NEWS 9.11.2025
Happy Release Day! SICK OF SOCIETY melden
sich mit ihrer neuen Single „FAHNE IN DEN WIND“ zurück – ein
unmissverständlicher, wütender Punk-Song, der die Ohnmacht der Gegenwart in
rohen Bildern einfängt und zu trotzigem Widerstand aufruft.
„No future“ – eigentlich längst nur noch eine Phrase – ist heute wieder erschreckend nah an der Realität. Krieg und Konflikte, die Beschleunigung der Klimakrise, das Wiedererstarken nationalistischer und rechtsextremer Bewegungen sowie der Rückbau sozialer Errungenschaften zeichnen ein bedrückendes Bild. Inmitten dieser Lage wirkt vieles aussichtslos: „Wenn die Welt im Meer versenkt, dann fang ich nicht an zu schwimmen“, heißt es im Songtext.
Statt Resignation setzt SICK OF SOCIETY auf Trotz. Die Band bleibt unbequem, direkt und kompromisslos. Und sie dreht das Bild: Aus dem sprichwörtlichen Fähnchen im Wind wird eine kämpferische Ansage – hart, leidenschaftlich und ungezügelt. „Fahne in den Wind“ ist kein Aufruf zur Hoffnung, die alles entschuldigt – es ist ein klares Statement: Auch wenn der Ausgang ungewiss scheint, sind sie sicher, dass die Idee fortbestehen wird. „Auch wenn wir längst verloren sind, werden wir nicht untergehen“, heißt es eindringlich.
Musikalisch bleibt die Band ihrer Linie treu, geht aber mit diesem Song auch wieder deutlich stärker nach vorne: treibende Gitarren, knallige Riffs und aggressivem Gesang. Der Song verbindet modernen Sound mit klassischer Deutschpunk-Ästhetik und aktuellen politischen Beobachtungen, wirkt dadurch sowohl zeitlos als auch hochaktuell. Am Ende bleibt die Erkenntnis: „Es gibt kein Morgen, für dich und für mich. Es gibt kein Morgen, sie hatten verdammt recht.“
"Fahne in den Wind" auf Spotify:
"Fahne in den Wind" Video auf YouTube: https://youtu.be/cnVbBiEmZCQ
INFRAHUMANO — “DEPTHS OF SUFFERING” (LP)
Genre: Death Metal (from
Autopsy over Morbid Angel or Drawn and Quartered to old Cryptopsy)
Country: Spain
Label: Lavadome Productions
Release day: October 31, 2025 (digital), followed by CD version at the end of November
Recorded and mixed at La Cumbre Studios
Mastered by Greg Wilkinson at Earhammer Studios
Tracklist:
1. Across the Void
2. Thrown into the Fire
3. Battalion of Darkness
4. Baptized in Acid
5. Reduced to Fermented Pulp
6. Forced Self Cannibalism
7. Global Degradation
8. The Last Breath
9. Shades of Cruelty
Rejoice in the name of Death Metal decay and brutality. Spain's INFRAHUMANO will take you on a 9-song journey through US, European, South American Death Metal fields and will deliver devastating rhythms, yet memorable, influenced by seminal Death Metal but presented in Infrahumano's own extreme ways. The band's second studio album, Depths of Suffering, is ready to be heard.
For the insiders out there: I have not been this excited about a Death Metal release from Spain since Unnatural, do you remember?
https://lavadome.bandcamp.com/album/depths-of-suffering
https://linktr.ee/infrahumano_DM
https://www.facebook.com/infrahumanodeath
The
new album from UK-based death metal band QRIXKOUR has
arrived. THE WOMB OF THE WORLD is out now on Dark
Descent Records (US) and Invictus Productions (Europe).
The Womb of the World is available on CD, vinyl, and cassette at
QRIXKUOR surface once more to bring the crepuscular whispers of 2021’s Poison Palinopsia LP and 2022’s Zoetrope EP to a roaring, terrifying and triumphant crowning crescendo with their 2nd full-length album, entitled The Womb of the World.
Once again recorded, mixed and mastered on familiar ground at Priory Recording Studios in Birmingham, England by Greg Chandler (ESOTERIC) and emblazoned with a much-expanded outer and inner gatefold piece by Zoetrope artist-extraordinaire Santiago Caruso (as well as additional insert art contributed by Nuno Zuki), The Womb of the World further defies the dogmas of death and black metal by dragging them deeper still into the depths of textural and timbral delirium, more so than its predecessors even dared fathom, augmented throughout its 4 chapters by the sinistrous siren song of The Orchestra of the Silent Stars.
The venomous tongues of guest-contributor slithering serendipity herself, Jaded fucking Lungs (ADORIOR) maniacally guide "And You Shall Know Perdition As Your Shrine" into the album’s eponymous climax, a tumultuous ending in fire certain to be the apotheosis of QRIXKUOR’s vision to date.
The Womb of the World is the echo of time tearing itself apart, a dauntless deliverance of dissolution. Perhaps now the seas can be still at last…
Tracklisting:
1. So Spoke the Silent Stars
2. Slithering Serendipity
3. And You Shall Know Perdition as Your Shrine…
4. The Womb of the World
Lineup:
S - Guitars, bass and vocals
D - Drums
www.darkdescentrecords.com
https://invictusproductions.net/
www.facebook.com/qrixkuor
KAMI
NO IKARI – “DIVINE EXCUSE”
Heaven falls. Hell answers! DIVINE EXCUSE is the most merciless strike yet from KAMI NO IKARI—a furious blend of epic melodies and death metal ferocity, crowned by a monstrous guest feature from the voice of BENIGHTED.
This is melodic deathcore metal at its most unholy—anthemic riffs meet blastbeat carnage, choirs clash with brutality, and every scream is a nail in the coffin of false salvation. Majestic, violent, and deeply blasphemous, it channels the rage of bands like BEHEMOTH, FLESHGOD APOCALYPSE, and HYPOCRISY—without losing its own twisted identity.
DIVINE EXCUSE is not a song. It’s a reckoning. Prepare for judgment.
WHITE RITUAL – “RITUAL LUST”
Where passion turns to ashes.
Ritual Lust fuses darkwave, synthwave, and industrial rock into a feverish storm of sound and emotion.
Hailing from France, WHITE RITUAL deliver their unique sound signature and visuals — led by the haunting voice of their frontwoman Lily, whose performance burns with both sensuality and sorrow.
This is where love bleeds, lust devours, and everything sacred burns. Give in to the ritual. Let it consume you.
https://www.darktunes.com/en/
You can pre-order it at: https://t.ly/JNH6t
We also reveal the 10 gems that enrich this work:
1. Stateless Journey
2. Origins Of Light
3. The Crucible
4. Night Torn
5. Dissonant Void
6. Baiterek
7. Ov Seas & Seeds
8. In A Dream
9. Come Undone
10. Brother Of Sleep
Infusing moods ranging from dark and psychedelic, to heavy and galloping riffs, "In Essence Divided" is an intense and captivating album inspired by the roots of Progressive Metal from the early 70's, by Avantgarde Black Metal of the last decade, by the melodic Metal of the 90's.
The album was mixed and mastered by Raphaël Bovey from Switzerland, known for his work with Monkey3, Nostromo, Gojira, Samael among his extensive discography and features several guests that we will reveal to you soon.
"In Essence Divided" will delight fans of Progressive Metal à la OPETH, but also those enjoying an uncanny mix of styles and influences from PINK FLOYD to BLOOD INCANTATION, from SAMAEL to GOJIRA!
https://linktr.ee/mykingdommusic
https://www.facebook.com/NightshadeMetal
US
progressive metal innovators SPIRAL FRACTURE unleash
their third single & video "BURNING" alongside
a compelling lyric video. The track comes from their eagerly awaited album
GRACE IN DECAY, due via Wormholedeath.
“Burning” is a revenge anthem forged from grief and loss. The track explores the transformation of sorrow into fiery resolve, blending crushing riffs, pounding drums, and soaring vocals into a narrative of poetic brutality. It’s metal with depth, a song that lingers in the mind and strikes at the core of human emotion.
Stream the single here: https://orcd.co/burningsingle
Pre-save "Grace in Decay": https://orcd.co/graceindecay
About Spiral Fracture
Spiral Fracture is a progressive metal band that bridges the past and future of the genre. Their sound blends thunderous drums, soul-shaking bass, and atmospheric guitar textures with the soaring clarity of a classically trained alto vocalist. Inspired by the Fibonacci spiral, their music mirrors the fractures of modern society through a fusion of prog, rock, death, black, and power metal.
Featuring David Givens (guitar), Brian Fisher (drums), Brian Tanner (bass), and Javier Ramos (vocals), the band creates a precise yet primal sonic tapestry. Now managed by Extreme Management Group, Spiral Fracture is set to expand their reach and connect with listeners worldwide.
https://www.youtube.com/@spiralfracture
https://www.spiralfracturemetal.com
https://www.facebook.com/spiralfracturemusic
Listen to the album on streaming services: https://push.fm/fl/mourniaty-musta-maa
Karulainen wrote Musta Maa over a span of several years. During those years demos were discarded, but Karulainen knew a good song when he wrote one. Those songs ended up forming an album that described the mindset of the songwriter: angry, bleak and rough around the edges.
"-Feels like this album has an edge that is far too uncommon on todays music scene", Karulainen states.
Karulainen describes Musta Maa as being ”bleak in the right way” and also different in its mid-tempo landscape, where you can hear influences from bands such as Ajattara (FIN), Dimmu Borgir (NO) or Carach Angren (NED). Combining these influences an album was born that looks and sounds exactly like its creator.
"-If something didn’t please me, I’d redo it to my own liking. Even though there is a full band playing on this album, I’d still use my veto-right when needed. These are my songs, after all. I call Mourniaty a ”democracy with a gentle, dictatorial touch”."
Biography:
When you get fed up with Christianity and Paganism starts to arouse your interest, interesting things are often created. Sometimes this process needs an accelerant, which is exactly what happened when Karulainen and Metällinen found themselves to be merged in the same family tree. Now, what else would fresh, Finnish relatives do but make aggressive noises together? This gave an outlet for the music Karulainen had already been writing.
Finnish Mourniaty began its life as a smoldering project already in 2015. It burst into raging fire five years later, when situations in life permitted concentrating on music full-time. When bass player Tenho joined the group in 2022, Mourniaty finally became a real band instead of two men with backing tracks.
Karulainen describes Mourniaty’s music as black metal, which combines mid-tempo grooves and even symphonic arrangements combined with lyrics sung in both Finnish and English, which revolve around themes of Paganism and Anti-Christianity. The debut album, “Musta maa” (Black Earth), was released thru Inverse records on digital platforms and in cd-format in November of 2025. What a perfect soundtrack for the darkest season of the year.
Track list:
01. Ajan saattama
02. Musta maa
03. All Your Lies
04. Aika Roudan
05. Shrines
06. Kyynelten virta
07. Seventh Seal
08. A Son of the Plague
09. Sodomia
10. Pyhä on valani
Mixed by Karulainen & Joona Rinne / Deep Noise Studios
Mastered by Saku Moilanen / Deep Noise Studios
Album cover by Karulainen
Line-up:
Metällinen - drums
Tenho - bass
Liekkiö - guitar
Karulainen - vocals & guitar
https://mourniaty.bandcamp.com/
https://www.facebook.com/mourniaty
Slovak
instrumentalists ABSTRACT return after 11 years
with a new album to celebrate their 30 years on the metal scene.
ABSTRACT – “MONOGRAM”
Label: Pařát Productions
Style: Instrumental metal
Type: Digipak (500pcs), special collector´s box (100 pcs)
Release date: 29.11. 2025
Pre-orders start: 1.11. 2025
ABSTRACT is the only band that Pařát Productions will release a studio album for this year. The collaboration between the band and Pařát Productions began in 2014 with the album "Lightheory" and continues to this day.
ABSTRACT is a Slovak band that has been playing instrumental metal since 1995 - meaning no vocals.
The album "Monogram" will be released by Pařát Productions on 29.11. 2025 as a digipak with a 16-page booklet. A limited edition collector's box is also available in Pařátshop https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k_XegeI1c6A
Pre-orders, including merchandise, started on 1.11. at www.paratshop.cz
First singl from new album "Monogram" listen on the Pařát Productions YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k_XegeI1c6A
www.paratshop.cz
www.facebook.com/ParatMagazine
A
new occult/doom rock act, DROWNED IN SILVER, has unveiled
their debut album “MOTHERS”, which is out now via Pagan
Records in CD, LP and digital formats.
Listen to the album in full on YouTube: https://youtu.be/bDGQzLvV62I
“Mothers” is also available on all streaming platforms.
The band previously released a music video to the track "Waves of Sorrow", which is a powerful testament to the band’s signature sound, blending the dark atmospheres of occult and doom rock with a distinct gothic touch. The music video, created in collaboration with the artists from Zaćma Visual Studio and the Kraków-based dance group Morphos, visually captures the song’s intensity and mood.
Drowned in Silver is a new project formed by seasoned musicians from the black metal and experimental music scenes. Their music finds a unique balance between occult rock and trance-like expression, drawing inspiration from the spiritual intensity of artists like The Devil’s Blood, Dead Can Dance and Wardruna.
https://www.pagan-records.com
https://www.facebook.com/paganrecords
https://www.facebook.com/drownedinsilver
Baltimore (MD) - One-man Melodic Doom Metal outfit, ORCHID THRONE, will release debut full-length album, BURIED IN BLACK, on January 9, 2026! The project consists solely of Nicholas Bonsanto (Lör, Empress, Helianthus, Barren) who performs the music, as well as producing, mixing and mastering the album.
FFO: Swallow the Sun, Anathema, Woods of Ypres, Novembers Doom, Draconian
The album's first single, "Dreamworld," will be available November 16 on all streaming platforms. Album pre-orders will be available at https://orchidthrone.bandcamp.com/ on the same day.
After nearly 17 years of playing supporting roles in various bands, Nicholas Bonsanto (Lör, Empress, Helianthus, Barren) is proud to make his debut as a solo artist as the man behind Orchid Throne. Bonsanto not only wrote and performed all of the music for Buried in Black, but also produced, mixed, and mastered the album.
While not a concept album, Buried in Black weaves themes of anxiety, depression, fear of death, and the search for life’s meaning throughout its lyrics. The title describes both the music itself and the feelings that Bonsanto has kept buried within for years. It may sound bleak, but what is buried in black will be set free and brought to light on January 9.
“This album is a long time coming for me,” said Bonsanto. “For more than a decade, I collected little recordings of ideas in the hope that one day they’d be useful. I could not be more proud of myself for how the album came out and for all of the things I have learned along the way.”
Bonsanto's Musical Journey to Buried in Black:
“As a musician performing in bands since I was 16, people who know me have seen me play a supportive role, and hear my musical contributions to my bands. But not everyone knows that I have always dreamed of releasing a record of my own. I am passionate about all kinds of music, and while I love playing in my current bands, doom metal is a big love that I long felt like I had no outlet for.
“While I’ve honed my songwriting abilities over the years, I began this project with zero knowledge of how to produce a record on my own. I introduced Orchid Throne to the world one year ago on my birthday with only one song done. Over the past year, I have finished writing, recording, and producing my entire debut record. I have finally achieved this goal and it's even better than I ever imagined it could be. It means so much to me to get this out there, to truly reflect who I am as an artist, and I’m already excited to create more.”
Track
Listing:
1. Dreamworld
2. Ephemerality
3. What Defines us
4. Moonlight Revelry
5. Guilt
6. Breath of Autumn
7. With Promise
Credits:
Album artwork painted by Ryan Gassaway.
Music and Lyrics written by Nick Bonsanto.
Produced, Mixed and Mastered by Nick Bonsanto.
All instruments performed by Nick Bonsanto.
Flute on “Breath of Autumn” and “With Promise” performed by Mary Beck.
Orchid Throne is:
Nicholas Bonsanto - All instruments.
Bio:
Orchid Throne is a Melodic Doom Metal one-man band created by Nicholas Bonsanto (Lör, Empress, Helianthus, Barren) based out of Baltimore, Maryland. Orchid Throne is set to release its debut full-length album on January 9, 2026, titled Buried in Black. The album features a spellbinding variety of dark, heavy, and emotional material that beckons you to fall into the endless black. Drawing influence from a range of sounds such as melodic death metal, black metal, progressive rock, and folk, Orchid Throne is music from the heart for fellow souls who need
it most.
https://linktr.ee/orchidthrone
Label: Xtreem Music
Release date: february 5th 2026
Genre: Death Metal
For fans of: Entombed | Ribspreader | Grave | Vomitory
What is man but a short-lived parasite, a brief flickering of light in the long, long aeons of darkness…for those who dwell in the deep places of the Earth, all mankind’s endeavours – his childlike learning, his shining towers and imbecilic weapons, his self applauded works of art – are unworthy of note or notice. They slumbered; dreaming their epoch spanning dreams in their temples of silence, whispering their strange sorceries, long before man dragged himself from the primeval swamps. And they will dream on in the times to come, while the stars grow cold and as mankind rots.
The Scandinavian Warmachine rolls on! After twenty seven years, thirteen full length studio albums and an ever growing brood of EPs, split releases, live albums and compilations Paganizer still sound adrenalized, bloodstained and glorious! It seems that Rogga Johansson still wakes every morning with a new batch of rotten riffs hatched inside his head, clawing to get out into the world…and album number fourteen is ready to lay waste to all that stands in its path. It’s time for As Mankind Rots!
Paganizer make two kinds of records – good ones and great ones – and from the explosive beginning of title track and first single, ‘As Mankind Rots’, it’s obvious that with this album they are hitting greatness. There’s no intro, no samples, it’s just headfirst into riffs and mayhem; pure Swedish death metal magnificence! From that opening salvo on there is not a moment which is anything less than definitive death metal. You could explain real, unadulterated death metal to the uninitiated by simply handing them this album to listen to. Every vocal punctuation, every roar, every drumbeat every goddamn riff is exactly what you want it to be. From the supremely catchy ‘Put On Your Gasmask’, with its wailing air raid siren to ‘Hollow’s crawl through lightless tunnels; ‘Afterworld’s searing guitar solo and atmosphere to revel in, drown in, to the rampaging, breathless fury of ‘The Rotting End’ - As Mankind Rots is headbanging classic after headbanging classic. Rogga’s voice is as powerful as his riffs and Paganizer have never sounded better. A nice surprise to finish the album is a new recording of ‘Vanans Makt’, which appeared on the Compiled Ammunition compilation back in 2020, with guest vocals from Bulten of Swedish punk band Lastkaj 14.
Mixed and mastered by long term collaborator Ronnie Björnström, who has also applied his magic touch to other Rogga Johansson projects like Ribspreader, Those Who Bring The Torture and Revolting, As Mankind Rots simply could not sound any better. The package is completed by the haunting artwork of Ivan Bragin (The Gathering, October Tide, Woods Of Ypres etc) and will be released by Xtreem Music on CD, 12"LP Cassette & Digital formats on February 5th. For all fans of real death metal – this is unmissable!
Line-up:
Rogga Johansson - Guitars, Vocals
Matte Fiebig - Drums
Dennis Blomberg - Lead Guitars
Martin Klasén - Bass
https://www.xtreemmusic.com/
https://www.facebook.com/paganizersweden
Label: Xtreem Music
Release date: december 4th 2025
Genre: Progressive Death/Thrash Metal
For fans of: Death | Anacrusis | Coroner | Watchtower
One more voyage of exploration, one more combination of chemicals, one more step into the forbidden darkness…one more ‘immoral’ experiment. There is no right or wrong here on this frontier, there is only the light of knowledge, the thrill of discovery and the grasping of power. Warnings are just challenges to courage and laws only bind those too weak to break them. Is the essence of our humanity really so great a price to pay when the reward is the ultimate understanding of everything? Is it not time to transcend the natural order, the chains of conscience that have bound us and leave this world behind…in ruins if that is what must be…
A union of two prodigious talents - Alessandro Gargivolo and Erymanthon Seth – Jester Majesty create music to fire the imagination and astound the senses. Formed in early 2024 by Alessandro Gargivolo when his musical ambitions began to extend into territories beyond the remit of his band, thrashers Alchemist, a first EP Plains Of Heaven appeared later that year. Erymanthon Seth (Apocalypse) contributed to the Plains Of Heaven EP and a full partnership with Alessandro Gargivolo soon developed. Now the breathtaking results of that partnership can be revealed; a majestic concept album of stunning progressive metal that deals with mankind’s insatiable thirst for knowledge and ongoing battle against the limitations that restrain him – Infinite Measure, Finite Existence…
The heavy, insistent and rhythmic introduction of ‘Zero-Point Collapse’ opens the door to an album that defies any attempt to provide a simple summation of its contents. The huge, shifting riffs and elaborate leads of ‘Echoes Of π’ sublimely illustrate the blend of outstanding musicianship and songcraft which lies at the heart of the Jester Majesty sound. The individual abilities at play open up vast possibilities for the songs, creating music that is limited only by the scope of the imagination. Each song is unique within itself and yet they are all intrinsically connected – working wonderfully as individual pieces but staggeringly so as a collective whole. It’s an exhilarating experience to ride the storm-tossed seas of ‘Married To The Masterplan’, with so much to absorb, so much to hear, layer upon layer of sound, with the powerful chorus an anchor in the tumult. Infinite Measure, Finite Existence is constantly evolving and changing forms and the individual songs are microcosms of that process, metamorphosising as they progress, pools mirroring the tides of an ocean. Each musical element of Jester Majesty is of the highest quality, from the superb vocals to the mesmerising guitar work to the overwhelming drums and ‘φinal Jest’ is the perfect ending to an album of superlative accomplishment. It leaves you with a hunger to revisit the many paths of Infinite Measure…, a feeling that you could uncover a whole new experience by listening with a slightly different focus. There are near limitless secrets to be found in the realms of this indisputable masterpiece of progressive metal.
Mixed and mastered by Nikola Zanev (Other Night Fears, Mudcrab) to allow every facet of this intricate musical jewel to shine and adorned in the powerful artwork of Vini Vhummel (Kairos, Entormus etc), Infinite Measure, Finite Existence will be released by Xtreem Music, on CD and digital formats, on December 4th. This is one album that simply cannot be ignored.
Line-up:
Alessandro Gargivolo - Guitars/Bass/Vocals
Erymanthon Seth – Lead Guitar/Keyboards
*composition credit to Emiliano Ostertag on ‘φinal Jest’
https://www.xtreemmusic.com/
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The video was written, directed, and edited by drummer Grace Perez, and produced by Eye N Eye Productions.
Check "Whore's Grave" at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e-hfTh1gd2Y
Fully formed in 2024, PRECIOUS BLOOD brings together three veterans of the NYC scene - AJ – guitar, vocals (Jesus Knevil, Snake Canyon), Dave Kramer – bass, vocals (Blood Feast, Suaka, Stanley), and Grace Perez – drums, vocals (The Wickedexorcist). The band’s shared love of doom and underground metal is expressed in an unholy concoction of rum-soaked riffs, brutal lyrics, and mystical tribal sounds.
With a signature sound best described as Blackened Caribbean Doom, PRECIOUS BLOOD delivers a unique blend of doom and thrash metal influenced tone, mixed with lyrical themes that draw profound inspiration from the enduring spirit of the Caribbean, shaped by brutal history of colonization, unwavering resilience of its people, and exploration of the darker aspects of human existence, including death, contemplation of mortality and the complexities of human suffering.
For fans of monstrous riffs, horror-inspired visuals, and genre-bending metal.
Tracklist:
1) False Prophets
2) Bludgeoned & Charred
3) Footsteps of Babylon
4) Shadow of the Cross
5) Cemetery Burn
6) Old Man Abaddon
7) El Muerte
8) Whore’s Grave
False Prophets was recorded and mixed by Joe Hogan at Captain’s Cove Catskills Studios with mastering and additional engineering by AJ Tissian (The Wave Lab). The album was produced by Joe Hogan and PRECIOUS BLOOD. Album cover photo by Mia. Cover layout by PRECIOUS BLOOD.
Line-Up:
AJ -Guitar, Vocals
Grace Perez - Drums, Backing Vocals
Dave Kramer - Bass, Backing Vocals
https://linktr.ee/preciousbloodband
With Crimson Hallows, Screams Of Tranquility deliver a furious yet deeply emotional full-length that marks the next chapter in the saga around the Bloodshades and the hunter's heir caught between frost, blood, and redemption.
Each track bleeds with the band’s trademark fusion of melodic death metal, blackened thrash, and symphonic despair. Written and produced entirely by Marc P. Prohaska, the album captures the sound of torment transforming into triumph: haunting orchestrations, relentless double-kicks, and vocals that tear through the veil between rage and melancholy.
Crimson Hallows is not just another record - it's a reckoning. Born from frost and blood, it carries both the curse and the cure. Between ruin and rebirth - this is where the hunt begins again."
Biography
"Screams Of Tranquility" stands as the dynamic brainchild led by the gifted Marc P. Prohaska, a 29-year-old musician based in the idyllic foothills of the Austrian Alps in Upper Austria. This captivating project delves deep into the narratives of a society marred by excess, laying bare its hypocrisies, collective folly, and the gradual erosion of humanity.
Marc's musical palette is a vibrant fusion of influences, melding Scandinavian melodic death, American thrash, and hints of black metal. With deft craftsmanship, he intertwines pulsating rhythms and intricate orchestrations, weaving a spellbinding tapestry of sound.
From his beginnings as a musician at the age of 18, Marc has explored diverse musical avenues, ranging from pop-punk to rock and metal cover bands. However, it was through the emergence of Screams Of Tranquility that his artistic vision truly blossomed. In 2019, Marc graduated as a recording, mixing, and mastering engineer from HOFA College, now operating his own successful mixing and mastering business as a freelancer.
While Screams Of Tranquility is a solo endeavor, questions about the absence of additional band members only underscore Marc's proficiency and the effectiveness of his approach to "running SOT as if it were a fully occupied band." His unwavering dedication and skill shine through in every aspect of his work.
For those in search of authentic, meticulously crafted music that transcends the confines of mainstream melodic death metal, replete with searing leads, impassioned vocals, and profound thematic depth, Screams Of Tranquility stands as a beacon of artistic excellence worthy of exploration.
https://www.sodeh.ca/
https://www.facebook.com/ScreamsOfTranquility
Label: Selfmaderecords
Release date: december 26th 2025
Genre: Punk Rock
For fans of: Electric Six | Iggy Pop | Toyah | Zodiac Mindwarp & The Love Reaction
"We’re the sound of a sun made of lightning on fire..."
Exploding out of the great white north, in a dazzling burst of stardust and exuberance, rebellion and radiance, come Toronto’s punk rock riders of the astral plane, Hot Apollo. After lighting up the Toronto club scene for over a decade with songs that transport audiences to realms of euphoria, the city’s self proclaimed ‘shiniest band’ are about to deliver their cerebral shock to the world. New album Against The Odds Because We’re Gods is coming and it’s time to join the Hot Apollo revolution!
“Exploding stars join our choir...”
The album opens in a burst of electrifying guitar, boldly heading straight into the band’s ‘superhero cartoon theme song’, the anthemic and irresistible ‘We’re Hot Apollo’ where a languid vocal rides on crisp drumming and punk vibes and a searing solo tears across the sky. From that blazing beginning Hot Apollo take you on a tour of driving grooves, flamboyant guitar embellishments, enfolding atmospheres and choruses that feel like you’ve known them all your life. From the slinky, sliding riffs of ‘Priorities’, a song that walks the margins between playful and defiant, to the dream state dance of ‘Slayance’; from ‘Beltane’, made to make you move with its cool lead guitar wandering through a patchwork of neon glow and shadow, to the metal edge and galloping rhythms of ‘Gjallarbu’. Every song on Against The Odds Because We’re Gods occupies its own unique space, but they are all united by the irrepressible, irresistible spirit of Hot Apollo. The final two songs on the album – ‘Stop Drop Rock ‘n’ Roll’ and ‘Never Stay Down’ – rock hard and joyously, leaving you energised, renewed and alive, before this band of maverick marauders head back to the stars from whence they came.
“Louder than thunder! We’re a sparkle storm…”
The vibrant sound of Against The Odds… was captured by renowned Canadian producer Scotty Komer of the band Boys Night Out, who has worked with the likes of Protest The Hero and Silverstein. Every voice in the Hot Apollo choir gets to speak and bathe in the spotlight – from the full figured bass to the snapping drums, the fizzing guitars to the sonorous vocals – and the result is effervescent. The album will be released by SelfMadeRecords on December 26th on CD, LP and Digital formats – the perfect party to end the year…and everyone’s invited!
“We’re Hot Apollo! We’re all Hot Apollo!”
Line-up:
Jaymes - Vocals
Tobi - Bass
Monet - Lead Guitar
Diego - Drums
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Label: Comatose Music
Release date: january 16th 2026
Genre: Brutal Death Metal
For fans of: Cannibal Corpse | Skinless | Devourment | Disentomb
Within the long, dark corridors of my mind there are numberless doors, all locked tight, concealing the prisoner’s of my heart’s creation. In these rooms I vent my passions, bathe in the screams, dissect and desecrate, peel and penetrate, lose myself in a fantasy of blood and power. And for as long as I can remember this has been enough for me; my internal dungeon paradise. But now I realise it has all just been a preparation, a gentle tuition, the beginning of my manifest destiny. The time has come to step outside and share my dreams with others…
It’s been more than five years since Houston’s Architectural Genocide released their cataclysmic debut album, the raging brutality of Cordyceptic Anthropomorph, but time has not mellowed them or soothed the temperament of their inner beast. If anything, their long awaited second album is an even more dangerous, vicious creation that adds an unnerving, skin crawling terror to their trademark elixir of darkness and depravity. Prepare yourself for the fearsome assault of Malignant Cognition!
Opening with ‘Precursor To Bloodshed’, a litany of horrors over a nerve-grinding riff, there is a sense of suppressed violence, silently screaming to be unleashed…and that unleashing comes with ‘Coercion Into Carnality’, an irresistible weight that drags you down into a mire of torture and sickness, shifting from the methodical to the frenzied with the unpredictability of a broken mind. And from here the remorseless attack continues unabated – from the slow motion compression of the internal organs blended with lacerating savagery of ‘Trophies For My Murders’, to the surging, stabbing ‘Zed Requiem’ – tormenting with a pitiless curiosity, devoid of empathy – on to the shocking climax of ‘Stuffed Under Floorboards’. This is perhaps the most potent combination of chilling atmosphere and punishing riffing that Architectural Genocide have yet invoked, a true monster of a song, meticulous in its dismembering delivery.
Encased in the superb artwork of Rudi Yanto (Devastrosity, E-Force, Perveration etc) and Den Yudi (Decrepitation, Realm Of Chaos, Rotting Demise etc), the perfect visual depiction of the soul-eating madness within, Malignant Cognition will be let loose by Comatose Music on January 16th. Mixed and mastered at Southwing Audio (Oceans Of Slumber, Stabbing etc) for maximum impact, Malignant Cognition serves up a banquet of Architectural Genocide’s inimitable brutality. The New Year will begin with a brutal death metal holocaust!
Line-up:
Daniel Brockway - Vocals
Matt Day - Bass
Tom Savage - Guitar
Nat Conner - Drums
https://www.comatosemusic.com/
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San Antonio (TX) - U.S. Hateful Death Metal band, CALCRAFT, recently signed to Lifeforce Records are set to release their debut album, REBORN THROUGH TORTURE, on November 21st digitally, with physical album release on January 30th.
The band now return with the second single from the new effort, PERPETUALLY STABBED. Calcraft also shot a music video for the new song, in style of 1990’s Death Metal videos.
Calcraft takes it's lyrical inspiration from Giallo horror and classic American slasher films. This is not a brand new frontier for American Death Metal, but more of a continuation of it's honored tradition. Comparable to the tropes horror audiences are accustomed to when seeing a new film at the cinema. Perpetually Stabbed could be seen as the apex of this thematic homage of horror for the album; it's the band at it's most visceral.
With the uncompromising credo “Unrelenting death metal. No trends. No mercy.” CALCRAFT define their sound - and with their debut album "Reborn Through Torture", they deliver a merciless statement against anything watered-down or trend-driven.
The Texas-based outfit stands for raw, hate-fueled death metal, deeply rooted in the legacy of Immolation, Suffocation, and Incantation. But CALCRAFT go further: their songs are steeped in dark atmosphere, thrashy aggression, and a cinematic violence that feels ripped straight from the bloodiest scenes of Giallo and slasher films.
Their name is no coincidence - William Calcraft, England’s infamous executioner, serves as a grim source of inspiration. Like their namesake, CALCRAFT show no mercy: their music is an auditory noose, each track an execution. "Reborn Through Torture" is a blood-soaked manifesto of riffs, madness, and horror, dragging the listener into a world of pain and cinematic carnage.
Each song tells a story - of insanity, torture, and final breaths. CALCRAFT don’t aim to entertain; they aim to disturb. Their goal is to create a threatening sonic landscape that sounds like “a blood-soaked soundtrack to the final scene you never survive.”
Those who face this album won’t be spared. CALCRAFT hold themselves to their own brutal standard - and deliver death metal in its most relentless, uncompromising form.
CALCRAFT REBORN THROUGH TORTURE OUT NOVEMBER 21ST
Track Listing
1. Satisfying Strangulation
2. Fuck Blade
3. Slovakian Carnage
4. Perpetually Stabbed
5. Interlude
6. Wolves Sight
7. Purest Pain
8. Carving Flesh
9. Outro
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US death metal band Glorious Depravity have unveiled another track from their upcoming album which upholds their high standards for old school, thrashy death metal. No Clean Singing premiered it at https://www.nocleansinging.com/2025/10/20/an-ncs-premiere-glorious-depravity-necrobotic-enslavement/ and here's an excerpt from it - "It’s an exhilarating thing to hear, made even more thrilling by the hard-slugging and fast-firing drumwork."
Glorious Depravity have also announced a US tour for the promotion of their new album
Nov 15 - (TBA)
Nov 16 - Grand Rapids MI, Morning Ritual
Nov 17 - Chicago IL, Sleeping Village
Nov 18 - Indianapolis IN, Black Circle
Nov 19 - Louisville KY, Mag Bar
Nov 20 - Asheville NC, The Odd
Nov 21 - Raleigh NC, Chapel of Bones
Nov 22 - Richmond VA, Fuzzy Cactus
All shows with Wretched Blessing
Flyer by Caroline Harrison
Photo by Suren Karapetyan
GLORIOUS
DEPRAVITY – “DEATH NEVER SLEEPS”
Genre - Death metal with thrash metal touches
For fans of - Cannibal Corpse, Monstrosity, Vader, Deicide, Sinister, Decapitated, Power Trip
With an illustrious lineup featuring members of Pyrrhon, Gravesend, Woe, Scarcity
and more, one can safely presume that Glorious Depravity would know their way around extreme metal music. And they deliver in spades; they have come up with an album that showcases the best elements of death metal, even with its roots in the old school sound and the music tinged with thrash metal influences. In comparison to their debut, they have refined and upgraded their music and have left no stone unturned for this one. The meticulously written music is more impactful and powerful than ever before and they seem to have found more of their identity on this one. With recording and mixing done by Joe Cincotta (Suffocation, Obituary) and mastering by Ryan Williams (The Black Dahlia Murder), the album sounds tremendous and is an absolute delight to listen to - being clear, resonant, and robust. To top things off, a painting of the legendary artist Dan Seagrave adorns this release. A death metal fan could die happy right now. "Death Never Sleeps" is undoubtedly a significant release in the style, one that will be remembered for a long time for being a top-tier, near-flawless, invigorating death metal album.
Line up
Doug Moore (Pyrrhon, Scarcity, Seputus) - Vocals
Matt Mewton (Woe) - Guitars
George Paul (Gravesend) - Guitars
John McKinney (Woe) - Bass
Chris Grigg (Woe) - Drums
Recorded and mixed by Joe Cincotta (Suffocation, Obituary) at Full Force Recording
Mastered by Ryan Williams (The Black Dahlia Murder)
Artwork by Dan Seagrave (Morbid Angel, Malevolent Creation)
Band pic taken by Suren Karapetyan
Track listing
1. Slaughter the Gerontocrats
2. Stripmined Flesh Extractor view
3. Freshkills Poltergeist view
4. Sulphrous Winds (Howling Through Christendom)
5. Scourged by the Wings of the Fell Destroyer
6. The Devouring Dust
7. Carnage at the Margins
8. Necrobotic Enslavement
9. Death Never Sleeps
Official release date - November 7th, 2025
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Thanks a lot for your support! Kunal Choksi (label owner) Transcending Obscurity
Label: Filosofem Records
Release date: november 2025
Genre: Atmospheric Black Metal
For fans of: Summoning | Avrigus | Empyrium | Eldamar
All that we were may have faded from the concrete streets, choked in smoke, our identity fractured and fragmented by the onslaught of modernity…but far from the boxes that enclose us and the algorithms that dictate our desires and direct our thoughts, beneath the trees, on the mountain tops, in the arms of the undying winds that traversed the world when the old gods walked, in the light of the moon and the dark of the shadows…we are eternal.
WitcheR emerged, as if from the pages of Hungarian folklore, back in 2010 and have since crafted an array of bewitching music, steeped in the history and mythology of their homeland. 2022s Lélekharang was a pivotal moment in the band’s career, lifting WitcheR to a new level creatively and it was followed by the remarkable 2024 EP of classical music adaptations entitled Boszorkányszimfóniák. Now it is time to unveil the next chapter in the tale of WitcheR – Ӧröklét…
“This record is not merely music — it is a gateway. Whoever crosses it will never be the same again. It is a moment of realization, when one understands that everything fades… and yet, everything remains eternal.” – WitcheR
Ӧröklét begins with the rich, haunting keys and powerful, mid-paced riffs of ‘Ӧrökség’ (Heritage) and with its air of majesty, melancholy and reflection, entwined in mystery and moonlight, it seems steeped in the very essence of all that word implies. Listening to WitcheR is like slipping into a dream and that has never been more true than with Ӧröklét. ‘Szélhozó’ (Windbringer) overflows with a spellbinding romanticism and the dual vocals of Gere Karola and Neubauer Roland – rather than dominating the music – slip between its textured layers like dryad spirits between the trees. This is WitcheR at their most beautiful and evocative. ‘Röghöz kötött’ (Soil-bound) and stately title track ‘Ӧröklét’ (Eternity) both move with the measured steps of medieval dances, courtly and chivalric. They draw out vast depths of emotion, in such contrast to the shallowness of modern society. With its weight, value and artistic worth WitcheR create music that stands outside of time. The album concludes with a reworking of Franz Schubert’s ‘Piano Trio No. 2 - Andante con moto’, which shows the gift that WitcheR have for interpreting classical pieces with respect for and understanding of the original music, whilst still transforming these masterful compositions into something entirely WitcheR in character. Something that could be crass in the hands of another band becomes breathtaking through the application of WitcheR’s subtle sorcery. With Ӧröklét, WitcheR have continued down their characterful path of atmospheric dark metal, becoming ever more unique and moving further beyond imitation; a precious and irreplaceable jewel in the world of imaginative, passionate music.
Adorned in the enthralling sepia toned imagery of Balázs Pénzes of Grafit & Hamu Artworks (Korp, Vrag, Siculicidium etc), who also provided the visual elements for Lélekharang and Boszorkányszimfóniák, the digital, cassette and CD versions of Ӧröklét were released by Filosofem Records on November 4th and the vinyl edition will follow, from Beverina Productions, coming late November. Let your eyes close and feel the world slip away as WitcheR lead you down forest paths, past lakes of crystal waters to a place where magic is in the air and reality is all that it is meant to be.
Line-up:
Gere Karola – Synths/Vocals
Neubauer Roland – Guitars/Drums/Vocals
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Label:
Vic Records
Release date: november 28th 2025
Genre: Black Metal
For fans of: Venom | Emperor | Cradle Of Filth | Varathron
Throughout the 1990s black metal was spreading around the globe like an irresistible plague. Covens of corpse-painted disciples of the dark sprang up everywhere, from the icy fjords of Norway to the sun-baked climes of Greece. And the country where the very concept of black metal was first created was no exception – England, the home of Venom, the first, the black metal gods, was spawning its own new breed of devils. In the vanguard of the British legions, alongside co-conspirators Cradle Of Filth, were Thus Defiled. After two vicious demos, Blasphemous Coven and Enchanted By The Dark One, both released in 1993, Thus Defiled then unleashed two seminal works of raw, atmospheric blasphemy that have remained revered and treasured in the black metal underground ever since…1995s Through The Impure Veil Of Dawn and 1997s Wings Of The Nightstorm. Thus Defiled would go on to create more finely crafted and sophisticated albums later in their career, in particular the devastating Daemonspawn, but their first two albums held something special. Born from a youthful fervour and passionate dedication to the dark heart of black metal, they retain strong musical links to the first wave of the genre, most notably the mighty Venom and both are shrouded in a primal, shadowed atmosphere that has endeared them to fans for the last thirty years.
Now, these long unavailable classics of metal’s darkest sub-genre are finally to be re-released. Vic Records, whose roots go back to the same early ‘90s era as Thus Defiled themselves, will relight the black flame on November 28th and set loose Through The Impure Veil Of Dawn and Wings Of The Nightstorm into the world once more.
These two albums have long since secured their place in the annals of black metal history and their power and presence remains undiminished by the passing decades. The wild, black chaos of Through The Impure Veil Of Dawn shows that ‘metal’ was always as important as the ‘blackness’ for Thus Defiled; demonstrated in the epic thunder of ‘Under Blackening Horizons’ and the atmospheric title track. And even at this early stage in the band’s development their ambition, their reaching for grandeur can be found in ‘A Crimson Vision In The Glade Of Shadowfire’ and the classically influenced ‘Fear Us For We Are The Darkness’. Fittingly the debut concludes with its most accomplished and creative track – ‘Darkness Rape The Tranquil Shore Of Eternity’ – which lights the way to the dramatic developments of Wings Of The Nightstorm. Thus Defiled’s second album is where the band really took flight in terms of what would become their fierce, intense, melodic, riff driven black metal. The songs are longer, more complex and involved, yet still with that instant impact of metallic power. The likes of ‘(Angelblood) The Tears Of An Age Now Dead’ and ‘Empire Of Souls Bleeding’ showed that Thus Defiled were more than just standard bearers for a nascent British black metal scene, they were a force that could contend on the global stage.
Both albums have been carefully restored and remastered by Thus Defiled’s Paul C. and come with new liner notes written by Officium Triste’s Pim Blankenstein. What makes these reissues utterly essential for long standing admirers of Thus Defiled though are the bonus tracks which supplement each release. Taken from unearthed 1994 rehearsal tapes these include never before released songs like ‘Shadow Of All Forsaken’, ‘Where The Forest Screams’, ‘I Of The Blackstorm’ and ‘The Final Sunrise (Purity Lies Dying)’. Two hell born beasts have returned from the void and are coming for your souls once again!
Wings Of The Nightstorm Line-up:
Paul C - Guitars/Vocals
Sam C - Bass
Andy R - Guitars
Nick L – Drums
Paul N – Session Keyboards
https://www.vicrecords.com/
https://www.thusdefiled.co.uk/
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Belgian/Thai
black metal entity YHWH are back with KHATHA,
a short but punishing five-track EP that breathes life into
previously unrecorded compositions, confronting human cruelty, societal
injustice, and the darker corners of myth and the mind. With Khatha, YHWH
deliver a raw, uncompromising statement, reinforcing their place as one of modern
extreme metal’s most intense and thought-provoking forces.
Khatha will be released digitally on 12 December 2025 via Wormholedeath.
Tracklist
01 - Hell on Earth (The Root of All Evil)
02 - Murderer of Illusions
03 - Deathrash
04 - Night Terror
05 – Krasue
Formed in 2024, YHWH is a Belgian/Thai black metal band. All music is composed by Schem HaMephorash and her sister C. Bones, with S.M. Goat Ritual joining in June. Following their debut EP Tetragrammaton (April 2025, Wormholedeath), the band now unleashes the second chapter: Khatha. Prepare for the doom.
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RELICS FROM THE CRYPT, the sub-label of DYING VICTIMS PRODUCTIONS dedicated to keeping the past alive, is proud to present reissues of NOT FRAGILE’S cult WHO DARES WINS mini-album on 12” vinyl format and the band’s One Way to Glory album on CD and vinyl LP formats.
One of the best hard-luck stories in the rich history of German heavy metal, NOT FRAGILE were originally active from 1980 to 1990. During that decade, the band released a couple demos, an EP, and an almost-album-length mini-album – and the requisite compilation appearances, which was mandatory during the ‘80s – and had even recorded a proper debut album, only for that first full-length to be posthumously released in various territories with confusing titles. They would eventually re-form in the mid ‘90s and remain active for nearly two decades, but the demand for the original NOT FRAGILE era has only grown as the years passed.
Feeling duty call, RELICS FROM THE CRYPT arrive with long-overdue reissues of NOT FRAGILE’s Who Dares Wins mini-album and their intended debut album, One Way to Glory, both remastered: the former adjusted for vinyl by Journey Into Eternity Studios, and the latter a whole new remaster by Patrick Engel at Temple of Disharmony.
Originally released in 1988 after being passed around by a couple labels, Who Dares Wins was a rough ‘n’ raucous slice of German speed / power metal emblematic of that era. With surprising heaviness if not thrashiness, the band’s 27-minute mini-album bore contemporaneous influence from the likes of Running Wild and Helloween nearby and Helstar and Liege Lord overseas. Nevertheless, NOT FRAGILE had the songwriting – and energy – to put them over, with the record’s production sounding particularly professional despite its meager budget. The following year, the band would record their ill-fated debut album, One Way to Glory. As presaged by its title, the lyrics shifted slightly toward more fantastical realms – the band did have an amazingly DIY castle backdrop for the mini’s “With All My Might” video, after all – and the thrashiness dialed back, but energy remained abundant here. The band’s execution actually got even sharper as the riffing became a bit brighter and more melodic, and the cleaner production brought a triumphant gleam to NOT FRAGILE whilst sacrificing no heaviness. Taken as a snapshot of the times, One Way to Glory simultaneously sounded out of date and ahead of the times, as power metal was about to have a resurgence across Europe during the mid ‘90s. However, their version of power metal surely bore the medieval stamp of the ‘80s, and was all the better for it. Sad, then, that their debut album would only see posthumous release in 1992 and 1993 as Hard to Be Alive and Lost in a Dream, respectively, alongside a mishmash of other ‘80s tracks.
Line-up:
Torsten Buczko - Guitars, Vocals
Matthias Belter - Bass
Markus Köhn - Drums
Raico Ebel - Guitars
From Hamburg, Germany
Release date:
19th December
Tracklist
1 Rael
2 With all my Might
3 High Into Heaven
4 Opus 73
5 Down in the Streets
6 Out of Law
7 Craze and Hunger
8 Bbbrrraaa
Release info:
Regular LP edition on black vinyl, with insert, poster, sticker, postcard and download code.
Special LP edition on white vinyl, with insert, poster, sticker, postcard, download code and patch.
www.dyingvictims.com
https://dyingvictimsproductions.bandcamp.com/
The Finnish progressive thrash metal band KRATEROS is set to release their debut EP 'LOST IN TRANSLATION' on January 30th 2026 via Inverse Records.
The first single 'LINGUICIDE' is unleashed today and it's available on all essential streaming services: https://push.fm/fl/krateros-linguicide
The band comments:
" “Linguicide” is the first taste of our upcoming EP “Lost in Translation.” With its catchy groove and memorable guitar melody, it is arguably the most “commercial” track from the EP, yet it contains a great blend of all the elements that make our music what it is. Musically, the song is the oldest one on the EP, with the first demo going as far back as February 2020. Lyrically, the song went through two or three rewrites before finding its final form. Some of the discarded ideas have since been used in songs meant for future releases. As a product of our times, “Linguicide” deals with cancel culture and the death of independent thought, whether through self-censorship or outside pressure."
Biography:
Krateros is an emerging metal band from Helsinki, Finland, founded in 2023 and led by vocalist/guitarist and main songwriter Saku Rekonen. The band’s music combines influences from old-school thrash metal bands such as Annihilator, Exodus, and Megadeth with more contemporary acts like Trivium, Machine Head, and Stam1na — all the while being filtered through a progressive lens.
The band’s first EP, “Lost in Translation,” released through Inverse Records, is a response to a perceived lack of riffs that seems to plague the metal scene of the 2020s.
Krateros - Lost in Translation (EP 2026)
Track list:
1. Tomb Service
2. Linguicide
3. The Performer
4. Uticensis
5. Comatose Waltz
Cover art by All4band Design
Line-up:
Saku Rekonen - Vocals & Guitar
Roni Helminen - Bass & Backing vocals
Touko Kaihola - Drums
https://krateros.bandcamp.com
https://www.facebook.com/kraterosband
The
band issued the following statement on leaving the LIBERATION THROUGH
PUNISHMENT TOUR:
"Due to circumstances beyond our control, we have to cancel our tour with Vitriol and Weeping that we were so looking forward to being a part of. With such short notice, we were not able to find a drummer to fill in for the tour. We apologize to Vitriol, Weeping, the promoters and most of all to our fans.
We will be back out on the road to support Devouring Darkness as soon as we possibly can.
Make sure and DO NOT miss this tour! Vitriol and Weeping will crush the stage at every show!!"
UNMERCIFUL is still confirmed for the 2026 Maryland Deathfest.
The band's newest album, 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.
Devouring Darkness is out now on CD, digital, and vinyl formats on Willowtip Records.
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:
Clinton Appelhanz - Guitars/Bass
Jeremy Turner - Guitars/Bass
Trynt Kelly - Drums
Josh Riley - Vocals
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Label: Independent Release
Release date: november 21st 2025
Genre: Melodic Technical Death Metal
For fans of: Obscura | Inferi | Allegaeon | Darkest Hour
Amidst the ruined remnants of a chapel, dedicated to gods long forgotten, beneath endless starless skies where the night wanders on forever and the daylight never comes; they gather to remember all the things that they once were. From desiccated lips, rotten throats and absent hearts they raise a bitter threnody, up to the obsidian firmament. An atonal gathering of whispers, laden with the sorrow of centuries…listen…hear the brittle, broken song of the carcass choir.
The Carcass Choir is the third EP from Leicester, UK based band, Monachopsis, who have been refining the intricacies of their melodic, technical death metal tapestries since 2015. This collection of songs represents the culmination of years of hard work and adversities overcome and sees Monachopsis reaching a new level of creative accomplishment.
Opening with its title track, The Carcass Choir is ushered in on rafts of rich, dark chords adorned in the flickering light of electrifying lead work. Anticipation builds on a growing tidal wave of power that crashes down into shuddering riffs and aggressive vocal lines. There’s a complexity in the performances and the song’s structure, but it’s delivered in a finely honed, compact warhead of burnished steel and dazzling flares of melody ignite between the layers of sound. The atmosphere is superb, a sense of depth, darkness and things unseen, which continues into second song, ‘Letters From The Doomsday Vault’. These songs don’t offer up everything they are in a single listen; the engaging hooks and thrilling guitar work capture you immediately, but there is much more to uncover than is first apparent. As the music balances complexity and accessibility, immediacy and depth, so the vocals deliver both snarling venom and clarity of expression, with all these contrasts managed masterfully. A commanding version of Darkest Hour’s ‘Love As A Weapon’ sits at the heart of the EP, a nod to the genesis of Monachopsis, it being the first song ever performed live by the band. The two tracks which complete The Carcass Choir are stunning, revitalised versions of two tracks which originally appeared on Monachopsis’ 2018 EP From Mind To Eye. Both ‘Scathed By Branches Of Malice’ and ‘The God Project’ have become staples of the Monachopsis live set and here they are reborn – full of serrated intensity and superb guitar solos. Crisp, direct and focussed yet full of twists, turns and surprises – keeping the listener ensnared in their maze of thorns.
Meticulously mixed and mastered by Nik Palivos at Haunting Studios (Elysian, Rohan, Eonian etc), every element of The Carcass Choir’s elaborate and sophisticated sound palette possesses its own space, just waiting to be discovered. The final hallmark of quality is then applied by the magnificent artwork of Mohammed Hoirul (Flesh Remains etc) – emphasising The Carcass Choir’s status as the pinnacle of Monachopsis’ work to date and the gateway to an exciting future full of rare potential. The voices of The Carcass Choir will fill the night on November 21st - be sure to listen to the secrets that they share.
Line-up:
Richard Allsopp - Guitars, Vocals, Piano, Orchestral and Drum Programming
Mihir Miyangar - Vocals
William Bartholomew - Bass
Kieran Hickman – Guitars
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From their humble beginnings in 1985 on to their super-cult debut album, 1987’s Crest of Black, Japan’s SACRIFICE have stood for uncompromising, world-eating, thrashy METAL. Let’s reiterate: thrashy heavy metal rather than pure thrash metal. Thick and viscous is their thrust, with straightforward songwriting and exceptionally mean delivery. Arguably, they’d perfect that signature style with 1990’s Total Steel, which RELICS FROM THE CRYPT would reissue on vinyl in 2021, but there’s something uniquely powerful about its follow-up, Tears.
Released in 1992 and again featuring the band’s signature steel-encased demon mascot, SACRIFICE’s Tears was even more of anomaly than its not-inconsiderable predecessor. Compared to 1990, in 1992 was crossover largely dead on both sides of the Atlantic.
Nevertheless, SACRIFICE continued to fight the good fight and formed & finessed the idiom to their own idiosyncratic design. Such is intrinsic to their native musical culture, much in the way that Japanese punk takes bog-standard tropes and upends them in unique ways. So, while Total Steel took then-contemporaneous Cro-Mags, Venom, Razor, Carnivore, the UK’s Sacrilege, Nasty Savage, The Exploited, and even early Celtic Frost and spat it out as something that sounded like all those simultaneously and nothing like ‘em at all, Tears, by comparison, more often slowed down the still-hammering pulse and added a bit more space and daresay emotion – not for nothing is the album titled Tears, right? – and returned with something even more varied, more dynamic, and especially more world-eating. One need only peruse the album’s titles – “Hardest Life,” “Time Slips Through In Front of Your Eyes,” “Broken Heroes,” and the utterly classic opener “Never Land Never Again” among them – as well as the lyric sheet to find support for that “emotional” statement. As such, Tears could quite possibly eclipse Total Steel as SACRIFICE’s ultimate statement…but cruelly enough, the album currently stands as their recorded epitaph, for they broke up after its release and have yet to release anything following their 2020 reunion.
Even after all these years, Tears stands as a massive achievement during a strange era for metal, and possibly sounds even more refreshing today. Metalheads, punks, and metalpunks are hereby commanded to bow down again before SACRIFICE!
Line-up:
Tohru Nishida - Bass
Kenji Suzuki - Drums
Hiroyuki Murakami - Guitars
Akira Sugiuchi - Vocals
From Tokyo, Japan
Release date:
19th December
Tracklist
1 Never Land Never Again
2 Breaking the Silence of the Night
3 Your Soul
4 Broken Heroes
5 Time Slips through in front of your Eyes
6 Do I fight for God
7 Hardest Life
8 Down to You
Release info:
Regular LP edition on black vinyl, with insert, poster, sticker, postcard and download code.
Special LP edition on blue vinyl, with insert, poster, sticker, postcard, download code and patch.
CD edition with slipcase and sticker.
CD edition with slipcase, sticker and patch.
www.dyingvictims.com
https://dyingvictimsproductions.bandcamp.com/
Milwaukee (WI) - One-man CINEMATIC DOOM project, Liminal Spirit, has released full-length debut album, UNWELL!
FFO: Jesu, Cynic, Confessor, Swans, Skepticism
Unwell is the third presentation from Liminal Spirit, as told by Phillip, Jonathan, Madeline, C., E., and The Adjudicators over the course of five acts.
Purchase/Stream:
https://liminalspirit.bandcamp.com/album/unwell
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rORD2LIsavk
Multi-instrumentalist/composer, Jerry Hauppa (Northless, Ara, Deorbit), had this to say about the opus:
"I have a lot to say about what I've done with the album, but the main goal was an exploration of some of my biggest fears. I've worked in nursing homes and they are absolutely miserable places, and it is a tragedy that if we are lucky enough to live that long, that is where we will most likely end up. Losing control of my faculties, mental and physical decline, and the pondering of the unknown are all lingering fears overcasting my younger years, and I wanted to explore that musically, but also develop the idea of building sympathy for a character with dementia, only to find out that he is actually a monster who has done some horrific things despite not remembering them.
I wanted to tell a story showing that you are on the hook for your deeds no matter what- even if you can't remember them or if your mental decline has eroded away the part of you that is capable of heinous acts. I wanted the music to reflect the contemplation of a sick and addled person, and brought it together using microtonal guitars that provide an alien-sounding character to the music.
The music written for the record also is tied to the seeking of spiritual salvation referenced in the song 'Welcome to My World' from Jim Reeves, recorded in 1962 and presented here in the first track of the album as the character listens to it one last time for peace of mind. The melody for this song is manipulated repeatedly throughout the record as our main character, Phillip, seeks salvation despite the blight on his soul from acts he has forgotten, but unlike what is heard on the Jim Reeves song, those who can provide salvation do not take kindly to Phillip as judgment nears.
I hope those who listen are able to feel the themes expressed. It was a meaningful release to build and I am looking forward to the reception."
Track Listing:
1. Admittance
2. Unwell
3. Visiting Day
4. EOLC
5. A Better Place
Credits:
All music written, recorded, and mixed by Jerry Hauppa.
Role of Madeline peformed by Kaitlyn Menden.
Mastered by Jeff Wojtysiak at Spiritual Sound Mastering.
Liminal Spirit is:
Jerry Hauppa - Guitar, Bass, Drum Programming, Synthesizer, Vocoder, Violin
Bio:
Liminal Spirit is Jerry Hauppa's solo project. Prior to this, Hauppa was involved in sludge metal band Northless, death metal band Ara, and instrumental space-focused band, Deorbit.
https://liminalspirit.bandcamp.com/
New
video clip from SVART VINTER ("OF COLD AND GRIEF"
out from "INSVIND" album)
Svart Vinter is an Italian Black Metal band formed in Rome in 2021 by members of the band Veil of
Though relatively new to the scene, Svart Vinter has quickly established themselves in the
Svart Vinter's sound is characterized by haunting melodies, cold, sharp riffs, and a powerful,
Over the years, Svart Vinter have shared the stage with renowned acts such as Batushka and
Svart Vinter's new album, titled Isvind, was released by the Dutch label Non Serviam Records on
https://svartvinter.bandcamp.com
https://www.facebook.com/svartvinterband
Stream the album: https://www.nocleansinging.com/2025/10/31/an-ncs-album-premiere-and-a-review-cal%e2%97%8f-ludzie-bladzacy-w-nocy/
Devoted Art Propaganda will handle the EU tape release while Fiadh Productions will take care of the US version.
The band introduces a new and uncompromising voice while the album explores dark and unsettling sounds. Can the band's ethos be captured with the words: “In rapture, against unity, before the guards, it drips inwards, CAŁ”?
Tracklist:
1 Zanim Się stało
2 Poza granice
3 Niesen
4 Zanim Było
5 Ogrom Bytu
6 Kole
7 Za Nim
8 Na dnie popiołu
9 W Wszechbycie
https://d-a-p.org/
https://fiadh.bandcamp.com/music
https://callo.bandcamp.com/
Ready To Fight symbolizes CREMATE’S powerful rebirth, honoring their 1993 cult demo while boldly pushing forward. The EP is a must-listen for fans of authentic death/thrash metal with an atmospheric edge—heavy, relentless, and uniquely dynamic.
The digital EP's release date is November 7, 2025.
Tracklist
1. Die As You Lived
2. Human
3. Cerebral Pain
4. Ready To Fight
Formed in 1991 in Alimos, Athens by high school friends Christos (guitar/vocals) and Leonidas (drums), CREMATE quickly carved out a raw and aggressive niche blending death and thrash metal—drawing inspiration from titans like Kreator and Sodom. Their 1993 demo End of Time garnered international acclaim through critical reviews, radio play, and devoted underground support.
Following lineup changes and relentless live shows praised by Metal Hammer and other media, CREMATE released the 7" EP Enchanting Black Recess in 1995 via Dark Side Records. However, a full-length album never materialized as the band disbanded soon after.
In 2021, founder Christos reignited CREMATE alongside drummer George and longtime collaborator Akis Pastras (Dexter Ward, Damon Systema, Nightfall). Revisiting their seminal demo, Christos re-envisioned the material by infusing dark synthesized atmospheres, samples, and new arrangements that intensify the band’s signature 90s death/thrash fury.
Line up:
Chris C: Vocals/Bass
Akis Pastras: Rhythm/Lead Guitars
The Goat: Drums
Pre-save Ready to Fight: https://orcd.co/rtfep
www.facebook.com/crematetheband
Guten
Tag, we have recovered from an awesome SICK FEAST 2025 and
would like to send out a huge thank you to everyone who made the festival
unforgettable: the bands, crew, food stall of Café Schrill, illustrator and
layouter – and, of course, every single guest. We were treated to twelve
incredible bands delivering brutal performances. The dedicated team at s.v. Jugendhaus Ost worked tirelessly to ensure the
festival ran smoothly.
We hope everyone had an amazing time celebrating extreme underground musick!!!
If you have feedback, write a message or e-mail. Your feedback is highly appreciated!
Multi-cam videos from Sick Feast 2025 will be uploaded to https://www.youtube.com/@LycanthropicChants soon.
This newsletter is mostly be about shows from CRYPTIC BROOD and REPULSIVE FEAST plus upcoming locals shows in our hometown Wolfsburg. Label updates with the next newsletter in circa two weeks.
Cheers Steffen
CRYPTIC BROOD – “CREEPING CRYPTIC CONTAGION” TOUR
The brood creeps on! Following the devastating first wave of shows earlier this year, Lycanthropic Chants presents the CRYPTIC BROOD – “Creeping Cryptic Contagion” tour: a descent into rotting flesh and radioactive nightmares. The band will flood stages of Western Europe with their own toxic blend of death metal, grind and doom, straight from the decaying heart of their latest album “Necrotic Flesh Bacteria”.Come to these places and get lobotomised:
12.11.2025 BEL/Ghent @ Omgekeerde Kruis
13.11.2025 FRA/Rennes @ Uzine
14.11.2025 FRA/Bordeaux @ Le RedCat
15.11.2025 ESP/Unquera @ Los Bancos
16.11.2025 PRT/Porto @ Woodstock 69
17.11.2025 ESP/Zamora @ Pub Numancia
18.11.2025 ESP/Saragossa @ Pub Utopía (
19.11.2025 ESP/Barcelona @ Sala Lennon’s
20.11.2025 FRA/Montpellier @ Le KJBI
21.11.2025 FRA/Lyon @ Rock N Eat
22.11.2025 FRA/Strasbourg @ Le Local
LAST REPULSIVE FEAST SHOWS IN 2025
2025.11.06, GER/Leipzig @ *Connewitz*
2025.11.07, GER/Dresden @ Chemiefabrik
2026 shows to be announced soon.
DISTRO UPDATE
CORPSEHAMMER – “Metal De La Muerte” LP
GRAVEYARD / MORBID FLESH split 7″
HEXOFFENDER – “Erotic Terror!” LP (black or red vinyl)
MULL – “The Sound Of Melting Gristle” LP (red vinyl)
NO SHELTER. – “Remission/Resolve” LP (clear vinyl with black splatter)
SPECTRUM MORTIS – “Clavis Magica” 7″
UPCOMING LOCAL SHOWS IN WOLFSBURG (GERMANY)
Cocktail mit Schirmchen, Lycanthropic Chants und Shitface präsentieren am Freitag, den 28. November 2025 im s.v. Jugendhaus Ost in Wolfsburg:
EARTHBONG (Stoner/Doom Metal, GER/Berlin)
GAGAMAN (Stoner Metal, GER/Göttingen)
GAIA’S DEMISE (Heavy Psych Doom, GER/Braunschweig)
Am Samstag, den 6. Dezember 2025 im s.v. Jugendhaus Ost in Wolfsburg:
ABHORRENT EXECRATION (Black/Death Metal / FRA, Bordeaux)
KRYPTKEEPER (Black Metal / GER, Berlin)
DÜÜSTER (Black Metal/Crust / GER, Rostock)
https://lycanthropic.de/
The album was recorded primarily at Consonance Studio by Andrei Jumuga and Sol Faur (Dordeduh), with guitar sessions completed at Ras Alhage Studio by Fulmineos. Mixing and mastering duties were handled at Consonance Studio by Andrei Jumuga. Artwork and design by Alexandru Daș.
As a first taste of what the album has to offer, the band has unveiled "Iarba-fiarelor", a monumental 17-minute composition now available for streaming here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=peWUpDrj55I
The
band comments:
"The album's title refers to a place hidden deep within the dark forests of the Carpathian Mountains, seen at twilight. It captures a moment of powerful communion between the wild nature within us and the vast, untamed world outside.
The first song we wish to reveal, "Iarba-fiarelor", is one of the most complex pieces we have ever created. It weaves together the raw, Atmospheric Black Metal of our early roots with new shades of Post-Rock and traditional rural ambience, sounds that grew naturally from the environment where this music was born.
The presence of Bogdan Luparu (Bucovina) on vocals and Andrei Oltean (E-an-na) performing traditional instruments (xylophone, flute, kaval, toacă), along with additional vocals throughout the album, adds a sacred, ancestral depth. Their contributions elevate the entire work, enriching its patriarchal, archaic atmosphere.
Yes, we are aware that "Iarba-fiarelor" is long by today's standards, but we do not write music for hurried attention spans. This is meant to be a spiritual journey, one that asks for time, presence, and a return toward the inner self, far from the frantic pace and fifteen-second focus of the modern world."
Pre-order "Cerburea apusului" here:
https://loudragemusic.bandcamp.com/album/argus-megere-cerburea-apusului
https://loudragemusic.limitedrun.com/products/870708-argus-megere-cerburea-apusului
Ageru Pământului – Vocals
Fulmineos – Vocals, Guitars, Keyboards
Urmuz – Bass
Putrid – Drums
Guests:
Bogdan Luparu (Bucovina) – Vocals
Andrei Oltean (E-An-Na) – Vocals, Traditional Folk Instruments
https://linktr.ee/loudragemusic
https://www.facebook.com/argusmegere/
Reviews
FERETRO – “THE MORTUARY DESTINY OF FLESH”
NORKH – “ UNDER TEARGAS FIRE” HAMMER
HKSPK – “THE HUMAN BUTCHER “(EP)
DEZENTRALISIERTES KADAVERKOLLEKTIV #669 (FANZINE)
Heute veröffentlicht die chilenische
Blackened-Thall-Band ATER stolz ihre packende neue
Single “VENUS”. Der Track gibt einen ersten Einblick in das
kommende Album der Band, “EVERLASTING”, das 2026 erscheinen
soll und vom renommierten Produzenten Dan Lancaster (Bring Me The
Horizon, Muse) produziert wurde. Der neue Track wird zusammen mit einem
offiziellen Musikvideo veröffentlicht, das unten zu sehen ist.
“Venus” fängt die für ATER charakteristische Fusion aus düsterer Wildheit sowie moderner Thall-Präzision ein und verbindet dissonante Atmosphären, harte Rhythmen und melodische Untertöne, die die kontinuierliche Entwicklung der Band widerspiegeln. Die Single kennzeichnet einen mutigen neuen Abschnitt für das chilenische Kollektiv, das seinen Sound in tiefere emotionale und klangliche Gefilde vorantreibt und dabei die viszerale Kraft beibehält, die es seit seiner Gründung auszeichnet.
Gründer und Frontmann Fernando Bühring kommentiert:
"Die neue Single und das neue Video zu 'Venus' sind heute erschienen! Erlebt uns diesen Herbst auf der Morbidfest-Tour mit Possessed, Terrorizer, Massacre und Nightfall. Frohes Samhain von uns allen bei ATER – wir sehen uns im Pit!"
"Venus"-Musikvideo ansehen : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MdfNWTvGqeA
"Venus" auf Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/intl-de/album/4h82hMyLkLX3tE9cNpMxy5?si=q1YQHhakSL-t9J5HFWQfqA&nd=1&dlsi=605a05fc913e4780
Ab nächstem Monat wird ATER im Rahmen des Morbidfest zusammen mit Possessed, Terrorizer, Massacre und Nightfall durch Europa touren. Die Tour beginnt am 24. November in Warschau, Polen, im Progresja und endet am 19. Dezember im La Machine Du Moulin Rouge in Paris, Frankreich. Die vollständige Terminliste gibt es weiter unten.
Morbidfest
Ater mit Possessed, Terrorizer, Massacre and Nightfall
24.11. – Warschau (PL) Progresja
25.11. – Danzig (PL) B90
26.11. – Coesfeld (DE) Fabrik
27.11. – Kopenhagen (DK) Richter
28.11. – Göteborg (SE) The Abyss Fest
29.11. – Göteborg (SE) The Abyss Fest
01.12. – Bochum (DE) Matrix
02.12. – Leipzig (DE) Hellraiser
04.12. – Bukarest (RO) Quantic
05.12. – Belgrad (RS) Zappa Barka
06.12. – Košice (SK) Collosseum
07.12. – Krakau (PL) Hype Park
09.12. – Brünn (CZ) Fleda
10.12. – Wien (AT) Szene
11.12. – Graz (AT) Explosiv
12.12. – Lindau (DE) Vaudeville
13.12. – Eindhoven (NL) Eindhoven Metal Meeting
14.12. – Karlsruhe (DE) Substage
15.12. – Mailand (IT) Magazinni Generali
16.12. – Rom (IT) Orion
17.12. – Aarburg (CH) Musigburg
19.12. – Paris (FR) La Machine Du Moulin Rouge
Über ATER
ATER ist eine chilenische Dark-Metal-Band aus Santiago, die vom Komponisten und Multiinstrumentalisten Fernando Bühring gegründet wurde. Sie entstand 2010, wurde aber erst 2018 mit der Veröffentlichung ihres Debütalbums “Eternal Gray Spiral” wirklich aktiv. Die Band ist bekannt für ihren dunklen, emotionalen Sound und ihre fesselnden Live-Auftritte.
Das zweite Album von ATER, “Somber”, erschien 2024 und katapultierte die Band in die globale Metal-Szene. Die Band tourte ausgiebig, um das Album zu promoten, und nahm an vielen internationalen Tourneen mit Bands wie Cradle of Filth, Patriarkh, Hate, Venom Inc. und diversen anderen teil. Dieses Album ist bekannt für seine schiere Härte und dichte Ambient-Elemente.
2025 veröffentlichte die Band die Single “The Fall”, die zu einem ihrer beliebtesten Songs und besten Live-Momente geworden ist.
Derzeit arbeiten ATER mit dem Produzenten Dan Lancaster an ihrem kommenden Album “Everlasting”, das 2026 erscheinen wird.
https://ater.cl/
https://www.facebook.com/atermetal
Stream below! https://toiletovhell.com/exclusive-track-premiere-withering-souls-gallery-of-the-end/
FFO: Dark Fortress, Windir, Hypocrisy, Dissection, God Dethroned.
Passage of the Arcane is a convergence of blackened atmospheres and sweeping song structures. A mystifying journey that exceeds boundaries while remaining fun and exciting. The overall theme of the album involves human experiences traversing into cursed oblivion. Each song explores its own story, ranging from unexplained disappearances to the supernatural. While variation is abundant within the soundscapes, it is with a cohesive direction. Each chapter takes on its own "passage" through channels of cursed lore and harrowing experiences of the past. A seamless balance of crushingly heavy riffs and chilling melodies.
Pre-order Passage of the Arcane: https://witheringsoul.bandcamp.com/album/passage-of-the-arcane
Track
Listing:
1. Intro
2. Attrition Horizon
3. Grievance Eludes the Light
4. The Monolith Embodied
5. Gallery of the End
6. Trajectory
7. Among Covetous Eyes
8. Burden of the Valiant
Credits:
Guitars, Vocals - Christopher
Bass Guitar - Joel
Drums - Rick
Guest guitar solo on "Trajectory" by Nick "Exhul" Morgan.
Drums recorded and engineered by Vince Ippolito at Swift Road Studios.
Album mixed and mastered by Dennis Israel at Clintworks Audio.
Cover art by Adam Burke / Nightjar Illustration.
Line-up:
Christopher - Vocals, Guitar
Frank G. - Guitar
Joel - Bass Guitar
Rick - Drums
Bio:
A manifestation in the form of chilling soundscapes, foreboding atmospheres, contagious melodies and tortured chants echoing above an onslaught of calculated percussion. Withering Soul creates a musical elegy that is both majestic and haunting.
Conjured into existence by founding members Christopher (guitars and vocals) and Mykil (former lead vocalist) with the release of their debut album Apparitions of the Surreal in 2004, the band was later featured on "ReUnation - A Tribute to Running Wild" with a cover of "Firebreather" via Germany's Remedy Records earning "Best Song on the Album" by WeRock (SWE). A few years later saw the release of their follow-up album, No Closure via Mortal Music (MVD Distribution). The album promptly landed a spot on Apoch's Metal Review: "Top 50 Albums of 2011."
The band eventually recruited Rick Hernandez on drums and Joel Miller on bass guitar. Following an array of live shows brought the release of their third full length album Adverse Portrait (2015). It was later labeled “Album of the Month” by Metalreviews.com. The band made a few festival appearances such as Full Terror Assault III and Artifact Metal Fest in 2018.
Over the course of the 2020 world shutdown the band resolved to continue forward with Christopher on vocals and released its fourth full length effort Last Contact. The album reached an unprecedented level of acclaim not limited to earning the 3rd spot in World of Metal's top albums of 2021. The band immediately followed up with a busy live schedule both locally and out-of-state including a performance at Legion ov the Order festival in Tacoma, WA, Merciless Metalfest in Nova Scotia, Canada and Desecration Rituals VI and VII in Fort Wayne, IN.
Withering Soul has just recently finished its 5th album to be released at the end of 2025 and plans to continue transcending the boundaries of metal‘s darker genres while maintaining its own distinctive sound and leave its audiences spellbound for more.
https://www.facebook.com/liminaldreadproductions
https://www.facebook.com/witheringsoulband
Aussie
heavy/thrash powerhouse DECIMATOR is back, just in time
for the spooky season, with their new single “HALLOWEEN SEMATARY”,
out today via Wormholedeath.
Equal parts brutal and nostalgic, “Halloween Sematary” pays tribute to two cult classics—John Carpenter’s Halloween and the Ramones’ Pet Sematary—reimagined with Decimator’s raw energy and relentless thrash metal bite. The track captures the band’s trademark heaviness while giving a wicked nod to horror.
Stream the single here: https://orcd.co/hssingle
Halloween Sematary mixed and mastered by WidekMusic
Downfallen, Hexenkrieg, and Teuer de Paysans Mixed and mastered by Douglas Skene, Ploughman Studios, NSW
About Decimator:
Formed in early 2021, Decimator has undergone a few lineup changes, seeing the band go from strength to strength.
In late 2024, Riley Perry joined the band on bass, bringing a new and even more refined approach to songwriting, having been active in projects such as "Of Flesh" and formerly being part of the thrash metal band Paralysis. Unfortunately, 2025 also saw more changes - but Caiseal Duncan replacing Ethan Reeves on guitar and Ashley Pollard replacing Bon Lowe on drums brought even more fire and ferocity
to the band.
Lance Holland-Keen, now the only original member, leads them on, with this single a small taste of the EP due out later this year.
The band are already writing new material for 2026 and playing shows in Sydney - decimating every stage they step onto.
Their debut album, 'Til The Enemies Are Gone, was recorded in September 2023 and released in October 2024 through Wormholedeath.
Current Lineup
Lance Holland-Keen - guitar/lead vocals
Bon Lowe - drums/backing vox
Coen Winchester - bass/backing vox
Ethan Reeves - guitars/backing vox
www.youtube.com/@decimatorbandaustralia568
www.facebook.com/DecimatorBandAustralia
Listen to Olesin: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PqClHqJB9Tw
Olesin is a forest in eastern Poland, a place of ruined palaces with lions, libations, fights, suicides, drownings, mysterious candles, and the birthplace of figures who changed the course of history. A place of hunting returns. Just like home. Their music is a raw, chaotic, and Bergmansk form of black metal, channeling the turbulent and haunted essence of their origins.
Order the demo: https://d-a-p.org/
Tracklist:
1. I
2. II
3. III
https://d-a-p.org/
https://olesin.bandcamp.com/
French
Atmospheric black metal project SOUILLÉ has released a
new visualizer video for the track "DÉLUGE VIOLACÉ" (THE
VIOLACEOUS DELUGE), from its powerful LP,
I`ODEUR DU MEPRIS, out now via Wormholedeath.
"Déluge violacé" is a torrent of profound and overwhelming emotions, from melancholy to rage, that feels like an inundation. In a style that has become emblematic of Souillé's unique sound, the track navigates a spectrum of human experience, from humility to disdain, with a raw intensity that is both captivating and somber.
Stream the full L'odeur du mépris EP: https://orcd.co/odmep
Previous video: https://youtu.be/iVrfepMB1xo
About Souillé
Souillé is the creation of a French multi-instrumentalist whose work sits between black metal’s harsh extremity and the immersive textures of atmospheric post-black. The project’s identity is defined by melancholy and anxiety, weaving melodic flights into an aura that is both mystical and raw. Souillé’s music lives in the space between depressive poetry and relentless darkness — a place where listeners can confront their own shadows.www.youtube.com/@Souille
www.facebook.com/Souillé
For fans of : Autopsy, Boneyard, Coffins, Dismember, Exhumed, Impetigo, Haemorrhage, Gruesome Stuff Relish and Repulsion
Ghoulhouse return to Horror Pain Gore Death Productions with the terrifying new album Realm Of Ghouls! 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. Realm Of Ghouls is the third album in the rancid catalog of Ghoulhouse, vomiting forth 11 symphonies of sickness... for true necroholics only!
Listen to the single "Fetid Flesh Fairytale" at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_WpsD1DHPUU
Tracklisting:
1. Hacksore
2. Rotten Rancid Remains
3. Mall Full Of Zombies
4. Kingdom Of Squirming Worms
5. Where Ghouls Are Bred
6. Dying In The City (Of The Living Dead)
7. Fetid Flesh Fairytale
8. Pit Of Maggots
9. Realm Of Ghouls
10. Rothead
11. Devoured By Famined Pigs
www.youtube.com/user/horrorpaingoredeath/videos
https://shop.horrorpaingoredeath.com
www.facebook.com/horrorpaingoredeath
Label: Road To Masochist
Release date: november 14th 2025
Thumbsucker
Line-up:
Duane - Drums, Vocals
Stringer - Guitars, Vocals
Genre: Hardcore Punk
For fans of: Anti Cimex | Extreme Noise Terror | Dropdead
Atomҫk Line-up:
Karl - Drums
Linus - Vocals, machines
Barthur - Bass
Luke – Guitars
Genre: Grindcore
For fans of: Napalm Death | Nasum | Cyness
As the planet burns around us and human society collapses into a mire of self-deceit, avarice and cruelty there has never been a more urgent need for music that confronts, devastates and blasts through the shallow, soulless bullshit we’re drowning in. An outlet for frustrated anger, a searing indictment of mindless, servile acceptance, a blast of intensity to rip through the mind-numbing clouds of lethargy…and when you bring together the combustible hardcore punk of Thumbsucker and the explosive grindcore insanity of Atomҫk you get all that and more; this is a wake-up call of shocking vehemence and a fourteen track nail bomb of a split release that will blow your world apart. Thumbsucker and Atomҫk are two voices from the UK underground that demand to be heard.
It’s down to Thumbsucker to kick off this ripping collection and after a short intro they let loose with the vein-bulging rage of ‘An Accident Waiting To End’ – a detonation of wild, grinding mayhem. And from there there’s no turning back, no chance to get off the ride as each track charges into the next. Be it the jarring riff shards, venomous vocals and irresistible rhythms of ‘Coward’, the bewildering bomb drops of ‘First World Problem’ or the rampaging, needle in the red adrenaline of ‘Grift’, Thumbsucker deliver in shocking, breathless fashion until the last unequivocal blow of ‘You Will Not Be Missed’. And before you’ve had a second to check for broken bones, Atomҫk take up the mantle of destruction. Fourteen years on from their debut EP, Yes To Alien Victory, Atomҫk have only become more abrasive and furious with the passage of time. Opening up with the caustic ‘Fuck Off Back To London (Again)’ Atomҫk are a battering assault on the senses, powered by some incredible drumming and utterly insane vocals. No matter how many acts of sonic extremity you have been exposed to over the years tracks like ‘Are You, Jon’ and ‘Thought Terminating Cliché’ are going to flay you alive. By the time the madness of ‘Still Dead’ reaches its conclusion you’ll be left beaten and broken.
Road To Masochist will release this incendiary cocktail of extremity on November 14th, on CD and 10” black vinyl. Make no mistake this split release is one of the most intense outpourings of rage and defiance that you’ll hear this year, or any other.
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DWELLING BELOW - „WEARISOME GUARDIANS“
Genre - Death/Doom Metal
For fans of - Hierarchies, Viande, Acausal Intrusion, Winter, Autopsy, Incantation
Dwelling Below are back with their mind-altering interpretation of dissonant, warped death/doom metal with a flair that only they are capable of doing. One would normally associate this style with music that's fairly straightforward and nothing that would particularly accelerate one's heartbeats save for the expected heaviness, but Dwelling Below's music sets off all kinds of medical beeps and alarms with their unpredictable and erratic approach. The interdimensional trajectories shoot off in different directions as the mass of the music keeps stomping and marching menacingly, getting closer with every beat as though to deal a final heart-stopping blow. Only they can lull the listener into a hypnotic, vulnerable state with their ponderous tunes and repetition for emphasis, and then bombard him with multiple angular riffs zipping through the flesh over the all-powerful roar of a subterranean demonic entity and even to the persistent wails of the foul, spiralling leads. Dwelling Below's music continues to be an exception in the style, even as the band evolves from the debut album to create something truly abominable albeit having a soul.
Line up
Jared Moran (Hierarchies, Acausal Intrusion, Occulsed) - Drums and vocals
Anthony Wheeler (Hierarchies) - Bass
Nicolas Turner (Hierarchies, Acausal Intrusion) - Guitar
Artwork by Alex Shadrin/Nether Temple Design
Track listing
1. Wearisome Guardians
2. Unfolding Universe
3. Interlude
4. Termination Experiments
5. The Altar
6. Sacraments
Official release date - October 31st, 2025
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Thanks a lot for your support! Kunal Choksi (label owner) Transcending Obscurity
Decibel Magazine launched the exclusive premiere of TYRANNUS AETERNUM, calling the album a "full-length inferno that marries neoclassical precision to melodic death-metal mayhem."
Listen now at https://www.decibelmagazine.com/2025/10/29/album-premiere-burned-in-effigy-tyrannus-aeternum/
Rising from the heart of the Midwest metal scene, this Chicago-based quintet has announced a fall release for their much-anticipated second full-length, Tyrannus Aeternum. Following the 2022 release of their debut album, Rex Mortem, BURNED IN EFFIGY has sharpened their sound to a lethal edge. The result is an 11-track onslaught that blends the band’s skillful musicianship and technicality with volcanic brutality.
Tyrannus Aeternum is set for release on October 31. Order the album now at https://burnedineffigy.bandcamp.com/album/tyrannus-aeternum
Tracklist:
1) Befouled Benefaction
2) Retribution
3) Masquerade
4) Procession
5) Wage of Exile
6) Sacrificial Seance
7) Monstrosity Reborn
8) Gallows Hymn
9) The Racking
10) Crown Crusher
11) Citadel
Tyrannus Aeternum was recorded at Beal Audio and Bricktop Recording, with production, engineering and mixing by Jordan Beal. Orchestration and keyboards on the album were provided by Graham Southern. Album artwork by Timon Kokott.
Bio:
BURNED IN EFFIGY’s roots date back to 2017. In January 2022, the band independently released its debut album Rex Mortem, which was highly acclaimed by leading heavy music media and led to the band sharing the stage with iconic acts such as ORBIT CULTURE, OBSCURA, and REVOCATION.
A must for listeners of acts such as THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER and INFERI, with the band’s attention to virtuosity and intensity in equal measure, the effort and accomplishment of the band’s debut led to being talent scouted. With work on the band's sophomore album complete, BURNED IN EFFIGY aims to take its signature melodic death metal sound across the US, and in time, the world. The search for total conquest continues.
Line-up:
Mark “Smedy” Smedbron - Vocals
Steve Bacakos - Guitar
Mike Hisson - Guitar
Matt Watkins - Bass
Eddie Dec - Drums
https://www.youtube.com/@BurnedinEffigy
https://www.youtube.com/@BurnedinEffigy
For fans of monstrous riffs, horror-inspired visuals, and genre-bending metal.
False Prophets: Visual Album features 3 short films set to their singles "Old Man Abaddon," "El Muerte" and "Whore's Grave," shot by cinematographer Rigo Diaz and directed by Grace Perez, the band's drummer. The 3 stories are presented as parts of a Halloween-themed horror anthology, reminiscent of Tales from the Crypt and The Last Drive-in with Joe Bob Briggs, adding to its striking visual narrative.
Watch the visualizer at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-32tC8ZOi-4
False Prophets is available October 29th, 2025 on all streaming platforms.
Fully formed in 2024, PRECIOUS BLOOD brings together three veterans of the NYC scene - AJ – guitar, vocals (Jesus Knevil, Snake Canyon), Dave Kramer – bass, vocals (Blood Feast, Suaka, Stanley), and Grace Perez – drums, vocals (The Wickedexorcist). The band’s shared love of doom and underground metal is expressed in an unholy concoction of rum-soaked riffs, brutal lyrics, and mystical tribal sounds.
With a signature sound best described as Blackened Caribbean Doom, PRECIOUS BLOOD delivers a unique blend of doom and thrash metal influenced tone, mixed with lyrical themes that draw profound inspiration from the enduring spirit of the Caribbean, shaped by brutal history of colonization, unwavering resilience of its people, and exploration of the darker aspects of human existence, including death, contemplation of mortality and the complexities of human suffering.
Tracklist:
1) False Prophets
2) Bludgeoned & Charred
3) Footsteps of Babylon
4) Shadow of the Cross
5) Cemetery Burn
6) Old Man Abaddon
7) El Muerte
8) Whore’s Grave
False Prophets was recorded and mixed by Joe Hogan at Captain’s Cove Catskills Studios with mastering and additional engineering by AJ Tissian (The Wave Lab). The album was produced by Joe Hogan and PRECIOUS BLOOD. Album cover photo by Mia. Cover layout by PRECIOUS BLOOD.
Line-Up:
AJ -Guitar, Vocals
Grace Perez - Drums, Backing Vocals
Dave Kramer - Bass, Backing Vocals
https://linktr.ee/preciousbloodband
Brutal
Records is proud to announce the worldwide signing of NO WORTH OF MAN, one of the UK’s most ferocious and
uncompromising brutal modern metal acts. The band joins the Brutal Records
roster for the release of their highly anticipated new album, THE KILLING
STREETS, hitting all digital and physical platforms on Friday, February
13th, 2026.
For Fans Of: Lamb Of God, Machine Head, Unearth, Gojira, Arch Enemy
Formed in 2016, No Worth Of Man has developed a unique sound defined by raw power, precision, and emotion. With Peter Gale on vocals, Alex Punchard on guitars, and Gareth Lucas on drums, the band fuses metalcore, thrash, and modern groove metal, creating music that is furious, intelligent, and emotionally charged.
“No Worth Of Man are not here to follow trends. They’re here to crush them. Their upcoming album The Killing Streets is a brutal, unflinching statement that defines the next era of heavy music.” – Michael Howard, Brutal Records Founder
A Legacy of FerocityFrom their debut Initium Novum EP (2017) to the crushing What’s Your Damage? (2023), No Worth Of Man has evolved relentlessly. They’ve shared stages with Karma To Burn, King 810, Coffin Birth, Evile, Left To Die, and Sepultura’s Paulo Jr. (Cultura Tres), building a loyal underground following.
Collaborating with world-renowned producer Fredrik Nordström (Arch Enemy, In Flames, Hammerfall) elevated their sound to new extremes, blending devastating power with technical mastery.
The Killing Streets – A New ChapterUnder Brutal Records, No Worth Of Man now unleashes The Killing Streets, an album that redefines intensity with thunderous riffs, machine-tight grooves, and vocals that cut through steel. This is more than a release—it’s a manifesto of fury and evolution in modern metal.
Line-Up:
Peter Gale – Vocals
Alex Punchard – Guitars
Gareth Lucas – Drums
https://brutalrecords.com/
https://www.noworthofman.com/
The second single 'TAKE THE SON OF A BITCH' is released today and it's available on all essential streaming services: https://push.fm/fl/wounded-in-forest-take
“Take the Son of a Bitch’ throws you into the brutality of early 1700s Finland. Crown soldiers arrive at the antihero’s home to take a man for the army, and his own family gladly gives him up, calling him a waste of food. It’s based on real stories of men dragged from rural farmhouses into war. This is where his descent plunges even deeper — another step further into a life shaped entirely by violence.”
“The song opens with a skank beat and open-picked chords that nod toward thrash metal before diving into death metal riffing and blast beats. At 200bpm, it moves with the urgency of a forced march, shifting rhythms without losing focus. The dual vocals mirror the story’s tension — rage clashing with inevitability — until you’re marched out alongside him into the jaws of war.”
Listen to the first single Godspeed Filthy Warrior: https://push.fm/fl/wounded-in-forest-godspeed
Biography:
Wounded In Forest is a death metal band from Oulu, Finland, born from tragedy and reborn with a sharpened edge. Formed in 2023 following the death of the drummer from a previous project that had lasted over 15 years, the surviving members regrouped with a stripped-down, more direct musical vision. Every member took on a new role or instrument to forge something raw and uncompromising — an outlet for grief, rage, and reflection.
Musically rooted in old school death metal, Wounded in Forest blends the primal ferocity of early ’90s death metal with a conceptual storytelling approach. Their lyrics, written in English, revolve around one fictional narrative per release, each grounded in a real event or period from Finnish history. Themes of violence, war, trauma, and moral decay are explored with unflinching intensity.
The band’s upcoming debut EP, Antihuman Artist, is set during the Great Wrath in the early 1700s — a time of Russian occupation and widespread atrocities in Finland. The EP tells the disturbing story of an individual shaped by violence — born into abuse, sent to war, and ultimately transformed into a serial killer who expresses himself by creating grotesque art from the remains of his victims.
Wounded in Forest’s dual-vocalist setup deepens their storytelling Joni Moisanen delivers classic low-end death metal growls, while Miikka Pyykkönen unleashes high-pitched shrieks more akin to black metal. This contrast creates a dynamic narrative texture, with each voice representing different facets of the characters and their descent into darkness.
Musically, the band combines relentless blast beats, simple but sinister riffing, and shifting rhythmic patterns that keep listeners on edge. Guitarists Joni Moisanen and Joonas Kokkoniemi mix chugging riffs, open-picked chords, and black metal-style tremolo passages with the occasional technical flourish. Drummer Jussi Tuomisto drives the chaos with aggressive blasts and constantly evolving grooves that mirror the tension in each story.
For fans of old school Death Metal with a conceptual twist, Wounded In Forest offers stories carved from something raw and real. These are stories steeped in blood, rooted in Finnish soil, and delivered straight from the heart of the forest.
Track
list:
1. The Growth
2. Take the Son of a Bitch
3. Virent Carnes
4. Godspeed Filthy Warrior
5. Altar of Needles
6. The Last Leg
Music, lyrics & arrangements by Jussi Tuomisto
Artwork by Jussi Tuomisto
Line-up:
Joni Moisanen (guitar, vox)
Miikka Pyykkönen (bass, vox)
Joonas Kokkoniemi (guitar)
Jussi Tuomisto (drums)
https://www.facebook.com/woundedinforest
The digital album's release date is 14 November 2025.
Tracklist
01 History Repeating
02 The Die Is Cast
03 The Legacy
04 New World Order
05 Fragment Of A Dream
06 Portentum
07 Retribution
08 Into Oblivion
About Imperial Domain
Founded in the mid-90s, Imperial Domain quickly made waves in the Swedish death metal underground with their debut demo The Final Chapter (1995), followed by In the Ashes of the Fallen (1996)—a release that earned them national acclaim. Their full-length debut In the Ashes of the Fallen (1998) on Pulverised Records marked the band as a rising force, followed by the critically acclaimed The Ordeal (2003) via Konqueror Records.
After a brief hiatus and the tragic loss of vocalist Tobias Heideman in 2014, the band reemerged stronger than ever with The Deluge (2016), reaffirming their place in the melodic death metal pantheon. Now, Imperial Domain return with Portentum—an album that’s as uncompromising as it is thought-provoking.
Line-Up
Peter Laitinen Sundström – Guitar
Philip Borg – Guitar
Andreas Öman – Vocals
Mattias Hansson – Bass
Alvaro Svanerö – Drums
Pre-save "Portentum": https://orcd.co/portentum
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New VICRECORDS:
THUS DEFILED – „WINGS OF THE NIGHTSTORM”
Second opus of one of UK s finest BM outfits re-issue. Thus Defiled were originally formed in March 1992 with the aim of creating some of the most intense yet unique, bestial blackened metal within the extreme music scene. Through many years of evolution the band have expanded their style of black metal as the band members grew as individuals, but still hold true to their original dark, black metal roots. Remastered plus bonus tracks. Carefully restored original artwork and booklet. Extensive liner notes by Pim Blankenstein (Risk, Reverend, Sinister).
USURPER – “DIVINE SPIRITUAL AND INTELLECTUAL DEVELOPMENT “ (AND ALL DEMOS)
Divine
Spiritual and Intellectual Development" is 1990 debut album by the Dutch
thrash band Usurper, formed in 1985.. The best late 80’s Dutch thrash bands
were those that rapidly made the transition into a death/thrash hybrid, and
then often into full on death metal. Pestilence, Thanatos, all need no
introduction, but there were very few bands that stuck with the initial genre
and met any kind of success. Usurper is a pretty rare find, a group that
actually started off as a death metal act (they put out a demo as Sepulchral
Death) and then evolved into a pure thrash act. All 3 demos, Sepulchral Death
(considered as Usurper demo 1) demo 1 1986, Chants of Traducement Demo 2,
1987, Demo 3 from 1988 and full length Divine Spiritual and Intellectual Development
are included on this massive double cd and double vinyl re-issue. The booklet
contains rare and old pictures, flyers and posters. Extensive liner notes from
Steven Willems (Rock Tribune, Streams of Ancient Wisdom: The History of Dutch
Death And Extreme Metal).
CD1: Divine Spiritual and Intellectual Development + live in Rotterdam
Egoistic Mind
Enthrallment Fate
Diseased Reality
The Room
Insane Decisions
Behind Mandela's Mask
Infest the Convent
Ozon Tragedy
Orphanage Children
Live in Nighttown, Rotterdam 1990
Insane Decisions (Live in Nighttown, Rotterdam 1990)
Behind Mandela's Mask (Live in Nighttown, Rotterdam 1990)
The Room (Live in Nighttown, Rotterdam 1990)
A Crime to Satisfy (Live in Nighttown, Rotterdam 1990)
Egoistic Mind (Live in Nighttown, Rotterdam 1990)
Ozon Tragedy (Live in Nighttown, Rotterdam 1990)
CD2: The Demos
Demo 3 1988
Insane Decisions (Demo 3 1988)
The Room ( Demo 3 1988)
Orphanage Children (Demo 3 1988)
Chants of Traducement demo 1987
Habeas Corpus ( Chants of Traducement demo 1987)
Enthrallment Fate ( Chants of Traducement demo 1987)
Parables of Terror (Chants of Traducement demo 1987)
Infest the Content (Chants of Traducement demo 1987)
Sepulchral Death - Praising Death demo 1986
Schizophrenic Doom (Sepulchral Death - Praising Death demo 1986 )
Praising Death ( Sepulchral Death - Praising Death demo 1986)
Sepulchral Death (Sepulchral Death - Praising Death demo 1986)
Capitol Punishment (Sepulchral Death - Praising Death demo 1986)
Exaltation of the Cross (Sepulchral Death - Praising Death demo 1986)
Mutual Repugnance (Sepulchral Death - Praising Death demo 1986
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Czech heavymetallers TRAHIR return with a sleazy single „MADNESS” . TRAHIR is Prague-based Heavy Metal trio.
Sharp riffs, soaring vocals, and thunderous rhythms, all delivered with a distinctive essence. Hypnotizing crowds with melodic hooks, tight grooves, and a hint of the mystical, Trahir carve their own path in today’s metal landscape. No gimmicks — just raw energy, big choruses, and the power of three.
They played with:
Candlemass, Hällas, Duel, Dopelord, Sanhedrin, Spirit Adrift,
1000mods, Ufomammut, Demon Head, The Hazytones, Red Scalp, Exorcizphobia, The Great
Machine, and Planet of Zeus.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3-3dkSraz-4
https://www.facebook.com/wearetrahir
For fans of: Gojira, Meshuggah, Decapitated, and Opeth
The track is an explosive display of SAGEN’s creative mastery. Punishing riffs, intricate drum patterns, and Adam Cheatham’s commanding vocals collide in a sonic maelstrom that mirrors the chaos and futility of war. Stephen Hegarty’s precision in composition, performance, and production (Lacerate Studios) ensures that every moment cuts deep, from the razor-sharp solos to the apocalyptic atmosphere.
The lyrics paint a grim picture of control, ideology, and extinction: a reflection of humanity’s endless appetite for dominance and destruction. In Animus, empathy is weakness, and survival is the only truth left standing.
With Whalefall on the horizon, Animus continues to build anticipation for an album that promises to merge storytelling and metal in a way few bands can match. SAGEN’s world is dark, cerebral, and relentlessly heavy, and Animus is the next brutal chapter.
Biography
Sagen effortlessly blends the aggressive intricacies of death, groove, technical, deathcore, and progressive metal to forge a unique and commanding sonic experience. With their signature style, they combine crushing riffs, electrifying guitar solos, complex drum patterns, and ferocious vocals to create a sound that is as engaging as it is punishing. Every Sagen album tells an immersive story, leaving an unforgettable impact on listeners.
The band’s discography includes three full-length albums: Tides of Succession (2016), Mammoth (2021), and Roots of Proctor (2023). Their forthcoming album, Whalefall, is set for release in early 2025, with four singles scheduled to roll out in the coming months. Alongside the album, a companion book delving into the narrative universe of the songs is in the works.
Sagen is:
Adam Cheatham
Stephen Hegarty
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Two songs from the album are streaming over here https://deathobvious-label.bandcamp.com/album/death-obvious
Death Obvious came out of nowhere to release a debut album that coalesces elements of black, death, and even doom metal to create a harrowing albeit intriguing sound that's strangely both alarming and comforting in parts. Without adhering to any particular style or school, they're just going about crafting music as it suits their demented vision in a recklessly intuitive manner, a cacophony of hurtling sounds that somehow hits the mark. The songs sound like excursions into pitch-black darkness, not knowing what's coming next, while the listener remains terrified, haunted by monstrous and spectral voices coming and going. Their sound might not be easily penetrable at first but it remains strongly alluring, imploring for more time and understanding, waiting for its mysteries to be unravelled with multiple visitations. The Finnish duo are onto something here, having created an exceptional and mature release right off the bat, one that deserves as much attention as it can possibly get before it gets lost in the annals of history. This release is not a rebirth but a necessary resuscitation.
For
fans of : Thantifaxath, Dodecahedron, Veilburner, Lurk, Blut
aus Nord, Hexrot, Deathspell Omega
Line up
Lea Lavey - Vocals
Sima Sioux - Everything else
Cover photo by Petri Kiviniemi
Merch artwork by CVSPE
Tracklisting
1. Mercury Off Axis
2. Santuario
3. The Great Gate Theory
4. Total Heavenly Desolation
5. The Third Eye Burning
6. Suffer The Spectacle
7. As Absence Expands Over Everything
8. Catechismus For The Plagued
Official release date - December 5th, 2025
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Cheers! Kunal Choksi Label Owner Transcending Obscurity
The
third single from VII VITIUM'S self-titled debut album
is "LUSSURIA / OSMODEO". Featuring the precious
presence of Alessandra "Trinity" Bersiani (La Grazia
Obliqua) at the synth, the song is one of their most iconic and personal
releases.
The lyric video, created by Stefano Mastronicola, is available at https://youtu.be/6ImIbPNKkTo
"VII Vitium", the album due out October 31st, is an introspective and emotional journey that explores the world of sin, giving voice to its Demons with a magical fusion of Dark Occult sounds à la DEATH SS and PAUL CHAIN, and European Doom, elements of Italian Progressive Rock blended with independent Rock and '80s Darkwave.
Numerous guests joined VII VITIUM and took part in the making of the album: Joe Ferraro (Cultus Sanguine), John Goldfinch (L'Impero Delle Ombre), Sandra Silver, Daniele Donini, Alessandra "Trinity" Bersiani (La Grazia Obliqua), Dario Vicariotto (IV Sigillo), David Cremoni, Lisa Bonacquisti, Melissa Bonacquisti, and Luca Gregori. Each of them brought their own interpretation to the project's captivating theme, contributing unique and valuable contributions.
VII VITIUM are ready to welcome you into their sinful world.
Pre-order LP and deluxe edition now at: https://t.ly/TGN78
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Label: Rottweiler Records ( https://www.rottweilerrecords.com/ )
Release date: october 31st 2025
This Halloween Rottweiler Records bring you two powerful new singles to hold the darkness at bay! Send those ghosts and ghouls running back to their graves with the latest releases from My Place Was Taken and The Light Superior!
My Place Was Taken, from the Mexican border town of Matamoros, announced their
alliance with Rottweiler Records in May, with the release of the ‘Altar De
Moloc’ single – a thunderous exposition of deathcore menace and might. Now they
deliver the even heavier follow up – ‘Rude Awakening’. A nerve shredding intro
gives way to an incredibly heavy riff; measured, paced and deliberate,
gradually growing in force and momentum. The sheer weight is intimidating and
the vocal presence immense, the song driven forward by muscle, blood and
unwavering belief. Each chord lands like a hammer blow as this armour plated
monster marches to its conclusion. The legend of My Place Is Taken is growing
more irresistible with each song they unveil…
In early 2024 Amarillo, Texas finest metalcore export, The Light Superior, released the stunning ‘Tidal Wave’ single, which won the hearts of fans everywhere with its magnificent melodies and stark emotional power. This Halloween they present the aptly entitled ‘Ghost’ and this colossal track is set to be another triumph for the band. Tumbling riffs and staggered rhythms carry a momentous, roaring vocal line upon their shoulders before The Light Superior’s patented magnificent, melodic chorus arrives. It’s the perfect contrast to those punishing opening riffs and proves instantly addictive. The superb song writing skills that made ‘Tidal Wave’ so special are back in full effect on ‘Ghost’.
Two singles from two remarkable artists released on one fateful day by one stalwart label – My Place Was Taken, The Light Superior and Rottweiler Records dominating Halloween 2025!
My Place Was Taken Line up:
Jesus Salas - Vocals
Abraham Barberi - Guitars
Edgar Zambrano - Bass
Daniel Castaneda - Drums
https://www.facebook.com/MyPlaceWasTaken
The Light Superior Line-up:
Michael Grice - Vocals
Matt Grice - Guitar
Chris Torres - Guitar
Giovanni Alvarez-Jimenez - Drums
www.youtube.com/@thelightsuperior2798
www.facebook.com/thelightsuperior
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Passend zu bald erscheinenden Scheibe “DAS MONUMENT” haben sich dann die Grindchaoten von DEPRESSION auch völlig "uneigennützig" dazu bereit erklärt , sich in unserer nächsten „Klolektüre“ mal wieder etwas ausgiebiger zu äußern – grins .
Aktuelle Reviews :
DEPRESSION - “DAS MONUMENT”( 2 CD ) HAMMER
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Exakt 40 Jahre nach seiner
Erstveröffentlichung freut sich Parlophone Records, eine brandneue, wunderschön
verpackte, limitierte Sammlerausgabe des klassischen Albums “LIVE
AFTER DEATH” von IRON MAIDEN auf 2
farbigen Vinyl-LPs anzukündigen.
Das Album erscheint mit dem originalen, beliebten Gatefold-Sleeve-Artwork und enthält zwei 140-Gramm-Vinyls (eine in Blau, die andere in Gelb) mit dem 2015 remasterten Audio. Das Paket enthält außerdem eine 24-seitige Replik des WORLD SLAVERY TOUR-Programms, welches das Original-Tourprogramm für neue Generationen wieder zum Leben erweckt.
Darüber hinaus enthält die Vinyl-Edition eine Tour-Pass-Replik und ein 12-seitiges Hochglanz-Booklet, das neben dem originalen 8-seitigen Booklet einen exklusiven und brandneuen Essay mit dem Titel “Rime And Punishment: Celebrating 40 Years Of Live After Death” enthält, in dem Iron-Maiden-Fanclub-Redakteur Alexander Milas Steve Harris, Nicko McBrain, Rod Smallwood und den renommierten Illustrator Derek Riggs zu dem legendären Album interviewt.
Steve Harris über diese Zeit: “Wir waren ununterbrochen auf Tour. Es war buchstäblich nur ‘Aufnehmen, Touren, Aufnehmen, Touren’ – wir haben nicht aufgehört. Rod hat uns ordentlich die Peitsche geschnellt und das war auch richtig so. Ich meine, wir waren total motiviert, es war nicht so, dass wir etwas gemacht haben, was wir nicht wollten. Man glaubt, man sei unbesiegbar – ‘Ja, das schaffen wir, kein Problem.’ So muss man es angehen. Das ist der einzige Weg für eine Band wie uns, denn damals wurden wir überhaupt nicht im Radio gespielt.”
“LIVE AFTER DEATH” gilt nicht nur weithin als das beste Heavy-Metal-Livealbum aller Zeiten, sondern auch als eines der ikonischsten Livealben aller Musikgenres. Es wurde größtenteils während der vier Konzerte aufgenommen, die Maiden im März 1985 in der Long Beach Arena in Los Angeles gaben. Die letzte Seite des Doppelalbums wurde während der vier Konzerte aufgenommen, die die Band im Oktober 1984 im Hammersmith Odeon spielte.
Beide Konzertreihen waren Teil der bahnbrechenden WORLD SLAVERY TOUR zum 1984 erschienenen Album “Powerslave”. Die Tour begann in Polen, umfasste 187 Konzerte an 331 Tagen und festigte den Ruf von Iron Maiden als eine der aufregendsten Live-Bands der Welt, den sie bis heute genießen.
“Live After Death” 40. Jubiläums-Edition hier vorbestellen: http://ironmaiden.lnk.to/LiveAfterDeath40
Iron Maiden, die nun seit 50 Jahren bestehen, haben 17 Studioalben veröffentlicht und weltweit weit über 100 Millionen Platten verkauft, fast 2.500 Live-Shows in 64 Ländern gespielt, einen Grammy Award und einen Brit Award sowie viele andere Auszeichnungen erhalten. Zuletzt wurden sie neben den Rolling Stones und Pink Floyd mit einer eigenen Briefmarkenserie der Royal Mail geehrt und werden 2025 mit einer Sammlung offizieller Münzen der Royal Mint gewürdigt.
Ihr Bier, Trooper Beer, gibt es nun schon seit zwölf Jahren. Es wurde bereits über 40 Millionen Mal verkauft und wird in 68 Ländern vertrieben, darunter in sechs lokalen Varianten in den USA, Deutschland, Brasilien, Spanien, Schweden und Australien. 2025 feiert die Band ihr offizielles 50-jähriges Bestehen mit einer zweijährigen Welttournee unter dem Titel RUN FOR YOUR LIVES und einer Reihe von Veranstaltungen und Produkten, darunter ihr erster offizieller Hardcover-Bildband “Infinite Dreams”.
Ein Dokumentarfilm über Iron Maiden von Universal Pictures Content Group wird Anfang 2026 erscheinen und die Band wird ihre zweijährige RUN FOR YOUR LIVES WORLD TOUR durch Europa und darüber hinaus fortsetzen. Die Tour umfasst einen großen und historischen Auftritt im Knebworth Park in Großbritannien am 11. Juli 2026.
RUN FOR YOUR LIVES – Europäische Tourdaten 2026
MAI 2026
23. – Athen, GRIECHENLAND – OAKA
26. – Sofia, BULGARIEN – Vasil Levski Stadium
28. – Bucharest, RUMÄNIEN – Arena Națională
30. – Bratislava, SLOWAKEI – Národný Futbalový Štadión
JUNI 2026
02. – Hannover, DEUTSCHLAND – Heinz von Heiden Arena
10. – Amsterdam, NIEDERLANDE– Ziggo Dome
17. – Mailand, ITALIEN – San Siro Stadium
22. – Paris, FRANKREICH – Paris La Défense Arena
28. – Lyon - Décines, FRANKREICH – Groupama Stadium
JULI 2026
07. – Lissabon, PORTUGAL – Estádio da Luz
11. – Knebworth, UK – Knebworth Park
https://ironmaiden.com
Genre: Black Metal
Label: Folter Records
Distributed by: Alive
Release: 27.11.2025
Folter Records sind stolz, mit »Lucifer Lucem Proferens« das neue, Genre-Grenzen sprengende Werk von THOKKIAN VORTEX präsentieren zu können, ein Album, das in seiner mysteriösen okkulten Ausstrahlung seinesgleichen sucht.
THOKKIAN VORTEX ist das Black-Metal-Projekt von Lord Kaiaphas, der vor allem als Sänger der norwegischen Black-Metal-Legende ANCIENT bekannt ist.
THOKKIAN VORTEX weist eindeutig Einflüsse von nordischen Bands der zweiten Welle des Black Metal wie Mayhem, Darkthrone, Emperor, Immortal, Limbonic Art oder Dark Funeral auf und vereint dies in elaborierter Weise mit Elementen aus symphonischer Klassik, Progressive Metal und traditionellem Metal, Black 'n' Roll und Dark Ambient; mit der dunklen, zerbrechlichen Schönheit eines Songs wie »Christalline Dawn« dürfte »Lucifer Lucem Proferens« auch Fans von My Dying Bride faszinieren.
Im Wesentlichen jedoch ist Lord Kaiaphas und seinen Mitstreitern mit THOKKIAN VORTEX’ Dritter ein höchst eigenständiges, originelles und memorables Werk gelungen, dessen vielgestaltige Songs eine dunkle Reise ins Ungewisse evozieren. So will Lord Kaiaphas die Bedeutung des Bandnamens auch verstanden wissen als einen Riss, ein Wurmloch, durch das der Astralkörper einer Person in eine parallele Dimension unbekannter Dunkelheit gesaugt wird.
THOKKIAN VORTEX wurden am 06.06.2006 von Lord Kaiaphas gegründet. Das Debüt »Into the Nagual« wurde Ende Januar 2016 vom schwedischen Label Unexploded Records veröffentlicht. Das zweite Album »Thy Throne is Mine« erschien 2020 via des niederländischen Labels Non Serviam Records. Am 27.11.2025 erscheint das dritte Album »Lucifer Lucem Proferens« bei Folter Records.
»Lucifer Lucem Proferens«
1. Sethian Aeon (6:50)
2. Fires of Samum (5:39)
3. Lucifer Lucem Proferens (6:49)
4. At War with Ohrmuzd (4:31)
5. The Great Harlot (5:37)
6. Shadowmother (7:42)
7. Summoning the Evil Ones of Ekurra (4:34)
8. The Brazen Vessel of Solomon (10:15)
9. Drip Drip (9:07)
10. Crystalline Dawn (3:19)
Total: 64:27
Line-up
Lord Kaiaphas – vocals and synthesizers
Mantus – guitars
Sil – bass
Asmodevs DD – drums
Flute on »The Brazen Vessel of Solomon« and »Drip Drip« by Danielle Sassi.
https://www.facebook.com/FolterRecordsGermany
https://www.facebook.com/ThokkianVortex
ATLAS - “SALT AND SULFUR" (SINGLE)
ATLAS versinken mit “Salt And Sulfur” in
eiskalte Tiefen von Trauer und Vergänglichkeit.
Dunkel, schwer und doch von einer durchschneidenden Zerbrechlichkeit geprägt: Mit ihrer neuen Single “Salt And Sulfur” melden sich die finnischen Northcore-Visionäre ATLAS eindrucksvoll zurück. Dieser Song zeigt die Finnen in einer Form, die gleichermaßen kompromisslos, wie zutiefst verletzlich ist.
“Salt And Sulfur” ist mehr als nur ein Song – es ist eine Erfahrung. Eine brutale und doch verletzlich klingende Metalcore-Hymne, die die Hörer:innen in einen Mahlstrom aus roher Energie und intensiver Emotionalität zieht. Schon die ersten Takte lassen keinen Zweifel: schwere, hämmernde Gitarrenriffs treffen auf Schnelle Blast Beats, die unaufhaltsam nach vorne peitschen, während sich über allem die eiskalten, klaren Vocals erheben – kristallin und doch schneidend wie gefrorene Luft.
Doch hinter der Härte verbirgt sich ein Abgrund. „Salt And Sulfur“ fühlt sich an wie ein langsamer, von Trauer durchtränkter Abstieg in Kummer und emotionalen Ruin. Mit jeder Sekunde entfaltet sich eine düstere Atmosphäre, die an den Nerven zerrt und dennoch eine eigentümliche Schönheit besitzt. Post-Metal-Poesie trifft hier auf elementare Angst, bis aus dem Chaos eine kathartische Klaheit entsteht – eine Hymne an Verlust und Vergänglichkeit, die so schwer wiegt, wie die Themen, die sie aufgreift.
ATLAS zeigen mit „Salt And Sulfur“ wie sehr sie ihre Fähigkeit verfeinert haben, brutale Härte mit atmosphärischer Tiefe zu verweben. Jeder Ton ist durchzogen von eisiger Melancholie, jeder Break wirkt wie ein Schlag in die Magengrube – und doch bleibt ein Gefühl von Erlösung zurück.
Embrace the cold.
Seht das Musikvideo hier : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LZ9QqvQO-5s
Mit der neuen Single „Salt And Sulfur“ im Gepäck gehen ATLAS ab Oktober 2025 mit Orbit Culture und Gaerea auf eine ausgiebige Europa- und UK-Tour. Live entfaltet die Band ihr volles Gewicht – eine intensive Erfahrung, die gleichermaßen schmerzhaft, lindernd und erhaben ist.
Line up:
Patrik Nuorteva – vocals
Tuomas Kurikka – guitar
Leevi Luoto – guitar, backing vocals
Aku Karjalainen – drums
Kevin Apostol – bass
https://www.facebook.com/atlasfin
RANCID veröffentlichen "SEX
& DEATH"-Cover vom kommenden Album "KILLED BY DEAF:
A PUNK TRIBUTE TO MOTÖRHEAD"
Heavy Metal und Punkrock! Man kann mit Fug und Recht behaupten, dass diese beiden lauten Tribes mittlerweile viel gemeinsam haben – oft verschmelzen sie miteinander, sind kaum noch voneinander zu unterscheiden und bringen ihre eigenen Bastard-Nachkommen hervor. Aber das war nicht immer so. Es gab tatsächlich eine Zeit, in der eher mit den Fäusten geprügelt als gegrüßt wurde und Bier eher geworfen als geteilt wurde – außer wenn es um Motörhead ging. Das war die einzige Band, auf die wir uns alle einigen konnten. Die einzige Band, die wirklich uns gehörte!
Auf den vierzehn Tracks dieses Albums mit dem cleveren Titel "Killed By Deaf" gibt es eine liebevolle Hommage an Motörhead von einigen der größten und angesehensten Punkrock-Bands zu hören. Die neueste die davon enthüllt wird ist "Sex & Death", gecovert von den Punk-Legenden Rancid – und ab sofort verfügbar.
Lars Frederiksen (Gitarre/Gesang) aus der Band sagt über ihr Cover:
"Für mich ist das der perfekte Motörhead-Song. Ihr alle wisst genauso gut wie ich, was für ein großer Ramones-Fan Lem war. Und für mich klingt das wie seine Interpretation – Motörhead spielen die Ramones. Aber da ist dieses klitzekleine Gitarrensolo. Und es war auch der Song von Motörhead, der am meisten dem Stil von Rancid ähnelte, der, von dem ich dachte, er käme einem Song, den wir schreiben würden, ziemlich nahe"
Jetzt hier im Video ansehen, was Lars über das Cover zu sagen hat, wie er dabei auf den Einfluss von Motörhead auf die härteren Musik-Genres eingeht und erklärt, warum die Band sowohl eine Punk- als auch eine Metal-Band war. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B4zgW4G7VT8
Neben Rancid haben sich an diesem Tribut-Album auch Größen wie Pennywise, Lagwagon, GBH, The Bronx und FEAR beteiligt, die allesamt raue Versionen ihrer Lieblingssongs von Motörhead beisteuern ... zusammen mit aufstrebenden Newcomern wie Slaughterhouse. Denn seien wir ehrlich: Motörhead haben immer die Underdogs geliebt und unterstützt. Der einzige Song auf diesem Album, der nicht von Motörhead stammt, ist eine zuvor unveröffentlichte, mitreißende Version des Klassikers "Neat, Neat, Neat" von The Damned, featuring The Great Man Himself, Lemmy, und The Damned.
"Killed By Deaf – A Punk Tribute To Motörhead" erscheint am 31. Oktober 2025 als LP, CD und in digitaler Form.
Das Album hier vorbestellen : https://motorhead.lnk.to/killedbydeafpr
Neuigkeiten und Updates gibt es auf : www.iMotorhead.com
INNERSPHERE veröffentlicht neue Single. Taucht ein in einen feurigen
Abgrund mit „ABYSS OF THE FLAME“.
Die westböhmische Melodic-Death-Metal-Band veröffentlicht ihre zweite Single des Jahres und zeigt dabei eine dunklere, aggressivere Seite ihres Schaffens. Beide diesjährigen Singles – „A.O.T.F.“ und „Tamtam“ – werden Teil des kommenden, vierten Studioalbums der Band, das sich derzeit in Arbeit befindet und die neue musikalische Richtung von Innersphere aufzeigt. Außerdem stellt die Band eine weitere Neuigkeit vor – eine erweiterte Besetzung.
Míra Litomerický, Frontmann von Innersphere:
„Abyss of the Flame ist für uns vor allem eine Reaktion auf die heutige Gesellschaft. Wir sind Zeugen des Aufblühens von Technologie und unendlichen Möglichkeiten, aber auch eines enormen Niedergangs menschlicher Kreativität, Individualität und Moral. In einer Zeit voller KI-Werkzeuge, Algorithmen und des Drucks sozialer Medien und Werbung verfallen wir der Manipulation der Realität, der Wahrnehmung der Welt und unserer selbst. Mit Werkzeugen, die uns als Menschheit voranbringen könnten, degenerieren und degradieren wir – und werden zu ihren Sklaven. Zu Sklaven des Systems, des Geschäfts, fremder Interessen… Was wir seit Langem beobachten, ist eine traurige Realität. Umso mehr schätze ich jeden, der wirklich etwas erschafft, handelt und lebt – und nicht nur Hass verbreitet. Seien wir stark, seien wir wir selbst, seien wir Menschen.“
Die Single wurde im The Barn Studio unter der Leitung von Dan Friml aufgenommen. Das Musikvideo stammt von Marek „Frodys“ Pytlík und enthält Aufnahmen vom Finale des Wacken Metal Battle im Palác Akropolis in Prag, das im Mai 2025 stattfand.
Anlässlich der Veröffentlichung der Single mit Video feiert die Band zugleich ein weiteres großes Jubiläum – 10 Jahre seit den Anfängen von Innersphere – mit einem besonderen Konzert am Samstag, den 11. Oktober 2025 im Klub Parlament in Pilsen (die Band wurde im Mai 2016 erstmals live aktiv). Der Abend wird einzigartig sein: Alle ehemaligen und aktuellen Mitglieder, die an Studioaufnahmen beteiligt waren, stehen gemeinsam auf der Bühne, präsentieren einen Querschnitt durch das gesamte Schaffen der Band und nehmen das Publikum auf eine „Zeitreise“ durch zwei Sets mit mehr als zwei Stunden Musik.
Míra Litomerický, Innersphere
„Das Jubiläumskonzert ‘X Years of Innersphere’ ist für uns alle ein Fest – für die aktuellen wie auch die ehemaligen Mitglieder und natürlich für unsere Fans. Wir haben uns wirklich alle zusammengetan, die jemals einen Abdruck in der Musik und der Geschichte von Innersphere hinterlassen haben. Zwischen uns herrscht immer noch eine gute Atmosphäre – es ist nostalgisch und gleichzeitig großartig, wieder gemeinsam zu spielen, auch wenn nur für kurze Zeit. Schon bei den Proben hat alles perfekt funktioniert, die Chemie ist einfach noch da. Ich freue mich riesig, dass es so gut geklappt hat. Auch wenn wir heute alle woanders stehen und sich die Prioritäten verändert haben – wir sind immer noch hier.“
InnersphereBooking@gmail.com
https://www.inner-sphere.com/
Die Heavy-Metal-Überflieger Wings of Steel aus Los Angeles kehren mit ihrem zweiten Album “Winds of Time” zurück und festigen damit ihren Status als eine der spannendsten neuen Kräfte des Genres.
Von Fans und Kritikern gleichermaßen als eine der am meisten erwarteten Metal-Veröffentlichungen des Jahres 2025 gefeiert, baut “Winds of Time” auf dem schnell wachsenden Vermächtnis der Band auf und bietet einen Sound, der sowohl nostalgisch als auch unverkennbar frisch ist. Von der ersten bis zur letzten Note vermittelt das Album den Geist einer goldenen Ära, in der Titanen wie Judas Priest, Dio und Queensrÿche die Bühne beherrschten – allerdings mit moderner Intensität und makelloser Produktion. Auf acht mitreißenden Tracks bietet “Winds of Time” unaufhaltsame Vocals, rasante Gitarrenarbeit und einen Rhythmus, der mit der unerbittlichen Kraft eines Hammers zuschlägt.
Zusammen haben diese Singles weltweit bereits über eine Million Streams erzielt und breite Anerkennung gefunden – damit ist “Winds of Time” ein Spitzenkandidat für den Titel “Album des Jahres”.
Die Band kommentiert:
“Winds of Time ist nicht nur ein Album, sondern eine immersive Reise ins Herz des Heavy Metal. Es sprüht vor Leidenschaft, Präzision und roher Power – eine Platte, die sowohl neue Hörer als auch langjährige Metal-Fans tief bewegen wird. Jede Note, jeder Drumbeat, jeder Text wurde so gestaltet, dass er die Essenz dessen einfängt, was Heavy Metal so zeitlos macht.“
“Winds of Time” ist ab sofort auf allen großen digitalen Plattformen sowie auf CD und Vinyl erhältlich. Fans in den USA können direkt über die offizielle website der Band bestellen, während Fans in Europa das Album über High Roller Records erwerben können.
Über Wings of Steel
Wings of Steel wurde 2019 gegründet und ist eine Heavy-Metal-/Hardrock-Band aus Los Angeles, deren Wurzeln im klassischen Stil der 70er- und 80er-Jahre liegen. Ihr Sound kombiniert Sänger Leo Unnermarks bluesige, kraftvolle Stimme mit Parker Halubs bombastischen Riffs und ausdrucksstarken Soli und schafft so einen Sound, der mit moderner Klarheit und Power an die glorreichen Tage des Heavy Metal erinnert.
Nach ihrer Debüt-EP “Wings of Steel“ aus dem Jahr 2022 veröffentlichte die Band ihr von Kritikern hochgelobtes erstes Album “Gates of Twilight“ (2023). Im Frühjahr 2024 begaben sich Wings of Steel auf ihre erste Europatournee, wo sie ihre Position als eine der prominentesten neuen Bands im Heavy Metal bekräftigten. Wings of Steel werden weiterhin für ihre energiegeladenen und fesselnden Live-Auftritte gelobt, die auf ihrem Live-Album “Live in France“ (2024) zu hören sind.
Bis heute haben Wings of Steel zahlreiche Shows in den USA und Europa gespielt, darunter Festivals und Veranstaltungsorte wie Heavy Week-End, Rock Hard Festival und viele weitere. Mit mehr Schwung denn je veröffentlicht die Band nun ihr mit Spannung erwartetes zweites Studioalbum “Winds of Time” und wird Anfang 2026 als Supportband von Sabaton auf eine Nordamerika-Tour gehen.
"Winds of Time" – Album streamen: https://hypeddit.com/wingsofsteel/windsoftime
"Winds Of Time" jetzt auf CD & Vinyl bestellen:
https://wingsofsteelband.com/#store
hrrecords.de/WINGS-OF-STEEL
Washington, D.C. - Metalcore Titans, AGE OF RUIN, have released new album, NOTHINGMAN, on CD and digital formats. Coinciding with the album's release is the launch of the official video for album track, "THE TRAVELER," which is available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D2u5dMEzpmg
FFO: In Flames, Soilwork, Killswitch Engage, and Gojira.
Purchase/Stream Nothingman:
https://ageofruin.bandcamp.com/album/nothingman
https://www.theupstagemusicfest.com/product-page/age-of-ruin-nothing-man
Nothingman is a collection of 10 songs that cuts a path to the heart with harmony and angst that others would be naïve not to mimic. The band sacrificed blood and sweat for two years to expel Nothingman. Age of Ruin began the recording process in October of 2023, and after nine months of tracking on location in Richmond, VA, at the Bakery Studio, in Washington, DC, at Ivakota Studio, and at the Riff Dojo in Takoma Park, MD, (the record was produced by Mike Schleibaum of Darkest Hour), Nothingman was complete. This is the biggest, most richly woven tapestry from the band yet.
In 2023 and 2024, Age of Ruin did some precursory promotion of Nothingman’s material, traveling up and down the east coast, dousing nonbelievers with their fire, with such acts as Black Flag, Madball, Jimmy’s Chicken Shack, and Anvil. Yes, that Anvil.
Ripping guitars, unforgivably brutal drums, bass sounds that have shaken the underworld, and screeching vocals are just the beginning of this incarnation of a true headbanger's incantation. What we saw unearthed back in 1998 has now grown. The road worn warriors of the AoRmy have forced enough breakdowns to overwhelm any AAA mechanic, with miles on the highway ahead.
Their punk and metal roots hold firm, and their thrash tendencies are on full display as this towering presence of a band branches out over new tonal terrain and soundscape; reminding all who fall under its shadow, that the light shining through is a new dawn in the Age of Ruin.
Track
Listing:
1. The Fixation
2. Heavy is the Crown
3. Lost in Shadows
4. The Traveler
5. Nothingman
6. An Awakening
7. The Ghosts We Carry
8. Promise Me
9. Bleed for Better Days
10. Lovesong
Credits:
Produced by Mike Schleibaum / The Riff Dojo.
Mixed and mastered by Will Beasley / The Bakery.
Original artwork, Oil on Canvas titled "Forest Mother" by Zack Dunn.
Line-up:
Benjamin Swan - vocals
Christopher Fleming - bass
Daniel Fleming - guitar
Hendrik Osinga - drums
Casey Flanagan - guitar
Bio:
The exact location of the dawn of man has been a constant subject of debate. Some say it was Prometheus delivering fire, some say it was Franklin discovering electricity, most people say it’s when Lars met James…but everyone agrees: those were simply precursors. Throughout the age of enlightenment, the renaissance, the reformation era and beyond, mortals have tried to make sense of mankind's meaning on earth.
Most archaeologists believe that in the late 90's, a surge of lightning fast riffs, guttural screams, devastatingly bass tones, and the relentless pulverizing rhythm of drums unearthed a crucial piece of this puzzle...this ushered in what would be known as The Age of Ruin. Those who heard it, really dug it. But those who dug it found there is much more than the surface layers. Music filled with textures, themes, and tunings that go deeper than a James Cameron film unbound by budgets.
For over 20 years, Age of Ruin has been firing off a relentless string of releases. Even the busiest trash compactors could not keep up with the amount of crushing that Age of Ruin crams into a single album, and this is so…with Nothingman. They have consistently delivered a brutal barrage of the heaviest hits metal has heard. Why stop At the Gates, when you can break down the whole house with your music? Why get Entombed when you can breathe new life into the scene? Why let the years waste away when the Age of Ruin can answer all of these questions?
Age of Ruin has definitely paid their dues, earning every ounce of the heaviest crown one band could carry. Naturally, the tonal tenure of the AoRmy servicemen is not something that can be held onto forever...the constant axe-wielding and riff hurling has required numerous changing of the guard over the years; however, the core horsemen of the Age of Ruin (Benjamin Swan, and Daniel and Christopher Fleming) remain, along with Casey Flanagan and Hendrik Osinga, forging an amalgamation of devastation which would conjure a collection of songs that few, if any, houses could harness. Fortunately, under the tutelage and production of Sound-Sensei Mike Schleibaum (Darkest Hour), Age of Ruin would hone their tone in Mike's Riff Dojo, creating an undeniable masterpiece of metal.
https://www.facebook.com/thisistheageofruin
TENEBRIS have unveiled the first
single from their upcoming album “KOCHANOWSKI”. The track “POPIEL”
offers a glimpse into the new record set for release on 7 November 2025
via Pagan Records.
Listen to “Popiel”: https://youtu.be/PmAbOextE80
"Popiel" is an excerpt of Juliusz Słowacki's epic poem Król Duch. The lyrics tell the story of a spirit incarnating in the bodies of Polish kings, beginning a journey of madness and magic with Popiel. The track's intense narrative is a perfect representation of Tenebris's unique sound, blending their death metal origins with progressive and jazz influences.
Founded in Łódź in 1991, Tenebris is one of Poland's most original and long-running metal bands. “Kochanowski” is a musical continuation of their 2018 EP, “Legendarna”, and delves into the surprising, esoteric side of Polish poet Jan Kochanowski. The band's frontman, Siwy Jaszy, discovered that Kochanowski’s epigrams were a labyrinth based on Pythagorean numerology, transforming the poet into a figure of magical arts.
The album's creative process began in 2021 and was completed in 2025, with lyrics drawing from literary giants like Kochanowski, Słowacki, Adam Mickiewicz. The new record features special guests, including Maciej Pasiński (ex Sirrah, Pincer Consortium) on backing vocals and growls, Paweł Szamburski on clarinet, and Sylwia Levy on backing vocals.
"Popiel" is available now on all major streaming platforms. Add it to your library via Spotify and other services.
The current lineup consists of:
Siwy Jaszy - vocals, guitar
Bartek Polny - bass guitar
Przemysław Dominiak - guitar
Grzegorz Graczyk - drums
https://www.pagan-records.com
https://www.facebook.com/paganrecords
https://www.youtube.com/@TenebriSalpha/featured
https://www.facebook.com/TenebrisAlpha
Occult black metal entity SUFFERING unveils their most
provocative vision yet - the sublimely NSFW video for 'ENTHRALLED',
featuring adult actress and fetish icon Sabien DeMonia, will be revealed
this Halloween.
Sabien comments:
"I always wanted to have a chance to work on creative projects like music videos and, as a metalhead myself, I was super excited when Suffering invited me. Absolutely loved working with the guys from Suffering!"
Head to the Apocalyptic Witchcraft YouTube channel for a tantalising trailer of the wickedness that lies behind the red door... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RYLhV46hfjc
Let the joyous celebrations of hell begin this Halloween, as we await the coming of THINGS SEEN BUT ALWAYS HIDDEN on November 28th.
https://apocalypticwitchcraft.co.uk/
https://orcd.co/apw054
https://www.facebook.com/Suffering.ukmetal/
Montreal (QC) - Canadian bruisers, DEADWOOD, have released "TALES OF MASSACRE," the second single from forthcoming EP, RITUALS OF A DYING LIGHT.
Check out the music video for "Tales of Massacre" at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kqpk5XQXrSQ
Deadwood are set to release new EP, Rituals of a Dying Light, on January 6, 2026 via Innerstrength Records.
Deadwood uniquely blends death metal and hardcore to create a modern deathcore sound. Known for their heavy music and dark lyrics, their motto is "Make Deathcore Angry Again." The band aims to evoke terror and fear through their music, ensuring their performances are unforgettable.
Most importantly, the music of Deadwood caters to enthusiastic metalheads who crave pure brutality and violence.
Track
Listing:
1. Tales of Massacre
2. Heretic
3. Thirst for Blood
4. Whispers of Death
5. Echoes of the Fallen
Music and lyrics by Deadwood.
Recorded at EMNT studio January 2025.
Produced by Fred Element.
Mix and mastering by Fred Element.
Formed in the shadow of COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, Deadwood quickly carved out a place in the heavy scene with their dark, unrelenting sound. The lineup unites seasoned veterans: guitarist Fred (ex-The Plasmarifle, ex-Ion Dissonance), guitarist Stéphane (ex-Nova Spei, Iron Maiden tribute), drummer Charles (ex-Dismayd, Discovrey Through Tourment), and vocalist Derek, reuniting with Fred after a decade since their days in Malaga.
Drawing from the ferocity of Meshuggah, the brutality of Whitechapel, and the groove-driven power of Pantera, Deadwood delivers crushing riffs and haunting atmospheres steeped in true dark histories—from the Salem witch trials to the reign of Jack the Ripper.
Their catalog includes the EP Nemesis (2022), EP Inhuman (2023), and standout singles “Straightblade” (June 2023), “Djinn Pitts” (March 2024), and “Heretic” (April 2025). Known for their commanding live presence, Deadwood has toured Japan with Humanity's Last Breath and DVRK, stormed U.S. stages in 2025, opened twice for Born of Osiris in Montréal, and shook the grounds of Inkcarceration Festival 2025.
Currently on tour across Québec, Ontario, and New Brunswick, Deadwood is gearing up for their first European run in 2026 — bringing their brand of dark, murky heaviness to stages worldwide.
Line-up:
Fred Element - Guitars
Stephane Filion - Lead Guitars
Charles Etienne Lafrance - Drums
Derek Heynekemp - Vocals*
*Note: Vocals on the EP by Martin Demontigny.
https://celuiquiditquiest.com/rencards
https://linktr.ee/Deadwood.band
Purchase/Stream The Sleeping City:
https://bit.ly/tsc-willowtip
https://anabstractillusion.bandcamp.com/album/the-sleeping-city
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7fLZYALPVWA
The critical response to the band's previous album, Woe, was nothing short of phenomenal! Black Metal Daily called it "An absolutely fucking herculean masterstroke" (10/10), while Metal-Only minced no words in dubbing it a "Masterpiece" (10/10). As such, the anticipation for the epic follow-up, The Sleeping City, has been sky high!
The Sleeping City, AN ABSTRACT ILLUSION’s third full-length album, utilizes their unique blend of progressive death metal and black metal with arpeggiating synths, wistful drones and vast soundscapes, harkening back to the era of 80’s sci-fi soundtracks. Being the band’s most atmospheric and heavy work to date, the album explores the depths of the human psyche and suffering. A decrepit yet monumental landmark, the sleeping city awaits ahead. Will you enter?
The band comments on the new album:
“When we compose an album we don't want it to just be a collection of random songs, we want a holistic theme coursing through the album's veins. When writing The Sleeping City we wanted to explore what the soundtrack to a dystopian sci-fi film, such as Blade Runner or Terminator, would sound like if it were written by a death metal band.
For The Sleeping City, we took inspiration from acts such as Depeche Mode, My Bloody Valentine, Kite, Ólafur Arnalds and Boards of Canada, pushing us to expand and refine our sound palette. Going from the long-song format of Woe, it was a fun challenge to once again write self-contained songs with a clear beginning and end.
During the creation of this album we worked with a great team of collaborators. Produced by the band’s own Karl Westerlund, The Sleeping City was once again mixed and mastered by Robin Leijon. Drums were recorded and produced by Jakob Herrmann (Devin Townsend, Evergrey, VOLA, Vildhjärta) at the legendary Top Floor Studios in Gothenburg, who has captured some of our all-time favorite drum tones. The gorgeous artwork, a homage to early black metal's painted artworks, was done by Alex Eckman-Lawn (Horrendous, Afterbirth, Woe, Nero Di Marte). We also worked with amazing musicians who provided us with beautiful strings and vocals.
With The Sleeping City we truly feel we’ve elevated our craft beyond anything we’ve done before and can’t wait for its release. Thank you all for your continued support!”
Track
Listing:
1. Blackmurmur
2. No Dreams Beyond Empty Horizons
3. Like A Geyser Ever Erupting
4. Frost Flower
5. Emmett
6. Silverfields
7. The Sleeping City
Line-up:
Christian Berglönn - Lead Vocals
Robert Stenvall - Keyboards, Vocals
Karl Westerlund - Guitars, Bass
Isak Nilsson - Drums, Background Vocals
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7fLZYALPVWA
https://linktr.ee/AnAbstractIllusion
Excerpt:"creates a compulsive body-heaving groove, and the rumbling drum-fills and undulating bass-lines are electric, but it feels like something monstrous and hungry is bearing down on the listener"
DROFNOSURA – “RITUAL OF SPLIT TONGUES”
Genre - Blackened/atmospheric
sludge/post-metal
For fans of - Blut aus Nord, Devenial Verdict, Eibon, Amenra, Lurk, Isis, Pillar of Light, The Angelic Process
Drofnosura from Canada are a strange beast and they're comfortable in their own iridescent, translucent skin. They have taken elements from multiple styles such as sludge, doom, black, and even post metal, finely ground them, and used the material to sculpt a new body entirely. The influences are not as distinct any more but the entity nonetheless is able to shape-shift and display the tendencies of those styles. The movement is whimsical, rhythmic, and elegant and the listener is left enraptured by it all. With songs going on for over 15 minutes, they do quite a lot in its duration, languidly traversing various realms, putting the emphasis on creating a meditative, transcendent atmosphere more than anything else. The music naturally evolves within each of the songs as they progress, and it isn't fatiguing just because it's done in such an intuitive manner. "Ritual of Split Tongues" is an astounding album where multiple influences converge to create music that's at once expansive, stirring, and dissonant, and lingers on in the mind for longer than one would think.
Line up
W.L.F. - Guitars, Vocals, Synthesizers
D.A.S. - Drums & Percussion, Vocals, Synthesizers
M.A.D. - Bass, Vocals, Synthesizers
Artwork by Dusty Ray Art
Track listing
1. Selection of a Corpse
2. Kapala Kriya
3. The Ritual of Split Tongues
4. ἐγείρω
5. The Well of Seven Heads
6. Desounen
Official release date - October 24th, 2025
https://www.facebook.com/transcendingobscurityrecords
https://www.facebook.com/Drofnosura
Thanks a lot for your support! Kunal Choksi (label owner) Transcending Obscurity
“Retribution” is Imperial Domain’s furious statement of long-delayed justice. Fueled by sharp riffs and a venomous chorus, the track channels humiliation and betrayal into pure melodic death metal vengeance. It’s a powerful preview of what’s to come on Portentum, an album set to showcase Imperial Domain’s signature blend of aggression, atmosphere, and precision.
Stream the single: https://orcd.co/retributionsingle
Pre-save Portentum: https://orcd.co/portentum
About Imperial Domain
Founded in the mid-90s, Imperial Domain quickly made waves in the Swedish death metal underground with their debut demo The Final Chapter (1995), followed by In the Ashes of the Fallen (1996)—a release that earned them national acclaim. Their full-length debut In the Ashes of the Fallen (1998) on Pulverised Records marked the band as a rising force, followed by the critically acclaimed The Ordeal (2003) via Konqueror Records.
After a brief hiatus and the tragic loss of vocalist Tobias Heideman in 2014, the band reemerged stronger than ever with The Deluge (2016), reaffirming their place in the melodic death metal pantheon. Now, Imperial Domain return with Portentum—an album that’s as uncompromising as it is thought-provoking.
Line-Up
Peter Laitinen Sundström – Guitar
Philip Borg – Guitar
Andreas Öman – Vocals
Mattias Hansson – Bass
Alvaro Svanerö – Drums
www.imperialdomain.se
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DYSENTERY – “DEJECTION CHRYSALIS”
Label: Comatose Music
Release date: november 7th 2025
Genre: Brutal/Slam Death Metal
For fans of: Putrid Pile | Internal Bleeding | Guttural Secrete | Pyrexia
Wrapped tight and immobile inside the blackened shell of despair, entangled in the thorn covered vines of bitter acceptance, I bleed out my weakness and my excuses for it, along with a pitiful selection of laughable hopes and insipid dreams. The time has come for metamorphosis, for transformation through rage, violence and a hunger for wanton destruction. The imprisoning cocoon tears beneath my new found claws and I emerge, a beast reborn, from my shattered dejection chrysalis…
Ten years since their last full length album, Fragments, Dysentery have finally re-emerged into the light, carrying with them a new album of heaviness beyond comprehension; spine-splitting slams and deep grooves like scars in the surface of the Earth. Dejection Chrysalis is the fourth album to bear the Dysentery name and if it takes a decade to carve out a bludgeoning monstrosity like this, then so be it. Instrumental opener, ‘Transference’, is so much more than a simple intro. As its title infers, it is a crossing point from normality to the world of Dysentery, a passage of mutation, configuring your mind and body for the shocking impact to come. And then you’re there, in the grip of ‘Enslavement For The Obedient, Agony For The Wayward’, utterly consumed in an instant by the thick, powerful guitars, the ultra guttural vocals and the rhythms that speak to your flesh on a primal, bestial level. ‘Exhausted Bliss Of Self Loathing’ brings furious blast beats, precision tempo shifts, riffs like heavy machinery and a guest vocal appearance from Josh Welshman of Defeated Sanity, while listening to ‘A Bestial Omen’ is like being the plaything of an oblivious giant – your limbs twisted into impossible positions, through agonizing angles as the gargantuan hands manipulate your fragile form – this is ogre music! And as the album progresses you realise just what Dysentery have achieved with Dejection Chrysalis, why it was worth waiting every moment of those ten years for. They make this music their own; with an aura of power, of untouchable force and presence. This is how you deliver brutal, slam death metal and make it meaningful and beyond devastating. From the electrifying barrage of ‘Fratricidium’ to the elite level brutality of ‘Ascend This Harrowing Dream’ there are so many great touches from the guitars, the drums, the vocals that just lift Dysentery to a level above the surrounding pack. Dynamic beyond all expectations, Dejection Chrysalis is a masterpiece of musical extremity.
Mixed and mastered by Randy LeBoeuf at Graphic Nature Audio (Kublai Khan TX, The Acacia Strain, Vomit Forth etc) Dejection Chrysalis is sonically formidable and the accompanying visual impact is supplied by the artwork of Hidris (Anhedonic, Reign Of Erebus, Snakepit etc). With added variants of vocal violence supplied by guest appearances from Josh Welshman (Defeated Sanity), Jared Weed (Concrete, Futility) and JT Knight (Invoke Thy Wrath) Dejection Chrysalis is essential. Coming your way on Comatose Music on November 7th – be ready for the return of Dysentery!
Line-up:
Eric Taranto - Drums
Peter Spinazola - Guitar
Scott Savaria - Vocals
John Cook - Bass
Guest vocals on ‘Exhausted Bliss Of Self Loathing’ by Josh Welshman
Guest vocals on ‘Shackled By Idolatry’ by Jared Weed
Guest vocals on ‘Fratricidium’ by JT Knight
https://www.comatosemusic.com/
The first single 'Shockwave' accompanied by lyric video is unleashed today and it's available here: https://push.fm/fl/krushor-shockwave
The band comments:
"Shockwave is about war, its madness, and maybe, fittingly for the times, a bit about why wars are fought, who starts them, and who benefits from them. In war, there are no winners at least not for us poor folks. I don't like to politicize things, but in these times, wars are too present, and you can always write a song about how horrifying they are."
Biography:
The band found its current identity through shared musical tastes, playing together, and a shared hobby. We are a group of people who enjoy making and playing music that works for all of us. A big part of this is that composing, writing lyrics, and editing songs is open to everyone. All songs and compositions are created by the whole group, not based on one person's vision or goal.
Our influences definitely come from older metal, but that doesn't matter, because mixing genres actually adds a lot to our music; there's no one right way to do things. Krushor's goal is to make music that sounds good and at the same time talk about the difficult things that are part of life. For many people, music can be therapeutic, and if even one person feels that way about our music, we feel we have succeeded.
Track
list:
01. Shockwave
02. Vortex
03. Rise Above
04. Taste of Hatred
Composed by Joni Kärsämä, Juho Mattila
Saku Hirvimäki, Sami Keränen
Lyrics by Ville Lehtoranta
Arranged by Krushor
Line-up:
Ville Lehtoranta - Vocals
Joni Kärsämä - Guitar
Juho Mattila - Guitar
Sami Keränen - Bass
Saku Hirvimäki - Drums
https://www.facebook.com/krushorofficial
The world premiere for the official music video for "The Racking" comes via The Circle Pit. Watch the video now at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-JbTMkVOcag
The song is also streaming on all major platforms.
Rising from the heart of the Midwest metal scene, this Chicago-based quintet has announced a fall release for their much-anticipated second full-length, Tyrannus Aeternum. Following the 2022 release of their debut album, Rex Mortem, BURNED IN EFFIGY has sharpened their sound to a lethal edge. The result is an 11-track onslaught that blends the band’s skillful musicianship and technicality with volcanic brutality.
Tyrannus Aeternum is set for release on October 31. Pre-orders the album now at https://burnedineffigy.bandcamp.com/album/tyrannus-aeternum
Tracklist:
1) Befouled Benefaction
2) Retribution
3) Masquerade
4) Procession
5) Wage of Exile
6) Sacrificial Seance
7) Monstrosity Reborn
8) Gallows Hymn
9) The Racking
10) Crown Crusher
11) Citadel
Tyrannus Aeternum was recorded at Beal Audio and Bricktop Recording, with production, engineering and mixing by Jordan Beal. Orchestration and keyboards on the album were provided by Graham Southern. Album artwork by Timon Kokott.
Bio:
BURNED IN EFFIGY’s roots date back to 2017. In January 2022, the band independently released its debut album Rex Mortem, which was highly acclaimed by leading heavy music media and led to the band sharing the stage with iconic acts such as ORBIT CULTURE, OBSCURA, and REVOCATION.
A must for listeners of acts such as THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER and INFERI, with the band’s attention to virtuosity and intensity in equal measure, the effort and accomplishment of the band’s debut led to being talent scouted. With work on the band's sophomore album complete, BURNED IN EFFIGY aims to take its signature melodic death metal sound across the US, and in time, the world. The search for total conquest continues.
Line-up:
Mark “Smedy” Smedbron - Vocals
Steve Bacakos - Guitar
Mike Hisson - Guitar
Matt Watkins - Bass
Eddie Dec - Drums
https://www.facebook.com/burnedineffigyofficial
Now they've really done it...NOW I'VE DONE IT, a two-piece avant-garde metal unit from Philadelphia is now streaming their debut album, AN ILL GUEST, in full. The exclusive world premiere of An Ill Guest comes courtesy of Ghost Cult Magazine a day ahead of the album's official release date.
Listen now at https://ghostcultmag.com/exclusive-premiere-now-ive-done-it-stream-their-album-in-full-an-ill-guest-at-ghost-cult/
Leading up to the release of An Ill Guest, NOW I'VE DONE IT has taken an interesting approach to introducing fans to the album's singles. This includes the first-ever analog lyric video for "Panache"and the Powerpoint-created showing of "Jim-Jams" .
An Ill Guest is set for release on October 17. Order the album at https://nowivedoneit.bandcamp.com/album/an-ill-guest
What, or who, is NOW I’VE DONE IT? Four words. One way to live.
NOW: The present. Be the Now.
I’VE: I. Have. Contract. Take ownership. Seize the Now.
DONE: What’s done is done, and what hasn’t been will become done. What has become done has become the present… which is Now.
IT: What is It? It is Everything. It is Now.
NOW I’VE DONE IT is an eclectic blend of avant-garde metal, swing, and punk-cabaret hailing from Philadelphia. Comprised of current and former members of Philadelphia progressive power metal band Lör, NiDi offers something for everyone, or nothing for no one.
Track
list:
1. Disillusion
2. Dilly-Dally
3. Offering
4. Ruffled
5. Panache
6. Collywobbles
7. Muddled
8. Splinter
9. Jim-Jams
10. Kindling
Artwork painted by Eliran Kantor.
An Ill Guest was produced, mixed, mastered, and engineered by Peter Hraur.
Bio:
NOW I’VE DONE IT (stylized as NiDi) began in 2010 by high school friends, multi-instrumentalist Peter Hraur, and drummer Dan Reynolds. The two set out to create music that was a unique reflection of what they love about music: high energy but heavy, fun but dramatic, and funny without being a joke. With a rebellious DIY attitude, they scraped together whatever cheap recording equipment they could afford and put together their first demo of three avant-garde inspired metal tracks, aptly titled Rigamarole. The band would go on to spend years playing in the greater Philadelphia region, offering a theatrical, energetic, yet earnest live show, performing with such acts as Parius, Alustrium, Polkadot Cadaver, and more.
Peter and Dan took a "say yes" attitude while crafting An Ill Guest, resulting in 10 tracks filled to the brim with the kind of personality that can only result when two lifelong friends disregard convention and have a little too much fun in the writing room. Over the years of performing, the band has received phenomenal feedback, being described as "the most fun I've had at a live show," and inspiring listeners to dive into their own art with renewed energy.
The band’s hope is for this release to act as a radar to all those who want something a little different. It's bold and risk-taking, heavy and dramatic, but fun and extravagant. It's weird music for weird people.
https://www.facebook.com/nowivedoneitofficial
DETERIOROT
– “ECHOES FROM THE PAST”
The legendary Deteriorot has been active since 1988, formed by the songwriter, guitarist/vocalist Paul Zavaleta. Pioneering the genre through the early 90's. One of The True US cult underground Death Metal Elite. This compilation album features the ‘1992 demo’, the 1993 ‘Manifested Apparitions of Unholy Spirits’ ep, live 1993 recordings, ‘Unholy Return’ promo 2000, ‘The Faithless’ demo 2003 and a very special bonus track ‘Reanimate (2025 recordings). Artwork by Larry Lyannas (Lividity, Severance, Supreme Pain). The 1993 ep was engineered by Tim Gilles (MOD, SOD. Long time sold out (early) discography compilation deluxe! Bonus: unreleased 2000 Unholy Return promo, the demo 92, the entire 2003 demo The Faithless (all 5 tracks!)
DEMONOID – “RIDERS OF THE APOCALYPSE”
DEMONOID re-issue, THERION’s Christoffer Johnsson return to Death metal!
Therion entered a new path late 90’s with Therion. Of course Therion was one of the forefathers of Swedish death metal. After a decade the more progressive and gothic elements took over and made Therion the band it is nowadays. The death metal blood in Johnson was still running however and found a way out in the formation of Demoniod. The main goal was playing pure old school Swedish Death metal. Johnson was joined by his Therion bandmember Kristian Niemann on guitars (Sorcerer, ex-Snowy Shaw (live)) and completed by Johan Niemann on bass (Evergrey, Hollingshead, ex-Mind's Eye, ex-Tears of Anger, ex-Therion, ex-Tiamat) and Richard Evensand on drums (Ebony Tears, ex-Chimaira, ex-Sorcerer, ex-Therion, ex-Soilwork). CD out 7 th November!
https://www.vicrecords.com/
Costa Rican Death/doom metal band Perishing with members of Astriferous, Mortual, Necroferum, etc. are close to releasing their highly awaited debut full length and the singles out so far only reaffirm the quality of their music and their mastery over the style. No Clean Singing premiered a track reminiscent of Disembowelment recently at https://www.nocleansinging.com/2025/09/16/an-ncs-premiere-perishing-las-ruinas-del-palacio/
Excerpt - "the song proves to be subterranean, soul-sinking, spellbinding, titanically heavy, and physically compulsive – a lot to achieve so successfully in a single song"
PERISHING – “MALICIOUS ACROPOLIS UNVEILED”
Genre: Death/Doom Metal
For fans of: Disembowelment, Rippikoulu, Mortiferum, Winter, Thergothon, Inverloch
Following a sensational demo in "Lutum", Costa Rican death/doom metal band Perishing boasting members of Astriferous, Mortual, Necroferum, etc. in their lineup, have returned with their much awaited debut full length. It's an extension of their style of playing slow, torturous, dread-filled death/doom metal where every note carries weight and with it deathly implications. A fetid stench pervades the entire proceedings, which is overpowering when combined with the sickly tunes and vocals lingering in the air as if emanating from beyond the grave. The entire experience is morose, sickening, and yet strangely comforting just because it is done so well. The music transitions beautifully from the ponderous doom trudges to the trotting death metal parts without losing its asphyxiating grip on the listener, and just as smoothly eases back into the slowly churning maelstrom of death. Maintaining a suitably organic sound and being selective with their tunes to create the best impression, Perishing have created an album that fans of this kind of punishing, slow death/doom metal music will find impossible to resist.
Lineup
JM Arrea (Astriferous, ex-Bloodsoaked Necrovoid) - Drums
José Pablo Phillips (Astriferous, Candarian) - Bass
Justin Sánchez (Mortual, Necroferum) - Guitars
J. Antonio Salas - Vocals
Artwork by Belial NecroArts (Undersave, Hierarchies)
Track listing
1. Autolysis (I. Imago Fluidus Macula)
2. Autolysis (II. Fatum Cursed by Nature)
3. Castle of the Leached Body 08:57
4. Las Ruinas del Palacio
5. Osedax (Devoured by the Cavernous Worm) 09:21
6. Acropolis of Malignancy
Official release date - October 17th, 2025
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https://perishing.bandcamp.com/album/malicious-acropolis-unveiled
That's all for now! Thanks a lot for your support everyone! Kunal Choksi (label owner) Transcending Obscurity
G.A.E.A. (GALACTIC ALIENS EXTERMINATION ARMADA) is a project created by Buzz (aka Giuseppe Nicolò - MEMORIES OF A LOST SOUL) and his desire to combine Progressive Metal, Death / Thrash, Avantgardish Modern sounds with the soundtracks of video games and 1980s sci-fi films and so CYNIC, ATHEIST, MESHUGGAH, GOJIRA can be considered the fathers of their sound even if the mastery of G.A.E.A.'s music is absolutely unique.
Today the band, which features a renewed line-up completed with Dysphoria on keyboards and female vocals and Emi Dattolo on bass, has signed a contract with Club Inferno for the digital distribution and promotion of the sophomore album "A FROZEN MOMENT IN TIME" out on November 14th, 2025.
Tracklist:
1. Lovelikebigbang
2. Pillars Of Creation
3. Stranger In A Stranger Land
4. Mechassault
5. Gates Of Zendocon
6. Second Chapter
7. Obliterator
8. Obliterator (Part 2)
9. The Moon And The Earth
10. Finally Free
"A Frozen Moment In Time" is based on the concept of the journey of the last humans aboard their mothership in search of a habitable planet due to the imminent explosion of the Earth.
The band creates atmospheres that masterfully intertwine different currents ranging from Prog to Death Metal to melodic Goth sounds.
Brutal vocals live in symbiosis with sweet melodies of female voices often embellished by the vocoder use, in the meantime lethal riffs spread through the air with devastating fury and sink into your body like sharp blades in an extremely refined style and with a sound born from Lost Soul Studio.
The result is "A Frozen Moment In Time", an album capable of having its heart and its soul projected towards the future.
G.A.E.A., a musical kaleidoscope of freezing atmospheres and devastating harmonies.
Pre-Order: https://clubinfernoent.bandcamp.com/album/a-frozen-moment-in-time
Pre-Save: https://onerpm.link/420154090175
http://www.facebook.com/clubinfernoent
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Greek Dark Americana outfit :SKULL & DAWN: have released a new lyric video for their haunting track "KNOXVILLE GIRL” from their second full-length album, “THE HARVEST”, officially out on 17 October 2025 through The Circle Music.
Watch the video for “Knoxville Girl”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fGu7qnrW3YE&feature=youtu.be
“Knoxville Girl” is a traditional murder ballad that tells a dark tale of love, violence, and regret. The band's unique rendition of the classic folk tune, infused with their signature blend of American folklore and dark Americana, brings a fresh intensity to the centuries-old story.
This follows the release of the first single, "Down to Hell (Black Cat Bar)", which tells a story of late-night revelry and a dark descent. The band describes it as an "urban ceremony" filled with banjos, distorted guitars, percussion, chains and "lots of alcohol", culminating in a fall into a "dark well" that leads straight to hell.
The upcoming album “The Harvest” dives deep into a mysterious world of Southern Gothic horror, featuring songs about dead lovers, serial killers, lone cowboys, and lost souls. The album blends the band's neofolk past with a true Americana sound and a Southern Gothic atmosphere.
The album is available for pre-order via The Circle Music: https://thecirclemusic.gr/product-category/the-circle-releases/?filter_artist-name=skull-dawn and digital pre-save: https://thecirclemusic.lnk.to/TheHarvest
“The Harvest” will be released in digital and CD formats, with the CD version including two bonus tracks: "Kingdom of the Corn (Live)" and "St. James Infirmary (Live)". A limited edition black LP (250 copies) and a limited edition gold LP (250 copies) with a printed insert will also be available.
Guests on the album include Okoi Thierry Jones (Bölzer), Perikis Tikof (Opened Paradise), Ioanna Noir Zacharopoulou (Glitter Grotesque) and Vasso Jism.
Founded in 1999 under a different name as a trio in Athens, Greece, the band started by creating industrial noise music using hammers and electric screwdrivers. From 2002 to 2009, they embraced the heritage of Old Europe and folk instruments under the name Défilé des Âmes. They released the full-length LP Lust & Stone, a split EP, and several DIY EPs. They also collaborated with notable artists like Sieben.
The band reformed in 2009 as :Skull & dawn:, shifting their sound to be influenced by the American South. Their debut album, Zombie Horses (2016), fused their industrial roots with American folklore, creating a sound inspired by artists like The Bad Seeds and Hank 3. They have maintained a strong live presence over the years, performing with a wide range of artists, including Jarboe, Chelsea Wolfe and Psychic TV.
Tracklisting:
1. Down to hell (Black Cat Bar)
2. Knoxville Girl
3. Kingdom of the Corn
4. Born Dead
5. GG Allin
6. Gold is the Metal
7. Trouble was her Name
8. Old Testament
9. Hail to the King
10. Kingdom of the Corn (Live) (CD Bonus Track)
11. St. James Infirmary (Live) (CD Bonus Track)
Skull & dawn are:
Manos Six - Vocals, Acoustic Guitar, Banjo, Electric Guitar, Percussion
Stamos A. - Electric Bass
Chris Abatis - Electric Guitar
Alex Tabakakis - Drums + Percussion
Vassilis Kemanidis - Violin
https://thecirclemusic.gr/
https://facebook.com/skullanddawn/
Melodic death-metal outfit SELIAS has released their
brand-new single and video “BEYOND THE SWITCH”, the
second track revealed from the band’s forthcoming album KILLKARMA,
out November 7, 2025.
BEYOND THE SWITCH captures the turning point after betrayal and broken trust — the moment of clarity where new bonds are forged and old bridges are left to burn. As one of the standout singles from KILLKARMA, the track blends haunting melody with a dark, driven edge — a reflection of moving on, no matter the cost
Stream “Beyond The Switch ”: https://orcd.co/btssingle
With Killkarma, SELlAS expand their sonic territory, blending melodic brutality with cinematic atmosphere. Taking inspiration from In Flames, Soilwork, Rammstein, Marilyn Manson, and Orbit Culture, the band sharpens their identity into a sound that is at once relentless and immersive. Their 2025 live shows have already begun unveiling this next chapter with powerful, full-scale performances of light, sound, and intensity.
Pre-save the album Killkarma: https://orcd.co/killkarma
Previous singles & videos:
https://orcd.co/bulletssingle
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UQ5NXahLmaI
About SELIAS
Formed in 2020 by guitarist Steve Elias, SELIAS fuses aggression with atmosphere, precision, and emotion. Rounded out by Guillaume Pascual (vocals/keys), Daniel Bouwman (drums), and Jeff Hyde (bass), the band delivers a cinematic metal experience that bridges classic death metal ferocity with modern melodic edge.
www.youtube.com/@seliasmetal
www.facebook.com/seliasmetal
Listen
to the album teaser https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fM6-LtnMBQU
Bindrune Records will release What Remains When Hope Has Failed on CD, vinyl and digital formats on November 21.
Tracklist:
1) The Wyrm at World's End
2) This Rotten Bough
3) Sky Avalanche
4) Quiescence
5) Bereft Part 2
6) What Remains When Hope Has Failed
Formed from the ashes of Wodensthrone, NEMOROUS carry the torch of atmospheric English black influenced metal proudly, but it’s not the main driving force behind them. The vision is far more expansive and eclectic. With their debut self-titled EP, they have proven that the twisting melodies and fog-like aura they create with their sound indeed harkens back to their past musical conquests, yet progression is a core tenet as it walks hand in hand with rich melodies and a fierce sense of aggressive tradition.
What Remains When Hope Has Failed is four years in the making and finds the band emerging victorious from a line-up change, where Chris Walsh (Vocals/Guitars) was replaced by Nick Craggs (Vocals - Vacivus/Neolithic) and Rob Hindmarsh on second guitar. Now as sextet, the band dove into the music for their first full-length reinvigorated, and it shows in the album’s composition.
What Remains When Hope Has Failed is a dynamic and emotional journey where quiet musical passages draw the listener in with vulnerability and beautiful, clean guitar arrangements that feel like Fields of the Nephilim at their most post-apocalyptic, only to build with reflective, melancholic mids, before exploding with blasting ferocity. From subtle, yet expansive synth textures, complex drum work that never loses grasp on a powerful feel/swing, it all strengthens the overall impact of this album with colorful dynamics and a songwriting characteristic which can certainly be traced back to the early days of Wodensthrone.
NEMOROUS is:
Phil Heckles - Bass
Ian Finley - Drums
Michael Blenkarn - Guitars
Alexandra Durning - Keyboards
Rob Hindmarsh - Guitars
Nick Craggs - Vocals
www.facebook.com/bindrunerecordings
www.facebook.com/NemorousUK
The
legendary Finnish metal band SOULGRIND, founded in 1992, is
set to release its tenth album, AD PULCHRAM MORTEM, via Inverse
Records. The release date will be announced later.
The second single 'Tears of the Earth' is unleashed today and it's available here: https://push.fm/fl/soulgrind-tears
Vocalist/keyboardist Azhemin comments:
"Tears of the Earth was a laborious project in every respect. At its peak, the session had 93 tracks, and refining all the small nuances sometimes felt like shooting oneself in the foot. However, in the end, the mix became quite simple. Even if you have a palette full of colored pencils, you don’t always need to use them all.
The song basically consists of three separate parts or spaces that form the whole. The lyrics support the mood of these scenes in just the right way. Tears of the Earth is a compact yet multifaceted piece."
Guitarist Lord Heikkinen continues:
"Tears of the Earth was built around a riffing I had done a few years earlier. Azhem and I started creating a song together from the riffs. Azhem came up with a great prog-inspired middle section that sounds simple but is actually quite intricate when you listen closely to the riff. Additionally, Micko Hell arranged excellent acoustic parts for the song. Not to mention Tanya Lilith's wonderful melodies and harmonies. Overall, it’s a successful and unique whole.
The lyrics are based on an apocalyptic theme, the final nightmares. They describe how all organized cultures and religions drain everything and everywhere dry. In the end, only death remains—along with the Earth Mother’s tears and sorrow. These lyrics are actually embedded in the album’s story, a dark journey along the rivers of Tuonela. This trip mostly takes place in the traveler’s mind."
Watch music video of first single 'Jylhä Metsämies' : https://youtu.be/aoBIyV44VOY
Biography:
Soulgrind is a Finnish metal band formed in 1992, known primarily for their blend of gothic metal, thrash and black metal with a dark, melodic atmosphere. The band was founded by Lord Heikkinen, who has consistently contributed guitars and programming throughout their career.
Soulgrind's music often explores themes related to the darker aspects of Finnish history and psyche, combining passion, war, and the "dark side of mind" into their lyrical content, reflecting a deep connection to Finland's cultural and historical roots. But there has always been the bride side for the aspects as well. Classic war of love and hate.The sound has evolved over the time, but Soulgrind has maintained a core identity rooted in metal with a dark, atmospheric edge, resisting strict genre categorization and embracing musical development freely. Freedom of metal has always been the theme. And so it shall be.
Soulgrind is recognized for their intelligent and unique approach to metal, merging melodic and dark elements to create a distinctive sound within the Finnish metal scene. Their long-standing presence since the early 90s marks them as a significant act in the gothic and black metal genres in Finland.
Soulgrind - Ad Pulchram Mortem (Album)
Track list:
01. Jylhä Metsämies
02. Origins of The Serpent
03. In The Circus of Tuonela
04. Dark Water Wide
05. Black Prediction´s Bite
06. Tears of The Earth
07. Weight of The Old Sins
08. Ikiliekki
09. Dance Of The White Wolf
10. A Whispered Curse Upon The Gale
11. As Narrow Fjord Descends
12. Into The Shadows of Devotion
Album pic by Susanna Mansner
Line-up:
Lord Heikkinen: guitars
Azhemin: Keybords, vocals
Tanya Lilith: Vocals
Suntio: Drums:
JP: Bass
Micko Hell: Guitars, Vocals
Former members: Roope Latvala ( Children of Bodom, Stone ), Juke Eräkangas, Tommi McLaunone (Gloomy Grim, Nomicon), Henrik Laine (Deepred )
https://soulgrind.bandcamp.com
https://www.facebook.com/SoulgrindFinland
Norway’s MYR, the black metal duo comprised of Svartan and TZommer, will release their debut album, “HELVEGEN”, on a strictly limited edition vinyl format. The LP is limited to just 100 copies and will be available to purchase exclusively via the band’s Bandcamp page on 22 October 2025.
Following the digital release of Helvegen in June, MYR is offering collectors a physical artefact to match the album’s dark, untamed spirit. The band continues to build momentum, having previously released two powerful music videos from the record: "Saturnine Child" and "Brennt" (which premiered on NoCleanSinging). Both videos were created in collaboration with the renowned Grupa 13 (Behemoth, Amon Amarth etc.), showcasing the album’s thematic depth. MYR delivers a sound that is both raw and melodic, drawing deeply from Scandinavian legends and the traditions of Northern black metal, inviting comparison to legends such as Satyricon, Bathory, and Dissection.
MYR has also confirmed their first major live appearance, announcing they will perform at the prestigious Inferno Metal Festival in Oslo, Norway in 2026.
The band said:
"The sound of Helvegen was forged in the cold, and it demands to be heard on vinyl, it’s the definitive way to experience the album's atmosphere. Announcing Inferno 2026 is the next crucial step. We are ready to bring the darkness of the North to the stage."
"Helvegen" was mixed and mastered by the renowned Tore Stjerna at Necromorbus Studio in Sweden, known for his work with Watain, Mayhem, and Tribulation.
Track list:
1. December Coma
2. In Perpetum
3. Brennt
4. Røkkr
5. Saturnine Child
6. Naraka
7. Proch
8. Tungsten
9. Kaldr
MYR are:
Svartan - Guitars, Vocals
TZommer - Guitars
https://www.facebook.com/myrnorge
The second demo was duly extracted from the misanthropic Nordic solitude, where cold winds blow and snow falls mercilessly during long winter nights, where necrophiliac crows await the merciless death that announces its arrival with the somber melodies of Begravet I Skogen, hidden in funereal nightmares.
"Demo II" is the title of the new, haunting blizzard that approaches ominously, described by somber poetry that transforms Begravet i Skogen into a morbid and obscure artistic expression, an unpredictable representation of archaic winter landscapes, burdened by the anguish of old age and the passage of time.
In 2024, the first demo was released, overwhelmed by horrendous nightmares of yesteryear, where pain, terror, and suffering were a constant funeral. Now is the time to release the next horrifying nightmare, recorded analog on a four-track recorder so that the cavernous essence of Begravet I Skogen's melodies remains raw, and its melodies remain true to their rotten origins.
MORBID DOOM RAW NIHILISTIC BLACK METAL!
BEGRAVET I SKOGEN - "DEMO II"
Cassette Limited Edition of 50 copies, hand numbered
Side A:
01 - Lengter Etter Lange Vinternetter - [13:11]
Side B:
02 - Våre Tapte Oppdagere Har Dødd - [16:05]
Recorded on an analog four-track cassette recorder between February and May 2025.
All music and lyrics by Sarkofag.
Layout made by Alemão & Danihell Slaughter.
Promotional videos made by Danihell Slaughter.
RELEASE DATE 05th DECEMBER 2025
Official distribution by Hellstore Europe
BEGRAVET I SKOGEN Line Up:
Sarkofag (Vocals, Guitar, Bass, Drums, Piano)
begravetiskogen@gmail.com
https://begravetiskogen.bandcamp.com
www.murder-records.eu
Between
1989–2024, R.E.T. was a band
consisting of members mostly from Třinec, the second easternmost town in the
Czech Republic, and its surroundings, close to the borders with Poland and
Slovakia.
Label: Pařát Productions
Style: Doom metal
Type: Digipak (500 copies)
Release date: 29.11. 2025
Pre-orders start: 1.11. 2025
That is, from the Moravian-Silesian region, where a strong doom-metal base established itself in the mid-1990s, led by bands such as DISSOLVING OF PRODIGY, HYPNOTIC SCENERY or SILENT STREAM OF GODLESS ELEGY. Although this period lasted only a few years, spontaneously emerged and just as spontaneously dissolved, it made an indelible mark in the history of the Czech (doom) metal scene.
The recording “DEPRESSION”, with which R.E.T. first entered the chronicles of Czech doom metal and hard music in general in 1995 as their debut CD, was first released as a cassette demo without any ambitions.
It was recorded already in 1993. No one expected where and how quickly things would move forward.
Full article can be read on the Pařát Productions website https://paratshop.cz/2025/10/07/depression-od-r-e-t-vyjde-po-30-letech-v-reedici-na-digipaku/
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Genre
: Raw, Hateful Death Metal
Release dates:
Digital - November 21st, 2025
Physical - January 30th, 2026
With the uncompromising credo “Unrelenting death metal. No trends. No mercy.” CALCRAFT define their sound - and with their debut album "Reborn Through Torture", they deliver a merciless statement against anything watered-down or trend-driven.
The Texas-based outfit stands for raw, hate-fueled death metal, deeply rooted in the legacy of Immolation, Suffocation, and Incantation. But CALCRAFT go further: their songs are steeped in dark atmosphere, thrashy aggression, and a cinematic violence that feels ripped straight from the bloodiest scenes of Giallo and slasher films.
Their name is no coincidence - William Calcraft, England’s infamous executioner, serves as a grim source of inspiration. Like their namesake, CALCRAFT show no mercy: their music is an auditory noose, each track an execution. "Reborn Through Torture" is a blood-soaked manifesto of riffs, madness, and horror, dragging the listener into a world of pain and cinematic carnage.
Each song tells a story - of insanity, torture, and final breaths. CALCRAFT don’t aim to entertain; they aim to disturb. Their goal is to create a threatening sonic landscape that sounds like “a blood-soaked soundtrack to the final scene you never survive.”
Those who face this album won’t be spared. CALCRAFT hold themselves to their own brutal standard - and deliver death metal in its most relentless, uncompromising form.
https://calcraftlfr.bandcamp.com/album/reborn-through-torture
Dead And Dripping continue to create some of the music unique-sounding brutal death metal music. One-man army Evan Daniele has upgraded his skills in all ways and he's even managed to write songs that go on for around 9 mins which is no mean feat. It's an incredible, engrossing album that will be talked about for years. Listen to a couple of singles from it at https://deadanddrippingus.bandcamp.com/album/nefarious-scintillations
DEAD AND DRIPPING - “NEFARIOUS SCINTILLATIONS”
Genre:
Brutal/Technical
Death Metal)
For fans of : Demilich, Wicked Innocence, Wormed, Defeated Sanity, Mortal Decay, Fathomless Ritual,
Suffocation
Dead And Dripping is back with another album of mind-warping, reality-deconstructing music. One-man crew Evan Daniele, who was already playing everything on the albums so far, has gone ahead and even created the artwork for this album that manages to replicate the intricate nature of the music along with some kind of hallucinogenic quality that it induces. The music is often slower, deliberate, as if to create a hypnotic effect aided by use of repetition, and with that the songs can go on for as long as nine minutes without seeming cumbersome as is almost always the case with the brutal death metal subgenre where lengthy songs go. Dead And Dripping is doing something novel in this space which begs to be heard with all its quirks including the Demilich-esque croaks to go with music sounding just as surreal and twisted. It's an album that is painstakingly composed with thought and effort put into every single aspect of it and with all of it done in a refreshingly organic manner. "Nefarious Scintillations" is a tour-de-force for the style and a testament to the dedication and prowess of one-man bands.
Track listing
1. Nefariously Scintillating through Vacant Galactic Reservoirs
2. Horrifying Glimpses Into Inconceivably Demented Cityscapes
3. Pestilent Hints of Darkened Malodorous Vibrations
4. Swollen Torsos Adorned with Pustulating Hexagonal Crania
5. Sickeningly Vague Anatomical Silhouettes
6. Spontaneous Recollections of Unwitnessable Atrocity
7. Seeping through Ancient Transdimensional Corridors
8. An Utterly Tenantless World of Aeons-Long Death
Line up
Evan Daniele - All music and artwork
Official release date - November 28th, 2025
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Thanks a lot for your support! Kunal Choksi (label owner) Transcending Obscurity
A
new occult/doom rock act, DROWNED IN SILVER, has unveiled "WAVES
OF SORROW", the first single and video from their debut album “MOTHERS”.
The full-length record is set to be released on 7 November 2025 via Pagan
Records in CD, LP and digital formats.
Watch “Waves of Sorrow”: https://youtu.be/8DcnLzblDbg
"Waves of Sorrow" is a powerful testament to the band’s signature sound, blending the dark atmospheres of occult and doom rock with a distinct gothic touch. The music video, created in collaboration with the artists from Zaćma Visual Studio and the Kraków-based dance group Morphos, visually captures the song’s intensity and mood.
Drowned in Silver is a new project formed by seasoned musicians from the black metal and experimental music scenes. Their music finds a unique balance between occult rock and trance-like expression, drawing inspiration from the spiritual intensity of artists like The Devil’s Blood, Dead Can Dance and Wardruna.
https://www.pagan-records.com/
https://www.facebook.com/drownedinsilver
Milwaukee (WI) - One-man Cinematic Doom project, LIMINAL SPIRIT, will release full-length debut album, UNWELL, on October 31.
Unwell is the third presentation from Liminal Spirit, as told by Phillip, Jonathan, Madeline, C., E., and The Adjudicators over the course of five acts.
FFO: Jesu, Cynic, Confessor, Swans, Skepticism
Multi-instrumentalist/composer, Jerry Hauppa (Northless, Ara, Deorbit), had this to say about the forthcoming opus:
"I have a lot to say about what I've done with the album, but the main goal was an exploration of some of my biggest fears. I've worked in nursing homes and they are absolutely miserable places, and it is a tragedy that if we are lucky enough to live that long, that is where we will most likely end up. Losing control of my faculties, mental and physical decline, and the pondering of the unknown are all lingering fears overcasting my younger years, and I wanted to explore that musically, but also develop the idea of building sympathy for a character with dementia, only to find out that he is actually a monster who has done some horrific things despite not remembering them.
I wanted to tell a story showing that you are on the hook for your deeds no matter what- even if you can't remember them or if your mental decline has eroded away the part of you that is capable of heinous acts. I wanted the music to reflect the contemplation of a sick and addled person, and brought it together using microtonal guitars that provide an alien-sounding character to the music.
The music written for the record also is tied to the seeking of spiritual salvation referenced in the song 'Welcome to My World' from Jim Reeves, recorded in 1962 and presented here in the first track of the album as the character listens to it one last time for peace of mind. The melody for this song is manipulated repeatedly throughout the record as our main character, Phillip, seeks salvation despite the blight on his soul from acts he has forgotten, but unlike what is heard on the Jim Reeves song, those who can provide salvation do not take kindly to Phillip as judgment nears.
I hope those who listen are able to feel the themes expressed. It was a meaningful release to build and I am looking forward to the reception."
The album's title track is streaming now at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IeiBBqAmu9o as well as on https://liminalspirit.bandcamp.com/track/unwell
Track
Listing:
1. Admittance
2. Unwell
3. Visiting Day
4. EOLC
5. A Better Place
Pre-order Unwell: https://liminalspirit.bandcamp.com/album/unwell
Credits:
All music written, recorded, and mixed by Jerry Hauppa.
Role of Madeline peformed by Kaitlyn Menden.
Mastered by Jeff Wojtysiak at Spiritual Sound Mastering.
Liminal Spirit is:
Jerry Hauppa - Guitar, Bass, Drum Programming, Synthesizer, Vocoder, Violin
Bio:
Liminal Spirit is Jerry Hauppa's solo project. Prior to this, Hauppa was involved in sludge metal band Northless, death metal band Ara, and instrumental space-focused band, Deorbit.
https://www.facebook.com/people/Liminal-Spirit/61575618106702
Label: Ardua Music
Release date: october 24th 2025
Genre: Melodic Doom/Death Metal
For fans of: Anathema | The Gathering | Tiamat | Ghostheart Nebula
As the sky shifts through its kaleidoscope of colours, gradually slipping into darker hues and the stars emerge from hiding, a dusting of distant diamonds across the velvet canopy, I sink down into the welcoming arms of sleep. I cross the bridge of dreams beneath the watching eyes of the moon and a journey, forgotten in daylight hours, begins anew…
Briefly existing as a full band in the early 2000s, producing one demo, Utopia: A Winternight’s Traveller in 2004, Ars Onirica was reborn as the solo project of Alessandro Sforza in 2018. Two superbly crafted albums of melodic doom/death – I: Cold and II: Lost – have established Ars Onirica as a name synonymous with imaginative, enthralling music and now the next chapter in this story of enchantment and revelation is about to begin. Despite, as its title suggests, being an interlude between albums, 2.5 Nighttime is a sublime work, rich in wonders and overflowing with magic, that is destined to become a treasured part of Ars Onirica’s unfolding discography. Opening track, ‘Dusk (An Ode To The Stars)’ entwines gently emotive vocals and guitars like whispered incantations to transport the listener to the deeply dreaming world of Ars Onirica, opening the gateway to the remarkable three part title track which forms the heart of this EP. ‘Nighttime Part I’ blossoms around you, all enveloping and lifts you, weightless, to the stars before the momentous weight and power of ‘Nighttime Part II (Your Silence Around Me) is unveiled. With vast chords and cascading notes leading into fiercely emotive harsh vocals alongside quiet, yet equally compelling clean vocals, the dream walks the boundaries between light and dark. ‘…Part III’ brings a sense of urgency and an almost blackened aura, but always juxtaposed with the warmth and beauty that run through this EP like unifying threads of gold. The contrasts and dynamics are stunning, yet smoothly blended, the shifts of scene as perfect as the changing scenarios of a dream. And finally, ‘Dawn’ provides a sweetly languorous awakening, the experiences of the hours of darkness drifting apart like gossamer threads as the sun rises, delivering a perfectly formed sense of conclusion and completeness. 2.5 Nighttime is a remarkable, immersive creation to be savoured and experienced again and again.
Recorded, mixed and mastered at Blue Ocean Recording Studio by Alessandro Sforza in partnership with Lorenzo Carlini of Black Therapy and Invernoir, who also worked on I:Cold and II: Lost, every nuance of 2.5 Nighttime’s layered and textured compositions can be fully appreciated. And with Disturbing Grace Design supplying one of those rare pieces of cover art that perfectly captures the spirit and soul of the music within, every contributing element has combined to make this release something truly special. Ardua Music will unveil 2.5 Nighttime on October 24th and the dream will begin once more.
Line-up:
Alessandro Sforza – All music and vocals
https://www.arduamusic.com/
https://www.facebook.com/ArsOnirica/
For fans of: Cannibal Corpse, Sanguisugabogg, Thy art is murder,Visions of Disorder & The Acacia Strain.
The EP will be released at a date TBA through Alien Swarm Records Singer/Guitarist Walt Fitzjurls describes the EP as, "Crushingly heavy melodic death metal with touches of hardcore breakdowns and prog metal moments."
The first single, 'The Beauty of Letting Go,' will drop on, 10/20/25 across most digital outlets.
Tracklist:
1: The Beauty of Letting Go – 4:29
2: Addicted To Death – 2:24
3: A Heavier Shade of Black - 3:00
4: The Burden – 2:58
The Burial Curse Is:
Walt Fitzjurls-lead vocals/guitar/bass
Matt Diko-vocals/lead guitar
Dustin Pynes-vocals/drums
Jim Gould-lights/samples/sound reinforcement/general mayhem
www.alienswarmrecords.com
www.facebook.com/p/The-Burial-Curse-61556091631811
Strix (Latin: owl) - according to Ovid, a mythical, sinister creature, appearing in the form of a bird with piercing eyes and curved talons, sucking blood and feeding on human entrails.
“Strix” – according to Malignant Voices, the third album by Krakow-based Owls Woods Graves, containing 10 tracks, is scheduled for release on CD, LP, and digital formats in October 2025. Left Hand Sounds presents a tour promoting “Strix”, starting November 20th and encompassing 11 Polish cities. OWG will be joined by Above Aurora and Garota. In 2026, the band will visit Heathen Strike Over Brno in Czech Republic and A Thousand Lost Civilizations in Belgium, with further European dates to be confirmed.
Owls Woods Graves - an entity conceived by The Fall & E.V.T. in 2015 (both ex-Medico Peste, Mgła (live) and plenty others), stories inspired by witches, woods, the Devil & his apprentices wrapped into blackened punk, simply haunted woods hardcore.
Live in 2026:
Heathen Strike Over Brno, CZ
A Thousand Lost Civilizations, BE
Tracklist:
1. They Come Again
2. The Aura of Knives
3. The Flag Is Raised
4. Not Entirely Human
5. Anarcho-Occultism
6. The Cliff Dance
7. Nightshifts
8. Black Flame In Our Hearts
9. Say No To Heaven
10. Winged They Come
http://www.malignantvoices.com/
https://www.facebook.com/MalignantVoicesProductions/
Avant-garde progressive black/death metal project NERVOUS has dropped an intense new guitar playthrough for “HEAVY IS THE HEAD THAT WEARS AN IMAGINARY CROWN”, taken from the album ACQUIESCENCE (out now via Wormholedeath).
Aaron Ciesielski, the creative force behind NERVOUS, blends precision and chaos with unnerving control, twisting dissonant motifs, unpredictable modulations into something that feels both calculated and unhinged. His playing moves from cold technicality to expressive turbulence, showing the kind of fretboard command that turns theory into atmosphere.
Ciesielski describes the piece as “deliberately dissonant and chaotic, but still relatively accessible,” a reflection of his broader vision for Acquiescence — a record that merges black and death metal extremity with avant-garde composition and classical nuance.
Stream "Acquiescence" here: https://orcd.co/acquiescence
CD Release: October 27, 2025
Previous videos: https://youtu.be/3k6IAp8j5Vg https://youtu.be/9iBBvcXuq6g
www.youtube.com/@NervousProject
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And guess what... they're on the ballot !!
"Bloodstorm" has officially been submitted for "Best Metal Performance" at the 68th Annual Grammy Awards...!!!
Thank you ALL for listening to our music! Whatever the result, let's enjoy this! We're all in this together !” – say the bandmembers.
"Bloodstorm" is pure energy, a tribute to what we love, a 'salute' to the heavy metal music of the 80s with a modern approach.
Guest musicians: George Simeonidis (vocals - Sarissa/Long Live), Mike Wead (solo - King Diamond/Mercyful Fate).
Listen to the song here (Spotify):
For the YouTube users: https://youtu.be/7BUdH3Gr9JI?si=bmyH2JucOKRxHF2f
DEPRESSION
- 'DAS MONUMENT'
Hello Folks, Pre-sales for the 35-years-jubilee Double-CD"Das Monument" by DEPRESSION are now open!
With many great new tracks as well as newly recorded and previously unreleased material, plus cover songs, a guest appearance by Dany from mighty DEAD and a really great cover artwork by spanish artist Juanjo Castellano Rosado!
Groovy Death/Grind at it's best!Official release date: November 28, 2025!
DOUBLE ALBUM (D.D.R. 039) CONSISTING OF:
"Das Monument" (CD 1, songs 1-20)
"Eine Rückbesinnung II" (CD 2, songs 21-55)
PRE-ORDER CD: https://defyingdanger.de/shop/DEPRESSION-Das-Monument-DCD
PRE-ORDER T-SHIRT: https://defyingdanger.de/shop/DEPRESSION-Das-Monument-TS
PRE-ORDER BUNDLE (CD and T-SHIRT): https://defyingdanger.de/.../Grind-Defying-Danger...
Click on the image to watch the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_8mRxij-TG0
BLACK RABBIT – “WARREN OF NECROSIS”
Format: Digital CD-EP / Physical CD-EP
Label: Independent Release
Tracklist:
01. Initium Finis
02. Apprehension
03. Null and Void
04. Insurrection…Liberation
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 made their first impact with the release of their debut EP and single in 2020, laying the foundation for their unfolding story of darkness and transformation. This path continued with the first full-length chapter of their legend: ‘Hypnosomnia’ (2023) — an album exploring the boundaries of consciousness and dream manipulation. Building upon that, ‘Chronolysis’(2025) delved deeper into the human psyche — a sensory descent into the horror of sleep paralysis. These releases elevated the band to new heights, leading to performances in renowned venues such as Patronaat, Iduna, and even the Brabanthallen, while sharing stages with giants like Baest, Vader, Exhorder, and Pestilence.
Where ‘Hypnosomnia’ and ‘Chronolysis’ unravelled the tactics and techniques of the entity known as Black Rabbit, their upcoming newest EP ‘Warren of Necrosis’ dives into his inception — revealing the sacrifice, betrayal, and blasphemous devotion that transformed man into myth.
