmo
Watch Heir Uncrowned video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0AmN6t0Mj5Y
Track
list:01. Heir Uncrowned
02. As the Portents Foretold
03. Brotherslayer
04. Bereaver
05. Betrayer
06. In the Gravelight
07. March Through the Endless Snow
08. The Gates to Realms Beyond
Cover art by Sofia Sinivuori
Biography:
Born from the frost of Northern Finland in 2013, Warfarer weaves chilling tales of small people's great struggles amidst ancient myths. Their ferocious blend of melodic death metal and symphonic elements bites like the freezing wind and grips you like the flu.
After releasing an EP in 2017 and undergoing a complete reincarnation with new singles in 2018 and 2020, the band is more alive than ever, preparing for war with brutal new songs and sharpened axes. Their upcoming concept album, 'A Tale Beyond the Pale', set for release in 2024, delves into the Finnish myth of the Brotherslayer, taking listeners on a journey through jealousy, scheming, Viking raids, duels under the northern lights, and an eventual descent into guilt and madness.
Line-up:
Kalle Puutio - Lead Vocals, Rhythm Guitars
Seppo Kolehmainen - Lead Guitars, Backing Vocals
Klaus Telenius - Bass, Backing Vocals
Tuomas Rahikainen - Keyboards, Backing Vocals
Julius Lehtonen - Drums
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Prepare to descend into the abyss. Blackened death metal project BODYBUILDER has signed with Wormholedeath for the release of their harrowing EP, "THERE'S NO THERE, THERE". Mark your calendars, for this sonic onslaught is set to pulverize your senses on November 15th, 2024.
Emerging from the shadows of Los Angeles in 2018, Bodybuilder is the singular vision of mastermind Nicholas Capaldi. Weaving a tapestry of despair and dread, Capaldi utilizes a potent arsenal of synthesizers, tortured vocals, and pulverizing drum programming.
"There's No There, There" signifies a bold new chapter for Bodybuilder. This isn't your typical black metal fare. Imagine a relentless sonic storm, a relentless torrent of anguish howling its terrifying symphony. Distorted synthesizers paint a bleak yet atmospheric canvas, transporting the listener on a harrowing journey through nightmares escapes, and existential abysses.
Capaldi
draws inspiration from the dark visions of literary giants like William
Gibson, Cormac McCarthy, Philip K. Dick, and H.P. Lovecraft. The resulting
soundscape mirrors their bleak narratives: a descent into a dreamscape that
spirals endlessly into a terrifying void.This is more than music. It's an experience you won't forget.
Tracklist
1. Separating Twins
2. Vera’s Moth
3. Charon
4. About a Hanging, Pt.2
5. Somebody, Something, Somewhere
6. Thalassa
https://bodybuilder.bandcamp.com/album/unknown-kadath
Format: Digitale CD / Fysieke CDLabel: Anti-Hero Records
Distribution: Suburban
For fans of. Dimmu Borgir, Cradle of Filth, Shade Empire, Hollenthon, Septic Flesh, Fleshgod Apocalypse, Ne Obliviscaris and so on….
Artefacts is a Belgian bandproject aimed at bringing the highest level of musical experiences to the listener. What can only be described as an epic movie score fused with thundering guitars, blistering drums and haunting screams, the band combines the bombast of a symphonic orchestra with the darkness of black metal, while adding a progressive touch.
The mission from the outset was to give the audience an all-inclusive experience, encompassing music, images and an expansive storyline and thus, ‘The Titan Chronicles’ was born: an entire universe, in which the base story line is set, was conceived.
The album was recorded, mixed and mastered by Bram Dewachter and Tim Van Doorn at Big Dog Recordings. The core of the outfit consists of Siegfried Mercelis (keys and orchestration) and Niklaas Reinhold (vocals), both years of experience playing in Lemuria. The present line up consists of current and former members of Slaughter The Giant, Manic Movement, Lost Department and Valkyre.
The album will be released on Anti-Hero Records, a new Belgian label founded by Tony de Block(Midas Studio, Red Hot, Belgian Vinyl Pressing Plant).
Tracklist:
01. Prologue Gods and Mortals
02. Nephereth
03. The Tower of Irth-Anshar
04. Dragonfall
05. Interlude Her brine embrace
06. The Path of No Return
07. Augur the Age of Darkness
08. Corruption(Glory for the fall)
09. Epilogue For the dead and the undying
The full line-up of the band is as follows:
Siegfried Mercelis – keys and orchestration, composer, songwriting, lyrics, story
Niklaas Reinhold – harsh vocals and narration, lyrics
Tom Everaert – bass
Tom Leemans – lead and rhythm guitars
Hans Jacobs – rhythm and lead guitars
Joren Baert – drums
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Rising Swiss black/death metal force TYRMFAR has signed a deal with Wormholedeath for their upcoming EP, SYMBIOSIS, set to be unleashed on the world on March 28th, 2025. This partnership marks a significant milestone for the band as they continue their relentless ascent in the world of extreme metal.
"We are very excited to announce that our next EP will be released with WormHoleDeath Records!" exclaims the band. "We are very much looking forward to working with them. In addition to having already signed major productions, the label turns out to be very professional with available and helpful people. We will be able to benefit from their large network of contacts and their many years of experience."
Hailing from the Swiss mountains, Tyrmfar quickly rose through the ranks of extreme metal after their 2013 inception. Their 2015 debut EP, In The Depths Of A Dark Spirit, and 2017’s acclaimed Human Abomination set the stage for performances at major European festivals like Metal Days, earning them praise from Daily Rock as “artists who can shake the most seasoned headliners.” Their second album, Renewal Through Purification, showcased a powerful blend of black and death metal. In 2022, they pushed boundaries further with Dialectic of Ego and the Unconscious, leading to a European tour with Gorgoroth. Tyrmfar is now poised to claim their place on the world stage.
"Symbiosis" EP represents a further exploration of their compositional boundaries. Dedicated to bringing out the best in each member, the band invested significant effort into the creative process. Drawing on their collective years of experience, they sought to authentically convey their emotions through music. Against the backdrop of a tense ecological and social climate, the lyrics address these issues, expressing a sense of unease and confusion about humanity's relationship with nature.
Strongly influenced by Scandinavian black and death metal from the late 90s and early 2000s, the EP also incorporates modern elements. Given the band members' diverse musical tastes, the songwriting process involved a collaborative effort to blend their preferred styles. The band places great importance on emotional expression, believing that a strong connection with the audience is essential to their live performances.
“Pilgrimage of Oneness” is available now on all major digital platforms: https://orcd.co/pilgrimageofoneness
Tracklist1. Pilgrimage of Oneness
2. Symphony of Pain
3. Haunted by the Truth
4. The Hubris of Humanity, Pt.1
5. The Reckoning, Pt.2
Kévin Sanchez - Guitars
Florian Métrailler- Guitars
Quentin Brunner - Drums - Backing vocals
Robin Délèze - Voice
Yannick Dulon – Bass
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Denigrate's singer Galzi tells about the song:
"This is the fastest and shortest song on the upcoming album. You could maybe call it radio friendly track. It's made by our guitarists Sepi and Teemu with their supernaturally ethereal collaboration. We didn't plan the album to have this kind of musical approach included but mainly just teenage-like enthusiasm and persistence of searching and finding and the joy that comes from that.
Lyrics narrate under the feminine theme of the album. They are about connection and search of meaning. They are about admiration that is longing for response, and the panic of being rejected."
Listen to the single on music services (Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer, Tidal etc.): https://push.fm/fl/denigrate-underether
Since Denigrate was found back in '96, the inevitable vibe of the band was to be dark, melancholy, tormented, observative.
The quantity of albums released is really not the thing in this band. From the first released album in 2003 to the latest 4th one in 2024 called "To The Goddess Unknown", decades has changed and so has the band.
After no more than three albums released, after big-time local momentum with a finnish cover song, after mandatory hiatus, after some line-up changes, Denigrate 2024 introduces their absolutely greatest masterpiece to date and shows what only truely experienced bunch of members can achieve.
Tracklist :01. Crystal Rest
02. The Ethics of Loss
03. Under Ether
04. The Apparition of One
05. One who holds the balance
06. Sesame and Lilies
07. In the Light
08. Semidiapente
DENIGRATE:
Galzi Kallio: Vocals
Pekka Pyrhönen: Bass
Seppo Nummela: Guitar
Teemu Riekki - Guitar
Tipi Toivanen: Drums
denigratemail@gmail.com
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MISANTHROPY - “THE EVER-CRUSHING WEIGHT OF STAGNANCE”
For
fans of
- Origin, Archspire, Ulcerate, Fleshbore, Gorguts, AtheistMisanthropy offer a refreshing raw, frantic and visceral approach to the tech death style. Instead of playing safe and adopting the same safe predictable formula used by the established bands, they're carving their own path and going about the style in their own unconventional manner, skittering off without prior warning and swerving violently and just doing things seemingly at random but mostly at break-neck speed. It all seems wonderfully/overwhelmingly haphazard but underneath the maddening chaos lies meticulous writing and more impressively, clean execution which they have nailed while recording the music live. For that reason the pulsating, kinetic energy on this record is tangible - one can feel the rush, the rising sense of excitement when they speed up or switch things suddenly at the spur of the moment or just resort to mangling their instruments to create the most infernal cacophony. Misanthropy are an ever-evolving band, imbibing the influences around them and freely recreating them in their own unique manner which may not be too straightforward but it definitely makes for a thrilling listen.
Line up
Kevin Kovalsky - Guitar and Vocals
Paul Reszczynski - Drums
José Valles - Guitar
Mark Bojkewycz - Fretless Bass
Artwork by Pedro Sena - Lordigan (Analepsy, Cognitive, Extermination Dismemberment)
Track listing
1. Of Sulking And The Wrathful
2. The All-Devouring
3. A Cure For The Pestilence
4. Condemned To A Nameless Tomb
5. Descent
6. Sepulcher
7. Consumed By The Abyss
Release date - December 13th, 2024
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https://www.facebook.com/MisanthropyChicago
Thank you very much! Kunal Choksi Label owner Transcending Obscurity Mumbai, India
Release
date :November
15th 2024Genre : Atmospheric Black Metal
Origin: France
Label: Les Acteurs de L’Ombre Productions
Network Distributor: Season of Mist / Plastic Head
Digital Distributor: The Orchard
Duration: 33min35
TIME LURKER is back this year with "EMPRISE". After his first eponymous album released in 2017 and his split with CEPHEIDE, Time Lurker is back as a duo, accompanied on vocals by Sotte._
The album will be released on November 15th on the label Les Acteurs de L'Ombre Productions.
TIME LURKER is a solo atmospheric black metal project, created by Mick in 2014. Inspired by the darkness of the human soul and introspective journeys deep into his own torments. Returning after 5 years’ silence, Time Lurker are back in 2024 with a new album that has been built on doubt, self-questioning and suffering, but also on the strength of self-transcendence and determination. Joined in 2023 by SOTTE for all the vocals and lyrics.
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
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Portland (OR) - Progressive/Traditional Metal outfit SLEEPLESS have released a lyric video for "Call To The Void," the third single from forthcoming album, Through Endless Black!
FFO: Watch Tower, Nevermore, Anacrusis, Witherfall, Sanctuary, Fates Warning, Hades.
Check it out at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jPKDqrxHJK8
SLEEPLESS are set to release Through Endless Black, their second full-length album, on October 31! The album will be available on vinyl and digital formats through Necromantic Press Records. The CD version will be released on Metal Warrior Records.
Soon after the release of critically acclaimed, 2022 full-length debut album, Host Desecration, writing team Eric Sexton-Dorsett and Kevin Hahn dug in deep with a single minded purpose: to create a world class metal album that shows exactly what SLEEPLESS is all about! Through Endless Black is just that! The album leans into the band's Trad Metal roots, infused with the technical flourishes and spashes of Doom that collectively create the SLEEPLESS sound! "With each tune we would picture someone dropping the needle onto a record," explains Sexton-Dorsett. "Could they nod their head to the song and have it repeating in their mind the rest of the day?"
Mission accomplished!
The band also introduced their first guest vocal appearances by legendary punk vocalist Jerry A of Poison Idea and master metal vocalist Sean Peck of Denner/Sherman, Cage, and Death Dealer!
SLEEPLESS is back with one hell of an album in Through Endless Black!
Pre-order:
https://sleeplessmetal.bandcamp.com/album/through-endless-blackTrack List:
Side A:
1. Call To The Void
2. Cult Of The Narcissist
3. Consumed By Vengeance
4. Exist Another Day (Feat. Jerry A)
5. Where Fear Lives
Side B:
6. Through Endless Black
7. Lost Star
8. Transcending The Obsidian Throne (Feat. Sean Peck)
9. Lessons In Tongues
10. Dreams Of Mortal Ruin
Credits:
Guest vocals on Exist Another Day by Jerry A.
Guest vocals on Transcending The Obsidian Throne by Sean
"Hell Destroyer" Peck.
Additional keys by Fernando Ruiz.
Recorded at Opal Studio, Portland Oregon 2024.
Produced by Eric Sexton-Dorsett and Kevin Hahn.
Engineered by Kevin Hahn.
Released by Necromantic Press Records.
Distributed in Europe by Metal Warrior Records.
Artwork by T.J. Barber.
Line-up:
Eric Sexton-Dorsett - Rhythm Guitars, Bass Guitars, Backing Vocals
Kevin Hahn - Lead Guitars, Lead Vocals, Backing Vocals, Keys
Eric Detablan - Drums
Hixon Sexton-Dorsett - Bass
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Release: 31. October 2024
The Dutch band Slechtvalk have been making their mark on the European metal scene since 1999 and have been delighting fans of symphonic, folk, black and Viking death metal for the past 25 years. While some bands lose their bite over the years, Slechtvalk present themselves more extreme and brutal than ever before on their sixth longplayer “At Death's Gate”.
The Dutchmen create a dense, dark atmosphere with impressive precision, one moment creating a melodic tapestry of sound and the next bludgeoning everything to the ground.
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.
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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.
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Timisoara,
Romania based Occult Black Metal trident ORDINUL NEGRU announce
the track-list for their upcoming full-length album "DODEKATEMORIA"
as follows:I. Aleph
II. Dodekatemoria
III. Judas Goat
IV. The Decrepitude of Centuries
V. Zahir
The cover artwork was crafted in conspiracy with long-time band collaborator Alexandru Das, and the band photos are the work of Oana Stoian.
The new material has been in the works for the past five years and it was previously introduced by two EPs: "Nebuisa" in 2020, and "A Sojourner Wandering Through the Barren Openness" in 2021, and now by a first video for the track "Zahir" here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xntw6Ssx3ug
Here's what the band had to say about the album: ""Dodekatemoria" is the ninth album and represents our bond with the cosmic nature and what we experience as individuals when we are on this path searching for our truths."
The band also invited Anca Otescu (Black Water, FusionCore) and Irinel Carlan to enhance the vocal compartment with their guest performances.
"Dodekatemoria" will be released this Autumn in collaboration with Loud Rage Music.
Line-up:
Fulmineos – guitars, vocals
Urmuz – guitars, vocals
Putrid – drums, bass
https://linktr.ee/loudragemusic
Norwegian
Extreme Metallers CREST OF DARKNESS unveil "THE
ULTIMATE TRUTH", a new song from the upcoming album "MY
GHOST".The song is presented with a great official video directed and edited by Caroline Kløvrud for Litt Film that you can view at https://youtu.be/8qYaplQj1Kg
CREST OF DARKNESS' new album "My Ghost" will be released on October 18th via My Kingdom Music and will present the heaviest, most obscure and personal music ever released by the Norwegian veterans. Evil riffing, ritualistic atmospheres and demonic vocals will be the keywords of their 9th full length album in 30 years of career.
"My Ghost" is the result of two years worth of blood and sweat, that began with Ingar working alone to mould his very personal thoughts and beliefs into musical ideas that the band can then develop together, each contributing their own ideas to the process.
Recorded at MLP Studios with Nils H. Maehlum at the helm, mastered by Giuseppe Nicolò (aka Buzz) at Lost Soul Studio and with the cover artwork realized by Roy Allan Larsen, "My Ghost" is an extremely personal journey that defines the very essence of CREST OF DARKNESS.