Beyond the music, Black Rabbit manifests its concept through a complete artistic universe. Each release is accompanied by handcrafted artwork, stage design, and visual storytelling that deepen the immersion.
On stage, Black Rabbit embraces the role of prophets of the myth — cloaked in ritual garb, surrounded by candlelight and relics of their creation. Their performance is not merely a show, but a sermon; not entertainment, but invocation.
With ‘Warren of Necrosis’, Black Rabbit opens the gates to the beginning of its own legend — a descent into the roots of corruption, identity, and transcendence. It’s a record that does more than tell a story; it creates a world — one that breathes, mutates, and devours. Once you enter the Warren, there is no return…
BLACK RABBIT is:
Vocals: Nino Thomas
Guitar: Jelle Brekelmans
Guitar: Hidde Hofland
Drums: Koen van der Voet
Bassguitar: Thijs Mulder
https://blackrabbitofficial.com/
https://www.facebook.com/OfficialBlackRabbit
DEVASTROSITY – “EVISCERATING DESOLATION”
Label: Comatose Music
Release date: october 24th 2025
Genre: Brutal Death Metal
For fans of: Brodequin | Putridity | Disgorge | Devangelic
All men are equal in the pit. As flesh and features dissolve and brittle bones crack and fracture, we all scream the same. Each river of blood runs together to form an intermingled crimson sea, where no status, stature, name or dream can be distinguished. As entrails fall to the floor from torn torsos they rush together like glistening serpents, gathering in some unspeakable, slippery orgy of alien pleasures. There is no dignity, no honour, when we come undone.
From Kediri in East Java, Indonesia come Devastrosity; a new venture into audio violence from a trio of musicians with a wealth of experience in the fertile Indonesian brutal death metal scene. Having introduced themselves with the limited edition Human Depravation demo last year, they are now ready to unleash the blood storm of their full length debut album – Eviscerating Desolation.
After an eerie, skin-crawling intro ‘Human Depravation’ casts the listener down into the depths of hell. Frantic drumming, massive riffs and utterly inhuman vocals, all delivered with wicked precision and evil intent; the band switching from face-peeling speed to a broken crawl through decaying corpses in the space between breaths. Despite the overwhelming onslaught of death and dismemberment, Eviscerating Desolation possesses an unnerving clarity to its sound – with the varied elements of sadistic savagery that imbue annihilating tracks like ‘Morbid Desires’ distinct and discernible. Every track on this relentless ride to oblivion is infused with an uncontrollable need to kill and Eviscerating Desolation delivers blow after sickening blow. ‘The Dealer Of Death’ is absolutely crushing, its rich, thick guitars breaking out into riffs that connect at a gut level and put a sick smile of contentment on your face. ‘Parasitic Epidemic’ is bewildering in its crazed rhythms and twisted riffs as it gnaws at the frayed edges of your sanity and finally we come to ‘Cadaveric Feast’, perhaps the most horrific track of all. This is a rabid gore-soaked nightmare to the bloody end, as Devastrosity try to ensure that there is no recognisable remnant of your body left before they depart.
Devastrosity have been welcomed into the deranged ranks of the Comatose Music army and Eviscerating Desolation will be discharged upon the world in a flood of bile and venom on October 24th, adorned in the eye-gouging artwork of Rudi GorgingSuicide (Avulsed, Devangelic, Gutrectomy etc). This is not for the curious, casual listener…this is brutal death metal at its disease ridden, corpse consuming, flesh-rending best. Intense to the last drop of blood.
Line-up:
Billy - Drums
Roby - Guitar/Bass
Ardian - Vocals
https://www.comatosemusic.com/
https://www.facebook.com/devastrosity
MEAT
5000 RECORDS
proudly presents the SPLIT CD 'SLAUGHTERHOUSE OF AGONY',
featuring two of the heaviest forces in underground death metal. GRIM
FATE and MANCUERDA each contribute three tracks, two
originals and one devastating cover (Autopsy and Celtic Frost, respectively),
for a total of six tracks of uncompromising, crushing metal.
GRIM FATE delivers their signature blend of suffocating riffs, relentless grooves, and pure old-school aggression, while MANCUERDA matches them with heavy, lompe death metal that hits hard and leaves a lasting impression. Together, the split captures the raw energy and brutality of underground death metal at its finest.
Kind regards, Greg / Meat 5000 Records
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Horror Pain Gore Death Productions brings together two generations of Puerto Rican Death Metal who collide on the split release Putrid Sanctity!
First up on the chopping block is Necronemesis, who return to HPGD vomiting forth two blistering tracks of unforgiving Death Metal. Necronemesis present their most extreme material to date, following up on the 'Warfield Forever' EP released back in 2023.
Formed
in 2022, Gangrenesia is a slamming, brutal Death Metal band from Caguas, Puerto
Rico, and represents the island’s new wave of extreme underground brutality.
Making their HPGD debut, Gangrenesia blends crushing slam riffs with the raw
aggression of old-school Death Metal, with a sound that is grotesque,
relentless, and straight to the point.
Putrid Sanctity delivers bone-snapping breakdowns, guttural vocals, and fast-paced chaos for fans of Belphegor, Bodybox, Cannibal Corpse, Death, Dying Fetus, Immolation, Massacre, Mordax, Mortician, PeelingFlesh, Sanguisugabogg, Suffocation, and Snuffed On Sight.
Listen to the single "Seed" by Necronemesis at https://youtu.be/wBnDBfnPv8g
Listen to the single "Strangled By An Umbilical Cord" by Gangrenesia at https://youtu.be/uEQqLxonevc
Pre-order the CD for only $8 at http://shop.horrorpaingoredeath.com/products/necronemesis-gangrenesia-putrid-sanctity-cd
Pre-order the Digital Download for only $4.44 at https://hpgd.bandcamp.com/album/putrid-sanctity
Tracklisting:
1. Necronemesis - Seed
2. Necronemesis - Depths
3. Gangrenesia - Strangled By An Umbilical Cord
4. Gangrenesia - Gargling Womb Infested Puss And Maggots
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Connecticut-based
trad-doom/psychedelic metal entity HARMOZEL returns with its
newest album, SONGS OF THE HUNGRY GHOSTS. HARMOZEL was born
in the temples built by Elder, Candlemass, and Cirith Ungol. The band blends
bold experimentation and a Gregorian chant-inspired grandeur for a daring twist
on classic doom.
Featuring eight unique and haunting tracks, Songs of the Hungry Ghosts delivers furnace-forged riffs hammered into a kaleidoscope of blood and hallucinatory visions.
Songs of the Hungry Ghosts is out now. Order the album at https://harmozel.bandcamp.com/album/songs-of-the-hungry-ghosts
Tracklisting:
1) Burning
2) Know Thyself
3) A Hero's Journey
4) The Fall Of Pistis Sophia
5) Tara Of The Liberating Knives
6) Thich Quang Duc
7) The Screams Of Dying Children
8) Jets Of Blood Coiling Up The Muddy Needle
All music and lyrics on Songs of the Hungry Ghosts were written and performed by Pat Jenkinson. The album was mixed at Primordial Sound Studios by Pat Jenkinson and mastered at Audiosiege Mastering.
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The band tracked both the LP and EP at Band Mother Recording with none other than Michael Sabatini (Attacker) behind the board. The final mastering touch came courtesy of legendary engineer Alan Douches (West West Side Music), whose resume reads like a metal hall of fame: Aerosmith, Obituary, Nile, The Ramones, Dying Fetus, and beyond
The digital album's release date is 17 October 2025, and the EP's release date is 14 November 2025.
Tracklist
1. Bastard Skull
2. After The Plague
3. Time is the Destroyer
4. Beyond The Fray
5. Iconoclast
6. The Last Death
7. Catch Kill Release
8. Chaos Order
Bonus Tracks:
9. More Dread
10. Impalement
11. Raw Nerve
Born from a chance reunion at a Mercyful Fate show in Brooklyn on November 13, 2022, Bastard Skull unites a crew of seasoned veterans with deep roots in the thrash underground. The spontaneous spark between John Blicharz (Annunanki, Blood Feast, Dusk) and Tom Lorenzo (Blood Feast, Without End) lit the fuse. Joined shortly after by George Kostadimas and Mark Mari (Sneak Attack), Bastard Skull formed like a sonic supernova, driven by decades of pure metal instinct.
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NEWS 11.10.2025
NEWS 4.10.2025
Aber diese Woche hat man dann endlich wieder Zeit gefunden, um sich mal wieder nen bissel was an leckerem unbekanntem Metalstoff einzuverleiben und seine „geistigen Ergüsse"aufs Papier zu bringen.
NECROMASS DESECRATION – “TUMBA / BLACK VOMIT 666 / HELLROT” ((LIVE SPLIT DVD)
MASTER OF CRUELTY - " MONUMENT OF THE FORSAKEN"(TAPE) HAMMER
HELLAVENGER – „ THE PRIMORDIAL FIRE“ (LP)
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„AURA DER DUNKELHEIT“ ist die
zweite Single Veröffentlichung aus XIV DARK CENTURIES’ kommendem
Werk „AUS URALTER ZEIT“. Während „Unendlichkeit“ noch tief im
Geist des Black Metal verwurzelt war, entfaltet sich hier ein anderer Pfad: Es
ertönt ein gewaltiges Werk welches am ehesten im Melodic Death Metal beheimatet
ist, durchsetzt von gelegentlichen Einflüssen des Power Metal. Die Band beweist
erneut ihre Kunst, über die engen Schranken der Genres hinauszuschreiten und
verschiedene Strömungen zu einem eigenständigen Klangbild zu verweben. Das Lied
pulsiert mit treibender Rhythmik, getragen von hymnischer Melodik, und offenbart
eine erhabene Klangweite, die zugleich wild und majestätisch wirkt. Auch
lyrisch setzen die Musiker ihre Reise ins Unbekannte gekonnt fort – hinaus ins
Unergründliche, in jene Sphären, die jenseits des Menschlichen liegen. Erzählt
wird die Geschichte einer uralten Wesenheit, älter als die Erde selbst, ein
Mysterium aus den Zeiten vor der Zeit, das nun aus finstrer Aura wieder
hervorstrebt.
Der Song „Unendlichkeit“ erscheint auf allen gängigen Streaming Portalen und auf der Bandcamp Seite der Band am Donnerstag dem 02.10.2025. Dazu wird am selben Tag um 19 Uhr ein entsprechendes Lyrik Video auf youtube veröffentlicht. https://youtu.be/d5QN7XYHMqE
Tracklist :
01 Aus den Nebeln der...
02 Unendlichkeit
03 Aura der Dunkelheit
04 Rachelust der Ewigkeit
05 Das Portal
06 Aus eiskaltem Nebel
07 Wo Flüche leis' geflüstert
08 In kalten Hallen
09 Was ewig liegt
10 Nahab
Das zugehörige neue Album „Aus uralter Zeit“ wird als Digi-Pack-CD, LP und als Download am 05.12.2025 veröffentlicht. Außerdem wird eine limitierte Auflage der CD in einer sehr, sehr aufwendigen Spezial Box Edition mit einigen Extras erhältlich sein. Lasst euch überraschen, dazu gibt es später mehr.
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Genre: Black Metal
Label: Folter Records
Distributed by: Alive
Release: 03.10.2025
FROSTED UNDERGROWTH, die 2016 mit ihrer exzellenten „Under Satans Sun“-EP erstmals auf sich aufmerksam machten, sind im Mai dieses Jahres zu Folter Records gestoßen. Wir sind stolz, nun mit „Unchained“ das verdammt großartige neue Album dieser Band aus NRW präsentieren zu können, die sich die Ehrung und Bewahrung traditionellen Black Metals auf die Fahnen geschrieben hat!
„Unchained“ besticht in seiner Kompromisslosigkeit, den Geist der Vergangenheit ins Heute zu transferieren. Es existieren keine symphonischen oder überbetont progressiven Ansätze auf „Unchained“ – es ist stattdessen eine pure, radikale, spielerisch äußerst geschickte Umsetzung dessen, was einst den nordischen Second-Wave-Black Metal ausmachte, angereichert mit einer subtilen melodischen Tiefe.
Dabei erzeugen FROSTED UNDERGROWTH in ihren oft rasenden, von abartig frostigen Vocals geprägten Kompositionen eine kalte und so abweisende wie – für die richtigen Leute – anziehende Intensität, die der eines wegweisenden Werkes wie Setherials „Nord“ gleichkommt.
FROSTED UNDERGROWTH ist für alle Beteiligten nicht allein eine Band, sondern auch eine Überzeugung, eine Lebenseinstellung. Zu ihren wichtigen Einflüssen zählen die frühen Celtic Frost, Pest (Swe), Gorgoroth, Nargaroth und Taake. Der Bandname symbolisiert dabei eine verborgene, dunkle Kraft, die den Wald sterben lässt, aber zugleich nährt. Er spielt damit auf das Böse und Zerstörerische im Menschen an, welches das Leben zerfrisst, aus dem aber gleichzeitig Kraft geschöpft werden kann.
Raise the Banner of Pure Black Metal!
Tracklist
1. Bloodshed in the Name of God - 6:05
2. Glacier on Permafrost - 4:55
3. Master's Dominion - 6:42
4. Mist of Plague - 5:52
5. Raven Pt. III - 4:54
6. Raise the Banner - 4:38
7. Nightsky Above the Dark Absence – 7:33
Total: 40:39
Line-up
White Wolf: Bass, Vocals (backing)
Deathroned: Vocals, Guitars
Melkor: Drums
Undead: Guitars
Kompositionen und Texte:
Frosted Undergrowth
Aufnahme, Mix und Master: Deathroned Production.
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Missouri metal band DEGRAVE are threatening the status quo with the release of their new album, METALITHIC. The band's fourth and most maniacal album boasts 9 unyielding tracks of pure, bullshit-free metal.
For fans of : Anthrax, D.R.I., Exodus, Motorhead, Municipal Waste, Obituary, Overkill, Pantera, Slayer, and Toxic Holocaust
Order the CD at https://degrave.bigcartel.com/
DEGRAVE will mark the release of Metalithic with a CD Release show at Rose Music Hall in Columbia, MO on Saturday, September 27. Support will come from Orphan Source and Soul Terminus. For tickets, visit https://rosemusichall.com/
Check out the official music video for the album's lead single, "Every Fucking Day." Watch now at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=czTuDBWILJ8
Tracklist:
1) Usurper of Flame
2) Sing the Body Electric
3) Every Fucking Day
4) Lockdown
5) Abort the Court
6) Living In A Smokescreen
7) Ignis Accendere
8) Burn Up the Sky
9) Death Is
Metalithic was produced by Chad Brown and DEGRAVE. The album was recorded by Conrad Hildebrand at Five Turn Production Studios, and mixed and mastered by John Breeden of Johnny DCat Entertainment.
Formed in 2016, DEGRAVE is an intense four-piece metal act schooled by metal masters of the past. The band showcases a highly-crafted musical skill with originality, and not accompanied by any pretentious attitude. Thrash or be thrashed!
Line-Up:
Clyde Daniels - Guitars, Vocals
Dylan Volmert - Guitars, Vocals
Isaiah "Cliff" Curtis - Bass
Caleb Bethel - Drums
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Seattle (WA) - Having recently released its explosive debut, HIGH RISK, HYPERSTRIKE is pleased to present the official video for album track, "LEAVING YOU AGAIN."
Click the following link to watch and listen: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vuLjvIJyz8w
A high-octane collision of anthemic clean vocals, bone-crushing riffs, punk-fueled drum fire, and the razor edge of melodic death metal, Hyperstrike deliver danger with every track. This is metal built like an action movie soundtrack: explosive, relentless, and larger than life.
Purchase/Stream High Risk:
https://hyperstrikeband.bandcamp.com/album/high-risk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gSfVWWbHNyQ
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Explosive. Relentless. Unstoppable. This is the soundtrack to chaos.
“Meltdown” — the core goes critical, and the blast is unstoppable.
“Leaving You Again” — love is a weapon… and heartbreak is the trigger.
“High Risk” — play the game, roll the dice… win it all, or lose your life.
“Shadowbound” — where the darkness hunts… and only the cursed survive.
“Warning Shot” — one bullet in the chamber… and mania in his eyes.
“Slug City” — neon streets, blood on the asphalt… nobody gets out alive.
“Steel Heart” — forged in fire, unbreakable, unstoppable.
“Slowman” — you can’t outrun fate… when death walks at your speed.
“King of the Slain” — one battlefield, one crown… and a throne of bones.
“Savage Sword” — sharpened for vengeance, raised for the final strike.
As if that weren't enough, Hyperstrike has released the demo for the official Hyperstrike video game! Play the game demo here https://hyperstrike.itch.io/hyperstrike-game-demo
while anticipating the album, just over the horizon.
High Risk.
No Risk. No Reward.
Track
Listing:
1. Meltdown
2. Leaving You Again
3. High Risk
4. Shadowbound
5. Warning Shot
6. Slug City
7. Steel Heart
8. Slowman
9. King of the Slain
10. Savage Sword
Credits:
Cover art - Mark Richards (Heavy Hand)
Produced, Mixed, and Mastered by Ben “Chop Daddy” Bennett
Lyrics and music by Hyperstrike.
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
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.
Devoted Art Propaganda will handle the EU release of the debut full-length album from new experimental black metal entity, CAŁ●. Titled “LUDZIE BŁĄDZĄCY W NOCY”, the album is set for a casette release on 31 October 2025. Fiadh Productions will take care of the US version.
The band introduces a new and uncompromising voice while the album explores dark and unsettling sounds. Can the band's ethos be captured with the words: “In rapture, against unity, before the guards, it drips inwards, CAŁ●”?
Ahead of the album’s release, the band has unveiled two advance tracks from the album.
Listen to “Kole” i “Za nim” : https://callo.bandcamp.com/ https://youtu.be/XPImrz7KMyI
Tracklist:
1 Zanim Się stało
2 Poza granice
3 Niesen
4 Zanim Było
5 Ogrom Bytu
6 Kole
7 Za Nim
8 Na dnie popiołu
9 W Wszechbycie
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Montreal (QC) - Canadian bruisers, DEADWOOD, have signed to Innerstrength Records! The band is set to release new EP, RITUALS OF A DYING LIGHT, on January 6, 2026.
A music video for the EP's first single,"Heretic," is available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qd3b7p4zTug
Deadwood uniquely blends death metal and hardcore to create a modern deathcore sound. Known for their heavy music and dark lyrics, their motto is "Make Deathcore Angry Again." The band aims to evoke terror and fear through their music, ensuring their performances are unforgettable.
Most importantly, the music of Deadwood caters to enthusiastic metalheads who crave pure brutality and violence.
The EP's second single, "Tales of Masscacre," is set to be unleashed with lethal intent on October 17.
Track
Listing:
1. Tales of Massacre
2. Heretic
3. Thirst for Blood
4. Whispers of Death
5. Echoes of the Fallen
Music and lyrics by Deadwood.
Recorded at EMNT studio January 2025.
Produced by Fred Element.
Mix and mastering by Fred Element.
Formed in the shadow of COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, Deadwood quickly carved out a place in the heavy scene with their dark, unrelenting sound. The lineup unites seasoned veterans: guitarist Fred (ex-The Plasmarifle, ex-Ion Dissonance), guitarist Stéphane (ex-Nova Spei, Iron Maiden tribute), drummer Charles (ex-Dismayd, Discovrey Through Tourment), and vocalist Derek, reuniting with Fred after a decade since their days in Malaga.
Drawing from the ferocity of Meshuggah, the brutality of Whitechapel, and the groove-driven power of Pantera, Deadwood delivers crushing riffs and haunting atmospheres steeped in true dark histories—from the Salem witch trials to the reign of Jack the Ripper.
Their catalog includes the EP Nemesis (2022), EP Inhuman (2023), and standout singles “Straightblade” (June 2023), “Djinn Pitts” (March 2024), and “Heretic” (April 2025). Known for their commanding live presence, Deadwood has toured Japan with Humanity's Last Breath and DVRK, stormed U.S. stages in 2025, opened twice for Born of Osiris in Montréal, and shook the grounds of Inkcarceration Festival 2025.
Currently on tour across Québec, Ontario, and New Brunswick, Deadwood is gearing up for their first European run in 2026 — bringing their brand of dark, murky heaviness to stages worldwide.
Line-up:
Fred Element - Guitars
Stephane Filion - Lead Guitars
Charles Etienne Lafrance - Drums
Derek Heynekemp - Vocals*
*Note: Vocals on the EP by Martin Demontigny.
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Wormholedeath
Records proudly welcomes CREMATE, the legendary Athens-based
death/thrash metal act, to their roster. The band is set to release their
much-anticipated EP READY TO FIGHT on November 7, 2025, marking
a fierce return that bridges their cult 1990s roots with a fresh, modern sonic
assault.
Formed in 1991 in Alimos, Athens by high school friends Christos (guitar/vocals) and Leonidas (drums), CREMATE quickly carved out a raw and aggressive niche blending death and thrash metal—drawing inspiration from titans like Kreator and Sodom. Their 1993 demo End of Time garnered international acclaim through critical reviews, radio play, and devoted underground support.
Following lineup changes and relentless live shows praised by Metal Hammer and other media, CREMATE released the 7" EP Enchanting Black Recess in 1995 via Dark Side Records. However, a full-length album never materialized as the band disbanded soon after.
In 2021, founder Christos reignited CREMATE alongside drummer George and longtime collaborator Akis Pastras (Dexter Ward, Damon Systema, Nightfall). Revisiting their seminal demo, Christos re-envisioned the material by infusing dark synthesized atmospheres, samples, and new arrangements that intensify the band’s signature 90s death/thrash fury.
The result is Ready To Fight, a 4-track EP embodying raw energy through a contemporary production lens. It features three reworked classics—“Another Pain Born” reborn as “Human,” “Die as You Lived” enhanced with haunting violin by Lusty Apricot—and the brand-new title track showcasing a blistering solo from Marios Iliopoulos (Nightrage). Recorded and mixed by Akis Pastras and mastered by George Nerantzis (Abbath, Rotting Christ, Gus G.), the EP delivers an uncompromising fusion of vintage aggression and modern dark textures.
Ready To Fight symbolizes CREMATE’s powerful rebirth, honoring their 1993 cult demo while boldly pushing forward. The EP is a must-listen for fans of authentic death/thrash metal with an atmospheric edge—heavy, relentless, and uniquely dynamic.
Tracklist
1. Die As You Lived
2. Human
3. Cerebral Pain
4. Ready To Fight
Line up:
Chris C: Vocals/Bass
Akis Pastras: Rhythm/Lead Guitars
The Goat: Drums
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DYING VICTIMS PRODUCTIONS is proud to present TYRANN’S amazing two album, DJÄVULENS MUSIK & BESATT, on CD format. Vinyl editions were released by Electric Assault Records.
The Swedish supergroup TYRANN is currently working on their third album, but in the meantime, both of their killer albums are finally available on cd! 2021 Djävulens Musik started their powergrab of the old school heavy metal scene and sophomore album Besatt (2023) cemented their position. Add selected, highly energetic live shows and you know why headbangers from far and away love this band. Extremely catchy, traditional heavy metal, always to the point rather than loosing themselves in too long song structures.
Line-up:
Jakob Ljungberg - Drums
Tobias Lindqvist - Vocals, Bass
Joseph Tholl - Guitars
From Stockholm, Sweden
Release date:
21st November
Release info:
CD with sticker and obi.
Tracklist
1 Djävulens Musik
2 DMFOOHMP
3 Brinn Med Mig
4 Den Andra Siden
5 Satanisk Majestat
6 Sodom
7 Undergang
8 Tyrann
9 Transylvanien
10 Face the Tyrant
11 Varje Sekund Och Andetag
12 Besatt
13 Omen
14 Knytna¨ve Fran Underjorden
15 Ingen Tid For Oss
16 Ra Energi
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DE PROFUNDIS – “THE GOSPEL OF ROT” (EP)
Label: Independent Release
Release date: october 1st 2025
Genre: Death Metal
For fans of: Death | Morbid Angel | Immolation | Nocturnus
How we have fallen, how our empire has crumbled…our values and learning trampled into the dust as we kneel before altars to idiocy and greed. We offer prayers to the war machine, no longer abhorring the taking of life, but raging in our ignorance we fervently debate which lives are suitable for sacrifice and which children deserve no future. Truth has become a malleable property, no longer a definable absolute and manipulation is now an applauded art form. Our gods cradle missiles while we twitch in nervous anxiety, awaiting the latest incarnation of the hand held devices that consume our identity, our reason and our morality. We are naught but rot…
“The Gospel Of Rot is both a warning and a weapon – a sonic rebellion against the forces that seek to silence and subjugate. De Profundis offers not salvation but a wake-up call…”- De Profundis
Celebrating 20 years of death dealing and devastation, De Profundis have returned with a rejuvenated line-up and a brand new EP of stunning power and intensity. The Gospel Of Rot brings together four tracks of furious death metal and masterful musicianship into a manifesto of resistance against the empty vessels that rule us, dragging our civilisation into a mire of degradation. Beginning with ‘I: Corruption’ we are hit by a torrent of classic death metal that makes incursions into the realms of thrash and black metal, thriving in the fluid boundaries between the genres. New vocalist Stefano Bassi immediately makes his mark with deep, guttural tones of depth and substance and second new addition to the ranks, bassist Simon McAuliffe, is immediately noticeable too, punching through the mix, an intrinsic part of this new chapter for De Profundis. Despite the remarkable work this band have produced over the years, by the midpoint of second song, ‘II: Deception’ it’s a struggle not to immediately embrace The Gospel Of Rot as their finest work to date. On one level it’s direct, hard-hitting and straight between the eyes – on another there are so many subtle shifts, touches and nuances that set it apart from the rest of the field. The vocal delivery in ‘III: Indoctrination’ is imperious, the drumming overwhelming, the lead playing simply brilliant. Every progression, every passage, every scuttling spider-legged scale and formidable blast on this EP is just right, crafted to perfection. The Gospel Of Rot concludes with a raging cover of Sepultura’s classic ‘Subtraction’ and De Profundis have made it their own; sublimely executed it slots into place as an integral part of a magnificently engineered death metal machine. With incredible performances and incredible songs, De Profundis are back at the very top of their game.
Mixed and mastered by Matt Jones at Capsaarx Studios (Fury, Vanitas, Dakesis etc) The Gospel Of Rot sounds magnificent, with exquisite tones and a perfect balance between clarity and power. The final hallmarks of quality have been applied with the wonderful artwork of Pierre-Alain D. of 3mmi Design (Necrodeath, Scar Symmetry, The Crawling etc) and it’s hard to see how The Gospel Of Rot could have been any better. The fight back begins on October 1st!
“…the rot is everywhere — and it’s time to tear it down.”- De Profundis
Line-up:
Stefano Bassi - Vocals
Shoi Sen - Guitars
Paul Nazarkardeh - Guitars
Simon McAuliffe - Bass
Tom Atherton - Drums
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Finnish black metal -group MOURNIATY has already pricked ears with their first two single releases, Kyynelten Virta & All Your Lies, sung respectively in Finnish and English.
On the third and final single preceding the MUSTA MAA -debut album (to be released on 7th of November through Inverse Records), the band yet again refuses to bow down before anyone building places of worship, but will rather see them fall with their shrines.
Listen to 'Shrines' on streaming services: https://push.fm/fl/mourniaty-shrines
"The song is about the downfall of different religions without singling out any specific one, song writer Karulainen states.
So you better watch the skies at nighttime, since the stars will shine like the eyes of the serpentine!"
Biography:
When you get fed up with Christianity and Paganism starts to arouse your interest, interesting things are often created. Sometimes this process needs an accelerant, which is exactly what happened when Karulainen and Metällinen found themselves to be merged in the same family tree. Now, what else would fresh, Finnish relatives do but make aggressive noises together? This gave an outlet for the music Karulainen had already been writing.
Finnish Mourniaty began its life as a smoldering project already in 2015. It burst into raging fire five years later, when situations in life permitted concentrating on music full-time. When bass player Tenho joined the group in 2022, Mourniaty finally became a real band instead of two men with backing tracks.
Karulainen describes Mourniaty’s music as black metal, which combines mid-tempo grooves and even symphonic arrangements combined with lyrics sung in both Finnish and English, which revolve around themes of Paganism and Anti-Christianity. The debut album, “Musta maa” (Black Earth), will be released thru Inverse records on digital platforms and in cd-format in November of 2025. What a perfect soundtrack for the darkest season of the year.
Listen to the first single 'Kyynelten virta': https://push.fm/fl/mourniaty-kyynelten-virta
Listen to the second single 'All Your Lies': https://push.fm/fl/mourniaty-lies
Mourniaty - Musta maa (Album 2025)
Track list:
01. Ajan saattama
02. Musta maa
03. All Your Lies
04. Aika Roudan
05. Shrines
06. Kyynelten virta
07. Seventh Seal
08. A Son of the Plague
09. Sodomia
10. Pyhä on valani
Line-up:
Metällinen - drums
Tenho - bass
Liekkiö - guitar
Karulainen - vocals & guitar
Mixed by Karulainen & Joona Rinne / Deep Noise Studios
Mastered by Saku Moilanen / Deep Noise Studios
Album cover by Karulainen
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Watch the video for "Hanging Tree": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z2tYvYekTnw
According to Kathodos, “Hanging Tree” is the catchiest song on Parasomnia: Pavor Nocturnus. The track features a hidden lyrical concept meant to be discovered by only the most astute listeners. The idea was to create a surreal, dream-like atmosphere that brings the listener back to ancient times. The music video features the explosive second half of ‘Hanging Tree’. Some of the imagery in the video is taken from ‘La Vie et la Passion de Jesus Christ’, a French silent film from 1903. The film’s colors and religious nature fit the song perfectly. I am featured in the video to portray the lyrical orator while Lavinia enhanced it with her sultry dancing.”
Kathodos previously released a music video for the track “A Memory Dwindles…” (Spotify), which is a song about a person haunted by a horrifying memory of seeing a child falling off a rooftop and features footage from the 1920 silent film, The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari.
“Parasomnia: Pavor Nocturnus” is meant to be experienced as a sequence of strange dreams. It comprises a listening journey of confusing, dark, beautiful, scary, comical, twisted, psychotic, and bizarre dreams. The album takes the listener on a dark and sometimes terrifying journey of strange voices, bizarre sounds, beautiful moments, maddening architecture, and intricate instrumentation. It is highly unique, making use of hypnotising drones, occult rituals, odd lyrics, and hidden meanings. Listeners will hear something new each time they play the album.
Kathodos, the man behind the project, conceptualised the band in 2019 as an "experiment in darkness". Having previously performed as a rock musician, he sought to create something darker. The album's atmosphere was conjured from the best fragments of his dreams and the worst fragments of his nightmares. The entire album was composed in the spring of 2021 after lying dormant for nearly two years. Following another period of latency, most of the instrumentation and vocals were recorded in the spring of 2022. A difficult period in late 2022 delayed the project until 2023, when the rest of the album was finally recorded. Lavinia was recruited in late 2023 to provide soprano, spoken word vocals, and guitar on a few tracks. Kathodos also produced, mixed, and mastered the album in late 2023 and early 2024. After gaining a strong following from the few people who happened upon the initial release, Kathodos signed with Rune Serpent Europa in 2025 to reach a wider audience.
Kathodos is a studio-only project and does not perform live. A second album is currently in the works. The band has also appeared on two official compilations released by Rune Serpent Europa: Laibach Tribut - Schlecht Und Ironisch, for which Kathodos covered the Laibach song "White Law" and Saturno Butto tribute “The Five Senses”, contributing the track "Death & Rebirth".
Pre-order the CD version of “Parasomnia: Pavor Nocturnus” via The Circle Music (worldwide distributor for this release): https://thecirclemusic.gr/product-category/distributed-stuff/?filter_artist-name=kathodos
Kathodos’ “Parasomnia: Pavor Nocturnus” is recommended for fans of Nurse With Wound, Coil and Current 93.
Tracklist:
1. Phantom of the Throne Room
2. A Memory Dwindles…
3. …Window
4. The Dark Priests
5. Hanging Tree
6. Message Sent to Earth
Kathodos are:
Kathodos – all instrumentation, vocals, lyrics, sounds, composition, production, mixing and mastering
except:
Lavinia - soprano, spoken word and guitar
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Hi
everybody,Petr from PARAT PRODUCTIONS, Czech Republic, here. On Tuesday, September 23, we commemorated the sad anniversary of the passing of
René Krystyn, known as Fusaty, founder, guitarist, and singer of Czech
death/doom legend DISSOLVING OF PRODIGY, who left this world
involuntarily in 2013 at the age of only 39.
After the death of my great friend, I am trying to keep his musical legacy "alive" and spread it to music collectors around the world by re-releasing his band's recordings.
Symbolically, on the occasion of this sad anniversary, I am bringing news to the metal world that on January 30, 2026, Pařát Productions will release a vinyl version of DISSOLVING OF PRODIGY's last studio song from 2010. "ZLODEJSKÁ SVETELKA" was first released on a separate CD on May 11 this year, so as a fan and collector, I see the LP version as another (necessary) step.
The CD "Zlodejska svetelka" can still be ordered from the Pařátshop . Over 3/4 of the print run has already been sold out. The bigotry CD "Step To The Grave", released in April 2023 on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the band's recording, which preceded the formation of DISSOLVING OF PRODIGY, is nearing complete sell-out. Approximately 20 copies remain in stock. It can be ordered at Pařátshop .
What will the LP "Zlodějská světélka" look like? Why the symbolic date of January 30, 2026? And what other DISSOLVING OF PRODIGY re-edition will be released by Pařát Productions on that day? We'll talk about that in November .
Listen to the recording on YouTube channel Pařát Productions https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EJKrFppXUrk
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The
Brazilian Heavy Metal band, MORTTICIA, has released the
single "MISTAKES", the first power ballad of their
career, bringing deep reflections on the mistakes we make throughout life and
how they shape our path toward the inevitable end, giving meaning and purpose
to existence. "After all, if from birth to death everything went right and
we only did what was expected of us, our life would be nothing more than the
flight of a bird with the predictable trajectory from the nest to the
grave," highlights the band.
Listen to "Mistakes" on all streaming platforms or via the link below: https://open.spotify.com/intl-pt/track/6jtLp2GtJpI7TPMvfNUf9J?si=ffa3e84bc4a141a8
About the composition, the band also comments: "It is a song in which we carefully worked on the melodies to create one of those addictive ballads like those of Helloween or Angra. For the first time, we worked with an arranger for the keyboards, and this elevated the instrumental to another level."
Founded in 2010 in the Brazilian city of Alegrete-RS, Mortticia moved in 2012 to Porto Alegre-RS and became one of the Brazilian exponents of the New Wave of Traditional Heavy Metal (N.W.O.T.H.M.), a movement that has been gaining strength on the global scene by revitalizing the classic sound of the genre with a more modern and sophisticated approach, without straying from its essence. The band’s discography includes several singles, an EP released physically on CD and cassette tape by labels in Romania and Brazil, and now they are preparing to present their long-awaited debut album.
The current lineup of Mortticia features Lucas Zawacki on vocals, Lucio Brenner on rhythm guitar, Gustavo Galho on lead guitar, Guilherme Hoppen on bass, and Doug Mansur on drums.
"Mistakes" was produced by renowned music producer Renato Osorio, former member of Hibria, and features the participation of Rafael Kurai in the keyboard arrangements. The cover art, signed by artist Gus Bringel, visually translates the essence of the song by bringing together elements such as the bird, the cemetery, and the figure of Mortticia, in a composition marked by colors and strokes reminiscent of the classic albums of the 80s and 90s. The promotional photography is by José Florêncio.
https://pestrecords.bandcamp.com
http://www.linktr.ee/mortticia.metal
Augustus Omnipotens is a conceptual journey through the rise of Octavian, later Augustus, the first Emperor of Rome. Each track captures a key moment in his path: from avenging Julius Caesar’s death, through political alliances and brutal battles, to the final triumph of peace under the Pax Romana. The lyrics weave together history, mythology, and personal legacy, portraying Augustus not only as a ruler but as a symbol of transformation, from civil war and betrayal to order and empire. It’s an album about power, fate, and the price of immortality.
Driven by a visceral blend of blackened death metal, the music amplifies the narrative’s intensity: ferocious riffs embody the chaos of war, thunderous drums echo the march of legions, and sinister growls summon the weight of fate and bloodshed. In Augustus Omnipotens, music and lyrics merge into a monumental opus, where history is not only told but felt.
Tracklist
01 – In Aeternam
02 – Octavianus
03 – Caesar Divi Filius
04 – Gladium Stringere
05 – Triuvirat
06 – Dura Lex Sed Lex
07 – Mortem Proditorum
08 – Mylae Invicta
09 – Dedecus Magni Lepidi
10 – Ultimum Bellum
11 – Pax Romana
About DEOS:
Formed in 2014 by Fabio Battistella, Jack Graved, and Loïc Depauwe, DEOS have built a reputation for combining the ferocity of extreme metal with a passion for Ancient Rome that extends through their lyrics, artwork, and stagecraft. Their debut Ghosts of the Empire arrived in 2015, followed by In Nomine Romae in 2017 and extensive touring across France, Switzerland, and beyond. In 2021 they began work on their third record Furor Belli, mastered by J.-F. Dagenais (Kataklysm, Ex Deo) and released in 2022 via Wormholedeath, which led to the North Imperial Tour MMXXII. Over the past years they have continued to spread their vision of Roman metal across Europe, including London’s legendary Cart & Horses.
Now, with Augustus Omnipotens, DEOS take their concept further than ever before. Recorded between autumn 2024 and spring 2025 and once again mastered by Dagenais, the album is both a celebration of Rome’s past and a declaration of the band’s future.
DEOS are:
Jack “Janus” Graved (bass, vocals)
Fabio Battistella (guitar, backing vocals)
Cédric “Cedd” Boehm (guitar, backing vocals)
Loïc Depauwe (drums).
www.youtube.com/@deos-official9793/
www.facebook.com/deos.legio
SPEEDCLAW are a Croatian metal band that have been delivering raw heavy metal since 2015. First came the aptly titled Iron Speed EP in 2016, and the Beast in the Mist EP followed the next year. Between the two short-lengths, SPEEDCLAW wielded exuberant-yet-reverent steel of early ‘80s vintage, an era when the NWOBHM was in full steam and speed metal was in its nascent days. The uptick in professionalism and POWER from one EP to the next certainly heightened expectations for what the Croatians could do on a full-length.
At last here, Stardust is that full-length, and SPEEDCLAW show everything – and MORE – they’re capable of. Taking all the electricity and excitement of those two EPs and amplifying ‘em with a certain starpower, Stardust is indeed aptly titled. That aforementioned uptick in power & professionalism play out to its fullest extent across this eight-song / 33-minute stick of dynamite, all whilst retaining SPEEDCLAW’s early edge. Stardust is actually a semi-conceptual album: four of the eight tracks are thematically connected, forming a narrative, while the remaining songs stand independently. The conceptual “Night Side” features four songs that tell a story inspired by the band’s life on the road and everything that comes with it.
Keeping their original sound but just ramping it up – truly, you can imagine the band slaying huge stages to this – on Stardust do SPEEDCLAW dependably deliver melodic, bursting-at-the-seams riffs and an authentically old-school flair, still heavily rooted in classic heavy metal traditions but with a raw edge that reflects their own identity. Just clear enough, never overdriven by crunch, and with an ancient earthiness, Stardust was recorded at the GIS studio in Croatia by none other than Let 3's Matej Zec, a well-established Croatian musician. Mixing and mastering were done by Enforcer's Olof Wikstrand, who also makes an appearance on one of the songs on the album. Get showered in Stardust and prepare to be ensnared by SPEEDCLAW!
Line-up:
Dorian Perušic - Drums
Luka Hrelja - Guitars
Luka Jurišic - Guitars
Silvano Cosic - Vocals, Bass
From Rijeka, Croatia
Artwork:
Velio Josto
Release date:
21st November
Release info:
Regular LP edition on black vinyl, with insert, poster, sticker, postcard and download code.
Special LP edition on blue vinyl, with insert, poster, sticker, postcard, download code and patch.
CD with sticker and obi
Tracklist
1 Tonight
2 Allnighter
3 Queen of the Night
4 Nightwatch
5 Fly Hight
6 Crystal Light
7 White Town Rider
8 The Curse Never Dies
www.dyingvictims.com
https://dyingvictimsproductions.bandcamp.com/
IRREPARABLE-„ THE FATE OF ALL LIFE”
Melbourne, Australia-based IRREPARABLE are set to release their new album, “The Fate Of All Life”, on October 17th via These Hands Melt. This introspective and emotional musical canvas sees the band weaving together industrial black metal, goth and darkwave to create a sound that is both haunting and cathartic.
The album is a monument to the reality of the human condition, exploring themes of cyclical suffering and death. IRREPARABLE has expertly laid the foundations of a personal apocalypse, aptly titled “The Fate Of All Life”, which is reflected in their poignant quote: “We rise to the sky from the sea, only to come pouring down”.
The new album will be available as a limited edition CD Digipack and a limited Vinyl LP (150 copies) in red transparent, as well as on all major digital platforms.
In support of the album, the band released a lyric video to the track "Failure to Thrive" with a music video for the lead single "Forever Remain" coming on 1 October. The band will celebrate the release of the “The Fate Of All Life” at The Leadbeater, Richmond, VIC (Australia) with Burden Man, The Nihilistic Front and Nighteyes on November 29th.
Tracklist:
1. Revelations
2. Upon Malignant Shores
3. Forever Remain
4. Exposed
5. Failure to Thrive
6. 140283
7. Death in a Time Capsule
IRREPARABLE are:
D.B. - Guitar, Electronics
N.M. - Vocals
M.B. - Bass
Album credits:
All Music by D.B.
All Lyrics by N.M.
Guest vocals on “Exposed” & “Death In A Time Capsule”
by Carline Van Roos
Violin on “Forever Remain” written and performed by Hayley Anderson
Additional vocal harmonies on “Death In A Time Capsule” by D.B.
Recorded and mixed by D.B.
Mastered by Dav Byrne at Iridium Audio
Artwork by Promathiart
Design and Layout by Tryfar x These Hands Melt
https://thesehandsmelt.shop/
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https://www.facebook.com/irreparable2019
Horror Pain Gore Death Productions is set to release the new album from Wyoming's vicious Death Metal/Grindcore/Thrash act VIOLENT TESTIMONY. AGGRAVATE is now available for pre-order and will be released on October 17th in CD and Digital formats, along with merchandise.
For fans of: Napalm Death, Insect Warfare, Terrorizer, Wormrot, Blood Duster, Exhumed, Extreme Noise Terror, Nails, Birdflesh and Impaled Nazarene
Horror Pain Gore Death Productions welcomes Violent Testimony to the roster with the new album Aggravate! Residing in the barren wastelands of Cheyenne, Wyoming, Violent Testimony has brought a devastating combination of Grind/Death/Thrash to the Rocky Mountain region since 2022. Aggravate is all gas and no breaks, ripping through 21 crushing tracks in less than 26 minutes and delivering the aggressive, rowdy energy Violent Testimony has become known for in their scene.
Listen to the single "Psychotic Episode" at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TZh8Np4LGyY
Tracklisting:
1. God Complex Massacre
2. Piss Vomit Acid Corrosion
3. Isolation Torture
4. Perpetual Self-Execution
5. Cognitive Behavioral Restructuring
6. Flashbang Celebration
7. Mass Hysteria
8. Coercive Doctrines
9. Psychotic Episode
10. Left To Rot
11. Death Sentence Serenade
12. Insectual Penetration
13. Rider In The Night
14. Counterfeit
15. Obligatory Manifestation Of Infinite Grind
16. Aggravating Circumstances
17. Algorithmic Witch Hunt
18. Idiocracy Of Daily Life
19. S.O.W.
20. DrinkFightFuck (Blood Duster Cover)
21. Hit N' Run
www.youtube.com/user/horrorpaingoredeath/videos
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It was but 2021 when FATE’S HAND quietly emerged with their self-titled debut EP. Downplaying their membership, the Australians nevertheless possessed a wealth of veteran experience, with members hailing from such heavyweights as StarGazer and Mongrels Cross among others. As FATE’S HAND, they deftly drew from the primordial well of Northern lore and attacked in a savage foray of traditionalist heavy metal. In a word, Fate’s Hand was both old and new, surprising and unsurpassed.
Now flexing those same muscles across a full-length, FATE’S HAND at last arrive with their debut album, almost-too-perfectly titled Steel, Fire and Ice. With swords drawn and teeth bared, on Steel, Fire and Ice do FATE’S HAND sing an ode to victories on the physical and metaphysical battlefield. Whereas the Aussies’ debut EP totaled four songs, their debut album doubles that; as such, it more boldly and brazenly displays the full fathom of their powers and prowess. And like that EP, on Steel, Fire and Ice does visceral melody grasp tightly on the spear of classic heavy metal, hearkening to the genre’s progenitors and – in the same breath – taunting, daring the very same gods. Bloodied but unbowed, FATE’S HAND’s songwriting goes to more epic lengths whilst remaining urgent and impassioned, stoicism and bravado colliding headlong for a timeless sturm and drang that engages ever more as the album plays on to its penultimate conclusion. High drama as heavy metal, still surprising and unsurpassed!
FATE’S HAND keep the torch lit for fans of Judas Priest, King Diamond, Destruction, and Bathory. Turn the lights down and play it loud – glory to the brave with Steel, Fire and Ice!
Line-up:
Denimal - Battle Hymns
Gjoll - Iron Age Axe
Conscripts:
Artillery - Jarl Earl.
Additional sorcery and spellcasting - Rotten
From Australia
Tracklist
01 THE QUEST SPIRIT
02 FOUNT OF ALL WATERS
03 WOVEN IN SPACE AND TIME
404 IN THE DRAUGR DEEPS
05 FIRE REIGNS ONCE MORE
06 STARFORGER
07 THE COSMIC ASH
08 STALLION OF SKY AND SEAS
Artwork:
Paolo Girardi
Release date:
21st November
Release info:
Regular LP edition on black vinyl, with insert, poster, sticker, postcard and download code.
Special LP edition on grey vinyl, with insert, poster, sticker, postcard, download code and patch.
CD with sticker and obi.
www.dyingvictims.com
https://dyingvictimsproductions.bandcamp.com/
Label: Apocalyptic Witchcraft
Release date: november 28th 2025
Genre: Occult Black Metal
For fans of: Akercocke | Shining | Acherontas | Forgotten Tomb
It seems that every step you have taken, every choice you have made has led you to this place. You have fled from it, appalled by what you can sense within, but no matter where you run you find it waiting…an impossibility that can never be found, yet never left behind. In resignation…or is that anticipation now, lurking in the blackest corners of your heart…you turn and walk towards the crimson door, beneath his heavy gaze.
Formed in 2012 in the UK’s West Midlands, Suffering are exponents of occult black metal, conjurers of fevered nightmares and invokers of darkness and madness. Their music draws upon the oppressive weight of soul crushing doom and the violent fervour of the blackest metal, bringing them together in an elixir of spirit staining, mind warping venom. Their first arcane offering was the 2018 album, 11, which was followed by two EPs – Temen-Ni-Gru (11:11) in 2022 and last year’s Symphonies: Diabolis. Now, newly signed to Apocalyptic Witchcraft – a label which band front man Sturmgeist Fornicator Insultus describes as one that “…supports, encourages and thrives on pushing the boundaries within extreme music…” – they are ready to unveil their second full length album, their most enthralling and disturbing work to date, Things Seen But Always Hidden.
Notes of dread, enticement and sorrow emerge from the storm and lead you away from all you know and all you understand as first track, ‘The House With The Red Door’ begins. And once your disorientation and dislocation is complete it erupts into furious violence and intimidating domination. Walls of haunting, unnerving blackness close around you, fear rises from the gloom like mist and shadowed shapes seem to move within the enveloping sound. Each track bleeds into the next as Things Seen But Always Hidden progresses, an unbroken journey into the unknown. ‘The Chamber Of Breathtaking Delights’ ensnares you in a conflict of desolation and ecstasy, a dying of conscience and birthing of consuming depravation. Dark, doomed riffs providing a funeral procession for the self you once knew. Songs rise like unholy entities from the album’s fever dream torrent…the aching ritual, ineffable darkness and oppressive weight of ‘Consorting With The Devil’, ‘Apocrypha Through The Keyhole’s ragged, bloody conjuration – dust in the mouth and rust on the blade, its inescapable atmosphere a lament and glorification entwined. At the last, ‘Behind The Green Door’ brings together intensity and power, insistent rhythms, dread pronouncements and desolate melodies. Monolithic marches and ritualistic immolation, agony and remaking before a final release into an eternal screaming nightmare…
“The darkness and truth that lies within is far beyond what we had imagined possible. But remember, things are not always what they seem and some things are right in front of your face.”- Suffering
The way to Things Seen But Always Hidden will be revealed by Apocalyptic Witchcraft on November 28th. But remember, once you have set foot on this path there is no way back…
Line-up:
Sturmgeist Fornicator Insultus - Vocals
Aýdlig - Guitars
Malleus - Drums
Inquinatus - Bass
https://apocalypticwitchcraft.co.uk
https://www.facebook.com/apocalypticwitchcraftrecordings
https://www.facebook.com/Suffering.ukmetal/
Excerpt - "undeniably fast and violent, but it’s also both monstrously alien and wickedly addictive"
DEMIURGON - “MIASMATIC DEATHLESS CHAMBER”
Genre: Death metal with
brutal and tech elements
For fans of: Hate Eternal, Origin, Depravity, Carnophage, Diabolizer, Unmerciful, Hideous Divinity,
Arborescence of Wrath
Demiurgon whip up a storm almost literally with their kind of ferocious, unbridled death metal. Hurtling towards the listener at ridiculous speeds, it stirs up a variety of emotions usually of the violent kind. Mostly though, there is sheer trepidation listening to the forceful nature of their music, and strangely, at the same time an innate sense of awe witnessing the control they have over the entire catastrophic event. Having over a decade of experience, they have cultivated the art of channeling the raw energy into writing satisfyingly long compositions marked with numerous variations and coming with up incessantly buzzing, catchy and memorable albeit inevitably head-imploding riffs. After all, this is pure death metal on steroids, fanned by brutal and technical doses to attain monstrous proportions. It's the kind of music a death metal fan can't dislike - it's simply dialled up to a fiery level here, backed by years of songwriting expertise and delivered like a punch to the face.
Line up
Stefano Borciani - Voice
Emanuele Otani - Guitars
Dani Benincasa - Guitars
Riccardo Benedini - Bass
Riccardo Valent - Drums
Artwork by Giannis Nakos / Remedy Art Design
Track listing
1. Worldwide Grave
2. The Era of Defiance
3. Aspiring to Omnipotence
4. Miasmatic Deathless Chamber
5. Flashforward to the End
6. Throne of Derangement
7. Apoptosi
Release date - September 19th, 2025
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https://www.facebook.com/Demiurgon
Thanks a lot for your support everyone! Kunal Choksi (label owner) Transcending Obscurity
DAWN
OF A DARK AGE are
finally ready to unveil some of the main aspects of their new album "VER
SACRUM". It will be released on December 12th, via My Kingdom
Music in digipakCD, LP and deluxe edition and here we present the amazing cover
artwork created by Norwegian photographer Kjetil Karlsen - https://www.instagram.com/kjetil.karlsen.foto
Here is the complete tracklist with the titles of the 4 jewels present in "Ver Sacrum":
1. Il Voto Infranto (L'Ira Di Mamerte)
2. Il Consiglio Degli Anziani (L'Oracolo)
3. Il Rito Della Consacrazione
4. Venti Anni Dopo: La Partenza (Nascita Della Nazione Sannita)
The album sees the presence of a new singer, Ignazio Cuga, aka Brusiòre, of the Sardinian Folkish Black Metal band KRE'U and this will permit the album to be brought on stage for the first time for the band with exclusive live shows programmed for December.
Musically, it is even darker and more sinister, with truly ancient atmospheres that leave an indelible mark on this work.
The theme once again harks back to the Samnites, and in particular to the so-called Sacred Spring (Ver Sacrum in Latin), a social and religious ritual common in pre-Roman times.
So, we just have to wait; extreme music, folk music and jazz will once again blend together in a balance, capable of telling stories of times gone by in an absolutely unique and precious way.
Pre-order: Dawn Of A Dark Age -"Ver Sacrum" at: https://t.ly/N8-LW
https://linktr.ee/mykingdommusic
https://www.facebook.com/dawnofadarkage
Greek
melodic death metal force FLAMECORE presents the
official music video for “ONLY WASTE REMAINS”, taken
from their forthcoming self-titled debut album, FLAMECORE,
due for release on October 24th, 2025 through Wormholedeath.
Dark, heavy, and straight to the point, “Only Waste Remains” shows Flamecore at full force. The track blends speed and precision with a crushing breakdown and raw, aggressive vocals—creating a wall of sound that feels both epic and unrelenting. Lyrically, it explores ruin, time, and defiance: a portrait of empires collapsing and voices fading into dust.
About:
Formed by Stathis Lianos and Leonidas Viglakis, the Greek melodic death metal band Flamecore emerged from a collaborative spark between Chania and Athens. Their journey began with a single riff, which grew into the track "Plains of Nameck."
This initial creative success led to their self-titled debut album, released in February 2025. With a lineup solidified by the additions of Panagiotis Tsopelas and Akis Blazakis, Flamecore brought their vision of extreme, melodic metal to life. Following the album's release and a series of live shows, the band is now focused on promoting their work with new bassist Panagiotis Mousouras while composing their next chapter.
Pre-save Flamecore: https://orcd.co/flamecore
Planes of Nameck: https://youtu.be/k2UZLvR4r74
Line-up
Akis Mplazakis – Vocals
Stathis Lianos – Rhythm and lead guitars
Panagiotis Tsopelas – Rhythm guitars
Panagiotis Mousouras – Bass
Leonidas Viglakis – Drums
www.youtube.com/@Flamecoreband
www.facebook.com/Flamecoreband
Label:
Independent
Release
Release date: october 2nd 2025
Genre: Death Metal
For fans of: Bolt Thrower | Sodom | Slayer | Obituary
Formed in Hyderabad, Telangana, India in 2017 Warmarshal bring together the malevolent sounds of the early death metal masters and the furious adrenaline of the darkest extremes of thrash to produce a heady, high impact cocktail of extreme metal. Their debut release, the formidable …To Regain Lost Glory EP was unleashed by Slaytanic Records in 2018, a war torn collection of songs that brought the band to the attention of respected webzines like VM-Underground and saw them perform internationally in Sri Lanka in 2019, Dubai in 2024 and locally at Death over Decaan - an event organized by DethFest which has hosted international acts like Fountainhead and top Indian extreme metal acts like Gutslit and Kill The King. A single, ‘Shell-Shocked’, followed in 2024 and now the band a ready to release a new two-track single, that highlights their ever increasing power and sonic intensity – ‘The Diseased’!
After opening in a barrage of huge chords like rumbling heavy artillery ‘The Diseased’ delivers a furious attack, like a virulent poison burning through your veins. Vicious riffs are delivered with sniper-like precision over wild vocals that howl on the cusp of madness, while an overwhelming drum battery, a force of nature, decimates and devastates all in its path. The blend of raw, rampaging chaos and accomplished musicianship proves an explosive mixture and gives Warmarshal the character and unique identity to escape the long shadows of their influences and inspirations. Lyrically, ‘The Diseased’ is an excoriating assault on the hypocrisy of organised religion and the weaponizing of people’s faith and fears. Warmarshal take a stand against the rising tide of extremism and open fire on the manipulators and despots who engender division and inflame hatred for their own personal gain.
‘The Diseased’ is backed by an instrumental version of the same song and despite the strength of the lyrical message it really works – providing a rewarding listen. Full of different parts and shifting tempos, along with a melodic and superbly constructed solo, ‘The Diseased’ hits hard even without the primal violence of the vocal parts. Multifaceted and ferociously intense this song, in both its incarnations, shows all too clearly the monstrous force and venom that Warmarshal now possess.
Mixed and mastered by renowned German guitarist Tom ‘Fountainhead’ Geldschläger, who has performed with the likes of Belphegor, Defeated Sanity and Obscura, ‘The Diseased’ sounds absolutely incendiary. Accompanied by a superb video the single will be released on October 2nd and the name of Warmarshal will spread through the metal underground like wildfire.
Current Line up:
Akaash Kishore - Drums
Tahan Chen aka Hubert - Bass
Soumick Chakraborty - Guitars/Vocals
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRNs6WEUa8iB_gYiVe8gE1A
https://www.facebook.com/warmarshalindia/
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MISTAKES", vom kommenden Album "IS THERE
SALVATION?" (VÖ: 19.09.), legt die aufstrebende Metal Band DARKNESS
SURROUNDING den Finger in eine der sensiblen Wunden unserer
digitalen Gegenwart: Cancel Culture. Der Track, der am 25.07. mit
einem begleitenden Lyric-Video erscheint, richtet sich gegen eine Kultur der
öffentlichen Abrechnung, in der Fehlverhalten – ob real oder vermeintlich –
sofort und gnadenlos bestraft wird. Oft genügt ein einzelner unbedachter Satz,
ein Missverständnis oder ein alter Post, um eine Welle der Empörung auszulösen,
die Karrieren und Existenzen wegfegt.
"Mit dem Song wollen wir unsere Wut über die Unart ausdrücken, dass besonders online nur noch darauf gewartet wird, dass irgendjemand einen Fehler macht, damit man sich kollektiv auf denjenigen stürzen kann. Dabei ist egal, ob die Verfehlungen nur Banalitäten sind, der Shitstorm ist meist vernichtend.", kommentiert die Band zur neuen Single.
In "Choke On Your Mistakes" und dem dazugehörigen Musikvideo zeigen Darkness Surrounding ihre Haltung: laut, direkt, eindringlich, musikalisch kompromisslos, mit roher Energie und emotionaler Tiefe. Mit aggressiven Growls und verletzlichen Clean Vocals vertont die Band das Spannungsfeld zwischen Schuld, Überreaktion und öffentlicher Bloßstellung. Musikalisch vereint der Track moderne Metal-Elemente mit einem Thema, das zum Nachdenken anregt: über Moral im Internet, digitale Selbstgerechtigkeit, die Zerrissenheit eines digitalen Zeitalters und die Frage, ob eine Kultur, die schneller verurteilt und keine Fehler mehr verzeiht, wirklich gerecht ist.
Am 19. September erscheint das neue Album "Is There Salvation?" – In dem Werk geht es um gesellschaftliche Spannungen, persönliche Kämpfe und die Suche nach Hoffnung, umgesetzt in einer facettenreichen Klanglandschaft aus donnernden Blastbeats, düsteren Riffs, Growls, gefühlvollen Clean Vocals und epischen Soli. Mit ihrer Mischung aus modernen Sounds, tiefgründigen Texten und mitreißender Live-Präsenz beweisen Darkness Surrounding, dass im Bergischen Land musikalisch Großes entsteht.
Darkness Surrounding feiern am 20. September in der börse in ihrer Heimatstadt Wuppertal die Veröffentlichung ihres neuen Albums "Is There Salvation?" mit einer exklusiven Release Show – ein Pflichttermin für alle Fans zeitgenössischer Metal-Sounds zwischen Melodic Death und Metalcore. In lockerer Atmosphäre können Besucher bei einem Drink mit der Band ins Gespräch kommen und auch für kulinarische Kleinigkeiten ist gesorgt. Ab 21:30 Uhr wird es dann laut und intensiv, wenn Darkness Surrounding ihr neues Album in voller Länge live auf der Bühne präsentieren. Im Anschluss an das Konzert dürfen sich alle Gäste auf eine Aftershow-Party freuen – ein perfekter Ausklang für einen besonderen Abend
DARKNESS SURROUNDING "Is There Salvation?"
Release Show
Wann: 20.09.2025, ab 20:00 Uhr
Wo: die börse (Wolkenburg 100, 42119 Wuppertal)
VVK-Tickets: 15 Euro / Abendkasse: 20 Euro
Über Darkness Surrounding
Die musikalische Reise von Darkness Surrounding begann bereits zu Schulzeiten – damals noch stark vom klassischen Melodic Death Metal geprägt. Seit 2024 ist die Band in ihrer aktuellen Besetzung aktiv: Mit Tim Dau an den Growls und Kassandra “Kessi” von Bajgar, die sowohl mit ihrer Stimme als auch an der Gitarre überzeugt, bringt das Quintett neue klangliche Facetten in das gemeinsame Schaffen. Komplett wird die Formation durch Gründungsmitglied Leonard Pott an den Drums, Simon Adolf an der Lead-Gitarre und Nico Schubert am Bass. Durch Kessis Clean Vocals ist der Sound der Band vielschichtiger denn je.
Inspiriert von Szenegrößen wie Avenged Sevenfold, Trivium, Gojira, Sylosis und Bleed From Within, schaffen Darkness Surrounding ihren ganz eigenen Stil – melodisch, treibend und mit einem natürlichen Klangbild, das live wie im Studio überzeugt.
Pre-Save: https://orcd.co/istheresalvation
SENTIENT RUIN is proud to renew its long-running collaboration with Virginia-based industrial metal nihilists HOLD ME DOWN, who reach the milestone of the second full-length album, christened under the name “DEVOUR” and designed as further progression of their dismal exploration into the outer realms of synthetic sonic abandon.
The punishing sophomore album has been introduced by expert industrial music authority Regen Magazine who give us a glimpse into the work via an exclusive wold premiere of the track “Living Meat”, underlining how “with its corrosive rhythms and relentlessly distorted riffs and vocals, the track builds on the overarching themes of alienation, confusion, and dehumanization“ - you can read the full feature and check out the song https://regenmag.com/news/regen-premiere-hold-me-down-reveals-first-single-from-forthcoming-sophomore-album-on-sentient-ruin-laboratories/
What
unfolds on this second mechanized auditory assault from the Richmond
voidscapers is an all-corroding synthesis of industrialized terror harkening
back to formative years of extreme industrial music when bands
like Swans, Throbbing Gristle, Skinny
Puppy and Godflesh were looking for new pathways to transform
their times’ confusion and alienation into an oppressive audial dehumanization.
A torrential onslaught of pounding drum machines and atonal guitars creating a
physical and mental cage of submission, within which the listener is trapped
and cornered, only to be further punished by a white, colorless, and sterile
burden of noise. The only human thing toiling within the ashen framework of
this stark and dystopian cyberscape is vocalist Jim Gullickson’s devastated
voice, the last spasm of humanity disintegrating within the aseptic turbulence
of a paranoid, life-draining contraption. The way the album is built and
conceived is intended to mimic human sensory dismantlement, or its destruction
from within, similarly to how our digitalized society erases individuals
leaving only empty shells. The senses are used as sensors to gain access to the
listener’s humanity, into which an injection of sterilizing sequences and
nerve-eating samples are inserted to scrape the consciousness clean. A new era
of post-industrial enslavement and banishment of any human thrive has just cast
its purifying shadow across the organic frailty and insignificance of man.
“Devour” is slated for a September 5 2025 release on LP, CD, MC and digital formats worldwide via Sentient Ruin - all pre-orderable now via all our channels.
Sincerely, Sentient Ruin
https://sentientruin.com/releases/hold-me-down-devour
https://sentientruin.com/bands#/hold-me-down
We're
excited to work with DROFNOSURA who are melding
multiple styles - sludge, doom, black and even post-metal - to create a
cohesive, breathtaking, and evocative sound. The new album "Ritual of
Split Tongues" is a huge step ahead both artistically and musically, a
sprawling hour-long masterpiece of swirling, hypnotic, and eerily dissonant
music bearing a common translucent body with constantly changing shades within.
Listen to their comparatively short opening song at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OkI9Xt6m_ps
Band's statement
"It is with great honor that we join the Transcending Obscurity clan!
Transcending Obscurity has long been home to a diverse range of high-quality acts across the extreme metal spectrum and has introduced us to numerous bands over the years.
Label esteem aside, knowing a bit about Kunal's background and the work he does running an animal sanctuary adds an extra layer of meaning to this alliance. We feel privileged to fly under the Transcending Obscurity banner and to bring a little more weirdness to the fold with our own brand of bizarre darkness."
About the album
"Our sophomore album, Ritual of Split Tongues, is a visceral and unrelenting sonic journey through dense dissonance, intricate drumming, evocative vocal performances, and haunting synthesized textures, creating a soundscape that defies convention. The album blurs the lines between sludge, doom, post-metal, and black metal to form a unique fusion that collapses under an oppressive, psychedelic weight."
About the artwork
"For Ritual of Split Tongues, we once again collaborated with artist Dusty Ray, who crafted the cover for our 2019 debut Voidfever. We’ve admired Dusty’s work for over a decade, and his distinct style captures the eerie, visceral energy embodied in our music.
As Ritual of Split Tongues took shape over 2023, the band witnessed Dusty Ray’s visual nightmare come to life in parallel, while the auditory violence crawled from the studio monitors. Revisiting the same visual collaborator was a deliberate choice—a thread connecting the bleak, spacious world of Voidfever to the more chaotic, riff-heavy terrain of Ritual of Split Tongues. The artwork reflects this evolution: from void to vision, from stark decay to layered dissonance."
Line up
W.L.F. - Guitars, Vocals, Synthesizers
D.A.S. - Drums & Percussion, Vocals, Synthesizers
M.A.D. - Bass, Vocals, Synthesizers
Artwork by Dusty Ray Art
Thanks very much! Kunal (label owner) Transcending Obscurity
https://www.facebook.com/transcendingobscurityrecords https://www.facebook.com/transcendingobscurityrecords
https://www.facebook.com/Drofnosura
SANITY’S
RAGE – “THE DEAD DON’T RUN”
Format: Digital CD / Physical CD
Label: Independent Release
For fans of : Testament, Kreator, Xentrix, Suicidal Angels, Angelus Apatrida and the like….
Tracklist:
01. Only Madness Remains
02. Measure Of Guilt
03. When The Sharp Things Come
04. Sanity’s Rage
05. Blood Calls For Blood
06. Nothing Sacred Will Hold
07. The Dead Don’t Run
08. The Final Exhibit Of Pain
09. Reeducate The Masses
10. Sanity Lies In Ruin
Firmly rooted in the past, with a contemporary sound. Versatile, yet without compromise in aggression and technical level. Founded in 2002, when Thrash Metal bands were very few and other, more extreme genres had taken over the scene In Belgium, Sanity’s Rage came together as a band with a shared passion for catchy songwriting, raw energy and emotion, brought with technical skill.
The band has played renowned venues and festivals in Belgium, The Netherlands, Germany and The United Kingdom, alongside top acts such as After All, Agent Steel, Bonded By Blood, Cyclone, Destructor, Evil Invaders, Gama Bomb, Holy Moses, Huntress, Hyades, James Rivera, Laaz Rockit, Liar, Onslaught, Reign Of Fury, Savage Messiah, Skyclad, Saxon, Testament and many others. Some of the highlights being Beermageddon (UK) in 2014 and 2024 and Alcatraz Metal Fest (BE) in 2009 and 2024.
Their debut EP ‘The Rage Of One’ was well received by the international press, the follow-up CD ‘You Are What You Swallow’ proved they weren’t just a one trick pony and took them up a level. Now, in 2025, Sanity’s Rage is back with a new album ‘The Dead Don’t Run’, and continue the story of pure fucking thrash. Over 10 years after the last release, with a complete lineup change, bringing back most of the original band members who started the story 20 years ago.
‘The Dead Don't Run’ will be available worldwide on all major streaming platforms starting October 15th, 2025. A physical digipack (€15.00) and digital CD download (€9.99) will already be available on October 1st, 2025!
Line-Up:
Tim de Bruyne: guitar
Tim de Bisschop: bassguitar / backing vocals
Kenny Molly: vocals
Sam Stoelzaet: drums
Kenny Claes: guitar
https://www.facebook.com/SanitysRage
Formed in 2022 and strengthened with an additional guitarist in 2024, this Copenhagen-based death grind outfit delivers a sickening and uncompromising sound live. Relentlessly filthy, Gurgling Pustulence is an auditory dissection with clear roots in classic grind and death metal, ranging from Blood Duster to Exhumed and Carcass.
Stream this brutal procession of blast beats, flesh-eating riffs, and cemetery atmosphere at https://pustulant-flesh.bandcamp.com/album/gurgling-pustulence
Extremely Rotten Productions is offering three different vinyl variants - Glow-in-the-Dark Mouldy Skin, Gangrene Blood, and Standard Black - along with cassette and CD editions of Gurgling Pustulence.
Order now at https://extremelyrottenprod.com/store/new/
Tracklisting:
1) Beyond Lobotomy
2) Cadaver Creation
3) March of the Ravenous Dead
4) Dødsangst
5) A Single Muscle Twitches as I Wrest my Blade from your Gut to your Throat
6) Carrion Offspring
7) Gurgling Pustulence
The EP was recorded, mixed, and mastered by Benjamin “Polle” Radtleff at Radtleff Recordings, who captured the band’s raw and putrid expression with sharp precision and maximum foulness.
This is not just a debut – it’s a declaration. A vile, slimy, and violent introduction to PUSTULANT FLESH and the decay they bring with them.
Bio:
Born from pus in the spring of 2022, PUSTULANT FLESH is a young band from Copenhagen, delivering putrid grinding death metal with a raw edge. With themes of decay, the three original members forged a relentless sound that was intensified in 2024 with the addition of a fourth member on second guitar, adding even more weight to their brutal expression.
With bloodlust and hunger, the band is ready to unleash their monstrous universe upon the world, music dredged up from the grave. Drawing inspiration from legends like Carcass, Exhumed, and other “rotten delicacies,” PUSTULANT FLESH will release their debut EP on the 8th of August 2025 through Extremely Rotten Productions. They promise an experience as disgusting and decayed as their name suggests.
PUSTULANT FLESH is:
Mike Dalsgaard – guitar & vocals
Daniel Bror Ditlevsen – guitar
Peter Jacobsen – bass & vocals
Filip Dursun – drums
www.extremelyrottenprod.com
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100084478534385
www.pustulantflesh.bandcamp.com
GLITCH
KILL
returns with their most punishing track yet, BOUND AND DRAGGED —
a relentless fusion of Metal, Metalcore, and Alt Metal brutality. With
razor-sharp riffs, bone-splitting breakdowns, and an atmosphere soaked in
venom, the band delivers a sonic assault that pulls the listener deep into the
shadows.
From the haunting whispers of the intro to the pulverizing Slayer-inspired breaks, Bound and Dragged thrives on chaos and precision. The track’s lyrics paint a harrowing descent — a life pulled into darkness, bound by inner torment, and dragged across the burning coals of consequence. Each verse hammers with imagery that is as poetic as it is merciless, while the chorus crushes with an unforgettable hook drenched in aggression and despair.
Glitch Kill captures the essence of modern heavy music: cinematic heaviness, gut-wrenching emotion, and technical savagery in perfect balance. For fans of metal that bleeds authenticity and unapologetic rage, Bound and Dragged is not just a song — it’s an experience that will leave you scorched, shaken, and wanting more.
Biography
Brutal beats, crushing riffs, thunderous bass, and unorthodox vocal hooks—this is what sets Glitch Kill apart in California’s Central Valley metal scene. With nearly a century of combined experience and an unrelenting passion for heavy music, this band isn’t just making waves—they’re making fans need a chiropractor.
Rising from the ashes of Etched in Stone, bassist David "Crusher" Yanez, guitarist Travis Miller, and drummer Aaron Jones formed Glitch Kill with one goal: to create uncompromising, bone-crushing metal. The lineup was solidified with the addition of vocalist Shane Leon, whose raw intensity gave the band its signature sound.
Forming just before the world shut down in 2020, Glitch Kill took advantage of the downtime to craft their debut EP, Hindsight, which dropped on January 1st, 2021. Now, with their follow-up EP Post Hominid in the works and the latest addition of Robert Cole throwing down as a second guitarist, the band is back in full force, delivering relentless live performances across the Central Valley, the Bay Area, Sacramento, Lake Tahoe, Fresno, Santa Cruz, and beyond—wherever there’s a demand for heavy metal.
The beast has been unleashed. Are you ready?
https://www.facebook.com/SodehRecords
https://www.facebook.com/Glitchkill
Finland's I, CURSED, who combine angry and furious death metal and grindcore, will release a new HERETICAL ONSLAUGHT EP on September 11th 2025. The EP will be released in cooperation with Finnish record labels Inverse Records & Meara Music which is also an agency and event producer based in Ulvila.
The third single 'Nothing From The Ruins' is released today and it's available here: https://push.fm/fl/icursed-nothing
FFO : Coldworker, Gadget, Nasum & Rotten Sound.
The band comments:
"Nothing From The Ruins is, as its name suggests, Brevity is the Soul of Wit. Nothing From The Ruins clocks in at barely a minute, being the EP's most instant chaos in all its brutality. "
Watch music video of first single 'Disfigurement': https://youtu.be/NlR4xJvdzlg
Watch music video of second single 'Death Pays It All': https://youtu.be/DlpcScU6zSg
Track list:
1. Malignant
2. Impure
3. Nothing From The Ruins
4. Disfigurement
5. Funerary
6. Loss
7. Swarm
8. Death Pays It All
EP cover by Jerkka Perälä
Biography:
Combining angry and furious death metal and grindcore, I, Cursed, from the Pori / Ulvila area, is a brutal dredging of Ville-Veikko Laaksonen and Eero Haula, known from Atlases, Marto and Oceanwake, among others, which is fed to the Finnish metal scene in an atonal coldness. I, Cursed's music is a mix of something old and familiar, the HM-2 sound of Swedish grind, and somewhat more modern and crushing production. The line-up of the band in July 2024 is completed by guitarist Nico Brander from Marto and drummer Arttu Leppänen from Atlases and Marto.
Listen to previous EP Death Holograms: https://push.fm/fl/icursed-death
Line-up:
Eero Haula - Vocals (Oceanwake)
Ville-Veikko Laaksonen - Bass & guitar (Atlases, Marto)
Nico Brander - Guitar (Blood Service, Marto)
Arttu Leppänen - Drums (Atlases, Marto)
Discography:
I, Cursed / Blood Service S/T Split EP 2023 (Meara Music)
Bloodsoaked / Storm Parade Double Single 2023 (Meara Music)
Blades Single 2024 (Inverse Records / Meara Music)
Sorrower Single 2024 (Inverse Records / Meara Music)
Death Holograms Single & EP 2024 (Inverse Records / Meara Music)
Disfigurement Single 2025 (Inverse Records / Meara Music)
Death Pays It All Single 2025 (Inverse Records / Meara Music)
https://www.facebook.com/I.Cursed.Grind
Label: Rottweiler Records
Release date: august 15th 2025
Genre: Progressive Thrash/Death Metal
For fans of: Sadus | White Stones | Coroner | Moonloop
Solo projects are not the rare entity that they once were in the multitude of metal genres. Sometimes the fact that an entire album of songs has been written and performed by a single individual can simply pass us by as just another barely noted scrap of information. But then an album will come along that reminds us of just what a remarkable feat has been accomplished in its creation…the realisation that one person was responsible for every element of what we have just been enveloped by…when the songs are so individual, complex and emotionally charged…it can still take your breath away. Beneath The Altar, the debut full length album from The Final Witness is one of those special albums. Behind the banner of The Final Witness is multi-instrumentalist Josh Henderson, who signed with Rottweiler Records at the end of 2024 – in time to contribute to the label’s customary selection of Christmas singles with a ripping interpretation of the 17th Century carol, ‘God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen’ – and now it is time for Beneath The Altar to be unleashed!
Beneath The Altar offers no gradual immersion into its turbulent waters, no gradual revealing of its unpredictable nature. Opening track ‘Principalities’ immediately shakes the ground beneath your feet, shifting between tempos, styles and ambiance, wrong footing you at every turn. It’s eclectic and effervescent right to its final note. As the pleasing complexity of ‘Coronation’ follows it is already obvious that Beneath The Altar is a demonstration of a unique creative vision at work. As the album progresses you are confronted with intense aggression, incredible guitar solos, passages of amazing, atmospheric, melodious reflection and a staggering array of riffs. In ‘Negative World’ an imposing opening explodes into fierce, gritty thrash before sparkling solos like stardust and ice shards tumble through the darkness. A magical pool of tranquillity appears at the heart of the song, but after mere moments it is violently shattered by furious blast beats. And all of this is executed with sublime control, each segment masterfully interwoven with the next. ‘The Blood’ provides the album’s towering conclusion and it is only really when you reach its final peaks that you can look back on the vast landscape of the album you have just traversed and appreciate the threads of mood and atmosphere that draw it together. The conclusion of ‘The Blood’ and consequently Beneath The Altar possesses such uplifting power and majesty. The vocals, solos, riffs and rhythms entwine in a manner that lifts the whole listening experience of the album to another level.
The production and engineering of Becoming The Archetype’s Jason Wisdom have afforded Josh Henderson’s incredible work all the space it needs to breathe and all the power required for it to hit home with maximum emotional impact. Rottweiler Records will unveil Beneath The Altar, this magnificent testament to the adventurous spirit of extreme metal, on August 15th and we can only hope that it will be just the first of many albums to come from Josh Henderson, The Final Witness.
Line-up:
Josh Henderson – all music and vocals
https://www.rottweilerrecords.com/
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100069928882065
Texan
hateful death metal outfit CALCRAFT sign to Lifeforce Records! Please
welcome Texan hateful death metal outfit CALCRAFT to
the Lifeforce Records roster!
Named after England’s infamous executioner William Calcraft, the band delivers gore-drenched riffs and horror-fueled lyrics inspired by Giallo, French, and American slasher films. Every song is a tale of madness, execution, and cinematic slaughter.
Debut single out Mid-September! Album to be released late November via Lifeforce Records!
Calcraft is raw, hateful death metal in the vein of Immolation, Suffocation, and Incantation, laced with blackened atmosphere and thrash violence. Named after England’s infamous executioner William Calcraft, the band delivers gore-drenched riffs and horror-fueled lyrics inspired by Giallo, French, and American slasher films. Every song is a tale of madness, execution, and cinematic slaughter. "A blood-soaked soundtrack to the final scene you never survive."
https://lifeforcerecords.com/
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/vsTd8iHwSA0
https://www.instagram.com/calcraftofficial
Catalan
black metal insurgents BURGHÂSH unveil the lyric video
for “EL XARLATÀ”, the first venom-laced excerpt from their
upcoming EP, LA TRÍADA DELS IDIOTES, set for release on 29 August
2025.
With “El Xarlatà,” the band delivers a blasphemous barrage of raw black metal that confronts religious delusion head-on, fusing hallucinatory violence with desert-born dread. Sung entirely in Catalan and driven by rusted analog production, the track is a ritualistic act of sonic desecration.
La tríada dels idiotes marks Burghâsh’s first official release under their new moniker—an evolution of Burgûli, the misanthropic force active since 2012. This transition is no reinvention, but a radical intensification: a spiritual autopsy forged in hatred, sharpened by dissonance, and unflinching in its ideological stance.
Pre-save the EP: https://orcd.co/ltdi
www.youtube.com/@burghashofficial
www.facebook.com/Burghash
Label: Comatose Music
Release date: october 24th 2025
Genre: Brutal Death Metal
For fans of: Brodequin | Putridity | Disgorge | Devangelic
All men are equal in the pit. As flesh and features dissolve and brittle bones crack and fracture, we all scream the same. Each river of blood runs together to form an intermingled crimson sea, where no status, stature, name or dream can be distinguished. As entrails fall to the floor from torn torsos they rush together like glistening serpents, gathering in some unspeakable, slippery orgy of alien pleasures. There is no dignity, no honour, when we come undone.
From Kediri in East Java, Indonesia come Devastrosity; a new venture into audio violence from a trio of musicians with a wealth of experience in the fertile Indonesian brutal death metal scene. Having introduced themselves with the limited edition Human Depravation demo last year, they are now ready to unleash the blood storm of their full length debut album – Eviscerating Desolation.
After an eerie, skin-crawling intro ‘Human Depravation’ casts the listener down into the depths of hell. Frantic drumming, massive riffs and utterly inhuman vocals, all delivered with wicked precision and evil intent; the band switching from face-peeling speed to a broken crawl through decaying corpses in the space between breaths. Despite the overwhelming onslaught of death and dismemberment, Eviscerating Desolation possesses an unnerving clarity to its sound – with the varied elements of sadistic savagery that imbue annihilating tracks like ‘Morbid Desires’ distinct and discernible. Every track on this relentless ride to oblivion is infused with an uncontrollable need to kill and Eviscerating Desolation delivers blow after sickening blow. ‘The Dealer Of Death’ is absolutely crushing, its rich, thick guitars breaking out into riffs that connect at a gut level and put a sick smile of contentment on your face. ‘Parasitic Epidemic’ is bewildering in its crazed rhythms and twisted riffs as it gnaws at the frayed edges of your sanity and finally we come to ‘Cadaveric Feast’, perhaps the most horrific track of all. This is a rabid gore-soaked nightmare to the bloody end, as Devastrosity try to ensure that there is no recognisable remnant of your body left before they depart.
Devastrosity have been welcomed into the deranged ranks of the Comatose Music army and Eviscerating Desolation will be discharged upon the world in a flood of bile and venom on October 24th, adorned in the eye-gouging artwork of Rudi GorgingSuicide (Avulsed, Devangelic, Gutrectomy etc). This is not for the curious, casual listener…this is brutal death metal at its disease ridden, corpse consuming, flesh-rending best. Intense to the last drop of blood.
Line-up:
Billy - Drums
Roby - Guitar/Bass
Ardian - Vocals
https://www.comatosemusic.com/
https://www.facebook.com/devastrosity
Wormholedeath
is proud to present the spellbinding new music video for “ETERNAL
VOWS OF MIDNIGHT,” the latest chapter from symphonic death/black
metal force ABSCENCE. The track is featured on the band’s highly
anticipated concept album ENIGMA, set for release on
September 12, 2025.
“Eternal Vows of Midnight” is about Eternal love and loyalty, Torment and guilt over a possibly violent past, A love so powerful it transcends death, and the internal struggle not to fall into darkness or lose one's humanity.
Formed just four years ago, ABSCENCE has quickly earned a cult following by fusing the visceral darkness of '90s black metal with symphonic elegance and melancholic storytelling. Enigma, the band’s boldest and most cinematic work to date, chronicles a gothic vampire romance—two immortal women entwined in passion, betrayal, and fate—across nine long-form epics.
Unbound by modern formulas, ABSCENCE forges their path with emotionally charged, structurally intricate compositions. Their music balances brutality with beauty, sorrow with grandeur—evoking moonlit crypts, windswept moors, and mythic despair.
With Enigma, ABSCENCE invites listeners into a world of symphonic blackened art that defies commercial boundaries, embracing drama, depth, and darkness in its purest form.
Pre-save "Enigma": https://orcd.co/enigmaalbum
www.instagram.com/abscenceband
FFO: Earlier works of Cephalic Carnage, Intronaut, and Gojira.
Check it out at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PSFCIRA5GHM
With seasoned experience across the technical, dissonant, and mathematical landscapes of metal, the band's sonic statement of malicious intent, Oblation ov Obliteration, is a unique offering composed of churning death metal inspired riffs; ever shifting grooves; monstrous howls, shrieks, and yells; and the sonic representations of the undoing of reality.
Purchase/Stream Oblation
ov Obliteration:
https://nefas.bandcamp.com/album/oblation-ov-obliteration
Track Listing:
1. Xenomorphic
2. Spiral Degradation
3. Mindstream Transference
Credits:
Produced, engineered, and edited by Samur Khouja at Seahorse Sound Studios in Los Angeles, California.
Mixed and mastered by Erol Ulug at Bright Lights Studio.
All album art and layout: Moonroot Art
Line-up:
Erik Burkhead-Fernandez - Vocals
Rusty Kennedy - Bass
Rajan Davis - Guitar
Alejandro Aranda - Drums
https://www.facebook.com/nefasmusic
The first single, 'Jylhä Metsämies', is released today, and the music video can be seen here: https://youtu.be/aoBIyV44VOY
Guitarist Lord Heikkinen comments:
"It’s already been 15 years since the last Soulgrind release. Time has truly flown by. Occasionally, Azhemin and I would tinker with something small, but it always came to a halt for one reason or another. Tanya Lilith was living in Austria, which also slowed down the process. Whenever Tanya visited Finland, we’d demo a little something. However, during 2024, our enthusiasm grew, and songs began to emerge rapidly. There was also a lot of material stored away in the drawers. At times, it felt like maybe even too much. For every recording session, there was something new and exciting to discover, and at the same time, even grander things would be created. In other words, we’ve never had a shortage of material, quite the opposite. The only thing in short supply has been time. But now, Soulgrind has been given its place on the timeline once again.
For the album Ad Pulchram Mortem, we made 12 tracks. Of these, we chose "Jylhä metsämies" as the single. "Jylhä metsämies" is the story of a man who walks his own path, bowing to nothing not above, not below, not on this earth. The lyrics reflect Soulgrind very well itself. The music is very self-directed and copies no one or anything. This has always been the case and will remain so. The band sounds like itself. Musically, "Jylhä metsämies" covers the band's journey from Whitsongs, through Kalma/Pakana, to The Tuoni Pathway, while also bringing in much that is new. All in all, in our opinion, it's a brilliant way to open a new chapter. The album itself contains much more, with even some surprising material.
During the remainder of the year, we aim to finish up the Ad Pulchram Mortem album and release it, and of course, the desire to play live is strong. The package still needs some perfecting, and hopefully, we'll get onto the stages during 2026. The Original Paganhood is back."
Listen to 'Jylhä metsämies' on streaming services: https://push.fm/fl/soulgrind-jylha
Biography:
Soulgrind is a Finnish metal band formed in 1992, known primarily for their blend of gothic metal, thrash and black metal with a dark, melodic atmosphere. The band was founded by Lord Heikkinen, who has consistently contributed guitars and programming throughout their career.
Soulgrind's music often explores themes related to the darker aspects of Finnish history and psyche, combining passion, war, and the "dark side of mind" into their lyrical content, reflecting a deep connection to Finland's cultural and historical roots. But there has always been the bride side for the aspects as well. Classic war of love and hate.The sound has evolved over the time, but Soulgrind has maintained a core identity rooted in metal with a dark, atmospheric edge, resisting strict genre categorization and embracing musical development freely. Freedom of metal has always been the theme. And so it shall be.
Soulgrind is recognized for their intelligent and unique approach to metal, merging melodic and dark elements to create a distinctive sound within the Finnish metal scene. Their long-standing presence since the early 90s marks them as a significant act in the gothic and black metal genres in Finland.
Track
list:
01. Jylhä Metsämies
02. Origins of The Serpent
03. In The Circus of Tuonela
04. Dark Water Wide
05. Black Prediction´s Bite
06. Tears of The Earth
07. Weight of The Old Sins
08. Ikiliekki
09. Dance Of The White Wolf
10. A Whispered Curse Upon The Gale
11. As Narrow Fjord Descends
12. Into The Shadows of Devotion
Album pic by Susanna Mansner
Line-up:
Lord Heikkinen: guitars
Azhemin: Keybords, vocals
Tanya Lilith: Vocals
Suntio: Drums:
JP: Bass
Micko Hell: Guitars, Vocals
Former members: Roope Latvala ( Children of Bodom, Stone ), Juke Eräkangas, Tommi McLaunone ( Gloomy Grim, Nomicon ), Henrik Laine (Deepred )
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THORN – “NEBULOUS WOMB OF ETERNITY”
For
fans of :
Mortician, Fumes, Wharflurch, Fluids, Intestine Baalism, Retching
Thorn has a knack of churning out punchy, rotten death metal hymns rife with some nasty, lurching grooves. The album will have the listener rocking back and forth in its asphyxiating grasp like a pin-pricked voodoo ragdoll. The stench of sickness is thick and pervades the entire recording. Brennen has come up with meatier, denser, chuggier songs on this record while retaining the band's primal essence and there is more death metal than doom found on this recording. There are still moments where gleaming leads come in and brighten up the proceedings but it remains a dark, fetid and glutinous affair through and through. The corpulent grooves stand out the most and form the bulk of this recording. If you like the idea of death metal sounding massive, ponderous, and packed with heaving, earth-rumbling parts, this album is most certainly meant for you.
Cover illustration by Arifullah Ali (KanvasKarat)
Mixing/Mastering by Daniel Bonofiglio (Fumes, Gutvoid, Intestinal Hex, Grotesque Mass, Internal Infestation)
All music and lyrics written by Thorn*
*Guest solo written and performed by Daniel Bonofilgio on track 4
*Guest vocals performed by Ryan Fairfield on track 7
Thorn is Brennen Westermeyer
Track listing
1. Ooze Maelstrom
2. Entombed in Chrysalis
3. Quartersawn Remains
4. Zombifying Mold
5. Haunting Gale
6. Gloaming Corporeal Form
7. Nebulous Womb of Eternity
Release date - August 8th, 2025
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Label: H-Music
Release date: august 8th 2025
Genre: Symphonic Metal
For fans of: Epica | Leaves’ Eyes | After Forever | Sirenia
The clouds of war and the spirits of ignorance and avarice gather on the horizon, phantom lords of madness bringing turmoil unsought for and conflict unwanted. The voices of power proclaim our destiny and turn spotlights of hatred upon our once-friends now enemies, demanding bloodshed; their duplicitous tongues equating loyalty with violence and love with destruction. But there is a light in the darkness, a quiet voice that penetrates the incoherent rage and indignant lies…an angel that tells us to trust our hearts and not our self serving leaders. In the eye of the storm is a silence – and in this silence there is truth.
There is a sense of gathering darkness as the title track draws back the curtain on In this Silence and the keyboards swirl behind the ominous, juddering riffs. The triple vocals entwine, bringing distinct personalities to this song of many movements and elements - Noémi Holló’s beautiful voice complemented by the strong, clear tones of Atilla Király and the guttural growls of Máté Fülöp. ‘Rebirth’ follows – a track of immense power and high drama; Noémi’s voice like liquid silver, slipping effortlessly between the driving guitars and thunderously heavy drums, seemingly pursued through storm rent skies by the harsh vocal accompaniment. It is with ‘Rebirth’ that you really get a sense of just what an individual entity Meteora have become. The first single drawn from In this Silence, ‘Free’, is perhaps the heartbeat of this new collection. There’s an immediacy in its call for resistance, perfectly executed tension and release as it builds to a great keyboard solo and the main vocal melody is like an outstretched hand offering union and companionship in a world of division. This is the song that will draw new listeners into the shadowed depths and hidden tides of Meteora’s complex and rewarding sound. In this Silence concludes with ‘Ghosts’; Atilla’s keyboards and Noémi’s voice combining to create something magical - the calm after the storm. A superb guitar solo lifts this contemplative piece to another level and it provides the perfect, introspective conclusion to this first part in what will be a trilogy of EPs.
The different facets of Meteora’s sound have been allowed the space to shine by the careful mixing of Nino Helfrich (Thrash Cult, Traces Of A Life etc) and Dmitry Kim (Khors, Arhat etc), with the mastering sheen being applied by Joel Wanasek (Machine Head, Carnation, Dååth etc) and Helfrich. The final touches of magic – the album and single artwork and the excellent video that accompanies ‘Free’ – were delivered by Dronicon Films (Swallow The Sun, Katatonia, October Tide etc). ‘Free’ is out now – look for the full splendour of In this Silence on August 8th from H-Music!
Line-up:
Noémi Holló – vocals
Máté Fülöp – bass, growls
Gábor Kása – drums
Dániel Baranya – guitars
Dániel Schreiber – guitars
Atilla Király – keys, vocals
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MOONSORROW: New hardback explores
one of the most respected and influential pagan metal bands .
“HOME OF THE WAVES: CONVERSATIONS WITH MOONSORROW” by Grilo do Demo is an unparalleled and candid look at the Finnish pagan black metal band
Features exclusive, in-depth interviews with all band members, including a rare interview with Markus Eurén
To be released on 30th September via Cult Never Dies in a 388-page hardback with 20-page colour photo gallery and 150 images, most never before seen
Pre-orders available now!
Revered metal publishing house Cult Never Dies will release a brand new book about the Finnish black metal band Moonsorrow on 30 September 2025. Entitled “Home of the Waves: Conversations with Moonsorrow” and written by devoted Moonsorrow fanatic Grilo do Demo (the person behind the Unofficial Moonsorrow Biography, the Epic Heathen Podcast, and the Verisivut Moonsorrow Fanzine), this exhaustive hardback offers an unparalleled and candid look at one of the most respected and influential pagan metal bands.
The book covers the band's history, from the founders' childhood through their early demo period, gradual line-up additions, increasing touring activity, and their extensive discography. It is built around exclusive and in-depth interviews with all band members: Ville Sorvali, Henri Sorvali, Marko Tarvonen, Mitja Harvilahti, Janne Perttilä, and what is believed to be the only interview with Markus Eurén. The book explores Moonsorrow’s history, lyrical and visual themes, composition process, ideological background, technical details, and much more.
“Home of the Waves: Conversations with Moonsorrow” is the culmination of a two-week immersive project where author Grilo do Demo and visual storyteller Leo Aragón, along with a dedicated team, interviewed the band daily, multiple times a day, across Finland. Originally intended for a documentary, this book utilises all 13 days of filmed interviews, providing behind-the-scenes narrations of the project's execution, the team's collaboration with Moonsorrow, and the significance of the locations visited.
The book’s author Grilo do Demo said: "I'm tremendously excited to finally see this material become public. The documentary will surely be amazing, but that will be, what? 2 hours long? Well, that's why this book has a huge value on its own – we have 20+ hours of interview footage, and ALL of it is contained here, carefully transcribed from the first to the last word. This book offers a new look into how Moonsorrow's music is created, from the initial concept to the final mastering, and even how colour codes are involved in their composition! You'll discover how the band formed, the founders’ other early projects, and pivotal moments like the shift from Kivenkantaja to Verisäkeet. There are so many stories, from the tragicomedy behind the Kivenkantaja runestone to why they almost became a grindcore band (or at least they claimed so) – and even a glimpse into Mitja's outdoor adventures. I can't wait for it to be available for all Moonsorrow fans out there after all these years. Preorder it now, September is around the corner!"
Dayal Patterson, Cult Never Dies founder and longtime music journalist, said: "Moonsorrow are an exceptional band, and in many ways a unique and influential one, so we are more than proud to be releasing such an in-depth book about this Finnish institution. The author has done a great job of telling the band’s story, and the musicians featured are notably candid at times during the interviews."
“Home of the Waves: Conversations with Moonsorrow” is a substantial 388-page hardback, featuring a 24-page colour photo gallery and a total of 150 images, most of which have never been seen before.
Pre-orders for the book are available now via:
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Heavy rock all-stars ALPHA DESTROYER - featuring Martin Sweet (Crashdïet), Kelly LeMieux (Buckcherry), and Eric Sexton-Dorsett (Sleepless) - have shared the offical music video for "Straight into the Grind," the second single off their upcoming debut album, FAST LANE.
The album's opening and aptly-named track, "STRAIGHT INTO THE GRIND," gives fans another offering of ALPHA DESTROYER's punk-tinged anthemic rock.
Watch the video for "Straight into the Grind" at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AzvNnyFTdyM
Fast Lane is due out this fall on Necromantic Press Records. Physical copies of Fast Lane, including limited-edition red splatter and standard black vinyl, will begin shipping on September 15. The album will be available on all streaming platforms on October 31. Pre-orders are available at https://necromanticpress.com/products/alpha-destroyer-fast-lane-vinyl-lp-limited-edition
Tracklisting:
1 - Straight into the Grind
2 - Masterplan
3 - Dirt in the Ground
4 - Lobotomized
5 - Transmission
6 - Fast Lane
7 - Sweet Dreams From Oblivion
8 - Manic Messiah
9 - Conspiracy
10 - The Prophet
Watch the video for the album's first single "Fast Lane" at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ix7PQIZ0i1o
“This Isn’t a Band. It’s a Warning.”
Alpha Destroyer was born in 2022, shortly after trad/thrash metal band Sleepless released its debut LP. Looking for a new creative outlet, Sleepless guitarist Eric Sexton-Dorsett began writing a series of dissonant, groove-heavy tracks—something that channeled the high-powered spirit of bands like Def Leppard while drawing on the chaos of Voivod and Morbid Angel.
After tracking initial guitar parts, Eric brought in drummer Ryan McPhaill to lay down drum tracks. The results exceeded expectations—every take locked in with the raw energy and precision the project demanded.
With a solid foundation in place, Eric filed the songs under the name Alpha Destroyer and started mapping out the next phase.
Soon after, on the Monsters of Rock Cruise, Eric met bassist Kelly LeMieux (Goldfinger, Buckcherry) through mutual friend Kevin Hahn—vocalist/lead guitarist for Sleepless and now a guitarist for Alpha Destroyer. Late-night conversations on the cruise led to a strong creative connection. Back in Portland, Kelly heard the early tracks and immediately added his signature, larger-than-life basslines. The songs—now three deep—began to take shape.
In 2024, another key moment happened on the same cruise. Eric met Martin Sweet (Crashdïet), a longtime influence. After staying in touch, Eric sent him the developing tracks—initially just to contribute guitar—but Martin offered something more: vocals. His performance on the first completed track, “Straight into the Grind,” helped define the band’s sound and opened the door to a deeper collaboration. What was meant to be a four-song EP quickly expanded as the ideas flowed naturally.
The result is Fast Lane—a 10-track debut album that rides the line between doom-laced introspection and high-octane rock. The title track and first single, “Fast Lane,” kicks things off with a punk-edged urgency and Martin’s heavy yet melodic take on personal struggle.
With new music already in the works and plans for live dates in 2026, Alpha Destroyer is just getting started.
THE STORM IS BUILDING. ALPHA DESTROYER IS COMING.
ALPHA DESTROYER is:
Eric Sexton-Dorsett
Martin Sweet
Kelly Lemieux
Ryan McPhaill
Kevin Hahn
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PERISHING – “MALICIOUS ACROPOLIS UNVEILED”
Genre: Death/Doom metal
For fans of: Disembowelment, Rippikoulu, Mortiferum, Winter, Thergothon, Inverloch
Following a sensational demo in "Lutum", Costa Rican death/doom metal band Perishing boasting members of Astriferous, Mortual, Necroferum, etc. in their lineup, have returned with their much awaited debut full length. It's an extension of their style of playing slow, torturous, dread-filled death/doom metal where every note carries weight and with it deathly implications. A fetid stench pervades the entire proceedings, which is overpowering when combined with the sickly tunes and vocals lingering in the air as if emanating from beyond the grave. The entire experience is morose, sickening, and yet strangely comforting just because it is done so well. The music transitions beautifully from the ponderous doom trudges to the trotting death metal parts without losing its asphyxiating grip on the listener, and just as smoothly eases back into the slowly churning maelstrom of death. Maintaining a suitably organic sound and being selective with their tunes to create the best impression, Perishing have created an album that fans of this kind of punishing, slow death/doom metal music will find impossible to resist.
Line up
JM Arrea (Astriferous, ex-Bloodsoaked Necrovoid) - Drums
José Pablo Phillips (Astriferous, Candarian) - Bass
Justin Sánchez (Mortual, Necroferum) - Guitars
J. Antonio Salas – Vocals
Artwork by Belial NecroArts (Undersave, Hierarchies)
Track listing
1. Autolysis (I. Imago Fluidus Macula)
2. Autolysis (II. Fatum Cursed by Nature)
3. Castle of the Leached Body 08:57
4. Las Ruinas del Palacio
5. Osedax (Devoured by the Cavernous Worm) 09:21
6. Acropolis of Malignancy
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That's all for now! Thanks a lot for your support everyone!Kunal Choksi (label owner) Transcending Obscurity
PRIMITIVE
RAW BLACK METAL APOCALYPTIC CHAOS...The filthy MURDER RECORDS
and the rotten SOUTHERN SOUNDCLASH RECORDS join forces once again
to cruelly torment you with unholy noises extracted from the occult tombs in
the graveyard to begin the ritual that invokes the hellish storms of chaos.
Hessian is a horde originating from the primitive cemeteries of Atlanta in the United States and which presents us with two funeral rituals with deadly rotten remains duly unearthed from the deep graves, where the abominable torments of cadaveric agony echo in our perverted subconscious with Extreme Black Noise.
HESSIAN Line-Up
Laremy Wade: Guitars, Composition, Effects, Production....
Nyvrosk: Drums
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Gomold is an unholy horde originating from the bowels of the ZBMK in Hungary and presenting us with the nefariousness of the black plague, here announced with the spreading the harmful odors, where the wind of death mercilessly annihilates this horrendous humanity with Hellish Black Metal nightmares.
The blasphemous altar of the occult arts is now duly prepared to present the apocalyptic ritual, where the coffins of Hessian and Gomold are open to receive the putrid remains of your insignificant existence, and which will be devoured by starving rats in this ritual of human misery, where the rotten, deadly remains prevail with eternal hate...
GOMOLD Credits:
Studio, Recording, Mixing: Tas Bálint Pataki, Attila Pap
Made in the Zvgloian Cave.
Gomold belongs to the ZBMK.
Special Thanks:
Dániel “Schleki” Schlekman
Dávid Deák
Attila Csihar
Laremy Wade
András Ládi
Gergely Laky
GOMOLD Line-up:
Crotalos: Guitar, Vocals
Lucius: Drums
Big Chris: Bass, Vocals (backing)
https://gomold.bandcamp.com/
HESSIAN / GOMOLD - "BLASPHEMOUS RITUAL IN THE UNHOLY UNDERWORLD..."
Split Cassette Limited to 50 copies, hand numbered
Tracklist:
HESSIAN Side
01 - Ritual 1
02 - Ritual 2
GOMOLD Side
01 - A Hala´l Szele
02 - A Fekete Ko´r
Release date 12th september 2025
Official distribution in the European Division by Hellstore Europe and in the North American Division by Southern Soundclash Records & Guts And Blood Records
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Label: Comatose Music
Release date: october 10th 2025
Genre: Technical Brutal Death Metal
For fans of: Cryptopsy | Suffocation | Deeds Of Flesh | Immolation | Morbid Angel
All things have failed. The very essence of existence is mutating, collapsing about us. No structure remains and as society falls into ruin our bodies collapse in symbiotic unity. Flesh slips from bone, blood and bile pool and coagulate, what was inside becomes outside. Maggots erupt from the vast sea of slowly liquidating humanity, consuming and thriving on the ruined remains of our dominance…a sordid ending in putridity for all dreams and ambitions, both noble and depraved alike.
After four years and three EPs, it is finally time for the full length debut album from Vulnificus to be unleashed, for the true extent of their power and pestilential sickness to be revealed. Continuing the band’s pathological obsession with the letter ‘I’, this mass of savagery and madness has been branded with the title of Inclination and it’s a trip to the outer limits of brutal death metal’s most disturbed and distorted regions. From the beginning of first track, ‘Bacterial Backlash’, there is a sense that something is very wrong with this album; the atmosphere is unsettling and the prominent bass reaches through the riffs and drills into your consciousness. The tension seems to continually build, like a vice tightening around your head – and there’s no release, even when the song collapses into an eerie finish. Three tracks will be familiar to fans who have tasted the bitter ichor of the Inextricable EP – the maniacal blasting monster that is ‘The Internecine Incarnation’ in both its forms, with and without vocals and the warped waltz that is ‘Intrinsic Inclination’. All three more than merit their inclusion on Inclination, adding immeasurably to its dark, dangerous lunacy. Elsewhere the thick, tumbling riffs of ‘Inexplicably Beguiled’ cascade like rot and effluence over jagged drum patterns and the utterly eviscerating voice of Eston Browne, while ‘Excursus Vulnificus’ revels in aggressive sickness, fevered guitar solos wailing as the song grinds to a finale of nausea and despair. There is no haven to be found within the asylum walls of Inclination, only trauma, confusion and oppressive, claustrophobic terror.
Mixed and mastered by Scot Moriarty at Backroom Studios (Sunrot, Mass Extinction, Slabdragger) for maximum nerve shredding effect and wrapped in the grotesque shroud of Ricky ‘Pileworm’ Pile’s (Impalement, Stabbing etc) artwork, Inclination will be unchained by Comatose Music on October 10th. Remorseless and relentless, the plague that is Vulnificus will consume you.
Line-up:
E. Browne - Vocals
M. Jones - Bass
J. Parker - Guitar
E. Daniele - Drums/Guitar
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"TEARS
PAINTED SKY" is
the title of the new CULTUS SANGUINE album, which will
see the faint light of night in the spring of 2026 via My Kingdom Music.
The successor to "Dust Once Alive" has taken shape; the recordings for "Tears Painted Sky," the fourth album from CULTUS SANGUINE, will begin in December and will give life to an album characterized even more by the dark and melancholic atmospheres typical of its predecessor, but with a more intense and macabre musical imprint, confirming the band's unmistakable sound.
Joe, frontman and longtime member of the band, tells us about it: "A series of dark poems to sing the pain of life: this is "Tears Painted Sky"! It's more than an album, it's a descent, a slow and inexorable journey into the depths of the soul, where light is only a memory and pain takes shape. Its songs branch out like twisted nerves, along the narrow, damp alleys of the certainty of the end. Every note is a wound, every word a confession. There is no hope, no catharsis, only the decadent elegance of the inner sunset".
With "Tears Painted Sky," CULTUS SANGUINE pushes the already fragile boundaries of their poetics, exploring painful territories and abandoning themselves completely to the aesthetics of the end. A work that doesn't console, but accompanies those who know how to listen into the blackest heart of their own solitude.
The cult is alive!
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NEWS 2.8.2025
DEHUMAN REIGN – “DAWN OF A MALEFIC DOMINION”
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Mit ihrer neuen Single "CHOKE ON YOUR MISTAKES", vom kommenden Album "IS THERE SALVATION?" (VÖ: 19.09.), legt die aufstrebende Metal Band DARKNESS SURROUNDING den Finger in eine der sensiblen Wunden unserer digitalen Gegenwart: Cancel Culture. Der Track, der am 25.07. mit einem begleitenden Lyric-Video erscheint, richtet sich gegen eine Kultur der öffentlichen Abrechnung, in der Fehlverhalten – ob real oder vermeintlich – sofort und gnadenlos bestraft wird. Oft genügt ein einzelner unbedachter Satz, ein Missverständnis oder ein alter Post, um eine Welle der Empörung auszulösen, die Karrieren und Existenzen wegfegt.
"Mit dem Song wollen wir unsere Wut über die Unart ausdrücken, dass besonders online nur noch darauf gewartet wird, dass irgendjemand einen Fehler macht, damit man sich kollektiv auf denjenigen stürzen kann. Dabei ist egal, ob die Verfehlungen nur Banalitäten sind, der Shitstorm ist meist vernichtend.", kommentiert die Band zur neuen Single.
In "Choke On Your Mistakes" und dem dazugehörigen Musikvideo zeigen Darkness Surrounding ihre Haltung: laut, direkt, eindringlich, musikalisch kompromisslos, mit roher Energie und emotionaler Tiefe. Mit aggressiven Growls und verletzlichen Clean Vocals vertont die Band das Spannungsfeld zwischen Schuld, Überreaktion und öffentlicher Bloßstellung. Musikalisch vereint der Track moderne Metal-Elemente mit einem Thema, das zum Nachdenken anregt: über Moral im Internet, digitale Selbstgerechtigkeit, die Zerrissenheit eines digitalen Zeitalters und die Frage, ob eine Kultur, die schneller verurteilt und keine Fehler mehr verzeiht, wirklich gerecht ist.
"Choke On Your Mistakes" auf Youtube ansehen: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m8IErWNSg04
Am 19. September erscheint das neue Album "Is There Salvation?" – In dem Werk geht es um gesellschaftliche Spannungen, persönliche Kämpfe und die Suche nach Hoffnung, umgesetzt in einer facettenreichen Klanglandschaft aus donnernden Blastbeats, düsteren Riffs, Growls, gefühlvollen Clean Vocals und epischen Soli.
Tracklist
1. Is There…
2. Old Minds Go Blind
3. Choke On Your Mistakes
4. Achromantica
5. Virtue’s End
6. Chained Eternally
7. Through History’s Lens
8. Portrait Of Solitude
9. Lethargy
10. …Salvation?
Album "Is There Salvation?" Pre-Save: https://orcd.co/istheresalvation
Darkness Surrounding feiern am 20. September in der börse in ihrer Heimatstadt Wuppertal die Veröffentlichung ihres neuen Albums "Is There Salvation?" mit einer exklusiven Release Show – ein Pflichttermin für alle Fans zeitgenössischer Metal-Sounds zwischen Melodic Death und Metalcore. In lockerer Atmosphäre können Besucher bei einem Drink mit der Band ins Gespräch kommen und auch für kulinarische Kleinigkeiten ist gesorgt. Ab 21:30 Uhr wird es dann laut und intensiv, wenn Darkness Surrounding ihr neues Album in voller Länge live auf der Bühne präsentieren. Im Anschluss an das Konzert dürfen sich alle Gäste auf eine Aftershow-Party freuen – ein perfekter Ausklang für einen besonderen Abend.
DARKNESS SURROUNDING "Is There Salvation?" – Release Show
Wann: 20.09.2025, ab 20:00 Uhr
Wo: die börse (Wolkenburg 100, 42119 Wuppertal)
VVK-Tickets: 15 Euro / Abendkasse: 20 Euro
Tickets gibt’s hier: https://www.wuppertal-live.de/587439
Über Darkness Surrounding
Die musikalische Reise von Darkness Surrounding begann bereits zu Schulzeiten – damals noch stark vom klassischen Melodic Death Metal geprägt. Seit 2024 ist die Band in ihrer aktuellen Besetzung aktiv: Mit Tim Dau an den Growls und Kassandra "Kessi" von Bajgar, die sowohl mit ihrer Stimme als auch an der Gitarre überzeugt, bringt das Quintett neue klangliche Facetten in das gemeinsame Schaffen. Komplett wird die Formation durch Gründungsmitglied Leonard Pott an den Drums, Simon Adolf an der Lead-Gitarre und Nico Schubert am Bass. Durch Kessis Clean Vocals ist der Sound der Band vielschichtiger denn je.
Inspiriert von Szenegrößen wie Avenged Sevenfold, Trivium, Gojira, Sylosis und Bleed From Within, schaffen Darkness Surrounding ihren ganz eigenen Stil – melodisch, treibend und mit einem natürlichen Klangbild, das live wie im Studio überzeugt.
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Noch ziemlich berauscht vom krassen Erfolg der ersten Albumsingle “WINDS OF TIME”, enthüllen WINGS OF STEEL nun erneut eine wahre Perle des Old-School-Heavy-Metal, bei der sie ihre einzigartige Fähigkeit beweisen, sowohl das klangliche als auch das ästhetische Metal-Flair der späten 70er und frühen 80er Jahre authentisch einzufangen.
Begleitet von einem Musikvideo, das uns in die glorreiche Zeit von MTV zurückbringt, liefert “WE RISE” großen Sound und eine kraftvolle Aussage – zusammengeschmiedet, um Herz und Seele eines jeden Classic-Metal-Fans tief zu berühren.
Die Band selbst sagt über ihr neues Video:
“Das Stück ist die klangliche und visuelle Repräsentation unserer alltäglichen Gedanken, denn es bezieht sich darauf, Frieden und Stärke durch Verbundenheit zu erreichen. Diese Message und unser moderner und doch zugleich traditioneller Sound nehmen euch mit auf eine epische Arena-Rock-Reise der alten Schule, die eure Stimmung in echter Rock’n’Roll-Manier erheben wird.”
“We Rise” ist die zweite Single des von Fans heiß erwarteten zweiten Studioalbums “WINDS OF TIME”, welches am 17. Oktober 2025 weltweit erscheinen wird. Die Scheibe ist bereits auf CD und Vinyl vorbestellbar, in den Vereinigten Staaten direkt über die Website der Band und in Europa bei High Roller Records.
Über Wings of Steel
Wings of Steel ist eine Heavy-Metal/Hardrock-Band aus Los Angeles, die 2019 von Sänger Leo Unnermark und Gitarrist Parker Halub gegründet wurde.
Der Sound der Band ist primär im Old-School-Stil des Hardrock und Heavy Metal der 70er und 80er Jahre verwurzelt und lässt sich als epische sowie einzigartige Mischung dieser klassischen Stile beschreiben. Unnermarks bluesiger Touch und sein dynamisch-kraftvolles Stimmregister, gepaart mit Halubs bombastischen Riffs und ausdrucksstarken Soli, vereinen sich zu einem unverwechselbaren und kraftvollen Sound, auf den Fans von Hardrock und Heavy Metal gewartet haben.
2022 veröffentlichte die Band ihre Debüt-EP “Wings of Steel”, die sie schnell zu einer ernstzunehmenden Größe in der Underground-Heavy-Metal-Szene machte. Aufbauend auf diesem Erfolg veröffentlichte die Band im darauffolgenden Jahr ihr erstes Album “Gates of Twilight” (2023), das von vielen als eines der besten Heavy-Metal-Alben der letzten Jahre angesehen wird.
Wings of Steel starteten im Frühjahr 2024 ihre erste Europatournee, auf der sie für ihre energiegeladenen Live-Auftritte auf dem gleichen hohen Niveau wie auf ihren Studioveröffentlichungen gelobt wurden. Die Energie ihrer Live-Shows wurde auf ihrem Live-Album “Live in France” (2024) eingefangen und hervorgehoben.
Am 13. Juni 2025 enthüllte die Band “Winds of Time”, ihre bislang ambitionierteste Single und ihr anspruchsvollstes Projekt. “Winds of Time” ist ein gigantischer Track mit einem über 10-minütigen Musikvideo. Mit dieser Single demonstriert die Band ihre einzigartige Stellung sowie ihren unverwechselbaren Sound in der aktuellen Heavy-Metal-Szene.
Bis heute haben Wings of Steel über ein Dutzend Shows in den USA und Europa gespielt, darunter Auftritte bei renommierten Festivals und an legendären Veranstaltungsorten wie dem Heavy Week-end, dem Rock Hard Festival, dem Whisky-A-Go-Go, dem Keep It True Festival, dem Up the Hammers Festival und mehr.
FLIGHT OVER EUROPE TOUR ‘25
Jetzt schon die ersten Tracks des kommenden Albums live erleben!
Tickets gibt es hier: https://wingsofsteelband.com/
14. Juni - Iron Fest Open Air, Gries DE
20. Juni - Soundcheck One, Waldbronn DE
21. Juni - Sonnenkeller, Balingen DE
3. Juli - Escape, Wien AT
5. Juli - Rock’n’Roll Club Rho, Milan IT
11. Juli - Pod Minoga, Poznan PL
12. Juli - VooDoo Club, Warschau PL
15. Juli - On the Rox, Helsinki FI
16. JulI - Nirvana, Turku FI
25. Juli - Headbangers Open Air, Brande-Hörnerkirchen DE
13. Sep - Pyrenean Warriors Open Air, Torreilles FR
17. Sep - The Godfather, Madrid ES
26. Sep - DVG Club, Kortrijk BE
27. Sep - Sound Dog, Breda NL
3. Okt - R.I.M. Festival, Haigerloch DE
4. Okt - Keep It True Rising, Würzburg DE
https://www.youtube.com/@wingsofsteel
https://wingsofsteelband.com/
https://www.facebook.com/OfficialWingsofSteel
After the release of Floating, it's good to see another death metal band on our label getting acclaim for attempting to do something innovative with the style. Floridian band Haxprocess are playing a progressive form of thrash-tinged death metal with engrossing songs averaging 10 minutes. The best part is, despite it all, their music remains as heavy as the moons of Saturn. It's out now and you can stream it in full at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PdDxBWJps9w
HAXPROCESS – “BEYOND WHAT EYES CAN SEE”
For
fans of : Morbid
Angel, Blood Incantation, The Chasm, Immolation, Atvm, Atheist, Felgrave, Typhonian
Haxprocess are playing incredibly heavy death metal music - leaden, thick and dark, and are somehow attempting to go progressive wielding that sound. It's like Morbid Angel covering The Chasm songs under the influence of Blood Incantation. This is but a vague comparison just to get some idea of what this ambitious band is trying to do over here. It's death metal through-and-through but they're doing so much with it, it would bring a tear to any classic fan of the genre. They insist on having only epic songs averaging 10 minutes; the album has only four songs and it lasts for just as long as a normal album would. The music however is relentless in its barrage of gargantuan otherworldly riffs, what with the ever-changing patterns and combinations, albeit delivered in a comfortable pace so that everything can be registered for posterity. It's an album that can withstand endless listens, offer everything a death metal fan would want and yet do so much more than an average album would because of their constantly evolving music that manages to remain engrossing as well. This is as epic as a death metal album can possibly get without letting go of any of the heaviness that's an inherent part of the band's sound over here.
Line up
Lothar Mallea - Guitar and vocals
Shane Williamson - Guitar
Davis Leader - Bass
Adam Robinson - Drums
Artwork by Juanjo Castellano (Ritual Fog, Typhonian)
Track listing
1. Where Even Stars Die
2. The Confines of the Flesh
3. Thy Inner Demon Seed
4. Sepulchral Void
Release date - July 25th, 2025
https://www.facebook.com/transcendingobscurityrecords
https://www.facebook.com/HaxprocessOfficial
Kunal Choksi Label owner Transcending Obscurity Mumbai, India
London (UK) - Blackened Death Metallers, CULT BURIAL, in partnership with No Clean Singing, have premiered "BESEECH," the second single from forthcoming album, COLLAPSE OF PATTERN, REVERENCE OF DUST. Stream it at the link that follows!
https://www.nocleansinging.com/2025/07/23/an-ncs-premiere-cult-burial-beseech/
In other recent news, Cult Burial has announced that Blastbeats Vinyl will be the exclusive U.S. distributor for the vinyl LP variants of Collapse of Pattern, Reverence of Dust! The LPs will be available for purchase in the U.S. on September 5, the album's official release date.
Collapse of Pattern, Reverence of Dust is a record about erosion — of structures, of certainty, of meaning. Across eight tracks, Cult Burial tears through the frameworks we cling to, carving out something that sits between aggression and despair, weight and absence. The music is dense and layered, yet unafraid of space; at times claustrophobic, at others stripped to bare wire and exposed edge.
Cult Burial's music is a confluence of black, death, and doom metal, characterized by dissonant guitar work, relentless drumming, and guttural vocals. Their compositions often explore themes of existentialism, decay, and the human psyche, creating a soundscape that is both oppressive and thought-provoking.
Despite being a relatively new entity, Cult Burial has garnered attention from various metal publications and blogs, earning praise for their authentic approach to extreme metal and their ability to evoke a profound emotional response through their music.
Following two highly regarded albums, Cult Burial's forthcoming third release is unquestionably its finest work to date.
Cult Burial will release Collapse of Pattern, Reverence of Dust, September 5, on digital, CD, and vinyl formats.
Track
Listing:
1. Vincula
2. Collapse
3. Aether
4. Mire
5, Enthrall
6. Beseech
7. Vestige
8. Seethe
Credits:
Mixed by Greg Dawson at BWC Studios.
Mastered by Brad Boatright at Audiosiege.
Artwork by Legerdemain.
Pre-order: https://cultburial.bandcamp.com/album/collapse-of-pattern-reverence-of-dust
Guitarist Jaakko Hautamäki comments:
"Joni pondered the matter long and hard: Would anyone notice if he added some melody and triplets for Pepe? Pepe noticed the wrongdoing, but the new armchair was far too comfortable to get up from. Joni performed his secret rituals, pulled out the best lead section from his sleeve, and in his usual sadistic fashion, placed it only once at the end of the track. “It can’t only come once!” Everyone agreed – we were left yearning for a climax worthy of the end of the album. After hundreds of consultants were discussed with, nevertheless the solution was spontaneously invented in the studio: “Just throw in some double bass or something to make it last longer.” Tuomo could not believe his ears when he got the finished work on his desk. It was too soft and honeyed; it lacked coldness and mechanicalness completely. This was immediately corrected by adding icy echoes and scooped frequency curves. Niko approved the changes."
Listen to Forsaken Brigade on streaming services: https://push.fm/fl/progeny-of-sun-forsaken
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.
Watch Penance music video: https://youtu.be/RYQIPCZ1Q-8
Watch Decimation music video: https://youtu.be/wkHkjAk8a3E
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
Line-up:
Niko Aromaa - Vocals
Jaakko Hautamäki - Guitar
Joni Kiviniemi - Guitar
Tuomo Tolkki - Bass
Juha Peura – Drums
https://www.facebook.com/Progenyofsun
Brazilian
hardcore/thrash agitators NADA have released the
official music video for “BLACK BODIES BLEEDS”, taken from
their searing new album ENTROPIA, out now via Wormholedeath.
Shot in the stark intimacy of the band’s rehearsal space, the video is unfiltered and defiant—a sonic warcry against a reality shaped by institutionalized violence, rising fascism, and denialism tearing at the fabric of Brazilian society.
“Black Bodies Bleeds” is NADA at full force: a visceral blend of razor-sharp riffs, relentless rhythm, and bilingual lyrics that cut deep into themes of racism, state brutality, and social neglect. It's not just music—it's resistance. With each line and breakdown, NADA dismantles the narrative that marginalizes Black and poor communities, delivering a fierce testament to those caught in the crossfire.
Stream Entropia: https://orcd.co/entropiaalbum
www.youtube.com/@nadacrossover
https://nadathrashcrossover.bandcamp.com/album/entropia
NADA’s Entropia—where hardcore/thrash metal becomes a survival tactic.
Label: Comatose Music
Release date: august 8th 2025
Genre: Technical Brutal Death Metal
For fans of: Cannibal Corpse | Deeds Of Flesh |In Asymmetry | Incinerate
In his ravenous pursuit of the essence of wickedness he has incinerated even the cold ashes of his empathy and become a scientist, an artist, in his dedication to the instigation of absolute despair in others. With his soulless yet remarkably creative invention he has invoked revelatory levels of agony and raging flames of torment beyond imagining. He has meticulously aroused states of being in his subjects wherein the memory of mere pain becomes a dream, an unattainable nirvana. And with each bloody step along his path he calls out to the powers he reveres – notice me, elevate me, transform me – but as yet, they remain silent.
Darren Cesca, drummer with Goratory, Eschaton and previously Deeds Of Flesh, has returned with the second album from his unconscionably brutal solo project, Cytolysis. Surge Of Cruelty is constructed from eleven sonic acts of torture, where twisted technicality and methodical precision collide with frenzied explosions of fury and unnerving alien atmospheres. From the psychotic dissection of opening gambit, ‘Your Slow Demise’, the listener is led ever deeper into an inescapable labyrinth of terror. An arcane aura bleeds through the cracks between the devilish riffs of the title track, ‘Surge Of Cruelty’, while ‘A Blood Soaked Offering’, featuring a shockingly inhuman guest vocal performance from Brian Forgue (Syphilic etc), is relentless, merciless in its stabbing assault. Forgue is not the only guest vocalist, with throat ripping contributions also being made by Adam Mason of Goratory, Mac Smith of Apogean and Eschaton and Flo Butcher of Tortured and Vile infamy. Perhaps the most intense and scarring track though is delivered by Cesca alone; saved til last ‘Hung From The Rafters’ ensures that an indelible mark is left on the consciousness, a wound that will never heal, suppurating in the mind through every passing day.
Surge Of Cruelty was also mixed and mastered by Darren Cesca – a role he has fulfilled for the likes of In Asymmetry, Pillory and Goratory – and the overwhelming force, intricate riffs and deep, destructive bass tones have been captured perfectly. Adorned in the hypnotically horrifying artwork of Vladimir Cebakov (Six Feet Under, 1914, DeadHead etc), that taps directly into the vein of vicious indifference that pulses beneath the cold skin of Surge Of Cruelty, this second barbaric testament from Cytolysis will be unleashed by Comatose Music on August 8th. Prepare to be flattened by this shuddering juggernaut of torment!
Line-up:
Darren Cesca – all music and vocals
guest vocals on:-
Devout Sacrifice by Mac Smith
A Blood-Soaked Offering by Brian Forgue
Tortured Flesh by Adam Mason
Mark of the Demons by Flo Butcher
https://www.comatosemusic.com/
https://www.facebook.com/darren.cesca
Hearken, ye unbound! Behold the triumphant return of PROSCRIPTION’S infernal amalgam of Finno-American blackened death metal. DESOLATE DIVINE merges primal repugnancy with hypnotic songcraft, balancing a calculated, multi-layered offensive with the chaos of a bloodthirsty berserker charge.
With grand ambitions for their debut, Conduit stifled by the pandemic, Desolate Divine emerges to reveal PROSCRIPTION's terrifying true form. “At least half of Conduit was written even before a full lineup was gathered. So, when I was writing, maybe I subconsciously had these shackles and speed limits or whatever," professes Christbutcher (guitar, vocals). “But when the inspiration came for Desolate Divine, I had a much better understanding of what PROSCRIPTION had become and where to go from there.”
The opening track from Desolate Divine is now streaming. Listen to "Gleam of the Morningstar" at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gzW4fe12t4Q
Dark Descent Records will unleash Desolate Divine on August 29. Pre-orders for the CD, vinyl, cassette, and digital editions of the album are available at:
www.darkdescentrecords.com/shop
www.ddmsuo.eu
Tracklist:
1. Gleam of the Morningstar
2. Bleed the Whore Again
3. Entreaty of the Very End
4. The Midnight God
5. Behold a Phosphorescent Dawn
6. Heave Ho Ye Igneous Leviathan
7. Desolate Divine
8. The Great Deceiver
9. Not but Dust
PROSCRIPTION’s completed line-up is a formidable force, boasting members from such deathly acts as Maveth and Lantern, among many others. Said collective experience is instantly evident on Desolate Divine, showcasing exceptional musicianship and relentless, professional execution.
As with their debut, visual artist Sam Araya was summoned to translate the album’s sonic despair into a visual hellscape. “I had a long-time theme of some devout soul who presumably ascends to the heavens, only to find not but dust. No gates, no choirs, not even ruins or a war-torn paradise … just desolation and cold nothingness. The cover is this Behemoth of woe, in a sense, residing in this bleak sandstorm where perhaps the heavens may have been. And a single flame to attract these wandering souls who, once they touch its warmth, become the very dust that feeds the sandstorm.”
True to Christbutcher’s prolific output since his relocation to Finland, Desolate Divine was recorded by Kalle Laanto (Cryptborn, Tramalizer) at Sonic Violence studio in Varkaus; then mixed and mastered by Dave Otero at Denver’s Flatline Studios. Artwork by Artem Grigoriev (vinyl) and Samuel Araya (CD).
*Artwork depicted above is of the vinyl artwork.
PROSCRIPTION is:
ChristButcher - Guitar/Vocals
Cruciatus - Lead Guitar
Apep - Bass/Vocals
M.K. - Drums
www.darkdescentrecords.com
https://www.facebook.com/ProscriptionHorde/
OBEY THE SICKNESS WITHIN THE FLESH AND WITNESS THE CARNAGE YOURSELF... Finnish death metal force MALFORMED have unleashed debut full-length album, CONFINEMENT OF FLESH, on U.S. label Dark Descent Records and European label Extremely Rotten Productions. The album is available on LP, CD, cassette, and digital formats.
Confinement of Flesh is a violent blend of classic American death metal—characterized by the brutality and musicianship of the genre's originators—mixed with the gloominess of their Finnish contemporaries. MALFORMED draws influence from the eerie atmosphere that early Finnish death metal bands established and made a hallmark of the national scene.
From heavy grooves to frenzied blast beats, Confinement of Flesh pushes their sound even further. It's a more refined and mature continuation of their earlier work, sure to satisfy existing fans and attract new ones. The album was recorded by MALFORMED, produced and engineered by Felix Pennanen (Disguised Malignance), and mastered to perfection by Lasse at Ballade Studios.
Purchase/Stream:
https://darkdescentrecords.bandcamp.com/album/confinement-of-flesh
https://malformed-fin.bandcamp.com/album/confinement-of-flesh
Track
Listing:
1. Within the Flesh
2. Confinement of Terror
3. Obscure Walls from Beyond
4. Abnormal Eulogy
5. Eyes Torn Out
6. Depredate the Divine
7. Return of the Plague
8. Shattered Illusion
9. The Incoming Rapture
Confinement of Flesh features an ominous cover painting by Icelandic artist Skadvaldur, offering a perfect visual representation of the darkness found within the album's sound. This highly anticipated debut cements MALFORMED as one of the most promising bands in today’s death metal scene.
The album was recorded by MALFORMED, produced and engineered by Felix Pennanen (Disguised Malignance), and mastered by Lasse at Ballade Studios.
Formed in 2022 in the Finnish capital of Helsinki, MALFORMED released their debut demo Uncontrollable Malformity, digitally that same year. It was later picked up for physical release by U.S. record label Rotted Life and distributed worldwide. The demo also led to a record deal and a follow-up EP with Danish underground death metal label Extremely Rotten Productions. The Gathering of Souls, released in 2023, further expanded the band's international reach and led to several shows outside of Finland.
MALFORMED is:
Eetu Hyvönen - Lead Vocals & Guitars
Akseli Lindroos - Guitar
Pauli Niemi - Bass & Vocals
Jani Seppi - Drums
www.darkdescentrecord.com
www.extremelyrottenprod.com
www.malformeddm.bandcamp.com
www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088862900983
The infamous sound of Nekro Cvlt Desecration takes on a voracious devastation, full of darkness in the chaos that mercilessly invades the bowels of the underworld of darkness with possessed rhythms, where satanic proclamations and abominable prophecies are vomited.
The new album that Nekro Cvlt Desecration presents to us is decomposed with ten hymns that take us into an hellish journey to the depths of darkness, where the trumpets of the Luciferian archangels will guide us to the altar soaked with the blood spilled in this blasphemous ritual and where the death will reap the cursed believers with its impure sickle ready to decapitate the biblical creatures before they are immolated in the infernal flames.
This cursed witchcraft cult will be presented by Murder Records in the CD and Cassette formats with official distribution in the European Division by Hellstore Europe, in the North American Devision by Southern Soundclash Records and Guts & Blood Records and in South America, the official distribution will be assumed by Nekro Cvlt Desecration.
Tracklist:
01 - Purification In The Witchcraft Flames
02 - Ancient Voices From The Graves
03 - Spell Of Necromancy... Buried Alive In Darkness
04 - Cvlt To Kaos & Blasphemy
05 - Arsenic Angels
06 - Witching Possession
07 - Into The Coven / True Pestilential Force
08 - Altares De Sangre Y Muerte
09 - Antichristian Black Metal Reaper Mmxxv
10 - Sabatorical Abomination
Line-Up:
Seth Nekromancer (Voices)
Nashgot (Lead and Rhythm Guitars)
Ereshkigal (Bass)
Goat Destruktor (Drums and Choirs)
morbidblackblood@gmail.com
https://nekrocvltdesecration.bandcamp.com/
Recordings from late December 2024 to April 2025, Recording, mixed and mastering by Gregorio Kochian
Buenos Aires Argentina
Cover Art by Darkpen Illustrations.
CD Design & Layout made by Fijimermaid Productions.
Cassette Design & Layout made by Alemão and Danihell Slaughter.
Photography by Gabriela Fernandez "Thunder PH"
Intro "Purification in the Witchcraft Flames" by Fran Goya.
Violins Into the Coven by Pilar Goya, arrangements by Fran Goya.
Music Nekro Cvlt Desecration.
All lyrics Seth Nekromancer.
Photo editing by Ereshkigal.
Cassette Limited to 100 copies.
CD Limited to 300 copies.
HELLPACK CD + CASSETTE.
Official Distribution by HELLSTORE EUROPE
info@murder-records.eu
www.murder-records.eu
Label: Brutal Mind
Release date: 25 July '25
Obvurt were formed in Quebec, Canada by guitarist Philippe Drouin and from the beginning the band’s purpose was to challenge preconceptions, to push boundaries and to take death metal into previously unexplored territories. Combining exceptional musicianship with equally exceptional song craft the band have been able to carve out sonic edifices of rare power and hypnotic atmosphere. Their live performances are breathtaking and their 2022 debut album, ec was afforded international critical acclaim – with Distorted Sound Magazine noting, “there is enough technicality to impress and even astound, without ever feeling unnecessary or forced as so many have before” and predicting that Obvurt possessed everything they needed for “domination of the tech-death landscape”.
The second Obvurt album, An Alternate Dimension, will soon be upon us, but first there is the matter of the first single to be taken from its trove of treasures – ‘Hold On To Hope’. Philippe Drouin performs the new single on a Dean Custom Michael Angelo Batio ‘Burnt’ double guitar. It’s an incredible, impossible looking instrument which Philippe plays with stunning mastery. However, whilst the wild guitar and the technical ability on display are the first things that grab your attention about ‘Hold On To Hope’, it’s the qualities of song writing and musicality that leave a lasting impression. Inspired by the unbelievable courage and fortitude of guitar maestro Jason Becker, who has lived with Lou Gehrig's disease for more than thirty years, yet still finds ways to be creative, to compose and to record, ‘Hold On To Hope’ is a testament to perseverance and the power of the human will. It’s an intricate but eminently listenable piece, with its twisting, turning, interweaving guitar patterns and melodies creating a web of remarkable beauty. With this track Obvurt show how heavy, intense music can also be hugely uplifting.
A video for ‘Hold On To Hope’ is available now, filmed by Louis-Martin Laberge, which captures Philippe performing the song on his double guitar amongst the fallen autumn leaves. It’s a poignant image, filmed in fading light at the dying of the year…but the hope of spring to follow is always there.
Look for the new album, An Alternate Dimension soon on Brutal Mind.
Current Line up:
Philippe Drouin - Guitars/Vocals
Enzo Roussel – Bass
Drums on ‘Hold On To Hope’ performed by Dany Araya
https://brutal-mind.com/
https://brutalmind.bandcamp.com/
https://www.facebook.com/Obvurt
Saarni Records to release VERET 2xEP 15.08.2025
The physical manifestation of the 2nd and 3rd EP’s of VERET is ascending 15.08.2025 in the form of a limited Digipak CD, which includes the 2024 EP ”Metal Beyond Mercy” (previously streaming only) with 2025 EP ”Diabolus Sylvarum” (previously unreleased) into a cohesive package.
VERET: Metal of Death Finland
SAARNI RECORDS: Independent Record Label since 2016, focusing on music with uncompromising attitude and artistic vision on the forefront.
Artworks: Sebastian Frigerio
Metal Beyond Mercy / Diabolus Sylvarum
1. Death's Metal
2. Curse of the Priest's Skull
3. Axehammer
4. Demon in Slumber
5. Duke Alocer
6. Throne of Thorns
7. Incantation of Inner Beast
8. Diabolus Sylvarum
https://saarnimusic.com
https://saarnimusic.com/saarnirecords.html
https://veret666.bandcamp.com/
Finnish
speed metal band ARCHED FIRE released a new DEMOLITION
single!Arched Fire return with a new single called “Demolition”. With two
acclaimed albums – Remote Control (2021) and Trust
Betrayal (2024) – and a bunch of blistering singles under their belt, the
Finnish metalheads are known for mixing old-school metal with meaningful
lyrics. The single is released in cooperation with Finnish Inverse Records on
July 22nd 2025.
Watch Demolition lyric video: https://youtu.be/JmAXhdZ1mR0
“The riffs are in the vein of the late 80s speed/thrash wave, the more melodic side of it, to be exact. There’s also a nod to the Dead Boys, to add some punk rock in it”, says Ari, the rhythm guitarist.
Kristian, the lead vocalist in Arched Fire, says the song is inspired by the history of Downtown Los Angeles Skid Row, but that the theme is valid in today's city planning as well:
“It’s about dealing with poverty in the cities. In some cases, ableist and hostile architecture along with segregation are used to control people. Removing the slum does not remove the causes of the slum. But clearing forests to make space for new houses is worse than the demolition of unsafe houses. Demolition and rebuilding boost the economy as jobs are created …but who’s buying?”
“Funnily enough, I didn’t know he was inspired by downtown LA when I decided to re-use a riff from an old Arched Fire song called ’Downtown City’ in the middle part”, adds Ari, “but, hey, if the shoe fits…”
“Demolition” was recorded with a temporary line-up. The drummer here is Fabio Alessandrini (Annihilator, etc), and Greek guitarist called Seva did the leads.
Listen to 'Demolition' single on streaming services: https://push.fm/fl/arched-fire-demolition
Line-up:
Kristian Herkman: vocals
Ari Väntänen: guitar
Mika Rytilahti: bass
Seva: lead guitar
Fabio Alessandrini: drums
https://archedfire.co
https://www.facebook.com/OfficialArchedFire
Horror Pain Gore Death Productions presents the new underground metal and underground wrestling compilation: RPW King Of The Kill 3! Ruthless Pro Wrestling (RPW) is the hottest independent promotion in the world of Deathmatch Wrestling, and on August 23rd, 2025, eight ruthless competitors will battle to become this year's King Of The Kill champion:
Shlak
Jack Harrop
Masada
Iceman
Nick Gage
Eric Ryan
Hoodfoot
Eric Dillinger
Dale Patricks
To celebrate this epic Deathmatch tournament, HPGD unleashes this compilation featuring 60+ minutes of vicious underground metal from 20 different artists on the roster:
Elbow Deep
Ancestor Of Kaos
Organ Dealer
Bocc
Red Brick
Lesch-Nyhan
The Crippler
Mutilatred
Putrascension
Mausoleum
Cocaine Culture
Mudshow
King
Matsunaga Was Right
Road Pig
Moons
Come Mierda
Kosuke Hashida
Mental Funeral
L.M.I.
RPW’s King Of The Kill 3 Tournament takes place on August 23rd, 2025, at Loose Cannons MC Clubhouse in Maybee, MI
You can also watch King Of The Kill 3 live via https://independentwrestling.tv
Listen to the single "Ruthless" by Elbow Deep at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PxrV-YJ1OtY
Pre-order the CD for only $10 at https://shop.horrorpaingoredeath.com/products/rpw-king-of-the-kill-3-cd
Pre-order the Digital Download for only $6.66 at https://hpgd.bandcamp.com/album/king-of-the-kill-3
Tracklisting:
1. ELBOW DEEP - Ruthless
2. ANCESTOR OF KAOS - Death By Hanging
3. ORGAN DEALER - KPC-OXA48
4. BOCC - Santa Eulalia
5. RED BRICK - Asphalt
6. LESCH-NYHAN - Puke
7. THE CRIPPLER - Human Offals
8. MUTILATRED - Everyone's Doing Shitty
9. PUTRASCENSION - Stillness
10. MAUSOLEUM - Intense Mortification
11. COCAINE CULTURE - Lifeless Endeavor
12. MUDSHOW - Villain
13. KING - Death's Cold Wind
14. MATSUNAGA WAS RIGHT - It's Still Real To Me Dammit
15. ROAD PIG - Ancient Noise
16. MOONS - Black Ribbon
17. COME MIERDA - War On Children
18. KOSUKE HASHIDA - Legitimate Murder
19. MENTAL FUNERAL - Twisted Mass Of Burnt Decay
20. L.M.I. - Damage Chain
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For fans of : Anthrax, D.R.I., Exodus, Motorhead, Municipal Waste, Obituary, Overkill, Pantera, Slayer, and Toxic Holocaust.
Need proof? Check out the official music video for the album's lead single, "Every Fucking Day." Watch now at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=czTuDBWILJ8
Metalithic is set for release on September 27 on ShredHead Records.
DEGRAVE will mark the release of Metalithic with a CD Release show at Rose Music Hall in Columbia, MO. Support will come from Orphan Source and Soul Terminus.
Tracklist:
1) Usurper of Flame
2) Sing the Body Electric
3) Every Fucking Day
4) Lockdown
5) Abort the Court
6) Living In A Smokescreen
7) Ignis Accendere
8) Burn Up the Sky
9) Death Is
Metalithic was produced by Chad Brown and DEGRAVE. The album was recorded by Conrad Hildebrand at Five Turn Production Studios, and mixed and mastered by John Breeden of Johnny DCat Entertainment.
Formed in 2016, DEGRAVE is an intense four-piece metal act schooled by metal masters of the past. The band showcases a highly-crafted musical skill with originality, and not accompanied by any pretentious attitude. Thrash or be thrashed!
Line-Up:
Clyde Daniels - Guitars, Vocals
Dylan Volmert - Guitars, Vocals
Isaiah "Cliff" Curtis - Bass
Caleb Bethel - Drums
https://www.facebook.com/degravethrash
AZELL – “ASTRALIS”
Label: Rottweiler Records
Release date: october 17th 2025
Genre: Space Sludge
For fans of: Conan | Bongripper | Rwake | Primitive Man
Hailing from Louisville, Kentucky Azell are a two piece band who have been conjuring up the heaviest sounds imaginable since 2022. Combining dark, sci-fi stories with monolithic doom and a raw, corrosive aesthetic they have forged their own sound – space sludge – standing apart in the crowded underground extreme music scene. Their debut album, Death Control, hit with seismic impact in 2024, garnering critical acclaim from around the globe, with Ave Noctum declaring it “a dense, aggressive, and spellbindingly innovative body of work” that boded well for the future. Well, that future has now arrived, in the form of the second Azell album, Astralis and all the critics’ hopes and expectations have been fulfilled and surpassed.
In Azell’s typically ambitious and imaginative style, Astralis is a concept album, one that will be accompanied by a novella – described by the band as “a throwback to the pulp fiction novels of the early 20th century” – with each chapter of the novella being represented by a song from the album. The opening chapter is available now for fans who pick up the first single from Astralis, ‘From The Womb Of Oblivion’ via Bandcamp. And that first single and opening track is an incredible introduction to what Azell have achieved with this new album. It’s a fall into yawning chasms as the bass rattles below vast, languorous, sludge-wall riffs and Courtney Napier delivers an acerbic vocal performance of shocking intensity; raw and venomous, deep and monstrous. There is no let up as Astralis unfolds, the huge riffs keep pounding you down with blow after remorseless, relentless blow and an unearthly atmosphere radiates from each chord. Through the immeasurable, bottomless grooves and cosmic horror of ‘Monolithic Terror’ and the darkly regal ‘When Darkness Unfolds’ – like a coronation procession for undead kings or an interstellar caravan to oblivion – to the staggering ‘Waves Of Remembrance’, like shuddering concrete steeped in an alien sorrow beyond human words to define, Astralis drags you into its black maw and holds you captive, enthralled and consumed. There is no way to argue with the prophecy of doom offered up by ‘The End Is Inevitable’ as it marches in bleak despair to the album’s concluding masterpiece – ‘Time Slows To Nothing’. You can feel the faltering of the hands on the universal clock as they start to rust and the sense of all things winding down in crushing, overwhelming torpor as the band slowly drop the bpm; down, down, down to zero. A burst of saxophone is like a last flicker of life before the absolute end and Astralis leaves you speechless. Stunned.
Mixed and mastered by the band’s own David Napier, Astralis sounds superb. The weight of the drums, the thick morass of the guitar riffs, the searing vehemence of the vocals – they’re all captured perfectly. David has also supplied the album’s artwork which visualizes the otherworldly miasma which cloaks this devastating set of songs and the desolation that lies at their heart. Rottweiler Records will unveil the monumental edifice of Astralis on October 17th…the end is nigh.
Line-up:
David Napier - Guitars/Drums/Vocals
Courtney Napier – Bass/Vocals/Drums
https://www.rottweilerrecords.com/
https://www.facebook.com/azell.band
Melbourne-based gore-infested crusty death metal act KÜNTSQUÄD drop the new single "SATANS COCK", the title track from their latest album—now available worldwide via Wormholedeath Records.
Stream the single: https://orcd.co/scsingle
True to their no-holds-barred approach, “Satans Cock” is an unfiltered slab of down-tuned ferocity—melding grind-tinged crust with guttural death and searing blackened chaos. This is the new single from their sophomore full-length, a record that both deepens their sonic brutality and sharpens their warped vision.
"Satans Cock" The Album
Following their 2022 self-titled debut, which sold out multiple pressings and carved a cult following across the underground, KÜNTSQUÄD (pronounced Kountskard) double down on everything grotesque, unholy, and deliberately absurd. There are no genre walls here—only a relentless descent into sonic madness.
With the album “Satans Cock”, the band delivers a grotesque yet calculated assault—layering blast-beaten fury, apocalyptic riffs, and sneering satire into a weaponized soundscape for the damned.
Stream the album: https://orcd.co/scalbum
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Swedish horrorpunks LEFT HAND BLACK have unveiled the second single off their upcoming new album "LEFT HAND BLACK 3: DEATH CAN'T KEEP US APART" which will be released via The Circle Music on 22 September in Transparent Blue Vinyl, Digi CD, and Digital formats.
The video to the track “Death Can't Keep Us Apart" was premiered via Punk Rock Theory. Watch it here: https://www.punkrocktheory.com/news/horrorpunks-left-hand-black-unleash-death-cant-keep-us-apart-feat-nim-vind
This chilling new track features a special guest appearance from Nim Vind, who lends his unmistakable vocals and lead guitar prowess to the song.
"We poured our hearts and souls into 'Death Can't Keep Us Apart', and with Nim Vind's incredible contribution, it truly embodies the spirit of this album," says the band. "It’s a powerful track that showcases our evolution while staying true to the horror-punk sound our fans know and love. We're incredibly excited for everyone to finally hear it and see the new video!"
Stream the track via digital platforms: https://thecirclemusic.lnk.to/DCKUA
This latest offering follows the band's previously released single, "Murder on My Mind Again"giving fans another potent taste of what's to come from their third full-length album
The album is available for pre-order via The Circle Music: https://thecirclemusic.gr/product-category/the-circle-releases/?filter_artist-name=left-hand-black
Digital pre-save: https://thecirclemusic.lnk.to/DeathCantKeepUsApart
"Left Hand Black 3: Death Can't Keep Us Apart" was recorded at Welfare Sounds studios in March 2024 by Per Stålberg and Kalle Lilja, who also produced the album alongside the band. The mixing was done by Per Stålberg, Kalle Lilja, and Mario Dahmen, and mastered by Mario Dahmen at Liquid Aether Audio. The album boasts guest appearances from Nim Vind, who lends his vocals and lead guitar prowess to the title track, "Death Can't Keep Us Apart" and Per Stålberg, who contributes guest vocals on "Why Do I Kill Everything I Love". Adding an eerie touch is Mario Dahmen on the organ for "Doomed Romance On A Summer Night".
The striking visual elements of the album are brought to life with layout design by Bernd Gunwald, the cover art by Frank Walls, and atmospheric band photos captured by Ola Åkerborn with assistance from Kyra Fiedler Wretmarks Foto.
The band said: “We’re very proud of this album. We think we’ve succeeded in creating something new with the songs while still maintaining the same red thread as in our previous records. All the guys in the band make outstanding contributions, each leaving their unique mark on the songs. Hans sings better than ever. Anton's rhythmic drumming makes even the dead want to dance, Johan holds the foundation like the pillars of the Brooklyn Bridge, and Jonathan flutters on his guitar like a never-before-seen bird species from the depths of the Amazon.”
Tracklist:
1. Murder on my mind again
2. I walk the city
3. Death can´t keep us apart
4. Damned love
5. Wolf's eye
6. Breeding ground for the lost souls
7. Doomed romance on a summer night
8. In the center of my heart
9. All these monsters
10. Six feet under ground
11. Each dawn I die
12. Divided by the pain
13. Why do I kill everything I love
14. Octopussy From Outer Space (Bonus Track)
Formed in the spring of 2019 on an island just outside Gothenburg, Left Hand Black brings together the formidable talents of Hans Hagström and Jonathan Jansson (formerly of The Dead Next Door) with Johan Hansson and Anton Zachrisson (from Overdrive Solution). Their sound is a potent brew of old-school melodic horror punk and rock, drawing inspiration from iconic bands such as Misfits, Ramones and Bad Religion.
Left Hand Black have carved a reputation with their previous releases: their self-titled debut in 2020 via Wolverine Records and their 2022 follow-up, "Lower Than Satan" through Sunny Bastard Records/Sick Taste Records. Now, with "Left Hand Black 3: Death Can't Keep Us Apart" they aim to solidify their position as purveyors of infectious horror-infused punk anthems. As the band have declared: "We prove that we can write hits and are an insanely good live band that takes no prisoners and celebrates a hellish party with you in the graveyard."
https://linktr.ee/thecirclemusic
https://linktr.ee/Lefthandblack
https://www.facebook.com/Lefthandblackhorrorpunk/
Doomish
Black Metal cult act NIHILI LOCUS, the legendary Italian
band, will release their new album titled "SEMPER" on
September 26th. Today NIHILI LOCUS premiere the first single titled "(Grida)
La Notte Eterna".
The official video realised by Bruno Blasi can be admired at https://youtu.be/crC6SMSVrtQ
The song, available as digital single too - https://song.link/NLGRIDA - is the band's first new official release after the demos, EP and singles of the '90s. With it NIHILI LOCUS return to their dark greatness characterized by a melancholic pathos embodied in an obscure dark sonorous extremism.
"Semper" is expected to be one of "the next big things" within the Italian Metal scene thanks to a band that has managed to transform the irreparable ravages of time into pure art, making their music simply immortal.
NIHILI LOCUS is finally back! A name, a cult, the history of Italian extreme music.
"Semper" will be released on September 26th.
You can PRE-ORDER it as LP, CD, Tape, Box at: https://t.ly/VLgvZ
https://linktr.ee/mykingdommusic
https://www.facebook.com/nihililocus
Release
date: 18.07.2025
Genre : Death/Blackened death metal
Record label/distribution partner: Self released
Unredeemer is a Finnish death metal band formed in 2019. In a world filled with false prophets and promises of redemption—offering an easy way out of pain and trouble—we offer Unredemption!
Unredeem yourself.
Become your own savior. Redemption was sold to you as a way to take responsibility from your hands—but why would you give it away?
By giving it away, you give your life away.
Reject redemption.
Unredeem yourself.
Musically, Unredeemer draws inspiration from classic death metal acts such as Death, Morbid Angel, Carcass and Slayer, with a healthy dose of modern thrash/death acts such as Decapitated, Cattle Decapitation, Amon Amarth and Devil Driver.
So far, the band has released one EP in 2020 titled 4-19-23, and one full-length album, Word Become Flesh, released in 2022.
On July 18th 2025 the band released their new single titled Shame.
SHAME follows a soldier’s growing realization that neither land, nor nation, nor history truly honors the blood he sheds. Told through a grim children’s rhyme counting down bullets like brothers, and the lives lost in the name of nothing. The land he dies for doesn’t care. No flag, no god, no glorious cause—only the final bullet remains, and with it, the truth that the only thing waiting at the end of sacrifice is silence.
Musically SHAME takes a darker turn compared to previous releases.
Lower guitar tuning and heavier use of black/death metal riffs were the perfect choice for such a heavy lyrical theme.
Line up:
Olli Hänninen [Drums]
Sami Lehtonen [Bass]
Pekka Paasikivi [Guitar]
Mika (Nisu) Niskala [Guitar]
Saša Pul [Vocals]
Recording/mixing Harri Hyytiäinen
Mastering studio – Niklas Piispala // Norppa Audio
https://www.youtube.com/@unredeemer
https://www.facebook.com/unredeemer.band
ROY ZAPPIA is the new guitarist for XENOS A.D. and will have the challenging task of replacing Giuseppe “Tiyris” Taormina, who, for personal reasons, has decided to leave the band.
Ignazio Nicastro says: “After five years, several shows, and the release of three fantastic and widely acclaimed albums, XENOS A.D. and Giuseppe Taormina have parted ways. Now is the time to celebrate and welcome Roy Zappia as the new guitarist for XENOS A.D. Roy will have the challenging task of replacing Giuseppe, but due to his experience and his technical and songwriting skills, we are more than sure he will do an excellent job. You will have the chance to see him in action on August 15th on stage at Frantic Fest. Stay Thrash.”
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.
New album details & order: https://t.ly/B3Vrj
https://linktr.ee/mykingdommusic
https://www.facebook.com/xenosa.d.thrash
Perceptions of Reality is more than an album — it’s a deep dive into consciousness, fusing groove and technical death metal with world music textures. Crafted from the distinct voices of each band member, it balances raw intensity with haunting melodies.
The record explores life’s fleeting nature through intricate storytelling and philosophical depth, challenging listeners to question their reality and embrace complexity. With this release, Brinicle breaks new ground, cementing their status as bold innovators in underground metal.
Brinicle's album "Perceptions of Reality" is now available on all digital platforms: https://orcd.co/por
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The third single 'sermon' is released today and it's available on most streaming services: https://push.fm/fl/serpent-god-sermon
The band comments:
”Sermon on blood, sermon on death”
"The song is up-beat and has a bit of threatening and eerie feeling to it. Lots of classic 90’s Swedish metal elements as building blocks. Starts with heavy double kicks and heavy riffing, no questions asked. Backing choirs create ritualistic or religious wibes to the song. Life is a one long and painful ritual after all. “Like an iron mask forged in brimstone, finished in the flames of hellfire.”
Biography:
Serpent God is a band formed 2023 in Iisalmi, Finland. The birth is heavily related to Se, josta ei puhuta -band’s writing process; lots of material were created that didn’t fit in the spectrum of Se, josta ei puhuta. In general, the material was more slow-paced and more eerie. However, the mentioned material was also way too good to be deleted, so therefore another output was needed, so Serpent God was born. Different branches grow from a tree with strong roots. Serpent God has its foundation in extreme metal, but there are also heavy influences from post-rock, doom and smaller splashes of more avantgarde sounds.
Listen to the first single 'repent': https://push.fm/fl/serpent-god-repent
Listen to the second single 'oblivion': https://push.fm/fl/serpent-god-oblivion
Line-up:
Samu Männikkö - Vocals, guitars and keyboards
Juho-Pekka Lappalainen - Bass
Jimi Myöhänen – Drums
https://www.facebook.com/serpentgodband
Purchase
/ Stream:
https://endlessdismalmoan.bandcamp.com/album/lord-of-nightmare
https://hessianfirm.bigcartel.com/product/endless-dismal-moan-lord-of-nightmare
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gbriEwmdJao
Hessian Firm released the following statement about the reissue:
"Endless Dismal Moan is the brainchild of Japanese musician Chaos 9 (R.I.P). Embracing the digital production and aesthetics of his era as well as incorporating the suffocating sensation of Japanese horror. Endless Dismal Moan provides a completely twisted take on the very idea of raw black metal that remains unsurpassed to this very day. We have been given permission by a live band member and close associate of Chaos 9 (R.I.P) to reissue this full length album.
Lord of Nightmare is not only aesthetically accomplished, but also innovative and significant within the history of underground music. With Lord of Nightmare, sole member Chaos 9 abandons the melancholic romanticism of early black metal in order to create a masterpiece of contemporary urban horror. The music on this album immerses the listener in a chaotic vortex of visceral despair, evoking the nightmarish visions often found in the Japanese cyberpunk movement. Lord of Nightmare stands as Chaos 9's greatest accomplishment, a culmination of his artistic vision and a terrifying statement within a genre that was slowly repeating itself. It is an essential release for anyone interested in the later developments of black metal, or in truly extreme metal in general."
Track Listing:
1. Thirst for Pleasure
2. I.S.L.N.W.D
3. Griefs
4. Thirst
5. Lord of Nightmare
6. ENDLESS DISMAL MOAN [9 to Death]
Chaos 9 - Vocals, all instruments.
Reissue layout, design by Fe26.
https://linktr.ee/HessianFirm
Dallas (TX) - A storm is brewing. Having just signed to Willowtip Records last year, long-running, atmospheric Blackened Doom quartet, KRIGSGRAV, is now ready to release STORMCALLER, their first album for the label and eighth full-length overall.
Krigsgrav released the following statement about Stormcaller:
"When we started writing the songs that would make up Stormcaller, our intention was to create the most complete Krigsgrav album that took something from every era of the band, while still pushing our sound forward. A culmination of the blackest hues, doomiest of dirges, and most soaring of lead guitars. We think we achieved that, but we also wrote the best album of our career thus far. We trust that when you hear it, you'll agree."
The album's first single and opening track, "Huntress of the Fire Moon," which features vocalist Jens Rydén (Thyrfing, Naglfar), is available now! Listen at at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d1ynS-dbF9Y
Willowtip will release Stormcaller September 19 on CD, gatefold vinyl LP, and digital formats!
Pre-order at the following links:
https://www.willowtip.com/bands/details/krigsgrav.aspx
https://krigsgrav.bandcamp.com/album/stormcaller
Track
Listing:
1. Huntress of the Fire Moon (feat. Jens Rydén)
2. Stormcaller
3. Twilight Fell
4. None Shall Remember Your Name
5. Bay of the Barghest
6. The Tonic of Wilderness
7. Ghosts
8. Womb:Death:Dawn
Album Credits:
All songs written, produced, and arranged by Krigsgrav.
Drums recorded by Sam Paquette at S.A.M. Studios.
Mixed and Mastered by Owe Inborr at Wolfthrone Studios.
Additional Engineering by Cody Daniels.
Cover Art by Adam Burke at Nightjar Illustration.
Guest Vocals on "Huntress of the Fire Moon" by Jens Rydén.
Album Layout and Design by Randi Matejowsky.
Line-up:
Justin Coleman - Guitar/Harsh Vocals
David Sikora - Drums/Clean Vocals
Wes Radvansky - Bass
Cody Daniels - Lead Guitar
https://www.willowtip.com/home.aspx
https://www.facebook.com/krigsgrav
FFO: Ulcerate, Alcest, Dark Castle, Isahn, Asagraum, Humanity’s Last Breath
Click to stream on your preferred platform below!
https://hellir.bandcamp.com/track/ishimura
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=32pYbrH2_3Y
Hollow Moon: Precursor is the first release in a trilogy of EPs that will collectively comprise the band's first full-length album, Hollow Moon. Hollow Moon: Precursor is an evolution of Hellir’s atmosphere venturing into a broader range of sounds. With everything from extremely heavy break downs, electronic breaks, classical piano, and fusion, there’s a lot of new territory to explore. Or to boldly go where no one has gone before……
Hollow Moon: Precursor will be released on August 22!
The
official video for the EP's first single, "Firespray," is available
at:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DpYIH0d_owY
In describing "Firespray" for Invisible Oranges' video premiere this past May, Rhys Williams writes: "The song itself bobs back and forth from black metal into straight-up death-doom, and comes in strong and heavy with it, knocking the unprepared viewer off-guard with the contrast to the wholesomely whimsical visuals."
Track Listing:
1. Ishimura
2. Firespray
3. Spiral
4. Below
Credits:
Drums: Dylan Webb.
Guitar solo in "Spiral:" Harlon McCargar.
All other music, lyrics, engineering, mixing, mastering: Daniel Shaneyfelt.
Artwork: Harlon McCargar.
Bio:
Hellir was founded in 2023 as a solo project by Daniel Shaneyfelt as a way to experiment with ideas that didn’t suit other projects. He released the first Hellir record Wheel of Ghosts in 2024, which blends elements of black metal, 80s synth pop, vapor wave, thall, and cinematic music.
Soon after recording Wheel of Ghosts, Hellir welcomed Dylan Webb on drums, helping push the duo’s sound into heavier and more
technical territory.
Hellir translates to "Cave" in the Old Norse language.
https://linktr.ee/_hellir
Stream "Delivered from Sin" on your platform of choice at: https://shadows-official.lnk.to/delivered-from-sin
Shadows will unleash Hell with Miseria on August 29! Featuring former members of such notable acts as Visceral Bleeding, The Berzerker, Enshrined and Ominous, the quartet now proudly presents nine songs of unrelenting misanthropy.
"Miseria aims to explore the vast uncaring nothingness and explore the dread of our futile existence. If you are looking for release or redemption you won’t find them here.
The album is unmistakably rooted in the Scandinavian black and death metal but delivers it with its own signature. It is crushing and suffocating but also melodic and solemn."
Track
Listing:
1. As Above So Below
2. Lamia
3. Delivered From Sin
4. Nadir (No Consent)
5. Spring Sleepwalker
6. A Seance
7. Mässa XCIV
8. Cycles
9. Unnamed Sorrow
Album Credits:
Recorded by Dejan Milenkovits & Filip Gäddnäs.
Mixed and produced by Dejan Milenkovits & Mathias Lodmalm.
Mastered by Dejan Milenkovits & Mathias Lodmalm.
Session drums by Filip Gäddnäs.
Additional vocals by Mathias Lodmalm.
Guest solo on “Lamia” by Robert Ahrling.
Guest solo on “Delivered From Sin” by Andreas Hedberg.
Album Artwork: Fernando Rojas B. (Abismo Black Arts).
Line-up:
Dejan Milenkovits - Vocals & Guitars
Martin Bermheden - Guitars
Andreas Holm - Bass
Joél Cirera – Drums
Bio:
Shadows is a blackened death metal band comprising members from both Germany and Sweden. Despite being a new addition to the music scene, the band features former members from notable acts such as Visceral Bleeding, The Berzerker, Enshrined and Ominous.
Shadows was established in 2021 by guitarist and vocalist Dejan Milenkovits as a solo project during the pandemic lockdown. What began as a recording of a handful of songs released in early 2022 quickly grew beyond its original intent. Consequently, Finnish session drummer Filip Gäddnäs was recruited to track drums and long-time friend and collaborator Mathias Lodmalm (Cemetary, Sundown) was invited to co-produce a full album.
The album was subsequently recorded during 2024. As the album continued to take shape, it became clear that Shadows had outgrown the confines of a solo project.
In early 2025, the band was expanded to include drummer Joél Cirera and guitarist Martin Bermheden, both of whom were former band members with Dejan Milenkovits from the disbanded death metal band Enshrined. The trio was finally joined by Andreas Holm on bass, completing the permanent lineup.
https://www.facebook.com/shadows.official.cult
DEHUMAN
REIGN - 'DAWN OF A MALEFIC DOMINION'
Hello Folks, DEHUMAN REIGN's new album ‘Dawn Of A Malefic Dominion’,which will be released on July 25, 2025 is still availablefor PRE-ORDER in our shop!
For one more week you can purchase the albumat the SPECIAL PRE-ORDER PRICE!
We have the RED VINYL version (limited to 100 copies, incl. patch!) and the TAPE version (limited to 200 copies) for you!
https://defyingdanger.de/shop/DEHUMAN-REIGN-Dawn-Of-A-Malefic-Dominion-LP-coloured
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Enigma is a concept album that chronicles the tragic and immortal love of two vampire women—bound by blood, betrayal, and devotion. It is a gothic love story steeped in myth and moonlight, told across nine long-form tracks that unfold like chapters in a dark epic. The album draws deeply from 90s black metal and gothic metal, yet carves a new identity through elaborate compositions, symphonic elements, layered vocal arrangements, and emotional depth. It rejects modern trends of minimalism, opting instead for grandeur, atmosphere, and unflinching storytelling.
Tracklist
1. We Abandon Worldly Pearls
2. Under Moon’s Glance
3. Enigma
4. Secrets Confide
5. Silk & Shadows
6. Eternal Vows of Midnight
7. Cloak of Mind
8. Whispers of Eternity
9. Our Love Ignites
Formed four years ago, ABSCENCE channels the essence of 90s black metal and gothic metal into a modern yet uncompromising sound. Their music is an immersive experience—blending sorrow, fury, and romantic darkness into sprawling compositions that reject the confines of commercial expectation.
At its heart, ABSCENCE is a band devoted to emotional authenticity and artistic freedom. While the modern industry favors short, formulaic tracks, Abscence deliberately creates long-form songs with complex structures, weaving layered atmospheres and storytelling arcs that take listeners through entire emotional and conceptual landscapes.
With symphonic arrangements, melodic guitars, dual-vocal dynamics, and narrative-driven lyricism, the band creates a sonic world where brutality meets elegance.
Pre-save "Enigma": https://orcd.co/enigmaalbum
www.instagram.com/abscenceband
Finnish
Industrial Metal band ALFA PENTATONIK (Formed in 2002
as Pentatonik) released their new GAMMA II EP on July 18th 2025
via Inverse Records. The release is a sequel to Gamma I EP which was
released in early 2025.
Listen to Gamma II EP: https://push.fm/fl/alfa-pentatonik-gamma-ii
Alfa Pentatonik (formerly Pentatonik) plays heavy Finnish industrial metal. Formed in the early 2000s, the band has released two albums and numerous other releases. The band returned in 2022 with a new name and singles. They are now releasing a sequel to their latest "Gamma I" EP. The new release is called Gamma II.
The band's mastermind is JP Immonen (Walhalla, Aria of Sorrow, Iron Frost), who plays all the instruments, writes the songs, and handles production. The second member of the band is Janne Partanen (Hautajaisyö, Verilehto, Marraskuun Lapset, Paavalin Harhat), who writes the lyrics and sings. 'Gamma II' continues in the same vein as its predecessor. Hard and heavy guitars are mixed with dark vocals and almost dance beats. Sami Lindqvist joins the release to play guitar solos and backing vocals. Harri Hytönen from 'Gamma I' also plays a few guitar solos. Dystopian samples from an interview with Yrjö Kallinen (1971) are the icing on the cake for this new Finnish industrial metal/industrial thrash metal release.
Watch Kone yskii music video: https://youtu.be/F5pejWNypr8
Track list:
01. Lisäajalla
02. Tuomiopäivän tanssi
03. Kone yskii
04. Kuunnelkaa
05. Illuusio elämästä
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 & 4
Sami Lindqvist : Solo guitar on tracks 1 & 3. Backing vocals on tracks 2,3 & 5
https://www.facebook.com/Alfa.Pentatonik.Official
ENRAGEMENT – „EXTINGUISH ALL EXISTENCE“
Genre: Death metal with
brutal, tech death, and black metal touches
For fans of: Cutterred Flesh, Devourment, Abominable Putridity, Blood Red Throne, Katalepsy,
Benighted, Aborted
Enragement from Finland are playing brutal death metal that's humongously heavy and also incredibly varied. Not too unlike their label mates Cutterred Flesh, they are borrowing elements from associated styles and mixing it all up. The result is an invigorating, powerful expression that ticks all the boxes. Their brutal death metal isn't the kind where you hear one song, you get the gist of the entire album because they're all just variations of the same rigid song type. Enragement in fact take the effort to approach songs differently each time, intermingling stirring melodies with heaving slams and everything in between. They aren't trying to be unnecessarily technical or flashy either; rather they are ensuring that the perfect expression is achieved and emphasis is given where needed, be it for solos or breakdowns. In simple words, this is as well-rounded a brutal death metal album as it can be when it comes to this obscene level of heaviness without the music getting dumbed down. Enragement have struck the right balance here, making their album satisfying, interesting, and also hugely enjoyable.
Line up
Atte Ojanne - Guitar & vocals
Tuomas Iivanainen - Guitar & vocals
Juhana Korkka Heinonen - Bass & vocals
Lasse Sannikka - Drums
Artwork by Daemorph Art (Cephalotripsy, 7 H.Target)
Track listing
1. Vorarephilia
2. Abyssal Hellscapes
3. Pathogenesis
4. Parasitic Ingress
5. Harbingers of Degradation
6. Vesuvius
7. Hypercarnivorous
8. Insectiferous Abomination
9. Natural Mass Asphyxiation
10. Extinguish All Existence
Release date - October 3rd, 2025
https://www.facebook.com/transcendingobscurityrecords
https://www.facebook.com/Enragement
Kunal Choksi (label owner) Transcending Obscurity
Hailing from Thionville, France, Palantyr – formerly known as Destrukt until August 2024 – returns with a vengeance, combining three tracks from their previous EP, The Ascent, with three brand-new, scorching anthems of relentless, melody-infused steel.
Athena’s commanding voice leads the charge, calling speedfreaks to battle with a dynamic fusion of speed and heavy metal, sharpened with an epic edge. Unlike many bands that look solely to the past, Palantyr dares to push forward, blending the ferocity of Mystik, the epic grandeur of Smoulder, and the raw heavy metal aggression of Blood Star, Tower, and Iron Griffin. The result? A perfect storm of speed, melody, and firepower.
But that’s not all – one of the new tracks is a ripping cover of Paul Roland’s Nosferatu, reimagined and reforged into a high-octane speed metal banger, proving Palantyr’s ability to reshape a song into something uniquely their own. Meanwhile, the remaining new tracks showcase the band’s most intense, yet melodically rich material to date, with riffs that drive adrenaline levels through the roof and choruses that demand fists in the air.
This release is a double-edged sword – ferocity and melody, velocity and power. For fans of Mystik, Acid, Smoulder, Blood Star, Iron Griffin, and Tower – this one’s for you!
Line-up:
L. R. - Bass
Y. R. - Drums
Atlantès - Guitars
Odysseus - Guitars
Athéna - Vocals
From Thionville, France
Artwork:
Flamberge Illustration
Release date:
19th September 2025
Tracklist
1 Shan E Sorkh
2 Broken Mirror
3 Son of the White Mare
4 Ravenous
5 Nosferatu
6 Graveyard
Release info:
Regular LP edition on black vinyl, with insert, poster, sticker, postcard and download code.
Special LP edition on red vinyl, with insert poster, sticker, postcard, download code and patch.
www.dyingvictims.com
https://dyingvictimsproductions.bandcamp.com/
WHEN NOTHING REMAINS, the Swedish death-doom band, have announced the full details and pre-order availability for their forthcoming album, "ECHOES OF ETERNAL NIGHT", set for release on 21 November 2025 via The Circle Music. This will be the band's fourth studio album and their first since 2016's "In Memoriam".
"Echoes of Eternal Night" will be available digitally, on CD, and on vinyl. Pre-orders are open now via The Circle Music. https://thecirclemusic.gr/product-category/the-circle-releases/?filter_artist-name=when-nothing-remains
Tracklist:
1. The Grim Reaper's Tears
2. A Glimmer of Hope
3. Everything Ends
4. A Ceaseless Rain
5. In the Woods of Darkest Despair (Bonus Track)
6. Our Final Hours (Bonus Track)
7. Behind the Clouds (Bonus Track)
8. Gospel of Apostasy (Bonus Track)
Digital pre-save: https://thecirclemusic.lnk.to/EchoesOfEternalNight
"Echoes of Eternal Night" comprises a haunting narrative, continuing the story of the girl from the previous album who bid farewell to her parents at a desolate lakeside. As she navigates harsh landscapes, her journey for enlightenment and belonging is a metaphor for the human search for meaning. The album explores the complexities and uncertainties of contemporary society, delving into death not merely as an end, but as a spiritual awakening, a pivotal moment in human evolution, between ascension and eternal darkness.
With their distinctive doom-laden sound, When Nothing Remains creates an experience on this new album that aligns with the theme of eternal night. The album’s haunting melodies and powerful lyrics capture the despair and hope, creating a reflective and cathartic experience. The album's artwork complements the narrative depth, depicting the girl's progression from light into an inescapable darkness, symbolising the challenging path of self-discovery and the lingering shadows in our lives. "Echoes of Eternal Night" is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit in the face of uncertainty, challenging listeners to confront their fears and find meaning within the void.
When Nothing Remains was formed in 2010 by Jan Sallander and Peter Laustsen from the former band Nox Aurea. The band was created to allow Jan and Peter complete creative freedom. The current lineup includes Jan Sallander (Rhythm Guitar, Vocals), Peter Laustsen (Lead Guitar), Dimitri Jungi (Drums), and Kim Liljedahl (Session Bass). The band stated that they waited some years after the release of "In Memoriam" to find the right label with the right vision, ultimately choosing The Circle Music as their new home.
The band previously unveiled the single and music video for "The Grim Reaper's Tears", offering a first glimpse into the album's darker musical direction. The track explores the intricate emotions and internal conflict of Death personified as the Grim Reaper, portraying him as empathetic despite his role as the harbinger of death.
Watch the video to "The Grim Reaper's Tears" here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oviDQkkvOtA
Listen to the track on digital platforms: https://thecirclemusic.lnk.to/TheGrimReapersTears
Line-up
Jan Sallander: Vocals, Rhythm Guitar, Keyboards
Peter Laustsen: Lead Guitar, Bass
Dimitri Jungi: Drums
Kim Liljedahl: Bass (session)
“A Ceaseless Rain” female vocals by Gogo Melone.
Lyrics: Jan Sallander
Recording, mixed and Mastered by Peter Laustsen in Massive Assault Studios
https://www.facebook.com/whennothingremainsofficial/
HORROR PAIN GORE DEATH PRODUCTIONS are set to release the first-ever vinyl pressing of HEMDALE'S classic Grindcore release RAD JACKSON on August 1st. This 2XLP features a new remaster by Brad Boatright at Audiosiege and features 3 tracks not included on the original CD collection, plus choice cuts from an unearthed, live radio show.
For fans of : Carcass, Dead Infection, Exhumed, Flesh Parade, General Surgery, Haemorrhage, Machetazo, Mortician, Repulsion and Regurgitate
Pressing info:
100 x Aqua Blue, Baby Blue and White Tri Color Merge with Orange, Lemon Yellow and Burgundy Splatter *HPGD Exclusive*
Bone White *Direct / Retail / Distro*
Officially Licensed from Relapse Records
HEMDALE’s Rad Jackson is available officially for the first time on vinyl! Created in coordination with the original band members and officially licensed from Relapse Records. All tracks have been newly remastered by Brad Boatright at Audiosiege and features 3 tracks not included on the original CD collection, plus choice cuts from an unearthed, live radio show. Delicious Gory Fun!
Listen
to the single "Delicious Gory Fun" at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0OMcmsdjPyQ
Purchase the Aqua Blue, Baby Blue and White Tri Color Merge with Orange, Lemon Yellow and Burgundy Splatter 2XLP LTD to 100 copies at https://shop.horrorpaingoredeath.com/products/hemdale-rad-jackson-2xlp?variant=46801586815232
Purchase the Bone White 2XLP at https://shop.horrorpaingoredeath.com/products/hemdale-rad-jackson-2xlp?variant=46801586848000
In The Name Of Gore Split with Exhumed - 1996
1. Delicious Gory Fun
2. Pus-Filled Carcass
3. Overflow
4. Bathing In Mucus and Bile
5. Tasty Hemorrhoidal Tissue
6. Brutally Mauled Human Remains
7. Succulent Torso Crescendo
8. It Burns... and It Just Plain Smells Bad
9. Are You Pornophoric
10. Demented Surgical Incest
11. Artificial Masturbation
12. Licking Mental Patients' Cum Off the Sheets
13. Curse the Gods
Split with Exit-13 - 1995
14. Advanced Intestinal Love
15. Gastral Colostomy
16. Demented Surgical Incest
17. Rise Above
18. Are You Pornophoric
19. Extremely Rotten Flesh
Split with Disgust - 1997
20. Impaled And Dead
21. Buried Under A Pile Of Zombie Dung
22. Terrible Mutilation Factor
23. Sick And Dying
Demo - 1994
24. Rotting Fumes
25. Vaginal Decay
26. Oh, the Stench of Secretion
27. Septic Mutilation
28. Brutally Mauled Human Remains
29. Internal Rot
30. Consumed Abortion
31. Soilent Green
32. Hemorrhaging Bowels
33. Manipulated Souls
34. I Am Dead
35. Regurgitated Corpse
36. Pus-Filled Carcass
37. Tribute to Anal Cunt Because We Think They're Cool
38. Internal Rot (Alt. Version, Oh No! It's Another US Rocker "Audio Magazine" #3 - 9/17/94) - 1994
39. Fallen Upon Butchery (Relapse SOLID Comp - Strip Mining The Underground Since 1990) - 1998
40. Consumed Abortion (Four Dollar Ohio Kings Comp) - 1998
41. Sorry, But I Have To Put This Pipe Bomb Up Your Ass Anyway (Four Dollar Ohio Kings Comp) - 1998
Live from WRUW FM Cleveland - 3/5/98
42. Radio Show Intro
43. My Neighbor Came Over So I Shot Him in the Dick
44. Kicking Little Kids in the Groin
45. Fallen Upon Butchery
46. Genital Magic
47. Pus-Filled Carcass
48. When Your Genitals Seep Up Into Your Face
49. Impaled and Dead
50. Donde Mi Balls
51. Sorry, But I Have To Put This Pipe Bomb Up Your Ass Anyway
52. Buried Under a Pile of Zombie Dung
53. Delicious Gory Fun
54. Sick and Dying
55. Terrible Mutliation Factor
www.facebook.com/horrorpaingoredeath
The video offers a high-energy collage of live show footage, capturing the band in their element — onstage and fully unleashed — mixed with chaotic, candid clips of Dave and Chris letting loose, showing their lighter side through spontaneous dance moves and unfiltered fun.
Musically, the track was written with what they describe as “rare, almost effortless intensity.” The melodic guitars seemed to summon the lyrics, culminating in the haunting, anthemic chant:
“When. The. War. Is. O-ver.”
Jim penned the chorus, with Dimmy shaping the rest into a powerful statement on resilience, identity, and conviction. It’s about fighting the battles that matter — because peace only comes once you’ve stood your ground.
"Deadman" EP
Recorded entirely in a home studio in Ballarat, Australia, Deadman reflects a spirit of full creative freedom and DIY determination.
Pre-Save Deadman EP: https://orcd.co/deadmanep
DISTORTA are also stoked to announce the addition of Liam Frost-Camilleri to the lineup. He steps in following the departure of Dom Davey due to health reasons. Known as a driving force in Victoria’s metal community, Frosty has been instrumental in organising major festivals like Beyond Black, which brings awareness to mental health through heavy music. With a deep well of experience as guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter for bands like Fall and Resist and Yeah Sick, Frosty brings a brutal edge to both guitar and vocals. When paired with lead vocalist Dmitry, the result is a sonic assault — tight, aggressive, and impossible to ignore.
Welcome aboard, Frosty. Let’s make some noise.
www.youtube.com/channel/UCizUhr_GuMvgDGGNFthVqpg
www.facebook.com/distorta
VÍGLJÓS -"TOME II – IGNIS SACER"
Genre
: Oldschool
Black Metal
Release date : 19 September 2025
Origin: Switzerland
Duration: 42min50
Label: Les Acteurs de L’Ombre Productions
Network distributor: Season of Mist / Plastic Head
Digital distributor: The Orchard
A new and ominous chapter is set to unfold from the heart of Switzerland, as Black Metal quartet VÍGLJÓS are poised to release their second studio album "Tome II - ignis sacer" on September 19, 2025 via Les Acteurs de L'Ombre Productions.
Emerging from Basel in 2022, VÍGLJÓS (Old Norse for "the light which is just bright enough to be able to kill a man") has since solidified its ranks into a potent four-piece, featuring members from both Germany and Switzerland. With their lineup now wielding guitar, drums, mellotron, and vocals, the band recently laid down their second album at Marc Obrist’s (Zeal & Ardor) Hutch Sounds in Oberwil, BL. Obrist's meticulous work on recording, mixing, and mastering promises a production that will undoubtedly capture the band's intense vision, complemented by striking artwork from Adrian Smith and layout by Luca Piazzalonga.
While VÍGLJÓS openly acknowledges the profound influence of Norwegian Second Wave Black Metal titans like Darkthrone, Immortal and Burzum (to name just a few), their sound is far from a mere homage. They skillfully weave the raw, frigid essence of '90s Black Metal with unexpected layers of synth, intricate tremolo picking, and even light infusions of rock'n'roll riffs and beats. These elements are all underpinned by hauntingly atmospheric mellotron tracks, adding a unique depth to their dark canvas. For those who've experienced VÍGLJÓS live, the word is out: expect an "auditive, visual and olfactory experience" that lingers long after the final note.
Thematically, "Tome II - ignis sacer" delves deep into the phenomenon of ergotism - the voluntary or involuntary poisoning by ingesting the claviceps fungus that grows on wheat. This ancient affliction, which fueled historical phases of civil unrest, witch crazes, and societal meltdowns when climate favored its growth on essential food sources, is a central inspiration.
The band states, "On this new record, we want to honor the impact that Claviceps (and later LSD) and drugs in general had and still have on art, music, society, our self-image and medicine, as well as the terror and depravity they brought upon us."
"Tome II - ignis sacer" will be coming out on September 19 via Les Acteurs de L'Ombre Productions in CD/LP and DIGITAL formats and is now available for pre-order : https://lesacteursdelombre.net/product-category/preorders
VÍGLJÓS are:
J – Drums
L – Vocals
N – Guitar
Mellotron by Aorrta as Guest Musician
Tracklist:
I: Sowing
II: A Seed of Aberration
III: The Rot
IV: Claviceps
V: Dellusions of Grandeur
VI: Decadency and Degeneration
VII: Harvest
VIII: Fallow - A new Cycle begins
https://www.facebook.com/vigljos
NEWS 16.7.2025
ANCIENT TORMENT - "FOLLOW THE ECHO OF CURSES"
Labels: Eternal Death Records, Old Pain Records, GoatowaRex
Release date: August 1, 2025
ETERNAL DEATH is proud to present ANCIENT TORMENT's highly anticipated debut album, "Follow the Echo of Curses," on CD, with a cassette version self-released on Old Pain Records and vinyl to later come from Goatowarex.
From the coastal reaches of New England, Rhode Island-based ANCIENT TORMENT have emerged as a leading torchbearer in the region's black metal underground. The band formed around the core dominion established by guitarist Tormentum and drummer Zealot (both erstwhile members of Witch King) during the winter of 2016, with a handful of short-length releases in the years that followed.
Now, nearly a decade after their inception, ANCIENT TORMENT are prepared to unleash their first full-length. Aptly titled "Follow the Echo of Curses," the band's debut album is an immersive, introspective journey through the shadows of abysmal suffering and mysteries of death's embrace.
"When the debt of fortune outweighs wishes granted
Severance of life shines in the benign.
To know the accursed share Which propels their charade;
Down the well Falls the precious gift of life
Hung by its own cord from a dead star"
- "Dejected Dreams Molested in Purgatory"
Indeed, Follow the Echo of Curses is a sharp, sterling summation of the ANCIENT TORMENT aesthetic this past decade, but given full flight through the quintet's most epic & compelling compositions to date. Within a duration of 42 minutes, the album's six component tracks stretch out whilst remaining urgent every breathless step of the way. Likewise, the band's melancholic melodicism is upfront, but it's fired with a passion that makes each of these epics feel much quicker than their generous runtimes suggest.
Of special note is the album's recording, a symbiosis of form and content. Follow the Echo of Curses was recorded at Distorted Forest Studio, a space of reclusive solitude in the woods of northern Rhode Island, over the early months of 2024. It was mixed by Josh Welshman (Flux Studios NYC), mastered by Dan Lowndes (Resonance Sound Studio), and artwork from David Thiérrée with an overall production that traverses the caustic and sublime. A testament to the mysteries of true death worship, driven by nuanced aggression and drenched in cold melodies, it covers themes that span the swirling depths of depravity, suffering, and infernal release. ANCIENT TORMENT have at last arrived to reclaim bloodied ground.
http://ancienttorment.bandcamp.com/
https://www.facebook.com/ancienttorment/
NEWS 9.7.2025
Einer legendären Band kann nicht oft genug ein würdiges Denkmal gesetzt werden. Im Fall von IRON MAIDEN sind es 2025, inmitten der unglaublich erfolgreich laufenden RUN FOR YOUR LIVES WORLD TOUR, gleich mehrere – und eines davon verspricht bereits weit vor der Veröffentlichung ein absoluter Fan-Schatz zu werden: Der offizielle Bildband “IRON MAIDEN: INFINITE DREAMS” (Anfang des Jahres von Thames & Hudson angekündigt), erscheint am 07. Oktober 2025 auf Deutsch im Münchner Prestel Verlag.
Der
außergewöhnliche Bildband ist in enger Zusammenarbeit mit Iron Maiden
entstanden und bietet nie zuvor veröffentlichte Einblicke in die beeindruckende
Entwicklung und Karriere der renommiertesten Heavy-Metal-Band der Welt, die
seit ihrer Gründung 1975 17 Studioalben, 13 Live-Alben, vier EPs und sieben
Compilations veröffentlicht hat und längst zu den einflussreichsten und
umsatzstärksten Bands überhaupt zählt.
Mit “Infinite Dreams” können sich Fans auf ein spektakuläres, wunderschön gestaltetes Buch freuen und sich ein Stück Bandgeschichte nach Hause holen, das noch nie zuvor gesehene Stücke und Fotografien enthält, die über mehrere Jahre mit enormer Liebe zum Detail zusammengestellt wurden. Der Bildband wartet neben exklusiven Textbeiträgen ehemaliger sowie aktueller Bandmitglieder und des Managements auch mit bislang unveröffentlichten Fotos aus den Archiven von Iron Maiden auf. Er dokumentiert erstmals die gesamte Geschichte der Band von Beginn der 80er Jahre, als sie als Pioniere der New Wave of British Heavy Metal gefeiert wurden und mit ihrer kompromisslosen Vision, furchtlosen Kreativität sowie ihrem brennenden Ehrgeiz ein weltweites, generationenübergreifendes Phänomen erschufen, bis heute, wenn die Briten im Rahmen ihrer RUN FOR YOUR LIVES WORLD TOUR 50-jähriges Bestehen feiern.
Auf 352 Seiten und in über 600 Abbildungen werden ikonische Albumcover, Singles, Poster sowie jede Menge Songtexte, Arbeitsjournale, Gitarren, Schlagzeug-Sets, Bühnenrequisiten und vieles mehr präsentiert. Weiterhin enthält der Bildband bahnbrechende Fotografien von Ross Halfin und John McMurtrie sowie aufschlussreiche Geschichten und faszinierende Einblicke, wie sie in dieser Form bisher noch nie veröffentlicht wurden und jedes Fan-Herz höherschlagen lassen werden.
Mit einem Vorwort von Bandgründer Steve Harris und einem Nachwort von Sänger Bruce Dickinson ist “Iron Maiden: Infinite Dreams” ein weiteres Highlight im Jubiläumsjahr von Iron Maiden, das 50 Jahre Kreativität, Hingabe, Persönlichkeit und Erfolg der Band feiert – ein Schatz, der in der Sammlung keines Fans fehlen darf!
Bruce Dickinson, Steve Harris, Iron Maiden
Iron Maiden. Infinite Dreams. 50 Jahre Iron Maiden. Der offizielle Bildband.
352 Seiten, 600 Farbabbildungen
Gebunden, 24,3 x 32,0 cm
€59,00 (D) / €60,70 (A) / CHF 77,00
Erscheinungstermin: 07. Oktober 2025
Jetzt hier vorbestellen: https://www.penguin.de/buecher/bruce-dickinson-iron-maiden-infinite-dreams/buch/9783791391748
Formed
in 2000, BLOODRIDE has been a relentless force in the global thrash metal
scene. Known for
their signature blend of old-school thrash infused with darker death metal elements and hardcore intensity, the band has carved out a reputation for delivering raw, neck-breaking energy both in the studio and on stage. Their previous album, Idiocracy (2021), received widespread acclaim from critics and fans alike, solidifying their position as one of Finland's most formidable metal acts.
With Deafening, BLOODRIDE promises to push the boundaries of thrash metal even further. The album is a testament to their unyielding dedication to the genre and features a ferocious lineup of tracks guaranteed to leave no neck unthrashed.
The digital album's release date is 25 July 2025.
www.facebook.com/bloodride
PHOBETOR – “A SOLITARY VIGIL”
Label: Black Jasper Records
Release date: july 25th 2025
Genre: Blackened Death Metal
For fans of: Behemoth | Immolation | Belphegor | Dark Funeral
She walks the high reaches where the rivers begin, waits for the night by the last stubborn grasses that cling tenaciously to rocky outcrops. She stares into the chill mists of morning that fill the valley below like a sea of soft, white death, breathing in the hungry silence as her broken nails pierce her soil stained skin. With thick, slow blood in her decaying veins and an old, broken, blackened heart she watches, always, for your coming. Revenant and reaver, worm-eyed ice eater, keeping her endless solitary vigil.
A Solitary Vigil is the new EP from Phobetor, acolytes of the very darkest blackened death metal. It has been nearly four years since they whispered their mind warping mysteries to us, harvested beyond the walls of sleep, in the form of the Through Deepest Fears And Darkest Minds album; but works of great portent and visions of eternal emptiness cannot be rushed. With their line-up now expanded to encompass the renowned guitar talents of Ben Ash (Strigoi, Satyricon), Phobetor have delivered their most potent and affecting release to date. Opening with the magnificent surging power of the title track, with its howling, elemental lead work and striking, unearthly vocal performance, the atmosphere of this new conjuration is immediately all enveloping. It twists like a malignant vapour between each punishing drum beat, each vehement vocalisation and each soul shredding chord of ‘Absence Of Light’, the riffs roiling and tumbling over each other like threatening storm clouds as Phobetor lead us deeper into the darkness than ever before. By the time we reach the rampant horror of ‘Where Mournful Shadows Dwell’, lead guitar notes skittering across its black ice that separates the ravenous depths from the pale grey, fading light, you will be steeped in the ichor of old gods and wizened devils, lost in the forgotten night terrors of childhood.
Mixed by Ollie Roberts (Pythia, Born For War etc) and mastered by Lawrence Mackrory (Darkane, Defleshed, Paradise Lost etc) A Solitary Vigil sounds incredible – the bass imposing and vibrant, the guitars like serrated blades – it’s an inescapable sonic shroud that tightens and tightens around your desperate face. Featuring the haunting artwork of Ghost Kid, this next chapter in Phobetor’s tome of nightmares will be unveiled on July 25th. She is watching…and waiting…for you.
Line-up:
Debora Conserva - Vocals
Marc Dyos - Drums
Ross White - Guitar
Ben Ash - Guitar
Dredgewood - Bass
https://www.facebook.com/PhobetorUK
CD Limited to 300 copies
Tracklist:
Infernal Racket Series (2002-2025)
01 - 2002 - "Part 3: Utuk Xul Commands Worship..." [04:00]
02 - 2016 - "Maxxout Demo Session #1..." [01:47]
03 - 2018 - "Sons Of Southern Darkness..." [01:02]
04 - 2024 - "Veil Of Night (Live Instrumental)..." [03:53]
05 - 2024 - "Black Magic Hunger... (Live Instrumental)..." [02:52]
06 - 2025 - "Sorcerer Of Pain..." (Live Rehearsal) [03:50]
07 - 2025 - "High Chant: Part 1..." [02:45]
08 - 2025 - "High Chant: Part 2" [03:41]
09 - 2025 - "Low Chant: Part 3" [02:47]
10 - 2025 - "Low Chant: Part 4" [03:38]
11 - 2025 - "Part 1" [04:01]
12 - 2025 - "Part 2" [04:08]
Sinister Singles E.P.
13 - 2024 - "Veil Of Night..." [03:56]
14 - 2025 - "Eternally Possessed By Utuk Xul (Full Intro / Outro Version)" [03:30]
15 - 2025 - "Blazing Sigils..." [02:45]
16 - 2025 - "Sorcerer Of Pain..." [06:20]
17 - 2025 - "Oblivion Beneath The Infernal" [02:42]
18 - 2025 - "Goetic Altars Of Obsidian" [02:07]
Credits:
All songs recorded in the catacombs of hell by Hessian.
Art for the cover drawed by Marcio Blasphemator.
Layouts made by Leo Mora.
Videos and promotion made by Danihell Slaughter.
CD 8€
Pre Order Price until July 17th 2025
CD 10€
Price after Release Date
PRIMITIVE BLASPHEMOUS RAW BLACK METAL...
MURDER RECORDS in co-operation with SOUTHERN SOUNDCLASH RECORDS and GUTS & BLOOD RECORDS has the honor to announce the next funeral ritual where the chaos reveals the sinister rotteness of HESSIAN, that echoes in the deepest abysses of the nefarious underworld and where the true spirit of Primitive Black Metal is forged in a raw way in the filthy gutters of hell.
HESSIAN are an unholy legion originating from Atlanta, Georgia that emerged in 2002 where they called themselves Madame Durant and were renamed in 2003 with the name Utuk Xul Commands Worship and in 2016 baptized again with rotten blood under the name HESSIAN that prevails to this day.
"Decades Of Desolation In The Underworld Of Darkness" is the title of the compilation that reveals HESSIAN's discography, which will include 18 profane hymns, keeping the original productions intact so as not to corrupt with clean or modern masterings the true essence of the infernal chaos that will be exposed in this CD release and where you can only find an extreme musical filth faithful to its origins, duly moldy with the odors of rotten sulfur that announce an abrupt death.
In this infernal pact where the blasphemous creatutas intend to reap with the blade of the bloodshed scythe all the celestial deities, transporting their mortal remains to be duly desecrated and deposited in the nasty coffins from the horrendous underworld, where all the demonic beasts will feed on the impure chaos, death, hate, desespair and aguish in this hellish noise feast.
We want to inform all those who are looking for well-produced music or who think they will find something beautiful and pleasant here, do not fool yourselves because this release is not for you, here you will only find sonic dirt duly desecrated with chaos and infernal noise where for an hour you will be duly tortured and tormented without mercy, where only the true rats of the musical sewer will survive to this sordid noise apocalypse.
Posers stay away far away...
Line-Up:
Adam Dickerson (Drums: 01)
Hector The Bone Collector (Drums: 02)
Viken (Drums: 03)
Imperius Noctum (Drums: 04, 05, 13, 14, 18)
Eric Porter (Drums: 06, 07, 08, 09, 10, 11, 12)
Laremy Wade (Guitars: All Tracks / Drum Arrangements: 04, 05, 13, 14, 18)
Nathan Gombert (Guitars: 01)
Brandon Floyd (Vocals: 06, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 / SFX: 14 / Lead Guitar: 14 / Drums: 15, 16)
https://hessian666.bandcamp.com/
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FLOATING - “HESITATING LIGHTS”
For
fans of: Swelling
Repulsion, Demilich, Defect Designer, Februus, Adramelech, Siouxsie
and the Banshees
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
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.
https://www.facebook.com/transcendingobsurity
https://www.facebook.com/floatingdeathmetal
Thank you very much! Kunal Choksi Label owner Transcending Obscurity Mumbai, India
Hi
everybody, Petr from PARAT PRODUCTIONS, Czech Republic,
here. At the turn of the millennium THALARION were
one of the fundamental bands of the Slovak metal underground. As a fan of
the music of THEATRE OF TRAGEDY, THE GATHERING, DREAMS OF SANITY or, after all,
Slovak GALADRIEL, I couldn’t miss THALARION and their music enchanted
me. Already “Tales Of The Woods… Thus Was Written‘ (1998) sounded
amazing, but the third album “FOUR ELEMENTS MYSTERIUM” (2000)
is my favourite of all THALARION recordings.
After 25 years, ‘Four Elements Mysterium’ will be re-edition by Parat Productions, or more precisely, new editions. For the first time on digipak (August) and vinyl (December). In both cases, there will be an offer of T-shirts for the said release. More details including the launch of pre-orders coming soon!
www.paratshop.cz
www.facebook.com/ParatMagazine
Norwegian
melodic death metal juggernaut SUBLIME EYES return with
ferocious intent, dropping their blistering new single “PRAY FOR
DEATH” — the second track taken from their highly
anticipated new album IV: THE SERPENT’S COIL, due out
September 5, 2025, via Wormholedeath.
"Pray for Death" isn’t just about nihilism — it’s about facing existential ruin with clenched fists. It captures the emotional dissonance of modern life: being pulled into the void but still fighting to stand. Sublime Eyes have delivered something that’s not just heavy — it’s hauntingly human.
Stream "Pray For Death" now: https://orcd.co/prayfordeath
Formed in Stavanger, Norway, Sublime Eyes have long been at the forefront of the Scandinavian melodic death/thrash movement. Since 2007, they’ve delivered punishing live sets at major festivals such as Bloodstock Open Air and Norway Rock Festival, and shared stages with icons including The Haunted, Entombed, and more.
With a career marked by constant evolution, Sublime Eyes have carved out a distinctive sonic identity: from their self-released debut Dawn of the Defiant (2010) to the epic and intense Corrocean (2019), and their darkly melodic 2023 EP From Light Unto Darkness. Now, IV: The Serpent’s Coil promises to be their most majestic and punishing release to.
www.facebook.com/SublimeEyesBand
The band has offered fans a taste of things to come with the release of two singles off Emergence.
Watch the official music video for album opener “Thawed by Hell’s Flames” at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ICs8eZZ7DA
Stream “In the Abyss” at https://ursawrath.bandcamp.com/track/in-the-abyss
Emergence is set for release on August 29. Pre-order the album at https://ursawrath.bandcamp.com/track/in-the-abyss
Track
List
1. Thawed By Hell’s Flames
2. Rot
3. Thrive in Destruction and Death
4. In the Abyss
5. Lies
6. And the Reckoning
7. Echo Chamber
8. Glass Tower
9. Sentenced to Life
10. Unstoppable
Emergence was recorded by USRAWRATH, and mixed and mastered by Max Barber of Singular Path Audio. Artwork by Riaj Gragoth .
URSAWRATH was founded by vocalist and bassist Adam Schaefer in September 2023 after relocating to Seattle to pursue music and form a new band. To recruit members, Schaefer recorded a four-song demo featuring early versions of “Thawed by Hell's Flames,” “In the Abyss,” “Echo Chamber,” and “Sentenced to Life.” Shortly after, guitarists DJ and Lucas Robertson joined the fold, and the trio began rehearsing and refining material. Drummer Maximilian Onsager completed the lineup in spring 2024.
With the full band in place, URSAWRATH began writing new material and reworking the demo tracks, adding guitar solos, updated arrangements, and new drum parts. They started performing live around Seattle in May 2024 to establish themselves in the local scene. By October, the band entered the studio to self-record their debut album Emergence, which features reimagined versions of the original demo songs alongside new tracks written collaboratively. With Emergence complete, URSAWRATH returned to the stage, continuing to build momentum as one of the most exciting new voices in progressive thrash.
Line-Up:
Adam Schaefer – Vocals / Bass
DJ - Guitars
Lucas Robertson - Guitars
Maximilian Onsager - Drums
https://www.youtube.com/@Ursawrath
www.ursawrath.com
NEWS 5.7.2025
NEWS 28.6.2025
Hallo liebe Freunde der rohen Musikkultur . Am
20/06/25 erscheint das neue Album „III“ von BÄRNSERKER.
Verpackt in Dunklen, schwarzen Metal mit einer mal grösseren, mal kleineren schippe Death,- Doom,- Black,- Metal. Texte In Berner Mundart.
Wie auch das Debüt Album „Vo höche Bärge u tiefe Schluchtä“ (Feb. 2023) welches im März 23 über das Label Runa Productions erschienen ist, und dem im Dezember 23 erschienenen Zweitwerk „Schlüssu zum Liecht“ ist auch das Neue Album „III“ komplett in Eigenregie entstanden. Vom ersten Ton bis zum letzten Mastering aus einer Hand.
Das Album „III“ erscheint am 20/06/2025 über music-hub auf allen gängigen streaming Plattformen und als Kleinauflage auf CD.
Mit bestem Dank und Metallischen Grüßen Chris Bärnserker
https://baernserker.bandcamp.com/
Neue Scheibe der deutschen Thrasher DARKNESS
.Kein Jubiläum ohne legendäre Veröffentlichung.
Darkness kündigen zum 40. Jubiläum ein ganz besonderes Album an.
Darauf werden nach dem Motto "something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue" 12 Songs zu finden sein.
Das gute Stück wird pünktlich zu den "40 Years of Darkness" Partys in Emden am 26.09.2025 und in der Zeche Carl Essen am 27.09.2025 in den Läden stehen.
Für die 40 Jahre Party in der Zeche gibt es übrigens noch 90 Tickets.
Und vor allem ...kommt Ihr vorbei???
Vielen Dank und schöne Grüße Lee
http://www.darkness-thrash.com/
https://www.facebook.com/darknessdeathsquad
New Jersey Thrash Metal quartet, CONDITION CRITICAL, are set to release their third full-length album (and first since 2016's Operational Hazard)! Their most intense and complete effort to date, DEGENERATION CHAMBER will be released on September 5.
FFO: Slayer, Demolition Hammer, Vio-lence, Kreator, Exodus, Devastation, Pestilence
A music video for the album's first single, "Cryonic Intestinal Preservation," is available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dl3Oj-GUpHI
Unapologetically true to their roots, the new album pushes the band’s sound to new extremes. It is heavier, faster, slower, and more technically unrelenting. Every track is sharpened for maximum impact, delivering a refined yet feral evolution of their signature thrash assault.
This is not just another record, it’s the definitive Condition Critical statement: uncompromising, chaotic, and forged in pure aggression.
Pre-order: https://www.indiemerchstore.com/collections/condition-critical
Track
Listing:
1. Wretched Aggression
2. Deconstructive Horrors
3. Cranial Dissolution
4. Hydroponic Mutation
5. Postmortal Simulation
6. Psychological Epidemic
7. Incubation Disposal
8. Cryonic Intestinal Preservation
9. Excarnation
Credits:
Mixed & Mastered by Mike Low.
Guitars & Bass engineered by Tony Barhoum.
Drums engineered by James Suprenant & Big Goon Studios.
Vocals engineered by Apollo.
Artwork by Andrei Bouzikov.
CD Layout design by Tom Martin.
All music written and produced by Condition Critical.
Line-Up:
Ryan Taylor – Vocals / Guitar
Tony Barhoum – Lead Guitar
Mike Dreher – Bass
Ryan Donato – Drums
Bio:
Formed in 2010, Condition Critical delivers high-intensity, no-bullshit thrash metal in the tradition of the genre’s most violent pioneers. Described as “a literal war of sound that attacks you with deadly perfection” (New Wave of Thrash Zine), they’ve built a reputation on relentless riffage, vicious stage presence, and tours across the U.S., Europe, and Russia.
They’ve shared stages with notable acts such as Obituary, Demolition Hammer, Napalm Death, Morbid Saint, Revocation, and Havok.
NEFAS, an American cross-country collaboration, bring psycosmic deathgrind on debut EP, OBLATION OV OBLITERATION! Featuring members of Cryptic Gallbladder Splatter, Bedlam of Cacophony, Teeth, and Wax People, the EP is out now!
FFO: Earlier works of
Cephalic Carnage, Intronaut, and Gojira.
With seasoned experience across the technical, dissonant, and mathematical landscapes of metal, the band's sonic statement of malicious intent, Oblation ov Obliteration, is a unique offering composed of churning death metal inspired riffs; ever shifting grooves; monstrous howls, shrieks, and yells; and the sonic representations of the undoing of reality.
Track Listing:
1. Xenomorphic
2. Spiral Degradation
3. Mindstream Transference
Credits:
Produced, engineered, and edited by Samur Khouja at Seahorse Sound Studios in Los Angeles, California.
Mixed and mastered by Erol Ulug at Bright Lights Studio.
All album art and layout: Moonroot Art.
Line-up:
Erik Burkhead-Fernandez - Vocals
Rusty Kennedy - Bass
Rajan Davis - Guitar
Alejandro Aranda - Drums
https://www.facebook.com/nefasmusic
Collapse of Pattern, Reverence of Dust is a record about erosion — of structures, of certainty, of meaning. Across eight tracks, Cult Burial tears through the frameworks we cling to, carving out something that sits between aggression and despair, weight and absence. The music is dense and layered, yet unafraid of space; at times claustrophobic, at others stripped to bare wire and exposed edge.
Cult Burial's music is a confluence of black, death, and doom metal, characterized by dissonant guitar work, relentless drumming, and guttural vocals. Their compositions often explore themes of existentialism, decay, and the human psyche, creating a soundscape that is both oppressive and thought-provoking.
Despite being a relatively new entity, Cult Burial has garnered attention from various metal publications and blogs, earning praise for their authentic approach to extreme metal and their ability to evoke a profound emotional response through their music.
Following two highly regarded albums, Cult Burial's forthcoming third release is unquestionably its finest work to date.
Cult Burial will release Collapse of Pattern, Reverence of Dust, September 5, on digital, CD, and vinyl formats.
Pre-order: https://cultburial.bandcamp.com/album/collapse-of-pattern-reverence-of-dust
Track Listing:
1. Vincula
2. Collapse
3. Aether
4. Mire
5, Enthrall
6. Beseech
7. Vestige
8. Seethe
Credits:
Mixed by Greg Dawson at BWC Studios.
Mastered by Brad Boatright at Audiosiege.
Artwork by Legerdemain.
Line-up:
Simon Langford - Music
César Moreira - Vocals
Bio:
Cult Burial is a blackened death metal band hailing from London, UK. Formed in 2020, the band has rapidly established itself as a formidable presence in the extreme metal scene, delivering a sound that melds the ferocity of death metal with the bleak atmospheres of doom and
black metal.
Discography:
Cult Burial (2020)
Reverie of the Malignant (2022)
https://www.cultburial.com/
https://www.facebook.com/cultburial/
ECASTOR - "THIS WAR"
Release date June, 27th 2025
CD Limited to 300 copies
Tracklist:
01 - Enter The Spaceship [01:39]
02 - Space Marines [02:52]
03 - Silence [03:49]
04 - Docmicide [03:14]
05 - Land Of Fire [04:07]
06 - Slepnir [04:28]
07 - DDT [02:08]
08 - This War [03:56]
09 - Outro [00:31]
Mix and master by A/Crypt from Unholy Dungeon Studios.
Cover art dwawed by Benedetto Palmaro.
Cover made by A/Crypt from Unholy Dungeon Studios.
The songs were composed by all members.
Layout made by Alemão and Danihell Slaughter.
Lyric video and promotion by Danihell Slaughter.
Premier Video made by Death Madness channel.
Murder Records is pleased to announce the release of the debut album by Italian band Ecastor, titled "This War", on June 27, 2025 and that will be distributed in the the European Devision by Hellstore Europe and in the North American Devision by Southern Soundclash Records and Guts And Blood Records.
Ecastor is a new band that presents a promising sound where we can find a nefarious savagery of Thrash Death Metal riffs tormented by decadence that reveals a disturbed society, transporting us to human self-destruction where the reality of political hypocrisy with the lies of religion are the infernal fuel for an inhuman devastation on this planet ready to explode.
The debut album that Ecastor is preparing to release with the horrendous support of Murder Records is decomposed into seven purulent hymns, complemented with an Intro and a Outro, which will decimating us with their impure sonority soaked in the lacerating atrocities of inhuman ideologies and where tears of rotten blood will be shed.
The sound presented by Ecastor is played with fast rhythms and dark atmospheres where the main in?uences become from bands like Mortuary Drape, Sodom, Necrodeath ready to devastate your soul and ripping your body apart.
INHUMAN ATROCITIES OF THRASH DEATH METAL...
Line-Up
Dante: Vocals,Guitar
Leonardo: Guitar
Yuri: Bass
Askios(Enea): Drums
https://www.facebook.com/people/Ecastor/61565314684647/
info@murder-records.eu
www.murder-records.eu
Pre-order now available via Cult Never Dies
Formed by anonymous musicians from long-running and acclaimed black metal bands, Achathras are a new project celebrating the early to late-90s European black metal sound. Their debut album, "A Darkness of the Ancient Past", will be released on 1 September via Cult Never Dies.
Get a first taste of the album with new track "Anointed With Moonfire": https://youtu.be/1Lyfr5m6OE0?si=Aa6jwKxkZD9IgypB
Cult Never Dies aims to celebrate the past and present of extreme and underground metal. While many newer bands claim to draw upon "true" and "old school" black metal, this often involves recycling the template set by the same three or four early 90s Norwegian acts.
Achathras instead offer a much broader embrace of those glory years, resurrecting the values of the early to late 1990s European black metal scene, a period when aggressive riffs, atmospheric songwriting, caustic vocals, and otherworldly synth work provided an alternative to the mainstream.
The band's debut album can be described as epic and at times melodic. The songwriting recalls acts such as early Gehenna, Odium, Emperor, Hecate Enthroned, Obtained Enslavement, Taake, Old Man’s Child, Ancient, Dimmu Borgir, Abigor, Covenant, Forefather and Mork Gryning.
"A Darkness of the Ancient Past" is available to pre-order now via Cult Never Dies (UK & ROW store / EU store)
Tracklisting:
1. The Weaving Of The Worlds
2. Anointed With Moonfire
3. A Cerement Of Flame
4. Emanation Of Chaos
5. Melancholy Wanderer
6. The Curse Of Supremacy
7. The Despiser Triumphant
8. A Lamenting Presence
9. The Uttermost Cold
https://www.cultneverdies.com/
https://www.facebook.com/CultNeverDies/
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61576909640662
ABYSSALIS - „ADAPTATION“
Genre - Death metal with
technical/brutal elements
For fans of - Soreption, Eschaton, Fleshbore, Decapitated, Demon King
Abyssalis imbibe various elements of contemporary death metal to concoct music that is at once technical, groovy, and riff-driven. Their previous EP "The Mountain" drew a good deal of attention for doing just that and they've taken things up a notch on their latest release. The songs are carefully structured - they are fast but not rushing through all the time, just so that they can embed themselves in the minds of the listeners. The riffs are catchy and fleshed out, ensuring that they remain memorable, and the delivery is brisk yet impactful. Mac Smith, fresh from his stint in Eschaton, once again does a stellar job doing vocals matching the tone and mood of the music, varying his deep growls with acidic rasps especially in moments of the blackened influences seeping through. "Adaptation" is a solid, enjoyable EP and coupled with their previous material as bonus, the definitive release serves as a fine introduction for this unheralded band that is poised for bigger things in the future.
Line up
Josh Steverson - Guitars
Mac Smith (Eschaton, Apogean) - Vocals and lyrics
Jack Blackburn (Unaligned, Killitorous) - Drums
Cole Daniels (Fleshbore, Unaligned) - Bass
Artwork by Justin Abraham (Inanimate Existence, Equipoise, Arkaik)
Track listing
1. Adaptation
2. Indomitable
3. Pandemonium
4. Senescence
5. Valholl
Release date - September 19th, 2025
Kunal Choksi (label owner) Transcending Obscurity
https://www.facebook.com/transcendingobscurityrecords
https://www.facebook.com/abyssalis.official
Thaumaturgic Veil is a metaphysical sonic construct, weaving intricate threads of human consciousness, vibrational frequency, and esoteric intent into a tapestry that transcends the boundaries of death metal. This work explores the interplay of awareness, magic, and the latent potential encoded within humanity’s neurocognitive framework.
Thaumaturgic Veil explores the interplay of consciousness, subconsciousness, and materiality, viewing existence as a binary system shaped by vibrational frequencies—the core medium molded by individual intent. These measurable waves connect the chaos of infinite potential to the order of the observable universe, reflecting ancient alchemy’s transformation of matter and awareness, akin to esoteric traditions and Thelema’s Great Work, uniting boundless Nuit and focused Hadit. Meditation and altered mental states enhance this, using frequencies to push perception and align with higher realities, as Crowley’s magick—change through intent—shapes the album’s structure.
The opening track ("Enûma Elish Ilū") introduces infinity as a recurring theme, its modal tones evoking Nuit’s expanse and microtonal shifts hinting at Hadit’s precision, tying into the album’s finite-eternal tension. Building on 2022’s 3rd Stage of Decay, this work intensifies with complex compositions: a primordial voice, heavy, growling guitars and bass conjure raw potential; relentless drums blast and propel it forward, while melodic leads and overtones pierce the dissonance, balancing distortion and clarity. Guttural yet ethereal, its sound design engages the auditory cortex, heightening awareness to match the album’s vision.
For enthusiasts of old-school death metal, Viogression delivers a raw, unrelenting sound steeped in the genre’s early ‘90s roots. Reviewers frequently liken their sludgy, thuggish heaviness to Obituary, noting a shared penchant for trudging, dissonant riffs, though Viogression infuses a Midwestern grit distinct from Florida’s swampy polish. Their technical ferocity and morbid atmospheres draw parallels to Death’s foundational aggression and Pestilence’s chaotic edge, as seen in comments praising their thrash-leaning debut Expound & Exhort. Fans of Morbid Saint’s cult intensity and Autopsy’s doom-drenched decay will find kinship in Viogression’s ability to meld intricate brutality with a haunting, unrefined vibe. Echoes of Possessed’s primal fury and Morbid Angel’s raw power further cement their appeal, making them a hidden gem for devotees of death metal’s formative, unpolished era.
Diego Gedoz de Souza is responsible for the artwork.
Viogression will self-release Thaumaturgic Veil on July 11.
Pre-order:
https://viogressionofficial.bigcartel.com/product/thaumaturgic-veil
Track Listing:
1. Enûma Elish Ilū
2. Jinx
3. Akhara Aakasa
4. Renumeration
5. Samsara Ananta
6. Travesty ov darkness
7. Heqet Saeculum
8. Pummeled
9. Amaranthine Kairos
10. Superposition
11. Buki’s dream*
12. Vulnus sclopetarium
13. Ouroboros Noesis
14. Eaten by flies
15. Aeternitas Aevum
16. As the light fades
17. Adrothia Akaru
18. Summon
19. Light harvester
Credits:
Produced by Viogression.
Engineered and mixed by Chris Djuricic.
Mastered by Dave Otero.
Vocals and guitar solos: Recorded at Belle City Sound by Chris Djuricic.
Drums and rhythm guitars: Recorded at Level3Studios, Mount Horeb, Wisconsin; produced by Erik Schultek.
Bass: Recorded at Cavern Entertainment by Nino Nienas.
Album cover artist: Diego Gedoz de Souza.
CD artist: Yan Sek.
Design: DGX Studios.
*Buki’s Dream: Written by Bryan Jaeger (RIP)/Brian DeNeffe. Originally recorded at Smart Studios, Madison, WI, 1994. Embellished by Lief Larson at Belle City Sound Studios, 2025.
Guest vocals: Steve Wilson.
Guest guitar solo on "Vulnus Sclopetarium:" Chris Monroy.
Line-up:
Brian DeNeffe - Vocals
Lief Larson - Guitar
Johnathon Iberra - Guitar
Jason Hellman - Bass
Erik Schultek - Drums
Bio:
Formed in 1988, Viogression swiftly forged a formidable presence in the metal underground with three searing demos, paving the way for their critically lauded debut, Expound & Exhort (1990). This landmark release launched them onto a world tour, igniting stages alongside Death and Pestilence. Their second album, Passage (1994), released incomplete, led to a nine-year hiatus. Reborn in 2003, Viogression unleashed fresh material, culminating in the 2014 EP, A Pure Formality, which sparked the band’s comeback with electrifying festival performances. Defying 2020’s global turmoil, they delivered 3rd Stage of Decay, released worldwide in 2022 through Satanath Records and Moribund Records. Now, Viogression stands on the brink of their fourth album, Thaumaturgic Veil, set for Summer 2025, poised to unleash a cataclysmic new chapter in their storied legacy.
https://viogression.info/
Listen to Reclaiming Chaos album: https://push.fm/fl/indemon-album
The band comments:
"The album results from long-term development. Each track brings a different feel to the album, with a soundscape and overall delivery in vocals and instrumentals that differ from modern metal, as we’ve avoided gimmicks and shortcuts. The dynamism is present throughout, especially in the vocals, which drive the mood and connection. It is an aggressive album that does not hold back any emotions. "
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.
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
SOUL
REBORN
erupts from the shadows with BLOODY INDIFFERENCE — a savage slab
of death metal fury that tears through apathy with venomous precision. Fueled
by blistering riffs, guttural screams, and haunting lyrics, the track is a
sonic assault against emotional numbness and the global tolerance of suffering.
Each line digs deeper into the rot of passive cruelty — from “Worms always feast on the same corpses” to “Feel the blood coating your skin,” the band paints a harrowing picture of willful blindness and societal decay. With their signature mix of unrelenting brutality and poetic horror, Soul Reborn calls on the listener to wake up, feel, and rage back.
Bloody Indifference is not just a song — it’s a visceral experience, designed to shake the soul and scream truth into the void.
Biography
Soul Reborn stands as the brainchild of Italian guitarist Stefano Pelosi. Conceived in 2019, it serves as a platform for Stefano's creative expression, unbound by any limitations. Handling every facet of the project—from composing music and lyrics to recording, drum composition via Superior Drummer 3, production, mixing, and even crafting logos and artworks—Stefano's vision remains singularly his own. The only external inputs are the chosen vocalist, varying with each album, and the mastering, entrusted to an outside studio. T
he project's musical ethos encompasses a modern iteration of death metal, infused with diverse influences reflective of Stefano's eclectic background. There are no boundaries; instead, Soul Reborn is perceived by Stefano as a dynamic entity, constantly evolving. Each album serves not as a final destination but as a stepping stone in an ever-unfolding odyssey, perpetually in motion according to Stefano's perspective.
https://www.facebook.com/SodehRecords
https://www.facebook.com/soulrebornband
BLASPHEMIK BLACK THRASH METAL SATANIK KHAOS...MURDER RECORDS is honored to announce the second album by Nekro Cvlt Desecration, entitled "Purification In The Witchcraft Flames" and which will be released on August 15th, 2025 with the pestilent exhumation of the moldy coffins with nauseating odors of death and where profane voices echo to proclaim blasphemous chaos from this filthy open grave.
The infamous sound of Nekro Cvlt Desecration takes on a voracious devastation, full of darkness in the chaos that mercilessly invades the bowels of the underworld of darkness with possessed rhythms, where satanic proclamations and abominable prophecies are vomited.
The new album that Nekro Cvlt Desecration presents to us is decomposed with ten hymns that take us into an hellish journey to the depths of darkness, where the trumpets of the Luciferian archangels will guide us to the altar soaked with the blood spilled in this blasphemous ritual and where the death will reap the cursed believers with its impure sickle ready to decapitate the biblical creatures before they are immolated in the infernal flames.
This cursed witchcraft cult will be presented by Murder Records in the CD and Cassette formats with official distribution in the European Devision by Hellstore Europe, in the North American Devision by Southern Soundclash Records and Guts & Blood Records and in South America the official distribution will be assumed by Nekro Cvlt Desecration.
NEKRO CVLT DESECRATION - "PURIFICATION IN THE WITCHCRAFT FLAMES"
Tracklist:
01 - Purification In The Witchcraft Flames [01:24]
02 - Ancient Voices From The Graves [03:17]
03 - Spell Of Necromancy... Buried Alive In Darkness [04:05]
04 - Cvlt To Kaos & Blasphemy [01:52]
05 - Arsenic Angels [04:15]
06 - Witching Possession [03:03]
07 - Into The Coven / True Pestilential Force [05:35]
08 - Altares De Sangre Y Muerte [01:32]
09 - Antichristian Black Metal Reaper MMXXV [02:43]
10 - Sabatorical Abomination [03:51]
Recordings from late December 2024 to April 2025, Recording, mixed and mastering by Gregorio Kochian
Buenos Aires Argentina
Cover Art by Darkpen Illustrations.
CD Design & Layout made by Fijimermaid Productions.
Cassette Design & Layout made by Alemão and Danihell Slaughter.
Promotional videos made by Ghostmaker Productions and Nekro Cvlt Desecration.
Promotional flyers made by Leo Mora and Danihell Slaughter.
Photography by Gabriela Fernandez "Thunder PH".
Intro "Purification in the Witchcraft Flames" by Fran Goya.
Violins Into the Coven by Pilar Goya, arrangements by Fran Goya.
Music Nekro Cvlt Desecration.
All lyrics Seth Nekromancer.
Photo editing by Ereshkigal.
Release Date 15th August 2025
Cassette Limited to 100 copies
CD Limited to 300 copies
Official distribution
European Devision by Hellstore Europe
North American Devision by Southern Soundclash Records & Guts And Blood Records.
South America by Nekro Cvlt Desecration.
Line-Up:
Seth Nekromancer (Voices)
Nashgot (Lead and Rhythm Guitars)
Ereshkigal (Bass)
Goat Destruktor (Drums and Choirs)
https://nekrocvltdesecration.bandcamp.com/
www.murder-records.eu
A follow-up to 2024's “Burn,” this new song brings the aggression to a new level, fusing death-laden brutality, hardcore urgency, and the undeniable groove of classic thrash. Raw and relentless, “Wasted Mutiny” is a pummeling, in-your-face anthem of resistance and rebellion.
"Lyrically, the song delivers a defiant message: reject the manipulation of a broken political system and reclaim your autonomy," comments the band. "It's a battle cry for free thinkers and a warning to those who blindly follow."
Ghost Cult Magazine presents the exclusive premiere of the lyric video for "Wasted Mutiny." Watch the video at https://ghostcultmag.com/exclusive-video-premiere-bray-road-shares-a-new-official-lyric-video-for-wasted-mutiny/
BRAY
ROAD derives its name from an actual road in Elkhorn, WI, where 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 complemented 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.facebook.com/brayroadband
The third and last single 'Inadequate' is unleashed today and official music video can be seen here: https://youtu.be/M0ojcRCwb3A
The band comments single:
"The song is about feelings of inadequacy and the difficulty of appreciating your own achievements. Even though everything is fine, things are different inside your head."
Listen to 'Inadequate' single on streaming services: https://push.fm/fl/shadecrown-inadequate
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.
Watch music video of first single 'The Art of Grieving' https://youtu.be/pPIwGDcOgRQ
Watch lyric video of second single 'Tear-Blind' https://youtu.be/ypr8Mivciyc
Line-up:
Jari Hokka - Vocals
Joonas Vesamäki - Guitar
Tomi Tikka - Guitar
Saku Tammelin - Keyboards
Janne Salmelin - Bass & clean vocals
Kalle Varonen - Drums
https://www.facebook.com/shadecrownband
Known for their firebranded approach to songwriting and relentless energy, VINDICATOR delivers an album true to their roots. This is raw, aggressive thrash — no filler, no compromise and no bullshit. Thrash or be thrashed.
VINDICATOR has shared a stream of the album's first single, the aptly titled "Thirst for Violence." The band comments on the song, “'Thirst for Violence' is, as the song title implies, a song about absolute destruction helmed by a race of creatures who are fanatical about killing. While not related to current events, it’s a fitting theme for man.”
Stream "Thirst for Violence" now at https://vindicator.bandcamp.com/track/thirst-for-violence
The album follows acclaimed releases like United We Fall (2012) and Communal Decay (2021), and shows the band at their most focused and intense.
Whispers of Death is set for release on August 22 on CD and digital formats. Pre-order the album at https://vindicator.bandcamp.com/album/whispers-of-death
VINDICATOR will strike out on a four-city trek in support of Whispers of Death with Indiana thrashers Graveripper.
Tracklist
1. Whispers of Death... Anxiety's Grip
2. Charnel Pastures
3. Thirst for Violence
4. Your World Dies in Flame
5. Exhaustion
6. Novocain
7. Bleed Between the Lines
8. Merry Evenings Make Sad Mournings
9. Battle Box
10. Abominable Intelligence
11. Ripper Attack
12. Obsoletion Complete
The album was produced by Vindicator and Ben Bennett, and engineered and mastered by Ben Bennett at Chop Daddy Ranch in Seattle, WA. Album art by Frank Walls.
Bio
Cleveland, Ohio... A town where sports come to die and metal comes to live. A city that has seen its share of metal titans by their own rights. In 2005, the city would give birth to another bastard of speed and aggression. VINDICATOR continues to unleash their signature brand of thrash metal to die-hard fans of the genre and the unsuspecting alike.
Line-up:
M. Law - Vocals
V. Stown - Rhythm Guitars/Backing Vocals
B. Zahn - Lead Guitar/Backing Vocals
E. Stephens - Bass
G. Monturi - Drums
https://www.facebook.com/Oskoreienband/
For fans of Watain, Immortal, and Enslaved, Lenax presents a style of melodic black metal infused with just the right amount of black n roll to land themselves in a rather unique position within the genre.
With lyrical themes based around esotericism, individuality, and cosmic horror, Infection paints either a picture of destruction and horror, or one of death and rebirth, depending on the stance of the listener. Does one succumb to a future of mindlessness in a hive mind apocalypse, or do they break free from the chains that bind us to the material world? Would you meet the dark man at the crossroads to sell your soul, and are you prepared to offer up payment when he comes to call? In all, this is a solid 40 minutes of modern black metal with enough DNA to show the band's roots in the early second wave, while managing to craft something unique in their delivery.
The band proudly returned to work with mix engineer Ilarion Ivanenko, who produced the previous singles in 2024. Mastering was completed by Øystein Brun at Crosound Studios in Norway. With a long history and a solid reputation in extreme music, including his band Borknagar, Øystein brought out the fine tuning needed to make this record shine.
Track
Listing:
1 - Worship Hymn
2 - Leeches
3 - Chains
4 - Crossroad Black
5 - Hive Mind Apocalypse
6 - We Are Legion
7 - Plague Bringer
8 - Overdrive
9 - Throne of the Forsaken
Cover art by David DeFigueredo.
Lenax is:
Venomous (Vocals, Guitar)
Mordred (Guitar, Backing Vocals)
Bones (Drums)
Additional Musicians:
Hephaestus (Bass)
Maikon (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 busy year ahead, with the forthcoming release of Infection.
Sakura is a war cry of annihilation—a eleven-track barrage of groove-drenched devastation, forged in chaos and unleashed with unrelenting fury!
The wait is over. Athens-based metal juggernaut Bent by Sorrow is set to detonate the global metal scene with their long-anticipated debut full-length album, Sakura. Dropping May 23, 2025, under Brutal Records, this release is a masterclass in dark and groove metal, packing an unrelenting sonic punch that will leave listeners breathless.
A Sound That Demands Attention
Blending the raw intensity of Deftones, Soilwork, and Disturbed, Bent by Sorrow has crafted a sound that’s both crushing and deeply emotive. Recorded and produced by the renowned Fotis Benardo at Devasoundz Studios, Sakura is a testament to their evolution—a eleven-track onslaught of groove-infused fury that pushes the boundaries of modern metal.
Tracklist:
The Machine
Never Fail
Need for Faith
A Life Without an F
Through the Blacklight
Trapped
Rain
Demoncracy
Order Chaos
Interlude - La Reina Muerte
For the Victory of Light (Instrumental)
Riding the Wave of Momentum
Bent by Sorrow is on a meteoric rise, with recent singles amassing an 8600% surge in listeners. The blistering Never Fail, featuring two-time world boxing champion Medusa, and the crushing The Machine have already turned heads, proving the band’s ability to seamlessly merge pulverizing riffs with thought-provoking lyricism.
Dominating the Stage Renowned for their ferocious live performances, Bent by Sorrow has conquered stages alongside Harakiri for the Sky, Nile, and Crowbar, as well as headlining major shows across Greece. Their intense energy, bone-rattling sound, and commanding presence solidify them as one of the most electrifying acts in the modern metal landscape.
Discography:
Highlights:Dementia (2020) – A six-track EP featuring the fan-favorite Truth Behind the Lies and
Disease Without a Cure.
Never Fail – A relentless anthem of perseverance featuring Medusa.
The Machine – A dystopian, riff-driven masterpiece with a gripping lyric video.
Through the Blacklight – A punishing single that showcases the band’s raw intensity.
Band Line up
Pantelis Saroglou-Vocals
Giannakis Dimi-Guitar
Yiannis Lenis- Guitar
Vaios Faltakas-Drum
The Future is Now!
With Sakura primed to shake the foundations of the metal world, Bent by Sorrow is ready to claim their throne. If you crave heavy, emotive, and groove-laden metal, this is the album that will define 2025.
Mark your calendars – May 23, 2025. Sakura is coming. The revolution begins now.
https://www.facebook.com/BentBySorrow/
https://linktr.ee/brutalrecords.official
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
Release
date :
June 27 2025
Genre : Death Metal
Origin: France
Label: Dolorem Records
Network Distributor: Season of Mist
Tracklist:
01. A Path to Obscurity
02. Dismembered And Thrown Into Black Flames
03. Demonic Ascent
04. Realm Of The Impaled
05. Torture Wheel
06. Et ils se Couvrirent de Gloire
07. Feast of Violence
08. Obscene Sacrifice
09. Cursed Endeavor
Formed in 2010 in Viroflay, near Paris, CREEPING FEAR is a brutal and technical death metal band led by Clément Ducouret (vocals/guitar) and Gabriel Hammel (guitar). They quickly forged a powerful sonic identity, influenced by genre staples such as Immolation, Cannibal Corpse, and Hate Eternal.
After two acclaimed EPs (Unleashed in 2013, World Execution in 2014), CREEPING FEAR reached a new level with their debut album, Onward to Apocalypse (2017), praised for its intensity and polished production. Their second album, Hategod Triumph (2021), mixed by Frédéric Gervais and mastered by Dan Swanö, confirmed their place among the rising stars of French death metal.
Creeping Fear's music is a surge of heavy riffs, relentless rhythms, and deep growls, in an abysmal atmosphere. Through somber lyrics, they explore war, the fall of civilizations, and the darkness of the human soul.
On stage, Creeping Fear delivers ferocious and immersive performances, leaving a lasting impression on French and European audiences. Now composed of Clément Ducouret, Gabriel Hammel, Matthias Biechler (bass), and Hector Hellgz (drums), the band continues its ascent and is ready to unleash their brand offering calls “Realm of the Impaled”.
Creeping Fear is the burning breath of the apocalypse in death metal: brutal, technical, and uncompromising. Devastating riffs, abysmal growls, and suffocating atmospheres - something between Immolation and Hate Eternal, prepare to dive into a masterful sonic chaos.
https://bit.ly/4jqJSDH
https://www.facebook.com/@creepingfear/
DARKNESS SURROUNDING – “IS THERE SALVATION?”
Vö: 19.09.2025
Label: SAOL
Grenzgänger des Melodic Death
Was derzeit im beschaulichen Wuppertal vor sich geht, wird in nicht allzu langer Zeit mit Sicherheit internationale Wellen schlagen – zumindest für alle, die sich in den Sphären von melodischem Death Metal bis Metalcore bewegen und einfach Bock auf stimmige Gesamtkonzepte haben. Abwechslungsreich, energiegeladen und voller Dynamik: Darkness Surrounding stehen für modernen Metal mit Tiefgang und Wiedererkennungswert. Der Sound der Band vereint klassische und zeitgenössische Elemente – roh und dennoch harmonisch klangvoll, kraftvoll und doch detailverliebt. Eine gekonnte Mischung aus Growls, Clean Vocals, mitreißenden Riffs und groovigen Breakdowns macht jedes ihrer Stücke zu einem Erlebnis.
Am 19. September erscheint das neue Album “Is There Salvation?”, an dem Darkness Surrounding über anderthalb Jahre intensiv gearbeitet haben. Entstanden ist ein facettenreiches Werk, das sich inhaltlich mit gesellschaftlichen Missständen, Hoffnungslosigkeit und der Suche nach Auswegen auseinandersetzt. Passend dazu zeigt das Artwork ein leuchtendes Portal inmitten einer düsteren Landschaft – Sinnbild für einen möglichen Weg hinaus aus der Dunkelheit. Musikalisch überzeugt das Album durch Vielfalt: Jeder Track bringt neue Impulse, kein Song gleicht dem anderen. Ein Album, das niemanden kaltlassen wird – und zum Wiederhören einlädt.
Über Darkness Surrounding
Die musikalische Reise von Darkness Surrounding begann bereits zu Schulzeiten – damals noch stark vom klassischen Melodic Death Metal geprägt. Seit 2024 ist die Band in ihrer aktuellen Besetzung aktiv: Mit Tim Dau an den Growls und Kassandra “Kessi” von Bajgar, die sowohl mit ihrer Stimme als auch an der Gitarre überzeugt, bringt das Quintett neue klangliche Facetten in das gemeinsame Schaffen. Komplett wird die Formation durch Gründungsmitglied Leonard Pott an den Drums, Simon Adolf an der Lead-Gitarre und Nico Schubert am Bass. Durch Kessis Clean Vocals ist der Sound der Band vielschichtiger denn je.
Inspiriert von Szenegrößen wie Avenged Sevenfold, Trivium, Gojira, Sylosis und Bleed From Within, schaffen Darkness Surrounding ihren ganz eigenen Stil – melodisch, treibend und mit einem natürlichen Klangbild, das live wie im Studio überzeugt.
Pre-Save: https://orcd.co/istheresalvation
Featuring interviews with:
A.Deception
Brodequin
Commoner
Darkened Nocturn Slaughtercult
Dead Born Vision
Demoniac
Exorcism
Frostmorner
Grave Altar
Gravered
Grima
Helpless Agony
High Inquisition Woe
Horoh
I Sorg
Iotunn
Necrowretch
Nocturnus AD
Seth
Telluric Necro-Parasites
Thrasherwolf
To Violently Vomit
Waldruine
+ articles:
"In Their Own Words" - bands introducing their own tracks featured on the compilation CD included with the magazine.
"Topic Of The Issue" - this time it's all about liberty: what, why, how
"Demonstrating Hell" - recommendations of recently released demos, it doesn't get more underground than this!
+ reviews
+ free compilation CD
Slowly We Rot #26 already in works and scheduled for a Autumn 2025 release!
Info & Order here: https://slowlywerot.limitedrun.com/
PHOBETOR – “A SOLITARY VIGIL”
Label: Black Jasper Records
Release date: july 25th 2025
Genre: Blackened Death Metal
For fans of: Behemoth | Immolation | Belphegor | Dark Funeral
She walks the high reaches where the rivers begin, waits for the night by the last stubborn grasses that cling tenaciously to rocky outcrops. She stares into the chill mists of morning that fill the valley below like a sea of soft, white death, breathing in the hungry silence as her broken nails pierce her soil stained skin. With thick, slow blood in her decaying veins and an old, broken, blackened heart she watches, always, for your coming. Revenant and reaver, worm-eyed ice eater, keeping her endless solitary vigil.
A Solitary Vigil is the new EP from Phobetor, acolytes of the very darkest blackened death metal. It has been nearly four years since they whispered their mind warping mysteries to us, harvested beyond the walls of sleep, in the form of the Through Deepest Fears And Darkest Minds album; but works of great portent and visions of eternal emptiness cannot be rushed. With their line-up now expanded to encompass the renowned guitar talents of Ben Ash (Strigoi, Satyricon), Phobetor have delivered their most potent and affecting release to date. Opening with the magnificent surging power of the title track, with its howling, elemental lead work and striking, unearthly vocal performance, the atmosphere of this new conjuration is immediately all enveloping. It twists like a malignant vapour between each punishing drum beat, each vehement vocalisation and each soul shredding chord of ‘Absence Of Light’, the riffs roiling and tumbling over each other like threatening storm clouds as Phobetor lead us deeper into the darkness than ever before. By the time we reach the rampant horror of ‘Where Mournful Shadows Dwell’, lead guitar notes skittering across its black ice that separates the ravenous depths from the pale grey, fading light, you will be steeped in the ichor of old gods and wizened devils, lost in the forgotten night terrors of childhood.
Mixed by Ollie Roberts (Pythia, Born For War etc) and mastered by Lawrence Mackrory (Darkane, Defleshed, Paradise Lost etc) A Solitary Vigil sounds incredible – the bass imposing and vibrant, the guitars like serrated blades – it’s an inescapable sonic shroud that tightens and tightens around your desperate face. Featuring the haunting artwork of Ghost Kid, this next chapter in Phobetor’s tome of nightmares will be unveiled on July 25th. She is watching…and waiting…for you.
Line-up:
Debora Conserva - Vocals
Marc Dyos - Drums
Ross White - Guitar
Ben Ash - Guitar
Dredgewood - Bass
https://www.facebook.com/PhobetorUK
This 6-track release captures the band at their most intense and refined, both musically and production-wise. The EP format was chosen with an intention to channel something savage and fast yet the atmosphere and groove were not omitted, these are still hymns indeed.
While
the release drops June 28th, we’d appreciate coverage at any time. The
music speaks clearly, and we believe the words for your review will come
easily.
BEYOND MORTAL DREAMS are ready to take you into the wastelands and ignite the fires of Death Metal devastation once again.
The title of the upcoming six-song EP is no coincidence: Devastation Hymns. The band has chosen the extended play format to unleash its most savage material to date—musically and sonically. No other band explores bestial savagery and heaviness at such bulldozing and monumentally majestic levels like BEYOND MORTAL DREAMS.
Devastation Hymns surges powerfully, regardless of the pace, and devastates. The thrilling dynamics and megaton energy of each song never fade, never blur. And so, BEYOND MORTAL DREAMS deliver a thunderously dense, fierce record with some extraordinary, steel-melting grooves. The guitar work of Pahl Hodgson and Jamie Whyte is second to none. METAL.
With two albums and an EP under their belts, BEYOND MORTAL DREAMS have now reached a position where they are expanding on formulas they forged over the years—and they do it in the best possible way, as they keep pushing forward. A notable addition to their ranks, Henry Inglis – session drums, has propelled the new material into another scourging plane.
The EP, true to the band's tradition, comes with a rendition of FORBIDDEN’s track Forbidden Evil. The vocal performance by Pahl Hodgson leaves a mark—his vocal diversity is stunning.
We've said it before: BEYOND MORTAL DREAMS are Australia’s best-kept secret. Devastation Hymns is here to break another part of the chain.
Spread the Hymns.Jan - Lavadome
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For fans of: Ghoul, Witchery, The Haunted, Gwar, Converge, The Crown, Midnight
Stream 24 oz CANTRIP on Spotify, Apple Music and Bandcamp. The EP is also available as a limited-edition VHS style cassette.
The band recently released a video for "Return of the Dead Without Eyes." Inspired by Amando de Ossorio's 'Tombs of the Blind Dead,' the video features clips from a collection of occult horror classics and perfectly encapsulates the song's sonic intensity. Watch now at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F5c5BqGcwro
Tracklist:
1) Bonemelter
2) The Hunger
3) I: Return of the Dead Without Eyes
4) II: Under the Scarlet Cross
5) III: Blood and Cooper
Keep reading for the story of the soon-to-be infamous 24 oz CANTRIP.
Born fully formed, screaming, and covered in goo out of the dumpster behind DaVinci's pizza on Merrick Road, a horned figure scrambled blindly through piles of empty paint cans, ceramic vases, and angry cats in order to move undetected. He found refuge in a musty old cellar. After pulling his foot loose from the bucket he had stepped in, he closed the heavy steel doors
behind him.
Wiping the thick blanket of dust off a 30-rack of Genesee Specialty Cream Ale, he schemed. He was cursed with the knowledge of an incantation: a spell that would bring Nyarlathotep, the Crawling Chaos, into this world. He wrestled with the thought while crushing and tossing another empty can. The ritual required great rigor and perfect focus, but he was exacting.
He chanted. He chanted and chanted. The ceiling groaned and cracked. Polyvinyl dust plumed and swirled before vanishing into imperceptible motes. He drew sorcerous glyphs in the air with two fingers outstretched. The walls trembled with a sickening low rumble. Bracing his hands firm against his ersatz altar — a Playskool Mighty My Size Table and Chair Set — he ignored the throbbing in his head and steadied himself.
A spiraling portal ripped into reality. Out spilled two bumbling homunculi, fully formed, screaming, and covered in goo. This wasn't right! The pair stumbled and scratched their way through the cellar, bleating, squawking, and tearing through nearby cases of Natty Daddy like vultures to carrion. He pondered for what seemed like hours over the pyramid of discarded beer cans and the now-empty bottle of Old Grand Dad he had chanced upon halfway through. What could have gone wrong?
The cellar burst open. Darkening the door was a group of hulking, hazmat-suited figures. At once, the three slickened homunculi grappled one another in a long and futile struggle to get on their feet. They shouted in a panic if they were "being detained" until they were eventually tased into unconsciousness.
This was ROTGUT's ill-fated 24 oz CANTRIP.
Bio:
Assembled against their will by a faceless shadow organization in the Winter of 2024, the three designated FD, C19, and AX spent weeks in a lightless concrete hell. When the chance to escape emerged, they seized it — for they were bound by a great purpose: to form an extreme metal band, inspired by crust punk, rock ’n’ roll, and classic schlock to shred wanton across the greater US and parts beyond. That band is ROTGUT.
https://rotgut.band/
Like a love letter to old school heavy metal, The Pale Hand’s debut single, “Reign in Hell,” serves up fuzz-drenched riffs, a high energy groove, and lyrics inspired by Lucifer’s fall from heaven. It’s a sinister, psychedelic, and thunderous descent into madness showcasing the group’s unique take on doom—including a breakdown heavy enough to shake Grandma’s grave.
Lyrically,
the song is a lapsed theologian’s wet dream. Christian doctrine asserts that
free will is humankind’s unique gift, something not even angels possess.
Therefore, the logical conclusion follows that in his so-called rebellion,
Lucifer only played the role his creator intended for him, and was doomed to be
cast into hell before he was ever made. “Better to reign in hell than serve in
heaven,” a freshly exiled Satan proclaims in John Milton’s Paradise Lost while
considering this injustice.
Milton famously humanized Satan in his epic work, arguably even placing him as the hero of the story, and The Pale Hand has gladly carried his torch into the 21st century, complete with vicious guitars, powerhouse vocals, and booming bass. In the end, it’s a match made in hell—after all,
heaven’s overrated.
With members hailing from around the globe, The Pale Hand is a cross-cultural heavy metal phenomenon taking New York City’s underground by storm, sharing stages with Castle Rat and Alex Skolnick of Testament. To witness The Pale Hand live is to be baptized in the church of the undead; a vampire pastor gives blood offering before the first song is played and expects to be repaid before the night is over. With a wide range of influences beyond metal, including gospel and middle eastern music, their show is theatrical, interactive, even spiritual, and they use their music to explore the question “what really is evil?” In The Pale Hand’s world, the sinner is the saint, and corruption is the true enemy.
Line-up:
Kelsea Beck (they/them) - Vocals
Pamir Aysan (he/him) - Guitar
Diego Silva (he/him) - Guitar
Finnegan Hu (he/him) - Bass
Brian Del Guercio (he/him) - Drums
https://www.facebook.com/thepalehand
More
than 25 years after its original release, PSYCHO SYMPHONY'S first
(and sadly only) album "SILENT FALL" returns!
Re-mastered, re-imagined, this genuine touch of genius will be finally available again, and for the first time on pressed CD. Originally recorded in 1997, this album captured a moment of intensive creativity and progressive spirit that has quietly echoed ever since becoming an iconic milestone in the Romanian Metal scene.
The band comments:
"For us, "Silent Fall" was never just a debut, it was a statement. An experiment in pushing boundaries, blending aggression with atmosphere, and searching for something honest and uniquely our own within the noise. Though born in a time and place where resources were limited, the vision was always clear.
This re-release is more than nostalgia. It's a way to bring the music to new ears, to give it the sound it always deserved, and to honor the path we started. With a careful remastering at Denevér Studio (Szolnok, Hungary) and artwork based on the haunting paintings of Étienne Sándorfi, this edition breathes new life into the dust-covered soul of the original.
Thank you to everyone who believed in this album then and now!"
Get a taste of the newly remastered sound, stream the track "The King" here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1zKd_enk8is
Pre-order "Silent Fall" (2025) here: https://loudragemusic.bandcamp.com/ or https://loudragemusic.limitedrun.com/
Release date: July 25th, 2025
FFO: Aosoth, Barshakesh, Drastus, Sulphur Aeon, Akhlys.
The album is available on CD, vinyl, and digital formats. Click to stream/purchase below!
https://bit.ly/catechesis-willowtip
https://patristic.bandcamp.com/album/catechesis
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OPzCp3XZ0Uc
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.
https://www.facebook.com/willowtip
https://www.facebook.com/Patristicblackmetal
Once again recorded at Goatsound Studios with Jason Fuller and Jamie Colic, the album is provocatively titled Satan’s Cock and features satanic artwork by Rok.
Building on their debut, the new record pushes the boundaries of heaviness and songwriting, with deeper down-tuned tones and complex rhythmic interplay. True to their ethos of constant evolution, the band continues to explore new extremes with each release.
To mark the announcement, KÜNTSQUÄD drop the first single, the grotesquely addictive “Psychotropic Lyfe”—a furious introduction to the new record’s relentless pace and satirical bite.
Stream
the single: https://orcd.co/plsingle
Tracklist
1. Piss And Purge
2. Satans Cock
3. Genital Dismemberment Bot Cult
4. Fuck Me Jebus
5. Psychotropic Life
6. Dot
7. Ominous
8. Zombie Cum
9. Eat Your Entrails
10. Your Mom Sucks Crack In Hell
Küntsquäd (pron. Kountskard) is a crusty death metal band from Melbourne blending guttural vocals, down-tuned riffs, and blackened chaos. Their 2022 self-titled debut on Wormholedeath Records earned global acclaim and sold-out pressings. Raw, extreme, and satirically twisted—this is metal with no genre boundaries.
https://black-roos.com/
www.youtube.com/@Kuntsquad666
www.facebook.com/kuntsquad666
Los Angeles-based black metal project OSKOREIEN emerges with their long-awaited third full-length release, HOLLOW FANGS.
After years as a solo endeavor masterminded by guitarist/vocalist/programmer Jay Valena, OSKOREIEN expands its sonic arsenal with the addition of guitarist Rashid Nadjib for Hollow Fangs. The result is as unsettling as it is hypnotic. Featuring dissonant riffing and moments of bleak beauty, Hollow Fangs solidifies OSKOREIEN’s place in the lineage of thought-provoking black metal that challenges both genre and listener.
OSKOREIEN has shared a stream of the album's opening track, "Prismatic Reason." Valena comments on the song:
"'Prismatic Reason' is a meditation on the double-edged sword of human consciousness. How reason can illuminate or distort; create or destroy. The song evokes the anguish of searching for meaning amidst chaos and betrayal, set to an urgent and cathartic musical attack."
Hollow Fangs is due out on July 18. Pre-order now at www.oskoreien.com
Tracklist:
1) Prismatic Reason
2) Bernalillo Sunrise
3) Psychotischism
4) Fragments
5) To Kiss the Viper's Fang
Hollow Fangs was produced, recorded, engineered, and mixed by Jay Valena in Los Angeles, and mastered by Jack Shirley at Atomic Garden Studios. Cover photo and art design by Jay Valena. Stained glass by Williams Burges, Cardiff Castle, Wales.
Formed in 2003 by composer and multi-instrumentalist Jay Valena, OSKOREIEN has long balanced atmospheric fury with philosophical weight. The band's debut album was featured on Invisible Oranges' "Best of 2011" list, and the concept album All Too Human explored free will and morality via the tragic story of Charles Whitman. After two full-length albums and a split EP with fellow Californians Botanist as a solo project, Oskoreien returns for a third album, Hollow Fangs.
Line-up:
Jay Valena – Vocals, lead & rhythm guitar, drum programming, bass (tracks 1, 5), synthesizer
Rashid Nadjib – Rhythm guitar
Matthew Durkee – Bass (tracks 2, 3, 4)
https://www.facebook.com/Oskoreienband/
Excerpt: "this song proves to be an expansion of Serpent Column‘s creative impulses, or at least a strengthening of their progressive and atmospheric tendencies, without moderating their death-dealing savagery."
SERPENT CORPSE – “RETALIATE”
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://www.facebook.com/transcendingobscurityrecords
https://serpentcorpse-label.bandcamp.com/album/retaliate
Thank you very much! Kunal Choksi Label owner Transcending Obscurity Mumbai, India
Label: Independent Release
Release date: june 20th 2025
Genre: Dark Primal Gothic Doom
For fans of: Celtic Frost | Tiamat | A Pale Horse Named Death | Darkthrone
“…Kharon, demoniac form,With eyes of burning coal, collects them all…” from The Divine Comedy: Inferno, Canto 3 by Dante Alighieri
On the stygian shores of the lightless river, where spirits gather on the sloping beach of obsidian and hematite, awaiting passage across the waters of forgetting to the distant bank, lost in shadows and shifting mist...where the boatman with hungry eyes crosses from one world to another, one to the other, in a never ending journey. Here in this desolate place is where The Medea Project’s new collection of hymns, stories and incantations was born. Drawing on doom metal, death metal and black metal, on dark folk and darker dreams and something primal that burns within the tangled strands of memory and myth…this is Kharon.
It begins…melancholic, otherworldly majesty hangs in cold swathes of faded finery from the ringing chords and sinister, stumbling riffs of ‘Absence, In Loss’ and the certainties of reality start to slip through your fingers like ancient dust. The haunting, echoing notes that usher in ‘The Cave Song’, subtly shift your perceptions, drawing you through a diaphanous veil into a disorientating domain of flickering flame and encroaching gloom, of claustrophobic tunnels beneath the earth that open into breathtaking, cathedral like caverns…. From the simple melodies of ‘Purgatory Trapped’ that speak in elemental tones to the troubled heart, to the raw, feral black metal of ‘Upon Your Bones’; the languid, undead waltz of ‘Dance Of The Void’ to the cataclysmic defiance of ‘The End’ and the final binding of ‘Reborn’ – a whispered spell of possession, that ends as you step from the boatman’s ferry onto the sands from which there is no return. By entwining the atmospheric power of seminal death metal with the bleak, sundering weight of emotionally raw doom and the savage chill of the early black metal forces, then casting the ashes and powdered bone of Gothic dreaming upon it all, before igniting the nameless creature upon a funeral pyre of imagination and passion, The Medea Project have created an enthralling, soul consuming album, a new mythology for our dark and broken times.
Adorned in the haunting artwork of world renowned artist Daniele Serra (Stephen King, Clive Barker, Shining etc) and mastered to dreamlike perfection by Markus Stock (Ahab, Winterfylleth, Secrets Of The Moon etc), Kharon will offer passage across Acheron on June 20th. Its release will be celebrated with a special show at London’s Dingwalls 2 venue alongside My Silent Wake and The River.
“Through me you pass into the city of woe:
Through me you pass into eternal pain…
All hope abandon all ye who enter here.”
from The Divine Comedy: Inferno, Canto 3 by Dante Alighieri
Line-up:
Brett Minnie - Guitars/Vocals
Pauline Silver - Drums & Percussion
https://www.facebook.com/themedeaprojectband
NEWS 18.6.2025
Three
years after their crushing debut Defiled in Oblivion, CASTRATOR
returns with CORONATION OF THE GROTESQUE, an album that not
only exceeds all expectations but leaves them shattered in its wake, firmly
cementing the band among the North American death metal elite.
“We see it as a leap forward,” exclaims co-founder Carolina Perez (drums). “It’s by far the strongest work we’ve done to date. Writing Coronation of the Grotesque was an incredibly enjoyable experience, and everything seemed to come together much more naturally this time. While the album still retains elements of who we were as a band, it’s much more refined, cohesive, and brutal.”
The creative collaboration is primarily driven by founders Carolina Perez and bassist Robin Mazen, with ferocious vocalist Clarissa Badini and newly recruited guitar virtuoso Sara Loerlein completing the lineup.
“Sara has been fantastic. She’s incredibly professional, brings a ton of new ideas, and her experience really shines through. She’s added a fresh dynamic to the band, and her guitar leads are absolutely killer! We’re really excited to have her as part of the band.”
Lyrically, Coronation of the Grotesque explores a range of historical and societal themes that reflect on injustice, victimization, and human suffering. Among the topics confronted are the tragic killing of Mahsa Amini, the ancient Sumerian practice of eunuchization, and seething condemnation of predator Naasón Joaquín García. Badini’s exceptional vocals elevate the lyrics, delivering a powerful and precise expression of the album's themes.
The band is offering a taste of things to come with the official music video for album track "Covenant of Deciept." The video was filmed by Immolation's Bob Vigna. Watch now at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dfih-aAsgVs
Dark Descent Records will release Coronation of the Grotesque August 15 on CD, vinyl, cassette, and digital formats.
Pre-orders are now live at:
www.darkdescentrecords.com/shop
www.ddmsuo.eu
https://darkdescentrecords.bandcamp.com/
Coronation of the Grotesque was recorded across multiple studios with key figures in the US death metal scene. Bass recording was engineered by John Tardy (Obituary) at Redneck Studios, guitars and vocals by Jordan Milner at Obsidian Audio, additional guitars by Taylor Nordberg (Deicide) at Smoke and Mirrors Productions, and drums by Noah Buchanan (Nunslaughter) at Mercinary Studios, where Buchanan also handled mixing and mastering. Cover art by John Zig.
Touring with the likes of Immolation, Exhumed, and Cattle Decapitation has cemented CASTRATOR’s reputation as a commanding live force, and concert announcements in support of Coronation of the Grotesque are imminent.
Watch this space… and brace yourself for a relentless death metal onslaught!
Track listing:
1. Fragments of Defiance
2. I Am Eunuch
3. Covenant of Deceit
4. Mortem Opeterie
5. Remnants of Chaos
6. Deviant Miscreant
7. Psalm of Beguiled
8. Blood Bind's Curse
9. Discordant Rumination
10. Metal Command
CASTRATOR is:
Robin Mazen - Bass
Carolina Perez - Drums
Clarissa Badini - Vocals
Sara Loerlein - Guitars
www.darkdescentrecords.com
https://www.facebook.com/CastratorBand
VERTEBRA were born into the
Brazilian underground music scene in the mid 1990s, where they captured hearts
with some powerful live performances, their unquestionable integrity and
remarkable music - a progressively minded blend of death and thrash metal with
an inherent sense of melody. A single track demo, Humanity, was released
in 1995 and a further demo recorded but not released before the band imploded,
driven apart by the often overwhelming pressures of daily life. However, those
recordings were not made in vain. During the turbulent period of the pandemic,
Vertebra’s founder, guitarist and vocalist Arildo Leal, was driven to
create once again – and four of those old demo tracks would be the starting
point for rebuilding the foundations of Vertebra. Now Vertebra are back with
their so long awaited full length debut album, the fulfilment of all that early
promise, THE SAME.
The Same opens with the explosive ‘Oblivion’, a hard-edged thrasher with a sharp, authentic sound that wastes no time in unveiling the fantastic technical ability that the whole of Vertebra have at their disposal. The instinctive, free-flowing interplay between bass and drums, the meticulous precision of the riffs, the dazzling solos are all there, dancing around the snarled vocals, delivered with a palpable passion and intent. Even more impressive though is Vertebra’s masterful songcraft, the manner in which they use their abilities to sculpt exciting, addictive, sleekly structured songs. Be it the powerful, free-willed and exploratory first single, ‘Behavior In The Eyes’, the outstanding melodies and solos of ’95 Eyes’ or the bustling riffs that open out into spacious vistas of ‘Fanatic And Picturesque’, there is so much to explore throughout this incredible album. Rarely is music so heavy yet so elegant, so intricate but so memorable and immersive. This is extreme metal at its most engaging, complex and accomplished.
Vertebra are a band driven by conviction and absolute belief in their music. This return is not based on nostalgia for the halcyon days of youth, but on a need to express their creativity and their individuality – and to take a stand for individuality in a wider sense, in a world becoming ever more apathetic and homogenised. This band still have a lot to say and a lot to offer. When Xtreem Music release The Same on July 29th, on CD (with bonus track) and digital formats they will blaze a path through the metal underground that will be impossible to ignore.
https://www.xtreemmusic.com/
https://www.facebook.com/vertebrametal
The 7" vinyl, cassette, and CD versions will ship in the coming weeks!
DEATHBLOW are back and ferocious as ever with the release of another ripping EP! Open Season will be released June 16 on Sewer Mouth Records. The EP will be available on CD, vinyl, cassette, and digital formats!
The four-track Open Season EP is a scathing commentary aimed at the heart of the belligerent American Empire and its war machinery. Combining their classic thrash metal sound with an unrelenting crossover punk-infused gut punch, the EP is guaranteed to get the blood boiling!
Track
Listing:
1. Open Season
2. Deny, Defend, Dispose
3. Tormentor
4. Never Again
Credits:
Recorded at Archive Recordings with Wes Johnson.
Artwork by Emil Rousse.
Line-up:
Holton Grossl - Guitars/Vocals
Adam Kelly - Guitars
Paul LaChica - Bass
Rob Larson - Drums
https://www.facebook.com/deathblowofficial
Thrash
metal force DIVNI SAN continue their ascent with the
release of the cinematic lyric video for “WHEN THE BELLS RING THE
KNELL”, taken from their album “DREAMLIKE TALES”, out now
via Wormholedeath.
Haunting, atmospheric, and deeply emotional—When the Bells Ring the Knell takes you on a journey through sorrow, reflection, and the search for closure. As the bells toll, unanswered questions linger, and the weight of the past looms large. Will there be redemption, or is it too late? Let the soaring melodies and melancholic atmosphere pull you into a world of regret and revelation.
Stream "Dreamlike Tales": https://orcd.co/dreamliketales
www.youtube.com/@divnisan
www.facebook.com/DIVNISAN
UNALIGNED – “A FORM BEYOND “
Genre - Blackened
technical/progressive death metal
For fans of - Demon King, Withered Throne, Inferi, Enfold Darkness, Warforged, Vale of Pnath
After astounding tech death releases from Fleshbore and Eschaton on the label this year, there's the eagerly anticipated debut full length from Unaligned to look forward to. Once again boasting of a celebrated lineup featuring members of Withered Throne, Demon King, Fleshbore and others, Unaligned offer a blackened and comparatively more atmospheric take on the technical death metal style. Meticulously written and impeccably executed, their music has an epic flair which goes hand-in-hand with their undulating pattern showcasing the brilliant contrast between the faster, scathing parts and the smoother, melodic breaks. The alternating vocal delivery here too is fitting without being overpowering in any way. The songs are able to traverse multiple realms and subjects while remaining focused and impactful. There's a compelling, pulsating rhythm throughout, keeping things brisk and intense while also retaining a sense of groove. Sharp, taut and yet catchy, Unaligned have come up with an exemplary blackened tech death album in "A Form Beyond", and it only gets better with more listens.
Line up
Taylor Tidwell (Withered Throne) - Guitars
Shane Dreher (Nightspake) - Guitars
Cole Daniels (Demon King, Fleshbore) - Bass
Andrew Guia (Withered Throne) - Vocals
Jack Blackburn (Killitorous, ex-Inferi) - Drums
Mike Low - Mixing/Mastering
Erik Johnson - Editing/Mixing
Video by Arnua Gates
Artwork by Adam Burke
Track listing
1. Entities of Ash
2. Unbecoming of I
3. Ruins of Lunacy
4. A Form Beyond
5. Essence Erased
6. Spirit Dysmorphia
7. Death Entwines Us All
8. Dreaming in Decay
Release date - September 12th, 2025
https://www.facebook.com/transcendingobscurityrecords
https://www.facebook.com/UnalignedOfficial
Kunal Choksi (label owner) Transcending Obscurity
"Veins of the Phoenix" is also available on Bandcamp. The single will be available on all other digital platforms soon.
This highly anticipated follow-up to their critically acclaimed 2024 debut, Lightning Spawn, promises a darker and more mature sound, showcasing the band's evolving artistry and the addition of a second guitar player to
their lineup.
Comprised of seasoned musicians from notable acts such as Adarrak, Killing Darlings, Embers of Oblivion, Epinikion, and Primal Charge, their unique blend of heavy, stoner, and doom metal has resonated with fans worldwide, setting the stage for Spiritual Chains to be a significant release.
Spiritual Chains was recorded across various studios in North America and Europe, a testament to Thorndale's commitment to sonic excellence. Jeff Henson (Duel) lends his talent to the album, featuring a guest solo on the track "Exiles and Masters”. The album was mixed and mastered by Rickard Bengtsson and Stafan Karlsson at Sweetspot Studios in Halmstad, Sweden (Arch Enemy, Spiritual Beggars).
“If you hear a touch of the familiar here and there, that’s exactly what it is. Hints, reminders that there were Giants of Metal long ago, and that the fire of those forebears continues to burn bright in talented musicians today from the scene." - Billy Goate (Doomed & Stoned)
Pre-order:
https://thorndale.bandcamp.com/album/spiritual-chains
Track Listing:
1 - Veins of the Phoenix
2 - Battles Fought in Vain
3 - Gods of Pain
4 - Twenty Thousand Souls
5 - Spiritual Chains
6 - Exiles and Masters
Album Credits:
Cover Art - Costin Chioreanu.
Jeff Henson - guest guitar on "Exiles and Masters".
All music by Thorndale.
All lyrics by Gustavo Valderrama and Zigor Munoz.
Produced by Thorndale.
Recorded locally in Austin, Texas; Scarborough, Ontario and Haarlem and Den Haag, Netherlands across 2024 and 2025.
Mixed and mastered by Rickard Bengtsson and Stafan Karlsson at Sweetspot Studios in Halmstad, Sweden.
Line-Up:
Gustavo Valderrama - Vocals
Peter Shannon - Guitars
Maarten Jungschläger - Guitars
Zigor Munoz - Bass
Guest musician: Rob Stone - Drums
Bio:
Thorndale is a stoner/doom metal band from The Netherlands, formed by experienced musicians from the European and North American metal scenes. Known for their powerful sound, Thorndale has quickly established themselves as a force to be reckoned with in the heavy music landscape. Members include Gustavo Valderrama (Killing Darlings, Headcrusher, Adarrak), Peter Shannon (Primal Charge), Maarten Jungschläger (Embers of Oblivion, Epinikion), and Zigor Munoz (Adarrak, Ferkaad).
https://www.facebook.com/thorndaleofficial
For fans of : Warloghe, Sapthuran, Emperor, Darkthrone and Clandestine Blaze
Horror Pain Gore Death Productions welcomes Embers Of Ouroboros to the roster with the new album The Autumnal Decline And Hermetic Maturation! Hailing from the catacombs of Northern Maryland, Embers Of Ouroboros was founded in 2023 and performs grim, atmospheric, melancholic Black Metal. The Autumnal Decline And Hermetic Maturation is an effort to hold a mirror to the twisted faces of fallacy, cognitive dissonance and pathological nihilism, blending first-wave and second-wave Black Metal.
Listen to the single "Our Crypts Of Blackened Ice And Hermetic Spirits" at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JHiWEZDNCqA
Tracklisting:
1. Innate And Gnarled
2. A Comforting Darkness
3. The Autumnal Decline
4. Systemic Metamorphosis
5. As Silence Casts Out Its Eternal Divide
6. Our Crypts Of Blackened Ice And Hermetic Spirits
7. Horrific Descent Into The Endless Trenches Beyond Light
8. Dying Too Slow
9. The Incarnation Of Hypocrisy
www.youtube.com/user/horrorpaingoredeath/videos
www.facebook.com/horrorpaingoredeath
Glitch Kill crashes into the alt-metal scene with Tempest — a visceral, unrelenting dive into emotional collapse, internal war, and clawing one’s way out of the wreckage. From its opening lines to its final, defiant scream, the track is a sonic pressure cooker that rages through themes of shame, loss, and personal apocalypse.
With razor-sharp riffs, guttural urgency, and a poetic yet ferocious lyrical style, Tempest isn’t just a song — it’s a reckoning. The band weaves a storm of crushing breakdowns, haunting melodies, and relentless pacing, capturing the feeling of being pulled under by forces both internal and external.
Lines like "You can't move, you can't scream, you can't dream" hit like a gut punch — raw, real, and unfiltered. But through the chaos, a truth emerges: you can break the cycle. You can scream. And you can survive.
For
fans of heavy music that goes deeper than distortion and dives into the core of
human struggle, Tempest is the fire you've been waiting for.
Biography
Brutal beats, crushing riffs, thunderous bass, and unorthodox vocal hooks—this is what sets Glitch Kill apart in California’s Central Valley metal scene. With nearly a century of combined experience and an unrelenting passion for heavy music, this band isn’t just making waves—they’re making fans need a chiropractor.
Rising from the ashes of Etched in Stone, bassist David "Crusher" Yanez, guitarist Travis Miller, and drummer Aaron Jones formed Glitch Kill with one goal: to create uncompromising, bone-crushing metal. The lineup was solidified with the addition of vocalist Shane Leon, whose raw intensity gave the band its signature sound.
Forming just before the world shut down in 2020, Glitch Kill took advantage of the downtime to craft their debut EP, Hindsight, which dropped on January 1st, 2021. Now, with their follow-up EP Post Hominid in the works and the latest addition of Robert Cole throwing down as a second guitarist, the band is back in full force, delivering relentless live performances across the Central Valley, the Bay Area, Sacramento, Lake Tahoe, Fresno, Santa Cruz, and beyond—wherever there’s a demand for heavy metal.
The beast has been unleashed. Are you ready?
https://www.sodeh.ca/
https://www.facebook.com/Glitchkill
The band name has been taken from Morbid Angel “Where the Slime Lives” lyric by extracting a sentence and then slightly modified it.
Originally composed by six musicians with different previous experiences in other rock and metal acts, The Dogma blends since the beginning introspective existential lyrics fulfilled by nihilism and bittersweet pessimism with a restless musical journey coasting various sonor shores, but always incentre into keys and guitars gloomy atmospheric lines and powerful rhythm section chased by great harsh vocals hosting also clean refrain.
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=the+burning+dogma
https://www.facebook.com/theburningdogma
“OVER&OVER
ONE AFTER THE OTHER" is the sublimation of the path taken over 15 years of
The Burning Dogma's existence to become what they are today. A
painful and pitfall-strewn path, just as painful and moving as the songs on
this new album. The initial vision, mixing death metal and elements of dark
goth culture, finds here a balanced and coherent outcome. The lyrics, faithful
to tradition, reject the typical clichés of extreme metal to focus on the
elaboration of personal experiences: 'with Over&Over, we wanted to open a
window on psychological alienations based on real facts and events.'
The album title is token from a sentence contained in The Cure ‘Hundred Years’ cover, last song of the album tracklist. It well describes the suffocating sense of nihilism and tragic desperation permeating the entire album mood.
Recorded at FearStudio, Dysfunction Studios and FalloutStudios by Giuseppe Bassi, Filippo Rambelli (Drown in Sulphur) and Fausto DeBellis (Vitriol, Revenience) and mixed/mastered by Rambelli, ‘OOOAO’ has been premiered by first single ‘Forecast’ with the related videoclip in March 2025.
You can find 2 singles on youtube:
https://youtu.be/MMZtF6Rg2nU?feature=shared
https://youtu.be/2PkplNcZ3Bw?feature=shared
https://theburningdogma.wixsite.com/thedogmaofficial/epk
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DO OR DIE – “RESURRECTION”
Format: Digital
EP-CD
Label: Independent Release
For fans of : Hatebreed, Merauder, Throwdown, Kublai Khan TX, Knocked Loose, Sepultura, Terror and so on…..
Tracklist:
01. Lust & Power
02. Alka
03. Resurrected
04. No Mercy
05. Trail of Tears
06. Mental Strength
DO OR DIE is a pioneer of the Belgian hardcore scene that was founded in 1999. Their main influences are the NYHC old-school scene, Hatebreed, Merauder, Sworn Enemy, Throwdown, mixed with more modern, metal-style parts.
The band released their first EP in 2000. This release was followed by non-stop touring in Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg and France. They established their agressive and modern sound signature in the next two full-length albums, ‘Heart Full of Pain’ (2001) and ‘The Meaning of Honor’ (2002), both released through I Scream Records label. These albums were massively defended on stage, with highlights such as Pressure Fest, Graspop Metal Meeting and Fury Fest.
The third full-length ‘Tradition’ was released in 2005 through Alveran Records. This album opened the doors of Germany, and DO OR DIE promoted it across Europe, on stages such as Dour Festival, With Full Force Festival, Pressure Fest. Three other studio albums were released from 2008 up to 2015, with supporting tours in European venues and festivals.
The band took a break but came back in early 2021 with a fresh load of musicians and former members centered around Chris, the remaining founding member, with the goal of making a new generation discover DO OR DIE. They toured Europe again in 2022 and 2023, playing their anthems on the stages of Hellfest, Dour Festival, Alcatraz.
With more than 20 years of shows around the globe and 6 studio albums, DO OR DIE has proven that Belgium can make great hardcore music. After being freshened with a whole new lineup, DO OR DIE has played around Europe and rocked some of the greatest metal festivals like Hellfest, Dour Festival or Alcatraz in 2023.
Now they come back with a blend of tradition and new influences, catchy, straight-to-the-point, brand new hardcore tracks. They plan to tour Europe again in 2025, playing again in main festivals and supporting international bands.
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Hi
everybody,Petr from Parat Productions, Czech Republic, here. Last
month PAŘÁT PRODUCTIONS released 3 new titles.
In all cases these are ‘my’ heart recordings of my favourite Czech bands. First time on CD, first time on vinyl, re-release on digipak after 20 years. I believe you will find these releases interesting. Thank you for your time and support!!!
SIX DEGREES OF SEPARATION (melodic metal)
Triotus, Tricephalus And Tribadism /20th Anniversary Edition – digipak/
Music and more info on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TtOl96Apuqc&t=2225s
BLOODY OBSESSION (old school death metal)
Husaria /black vinyl/
Music and more info on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ha1SzhDVWF8&t=15s
DISSOLVING OF PRODIGY (doom/death)
Zlodejska svetelka /standard jewel box/
Music and more info on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EJKrFppXUrk
You can order in the Paratshop https://paratshop.cz/
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SLOWLY WE ROT #25 is now available for pre-order!
(Underground attitude and contents, English written, A4 format, black/white, glossy)
all orders come with free compilation CDs, stickers, flyers and download codes!
Featuring interviews with:
A.Deception
Brodequin
Commoner
Darkened Nocturn Slaughtercult
Dead Born Vision
Demoniac
Exorcism
Frostmorner
Grave Altar
Gravered
Grima
Helpless Agony
High Inquisition Woe
Horoh
I Sorg
Iotunn
Necrowretch
Nocturnus AD
Seth
Telluric Necro-Parasites
Thrasherwolf
To Violently Vomit
Waldruine
+ articles:
"In Their Own Words" - bands introducing their own tracks featured on the compilation CD included with the magazine.
"Topic Of The Issue" - this time it's all about liberty: what, why, how
"Demonstrating Hell" - recommendations of recently released demos, it doesn't get more underground than this!
+ reviews
+ free compilation CD
Get in touch if interested in our mutually advantageous distribution deals or to discuss features in the next issue (Autumn 2025)!
Slowly We Rot #26 already in works and scheduled for a Autumn 2025 release!
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Metalcore stalwarts, AGE OF RUIN, have released "THE GHOSTS WE CARRY," the second single from forthcoming album, NOTHINGMAN, on all digital platforms and as an official music video! The track embodies classic Age of Ruin metalcore riffing with a brutally heavy breakdown chorus sing-along. A b-side, non-album track, "Reflections," accompanies the release of the new single.
FFO: In Flames, Soilwork, Killswitch Engage, and Gojira.
The music video for "The Ghosts We Carry," produced by Pablo Van Winkle, is available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ZnI3p-w8Ek
Stream the b-side track, "Reflections," on Spotify and Bandcamp.
Nothingman, Age of Ruin’s forthcoming album, is a collection of 10 songs that cuts a path to the heart with harmony and angst that others would be naïve not to mimic. The band sacrificed blood and sweat for two years to expel Nothingman. Age of Ruin began the recording process in October of 2023, and after nine months of tracking on location in Richmond, VA, at the Bakery Studio, in Washington, DC, at Ivakota Studio, and at the Riff Dojo in Takoma Park, MD, (the record was produced by Mike Schleibaum of Darkest Hour), Nothingman was complete. This is the biggest, most richly woven tapestry from the band yet, and the time to unleash it is near.
In 2023 and 2024, Age of Ruin did some precursory promotion of Nothingman’s material, traveling up and down the east coast, dousing nonbelievers with their fire, with such acts as Black Flag, Madball, Jimmy’s Chicken Shack, and Anvil. Yes, that Anvil.
Ripping guitars, unforgivably brutal drums, bass sounds that have shaken the underworld, and screeching vocals are just the beginning of this incarnation of a true headbanger's incantation. What we saw unearthed back in 1998 has now grown. The road worn warriors of the AoRmy have forced enough breakdowns to overwhelm any AAA mechanic, with miles on the highway ahead.
Their punk and metal roots hold firm, and their thrash tendencies are on full display as this towering presence of a band branches out over new tonal terrain and soundscape; reminding all who fall under its shadow, that the light shining through is a new dawn in the Age of Ruin. Nothingman will be celebrated in all formats and on all streaming platforms on October 17.
Track
Listing:
1. The Fixation
2. Heavy is the Crown
3. Lost in Shadows
4. The Traveler
5. Nothingman
6. An Awakening
7. The Ghosts We Carry
8. Promise Me
9. Bleed for Better Days
10. Lovesong
Credits:
"The Ghosts We Carry" artwork by Chris Smith of Grey Aria Design.
Produced by Mike Schleibaum / The Riff Dojo.
Mixed and mastered by Will Beasley / The Bakery.
Original artwork, Oil on Canvas titled "Forest Mother" by Zack Dunn.
Line-up:
Benjamin Swan - vocals
Christopher Fleming - bass
Daniel Fleming - guitar
Hendrik Osinga - drums
Casey Flanagan - guitar
Bio:
The exact location of the dawn of man has been a constant subject of debate. Some say it was Prometheus delivering fire, some say it was Franklin discovering electricity, most people say it’s when Lars met James…but everyone agrees: those were simply precursors. Throughout the age of enlightenment, the renaissance, the reformation era and beyond, mortals have tried to make sense of mankind's meaning on earth.
Most archaeologists believe that in the late 90's, a surge of lightning fast riffs, guttural screams, devastatingly bass tones, and the relentless pulverizing rhythm of drums unearthed a crucial piece of this puzzle...this ushered in what would be known as The Age of Ruin. Those who heard it, really dug it. But those who dug it found there is much more than the surface layers. Music filled with textures, themes, and tunings that go deeper than a James Cameron film unbound by budgets.
For over 20 years, Age of Ruin has been firing off a relentless string of releases. Even the busiest trash compactors could not keep up with the amount of crushing that Age of Ruin crams into a single album, and this is so…with Nothingman. They have consistently delivered a brutal barrage of the heaviest hits metal has heard. Why stop At the Gates, when you can break down the whole house with your music? Why get Entombed when you can breathe new life into the scene? Why let the years waste away when the Age of Ruin can answer all of these questions?
Age of Ruin has definitely paid their dues, earning every ounce of the heaviest crown one band could carry. Naturally, the tonal tenure of the AoRmy servicemen is not something that can be held onto forever...the constant axe-wielding and riff hurling has required numerous changing of the guard over the years; however, the core horsemen of the Age of Ruin (Benjamin Swan, and Daniel and Christopher Fleming) remain, along with Casey Flanagan and Hendrik Osinga, forging an amalgamation of devastation which would conjure a collection of songs that few, if any, houses could harness. Fortunately, under the tutelage and production of Sound-Sensei Mike Schleibaum (Darkest Hour), Age of Ruin would hone their tone in Mike's Riff Dojo, creating an undeniable masterpiece of metal.
Sensational "jazzgrind" band Byonoisegenerator have released only one new song since preorders went up for their much awaited release. They don't want to reveal too much and would prefer that their fans listen to their album in its entirety - and now there's not a lot of time left for that! No Clean Singing did its premiere which can be found at https://www.nocleansinging.com/2025/04/28/an-ncs-premiere-byonoisegenerator-uvb-76/
Excerpt - "whips listeners back and forth between an alien warzone and a smoky jazz lounge"
BYONOISEGENERATOR – „SUBNORMAL DIVES“
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.
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
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
Austrian death/thrashers CYROX promote their sophomore record with „HAUNTING SHADOWS“ live performance video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dcw8lbaabFw
CYROX – “ NO REDEEMER LEFT“
Genre: Thrash/Death Metal
Influences: Exodus, Lamb Of God, Machine Head, Metallica, Gojira, Pantera, Havok, Slayer, Kataklysm, Heathen and many more…
City: Leoben
Country: Austria
Label: Kvlt und Kaos Productions
The band was founded under the name Black Void in February 2016 in Leoben, Austria, by the drummer Markus Antoniol from St. Stefan ob Leoben and guitarist Gernot Weber from Eisenerz, who have been friends since early youth and played together in various bands.
They soon found the second guitarist Christian Gallmayer, who is a colleague of Markus. For about a month we were looking for a bass player, when Gernot heard about a guitarist named Andreas Fahrleitner who was doing a solo cover show in his home town of Radmer. Gernot watched some clips of his show and contacted him if he was interested in joining the band, which he did, so Gernot switched from guitar to bass.
The next problem, however, was that Andreas and Christian had to do their military service in the Austrian army for six months, so they didn't really have time to make music. So the band took a break until November 2016.
Finally, Manuel Kirchleitner from Trofaiach joined the band as a singer, who is also a colleague of Markus and Christian. They changed the name from Black Void to Cyrox and started jamming again and soon the first songs were born.
The first gig was in December 2017 in Eisenerz, Austria. From that on they played live on a regular basis up till the first lockdown in Austria in March 2020.
Cyrox also selfreleased the debut album called „Beyond Control“ in March 2020, which is available on CD and every streaming platform.
In May 2020 Christian Gallmayer left the band, because of private circumstances which didn’t allow him to put any more time in the band. He was replaced in June 2020 by Leo Buchegger.
In April 2021 Markus Antoniol had to leave the band, he was replaced in May 2021 by Andreas Tobias.
In August 2021 Cyrox signed a worldwide deal with Wormholedeath Records for „Beyond Control“, that got a worldwide release in December 2021.
In January 2025 they signed a worldwide contract with Kvlt Und Kaos Productions and released their second album “No Redeemer Left” in April 2025.
The music of Cyroxcan roughly can be described as a mixture between Death and Thrash Metal, whereby they try to fit into no genre specifically. The influences range from Rock to Black Metal.
Line Up:
Vocals - Manuel “Kirchi” Kirchleitner
Guitar & Vocals - Andreas “Foali” Fahrleitner
Guitar – Leo “Stüberl” Buchegger
Bass – Gernot “Gerni” Weber
Drums- Andreas Hans Ingolf “Ahit” Tobias
December 2021 – Beyond Control (Wormholedeath Records)
April 2025 – No Redeemer Left (Kvlt Und Kaos Productions)
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCR1YRRt6josdtfu3iSDvRMw
https://www.facebook.com/CyroxBand
The band will release a music video for the single on June 20!
Like a love letter to old school heavy metal, The Pale Hand’s debut single, “Reign in Hell,” serves up fuzz-drenched riffs, a high energy groove, and lyrics inspired by Lucifer’s fall from heaven. It’s a sinister, psychedelic, and thunderous descent into madness showcasing the group’s unique take on doom—including a breakdown heavy enough to shake Grandma’s grave.
Lyrically,
the song is a lapsed theologian’s wet dream. Christian doctrine asserts that
free will is humankind’s unique gift, something not even angels possess.
Therefore, the logical conclusion follows that in his so-called rebellion,
Lucifer only played the role his creator intended for him, and was doomed to be
cast into hell before he was ever made. “Better to reign in hell than serve in
heaven,” a freshly exiled Satan proclaims in John Milton’s Paradise Lost while
considering this injustice.
Milton famously humanized Satan in his epic work, arguably even placing him as the hero of the story, and The Pale Hand has gladly carried his torch into the 21st century, complete with vicious guitars, powerhouse vocals, and booming bass. In the end, it’s a match made in hell—after all,
heaven’s overrated.
With members hailing from around the globe, The Pale Hand is a cross-cultural heavy metal phenomenon taking New York City’s underground by storm, sharing stages with Castle Rat and Alex Skolnick of Testament. To witness The Pale Hand live is to be baptized in the church of the undead; a vampire pastor gives blood offering before the first song is played and expects to be repaid before the night is over. With a wide range of influences beyond metal, including gospel and middle eastern music, their show is theatrical, interactive, even spiritual, and they use their music to explore the question “what really is evil?” In The Pale Hand’s world, the sinner is the saint, and corruption is the true enemy.
Line-up:
Kelsea Beck (they/them) - Vocals
Pamir Aysan (he/him) - Guitar
Diego Silva (he/him) - Guitar
Finnegan Hu (he/him) - Bass
Brian Del Guercio (he/him) - Drums
https://www.facebook.com/thepalehand
Thirty six years after their debut album, and with two other albums released in 1990 and 2013, UK thrashers Toranaga have returned!
The Classic line up of Toranaga (1988) comprised of the bassist Andy Burton, the drummer Steve Todd, the guitarist Andy Mitchell, and the vocalist Mark Duffy. With their debut album 'Bastard Ballads' released by Peaceville Records, the band made a great impression and strong responses led to extensive gigging across the UK to a growing audience hungry for more of that unique fusion of NWOBHM, lashings of old school Overkill-style Thrash, plenty of Maiden and a dark, doom-like heaviness smacking of Sabbath. Bastard Ballads enjoyed frequent radio play leading to a session on Tommy Vance's Friday Rock Show (BBC Radio 1) and an invitation to open for Manowar on their UK tour.
Snapped up by Chrysalis Records 24 hours after the managing director watched their Manchester show, the band released second album 'God’s Gift' in the spring of 1990 to even greater acclaim. Tours and shows with the likes of Manowar, Sabbat, Venom, Saxon, Metal Church, Uriah Heep, Onslaught, Slammer,Xentrix, Love/Hate and Annihilator ensued as the stature of the band rose.
Caught up in the EMI buy-out of Chrysalis, Toranaga lost their A&R team and their opportunities to release their new EP and tour with Motörhead. Disheartened, the band took a long hiatus.
Andy Mitchell left for Australia in 2006, and in 2010 the trio of Burton, Todd and Duffy began writing new songs together as 'The Bastard Son of Toranaga'. That resulted in the “Cynical Eyes” EP.
Soon they returned to the original name. With a line-up completed by the guitarists Shane Haigh and John Rodgers, the band recorded 'Righteous Retribution' in 2013 to critical acclaim - their heaviest work since Bastard Ballads. However, after several high profile shows, the band went their separate ways.
Now, in 2024, Toranaga has returned with a strong new line-up and steered again by iconic vocalist Mark Duffy. He was joined by the drummer Toby Wallace, the guitarists Liam Mulpetre and Josh Goldie and the bassist Mike Todd, to reign as the Shoguns of UK Metal.
Since their return, they have played in UK with Onslaught, Riot City, Xentrix and Acid Reign, with more shows and festivals to come. In 2025 they played Helicon Metal Festival in Poland, their first visit to the Eastern Europe.
May 2025 sees Toranaga UK releasing “A NEW ORDER” EP, officially opening the new chapter in band’s history. The Shoguns are back for good! Soon they are going to Germany for Headbangers Open Air.
https://www.youtube.com/@ToranagaUKBand
https://linktr.ee/toranagauk
The
unrelenting, blackened death metal project HESSIAN has
signed a licensing deal with Wormholedeath for the release of their highly
anticipated self-titled EP, due out on 20 June 2025. Known for their
raw, primal energy and no-frills approach to blackened death metal, Hessian has
already captured the attention of the underground scene, and this collaboration
is set to amplify their ferocity on the global stage.
Laremy (Founder, Guitarist) shares his excitement:
“We’re truly honored to join the Wormholedeath family—a label and publisher with deep roots and an incredible legacy. From Carlo’s early days in Necromass to his ongoing work with Warner Chappell Holland and global distribution through Sony Orchard, the reach is immense. To be part of a catalog spanning over 400 releases is a privilege we take seriously—and we’re committed to representing it with pride in all our future releases.”
The Hessian EP is a raw homage to the early days of black metal, stripped to its most primal and savage core. Laremy explains, “There’s no bass—just rhythm guitar, vocals, and drums. It channels a hypnotic, bestial energy that immerses listeners in a dark, repetitive guitar style designed to invoke and celebrate the unspeakable.”
https://hessian666.bandcamp.com/
Nordic
dark metal band MONOLICHT unveils its new single "FROZEN
CHILD", marking the band’s darkest and deepest musical expression
to date. The track fuses the bleakest tones of melodic dark metal and black
metal, creating a cold, almost paralyzing atmosphere.
"Frozen Child" is based on true events from a small town in Northern Finland during the 1990s. The narrative unfolds like the polar night – gradually deepening, stark, and emotionally raw. The song culminates in a hypnotic finale where time itself seems to stop.
A visually striking music video has been produced for the track and is available here: https://youtu.be/YoOoBkbFrXk
"Frozen Child" is now available on all major streaming platforms (Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer, Tidal etc.): https://push.fm/fl/monolicht-frozenchild
Follow the band on social media: https://linktr.ee/monolichtband
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
FFO
: Coldworker,
Gadget, Nasum & Rotten Sound.
The second single 'DEATH PAYS IT ALL' is released today and the lyric video is available here: https://youtu.be/DlpcScU6zSg
The band comments:
" ”Death Pays It All", the second single from the new I, Cursed EP to be released later this autumn. "Death Pays It All" continues what the first single from the upcoming EP, "Disfigurement", offered in the form of furious death metal and grindcore. "Death Pays It All" is a dynamic and, to some extent, distorted melodic depiction of how the seductive call of death drives the mind down into the depths and darkness. "Death Pays It All" is complemented by a darkly soothing lyric video produced by Soft Neon Audiovisual."
Listen to the 'Death Pays It All' single on streaming services: https://push.fm/fl/i-cursed-death
Watch music video of first single 'Disfigurement': https://youtu.be/NlR4xJvdzlg
Biography:
Combining angry and furious death metal and grindcore, I, Cursed, from the Pori / Ulvila area, is a brutal dredging of Ville-Veikko Laaksonen and Eero Haula, known from Atlases, Marto and Oceanwake, among others, which is fed to the Finnish metal scene in an atonal coldness. I, Cursed's music is a mix of something old and familiar, the HM-2 sound of Swedish grind, and somewhat more modern and crushing production. The line-up of the band in July 2024 is completed by guitarist Nico Brander from Marto and drummer Arttu Leppänen from Atlases and Marto.
Listen to previous EP Death Holograms: https://push.fm/fl/icursed-death
Line-up:
Eero Haula - Vocals (Oceanwake)
Ville-Veikko Laaksonen - Bass & guitar (Atlases, Marto)
Nico Brander - Guitar (Blood Service, Marto)
Arttu Leppänen - Drums (Atlases, Marto)
Discography:
I, Cursed / Blood Service S/T Split EP 2023 (Meara Music)
Bloodsoaked / Storm Parade Double Single 2023 (Meara Music)
Blades Single 2024 (Inverse Records / Meara Music)
Sorrower Single 2024 (Inverse Records / Meara Music)
Death Holograms Single & EP 2024 (Inverse Records / Meara Music)
Disfigurement Single 2025 (Inverse Records / Meara Music)
Death Pays It All Single 2025 (Inverse Records / Meara Music)
https://www.facebook.com/I.Cursed.Grind
ECASTOR - "THIS WAR"
CD Limited to 300 copies
Release date June, 27th 2025
Tracklist:
01 - Enter The Spaceship [01:39]
02 - Space Marines [02:52]
03 - Silence [03:49]
04 - Docmicide [03:14]
05 - Land Of Fire [04:07]
06 - Slepnir [04:28]
07 - DDT [02:08]
08 - This War [03:56]
09 - Outro [00:31]
Mix and master by A/Crypt from Unholy Dungeon Studios.
Cover art dwawed by Benedetto Palmaro.
Cover made by A/Crypt from Unholy Dungeon Studios.
The songs were composed by all members.
Layout made by Alemão and Danihell Slaughter.
Lyric video and promotion by Danihell Slaughter.
MURDER RECORDS ( www.murder-records.eu ) is pleased to announce the release of the debut album by Italian band Ecastor, titled "This War", on June 27, 2025 and that will be distributed in the the European Devision by Hellstore Europe and in the North American Devision by Southern Soundclash Records and Guts And Blood Records.
Ecastor is a new band that presents a promising sound where we can find a nefarious savagery of Thrash Death Metal riffs tormented by decadence that reveals a disturbed society, transporting us to human self-destruction where the reality of political hypocrisy with the lies of religion are the infernal fuel for an inhuman devastation on this planet ready to explode.
The debut album that Ecastor is preparing to release with the horrendous support of Murder Records is decomposed into seven purulent hymns, complemented with an Intro and a Outro, which will decimating us with their impure sonority soaked in the lacerating atrocities of inhuman ideologies and where tears of rotten blood will be shed.
The sound presented by Ecastor is played with fast rhythms and dark atmospheres where the main in?uences become from bands like Mortuary Drape, Sodom, Necrodeath ready to devastate your soul and ripping your body apart.
INHUMAN ATROCITIES OF THRASH DEATH METAL...
Line-Up
Dante: Vocals,Guitar
Leonardo: Guitar
Yuri: Bass
Askios(Enea): Drums
https://linktr.ee/Ecastor.band
Italian Brutal Death Metal squad, PUTRIDITY, in partnership with Toilet ov Hell, is pleased to present the premiere of "IN DISGUST THEY SHINE," the second single from forthcoming album, MORBID ATARAXIA! Stream it below!
"In Disgust They Shine" will be out June 6 on all digital platforms.
Morbid Ataraxia, the band's fourth full-length album, releases June 27 on CD, vinyl, and digital formats via Willowtip Records!
In summing up the album's theme, the band notes that Morbid Ataraxia addresses "the oxymoronic nature of humanity." As one might expect, given the trail of corpses left from previous assaults, said theme is undergirded by PUTRIDITY's take-no-prisoners approach to brutal death metal.
No nonsense. No compromise.
Track
Listing:
1. Prenatal Obituary
2. Mors Mater Nostra
3. In Disgust They Shine
4. Adipocere Retribution
5. Molten Mirrors Of The Subjugated
6. Morbid Ataraxia
7. Overflowing Mortal Smell
8. Immersed In The Spell Of Death
Pre-order:
https://bit.ly/morbidataraxia-willowtip
https://bit.ly/morbidataraxia-bandcamp
Album Credits:
Morbid Ataraxia was recorded in 2024.
Guitars and bass reamped by Andy Testori at Street Rec Studio.
Mixed by Luca Minieri at Dissonant Studio.
Mastered at Hertz Studio.
Additional vocals on Rotted Divinity(Enmity cover) by Mikko Friberg from Torsofuck.
Cover artwork by Paolo Girardi. Inlay artwork by Caleb Diederich.
Layout by Paola Carraro.
All music by Putridity.
Line-up:
Andrea Piro - Vocals
Andrea PutridCiccio - Guitar/backing vocals
Manuel Lucchini - Guitar
Giancarlo Mendo - Bass
Cedric Malebolgia - Drums
https://www.willowtip.com/home.aspx
https://www.facebook.com/PUTRIDITY.OFFICIAL
BRINICLE`S – “PERCEPTIONS OF REALITY” is an auditory exploration of consciousness, blending Groove and Technical Death Metal with world music and each member’s distinctive artistic vision. Built through a fully collaborative process, the album delivers a raw yet melodic balance, seamlessly shifting between pummeling intensity and expressive harmonies. Thematically, Perceptions of Reality is an invitation to reflect on the fleeting nature of existence, a concept woven through philosophical musings, personal experiences, and intricate storytelling. Each track serves as a mirror, challenging the listener to question, explore, and embrace their reality. With this release, Brinicle not only marks a new chapter in their artistic evolution but also cements their place as an innovative force in modern metal, pushing genre boundaries while staying true to their underground roots.
The digital album's release date is 20 June 2025.
Track
list
1. Pandemic
2. Deep Trip
3. Almost Gods
4. Brinicle
5. Concept Of Destruction
6. Human Predation
7. Burning Slowly
8. Blink
Hailing from Bogotá, Colombia, Brinicle merges the raw power of Groove and Death Metal with world music
influences, creating a dynamic and thought-provoking sonic experience. Their lyrics, deeply inspired by literature and philosophy, elevate their music beyond mere aggression—offering listeners a journey through introspection and existential reflection.
Brinicle’s rhythmic foundation is built on groove-driven intensity and crushing death metal ferocity, while their melodies and harmonies—woven through guitars, vocals, and intricate instrumentation—flow seamlessly, shaped by the diverse musical backgrounds of each member. This fusion results in a sound that is more than just the sum of its parts—a visceral and cerebral experience that challenges the listener to think, feel, and awaken.
www.youtube.com/@BrinicleMetalBand
www.facebook.com/BrinicleMetal
Swedish horrorpunks LEFT HAND BLACK have unveiled the first single off their upcoming new album "LEFT HAND BLACK 3: DEATH CAN'T KEEP US APART" WHICH will be released via The Circle Music on 22 September in Transparent Blue Vinyl, Digi CD, and Digital formats.
Watch the video to the track “Murder on My Mind Again” here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yyspIybHdQs
Listen to the single via digital platforms: https://thecirclemusic.lnk.to/MurderOnMyMindAgain
The album is now available for pre-order via The Circle Music: https://thecirclemusic.gr/product-category/the-circle-releases/?filter_artist-name=left-hand-black
Digital pre-save: https://thecirclemusic.lnk.to/DeathCantKeepUsApart
"Left Hand Black 3: Death Can't Keep Us Apart" was recorded at Welfare Sounds studios in March 2024 by Per Stålberg and Kalle Lilja, who also produced the album alongside the band. The mixing was done by Per Stålberg, Kalle Lilja, and Mario Dahmen, and mastered by Mario Dahmen at Liquid Aether Audio. The album boasts guest appearances from Nim Vind, who lends his vocals and lead guitar prowess to the title track, "Death Can't Keep Us Apart" and Per Stålberg, who contributes guest vocals on "Why Do I Kill Everything I Love". Adding an eerie touch is Mario Dahmen on the organ for "Doomed Romance On A Summer Night".
The striking visual elements of the album are brought to life with layout design by Bernd Gunwald, the cover art by Frank Walls, and atmospheric band photos captured by Ola Åkerborn with assistance from Kyra Fiedler Wretmarks Foto.
The band said:
“We’re very proud of this album. We think we’ve succeeded in creating something new with the songs while still maintaining the same red thread as in our previous records. All the guys in the band make outstanding contributions, each leaving their unique mark on the songs. Hans sings better than ever. Anton's rhythmic drumming makes even the dead want to dance, Johan holds the foundation like the pillars of the Brooklyn Bridge, and Jonathan flutters on his guitar like a never-before-seen bird species from the depths of the Amazon.”
Tracklist:
1. Murder on my mind again
2. I walk the city
3. Death can´t keep us apart
4. Damned love
5. Wolf's eye
6. Breeding ground for the lost souls
7. Doomed romance on a summer night
8. In the center of my heart
9. All these monsters
10. Six feet under ground
11. Each dawn I die
12. Divided by the pain
13. Why do I kill everything I love
14. Octopussy From Outer Space (Bonus Track)
Formed in the spring of 2019 on an island just outside Gothenburg, Left Hand Black brings together the formidable talents of Hans Hagström and Jonathan Jansson (formerly of The Dead Next Door) with Johan Hansson and Anton Zachrisson (from Overdrive Solution). Their sound is a potent brew of old-school melodic horror punk and rock, drawing inspiration from iconic bands such as Misfits, Ramones and Bad Religion.
Left Hand Black have carved a reputation with their previous releases: their self-titled debut in 2020 via Wolverine Records and their 2022 follow-up, "Lower Than Satan" through Sunny Bastard Records/Sick Taste Records. Now, with "Left Hand Black 3: Death Can't Keep Us Apart" they aim to solidify their position as purveyors of infectious horror-infused punk anthems. As the band have declared: "We prove that we can write hits and are an insanely good live band that takes no prisoners and celebrates a hellish party with you in the graveyard."
https://linktr.ee/thecirclemusic
https://linktr.ee/Lefthandblack
https://www.facebook.com/Lefthandblackhorrorpunk/
Italian Heavy Metal stalwarts METAL DETEKTOR finally reveal all about their next full "VIOLENCE AND PRIDE": the album, already anticipated by the single "Shadowrunner" ( https://www.notnoise.co/link/metal-detektor-shadowrunner), is scheduled to be released on June 20 in a limited CD edition on Rude Awakening Records.
FFO: Jag Panzer, Judas Priest, Accept...
“Violence and Pride” comes five years after the last full-length "The Battle of Daytona" and four years after the EP "Maximum Overdrive," continuing to explore the roots of pure Heavy Metal, while at the same time evolving the band's sound with more reflective writing and a narrative that becomes more intimate and personal. The whole album has been produced at renowned KK Recording Studio (Italy).
In the meantime, the new single 'Grendel Returns' has been released, revealing the more combative soul of the band and the album cover, created by the artist Mirko Cozza.
Tracklist:
1.Sister Gone Mad
2. Grendel Returns
3. Shadowrunner
4. Violence and Pride
5. Kok Ború
6. Strongest Heart
7. Wild Frontier
8. Living for the Thrill
Pre-orders for “Violence and Pride” already active at rudeawakening.records@yahoo.com and the album will also be available on all major streaming platforms. A record set to bring back the glory of Heavy Metal!
https://linktr.ee/rudeawakeningrecords
https://www.facebook.com/DETECTINGMETAL
WRITTEN IN BLOOD – “ BLACK WIDOW WALPURGA”
Dutch death metal band WRITTEN IN BLOOD have unleashed their crushing new single “Black Widow Walpurga”, now available on all major streaming platforms.
Fans of Hypocrisy, Bolt Thrower, Unleashed, and God Dethroned will feel right at home with WRITTEN IN BLOOD’s intense and narrative-driven death metal.
The song is the first chapter of a brutal two-part concept based on the terrifying true story of Walpurga Hausmännin, a 16th-century midwife accused of witchcraft, demonic pacts, and the murder of over 40 children.
“With ‘Black Widow Walpurga,’ we wanted to bring this forgotten nightmare to
life through sound,” comments Beef, vocalist and bass player of WRITTEN
IN BLOOD. “The story is horrifying. It fits perfectly with the dark atmosphere
and heaviness we strive for in our music.”
Driven by punishing riffs, guttural vocals, and tight, thunderous production, “Black Widow Walpurga” is a relentless blend of old-school death metal and chilling storytelling. The track was mixed and mastered by Henri Sattler (God Dethroned), giving the band’s sound a sharp and crushing edge.
“We put a lot of effort into the production to make sure every hit lands with full impact,” says Beef. “This is one of our most intense tracks to date.”
The song closes with a slow, haunting section, deliberately setting the stage for part two of the story. The second part will be featured on the band’s upcoming full-length album.
“This is just chapter one,” the band adds. “The second part will take Walpurga’s tale to its bitter, gruesome end.”
Formed in 2019 by former members of God Dethroned and Mandator, WRITTEN IN BLOOD was later joined by ex-members of Morte Aeterna and Procreation. The band draws from the spirit of classic 90s death metal, blending it with themes from myth, folklore, and ancient history to create an atmospheric yet crushing sound.
Their debut album “Written in Blood” (2022) received strong praise from the European metal press. Rock Hard (DE) described it as “rough, dark, abysmal,” while Rock Tribune (BE) called it “excellent song material that sounds overwhelming and heavy.”
WRITTEN IN BLOOD are:
Bert "Beef" Hoving – Bass & Vocals
Marcel Heutink – Rhythm Guitar
Jeffrey Zwart – Lead Guitar
Jos Eggens – Drums
https://writteninblood.nl/
https://www.facebook.com/bloodwritten/
Label: Comatose Music
Release date: August 8th 2025
Genre: Technical Brutal Death Metal
For fans of: Cannibal Corpse | Deeds Of Flesh |In Asymmetry | Incinerate
In his ravenous pursuit of the essence of wickedness he has incinerated even the cold ashes of his empathy and become a scientist, an artist, in his dedication to the instigation of absolute despair in others. With his soulless yet remarkably creative invention he has invoked revelatory levels of agony and raging flames of torment beyond imagining. He has meticulously aroused states of being in his subjects wherein the memory of mere pain becomes a dream, an unattainable nirvana. And with each bloody step along his path he calls out to the powers he reveres – notice me, elevate me, transform me – but as yet, they remain silent.
Darren Cesca, drummer with Goratory, Eschaton and previously Deeds Of Flesh, has returned with the second album from his unconscionably brutal solo project, Cytolysis. Surge Of Cruelty is constructed from eleven sonic acts of torture, where twisted technicality and methodical precision collide with frenzied explosions of fury and unnerving alien atmospheres. From the psychotic dissection of opening gambit, ‘Your Slow Demise’, the listener is led ever deeper into an inescapable labyrinth of terror. An arcane aura bleeds through the cracks between the devilish riffs of the title track, ‘Surge Of Cruelty’, while ‘A Blood Soaked Offering’, featuring a shockingly inhuman guest vocal performance from Brian Forgue (Syphilic etc), is relentless, merciless in its stabbing assault. Forgue is not the only guest vocalist, with throat ripping contributions also being made by Adam Mason of Goratory, Mac Smith of Apogean and Eschaton and Flo Butcher of Tortured and Vile infamy. Perhaps the most intense and scarring track though is delivered by Cesca alone; saved til last ‘Hung From The Rafters’ ensures that an indelible mark is left on the consciousness, a wound that will never heal, suppurating in the mind through every passing day.
Surge Of Cruelty was also mixed and mastered by Darren Cesca – a role he has fulfilled for the likes of In Asymmetry, Pillory and Goratory – and the overwhelming force, intricate riffs and deep, destructive bass tones have been captured perfectly. Adorned in the hypnotically horrifying artwork of Vladimir Cebakov (Six Feet Under, 1914, DeadHead etc), that taps directly into the vein of vicious indifference that pulses beneath the cold skin of Surge Of Cruelty, this second barbaric testament from Cytolysis will be unleashed by Comatose Music on August 8th. Prepare to be flattened by this shuddering juggernaut of torment!
Line-up:
Darren Cesca – all music and vocals
guest vocals on:-
Devout Sacrifice by Mac Smith
A Blood-Soaked Offering by Brian Forgue
Tortured Flesh by Adam Mason
Mark of the Demons by Flo Butcher
https://www.comatosemusic.com/
https://www.facebook.com/darren.cesca
Label: Pitch Black Records
Release date: June 20th 2025
Genre: Epic Heavy Metal
For fans of: Iron Maiden | Manowar | Doomsword | Omen
Line-up:
Kostas Tokas - Vocals
Stathis Pavlantis - Guitars
John Litinakis - Bass
Giorgos Pavlantis - Drums
*additional orchestration by Kostas Rekleitis
Track-list:
01 - Only The Swords Survive
02 - The Battles I Have Won
03 - Lord Of The Wind
04 - Sirens’ Song
05 - Once Again (Crime In The Valley Of Death)
06 - Celestial War
07 - March Of The Argonauts
08 - Lady In The Water
09 - City Walls Of Malta – The Great Siege
It has been eight years since Reflection released their last album, Bleed Babylon Bleed, but now the Greek champions of epic heavy metal have returned! The silence is shattered by the sound of thunder as The Battles I Have Won comes galloping out of the darkness. True legends of the Greek heavy metal scene, Reflection have been active for more than three decades and unveiled their debut album, The Fire Still Burns back in 1999. The band still feature founding member, guitarist Stathis Pavlantis and his brother George Pavlantis who hammered the drums of doom on The Fire Still Burns and has been the rhythm master for Reflection ever since. With their comrades in blood and battle, long standing bassist John Litinakis and magnificent new vocalist Kostas Tokas (who made a guest appearance on the track ‘Stormbringer’ from Bleed Babylon Bleed), the Pavlantis brothers have delivered what will surely come to be regarded as Reflection’s finest album to date.
A first track from The Battles I Have Won was revealed at the beginning of March and ‘Lord Of The Wind’ was met with a rapturous response from fans who watched the unveiling of its accompanying lyric video. Full of drama and emotion, with breathtaking guitar work and an irresistible chorus, ‘Lord Of The Wind’ is the epitome of heroic heavy metal – and yet it is just a glimpse of all that The Battles I Have Won has to offer. From the searing energy of exhilarating opener, ‘Only The Swords Survive’ through to the Homeric majesty and narrative mastery of the concluding ‘City Walls Of Malta – The Great Siege’, The Battles I Have Won scales so many towering peaks. The pride and passion of the album’s stunning title track, the dark, beguiling melodies of ‘Sirens’ Song’, the inspiring, heart-lifting adventure of ‘March Of The Argonauts’…every song is a highlight in its own right and The Battles I Have Won is a paradise for those whose hearts still burn with the flame of heavy metal.
Every aspect of The Battles I Have Won has been carefully curated to form part of the band’s overall vision for this, their magnum opus. The orchestration work by Kostas Rekleitis has brought additional depth and atmosphere to each tale as it unfolds, the spectacular cover artwork created by Alexandros Vasilopoulos (Battleroar etc) draws the listener into Reflection’s world of myth, legend and history, while the sound captured by the band’s own Stathis Pavlantis at Dark Water Audio (Marauder, Achelous, Power Crue, Darklon etc) is warm and richly textured, vibrant, vital and alive! Selected members of the Greek media were treated to a pre-release listen to the album on April 13th and soon the world will know why they were so excited by what they heard!
On June 20th Reflection will return to the field of conflict with The Battles I Have Won. Pitch Black Records will release the album on CD and digital formats, while Vinylstore.gr will present a vinyl edition – with special vinyl mastering, under exclusive license from Pitch Black Records.
https://www.pitchblackrecords.com/
https://www.facebook.com/reflectiongr/
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.
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
Tracklist
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
https://linktr.ee/brutalrecords.official
https://www.youtube.com/@sodomic_baptism
https://www.facebook.com/SodomicBaptism/
NEWS 31.5.2025
"Suppressed Horror“ – roh, unheilig und ungezähmt! Das
Biest erwacht! Mit "SUPPRESSED HORROR“ veröffentlicht DARK
INDICATION am 27. Juni 2025 ihr Debütalbum – kompromisslos, düster und
unheilig. Acht Tracks, die tief in die Abgründe des Menschseins blicken und ein
klangliches Inferno entfesseln, das irgendwo zwischen Verzweiflung und Wut
oszilliert. Dieses Album ist mehr als Musik – es ist ein Horror-Theaterstück
für die Ohren.
Nach intensiven Monaten der Isolation und harter Studioarbeit manifestiert sich das Ergebnis in einem Sound, der klassischen Death Metal konsequent weiterdenkt: old-school Brutalität trifft auf moderne Einflüsse, durchsetzt mit einer diabolischen Prise Groove. Das Ergebnis: unverkennbar DARK INDICATION!
Produziert wurde das Album gemeinsam mit den Flatliners in Ingolstadt, das finale Sound-Finishing übernahm Tobias Schill Media. Für das Artwork zeichnet Jason De Nisi vom Handwerk Tattoo Studio Ingolstadt verantwortlich – düster, verstörend und perfekt zum Klangbild passend.
"Das Album spiegelt wider, was in vielen von uns brodelt – das Unausgesprochene, das Unverarbeitete. Wir haben das in Sound gegossen.“ – Michael Slavitski (Rhythmusgitarre)
Der Titeltrack "Suppressed Horror“ entstand in einer Zeit innerer Zerrissenheit, persönlicher Kämpfe und gesellschaftlicher Abgründe. Isolation, psychische Belastung und der Drang, all das kreativ zu verarbeiten, prägen das gesamte Werk. Die Texte sind gespickt mit Symbolik, beeinflusst von H. P. Lovecraft und durchdrungen von nihilistischer Lyrik.
"Es ist Musik gegen die Ohnmacht.“ – Jonas Liebl (Vocals)
Die Release-Show findet am 26. Juli 2025 im Basement (Großmehring bei Ingolstadt) statt – gemeinsam mit GUTFUCK, DEATH IN FICTION und FEACES CHRIST. Ein Abend voller Energie, Härte und Atmosphäre, an dem die ungezügelte Wucht von "Suppressed Horror“ der Menschheit unauslöschlich ins Gedächtnis gebrannt wird!
https://www.facebook.com/DarkIndication
Hungarian Death Metal juggernaut SIN OF GOD has unleashed their ferocious new album “BLOOD BOUND”, now available on CD and digital via Pest Records and Metal Ör Die Records.
Grab your copy here: https://pestrecords.bandcamp.com/album/sin-of-god-blood-bound
A sonic onslaught of apocalyptic proportions, "Blood Bound" is a seven-track conceptual descent into the most harrowing corners of the human psyche. With unrelenting riffs, guttural precision, and lyrics steeped in vengeance, spiritual collapse, and existential dread, this album reaffirms Sin Of God's place among the fiercest forces in Eastern European Death Metal.
Tracks like "The Unbelief", "Cerebral Malfunction", and "Black Waves" confront listeners with both musical devastation and philosophical weight, while the title track "Blood Bound" stands as a manifesto of rage and resistance.
Mastermind Tamás Schupkégel delivers an intense lyrical journey through personal, spiritual, and societal ruin, elevating the album beyond brutality into an experience of transformation and catharsis.
Album Details
Release Date: May 19, 2025
Format: CD / Digital
Labels: Pest Records / Metal Ör Die Rex
Music: Sin Of God
Lyrics: Tamás Schupkégel
Recording Studio: Denevér Hangstúdió, Hungary
Tracklist:
1. Blood Bound
2. Black Waves
3. No Return
4. The Unbelief
5. Diabolical Agitation
6. Obolus
7. Cerebral Malfunction
Prepare for a descent into darkness, Sin Of God have returned, and they are Blood Bound.
https://metalordierex.bandcamp.com/
https://pestrecords.bandcamp.com
https://sinofgod.bandcamp.com/
French Chaotic Hardcore Powerhouse BTK Unleashes New Video “FÉTIDE” from 'SAUVAGERIE' album .
FFO : All Pigs Must Die, Converge, Napalm Death, Sect, Trap Them...
Out
now on CD, LP, K7 & Digital via Breathe Plastic, Dahlia Noir Records & The Hills Are Dead..
With nine tracks of relentless aggression and bleak, visceral narratives, Sauvagerie cements BTK’s place as a dominant force in the underground hardcore scene.
The album is available now on CD, with LP, tape, and digital releases coming this fall via Breathe Plastic Records, Dahlia Noir Records, and The Hills Are Dead Records. It is also available for full and heavy streaming on 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
The Gothic Doom Metal band HYLDR from Belgium just released a premiere video on Youtube for Tattered Lanterns. A unique acoustic performance in a very special place, the Natural History Museum of Tournai. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8bTVaTQeDh0
Formed in 2021 whose music focuses on an ethereal approach to morbid themes.
The name HYLDR is a reference to a valkyrie that one character wishes she could
become in a book written by singer Lady IX. That book is used as a template for song concepts and is about a Japanese woman who ends up in the middle of a viking turmoil. In that story there are elements of the supernatural combined with doses of Greek tragedy.
Visually, the band intrigues. Dressed in a black kimono, masked, Lady IX comments :
“The mask has been a transitional process. The half mask is practical for singing, while also being a gateway to the story of Kyoko and the Norsemen; reality and fantasy all in one.”
The first album ‘ORDER OF THE MIST’ was released on Malpemesita Records.
Hyldr unveils a unique acoustic performance, filmed inside the Natural History Museum of Tournai.
LadyIX welcomes the band, sings with them… then poisons them.Their final form?
Preserved and displayed—forever part of the collection.This session features ‘Tattered Lanterns’, the acoustic reimagining of our song ‘Like Dying Ferns’.
A dark and intimate version of the Hyldr's music, recorded in a place where time stands still. With the kind support ofChristophe & Lucy – Natural History Museum and Vivarium of Tournai.
Additional footage by CaroPictures of band members by Metallic TV and Tastoux.
The Hyldr’s debut album Order of the Mist is still available on all streaming platforms and available Malpermesita’s shop: https://malpermesita.shop/product/hyldr-order-of-the-mist
Watch the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oviDQkkvOtA
The band explained that "The Grim Reaper's Tears" delves into the intricate emotions and internal conflict of Death personified as the Grim Reaper. The lyrics explore a character often feared and misunderstood, portraying him as empathetic despite being the harbinger of death. The song depicts him feeling the sorrow and anguish of those whose lives he claims, silently observing the devastation of war with deep sadness as he guides fallen souls to the afterlife.
The new album from When Nothing Remains is set to explore the complexities of contemporary life through a series of interconnected stories, with each song offering a unique narrative.
When Nothing Remains is a Swedish doom/death metal band with members from bands
such as Nox Aurea, The Cold Existence, Rimfrost, Draconian, Doom: VS.
The When Nothing Remains idea was born in late 2010 when Peter Laustsen and Jan Sallander wanted to create something very dark and emotional. In 2011, Jonas Toxen jumped in for the drums and Johan Ericson "Draconian, Doom VS, Shadowgarden" for the clean vocals, mixing and mastering.
Their first album “As All Torn Asunder” was released in 2012 on the Russian label Solitude Productions, followed by “Thy Dark Serenity” (2013) and In “Memoriam” (2016).
In 2024 the band signed with The Circle Music for the release of their new album "Echoes of Eternal Night". This album has a darker approach than previous albums, but can still be recognised as a When Nothing Remains album.
When Nothing Remains line-up
Peter Laustsen: Guitar, Lead guitar, Bass, Recording, Mixing and Mastering
Jan Sallander: All Vocals, Rhythm guitar, Orchestral and Lyrics
https://linktr.ee/thecirclemusic
https://www.facebook.com/whennothingremainsofficial/
Technical death metal band Eschaton's highly awaited new album is out now and streaming on all platforms. It's one of those rare cases where the glorified lineup does justice to the quality of music - it's actually damn good. The album is has been extremely well received in the press as well as by the fans all over, with many deeming it one of the albums of the year. The full album stream can be found at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=en2iAZVkYz4
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
Release date - May 30th, 2025
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https://www.facebook.com/eschatonmetal
Thank you very much! Kunal Choksi Label owner Transcending Obscurity Mumbai, India
Label: Rottweiler Records
Release date: August 29th 2025
Genre: Metalcore
For fans of: Killswitch Engage | Times Of Grace | Bleeding Through | Refiner
We surround ourselves with vast empty vessels; stone edifices without meaning, structures of steel and glass that strive to pierce the azure blue perfection of the firmament. Challenging, defying, honouring nothing but our own self perceived greatness and worth, our destructive dominion over the Earth. Like enraged children driven by raw emotion we scream out our demands and expectations, building our towers, our weapons, our resource sapping follies…our monuments to nothing.
Featuring the combined talents of American musician Corey Stiles and Dutch vocalist and musician Arnaud Zijp, Exoneration is a metalcore project that spans oceans and continents. They were signed by Rottweiler Records at the beginning of December 2024, contributing a track to the label’s customary selection of festive singles and are now ready to unveil their colossal debut full length album, Monuments to Nothing. Opening with the squirming, snarling riffs and supremely aggressive vocal attack of ‘The Abyss We Crown’, a song that grows as it progresses, adding layers and dimensions, threads of melody, Exoneration set their stall out straight away; Monuments To Nothing is going to offer a multitude of different elements and emotions, but when it’s heavy it’s going to hurt! Following the choral vocals of ‘Psalm 115’ first single ‘Basilisk’, featuring a guest appearance from fellow metalcore performer Candlebearer, seems to hit twice as hard. It’s immediate, effective, intense and furious with some slower sections that absolutely crush. Another of the album’s finest tracks though is ‘Soul Of A Great Warrior’ – which utilises a very different sonic palette. A fascinating instrumental, ‘Soul Of A Great Warrior’ brings together huge bass tones, exhilarating solos, sublime sections of tranquil melody and passages of absolutely pulverizing power. These contrasts of sound, this willingness to spread their wings and soar over different landscapes is what gives Exoneration their particular identity and individual sound. From the muscular force of ‘Thorn’ with its incredibly visceral screams to the rich, melody infused riffs of ‘Martyr’, with its huge chorus, there are many faces to this monument to nothing.
Rottweiler Records will release Monuments To Nothing on August 29th, housed in the portentous artwork of Barnaby Oakley (Reaper, Underking etc) and the international alliance of Exoneration is sure to make waves throughout the global metalcore scene. Exoneration’s stated goal is to deliver “a sound that’s as diverse as it is uncompromising” and they have achieved that in no uncertain terms. Be ready to open your mind to a metalcore listening experience that’s prepared to step outside the lines and offer something different.
Line-up:
Corey Stiles – Guitar, programming, vocals
Arnaud Zijp – Vocals, programming
guest vocals on ‘Basilisk’ by Candlebearer
guest vocals on ‘Where Else Should We Go’ by Hillyn
https://www.rottweilerrecords.com/
http://www.exoneration.band/
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61563351883433
Genre : Melodic Doom Metal
FFO: Paradise Lost, My Dying Bride, Wolfheart, Gaerea.
Label : Masked Dead Records / Sulphur Music | May 30th 2025
Melodic doomsters LA CERVA unveil their first self-titled effort. The EP consists in three tunes.
The line-up features Daniele Porfido - of Dismal fame - and shows the qualities of a songwriting dark and pensive, but always focused on melody. Through the somber atmospheres the listener can also recognize some touches of contemporary black metal and classic melodeath. La Cerva is already currently working on a full album to be released during 2026 and setting up their live campaign for selected events.
Sale points:
A solid backbone of 90's Melodic/Gothic Doom in the vein of "The Peaceville Three";
Melodic finishing touches coming from finnish melodic death metal and modern black metal;
With Daniele Porfido from Dismal (Aural Music);
Tracklist:
1. Cosmic Down
2. New Eclipse
3. Stardust
Artwork and Logo by Aram Kalaydijan
La Cerva is:
Dani P. - guitars
Steve Pan - vocals
Stefano D.L. – bass
https://www.facebook.com/maskedeadrecords/
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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...
VULTÜR - "NECROPHAGY"
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)
wearevultur@gmail.com
https://www.instagram.com/wearevultur
Official distribution in Europe Devision by Hellstore Europe
MCD = €9.00
CASSETTE = €8.00
T-SHIRT = €15.00
CASSETTE + T-SHIRT = €22.00
MCD + T-SHIRT = €23.00
MCD + CASSETTE = €15.00
MCD + CASSETTE + T-SHIRT = €30.00
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The song is about the devastating train crash in Greece on February 2023, showing the chaos, loss, and heartbreak that followed. It’s a harsh reminder of how greed, apathy, and incompetence can lead to tragedies. The lyrics capture the feeling of trying to hold on to hope while everything around you falls apart. It paints a vivid picture of the human cost of neglect and those in power who don’t care, asking for help when everything feels like it’s too late.
Born in 2023, Dreadmask arose from a collective passion for crafting heavy music with a purpose. Based in Eindhoven and composed of members from Greece, Hungary, and the Netherlands, the band channels personal and societal struggles into their music. Their name, Dreadmask, symbolizes the battle against fear and the facades we construct to navigate a tumultuous world.
Dreadmask’s EP, Thy Prime Dread, explores existential dread and human resilience, delivering a blend of crushing riffs, haunting melodies, and poignant lyricism. With influences ranging from Swedish death metal and blackened melancholy to progressive elements, Dreadmask is carving a unique space in the metal scene.
Meet Dreadmask:
Zoltan Herczog (Rhythm Guitar, Backing vocals)
John Kourentas (Lead Guitar, Keys)
Antonios Mougiakakos (Lead Vocals, Bass Guitar)
Elger Van Delft (Drums)
Stream Thy Prime Dread EP: https://orcd.co/thyprimedread
www.youtube.com/@Dreadmask
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DEFYING
DANGER
news : Metal-Mania at the Headquarters! Hello folks, DEHUMAN REIGN'S new
album ‘DAWN OF A MALEFIC DOMINION’, which will be
released on July 25, 2025 is now available for Pre-order in our shop!
We have the RED VINYL version (limited to 100 copies, incl. patch!) and the TAPE version (limited to 200 copies) for you!
https://defyingdanger.de/
DAMAGE DEVICE are
back with a new single, and this latest track is titled "BIQUEIRA
D'AÇO".
This pure and hard single by Damage Device, served with a blast of Thrash Metal with Punk claw, brings back lyrics in Portuguese.
The lyrics are the fictional account of the father of a child victim of pedophilia who, knowing that the law will release the predator in a few years to attack again, this father kidnaps the predator and gives him a strong lesson in pain for an indefinite period of time.
This "Biqueira d'Aço" is the second track in a trilogy of singles, which began with 'Hammer Justice' in 2024, and the lyrics are inspired by the Argentine film "The Secret in Their Eyes".
The third and final track in this trilogy around the same theme will be released soon.
This brawl will feature the participation and debut of Damage Device in an official song by drummer Luís Moreira, who is also the drummer for the bands Warout and Nihility.
The recording, editing, mixing and mastering were carried out by producer Tiago Alves at his Waveyard Studio, located on Terceira Island, Azores.
www.youtube.com/@damagedevice
Guitarist Jaakko Hautamäki comments:
"Niko kindly suggested to Joni that we should have a "pumping song" so it wouldn't get cold on stage. I looked at my phone to see what the hell this was about. Joni had written the song and Niko immediately wrote the lyrics. Pepe was allowed to record the drums exactly as he wanted, as long as they matched Joni's demo tracks made by mouse. I tried to participate in the project by adding massive synth sections to the song. In the end there was only one left, but I had to do something. Töle had been complaining for years that the songs could be a bit more challenging. Joni relented and immediately added two bass solos to the song. Niko also surprised everyone with his kindness by giving Töle a record amount of backing vocals, some of which were even solo parts. So there you have it, and the main thing is that the bassist now has something fun to do at gigs."
Listen to Decimation single on streaming services: https://push.fm/fl/progeny-of-sun-decimation
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.
Watch music video of the first single Penance: https://youtu.be/RYQIPCZ1Q-8
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
Line-up:
Niko Aromaa - Vocals
Jaakko Hautamäki - Guitar
Joni Kiviniemi - Guitar
Tuomo Tolkki - Bass
Juha Peura – Drums
https://progenyofsun.bandcamp.com
https://www.facebook.com/Progenyofsun
For fans of : Abigor, Belphegor, Dark Funeral, Dead Congregation, Deicide, Emperor, Hate, Infestdead, Krisiun, Marduk, Morbid Angel, Necrophobic, Vital Remains and Watain.
Horror Pain Gore Death Productions welcomes KING to the roster with the new album K! Originally formed in 2005, created in Medellín, Colombia, KING performs unrelenting and crushing Death/Black Metal. After four years on anticipation, K continues the band's legacy of total devastation and sonic aggression, but also showcases a musical maturity that reflects both their evolution and the spiritual depth of its members. KING unleashes 11 tracks on K, perfectly blending darkness and power, with a musical approach that explores new sonic dimensions without losing the brutality they are known for... inviting the listener on a deep journey through the chaos and reflection that define its creators.
Tracklisting:
1. The Gathering
2. I-I
3. K-II
4. The Black Mass Or The Lahar
5. Death's Cold Wind
6. Dying Heart
7. Nine Angels Blazes
8. Only Ashes Remain (Dead Congregation cover)
9. Una Tormenta
10. K-I
11. I-II
www.youtube.com/user/horrorpaingoredeath/videos
www.facebook.com/horrorpaingoredeath
Tracklist
1 · 1984 (Crumbs for the Poors)
2 · Sociofobia
3 - Julgamento
4 · Entropia
5 · Vengeance
6 · Nada
7 · Simpatia
8 · Veneno
9 · O Cego e o Orgulho
10 · Distopia
11 · Black Bodies Bleeds
12 · O Ovo da Serpente
13 · Porcos da Mentira
NADA: Uncompromising, Unrelenting, Unfiltered
Formed in 2020 in the interior of São Paulo, NADA emerged as a response to the growing social and political turmoil in Brazil. With the pandemic forcing them into isolation, the band used their time to craft a sound that is as raw and urgent as the reality they face.
Driven by the rise of the extreme right and the spread of fascism and denialism in Brazil, NADA channels their rage into fast, direct, and unapologetic music. Their hard-hitting riffs and no-nonsense lyrics aim at the injustices plaguing their country, blending social critique with deeply personal reflections.
After making their mark with a blistering self-titled debut EP in 2022, featuring five uncompromising tracks, the band is now set to unleash their most powerful statement yet: Entropia.
www.youtube.com/@nadacrossover
https://nadathrashcrossover.bandcamp.com/album/entropia
Formed in 2018, Italy’s TEMPTRESS was founded by members of BUNKER 66, Children of Technology, Gargoyle, and Boia with the intent of giving free rein to their passion for the dreamiest and most melancholic heavy metal bands of the ‘80s – cult names such as Proud and Randy as well as the eternal Heavy Load and Gotham City, among others – without forgetting the darkness of such masters as Mercyful Fate, all seasoned with a genuine obsession for catchy and melodic choruses. Their journey into dreams began with the two-song The Orb 7” for DYING VICTIMS in 2019, which was later compiled onto the label’s Dying Victims vol. 2: Heavy Metal Attack CD collection in 2023.
Now, the sleepers have awoken, and arrive from dreamland bearing their debut album: Catch the Endless Dawn. Truly titled, Catch the Endless Dawn sees
TEMPTRESS moving measuredly, daresay silkily, across soft-haze heavy metal high on moody melody, brisk but never busy in their gait. The band’s muse is most definitely OLD metal, but there’s subtlety and an almost-hushed sense of class to their songwriting and execution that elevates the record beyond the skinny-headband & flares hordes: the former always seems pensive even when the mid-tempo pulse picks up into a relatively reined-in gallop, and the latter similarly utilizes restraint in its favor whilst conveying the requisite amount of energy. Likewise, while the realm of dreams runs parallel to the realm of fantasy, TEMPTRESS possess a palatably more delicate side compared to the D&D side of traditional metal, (dream)weaving something both emotional and hypnotic – truly, the “Dream Metal” of which they so sing here. Thus, the aforementioned influences are apt, but so are the likes of early ‘80s Rainbow, April Wine, or even Blue Öyster Cult’s unsung dream-classic Club Ninja. Wake up and Catch the Endless Dawn!
Line-up:
D. Reemer - Bass
F. Blade - Guitars
M. Dee - Vocals, Drums
From Sicily, Italy
Artwork:
Samuele_Scalise
Release date:
25th July 2025
Tracklist
1 Beneath the Waves of Fantasia / Breathe the Dust of Time
2 Dream Metal
3 Woman of the Dark
4 Catch the Endless Dawn
5 Awake the Enchanter
6 Fears like Towers
7 Nightflight over Dreamland
8 She's Cold
Release info:
Regular LP edition on black vinyl, with insert, poster, sticker, postcard and download code.
Special LP edition on ultra clear vinyl, with insert, poster, sticker, postcard, download code and patch.
CD with sticker and obi.
www.dyingvictims.com
https://dyingvictimsproductions.bandcamp.com/
Belgian death metal force WOUND COLLECTOR has
inked a worldwide deal with Wormholedeath Records for the release of their sophomore
album. More info coming soon!
Renowned for their audacious fusion of brutal death metal and avant-garde saxophone, the band carves a unique niche alongside acts like Nile and Imperial Triumphant, delivering relentless aggression with an unorthodox twist.
Formed in 2015 by saxophonist/composer Peter Verdonck (Thelema Trio, Ambrassband), WOUND COLLECTOR merges technical death metal with haunting saxophone melodies, defying genre conventions. The current lineup—Guy Van Campenhout (7-string guitar), Stijn Deldaele (bass), and Nico Veroeven (drums)—continues to push boundaries, building on a legacy that includes 2020’s Depravity (featuring Aeon’s Tommy Dahlströhm) and 2023’s self-released EP Begging For Chicxulub.
The debut album, Eternal Bloodcult, was released in 2018 via Profane Records, cementing the band’s reputation for unrelenting intensity and innovation.
Having shared stages with Brujeria, Cattle Decapitation, and The Monolith Deathcult, the band continues to electrify audiences with their visceral live performances
www.woundcollector.com
www.facebook.com/woundcollector
DYING VICTIMS PRODUCTIONS is proud to present IRON SPELL’S highly anticipated second album, FROM THE GRAVE, on CD and vinyl LP formats.
Hailing from Santiago, Chile’s IRON SPELL was founded in mid-2013 by drummer and composer Felipe Carvajal (Steelhammer), initially with the idea of making a classic heavy metal album with friends, mixing the mysticism and darkness of King Diamond and Black Sabbath with hard & heavy rock from the ‘70s and ‘80s like KISS, Alice Cooper, Twisted Sister, and WA.S.P. The lack of commitment and involvement of some musicians considerably delayed the process, and what was going to be a full-length ended up being a four-song EP, Heavy Metal Witchcraft. Shortly after, the band uploaded Heavy Metal Witchcraft to social media, and the word spread fast: in a few weeks, it was released in Europe on 7″ vinyl, cassette, and CD by three different labels, with DYING VICTIMS being the first ones to believe in IRON SPELL and release this recording on cassette.
IRON SPELL made their live debut in March 2014 and continued to remain active despite a few lineup changes, always faithful to their style and sound. Both fully blossomed on their debut album, 2016’s Electric Conjuring, which even featured Judas Priest’s Richie Faulkner on one track. In 2021, IRON SPELL released both the EP Live Magic after Midnight and, later, the Argentinean compilation Witching Hour – The Best of Iron Spell.
The best was yet to come for IRON SPELL, though, and it’s arrived at last in From the Grave. A more thorough-yet-effortless trip through the heavy metal ‘80s one will not find than what the Chileans present here on their second album. No stone is left unturned – or, rather, gravestone! – as IRON SPELL display the dazzling breadth of their metallic songcraft, all illustrating their thematic commitment to classic horror. From backstreet strutters to fleet-fingered speed-runs, cocksure hard rock to moody explorations of the supernatural, anthemic headbangers to equally anthemic speed metal, and even an eerie & evocative instrumental, From the Grave reads like the hypothetical soundtrack to an ‘80s horror flick, and the quintet positively ooze charisma at every darkly gleaming turn. And atop it all are the dramatic, wide-register vocals of frontman Merciless, who in turn serves as much as narrator as metal god. After 41 fully satisfying minutes and concluding with the chilling epic “Children of the Night,” you’ll fall under their IRON SPELL and rise From the Grave!
Line-up:
Ivlock - Bass
Terry - Guitars
Raiden - Guitars
Merciless - Vocals
Steelhammer - Drums
From Santiago, Chile
Artwork:
Claudio Bergamin
Release date:
25th July 2025
Tracklist
1 Curse of the Ushers
2 Sorceress
3 Release from Darkness
4 While Witches Dance
5 Whispers of Sorrow
6 Devil King
7 Deep in the Night
8 Black, Hot & Heavy
9 From the Grave
10 Children of the Night
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/
KING’S HAMMER – “TO SPEAK IN TONGUES” (EP)
Label: Rottweiler Records/Broken Curfew Records
Release date: June 13th 2025
Genre: Death Metal
For fans of: Mortification | Dyscarnate | Pantera | Grave
Line-up: Chuck Weatherman – All music and vocals
I have sought for answers, begged for illumination from the thrones and powers that lie beyond the limits of our vision…and my prayers have been answered. A wisdom beyond comprehension, knowledge beyond bearing has been delivered unto me and my mind is in flames. The absolute essence of truth consumes me and my sense of self teeters upon the brink of annihilation. I open my mouth and the words spill forth in the language of eternity, never meant for human lips to form or mortal intellect to contain. My world splinters beneath the gaze of heaven. I am undone. I am become a conduit and while my consciousness is lost and my heart trembles, my soul begins to speak in tongues…
To Speak in Tongues is the debut EP from King’s Hammer, the savage death metal solo project from Chuck Weatherman, the guitarist and vocalist of Richmond, Virginia thrashers Shovelhead A.D. – an outpouring of the accomplished front man’s hardest and heaviest musical inclinations. Opening with the measured power of ‘The War In Heaven’, To Speak In Tongues delivers riff upon riff upon riff; focussed hammer blows that land with force and conviction. With the addition of an imposing vocal presence and a deliciously grim sound palette To Speak In Tongues makes for remorseless, relentless, yet atmospheric listening. From the old school death metal attack of first single ‘Vehement Zeal’, through the brutal grooves of ‘Wrath Descends’ and the epic ‘Crusade IX’ to the shuddering juggernaut of darkness that is concluding track, ‘Witches Bvrn’, King’s Hammer takes no prisoners.
With the final master being applied by Seth Metoyer of Mangled Carpenter and Pulpit Vomit, you know that To Speak In Tongues has all the grit and raw venom that death metal needs to deliver the maximum impact. With the muscle of Rottweiler Records and Broken Curfew behind this release, when the hammer falls on June 13th prepare to be crushed!
https://www.rottweilerrecords.com/
https://www.facebook.com/brokencurfewrecords
https://kingshammerbcr.bandcamp.com
Following their 2024 debut Devil in the Dust, Deadman is the sound of a band hitting its stride—fusing thrash, groove, death, and power metal into an explosive signature style. Massive riffs, pounding rhythms, and anthemic choruses you can shout ‘til your lungs give out—this is DISTORTA.
The EP was entirely recorded, mixed, and mastered by the band themselves, and shows a marked evolution in sound and precision.
Band Line-up for Deadman:
Dmitry Keremetskiy – Lead Vocals
James Boger – Lead Guitar / Backing Vocals
Dom Davey – Guitar / Backing Vocals
Dave Prodanovic – Bass
Chris Hanrahan – Drums
Tracklist
When the War Is Over
2. The Reaper
3. Deadman
4. Longway
5. Deafening Sins
www.youtube.com/channel/UCizUhr_GuMvgDGGNFthVqpg
www.facebook.com/distorta
DYING VICTIMS PRODUCTIONS is proud to present TÈLMA’S highly anticipated debut album, ΑΝΘΡΩΠΟΒ?ΡΟΣ, on CD and vinyl LP formats.
Hailing from Greece’s vital doom scene, Τ?λμα (TÈLMA) was formed in 2017 by Marios, Kostis, and Vangelis. All three men were brought together by their love for traditional doom metal, which led them to blend their influences of Russia’s Scald, Chile’s Procession, Reverend Bizarre, and the UK’s Warning into songs of slow, ceremonial, and melancholic atmosphere, also incorporating elements of epic metal whilst staying true to the traditional doom metal spirit. In 2021, the band released the single “Ξ?φη Στραμμ?να Στο Φο?νικα,” which appeared on the compilation Art Against Censorship. The addition of Chris on drums in early 2024 made possible the completion of their first full-length, Ανθρωποβ?ρος (English: “Man-Eater”).
Originally released only digitally but now finding physical release courtesy of DYING VICTIMS, TÈLMA’s debut album displays the blanching power of slo-mo emotion and forlorn majesty. Very much firmly within the wider doom pantheon but very much also fully conveying the band’s particular personality, Ανθρωποβ?ρος nevertheless emits a unique atmosphere due to TÈLMA’s usage of their native tongue: a conscious choice, and a challenge mastered. Fittingly for such literally weighty metal, the album’s lyrics deal with the subjects of inner struggle, emancipation, the man-made misery of this world, and coming to terms with the inevitable end. That TÈLMA are able to weave distinctive melody and transfer those emotions beyond the meaning of the lyrics – no need to say “It’s all Greek to me” here – adds a mysterious, multidimensional element to their epic doom, and suggests further mastery to come. Fans of the aforementioned as well as Solitude Aeternus, DoomSword, and Crypt Sermon are wholeheartedly encouraged to get devoured by Ανθρωποβ?ρος!
Line-up:
Marios - Guitars
Kostis - Guitars, Bass, Synthesizers
Vangelis - Vocals
Chris - Drums
From Athens, Greece
Artwork:
Jim Pallis
Release date:
25th July 2025
Release info:
Regular LP edition on black vinyl, with insert, poster, sticker, postcard and download code.
Special LP edition on white vinyl, with insert, poster, sticker, postcard, download code and patch.
CD with sticker and obi.
https://dyingvictimsproductions.bandcamp.com/
Hi
everybody, Petr from Parat Productions, Czech Republic, here. 3 new titles
released by PAŘÁT PRODUCTIONS this
week on Monday 19.5.
In all cases these are ‘my’ heart recordings of my favourite Czech bands. First time on CD, first time on vinyl, re-release on digipak after 20 years. I believe you will find these releases interesting. Thank you for your time and support!!!
SIX DEGREES OF SEPARATION (melodic metal)
Triotus, Tricephalus And Tribadism /20th Anniversary Edition – digipak/
Music and more info on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TtOl96Apuqc&t=2225s
BLOODY OBSESSION (old school death metal)
Husaria /black vinyl/
Music and more info on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ha1SzhDVWF8&t=15s
DISSOLVING OF PRODIGY (doom/death)
Zlodejska svetelka /standard jewel box/
Music and more info on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EJKrFppXUrk
You can order in the Paratshop https://paratshop.cz/
Mythology, and actual historical atrocities, this album is not just music—it’s an invocation of the past and a battle cry for the future.
Line
up
Diego Santiago (Bass)
Jaime Veron (Lead Vocals)
Jhorge "Dog" Duarte (Drums)
Fred Barros (Guitar)
Ophiolatry formed in 1998 in Brazil’s underground by Jhorge "Dog" Duarte (drums), Antonio Costa (guitars), Fabio Zperandio (bass), and Tiago Nunes (vocals). Their raw debut demo Opposite Monarchy (1999) led to a split with Ancestral Malediction and caught international attention when featured on Brazilian Assault (Relapse Records, 2000).
Signing with Evil Vengeance Records, the band released their acclaimed debut album Anti-Evangelistic Process (2002), mastered by Erik Rutan. This was followed by the Misanchristianthropy EP (2003) via Deathgasm Records and a grueling 50-date European tour, solidifying their reputation as a vicious live act.
By 2006, after a series of split releases, Ophiolatry joined Forces of Satan Records (founded by Infernus of Gorgoroth), playing Brutal Assault Festival and contributing to its compilation. In 2008, they dropped their second full-length Transmutation via Regain Records, refining their technical brutality.
After a 13-year hiatus, Ophiolatry returned in 2021 with a revamped lineup featuring Jaime Veron (vocals), Diego Santiago (bass), and Fred Barros (guitars), releasing the crushing single Somehow. In 2022, they joined Extreme Management Group Inc. (Suffocation, Cryptopsy), expanding their global reach.
Their upcoming album, Serpent’s Verdict — recorded by Diego Santiago and mastered by Dan Swanö — marks a ferocious new chapter. Out in 2025 via Wormhole Death Records, the 13-track onslaught reaffirms Ophiolatry’s place among death metal’s most relentless forces.
www.youtube.com/@ophiolatryofficial2679
www.facebook.com/ophiolatry
Enter
the void and confront salvation itself—LIKE SORROW return with THE
HARROWING, a blistering dive into theological horror and sonic
damnation. Told from the perspective of Christ descending into Hell, this track
turns sacred scripture inside out, using the apocalyptic vision of the
Harrowing of Hell to ask uncomfortable, urgent questions about justice,
privilege, and salvation.
With punishing drums by Nick Manka and a soul-ripping guitar solo by Trevor O’Connor, "The Harrowing" is both majestic and terrifying—an infernal hymn that stirs ancient flames and modern fury alike. It's the sound of cosmic reckoning, wrapped in melodic black metal’s icy, glorious embrace.
He descended. He questioned. And now he sings for the damned.
Biography
Emerging from the depths of Austin, Texas, Like Sorrow is the latest chapter in Melodic Black Metal, forged by the visionary Marc Williams. What began as a side project in 2023 has grown into something far greater—an exploration of pure Black Metal, infused with Marc’s signature melodic touch. The result echoes the haunting atmospheres of early Throes of Dawn, Agathodaimon, and hints of Naglfar, weaving together spectral tales, infernal realms, and deep-seated melancholy.
Like Sorrow made its debut in 2023 with the Realm of Despair EP, released digitally and on cassette via Rotting Sun Records. This was followed by four singles throughout late 2023 and 2024, culminating in A Collection of Despair (2023-2024), released on January 22, 2025.
While the project's early tracks strip away the prominent keyboards found in Marc’s other works, this is set to evolve. Future releases will expand upon Like Sorrow’s intense, sorrowful essence, blending bleak, soul-staining darkness with the evocative melodies that define its sound. A harrowing yet captivating journey awaits—one that lingers in the shadows, calling to those who embrace the void.
https://www.facebook.com/likesorrow
https://www.facebook.com/SodehRecords
NATAS (NOT US) – “NUCLEAR WASTE 1985 – 1993 “
Formed in Chicago, IL in 1984 the band Natas changed its name to Not Us after several demos in the 80’s. NATAS / Not Us performs a wide range of extreme music style: Crossover Thrash, Hardcore Punk, Thrash and early death Metal. Imagine a mixture of Master, Crumbsuckers, Dark Angel, Excel and D.R.I. A roughly differentiated can be made between Thrash/Death Metal in their early days and Hardcore/Thrash Metal (in the later phase of the band). Natas / Not Us featured Scott Oppenhagen (vocals, guitar) ex-Master, Dave Soderdahl (bass) and Bruce Pierce (drums). Discography 1985 – 1990 contains: "Think What You Want" LP (1989. Track 1 – 9), ‘No One Gets Out Alive" Demo, 1989 track 10- 22), . "Outcast of Society" Demo, 1985 (track 23 – 29), "Wild Rags Limited Edition" Split, 1990 track 30 – 33). Extensive liner notes by Mark from Impetigo plus many old photos, flyers and posters.
HORROR OF HORRORS – “SOUNDS OF EERIE”
Horror Of Horrors (formed 1994), was a US death metal band, from Silver Spring, Maryland. The band released 2 official albums, their 3rd album was only released digital and never in any other format, even no artwork was made. In 1994 they released the Judecca / Horror Of Horrors – The Evil Is Born / Old Burnt Church Road split ep. Horror of Horror’s debut ‘Sounds of Eerie’ is a gem hailing from the heydays of 90’s death metal. The tempo remains mostly upbeat with riffs constantly bombarding the listeners from every corner. Produced by Mark Smoot engineer, producer and owner of Smoot Sound in Ashton, Maryland. who also produced the legendary Exmortis demo and recently worked with doom slougde legends Sourvein. Besides H.M. Lopez (guitars) and Buddy Buell (vocals / bass), Aantar Lee Coates (ex Exmortis) plays drums on the first two albums before he formed Unholy Ghost and Diabolic. Michael ‘Chewka’ Marchewka plays guitars on the first two albums (also ex Exmortis). Extensive liner notes by Steven Willems ( Celtic Frost, Deicide, Destruction / voices from the Darkside).
OBSCENE GESTURE- “RE-LIVING IN PROFANITY”
OBSCENE GESTURE was formed in 2000 in Los Angeles, California and played intense Thrash Metal/Crossover. The all-star band featured members of Agent Steel, Evil Dead, Steel Prophet, Abattoir and Body Count. Obscene Gesture was: Guy Green (R.I.P. 2016): Vocals, Vince Dennis: Guitars (Body Count / Steel Prophet), George Robb Bass (L.S.N. / Agent Steel), Chuck Profus Drums (ex-Agent Steel) while Juan Garcia from Body Count, Evil Dead, ex Abattoir / Agent Steel was a member during 2007-2009 as well. The album is completely remixed recently by Rob Hill (Agent Steel, Evil Dead), and has the ‘Straight Outta the Gutter’ demo 2006 as bonus. Plus new cover artwork and complete new booklet design. Gesture split up in May 2016 after Guy Green's passing
https://www.vicrecords.com/
For fans of: Ghoul, Witchery, The Haunted, Gwar, Converge, The Crown, Midnight
The video, which features clips from a collection of occult horror classics, perfectly encapsulates the song's sonic intensity. The band comments, "A blackened thrash tale of betrayal, dark rites, and tomb-born horror, inspired by Amando de Ossorio's 'Tombs of the Blind Dead.' The Outlander marks a doomed journal entry written moments before annihilation."
The exclusive premiere for "Return of the Dead Without Eyes" comes courtesy of extreme music outlet Invisible Oranges. Watch now at: https://www.invisibleoranges.com/rotgut-return-of-the-dead-without-eyes/
The
song will be streaming on all platforms on May 25.
ROTGUT come up from the gutter to deliver 24 oz CANTRIP. The band’s debut EP boasts five tracks of booze-soaked thrash fury infused with the unholy union of punk attitude and blackened aggression.
ROTGUT will release 24 oz CANTRIP on streaming platforms on June 20.
Tracklist:
1) Bonemelter
2) The Hunger
3) I: Return of the Dead Without Eyes
4) II: Under the Scarlet Cross
5) III: Blood and Cooper
Keep reading for the story of the soon-to-be infamous 24 oz CANTRIP.
Born fully formed, screaming, and covered in goo out of the dumpster behind DaVinci's pizza on Merrick Road, a horned figure scrambled blindly through piles of empty paint cans, ceramic vases, and angry cats in order to move undetected. He found refuge in a musty old cellar. After pulling his foot loose from the bucket he had stepped in, he closed the heavy steel doors
behind him.
Wiping the thick blanket of dust off a 30-rack of Genesee Specialty Cream Ale, he schemed. He was cursed with the knowledge of an incantation: a spell that would bring Nyarlathotep, the Crawling Chaos, into this world. He wrestled with the thought while crushing and tossing another empty can. The ritual required great rigor and perfect focus, but he was exacting.
He chanted. He chanted and chanted. The ceiling groaned and cracked. Polyvinyl dust plumed and swirled before vanishing into imperceptible motes. He drew sorcerous glyphs in the air with two fingers outstretched. The walls trembled with a sickening low rumble. Bracing his hands firm against his ersatz altar — a Playskool Mighty My Size Table and Chair Set — he ignored the throbbing in his head and steadied himself.
A spiraling portal ripped into reality. Out spilled two bumbling homunculi, fully formed, screaming, and covered in goo. This wasn't right! The pair stumbled and scratched their way through the cellar, bleating, squawking, and tearing through nearby cases of Natty Daddy like vultures to carrion. He pondered for what seemed like hours over the pyramid of discarded beer cans and the now-empty bottle of Old Grand Dad he had chanced upon halfway through. What could have gone wrong?
The cellar burst open. Darkening the door was a group of hulking, hazmat-suited figures. At once, the three slickened homunculi grappled one another in a long and futile struggle to get on their feet. They shouted in a panic if they were "being detained" until they were eventually tased into unconsciousness.
This was ROTGUT's ill-fated 24 oz CANTRIP.
Bio:
Assembled against their will by a faceless shadow organization in the Winter of 2024, the three designated FD, C19, and AX spent weeks in a lightless concrete hell. When the chance to escape emerged, they seized it — for they were bound by a great purpose: to form an extreme metal band, inspired by crust punk, rock ’n’ roll, and classic schlock to shred wanton across the greater US and parts beyond. That band is ROTGUT.
https://rotgutofficial.bandcamp.com/
The Circle Music have signed the electrifying Swedish horrorpunk band LEFT HAND BLACK. Hailing from Gothenburg, this quartet, consisting of veterans of the local music scene, will release their third full-length album, "LEFT HAND BLACK 3: DEATH CAN'T KEEP US APART", in September.
Formed in the spring of 2019 on an island just outside Gothenburg, Left Hand Black brings together the formidable talents of Hans Hagström and Jonathan Jansson (formerly of The Dead Next Door) with Johan Hansson and Anton Zachrisson (from Overdrive Solution). Their sound is a potent brew of old-school melodic horror punk and rock, drawing inspiration from iconic bands such as Misfits, Ramones and Bad Religion.
Johan Hansson of Left Hand Black said: “I have followed Maria and The Circle Music since the first release, and with her passion for the music and what she does for the bands, this is a dream come true. We are super excited to be part of the TCM family.”
Left Hand Black have carved a reputation with their previous releases: their self-titled debut in 2020 via Wolverine Records and their 2022 follow-up, "Lower Than Satan" through Sunny Bastard Records/Sick Taste Records. Now, with "Left Hand Black 3: Death Can't Keep Us Apart" they aim to solidify their position as purveyors of infectious horror-infused punk anthems. As the band have declared: "We prove that we can write hits and are an insanely good live band that takes no prisoners and celebrates a hellish party with you in the graveyard."
https://www.facebook.com/Lefthandblackhorrorpunk/
NEWS 23.5.2025
MANDRAGORA TITANIA – “IN FABULIS”
Release date : 19. June 2025
Nach ihrem überragenden „Rex Silvarum“ Album im Jahr 2022 haben die deutschen Folk Metaller Mandragora Thuringia, nachdem im Frühjahr 2025 eine kosmetische Umbenennung in MANDRAGORA TITANIA erfolgte, mit „In Fabulis“ endlich ein neues Album im Gepäck. Wie schon beim Vorgänger war man hierfür bei Dom R. Crey (Equilibrium/Nothgard) im Studio um 13 neue Tracks aufzunehmen. Stilistisch erwartet den Hörer erneut eine mitreißende Mischung aus brachialem Metal und überzeugenden Folk Einflüssen, wobei man den Metal und Epic Fokus im Vergleich zum Vorgänger noch etwas mehr hervorgehoben hat!
Mit „In Fabulis“ schicken sich Mandragora Titania an, die Lücke zu Größen des Genres merklich schmelzen zu lassen, beziehungsweise mit ihrem individuellen Charme ihren eigenen Platz am Lagerfeuer der Folk-Metal Szene zu besetzen, wie sie ein ums andere mal bei ihren Festival und Clubshows unter Beweis stellen. Greift euch einen Humpen Met und lasst die Köpfe kreisen, wenn Mandragora Titania zum Tanze bitten!
https://mdd-shop.de/
IRON MAIDEN beginnen
ihre RUN FOR YOUR LIVES WORLD TOUR am 27. Mai in
Budapest, gefolgt von 31 weiteren Stadion-, Festival- und
Arena-Shows in ganz Europa. Da bereits mehr als eine Million Tickets
verkauft wurden und die meisten Shows ausverkauft sind, werden Fans darauf
hingewiesen, dass produktionsbedingt oder durch die Venues noch zusätzliche
Ticketkontingente kurz vor den jeweiligen Shows und an den Showtagen selbst
verfügbar sein werden.
Die RUN FOR YOUR LIVES WORLD TOUR markiert 50 Jahre seit der Gründung der Band durch Steve Harris Ende 1975. Um das zu feiern, wird den Maiden-Fans eine ganz besondere Setlist versprochen, die die neun Studioalben von “Iron Maiden” bis “Fear Of The Dark” umfasst, mit der spektakulärsten und aufwändigsten Show aller Zeiten!
Passend zu dieser Zeitperiode möchten IRON MAIDEN, dass alle im Publikum diese spektakuläre Show so erleben, wie sie es damals in den 80er-Jahren getan hätten, als viele dieser Songs zum ersten Mal live gespielt wurden. Und wie viele andere Künstler bittet die Band ihre Fans nun, die Konzerte nicht übermäßig mit ihren Handys oder Tablets zu filmen.
Manager Rod Smallwood erklärt: “Wir möchten wirklich, dass die Fans die Konzerte hautnah genießen, anstatt sie nur auf ihren kleinen Bildschirmen zu sehen. Das Ausmaß der Handynutzung heutzutage mindert den Spaß, insbesondere für die Band, die von der Bühne aus auf Reihen voller Handys blickt, aber auch für andere Konzertbesucher. Wir sind überzeugt, dass die Leidenschaft und das Engagement unserer Fans die Konzerte zu etwas ganz Besonderem machen, aber die Handybesessenheit ist mittlerweile so außer Kontrolle geraten, dass sie unnötig ablenkt – insbesondere auch die Band. Ich hoffe, die Fans haben dafür Verständnis und werden die Nutzung ihrer Handykameras aus Respekt vor der Band und ihren Mitfans deutlich einschränken.
Wir wünschen uns sehr, dass ihr stattdessen 'im Moment' lebt und voll und aktiv dabei seid, um jeden einzelnen dieser klassischen Songs in der Stimmung und Art und Weise zu genießen, wie sie ursprünglich gespielt wurden.
Bei dieser Show geht es nicht nur darum, unsere Musik zu feiern; es geht, wie ihr sehen werdet, auch um unsere jahrelange Kunst, um Eddie und um die vielen, vielen Maiden-Welten, die wir für euch geschaffen haben.
Also bitte respektiert die Band, respektiert die anderen Fans und habt die Zeit eures Lebens, wenn ihr euch eurer Maiden-Familie anschließt, um aus vollem Herzen zu singen, anstatt euer Handy zu zücken!! Das ist doch wirklich nicht zu viel verlangt, oder?“
Die RUN FOR YOUR LIVES WORLD TOUR ist ein Teil der Feierlichkeiten zum 50. Jubiläum von IRON MAIDEN und bietet zahlreiche Events mit Fan-Treffen in den Städten, in denen die Band auftritt. Wie bereits auf der letzten Tour in Australien erfolgreich eingeführt, wird es Eddie's Official Pop-up Dive Bar geben, die in 20 Städten während der Tour für Treffen vor und nach den Konzerten geöffnet sein wird. Dort gibt es Trooper-Bier und Darkest Red Wein, Essen, exklusives Merch und weiteres Entertainment. Details gibt es auf ironmaiden.com. Bitte beachten: Die Band wird bei diesen Events nicht anwesend sein!
Darüber hinaus wird über die Universal Pictures Content Group noch in diesem Jahr ein Dokumentarfilm in Spielfilmlänge weltweit in die Kinos kommen und Thames & Hudson werden ein offizielles gebundenes Buch zur großartigen visuellen Feier von 50 Jahren IRON MAIDEN veröffentlichen. Weitere Einzelheiten zu diesen beiden spannenden Veröffentlichungen werden in Kürze bekannt gegeben.
MAI 2025
Di, 27. – Budapest Aréna, Budapest, Ungarn *
Mi, 28. – Budapest Aréna, Budapest, Ungarn *
Sa, 31. – Letnany Airport, Prag, Tschechische Republik *
JUNI 2025
So, 1. – TIPOS Arena, Bratislava, Slowakei *
Do, 5. – Trondheim Rocks, Trondheim, Norwegen (Festival)
Sa, 7. – SR-Bank Arena, Stavanger, Norwegen *
Mo, 9. – Royal Arena, Kopenhagen, Dänemark *
Do, 12. – 3Arena, Stockholm, Schweden *
Fr, 13. – 3Arena, Stockholm, Schweden *
Mo, 16. – Olympic Stadium, Helsinki, Finnland *
Do, 19. – Graspop Metal Meeting, Dessel, Belgien (Festival)
Sa, 21. – Utilita Arena, Birmingham, England ^
So, 22. – Co-op Live, Manchester, England ^
Mi, 25. – Malahide Castle, Dublin, Irland *^
Sa, 28. – London Stadium, London, England *^
Mo, 30. – OVO Hydro, Glasgow, Schottland ^
JULI 2025
Do, 3. – Eurockéennes Festival, Belfort, Frankreich (Festival)
Sa, 5. – Riyadh Air Metropolitano, Madrid, Spanien **
So, 6. – MEO Arena, Lissabon, Portugal **
Mi, 9. – Hallenstadion, Zürich, Schweiz **
Fr, 11. – Veltins-Arena, Gelsenkirchen, Deutschland **
So, 13. – Stadio Euganeo, Padova, Italien **
Di, 15. – Bürgerweide, Bremen, Deutschland **
Do, 17. – Ernst Happel Stadium, Wien, Österreich **
Sa, 19. – Paris La Défense Arena, Paris, Frankreich **
So, 20. – Paris La Défense Arena, Paris, Frankreich **
Mi, 23. – GelreDome, Arnhem, Niederlande **
Fr, 25. – Deutsche Bank Park, Frankfurt, Deutschland **
Sa, 26. – Cannstatter Wasen, Stuttgart, Deutschland **
Di, 29. – Waldbühne, Berlin, Deutschland **
Mi, 30. – Waldbühne, Berlin, Deutschland **
AUGUST 2025
Sa, 2. – PGE Narodowy, Warschau, Polen **
Support-Acts
*Halestorm
^The Raven Age
** Avatar
Die letzten Restkarten gibt es unter www.ironmaiden.com
THE OSSUARY präsentieren Vintage-Video zu „ALTAR IN BLACK“!
Mit „Altar in Black“ beschwören THE OSSUARY ein rituelles Manifest des Doom herauf – getragen von schwer atmenden Riffs, eindringlicher Stimme und dem Nachhall guten alten Heavy Metals.
Für Fans von: Black Sabbath, Pentagram, Mercyful Fate, Witchfinder General
Dieser Song ist kein gewöhnliches Stück Musik. Er ist ein Schwur, in Stein gemeißelt und mit Blut besiegelt.
Hier geht´s zum Vintage-Video zu „Altar in Black“: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GLAMnVQJvEw
„Altar in Black“ stammt vom kommenden Album „REQUIEM FOR THE SUN“ und verkörpert den Geist des Okkult-Rock und Doom-Metal der 70er Jahre in seiner reinsten Form - roh, schwer und hypnotisch.
Aus den Gewölben des Doom erhebt sich dieser Track als feierliche Prozession: Gitarren wie Altarkerzen, Stimmen wie beschworene Geister, Bilder aus einer anderen Zeit. Wer hört, erkennt: Dies ist nicht nur Musik. Dies ist eine Zeremonie.
https://linktr.ee/theossuary
https://supremechaos.de/
PESTNEBEL – “VERFALL”
Genre: Black Metal
Label: Folter Records
Vertrieb: Alive
VÖ: 28.05.2025
PESTNEBEL sind zurück in Feuer und Blut! Mit »Verfall«, ihrem nunmehr siebten Album, beweist die deutsche Black-Metal-Institution einmal mehr, dass sie zu den authentischsten Verfechtern des kompromisslosen Second-Wave-Black-Metals zählt.
Oder, wie Bandkopf Pestmeister es formuliert: »Raw Old School Black Metal – wie seit unseren Anfängen. Keine Kompromisse! Pure hate! PESTNEBEL steht für den Verfall und Niedergang der Menschheit.«
Dabei sind Kompositionen wie »Night of the final damnation«, in denen sich rohe, bösartige Underground-Energie, Eiseskälte und majestätische Erhabenheit vortrefflich vereinen, eine Klasse für sich. Noch fokussierter und aggressiver als zuvor zertrümmert »Verfall« die Mauern des menschlichen Stumpfsinns.
https://www.facebook.com/FolterRecordsGermany
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063927991814
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.
Devouring Darkness is out now on CD, digital, and vinyl formats on Willowtip Records.
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.willowtip.com/home.aspx
www.facebook.com/officialunmerciful
Band's statement
We are truly honoured to join a label to have spewed as much magnificent rot and pus upon this world as Transcending Obscurity. With the label's track-record reeking of all forms of death and decay, we are confident that our cross-over brew of brutal death metal has matured to mouthwatering putridity that will satisfy the label's followers' rancid appetite. Our team-up with TO festers with filth we can barely wait to spit on you all... And huge respect for the cat sanctuary! Providing a shelter for animals is downright the nicest thing you can do while fouling the rest of the world with death metal.
Line up
Atte Ojanne - Guitar & vocals
Tuomas Iivanainen - Guitar & vocals
Juhana Korkka Heinonen - Bass & vocals
Lasse Sannikka - Drums
Artwork by Daemorph Art
Statement on Abyssal Hellscapes music video:
Mother Earth awakes.
Abyssal Hellscapes is a tale of the ultimate, unstoppable forces of nature.
Rock and bone are ground to dust as the creations of mankind crumble and cease to exist.
Thousands of souls vanish into emptiness from the ruins conquered by silence.
Once again, Mother Earth falls into slumber...
For now
Statement on the album:
An ode to the emotionless brutality of nature, Extinguish All Existence explores themes from devastating natural disasters to the most insidious parasitic reproduction mechanisms of the animal realm. Taking Enragement's genre-crossing approach to brutal death metal further than ever before, the new album surpasses its predecessors in all manners of extremity.
Track
listing
1. Vorarephilia
2. Abyssal Hellscapes
3. Pathogenesis
4. Parasitic Ingress
5. Harbingers of Degradation
6. Vesuvius
7. Hypercarnivorous
8. Insectiferous Abomination
9. Natural Mass Asphyxiation
10. Extinguish All Existence
https://www.facebook.com/transcendingobscurityrecords/
Fans of Hypocrisy, Bolt Thrower, Unleashed, and God Dethroned will feel right at home with WRITTEN IN BLOOD’s intense and narrative-driven death metal.
The song is the first chapter of a brutal two-part concept based on the terrifying true story of Walpurga Hausmännin, a 16th-century midwife accused of witchcraft, demonic pacts, and the murder of over 40 children.
“With ‘Black Widow Walpurga,’ we wanted to bring this forgotten nightmare to
life through sound,” comments Beef, vocalist and bass player of WRITTEN
IN BLOOD. “The story is horrifying. It fits perfectly with the dark atmosphere
and heaviness we strive for in our music.”
Driven by punishing riffs, guttural vocals, and tight, thunderous production, “Black Widow Walpurga” is a relentless blend of old-school death metal and chilling storytelling. The track was mixed and mastered by Henri Sattler (God Dethroned), giving the band’s sound a sharp and crushing edge.
“We put a lot of effort into the production to make sure every hit lands with full impact,” says Beef. “This is one of our most intense tracks to date.”
The song closes with a slow, haunting section, deliberately setting the stage for part two of the story. The second part will be featured on the band’s upcoming full-length album.
“This is just chapter one,” the band adds. “The second part will take Walpurga’s tale to its bitter, gruesome end.”
Formed in 2019 by former members of God Dethroned and Mandator, WRITTEN IN BLOOD was later joined by ex-members of Morte Aeterna and Procreation. The band draws from the spirit of classic 90s death metal, blending it with themes from myth, folklore, and ancient history to create an atmospheric yet crushing sound.
Their debut album “Written in Blood” (2022) received strong praise from the European metal press. Rock Hard (DE) described it as “rough, dark, abysmal,” while Rock Tribune (BE) called it “excellent song material that sounds overwhelming and heavy.”
Written In Blood are:
Bert "Beef" Hoving – Bass & Vocals
Marcel Heutink – Rhythm Guitar
Jeffrey Zwart – Lead Guitar
Jos Eggens – Drums
https://www.youtube.com/@WritteninBlood666
https://writteninblood.nl/
https://www.facebook.com/bloodwritten/
THE BLEAK PICTURE – “SHADES OF LIFE”
Label: Ardua Music
Release date: June 27th 2025
Genre: Melodic Doom/Death Metal
For fans of: Paradise Lost | Moonspell | Katatonia | Fields Of The Nephilim
“There are times when sorrow seems to me to be the only truth. Other things may be illusions of the eye or the appetite, made to blind the one and cloy the other, but out of sorrow have the worlds been built, and at the birth of a child or a star there is pain.” - Oscar Wilde, De Profundis
Since 2021 the creative partnership of vocalist Tero Ruohonen (Autumnfall, Temple Of Kliffoth) and multi-instrumentalist Jussi Hänninen (Autumnfall, ex-Fall Of The Leafe) have been working together under the banner of The Bleak Picture, invoking immense doom/death arias of stunning beauty and overwhelming anguish. With their 2021 debut EP, Songs Of Longing and last year’s momentous full length debut album, Meaningless, The Bleak Picture have begun to carve out a place for themselves in the souls of those destined to walk the hardest, darkest paths. Now they present their second album, a collection of songs that encompasses all they have been before and more. It is time to fall deeper into the illuminating dark…it is time to experience all the Shades Of Life.
This journey into the grey lands begins with ‘Plagued By Sorrow’ and a heavy mantle of sadness settles across as your shoulders as soon as the richly textured sounds begin. Yet as well as placing a sombre weight upon your soul, the song also embraces you in ringing guitar melodies and the crisp, powerful drums carry you forward upon a dark, irresistible tide…after all, there is far to go before you sleep. A dreamlike ambience enfolds you as the exquisite melancholy of ‘Absolution’ slips like smoke into the dark and haunting ‘Code Of Ethics’, where the real and unreal become unrecognisable from each other and you realise you are lost in this world of sound and emotion. The magic of The Bleak Picture lies in their ability to draw you completely into their music, to cocoon you in heartbreak and enshroud you in chill mists of desolation, holding all else at bay. This power is most keenly felt when entwined in the transformative visions of ‘Silent Exit’, an epic piece of quiet grandeur. There is a sense of space within the music of this piece and as you move through it the thoughts that come will be yours alone. And as much as you might wish to pause at this point, to look back even, you must carry your reflections on to the ‘City Of Ghosts’. This haunted place, this sonic cathedral of drifting souls is the perfect conclusion to Shades Of Life; bringing all the memories, imaginings and contemplations of the journey together. It ensures that the listening experience will never be forgotten and whispers enticements to return.
Shades Of Life is built upon the foundations of classic doom/death metal, with deep, expressive vocals, emotive, melodic guitar lines and vast, austere riffs. However it is also dusted in the magic of gothic illusion that engenders a uniquely captivating atmosphere and meticulous attention has been paid to every intricate musical detail – subtle guitar work and outstanding drumming – with each nuance being given space to shine by the meticulous mastering of Javier Fernandez (TodoMal). And all of this combines to form an incredibly complete album, perfect within itself. Look for its coming on June 27th as it is ushered into the world by Ardua Music, on CD and digital formats.
Line-up:
Jussi Hänninen - Music
Tero Ruohonen - Vocals
All music written by Jussi Hänninen
All lyrics written by Tero Ruohonen
https://www.arduamusic.com/
https://www.facebook.com/thebleakpicture
THE FINAL WITNESS – “BENEATH THE ALTAR”
Label: Rottweiler Records
Release date: August 15th 2025
Genre: Progressive Thrash/Death Metal
For fans of: Sadus | White Stones | Coroner | Moonloop
Solo projects are not the rare entity that they once were in the multitude of metal genres. Sometimes the fact that an entire album of songs has been written and performed by a single individual can simply pass us by as just another barely noted scrap of information. But then an album will come along that reminds us of just what a remarkable feat has been accomplished in its creation…the realisation that one person was responsible for every element of what we have just been enveloped by…when the songs are so individual, complex and emotionally charged…it can still take your breath away. Beneath The Altar, the debut full length album from The Final Witness is one of those special albums. Behind the banner of The Final Witness is multi-instrumentalist Josh Henderson, who signed with Rottweiler Records at the end of 2024 – in time to contribute to the label’s customary selection of Christmas singles with a ripping interpretation of the 17th Century carol, ‘God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen’ – and now it is time for Beneath The Altar to be unleashed!
Beneath The Altar offers no gradual immersion into its turbulent waters, no gradual revealing of its unpredictable nature. Opening track ‘Principalities’ immediately shakes the ground beneath your feet, shifting between tempos, styles and ambiance, wrong footing you at every turn. It’s eclectic and effervescent right to its final note. As the pleasing complexity of ‘Coronation’ follows it is already obvious that Beneath The Altar is a demonstration of a unique creative vision at work. As the album progresses you are confronted with intense aggression, incredible guitar solos, passages of amazing, atmospheric, melodious reflection and a staggering array of riffs. In ‘Negative World’ an imposing opening explodes into fierce, gritty thrash before sparkling solos like stardust and ice shards tumble through the darkness. A magical pool of tranquillity appears at the heart of the song, but after mere moments it is violently shattered by furious blast beats. And all of this is executed with sublime control, each segment masterfully interwoven with the next. ‘The Blood’ provides the album’s towering conclusion and it is only really when you reach its final peaks that you can look back on the vast landscape of the album you have just traversed and appreciate the threads of mood and atmosphere that draw it together. The conclusion of ‘The Blood’ and consequently Beneath The Altar possesses such uplifting power and majesty. The vocals, solos, riffs and rhythms entwine in a manner that lifts the whole listening experience of the album to another level.
The production and engineering of Becoming The Archetype’s Jason Wisdom have afforded Josh Henderson’s incredible work all the space it needs to breathe and all the power required for it to hit home with maximum emotional impact. Rottweiler Records will unveil Beneath The Altar, this magnificent testament to the adventurous spirit of extreme metal, on August 15th and we can only hope that it will be just the first of many albums to come from Josh Henderson, The Final Witness.
Line-up:
Josh Henderson – all music and vocals
https://www.rottweilerrecords.com/
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100069928882065
Finnish progressive death metal band SARGASSUS is set to release their debut album 'VITRUVIAN RAYS', out in June 13th 2025 via Inverse Records.
The third and last single 'Pahat Veräjät' is unleashed today and it's available on all essential streaming services: https://push.fm/fl/sargassus-pahat
The Band Comments:
"''Pahat Veräjät' is the third and final single before the release of the 'Vitruvian Rays' album. The song is both a departure from the band's usual modus operandi, as it is sung in Finnish, as well as a return to the roots, featuring long atmospheric passages with progressive chord structures. As the song kicks off with ultra-fast blast beats, there is a definite nod towards extreme metal as well. 'Pahat Veräjät' ('The Bad Gates' in english)
references the gates of Tuonela, the cold underworld of Finnish mythology. It tells the story of a journey through the wilderness between the living and the dead, asking the listener if a life's worth can (or should) be measured in wealth, as all material possession will eventually be left behind"
Watch official music video of the first single Spirit of Gravity: https://youtu.be/IZ4S5DrNBgs
Track list:
01. Spirit of Gravity
02. Carving the Veins of God
03. The Lone Idunn Grows in Shade
04. Judgement of the Four
05. Pahat veräjät
06. On the Shoulders of Atlas
07. Vitruvian Rays
08. Zealot
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
https://hexrot-label.bandcamp.com/album/formless-ruin-of-oblivion
HEXROT - “FORMLESS RUIN OF OBLIVION”
Genre: avantgarde
death/black/thrash metal
For fans of: Felgrave, Construct of Lethe, Deathspell Omega, Blut aus Nord, Death, Ulcerate, Veilburner
"Formless Ruin of Oblivion is the second release from Massachusetts duo Hexrot, combining a dense stylistic mélange of death, black, and thrash metal with inventive electronic experimentation and a keen sense of structure. The 35-minute piece flows continuously across 7 tracks, maintaining a constant tension between the harmony and dissonance of its ever-shifting web of musical ideas. Seamlessly interwoven, a bed of modular synthesizer and other digital flourishes run the gamut from clangorous and industrial to warm and ethereal. The immediacy of a live studio recording gives its performances authenticity and power, but careful production ensures you’ll still be discovering new things multiple listens in. To our most fully realized expression to date, we bid you welcome."
Line up
Arkain - Guitars, bass, vocals
Melmoth - Drums, vocals, electronics
Mastered by Colin Marston at Menegroth, the Thousand Caves
Logo by Nat Lacuna @newjunkaesthetic
Album art from “The Garden of Earthly Delights” by Hieronymous Bosch
Track listing
1. What Lies Veiled
2. Heavenward
3. Consecrating Luminous Conflagration
4. Ghostly Retrograde I
5. Clandestine Haunt
6. Ghostly Retrograde II
7. Formless Ruin of Oblivion
Release date - August 29nd, 2025
https://www.facebook.com/transcendingobscurityrecords/
https://www.facebook.com/hexrot
Their distinctive blend of lyricism about war, combined with their relentless, neck-breaking Thrash Metal assault, pays homage to the genre's golden age Gods such as Slayer, Megadeth, Kreator, Exodus and Testament as well as some of the melodies 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.
Details & pre-order: https://t.ly/B3Vrj
https://linktr.ee/mykingdommusic
https://www.facebook.com/xenosa.d.thrash
Finnish Turku-based melodic death metal band FROSTBITE TERROR is set to release new EP later in 2025. The second single 'GEHENNA' is out today and music is available here: https://youtu.be/d_zydWMVtGI
"Massive sounds support furious blasting that won’t leave you cold. The
greatest things in Finland, metal and sauna, are combined like never seen
before. Listen to this tale of a sauna stove opening up a portal to hell and a
face-off with the devil himself!
Gehenna is a kind of survival story from an afterparty where all food and drink is gone. This melodic piece with wall-of-sound guitars is then a good tune to warm up the sauna and enjoy the rest of the night, maybe even mosh listening to the riffs. While dreaming of a delivery of drinks the stove heats up to glowing hot and temperature rises above comfortable, representing hellfire. At that point what else can you do than take a thorough steam bath and relax."
Olli Kuure / Composer
"Sometimes bathing in a sauna escalates to a hellish experience, so why not make a song out of that. Based on a true story (maybe with small embellishments). The song steamrolls forward like many Finnish heavy classics. That makes it a perfect backdrop for telling tall tales about how much heat we can take in the sauna."
Otso Turunen / Lyricist
Listen to Gehenna on streaming services: https://push.fm/fl/frostbite-terror-gehenna
Biography:
Frostbite Terror is a melodic death metal newcomer from Turku, Finland. Since 2022 Frostbite Terror has combined melodeath, thrashy 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
Sebastian Kavón / synths
Composed by Olli Kuure
Lyrics by Otso Turunen
Single cover by Mordiggian Art
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100092156688089
Guten
Tag, has been some time since the last update from the LYCANTHROPIC
CHANTS dungeon .
REPULSIVE FEAST SCANDINAVIA TOUR 2025
REPULSIVE FEAST brings death, grind and gore to Scandinavia in May 2025.