"My Ghost", out on October 18th, is now available to pre-order in LP, digipak CD and in a special bundle edition limited to 50 copies from the following: https://shorturl.at/mqf9L
http://www.crestofdarkness.com/
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Atlanta (GA) - MISANTHROPIC AGGRESSION, in collaboration with Decibel Magazine, have premiered "A.S.S. III - THE BORDERLAND WARS," a track from forthcoming album, INSECT POLITICS. Check it out at the link that follows!
https://www.decibelmagazine.com/2024/10/07/track-premiere-misanthropic-aggression-a-s-s-iii-the-borderland-wars/
Misanthropic Aggression are set to release their full-length debut album, Insect Politics, through Boris Records. The album will be available exclusively on translucent 12" red vinyl LP, as well as digital, format on October 15.
This offering of crust-tinged Black/Death Metal comes on the tail of 2020’s dual releases of the “Alcoholic Polyneuropathic Freaks in Hell” single and the COVID-19 Reset EP cassette, also released by Boris Records. The new album contains 12 all-new tracks mastered by Damian Herring.
The title track is available to purchase and/or stream via Bandcamp:
An introduction to the album from the band:
"We are more than pleased to finally be releasing the album of Insect Politics. The vision that ultimately became this recording was initially conceived in early 2020 immediately after production wrapped up on the 'Alcoholic Polyneuropathic Freaks in Hell' single. It feels almost an eternity ago that these events came to pass, with a global pandemic descending upon us and completely upheaving the state of the band, as well as the numerous life events that followed.
The one constant in this time for Chris [T. Hammer] and Jake [Benedict], as our planned tour evaporated and local gigs dried up, was the prospect of recording the songs for release in our very first full-length. The actual composition of the tracks seems almost a blur, with three of the first songs written occurring in a matter of months in the early stages of the pandemic and being recorded and mixed by mid-2021, and the remainder of the songs being composed by late 2021.
However, the production to finish recording that last set of songs proved a major challenge, as we set out to create our most ambitious and uncompromising structures yet. What resulted exceeded even our own expectations and initial vision. As we wrapped up post-production, both of us noted that this album truly represents an ending: a conclusion of what we initially set out to do in 2017, which was to marry our artistic influences — the Celtic Frosts and the Graves and the His Heroes are Gone and the Morbid Angels… and the Impetigos… — into a cohesive and novel expression which was singular, sharp, and pointed in its rebellion against the wrongs of humanity, and simultaneously broad in its footprint, sonic approach, and modes of worship. But, every ending is also a beginning, and we also realized that selections from this album contain the blueprint for the next era of the band. The assault will continue…."
Pre-order:
https://borisrecords.bandcamp.com/album/insect-politicsTrack Listing:
1. Social Ruin
2. Insect Politics
3. Anger/Despair (Interlude)
4. A.S.S. III — The Borderland Wars
5. Bliss
6. La Canzone di Mary Woodhouse (Interlude)
7. The Gates of Hell
8. Boomer Death
9. Intentional Under Performance
10. Winner of the Franchise Wars
11. The Serpent and the Sickle
12. Eusocial Demesne
Credits:
Recorded and mixed at Hammer Studios, Smyrna GA.
Mastered at Subterranean Watchtower Studios.
Front cover insect art by Jeremy Snevil.
Additional front cover and vinyl label components by Warhead Art.
Album layout by Misanthropic Aggression with graphical assistance from Sam Leyja (Boris Records).
Line-up:
Jake Benedict -- Lead Vocals, Drums
Chris T. Hammer -- Guitar, Bass, Vocals
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APOCRYPHAL-
„FACING THE END“25 years after the debut album "Black Dreams of Silence", French band Apocryphal returns. The new album “Facing The End” marks a stark departure from the late 90s atmospheric doom-death sound and takes the band to a more melo-death approach. They do that with the help of none other than the powerhouse vocals of Soilwork legendary frontman, Björn "Speed" Strid, who features on all tracks on the album.
The music on "Facing The End" is aggressive, straight-in-your-face melodic death metal at its best. Frenetic rhythm with catchy choruses, raging drums and relentless riffing. Special mention goes to the amazing work done on the guitars and the solid rhythm section. Bjorn “Speed” Strid doesn’t need any introductions. The way he spits the lyrics transforms the whole effort, sending it to the heavens. Add to all the above the amazing production that brings out every aspect of this masterpiece.
The band said: "Our new album may come as a surprise to those who know us, but all the ingredients that make us unique are there. Perhaps less atmospheric, but more effective, the mix of melody and aggression will make every song stick in your head from the first time you listen to it."
“Facing The End” will be released on 12 November 2024 in CD, vinyl and digital formats via The Circle Music.
The artwork to “Facing The End” was done by Valnoir of Metastazis, while the mastering for the album was done by Nino Helfrich at Skull Tone Studios.
Formed in 1992 as Post At Funerals, Apocryphal found their current name by 1994. Their early releases, including the 1995 demo "From Depths", showcased their blend of death metal, atmospheric, and progressive influences. After a long period of inactivity following the release of their 1999 album "Black Dreams Of Silence", the band reformed in 2022 and recruited legendary vocalist Björn "Speed" Strid of Soilwork for their new album set for release in 2024.
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MURDER IN RED is where sinister melodies and chilling lyrics collide: This gripping track takes you on a journey through themes of loss, obsession, and the insatiable urge for destruction. Vivid imagery of blood, dark transformations, and moonlit skies, MURDER IN RED evokes raw emotion and a descent into madness.
The video for MURDER IN RED was created by Brandon McGowan with additional footage of Damón Zurawski, who already created the mesmerizing video for Saturn Coming Down.
Watch the music video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dGtb1F4SyDk
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The highly awaited follow-up album from the Finnish death metal band Devenial Verdict is finally out and is now streaming on all platforms. The response it has received thus far is phenomenal, with several mentions being made about it being one of the year's best albums and with Angry Metal Guy even giving it a high rating of 4/5. It's now streaming in full everywhere. Please check it out!
DEVENIAL VERDICT – “BLESSING OF DESPAIR”
For
fans of: Ulcerate, Morbid
Angel, Dysgnostic, Saevus Finis, Crown of Madness, MithrasFinnish dissonant/atmospheric death metal band Devenial Verdict return after nonchalantly dropping a staggering debut out of nowhere in 'Ash Blind'. Stunning everyone with its sheer magnificence and power, it was always going to be interesting to see where they go from there. And they've released a new full length that's not only a worthy follow-up but it's far more nuanced than anything they've done in the past. They've nurtured a sound that is inherently pensive and adopted an approach that's laden with suspense and intrigue; the sharp, ringing, dissonant tunes linger in the air like inverted scythes. The atmosphere remains emotionally charged which is already rare for this style, with the music being a lot more expressive and colourful in its shades of gloom over here. The songs, undulating gracefully in their intensity, showcase interesting and comparatively diverse variations without straying from their core sound which sees dissonance and atmosphere working in tandem. There's a sense of dark melancholia permeating their music which adds meaning and depth to this kind of music that can too easily be rendered soulless. Devenial Verdict have once again crafted a masterful, passionate album that pushes the sound in its own way while firmly establishing a distinct identity for the band.
Line up:
Okko Tolvanen - Drums
Sebastian Frigren - Guitars
Antti Poutanen - Bass
Riku Saressalo - Vocals
Artwork by Mariusz Lewandowski
Track listing:
1. I Have Become the Sun
2. Garden of Eyes
3. Moon-Starved
4. Blessing of Despair
5. Shunned Wander
6. The Quietus
7. Solus
8. Counting Silence
9. Cold Lantern
10. A Curse Made Flesh
Release date - October 4th, 2024
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ARCH ENEMY founder and guitarist Michael Amott shares about the new album:
“This new album pushes the boundaries of what we’ve done before—it’s everything you’ve come to expect from this band, and then some! We can’t wait for you to hear it and feel the energy we’ve poured into every track. Welcome to the BLOOD DYNASTY!”
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NEWS 5.10.2024
AMUSE
TO DEATH
entstand Anfang 2023 als Verwirklichung der schon seit längerem gehegten Idee
der Musiker, Swing-Einflüsse mit unterschiedlichen Subgenres des extremen
Metal wie Progressive Death Metal und Technical Death Metal zu
kombinieren. So ist es auch zur Ergänzung der
Standardbesetzung durch das sonst für Metal untypische Instrument Horn
gekommen. Weitere musikalische Merkmale sind die klare, kompakte und
eingängige Songstruktur, der Einsatz der Fretless E-Gitarre und des Fretless Basses
sowie das Wechselspiel zwischen Clean-Gesang und Harsh Vocals.
Ästhetisches Element – 20./30. Jahre Stil, Schwarzweiß, Cartoon, Rubberhose. Es gibt eine Zentrale Fantasiefigur, um die es bei den Texten geht. Die Figur ist drogensüchtig und psychisch krank. Sie hört dauernd Stimmen im Kopf, die sie in den Wahnsinn treiben, der einzige Ausweg
ist, wenn die Band in ihrer Vorstellung anfängt, Musik zu spielen.
Bei den Texten geht es unterschwellig auch darum, auf die negativen Auswirkungen von Drogen
hinzuweisen. Die Band ist gegen jegliche Art von Gewalt, Homophobie, Einschränkungen von Menschenrechten und Einschränkungen von Meinungsfreiheit.
Bandmitglieder:
Carmen Grandi (Youtube, Architecture of Emptiness, ex-Neophobia, ex-EGO) – Clean Gesang, Lyrics
Tom “Fountainhead” Geldschläger (ex-Obscura, ex-Belphegor, ex-Nader Sadek, ex-Defeted Sanity, ex-Amogh Symphony) – Fretless Gitarre, Akustik Gitarre, Lead Gitarre, Songwriting, Mixing, Mastering, Producer
Martin Matiasovic (Shaped In Dreams, Divine X) – Rhythmus Gitarre, Lead Gitarre (Track 4), Horn,
Songwriting, Lyrics
Rouven Haliti (Ally The Fiddle, Onyx Eyes, ex-Determination) – Fretless Bass
Defkalion Dimos (Cerebrum, Sacred Outcry) – Drums
Gastmusiker auf der Phantasmagoria EP:
Alex Kerski (Vianova, The Voice Of Germany 2022) – Harsh Vocals
Mikołaj Suchanek – Keytar (Track 4)
Songs:
Ill Fated – Als erste Single und erster Track auf der EP bietet Ill Fated einen „schonenden“ Einstieg in das verhältnismäßig extreme Soundkonzept der Band. Die Kontraste zwischen Swing- und Death-Metal-Elementen werden zunächst rund gestaltet und mit allmählichen Übergängen überbrückt. Die Clean-Passage nach dem ersten und das Fretless-Bass-Solo nach dem zweiten Chorus zeigen erste Anzeichen von „Progginess“. Das alles in einer kompakten und übersichtlichen Songstruktur verpackt, bietet einen sanften Einstieg in die groteske Klangwelt von Amuse To Death. Im Songtext wird der missliche geistige Zustand der Zentralfigur „Al“ beschrieben, dessen innere Stimmen ihn in den Wahnsinn treiben, sobald die Band in seinem Kopf aufhört, Musik zu machen.
Blacktoothgrin – Die musikalische Offenheit und Bereitschaft des Zuhörers, abrupten emotionalen Schwankungen standzuhalten, wird mit diesem Song auf den Prüfstand gestellt. Stile werden hier nicht behutsam miteinander vermengt, sondern in einen Betonmischer geworfen und wild durcheinandergewirbelt. Hier treffen Duke Ellington und Count Basie inspirierte Hot-Swing-Horn-Linien auf Technical Death Metal à la First Fragment, Necrophagist und Co. Textlich steht wieder die fiktive Hauptfigur Al im Mittelpunkt. Diesmal geht es um seine Drogenabhängigkeit und den inneren Kampf, der damit verbunden ist.
Lowlifer – Die harten Kanten von Blacktoothgrin werden hier wieder etwas runder. Dieser Song fällt dagegen mit seinem Witz und der Betonung des Grotesken auf. Zahllose Horn-Einwürfe und Kommentare und der tänzerisch-groovige Instrumentalteil vor dem letzten Chorus haben fast schon den Slapstick-Charakter einer Laurel-&-Hardy-Komödie. Die Refrains werden von Mal zu Mal größer, breiter und bunter. Textlich wird hier der Unterschied der Wahrnehmung im Normalzustand des grauen Alltags und der bunten Fantasiewelt eines Morphiumtrips ausgemalt.
The Alibi – Dieses Stück kommt der Bezeichnung Prog-Arie aus den vier Songs sicherlich am nächsten. Er setzt nämlich ein Häkchen neben jede der folgenden Kategorien: enthält langsamen, balladesken Teil; enthält schnellen Metal-Teil; enthält ungerade Taktarten; enthält mindestens 10 unterschiedliche Instrumente; enthält gefühlt ein Dutzend Instrumentalsoli; geht länger als 5 Minuten; hat keine typische Songstruktur; enthält Tempoänderungen; schwankt zwischen mehreren Tonarten hin und her… Hier wird die Bandbreite dessen, was die Band in allen musikalischen Aspekten zu bieten hat, nochmal erweitert vors Gehör geführt. In den Lyrics geht es um einen Traum der Sängerin Carmen, in dem sie sich selber als Leiche und einzige Zeugin eines Mordes beobachtet und als Täterin in diesem beschuldigt wird.
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Die bayrischen Black Metaller AMYSTERY haben vor einiger Zeit bei Folter Records unterschrieben. Das neue Album “CHAOS EMPIRE SATAN” wird am 31.10.2024 erscheinen.
Jetzt gibt es die erste Single “Whispers From The Void”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8xPNv_mISEA
Über AMYSTERY
Die okkulte Formation AMYSTERY ist zurück mit ihrem vierten Album »Chaos Empire Satan«, ein gleichermaßen rohes und edles Werk zur Bewahrung und Zelebrierung des traditionellen Black Metal als eigenständige Kunstform. Dabei sind sie kein uninspiriertes Abbild einer alten Genregröße, sondern schmieden vielmehr kompromisslos ihren eigenen, authentischen Schwarzstahl, der sich vielfach im Angriffsmodus befindet, sich in Kompositionen wie »Spirits In Fire« oder »Infestation« aber auch zu erhabener, mystischer Größe aufschwingt.
Nach einer mehrjährigen Schaffenspause hatten sich die Bajuwaren AMYSTERY 2018 mit einer veränderten Besetzung wieder zusammengeschlossen, um gemeinsam weiter an neuem Material zu arbeiten. Im Sommer 2021 kam es erneut zu einem Besetzungswechsel, seitdem besteht die Band aus drei Personen: Grond (Drums), Culpa (Bass) und Nephesus (Vocals, Gitarre).
AMYSTERY ist keine Band, bei der ein neues Album daraus erwächst, dass sich Individuen gegenseitig im Alleingang aufgenommene Tondateien auf die Rechner schicken – die Ideen, Riffs etc. für die zehn Songs von »Chaos Empire Satan« wurden gemeinsam im Proberaum gesammelt und dort ausgearbeitet. Auf ihrer Tour im Februar 2023 wurden bereits drei neue Stücke präsentiert, die restlichen sechs entstanden im Zeitraum bis Dezember 2023.
Inhaltlich behandelt »Chaos Empire Satan« die Theorien und Macht der Chaosmagie nach Peter James Carroll und beschreibt die dazugehörigen Praktiken und Auswirkungen auf das Leben und die Seele. Darüber hinaus geht es um die Ambivalenz zwischen der vermeintlichen Nichtigkeit des irdischen Lebens im kosmischen und multidimensionalen Maßstab und der Größe des eigenen persönlichen (Multi-)Universums mit der daraus erwachsenden maximalen Gestaltungsfreiheit, Wirksamkeit und Einflussnahme. AMYSTERY als Band zelebriert diese Überzeugung, was bereits im Vorgängeralbum »All Hail The Cult« eine tragende Rolle spielte und nun im neuen Album noch mehr ins Zentrum gerückt wurde.
Aufgenommen wurde das Album im Januar 2024. Das Cover-Artwork wurde von Malphas (ex-AMYSTERY, ex-Lunar Aurora, Mortem Agmen) gezeichnet, die grafische Gestaltung wurde von Lense Of Sense übernommen.
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Release: 25. October 2024
While Deimos' Dawn could theoretically still be accused of being a project with a famous singer on their debut album, two years and many gigs later it has to be said: This is a real band at work!
Marc Grewe (Asinhell, ex-Morgoth, Insidious Disease), Germany's number one death metal shouter, puts his very own stamp here. Compositionally mature, sonically clearly skipped a few steps, the band presents a new EP “God Of Pain” including a cover version of Marks former Band MORGOTH!
As with their debut album, former Sodom guitarist and rock'n'roll whirlwind Andy Brings wrote the lyrics and produced Grewe's vocals and proove how lively and fresh old school thrash can sound in 2024.
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Line-up: Mauro Tollini: drums;
Nicola Murari: bass; Lorenzo Loatelli: guitars; Ricky Dal Pane: vocals
Style: Epic Doom Metal with elements of classic Heavy Metal and Progressive
Similar artists: Candlemass, Pentagram, Solstice, Solitude Aeturnus, Black Sabbath, Trouble
The song is available on all digital platforms at https://song.link/EPIKOS and next week we'll unveil the lyric video created for the song.
EPITAPH, one of the longest-lasting bands of the entire Italian scene, is going to present one of the next big things within the Dark Doom Metal movement thanks to an overall epic and gloomy feeling, mixed with the natural dark atmospheres of their old school Doom Metal.
First work to have Ricky Dal Pane (singer of the band Witchwood) behind the microphone, this is definitively an album for fans of Candlemass, Pentagram, Solstice, Solitude Aeturnus, Black Sabbath, Trouble.
The journey to oblivion has begun.
Doom Metal, Dark, Progressive and Esotericism are the coordinates.
DOOM ON!!!
"Path To Oblivion" LP/CD/tape/bundle could be pre-ordered at https://shorturl.at/RtoNK
Cover artwork created by Luciana Nedelea and tracklist:
1. Path To Oblivion
2. Embraced By Worms
3. Condemned To Flesh
4. Nameless Demon
5. She's Reborn In Blasphemy
6. Voices Behind The Wall
7. Kingdom Of Slumber
8. Fall From Grace
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Listen to “Donkere Paden”: https://youtu.be/c8J7bXzHJTM?si=QO76rXMH4VbdAWVm
Pre-order the album:
https://krvl.bandcamp.com/album/donkere-paden (LP/CD/Digital):
https://t.ly/krvlD (CD),
https://t.ly/krvlV (Vinyl)
Pre-save the album via digital platforms: https://share.amuse.io/album/krvl-donkere-paden
Following on from their debut "Kravaal" (self-released, 2022), the second album “Donkere Paden” will bring even more darkness and despair which will be divided into seven chapters. The album features guest vocalists H. from Oerheks and Shazzula from the revered Wolvennest.
The band states: "We've poured our souls into crafting an atmospheric black metal album that will transport you to realms of chilling beauty and crushing despair. Prepare yourselves, for KrvL's reign of darkness begins anew when Autumn falls…"
KrvL previously released the atmospheric single and video “Zielenrust” which features Shazzula of Wolvennest. The band commented about her contribution: “When we were listening to the demo of this song we felt like there was something missing. So we came up with the idea to add some female vocals on the intro. Shazzula was our first choice and luckily she liked our music and she said yes.”
KrvL comprises nameless souls that drift through the Kravaal Forest in Belgium in search of the light amongst the darkness they find themselves in. With lyrics in Dutch, the band contemplates topics such as nature, finding inner peace, nemesis, resurrection and an attempt to find light in the darkness.
Musically, the band is all about atmosphere. With a foundation of traditional 90s and modern black metal, the anonymous band also mixes post-metal, doom and sludge influences.
KrvL was established at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, creating a perfect mood for the writing and recording of their debut album "Kravaal". Eventually, the album was self-released digitally in 2022 and then on vinyl in 2023. 2024 sees the band reach new heights with the signing to These Hands Melt and the release of their second album.
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Release
date :
October 25th
Genre : Black Metal
Origin: France
Label: Les Acteurs de L’Ombre Productions
Network Distributor: Season of Mist / Plastic Head
Digital Distributor: The Orchard
Tracklist:
1 - Des feux plus forts
2 - Nos cendres et nos râles
3 - Le cambouis et le carmin
4 - Sous vivre
5 - Banlieues rouges
6 - La poésie du caniveau
7 - Ainsi finit le jour
8 - La beauté du désastre
9 - Tout est à la mort
Duration: 53min40
After "les Idées Blanches" released in 2021, SORDIDE will publish "Ainsi Finit Le Jour" on October 25th on Les Acteurs de l'Ombre Productions
SORDIDE comes from the wet gutters of Rouen, Normandy. Since the release of its debut album through Avantgarde, back in 2014, the trio has been spitting a scornful and desperate anger in Moliere’s language under the motto NEITHER NAME, NOR FLAG.
Since then, the band has multiplied albums culminating with the release of “Les idées blanche”, in 2021, and played throughout Europe and at Roadburn and Hellfest festivals. After travelling to Iceland and Finland, Sordide will release its fifth full-length, “Ainsi finit le jour”, on October 25th, 2024, through Les Acteurs de l’ombre, and its own collective, La Harelle.
To present this abrasive opus, Sordide will tour in France, Switzerland and Belgium in October 2024, and in Europe in February 2025.
A first extract entitled "Des feux plus forts" has just been released. This is the opening track of the album that will be released on October 25th.
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Dark Descent Records heralds the first coming of ABERRATOR - a yet unknown entity devoted to the ancient arts of death metal mastery. Founded in 2022 between G.P and N.H from New Zealand - with P.F from Canada on session drums, ABERRATOR pulls no punches, unleashing BECKONING TRIBULATION, a devastating full-length, straight out of the gate. Influenced by the darkest of death metal and death/doom - particularly of US and Finnish origins - the band fit the Dark Descent roster like a key to a crypt.
“Beckoning Tribulation is a lens into the human condition, the inevitable decline due to the innate zealotry and hypocrisy within our species,” states N.H. “The triumphant proclamation of the death of god and the impending doom of mankind as it struggles within the vacuum this creates.”
ABERRATOR has shared a stream for album opener "Plague Monarch Ascendant." Listen now at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i736qbCGBL8
Stream the title track of Beckoning Tribulation at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_0Byqexh1tU
Dark Descent Records will release Beckoning Tribulation on CD, vinyl and digital formats on October 11. Pre-order the album at: www.darkdescentrecords.com/shop
Tracklisting:
1. Plague Monarch Ascendant
2. Flagellation Crusade
3. Doomed Quintessence
4. Beckoning Tribulation
5. Spiritual Attrition
6. Emissary of Suffering
7. ...Of the Crucible
The album comes clad in a masterful gravure/woodcut-style piece from the inimitable mind of Alex Shadrin from Nether Temple Design: “The artwork represents the above concepts. Betrayal hidden with the guise of civility; blades plunged into another's backs to complete the ouroboros. Murder, cunning and cowardice act in unison as tools of victory and ultimately defeat.”
ABERRATOR is:
G.P - Guitars and Bass
N.H - Vocals
P.F - Drums
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Label: Rottweiler Records
Release Date: October 25th 2024
Genre: Brutal Death Metal
For fans of: Morbid Angel | Immolation | Abhorrent Deformity | Vital Remains
In March of 2023 Taking The Head Of Goliath made the decision to bring down the curtain on their career of bludgeoning riffs and blast beat battery, leaving behind them a furious live album of unbridled chaos – Beyond Brutal Live – a destructive self titled EP and the memory of scores of incendiary live shows. However, whilst their journey through the wastelands of death metal may be over, the Minnesota band have left behind a posthumous gift for the fans who have supported them throughout the years, a final explosive assault under the Taking The Head Of Goliath banner…join them for one last descent into the pit, with Futility Of The Flesh!
Futility Of The Flesh is a new four track EP that will stand as a fitting testament to Taking The Head Of Goliath’s unique brand of death metal ferocity, their potent blend of the technical, the twisted, the brutal and the melodic, always delivered with 100% commitment and unrelenting intensity. ‘Futility Of The Flesh’ itself gets things under way with a sinister, slithering riff and bestial vocals of impossible depth and toxicity that scrape the detritus from the dark side of your soul. Touched by madness, the song sends you flying on speeding guitar arpeggios one minute and grinds you into the dirt the next. ‘Septic Enslavement’ follows with its tumbling riffs over frantic drums. It’s overwhelming and overpowering, with its skittering riffs and frenzied rhythms – the epitome of Taking The Head Of Goliath’s eclectic, dynamic style. ‘Neoteric Tribal Barbarism’ is an absolute behemoth of a song, featuring passages of delirious speed with guitar riffs like insect swarms and was recorded live at Rayfest in the summer of ’21, capturing an incredibly powerful vocal performance from Jake Martin. Finally, the very last artillery barrage from Taking The Head Of Goliath comes in the form of bonus track, ‘Cord Of Three Strands’, the band’s independently released 2019 digital single. It’s a searing shot of darkness, laced with grandiose melody and the perfect farewell from a band that will be sorely missed. For those who have loved and lost Taking The Head Of Goliath, Futility Of The Flesh is a last roar from beyond the grave, a parting salvo to be treasured. For the others…you have some incredible music to discover.
Nothing was left to chance with Futility Of The Flesh, ensuring that Taking The Head Of Goliath’s final blow lands with maximum impact. Recorded by Will Maravelas (Thor, Incinerate etc) and mixed and mastered by Charles Powell (Carnifex etc) the sound throughout is devastating – and with cover art created by Pär Olofsson (Children Of Bodom, Exodus etc) Futility Of The Flesh is as powerful visually as it is sonically. Don’t miss this stunning concluding chapter in the story of Taking The Head Of Goliath, coming your way from Rottweiler Records on October 25th.
Line-up:
Jake Martin - Vocals
Luke Renno - Bass/Backing Vocals
Nathan Sherman - Guitar
Steve Reishus – Drums
*Guitars on ‘Neoteric Tribal Barbarism’ by Miles Sunde
*Guitars on 'Cord of Three Strands' by Rob Blake
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Austin (TX) - Returning with their latest call-to-arms, Texas metal warlords IGNITOR are once again battle-ready with the release of their new album, HORNS AND HAMMERS. The album is out now in Europe, Asia, and Australia via Metal On Metal Records. The label will be selling it at Keep it True Rising Festival IV in Wurzburg, Germany, October 4-5.
The CD is available for purchase from Metal On Metal Records at:
U.S. residents can pre-order the CD directly from the band at https://ignitorband.com/merch. Orders will ship no later than October 15.
Vinyl and CD versions wil be distributed through Revolt Vinyl Records in North and South America in November. This version will include a bonus track of the Saxon classic “Machine Gun,” featuring guest appearances by Ross The Boss (Manowar, Dictators), Marc Lopes (Metal Church, Let Us Prey, Ross The Boss) and Gabriel Guardian (Immortal Guardian). Look for the companion video of that song very soon. This version will soon be available for streaming and purchase on all digital platforms.
The vinyl version of Horns and Hammers will be released on Metal World Records in Europe.
Check out the promotional video for music, interviews, and album info at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ip1xGHaGH_4
Another storm-the-gates, metal onslaught, Horns and Hammers delivers all the dramatic power and fury that landed previous albums Haunted by Rock ‘N’ Roll and The Golden Age of Black Magick in the hallowed realms of Judas Priest, Mercyful Fate, Raven, Dio, Accept and other legendary keepers of the metal creed.
From the title track’s speed-metal war cry and the Maiden-esque “Imperial Bloodlines” to the cowbell-driven “Shattered Crosses” and the 70s-inspired heavy metal of “Ferocious the Martyrs” (featuring guest keyboardist Gabriel Guardian of Immortal Guardian) the 11-track Horns and Hammers
is a mighty mix of classic heavy metal spiked with NWOBHM, thrash, power metal and the atmospheric textures of prog-metal and fantasy.
“We raised the bar high with our last two albums so we couldn’t settle for anything less than a full-on metal assault,” said founding guitarist Stuart “Batlord” Laurence. “We’ve always honored our influences,
but we’re also very insistent that our music – first and foremost – sounds like IGNITOR. With Horns and Hammers, we’ve covered the spectrum of metal and taken Ignitor to a whole new level.”
Fronted by the soaring vocals of Jason McMaster (Watchtower, Dangerous Toys, Broken Teeth), IGNITOR's strength is further forged by guitarist Robert Williams, bassist Billy “Chainsaw” Dansfiell and drummer Pat Doyle. Whether charging and pounding like clashing titans (“Dark Horse,” “Chaos Maximus Eternal”) or luring the listener into gothic tales of doom and deceit (“Suicide Anthem,” “Taken Up With Serpents”), IGNITOR delivers with shuddering impact.
“Robert brought a ton of songs and riff ideas to the table and Billy had some great ideas that blossomed into full-blown songs,” Laurence said. “Once we started jamming with Pat’s pummeling backbeat, we knew we had something special.”
“As the arrangements started coming together, I found myself completely immersed and inspired to come up with the lyrical themes and characters to carry the songs to completion,” McMaster added. “I’m really proud of the band’s individual and collective contributions, and I think we all agree that Horns and Hammers is a triumph by any measure.”
The album’s stunning cover art – featuring a medieval warrior and his mighty steed surveying a hellish killing field – comes courtesy of renowned fantasy/sci-fi artist Claudio Bergamin whose credits include
Judas Priest (Firepower), Burning Witches (The Witch of the North), Cassius King (Field Trip) and Klassik ’78 (Phantoms), among others.
Produced and mastered by Stuart “Batlord” Laurence at Emphatic Audio in Austin, TX, Horns and Hammers was mastered for vinyl by Cris Burns. “Hell Shall Be Your Home” was recorded live in Austin TX at Kick Butt Coffee in 2019, and engineered by Ernie Basaldua with mixing by
Stuart "Batlord" Laurence.
Track
Listing:
1. Horns And Hammers
2. Imperial Bloodlines
3. Dark Horse
4. Cyber Crush
5. Shattered Crosses
6. Taking Up With Serpents
7. Ferocious The Martyrs
8. Suicide Anthem
9. Chaos Maximus Eternal
10. Machine Gun (Saxon cover)*
11. Terminous
*Note: “Hell Shall Be Your Home” appears on The Metal On Metal Records version.
All songs written, recorded and performed by Ignitor, except *“Machine Gun,” originally written, recorded and performed by Saxon, Carrere Music Ltd 1980.
Cover art by Claudio Bergamin.
Line-up:
Stuart “Batlord” Laurence - Guitar
Robert Williams - Guitar
Jason McMaster - Vocals
Billy “Chainsaw” Dansfiell - Bass
Pat Doyle - Drums
Bio:
IGNITOR formed in Austin, Texas in 2003 with legendary Agony Column guitarist Stuart Laurence, Brendon Bigelow on bass, Beverly Barrington on guitar, Pat Doyle (Offenders) on drums, and vocalist Erika Swinnich. The band wanted to write music reflecting their passion for heavy, speed, and power metal.
IGNITOR quickly attracted a worldwide fan base after releasing their debut album Take To The Sky, featuring the hit "Demonslayer," in 2004 to rave reviews. Germany’s Rock Hard magazine named it "Demo of the Month.” Dies Irae (Brazil) said “Ignitor take the world by storm, playing a furious Heavy/Speed Metal, joining the high class of veteran musicians and the powerful voice of Erika Swinnich.”
IGNITOR performed at Mexico’s Monterrey Metal Fest in May 2005, appearing alongside Motorhead and Danzig. Then onto Germany’s Keep It True Festival in November 2005, where they stunned the crowd and were named "Best KIT Newcomer" by Mario’s Metal Mania magazine.
In 2007 IGNITOR released Road of Bones (Cruz del Sur Music) featuring cover art by legendary MOTORHEAD collaborator Joe Petagno. Beverly was temporarily replaced by Annah Moore on guitar for this album. The band’s sophomore effort is a deep dive into themes of pain, death, and rebirth, culminating with their triumphant anthem "Reinheitsgebot" and its rallying cry “Metal is the Law!” Blabbermouth described IGNITOR - “This is the energetic, lusty sound of a new and eager band who are ridiculously fired up to be alive, no matter what the decade.” IGNITOR toured heavily in support of the album, playing with Primal Fear and Leaves Eyes, and a notable appearance at the Valley Thrash Fest in McAllen, Texas.
In 2008, Texas metal veteran Jason McMaster (Watchtower, Howling Sycamore, Dangerous Toys, Broken Teeth, Evil United) replaced Erika’s wraith-Maiden wail with his demonic Texas drawl. The band released The Spider Queen (Cruz del Sur/Heavy Artillery) in 2009, a fairy tale of love and redemption. The band toured in support of the album, sharing stages with Fates Warning and Helstar along the way.
In 2010 IGNITOR played the Metal Up Your Tap Fest in Chicago along with Cruz del Sur label mates Bible of the Devil.