2025.05.28, SWE/Malmö @ Family Pub
2025.05.29, NOR/Oslo @ Last Train
2025.05.30, SWE/Trollhättan @ Backstage
2025.05.31, SWE/Borgholm @ Öland Rots Festival
2025.06.01, DEN/Øster Skerninge @ Strafbar
NEW MERCH AND RECORDS WILL BE AVAILABLE!
New merch items from CRYPTIC BROOD and REPULSIVE FEAST added to our band stores.
Plus more items that arrived and are available from our distro.
SICK FEAST 2025
Let’s celebrate extreme underground musick at Sick Feast 2025. Lycanthropic Chants will present an ugly composition of madness that reeks of death’s breath in Wolfsburg (Germany) at s.v Jugendhaus Ost on 18th October 2025. And everyone who can’t get enough gore spilled is invited to join the warm-up show in Wolfsburg at Sauna-Klub the day before, 17th October 2025.
Band announcements will disgust you over the next weeks. Tickets are available from this location. There are two ticket options:
2-day ticket (main fest at s.v. Jugendhaus Ost on Saturday, 18th October 2025 plus warm-up show at Sauna-Klub on Friday, 17th October 2025)
main fest only ticket
Bands confirmed so far:
FEACES CHRIST (GER)
IMPUGNER (NOR)
PREHISTORIC WAR CULT (GER)
RETORSION (HUN)
RUUN (NOR)
SOVEREIGN (NOR)
TROLLCAVE (ESP)
+ more tba
Upcoming local shows in Wolfsburg (Germany) presented by Lycanthropic Chants
There will be more info coming but for now:
2025.07.30 s.v. Jugendhaus Ost: DIVINE DEFILEMENT (ISL) + BOWEL EVACUATION (GER)
2025.09.05 Sauna-Klub: MISCREANCE (ITA)
2025.09.18 s.v. Jugendhaus Ost: JADE (ESP) + HALLUCINATE (GER)
2025.10.17 Sauna-Klub: Sick Feast 2025 warm-up
2025.10.18 s.v. Jugendhaus Ost: Sick Feast 2025
2025.11.04 s.v. Jugendhaus Ost: tba
2025.11.28 s.v. Jugendhaus Ost: EARTHBONG (GER) + GAYA'S DEMISE (GER)
2026.02.20 s.v. Jugendhaus Ost: tba
https://lycanthropic.de/
Watch the music video to “Saturnine Child” created by Grupa 13 (Behemoth, Amon Amarth etc): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xAOGKk3GRpk
Listen to the single via all streaming services: https://bfan.link/myr-saturninechil
Happy Release Day! SICK OF SOCIETY melden
sich mit ihrer neuen Single „FAHNE IN DEN WIND“ zurück – ein
unmissverständlicher, wütender Punk-Song, der die Ohnmacht der Gegenwart in
rohen Bildern einfängt und zu trotzigem Widerstand aufruft.„No future“ – eigentlich längst nur noch eine Phrase – ist heute wieder erschreckend nah an der Realität. Krieg und Konflikte, die Beschleunigung der Klimakrise, das Wiedererstarken nationalistischer und rechtsextremer Bewegungen sowie der Rückbau sozialer Errungenschaften zeichnen ein bedrückendes Bild. Inmitten dieser Lage wirkt vieles aussichtslos: „Wenn die Welt im Meer versenkt, dann fang ich nicht an zu schwimmen“, heißt es im Songtext.
Statt Resignation setzt SICK OF SOCIETY auf Trotz. Die Band bleibt unbequem, direkt und kompromisslos. Und sie dreht das Bild: Aus dem sprichwörtlichen Fähnchen im Wind wird eine kämpferische Ansage – hart, leidenschaftlich und ungezügelt. „Fahne in den Wind“ ist kein Aufruf zur Hoffnung, die alles entschuldigt – es ist ein klares Statement: Auch wenn der Ausgang ungewiss scheint, sind sie sicher, dass die Idee fortbestehen wird. „Auch wenn wir längst verloren sind, werden wir nicht untergehen“, heißt es eindringlich.
Musikalisch bleibt die Band ihrer Linie treu, geht aber mit diesem Song auch wieder deutlich stärker nach vorne: treibende Gitarren, knallige Riffs und aggressivem Gesang. Der Song verbindet modernen Sound mit klassischer Deutschpunk-Ästhetik und aktuellen politischen Beobachtungen, wirkt dadurch sowohl zeitlos als auch hochaktuell. Am Ende bleibt die Erkenntnis: „Es gibt kein Morgen, für dich und für mich. Es gibt kein Morgen, sie hatten verdammt recht.“
"Fahne in den Wind" auf Spotify:
"Fahne in den Wind" Video auf YouTube: https://youtu.be/cnVbBiEmZCQ
INFRAHUMANO — “DEPTHS OF SUFFERING” (LP)
Genre: Death Metal (from
Autopsy over Morbid Angel or Drawn and Quartered to old Cryptopsy)Country: Spain
Label: Lavadome Productions
Release day: October 31, 2025 (digital), followed by CD version at the end of November
Recorded and mixed at La Cumbre Studios
Mastered by Greg Wilkinson at Earhammer Studios
Tracklist:
1. Across the Void
2. Thrown into the Fire
3. Battalion of Darkness
4. Baptized in Acid
5. Reduced to Fermented Pulp
6. Forced Self Cannibalism
7. Global Degradation
8. The Last Breath
9. Shades of Cruelty
Rejoice in the name of Death Metal decay and brutality. Spain's INFRAHUMANO will take you on a 9-song journey through US, European, South American Death Metal fields and will deliver devastating rhythms, yet memorable, influenced by seminal Death Metal but presented in Infrahumano's own extreme ways. The band's second studio album, Depths of Suffering, is ready to be heard.
For the insiders out there: I have not been this excited about a Death Metal release from Spain since Unnatural, do you remember?
https://lavadome.bandcamp.com/album/depths-of-suffering
https://linktr.ee/infrahumano_DM
https://www.facebook.com/infrahumanodeath
The
new album from UK-based death metal band QRIXKOUR has
arrived. THE WOMB OF THE WORLD is out now on Dark
Descent Records (US) and Invictus Productions (Europe).The Womb of the World is available on CD, vinyl, and cassette at
QRIXKUOR surface once more to bring the crepuscular whispers of 2021’s Poison Palinopsia LP and 2022’s Zoetrope EP to a roaring, terrifying and triumphant crowning crescendo with their 2nd full-length album, entitled The Womb of the World.
Once again recorded, mixed and mastered on familiar ground at Priory Recording Studios in Birmingham, England by Greg Chandler (ESOTERIC) and emblazoned with a much-expanded outer and inner gatefold piece by Zoetrope artist-extraordinaire Santiago Caruso (as well as additional insert art contributed by Nuno Zuki), The Womb of the World further defies the dogmas of death and black metal by dragging them deeper still into the depths of textural and timbral delirium, more so than its predecessors even dared fathom, augmented throughout its 4 chapters by the sinistrous siren song of The Orchestra of the Silent Stars.
The venomous tongues of guest-contributor slithering serendipity herself, Jaded fucking Lungs (ADORIOR) maniacally guide "And You Shall Know Perdition As Your Shrine" into the album’s eponymous climax, a tumultuous ending in fire certain to be the apotheosis of QRIXKUOR’s vision to date.
The Womb of the World is the echo of time tearing itself apart, a dauntless deliverance of dissolution. Perhaps now the seas can be still at last…
Tracklisting:
1. So Spoke the Silent Stars
2. Slithering Serendipity
3. And You Shall Know Perdition as Your Shrine…
4. The Womb of the World
Lineup:
S - Guitars, bass and vocals
D - Drums
www.darkdescentrecords.com
https://invictusproductions.net/
www.facebook.com/qrixkuor
KAMI
NO IKARI – “DIVINE EXCUSE”Heaven falls. Hell answers! DIVINE EXCUSE is the most merciless strike yet from KAMI NO IKARI—a furious blend of epic melodies and death metal ferocity, crowned by a monstrous guest feature from the voice of BENIGHTED.
This is melodic deathcore metal at its most unholy—anthemic riffs meet blastbeat carnage, choirs clash with brutality, and every scream is a nail in the coffin of false salvation. Majestic, violent, and deeply blasphemous, it channels the rage of bands like BEHEMOTH, FLESHGOD APOCALYPSE, and HYPOCRISY—without losing its own twisted identity.
DIVINE EXCUSE is not a song. It’s a reckoning. Prepare for judgment.
WHITE RITUAL – “RITUAL LUST”
Where passion turns to ashes.
Ritual Lust fuses darkwave, synthwave, and industrial rock into a feverish storm of sound and emotion.
Hailing from France, WHITE RITUAL deliver their unique sound signature and visuals — led by the haunting voice of their frontwoman Lily, whose performance burns with both sensuality and sorrow.
This is where love bleeds, lust devours, and everything sacred burns. Give in to the ritual. Let it consume you.
https://www.darktunes.com/en/
You can pre-order it at: https://t.ly/JNH6tWe also reveal the 10 gems that enrich this work:
1. Stateless Journey
2. Origins Of Light
3. The Crucible
4. Night Torn
5. Dissonant Void
6. Baiterek
7. Ov Seas & Seeds
8. In A Dream
9. Come Undone
10. Brother Of Sleep
Infusing moods ranging from dark and psychedelic, to heavy and galloping riffs, "In Essence Divided" is an intense and captivating album inspired by the roots of Progressive Metal from the early 70's, by Avantgarde Black Metal of the last decade, by the melodic Metal of the 90's.
The album was mixed and mastered by Raphaël Bovey from Switzerland, known for his work with Monkey3, Nostromo, Gojira, Samael among his extensive discography and features several guests that we will reveal to you soon.
"In Essence Divided" will delight fans of Progressive Metal à la OPETH, but also those enjoying an uncanny mix of styles and influences from PINK FLOYD to BLOOD INCANTATION, from SAMAEL to GOJIRA!
https://linktr.ee/mykingdommusic
https://www.facebook.com/NightshadeMetal
US
progressive metal innovators SPIRAL FRACTURE unleash
their third single & video "BURNING" alongside
a compelling lyric video. The track comes from their eagerly awaited album
GRACE IN DECAY, due via Wormholedeath.“Burning” is a revenge anthem forged from grief and loss. The track explores the transformation of sorrow into fiery resolve, blending crushing riffs, pounding drums, and soaring vocals into a narrative of poetic brutality. It’s metal with depth, a song that lingers in the mind and strikes at the core of human emotion.
Stream the single here: https://orcd.co/burningsingle
Pre-save "Grace in Decay": https://orcd.co/graceindecay
About Spiral Fracture
Spiral Fracture is a progressive metal band that bridges the past and future of the genre. Their sound blends thunderous drums, soul-shaking bass, and atmospheric guitar textures with the soaring clarity of a classically trained alto vocalist. Inspired by the Fibonacci spiral, their music mirrors the fractures of modern society through a fusion of prog, rock, death, black, and power metal.
Featuring David Givens (guitar), Brian Fisher (drums), Brian Tanner (bass), and Javier Ramos (vocals), the band creates a precise yet primal sonic tapestry. Now managed by Extreme Management Group, Spiral Fracture is set to expand their reach and connect with listeners worldwide.
https://www.youtube.com/@spiralfracture
https://www.spiralfracturemetal.com
https://www.facebook.com/spiralfracturemusic
Listen to the album on streaming services: https://push.fm/fl/mourniaty-musta-maa
Karulainen wrote Musta Maa over a span of several years. During those years demos were discarded, but Karulainen knew a good song when he wrote one. Those songs ended up forming an album that described the mindset of the songwriter: angry, bleak and rough around the edges.
"-Feels like this album has an edge that is far too uncommon on todays music scene", Karulainen states.
Karulainen describes Musta Maa as being ”bleak in the right way” and also different in its mid-tempo landscape, where you can hear influences from bands such as Ajattara (FIN), Dimmu Borgir (NO) or Carach Angren (NED). Combining these influences an album was born that looks and sounds exactly like its creator.
"-If something didn’t please me, I’d redo it to my own liking. Even though there is a full band playing on this album, I’d still use my veto-right when needed. These are my songs, after all. I call Mourniaty a ”democracy with a gentle, dictatorial touch”."
Biography:
When you get fed up with Christianity and Paganism starts to arouse your interest, interesting things are often created. Sometimes this process needs an accelerant, which is exactly what happened when Karulainen and Metällinen found themselves to be merged in the same family tree. Now, what else would fresh, Finnish relatives do but make aggressive noises together? This gave an outlet for the music Karulainen had already been writing.
Finnish Mourniaty began its life as a smoldering project already in 2015. It burst into raging fire five years later, when situations in life permitted concentrating on music full-time. When bass player Tenho joined the group in 2022, Mourniaty finally became a real band instead of two men with backing tracks.
Karulainen describes Mourniaty’s music as black metal, which combines mid-tempo grooves and even symphonic arrangements combined with lyrics sung in both Finnish and English, which revolve around themes of Paganism and Anti-Christianity. The debut album, “Musta maa” (Black Earth), was released thru Inverse records on digital platforms and in cd-format in November of 2025. What a perfect soundtrack for the darkest season of the year.
Track list:01. Ajan saattama
02. Musta maa
03. All Your Lies
04. Aika Roudan
05. Shrines
06. Kyynelten virta
07. Seventh Seal
08. A Son of the Plague
09. Sodomia
10. Pyhä on valani
Mixed by Karulainen & Joona Rinne / Deep Noise Studios
Mastered by Saku Moilanen / Deep Noise Studios
Album cover by Karulainen
Line-up:
Metällinen - drums
Tenho - bass
Liekkiö - guitar
Karulainen - vocals & guitar
https://mourniaty.bandcamp.com/
https://www.facebook.com/mourniaty
Slovak
instrumentalists ABSTRACT return after 11 years
with a new album to celebrate their 30 years on the metal scene.ABSTRACT – “MONOGRAM”
Label: Pařát Productions
Style: Instrumental metal
Type: Digipak (500pcs), special collector´s box (100 pcs)
Release date: 29.11. 2025
Pre-orders start: 1.11. 2025
ABSTRACT is the only band that Pařát Productions will release a studio album for this year. The collaboration between the band and Pařát Productions began in 2014 with the album "Lightheory" and continues to this day.
ABSTRACT is a Slovak band that has been playing instrumental metal since 1995 - meaning no vocals.
The album "Monogram" will be released by Pařát Productions on 29.11. 2025 as a digipak with a 16-page booklet. A limited edition collector's box is also available in Pařátshop https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k_XegeI1c6A
Pre-orders, including merchandise, started on 1.11. at www.paratshop.cz
First singl from new album "Monogram" listen on the Pařát Productions YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k_XegeI1c6A
www.paratshop.cz
www.facebook.com/ParatMagazine
A
new occult/doom rock act, DROWNED IN SILVER, has unveiled
their debut album “MOTHERS”, which is out now via Pagan
Records in CD, LP and digital formats. Listen to the album in full on YouTube: https://youtu.be/bDGQzLvV62I
“Mothers” is also available on all streaming platforms.
The band previously released a music video to the track "Waves of Sorrow", which is a powerful testament to the band’s signature sound, blending the dark atmospheres of occult and doom rock with a distinct gothic touch. The music video, created in collaboration with the artists from Zaćma Visual Studio and the Kraków-based dance group Morphos, visually captures the song’s intensity and mood.
Drowned in Silver is a new project formed by seasoned musicians from the black metal and experimental music scenes. Their music finds a unique balance between occult rock and trance-like expression, drawing inspiration from the spiritual intensity of artists like The Devil’s Blood, Dead Can Dance and Wardruna.
https://www.pagan-records.com
https://www.facebook.com/paganrecords
https://www.facebook.com/drownedinsilver
Baltimore (MD) - One-man Melodic Doom Metal outfit, ORCHID THRONE, will release debut full-length album, BURIED IN BLACK, on January 9, 2026! The project consists solely of Nicholas Bonsanto (Lör, Empress, Helianthus, Barren) who performs the music, as well as producing, mixing and mastering the album.
FFO: Swallow the Sun, Anathema, Woods of Ypres, Novembers Doom, Draconian
The album's first single, "Dreamworld," will be available November 16 on all streaming platforms. Album pre-orders will be available at https://orchidthrone.bandcamp.com/ on the same day.
After nearly 17 years of playing supporting roles in various bands, Nicholas Bonsanto (Lör, Empress, Helianthus, Barren) is proud to make his debut as a solo artist as the man behind Orchid Throne. Bonsanto not only wrote and performed all of the music for Buried in Black, but also produced, mixed, and mastered the album.
While not a concept album, Buried in Black weaves themes of anxiety, depression, fear of death, and the search for life’s meaning throughout its lyrics. The title describes both the music itself and the feelings that Bonsanto has kept buried within for years. It may sound bleak, but what is buried in black will be set free and brought to light on January 9.
“This album is a long time coming for me,” said Bonsanto. “For more than a decade, I collected little recordings of ideas in the hope that one day they’d be useful. I could not be more proud of myself for how the album came out and for all of the things I have learned along the way.”
Bonsanto's Musical Journey to Buried in Black:
“As a musician performing in bands since I was 16, people who know me have seen me play a supportive role, and hear my musical contributions to my bands. But not everyone knows that I have always dreamed of releasing a record of my own. I am passionate about all kinds of music, and while I love playing in my current bands, doom metal is a big love that I long felt like I had no outlet for.
“While I’ve honed my songwriting abilities over the years, I began this project with zero knowledge of how to produce a record on my own. I introduced Orchid Throne to the world one year ago on my birthday with only one song done. Over the past year, I have finished writing, recording, and producing my entire debut record. I have finally achieved this goal and it's even better than I ever imagined it could be. It means so much to me to get this out there, to truly reflect who I am as an artist, and I’m already excited to create more.”
Track
Listing:1. Dreamworld
2. Ephemerality
3. What Defines us
4. Moonlight Revelry
5. Guilt
6. Breath of Autumn
7. With Promise
Credits:
Album artwork painted by Ryan Gassaway.
Music and Lyrics written by Nick Bonsanto.
Produced, Mixed and Mastered by Nick Bonsanto.
All instruments performed by Nick Bonsanto.
Flute on “Breath of Autumn” and “With Promise” performed by Mary Beck.
Orchid Throne is:
Nicholas Bonsanto - All instruments.
Bio:
Orchid Throne is a Melodic Doom Metal one-man band created by Nicholas Bonsanto (Lör, Empress, Helianthus, Barren) based out of Baltimore, Maryland. Orchid Throne is set to release its debut full-length album on January 9, 2026, titled Buried in Black. The album features a spellbinding variety of dark, heavy, and emotional material that beckons you to fall into the endless black. Drawing influence from a range of sounds such as melodic death metal, black metal, progressive rock, and folk, Orchid Throne is music from the heart for fellow souls who need
it most.
https://linktr.ee/orchidthrone
Label: Xtreem MusicRelease date: february 5th 2026
Genre: Death Metal
For fans of: Entombed | Ribspreader | Grave | Vomitory
What is man but a short-lived parasite, a brief flickering of light in the long, long aeons of darkness…for those who dwell in the deep places of the Earth, all mankind’s endeavours – his childlike learning, his shining towers and imbecilic weapons, his self applauded works of art – are unworthy of note or notice. They slumbered; dreaming their epoch spanning dreams in their temples of silence, whispering their strange sorceries, long before man dragged himself from the primeval swamps. And they will dream on in the times to come, while the stars grow cold and as mankind rots.
The Scandinavian Warmachine rolls on! After twenty seven years, thirteen full length studio albums and an ever growing brood of EPs, split releases, live albums and compilations Paganizer still sound adrenalized, bloodstained and glorious! It seems that Rogga Johansson still wakes every morning with a new batch of rotten riffs hatched inside his head, clawing to get out into the world…and album number fourteen is ready to lay waste to all that stands in its path. It’s time for As Mankind Rots!
Paganizer make two kinds of records – good ones and great ones – and from the explosive beginning of title track and first single, ‘As Mankind Rots’, it’s obvious that with this album they are hitting greatness. There’s no intro, no samples, it’s just headfirst into riffs and mayhem; pure Swedish death metal magnificence! From that opening salvo on there is not a moment which is anything less than definitive death metal. You could explain real, unadulterated death metal to the uninitiated by simply handing them this album to listen to. Every vocal punctuation, every roar, every drumbeat every goddamn riff is exactly what you want it to be. From the supremely catchy ‘Put On Your Gasmask’, with its wailing air raid siren to ‘Hollow’s crawl through lightless tunnels; ‘Afterworld’s searing guitar solo and atmosphere to revel in, drown in, to the rampaging, breathless fury of ‘The Rotting End’ - As Mankind Rots is headbanging classic after headbanging classic. Rogga’s voice is as powerful as his riffs and Paganizer have never sounded better. A nice surprise to finish the album is a new recording of ‘Vanans Makt’, which appeared on the Compiled Ammunition compilation back in 2020, with guest vocals from Bulten of Swedish punk band Lastkaj 14.
Mixed and mastered by long term collaborator Ronnie Björnström, who has also applied his magic touch to other Rogga Johansson projects like Ribspreader, Those Who Bring The Torture and Revolting, As Mankind Rots simply could not sound any better. The package is completed by the haunting artwork of Ivan Bragin (The Gathering, October Tide, Woods Of Ypres etc) and will be released by Xtreem Music on CD, 12"LP Cassette & Digital formats on February 5th. For all fans of real death metal – this is unmissable!
Line-up:
Rogga Johansson - Guitars, Vocals
Matte Fiebig - Drums
Dennis Blomberg - Lead Guitars
Martin Klasén - Bass
https://www.xtreemmusic.com/
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Label: Xtreem MusicRelease date: december 4th 2025
Genre: Progressive Death/Thrash Metal
For fans of: Death | Anacrusis | Coroner | Watchtower
One more voyage of exploration, one more combination of chemicals, one more step into the forbidden darkness…one more ‘immoral’ experiment. There is no right or wrong here on this frontier, there is only the light of knowledge, the thrill of discovery and the grasping of power. Warnings are just challenges to courage and laws only bind those too weak to break them. Is the essence of our humanity really so great a price to pay when the reward is the ultimate understanding of everything? Is it not time to transcend the natural order, the chains of conscience that have bound us and leave this world behind…in ruins if that is what must be…
A union of two prodigious talents - Alessandro Gargivolo and Erymanthon Seth – Jester Majesty create music to fire the imagination and astound the senses. Formed in early 2024 by Alessandro Gargivolo when his musical ambitions began to extend into territories beyond the remit of his band, thrashers Alchemist, a first EP Plains Of Heaven appeared later that year. Erymanthon Seth (Apocalypse) contributed to the Plains Of Heaven EP and a full partnership with Alessandro Gargivolo soon developed. Now the breathtaking results of that partnership can be revealed; a majestic concept album of stunning progressive metal that deals with mankind’s insatiable thirst for knowledge and ongoing battle against the limitations that restrain him – Infinite Measure, Finite Existence…
The heavy, insistent and rhythmic introduction of ‘Zero-Point Collapse’ opens the door to an album that defies any attempt to provide a simple summation of its contents. The huge, shifting riffs and elaborate leads of ‘Echoes Of π’ sublimely illustrate the blend of outstanding musicianship and songcraft which lies at the heart of the Jester Majesty sound. The individual abilities at play open up vast possibilities for the songs, creating music that is limited only by the scope of the imagination. Each song is unique within itself and yet they are all intrinsically connected – working wonderfully as individual pieces but staggeringly so as a collective whole. It’s an exhilarating experience to ride the storm-tossed seas of ‘Married To The Masterplan’, with so much to absorb, so much to hear, layer upon layer of sound, with the powerful chorus an anchor in the tumult. Infinite Measure, Finite Existence is constantly evolving and changing forms and the individual songs are microcosms of that process, metamorphosising as they progress, pools mirroring the tides of an ocean. Each musical element of Jester Majesty is of the highest quality, from the superb vocals to the mesmerising guitar work to the overwhelming drums and ‘φinal Jest’ is the perfect ending to an album of superlative accomplishment. It leaves you with a hunger to revisit the many paths of Infinite Measure…, a feeling that you could uncover a whole new experience by listening with a slightly different focus. There are near limitless secrets to be found in the realms of this indisputable masterpiece of progressive metal.
Mixed and mastered by Nikola Zanev (Other Night Fears, Mudcrab) to allow every facet of this intricate musical jewel to shine and adorned in the powerful artwork of Vini Vhummel (Kairos, Entormus etc), Infinite Measure, Finite Existence will be released by Xtreem Music, on CD and digital formats, on December 4th. This is one album that simply cannot be ignored.
Line-up:
Alessandro Gargivolo - Guitars/Bass/Vocals
Erymanthon Seth – Lead Guitar/Keyboards
*composition credit to Emiliano Ostertag on ‘φinal Jest’
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The video was written, directed, and edited by drummer Grace Perez, and produced by Eye N Eye Productions.
Check "Whore's Grave" at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e-hfTh1gd2Y
Fully formed in 2024, PRECIOUS BLOOD brings together three veterans of the NYC scene - AJ – guitar, vocals (Jesus Knevil, Snake Canyon), Dave Kramer – bass, vocals (Blood Feast, Suaka, Stanley), and Grace Perez – drums, vocals (The Wickedexorcist). The band’s shared love of doom and underground metal is expressed in an unholy concoction of rum-soaked riffs, brutal lyrics, and mystical tribal sounds.
With a signature sound best described as Blackened Caribbean Doom, PRECIOUS BLOOD delivers a unique blend of doom and thrash metal influenced tone, mixed with lyrical themes that draw profound inspiration from the enduring spirit of the Caribbean, shaped by brutal history of colonization, unwavering resilience of its people, and exploration of the darker aspects of human existence, including death, contemplation of mortality and the complexities of human suffering.
For fans of monstrous riffs, horror-inspired visuals, and genre-bending metal.
Tracklist:1) False Prophets
2) Bludgeoned & Charred
3) Footsteps of Babylon
4) Shadow of the Cross
5) Cemetery Burn
6) Old Man Abaddon
7) El Muerte
8) Whore’s Grave
False Prophets was recorded and mixed by Joe Hogan at Captain’s Cove Catskills Studios with mastering and additional engineering by AJ Tissian (The Wave Lab). The album was produced by Joe Hogan and PRECIOUS BLOOD. Album cover photo by Mia. Cover layout by PRECIOUS BLOOD.
Line-Up:
AJ -Guitar, Vocals
Grace Perez - Drums, Backing Vocals
Dave Kramer - Bass, Backing Vocals
https://linktr.ee/preciousbloodband
With Crimson Hallows, Screams Of Tranquility deliver a furious yet deeply emotional full-length that marks the next chapter in the saga around the Bloodshades and the hunter's heir caught between frost, blood, and redemption.
Each track bleeds with the band’s trademark fusion of melodic death metal, blackened thrash, and symphonic despair. Written and produced entirely by Marc P. Prohaska, the album captures the sound of torment transforming into triumph: haunting orchestrations, relentless double-kicks, and vocals that tear through the veil between rage and melancholy.
Crimson Hallows is not just another record - it's a reckoning. Born from frost and blood, it carries both the curse and the cure. Between ruin and rebirth - this is where the hunt begins again."
Biography"Screams Of Tranquility" stands as the dynamic brainchild led by the gifted Marc P. Prohaska, a 29-year-old musician based in the idyllic foothills of the Austrian Alps in Upper Austria. This captivating project delves deep into the narratives of a society marred by excess, laying bare its hypocrisies, collective folly, and the gradual erosion of humanity.
Marc's musical palette is a vibrant fusion of influences, melding Scandinavian melodic death, American thrash, and hints of black metal. With deft craftsmanship, he intertwines pulsating rhythms and intricate orchestrations, weaving a spellbinding tapestry of sound.
From his beginnings as a musician at the age of 18, Marc has explored diverse musical avenues, ranging from pop-punk to rock and metal cover bands. However, it was through the emergence of Screams Of Tranquility that his artistic vision truly blossomed. In 2019, Marc graduated as a recording, mixing, and mastering engineer from HOFA College, now operating his own successful mixing and mastering business as a freelancer.
While Screams Of Tranquility is a solo endeavor, questions about the absence of additional band members only underscore Marc's proficiency and the effectiveness of his approach to "running SOT as if it were a fully occupied band." His unwavering dedication and skill shine through in every aspect of his work.
For those in search of authentic, meticulously crafted music that transcends the confines of mainstream melodic death metal, replete with searing leads, impassioned vocals, and profound thematic depth, Screams Of Tranquility stands as a beacon of artistic excellence worthy of exploration.
https://www.sodeh.ca/
https://www.facebook.com/ScreamsOfTranquility
Label: SelfmaderecordsRelease date: december 26th 2025
Genre: Punk Rock
For fans of: Electric Six | Iggy Pop | Toyah | Zodiac Mindwarp & The Love Reaction
"We’re the sound of a sun made of lightning on fire..."
Exploding out of the great white north, in a dazzling burst of stardust and exuberance, rebellion and radiance, come Toronto’s punk rock riders of the astral plane, Hot Apollo. After lighting up the Toronto club scene for over a decade with songs that transport audiences to realms of euphoria, the city’s self proclaimed ‘shiniest band’ are about to deliver their cerebral shock to the world. New album Against The Odds Because We’re Gods is coming and it’s time to join the Hot Apollo revolution!
“Exploding stars join our choir...”
The album opens in a burst of electrifying guitar, boldly heading straight into the band’s ‘superhero cartoon theme song’, the anthemic and irresistible ‘We’re Hot Apollo’ where a languid vocal rides on crisp drumming and punk vibes and a searing solo tears across the sky. From that blazing beginning Hot Apollo take you on a tour of driving grooves, flamboyant guitar embellishments, enfolding atmospheres and choruses that feel like you’ve known them all your life. From the slinky, sliding riffs of ‘Priorities’, a song that walks the margins between playful and defiant, to the dream state dance of ‘Slayance’; from ‘Beltane’, made to make you move with its cool lead guitar wandering through a patchwork of neon glow and shadow, to the metal edge and galloping rhythms of ‘Gjallarbu’. Every song on Against The Odds Because We’re Gods occupies its own unique space, but they are all united by the irrepressible, irresistible spirit of Hot Apollo. The final two songs on the album – ‘Stop Drop Rock ‘n’ Roll’ and ‘Never Stay Down’ – rock hard and joyously, leaving you energised, renewed and alive, before this band of maverick marauders head back to the stars from whence they came.
“Louder than thunder! We’re a sparkle storm…”
The vibrant sound of Against The Odds… was captured by renowned Canadian producer Scotty Komer of the band Boys Night Out, who has worked with the likes of Protest The Hero and Silverstein. Every voice in the Hot Apollo choir gets to speak and bathe in the spotlight – from the full figured bass to the snapping drums, the fizzing guitars to the sonorous vocals – and the result is effervescent. The album will be released by SelfMadeRecords on December 26th on CD, LP and Digital formats – the perfect party to end the year…and everyone’s invited!
“We’re Hot Apollo! We’re all Hot Apollo!”
Line-up:
Jaymes - Vocals
Tobi - Bass
Monet - Lead Guitar
Diego - Drums
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Label: Comatose MusicRelease date: january 16th 2026
Genre: Brutal Death Metal
For fans of: Cannibal Corpse | Skinless | Devourment | Disentomb
Within the long, dark corridors of my mind there are numberless doors, all locked tight, concealing the prisoner’s of my heart’s creation. In these rooms I vent my passions, bathe in the screams, dissect and desecrate, peel and penetrate, lose myself in a fantasy of blood and power. And for as long as I can remember this has been enough for me; my internal dungeon paradise. But now I realise it has all just been a preparation, a gentle tuition, the beginning of my manifest destiny. The time has come to step outside and share my dreams with others…
It’s been more than five years since Houston’s Architectural Genocide released their cataclysmic debut album, the raging brutality of Cordyceptic Anthropomorph, but time has not mellowed them or soothed the temperament of their inner beast. If anything, their long awaited second album is an even more dangerous, vicious creation that adds an unnerving, skin crawling terror to their trademark elixir of darkness and depravity. Prepare yourself for the fearsome assault of Malignant Cognition!
Opening with ‘Precursor To Bloodshed’, a litany of horrors over a nerve-grinding riff, there is a sense of suppressed violence, silently screaming to be unleashed…and that unleashing comes with ‘Coercion Into Carnality’, an irresistible weight that drags you down into a mire of torture and sickness, shifting from the methodical to the frenzied with the unpredictability of a broken mind. And from here the remorseless attack continues unabated – from the slow motion compression of the internal organs blended with lacerating savagery of ‘Trophies For My Murders’, to the surging, stabbing ‘Zed Requiem’ – tormenting with a pitiless curiosity, devoid of empathy – on to the shocking climax of ‘Stuffed Under Floorboards’. This is perhaps the most potent combination of chilling atmosphere and punishing riffing that Architectural Genocide have yet invoked, a true monster of a song, meticulous in its dismembering delivery.
Encased in the superb artwork of Rudi Yanto (Devastrosity, E-Force, Perveration etc) and Den Yudi (Decrepitation, Realm Of Chaos, Rotting Demise etc), the perfect visual depiction of the soul-eating madness within, Malignant Cognition will be let loose by Comatose Music on January 16th. Mixed and mastered at Southwing Audio (Oceans Of Slumber, Stabbing etc) for maximum impact, Malignant Cognition serves up a banquet of Architectural Genocide’s inimitable brutality. The New Year will begin with a brutal death metal holocaust!
Line-up:
Daniel Brockway - Vocals
Matt Day - Bass
Tom Savage - Guitar
Nat Conner - Drums
https://www.comatosemusic.com/
https://www.facebook.com/architecturalgenocide/
San Antonio (TX) - U.S. Hateful Death Metal band, CALCRAFT, recently signed to Lifeforce Records are set to release their debut album, REBORN THROUGH TORTURE, on November 21st digitally, with physical album release on January 30th.
The band now return with the second single from the new effort, PERPETUALLY STABBED. Calcraft also shot a music video for the new song, in style of 1990’s Death Metal videos.
Calcraft takes it's lyrical inspiration from Giallo horror and classic American slasher films. This is not a brand new frontier for American Death Metal, but more of a continuation of it's honored tradition. Comparable to the tropes horror audiences are accustomed to when seeing a new film at the cinema. Perpetually Stabbed could be seen as the apex of this thematic homage of horror for the album; it's the band at it's most visceral.
With the uncompromising credo “Unrelenting death metal. No trends. No mercy.” CALCRAFT define their sound - and with their debut album "Reborn Through Torture", they deliver a merciless statement against anything watered-down or trend-driven.
The Texas-based outfit stands for raw, hate-fueled death metal, deeply rooted in the legacy of Immolation, Suffocation, and Incantation. But CALCRAFT go further: their songs are steeped in dark atmosphere, thrashy aggression, and a cinematic violence that feels ripped straight from the bloodiest scenes of Giallo and slasher films.
Their name is no coincidence - William Calcraft, England’s infamous executioner, serves as a grim source of inspiration. Like their namesake, CALCRAFT show no mercy: their music is an auditory noose, each track an execution. "Reborn Through Torture" is a blood-soaked manifesto of riffs, madness, and horror, dragging the listener into a world of pain and cinematic carnage.
Each song tells a story - of insanity, torture, and final breaths. CALCRAFT don’t aim to entertain; they aim to disturb. Their goal is to create a threatening sonic landscape that sounds like “a blood-soaked soundtrack to the final scene you never survive.”
Those who face this album won’t be spared. CALCRAFT hold themselves to their own brutal standard - and deliver death metal in its most relentless, uncompromising form.
CALCRAFT REBORN THROUGH TORTURE OUT NOVEMBER 21ST
Track Listing
1. Satisfying Strangulation
2. Fuck Blade
3. Slovakian Carnage
4. Perpetually Stabbed
5. Interlude
6. Wolves Sight
7. Purest Pain
8. Carving Flesh
9. Outro
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US death metal band Glorious Depravity have unveiled another track from their upcoming album which upholds their high standards for old school, thrashy death metal. No Clean Singing premiered it at https://www.nocleansinging.com/2025/10/20/an-ncs-premiere-glorious-depravity-necrobotic-enslavement/ and here's an excerpt from it - "It’s an exhilarating thing to hear, made even more thrilling by the hard-slugging and fast-firing drumwork."
Glorious Depravity have also announced a US tour for the promotion of their new album
Nov 15 - (TBA)
Nov 16 - Grand Rapids MI, Morning Ritual
Nov 17 - Chicago IL, Sleeping Village
Nov 18 - Indianapolis IN, Black Circle
Nov 19 - Louisville KY, Mag Bar
Nov 20 - Asheville NC, The Odd
Nov 21 - Raleigh NC, Chapel of Bones
Nov 22 - Richmond VA, Fuzzy Cactus
All shows with Wretched Blessing
Flyer by Caroline Harrison
Photo by Suren Karapetyan
GLORIOUS
DEPRAVITY – “DEATH NEVER SLEEPS”Genre - Death metal with thrash metal touches
For fans of - Cannibal Corpse, Monstrosity, Vader, Deicide, Sinister, Decapitated, Power Trip
With an illustrious lineup featuring members of Pyrrhon, Gravesend, Woe, Scarcity
and more, one can safely presume that Glorious Depravity would know their way around extreme metal music. And they deliver in spades; they have come up with an album that showcases the best elements of death metal, even with its roots in the old school sound and the music tinged with thrash metal influences. In comparison to their debut, they have refined and upgraded their music and have left no stone unturned for this one. The meticulously written music is more impactful and powerful than ever before and they seem to have found more of their identity on this one. With recording and mixing done by Joe Cincotta (Suffocation, Obituary) and mastering by Ryan Williams (The Black Dahlia Murder), the album sounds tremendous and is an absolute delight to listen to - being clear, resonant, and robust. To top things off, a painting of the legendary artist Dan Seagrave adorns this release. A death metal fan could die happy right now. "Death Never Sleeps" is undoubtedly a significant release in the style, one that will be remembered for a long time for being a top-tier, near-flawless, invigorating death metal album.
Line up
Doug Moore (Pyrrhon, Scarcity, Seputus) - Vocals
Matt Mewton (Woe) - Guitars
George Paul (Gravesend) - Guitars
John McKinney (Woe) - Bass
Chris Grigg (Woe) - Drums
Recorded and mixed by Joe Cincotta (Suffocation, Obituary) at Full Force Recording
Mastered by Ryan Williams (The Black Dahlia Murder)
Artwork by Dan Seagrave (Morbid Angel, Malevolent Creation)
Band pic taken by Suren Karapetyan
Track listing
1. Slaughter the Gerontocrats
2. Stripmined Flesh Extractor view
3. Freshkills Poltergeist view
4. Sulphrous Winds (Howling Through Christendom)
5. Scourged by the Wings of the Fell Destroyer
6. The Devouring Dust
7. Carnage at the Margins
8. Necrobotic Enslavement
9. Death Never Sleeps
Official release date - November 7th, 2025
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Thanks a lot for your support! Kunal Choksi (label owner) Transcending Obscurity
Label: Filosofem RecordsRelease date: november 2025
Genre: Atmospheric Black Metal
For fans of: Summoning | Avrigus | Empyrium | Eldamar
All that we were may have faded from the concrete streets, choked in smoke, our identity fractured and fragmented by the onslaught of modernity…but far from the boxes that enclose us and the algorithms that dictate our desires and direct our thoughts, beneath the trees, on the mountain tops, in the arms of the undying winds that traversed the world when the old gods walked, in the light of the moon and the dark of the shadows…we are eternal.
WitcheR emerged, as if from the pages of Hungarian folklore, back in 2010 and have since crafted an array of bewitching music, steeped in the history and mythology of their homeland. 2022s Lélekharang was a pivotal moment in the band’s career, lifting WitcheR to a new level creatively and it was followed by the remarkable 2024 EP of classical music adaptations entitled Boszorkányszimfóniák. Now it is time to unveil the next chapter in the tale of WitcheR – Ӧröklét…
“This record is not merely music — it is a gateway. Whoever crosses it will never be the same again. It is a moment of realization, when one understands that everything fades… and yet, everything remains eternal.” – WitcheR
Ӧröklét begins with the rich, haunting keys and powerful, mid-paced riffs of ‘Ӧrökség’ (Heritage) and with its air of majesty, melancholy and reflection, entwined in mystery and moonlight, it seems steeped in the very essence of all that word implies. Listening to WitcheR is like slipping into a dream and that has never been more true than with Ӧröklét. ‘Szélhozó’ (Windbringer) overflows with a spellbinding romanticism and the dual vocals of Gere Karola and Neubauer Roland – rather than dominating the music – slip between its textured layers like dryad spirits between the trees. This is WitcheR at their most beautiful and evocative. ‘Röghöz kötött’ (Soil-bound) and stately title track ‘Ӧröklét’ (Eternity) both move with the measured steps of medieval dances, courtly and chivalric. They draw out vast depths of emotion, in such contrast to the shallowness of modern society. With its weight, value and artistic worth WitcheR create music that stands outside of time. The album concludes with a reworking of Franz Schubert’s ‘Piano Trio No. 2 - Andante con moto’, which shows the gift that WitcheR have for interpreting classical pieces with respect for and understanding of the original music, whilst still transforming these masterful compositions into something entirely WitcheR in character. Something that could be crass in the hands of another band becomes breathtaking through the application of WitcheR’s subtle sorcery. With Ӧröklét, WitcheR have continued down their characterful path of atmospheric dark metal, becoming ever more unique and moving further beyond imitation; a precious and irreplaceable jewel in the world of imaginative, passionate music.
Adorned in the enthralling sepia toned imagery of Balázs Pénzes of Grafit & Hamu Artworks (Korp, Vrag, Siculicidium etc), who also provided the visual elements for Lélekharang and Boszorkányszimfóniák, the digital, cassette and CD versions of Ӧröklét were released by Filosofem Records on November 4th and the vinyl edition will follow, from Beverina Productions, coming late November. Let your eyes close and feel the world slip away as WitcheR lead you down forest paths, past lakes of crystal waters to a place where magic is in the air and reality is all that it is meant to be.
Line-up:
Gere Karola – Synths/Vocals
Neubauer Roland – Guitars/Drums/Vocals
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Label:
Vic RecordsRelease date: november 28th 2025
Genre: Black Metal
For fans of: Venom | Emperor | Cradle Of Filth | Varathron
Throughout the 1990s black metal was spreading around the globe like an irresistible plague. Covens of corpse-painted disciples of the dark sprang up everywhere, from the icy fjords of Norway to the sun-baked climes of Greece. And the country where the very concept of black metal was first created was no exception – England, the home of Venom, the first, the black metal gods, was spawning its own new breed of devils. In the vanguard of the British legions, alongside co-conspirators Cradle Of Filth, were Thus Defiled. After two vicious demos, Blasphemous Coven and Enchanted By The Dark One, both released in 1993, Thus Defiled then unleashed two seminal works of raw, atmospheric blasphemy that have remained revered and treasured in the black metal underground ever since…1995s Through The Impure Veil Of Dawn and 1997s Wings Of The Nightstorm. Thus Defiled would go on to create more finely crafted and sophisticated albums later in their career, in particular the devastating Daemonspawn, but their first two albums held something special. Born from a youthful fervour and passionate dedication to the dark heart of black metal, they retain strong musical links to the first wave of the genre, most notably the mighty Venom and both are shrouded in a primal, shadowed atmosphere that has endeared them to fans for the last thirty years.
Now, these long unavailable classics of metal’s darkest sub-genre are finally to be re-released. Vic Records, whose roots go back to the same early ‘90s era as Thus Defiled themselves, will relight the black flame on November 28th and set loose Through The Impure Veil Of Dawn and Wings Of The Nightstorm into the world once more.
These two albums have long since secured their place in the annals of black metal history and their power and presence remains undiminished by the passing decades. The wild, black chaos of Through The Impure Veil Of Dawn shows that ‘metal’ was always as important as the ‘blackness’ for Thus Defiled; demonstrated in the epic thunder of ‘Under Blackening Horizons’ and the atmospheric title track. And even at this early stage in the band’s development their ambition, their reaching for grandeur can be found in ‘A Crimson Vision In The Glade Of Shadowfire’ and the classically influenced ‘Fear Us For We Are The Darkness’. Fittingly the debut concludes with its most accomplished and creative track – ‘Darkness Rape The Tranquil Shore Of Eternity’ – which lights the way to the dramatic developments of Wings Of The Nightstorm. Thus Defiled’s second album is where the band really took flight in terms of what would become their fierce, intense, melodic, riff driven black metal. The songs are longer, more complex and involved, yet still with that instant impact of metallic power. The likes of ‘(Angelblood) The Tears Of An Age Now Dead’ and ‘Empire Of Souls Bleeding’ showed that Thus Defiled were more than just standard bearers for a nascent British black metal scene, they were a force that could contend on the global stage.
Both albums have been carefully restored and remastered by Thus Defiled’s Paul C. and come with new liner notes written by Officium Triste’s Pim Blankenstein. What makes these reissues utterly essential for long standing admirers of Thus Defiled though are the bonus tracks which supplement each release. Taken from unearthed 1994 rehearsal tapes these include never before released songs like ‘Shadow Of All Forsaken’, ‘Where The Forest Screams’, ‘I Of The Blackstorm’ and ‘The Final Sunrise (Purity Lies Dying)’. Two hell born beasts have returned from the void and are coming for your souls once again!
Wings Of The Nightstorm Line-up:
Paul C - Guitars/Vocals
Sam C - Bass
Andy R - Guitars
Nick L – Drums
Paul N – Session Keyboards
https://www.vicrecords.com/
https://www.thusdefiled.co.uk/
https://www.facebook.com/thusdefiled
Belgian/Thai
black metal entity YHWH are back with KHATHA,
a short but punishing five-track EP that breathes life into
previously unrecorded compositions, confronting human cruelty, societal
injustice, and the darker corners of myth and the mind. With Khatha, YHWH
deliver a raw, uncompromising statement, reinforcing their place as one of modern
extreme metal’s most intense and thought-provoking forces.Khatha will be released digitally on 12 December 2025 via Wormholedeath.
Tracklist
01 - Hell on Earth (The Root of All Evil)
02 - Murderer of Illusions
03 - Deathrash
04 - Night Terror
05 – Krasue
Formed in 2024, YHWH is a Belgian/Thai black metal band. All music is composed by Schem HaMephorash and her sister C. Bones, with S.M. Goat Ritual joining in June. Following their debut EP Tetragrammaton (April 2025, Wormholedeath), the band now unleashes the second chapter: Khatha. Prepare for the doom.
Stream "Tetragrammaton": https://orcd.co/tetragrammaton
Pre-save Khatha: https://orcd.co/khatha
www.youtube.com/@thetrueyhwh
https://www.instagram.com/thetrueyhwh
RELICS FROM THE CRYPT, the sub-label of DYING VICTIMS PRODUCTIONS dedicated to keeping the past alive, is proud to present reissues of NOT FRAGILE’S cult WHO DARES WINS mini-album on 12” vinyl format and the band’s One Way to Glory album on CD and vinyl LP formats.
One of the best hard-luck stories in the rich history of German heavy metal, NOT FRAGILE were originally active from 1980 to 1990. During that decade, the band released a couple demos, an EP, and an almost-album-length mini-album – and the requisite compilation appearances, which was mandatory during the ‘80s – and had even recorded a proper debut album, only for that first full-length to be posthumously released in various territories with confusing titles. They would eventually re-form in the mid ‘90s and remain active for nearly two decades, but the demand for the original NOT FRAGILE era has only grown as the years passed.
Feeling duty call, RELICS FROM THE CRYPT arrive with long-overdue reissues of NOT FRAGILE’s Who Dares Wins mini-album and their intended debut album, One Way to Glory, both remastered: the former adjusted for vinyl by Journey Into Eternity Studios, and the latter a whole new remaster by Patrick Engel at Temple of Disharmony.
Originally released in 1988 after being passed around by a couple labels, Who Dares Wins was a rough ‘n’ raucous slice of German speed / power metal emblematic of that era. With surprising heaviness if not thrashiness, the band’s 27-minute mini-album bore contemporaneous influence from the likes of Running Wild and Helloween nearby and Helstar and Liege Lord overseas. Nevertheless, NOT FRAGILE had the songwriting – and energy – to put them over, with the record’s production sounding particularly professional despite its meager budget. The following year, the band would record their ill-fated debut album, One Way to Glory. As presaged by its title, the lyrics shifted slightly toward more fantastical realms – the band did have an amazingly DIY castle backdrop for the mini’s “With All My Might” video, after all – and the thrashiness dialed back, but energy remained abundant here. The band’s execution actually got even sharper as the riffing became a bit brighter and more melodic, and the cleaner production brought a triumphant gleam to NOT FRAGILE whilst sacrificing no heaviness. Taken as a snapshot of the times, One Way to Glory simultaneously sounded out of date and ahead of the times, as power metal was about to have a resurgence across Europe during the mid ‘90s. However, their version of power metal surely bore the medieval stamp of the ‘80s, and was all the better for it. Sad, then, that their debut album would only see posthumous release in 1992 and 1993 as Hard to Be Alive and Lost in a Dream, respectively, alongside a mishmash of other ‘80s tracks.
Line-up:
Torsten Buczko - Guitars, Vocals
Matthias Belter - Bass
Markus Köhn - Drums
Raico Ebel - Guitars
From Hamburg, Germany
Release date:
19th December
Tracklist1 Rael
2 With all my Might
3 High Into Heaven
4 Opus 73
5 Down in the Streets
6 Out of Law
7 Craze and Hunger
8 Bbbrrraaa
Release info:
Regular LP edition on black vinyl, with insert, poster, sticker, postcard and download code.
Special LP edition on white vinyl, with insert, poster, sticker, postcard, download code and patch.
www.dyingvictims.com
https://dyingvictimsproductions.bandcamp.com/
The Finnish progressive thrash metal band KRATEROS is set to release their debut EP 'LOST IN TRANSLATION' on January 30th 2026 via Inverse Records.
The first single 'LINGUICIDE' is unleashed today and it's available on all essential streaming services: https://push.fm/fl/krateros-linguicide
The band comments:
" “Linguicide” is the first taste of our upcoming EP “Lost in Translation.” With its catchy groove and memorable guitar melody, it is arguably the most “commercial” track from the EP, yet it contains a great blend of all the elements that make our music what it is. Musically, the song is the oldest one on the EP, with the first demo going as far back as February 2020. Lyrically, the song went through two or three rewrites before finding its final form. Some of the discarded ideas have since been used in songs meant for future releases. As a product of our times, “Linguicide” deals with cancel culture and the death of independent thought, whether through self-censorship or outside pressure."
Biography:
Krateros is an emerging metal band from Helsinki, Finland, founded in 2023 and led by vocalist/guitarist and main songwriter Saku Rekonen. The band’s music combines influences from old-school thrash metal bands such as Annihilator, Exodus, and Megadeth with more contemporary acts like Trivium, Machine Head, and Stam1na — all the while being filtered through a progressive lens.
The band’s first EP, “Lost in Translation,” released through Inverse Records, is a response to a perceived lack of riffs that seems to plague the metal scene of the 2020s.
Krateros - Lost in Translation (EP 2026)
Track list:1. Tomb Service
2. Linguicide
3. The Performer
4. Uticensis
5. Comatose Waltz
Cover art by All4band Design
Line-up:
Saku Rekonen - Vocals & Guitar
Roni Helminen - Bass & Backing vocals
Touko Kaihola - Drums
https://krateros.bandcamp.com
https://www.facebook.com/kraterosband
The
band issued the following statement on leaving the LIBERATION THROUGH
PUNISHMENT TOUR:"Due to circumstances beyond our control, we have to cancel our tour with Vitriol and Weeping that we were so looking forward to being a part of. With such short notice, we were not able to find a drummer to fill in for the tour. We apologize to Vitriol, Weeping, the promoters and most of all to our fans.
We will be back out on the road to support Devouring Darkness as soon as we possibly can.
Make sure and DO NOT miss this tour! Vitriol and Weeping will crush the stage at every show!!"
UNMERCIFUL is still confirmed for the 2026 Maryland Deathfest.
The band's newest album, 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.
Devouring Darkness is out now on CD, digital, and vinyl formats on Willowtip Records.
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:
Clinton Appelhanz - Guitars/Bass
Jeremy Turner - Guitars/Bass
Trynt Kelly - Drums
Josh Riley - Vocals
https://www.facebook.com/willowtip/
www.facebook.com/officialunmerciful
Label: Independent ReleaseRelease date: november 21st 2025
Genre: Melodic Technical Death Metal
For fans of: Obscura | Inferi | Allegaeon | Darkest Hour
Amidst the ruined remnants of a chapel, dedicated to gods long forgotten, beneath endless starless skies where the night wanders on forever and the daylight never comes; they gather to remember all the things that they once were. From desiccated lips, rotten throats and absent hearts they raise a bitter threnody, up to the obsidian firmament. An atonal gathering of whispers, laden with the sorrow of centuries…listen…hear the brittle, broken song of the carcass choir.
The Carcass Choir is the third EP from Leicester, UK based band, Monachopsis, who have been refining the intricacies of their melodic, technical death metal tapestries since 2015. This collection of songs represents the culmination of years of hard work and adversities overcome and sees Monachopsis reaching a new level of creative accomplishment.
Opening with its title track, The Carcass Choir is ushered in on rafts of rich, dark chords adorned in the flickering light of electrifying lead work. Anticipation builds on a growing tidal wave of power that crashes down into shuddering riffs and aggressive vocal lines. There’s a complexity in the performances and the song’s structure, but it’s delivered in a finely honed, compact warhead of burnished steel and dazzling flares of melody ignite between the layers of sound. The atmosphere is superb, a sense of depth, darkness and things unseen, which continues into second song, ‘Letters From The Doomsday Vault’. These songs don’t offer up everything they are in a single listen; the engaging hooks and thrilling guitar work capture you immediately, but there is much more to uncover than is first apparent. As the music balances complexity and accessibility, immediacy and depth, so the vocals deliver both snarling venom and clarity of expression, with all these contrasts managed masterfully. A commanding version of Darkest Hour’s ‘Love As A Weapon’ sits at the heart of the EP, a nod to the genesis of Monachopsis, it being the first song ever performed live by the band. The two tracks which complete The Carcass Choir are stunning, revitalised versions of two tracks which originally appeared on Monachopsis’ 2018 EP From Mind To Eye. Both ‘Scathed By Branches Of Malice’ and ‘The God Project’ have become staples of the Monachopsis live set and here they are reborn – full of serrated intensity and superb guitar solos. Crisp, direct and focussed yet full of twists, turns and surprises – keeping the listener ensnared in their maze of thorns.
Meticulously mixed and mastered by Nik Palivos at Haunting Studios (Elysian, Rohan, Eonian etc), every element of The Carcass Choir’s elaborate and sophisticated sound palette possesses its own space, just waiting to be discovered. The final hallmark of quality is then applied by the magnificent artwork of Mohammed Hoirul (Flesh Remains etc) – emphasising The Carcass Choir’s status as the pinnacle of Monachopsis’ work to date and the gateway to an exciting future full of rare potential. The voices of The Carcass Choir will fill the night on November 21st - be sure to listen to the secrets that they share.
Line-up:
Richard Allsopp - Guitars, Vocals, Piano, Orchestral and Drum Programming
Mihir Miyangar - Vocals
William Bartholomew - Bass
Kieran Hickman – Guitars
https://www.facebook.com/MonachopsisbandUK
From their humble beginnings in 1985 on to their super-cult debut album, 1987’s Crest of Black, Japan’s SACRIFICE have stood for uncompromising, world-eating, thrashy METAL. Let’s reiterate: thrashy heavy metal rather than pure thrash metal. Thick and viscous is their thrust, with straightforward songwriting and exceptionally mean delivery. Arguably, they’d perfect that signature style with 1990’s Total Steel, which RELICS FROM THE CRYPT would reissue on vinyl in 2021, but there’s something uniquely powerful about its follow-up, Tears.
Released in 1992 and again featuring the band’s signature steel-encased demon mascot, SACRIFICE’s Tears was even more of anomaly than its not-inconsiderable predecessor. Compared to 1990, in 1992 was crossover largely dead on both sides of the Atlantic.
Nevertheless, SACRIFICE continued to fight the good fight and formed & finessed the idiom to their own idiosyncratic design. Such is intrinsic to their native musical culture, much in the way that Japanese punk takes bog-standard tropes and upends them in unique ways. So, while Total Steel took then-contemporaneous Cro-Mags, Venom, Razor, Carnivore, the UK’s Sacrilege, Nasty Savage, The Exploited, and even early Celtic Frost and spat it out as something that sounded like all those simultaneously and nothing like ‘em at all, Tears, by comparison, more often slowed down the still-hammering pulse and added a bit more space and daresay emotion – not for nothing is the album titled Tears, right? – and returned with something even more varied, more dynamic, and especially more world-eating. One need only peruse the album’s titles – “Hardest Life,” “Time Slips Through In Front of Your Eyes,” “Broken Heroes,” and the utterly classic opener “Never Land Never Again” among them – as well as the lyric sheet to find support for that “emotional” statement. As such, Tears could quite possibly eclipse Total Steel as SACRIFICE’s ultimate statement…but cruelly enough, the album currently stands as their recorded epitaph, for they broke up after its release and have yet to release anything following their 2020 reunion.
Even after all these years, Tears stands as a massive achievement during a strange era for metal, and possibly sounds even more refreshing today. Metalheads, punks, and metalpunks are hereby commanded to bow down again before SACRIFICE!
Line-up:
Tohru Nishida - Bass
Kenji Suzuki - Drums
Hiroyuki Murakami - Guitars
Akira Sugiuchi - Vocals
From Tokyo, Japan
Release date:
19th December
Tracklist1 Never Land Never Again
2 Breaking the Silence of the Night
3 Your Soul
4 Broken Heroes
5 Time Slips through in front of your Eyes
6 Do I fight for God
7 Hardest Life
8 Down to You
Release info:
Regular LP edition on black vinyl, with insert, poster, sticker, postcard and download code.
Special LP edition on blue vinyl, with insert, poster, sticker, postcard, download code and patch.
CD edition with slipcase and sticker.
CD edition with slipcase, sticker and patch.
www.dyingvictims.com
https://dyingvictimsproductions.bandcamp.com/
Milwaukee (WI) - One-man CINEMATIC DOOM project, Liminal Spirit, has released full-length debut album, UNWELL!
FFO: Jesu, Cynic, Confessor, Swans, Skepticism
Unwell is the third presentation from Liminal Spirit, as told by Phillip, Jonathan, Madeline, C., E., and The Adjudicators over the course of five acts.
Purchase/Stream:
https://liminalspirit.bandcamp.com/album/unwell
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rORD2LIsavk
Multi-instrumentalist/composer, Jerry Hauppa (Northless, Ara, Deorbit), had this to say about the opus:
"I have a lot to say about what I've done with the album, but the main goal was an exploration of some of my biggest fears. I've worked in nursing homes and they are absolutely miserable places, and it is a tragedy that if we are lucky enough to live that long, that is where we will most likely end up. Losing control of my faculties, mental and physical decline, and the pondering of the unknown are all lingering fears overcasting my younger years, and I wanted to explore that musically, but also develop the idea of building sympathy for a character with dementia, only to find out that he is actually a monster who has done some horrific things despite not remembering them.
I wanted to tell a story showing that you are on the hook for your deeds no matter what- even if you can't remember them or if your mental decline has eroded away the part of you that is capable of heinous acts. I wanted the music to reflect the contemplation of a sick and addled person, and brought it together using microtonal guitars that provide an alien-sounding character to the music.
The music written for the record also is tied to the seeking of spiritual salvation referenced in the song 'Welcome to My World' from Jim Reeves, recorded in 1962 and presented here in the first track of the album as the character listens to it one last time for peace of mind. The melody for this song is manipulated repeatedly throughout the record as our main character, Phillip, seeks salvation despite the blight on his soul from acts he has forgotten, but unlike what is heard on the Jim Reeves song, those who can provide salvation do not take kindly to Phillip as judgment nears.
I hope those who listen are able to feel the themes expressed. It was a meaningful release to build and I am looking forward to the reception."
Track Listing:
1. Admittance
2. Unwell
3. Visiting Day
4. EOLC
5. A Better Place
Credits:
All music written, recorded, and mixed by Jerry Hauppa.
Role of Madeline peformed by Kaitlyn Menden.
Mastered by Jeff Wojtysiak at Spiritual Sound Mastering.
Liminal Spirit is:
Jerry Hauppa - Guitar, Bass, Drum Programming, Synthesizer, Vocoder, Violin
Bio:
Liminal Spirit is Jerry Hauppa's solo project. Prior to this, Hauppa was involved in sludge metal band Northless, death metal band Ara, and instrumental space-focused band, Deorbit.
https://liminalspirit.bandcamp.com/
New
video clip from SVART VINTER ("OF COLD AND GRIEF"
out from "INSVIND" album)Svart Vinter is an Italian Black Metal band formed in Rome in 2021 by members of the band Veil of
Though relatively new to the scene, Svart Vinter has quickly established themselves in the
Svart Vinter's sound is characterized by haunting melodies, cold, sharp riffs, and a powerful,
Over the years, Svart Vinter have shared the stage with renowned acts such as Batushka and
Svart Vinter's new album, titled Isvind, was released by the Dutch label Non Serviam Records on
https://svartvinter.bandcamp.com
https://www.facebook.com/svartvinterband
Stream the album: https://www.nocleansinging.com/2025/10/31/an-ncs-album-premiere-and-a-review-cal%e2%97%8f-ludzie-bladzacy-w-nocy/
Devoted Art Propaganda will handle the EU tape release while Fiadh Productions will take care of the US version.
The band introduces a new and uncompromising voice while the album explores dark and unsettling sounds. Can the band's ethos be captured with the words: “In rapture, against unity, before the guards, it drips inwards, CAŁ”?
Tracklist:
1 Zanim Się stało
2 Poza granice
3 Niesen
4 Zanim Było
5 Ogrom Bytu
6 Kole
7 Za Nim
8 Na dnie popiołu
9 W Wszechbycie
https://d-a-p.org/
https://fiadh.bandcamp.com/music
https://callo.bandcamp.com/
Ready To Fight symbolizes CREMATE’S powerful rebirth, honoring their 1993 cult demo while boldly pushing forward. The EP is a must-listen for fans of authentic death/thrash metal with an atmospheric edge—heavy, relentless, and uniquely dynamic.
The digital EP's release date is November 7, 2025.
Tracklist
1. Die As You Lived
2. Human
3. Cerebral Pain
4. Ready To Fight
Formed in 1991 in Alimos, Athens by high school friends Christos (guitar/vocals) and Leonidas (drums), CREMATE quickly carved out a raw and aggressive niche blending death and thrash metal—drawing inspiration from titans like Kreator and Sodom. Their 1993 demo End of Time garnered international acclaim through critical reviews, radio play, and devoted underground support.
Following lineup changes and relentless live shows praised by Metal Hammer and other media, CREMATE released the 7" EP Enchanting Black Recess in 1995 via Dark Side Records. However, a full-length album never materialized as the band disbanded soon after.
In 2021, founder Christos reignited CREMATE alongside drummer George and longtime collaborator Akis Pastras (Dexter Ward, Damon Systema, Nightfall). Revisiting their seminal demo, Christos re-envisioned the material by infusing dark synthesized atmospheres, samples, and new arrangements that intensify the band’s signature 90s death/thrash fury.
Line up:
Chris C: Vocals/Bass
Akis Pastras: Rhythm/Lead Guitars
The Goat: Drums
Pre-save Ready to Fight: https://orcd.co/rtfep
www.facebook.com/crematetheband
Guten
Tag, we have recovered from an awesome SICK FEAST 2025 and
would like to send out a huge thank you to everyone who made the festival
unforgettable: the bands, crew, food stall of Café Schrill, illustrator and
layouter – and, of course, every single guest. We were treated to twelve
incredible bands delivering brutal performances. The dedicated team at s.v. Jugendhaus Ost worked tirelessly to ensure the
festival ran smoothly.We hope everyone had an amazing time celebrating extreme underground musick!!!
If you have feedback, write a message or e-mail. Your feedback is highly appreciated!
Multi-cam videos from Sick Feast 2025 will be uploaded to https://www.youtube.com/@LycanthropicChants soon.
This newsletter is mostly be about shows from CRYPTIC BROOD and REPULSIVE FEAST plus upcoming locals shows in our hometown Wolfsburg. Label updates with the next newsletter in circa two weeks.
Cheers Steffen
CRYPTIC BROOD – “CREEPING CRYPTIC CONTAGION” TOUR
The brood creeps on! Following the devastating first wave of shows earlier this year, Lycanthropic Chants presents the CRYPTIC BROOD – “Creeping Cryptic Contagion” tour: a descent into rotting flesh and radioactive nightmares. The band will flood stages of Western Europe with their own toxic blend of death metal, grind and doom, straight from the decaying heart of their latest album “Necrotic Flesh Bacteria”.Come to these places and get lobotomised:
12.11.2025 BEL/Ghent @ Omgekeerde Kruis
13.11.2025 FRA/Rennes @ Uzine
14.11.2025 FRA/Bordeaux @ Le RedCat
15.11.2025 ESP/Unquera @ Los Bancos
16.11.2025 PRT/Porto @ Woodstock 69
17.11.2025 ESP/Zamora @ Pub Numancia
18.11.2025 ESP/Saragossa @ Pub Utopía (
19.11.2025 ESP/Barcelona @ Sala Lennon’s
20.11.2025 FRA/Montpellier @ Le KJBI
21.11.2025 FRA/Lyon @ Rock N Eat
22.11.2025 FRA/Strasbourg @ Le Local
LAST REPULSIVE FEAST SHOWS IN 2025
2025.11.06, GER/Leipzig @ *Connewitz*
2025.11.07, GER/Dresden @ Chemiefabrik
2026 shows to be announced soon.
DISTRO UPDATE
CORPSEHAMMER – “Metal De La Muerte” LP
GRAVEYARD / MORBID FLESH split 7″
HEXOFFENDER – “Erotic Terror!” LP (black or red vinyl)
MULL – “The Sound Of Melting Gristle” LP (red vinyl)
NO SHELTER. – “Remission/Resolve” LP (clear vinyl with black splatter)
SPECTRUM MORTIS – “Clavis Magica” 7″
UPCOMING LOCAL SHOWS IN WOLFSBURG (GERMANY)
Cocktail mit Schirmchen, Lycanthropic Chants und Shitface präsentieren am Freitag, den 28. November 2025 im s.v. Jugendhaus Ost in Wolfsburg:
EARTHBONG (Stoner/Doom Metal, GER/Berlin)
GAGAMAN (Stoner Metal, GER/Göttingen)
GAIA’S DEMISE (Heavy Psych Doom, GER/Braunschweig)
Am Samstag, den 6. Dezember 2025 im s.v. Jugendhaus Ost in Wolfsburg:
ABHORRENT EXECRATION (Black/Death Metal / FRA, Bordeaux)
KRYPTKEEPER (Black Metal / GER, Berlin)
DÜÜSTER (Black Metal/Crust / GER, Rostock)
https://lycanthropic.de/
The album was recorded primarily at Consonance Studio by Andrei Jumuga and Sol Faur (Dordeduh), with guitar sessions completed at Ras Alhage Studio by Fulmineos. Mixing and mastering duties were handled at Consonance Studio by Andrei Jumuga. Artwork and design by Alexandru Daș.
As a first taste of what the album has to offer, the band has unveiled "Iarba-fiarelor", a monumental 17-minute composition now available for streaming here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=peWUpDrj55I
The
band comments:"The album's title refers to a place hidden deep within the dark forests of the Carpathian Mountains, seen at twilight. It captures a moment of powerful communion between the wild nature within us and the vast, untamed world outside.
The first song we wish to reveal, "Iarba-fiarelor", is one of the most complex pieces we have ever created. It weaves together the raw, Atmospheric Black Metal of our early roots with new shades of Post-Rock and traditional rural ambience, sounds that grew naturally from the environment where this music was born.
The presence of Bogdan Luparu (Bucovina) on vocals and Andrei Oltean (E-an-na) performing traditional instruments (xylophone, flute, kaval, toacă), along with additional vocals throughout the album, adds a sacred, ancestral depth. Their contributions elevate the entire work, enriching its patriarchal, archaic atmosphere.
Yes, we are aware that "Iarba-fiarelor" is long by today's standards, but we do not write music for hurried attention spans. This is meant to be a spiritual journey, one that asks for time, presence, and a return toward the inner self, far from the frantic pace and fifteen-second focus of the modern world."
Pre-order "Cerburea apusului" here:
https://loudragemusic.bandcamp.com/album/argus-megere-cerburea-apusului
https://loudragemusic.limitedrun.com/products/870708-argus-megere-cerburea-apusului
Ageru Pământului – Vocals
Fulmineos – Vocals, Guitars, Keyboards
Urmuz – Bass
Putrid – Drums
Guests:
Bogdan Luparu (Bucovina) – Vocals
Andrei Oltean (E-An-Na) – Vocals, Traditional Folk Instruments
https://linktr.ee/loudragemusic
https://www.facebook.com/argusmegere/
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DEZENTRALISIERTES KADAVERKOLLEKTIV #669 (FANZINE)
Heute veröffentlicht die chilenische
Blackened-Thall-Band ATER stolz ihre packende neue
Single “VENUS”. Der Track gibt einen ersten Einblick in das
kommende Album der Band, “EVERLASTING”, das 2026 erscheinen
soll und vom renommierten Produzenten Dan Lancaster (Bring Me The
Horizon, Muse) produziert wurde. Der neue Track wird zusammen mit einem
offiziellen Musikvideo veröffentlicht, das unten zu sehen ist.“Venus” fängt die für ATER charakteristische Fusion aus düsterer Wildheit sowie moderner Thall-Präzision ein und verbindet dissonante Atmosphären, harte Rhythmen und melodische Untertöne, die die kontinuierliche Entwicklung der Band widerspiegeln. Die Single kennzeichnet einen mutigen neuen Abschnitt für das chilenische Kollektiv, das seinen Sound in tiefere emotionale und klangliche Gefilde vorantreibt und dabei die viszerale Kraft beibehält, die es seit seiner Gründung auszeichnet.
Gründer und Frontmann Fernando Bühring kommentiert:
"Die neue Single und das neue Video zu 'Venus' sind heute erschienen! Erlebt uns diesen Herbst auf der Morbidfest-Tour mit Possessed, Terrorizer, Massacre und Nightfall. Frohes Samhain von uns allen bei ATER – wir sehen uns im Pit!"
"Venus"-Musikvideo ansehen : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MdfNWTvGqeA
"Venus" auf Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/intl-de/album/4h82hMyLkLX3tE9cNpMxy5?si=q1YQHhakSL-t9J5HFWQfqA&nd=1&dlsi=605a05fc913e4780
Ab nächstem Monat wird ATER im Rahmen des Morbidfest zusammen mit Possessed, Terrorizer, Massacre und Nightfall durch Europa touren. Die Tour beginnt am 24. November in Warschau, Polen, im Progresja und endet am 19. Dezember im La Machine Du Moulin Rouge in Paris, Frankreich. Die vollständige Terminliste gibt es weiter unten.
Morbidfest
Ater mit Possessed, Terrorizer, Massacre and Nightfall
24.11. – Warschau (PL) Progresja
25.11. – Danzig (PL) B90
26.11. – Coesfeld (DE) Fabrik
27.11. – Kopenhagen (DK) Richter
28.11. – Göteborg (SE) The Abyss Fest
29.11. – Göteborg (SE) The Abyss Fest
01.12. – Bochum (DE) Matrix
02.12. – Leipzig (DE) Hellraiser
04.12. – Bukarest (RO) Quantic
05.12. – Belgrad (RS) Zappa Barka
06.12. – Košice (SK) Collosseum
07.12. – Krakau (PL) Hype Park
09.12. – Brünn (CZ) Fleda
10.12. – Wien (AT) Szene
11.12. – Graz (AT) Explosiv
12.12. – Lindau (DE) Vaudeville
13.12. – Eindhoven (NL) Eindhoven Metal Meeting
14.12. – Karlsruhe (DE) Substage
15.12. – Mailand (IT) Magazinni Generali
16.12. – Rom (IT) Orion
17.12. – Aarburg (CH) Musigburg
19.12. – Paris (FR) La Machine Du Moulin Rouge
Über ATER
ATER ist eine chilenische Dark-Metal-Band aus Santiago, die vom Komponisten und Multiinstrumentalisten Fernando Bühring gegründet wurde. Sie entstand 2010, wurde aber erst 2018 mit der Veröffentlichung ihres Debütalbums “Eternal Gray Spiral” wirklich aktiv. Die Band ist bekannt für ihren dunklen, emotionalen Sound und ihre fesselnden Live-Auftritte.
Das zweite Album von ATER, “Somber”, erschien 2024 und katapultierte die Band in die globale Metal-Szene. Die Band tourte ausgiebig, um das Album zu promoten, und nahm an vielen internationalen Tourneen mit Bands wie Cradle of Filth, Patriarkh, Hate, Venom Inc. und diversen anderen teil. Dieses Album ist bekannt für seine schiere Härte und dichte Ambient-Elemente.
2025 veröffentlichte die Band die Single “The Fall”, die zu einem ihrer beliebtesten Songs und besten Live-Momente geworden ist.
Derzeit arbeiten ATER mit dem Produzenten Dan Lancaster an ihrem kommenden Album “Everlasting”, das 2026 erscheinen wird.
https://ater.cl/
https://www.facebook.com/atermetal
Stream below! https://toiletovhell.com/exclusive-track-premiere-withering-souls-gallery-of-the-end/
FFO: Dark Fortress, Windir, Hypocrisy, Dissection, God Dethroned.
Passage of the Arcane is a convergence of blackened atmospheres and sweeping song structures. A mystifying journey that exceeds boundaries while remaining fun and exciting. The overall theme of the album involves human experiences traversing into cursed oblivion. Each song explores its own story, ranging from unexplained disappearances to the supernatural. While variation is abundant within the soundscapes, it is with a cohesive direction. Each chapter takes on its own "passage" through channels of cursed lore and harrowing experiences of the past. A seamless balance of crushingly heavy riffs and chilling melodies.
Pre-order Passage of the Arcane: https://witheringsoul.bandcamp.com/album/passage-of-the-arcane
Track
Listing:1. Intro
2. Attrition Horizon
3. Grievance Eludes the Light
4. The Monolith Embodied
5. Gallery of the End
6. Trajectory
7. Among Covetous Eyes
8. Burden of the Valiant
Credits:
Guitars, Vocals - Christopher
Bass Guitar - Joel
Drums - Rick
Guest guitar solo on "Trajectory" by Nick "Exhul" Morgan.
Drums recorded and engineered by Vince Ippolito at Swift Road Studios.
Album mixed and mastered by Dennis Israel at Clintworks Audio.
Cover art by Adam Burke / Nightjar Illustration.
Line-up:
Christopher - Vocals, Guitar
Frank G. - Guitar
Joel - Bass Guitar
Rick - Drums
Bio:
A manifestation in the form of chilling soundscapes, foreboding atmospheres, contagious melodies and tortured chants echoing above an onslaught of calculated percussion. Withering Soul creates a musical elegy that is both majestic and haunting.
Conjured into existence by founding members Christopher (guitars and vocals) and Mykil (former lead vocalist) with the release of their debut album Apparitions of the Surreal in 2004, the band was later featured on "ReUnation - A Tribute to Running Wild" with a cover of "Firebreather" via Germany's Remedy Records earning "Best Song on the Album" by WeRock (SWE). A few years later saw the release of their follow-up album, No Closure via Mortal Music (MVD Distribution). The album promptly landed a spot on Apoch's Metal Review: "Top 50 Albums of 2011."
The band eventually recruited Rick Hernandez on drums and Joel Miller on bass guitar. Following an array of live shows brought the release of their third full length album Adverse Portrait (2015). It was later labeled “Album of the Month” by Metalreviews.com. The band made a few festival appearances such as Full Terror Assault III and Artifact Metal Fest in 2018.
Over the course of the 2020 world shutdown the band resolved to continue forward with Christopher on vocals and released its fourth full length effort Last Contact. The album reached an unprecedented level of acclaim not limited to earning the 3rd spot in World of Metal's top albums of 2021. The band immediately followed up with a busy live schedule both locally and out-of-state including a performance at Legion ov the Order festival in Tacoma, WA, Merciless Metalfest in Nova Scotia, Canada and Desecration Rituals VI and VII in Fort Wayne, IN.
Withering Soul has just recently finished its 5th album to be released at the end of 2025 and plans to continue transcending the boundaries of metal‘s darker genres while maintaining its own distinctive sound and leave its audiences spellbound for more.
https://www.facebook.com/liminaldreadproductions
https://www.facebook.com/witheringsoulband
Aussie
heavy/thrash powerhouse DECIMATOR is back, just in time
for the spooky season, with their new single “HALLOWEEN SEMATARY”,
out today via Wormholedeath.Equal parts brutal and nostalgic, “Halloween Sematary” pays tribute to two cult classics—John Carpenter’s Halloween and the Ramones’ Pet Sematary—reimagined with Decimator’s raw energy and relentless thrash metal bite. The track captures the band’s trademark heaviness while giving a wicked nod to horror.
Stream the single here: https://orcd.co/hssingle
Halloween Sematary mixed and mastered by WidekMusic
Downfallen, Hexenkrieg, and Teuer de Paysans Mixed and mastered by Douglas Skene, Ploughman Studios, NSW
About Decimator:
Formed in early 2021, Decimator has undergone a few lineup changes, seeing the band go from strength to strength.
In late 2024, Riley Perry joined the band on bass, bringing a new and even more refined approach to songwriting, having been active in projects such as "Of Flesh" and formerly being part of the thrash metal band Paralysis. Unfortunately, 2025 also saw more changes - but Caiseal Duncan replacing Ethan Reeves on guitar and Ashley Pollard replacing Bon Lowe on drums brought even more fire and ferocity
to the band.
Lance Holland-Keen, now the only original member, leads them on, with this single a small taste of the EP due out later this year.
The band are already writing new material for 2026 and playing shows in Sydney - decimating every stage they step onto.
Their debut album, 'Til The Enemies Are Gone, was recorded in September 2023 and released in October 2024 through Wormholedeath.
Current Lineup
Lance Holland-Keen - guitar/lead vocals
Bon Lowe - drums/backing vox
Coen Winchester - bass/backing vox
Ethan Reeves - guitars/backing vox
www.youtube.com/@decimatorbandaustralia568
www.facebook.com/DecimatorBandAustralia
Listen to Olesin: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PqClHqJB9Tw
Olesin is a forest in eastern Poland, a place of ruined palaces with lions, libations, fights, suicides, drownings, mysterious candles, and the birthplace of figures who changed the course of history. A place of hunting returns. Just like home. Their music is a raw, chaotic, and Bergmansk form of black metal, channeling the turbulent and haunted essence of their origins.
Order the demo: https://d-a-p.org/
Tracklist:
1. I
2. II
3. III
https://d-a-p.org/
https://olesin.bandcamp.com/
French
Atmospheric black metal project SOUILLÉ has released a
new visualizer video for the track "DÉLUGE VIOLACÉ" (THE
VIOLACEOUS DELUGE), from its powerful LP, I`ODEUR DU MEPRIS, out now via Wormholedeath.
"Déluge violacé" is a torrent of profound and overwhelming emotions, from melancholy to rage, that feels like an inundation. In a style that has become emblematic of Souillé's unique sound, the track navigates a spectrum of human experience, from humility to disdain, with a raw intensity that is both captivating and somber.
Stream the full L'odeur du mépris EP: https://orcd.co/odmep
Previous video: https://youtu.be/iVrfepMB1xo
About Souillé
Souillé is the creation of a French multi-instrumentalist whose work sits between black metal’s harsh extremity and the immersive textures of atmospheric post-black. The project’s identity is defined by melancholy and anxiety, weaving melodic flights into an aura that is both mystical and raw. Souillé’s music lives in the space between depressive poetry and relentless darkness — a place where listeners can confront their own shadows.www.youtube.com/@Souille
www.facebook.com/Souillé
For fans of : Autopsy, Boneyard, Coffins, Dismember, Exhumed, Impetigo, Haemorrhage, Gruesome Stuff Relish and Repulsion
Ghoulhouse return to Horror Pain Gore Death Productions with the terrifying new album Realm Of Ghouls! 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. Realm Of Ghouls is the third album in the rancid catalog of Ghoulhouse, vomiting forth 11 symphonies of sickness... for true necroholics only!
Listen to the single "Fetid Flesh Fairytale" at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_WpsD1DHPUU
Tracklisting:1. Hacksore
2. Rotten Rancid Remains
3. Mall Full Of Zombies
4. Kingdom Of Squirming Worms
5. Where Ghouls Are Bred
6. Dying In The City (Of The Living Dead)
7. Fetid Flesh Fairytale
8. Pit Of Maggots
9. Realm Of Ghouls
10. Rothead
11. Devoured By Famined Pigs
www.youtube.com/user/horrorpaingoredeath/videos
https://shop.horrorpaingoredeath.com
www.facebook.com/horrorpaingoredeath
Label: Road To Masochist
Release date: november 14th 2025
Thumbsucker
Line-up:Duane - Drums, Vocals
Stringer - Guitars, Vocals
Genre: Hardcore Punk
For fans of: Anti Cimex | Extreme Noise Terror | Dropdead
Atomҫk Line-up:
Karl - Drums
Linus - Vocals, machines
Barthur - Bass
Luke – Guitars
Genre: Grindcore
For fans of: Napalm Death | Nasum | Cyness
As the planet burns around us and human society collapses into a mire of self-deceit, avarice and cruelty there has never been a more urgent need for music that confronts, devastates and blasts through the shallow, soulless bullshit we’re drowning in. An outlet for frustrated anger, a searing indictment of mindless, servile acceptance, a blast of intensity to rip through the mind-numbing clouds of lethargy…and when you bring together the combustible hardcore punk of Thumbsucker and the explosive grindcore insanity of Atomҫk you get all that and more; this is a wake-up call of shocking vehemence and a fourteen track nail bomb of a split release that will blow your world apart. Thumbsucker and Atomҫk are two voices from the UK underground that demand to be heard.
It’s down to Thumbsucker to kick off this ripping collection and after a short intro they let loose with the vein-bulging rage of ‘An Accident Waiting To End’ – a detonation of wild, grinding mayhem. And from there there’s no turning back, no chance to get off the ride as each track charges into the next. Be it the jarring riff shards, venomous vocals and irresistible rhythms of ‘Coward’, the bewildering bomb drops of ‘First World Problem’ or the rampaging, needle in the red adrenaline of ‘Grift’, Thumbsucker deliver in shocking, breathless fashion until the last unequivocal blow of ‘You Will Not Be Missed’. And before you’ve had a second to check for broken bones, Atomҫk take up the mantle of destruction. Fourteen years on from their debut EP, Yes To Alien Victory, Atomҫk have only become more abrasive and furious with the passage of time. Opening up with the caustic ‘Fuck Off Back To London (Again)’ Atomҫk are a battering assault on the senses, powered by some incredible drumming and utterly insane vocals. No matter how many acts of sonic extremity you have been exposed to over the years tracks like ‘Are You, Jon’ and ‘Thought Terminating Cliché’ are going to flay you alive. By the time the madness of ‘Still Dead’ reaches its conclusion you’ll be left beaten and broken.
Road To Masochist will release this incendiary cocktail of extremity on November 14th, on CD and 10” black vinyl. Make no mistake this split release is one of the most intense outpourings of rage and defiance that you’ll hear this year, or any other.
https://www.facebook.com/atomckgrind
https://roadtomasochist.co.uk/
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61553346392588
DWELLING BELOW - „WEARISOME GUARDIANS“
Genre - Death/Doom MetalFor fans of - Hierarchies, Viande, Acausal Intrusion, Winter, Autopsy, Incantation
Dwelling Below are back with their mind-altering interpretation of dissonant, warped death/doom metal with a flair that only they are capable of doing. One would normally associate this style with music that's fairly straightforward and nothing that would particularly accelerate one's heartbeats save for the expected heaviness, but Dwelling Below's music sets off all kinds of medical beeps and alarms with their unpredictable and erratic approach. The interdimensional trajectories shoot off in different directions as the mass of the music keeps stomping and marching menacingly, getting closer with every beat as though to deal a final heart-stopping blow. Only they can lull the listener into a hypnotic, vulnerable state with their ponderous tunes and repetition for emphasis, and then bombard him with multiple angular riffs zipping through the flesh over the all-powerful roar of a subterranean demonic entity and even to the persistent wails of the foul, spiralling leads. Dwelling Below's music continues to be an exception in the style, even as the band evolves from the debut album to create something truly abominable albeit having a soul.
Line up
Jared Moran (Hierarchies, Acausal Intrusion, Occulsed) - Drums and vocals
Anthony Wheeler (Hierarchies) - Bass
Nicolas Turner (Hierarchies, Acausal Intrusion) - Guitar
Artwork by Alex Shadrin/Nether Temple Design
Track listing
1. Wearisome Guardians
2. Unfolding Universe
3. Interlude
4. Termination Experiments
5. The Altar
6. Sacraments
Official release date - October 31st, 2025
https://www.facebook.com/transcendingobscurityrecords
https://www.facebook.com/dwellingbelow
Thanks a lot for your support! Kunal Choksi (label owner) Transcending Obscurity
Decibel Magazine launched the exclusive premiere of TYRANNUS AETERNUM, calling the album a "full-length inferno that marries neoclassical precision to melodic death-metal mayhem."
Listen now at https://www.decibelmagazine.com/2025/10/29/album-premiere-burned-in-effigy-tyrannus-aeternum/
Rising from the heart of the Midwest metal scene, this Chicago-based quintet has announced a fall release for their much-anticipated second full-length, Tyrannus Aeternum. Following the 2022 release of their debut album, Rex Mortem, BURNED IN EFFIGY has sharpened their sound to a lethal edge. The result is an 11-track onslaught that blends the band’s skillful musicianship and technicality with volcanic brutality.
Tyrannus Aeternum is set for release on October 31. Order the album now at https://burnedineffigy.bandcamp.com/album/tyrannus-aeternum
Tracklist:1) Befouled Benefaction
2) Retribution
3) Masquerade
4) Procession
5) Wage of Exile
6) Sacrificial Seance
7) Monstrosity Reborn
8) Gallows Hymn
9) The Racking
10) Crown Crusher
11) Citadel
Tyrannus Aeternum was recorded at Beal Audio and Bricktop Recording, with production, engineering and mixing by Jordan Beal. Orchestration and keyboards on the album were provided by Graham Southern. Album artwork by Timon Kokott.
Bio:
BURNED IN EFFIGY’s roots date back to 2017. In January 2022, the band independently released its debut album Rex Mortem, which was highly acclaimed by leading heavy music media and led to the band sharing the stage with iconic acts such as ORBIT CULTURE, OBSCURA, and REVOCATION.
A must for listeners of acts such as THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER and INFERI, with the band’s attention to virtuosity and intensity in equal measure, the effort and accomplishment of the band’s debut led to being talent scouted. With work on the band's sophomore album complete, BURNED IN EFFIGY aims to take its signature melodic death metal sound across the US, and in time, the world. The search for total conquest continues.
Line-up:
Mark “Smedy” Smedbron - Vocals
Steve Bacakos - Guitar
Mike Hisson - Guitar
Matt Watkins - Bass
Eddie Dec - Drums
https://www.youtube.com/@BurnedinEffigy
https://www.youtube.com/@BurnedinEffigy
For fans of monstrous riffs, horror-inspired visuals, and genre-bending metal.
False Prophets: Visual Album features 3 short films set to their singles "Old Man Abaddon," "El Muerte" and "Whore's Grave," shot by cinematographer Rigo Diaz and directed by Grace Perez, the band's drummer. The 3 stories are presented as parts of a Halloween-themed horror anthology, reminiscent of Tales from the Crypt and The Last Drive-in with Joe Bob Briggs, adding to its striking visual narrative.
Watch the visualizer at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-32tC8ZOi-4
False Prophets is available October 29th, 2025 on all streaming platforms.
Fully formed in 2024, PRECIOUS BLOOD brings together three veterans of the NYC scene - AJ – guitar, vocals (Jesus Knevil, Snake Canyon), Dave Kramer – bass, vocals (Blood Feast, Suaka, Stanley), and Grace Perez – drums, vocals (The Wickedexorcist). The band’s shared love of doom and underground metal is expressed in an unholy concoction of rum-soaked riffs, brutal lyrics, and mystical tribal sounds.
With a signature sound best described as Blackened Caribbean Doom, PRECIOUS BLOOD delivers a unique blend of doom and thrash metal influenced tone, mixed with lyrical themes that draw profound inspiration from the enduring spirit of the Caribbean, shaped by brutal history of colonization, unwavering resilience of its people, and exploration of the darker aspects of human existence, including death, contemplation of mortality and the complexities of human suffering.
Tracklist:1) False Prophets
2) Bludgeoned & Charred
3) Footsteps of Babylon
4) Shadow of the Cross
5) Cemetery Burn
6) Old Man Abaddon
7) El Muerte
8) Whore’s Grave
False Prophets was recorded and mixed by Joe Hogan at Captain’s Cove Catskills Studios with mastering and additional engineering by AJ Tissian (The Wave Lab). The album was produced by Joe Hogan and PRECIOUS BLOOD. Album cover photo by Mia. Cover layout by PRECIOUS BLOOD.
Line-Up:
AJ -Guitar, Vocals
Grace Perez - Drums, Backing Vocals
Dave Kramer - Bass, Backing Vocals
https://linktr.ee/preciousbloodband
Brutal
Records is proud to announce the worldwide signing of NO WORTH OF MAN, one of the UK’s most ferocious and
uncompromising brutal modern metal acts. The band joins the Brutal Records
roster for the release of their highly anticipated new album, THE KILLING
STREETS, hitting all digital and physical platforms on Friday, February
13th, 2026.For Fans Of: Lamb Of God, Machine Head, Unearth, Gojira, Arch Enemy
Formed in 2016, No Worth Of Man has developed a unique sound defined by raw power, precision, and emotion. With Peter Gale on vocals, Alex Punchard on guitars, and Gareth Lucas on drums, the band fuses metalcore, thrash, and modern groove metal, creating music that is furious, intelligent, and emotionally charged.
“No Worth Of Man are not here to follow trends. They’re here to crush them. Their upcoming album The Killing Streets is a brutal, unflinching statement that defines the next era of heavy music.” – Michael Howard, Brutal Records Founder
A Legacy of FerocityFrom their debut Initium Novum EP (2017) to the crushing What’s Your Damage? (2023), No Worth Of Man has evolved relentlessly. They’ve shared stages with Karma To Burn, King 810, Coffin Birth, Evile, Left To Die, and Sepultura’s Paulo Jr. (Cultura Tres), building a loyal underground following.
Collaborating with world-renowned producer Fredrik Nordström (Arch Enemy, In Flames, Hammerfall) elevated their sound to new extremes, blending devastating power with technical mastery.
The Killing Streets – A New ChapterUnder Brutal Records, No Worth Of Man now unleashes The Killing Streets, an album that redefines intensity with thunderous riffs, machine-tight grooves, and vocals that cut through steel. This is more than a release—it’s a manifesto of fury and evolution in modern metal.
Line-Up:
Peter Gale – Vocals
Alex Punchard – Guitars
Gareth Lucas – Drums
https://brutalrecords.com/
https://www.noworthofman.com/
The second single 'TAKE THE SON OF A BITCH' is released today and it's available on all essential streaming services: https://push.fm/fl/wounded-in-forest-take
“Take the Son of a Bitch’ throws you into the brutality of early 1700s Finland. Crown soldiers arrive at the antihero’s home to take a man for the army, and his own family gladly gives him up, calling him a waste of food. It’s based on real stories of men dragged from rural farmhouses into war. This is where his descent plunges even deeper — another step further into a life shaped entirely by violence.”
“The song opens with a skank beat and open-picked chords that nod toward thrash metal before diving into death metal riffing and blast beats. At 200bpm, it moves with the urgency of a forced march, shifting rhythms without losing focus. The dual vocals mirror the story’s tension — rage clashing with inevitability — until you’re marched out alongside him into the jaws of war.”
Listen to the first single Godspeed Filthy Warrior: https://push.fm/fl/wounded-in-forest-godspeed
Biography:
Wounded In Forest is a death metal band from Oulu, Finland, born from tragedy and reborn with a sharpened edge. Formed in 2023 following the death of the drummer from a previous project that had lasted over 15 years, the surviving members regrouped with a stripped-down, more direct musical vision. Every member took on a new role or instrument to forge something raw and uncompromising — an outlet for grief, rage, and reflection.
Musically rooted in old school death metal, Wounded in Forest blends the primal ferocity of early ’90s death metal with a conceptual storytelling approach. Their lyrics, written in English, revolve around one fictional narrative per release, each grounded in a real event or period from Finnish history. Themes of violence, war, trauma, and moral decay are explored with unflinching intensity.
The band’s upcoming debut EP, Antihuman Artist, is set during the Great Wrath in the early 1700s — a time of Russian occupation and widespread atrocities in Finland. The EP tells the disturbing story of an individual shaped by violence — born into abuse, sent to war, and ultimately transformed into a serial killer who expresses himself by creating grotesque art from the remains of his victims.
Wounded in Forest’s dual-vocalist setup deepens their storytelling Joni Moisanen delivers classic low-end death metal growls, while Miikka Pyykkönen unleashes high-pitched shrieks more akin to black metal. This contrast creates a dynamic narrative texture, with each voice representing different facets of the characters and their descent into darkness.
Musically, the band combines relentless blast beats, simple but sinister riffing, and shifting rhythmic patterns that keep listeners on edge. Guitarists Joni Moisanen and Joonas Kokkoniemi mix chugging riffs, open-picked chords, and black metal-style tremolo passages with the occasional technical flourish. Drummer Jussi Tuomisto drives the chaos with aggressive blasts and constantly evolving grooves that mirror the tension in each story.
For fans of old school Death Metal with a conceptual twist, Wounded In Forest offers stories carved from something raw and real. These are stories steeped in blood, rooted in Finnish soil, and delivered straight from the heart of the forest.
Track
list:1. The Growth
2. Take the Son of a Bitch
3. Virent Carnes
4. Godspeed Filthy Warrior
5. Altar of Needles
6. The Last Leg
Music, lyrics & arrangements by Jussi Tuomisto
Artwork by Jussi Tuomisto
Line-up:
Joni Moisanen (guitar, vox)
Miikka Pyykkönen (bass, vox)
Joonas Kokkoniemi (guitar)
Jussi Tuomisto (drums)
https://www.facebook.com/woundedinforest
The digital album's release date is 14 November 2025.
Tracklist
01 History Repeating
02 The Die Is Cast
03 The Legacy
04 New World Order
05 Fragment Of A Dream
06 Portentum
07 Retribution
08 Into Oblivion
About Imperial Domain
Founded in the mid-90s, Imperial Domain quickly made waves in the Swedish death metal underground with their debut demo The Final Chapter (1995), followed by In the Ashes of the Fallen (1996)—a release that earned them national acclaim. Their full-length debut In the Ashes of the Fallen (1998) on Pulverised Records marked the band as a rising force, followed by the critically acclaimed The Ordeal (2003) via Konqueror Records.
After a brief hiatus and the tragic loss of vocalist Tobias Heideman in 2014, the band reemerged stronger than ever with The Deluge (2016), reaffirming their place in the melodic death metal pantheon. Now, Imperial Domain return with Portentum—an album that’s as uncompromising as it is thought-provoking.
Line-Up
Peter Laitinen Sundström – Guitar
Philip Borg – Guitar
Andreas Öman – Vocals
Mattias Hansson – Bass
Alvaro Svanerö – Drums
Pre-save "Portentum": https://orcd.co/portentum
www.facebook.com/imperialdomain.se
New VICRECORDS:
THUS DEFILED – „WINGS OF THE NIGHTSTORM”
Second opus of one of UK s finest BM outfits re-issue. Thus Defiled were originally formed in March 1992 with the aim of creating some of the most intense yet unique, bestial blackened metal within the extreme music scene. Through many years of evolution the band have expanded their style of black metal as the band members grew as individuals, but still hold true to their original dark, black metal roots. Remastered plus bonus tracks. Carefully restored original artwork and booklet. Extensive liner notes by Pim Blankenstein (Risk, Reverend, Sinister).
USURPER – “DIVINE SPIRITUAL AND INTELLECTUAL DEVELOPMENT “ (AND ALL DEMOS)
Divine
Spiritual and Intellectual Development" is 1990 debut album by the Dutch
thrash band Usurper, formed in 1985.. The best late 80’s Dutch thrash bands
were those that rapidly made the transition into a death/thrash hybrid, and
then often into full on death metal. Pestilence, Thanatos, all need no
introduction, but there were very few bands that stuck with the initial genre
and met any kind of success. Usurper is a pretty rare find, a group that
actually started off as a death metal act (they put out a demo as Sepulchral
Death) and then evolved into a pure thrash act. All 3 demos, Sepulchral Death
(considered as Usurper demo 1) demo 1 1986, Chants of Traducement Demo 2,
1987, Demo 3 from 1988 and full length Divine Spiritual and Intellectual Development
are included on this massive double cd and double vinyl re-issue. The booklet
contains rare and old pictures, flyers and posters. Extensive liner notes from
Steven Willems (Rock Tribune, Streams of Ancient Wisdom: The History of Dutch
Death And Extreme Metal).CD1: Divine Spiritual and Intellectual Development + live in Rotterdam
Egoistic Mind
Enthrallment Fate
Diseased Reality
The Room
Insane Decisions
Behind Mandela's Mask
Infest the Convent
Ozon Tragedy
Orphanage Children
Live in Nighttown, Rotterdam 1990
Insane Decisions (Live in Nighttown, Rotterdam 1990)
Behind Mandela's Mask (Live in Nighttown, Rotterdam 1990)
The Room (Live in Nighttown, Rotterdam 1990)
A Crime to Satisfy (Live in Nighttown, Rotterdam 1990)
Egoistic Mind (Live in Nighttown, Rotterdam 1990)
Ozon Tragedy (Live in Nighttown, Rotterdam 1990)
CD2: The Demos
Demo 3 1988
Insane Decisions (Demo 3 1988)
The Room ( Demo 3 1988)
Orphanage Children (Demo 3 1988)
Chants of Traducement demo 1987
Habeas Corpus ( Chants of Traducement demo 1987)
Enthrallment Fate ( Chants of Traducement demo 1987)
Parables of Terror (Chants of Traducement demo 1987)
Infest the Content (Chants of Traducement demo 1987)
Sepulchral Death - Praising Death demo 1986
Schizophrenic Doom (Sepulchral Death - Praising Death demo 1986 )
Praising Death ( Sepulchral Death - Praising Death demo 1986)
Sepulchral Death (Sepulchral Death - Praising Death demo 1986)
Capitol Punishment (Sepulchral Death - Praising Death demo 1986)
Exaltation of the Cross (Sepulchral Death - Praising Death demo 1986)
Mutual Repugnance (Sepulchral Death - Praising Death demo 1986
https://www.vicrecords.com/
Czech heavymetallers TRAHIR return with a sleazy single „MADNESS” . TRAHIR is Prague-based Heavy Metal trio.
Sharp riffs, soaring vocals, and thunderous rhythms, all delivered with a distinctive essence. Hypnotizing crowds with melodic hooks, tight grooves, and a hint of the mystical, Trahir carve their own path in today’s metal landscape. No gimmicks — just raw energy, big choruses, and the power of three.
They played with:
Candlemass, Hällas, Duel, Dopelord, Sanhedrin, Spirit Adrift,
1000mods, Ufomammut, Demon Head, The Hazytones, Red Scalp, Exorcizphobia, The Great
Machine, and Planet of Zeus.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3-3dkSraz-4
https://www.facebook.com/wearetrahir
For fans of: Gojira, Meshuggah, Decapitated, and Opeth
The track is an explosive display of SAGEN’s creative mastery. Punishing riffs, intricate drum patterns, and Adam Cheatham’s commanding vocals collide in a sonic maelstrom that mirrors the chaos and futility of war. Stephen Hegarty’s precision in composition, performance, and production (Lacerate Studios) ensures that every moment cuts deep, from the razor-sharp solos to the apocalyptic atmosphere.
The lyrics paint a grim picture of control, ideology, and extinction: a reflection of humanity’s endless appetite for dominance and destruction. In Animus, empathy is weakness, and survival is the only truth left standing.
With Whalefall on the horizon, Animus continues to build anticipation for an album that promises to merge storytelling and metal in a way few bands can match. SAGEN’s world is dark, cerebral, and relentlessly heavy, and Animus is the next brutal chapter.
Biography
Sagen effortlessly blends the aggressive intricacies of death, groove, technical, deathcore, and progressive metal to forge a unique and commanding sonic experience. With their signature style, they combine crushing riffs, electrifying guitar solos, complex drum patterns, and ferocious vocals to create a sound that is as engaging as it is punishing. Every Sagen album tells an immersive story, leaving an unforgettable impact on listeners.
The band’s discography includes three full-length albums: Tides of Succession (2016), Mammoth (2021), and Roots of Proctor (2023). Their forthcoming album, Whalefall, is set for release in early 2025, with four singles scheduled to roll out in the coming months. Alongside the album, a companion book delving into the narrative universe of the songs is in the works.
Sagen is:
Adam Cheatham
Stephen Hegarty
https://www.facebook.com/sagenmetal
Two songs from the album are streaming over here https://deathobvious-label.bandcamp.com/album/death-obvious
Death Obvious came out of nowhere to release a debut album that coalesces elements of black, death, and even doom metal to create a harrowing albeit intriguing sound that's strangely both alarming and comforting in parts. Without adhering to any particular style or school, they're just going about crafting music as it suits their demented vision in a recklessly intuitive manner, a cacophony of hurtling sounds that somehow hits the mark. The songs sound like excursions into pitch-black darkness, not knowing what's coming next, while the listener remains terrified, haunted by monstrous and spectral voices coming and going. Their sound might not be easily penetrable at first but it remains strongly alluring, imploring for more time and understanding, waiting for its mysteries to be unravelled with multiple visitations. The Finnish duo are onto something here, having created an exceptional and mature release right off the bat, one that deserves as much attention as it can possibly get before it gets lost in the annals of history. This release is not a rebirth but a necessary resuscitation.
For
fans of : Thantifaxath, Dodecahedron, Veilburner, Lurk, Blut
aus Nord, Hexrot, Deathspell OmegaLine up
Lea Lavey - Vocals
Sima Sioux - Everything else
Cover photo by Petri Kiviniemi
Merch artwork by CVSPE
Tracklisting
1. Mercury Off Axis
2. Santuario
3. The Great Gate Theory
4. Total Heavenly Desolation
5. The Third Eye Burning
6. Suffer The Spectacle
7. As Absence Expands Over Everything
8. Catechismus For The Plagued
Official release date - December 5th, 2025
https://www.facebook.com/transcendingobscurityrecords
https://www.facebook.com/DeathObvious
Cheers! Kunal Choksi Label Owner Transcending Obscurity
The
third single from VII VITIUM'S self-titled debut album
is "LUSSURIA / OSMODEO". Featuring the precious
presence of Alessandra "Trinity" Bersiani (La Grazia
Obliqua) at the synth, the song is one of their most iconic and personal
releases. The lyric video, created by Stefano Mastronicola, is available at https://youtu.be/6ImIbPNKkTo
"VII Vitium", the album due out October 31st, is an introspective and emotional journey that explores the world of sin, giving voice to its Demons with a magical fusion of Dark Occult sounds à la DEATH SS and PAUL CHAIN, and European Doom, elements of Italian Progressive Rock blended with independent Rock and '80s Darkwave.
Numerous guests joined VII VITIUM and took part in the making of the album: Joe Ferraro (Cultus Sanguine), John Goldfinch (L'Impero Delle Ombre), Sandra Silver, Daniele Donini, Alessandra "Trinity" Bersiani (La Grazia Obliqua), Dario Vicariotto (IV Sigillo), David Cremoni, Lisa Bonacquisti, Melissa Bonacquisti, and Luca Gregori. Each of them brought their own interpretation to the project's captivating theme, contributing unique and valuable contributions.
VII VITIUM are ready to welcome you into their sinful world.
Pre-order LP and deluxe edition now at: https://t.ly/TGN78
https://linktr.ee/mykingdommusic
https://www.facebook.com/VIIVITIUM
Label: Rottweiler Records ( https://www.rottweilerrecords.com/ )Release date: october 31st 2025
This Halloween Rottweiler Records bring you two powerful new singles to hold the darkness at bay! Send those ghosts and ghouls running back to their graves with the latest releases from My Place Was Taken and The Light Superior!
My Place Was Taken, from the Mexican border town of Matamoros, announced their
alliance with Rottweiler Records in May, with the release of the ‘Altar De
Moloc’ single – a thunderous exposition of deathcore menace and might. Now they
deliver the even heavier follow up – ‘Rude Awakening’. A nerve shredding intro
gives way to an incredibly heavy riff; measured, paced and deliberate,
gradually growing in force and momentum. The sheer weight is intimidating and
the vocal presence immense, the song driven forward by muscle, blood and
unwavering belief. Each chord lands like a hammer blow as this armour plated
monster marches to its conclusion. The legend of My Place Is Taken is growing
more irresistible with each song they unveil…In early 2024 Amarillo, Texas finest metalcore export, The Light Superior, released the stunning ‘Tidal Wave’ single, which won the hearts of fans everywhere with its magnificent melodies and stark emotional power. This Halloween they present the aptly entitled ‘Ghost’ and this colossal track is set to be another triumph for the band. Tumbling riffs and staggered rhythms carry a momentous, roaring vocal line upon their shoulders before The Light Superior’s patented magnificent, melodic chorus arrives. It’s the perfect contrast to those punishing opening riffs and proves instantly addictive. The superb song writing skills that made ‘Tidal Wave’ so special are back in full effect on ‘Ghost’.
Two singles from two remarkable artists released on one fateful day by one stalwart label – My Place Was Taken, The Light Superior and Rottweiler Records dominating Halloween 2025!
My Place Was Taken Line up:
Jesus Salas - Vocals
Abraham Barberi - Guitars
Edgar Zambrano - Bass
Daniel Castaneda - Drums
https://www.facebook.com/MyPlaceWasTaken
The Light Superior Line-up:
Michael Grice - Vocals
Matt Grice - Guitar
Chris Torres - Guitar
Giovanni Alvarez-Jimenez - Drums
www.youtube.com/@thelightsuperior2798
www.facebook.com/thelightsuperior
PHANTOM
CORPORATION - “TIME AND TIDE”
Vö: 12.12.2025
Label: Supreme Chaos Records
Stil: Death/Crust/Thrash Metal
The Death Crust Commando strikes back – louder, fiercer, heavier. “Time And Tide” is here to crush everything in its path!
Seit ihrer Gründung 2016 sind PHANTOM CORPORATION eine unaufhaltsame Macht im Underground. Gegründet von Szene-Veteranen aus Bremen und Dortmund – mit Wurzeln in Bands wie Dew-Scented, Eroded, BK 49 und Weak Aside – verschmilzt die Band gnadenlosen D-Beat Crust mit Death Metal und rohem Old-School Thrash/Punk zu einem kompromisslosen Crossover-Sound.
Nach der Debüt-Mini „First Commandment“ (2016), den furiosen EPs „Cause and Effect“ (2017) und „Belligerent Powers“ (2018) sowie der Split „Banner Of
Hatred“ (2022, mit den Schweden Harrowed) und dem ersten vollen Album „Fallout“ (2023), präsentiert die Band nun ihr tödlichstes Geschoss: Das neue Album „Time And Tide“, das in den letzten Tagen des Jahres 2025 über Supreme Chaos Records erscheint.
Produziert von Jörg Uken in den Soundlodge Studios (u. a. God Dethroned, Temple Of Dread), hebt Time And Tide die Band auf ein völlig neues Level.
Über 11 Tracks hinweg liefern PHANTOM CORPORATION ein unerbittliches Feuerwerk – vielseitiger, brutaler und kompromissloser als je zuvor. Rasende Thrash-Riffs, Crust- Attacken und Death Metal vereinen sich zu einem apokalyptischen Schlagabtausch ohne Atempause.
Mit „Time And Tide“ melden sich PHANTOM CORPORATION nicht nur eindrucksvoll zurück – sie preschen vehement nach vorn. Härter, wütender und dennoch facettenreicher als der gefeierte Vorgänger „Fallout“ ist dieses Album ein Manifest dessen, wofür die Band steht: Death Crust the brutal way.
Macht euch bereit – die Apokalypse hat ihren Soundtrack. Sein Name ist PHANTOM CORPORATION – Time And Tide.
Good to know:
Band besteht aus ex-Mitgliedern von Dew-Scented, Weak Aside, Slaughterday, Obscenity.
Nachfolger des viel gelobten Debüts „Fallout“.
Endlich ein zweites vollständiges Album, und es wird nicht dabei bleiben.
Tracklisting:
1. Frantic Disruption
2. Dead Of Night
3. Crushed
4. Krokodil
5. Pound Of Flesh
6. To The Hilt
7. Time And Tide
8. Sorcerer
9. For All The Wrong Reasons
10. Crisis
11. Western Apocalypse
Spielzeit 42:14
Musicians:
Leif: Vocals
Philipp: Guitar
Arne: Lead Guitar
Ulf: Bass
Marc: Drums
Discography:
2016 “FirstCommandment” Mini-CD&12"Mini-LP
2018 “CauseAndEffect” 7"EP
2018 “BelligerentPowers” Split7"EPw/Slaughterday
2022 “BannerOfHatred” Split12"EP&CDw/ Harrowed (Swe)
2023 “Fallout”Album CD/LP/MC
2025 “TimeAndTide” AlbumCD/LP/MC
https://supremechaos.de/
https://www.facebook.com/phantomcorporation/
Die erste Single "Komplex" macht unmissverständlich klar: Hier wird nichts in Watte gepackt. Stattdessen treffen brachiale Noise-Samples auf die markanten Screams von Frontmann Astharat und sorgen für ein dichtes Klanggewitter wie direkt von Hades. Das dazugehörige Musikvideo schien am 12. November auf Youtube.
Das gesamte Konzept des Albums ist eine stimmige Geschichte rund um die Rache und den Zerfall der Titanen, die sogar als Kurzgeschichte und Hörbuch produziert wurde. Ob Hades Gerechtigkeit findet, die Zyklopenkinder die Lösung sein könnten und was die Chimäre mit Zeus’ Ableben zu tun hat, sind Dinge, die man nur selbst herausfinden kann. Begleitend zur Veröffentlichung erscheint die Geschichte als bebilderte Kurzgeschichte in Form eines streng limitierten Artbooks und als Hörbuch.
Mit harten Gitarrenriffs, aggressiven Drums und weitläufigem Soundtrack-Ambient überzeugen Devil-M mit einem abwechslungsreichen Album, weit weg vom typischen Deutschrock oder der Neuen Deutschen Härte. Eben Industrial Metal, wie er zu klingen hat. Dazu verhalfen Aggrotech-Altmeister Elmar Schmidt von Centhron (Mixing) und Kristof Bathory von Dawn of Ashes (Mastering) zum finalen Ergebnis. Und nachdem Devil-M ihre gemeinsame Tour mit den Industrial-Legenden Psyclon Nine im Vorjahr absolviert haben, werden weitere Konzerte 2026 folgen.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jy1FRKG3Rzs
https://devil-m.bandcamp.com/album/titanomachie
https://www.facebook.com/devilmband
FERUCH - "FERUCH"
Genre
: Dolomitic
Black Metal
Label : Masked Dead Records / Sulphur Music
Release date : November 20th 2025
In the mountain range called Alps, more precisely in their north-east point, lies an area of a certain charm and ancientness. Its name is Dolomities, a place of impressive mountain heights and valleys, whose ancient populations contributed to mark a unique cultural identity and spiritual inheritance.
FERUCH debut album is a Hymn to the darkness of Dolomites' areas; to the legends that dwell there; to their spiritual heritage; to their deep pagan roots; to the ancestors of our lineage.
Close to Djevel, Taake, Spite Extreme Wing, Beatrik and Imago Mortis in the style, FERUCH's 'Dolomitic Black Metal' features lyrics in italian and a close relationship with bands of the same area such as Tenebrae In Perpetuum (Avantgarde Music label)
Created and animated by the mastermind Fulgur Summa, this self-titled album has been recorded together with a studio line-up featuring musicians from acts such as MESSA .
Sales Point:
Dolomitic Black Metal, with members of MESSA
A concept based on the pagan legends of Dolomites;
A style close to Djevel, Taake and Spite Extreme Wing;
Published in February 2025 by Dolomia Nera on vinyl. Now available on CD via Masked Dead Records.
https://maskeddeadrecords.com/
https://www.instagram.com/feruch_blackmetal/
The first single 'You Failed My Trust' is out now and it's available here: https://push.fm/fl/funeral-home-trust
The band comments:
"Funeral Home is ready to shake up listeners with their new single "You Failed My Trust", which is released on October 23rd 2025. The song tells the story of broken trust and the power that comes from it - a feeling that is at once crushing, real and relatable. The pounding beat and groove are the soul of the entire song."
Biography:
Founded in 2009, Funeral Home is a death metal band from Kuopio, Finland. Their musical influences range from death 'n' roll and old-school styles to with gloomy melodies of death metal . The band writes its songs with the music first, keeping the song structures simple and the arrangements flowing
Track
list:
1. You Failed My Trust
2. Wall
3. My Kingdom Is Hell
4. Rotten To The Core
5. Depths
6. Sacrificial Goat
7. Your Funeral
8. Graveyard Blues
9. Blood & Sacrifice
Album cover by Henna Pulkkinen
Line-up:
Ossi Maalampi - vocals
Henri Ojala - lead guitar
Henri Thitz - rhythm guitar
Juha Korhonen - bass
Jouko Poussu - drums
https://linktr.ee/Funeral.Home
The
second full-length album from veteran Romanian grinders SPIRITUAL
RAVISHMENT marks a grandiose comeback for one of the country's
most respected Extreme Metal acts! "EXIT HUMANITY" delivers
an intense blend of technical brutality, dark atmosphere, and thought-provoking
themes about the downfall of mankind.
This new chapter in the band's evolution expands their sound beyond pure Grindcore, incorporating heavy Stoner, Sludge, and Death Metal influences to create a massive, oppressive sonic experience. With crushing riffs, dynamic rhythms, and a powerful and highly versatile vocal assault, "Exit Humanity" stands as a bold and mature statement from SPIRITUAL RAVISHMENT, a milestone release for the Romanian extreme metal scene.
Originally recorded in 2015 at Postanalog Studio (Oradea) and Consonance Studio (Timișoara), the album was mixed by Andrei Jumugă and Tudor Scânteie, then mastered by Jumugă in 2016. Despite being scheduled for release nearly a decade ago, unforeseen circumstances forced the record into indefinite limbo... until now.
Line-up:
Cosmin Purge – vocals
Stancu Sebastian – vocals, bass
Andrei Bejușca – guitars
Andrei Jumugă – drums
https://linktr.ee/loudragemusic
https://www.facebook.com/SpiritualRavishment/
Berlin Based Gothic Metal Rock Project HIDECLOSE proudly presents his debut EP NOCTE MUTAMUR (BY NIGHT WE ARE CHANGED), a gothic novella in five movements.
Hideclose is the creation of Lenn Vane, a composer and storyteller from Berlin
whose work blends dark, doom-laden riffs with narrative precision,
exploring themes of spiritual decay, dream logic, and the sacred grotesque.
Nocte Mutamur unfolds like a Gothic novella set in Victorian London, 1889. Through five interconnected tracks, the listener follows Professor Dario Valperga, a scholar of religion whose fascination with evil draws him into visions, rituals, and a reality collapsing under its own shadows.
Each track marks a chapter in Dario Valperga’s descent — from the haunting visions of A Haunted View, to the forbidden rites of Sacred Play, the obsessive doubt of The Darkness Draws Near, the shocking murder in A Fatal Meeting, and the full-moon transformation in Nocte Mutamur, where danger and salvation merge in shadow.
Blending gothic metal, doom, and alternative influences, the EP evokes the atmosphere of classic Gothic literature — obsession, revelation, and transformation. It explores the tension between reason and darkness, faith and decay.
With Nocte Mutamur, Lenn Vane invites listeners into a world where horror becomes sacred and the grotesque reveals truth, a nocturnal journey through sound and story, where every note marks another step into the shadow.
Watch the official lyric video for “Haunted View”
The opening chapter of Nocte Mutamur comes to life in Haunted View, where Professor Dario Valperga begins his descent. On his nightly walk, Dario finds himself in a forest where shadows stir and unseen creatures watch. Reason fails him — the whispers will not let go.
Visually haunting and sonically gripping, the lyric video introduces the dark world of Nocte Mutamur and sets the tone for the journey that follows.
Listen to Nocte Mutamur: https://hideclose.bandcamp.com/album/nocte-mutamur
Tracklist:
1. Haunted View (first descent into the unknown)
2. Sacred Play (discovery of the rite)
3. The Darkness draws near (obsession and self-doubt)
4. A fatal meeting (the murder witnessed)
5. Nocte Mutamur (By night we are changed)
www.youtube.com/@Hidecloseofficial
www.facebook.com/hideclose
Athens, Greece; 23 October 2025: THE MAGUS, the Luciferian project helmed by Necromantia co-founder and ex-Rotting Christ musician The Magus, unveiled further details about the second album, “DAEMONOSOPHIA”.
The follow-up to “ΒΥΣΣΟΔΟΜΩΝΤΑΣ” is set to be released on 20 February 2026 via The Circle Music and is now available to pre-order in CD and vinyl formats, along with a limited luxurious box set and merch bundles.
Pre-order: https://thecirclemusic.gr/product-category/the-circle-releases/?filter_artist-name=the-magus
The new album promises a more aggressive and dynamic sound compared to the previous album, “ΒΥΣΣΟΔΟΜΩΝΤΑΣ”, while keeping the devouring dark atmosphere the project’s music is known for. The album's sound has some unexpected and diabolically diverse moments that will make listeners feel uneasy.
According to The Magus, “The new album from THE MAGUS entitled "Daemonosophia" is a journey to Demonhood. The Truth lies Below not Above. The Six are Three. The Unholy Trinity. The Three are One. The Absolute. The Infernal pact.
“Musically, it is more edgy and vengeful. More aggressive and dynamic. Still theatrical and horrifying in nature, hellish and complex in performance. And as always there are these diabolically diverse moments that will surprise and will make you feel unease...but Lucifer has many names and many faces. In some parts, collaboration with top-level musicians and vocalists was deemed necessary to achieve maximum impact.”
"Daemonospohia" is pulsating Darkness in all its beauty and all its horror. A beacon of Luciferian Black Metal for Extraordinary People.
“In a few weeks, the first single and video will be unleashed!”
For the album cover art, The Magus collaborated with Mexican artist Nestor Avalos, known for his work with numerous bands, including Exodus, Deicide and Rotting Christ. The artwork is an Infernal Triptych that portrays six infernal entities: Lucifer/Samael, Leviathan/Tiamat, and Belial/Satan. Nestor created a majestic painting of infernal wisdom and occult meanings, giving prominence to the Luciferian tradition and the music of the album.
"Daemonospohia" was recorded, mixed and mastered at Pentagram Studio by George Emmanuel, with the exception of drums and choirs which were recorded at Ignite Studio. The album was produced by The Magus and George Emmanuel.
Tracklist:
0. Pater Noster
1. Pseudoprophetae
2. Daemonosophia
3. The six in three is all One
4. The Era of Lucifer Rising
5. Magia Obscura
6. Amelia
7. The Chapel of Iniquities
8. The Pact
9. La Llorona Negra
The Magus was formed in 2022, following the dissolution of the legendary Greek black metal band Necromantia, which The Magus co-founded. He decided to end Necromantia after the death of his bandmate Baron Blood in 2019, releasing a final album, “To the Depths We Descend”, in 2021 as a tribute. For this new project, The Magus brought in long-time collaborators El on guitars and Maelstrom on drums.
https://thecirclemusic.gr/
https://www.themagus666.com/
https://www.facebook.com/themagus666
Thrash metal titans BASTARD SKULL are back with the lyric
video for “AFTER THE PLAGUE”, a highlight from their
self-titled debut album via Wormholedeath.
A scorched vision of humanity’s downfall. After the Plague tears through a post-apocalyptic wasteland, where corruption, madness, and deceit outlive the disease itself. Brutal, bitter, and unflinchingly real — this is thrash metal at its most unforgiving.
Previous video: https://youtu.be/f4zdXazPlCQ
Stream the album: https://orcd.co/bastardskull
Pre-save "More Dread" EP: https://orcd.co/moredread
About Bastard Skull
Formed on November 13, 2022, at a Mercyful Fate show in Brooklyn, NY, Bastard Skull emerged when John Blicharz (Annuanki, Blood Feast, Dusk) reconnected with Tom Lorenzo (Blood Feast, Without End). Joined by Mark Mari (Sneak Attack) on drums and George Kostadimas on bass, Tom stepped up as the band’s vocalist for the first time.
Drawing on years of metal experience and raw energy, Bastard Skull quickly honed a ferocious sound. Their debut album, recorded with Mike Sabatini (Attacker) at Band Mother Recording and mastered by Alan Douches (Nile, Dying Fetus, Obituary), delivers unrelenting thrash metal power that fans have been waiting for.
www.facebook.com/people/BastardSkull
DVM
SPIRO will
release their new album "MMXXVI - GRAVE" on
January 16, 2026.
Today we're revealing the artwork, a painting by artists Zanardo and Anna, as well as the complete tracklist, which will last over 73 minutes.
Here it is:
1. Preludio
2. Indistinta Morte
3. Dissentimento
4. Troppo Lente Scendono Le Tue Lacrime
5. Insoluto D'Anima
6. Alla Fine
You can pre-order the CD here: https://t.ly/2cDTv
Italian Doomsters DVM SPIRO, created by members of NIHILI LOCUS (Max, Roberto, Valeria), have realized an extremely tormented album with a dark and arcane Doom Metal that blends with more atmospheric, horrific and at times symphonic elements. An overall feeling of dark desperation and loneliness, mixed with the natural funereal atmospheres of their Doom Metal, is what emerges from this opera.
Heavy riffs, female vocals and deep growls, ancient atmospheres and classical music enrich a unique sound that will surely be a must-listen for fans of My Dying Bride, Funeral, early Paradise Lost and Shape of Despair!
It's an indistinct death, where madness shines in the dark, without peeling frames or funereal paintings of intangible prisons.
DVM SPIRO are back, and the magic of their sad art is ready to drag you into the deepest abysses.
https://linktr.ee/mykingdommusic
https://www.facebook.com/dvmspiro
SELIAS – “KILLKARMA"
Killkarma marks
a darker, more emotionally intense chapter for SELIAS. The album merges
crushing riffs, moody synths, and raw vocals into a tightly crafted, immersive
metal experience. Fans are already getting a preview of what’s to come.
SELIAS has been showcasing new material from Killkarma on their
multiple 2025 Canadian tours, delivering high-octane performances complete
with immersive lighting, smoke effects, and dramatic synth moments that elevate
their already intense live presence. Musically, SELIAS draws
influence from bands like In Flames, Soilwork, Rammstein, and Orbit
Culture, offering a sound that balances melodic brutality with cinematic depth.
The album promises to be an emotionally charged and unapologetically heavy
statement from one of Canada’s rising metal acts. A sure not to miss for
2025 and 2026.
The digital album's release date is 07 November 2025.
Tracklist
1.The Day The World Went Away
2. Abducted
3. Bullets
4. 888
5. Beyond The Switch
6. Don't Tread on Me
7. Cautionary Tale
8. 88i8
9. Six 6 Sicks
10. Real Eyes Realize
11. Raven's Call
12. Flames
13. My Time
14. Twisted Path Reimagined
Founded in 2020 by guitarist Steve Elias, SELIAS combines melodic death metal with groove and alt metal elements. Their sound is heavy and cinematic, built on aggressive riffs, heavy and melodic vocals, and atmospheric textures.
The band’s lineup includes vocalist Guillaume Pascual, whose blend of guttural growls, soaring clean vocals, and ambient keys adds emotional range; Daniel Bouwman on hard-hitting drums; Jeff Hyde anchoring the sound with melodic, heavy bass lines; and Steve Elias, the band’s architect, with intricate, commanding guitar work. Together, they forge a sound that’s both emotionally resonant and relentlessly heavy.
www.youtube.com/@seliasmetal
www.facebook.com/seliasmetal
MURDER
RECORDS
is honored to announce the second artifact presented by BEGRAVET I SKOGEN.
A nihilistic project born amidst a necrophilic wilderness, where the ashes of
the dead and fallen tree branches remain, in a remote, abysmal cave hidden in
northern Norway.
The second demo was duly extracted from the misanthropic Nordic solitude, where cold winds blow and snow falls mercilessly during long winter nights, where necrophiliac crows await the merciless death that announces its arrival with the somber melodies of Begravet I Skogen, hidden in funereal nightmares.
"DEMO II" is the title of the new, haunting blizzard that approaches ominously, described by somber poetry that transforms Begravet i Skogen into a morbid and obscure artistic expression, an unpredictable representation of archaic winter landscapes, burdened by the anguish of old age and the passage of time.
In 2024, the first demo was released, overwhelmed by horrendous nightmares of yesteryear, where pain, terror, and suffering were a constant funeral. Now is the time to release the next horrifying nightmare, recorded analog on a four-track recorder so that the cavernous essence of Begravet I Skogen's melodies remains raw, and its melodies remain true to their rotten origins.
MORBID DOOM RAW NIHILISTIC BLACK METAL!
Recorded on an analog four-track cassette recorder between February and May 2025.
All music and lyrics by Sarkofag.
Layout made by Alemão & Danihell Slaughter.
Promotional videos made by Danihell Slaughter.
Line Up:
Sarkofag (Vocals, Guitar, Bass, Drums, Piano)
begravetiskogen@gmail.com
https://begravetiskogen.bandcamp.com
BEGRAVET I SKOGEN- "DEMO II"
Cassette Limited Edition of 50 copies, hand numbered
Side A:
01 - Lengter Etter Lange Vinternetter - [13:11]
Side B:
02 - Våre Tapte Oppdagere Har Dødd - [16:05]
Release date december 05th, 2025
Official distribution by Hellstore Europe
Pre-Order Price available until December 4th, 2025 - 6.66€
Price after release date on December 5th, 2025 - 9€
Pre-order :
https://www.facebook.com/southernsoundclash
www.murder-records.eu
Extreme
metal project ONSETCOLD is back with a new album, APOCALYPTIC
SLEEP, set for release via Wormholedeath.
Onsetcold is the end of the beginning and the beginning of the end; a post‑apocalyptic extreme metal entity built to be the heaviest, most unhinged, and most unpredictable force possible. The name marks a fixed point in time: past the fire, past the point of return, where collapse is inevitable and volatility is the only constant. Across Art Destroyer, Death Blast (2020), and the full‑art detonation Noam Chomsky (2023), Onsetcold has treated albums like weapons tests—each one a different method of breaking the frame. The new record, Apocalyptic Sleep, is the most dangerous yet: ten movements that fuse black‑metal frost, death‑metal violence, symphonic black grandeur, avant‑garde sabotage, and phonk‑lit menace into a single unstable structure. Onsetcold thrives on disorientation: cathedral‑scale orchestration one moment, bass‑heavy cosmic street menace the next, then a sudden collapse into chaos. Apocalyptic Sleep is not a genre. It’s a place.
Apocalyptic Sleep is a chilling descent into themes of pain, survival, and the end of the world. The ten-track album takes listeners through a bleak, beautiful, and inescapable apocalypse. From the opening track, "The Blue Room," which sets a tone of perpetual suffering, the album weaves a narrative of ancient prophecies, cosmic chaos, and personal damnation. It explores the blurred lines between love and destruction ("Standing in the Rain Beside You"), the slow decay under a dying star ("Under the Nuclear Sun"), and a fatalistic acceptance of ruin ("Sleep Tonight"). The journey intensifies with a demonic waltz with Lucifer himself ("Underworld") and a violent, cult-like rebellion ("Cult"), before concluding with "Austere." Ultimately, Apocalyptic Sleep is not a story of hope, but a visceral and honest look at the beauty and terror of a world in its final throes. The album has been mixed and mastered by Dan Mullins(My Dying Bride).
Tracklist
1. The Blue Room
2. The Oracle to Egypt
3. Hurricane
4. Standing in the Rain Beside You
5. Under the Nuclear Sun
6. Sleep Tonight
7. Short Circuit
8. Underworld
9. Breathing in This Cult
10. Austere
Line-up:
Shaq - Music/Vocals
Seiza Friedrich - Vocals
www.youtube.com/onsetcold
www.facebook.com/onsetcold
The
Finnish black metal band VERILEHTO is set to release
their second album AARNIHAUTA on November 28th 2025 via Inverse
Records.
The second single 'VIRVATULET' is unleashed today and the track can be heard here: https://push.fm/fl/verilehto-virvatulet
"The closing track of the album, Virvatulet, has been one of my favorites from the start. It eases off the gas pedal and gives room for the story. During the making of the album, I read a lot about old Finnish mythology and the lyrics of this song were among the first I wrote for the album. This song really shows the core of Verilehto. Beautifully wandering guitars, cries of pain and a gripping atmosphere. A magnificent conclusion to the album, which is why it was chosen as the second single." Says vocalist Janne Partanen
Listen to the first single Aarnihauta: https://push.fm/fl/verilehto-aarnihauta
Biography:
The Finnish melodic black metal band Verilehto is back with a new album, Aarnihauta. The album title translates as 'hidden grave in the forest', which is a fitting description of the band's second album.
Verilehto plays Finnish 90s-style black metal, characterised by melodic and aggressive riffs, raw vocals, and an eerie overall tone. The Finnish folklore-inspired lyrics fit well with the band's versatile riffs, and the songs vary from fast blastbeats to slower storytelling elements.
This album also sees a change in Verilehto's line-up, with Markus Räppiö from Kaira joining the crew. With Markus on bass, Janne Partanen (Hautajaisyö, Alfa Pentatonik, Marraskuun Lapset, Paavalin Harhat) on vocals, and Janne Tuikkala (Muria & Dawn of Everwinter) on guitars, drums and synth, the band is stronger than ever.
'Aarnihauta' sees the band continuing to evolve from their debut album 'Kuoleman Siipien Havina' by focusing on their own sound and style. The album is not overly polished, and has a good raw quality to the production, but this is not the main focus. It was recorded by the band themselves in 2024–25.
The album artwork was created by the talented Awinita Alm, and the single artwork was created by the band. The "Aarnihauta" video was filmed in 2024 and edited by Janne Tuikkala and Markus Räppiö.
Track list:
01. Surutta Tapettu
02. Nälänhätä
03. Aarnihauta
04. Kalman Sotajuokko
05. Tuhkaverho
06. Syöjätär
07. Virvatulet
Artwork by Awinita Alm
Line-up:
Janne Tuikkala - Guitars, Drums, Synths
Janne Partanen - Vocals
Markus Räipiö - Bass & Backing Vocals
https://www.facebook.com/verilehto
For
fans of:
Ghoul, Witchery, The Haunted, Gwar, Converge, The Crown, Midnight
The video features clips from a myriad of b-horror movies, including "Auntie Lee's Meat Pies" (Steiner Films), "Evil Laugh" (Vinegar Syndrome), "Microwave Massacre" (Arrow Video), "Rabid Grannies" (Vinegar Syndrome), and "Tromeo & Juliet" (Troma Entertainment). It also pays tribute to the late Scott Spiegel and his film, "Intruder" (Phantom Productions).
Watch the video for "Bonemelter" now at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yTrs9CYyCHc
24 oz CANTRIP boasts five tracks of booze-soaked thrash fury infused with the unholy union of punk attitude and blackened aggression.
The EP is also available as a limited-edition VHS style cassette.
Keep reading for the story of the soon-to-be infamous 24 oz CANTRIP.
Born fully formed, screaming, and covered in goo out of the dumpster behind DaVinci's pizza on Merrick Road, a horned figure scrambled blindly through piles of empty paint cans, ceramic vases, and angry cats in order to move undetected. He found refuge in a musty old cellar. After pulling his foot loose from the bucket he had stepped in, he closed the heavy steel doors
behind him.
Wiping the thick blanket of dust off a 30-rack of Genesee Specialty Cream Ale, he schemed. He was cursed with the knowledge of an incantation: a spell that would bring Nyarlathotep, the Crawling Chaos, into this world. He wrestled with the thought while crushing and tossing another empty can. The ritual required great rigor and perfect focus, but he was exacting.
He chanted. He chanted and chanted. The ceiling groaned and cracked. Polyvinyl dust plumed and swirled before vanishing into imperceptible motes. He drew sorcerous glyphs in the air with two fingers outstretched. The walls trembled with a sickening low rumble. Bracing his hands firm against his ersatz altar — a Playskool Mighty My Size Table and Chair Set — he ignored the throbbing in his head and steadied himself.
A spiraling portal ripped into reality. Out spilled two bumbling homunculi, fully formed, screaming, and covered in goo. This wasn't right! The pair stumbled and scratched their way through the cellar, bleating, squawking, and tearing through nearby cases of Natty Daddy like vultures to carrion. He pondered for what seemed like hours over the pyramid of discarded beer cans and the now-empty bottle of Old Grand Dad he had chanced upon halfway through. What could have gone wrong?
The cellar burst open. Darkening the door was a group of hulking, hazmat-suited figures. At once, the three slickened homunculi grappled one another in a long and futile struggle to get on their feet. They shouted in a panic if they were "being detained" until they were eventually tased into unconsciousness.
This was ROTGUT's ill-fated 24 oz CANTRIP.
Bio:
Assembled against their will by a faceless shadow organization in the Winter of 2024, the three designated FD, C19, and AX spent weeks in a lightless concrete hell. When the chance to escape emerged, they seized it — for they were bound by a great purpose: to form an extreme metal band, inspired by crust punk, rock ’n’ roll, and classic schlock to shred wanton across the greater US and parts beyond. That band is ROTGUT.
https://rotgut.band/
The second single 'NIGHTLESS NIGHT' is released today and music video of the track is available here: https://youtu.be/yB05gK9zZho
The guitarist Jani Moilanen comments:
"The new single "Nightless Night" continues the exploration into the Finnish paganism with ethereal and melodic approach. It is the second song of the upcoming album following the opening track "Seita", which was released earlier this year."
Listen To Nightless Night single on streaming services: https://push.fm/fl/kaamos-warriors-nightless
Biography:
The Finnish Pagan metal band Kaamos Warriors was formed in 2018 by Jani Moilanen (guitars) and Mikko Ojala (vocals, guitars). Their inspiration for the musical athmosphere is derived from the the beauty and the harshness of the Northern nature. The roots of the band rely heavily on the wilderness of the North. Current line-up includes also Inka Ojala (shamandrum) and Marjo Moilanen (bass guitar). Their presence in the band has further expanded the whole audiovisual atmosphere of the Finnish paganism. Jani, Mikko and Inka have also being playing together in the melodic metal band Dark The Suns. The former bass player for the Kaamos Wariors (played bass in the previous two albums) Jyri Moilanen is currently having a break from playing in the band. All the musical releases of the band have been released via Inverse Records.
The music video of first single 'Seita' can be seen here: https://youtu.be/rzjPK5KH9R4
Line-up:
Mikko Ojala - Vocals, Guitars & Drums
Jani Moilanen - Guitars
Inka Ojala - Shamndrum & percussions
Marjo Moilanen - Bass
Mikko Ojala & Inka Ojala - Synths & soundscapes
https://kaamoswarriors.bandcamp.com
https://www.facebook.com/KaamosWarriorsOfficial
El Paso’s legendary groove metal pioneers PISSING RAZORS are set to make their long-awaited return to the East Coast for the first time in over two decades. The upcoming seven-date run marks their first appearance in the region since 2004, when the band was touring in support of their Spitfire Records release, Evolution.
Now, in 2025, the band returns to the East in support of their acclaimed 2021 album Eulogy Death March —a tour that’s not only highly anticipated by fans but also historic in nature.
This lineup is the closest to the original Pissing Razors roster the band has had in years and features:
Joe Rodriguez – Vocals
Eddy Garcia – Drums
Mat Lynch – Guitar
Geo Gomez – Bass
The
East Coast leg will feature direct support from Single Bullet Theory, the
long-running East Coast metal force fronted by Matt DiFabio. DiFabio has strong
ties to Pissing Razors himself, having played guitar on the 2003 tour
supporting Evolution. Now, over 20 years later, the two camps reunite on
the same stages once again.
Joe Rodriguez shared his thoughts on the tour’s significance:
“The return to the East Coast after over two decades would mark a significant milestone—not just as a tour to the area with our friends in Single Bullet Theory but a reconnection with the fans in regions we haven’t formally visited in a long time.
It symbolizes the longevity of the band and our dedication to the groove metal scene, keeping the genre alive in new and legacy markets.
For long-time fans on the East Coast, it would be a nostalgic and emotional event, potentially the first chance to see the band live in nearly a generation.
For the band, it’s an opportunity to re-establish our presence, maybe test new songs (like tracks from our 2021 album Eulogy Death March), and grow our audience geography beyond our Texas-heavy touring footprint.”
Eddy Garcia added:
"It's with great pleasure that we get to hit the East Coast for a few dates! We haven't been that way since 2003! Many thanks to Matt and Single Bullet Theory! We look forward to seeing old friends and making some new ones! East Coast fans have always treated us well, and we look forward to playing all of these shows! Cheers!"
Formed in the mid-'90s, Pissing Razors gained a reputation for relentless touring and uncompromising live shows. From the late ’90s through the early 2000s, the band seemed to live on the road, clocking in tours alongside Cannibal Corpse, Six Feet Under, W.A.S.P., and select U.S. and European dates with Anthrax and NYHC legends Pro-Pain. Their impact helped shape the sound of American groove metal, influencing a new generation of heavyweights including Lamb of God and Gojira .
The upcoming East Coast tour promises to be a celebration of Pissing Razors’ legacy, a testament to their longevity, and a heavy reminder of their ongoing power and relevance in today’s metal scene.
PIssing Razors / Single Bullet Theory/ Byzantine
10/31 - Richmond, VA. - Another Round
11/01 - Bensalem, PA. - Broken Goblet (with Byzantine)
11/02 - Sabbatus, ME. - Mixers (with Byzantine and Ascend to Power)
11/03 - Westfield, MA. - Gabes 252 (with Byzantine)
11/04 - Providence, RI. - Alchemy (with Thy Will Be Done)
11/05- Hamden, CT. - The Cellar
11/06 - Buffalo, NY. - Rockin Buffalo Saloon
www.facebook.com/singlebullettheory
www.facebook.com/PissingRazorsEPTX
News
VICRECORDS :
ROTTING CORPSE – „ THRASH IN PAIN OR DIE INSANE”
Covering from 1986 to 1990, this CD collects the four demos completely (remastered) by Texas thrash unit Rotting Corpse! This short lived band delivered hi-octane lone star thrash metal, perfectly fitting amongst the fellow bands from their area, such as Devastation, Rigor Mortis and Gammacide. These four demos are filled with thrashing goodness, with blazing riffs and basslines and tight drumming, everything topped with evil caustic vocals. One of the most underrated gems in US thrash metal history. The second two demos were produced by Vinnie Paul (Pantera) and the first demo by Vinnie and Dimebags’s father, Jerry Abbott (who also produced the first four Pantera albums). Featuring (ex) members of Solitude Aeturnus, Devastation, ex-Death (live) and Gammacide.
MORPHEUS – „ IN THE ARMS OF “
Morpheus was formed in Stockholm in 1990 by the current Necrophobic guitars players Sebastian (in Necrophobic from1996 till present) and Johan (2001 – present). The Stockholm youngsters recorded one demo in 1990 (as Exhumed) one mini album ‘in The Arms of..,.” and a full length before all members went on in more known Swedish death metal bands. And still are. For example: Sebastian Ramstedt (In Aphelion, Necrophobic, ex-Black Trip, ex-Nifelheim and Johan Bergebäck, (In Aphelion Necrophobic, ex-Dismember, ex-Amon Amarth (live), ex-Nifelheim). Drummer Markus Ruden was original member of Carbonized).
Recorded at Studio Sunlight with Thomas Skogsberg (Entombed, Dismember, Grave). Extensive liner notes by Chris Dick (Decibel Magazine). Many old and rare posters and drawings! This re-issue of ‘In the Arms of featured also the cult Exhumed demo where it all started for these ambitious young Swedish musicians.
https://www.vicrecords.com/
UK-based
black-gothic metal ensemble ABSCENCE unveils their
latest lyric video for the track “UNDER THE MOON’S GLANCE”.
In this chapter of Abscence’s dark odyssey, “Under the Moon’s Glance” unravels a tale of longing, blood, and nocturnal reverie. Born from the union of haunting melody and raw intensity, this track dives deep into the romance and ruin of our vampiric lovers.
"Let the moonlight guide you—and may you never look away."
The track comes from ENIGMA, the band’s latest concept album. Across nine epic songs, Enigma tells the tragic story of two vampire women bound by blood, devotion, and betrayal. Drawing from 90s black and gothic metal, the album layers symphonic textures, rich vocal arrangements, and immersive storytelling to create a world that is both timeless and intense.
Stream "Enigma" https://orcd.co/enigmaalbum
Abscence:
Emerging from the UK underground, Abscence channels the raw power and bleak beauty of black metal, blending ferocious riffs with haunting melodies to explore despair, nature, and the shadows of existence. With Enigma, Abscence invites listeners into a world of symphonic blackened art, embracing drama, darkness, and emotional intensity in its purest form.
https://www.youtube.com/@abscenceband
www.instagram.com/abscenceband
FUCK IT is a Portuguese punk band from Porto, founded by Girø (Renegados do Boliqueime, Freedoom, Dokuga, Dimmer Future...) and Céd (Gorgámisco Pornoblastoma, Disfigured Human Mind, Insolência, Drenagem, Stercore, Hypomania...). These two creatures from the back alleys of the underworld decided to join forces like stray dogs to found FUCK IT, which presents a direct approach, expressed by a minimalist sound and an anti-conformist stance of protest against the oppression perpetrated by cultural elitism. To complete FUCK IT's lineup, young Spell (Estriknina, Dimmer Future) was adopted from the shelter to join the pack and came to help in the fight against banality and the obvious.
In this lost world where empty days are constant, we must remain vigilant to keep our filthy resistance active without getting tired of being eternally unwanted and where we are grateful that no one looks at us, so FUCK IT.
The time has come to unleash chaos and take to the streets with the rage that consumes us so cruelly and mercilessly. There's no time to rest here, and protests are imminent. Without grand musical flourishes, and where simplicity reigns unpleasantly, there's no need to complicate things, so FUCK IT!
PORTUGUESE PUNK ROCK STOMPS ON YOUR UGLY FACE FROM THE FILTHY ALLEYS OF PORTO!
FUCK IT "No Rest"
MCD Limited edition of 300 copies
info@murder-records.eu
www.murder-records.eu
Tracklist:
01 - No Rest [01:49]
02 - Vigilante [02:02]
03 - Cansado [02:12]
04 - Mundo Perdido [01:42]
05 - Indesejado [01:49]
06 - O Último Dos Moicanos [02:25]
07 - Dias Vazios [01:15]
08 - Fuck It [02:10]
09 - Não Olhes Para Mim [02:07]
Recorded at Studio Agradável, September 2025 by Óscar and Bruno.
Lyrics and music by FUCK IT, except Fuck It - lyrics by Jorginho.
Draw for layout made by Madalena Macedo.
Photo by Bruno Miguel.
Artwork and Layouts made by Cédric Rodrigues.
Promotional video made by Danihell Slaughter.
Release date december 5th, 2025
Official distribution by Hellstore Europe
Line Up:
Girø (Drums Vocals)
Céd (Guitar)
Spell (Bass Vocals)
https://fuckitpunk.bandcamp.com/album/demo-1
Resistance On... Stupidity Off...
PUTREVORE – “UNENDING ROTTING CYCLE”
Label: Xtreem Music
Release date: november 11th 2025
Genre: Death Metal
For fans of: Incantation | Immolation | Avulsed | Grisly
We walk upon a road of mouldering bones, empty sockets staring up in silent reproach at our trespass. And then, with a last backward glance at the fading daylight, we step into the maw of death…descending into a darkness beyond black, the lightless catacombs of dying where life has no place and angels fear to tread. Here the gods have many eyes and many serpentine limbs. Here the dead converse in crackling whispers as their flesh sloughs from their bent and twisted frames. Here the aeons pass in unending rotting cycles…
Putrevore…a shared dream between two icons of death, a nascent idea hatched between Dave Rotten (Avulsed, Holycide etc) and Rogga Johansson (Paganizer, Ribspreader and a thousand more) to pay tribute to the hardest, heaviest and most brutal of the death metal pioneers of the late ‘80s and early ‘90s, more than twenty years ago. Yet still the beast clings to life with a vicious tenacity and a fifth full length album of impossible horrors is about to be unleashed – Unending Rotting Cycle!
Attacking with a terrifying immediacy, ‘No Mourning The Grace’ reveals Dave Rotten’s vocals at their most tomb-trawling, deeper and more inhuman than ever before, while Rogga Johansson’s inexhaustible supply of superlative death metal riffs remains undiminished. An inherent sense of dark melody is always present behind the song’s wall of terror, spreading tendrils of utter desolation through its rotting cadaver. There’s an incredible murky darkness shrouding this album as a whole, the vocals clawing their way up through the thick, oppressive riffs, while the drums deliver a crisp, bone shaking thunder within the vortex of chaos. On tracks like the magnificent, rumbling, infernal majesty of ‘Subterranean Paths To The Temples’, the fear infused atmosphere is simply awesome. There is no let up in the nightmarish aura – once Putrevore have sunk their cracked, decaying teeth into your flesh they do not let go. From the stumbling zombie death march of ‘They Worship Disarray’, led by Rotten’s flesh melting vocals, to the paean to horrors from beyond the boundaries of sanity that is ‘Cult Of The Tentacle’, Unending Rotting Cycle is a testament to the fact that the blood in Putrevore’s collective veins runs black with the essence of death metal. The final act of desecration, ‘The Cradle Replaced By The Grave’, is haunting and morose as it grinds you into the dust, extinguishing the last flickering embers of life and hope.
Mixed and mastered by Avulsed guitarist, Alejandro Lobo, at his Acordica Studios and featuring the cataclysmic drumming of regular Rogga Johansson co-conspirator Thomas Ohlsson (Stass, War Magic etc), Unending Rotting Cycle is without question the most relentless, ravenous and remorseless example of Putrevore’s death metal war machine. It will be released by Xtreem Music on November 11th on CD, 12"LP Cassette & Digital formats, completed by the stunning artwork of Lucretia Morti (Avulsed, Ribspreader etc). Bleak, black and bestial, Putrevore remain the undead embodiment of an old phrase from the age that inspired them – some music was meant to stay underground.
Line-up:
Dave Rotten – Vocals
Rogga Johansson – Guitars/Bass
Drums on Unending Rotting Cycle performed by Thomas Ohlsson
https://www.xtreemmusic.com/
https://www.facebook.com/putrevore
BELLE
MORTE,
one of the rising forces in symphonic female-fronted metal, return with a
new acoustic take on their hit single “EXORCISM”.
Stripping the track down to its raw, emotional core, the video highlights the
band’s signature dark atmosphere while offering a fresh perspective on the
fan-favorite song.
Known for blending symphonic metal with an array of ethnic instruments from around the world, BELLE MORTE’s Pearl Hunting album features collaborations with artists from over a dozen countries, creating a unique global sound. The acoustic “Exorcism” offers both longtime fans and newcomers a chance to experience the band’s cinematic storytelling in an intimate, stripped-back form.
About Belle Morte
Formed in Minsk, BELLE MORTE combines dark symphonic metal with gothic, progressive, and melancholic elements. After their 2018 EP Game On, the band signed with Wormholedeath in 2021 to release Crime of Passion, a conceptual album inspired by John Fowles’s The Collector. Their second album continues this global approach, delivering unique symphonic metal experiences for fans seeking something different.
www.youtube.com/@bellemortemusic
Vö: 12.12.2025Label: Supreme Chaos Records
Stil: Death/Crust/Thrash Metal
The Death Crust Commando strikes back – louder, fiercer, heavier. “Time And Tide” is here to crush everything in its path!
Seit ihrer Gründung 2016 sind PHANTOM CORPORATION eine unaufhaltsame Macht im Underground. Gegründet von Szene-Veteranen aus Bremen und Dortmund – mit Wurzeln in Bands wie Dew-Scented, Eroded, BK 49 und Weak Aside – verschmilzt die Band gnadenlosen D-Beat Crust mit Death Metal und rohem Old-School Thrash/Punk zu einem kompromisslosen Crossover-Sound.
Nach der Debüt-Mini „First Commandment“ (2016), den furiosen EPs „Cause and Effect“ (2017) und „Belligerent Powers“ (2018) sowie der Split „Banner Of
Hatred“ (2022, mit den Schweden Harrowed) und dem ersten vollen Album „Fallout“ (2023), präsentiert die Band nun ihr tödlichstes Geschoss: Das neue Album „Time And Tide“, das in den letzten Tagen des Jahres 2025 über Supreme Chaos Records erscheint.
Produziert von Jörg Uken in den Soundlodge Studios (u. a. God Dethroned, Temple Of Dread), hebt Time And Tide die Band auf ein völlig neues Level.
Über 11 Tracks hinweg liefern PHANTOM CORPORATION ein unerbittliches Feuerwerk – vielseitiger, brutaler und kompromissloser als je zuvor. Rasende Thrash-Riffs, Crust- Attacken und Death Metal vereinen sich zu einem apokalyptischen Schlagabtausch ohne Atempause.
Mit „Time And Tide“ melden sich PHANTOM CORPORATION nicht nur eindrucksvoll zurück – sie preschen vehement nach vorn. Härter, wütender und dennoch facettenreicher als der gefeierte Vorgänger „Fallout“ ist dieses Album ein Manifest dessen, wofür die Band steht: Death Crust the brutal way.
Macht euch bereit – die Apokalypse hat ihren Soundtrack. Sein Name ist PHANTOM CORPORATION – Time And Tide.
Good to know:
Band besteht aus ex-Mitgliedern von Dew-Scented, Weak Aside, Slaughterday, Obscenity.
Nachfolger des viel gelobten Debüts „Fallout“.
Endlich ein zweites vollständiges Album, und es wird nicht dabei bleiben.
Tracklisting:
1. Frantic Disruption
2. Dead Of Night
3. Crushed
4. Krokodil
5. Pound Of Flesh
6. To The Hilt
7. Time And Tide
8. Sorcerer
9. For All The Wrong Reasons
10. Crisis
11. Western Apocalypse
Spielzeit 42:14
Musicians:
Leif: Vocals
Philipp: Guitar
Arne: Lead Guitar
Ulf: Bass
Marc: Drums
Discography:
2016 “FirstCommandment” Mini-CD&12"Mini-LP
2018 “CauseAndEffect” 7"EP
2018 “BelligerentPowers” Split7"EPw/Slaughterday
2022 “BannerOfHatred” Split12"EP&CDw/ Harrowed (Swe)
2023 “Fallout”Album CD/LP/MC
2025 “TimeAndTide” AlbumCD/LP/MC
https://supremechaos.de/
https://www.facebook.com/phantomcorporation/
Die erste Single "Komplex" macht unmissverständlich klar: Hier wird nichts in Watte gepackt. Stattdessen treffen brachiale Noise-Samples auf die markanten Screams von Frontmann Astharat und sorgen für ein dichtes Klanggewitter wie direkt von Hades. Das dazugehörige Musikvideo schien am 12. November auf Youtube.
Das gesamte Konzept des Albums ist eine stimmige Geschichte rund um die Rache und den Zerfall der Titanen, die sogar als Kurzgeschichte und Hörbuch produziert wurde. Ob Hades Gerechtigkeit findet, die Zyklopenkinder die Lösung sein könnten und was die Chimäre mit Zeus’ Ableben zu tun hat, sind Dinge, die man nur selbst herausfinden kann. Begleitend zur Veröffentlichung erscheint die Geschichte als bebilderte Kurzgeschichte in Form eines streng limitierten Artbooks und als Hörbuch.
Mit harten Gitarrenriffs, aggressiven Drums und weitläufigem Soundtrack-Ambient überzeugen Devil-M mit einem abwechslungsreichen Album, weit weg vom typischen Deutschrock oder der Neuen Deutschen Härte. Eben Industrial Metal, wie er zu klingen hat. Dazu verhalfen Aggrotech-Altmeister Elmar Schmidt von Centhron (Mixing) und Kristof Bathory von Dawn of Ashes (Mastering) zum finalen Ergebnis. Und nachdem Devil-M ihre gemeinsame Tour mit den Industrial-Legenden Psyclon Nine im Vorjahr absolviert haben, werden weitere Konzerte 2026 folgen.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jy1FRKG3Rzs
https://devil-m.bandcamp.com/album/titanomachie
https://www.facebook.com/devilmband
FERUCH - "FERUCH"
Genre
: Dolomitic
Black MetalLabel : Masked Dead Records / Sulphur Music
Release date : November 20th 2025
In the mountain range called Alps, more precisely in their north-east point, lies an area of a certain charm and ancientness. Its name is Dolomities, a place of impressive mountain heights and valleys, whose ancient populations contributed to mark a unique cultural identity and spiritual inheritance.
FERUCH debut album is a Hymn to the darkness of Dolomites' areas; to the legends that dwell there; to their spiritual heritage; to their deep pagan roots; to the ancestors of our lineage.
Close to Djevel, Taake, Spite Extreme Wing, Beatrik and Imago Mortis in the style, FERUCH's 'Dolomitic Black Metal' features lyrics in italian and a close relationship with bands of the same area such as Tenebrae In Perpetuum (Avantgarde Music label)
Created and animated by the mastermind Fulgur Summa, this self-titled album has been recorded together with a studio line-up featuring musicians from acts such as MESSA .
Sales Point:
Dolomitic Black Metal, with members of MESSA
A concept based on the pagan legends of Dolomites;
A style close to Djevel, Taake and Spite Extreme Wing;
Published in February 2025 by Dolomia Nera on vinyl. Now available on CD via Masked Dead Records.
https://maskeddeadrecords.com/
https://www.instagram.com/feruch_blackmetal/
The first single 'You Failed My Trust' is out now and it's available here: https://push.fm/fl/funeral-home-trust
The band comments:
"Funeral Home is ready to shake up listeners with their new single "You Failed My Trust", which is released on October 23rd 2025. The song tells the story of broken trust and the power that comes from it - a feeling that is at once crushing, real and relatable. The pounding beat and groove are the soul of the entire song."
Biography:
Founded in 2009, Funeral Home is a death metal band from Kuopio, Finland. Their musical influences range from death 'n' roll and old-school styles to with gloomy melodies of death metal . The band writes its songs with the music first, keeping the song structures simple and the arrangements flowing
Track
list:1. You Failed My Trust
2. Wall
3. My Kingdom Is Hell
4. Rotten To The Core
5. Depths
6. Sacrificial Goat
7. Your Funeral
8. Graveyard Blues
9. Blood & Sacrifice
Album cover by Henna Pulkkinen
Line-up:
Ossi Maalampi - vocals
Henri Ojala - lead guitar
Henri Thitz - rhythm guitar
Juha Korhonen - bass
Jouko Poussu - drums
https://linktr.ee/Funeral.Home
The
second full-length album from veteran Romanian grinders SPIRITUAL
RAVISHMENT marks a grandiose comeback for one of the country's
most respected Extreme Metal acts! "EXIT HUMANITY" delivers
an intense blend of technical brutality, dark atmosphere, and thought-provoking
themes about the downfall of mankind.This new chapter in the band's evolution expands their sound beyond pure Grindcore, incorporating heavy Stoner, Sludge, and Death Metal influences to create a massive, oppressive sonic experience. With crushing riffs, dynamic rhythms, and a powerful and highly versatile vocal assault, "Exit Humanity" stands as a bold and mature statement from SPIRITUAL RAVISHMENT, a milestone release for the Romanian extreme metal scene.
Originally recorded in 2015 at Postanalog Studio (Oradea) and Consonance Studio (Timișoara), the album was mixed by Andrei Jumugă and Tudor Scânteie, then mastered by Jumugă in 2016. Despite being scheduled for release nearly a decade ago, unforeseen circumstances forced the record into indefinite limbo... until now.
Line-up:
Cosmin Purge – vocals
Stancu Sebastian – vocals, bass
Andrei Bejușca – guitars
Andrei Jumugă – drums
https://linktr.ee/loudragemusic
https://www.facebook.com/SpiritualRavishment/
Berlin Based Gothic Metal Rock Project HIDECLOSE proudly presents his debut EP NOCTE MUTAMUR (BY NIGHT WE ARE CHANGED), a gothic novella in five movements.
Hideclose is the creation of Lenn Vane, a composer and storyteller from Berlin
whose work blends dark, doom-laden riffs with narrative precision,
exploring themes of spiritual decay, dream logic, and the sacred grotesque.Nocte Mutamur unfolds like a Gothic novella set in Victorian London, 1889. Through five interconnected tracks, the listener follows Professor Dario Valperga, a scholar of religion whose fascination with evil draws him into visions, rituals, and a reality collapsing under its own shadows.
Each track marks a chapter in Dario Valperga’s descent — from the haunting visions of A Haunted View, to the forbidden rites of Sacred Play, the obsessive doubt of The Darkness Draws Near, the shocking murder in A Fatal Meeting, and the full-moon transformation in Nocte Mutamur, where danger and salvation merge in shadow.
Blending gothic metal, doom, and alternative influences, the EP evokes the atmosphere of classic Gothic literature — obsession, revelation, and transformation. It explores the tension between reason and darkness, faith and decay.
With Nocte Mutamur, Lenn Vane invites listeners into a world where horror becomes sacred and the grotesque reveals truth, a nocturnal journey through sound and story, where every note marks another step into the shadow.
Watch the official lyric video for “Haunted View”
The opening chapter of Nocte Mutamur comes to life in Haunted View, where Professor Dario Valperga begins his descent. On his nightly walk, Dario finds himself in a forest where shadows stir and unseen creatures watch. Reason fails him — the whispers will not let go.
Visually haunting and sonically gripping, the lyric video introduces the dark world of Nocte Mutamur and sets the tone for the journey that follows.
Listen to Nocte Mutamur: https://hideclose.bandcamp.com/album/nocte-mutamur
Tracklist:
1. Haunted View (first descent into the unknown)
2. Sacred Play (discovery of the rite)
3. The Darkness draws near (obsession and self-doubt)
4. A fatal meeting (the murder witnessed)
5. Nocte Mutamur (By night we are changed)
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Athens, Greece; 23 October 2025: THE MAGUS, the Luciferian project helmed by Necromantia co-founder and ex-Rotting Christ musician The Magus, unveiled further details about the second album, “DAEMONOSOPHIA”.
The follow-up to “ΒΥΣΣΟΔΟΜΩΝΤΑΣ” is set to be released on 20 February 2026 via The Circle Music and is now available to pre-order in CD and vinyl formats, along with a limited luxurious box set and merch bundles.
Pre-order: https://thecirclemusic.gr/product-category/the-circle-releases/?filter_artist-name=the-magus
The new album promises a more aggressive and dynamic sound compared to the previous album, “ΒΥΣΣΟΔΟΜΩΝΤΑΣ”, while keeping the devouring dark atmosphere the project’s music is known for. The album's sound has some unexpected and diabolically diverse moments that will make listeners feel uneasy.
According to The Magus, “The new album from THE MAGUS entitled "Daemonosophia" is a journey to Demonhood. The Truth lies Below not Above. The Six are Three. The Unholy Trinity. The Three are One. The Absolute. The Infernal pact.
“Musically, it is more edgy and vengeful. More aggressive and dynamic. Still theatrical and horrifying in nature, hellish and complex in performance. And as always there are these diabolically diverse moments that will surprise and will make you feel unease...but Lucifer has many names and many faces. In some parts, collaboration with top-level musicians and vocalists was deemed necessary to achieve maximum impact.”
"Daemonospohia" is pulsating Darkness in all its beauty and all its horror. A beacon of Luciferian Black Metal for Extraordinary People.
“In a few weeks, the first single and video will be unleashed!”
For the album cover art, The Magus collaborated with Mexican artist Nestor Avalos, known for his work with numerous bands, including Exodus, Deicide and Rotting Christ. The artwork is an Infernal Triptych that portrays six infernal entities: Lucifer/Samael, Leviathan/Tiamat, and Belial/Satan. Nestor created a majestic painting of infernal wisdom and occult meanings, giving prominence to the Luciferian tradition and the music of the album.
"Daemonospohia" was recorded, mixed and mastered at Pentagram Studio by George Emmanuel, with the exception of drums and choirs which were recorded at Ignite Studio. The album was produced by The Magus and George Emmanuel.
Tracklist: 0. Pater Noster
1. Pseudoprophetae
2. Daemonosophia
3. The six in three is all One
4. The Era of Lucifer Rising
5. Magia Obscura
6. Amelia
7. The Chapel of Iniquities
8. The Pact
9. La Llorona Negra
The Magus was formed in 2022, following the dissolution of the legendary Greek black metal band Necromantia, which The Magus co-founded. He decided to end Necromantia after the death of his bandmate Baron Blood in 2019, releasing a final album, “To the Depths We Descend”, in 2021 as a tribute. For this new project, The Magus brought in long-time collaborators El on guitars and Maelstrom on drums.
https://thecirclemusic.gr/
https://www.themagus666.com/
https://www.facebook.com/themagus666
Thrash metal titans BASTARD SKULL are back with the lyric
video for “AFTER THE PLAGUE”, a highlight from their
self-titled debut album via Wormholedeath.A scorched vision of humanity’s downfall. After the Plague tears through a post-apocalyptic wasteland, where corruption, madness, and deceit outlive the disease itself. Brutal, bitter, and unflinchingly real — this is thrash metal at its most unforgiving.
Previous video: https://youtu.be/f4zdXazPlCQ
Stream the album: https://orcd.co/bastardskull
Pre-save "More Dread" EP: https://orcd.co/moredread
About Bastard Skull
Formed on November 13, 2022, at a Mercyful Fate show in Brooklyn, NY, Bastard Skull emerged when John Blicharz (Annuanki, Blood Feast, Dusk) reconnected with Tom Lorenzo (Blood Feast, Without End). Joined by Mark Mari (Sneak Attack) on drums and George Kostadimas on bass, Tom stepped up as the band’s vocalist for the first time.
Drawing on years of metal experience and raw energy, Bastard Skull quickly honed a ferocious sound. Their debut album, recorded with Mike Sabatini (Attacker) at Band Mother Recording and mastered by Alan Douches (Nile, Dying Fetus, Obituary), delivers unrelenting thrash metal power that fans have been waiting for.
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DVM
SPIRO will
release their new album "MMXXVI - GRAVE" on
January 16, 2026.Today we're revealing the artwork, a painting by artists Zanardo and Anna, as well as the complete tracklist, which will last over 73 minutes.
Here it is:
1. Preludio
2. Indistinta Morte
3. Dissentimento
4. Troppo Lente Scendono Le Tue Lacrime
5. Insoluto D'Anima
6. Alla Fine
You can pre-order the CD here: https://t.ly/2cDTv
Italian Doomsters DVM SPIRO, created by members of NIHILI LOCUS (Max, Roberto, Valeria), have realized an extremely tormented album with a dark and arcane Doom Metal that blends with more atmospheric, horrific and at times symphonic elements. An overall feeling of dark desperation and loneliness, mixed with the natural funereal atmospheres of their Doom Metal, is what emerges from this opera.
Heavy riffs, female vocals and deep growls, ancient atmospheres and classical music enrich a unique sound that will surely be a must-listen for fans of My Dying Bride, Funeral, early Paradise Lost and Shape of Despair!
It's an indistinct death, where madness shines in the dark, without peeling frames or funereal paintings of intangible prisons.
DVM SPIRO are back, and the magic of their sad art is ready to drag you into the deepest abysses.
https://linktr.ee/mykingdommusic
https://www.facebook.com/dvmspiro
SELIAS – “KILLKARMA"
Killkarma marks
a darker, more emotionally intense chapter for SELIAS. The album merges
crushing riffs, moody synths, and raw vocals into a tightly crafted, immersive
metal experience. Fans are already getting a preview of what’s to come.
SELIAS has been showcasing new material from Killkarma on their
multiple 2025 Canadian tours, delivering high-octane performances complete
with immersive lighting, smoke effects, and dramatic synth moments that elevate
their already intense live presence. Musically, SELIAS draws
influence from bands like In Flames, Soilwork, Rammstein, and Orbit
Culture, offering a sound that balances melodic brutality with cinematic depth.
The album promises to be an emotionally charged and unapologetically heavy
statement from one of Canada’s rising metal acts. A sure not to miss for
2025 and 2026. The digital album's release date is 07 November 2025.
Tracklist
1.The Day The World Went Away
2. Abducted
3. Bullets
4. 888
5. Beyond The Switch
6. Don't Tread on Me
7. Cautionary Tale
8. 88i8
9. Six 6 Sicks
10. Real Eyes Realize
11. Raven's Call
12. Flames
13. My Time
14. Twisted Path Reimagined
Founded in 2020 by guitarist Steve Elias, SELIAS combines melodic death metal with groove and alt metal elements. Their sound is heavy and cinematic, built on aggressive riffs, heavy and melodic vocals, and atmospheric textures.
The band’s lineup includes vocalist Guillaume Pascual, whose blend of guttural growls, soaring clean vocals, and ambient keys adds emotional range; Daniel Bouwman on hard-hitting drums; Jeff Hyde anchoring the sound with melodic, heavy bass lines; and Steve Elias, the band’s architect, with intricate, commanding guitar work. Together, they forge a sound that’s both emotionally resonant and relentlessly heavy.
www.youtube.com/@seliasmetal
www.facebook.com/seliasmetal
MURDER
RECORDS
is honored to announce the second artifact presented by BEGRAVET I SKOGEN.
A nihilistic project born amidst a necrophilic wilderness, where the ashes of
the dead and fallen tree branches remain, in a remote, abysmal cave hidden in
northern Norway.The second demo was duly extracted from the misanthropic Nordic solitude, where cold winds blow and snow falls mercilessly during long winter nights, where necrophiliac crows await the merciless death that announces its arrival with the somber melodies of Begravet I Skogen, hidden in funereal nightmares.
"DEMO II" is the title of the new, haunting blizzard that approaches ominously, described by somber poetry that transforms Begravet i Skogen into a morbid and obscure artistic expression, an unpredictable representation of archaic winter landscapes, burdened by the anguish of old age and the passage of time.
In 2024, the first demo was released, overwhelmed by horrendous nightmares of yesteryear, where pain, terror, and suffering were a constant funeral. Now is the time to release the next horrifying nightmare, recorded analog on a four-track recorder so that the cavernous essence of Begravet I Skogen's melodies remains raw, and its melodies remain true to their rotten origins.
MORBID DOOM RAW NIHILISTIC BLACK METAL!
Recorded on an analog four-track cassette recorder between February and May 2025.
All music and lyrics by Sarkofag.
Layout made by Alemão & Danihell Slaughter.
Promotional videos made by Danihell Slaughter.
Line Up:
Sarkofag (Vocals, Guitar, Bass, Drums, Piano)
begravetiskogen@gmail.com
https://begravetiskogen.bandcamp.com
BEGRAVET I SKOGEN- "DEMO II"
Cassette Limited Edition of 50 copies, hand numbered
Side A:
01 - Lengter Etter Lange Vinternetter - [13:11]
Side B:
02 - Våre Tapte Oppdagere Har Dødd - [16:05]
Release date december 05th, 2025
Official distribution by Hellstore Europe
Pre-Order Price available until December 4th, 2025 - 6.66€
Price after release date on December 5th, 2025 - 9€
Pre-order :
https://www.facebook.com/southernsoundclash
www.murder-records.eu
Extreme
metal project ONSETCOLD is back with a new album, APOCALYPTIC
SLEEP, set for release via Wormholedeath.Onsetcold is the end of the beginning and the beginning of the end; a post‑apocalyptic extreme metal entity built to be the heaviest, most unhinged, and most unpredictable force possible. The name marks a fixed point in time: past the fire, past the point of return, where collapse is inevitable and volatility is the only constant. Across Art Destroyer, Death Blast (2020), and the full‑art detonation Noam Chomsky (2023), Onsetcold has treated albums like weapons tests—each one a different method of breaking the frame. The new record, Apocalyptic Sleep, is the most dangerous yet: ten movements that fuse black‑metal frost, death‑metal violence, symphonic black grandeur, avant‑garde sabotage, and phonk‑lit menace into a single unstable structure. Onsetcold thrives on disorientation: cathedral‑scale orchestration one moment, bass‑heavy cosmic street menace the next, then a sudden collapse into chaos. Apocalyptic Sleep is not a genre. It’s a place.
Apocalyptic Sleep is a chilling descent into themes of pain, survival, and the end of the world. The ten-track album takes listeners through a bleak, beautiful, and inescapable apocalypse. From the opening track, "The Blue Room," which sets a tone of perpetual suffering, the album weaves a narrative of ancient prophecies, cosmic chaos, and personal damnation. It explores the blurred lines between love and destruction ("Standing in the Rain Beside You"), the slow decay under a dying star ("Under the Nuclear Sun"), and a fatalistic acceptance of ruin ("Sleep Tonight"). The journey intensifies with a demonic waltz with Lucifer himself ("Underworld") and a violent, cult-like rebellion ("Cult"), before concluding with "Austere." Ultimately, Apocalyptic Sleep is not a story of hope, but a visceral and honest look at the beauty and terror of a world in its final throes. The album has been mixed and mastered by Dan Mullins(My Dying Bride).
Tracklist
1. The Blue Room
2. The Oracle to Egypt
3. Hurricane
4. Standing in the Rain Beside You
5. Under the Nuclear Sun
6. Sleep Tonight
7. Short Circuit
8. Underworld
9. Breathing in This Cult
10. Austere
Line-up:
Shaq - Music/Vocals
Seiza Friedrich - Vocals
www.youtube.com/onsetcold
www.facebook.com/onsetcold
The
Finnish black metal band VERILEHTO is set to release
their second album AARNIHAUTA on November 28th 2025 via Inverse
Records. The second single 'VIRVATULET' is unleashed today and the track can be heard here: https://push.fm/fl/verilehto-virvatulet
"The closing track of the album, Virvatulet, has been one of my favorites from the start. It eases off the gas pedal and gives room for the story. During the making of the album, I read a lot about old Finnish mythology and the lyrics of this song were among the first I wrote for the album. This song really shows the core of Verilehto. Beautifully wandering guitars, cries of pain and a gripping atmosphere. A magnificent conclusion to the album, which is why it was chosen as the second single." Says vocalist Janne Partanen
Listen to the first single Aarnihauta: https://push.fm/fl/verilehto-aarnihauta
Biography:
The Finnish melodic black metal band Verilehto is back with a new album, Aarnihauta. The album title translates as 'hidden grave in the forest', which is a fitting description of the band's second album.
Verilehto plays Finnish 90s-style black metal, characterised by melodic and aggressive riffs, raw vocals, and an eerie overall tone. The Finnish folklore-inspired lyrics fit well with the band's versatile riffs, and the songs vary from fast blastbeats to slower storytelling elements.
This album also sees a change in Verilehto's line-up, with Markus Räppiö from Kaira joining the crew. With Markus on bass, Janne Partanen (Hautajaisyö, Alfa Pentatonik, Marraskuun Lapset, Paavalin Harhat) on vocals, and Janne Tuikkala (Muria & Dawn of Everwinter) on guitars, drums and synth, the band is stronger than ever.
'Aarnihauta' sees the band continuing to evolve from their debut album 'Kuoleman Siipien Havina' by focusing on their own sound and style. The album is not overly polished, and has a good raw quality to the production, but this is not the main focus. It was recorded by the band themselves in 2024–25.
The album artwork was created by the talented Awinita Alm, and the single artwork was created by the band. The "Aarnihauta" video was filmed in 2024 and edited by Janne Tuikkala and Markus Räppiö.
Track list:
01. Surutta Tapettu
02. Nälänhätä
03. Aarnihauta
04. Kalman Sotajuokko
05. Tuhkaverho
06. Syöjätär
07. Virvatulet
Artwork by Awinita Alm
Line-up:
Janne Tuikkala - Guitars, Drums, Synths
Janne Partanen - Vocals
Markus Räipiö - Bass & Backing Vocals
https://www.facebook.com/verilehto
For
fans of:
Ghoul, Witchery, The Haunted, Gwar, Converge, The Crown, MidnightThe video features clips from a myriad of b-horror movies, including "Auntie Lee's Meat Pies" (Steiner Films), "Evil Laugh" (Vinegar Syndrome), "Microwave Massacre" (Arrow Video), "Rabid Grannies" (Vinegar Syndrome), and "Tromeo & Juliet" (Troma Entertainment). It also pays tribute to the late Scott Spiegel and his film, "Intruder" (Phantom Productions).
Watch the video for "Bonemelter" now at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yTrs9CYyCHc
24 oz CANTRIP boasts five tracks of booze-soaked thrash fury infused with the unholy union of punk attitude and blackened aggression.
The EP is also available as a limited-edition VHS style cassette.
Keep reading for the story of the soon-to-be infamous 24 oz CANTRIP.
Born fully formed, screaming, and covered in goo out of the dumpster behind DaVinci's pizza on Merrick Road, a horned figure scrambled blindly through piles of empty paint cans, ceramic vases, and angry cats in order to move undetected. He found refuge in a musty old cellar. After pulling his foot loose from the bucket he had stepped in, he closed the heavy steel doors
behind him.
Wiping the thick blanket of dust off a 30-rack of Genesee Specialty Cream Ale, he schemed. He was cursed with the knowledge of an incantation: a spell that would bring Nyarlathotep, the Crawling Chaos, into this world. He wrestled with the thought while crushing and tossing another empty can. The ritual required great rigor and perfect focus, but he was exacting.
He chanted. He chanted and chanted. The ceiling groaned and cracked. Polyvinyl dust plumed and swirled before vanishing into imperceptible motes. He drew sorcerous glyphs in the air with two fingers outstretched. The walls trembled with a sickening low rumble. Bracing his hands firm against his ersatz altar — a Playskool Mighty My Size Table and Chair Set — he ignored the throbbing in his head and steadied himself.
A spiraling portal ripped into reality. Out spilled two bumbling homunculi, fully formed, screaming, and covered in goo. This wasn't right! The pair stumbled and scratched their way through the cellar, bleating, squawking, and tearing through nearby cases of Natty Daddy like vultures to carrion. He pondered for what seemed like hours over the pyramid of discarded beer cans and the now-empty bottle of Old Grand Dad he had chanced upon halfway through. What could have gone wrong?
The cellar burst open. Darkening the door was a group of hulking, hazmat-suited figures. At once, the three slickened homunculi grappled one another in a long and futile struggle to get on their feet. They shouted in a panic if they were "being detained" until they were eventually tased into unconsciousness.
This was ROTGUT's ill-fated 24 oz CANTRIP.
Bio:
Assembled against their will by a faceless shadow organization in the Winter of 2024, the three designated FD, C19, and AX spent weeks in a lightless concrete hell. When the chance to escape emerged, they seized it — for they were bound by a great purpose: to form an extreme metal band, inspired by crust punk, rock ’n’ roll, and classic schlock to shred wanton across the greater US and parts beyond. That band is ROTGUT.
https://rotgut.band/
The second single 'NIGHTLESS NIGHT' is released today and music video of the track is available here: https://youtu.be/yB05gK9zZho
The guitarist Jani Moilanen comments:"The new single "Nightless Night" continues the exploration into the Finnish paganism with ethereal and melodic approach. It is the second song of the upcoming album following the opening track "Seita", which was released earlier this year."
Listen To Nightless Night single on streaming services: https://push.fm/fl/kaamos-warriors-nightless
Biography:
The Finnish Pagan metal band Kaamos Warriors was formed in 2018 by Jani Moilanen (guitars) and Mikko Ojala (vocals, guitars). Their inspiration for the musical athmosphere is derived from the the beauty and the harshness of the Northern nature. The roots of the band rely heavily on the wilderness of the North. Current line-up includes also Inka Ojala (shamandrum) and Marjo Moilanen (bass guitar). Their presence in the band has further expanded the whole audiovisual atmosphere of the Finnish paganism. Jani, Mikko and Inka have also being playing together in the melodic metal band Dark The Suns. The former bass player for the Kaamos Wariors (played bass in the previous two albums) Jyri Moilanen is currently having a break from playing in the band. All the musical releases of the band have been released via Inverse Records.
The music video of first single 'Seita' can be seen here: https://youtu.be/rzjPK5KH9R4
Line-up:
Mikko Ojala - Vocals, Guitars & Drums
Jani Moilanen - Guitars
Inka Ojala - Shamndrum & percussions
Marjo Moilanen - Bass
Mikko Ojala & Inka Ojala - Synths & soundscapes
https://kaamoswarriors.bandcamp.com
https://www.facebook.com/KaamosWarriorsOfficial
El Paso’s legendary groove metal pioneers PISSING RAZORS are set to make their long-awaited return to the East Coast for the first time in over two decades. The upcoming seven-date run marks their first appearance in the region since 2004, when the band was touring in support of their Spitfire Records release, Evolution.
Now, in 2025, the band returns to the East in support of their acclaimed 2021 album Eulogy Death March —a tour that’s not only highly anticipated by fans but also historic in nature.
This lineup is the closest to the original Pissing Razors roster the band has had in years and features:
Joe Rodriguez – Vocals
Eddy Garcia – Drums
Mat Lynch – Guitar
Geo Gomez – Bass
The
East Coast leg will feature direct support from Single Bullet Theory, the
long-running East Coast metal force fronted by Matt DiFabio. DiFabio has strong
ties to Pissing Razors himself, having played guitar on the 2003 tour
supporting Evolution. Now, over 20 years later, the two camps reunite on
the same stages once again.Joe Rodriguez shared his thoughts on the tour’s significance:
“The return to the East Coast after over two decades would mark a significant milestone—not just as a tour to the area with our friends in Single Bullet Theory but a reconnection with the fans in regions we haven’t formally visited in a long time.
It symbolizes the longevity of the band and our dedication to the groove metal scene, keeping the genre alive in new and legacy markets.
For long-time fans on the East Coast, it would be a nostalgic and emotional event, potentially the first chance to see the band live in nearly a generation.
For the band, it’s an opportunity to re-establish our presence, maybe test new songs (like tracks from our 2021 album Eulogy Death March), and grow our audience geography beyond our Texas-heavy touring footprint.”
Eddy Garcia added:
"It's with great pleasure that we get to hit the East Coast for a few dates! We haven't been that way since 2003! Many thanks to Matt and Single Bullet Theory! We look forward to seeing old friends and making some new ones! East Coast fans have always treated us well, and we look forward to playing all of these shows! Cheers!"
Formed in the mid-'90s, Pissing Razors gained a reputation for relentless touring and uncompromising live shows. From the late ’90s through the early 2000s, the band seemed to live on the road, clocking in tours alongside Cannibal Corpse, Six Feet Under, W.A.S.P., and select U.S. and European dates with Anthrax and NYHC legends Pro-Pain. Their impact helped shape the sound of American groove metal, influencing a new generation of heavyweights including Lamb of God and Gojira .
The upcoming East Coast tour promises to be a celebration of Pissing Razors’ legacy, a testament to their longevity, and a heavy reminder of their ongoing power and relevance in today’s metal scene.
PIssing Razors / Single Bullet Theory/ Byzantine
10/31 - Richmond, VA. - Another Round
11/01 - Bensalem, PA. - Broken Goblet (with Byzantine)
11/02 - Sabbatus, ME. - Mixers (with Byzantine and Ascend to Power)
11/03 - Westfield, MA. - Gabes 252 (with Byzantine)
11/04 - Providence, RI. - Alchemy (with Thy Will Be Done)
11/05- Hamden, CT. - The Cellar
11/06 - Buffalo, NY. - Rockin Buffalo Saloon
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VICRECORDS :ROTTING CORPSE – „ THRASH IN PAIN OR DIE INSANE”
Covering from 1986 to 1990, this CD collects the four demos completely (remastered) by Texas thrash unit Rotting Corpse! This short lived band delivered hi-octane lone star thrash metal, perfectly fitting amongst the fellow bands from their area, such as Devastation, Rigor Mortis and Gammacide. These four demos are filled with thrashing goodness, with blazing riffs and basslines and tight drumming, everything topped with evil caustic vocals. One of the most underrated gems in US thrash metal history. The second two demos were produced by Vinnie Paul (Pantera) and the first demo by Vinnie and Dimebags’s father, Jerry Abbott (who also produced the first four Pantera albums). Featuring (ex) members of Solitude Aeturnus, Devastation, ex-Death (live) and Gammacide.
MORPHEUS – „ IN THE ARMS OF “
Morpheus was formed in Stockholm in 1990 by the current Necrophobic guitars players Sebastian (in Necrophobic from1996 till present) and Johan (2001 – present). The Stockholm youngsters recorded one demo in 1990 (as Exhumed) one mini album ‘in The Arms of..,.” and a full length before all members went on in more known Swedish death metal bands. And still are. For example: Sebastian Ramstedt (In Aphelion, Necrophobic, ex-Black Trip, ex-Nifelheim and Johan Bergebäck, (In Aphelion Necrophobic, ex-Dismember, ex-Amon Amarth (live), ex-Nifelheim). Drummer Markus Ruden was original member of Carbonized).
Recorded at Studio Sunlight with Thomas Skogsberg (Entombed, Dismember, Grave). Extensive liner notes by Chris Dick (Decibel Magazine). Many old and rare posters and drawings! This re-issue of ‘In the Arms of featured also the cult Exhumed demo where it all started for these ambitious young Swedish musicians.
https://www.vicrecords.com/
UK-based
black-gothic metal ensemble ABSCENCE unveils their
latest lyric video for the track “UNDER THE MOON’S GLANCE”.In this chapter of Abscence’s dark odyssey, “Under the Moon’s Glance” unravels a tale of longing, blood, and nocturnal reverie. Born from the union of haunting melody and raw intensity, this track dives deep into the romance and ruin of our vampiric lovers.
"Let the moonlight guide you—and may you never look away."
The track comes from ENIGMA, the band’s latest concept album. Across nine epic songs, Enigma tells the tragic story of two vampire women bound by blood, devotion, and betrayal. Drawing from 90s black and gothic metal, the album layers symphonic textures, rich vocal arrangements, and immersive storytelling to create a world that is both timeless and intense.
Stream "Enigma" https://orcd.co/enigmaalbum
Abscence:
Emerging from the UK underground, Abscence channels the raw power and bleak beauty of black metal, blending ferocious riffs with haunting melodies to explore despair, nature, and the shadows of existence. With Enigma, Abscence invites listeners into a world of symphonic blackened art, embracing drama, darkness, and emotional intensity in its purest form.
https://www.youtube.com/@abscenceband
www.instagram.com/abscenceband
FUCK IT is a Portuguese punk band from Porto, founded by Girø (Renegados do Boliqueime, Freedoom, Dokuga, Dimmer Future...) and Céd (Gorgámisco Pornoblastoma, Disfigured Human Mind, Insolência, Drenagem, Stercore, Hypomania...). These two creatures from the back alleys of the underworld decided to join forces like stray dogs to found FUCK IT, which presents a direct approach, expressed by a minimalist sound and an anti-conformist stance of protest against the oppression perpetrated by cultural elitism. To complete FUCK IT's lineup, young Spell (Estriknina, Dimmer Future) was adopted from the shelter to join the pack and came to help in the fight against banality and the obvious.
In this lost world where empty days are constant, we must remain vigilant to keep our filthy resistance active without getting tired of being eternally unwanted and where we are grateful that no one looks at us, so FUCK IT.
The time has come to unleash chaos and take to the streets with the rage that consumes us so cruelly and mercilessly. There's no time to rest here, and protests are imminent. Without grand musical flourishes, and where simplicity reigns unpleasantly, there's no need to complicate things, so FUCK IT!
PORTUGUESE PUNK ROCK STOMPS ON YOUR UGLY FACE FROM THE FILTHY ALLEYS OF PORTO!
FUCK IT "No Rest"
MCD Limited edition of 300 copies
info@murder-records.eu
www.murder-records.eu
Tracklist:01 - No Rest [01:49]
02 - Vigilante [02:02]
03 - Cansado [02:12]
04 - Mundo Perdido [01:42]
05 - Indesejado [01:49]
06 - O Último Dos Moicanos [02:25]
07 - Dias Vazios [01:15]
08 - Fuck It [02:10]
09 - Não Olhes Para Mim [02:07]
Recorded at Studio Agradável, September 2025 by Óscar and Bruno.
Lyrics and music by FUCK IT, except Fuck It - lyrics by Jorginho.
Draw for layout made by Madalena Macedo.
Photo by Bruno Miguel.
Artwork and Layouts made by Cédric Rodrigues.
Promotional video made by Danihell Slaughter.
Release date december 5th, 2025
Official distribution by Hellstore Europe
Line Up:
Girø (Drums Vocals)
Céd (Guitar)
Spell (Bass Vocals)
https://fuckitpunk.bandcamp.com/album/demo-1
Resistance On... Stupidity Off...
PUTREVORE – “UNENDING ROTTING CYCLE”
Label: Xtreem MusicRelease date: november 11th 2025
Genre: Death Metal
For fans of: Incantation | Immolation | Avulsed | Grisly
We walk upon a road of mouldering bones, empty sockets staring up in silent reproach at our trespass. And then, with a last backward glance at the fading daylight, we step into the maw of death…descending into a darkness beyond black, the lightless catacombs of dying where life has no place and angels fear to tread. Here the gods have many eyes and many serpentine limbs. Here the dead converse in crackling whispers as their flesh sloughs from their bent and twisted frames. Here the aeons pass in unending rotting cycles…
Putrevore…a shared dream between two icons of death, a nascent idea hatched between Dave Rotten (Avulsed, Holycide etc) and Rogga Johansson (Paganizer, Ribspreader and a thousand more) to pay tribute to the hardest, heaviest and most brutal of the death metal pioneers of the late ‘80s and early ‘90s, more than twenty years ago. Yet still the beast clings to life with a vicious tenacity and a fifth full length album of impossible horrors is about to be unleashed – Unending Rotting Cycle!