2012 saw the release of Year of the Metal Tiger (MVD Audio,) featuring fan favorite "Heavy Metal Holocaust" and the eerie polytheism of "Shadow of the Needle." “…a fiery album of traditional, hot-wired metal that’s intensely passionate and utterly authentic.” – Backstage Auctions.
IGNITOR released Mixtape '85 in 2013, a collection of beloved favorites recalling the peak years for thrash and heavy metal. The Metal Files said “…the opening solo on Into the Coven gave me chills when I first heard it.” 2013 also saw the inauguration of IGNITOR’s occasionally-annual Iron Fist Fest in their hometown of Austin, featuring Witches Mark.
The next two years produced some lineup changes. Beverly was replaced by Robert Williams (Witches Mark,) and Brendon was replaced by Billy “Chainsaw” Dansfiell (Agony Column) cementing IGNITOR’s current lineup.
In May 2016 IGNITOR performed at the Ragnarokkr Metal Apocalypse in Chicago along with Tygers of Pan Tang, Jag Panzer, and Leather Leone. The Iron Fist Fest returned in 2016 too, featuring Byfist and Death of Millions alongside IGNITOR.
In 2017 IGNITOR released Years of War 2008 – 2013, an anthology of the band’s releases during those years in a limited edition box set, including rare promo discs and assorted items from the merchandise shop. The box set is only available from the band’s website ignitorband.com.
2017 also saw the release of the IGNITOR’s sixth album Haunted By Rock & Roll (EMP Label Group.) The song "Hatchet: The Ballad of Victor Crowley" is heard during the closing credits of the horror slasher “Victor Crowley” from Ariescope Pictures. Director Adam Green produced a NSFW video of the song featuring some key gory scenes from the movie. The band produced three other companion videos featuring the songs "No Sanctuary," "Brave The War," and "Haunted by Rock & Roll." Roppongi Rocks said “IGNITOR serves us an extra large portion of terrific heavy metal on its new album.” “The New Wave of British Heavy Metal deserves a locally designated acronym thanks to IGNITOR.” - Austin Chronicle
IGNITOR returned to Chicago in July 2018 for the Alehorn of Power X festival, appearing alongside Zuul and Bible of the Devil. IGNITOR appeared again in July at the Iron Fist Fest 3 with James Rivera’s Metal Asylum and Austin’s own Duel. Iron Fist Fest 4’s ten-band lineup in 2019 featured IGNITOR, Helstar, and Angkor Wat.
In early 2020, IGNITOR finished the work on their seventh album. After contacting Metal on Metal Records and sending the new songs, they got a positive response and soon the agreement was reached. The Golden Age of Black Magick was finally released on October 2020 on CD and all major digital platforms.
In January 2020 right before the worldwide pandemic, IGNITOR recorded a live set at Kick Butt Coffee in Austin. Later in the year the band self-released that set on a CD called Live…Before the Plague and posted it for sale on its website store.
Like most of the planet, IGNITOR spent 2020-2021 hiding out from the pandemic. Luckily that provided ample opportunity to write and hone new material. The band played a few shows here and there as venues began opening back up in 2022 and 2023, but spent most of the time writing and preparing to record their next album.
Recording began in Fall 2023 and was finished in May 2024 for the ninth IGNITOR album, Horns and Hammers (Metal on Metal). Horns and Hammers features some extra special guests – Ross “the Boss” Friedman (Dictators, Manowar,) Marc Lopes (Metal Church) and Gabriel Guardiola (Immortal Guardian). IGNITOR is especially proud of this album. The cover art was painted by Claudio Bergamin and depicts a weathered warrior in a brief moment of repose after a battle. It resembles the plight of true metal warriors like IGNITOR, who strive to inject both power and passion into their craft with every performance, keeping the flames of heavy metal stoked and smoldering for the gathered masses.
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
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https://www.facebook.com/Carnosus/
Hailing from the hills and woodlands of Central New York and New England, MYTHBEGOTTEN combines a love of legends old and new with a folk-inflected fusion of metal genres to arrive at a uniquely epic and melancholic melodic concoction.
The result is an eight-track journey that reaches Tolkien-esque levels of grandeur. The band offers an in-depth look at the inspiration behind Tales from the Unseelie Court.
"The key inspiration for the individual songs includes the Dullahan (an evil fey from Irish Mythology) which inspired the song "The Heedless Horseman", Sawney Bean (a legendary Scottish Cannibal and inspiration for "The Hills Have Eyes") which inspired the song "The Terror of Lothian", H.P. Lovecraft's "The Rats in The Walls" which inspired the song "Beneath Exham Priory", The Welsh Legend of the Wild Hunt which inspired the song "Mallt-y-Nos", the Arthurian legend of Merlin and the Dragons which inspired the song "Omen of Embers", The melancholy book 4 of Milton's "Paradise Lost" which inspired the song "The Fall", and the climactic Battle of the Pelennor Fields from Tolkien's "The Return of The King" which inspired the song "Of Wrath and Ruin". This is all rounded out by an arrangement of the classic Scots ballad "Twa Corbies" which brings together the old traditions of British Isles balladry with this modern sonic storytelling which MYTHBEGOTTEN bases its songwriting upon."
Over the last several months, MYTHBEGOTTEN has released a series of two-song "chapters" from Tales from the Unseelie Court. Stream "The Road to Unseelie Court" series at https://mythbegotten.bandcamp.com/album/the-road-to-unseelie-court-fire-brimstone
Tales from the Unseelie Court is set for release on October 31.
Experience more MYTHBEGOTTEN at https://www.youtube.com/@Mythbegotten
Tracklisting:
1. The Heedless Horseman
2. Omen of Embers
3. Mallt-y-Nos
4. Beneath Exham Priory
5. The Fall
6. The Terror of Lothian
7. Twa Corbies
8. Of Wrath and Ruin
The Journey So Far...
A decade ago in Syracuse, New York, Connor Hoffman, Daniel Barbour, and Joe Sopchak released the Stirling demo under their Folk/Power Metal fusion project Hounds of Annwn. Shortly thereafter, they performed their only live show at the Sturmfeier folk metal festival in Hamlin, New York, but with college and work taking priority, the three soon scattered throughout the Northeast. All knew, however, that there was much left undone, songs left unsung, and stories left untold.
In 2022, after years of sporadic songwriting and fits and starts of recording, the trio re-committed to bringing their vision of folk- and symphonic-infused Power Metal to fruition under the new moniker MYTHBEGOTTEN. This name was chosen for its elegant encapsulation of the band’s ethos: to chronicle the stories from myth, fantasy, and history that have inspired them.
Tales from the Unseelie Court is the first release from this reforged musical triumvirate and is centered around the folklore of the British Isles and literary fantasy, showcasing the eerie and macabre as well as the wondrous and heroic. Listeners feel as though they are sitting amidst a gathering of the Unseelie Fey Court, hearing great and terrible stories retold to the assembled congregation.
MYTHBEGOTTEN is excited to reveal its unique blend of metallic styles in this first eldritch release and looks forward to sharing tales even stranger and more wondrous with the world.
Line-Up:
Dan Barbour – Lead Vocals
Connor Hoffman – Guitars, Backing Vocals, Additional Keyboards
Joe Sopchak – Keyboards, Bass Guitar, Backing Vocals
https://www.facebook.com/MythbegottenBand/
SØRGELIG – “ΦΘΟΡΆ”
Label: Tragedy Productions
Release Date: October 4th 2024
Genre: Black Metal
For fans of: Behexen | Shining | Sargeist | Dødsferd
In the lightless darkness of the world below, where the cold, grey waves of the river of forgetting lap against the shores of unceasing, stygian night, there the nameless and the soulless, tragic and deplorable, gather to exchange tales of bleak eternity and whisper secrets born of blood and promises. With sickle and stone they climb the thousand steps to moonlit night, there to gather the dreams of the sleeping, to reap the screams of the foolish and harvest the spirits of those who have turned the world of legends into a world of decay and ruination.
Three years since Sørgelig unleashed the fiercely intense Slaves Of Tomorrow EP, the Greek iconoclasts, dissident dream eaters, have returned, with an astonishing new full length album, wreathed in smoke and shadows – Φθορά! Opening with ‘Breed Of Waste’ that highlights the incredibly harsh, caustic vocals of Odious, that freeze the blood with their unbridled savagery, Φθορά then grasps you by the throat and flings you into a maelstrom of malefic sound and baleful visions. The insistent riffs of ‘Libation Of Blood ‘are driven into your skull like nails as a sinister, insidious evil weaves its way through the song. This is the epitome of black metal ferocity, a genre defining beast of a track. Meanwhile ‘Inexorable Grey’ summons the spirits of rage and war, unleashing forces of terrifying power, building to breathless peaks of blinding speed and darkness and crashing to abyssal depths. Yet Φθορά is much more than a glorious exposition of blasting ferocity and freezing wickedness, with ‘Φθορά’ itself providing a masterful break in the onslaught as its haunting sounds invoke unsettling imaginings of broken ghosts in empty ballrooms, spinning forever in dusty, tear-stained waltzes. Then there is the grand epic of tragedy and terror that closes this unearthly album – ‘Dreamscapes Of Lethe’. Jagged, probing riffs stagger across stuttering rhythms before collapsing into anguish, soul-searing madness, profound melancholy, death and blood. You rise again from a false ending, crawling towards the light, before ancient claws drag you back into darkness. There is no escape from the underworld, no return from Φθορά!
Φθορά will be released by Tragedy Productions, on 6 panel digi-pack with a sixteen page booklet, on October 4th and will surely see Sørgelig marching on towards the highest echelons of black metal. The creative balance displayed between understanding and embracing the essence of black metal and branding a unique seal into its cold, dead flesh is masterful. When Φθορά arrives be prepared to follow Sørgelig into realms unknown…and beyond.
Line-up:
Odious – Vocals/Lyrics
Reactive – Bass/Guitars
NCRVZRS – Guitars (track 3)
Έκπτωτος – Guitars/Lyrics
N.D. – Drums/Vocals/Guitars
https://www.tragedyproductions.com/
https://www.facebook.com/sorgeligblackmetal
Sweden's avenging witches of black metal, VÖLVA, are set to return with a new album, DESIRES PROFANE on November 28th - featuring ten hymns to the lost souls of their persecuted sisters, incinerated upon the murderous bonfires of Christianity. Desires Profane is a scalding assault of vehement rage that will be released on CD by Grind To Death Records and on vinyl by Fiadh Productions.
Track listing:
1 – The Tower
2 – Walk With Me
3 – Expulsion Of The Flesh
4 – Inverted Cross
5 – Never Forgive
6 – The Serpent
7 – Perpetual Putrefaction
8 – Asmodeus
9 – Salvation
10 – Vagabond
https://www.facebook.com/fiadhproductions
https://www.grindtodeathrecords.com/
https://www.facebook.com/volva
Hailing
from Skellefteå, Sweden, TERRORTORY has been carving
their name into the melodic death metal scene with a sound that fuses raw
aggression, grandiose melodies, and a complexity that challenges the listener
at every turn. Known for their intense anger, strong arrangements, and intense love
of chugs, Terrortory is now gearing up to release their highly
anticipated second full-length album, THE BLACK PRISM.
The band, comprising Johan Norström (vocals, Katapult), Stefan Vidmark (guitars, ex-Nightscape), Emil Ceder (guitars), Tommy Nilsson (drums), and Olov Häggmark (bass), has undergone an evolutionary journey since its inception. Following the release of their previous full-length album The Seed Left Behind and the EP City of Ghosts through Discouraged Records, they have embraced new challenges and matured as songwriters. This evolution culminates in The Black Prism, a self-produced, independently released opus consisting of ten tracks that showcase the band's most complex and epic compositions to date.
Regarding the creation of their latest album, Terrortory describes it as a project filled with unexpected paths and challenges:
“This has been a project with many phases and challenges. This, in turn, has forced us onto paths we could not have anticipated or imagined. Songs we long thought were finished have been torn down and rebuilt, and in the end, we had a much stronger product that we are all incredibly satisfied with.”
The band promises that The Black Prism will feature their fastest and most intricate music, drawing inspiration from the vastness of the universe as well as the dark depths within the human soul.
Terrortory’s dedication to their craft extends beyond music. The band produced, recorded, and mixed The Black Prism themselves, with mastering handled by Kai Stahlenberg at Kohlekeller Studios. Their hands-on approach continues with the creation of music videos to accompany the album’s release. With vocalist Johan Norström’s experience behind the camera and bassist Olov Häggmark's work in front of it, the videos are poised to deliver a blend of space anxiety and dark humor.
In keeping with their signature style, The Black Prism features a mix of longer, intricate songs and shorter, faster tracks, pushing the boundaries of melodic death metal. The album’s tracklist, including titles like "Star Crusher," "Pestiferous Haven" and the epic titular track "The Black Prism," promises an auditory journey of crushing riffs, relentless rhythms, and haunting melodies.
With their self-released The Black Prism, the album stands as a testament to their growth, skill, and dedication to the melodic death metal genre. As they prepare for this next chapter, Terrortory invites listeners to delve into the abyss and experience the full force of their musical evolution.
Discography
DeReign – Single (Discouraged Records)
The Seed Left Behind – Full-length album (Discouraged Records)
City of Ghosts – EP (Discouraged Records)
The Black Prism – Full-length album (Self-released)
Line-up
Johan Norström – Vocals
Stefan Vidmark – Guitars
Emil Ceder – Guitars
Tommy Nilsson – Drums
Olov Häggmark – Bass
https://www.youtube.com/@terrortorymetal
https://www.facebook.com/Terrortor
Prepare to be pummeled by pure sonic devastation! Rising Thrash/Death Metal act ANOMIC has signed with Wormholedeath Records for the reissue of their debut EP, "OPACITY" set to be re-released on November 22nd, 2024.
Anomic
is a force to be reckoned with. Founded by Dutch/Syrian guitarist and vocalist
Raafat "Raaf" Atasi, the band blends the fury of Thrash with the
unrelenting brutality of Death Metal, creating a sound that is both punishing
and addictive. After leaving the German thrash outfit War Agenda in August
2023, Raaf wasted no time channeling his creative fire into Anomic. He
channeled a multitude of influences, resulting in the band's debut EP,
"Opacity". This 3-track sonic assault tackles existential themes like
conformity, war, insanity, and the very apocalypse itself.
Raaf wasn't alone in this sonic crusade. He enlisted his old friend Fadi Massamiri to join the band as bassist and second vocalist, with Fadi also taking the reins on mixing and mastering "Opacity". To solidify their rhythm section, the band recruited the legendary Krzysztof Klingbein (live drummer for Vader, Belphegor, and Hate) to lay down the punishing drum tracks on the EP. Additionally, the monstrous vocals of Stefan Nordström guest star on the track "On Deaf Ears", add an extra layer of malevolent fury.
Anomic's signing with Wormholedeath Records marks a pivotal moment in the band's journey. In a statement, the band expressed their excitement:
"We are stoked to announce that AnomiC is now a member of the WormHoleDeath family. Our EP 'Opacity' will be released and distributed this year (2024) digitally by WHD worldwide. This is an important chapter in the band's journey, and we wanna thank the spectacular label owner Carlo Bellotti and his team Carla Predan and Natascia Pribac for this great opportunity to spread our music properly, and with a great label that is a home to so many killer bands signed to their roster. Moreover, our first full-length, which is to be released in 2025, will also be released and distributed with WHD. So, we’re looking forward to this great collaboration and can’t wait to share plans with you all. Stay metal m/"
Brace yourselves, metal maniacs! Anomic is here to demolish everything in their path. Stay tuned for more news and prepare to be crushed by "Opacity" on December 6th, 2024!
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After releasing a couple of beautiful singles, Canadian black metal band Hell Is Other People have now premiered another one of their epic, stirring and heart-wrenching tracks, making it clear at this point that this is indeed a special album.
"...emotionally and sonically scarring, a wrenching expression of torment and pain, of confusion and futility, and yet there’s also something poignant as well as ruinous in the grief it expresses."
HELL IS OTHER PEOPLE - “MOIRAE “
For
fans of
- Agalloch, Altar of Plagues, Winterfylleth, White Ward, 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
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https://www.facebook.com/VallettaNC
Shadows
Decay recently released a lyric video for the EP's first single, "FALLING
OF MIND." Check it out now at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ALCH0ukunVk
Preoptic Distortion Records will release Agent of Chaos on all major streaming platforms on November 8. Pre-save the EP at https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/shadowsdecay/agent-of-chaos/
Tracklisting:
1) Dry You Out
2) Falling of Mind
3) Agent of Chaos
4) Bringer of Death
5) Only Lies
6) Psuedo Suicidal
Hailing from the vibrant metal scene of Costa Rica, Shadows Decay has been a formidable presence in the thrash metal genre since their formation in 2008. Originally known as Preoptic Distortion, the band underwent a transformation both in name and sound, evolving into Shadows Decay—a name that embodies their music's raw energy and dark intensity.
Drawing inspiration from the titans of thrash such as Slayer, Testament, Metallica, Anthrax, and Death Angel, Shadows Decay has cultivated a unique sound that honors the legacy of these pioneers while forging their path. The music is a relentless onslaught of powerful riffs, thunderous drums, and aggressive vocals, delivering a high-octane experience that resonates with metal fans worldwide.
Shadows Decay is more than just a band; they are a collective of passionate musicians driven by a shared vision of musical excellence. Their live performances are known for their electrifying energy and raw intensity, leaving audiences craving more. With every show, Shadows Decay solidifies their reputation as one of the most dynamic and powerful thrash metal bands in the region. As they look to the future, Shadows Decay is poised to take their music to new heights, with plans for new releases and more explosive live shows. Their journey is one of perseverance, passion, and an unwavering commitment to delivering the pure essence of thrash metal.
Shadows Decay stands ready to spread their sonic devastation far and
wide - because in the world of metal - decay never sounded so good.
Shadows Decay is:
Nacho Escobar - vocals, guitars
Nestor Morales - lead guitar
Daniel Solano - Bass guitar
Jeyson Hodgson - Drums
https://www.facebook.com/ShadowsDecay
FOUL BODY AUTOPSY – “THE DISCOVERY OF WITCHES” (EP)
Label: Independent Release
Release Date: October 31st 2024
Genre: Melodic Death Metal
For fans of: Dark Tranquillity | In Flames | At The Gates | Insomnium
Condemned by the words of a child; the cruel pretence of a boy whose vindictive mischief making spread like plague through the tarnished hearts of those so hungry for scandal and persecution – so excited by the prospect of the torture and death of people that, just days before, they considered neighbours, even friends. In these damned times the devil walks not in the homespun dresses of women named witches, nor dances in our night time woods in accordance with licentious and lecherous fantasies. He lives in the hearts of the profiteering Witchfinder and the self important judges, in the fear of the ignorant and the perverted piety of priests…
After the bravely experimental Shadows Without Light trilogy and the back to the roots horror and aggression of Crucifix Dreams, Tom Reynolds’ Foul Body Autopsy is back, with another fresh twist on his precision riff attack. The Discovery Of Witches is a two track EP inspired by two infamous witch trials that took place in Tom’s hometown of Leicester, a century apart. In 1616, due to the false testimony of a young boy, fifteen women were arrested. Nine were hung for crimes of wicked sorcery, another died in jail while the remaining five were released due to the intervention of King James I – to whom the boy admitted his lies. In 1717 Jane Clark and her two children were accused of witchcraft by their fellow villagers and subjected to an ordeal by water – the fact that they didn’t drown when cast into the village pond, condemning them. The 1616 hangings are explored in opening track ‘The Rough Rope And The Short Drop’, where Tom brings new elements to his customary six-string aggression. There’s a reflective feel captured by the deft interplay between guitar and bass - Linus Klausenitzer (Alkaloid, ex-Obscura etc)’s flowing notes weaving their way between Tom’s snarling guitar parts - the sections of punchy, rhythmic feel and the strong melodic awareness as the tragedy, the violence and the delusion of that awful episode are brought to life. ‘The Ordeal By Water’ is another fine example of the traditional Foul Body Autopsy sound taking on fresh hues and colours as it builds through melody and an almost progressive aura to the full force assault of fierce blast beats – masterfully delivered once again by Dirk Verbeuren (Megadeth, Scarve etc). Constantly evolving, constantly exploring, constantly delivering riffs like tactical weapons – Tom Reynolds and Foul Body Autopsy have delivered another sweetly structured and imaginative burst of metal.
While all three musicians worked in their home studios in England, the US and Germany respectively, Tom’s vocals were captured at Parlour Studios (The Haunted, At The Gates, Napalm Death etc) and The Discovery Of Witches was mastered by Stephen Kerrison (The Grudge, Remote Viewing etc). The results are, as always with Foul Body Autopsy, excellent – combining clarity and power, subtlety and force. The EP will be available digitally and for the first time for Foul Body Autopsy, on limited edition lathe cut vinyl. Set to be released on the most appropriate date of October 31st, The Discovery Of Witches is another essential addition to the Foul Body Autopsy canon.
Line-up:
Tom Reynolds - Guitar/Vocals
*drums on The Discovery Of Witches by Dirk Verbeuren
*bass on The Discovery Of Witches by Linus Klausenitzer
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Tokyo “dirty thrashers” Straenge launched in the vibrant Tokyo underground metal scene in 2013. Musically, the band is known in the Tokyo underground scene for their unique blend of performative technicality, unconventional harmonic phrasing, sudden time changes, and old-school thrash and death metal riffs. They are often compared to bands such as Death, Coroner, Voivod, Atheist, Forbidden, and others. Their lives shows are fun and energetic, with frequent unexpected cover performances of classic metal bands such as Death, Exodus, Metallica, Kreator, Motorhead, and more.
Under their original name “Strange”, the band released three demos on cassette tape and digital formats: “Thanks, Thrasher!” (2015), “Thrash Carnival” (2018), and “Thrash Medicine” (2020). As a special nod to old-school thrash fans, each cassette demo had bonus B-side tracks which were only released on the cassettes. Near the end of this era of three demo tapes, the band added an “e” to their name to become Straenge.
Straenge’s debut full-length album “Filthy Microbes” was released in Tokyo on cassette tape in March 2023. A subsequent digital release on Bandcamp was then followed by a CD version release in March 2024. The CD version of the album was released by Tokyo’s well-regarded underground label Captured Records and includes two exclusive live bonus tracks.
Straenge are now planning their sophomore record, title TBD. They are hitting the studio in late 2024 and expecting to release the album in the first half of 2025. The album will feature recent material which the band has played live, including several unreleased songs. The style will expand upon that of their first album, and the band has stated they hope to grow to new levels of musicality in the new album.
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Drawing from many overseas influences, Eternal Crypt brings their brand of melodic extreme metal from their hometown of Rochester New York. It has been their mission to take the atmosphere of black metal, the aggression of death metal, and combine it with the melodic sensibility of power, folk, and doom metal, providing a thought provoking soundtrack to introspective lyrics.
Though initially starting as a solo studio project, Eternal Crypt became a full-fledged band after the release of debut album "Loneliness of the Wolf" in 2018. From then, Eternal Crypt will continue to bring their brand of melodic metal with their upcoming album "Stages of Grief" released on September 28th, 2024.
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Feral, one of the most respected Swedish death metal bands, are back after a gap of six years and they show how it's to be done. Their music is not only insanely powerful, as can be expected from them, but it's also surprisingly intricate. As No Clean Singing puts it eloquently in their premiere at https://www.nocleansinging.com/2024/09/11/an-ncs-premiere-feral-the-devouring-storm/
"Feral know how to crush granite and fracture bones, but you’ll also re-discover how deftly constructed and multi-faceted their music is"
FERAL – “TO USURP THE THRONES”
For
fans of :
Dismember, Carnage, Entombed, Autopsy, Murder Squad, Fleshcrawl, Bloodbath, Grave
Swedish axe-wielding death metal marauders Feral proclaimed their rights to the throne with a potent split last year with crust-ridden death metal label mates Crawl. And as promised, they launched a massive, comprehensive onslaught the following year to eliminate all competition in the Swedish death metal realm. Those familiar with their legend know their humongous heft and power but what's also notable about them is their penchant for writing detailed and highly structured songs, more so than most bands of their ilk. This is death metal that looks, sounds and feels as if it's played by real savage Vikings but it is also wisely written, backed with nearly two decades of skull-crushing experience. Musically they not only honour the ancient Nordic gods the traditional way but also skillfully assimilate influences of the darker, filthier bands from across the ocean like Autopsy into their sound and solidify it many times over. The result is an insurmountable wall of sound that not only overwhelms and conquers but also makes room for tantalizing solos, menacing slower passages, and of course, the neck-snapping groovy parts. With 'To Usurp the Thrones', Feral have once again showed why they're the irrefutable contenders to the Swedish death metal throne and have delivered one of the most accomplished albums in the style in recent times.
Line up
David Nilsson - Vocals
Viktor Klingstedt - Bass
Markus Lindahl - Guitar
Sebastian Lejon - Guitar
Roger Markström - Drums
Artwork by Costin Chioreanu (Grave)
Track listing
1. To Drain the World of Light
2. Vile Malediction
3. Deformed Mentality
4. Bound to the Dead
5. The Devouring Storm
6. Spirits Without Rest
7. Decimated
8. Phantoms of Antiquity
9. Soaked in Blood
10. Into the Ashes of History
11. Stripped of Flesh
Release date - October 18th, 2024
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Thank you very much! Kunal Choksi Label owner Transcending Obscurity Mumbai, India
Horror
Pain Gore Death Productions are set to release the new EP from New
Jersey's twisted Death Metal horror fiends CHAINED TO THE DEAD. ONLY
HUNGER REMAINS is up now for pre-order and will be released
October 25th on CD and Digital formats along with merch.
Ästhetisches Element – 20./30. Jahre Stil, Schwarzweiß, Cartoon, Rubberhose. Es gibt eine Zentrale Fantasiefigur, um die es bei den Texten geht. Die Figur ist drogensüchtig und psychisch krank. Sie hört dauernd Stimmen im Kopf, die sie in den Wahnsinn treiben, der einzige Ausweg
ist, wenn die Band in ihrer Vorstellung anfängt, Musik zu spielen.
Bei den Texten geht es unterschwellig auch darum, auf die negativen Auswirkungen von Drogen
hinzuweisen. Die Band ist gegen jegliche Art von Gewalt, Homophobie, Einschränkungen von Menschenrechten und Einschränkungen von Meinungsfreiheit.
Bandmitglieder:Carmen Grandi (Youtube, Architecture of Emptiness, ex-Neophobia, ex-EGO) – Clean Gesang, Lyrics
Tom “Fountainhead” Geldschläger (ex-Obscura, ex-Belphegor, ex-Nader Sadek, ex-Defeted Sanity, ex-Amogh Symphony) – Fretless Gitarre, Akustik Gitarre, Lead Gitarre, Songwriting, Mixing, Mastering, Producer
Martin Matiasovic (Shaped In Dreams, Divine X) – Rhythmus Gitarre, Lead Gitarre (Track 4), Horn,
Songwriting, Lyrics
Rouven Haliti (Ally The Fiddle, Onyx Eyes, ex-Determination) – Fretless Bass
Defkalion Dimos (Cerebrum, Sacred Outcry) – Drums
Gastmusiker auf der Phantasmagoria EP:
Alex Kerski (Vianova, The Voice Of Germany 2022) – Harsh Vocals
Mikołaj Suchanek – Keytar (Track 4)
Songs:
Ill Fated – Als erste Single und erster Track auf der EP bietet Ill Fated einen „schonenden“ Einstieg in das verhältnismäßig extreme Soundkonzept der Band. Die Kontraste zwischen Swing- und Death-Metal-Elementen werden zunächst rund gestaltet und mit allmählichen Übergängen überbrückt. Die Clean-Passage nach dem ersten und das Fretless-Bass-Solo nach dem zweiten Chorus zeigen erste Anzeichen von „Progginess“. Das alles in einer kompakten und übersichtlichen Songstruktur verpackt, bietet einen sanften Einstieg in die groteske Klangwelt von Amuse To Death. Im Songtext wird der missliche geistige Zustand der Zentralfigur „Al“ beschrieben, dessen innere Stimmen ihn in den Wahnsinn treiben, sobald die Band in seinem Kopf aufhört, Musik zu machen.
Blacktoothgrin – Die musikalische Offenheit und Bereitschaft des Zuhörers, abrupten emotionalen Schwankungen standzuhalten, wird mit diesem Song auf den Prüfstand gestellt. Stile werden hier nicht behutsam miteinander vermengt, sondern in einen Betonmischer geworfen und wild durcheinandergewirbelt. Hier treffen Duke Ellington und Count Basie inspirierte Hot-Swing-Horn-Linien auf Technical Death Metal à la First Fragment, Necrophagist und Co. Textlich steht wieder die fiktive Hauptfigur Al im Mittelpunkt. Diesmal geht es um seine Drogenabhängigkeit und den inneren Kampf, der damit verbunden ist.
Lowlifer – Die harten Kanten von Blacktoothgrin werden hier wieder etwas runder. Dieser Song fällt dagegen mit seinem Witz und der Betonung des Grotesken auf. Zahllose Horn-Einwürfe und Kommentare und der tänzerisch-groovige Instrumentalteil vor dem letzten Chorus haben fast schon den Slapstick-Charakter einer Laurel-&-Hardy-Komödie. Die Refrains werden von Mal zu Mal größer, breiter und bunter. Textlich wird hier der Unterschied der Wahrnehmung im Normalzustand des grauen Alltags und der bunten Fantasiewelt eines Morphiumtrips ausgemalt.
The Alibi – Dieses Stück kommt der Bezeichnung Prog-Arie aus den vier Songs sicherlich am nächsten. Er setzt nämlich ein Häkchen neben jede der folgenden Kategorien: enthält langsamen, balladesken Teil; enthält schnellen Metal-Teil; enthält ungerade Taktarten; enthält mindestens 10 unterschiedliche Instrumente; enthält gefühlt ein Dutzend Instrumentalsoli; geht länger als 5 Minuten; hat keine typische Songstruktur; enthält Tempoänderungen; schwankt zwischen mehreren Tonarten hin und her… Hier wird die Bandbreite dessen, was die Band in allen musikalischen Aspekten zu bieten hat, nochmal erweitert vors Gehör geführt. In den Lyrics geht es um einen Traum der Sängerin Carmen, in dem sie sich selber als Leiche und einzige Zeugin eines Mordes beobachtet und als Täterin in diesem beschuldigt wird.
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 AMYSTERYDie okkulte Formation AMYSTERY ist zurück mit ihrem vierten Album »Chaos Empire Satan«, ein gleichermaßen rohes und edles Werk zur Bewahrung und Zelebrierung des traditionellen Black Metal als eigenständige Kunstform. Dabei sind sie kein uninspiriertes Abbild einer alten Genregröße, sondern schmieden vielmehr kompromisslos ihren eigenen, authentischen Schwarzstahl, der sich vielfach im Angriffsmodus befindet, sich in Kompositionen wie »Spirits In Fire« oder »Infestation« aber auch zu erhabener, mystischer Größe aufschwingt.
Nach einer mehrjährigen Schaffenspause hatten sich die Bajuwaren AMYSTERY 2018 mit einer veränderten Besetzung wieder zusammengeschlossen, um gemeinsam weiter an neuem Material zu arbeiten. Im Sommer 2021 kam es erneut zu einem Besetzungswechsel, seitdem besteht die Band aus drei Personen: Grond (Drums), Culpa (Bass) und Nephesus (Vocals, Gitarre).
AMYSTERY ist keine Band, bei der ein neues Album daraus erwächst, dass sich Individuen gegenseitig im Alleingang aufgenommene Tondateien auf die Rechner schicken – die Ideen, Riffs etc. für die zehn Songs von »Chaos Empire Satan« wurden gemeinsam im Proberaum gesammelt und dort ausgearbeitet. Auf ihrer Tour im Februar 2023 wurden bereits drei neue Stücke präsentiert, die restlichen sechs entstanden im Zeitraum bis Dezember 2023.
Inhaltlich behandelt »Chaos Empire Satan« die Theorien und Macht der Chaosmagie nach Peter James Carroll und beschreibt die dazugehörigen Praktiken und Auswirkungen auf das Leben und die Seele. Darüber hinaus geht es um die Ambivalenz zwischen der vermeintlichen Nichtigkeit des irdischen Lebens im kosmischen und multidimensionalen Maßstab und der Größe des eigenen persönlichen (Multi-)Universums mit der daraus erwachsenden maximalen Gestaltungsfreiheit, Wirksamkeit und Einflussnahme. AMYSTERY als Band zelebriert diese Überzeugung, was bereits im Vorgängeralbum »All Hail The Cult« eine tragende Rolle spielte und nun im neuen Album noch mehr ins Zentrum gerückt wurde.