Attacking with a terrifying immediacy, ‘No Mourning The Grace’ reveals Dave Rotten’s vocals at their most tomb-trawling, deeper and more inhuman than ever before, while Rogga Johansson’s inexhaustible supply of superlative death metal riffs remains undiminished. An inherent sense of dark melody is always present behind the song’s wall of terror, spreading tendrils of utter desolation through its rotting cadaver. There’s an incredible murky darkness shrouding this album as a whole, the vocals clawing their way up through the thick, oppressive riffs, while the drums deliver a crisp, bone shaking thunder within the vortex of chaos. On tracks like the magnificent, rumbling, infernal majesty of ‘Subterranean Paths To The Temples’, the fear infused atmosphere is simply awesome. There is no let up in the nightmarish aura – once Putrevore have sunk their cracked, decaying teeth into your flesh they do not let go. From the stumbling zombie death march of ‘They Worship Disarray’, led by Rotten’s flesh melting vocals, to the paean to horrors from beyond the boundaries of sanity that is ‘Cult Of The Tentacle’, Unending Rotting Cycle is a testament to the fact that the blood in Putrevore’s collective veins runs black with the essence of death metal. The final act of desecration, ‘The Cradle Replaced By The Grave’, is haunting and morose as it grinds you into the dust, extinguishing the last flickering embers of life and hope.
Mixed and mastered by Avulsed guitarist, Alejandro Lobo, at his Acordica Studios and featuring the cataclysmic drumming of regular Rogga Johansson co-conspirator Thomas Ohlsson (Stass, War Magic etc), Unending Rotting Cycle is without question the most relentless, ravenous and remorseless example of Putrevore’s death metal war machine. It will be released by Xtreem Music on November 11th on CD, 12"LP Cassette & Digital formats, completed by the stunning artwork of Lucretia Morti (Avulsed, Ribspreader etc). Bleak, black and bestial, Putrevore remain the undead embodiment of an old phrase from the age that inspired them – some music was meant to stay underground.
Line-up:
Dave Rotten – Vocals
Rogga Johansson – Guitars/Bass
Drums on Unending Rotting Cycle performed by Thomas Ohlsson
https://www.xtreemmusic.com/
https://www.facebook.com/putrevore
BELLE
MORTE,
one of the rising forces in symphonic female-fronted metal, return with a
new acoustic take on their hit single “EXORCISM”.
Stripping the track down to its raw, emotional core, the video highlights the
band’s signature dark atmosphere while offering a fresh perspective on the
fan-favorite song.Known for blending symphonic metal with an array of ethnic instruments from around the world, BELLE MORTE’s Pearl Hunting album features collaborations with artists from over a dozen countries, creating a unique global sound. The acoustic “Exorcism” offers both longtime fans and newcomers a chance to experience the band’s cinematic storytelling in an intimate, stripped-back form.
About Belle Morte
Formed in Minsk, BELLE MORTE combines dark symphonic metal with gothic, progressive, and melancholic elements. After their 2018 EP Game On, the band signed with Wormholedeath in 2021 to release Crime of Passion, a conceptual album inspired by John Fowles’s The Collector. Their second album continues this global approach, delivering unique symphonic metal experiences for fans seeking something different.
www.youtube.com/@bellemortemusic
NEWS 19.10.2025
Passend zu bald erscheinenden Scheibe “DAS MONUMENT” haben sich dann die Grindchaoten von DEPRESSION auch völlig "uneigennützig" dazu bereit erklärt , sich in unserer nächsten „Klolektüre“ mal wieder etwas ausgiebiger zu äußern – grins .
DEPRESSION - “DAS MONUMENT”( 2 CD ) HAMMER
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Exakt 40 Jahre nach seiner
Erstveröffentlichung freut sich Parlophone Records, eine brandneue, wunderschön
verpackte, limitierte Sammlerausgabe des klassischen Albums “LIVE
AFTER DEATH” von IRON MAIDEN auf 2
farbigen Vinyl-LPs anzukündigen.Das Album erscheint mit dem originalen, beliebten Gatefold-Sleeve-Artwork und enthält zwei 140-Gramm-Vinyls (eine in Blau, die andere in Gelb) mit dem 2015 remasterten Audio. Das Paket enthält außerdem eine 24-seitige Replik des WORLD SLAVERY TOUR-Programms, welches das Original-Tourprogramm für neue Generationen wieder zum Leben erweckt.
Darüber hinaus enthält die Vinyl-Edition eine Tour-Pass-Replik und ein 12-seitiges Hochglanz-Booklet, das neben dem originalen 8-seitigen Booklet einen exklusiven und brandneuen Essay mit dem Titel “Rime And Punishment: Celebrating 40 Years Of Live After Death” enthält, in dem Iron-Maiden-Fanclub-Redakteur Alexander Milas Steve Harris, Nicko McBrain, Rod Smallwood und den renommierten Illustrator Derek Riggs zu dem legendären Album interviewt.
Steve Harris über diese Zeit: “Wir waren ununterbrochen auf Tour. Es war buchstäblich nur ‘Aufnehmen, Touren, Aufnehmen, Touren’ – wir haben nicht aufgehört. Rod hat uns ordentlich die Peitsche geschnellt und das war auch richtig so. Ich meine, wir waren total motiviert, es war nicht so, dass wir etwas gemacht haben, was wir nicht wollten. Man glaubt, man sei unbesiegbar – ‘Ja, das schaffen wir, kein Problem.’ So muss man es angehen. Das ist der einzige Weg für eine Band wie uns, denn damals wurden wir überhaupt nicht im Radio gespielt.”
“LIVE AFTER DEATH” gilt nicht nur weithin als das beste Heavy-Metal-Livealbum aller Zeiten, sondern auch als eines der ikonischsten Livealben aller Musikgenres. Es wurde größtenteils während der vier Konzerte aufgenommen, die Maiden im März 1985 in der Long Beach Arena in Los Angeles gaben. Die letzte Seite des Doppelalbums wurde während der vier Konzerte aufgenommen, die die Band im Oktober 1984 im Hammersmith Odeon spielte.
Beide Konzertreihen waren Teil der bahnbrechenden WORLD SLAVERY TOUR zum 1984 erschienenen Album “Powerslave”. Die Tour begann in Polen, umfasste 187 Konzerte an 331 Tagen und festigte den Ruf von Iron Maiden als eine der aufregendsten Live-Bands der Welt, den sie bis heute genießen.
“Live After Death” 40. Jubiläums-Edition hier vorbestellen: http://ironmaiden.lnk.to/LiveAfterDeath40
Iron Maiden, die nun seit 50 Jahren bestehen, haben 17 Studioalben veröffentlicht und weltweit weit über 100 Millionen Platten verkauft, fast 2.500 Live-Shows in 64 Ländern gespielt, einen Grammy Award und einen Brit Award sowie viele andere Auszeichnungen erhalten. Zuletzt wurden sie neben den Rolling Stones und Pink Floyd mit einer eigenen Briefmarkenserie der Royal Mail geehrt und werden 2025 mit einer Sammlung offizieller Münzen der Royal Mint gewürdigt.
Ihr Bier, Trooper Beer, gibt es nun schon seit zwölf Jahren. Es wurde bereits über 40 Millionen Mal verkauft und wird in 68 Ländern vertrieben, darunter in sechs lokalen Varianten in den USA, Deutschland, Brasilien, Spanien, Schweden und Australien. 2025 feiert die Band ihr offizielles 50-jähriges Bestehen mit einer zweijährigen Welttournee unter dem Titel RUN FOR YOUR LIVES und einer Reihe von Veranstaltungen und Produkten, darunter ihr erster offizieller Hardcover-Bildband “Infinite Dreams”.
Ein Dokumentarfilm über Iron Maiden von Universal Pictures Content Group wird Anfang 2026 erscheinen und die Band wird ihre zweijährige RUN FOR YOUR LIVES WORLD TOUR durch Europa und darüber hinaus fortsetzen. Die Tour umfasst einen großen und historischen Auftritt im Knebworth Park in Großbritannien am 11. Juli 2026.
RUN FOR YOUR LIVES – Europäische Tourdaten 2026
MAI 2026
23. – Athen, GRIECHENLAND – OAKA
26. – Sofia, BULGARIEN – Vasil Levski Stadium
28. – Bucharest, RUMÄNIEN – Arena Națională
30. – Bratislava, SLOWAKEI – Národný Futbalový Štadión
JUNI 2026
02. – Hannover, DEUTSCHLAND – Heinz von Heiden Arena
10. – Amsterdam, NIEDERLANDE– Ziggo Dome
17. – Mailand, ITALIEN – San Siro Stadium
22. – Paris, FRANKREICH – Paris La Défense Arena
28. – Lyon - Décines, FRANKREICH – Groupama Stadium
JULI 2026
07. – Lissabon, PORTUGAL – Estádio da Luz
11. – Knebworth, UK – Knebworth Park
https://ironmaiden.com
Genre: Black Metal
Label: Folter Records
Distributed by: Alive
Release: 27.11.2025
Folter Records sind stolz, mit »Lucifer Lucem Proferens« das neue, Genre-Grenzen sprengende Werk von THOKKIAN VORTEX präsentieren zu können, ein Album, das in seiner mysteriösen okkulten Ausstrahlung seinesgleichen sucht.
THOKKIAN VORTEX ist das Black-Metal-Projekt von Lord Kaiaphas, der vor allem als Sänger der norwegischen Black-Metal-Legende ANCIENT bekannt ist.
THOKKIAN VORTEX weist eindeutig Einflüsse von nordischen Bands der zweiten Welle des Black Metal wie Mayhem, Darkthrone, Emperor, Immortal, Limbonic Art oder Dark Funeral auf und vereint dies in elaborierter Weise mit Elementen aus symphonischer Klassik, Progressive Metal und traditionellem Metal, Black 'n' Roll und Dark Ambient; mit der dunklen, zerbrechlichen Schönheit eines Songs wie »Christalline Dawn« dürfte »Lucifer Lucem Proferens« auch Fans von My Dying Bride faszinieren.
Im Wesentlichen jedoch ist Lord Kaiaphas und seinen Mitstreitern mit THOKKIAN VORTEX’ Dritter ein höchst eigenständiges, originelles und memorables Werk gelungen, dessen vielgestaltige Songs eine dunkle Reise ins Ungewisse evozieren. So will Lord Kaiaphas die Bedeutung des Bandnamens auch verstanden wissen als einen Riss, ein Wurmloch, durch das der Astralkörper einer Person in eine parallele Dimension unbekannter Dunkelheit gesaugt wird.
THOKKIAN VORTEX wurden am 06.06.2006 von Lord Kaiaphas gegründet. Das Debüt »Into the Nagual« wurde Ende Januar 2016 vom schwedischen Label Unexploded Records veröffentlicht. Das zweite Album »Thy Throne is Mine« erschien 2020 via des niederländischen Labels Non Serviam Records. Am 27.11.2025 erscheint das dritte Album »Lucifer Lucem Proferens« bei Folter Records.
»Lucifer Lucem Proferens«
1. Sethian Aeon (6:50)
2. Fires of Samum (5:39)
3. Lucifer Lucem Proferens (6:49)
4. At War with Ohrmuzd (4:31)
5. The Great Harlot (5:37)
6. Shadowmother (7:42)
7. Summoning the Evil Ones of Ekurra (4:34)
8. The Brazen Vessel of Solomon (10:15)
9. Drip Drip (9:07)
10. Crystalline Dawn (3:19)
Total: 64:27
Line-up
Lord Kaiaphas – vocals and synthesizers
Mantus – guitars
Sil – bass
Asmodevs DD – drums
Flute on »The Brazen Vessel of Solomon« and »Drip Drip« by Danielle Sassi.
https://www.facebook.com/FolterRecordsGermany
https://www.facebook.com/ThokkianVortex
ATLAS - “SALT AND SULFUR" (SINGLE)
ATLAS versinken mit “Salt And Sulfur” in
eiskalte Tiefen von Trauer und Vergänglichkeit.Dunkel, schwer und doch von einer durchschneidenden Zerbrechlichkeit geprägt: Mit ihrer neuen Single “Salt And Sulfur” melden sich die finnischen Northcore-Visionäre ATLAS eindrucksvoll zurück. Dieser Song zeigt die Finnen in einer Form, die gleichermaßen kompromisslos, wie zutiefst verletzlich ist.
“Salt And Sulfur” ist mehr als nur ein Song – es ist eine Erfahrung. Eine brutale und doch verletzlich klingende Metalcore-Hymne, die die Hörer:innen in einen Mahlstrom aus roher Energie und intensiver Emotionalität zieht. Schon die ersten Takte lassen keinen Zweifel: schwere, hämmernde Gitarrenriffs treffen auf Schnelle Blast Beats, die unaufhaltsam nach vorne peitschen, während sich über allem die eiskalten, klaren Vocals erheben – kristallin und doch schneidend wie gefrorene Luft.
Doch hinter der Härte verbirgt sich ein Abgrund. „Salt And Sulfur“ fühlt sich an wie ein langsamer, von Trauer durchtränkter Abstieg in Kummer und emotionalen Ruin. Mit jeder Sekunde entfaltet sich eine düstere Atmosphäre, die an den Nerven zerrt und dennoch eine eigentümliche Schönheit besitzt. Post-Metal-Poesie trifft hier auf elementare Angst, bis aus dem Chaos eine kathartische Klaheit entsteht – eine Hymne an Verlust und Vergänglichkeit, die so schwer wiegt, wie die Themen, die sie aufgreift.
ATLAS zeigen mit „Salt And Sulfur“ wie sehr sie ihre Fähigkeit verfeinert haben, brutale Härte mit atmosphärischer Tiefe zu verweben. Jeder Ton ist durchzogen von eisiger Melancholie, jeder Break wirkt wie ein Schlag in die Magengrube – und doch bleibt ein Gefühl von Erlösung zurück.
Embrace the cold.
Seht das Musikvideo hier : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LZ9QqvQO-5s
Mit der neuen Single „Salt And Sulfur“ im Gepäck gehen ATLAS ab Oktober 2025 mit Orbit Culture und Gaerea auf eine ausgiebige Europa- und UK-Tour. Live entfaltet die Band ihr volles Gewicht – eine intensive Erfahrung, die gleichermaßen schmerzhaft, lindernd und erhaben ist.
Line up:
Patrik Nuorteva – vocals
Tuomas Kurikka – guitar
Leevi Luoto – guitar, backing vocals
Aku Karjalainen – drums
Kevin Apostol – bass
https://www.facebook.com/atlasfin
RANCID veröffentlichen "SEX
& DEATH"-Cover vom kommenden Album "KILLED BY DEAF:
A PUNK TRIBUTE TO MOTÖRHEAD"Heavy Metal und Punkrock! Man kann mit Fug und Recht behaupten, dass diese beiden lauten Tribes mittlerweile viel gemeinsam haben – oft verschmelzen sie miteinander, sind kaum noch voneinander zu unterscheiden und bringen ihre eigenen Bastard-Nachkommen hervor. Aber das war nicht immer so. Es gab tatsächlich eine Zeit, in der eher mit den Fäusten geprügelt als gegrüßt wurde und Bier eher geworfen als geteilt wurde – außer wenn es um Motörhead ging. Das war die einzige Band, auf die wir uns alle einigen konnten. Die einzige Band, die wirklich uns gehörte!
Auf den vierzehn Tracks dieses Albums mit dem cleveren Titel "Killed By Deaf" gibt es eine liebevolle Hommage an Motörhead von einigen der größten und angesehensten Punkrock-Bands zu hören. Die neueste die davon enthüllt wird ist "Sex & Death", gecovert von den Punk-Legenden Rancid – und ab sofort verfügbar.
Lars Frederiksen (Gitarre/Gesang) aus der Band sagt über ihr Cover:
"Für mich ist das der perfekte Motörhead-Song. Ihr alle wisst genauso gut wie ich, was für ein großer Ramones-Fan Lem war. Und für mich klingt das wie seine Interpretation – Motörhead spielen die Ramones. Aber da ist dieses klitzekleine Gitarrensolo. Und es war auch der Song von Motörhead, der am meisten dem Stil von Rancid ähnelte, der, von dem ich dachte, er käme einem Song, den wir schreiben würden, ziemlich nahe"
Jetzt hier im Video ansehen, was Lars über das Cover zu sagen hat, wie er dabei auf den Einfluss von Motörhead auf die härteren Musik-Genres eingeht und erklärt, warum die Band sowohl eine Punk- als auch eine Metal-Band war. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B4zgW4G7VT8
Neben Rancid haben sich an diesem Tribut-Album auch Größen wie Pennywise, Lagwagon, GBH, The Bronx und FEAR beteiligt, die allesamt raue Versionen ihrer Lieblingssongs von Motörhead beisteuern ... zusammen mit aufstrebenden Newcomern wie Slaughterhouse. Denn seien wir ehrlich: Motörhead haben immer die Underdogs geliebt und unterstützt. Der einzige Song auf diesem Album, der nicht von Motörhead stammt, ist eine zuvor unveröffentlichte, mitreißende Version des Klassikers "Neat, Neat, Neat" von The Damned, featuring The Great Man Himself, Lemmy, und The Damned.
"Killed By Deaf – A Punk Tribute To Motörhead" erscheint am 31. Oktober 2025 als LP, CD und in digitaler Form.
Das Album hier vorbestellen : https://motorhead.lnk.to/killedbydeafpr
Neuigkeiten und Updates gibt es auf : www.iMotorhead.com
INNERSPHERE veröffentlicht neue Single. Taucht ein in einen feurigen
Abgrund mit „ABYSS OF THE FLAME“.Die westböhmische Melodic-Death-Metal-Band veröffentlicht ihre zweite Single des Jahres und zeigt dabei eine dunklere, aggressivere Seite ihres Schaffens. Beide diesjährigen Singles – „A.O.T.F.“ und „Tamtam“ – werden Teil des kommenden, vierten Studioalbums der Band, das sich derzeit in Arbeit befindet und die neue musikalische Richtung von Innersphere aufzeigt. Außerdem stellt die Band eine weitere Neuigkeit vor – eine erweiterte Besetzung.
Míra Litomerický, Frontmann von Innersphere:
„Abyss of the Flame ist für uns vor allem eine Reaktion auf die heutige Gesellschaft. Wir sind Zeugen des Aufblühens von Technologie und unendlichen Möglichkeiten, aber auch eines enormen Niedergangs menschlicher Kreativität, Individualität und Moral. In einer Zeit voller KI-Werkzeuge, Algorithmen und des Drucks sozialer Medien und Werbung verfallen wir der Manipulation der Realität, der Wahrnehmung der Welt und unserer selbst. Mit Werkzeugen, die uns als Menschheit voranbringen könnten, degenerieren und degradieren wir – und werden zu ihren Sklaven. Zu Sklaven des Systems, des Geschäfts, fremder Interessen… Was wir seit Langem beobachten, ist eine traurige Realität. Umso mehr schätze ich jeden, der wirklich etwas erschafft, handelt und lebt – und nicht nur Hass verbreitet. Seien wir stark, seien wir wir selbst, seien wir Menschen.“
Die Single wurde im The Barn Studio unter der Leitung von Dan Friml aufgenommen. Das Musikvideo stammt von Marek „Frodys“ Pytlík und enthält Aufnahmen vom Finale des Wacken Metal Battle im Palác Akropolis in Prag, das im Mai 2025 stattfand.
Anlässlich der Veröffentlichung der Single mit Video feiert die Band zugleich ein weiteres großes Jubiläum – 10 Jahre seit den Anfängen von Innersphere – mit einem besonderen Konzert am Samstag, den 11. Oktober 2025 im Klub Parlament in Pilsen (die Band wurde im Mai 2016 erstmals live aktiv). Der Abend wird einzigartig sein: Alle ehemaligen und aktuellen Mitglieder, die an Studioaufnahmen beteiligt waren, stehen gemeinsam auf der Bühne, präsentieren einen Querschnitt durch das gesamte Schaffen der Band und nehmen das Publikum auf eine „Zeitreise“ durch zwei Sets mit mehr als zwei Stunden Musik.
Míra Litomerický, Innersphere
„Das Jubiläumskonzert ‘X Years of Innersphere’ ist für uns alle ein Fest – für die aktuellen wie auch die ehemaligen Mitglieder und natürlich für unsere Fans. Wir haben uns wirklich alle zusammengetan, die jemals einen Abdruck in der Musik und der Geschichte von Innersphere hinterlassen haben. Zwischen uns herrscht immer noch eine gute Atmosphäre – es ist nostalgisch und gleichzeitig großartig, wieder gemeinsam zu spielen, auch wenn nur für kurze Zeit. Schon bei den Proben hat alles perfekt funktioniert, die Chemie ist einfach noch da. Ich freue mich riesig, dass es so gut geklappt hat. Auch wenn wir heute alle woanders stehen und sich die Prioritäten verändert haben – wir sind immer noch hier.“
InnersphereBooking@gmail.com
https://www.inner-sphere.com/
Die Heavy-Metal-Überflieger Wings of Steel aus Los Angeles kehren mit ihrem zweiten Album “Winds of Time” zurück und festigen damit ihren Status als eine der spannendsten neuen Kräfte des Genres.
Von Fans und Kritikern gleichermaßen als eine der am meisten erwarteten Metal-Veröffentlichungen des Jahres 2025 gefeiert, baut “Winds of Time” auf dem schnell wachsenden Vermächtnis der Band auf und bietet einen Sound, der sowohl nostalgisch als auch unverkennbar frisch ist. Von der ersten bis zur letzten Note vermittelt das Album den Geist einer goldenen Ära, in der Titanen wie Judas Priest, Dio und Queensrÿche die Bühne beherrschten – allerdings mit moderner Intensität und makelloser Produktion. Auf acht mitreißenden Tracks bietet “Winds of Time” unaufhaltsame Vocals, rasante Gitarrenarbeit und einen Rhythmus, der mit der unerbittlichen Kraft eines Hammers zuschlägt.
Zusammen haben diese Singles weltweit bereits über eine Million Streams erzielt und breite Anerkennung gefunden – damit ist “Winds of Time” ein Spitzenkandidat für den Titel “Album des Jahres”.
Die Band kommentiert:
“Winds of Time ist nicht nur ein Album, sondern eine immersive Reise ins Herz des Heavy Metal. Es sprüht vor Leidenschaft, Präzision und roher Power – eine Platte, die sowohl neue Hörer als auch langjährige Metal-Fans tief bewegen wird. Jede Note, jeder Drumbeat, jeder Text wurde so gestaltet, dass er die Essenz dessen einfängt, was Heavy Metal so zeitlos macht.“
“Winds of Time” ist ab sofort auf allen großen digitalen Plattformen sowie auf CD und Vinyl erhältlich. Fans in den USA können direkt über die offizielle website der Band bestellen, während Fans in Europa das Album über High Roller Records erwerben können.
Über Wings of Steel
Wings of Steel wurde 2019 gegründet und ist eine Heavy-Metal-/Hardrock-Band aus Los Angeles, deren Wurzeln im klassischen Stil der 70er- und 80er-Jahre liegen. Ihr Sound kombiniert Sänger Leo Unnermarks bluesige, kraftvolle Stimme mit Parker Halubs bombastischen Riffs und ausdrucksstarken Soli und schafft so einen Sound, der mit moderner Klarheit und Power an die glorreichen Tage des Heavy Metal erinnert.
Nach ihrer Debüt-EP “Wings of Steel“ aus dem Jahr 2022 veröffentlichte die Band ihr von Kritikern hochgelobtes erstes Album “Gates of Twilight“ (2023). Im Frühjahr 2024 begaben sich Wings of Steel auf ihre erste Europatournee, wo sie ihre Position als eine der prominentesten neuen Bands im Heavy Metal bekräftigten. Wings of Steel werden weiterhin für ihre energiegeladenen und fesselnden Live-Auftritte gelobt, die auf ihrem Live-Album “Live in France“ (2024) zu hören sind.
Bis heute haben Wings of Steel zahlreiche Shows in den USA und Europa gespielt, darunter Festivals und Veranstaltungsorte wie Heavy Week-End, Rock Hard Festival und viele weitere. Mit mehr Schwung denn je veröffentlicht die Band nun ihr mit Spannung erwartetes zweites Studioalbum “Winds of Time” und wird Anfang 2026 als Supportband von Sabaton auf eine Nordamerika-Tour gehen.
"Winds of Time" – Album streamen: https://hypeddit.com/wingsofsteel/windsoftime
"Winds Of Time" jetzt auf CD & Vinyl bestellen:
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Washington, D.C. - Metalcore Titans, AGE OF RUIN, have released new album, NOTHINGMAN, on CD and digital formats. Coinciding with the album's release is the launch of the official video for album track, "THE TRAVELER," which is available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D2u5dMEzpmg
FFO: In Flames, Soilwork, Killswitch Engage, and Gojira.
Purchase/Stream Nothingman:
https://ageofruin.bandcamp.com/album/nothingman
https://www.theupstagemusicfest.com/product-page/age-of-ruin-nothing-man
Nothingman is a collection of 10 songs that cuts a path to the heart with harmony and angst that others would be naïve not to mimic. The band sacrificed blood and sweat for two years to expel Nothingman. Age of Ruin began the recording process in October of 2023, and after nine months of tracking on location in Richmond, VA, at the Bakery Studio, in Washington, DC, at Ivakota Studio, and at the Riff Dojo in Takoma Park, MD, (the record was produced by Mike Schleibaum of Darkest Hour), Nothingman was complete. This is the biggest, most richly woven tapestry from the band yet.
In 2023 and 2024, Age of Ruin did some precursory promotion of Nothingman’s material, traveling up and down the east coast, dousing nonbelievers with their fire, with such acts as Black Flag, Madball, Jimmy’s Chicken Shack, and Anvil. Yes, that Anvil.
Ripping guitars, unforgivably brutal drums, bass sounds that have shaken the underworld, and screeching vocals are just the beginning of this incarnation of a true headbanger's incantation. What we saw unearthed back in 1998 has now grown. The road worn warriors of the AoRmy have forced enough breakdowns to overwhelm any AAA mechanic, with miles on the highway ahead.
Their punk and metal roots hold firm, and their thrash tendencies are on full display as this towering presence of a band branches out over new tonal terrain and soundscape; reminding all who fall under its shadow, that the light shining through is a new dawn in the Age of Ruin.
Track
Listing:1. The Fixation
2. Heavy is the Crown
3. Lost in Shadows
4. The Traveler
5. Nothingman
6. An Awakening
7. The Ghosts We Carry
8. Promise Me
9. Bleed for Better Days
10. Lovesong
Credits:
Produced by Mike Schleibaum / The Riff Dojo.
Mixed and mastered by Will Beasley / The Bakery.
Original artwork, Oil on Canvas titled "Forest Mother" by Zack Dunn.
Line-up:
Benjamin Swan - vocals
Christopher Fleming - bass
Daniel Fleming - guitar
Hendrik Osinga - drums
Casey Flanagan - guitar
Bio:
The exact location of the dawn of man has been a constant subject of debate. Some say it was Prometheus delivering fire, some say it was Franklin discovering electricity, most people say it’s when Lars met James…but everyone agrees: those were simply precursors. Throughout the age of enlightenment, the renaissance, the reformation era and beyond, mortals have tried to make sense of mankind's meaning on earth.
Most archaeologists believe that in the late 90's, a surge of lightning fast riffs, guttural screams, devastatingly bass tones, and the relentless pulverizing rhythm of drums unearthed a crucial piece of this puzzle...this ushered in what would be known as The Age of Ruin. Those who heard it, really dug it. But those who dug it found there is much more than the surface layers. Music filled with textures, themes, and tunings that go deeper than a James Cameron film unbound by budgets.
For over 20 years, Age of Ruin has been firing off a relentless string of releases. Even the busiest trash compactors could not keep up with the amount of crushing that Age of Ruin crams into a single album, and this is so…with Nothingman. They have consistently delivered a brutal barrage of the heaviest hits metal has heard. Why stop At the Gates, when you can break down the whole house with your music? Why get Entombed when you can breathe new life into the scene? Why let the years waste away when the Age of Ruin can answer all of these questions?
Age of Ruin has definitely paid their dues, earning every ounce of the heaviest crown one band could carry. Naturally, the tonal tenure of the AoRmy servicemen is not something that can be held onto forever...the constant axe-wielding and riff hurling has required numerous changing of the guard over the years; however, the core horsemen of the Age of Ruin (Benjamin Swan, and Daniel and Christopher Fleming) remain, along with Casey Flanagan and Hendrik Osinga, forging an amalgamation of devastation which would conjure a collection of songs that few, if any, houses could harness. Fortunately, under the tutelage and production of Sound-Sensei Mike Schleibaum (Darkest Hour), Age of Ruin would hone their tone in Mike's Riff Dojo, creating an undeniable masterpiece of metal.
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TENEBRIS have unveiled the first
single from their upcoming album “KOCHANOWSKI”. The track “POPIEL”
offers a glimpse into the new record set for release on 7 November 2025
via Pagan Records. Listen to “Popiel”: https://youtu.be/PmAbOextE80
"Popiel" is an excerpt of Juliusz Słowacki's epic poem Król Duch. The lyrics tell the story of a spirit incarnating in the bodies of Polish kings, beginning a journey of madness and magic with Popiel. The track's intense narrative is a perfect representation of Tenebris's unique sound, blending their death metal origins with progressive and jazz influences.
Founded in Łódź in 1991, Tenebris is one of Poland's most original and long-running metal bands. “Kochanowski” is a musical continuation of their 2018 EP, “Legendarna”, and delves into the surprising, esoteric side of Polish poet Jan Kochanowski. The band's frontman, Siwy Jaszy, discovered that Kochanowski’s epigrams were a labyrinth based on Pythagorean numerology, transforming the poet into a figure of magical arts.
The album's creative process began in 2021 and was completed in 2025, with lyrics drawing from literary giants like Kochanowski, Słowacki, Adam Mickiewicz. The new record features special guests, including Maciej Pasiński (ex Sirrah, Pincer Consortium) on backing vocals and growls, Paweł Szamburski on clarinet, and Sylwia Levy on backing vocals.
"Popiel" is available now on all major streaming platforms. Add it to your library via Spotify and other services.
The current lineup consists of:
Siwy Jaszy - vocals, guitar
Bartek Polny - bass guitar
Przemysław Dominiak - guitar
Grzegorz Graczyk - drums
https://www.pagan-records.com
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https://www.youtube.com/@TenebriSalpha/featured
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Occult black metal entity SUFFERING unveils their most
provocative vision yet - the sublimely NSFW video for 'ENTHRALLED',
featuring adult actress and fetish icon Sabien DeMonia, will be revealed
this Halloween.Sabien comments:
"I always wanted to have a chance to work on creative projects like music videos and, as a metalhead myself, I was super excited when Suffering invited me. Absolutely loved working with the guys from Suffering!"
Head to the Apocalyptic Witchcraft YouTube channel for a tantalising trailer of the wickedness that lies behind the red door... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RYLhV46hfjc
Let the joyous celebrations of hell begin this Halloween, as we await the coming of THINGS SEEN BUT ALWAYS HIDDEN on November 28th.
https://apocalypticwitchcraft.co.uk/
https://orcd.co/apw054
https://www.facebook.com/Suffering.ukmetal/
Montreal (QC) - Canadian bruisers, DEADWOOD, have released "TALES OF MASSACRE," the second single from forthcoming EP, RITUALS OF A DYING LIGHT.
Check out the music video for "Tales of Massacre" at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kqpk5XQXrSQ
Deadwood are set to release new EP, Rituals of a Dying Light, on January 6, 2026 via Innerstrength Records.
Deadwood uniquely blends death metal and hardcore to create a modern deathcore sound. Known for their heavy music and dark lyrics, their motto is "Make Deathcore Angry Again." The band aims to evoke terror and fear through their music, ensuring their performances are unforgettable.
Most importantly, the music of Deadwood caters to enthusiastic metalheads who crave pure brutality and violence.
Track
Listing:1. Tales of Massacre
2. Heretic
3. Thirst for Blood
4. Whispers of Death
5. Echoes of the Fallen
Music and lyrics by Deadwood.
Recorded at EMNT studio January 2025.
Produced by Fred Element.
Mix and mastering by Fred Element.
Formed in the shadow of COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, Deadwood quickly carved out a place in the heavy scene with their dark, unrelenting sound. The lineup unites seasoned veterans: guitarist Fred (ex-The Plasmarifle, ex-Ion Dissonance), guitarist Stéphane (ex-Nova Spei, Iron Maiden tribute), drummer Charles (ex-Dismayd, Discovrey Through Tourment), and vocalist Derek, reuniting with Fred after a decade since their days in Malaga.
Drawing from the ferocity of Meshuggah, the brutality of Whitechapel, and the groove-driven power of Pantera, Deadwood delivers crushing riffs and haunting atmospheres steeped in true dark histories—from the Salem witch trials to the reign of Jack the Ripper.
Their catalog includes the EP Nemesis (2022), EP Inhuman (2023), and standout singles “Straightblade” (June 2023), “Djinn Pitts” (March 2024), and “Heretic” (April 2025). Known for their commanding live presence, Deadwood has toured Japan with Humanity's Last Breath and DVRK, stormed U.S. stages in 2025, opened twice for Born of Osiris in Montréal, and shook the grounds of Inkcarceration Festival 2025.
Currently on tour across Québec, Ontario, and New Brunswick, Deadwood is gearing up for their first European run in 2026 — bringing their brand of dark, murky heaviness to stages worldwide.
Line-up:
Fred Element - Guitars
Stephane Filion - Lead Guitars
Charles Etienne Lafrance - Drums
Derek Heynekemp - Vocals*
*Note: Vocals on the EP by Martin Demontigny.
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Purchase/Stream The Sleeping City:
https://bit.ly/tsc-willowtip
https://anabstractillusion.bandcamp.com/album/the-sleeping-city
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7fLZYALPVWA
The critical response to the band's previous album, Woe, was nothing short of phenomenal! Black Metal Daily called it "An absolutely fucking herculean masterstroke" (10/10), while Metal-Only minced no words in dubbing it a "Masterpiece" (10/10). As such, the anticipation for the epic follow-up, The Sleeping City, has been sky high!
The Sleeping City, AN ABSTRACT ILLUSION’s third full-length album, utilizes their unique blend of progressive death metal and black metal with arpeggiating synths, wistful drones and vast soundscapes, harkening back to the era of 80’s sci-fi soundtracks. Being the band’s most atmospheric and heavy work to date, the album explores the depths of the human psyche and suffering. A decrepit yet monumental landmark, the sleeping city awaits ahead. Will you enter?
The band comments on the new album:
“When we compose an album we don't want it to just be a collection of random songs, we want a holistic theme coursing through the album's veins. When writing The Sleeping City we wanted to explore what the soundtrack to a dystopian sci-fi film, such as Blade Runner or Terminator, would sound like if it were written by a death metal band.
For The Sleeping City, we took inspiration from acts such as Depeche Mode, My Bloody Valentine, Kite, Ólafur Arnalds and Boards of Canada, pushing us to expand and refine our sound palette. Going from the long-song format of Woe, it was a fun challenge to once again write self-contained songs with a clear beginning and end.
During the creation of this album we worked with a great team of collaborators. Produced by the band’s own Karl Westerlund, The Sleeping City was once again mixed and mastered by Robin Leijon. Drums were recorded and produced by Jakob Herrmann (Devin Townsend, Evergrey, VOLA, Vildhjärta) at the legendary Top Floor Studios in Gothenburg, who has captured some of our all-time favorite drum tones. The gorgeous artwork, a homage to early black metal's painted artworks, was done by Alex Eckman-Lawn (Horrendous, Afterbirth, Woe, Nero Di Marte). We also worked with amazing musicians who provided us with beautiful strings and vocals.
With The Sleeping City we truly feel we’ve elevated our craft beyond anything we’ve done before and can’t wait for its release. Thank you all for your continued support!”
Track
Listing:1. Blackmurmur
2. No Dreams Beyond Empty Horizons
3. Like A Geyser Ever Erupting
4. Frost Flower
5. Emmett
6. Silverfields
7. The Sleeping City
Line-up:
Christian Berglönn - Lead Vocals
Robert Stenvall - Keyboards, Vocals
Karl Westerlund - Guitars, Bass
Isak Nilsson - Drums, Background Vocals
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7fLZYALPVWA
https://linktr.ee/AnAbstractIllusion
Excerpt:"creates a compulsive body-heaving groove, and the rumbling drum-fills and undulating bass-lines are electric, but it feels like something monstrous and hungry is bearing down on the listener"
DROFNOSURA – “RITUAL OF SPLIT TONGUES”
Genre - Blackened/atmospheric
sludge/post-metalFor fans of - Blut aus Nord, Devenial Verdict, Eibon, Amenra, Lurk, Isis, Pillar of Light, The Angelic Process
Drofnosura from Canada are a strange beast and they're comfortable in their own iridescent, translucent skin. They have taken elements from multiple styles such as sludge, doom, black, and even post metal, finely ground them, and used the material to sculpt a new body entirely. The influences are not as distinct any more but the entity nonetheless is able to shape-shift and display the tendencies of those styles. The movement is whimsical, rhythmic, and elegant and the listener is left enraptured by it all. With songs going on for over 15 minutes, they do quite a lot in its duration, languidly traversing various realms, putting the emphasis on creating a meditative, transcendent atmosphere more than anything else. The music naturally evolves within each of the songs as they progress, and it isn't fatiguing just because it's done in such an intuitive manner. "Ritual of Split Tongues" is an astounding album where multiple influences converge to create music that's at once expansive, stirring, and dissonant, and lingers on in the mind for longer than one would think.
Line up
W.L.F. - Guitars, Vocals, Synthesizers
D.A.S. - Drums & Percussion, Vocals, Synthesizers
M.A.D. - Bass, Vocals, Synthesizers
Artwork by Dusty Ray Art
Track listing
1. Selection of a Corpse
2. Kapala Kriya
3. The Ritual of Split Tongues
4. ἐγείρω
5. The Well of Seven Heads
6. Desounen
Official release date - October 24th, 2025
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https://www.facebook.com/Drofnosura
Thanks a lot for your support! Kunal Choksi (label owner) Transcending Obscurity
“Retribution” is Imperial Domain’s furious statement of long-delayed justice. Fueled by sharp riffs and a venomous chorus, the track channels humiliation and betrayal into pure melodic death metal vengeance. It’s a powerful preview of what’s to come on Portentum, an album set to showcase Imperial Domain’s signature blend of aggression, atmosphere, and precision.
Stream the single: https://orcd.co/retributionsingle
Pre-save Portentum: https://orcd.co/portentum
About Imperial Domain
Founded in the mid-90s, Imperial Domain quickly made waves in the Swedish death metal underground with their debut demo The Final Chapter (1995), followed by In the Ashes of the Fallen (1996)—a release that earned them national acclaim. Their full-length debut In the Ashes of the Fallen (1998) on Pulverised Records marked the band as a rising force, followed by the critically acclaimed The Ordeal (2003) via Konqueror Records.
After a brief hiatus and the tragic loss of vocalist Tobias Heideman in 2014, the band reemerged stronger than ever with The Deluge (2016), reaffirming their place in the melodic death metal pantheon. Now, Imperial Domain return with Portentum—an album that’s as uncompromising as it is thought-provoking.
Line-Up
Peter Laitinen Sundström – Guitar
Philip Borg – Guitar
Andreas Öman – Vocals
Mattias Hansson – Bass
Alvaro Svanerö – Drums
www.imperialdomain.se
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DYSENTERY – “DEJECTION CHRYSALIS”
Label: Comatose MusicRelease date: november 7th 2025
Genre: Brutal/Slam Death Metal
For fans of: Putrid Pile | Internal Bleeding | Guttural Secrete | Pyrexia
Wrapped tight and immobile inside the blackened shell of despair, entangled in the thorn covered vines of bitter acceptance, I bleed out my weakness and my excuses for it, along with a pitiful selection of laughable hopes and insipid dreams. The time has come for metamorphosis, for transformation through rage, violence and a hunger for wanton destruction. The imprisoning cocoon tears beneath my new found claws and I emerge, a beast reborn, from my shattered dejection chrysalis…
Ten years since their last full length album, Fragments, Dysentery have finally re-emerged into the light, carrying with them a new album of heaviness beyond comprehension; spine-splitting slams and deep grooves like scars in the surface of the Earth. Dejection Chrysalis is the fourth album to bear the Dysentery name and if it takes a decade to carve out a bludgeoning monstrosity like this, then so be it. Instrumental opener, ‘Transference’, is so much more than a simple intro. As its title infers, it is a crossing point from normality to the world of Dysentery, a passage of mutation, configuring your mind and body for the shocking impact to come. And then you’re there, in the grip of ‘Enslavement For The Obedient, Agony For The Wayward’, utterly consumed in an instant by the thick, powerful guitars, the ultra guttural vocals and the rhythms that speak to your flesh on a primal, bestial level. ‘Exhausted Bliss Of Self Loathing’ brings furious blast beats, precision tempo shifts, riffs like heavy machinery and a guest vocal appearance from Josh Welshman of Defeated Sanity, while listening to ‘A Bestial Omen’ is like being the plaything of an oblivious giant – your limbs twisted into impossible positions, through agonizing angles as the gargantuan hands manipulate your fragile form – this is ogre music! And as the album progresses you realise just what Dysentery have achieved with Dejection Chrysalis, why it was worth waiting every moment of those ten years for. They make this music their own; with an aura of power, of untouchable force and presence. This is how you deliver brutal, slam death metal and make it meaningful and beyond devastating. From the electrifying barrage of ‘Fratricidium’ to the elite level brutality of ‘Ascend This Harrowing Dream’ there are so many great touches from the guitars, the drums, the vocals that just lift Dysentery to a level above the surrounding pack. Dynamic beyond all expectations, Dejection Chrysalis is a masterpiece of musical extremity.
Mixed and mastered by Randy LeBoeuf at Graphic Nature Audio (Kublai Khan TX, The Acacia Strain, Vomit Forth etc) Dejection Chrysalis is sonically formidable and the accompanying visual impact is supplied by the artwork of Hidris (Anhedonic, Reign Of Erebus, Snakepit etc). With added variants of vocal violence supplied by guest appearances from Josh Welshman (Defeated Sanity), Jared Weed (Concrete, Futility) and JT Knight (Invoke Thy Wrath) Dejection Chrysalis is essential. Coming your way on Comatose Music on November 7th – be ready for the return of Dysentery!
Line-up:
Eric Taranto - Drums
Peter Spinazola - Guitar
Scott Savaria - Vocals
John Cook - Bass
Guest vocals on ‘Exhausted Bliss Of Self Loathing’ by Josh Welshman
Guest vocals on ‘Shackled By Idolatry’ by Jared Weed
Guest vocals on ‘Fratricidium’ by JT Knight
https://www.comatosemusic.com/
The first single 'Shockwave' accompanied by lyric video is unleashed today and it's available here: https://push.fm/fl/krushor-shockwave
The band comments:
"Shockwave is about war, its madness, and maybe, fittingly for the times, a bit about why wars are fought, who starts them, and who benefits from them. In war, there are no winners at least not for us poor folks. I don't like to politicize things, but in these times, wars are too present, and you can always write a song about how horrifying they are."
Biography:
The band found its current identity through shared musical tastes, playing together, and a shared hobby. We are a group of people who enjoy making and playing music that works for all of us. A big part of this is that composing, writing lyrics, and editing songs is open to everyone. All songs and compositions are created by the whole group, not based on one person's vision or goal.
Our influences definitely come from older metal, but that doesn't matter, because mixing genres actually adds a lot to our music; there's no one right way to do things. Krushor's goal is to make music that sounds good and at the same time talk about the difficult things that are part of life. For many people, music can be therapeutic, and if even one person feels that way about our music, we feel we have succeeded.
Track
list:01. Shockwave
02. Vortex
03. Rise Above
04. Taste of Hatred
Composed by Joni Kärsämä, Juho Mattila
Saku Hirvimäki, Sami Keränen
Lyrics by Ville Lehtoranta
Arranged by Krushor
Line-up:
Ville Lehtoranta - Vocals
Joni Kärsämä - Guitar
Juho Mattila - Guitar
Sami Keränen - Bass
Saku Hirvimäki - Drums
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The world premiere for the official music video for "The Racking" comes via The Circle Pit. Watch the video now at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-JbTMkVOcag
The song is also streaming on all major platforms.
Rising from the heart of the Midwest metal scene, this Chicago-based quintet has announced a fall release for their much-anticipated second full-length, Tyrannus Aeternum. Following the 2022 release of their debut album, Rex Mortem, BURNED IN EFFIGY has sharpened their sound to a lethal edge. The result is an 11-track onslaught that blends the band’s skillful musicianship and technicality with volcanic brutality.
Tyrannus Aeternum is set for release on October 31. Pre-orders the album now at https://burnedineffigy.bandcamp.com/album/tyrannus-aeternum
Tracklist:1) Befouled Benefaction
2) Retribution
3) Masquerade
4) Procession
5) Wage of Exile
6) Sacrificial Seance
7) Monstrosity Reborn
8) Gallows Hymn
9) The Racking
10) Crown Crusher
11) Citadel
Tyrannus Aeternum was recorded at Beal Audio and Bricktop Recording, with production, engineering and mixing by Jordan Beal. Orchestration and keyboards on the album were provided by Graham Southern. Album artwork by Timon Kokott.
Bio:
BURNED IN EFFIGY’s roots date back to 2017. In January 2022, the band independently released its debut album Rex Mortem, which was highly acclaimed by leading heavy music media and led to the band sharing the stage with iconic acts such as ORBIT CULTURE, OBSCURA, and REVOCATION.
A must for listeners of acts such as THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER and INFERI, with the band’s attention to virtuosity and intensity in equal measure, the effort and accomplishment of the band’s debut led to being talent scouted. With work on the band's sophomore album complete, BURNED IN EFFIGY aims to take its signature melodic death metal sound across the US, and in time, the world. The search for total conquest continues.
Line-up:
Mark “Smedy” Smedbron - Vocals
Steve Bacakos - Guitar
Mike Hisson - Guitar
Matt Watkins - Bass
Eddie Dec - Drums
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Now they've really done it...NOW I'VE DONE IT, a two-piece avant-garde metal unit from Philadelphia is now streaming their debut album, AN ILL GUEST, in full. The exclusive world premiere of An Ill Guest comes courtesy of Ghost Cult Magazine a day ahead of the album's official release date.
Listen now at https://ghostcultmag.com/exclusive-premiere-now-ive-done-it-stream-their-album-in-full-an-ill-guest-at-ghost-cult/
Leading up to the release of An Ill Guest, NOW I'VE DONE IT has taken an interesting approach to introducing fans to the album's singles. This includes the first-ever analog lyric video for "Panache"and the Powerpoint-created showing of "Jim-Jams" .
An Ill Guest is set for release on October 17. Order the album at https://nowivedoneit.bandcamp.com/album/an-ill-guest
What, or who, is NOW I’VE DONE IT? Four words. One way to live.
NOW: The present. Be the Now.
I’VE: I. Have. Contract. Take ownership. Seize the Now.
DONE: What’s done is done, and what hasn’t been will become done. What has become done has become the present… which is Now.
IT: What is It? It is Everything. It is Now.
NOW I’VE DONE IT is an eclectic blend of avant-garde metal, swing, and punk-cabaret hailing from Philadelphia. Comprised of current and former members of Philadelphia progressive power metal band Lör, NiDi offers something for everyone, or nothing for no one.
Track
list:1. Disillusion
2. Dilly-Dally
3. Offering
4. Ruffled
5. Panache
6. Collywobbles
7. Muddled
8. Splinter
9. Jim-Jams
10. Kindling
Artwork painted by Eliran Kantor.
An Ill Guest was produced, mixed, mastered, and engineered by Peter Hraur.
Bio:
NOW I’VE DONE IT (stylized as NiDi) began in 2010 by high school friends, multi-instrumentalist Peter Hraur, and drummer Dan Reynolds. The two set out to create music that was a unique reflection of what they love about music: high energy but heavy, fun but dramatic, and funny without being a joke. With a rebellious DIY attitude, they scraped together whatever cheap recording equipment they could afford and put together their first demo of three avant-garde inspired metal tracks, aptly titled Rigamarole. The band would go on to spend years playing in the greater Philadelphia region, offering a theatrical, energetic, yet earnest live show, performing with such acts as Parius, Alustrium, Polkadot Cadaver, and more.
Peter and Dan took a "say yes" attitude while crafting An Ill Guest, resulting in 10 tracks filled to the brim with the kind of personality that can only result when two lifelong friends disregard convention and have a little too much fun in the writing room. Over the years of performing, the band has received phenomenal feedback, being described as "the most fun I've had at a live show," and inspiring listeners to dive into their own art with renewed energy.
The band’s hope is for this release to act as a radar to all those who want something a little different. It's bold and risk-taking, heavy and dramatic, but fun and extravagant. It's weird music for weird people.
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DETERIOROT
– “ECHOES FROM THE PAST”The legendary Deteriorot has been active since 1988, formed by the songwriter, guitarist/vocalist Paul Zavaleta. Pioneering the genre through the early 90's. One of The True US cult underground Death Metal Elite. This compilation album features the ‘1992 demo’, the 1993 ‘Manifested Apparitions of Unholy Spirits’ ep, live 1993 recordings, ‘Unholy Return’ promo 2000, ‘The Faithless’ demo 2003 and a very special bonus track ‘Reanimate (2025 recordings). Artwork by Larry Lyannas (Lividity, Severance, Supreme Pain). The 1993 ep was engineered by Tim Gilles (MOD, SOD. Long time sold out (early) discography compilation deluxe! Bonus: unreleased 2000 Unholy Return promo, the demo 92, the entire 2003 demo The Faithless (all 5 tracks!)
DEMONOID – “RIDERS OF THE APOCALYPSE”
DEMONOID re-issue, THERION’s Christoffer Johnsson return to Death metal!
Therion entered a new path late 90’s with Therion. Of course Therion was one of the forefathers of Swedish death metal. After a decade the more progressive and gothic elements took over and made Therion the band it is nowadays. The death metal blood in Johnson was still running however and found a way out in the formation of Demoniod. The main goal was playing pure old school Swedish Death metal. Johnson was joined by his Therion bandmember Kristian Niemann on guitars (Sorcerer, ex-Snowy Shaw (live)) and completed by Johan Niemann on bass (Evergrey, Hollingshead, ex-Mind's Eye, ex-Tears of Anger, ex-Therion, ex-Tiamat) and Richard Evensand on drums (Ebony Tears, ex-Chimaira, ex-Sorcerer, ex-Therion, ex-Soilwork). CD out 7 th November!
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Costa Rican Death/doom metal band Perishing with members of Astriferous, Mortual, Necroferum, etc. are close to releasing their highly awaited debut full length and the singles out so far only reaffirm the quality of their music and their mastery over the style. No Clean Singing premiered a track reminiscent of Disembowelment recently at https://www.nocleansinging.com/2025/09/16/an-ncs-premiere-perishing-las-ruinas-del-palacio/
Excerpt - "the song proves to be subterranean, soul-sinking, spellbinding, titanically heavy, and physically compulsive – a lot to achieve so successfully in a single song"
PERISHING – “MALICIOUS ACROPOLIS UNVEILED”
Genre: Death/Doom MetalFor fans of: Disembowelment, Rippikoulu, Mortiferum, Winter, Thergothon, Inverloch
Following a sensational demo in "Lutum", Costa Rican death/doom metal band Perishing boasting members of Astriferous, Mortual, Necroferum, etc. in their lineup, have returned with their much awaited debut full length. It's an extension of their style of playing slow, torturous, dread-filled death/doom metal where every note carries weight and with it deathly implications. A fetid stench pervades the entire proceedings, which is overpowering when combined with the sickly tunes and vocals lingering in the air as if emanating from beyond the grave. The entire experience is morose, sickening, and yet strangely comforting just because it is done so well. The music transitions beautifully from the ponderous doom trudges to the trotting death metal parts without losing its asphyxiating grip on the listener, and just as smoothly eases back into the slowly churning maelstrom of death. Maintaining a suitably organic sound and being selective with their tunes to create the best impression, Perishing have created an album that fans of this kind of punishing, slow death/doom metal music will find impossible to resist.
Lineup
JM Arrea (Astriferous, ex-Bloodsoaked Necrovoid) - Drums
José Pablo Phillips (Astriferous, Candarian) - Bass
Justin Sánchez (Mortual, Necroferum) - Guitars
J. Antonio Salas - Vocals
Artwork by Belial NecroArts (Undersave, Hierarchies)
Track listing
1. Autolysis (I. Imago Fluidus Macula)
2. Autolysis (II. Fatum Cursed by Nature)
3. Castle of the Leached Body 08:57
4. Las Ruinas del Palacio
5. Osedax (Devoured by the Cavernous Worm) 09:21
6. Acropolis of Malignancy
Official release date - October 17th, 2025
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That's all for now! Thanks a lot for your support everyone! Kunal Choksi (label owner) Transcending Obscurity
G.A.E.A. (GALACTIC ALIENS EXTERMINATION ARMADA) is a project created by Buzz (aka Giuseppe Nicolò - MEMORIES OF A LOST SOUL) and his desire to combine Progressive Metal, Death / Thrash, Avantgardish Modern sounds with the soundtracks of video games and 1980s sci-fi films and so CYNIC, ATHEIST, MESHUGGAH, GOJIRA can be considered the fathers of their sound even if the mastery of G.A.E.A.'s music is absolutely unique.
Today the band, which features a renewed line-up completed with Dysphoria on keyboards and female vocals and Emi Dattolo on bass, has signed a contract with Club Inferno for the digital distribution and promotion of the sophomore album "A FROZEN MOMENT IN TIME" out on November 14th, 2025.
Tracklist:
1. Lovelikebigbang
2. Pillars Of Creation
3. Stranger In A Stranger Land
4. Mechassault
5. Gates Of Zendocon
6. Second Chapter
7. Obliterator
8. Obliterator (Part 2)
9. The Moon And The Earth
10. Finally Free
"A Frozen Moment In Time" is based on the concept of the journey of the last humans aboard their mothership in search of a habitable planet due to the imminent explosion of the Earth.
The band creates atmospheres that masterfully intertwine different currents ranging from Prog to Death Metal to melodic Goth sounds.
Brutal vocals live in symbiosis with sweet melodies of female voices often embellished by the vocoder use, in the meantime lethal riffs spread through the air with devastating fury and sink into your body like sharp blades in an extremely refined style and with a sound born from Lost Soul Studio.
The result is "A Frozen Moment In Time", an album capable of having its heart and its soul projected towards the future.
G.A.E.A., a musical kaleidoscope of freezing atmospheres and devastating harmonies.
Pre-Order: https://clubinfernoent.bandcamp.com/album/a-frozen-moment-in-time
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Greek Dark Americana outfit :SKULL & DAWN: have released a new lyric video for their haunting track "KNOXVILLE GIRL” from their second full-length album, “THE HARVEST”, officially out on 17 October 2025 through The Circle Music.
Watch the video for “Knoxville Girl”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fGu7qnrW3YE&feature=youtu.be
“Knoxville Girl” is a traditional murder ballad that tells a dark tale of love, violence, and regret. The band's unique rendition of the classic folk tune, infused with their signature blend of American folklore and dark Americana, brings a fresh intensity to the centuries-old story.
This follows the release of the first single, "Down to Hell (Black Cat Bar)", which tells a story of late-night revelry and a dark descent. The band describes it as an "urban ceremony" filled with banjos, distorted guitars, percussion, chains and "lots of alcohol", culminating in a fall into a "dark well" that leads straight to hell.
The upcoming album “The Harvest” dives deep into a mysterious world of Southern Gothic horror, featuring songs about dead lovers, serial killers, lone cowboys, and lost souls. The album blends the band's neofolk past with a true Americana sound and a Southern Gothic atmosphere.
The album is available for pre-order via The Circle Music: https://thecirclemusic.gr/product-category/the-circle-releases/?filter_artist-name=skull-dawn and digital pre-save: https://thecirclemusic.lnk.to/TheHarvest
“The Harvest” will be released in digital and CD formats, with the CD version including two bonus tracks: "Kingdom of the Corn (Live)" and "St. James Infirmary (Live)". A limited edition black LP (250 copies) and a limited edition gold LP (250 copies) with a printed insert will also be available.
Guests on the album include Okoi Thierry Jones (Bölzer), Perikis Tikof (Opened Paradise), Ioanna Noir Zacharopoulou (Glitter Grotesque) and Vasso Jism.
Founded in 1999 under a different name as a trio in Athens, Greece, the band started by creating industrial noise music using hammers and electric screwdrivers. From 2002 to 2009, they embraced the heritage of Old Europe and folk instruments under the name Défilé des Âmes. They released the full-length LP Lust & Stone, a split EP, and several DIY EPs. They also collaborated with notable artists like Sieben.
The band reformed in 2009 as :Skull & dawn:, shifting their sound to be influenced by the American South. Their debut album, Zombie Horses (2016), fused their industrial roots with American folklore, creating a sound inspired by artists like The Bad Seeds and Hank 3. They have maintained a strong live presence over the years, performing with a wide range of artists, including Jarboe, Chelsea Wolfe and Psychic TV.
Tracklisting:
1. Down to hell (Black Cat Bar)
2. Knoxville Girl
3. Kingdom of the Corn
4. Born Dead
5. GG Allin
6. Gold is the Metal
7. Trouble was her Name
8. Old Testament
9. Hail to the King
10. Kingdom of the Corn (Live) (CD Bonus Track)
11. St. James Infirmary (Live) (CD Bonus Track)
Skull & dawn are:
Manos Six - Vocals, Acoustic Guitar, Banjo, Electric Guitar, Percussion
Stamos A. - Electric Bass
Chris Abatis - Electric Guitar
Alex Tabakakis - Drums + Percussion
Vassilis Kemanidis - Violin
https://thecirclemusic.gr/
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Melodic death-metal outfit SELIAS has released their
brand-new single and video “BEYOND THE SWITCH”, the
second track revealed from the band’s forthcoming album KILLKARMA,
out November 7, 2025.BEYOND THE SWITCH captures the turning point after betrayal and broken trust — the moment of clarity where new bonds are forged and old bridges are left to burn. As one of the standout singles from KILLKARMA, the track blends haunting melody with a dark, driven edge — a reflection of moving on, no matter the cost
Stream “Beyond The Switch ”: https://orcd.co/btssingle
With Killkarma, SELlAS expand their sonic territory, blending melodic brutality with cinematic atmosphere. Taking inspiration from In Flames, Soilwork, Rammstein, Marilyn Manson, and Orbit Culture, the band sharpens their identity into a sound that is at once relentless and immersive. Their 2025 live shows have already begun unveiling this next chapter with powerful, full-scale performances of light, sound, and intensity.
Pre-save the album Killkarma: https://orcd.co/killkarma
Previous singles & videos:
https://orcd.co/bulletssingle
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UQ5NXahLmaI
About SELIAS
Formed in 2020 by guitarist Steve Elias, SELIAS fuses aggression with atmosphere, precision, and emotion. Rounded out by Guillaume Pascual (vocals/keys), Daniel Bouwman (drums), and Jeff Hyde (bass), the band delivers a cinematic metal experience that bridges classic death metal ferocity with modern melodic edge.
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Listen
to the album teaser https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fM6-LtnMBQUBindrune Records will release What Remains When Hope Has Failed on CD, vinyl and digital formats on November 21.
Tracklist:
1) The Wyrm at World's End
2) This Rotten Bough
3) Sky Avalanche
4) Quiescence
5) Bereft Part 2
6) What Remains When Hope Has Failed
Formed from the ashes of Wodensthrone, NEMOROUS carry the torch of atmospheric English black influenced metal proudly, but it’s not the main driving force behind them. The vision is far more expansive and eclectic. With their debut self-titled EP, they have proven that the twisting melodies and fog-like aura they create with their sound indeed harkens back to their past musical conquests, yet progression is a core tenet as it walks hand in hand with rich melodies and a fierce sense of aggressive tradition.
What Remains When Hope Has Failed is four years in the making and finds the band emerging victorious from a line-up change, where Chris Walsh (Vocals/Guitars) was replaced by Nick Craggs (Vocals - Vacivus/Neolithic) and Rob Hindmarsh on second guitar. Now as sextet, the band dove into the music for their first full-length reinvigorated, and it shows in the album’s composition.
What Remains When Hope Has Failed is a dynamic and emotional journey where quiet musical passages draw the listener in with vulnerability and beautiful, clean guitar arrangements that feel like Fields of the Nephilim at their most post-apocalyptic, only to build with reflective, melancholic mids, before exploding with blasting ferocity. From subtle, yet expansive synth textures, complex drum work that never loses grasp on a powerful feel/swing, it all strengthens the overall impact of this album with colorful dynamics and a songwriting characteristic which can certainly be traced back to the early days of Wodensthrone.
NEMOROUS is:
Phil Heckles - Bass
Ian Finley - Drums
Michael Blenkarn - Guitars
Alexandra Durning - Keyboards
Rob Hindmarsh - Guitars
Nick Craggs - Vocals
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The
legendary Finnish metal band SOULGRIND, founded in 1992, is
set to release its tenth album, AD PULCHRAM MORTEM, via Inverse
Records. The release date will be announced later. The second single 'Tears of the Earth' is unleashed today and it's available here: https://push.fm/fl/soulgrind-tears
Vocalist/keyboardist Azhemin comments:
"Tears of the Earth was a laborious project in every respect. At its peak, the session had 93 tracks, and refining all the small nuances sometimes felt like shooting oneself in the foot. However, in the end, the mix became quite simple. Even if you have a palette full of colored pencils, you don’t always need to use them all.
The song basically consists of three separate parts or spaces that form the whole. The lyrics support the mood of these scenes in just the right way. Tears of the Earth is a compact yet multifaceted piece."
Guitarist Lord Heikkinen continues:
"Tears of the Earth was built around a riffing I had done a few years earlier. Azhem and I started creating a song together from the riffs. Azhem came up with a great prog-inspired middle section that sounds simple but is actually quite intricate when you listen closely to the riff. Additionally, Micko Hell arranged excellent acoustic parts for the song. Not to mention Tanya Lilith's wonderful melodies and harmonies. Overall, it’s a successful and unique whole.
The lyrics are based on an apocalyptic theme, the final nightmares. They describe how all organized cultures and religions drain everything and everywhere dry. In the end, only death remains—along with the Earth Mother’s tears and sorrow. These lyrics are actually embedded in the album’s story, a dark journey along the rivers of Tuonela. This trip mostly takes place in the traveler’s mind."
Watch music video of first single 'Jylhä Metsämies' : https://youtu.be/aoBIyV44VOY
Biography:
Soulgrind is a Finnish metal band formed in 1992, known primarily for their blend of gothic metal, thrash and black metal with a dark, melodic atmosphere. The band was founded by Lord Heikkinen, who has consistently contributed guitars and programming throughout their career.
Soulgrind's music often explores themes related to the darker aspects of Finnish history and psyche, combining passion, war, and the "dark side of mind" into their lyrical content, reflecting a deep connection to Finland's cultural and historical roots. But there has always been the bride side for the aspects as well. Classic war of love and hate.The sound has evolved over the time, but Soulgrind has maintained a core identity rooted in metal with a dark, atmospheric edge, resisting strict genre categorization and embracing musical development freely. Freedom of metal has always been the theme. And so it shall be.
Soulgrind is recognized for their intelligent and unique approach to metal, merging melodic and dark elements to create a distinctive sound within the Finnish metal scene. Their long-standing presence since the early 90s marks them as a significant act in the gothic and black metal genres in Finland.
Soulgrind - Ad Pulchram Mortem (Album)
Track list:
01. Jylhä Metsämies
02. Origins of The Serpent
03. In The Circus of Tuonela
04. Dark Water Wide
05. Black Prediction´s Bite
06. Tears of The Earth
07. Weight of The Old Sins
08. Ikiliekki
09. Dance Of The White Wolf
10. A Whispered Curse Upon The Gale
11. As Narrow Fjord Descends
12. Into The Shadows of Devotion
Album pic by Susanna Mansner
Line-up:
Lord Heikkinen: guitars
Azhemin: Keybords, vocals
Tanya Lilith: Vocals
Suntio: Drums:
JP: Bass
Micko Hell: Guitars, Vocals
Former members: Roope Latvala ( Children of Bodom, Stone ), Juke Eräkangas, Tommi McLaunone (Gloomy Grim, Nomicon), Henrik Laine (Deepred )
https://soulgrind.bandcamp.com
https://www.facebook.com/SoulgrindFinland
Norway’s MYR, the black metal duo comprised of Svartan and TZommer, will release their debut album, “HELVEGEN”, on a strictly limited edition vinyl format. The LP is limited to just 100 copies and will be available to purchase exclusively via the band’s Bandcamp page on 22 October 2025.
Following the digital release of Helvegen in June, MYR is offering collectors a physical artefact to match the album’s dark, untamed spirit. The band continues to build momentum, having previously released two powerful music videos from the record: "Saturnine Child" and "Brennt" (which premiered on NoCleanSinging). Both videos were created in collaboration with the renowned Grupa 13 (Behemoth, Amon Amarth etc.), showcasing the album’s thematic depth. MYR delivers a sound that is both raw and melodic, drawing deeply from Scandinavian legends and the traditions of Northern black metal, inviting comparison to legends such as Satyricon, Bathory, and Dissection.
MYR has also confirmed their first major live appearance, announcing they will perform at the prestigious Inferno Metal Festival in Oslo, Norway in 2026.
The band said:
"The sound of Helvegen was forged in the cold, and it demands to be heard on vinyl, it’s the definitive way to experience the album's atmosphere. Announcing Inferno 2026 is the next crucial step. We are ready to bring the darkness of the North to the stage."
"Helvegen" was mixed and mastered by the renowned Tore Stjerna at Necromorbus Studio in Sweden, known for his work with Watain, Mayhem, and Tribulation.
Track list: 1. December Coma
2. In Perpetum
3. Brennt
4. Røkkr
5. Saturnine Child
6. Naraka
7. Proch
8. Tungsten
9. Kaldr
MYR are:
Svartan - Guitars, Vocals
TZommer - Guitars
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The second demo was duly extracted from the misanthropic Nordic solitude, where cold winds blow and snow falls mercilessly during long winter nights, where necrophiliac crows await the merciless death that announces its arrival with the somber melodies of Begravet I Skogen, hidden in funereal nightmares.
"Demo II" is the title of the new, haunting blizzard that approaches ominously, described by somber poetry that transforms Begravet i Skogen into a morbid and obscure artistic expression, an unpredictable representation of archaic winter landscapes, burdened by the anguish of old age and the passage of time.
In 2024, the first demo was released, overwhelmed by horrendous nightmares of yesteryear, where pain, terror, and suffering were a constant funeral. Now is the time to release the next horrifying nightmare, recorded analog on a four-track recorder so that the cavernous essence of Begravet I Skogen's melodies remains raw, and its melodies remain true to their rotten origins.
MORBID DOOM RAW NIHILISTIC BLACK METAL!BEGRAVET I SKOGEN - "DEMO II"
Cassette Limited Edition of 50 copies, hand numbered
Side A:
01 - Lengter Etter Lange Vinternetter - [13:11]
Side B:
02 - Våre Tapte Oppdagere Har Dødd - [16:05]
Recorded on an analog four-track cassette recorder between February and May 2025.
All music and lyrics by Sarkofag.
Layout made by Alemão & Danihell Slaughter.
Promotional videos made by Danihell Slaughter.
RELEASE DATE 05th DECEMBER 2025
Official distribution by Hellstore Europe
BEGRAVET I SKOGEN Line Up:
Sarkofag (Vocals, Guitar, Bass, Drums, Piano)
begravetiskogen@gmail.com
https://begravetiskogen.bandcamp.com
www.murder-records.eu
Between
1989–2024, R.E.T. was a band
consisting of members mostly from Třinec, the second easternmost town in the
Czech Republic, and its surroundings, close to the borders with Poland and
Slovakia.Label: Pařát Productions
Style: Doom metal
Type: Digipak (500 copies)
Release date: 29.11. 2025
Pre-orders start: 1.11. 2025
That is, from the Moravian-Silesian region, where a strong doom-metal base established itself in the mid-1990s, led by bands such as DISSOLVING OF PRODIGY, HYPNOTIC SCENERY or SILENT STREAM OF GODLESS ELEGY. Although this period lasted only a few years, spontaneously emerged and just as spontaneously dissolved, it made an indelible mark in the history of the Czech (doom) metal scene.
The recording “DEPRESSION”, with which R.E.T. first entered the chronicles of Czech doom metal and hard music in general in 1995 as their debut CD, was first released as a cassette demo without any ambitions.
It was recorded already in 1993. No one expected where and how quickly things would move forward.
Full article can be read on the Pařát Productions website https://paratshop.cz/2025/10/07/depression-od-r-e-t-vyjde-po-30-letech-v-reedici-na-digipaku/
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Genre
: Raw, Hateful Death MetalRelease dates:
Digital - November 21st, 2025
Physical - January 30th, 2026
With the uncompromising credo “Unrelenting death metal. No trends. No mercy.” CALCRAFT define their sound - and with their debut album "Reborn Through Torture", they deliver a merciless statement against anything watered-down or trend-driven.
The Texas-based outfit stands for raw, hate-fueled death metal, deeply rooted in the legacy of Immolation, Suffocation, and Incantation. But CALCRAFT go further: their songs are steeped in dark atmosphere, thrashy aggression, and a cinematic violence that feels ripped straight from the bloodiest scenes of Giallo and slasher films.
Their name is no coincidence - William Calcraft, England’s infamous executioner, serves as a grim source of inspiration. Like their namesake, CALCRAFT show no mercy: their music is an auditory noose, each track an execution. "Reborn Through Torture" is a blood-soaked manifesto of riffs, madness, and horror, dragging the listener into a world of pain and cinematic carnage.
Each song tells a story - of insanity, torture, and final breaths. CALCRAFT don’t aim to entertain; they aim to disturb. Their goal is to create a threatening sonic landscape that sounds like “a blood-soaked soundtrack to the final scene you never survive.”
Those who face this album won’t be spared. CALCRAFT hold themselves to their own brutal standard - and deliver death metal in its most relentless, uncompromising form.
https://calcraftlfr.bandcamp.com/album/reborn-through-torture
Dead And Dripping continue to create some of the music unique-sounding brutal death metal music. One-man army Evan Daniele has upgraded his skills in all ways and he's even managed to write songs that go on for around 9 mins which is no mean feat. It's an incredible, engrossing album that will be talked about for years. Listen to a couple of singles from it at https://deadanddrippingus.bandcamp.com/album/nefarious-scintillations
DEAD AND DRIPPING - “NEFARIOUS SCINTILLATIONS”
Genre:
Brutal/Technical
Death Metal)For fans of : Demilich, Wicked Innocence, Wormed, Defeated Sanity, Mortal Decay, Fathomless Ritual,
Suffocation
Dead And Dripping is back with another album of mind-warping, reality-deconstructing music. One-man crew Evan Daniele, who was already playing everything on the albums so far, has gone ahead and even created the artwork for this album that manages to replicate the intricate nature of the music along with some kind of hallucinogenic quality that it induces. The music is often slower, deliberate, as if to create a hypnotic effect aided by use of repetition, and with that the songs can go on for as long as nine minutes without seeming cumbersome as is almost always the case with the brutal death metal subgenre where lengthy songs go. Dead And Dripping is doing something novel in this space which begs to be heard with all its quirks including the Demilich-esque croaks to go with music sounding just as surreal and twisted. It's an album that is painstakingly composed with thought and effort put into every single aspect of it and with all of it done in a refreshingly organic manner. "Nefarious Scintillations" is a tour-de-force for the style and a testament to the dedication and prowess of one-man bands.
Track listing
1. Nefariously Scintillating through Vacant Galactic Reservoirs
2. Horrifying Glimpses Into Inconceivably Demented Cityscapes
3. Pestilent Hints of Darkened Malodorous Vibrations
4. Swollen Torsos Adorned with Pustulating Hexagonal Crania
5. Sickeningly Vague Anatomical Silhouettes
6. Spontaneous Recollections of Unwitnessable Atrocity
7. Seeping through Ancient Transdimensional Corridors
8. An Utterly Tenantless World of Aeons-Long Death
Line up
Evan Daniele - All music and artwork
Official release date - November 28th, 2025
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Thanks a lot for your support! Kunal Choksi (label owner) Transcending Obscurity
A
new occult/doom rock act, DROWNED IN SILVER, has unveiled "WAVES
OF SORROW", the first single and video from their debut album “MOTHERS”.
The full-length record is set to be released on 7 November 2025 via Pagan
Records in CD, LP and digital formats. Watch “Waves of Sorrow”: https://youtu.be/8DcnLzblDbg
"Waves of Sorrow" is a powerful testament to the band’s signature sound, blending the dark atmospheres of occult and doom rock with a distinct gothic touch. The music video, created in collaboration with the artists from Zaćma Visual Studio and the Kraków-based dance group Morphos, visually captures the song’s intensity and mood.
Drowned in Silver is a new project formed by seasoned musicians from the black metal and experimental music scenes. Their music finds a unique balance between occult rock and trance-like expression, drawing inspiration from the spiritual intensity of artists like The Devil’s Blood, Dead Can Dance and Wardruna.
https://www.pagan-records.com/
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Milwaukee (WI) - One-man Cinematic Doom project, LIMINAL SPIRIT, will release full-length debut album, UNWELL, on October 31.
Unwell is the third presentation from Liminal Spirit, as told by Phillip, Jonathan, Madeline, C., E., and The Adjudicators over the course of five acts.
FFO: Jesu, Cynic, Confessor, Swans, Skepticism
Multi-instrumentalist/composer, Jerry Hauppa (Northless, Ara, Deorbit), had this to say about the forthcoming opus:
"I have a lot to say about what I've done with the album, but the main goal was an exploration of some of my biggest fears. I've worked in nursing homes and they are absolutely miserable places, and it is a tragedy that if we are lucky enough to live that long, that is where we will most likely end up. Losing control of my faculties, mental and physical decline, and the pondering of the unknown are all lingering fears overcasting my younger years, and I wanted to explore that musically, but also develop the idea of building sympathy for a character with dementia, only to find out that he is actually a monster who has done some horrific things despite not remembering them.
I wanted to tell a story showing that you are on the hook for your deeds no matter what- even if you can't remember them or if your mental decline has eroded away the part of you that is capable of heinous acts. I wanted the music to reflect the contemplation of a sick and addled person, and brought it together using microtonal guitars that provide an alien-sounding character to the music.
The music written for the record also is tied to the seeking of spiritual salvation referenced in the song 'Welcome to My World' from Jim Reeves, recorded in 1962 and presented here in the first track of the album as the character listens to it one last time for peace of mind. The melody for this song is manipulated repeatedly throughout the record as our main character, Phillip, seeks salvation despite the blight on his soul from acts he has forgotten, but unlike what is heard on the Jim Reeves song, those who can provide salvation do not take kindly to Phillip as judgment nears.
I hope those who listen are able to feel the themes expressed. It was a meaningful release to build and I am looking forward to the reception."
The album's title track is streaming now at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IeiBBqAmu9o as well as on https://liminalspirit.bandcamp.com/track/unwell
Track
Listing:1. Admittance
2. Unwell
3. Visiting Day
4. EOLC
5. A Better Place
Pre-order Unwell: https://liminalspirit.bandcamp.com/album/unwell
Credits:
All music written, recorded, and mixed by Jerry Hauppa.
Role of Madeline peformed by Kaitlyn Menden.
Mastered by Jeff Wojtysiak at Spiritual Sound Mastering.
Liminal Spirit is:
Jerry Hauppa - Guitar, Bass, Drum Programming, Synthesizer, Vocoder, Violin
Bio:
Liminal Spirit is Jerry Hauppa's solo project. Prior to this, Hauppa was involved in sludge metal band Northless, death metal band Ara, and instrumental space-focused band, Deorbit.
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Label: Ardua MusicRelease date: october 24th 2025
Genre: Melodic Doom/Death Metal
For fans of: Anathema | The Gathering | Tiamat | Ghostheart Nebula
As the sky shifts through its kaleidoscope of colours, gradually slipping into darker hues and the stars emerge from hiding, a dusting of distant diamonds across the velvet canopy, I sink down into the welcoming arms of sleep. I cross the bridge of dreams beneath the watching eyes of the moon and a journey, forgotten in daylight hours, begins anew…
Briefly existing as a full band in the early 2000s, producing one demo, Utopia: A Winternight’s Traveller in 2004, Ars Onirica was reborn as the solo project of Alessandro Sforza in 2018. Two superbly crafted albums of melodic doom/death – I: Cold and II: Lost – have established Ars Onirica as a name synonymous with imaginative, enthralling music and now the next chapter in this story of enchantment and revelation is about to begin. Despite, as its title suggests, being an interlude between albums, 2.5 Nighttime is a sublime work, rich in wonders and overflowing with magic, that is destined to become a treasured part of Ars Onirica’s unfolding discography. Opening track, ‘Dusk (An Ode To The Stars)’ entwines gently emotive vocals and guitars like whispered incantations to transport the listener to the deeply dreaming world of Ars Onirica, opening the gateway to the remarkable three part title track which forms the heart of this EP. ‘Nighttime Part I’ blossoms around you, all enveloping and lifts you, weightless, to the stars before the momentous weight and power of ‘Nighttime Part II (Your Silence Around Me) is unveiled. With vast chords and cascading notes leading into fiercely emotive harsh vocals alongside quiet, yet equally compelling clean vocals, the dream walks the boundaries between light and dark. ‘…Part III’ brings a sense of urgency and an almost blackened aura, but always juxtaposed with the warmth and beauty that run through this EP like unifying threads of gold. The contrasts and dynamics are stunning, yet smoothly blended, the shifts of scene as perfect as the changing scenarios of a dream. And finally, ‘Dawn’ provides a sweetly languorous awakening, the experiences of the hours of darkness drifting apart like gossamer threads as the sun rises, delivering a perfectly formed sense of conclusion and completeness. 2.5 Nighttime is a remarkable, immersive creation to be savoured and experienced again and again.
Recorded, mixed and mastered at Blue Ocean Recording Studio by Alessandro Sforza in partnership with Lorenzo Carlini of Black Therapy and Invernoir, who also worked on I:Cold and II: Lost, every nuance of 2.5 Nighttime’s layered and textured compositions can be fully appreciated. And with Disturbing Grace Design supplying one of those rare pieces of cover art that perfectly captures the spirit and soul of the music within, every contributing element has combined to make this release something truly special. Ardua Music will unveil 2.5 Nighttime on October 24th and the dream will begin once more.
Line-up:
Alessandro Sforza – All music and vocals
https://www.arduamusic.com/
https://www.facebook.com/ArsOnirica/
For fans of: Cannibal Corpse, Sanguisugabogg, Thy art is murder,Visions of Disorder & The Acacia Strain.
The EP will be released at a date TBA through Alien Swarm Records Singer/Guitarist Walt Fitzjurls describes the EP as, "Crushingly heavy melodic death metal with touches of hardcore breakdowns and prog metal moments."
The first single, 'The Beauty of Letting Go,' will drop on, 10/20/25 across most digital outlets.
Tracklist:
1: The Beauty of Letting Go – 4:29
2: Addicted To Death – 2:24
3: A Heavier Shade of Black - 3:00
4: The Burden – 2:58
The Burial Curse Is:
Walt Fitzjurls-lead vocals/guitar/bass
Matt Diko-vocals/lead guitar
Dustin Pynes-vocals/drums
Jim Gould-lights/samples/sound reinforcement/general mayhem
www.alienswarmrecords.com
www.facebook.com/p/The-Burial-Curse-61556091631811
Strix (Latin: owl) - according to Ovid, a mythical, sinister creature, appearing in the form of a bird with piercing eyes and curved talons, sucking blood and feeding on human entrails.
“Strix” – according to Malignant Voices, the third album by Krakow-based Owls Woods Graves, containing 10 tracks, is scheduled for release on CD, LP, and digital formats in October 2025. Left Hand Sounds presents a tour promoting “Strix”, starting November 20th and encompassing 11 Polish cities. OWG will be joined by Above Aurora and Garota. In 2026, the band will visit Heathen Strike Over Brno in Czech Republic and A Thousand Lost Civilizations in Belgium, with further European dates to be confirmed.
Owls Woods Graves - an entity conceived by The Fall & E.V.T. in 2015 (both ex-Medico Peste, Mgła (live) and plenty others), stories inspired by witches, woods, the Devil & his apprentices wrapped into blackened punk, simply haunted woods hardcore.
Live in 2026:
Heathen Strike Over Brno, CZ
A Thousand Lost Civilizations, BE
Tracklist: 1. They Come Again
2. The Aura of Knives
3. The Flag Is Raised
4. Not Entirely Human
5. Anarcho-Occultism
6. The Cliff Dance
7. Nightshifts
8. Black Flame In Our Hearts
9. Say No To Heaven
10. Winged They Come
http://www.malignantvoices.com/
https://www.facebook.com/MalignantVoicesProductions/
Avant-garde progressive black/death metal project NERVOUS has dropped an intense new guitar playthrough for “HEAVY IS THE HEAD THAT WEARS AN IMAGINARY CROWN”, taken from the album ACQUIESCENCE (out now via Wormholedeath).
Aaron Ciesielski, the creative force behind NERVOUS, blends precision and chaos with unnerving control, twisting dissonant motifs, unpredictable modulations into something that feels both calculated and unhinged. His playing moves from cold technicality to expressive turbulence, showing the kind of fretboard command that turns theory into atmosphere.
Ciesielski describes the piece as “deliberately dissonant and chaotic, but still relatively accessible,” a reflection of his broader vision for Acquiescence — a record that merges black and death metal extremity with avant-garde composition and classical nuance.
Stream "Acquiescence" here: https://orcd.co/acquiescence
CD Release: October 27, 2025
Previous videos: https://youtu.be/3k6IAp8j5Vg https://youtu.be/9iBBvcXuq6g
www.youtube.com/@NervousProject
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And guess what... they're on the ballot !!
"Bloodstorm" has officially been submitted for "Best Metal Performance" at the 68th Annual Grammy Awards...!!!
Thank you ALL for listening to our music! Whatever the result, let's enjoy this! We're all in this together !” – say the bandmembers.
"Bloodstorm" is pure energy, a tribute to what we love, a 'salute' to the heavy metal music of the 80s with a modern approach.
Guest musicians: George Simeonidis (vocals - Sarissa/Long Live), Mike Wead (solo - King Diamond/Mercyful Fate).
Listen to the song here (Spotify):
For the YouTube users: https://youtu.be/7BUdH3Gr9JI?si=bmyH2JucOKRxHF2f
DEPRESSION
- 'DAS MONUMENT'Hello Folks, Pre-sales for the 35-years-jubilee Double-CD"Das Monument" by DEPRESSION are now open!
With many great new tracks as well as newly recorded and previously unreleased material, plus cover songs, a guest appearance by Dany from mighty DEAD and a really great cover artwork by spanish artist Juanjo Castellano Rosado!
Groovy Death/Grind at it's best!Official release date: November 28, 2025!
DOUBLE ALBUM (D.D.R. 039) CONSISTING OF:
"Das Monument" (CD 1, songs 1-20)
"Eine Rückbesinnung II" (CD 2, songs 21-55)
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BLACK RABBIT – “WARREN OF NECROSIS”
Format: Digital CD-EP / Physical CD-EPLabel: Independent Release
Tracklist:
01. Initium Finis
02. Apprehension
03. Null and Void
04. Insurrection…Liberation
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 made their first impact with the release of their debut EP and single in 2020, laying the foundation for their unfolding story of darkness and transformation. This path continued with the first full-length chapter of their legend: ‘Hypnosomnia’ (2023) — an album exploring the boundaries of consciousness and dream manipulation. Building upon that, ‘Chronolysis’(2025) delved deeper into the human psyche — a sensory descent into the horror of sleep paralysis. These releases elevated the band to new heights, leading to performances in renowned venues such as Patronaat, Iduna, and even the Brabanthallen, while sharing stages with giants like Baest, Vader, Exhorder, and Pestilence.
Where ‘Hypnosomnia’ and ‘Chronolysis’ unravelled the tactics and techniques of the entity known as Black Rabbit, their upcoming newest EP ‘Warren of Necrosis’ dives into his inception — revealing the sacrifice, betrayal, and blasphemous devotion that transformed man into myth.
Beyond the music, Black Rabbit manifests its concept through a complete artistic universe. Each release is accompanied by handcrafted artwork, stage design, and visual storytelling that deepen the immersion.
On stage, Black Rabbit embraces the role of prophets of the myth — cloaked in ritual garb, surrounded by candlelight and relics of their creation. Their performance is not merely a show, but a sermon; not entertainment, but invocation.
With ‘Warren of Necrosis’, Black Rabbit opens the gates to the beginning of its own legend — a descent into the roots of corruption, identity, and transcendence. It’s a record that does more than tell a story; it creates a world — one that breathes, mutates, and devours. Once you enter the Warren, there is no return…
BLACK RABBIT is:
Vocals: Nino Thomas
Guitar: Jelle Brekelmans
Guitar: Hidde Hofland
Drums: Koen van der Voet
Bassguitar: Thijs Mulder
https://blackrabbitofficial.com/
https://www.facebook.com/OfficialBlackRabbit
DEVASTROSITY – “EVISCERATING DESOLATION”
Label: Comatose MusicRelease date: october 24th 2025
Genre: Brutal Death Metal
For fans of: Brodequin | Putridity | Disgorge | Devangelic
All men are equal in the pit. As flesh and features dissolve and brittle bones crack and fracture, we all scream the same. Each river of blood runs together to form an intermingled crimson sea, where no status, stature, name or dream can be distinguished. As entrails fall to the floor from torn torsos they rush together like glistening serpents, gathering in some unspeakable, slippery orgy of alien pleasures. There is no dignity, no honour, when we come undone.
From Kediri in East Java, Indonesia come Devastrosity; a new venture into audio violence from a trio of musicians with a wealth of experience in the fertile Indonesian brutal death metal scene. Having introduced themselves with the limited edition Human Depravation demo last year, they are now ready to unleash the blood storm of their full length debut album – Eviscerating Desolation.
After an eerie, skin-crawling intro ‘Human Depravation’ casts the listener down into the depths of hell. Frantic drumming, massive riffs and utterly inhuman vocals, all delivered with wicked precision and evil intent; the band switching from face-peeling speed to a broken crawl through decaying corpses in the space between breaths. Despite the overwhelming onslaught of death and dismemberment, Eviscerating Desolation possesses an unnerving clarity to its sound – with the varied elements of sadistic savagery that imbue annihilating tracks like ‘Morbid Desires’ distinct and discernible. Every track on this relentless ride to oblivion is infused with an uncontrollable need to kill and Eviscerating Desolation delivers blow after sickening blow. ‘The Dealer Of Death’ is absolutely crushing, its rich, thick guitars breaking out into riffs that connect at a gut level and put a sick smile of contentment on your face. ‘Parasitic Epidemic’ is bewildering in its crazed rhythms and twisted riffs as it gnaws at the frayed edges of your sanity and finally we come to ‘Cadaveric Feast’, perhaps the most horrific track of all. This is a rabid gore-soaked nightmare to the bloody end, as Devastrosity try to ensure that there is no recognisable remnant of your body left before they depart.
Devastrosity have been welcomed into the deranged ranks of the Comatose Music army and Eviscerating Desolation will be discharged upon the world in a flood of bile and venom on October 24th, adorned in the eye-gouging artwork of Rudi GorgingSuicide (Avulsed, Devangelic, Gutrectomy etc). This is not for the curious, casual listener…this is brutal death metal at its disease ridden, corpse consuming, flesh-rending best. Intense to the last drop of blood.
Line-up:
Billy - Drums
Roby - Guitar/Bass
Ardian - Vocals
https://www.comatosemusic.com/
https://www.facebook.com/devastrosity
MEAT
5000 RECORDS
proudly presents the SPLIT CD 'SLAUGHTERHOUSE OF AGONY',
featuring two of the heaviest forces in underground death metal. GRIM
FATE and MANCUERDA each contribute three tracks, two
originals and one devastating cover (Autopsy and Celtic Frost, respectively),
for a total of six tracks of uncompromising, crushing metal.GRIM FATE delivers their signature blend of suffocating riffs, relentless grooves, and pure old-school aggression, while MANCUERDA matches them with heavy, lompe death metal that hits hard and leaves a lasting impression. Together, the split captures the raw energy and brutality of underground death metal at its finest.
Kind regards, Greg / Meat 5000 Records
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https://meat5ooorecords.bandcamp.com/
https://meat5000records.com/
Horror Pain Gore Death Productions brings together two generations of Puerto Rican Death Metal who collide on the split release Putrid Sanctity!
First up on the chopping block is Necronemesis, who return to HPGD vomiting forth two blistering tracks of unforgiving Death Metal. Necronemesis present their most extreme material to date, following up on the 'Warfield Forever' EP released back in 2023.
Formed
in 2022, Gangrenesia is a slamming, brutal Death Metal band from Caguas, Puerto
Rico, and represents the island’s new wave of extreme underground brutality.
Making their HPGD debut, Gangrenesia blends crushing slam riffs with the raw
aggression of old-school Death Metal, with a sound that is grotesque,
relentless, and straight to the point.Putrid Sanctity delivers bone-snapping breakdowns, guttural vocals, and fast-paced chaos for fans of Belphegor, Bodybox, Cannibal Corpse, Death, Dying Fetus, Immolation, Massacre, Mordax, Mortician, PeelingFlesh, Sanguisugabogg, Suffocation, and Snuffed On Sight.
Listen to the single "Seed" by Necronemesis at https://youtu.be/wBnDBfnPv8g
Listen to the single "Strangled By An Umbilical Cord" by Gangrenesia at https://youtu.be/uEQqLxonevc
Pre-order the CD for only $8 at http://shop.horrorpaingoredeath.com/products/necronemesis-gangrenesia-putrid-sanctity-cd
Pre-order the Digital Download for only $4.44 at https://hpgd.bandcamp.com/album/putrid-sanctity
Tracklisting:
1. Necronemesis - Seed
2. Necronemesis - Depths
3. Gangrenesia - Strangled By An Umbilical Cord
4. Gangrenesia - Gargling Womb Infested Puss And Maggots
https://shop.horrorpaingoredeath.com
Connecticut-based
trad-doom/psychedelic metal entity HARMOZEL returns with its
newest album, SONGS OF THE HUNGRY GHOSTS. HARMOZEL was born
in the temples built by Elder, Candlemass, and Cirith Ungol. The band blends
bold experimentation and a Gregorian chant-inspired grandeur for a daring twist
on classic doom. Featuring eight unique and haunting tracks, Songs of the Hungry Ghosts delivers furnace-forged riffs hammered into a kaleidoscope of blood and hallucinatory visions.
Songs of the Hungry Ghosts is out now. Order the album at https://harmozel.bandcamp.com/album/songs-of-the-hungry-ghosts
Tracklisting:
1) Burning
2) Know Thyself
3) A Hero's Journey
4) The Fall Of Pistis Sophia
5) Tara Of The Liberating Knives
6) Thich Quang Duc
7) The Screams Of Dying Children
8) Jets Of Blood Coiling Up The Muddy Needle
All music and lyrics on Songs of the Hungry Ghosts were written and performed by Pat Jenkinson. The album was mixed at Primordial Sound Studios by Pat Jenkinson and mastered at Audiosiege Mastering.
https://www.facebook.com/HarmozelBand/
The band tracked both the LP and EP at Band Mother Recording with none other than Michael Sabatini (Attacker) behind the board. The final mastering touch came courtesy of legendary engineer Alan Douches (West West Side Music), whose resume reads like a metal hall of fame: Aerosmith, Obituary, Nile, The Ramones, Dying Fetus, and beyond
The digital album's release date is 17 October 2025, and the EP's release date is 14 November 2025.
Tracklist1. Bastard Skull
2. After The Plague
3. Time is the Destroyer
4. Beyond The Fray
5. Iconoclast
6. The Last Death
7. Catch Kill Release
8. Chaos Order
Bonus Tracks:
9. More Dread
10. Impalement
11. Raw Nerve
Born from a chance reunion at a Mercyful Fate show in Brooklyn on November 13, 2022, Bastard Skull unites a crew of seasoned veterans with deep roots in the thrash underground. The spontaneous spark between John Blicharz (Annunanki, Blood Feast, Dusk) and Tom Lorenzo (Blood Feast, Without End) lit the fuse. Joined shortly after by George Kostadimas and Mark Mari (Sneak Attack), Bastard Skull formed like a sonic supernova, driven by decades of pure metal instinct.
Pre-save "Bastard Skull": https://orcd.co/bastardskull
Pre-save "More Dread" EP: https://orcd.co/moredread
NEWS 11.10.2025
N.Y.C.
– “BUILT TO DESTROY”
Release
Date:
November 14th, 2025
Label: Adrenalizing Media
Wie würde es klingen, wenn AC/DC sich in einer Gasse mit Judas Priest prügelten, während Motörhead daneben eine Harley aufheulen ließen? So klingen N.Y.C. mit ihrem Debütalbum “Built To Destroy” (VÖ: 14.11.). Die Platte wurde von Tommy Bolan produziert und wird von ADRENALIZING MEDIA NETWORK (Executive Producer) veröffentlicht. Aufgenommen wurde sie in den Deep End Music Studios (abgemischt von Kenny Meriedeth) und gemastert von Robert Vosgien (Los Angeles/USA). Auf dem Album ist außerdem der Grammy-Preisträger und Hollywood-Komponist Vince DiCola (Rocky IV, Transformers The Movie) mit einem Gastbeitrag vertreten. “Built To Destroy” ist heavy, laut, ziemlich angefressen – und hat definitiv nicht das Ziel, Freunde zu finden.
Gegründet von Sänger/Gitarrist Tommy Bolan, dem in Queens, NY geborenen und aufgewachsenen Sechs-Saiten-Shredder hinter Warlocks Platinum-Album “Triumph & Agony”, gehören zur Band auch die Metal-Legenden Stet Howland (W.A.S.P., Metal Church) an den Drums und Steve Unger (Metal Church) am Bass. Gemeinsam verkörpern sie den Sound von New York City – laut, unruhig, wütend und bereit, sich aus der Gosse zu erheben.
Mit der bahnbrechenden Single “Heavy As Hell” (VÖ: 05.09.), liefern N.Y.C. eine atemberaubende Ode an ausverkaufte Konzerthallen und das Spielen auf der eigenen Bühne des Lebens mit all der Intensität, nach der wir uns alle sehnen. Die Single, die mehr Gitarren enthält als der Hobbyraum deines liebsten Nachbarn, ist genauso rau und aggressiv wie das dazugehörige Video.
“Ich wollte Songs schreiben, die für mich echt sind,” sagt Bolan, der jeden Track geschrieben, produziert und mit viel Herzblut versehen hat. “Mit unseren Songs können wir unsere Aggressionen rauslassen und gleichzeitig die Dämonen unseres Wahnsinns exorzieren. Ich bin der Typ an der New Yorker Straßenecke, der wegen allem rumschreit und diese Intensität spürt man auch bei unseren Live-Shows.”
Das Album ist ein echter klanglicher Wutanfall, die Feierlichkeiten vor dem Release laufen auf Hochtouren. Die Veröffentlichung von Bolans eigenen Gitarrensaiten (über Optima Strings) ist in vollem Gange, flankiert von – im wahrsten Sinne des Wortes – epischen und beeindruckenden Videos mit VFX-Veteran Walter Schulz (Emmy- & Oscar-Preisträger und Hollywood VFX Director). Schulz und das Team von Adrenalizing Media Network haben mit Unreal Engine und all ihren neuesten Technologien gearbeitet und keine Mühen gescheut, um bislang nie realisierte neue Anwendungsfälle aus den herausragenden Fähigkeiten der neuesten Gaming-Technologie herauszuholen. “Walter ist ein Meister seines Fachs und passt perfekt zu uns“, erklärt Bolan. “Die visuelle Welt, die er geschaffen hat, fängt die Intensität von N.Y.C. ein.“
Außerdem stehen spannende Werbeaktionen und Werbegeschenke von Schecter, Peavey, Morley, Optima Strings, Tascam, EHX, Gator und Levy’s an sowie die Veröffentlichung vom N.Y.C.-eigenen Wein & Wodka.
‘Built To Destroy’ ist im Grunde der Wendepunkt für jeden, um all den Mist hinter sich lassen, der ihm in seinem Leben angetan wurde”, fügt Bolan hinzu. “All der Wahnsinn, die Lügen und die durch Dritte erzwungene Selbstaufopferung von Körper, Geist und Seele sollen nun umgedreht werden. Wie mein Song sagt: ‘I am Tired of Smiling’. All das hat mich zu der Mischung aus Mensch und Maschine gemacht, die ihr vor euch seht. Ich bin zurückgekehrt, um meine Dämonen freizulassen und die Einschränkung durch andere nicht länger zu tolerieren.”
“Built To Destroy” ist nicht nur ein Album. Es ist eine akustische 10-Tonnen-Atombombe, die auf deine Stereoanlage zusteuert – also anschnallen und festhalten!
https://www.facebook.com/Nyctheband
Die Feierlichkeiten zum großen Bandjubiläum der
britischen Heavy-Metal-Legenden IRON MAIDEN laufen auf
Hochtouren. Die RUN FOR YOUR LIVES WORLD TOUR in Stadien in Deutschland und
weltweit war mit mehr als einer Million Ticketverkäufen ein unglaublicher
Erfolg und mit Festivalauftritten im nächsten Jahr, unter anderem bei Rock am
Ring und Rock im Park, stehen für Fans schon die nächsten Highlights an.
Doch auch in diesem Jahr können sich Fans über ein ganz besonderes Juwel freuen, dem viele von ihnen seit der Ankündigung Anfang 2025 entgegenfiebern.
Der offizielle Bildband “IRON MAIDEN: INFINITE DREAMS” (Englische Originalausgabe in UK über Thames & Hudson) ist soeben erschienen – auf Deutsch im Münchner Prestel Verlag.
Der außergewöhnliche Bildband ist in enger Zusammenarbeit mit Iron Maiden entstanden und bietet nie zuvor veröffentlichte Einblicke in die beeindruckende Entwicklung und Karriere der renommiertesten Heavy-Metal-Band der Welt, die seit ihrer Gründung 1975 17 Studioalben, 13 Live-Alben, vier EPs und sieben Compilations veröffentlicht hat und längst zu den einflussreichsten und umsatzstärksten Bands überhaupt zählt.
Mit “Infinite Dreams” können sich Fans auf ein spektakuläres und wunderschön gestaltetes Buch freuen und sich ein Stück Bandgeschichte nach Hause holen, das noch nie zuvor gesehene Stücke und Fotografien enthält, die über mehrere Jahre mit enormer Liebe zum Detail zusammengestellt wurden.
Der Bildband wartet neben exklusiven Textbeiträgen ehemaliger und aktueller Bandmitglieder und des Managements auch mit bislang unveröffentlichten Fotos aus den Archiven von Iron Maiden auf.
Er dokumentiert erstmals die gesamte Geschichte der Band von Beginn der 80er-Jahre, als sie als Pioniere des New Wave of British Heavy Metal (NWOBH) gefeiert wurden und mit ihrer kompromisslosen Vision, furchtlosen Kreativität und ihrem brennenden Ehrgeiz ein weltweites, generationenübergreifendes Phänomen erschufen, bis heute, wenn die Briten im Rahmen ihrer RUN FOR YOUR LIVES WORLD TOUR 50-jähriges Bestehen feiern.
Auf 352 Seiten und in über 600 Abbildungen werden ikonische Albumcover, Singles, Poster sowie jede Menge Songtexte, Arbeitsjournale, Gitarren, Schlagzeug-Sets, Bühnenrequisiten und vieles mehr präsentiert. Weiterhin enthält der Bildband bahnbrechende Fotografien von Ross Halfin und John McMurtrie sowie aufschlussreiche Geschichten und faszinierende Einblicke, wie sie in dieser Form bisher noch nie veröffentlicht wurden und jedes Fan-Herz höherschlagen lassen werden.
Mit einem Vorwort von Bandgründer Steve Harris und einem Nachwort von Sänger Bruce Dickinson ist “Iron Maiden: Infinite Dreams” ein weiteres Highlight im Jubiläumsjahr von Iron Maiden, das 50 Jahre Kreativität, Hingabe, Persönlichkeit und Erfolg der Band feiert – ein Schatz, der in der Sammlung keines Fans fehlen darf!
Iron Maiden. Infinite Dreams. 50 Jahre Iron Maiden. Der offizielle Bildband.
352 Seiten, 600 Farbabbildungen
Gebunden, 24,3 x 32,0 cm
€59,00 (D) / €60,70 (A) / CHF 77,00
Erscheinungstermin: 07. Oktober 2025
https://www.penguin.de/
https://ironmaiden.com
PHANTOM CORPORATION – Neues Album „TIME AND TIDE“ erscheint am 12. Dezember 2025!
The Death Crust Commando strikes back – louder, fiercer, heavier.
“Time And Tide” is here to crush everything in its path!
Seit ihrer Gründung 2016 sind PHANTOM CORPORATION eine unaufhaltsame Macht im Underground. Gegründet von Szene-Veteranen aus Bremen und Dortmund – mit Wurzeln in Bands wie Dew-Scented, Eroded, BK 49 und Weak Aside – verschmilzt die Band gnadenlosen D-Beat Crust mit Death Metal und rohem Old-School Thrash/Punk zu einem kompromisslosen Crossover-Sound.
Nach der Debüt-Mini „First Commandment“ (2016), den furiosen EPs „Cause and Effect“ (2017) und „Belligerent Powers“ (2018) sowie der Split „Banner Of Hatred“ (2022, mit den Schweden Harrowed) und dem ersten vollen Album „Fallout“ (2023), präsentiert die Band nun ihr tödlichstes Geschoss: Das neue Album „Time And Tide“, das in den letzten Tagen des Jahres 2025 über Supreme Chaos Records erscheint.
Produziert von Jörg Uken in den Soundlodge Studios (u. a. God Dethroned, Temple Of Dread), hebt Time And Tide die Band auf ein völlig neues Level. Über 11 Tracks hinweg liefern PHANTOM CORPORATION ein unerbittliches Feuerwerk – vielseitiger, brutaler und kompromissloser als je zuvor. Rasende Thrash-Riffs, Crust- Attacken und Death Metal vereinen sich zu einem apokalyptischen Schlagabtausch ohne Atempause.
Tracklist:
1. Frantic Disruption (4:16)
2. Dead Of Night (4:30)
3. Crushed (3:59)
4. Krokodil (1:31)
5. Pound Of Flesh (2:42)
6. To The Hilt (4:14)
7. Time And Tide (4:17)
8. Sorcerer (3:57)
9. For All The Wrong Reasons (4:42)
10. Crisis (2:21)
11. Western Apocalypse (5:35)
Heute gibt es den ersten neuen Song von „Time And Tide”, schaut euch den Visualizer zu „Sorcerer” von Costin Chioreanu https://twilight13media.com an, der auf dem Cover-Artwork von Skurktur www.skurktur.com basiert.
Hier der Link : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CnfyBYeQLMs
PHANTOM CORPORATION über „Sorcerer”:
“Ein düsterer, durchdringender und crustiger Death Metal Song.
„Sorcerer“ ist textlich vom gleichnamigen Film inspiriert und vereint auf sehr direkte Weise verschiedene Elemente aus dem typischen Werkzeugkasten der Band und bietet somit einen intensiven ersten Eindruck unseres zweiten Studioalbums „Time And Tide“.“
“No penance left, no past undone. Damnation rides with everyone!” (Sorcerer Lyrics)
„Time And Tide” wird in den folgenden Formaten erhältlich sein:
Black LP
Orange Marbled LP (Limitiert auf 150 Kopien)
Clear Rusty Marbled LP (Limitiert auf 100 Kopien / Band-Exclusiv)
Splatter Clear Orange Black LP (Limitiert auf 100 Kopien)
Digipak CD (Limitiert auf 500 Kopien / Handnummeriert)
Jewelcase CD
Black Tape (Limitiert auf 150 Kopien)
Purple Tape (Limitiert to 50 Kopien / SCR-Exclusiv)
Digital Album
Der „Time And Tide” Album Pre-Order startet heute hier: https://linktr.ee/phantomcorporation
Oder direkt über Supreme Chaos Records: https://supremechaos.com/scr-artists/phantom-corporation/
PHANTOM CORPORATIONs Debütalbum „Fallout” und dessen limitierte „Fire Splatter” und „Orange/Black marbled” Vinyl-Varianten sind nach wie vor hier erhältlich: https://supremechaos.com/link/phantomcorporation/
PHANTOM CORPORATION 2025:
Leif – Vocals
Marc – Drums
Ulf – Bass
Arne – Guitars
Philipp – Guitars
Live 2025/2026:
10.10.2025 Greifswald – JZ Klex
11.10.2025 Berlin – ORWOhaus / Necromania
01.11.2025 Rhauderfehn – JUKZ / Ear Terror Festival
29.11.2025 Lünen – Lükaz
24.01.2026 Krefeld – Kulturrampe
07.02.2026 Osnabrück – JZ Westwerk 141 / Waking The Ghouls II
18.-20.06.2026 Protzen – Protzen Open Air
17.10.2026 Nordhorn – Alte Weberei / Nordhorn Deathfest
https://phantomcorporation.bandcamp.com
https://www.facebook.com/phantomcorporation
STREAMS OF BLOOD – “VERMALEDEIT”
Genre: Black Metal
Label: The Hidden Art
Release: 18.12.2025
Nach Jahren persönlicher und kreativer Umbrüche legt Streams Of Blood mit „Vermaledeit“ am 18. Dezember ihr neues Album vor – ein Werk, das die Erfahrungen und Brüche seiner Entstehungszeit spürbar in sich trägt.
Fünf Jahre voller Veränderungen, Verluste und innerer Kämpfe haben ihre Spuren hinterlassen. „Vermaledeit“ ist das Ergebnis dieser Phase – intensiv, direkt und emotional aufgeladen.
Die Songs bewegen sich zwischen Melancholie und Nihilismus, zwischen Selbstzweifel und Befreiung. Roh und ungeschliffen aufgenommen, zeigt das Album den unverstellten Charakter seines Entstehungsprozesses – ehrlich, kompromisslos und ohne Rücksicht.
Das begleitende Artwork entstand in Zusammenarbeit mit Void Revelations und ergänzt die Musik um eine visuelle Dimension, die die Atmosphäre von „Vermaledeit“ treffend einfängt.
Ein Album, das aus persönlicher Dunkelheit hervorgegangen ist – und den Weg von Streams Of Blood konsequent weiterführt.
https://www.facebook.com/StreamsOfficial
HESSIAN
/ GOMOLD - "BLASPHEMOUS RITUAL IN THE UNHOLY UNDERWORLD..."
Split Cassette Limited to 50 copies, hand numbered
Tracklist:
HESSIAN Side
01 - Ritual 1
02 - Ritual 2
GOMOLD Side
01 - A Hala´l Szele
02 - A Fekete Ko´r
Release date 12th october 2025
Out now
Split cassette - 8€
PRIMITIVE RAW BLACK METAL APOCALYPTIC CHAOS...
The filthy Murder Records and the rotten Southern Soundclash Records join forces once again to cruelly torment you with unholy noises extracted from the occult tombs in the graveyard to begin the ritual that invokes the hellish storms of chaos.
Hessian is a horde originating from the primitive cemeteries of Atlanta in the United States and which presents us with two funeral rituals with deadly rotten remains duly unearthed from the deep graves, where the abominable torments of cadaveric agony echo in our perverted subconscious with Extreme Black Noise.
Gomold is an unholy horde originating from the bowels of the ZBMK in Hungary and presenting us with the nefariousness of the black plague, here announced with the spreading the harmful odors, where the wind of death mercilessly annihilates this horrendous humanity with Hellish Black Metal nightmares.
The blasphemous altar of the occult arts is now duly prepared to present the apocalyptic ritual, where the coffins of Hessian and Gomold are open to receive the putrid remains of your insignificant existence, and which will be devoured by starving rats in this ritual of human misery, where the rotten, deadly remains prevail with eternal hate...
HESSIAN Line-Up
Laremy Wade: Guitars, Composition, Effects, Production....
Nyvrosk: Drums
https://hessian666.bandcamp.com/
GOMOLD Credits:
Studio, Recording, Mixing: Tas Bálint Pataki, Attila Pap
Made in the Zvgloian Cave.
Gomold belongs to the ZBMK.
Special Thanks:
Dániel “Schleki” Schlekman
Dávid Deák
Attila Csihar
Laremy Wade
András Ládi
Gergely Laky
GOMOLD Line-up:
Crotalos: Guitar, Vocals
Lucius: Drums
Big Chris: Bass, Vocals (backing)
https://gomold.bandcamp.com/
Official distribution in the European Division by Hellstore Europe and in the North American Division by Southern Soundclash Records & Guts And Blood Records
MURDER RECORDS NORTH AMERICAN DIVISION
https://www.facebook.com/southernsoundclash
https://gutsandblood.bandcamp.com/album/rotten-pages-magazine-compilation-vol-11
NOW I'VE DONE IT's last video for "Panache" saw them make history with the first-ever analog lyric video. This time, the band takes a decidedly different approach - Powerpoint.
The band recently announced the video on social media, asking, "Is it good? I like to think art is neither good or bad. Is it bad? Yes."
You be the judge. Stream "Jim-Jams" at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mmKi-BdE7kY
Watch the aforementioned video for "Panache" at : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E-zmb-WXgYw
An Ill Guest. The album is set for release on October 17.
Pre-order the album at : https://nowivedoneit.bandcamp.com/album/an-ill-guest
What, or who, is NOW I’VE DONE IT? Four words. One way to live.
NOW: The present. Be the Now.
I’VE: I. Have. Contract. Take ownership. Seize the Now.
DONE: What’s done is done, and what hasn’t been will become done. What has become done has become the present… which is Now.
IT: What is It? It is Everything. It is Now.
NOW I’VE DONE IT is an eclectic blend of avant-garde metal, swing, and punk-cabaret hailing from Philadelphia. Comprised of current and former members of Philadelphia progressive power metal band Lör, NiDi offers something for everyone, or nothing for no one.
Track
list:
1. Disillusion
2. Dilly-Dally
3. Offering
4. Ruffled
5. Panache
6. Collywobbles
7. Muddled
8. Splinter
9. Jim-Jams
10. Kindling
Artwork painted by Eliran Kantor.
An Ill Guest was produced, mixed, mastered, and engineered by Peter Hraur.
Bio:
NOW I’VE DONE IT (stylized as NiDi) began in 2010 by high school friends, multi-instrumentalist Peter Hraur, and drummer Dan Reynolds. The two set out to create music that was a unique reflection of what they love about music: high energy but heavy, fun but dramatic, and funny without being a joke. With a rebellious DIY attitude, they scraped together whatever cheap recording equipment they could afford and put together their first demo of three avant-garde inspired metal tracks, aptly titled Rigamarole. The band would go on to spend years playing in the greater Philadelphia region, offering a theatrical, energetic, yet earnest live show, performing with such acts as Parius, Alustrium, Polkadot Cadaver, and more.
Peter and Dan took a "say yes" attitude while crafting An Ill Guest, resulting in 10 tracks filled to the brim with the kind of personality that can only result when two lifelong friends disregard convention and have a little too much fun in the writing room. Over the years of performing, the band has received phenomenal feedback, being described as "the most fun I've had at a live show," and inspiring listeners to dive into their own art with renewed energy.
The band’s hope is for this release to act as a radar to all those who want something a little different. It's bold and risk-taking, heavy and dramatic, but fun and extravagant. It's weird music for weird people.
The concept for a Polish-language Tenebris album dates back to 2013, when the initial framework for the song "Wieleci" was recorded. The creative process was extended over several years due to lineup changes. In November 2018, after further personnel shifts, the band was finally ready to start working on what would become “Kochanowski”.
Initially, the idea was to create an album based on Juliusz Slowacki’s poem Król Duch. However, as time passed and new literary paths and ideas emerged, the band’s focus shifted. It became clear that Slowacki, along with other prominent Polish poets like Adam Mickiewicz, was deeply connected to the figure of Jan Kochanowski. This connection was fully realised after reading Joanna Salomon’s book Latarka Gombrowicza.
The band's frontman, Szymon, immersed himself in Kochanowski's writings and came to a profound conclusion: Kochanowski’s epigrams (fraszki) were a deliberate labyrinth based on Pythagorean numerology, which in turn was derived from Hermes Trismegistus. This new perspective transformed Kochanowski from a simple, pastoral poet into a practitioner of what might be called magical arts. The idea of Kochanowski as a prophet figure, transcending even Mickiewicz, became central to the album's unapologetic title.
The album cover, a sketch by Jan Matejko depicting his vision of Jan Kochanowski, further supports this narrative. It suggests that popular, historical figures are often flattened in mass narratives, hiding a wealth of unexpected stories behind them.
The lyrics to Kochanowski feature poems by Jan Kochanowski, Juliusz Slowacki, Olga Jackowska and Adam Mickiewicz, adding to the album's rich, literary tapestry. The album also features special guests: Maciej Pasinski (ex-Sirrah, currently Pincer Consotrium) on backing vocals, jazz clarinettist Pawel Szamburski and Sylwia Levy.
Formed in Lódz, Poland in 1991, Tenebris is considered by many a cult Polish metal band. They began as a death metal act before incorporating progressive and jazz influences into their sound.
Tracklist:
1 - Kochanowski
2 - Kosy
3 - Popiel
4 - Sarmacya
5 - Perunowy
6 - Duch
7 - Wolarz
8 - Kreon
9 - Wieleci
10 - Szmaragdowy somnambulik
Tenebris recording lineup:
Siwy Jaszy - guitar / vocals / lyrics
Przemyslaw Dominiak - guitar / FX / keyboards
Grzegorz Graczyk - drums / samples
Bartek Polniak - bass
Guests:
Maciej Pasinski - backing vocals, growls on "Kochanowski" and "Perunowy"
Sylwia Levy - backing vocals on "Kreon"
Pawel Szamburski - clarinets on "Szmaragdowy Somnambulik"
The songs "Popiel" and "Perunowy" are fragments of Juliusz Slowacki's work, Król Duch. "Sarmacya" is part of Jan Kochanowski's Porporzec, and the end of "Wolarz" is a piece from Adam Mickiewicz's Dziady.
https://www.facebook.com/paganrecords
https://www.facebook.com/TenebrisAlpha
Minneapolis (MN) - Progressive/extreme metal outfit, KOSTNATĚNÍ, have released "KŘEHKÝ BŮH (FRAGILE GOD)," the second single from forthcoming album, PŘÍLIŠNOST (EXCESS).
Stream the song at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-a4EtGqMvyU
Přílišnost (Excess), the third album by KOSTNATĚNÍ, thoroughly destroys any remaining comparisons to the band’s contemporaries. Following up on 2023’s critically-acclaimed Úpal and its blend of technical black metal with Middle Eastern folk, KOSTNATĚNÍ has packed into this bizarre base an even stranger array of influences that must be heard to be believed. The band’s signature “highbrow” progressive riffs, now played on a uniquely alt-tuned guitar, cleverly interweave with a mix of “lowbrow” metal genres and moody synthesizers to create the band’s heaviest, most compact and violent songs to date. Continuing with the band’s introspective themes, Přílišnost (Excess) is dedicated to the suffocating, destructive pursuit of self-perfection. Lyrically and musically, it pushes beyond all limits.
Willowtip will release Přílišnost (Excess) November 7 on CD, vinyl, cassette and digital formats.
Pre-order:
https://www.willowtip.com/bands/details/kostnat-n.aspx
https://kostnateni.bandcamp.com/album/p-li-nost-excess
Track Listing
1. Dokonalé křišťálové město (Perfect Crystal City)
2. Křehký bůh (Fragile God)
3. Kostely byly mrakodrapy (Churches Were the Skyscrapers)
4. Zpět ke kmenům (Back to the Tribes)
5. Mrtvola Jupitera (Corpse of Jupiter)
6. Samotář (Loner)
7. Čelist utlačovatele k obrubníku (Jaw of the Oppressor to the Curb)
8. Znal jsem tě (I Knew You)
9. Dále zvenčí (Further from Outside)
10. Přílišnost (Excess)
Credits:
Kostnatění is D.L.
Drums by Joe Goldwater.
Additional vocal contributions by Mack.
Written and recorded from 2021-2024.
Mixed and mastered by D.L.
Drums recorded at Signaturetone by Adam Tucker.
Cover art and layout by Metastazis.
Thanks to the many voices that brought life to this work, especially Mack, The RIM, Tapekvlt, and Nat.
https://www.facebook.com/willowtip/
https://www.facebook.com/kostnateni/
Label: Independent Release
Release date: december 5th 2025
Genre: Post Metal/Progressive Rock
For fans of: Tool | Alice In Chains | Katatonia | Pink Floyd | Killing Joke
In the January of 2024, Final Coil released their third album, The World We Inherited; the crowning glory of a triptych of records which began with their vibrant debut Persistence Of Memory and continued with the highly critically acclaimed The World We Left Behind For Others. While every Final Coil release represents a musical and lyrical achievement to be savoured and treasured, with The World We Inherited, the Leicester-based band took huge strides forward into awe-inspiring creative landscapes. Their most complete, challenging, and thought-provoking release, The World We Inherited was also Final Coil’s most successful album to date. As a result, the band found themselves in the esteemed pages of Prog magazine, bestriding the stage at Bloodstock Open Air, setting out on their first headline European trek; which included an incredible sold out show at the Supersonic Club in Paris; and a return to the Fusion Festival, where they appeared alongside Amplifier and The Von Hertzen Brothers. The world’s rock press were unanimous in their praise for The World We Inherited and the album finished 2024 in many Album Of The Year lists
The one thing that The World We Inherited wasn’t afforded in its original incarnation was a vinyl release; but now, after a great deal of thought and planning, Final Coil are delighted to finally give this incredible album that richly deserved honour. However, in keeping with their reputation for always trying to give fans the very best possible return for their money, a simple vinyl reissue was never going to be enough for Final Coil…hence the creation of The World We Inherited 2025 – Remastered And Expanded! Alongside a fresh, dynamic remaster of The World We Inherited – created specifically for vinyl by original album producer Russ Russell (Amorphis, The Wildhearts, Napalm Death etc), this new version of the album comes with no fewer than eleven additional tracks. There’s a complete live performance recorded at the Firebug in Leicester, never before heard demo tracks, as well as songs cut in preproduction, all available as a special digital download pack.
The World We Inherited itself remains a simply colossal album. A joy to revisit, its songs are still revealing more secrets nearly two years on from its original unveiling. Whereas the albums that preceded it examined our past, the societal failings that have brought us to our troubled present, The World We Inherited turns its gaze to the future, and the shadows of fear and division that bleed across its horizon. Inspired in no small part by a long and winding conversation with Killing Joke’s Jaz Coleman and the prophetic, dystopian fiction of George Orwell, The World We Inherited wanders through a murky, broken world of conspiracy theories, authoritarian politics, and chilling isolation. Yet, while the lyrics and concepts provide the framework for The World We Inherited, it’s the beautifully textured music that draws the listener into the world of Final Coil and enfolds them in a breathtaking experience encompassing overwhelming melancholy, fierce intensity, passion, terror, confusion and starlit glimmers of hope. Drawing on the textures of post-rock, the emotional drive of grunge, the fire of heavy rock, as well as the imaginative sorcery of progressive rock and metal the Final Coil sound is fresh, original and also rooted in an array of influences from across the musical spectrum. The fluid bass work of Jola Stiles both augments and anchors the entwined guitars of Phil Stiles and Richard Awdry, while the vibrant, instinctive drumming of Barry French steers the band through the exquisite song structures, as Phil’s emotive vocals tell each chapter of the unfolding tale.
The expanded element of this new edition is, in truth, a worthy release in its own right, far beyond the scope of most bonus tracks tagged onto ‘tour editions’ or rereleases. The live set from the Firebug in Leicester is a raw and fiery performance – the energy and power of Final Coil in the live environment captured in all its glory - taken straight from the desk, but then mixed and mastered by the frontman Phil Stiles. The previously unreleased ‘Evoking History’ and ‘Self Reflection’ are genuine treasures, exciting additions to the Final Coil canon, while the demos of ‘Humanity’ and ‘Stay With Me’ offer fascinating insights into the evolution of the songs. Available on a strictly limited edition splatter vinyl with digital download on December 5th, this is the perfect way to draw the opening trilogy of Final Coil’s story to a close…and prepare for the next chapter, which is not too far away.
Line-up:
Phil Stiles: Lead Vocals, Rhythm Guitar, Lead Guitar, Synths and Programming
Richard Awdry: Lead Guitar, Rhythm Guitar, Vocals and Programming
Jola Stiles: Bass Guitar
Drums on the album recorded by Barry French
Drums on live tracks by Dan Brown
Lead vocals, rhythm & lead guitar, synth, programming, sound effects, bass on demo tracks by Phil Stiles
Lead guitar on demo tracks by Richard Awdry
https://www.finalcoil.com/
https://www.facebook.com/finalcoil
Release date: october 10, 2025 - Worlwide
Label: Total Metal Records
The first re-release of the sixth full-length studio album by cult German Thrash Metal band.
Necronomicon made an honest attempt at a comeback with 2004's "Construction Of Evil". But "Revenge Of The Beast" it's damned well the best album the band have whipped up since 20 years prior! “Revenge Of The Beast” marks the 25th anniversary of the band’s existence, and although only the forbidding voice and riffs of frontman, Volker "Freddy" Fredrich, remains of the original fold, you wouldn’t know it by how remarkably similar it sounds to the band’s renowned late 80s classics!
The band is still drawing from the same well as their more famous peers Sodom and Destruction, but they do so with enough finesse to get the blood circulating and the limbs thrashing out in anger. Tempos are kept high, the songs are characteristically evil yet sincere trip into a realm of unspeakable horror, rather than the homeboy driven nonsense that many American Thrashers can’t seem to pull themselves out of. The guitars are savage and powerful, they sound potent enough to grind meat with. Freddy likewise sounds great, like a cousin to both Schmier and Angelripper, his sneering giving the music below all the authentic character it needs to charm the German Thrash Metal diehard. Freddy’s vocals tend to maintain a sort of 2-dimensional affect here, going back and forth between his signature Punk inspired shouts and an occultist chant while making really odd metaphors lyrically pagan imagery right out of a shaman ritual.
Necronomicon stands as the flawless D’Artagnan that avoided the mistakes of the Teutonic 3 Musketeer, and thus perhaps worthy of a greater level of respect in some sense. “Revenge Of The Beast” is a worthy and consistent new addition to a brilliant discography of quasi-melodic, riff oriented Thrashing goodness that would fare well against many of the albums of the late 80s.
Crushing aggressive old school pure Teutonic Thrash Metal! Pure Necronomicon!!
Tracklist:
Side A
1. Magic Forest
2. Haunted
3. Warfare
4. Blood Sky
5. Who Dies?
6. Skull & Bone
Side B
1. Nightstalker
2. On Pain of Death
3. Refugee
4. Commit Suicide
5. War in the Cradle
6. One Universe
2024 remastered, limited edition coloured vinyl in soft-touch laminated cover with embossed band logo, including completely renewed artwork and printed innersleeve with full lyrics restored for the first time.
https://totalmetal.metalscraprecords.com/
Now
available - NOMAD SNAKEPIT PRODUCTIONS proudly presents:
Arkæon (Dk) - “Når Bjerge Bliver til Støv”
A pact has been made with some of the pioneers from the Danish Black Metal scene!
Hailing from the nefarious cradle associated with names such as Múspellzheimr, Tongues, Denial of God and Draug, Arkæon is a three-headed beast that will grasp you by the balls like no other has for a long time. A totally unearthly and outbalanced masterpiece of Black Metal mayhem this is!
“Når Bjerge Bliver til Støv” was in fact first created as a demo, following the band’s album “Parasit” (released in 2022 by I, Voidhanger Records). However, too good to remain half in the shadows as a mere demotape, Arkæon decided to join forces with Nomad Snakepit Productions and have this amazing work enhanced with an exclusive bonus track from the same recording sessions, to be re-emerged as an LP, summing up to over 29 minutes of playtime.
Thus we are now presenting a limited and exclusive release on vinyl only: 50 copies black vinyl and 150 on super marble black/white vinyl.
Arkæon prove that – even in 2025 – there is still a LOT of ground to explore!
Doom Cult Commando (De) - "Das Erwachen Der Schlange"
Prepare to meet thy doom! A new Black Metal horde has emerged from German soil!
Infernal K. (from Desaster) has assembled two dedicated comrades, with the aim to create some uncompromising abyssal form of Black Metal!
Despite of having been built around a very traditional BM core, it is not a straightforward task to describe Doom Cult Commando’s music, as it takes the listener as easily into the direction of Moonblood, Katharsis and old Dodheimsgard as it goes back to the bestial primitiveness of Blasphemy. The mindfuck is then complete as you find the vocals venturing between the spheres of Urfaust and Attila's vocals on De Mysteriis...
“Das Erwachen Der Schlange” is the band’s very first output, and Nomad Snakepit was given the honour of releasing it on vinyl! We are doing 200 copies only (black vinyl), with side B laser-printed.
Bezwering (NL) – "Dwalingen"
From the smouldering ashes of Wederganger, the foul entity Bezwering came into being in 2018, invoking the darkest spirits from the corpse-filled soil of their native Gelderland.
After one demo, a split EP and two albums on Ván Records, 2025 marks the return for the trio Alfschijn, Onmens and MR.
With this release, Bezwering wanders off from its usual path, delving into two occult mysteries from the Dutch Veluwezoom area.
Two brand new hymns have thus been pressed as an exclusive 7” picture EP, limited to 200 copies, featuring a folded sleeve insert and awesome artwork done by Warhead.
Bezwering plays Undeath Metal exclusively!
Shatterer (Swe) – “Fire”
Carrying deep scars from the obscure and truly threating black metal scene of the early 1990's, a time when the craft was sincere, passionate, burning and hungry, comes this cassette EP by an individual firmly rooted in that very soil.
"Fire" echoes those ancient sentiments whilst emanating new sparks kindling the undying flames.
This is the debut solo-endeavour of Mörk (MALIGN, WATAIN, SVARTSYN and more)
A tribute to the ancient sonic and ideological inferno yet with an unmistakable, rabid and unique expression.
This embodiment of true BM underground is strictly limited to 100 copies on tape!
https://www.facebook.com/NomadSnakepit/
Hello,this
Jan of LAVADOME PRODUCTIONS with a news submission regarding the
first single of the upcoming LP by Spain's death metal band INFRAHUMANO.
INFRAHUMANO release first single of forthcoming album . Spain’s death metal battalion INFRAHUMANO is set to unleash its second studio album, "Depths of Suffering", on October 31st via Lavadome Productions.
The first single, “Battalion of Darkness,” is now available for streaming:
https://lavadome.bandcamp.com/track/battalion-of-darkness
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CLZZq4c1idU
"Depths of Suffering" delivers nine tracks of punishing death metal darkness, channeling the decadent nature of the genre through Infrahumano’s own grit. Recorded and mixed at La Cumbre Studios and mastered by Greg Wilkinson at Earhammer Studios, the album pushes the band’s sonic vision further into the cavernous depths.
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https://linktr.ee/infrahumano_DM
Listen to Denial album on streaming services: https://push.fm/fl/serpent-god-denial
The band comments:
”Denial -album is a manifestation of hopelessness and cynicism. The end is coming; If there's a light it is always surrounded by endless darkness. The 9 songs are here, so the truth won't be forgotten.
Denial was recorded, mixed and mastered during 2023 and 2024. All music and lyrics by Samu Männikkö, arrangements by Serpent God.”
Biography:
Serpent God is a band formed 2023 in Iisalmi, Finland. The birth is heavily related to Se, josta ei puhuta -band’s writing process; lots of material were created that didn’t fit in the spectrum of Se, josta ei puhuta. In general, the material was more slow-paced and more eerie. However, the mentioned material was also way too good to be deleted, so therefore another output was needed, so Serpent God was born. Different branches grow from a tree with strong roots. Serpent God has its foundation in extreme metal, but there are also heavy influences from post-rock, doom and smaller splashes of more avantgarde sounds.
Track
list:
1. denial
2. beneath
3. repent
4. revelation
5. alive
6. sermon
7. oblivion
8. keyhole
9. void
Album cover by Heidi Hyvärinen
Note that all song titles are intentionally written in lowercase
Line-up:
Samu Männikkö - Vocals, guitars and keyboards
Juho-Pekka Lappalainen - Bass
Jimi Myöhänen – Drums
https://www.facebook.com/serpentgodband
The critical response to the band's previous album, Woe, was nothing short of phenomenal! Black Metal Daily called it "An absolutely fucking herculean masterstroke" (10/10), while Metal-Only minced no words in dubbing it a "Masterpiece" (10/10). As such, the anticipation for the epic follow-up, The Sleeping City, has been sky high!
The Sleeping City, AN ABSTRACT ILLUSION’s third full-length album, utilizes their unique blend of progressive death metal and black metal with arpeggiating synths, wistful drones and vast soundscapes, harkening back to the era of 80’s sci-fi soundtracks. Being the band’s most atmospheric and heavy work to date, the album explores the depths of the human psyche and suffering. A decrepit yet monumental landmark, the sleeping city awaits ahead. Will you enter?
The band comments on the forthcoming album:
“When we compose an album we don't want it to just be a collection of random songs, we want a holistic theme coursing through the album's veins. When writing The Sleeping City we wanted to explore what the soundtrack to a dystopian sci-fi film, such as Blade Runner or Terminator, would sound like if it were written by a death metal band.
For The Sleeping City, we took inspiration from acts such as Depeche Mode, My Bloody Valentine, Kite, Ólafur Arnalds and Boards of Canada, pushing us to expand and refine our sound palette. Going from the long-song format of Woe, it was a fun challenge to once again write self-contained songs with a clear beginning and end.
During the creation of this album we worked with a great team of collaborators. Produced by the band’s own Karl Westerlund, The Sleeping City was once again mixed and mastered by Robin Leijon. Drums were recorded and produced by Jakob Herrmann (Devin Townsend, Evergrey, VOLA, Vildhjärta) at the legendary Top Floor Studios in Gothenburg, who has captured some of our all-time favorite drum tones. The gorgeous artwork, a homage to early black metal's painted artworks, was done by Alex Eckman-Lawn (Horrendous, Afterbirth, Woe, Nero Di Marte). We also worked with amazing musicians who provided us with beautiful strings and vocals.
With The Sleeping City we truly feel we’ve elevated our craft beyond anything we’ve done before and can’t wait for its release. Thank you all for your continued support!”
Willowtip will release The Sleeping City on October 17. The album will be available on CD, Limited Longbox CD, 2xLP vinyl, and digital formats.
Pre-order:
https://bit.ly/tsc-willowtip
https://anabstractillusion.bandcamp.com/album/the-sleeping-city
Track Listing:
1. Blackmurmur
2. No Dreams Beyond Empty Horizons
3. Like A Geyser Ever Erupting
4. Frost Flower
5. Emmett
6. Silverfields
7. The Sleeping City
Line-up:
Christian Berglönn - Lead Vocals
Robert Stenvall - Keyboards, Vocals
Karl Westerlund - Guitars, Bass
Isak Nilsson - Drums, Background Vocals
https://www.facebook.com/willowtip
https://linktr.ee/AnAbstractIllusion
Dear
Friends in the Press and Media worldwide.We're proud to announce one of our
greatest releases ever. American nuclear black industrial weapon URANIUM returns
to embody industrial music’s most terrifying triumph. In its life-entombing
thirty six minutes the band's brand new album “CORROSION OF
EXISTENCE” takes the mysterious one man band’s concept of nuclear
devastation to its most harrowing and inevitable conclusions, unfolding five
new monstrous tracks of plutonium-fueled auditory terror that will dominate
tyrannical above and beyond anything that the most lawless frontier of extreme
industrial has ever fathomed or imagined.
The immense album has been teased by reliable German experimental/extreme music blog Veil of Sound, who in premiering the song “Descent Into Entropic Death” have asked themselves "could this be one of the best records ever released via Sentient Ruin? Answer: yes”, and further elaborating “imagine Merzbow had mated with Gnaw their Tongues and are being midwifed by Teitanblood and Escotrilihum - then you get an idea of how utterly disastrous and gloriously mindblowing Uranium is!” - you can check out their feature and listen to the track here https://veilofsound.com/2025/10/09/Song_Premiere-Uranium.html
An immense industrial and blackened noise construct inspired by acts like Godflesh, Swans, Brighter Death Now, Gnaw Their Tongues, and Merzbow levitates out of a world-ending idealization, colliding with excoriations of techno and breakcore as well as with black/death metal influences from bands like Teitanblood, Portal and Irkallian Oracle into an unimaginable cauldron of destruction. Like an unstoppable chain reaction that has evaded any containment, “Corrosion of Existence” exponentially escalates the destructive yield of its black/death metal-inspired 2023 predecessor album “Pure Nuclear Death”, transmuting its never-before-heard sonic assault into Uranium’s most oppressive and inescapable conquest. A gigantic gaping void is blown out into the architecture of existence, revealing a massive radioactive wound seared with layer upon layer upon layer of caustic sequences and smoldering synth tapestries. A downpour of robotic samples pounds like radioactive rain falling from a nuclear maelstrom, engulfing the biosphere and sending a gigantic swath of fallout to travel horizonless, burying everything in a suffocating sarcophagus of molten corium and melted concrete. Torrents of gnarled, sampled guitars and bass compound the destruction, while the album's tectonic drum racks push its cataclysmic yield into world-ending upheaval, as a roaring vault of coiling death grunts and apocalyptic proclamations invoke a god-like idealization of death itself. Every composite element of existence from single nucleuses, to atoms, to organic molecules and compounds like cells and DNA, all the way to planet-sized ecosystems are destroyed and vaporized in an onslaught of ionizing death radiating from Uranium’s all-devouring pandemonium.
“Corrosion of Existence” is scheduled for a November 7 2025 on LP, CD, cassette and digital formats worldwide via Sentient Ruin, all pre-orderable now via all our channels
Thank you as always for your time and attention given to our releases.Sincerely, Sentient Ruin
https://sentientruin.com/releases/uranium-corrosion-of-existence
The experimental ritual dark ambient band KATHODOS has unveiled a new music video for their track "THE DARK PRIESTS". The song is featured on their album “PARASOMNIA: PAVOR NOCTURNUS”, which is set to be released on CD on 28 October 2025 via Rune Serpent Europa. The limited-edition CD will include a 4-page booklet and will have a pressing of 500 copies.
Watch the video for "The Dark Priests" via ReGen Mag: https://regenmag.com/news/regen-premiere-kathodos-delves-into-pagan-and-occult-imagery-with-latest-video-from-upcoming-album-release-on-rune-serpent-europa/
According to Kathodos, "'The Dark Priests' is a song meant to paint a nightmare of the darkest hue. Influenced by a scene in Stanley Kubrick's 1999 film, 'Eyes Wide Shut', the track intends to transport the listener to an active occult ritual. Images of pagan masks, dark thrones, black staffs and sacrifice are conjured while the blasphemous hymn is performed by the dark priests. The listener will decide whether they wish to escape from this nightmare or if they are seduced by what they experience during the ritual. The music video features the latter two-thirds of the track. All footage contained in the video is taken from the 1922 silent film, 'Häxan'. The visuals, the concept, and the acting from the film compliments the song perfectly."
Kathodos previously released music videos for the tracks “Hanging Tree” (Spotify), the catchiest number on the album with imagery from ‘La Vie et la Passion de Jesus Christ’, a French 1903 silent film, and “A Memory Dwindles…” (Spotify), which is a song about a person haunted by a horrifying memory of seeing a child falling off a rooftop and features footage from the 1920 silent film, The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari.
“Parasomnia: Pavor Nocturnus” is meant to be experienced as a sequence of strange dreams. It comprises a listening journey of confusing, dark, beautiful, scary, comical, twisted, psychotic, and bizarre dreams. The album takes the listener on a dark and sometimes terrifying journey of strange voices, bizarre sounds, beautiful moments, maddening architecture, and intricate instrumentation. It is highly unique, making use of hypnotising drones, occult rituals, odd lyrics, and hidden meanings. Listeners will hear something new each time they play the album.
Kathodos, the man behind the project, conceptualised the band in 2019 as an "experiment in darkness". Having previously performed as a rock musician, he sought to create something darker. The album's atmosphere was conjured from the best fragments of his dreams and the worst fragments of his nightmares. The entire album was composed in the spring of 2021 after lying dormant for nearly two years. Following another period of latency, most of the instrumentation and vocals were recorded in the spring of 2022. A difficult period in late 2022 delayed the project until 2023, when the rest of the album was finally recorded. Lavinia was recruited in late 2023 to provide soprano, spoken word vocals, and guitar on a few tracks. Kathodos also produced, mixed, and mastered the album in late 2023 and early 2024. After gaining a strong following from the few people who happened upon the initial release, Kathodos signed with Rune Serpent Europa in 2025 to reach a wider audience.
Kathodos is a studio-only project and does not perform live. A second album is currently in the works. The band has also appeared on two official compilations released by Rune Serpent Europa: Laibach Tribut - Schlecht Und Ironisch, for which Kathodos covered the Laibach song "White Law" and Saturno Butto tribute “The Five Senses”, contributing the track "Death & Rebirth".
Pre-order the CD version of “Parasomnia: Pavor Nocturnus” via The
Circle Music (worldwide distributor for this release): https://thecirclemusic.gr/product-category/distributed-stuff/?filter_artist-name=kathodos
Kathodos’ “Parasomnia: Pavor Nocturnus” is recommended for fans of Nurse With Wound, Coil and Current 93.
Tracklist:
1. Phantom of the Throne Room
2. A Memory Dwindles…
3. …Window
4. The Dark Priests
5. Hanging Tree
6. Message Sent to Earth
Kathodos are:
Kathodos – all instrumentation, vocals, lyrics, sounds, composition, production, mixing and mastering
except:
Lavinia - soprano, spoken word and guitar
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UNREDEEMER – “PITY”
Release date: 26.09.2025
Genre : Death/Blackened death groove metal
Record label/distribution partner : Self released
Recording/mixing: Harri Hyytiäinen
Mastering studio : Niklas Piispala // Norppa Audio
Unredeemer is a Finnish death metal band formed in 2019.
In a world filled with false prophets and promises of redemption—offering an easy way out of pain and trouble—we offer Unredemption!
Unredeem yourself!
Become your own savior. Redemption was sold to you as a way to take responsibility from your hands—but why would you give it away?
By giving it away, you give your life away.
Reject redemption.
Unredeem yourself!
Musically, Unredeemer draws inspiration from classic death metal acts such as Death, Morbid Angel, Carcass and Slayer, with a healthy dose of modern thrash/death acts such as Decapitated, Cattle Decapitation, Amon Amarth and Devil Driver.
So far, the band has released one EP in 2020 titled 4-19-23, and one full-length album, Word Become Flesh, released in 2022.
On July 18th 2025 the band released their new single titled Shame, and
On September 26th 2025 the single titled Pity.
PITY reflects on the sorrow embedded in nostalgia. It speaks to the hidden cost of joy: the ache of remembering, the wound of beauty once lived. The lyrics suggest that to feel deeply is to suffer deeply—but that this suffering is not a flaw, but a mark of having lived fully.
The song condemns those who close themselves off from joy for fear of its inevitable aftermath, portraying them as lost souls, blind to the divine presence hidden in pain.
Through mythical imagery and a sense of spiritual reckoning, Pity elevates suffering as sacred—a necessary consequence of ecstasy, and perhaps even its proof.
Musically PITY continues the darker turn started with Shame, both musically and lyrically. Switching from high pitched screams to guttural, almost spoken parts, and wrapping up with pained screams, the musical and vocal performance reflect the lyrical theme.
Line up:
Olli Hänninen [Drums]
Sami Lehtonen [Bass]
Pekka Paasikivi [Guitar]
Mika (Nisu) Niskala [Guitar]
Saša Pul [Vocals]
https://www.facebook.com/unredeemer.band
OLD YEAR – “NO DISSENT”
Label: Apocalyptic Witchcraft
Release date: october 24th 2025
Genre: Drone/Death/Doom Metal
For fans of: Sunrot | Azell | Evoken | Khanate
“There will be no curiosity, no enjoyment of the process of life. All competing pleasures will be destroyed. But always… there will be the intoxication of power… the sensation of trampling on an enemy who is helpless. If you want a picture of the future, imagine a boot stamping on a human face - forever. ”- George Orwell, 1984
I used to have words I wanted to say, opinions I wanted to voice. I believed fervently in right and wrong, in a morality that gave meaning to all I did. I used to have thoughts about…about…so many things. I know I stood for something and against something. But it has all drained away; down the tubes, through the wires, into the watching mechanical eyes. I am an empty vessel yet I make no noise. All is as it should be. I must sleep now. I’m not meant to be awake. I must sleep now…
Old Year have existed since 2017, initially as a two piece, in the murky shadows of the Boise, Idaho underground music scene…behind closed doors, a rumour, almost a secret. But in 2021, their line-up fleshed out to a trio, the band crawled out from their cellar stronghold into a post lockdown world and on to the stage, unleashing the insidious horror of the droning doom death that had sustained them in their isolation. In 2023 an eponymous 10 minute single became their first release – an immersion into the slow death of humanity. An ocean away Apocalyptic Witchcraft were drawn to the “uniquely desolate voice” of Old Year and now the first results of that new alliance are ready to be set loose.
No Dissent is a four track album of colossal weight, an agonised crawl through a parched, dystopian hellscape. ‘Death Frequency’ begins this trip into suffocating, bleak emotion…an insectile drone of guitars above slow, staggering drum beats carrying deep, suppurating vocal intonations – pronouncements of doom from a long dead throat. Will, desire, motivation and belief bleed slowly from your body, replaced by a black ichor of hopelessness fed into your veins to the sound of a scream of agony and despair, drawn out for eternity. Worlds die in the spaces between the chords of ‘Rotting Illusion’ and Old Year tighten their grip around your spirit, dragging you deeper into their claustrophobic embrace. There’s no moment to breathe as you slide into the maw of ‘Mechanical Birth’ where the threat becomes more direct, more immediate. This track, this movement in this grand symphony of suffering, is not content to let you drown. It moves towards you with hooks in hand…inescapable. And finally ‘Lock Step’; so oppressive you feel yourself dissolving beneath the awesome mass of Old Year. When it’s all over movement feels impossible. It takes time for the shadow of Old Year to slip from your skin, for its hold on your mind to release. And you’re left with a hunger…an addiction to the lethargic torment you have just escaped.
Adorned in bleak and tortured artwork, No Dissent will be presented to the world by Apocalyptic Witchcraft on October 24th. A vision, a warning, a promise… asphyxiating and soul crushing. Approach Old Year’s gifts with care – the future is bleak indeed.
Presale link: https://orcd.co/apw052
Line-up:
Robert Taylor Roark – Guitars/Vocals
Skyler Rezendes - Bass
Jered Veeneman - Drums
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One of Australia's best known death metal bands, Depravity awaken from their slumber to release a new full length that promises to be just as good if not better than their superbly received earlier albums. Their music is a perfect confluence of old school and contemporary death metal with brutal and technical death metal influences. It's some of the best death metal you'll hear of late! Two songs from the album are streaming and you can check them out on Bandcamp at https://depravitydeath.bandcamp.com/album/bestial-possession
DEPRAVITY – “BESTIAL POSSESSION”
For
fans of : Morbid
Angel, Suffocation, Deicide, Hate Eternal, Hour of
Penance, Nile, Demiurgon
Australian death metal titans Depravity emerge after a gap of five long years. Having a flawless and consistent discography, they pick up from where they left off ensuring that things remain that way as they proceed to add more nuance and colour to their brand of music on their latest album titled "Bestial Possession". Maintaining the same line-up, they are able to retain their sound while fleshing out their compositions, proving that they can not only rampage with abandon at will but also showcase their musicianship in a more controlled environment. At this point in their career, Depravity's music has become fairly amalgamated - rooted in the old school sound but not necessarily sounding old school, with the gradual incorporation of more brutal and technical death metal influences having a slightly contemporary edge. One thing is certain - they function perfectly as a unit and are able to create devastating death metal at any given time and this time things are no different. They exude sheer class, confidence, and maturity, and death metal fans are definitely in for a treat before the tumultuous year ends.
Line up
Louis Rando (Impiety, The Furor) - Drums
Lynton Cessford (Iniquitous Monolith) - Guitar
Jamie Kay (ex-The Ritual Aura) - Vocals
Ainsley Watkins (ex-Scourge) - Bass
Jarrod Curley (Pathogen) - Guitar
Artwork by Paolo Girardi (Cryptopsy, Skaphos)
Track listing
1. Engulfed in Agony
2. Eunuch Maker
3. Call to the Fallen
4. Awful Mangulation
5. Rot in the Pit
6. Aligned With Satan
7. Blinding Oblivion
8. Legacy
9. Catastrophic Contagion
Official release date - November 21st, 2025
Thanks a lot for your support! Kunal Choksi (label owner) Transcending Obscurity
https://www.facebook.com/transcendingobscurityrecords
https://www.facebook.com/Depravitydestroy
VII
VITIUM unveil
the second single from their debut album out on October 31st, 20025.
It's "SUPERBIA / LUCIFERO" and it's available on YouTube with a lyric video created by Stefano Mastronicola.
Here is the link: https://youtu.be/o6QEFHPwV0Q
With Daniele Laurenti (Kryuhm), Giampi Tomezzoli (Kryuhm, Epitaph) and Daniele Pedrollo (Kayleth), the pillars of the project, we see the precious presence of John Goldfinch (L'IMPERO DELLE OMBRE) on vocals and Dario Vicariotto (IV SIGILLO) on lead guitar.
So the band's mission continues, exploring the world of sin, distancing itself from Christian teachings and offering a personal vision of the seven deadly sins, giving voice to their Demons with a magic fusion of Dark Occult sound a la DEATH SS and PAUL CHAIN, with the European Doom, of Italian Progressive Rock elements mixed to independent Rock and to 80's Darkwave.
VII VITIUM are ready to welcome you into their sinful world
Pre-order LP and deluxe edition now at: https://t.ly/TGN78
https://linktr.ee/mykingdommusic
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A new song and lyric video from NYC doom trio PRECIOUS BLOOD is now streaming! "EL MUERTE" is the third single off the band's full-length debut album, FALSE PROPHETS.
Watch the lyric video for "El Muerte" at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OFdPTWqJsns
False Prophets is set for release on October 29.
Fully formed in 2024, PRECIOUS BLOOD brings together three veterans of the NYC scene - AJ – guitar, vocals (Jesus Knevil, Snake Canyon), Dave Kramer – bass, vocals (Blood Feast, Suaka, Stanley), and Grace Perez – drums, vocals (The Wickedexorcist). The band’s shared love of doom and underground metal is expressed in an unholy concoction of rum-soaked riffs, brutal lyrics, and mystical tribal sounds.
With a signature sound best described as Blackened Caribbean Doom, PRECIOUS BLOOD delivers a unique blend of doom and thrash metal influenced tone, mixed with lyrical themes that draw profound inspiration from the enduring spirit of the Caribbean, shaped by brutal history of colonization, unwavering resilience of its people, and exploration of the darker aspects of human existence, including death, contemplation of mortality and the complexities of human suffering.
For fans of monstrous riffs, horror-inspired visuals, and genre-bending metal.
Tracklist:
1) False Prophets
2) Bludgeoned & Charred
3) Footsteps of Babylon
4) Shadow of the Cross
5) Cemetery Burn
6) Old Man Abaddon
7) El Muerte
8) Whore’s Grave
False Prophets was recorded and mixed by Joe Hogan at Captain’s Cove Catskills Studios with mastering and additional engineering by AJ Tissian (The Wave Lab). The album was produced by Joe Hogan and PRECIOUS BLOOD. Album cover photo by Mia. Cover layout by PRECIOUS BLOOD.
Line-Up:
AJ -Guitar, Vocals
Grace Perez - Drums, Backing Vocals
Dave Kramer - Bass, Backing Vocals
https://linktr.ee/preciousbloodband
The
release of "DUSKETHA", the new album from Italian
Progressive Rock veterans GOAD, is just around the corner,
coming Friday, October 10th. Today, we present the second track from the
album, "Yes It Was Love (Message From A Cathedral)", whose music
video is available at https://youtu.be/0xd6DABASJ4
"Dusketha," available as a double CD and digital download, represents a captivating musical journey. Featuring 18 tracks, nearly two hours of pure art, it gives voice to the breath of lost poems where each note is a fragment of eternity.
The driving force and soul of the band, Maurilio Rossi, once again inspired by the greats of Anglo-American poetry such as Keats, Poe, Lovecraft, Masters, and Graham, after a career spanning over 50 years, manages to surprise us, and does so in the most sublime way possible.
GOAD, the history of Italian Prog!
"Dusketha" is available in PRE-ORDER at: https://t.ly/BkVeb
Tracklist
Disc 1
1. Yes It Was Love (Message From A Cathedral)
2. One Of These Days (Is There Still Day)
3. Alone Man In Empty Room
4. Poor Skull (Reverend Brothers)
5. Daisy' Rock
6. To An After Time My Harmonies
7. And Still We'll Dance Into The Light Of Heaven
8. My Feet In The Breaking Wave Sundown
9. Give It Not A Tear
Disc 2
1. Stop And Consider Life Is But A Day
2. While I Kiss To The Melody (Night Sleepy Eyes)
3. Hush My Love (Lullaby For A Woman)
4. The Speed Of My Nightmares
5. Let Out Song
6. Finally Remembering I'm Dead
7. Garden With Spectral Gleams
8. Foxsteps On My Nylon Guitar
9. The Woodkeeper, A Collar Of Red (bonus track)
This is what Maurilio wanted to tell us about the journey that led to the birth of this new creation: "Dusketha" for me represents a sort of sonorous ritual between poetry and shadow, the sound of an inner twilight, where poetry merges with unconventional harmonies and sometimes visionary arrangements.
The primordial idea for this album is the product of a journey that began in 1993... With it, I tried to give a sound to the original texts of John Keats, Edgar Lee Masters, H.P. Lovecraft, E.A. Poe, Jorie Graham, and others, and to do so, I searched for a warm, vibrant sound. After various experiments, aided by Max Cirone and his vast experience, we came to the conclusion that we needed to return to the use of "old" instruments and production methods, such as the Maxell UD 25-120 magnetic tape and the Akai GX4000D recorder, as well as the use of "tape bounce" to give the whole thing a "vintage" aesthetic. I must admit that the result was surprising, and I'm convinced that whoever listens to it will be transported into a deep and immersive experience like rarely happens."
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https://www.facebook.com/MaurilioRossiGoad
Label: H-Music
Release date: october 17th 2025
Genre: Symphonic Metal
For fans of: Epica | Leaves’ Eyes | After Forever | Sirenia
My past is a place of shadows, of formative monsters that I have tried to run from but never left behind. They have shaped me and I have allowed them to. They gave me a structure, a framework and a shield. But you have unlocked each door that I have closed about my heart and let the light shine upon a version of myself I had almost forgotten. And I must make him stronger. I must draw him from the dark until he can stand beside you and let the monsters crumble into dust and become lost upon the wind. I must heal this broken mind…
After the powerful impact of their In this Silence EP, released in the summer, innovative Hungarian symphonic metal troupe Meteora are now set to unveil the second part in a previously announced trilogy of EPs – Broken Mind. While Atanathos webzine hailed In this Silence for setting “a new standard for contemporary symphonic metal”, Broken Mind manages to surpass that intriguing release, sounding even more accomplished, assured and supremely confident. Meteora are ready to lead us further into their kingdom of romance, magic, tragedy and hope.
Devil dancing keys over dark and storm-tossed riffs, fierce energy and grand drama usher in Broken Mind’s first single and opening, title track. Composer and keyboard player Atilla Király describes the song as having “a really special place in all of our hearts” and its wonderful melodies and powerfully contrasting vocal styles make for a dynamic and thrilling beginning to this new collection of songs. ‘Morningstar’ follows, slipping from enchanting melodies to driving, heavy sections with rampant guttural vocals, the sublimely managed shifts in mood and tempo epitomising the Meteora sound. There is so much happening in these songs that they feel like true symphonies, with surprises and secrets revealed keeping you on the edge of your seat. ‘Elysion’ seems to step from the pages of history with its lilting melody, transportative and emotive and Atilla Király takes the vocal lead on this darkly hued power metal piece, his rich, smooth tones working to exemplary affect. Broken Mind’s crowning glory however comes with its final, epic track. A drama worthy of a stage play, ‘In My Name’ evolves into ever more splendid forms, layers of sound are added, layer upon layer and all three vocalists are at their superlative best. Featuring some truly excellent riffs and a sense of real depth and substance, ‘In My Name’ is surely one of Meteora’s greatest ever songs. Broken Mind is an immensely satisfying and rewarding sonic experience that leaves the listener with a feeling of incredible anticipation for what the final part of this trilogy of EPs may bring…
Working with recording engineer Balázs Pálfi (Türböwitch etc) and utilising the mixing and mastering skills of Nino Helfrich (Thrash Cult, Traces Of A Life etc), Dmitry Kim (Khors, Arhat etc) and Joel Wanasek (Machine Head, Carnation, Dååth etc) Meteora have captured the perfect sound for Broken Mind – textured, powerful and resonant – while the impactful EP cover art was brought to life by Dronicon Films (Swallow The Sun, Katatonia, October Tide etc). The ‘Broken Mind’ single is available now, accompanied by a video created in association with Kill Monday Management and the full EP will arrive on October 17th via H-Music Hungary.
Line-up:
Noémi Holló – vocals
Máté Fülöp – bass, growls
Gábor Kása – drums
Dániel Baranya – guitars
Dániel Schreiber – guitars
Atilla Király – keys, vocals
Backing vocals from the Meteora choir – assembled and conducted by Ádám Attila Kurucz
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Finnish melodic death metal act OBSCURE FATE is about to release their debut album 'SHADES OF A DYING WORLD'. The release date is announce later by Inverse Records.
The first single 'AGE OF DELUSION' is unleashed today and it's available here: https://push.fm/fl/obscure-fate-age-of-delusion
The band comments:
"Age of Delusion" is a dystopian and cynical view of the modern world. It criticizes those in power (politicians, the media, religion) who manipulate the masses with lies, fear, and illusions. The truth is lost, and freedom is just an illusion. The song is both a warning and an accusation. Who benefits from all this, and why are people blind to it?"
Biography:
Obscure Fate was originally formed in 2008 in Paltamo, Finland, as the solo project of guitarist and songwriter Kaleva Kovalainen. In 2009, drummer Jari Keränen and bassist Petri Möttönen joined, giving the songs their first real band form. Shortly after, guitarist Joni Moisanen and vocalist Tapio Möttönen became official members, and together the group arranged dozens of tracks for full band performances. From the very beginning, Tapio handled the lyrics, with Petri contributing to the song Spectral Exile.
The current lineup was completed in 2019 when bassist Antti Möttönen replaced Petri. Musically, Obscure Fate is rooted in traditional melodic death metal, though elements of thrash and classic heavy metal also find their way into the band’s sound. Kaleva’s prolific songwriting provided a strong foundation for the band, while the lyrics explore themes of social criticism, fictional storytelling, and inner struggles.
In 2021, Obscure Fate released their first EP. Recording sessions for their debut full-length album began soon after, but due to various setbacks the process turned into a long and seemingly endless project. Finally, in April 2025, the band reached the final stages of completing the album, marking an important milestone in their journey. The debut album 'Shades of a Dying World' is set to be released later in 2026 via Inverse Records.
Line-up:
Kaleva Kovalainen, Guitars
Tapio Möttönen, Vocals
Jari Keränen, Drums
Joni Moisanen, Guitars, Backing Vocals
Antti Möttönen, Bass
https://obscurefate.net
https://www.facebook.com/ObscureFateBand
TEMPLE
MIST – “O SPIRITUS, QUI IN HOC LOCO ADSUM, AUDI ME ET EXAUDI PRECĒS MEAS”
(TAPE)
Release date: 1st of November 2025
TEMPLE MIST emerges from the cryptic depths of the Netherlands, conjuring a storm of ancient rituals. Born from sinister energies, the project draws its inspiration from the obscure demo-era black metal of Greece’s legendary Necromantia and Abruptum. Ritualistic, primitive, obscure and sinister: TEMPLE MIST channels the spirit of black metal’s early days.
Death, necromancy, and darkness run through every sound, invoking eldritch rituals meant to summon ancient malvolent spirits. The second album, ‘O Spiritus, qui in hoc loco adsum, audi me et exaudi preces meas’, weaves a tapestry of harrowing improvisational drums and bass guitars. Haunted by analogue synths and strangled howling of the dead.
Songs
Part 1
Part 2
All songs by M. De Jong
More info
The songs can be played in radio shows from November 27th.
The band is open for interviews immediately.
About De Pankraker Records
De Pankraker was born in the depths of the underground, a rebellious radio program that delved into a cluster of metal sub-genres known for their daring sonic and visual transgressions. By 2022, it had expanded its reach with a magazine, and in 2023, it emerged from the shadows with its own festival. In 2024, we proudly unveiled De Pankraker Records, delving even deeper into the abyss with a distro and label.
We're all about serving up dishes that are cold and old-school. No fancy stuff, no technicalities, and definitely no triggered drums.
https://depankraker.be/
Click the following link to watch/listen: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7j2xnE1Qpls
Lifeforce Records will release Bitter Lucid Truth on October 24! The EP will be available on limited 12" splatter vinyl, CD Digipak, ultra-limited cassette , and digital formats.
Pre-order/Pre-save the EP at: https://orcd.co/valletta_blt
There’s a palpable sense of urgency in Bitter Lucid Truth.
Valletta’s second proper release embraces what guitarist and singer Keenan Carroll describes as “anger, repulsion and intolerance toward the current political landscape.” But for all its confrontational inspiration, it’s also one of the year’s most thrilling metal releases.
With Bitter Lucid Truth, the Raleigh, N.C. quartet of Carroll, drummer Justin Valletta, bassist Cody Rogers, and guitarist/backing vocalist Will Goodyear, churn negative emotions into forceful, dynamic and “just genuinely pissed-off” outbursts that are equally searing and soaring.
This should come as no surprise from the veteran troupe, whose collective resume spans a heavy spectrum from sludge to prog to black metal, in bands including Lord Almighty, Barishi, Mo’ynoq, Prayer for Cleansing, and Between the Buried And Me. And, indeed, Valletta’s 2024 debut, Summer (Forcefield Records), defined a compelling hybrid of anthemic melody and bitter vitriol. But while Summer slung big riffs and even bigger hooks, Bitter Lucid Truth wields them like weapons.
“Aggressor” and “Cold Death” fuses the melodic impulses that have drawn comparisons to Tribulation and Kvelertak with a harsher, more belligerent approach more akin to Tragedy’s bold and defiantly melodic neo-crust. This is perhaps most apparent in the EP’s closing salvo, “Spitting the Word,” which answers “Doing Well"'s comparatively reflective tone with a vicious exclamation point. Of the song’s intent, Carroll says, “It’s time to speak your mind. No more thought paralysis.”
It’s fitting, then, that the EP was produced much more quickly than its predecessor. Where Summer evolved over a two-year gestation, Bitter Lucid Truth was written and recorded all in the first months of 2025. Recorded and mixed by Al Jacob (He Is Legend, Wailin Storms) at Warrior Sound Studio in Chapel Hill, N.C. — this time with production input from the band and TJ Childers of Inter Arma — and mastered by Matt Tuttle (Codeseven) at IAS Studios in Winston-Salem, NC, Valletta was able to capture the full and explosive sound the new songs’ dynamic volatility demands.
Managing to capture a boiling rage with a more dynamic and expansive approach to songwriting, Bitter Lucid Truth is a massive leap forward for the already ascendant band. Expect to see these vicious anthems take on a new life when Valletta brings them to the stage.
U.S. tours are planned for August and October of this year, surrounding the EP’s October release. In 2026, Valletta will accompany a European tour with a re-release of Summer also expected through Lifeforce Records.
Track
Listing:
1. Blood and Jesus
2. Cold Death
3. Aggressor
4. Doing Well
5. Spitting the Word
Line-Up:
Justin Valletta - Drums
Cody Rogers - Bass
Keenan Carroll - Guitar / Lead Vocals
Will Goodyear - Guitar / Backing Vocals
https://linktr.ee/lifeforcerecords
https://linktr.ee/vallettanc
Horror Pain Gore Death Productions is set to release the new EP from New Jersey's twisted Death Metal horror fiends, CHAINED TO THE DEAD. SOMETHING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO HELL is up now for pre-order and will be released October 31st on CD and Digital formats, along with merch.
Chained To The Dead return to Horror Pain Gore Death Productions to unleash the second installment in their new Death Metal/horror trilogy with Something Happened On The Way To Hell! While as sonically menacing as 2024's Only Hunger Remains, the Something Happened On The Way To Hell EP sounds like it crept out of a backwoods crypt and then crawled behind your eyeballs.
Recorded at Backroom Studios with mixing and mastering once again by Kevin Antreassian (The Dillinger Escape Plan, Gridlink, Organ Dealer), Something Happened On The Way To Hell features artwork by Mortuus and includes 4 brand new tracks as well as Genesis and Type O Negative covers.
For
fans of 200 Stabwounds, Organ Dealer, Carcass, Macabre, Goatwhore and Blood
Incantation
Listen to the single "Just Before Dawn" at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2JDu5KVAIpk
Tracklisting:
1. Rawhead Rex
2. Just Before Dawn
3. Return Of The Deadly Spawn
4. She Who Kills
5. Misunderstanding (Genesis cover)
6. Unsuccessfully Coping With The Loss Of (Type O Negative cover)
www.youtube.com/user/horrorpaingoredeath/videos
https://shop.horrorpaingoredeath.com
www.facebook.com/horrorpaingoredeath
SCHEITAN – „WINE FOR A TORMENTED SOUL”
Swedish gothic rock band Scheitan will release their new album, "Wine For a Tormented Soul", on 19th December via The Circle Music.
"Wine For a Tormented Soul" features eight tracks, including the band's previously released singles "Carry Me Home", "Heaven Tonight" and "Love n Death".
Pierre Törnkvist from Scheitan shared the inspiration behind the album, "I am very much looking forward to presenting the new Scheitan album to the audience. The title 'Wine For a Tormented Soul' comes from what music can mean to people that run into hardship in life. Music is my therapy, it is my best friend in dark times. The last 10 years have been a bumpy road with one of my best friends passing away too early as well as my father leaving us from one day to another. Some of the songs have been presented to people as singles, with the upcoming album you can hear them in the context of an album, and also listen to them in a non-digital format such as vinyl which I think is the best way to do it. We will try to come out and play these new songs for you as much as we can."
"Wine For a Tormented Soul" follows Scheitan's 2024 album "Songs for the Gothic People" (The Circle Music) and their return after a 24-year hiatus. Having formed in 1996 by Pierre Törnkvist, Scheitan began with black metal roots but evolved to define their current gothic rock sound and continue to build on their sound. Their previous albums, including 1999's "Nemesis" (Century Media) have garnered a reputation as hidden gems within the genre.
Tracklist
1. A Kiss of Death
2. Heaven Tonight
3. Döden är helt underbar
4. Love n Death
5. Every Little Thing
6. Out of Here
7. Carry Me Home
8. Dream Away
Recording line-up:
Pierre Törnkvist - all instruments + drum programming
Guest vocals by Axel's son Milian Moe Lindberg on Every Little Thing
https://www.facebook.com/scheitanofficial
GLITCH
KILL
return with “DIRECTIVE 4”, a crushing new chapter in their
evolution that fuses Metal, Metalcore, and Alt Metal into a relentless sonic
barrage. This track is pure controlled chaos, riffs sharpened like blades,
breakdowns that detonate with precision, and vocals that channel raw defiance
against a fractured world.
Lyrically, Directive 4 explores the collision between human will and mechanical control, capturing themes of resistance, identity, and the inevitability of collapse in a system that consumes its creators. With lines like “I AM THE ANOMALY” and “Your Directive is dead to me”, Glitch Kill manifest rebellion in its purest form, an anthem of defiance against conformity and control.
For fans of brutal breakdowns, industrial-tinged aggression, and unflinching heaviness, Directive 4 is the sound of resistance weaponized. This is not just a song, it’s a declaration.
Biography
Brutal beats, crushing riffs, thunderous bass, and unorthodox vocal hooks—this is what sets Glitch Kill apart in California’s Central Valley metal scene. With nearly a century of combined experience and an unrelenting passion for heavy music, this band isn’t just making waves—they’re making fans need a chiropractor.
Rising from the ashes of Etched in Stone, bassist David "Crusher" Yanez, guitarist Travis Miller, and drummer Aaron Jones formed Glitch Kill with one goal: to create uncompromising, bone-crushing metal. The lineup was solidified with the addition of vocalist Shane Leon, whose raw intensity gave the band its signature sound.
Forming just before the world shut down in 2020, Glitch Kill took advantage of the downtime to craft their debut EP, Hindsight, which dropped on January 1st, 2021. Now, with their follow-up EP Post Hominid in the works and the latest addition of Robert Cole throwing down as a second guitarist, the band is back in full force, delivering relentless live performances across the Central Valley, the Bay Area, Sacramento, Lake Tahoe, Fresno, Santa Cruz, and beyond—wherever there’s a demand for heavy metal.
The beast has been unleashed. Are you ready?
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Release date : November 7 2025
Style : Black Metal
Origin: France
Duration: 34min41
Label: Les Acteurs de L’Ombre Productions
Network Distributor: Season of Mist / Plastic Head
Digital Distributor: The Orchard
Tracklist:
1. Ab Chaos
2. Quaestionis
3. Imperium
4. Stupor
5. Acceptio
6. Relapsus
MALEPESTE, a black metal band from Lyon founded in 2010, is preparing to release its third album, "Ex Nihilo", on November 7, 2025 via Les Acteurs de l’Ombre Productions.
After a demo in 2011 and a debut album, Dereliction (2013), the band made its mark with an abrasive style: slow tempos, dissonant arpeggios, incantatory vocals, and a raw stage aesthetic.
Their second album, Deliquescent Exaltation (2015), marked the arrival of Herjann, a second guitarist on rhythm. This evolution freed up the composition process, while also initiating a strong thematic shift: the rags were replaced by robes covered in Theban inscriptions; shows, thick with incense, became suffocating and transformed into overt rituals. The band’s occult dimension took shape—a ritualistic black metal fueled by inner resonance. The entity continued its path with a series of concerts and a tour alongside Malhkebre.
In 2018, MALEPESTE released a split with Dysylumn, “Ce qui fut, Ce qui est, Ce qui sera” (“What Was, What Is, What Will Be”), introducing clean vocal choirs. The sound became more controlled, more organic—without losing the distinctiveness that defines the band.
After a break devoted to the side project Grande Loge, MALEPESTE returns with "Ex Nihilo", an album matured over several years but delayed by the pandemic. It marks a continuation: always true to its essence, the band continues its quest on the border between the sacred and the ruined.
This new opus explores the theme of Creation in a broad sense—and the vertigo that comes with it. That inner tension that drives one to bring something out of the void, even at the risk of losing oneself in it. Each track embodies a stage in the cycle: impulse, pride, awe, doubt, relapse.
"Ex Nihilo" is a smoldering fire, a desperate forward escape… the cost of creating when you have nothing left to give—except yourself.
MALEPESTE line-up :
Xahaal – Lead guitar
Larsen – Vocals
Nostra – Bass
Herjann – Rhythm guitar
Flexor – Drums
An album driven by the breath of necessity: to create, to answer the call, even if nothing remains but ashes.
Preorders : https://lesacteursdelombre.net/product-category/preorders
https://www.facebook.com/Malepeste
Veiled
in mystery and ancient ritual, ANGELIC FOE invites
listeners and viewers into a world where darkness and divinity intertwine with
their new music video “DISCORDIA”.
Step into a mystic realm of ancient power and forgotten rites, among the haunting ruins of centuries-old churches and the scattered stones of a lost castle, Discordia envisions a ritualistic journey through darkness and divinity, through sacred symbolism, raw nature, and the invocation of a dark lunar goddess. Move through elemental landscapes and mythic ruins, embodying a timeless cycle of strife, war, and cosmic rebirth.
The track is taken from Angelic Foe’s full-length album “AMULETS AND CHARMS”, released December 7th, 2024, via WormHoleDeath Records.
Stream Amulets and Charms on all platforms: https://orcd.co/amuletscharms
Previous official videos include:
https://youtu.be/Nf_Ttlr5s88
https://youtu.be/mmimMMd6oT8
https://youtu.be/WvrOrYNfGV0
https://youtu.be/6ylaF60WiPQ
https://youtu.be/nTBT4oZGT2E
Led by Annmari Thim and composer Fredrik Hermansson, Angelic Foe blends symphonic darkwave, neoclassical, and esoteric soundscapes, creating music that transcends time and space. With haunting melodies and deeply symbolic lyricism, the project crafts sonic rituals steeped in myth, spirituality, and the unseen forces that shape existence.
https://www.auralwebstore.com/
www.facebook.com/AngelicFoe
Format: Digital CD /
Physical CD
Label: Independent Release
Tracklist:
01. Only Madness Remains
02. Measure Of Guilt
03. When The Sharp Things Come
04. Sanity’s Rage
05. Blood Calls For Blood
06. Nothing Sacred Will Hold
07. The Dead Don’t Run
08. The Final Exhibit Of Pain
09. Reeducate The Masses
10. Sanity Lies In Ruin
Firmly rooted in the past, with a contemporary sound. Versatile, yet without compromise in aggression and technical level. Founded in 2002, when Thrash Metal bands were very few and other, more extreme genres had taken over the scene In Belgium, Sanity’s Rage came together as a band with a shared passion for catchy songwriting, raw energy and emotion, brought with technical skill.
The band has played renowned venues and festivals in Belgium, The Netherlands, Germany and The United Kingdom, alongside top acts such as After All, Agent Steel, Bonded By Blood, Cyclone, Destructor, Evil Invaders, Gama Bomb, Holy Moses, Huntress, Hyades, James Rivera, Laaz Rockit, Liar, Onslaught, Reign Of Fury, Savage Messiah, Skyclad, Saxon, Testament and many others. Some of the highlights being Beermageddon (UK) in 2014 and 2024 and Alcatraz Metal Fest (BE) in 2009 and 2024.
Their debut EP ‘The Rage Of One’ was well received by the international press, the follow-up CD ‘You Are What You Swallow’ proved they weren’t just a one trick pony and took them up a level. Now, in 2025, Sanity’s Rage is back with a new album ‘The Dead Don’t Run’, and continue the story of pure fucking thrash. Over 10 years after the last release, with a complete lineup change, bringing back most of the original band members who started the story 20 years ago.
‘The Dead Don't Run’ will be available worldwide on all major streaming platforms starting October 15th, 2025. A physical digipack (€15.00) and digital CD download (€9.99) will already be available on October 1st, 2025!
Line-up:
Tim de Bruyne: guitar
Tim de Bisschop: bassguitar / backing vocals
Kenny Molly: vocals
Sam Stoelzaet: drums
Kenny Claes: guitar
https://www.facebook.com/SanitysRage
Stream the single here: https://orcd.co/gdbcsingle
Stream the album: https://orcd.co/scalbum
Previous videos:
https://youtu.be/Nso_kHVv3oI
https://youtu.be/xeeiwOvpmr4
https://youtu.be/26xpIfMKKhE
https://youtu.be/3ugPaxkkJlE
"SATANS COCK" The Album
Following their 2022 self-titled debut, which sold out multiple pressings and carved a cult following across the underground, KÜNTSQUÄD (pronounced Kountskard) double down on everything grotesque, unholy, and deliberately absurd. There are no genre walls here—only a relentless descent into sonic madness.
With the album “Satans Cock”, the band delivers a grotesque yet calculated assault—layering blast-beaten fury, apocalyptic riffs, and sneering satire into a weaponized soundscape for the damned.
About KÜNTSQUÄD:
KÜNTSQUÄD (pron. Kountskard) is a crusty death metal band from Melbourne blending guttural vocals, down-tuned riffs, and blackened chaos. Their 2022 self-titled debut on Wormholedeath Records earned global acclaim and sold-out pressings. Raw, extreme, and satirically twisted—this is metal with no genre boundaries.
www.youtube.com/@Kuntsquad666
www.facebook.com/kuntsquad666
HELLBEARER – “DARKER FATES”
Label: Independent Release
Release date: october 17th 2025
Genre: Thrash Metal
For fans of: Exodus | Testament | Machine Head | Forbidden
The cards are laid before us – The Tower, Three Of Swords, Five Of Pentacles, Ten Of Swords, Death and The Devil – each one presaging disaster, a final black chapter in our bloody story. Our ending is written in the stars, inescapable and now there is only a choice of pathways to our ultimate destruction. Greed, lust and ignorance, cowardice, cruelty and selfishness – they have all played their parts in our blinkered march to the grave. Now it just remains to select the manner of our dying; to step from our bleak, black present to a choice of darker fates.
Manchester’s Hellbearer leapt into the frontline trenches of thrash metal in 2022 and haven’t paused for breath since. They quickly released their fiery debut album, For Those About To Bear Hell and since then have shared the stage with the likes of 3 Inches Of Blood and the legendary Abaddon of Venom. They delivered a ferocious set at Thrashchester 2023 and went on to give a memorable performance at Bloodstock, inciting record crowd surfing numbers with their adrenalin infused riff attack. Now attention turns to their second album, Darker Fates, which sees the band striding effortlessly into the vanguard of UK thrash.
Scene setting intro, ‘Pull The Card’ leads directly into the classic thrash of ‘The Witch’, with its circling riffs and powerful vocals adorned with searing, exhilarating lead work. The Hellbearer sound is rooted in the ‘80s thrash explosion, but each song is delivered with a venomous fury and a vital, vibrant enthusiasm which makes it more than just relevant – rather an essential new blood infusion for the genre. From the gritty, grinding riffs and menacing, pit inducing aggression of ‘Absolution’ to the hard hitting, foreboding darkness of ‘The Mantra’; the measured, methodical annihilation of new single ‘Counting Seconds’ with its slow burning riff and twisted solo, to the jagged and dangerous ‘Through An Orphan’s Eyes’ – musically, Darker Fates is a powerful addition to the atomic arsenal of thrash metal. Lyrically the band have raised the bar too, striving to match the ambitious, creative nature of their new music with tales of dystopian futures and reflections on our fractured times. Incisive, powerful and metal to the bone, Hellbearer have surpassed all expectations with their latest creation.
With a sound so raw and real it could draw blood, Darker Fates will be unleashed on October 17th. This is British thrash, armed to the teeth, harder and heavier than ever!
Line-up:
Ash Allen - Vocals/Rhythm Guitar
Sam Hatt - Drums
Matthew Robinson - Lead Guitar
Kieran Brooks - Bass
https://www.facebook.com/hellbearerthrash
Undersave's have revealed the final song from their latest, mesmerizing album before it drops later in the week. Fans of dark, complex, dissonant, and yes, even atmospheric death metal should definitely take note. Listen to the final song premiered by Mystification Zine at https://mystificationzine.com/2025/10/03/undersavepremiere
Excerpt - "a new pinnacle within the band’s technical yet fluidic death metal riffcraft"
UNDERSAVE - “MERGED IN ABSTRACT PERDITION”
Genre: Dark, dissonant
and atmospheric death metal
For fans of: Immolation, Ulcerate, Replicant, Maere, Gorguts, Dysgnostic, Saevus Finis
Unheralded death metal heroes from Portugal, Undersave, have been trying to carve their own path and every half a decade or so we get an album that is a huge step ahead from the previous one. And while their previous album is already considered to be a significant one, their new album displays a marked progression from it without completely abandoning the core sound. "Merged in Abstract Perdition" is a masterful album that is at once dark, dissonant, and atmospheric. Having developed such good songwriting skills, they don't need to rely too much on abstractness or dissonance to get attention; while they navigate similar labyrinthine paths, they do so in an unhurried manner, allowing the riffs to create their own hypnotic crescendo. It is easy to get lost in their world swirling with mesmerizing, dissonant-edged riffs and that is probably the best way to listen to their music - to get immersed in it, just because there is so much in there to absorb. Even then, it will require multiple experiences for the arcane concepts to be fully grasped. Every song is a monolith, outwardly similar but each offering its own twisted interpretation without losing consistency. Undersave may have just come up with a masterpiece with this one, rivalling if not surpassing not only their own albums but also those by the other luminaries in the style.
Line up
Nuno Braz - Vocals, Guitars
Renato Laia - Bass
Pedro Pereira - Drums
André Carvalho - Guitars
Mixed and Mastered by Diogo Santana at Noise Portrait Recordings
Artwork by Belial NecroArts (Hierarchies, Perishing)
Track listing
1. Unshakable And Unlimited Levels Of Obsession
2. Unconscious Assimilation...Path To Tangible Reality
3. Effervescent Futile Thoughts Of A Phobic Being
4. Forced Retraumatization...Unlocking Spiritual Illumination
5. Fictitious And Impermanent Self-Refinement
6. Fathomless Contempt Nourished By Unrealistic Predictions
7. Narcissistic Supreme Alienation
Official release date - October 10th, 2025
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That's all for now! Thanks a lot for your support everyone!Kunal Choksi (label owner) Transcending Obscurity
Release
Date:
November 14th, 2025Label: Adrenalizing Media
Wie würde es klingen, wenn AC/DC sich in einer Gasse mit Judas Priest prügelten, während Motörhead daneben eine Harley aufheulen ließen? So klingen N.Y.C. mit ihrem Debütalbum “Built To Destroy” (VÖ: 14.11.). Die Platte wurde von Tommy Bolan produziert und wird von ADRENALIZING MEDIA NETWORK (Executive Producer) veröffentlicht. Aufgenommen wurde sie in den Deep End Music Studios (abgemischt von Kenny Meriedeth) und gemastert von Robert Vosgien (Los Angeles/USA). Auf dem Album ist außerdem der Grammy-Preisträger und Hollywood-Komponist Vince DiCola (Rocky IV, Transformers The Movie) mit einem Gastbeitrag vertreten. “Built To Destroy” ist heavy, laut, ziemlich angefressen – und hat definitiv nicht das Ziel, Freunde zu finden.
Gegründet von Sänger/Gitarrist Tommy Bolan, dem in Queens, NY geborenen und aufgewachsenen Sechs-Saiten-Shredder hinter Warlocks Platinum-Album “Triumph & Agony”, gehören zur Band auch die Metal-Legenden Stet Howland (W.A.S.P., Metal Church) an den Drums und Steve Unger (Metal Church) am Bass. Gemeinsam verkörpern sie den Sound von New York City – laut, unruhig, wütend und bereit, sich aus der Gosse zu erheben.
Mit der bahnbrechenden Single “Heavy As Hell” (VÖ: 05.09.), liefern N.Y.C. eine atemberaubende Ode an ausverkaufte Konzerthallen und das Spielen auf der eigenen Bühne des Lebens mit all der Intensität, nach der wir uns alle sehnen. Die Single, die mehr Gitarren enthält als der Hobbyraum deines liebsten Nachbarn, ist genauso rau und aggressiv wie das dazugehörige Video.
“Ich wollte Songs schreiben, die für mich echt sind,” sagt Bolan, der jeden Track geschrieben, produziert und mit viel Herzblut versehen hat. “Mit unseren Songs können wir unsere Aggressionen rauslassen und gleichzeitig die Dämonen unseres Wahnsinns exorzieren. Ich bin der Typ an der New Yorker Straßenecke, der wegen allem rumschreit und diese Intensität spürt man auch bei unseren Live-Shows.”
Das Album ist ein echter klanglicher Wutanfall, die Feierlichkeiten vor dem Release laufen auf Hochtouren. Die Veröffentlichung von Bolans eigenen Gitarrensaiten (über Optima Strings) ist in vollem Gange, flankiert von – im wahrsten Sinne des Wortes – epischen und beeindruckenden Videos mit VFX-Veteran Walter Schulz (Emmy- & Oscar-Preisträger und Hollywood VFX Director). Schulz und das Team von Adrenalizing Media Network haben mit Unreal Engine und all ihren neuesten Technologien gearbeitet und keine Mühen gescheut, um bislang nie realisierte neue Anwendungsfälle aus den herausragenden Fähigkeiten der neuesten Gaming-Technologie herauszuholen. “Walter ist ein Meister seines Fachs und passt perfekt zu uns“, erklärt Bolan. “Die visuelle Welt, die er geschaffen hat, fängt die Intensität von N.Y.C. ein.“
Außerdem stehen spannende Werbeaktionen und Werbegeschenke von Schecter, Peavey, Morley, Optima Strings, Tascam, EHX, Gator und Levy’s an sowie die Veröffentlichung vom N.Y.C.-eigenen Wein & Wodka.
‘Built To Destroy’ ist im Grunde der Wendepunkt für jeden, um all den Mist hinter sich lassen, der ihm in seinem Leben angetan wurde”, fügt Bolan hinzu. “All der Wahnsinn, die Lügen und die durch Dritte erzwungene Selbstaufopferung von Körper, Geist und Seele sollen nun umgedreht werden. Wie mein Song sagt: ‘I am Tired of Smiling’. All das hat mich zu der Mischung aus Mensch und Maschine gemacht, die ihr vor euch seht. Ich bin zurückgekehrt, um meine Dämonen freizulassen und die Einschränkung durch andere nicht länger zu tolerieren.”
“Built To Destroy” ist nicht nur ein Album. Es ist eine akustische 10-Tonnen-Atombombe, die auf deine Stereoanlage zusteuert – also anschnallen und festhalten!
https://www.facebook.com/Nyctheband
Die Feierlichkeiten zum großen Bandjubiläum der
britischen Heavy-Metal-Legenden IRON MAIDEN laufen auf
Hochtouren. Die RUN FOR YOUR LIVES WORLD TOUR in Stadien in Deutschland und
weltweit war mit mehr als einer Million Ticketverkäufen ein unglaublicher
Erfolg und mit Festivalauftritten im nächsten Jahr, unter anderem bei Rock am
Ring und Rock im Park, stehen für Fans schon die nächsten Highlights an.Doch auch in diesem Jahr können sich Fans über ein ganz besonderes Juwel freuen, dem viele von ihnen seit der Ankündigung Anfang 2025 entgegenfiebern.
Der offizielle Bildband “IRON MAIDEN: INFINITE DREAMS” (Englische Originalausgabe in UK über Thames & Hudson) ist soeben erschienen – auf Deutsch im Münchner Prestel Verlag.
Der außergewöhnliche Bildband ist in enger Zusammenarbeit mit Iron Maiden entstanden und bietet nie zuvor veröffentlichte Einblicke in die beeindruckende Entwicklung und Karriere der renommiertesten Heavy-Metal-Band der Welt, die seit ihrer Gründung 1975 17 Studioalben, 13 Live-Alben, vier EPs und sieben Compilations veröffentlicht hat und längst zu den einflussreichsten und umsatzstärksten Bands überhaupt zählt.
Mit “Infinite Dreams” können sich Fans auf ein spektakuläres und wunderschön gestaltetes Buch freuen und sich ein Stück Bandgeschichte nach Hause holen, das noch nie zuvor gesehene Stücke und Fotografien enthält, die über mehrere Jahre mit enormer Liebe zum Detail zusammengestellt wurden.
Der Bildband wartet neben exklusiven Textbeiträgen ehemaliger und aktueller Bandmitglieder und des Managements auch mit bislang unveröffentlichten Fotos aus den Archiven von Iron Maiden auf.
Er dokumentiert erstmals die gesamte Geschichte der Band von Beginn der 80er-Jahre, als sie als Pioniere des New Wave of British Heavy Metal (NWOBH) gefeiert wurden und mit ihrer kompromisslosen Vision, furchtlosen Kreativität und ihrem brennenden Ehrgeiz ein weltweites, generationenübergreifendes Phänomen erschufen, bis heute, wenn die Briten im Rahmen ihrer RUN FOR YOUR LIVES WORLD TOUR 50-jähriges Bestehen feiern.
Auf 352 Seiten und in über 600 Abbildungen werden ikonische Albumcover, Singles, Poster sowie jede Menge Songtexte, Arbeitsjournale, Gitarren, Schlagzeug-Sets, Bühnenrequisiten und vieles mehr präsentiert. Weiterhin enthält der Bildband bahnbrechende Fotografien von Ross Halfin und John McMurtrie sowie aufschlussreiche Geschichten und faszinierende Einblicke, wie sie in dieser Form bisher noch nie veröffentlicht wurden und jedes Fan-Herz höherschlagen lassen werden.
Mit einem Vorwort von Bandgründer Steve Harris und einem Nachwort von Sänger Bruce Dickinson ist “Iron Maiden: Infinite Dreams” ein weiteres Highlight im Jubiläumsjahr von Iron Maiden, das 50 Jahre Kreativität, Hingabe, Persönlichkeit und Erfolg der Band feiert – ein Schatz, der in der Sammlung keines Fans fehlen darf!
Iron Maiden. Infinite Dreams. 50 Jahre Iron Maiden. Der offizielle Bildband.
352 Seiten, 600 Farbabbildungen
Gebunden, 24,3 x 32,0 cm
€59,00 (D) / €60,70 (A) / CHF 77,00
Erscheinungstermin: 07. Oktober 2025
https://www.penguin.de/
https://ironmaiden.com
PHANTOM CORPORATION – Neues Album „TIME AND TIDE“ erscheint am 12. Dezember 2025!