Aufgenommen wurde das Album im Januar 2024. Das Cover-Artwork wurde von Malphas (ex-AMYSTERY, ex-Lunar Aurora, Mortem Agmen) gezeichnet, die grafische Gestaltung wurde von Lense Of Sense übernommen.
https://folter666shop.de/
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Release: 25. October 2024
While Deimos' Dawn could theoretically still be accused of being a project with a famous singer on their debut album, two years and many gigs later it has to be said: This is a real band at work!
Marc Grewe (Asinhell, ex-Morgoth, Insidious Disease), Germany's number one death metal shouter, puts his very own stamp here. Compositionally mature, sonically clearly skipped a few steps, the band presents a new EP “God Of Pain” including a cover version of Marks former Band MORGOTH!
As with their debut album, former Sodom guitarist and rock'n'roll whirlwind Andy Brings wrote the lyrics and produced Grewe's vocals and proove how lively and fresh old school thrash can sound in 2024.
https://mdd-shop.de/
Line-up: Mauro Tollini: drums;
Nicola Murari: bass; Lorenzo Loatelli: guitars; Ricky Dal Pane: vocalsStyle: Epic Doom Metal with elements of classic Heavy Metal and Progressive
Similar artists: Candlemass, Pentagram, Solstice, Solitude Aeturnus, Black Sabbath, Trouble
The song is available on all digital platforms at https://song.link/EPIKOS and next week we'll unveil the lyric video created for the song.
EPITAPH, one of the longest-lasting bands of the entire Italian scene, is going to present one of the next big things within the Dark Doom Metal movement thanks to an overall epic and gloomy feeling, mixed with the natural dark atmospheres of their old school Doom Metal.
First work to have Ricky Dal Pane (singer of the band Witchwood) behind the microphone, this is definitively an album for fans of Candlemass, Pentagram, Solstice, Solitude Aeturnus, Black Sabbath, Trouble.
The journey to oblivion has begun.
Doom Metal, Dark, Progressive and Esotericism are the coordinates.
DOOM ON!!!
"Path To Oblivion" LP/CD/tape/bundle could be pre-ordered at https://shorturl.at/RtoNK
Cover artwork created by Luciana Nedelea and tracklist:
1. Path To Oblivion
2. Embraced By Worms
3. Condemned To Flesh
4. Nameless Demon
5. She's Reborn In Blasphemy
6. Voices Behind The Wall
7. Kingdom Of Slumber
8. Fall From Grace
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Listen to “Donkere Paden”: https://youtu.be/c8J7bXzHJTM?si=QO76rXMH4VbdAWVm
Pre-order the album:https://krvl.bandcamp.com/album/donkere-paden (LP/CD/Digital):
https://t.ly/krvlD (CD),
https://t.ly/krvlV (Vinyl)
Pre-save the album via digital platforms: https://share.amuse.io/album/krvl-donkere-paden
Following on from their debut "Kravaal" (self-released, 2022), the second album “Donkere Paden” will bring even more darkness and despair which will be divided into seven chapters. The album features guest vocalists H. from Oerheks and Shazzula from the revered Wolvennest.
The band states: "We've poured our souls into crafting an atmospheric black metal album that will transport you to realms of chilling beauty and crushing despair. Prepare yourselves, for KrvL's reign of darkness begins anew when Autumn falls…"
KrvL previously released the atmospheric single and video “Zielenrust” which features Shazzula of Wolvennest. The band commented about her contribution: “When we were listening to the demo of this song we felt like there was something missing. So we came up with the idea to add some female vocals on the intro. Shazzula was our first choice and luckily she liked our music and she said yes.”
KrvL comprises nameless souls that drift through the Kravaal Forest in Belgium in search of the light amongst the darkness they find themselves in. With lyrics in Dutch, the band contemplates topics such as nature, finding inner peace, nemesis, resurrection and an attempt to find light in the darkness.
Musically, the band is all about atmosphere. With a foundation of traditional 90s and modern black metal, the anonymous band also mixes post-metal, doom and sludge influences.
KrvL was established at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, creating a perfect mood for the writing and recording of their debut album "Kravaal". Eventually, the album was self-released digitally in 2022 and then on vinyl in 2023. 2024 sees the band reach new heights with the signing to These Hands Melt and the release of their second album.
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https://www.facebook.com/these.hands.melt
https://www.facebook.com/KrvL1745/
Release
date :
October 25thGenre : Black Metal
Origin: France
Label: Les Acteurs de L’Ombre Productions
Network Distributor: Season of Mist / Plastic Head
Digital Distributor: The Orchard
Tracklist:
1 - Des feux plus forts
2 - Nos cendres et nos râles
3 - Le cambouis et le carmin
4 - Sous vivre
5 - Banlieues rouges
6 - La poésie du caniveau
7 - Ainsi finit le jour
8 - La beauté du désastre
9 - Tout est à la mort
Duration: 53min40
After "les Idées Blanches" released in 2021, SORDIDE will publish "Ainsi Finit Le Jour" on October 25th on Les Acteurs de l'Ombre Productions
SORDIDE comes from the wet gutters of Rouen, Normandy. Since the release of its debut album through Avantgarde, back in 2014, the trio has been spitting a scornful and desperate anger in Moliere’s language under the motto NEITHER NAME, NOR FLAG.
Since then, the band has multiplied albums culminating with the release of “Les idées blanche”, in 2021, and played throughout Europe and at Roadburn and Hellfest festivals. After travelling to Iceland and Finland, Sordide will release its fifth full-length, “Ainsi finit le jour”, on October 25th, 2024, through Les Acteurs de l’ombre, and its own collective, La Harelle.
To present this abrasive opus, Sordide will tour in France, Switzerland and Belgium in October 2024, and in Europe in February 2025.
A first extract entitled "Des feux plus forts" has just been released. This is the opening track of the album that will be released on October 25th.
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Dark Descent Records heralds the first coming of ABERRATOR - a yet unknown entity devoted to the ancient arts of death metal mastery. Founded in 2022 between G.P and N.H from New Zealand - with P.F from Canada on session drums, ABERRATOR pulls no punches, unleashing BECKONING TRIBULATION, a devastating full-length, straight out of the gate. Influenced by the darkest of death metal and death/doom - particularly of US and Finnish origins - the band fit the Dark Descent roster like a key to a crypt.
“Beckoning Tribulation is a lens into the human condition, the inevitable decline due to the innate zealotry and hypocrisy within our species,” states N.H. “The triumphant proclamation of the death of god and the impending doom of mankind as it struggles within the vacuum this creates.”
ABERRATOR has shared a stream for album opener "Plague Monarch Ascendant." Listen now at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i736qbCGBL8
Stream the title track of Beckoning Tribulation at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_0Byqexh1tU
Dark Descent Records will release Beckoning Tribulation on CD, vinyl and digital formats on October 11. Pre-order the album at: www.darkdescentrecords.com/shop
Tracklisting:1. Plague Monarch Ascendant
2. Flagellation Crusade
3. Doomed Quintessence
4. Beckoning Tribulation
5. Spiritual Attrition
6. Emissary of Suffering
7. ...Of the Crucible
The album comes clad in a masterful gravure/woodcut-style piece from the inimitable mind of Alex Shadrin from Nether Temple Design: “The artwork represents the above concepts. Betrayal hidden with the guise of civility; blades plunged into another's backs to complete the ouroboros. Murder, cunning and cowardice act in unison as tools of victory and ultimately defeat.”
ABERRATOR is:
G.P - Guitars and Bass
N.H - Vocals
P.F - Drums
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Label: Rottweiler RecordsRelease Date: October 25th 2024
Genre: Brutal Death Metal
For fans of: Morbid Angel | Immolation | Abhorrent Deformity | Vital Remains
In March of 2023 Taking The Head Of Goliath made the decision to bring down the curtain on their career of bludgeoning riffs and blast beat battery, leaving behind them a furious live album of unbridled chaos – Beyond Brutal Live – a destructive self titled EP and the memory of scores of incendiary live shows. However, whilst their journey through the wastelands of death metal may be over, the Minnesota band have left behind a posthumous gift for the fans who have supported them throughout the years, a final explosive assault under the Taking The Head Of Goliath banner…join them for one last descent into the pit, with Futility Of The Flesh!
Futility Of The Flesh is a new four track EP that will stand as a fitting testament to Taking The Head Of Goliath’s unique brand of death metal ferocity, their potent blend of the technical, the twisted, the brutal and the melodic, always delivered with 100% commitment and unrelenting intensity. ‘Futility Of The Flesh’ itself gets things under way with a sinister, slithering riff and bestial vocals of impossible depth and toxicity that scrape the detritus from the dark side of your soul. Touched by madness, the song sends you flying on speeding guitar arpeggios one minute and grinds you into the dirt the next. ‘Septic Enslavement’ follows with its tumbling riffs over frantic drums. It’s overwhelming and overpowering, with its skittering riffs and frenzied rhythms – the epitome of Taking The Head Of Goliath’s eclectic, dynamic style. ‘Neoteric Tribal Barbarism’ is an absolute behemoth of a song, featuring passages of delirious speed with guitar riffs like insect swarms and was recorded live at Rayfest in the summer of ’21, capturing an incredibly powerful vocal performance from Jake Martin. Finally, the very last artillery barrage from Taking The Head Of Goliath comes in the form of bonus track, ‘Cord Of Three Strands’, the band’s independently released 2019 digital single. It’s a searing shot of darkness, laced with grandiose melody and the perfect farewell from a band that will be sorely missed. For those who have loved and lost Taking The Head Of Goliath, Futility Of The Flesh is a last roar from beyond the grave, a parting salvo to be treasured. For the others…you have some incredible music to discover.
Nothing was left to chance with Futility Of The Flesh, ensuring that Taking The Head Of Goliath’s final blow lands with maximum impact. Recorded by Will Maravelas (Thor, Incinerate etc) and mixed and mastered by Charles Powell (Carnifex etc) the sound throughout is devastating – and with cover art created by Pär Olofsson (Children Of Bodom, Exodus etc) Futility Of The Flesh is as powerful visually as it is sonically. Don’t miss this stunning concluding chapter in the story of Taking The Head Of Goliath, coming your way from Rottweiler Records on October 25th.
Line-up:
Jake Martin - Vocals
Luke Renno - Bass/Backing Vocals
Nathan Sherman - Guitar
Steve Reishus – Drums
*Guitars on ‘Neoteric Tribal Barbarism’ by Miles Sunde
*Guitars on 'Cord of Three Strands' by Rob Blake
https://www.rottweilerrecords.com/
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Austin (TX) - Returning with their latest call-to-arms, Texas metal warlords IGNITOR are once again battle-ready with the release of their new album, HORNS AND HAMMERS. The album is out now in Europe, Asia, and Australia via Metal On Metal Records. The label will be selling it at Keep it True Rising Festival IV in Wurzburg, Germany, October 4-5.
The CD is available for purchase from Metal On Metal Records at:
U.S. residents can pre-order the CD directly from the band at https://ignitorband.com/merch. Orders will ship no later than October 15.
Vinyl and CD versions wil be distributed through Revolt Vinyl Records in North and South America in November. This version will include a bonus track of the Saxon classic “Machine Gun,” featuring guest appearances by Ross The Boss (Manowar, Dictators), Marc Lopes (Metal Church, Let Us Prey, Ross The Boss) and Gabriel Guardian (Immortal Guardian). Look for the companion video of that song very soon. This version will soon be available for streaming and purchase on all digital platforms.
The vinyl version of Horns and Hammers will be released on Metal World Records in Europe.
Check out the promotional video for music, interviews, and album info at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ip1xGHaGH_4
Another storm-the-gates, metal onslaught, Horns and Hammers delivers all the dramatic power and fury that landed previous albums Haunted by Rock ‘N’ Roll and The Golden Age of Black Magick in the hallowed realms of Judas Priest, Mercyful Fate, Raven, Dio, Accept and other legendary keepers of the metal creed.
From the title track’s speed-metal war cry and the Maiden-esque “Imperial Bloodlines” to the cowbell-driven “Shattered Crosses” and the 70s-inspired heavy metal of “Ferocious the Martyrs” (featuring guest keyboardist Gabriel Guardian of Immortal Guardian) the 11-track Horns and Hammers
is a mighty mix of classic heavy metal spiked with NWOBHM, thrash, power metal and the atmospheric textures of prog-metal and fantasy.
“We raised the bar high with our last two albums so we couldn’t settle for anything less than a full-on metal assault,” said founding guitarist Stuart “Batlord” Laurence. “We’ve always honored our influences,
but we’re also very insistent that our music – first and foremost – sounds like IGNITOR. With Horns and Hammers, we’ve covered the spectrum of metal and taken Ignitor to a whole new level.”
Fronted by the soaring vocals of Jason McMaster (Watchtower, Dangerous Toys, Broken Teeth), IGNITOR's strength is further forged by guitarist Robert Williams, bassist Billy “Chainsaw” Dansfiell and drummer Pat Doyle. Whether charging and pounding like clashing titans (“Dark Horse,” “Chaos Maximus Eternal”) or luring the listener into gothic tales of doom and deceit (“Suicide Anthem,” “Taken Up With Serpents”), IGNITOR delivers with shuddering impact.
“Robert brought a ton of songs and riff ideas to the table and Billy had some great ideas that blossomed into full-blown songs,” Laurence said. “Once we started jamming with Pat’s pummeling backbeat, we knew we had something special.”
“As the arrangements started coming together, I found myself completely immersed and inspired to come up with the lyrical themes and characters to carry the songs to completion,” McMaster added. “I’m really proud of the band’s individual and collective contributions, and I think we all agree that Horns and Hammers is a triumph by any measure.”
The album’s stunning cover art – featuring a medieval warrior and his mighty steed surveying a hellish killing field – comes courtesy of renowned fantasy/sci-fi artist Claudio Bergamin whose credits include
Judas Priest (Firepower), Burning Witches (The Witch of the North), Cassius King (Field Trip) and Klassik ’78 (Phantoms), among others.
Produced and mastered by Stuart “Batlord” Laurence at Emphatic Audio in Austin, TX, Horns and Hammers was mastered for vinyl by Cris Burns. “Hell Shall Be Your Home” was recorded live in Austin TX at Kick Butt Coffee in 2019, and engineered by Ernie Basaldua with mixing by
Stuart "Batlord" Laurence.
Track
Listing:1. Horns And Hammers
2. Imperial Bloodlines
3. Dark Horse
4. Cyber Crush
5. Shattered Crosses
6. Taking Up With Serpents
7. Ferocious The Martyrs
8. Suicide Anthem
9. Chaos Maximus Eternal
10. Machine Gun (Saxon cover)*
11. Terminous
*Note: “Hell Shall Be Your Home” appears on The Metal On Metal Records version.
All songs written, recorded and performed by Ignitor, except *“Machine Gun,” originally written, recorded and performed by Saxon, Carrere Music Ltd 1980.
Cover art by Claudio Bergamin.
Line-up:
Stuart “Batlord” Laurence - Guitar
Robert Williams - Guitar
Jason McMaster - Vocals
Billy “Chainsaw” Dansfiell - Bass
Pat Doyle - Drums
Bio:
IGNITOR formed in Austin, Texas in 2003 with legendary Agony Column guitarist Stuart Laurence, Brendon Bigelow on bass, Beverly Barrington on guitar, Pat Doyle (Offenders) on drums, and vocalist Erika Swinnich. The band wanted to write music reflecting their passion for heavy, speed, and power metal.
IGNITOR quickly attracted a worldwide fan base after releasing their debut album Take To The Sky, featuring the hit "Demonslayer," in 2004 to rave reviews. Germany’s Rock Hard magazine named it "Demo of the Month.” Dies Irae (Brazil) said “Ignitor take the world by storm, playing a furious Heavy/Speed Metal, joining the high class of veteran musicians and the powerful voice of Erika Swinnich.”
IGNITOR performed at Mexico’s Monterrey Metal Fest in May 2005, appearing alongside Motorhead and Danzig. Then onto Germany’s Keep It True Festival in November 2005, where they stunned the crowd and were named "Best KIT Newcomer" by Mario’s Metal Mania magazine.