The Death Crust Commando strikes back – louder, fiercer, heavier.“Time And Tide” is here to crush everything in its path!
Seit ihrer Gründung 2016 sind PHANTOM CORPORATION eine unaufhaltsame Macht im Underground. Gegründet von Szene-Veteranen aus Bremen und Dortmund – mit Wurzeln in Bands wie Dew-Scented, Eroded, BK 49 und Weak Aside – verschmilzt die Band gnadenlosen D-Beat Crust mit Death Metal und rohem Old-School Thrash/Punk zu einem kompromisslosen Crossover-Sound.
Nach der Debüt-Mini „First Commandment“ (2016), den furiosen EPs „Cause and Effect“ (2017) und „Belligerent Powers“ (2018) sowie der Split „Banner Of Hatred“ (2022, mit den Schweden Harrowed) und dem ersten vollen Album „Fallout“ (2023), präsentiert die Band nun ihr tödlichstes Geschoss: Das neue Album „Time And Tide“, das in den letzten Tagen des Jahres 2025 über Supreme Chaos Records erscheint.
Produziert von Jörg Uken in den Soundlodge Studios (u. a. God Dethroned, Temple Of Dread), hebt Time And Tide die Band auf ein völlig neues Level. Über 11 Tracks hinweg liefern PHANTOM CORPORATION ein unerbittliches Feuerwerk – vielseitiger, brutaler und kompromissloser als je zuvor. Rasende Thrash-Riffs, Crust- Attacken und Death Metal vereinen sich zu einem apokalyptischen Schlagabtausch ohne Atempause.
Tracklist:
1. Frantic Disruption (4:16)
2. Dead Of Night (4:30)
3. Crushed (3:59)
4. Krokodil (1:31)
5. Pound Of Flesh (2:42)
6. To The Hilt (4:14)
7. Time And Tide (4:17)
8. Sorcerer (3:57)
9. For All The Wrong Reasons (4:42)
10. Crisis (2:21)
11. Western Apocalypse (5:35)
Heute gibt es den ersten neuen Song von „Time And Tide”, schaut euch den Visualizer zu „Sorcerer” von Costin Chioreanu https://twilight13media.com an, der auf dem Cover-Artwork von Skurktur www.skurktur.com basiert.
Hier der Link : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CnfyBYeQLMs
PHANTOM CORPORATION über „Sorcerer”:
“Ein düsterer, durchdringender und crustiger Death Metal Song.
„Sorcerer“ ist textlich vom gleichnamigen Film inspiriert und vereint auf sehr direkte Weise verschiedene Elemente aus dem typischen Werkzeugkasten der Band und bietet somit einen intensiven ersten Eindruck unseres zweiten Studioalbums „Time And Tide“.“
“No penance left, no past undone. Damnation rides with everyone!” (Sorcerer Lyrics)
„Time And Tide” wird in den folgenden Formaten erhältlich sein:
Black LP
Orange Marbled LP (Limitiert auf 150 Kopien)
Clear Rusty Marbled LP (Limitiert auf 100 Kopien / Band-Exclusiv)
Splatter Clear Orange Black LP (Limitiert auf 100 Kopien)
Digipak CD (Limitiert auf 500 Kopien / Handnummeriert)
Jewelcase CD
Black Tape (Limitiert auf 150 Kopien)
Purple Tape (Limitiert to 50 Kopien / SCR-Exclusiv)
Digital Album
Der „Time And Tide” Album Pre-Order startet heute hier: https://linktr.ee/phantomcorporation
Oder direkt über Supreme Chaos Records: https://supremechaos.com/scr-artists/phantom-corporation/
PHANTOM CORPORATIONs Debütalbum „Fallout” und dessen limitierte „Fire Splatter” und „Orange/Black marbled” Vinyl-Varianten sind nach wie vor hier erhältlich: https://supremechaos.com/link/phantomcorporation/
PHANTOM CORPORATION 2025:
Leif – Vocals
Marc – Drums
Ulf – Bass
Arne – Guitars
Philipp – Guitars
Live 2025/2026:
10.10.2025 Greifswald – JZ Klex
11.10.2025 Berlin – ORWOhaus / Necromania
01.11.2025 Rhauderfehn – JUKZ / Ear Terror Festival
29.11.2025 Lünen – Lükaz
24.01.2026 Krefeld – Kulturrampe
07.02.2026 Osnabrück – JZ Westwerk 141 / Waking The Ghouls II
18.-20.06.2026 Protzen – Protzen Open Air
17.10.2026 Nordhorn – Alte Weberei / Nordhorn Deathfest
https://phantomcorporation.bandcamp.com
https://www.facebook.com/phantomcorporation
STREAMS OF BLOOD – “VERMALEDEIT”
Genre: Black Metal
Label: The Hidden Art
Release: 18.12.2025
Nach Jahren persönlicher und kreativer Umbrüche legt Streams Of Blood mit „Vermaledeit“ am 18. Dezember ihr neues Album vor – ein Werk, das die Erfahrungen und Brüche seiner Entstehungszeit spürbar in sich trägt.
Fünf Jahre voller Veränderungen, Verluste und innerer Kämpfe haben ihre Spuren hinterlassen. „Vermaledeit“ ist das Ergebnis dieser Phase – intensiv, direkt und emotional aufgeladen.
Die Songs bewegen sich zwischen Melancholie und Nihilismus, zwischen Selbstzweifel und Befreiung. Roh und ungeschliffen aufgenommen, zeigt das Album den unverstellten Charakter seines Entstehungsprozesses – ehrlich, kompromisslos und ohne Rücksicht.
Das begleitende Artwork entstand in Zusammenarbeit mit Void Revelations und ergänzt die Musik um eine visuelle Dimension, die die Atmosphäre von „Vermaledeit“ treffend einfängt.
Ein Album, das aus persönlicher Dunkelheit hervorgegangen ist – und den Weg von Streams Of Blood konsequent weiterführt.
https://www.facebook.com/StreamsOfficial
HESSIAN
/ GOMOLD - "BLASPHEMOUS RITUAL IN THE UNHOLY UNDERWORLD..."Split Cassette Limited to 50 copies, hand numbered
Tracklist:
HESSIAN Side
01 - Ritual 1
02 - Ritual 2
GOMOLD Side
01 - A Hala´l Szele
02 - A Fekete Ko´r
Release date 12th october 2025
Out now
Split cassette - 8€
PRIMITIVE RAW BLACK METAL APOCALYPTIC CHAOS...
The filthy Murder Records and the rotten Southern Soundclash Records join forces once again to cruelly torment you with unholy noises extracted from the occult tombs in the graveyard to begin the ritual that invokes the hellish storms of chaos.
Hessian is a horde originating from the primitive cemeteries of Atlanta in the United States and which presents us with two funeral rituals with deadly rotten remains duly unearthed from the deep graves, where the abominable torments of cadaveric agony echo in our perverted subconscious with Extreme Black Noise.
Gomold is an unholy horde originating from the bowels of the ZBMK in Hungary and presenting us with the nefariousness of the black plague, here announced with the spreading the harmful odors, where the wind of death mercilessly annihilates this horrendous humanity with Hellish Black Metal nightmares.
The blasphemous altar of the occult arts is now duly prepared to present the apocalyptic ritual, where the coffins of Hessian and Gomold are open to receive the putrid remains of your insignificant existence, and which will be devoured by starving rats in this ritual of human misery, where the rotten, deadly remains prevail with eternal hate...
HESSIAN Line-Up
Laremy Wade: Guitars, Composition, Effects, Production....
Nyvrosk: Drums
https://hessian666.bandcamp.com/
GOMOLD Credits:
Studio, Recording, Mixing: Tas Bálint Pataki, Attila Pap
Made in the Zvgloian Cave.
Gomold belongs to the ZBMK.
Special Thanks:
Dániel “Schleki” Schlekman
Dávid Deák
Attila Csihar
Laremy Wade
András Ládi
Gergely Laky
GOMOLD Line-up:
Crotalos: Guitar, Vocals
Lucius: Drums
Big Chris: Bass, Vocals (backing)
https://gomold.bandcamp.com/
Official distribution in the European Division by Hellstore Europe and in the North American Division by Southern Soundclash Records & Guts And Blood Records
MURDER RECORDS NORTH AMERICAN DIVISION
https://www.facebook.com/southernsoundclash
https://gutsandblood.bandcamp.com/album/rotten-pages-magazine-compilation-vol-11
NOW I'VE DONE IT's last video for "Panache" saw them make history with the first-ever analog lyric video. This time, the band takes a decidedly different approach - Powerpoint.
The band recently announced the video on social media, asking, "Is it good? I like to think art is neither good or bad. Is it bad? Yes."
You be the judge. Stream "Jim-Jams" at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mmKi-BdE7kY
Watch the aforementioned video for "Panache" at : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E-zmb-WXgYw
An Ill Guest. The album is set for release on October 17.
Pre-order the album at : https://nowivedoneit.bandcamp.com/album/an-ill-guest
What, or who, is NOW I’VE DONE IT? Four words. One way to live.
NOW: The present. Be the Now.
I’VE: I. Have. Contract. Take ownership. Seize the Now.
DONE: What’s done is done, and what hasn’t been will become done. What has become done has become the present… which is Now.
IT: What is It? It is Everything. It is Now.
NOW I’VE DONE IT is an eclectic blend of avant-garde metal, swing, and punk-cabaret hailing from Philadelphia. Comprised of current and former members of Philadelphia progressive power metal band Lör, NiDi offers something for everyone, or nothing for no one.
Track
list:1. Disillusion
2. Dilly-Dally
3. Offering
4. Ruffled
5. Panache
6. Collywobbles
7. Muddled
8. Splinter
9. Jim-Jams
10. Kindling
Artwork painted by Eliran Kantor.
An Ill Guest was produced, mixed, mastered, and engineered by Peter Hraur.
Bio:
NOW I’VE DONE IT (stylized as NiDi) began in 2010 by high school friends, multi-instrumentalist Peter Hraur, and drummer Dan Reynolds. The two set out to create music that was a unique reflection of what they love about music: high energy but heavy, fun but dramatic, and funny without being a joke. With a rebellious DIY attitude, they scraped together whatever cheap recording equipment they could afford and put together their first demo of three avant-garde inspired metal tracks, aptly titled Rigamarole. The band would go on to spend years playing in the greater Philadelphia region, offering a theatrical, energetic, yet earnest live show, performing with such acts as Parius, Alustrium, Polkadot Cadaver, and more.
Peter and Dan took a "say yes" attitude while crafting An Ill Guest, resulting in 10 tracks filled to the brim with the kind of personality that can only result when two lifelong friends disregard convention and have a little too much fun in the writing room. Over the years of performing, the band has received phenomenal feedback, being described as "the most fun I've had at a live show," and inspiring listeners to dive into their own art with renewed energy.
The band’s hope is for this release to act as a radar to all those who want something a little different. It's bold and risk-taking, heavy and dramatic, but fun and extravagant. It's weird music for weird people.
The concept for a Polish-language Tenebris album dates back to 2013, when the initial framework for the song "Wieleci" was recorded. The creative process was extended over several years due to lineup changes. In November 2018, after further personnel shifts, the band was finally ready to start working on what would become “Kochanowski”.
Initially, the idea was to create an album based on Juliusz Slowacki’s poem Król Duch. However, as time passed and new literary paths and ideas emerged, the band’s focus shifted. It became clear that Slowacki, along with other prominent Polish poets like Adam Mickiewicz, was deeply connected to the figure of Jan Kochanowski. This connection was fully realised after reading Joanna Salomon’s book Latarka Gombrowicza.
The band's frontman, Szymon, immersed himself in Kochanowski's writings and came to a profound conclusion: Kochanowski’s epigrams (fraszki) were a deliberate labyrinth based on Pythagorean numerology, which in turn was derived from Hermes Trismegistus. This new perspective transformed Kochanowski from a simple, pastoral poet into a practitioner of what might be called magical arts. The idea of Kochanowski as a prophet figure, transcending even Mickiewicz, became central to the album's unapologetic title.
The album cover, a sketch by Jan Matejko depicting his vision of Jan Kochanowski, further supports this narrative. It suggests that popular, historical figures are often flattened in mass narratives, hiding a wealth of unexpected stories behind them.
The lyrics to Kochanowski feature poems by Jan Kochanowski, Juliusz Slowacki, Olga Jackowska and Adam Mickiewicz, adding to the album's rich, literary tapestry. The album also features special guests: Maciej Pasinski (ex-Sirrah, currently Pincer Consotrium) on backing vocals, jazz clarinettist Pawel Szamburski and Sylwia Levy.
Formed in Lódz, Poland in 1991, Tenebris is considered by many a cult Polish metal band. They began as a death metal act before incorporating progressive and jazz influences into their sound.
Tracklist: 1 - Kochanowski
2 - Kosy
3 - Popiel
4 - Sarmacya
5 - Perunowy
6 - Duch
7 - Wolarz
8 - Kreon
9 - Wieleci
10 - Szmaragdowy somnambulik
Tenebris recording lineup:
Siwy Jaszy - guitar / vocals / lyrics
Przemyslaw Dominiak - guitar / FX / keyboards
Grzegorz Graczyk - drums / samples
Bartek Polniak - bass
Guests:
Maciej Pasinski - backing vocals, growls on "Kochanowski" and "Perunowy"
Sylwia Levy - backing vocals on "Kreon"
Pawel Szamburski - clarinets on "Szmaragdowy Somnambulik"
The songs "Popiel" and "Perunowy" are fragments of Juliusz Slowacki's work, Król Duch. "Sarmacya" is part of Jan Kochanowski's Porporzec, and the end of "Wolarz" is a piece from Adam Mickiewicz's Dziady.
https://www.facebook.com/paganrecords
https://www.facebook.com/TenebrisAlpha
Minneapolis (MN) - Progressive/extreme metal outfit, KOSTNATĚNÍ, have released "KŘEHKÝ BŮH (FRAGILE GOD)," the second single from forthcoming album, PŘÍLIŠNOST (EXCESS).
Stream the song at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-a4EtGqMvyU
Přílišnost (Excess), the third album by KOSTNATĚNÍ, thoroughly destroys any remaining comparisons to the band’s contemporaries. Following up on 2023’s critically-acclaimed Úpal and its blend of technical black metal with Middle Eastern folk, KOSTNATĚNÍ has packed into this bizarre base an even stranger array of influences that must be heard to be believed. The band’s signature “highbrow” progressive riffs, now played on a uniquely alt-tuned guitar, cleverly interweave with a mix of “lowbrow” metal genres and moody synthesizers to create the band’s heaviest, most compact and violent songs to date. Continuing with the band’s introspective themes, Přílišnost (Excess) is dedicated to the suffocating, destructive pursuit of self-perfection. Lyrically and musically, it pushes beyond all limits.
Willowtip will release Přílišnost (Excess) November 7 on CD, vinyl, cassette and digital formats.
Pre-order:
https://www.willowtip.com/bands/details/kostnat-n.aspx
https://kostnateni.bandcamp.com/album/p-li-nost-excess
Track Listing
1. Dokonalé křišťálové město (Perfect Crystal City)
2. Křehký bůh (Fragile God)
3. Kostely byly mrakodrapy (Churches Were the Skyscrapers)
4. Zpět ke kmenům (Back to the Tribes)
5. Mrtvola Jupitera (Corpse of Jupiter)
6. Samotář (Loner)
7. Čelist utlačovatele k obrubníku (Jaw of the Oppressor to the Curb)
8. Znal jsem tě (I Knew You)
9. Dále zvenčí (Further from Outside)
10. Přílišnost (Excess)
Credits:
Kostnatění is D.L.
Drums by Joe Goldwater.
Additional vocal contributions by Mack.
Written and recorded from 2021-2024.
Mixed and mastered by D.L.
Drums recorded at Signaturetone by Adam Tucker.
Cover art and layout by Metastazis.
Thanks to the many voices that brought life to this work, especially Mack, The RIM, Tapekvlt, and Nat.
https://www.facebook.com/willowtip/
https://www.facebook.com/kostnateni/
Label: Independent ReleaseRelease date: december 5th 2025
Genre: Post Metal/Progressive Rock
For fans of: Tool | Alice In Chains | Katatonia | Pink Floyd | Killing Joke
In the January of 2024, Final Coil released their third album, The World We Inherited; the crowning glory of a triptych of records which began with their vibrant debut Persistence Of Memory and continued with the highly critically acclaimed The World We Left Behind For Others. While every Final Coil release represents a musical and lyrical achievement to be savoured and treasured, with The World We Inherited, the Leicester-based band took huge strides forward into awe-inspiring creative landscapes. Their most complete, challenging, and thought-provoking release, The World We Inherited was also Final Coil’s most successful album to date. As a result, the band found themselves in the esteemed pages of Prog magazine, bestriding the stage at Bloodstock Open Air, setting out on their first headline European trek; which included an incredible sold out show at the Supersonic Club in Paris; and a return to the Fusion Festival, where they appeared alongside Amplifier and The Von Hertzen Brothers. The world’s rock press were unanimous in their praise for The World We Inherited and the album finished 2024 in many Album Of The Year lists
The one thing that The World We Inherited wasn’t afforded in its original incarnation was a vinyl release; but now, after a great deal of thought and planning, Final Coil are delighted to finally give this incredible album that richly deserved honour. However, in keeping with their reputation for always trying to give fans the very best possible return for their money, a simple vinyl reissue was never going to be enough for Final Coil…hence the creation of The World We Inherited 2025 – Remastered And Expanded! Alongside a fresh, dynamic remaster of The World We Inherited – created specifically for vinyl by original album producer Russ Russell (Amorphis, The Wildhearts, Napalm Death etc), this new version of the album comes with no fewer than eleven additional tracks. There’s a complete live performance recorded at the Firebug in Leicester, never before heard demo tracks, as well as songs cut in preproduction, all available as a special digital download pack.
The World We Inherited itself remains a simply colossal album. A joy to revisit, its songs are still revealing more secrets nearly two years on from its original unveiling. Whereas the albums that preceded it examined our past, the societal failings that have brought us to our troubled present, The World We Inherited turns its gaze to the future, and the shadows of fear and division that bleed across its horizon. Inspired in no small part by a long and winding conversation with Killing Joke’s Jaz Coleman and the prophetic, dystopian fiction of George Orwell, The World We Inherited wanders through a murky, broken world of conspiracy theories, authoritarian politics, and chilling isolation. Yet, while the lyrics and concepts provide the framework for The World We Inherited, it’s the beautifully textured music that draws the listener into the world of Final Coil and enfolds them in a breathtaking experience encompassing overwhelming melancholy, fierce intensity, passion, terror, confusion and starlit glimmers of hope. Drawing on the textures of post-rock, the emotional drive of grunge, the fire of heavy rock, as well as the imaginative sorcery of progressive rock and metal the Final Coil sound is fresh, original and also rooted in an array of influences from across the musical spectrum. The fluid bass work of Jola Stiles both augments and anchors the entwined guitars of Phil Stiles and Richard Awdry, while the vibrant, instinctive drumming of Barry French steers the band through the exquisite song structures, as Phil’s emotive vocals tell each chapter of the unfolding tale.
The expanded element of this new edition is, in truth, a worthy release in its own right, far beyond the scope of most bonus tracks tagged onto ‘tour editions’ or rereleases. The live set from the Firebug in Leicester is a raw and fiery performance – the energy and power of Final Coil in the live environment captured in all its glory - taken straight from the desk, but then mixed and mastered by the frontman Phil Stiles. The previously unreleased ‘Evoking History’ and ‘Self Reflection’ are genuine treasures, exciting additions to the Final Coil canon, while the demos of ‘Humanity’ and ‘Stay With Me’ offer fascinating insights into the evolution of the songs. Available on a strictly limited edition splatter vinyl with digital download on December 5th, this is the perfect way to draw the opening trilogy of Final Coil’s story to a close…and prepare for the next chapter, which is not too far away.
Line-up:
Phil Stiles: Lead Vocals, Rhythm Guitar, Lead Guitar, Synths and Programming
Richard Awdry: Lead Guitar, Rhythm Guitar, Vocals and Programming
Jola Stiles: Bass Guitar
Drums on the album recorded by Barry French
Drums on live tracks by Dan Brown
Lead vocals, rhythm & lead guitar, synth, programming, sound effects, bass on demo tracks by Phil Stiles
Lead guitar on demo tracks by Richard Awdry
https://www.finalcoil.com/
https://www.facebook.com/finalcoil
Release date: october 10, 2025 - Worlwide
Label: Total Metal Records
The first re-release of the sixth full-length studio album by cult German Thrash Metal band.
Necronomicon made an honest attempt at a comeback with 2004's "Construction Of Evil". But "Revenge Of The Beast" it's damned well the best album the band have whipped up since 20 years prior! “Revenge Of The Beast” marks the 25th anniversary of the band’s existence, and although only the forbidding voice and riffs of frontman, Volker "Freddy" Fredrich, remains of the original fold, you wouldn’t know it by how remarkably similar it sounds to the band’s renowned late 80s classics!
The band is still drawing from the same well as their more famous peers Sodom and Destruction, but they do so with enough finesse to get the blood circulating and the limbs thrashing out in anger. Tempos are kept high, the songs are characteristically evil yet sincere trip into a realm of unspeakable horror, rather than the homeboy driven nonsense that many American Thrashers can’t seem to pull themselves out of. The guitars are savage and powerful, they sound potent enough to grind meat with. Freddy likewise sounds great, like a cousin to both Schmier and Angelripper, his sneering giving the music below all the authentic character it needs to charm the German Thrash Metal diehard. Freddy’s vocals tend to maintain a sort of 2-dimensional affect here, going back and forth between his signature Punk inspired shouts and an occultist chant while making really odd metaphors lyrically pagan imagery right out of a shaman ritual.
Necronomicon stands as the flawless D’Artagnan that avoided the mistakes of the Teutonic 3 Musketeer, and thus perhaps worthy of a greater level of respect in some sense. “Revenge Of The Beast” is a worthy and consistent new addition to a brilliant discography of quasi-melodic, riff oriented Thrashing goodness that would fare well against many of the albums of the late 80s.
Crushing aggressive old school pure Teutonic Thrash Metal! Pure Necronomicon!!
Tracklist:
Side A
1. Magic Forest
2. Haunted
3. Warfare
4. Blood Sky
5. Who Dies?
6. Skull & Bone
Side B
1. Nightstalker
2. On Pain of Death
3. Refugee
4. Commit Suicide
5. War in the Cradle
6. One Universe
2024 remastered, limited edition coloured vinyl in soft-touch laminated cover with embossed band logo, including completely renewed artwork and printed innersleeve with full lyrics restored for the first time.
https://totalmetal.metalscraprecords.com/
Now
available - NOMAD SNAKEPIT PRODUCTIONS proudly presents:Arkæon (Dk) - “Når Bjerge Bliver til Støv”
A pact has been made with some of the pioneers from the Danish Black Metal scene!
Hailing from the nefarious cradle associated with names such as Múspellzheimr, Tongues, Denial of God and Draug, Arkæon is a three-headed beast that will grasp you by the balls like no other has for a long time. A totally unearthly and outbalanced masterpiece of Black Metal mayhem this is!
“Når Bjerge Bliver til Støv” was in fact first created as a demo, following the band’s album “Parasit” (released in 2022 by I, Voidhanger Records). However, too good to remain half in the shadows as a mere demotape, Arkæon decided to join forces with Nomad Snakepit Productions and have this amazing work enhanced with an exclusive bonus track from the same recording sessions, to be re-emerged as an LP, summing up to over 29 minutes of playtime.
Thus we are now presenting a limited and exclusive release on vinyl only: 50 copies black vinyl and 150 on super marble black/white vinyl.
Arkæon prove that – even in 2025 – there is still a LOT of ground to explore!
Doom Cult Commando (De) - "Das Erwachen Der Schlange"
Prepare to meet thy doom! A new Black Metal horde has emerged from German soil!
Infernal K. (from Desaster) has assembled two dedicated comrades, with the aim to create some uncompromising abyssal form of Black Metal!
Despite of having been built around a very traditional BM core, it is not a straightforward task to describe Doom Cult Commando’s music, as it takes the listener as easily into the direction of Moonblood, Katharsis and old Dodheimsgard as it goes back to the bestial primitiveness of Blasphemy. The mindfuck is then complete as you find the vocals venturing between the spheres of Urfaust and Attila's vocals on De Mysteriis...
“Das Erwachen Der Schlange” is the band’s very first output, and Nomad Snakepit was given the honour of releasing it on vinyl! We are doing 200 copies only (black vinyl), with side B laser-printed.
Bezwering (NL) – "Dwalingen"
From the smouldering ashes of Wederganger, the foul entity Bezwering came into being in 2018, invoking the darkest spirits from the corpse-filled soil of their native Gelderland.
After one demo, a split EP and two albums on Ván Records, 2025 marks the return for the trio Alfschijn, Onmens and MR.
With this release, Bezwering wanders off from its usual path, delving into two occult mysteries from the Dutch Veluwezoom area.
Two brand new hymns have thus been pressed as an exclusive 7” picture EP, limited to 200 copies, featuring a folded sleeve insert and awesome artwork done by Warhead.
Bezwering plays Undeath Metal exclusively!
Shatterer (Swe) – “Fire”
Carrying deep scars from the obscure and truly threating black metal scene of the early 1990's, a time when the craft was sincere, passionate, burning and hungry, comes this cassette EP by an individual firmly rooted in that very soil.
"Fire" echoes those ancient sentiments whilst emanating new sparks kindling the undying flames.
This is the debut solo-endeavour of Mörk (MALIGN, WATAIN, SVARTSYN and more)
A tribute to the ancient sonic and ideological inferno yet with an unmistakable, rabid and unique expression.
This embodiment of true BM underground is strictly limited to 100 copies on tape!
https://www.facebook.com/NomadSnakepit/
Hello,this
Jan of LAVADOME PRODUCTIONS with a news submission regarding the
first single of the upcoming LP by Spain's death metal band INFRAHUMANO.
INFRAHUMANO release first single of forthcoming album . Spain’s death metal battalion INFRAHUMANO is set to unleash its second studio album, "Depths of Suffering", on October 31st via Lavadome Productions.
The first single, “Battalion of Darkness,” is now available for streaming:
https://lavadome.bandcamp.com/track/battalion-of-darkness
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CLZZq4c1idU
"Depths of Suffering" delivers nine tracks of punishing death metal darkness, channeling the decadent nature of the genre through Infrahumano’s own grit. Recorded and mixed at La Cumbre Studios and mastered by Greg Wilkinson at Earhammer Studios, the album pushes the band’s sonic vision further into the cavernous depths.
https://store.lavadome.org
https://linktr.ee/infrahumano_DM
Listen to Denial album on streaming services: https://push.fm/fl/serpent-god-denial
The band comments:
”Denial -album is a manifestation of hopelessness and cynicism. The end is coming; If there's a light it is always surrounded by endless darkness. The 9 songs are here, so the truth won't be forgotten.
Denial was recorded, mixed and mastered during 2023 and 2024. All music and lyrics by Samu Männikkö, arrangements by Serpent God.”
Biography:
Serpent God is a band formed 2023 in Iisalmi, Finland. The birth is heavily related to Se, josta ei puhuta -band’s writing process; lots of material were created that didn’t fit in the spectrum of Se, josta ei puhuta. In general, the material was more slow-paced and more eerie. However, the mentioned material was also way too good to be deleted, so therefore another output was needed, so Serpent God was born. Different branches grow from a tree with strong roots. Serpent God has its foundation in extreme metal, but there are also heavy influences from post-rock, doom and smaller splashes of more avantgarde sounds.
Track
list:1. denial
2. beneath
3. repent
4. revelation
5. alive
6. sermon
7. oblivion
8. keyhole
9. void
Album cover by Heidi Hyvärinen
Note that all song titles are intentionally written in lowercase
Line-up:
Samu Männikkö - Vocals, guitars and keyboards
Juho-Pekka Lappalainen - Bass
Jimi Myöhänen – Drums
https://www.facebook.com/serpentgodband
The critical response to the band's previous album, Woe, was nothing short of phenomenal! Black Metal Daily called it "An absolutely fucking herculean masterstroke" (10/10), while Metal-Only minced no words in dubbing it a "Masterpiece" (10/10). As such, the anticipation for the epic follow-up, The Sleeping City, has been sky high!
The Sleeping City, AN ABSTRACT ILLUSION’s third full-length album, utilizes their unique blend of progressive death metal and black metal with arpeggiating synths, wistful drones and vast soundscapes, harkening back to the era of 80’s sci-fi soundtracks. Being the band’s most atmospheric and heavy work to date, the album explores the depths of the human psyche and suffering. A decrepit yet monumental landmark, the sleeping city awaits ahead. Will you enter?
The band comments on the forthcoming album:
“When we compose an album we don't want it to just be a collection of random songs, we want a holistic theme coursing through the album's veins. When writing The Sleeping City we wanted to explore what the soundtrack to a dystopian sci-fi film, such as Blade Runner or Terminator, would sound like if it were written by a death metal band.
For The Sleeping City, we took inspiration from acts such as Depeche Mode, My Bloody Valentine, Kite, Ólafur Arnalds and Boards of Canada, pushing us to expand and refine our sound palette. Going from the long-song format of Woe, it was a fun challenge to once again write self-contained songs with a clear beginning and end.
During the creation of this album we worked with a great team of collaborators. Produced by the band’s own Karl Westerlund, The Sleeping City was once again mixed and mastered by Robin Leijon. Drums were recorded and produced by Jakob Herrmann (Devin Townsend, Evergrey, VOLA, Vildhjärta) at the legendary Top Floor Studios in Gothenburg, who has captured some of our all-time favorite drum tones. The gorgeous artwork, a homage to early black metal's painted artworks, was done by Alex Eckman-Lawn (Horrendous, Afterbirth, Woe, Nero Di Marte). We also worked with amazing musicians who provided us with beautiful strings and vocals.
With The Sleeping City we truly feel we’ve elevated our craft beyond anything we’ve done before and can’t wait for its release. Thank you all for your continued support!”
Willowtip will release The Sleeping City on October 17. The album will be available on CD, Limited Longbox CD, 2xLP vinyl, and digital formats.
Pre-order:
https://bit.ly/tsc-willowtip
https://anabstractillusion.bandcamp.com/album/the-sleeping-city
Track Listing:
1. Blackmurmur
2. No Dreams Beyond Empty Horizons
3. Like A Geyser Ever Erupting
4. Frost Flower
5. Emmett
6. Silverfields
7. The Sleeping City
Line-up:
Christian Berglönn - Lead Vocals
Robert Stenvall - Keyboards, Vocals
Karl Westerlund - Guitars, Bass
Isak Nilsson - Drums, Background Vocals
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Dear
Friends in the Press and Media worldwide.We're proud to announce one of our
greatest releases ever. American nuclear black industrial weapon URANIUM returns
to embody industrial music’s most terrifying triumph. In its life-entombing
thirty six minutes the band's brand new album “CORROSION OF
EXISTENCE” takes the mysterious one man band’s concept of nuclear
devastation to its most harrowing and inevitable conclusions, unfolding five
new monstrous tracks of plutonium-fueled auditory terror that will dominate
tyrannical above and beyond anything that the most lawless frontier of extreme
industrial has ever fathomed or imagined.The immense album has been teased by reliable German experimental/extreme music blog Veil of Sound, who in premiering the song “Descent Into Entropic Death” have asked themselves "could this be one of the best records ever released via Sentient Ruin? Answer: yes”, and further elaborating “imagine Merzbow had mated with Gnaw their Tongues and are being midwifed by Teitanblood and Escotrilihum - then you get an idea of how utterly disastrous and gloriously mindblowing Uranium is!” - you can check out their feature and listen to the track here https://veilofsound.com/2025/10/09/Song_Premiere-Uranium.html
An immense industrial and blackened noise construct inspired by acts like Godflesh, Swans, Brighter Death Now, Gnaw Their Tongues, and Merzbow levitates out of a world-ending idealization, colliding with excoriations of techno and breakcore as well as with black/death metal influences from bands like Teitanblood, Portal and Irkallian Oracle into an unimaginable cauldron of destruction. Like an unstoppable chain reaction that has evaded any containment, “Corrosion of Existence” exponentially escalates the destructive yield of its black/death metal-inspired 2023 predecessor album “Pure Nuclear Death”, transmuting its never-before-heard sonic assault into Uranium’s most oppressive and inescapable conquest. A gigantic gaping void is blown out into the architecture of existence, revealing a massive radioactive wound seared with layer upon layer upon layer of caustic sequences and smoldering synth tapestries. A downpour of robotic samples pounds like radioactive rain falling from a nuclear maelstrom, engulfing the biosphere and sending a gigantic swath of fallout to travel horizonless, burying everything in a suffocating sarcophagus of molten corium and melted concrete. Torrents of gnarled, sampled guitars and bass compound the destruction, while the album's tectonic drum racks push its cataclysmic yield into world-ending upheaval, as a roaring vault of coiling death grunts and apocalyptic proclamations invoke a god-like idealization of death itself. Every composite element of existence from single nucleuses, to atoms, to organic molecules and compounds like cells and DNA, all the way to planet-sized ecosystems are destroyed and vaporized in an onslaught of ionizing death radiating from Uranium’s all-devouring pandemonium.
“Corrosion of Existence” is scheduled for a November 7 2025 on LP, CD, cassette and digital formats worldwide via Sentient Ruin, all pre-orderable now via all our channels
Thank you as always for your time and attention given to our releases.Sincerely, Sentient Ruin
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The experimental ritual dark ambient band KATHODOS has unveiled a new music video for their track "THE DARK PRIESTS". The song is featured on their album “PARASOMNIA: PAVOR NOCTURNUS”, which is set to be released on CD on 28 October 2025 via Rune Serpent Europa. The limited-edition CD will include a 4-page booklet and will have a pressing of 500 copies.
Watch the video for "The Dark Priests" via ReGen Mag: https://regenmag.com/news/regen-premiere-kathodos-delves-into-pagan-and-occult-imagery-with-latest-video-from-upcoming-album-release-on-rune-serpent-europa/
According to Kathodos, "'The Dark Priests' is a song meant to paint a nightmare of the darkest hue. Influenced by a scene in Stanley Kubrick's 1999 film, 'Eyes Wide Shut', the track intends to transport the listener to an active occult ritual. Images of pagan masks, dark thrones, black staffs and sacrifice are conjured while the blasphemous hymn is performed by the dark priests. The listener will decide whether they wish to escape from this nightmare or if they are seduced by what they experience during the ritual. The music video features the latter two-thirds of the track. All footage contained in the video is taken from the 1922 silent film, 'Häxan'. The visuals, the concept, and the acting from the film compliments the song perfectly."
Kathodos previously released music videos for the tracks “Hanging Tree” (Spotify), the catchiest number on the album with imagery from ‘La Vie et la Passion de Jesus Christ’, a French 1903 silent film, and “A Memory Dwindles…” (Spotify), which is a song about a person haunted by a horrifying memory of seeing a child falling off a rooftop and features footage from the 1920 silent film, The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari.
“Parasomnia: Pavor Nocturnus” is meant to be experienced as a sequence of strange dreams. It comprises a listening journey of confusing, dark, beautiful, scary, comical, twisted, psychotic, and bizarre dreams. The album takes the listener on a dark and sometimes terrifying journey of strange voices, bizarre sounds, beautiful moments, maddening architecture, and intricate instrumentation. It is highly unique, making use of hypnotising drones, occult rituals, odd lyrics, and hidden meanings. Listeners will hear something new each time they play the album.
Kathodos, the man behind the project, conceptualised the band in 2019 as an "experiment in darkness". Having previously performed as a rock musician, he sought to create something darker. The album's atmosphere was conjured from the best fragments of his dreams and the worst fragments of his nightmares. The entire album was composed in the spring of 2021 after lying dormant for nearly two years. Following another period of latency, most of the instrumentation and vocals were recorded in the spring of 2022. A difficult period in late 2022 delayed the project until 2023, when the rest of the album was finally recorded. Lavinia was recruited in late 2023 to provide soprano, spoken word vocals, and guitar on a few tracks. Kathodos also produced, mixed, and mastered the album in late 2023 and early 2024. After gaining a strong following from the few people who happened upon the initial release, Kathodos signed with Rune Serpent Europa in 2025 to reach a wider audience.
Kathodos is a studio-only project and does not perform live. A second album is currently in the works. The band has also appeared on two official compilations released by Rune Serpent Europa: Laibach Tribut - Schlecht Und Ironisch, for which Kathodos covered the Laibach song "White Law" and Saturno Butto tribute “The Five Senses”, contributing the track "Death & Rebirth".
Pre-order the CD version of “Parasomnia: Pavor Nocturnus” via The
Circle Music (worldwide distributor for this release): https://thecirclemusic.gr/product-category/distributed-stuff/?filter_artist-name=kathodosKathodos’ “Parasomnia: Pavor Nocturnus” is recommended for fans of Nurse With Wound, Coil and Current 93.
Tracklist:
1. Phantom of the Throne Room
2. A Memory Dwindles…
3. …Window
4. The Dark Priests
5. Hanging Tree
6. Message Sent to Earth
Kathodos are:
Kathodos – all instrumentation, vocals, lyrics, sounds, composition, production, mixing and mastering
except:
Lavinia - soprano, spoken word and guitar
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UNREDEEMER – “PITY”
Release date: 26.09.2025 Genre : Death/Blackened death groove metal
Record label/distribution partner : Self released
Recording/mixing: Harri Hyytiäinen
Mastering studio : Niklas Piispala // Norppa Audio
Unredeemer is a Finnish death metal band formed in 2019.
In a world filled with false prophets and promises of redemption—offering an easy way out of pain and trouble—we offer Unredemption!
Unredeem yourself!
Become your own savior. Redemption was sold to you as a way to take responsibility from your hands—but why would you give it away?
By giving it away, you give your life away.
Reject redemption.
Unredeem yourself!
Musically, Unredeemer draws inspiration from classic death metal acts such as Death, Morbid Angel, Carcass and Slayer, with a healthy dose of modern thrash/death acts such as Decapitated, Cattle Decapitation, Amon Amarth and Devil Driver.
So far, the band has released one EP in 2020 titled 4-19-23, and one full-length album, Word Become Flesh, released in 2022.
On July 18th 2025 the band released their new single titled Shame, and
On September 26th 2025 the single titled Pity.
PITY reflects on the sorrow embedded in nostalgia. It speaks to the hidden cost of joy: the ache of remembering, the wound of beauty once lived. The lyrics suggest that to feel deeply is to suffer deeply—but that this suffering is not a flaw, but a mark of having lived fully.
The song condemns those who close themselves off from joy for fear of its inevitable aftermath, portraying them as lost souls, blind to the divine presence hidden in pain.
Through mythical imagery and a sense of spiritual reckoning, Pity elevates suffering as sacred—a necessary consequence of ecstasy, and perhaps even its proof.
Musically PITY continues the darker turn started with Shame, both musically and lyrically. Switching from high pitched screams to guttural, almost spoken parts, and wrapping up with pained screams, the musical and vocal performance reflect the lyrical theme.
Line up:
Olli Hänninen [Drums]
Sami Lehtonen [Bass]
Pekka Paasikivi [Guitar]
Mika (Nisu) Niskala [Guitar]
Saša Pul [Vocals]
https://www.facebook.com/unredeemer.band
OLD YEAR – “NO DISSENT”
Label: Apocalyptic WitchcraftRelease date: october 24th 2025
Genre: Drone/Death/Doom Metal
For fans of: Sunrot | Azell | Evoken | Khanate
“There will be no curiosity, no enjoyment of the process of life. All competing pleasures will be destroyed. But always… there will be the intoxication of power… the sensation of trampling on an enemy who is helpless. If you want a picture of the future, imagine a boot stamping on a human face - forever. ”- George Orwell, 1984
I used to have words I wanted to say, opinions I wanted to voice. I believed fervently in right and wrong, in a morality that gave meaning to all I did. I used to have thoughts about…about…so many things. I know I stood for something and against something. But it has all drained away; down the tubes, through the wires, into the watching mechanical eyes. I am an empty vessel yet I make no noise. All is as it should be. I must sleep now. I’m not meant to be awake. I must sleep now…
Old Year have existed since 2017, initially as a two piece, in the murky shadows of the Boise, Idaho underground music scene…behind closed doors, a rumour, almost a secret. But in 2021, their line-up fleshed out to a trio, the band crawled out from their cellar stronghold into a post lockdown world and on to the stage, unleashing the insidious horror of the droning doom death that had sustained them in their isolation. In 2023 an eponymous 10 minute single became their first release – an immersion into the slow death of humanity. An ocean away Apocalyptic Witchcraft were drawn to the “uniquely desolate voice” of Old Year and now the first results of that new alliance are ready to be set loose.
No Dissent is a four track album of colossal weight, an agonised crawl through a parched, dystopian hellscape. ‘Death Frequency’ begins this trip into suffocating, bleak emotion…an insectile drone of guitars above slow, staggering drum beats carrying deep, suppurating vocal intonations – pronouncements of doom from a long dead throat. Will, desire, motivation and belief bleed slowly from your body, replaced by a black ichor of hopelessness fed into your veins to the sound of a scream of agony and despair, drawn out for eternity. Worlds die in the spaces between the chords of ‘Rotting Illusion’ and Old Year tighten their grip around your spirit, dragging you deeper into their claustrophobic embrace. There’s no moment to breathe as you slide into the maw of ‘Mechanical Birth’ where the threat becomes more direct, more immediate. This track, this movement in this grand symphony of suffering, is not content to let you drown. It moves towards you with hooks in hand…inescapable. And finally ‘Lock Step’; so oppressive you feel yourself dissolving beneath the awesome mass of Old Year. When it’s all over movement feels impossible. It takes time for the shadow of Old Year to slip from your skin, for its hold on your mind to release. And you’re left with a hunger…an addiction to the lethargic torment you have just escaped.
Adorned in bleak and tortured artwork, No Dissent will be presented to the world by Apocalyptic Witchcraft on October 24th. A vision, a warning, a promise… asphyxiating and soul crushing. Approach Old Year’s gifts with care – the future is bleak indeed.
Presale link: https://orcd.co/apw052
Line-up:
Robert Taylor Roark – Guitars/Vocals
Skyler Rezendes - Bass
Jered Veeneman - Drums
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One of Australia's best known death metal bands, Depravity awaken from their slumber to release a new full length that promises to be just as good if not better than their superbly received earlier albums. Their music is a perfect confluence of old school and contemporary death metal with brutal and technical death metal influences. It's some of the best death metal you'll hear of late! Two songs from the album are streaming and you can check them out on Bandcamp at https://depravitydeath.bandcamp.com/album/bestial-possession
DEPRAVITY – “BESTIAL POSSESSION”
For
fans of : Morbid
Angel, Suffocation, Deicide, Hate Eternal, Hour of
Penance, Nile, DemiurgonAustralian death metal titans Depravity emerge after a gap of five long years. Having a flawless and consistent discography, they pick up from where they left off ensuring that things remain that way as they proceed to add more nuance and colour to their brand of music on their latest album titled "Bestial Possession". Maintaining the same line-up, they are able to retain their sound while fleshing out their compositions, proving that they can not only rampage with abandon at will but also showcase their musicianship in a more controlled environment. At this point in their career, Depravity's music has become fairly amalgamated - rooted in the old school sound but not necessarily sounding old school, with the gradual incorporation of more brutal and technical death metal influences having a slightly contemporary edge. One thing is certain - they function perfectly as a unit and are able to create devastating death metal at any given time and this time things are no different. They exude sheer class, confidence, and maturity, and death metal fans are definitely in for a treat before the tumultuous year ends.
Line up
Louis Rando (Impiety, The Furor) - Drums
Lynton Cessford (Iniquitous Monolith) - Guitar
Jamie Kay (ex-The Ritual Aura) - Vocals
Ainsley Watkins (ex-Scourge) - Bass
Jarrod Curley (Pathogen) - Guitar
Artwork by Paolo Girardi (Cryptopsy, Skaphos)
Track listing
1. Engulfed in Agony
2. Eunuch Maker
3. Call to the Fallen
4. Awful Mangulation
5. Rot in the Pit
6. Aligned With Satan
7. Blinding Oblivion
8. Legacy
9. Catastrophic Contagion
Official release date - November 21st, 2025
Thanks a lot for your support! Kunal Choksi (label owner) Transcending Obscurity
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VII
VITIUM unveil
the second single from their debut album out on October 31st, 20025.It's "SUPERBIA / LUCIFERO" and it's available on YouTube with a lyric video created by Stefano Mastronicola.
Here is the link: https://youtu.be/o6QEFHPwV0Q
With Daniele Laurenti (Kryuhm), Giampi Tomezzoli (Kryuhm, Epitaph) and Daniele Pedrollo (Kayleth), the pillars of the project, we see the precious presence of John Goldfinch (L'IMPERO DELLE OMBRE) on vocals and Dario Vicariotto (IV SIGILLO) on lead guitar.
So the band's mission continues, exploring the world of sin, distancing itself from Christian teachings and offering a personal vision of the seven deadly sins, giving voice to their Demons with a magic fusion of Dark Occult sound a la DEATH SS and PAUL CHAIN, with the European Doom, of Italian Progressive Rock elements mixed to independent Rock and to 80's Darkwave.
VII VITIUM are ready to welcome you into their sinful world
Pre-order LP and deluxe edition now at: https://t.ly/TGN78
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A new song and lyric video from NYC doom trio PRECIOUS BLOOD is now streaming! "EL MUERTE" is the third single off the band's full-length debut album, FALSE PROPHETS.
Watch the lyric video for "El Muerte" at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OFdPTWqJsns
False Prophets is set for release on October 29.
Fully formed in 2024, PRECIOUS BLOOD brings together three veterans of the NYC scene - AJ – guitar, vocals (Jesus Knevil, Snake Canyon), Dave Kramer – bass, vocals (Blood Feast, Suaka, Stanley), and Grace Perez – drums, vocals (The Wickedexorcist). The band’s shared love of doom and underground metal is expressed in an unholy concoction of rum-soaked riffs, brutal lyrics, and mystical tribal sounds.
With a signature sound best described as Blackened Caribbean Doom, PRECIOUS BLOOD delivers a unique blend of doom and thrash metal influenced tone, mixed with lyrical themes that draw profound inspiration from the enduring spirit of the Caribbean, shaped by brutal history of colonization, unwavering resilience of its people, and exploration of the darker aspects of human existence, including death, contemplation of mortality and the complexities of human suffering.
For fans of monstrous riffs, horror-inspired visuals, and genre-bending metal.
Tracklist:1) False Prophets
2) Bludgeoned & Charred
3) Footsteps of Babylon
4) Shadow of the Cross
5) Cemetery Burn
6) Old Man Abaddon
7) El Muerte
8) Whore’s Grave
False Prophets was recorded and mixed by Joe Hogan at Captain’s Cove Catskills Studios with mastering and additional engineering by AJ Tissian (The Wave Lab). The album was produced by Joe Hogan and PRECIOUS BLOOD. Album cover photo by Mia. Cover layout by PRECIOUS BLOOD.
Line-Up:
AJ -Guitar, Vocals
Grace Perez - Drums, Backing Vocals
Dave Kramer - Bass, Backing Vocals
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The
release of "DUSKETHA", the new album from Italian
Progressive Rock veterans GOAD, is just around the corner,
coming Friday, October 10th. Today, we present the second track from the
album, "Yes It Was Love (Message From A Cathedral)", whose music
video is available at https://youtu.be/0xd6DABASJ4"Dusketha," available as a double CD and digital download, represents a captivating musical journey. Featuring 18 tracks, nearly two hours of pure art, it gives voice to the breath of lost poems where each note is a fragment of eternity.
The driving force and soul of the band, Maurilio Rossi, once again inspired by the greats of Anglo-American poetry such as Keats, Poe, Lovecraft, Masters, and Graham, after a career spanning over 50 years, manages to surprise us, and does so in the most sublime way possible.
GOAD, the history of Italian Prog!
"Dusketha" is available in PRE-ORDER at: https://t.ly/BkVeb
Tracklist
Disc 1
1. Yes It Was Love (Message From A Cathedral)
2. One Of These Days (Is There Still Day)
3. Alone Man In Empty Room
4. Poor Skull (Reverend Brothers)
5. Daisy' Rock
6. To An After Time My Harmonies
7. And Still We'll Dance Into The Light Of Heaven
8. My Feet In The Breaking Wave Sundown
9. Give It Not A Tear
Disc 2
1. Stop And Consider Life Is But A Day
2. While I Kiss To The Melody (Night Sleepy Eyes)
3. Hush My Love (Lullaby For A Woman)
4. The Speed Of My Nightmares
5. Let Out Song
6. Finally Remembering I'm Dead
7. Garden With Spectral Gleams
8. Foxsteps On My Nylon Guitar
9. The Woodkeeper, A Collar Of Red (bonus track)
This is what Maurilio wanted to tell us about the journey that led to the birth of this new creation: "Dusketha" for me represents a sort of sonorous ritual between poetry and shadow, the sound of an inner twilight, where poetry merges with unconventional harmonies and sometimes visionary arrangements.
The primordial idea for this album is the product of a journey that began in 1993... With it, I tried to give a sound to the original texts of John Keats, Edgar Lee Masters, H.P. Lovecraft, E.A. Poe, Jorie Graham, and others, and to do so, I searched for a warm, vibrant sound. After various experiments, aided by Max Cirone and his vast experience, we came to the conclusion that we needed to return to the use of "old" instruments and production methods, such as the Maxell UD 25-120 magnetic tape and the Akai GX4000D recorder, as well as the use of "tape bounce" to give the whole thing a "vintage" aesthetic. I must admit that the result was surprising, and I'm convinced that whoever listens to it will be transported into a deep and immersive experience like rarely happens."
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Label: H-MusicRelease date: october 17th 2025
Genre: Symphonic Metal
For fans of: Epica | Leaves’ Eyes | After Forever | Sirenia
My past is a place of shadows, of formative monsters that I have tried to run from but never left behind. They have shaped me and I have allowed them to. They gave me a structure, a framework and a shield. But you have unlocked each door that I have closed about my heart and let the light shine upon a version of myself I had almost forgotten. And I must make him stronger. I must draw him from the dark until he can stand beside you and let the monsters crumble into dust and become lost upon the wind. I must heal this broken mind…
After the powerful impact of their In this Silence EP, released in the summer, innovative Hungarian symphonic metal troupe Meteora are now set to unveil the second part in a previously announced trilogy of EPs – Broken Mind. While Atanathos webzine hailed In this Silence for setting “a new standard for contemporary symphonic metal”, Broken Mind manages to surpass that intriguing release, sounding even more accomplished, assured and supremely confident. Meteora are ready to lead us further into their kingdom of romance, magic, tragedy and hope.
Devil dancing keys over dark and storm-tossed riffs, fierce energy and grand drama usher in Broken Mind’s first single and opening, title track. Composer and keyboard player Atilla Király describes the song as having “a really special place in all of our hearts” and its wonderful melodies and powerfully contrasting vocal styles make for a dynamic and thrilling beginning to this new collection of songs. ‘Morningstar’ follows, slipping from enchanting melodies to driving, heavy sections with rampant guttural vocals, the sublimely managed shifts in mood and tempo epitomising the Meteora sound. There is so much happening in these songs that they feel like true symphonies, with surprises and secrets revealed keeping you on the edge of your seat. ‘Elysion’ seems to step from the pages of history with its lilting melody, transportative and emotive and Atilla Király takes the vocal lead on this darkly hued power metal piece, his rich, smooth tones working to exemplary affect. Broken Mind’s crowning glory however comes with its final, epic track. A drama worthy of a stage play, ‘In My Name’ evolves into ever more splendid forms, layers of sound are added, layer upon layer and all three vocalists are at their superlative best. Featuring some truly excellent riffs and a sense of real depth and substance, ‘In My Name’ is surely one of Meteora’s greatest ever songs. Broken Mind is an immensely satisfying and rewarding sonic experience that leaves the listener with a feeling of incredible anticipation for what the final part of this trilogy of EPs may bring…
Working with recording engineer Balázs Pálfi (Türböwitch etc) and utilising the mixing and mastering skills of Nino Helfrich (Thrash Cult, Traces Of A Life etc), Dmitry Kim (Khors, Arhat etc) and Joel Wanasek (Machine Head, Carnation, Dååth etc) Meteora have captured the perfect sound for Broken Mind – textured, powerful and resonant – while the impactful EP cover art was brought to life by Dronicon Films (Swallow The Sun, Katatonia, October Tide etc). The ‘Broken Mind’ single is available now, accompanied by a video created in association with Kill Monday Management and the full EP will arrive on October 17th via H-Music Hungary.
Line-up:
Noémi Holló – vocals
Máté Fülöp – bass, growls
Gábor Kása – drums
Dániel Baranya – guitars
Dániel Schreiber – guitars
Atilla Király – keys, vocals
Backing vocals from the Meteora choir – assembled and conducted by Ádám Attila Kurucz
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Finnish melodic death metal act OBSCURE FATE is about to release their debut album 'SHADES OF A DYING WORLD'. The release date is announce later by Inverse Records.
The first single 'AGE OF DELUSION' is unleashed today and it's available here: https://push.fm/fl/obscure-fate-age-of-delusion
The band comments:
"Age of Delusion" is a dystopian and cynical view of the modern world. It criticizes those in power (politicians, the media, religion) who manipulate the masses with lies, fear, and illusions. The truth is lost, and freedom is just an illusion. The song is both a warning and an accusation. Who benefits from all this, and why are people blind to it?"
Biography:Obscure Fate was originally formed in 2008 in Paltamo, Finland, as the solo project of guitarist and songwriter Kaleva Kovalainen. In 2009, drummer Jari Keränen and bassist Petri Möttönen joined, giving the songs their first real band form. Shortly after, guitarist Joni Moisanen and vocalist Tapio Möttönen became official members, and together the group arranged dozens of tracks for full band performances. From the very beginning, Tapio handled the lyrics, with Petri contributing to the song Spectral Exile.
The current lineup was completed in 2019 when bassist Antti Möttönen replaced Petri. Musically, Obscure Fate is rooted in traditional melodic death metal, though elements of thrash and classic heavy metal also find their way into the band’s sound. Kaleva’s prolific songwriting provided a strong foundation for the band, while the lyrics explore themes of social criticism, fictional storytelling, and inner struggles.
In 2021, Obscure Fate released their first EP. Recording sessions for their debut full-length album began soon after, but due to various setbacks the process turned into a long and seemingly endless project. Finally, in April 2025, the band reached the final stages of completing the album, marking an important milestone in their journey. The debut album 'Shades of a Dying World' is set to be released later in 2026 via Inverse Records.
Line-up:
Kaleva Kovalainen, Guitars
Tapio Möttönen, Vocals
Jari Keränen, Drums
Joni Moisanen, Guitars, Backing Vocals
Antti Möttönen, Bass
https://obscurefate.net
https://www.facebook.com/ObscureFateBand
TEMPLE
MIST – “O SPIRITUS, QUI IN HOC LOCO ADSUM, AUDI ME ET EXAUDI PRECĒS MEAS”
(TAPE) Release date: 1st of November 2025
TEMPLE MIST emerges from the cryptic depths of the Netherlands, conjuring a storm of ancient rituals. Born from sinister energies, the project draws its inspiration from the obscure demo-era black metal of Greece’s legendary Necromantia and Abruptum. Ritualistic, primitive, obscure and sinister: TEMPLE MIST channels the spirit of black metal’s early days.
Death, necromancy, and darkness run through every sound, invoking eldritch rituals meant to summon ancient malvolent spirits. The second album, ‘O Spiritus, qui in hoc loco adsum, audi me et exaudi preces meas’, weaves a tapestry of harrowing improvisational drums and bass guitars. Haunted by analogue synths and strangled howling of the dead.
Songs
Part 1
Part 2
All songs by M. De Jong
More info
The songs can be played in radio shows from November 27th.
The band is open for interviews immediately.
About De Pankraker Records
De Pankraker was born in the depths of the underground, a rebellious radio program that delved into a cluster of metal sub-genres known for their daring sonic and visual transgressions. By 2022, it had expanded its reach with a magazine, and in 2023, it emerged from the shadows with its own festival. In 2024, we proudly unveiled De Pankraker Records, delving even deeper into the abyss with a distro and label.
We're all about serving up dishes that are cold and old-school. No fancy stuff, no technicalities, and definitely no triggered drums.
https://depankraker.be/
Click the following link to watch/listen: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7j2xnE1Qpls
Lifeforce Records will release Bitter Lucid Truth on October 24! The EP will be available on limited 12" splatter vinyl, CD Digipak, ultra-limited cassette , and digital formats.
Pre-order/Pre-save the EP at: https://orcd.co/valletta_blt
There’s a palpable sense of urgency in Bitter Lucid Truth.
Valletta’s second proper release embraces what guitarist and singer Keenan Carroll describes as “anger, repulsion and intolerance toward the current political landscape.” But for all its confrontational inspiration, it’s also one of the year’s most thrilling metal releases.
With Bitter Lucid Truth, the Raleigh, N.C. quartet of Carroll, drummer Justin Valletta, bassist Cody Rogers, and guitarist/backing vocalist Will Goodyear, churn negative emotions into forceful, dynamic and “just genuinely pissed-off” outbursts that are equally searing and soaring.
This should come as no surprise from the veteran troupe, whose collective resume spans a heavy spectrum from sludge to prog to black metal, in bands including Lord Almighty, Barishi, Mo’ynoq, Prayer for Cleansing, and Between the Buried And Me. And, indeed, Valletta’s 2024 debut, Summer (Forcefield Records), defined a compelling hybrid of anthemic melody and bitter vitriol. But while Summer slung big riffs and even bigger hooks, Bitter Lucid Truth wields them like weapons.
“Aggressor” and “Cold Death” fuses the melodic impulses that have drawn comparisons to Tribulation and Kvelertak with a harsher, more belligerent approach more akin to Tragedy’s bold and defiantly melodic neo-crust. This is perhaps most apparent in the EP’s closing salvo, “Spitting the Word,” which answers “Doing Well"'s comparatively reflective tone with a vicious exclamation point. Of the song’s intent, Carroll says, “It’s time to speak your mind. No more thought paralysis.”
It’s fitting, then, that the EP was produced much more quickly than its predecessor. Where Summer evolved over a two-year gestation, Bitter Lucid Truth was written and recorded all in the first months of 2025. Recorded and mixed by Al Jacob (He Is Legend, Wailin Storms) at Warrior Sound Studio in Chapel Hill, N.C. — this time with production input from the band and TJ Childers of Inter Arma — and mastered by Matt Tuttle (Codeseven) at IAS Studios in Winston-Salem, NC, Valletta was able to capture the full and explosive sound the new songs’ dynamic volatility demands.
Managing to capture a boiling rage with a more dynamic and expansive approach to songwriting, Bitter Lucid Truth is a massive leap forward for the already ascendant band. Expect to see these vicious anthems take on a new life when Valletta brings them to the stage.
U.S. tours are planned for August and October of this year, surrounding the EP’s October release. In 2026, Valletta will accompany a European tour with a re-release of Summer also expected through Lifeforce Records.
Track
Listing:1. Blood and Jesus
2. Cold Death
3. Aggressor
4. Doing Well
5. Spitting the Word
Line-Up:
Justin Valletta - Drums
Cody Rogers - Bass
Keenan Carroll - Guitar / Lead Vocals
Will Goodyear - Guitar / Backing Vocals
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https://linktr.ee/vallettanc
Horror Pain Gore Death Productions is set to release the new EP from New Jersey's twisted Death Metal horror fiends, CHAINED TO THE DEAD. SOMETHING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO HELL is up now for pre-order and will be released October 31st on CD and Digital formats, along with merch.
Chained To The Dead return to Horror Pain Gore Death Productions to unleash the second installment in their new Death Metal/horror trilogy with Something Happened On The Way To Hell! While as sonically menacing as 2024's Only Hunger Remains, the Something Happened On The Way To Hell EP sounds like it crept out of a backwoods crypt and then crawled behind your eyeballs.
Recorded at Backroom Studios with mixing and mastering once again by Kevin Antreassian (The Dillinger Escape Plan, Gridlink, Organ Dealer), Something Happened On The Way To Hell features artwork by Mortuus and includes 4 brand new tracks as well as Genesis and Type O Negative covers.
For
fans of 200 Stabwounds, Organ Dealer, Carcass, Macabre, Goatwhore and Blood
IncantationListen to the single "Just Before Dawn" at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2JDu5KVAIpk
Tracklisting:
1. Rawhead Rex
2. Just Before Dawn
3. Return Of The Deadly Spawn
4. She Who Kills
5. Misunderstanding (Genesis cover)
6. Unsuccessfully Coping With The Loss Of (Type O Negative cover)
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SCHEITAN – „WINE FOR A TORMENTED SOUL”
Swedish gothic rock band Scheitan will release their new album, "Wine For a Tormented Soul", on 19th December via The Circle Music.
"Wine For a Tormented Soul" features eight tracks, including the band's previously released singles "Carry Me Home", "Heaven Tonight" and "Love n Death".
Pierre Törnkvist from Scheitan shared the inspiration behind the album, "I am very much looking forward to presenting the new Scheitan album to the audience. The title 'Wine For a Tormented Soul' comes from what music can mean to people that run into hardship in life. Music is my therapy, it is my best friend in dark times. The last 10 years have been a bumpy road with one of my best friends passing away too early as well as my father leaving us from one day to another. Some of the songs have been presented to people as singles, with the upcoming album you can hear them in the context of an album, and also listen to them in a non-digital format such as vinyl which I think is the best way to do it. We will try to come out and play these new songs for you as much as we can."
"Wine For a Tormented Soul" follows Scheitan's 2024 album "Songs for the Gothic People" (The Circle Music) and their return after a 24-year hiatus. Having formed in 1996 by Pierre Törnkvist, Scheitan began with black metal roots but evolved to define their current gothic rock sound and continue to build on their sound. Their previous albums, including 1999's "Nemesis" (Century Media) have garnered a reputation as hidden gems within the genre.
Tracklist1. A Kiss of Death
2. Heaven Tonight
3. Döden är helt underbar
4. Love n Death
5. Every Little Thing
6. Out of Here
7. Carry Me Home
8. Dream Away
Recording line-up:
Pierre Törnkvist - all instruments + drum programming
Guest vocals by Axel's son Milian Moe Lindberg on Every Little Thing
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GLITCH
KILL
return with “DIRECTIVE 4”, a crushing new chapter in their
evolution that fuses Metal, Metalcore, and Alt Metal into a relentless sonic
barrage. This track is pure controlled chaos, riffs sharpened like blades,
breakdowns that detonate with precision, and vocals that channel raw defiance
against a fractured world.Lyrically, Directive 4 explores the collision between human will and mechanical control, capturing themes of resistance, identity, and the inevitability of collapse in a system that consumes its creators. With lines like “I AM THE ANOMALY” and “Your Directive is dead to me”, Glitch Kill manifest rebellion in its purest form, an anthem of defiance against conformity and control.
For fans of brutal breakdowns, industrial-tinged aggression, and unflinching heaviness, Directive 4 is the sound of resistance weaponized. This is not just a song, it’s a declaration.
Biography
Brutal beats, crushing riffs, thunderous bass, and unorthodox vocal hooks—this is what sets Glitch Kill apart in California’s Central Valley metal scene. With nearly a century of combined experience and an unrelenting passion for heavy music, this band isn’t just making waves—they’re making fans need a chiropractor.
Rising from the ashes of Etched in Stone, bassist David "Crusher" Yanez, guitarist Travis Miller, and drummer Aaron Jones formed Glitch Kill with one goal: to create uncompromising, bone-crushing metal. The lineup was solidified with the addition of vocalist Shane Leon, whose raw intensity gave the band its signature sound.
Forming just before the world shut down in 2020, Glitch Kill took advantage of the downtime to craft their debut EP, Hindsight, which dropped on January 1st, 2021. Now, with their follow-up EP Post Hominid in the works and the latest addition of Robert Cole throwing down as a second guitarist, the band is back in full force, delivering relentless live performances across the Central Valley, the Bay Area, Sacramento, Lake Tahoe, Fresno, Santa Cruz, and beyond—wherever there’s a demand for heavy metal.
The beast has been unleashed. Are you ready?
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Release date : November 7 2025
Style : Black Metal
Origin: France
Duration: 34min41
Label: Les Acteurs de L’Ombre Productions
Network Distributor: Season of Mist / Plastic Head
Digital Distributor: The Orchard
Tracklist:
1. Ab Chaos
2. Quaestionis
3. Imperium
4. Stupor
5. Acceptio
6. Relapsus
MALEPESTE, a black metal band from Lyon founded in 2010, is preparing to release its third album, "Ex Nihilo", on November 7, 2025 via Les Acteurs de l’Ombre Productions.
After a demo in 2011 and a debut album, Dereliction (2013), the band made its mark with an abrasive style: slow tempos, dissonant arpeggios, incantatory vocals, and a raw stage aesthetic.
Their second album, Deliquescent Exaltation (2015), marked the arrival of Herjann, a second guitarist on rhythm. This evolution freed up the composition process, while also initiating a strong thematic shift: the rags were replaced by robes covered in Theban inscriptions; shows, thick with incense, became suffocating and transformed into overt rituals. The band’s occult dimension took shape—a ritualistic black metal fueled by inner resonance. The entity continued its path with a series of concerts and a tour alongside Malhkebre.
In 2018, MALEPESTE released a split with Dysylumn, “Ce qui fut, Ce qui est, Ce qui sera” (“What Was, What Is, What Will Be”), introducing clean vocal choirs. The sound became more controlled, more organic—without losing the distinctiveness that defines the band.
After a break devoted to the side project Grande Loge, MALEPESTE returns with "Ex Nihilo", an album matured over several years but delayed by the pandemic. It marks a continuation: always true to its essence, the band continues its quest on the border between the sacred and the ruined.
This new opus explores the theme of Creation in a broad sense—and the vertigo that comes with it. That inner tension that drives one to bring something out of the void, even at the risk of losing oneself in it. Each track embodies a stage in the cycle: impulse, pride, awe, doubt, relapse.
"Ex Nihilo" is a smoldering fire, a desperate forward escape… the cost of creating when you have nothing left to give—except yourself.
MALEPESTE line-up :
Xahaal – Lead guitar
Larsen – Vocals
Nostra – Bass
Herjann – Rhythm guitar
Flexor – Drums
An album driven by the breath of necessity: to create, to answer the call, even if nothing remains but ashes.
Preorders : https://lesacteursdelombre.net/product-category/preorders
https://www.facebook.com/Malepeste
Veiled
in mystery and ancient ritual, ANGELIC FOE invites
listeners and viewers into a world where darkness and divinity intertwine with
their new music video “DISCORDIA”.Step into a mystic realm of ancient power and forgotten rites, among the haunting ruins of centuries-old churches and the scattered stones of a lost castle, Discordia envisions a ritualistic journey through darkness and divinity, through sacred symbolism, raw nature, and the invocation of a dark lunar goddess. Move through elemental landscapes and mythic ruins, embodying a timeless cycle of strife, war, and cosmic rebirth.
The track is taken from Angelic Foe’s full-length album “AMULETS AND CHARMS”, released December 7th, 2024, via WormHoleDeath Records.
Stream Amulets and Charms on all platforms: https://orcd.co/amuletscharms
Previous official videos include:
https://youtu.be/Nf_Ttlr5s88
https://youtu.be/mmimMMd6oT8
https://youtu.be/WvrOrYNfGV0
https://youtu.be/6ylaF60WiPQ
https://youtu.be/nTBT4oZGT2E
Led by Annmari Thim and composer Fredrik Hermansson, Angelic Foe blends symphonic darkwave, neoclassical, and esoteric soundscapes, creating music that transcends time and space. With haunting melodies and deeply symbolic lyricism, the project crafts sonic rituals steeped in myth, spirituality, and the unseen forces that shape existence.
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Format: Digital CD /
Physical CDLabel: Independent Release
Tracklist:
01. Only Madness Remains
02. Measure Of Guilt
03. When The Sharp Things Come
04. Sanity’s Rage
05. Blood Calls For Blood
06. Nothing Sacred Will Hold
07. The Dead Don’t Run
08. The Final Exhibit Of Pain
09. Reeducate The Masses
10. Sanity Lies In Ruin
Firmly rooted in the past, with a contemporary sound. Versatile, yet without compromise in aggression and technical level. Founded in 2002, when Thrash Metal bands were very few and other, more extreme genres had taken over the scene In Belgium, Sanity’s Rage came together as a band with a shared passion for catchy songwriting, raw energy and emotion, brought with technical skill.
The band has played renowned venues and festivals in Belgium, The Netherlands, Germany and The United Kingdom, alongside top acts such as After All, Agent Steel, Bonded By Blood, Cyclone, Destructor, Evil Invaders, Gama Bomb, Holy Moses, Huntress, Hyades, James Rivera, Laaz Rockit, Liar, Onslaught, Reign Of Fury, Savage Messiah, Skyclad, Saxon, Testament and many others. Some of the highlights being Beermageddon (UK) in 2014 and 2024 and Alcatraz Metal Fest (BE) in 2009 and 2024.
Their debut EP ‘The Rage Of One’ was well received by the international press, the follow-up CD ‘You Are What You Swallow’ proved they weren’t just a one trick pony and took them up a level. Now, in 2025, Sanity’s Rage is back with a new album ‘The Dead Don’t Run’, and continue the story of pure fucking thrash. Over 10 years after the last release, with a complete lineup change, bringing back most of the original band members who started the story 20 years ago.
‘The Dead Don't Run’ will be available worldwide on all major streaming platforms starting October 15th, 2025. A physical digipack (€15.00) and digital CD download (€9.99) will already be available on October 1st, 2025!
Line-up:
Tim de Bruyne: guitar
Tim de Bisschop: bassguitar / backing vocals
Kenny Molly: vocals
Sam Stoelzaet: drums
Kenny Claes: guitar
https://www.facebook.com/SanitysRage
Stream the single here: https://orcd.co/gdbcsingle
Stream the album: https://orcd.co/scalbum
Previous videos:
https://youtu.be/Nso_kHVv3oI
https://youtu.be/xeeiwOvpmr4
https://youtu.be/26xpIfMKKhE
https://youtu.be/3ugPaxkkJlE
"SATANS COCK" The Album
Following their 2022 self-titled debut, which sold out multiple pressings and carved a cult following across the underground, KÜNTSQUÄD (pronounced Kountskard) double down on everything grotesque, unholy, and deliberately absurd. There are no genre walls here—only a relentless descent into sonic madness.
With the album “Satans Cock”, the band delivers a grotesque yet calculated assault—layering blast-beaten fury, apocalyptic riffs, and sneering satire into a weaponized soundscape for the damned.
About KÜNTSQUÄD:
KÜNTSQUÄD (pron. Kountskard) is a crusty death metal band from Melbourne blending guttural vocals, down-tuned riffs, and blackened chaos. Their 2022 self-titled debut on Wormholedeath Records earned global acclaim and sold-out pressings. Raw, extreme, and satirically twisted—this is metal with no genre boundaries.
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HELLBEARER – “DARKER FATES”
Label: Independent ReleaseRelease date: october 17th 2025
Genre: Thrash Metal
For fans of: Exodus | Testament | Machine Head | Forbidden
The cards are laid before us – The Tower, Three Of Swords, Five Of Pentacles, Ten Of Swords, Death and The Devil – each one presaging disaster, a final black chapter in our bloody story. Our ending is written in the stars, inescapable and now there is only a choice of pathways to our ultimate destruction. Greed, lust and ignorance, cowardice, cruelty and selfishness – they have all played their parts in our blinkered march to the grave. Now it just remains to select the manner of our dying; to step from our bleak, black present to a choice of darker fates.
Manchester’s Hellbearer leapt into the frontline trenches of thrash metal in 2022 and haven’t paused for breath since. They quickly released their fiery debut album, For Those About To Bear Hell and since then have shared the stage with the likes of 3 Inches Of Blood and the legendary Abaddon of Venom. They delivered a ferocious set at Thrashchester 2023 and went on to give a memorable performance at Bloodstock, inciting record crowd surfing numbers with their adrenalin infused riff attack. Now attention turns to their second album, Darker Fates, which sees the band striding effortlessly into the vanguard of UK thrash.
Scene setting intro, ‘Pull The Card’ leads directly into the classic thrash of ‘The Witch’, with its circling riffs and powerful vocals adorned with searing, exhilarating lead work. The Hellbearer sound is rooted in the ‘80s thrash explosion, but each song is delivered with a venomous fury and a vital, vibrant enthusiasm which makes it more than just relevant – rather an essential new blood infusion for the genre. From the gritty, grinding riffs and menacing, pit inducing aggression of ‘Absolution’ to the hard hitting, foreboding darkness of ‘The Mantra’; the measured, methodical annihilation of new single ‘Counting Seconds’ with its slow burning riff and twisted solo, to the jagged and dangerous ‘Through An Orphan’s Eyes’ – musically, Darker Fates is a powerful addition to the atomic arsenal of thrash metal. Lyrically the band have raised the bar too, striving to match the ambitious, creative nature of their new music with tales of dystopian futures and reflections on our fractured times. Incisive, powerful and metal to the bone, Hellbearer have surpassed all expectations with their latest creation.
With a sound so raw and real it could draw blood, Darker Fates will be unleashed on October 17th. This is British thrash, armed to the teeth, harder and heavier than ever!
Line-up:
Ash Allen - Vocals/Rhythm Guitar
Sam Hatt - Drums
Matthew Robinson - Lead Guitar
Kieran Brooks - Bass
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Undersave's have revealed the final song from their latest, mesmerizing album before it drops later in the week. Fans of dark, complex, dissonant, and yes, even atmospheric death metal should definitely take note. Listen to the final song premiered by Mystification Zine at https://mystificationzine.com/2025/10/03/undersavepremiere
Excerpt - "a new pinnacle within the band’s technical yet fluidic death metal riffcraft"
UNDERSAVE - “MERGED IN ABSTRACT PERDITION”
Genre: Dark, dissonant
and atmospheric death metalFor fans of: Immolation, Ulcerate, Replicant, Maere, Gorguts, Dysgnostic, Saevus Finis
Unheralded death metal heroes from Portugal, Undersave, have been trying to carve their own path and every half a decade or so we get an album that is a huge step ahead from the previous one. And while their previous album is already considered to be a significant one, their new album displays a marked progression from it without completely abandoning the core sound. "Merged in Abstract Perdition" is a masterful album that is at once dark, dissonant, and atmospheric. Having developed such good songwriting skills, they don't need to rely too much on abstractness or dissonance to get attention; while they navigate similar labyrinthine paths, they do so in an unhurried manner, allowing the riffs to create their own hypnotic crescendo. It is easy to get lost in their world swirling with mesmerizing, dissonant-edged riffs and that is probably the best way to listen to their music - to get immersed in it, just because there is so much in there to absorb. Even then, it will require multiple experiences for the arcane concepts to be fully grasped. Every song is a monolith, outwardly similar but each offering its own twisted interpretation without losing consistency. Undersave may have just come up with a masterpiece with this one, rivalling if not surpassing not only their own albums but also those by the other luminaries in the style.
Line up
Nuno Braz - Vocals, Guitars
Renato Laia - Bass
Pedro Pereira - Drums
André Carvalho - Guitars
Mixed and Mastered by Diogo Santana at Noise Portrait Recordings
Artwork by Belial NecroArts (Hierarchies, Perishing)
Track listing
1. Unshakable And Unlimited Levels Of Obsession
2. Unconscious Assimilation...Path To Tangible Reality
3. Effervescent Futile Thoughts Of A Phobic Being
4. Forced Retraumatization...Unlocking Spiritual Illumination
5. Fictitious And Impermanent Self-Refinement
6. Fathomless Contempt Nourished By Unrealistic Predictions
7. Narcissistic Supreme Alienation
Official release date - October 10th, 2025
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That's all for now! Thanks a lot for your support everyone!Kunal Choksi (label owner) Transcending Obscurity
NEWS 4.10.2025
PENNYWISE veröffentlichen "ACE
OF SPADES" Cover vom kommenden Album "KILLED BY
DEAF: A PUNK TRIBUTE TO MOTÖRHEAD"
Streamen & vorbestellen : https://motorhead.lnk.to/killedbydeafpr
Über Motörhead und ihr Cover von "Ace of Spades" sagt Pennywise-Gitarrist Fletcher Dragge: "Als ich um 1980 zum Punkrock kam, war Motörhead meiner Meinung nach im Grunde die einzige Metal-Band, die Teil der Punkrock-Szene sein durfte. Wenn man jemanden in einer Jeansweste mit dem Motörhead-Aufnäher auf dem Rücken sah, dachte man: 'Das ist ein Metaller, aber er kann mit uns abhängen!' Bei 'Ace of Spades' hörte man das und dachte: 'Das ist kein Metal, das ist Punkrock!'"
Heavy Metal und Punkrock! Man kann mit Fug und Recht behaupten, dass diese beiden lauten Tribes mittlerweile viel gemeinsam haben – oft verschmelzen sie miteinander, sind kaum noch voneinander zu unterscheiden und bringen ihre eigenen Bastard-Nachkommen hervor. Aber das war nicht immer so. Es gab tatsächlich eine Zeit, in der eher mit den Fäusten geprügelt als gegrüßt wurde und Bier eher geworfen als geteilt wurde – außer wenn es um Motörhead ging. Das war die einzige Band, auf die wir uns alle einigen konnten. Die einzige Band, die wirklich uns gehörte!
Auf den vierzehn Tracks dieses Albums mit dem cleveren Titel “Killed By Deaf” hört man eine liebevolle Hommage an Motörhead von einigen der größten und angesehensten Punkrock-Bands. Größen wie Rancid, Pennywise, Lagwagon, GBH, The Bronx und FEAR steuern allesamt raue Versionen ihrer Lieblingssongs von Motörhead bei... und auch aufstrebende Newcomer wie Slaughterhouse sind dabei, denn seien wir ehrlich: Motörhead haben immer die Underdogs geliebt und unterstützt. Der einzige Song auf diesem Album, der nicht von Motörhead stammt, ist eine bisher unveröffentlichte, mitreißende Version des Klassikers "Neat Neat Neat" von The Damned, bei der der großartige Lemmy selbst sowie The Damned mitwirken.
"Killed By Deaf – A Punk Tribute To Motörhead" erscheint am 31. Oktober 2025 als LP, CD und in digitaler Form. Die vollständige Trackliste findet sich unten. Neuigkeiten und Updates gibt es auf www.iMotorhead.com
Tracklist
1. Pennywise – Ace Of Spades
2. Rancid – Sex & Death
3. The Bronx – Over The Top
4. Lagwagon – Rock ‘N’ Roll
5. FEAR – The Chase Is Better Than The Catch
6. GBH – Bomber
7. Murphy’s Law – Stay Clean
8. Slaughterhouse – Love Me Like A Reptile
9. The Casualties – The Hammer
10. Anti-Nowhere League – Born To Raise Hell
11. Love Canal – Voices In The Sky
12. Soldiers Of Destruction – Overkill
13. Wisdom In Chains – Iron Fist
14. Motӧrhead & The Damned – Neat, Neat, Neat
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Von
einer aufstrebenden Musikszene und ihren Fans in einem fast rechtsfreien Raum
der Neunzigerjahre HEAVY OST
Sie waren aufregend, ganz sicher, die Neunzigerjahre im Osten der Republik. Vielleicht sogar wild, als sich ein alles kontrollierendes Regime infolge einer friedlichen Revolution verabschieden musste, aus der kleinen und etwas muffigen DDR ein Teil eines freien und damals sehr gut gelaunten Deutschlands wurde und sich allerorten Räume boten, Neues zu probieren. Im Fall von Ralf Niemiec eine Leidenschaft, die schon länger ihn und seine Freunde befallen hatte, nun aber auf eine Weise ausgelebt werden konnte und auch sollte, wie das vor 1989 undenkbar gewesen wäre.
Heavy Metal. ´Heavy Ost´, so lautet darum folgerichtig der Titel des soeben im Leipziger I.C.H. Verlag erschienenen Rückblicks des mittlerweile in der Schweiz lebenden Autors Ralf Niemiec, ein Buch, das sehr ausführlich die Szene im Osten Deutschlands, besonders aber im südlichen Sachsen-Anhalt, angrenzend an Thüringen und Sachsen, mit Halle und Leipzig als heruntergewirtschaftete aber aufstrebende Metropolen sowie kulturelle Magnete, dem Geiseltal, hier Fix- und Startpunkt von Gründungen, Konzerten und Tourneen, in allem, was irgendwie aufregend und Metal ist. Denn tatsächlich wird der Autor mit seiner Leidenschaft und den sich bietenden Möglichkeiten, vor allem den Dingen, die einfach im Osten noch nicht da sind, aber von vielen dringend herbeigesehnt werden, mehr und mehr zu einem Unternehmer in Sachen Heavy Metal, zu einem Gründer, Band- und Eventmanager und sogar Reiseveranstalter. Das alles natürlich wenig kommerziell, es geht hier um den Spaß und nicht das Geschäft, mit einigen beachtlichen Erfolgen und vielen auch schmerzhaften Reinfällen, die einfach passieren müssen, wenn die Kenntnisse über die Gesetzmäßigkeiten der Branche nur wenig vorhanden sein können, aber unweigerlich greifen, egal wie jung die Szene ist. Und dennoch passiert Erstaunliches, werden Metal-Feste organisiert und gefeiert, Köpfe geschleudert (Headbanging), Hände zum Metal Gruß erhoben, es wird getanzt und mitgeschrien und vor allem jede Menge Bier getrunken. Wen interessiert es da, ob hinterher die Kasse stimmt? Busse werden gechartert, Freibäder mitten im Sommer besetzt und mit schwitzenden Fans in Leder belagert, die örtliche Bevölkerung oft mehr als nur verunsichert. Konzerte, immer wieder Konzerte, mit Bands die auferstehen und wohl nur Insidern ein Begriff sind.
Hier ein Auszug: „Nach der Umbaupause wird es ebenso hart aber auch lustig und verrückt. Das Motto von Mucky Pup ist «Cant you take a Joke». Musikalisch schlägt die Band in die gleiche Kerbe wie Biohazard, hat aber zusätzlich im Verlauf des Konzerts noch eine Showeinlage zu bieten, mit der niemand gerechnet hat, weil sie völlig neu war. Mit ihrer Mischung aus Punk und Metal wurde nicht nur auf der Bühne für Stimmung gesorgt. Durch ihre Alben A Boy in a Mans World und Can´t you take a Joke waren Mucky Pup gut aufgestellt, feierten zusammen mit uns und lebten ihr Motto vollends aus. Der Sänger ließ sich, und das ist die Showeinlage, auf dem Höhepunkt des Gigs auf einer Matratze liegend einmal über das gesamte Publikum tragen.“ Doch blickt Niemiec hin und wieder auf, aus den Rauchschwaden, Bierlachen, den langen möglichst naturbelassenen Haaren, den Geschichten erzählenden Stickern und den schwarzen Klamotten und zeigt eine sich entwickelnde Szene im Osten der Republik, mit durchaus immer professionelleren Strukturen, aufstrebenden Bands wie Manos oder Morgoth und einer medialen Begleitung durch einen Kult-Sender des Osten, DT 64, mit der Ost-Stimme des Metal, Matthias Hopke, der auch über die Schattenseiten der Kommerzialisierung und die Dominanz des Westens spricht. Doch noch werden die Freiheit der Szene und das Vakuum des Ostens in vollen Zügen genutzt, denn es sind immer die Möglichkeiten, die unmittelbar spürbar sind, und nicht die schleichende Macht der Ordnung und des Geldes, die diese Freiheit immer mehr kommerzialisieren und zuteilen. Immerhin sehr zur Beruhigung der jeweils betroffenen Bevölkerung. So ist auch das Geiseltal wohl schon lange wieder ein sehr friedlicher Ort und die lärmenden Metaller von damals sind vermutlich Großeltern. Großeltern mit aufregenden Geschichten.
´Heavy Ost´ erhalten Sie ab sofort für 21,90 € bei www.bücherfairkaufen.de oder im Buchhandel.
Der Verlag Der I.C.H. Verlag setzt mit Autobiografien und Biografien oder Ratgebern auf ein durch und durch klares und ehrliches Programm. Schnörkellos, aber hilfreich und interessant. Und natürlich bezieht sich das Kürzel I.C.H. auf das was es auf den ersten Blick auch ist, das Ego. Denn das ist nun einmal der wichtigste Teil in einem Verlag, der ausschließlich nichtfiktive Bücher verlegt. Hoffentlich sehr erfolgreich. Und trotzdem entstand dieses Kürzel aus einer englischen Redewendung. Vielleicht ist es auch nur ein einfacher Satz, ein Zitat. Wir wissen es nicht ganz genau. Der lautet wie folgt: Individuality causes humanity.
Einbuch-Verlag/I.C.H. Verlag EINBUCH Buch- und Literaturverlag Leipzig Neichener Str. 19 04668 Grimma OT Nerchau
Tel.: 034382 730274
info@einbuch-verlag.de
www.einbuch-verlag.de
Label: Comatose Music
Release date: december 12th 2025
Genre: Brutal Death Metal
For fans of: Cannibal Corpse | Psycroptic | Disavowed | Prostitute Disfigurement
In the quietude beneath the city streets, the silence broken only by the slow dripping of polluted water and the chittering voices of the rats, in this forgotten place of filth and stench, they find a strange kind of peace. The screaming is over, the torment is complete, there is only endless sleep for these abused and broken bodies. And if the rats take sustenance from their bruised and lacerated flesh it is a gift they give without resentment. Embracing each other, entwined in cold comfort, they lie forever entombed in sewage…
Twenty five years since their tale of terror began and far too long a time since the release of their last album back in 2006, the demigods of death, legends of the underworld, Lust Of Decay have returned! They carry with them, in their bloodstained, disease riddled hands something bleak and soul destroying, ten new commandments of depravity and tragedy, new incitements to violence and degradation – their long, long awaited fourth full length album – Entombed in Sewage. From the first shocking moments of opening track, ‘Parasitic Exsanguination’, twisted riffs ensnare you and vocals from the other side of death engulf you. Drums deliver absolute oblivion and though the tempos shift the impact is never less than decimating. You can feel the knowledge, experience and dedication to the pursuit of brutality and extremity in every dextrous and deadly note. Featuring current and ex members of Atrocious Abnormality, Cesspool of Vermin, Coathanger Abortion and Shuriken Cadaveric Entwinement in their ranks, Lust Of Decay know more than a thing or two about the desolate arts of death. There are so many great riffs throughout this album and the drumming is simply phenomenal, not just driving the songs forward but playing a vital role in their dynamics and development. While the brutality is unquestionably unrelenting, there is so much going on in songs like the feast of rot and horror that is first single ‘Nourishing The Swine’. The song writing that has created ‘Fetal Contamination Process’ is several steps above most of Lust Of Decay’s genre contemporaries in its fascinating complexity. Every song is a definitive example of brutal death metal at its musically proficient, wickedly imaginative and shocking best – and the three final songs, ‘Order 66’, ‘Desiccate The Epithelium’ and title track ‘Entombed In Sewage’ are simply incredible; a triptych of awesome atmosphere, magnificent destruction and nightmares brought to life. Entombed In Sewage will be gate crashing the end of year lists for the best that brutal death has offered up in 2025.
Mixed and mastered by Tony Tipton (Between The Killings, Necrotic Disgorgement, Reap etc) Entombed In Sewage has a surprisingly bright and vibrant sound that brings every element, every weapon in the Lust Of Decay armoury into play, to tremendous effect. The cover artwork that adorns this malignant offering, created by Daemorph Art (Aborted Fetus, Avulsed, Holycide etc), is a masterpiece of grim despondency – the perfect visual depiction of the overwhelming music that lies within. Irresistible in every sense of the word, Entombed In Sewage will be unleashed upon the world by Comatose Music on December 12th – a knife from the dark into the throat of the festive season.
Line-up:
Jay Barnes – Vocals
Steve Green – Guitars & Backing Vocals
Ryan Coulter – Bass
Jordan Varela – Drums
https://www.comatosemusic.com/
https://www.facebook.com/LustOfDecayOfficial
Stream/Purchase:
https://bloodymountainrecords.bandcamp.com/album/guilded-abyss
http://www.bloodymountainrecords.com/
Note: Red-logo version of the album cover on CD only.
Valdur is a distortion guild of the riff; musical merchants of the deep.
Obscure music for mellifluous minds.
The individuals of this abyssal congregation need only the desire to assemble and create the vibrations of aural alchemy for your aural pleasure.
Track
Listing:
1. Hailing Molten Meteors
2. Mangled and Rotting (Spiritus Mortuus)
3. Guilded Abyss
4. Doomed Pt.II
5. Drinking from the Chalice of Banishment
6. Stars of Belial
7. Waves of Boiling Water/Molten Meteors Part II (Bonus Track)
Credits:
Recorded at the Bloody Mountain Bunker 2023-2025.
Mixed / mastered by Matthew at Canyon Lodge Studios.
Cover illustration by devilisyourmaster.
Layout by BMR.
Produced by Matthew and BMR.
Dragon logo by: farronloathing.
Old Valdur logo by Valdur.
Nature photos by James Holland.
Line-up:
Vuke - Guitar
William - Bass
Jackson - Vocals
Matthew – Drums
http://www.bloodymountainrecords.com/
https://valdur.bandcamp.com/album/guilded-abyss
Dear
all, CADAVEROUS CONDITION - DESTROYING THE NIGHT SKY
VINYL pre order now!
(NURSE WITH WOUND, THIGHPAULSANDRA, ANDREW LILES, COLIN POTTER, NOCTURNAL EMISSIONS, GJÖLL, HOLY McGRAIL, ALI HELNWEIN)
For the first time on vinyl, our collaborative album initially released on CD on Klanggalerie Records.
Release date: 28.11.2025
230 copies; Marbled Black Smoke Vinyl & Inlay.
Exclusive cover & inlay artwork by Steven Stapleton.
Pre order now
EURO 29.- incl. free shipping.
Click here to buy in our webshop: https://www.cadaverouscondition.com/cadaverous-webshop.html?idU=2
Please note that we are currently not able to ship to the USA.
US customers please order directly from our label, THE CIRCLE MUSIC.
Soleilmoon Mailorder may also get copies for the US.
Info about the album:
Many years ago Death Metal band CADAVEROUS CONDITION invited a stellar line up of experimental artists to completely dismember, rearrange and reconstruct songs of their “To The Night Sky” album. The result being “Destroying The Night Sky”, one of the weirdest collaborative albums ever assembled.
Extreme Metal melted and shaped into new ghoulish form. An experimental, surreal nightmare of sounds and outré weirdness originally released on Klanggalerie Records on CD only.
Now for the first time on vinyl (marbled black smoke vinyl) featuring new and exclusive artwork by Steven Stapleton (Nurse With Wound).
Mastered for vinyl by Michal “Neithan” Kielbasa.
The album starts with a monstrous longtrack by THIGHPAULSANDRA (COIL, HAWKWIND, ex-SPIRITUALIZED, JULIAN COPE etc.) who arranged a plethora of sounds and vocals and weirdness, thematically mixing Cadaverous Condition ideas with his own reminiscences of an old English TV series. GJÖLL from Iceland, featuring REPTILICUS personnel, go bass heavy in their soundscapes. As on the original CC song, this track features vocals by Patrick Leagas (SIXTH COMM). NURSE WITH WOUND feature here with one of the most extreme, heavy and noisy nightmarish reworks, crushing everything. Nurse With Wound members COLIN POTTER and ANDREW LILES (with a track that was not on the CD version, so completely unreleased until now) add their own solo reconstruction works, living up to their reputation as sound innovators. HOLY McGRAIL (SLOMO, JULIAN COPE collaborator) channels some drones from beyond the grave. Legendary sound artists NOCTURNAL EMISSIONS mix up several CC tracks into one intense piece. Bittersweet relief (maybe) comes with a cinematic neo classical version of CC favourite “Destroy Your Life”, done by ALI HELNWEIN, film score and classical music composer, son of Austrian artist Gottfried Helnwein.
Cover and Inlay artwork exclusively done for this release by Steven Stapleton.
Tracklist:
SIDE A:
THIGHPAULSANDRA – At The Crossroads Motel 10:13
ANDREW LILES – Blue (To The Distant Grey) 04:06
GJÖLL – Now I See 04:29
COLIN POTTER – Relentless Repentance 03:44
SIDE B:
NURSE WITH WOUND – Nosedive 06:24
HOLY McGRAIL – Death Warmed Up 05:26
NOCTURNAL EMISSIONS – Deconstruction 01 04:28
ALI HELNWEIN – Destroy Your Beautiful Life 03:58
Also available in our webshop and with free shipping, the latest CADAVEROUS CONDITION CD and LP (blue vinyl and splatter vinyl versions) "Never Arrive, Never Return" as well as CD and LP copies of "Burn Brightly Alone" and more stuff.
Free shipping for all items!
https://www.cadaverouscondition.com/cadaverous-webshop.html
Thanks and take care.Cadaverous Condition October 2025
ABSTRACT is the only band that Pařát Productions will release a studio album for this year. The collaboration between the band and Pařát Productions began in 2014 with the album "Lightheory" and continues to this day.
ABSTRACT is a Slovak band that has been playing instrumental metal since 1995 - meaning no vocals.
The album "MONOGRAM" will be released by Pařát Productions on 29.11. 2025 as a digipak with a 16-page booklet. A strictly limited edition collector's box will also be available. Pre-orders, including merchandise, will be available at www.paratshop.cz starting 1.11. On the same day, the first full song and more detailed information about the album will be released.
Style: Instrumental metal
Type: Digipak (500pcs), special collector´s box (100 pcs)
Release date: 29.11. 2025
Pre-orders start: 1.11. 2025
FIRST TEASER FROM NEW ALBUM "Monogram" listen on the Pařát Productions YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nUw3PMz-Udw
It's not often that you get a brutal death metal album that is so diverse, invigorating, and also immensely heavy. Finnish band Enragement have somehow managed to pull that off and it's getting everyone to sit up and take notice, even those who aren't normally into this sub-genre.
Inferno Magazine is streaming their album in full along with track-by-track commentary from the band members. You can find it at https://www.inferno.fi/uutiset/tayslaidallinen-kuoloa-ennakkokuuntelussa-enragementin-extinguish-all-existence/
ENRAGEMENT – “EXTINGUISH ALL EXISTENCE”
Genre: Death metal with
brutal, tech death, and black metal touches
For fans of: Cutterred Flesh, Devourment, Abominable Putridity, Blood Red Throne, Katalepsy, Benighted,
Aborted
Enragement from Finland are playing brutal death metal that's humongously heavy and also incredibly varied. Not too unlike their label mates Cutterred Flesh, they are borrowing elements from associated styles and mixing it all up. The result is an invigorating, powerful expression that ticks all the boxes. Their brutal death metal isn't the kind where you hear one song, you get the gist of the entire album because they're all just variations of the same rigid song type. Enragement in fact take the effort to approach songs differently each time, intermingling stirring melodies with heaving slams and everything in between. They aren't trying to be unnecessarily technical or flashy either; rather they are ensuring that the perfect expression is achieved and emphasis is given where needed, be it for solos or breakdowns. In simple words, this is as well-rounded a brutal death metal album as it can be when it comes to this obscene level of heaviness without the music getting dumbed down. Enragement have struck the right balance here, making their album satisfying, interesting, and also hugely enjoyable.
Line up
Atte Ojanne - Guitar & vocals
Tuomas Iivanainen - Guitar & vocals
Juhana Korkka Heinonen - Bass & vocals
Lasse Sannikka - Drums
Artwork by Daemorph Art (Cephalotripsy, 7 H.Target)
Track listing
1. Vorarephilia
2. Abyssal Hellscapes
3. Pathogenesis
4. Parasitic Ingress
5. Harbingers of Degradation
6. Vesuvius
7. Hypercarnivorous
8. Insectiferous Abomination
9. Natural Mass Asphyxiation
10. Extinguish All Existence
Release date - October 3rd, 2025
https://www.facebook.com/groups/transcendingobscurityrecords
https://www.facebook.com/Enragement
Thanks a lot for your support everyone!Kunal Choksi (label owner)Transcending Obscurity
PLAGUE PIT – “A WHISPERED CURSE” (EP)
Label: Road To Masochist
Release date: october 3rd 2025
Genre: Necrotic Death
For fans of: Bolt Thrower | Entombed | Deviated Instinct | Abstracter
Tomb walker, waste eater, plague bearer…with your dusty imprecations of evil crawling from your dry and tattered throat. You drag your broken body from your lead-lined nest and fix me with an eyeless stare. Bone fingers reach for my throat as I gaze, mesmerized, into those dirt rimed sockets. I am falling into eternity, into an emptiness unending. And with a determined strength that belies your rotten, ragged frame, your fleshless hands tighten about my throat; but all I see are your dark secrets and all I hear are your whispered curses…
Bristol’s Plague Pit only formed in 2024, but already they are set to unleash their skull-crushing debut EP – the dank and cavernous A Whispered Curse. Their earliest expulsions of noise saw them treading a blackened hardcore path for first demo ‘Give In To Death’, but ferocious live shows alongside the likes of Coffin Mulch and Thou began to lead them into bleaker, bitter and altogether more dangerous territories…which ultimately resulted in the rampaging, harrowing horror of A Whispered Curse. The EP begins with ‘The Seventh Bell’, darkly majestic and rife with dread portent before it breaks out into a feral attack of encrusted death metal fervour. ‘Womb Of Orchids’ follows in a miasma of jarring distortion, rot, rust and devastation, switching between crust punk violence and pounding, monolithic beats before bleeding out into a dark ambient ending – which is shattered in turn by the onslaught of the death driven ‘The Weeping God’. Collapsing pace, measured melancholy, melodic guitar lines and howls of feedback… into the brilliant bass intro of ‘A Whispered Curse’ with its monstrous riffs and graveyard mystery, monolithic stature and cold mist atmosphere. An ending in damp soil and broken teeth, old blood and stained promises. A Whispered Curse is shocking, thrilling, haunting and addictive…an incredible welcome to the dubious pleasures of the Plague Pit.
Plague Pit have joined the ranks of pilgrims on the Road To Masochist and the fast rising label will release A Whispered Curse on 10” transparent red vinyl on October 3rd, with Eggy Tapes providing a cassette alternative, or addition. Stare into the void and sell your soul for a copy of this beast from the black.
Line-up:
W.B. - Vocals
J.H. - Drums
L.E. - Guitar
J.H. - Guitar
W.P. - Bass
https://roadtomasochist.co.uk/
https://www.instagram.com/plaguepitviolence
The
Finnish death/thrash metal band GATES OPEN released a
new ferocious single 'THE BLOOD ON THEIR HANDS'.
Listen to 'The Blood On Their Hands' single: https://push.fm/fl/gates-open-the-blood
The band comments:
"The idea for the lyrics for the single "The Blood On Their Hands" came from the Netflix series "The Fall of the House of Usher", which gave us the idea to make a fictional lyrical story about questionable medicine. The story is fiction, but there is certainly questionable medicine in this world, unfortunately."
Biography:
Gates Open is a Finnish blackened death/thrash metal band. Gates Open is a band founded in early 2023 by two men, the band includes Jere Neejärvi, in the role of guitarist/composer, and Tommi Manninen as singer.
The members' united history began already in 2007 during the previous band's time. Our band moved to the distribution of the Inverse Records label in June 2023. The first official single "The Awakening" under Inverse Records was released in June 2023. The second official single "Let The Night Become Your Guide" was released in October 2023. Our third single, by the band name "Gates Open" was released in December 2023. Our full-length debut album "Voice After Silence" was released on February 9th 2024 via Inverse Records. Black Clouds Over The World EP saw the daylight on October 2024.
Line-up:
Tommi Manninen - Vocals
Jere Neejärvi - Guitars, Bass, Drums
https://www.facebook.com/gatesopenband
Thorndale sprang to life in 2021 during the quiet chaos of the post-COVID era, emerging as a fierce and authentic voice.
Composed of seasoned musicians from around the globe, their sound blends groove-driven riffs with raw energy and a timeless heavy metal spirit. Their music channels the grit and depth of blues-inflected metal, enriched by influences ranging from Sabbath to brutal more modern styles.
What sets Thorndale apart is not just their powerful riffs, but the stories behind the music—tales of struggle, resilience, and the darker edges of the human condition.
Their debut “Lightning Spawn” carved out a strong presence, and their follow-up album, “Spiritual Chains,” continues to build on that foundation with rich melodies and evocative themes.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XTn_6XuEAc0&list=RDXTn_6XuEAc0
https://www.facebook.com/thorndaleofficial
The song is available on all the streaming services.
Pre-order: www.ossuaryrecords.com
CORRUPTION is a legendary Polish stoner metal band with eight (soon nine) full-length albums, one DVD release, and countless live performances under their belt.
The band has played at major festivals including:
Metalmania (1995, 2006)
Węgorzewo
Pol’and’RockFestival (2004, 2016)
Wacken Open Air 2007
Sonisphere Festival 2011
Cieszanów Rock Festival 2017
Przystanek Żory 2017
They have shared the stage with international giants such as:
Deep Purple, The Cult, Behemoth, Soulfly, Motörhead, Iron Maiden, Mastodon, Killing Joke, Volbeat, Down, Red Fang, Pentagram, Orange Goblin, Phil Anselmo & The Illegals, Nashville Pussy, and many more.
In 2011, the album “Bourbon River Bank” was nominated for a Fryderyk Award (Poland’s most prestigious music industry award) in the category Metal Album of the Year.
CORRUPTION has worked with labels such as Metal Mind Productions (4 albums) and Mystic Production (1 album). Their single “Born to be Zakk Wylde” was promoted by Zakk Wylde himself and featured on Black Label Society’s official page.
On October 24, 2024, vocalist Rafał “Rufus” Trela returned to the band. That same day, the new single “To Hell’n’Back” was released – a preview of the upcoming ninth studio album, set for release in 3th of October 2025 via Ossuary Records!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qYt-5m_ki_s
https://www.facebook.com/OfficialCorruption
ALKHEMIA
enters
covenant with Non Serviam Records – New full-length descends spring 2026 .
Total Darkness Promotions is proud to announce that the visionary act Alkhemia has officially signed a deal with Non Serviam Records.
This marks the beginning of an ambitious new chapter for the band, joining a roster of uncompromising artists. Their highly anticipated next full-length album is set for release in the spring of 2026, promising an intense and powerful addition to their dark discography. With Alkhemia’s unique sound and profound vision, this partnership is primed to leave a lasting mark on the scene.
Alkhemia commented on the monumental alliance:
"We are proud to announce our alliance with Non Serviam Records. This collaboration represents the opportunity to work with a partner who shares our vision of Black Metal: a dark, uncompromising, and evocative art form. Through this covenant, we are more determined than ever to carry our music and our universe to a wider audience. For us, Alkhemia has always been more than music: it is the reflection of a decaying world and the voice of those who refuse conformity. We are honored to unveil our next chapter with NSR, where we have found the altar upon which to lay this vision."
Non Serviam Records expressed their enthusiasm for the new signing:
"We are delighted to welcome Alkhemia to our roster. The band has already made a strong impression with their debut, Abraxas. Their unique blend of furious modern black metal, atmospheric depth, and profound themes immediately resonated with us. We are truly proud that Alkhemia has chosen to join our label, and we look forward to unveiling the powerful next chapter of their journey together."
https://www.facebook.com/nonserviamrecords
https://www.facebook.com/Alkhemia.bm
Since its release, “INEVITABLE DEATH” has been EVOCATUS steadily making the rounds, and we truly believe it still deserves your ears. If you haven’t had a chance to dive in yet, we’d love for you to give it a spin — and we’re absolutely open to setting up a review or interview if it sparks your interest. Emerging from the scorched battlefields of New South Wales with a bloodstained banner of thrash, death, folk, and symphonic might, Evocatus wield melody and brutality in equal measure. Their latest sonic campaign, Inevitable Death, marks a monumental leap forward—expanding on the saga outlined in 2020’s Path to Tartarus with an epic, war-scarred offering of blistering riffs, sweeping orchestration, and lyrical odes to fate, myth, and warfare.
Produced once again by Ryan Huthnance at Emissary Studios, Inevitable Death captures the sharpened edge of the band’s evolving sound. Fans of Kreator, Amon Amarth, and Machine Head will find familiar fire here, but with an identity that is unmistakably Evocatus—tight, towering, and unapologetically intense.
Tracklist
1. Into Everlasting Night
2. Serpent of Chaos
3. The River Styx
4. ...and Die in my Name
5. In Graves Unknown
6. For Death and Glory
7. Devoted to Inevitable Death
8. The Sirens Call
9. To Live by the Sword
10. A Fate Worse than Death
With Inevitable Death, EVOCATUS don’t just sharpen their swords—they raise them high.
EVOCATUS are:
Nich Shields – Vocals
Vaughan Jones – Guitars
Callan Douchkov – Guitars
Brad Delforce – Bass
Adam Watts – Drums
www.youtube.com/@evocatusbandofficial
https://www.facebook.com/EvocatusBand
ACRANIUS brand-new single “SWORN TO REPAY”, which will be released on October 3rd, 2025. ACRANIUS have built a solid reputation over the years as one of the leading names in the international Deathcore/Slam scene, touring extensively across Europe and overseas and constantly pushing the boundaries of extreme music.
With “Sworn to Repay”, the band unleashes one of their heaviest and most uncompromising tracks to date: brutal breakdowns, relentless slam parts, guttural vocals, blasting drums and downtuned guitars, all captured in a high-quality music video directed by Daniel Prieß. This track also marks the first official single featuring Marcus Jasak as the band’s sole vocalist, adding even more intensity to the sound.
https://www.facebook.com/Acranius
EL MUERTO, the Netherlands' one-man Black/Death Metal project, has released a music video for "WOLVES OF DEN HAAG," the second single from forthcoming debut EP, LOST AND AMSTERDAMNED!
FFO: Opeth, Immortal, Emperor, Mgla, Death
"Wolves of Den Haag" was inspired by the real-life cannibalistic murder of Dutch statesman Johan de Witt in 1672.
Check out the video at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tEF6srPxcEY
The song is also available on https://elmuerto2.bandcamp.com/track/wolves-of-den-haag
El Muerto was born in the depths of personal crisis, a raw and unflinching document of depression, trauma, and the desire to disappear. Conceived as a final message from an artist who had lost the will to live, each track captures a chapter of that darkness. But this record is no longer a goodbye. It’s proof that even in the shadows, something can still survive.
El Muerto is the alter ego of a multi-instrumentalist whose journey spans continents, from the underground metal scene of Mexico (Sekhmet) to experimental projects in Australia (Conscious Comma), now anchored in the Dutch landscape. With Lost and Amsterdamned, he delivers a fiercely collaborative black/death metal EP shaped by the frostbitten influence of Immortal, the grim atmosphere of Darkthrone and Mgła, and the progressive shadows of Opeth and Emperor.
Driven by guitar-forward compositions and visceral vocals, the record balances old-school extremity with cinematic vision. Each track is both a personal exorcism and a descent into archetypal horror, as described by below by El Muerto.
"Enthroned in the Tower of Shadows (The Witch)" – A theatrical black metal tale of the witch-queen reigning from a tower of obsidian. Ritualistic, grand, and venomously lyrical, it reads like folklore soaked in blood and fire. Betrayal, treason and lies.
"Ghosts of Torment" – An inner war against unseen forces. This track is a descent into madness where haunting spirits represent trauma, anxiety, and mental illness. Dissonant and despairing, it’s a song about being torn from within—and haunted from without.
"Lich King" – A blighted anthem of death’s dominion. With imagery of skeletal monarchs and ruined worlds, it’s a march into the void, full of oppressive riffing and funereal dread.
"A Song for Ran" – A melancholic invocation of the Norse sea goddess, casting despair into the sea’s cold embrace. Melodic and mournful, it drifts between surrender and transcendence beneath crashing waves and whispered death. Where the final rest in the most peaceful as well.
"Blood Crypt" – The EP’s most venomous moment: a burial rite soaked in bile and loathing. A brutal poem of closure through decay, it turns memory into rot, laying ghosts to rest in a cathedral of scorn.
"Wolves of Den Haag" – Inspired by the real-life cannibalistic murder of Dutch statesman Johan de Witt in 1672, this track uses historical horror to reflect modern betrayal and societal rage. Gnarled riffs and spectral tension echo through The Hague’s ghost-soaked streets.
Each song speaks in the language of metal, but beneath the corpse paint and distortion lies something deeply human—anguish, defiance, and ultimately, release.
Each of these songs reflects personal trauma through the lens of myth, horror, and metal’s harshest language turning lived experience into sonic ritual. Lost and Amsterdamned no longer marks an ending. It is a violent testament of survival, memory, and transformation. A cathartic howl from the pit—and the sound of someone crawling out of it.
The album's rhythm section features guest musicians from international metal acts, such as downunder's Norse and Europe's Adarrak.
Mixed by the legendary Tomas Skogsberg of Sunlight Studios in Sweden and mastered by Ricardo Botello. Recorded in studios across the Netherlands.
Lost and Amsterdamned is set for release on November 21!.
Pre-order:
https://elmuerto2.bandcamp.com/album/lost-and-amsterdamned
Track Listing:
1. Enthroned in the Tower of Shadows (The Witch)
2. Ghosts of Torment
3. Lich King
4. A Song for Ran
5. Blood Crypt
6. Wolves of Den Haag
Credits:
Produced by Ricardo Botello
Mixed by Tomas Skogsberg in Sunlight Studios, Stockholm, Sweden.
Mastered by Stefan Brown from Abbey Road Studios.
All artwork created by Francisco Torres Beltrán .
Line-up:
Ricardo Botello - Guitars, Vocals, Piano
Zigor Munoz - Bass (except "Ghosts of Torment")
Tommaso Tani - Bass on "Ghosts of Torment"
Robin Stone - Drums
Bio:
El Muerto is the alter ego of a multi-instrumentalist, Ricardo Botello, who has made the Dutch landscape his creative home for the past years. His musical journey spans continents, from his work with the Mexican project Sekhmet to time spent with Australia’s Conscious Comma.
Now unveiling his debut EP, Lost in Amsterdamned, El Muerto presents a collaborative effort that features a dynamic cast of guest musicians.
https://elmuerto2.bandcamp.com/album/lost-and-amsterdamned
DISTORTA
– “DEADMAN”
Following their 2024 debut Devil in the Dust, Deadman is the sound of a band hitting its stride—fusing thrash, groove, death, and power metal into an explosive signature style. Massive riffs, pounding rhythms, and anthemic choruses you can shout ‘til your lungs give out—this is DISTORTA.
The EP was entirely recorded, mixed, and mastered by the band themselves, and shows a marked evolution in sound and precision.
Tracklist
1. When the War Is Over
2. The Reaper
3. Deadman
4. Longway
5. Deafening Sins
www.youtube.com/channel/UCizUhr_GuMvgDGGNFthVqpg
www.facebook.com/distorta
PUTREVORE – “UNENDING ROTTING CYCLE”
Label: Xtreem Music
Release date: november 11th 2025
Genre: Death Metal
For fans of: Incantation | Immolation | Avulsed | Grisly
We walk upon a road of mouldering bones, empty sockets staring up in silent reproach at our trespass. And then, with a last backward glance at the fading daylight, we step into the maw of death…descending into a darkness beyond black, the lightless catacombs of dying where life has no place and angels fear to tread. Here the gods have many eyes and many serpentine limbs. Here the dead converse in crackling whispers as their flesh sloughs from their bent and twisted frames. Here the aeons pass in unending rotting cycles…
Putrevore…a shared dream between two icons of death, a nascent idea hatched between Dave Rotten (Avulsed, Holycide etc) and Rogga Johansson (Paganizer, Ribspreader and a thousand more) to pay tribute to the hardest, heaviest and most brutal of the death metal pioneers of the late ‘80s and early ‘90s, more than twenty years ago. Yet still the beast clings to life with a vicious tenacity and a fifth full length album of impossible horrors is about to be unleashed – Unending Rotting Cycle!
Attacking with a terrifying immediacy, ‘No Mourning The Grace’ reveals Dave Rotten’s vocals at their most tomb-trawling, deeper and more inhuman than ever before, while Rogga Johansson’s inexhaustible supply of superlative death metal riffs remains undiminished. An inherent sense of dark melody is always present behind the song’s wall of terror, spreading tendrils of utter desolation through its rotting cadaver. There’s an incredible murky darkness shrouding this album as a whole, the vocals clawing their way up through the thick, oppressive riffs, while the drums deliver a crisp, bone shaking thunder within the vortex of chaos. On tracks like the magnificent, rumbling, infernal majesty of ‘Subterranean Paths To The Temples’, the fear infused atmosphere is simply awesome. There is no let up in the nightmarish aura – once Putrevore have sunk their cracked, decaying teeth into your flesh they do not let go. From the stumbling zombie death march of ‘They Worship Disarray’, led by Rotten’s flesh melting vocals, to the paean to horrors from beyond the boundaries of sanity that is ‘Cult Of The Tentacle’, Unending Rotting Cycle is a testament to the fact that the blood in Putrevore’s collective veins runs black with the essence of death metal. The final act of desecration, ‘The Cradle Replaced By The Grave’, is haunting and morose as it grinds you into the dust, extinguishing the last flickering embers of life and hope.
Mixed and mastered by Avulsed guitarist, Alejandro Lobo, at his Acordica Studios and featuring the cataclysmic drumming of regular Rogga Johansson co-conspirator Thomas Ohlsson (Stass, War Magic etc), Unending Rotting Cycle is without question the most relentless, ravenous and remorseless example of Putrevore’s death metal war machine. It will be released by Xtreem Music on November 11th on CD, 12"LP Cassette & Digital formats, completed by the stunning artwork of Lucretia Morti (Avulsed, Ribspreader etc). Bleak, black and bestial, Putrevore remain the undead embodiment of an old phrase from the age that inspired them – some music was meant to stay underground.
Line-up:
Dave Rotten – Vocals
Rogga Johansson – Guitars/Bass
Drums on Unending Rotting Cycle performed by Thomas Ohlsson
https://www.xtreemmusic.com/
https://www.facebook.com/putrevore
Australian darkwave/industrial black metal act IRREPARABLE have unveiled their new single, “FOREVER REMAIN”. It is a powerful and intense piece from their upcoming debut album, “THE FATE OF ALL LIFE”, and features a guest appearance by acclaimed violinist Hayley Anderson (Aquilus, Suldusk).
Watch the music video: https://metaladdicts.com/irreparable-unleash-forever-remain-feat-hayley-anderson-aquilus-suldusk/
The band commented:
"When Death finally frees you from the pain of suffering, what worse Hell to awake to than a rebirth into the same cycle? This is the idea behind the content of 'Forever Remain’. A track that well defines the concept of the new album ‘The Fate Of All Life’. One of the last tracks written for the album, it is particularly intense and features an outro of an incredibly mournful violin section that was written and performed by Hayley Anderson from Aquilus and Suldusk. The video was filmed in Lithuania by an amazing team that truly brought to life (and death) the vision.”
The new single is also now available to listen to via all major streaming services.
“Forever Remain” follows the release of the single “Failure to Thrive” and is the second single from the band’s upcoming debut album set for release on 17 October via These Hands Melt.
“The Fate Of All Life” sees the band weave together industrial black metal, goth and darkwave to create a sound that is both haunting and cathartic. The album is a monument to the reality of the human condition, exploring themes of cyclical suffering and death. IRREPARABLE has expertly laid the foundations of a personal apocalypse, which is reflected in their poignant quote: “We rise to the sky from the sea, only to come pouring down”.
The new album will be available as a limited edition CD Digipack and a limited Vinyl LP (150 copies) in red transparent, as well as on all major digital platforms.
Pre-order here: https://irreparable2019.bandcamp.com/album/the-fate-of-all-life
The band will celebrate the release of “The Fate Of All Life” at The Leadbeater, Richmond, VIC (Australia) with Burden Man, The Nihilistic Front and Nighteyes on November 29th.
IRREPARABLE are:
D.B. - Guitar, Electronics
N.M. - Vocals
M.B. - Bass
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VALLETTA unleashes pure fury on their second EP, "Bitter Lucid Truth", out this October via Germany’s LIFEFORCE RECORDS. Fueled by raw anger toward today’s political climate, the Raleigh, NC quartet transforms venom into powerful, melodic outbursts that are both soaring and scathing.
Written and recorded in early 2025, the "Bitter Lucid Truth" EP was tracked by Al Jacob (He Is Legend, Wailin Storms) at Warrior Sound with input from Inter Arma’s TJ Childers, and mastered by Matt Tuttle (Codeseven). It’s a lean, explosive statement and a bold step forward from a lineup whose pedigree includes Lord Almighty, Mo’ynoq, Prayer For Cleansing and Between the Buried And Me.
VALLETTA hits the road in the U.S. this August and October 2025, with a European tour and re-release of "Summer" slated for 2026.
https://vallettalfr.bandcamp.com/album/bitter-lucid-truth
Finnish
one-man black metal band VALONTUOJA is set to unleash
the second album 'TULESTA SYNTYNYT' on November 14th 2025
via Inverse Records. The second single 'VÄLIKAPPALE' is unleashed
today and it's available here: https://push.fm/fl/valontuoja-valikappale
The man behind Valontuoja, Jal'zoroth comments the single:
"In the heart of the forest, where the wind speaks only in whispers and the stars vanish from the sky, a predator moves unseen."Välikappale" is a raw invocation of the hunter spirit a vessel of death, a servant of bloodthirsty gods, cloaked in silence and shadow.
The wolves howl. The earth drinks. Fate is written in blood."
Tulesta syntynyt CD PRE-ORDER available https://inverse-records.myshopify.com/
Listen to the first single here: https://push.fm/fl/valontuoja-ympyra
Biography:
Valontuoja, meaning "Bringer of Light" in Finnish, is the one-man black metal entity forged in the icy depths of Helsinki by the Jal'zoroth. Formed in 2024, Valontuoja channels the primordial essence of black metal, weaving a sonic tapestry that is both ferocious and hauntingly melodic. Valontuoja's soundscape is a maelstrom of raw, unyielding black metal fused with ethereal and melodic elements. Valontuoja conjures an atmosphere that is as brutal as it is beautiful, guiding listeners through the desolate realms of human despair and nature's unforgiving majesty
Track list:
1. Palaneiden Kasvojen Maa
2. Ympyrä Joka Syö Itseään
3. Kameleontti
4. Aurinkoroihun Kirous
5. Välikappale
6. Asiat Jotka On Tähtiin Kirjoitettu
7. Sinä Vastaat Teoistasi
8. Korvessa On Kotini
9. Kun Kaikki Muu Vaikenee
Album cover by Vhan Artwork
Line-up:
Jal'zoroth - vocals, guitars, bass & drums
https://valontuoja.bandcamp.com
For
over fifteen years Spain's recluse visual master, composer and death fetishist
Noir Noir has dredged the most forlorn depths of death industrial, dark wave,
and raw black metal to uncover an auditory death ritual of unprecedented
wretchedness and magnificence. The project's two crowning achievements - 2016's
mini album "Black Curtain" (originally released on cassette
by Fallow Field), and 2022's "Divine Swelling" (originally
released by Hedonic Reversal as side one of the split cassette with Vesakh), now
finally see their righteous enshrinement, remastered (courtesy of
death-industrial master Grant Richardson) and released for the first time ever
on vinyl and CD formats (and reissued on cassette) as due solemnization to one
of underground industrial's most defiant, enigmatic, and transformative
entities.
While the band's sparse but enduring output has touched upon various digressions in the realms of dark ambient, noise and power electronics, these two releases in particular are the ones which showcase the band's most coherent, focused, and visionary output, being the foremost two releases in Noir Noir's discography which most define and consecrate the project's monumental morbid triumph. By far the band's two most pervasive and straightforward releases, "Black Curtain" and "Divine Swelling" unfold a prodigious death-scarred voidscape of oppressive ritualistic rhythms, glacial sequences and tortured proclamations that condemn the listener to an all-consuming auditory punishment. Obviously influenced by, or convergently evolved from, the darkened explorations of acts like Brighter Death Now, Lurker of Chalice, Mütilation, Trepaneringsritualen, Skinny Puppy, Throbbing Gristle and Dead Can Dance, these crowning forty minutes of Noir Noir's discography represent an inestimable underground hidden jewel of perverse and grandiose nekro-industrial that are a must for any enthusiast of hermetic and cult-like auditory divergences into the depths of occultism, ritualism and sadism.
"Black Curtain / Divine Swelling" is streaming in full and pre-orderable now via all our channels along with an exclusive offering of brand new on-demand merch, and an official street date set for October 17 2025 on LP, CD, MC and digital formats worldwide.
Sincerely, Sentient Ruin
https://sentientruin.com/releases/noir-noir-black-curtain-/-divine-swelling
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OLESIN joins Devoted
Art Propaganda with the release of their self-titled demo. It's set for a
31 October 2025 as a cassette. To mark the announcement, the band has premiered
an advance track from the release, now available to stream on their Bandcamp
page and YouTube.
Olesin is a forest in eastern Poland, a place of ruined palaces with lions, libations, fights, suicides, drownings, mysterious candles, and the birthplace of figures who changed the course of history. A place of hunting returns. Just like home. Their music is a raw, chaotic and Bergmansk form of black metal, channeling the turbulent and haunted essence of their origins.
To hear the advance track and for more information, visit the band's Bandcamp page: https://olesin.bandcamp.com/ or YouTube: https://youtu.be/7MgnMkjHoXI
Tracklist:
1. I
2. II
3. III
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https://olesin.bandcamp.com/
ARGESK – “MOONLIGHT PYROMANCY”
Label: Matriarch Records
Release date: october 17th 2025
Genre: Melodic Black Metal
For fans of: Cradle Of Filth | Hecate Enthroned | Naglfar | Ancient
Summoned through the gate of fire, drawn from the flames into the night, she wanders the darkness – a flickering shade of memory and loss. Her heart held forever in a glacial frost she hungers for the fleeting warmth of lifeblood, freely given in enraptured lust or taken by strength and spell, as needs must. And with every passing age her desperate need grows, to tear the pitiless, despoiling sun from the heavens, to dwell for endless aeons in star dusted night and deep twilight shadow, to drift for eternity upon cold, dark winds; a deathless beauty invoked by moonlight pyromancy…
Moonlight Pyromancy is the second album from the British black metal force Argesk and the band have progressed at a phenomenal rate since their Realm Of Eternal Night debut. This album possesses everything that made its predecessor such an exciting first statement; but better, richer, fuller and so much more accomplished. Beginning with ‘Invocation’, a short but effective instrumental piece that acts as a gateway to the gloaming country of Moonlight Pyromancy, Argesk proceed to enfold us in dark wings of nocturnal ambience. A newfound mastery of melody comes to the fore in ‘Accursed Victory’ as the emotive guitar work draws you deeper and deeper into this epic of tragedy and drama, while ‘Black Castle Waltz’ is a regal dance of vampiric splendour with a sense of world building – as if Argesk are constructing their own mythology through the complex interweaving of each instrument. At the heart of the album lies ‘Wreathing Serpent’, a formidable song that builds slowly before exploding like a shower of stars across the night sky and this track highlights the perfect balance of the Argesk sound; despite the beguiling melodies and lush layers of atmosphere they never allow sweetness to overpower the bitter hemlock of their black metal draught. Everything is steeped in devastation and gothic magic, bloodlust and damnation. The triumphant chords of the title track close the album with an air of dark celebration, before a reprise of ‘Black Castle Waltz’, complete with guest vocals from Dean Seddon, the man who supplied the banshee screams for Hecate Enthroned’s Kings Of Chaos and Redimus albums. Moonlight Pyromancy is infused with black sorcery and whispered promises, a true work of the very darkest art.
Superbly recorded and mixed by Chris Taylor at Noiseboy Studios (Burial, Steel Mage, Beyond Salvation etc) and immaculately mastered by Chris Fielding (Electric Wizard, Fen, Winterfylleth etc) every layer of Moonlight Symphony’s textured compositions can be fully appreciated, as each instrument is given room to breathe – and the outstanding artwork of Aghy Purakusuma (Pure Wrath, Morwinyon, Firienholt etc) sets the final seal of quality upon this outstanding album. Now bonded in blood and fire with Matriarch Records, Argesk will unlock the door to Moonlight Pyromancy on October 17th. Open your hearts to the darkness…
Line-up:
Matt IH - Guitar and harsh vocals
Roscoe - Bass and acoustic guitar
Leth - Synths, clean vocals and mandolin
Bob - Drums
Aidan - Guitar
https://www.facebook.com/MatriarchRecords
https://www.facebook.com/argeskuk/
Innovative
female-fronted symphonic/prog metal band THE WAVE AND THE PARTICLE
have just released the official video for “ELECTRIC SHEEP,” the
title track from their latest album. Watch the video and stream the album now!
With its mix of cinematic synth layers, symphonic textures, and heavy guitars, “Electric Sheep” captures The Wave and the Particle’s signature fusion of industrial rock, symphonic metal, and progressive rock. The song explores the pull of collective thinking in the digital age and the loss of individuality in the face of ideological conformity. The video tells this story through the journey of a painter in a black-and-white world who, drawn into a powerful movement, loses his sense of self and becomes one with the faceless crowd.
Stream the "Electric Sheep" album here: https://orcd.co/electricsheep
Previous videos from the album:
https://youtu.be/_aQZ6_T4HQw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eNJGK4V76PY
https://youtu.be/AEP_PUflV-U
About The Wave and the Particle:
Founded in 2015, The Wave and the Particle fuses symphonic metal, industrial, and progressive rock. Their music blends soaring vocals, layered synths, and intricate guitars. Electric Sheep showcases their signature genre-bending style and cyberpunk-inspired themes of technology, identity, and the future
Line up:
Abhiram - Drums
Alessandro Castelli - Bass
Chandra Garud - Guitar
Katharina Huang - Vocals
Vasiliy Sharikov - Keys, Synths, Programming
www.facebook.com/the.wave.and.the.particle
Heavy rock all-stars ALPHA DESTROYER - featuring Martin Sweet (Crashdïet), Kelly LeMieux (Buckcherry), and Eric Sexton-Dorsett (Sleepless) have released the newest single from their forthcoming debut album, FASTLANE.
"Masterplan" marks the fourth single off this 10-track offering of high-octane rock, and the last before fans get to hear this rager in its entirety.
Watch the video for "Masterplan" at https://youtu.be/nx26wkcRkeI
Fast Lane is due out this fall on Necromantic Press Records. Physical copies of Fast Lane, including limited-edition red splatter and standard black vinyl, will begin shipping in October. The album will be available on all streaming platforms on October 31. Pre-orders are available
at https://necromanticpress.com/products/alpha-destroyer-fast-lane-vinyl-lp-limited-edition
Tracklisting:
1 - Straight into the Grind
2 - Masterplan
3 - Dirt in the Ground
4 - Lobotomized
5 - Transmission
6 - Fast Lane
7 - Sweet Dreams From Oblivion
8 - Manic Messiah
9 - Conspiracy
10 - The Prophet
“This Isn’t a Band. It’s a Warning.”
Alpha Destroyer was born in 2022, shortly after trad/thrash metal band Sleepless released its debut LP. Looking for a new creative outlet, Sleepless guitarist Eric Sexton-Dorsett began writing a series of dissonant, groove-heavy tracks—something that channeled the high-powered spirit of bands like Def Leppard while drawing on the chaos of Voivod and Morbid Angel.
After tracking initial guitar parts, Eric brought in drummer Ryan McPhaill to lay down drum tracks. The results exceeded expectations—every take locked in with the raw energy and precision the project demanded.
With a solid foundation in place, Eric filed the songs under the name Alpha Destroyer and started mapping out the next phase.
Soon after, on the Monsters of Rock Cruise, Eric met bassist Kelly LeMieux (Goldfinger, Buckcherry) through mutual friend Kevin Hahn—vocalist/lead guitarist for Sleepless and now a guitarist for Alpha Destroyer. Late-night conversations on the cruise led to a strong creative connection. Back in Portland, Kelly heard the early tracks and immediately added his signature, larger-than-life basslines. The songs—now three deep—began to take shape.
In 2024, another key moment happened on the same cruise. Eric met Martin Sweet (Crashdïet), a longtime influence. After staying in touch, Eric sent him the developing tracks—initially just to contribute guitar—but Martin offered something more: vocals. His performance on the first completed track, “Straight into the Grind,” helped define the band’s sound and opened the door to a deeper collaboration. What was meant to be a four-song EP quickly expanded as the ideas flowed naturally.
The result is Fast Lane—a 10-track debut album that rides the line between doom-laced introspection and high-octane rock. The title track and first single, “Fast Lane,” kicks things off with a punk-edged urgency and Martin’s heavy yet melodic take on personal struggle.
With new music already in the works and plans for live dates in 2026, Alpha Destroyer is just getting started.
THE STORM IS BUILDING. ALPHA DESTROYER IS COMING.
ALPHA DESTROYER is:
Eric Sexton-Dorsett
Martin Sweet
Kelly Lemieux
Ryan McPhaill
Kevin Hahn
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Label: Rottweiler Records
Release date: 03 october 2025
Shamash is set to release their commanding new single, The Gulf Between Us, on September 3, 2025 across all major streaming platforms via Rottweiler Records.
The track represents a defining moment for the band — one that balances the punishing aggression of heavy music with a melodic core that feels both intimate and universal. At its heart, The Gulf Between Us is a song about distance, conflict, and redemption. It paints the picture of standing at the edge of separation, staring into silence and despair, but refusing to remain there. Instead, the song charts the difficult but necessary journey of moving forward, of closing the divide, and of finding healing and hope on the other side.
For Shamash, this release is more than just another single — it is a milestone. It marks the beginning of a new chapter for the band, one in which every note and every lyric carries the weight of their evolution. The Gulf Between Us is heavier, sharper, and more dynamic than anything they’ve done before, offering listeners an unflinching glimpse into the band’s creative rebirth.
Production Notes:
The single was engineered by award-winning engineer JD Wong of 21:05 Productions, also recognized as the guitarist for Malaysian rock icons Pop Shuvit. His technical precision and creative touch bring both depth and impact to the recording.
Production was led by Darren Teh, Shamash’s bassist, backup vocalist, and producer. In addition to his work with Shamash, Teh is also known as the vocalist and guitarist for award-winning pop-punk band An Honest Mistake. His role within Shamash goes beyond performance — he shapes the band’s sound from within, ensuring that the music reflects their shared vision with clarity, intensity, and authenticity.
Looking ahead, Shamash is excited to confirm that they will continue their work with JD Wong and 21:05 Productions on their next full-length album, with more details to follow in the coming months.
Songwriting Credits:
The Gulf Between Us was written by Shamash members Darren Teh (bass/backup vocals/ producer) and André Chiang (vocals). Their collaboration reflects the strength of the band’s internal chemistry. Teh brings an ear for structure, melody, and production detail, while Chiang channels the emotional intensity of the lyrics through his raw and commanding vocal performance. Together, they have created a piece that is not only musically precise but also thematically powerful, speaking to universal struggles of division, healing, and renewal.
Band Lineup
This release also represents the first single to showcase Shamash’s revitalized lineup since their last record, Done with Misery: Nos Pergamos in Domine Saluteum.
André Chiang – Vocals
Darren Teh – Bass, Backup Vocals & Producer
Steven Thang – Lead Guitar
Puvan Sivanasan – Rhythm Guitar
Alexander Martin – Rhythm Guitar
About the Band:
Shamash was formed with a vision: to create music that is both punishing in its heaviness and honest in its message. Over the years, they have developed a reputation for weaving themes of struggle, redemption, and resilience into a sound that is at once aggressive and melodic. Their previous release, Done with Misery: Nos Pergamos in Domine Saluteum, gained international attention and secured them recognition in underground metal circles for its ambitious scope and emotional resonance.
With a refreshed lineup, renewed energy, and sharpened purpose, Shamash now enters its most ambitious era to date. The release of The Gulf Between Us signals not only their return but also their evolution — proof that the band is ready to step onto a larger stage, reaching audiences both at home and abroad with music that speaks to the core of the human experience.
Accolades & Recognition:
Shamash’s journey has already been marked by critical acclaim and chart success, demonstrating their ability to resonate across audiences and gain recognition within the global heavy music community:
Featured in Metal Hammer / Louder Sound's “The 15 Best New Metal Songs You Need to Hear This Week” (April 2024) for the single Take Me As I Am. Praised for its intensity and unique blend of melodeath energy with rhythmic elements reminiscent of Slipknot and Sepultura, the track was spotlighted as proof of Shamash’s rising international profile.
Reached #1 on the CMW Loud Charts with the single Suffering Servant (January 2021). This achievement underscored the band’s ability to reach beyond borders and connect with listeners through both their heaviness and their message.
Album Done With Misery (Nos Pergamos in Domine Saluteum) ranked #40 in KingdomCore’s Albums of the Year (2024). The annual list recognized Shamash’s unique voice among global heavy music releases, highlighting their growth and ambition.Featured in JesusFreakHideout’s Staff Picks (2024). Selected by editors as one of the year’s standout records, Done With Misery was praised for its intensity, artistry, and emotional depth.
Included in Heaven’s Metal Magazine’s Top 40 Albums of 2024, where Done With Misery landed at #28. This recognition confirmed the band’s growing influence and positioned them as one of the year’s most noteworthy acts in faith-driven heavy music.
Looking Ahead:
With The Gulf Between Us, Shamash takes a bold step forward. The single captures the essence of who they are: a band unafraid to confront heaviness, unafraid to tell the truth, and determined to carve out something meaningful in a noisy world. More than a song, it is a declaration of intent — heavier, sharper, and more purposeful than ever.
And this is only the beginning. With their next full-length album already in development in collaboration with Jedediah Wong and 2105 Productions, Shamash is poised to continue their ascent. Fans can expect more announcements soon, but for now, The Gulf Between Us stands as both a milestone and a promise: Shamash is here to stay, and the best is yet to come.
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NEWS 28.9.2025
Streamen & vorbestellen : https://motorhead.lnk.to/killedbydeafpr
Über Motörhead und ihr Cover von "Ace of Spades" sagt Pennywise-Gitarrist Fletcher Dragge: "Als ich um 1980 zum Punkrock kam, war Motörhead meiner Meinung nach im Grunde die einzige Metal-Band, die Teil der Punkrock-Szene sein durfte. Wenn man jemanden in einer Jeansweste mit dem Motörhead-Aufnäher auf dem Rücken sah, dachte man: 'Das ist ein Metaller, aber er kann mit uns abhängen!' Bei 'Ace of Spades' hörte man das und dachte: 'Das ist kein Metal, das ist Punkrock!'"
Heavy Metal und Punkrock! Man kann mit Fug und Recht behaupten, dass diese beiden lauten Tribes mittlerweile viel gemeinsam haben – oft verschmelzen sie miteinander, sind kaum noch voneinander zu unterscheiden und bringen ihre eigenen Bastard-Nachkommen hervor. Aber das war nicht immer so. Es gab tatsächlich eine Zeit, in der eher mit den Fäusten geprügelt als gegrüßt wurde und Bier eher geworfen als geteilt wurde – außer wenn es um Motörhead ging. Das war die einzige Band, auf die wir uns alle einigen konnten. Die einzige Band, die wirklich uns gehörte!
Auf den vierzehn Tracks dieses Albums mit dem cleveren Titel “Killed By Deaf” hört man eine liebevolle Hommage an Motörhead von einigen der größten und angesehensten Punkrock-Bands. Größen wie Rancid, Pennywise, Lagwagon, GBH, The Bronx und FEAR steuern allesamt raue Versionen ihrer Lieblingssongs von Motörhead bei... und auch aufstrebende Newcomer wie Slaughterhouse sind dabei, denn seien wir ehrlich: Motörhead haben immer die Underdogs geliebt und unterstützt. Der einzige Song auf diesem Album, der nicht von Motörhead stammt, ist eine bisher unveröffentlichte, mitreißende Version des Klassikers "Neat Neat Neat" von The Damned, bei der der großartige Lemmy selbst sowie The Damned mitwirken.
"Killed By Deaf – A Punk Tribute To Motörhead" erscheint am 31. Oktober 2025 als LP, CD und in digitaler Form. Die vollständige Trackliste findet sich unten. Neuigkeiten und Updates gibt es auf www.iMotorhead.com
Tracklist1. Pennywise – Ace Of Spades
2. Rancid – Sex & Death
3. The Bronx – Over The Top
4. Lagwagon – Rock ‘N’ Roll
5. FEAR – The Chase Is Better Than The Catch
6. GBH – Bomber
7. Murphy’s Law – Stay Clean
8. Slaughterhouse – Love Me Like A Reptile
9. The Casualties – The Hammer
10. Anti-Nowhere League – Born To Raise Hell
11. Love Canal – Voices In The Sky
12. Soldiers Of Destruction – Overkill
13. Wisdom In Chains – Iron Fist
14. Motӧrhead & The Damned – Neat, Neat, Neat
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Von
einer aufstrebenden Musikszene und ihren Fans in einem fast rechtsfreien Raum
der Neunzigerjahre HEAVY OST Sie waren aufregend, ganz sicher, die Neunzigerjahre im Osten der Republik. Vielleicht sogar wild, als sich ein alles kontrollierendes Regime infolge einer friedlichen Revolution verabschieden musste, aus der kleinen und etwas muffigen DDR ein Teil eines freien und damals sehr gut gelaunten Deutschlands wurde und sich allerorten Räume boten, Neues zu probieren. Im Fall von Ralf Niemiec eine Leidenschaft, die schon länger ihn und seine Freunde befallen hatte, nun aber auf eine Weise ausgelebt werden konnte und auch sollte, wie das vor 1989 undenkbar gewesen wäre.
Heavy Metal. ´Heavy Ost´, so lautet darum folgerichtig der Titel des soeben im Leipziger I.C.H. Verlag erschienenen Rückblicks des mittlerweile in der Schweiz lebenden Autors Ralf Niemiec, ein Buch, das sehr ausführlich die Szene im Osten Deutschlands, besonders aber im südlichen Sachsen-Anhalt, angrenzend an Thüringen und Sachsen, mit Halle und Leipzig als heruntergewirtschaftete aber aufstrebende Metropolen sowie kulturelle Magnete, dem Geiseltal, hier Fix- und Startpunkt von Gründungen, Konzerten und Tourneen, in allem, was irgendwie aufregend und Metal ist. Denn tatsächlich wird der Autor mit seiner Leidenschaft und den sich bietenden Möglichkeiten, vor allem den Dingen, die einfach im Osten noch nicht da sind, aber von vielen dringend herbeigesehnt werden, mehr und mehr zu einem Unternehmer in Sachen Heavy Metal, zu einem Gründer, Band- und Eventmanager und sogar Reiseveranstalter. Das alles natürlich wenig kommerziell, es geht hier um den Spaß und nicht das Geschäft, mit einigen beachtlichen Erfolgen und vielen auch schmerzhaften Reinfällen, die einfach passieren müssen, wenn die Kenntnisse über die Gesetzmäßigkeiten der Branche nur wenig vorhanden sein können, aber unweigerlich greifen, egal wie jung die Szene ist. Und dennoch passiert Erstaunliches, werden Metal-Feste organisiert und gefeiert, Köpfe geschleudert (Headbanging), Hände zum Metal Gruß erhoben, es wird getanzt und mitgeschrien und vor allem jede Menge Bier getrunken. Wen interessiert es da, ob hinterher die Kasse stimmt? Busse werden gechartert, Freibäder mitten im Sommer besetzt und mit schwitzenden Fans in Leder belagert, die örtliche Bevölkerung oft mehr als nur verunsichert. Konzerte, immer wieder Konzerte, mit Bands die auferstehen und wohl nur Insidern ein Begriff sind.
Hier ein Auszug: „Nach der Umbaupause wird es ebenso hart aber auch lustig und verrückt. Das Motto von Mucky Pup ist «Cant you take a Joke». Musikalisch schlägt die Band in die gleiche Kerbe wie Biohazard, hat aber zusätzlich im Verlauf des Konzerts noch eine Showeinlage zu bieten, mit der niemand gerechnet hat, weil sie völlig neu war. Mit ihrer Mischung aus Punk und Metal wurde nicht nur auf der Bühne für Stimmung gesorgt. Durch ihre Alben A Boy in a Mans World und Can´t you take a Joke waren Mucky Pup gut aufgestellt, feierten zusammen mit uns und lebten ihr Motto vollends aus. Der Sänger ließ sich, und das ist die Showeinlage, auf dem Höhepunkt des Gigs auf einer Matratze liegend einmal über das gesamte Publikum tragen.“ Doch blickt Niemiec hin und wieder auf, aus den Rauchschwaden, Bierlachen, den langen möglichst naturbelassenen Haaren, den Geschichten erzählenden Stickern und den schwarzen Klamotten und zeigt eine sich entwickelnde Szene im Osten der Republik, mit durchaus immer professionelleren Strukturen, aufstrebenden Bands wie Manos oder Morgoth und einer medialen Begleitung durch einen Kult-Sender des Osten, DT 64, mit der Ost-Stimme des Metal, Matthias Hopke, der auch über die Schattenseiten der Kommerzialisierung und die Dominanz des Westens spricht. Doch noch werden die Freiheit der Szene und das Vakuum des Ostens in vollen Zügen genutzt, denn es sind immer die Möglichkeiten, die unmittelbar spürbar sind, und nicht die schleichende Macht der Ordnung und des Geldes, die diese Freiheit immer mehr kommerzialisieren und zuteilen. Immerhin sehr zur Beruhigung der jeweils betroffenen Bevölkerung. So ist auch das Geiseltal wohl schon lange wieder ein sehr friedlicher Ort und die lärmenden Metaller von damals sind vermutlich Großeltern. Großeltern mit aufregenden Geschichten.
´Heavy Ost´ erhalten Sie ab sofort für 21,90 € bei www.bücherfairkaufen.de oder im Buchhandel.
Der Verlag Der I.C.H. Verlag setzt mit Autobiografien und Biografien oder Ratgebern auf ein durch und durch klares und ehrliches Programm. Schnörkellos, aber hilfreich und interessant. Und natürlich bezieht sich das Kürzel I.C.H. auf das was es auf den ersten Blick auch ist, das Ego. Denn das ist nun einmal der wichtigste Teil in einem Verlag, der ausschließlich nichtfiktive Bücher verlegt. Hoffentlich sehr erfolgreich. Und trotzdem entstand dieses Kürzel aus einer englischen Redewendung. Vielleicht ist es auch nur ein einfacher Satz, ein Zitat. Wir wissen es nicht ganz genau. Der lautet wie folgt: Individuality causes humanity.
Einbuch-Verlag/I.C.H. Verlag EINBUCH Buch- und Literaturverlag Leipzig Neichener Str. 19 04668 Grimma OT Nerchau
Tel.: 034382 730274
info@einbuch-verlag.de
www.einbuch-verlag.de
Label: Comatose MusicRelease date: december 12th 2025
Genre: Brutal Death Metal
For fans of: Cannibal Corpse | Psycroptic | Disavowed | Prostitute Disfigurement
In the quietude beneath the city streets, the silence broken only by the slow dripping of polluted water and the chittering voices of the rats, in this forgotten place of filth and stench, they find a strange kind of peace. The screaming is over, the torment is complete, there is only endless sleep for these abused and broken bodies. And if the rats take sustenance from their bruised and lacerated flesh it is a gift they give without resentment. Embracing each other, entwined in cold comfort, they lie forever entombed in sewage…
Twenty five years since their tale of terror began and far too long a time since the release of their last album back in 2006, the demigods of death, legends of the underworld, Lust Of Decay have returned! They carry with them, in their bloodstained, disease riddled hands something bleak and soul destroying, ten new commandments of depravity and tragedy, new incitements to violence and degradation – their long, long awaited fourth full length album – Entombed in Sewage. From the first shocking moments of opening track, ‘Parasitic Exsanguination’, twisted riffs ensnare you and vocals from the other side of death engulf you. Drums deliver absolute oblivion and though the tempos shift the impact is never less than decimating. You can feel the knowledge, experience and dedication to the pursuit of brutality and extremity in every dextrous and deadly note. Featuring current and ex members of Atrocious Abnormality, Cesspool of Vermin, Coathanger Abortion and Shuriken Cadaveric Entwinement in their ranks, Lust Of Decay know more than a thing or two about the desolate arts of death. There are so many great riffs throughout this album and the drumming is simply phenomenal, not just driving the songs forward but playing a vital role in their dynamics and development. While the brutality is unquestionably unrelenting, there is so much going on in songs like the feast of rot and horror that is first single ‘Nourishing The Swine’. The song writing that has created ‘Fetal Contamination Process’ is several steps above most of Lust Of Decay’s genre contemporaries in its fascinating complexity. Every song is a definitive example of brutal death metal at its musically proficient, wickedly imaginative and shocking best – and the three final songs, ‘Order 66’, ‘Desiccate The Epithelium’ and title track ‘Entombed In Sewage’ are simply incredible; a triptych of awesome atmosphere, magnificent destruction and nightmares brought to life. Entombed In Sewage will be gate crashing the end of year lists for the best that brutal death has offered up in 2025.
Mixed and mastered by Tony Tipton (Between The Killings, Necrotic Disgorgement, Reap etc) Entombed In Sewage has a surprisingly bright and vibrant sound that brings every element, every weapon in the Lust Of Decay armoury into play, to tremendous effect. The cover artwork that adorns this malignant offering, created by Daemorph Art (Aborted Fetus, Avulsed, Holycide etc), is a masterpiece of grim despondency – the perfect visual depiction of the overwhelming music that lies within. Irresistible in every sense of the word, Entombed In Sewage will be unleashed upon the world by Comatose Music on December 12th – a knife from the dark into the throat of the festive season.
Line-up:
Jay Barnes – Vocals
Steve Green – Guitars & Backing Vocals
Ryan Coulter – Bass
Jordan Varela – Drums
https://www.comatosemusic.com/
https://www.facebook.com/LustOfDecayOfficial
Stream/Purchase:
https://bloodymountainrecords.bandcamp.com/album/guilded-abyss
http://www.bloodymountainrecords.com/
Note: Red-logo version of the album cover on CD only.
Valdur is a distortion guild of the riff; musical merchants of the deep.
Obscure music for mellifluous minds.
The individuals of this abyssal congregation need only the desire to assemble and create the vibrations of aural alchemy for your aural pleasure.
Track
Listing:1. Hailing Molten Meteors
2. Mangled and Rotting (Spiritus Mortuus)
3. Guilded Abyss
4. Doomed Pt.II
5. Drinking from the Chalice of Banishment
6. Stars of Belial
7. Waves of Boiling Water/Molten Meteors Part II (Bonus Track)
Credits:
Recorded at the Bloody Mountain Bunker 2023-2025.
Mixed / mastered by Matthew at Canyon Lodge Studios.
Cover illustration by devilisyourmaster.
Layout by BMR.
Produced by Matthew and BMR.
Dragon logo by: farronloathing.
Old Valdur logo by Valdur.
Nature photos by James Holland.
Line-up:
Vuke - Guitar
William - Bass
Jackson - Vocals
Matthew – Drums
http://www.bloodymountainrecords.com/
https://valdur.bandcamp.com/album/guilded-abyss
Dear
all, CADAVEROUS CONDITION - DESTROYING THE NIGHT SKY
VINYL pre order now!(NURSE WITH WOUND, THIGHPAULSANDRA, ANDREW LILES, COLIN POTTER, NOCTURNAL EMISSIONS, GJÖLL, HOLY McGRAIL, ALI HELNWEIN)
For the first time on vinyl, our collaborative album initially released on CD on Klanggalerie Records.
Release date: 28.11.2025
230 copies; Marbled Black Smoke Vinyl & Inlay.
Exclusive cover & inlay artwork by Steven Stapleton.
Pre order now
EURO 29.- incl. free shipping.
Click here to buy in our webshop: https://www.cadaverouscondition.com/cadaverous-webshop.html?idU=2
Please note that we are currently not able to ship to the USA.
US customers please order directly from our label, THE CIRCLE MUSIC.
Soleilmoon Mailorder may also get copies for the US.
Info about the album:
Many years ago Death Metal band CADAVEROUS CONDITION invited a stellar line up of experimental artists to completely dismember, rearrange and reconstruct songs of their “To The Night Sky” album. The result being “Destroying The Night Sky”, one of the weirdest collaborative albums ever assembled.
Extreme Metal melted and shaped into new ghoulish form. An experimental, surreal nightmare of sounds and outré weirdness originally released on Klanggalerie Records on CD only.
Now for the first time on vinyl (marbled black smoke vinyl) featuring new and exclusive artwork by Steven Stapleton (Nurse With Wound).
Mastered for vinyl by Michal “Neithan” Kielbasa.
The album starts with a monstrous longtrack by THIGHPAULSANDRA (COIL, HAWKWIND, ex-SPIRITUALIZED, JULIAN COPE etc.) who arranged a plethora of sounds and vocals and weirdness, thematically mixing Cadaverous Condition ideas with his own reminiscences of an old English TV series. GJÖLL from Iceland, featuring REPTILICUS personnel, go bass heavy in their soundscapes. As on the original CC song, this track features vocals by Patrick Leagas (SIXTH COMM). NURSE WITH WOUND feature here with one of the most extreme, heavy and noisy nightmarish reworks, crushing everything. Nurse With Wound members COLIN POTTER and ANDREW LILES (with a track that was not on the CD version, so completely unreleased until now) add their own solo reconstruction works, living up to their reputation as sound innovators. HOLY McGRAIL (SLOMO, JULIAN COPE collaborator) channels some drones from beyond the grave. Legendary sound artists NOCTURNAL EMISSIONS mix up several CC tracks into one intense piece. Bittersweet relief (maybe) comes with a cinematic neo classical version of CC favourite “Destroy Your Life”, done by ALI HELNWEIN, film score and classical music composer, son of Austrian artist Gottfried Helnwein.
Cover and Inlay artwork exclusively done for this release by Steven Stapleton.
Tracklist:
SIDE A:
THIGHPAULSANDRA – At The Crossroads Motel 10:13
ANDREW LILES – Blue (To The Distant Grey) 04:06
GJÖLL – Now I See 04:29
COLIN POTTER – Relentless Repentance 03:44
SIDE B:
NURSE WITH WOUND – Nosedive 06:24
HOLY McGRAIL – Death Warmed Up 05:26
NOCTURNAL EMISSIONS – Deconstruction 01 04:28
ALI HELNWEIN – Destroy Your Beautiful Life 03:58
Also available in our webshop and with free shipping, the latest CADAVEROUS CONDITION CD and LP (blue vinyl and splatter vinyl versions) "Never Arrive, Never Return" as well as CD and LP copies of "Burn Brightly Alone" and more stuff.
Free shipping for all items!
https://www.cadaverouscondition.com/cadaverous-webshop.html
Thanks and take care.Cadaverous Condition October 2025
ABSTRACT is the only band that Pařát Productions will release a studio album for this year. The collaboration between the band and Pařát Productions began in 2014 with the album "Lightheory" and continues to this day.
ABSTRACT is a Slovak band that has been playing instrumental metal since 1995 - meaning no vocals.
The album "MONOGRAM" will be released by Pařát Productions on 29.11. 2025 as a digipak with a 16-page booklet. A strictly limited edition collector's box will also be available. Pre-orders, including merchandise, will be available at www.paratshop.cz starting 1.11. On the same day, the first full song and more detailed information about the album will be released.
Style: Instrumental metal
Type: Digipak (500pcs), special collector´s box (100 pcs)
Release date: 29.11. 2025
Pre-orders start: 1.11. 2025
FIRST TEASER FROM NEW ALBUM "Monogram" listen on the Pařát Productions YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nUw3PMz-Udw
It's not often that you get a brutal death metal album that is so diverse, invigorating, and also immensely heavy. Finnish band Enragement have somehow managed to pull that off and it's getting everyone to sit up and take notice, even those who aren't normally into this sub-genre.
Inferno Magazine is streaming their album in full along with track-by-track commentary from the band members. You can find it at https://www.inferno.fi/uutiset/tayslaidallinen-kuoloa-ennakkokuuntelussa-enragementin-extinguish-all-existence/
ENRAGEMENT – “EXTINGUISH ALL EXISTENCE”
Genre: Death metal with
brutal, tech death, and black metal touchesFor fans of: Cutterred Flesh, Devourment, Abominable Putridity, Blood Red Throne, Katalepsy, Benighted,
Aborted
Enragement from Finland are playing brutal death metal that's humongously heavy and also incredibly varied. Not too unlike their label mates Cutterred Flesh, they are borrowing elements from associated styles and mixing it all up. The result is an invigorating, powerful expression that ticks all the boxes. Their brutal death metal isn't the kind where you hear one song, you get the gist of the entire album because they're all just variations of the same rigid song type. Enragement in fact take the effort to approach songs differently each time, intermingling stirring melodies with heaving slams and everything in between. They aren't trying to be unnecessarily technical or flashy either; rather they are ensuring that the perfect expression is achieved and emphasis is given where needed, be it for solos or breakdowns. In simple words, this is as well-rounded a brutal death metal album as it can be when it comes to this obscene level of heaviness without the music getting dumbed down. Enragement have struck the right balance here, making their album satisfying, interesting, and also hugely enjoyable.
Line up
Atte Ojanne - Guitar & vocals
Tuomas Iivanainen - Guitar & vocals
Juhana Korkka Heinonen - Bass & vocals
Lasse Sannikka - Drums
Artwork by Daemorph Art (Cephalotripsy, 7 H.Target)
Track listing
1. Vorarephilia
2. Abyssal Hellscapes
3. Pathogenesis
4. Parasitic Ingress
5. Harbingers of Degradation
6. Vesuvius
7. Hypercarnivorous
8. Insectiferous Abomination
9. Natural Mass Asphyxiation
10. Extinguish All Existence
Release date - October 3rd, 2025
https://www.facebook.com/groups/transcendingobscurityrecords
https://www.facebook.com/Enragement
Thanks a lot for your support everyone!Kunal Choksi (label owner)Transcending Obscurity
PLAGUE PIT – “A WHISPERED CURSE” (EP)
Label: Road To MasochistRelease date: october 3rd 2025
Genre: Necrotic Death
For fans of: Bolt Thrower | Entombed | Deviated Instinct | Abstracter
Tomb walker, waste eater, plague bearer…with your dusty imprecations of evil crawling from your dry and tattered throat. You drag your broken body from your lead-lined nest and fix me with an eyeless stare. Bone fingers reach for my throat as I gaze, mesmerized, into those dirt rimed sockets. I am falling into eternity, into an emptiness unending. And with a determined strength that belies your rotten, ragged frame, your fleshless hands tighten about my throat; but all I see are your dark secrets and all I hear are your whispered curses…
Bristol’s Plague Pit only formed in 2024, but already they are set to unleash their skull-crushing debut EP – the dank and cavernous A Whispered Curse. Their earliest expulsions of noise saw them treading a blackened hardcore path for first demo ‘Give In To Death’, but ferocious live shows alongside the likes of Coffin Mulch and Thou began to lead them into bleaker, bitter and altogether more dangerous territories…which ultimately resulted in the rampaging, harrowing horror of A Whispered Curse. The EP begins with ‘The Seventh Bell’, darkly majestic and rife with dread portent before it breaks out into a feral attack of encrusted death metal fervour. ‘Womb Of Orchids’ follows in a miasma of jarring distortion, rot, rust and devastation, switching between crust punk violence and pounding, monolithic beats before bleeding out into a dark ambient ending – which is shattered in turn by the onslaught of the death driven ‘The Weeping God’. Collapsing pace, measured melancholy, melodic guitar lines and howls of feedback… into the brilliant bass intro of ‘A Whispered Curse’ with its monstrous riffs and graveyard mystery, monolithic stature and cold mist atmosphere. An ending in damp soil and broken teeth, old blood and stained promises. A Whispered Curse is shocking, thrilling, haunting and addictive…an incredible welcome to the dubious pleasures of the Plague Pit.
Plague Pit have joined the ranks of pilgrims on the Road To Masochist and the fast rising label will release A Whispered Curse on 10” transparent red vinyl on October 3rd, with Eggy Tapes providing a cassette alternative, or addition. Stare into the void and sell your soul for a copy of this beast from the black.
Line-up:
W.B. - Vocals
J.H. - Drums
L.E. - Guitar
J.H. - Guitar
W.P. - Bass
https://roadtomasochist.co.uk/
https://www.instagram.com/plaguepitviolence
The
Finnish death/thrash metal band GATES OPEN released a
new ferocious single 'THE BLOOD ON THEIR HANDS'. Listen to 'The Blood On Their Hands' single: https://push.fm/fl/gates-open-the-blood
The band comments:
"The idea for the lyrics for the single "The Blood On Their Hands" came from the Netflix series "The Fall of the House of Usher", which gave us the idea to make a fictional lyrical story about questionable medicine. The story is fiction, but there is certainly questionable medicine in this world, unfortunately."
Biography:
Gates Open is a Finnish blackened death/thrash metal band. Gates Open is a band founded in early 2023 by two men, the band includes Jere Neejärvi, in the role of guitarist/composer, and Tommi Manninen as singer.
The members' united history began already in 2007 during the previous band's time. Our band moved to the distribution of the Inverse Records label in June 2023. The first official single "The Awakening" under Inverse Records was released in June 2023. The second official single "Let The Night Become Your Guide" was released in October 2023. Our third single, by the band name "Gates Open" was released in December 2023. Our full-length debut album "Voice After Silence" was released on February 9th 2024 via Inverse Records. Black Clouds Over The World EP saw the daylight on October 2024.
Line-up:
Tommi Manninen - Vocals
Jere Neejärvi - Guitars, Bass, Drums
https://www.facebook.com/gatesopenband
Thorndale sprang to life in 2021 during the quiet chaos of the post-COVID era, emerging as a fierce and authentic voice.
Composed of seasoned musicians from around the globe, their sound blends groove-driven riffs with raw energy and a timeless heavy metal spirit. Their music channels the grit and depth of blues-inflected metal, enriched by influences ranging from Sabbath to brutal more modern styles.
What sets Thorndale apart is not just their powerful riffs, but the stories behind the music—tales of struggle, resilience, and the darker edges of the human condition.
Their debut “Lightning Spawn” carved out a strong presence, and their follow-up album, “Spiritual Chains,” continues to build on that foundation with rich melodies and evocative themes.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XTn_6XuEAc0&list=RDXTn_6XuEAc0
https://www.facebook.com/thorndaleofficial
The song is available on all the streaming services.
Pre-order: www.ossuaryrecords.com
CORRUPTION is a legendary Polish stoner metal band with eight (soon nine) full-length albums, one DVD release, and countless live performances under their belt.
The band has played at major festivals including:
Metalmania (1995, 2006)
Węgorzewo
Pol’and’RockFestival (2004, 2016)
Wacken Open Air 2007
Sonisphere Festival 2011
Cieszanów Rock Festival 2017
Przystanek Żory 2017
They have shared the stage with international giants such as:
Deep Purple, The Cult, Behemoth, Soulfly, Motörhead, Iron Maiden, Mastodon, Killing Joke, Volbeat, Down, Red Fang, Pentagram, Orange Goblin, Phil Anselmo & The Illegals, Nashville Pussy, and many more.
In 2011, the album “Bourbon River Bank” was nominated for a Fryderyk Award (Poland’s most prestigious music industry award) in the category Metal Album of the Year.
CORRUPTION has worked with labels such as Metal Mind Productions (4 albums) and Mystic Production (1 album). Their single “Born to be Zakk Wylde” was promoted by Zakk Wylde himself and featured on Black Label Society’s official page.
On October 24, 2024, vocalist Rafał “Rufus” Trela returned to the band. That same day, the new single “To Hell’n’Back” was released – a preview of the upcoming ninth studio album, set for release in 3th of October 2025 via Ossuary Records!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qYt-5m_ki_s
https://www.facebook.com/OfficialCorruption
ALKHEMIA
enters
covenant with Non Serviam Records – New full-length descends spring 2026 .Total Darkness Promotions is proud to announce that the visionary act Alkhemia has officially signed a deal with Non Serviam Records.
This marks the beginning of an ambitious new chapter for the band, joining a roster of uncompromising artists. Their highly anticipated next full-length album is set for release in the spring of 2026, promising an intense and powerful addition to their dark discography. With Alkhemia’s unique sound and profound vision, this partnership is primed to leave a lasting mark on the scene.
Alkhemia commented on the monumental alliance:
"We are proud to announce our alliance with Non Serviam Records. This collaboration represents the opportunity to work with a partner who shares our vision of Black Metal: a dark, uncompromising, and evocative art form. Through this covenant, we are more determined than ever to carry our music and our universe to a wider audience. For us, Alkhemia has always been more than music: it is the reflection of a decaying world and the voice of those who refuse conformity. We are honored to unveil our next chapter with NSR, where we have found the altar upon which to lay this vision."
Non Serviam Records expressed their enthusiasm for the new signing:
"We are delighted to welcome Alkhemia to our roster. The band has already made a strong impression with their debut, Abraxas. Their unique blend of furious modern black metal, atmospheric depth, and profound themes immediately resonated with us. We are truly proud that Alkhemia has chosen to join our label, and we look forward to unveiling the powerful next chapter of their journey together."
https://www.facebook.com/nonserviamrecords
https://www.facebook.com/Alkhemia.bm
Since its release, “INEVITABLE DEATH” has been EVOCATUS steadily making the rounds, and we truly believe it still deserves your ears. If you haven’t had a chance to dive in yet, we’d love for you to give it a spin — and we’re absolutely open to setting up a review or interview if it sparks your interest. Emerging from the scorched battlefields of New South Wales with a bloodstained banner of thrash, death, folk, and symphonic might, Evocatus wield melody and brutality in equal measure. Their latest sonic campaign, Inevitable Death, marks a monumental leap forward—expanding on the saga outlined in 2020’s Path to Tartarus with an epic, war-scarred offering of blistering riffs, sweeping orchestration, and lyrical odes to fate, myth, and warfare.
Produced once again by Ryan Huthnance at Emissary Studios, Inevitable Death captures the sharpened edge of the band’s evolving sound. Fans of Kreator, Amon Amarth, and Machine Head will find familiar fire here, but with an identity that is unmistakably Evocatus—tight, towering, and unapologetically intense.
Tracklist1. Into Everlasting Night
2. Serpent of Chaos
3. The River Styx
4. ...and Die in my Name
5. In Graves Unknown
6. For Death and Glory
7. Devoted to Inevitable Death
8. The Sirens Call
9. To Live by the Sword
10. A Fate Worse than Death
With Inevitable Death, EVOCATUS don’t just sharpen their swords—they raise them high.
EVOCATUS are:
Nich Shields – Vocals
Vaughan Jones – Guitars
Callan Douchkov – Guitars
Brad Delforce – Bass
Adam Watts – Drums
www.youtube.com/@evocatusbandofficial
https://www.facebook.com/EvocatusBand
ACRANIUS brand-new single “SWORN TO REPAY”, which will be released on October 3rd, 2025. ACRANIUS have built a solid reputation over the years as one of the leading names in the international Deathcore/Slam scene, touring extensively across Europe and overseas and constantly pushing the boundaries of extreme music.
With “Sworn to Repay”, the band unleashes one of their heaviest and most uncompromising tracks to date: brutal breakdowns, relentless slam parts, guttural vocals, blasting drums and downtuned guitars, all captured in a high-quality music video directed by Daniel Prieß. This track also marks the first official single featuring Marcus Jasak as the band’s sole vocalist, adding even more intensity to the sound.
https://www.facebook.com/Acranius
EL MUERTO, the Netherlands' one-man Black/Death Metal project, has released a music video for "WOLVES OF DEN HAAG," the second single from forthcoming debut EP, LOST AND AMSTERDAMNED!
FFO: Opeth, Immortal, Emperor, Mgla, Death
"Wolves of Den Haag" was inspired by the real-life cannibalistic murder of Dutch statesman Johan de Witt in 1672.
Check out the video at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tEF6srPxcEY
The song is also available on https://elmuerto2.bandcamp.com/track/wolves-of-den-haag
El Muerto was born in the depths of personal crisis, a raw and unflinching document of depression, trauma, and the desire to disappear. Conceived as a final message from an artist who had lost the will to live, each track captures a chapter of that darkness. But this record is no longer a goodbye. It’s proof that even in the shadows, something can still survive.
El Muerto is the alter ego of a multi-instrumentalist whose journey spans continents, from the underground metal scene of Mexico (Sekhmet) to experimental projects in Australia (Conscious Comma), now anchored in the Dutch landscape. With Lost and Amsterdamned, he delivers a fiercely collaborative black/death metal EP shaped by the frostbitten influence of Immortal, the grim atmosphere of Darkthrone and Mgła, and the progressive shadows of Opeth and Emperor.
Driven by guitar-forward compositions and visceral vocals, the record balances old-school extremity with cinematic vision. Each track is both a personal exorcism and a descent into archetypal horror, as described by below by El Muerto.
"Enthroned in the Tower of Shadows (The Witch)" – A theatrical black metal tale of the witch-queen reigning from a tower of obsidian. Ritualistic, grand, and venomously lyrical, it reads like folklore soaked in blood and fire. Betrayal, treason and lies.
"Ghosts of Torment" – An inner war against unseen forces. This track is a descent into madness where haunting spirits represent trauma, anxiety, and mental illness. Dissonant and despairing, it’s a song about being torn from within—and haunted from without.
"Lich King" – A blighted anthem of death’s dominion. With imagery of skeletal monarchs and ruined worlds, it’s a march into the void, full of oppressive riffing and funereal dread.
"A Song for Ran" – A melancholic invocation of the Norse sea goddess, casting despair into the sea’s cold embrace. Melodic and mournful, it drifts between surrender and transcendence beneath crashing waves and whispered death. Where the final rest in the most peaceful as well.
"Blood Crypt" – The EP’s most venomous moment: a burial rite soaked in bile and loathing. A brutal poem of closure through decay, it turns memory into rot, laying ghosts to rest in a cathedral of scorn.
"Wolves of Den Haag" – Inspired by the real-life cannibalistic murder of Dutch statesman Johan de Witt in 1672, this track uses historical horror to reflect modern betrayal and societal rage. Gnarled riffs and spectral tension echo through The Hague’s ghost-soaked streets.
Each song speaks in the language of metal, but beneath the corpse paint and distortion lies something deeply human—anguish, defiance, and ultimately, release.
Each of these songs reflects personal trauma through the lens of myth, horror, and metal’s harshest language turning lived experience into sonic ritual. Lost and Amsterdamned no longer marks an ending. It is a violent testament of survival, memory, and transformation. A cathartic howl from the pit—and the sound of someone crawling out of it.
The album's rhythm section features guest musicians from international metal acts, such as downunder's Norse and Europe's Adarrak.
Mixed by the legendary Tomas Skogsberg of Sunlight Studios in Sweden and mastered by Ricardo Botello. Recorded in studios across the Netherlands.
Lost and Amsterdamned is set for release on November 21!.
Pre-order:
https://elmuerto2.bandcamp.com/album/lost-and-amsterdamnedTrack Listing:
1. Enthroned in the Tower of Shadows (The Witch)
2. Ghosts of Torment
3. Lich King
4. A Song for Ran
5. Blood Crypt
6. Wolves of Den Haag
Credits:
Produced by Ricardo Botello
Mixed by Tomas Skogsberg in Sunlight Studios, Stockholm, Sweden.
Mastered by Stefan Brown from Abbey Road Studios.
All artwork created by Francisco Torres Beltrán .
Line-up:
Ricardo Botello - Guitars, Vocals, Piano
Zigor Munoz - Bass (except "Ghosts of Torment")
Tommaso Tani - Bass on "Ghosts of Torment"
Robin Stone - Drums
Bio:
El Muerto is the alter ego of a multi-instrumentalist, Ricardo Botello, who has made the Dutch landscape his creative home for the past years. His musical journey spans continents, from his work with the Mexican project Sekhmet to time spent with Australia’s Conscious Comma.
Now unveiling his debut EP, Lost in Amsterdamned, El Muerto presents a collaborative effort that features a dynamic cast of guest musicians.
https://elmuerto2.bandcamp.com/album/lost-and-amsterdamned
DISTORTA
– “DEADMAN”Following their 2024 debut Devil in the Dust, Deadman is the sound of a band hitting its stride—fusing thrash, groove, death, and power metal into an explosive signature style. Massive riffs, pounding rhythms, and anthemic choruses you can shout ‘til your lungs give out—this is DISTORTA.
The EP was entirely recorded, mixed, and mastered by the band themselves, and shows a marked evolution in sound and precision.
Tracklist
1. When the War Is Over
2. The Reaper
3. Deadman
4. Longway
5. Deafening Sins
www.youtube.com/channel/UCizUhr_GuMvgDGGNFthVqpg
www.facebook.com/distorta
PUTREVORE – “UNENDING ROTTING CYCLE”
Label: Xtreem MusicRelease date: november 11th 2025
Genre: Death Metal
For fans of: Incantation | Immolation | Avulsed | Grisly
We walk upon a road of mouldering bones, empty sockets staring up in silent reproach at our trespass. And then, with a last backward glance at the fading daylight, we step into the maw of death…descending into a darkness beyond black, the lightless catacombs of dying where life has no place and angels fear to tread. Here the gods have many eyes and many serpentine limbs. Here the dead converse in crackling whispers as their flesh sloughs from their bent and twisted frames. Here the aeons pass in unending rotting cycles…
Putrevore…a shared dream between two icons of death, a nascent idea hatched between Dave Rotten (Avulsed, Holycide etc) and Rogga Johansson (Paganizer, Ribspreader and a thousand more) to pay tribute to the hardest, heaviest and most brutal of the death metal pioneers of the late ‘80s and early ‘90s, more than twenty years ago. Yet still the beast clings to life with a vicious tenacity and a fifth full length album of impossible horrors is about to be unleashed – Unending Rotting Cycle!
Attacking with a terrifying immediacy, ‘No Mourning The Grace’ reveals Dave Rotten’s vocals at their most tomb-trawling, deeper and more inhuman than ever before, while Rogga Johansson’s inexhaustible supply of superlative death metal riffs remains undiminished. An inherent sense of dark melody is always present behind the song’s wall of terror, spreading tendrils of utter desolation through its rotting cadaver. There’s an incredible murky darkness shrouding this album as a whole, the vocals clawing their way up through the thick, oppressive riffs, while the drums deliver a crisp, bone shaking thunder within the vortex of chaos. On tracks like the magnificent, rumbling, infernal majesty of ‘Subterranean Paths To The Temples’, the fear infused atmosphere is simply awesome. There is no let up in the nightmarish aura – once Putrevore have sunk their cracked, decaying teeth into your flesh they do not let go. From the stumbling zombie death march of ‘They Worship Disarray’, led by Rotten’s flesh melting vocals, to the paean to horrors from beyond the boundaries of sanity that is ‘Cult Of The Tentacle’, Unending Rotting Cycle is a testament to the fact that the blood in Putrevore’s collective veins runs black with the essence of death metal. The final act of desecration, ‘The Cradle Replaced By The Grave’, is haunting and morose as it grinds you into the dust, extinguishing the last flickering embers of life and hope.
Mixed and mastered by Avulsed guitarist, Alejandro Lobo, at his Acordica Studios and featuring the cataclysmic drumming of regular Rogga Johansson co-conspirator Thomas Ohlsson (Stass, War Magic etc), Unending Rotting Cycle is without question the most relentless, ravenous and remorseless example of Putrevore’s death metal war machine. It will be released by Xtreem Music on November 11th on CD, 12"LP Cassette & Digital formats, completed by the stunning artwork of Lucretia Morti (Avulsed, Ribspreader etc). Bleak, black and bestial, Putrevore remain the undead embodiment of an old phrase from the age that inspired them – some music was meant to stay underground.
Line-up:
Dave Rotten – Vocals
Rogga Johansson – Guitars/Bass
Drums on Unending Rotting Cycle performed by Thomas Ohlsson
https://www.xtreemmusic.com/
https://www.facebook.com/putrevore
Australian darkwave/industrial black metal act IRREPARABLE have unveiled their new single, “FOREVER REMAIN”. It is a powerful and intense piece from their upcoming debut album, “THE FATE OF ALL LIFE”, and features a guest appearance by acclaimed violinist Hayley Anderson (Aquilus, Suldusk).
Watch the music video: https://metaladdicts.com/irreparable-unleash-forever-remain-feat-hayley-anderson-aquilus-suldusk/
The band commented: "When Death finally frees you from the pain of suffering, what worse Hell to awake to than a rebirth into the same cycle? This is the idea behind the content of 'Forever Remain’. A track that well defines the concept of the new album ‘The Fate Of All Life’. One of the last tracks written for the album, it is particularly intense and features an outro of an incredibly mournful violin section that was written and performed by Hayley Anderson from Aquilus and Suldusk. The video was filmed in Lithuania by an amazing team that truly brought to life (and death) the vision.”
The new single is also now available to listen to via all major streaming services.
“Forever Remain” follows the release of the single “Failure to Thrive” and is the second single from the band’s upcoming debut album set for release on 17 October via These Hands Melt.
“The Fate Of All Life” sees the band weave together industrial black metal, goth and darkwave to create a sound that is both haunting and cathartic. The album is a monument to the reality of the human condition, exploring themes of cyclical suffering and death. IRREPARABLE has expertly laid the foundations of a personal apocalypse, which is reflected in their poignant quote: “We rise to the sky from the sea, only to come pouring down”.
The new album will be available as a limited edition CD Digipack and a limited Vinyl LP (150 copies) in red transparent, as well as on all major digital platforms.
Pre-order here: https://irreparable2019.bandcamp.com/album/the-fate-of-all-life
The band will celebrate the release of “The Fate Of All Life” at The Leadbeater, Richmond, VIC (Australia) with Burden Man, The Nihilistic Front and Nighteyes on November 29th.
IRREPARABLE are:
D.B. - Guitar, Electronics
N.M. - Vocals
M.B. - Bass
https://thesehandsmelt.shop/
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VALLETTA unleashes pure fury on their second EP, "Bitter Lucid Truth", out this October via Germany’s LIFEFORCE RECORDS. Fueled by raw anger toward today’s political climate, the Raleigh, NC quartet transforms venom into powerful, melodic outbursts that are both soaring and scathing.
Written and recorded in early 2025, the "Bitter Lucid Truth" EP was tracked by Al Jacob (He Is Legend, Wailin Storms) at Warrior Sound with input from Inter Arma’s TJ Childers, and mastered by Matt Tuttle (Codeseven). It’s a lean, explosive statement and a bold step forward from a lineup whose pedigree includes Lord Almighty, Mo’ynoq, Prayer For Cleansing and Between the Buried And Me.
VALLETTA hits the road in the U.S. this August and October 2025, with a European tour and re-release of "Summer" slated for 2026.
https://vallettalfr.bandcamp.com/album/bitter-lucid-truth
Finnish
one-man black metal band VALONTUOJA is set to unleash
the second album 'TULESTA SYNTYNYT' on November 14th 2025
via Inverse Records. The second single 'VÄLIKAPPALE' is unleashed
today and it's available here: https://push.fm/fl/valontuoja-valikappaleThe man behind Valontuoja, Jal'zoroth comments the single:
"In the heart of the forest, where the wind speaks only in whispers and the stars vanish from the sky, a predator moves unseen."Välikappale" is a raw invocation of the hunter spirit a vessel of death, a servant of bloodthirsty gods, cloaked in silence and shadow.
The wolves howl. The earth drinks. Fate is written in blood."
Tulesta syntynyt CD PRE-ORDER available https://inverse-records.myshopify.com/
Listen to the first single here: https://push.fm/fl/valontuoja-ympyra
Biography:
Valontuoja, meaning "Bringer of Light" in Finnish, is the one-man black metal entity forged in the icy depths of Helsinki by the Jal'zoroth. Formed in 2024, Valontuoja channels the primordial essence of black metal, weaving a sonic tapestry that is both ferocious and hauntingly melodic. Valontuoja's soundscape is a maelstrom of raw, unyielding black metal fused with ethereal and melodic elements. Valontuoja conjures an atmosphere that is as brutal as it is beautiful, guiding listeners through the desolate realms of human despair and nature's unforgiving majesty
Track list:
1. Palaneiden Kasvojen Maa
2. Ympyrä Joka Syö Itseään
3. Kameleontti
4. Aurinkoroihun Kirous
5. Välikappale
6. Asiat Jotka On Tähtiin Kirjoitettu
7. Sinä Vastaat Teoistasi
8. Korvessa On Kotini
9. Kun Kaikki Muu Vaikenee
Album cover by Vhan Artwork
Line-up:
Jal'zoroth - vocals, guitars, bass & drums
https://valontuoja.bandcamp.com
For
over fifteen years Spain's recluse visual master, composer and death fetishist
Noir Noir has dredged the most forlorn depths of death industrial, dark wave,
and raw black metal to uncover an auditory death ritual of unprecedented
wretchedness and magnificence. The project's two crowning achievements - 2016's
mini album "Black Curtain" (originally released on cassette
by Fallow Field), and 2022's "Divine Swelling" (originally
released by Hedonic Reversal as side one of the split cassette with Vesakh), now
finally see their righteous enshrinement, remastered (courtesy of
death-industrial master Grant Richardson) and released for the first time ever
on vinyl and CD formats (and reissued on cassette) as due solemnization to one
of underground industrial's most defiant, enigmatic, and transformative
entities.While the band's sparse but enduring output has touched upon various digressions in the realms of dark ambient, noise and power electronics, these two releases in particular are the ones which showcase the band's most coherent, focused, and visionary output, being the foremost two releases in Noir Noir's discography which most define and consecrate the project's monumental morbid triumph. By far the band's two most pervasive and straightforward releases, "Black Curtain" and "Divine Swelling" unfold a prodigious death-scarred voidscape of oppressive ritualistic rhythms, glacial sequences and tortured proclamations that condemn the listener to an all-consuming auditory punishment. Obviously influenced by, or convergently evolved from, the darkened explorations of acts like Brighter Death Now, Lurker of Chalice, Mütilation, Trepaneringsritualen, Skinny Puppy, Throbbing Gristle and Dead Can Dance, these crowning forty minutes of Noir Noir's discography represent an inestimable underground hidden jewel of perverse and grandiose nekro-industrial that are a must for any enthusiast of hermetic and cult-like auditory divergences into the depths of occultism, ritualism and sadism.
"Black Curtain / Divine Swelling" is streaming in full and pre-orderable now via all our channels along with an exclusive offering of brand new on-demand merch, and an official street date set for October 17 2025 on LP, CD, MC and digital formats worldwide.
Sincerely, Sentient Ruin
https://sentientruin.com/releases/noir-noir-black-curtain-/-divine-swelling
https://sentientruin.com/bands#/noir-noir
OLESIN joins Devoted
Art Propaganda with the release of their self-titled demo. It's set for a
31 October 2025 as a cassette. To mark the announcement, the band has premiered
an advance track from the release, now available to stream on their Bandcamp
page and YouTube.Olesin is a forest in eastern Poland, a place of ruined palaces with lions, libations, fights, suicides, drownings, mysterious candles, and the birthplace of figures who changed the course of history. A place of hunting returns. Just like home. Their music is a raw, chaotic and Bergmansk form of black metal, channeling the turbulent and haunted essence of their origins.
To hear the advance track and for more information, visit the band's Bandcamp page: https://olesin.bandcamp.com/ or YouTube: https://youtu.be/7MgnMkjHoXI
Tracklist:
1. I
2. II
3. III
https://d-a-p.org/
https://olesin.bandcamp.com/
ARGESK – “MOONLIGHT PYROMANCY”
Label: Matriarch RecordsRelease date: october 17th 2025
Genre: Melodic Black Metal
For fans of: Cradle Of Filth | Hecate Enthroned | Naglfar | Ancient
Summoned through the gate of fire, drawn from the flames into the night, she wanders the darkness – a flickering shade of memory and loss. Her heart held forever in a glacial frost she hungers for the fleeting warmth of lifeblood, freely given in enraptured lust or taken by strength and spell, as needs must. And with every passing age her desperate need grows, to tear the pitiless, despoiling sun from the heavens, to dwell for endless aeons in star dusted night and deep twilight shadow, to drift for eternity upon cold, dark winds; a deathless beauty invoked by moonlight pyromancy…
Moonlight Pyromancy is the second album from the British black metal force Argesk and the band have progressed at a phenomenal rate since their Realm Of Eternal Night debut. This album possesses everything that made its predecessor such an exciting first statement; but better, richer, fuller and so much more accomplished. Beginning with ‘Invocation’, a short but effective instrumental piece that acts as a gateway to the gloaming country of Moonlight Pyromancy, Argesk proceed to enfold us in dark wings of nocturnal ambience. A newfound mastery of melody comes to the fore in ‘Accursed Victory’ as the emotive guitar work draws you deeper and deeper into this epic of tragedy and drama, while ‘Black Castle Waltz’ is a regal dance of vampiric splendour with a sense of world building – as if Argesk are constructing their own mythology through the complex interweaving of each instrument. At the heart of the album lies ‘Wreathing Serpent’, a formidable song that builds slowly before exploding like a shower of stars across the night sky and this track highlights the perfect balance of the Argesk sound; despite the beguiling melodies and lush layers of atmosphere they never allow sweetness to overpower the bitter hemlock of their black metal draught. Everything is steeped in devastation and gothic magic, bloodlust and damnation. The triumphant chords of the title track close the album with an air of dark celebration, before a reprise of ‘Black Castle Waltz’, complete with guest vocals from Dean Seddon, the man who supplied the banshee screams for Hecate Enthroned’s Kings Of Chaos and Redimus albums. Moonlight Pyromancy is infused with black sorcery and whispered promises, a true work of the very darkest art.
Superbly recorded and mixed by Chris Taylor at Noiseboy Studios (Burial, Steel Mage, Beyond Salvation etc) and immaculately mastered by Chris Fielding (Electric Wizard, Fen, Winterfylleth etc) every layer of Moonlight Symphony’s textured compositions can be fully appreciated, as each instrument is given room to breathe – and the outstanding artwork of Aghy Purakusuma (Pure Wrath, Morwinyon, Firienholt etc) sets the final seal of quality upon this outstanding album. Now bonded in blood and fire with Matriarch Records, Argesk will unlock the door to Moonlight Pyromancy on October 17th. Open your hearts to the darkness…
Line-up:
Matt IH - Guitar and harsh vocals
Roscoe - Bass and acoustic guitar
Leth - Synths, clean vocals and mandolin
Bob - Drums
Aidan - Guitar
https://www.facebook.com/MatriarchRecords
https://www.facebook.com/argeskuk/
Innovative
female-fronted symphonic/prog metal band THE WAVE AND THE PARTICLE
have just released the official video for “ELECTRIC SHEEP,” the
title track from their latest album. Watch the video and stream the album now!With its mix of cinematic synth layers, symphonic textures, and heavy guitars, “Electric Sheep” captures The Wave and the Particle’s signature fusion of industrial rock, symphonic metal, and progressive rock. The song explores the pull of collective thinking in the digital age and the loss of individuality in the face of ideological conformity. The video tells this story through the journey of a painter in a black-and-white world who, drawn into a powerful movement, loses his sense of self and becomes one with the faceless crowd.
Stream the "Electric Sheep" album here: https://orcd.co/electricsheep
Previous videos from the album:
https://youtu.be/_aQZ6_T4HQw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eNJGK4V76PY
https://youtu.be/AEP_PUflV-U
About The Wave and the Particle:
Founded in 2015, The Wave and the Particle fuses symphonic metal, industrial, and progressive rock. Their music blends soaring vocals, layered synths, and intricate guitars. Electric Sheep showcases their signature genre-bending style and cyberpunk-inspired themes of technology, identity, and the future
Line up:
Abhiram - Drums
Alessandro Castelli - Bass
Chandra Garud - Guitar
Katharina Huang - Vocals
Vasiliy Sharikov - Keys, Synths, Programming
www.facebook.com/the.wave.and.the.particle
Heavy rock all-stars ALPHA DESTROYER - featuring Martin Sweet (Crashdïet), Kelly LeMieux (Buckcherry), and Eric Sexton-Dorsett (Sleepless) have released the newest single from their forthcoming debut album, FASTLANE.
"Masterplan" marks the fourth single off this 10-track offering of high-octane rock, and the last before fans get to hear this rager in its entirety.
Watch the video for "Masterplan" at https://youtu.be/nx26wkcRkeI
Fast Lane is due out this fall on Necromantic Press Records. Physical copies of Fast Lane, including limited-edition red splatter and standard black vinyl, will begin shipping in October. The album will be available on all streaming platforms on October 31. Pre-orders are available
at https://necromanticpress.com/products/alpha-destroyer-fast-lane-vinyl-lp-limited-edition
Tracklisting:1 - Straight into the Grind
2 - Masterplan
3 - Dirt in the Ground
4 - Lobotomized
5 - Transmission
6 - Fast Lane
7 - Sweet Dreams From Oblivion
8 - Manic Messiah
9 - Conspiracy
10 - The Prophet
“This Isn’t a Band. It’s a Warning.”
Alpha Destroyer was born in 2022, shortly after trad/thrash metal band Sleepless released its debut LP. Looking for a new creative outlet, Sleepless guitarist Eric Sexton-Dorsett began writing a series of dissonant, groove-heavy tracks—something that channeled the high-powered spirit of bands like Def Leppard while drawing on the chaos of Voivod and Morbid Angel.
After tracking initial guitar parts, Eric brought in drummer Ryan McPhaill to lay down drum tracks. The results exceeded expectations—every take locked in with the raw energy and precision the project demanded.
With a solid foundation in place, Eric filed the songs under the name Alpha Destroyer and started mapping out the next phase.
Soon after, on the Monsters of Rock Cruise, Eric met bassist Kelly LeMieux (Goldfinger, Buckcherry) through mutual friend Kevin Hahn—vocalist/lead guitarist for Sleepless and now a guitarist for Alpha Destroyer. Late-night conversations on the cruise led to a strong creative connection. Back in Portland, Kelly heard the early tracks and immediately added his signature, larger-than-life basslines. The songs—now three deep—began to take shape.
In 2024, another key moment happened on the same cruise. Eric met Martin Sweet (Crashdïet), a longtime influence. After staying in touch, Eric sent him the developing tracks—initially just to contribute guitar—but Martin offered something more: vocals. His performance on the first completed track, “Straight into the Grind,” helped define the band’s sound and opened the door to a deeper collaboration. What was meant to be a four-song EP quickly expanded as the ideas flowed naturally.
The result is Fast Lane—a 10-track debut album that rides the line between doom-laced introspection and high-octane rock. The title track and first single, “Fast Lane,” kicks things off with a punk-edged urgency and Martin’s heavy yet melodic take on personal struggle.
With new music already in the works and plans for live dates in 2026, Alpha Destroyer is just getting started.
THE STORM IS BUILDING. ALPHA DESTROYER IS COMING.
ALPHA DESTROYER is:
Eric Sexton-Dorsett
Martin Sweet
Kelly Lemieux
Ryan McPhaill
Kevin Hahn
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Label: Rottweiler RecordsRelease date: 03 october 2025
Shamash is set to release their commanding new single, The Gulf Between Us, on September 3, 2025 across all major streaming platforms via Rottweiler Records.
The track represents a defining moment for the band — one that balances the punishing aggression of heavy music with a melodic core that feels both intimate and universal. At its heart, The Gulf Between Us is a song about distance, conflict, and redemption. It paints the picture of standing at the edge of separation, staring into silence and despair, but refusing to remain there. Instead, the song charts the difficult but necessary journey of moving forward, of closing the divide, and of finding healing and hope on the other side.
For Shamash, this release is more than just another single — it is a milestone. It marks the beginning of a new chapter for the band, one in which every note and every lyric carries the weight of their evolution. The Gulf Between Us is heavier, sharper, and more dynamic than anything they’ve done before, offering listeners an unflinching glimpse into the band’s creative rebirth.
Production Notes:
The single was engineered by award-winning engineer JD Wong of 21:05 Productions, also recognized as the guitarist for Malaysian rock icons Pop Shuvit. His technical precision and creative touch bring both depth and impact to the recording.
Production was led by Darren Teh, Shamash’s bassist, backup vocalist, and producer. In addition to his work with Shamash, Teh is also known as the vocalist and guitarist for award-winning pop-punk band An Honest Mistake. His role within Shamash goes beyond performance — he shapes the band’s sound from within, ensuring that the music reflects their shared vision with clarity, intensity, and authenticity.
Looking ahead, Shamash is excited to confirm that they will continue their work with JD Wong and 21:05 Productions on their next full-length album, with more details to follow in the coming months.
Songwriting Credits:
The Gulf Between Us was written by Shamash members Darren Teh (bass/backup vocals/ producer) and André Chiang (vocals). Their collaboration reflects the strength of the band’s internal chemistry. Teh brings an ear for structure, melody, and production detail, while Chiang channels the emotional intensity of the lyrics through his raw and commanding vocal performance. Together, they have created a piece that is not only musically precise but also thematically powerful, speaking to universal struggles of division, healing, and renewal.
Band Lineup
This release also represents the first single to showcase Shamash’s revitalized lineup since their last record, Done with Misery: Nos Pergamos in Domine Saluteum.
André Chiang – Vocals
Darren Teh – Bass, Backup Vocals & Producer
Steven Thang – Lead Guitar
Puvan Sivanasan – Rhythm Guitar
Alexander Martin – Rhythm Guitar
About the Band:
Shamash was formed with a vision: to create music that is both punishing in its heaviness and honest in its message. Over the years, they have developed a reputation for weaving themes of struggle, redemption, and resilience into a sound that is at once aggressive and melodic. Their previous release, Done with Misery: Nos Pergamos in Domine Saluteum, gained international attention and secured them recognition in underground metal circles for its ambitious scope and emotional resonance.
With a refreshed lineup, renewed energy, and sharpened purpose, Shamash now enters its most ambitious era to date. The release of The Gulf Between Us signals not only their return but also their evolution — proof that the band is ready to step onto a larger stage, reaching audiences both at home and abroad with music that speaks to the core of the human experience.
Accolades & Recognition:
Shamash’s journey has already been marked by critical acclaim and chart success, demonstrating their ability to resonate across audiences and gain recognition within the global heavy music community:
Featured in Metal Hammer / Louder Sound's “The 15 Best New Metal Songs You Need to Hear This Week” (April 2024) for the single Take Me As I Am. Praised for its intensity and unique blend of melodeath energy with rhythmic elements reminiscent of Slipknot and Sepultura, the track was spotlighted as proof of Shamash’s rising international profile.
Reached #1 on the CMW Loud Charts with the single Suffering Servant (January 2021). This achievement underscored the band’s ability to reach beyond borders and connect with listeners through both their heaviness and their message.
Album Done With Misery (Nos Pergamos in Domine Saluteum) ranked #40 in KingdomCore’s Albums of the Year (2024). The annual list recognized Shamash’s unique voice among global heavy music releases, highlighting their growth and ambition.Featured in JesusFreakHideout’s Staff Picks (2024). Selected by editors as one of the year’s standout records, Done With Misery was praised for its intensity, artistry, and emotional depth.
Included in Heaven’s Metal Magazine’s Top 40 Albums of 2024, where Done With Misery landed at #28. This recognition confirmed the band’s growing influence and positioned them as one of the year’s most noteworthy acts in faith-driven heavy music.
Looking Ahead:
With The Gulf Between Us, Shamash takes a bold step forward. The single captures the essence of who they are: a band unafraid to confront heaviness, unafraid to tell the truth, and determined to carve out something meaningful in a noisy world. More than a song, it is a declaration of intent — heavier, sharper, and more purposeful than ever.
And this is only the beginning. With their next full-length album already in development in collaboration with Jedediah Wong and 2105 Productions, Shamash is poised to continue their ascent. Fans can expect more announcements soon, but for now, The Gulf Between Us stands as both a milestone and a promise: Shamash is here to stay, and the best is yet to come.
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Aber diese Woche hat man dann endlich wieder Zeit gefunden, um sich mal wieder nen bissel was an leckerem unbekanntem Metalstoff einzuverleiben und seine „geistigen Ergüsse"aufs Papier zu bringen.
NECROMASS DESECRATION – “TUMBA / BLACK VOMIT 666 / HELLROT” ((LIVE SPLIT DVD)
MASTER OF CRUELTY - " MONUMENT OF THE FORSAKEN"(TAPE) HAMMER
HELLAVENGER – „ THE PRIMORDIAL FIRE“ (LP)
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„AURA DER DUNKELHEIT“ ist die
zweite Single Veröffentlichung aus XIV DARK CENTURIES’ kommendem
Werk „AUS URALTER ZEIT“. Während „Unendlichkeit“ noch tief im
Geist des Black Metal verwurzelt war, entfaltet sich hier ein anderer Pfad: Es
ertönt ein gewaltiges Werk welches am ehesten im Melodic Death Metal beheimatet
ist, durchsetzt von gelegentlichen Einflüssen des Power Metal. Die Band beweist
erneut ihre Kunst, über die engen Schranken der Genres hinauszuschreiten und
verschiedene Strömungen zu einem eigenständigen Klangbild zu verweben. Das Lied
pulsiert mit treibender Rhythmik, getragen von hymnischer Melodik, und offenbart
eine erhabene Klangweite, die zugleich wild und majestätisch wirkt. Auch
lyrisch setzen die Musiker ihre Reise ins Unbekannte gekonnt fort – hinaus ins
Unergründliche, in jene Sphären, die jenseits des Menschlichen liegen. Erzählt
wird die Geschichte einer uralten Wesenheit, älter als die Erde selbst, ein
Mysterium aus den Zeiten vor der Zeit, das nun aus finstrer Aura wieder
hervorstrebt.Der Song „Unendlichkeit“ erscheint auf allen gängigen Streaming Portalen und auf der Bandcamp Seite der Band am Donnerstag dem 02.10.2025. Dazu wird am selben Tag um 19 Uhr ein entsprechendes Lyrik Video auf youtube veröffentlicht. https://youtu.be/d5QN7XYHMqE
Tracklist :
01 Aus den Nebeln der...
02 Unendlichkeit
03 Aura der Dunkelheit
04 Rachelust der Ewigkeit
05 Das Portal
06 Aus eiskaltem Nebel
07 Wo Flüche leis' geflüstert
08 In kalten Hallen
09 Was ewig liegt
10 Nahab
Das zugehörige neue Album „Aus uralter Zeit“ wird als Digi-Pack-CD, LP und als Download am 05.12.2025 veröffentlicht. Außerdem wird eine limitierte Auflage der CD in einer sehr, sehr aufwendigen Spezial Box Edition mit einigen Extras erhältlich sein. Lasst euch überraschen, dazu gibt es später mehr.
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Genre: Black MetalLabel: Folter Records
Distributed by: Alive
Release: 03.10.2025
FROSTED UNDERGROWTH, die 2016 mit ihrer exzellenten „Under Satans Sun“-EP erstmals auf sich aufmerksam machten, sind im Mai dieses Jahres zu Folter Records gestoßen. Wir sind stolz, nun mit „Unchained“ das verdammt großartige neue Album dieser Band aus NRW präsentieren zu können, die sich die Ehrung und Bewahrung traditionellen Black Metals auf die Fahnen geschrieben hat!
„Unchained“ besticht in seiner Kompromisslosigkeit, den Geist der Vergangenheit ins Heute zu transferieren. Es existieren keine symphonischen oder überbetont progressiven Ansätze auf „Unchained“ – es ist stattdessen eine pure, radikale, spielerisch äußerst geschickte Umsetzung dessen, was einst den nordischen Second-Wave-Black Metal ausmachte, angereichert mit einer subtilen melodischen Tiefe.
Dabei erzeugen FROSTED UNDERGROWTH in ihren oft rasenden, von abartig frostigen Vocals geprägten Kompositionen eine kalte und so abweisende wie – für die richtigen Leute – anziehende Intensität, die der eines wegweisenden Werkes wie Setherials „Nord“ gleichkommt.
FROSTED UNDERGROWTH ist für alle Beteiligten nicht allein eine Band, sondern auch eine Überzeugung, eine Lebenseinstellung. Zu ihren wichtigen Einflüssen zählen die frühen Celtic Frost, Pest (Swe), Gorgoroth, Nargaroth und Taake. Der Bandname symbolisiert dabei eine verborgene, dunkle Kraft, die den Wald sterben lässt, aber zugleich nährt. Er spielt damit auf das Böse und Zerstörerische im Menschen an, welches das Leben zerfrisst, aus dem aber gleichzeitig Kraft geschöpft werden kann.
Raise the Banner of Pure Black Metal!
Tracklist
1. Bloodshed in the Name of God - 6:05
2. Glacier on Permafrost - 4:55
3. Master's Dominion - 6:42
4. Mist of Plague - 5:52
5. Raven Pt. III - 4:54
6. Raise the Banner - 4:38
7. Nightsky Above the Dark Absence – 7:33
Total: 40:39
Line-up
White Wolf: Bass, Vocals (backing)
Deathroned: Vocals, Guitars
Melkor: Drums
Undead: Guitars
Kompositionen und Texte:
Frosted Undergrowth
Aufnahme, Mix und Master: Deathroned Production.
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Missouri metal band DEGRAVE are threatening the status quo with the release of their new album, METALITHIC. The band's fourth and most maniacal album boasts 9 unyielding tracks of pure, bullshit-free metal.
For fans of : Anthrax, D.R.I., Exodus, Motorhead, Municipal Waste, Obituary, Overkill, Pantera, Slayer, and Toxic Holocaust
Order the CD at https://degrave.bigcartel.com/
DEGRAVE will mark the release of Metalithic with a CD Release show at Rose Music Hall in Columbia, MO on Saturday, September 27. Support will come from Orphan Source and Soul Terminus. For tickets, visit https://rosemusichall.com/
Check out the official music video for the album's lead single, "Every Fucking Day." Watch now at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=czTuDBWILJ8
Tracklist:1) Usurper of Flame
2) Sing the Body Electric
3) Every Fucking Day
4) Lockdown
5) Abort the Court
6) Living In A Smokescreen
7) Ignis Accendere
8) Burn Up the Sky
9) Death Is
Metalithic was produced by Chad Brown and DEGRAVE. The album was recorded by Conrad Hildebrand at Five Turn Production Studios, and mixed and mastered by John Breeden of Johnny DCat Entertainment.
Formed in 2016, DEGRAVE is an intense four-piece metal act schooled by metal masters of the past. The band showcases a highly-crafted musical skill with originality, and not accompanied by any pretentious attitude. Thrash or be thrashed!
Line-Up:
Clyde Daniels - Guitars, Vocals
Dylan Volmert - Guitars, Vocals
Isaiah "Cliff" Curtis - Bass
Caleb Bethel - Drums
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Seattle (WA) - Having recently released its explosive debut, HIGH RISK, HYPERSTRIKE is pleased to present the official video for album track, "LEAVING YOU AGAIN."
Click the following link to watch and listen: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vuLjvIJyz8w
A high-octane collision of anthemic clean vocals, bone-crushing riffs, punk-fueled drum fire, and the razor edge of melodic death metal, Hyperstrike deliver danger with every track. This is metal built like an action movie soundtrack: explosive, relentless, and larger than life.
Purchase/Stream High Risk:
https://hyperstrikeband.bandcamp.com/album/high-risk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gSfVWWbHNyQ
https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/hyperstrike1/high-risk
Explosive. Relentless. Unstoppable. This is the soundtrack to chaos.
“Meltdown” — the core goes critical, and the blast is unstoppable.
“Leaving You Again” — love is a weapon… and heartbreak is the trigger.
“High Risk” — play the game, roll the dice… win it all, or lose your life.
“Shadowbound” — where the darkness hunts… and only the cursed survive.
“Warning Shot” — one bullet in the chamber… and mania in his eyes.
“Slug City” — neon streets, blood on the asphalt… nobody gets out alive.
“Steel Heart” — forged in fire, unbreakable, unstoppable.
“Slowman” — you can’t outrun fate… when death walks at your speed.
“King of the Slain” — one battlefield, one crown… and a throne of bones.
“Savage Sword” — sharpened for vengeance, raised for the final strike.
As if that weren't enough, Hyperstrike has released the demo for the official Hyperstrike video game! Play the game demo here https://hyperstrike.itch.io/hyperstrike-game-demo
while anticipating the album, just over the horizon.
High Risk.
No Risk. No Reward.
Track
Listing:1. Meltdown
2. Leaving You Again
3. High Risk
4. Shadowbound
5. Warning Shot
6. Slug City
7. Steel Heart
8. Slowman
9. King of the Slain
10. Savage Sword
Credits:
Cover art - Mark Richards (Heavy Hand)
Produced, Mixed, and Mastered by Ben “Chop Daddy” Bennett
Lyrics and music by Hyperstrike.
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
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.
Devoted Art Propaganda will handle the EU release of the debut full-length album from new experimental black metal entity, CAŁ●. Titled “LUDZIE BŁĄDZĄCY W NOCY”, the album is set for a casette release on 31 October 2025. Fiadh Productions will take care of the US version.
The band introduces a new and uncompromising voice while the album explores dark and unsettling sounds. Can the band's ethos be captured with the words: “In rapture, against unity, before the guards, it drips inwards, CAŁ●”?
Ahead of the album’s release, the band has unveiled two advance tracks from the album.
Listen to “Kole” i “Za nim” : https://callo.bandcamp.com/ https://youtu.be/XPImrz7KMyI
Tracklist:
1 Zanim Się stało
2 Poza granice
3 Niesen
4 Zanim Było
5 Ogrom Bytu
6 Kole
7 Za Nim
8 Na dnie popiołu
9 W Wszechbycie
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https://callo.bandcamp.com/
Montreal (QC) - Canadian bruisers, DEADWOOD, have signed to Innerstrength Records! The band is set to release new EP, RITUALS OF A DYING LIGHT, on January 6, 2026.
A music video for the EP's first single,"Heretic," is available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qd3b7p4zTug
Deadwood uniquely blends death metal and hardcore to create a modern deathcore sound. Known for their heavy music and dark lyrics, their motto is "Make Deathcore Angry Again." The band aims to evoke terror and fear through their music, ensuring their performances are unforgettable.
Most importantly, the music of Deadwood caters to enthusiastic metalheads who crave pure brutality and violence.
The EP's second single, "Tales of Masscacre," is set to be unleashed with lethal intent on October 17.
Track
Listing:1. Tales of Massacre
2. Heretic
3. Thirst for Blood
4. Whispers of Death
5. Echoes of the Fallen
Music and lyrics by Deadwood.
Recorded at EMNT studio January 2025.
Produced by Fred Element.
Mix and mastering by Fred Element.
Formed in the shadow of COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, Deadwood quickly carved out a place in the heavy scene with their dark, unrelenting sound. The lineup unites seasoned veterans: guitarist Fred (ex-The Plasmarifle, ex-Ion Dissonance), guitarist Stéphane (ex-Nova Spei, Iron Maiden tribute), drummer Charles (ex-Dismayd, Discovrey Through Tourment), and vocalist Derek, reuniting with Fred after a decade since their days in Malaga.
Drawing from the ferocity of Meshuggah, the brutality of Whitechapel, and the groove-driven power of Pantera, Deadwood delivers crushing riffs and haunting atmospheres steeped in true dark histories—from the Salem witch trials to the reign of Jack the Ripper.
Their catalog includes the EP Nemesis (2022), EP Inhuman (2023), and standout singles “Straightblade” (June 2023), “Djinn Pitts” (March 2024), and “Heretic” (April 2025). Known for their commanding live presence, Deadwood has toured Japan with Humanity's Last Breath and DVRK, stormed U.S. stages in 2025, opened twice for Born of Osiris in Montréal, and shook the grounds of Inkcarceration Festival 2025.
Currently on tour across Québec, Ontario, and New Brunswick, Deadwood is gearing up for their first European run in 2026 — bringing their brand of dark, murky heaviness to stages worldwide.
Line-up:
Fred Element - Guitars
Stephane Filion - Lead Guitars
Charles Etienne Lafrance - Drums
Derek Heynekemp - Vocals*
*Note: Vocals on the EP by Martin Demontigny.
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Wormholedeath
Records proudly welcomes CREMATE, the legendary Athens-based
death/thrash metal act, to their roster. The band is set to release their
much-anticipated EP READY TO FIGHT on November 7, 2025, marking
a fierce return that bridges their cult 1990s roots with a fresh, modern sonic
assault.Formed in 1991 in Alimos, Athens by high school friends Christos (guitar/vocals) and Leonidas (drums), CREMATE quickly carved out a raw and aggressive niche blending death and thrash metal—drawing inspiration from titans like Kreator and Sodom. Their 1993 demo End of Time garnered international acclaim through critical reviews, radio play, and devoted underground support.
Following lineup changes and relentless live shows praised by Metal Hammer and other media, CREMATE released the 7" EP Enchanting Black Recess in 1995 via Dark Side Records. However, a full-length album never materialized as the band disbanded soon after.
In 2021, founder Christos reignited CREMATE alongside drummer George and longtime collaborator Akis Pastras (Dexter Ward, Damon Systema, Nightfall). Revisiting their seminal demo, Christos re-envisioned the material by infusing dark synthesized atmospheres, samples, and new arrangements that intensify the band’s signature 90s death/thrash fury.
The result is Ready To Fight, a 4-track EP embodying raw energy through a contemporary production lens. It features three reworked classics—“Another Pain Born” reborn as “Human,” “Die as You Lived” enhanced with haunting violin by Lusty Apricot—and the brand-new title track showcasing a blistering solo from Marios Iliopoulos (Nightrage). Recorded and mixed by Akis Pastras and mastered by George Nerantzis (Abbath, Rotting Christ, Gus G.), the EP delivers an uncompromising fusion of vintage aggression and modern dark textures.
Ready To Fight symbolizes CREMATE’s powerful rebirth, honoring their 1993 cult demo while boldly pushing forward. The EP is a must-listen for fans of authentic death/thrash metal with an atmospheric edge—heavy, relentless, and uniquely dynamic.
Tracklist
1. Die As You Lived
2. Human
3. Cerebral Pain
4. Ready To Fight
Line up:
Chris C: Vocals/Bass
Akis Pastras: Rhythm/Lead Guitars
The Goat: Drums
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Pre-save Ready to Fight: https://orcd.co/rtfep
DYING VICTIMS PRODUCTIONS is proud to present TYRANN’S amazing two album, DJÄVULENS MUSIK & BESATT, on CD format. Vinyl editions were released by Electric Assault Records.
The Swedish supergroup TYRANN is currently working on their third album, but in the meantime, both of their killer albums are finally available on cd! 2021 Djävulens Musik started their powergrab of the old school heavy metal scene and sophomore album Besatt (2023) cemented their position. Add selected, highly energetic live shows and you know why headbangers from far and away love this band. Extremely catchy, traditional heavy metal, always to the point rather than loosing themselves in too long song structures.
Line-up:Jakob Ljungberg - Drums
Tobias Lindqvist - Vocals, Bass
Joseph Tholl - Guitars
From Stockholm, Sweden
Release date:
21st November
Release info:
CD with sticker and obi.
Tracklist
1 Djävulens Musik
2 DMFOOHMP
3 Brinn Med Mig
4 Den Andra Siden
5 Satanisk Majestat
6 Sodom
7 Undergang
8 Tyrann
9 Transylvanien
10 Face the Tyrant
11 Varje Sekund Och Andetag
12 Besatt
13 Omen
14 Knytna¨ve Fran Underjorden
15 Ingen Tid For Oss
16 Ra Energi
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https://dyingvictimsproductions.bandcamp.com/
DE PROFUNDIS – “THE GOSPEL OF ROT” (EP)
Label: Independent ReleaseRelease date: october 1st 2025
Genre: Death Metal
For fans of: Death | Morbid Angel | Immolation | Nocturnus
How we have fallen, how our empire has crumbled…our values and learning trampled into the dust as we kneel before altars to idiocy and greed. We offer prayers to the war machine, no longer abhorring the taking of life, but raging in our ignorance we fervently debate which lives are suitable for sacrifice and which children deserve no future. Truth has become a malleable property, no longer a definable absolute and manipulation is now an applauded art form. Our gods cradle missiles while we twitch in nervous anxiety, awaiting the latest incarnation of the hand held devices that consume our identity, our reason and our morality. We are naught but rot…
“The Gospel Of Rot is both a warning and a weapon – a sonic rebellion against the forces that seek to silence and subjugate. De Profundis offers not salvation but a wake-up call…”- De Profundis
Celebrating 20 years of death dealing and devastation, De Profundis have returned with a rejuvenated line-up and a brand new EP of stunning power and intensity. The Gospel Of Rot brings together four tracks of furious death metal and masterful musicianship into a manifesto of resistance against the empty vessels that rule us, dragging our civilisation into a mire of degradation. Beginning with ‘I: Corruption’ we are hit by a torrent of classic death metal that makes incursions into the realms of thrash and black metal, thriving in the fluid boundaries between the genres. New vocalist Stefano Bassi immediately makes his mark with deep, guttural tones of depth and substance and second new addition to the ranks, bassist Simon McAuliffe, is immediately noticeable too, punching through the mix, an intrinsic part of this new chapter for De Profundis. Despite the remarkable work this band have produced over the years, by the midpoint of second song, ‘II: Deception’ it’s a struggle not to immediately embrace The Gospel Of Rot as their finest work to date. On one level it’s direct, hard-hitting and straight between the eyes – on another there are so many subtle shifts, touches and nuances that set it apart from the rest of the field. The vocal delivery in ‘III: Indoctrination’ is imperious, the drumming overwhelming, the lead playing simply brilliant. Every progression, every passage, every scuttling spider-legged scale and formidable blast on this EP is just right, crafted to perfection. The Gospel Of Rot concludes with a raging cover of Sepultura’s classic ‘Subtraction’ and De Profundis have made it their own; sublimely executed it slots into place as an integral part of a magnificently engineered death metal machine. With incredible performances and incredible songs, De Profundis are back at the very top of their game.
Mixed and mastered by Matt Jones at Capsaarx Studios (Fury, Vanitas, Dakesis etc) The Gospel Of Rot sounds magnificent, with exquisite tones and a perfect balance between clarity and power. The final hallmarks of quality have been applied with the wonderful artwork of Pierre-Alain D. of 3mmi Design (Necrodeath, Scar Symmetry, The Crawling etc) and it’s hard to see how The Gospel Of Rot could have been any better. The fight back begins on October 1st!
“…the rot is everywhere — and it’s time to tear it down.”- De Profundis
Line-up:
Stefano Bassi - Vocals
Shoi Sen - Guitars
Paul Nazarkardeh - Guitars
Simon McAuliffe - Bass
Tom Atherton - Drums
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Finnish black metal -group MOURNIATY has already pricked ears with their first two single releases, Kyynelten Virta & All Your Lies, sung respectively in Finnish and English.
On the third and final single preceding the MUSTA MAA -debut album (to be released on 7th of November through Inverse Records), the band yet again refuses to bow down before anyone building places of worship, but will rather see them fall with their shrines.
Listen to 'Shrines' on streaming services: https://push.fm/fl/mourniaty-shrines
"The song is about the downfall of different religions without singling out any specific one, song writer Karulainen states.
So you better watch the skies at nighttime, since the stars will shine like the eyes of the serpentine!"
Biography:
When you get fed up with Christianity and Paganism starts to arouse your interest, interesting things are often created. Sometimes this process needs an accelerant, which is exactly what happened when Karulainen and Metällinen found themselves to be merged in the same family tree. Now, what else would fresh, Finnish relatives do but make aggressive noises together? This gave an outlet for the music Karulainen had already been writing.
Finnish Mourniaty began its life as a smoldering project already in 2015. It burst into raging fire five years later, when situations in life permitted concentrating on music full-time. When bass player Tenho joined the group in 2022, Mourniaty finally became a real band instead of two men with backing tracks.
Karulainen describes Mourniaty’s music as black metal, which combines mid-tempo grooves and even symphonic arrangements combined with lyrics sung in both Finnish and English, which revolve around themes of Paganism and Anti-Christianity. The debut album, “Musta maa” (Black Earth), will be released thru Inverse records on digital platforms and in cd-format in November of 2025. What a perfect soundtrack for the darkest season of the year.
Listen to the first single 'Kyynelten virta': https://push.fm/fl/mourniaty-kyynelten-virta
Listen to the second single 'All Your Lies': https://push.fm/fl/mourniaty-lies
Mourniaty - Musta maa (Album 2025)
Track list:
01. Ajan saattama
02. Musta maa
03. All Your Lies
04. Aika Roudan
05. Shrines
06. Kyynelten virta
07. Seventh Seal
08. A Son of the Plague
09. Sodomia
10. Pyhä on valani
Line-up:
Metällinen - drums
Tenho - bass
Liekkiö - guitar
Karulainen - vocals & guitar
Mixed by Karulainen & Joona Rinne / Deep Noise Studios
Mastered by Saku Moilanen / Deep Noise Studios
Album cover by Karulainen
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Watch the video for "Hanging Tree": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z2tYvYekTnw
According to Kathodos, “Hanging Tree” is the catchiest song on Parasomnia: Pavor Nocturnus. The track features a hidden lyrical concept meant to be discovered by only the most astute listeners. The idea was to create a surreal, dream-like atmosphere that brings the listener back to ancient times. The music video features the explosive second half of ‘Hanging Tree’. Some of the imagery in the video is taken from ‘La Vie et la Passion de Jesus Christ’, a French silent film from 1903. The film’s colors and religious nature fit the song perfectly. I am featured in the video to portray the lyrical orator while Lavinia enhanced it with her sultry dancing.”
Kathodos previously released a music video for the track “A Memory Dwindles…” (Spotify), which is a song about a person haunted by a horrifying memory of seeing a child falling off a rooftop and features footage from the 1920 silent film, The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari.
“Parasomnia: Pavor Nocturnus” is meant to be experienced as a sequence of strange dreams. It comprises a listening journey of confusing, dark, beautiful, scary, comical, twisted, psychotic, and bizarre dreams. The album takes the listener on a dark and sometimes terrifying journey of strange voices, bizarre sounds, beautiful moments, maddening architecture, and intricate instrumentation. It is highly unique, making use of hypnotising drones, occult rituals, odd lyrics, and hidden meanings. Listeners will hear something new each time they play the album.
Kathodos, the man behind the project, conceptualised the band in 2019 as an "experiment in darkness". Having previously performed as a rock musician, he sought to create something darker. The album's atmosphere was conjured from the best fragments of his dreams and the worst fragments of his nightmares. The entire album was composed in the spring of 2021 after lying dormant for nearly two years. Following another period of latency, most of the instrumentation and vocals were recorded in the spring of 2022. A difficult period in late 2022 delayed the project until 2023, when the rest of the album was finally recorded. Lavinia was recruited in late 2023 to provide soprano, spoken word vocals, and guitar on a few tracks. Kathodos also produced, mixed, and mastered the album in late 2023 and early 2024. After gaining a strong following from the few people who happened upon the initial release, Kathodos signed with Rune Serpent Europa in 2025 to reach a wider audience.
Kathodos is a studio-only project and does not perform live. A second album is currently in the works. The band has also appeared on two official compilations released by Rune Serpent Europa: Laibach Tribut - Schlecht Und Ironisch, for which Kathodos covered the Laibach song "White Law" and Saturno Butto tribute “The Five Senses”, contributing the track "Death & Rebirth".
Pre-order the CD version of “Parasomnia: Pavor Nocturnus” via The Circle Music (worldwide distributor for this release): https://thecirclemusic.gr/product-category/distributed-stuff/?filter_artist-name=kathodos
Kathodos’ “Parasomnia: Pavor Nocturnus” is recommended for fans of Nurse With Wound, Coil and Current 93.
Tracklist: 1. Phantom of the Throne Room
2. A Memory Dwindles…
3. …Window
4. The Dark Priests
5. Hanging Tree
6. Message Sent to Earth
Kathodos are:
Kathodos – all instrumentation, vocals, lyrics, sounds, composition, production, mixing and mastering
except:
Lavinia - soprano, spoken word and guitar
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Hi
everybody,Petr from PARAT PRODUCTIONS, Czech Republic, here. On Tuesday, September 23, we commemorated the sad anniversary of the passing of
René Krystyn, known as Fusaty, founder, guitarist, and singer of Czech
death/doom legend DISSOLVING OF PRODIGY, who left this world
involuntarily in 2013 at the age of only 39.After the death of my great friend, I am trying to keep his musical legacy "alive" and spread it to music collectors around the world by re-releasing his band's recordings.
Symbolically, on the occasion of this sad anniversary, I am bringing news to the metal world that on January 30, 2026, Pařát Productions will release a vinyl version of DISSOLVING OF PRODIGY's last studio song from 2010. "ZLODEJSKÁ SVETELKA" was first released on a separate CD on May 11 this year, so as a fan and collector, I see the LP version as another (necessary) step.
The CD "Zlodejska svetelka" can still be ordered from the Pařátshop . Over 3/4 of the print run has already been sold out. The bigotry CD "Step To The Grave", released in April 2023 on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the band's recording, which preceded the formation of DISSOLVING OF PRODIGY, is nearing complete sell-out. Approximately 20 copies remain in stock. It can be ordered at Pařátshop .
What will the LP "Zlodějská světélka" look like? Why the symbolic date of January 30, 2026? And what other DISSOLVING OF PRODIGY re-edition will be released by Pařát Productions on that day? We'll talk about that in November .
Listen to the recording on YouTube channel Pařát Productions https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EJKrFppXUrk
www.paratshop.cz
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The
Brazilian Heavy Metal band, MORTTICIA, has released the
single "MISTAKES", the first power ballad of their
career, bringing deep reflections on the mistakes we make throughout life and
how they shape our path toward the inevitable end, giving meaning and purpose
to existence. "After all, if from birth to death everything went right and
we only did what was expected of us, our life would be nothing more than the
flight of a bird with the predictable trajectory from the nest to the
grave," highlights the band.Listen to "Mistakes" on all streaming platforms or via the link below: https://open.spotify.com/intl-pt/track/6jtLp2GtJpI7TPMvfNUf9J?si=ffa3e84bc4a141a8
About the composition, the band also comments: "It is a song in which we carefully worked on the melodies to create one of those addictive ballads like those of Helloween or Angra. For the first time, we worked with an arranger for the keyboards, and this elevated the instrumental to another level."
Founded in 2010 in the Brazilian city of Alegrete-RS, Mortticia moved in 2012 to Porto Alegre-RS and became one of the Brazilian exponents of the New Wave of Traditional Heavy Metal (N.W.O.T.H.M.), a movement that has been gaining strength on the global scene by revitalizing the classic sound of the genre with a more modern and sophisticated approach, without straying from its essence. The band’s discography includes several singles, an EP released physically on CD and cassette tape by labels in Romania and Brazil, and now they are preparing to present their long-awaited debut album.
The current lineup of Mortticia features Lucas Zawacki on vocals, Lucio Brenner on rhythm guitar, Gustavo Galho on lead guitar, Guilherme Hoppen on bass, and Doug Mansur on drums.
"Mistakes" was produced by renowned music producer Renato Osorio, former member of Hibria, and features the participation of Rafael Kurai in the keyboard arrangements. The cover art, signed by artist Gus Bringel, visually translates the essence of the song by bringing together elements such as the bird, the cemetery, and the figure of Mortticia, in a composition marked by colors and strokes reminiscent of the classic albums of the 80s and 90s. The promotional photography is by José Florêncio.
https://pestrecords.bandcamp.com
http://www.linktr.ee/mortticia.metal
Augustus Omnipotens is a conceptual journey through the rise of Octavian, later Augustus, the first Emperor of Rome. Each track captures a key moment in his path: from avenging Julius Caesar’s death, through political alliances and brutal battles, to the final triumph of peace under the Pax Romana. The lyrics weave together history, mythology, and personal legacy, portraying Augustus not only as a ruler but as a symbol of transformation, from civil war and betrayal to order and empire. It’s an album about power, fate, and the price of immortality.
Driven by a visceral blend of blackened death metal, the music amplifies the narrative’s intensity: ferocious riffs embody the chaos of war, thunderous drums echo the march of legions, and sinister growls summon the weight of fate and bloodshed. In Augustus Omnipotens, music and lyrics merge into a monumental opus, where history is not only told but felt.
Tracklist01 – In Aeternam
02 – Octavianus
03 – Caesar Divi Filius
04 – Gladium Stringere
05 – Triuvirat
06 – Dura Lex Sed Lex
07 – Mortem Proditorum
08 – Mylae Invicta
09 – Dedecus Magni Lepidi
10 – Ultimum Bellum
11 – Pax Romana
About DEOS:
Formed in 2014 by Fabio Battistella, Jack Graved, and Loïc Depauwe, DEOS have built a reputation for combining the ferocity of extreme metal with a passion for Ancient Rome that extends through their lyrics, artwork, and stagecraft. Their debut Ghosts of the Empire arrived in 2015, followed by In Nomine Romae in 2017 and extensive touring across France, Switzerland, and beyond. In 2021 they began work on their third record Furor Belli, mastered by J.-F. Dagenais (Kataklysm, Ex Deo) and released in 2022 via Wormholedeath, which led to the North Imperial Tour MMXXII. Over the past years they have continued to spread their vision of Roman metal across Europe, including London’s legendary Cart & Horses.
Now, with Augustus Omnipotens, DEOS take their concept further than ever before. Recorded between autumn 2024 and spring 2025 and once again mastered by Dagenais, the album is both a celebration of Rome’s past and a declaration of the band’s future.
DEOS are:
Jack “Janus” Graved (bass, vocals)
Fabio Battistella (guitar, backing vocals)
Cédric “Cedd” Boehm (guitar, backing vocals)
Loïc Depauwe (drums).
www.youtube.com/@deos-official9793/
www.facebook.com/deos.legio
SPEEDCLAW are a Croatian metal band that have been delivering raw heavy metal since 2015. First came the aptly titled Iron Speed EP in 2016, and the Beast in the Mist EP followed the next year. Between the two short-lengths, SPEEDCLAW wielded exuberant-yet-reverent steel of early ‘80s vintage, an era when the NWOBHM was in full steam and speed metal was in its nascent days. The uptick in professionalism and POWER from one EP to the next certainly heightened expectations for what the Croatians could do on a full-length.
At last here, Stardust is that full-length, and SPEEDCLAW show everything – and MORE – they’re capable of. Taking all the electricity and excitement of those two EPs and amplifying ‘em with a certain starpower, Stardust is indeed aptly titled. That aforementioned uptick in power & professionalism play out to its fullest extent across this eight-song / 33-minute stick of dynamite, all whilst retaining SPEEDCLAW’s early edge. Stardust is actually a semi-conceptual album: four of the eight tracks are thematically connected, forming a narrative, while the remaining songs stand independently. The conceptual “Night Side” features four songs that tell a story inspired by the band’s life on the road and everything that comes with it.
Keeping their original sound but just ramping it up – truly, you can imagine the band slaying huge stages to this – on Stardust do SPEEDCLAW dependably deliver melodic, bursting-at-the-seams riffs and an authentically old-school flair, still heavily rooted in classic heavy metal traditions but with a raw edge that reflects their own identity. Just clear enough, never overdriven by crunch, and with an ancient earthiness, Stardust was recorded at the GIS studio in Croatia by none other than Let 3's Matej Zec, a well-established Croatian musician. Mixing and mastering were done by Enforcer's Olof Wikstrand, who also makes an appearance on one of the songs on the album. Get showered in Stardust and prepare to be ensnared by SPEEDCLAW!
Line-up:
Dorian Perušic - Drums
Luka Hrelja - Guitars
Luka Jurišic - Guitars
Silvano Cosic - Vocals, Bass
From Rijeka, Croatia
Artwork:
Velio Josto
Release date:
21st November
Release info:
Regular LP edition on black vinyl, with insert, poster, sticker, postcard and download code.
Special LP edition on blue vinyl, with insert, poster, sticker, postcard, download code and patch.
CD with sticker and obi
Tracklist1 Tonight
2 Allnighter
3 Queen of the Night
4 Nightwatch
5 Fly Hight
6 Crystal Light
7 White Town Rider
8 The Curse Never Dies
www.dyingvictims.com
https://dyingvictimsproductions.bandcamp.com/
IRREPARABLE-„ THE FATE OF ALL LIFE”
Melbourne, Australia-based IRREPARABLE are set to release their new album, “The Fate Of All Life”, on October 17th via These Hands Melt. This introspective and emotional musical canvas sees the band weaving together industrial black metal, goth and darkwave to create a sound that is both haunting and cathartic.
The album is a monument to the reality of the human condition, exploring themes of cyclical suffering and death. IRREPARABLE has expertly laid the foundations of a personal apocalypse, aptly titled “The Fate Of All Life”, which is reflected in their poignant quote: “We rise to the sky from the sea, only to come pouring down”.
The new album will be available as a limited edition CD Digipack and a limited Vinyl LP (150 copies) in red transparent, as well as on all major digital platforms.
In support of the album, the band released a lyric video to the track "Failure to Thrive" with a music video for the lead single "Forever Remain" coming on 1 October. The band will celebrate the release of the “The Fate Of All Life” at The Leadbeater, Richmond, VIC (Australia) with Burden Man, The Nihilistic Front and Nighteyes on November 29th.
Tracklist:1. Revelations
2. Upon Malignant Shores
3. Forever Remain
4. Exposed
5. Failure to Thrive
6. 140283
7. Death in a Time Capsule
IRREPARABLE are:
D.B. - Guitar, Electronics
N.M. - Vocals
M.B. - Bass
Album credits:
All Music by D.B.
All Lyrics by N.M.
Guest vocals on “Exposed” & “Death In A Time Capsule”
by Carline Van Roos
Violin on “Forever Remain” written and performed by Hayley Anderson
Additional vocal harmonies on “Death In A Time Capsule” by D.B.
Recorded and mixed by D.B.
Mastered by Dav Byrne at Iridium Audio
Artwork by Promathiart
Design and Layout by Tryfar x These Hands Melt
https://thesehandsmelt.shop/
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https://www.facebook.com/irreparable2019
Horror Pain Gore Death Productions is set to release the new album from Wyoming's vicious Death Metal/Grindcore/Thrash act VIOLENT TESTIMONY. AGGRAVATE is now available for pre-order and will be released on October 17th in CD and Digital formats, along with merchandise.
For fans of: Napalm Death, Insect Warfare, Terrorizer, Wormrot, Blood Duster, Exhumed, Extreme Noise Terror, Nails, Birdflesh and Impaled Nazarene
Horror Pain Gore Death Productions welcomes Violent Testimony to the roster with the new album Aggravate! Residing in the barren wastelands of Cheyenne, Wyoming, Violent Testimony has brought a devastating combination of Grind/Death/Thrash to the Rocky Mountain region since 2022. Aggravate is all gas and no breaks, ripping through 21 crushing tracks in less than 26 minutes and delivering the aggressive, rowdy energy Violent Testimony has become known for in their scene.
Listen to the single "Psychotic Episode" at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TZh8Np4LGyY
Tracklisting:1. God Complex Massacre
2. Piss Vomit Acid Corrosion
3. Isolation Torture
4. Perpetual Self-Execution
5. Cognitive Behavioral Restructuring
6. Flashbang Celebration
7. Mass Hysteria
8. Coercive Doctrines
9. Psychotic Episode
10. Left To Rot
11. Death Sentence Serenade
12. Insectual Penetration
13. Rider In The Night
14. Counterfeit
15. Obligatory Manifestation Of Infinite Grind
16. Aggravating Circumstances
17. Algorithmic Witch Hunt
18. Idiocracy Of Daily Life
19. S.O.W.
20. DrinkFightFuck (Blood Duster Cover)
21. Hit N' Run
www.youtube.com/user/horrorpaingoredeath/videos
www.facebook.com/horrorpaingoredeath
It was but 2021 when FATE’S HAND quietly emerged with their self-titled debut EP. Downplaying their membership, the Australians nevertheless possessed a wealth of veteran experience, with members hailing from such heavyweights as StarGazer and Mongrels Cross among others. As FATE’S HAND, they deftly drew from the primordial well of Northern lore and attacked in a savage foray of traditionalist heavy metal. In a word, Fate’s Hand was both old and new, surprising and unsurpassed.
Now flexing those same muscles across a full-length, FATE’S HAND at last arrive with their debut album, almost-too-perfectly titled Steel, Fire and Ice. With swords drawn and teeth bared, on Steel, Fire and Ice do FATE’S HAND sing an ode to victories on the physical and metaphysical battlefield. Whereas the Aussies’ debut EP totaled four songs, their debut album doubles that; as such, it more boldly and brazenly displays the full fathom of their powers and prowess. And like that EP, on Steel, Fire and Ice does visceral melody grasp tightly on the spear of classic heavy metal, hearkening to the genre’s progenitors and – in the same breath – taunting, daring the very same gods. Bloodied but unbowed, FATE’S HAND’s songwriting goes to more epic lengths whilst remaining urgent and impassioned, stoicism and bravado colliding headlong for a timeless sturm and drang that engages ever more as the album plays on to its penultimate conclusion. High drama as heavy metal, still surprising and unsurpassed!
FATE’S HAND keep the torch lit for fans of Judas Priest, King Diamond, Destruction, and Bathory. Turn the lights down and play it loud – glory to the brave with Steel, Fire and Ice!
Line-up:
Denimal - Battle Hymns
Gjoll - Iron Age Axe
Conscripts:
Artillery - Jarl Earl.
Additional sorcery and spellcasting - Rotten
From Australia
Tracklist01 THE QUEST SPIRIT
02 FOUNT OF ALL WATERS
03 WOVEN IN SPACE AND TIME
404 IN THE DRAUGR DEEPS
05 FIRE REIGNS ONCE MORE
06 STARFORGER
07 THE COSMIC ASH
08 STALLION OF SKY AND SEAS
Artwork:
Paolo Girardi
Release date:
21st November
Release info:
Regular LP edition on black vinyl, with insert, poster, sticker, postcard and download code.
Special LP edition on grey vinyl, with insert, poster, sticker, postcard, download code and patch.
CD with sticker and obi.
www.dyingvictims.com
https://dyingvictimsproductions.bandcamp.com/
Label: Apocalyptic WitchcraftRelease date: november 28th 2025
Genre: Occult Black Metal
For fans of: Akercocke | Shining | Acherontas | Forgotten Tomb
It seems that every step you have taken, every choice you have made has led you to this place. You have fled from it, appalled by what you can sense within, but no matter where you run you find it waiting…an impossibility that can never be found, yet never left behind. In resignation…or is that anticipation now, lurking in the blackest corners of your heart…you turn and walk towards the crimson door, beneath his heavy gaze.
Formed in 2012 in the UK’s West Midlands, Suffering are exponents of occult black metal, conjurers of fevered nightmares and invokers of darkness and madness. Their music draws upon the oppressive weight of soul crushing doom and the violent fervour of the blackest metal, bringing them together in an elixir of spirit staining, mind warping venom. Their first arcane offering was the 2018 album, 11, which was followed by two EPs – Temen-Ni-Gru (11:11) in 2022 and last year’s Symphonies: Diabolis. Now, newly signed to Apocalyptic Witchcraft – a label which band front man Sturmgeist Fornicator Insultus describes as one that “…supports, encourages and thrives on pushing the boundaries within extreme music…” – they are ready to unveil their second full length album, their most enthralling and disturbing work to date, Things Seen But Always Hidden.
Notes of dread, enticement and sorrow emerge from the storm and lead you away from all you know and all you understand as first track, ‘The House With The Red Door’ begins. And once your disorientation and dislocation is complete it erupts into furious violence and intimidating domination. Walls of haunting, unnerving blackness close around you, fear rises from the gloom like mist and shadowed shapes seem to move within the enveloping sound. Each track bleeds into the next as Things Seen But Always Hidden progresses, an unbroken journey into the unknown. ‘The Chamber Of Breathtaking Delights’ ensnares you in a conflict of desolation and ecstasy, a dying of conscience and birthing of consuming depravation. Dark, doomed riffs providing a funeral procession for the self you once knew. Songs rise like unholy entities from the album’s fever dream torrent…the aching ritual, ineffable darkness and oppressive weight of ‘Consorting With The Devil’, ‘Apocrypha Through The Keyhole’s ragged, bloody conjuration – dust in the mouth and rust on the blade, its inescapable atmosphere a lament and glorification entwined. At the last, ‘Behind The Green Door’ brings together intensity and power, insistent rhythms, dread pronouncements and desolate melodies. Monolithic marches and ritualistic immolation, agony and remaking before a final release into an eternal screaming nightmare…
“The darkness and truth that lies within is far beyond what we had imagined possible. But remember, things are not always what they seem and some things are right in front of your face.”- Suffering
The way to Things Seen But Always Hidden will be revealed by Apocalyptic Witchcraft on November 28th. But remember, once you have set foot on this path there is no way back…
Line-up:
Sturmgeist Fornicator Insultus - Vocals
Aýdlig - Guitars
Malleus - Drums
Inquinatus - Bass
https://apocalypticwitchcraft.co.uk
https://www.facebook.com/apocalypticwitchcraftrecordings
https://www.facebook.com/Suffering.ukmetal/
Excerpt - "undeniably fast and violent, but it’s also both monstrously alien and wickedly addictive"
DEMIURGON - “MIASMATIC DEATHLESS CHAMBER”
Genre: Death metal with
brutal and tech elementsFor fans of: Hate Eternal, Origin, Depravity, Carnophage, Diabolizer, Unmerciful, Hideous Divinity,
Arborescence of Wrath
Demiurgon whip up a storm almost literally with their kind of ferocious, unbridled death metal. Hurtling towards the listener at ridiculous speeds, it stirs up a variety of emotions usually of the violent kind. Mostly though, there is sheer trepidation listening to the forceful nature of their music, and strangely, at the same time an innate sense of awe witnessing the control they have over the entire catastrophic event. Having over a decade of experience, they have cultivated the art of channeling the raw energy into writing satisfyingly long compositions marked with numerous variations and coming with up incessantly buzzing, catchy and memorable albeit inevitably head-imploding riffs. After all, this is pure death metal on steroids, fanned by brutal and technical doses to attain monstrous proportions. It's the kind of music a death metal fan can't dislike - it's simply dialled up to a fiery level here, backed by years of songwriting expertise and delivered like a punch to the face.
Line up
Stefano Borciani - Voice
Emanuele Otani - Guitars
Dani Benincasa - Guitars
Riccardo Benedini - Bass
Riccardo Valent - Drums
Artwork by Giannis Nakos / Remedy Art Design
Track listing
1. Worldwide Grave
2. The Era of Defiance
3. Aspiring to Omnipotence
4. Miasmatic Deathless Chamber
5. Flashforward to the End
6. Throne of Derangement
7. Apoptosi
Release date - September 19th, 2025
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https://www.facebook.com/Demiurgon
Thanks a lot for your support everyone! Kunal Choksi (label owner) Transcending Obscurity
DAWN
OF A DARK AGE are
finally ready to unveil some of the main aspects of their new album "VER
SACRUM". It will be released on December 12th, via My Kingdom
Music in digipakCD, LP and deluxe edition and here we present the amazing cover
artwork created by Norwegian photographer Kjetil Karlsen - https://www.instagram.com/kjetil.karlsen.fotoHere is the complete tracklist with the titles of the 4 jewels present in "Ver Sacrum":
1. Il Voto Infranto (L'Ira Di Mamerte)
2. Il Consiglio Degli Anziani (L'Oracolo)
3. Il Rito Della Consacrazione
4. Venti Anni Dopo: La Partenza (Nascita Della Nazione Sannita)
The album sees the presence of a new singer, Ignazio Cuga, aka Brusiòre, of the Sardinian Folkish Black Metal band KRE'U and this will permit the album to be brought on stage for the first time for the band with exclusive live shows programmed for December.
Musically, it is even darker and more sinister, with truly ancient atmospheres that leave an indelible mark on this work.
The theme once again harks back to the Samnites, and in particular to the so-called Sacred Spring (Ver Sacrum in Latin), a social and religious ritual common in pre-Roman times.
So, we just have to wait; extreme music, folk music and jazz will once again blend together in a balance, capable of telling stories of times gone by in an absolutely unique and precious way.
Pre-order: Dawn Of A Dark Age -"Ver Sacrum" at: https://t.ly/N8-LW
https://linktr.ee/mykingdommusic
https://www.facebook.com/dawnofadarkage
Greek
melodic death metal force FLAMECORE presents the
official music video for “ONLY WASTE REMAINS”, taken
from their forthcoming self-titled debut album, FLAMECORE,
due for release on October 24th, 2025 through Wormholedeath.Dark, heavy, and straight to the point, “Only Waste Remains” shows Flamecore at full force. The track blends speed and precision with a crushing breakdown and raw, aggressive vocals—creating a wall of sound that feels both epic and unrelenting. Lyrically, it explores ruin, time, and defiance: a portrait of empires collapsing and voices fading into dust.
About:
Formed by Stathis Lianos and Leonidas Viglakis, the Greek melodic death metal band Flamecore emerged from a collaborative spark between Chania and Athens. Their journey began with a single riff, which grew into the track "Plains of Nameck."
This initial creative success led to their self-titled debut album, released in February 2025. With a lineup solidified by the additions of Panagiotis Tsopelas and Akis Blazakis, Flamecore brought their vision of extreme, melodic metal to life. Following the album's release and a series of live shows, the band is now focused on promoting their work with new bassist Panagiotis Mousouras while composing their next chapter.
Pre-save Flamecore: https://orcd.co/flamecore
Planes of Nameck: https://youtu.be/k2UZLvR4r74
Line-up
Akis Mplazakis – Vocals
Stathis Lianos – Rhythm and lead guitars
Panagiotis Tsopelas – Rhythm guitars
Panagiotis Mousouras – Bass
Leonidas Viglakis – Drums
www.youtube.com/@Flamecoreband
www.facebook.com/Flamecoreband
Label:
Independent
ReleaseRelease date: october 2nd 2025
Genre: Death Metal
For fans of: Bolt Thrower | Sodom | Slayer | Obituary
Formed in Hyderabad, Telangana, India in 2017 Warmarshal bring together the malevolent sounds of the early death metal masters and the furious adrenaline of the darkest extremes of thrash to produce a heady, high impact cocktail of extreme metal. Their debut release, the formidable …To Regain Lost Glory EP was unleashed by Slaytanic Records in 2018, a war torn collection of songs that brought the band to the attention of respected webzines like VM-Underground and saw them perform internationally in Sri Lanka in 2019, Dubai in 2024 and locally at Death over Decaan - an event organized by DethFest which has hosted international acts like Fountainhead and top Indian extreme metal acts like Gutslit and Kill The King. A single, ‘Shell-Shocked’, followed in 2024 and now the band a ready to release a new two-track single, that highlights their ever increasing power and sonic intensity – ‘The Diseased’!
After opening in a barrage of huge chords like rumbling heavy artillery ‘The Diseased’ delivers a furious attack, like a virulent poison burning through your veins. Vicious riffs are delivered with sniper-like precision over wild vocals that howl on the cusp of madness, while an overwhelming drum battery, a force of nature, decimates and devastates all in its path. The blend of raw, rampaging chaos and accomplished musicianship proves an explosive mixture and gives Warmarshal the character and unique identity to escape the long shadows of their influences and inspirations. Lyrically, ‘The Diseased’ is an excoriating assault on the hypocrisy of organised religion and the weaponizing of people’s faith and fears. Warmarshal take a stand against the rising tide of extremism and open fire on the manipulators and despots who engender division and inflame hatred for their own personal gain.
‘The Diseased’ is backed by an instrumental version of the same song and despite the strength of the lyrical message it really works – providing a rewarding listen. Full of different parts and shifting tempos, along with a melodic and superbly constructed solo, ‘The Diseased’ hits hard even without the primal violence of the vocal parts. Multifaceted and ferociously intense this song, in both its incarnations, shows all too clearly the monstrous force and venom that Warmarshal now possess.
Mixed and mastered by renowned German guitarist Tom ‘Fountainhead’ Geldschläger, who has performed with the likes of Belphegor, Defeated Sanity and Obscura, ‘The Diseased’ sounds absolutely incendiary. Accompanied by a superb video the single will be released on October 2nd and the name of Warmarshal will spread through the metal underground like wildfire.
Current Line up:
Akaash Kishore - Drums
Tahan Chen aka Hubert - Bass
Soumick Chakraborty - Guitars/Vocals
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRNs6WEUa8iB_gYiVe8gE1A
https://www.facebook.com/warmarshalindia/
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Das Thüringer Urgestein XIV DARK CENTURIES
haben sich neben ihren langjährigen Weggefährten „Einheit Produktionen“ nun
noch die im Taunus ansässige Metalschmiede „Schwarzdorn Production“ mit an Bord
geholt, welche sich neben den Digitalen Vertrieb auch um den offiziellen
Laden-Vertrieb über EDEL kümmern werden. Das neue Werk „AUS URALTER ZEIT“
wird zum Julfest als limitierte Box (CD+Tape), Digi-CD & auf Vinyl
erscheinen.
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https://www.facebook.com/xivdarkcenturies
Es war 10 Jahre still um den „Mozart des Black Metal“ von SORGSVART. Nach dem tragischen Tod des Bassisten Ingar „A.“ des Nebenprojektes VINDAR (Nor. für Wind) hat Mastermind Sorg neue Energie geschöpft & ist vom Bruderlabel “Einheit Produktionen“ kaum noch zu bremsen: 2 volle Werke stehen kurz vor der Veröffentlichung. Erst einmal soll „GARDAR OG GRENDE „ (GÄRTEN UND DÖRFER) noch im Herbst dieses Jahres das Licht der Welt erblicken, nachdem der richtige Norwegische Vertriebspartner gefunden wurde.
Die Sachsenkrieger von SAXORIOR feilen immer noch am Mammutwerk „EWIGHAID“ mit über 140 Minuten Neuinterpretationen ihrer Klassiker, welche auf einer schmucken Digi-2-CD auf nur 500 Exemplaren limitierten Auflage erscheinen soll. Ob es eine Vinyl-Box dazu geben wird, steht noch in den Sternen. Grobe Richtlinie für die Veröffentlichung ist Frühling 2026.
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„Einheit Produktionen“ ist „fast aus allen Wolken gefallen“ nach Erhalt des Demos zu „WHAT THE MISTS OF TIME FOREVER CLOAK“, dem 2. Werk der Britisch-Deutschen Band HERNE: „Dark Thrones „Panzerfaust“ trifft auf hymnischen Pagan Black Metal“ könnte man meinen. Das Label ist bereits mit einem befreundeten Label im Gespräch & visiert eine auf nur 300 Stück limitierte Digi-CD für ca. Mitte 2026 an.
https://herne.bandcamp.com/album/face-of-the-hunter
www.einheit-produktionen.de
“Female-fronted” before it was cool – ausgefeilter Oldschool-Extremismus ohne Kompromisse . Ja, VICTIMS OF CLASSWAR gibt es schon eine ganze Weile. Und nein, sie sind nicht tot: mit „INVITATION TO A FUNERAL“ kommt endlich das lange überfällige LP-Debüt, das neun Stücke zu einem kompromisslosen
Statement in Sachen apokalyptischer Blackmetal mit Thrash- und Crustsprengseln vereint, mit dem sich die Sächs*innen eindrucksvoll zurück in die Grenzgebiete des internationalen Undergrounds ballern. Lasst euch vom Namen nicht täuschen: Hier gibt es keinen ordinären Punk – nur wem Mayhem noch zu sauber und Holy Moses zu nett sind, sollte diese Einladung annehmen!
Biografie
Erwachsen 2011 aus der Crustpunkszene im sächsischen Hinterland erobern VICTIMS OF CLASSWAR bald vor allem auch jede Menge Metalherzen und erspielen sich mit unerbittlichem Livedrang und einer brutal mitreißenden Bühnenenergie in Rekordzeit einen hervorragenden Ruf, der sie über Szenegrenzen hinaus bis auf andere Kontinente trägt, bevor sie überhaupt Zeit hatten, ein komplettes Album einzuspielen.
Nach zwei Split-Veröffentlichungen und diversen Touren durch Großbritannien, Belarus, Skandinavien, das Baltikum und sogar Nahost dann der Einbruch dank Pandemie samt Umzügen von Sängerin/Bassistin Klára und Gitarrist Arne sowie Line-Up-Problemen am Drumhocker, die dann endlich mit Chris (bekannt von Nuctemeron, Diabolic Night, JT Ripper u. a.) beendet wurden. Mit ihm ging es 2023 dann sofort ins Studio zu Anton Hoyer (Deathrite) für die Aufnahmen zu „Invitation to a Funeral“, das brandneue Stücke bis zu Material aus Anfangstagen zu einem lange überfälligen Statement zusammenfügt, mit dem sich VICTIMS OF CLASSWAR eindrucksvoll zurück in die Metalpunklandschaft ballern.
Das Album kommt offiziell am 19. September 2025, es folgt eine Releaseshow am 27. September in Störnstein (Bayern) – die LP ist ab sofort vorbestellbar bei Bleeding Heart Nihilist Productions und Angry Voice Records!
Diskographie
2013: Split with Partiya - 12" Vinyl
2014: Split with W.H.A.T. - digital
2025: "Invitation to a Funeral" - Vinyl-LP-Album
Youtube-Hörprobe und Bandinfo: https://bleedingheartnihilist.de/music/de/group/music-roster/b-victims
Die ersten Europa-Termine sind weiter unten aufgeführt. Weitere Festival-Headline-Shows werden parallel auf https://www.ironmaiden.com/ und von den Festivals selbst bekannt gegeben. Es wird ein arbeitsreiches Jahr werden und daher in der Folge 2027 keine Maiden-Konzerte geben.
In Deutschland können sich Fans auf eine exklusive Headline-Show in der Heinz von Heiden Arena in Hannover freuen. Dort werden die britischen Heavy-Metal-Legenden vor 45.000 Zuschauern ihr 50-jähriges Bandjubiläum auf der nächsten Etappe einer Tour feiern, die schon jetzt als ihre spektakulärste jemals gilt.
Präsentiert wird die Show von EMP, Metal Hammer und Radio21.
Steve Harris betont:
„Wir alle lieben diese RUN FOR YOUR LIVES TOUR. Die Fans sind fantastisch, die Setlist ist perfekt für das 50-jährige Jubiläum, die Show ist wohl unsere beste aller Zeiten und die Nachfrage nach Tickets war unglaublich, sodass die Tour fast überall ausverkauft war und über eine Million Fans dabei waren. Deshalb dachten wir alle, wir sollten noch ein paar weitere Shows in Europa spielen, bevor wir später im Jahr in andere Teile der Welt aufbrechen.
Natürlich wird Simon Dawson wieder am Schlagzeug sitzen und sowohl er als auch die gesamte Band möchten sich bei unseren Fans für den großartigen Empfang bedanken, den ihr ihm auf der ersten Etappe dieser Tour bereitet habt.
Wir haben es schon immer genossen, auf Festivals zu spielen, vor allem, weil wir dort vor Menschen auftreten können, die nicht nur wegen uns da sind – und wir lieben diese Herausforderung! Deshalb haben wir beschlossen, in dieser Zeit so viele großartige Metal-Festivals wie möglich (wieder) zu besuchen. Außerdem werden wir in Stadien in Griechenland, Rumänien, der Slowakei und Bulgarien spielen, wo wir dieses Jahr noch nicht waren und wo wir es immer geliebt haben, vor den leidenschaftlichen Fans aufzutreten.”
Manager Rod Smallwood erklärt: „Wir waren absolut überwältigt von der unglaublich positiven Resonanz unserer Fans und der Mainstream-Medien auf den ersten Teil unserer RUN FOR YOUR LIVES TOUR. Wir wussten, dass wir eine besondere Show geschaffen hatten, aber die Energie all unserer Fans bei jedem einzelnen Konzert wurde von der Band aufgegriffen, und ich glaube, wir alle haben etwas wirklich Unvergessliches und unsere wohl beste Tour aller Zeiten erlebt. Während unserer gesamten Karriere spielten Festivals eine große Rolle, angefangen natürlich mit Rock in Rio 1985, da sie es uns ermöglichten, vor neuen Fans zu spielen und sie hoffentlich zu Maiden-Fans zu machen, was in Ermangelung von Radio oder Mainstream-Medien enorm dazu beitrug, unsere Fangemeinde zu vergrößern. Diese Tournee, die sich auf die meisten der bedeutenden Metal-Festivals Europas konzentriert, ist also auch ein großes Dankeschön an genau diese Festivals, die eine so wichtige Rolle in der fünfzigjährigen … und weiter laufenden … Geschichte von Iron Maiden gespielt haben.
Neben Osteuropa werden wir auch einige Stadionkonzerte in Regionen spielen, die wir bisher noch nicht besucht haben, darunter Hannover in Deutschland, Lyon-Décines in Frankreich und Mailand in Italien. In Mailand werden wir im legendären San Siro Stadion auftreten, der Heimat von AC und Inter Mailand, und werden, wie mir gesagt wurde, die erste Metal-Band sein, die dort jemals gespielt hat. Es ist immer toll, weitere neue Wege zu beschreiten – selbst nach all den Jahren!
Ihr werdet feststellen, dass im unten stehenden Tourplan für den 11. Juli nur 'UK SHOW' steht, und dafür gibt es einen guten Grund! Wir arbeiten an etwas Besonderem für unsere treuen Fans in UK, darunter eine Erweiterung unseres Eddie’s Dive Bar-Konzepts, das wir im letzten Jahr eingeführt haben ... also behaltet diesen Termin im Auge!
Fans werden auch bemerken, dass wir am Montag, 22. Juni, erneut in der Paris La Défense Arena auftreten werden, nachdem wir dort dieses Jahr bereits zwei ausverkaufte Konzerte vor 75.000 Fans gespielt haben... aber auch dafür gibt es einen guten Grund!
Ja, wir wissen, dass ihr danach gefragt habt, also werden wir diese besondere Show für euch und für die Nachwelt filmen! Wir haben uns für eine Indoor-Arena entschieden, um die Produktion optimal zur Geltung zu bringen und weil wir wissen, dass das Publikum in Paris für uns großartig ist und stets war. Deshalb haben wir uns entschlossen, nach Paris zurückzukehren und hoffen, dass die Fans dort uns noch immer sehen wollen! Es wird unsere 31. Show in Paris sein – und seit unserem ersten Besuch dort mit KISS im Jahr 1980 war es immer etwas Besonderes!
Ferner war es wirklich etwas ganz Besonderes, zu sehen, dass die überwiegende Mehrheit unserer Fans unsere Bitte, die Nutzung ihrer Handys bei unseren Konzerten stark einzuschränken, verstand und respektierte, sodass sie im Idealfall ihre Handys die ganze Zeit über in der Tasche ließen – insbesondere jene Fans mit Stehplätzen direkt vor der Bühne. Leider gab es bei einigen Konzerten Ausnahmen, aber insgesamt haben das Verständnis und das Miteinander unserer Fans einen enormen Unterschied für die Atmosphäre jeder Show gemacht und den Spaß für die Band und das gesamte Publikum gleichermaßen enorm gesteigert.
Während wir unsere Fans bitten, dies auch bei allen unseren Shows im Jahr 2026 beizubehalten, insbesondere in Paris, werden wir mit dem Unternehmen Yondr zusammenarbeiten, das handyfreie Räume schafft, in denen Fans eine sichere, verschließbare Tasche erhalten, in der sie ihr Handy jederzeit bei sich behalten können. Sie werden den ganzen Prozess im Endeffekt auch zum Vorteil von euch, unseren wunderbaren Fans, vereinfachen, denn ich bin mir sicher, dass ihr, genauso wie wir alle, nicht einen fertigen Konzertfilm sehen möchtet, in dem nur reihenweise Handybildschirme zu sehen sind. Daher werden wir, um unserem Filmteam zu helfen, den riesigen Saal in La Défense vollständig Yondr-handyfrei gestalten, um sicherzustellen, dass die Show – und natürlich auch ihr alle im Publikum – vor der Kamera so phänomenal wie möglich aussehen!
In der restlichen Venue bitten wir die Fans einmal mehr, ihre Handys in der Tasche zu lassen und die Show ‘im Moment’ zu genießen, anstatt ihre Handys in die Luft zu halten, um Teile davon zu filmen und damit alle um sich herum zu stören. Wenn also ein sogenannter Fan in eurer Nähe sich für etwas Besonderes hält und selbstsüchtig filmt, was er will, bittet ihn doch einfach – natürlich sehr höflich –, sich sein Handy irgendwo hin zu stecken, wo die Sonne nicht scheint!
Und, wie ich bereits erwähnt habe: Wir haben unsere Fans außerhalb Europas keineswegs vergessen und haben für euch noch ein paar große Ankündigungen für 2026 in petto. Seid versichert, dass wir nächstes Jahr so viele wie möglich von euch besuchen werden, bevor die Band 2027 eine wohlverdiente Tour-Pause einlegt.”
RUN FOR YOUR LIVES EUROPEAN TOUR DATES 2026
Mai 2026
23 Athen, GRIECHENLAND – OAKA
26 Sofia, BULGARIEN – Vasil Levski Stadium
28 Bucharest, RUMÄNIEN – Arena Națională
30 Bratislava, SLOWAKEI – Národný Futbalový Štadión
Juni 2026
02 Hannover, DEUTSCHLAND – Heinz von Heiden Arena
10 Amsterdam, NIEDERLANDE– Ziggo Dome
17 Mailand, ITALIEN – San Siro Stadium
22 Paris, FRANKREICH – Paris La Défense Arena
28 Lyon - Décines, FRANKREICH – Groupama Stadium
Juli 2026
07 Lissabon, PORTUGAL – Estádio da Luz
11 UK Headline-Show – Details folgen
Außerdem werden wir aufgrund der großen Beliebtheit der inklusiven, frei zugänglichen Eddie’s Official Pop-Up Dive Bars dieses Konzept in möglichst vielen Konzertstädten weiter ausbauen, um einen einzigartigen Rahmen für Fans zu schaffen, sich vor und nach dem Konzert zu treffen. Dort werden Trooper Beer und “Darkest Red”-Wein serviert; außerdem gibt es Essen, exklusive Merchandise-Artikel und weitere Specials.
Der Ticketverkauf für die bisher veröffentlichten Termine startet in der Woche ab dem 22. September.
Karten für die exklusive Hannover-Show gibt es ab Dienstag, 23. September, um 10:00 Uhr im Fanclub Presale, ab Mittwoch, 24. September, um 10 Uhr im Eventim Presale sowie im Anschluss im regulären VVK ab Samstag, 27. September, um 10 Uhr.
Zur Vorfreude können sich Fans mit der kürzlich veröffentlichten Dokumentation Behind The Scenes von EMP einen Blick hinter die Kulissen der Mega-Produktion verschaffen. Entstanden ist die Doku im Rahmen des Konzertes von IRON MAIDEN im Juli dieses Jahres in der VELTINS-Arena in Gelsenkirchen.
Von der Planung über den Aufbau bis hin zu dem Moment, wenn die Lichter angehen – ein einzigartiger Blick hinter die Kulissen einer legendären Band: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=39Nujzo29dM
https://ironmaiden.com
Progressive
heavy metal band SPIRAL FRACTURE has released
their first single, “SOUL ALLEGIANCE”, alongside an official
music video, marking the first glimpse into their highly anticipated
debut album, GRACE IN DECAY, set for release on January 23,
2026, via Wormholedeath.
With “Soul Allegiance”, Spiral Fracture delivers a storm of raw emotion and heavy riff-driven catharsis. A dark, introspective dive into inner conflict, betrayal, and fractured identity, this is metal with meaning — unfiltered and unapologetic.
Stream the single here: https://orcd.co/sasingle
The band’s upcoming album, Grace in Decay, promises a dynamic exploration of the human condition through progressive and extreme metal influences.
Pre-save "Grace in Decay": https://orcd.co/graceindecay
About Spiral Fracture
Spiral Fracture is a progressive metal band that bridges the past and future of the genre. Their sound combines thunderous drums, soul-shaking bass, and atmospheric guitar work with a soaring alto vocalist, weaving primal emotion into a precise, genre-defying tapestry. Inspired by the Fibonacci spiral, their music reflects the fractures of modern society through a fusion of prog, rock, death, black, and power metal. With intricate guitar from David Givens, ferocious drumming from Brian Fisher, dynamic bass from Brian Tanner, and the melodic clarity of classically trained jazz vocalist Javier Ramos, the band is a magnetic force live. Now with Extreme Management Group, Spiral Fracture aims to connect with listeners and heal divides, one note at a time.
https://www.youtube.com/@spiralfracture
https://www.spiralfracturemetal.com
https://www.facebook.com/spiralfracturemusic
Stormcaller is available on CD, gatefold vinyl LP, and digital formats!
Krigsgrav released the following statement about Stormcaller:
"When we started writing the songs that would make up Stormcaller, our intention was to create the most complete Krigsgrav album that took something from every era of the band, while still pushing our sound forward. A culmination of the blackest hues, doomiest of dirges, and most soaring of lead guitars. We think we achieved that, but we also wrote the best album of our career thus far. We trust that when you hear it, you'll agree."
Track
Listing:
1. Huntress of the Fire Moon (feat. Jens Rydén)
2. Stormcaller
3. Twilight Fell
4. None Shall Remember Your Name
5. Bay of the Barghest
6. The Tonic of Wilderness
7. Ghosts
8. Womb:Death:Dawn
Album Credits:
All songs written, produced, and arranged by Krigsgrav.
Drums recorded by Sam Paquette at S.A.M. Studios.
Mixed and Mastered by Owe Inborr at Wolfthrone Studios.
Additional Engineering by Cody Daniels.
Cover Art by Adam Burke at Nightjar Illustration.
Guest Vocals on "Huntress of the Fire Moon" by Jens Rydén.
Album Layout and Design by Randi Matejowsky.
Line-up:
Justin Coleman - Guitar/Harsh Vocals
David Sikora - Drums/Clean Vocals
Wes Radvansky - Bass
Cody Daniels - Lead Guitar
https://www.willowtip.com/home.aspx
https://www.facebook.com/krigsgrav
FORGOTTEN
PATHWAYS – “ SHROUDED IN MYSTERY”
• Noble Jewelcase Edition
• Limited Edition
• For the first time on CD format
One of the most important german dungeon synth artists from the 90's was without exception FORGOTTEN PATHWAYS The well known classic album Shrouded In Mystery was originally released on tape format in 1998. We are very pleased to present you the release for the first time on noble CD format. The booklet includes all infos and original scans/artwork. Oldschool Dungeon Synth from Germany.
Info
Salvaged from the depths of time, out of the cellars and dungeons, of the deadwood of vast forests and the ruins of castles long razed and deserted, DUNKELHEIT PRODUKTIONEN is proud to announce the re-release of FORGOTTEN PATHWAYS' first demo tape Shrouded In Mystery from 1998! Almost exactly 20 years after it was originally published on tape, it is now for the first time released exclusively as noble CD edition and several other fine details. The dark and haunting magic of this classic Dungeon Synth gem will entrance your soul and lead you on forgotten pathways through misty woods, to hidden places of the past and trap you in times long gone by. The spirit of 90s intros/interludes and of early Medieval Ambient becomes alive again!
This re-release includes the original artwork taken from the '98 demo tape, along with exclusive unreleased photos from the Shrouded In Mystery-Era. It features the full original track list, while also including unreleased bonus tracks from the late 90s.
https://dunkelheitprod.bandcamp.com/album/shrouded-in-mystery
https://www.dunkelheit-shop.com
7.11.2025 – 8.11.2025 Heerlen “Nieuwe Nor” NL
After two accomplished dark rituals in the region of Limburg, we are pleased to inform you that the black energies have united to present you the invocation of darkness by Rituals Over Limburg III. Dunkelheit Produktionen will bring you exclusively the gems and respected acts from Ritual Industrial, esoterics and occult path in general. The evocation of the darkest energies to call will take place on 7th & 8th November 2025. Once again, we promise to present to you the absolute pinnacle of that kind. On these sacred dates we are pleased to present you for the first time exclusively the dark spell not only from the north of europe, but from latin america. We are looking forward to see you on the event of the year...
Delve into the dark subconscious and reach for deathless light, as you participate in this two day event in Limburg, Holland, situated only a few minutes from the German border. As was the case before, we expect a large amount of guests from all over the world and tickets are limited - so be quick and place your order now!
TEATRO SATANICO (ITA)
SYSSELMANN (NOR)
HOR-CHERET (GER)
ENS IMPERFECTISSIMUM (MEX)
TEHOM (CRO)
OCCULT ODYSSEY (MEX)
APOPTOSE (GER)
EMME YA (COL)
RAISON D' ETRE (SWE)
Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/852072210174008
Tickets: https://www.dunkelheit-shop.com
VEILBURNER - “LONGING FOR TRIUMPH, REEKING OF TRAGEDY”
Genre - Avantgarde
Death/Black Metal
For fans of - Blut aus Nord, Imperial Triumphant, Deathspell Omega, Hexrot, Oranssi Pazuzu, Akhyls, Akercocke
"Only a year after the release of their critically acclaimed "The Duality of Decapitation and Wisdom" album, Veilburner are returning with their eighth full-length album, titled "Longing for Triumph, Reeking of Tragedy."
In the spirit of striking while the iron is hot, this eighth evolution of the Veilburner story capitalizes on momentum while simultaneously achieving new heights in their song-crafting and story-telling. It leads their characters on a journey in which they cannot recognize triumph without tragedy, and sees them residing somewhere between the abyss and their devotion to mortal re-occurrence, that which seems to attract death. They face not just any death, but the kind in which they are bound to an infinite loop of reincarnation and destined to repeat the same traumas and failures as before. They continue to suffer like two dragons consuming one another in a serpentine-like fashion until one can no longer consume the other, frozen in the shape of infinity (∞) and numerologically represented by the digit eight (8). Samael (the "poison of god" and the eighth sphere of the Qlippoth), as well as Choronzon (the dweller of the threshold) and the Ouroboros all correlate with this symbol of infinity and exist in Veilburner’s lore as the antagonistic and immutable eternity, which if confronted can lead to self-destruction and the finality of manifestation, permenantly breaking the loop.
Mephisto’s discordant cacophony of dripping notes and riff-filled rot remain foul as ever, yet undeniably addictive. The music twists and turns on itself in an auditory embodiment of the album's theme and takes the listener on a snaking, bending musical roller coaster that seemingly ends at the precipice of where it began, endlessly inviting another listen. Chrisom Infernium acts as a medium, casting shadows of hiss filled hymns that harken to the past call to the present channeling the chatter of choired cataclysms, creating doppelgängers of sonic dispersions which leave the listener to contemplate if they are willing to confront the thing they fear most, the true version of themselves."
Line up
Mephisto Deleterio - Music and production
Chrisom Infernium - Vocals, lyrics, and album design
Cover artwork by Luciana Nedelea
Track listing
1. Longing for Triumph...
2. Pestilent Niche
3. Rigor & Wraith
4. That Which Crypts Howls Grandeur
5. Da'ath Ye Shadow Portrait
6. Ouroboreal Whorl
7. Matter o' the Most Awful of Martyrs
8. ...Reeking of Tragedy
Official release date - November 14th, 2025
https://www.facebook.com/transcendingobscurityrecords
https://www.facebook.com/veilburner
Kunal Choksi (label owner) Transcending Obscurity
Label: Fighter Records
Release date: october 7th 2025
Genre: Heavy/Speed Metal
For fans of: Judas Priest | Skullfist | Annihilator | Striker
It’s late 2015 in Québec City, Canada and guitarists Criss Raptör and Steve Force are discussing ideas for a new band with drummer Rick Wild. The beers are flowing and references are made to German speed metal, US power metal, fantasy, sci-fi and comic books. And then Rick Wild says “what if the band is called Ültra Raptör and we have a song that sings about Cadillacs and dinosaurs?” Cadillacs and dinosaurs? Was this a clever allusion to the nascent band’s blend of primeval speed and savagery with meticulous, precision playing? The meshing of ancient influences and modern power? Or was it just an outburst of alcohol fuelled metal madness? Whatever the thought, or lack of it, behind that fateful statement it set another great Canadian metal band on their way! Steve Force and the inspirational Rick Wild took their leave of Ültra Raptör after 2018s self titled EP, but Criss Raptör is still there and the band are going from strength to strength. Debut album Tyrants really announced the heavy/speed metal strike force to the world in the winter of 2021 and now the Cadillac driving dinosaurs are back with album number two – the incendiary Fossilized!
Fossilized begins with its title track and Ültra Raptör immediately lay down the blue print for all that is to follow – ripping, melodic speed metal riffs, crisp, punching drums, magnificent choruses and blinding solos that scythe through the heart of the song. It’s a breathless beginning, a massive adrenaline injection and rush of excitement. ‘Spinosaurus’ and ‘Hard ‘n Fast’ follow in quick succession, lead by Phil T. Lung’s incredible high pitched screams and characterful vocals, delivering hooks and melodies to die for. The classic metal sounds of these songs make them feel like old friends after a single listen. They’re not derivative; it’s just that Ültra Raptör seem to have a direct line to the pure essence of metal. Songs like ‘Ptero-Ranger’ make you want to headbang and air guitar like you did in the days before you became jaded and cynical - Ültra Raptör make the magic of metal new again! The quality of Fossilized stays in the stratosphere right to the end with the thundering drums and twisting, turning riffs of ‘Down The Drain’ and the uplifting metal anthem that is ‘Face The Challenge’ with its wonderful chorus. So many great riffs…so many brilliant solos…so many sensational choruses and melodies…Fossilized is the epitome of energized, exhilarating metal. Ültra Raptör have delivered a classic!
Recorded, mixed and mastered by David Lizotte (Saccage, Warning Sign etc) Fossilized has the perfect balance between raw and raging energy and clarity and definition of sound. When you add to that the insane artwork of Mario E. Lopez M (Evil Invaders, Crystal Viper, Heavy Load etc) then you have everything a metal hungry headbanger could ask for. Fighter Records will release Fossilized on October 7th on CD, 12"LP, Cassette & Digital formats and the impact on the metal scene will be seismic! The Raptör is back!
Line-up:
Phil T. Lung - vocals
Criss Raptör – lead guitar
Zoltan Saurus – rhythm guitar
Dick Van Heuß – bass
Tony Bronco – drums
http://www.fighter-records.com/
https://www.facebook.com/UltraRaptor
The first single from GOAD'S new album "DUSKETHA" is "DAISY' ROCK", a wonderful piece of Progressive Rock between dream, magic, poetry, and unique melodies.
The song is available at https://youtu.be/rTOYfi2wnl8 and of course on all the digital platforms.
"Daisy' Rock" is taken from "Dusketha", GOAD's new album, out on October 10th as a double CD and digital format, and represents a twilight journey composed by the soul of the band, Maurilio Rossi, once again inspired by the great voices of Anglo-American poetry: Keats, Poe, Lovecraft, Masters, Graham.
The album features 18 tracks for nearly two hours of pure art and it's the voice of shadows that think, the breath of lost poems, every note is a fragment of eternity, and the analog tape used for the recordings preserves its magic.
After over 50 years of career, GOAD continue to surprise us, and they do so in the most sublime way possible.
GOAD, the history of Italian Prog!
This is the tracklist of "Dusketha" the double CD by GOAD:
Disc 1
1. Yes It Was Love (Message From A Cathedral)
2. One Of These Days (Is There Still Day)
3. Alone Man In Empty Room
4. Poor Skull (Reverend Brothers)
5. Daisy' Rock
6. To An After Time My Harmonies
7. And Still We'll Dance Into The Light Of Heaven
8. My Feet In The Breaking Wave Sundown
9. Give It Not A Tear
Disc 2
1. Stop And Consider Life Is But A Day
2. While I Kiss To The Melody (Night Sleepy Eyes)
3. Hush My Love (Lullaby For A Woman)
4. The Speed Of My Nightmares
5. Let Out Song
6. Finally Remembering I'm Dead
7. Garden With Spectral Gleams
8. Foxsteps On My Nylon Guitar
9. The Woodkeeper, A Collar Of Red (bonus track)
"Dusketha" is available in PRE-ORDER at: https://t.ly/BkVeb
This is what Maurilio wanted to tell us about the journey that led to the birth of this new creation:
"Dusketha" for me represents a sort of sonorous ritual between poetry and shadow, the sound of an inner twilight, where poetry merges with unconventional harmonies and sometimes visionary arrangements.
The primordial idea for this album is the product of a journey that began in 1993... With it, I tried to give a sound to the original texts of John Keats, Edgar Lee Masters, H.P. Lovecraft, E.A. Poe, Jorie Graham, and others, and to do so, I searched for a warm, vibrant sound. After various experiments, aided by Max Cirone and his vast experience, we came to the conclusion that we needed to return to the use of "old" instruments and production methods, such as the Maxell UD 25-120 magnetic tape and the Akai GX4000D recorder, as well as the use of "tape bounce" to give the whole thing a "vintage" aesthetic. I must admit that the result was surprising, and I'm convinced that whoever listens to it will be transported into a deep and immersive experience like rarely happens."
https://linktr.ee/mykingdommusic
https://www.facebook.com/MaurilioRossiGoad
Oradea,
Romania-based Grindcore veterans SPIRITUAL RAVISHMENT have
announced the long-awaited release of their second full-length album, "EXIT
HUMANITY", in collaboration with Loud Rage Music.
Originally recorded in 2015 at Postanalog Studio (Oradea) and Consonance Studio (Timișoara), the album was mixed by Andrei Jumugă and Tudor Scânteie, then mastered by Jumugă in 2016. Despite being scheduled for release nearly a decade ago, unforeseen circumstances forced the record into indefinite limbo... until now.
Earlier this year, the band re-emerged with two singles, "Harbringer" (watch here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wK347OQY5jA and "Enemy Mine" (watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0TkfWcXEJrk, building anticipation for "Exit Humanity".
At last, the official release date has been set for October 18th, 2025, which also marks the return of SPIRITUAL RAVISHMENT to the live stage.
Pre-order "Exit Humanity" here: https://loudragemusic.bandcamp.com/album/spiritual-ravishment-exit-humanity
In preparation for the album launch and live comeback, the band has also unveiled its refreshed line-up, featuring long-time friend and collaborator Cosmin Purge on vocals.
SPIRITUAL RAVISHMENT 2025 line-up:
Cosmin Purge – vocals
Stancu Sebastian – vocals, bass
Andrei Bejușca – guitars
Andrei Jumugă – drums
To further raise the stakes, a brand-new single from "Exit Humanity" has just been released as a lyric video, "GRINDIMUS PRIME": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yYb59jqhg5A
https://linktr.ee/loudragemusic
https://www.facebook.com/SpiritualRavishment/
SOUL
GRINDER – “FROZEN HALLS”
Release: 16. October 2025
With “Frozen Halls,” the Bremen-based death metal band SOUL GRINDER presents its third full-length album—and a real heavyweight at that. In recent years, the band has established itself as a fixture in the German death metal scene, not least through countless club and festival shows, and has been more than just an “insider tip” since its previous album, if not before.
With their latest album, the trio picks up exactly where they left off with “Anthems From The Abyss”: uncompromising death metal, from blast speed attacks and groovy steamrollers to mystical hymns.
https://www.facebook.com/soulgrindermetal
https://www.facebook.com/MDDShop
The fifth single 'REMEMBRANCE' is out today and it's available on all essential streaming services: https://push.fm/fl/def-remembrance
The band comments:
"Remembrance" is a piece about awakening to the present moment and the inner transformation between eras. It invites us to pause, look back at the past, and recognize its impact on the present and the future. The piece weaves together regret and hope. It is, in a way, a journey toward meaning and renewal."
Biography:
Dead End Finland is a melodic metal band from Helsinki founded in 2007. The lineup, which has remained unchanged since the beginning, has enabled the band's sound to develop into its current rich form. Dead End Finland is difficult to place into any specific genre, and in the songs you can hear tones from classical music to death metal. During the years, the band's style has become even more bombastic and melodic. The compositions have gained more depth and insight. The upcoming sixth album takes the band in a more modern direction, although Dead End Finland's recognizable sound and basic elements are still easily heard.
Line-up:
Mikko Virtanen - Vocals
Santtu Rosén - Guitars & Bass
Miska Rajasuo - Drums
Jarno Hänninen - Keys
http://www.deadendfinland.com
http://facebook.com/deadendfinland
"Horizonless" will be available everywhere on September 19.
After completing the final objective and rising from the ashes of the recently self-immolated GRIDLINK,
Takafumi Matsubara and Bryan Fajardo now set mission coordinates towards BARREN PATH.
Recruiting Maruta/Shock Withdrawal vocalist Mitchell Luna and re-enlisting grindcore commandos Mauro Cordoba and Rory Kobzina from the Coronet Juniper sessions, this operation requires relinquishing high tech weaponry. Only use of rudimentary blades, precision blast strikes, and amplified guttural attacks is allowed.
BARREN PATH elevate the flailing savagery of their genre through mincing, precise volleys of melodic and dissonant passages that rip and tear like a swarm of shurikens.
By turns cruelly effective and strangely vulnerable, Grieving is a statement release by a new standard-bearer in grindcore.
This is music for a vicious, unforgiving world.
Grieving will be released on CD, vinyl LP, and digital formats on October 31 via Willowtip Records.
Pre-order:
https://metalinjection.net/new-music/barren-path-gridlink-maruta-streams-devastating-single-horizonless
https://barrenpath.bandcamp.com/album/grieving
Track
Listing:
1. Whimpering Echo
2. Subversion record
3. Primordial Black
4. No Geneva
5. Isolation Wound
6. The Insufferable Weight
7. Relinquish
8. The Unreliable Narrator
9. Celestial Bleeding
10. Lunar Tear
11. Horizonless
12. In the End… The Gift is Death
Credits:
Vocals recorded by Phil Vera (DESPISE YOU, CROM) at Veracuda studios, Los Angeles, CA.
Drums and guitar tracked by Irving Lopez (COGNIZANT, TRUCIDO) at Anomalous Mind Recordings, Dallas, TX.
Mixed by Irving Lopez at Anomalous Mind Recordings, Dallas, TX.
Mastered by Leon Del Muerte (IMPALED, EXHUMED, MURDER CONSTRUCT) at Beastman Audio, Portland, OR.
Line-up:
Takafumi Matsubara : Guitar
Bryan Fajardo : Drums
Mitchell Luna: Vocals
Rory Kobzina : Guitar
Mauro Cordoba: Bass
https://www.willowtip.com/home.aspx
https://www.facebook.com/people/Barren-Path/61579110541664/
Melodic
death-metal outfit SELIAS has unveiled their
brand-new single and video “BULLETS”, the first strike from
their upcoming album KILLKARMA, set for release on November
7, 2025.
"Bullets" hits like a metallic gut punch — no filler, just pure force. Inspired by the unforgiving grind of fight culture, it's a double-edged title: both literal and psychological. BULLETS dives into the fighter’s mindset — the kill-or-be-killed mentality, the hunger to dominate, to take what’s yours. It’s not just powerful. It’s purposeful. Ruthless. Respected.
Stream “Bullets”: https://orcd.co/bulletssingle
With Killkarma, SELIAS pushes further into melodic brutality and atmospheric depth, drawing inspiration from In Flames, Soilwork, Rammstein, Marilyn Manson, and Orbit Culture. Their 2025 live shows are already showcasing the new material with full-scale performances of sound, light, and intensity.
Pre-save the album Killkarma: https://orcd.co/killkarma
About SELIAS
Formed in 2020 by guitarist Steve Elias, SELIAS fuses aggression with atmosphere, precision, and emotion. Rounded out by Guilliaume Pascal (vocals/keys), Daniel Bouwman (drums), and Jeff Hyde (bass), the band delivers a cinematic metal experience that bridges classic death metal ferocity with modern melodic edge.
www.youtube.com/@seliasmetal
www.facebook.com/seliasmetal
FUNERAL VOMIT – “UPHEAVAL OF NECROMANCY”
Label: Xtreem Music
Release date: december 19th 2025
Genre: Death Metal
For fans of: Autopsy | Grave | Mortician | Grave Desecrator
In the grand mausoleums of the world, in the forgotten plague pits and paupers’ graves, in the country churchyards and on the ancient battlefields where bones and steel lie submerged in time and mud…there is a stirring. Whispered words of summoning beyond the range of human hearing or understanding follow the worms into remains long still and silent. Powers from far deeper than the oldest grave are calling, calling for the forgotten to awake…
“He’s dead? Not anymore…” - Herbert West, Reanimator
Formed in the time of the global pandemic, Colombia’s Funeral Vomit have been spewing forth their particular brand of death metal sickness since 2020. They joined Xtreem Music in 2023 for the release of their debut full length album, Monumental Putrescence, which was followed in 2024 by an expanded reissue of their 2022 self titled EP. Now it’s time for the second album from Funeral Vomit, the second tome of monstrosities and malignancy – Upheaval Of Necromancy!
‘Intro (The Disentombment)’ leads you with beckoning claw and dire imprecations into the subterranean world of Funeral Vomit, where nothing is quite as dead as it seems – and from that atmospheric beginning all hell is unleashed! Title track, ‘Upheaval Of Necromancy’ erupts from the darkness with immense, cavernous vocals and guitars dusted in the last remains of the long, long dead. This is fetid death metal from the grave, a classic invocation of the ancient arts of death. There is no let up from the claustrophobic horror as ‘Sulphuric Regurgitation’, a rumbling war machine of unspeakably malicious intent gouges deep grooves into your flesh and the primitive horror of ‘Hematophagia’ pursues you through lightless catacombs, hungry for blood. Even ‘Interlude (Mortuary Ecstasy)’ is less a respite and more a promise of far, far worse to come...like ‘Cryptic Miasma Stench’, a monumental piece of soul devouring death metal, with screaming leads and crushing weight. After the scouring guitar riffs and colossal, bludgeoning bass and drums of ‘Rancid Insorcism’, ‘Outro (Effluvia Of The Mass Grave)’ settles into your mind, letting you know that while you may have reached the conclusion of Upheaval Of Necromancy, the Funeral Vomit nightmare will never end.
Xtreem Music will release Upheaval Of Necromancy on December 19th, the same fateful date on which Monumental Putrescence was exhumed, three years ago. Available on CD, 12” LP, Cassette and Digital formats, there will be no escaping this call from the grave!
Line-up:
Y. Lopez – Guitar
C. Monsalve - Guitar/ Vocals
H. Montaño - Bass guitar
J. Carvajal – Drums
https://www.xtreemmusic.com/
https://www.facebook.com/funeral.vomit
Watch the lyric video for "Old Man Abaddon" at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K_erC9pq4eQ
For fans of monstrous riffs, horror-inspired visuals, and genre-bending metal.
False Prophets is set for release on October 29.
Fully formed in 2024, PRECIOUS BLOOD brings together three veterans of the NYC scene - AJ – guitar, vocals (Jesus Knevil, Snake Canyon), Dave Kramer – bass, vocals (Blood Feast, Suaka, Stanley), and Grace Perez – drums, vocals (The Wickedexorcist). The band’s shared love of doom and underground metal is expressed in an unholy concoction of rum-soaked riffs, brutal lyrics, and mystical tribal sounds.
With a signature sound best described as Blackened Caribbean Doom, PRECIOUS BLOOD delivers a unique blend of doom and thrash metal influenced tone, mixed with lyrical themes that draw profound inspiration from the enduring spirit of the Caribbean, shaped by brutal history of colonization, unwavering resilience of its people, and exploration of the darker aspects of human existence, including death, contemplation of mortality and the complexities of human suffering.
Tracklist:
1) False Prophets
2) Bludgeoned & Charred
3) Footsteps of Babylon
4) Shadow of the Cross
5) Cemetery Burn
6) Old Man Abaddon
7) El Muerte
8) Whore’s Grave
False Prophets was recorded and mixed by Joe Hogan at Captain’s Cove Catskills Studios with mastering and additional engineering by AJ Tissian (The Wave Lab). The album was produced by Joe Hogan and PRECIOUS BLOOD. Album cover photo by Mia. Cover layout by PRECIOUS BLOOD.
Line-Up:
AJ -Guitar, Vocals
Grace Perez - Drums, Backing Vocals
Dave Kramer - Bass, Backing Vocals
https://linktr.ee/preciousbloodband
The
Finnish black metal band VERILEHTO is set to release
their second album AARNIHAUTA on November 28th 2025 via Inverse
Records.
The first single and music video also titled AARNIHAUTA is unleashed today: https://push.fm/fl/verilehto-aarnihauta
"After joining Verilehto, the first song I took on was Aarnihauta. I immediately knew what kind of playing I wanted for that song and built the bass sound for the album somewhat in the spirit of Testament's Practice what You Preach album. Aarnihauta song like the whole album, features some playing from me that deviates a bit from the usual black metal style, but it remains to be seen how listeners will receive it. The overall sound is definitely our "style," meaning rough but beautiful." Says Markus Räipiö
Biography:
The Finnish melodic black metal band Verilehto is back with a new album, Aarnihauta. The album title translates as 'hidden grave in the forest', which is a fitting description of the band's second album.
Verilehto plays Finnish 90s-style black metal, characterised by melodic and aggressive riffs, raw vocals, and an eerie overall tone. The Finnish folklore-inspired lyrics fit well with the band's versatile riffs, and the songs vary from fast blastbeats to slower storytelling elements.
This album also sees a change in Verilehto's line-up, with Markus Räppiö from Kaira joining the crew. With Markus on bass, Janne Partanen (Hautajaisyö, Alfa Pentatonik, Marraskuun Lapset, Paavalin Harhat) on vocals, and Janne Tuikkala (Muria & Dawn of Everwinter) on guitars, drums and synth, the band is stronger than ever.
'Aarnihauta' sees the band continuing to evolve from their debut album 'Kuoleman Siipien Havina' by focusing on their own sound and style. The album is not overly polished, and has a good raw quality to the production, but this is not the main focus. It was recorded by the band themselves in 2024–25.
The album artwork was created by the talented Awinita Alm, and the single artwork was created by the band. The "Aarnihauta" video was filmed in 2024 and edited by Janne Tuikkala and Markus Räppiö.
Track list:
01. Surutta Tapettu
02. Nälänhätä
03. Aarnihauta
04. Kalman Sotajuokko
05. Tuhkaverho
06. Syöjätär
07. Virvatulet
Artwork by Awinita Alm
Line-up:
Janne Tuikkala - Guitars, Drums, Synths
Janne Partanen - Vocals
Markus Räipiö - Bass & Backing Vocals
https://www.facebook.com/verilehto
Technical
extreme metal band VANGUARDIAN releases its
experimental final single "DEAD SPACE" from
the upcoming album III: INHUMANITY.
Tracklist
01. Gathering Momentum
02. Peripherals
03. ..In Humanity
04. LI-2 XA-1
05. Dead Space
06. Lost In Endeavour
07. Demolition Hour
08. Electric Sorrow
09. Inner Sanctum
All tracks:
Composers: Mikko Saviranta, Tino Jäntti, Markus Martinmäki, Sakari Soisalo
Lyricist: Markus Martinmäki
Arrangement: Vanguardian
Producer: Vanguardian
In the song, the schizophrenic android "LI-2 XA-1" who gained consciousness earlier in the album, flies through space toward the first habitable planet with the intention of conquering it for the human race.
Dead Space depicts loneliness and a journey into the unknown. The song's story has been influenced by Arthur C. Clarke, E. Schrödinger, D. Simmons, and others. The song was produced by Vanguardian.
Jami Honkala was responsible for mixing and mastering.
Listen to the single on music services (Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer, Tidal, Bandcamp, YouTube etc.): https://push.fm/fl/vanguardian-deadspace
Vanguardian is:
Markus Martinmäki – Vocals
Tino Jäntti – Drums
Mikko Saviranta – Guitar
Sakari Soisalo - Bass
https://www.facebook.com/vanguardianofficial
Death
metal outfit UMULAMAHRI will unleash its debut album - LEARNING
THE SECRETS OF ACID - this fall on Ordovician Records.
Pushing the limits of extreme music into stranger and more corrosive territories, UMULAMAHRI is comprised of a formidable lineup of underground innovators. The band features Andrew Hawkins of Baring Teeth and Doug Moore of Pyrrhon, Seputus, Glorious Depravity, and Weeping Sores. Session drummer Kevin Paradis adds his trademark percussive firepower to the band's sound.
Learning the Secrets of Acid is a densely cerebral excursion into warped riffs, fractured rhythms, and unyielding intensity. The album redefines the framework of death metal, crafting something volatile, unpredictable, and deeply unsettling.
Ordovician Records will release Learning the Secrets of Acid on digital and vinyl formats on October 1. Pre-order at https://ordovicianrecords.bandcamp.com/
Tracklist:
1) Rot Shall Rule The Oily Voids
2) Bursting With Life's True Fruit
3) VVVVRMS
4) Orifice Invocation
5) Leaked Photo Of Heaven
https://umulamahri.bandcamp.com/album/learning-the-secrets-of-acid-2
Check out the "Emmett" video at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PSnNXK0m6nY
"Emmett" will be available September 19 on all streaming platforms.
The
critical response to the band's previous album, Woe, was nothing short
of phenomenal! Black Metal Daily called it "An absolutely fucking
herculean masterstroke" (10/10), while Metal-Only minced no words in
dubbing it a "Masterpiece" (10/10). As such, the anticipation for the
epic follow-up, The Sleeping City, has been sky high!
The Sleeping City, AN ABSTRACT ILLUSION’s third full-length album, utilizes their unique blend of progressive death metal and black metal with arpeggiating synths, wistful drones and vast soundscapes, harkening back to the era of 80’s sci-fi soundtracks. Being the band’s most atmospheric and heavy work to date, the album explores the depths of the human psyche and suffering. A decrepit yet monumental landmark, the sleeping city awaits ahead. Will you enter?
The band comments on the forthcoming album:
“When we compose an album we don't want it to just be a collection of random songs, we want a holistic theme coursing through the album's veins. When writing The Sleeping City we wanted to explore what the soundtrack to a dystopian sci-fi film, such as Blade Runner or Terminator, would sound like if it were written by a death metal band.
For The Sleeping City, we took inspiration from acts such as Depeche Mode, My Bloody Valentine, Kite, Ólafur Arnalds and Boards of Canada, pushing us to expand and refine our sound palette. Going from the long-song format of Woe, it was a fun challenge to once again write self-contained songs with a clear beginning and end.
During the creation of this album we worked with a great team of collaborators. Produced by the band’s own Karl Westerlund, The Sleeping City was once again mixed and mastered by Robin Leijon. Drums were recorded and produced by Jakob Herrmann (Devin Townsend, Evergrey, VOLA, Vildhjärta) at the legendary Top Floor Studios in Gothenburg, who has captured some of our all-time favorite drum tones. The gorgeous artwork, a homage to early black metal's painted artworks, was done by Alex Eckman-Lawn (Horrendous, Afterbirth, Woe, Nero Di Marte). We also worked with amazing musicians who provided us with beautiful strings and vocals.
With The Sleeping City we truly feel we’ve elevated our craft beyond anything we’ve done before and can’t wait for its release. Thank you all for your continued support!”
Willowtip will release The Sleeping City on October 17. The album will be available on CD, Limited Longbox CD, 2xLP vinyl, and digital formats.
Pre-order:
https://bit.ly/tsc-willowtip
https://anabstractillusion.bandcamp.com/album/the-sleeping-city
Track Listing:
1. Blackmurmur
2. No Dreams Beyond Empty Horizons
3. Like A Geyser Ever Erupting
4. Frost Flower
5. Emmett
6. Silverfields
7. The Sleeping City
Line-up:
Christian Berglönn - Lead Vocals
Robert Stenvall - Keyboards, Vocals
Karl Westerlund - Guitars, Bass
Isak Nilsson - Drums, Background Vocals
https://www.willowtip.com/home.aspx
https://linktr.ee/AnAbstractIllusion
Avant-garde metal band NOW I'VE DONE IT has made history with the release of the world's first analog lyric video. The video for the band's newest single, "PANACHE," was entirely hand-written and filmed in one take. No edits and no AI.
Watch for yourself at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E-zmb-WXgYw
Drummer Dan Reynolds comments on the song, which features Tyler Fedeli, lead singer of prog-power metal band Lör, on trumpets, "We've assembled all the ingredients of the past and the future to put this song firmly in the Now. The lyric video is the result of countless hours of practice to achieve a flawlessly executed hand-written product."
"Panache" is the second single off the band's forthcoming debut album, AN ILL GUEST. The album is set for release on October 17. Pre-order the album at https://nowivedoneit.bandcamp.com/album/an-ill-guest
What, or who, is NOW I’VE DONE IT? Four words. One way to live.
NOW: The present. Be the Now.
I’VE: I. Have. Contract. Take ownership. Seize the Now.
DONE: What’s done is done, and what hasn’t been will become done. What has become done has become the present… which is Now.
IT: What is It? It is Everything. It is Now.
Track
list:
1. Disillusion
2. Dilly-Dally
3. Offering
4. Ruffled
5. Panache
6. Collywobbles
7. Muddled
8. Splinter
9. Jim-Jams
10. Kindling
Artwork painted by Eliran Kantor.
An Ill Guest was produced, mixed, mastered, and engineered by Peter Hraur.
Bio:
NOW I’VE DONE IT (stylized as NiDi) began in 2010 by high school friends, multi-instrumentalist Peter Hraur, and drummer Dan Reynolds. The two set out to create music that was a unique reflection of what they love about music: high energy but heavy, fun but dramatic, and funny without being a joke. With a rebellious DIY attitude, they scraped together whatever cheap recording equipment they could afford and put together their first demo of three avant-garde inspired metal tracks, aptly titled Rigamarole. The band would go on to spend years playing in the greater Philadelphia region, offering a theatrical, energetic, yet earnest live show, performing with such acts as Parius, Alustrium, Polkadot Cadaver, and more.
Peter and Dan took a "say yes" attitude while crafting An Ill Guest, resulting in 10 tracks filled to the brim with the kind of personality that can only result when two lifelong friends disregard convention and have a little too much fun in the writing room. Over the years of performing, the band has received phenomenal feedback, being described as "the most fun I've had at a live show," and inspiring listeners to dive into their own art with renewed energy.
The band’s hope is for this release to act as a radar to all those who want something a little different. It's bold and risk-taking, heavy and dramatic, but fun and extravagant. It's weird music for weird people.
https://www.facebook.com/nowivedoneitofficial
The Finnish death metal band WOUNDED IN FOREST is set to unleash their debut EP 'ANTIHUMAN ARTIST' on December 5th 2025 via Inverse Records.
The first single 'GODSPEED FILTHY WARRIOR' is released today and it's available on all essential streaming services: https://push.fm/fl/wounded-in-forest-godspeed
“ Godspeed Filthy Warrior’ marks the antihero’s return home from war — not to peace, but to settle a violent score with his own family. Haunted by the whispers of his inner demons, he carries the weight of the battlefield into his own bloodline. The song captures that moment when revenge has become inevitable, and morality has long since rotted away. Every word in the lyrics drips with resentment and bittersweet triumph, and the outro’s spoken monologue reveals his fractured reasoning — part justification, part confession. It’s the sound of a man consumed by violence, standing at the point of no return.”-Joni Moisanen
“Musically, ‘Godspeed Filthy Warrior’ is one of the most straight-ahead tracks on the EP, following a verse–chorus–verse structure at a steady 180bpm. The chorus blends double bass drumming with blast beats under a surprisingly melodic guitar riff, leaning toward a more modern or melodic death metal sound. That contrast — the violence in the drums and the melody in the guitars — mirrors the clash between rage and twisted self-reflection in the story. The outro is one of my favorite moments on the record: the antihero’s voice shifts to an almost theatrical monologue, justifying his actions through a storm of conflicting emotions.”-Jussi Tuomisto
Biography:
Wounded In Forest is a death metal band from Oulu, Finland, born from tragedy and reborn with a sharpened edge. Formed in 2023 following the death of the drummer from a previous project that had lasted over 15 years, the surviving members regrouped with a stripped-down, more direct musical vision. Every member took on a new role or instrument to forge something raw and uncompromising — an outlet for grief, rage, and reflection.
Musically rooted in old school death metal, Wounded in Forest blends the primal ferocity of early ’90s death metal with a conceptual storytelling approach. Their lyrics, written in English, revolve around one fictional narrative per release, each grounded in a real event or period from Finnish history. Themes of violence, war, trauma, and moral decay are explored with unflinching intensity.
The band’s upcoming debut EP, Antihuman Artist, is set during the Great Wrath in the early 1700s — a time of Russian occupation and widespread atrocities in Finland. The EP tells the disturbing story of an individual shaped by violence — born into abuse, sent to war, and ultimately transformed into a serial killer who expresses himself by creating grotesque art from the remains of his victims.
Wounded in Forest’s dual-vocalist setup deepens their storytelling Joni Moisanen delivers classic low-end death metal growls, while Miikka Pyykkönen unleashes high-pitched shrieks more akin to black metal. This contrast creates a dynamic narrative texture, with each voice representing different facets of the characters and their descent into darkness.
Musically, the band combines relentless blast beats, simple but sinister riffing, and shifting rhythmic patterns that keep listeners on edge. Guitarists Joni Moisanen and Joonas Kokkoniemi mix chugging riffs, open-picked chords, and black metal-style tremolo passages with the occasional technical flourish. Drummer Jussi Tuomisto drives the chaos with aggressive blasts and constantly evolving grooves that mirror the tension in each story.
For fans of old school Death Metal with a conceptual twist, Wounded In Forest offers stories carved from something raw and real. These are stories steeped in blood, rooted in Finnish soil, and delivered straight from the heart of the forest.
Track
list:
1. The Growth
2. Take the Son of a Bitch
3. Virent Carnes
4. Godspeed Filthy Warrior
5. Altar of Needles
6. The Last Leg
Music, lyrics & arrangements by Jussi Tuomisto
Artwork by Jussi Tuomisto
Line-up:
Joni Moisanen (guitar, vox)
Miikka Pyykkönen (bass, vox)
Joonas Kokkoniemi (guitar)
Jussi Tuomisto (drums)
https://woundedinforest.bandcamp.com
https://www.facebook.com/woundedinforest
Psycosmic
Death Grinders, NEFAS (featuring members of Cryptic
Gallbladder Splatter, Bedlam of Cacophony, Teeth, and Wax
People), have released a lyric video for "SPIRAL DEGRADATION,"
a track from recently released debut EP, OBLATION OV OBLITERATION.
FFO: Earlier works of Cephalic Carnage, Intronaut, and Gojira.
Check it out at : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nMJ5e-4FUAY
With seasoned experience across the technical, dissonant, and mathematical landscapes of metal, the band's sonic statement of malicious intent, Oblation ov Obliteration, is a unique offering composed of churning death metal inspired riffs; ever shifting grooves; monstrous howls, shrieks, and yells; and the sonic representations of the undoing of reality.
Track Listing:
1. Xenomorphic
2. Spiral Degradation
3. Mindstream Transference
Credits:
Produced, engineered, and edited by Samur Khouja at Seahorse Sound Studios in Los Angeles, California.
Mixed and mastered by Erol Ulug at Bright Lights Studio.
All album art and layout: Moonroot Art.
Line-up:
Erik Burkhead-Fernandez - Vocals
Rusty Kennedy - Bass
Rajan Davis - Guitar
Alejandro Aranda - Drums
https://www.facebook.com/nefasmusic
Wormholedeath is proud to announce the release of “JE SUIS ZAT”, the explosive new music video from Belgian electro-fun-metal project BOUM PATAT. The track is taken from the band’s upcoming debut album MA BELGITUDE, set for release 31 October 2025.
“Je Suis Zat” is BOUM PATAT’s wild, bilingual anthem about the highs and hangovers of party life. Driven by pounding riffs, infectious chants, and sharp lyrics, it’s a cheeky yet honest take on booze, ego, and morning-after regrets. Equal parts chaotic and clever, the song captures both the reckless thrill of letting go and the sobering clarity that follows.
Pre-save "Ma Belgitude": https://orcd.co/mabelgitude
Line up:
Olivier Wittenberg – vocals, songwriter, composer, producer, instruments
Jérémie Vasile – guitar
About:
BOUM PATAT is the new electro fun metal project by Belgian musician Olivier Wittenberg, former drummer-composer of Manic Movement. In the 2000s, he toured Europe with bands like Kreator, Moonspell, and Psychotic Waltz, and played major festivals such as Graspop Metal Meeting.
After a long break, he returns with Ma Belgitude, a self-produced solo debut that blends heavy metal, Belgian humor, and old-school electronic sounds. BOUM PATAT breaks metal’s usual codes—serious and absurd at once, mixing groove, industrial, and electronic punch with offbeat themes and playful visuals.
Live, the project becomes a trio with Laurent Soulasse (bass) and Maxime Demulder (drums).
www.facebook.com/BOUMPATAT
Sentient
Ruin is proud to announce that after over a decade, we can finally
release "...TOWARDS DOOM...", the debut album
by Vancouver's bestial black metal punks DEATHWINDS on
vinyl and digital formats (after the CD and tape formats were released earlier
this year by Headsplit Records).
"...Towards Doom..." reopens the gates to an unholy dominion of chaos cleansed in nuclear vice. Casting the listener back to a dark age of primitivism and savagery, on the long-awaited debut long player the Canadian war-punk horde invoke the legend of bands like Hellhammer, Celtic Frost, Discharge, Doom, Black Witchery
and Blasphemy to summon an apocalyptic twilight of destruction. The original core lineup of Bestial Desolator on drums (Encoffinate, Radioactive Vomit, Temple of Abandonment) and of Nocturnal Black on guitars and vocals (Ceremonial Bloodbath, Nightfucker, Radioactive Vomit) is joined on bass by Nuclear Hammer Throne
(Ahna, Ceremonial Bloodbath, Encoffinate, Grave Infestation, Temple of Abandonment, The Nausea), replacing original bassist Filth Destroyer, to embody the band’s most sanguinary incarnation yet and christen its most pestilent abomination. Wielded like a war mace in a post-nuclear new neolithic age, these eleven songs bludgeon with merciless cruelty and barbarity as the hands of time are rolled back to re-embody black metal and punk’s most primeval instincts of destruction. Discharge's, Hellhammer’s and Celtic Frost’s iconic chainsawing guitars reincarnate into a new weapon of annihilation, instigated into absolute chaos and carnage by a thunderous onslaught of barbaric hammer beats, merciless blasting and disemboweled screams. A dense, death-bearing atmosphere of lead and toxic fumes overhangs the blasted plains and scorched dominion, underpinning the album's foul aura of belligerence and evoking visions of end-time turmoil and of a collapsing society being sent back to a feral age ruled only by lawlessness and cruelty. Bloodbath, Nightfucker, Radioactive Vomit) is joined on bass by Nuclear Hammer Throne (Ahna, Ceremonial Bloodbath, Encoffinate, Grave Infestation, Temple of Abandonment, The Nausea), replacing original bassist Filth Destroyer, to embody the band’s most sanguinary incarnation yet and christen its most pestilent abomination. Wielded like a war mace in a post-nuclear new neolithic age, these eleven songs bludgeon with merciless cruelty and barbarity as the hands of time are rolled back to re-embody black metal and punk’s most primeval instincts of destruction. Discharge's, Hellhammer’s and Celtic Frost’s iconic chainsawing guitars reincarnate into a new weapon of annihilation, instigated into absolute chaos and carnage by a thunderous onslaught of barbaric hammer beats, merciless blasting and disemboweled screams. A dense, death-bearing atmosphere of lead and toxic fumes overhangs the blasted plains and scorched dominion, underpinning the album's foul aura of belligerence and evoking visions of end-time turmoil and of a collapsing society being sent back to a feral age ruled only by lawlessness and cruelty.
"...Towards Doom..." will finally see its release on vinyl and digital via Sentient Ruin worldwide on October 3 2025, with all formats 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/deathwinds-towards-doom
https://sentientruin.com/bands#/deathwinds
Label: Road To Masochist
Release date: october 3rd 2025
Genre: Necrotic Death
For fans of: Bolt Thrower | Entombed | Deviated Instinct | Abstracter
Tomb walker, waste eater, plague bearer…with your dusty imprecations of evil crawling from your dry and tattered throat. You drag your broken body from your lead-lined nest and fix me with an eyeless stare. Bone fingers reach for my throat as I gaze, mesmerized, into those dirt rimed sockets. I am falling into eternity, into an emptiness unending. And with a determined strength that belies your rotten, ragged frame, your fleshless hands tighten about my throat; but all I see are your dark secrets and all I hear are your whispered curses…
Bristol’s Plague Pit only formed in 2024, but already they are set to unleash their skull-crushing debut EP – the dank and cavernous A Whispered Curse. Their earliest expulsions of noise saw them treading a blackened hardcore path for first demo ‘Give In To Death’, but ferocious live shows alongside the likes of Coffin Mulch and Thou began to lead them into bleaker, bitter and altogether more dangerous territories…which ultimately resulted in the rampaging, harrowing horror of A Whispered Curse. The EP begins with ‘The Seventh Bell’, darkly majestic and rife with dread portent before it breaks out into a feral attack of encrusted death metal fervour. ‘Womb Of Orchids’ follows in a miasma of jarring distortion, rot, rust and devastation, switching between crust punk violence and pounding, monolithic beats before bleeding out into a dark ambient ending – which is shattered in turn by the onslaught of the death driven ‘The Weeping God’. Collapsing pace, measured melancholy, melodic guitar lines and howls of feedback… into the brilliant bass intro of ‘A Whispered Curse’ with its monstrous riffs and graveyard mystery, monolithic stature and cold mist atmosphere. An ending in damp soil and broken teeth, old blood and stained promises. A Whispered Curse is shocking, thrilling, haunting and addictive…an incredible welcome to the dubious pleasures of the Plague Pit.
Plague Pit have joined the ranks of pilgrims on the Road To Masochist and the fast rising label will release A Whispered Curse on 10” transparent red vinyl on October 3rd, with Eggy Tapes providing a cassette alternative, or addition. Stare into the void and sell your soul for a copy of this beast from the black.
Line-up:
W.B. - Vocals
J.H. - Drums
L.E. - Guitar
J.H. - Guitar
W.P. - Bass
https://roadtomasochist.co.uk/
https://www.instagram.com/plaguepitviolence
Norwegian
Death Thrashers, SOVEREIGN, will embark on THE
CORROSIVE REALITIES EUROPEAN TOUR next month with
countrymen, RUUN.
Tour Dates are as follows:
Oct. 9, NL - Leeuwarden, MUKKES
Oct. 10, BE - Brussels, MAGASIN 4
Oct. 11, DE - Saarbrücken, COMMUNE
Oct. 12, CH - Basel, VALHALLA
Oct. 14, DE - Augsburg, KRAETZWERK
Oct. 15, CZ - Ostrava, ROCK HILL
Oct. 16, CZ - Prague, KLUB 007 STRAHOV
Oct. 17, DE - Wolfsburg, SICK FEAST/SAUNA
Oct. 18, DE - Oldenburg, WITCH SABBATH FEST
SOVEREIGN released debut album ALTERED REALITIES via Dark Descent Records last year on CD, vinyl, cassette and digital formats.
For fans of : Nekromantheon, early Sepultura, Pestilence, Dark Angel, Demolition Hammer…
Stream the album at https://darkdescentrecords.bandcamp.com/album/altered-realities
Order Altered Realities at:
https://www.darkdescentrecords.com/shop/
https://ddmsuo.eu/
Formed in Oslo in 2018 AD, the band has three releases under their belts: Iron Cast (single 2018), Sovereign (demo, 2019), and Neurotic (EP, 2020). Three years in the making, the time has finally come to complete the set with debut album Altered Realities. The album stands out as a monstrous masterwork of old-school extreme metal ecstasy.
“Altered Realities is a product of an ever-evolving journey we have taken as a band, from our start in 2018 and culminating in the album’s recording in early 2022,” reflects lead guitarist Tommy Jacobsen. He is joined in the band by former Nocturnal Breed band-mate Vidar Fineidet (guitar), alongside drummer Cato Syversrud, and bassist/vocalist Gravskjender.
“We strive to push ourselves, both in terms of speed and technicality, whilst still keeping a groove and dynamic. Our approach to death/thrash is an interplay between fast-paced aggression and a slower, more groove-oriented feel. The lyrical themes of the album mirror events and unrest that happened during the time of writing and is in itself a journey.”
Sovereign is:
Vidar Fineidet - Rhythm Guitars
Cato Syversrud - Drums
Tommy Jacobsen - Lead/Rhythm Guitars
Simen Roher Grong - Bass/Vocals
www.darkdescentrecords.com
www.facebook.com/sovereignnorway
Excerpt –"draws from different wellsprings of death metal, creating a heady concoction that’s viciously demented, technically virtuosic, eerily unearthly, brutally bludgeoning, and as brilliantly glittering as the cover art"
ABYSSALIS - „ADAPTATION“
Genre - Death metal with
technical/brutal elements
For fans of - Soreption, Eschaton, Fleshbore, Decapitated, Demon King
Abyssalis imbibe various elements of contemporary death metal to concoct music that is at once technical, groovy, and riff-driven. Their previous EP "The Mountain" drew a good deal of attention for doing just that and they've taken things up a notch on their latest release. The songs are carefully structured - they are fast but not rushing through all the time, just so that they can embed themselves in the minds of the listeners. The riffs are catchy and fleshed out, ensuring that they remain memorable, and the delivery is brisk yet impactful. Mac Smith, fresh from his stint in Eschaton, once again does a stellar job doing vocals matching the tone and mood of the music, varying his deep growls with acidic rasps especially in moments of the blackened influences seeping through. "Adaptation" is a solid, enjoyable EP and coupled with their previous material as bonus, the definitive release serves as a fine introduction for this unheralded band that is poised for bigger things in the future.
Line up
Josh Steverson - Guitars
Mac Smith (Eschaton, Apogean) - Vocals and lyrics
Jack Blackburn (Unaligned, Killitorous) - Drums
Cole Daniels (Fleshbore, Unaligned) - Bass
Artwork by Justin Abraham (Inanimate Existence, Equipoise, Arkaik)
Track listing
1. Adaptation
2. Indomitable
3. Pandemonium
4. Senescence
5. Valholl
Release date - September 19th, 2025
https://www.facebook.com/transcendingobscurityrecords
https://www.facebook.com/abyssalis.official
Thanks a lot for your support everyone! Kunal Choksi (label owner) Transcending Obscurity
LES BÂTARDS DU ROI - "LES CHEMINS DE L’EXIL"
Release
date :
October 10, 2025
Genre : Melodic Black Metal
Origin: France
Duration: 46min50
Label: Les Acteurs de L’Ombre Productions
Network Distributor: Season of Mist / Plastic Head
Digital Distributor: The Orchard
Tracklist:
1. La Forêt
2. L’Âme sans repos
3. Vers l’Étoile solitaire
4. Le Chevalier au corbeau
5. Ord Vil Merdos
6. Le Val Dormant
7. Les Chemins de l’exil
8. La Chevauchée cadavérique
9. Sous la Couronne de l’Éternité
LES BÂTARDS DU ROI line-up :
Regicide – Founder / Rhythm Guitarist and Lead Singer
Æni – Lead Guitarist and Clean Vocalist
Dæmonicus – Drummer
LES BÂTARDS DU ROI unveil the artwork for *"Les Chemins de l'Exil"*, the band's second album, set to be released on October 10th via Les Acteurs de l’Ombre Productions !
Formed in Orleans in 2022, Les Bâtards du Roi is a melodic black metal band evolving in a medieval framework. Set in a devastated world, this project tells the story of the brothers who committed regicide, the act that plunged the kingdom into decay and torment. From this initial situation, the protagonists embark on a spiritual journey of self-examination in a tortured landscape. This is the story of the beginning of their exile.
With this new album, Les Bâtards du Roi deliver a work as ambitious as it is heart-wrenching, woven with contrasts and tension. Between raw violence and symphonic flights, this record is an exile: a journey through darkness, solitude, and the outer limits of the soul.
At the crossroads of the spiritual and the carnal, between shadow and light, this new album is an offering: raw, mystical, timeless.
Here, Les Bâtards du Roi assert a powerful identity—where medieval breath meets the modern chaos, and where every note echoes like one more step into the unknown.
Formed in Orleans in 2022, Les Bâtards du Roi is a melodic black metal band evolving in a medieval framework. Set in a devastated world, this project tells the story of the brothers who committed regicide, the act that plunged the kingdom into decay and torment. From this initial situation, the protagonists embark on a spiritual journey of self-examination in a tortured landscape. This is the story of the beginning of their exile.
To wander. To search. To flee. To get lost. And to be reborn.
With this new album, Les Bâtards du Roi deliver a work as ambitious as it is heart-wrenching, woven with contrasts and tension. Between raw violence and symphonic flights, this record is an exile: a journey through darkness, solitude, and the outer limits of the soul.
Driven by evocative titles such as “La Forêt”, “L’Âme sans repos”, “Le Val dormant”, and the striking chapter “Ord vil merdos”, the album unfolds a sonic fresco of rare richness. Melodic black metal becomes a language of wandering, opening itself to a wide range of influences: atmospheric passages, dark orchestrations, haunting melodic bursts, and searing fury.
Each track is a fragment of wandering, an echo of lost souls, a cry of despair or a whisper of hope. The album delves into inner landscapes and forgotten realms, haunted by a single quest: for meaning, for origin, or perhaps simply for shelter.
At the crossroads of the spiritual and the carnal, between shadow and light, this new album is an offering: raw, mystical, timeless.
Here, Les Bâtards du Roi assert a powerful identity—where medieval breath meets the modern chaos, and where every note echoes like one more step into the unknown.
Preorders : https://lesacteursdelombre.net/product-category/preorders
https://www.youtube.com/@lesbatardsduroi
https://linktr.ee/lesbatardsduroi
The
new NIHILI LOCUS single from the upcoming album "SEMPER" is "IL
TUO SANGUE PER I MIEI MAIALI" (TR. "YOUR BLOOD FOR MY
PIGS") and we present it with a lyric video on the label YouTube
channel. It is available at: https://youtu.be/R0hyk9EM2cE
Their dark music characterized by a melancholic pathos embodied in an obscure sonorous extremism finds here its highest and most definitive expression with a violent mix of oppressive Doom melodies and cold Blackish structures.
The Doomish Black Metal cult act NIHILI LOCUS, thus gives birth to a new chapter from "Semper", an album that more and more is expected to be one of "the next big things" within the Italian Metal scene thanks to a band that has managed to transform the irreparable ravages of time into pure art, making their music simply immortal.
NIHILI LOCUS is coming back!
A name, a cult, the history of Italian extreme music.
"Semper" will be released on September 26th.
You can PRE-ORDER it as LP, CD, Tape, Box at: https://t.ly/VLgvZ
https://linktr.ee/mykingdommusic
https://www.facebook.com/nihililocus
WAR GRAVE – “FREE WILL”
Label: Independent Release
Release date: september 26th 2025
Genre: Heavy Metal
For fans of: Iron Maiden | Judas Priest | Helloween | Primal Fear
With a thousand cuts to our spirit and dignity they attempt to bleed us dry. Their titanic hunger for power and wealth and dominance in all its repugnant forms is never satisfied. While we teach our children to live with honour and integrity they plunder, rape and murder, grasping desperately for more food than they could ever eat, more money than they could ever spend; broken souls sating their every sordid desire and indulging every perversion their vicious little minds can imagine. But we are many and they are few. Never despair and never surrender, never abandon your beliefs and never relinquish the power of your free will!
Free Will is the magnificent debut album from the UK’s War Grave, following boldly in the wake of their critically acclaimed, self titled 2024 EP. Every promise made by that exciting first collection has been fulfilled and every standard surpassed. Beginning with the introductory ‘The Foreshadowing’, which builds atmosphere and anticipation, layer by layer, Free Will then explodes into its title track and an incredible metal ride begins. Fierce energy, superb, soaring vocals, dynamic riffs and rhythms and outstanding solos are unleashed in a glorious celebratory torrent. War Grave are stepping forward as new standard bearers for British metal! From the savage riffs of ‘Night Hunter’ and the uplifting power metal anthem, first single ‘Break These Chains’, to the accomplished, vital and vibrant ‘Only Here And Now’ the consistency of quality that runs throughout Free Will is remarkable. There is not a song on this characterful yet cohesive album that doesn’t deserve holding up for praise. ‘Light ‘Em Up’ is a tragic tale of the old west where the melancholy imagery bleeds through into the music, while ‘Rise Of The Titans’ is a metal colossus that sums up everything that is so appealing and impressive about War Grave. And the guitar solos…throughout the album the lead work is absolutely exemplary, up there with the metal greats. Free Will is a stunning debut album that establishes War Grave as one of the most exciting young bands around today. Watch them fly!
Charlie Wilson Jnr. (Torchbearer, Graven Image etc) at London’s Monolith Studios was once again in charge of capturing the War Grave sound – and Free Will is imbued with all the effervescent energy of the first EP, but with added depth and texture, reflecting the quality and maturity of these new songs. Complete with detailed and intriguing artwork from long term collaborator Heribertus M Miftakhuddin, aka Speedwhore (Dead House, Sunsetter etc), Free Will be released on September 26th…and with new warriors like War Grave stepping into the battle lines, heavy metal will never be defeated!
Line-up:
Roman Kantoch - Vocals
Rich McLean - Bass
Trent Powell - Guitar
Stuart Layne – Guitar/Backing Vocals
Steve Brill - Drums
https://www.facebook.com/wargraveofficial/
Label: Rottweiler Records
Release date: september 26th 2025
Genre: Metalcore
For fans of: Neck Of The Woods | Tundra | Bleeding Through | My Place Was Taken
Line up: Christopher Adam – all music, vocals and production/engineering
Solo artist and multi-instrumentalist Christopher Adam joined Rottweiler Records in early 2025 with his Refiner project – a fusion of brutal metalcore, electronics and ambience with Adam’s diverse vocals and unique creative approach. We were promised two EPs and then a full-length album and after February’s Return To Dust EP and May’s Mistake EP it’s now time to bring all Refiner’s output together in one, self-titled album – with a few additional surprises as well…
A brand new introduction, ‘All Aboard’, welcomes the listener to the wild ride that is Refiner – ramping up the tension and excitement before the big, rumbling riffs of ‘Not The End’ come thundering from the speakers. This call for resilience and courage that made such a powerful impact on the Return To Dust EP seems to take on an extra depth in this new setting, as is the case for all these songs. ‘upside uʍop’ from Mistake follows with its brooding electronics, slinky grooves and deep bass punch before ‘Return To Dust’ brings bulldozing heaviness and irresistible melodic choruses together, in a heartfelt call for a return to simple, uncluttered living. A second new piece, ‘Selfish Days’ is up next, full of Adam’s trademark collisions between weight and wistfulness, melody and muscle. It’s perhaps the most memorable song on this entire collection and a great addition to the Refiner canon. The defiantly different and individual ‘Mistake’ closes what will be the digital version of the Refiner album and the first half of the CD. What follows, for the physical issue only, are instrumental versions of every preceding song, each demonstrating their strength and ability to stand proud even without Christopher Adam’s dynamic vocal performances. Rounding things off are a radio edit of ‘Return To Dust’ and ‘God Doesn’t Make Mistakes’, a previously unheard remix of ‘Mistake’. Refiner is an album that is collectively far more than its individual parts, the songs feeding from each other and taking on new and exciting dimensions.
Refiner the album will be available on Rottweiler Records from September 26th and whether it will be your introduction to Christopher Adam’s music, or the culmination of your sonic journey in his company throughout the year, this is essential listening.
https://www.rottweilerrecords.com/
https://www.facebook.com/refinermetal
Format: Digital EP-CD (the physical CD version will be released on 12-12-2025)
Label: Independent Release
For fans of : Hatebreed, Lamb Of God, Caliban and so on……
Behind Bars is a heavy mixture of groovy and thrash metal performed in an explosive and energetic way.
The band formed in late 2015 in Belgium. During the years that followed, the band stood on many national and international stages. Going from small youth club stages to massive ones like Wacken Open Air (Germany).
They can handle every stage and will use every square inch of it!
After a demo (2016), an EP (2017) and a first full-album (2019), the band released their second full-album ‘All in Due Time’ in march 2023 with great reviews and high scores!
Even after almost 10 years they’re still hungry for more and ready to destroy any stage crossing their path.
Definitely worth checking out these guys but be aware, standing still will not be an option!
Line-Up:
Steven Vandermosten: Guitar
Andy Philips: Bassguitar
Bjorn Van Olmen: Drums
Ian Huyskens: Vocals
Tracklist:
01. P.A.I.N.
02. As I Wait For Death
03. Spiral
04. Where Truth Lies
05. Anthem
https://www.facebook.com/behindbars.be
Austin,
TX – Metal outfit LIKE SORROW emerges from the shadows with its
devastating new single “MY STAR OF JOY.” Blending the haunting
bleakness of black metal with the crushing intensity of death metal, this track
strikes at the heart of love, nostalgia, and despair.
Through raw lyricism and suffocating soundscapes, “My Star of Joy” takes listeners into a realm where fleeting happiness collides with inevitable decay. Themes of fading passion, fractured memories, and drowning in regret ripple throughout the song, pulling the listener deep into its dark emotional gravity.
Originally born as a solo project, Like Sorrow channels vulnerability and intensity into a work that is both personal and universal—an echo of every soul that has ever reached for light, only to watch it dim into darkness.
With relentless riffs, mournful atmospheres, and an unflinching vocal delivery, “My Star of Joy” is not just a song—it is an experience, a lament, and a ritual for those who find beauty in sorrow.
Fans of : Behemoth, Dark Funeral, and Opeth will find themselves at home in the shadows cast by Like Sorrow’s latest release.
Biography
Emerging from the depths of Austin, Texas, Like Sorrow is the latest chapter in Melodic Black Metal, forged by the visionary Marc Williams. What began as a side project in 2023 has grown into something far greater—an exploration of pure Black Metal, infused with Marc’s signature melodic touch. The result echoes the haunting atmospheres of early Throes of Dawn, Agathodaimon, and hints of Naglfar, weaving together spectral tales, infernal realms, and deep-seated melancholy.
Like Sorrow made its debut in 2023 with the Realm of Despair EP, released digitally and on cassette via Rotting Sun Records. This was followed by four singles throughout late 2023 and 2024, culminating in A Collection of Despair (2023-2024), released on January 22, 2025.
While the project's early tracks strip away the prominent keyboards found in Marc’s other works, this is set to evolve. Future releases will expand upon Like Sorrow’s intense, sorrowful essence, blending bleak, soul-staining darkness with the evocative melodies that define its sound. A harrowing yet captivating journey awaits—one that lingers in the shadows, calling to those who embrace the void.
https://www.facebook.com/likesorrow
For Fans of: Fear Factory, Devin Townsend, Starset, Tesseract, Katatonia, Industrial Metal, Groove Metal, Progressive Metal, Modern Metalcore, Djent, Tech Metal, Death Metal, Alternative Metal
Formed in 1992 in Perm, Russia, GRENOUER are celebrated pioneers of Russian extreme metal and progressive heavy music. Starting with a potent blend of death metal, death’n’roll, black metal, and thrash metal, they have evolved over three decades into a versatile, forward-thinking force that seamlessly fuses crushing riffs, polyrhythmic grooves, complex time signatures, melodic atmospheres, and industrial soundscapes.
Their early demos and EPs like Death of a Bite (1993) and Fiery Swans (1996) quickly established them as underground legends within the ex-USSR and European metal scenes. The 2000s brought a shift toward more experimental and groove-driven sounds, highlighted by breakthrough albums Try (2007) and Lifelong Days (2008), produced by platinum-selling Anssi Kippo (Children of Bodom, Ensiferum). These releases introduced math metal, industrial metal, groove metal, and progressive metalcore elements that broadened their sonic palette.
From 2013 onwards, GRENOUER embraced a modern melodic metal and progressive rock fusion, releasing critically acclaimed albums Blood on the Face (2013), Unwanted Today (2015)—which scored a perfect 10/10 in Powerplay Magazine—and Ambition 999 (2019). The latter featured the viral hit “Alone in the Dark,” amassing over 30 million YouTube views and solidifying their global presence. Their music has been licensed for video games, featured in major metal publications such as Metal Hammer and Rock Hard, and referenced in comic books and dark fantasy literature, underscoring their cross-media impact.
In 2021, side project Grenouer Inc. celebrated their early death metal roots, while the main band continued to innovate by integrating virtuoso guitar work, shredding solos, soaring clean and harsh vocals, tight rhythm sections, industrial electronics, and complex progressive songwriting.
Now proudly signed to premier American metal label Brutal Records, GRENOUER’s tenth studio album, Downtown Dream, heralds a new chapter of artistic growth and worldwide exposure. This album will resonate strongly with fans of djent, tech metal, industrial grooves, melodic death metal, progressive metalcore, and alternative metal.
Available Worldwide November 21, 2025 | Brutal Records / Digital via The Orchard
Tracklist:
A New Word
Downtown Dream
Private Contravention
Twilight Knots
Wrapped In A Shroud
Synthetic Mutagen
Destiny Rust
We Are The World We Deserve
A Foe Within
White Lies
The Intersection
Fronted by charismatic vocalist Andrey Ind, GRENOUER deliver powerful live performances characterized by dynamic intensity, stylistic versatility, and magnetic stage presence. Their extensive touring history across Russia and Europe, combined with their ability to blend groove, industrial, tech, progressive, melodic metal, and atmospheric rock elements, makes them a sought-after act for metal festivals, underground venues, and international heavy music circuits.
Downtown Dream is not just an album it’s a testament to GRENOUER’s relentless evolution and dedication to pushing the boundaries of modern metal.
https://www.brutalrecords.com/
http://www.grenouer.com/
Chicago (IL) - Long-running Blackened Melodic Death Metal quartet, WITHERING SOUL, are set to release their fifth album, PASSAGE OF THE ARCANE, November 14 on Liminal Dread Productions!
FFO: Dark Fortress, Windir, Hypocrisy, Dissection, God Dethroned.
Passage of the Arcane is a convergence of blackened atmospheres and sweeping song structures. A mystifying journey that exceeds boundaries while remaining fun and exciting. The overall theme of the album involves human experiences traversing into cursed oblivion. Each song explores its own story, ranging from unexplained disappearances to the supernatural. While variation is abundant within the soundscapes, it is with a cohesive direction. Each chapter takes on its own "passage" through channels of cursed lore and harrowing experiences of the past. A seamless balance of crushingly heavy riffs and chilling melodies.
The album's first single, "Attrition Horizon," is available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3PG2Ul77B_A
The song can also be streamed on : https://witheringsoul.bandcamp.com/track/attrition-horizon
Pre-order Passage of the Arcane: https://witheringsoul.bandcamp.com/album/passage-of-the-arcane
Track
Listing:
1. Intro
2. Attrition Horizon
3. Grievance Eludes the Light
4. The Monolith Embodied
5. Gallery of the End
6. Trajectory
7. Among Covetous Eyes
8. Burden of the Valiant
Credits:
Guitars, Vocals - Christopher
Bass Guitar - Joel
Drums - Rick
Guest guitar solo on "Trajectory" by Nick "Exhul" Morgan.
Drums recorded and engineered by Vince Ippolito at Swift Road Studios.
Album mixed and mastered by Dennis Israel at Clintworks Audio.
Cover art by Adam Burke / Nightjar Illustration.
Line-up:
Christopher - Vocals, Guitar
Frank G. - Guitar
Joel - Bass Guitar
Rick - Drums
Bio:
A manifestation in the form of chilling soundscapes, foreboding atmospheres, contagious melodies and tortured chants echoing above an onslaught of calculated percussion. Withering Soul creates a musical elegy that is both majestic and haunting.
Conjured into existence by founding members Christopher (guitars and vocals) and Mykil (former lead vocalist) with the release of their debut album Apparitions of the Surreal in 2004, the band was later featured on "ReUnation - A Tribute to Running Wild" with a cover of "Firebreather" via Germany's Remedy Records earning "Best Song on the Album" by WeRock (SWE). A few years later saw the release of their follow-up album, No Closure via Mortal Music (MVD Distribution). The album promptly landed a spot on Apoch's Metal Review: "Top 50 Albums of 2011."
The band eventually recruited Rick Hernandez on drums and Joel Miller on bass guitar. Following an array of live shows brought the release of their third full length album Adverse Portrait (2015). It was later labeled “Album of the Month” by Metalreviews.com. The band made a few festival appearances such as Full Terror Assault III and Artifact Metal Fest in 2018.
Over the course of the 2020 world shutdown the band resolved to continue forward with Christopher on vocals and released its fourth full length effort Last Contact. The album reached an unprecedented level of acclaim not limited to earning the 3rd spot in World of Metal's top albums of 2021. The band immediately followed up with a busy live schedule both locally and out-of-state including a performance at Legion ov the Order festival in Tacoma, WA, Merciless Metalfest in Nova Scotia, Canada and Desecration Rituals VI and VII in Fort Wayne, IN.
Withering Soul has just recently finished its 5th album to be released at the end of 2025 and plans to continue transcending the boundaries of metal‘s darker genres while maintaining its own distinctive sound and leave its audiences spellbound for more.
https://www.facebook.com/liminaldreadproductions
https://www.youtube.com/user/WITHERINGSOUL
https://www.facebook.com/witheringsoulband
Watch “A Kiss of Death” teaser: https://youtube.com/shorts/K8m8ol9YHyE?feature=share
"Wine For a Tormented Soul" features eight tracks, including the band's previously released singles "Carry Me Home" (Spotify, YouTube), "Heaven Tonight" (Spotify, YouTube) and "Love n Death" (Spotify, YouTube).
Pierre Törnkvist from Scheitan shared the inspiration behind the album, "I am very much looking forward to presenting the new Scheitan album to the audience. The title 'Wine For a Tormented Soul' comes from what music can mean to people that run into hardship in life. Music is my therapy, it is my best friend in dark times. The last 10 years have been a bumpy road with one of my best friends passing away too early as well as my father leaving us from one day to another. Some of the songs have been presented to people as singles, with the upcoming album you can hear them in the context of an album, and also listen to them in a non-digital format such as vinyl which I think is the best way to do it. We will try to come out and play these new songs for you as much as we can."
PRE-ORDER "Wine For a Tormented Soul" via The Circle Music: https://thecirclemusic.gr/product-category/the-circle-releases/?filter_artist-name=scheitan
Tracklisting:
1. A Kiss of Death
2. Heaven Tonight
3. Döden är helt underbar
4. Love n Death
5. Every Little Thing
6. Out of Here
7. Carry Me Home
8. Dream Away
"Wine For a Tormented Soul" follows Scheitan's 2024 album "Songs for the Gothic People" (The Circle Music) and their return after a 24-year hiatus. Having formed in 1996 by Pierre Törnkvist, Scheitan began with black metal roots but evolved to define their current gothic rock sound and continue to build on their sound. Their previous albums, including 1999's "Nemesis" (Century Media) have garnered a reputation as hidden gems within the genre.
https://thecirclemusic.gr/
https://www.facebook.com/The-Circle-Music-109161897443413/
https://www.scheitan.se/
https://www.facebook.com/scheitanofficial
From
The Blade of Seattle, HYPERSTRIKE erupts with today's
release of debut album, HIGH RISK!
A high-octane collision of anthemic clean vocals, bone-crushing riffs, punk-fueled drum fire, and the razor edge of melodic death metal, Hyperstrike deliver danger with every track. This is metal built like an action movie soundtrack: explosive, relentless, and larger than life.
Explosive. Relentless. Unstoppable. This is the soundtrack to chaos.
“Meltdown” — the core goes critical, and the blast is unstoppable.
“Leaving You Again” — love is a weapon… and heartbreak is the trigger.
“High Risk” — play the game, roll the dice… win it all, or lose your life.
“Shadowbound” — where the darkness hunts… and only the cursed survive.
“Warning Shot” — one bullet in the chamber… and mania in his eyes.
“Slug City” — neon streets, blood on the asphalt… nobody gets out alive.
“Steel Heart” — forged in fire, unbreakable, unstoppable.
“Slowman” — you can’t outrun fate… when death walks at your speed.
“King of the Slain” — one battlefield, one crown… and a throne of bones.
“Savage Sword” — sharpened for vengeance, raised for the final strike.
As if that weren't enough, Hyperstrike has released the demo for the official Hyperstrike video game! Play the game demo here while anticipating the album, just over the horizon. https://hyperstrike.itch.io/hyperstrike-game-demo
Track Listing:
1. Meltdown
2. Leaving You Again
3. High Risk
4. Shadowbound
5. Warning Shot
6. Slug City
7. Steel Heart
8. Slowman
9. King of the Slain
10. Savage Sword
Credits:
Cover art - Mark Richards (Heavy Hand)
Produced, Mixed, and Mastered by Ben “Chop Daddy” Bennett
Lyrics and music by Hyperstrike.
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
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.
https://www.youtube.com/@HyperstrikeBandOfficial
https://www.facebook.com/hyperstrikeband
Birmingham (AL) - Ten years after its initial release and in honored celebration of the band’s fifteenth anniversary of existence, Boris Records is proud to announce today's exclusive vinyl reissue of ECTOVOID’S long out of print sophomore full-length album, DARK ABSTRACTION. The limited reissue comes in two versions – plain black and marbled purple.
Purchase/Stream: https://borisrecords.bandcamp.com/album/dark-abstraction-reissue
The band’s most recent full length recording and tragically the last to feature the band’s late founding guitarist Michael Stewart, Dark Abstraction, was originally released in 2015 on CD by Polish label Hellthrasher Productions and LP by Swedish label Blood Harvest Records. A massive step forward in every way from the outfit’s well regarded if unpolished debut album, Dark Abstraction represented an energetic, riff-focused, and creative spin on the cavernous blackened death metal sound that was flooding the scene in copious amounts in the mid-2010’s. With eight varied and memorable tracks, a greatly improved production, and an ever-advancing sense of expression and craftsmanship from all instruments, this was the sound of a young band stepping out of their formative beginnings and emerging confidently as the established and respected outfit they are known as today.
Boris Records is excited to bring this under-appreciated work of death metal darkness back to the public consciousness - Ectovoid’s exhumation from the forgotten graves is long overdue.
Track
Listing:
1. Obscure Altars
2. Visions of Reflective Decay
3. Mental Netherworlds
4. Precipice of Absolute Chaos
5. Rituals of Hallucination
6. The Expanse Between Slumber and Death
7. A Prisoner of Paradox
8. Spawned from Unending Mystery
Credits:
Recorded in Autumn 2014 by Joshua Freemon at Dead Sound Studios.
Mixed by Joshua Freemon.
Mastered by Damian Herring at Subturranean Watchtower Studios.
Cover art by Bartlomiej Kurzok.
Line up
C.B. – Bass/Vocals
M.S. – Guitar
C.M. – Drums
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Label: H-Music
Release date: october 17th 2025
Genre: Symphonic Metal
For fans of: Epica | Leaves’ Eyes | After Forever | Sirenia
My past is a place of shadows, of formative monsters that I have tried to run from but never left behind. They have shaped me and I have allowed them to. They gave me a structure, a framework and a shield. But you have unlocked each door that I have closed about my heart and let the light shine upon a version of myself I had almost forgotten. And I must make him stronger. I must draw him from the dark until he can stand beside you and let the monsters crumble into dust and become lost upon the wind. I must heal this broken mind…
After the powerful impact of their In this Silence EP, released in the summer, innovative Hungarian symphonic metal troupe Meteora are now set to unveil the second part in a previously announced trilogy of EPs – Broken Mind. While Atanathos webzine hailed In this Silence for setting “a new standard for contemporary symphonic metal”, Broken Mind manages to surpass that intriguing release, sounding even more accomplished, assured and supremely confident. Meteora are ready to lead us further into their kingdom of romance, magic, tragedy and hope.
Devil dancing keys over dark and storm-tossed riffs, fierce energy and grand drama usher in Broken Mind’s first single and opening, title track. Composer and keyboard player Atilla Király describes the song as having “a really special place in all of our hearts” and its wonderful melodies and powerfully contrasting vocal styles make for a dynamic and thrilling beginning to this new collection of songs. ‘Morningstar’ follows, slipping from enchanting melodies to driving, heavy sections with rampant guttural vocals, the sublimely managed shifts in mood and tempo epitomising the Meteora sound. There is so much happening in these songs that they feel like true symphonies, with surprises and secrets revealed keeping you on the edge of your seat. ‘Elysion’ seems to step from the pages of history with its lilting melody, transportative and emotive and Atilla Király takes the vocal lead on this darkly hued power metal piece, his rich, smooth tones working to exemplary affect. Broken Mind’s crowning glory however comes with its final, epic track. A drama worthy of a stage play, ‘In My Name’ evolves into ever more splendid forms, layers of sound are added, layer upon layer and all three vocalists are at their superlative best. Featuring some truly excellent riffs and a sense of real depth and substance, ‘In My Name’ is surely one of Meteora’s greatest ever songs. Broken Mind is an immensely satisfying and rewarding sonic experience that leaves the listener with a feeling of incredible anticipation for what the final part of this trilogy of EPs may bring…
Working with recording engineer Balázs Pálfi (Türböwitch etc) and utilising the mixing and mastering skills of Nino Helfrich (Thrash Cult, Traces Of A Life etc), Dmitry Kim (Khors, Arhat etc) and Joel Wanasek (Machine Head, Carnation, Dååth etc) Meteora have captured the perfect sound for Broken Mind – textured, powerful and resonant – while the impactful EP cover art was brought to life by Dronicon Films (Swallow The Sun, Katatonia, October Tide etc). The ‘Broken Mind’ single is available now, accompanied by a video created in association with Kill Monday Management and the full EP will arrive on October 17th via H-Music Hungary.
Line-up:
Noémi Holló – vocals
Máté Fülöp – bass, growls
Gábor Kása – drums
Dániel Baranya – guitars
Dániel Schreiber – guitars
Atilla Király – keys, vocals
Backing vocals from the Meteora choir – assembled and conducted by Ádám Attila Kurucz
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New single from BILL CLOVE ("LOOMING AGAINST WAVERING LIGHT" out from "THROUGH SHADOW TO FIRE" album) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wKDk3OAWzWM
Emerging from the rolling plains of Iowa, United States, Bill Clove is a one‑man symphonic death metal project that blends relentless aggression with sweeping orchestral grandeur. In 2022 he unveiled Perilous Passage, an album forged from a lifelong love of metal, classical composition, and cinematic soundtracks. Though he first picked up a guitar in a church youth group hammering out surf rock riffs, Bill quickly gravitated toward heavier, more complex music.
Drawing inspiration from genre‑defining acts such as Shadow of Intent, Inferi, and Aephanemer, he weaves baroque and neoclassical virtuosity into a wall of crushing guitars and drums.
Balancing a career as a dentist and family life, Bill remains a relentless creator, constantly composing new material for his next release. Stay tuned for upcoming songs, videos, and behind‑the‑scenes glimpses of his creative process on Bandcamp, Facebook, and YouTube.
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ARS ONIRICA – “2.5 NIGHTTIME” (EP)
Label: Ardua Music
Release date: october 24th 2025
Genre: Melodic Doom/Death Metal
For fans of: Anathema | The Gathering | Tiamat | Ghostheart Nebula
Line-up: Alessandro Sforza – All music and vocals
As the sky shifts through its kaleidoscope of colours, gradually slipping into darker hues and the stars emerge from hiding, a dusting of distant diamonds across the velvet canopy, I sink down into the welcoming arms of sleep. I cross the bridge of dreams beneath the watching eyes of the moon and a journey, forgotten in daylight hours, begins anew…
Briefly existing as a full band in the early 2000s, producing one demo, Utopia: A Winternight’s Traveller in 2004, Ars Onirica was reborn as the solo project of Alessandro Sforza in 2018. Two superbly crafted albums of melodic doom/death – I: Cold and II: Lost – have established Ars Onirica as a name synonymous with imaginative, enthralling music and now the next chapter in this story of enchantment and revelation is about to begin. Despite, as its title suggests, being an interlude between albums, 2.5 Nighttime is a sublime work, rich in wonders and overflowing with magic, that is destined to become a treasured part of Ars Onirica’s unfolding discography. Opening track, ‘Dusk (An Ode To The Stars)’ entwines gently emotive vocals and guitars like whispered incantations to transport the listener to the deeply dreaming world of Ars Onirica, opening the gateway to the remarkable three part title track which forms the heart of this EP. ‘Nighttime Part I’ blossoms around you, all enveloping and lifts you, weightless, to the stars before the momentous weight and power of ‘Nighttime Part II (Your Silence Around Me) is unveiled. With vast chords and cascading notes leading into fiercely emotive harsh vocals alongside quiet, yet equally compelling clean vocals, the dream walks the boundaries between light and dark. ‘…Part III’ brings a sense of urgency and an almost blackened aura, but always juxtaposed with the warmth and beauty that run through this EP like unifying threads of gold. The contrasts and dynamics are stunning, yet smoothly blended, the shifts of scene as perfect as the changing scenarios of a dream. And finally, ‘Dawn’ provides a sweetly languorous awakening, the experiences of the hours of darkness drifting apart like gossamer threads as the sun rises, delivering a perfectly formed sense of conclusion and completeness. 2.5 Nighttime is a remarkable, immersive creation to be savoured and experienced again and again.
Recorded, mixed and mastered at Blue Ocean Recording Studio by Alessandro Sforza in partnership with Lorenzo Carlini of Black Therapy and Invernoir, who also worked on I:Cold and II: Lost, every nuance of 2.5 Nighttime’s layered and textured compositions can be fully appreciated. And with Disturbing Grace Design supplying one of those rare pieces of cover art that perfectly captures the spirit and soul of the music within, every contributing element has combined to make this release something truly special. Ardua Music will unveil 2.5 Nighttime on October 24th and the dream will begin once more.
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The Dark Americana outfit :SKULL & DAWN: will release their second full-length album, “THE HARVEST”, on 17 October 2025 through The Circle Music.
The upcoming album “The Harvest” dives deep into a mysterious world of Southern Gothic horror, featuring songs about dead lovers, serial killers, lone cowboys, and lost souls. The album blends the band's neofolk past with a true Americana sound and a Southern Gothic atmosphere.
The Circle Music said:
“Although at first glance the style of :Skull & dawn: might seem out of step with The Circle's previous releases, for some inexplicable yet undeniable reason, The Harvest felt destined (from the moment of its creation) to be released by us.
“It’s not just the fact that :Skull & dawn: have shared the stage with several of The Circle’s artists during live performances; it’s the very atmosphere of the album itself. From the very first listen, we all had the same instinctive reaction: The Harvest had to be released by us. There was simply no other way.”
“The Harvest” will be released in digital and CD formats, with the CD version including two bonus tracks: "Kingdom of the Corn (Live)" and "St. James Infirmary (Live)". A limited edition black LP (250 copies) and a limited edition gold LP (250 copies) with a printed insert will also be available.
Guests on the album include Okoi Thierry Jones (Bölzer), Perikis Tikof (Opened Paradise), Ioanna Noir Zacharopoulou (Glitter Grotesque) and Vasso Jism.
Founded in 1999 under a different name as a trio in Athens, Greece, the band started by creating industrial noise music using hammers and electric screwdrivers. From 2002 to 2009, they embraced the heritage of Old Europe and folk instruments under the name Défilé des Âmes. They released the full-length LP Lust & Stone, a split EP, and several DIY EPs. They also collaborated with notable artists like Sieben.
The band reformed in 2009 as :Skull & dawn:, shifting their sound to be influenced by the American South. Their debut album, Zombie Horses (2016), fused their industrial roots with American folklore, creating a sound inspired by artists like The Bad Seeds and Hank 3. They have maintained a strong live presence over the years, performing with a wide range of artists, including Jarboe, Chelsea Wolfe and Psychic TV.
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Wormholedeath is proud to announce the signing of Swedish melodic death metal icons IMPERIAL DOMAIN to its global roster. The band’s highly anticipated new full-length album, PORTENTUM, will see the light of day on 14 November 2025, ushering in a bold new era for this seasoned force from Uppsala.
To mark this milestone, Imperial Domain has unleashed their crushing new single “HISTORY REPEATING”, accompanied by a striking official music video that captures the band’s trademark mix of aggression, atmosphere, and melodic depth.
Stream “History Repeating”: https://orcd.co/hrsingle
“We are proud to announce that we have signed with Wormholedeath! This marks an exciting new chapter for the band, and we are thrilled to join forces with a label that shares our passion and vision for our music,” the band states. “Our upcoming album Portentum explores dark historical and contemporary themes—from ancient omens to modern dystopias. It’s a record born from reflection, unrest, and unrelenting creative fire. We can’t wait to share this body of work with you all and begin this new era together with Wormholedeath.”
With Portentum, Imperial Domain delve deep into humanity’s cyclical nature. From the ominous tension of the title track to the brutal realism of “History Repeating” and the bleak futurism of “New World Order,” the band carves a sonic path through the ruins of civilization—past, present, and speculative.
About Imperial Domain
Founded in the mid-90s, Imperial Domain quickly made waves in the Swedish death metal underground with their debut demo The Final Chapter (1995), followed by In the Ashes of the Fallen (1996)—a release that earned them national acclaim. Their full-length debut In the Ashes of the Fallen (1998) on Pulverised Records marked the band as a rising force, followed by the critically acclaimed The Ordeal (2003) via Konqueror Records.
After a brief hiatus and the tragic loss of vocalist Tobias Heideman in 2014, the band reemerged stronger than ever with The Deluge (2016), reaffirming their place in the melodic death metal pantheon. Now, Imperial Domain return with Portentum—an album that’s as uncompromising as it is thought-provoking.
Line-Up
Peter Laitinen Sundström – Guitar
Philip Borg – Guitar
Andreas Öman – Vocals
Mattias Hansson – Bass
Alvaro Svanerö – Drums
Tracklist
01 History Repeating
02 The Die Is Cast
03 The Legacy
04 New World Order
05 Fragment Of A Dream
06 Portentum
07 Retribution
08 Into Oblivion
Pre-save "Portentum": https://orcd.co/portentum
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This highly anticipated follow-up to their critically acclaimed 2024 debut, Lightning Spawn, promises a darker and more mature sound, showcasing the band's evolving artistry and the addition of a second guitar player to
their lineup.
Comprised
of seasoned musicians from notable acts such as Adarrak, Killing
Darlings, Embers of Oblivion, Epinikion, and Primal Charge,
their unique blend of heavy, stoner, and doom metal has resonated with fans
worldwide, setting the stage for Spiritual Chains to be a significant
release.
Spiritual Chains was recorded across various studios in North America and Europe, a testament to Thorndale's commitment to sonic excellence. Jeff Henson (Duel) lends his talent to the album, featuring a guest solo on the track "Exiles and Masters”. The album was mixed and mastered by Rickard Bengtsson and Stafan Karlsson at Sweetspot Studios in Halmstad, Sweden (Arch Enemy, Spiritual Beggars).
“If you hear a touch of the familiar here and there, that’s exactly what it is. Hints, reminders that there were Giants of Metal long ago, and that the fire of those forebears continues to burn bright in talented musicians today from the scene." - Billy Goate (Doomed & Stoned)
Track Listing:
1 - Veins of the Phoenix
2 - Battles Fought in Vain
3 - Gods of Pain
4 - Twenty Thousand Souls
5 - Spiritual Chains
6 - Exiles and Masters
Album Credits:
Cover Art - Costin Chioreanu.
Jeff Henson - guest guitar on "Exiles and Masters".
All music by Thorndale.
All lyrics by Gustavo Valderrama and Zigor Munoz.
Produced by Thorndale.
Recorded locally in Austin, Texas; Scarborough, Ontario and Haarlem and Den Haag, Netherlands across 2024 and 2025.
Mixed and mastered by Rickard Bengtsson and Stafan Karlsson at Sweetspot Studios in Halmstad, Sweden.
Line-Up:
Gustavo Valderrama - Vocals
Peter Shannon - Guitars
Maarten Jungschläger - Guitars
Zigor Munoz - Bass
Guest musician: Rob Stone - Drums
Bio:
Thorndale is a stoner/doom metal band from The Netherlands, formed by experienced musicians from the European and North American metal scenes. Known for their powerful sound, Thorndale has quickly established themselves as a force to be reckoned with in the heavy music landscape. Members include Gustavo Valderrama (Killing Darlings, Headcrusher, Adarrak), Peter Shannon (Primal Charge), Maarten Jungschläger (Embers of Oblivion, Epinikion), and Zigor Munoz (Adarrak, Ferkaad).
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NEWS 12.9.2025
Das Thüringer Urgestein XIV DARK CENTURIES
haben sich neben ihren langjährigen Weggefährten „Einheit Produktionen“ nun
noch die im Taunus ansässige Metalschmiede „Schwarzdorn Production“ mit an Bord
geholt, welche sich neben den Digitalen Vertrieb auch um den offiziellen
Laden-Vertrieb über EDEL kümmern werden. Das neue Werk „AUS URALTER ZEIT“
wird zum Julfest als limitierte Box (CD+Tape), Digi-CD & auf Vinyl
erscheinen.https://www.facebook.com/schwarzdornproduction
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Es war 10 Jahre still um den „Mozart des Black Metal“ von SORGSVART. Nach dem tragischen Tod des Bassisten Ingar „A.“ des Nebenprojektes VINDAR (Nor. für Wind) hat Mastermind Sorg neue Energie geschöpft & ist vom Bruderlabel “Einheit Produktionen“ kaum noch zu bremsen: 2 volle Werke stehen kurz vor der Veröffentlichung. Erst einmal soll „GARDAR OG GRENDE „ (GÄRTEN UND DÖRFER) noch im Herbst dieses Jahres das Licht der Welt erblicken, nachdem der richtige Norwegische Vertriebspartner gefunden wurde.
Die Sachsenkrieger von SAXORIOR feilen immer noch am Mammutwerk „EWIGHAID“ mit über 140 Minuten Neuinterpretationen ihrer Klassiker, welche auf einer schmucken Digi-2-CD auf nur 500 Exemplaren limitierten Auflage erscheinen soll. Ob es eine Vinyl-Box dazu geben wird, steht noch in den Sternen. Grobe Richtlinie für die Veröffentlichung ist Frühling 2026.
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„Einheit Produktionen“ ist „fast aus allen Wolken gefallen“ nach Erhalt des Demos zu „WHAT THE MISTS OF TIME FOREVER CLOAK“, dem 2. Werk der Britisch-Deutschen Band HERNE: „Dark Thrones „Panzerfaust“ trifft auf hymnischen Pagan Black Metal“ könnte man meinen. Das Label ist bereits mit einem befreundeten Label im Gespräch & visiert eine auf nur 300 Stück limitierte Digi-CD für ca. Mitte 2026 an.
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“Female-fronted” before it was cool – ausgefeilter Oldschool-Extremismus ohne Kompromisse . Ja, VICTIMS OF CLASSWAR gibt es schon eine ganze Weile. Und nein, sie sind nicht tot: mit „INVITATION TO A FUNERAL“ kommt endlich das lange überfällige LP-Debüt, das neun Stücke zu einem kompromisslosen
Statement in Sachen apokalyptischer Blackmetal mit Thrash- und Crustsprengseln vereint, mit dem sich die Sächs*innen eindrucksvoll zurück in die Grenzgebiete des internationalen Undergrounds ballern. Lasst euch vom Namen nicht täuschen: Hier gibt es keinen ordinären Punk – nur wem Mayhem noch zu sauber und Holy Moses zu nett sind, sollte diese Einladung annehmen!
BiografieErwachsen 2011 aus der Crustpunkszene im sächsischen Hinterland erobern VICTIMS OF CLASSWAR bald vor allem auch jede Menge Metalherzen und erspielen sich mit unerbittlichem Livedrang und einer brutal mitreißenden Bühnenenergie in Rekordzeit einen hervorragenden Ruf, der sie über Szenegrenzen hinaus bis auf andere Kontinente trägt, bevor sie überhaupt Zeit hatten, ein komplettes Album einzuspielen.
Nach zwei Split-Veröffentlichungen und diversen Touren durch Großbritannien, Belarus, Skandinavien, das Baltikum und sogar Nahost dann der Einbruch dank Pandemie samt Umzügen von Sängerin/Bassistin Klára und Gitarrist Arne sowie Line-Up-Problemen am Drumhocker, die dann endlich mit Chris (bekannt von Nuctemeron, Diabolic Night, JT Ripper u. a.) beendet wurden. Mit ihm ging es 2023 dann sofort ins Studio zu Anton Hoyer (Deathrite) für die Aufnahmen zu „Invitation to a Funeral“, das brandneue Stücke bis zu Material aus Anfangstagen zu einem lange überfälligen Statement zusammenfügt, mit dem sich VICTIMS OF CLASSWAR eindrucksvoll zurück in die Metalpunklandschaft ballern.
Das Album kommt offiziell am 19. September 2025, es folgt eine Releaseshow am 27. September in Störnstein (Bayern) – die LP ist ab sofort vorbestellbar bei Bleeding Heart Nihilist Productions und Angry Voice Records!
Diskographie
2013: Split with Partiya - 12" Vinyl
2014: Split with W.H.A.T. - digital
2025: "Invitation to a Funeral" - Vinyl-LP-Album
Youtube-Hörprobe und Bandinfo: https://bleedingheartnihilist.de/music/de/group/music-roster/b-victims
Die ersten Europa-Termine sind weiter unten aufgeführt. Weitere Festival-Headline-Shows werden parallel auf https://www.ironmaiden.com/ und von den Festivals selbst bekannt gegeben. Es wird ein arbeitsreiches Jahr werden und daher in der Folge 2027 keine Maiden-Konzerte geben.
In Deutschland können sich Fans auf eine exklusive Headline-Show in der Heinz von Heiden Arena in Hannover freuen. Dort werden die britischen Heavy-Metal-Legenden vor 45.000 Zuschauern ihr 50-jähriges Bandjubiläum auf der nächsten Etappe einer Tour feiern, die schon jetzt als ihre spektakulärste jemals gilt.
Präsentiert wird die Show von EMP, Metal Hammer und Radio21.
Steve Harris betont: „Wir alle lieben diese RUN FOR YOUR LIVES TOUR. Die Fans sind fantastisch, die Setlist ist perfekt für das 50-jährige Jubiläum, die Show ist wohl unsere beste aller Zeiten und die Nachfrage nach Tickets war unglaublich, sodass die Tour fast überall ausverkauft war und über eine Million Fans dabei waren. Deshalb dachten wir alle, wir sollten noch ein paar weitere Shows in Europa spielen, bevor wir später im Jahr in andere Teile der Welt aufbrechen.
Natürlich wird Simon Dawson wieder am Schlagzeug sitzen und sowohl er als auch die gesamte Band möchten sich bei unseren Fans für den großartigen Empfang bedanken, den ihr ihm auf der ersten Etappe dieser Tour bereitet habt.
Wir haben es schon immer genossen, auf Festivals zu spielen, vor allem, weil wir dort vor Menschen auftreten können, die nicht nur wegen uns da sind – und wir lieben diese Herausforderung! Deshalb haben wir beschlossen, in dieser Zeit so viele großartige Metal-Festivals wie möglich (wieder) zu besuchen. Außerdem werden wir in Stadien in Griechenland, Rumänien, der Slowakei und Bulgarien spielen, wo wir dieses Jahr noch nicht waren und wo wir es immer geliebt haben, vor den leidenschaftlichen Fans aufzutreten.”
Manager Rod Smallwood erklärt: „Wir waren absolut überwältigt von der unglaublich positiven Resonanz unserer Fans und der Mainstream-Medien auf den ersten Teil unserer RUN FOR YOUR LIVES TOUR. Wir wussten, dass wir eine besondere Show geschaffen hatten, aber die Energie all unserer Fans bei jedem einzelnen Konzert wurde von der Band aufgegriffen, und ich glaube, wir alle haben etwas wirklich Unvergessliches und unsere wohl beste Tour aller Zeiten erlebt. Während unserer gesamten Karriere spielten Festivals eine große Rolle, angefangen natürlich mit Rock in Rio 1985, da sie es uns ermöglichten, vor neuen Fans zu spielen und sie hoffentlich zu Maiden-Fans zu machen, was in Ermangelung von Radio oder Mainstream-Medien enorm dazu beitrug, unsere Fangemeinde zu vergrößern. Diese Tournee, die sich auf die meisten der bedeutenden Metal-Festivals Europas konzentriert, ist also auch ein großes Dankeschön an genau diese Festivals, die eine so wichtige Rolle in der fünfzigjährigen … und weiter laufenden … Geschichte von Iron Maiden gespielt haben.
Neben Osteuropa werden wir auch einige Stadionkonzerte in Regionen spielen, die wir bisher noch nicht besucht haben, darunter Hannover in Deutschland, Lyon-Décines in Frankreich und Mailand in Italien. In Mailand werden wir im legendären San Siro Stadion auftreten, der Heimat von AC und Inter Mailand, und werden, wie mir gesagt wurde, die erste Metal-Band sein, die dort jemals gespielt hat. Es ist immer toll, weitere neue Wege zu beschreiten – selbst nach all den Jahren!
Ihr werdet feststellen, dass im unten stehenden Tourplan für den 11. Juli nur 'UK SHOW' steht, und dafür gibt es einen guten Grund! Wir arbeiten an etwas Besonderem für unsere treuen Fans in UK, darunter eine Erweiterung unseres Eddie’s Dive Bar-Konzepts, das wir im letzten Jahr eingeführt haben ... also behaltet diesen Termin im Auge!
Fans werden auch bemerken, dass wir am Montag, 22. Juni, erneut in der Paris La Défense Arena auftreten werden, nachdem wir dort dieses Jahr bereits zwei ausverkaufte Konzerte vor 75.000 Fans gespielt haben... aber auch dafür gibt es einen guten Grund!
Ja, wir wissen, dass ihr danach gefragt habt, also werden wir diese besondere Show für euch und für die Nachwelt filmen! Wir haben uns für eine Indoor-Arena entschieden, um die Produktion optimal zur Geltung zu bringen und weil wir wissen, dass das Publikum in Paris für uns großartig ist und stets war. Deshalb haben wir uns entschlossen, nach Paris zurückzukehren und hoffen, dass die Fans dort uns noch immer sehen wollen! Es wird unsere 31. Show in Paris sein – und seit unserem ersten Besuch dort mit KISS im Jahr 1980 war es immer etwas Besonderes!
Ferner war es wirklich etwas ganz Besonderes, zu sehen, dass die überwiegende Mehrheit unserer Fans unsere Bitte, die Nutzung ihrer Handys bei unseren Konzerten stark einzuschränken, verstand und respektierte, sodass sie im Idealfall ihre Handys die ganze Zeit über in der Tasche ließen – insbesondere jene Fans mit Stehplätzen direkt vor der Bühne. Leider gab es bei einigen Konzerten Ausnahmen, aber insgesamt haben das Verständnis und das Miteinander unserer Fans einen enormen Unterschied für die Atmosphäre jeder Show gemacht und den Spaß für die Band und das gesamte Publikum gleichermaßen enorm gesteigert.
Während wir unsere Fans bitten, dies auch bei allen unseren Shows im Jahr 2026 beizubehalten, insbesondere in Paris, werden wir mit dem Unternehmen Yondr zusammenarbeiten, das handyfreie Räume schafft, in denen Fans eine sichere, verschließbare Tasche erhalten, in der sie ihr Handy jederzeit bei sich behalten können. Sie werden den ganzen Prozess im Endeffekt auch zum Vorteil von euch, unseren wunderbaren Fans, vereinfachen, denn ich bin mir sicher, dass ihr, genauso wie wir alle, nicht einen fertigen Konzertfilm sehen möchtet, in dem nur reihenweise Handybildschirme zu sehen sind. Daher werden wir, um unserem Filmteam zu helfen, den riesigen Saal in La Défense vollständig Yondr-handyfrei gestalten, um sicherzustellen, dass die Show – und natürlich auch ihr alle im Publikum – vor der Kamera so phänomenal wie möglich aussehen!
In der restlichen Venue bitten wir die Fans einmal mehr, ihre Handys in der Tasche zu lassen und die Show ‘im Moment’ zu genießen, anstatt ihre Handys in die Luft zu halten, um Teile davon zu filmen und damit alle um sich herum zu stören. Wenn also ein sogenannter Fan in eurer Nähe sich für etwas Besonderes hält und selbstsüchtig filmt, was er will, bittet ihn doch einfach – natürlich sehr höflich –, sich sein Handy irgendwo hin zu stecken, wo die Sonne nicht scheint!
Und, wie ich bereits erwähnt habe: Wir haben unsere Fans außerhalb Europas keineswegs vergessen und haben für euch noch ein paar große Ankündigungen für 2026 in petto. Seid versichert, dass wir nächstes Jahr so viele wie möglich von euch besuchen werden, bevor die Band 2027 eine wohlverdiente Tour-Pause einlegt.”
RUN FOR YOUR LIVES EUROPEAN TOUR DATES 2026
Mai 2026
23 Athen, GRIECHENLAND – OAKA
26 Sofia, BULGARIEN – Vasil Levski Stadium
28 Bucharest, RUMÄNIEN – Arena Națională
30 Bratislava, SLOWAKEI – Národný Futbalový Štadión
Juni 2026
02 Hannover, DEUTSCHLAND – Heinz von Heiden Arena
10 Amsterdam, NIEDERLANDE– Ziggo Dome
17 Mailand, ITALIEN – San Siro Stadium
22 Paris, FRANKREICH – Paris La Défense Arena
28 Lyon - Décines, FRANKREICH – Groupama Stadium
Juli 2026
07 Lissabon, PORTUGAL – Estádio da Luz
11 UK Headline-Show – Details folgen
Außerdem werden wir aufgrund der großen Beliebtheit der inklusiven, frei zugänglichen Eddie’s Official Pop-Up Dive Bars dieses Konzept in möglichst vielen Konzertstädten weiter ausbauen, um einen einzigartigen Rahmen für Fans zu schaffen, sich vor und nach dem Konzert zu treffen. Dort werden Trooper Beer und “Darkest Red”-Wein serviert; außerdem gibt es Essen, exklusive Merchandise-Artikel und weitere Specials.
Der Ticketverkauf für die bisher veröffentlichten Termine startet in der Woche ab dem 22. September.
Karten für die exklusive Hannover-Show gibt es ab Dienstag, 23. September, um 10:00 Uhr im Fanclub Presale, ab Mittwoch, 24. September, um 10 Uhr im Eventim Presale sowie im Anschluss im regulären VVK ab Samstag, 27. September, um 10 Uhr.
Zur Vorfreude können sich Fans mit der kürzlich veröffentlichten Dokumentation Behind The Scenes von EMP einen Blick hinter die Kulissen der Mega-Produktion verschaffen. Entstanden ist die Doku im Rahmen des Konzertes von IRON MAIDEN im Juli dieses Jahres in der VELTINS-Arena in Gelsenkirchen.
Von der Planung über den Aufbau bis hin zu dem Moment, wenn die Lichter angehen – ein einzigartiger Blick hinter die Kulissen einer legendären Band: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=39Nujzo29dM
https://ironmaiden.com
Progressive
heavy metal band SPIRAL FRACTURE has released
their first single, “SOUL ALLEGIANCE”, alongside an official
music video, marking the first glimpse into their highly anticipated
debut album, GRACE IN DECAY, set for release on January 23,
2026, via Wormholedeath.With “Soul Allegiance”, Spiral Fracture delivers a storm of raw emotion and heavy riff-driven catharsis. A dark, introspective dive into inner conflict, betrayal, and fractured identity, this is metal with meaning — unfiltered and unapologetic.
Stream the single here: https://orcd.co/sasingle
The band’s upcoming album, Grace in Decay, promises a dynamic exploration of the human condition through progressive and extreme metal influences.
Pre-save "Grace in Decay": https://orcd.co/graceindecay
About Spiral Fracture
Spiral Fracture is a progressive metal band that bridges the past and future of the genre. Their sound combines thunderous drums, soul-shaking bass, and atmospheric guitar work with a soaring alto vocalist, weaving primal emotion into a precise, genre-defying tapestry. Inspired by the Fibonacci spiral, their music reflects the fractures of modern society through a fusion of prog, rock, death, black, and power metal. With intricate guitar from David Givens, ferocious drumming from Brian Fisher, dynamic bass from Brian Tanner, and the melodic clarity of classically trained jazz vocalist Javier Ramos, the band is a magnetic force live. Now with Extreme Management Group, Spiral Fracture aims to connect with listeners and heal divides, one note at a time.
https://www.youtube.com/@spiralfracture
https://www.spiralfracturemetal.com
https://www.facebook.com/spiralfracturemusic
Stormcaller is available on CD, gatefold vinyl LP, and digital formats!
Krigsgrav released the following statement about Stormcaller:
"When we started writing the songs that would make up Stormcaller, our intention was to create the most complete Krigsgrav album that took something from every era of the band, while still pushing our sound forward. A culmination of the blackest hues, doomiest of dirges, and most soaring of lead guitars. We think we achieved that, but we also wrote the best album of our career thus far. We trust that when you hear it, you'll agree."
Track
Listing:1. Huntress of the Fire Moon (feat. Jens Rydén)
2. Stormcaller
3. Twilight Fell
4. None Shall Remember Your Name
5. Bay of the Barghest
6. The Tonic of Wilderness
7. Ghosts
8. Womb:Death:Dawn
Album Credits:
All songs written, produced, and arranged by Krigsgrav.
Drums recorded by Sam Paquette at S.A.M. Studios.
Mixed and Mastered by Owe Inborr at Wolfthrone Studios.
Additional Engineering by Cody Daniels.
Cover Art by Adam Burke at Nightjar Illustration.
Guest Vocals on "Huntress of the Fire Moon" by Jens Rydén.
Album Layout and Design by Randi Matejowsky.
Line-up:
Justin Coleman - Guitar/Harsh Vocals
David Sikora - Drums/Clean Vocals
Wes Radvansky - Bass
Cody Daniels - Lead Guitar
https://www.willowtip.com/home.aspx
https://www.facebook.com/krigsgrav
FORGOTTEN
PATHWAYS – “ SHROUDED IN MYSTERY”• Noble Jewelcase Edition
• Limited Edition
• For the first time on CD format
One of the most important german dungeon synth artists from the 90's was without exception FORGOTTEN PATHWAYS The well known classic album Shrouded In Mystery was originally released on tape format in 1998. We are very pleased to present you the release for the first time on noble CD format. The booklet includes all infos and original scans/artwork. Oldschool Dungeon Synth from Germany.
Info
Salvaged from the depths of time, out of the cellars and dungeons, of the deadwood of vast forests and the ruins of castles long razed and deserted, DUNKELHEIT PRODUKTIONEN is proud to announce the re-release of FORGOTTEN PATHWAYS' first demo tape Shrouded In Mystery from 1998! Almost exactly 20 years after it was originally published on tape, it is now for the first time released exclusively as noble CD edition and several other fine details. The dark and haunting magic of this classic Dungeon Synth gem will entrance your soul and lead you on forgotten pathways through misty woods, to hidden places of the past and trap you in times long gone by. The spirit of 90s intros/interludes and of early Medieval Ambient becomes alive again!
This re-release includes the original artwork taken from the '98 demo tape, along with exclusive unreleased photos from the Shrouded In Mystery-Era. It features the full original track list, while also including unreleased bonus tracks from the late 90s.
https://dunkelheitprod.bandcamp.com/album/shrouded-in-mystery
https://www.dunkelheit-shop.com
7.11.2025 – 8.11.2025 Heerlen “Nieuwe Nor” NL
After two accomplished dark rituals in the region of Limburg, we are pleased to inform you that the black energies have united to present you the invocation of darkness by Rituals Over Limburg III. Dunkelheit Produktionen will bring you exclusively the gems and respected acts from Ritual Industrial, esoterics and occult path in general. The evocation of the darkest energies to call will take place on 7th & 8th November 2025. Once again, we promise to present to you the absolute pinnacle of that kind. On these sacred dates we are pleased to present you for the first time exclusively the dark spell not only from the north of europe, but from latin america. We are looking forward to see you on the event of the year...
Delve into the dark subconscious and reach for deathless light, as you participate in this two day event in Limburg, Holland, situated only a few minutes from the German border. As was the case before, we expect a large amount of guests from all over the world and tickets are limited - so be quick and place your order now!
TEATRO SATANICO (ITA)
SYSSELMANN (NOR)
HOR-CHERET (GER)
ENS IMPERFECTISSIMUM (MEX)
TEHOM (CRO)
OCCULT ODYSSEY (MEX)
APOPTOSE (GER)
EMME YA (COL)
RAISON D' ETRE (SWE)
Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/852072210174008
Tickets: https://www.dunkelheit-shop.com
VEILBURNER - “LONGING FOR TRIUMPH, REEKING OF TRAGEDY”
Genre - Avantgarde
Death/Black MetalFor fans of - Blut aus Nord, Imperial Triumphant, Deathspell Omega, Hexrot, Oranssi Pazuzu, Akhyls, Akercocke
"Only a year after the release of their critically acclaimed "The Duality of Decapitation and Wisdom" album, Veilburner are returning with their eighth full-length album, titled "Longing for Triumph, Reeking of Tragedy."
In the spirit of striking while the iron is hot, this eighth evolution of the Veilburner story capitalizes on momentum while simultaneously achieving new heights in their song-crafting and story-telling. It leads their characters on a journey in which they cannot recognize triumph without tragedy, and sees them residing somewhere between the abyss and their devotion to mortal re-occurrence, that which seems to attract death. They face not just any death, but the kind in which they are bound to an infinite loop of reincarnation and destined to repeat the same traumas and failures as before. They continue to suffer like two dragons consuming one another in a serpentine-like fashion until one can no longer consume the other, frozen in the shape of infinity (∞) and numerologically represented by the digit eight (8). Samael (the "poison of god" and the eighth sphere of the Qlippoth), as well as Choronzon (the dweller of the threshold) and the Ouroboros all correlate with this symbol of infinity and exist in Veilburner’s lore as the antagonistic and immutable eternity, which if confronted can lead to self-destruction and the finality of manifestation, permenantly breaking the loop.
Mephisto’s discordant cacophony of dripping notes and riff-filled rot remain foul as ever, yet undeniably addictive. The music twists and turns on itself in an auditory embodiment of the album's theme and takes the listener on a snaking, bending musical roller coaster that seemingly ends at the precipice of where it began, endlessly inviting another listen. Chrisom Infernium acts as a medium, casting shadows of hiss filled hymns that harken to the past call to the present channeling the chatter of choired cataclysms, creating doppelgängers of sonic dispersions which leave the listener to contemplate if they are willing to confront the thing they fear most, the true version of themselves."
Line up
Mephisto Deleterio - Music and production
Chrisom Infernium - Vocals, lyrics, and album design
Cover artwork by Luciana Nedelea
Track listing
1. Longing for Triumph...
2. Pestilent Niche
3. Rigor & Wraith
4. That Which Crypts Howls Grandeur
5. Da'ath Ye Shadow Portrait
6. Ouroboreal Whorl
7. Matter o' the Most Awful of Martyrs
8. ...Reeking of Tragedy
Official release date - November 14th, 2025
https://www.facebook.com/transcendingobscurityrecords
https://www.facebook.com/veilburner
Kunal Choksi (label owner) Transcending Obscurity
Label: Fighter RecordsRelease date: october 7th 2025
Genre: Heavy/Speed Metal
For fans of: Judas Priest | Skullfist | Annihilator | Striker
It’s late 2015 in Québec City, Canada and guitarists Criss Raptör and Steve Force are discussing ideas for a new band with drummer Rick Wild. The beers are flowing and references are made to German speed metal, US power metal, fantasy, sci-fi and comic books. And then Rick Wild says “what if the band is called Ültra Raptör and we have a song that sings about Cadillacs and dinosaurs?” Cadillacs and dinosaurs? Was this a clever allusion to the nascent band’s blend of primeval speed and savagery with meticulous, precision playing? The meshing of ancient influences and modern power? Or was it just an outburst of alcohol fuelled metal madness? Whatever the thought, or lack of it, behind that fateful statement it set another great Canadian metal band on their way! Steve Force and the inspirational Rick Wild took their leave of Ültra Raptör after 2018s self titled EP, but Criss Raptör is still there and the band are going from strength to strength. Debut album Tyrants really announced the heavy/speed metal strike force to the world in the winter of 2021 and now the Cadillac driving dinosaurs are back with album number two – the incendiary Fossilized!
Fossilized begins with its title track and Ültra Raptör immediately lay down the blue print for all that is to follow – ripping, melodic speed metal riffs, crisp, punching drums, magnificent choruses and blinding solos that scythe through the heart of the song. It’s a breathless beginning, a massive adrenaline injection and rush of excitement. ‘Spinosaurus’ and ‘Hard ‘n Fast’ follow in quick succession, lead by Phil T. Lung’s incredible high pitched screams and characterful vocals, delivering hooks and melodies to die for. The classic metal sounds of these songs make them feel like old friends after a single listen. They’re not derivative; it’s just that Ültra Raptör seem to have a direct line to the pure essence of metal. Songs like ‘Ptero-Ranger’ make you want to headbang and air guitar like you did in the days before you became jaded and cynical - Ültra Raptör make the magic of metal new again! The quality of Fossilized stays in the stratosphere right to the end with the thundering drums and twisting, turning riffs of ‘Down The Drain’ and the uplifting metal anthem that is ‘Face The Challenge’ with its wonderful chorus. So many great riffs…so many brilliant solos…so many sensational choruses and melodies…Fossilized is the epitome of energized, exhilarating metal. Ültra Raptör have delivered a classic!
Recorded, mixed and mastered by David Lizotte (Saccage, Warning Sign etc) Fossilized has the perfect balance between raw and raging energy and clarity and definition of sound. When you add to that the insane artwork of Mario E. Lopez M (Evil Invaders, Crystal Viper, Heavy Load etc) then you have everything a metal hungry headbanger could ask for. Fighter Records will release Fossilized on October 7th on CD, 12"LP, Cassette & Digital formats and the impact on the metal scene will be seismic! The Raptör is back!
Line-up:
Phil T. Lung - vocals
Criss Raptör – lead guitar
Zoltan Saurus – rhythm guitar
Dick Van Heuß – bass
Tony Bronco – drums
http://www.fighter-records.com/
https://www.facebook.com/UltraRaptor
The first single from GOAD'S new album "DUSKETHA" is "DAISY' ROCK", a wonderful piece of Progressive Rock between dream, magic, poetry, and unique melodies.
The song is available at https://youtu.be/rTOYfi2wnl8 and of course on all the digital platforms.
"Daisy' Rock" is taken from "Dusketha", GOAD's new album, out on October 10th as a double CD and digital format, and represents a twilight journey composed by the soul of the band, Maurilio Rossi, once again inspired by the great voices of Anglo-American poetry: Keats, Poe, Lovecraft, Masters, Graham.
The album features 18 tracks for nearly two hours of pure art and it's the voice of shadows that think, the breath of lost poems, every note is a fragment of eternity, and the analog tape used for the recordings preserves its magic.
After over 50 years of career, GOAD continue to surprise us, and they do so in the most sublime way possible.
GOAD, the history of Italian Prog!
This is the tracklist of "Dusketha" the double CD by GOAD:Disc 1
1. Yes It Was Love (Message From A Cathedral)
2. One Of These Days (Is There Still Day)
3. Alone Man In Empty Room
4. Poor Skull (Reverend Brothers)
5. Daisy' Rock
6. To An After Time My Harmonies
7. And Still We'll Dance Into The Light Of Heaven
8. My Feet In The Breaking Wave Sundown
9. Give It Not A Tear
Disc 2
1. Stop And Consider Life Is But A Day
2. While I Kiss To The Melody (Night Sleepy Eyes)
3. Hush My Love (Lullaby For A Woman)
4. The Speed Of My Nightmares
5. Let Out Song
6. Finally Remembering I'm Dead
7. Garden With Spectral Gleams
8. Foxsteps On My Nylon Guitar
9. The Woodkeeper, A Collar Of Red (bonus track)
"Dusketha" is available in PRE-ORDER at: https://t.ly/BkVeb
This is what Maurilio wanted to tell us about the journey that led to the birth of this new creation:
"Dusketha" for me represents a sort of sonorous ritual between poetry and shadow, the sound of an inner twilight, where poetry merges with unconventional harmonies and sometimes visionary arrangements.