In 2007 IGNITOR released Road of Bones (Cruz del Sur Music) featuring cover art by legendary MOTORHEAD collaborator Joe Petagno. Beverly was temporarily replaced by Annah Moore on guitar for this album. The band’s sophomore effort is a deep dive into themes of pain, death, and rebirth, culminating with their triumphant anthem "Reinheitsgebot" and its rallying cry “Metal is the Law!” Blabbermouth described IGNITOR - “This is the energetic, lusty sound of a new and eager band who are ridiculously fired up to be alive, no matter what the decade.” IGNITOR toured heavily in support of the album, playing with Primal Fear and Leaves Eyes, and a notable appearance at the Valley Thrash Fest in McAllen, Texas.
In 2008, Texas metal veteran Jason McMaster (Watchtower, Howling Sycamore, Dangerous Toys, Broken Teeth, Evil United) replaced Erika’s wraith-Maiden wail with his demonic Texas drawl. The band released The Spider Queen (Cruz del Sur/Heavy Artillery) in 2009, a fairy tale of love and redemption. The band toured in support of the album, sharing stages with Fates Warning and Helstar along the way.
In 2010 IGNITOR played the Metal Up Your Tap Fest in Chicago along with Cruz del Sur label mates Bible of the Devil.
2012 saw the release of Year of the Metal Tiger (MVD Audio,) featuring fan favorite "Heavy Metal Holocaust" and the eerie polytheism of "Shadow of the Needle." “…a fiery album of traditional, hot-wired metal that’s intensely passionate and utterly authentic.” – Backstage Auctions.
IGNITOR released Mixtape '85 in 2013, a collection of beloved favorites recalling the peak years for thrash and heavy metal. The Metal Files said “…the opening solo on Into the Coven gave me chills when I first heard it.” 2013 also saw the inauguration of IGNITOR’s occasionally-annual Iron Fist Fest in their hometown of Austin, featuring Witches Mark.
The next two years produced some lineup changes. Beverly was replaced by Robert Williams (Witches Mark,) and Brendon was replaced by Billy “Chainsaw” Dansfiell (Agony Column) cementing IGNITOR’s current lineup.
In May 2016 IGNITOR performed at the Ragnarokkr Metal Apocalypse in Chicago along with Tygers of Pan Tang, Jag Panzer, and Leather Leone. The Iron Fist Fest returned in 2016 too, featuring Byfist and Death of Millions alongside IGNITOR.
In 2017 IGNITOR released Years of War 2008 – 2013, an anthology of the band’s releases during those years in a limited edition box set, including rare promo discs and assorted items from the merchandise shop. The box set is only available from the band’s website ignitorband.com.
2017 also saw the release of the IGNITOR’s sixth album Haunted By Rock & Roll (EMP Label Group.) The song "Hatchet: The Ballad of Victor Crowley" is heard during the closing credits of the horror slasher “Victor Crowley” from Ariescope Pictures. Director Adam Green produced a NSFW video of the song featuring some key gory scenes from the movie. The band produced three other companion videos featuring the songs "No Sanctuary," "Brave The War," and "Haunted by Rock & Roll." Roppongi Rocks said “IGNITOR serves us an extra large portion of terrific heavy metal on its new album.” “The New Wave of British Heavy Metal deserves a locally designated acronym thanks to IGNITOR.” - Austin Chronicle
IGNITOR returned to Chicago in July 2018 for the Alehorn of Power X festival, appearing alongside Zuul and Bible of the Devil. IGNITOR appeared again in July at the Iron Fist Fest 3 with James Rivera’s Metal Asylum and Austin’s own Duel. Iron Fist Fest 4’s ten-band lineup in 2019 featured IGNITOR, Helstar, and Angkor Wat.
In early 2020, IGNITOR finished the work on their seventh album. After contacting Metal on Metal Records and sending the new songs, they got a positive response and soon the agreement was reached. The Golden Age of Black Magick was finally released on October 2020 on CD and all major digital platforms.
In January 2020 right before the worldwide pandemic, IGNITOR recorded a live set at Kick Butt Coffee in Austin. Later in the year the band self-released that set on a CD called Live…Before the Plague and posted it for sale on its website store.
Like most of the planet, IGNITOR spent 2020-2021 hiding out from the pandemic. Luckily that provided ample opportunity to write and hone new material. The band played a few shows here and there as venues began opening back up in 2022 and 2023, but spent most of the time writing and preparing to record their next album.
Recording began in Fall 2023 and was finished in May 2024 for the ninth IGNITOR album, Horns and Hammers (Metal on Metal). Horns and Hammers features some extra special guests – Ross “the Boss” Friedman (Dictators, Manowar,) Marc Lopes (Metal Church) and Gabriel Guardiola (Immortal Guardian). IGNITOR is especially proud of this album. The cover art was painted by Claudio Bergamin and depicts a weathered warrior in a brief moment of repose after a battle. It resembles the plight of true metal warriors like IGNITOR, who strive to inject both power and passion into their craft with every performance, keeping the flames of heavy metal stoked and smoldering for the gathered masses.
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https://metalonmetalrecords.com/
https://www.facebook.com/IGNITOR.METAL/
The new single will be available on all platforms tomorrow, October 4.
CARNOSUS will release new album, Wormtales, October 18 on CD digipak, gatefold vinyl LP, cassette, and digital formats via Willowtip Records. The release is the band's third overall and first for Willowtip.
Whispered among worms were the rumors of a new album by death metal outfit CARNOSUS. Heavier and darker, slithering its way from Sweden, comes Wormtales, a prequel to the critically acclaimed 2023 album, Visions of Infinihility. Wormtales contains some of the band's most impressive riffs thus far and once again lures the listener into the realm of infinihility.
Indeed,Visions of Infinihility, the quintet's independently released second album, garnered loads of positive press, further amplifying the anticipation for CARNOSUS' Willowtip debut, Wormtales!
CARNOSUS was established in 2011. The band members all come from different subgenres within Metal, resulting in a mixture of technical melodic death metal, thrash, progressive metal and a pinch of black metal influences scattered throughout.
Pre-order:https://willowtip.com/bands/details/carnosus.aspx
https://carnosus.bandcamp.com/album/wormtales
Track Listing:
1. Birthless
2. Within Throat, Within Heart
3. Neglectikon
4. Yearnings of A Rotten Spine
5. Worm Charmer
6. Harbinger of Woundism
7. Paradoxical Impulse
8. Wound of Wisdom
9. Cosmoclaustrum
10. Solace In Soil
Credits:
Recorded and produced by Carnosus (except drums; recorded and produced by Robert Kukla & Dennis Rosic).
Re-amped, mixed and mastered by Robert Kukla at Obsidian Recording Studios.
Cover artwork by Timon Kokott.
Line-up:
Jonatan Karasiak - Vocals / Lyrics
Rickard Persson - Guitars
Marcus Jokela Nyström - Guitars
Marcus Strindlund - Bass
Jacob Hedner - Drums
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https://www.facebook.com/Carnosus/
Hailing from the hills and woodlands of Central New York and New England, MYTHBEGOTTEN combines a love of legends old and new with a folk-inflected fusion of metal genres to arrive at a uniquely epic and melancholic melodic concoction.
The result is an eight-track journey that reaches Tolkien-esque levels of grandeur. The band offers an in-depth look at the inspiration behind Tales from the Unseelie Court.
"The key inspiration for the individual songs includes the Dullahan (an evil fey from Irish Mythology) which inspired the song "The Heedless Horseman", Sawney Bean (a legendary Scottish Cannibal and inspiration for "The Hills Have Eyes") which inspired the song "The Terror of Lothian", H.P. Lovecraft's "The Rats in The Walls" which inspired the song "Beneath Exham Priory", The Welsh Legend of the Wild Hunt which inspired the song "Mallt-y-Nos", the Arthurian legend of Merlin and the Dragons which inspired the song "Omen of Embers", The melancholy book 4 of Milton's "Paradise Lost" which inspired the song "The Fall", and the climactic Battle of the Pelennor Fields from Tolkien's "The Return of The King" which inspired the song "Of Wrath and Ruin". This is all rounded out by an arrangement of the classic Scots ballad "Twa Corbies" which brings together the old traditions of British Isles balladry with this modern sonic storytelling which MYTHBEGOTTEN bases its songwriting upon."
Over the last several months, MYTHBEGOTTEN has released a series of two-song "chapters" from Tales from the Unseelie Court. Stream "The Road to Unseelie Court" series at https://mythbegotten.bandcamp.com/album/the-road-to-unseelie-court-fire-brimstone
Tales from the Unseelie Court is set for release on October 31.
Experience more MYTHBEGOTTEN at https://www.youtube.com/@Mythbegotten
Tracklisting:1. The Heedless Horseman
2. Omen of Embers
3. Mallt-y-Nos
4. Beneath Exham Priory
5. The Fall
6. The Terror of Lothian
7. Twa Corbies
8. Of Wrath and Ruin
The Journey So Far...
A decade ago in Syracuse, New York, Connor Hoffman, Daniel Barbour, and Joe Sopchak released the Stirling demo under their Folk/Power Metal fusion project Hounds of Annwn. Shortly thereafter, they performed their only live show at the Sturmfeier folk metal festival in Hamlin, New York, but with college and work taking priority, the three soon scattered throughout the Northeast. All knew, however, that there was much left undone, songs left unsung, and stories left untold.
In 2022, after years of sporadic songwriting and fits and starts of recording, the trio re-committed to bringing their vision of folk- and symphonic-infused Power Metal to fruition under the new moniker MYTHBEGOTTEN. This name was chosen for its elegant encapsulation of the band’s ethos: to chronicle the stories from myth, fantasy, and history that have inspired them.
Tales from the Unseelie Court is the first release from this reforged musical triumvirate and is centered around the folklore of the British Isles and literary fantasy, showcasing the eerie and macabre as well as the wondrous and heroic. Listeners feel as though they are sitting amidst a gathering of the Unseelie Fey Court, hearing great and terrible stories retold to the assembled congregation.
MYTHBEGOTTEN is excited to reveal its unique blend of metallic styles in this first eldritch release and looks forward to sharing tales even stranger and more wondrous with the world.
Line-Up:
Dan Barbour – Lead Vocals
Connor Hoffman – Guitars, Backing Vocals, Additional Keyboards
Joe Sopchak – Keyboards, Bass Guitar, Backing Vocals
https://www.facebook.com/MythbegottenBand/
SØRGELIG – “ΦΘΟΡΆ”
Label: Tragedy ProductionsRelease Date: October 4th 2024
Genre: Black Metal
For fans of: Behexen | Shining | Sargeist | Dødsferd
In the lightless darkness of the world below, where the cold, grey waves of the river of forgetting lap against the shores of unceasing, stygian night, there the nameless and the soulless, tragic and deplorable, gather to exchange tales of bleak eternity and whisper secrets born of blood and promises. With sickle and stone they climb the thousand steps to moonlit night, there to gather the dreams of the sleeping, to reap the screams of the foolish and harvest the spirits of those who have turned the world of legends into a world of decay and ruination.
Three years since Sørgelig unleashed the fiercely intense Slaves Of Tomorrow EP, the Greek iconoclasts, dissident dream eaters, have returned, with an astonishing new full length album, wreathed in smoke and shadows – Φθορά! Opening with ‘Breed Of Waste’ that highlights the incredibly harsh, caustic vocals of Odious, that freeze the blood with their unbridled savagery, Φθορά then grasps you by the throat and flings you into a maelstrom of malefic sound and baleful visions. The insistent riffs of ‘Libation Of Blood ‘are driven into your skull like nails as a sinister, insidious evil weaves its way through the song. This is the epitome of black metal ferocity, a genre defining beast of a track. Meanwhile ‘Inexorable Grey’ summons the spirits of rage and war, unleashing forces of terrifying power, building to breathless peaks of blinding speed and darkness and crashing to abyssal depths. Yet Φθορά is much more than a glorious exposition of blasting ferocity and freezing wickedness, with ‘Φθορά’ itself providing a masterful break in the onslaught as its haunting sounds invoke unsettling imaginings of broken ghosts in empty ballrooms, spinning forever in dusty, tear-stained waltzes. Then there is the grand epic of tragedy and terror that closes this unearthly album – ‘Dreamscapes Of Lethe’. Jagged, probing riffs stagger across stuttering rhythms before collapsing into anguish, soul-searing madness, profound melancholy, death and blood. You rise again from a false ending, crawling towards the light, before ancient claws drag you back into darkness. There is no escape from the underworld, no return from Φθορά!
Φθορά will be released by Tragedy Productions, on 6 panel digi-pack with a sixteen page booklet, on October 4th and will surely see Sørgelig marching on towards the highest echelons of black metal. The creative balance displayed between understanding and embracing the essence of black metal and branding a unique seal into its cold, dead flesh is masterful. When Φθορά arrives be prepared to follow Sørgelig into realms unknown…and beyond.
Line-up:
Odious – Vocals/Lyrics
Reactive – Bass/Guitars
NCRVZRS – Guitars (track 3)
Έκπτωτος – Guitars/Lyrics
N.D. – Drums/Vocals/Guitars
https://www.tragedyproductions.com/
https://www.facebook.com/sorgeligblackmetal
Sweden's avenging witches of black metal, VÖLVA, are set to return with a new album, DESIRES PROFANE on November 28th - featuring ten hymns to the lost souls of their persecuted sisters, incinerated upon the murderous bonfires of Christianity. Desires Profane is a scalding assault of vehement rage that will be released on CD by Grind To Death Records and on vinyl by Fiadh Productions.
Track listing:
1 – The Tower
2 – Walk With Me
3 – Expulsion Of The Flesh
4 – Inverted Cross
5 – Never Forgive
6 – The Serpent
7 – Perpetual Putrefaction
8 – Asmodeus
9 – Salvation
10 – Vagabond
https://www.facebook.com/fiadhproductions
https://www.grindtodeathrecords.com/
https://www.facebook.com/volva
Hailing
from Skellefteå, Sweden, TERRORTORY has been carving
their name into the melodic death metal scene with a sound that fuses raw
aggression, grandiose melodies, and a complexity that challenges the listener
at every turn. Known for their intense anger, strong arrangements, and intense love
of chugs, Terrortory is now gearing up to release their highly
anticipated second full-length album, THE BLACK PRISM.The band, comprising Johan Norström (vocals, Katapult), Stefan Vidmark (guitars, ex-Nightscape), Emil Ceder (guitars), Tommy Nilsson (drums), and Olov Häggmark (bass), has undergone an evolutionary journey since its inception. Following the release of their previous full-length album The Seed Left Behind and the EP City of Ghosts through Discouraged Records, they have embraced new challenges and matured as songwriters. This evolution culminates in The Black Prism, a self-produced, independently released opus consisting of ten tracks that showcase the band's most complex and epic compositions to date.
Regarding the creation of their latest album, Terrortory describes it as a project filled with unexpected paths and challenges:
“This has been a project with many phases and challenges. This, in turn, has forced us onto paths we could not have anticipated or imagined. Songs we long thought were finished have been torn down and rebuilt, and in the end, we had a much stronger product that we are all incredibly satisfied with.”
The band promises that The Black Prism will feature their fastest and most intricate music, drawing inspiration from the vastness of the universe as well as the dark depths within the human soul.
Terrortory’s dedication to their craft extends beyond music. The band produced, recorded, and mixed The Black Prism themselves, with mastering handled by Kai Stahlenberg at Kohlekeller Studios. Their hands-on approach continues with the creation of music videos to accompany the album’s release. With vocalist Johan Norström’s experience behind the camera and bassist Olov Häggmark's work in front of it, the videos are poised to deliver a blend of space anxiety and dark humor.
In keeping with their signature style, The Black Prism features a mix of longer, intricate songs and shorter, faster tracks, pushing the boundaries of melodic death metal. The album’s tracklist, including titles like "Star Crusher," "Pestiferous Haven" and the epic titular track "The Black Prism," promises an auditory journey of crushing riffs, relentless rhythms, and haunting melodies.
With their self-released The Black Prism, the album stands as a testament to their growth, skill, and dedication to the melodic death metal genre. As they prepare for this next chapter, Terrortory invites listeners to delve into the abyss and experience the full force of their musical evolution.
Discography
DeReign – Single (Discouraged Records)
The Seed Left Behind – Full-length album (Discouraged Records)
City of Ghosts – EP (Discouraged Records)
The Black Prism – Full-length album (Self-released)
Line-up
Johan Norström – Vocals
Stefan Vidmark – Guitars
Emil Ceder – Guitars
Tommy Nilsson – Drums
Olov Häggmark – Bass
https://www.youtube.com/@terrortorymetal
https://www.facebook.com/Terrortor
Prepare to be pummeled by pure sonic devastation! Rising Thrash/Death Metal act ANOMIC has signed with Wormholedeath Records for the reissue of their debut EP, "OPACITY" set to be re-released on November 22nd, 2024.
Anomic
is a force to be reckoned with. Founded by Dutch/Syrian guitarist and vocalist
Raafat "Raaf" Atasi, the band blends the fury of Thrash with the
unrelenting brutality of Death Metal, creating a sound that is both punishing
and addictive. After leaving the German thrash outfit War Agenda in August
2023, Raaf wasted no time channeling his creative fire into Anomic. He
channeled a multitude of influences, resulting in the band's debut EP,
"Opacity". This 3-track sonic assault tackles existential themes like
conformity, war, insanity, and the very apocalypse itself.Raaf wasn't alone in this sonic crusade. He enlisted his old friend Fadi Massamiri to join the band as bassist and second vocalist, with Fadi also taking the reins on mixing and mastering "Opacity". To solidify their rhythm section, the band recruited the legendary Krzysztof Klingbein (live drummer for Vader, Belphegor, and Hate) to lay down the punishing drum tracks on the EP. Additionally, the monstrous vocals of Stefan Nordström guest star on the track "On Deaf Ears", add an extra layer of malevolent fury.
Anomic's signing with Wormholedeath Records marks a pivotal moment in the band's journey. In a statement, the band expressed their excitement:
"We are stoked to announce that AnomiC is now a member of the WormHoleDeath family. Our EP 'Opacity' will be released and distributed this year (2024) digitally by WHD worldwide. This is an important chapter in the band's journey, and we wanna thank the spectacular label owner Carlo Bellotti and his team Carla Predan and Natascia Pribac for this great opportunity to spread our music properly, and with a great label that is a home to so many killer bands signed to their roster. Moreover, our first full-length, which is to be released in 2025, will also be released and distributed with WHD. So, we’re looking forward to this great collaboration and can’t wait to share plans with you all. Stay metal m/"
Brace yourselves, metal maniacs! Anomic is here to demolish everything in their path. Stay tuned for more news and prepare to be crushed by "Opacity" on December 6th, 2024!
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After releasing a couple of beautiful singles, Canadian black metal band Hell Is Other People have now premiered another one of their epic, stirring and heart-wrenching tracks, making it clear at this point that this is indeed a special album.
"...emotionally and sonically scarring, a wrenching expression of torment and pain, of confusion and futility, and yet there’s also something poignant as well as ruinous in the grief it expresses."
HELL IS OTHER PEOPLE - “MOIRAE “
For
fans of
- Agalloch, Altar of Plagues, Winterfylleth, White Ward, DrudkhHell Is Other People from Canada have elegantly and passionately crafted a black metal album that imbibes influences from several of its related subgenres such as atmospheric black metal, post-black metal and even DSBM in parts, forming a cohesive, expressive and all-encompassing sound that the band is comfortable in carrying throughout. The band goes about playing these intuitively structured songs with a palpable burning fervour which makes all the difference. It is difficult to remain unmoved by such impactful and poignant songs and even more so to efface them from memory, the languid pacing furthermore prolonging their lingering presence in the mind. The five songs here seem interconnected emotionally even though they offer slightly differing moods, as if showcasing phases of the same pained existence. 'Moirae' is a stunning, beautifully tempered album with a remarkable range of expression that comes across as genuine and heartfelt.
Line up
Nathan Boots - Guitar
Nicholas Luck - Guitar
Nathan Ferreira - Bass, Vocals
James Ditty - Drums
Cover art by Adam Burke / Nightjar Illustration
Track listing
1. Moirae 6:58
2. Fates 6:43
3. Degrade 7:48
4. Loss 8:45
5. Atropos 13:28
Release date - October 11th, 2024
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Thank you very much! Kunal Choksi Label owner Transcending Obscurity Mumbai, India
Summer will be released on CD, vinyl, and digital formats on October 4 via Forcefield Records. Click the link below to pre-order!
https://vallettanc.bandcamp.com/album/summer
In support of the album, Valletta will launch their Eastern U.S. Tour in October! Tour dates are as follows:
10/17 Atlanta, GA @ Culture Shock
10/18 Athens, GA @ Flicker
10/19 Kingsport, TN VFW Post 4933
10/20 Covington, KY @ Madison Live
10/21 Chicago, IL @ Live Wire Lounge
10/22 Dayton, OH @ Hidden Gem
10/23 Pittsburgh, PA @ Preserving Underground
10/24 Philadelphia, PA @ Ortlieb's
10/25 Burlington, VT @ Despacito
10/27 Lowell, MA @ Koto Lowell
10/ 29 Salem, MA @ Koto Salem
11/1 Richmond, VA @ Cobra Cabana
11/2 Wilmington, NC (TBA)
Blackened Arena Rock? Melancholic Grunge n' Roll? Valletta's anthemic approach to songwriting and energetic stage performance certainly makes you wonder. The band's forthcoming full-length debut album, Summer, seeks to incinerate metal norms and create a new sound that is as grimey as it is electrifying!
Valletta comes with an impressive pedigree. The band features drummer Justin Valletta (Mo'ynoq), bassist/backing vocalist Donald Boyd (Mo'ynoq), guitar/lead vocalist Keenan Carroll (Lord Almighty, ex-Barishi), and guitarist/backing vocalist Will Goodyear (Hopesfall, Prayer for Cleansing, ex-Between The Buried and Me).
Metal Hammer called the band's debut EP, Come Alive, "A potent mix of Celtic Frost, Satyricon and The Bronx, this is fantastically catchy, bleak, old-school extreme metal with rock’n’roll hooks." Summer takes that penetrating foundational mix and supercharges the musicianship and songwriting, resulting in 12 tracks guaranteed to leave neurological imprints!
The band released the following statement about Summer:
“The new album, Summer, has been a real exploration in tearing down walls that we had previously built up over the years. Each of us coming from different musical backgrounds, there’s been this strong sense of letting go and allowing the music to unfold, regardless of how uncomfortable it may be. That’s been the beauty of this journey we’ve started together, and it’s been a great ride so far!
During the writing process, a constant theme that emerged was the idea of duality. From heavier, grimier riffs to beautiful, stoic melodies. From slower, muddy depths to faster, anthemic leads. From frozen wastelands, to summer nights, we’ve been on a journey to explore our limitations musically and emotionally. Spin that shit up!”
Track Listing:*
1. Kissing Angels
2. Serpents of Solomon
3. Saint
4. Diving into the Deep
5. Criminal
6. Soot & Ash
7. Ill Blood
8. In Ecstasy
9. On the Run
10. Bringing the Worst
11. Come Alive
12. Almighty Hate
*The vinyl version of Summer contains five instrumental synthesizer bonus tracks that serve as interludes.
Album Credits:
Recorded and mixed by Al Jacob at Warrior Sound, Chapel Hill, NC.
Mastered by Matt Tuttle at IAS Studios, Winston Salem, NC.
Cover Art by Will Goodyear.
Line-Up:
Justin Valletta - Drums
Donald Boyd - Bass / Backing Vocals
Keenan Carroll - Guitar / Lead Vocals
Will Goodyear - Guitar / Backing Vocals
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https://www.facebook.com/VallettaNC
Preoptic Distortion Records will release Agent of Chaos on all major streaming platforms on November 8. Pre-save the EP at https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/shadowsdecay/agent-of-chaos/
Tracklisting:1) Dry You Out
2) Falling of Mind
3) Agent of Chaos
4) Bringer of Death
5) Only Lies
6) Psuedo Suicidal
Hailing from the vibrant metal scene of Costa Rica, Shadows Decay has been a formidable presence in the thrash metal genre since their formation in 2008. Originally known as Preoptic Distortion, the band underwent a transformation both in name and sound, evolving into Shadows Decay—a name that embodies their music's raw energy and dark intensity.
Drawing inspiration from the titans of thrash such as Slayer, Testament, Metallica, Anthrax, and Death Angel, Shadows Decay has cultivated a unique sound that honors the legacy of these pioneers while forging their path. The music is a relentless onslaught of powerful riffs, thunderous drums, and aggressive vocals, delivering a high-octane experience that resonates with metal fans worldwide.
Shadows Decay is more than just a band; they are a collective of passionate musicians driven by a shared vision of musical excellence. Their live performances are known for their electrifying energy and raw intensity, leaving audiences craving more. With every show, Shadows Decay solidifies their reputation as one of the most dynamic and powerful thrash metal bands in the region. As they look to the future, Shadows Decay is poised to take their music to new heights, with plans for new releases and more explosive live shows. Their journey is one of perseverance, passion, and an unwavering commitment to delivering the pure essence of thrash metal.
Shadows Decay stands ready to spread their sonic devastation far and
wide - because in the world of metal - decay never sounded so good.
Shadows Decay is:
Nacho Escobar - vocals, guitars
Nestor Morales - lead guitar
Daniel Solano - Bass guitar
Jeyson Hodgson - Drums
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FOUL BODY AUTOPSY – “THE DISCOVERY OF WITCHES” (EP)
Label: Independent ReleaseRelease Date: October 31st 2024
Genre: Melodic Death Metal
For fans of: Dark Tranquillity | In Flames | At The Gates | Insomnium
Condemned by the words of a child; the cruel pretence of a boy whose vindictive mischief making spread like plague through the tarnished hearts of those so hungry for scandal and persecution – so excited by the prospect of the torture and death of people that, just days before, they considered neighbours, even friends. In these damned times the devil walks not in the homespun dresses of women named witches, nor dances in our night time woods in accordance with licentious and lecherous fantasies. He lives in the hearts of the profiteering Witchfinder and the self important judges, in the fear of the ignorant and the perverted piety of priests…
After the bravely experimental Shadows Without Light trilogy and the back to the roots horror and aggression of Crucifix Dreams, Tom Reynolds’ Foul Body Autopsy is back, with another fresh twist on his precision riff attack. The Discovery Of Witches is a two track EP inspired by two infamous witch trials that took place in Tom’s hometown of Leicester, a century apart. In 1616, due to the false testimony of a young boy, fifteen women were arrested. Nine were hung for crimes of wicked sorcery, another died in jail while the remaining five were released due to the intervention of King James I – to whom the boy admitted his lies. In 1717 Jane Clark and her two children were accused of witchcraft by their fellow villagers and subjected to an ordeal by water – the fact that they didn’t drown when cast into the village pond, condemning them. The 1616 hangings are explored in opening track ‘The Rough Rope And The Short Drop’, where Tom brings new elements to his customary six-string aggression. There’s a reflective feel captured by the deft interplay between guitar and bass - Linus Klausenitzer (Alkaloid, ex-Obscura etc)’s flowing notes weaving their way between Tom’s snarling guitar parts - the sections of punchy, rhythmic feel and the strong melodic awareness as the tragedy, the violence and the delusion of that awful episode are brought to life. ‘The Ordeal By Water’ is another fine example of the traditional Foul Body Autopsy sound taking on fresh hues and colours as it builds through melody and an almost progressive aura to the full force assault of fierce blast beats – masterfully delivered once again by Dirk Verbeuren (Megadeth, Scarve etc). Constantly evolving, constantly exploring, constantly delivering riffs like tactical weapons – Tom Reynolds and Foul Body Autopsy have delivered another sweetly structured and imaginative burst of metal.
While all three musicians worked in their home studios in England, the US and Germany respectively, Tom’s vocals were captured at Parlour Studios (The Haunted, At The Gates, Napalm Death etc) and The Discovery Of Witches was mastered by Stephen Kerrison (The Grudge, Remote Viewing etc). The results are, as always with Foul Body Autopsy, excellent – combining clarity and power, subtlety and force. The EP will be available digitally and for the first time for Foul Body Autopsy, on limited edition lathe cut vinyl. Set to be released on the most appropriate date of October 31st, The Discovery Of Witches is another essential addition to the Foul Body Autopsy canon.
Line-up:
Tom Reynolds - Guitar/Vocals
*drums on The Discovery Of Witches by Dirk Verbeuren
*bass on The Discovery Of Witches by Linus Klausenitzer
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Tokyo “dirty thrashers” Straenge launched in the vibrant Tokyo underground metal scene in 2013. Musically, the band is known in the Tokyo underground scene for their unique blend of performative technicality, unconventional harmonic phrasing, sudden time changes, and old-school thrash and death metal riffs. They are often compared to bands such as Death, Coroner, Voivod, Atheist, Forbidden, and others. Their lives shows are fun and energetic, with frequent unexpected cover performances of classic metal bands such as Death, Exodus, Metallica, Kreator, Motorhead, and more.
Under their original name “Strange”, the band released three demos on cassette tape and digital formats: “Thanks, Thrasher!” (2015), “Thrash Carnival” (2018), and “Thrash Medicine” (2020). As a special nod to old-school thrash fans, each cassette demo had bonus B-side tracks which were only released on the cassettes. Near the end of this era of three demo tapes, the band added an “e” to their name to become Straenge.
Straenge’s debut full-length album “Filthy Microbes” was released in Tokyo on cassette tape in March 2023. A subsequent digital release on Bandcamp was then followed by a CD version release in March 2024. The CD version of the album was released by Tokyo’s well-regarded underground label Captured Records and includes two exclusive live bonus tracks.
Straenge are now planning their sophomore record, title TBD. They are hitting the studio in late 2024 and expecting to release the album in the first half of 2025. The album will feature recent material which the band has played live, including several unreleased songs. The style will expand upon that of their first album, and the band has stated they hope to grow to new levels of musicality in the new album.
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Drawing from many overseas influences, Eternal Crypt brings their brand of melodic extreme metal from their hometown of Rochester New York. It has been their mission to take the atmosphere of black metal, the aggression of death metal, and combine it with the melodic sensibility of power, folk, and doom metal, providing a thought provoking soundtrack to introspective lyrics.
Though initially starting as a solo studio project, Eternal Crypt became a full-fledged band after the release of debut album "Loneliness of the Wolf" in 2018. From then, Eternal Crypt will continue to bring their brand of melodic metal with their upcoming album "Stages of Grief" released on September 28th, 2024.
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Feral, one of the most respected Swedish death metal bands, are back after a gap of six years and they show how it's to be done. Their music is not only insanely powerful, as can be expected from them, but it's also surprisingly intricate. As No Clean Singing puts it eloquently in their premiere at https://www.nocleansinging.com/2024/09/11/an-ncs-premiere-feral-the-devouring-storm/
"Feral know how to crush granite and fracture bones, but you’ll also re-discover how deftly constructed and multi-faceted their music is"
FERAL – “TO USURP THE THRONES”
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fans of :
Dismember, Carnage, Entombed, Autopsy, Murder Squad, Fleshcrawl, Bloodbath, GraveSwedish axe-wielding death metal marauders Feral proclaimed their rights to the throne with a potent split last year with crust-ridden death metal label mates Crawl. And as promised, they launched a massive, comprehensive onslaught the following year to eliminate all competition in the Swedish death metal realm. Those familiar with their legend know their humongous heft and power but what's also notable about them is their penchant for writing detailed and highly structured songs, more so than most bands of their ilk. This is death metal that looks, sounds and feels as if it's played by real savage Vikings but it is also wisely written, backed with nearly two decades of skull-crushing experience. Musically they not only honour the ancient Nordic gods the traditional way but also skillfully assimilate influences of the darker, filthier bands from across the ocean like Autopsy into their sound and solidify it many times over. The result is an insurmountable wall of sound that not only overwhelms and conquers but also makes room for tantalizing solos, menacing slower passages, and of course, the neck-snapping groovy parts. With 'To Usurp the Thrones', Feral have once again showed why they're the irrefutable contenders to the Swedish death metal throne and have delivered one of the most accomplished albums in the style in recent times.
Line up
David Nilsson - Vocals
Viktor Klingstedt - Bass
Markus Lindahl - Guitar
Sebastian Lejon - Guitar
Roger Markström - Drums
Artwork by Costin Chioreanu (Grave)
Track listing
1. To Drain the World of Light
2. Vile Malediction
3. Deformed Mentality
4. Bound to the Dead
5. The Devouring Storm
6. Spirits Without Rest
7. Decimated
8. Phantoms of Antiquity
9. Soaked in Blood
10. Into the Ashes of History
11. Stripped of Flesh
Release date - October 18th, 2024
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Horror
Pain Gore Death Productions are set to release the new EP from New
Jersey's twisted Death Metal horror fiends CHAINED TO THE DEAD. ONLY
HUNGER REMAINS is up now for pre-order and will be released
October 25th on CD and Digital formats along with merch.