The primordial idea for this album is the product of a journey that began in 1993... With it, I tried to give a sound to the original texts of John Keats, Edgar Lee Masters, H.P. Lovecraft, E.A. Poe, Jorie Graham, and others, and to do so, I searched for a warm, vibrant sound. After various experiments, aided by Max Cirone and his vast experience, we came to the conclusion that we needed to return to the use of "old" instruments and production methods, such as the Maxell UD 25-120 magnetic tape and the Akai GX4000D recorder, as well as the use of "tape bounce" to give the whole thing a "vintage" aesthetic. I must admit that the result was surprising, and I'm convinced that whoever listens to it will be transported into a deep and immersive experience like rarely happens."
https://linktr.ee/mykingdommusic
https://www.facebook.com/MaurilioRossiGoad
Oradea,
Romania-based Grindcore veterans SPIRITUAL RAVISHMENT have
announced the long-awaited release of their second full-length album, "EXIT
HUMANITY", in collaboration with Loud Rage Music.Originally recorded in 2015 at Postanalog Studio (Oradea) and Consonance Studio (Timișoara), the album was mixed by Andrei Jumugă and Tudor Scânteie, then mastered by Jumugă in 2016. Despite being scheduled for release nearly a decade ago, unforeseen circumstances forced the record into indefinite limbo... until now.
Earlier this year, the band re-emerged with two singles, "Harbringer" (watch here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wK347OQY5jA and "Enemy Mine" (watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0TkfWcXEJrk, building anticipation for "Exit Humanity".
At last, the official release date has been set for October 18th, 2025, which also marks the return of SPIRITUAL RAVISHMENT to the live stage.
Pre-order "Exit Humanity" here: https://loudragemusic.bandcamp.com/album/spiritual-ravishment-exit-humanity
In preparation for the album launch and live comeback, the band has also unveiled its refreshed line-up, featuring long-time friend and collaborator Cosmin Purge on vocals.
SPIRITUAL RAVISHMENT 2025 line-up:
Cosmin Purge – vocals
Stancu Sebastian – vocals, bass
Andrei Bejușca – guitars
Andrei Jumugă – drums
To further raise the stakes, a brand-new single from "Exit Humanity" has just been released as a lyric video, "GRINDIMUS PRIME": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yYb59jqhg5A
https://linktr.ee/loudragemusic
https://www.facebook.com/SpiritualRavishment/
SOUL
GRINDER – “FROZEN HALLS”Release: 16. October 2025
With “Frozen Halls,” the Bremen-based death metal band SOUL GRINDER presents its third full-length album—and a real heavyweight at that. In recent years, the band has established itself as a fixture in the German death metal scene, not least through countless club and festival shows, and has been more than just an “insider tip” since its previous album, if not before.
With their latest album, the trio picks up exactly where they left off with “Anthems From The Abyss”: uncompromising death metal, from blast speed attacks and groovy steamrollers to mystical hymns.
https://www.facebook.com/soulgrindermetal
https://www.facebook.com/MDDShop
The fifth single 'REMEMBRANCE' is out today and it's available on all essential streaming services: https://push.fm/fl/def-remembrance
The band comments:"Remembrance" is a piece about awakening to the present moment and the inner transformation between eras. It invites us to pause, look back at the past, and recognize its impact on the present and the future. The piece weaves together regret and hope. It is, in a way, a journey toward meaning and renewal."
Biography:
Dead End Finland is a melodic metal band from Helsinki founded in 2007. The lineup, which has remained unchanged since the beginning, has enabled the band's sound to develop into its current rich form. Dead End Finland is difficult to place into any specific genre, and in the songs you can hear tones from classical music to death metal. During the years, the band's style has become even more bombastic and melodic. The compositions have gained more depth and insight. The upcoming sixth album takes the band in a more modern direction, although Dead End Finland's recognizable sound and basic elements are still easily heard.
Line-up:
Mikko Virtanen - Vocals
Santtu Rosén - Guitars & Bass
Miska Rajasuo - Drums
Jarno Hänninen - Keys
http://www.deadendfinland.com
http://facebook.com/deadendfinland
"Horizonless" will be available everywhere on September 19.
After completing the final objective and rising from the ashes of the recently self-immolated GRIDLINK,
Takafumi Matsubara and Bryan Fajardo now set mission coordinates towards BARREN PATH.
Recruiting Maruta/Shock Withdrawal vocalist Mitchell Luna and re-enlisting grindcore commandos Mauro Cordoba and Rory Kobzina from the Coronet Juniper sessions, this operation requires relinquishing high tech weaponry. Only use of rudimentary blades, precision blast strikes, and amplified guttural attacks is allowed.
BARREN PATH elevate the flailing savagery of their genre through mincing, precise volleys of melodic and dissonant passages that rip and tear like a swarm of shurikens.
By turns cruelly effective and strangely vulnerable, Grieving is a statement release by a new standard-bearer in grindcore.
This is music for a vicious, unforgiving world.
Grieving will be released on CD, vinyl LP, and digital formats on October 31 via Willowtip Records.
Pre-order:
https://metalinjection.net/new-music/barren-path-gridlink-maruta-streams-devastating-single-horizonless
https://barrenpath.bandcamp.com/album/grieving
Track
Listing:1. Whimpering Echo
2. Subversion record
3. Primordial Black
4. No Geneva
5. Isolation Wound
6. The Insufferable Weight
7. Relinquish
8. The Unreliable Narrator
9. Celestial Bleeding
10. Lunar Tear
11. Horizonless
12. In the End… The Gift is Death
Credits:
Vocals recorded by Phil Vera (DESPISE YOU, CROM) at Veracuda studios, Los Angeles, CA.
Drums and guitar tracked by Irving Lopez (COGNIZANT, TRUCIDO) at Anomalous Mind Recordings, Dallas, TX.
Mixed by Irving Lopez at Anomalous Mind Recordings, Dallas, TX.
Mastered by Leon Del Muerte (IMPALED, EXHUMED, MURDER CONSTRUCT) at Beastman Audio, Portland, OR.
Line-up:
Takafumi Matsubara : Guitar
Bryan Fajardo : Drums
Mitchell Luna: Vocals
Rory Kobzina : Guitar
Mauro Cordoba: Bass
https://www.willowtip.com/home.aspx
https://www.facebook.com/people/Barren-Path/61579110541664/
Melodic
death-metal outfit SELIAS has unveiled their
brand-new single and video “BULLETS”, the first strike from
their upcoming album KILLKARMA, set for release on November
7, 2025."Bullets" hits like a metallic gut punch — no filler, just pure force. Inspired by the unforgiving grind of fight culture, it's a double-edged title: both literal and psychological. BULLETS dives into the fighter’s mindset — the kill-or-be-killed mentality, the hunger to dominate, to take what’s yours. It’s not just powerful. It’s purposeful. Ruthless. Respected.
Stream “Bullets”: https://orcd.co/bulletssingle
With Killkarma, SELIAS pushes further into melodic brutality and atmospheric depth, drawing inspiration from In Flames, Soilwork, Rammstein, Marilyn Manson, and Orbit Culture. Their 2025 live shows are already showcasing the new material with full-scale performances of sound, light, and intensity.
Pre-save the album Killkarma: https://orcd.co/killkarma
About SELIAS
Formed in 2020 by guitarist Steve Elias, SELIAS fuses aggression with atmosphere, precision, and emotion. Rounded out by Guilliaume Pascal (vocals/keys), Daniel Bouwman (drums), and Jeff Hyde (bass), the band delivers a cinematic metal experience that bridges classic death metal ferocity with modern melodic edge.
www.youtube.com/@seliasmetal
www.facebook.com/seliasmetal
FUNERAL VOMIT – “UPHEAVAL OF NECROMANCY”
Label: Xtreem MusicRelease date: december 19th 2025
Genre: Death Metal
For fans of: Autopsy | Grave | Mortician | Grave Desecrator
In the grand mausoleums of the world, in the forgotten plague pits and paupers’ graves, in the country churchyards and on the ancient battlefields where bones and steel lie submerged in time and mud…there is a stirring. Whispered words of summoning beyond the range of human hearing or understanding follow the worms into remains long still and silent. Powers from far deeper than the oldest grave are calling, calling for the forgotten to awake…
“He’s dead? Not anymore…” - Herbert West, Reanimator
Formed in the time of the global pandemic, Colombia’s Funeral Vomit have been spewing forth their particular brand of death metal sickness since 2020. They joined Xtreem Music in 2023 for the release of their debut full length album, Monumental Putrescence, which was followed in 2024 by an expanded reissue of their 2022 self titled EP. Now it’s time for the second album from Funeral Vomit, the second tome of monstrosities and malignancy – Upheaval Of Necromancy!
‘Intro (The Disentombment)’ leads you with beckoning claw and dire imprecations into the subterranean world of Funeral Vomit, where nothing is quite as dead as it seems – and from that atmospheric beginning all hell is unleashed! Title track, ‘Upheaval Of Necromancy’ erupts from the darkness with immense, cavernous vocals and guitars dusted in the last remains of the long, long dead. This is fetid death metal from the grave, a classic invocation of the ancient arts of death. There is no let up from the claustrophobic horror as ‘Sulphuric Regurgitation’, a rumbling war machine of unspeakably malicious intent gouges deep grooves into your flesh and the primitive horror of ‘Hematophagia’ pursues you through lightless catacombs, hungry for blood. Even ‘Interlude (Mortuary Ecstasy)’ is less a respite and more a promise of far, far worse to come...like ‘Cryptic Miasma Stench’, a monumental piece of soul devouring death metal, with screaming leads and crushing weight. After the scouring guitar riffs and colossal, bludgeoning bass and drums of ‘Rancid Insorcism’, ‘Outro (Effluvia Of The Mass Grave)’ settles into your mind, letting you know that while you may have reached the conclusion of Upheaval Of Necromancy, the Funeral Vomit nightmare will never end.
Xtreem Music will release Upheaval Of Necromancy on December 19th, the same fateful date on which Monumental Putrescence was exhumed, three years ago. Available on CD, 12” LP, Cassette and Digital formats, there will be no escaping this call from the grave!
Line-up:
Y. Lopez – Guitar
C. Monsalve - Guitar/ Vocals
H. Montaño - Bass guitar
J. Carvajal – Drums
https://www.xtreemmusic.com/
https://www.facebook.com/funeral.vomit
Watch the lyric video for "Old Man Abaddon" at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K_erC9pq4eQ
For fans of monstrous riffs, horror-inspired visuals, and genre-bending metal.
False Prophets is set for release on October 29.
Fully formed in 2024, PRECIOUS BLOOD brings together three veterans of the NYC scene - AJ – guitar, vocals (Jesus Knevil, Snake Canyon), Dave Kramer – bass, vocals (Blood Feast, Suaka, Stanley), and Grace Perez – drums, vocals (The Wickedexorcist). The band’s shared love of doom and underground metal is expressed in an unholy concoction of rum-soaked riffs, brutal lyrics, and mystical tribal sounds.
With a signature sound best described as Blackened Caribbean Doom, PRECIOUS BLOOD delivers a unique blend of doom and thrash metal influenced tone, mixed with lyrical themes that draw profound inspiration from the enduring spirit of the Caribbean, shaped by brutal history of colonization, unwavering resilience of its people, and exploration of the darker aspects of human existence, including death, contemplation of mortality and the complexities of human suffering.
Tracklist:1) False Prophets
2) Bludgeoned & Charred
3) Footsteps of Babylon
4) Shadow of the Cross
5) Cemetery Burn
6) Old Man Abaddon
7) El Muerte
8) Whore’s Grave
False Prophets was recorded and mixed by Joe Hogan at Captain’s Cove Catskills Studios with mastering and additional engineering by AJ Tissian (The Wave Lab). The album was produced by Joe Hogan and PRECIOUS BLOOD. Album cover photo by Mia. Cover layout by PRECIOUS BLOOD.
Line-Up:
AJ -Guitar, Vocals
Grace Perez - Drums, Backing Vocals
Dave Kramer - Bass, Backing Vocals
https://linktr.ee/preciousbloodband
The
Finnish black metal band VERILEHTO is set to release
their second album AARNIHAUTA on November 28th 2025 via Inverse
Records. The first single and music video also titled AARNIHAUTA is unleashed today: https://push.fm/fl/verilehto-aarnihauta
"After joining Verilehto, the first song I took on was Aarnihauta. I immediately knew what kind of playing I wanted for that song and built the bass sound for the album somewhat in the spirit of Testament's Practice what You Preach album. Aarnihauta song like the whole album, features some playing from me that deviates a bit from the usual black metal style, but it remains to be seen how listeners will receive it. The overall sound is definitely our "style," meaning rough but beautiful." Says Markus Räipiö
Biography:
The Finnish melodic black metal band Verilehto is back with a new album, Aarnihauta. The album title translates as 'hidden grave in the forest', which is a fitting description of the band's second album.
Verilehto plays Finnish 90s-style black metal, characterised by melodic and aggressive riffs, raw vocals, and an eerie overall tone. The Finnish folklore-inspired lyrics fit well with the band's versatile riffs, and the songs vary from fast blastbeats to slower storytelling elements.
This album also sees a change in Verilehto's line-up, with Markus Räppiö from Kaira joining the crew. With Markus on bass, Janne Partanen (Hautajaisyö, Alfa Pentatonik, Marraskuun Lapset, Paavalin Harhat) on vocals, and Janne Tuikkala (Muria & Dawn of Everwinter) on guitars, drums and synth, the band is stronger than ever.
'Aarnihauta' sees the band continuing to evolve from their debut album 'Kuoleman Siipien Havina' by focusing on their own sound and style. The album is not overly polished, and has a good raw quality to the production, but this is not the main focus. It was recorded by the band themselves in 2024–25.
The album artwork was created by the talented Awinita Alm, and the single artwork was created by the band. The "Aarnihauta" video was filmed in 2024 and edited by Janne Tuikkala and Markus Räppiö.
Track list:
01. Surutta Tapettu
02. Nälänhätä
03. Aarnihauta
04. Kalman Sotajuokko
05. Tuhkaverho
06. Syöjätär
07. Virvatulet
Artwork by Awinita Alm
Line-up:
Janne Tuikkala - Guitars, Drums, Synths
Janne Partanen - Vocals
Markus Räipiö - Bass & Backing Vocals
https://www.facebook.com/verilehto
Technical
extreme metal band VANGUARDIAN releases its
experimental final single "DEAD SPACE" from
the upcoming album III: INHUMANITY.Tracklist
01. Gathering Momentum
02. Peripherals
03. ..In Humanity
04. LI-2 XA-1
05. Dead Space
06. Lost In Endeavour
07. Demolition Hour
08. Electric Sorrow
09. Inner Sanctum
All tracks:
Composers: Mikko Saviranta, Tino Jäntti, Markus Martinmäki, Sakari Soisalo
Lyricist: Markus Martinmäki
Arrangement: Vanguardian
Producer: Vanguardian
In the song, the schizophrenic android "LI-2 XA-1" who gained consciousness earlier in the album, flies through space toward the first habitable planet with the intention of conquering it for the human race.
Dead Space depicts loneliness and a journey into the unknown. The song's story has been influenced by Arthur C. Clarke, E. Schrödinger, D. Simmons, and others. The song was produced by Vanguardian.
Jami Honkala was responsible for mixing and mastering.
Listen to the single on music services (Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer, Tidal, Bandcamp, YouTube etc.): https://push.fm/fl/vanguardian-deadspace
Vanguardian is:
Markus Martinmäki – Vocals
Tino Jäntti – Drums
Mikko Saviranta – Guitar
Sakari Soisalo - Bass
https://www.facebook.com/vanguardianofficial
Death
metal outfit UMULAMAHRI will unleash its debut album - LEARNING
THE SECRETS OF ACID - this fall on Ordovician Records.Pushing the limits of extreme music into stranger and more corrosive territories, UMULAMAHRI is comprised of a formidable lineup of underground innovators. The band features Andrew Hawkins of Baring Teeth and Doug Moore of Pyrrhon, Seputus, Glorious Depravity, and Weeping Sores. Session drummer Kevin Paradis adds his trademark percussive firepower to the band's sound.
Learning the Secrets of Acid is a densely cerebral excursion into warped riffs, fractured rhythms, and unyielding intensity. The album redefines the framework of death metal, crafting something volatile, unpredictable, and deeply unsettling.
Ordovician Records will release Learning the Secrets of Acid on digital and vinyl formats on October 1. Pre-order at https://ordovicianrecords.bandcamp.com/
Tracklist:
1) Rot Shall Rule The Oily Voids
2) Bursting With Life's True Fruit
3) VVVVRMS
4) Orifice Invocation
5) Leaked Photo Of Heaven
https://umulamahri.bandcamp.com/album/learning-the-secrets-of-acid-2
Check out the "Emmett" video at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PSnNXK0m6nY
"Emmett" will be available September 19 on all streaming platforms.
The
critical response to the band's previous album, Woe, was nothing short
of phenomenal! Black Metal Daily called it "An absolutely fucking
herculean masterstroke" (10/10), while Metal-Only minced no words in
dubbing it a "Masterpiece" (10/10). As such, the anticipation for the
epic follow-up, The Sleeping City, has been sky high!The Sleeping City, AN ABSTRACT ILLUSION’s third full-length album, utilizes their unique blend of progressive death metal and black metal with arpeggiating synths, wistful drones and vast soundscapes, harkening back to the era of 80’s sci-fi soundtracks. Being the band’s most atmospheric and heavy work to date, the album explores the depths of the human psyche and suffering. A decrepit yet monumental landmark, the sleeping city awaits ahead. Will you enter?
The band comments on the forthcoming album:
“When we compose an album we don't want it to just be a collection of random songs, we want a holistic theme coursing through the album's veins. When writing The Sleeping City we wanted to explore what the soundtrack to a dystopian sci-fi film, such as Blade Runner or Terminator, would sound like if it were written by a death metal band.
For The Sleeping City, we took inspiration from acts such as Depeche Mode, My Bloody Valentine, Kite, Ólafur Arnalds and Boards of Canada, pushing us to expand and refine our sound palette. Going from the long-song format of Woe, it was a fun challenge to once again write self-contained songs with a clear beginning and end.
During the creation of this album we worked with a great team of collaborators. Produced by the band’s own Karl Westerlund, The Sleeping City was once again mixed and mastered by Robin Leijon. Drums were recorded and produced by Jakob Herrmann (Devin Townsend, Evergrey, VOLA, Vildhjärta) at the legendary Top Floor Studios in Gothenburg, who has captured some of our all-time favorite drum tones. The gorgeous artwork, a homage to early black metal's painted artworks, was done by Alex Eckman-Lawn (Horrendous, Afterbirth, Woe, Nero Di Marte). We also worked with amazing musicians who provided us with beautiful strings and vocals.
With The Sleeping City we truly feel we’ve elevated our craft beyond anything we’ve done before and can’t wait for its release. Thank you all for your continued support!”
Willowtip will release The Sleeping City on October 17. The album will be available on CD, Limited Longbox CD, 2xLP vinyl, and digital formats.
Pre-order:
https://bit.ly/tsc-willowtip
https://anabstractillusion.bandcamp.com/album/the-sleeping-city
Track Listing:
1. Blackmurmur
2. No Dreams Beyond Empty Horizons
3. Like A Geyser Ever Erupting
4. Frost Flower
5. Emmett
6. Silverfields
7. The Sleeping City
Line-up:
Christian Berglönn - Lead Vocals
Robert Stenvall - Keyboards, Vocals
Karl Westerlund - Guitars, Bass
Isak Nilsson - Drums, Background Vocals
https://www.willowtip.com/home.aspx
https://linktr.ee/AnAbstractIllusion
Avant-garde metal band NOW I'VE DONE IT has made history with the release of the world's first analog lyric video. The video for the band's newest single, "PANACHE," was entirely hand-written and filmed in one take. No edits and no AI.
Watch for yourself at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E-zmb-WXgYw
Drummer Dan Reynolds comments on the song, which features Tyler Fedeli, lead singer of prog-power metal band Lör, on trumpets, "We've assembled all the ingredients of the past and the future to put this song firmly in the Now. The lyric video is the result of countless hours of practice to achieve a flawlessly executed hand-written product."
"Panache" is the second single off the band's forthcoming debut album, AN ILL GUEST. The album is set for release on October 17. Pre-order the album at https://nowivedoneit.bandcamp.com/album/an-ill-guest
What, or who, is NOW I’VE DONE IT? Four words. One way to live.
NOW: The present. Be the Now.
I’VE: I. Have. Contract. Take ownership. Seize the Now.
DONE: What’s done is done, and what hasn’t been will become done. What has become done has become the present… which is Now.
IT: What is It? It is Everything. It is Now.
Track
list:1. Disillusion
2. Dilly-Dally
3. Offering
4. Ruffled
5. Panache
6. Collywobbles
7. Muddled
8. Splinter
9. Jim-Jams
10. Kindling
Artwork painted by Eliran Kantor.
An Ill Guest was produced, mixed, mastered, and engineered by Peter Hraur.
Bio:
NOW I’VE DONE IT (stylized as NiDi) began in 2010 by high school friends, multi-instrumentalist Peter Hraur, and drummer Dan Reynolds. The two set out to create music that was a unique reflection of what they love about music: high energy but heavy, fun but dramatic, and funny without being a joke. With a rebellious DIY attitude, they scraped together whatever cheap recording equipment they could afford and put together their first demo of three avant-garde inspired metal tracks, aptly titled Rigamarole. The band would go on to spend years playing in the greater Philadelphia region, offering a theatrical, energetic, yet earnest live show, performing with such acts as Parius, Alustrium, Polkadot Cadaver, and more.
Peter and Dan took a "say yes" attitude while crafting An Ill Guest, resulting in 10 tracks filled to the brim with the kind of personality that can only result when two lifelong friends disregard convention and have a little too much fun in the writing room. Over the years of performing, the band has received phenomenal feedback, being described as "the most fun I've had at a live show," and inspiring listeners to dive into their own art with renewed energy.
The band’s hope is for this release to act as a radar to all those who want something a little different. It's bold and risk-taking, heavy and dramatic, but fun and extravagant. It's weird music for weird people.
https://www.facebook.com/nowivedoneitofficial
The Finnish death metal band WOUNDED IN FOREST is set to unleash their debut EP 'ANTIHUMAN ARTIST' on December 5th 2025 via Inverse Records.
The first single 'GODSPEED FILTHY WARRIOR' is released today and it's available on all essential streaming services: https://push.fm/fl/wounded-in-forest-godspeed
“ Godspeed Filthy Warrior’ marks the antihero’s return home from war — not to peace, but to settle a violent score with his own family. Haunted by the whispers of his inner demons, he carries the weight of the battlefield into his own bloodline. The song captures that moment when revenge has become inevitable, and morality has long since rotted away. Every word in the lyrics drips with resentment and bittersweet triumph, and the outro’s spoken monologue reveals his fractured reasoning — part justification, part confession. It’s the sound of a man consumed by violence, standing at the point of no return.”-Joni Moisanen
“Musically, ‘Godspeed Filthy Warrior’ is one of the most straight-ahead tracks on the EP, following a verse–chorus–verse structure at a steady 180bpm. The chorus blends double bass drumming with blast beats under a surprisingly melodic guitar riff, leaning toward a more modern or melodic death metal sound. That contrast — the violence in the drums and the melody in the guitars — mirrors the clash between rage and twisted self-reflection in the story. The outro is one of my favorite moments on the record: the antihero’s voice shifts to an almost theatrical monologue, justifying his actions through a storm of conflicting emotions.”-Jussi Tuomisto
Biography:
Wounded In Forest is a death metal band from Oulu, Finland, born from tragedy and reborn with a sharpened edge. Formed in 2023 following the death of the drummer from a previous project that had lasted over 15 years, the surviving members regrouped with a stripped-down, more direct musical vision. Every member took on a new role or instrument to forge something raw and uncompromising — an outlet for grief, rage, and reflection.
Musically rooted in old school death metal, Wounded in Forest blends the primal ferocity of early ’90s death metal with a conceptual storytelling approach. Their lyrics, written in English, revolve around one fictional narrative per release, each grounded in a real event or period from Finnish history. Themes of violence, war, trauma, and moral decay are explored with unflinching intensity.
The band’s upcoming debut EP, Antihuman Artist, is set during the Great Wrath in the early 1700s — a time of Russian occupation and widespread atrocities in Finland. The EP tells the disturbing story of an individual shaped by violence — born into abuse, sent to war, and ultimately transformed into a serial killer who expresses himself by creating grotesque art from the remains of his victims.
Wounded in Forest’s dual-vocalist setup deepens their storytelling Joni Moisanen delivers classic low-end death metal growls, while Miikka Pyykkönen unleashes high-pitched shrieks more akin to black metal. This contrast creates a dynamic narrative texture, with each voice representing different facets of the characters and their descent into darkness.
Musically, the band combines relentless blast beats, simple but sinister riffing, and shifting rhythmic patterns that keep listeners on edge. Guitarists Joni Moisanen and Joonas Kokkoniemi mix chugging riffs, open-picked chords, and black metal-style tremolo passages with the occasional technical flourish. Drummer Jussi Tuomisto drives the chaos with aggressive blasts and constantly evolving grooves that mirror the tension in each story.
For fans of old school Death Metal with a conceptual twist, Wounded In Forest offers stories carved from something raw and real. These are stories steeped in blood, rooted in Finnish soil, and delivered straight from the heart of the forest.
Track
list:1. The Growth
2. Take the Son of a Bitch
3. Virent Carnes
4. Godspeed Filthy Warrior
5. Altar of Needles
6. The Last Leg
Music, lyrics & arrangements by Jussi Tuomisto
Artwork by Jussi Tuomisto
Line-up:
Joni Moisanen (guitar, vox)
Miikka Pyykkönen (bass, vox)
Joonas Kokkoniemi (guitar)
Jussi Tuomisto (drums)
https://woundedinforest.bandcamp.com
https://www.facebook.com/woundedinforest
Psycosmic
Death Grinders, NEFAS (featuring members of Cryptic
Gallbladder Splatter, Bedlam of Cacophony, Teeth, and Wax
People), have released a lyric video for "SPIRAL DEGRADATION,"
a track from recently released debut EP, OBLATION OV OBLITERATION.FFO: Earlier works of Cephalic Carnage, Intronaut, and Gojira.
Check it out at : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nMJ5e-4FUAY
With seasoned experience across the technical, dissonant, and mathematical landscapes of metal, the band's sonic statement of malicious intent, Oblation ov Obliteration, is a unique offering composed of churning death metal inspired riffs; ever shifting grooves; monstrous howls, shrieks, and yells; and the sonic representations of the undoing of reality.
Track Listing:
1. Xenomorphic
2. Spiral Degradation
3. Mindstream Transference
Credits:
Produced, engineered, and edited by Samur Khouja at Seahorse Sound Studios in Los Angeles, California.
Mixed and mastered by Erol Ulug at Bright Lights Studio.
All album art and layout: Moonroot Art.
Line-up:
Erik Burkhead-Fernandez - Vocals
Rusty Kennedy - Bass
Rajan Davis - Guitar
Alejandro Aranda - Drums
https://www.facebook.com/nefasmusic
Wormholedeath is proud to announce the release of “JE SUIS ZAT”, the explosive new music video from Belgian electro-fun-metal project BOUM PATAT. The track is taken from the band’s upcoming debut album MA BELGITUDE, set for release 31 October 2025.
“Je Suis Zat” is BOUM PATAT’s wild, bilingual anthem about the highs and hangovers of party life. Driven by pounding riffs, infectious chants, and sharp lyrics, it’s a cheeky yet honest take on booze, ego, and morning-after regrets. Equal parts chaotic and clever, the song captures both the reckless thrill of letting go and the sobering clarity that follows.
Pre-save "Ma Belgitude": https://orcd.co/mabelgitude
Line up:
Olivier Wittenberg – vocals, songwriter, composer, producer, instruments
Jérémie Vasile – guitar
About:
BOUM PATAT is the new electro fun metal project by Belgian musician Olivier Wittenberg, former drummer-composer of Manic Movement. In the 2000s, he toured Europe with bands like Kreator, Moonspell, and Psychotic Waltz, and played major festivals such as Graspop Metal Meeting.
After a long break, he returns with Ma Belgitude, a self-produced solo debut that blends heavy metal, Belgian humor, and old-school electronic sounds. BOUM PATAT breaks metal’s usual codes—serious and absurd at once, mixing groove, industrial, and electronic punch with offbeat themes and playful visuals.
Live, the project becomes a trio with Laurent Soulasse (bass) and Maxime Demulder (drums).
www.facebook.com/BOUMPATAT
Sentient
Ruin is proud to announce that after over a decade, we can finally
release "...TOWARDS DOOM...", the debut album
by Vancouver's bestial black metal punks DEATHWINDS on
vinyl and digital formats (after the CD and tape formats were released earlier
this year by Headsplit Records)."...Towards Doom..." reopens the gates to an unholy dominion of chaos cleansed in nuclear vice. Casting the listener back to a dark age of primitivism and savagery, on the long-awaited debut long player the Canadian war-punk horde invoke the legend of bands like Hellhammer, Celtic Frost, Discharge, Doom, Black Witchery
and Blasphemy to summon an apocalyptic twilight of destruction. The original core lineup of Bestial Desolator on drums (Encoffinate, Radioactive Vomit, Temple of Abandonment) and of Nocturnal Black on guitars and vocals (Ceremonial Bloodbath, Nightfucker, Radioactive Vomit) is joined on bass by Nuclear Hammer Throne
(Ahna, Ceremonial Bloodbath, Encoffinate, Grave Infestation, Temple of Abandonment, The Nausea), replacing original bassist Filth Destroyer, to embody the band’s most sanguinary incarnation yet and christen its most pestilent abomination. Wielded like a war mace in a post-nuclear new neolithic age, these eleven songs bludgeon with merciless cruelty and barbarity as the hands of time are rolled back to re-embody black metal and punk’s most primeval instincts of destruction. Discharge's, Hellhammer’s and Celtic Frost’s iconic chainsawing guitars reincarnate into a new weapon of annihilation, instigated into absolute chaos and carnage by a thunderous onslaught of barbaric hammer beats, merciless blasting and disemboweled screams. A dense, death-bearing atmosphere of lead and toxic fumes overhangs the blasted plains and scorched dominion, underpinning the album's foul aura of belligerence and evoking visions of end-time turmoil and of a collapsing society being sent back to a feral age ruled only by lawlessness and cruelty. Bloodbath, Nightfucker, Radioactive Vomit) is joined on bass by Nuclear Hammer Throne (Ahna, Ceremonial Bloodbath, Encoffinate, Grave Infestation, Temple of Abandonment, The Nausea), replacing original bassist Filth Destroyer, to embody the band’s most sanguinary incarnation yet and christen its most pestilent abomination. Wielded like a war mace in a post-nuclear new neolithic age, these eleven songs bludgeon with merciless cruelty and barbarity as the hands of time are rolled back to re-embody black metal and punk’s most primeval instincts of destruction. Discharge's, Hellhammer’s and Celtic Frost’s iconic chainsawing guitars reincarnate into a new weapon of annihilation, instigated into absolute chaos and carnage by a thunderous onslaught of barbaric hammer beats, merciless blasting and disemboweled screams. A dense, death-bearing atmosphere of lead and toxic fumes overhangs the blasted plains and scorched dominion, underpinning the album's foul aura of belligerence and evoking visions of end-time turmoil and of a collapsing society being sent back to a feral age ruled only by lawlessness and cruelty.
"...Towards Doom..." will finally see its release on vinyl and digital via Sentient Ruin worldwide on October 3 2025, with all formats 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/deathwinds-towards-doom
https://sentientruin.com/bands#/deathwinds
Label: Road To MasochistRelease date: october 3rd 2025
Genre: Necrotic Death
For fans of: Bolt Thrower | Entombed | Deviated Instinct | Abstracter
Tomb walker, waste eater, plague bearer…with your dusty imprecations of evil crawling from your dry and tattered throat. You drag your broken body from your lead-lined nest and fix me with an eyeless stare. Bone fingers reach for my throat as I gaze, mesmerized, into those dirt rimed sockets. I am falling into eternity, into an emptiness unending. And with a determined strength that belies your rotten, ragged frame, your fleshless hands tighten about my throat; but all I see are your dark secrets and all I hear are your whispered curses…
Bristol’s Plague Pit only formed in 2024, but already they are set to unleash their skull-crushing debut EP – the dank and cavernous A Whispered Curse. Their earliest expulsions of noise saw them treading a blackened hardcore path for first demo ‘Give In To Death’, but ferocious live shows alongside the likes of Coffin Mulch and Thou began to lead them into bleaker, bitter and altogether more dangerous territories…which ultimately resulted in the rampaging, harrowing horror of A Whispered Curse. The EP begins with ‘The Seventh Bell’, darkly majestic and rife with dread portent before it breaks out into a feral attack of encrusted death metal fervour. ‘Womb Of Orchids’ follows in a miasma of jarring distortion, rot, rust and devastation, switching between crust punk violence and pounding, monolithic beats before bleeding out into a dark ambient ending – which is shattered in turn by the onslaught of the death driven ‘The Weeping God’. Collapsing pace, measured melancholy, melodic guitar lines and howls of feedback… into the brilliant bass intro of ‘A Whispered Curse’ with its monstrous riffs and graveyard mystery, monolithic stature and cold mist atmosphere. An ending in damp soil and broken teeth, old blood and stained promises. A Whispered Curse is shocking, thrilling, haunting and addictive…an incredible welcome to the dubious pleasures of the Plague Pit.
Plague Pit have joined the ranks of pilgrims on the Road To Masochist and the fast rising label will release A Whispered Curse on 10” transparent red vinyl on October 3rd, with Eggy Tapes providing a cassette alternative, or addition. Stare into the void and sell your soul for a copy of this beast from the black.
Line-up:
W.B. - Vocals
J.H. - Drums
L.E. - Guitar
J.H. - Guitar
W.P. - Bass
https://roadtomasochist.co.uk/
https://www.instagram.com/plaguepitviolence
Norwegian
Death Thrashers, SOVEREIGN, will embark on THE
CORROSIVE REALITIES EUROPEAN TOUR next month with
countrymen, RUUN.Tour Dates are as follows:
Oct. 9, NL - Leeuwarden, MUKKES
Oct. 10, BE - Brussels, MAGASIN 4
Oct. 11, DE - Saarbrücken, COMMUNE
Oct. 12, CH - Basel, VALHALLA
Oct. 14, DE - Augsburg, KRAETZWERK
Oct. 15, CZ - Ostrava, ROCK HILL
Oct. 16, CZ - Prague, KLUB 007 STRAHOV
Oct. 17, DE - Wolfsburg, SICK FEAST/SAUNA
Oct. 18, DE - Oldenburg, WITCH SABBATH FEST
SOVEREIGN released debut album ALTERED REALITIES via Dark Descent Records last year on CD, vinyl, cassette and digital formats.
For fans of : Nekromantheon, early Sepultura, Pestilence, Dark Angel, Demolition Hammer…
Stream the album at https://darkdescentrecords.bandcamp.com/album/altered-realities
Order Altered Realities at:
https://www.darkdescentrecords.com/shop/
https://ddmsuo.eu/
Formed in Oslo in 2018 AD, the band has three releases under their belts: Iron Cast (single 2018), Sovereign (demo, 2019), and Neurotic (EP, 2020). Three years in the making, the time has finally come to complete the set with debut album Altered Realities. The album stands out as a monstrous masterwork of old-school extreme metal ecstasy.
“Altered Realities is a product of an ever-evolving journey we have taken as a band, from our start in 2018 and culminating in the album’s recording in early 2022,” reflects lead guitarist Tommy Jacobsen. He is joined in the band by former Nocturnal Breed band-mate Vidar Fineidet (guitar), alongside drummer Cato Syversrud, and bassist/vocalist Gravskjender.
“We strive to push ourselves, both in terms of speed and technicality, whilst still keeping a groove and dynamic. Our approach to death/thrash is an interplay between fast-paced aggression and a slower, more groove-oriented feel. The lyrical themes of the album mirror events and unrest that happened during the time of writing and is in itself a journey.”
Sovereign is:
Vidar Fineidet - Rhythm Guitars
Cato Syversrud - Drums
Tommy Jacobsen - Lead/Rhythm Guitars
Simen Roher Grong - Bass/Vocals
www.darkdescentrecords.com
www.facebook.com/sovereignnorway
Excerpt –"draws from different wellsprings of death metal, creating a heady concoction that’s viciously demented, technically virtuosic, eerily unearthly, brutally bludgeoning, and as brilliantly glittering as the cover art"
ABYSSALIS - „ADAPTATION“
Genre - Death metal with
technical/brutal elementsFor fans of - Soreption, Eschaton, Fleshbore, Decapitated, Demon King
Abyssalis imbibe various elements of contemporary death metal to concoct music that is at once technical, groovy, and riff-driven. Their previous EP "The Mountain" drew a good deal of attention for doing just that and they've taken things up a notch on their latest release. The songs are carefully structured - they are fast but not rushing through all the time, just so that they can embed themselves in the minds of the listeners. The riffs are catchy and fleshed out, ensuring that they remain memorable, and the delivery is brisk yet impactful. Mac Smith, fresh from his stint in Eschaton, once again does a stellar job doing vocals matching the tone and mood of the music, varying his deep growls with acidic rasps especially in moments of the blackened influences seeping through. "Adaptation" is a solid, enjoyable EP and coupled with their previous material as bonus, the definitive release serves as a fine introduction for this unheralded band that is poised for bigger things in the future.
Line up
Josh Steverson - Guitars
Mac Smith (Eschaton, Apogean) - Vocals and lyrics
Jack Blackburn (Unaligned, Killitorous) - Drums
Cole Daniels (Fleshbore, Unaligned) - Bass
Artwork by Justin Abraham (Inanimate Existence, Equipoise, Arkaik)
Track listing
1. Adaptation
2. Indomitable
3. Pandemonium
4. Senescence
5. Valholl
Release date - September 19th, 2025
https://www.facebook.com/transcendingobscurityrecords
https://www.facebook.com/abyssalis.official
Thanks a lot for your support everyone! Kunal Choksi (label owner) Transcending Obscurity
LES BÂTARDS DU ROI - "LES CHEMINS DE L’EXIL"
Release
date :
October 10, 2025Genre : Melodic Black Metal
Origin: France
Duration: 46min50
Label: Les Acteurs de L’Ombre Productions
Network Distributor: Season of Mist / Plastic Head
Digital Distributor: The Orchard
Tracklist:
1. La Forêt
2. L’Âme sans repos
3. Vers l’Étoile solitaire
4. Le Chevalier au corbeau
5. Ord Vil Merdos
6. Le Val Dormant
7. Les Chemins de l’exil
8. La Chevauchée cadavérique
9. Sous la Couronne de l’Éternité
LES BÂTARDS DU ROI line-up :
Regicide – Founder / Rhythm Guitarist and Lead Singer
Æni – Lead Guitarist and Clean Vocalist
Dæmonicus – Drummer
LES BÂTARDS DU ROI unveil the artwork for *"Les Chemins de l'Exil"*, the band's second album, set to be released on October 10th via Les Acteurs de l’Ombre Productions !
Formed in Orleans in 2022, Les Bâtards du Roi is a melodic black metal band evolving in a medieval framework. Set in a devastated world, this project tells the story of the brothers who committed regicide, the act that plunged the kingdom into decay and torment. From this initial situation, the protagonists embark on a spiritual journey of self-examination in a tortured landscape. This is the story of the beginning of their exile.
With this new album, Les Bâtards du Roi deliver a work as ambitious as it is heart-wrenching, woven with contrasts and tension. Between raw violence and symphonic flights, this record is an exile: a journey through darkness, solitude, and the outer limits of the soul.
At the crossroads of the spiritual and the carnal, between shadow and light, this new album is an offering: raw, mystical, timeless.
Here, Les Bâtards du Roi assert a powerful identity—where medieval breath meets the modern chaos, and where every note echoes like one more step into the unknown.
Formed in Orleans in 2022, Les Bâtards du Roi is a melodic black metal band evolving in a medieval framework. Set in a devastated world, this project tells the story of the brothers who committed regicide, the act that plunged the kingdom into decay and torment. From this initial situation, the protagonists embark on a spiritual journey of self-examination in a tortured landscape. This is the story of the beginning of their exile.
To wander. To search. To flee. To get lost. And to be reborn.
With this new album, Les Bâtards du Roi deliver a work as ambitious as it is heart-wrenching, woven with contrasts and tension. Between raw violence and symphonic flights, this record is an exile: a journey through darkness, solitude, and the outer limits of the soul.
Driven by evocative titles such as “La Forêt”, “L’Âme sans repos”, “Le Val dormant”, and the striking chapter “Ord vil merdos”, the album unfolds a sonic fresco of rare richness. Melodic black metal becomes a language of wandering, opening itself to a wide range of influences: atmospheric passages, dark orchestrations, haunting melodic bursts, and searing fury.
Each track is a fragment of wandering, an echo of lost souls, a cry of despair or a whisper of hope. The album delves into inner landscapes and forgotten realms, haunted by a single quest: for meaning, for origin, or perhaps simply for shelter.
At the crossroads of the spiritual and the carnal, between shadow and light, this new album is an offering: raw, mystical, timeless.
Here, Les Bâtards du Roi assert a powerful identity—where medieval breath meets the modern chaos, and where every note echoes like one more step into the unknown.
Preorders : https://lesacteursdelombre.net/product-category/preorders
https://www.youtube.com/@lesbatardsduroi
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The
new NIHILI LOCUS single from the upcoming album "SEMPER" is "IL
TUO SANGUE PER I MIEI MAIALI" (TR. "YOUR BLOOD FOR MY
PIGS") and we present it with a lyric video on the label YouTube
channel. It is available at: https://youtu.be/R0hyk9EM2cETheir dark music characterized by a melancholic pathos embodied in an obscure sonorous extremism finds here its highest and most definitive expression with a violent mix of oppressive Doom melodies and cold Blackish structures.
The Doomish Black Metal cult act NIHILI LOCUS, thus gives birth to a new chapter from "Semper", an album that more and more is expected to be one of "the next big things" within the Italian Metal scene thanks to a band that has managed to transform the irreparable ravages of time into pure art, making their music simply immortal.
NIHILI LOCUS is coming back!
A name, a cult, the history of Italian extreme music.
"Semper" will be released on September 26th.
You can PRE-ORDER it as LP, CD, Tape, Box at: https://t.ly/VLgvZ
https://linktr.ee/mykingdommusic
https://www.facebook.com/nihililocus
WAR GRAVE – “FREE WILL”
Label: Independent ReleaseRelease date: september 26th 2025
Genre: Heavy Metal
For fans of: Iron Maiden | Judas Priest | Helloween | Primal Fear
With a thousand cuts to our spirit and dignity they attempt to bleed us dry. Their titanic hunger for power and wealth and dominance in all its repugnant forms is never satisfied. While we teach our children to live with honour and integrity they plunder, rape and murder, grasping desperately for more food than they could ever eat, more money than they could ever spend; broken souls sating their every sordid desire and indulging every perversion their vicious little minds can imagine. But we are many and they are few. Never despair and never surrender, never abandon your beliefs and never relinquish the power of your free will!
Free Will is the magnificent debut album from the UK’s War Grave, following boldly in the wake of their critically acclaimed, self titled 2024 EP. Every promise made by that exciting first collection has been fulfilled and every standard surpassed. Beginning with the introductory ‘The Foreshadowing’, which builds atmosphere and anticipation, layer by layer, Free Will then explodes into its title track and an incredible metal ride begins. Fierce energy, superb, soaring vocals, dynamic riffs and rhythms and outstanding solos are unleashed in a glorious celebratory torrent. War Grave are stepping forward as new standard bearers for British metal! From the savage riffs of ‘Night Hunter’ and the uplifting power metal anthem, first single ‘Break These Chains’, to the accomplished, vital and vibrant ‘Only Here And Now’ the consistency of quality that runs throughout Free Will is remarkable. There is not a song on this characterful yet cohesive album that doesn’t deserve holding up for praise. ‘Light ‘Em Up’ is a tragic tale of the old west where the melancholy imagery bleeds through into the music, while ‘Rise Of The Titans’ is a metal colossus that sums up everything that is so appealing and impressive about War Grave. And the guitar solos…throughout the album the lead work is absolutely exemplary, up there with the metal greats. Free Will is a stunning debut album that establishes War Grave as one of the most exciting young bands around today. Watch them fly!
Charlie Wilson Jnr. (Torchbearer, Graven Image etc) at London’s Monolith Studios was once again in charge of capturing the War Grave sound – and Free Will is imbued with all the effervescent energy of the first EP, but with added depth and texture, reflecting the quality and maturity of these new songs. Complete with detailed and intriguing artwork from long term collaborator Heribertus M Miftakhuddin, aka Speedwhore (Dead House, Sunsetter etc), Free Will be released on September 26th…and with new warriors like War Grave stepping into the battle lines, heavy metal will never be defeated!
Line-up:
Roman Kantoch - Vocals
Rich McLean - Bass
Trent Powell - Guitar
Stuart Layne – Guitar/Backing Vocals
Steve Brill - Drums
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Label: Rottweiler RecordsRelease date: september 26th 2025
Genre: Metalcore
For fans of: Neck Of The Woods | Tundra | Bleeding Through | My Place Was Taken
Line up: Christopher Adam – all music, vocals and production/engineering
Solo artist and multi-instrumentalist Christopher Adam joined Rottweiler Records in early 2025 with his Refiner project – a fusion of brutal metalcore, electronics and ambience with Adam’s diverse vocals and unique creative approach. We were promised two EPs and then a full-length album and after February’s Return To Dust EP and May’s Mistake EP it’s now time to bring all Refiner’s output together in one, self-titled album – with a few additional surprises as well…
A brand new introduction, ‘All Aboard’, welcomes the listener to the wild ride that is Refiner – ramping up the tension and excitement before the big, rumbling riffs of ‘Not The End’ come thundering from the speakers. This call for resilience and courage that made such a powerful impact on the Return To Dust EP seems to take on an extra depth in this new setting, as is the case for all these songs. ‘upside uʍop’ from Mistake follows with its brooding electronics, slinky grooves and deep bass punch before ‘Return To Dust’ brings bulldozing heaviness and irresistible melodic choruses together, in a heartfelt call for a return to simple, uncluttered living. A second new piece, ‘Selfish Days’ is up next, full of Adam’s trademark collisions between weight and wistfulness, melody and muscle. It’s perhaps the most memorable song on this entire collection and a great addition to the Refiner canon. The defiantly different and individual ‘Mistake’ closes what will be the digital version of the Refiner album and the first half of the CD. What follows, for the physical issue only, are instrumental versions of every preceding song, each demonstrating their strength and ability to stand proud even without Christopher Adam’s dynamic vocal performances. Rounding things off are a radio edit of ‘Return To Dust’ and ‘God Doesn’t Make Mistakes’, a previously unheard remix of ‘Mistake’. Refiner is an album that is collectively far more than its individual parts, the songs feeding from each other and taking on new and exciting dimensions.
Refiner the album will be available on Rottweiler Records from September 26th and whether it will be your introduction to Christopher Adam’s music, or the culmination of your sonic journey in his company throughout the year, this is essential listening.
https://www.rottweilerrecords.com/
https://www.facebook.com/refinermetal
Format: Digital EP-CD (the physical CD version will be released on 12-12-2025)
Label: Independent Release
For fans of : Hatebreed, Lamb Of God, Caliban and so on……
Behind Bars is a heavy mixture of groovy and thrash metal performed in an explosive and energetic way.
The band formed in late 2015 in Belgium. During the years that followed, the band stood on many national and international stages. Going from small youth club stages to massive ones like Wacken Open Air (Germany).
They can handle every stage and will use every square inch of it!
After a demo (2016), an EP (2017) and a first full-album (2019), the band released their second full-album ‘All in Due Time’ in march 2023 with great reviews and high scores!
Even after almost 10 years they’re still hungry for more and ready to destroy any stage crossing their path.
Definitely worth checking out these guys but be aware, standing still will not be an option!
Line-Up:
Steven Vandermosten: Guitar
Andy Philips: Bassguitar
Bjorn Van Olmen: Drums
Ian Huyskens: Vocals
Tracklist:
01. P.A.I.N.
02. As I Wait For Death
03. Spiral
04. Where Truth Lies
05. Anthem
https://www.facebook.com/behindbars.be
Austin,
TX – Metal outfit LIKE SORROW emerges from the shadows with its
devastating new single “MY STAR OF JOY.” Blending the haunting
bleakness of black metal with the crushing intensity of death metal, this track
strikes at the heart of love, nostalgia, and despair.Through raw lyricism and suffocating soundscapes, “My Star of Joy” takes listeners into a realm where fleeting happiness collides with inevitable decay. Themes of fading passion, fractured memories, and drowning in regret ripple throughout the song, pulling the listener deep into its dark emotional gravity.
Originally born as a solo project, Like Sorrow channels vulnerability and intensity into a work that is both personal and universal—an echo of every soul that has ever reached for light, only to watch it dim into darkness.
With relentless riffs, mournful atmospheres, and an unflinching vocal delivery, “My Star of Joy” is not just a song—it is an experience, a lament, and a ritual for those who find beauty in sorrow.
Fans of : Behemoth, Dark Funeral, and Opeth will find themselves at home in the shadows cast by Like Sorrow’s latest release.
Biography
Emerging from the depths of Austin, Texas, Like Sorrow is the latest chapter in Melodic Black Metal, forged by the visionary Marc Williams. What began as a side project in 2023 has grown into something far greater—an exploration of pure Black Metal, infused with Marc’s signature melodic touch. The result echoes the haunting atmospheres of early Throes of Dawn, Agathodaimon, and hints of Naglfar, weaving together spectral tales, infernal realms, and deep-seated melancholy.
Like Sorrow made its debut in 2023 with the Realm of Despair EP, released digitally and on cassette via Rotting Sun Records. This was followed by four singles throughout late 2023 and 2024, culminating in A Collection of Despair (2023-2024), released on January 22, 2025.
While the project's early tracks strip away the prominent keyboards found in Marc’s other works, this is set to evolve. Future releases will expand upon Like Sorrow’s intense, sorrowful essence, blending bleak, soul-staining darkness with the evocative melodies that define its sound. A harrowing yet captivating journey awaits—one that lingers in the shadows, calling to those who embrace the void.
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For Fans of: Fear Factory, Devin Townsend, Starset, Tesseract, Katatonia, Industrial Metal, Groove Metal, Progressive Metal, Modern Metalcore, Djent, Tech Metal, Death Metal, Alternative Metal
Formed in 1992 in Perm, Russia, GRENOUER are celebrated pioneers of Russian extreme metal and progressive heavy music. Starting with a potent blend of death metal, death’n’roll, black metal, and thrash metal, they have evolved over three decades into a versatile, forward-thinking force that seamlessly fuses crushing riffs, polyrhythmic grooves, complex time signatures, melodic atmospheres, and industrial soundscapes.
Their early demos and EPs like Death of a Bite (1993) and Fiery Swans (1996) quickly established them as underground legends within the ex-USSR and European metal scenes. The 2000s brought a shift toward more experimental and groove-driven sounds, highlighted by breakthrough albums Try (2007) and Lifelong Days (2008), produced by platinum-selling Anssi Kippo (Children of Bodom, Ensiferum). These releases introduced math metal, industrial metal, groove metal, and progressive metalcore elements that broadened their sonic palette.
From 2013 onwards, GRENOUER embraced a modern melodic metal and progressive rock fusion, releasing critically acclaimed albums Blood on the Face (2013), Unwanted Today (2015)—which scored a perfect 10/10 in Powerplay Magazine—and Ambition 999 (2019). The latter featured the viral hit “Alone in the Dark,” amassing over 30 million YouTube views and solidifying their global presence. Their music has been licensed for video games, featured in major metal publications such as Metal Hammer and Rock Hard, and referenced in comic books and dark fantasy literature, underscoring their cross-media impact.
In 2021, side project Grenouer Inc. celebrated their early death metal roots, while the main band continued to innovate by integrating virtuoso guitar work, shredding solos, soaring clean and harsh vocals, tight rhythm sections, industrial electronics, and complex progressive songwriting.
Now proudly signed to premier American metal label Brutal Records, GRENOUER’s tenth studio album, Downtown Dream, heralds a new chapter of artistic growth and worldwide exposure. This album will resonate strongly with fans of djent, tech metal, industrial grooves, melodic death metal, progressive metalcore, and alternative metal.
Available Worldwide November 21, 2025 | Brutal Records / Digital via The Orchard
Tracklist:A New Word
Downtown Dream
Private Contravention
Twilight Knots
Wrapped In A Shroud
Synthetic Mutagen
Destiny Rust
We Are The World We Deserve
A Foe Within
White Lies
The Intersection
Fronted by charismatic vocalist Andrey Ind, GRENOUER deliver powerful live performances characterized by dynamic intensity, stylistic versatility, and magnetic stage presence. Their extensive touring history across Russia and Europe, combined with their ability to blend groove, industrial, tech, progressive, melodic metal, and atmospheric rock elements, makes them a sought-after act for metal festivals, underground venues, and international heavy music circuits.
Downtown Dream is not just an album it’s a testament to GRENOUER’s relentless evolution and dedication to pushing the boundaries of modern metal.
https://www.brutalrecords.com/
http://www.grenouer.com/
Chicago (IL) - Long-running Blackened Melodic Death Metal quartet, WITHERING SOUL, are set to release their fifth album, PASSAGE OF THE ARCANE, November 14 on Liminal Dread Productions!
FFO: Dark Fortress, Windir, Hypocrisy, Dissection, God Dethroned.
Passage of the Arcane is a convergence of blackened atmospheres and sweeping song structures. A mystifying journey that exceeds boundaries while remaining fun and exciting. The overall theme of the album involves human experiences traversing into cursed oblivion. Each song explores its own story, ranging from unexplained disappearances to the supernatural. While variation is abundant within the soundscapes, it is with a cohesive direction. Each chapter takes on its own "passage" through channels of cursed lore and harrowing experiences of the past. A seamless balance of crushingly heavy riffs and chilling melodies.
The album's first single, "Attrition Horizon," is available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3PG2Ul77B_A
The song can also be streamed on : https://witheringsoul.bandcamp.com/track/attrition-horizon
Pre-order Passage of the Arcane: https://witheringsoul.bandcamp.com/album/passage-of-the-arcane
Track
Listing:1. Intro
2. Attrition Horizon
3. Grievance Eludes the Light
4. The Monolith Embodied
5. Gallery of the End
6. Trajectory
7. Among Covetous Eyes
8. Burden of the Valiant
Credits:
Guitars, Vocals - Christopher
Bass Guitar - Joel
Drums - Rick
Guest guitar solo on "Trajectory" by Nick "Exhul" Morgan.
Drums recorded and engineered by Vince Ippolito at Swift Road Studios.
Album mixed and mastered by Dennis Israel at Clintworks Audio.
Cover art by Adam Burke / Nightjar Illustration.
Line-up:
Christopher - Vocals, Guitar
Frank G. - Guitar
Joel - Bass Guitar
Rick - Drums
Bio:
A manifestation in the form of chilling soundscapes, foreboding atmospheres, contagious melodies and tortured chants echoing above an onslaught of calculated percussion. Withering Soul creates a musical elegy that is both majestic and haunting.
Conjured into existence by founding members Christopher (guitars and vocals) and Mykil (former lead vocalist) with the release of their debut album Apparitions of the Surreal in 2004, the band was later featured on "ReUnation - A Tribute to Running Wild" with a cover of "Firebreather" via Germany's Remedy Records earning "Best Song on the Album" by WeRock (SWE). A few years later saw the release of their follow-up album, No Closure via Mortal Music (MVD Distribution). The album promptly landed a spot on Apoch's Metal Review: "Top 50 Albums of 2011."
The band eventually recruited Rick Hernandez on drums and Joel Miller on bass guitar. Following an array of live shows brought the release of their third full length album Adverse Portrait (2015). It was later labeled “Album of the Month” by Metalreviews.com. The band made a few festival appearances such as Full Terror Assault III and Artifact Metal Fest in 2018.
Over the course of the 2020 world shutdown the band resolved to continue forward with Christopher on vocals and released its fourth full length effort Last Contact. The album reached an unprecedented level of acclaim not limited to earning the 3rd spot in World of Metal's top albums of 2021. The band immediately followed up with a busy live schedule both locally and out-of-state including a performance at Legion ov the Order festival in Tacoma, WA, Merciless Metalfest in Nova Scotia, Canada and Desecration Rituals VI and VII in Fort Wayne, IN.
Withering Soul has just recently finished its 5th album to be released at the end of 2025 and plans to continue transcending the boundaries of metal‘s darker genres while maintaining its own distinctive sound and leave its audiences spellbound for more.
https://www.facebook.com/liminaldreadproductions
https://www.youtube.com/user/WITHERINGSOUL
https://www.facebook.com/witheringsoulband
Watch “A Kiss of Death” teaser: https://youtube.com/shorts/K8m8ol9YHyE?feature=share
"Wine For a Tormented Soul" features eight tracks, including the band's previously released singles "Carry Me Home" (Spotify, YouTube), "Heaven Tonight" (Spotify, YouTube) and "Love n Death" (Spotify, YouTube).
Pierre Törnkvist from Scheitan shared the inspiration behind the album, "I am very much looking forward to presenting the new Scheitan album to the audience. The title 'Wine For a Tormented Soul' comes from what music can mean to people that run into hardship in life. Music is my therapy, it is my best friend in dark times. The last 10 years have been a bumpy road with one of my best friends passing away too early as well as my father leaving us from one day to another. Some of the songs have been presented to people as singles, with the upcoming album you can hear them in the context of an album, and also listen to them in a non-digital format such as vinyl which I think is the best way to do it. We will try to come out and play these new songs for you as much as we can."
PRE-ORDER "Wine For a Tormented Soul" via The Circle Music: https://thecirclemusic.gr/product-category/the-circle-releases/?filter_artist-name=scheitan
Tracklisting:1. A Kiss of Death
2. Heaven Tonight
3. Döden är helt underbar
4. Love n Death
5. Every Little Thing
6. Out of Here
7. Carry Me Home
8. Dream Away
"Wine For a Tormented Soul" follows Scheitan's 2024 album "Songs for the Gothic People" (The Circle Music) and their return after a 24-year hiatus. Having formed in 1996 by Pierre Törnkvist, Scheitan began with black metal roots but evolved to define their current gothic rock sound and continue to build on their sound. Their previous albums, including 1999's "Nemesis" (Century Media) have garnered a reputation as hidden gems within the genre.
https://thecirclemusic.gr/
https://www.facebook.com/The-Circle-Music-109161897443413/
https://www.scheitan.se/
https://www.facebook.com/scheitanofficial
From
The Blade of Seattle, HYPERSTRIKE erupts with today's
release of debut album, HIGH RISK!A high-octane collision of anthemic clean vocals, bone-crushing riffs, punk-fueled drum fire, and the razor edge of melodic death metal, Hyperstrike deliver danger with every track. This is metal built like an action movie soundtrack: explosive, relentless, and larger than life.
Explosive. Relentless. Unstoppable. This is the soundtrack to chaos.
“Meltdown” — the core goes critical, and the blast is unstoppable.
“Leaving You Again” — love is a weapon… and heartbreak is the trigger.
“High Risk” — play the game, roll the dice… win it all, or lose your life.
“Shadowbound” — where the darkness hunts… and only the cursed survive.
“Warning Shot” — one bullet in the chamber… and mania in his eyes.
“Slug City” — neon streets, blood on the asphalt… nobody gets out alive.
“Steel Heart” — forged in fire, unbreakable, unstoppable.
“Slowman” — you can’t outrun fate… when death walks at your speed.
“King of the Slain” — one battlefield, one crown… and a throne of bones.
“Savage Sword” — sharpened for vengeance, raised for the final strike.
As if that weren't enough, Hyperstrike has released the demo for the official Hyperstrike video game! Play the game demo here while anticipating the album, just over the horizon. https://hyperstrike.itch.io/hyperstrike-game-demo
Track Listing:
1. Meltdown
2. Leaving You Again
3. High Risk
4. Shadowbound
5. Warning Shot
6. Slug City
7. Steel Heart
8. Slowman
9. King of the Slain
10. Savage Sword
Credits:
Cover art - Mark Richards (Heavy Hand)
Produced, Mixed, and Mastered by Ben “Chop Daddy” Bennett
Lyrics and music by Hyperstrike.
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
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.
https://www.youtube.com/@HyperstrikeBandOfficial
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Birmingham (AL) - Ten years after its initial release and in honored celebration of the band’s fifteenth anniversary of existence, Boris Records is proud to announce today's exclusive vinyl reissue of ECTOVOID’S long out of print sophomore full-length album, DARK ABSTRACTION. The limited reissue comes in two versions – plain black and marbled purple.
Purchase/Stream: https://borisrecords.bandcamp.com/album/dark-abstraction-reissue
The band’s most recent full length recording and tragically the last to feature the band’s late founding guitarist Michael Stewart, Dark Abstraction, was originally released in 2015 on CD by Polish label Hellthrasher Productions and LP by Swedish label Blood Harvest Records. A massive step forward in every way from the outfit’s well regarded if unpolished debut album, Dark Abstraction represented an energetic, riff-focused, and creative spin on the cavernous blackened death metal sound that was flooding the scene in copious amounts in the mid-2010’s. With eight varied and memorable tracks, a greatly improved production, and an ever-advancing sense of expression and craftsmanship from all instruments, this was the sound of a young band stepping out of their formative beginnings and emerging confidently as the established and respected outfit they are known as today.
Boris Records is excited to bring this under-appreciated work of death metal darkness back to the public consciousness - Ectovoid’s exhumation from the forgotten graves is long overdue.
Track
Listing:1. Obscure Altars
2. Visions of Reflective Decay
3. Mental Netherworlds
4. Precipice of Absolute Chaos
5. Rituals of Hallucination
6. The Expanse Between Slumber and Death
7. A Prisoner of Paradox
8. Spawned from Unending Mystery
Credits:
Recorded in Autumn 2014 by Joshua Freemon at Dead Sound Studios.
Mixed by Joshua Freemon.
Mastered by Damian Herring at Subturranean Watchtower Studios.
Cover art by Bartlomiej Kurzok.
Line up
C.B. – Bass/Vocals
M.S. – Guitar
C.M. – Drums
https://www.facebook.com/borisrecordsatl/
https://www.facebook.com/ectovoid/
Label: H-MusicRelease date: october 17th 2025
Genre: Symphonic Metal
For fans of: Epica | Leaves’ Eyes | After Forever | Sirenia
My past is a place of shadows, of formative monsters that I have tried to run from but never left behind. They have shaped me and I have allowed them to. They gave me a structure, a framework and a shield. But you have unlocked each door that I have closed about my heart and let the light shine upon a version of myself I had almost forgotten. And I must make him stronger. I must draw him from the dark until he can stand beside you and let the monsters crumble into dust and become lost upon the wind. I must heal this broken mind…
After the powerful impact of their In this Silence EP, released in the summer, innovative Hungarian symphonic metal troupe Meteora are now set to unveil the second part in a previously announced trilogy of EPs – Broken Mind. While Atanathos webzine hailed In this Silence for setting “a new standard for contemporary symphonic metal”, Broken Mind manages to surpass that intriguing release, sounding even more accomplished, assured and supremely confident. Meteora are ready to lead us further into their kingdom of romance, magic, tragedy and hope.
Devil dancing keys over dark and storm-tossed riffs, fierce energy and grand drama usher in Broken Mind’s first single and opening, title track. Composer and keyboard player Atilla Király describes the song as having “a really special place in all of our hearts” and its wonderful melodies and powerfully contrasting vocal styles make for a dynamic and thrilling beginning to this new collection of songs. ‘Morningstar’ follows, slipping from enchanting melodies to driving, heavy sections with rampant guttural vocals, the sublimely managed shifts in mood and tempo epitomising the Meteora sound. There is so much happening in these songs that they feel like true symphonies, with surprises and secrets revealed keeping you on the edge of your seat. ‘Elysion’ seems to step from the pages of history with its lilting melody, transportative and emotive and Atilla Király takes the vocal lead on this darkly hued power metal piece, his rich, smooth tones working to exemplary affect. Broken Mind’s crowning glory however comes with its final, epic track. A drama worthy of a stage play, ‘In My Name’ evolves into ever more splendid forms, layers of sound are added, layer upon layer and all three vocalists are at their superlative best. Featuring some truly excellent riffs and a sense of real depth and substance, ‘In My Name’ is surely one of Meteora’s greatest ever songs. Broken Mind is an immensely satisfying and rewarding sonic experience that leaves the listener with a feeling of incredible anticipation for what the final part of this trilogy of EPs may bring…
Working with recording engineer Balázs Pálfi (Türböwitch etc) and utilising the mixing and mastering skills of Nino Helfrich (Thrash Cult, Traces Of A Life etc), Dmitry Kim (Khors, Arhat etc) and Joel Wanasek (Machine Head, Carnation, Dååth etc) Meteora have captured the perfect sound for Broken Mind – textured, powerful and resonant – while the impactful EP cover art was brought to life by Dronicon Films (Swallow The Sun, Katatonia, October Tide etc). The ‘Broken Mind’ single is available now, accompanied by a video created in association with Kill Monday Management and the full EP will arrive on October 17th via H-Music Hungary.
Line-up:
Noémi Holló – vocals
Máté Fülöp – bass, growls
Gábor Kása – drums
Dániel Baranya – guitars
Dániel Schreiber – guitars
Atilla Király – keys, vocals
Backing vocals from the Meteora choir – assembled and conducted by Ádám Attila Kurucz
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New single from BILL CLOVE ("LOOMING AGAINST WAVERING LIGHT" out from "THROUGH SHADOW TO FIRE" album) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wKDk3OAWzWM
Emerging from the rolling plains of Iowa, United States, Bill Clove is a one‑man symphonic death metal project that blends relentless aggression with sweeping orchestral grandeur. In 2022 he unveiled Perilous Passage, an album forged from a lifelong love of metal, classical composition, and cinematic soundtracks. Though he first picked up a guitar in a church youth group hammering out surf rock riffs, Bill quickly gravitated toward heavier, more complex music.
Drawing inspiration from genre‑defining acts such as Shadow of Intent, Inferi, and Aephanemer, he weaves baroque and neoclassical virtuosity into a wall of crushing guitars and drums.
Balancing a career as a dentist and family life, Bill remains a relentless creator, constantly composing new material for his next release. Stay tuned for upcoming songs, videos, and behind‑the‑scenes glimpses of his creative process on Bandcamp, Facebook, and YouTube.
https://youtube.com/@clovewilliam
https://facebook.com/billclovemusic
ARS ONIRICA – “2.5 NIGHTTIME” (EP)
Label: Ardua MusicRelease date: october 24th 2025
Genre: Melodic Doom/Death Metal
For fans of: Anathema | The Gathering | Tiamat | Ghostheart Nebula
Line-up: Alessandro Sforza – All music and vocals
As the sky shifts through its kaleidoscope of colours, gradually slipping into darker hues and the stars emerge from hiding, a dusting of distant diamonds across the velvet canopy, I sink down into the welcoming arms of sleep. I cross the bridge of dreams beneath the watching eyes of the moon and a journey, forgotten in daylight hours, begins anew…
Briefly existing as a full band in the early 2000s, producing one demo, Utopia: A Winternight’s Traveller in 2004, Ars Onirica was reborn as the solo project of Alessandro Sforza in 2018. Two superbly crafted albums of melodic doom/death – I: Cold and II: Lost – have established Ars Onirica as a name synonymous with imaginative, enthralling music and now the next chapter in this story of enchantment and revelation is about to begin. Despite, as its title suggests, being an interlude between albums, 2.5 Nighttime is a sublime work, rich in wonders and overflowing with magic, that is destined to become a treasured part of Ars Onirica’s unfolding discography. Opening track, ‘Dusk (An Ode To The Stars)’ entwines gently emotive vocals and guitars like whispered incantations to transport the listener to the deeply dreaming world of Ars Onirica, opening the gateway to the remarkable three part title track which forms the heart of this EP. ‘Nighttime Part I’ blossoms around you, all enveloping and lifts you, weightless, to the stars before the momentous weight and power of ‘Nighttime Part II (Your Silence Around Me) is unveiled. With vast chords and cascading notes leading into fiercely emotive harsh vocals alongside quiet, yet equally compelling clean vocals, the dream walks the boundaries between light and dark. ‘…Part III’ brings a sense of urgency and an almost blackened aura, but always juxtaposed with the warmth and beauty that run through this EP like unifying threads of gold. The contrasts and dynamics are stunning, yet smoothly blended, the shifts of scene as perfect as the changing scenarios of a dream. And finally, ‘Dawn’ provides a sweetly languorous awakening, the experiences of the hours of darkness drifting apart like gossamer threads as the sun rises, delivering a perfectly formed sense of conclusion and completeness. 2.5 Nighttime is a remarkable, immersive creation to be savoured and experienced again and again.
Recorded, mixed and mastered at Blue Ocean Recording Studio by Alessandro Sforza in partnership with Lorenzo Carlini of Black Therapy and Invernoir, who also worked on I:Cold and II: Lost, every nuance of 2.5 Nighttime’s layered and textured compositions can be fully appreciated. And with Disturbing Grace Design supplying one of those rare pieces of cover art that perfectly captures the spirit and soul of the music within, every contributing element has combined to make this release something truly special. Ardua Music will unveil 2.5 Nighttime on October 24th and the dream will begin once more.
https://www.arduamusic.com/
https://www.facebook.com/ArsOnirica/
The Dark Americana outfit :SKULL & DAWN: will release their second full-length album, “THE HARVEST”, on 17 October 2025 through The Circle Music.
The upcoming album “The Harvest” dives deep into a mysterious world of Southern Gothic horror, featuring songs about dead lovers, serial killers, lone cowboys, and lost souls. The album blends the band's neofolk past with a true Americana sound and a Southern Gothic atmosphere.
The Circle Music said: “Although at first glance the style of :Skull & dawn: might seem out of step with The Circle's previous releases, for some inexplicable yet undeniable reason, The Harvest felt destined (from the moment of its creation) to be released by us.
“It’s not just the fact that :Skull & dawn: have shared the stage with several of The Circle’s artists during live performances; it’s the very atmosphere of the album itself. From the very first listen, we all had the same instinctive reaction: The Harvest had to be released by us. There was simply no other way.”
“The Harvest” will be released in digital and CD formats, with the CD version including two bonus tracks: "Kingdom of the Corn (Live)" and "St. James Infirmary (Live)". A limited edition black LP (250 copies) and a limited edition gold LP (250 copies) with a printed insert will also be available.
Guests on the album include Okoi Thierry Jones (Bölzer), Perikis Tikof (Opened Paradise), Ioanna Noir Zacharopoulou (Glitter Grotesque) and Vasso Jism.
Founded in 1999 under a different name as a trio in Athens, Greece, the band started by creating industrial noise music using hammers and electric screwdrivers. From 2002 to 2009, they embraced the heritage of Old Europe and folk instruments under the name Défilé des Âmes. They released the full-length LP Lust & Stone, a split EP, and several DIY EPs. They also collaborated with notable artists like Sieben.
The band reformed in 2009 as :Skull & dawn:, shifting their sound to be influenced by the American South. Their debut album, Zombie Horses (2016), fused their industrial roots with American folklore, creating a sound inspired by artists like The Bad Seeds and Hank 3. They have maintained a strong live presence over the years, performing with a wide range of artists, including Jarboe, Chelsea Wolfe and Psychic TV.
https://www.facebook.com/skullanddawn
Wormholedeath is proud to announce the signing of Swedish melodic death metal icons IMPERIAL DOMAIN to its global roster. The band’s highly anticipated new full-length album, PORTENTUM, will see the light of day on 14 November 2025, ushering in a bold new era for this seasoned force from Uppsala.
To mark this milestone, Imperial Domain has unleashed their crushing new single “HISTORY REPEATING”, accompanied by a striking official music video that captures the band’s trademark mix of aggression, atmosphere, and melodic depth.
Stream “History Repeating”: https://orcd.co/hrsingle
“We are proud to announce that we have signed with Wormholedeath! This marks an exciting new chapter for the band, and we are thrilled to join forces with a label that shares our passion and vision for our music,” the band states. “Our upcoming album Portentum explores dark historical and contemporary themes—from ancient omens to modern dystopias. It’s a record born from reflection, unrest, and unrelenting creative fire. We can’t wait to share this body of work with you all and begin this new era together with Wormholedeath.”
With Portentum, Imperial Domain delve deep into humanity’s cyclical nature. From the ominous tension of the title track to the brutal realism of “History Repeating” and the bleak futurism of “New World Order,” the band carves a sonic path through the ruins of civilization—past, present, and speculative.
About Imperial Domain
Founded in the mid-90s, Imperial Domain quickly made waves in the Swedish death metal underground with their debut demo The Final Chapter (1995), followed by In the Ashes of the Fallen (1996)—a release that earned them national acclaim. Their full-length debut In the Ashes of the Fallen (1998) on Pulverised Records marked the band as a rising force, followed by the critically acclaimed The Ordeal (2003) via Konqueror Records.
After a brief hiatus and the tragic loss of vocalist Tobias Heideman in 2014, the band reemerged stronger than ever with The Deluge (2016), reaffirming their place in the melodic death metal pantheon. Now, Imperial Domain return with Portentum—an album that’s as uncompromising as it is thought-provoking.
Line-Up
Peter Laitinen Sundström – Guitar
Philip Borg – Guitar
Andreas Öman – Vocals
Mattias Hansson – Bass
Alvaro Svanerö – Drums
Tracklist
01 History Repeating
02 The Die Is Cast
03 The Legacy
04 New World Order
05 Fragment Of A Dream
06 Portentum
07 Retribution
08 Into Oblivion
Pre-save "Portentum": https://orcd.co/portentum
www.facebook.com/imperialdomain.se
www.imperialdomain.se
This highly anticipated follow-up to their critically acclaimed 2024 debut, Lightning Spawn, promises a darker and more mature sound, showcasing the band's evolving artistry and the addition of a second guitar player to
their lineup.
Comprised
of seasoned musicians from notable acts such as Adarrak, Killing
Darlings, Embers of Oblivion, Epinikion, and Primal Charge,
their unique blend of heavy, stoner, and doom metal has resonated with fans
worldwide, setting the stage for Spiritual Chains to be a significant
release.Spiritual Chains was recorded across various studios in North America and Europe, a testament to Thorndale's commitment to sonic excellence. Jeff Henson (Duel) lends his talent to the album, featuring a guest solo on the track "Exiles and Masters”. The album was mixed and mastered by Rickard Bengtsson and Stafan Karlsson at Sweetspot Studios in Halmstad, Sweden (Arch Enemy, Spiritual Beggars).
“If you hear a touch of the familiar here and there, that’s exactly what it is. Hints, reminders that there were Giants of Metal long ago, and that the fire of those forebears continues to burn bright in talented musicians today from the scene." - Billy Goate (Doomed & Stoned)
Track Listing:
1 - Veins of the Phoenix
2 - Battles Fought in Vain
3 - Gods of Pain
4 - Twenty Thousand Souls
5 - Spiritual Chains
6 - Exiles and Masters
Album Credits:
Cover Art - Costin Chioreanu.
Jeff Henson - guest guitar on "Exiles and Masters".
All music by Thorndale.
All lyrics by Gustavo Valderrama and Zigor Munoz.
Produced by Thorndale.
Recorded locally in Austin, Texas; Scarborough, Ontario and Haarlem and Den Haag, Netherlands across 2024 and 2025.
Mixed and mastered by Rickard Bengtsson and Stafan Karlsson at Sweetspot Studios in Halmstad, Sweden.
Line-Up:
Gustavo Valderrama - Vocals
Peter Shannon - Guitars
Maarten Jungschläger - Guitars
Zigor Munoz - Bass
Guest musician: Rob Stone - Drums
Bio:
Thorndale is a stoner/doom metal band from The Netherlands, formed by experienced musicians from the European and North American metal scenes. Known for their powerful sound, Thorndale has quickly established themselves as a force to be reckoned with in the heavy music landscape. Members include Gustavo Valderrama (Killing Darlings, Headcrusher, Adarrak), Peter Shannon (Primal Charge), Maarten Jungschläger (Embers of Oblivion, Epinikion), and Zigor Munoz (Adarrak, Ferkaad).
https://www.youtube.com/@thorndalemusic
https://thorndalelegions.com/
https://www.facebook.com/thorndaleofficial
Hier ist das neue und offizielle DARKNESS Video
zum Album "DEATH SQUAD CHRONICLES, welches am 26.09.2025 im
Handel sein wird. https://youtu.be/2-XYGKhnCnE?si=gz5NkHyBB-QACWQ6
Mit dem Video lädt Euch die Band ein, an der "40. Jahre Darkness Geburtstagsfeier" teilzuhaben. Aber nicht vergessen "Last Round Is On Us" .Danke und liebe Grüße .
Veröffentlichung Am 31. Oktober vierzehn der besten Punk-Bands der Welt covern ihre Lieblingssongs von Motörhead, darunter Rancid, Pennywise, The Bronx, GBH, Fear
Plus: Eine bisher unveröffentlichte Kollaboration von Motӧrhead & The Damned zu deren Klassiker "Neat, neat, neat"
Das neue Video zu "Neat, Neat, Neat" ansehen und das Album hier vorbestellen – https://motorhead.lnk.to/killedbydeaf
Heavy Metal und Punkrock! Man kann mit Fug und Recht behaupten, dass diese beiden lauten Tribes mittlerweile viel gemeinsam haben – oft verschmelzen sie miteinander, sind kaum noch voneinander zu unterscheiden und bringen ihre eigenen Bastard-Nachkommen hervor. Aber das war nicht immer so. Es gab tatsächlich eine Zeit, in der eher mit den Fäusten geprügelt als gegrüßt wurde und Bier eher geworfen als geteilt wurde – außer wenn es um Motörhead ging. Das war die einzige Band, auf die wir uns alle einigen konnten. Die einzige Band, die wirklich uns gehörte!
Aber während Motörheads Auswirkung auf den Metal schon lange anerkannt ist, sollte ihr Einfluss auf den Punk, insbesondere auf die zweite Welle nach den Sex Pistols, nicht unterschätzt werden. Ursache und Wirkung: So einfach ist das. Und so verhält es sich auch mit Hunderten, Tausenden anderen Bands, die alle durch Motörhead schneller, dreckiger, lauter und besser geworden sind. Nirgendwo ist das so deutlich wie im Punkrock. Und das liegt daran, dass Motörhead im Grunde genommen eine Punkrock-Band waren.
Lemmy sagte einmal: “Die Punks liebten uns. Der einzige Grund, warum wir nicht zu ihnen gehörten, war, dass wir lange Haare hatten, also mussten wir natürlich Heavy Metal sein. So war die Denkweise. Aber viele Kids hörten uns ohne ein Bild zu sehen und dachten daher, wir seien eine Punkband.”
Auf den vierzehn Tracks dieses Albums mit dem cleveren Titel “Killed By Deaf” hört man eine liebevolle Hommage an Motörhead von einigen der größten und angesehensten Punkrock-Bands. Größen wie Rancid, Pennywise, Lagwagon, GBH, The Bronx und FEAR steuern allesamt raue Versionen ihrer Lieblingssongs von Motörhead bei... und auch aufstrebende Newcomer wie Slaughterhouse sind dabei, denn seien wir ehrlich: Motörhead haben immer die Underdogs geliebt und unterstützt.
Lemmy und Motörhead werden nicht umsonst mit einem eigenen Bereich im Punk Rock Museum in Las Vegas geehrt. Lange bevor sie “God Save The Queen” von den Sex Pistols auf “We Are Motörhead” coverten und lange bevor sie “R.A.M.O.N.E.S” für das Album “1916” als Hommage an New Yorks Elite schrieben, teilten Motörhead die Bühne mit Bands wie The Damned, wie sie es im Laufe der Jahre noch viele Male tun sollten. Verdammt, Lemmy schloss sich sogar The Damned an (als sie noch The Doomed hießen), wenn auch nur für kurze Zeit, spielte einige mittlerweile berüchtigte Konzerte und übernahm den Bass auf einigen Studiotracks. Da passt es nur zu gut, dass der einzige Nicht-Motörhead-Song auf diesem Album aus der Zeit stammt, als er sich 2002 erneut mit ihnen zusammentat, um eine bisher unveröffentlichte und mitreißende Version des Klassikers “Neat Neat Neat” von The Damned aufzunehmen.
„Killed By Deaf – A Punk Tribute To Motörhead’ erscheint am 31. Oktober 2025 als LP, CD und in digitaler Form. Die vollständige Trackliste findet sich unten. Aktuelle Neuigkeiten und Updates gibt es auf www.iMotorhead.com
Trackliste
1. Pennywise – Ace Of Spades
2. Rancid – Sex & Death
3. The Bronx – Over The Top
4. Lagwagon – Rock ‘N’ Roll
5. FEAR – The Chase Is Better Than The Catch
6. GBH – Bomber
7. Murphy’s Law – Stay Clean
8. Slaughterhouse – Love Me Like A Reptile
9. The Casualties – The Hammer
10. Anti-Nowhere League – Born To Raise Hell
11. Love Canal – Voices In The Sky
12. Soldiers Of Destruction – Overkill
13. Wisdom In Chains – Iron Fist
14. Motӧrhead & The Damned – Neat, Neat, Neat
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbPCDmtTU-W4SdA8abZtWpA
https://imotorhead.com/
https://www.facebook.com/OfficialMotorhead/
Växjö,
Sweden – September 2025 – Swedish heavy metal force A.Y.M proudly
presents the release of their brand-new EP ARE YOU READY, now
available worldwide on all digital platforms.
Formed in Växjö in 2023, A.Y.M brings together five seasoned musicians from the Swedish hard rock and heavy metal circuit: Alex Vince (vocals), Oskar Hollingsworth (guitar), Tony Pettersson (guitar), Christoffer Elofsson (bass), and Johan Svensson (drums).
With many shows under their belts across Sweden, Europe, and beyond, the members of A.Y.M have united under one mission: to prove that heavy metal is very much alive. Their sound blends powerful riffs, thunderous rhythms, and undeniable hooks—crafted to make audiences bang their heads and sing along in unison.
"Are You Ready" EP captures the raw energy of the band’s live presence while delivering sharp songwriting and anthemic choruses. Featuring tracks like “We Wear the Crown” and the title track “Are You Ready”, the record embodies everything fans crave from modern heavy metal: power, passion, and authenticity.
Watch the videos:
“We Wear The Crown” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YK_9iYYBvqw
“Are You Ready” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EyWxUqHNQ5o
https://www.youtube.com/@A.Y.MOfficial
https://aym-band.bandcamp.com/
The neoclassical melodic death force BURNED IN EFFIGY has released the official music video for "MASQUERADE," the second single off their forthcoming new album, TYRANNUS AETERNUM.
The band comments on the concept behind the song.
"This quick-paced track is themed by lyrics inspired by Edgar Allen Poe's Masque of the Red Death, in which nobles host a masquerade in a secluded abbey, hoping to avoid a plague that is decimating the general population. Musically, this is one of our fastest and most melodic songs on the new album. The music video, made by Alex Zarek, encompasses a romantic demise while dancing with death."
BURNED IN EFFIGY has tapped Slam Worldwide for the exclusive world premiere of "Masquerade." Watch the video now at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QPbKriPrHeE
Rising from the heart of the Midwest metal scene, this Chicago-based quintet has announced a fall release for their much-anticipated second full-length, Tyrannus Aeternum. Following the 2022 release of their debut album, Rex Mortem, BURNED IN EFFIGY has sharpened their sound to a lethal edge. The result is an 11-track onslaught that blends the band’s skillful musicianship and technicality with volcanic brutality.
Tyrannus Aeternum is set for release on October 31. Pre-orders the album now at https://burnedineffigy.bandcamp.com/album/tyrannus-aeternum
Tracklist:
1) Befouled Benefaction
2) Retribution
3) Masquerade
4) Procession
5) Wage of Exile
6) Sacrificial Seance
7) Monstrosity Reborn
8) Gallows Hymn
9) The Racking
10) Crown Crusher
11) Citadel
Tyrannus Aeternum was recorded at Beal Audio and Bricktop Recording, with production, engineering and mixing by Jordan Beal. Orchestration and keyboards on the album were provided by Graham Southern. Album artwork by Timon Kokott.
Bio:
BURNED IN EFFIGY’s roots date back to 2017. In January 2022, the band independently released its debut album Rex Mortem, which was highly acclaimed by leading heavy music media and led to the band sharing the stage with iconic acts such as ORBIT CULTURE, OBSCURA, and REVOCATION.
A must for listeners of acts such as THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER and INFERI, with the band’s attention to virtuosity and intensity in equal measure, the effort and accomplishment of the band’s debut led to being talent scouted. With work on the band's sophomore album complete, BURNED IN EFFIGY aims to take its signature melodic death metal sound across the US, and in time, the world. The search for total conquest continues.
Line-up:
Mark “Smedy” Smedbron - Vocals
Steve Bacakos - Guitar
Mike Hisson - Guitar
Matt Watkins - Bass
Eddie Dec - Drums
https://www.youtube.com/@BurnedinEffigy
https://www.facebook.com/burnedineffigyofficial
Athens, Greece; 11 September 2025: THE MAGUS, the Luciferian project helmed by Necromantia co-founder and ex-Rotting Christ musician The Magus, has revealed the first details about the second album, “DAEMONOSOPHIA”.
The
new album, which will be released in early 2026, promises a more
aggressive
and dynamic sound compared to the previous album,
“ΒΥΣΣΟΔΟΜΩΝΤΑΣ”,
while
keeping the devouring dark atmosphere the project’s music is
known for. The
album's sound has some unexpected and diabolically diverse moments that
will
make listeners feel uneasy.
For the album cover art, The Magus collaborated with Mexican artist Nestor Avalos, known for his work with numerous bands, including Exodus, Deicide and Rotting Christ. The artwork is an Infernal Triptych that portrays six infernal entities: Lucifer/Samael, Leviathan/Tiamat, and Belial/Satan. Nestor created a majestic painting of infernal wisdom and occult meanings, giving prominence to the Luciferian tradition and the music of the album.
Read The Magus’ statement in full:
“Disciples, we are revealing to you the cover, title and track-list of our second opus: Daemonosophia! An album that proves that pure truth and infinite wisdom is to be found NOT above but below…..
“Musically, it is more edgy and vengeful than our first album. More aggressive and dynamic, but at the same time retaining the devouring dark atmosphere our music always has. Of course, there are some diabolically diverse moments that will surprise and will make you feel uneasy, but this is the beauty of making intelligent art… The Era of Satan Rising ……or The Era of Lucifer Rising……
“For the cover, we decided to work with the notoriously talented artist from Mexico, Mr Nestor Avalos, known for his work with EXODUS, DEICIDE, NECROMANTIA, MELECHESH, ROTTING CHRIST, VARATHRON, KREATOR, DARK FUNERAL, SACRAMENTUM etc.
“It is an Infernal Triptychon. Portraying six (yes) infernal entities: Lucifer / Samael in the centre, Leviathan / Tiamat to the left and Belial / Satan to the right. Each of them portraying its qualities and all the six in three lead to one. We were working for months together to achieve the perfect result in the finest detail. Nestor himself is involved in the occult arts so he understood perfectly what we wanted, and indeed, he created a majestic painting of infernal wisdom and occult meanings, giving prominence to the Luciferian tradition and the music of the album!
“You will be able to discover all the available versions of the album and the first samples of our music in a few weeks…until then….WE RISE FROM THE DEPTHS”
Tracklist:
1. Pseudoprophetae
2. Daemonosophia
3. Magia Obscura
4. The Era of Lucifer Rising
5. Amelia
6. The six in three is all One
7. The Pact
8. The Chapel of Iniquities
9. La Llorona Negra
The Magus was formed in 2022, following the dissolution of the legendary Greek black metal band Necromantia, which The Magus co-founded. He decided to end Necromantia after the death of his bandmate Baron Blood in 2019, releasing a final album, “To the Depths We Descend”, in 2021 as a tribute. For this new project, The Magus brought in long-time collaborators El on guitars and Maelstrom on drums.
https://thecirclemusic.gr/
https://www.facebook.com/The-Circle-Music-109161897443413/
https://www.themagus666.com/
https://www.facebook.com/themagus666
LEFT
HAND BLACK – “ LEFT HAND BLACK 3: DEATH CAN'T KEEP US APART”
The Circle Music have signed the electrifying Swedish horrorpunk band Left Hand Black. Hailing from Gothenburg, this quartet, consisting of veterans of the local music scene, will release their third full-length album, "Left Hand Black 3: Death Can't Keep Us Apart", in September.
Formed in the spring of 2019 on an island just outside Gothenburg, Left Hand Black brings together the formidable talents of Hans Hagström and Jonathan Jansson (formerly of The Dead Next Door) with Johan Hansson and Anton Zachrisson (from Overdrive Solution). Their sound is a potent brew of old-school melodic horror punk and rock, drawing inspiration from iconic bands such as Misfits, Ramones and Bad Religion.
Johan Hansson of Left Hand Black said: “I have followed Maria and The Circle Music since the first release, and with her passion for the music and what she does for the bands, this is a dream come true. We are super excited to be part of the TCM family.”
Left Hand Black have carved a reputation with their previous releases: their self-titled debut in 2020 via Wolverine Records and their 2022 follow-up, "Lower Than Satan" through Sunny Bastard Records/Sick Taste Records. Now, with "Left Hand Black 3: Death Can't Keep Us Apart" they aim to solidify their position as purveyors of infectious horror-infused punk anthems. As the band have declared: "We prove that we can write hits and are an insanely good live band that takes no prisoners and celebrates a hellish party with you in the graveyard."
"Left Hand Black 3: Death Can't Keep Us Apart" was recorded at Welfare Sounds studios in March 2024 by Per Stålberg and Kalle Lilja, who also produced the album alongside the band. The mixing was done by Per Stålberg, Kalle Lilja, and Mario Dahmen, and mastered by Mario Dahmen at Liquid Aether Audio. The album boasts guest appearances from Nim Vind, who lends his vocals and lead guitar prowess to the title track, "Death Can't Keep Us Apart" and Per Stålberg, who contributes guest vocals on "Why Do I Kill Everything I Love". Adding an eerie touch is Mario Dahmen on the organ for "Doomed Romance On A Summer Night".
The striking visual elements of the album are brought to life with layout design by Bernd Gunwald, the cover art by Frank Walls, and atmospheric band photos captured by Ola Åkerborn with assistance from Kyra Fiedler Wretmarks Foto.
The band said: “We’re very proud of this album. We think we’ve succeeded in creating something new with the songs while still maintaining the same red thread as in our previous records. All the guys in the band make outstanding contributions, each leaving their unique mark on the songs. Hans sings better than ever. Anton's rhythmic drumming makes even the dead want to dance, Johan holds the foundation like the pillars of the Brooklyn Bridge, and Jonathan flutters on his guitar like a never-before-seen bird species from the depths of the Amazon.”
Tracklist:
1. Murder on my mind again
2. I walk the city
3. Death can´t keep us apart
4. Damned love
5. Wolf's eye
6. Breeding ground for the lost souls
7. Doomed romance on a summer night
8. In the center of my heart
9. All these monsters
10. Six feet under ground
11. Each dawn I die
12. Divided by the pain
13. Why do I kill everything I love
14. Octopussy From Outer Space (Bonus Track)
https://www.facebook.com/Lefthandblackhorrorpunk/
AUTUMN
TEARS – “CROWN OF THE CLAIRVOYANT”
Neoclassical and darkwave veterans Autumn Tears will release their new album, “Crown of the Clairvoyant”, on 22 September via The Circle Music. This new work is a continuation of the concept started with their 2023 album, “Guardian of the Pale”.
“Crown of the Clairvoyant” features a fully orchestrated classical ensemble and full choir. The album includes contributions from original Autumn Tears composer, pianist, and lyricist Ted Tringo, classical and opera duet Caroline Joy Clarke and Darren Clarke (Trovatori), singer-songwriter Tamar Singer (Zeresh, Cruel Wonders, Necromishka), and violinist and violist Sanja Smileska. The album also features a guest appearance by Francesca Nicoli from the Italian neoclassical band Ataraxia.
The album will be available as a digital download, a limited CD jewel case package with a CD-exclusive bonus track, and a limited vinyl package which includes a 12-page illustrated lyric book and a vinyl-exclusive bonus track.
Ted Tringo of Autumn Tears commented on the upcoming release: "This album represents a significant undertaking for us, expanding on themes from our previous work with a broader musical palette. We are grateful for the contributions of all the musicians and vocalists involved, and we look forward to sharing 'Crown of the Clairvoyant' with our listeners."
https://www.facebook.com/TheTrueAutumnTears/
Finally, more LYCANTHROPIC CHANTS label activities; don’t miss Sick Feast 2025 this October; catch CRYPTIC BROOD on their upcoming European tour plus, come to our local shows in Wolfsburg (Germany)! Exciting times ahead - stay tuned for more via www.lycanthropic.de
Let's enter the dungeon:
HALLUCINATE
/ JADE SPLIT-7"
out now!
Dive into the abyss with HALLUCINATE, whose raw, suffocating death metal claws through the earth’s bowels, summoning visions of cosmic horror and existential decay. Following their critically acclaimed “From The Bowels Of The Earth” (Caligari Records), they return with a relentless sonic assault—unfiltered, unholy, and utterly consuming.
On the flip side, JADE weaves a spell of haunting elegance, blending blackened doom with dreamlike melancholy. Fresh from the enigmatic “Mysteries Of A Flowery Dream” (Pulverised Records), their ethereal riffs and spectral whispers transport you to realms where beauty and despair intertwine.
Limited to 300 copies, this split 7″ vinyl is a must-have for those who crave the darkest corners of extreme music. Two bands, one nightmare – order now before it vanishes into the void.
Both vinyl variants are housed in black poly-lined inner sleeves and a 350gsm fold out flip-side cover, incl. download:
150 copies on shroud-coloured vinyl
150 copies on golden vinyl
Available from our shop: https://lycanthropic.de/shop/hallucinate-jade-heavens-gate-the-hidden-crypt-split-7
Full EP stream on our YouTube-channel : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P--HE7_fJq4
https://www.facebook.com/Hallucinatedeath
SICK FEAST 2025
Let’s celebrate extreme underground musick at Sick Feast 2025. Lycanthropic Chants will present an ugly composition of madness that reeks of death’s breath in Wolfsburg (Germany) at s.v Jugendhaus Ost on 18th October 2025. And everyone who can’t get enough gore spilled is invited to join the warm-up show in Wolfsburg at Sauna-Klub the day before, 17th October 2025.
Tickets are available from this location. There are two ticket options:
2-day ticket (main fest at s.v. Jugendhaus Ost on Saturday, 18th October 2025 plus warm-up show at Sauna-Klub on Friday, 17th October 2025)
main fest only ticket
CRYPTIC BROOD – “CREEPING CRYPTIC CONTAGION” TOUR ANNOUNCEMENT
The brood creeps on! Following the devastating first wave of shows earlier this year, Lycanthropic Chants presents the CRYPTIC BROOD – “Creeping Cryptic Contagion” tour: a descent into rotting flesh and radioactive nightmares. The band will flood stages of Western Europe with their own toxic blend of death metal, grind and doom, straight from the decaying heart of their latest album “Necrotic Flesh Bacteria”.
This is the route so far. Please reach out to us with your ideas for the open date:
2025.11.12 BEL/Ghent @ Omgekeerde Kruis
2025.11.13 FRA/Rennes @ Á l'Uzine
2025.11.14 FRA/Bordeaux @ Le RedCat
2025.11.15 ESP/Unquera @ Los Bancos
2025.11.16 PRT/Porto @ Woodstock 69
2025.11.17 AVAILABLE!
2025.11.18 ESP/Saragossa @ Pub Utopía
2025.11.19 ESP/Barcelona @ Sala Lennon’s
2025.11.20 FRA/Montpellier @ Le KJBI
2025.11.21 FRA/Lyon @ Rock N Eat
2025.11.22 FRA/Strasbourg @ Le Local
https://www.facebook.com/CrypticBrood
UPCOMING LOCAL SHOWS IN WOLFSBURG (GERMANY)
Am Dienstag, den 16. September 2025 im s.v. Jugendhaus Ost in Wolfsburg:
NECROPSY ODOR (Death Metal/Grindcore / USA, San Luis Obispo)
PULMONARY FIBROSIS (Goregrind / FRA, Yzeures-sur-Creuse)
REPULSIVE FEAST (Death Metal/Grindcore / GER, Wolfsburg)
Tür öffnet 19:30 Uhr
Bands beginnen 20:00 Uhr
Abendkasse kostet 18 EUR
Freier Eintritt für Personen die jünger als 18 Jahre sind.
https://www.facebook.com/events/1252559876278633/
Am Donnerstag, den 18. September 2025 im s.v. Jugendhaus Ost in Wolfsburg:
JADE (Atmospheric Death Metal / ESP, Catalonia)
TOTENGOTT (Doom/Black/Thrash Metal / ESP, Asturias)
HALLUCINATE (Progressive Death Metal / GER, Oldenburg)
Tür öffnet 19:30 Uhr
Bands beginnen 20:00 Uhr
Abendkasse kostet 18 EUR
Freier Eintritt für Personen die jünger als 18 Jahre sind.
https://www.facebook.com/events/1267247345062953/
Am Dienstag, den 4. November 2025 im s.v. Jugendhaus Ost in Wolfsburg:
ARTIFICIAL BRAIN (Technical/Progressive Death Metal / USA, Richmond)
SUFFERING HOUR (Avant-garde Black/Death Metal / USA, Forest Lake)
CRYPTIC BROOD (Death Metal / GER, Wolfsburg)
Tür öffnet 19:30 Uhr
Bands beginnen 20:00 Uhr
Vorverkauf 18 EUR (+Gebühren)
Abendkasse 22 EUR
Freier Eintritt für Personen die jünger als 18 Jahre sind.
https://www.facebook.com/events/1271652014190728/
FURTHER DATES, MARK YOUR CALENDARS
2025.11.28 @ s.v. Jugendhaus Ost: EARTHBONG (GER) + GAGAMAN (GER) + GAYA’S DEMISE (GER)
2025.12.06 @ s.v. Jugendhaus Ost: ABHORRENT EXECRATION (FRA) + DUNGEON KEEPER (GER) + more
2026.01.07 @ s.v. Jugendhaus Ost: HEXENBRETT (INT) + KARLOFF (GER
Finland's I, CURSED, who combine angry and furious death metal and grindcore, released their new HERETICAL ONSLAUGHT EP on September 11th 2025. The EP is released in cooperation with Finnish record labels Inverse Records & Meara Music which is also an agency and event producer based in Ulvila.
Listen to Heretical Onslaught EP: https://push.fm/fl/i-cursed-heretical
I, Cursed's previous EP, Death Holograms, was a bleak and cold affair in terms of production. The new EP, Heretical Onslaught, is bleak like its predecessor, but a bit warmer, though still closer to a circulatory arrest and collapse. I, Cursed has also undergone some line up changes. Nico Brander, who played guitar on the new EP, has stepped aside. Bassist and the band's main composer and lyricist Ville-Veikko Laaksonen has taken over on guitar. Joni Suodenjärvi, a familiar face from bands such as Cannibal Accident, Hateform, Mors Principium Est, and others, has been recruited as the band's new bassist. I, Cursed will be touring Finland extensively throughout the fall with their new EP.
Watch music video of first single 'Disfigurement': https://youtu.be/NlR4xJvdzlg
Watch music video of second single 'Death Pays It All': https://youtu.be/DlpcScU6zSg
Track
list:
1. Malignant
2. Impure
3. Nothing From The Ruins
4. Disfigurement
5. Funerary
6. Loss
7. Swarm
8. Death Pays It All
-Music & lyrics composed & written by Ville-Veikko Laaksonen
-Produced & arranged by I, Cursed
-Engineered by Ville-Veikko Laaksonen, Nico Brander & Jesse Simola
-Recorded at Firefield Avenue & Soft Neon Audiovisual Studio Mixed & mastered by Jerkka Perälä
EP cover by Jerkka Perälä
Line-up on EP:
Eero Haula - Vocals (Oceanwake)
Ville-Veikko Laaksonen - Bass & guitar (Atlases, Marto)
Nico Brander - Guitar (Blood Service, Marto)
Arttu Leppänen - Drums (Atlases, Marto)
Discography:
I, Cursed / Blood Service S/T Split EP 2023 (Meara Music)
Bloodsoaked / Storm Parade Double Single 2023 (Meara Music)
Blades Single 2024 (Inverse Records / Meara Music)
Sorrower Single 2024 (Inverse Records / Meara Music)
Death Holograms Single & EP 2024 (Inverse Records / Meara Music)
Disfigurement Single 2025 (Inverse Records / Meara Music)
Death Pays It All Single 2025 (Inverse Records / Meara Music)
Nothing From The Ruins Single 2025 (Inverse Records / Meara Music)
Heretical Onslaught Album 2025 (Inverse Records / Meara Music)
https://icursed.bandcamp.com
https://www.facebook.com/I.Cursed.Grind
Stream "Guilded Abyss" at: https://bloodymountainrecords.bandcamp.com/track/guilded-abyss-3
Seven years since the release of their last full-length album, Valdur return October 3 with Guilded Abyss on Bloody Mountain Records.
Valdur is a distortion guild of the riff; musical merchants of the deep.
Obscure music for mellifluous minds.
The individuals of this abyssal congregation need only the desire to assemble and create the vibrations of aural alchemy for your aural pleasure.
Guilded Abyss will be available on digital, CD, cassette, and vinyl formats.
Note: Red-logo version of the album cover on CD only (pictured below).
Track
Listing:
1. Hailing Molten Meteors
2. Mangled and Rotting (Spiritus Mortuus)
3. Guilded Abyss
4. Doomed Pt.II
5. Drinking from the Chalice of Banishment
6. Stars of Belial
7. Waves of Boiling Water/Molten Meteors Part II (Bonus Track)
Credits:
Recorded at the Bloody Mountain Bunker 2023-2025.
Mixed / mastered by Matthew at Canyon Lodge Studios.
Cover illustration by devilisyourmaster.
Layout by BMR.
Produced by Matthew and BMR.
Dragon logo by: farronloathing.
Old Valdur logo by Valdur.
Nature photos by James Holland.
Line-up:
Vuke - Guitar
William - Bass
Jackson - Vocals
Matthew - Drums
https://bloodymountainrecords.bandcamp.com/album/guilded-abyss
http://www.bloodymountainrecords.com/
What began as a farewell has become a resurrection. LOST AND AMSTERDAMNED, the debut EP from the Netherlands' one-man Black/Death Metal project, EL MUERTO, is set for release on November 21!
FFO: Opeth, Immortal, Emperor, Mgla, Death
The official video for the EP's first single, "Enthroned in the Tower of Shadows (The Witch)," is available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ph10tr-6LYk
The song is also available on https://elmuerto2.bandcamp.com/track/enthroned-in-the-tower-of-shadows-the-witch
El Muerto was born in the depths of personal crisis, a raw and unflinching document of depression, trauma, and the desire to disappear. Conceived as a final message from an artist who had lost the will to live, each track captures a chapter of that darkness. But this record is no longer a goodbye. It’s proof that even in the shadows, something can still survive.
El Muerto is the alter ego of a multi-instrumentalist whose journey spans continents, from the underground metal scene of Mexico (Sekhmet) to experimental projects in Australia (Conscious Comma), now anchored in the Dutch landscape. With Lost and Amsterdamned, he delivers a fiercely collaborative black/death metal EP shaped by the frostbitten influence of Immortal, the grim atmosphere of Darkthrone and Mgła, and the progressive shadows of Opeth and Emperor.
Driven by guitar-forward compositions and visceral vocals, the record balances old-school extremity with cinematic vision. Each track is both a personal exorcism and a descent into archetypal horror, as described by below by El Muerto.
"A Song for Ran" – A melancholic invocation of the Norse sea goddess, casting despair into the sea’s cold embrace. Melodic and mournful, it drifts between surrender and transcendence beneath crashing waves and whispered death. Where the final rest in the most peaceful as well.
"Enthroned in the Tower of Shadows (The Witch)" – A theatrical black metal tale of the witch-queen reigning from a tower of obsidian. Ritualistic, grand, and venomously lyrical, it reads like folklore soaked in blood and fire. Betrayal, treason and lies.
"Lich King" – A blighted anthem of death’s dominion. With imagery of skeletal monarchs and ruined worlds, it’s a march into the void, full of oppressive riffing and funereal dread.
"Blood Crypt" – The EP’s most venomous moment: a burial rite soaked in bile and loathing. A brutal poem of closure through decay, it turns memory into rot, laying ghosts to rest in a cathedral of scorn.
"Ghosts of Torment" – An inner war against unseen forces. This track is a descent into madness where haunting spirits represent trauma, anxiety, and mental illness. Dissonant and despairing, it’s a song about being torn from within—and haunted from without.
"Wolves of Den Haag" – Inspired by the real-life cannibalistic murder of Dutch statesman Johan de Witt in 1672, this track uses historical horror to reflect modern betrayal and societal rage. Gnarled riffs and spectral tension echo through The Hague’s ghost-soaked streets.
Each song speaks in the language of metal, but beneath the corpse paint and distortion lies something deeply human—anguish, defiance, and ultimately, release.
Each of these songs reflects personal trauma through the lens of myth, horror, and metal’s harshest language turning lived experience into sonic ritual. Lost and Amsterdamned no longer marks an ending. It is a violent testament of survival, memory, and transformation. A cathartic howl from the pit—and the sound of someone crawling out of it.
The album's rhythm section features guest musicians from international metal acts, such as downunder's Norse and Europe's Adarrak.
Mixed by the legendary Tomas Skogsberg of Sunlight Studios in Sweden and mastered by Ricardo Botello. Recorded in studios across the Netherlands.
Pre-order: https://elmuerto2.bandcamp.com/album/lost-and-amsterdamned
Track
Listing:
1. A Song for Ran
2. Enthroned in the Tower of Shadows (The Witch)
3. Lich King
4. Blood Crypt
5. Ghosts of Torment
6. Wolves of Den Haag
Credits:
Produced by Ricardo Botello
Mixed by Tomas Skogsberg in Sunlight Studios, Stockholm, Sweden.
Mastered by Ricardo Botello in Draal Studios, Amersfoort, Netherlands.
All artwork created by Francisco Torres Beltrán (Tobelart)
Line-up:
Ricardo Botello - Guitars, Vocals, Piano
Zigor Munoz - Bass (except "Ghosts of Torment")
Tommaso Tani - Bass on "Ghosts of Torment"
Robin Stone - Drums
Bio:
El Muerto is the alter ego of a multi-instrumentalist, Ricardo Botello, who has made the Dutch landscape his creative home for the past years. His musical journey spans continents, from his work with the Mexican project Sekhmet to time spent with Australia’s Conscious Comma.
Now unveiling his debut EP, Lost in Amsterdamned, El Muerto presents a collaborative effort that features a dynamic cast of guest musicians.
https://www.youtube.com/@rbb04
https://elmuerto2.bandcamp.com/album/lost-and-amsterdamned
Melbourne’s
crust-death metal assault unit KÜNTSQUÄD has dropped
their brand-new video for “OMINOUS”, taken from their
acclaimed album SATANS COCK, out now via Wormholedeath.
With blast-beaten fury and apocalyptic riffs, “Ominous” captures a world on fire—an existential nightmare where a rising zombie virus collides with the looming collapse of a ravaged, pillaged planet. The result is a sonic and visual assault as relentless as it is uncompromising.
Stream the album: https://orcd.co/scalbum
Previous videos:
https://youtu.be/Nso_kHVv3oI
https://youtu.be/xeeiwOvpmr4
https://youtu.be/26xpIfMKKhE
"Satans Cock" The Album
Following their 2022 self-titled debut, which sold out multiple pressings and carved a cult following across the underground, KÜNTSQUÄD (pronounced Kountskard) double down on everything grotesque, unholy, and deliberately absurd. There are no genre walls here—only a relentless descent into sonic madness.
With the album “Satans Cock”, the band delivers a grotesque yet calculated assault—layering blast-beaten fury, apocalyptic riffs, and sneering satire into a weaponized soundscape for the damned.
About KÜNTSQUÄD:
KÜNTSQUÄD (pron. Kountskard) is a crusty death metal band from Melbourne blending guttural vocals, down-tuned riffs, and blackened chaos. Their 2022 self-titled debut on Wormholedeath Records earned global acclaim and sold-out pressings. Raw, extreme, and satirically twisted—this is metal with no genre boundaries.
www.youtube.com/@Kuntsquad666
www.facebook.com/kuntsquad666
Format: Digital CD /
Physical CD
Label: Independent Release
For fans of : Testament, Kreator, Xentrix, Suicidal Angels, Angelus Apatrida and the like….
Tracklist:
01. Only Madness Remains
02. Measure Of Guilt
03. When The Sharp Things Come
04. Sanity’s Rage
05. Blood Calls For Blood
06. Nothing Sacred Will Hold
07. The Dead Don’t Run
08. The Final Exhibit Of Pain
09. Reeducate The Masses
10. Sanity Lies In Ruin
Firmly rooted in the past, with a contemporary sound. Versatile, yet without compromise in aggression and technical level. Founded in 2002, when Thrash Metal bands were very few and other, more extreme genres had taken over the scene In Belgium, Sanity’s Rage came together as a band with a shared passion for catchy songwriting, raw energy and emotion, brought with technical skill.
The band has played renowned venues and festivals in Belgium, The Netherlands, Germany and The United Kingdom, alongside top acts such as After All, Agent Steel, Bonded By Blood, Cyclone, Destructor, Evil Invaders, Gama Bomb, Holy Moses, Huntress, Hyades, James Rivera, Laaz Rockit, Liar, Onslaught, Reign Of Fury, Savage Messiah, Skyclad, Saxon, Testament and many others. Some of the highlights being Beermageddon (UK) in 2014 and 2024 and Alcatraz Metal Fest (BE) in 2009 and 2024.
Their debut EP ‘The Rage Of One’ was well received by the international press, the follow-up CD ‘You Are What You Swallow’ proved they weren’t just a one trick pony and took them up a level. Now, in 2025, Sanity’s Rage is back with a new album ‘The Dead Don’t Run’, and continue the story of pure fucking thrash. Over 10 years after the last release, with a complete lineup change, bringing back most of the original band members who started the story 20 years ago.
‘The Dead Don't Run’ will be available worldwide on all major streaming platforms starting October 15th, 2025. A physical digipack (€15.00) and digital CD download (€9.99) will already be available on October 1st, 2025!
Line-Up:
Tim de Bruyne: guitar
Tim de Bisschop: bassguitar / backing vocals
Kenny Molly: vocals
Sam Stoelzaet: drums
Kenny Claes: guitar
https://www.facebook.com/SanitysRage
Two
weeks before the premiere of their new album, “GORZKIE PLONY”
("BITTER HARVEST"), NARRENWIND present "I-II-I-II",
a powerful cover of the unforgettable Maanam track. This is more than just a
tribute to a classic; it's an homage to one of the most significant Polish
alternative bands of the 80s.
The timeless lyrics of Olga “Kora” Sipowicz have been re-imagined within Narrenwind's blackened heavy metal sound, which draws heavily from 80s and 90s metal classics and is inspired by legends like Bathory, Armia and Kat. The entire piece is imbued with the spirit of Polish poetry and a deep appreciation for the original.
Watch and listen to the video for "I-II-I-II": https://youtu.be/GiKakNIb3gA
The band added: “And remember, big sunglasses are very important, always big sunglasses!"
"Gorzkie Plony" will be unleashed on 22 September 2025 via Pagan Records. Pre-order the album (CD/VINYL/MERCH): https://tinyurl.com/2j535tdw
The track follows the release of the singles “Koniugacja”) and “Nikt Nie Wie” .
The band described "Gorzkie Plony" as "a return to the spirit of our inaugural work". The album was mixed and mastered by Haldor Grunberg at Satanic Audio. The artwork was completed by JRMR. The album also includes session drums by Anti-Christian (Doedsvangr, Beaten to Death, ex-Tsjuder).
https://www.pagan-records.com
https://www.facebook.com/paganrecords
https://narrenwind.bandcamp.com/
https://www.facebook.com/narrenwind
FFO: Slayer, Demolition Hammer, Vio-lence, Kreator, Exodus,Devastation, Pestilence
Unapologetically true to their roots, the new album pushes the band’s sound to new extremes. It is heavier, faster, slower, and more technically unrelenting. Every track is sharpened for maximum impact, delivering a refined yet feral evolution of their signature thrash assault.
This is not just another record, it’s the definitive Condition Critical statement: uncompromising, chaotic, and forged in pure aggression.
Track
Listing:
1. Wretched Aggression
2. Deconstructive Horrors
3. Cranial Dissolution
4. Hydroponic Mutation
5. Postmortal Simulation
6. Psychological Epidemic
7. Incubation Disposal
8. Cryonic Intestinal Preservation
9. Excarnation
Credits:
Mixed & Mastered by Mike Low.
Guitars & Bass engineered by Tony Barhoum.
Drums engineered by James Suprenant & Big Goon Studios.
Vocals engineered by Apollo.
Artwork by Andrei Bouzikov.
CD Layout design by Tom Martin.
All music written and produced by Condition Critical.
Line-Up:
Ryan Taylor – Vocals / Guitar
Tony Barhoum – Lead Guitar
Mike Dreher – Bass
Ryan Donato – Drums
Bio:
Formed in 2010, Condition Critical delivers high-intensity, no-bullshit thrash metal in the tradition of the genre’s most violent pioneers. Described as “a literal war of sound that attacks you with deadly perfection” (New Wave of Thrash Zine), they’ve built a reputation on relentless riffage, vicious stage presence, and tours across the U.S., Europe, and Russia.
They’ve shared stages with notable acts such as Obituary, Demolition Hammer, Napalm Death, Morbid Saint, Revocation, and Havok.
https://www.facebook.com/ConditionCriticalNJ/
JESTER MAJESTY – “INFINITE MEASURE, FINITE EXISTENCE”
Label: Xtreem Music
Release date: december 4th 2025
Genre: Progressive Death/Thrash Metal
For fans of: Death | Anacrusis | Coroner | Watchtower
One more voyage of exploration, one more combination of chemicals, one more step into the forbidden darkness…one more ‘immoral’ experiment. There is no right or wrong here on this frontier, there is only the light of knowledge, the thrill of discovery and the grasping of power. Warnings are just challenges to courage and laws only bind those too weak to break them. Is the essence of our humanity really so great a price to pay when the reward is the ultimate understanding of everything? Is it not time to transcend the natural order, the chains of conscience that have bound us and leave this world behind…in ruins if that is what must be…
A union of two prodigious talents - Alessandro Gargivolo and Erymanthon Seth – Jester Majesty create music to fire the imagination and astound the senses. Formed in early 2024 by Alessandro Gargivolo when his musical ambitions began to extend into territories beyond the remit of his band, thrashers Alchemist, a first EP Plains Of Heaven appeared later that year. Erymanthon Seth (Apocalypse) contributed to the Plains Of Heaven EP and a full partnership with Alessandro Gargivolo soon developed. Now the breathtaking results of that partnership can be revealed; a majestic concept album of stunning progressive metal that deals with mankind’s insatiable thirst for knowledge and ongoing battle against the limitations that restrain him – Infinite Measure, Finite Existence…
The heavy, insistent and rhythmic introduction of ‘Zero-Point Collapse’ opens the door to an album that defies any attempt to provide a simple summation of its contents. The huge, shifting riffs and elaborate leads of ‘Echoes Of π’ sublimely illustrate the blend of outstanding musicianship and songcraft which lies at the heart of the Jester Majesty sound. The individual abilities at play open up vast possibilities for the songs, creating music that is limited only by the scope of the imagination. Each song is unique within itself and yet they are all intrinsically connected – working wonderfully as individual pieces but staggeringly so as a collective whole. It’s an exhilarating experience to ride the storm-tossed seas of ‘Married To The Masterplan’, with so much to absorb, so much to hear, layer upon layer of sound, with the powerful chorus an anchor in the tumult. Infinite Measure, Finite Existence is constantly evolving and changing forms and the individual songs are microcosms of that process, metamorphosising as they progress, pools mirroring the tides of an ocean. Each musical element of Jester Majesty is of the highest quality, from the superb vocals to the mesmerising guitar work to the overwhelming drums and ‘φinal Jest’ is the perfect ending to an album of superlative accomplishment. It leaves you with a hunger to revisit the many paths of Infinite Measure…, a feeling that you could uncover a whole new experience by listening with a slightly different focus. There are near limitless secrets to be found in the realms of this indisputable masterpiece of progressive metal.
Mixed and mastered by Nikola Zanev (Other Night Fears, Mudcrab) to allow every facet of this intricate musical jewel to shine and adorned in the powerful artwork of Vini Vhummel (Kairos, Entormus etc), Infinite Measure, Finite Existence will be released by Xtreem Music, on CD and digital formats, on December 4th. This is one album that simply cannot be ignored.
Line-up:
Alessandro Gargivolo - Guitars/Bass/Vocals
Erymanthon Seth – Lead Guitar/Keyboards
*composition credit to Emiliano Ostertag on ‘φinal Jest’
https://www.xtreemmusic.com/
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61563217256871
Glorious Depravity have also announced a US tour for the promotion of their new album
Nov 15 - (TBA)
Nov 16 - Grand Rapids MI, Morning Ritual
Nov 17 - Chicago IL, Sleeping Village
Nov 18 - Indianapolis IN, Black Circle
Nov 19 - Louisville KY, Mag Bar
Nov 20 - Asheville NC, The Odd
Nov 21 - Raleigh NC, Chapel of Bones
Nov 22 - Richmond VA, Fuzzy Cactus
All shows with Wretched Blessing
GLORIOUS DEPRAVITY – “DEATH NEVER SLEEPS”
Genre - Death metal with thrash metal touches
For fans of - Cannibal Corpse, Monstrosity, Vader, Deicide, Sinister, Decapitated, Power Trip
With an illustrious lineup featuring members of Pyrrhon, Gravesend, Woe, Scarcity and more, one can safely presume that Glorious Depravity would know their way around extreme metal music. And they deliver in spades; they have come up with an album that showcases the best elements of death metal, even with its roots in the old school sound and the music tinged with thrash metal influences. In comparison to their debut, they have refined and upgraded their music and have left no stone unturned for this one. The meticulously written music is more impactful and powerful than ever before and they seem to have found more of their identity on this one. With recording and mixing done by Joe Cincotta (Suffocation, Obituary) and mastering by Ryan Williams (The Black Dahlia Murder), the album sounds tremendous and is an absolute delight to listen to - being clear, resonant, and robust. To top things off, a painting of the legendary artist Dan Seagrave adorns this release. A death metal fan could die happy right now. "Death Never Sleeps" is undoubtedly a significant release in the style, one that will be remembered for a long time for being a top-tier, near-flawless, invigorating death metal album.
Line up
Doug Moore (Pyrrhon, Scarcity, Seputus) - Vocals
Matt Mewton (Woe) - Guitars
George Paul (Gravesend) - Guitars
John McKinney (Woe) - Bass
Chris Grigg (Woe) - Drums
Recorded and mixed by Joe Cincotta (Suffocation, Obituary) at Full Force Recording
Mastered by Ryan Williams (The Black Dahlia Murder)
Artwork by Dan Seagrave (Morbid Angel, Malevolent Creation)
Track listing
1. Slaughter the Gerontocrats
2. Stripmined Flesh Extractor view
3. Freshkills Poltergeist view
4. Sulphrous Winds (Howling Through Christendom)
5. Scourged by the Wings of the Fell Destroyer
6. The Devouring Dust
7. Carnage at the Margins
8. Necrobotic Enslavement
9. Death Never Sleeps
Official release date - November 7th, 2025
https://www.facebook.com/transcendingobscurityrecords
https://www.facebook.com/gloriousdepravity
FROM
THE CRYPT – “BORN IN THE GRAVE”
For fans of: Bolt Thrower • Autopsy • Benediction • early Grave
Dutch death/grind act From The Crypt will release their debut album, Born in the Grave, on 26 September. The band features former members of acclaimed underground outfits Inhume and Cliteater, bringing together years of experience in crafting uncompromising extreme music.
Across six tracks, Born in the Grave blends old-school death metal sensibilities with grinding intensity, bone-heavy riffs, and deep guttural vocals. The result is a record that draws on classic influences while delivering a raw and contemporary edge
https://www.facebook.com/rawskullrecordz/
https://www.facebook.com/FromTheCryptDeathMetal
Listen to “Emanation of Chaos”: https://www.nocleansinging.com/2025/09/08/an-ncs-premiere-achathras-emanation-of-chaos/
“Emanation of Chaos” follows the previously released singles "Anointed With Moonfire" and "The Despiser Triumphant” and showcases the project's embrace of the genre's golden era: the early to late-90s European black metal sound.
While many newer bands claim to draw upon "true" and "old school" black metal, this often involves recycling the template set by the same three or four early 90s Norwegian acts. With “A Darkness of the Ancient Past”, Achathras instead offer a much broader embrace of those glory years, resurrecting the values of the early to late 1990s European black metal scene, a period when aggressive riffs, atmospheric songwriting, caustic vocals, and otherworldly synth work provided an alternative to the mainstream.
The band's debut album can be described as epic and, at times, melodic. The songwriting recalls acts such as early Gehenna, Odium, Emperor, Hecate Enthroned, Obtained Enslavement, Taake, Old Man’s Child, Ancient, Dimmu Borgir, Abigor, Covenant, Forefather and Mork Gryning.
Achathras features anonymous musicians from acclaimed and long-running black metal acts.
"A Darkness of the Ancient Past" is available to pre-order now via Cult Never Dies
Achathras are:
Eidolon Drakh - Guitars, Bass, Keyboards & Effects
Malefic Orator - Voice
Vorthol - Drums
Tracklisting:
1. The Weaving Of The Worlds
2. Anointed With Moonfire
3. A Cerement Of Flame
4. Emanation Of Chaos
5. Melancholy Wanderer
6. The Curse Of Supremacy
7. The Despiser Triumphant
8. A Lamenting Presence
9. The Uttermost Cold
https://www.cultneverdies.com/
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61576909640662
"ACCIDIA / BELFAGOR" is the first single taken
from "VII VITIUM" the debut album that the
Italian Occult, Dark & Heavy project VII VITIUM will
release on October 31st, 2025
A video is available at https://youtu.be/7E-6r1YlRdk
The pillars of this project, namely Daniele Laurenti (Kryuhm), Giampi Tomezzoli (Kryuhm, Epitaph) and Daniele Pedrollo (Kayleth), are accompanied in this episode by Joe Ferraro of Cultus Sanguine on vocals, Luca Gregori on second vocals and Dario Vicariotto on lead guitar.
The project aims to explore the world of sin, distancing itself from Christian teachings and offering a personal vision of the seven deadly sins, giving voice to their Demons.
Musically, VII VITIUM explores unconstrained territories. They range from the Dark Occult sound of DEATH SS and PAUL CHAIN, to European Doom, from Italian Progressive Rock to independent Rock, and finally to 1980s Darkwave.
VII VITIUM are ready to welcome you into their sinful world
Pre-order LP and deluxe edition now at: https://t.ly/TGN78
https://linktr.ee/mykingdommusic
https://www.facebook.com/VIIVITIUM
Release date: 03.10.2025
Location: Germany/France
FFO: Cradle Of Filth, The Black Dahlia Murder, Behemoth
Bio:
Lycantrophilia, summoned from the nocturnal vaults, prowls the frontier where Melodic Death entwines with Black Metal. Forged in the solitude of the studio, each song is a ritual of ravenous guitars, abyssal screams and spectral keys – a cathedral of shadows where only the abyss endures.
https://www.facebook.com/ironcladmetalpr/
https://lycantrophilia.bandcamp.com
ETERNAL RETURNS – „LET THERE BE SIN “
Let There Be Sin – Eternal Returns is the crushing new album from India’s unstoppable Death/Thrash Metal force. Brutal Records proudly presents this release, featuring nine relentless tracks of brutal riffs, technical precision, and dark melodic death metal. Fans worldwide can experience this intense musical journey. Moreover, the album fuses aggression, melody, and philosophy into one unforgettable experience.
Release Date: September 05, 2025
Available Worldwide – Digital via The Orchard & Physical Formats
About Eternal Returns – India’s Extreme Metal Pioneers:
Formed in 2010 in Thane (Mumbai), India, Eternal Returns has been a defining presence in the Indian metal scene for over a decade. Their music draws inspiration from the ancient philosophical concept of the eternal cycle of life, death, and rebirth. As a result, their songs reflect existence, spirituality, and human struggle.
The band is known for combining raw aggression with technical mastery. Consequently, their sound is both crushing and immersive. Their lyrics explore mythology, existentialism, and the quest for liberation. Therefore, each album is not just music—it is an introspective journey for listeners.
Over the years, Eternal Returns has toured extensively across India, sharing stages with international acts and building a reputation for high-energy, precise live performances. This experience has strengthened their signature sound and global appeal.
Musical Influences & Style: Eternal Returns draws from a wide range of metal influences. They combine the technical precision of death metal with thrash’s raw aggression. Moreover, groove-oriented rhythms give their music a dynamic edge.
The Sound of Eternal Returns’ Let There Be Sin: Eternal Returns blends thrash metal aggression with melodic death metal intricacies. Their intricate riffs, pounding rhythms, and soaring leads create a soundscape that immerses listeners into darkness and reflection. In addition, they merge groove metal, metalcore, thrash, and melodic death elements, transcending traditional genre boundaries.
Fans of Sepultura, Arch Enemy, Kreator, and Lamb of God will recognize familiar energy. However, Eternal Returns adds a unique Indian cultural and spiritual perspective, setting them apart in the global metal scene. Moreover, the band balances brutal heaviness with melodic passages that enhance the album’s emotional impact.
The Concept Behind Let There Be SinLet There Be Sin is more than an album—it is a narrative exploring humanity’s inner battles. Each track represents one of the seven deadly sins, brought to life through intricate artwork:
Crown – Pride
Star (Baphomet) – Sloth
Pig Head – Gluttony
Eye with Dollar – Greed
Dagger – Envy
Heart – Lust
Nuclear Symbol – Wrath
At the heart of the artwork lies a diamond encircled by a serpent, symbolizing Eternal Returns itself: raw, unyielding, and eternal. Additionally, this motif reinforces the philosophical themes of the album: confronting darkness to find strength and clarity.
Tracklist:
1. Birth - Life - Death
2. Sloth
3. Lust
4. Envy
5. Greed
6. Gluttony
7. Wrath
8. Pride
9. 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
Follow Eternal Returns on their journey and join the revolution. The cycle begins anew. Will you dare to enter?
https://brutalrecords.com/release/let-there-be-sin/
Mit dem Video lädt Euch die Band ein, an der "40. Jahre Darkness Geburtstagsfeier" teilzuhaben. Aber nicht vergessen "Last Round Is On Us" .Danke und liebe Grüße .
Veröffentlichung Am 31. Oktober vierzehn der besten Punk-Bands der Welt covern ihre Lieblingssongs von Motörhead, darunter Rancid, Pennywise, The Bronx, GBH, Fear
Plus: Eine bisher unveröffentlichte Kollaboration von Motӧrhead & The Damned zu deren Klassiker "Neat, neat, neat"
Das neue Video zu "Neat, Neat, Neat" ansehen und das Album hier vorbestellen – https://motorhead.lnk.to/killedbydeaf
Heavy Metal und Punkrock! Man kann mit Fug und Recht behaupten, dass diese beiden lauten Tribes mittlerweile viel gemeinsam haben – oft verschmelzen sie miteinander, sind kaum noch voneinander zu unterscheiden und bringen ihre eigenen Bastard-Nachkommen hervor. Aber das war nicht immer so. Es gab tatsächlich eine Zeit, in der eher mit den Fäusten geprügelt als gegrüßt wurde und Bier eher geworfen als geteilt wurde – außer wenn es um Motörhead ging. Das war die einzige Band, auf die wir uns alle einigen konnten. Die einzige Band, die wirklich uns gehörte!
Aber während Motörheads Auswirkung auf den Metal schon lange anerkannt ist, sollte ihr Einfluss auf den Punk, insbesondere auf die zweite Welle nach den Sex Pistols, nicht unterschätzt werden. Ursache und Wirkung: So einfach ist das. Und so verhält es sich auch mit Hunderten, Tausenden anderen Bands, die alle durch Motörhead schneller, dreckiger, lauter und besser geworden sind. Nirgendwo ist das so deutlich wie im Punkrock. Und das liegt daran, dass Motörhead im Grunde genommen eine Punkrock-Band waren.
Lemmy sagte einmal: “Die Punks liebten uns. Der einzige Grund, warum wir nicht zu ihnen gehörten, war, dass wir lange Haare hatten, also mussten wir natürlich Heavy Metal sein. So war die Denkweise. Aber viele Kids hörten uns ohne ein Bild zu sehen und dachten daher, wir seien eine Punkband.”
Auf den vierzehn Tracks dieses Albums mit dem cleveren Titel “Killed By Deaf” hört man eine liebevolle Hommage an Motörhead von einigen der größten und angesehensten Punkrock-Bands. Größen wie Rancid, Pennywise, Lagwagon, GBH, The Bronx und FEAR steuern allesamt raue Versionen ihrer Lieblingssongs von Motörhead bei... und auch aufstrebende Newcomer wie Slaughterhouse sind dabei, denn seien wir ehrlich: Motörhead haben immer die Underdogs geliebt und unterstützt.
Lemmy und Motörhead werden nicht umsonst mit einem eigenen Bereich im Punk Rock Museum in Las Vegas geehrt. Lange bevor sie “God Save The Queen” von den Sex Pistols auf “We Are Motörhead” coverten und lange bevor sie “R.A.M.O.N.E.S” für das Album “1916” als Hommage an New Yorks Elite schrieben, teilten Motörhead die Bühne mit Bands wie The Damned, wie sie es im Laufe der Jahre noch viele Male tun sollten. Verdammt, Lemmy schloss sich sogar The Damned an (als sie noch The Doomed hießen), wenn auch nur für kurze Zeit, spielte einige mittlerweile berüchtigte Konzerte und übernahm den Bass auf einigen Studiotracks. Da passt es nur zu gut, dass der einzige Nicht-Motörhead-Song auf diesem Album aus der Zeit stammt, als er sich 2002 erneut mit ihnen zusammentat, um eine bisher unveröffentlichte und mitreißende Version des Klassikers “Neat Neat Neat” von The Damned aufzunehmen.
„Killed By Deaf – A Punk Tribute To Motörhead’ erscheint am 31. Oktober 2025 als LP, CD und in digitaler Form. Die vollständige Trackliste findet sich unten. Aktuelle Neuigkeiten und Updates gibt es auf www.iMotorhead.com
Trackliste1. Pennywise – Ace Of Spades
2. Rancid – Sex & Death
3. The Bronx – Over The Top
4. Lagwagon – Rock ‘N’ Roll
5. FEAR – The Chase Is Better Than The Catch
6. GBH – Bomber
7. Murphy’s Law – Stay Clean
8. Slaughterhouse – Love Me Like A Reptile
9. The Casualties – The Hammer
10. Anti-Nowhere League – Born To Raise Hell
11. Love Canal – Voices In The Sky
12. Soldiers Of Destruction – Overkill
13. Wisdom In Chains – Iron Fist
14. Motӧrhead & The Damned – Neat, Neat, Neat
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbPCDmtTU-W4SdA8abZtWpA
https://imotorhead.com/
https://www.facebook.com/OfficialMotorhead/
Växjö,
Sweden – September 2025 – Swedish heavy metal force A.Y.M proudly
presents the release of their brand-new EP ARE YOU READY, now
available worldwide on all digital platforms.Formed in Växjö in 2023, A.Y.M brings together five seasoned musicians from the Swedish hard rock and heavy metal circuit: Alex Vince (vocals), Oskar Hollingsworth (guitar), Tony Pettersson (guitar), Christoffer Elofsson (bass), and Johan Svensson (drums).
With many shows under their belts across Sweden, Europe, and beyond, the members of A.Y.M have united under one mission: to prove that heavy metal is very much alive. Their sound blends powerful riffs, thunderous rhythms, and undeniable hooks—crafted to make audiences bang their heads and sing along in unison.
"Are You Ready" EP captures the raw energy of the band’s live presence while delivering sharp songwriting and anthemic choruses. Featuring tracks like “We Wear the Crown” and the title track “Are You Ready”, the record embodies everything fans crave from modern heavy metal: power, passion, and authenticity.
Watch the videos:
“We Wear The Crown” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YK_9iYYBvqw
“Are You Ready” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EyWxUqHNQ5o
https://www.youtube.com/@A.Y.MOfficial
https://aym-band.bandcamp.com/
The neoclassical melodic death force BURNED IN EFFIGY has released the official music video for "MASQUERADE," the second single off their forthcoming new album, TYRANNUS AETERNUM.
The band comments on the concept behind the song.
"This quick-paced track is themed by lyrics inspired by Edgar Allen Poe's Masque of the Red Death, in which nobles host a masquerade in a secluded abbey, hoping to avoid a plague that is decimating the general population. Musically, this is one of our fastest and most melodic songs on the new album. The music video, made by Alex Zarek, encompasses a romantic demise while dancing with death."
BURNED IN EFFIGY has tapped Slam Worldwide for the exclusive world premiere of "Masquerade." Watch the video now at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QPbKriPrHeE
Rising from the heart of the Midwest metal scene, this Chicago-based quintet has announced a fall release for their much-anticipated second full-length, Tyrannus Aeternum. Following the 2022 release of their debut album, Rex Mortem, BURNED IN EFFIGY has sharpened their sound to a lethal edge. The result is an 11-track onslaught that blends the band’s skillful musicianship and technicality with volcanic brutality.
Tyrannus Aeternum is set for release on October 31. Pre-orders the album now at https://burnedineffigy.bandcamp.com/album/tyrannus-aeternum
Tracklist:1) Befouled Benefaction
2) Retribution
3) Masquerade
4) Procession
5) Wage of Exile
6) Sacrificial Seance
7) Monstrosity Reborn
8) Gallows Hymn
9) The Racking
10) Crown Crusher
11) Citadel
Tyrannus Aeternum was recorded at Beal Audio and Bricktop Recording, with production, engineering and mixing by Jordan Beal. Orchestration and keyboards on the album were provided by Graham Southern. Album artwork by Timon Kokott.
Bio:
BURNED IN EFFIGY’s roots date back to 2017. In January 2022, the band independently released its debut album Rex Mortem, which was highly acclaimed by leading heavy music media and led to the band sharing the stage with iconic acts such as ORBIT CULTURE, OBSCURA, and REVOCATION.
A must for listeners of acts such as THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER and INFERI, with the band’s attention to virtuosity and intensity in equal measure, the effort and accomplishment of the band’s debut led to being talent scouted. With work on the band's sophomore album complete, BURNED IN EFFIGY aims to take its signature melodic death metal sound across the US, and in time, the world. The search for total conquest continues.
Line-up:
Mark “Smedy” Smedbron - Vocals
Steve Bacakos - Guitar
Mike Hisson - Guitar
Matt Watkins - Bass
Eddie Dec - Drums
https://www.youtube.com/@BurnedinEffigy
https://www.facebook.com/burnedineffigyofficial
Athens, Greece; 11 September 2025: THE MAGUS, the Luciferian project helmed by Necromantia co-founder and ex-Rotting Christ musician The Magus, has revealed the first details about the second album, “DAEMONOSOPHIA”.
The
new album, which will be released in early 2026, promises a more
aggressive
and dynamic sound compared to the previous album,
“ΒΥΣΣΟΔΟΜΩΝΤΑΣ”,
while
keeping the devouring dark atmosphere the project’s music is
known for. The
album's sound has some unexpected and diabolically diverse moments that
will
make listeners feel uneasy.For the album cover art, The Magus collaborated with Mexican artist Nestor Avalos, known for his work with numerous bands, including Exodus, Deicide and Rotting Christ. The artwork is an Infernal Triptych that portrays six infernal entities: Lucifer/Samael, Leviathan/Tiamat, and Belial/Satan. Nestor created a majestic painting of infernal wisdom and occult meanings, giving prominence to the Luciferian tradition and the music of the album.
Read The Magus’ statement in full:
“Disciples, we are revealing to you the cover, title and track-list of our second opus: Daemonosophia! An album that proves that pure truth and infinite wisdom is to be found NOT above but below…..
“Musically, it is more edgy and vengeful than our first album. More aggressive and dynamic, but at the same time retaining the devouring dark atmosphere our music always has. Of course, there are some diabolically diverse moments that will surprise and will make you feel uneasy, but this is the beauty of making intelligent art… The Era of Satan Rising ……or The Era of Lucifer Rising……
“For the cover, we decided to work with the notoriously talented artist from Mexico, Mr Nestor Avalos, known for his work with EXODUS, DEICIDE, NECROMANTIA, MELECHESH, ROTTING CHRIST, VARATHRON, KREATOR, DARK FUNERAL, SACRAMENTUM etc.
“It is an Infernal Triptychon. Portraying six (yes) infernal entities: Lucifer / Samael in the centre, Leviathan / Tiamat to the left and Belial / Satan to the right. Each of them portraying its qualities and all the six in three lead to one. We were working for months together to achieve the perfect result in the finest detail. Nestor himself is involved in the occult arts so he understood perfectly what we wanted, and indeed, he created a majestic painting of infernal wisdom and occult meanings, giving prominence to the Luciferian tradition and the music of the album!
“You will be able to discover all the available versions of the album and the first samples of our music in a few weeks…until then….WE RISE FROM THE DEPTHS”
Tracklist:
1. Pseudoprophetae
2. Daemonosophia
3. Magia Obscura
4. The Era of Lucifer Rising
5. Amelia
6. The six in three is all One
7. The Pact
8. The Chapel of Iniquities
9. La Llorona Negra
The Magus was formed in 2022, following the dissolution of the legendary Greek black metal band Necromantia, which The Magus co-founded. He decided to end Necromantia after the death of his bandmate Baron Blood in 2019, releasing a final album, “To the Depths We Descend”, in 2021 as a tribute. For this new project, The Magus brought in long-time collaborators El on guitars and Maelstrom on drums.
https://thecirclemusic.gr/
https://www.facebook.com/The-Circle-Music-109161897443413/
https://www.themagus666.com/
https://www.facebook.com/themagus666
LEFT
HAND BLACK – “ LEFT HAND BLACK 3: DEATH CAN'T KEEP US APART”The Circle Music have signed the electrifying Swedish horrorpunk band Left Hand Black. Hailing from Gothenburg, this quartet, consisting of veterans of the local music scene, will release their third full-length album, "Left Hand Black 3: Death Can't Keep Us Apart", in September.
Formed in the spring of 2019 on an island just outside Gothenburg, Left Hand Black brings together the formidable talents of Hans Hagström and Jonathan Jansson (formerly of The Dead Next Door) with Johan Hansson and Anton Zachrisson (from Overdrive Solution). Their sound is a potent brew of old-school melodic horror punk and rock, drawing inspiration from iconic bands such as Misfits, Ramones and Bad Religion.
Johan Hansson of Left Hand Black said: “I have followed Maria and The Circle Music since the first release, and with her passion for the music and what she does for the bands, this is a dream come true. We are super excited to be part of the TCM family.”
Left Hand Black have carved a reputation with their previous releases: their self-titled debut in 2020 via Wolverine Records and their 2022 follow-up, "Lower Than Satan" through Sunny Bastard Records/Sick Taste Records. Now, with "Left Hand Black 3: Death Can't Keep Us Apart" they aim to solidify their position as purveyors of infectious horror-infused punk anthems. As the band have declared: "We prove that we can write hits and are an insanely good live band that takes no prisoners and celebrates a hellish party with you in the graveyard."
"Left Hand Black 3: Death Can't Keep Us Apart" was recorded at Welfare Sounds studios in March 2024 by Per Stålberg and Kalle Lilja, who also produced the album alongside the band. The mixing was done by Per Stålberg, Kalle Lilja, and Mario Dahmen, and mastered by Mario Dahmen at Liquid Aether Audio. The album boasts guest appearances from Nim Vind, who lends his vocals and lead guitar prowess to the title track, "Death Can't Keep Us Apart" and Per Stålberg, who contributes guest vocals on "Why Do I Kill Everything I Love". Adding an eerie touch is Mario Dahmen on the organ for "Doomed Romance On A Summer Night".
The striking visual elements of the album are brought to life with layout design by Bernd Gunwald, the cover art by Frank Walls, and atmospheric band photos captured by Ola Åkerborn with assistance from Kyra Fiedler Wretmarks Foto.
The band said: “We’re very proud of this album. We think we’ve succeeded in creating something new with the songs while still maintaining the same red thread as in our previous records. All the guys in the band make outstanding contributions, each leaving their unique mark on the songs. Hans sings better than ever. Anton's rhythmic drumming makes even the dead want to dance, Johan holds the foundation like the pillars of the Brooklyn Bridge, and Jonathan flutters on his guitar like a never-before-seen bird species from the depths of the Amazon.”
Tracklist:
1. Murder on my mind again
2. I walk the city
3. Death can´t keep us apart
4. Damned love
5. Wolf's eye
6. Breeding ground for the lost souls
7. Doomed romance on a summer night
8. In the center of my heart
9. All these monsters
10. Six feet under ground
11. Each dawn I die
12. Divided by the pain
13. Why do I kill everything I love
14. Octopussy From Outer Space (Bonus Track)
https://www.facebook.com/Lefthandblackhorrorpunk/
AUTUMN
TEARS – “CROWN OF THE CLAIRVOYANT”Neoclassical and darkwave veterans Autumn Tears will release their new album, “Crown of the Clairvoyant”, on 22 September via The Circle Music. This new work is a continuation of the concept started with their 2023 album, “Guardian of the Pale”.
“Crown of the Clairvoyant” features a fully orchestrated classical ensemble and full choir. The album includes contributions from original Autumn Tears composer, pianist, and lyricist Ted Tringo, classical and opera duet Caroline Joy Clarke and Darren Clarke (Trovatori), singer-songwriter Tamar Singer (Zeresh, Cruel Wonders, Necromishka), and violinist and violist Sanja Smileska. The album also features a guest appearance by Francesca Nicoli from the Italian neoclassical band Ataraxia.
The album will be available as a digital download, a limited CD jewel case package with a CD-exclusive bonus track, and a limited vinyl package which includes a 12-page illustrated lyric book and a vinyl-exclusive bonus track.
Ted Tringo of Autumn Tears commented on the upcoming release: "This album represents a significant undertaking for us, expanding on themes from our previous work with a broader musical palette. We are grateful for the contributions of all the musicians and vocalists involved, and we look forward to sharing 'Crown of the Clairvoyant' with our listeners."
https://www.facebook.com/TheTrueAutumnTears/
Finally, more LYCANTHROPIC CHANTS label activities; don’t miss Sick Feast 2025 this October; catch CRYPTIC BROOD on their upcoming European tour plus, come to our local shows in Wolfsburg (Germany)! Exciting times ahead - stay tuned for more via www.lycanthropic.de
Let's enter the dungeon:
HALLUCINATE
/ JADE SPLIT-7"
out now!Dive into the abyss with HALLUCINATE, whose raw, suffocating death metal claws through the earth’s bowels, summoning visions of cosmic horror and existential decay. Following their critically acclaimed “From The Bowels Of The Earth” (Caligari Records), they return with a relentless sonic assault—unfiltered, unholy, and utterly consuming.
On the flip side, JADE weaves a spell of haunting elegance, blending blackened doom with dreamlike melancholy. Fresh from the enigmatic “Mysteries Of A Flowery Dream” (Pulverised Records), their ethereal riffs and spectral whispers transport you to realms where beauty and despair intertwine.
Limited to 300 copies, this split 7″ vinyl is a must-have for those who crave the darkest corners of extreme music. Two bands, one nightmare – order now before it vanishes into the void.
Both vinyl variants are housed in black poly-lined inner sleeves and a 350gsm fold out flip-side cover, incl. download:
150 copies on shroud-coloured vinyl
150 copies on golden vinyl
Available from our shop: https://lycanthropic.de/shop/hallucinate-jade-heavens-gate-the-hidden-crypt-split-7
Full EP stream on our YouTube-channel : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P--HE7_fJq4
https://www.facebook.com/Hallucinatedeath
SICK FEAST 2025
Let’s celebrate extreme underground musick at Sick Feast 2025. Lycanthropic Chants will present an ugly composition of madness that reeks of death’s breath in Wolfsburg (Germany) at s.v Jugendhaus Ost on 18th October 2025. And everyone who can’t get enough gore spilled is invited to join the warm-up show in Wolfsburg at Sauna-Klub the day before, 17th October 2025.
Tickets are available from this location. There are two ticket options:
2-day ticket (main fest at s.v. Jugendhaus Ost on Saturday, 18th October 2025 plus warm-up show at Sauna-Klub on Friday, 17th October 2025)
main fest only ticket
CRYPTIC BROOD – “CREEPING CRYPTIC CONTAGION” TOUR ANNOUNCEMENT
The brood creeps on! Following the devastating first wave of shows earlier this year, Lycanthropic Chants presents the CRYPTIC BROOD – “Creeping Cryptic Contagion” tour: a descent into rotting flesh and radioactive nightmares. The band will flood stages of Western Europe with their own toxic blend of death metal, grind and doom, straight from the decaying heart of their latest album “Necrotic Flesh Bacteria”.
This is the route so far. Please reach out to us with your ideas for the open date:
2025.11.12 BEL/Ghent @ Omgekeerde Kruis
2025.11.13 FRA/Rennes @ Á l'Uzine
2025.11.14 FRA/Bordeaux @ Le RedCat
2025.11.15 ESP/Unquera @ Los Bancos
2025.11.16 PRT/Porto @ Woodstock 69
2025.11.17 AVAILABLE!
2025.11.18 ESP/Saragossa @ Pub Utopía
2025.11.19 ESP/Barcelona @ Sala Lennon’s
2025.11.20 FRA/Montpellier @ Le KJBI
2025.11.21 FRA/Lyon @ Rock N Eat
2025.11.22 FRA/Strasbourg @ Le Local
https://www.facebook.com/CrypticBrood
UPCOMING LOCAL SHOWS IN WOLFSBURG (GERMANY)
Am Dienstag, den 16. September 2025 im s.v. Jugendhaus Ost in Wolfsburg:
NECROPSY ODOR (Death Metal/Grindcore / USA, San Luis Obispo)
PULMONARY FIBROSIS (Goregrind / FRA, Yzeures-sur-Creuse)
REPULSIVE FEAST (Death Metal/Grindcore / GER, Wolfsburg)
Tür öffnet 19:30 Uhr
Bands beginnen 20:00 Uhr
Abendkasse kostet 18 EUR
Freier Eintritt für Personen die jünger als 18 Jahre sind.
https://www.facebook.com/events/1252559876278633/
Am Donnerstag, den 18. September 2025 im s.v. Jugendhaus Ost in Wolfsburg:
JADE (Atmospheric Death Metal / ESP, Catalonia)
TOTENGOTT (Doom/Black/Thrash Metal / ESP, Asturias)
HALLUCINATE (Progressive Death Metal / GER, Oldenburg)
Tür öffnet 19:30 Uhr
Bands beginnen 20:00 Uhr
Abendkasse kostet 18 EUR
Freier Eintritt für Personen die jünger als 18 Jahre sind.
https://www.facebook.com/events/1267247345062953/
Am Dienstag, den 4. November 2025 im s.v. Jugendhaus Ost in Wolfsburg:
ARTIFICIAL BRAIN (Technical/Progressive Death Metal / USA, Richmond)
SUFFERING HOUR (Avant-garde Black/Death Metal / USA, Forest Lake)
CRYPTIC BROOD (Death Metal / GER, Wolfsburg)
Tür öffnet 19:30 Uhr
Bands beginnen 20:00 Uhr
Vorverkauf 18 EUR (+Gebühren)
Abendkasse 22 EUR
Freier Eintritt für Personen die jünger als 18 Jahre sind.
https://www.facebook.com/events/1271652014190728/
FURTHER DATES, MARK YOUR CALENDARS
2025.11.28 @ s.v. Jugendhaus Ost: EARTHBONG (GER) + GAGAMAN (GER) + GAYA’S DEMISE (GER)
2025.12.06 @ s.v. Jugendhaus Ost: ABHORRENT EXECRATION (FRA) + DUNGEON KEEPER (GER) + more
2026.01.07 @ s.v. Jugendhaus Ost: HEXENBRETT (INT) + KARLOFF (GER
Finland's I, CURSED, who combine angry and furious death metal and grindcore, released their new HERETICAL ONSLAUGHT EP on September 11th 2025. The EP is released in cooperation with Finnish record labels Inverse Records & Meara Music which is also an agency and event producer based in Ulvila.
Listen to Heretical Onslaught EP: https://push.fm/fl/i-cursed-heretical
I, Cursed's previous EP, Death Holograms, was a bleak and cold affair in terms of production. The new EP, Heretical Onslaught, is bleak like its predecessor, but a bit warmer, though still closer to a circulatory arrest and collapse. I, Cursed has also undergone some line up changes. Nico Brander, who played guitar on the new EP, has stepped aside. Bassist and the band's main composer and lyricist Ville-Veikko Laaksonen has taken over on guitar. Joni Suodenjärvi, a familiar face from bands such as Cannibal Accident, Hateform, Mors Principium Est, and others, has been recruited as the band's new bassist. I, Cursed will be touring Finland extensively throughout the fall with their new EP.
Watch music video of first single 'Disfigurement': https://youtu.be/NlR4xJvdzlg
Watch music video of second single 'Death Pays It All': https://youtu.be/DlpcScU6zSg
Track
list:1. Malignant
2. Impure
3. Nothing From The Ruins
4. Disfigurement
5. Funerary
6. Loss
7. Swarm
8. Death Pays It All
-Music & lyrics composed & written by Ville-Veikko Laaksonen
-Produced & arranged by I, Cursed
-Engineered by Ville-Veikko Laaksonen, Nico Brander & Jesse Simola
-Recorded at Firefield Avenue & Soft Neon Audiovisual Studio Mixed & mastered by Jerkka Perälä
EP cover by Jerkka Perälä
Line-up on EP:
Eero Haula - Vocals (Oceanwake)
Ville-Veikko Laaksonen - Bass & guitar (Atlases, Marto)
Nico Brander - Guitar (Blood Service, Marto)
Arttu Leppänen - Drums (Atlases, Marto)
Discography:
I, Cursed / Blood Service S/T Split EP 2023 (Meara Music)
Bloodsoaked / Storm Parade Double Single 2023 (Meara Music)
Blades Single 2024 (Inverse Records / Meara Music)
Sorrower Single 2024 (Inverse Records / Meara Music)
Death Holograms Single & EP 2024 (Inverse Records / Meara Music)
Disfigurement Single 2025 (Inverse Records / Meara Music)
Death Pays It All Single 2025 (Inverse Records / Meara Music)
Nothing From The Ruins Single 2025 (Inverse Records / Meara Music)
Heretical Onslaught Album 2025 (Inverse Records / Meara Music)
https://icursed.bandcamp.com
https://www.facebook.com/I.Cursed.Grind
Stream "Guilded Abyss" at: https://bloodymountainrecords.bandcamp.com/track/guilded-abyss-3
Seven years since the release of their last full-length album, Valdur return October 3 with Guilded Abyss on Bloody Mountain Records.
Valdur is a distortion guild of the riff; musical merchants of the deep.
Obscure music for mellifluous minds.
The individuals of this abyssal congregation need only the desire to assemble and create the vibrations of aural alchemy for your aural pleasure.
Guilded Abyss will be available on digital, CD, cassette, and vinyl formats.
Note: Red-logo version of the album cover on CD only (pictured below).
Track
Listing:1. Hailing Molten Meteors
2. Mangled and Rotting (Spiritus Mortuus)
3. Guilded Abyss
4. Doomed Pt.II
5. Drinking from the Chalice of Banishment
6. Stars of Belial
7. Waves of Boiling Water/Molten Meteors Part II (Bonus Track)
Credits:
Recorded at the Bloody Mountain Bunker 2023-2025.
Mixed / mastered by Matthew at Canyon Lodge Studios.
Cover illustration by devilisyourmaster.
Layout by BMR.
Produced by Matthew and BMR.
Dragon logo by: farronloathing.
Old Valdur logo by Valdur.
Nature photos by James Holland.
Line-up:
Vuke - Guitar
William - Bass
Jackson - Vocals
Matthew - Drums
https://bloodymountainrecords.bandcamp.com/album/guilded-abyss
http://www.bloodymountainrecords.com/
What began as a farewell has become a resurrection. LOST AND AMSTERDAMNED, the debut EP from the Netherlands' one-man Black/Death Metal project, EL MUERTO, is set for release on November 21!
FFO: Opeth, Immortal, Emperor, Mgla, Death
The official video for the EP's first single, "Enthroned in the Tower of Shadows (The Witch)," is available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ph10tr-6LYk
The song is also available on https://elmuerto2.bandcamp.com/track/enthroned-in-the-tower-of-shadows-the-witch
El Muerto was born in the depths of personal crisis, a raw and unflinching document of depression, trauma, and the desire to disappear. Conceived as a final message from an artist who had lost the will to live, each track captures a chapter of that darkness. But this record is no longer a goodbye. It’s proof that even in the shadows, something can still survive.
El Muerto is the alter ego of a multi-instrumentalist whose journey spans continents, from the underground metal scene of Mexico (Sekhmet) to experimental projects in Australia (Conscious Comma), now anchored in the Dutch landscape. With Lost and Amsterdamned, he delivers a fiercely collaborative black/death metal EP shaped by the frostbitten influence of Immortal, the grim atmosphere of Darkthrone and Mgła, and the progressive shadows of Opeth and Emperor.
Driven by guitar-forward compositions and visceral vocals, the record balances old-school extremity with cinematic vision. Each track is both a personal exorcism and a descent into archetypal horror, as described by below by El Muerto.
"A Song for Ran" – A melancholic invocation of the Norse sea goddess, casting despair into the sea’s cold embrace. Melodic and mournful, it drifts between surrender and transcendence beneath crashing waves and whispered death. Where the final rest in the most peaceful as well.
"Enthroned in the Tower of Shadows (The Witch)" – A theatrical black metal tale of the witch-queen reigning from a tower of obsidian. Ritualistic, grand, and venomously lyrical, it reads like folklore soaked in blood and fire. Betrayal, treason and lies.
"Lich King" – A blighted anthem of death’s dominion. With imagery of skeletal monarchs and ruined worlds, it’s a march into the void, full of oppressive riffing and funereal dread.
"Blood Crypt" – The EP’s most venomous moment: a burial rite soaked in bile and loathing. A brutal poem of closure through decay, it turns memory into rot, laying ghosts to rest in a cathedral of scorn.
"Ghosts of Torment" – An inner war against unseen forces. This track is a descent into madness where haunting spirits represent trauma, anxiety, and mental illness. Dissonant and despairing, it’s a song about being torn from within—and haunted from without.
"Wolves of Den Haag" – Inspired by the real-life cannibalistic murder of Dutch statesman Johan de Witt in 1672, this track uses historical horror to reflect modern betrayal and societal rage. Gnarled riffs and spectral tension echo through The Hague’s ghost-soaked streets.
Each song speaks in the language of metal, but beneath the corpse paint and distortion lies something deeply human—anguish, defiance, and ultimately, release.
Each of these songs reflects personal trauma through the lens of myth, horror, and metal’s harshest language turning lived experience into sonic ritual. Lost and Amsterdamned no longer marks an ending. It is a violent testament of survival, memory, and transformation. A cathartic howl from the pit—and the sound of someone crawling out of it.
The album's rhythm section features guest musicians from international metal acts, such as downunder's Norse and Europe's Adarrak.
Mixed by the legendary Tomas Skogsberg of Sunlight Studios in Sweden and mastered by Ricardo Botello. Recorded in studios across the Netherlands.
Pre-order: https://elmuerto2.bandcamp.com/album/lost-and-amsterdamned
Track
Listing:1. A Song for Ran
2. Enthroned in the Tower of Shadows (The Witch)
3. Lich King
4. Blood Crypt
5. Ghosts of Torment
6. Wolves of Den Haag
Credits:
Produced by Ricardo Botello
Mixed by Tomas Skogsberg in Sunlight Studios, Stockholm, Sweden.
Mastered by Ricardo Botello in Draal Studios, Amersfoort, Netherlands.
All artwork created by Francisco Torres Beltrán (Tobelart)
Line-up:
Ricardo Botello - Guitars, Vocals, Piano
Zigor Munoz - Bass (except "Ghosts of Torment")
Tommaso Tani - Bass on "Ghosts of Torment"
Robin Stone - Drums
Bio:
El Muerto is the alter ego of a multi-instrumentalist, Ricardo Botello, who has made the Dutch landscape his creative home for the past years. His musical journey spans continents, from his work with the Mexican project Sekhmet to time spent with Australia’s Conscious Comma.
Now unveiling his debut EP, Lost in Amsterdamned, El Muerto presents a collaborative effort that features a dynamic cast of guest musicians.
https://www.youtube.com/@rbb04
https://elmuerto2.bandcamp.com/album/lost-and-amsterdamned
Melbourne’s
crust-death metal assault unit KÜNTSQUÄD has dropped
their brand-new video for “OMINOUS”, taken from their
acclaimed album SATANS COCK, out now via Wormholedeath.With blast-beaten fury and apocalyptic riffs, “Ominous” captures a world on fire—an existential nightmare where a rising zombie virus collides with the looming collapse of a ravaged, pillaged planet. The result is a sonic and visual assault as relentless as it is uncompromising.
Stream the album: https://orcd.co/scalbum
Previous videos:
https://youtu.be/Nso_kHVv3oI
https://youtu.be/xeeiwOvpmr4
https://youtu.be/26xpIfMKKhE
"Satans Cock" The Album
Following their 2022 self-titled debut, which sold out multiple pressings and carved a cult following across the underground, KÜNTSQUÄD (pronounced Kountskard) double down on everything grotesque, unholy, and deliberately absurd. There are no genre walls here—only a relentless descent into sonic madness.
With the album “Satans Cock”, the band delivers a grotesque yet calculated assault—layering blast-beaten fury, apocalyptic riffs, and sneering satire into a weaponized soundscape for the damned.
About KÜNTSQUÄD:
KÜNTSQUÄD (pron. Kountskard) is a crusty death metal band from Melbourne blending guttural vocals, down-tuned riffs, and blackened chaos. Their 2022 self-titled debut on Wormholedeath Records earned global acclaim and sold-out pressings. Raw, extreme, and satirically twisted—this is metal with no genre boundaries.
www.youtube.com/@Kuntsquad666
www.facebook.com/kuntsquad666
Format: Digital CD /
Physical CDLabel: Independent Release
For fans of : Testament, Kreator, Xentrix, Suicidal Angels, Angelus Apatrida and the like….
Tracklist:
01. Only Madness Remains
02. Measure Of Guilt
03. When The Sharp Things Come
04. Sanity’s Rage
05. Blood Calls For Blood
06. Nothing Sacred Will Hold
07. The Dead Don’t Run
08. The Final Exhibit Of Pain
09. Reeducate The Masses
10. Sanity Lies In Ruin
Firmly rooted in the past, with a contemporary sound. Versatile, yet without compromise in aggression and technical level. Founded in 2002, when Thrash Metal bands were very few and other, more extreme genres had taken over the scene In Belgium, Sanity’s Rage came together as a band with a shared passion for catchy songwriting, raw energy and emotion, brought with technical skill.
The band has played renowned venues and festivals in Belgium, The Netherlands, Germany and The United Kingdom, alongside top acts such as After All, Agent Steel, Bonded By Blood, Cyclone, Destructor, Evil Invaders, Gama Bomb, Holy Moses, Huntress, Hyades, James Rivera, Laaz Rockit, Liar, Onslaught, Reign Of Fury, Savage Messiah, Skyclad, Saxon, Testament and many others. Some of the highlights being Beermageddon (UK) in 2014 and 2024 and Alcatraz Metal Fest (BE) in 2009 and 2024.
Their debut EP ‘The Rage Of One’ was well received by the international press, the follow-up CD ‘You Are What You Swallow’ proved they weren’t just a one trick pony and took them up a level. Now, in 2025, Sanity’s Rage is back with a new album ‘The Dead Don’t Run’, and continue the story of pure fucking thrash. Over 10 years after the last release, with a complete lineup change, bringing back most of the original band members who started the story 20 years ago.
‘The Dead Don't Run’ will be available worldwide on all major streaming platforms starting October 15th, 2025. A physical digipack (€15.00) and digital CD download (€9.99) will already be available on October 1st, 2025!
Line-Up:
Tim de Bruyne: guitar
Tim de Bisschop: bassguitar / backing vocals
Kenny Molly: vocals
Sam Stoelzaet: drums
Kenny Claes: guitar
https://www.facebook.com/SanitysRage
Two
weeks before the premiere of their new album, “GORZKIE PLONY”
("BITTER HARVEST"), NARRENWIND present "I-II-I-II",
a powerful cover of the unforgettable Maanam track. This is more than just a
tribute to a classic; it's an homage to one of the most significant Polish
alternative bands of the 80s.The timeless lyrics of Olga “Kora” Sipowicz have been re-imagined within Narrenwind's blackened heavy metal sound, which draws heavily from 80s and 90s metal classics and is inspired by legends like Bathory, Armia and Kat. The entire piece is imbued with the spirit of Polish poetry and a deep appreciation for the original.
Watch and listen to the video for "I-II-I-II": https://youtu.be/GiKakNIb3gA
The band added: “And remember, big sunglasses are very important, always big sunglasses!"
"Gorzkie Plony" will be unleashed on 22 September 2025 via Pagan Records. Pre-order the album (CD/VINYL/MERCH): https://tinyurl.com/2j535tdw
The track follows the release of the singles “Koniugacja”) and “Nikt Nie Wie” .
The band described "Gorzkie Plony" as "a return to the spirit of our inaugural work". The album was mixed and mastered by Haldor Grunberg at Satanic Audio. The artwork was completed by JRMR. The album also includes session drums by Anti-Christian (Doedsvangr, Beaten to Death, ex-Tsjuder).
https://www.pagan-records.com
https://www.facebook.com/paganrecords
https://narrenwind.bandcamp.com/
https://www.facebook.com/narrenwind
FFO: Slayer, Demolition Hammer, Vio-lence, Kreator, Exodus,Devastation, Pestilence
Unapologetically true to their roots, the new album pushes the band’s sound to new extremes. It is heavier, faster, slower, and more technically unrelenting. Every track is sharpened for maximum impact, delivering a refined yet feral evolution of their signature thrash assault.
This is not just another record, it’s the definitive Condition Critical statement: uncompromising, chaotic, and forged in pure aggression.
Track
Listing:1. Wretched Aggression
2. Deconstructive Horrors
3. Cranial Dissolution
4. Hydroponic Mutation
5. Postmortal Simulation
6. Psychological Epidemic
7. Incubation Disposal
8. Cryonic Intestinal Preservation
9. Excarnation
Credits:
Mixed & Mastered by Mike Low.
Guitars & Bass engineered by Tony Barhoum.
Drums engineered by James Suprenant & Big Goon Studios.
Vocals engineered by Apollo.
Artwork by Andrei Bouzikov.
CD Layout design by Tom Martin.
All music written and produced by Condition Critical.
Line-Up:
Ryan Taylor – Vocals / Guitar
Tony Barhoum – Lead Guitar
Mike Dreher – Bass
Ryan Donato – Drums
Bio:
Formed in 2010, Condition Critical delivers high-intensity, no-bullshit thrash metal in the tradition of the genre’s most violent pioneers. Described as “a literal war of sound that attacks you with deadly perfection” (New Wave of Thrash Zine), they’ve built a reputation on relentless riffage, vicious stage presence, and tours across the U.S., Europe, and Russia.
They’ve shared stages with notable acts such as Obituary, Demolition Hammer, Napalm Death, Morbid Saint, Revocation, and Havok.
https://www.facebook.com/ConditionCriticalNJ/
JESTER MAJESTY – “INFINITE MEASURE, FINITE EXISTENCE”
Label: Xtreem MusicRelease date: december 4th 2025
Genre: Progressive Death/Thrash Metal
For fans of: Death | Anacrusis | Coroner | Watchtower
One more voyage of exploration, one more combination of chemicals, one more step into the forbidden darkness…one more ‘immoral’ experiment. There is no right or wrong here on this frontier, there is only the light of knowledge, the thrill of discovery and the grasping of power. Warnings are just challenges to courage and laws only bind those too weak to break them. Is the essence of our humanity really so great a price to pay when the reward is the ultimate understanding of everything? Is it not time to transcend the natural order, the chains of conscience that have bound us and leave this world behind…in ruins if that is what must be…
A union of two prodigious talents - Alessandro Gargivolo and Erymanthon Seth – Jester Majesty create music to fire the imagination and astound the senses. Formed in early 2024 by Alessandro Gargivolo when his musical ambitions began to extend into territories beyond the remit of his band, thrashers Alchemist, a first EP Plains Of Heaven appeared later that year. Erymanthon Seth (Apocalypse) contributed to the Plains Of Heaven EP and a full partnership with Alessandro Gargivolo soon developed. Now the breathtaking results of that partnership can be revealed; a majestic concept album of stunning progressive metal that deals with mankind’s insatiable thirst for knowledge and ongoing battle against the limitations that restrain him – Infinite Measure, Finite Existence…
The heavy, insistent and rhythmic introduction of ‘Zero-Point Collapse’ opens the door to an album that defies any attempt to provide a simple summation of its contents. The huge, shifting riffs and elaborate leads of ‘Echoes Of π’ sublimely illustrate the blend of outstanding musicianship and songcraft which lies at the heart of the Jester Majesty sound. The individual abilities at play open up vast possibilities for the songs, creating music that is limited only by the scope of the imagination. Each song is unique within itself and yet they are all intrinsically connected – working wonderfully as individual pieces but staggeringly so as a collective whole. It’s an exhilarating experience to ride the storm-tossed seas of ‘Married To The Masterplan’, with so much to absorb, so much to hear, layer upon layer of sound, with the powerful chorus an anchor in the tumult. Infinite Measure, Finite Existence is constantly evolving and changing forms and the individual songs are microcosms of that process, metamorphosising as they progress, pools mirroring the tides of an ocean. Each musical element of Jester Majesty is of the highest quality, from the superb vocals to the mesmerising guitar work to the overwhelming drums and ‘φinal Jest’ is the perfect ending to an album of superlative accomplishment. It leaves you with a hunger to revisit the many paths of Infinite Measure…, a feeling that you could uncover a whole new experience by listening with a slightly different focus. There are near limitless secrets to be found in the realms of this indisputable masterpiece of progressive metal.
Mixed and mastered by Nikola Zanev (Other Night Fears, Mudcrab) to allow every facet of this intricate musical jewel to shine and adorned in the powerful artwork of Vini Vhummel (Kairos, Entormus etc), Infinite Measure, Finite Existence will be released by Xtreem Music, on CD and digital formats, on December 4th. This is one album that simply cannot be ignored.
Line-up:
Alessandro Gargivolo - Guitars/Bass/Vocals
Erymanthon Seth – Lead Guitar/Keyboards
*composition credit to Emiliano Ostertag on ‘φinal Jest’
https://www.xtreemmusic.com/
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61563217256871
Glorious Depravity have also announced a US tour for the promotion of their new album
Nov 15 - (TBA)
Nov 16 - Grand Rapids MI, Morning Ritual
Nov 17 - Chicago IL, Sleeping Village
Nov 18 - Indianapolis IN, Black Circle
Nov 19 - Louisville KY, Mag Bar
Nov 20 - Asheville NC, The Odd
Nov 21 - Raleigh NC, Chapel of Bones
Nov 22 - Richmond VA, Fuzzy Cactus
All shows with Wretched Blessing
GLORIOUS DEPRAVITY – “DEATH NEVER SLEEPS”
Genre - Death metal with thrash metal touchesFor fans of - Cannibal Corpse, Monstrosity, Vader, Deicide, Sinister, Decapitated, Power Trip
With an illustrious lineup featuring members of Pyrrhon, Gravesend, Woe, Scarcity and more, one can safely presume that Glorious Depravity would know their way around extreme metal music. And they deliver in spades; they have come up with an album that showcases the best elements of death metal, even with its roots in the old school sound and the music tinged with thrash metal influences. In comparison to their debut, they have refined and upgraded their music and have left no stone unturned for this one. The meticulously written music is more impactful and powerful than ever before and they seem to have found more of their identity on this one. With recording and mixing done by Joe Cincotta (Suffocation, Obituary) and mastering by Ryan Williams (The Black Dahlia Murder), the album sounds tremendous and is an absolute delight to listen to - being clear, resonant, and robust. To top things off, a painting of the legendary artist Dan Seagrave adorns this release. A death metal fan could die happy right now. "Death Never Sleeps" is undoubtedly a significant release in the style, one that will be remembered for a long time for being a top-tier, near-flawless, invigorating death metal album.
Line up
Doug Moore (Pyrrhon, Scarcity, Seputus) - Vocals
Matt Mewton (Woe) - Guitars
George Paul (Gravesend) - Guitars
John McKinney (Woe) - Bass
Chris Grigg (Woe) - Drums
Recorded and mixed by Joe Cincotta (Suffocation, Obituary) at Full Force Recording
Mastered by Ryan Williams (The Black Dahlia Murder)
Artwork by Dan Seagrave (Morbid Angel, Malevolent Creation)
Track listing
1. Slaughter the Gerontocrats
2. Stripmined Flesh Extractor view
3. Freshkills Poltergeist view
4. Sulphrous Winds (Howling Through Christendom)
5. Scourged by the Wings of the Fell Destroyer
6. The Devouring Dust
7. Carnage at the Margins
8. Necrobotic Enslavement
9. Death Never Sleeps
Official release date - November 7th, 2025
https://www.facebook.com/transcendingobscurityrecords
https://www.facebook.com/gloriousdepravity
FROM
THE CRYPT – “BORN IN THE GRAVE”For fans of: Bolt Thrower • Autopsy • Benediction • early Grave
Dutch death/grind act From The Crypt will release their debut album, Born in the Grave, on 26 September. The band features former members of acclaimed underground outfits Inhume and Cliteater, bringing together years of experience in crafting uncompromising extreme music.
Across six tracks, Born in the Grave blends old-school death metal sensibilities with grinding intensity, bone-heavy riffs, and deep guttural vocals. The result is a record that draws on classic influences while delivering a raw and contemporary edge
https://www.facebook.com/rawskullrecordz/
https://www.facebook.com/FromTheCryptDeathMetal
Listen to “Emanation of Chaos”: https://www.nocleansinging.com/2025/09/08/an-ncs-premiere-achathras-emanation-of-chaos/
“Emanation of Chaos” follows the previously released singles "Anointed With Moonfire" and "The Despiser Triumphant” and showcases the project's embrace of the genre's golden era: the early to late-90s European black metal sound.
While many newer bands claim to draw upon "true" and "old school" black metal, this often involves recycling the template set by the same three or four early 90s Norwegian acts. With “A Darkness of the Ancient Past”, Achathras instead offer a much broader embrace of those glory years, resurrecting the values of the early to late 1990s European black metal scene, a period when aggressive riffs, atmospheric songwriting, caustic vocals, and otherworldly synth work provided an alternative to the mainstream.
The band's debut album can be described as epic and, at times, melodic. The songwriting recalls acts such as early Gehenna, Odium, Emperor, Hecate Enthroned, Obtained Enslavement, Taake, Old Man’s Child, Ancient, Dimmu Borgir, Abigor, Covenant, Forefather and Mork Gryning.
Achathras features anonymous musicians from acclaimed and long-running black metal acts.
"A Darkness of the Ancient Past" is available to pre-order now via Cult Never Dies
Achathras are:
Eidolon Drakh - Guitars, Bass, Keyboards & Effects
Malefic Orator - Voice
Vorthol - Drums
Tracklisting:1. The Weaving Of The Worlds
2. Anointed With Moonfire
3. A Cerement Of Flame
4. Emanation Of Chaos
5. Melancholy Wanderer
6. The Curse Of Supremacy
7. The Despiser Triumphant
8. A Lamenting Presence
9. The Uttermost Cold
https://www.cultneverdies.com/
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61576909640662
"ACCIDIA / BELFAGOR" is the first single taken
from "VII VITIUM" the debut album that the
Italian Occult, Dark & Heavy project VII VITIUM will
release on October 31st, 2025A video is available at https://youtu.be/7E-6r1YlRdk
The pillars of this project, namely Daniele Laurenti (Kryuhm), Giampi Tomezzoli (Kryuhm, Epitaph) and Daniele Pedrollo (Kayleth), are accompanied in this episode by Joe Ferraro of Cultus Sanguine on vocals, Luca Gregori on second vocals and Dario Vicariotto on lead guitar.
The project aims to explore the world of sin, distancing itself from Christian teachings and offering a personal vision of the seven deadly sins, giving voice to their Demons.
Musically, VII VITIUM explores unconstrained territories. They range from the Dark Occult sound of DEATH SS and PAUL CHAIN, to European Doom, from Italian Progressive Rock to independent Rock, and finally to 1980s Darkwave.
VII VITIUM are ready to welcome you into their sinful world
Pre-order LP and deluxe edition now at: https://t.ly/TGN78
https://linktr.ee/mykingdommusic
https://www.facebook.com/VIIVITIUM
Release date: 03.10.2025
Location: Germany/France
FFO: Cradle Of Filth, The Black Dahlia Murder, Behemoth
Bio:
Lycantrophilia, summoned from the nocturnal vaults, prowls the frontier where Melodic Death entwines with Black Metal. Forged in the solitude of the studio, each song is a ritual of ravenous guitars, abyssal screams and spectral keys – a cathedral of shadows where only the abyss endures.
https://www.facebook.com/ironcladmetalpr/
https://lycantrophilia.bandcamp.com
ETERNAL RETURNS – „LET THERE BE SIN “
Let There Be Sin – Eternal Returns is the crushing new album from India’s unstoppable Death/Thrash Metal force. Brutal Records proudly presents this release, featuring nine relentless tracks of brutal riffs, technical precision, and dark melodic death metal. Fans worldwide can experience this intense musical journey. Moreover, the album fuses aggression, melody, and philosophy into one unforgettable experience.
Release Date: September 05, 2025
Available Worldwide – Digital via The Orchard & Physical Formats
About Eternal Returns – India’s Extreme Metal Pioneers:
Formed in 2010 in Thane (Mumbai), India, Eternal Returns has been a defining presence in the Indian metal scene for over a decade. Their music draws inspiration from the ancient philosophical concept of the eternal cycle of life, death, and rebirth. As a result, their songs reflect existence, spirituality, and human struggle.
The band is known for combining raw aggression with technical mastery. Consequently, their sound is both crushing and immersive. Their lyrics explore mythology, existentialism, and the quest for liberation. Therefore, each album is not just music—it is an introspective journey for listeners.
Over the years, Eternal Returns has toured extensively across India, sharing stages with international acts and building a reputation for high-energy, precise live performances. This experience has strengthened their signature sound and global appeal.
Musical Influences & Style: Eternal Returns draws from a wide range of metal influences. They combine the technical precision of death metal with thrash’s raw aggression. Moreover, groove-oriented rhythms give their music a dynamic edge.
The Sound of Eternal Returns’ Let There Be Sin: Eternal Returns blends thrash metal aggression with melodic death metal intricacies. Their intricate riffs, pounding rhythms, and soaring leads create a soundscape that immerses listeners into darkness and reflection. In addition, they merge groove metal, metalcore, thrash, and melodic death elements, transcending traditional genre boundaries.
Fans of Sepultura, Arch Enemy, Kreator, and Lamb of God will recognize familiar energy. However, Eternal Returns adds a unique Indian cultural and spiritual perspective, setting them apart in the global metal scene. Moreover, the band balances brutal heaviness with melodic passages that enhance the album’s emotional impact.
The Concept Behind Let There Be SinLet There Be Sin is more than an album—it is a narrative exploring humanity’s inner battles. Each track represents one of the seven deadly sins, brought to life through intricate artwork:
Crown – Pride
Star (Baphomet) – Sloth
Pig Head – Gluttony
Eye with Dollar – Greed
Dagger – Envy
Heart – Lust
Nuclear Symbol – Wrath
At the heart of the artwork lies a diamond encircled by a serpent, symbolizing Eternal Returns itself: raw, unyielding, and eternal. Additionally, this motif reinforces the philosophical themes of the album: confronting darkness to find strength and clarity.
Tracklist:1. Birth - Life - Death
2. Sloth
3. Lust
4. Envy
5. Greed
6. Gluttony
7. Wrath
8. Pride
9. 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
Follow Eternal Returns on their journey and join the revolution. The cycle begins anew. Will you dare to enter?
https://brutalrecords.com/release/let-there-be-sin/
NEWS 7.9.2025
WINGS
OF STEEL – “WINDS OF TIME”
Vö: 17.10.2025
Label: Wings of Steel
Noch ziemlich berauscht vom krassen Erfolg der ersten Albumsingle “Winds of Time”, enthüllen Wings of Steel nun erneut eine wahre Perle des Old-School-Heavy-Metal, bei der sie ihre einzigartige Fähigkeit beweisen, sowohl das klangliche als auch das ästhetische Metal-Flair der späten 70er und frühen 80er Jahre authentisch einzufangen.
Begleitet von einem Musikvideo, das uns in die glorreiche Zeit von MTV zurückbringt, liefert “We Rise” großen Sound und eine kraftvolle Aussage – zusammengeschmiedet, um Herz und Seele eines jeden Classic-Metal-Fans tief zu berühren.
Die Band selbst sagt über ihr neues Video: “Das Stück ist die klangliche und visuelle Repräsentation unserer alltäglichen Gedanken, denn es bezieht sich darauf, Frieden und Stärke durch Verbundenheit zu erreichen. Diese Message und unser moderner und doch zugleich traditioneller Sound nehmen euch mit auf eine epische Arena-Rock-Reise der alten Schule, die eure Stimmung in echter Rock’n’Roll-Manier erheben wird.”
“We Rise” ist die zweite Single des von Fans heiß erwarteten zweiten Studioalbums “Winds of Time”, welches am 17. Oktober 2025 weltweit erscheinen wird. Die Scheibe ist bereits auf CD und Vinyl vorbestellbar, in den Vereinigten Staaten direkt über die Website der Band und in Europa bei High Roller Records.
Tracklist
Winds of Time
Saints and Sinners
Crying
To Die in Holy War
Lights Go Out
We Rise (Focustrack)
Flight of the Eagle
Über Wings of Steel
Wings of Steel ist eine Heavy-Metal/Hardrock-Band aus Los Angeles, die 2019 von Sänger Leo Unnermark und Gitarrist Parker Halub gegründet wurde.
Der Sound der Band ist primär im Old-School-Stil des Hardrock und Heavy Metal der 70er und 80er Jahre verwurzelt und lässt sich als epische sowie einzigartige Mischung dieser klassischen Stile beschreiben. Unnermarks bluesiger Touch und sein dynamisch-kraftvolles Stimmregister, gepaart mit Halubs bombastischen Riffs und ausdrucksstarken Soli, vereinen sich zu einem unverwechselbaren und kraftvollen Sound, auf den Fans von Hardrock und Heavy Metal gewartet haben.
2022 veröffentlichte die Band ihre Debüt-EP “Wings of Steel”, die sie schnell zu einer ernstzunehmenden Größe in der Underground-Heavy-Metal-Szene machte. Aufbauend auf diesem Erfolg veröffentlichte die Band im darauffolgenden Jahr ihr erstes Album “Gates of Twilight” (2023), das von vielen als eines der besten Heavy-Metal-Alben der letzten Jahre angesehen wird.
Wings of Steel starteten im Frühjahr 2024 ihre erste Europatournee, auf der sie für ihre energiegeladenen Live-Auftritte auf dem gleichen hohen Niveau wie auf ihren Studioveröffentlichungen gelobt wurden. Die Energie ihrer Live-Shows wurde auf ihrem Live-Album “Live in France” (2024) eingefangen und hervorgehoben.
Am 13. Juni 2025 enthüllte die Band “Winds of Time”, ihre bislang ambitionierteste Single und ihr anspruchsvollstes Projekt. “Winds of Time” ist ein gigantischer Track mit einem über 10-minütigen Musikvideo. Mit dieser Single demonstriert die Band ihre einzigartige Stellung sowie ihren unverwechselbaren Sound in der aktuellen Heavy-Metal-Szene.
Bis heute haben Wings of Steel über ein Dutzend Shows in den USA und Europa gespielt, darunter Auftritte bei renommierten Festivals und an legendären Veranstaltungsorten wie dem Heavy Week-end, dem Rock Hard Festival, dem Whisky-A-Go-Go, dem Keep It True Festival, dem Up the Hammers Festival und mehr.
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N.Y.C. – “BUILT TO DESTROY”
Release
date:
november 14th, 2025
Label: Adrenalizing Media
Wie würde es klingen, wenn AC/DC sich in einer Gasse mit Judas Priest prügelten, während Motörhead daneben eine Harley aufheulen ließen? So klingen N.Y.C. mit ihrem Debütalbum “Built To Destroy” (VÖ: 14.11.). Die Platte wurde von Tommy Bolan produziert und wird von ADRENALIZING MEDIA NETWORK (Executive Producer) veröffentlicht. Aufgenommen wurde sie in den Deep End Music Studios (abgemischt von Kenny Meriedeth) und gemastert von Robert Vosgien (Los Angeles/USA). Auf dem Album ist außerdem der Grammy-Preisträger und Hollywood-Komponist Vince DiCola (Rocky IV, Transformers The Movie) mit einem Gastbeitrag vertreten. “Built To Destroy” ist heavy, laut, ziemlich angefressen – und hat definitiv nicht das Ziel, Freunde zu finden.
Tracklist
Heavy As Hell
Twisted
United
Tired Of Smiling
Lyin Eyes
Lets Roll (40 Brave)
Central Park
Fight
Full Tilt
Highway To Nowhere
Gasoline
244
Built To Destroy
Gegründet von Sänger/Gitarrist Tommy Bolan, dem in Queens, NY geborenen und aufgewachsenen Sechs-Saiten-Shredder hinter Warlocks Platinum-Album “Triumph & Agony”, gehören zur Band auch die Metal-Legenden Stet Howland (W.A.S.P., Metal Church) an den Drums und Steve Unger (Metal Church) am Bass. Gemeinsam verkörpern sie den Sound von New York City – laut, unruhig, wütend und bereit, sich aus der Gosse zu erheben.
Mit der bahnbrechenden Single “Heavy As Hell” (VÖ: 05.09.), liefern N.Y.C. eine atemberaubende Ode an ausverkaufte Konzerthallen und das Spielen auf der eigenen Bühne des Lebens mit all der Intensität, nach der wir uns alle sehnen. Die Single, die mehr Gitarren enthält als der Hobbyraum deines liebsten Nachbarn, ist genauso rau und aggressiv wie das dazugehörige Video.
“Ich wollte Songs schreiben, die für mich echt sind,” sagt Bolan, der jeden Track geschrieben, produziert und mit viel Herzblut versehen hat. “Mit unseren Songs können wir unsere Aggressionen rauslassen und gleichzeitig die Dämonen unseres Wahnsinns exorzieren. Ich bin der Typ an der New Yorker Straßenecke, der wegen allem rumschreit und diese Intensität spürt man auch bei unseren Live-Shows.”
Das Album ist ein echter klanglicher Wutanfall, die Feierlichkeiten vor dem Release laufen auf Hochtouren. Die Veröffentlichung von Bolans eigenen Gitarrensaiten (über Optima Strings) ist in vollem Gange, flankiert von – im wahrsten Sinne des Wortes – epischen und beeindruckenden Videos mit VFX-Veteran Walter Schulz (Emmy- & Oscar-Preisträger und Hollywood VFX Director). Schulz und das Team von Adrenalizing Media Network haben mit Unreal Engine und all ihren neuesten Technologien gearbeitet und keine Mühen gescheut, um bislang nie realisierte neue Anwendungsfälle aus den herausragenden Fähigkeiten der neuesten Gaming-Technologie herauszuholen. “Walter ist ein Meister seines Fachs und passt perfekt zu uns“, erklärt Bolan. “Die visuelle Welt, die er geschaffen hat, fängt die Intensität von N.Y.C. ein.“
Außerdem stehen spannende Werbeaktionen und Werbegeschenke von Schecter, Peavey, Morley, Optima Strings, Tascam, EHX, Gator und Levy’s an sowie die Veröffentlichung vom N.Y.C.-eigenen Wein & Wodka.
‘Built To Destroy’ ist im Grunde der Wendepunkt für jeden, um all den Mist hinter sich lassen, der ihm in seinem Leben angetan wurde”, fügt Bolan hinzu. “All der Wahnsinn, die Lügen und die durch Dritte erzwungene Selbstaufopferung von Körper, Geist und Seele sollen nun umgedreht werden. Wie mein Song sagt: ‘I am Tired of Smiling’. All das hat mich zu der Mischung aus Mensch und Maschine gemacht, die ihr vor euch seht. Ich bin zurückgekehrt, um meine Dämonen freizulassen und die Einschränkung durch andere nicht länger zu tolerieren.”
“Built To Destroy” ist nicht nur ein Album. Es ist eine akustische 10-Tonnen-Atombombe, die auf deine Stereoanlage zusteuert – also anschnallen und festhalten!
RIVETSKULL – “ABSENCE OF TIME”
Release
date:
september 10th, 2025
Label: RivetSkull
Das Heavy-Metal-Powerhouse aus Seattle, RIVETSKULL, enthüllt begeistert die brandneue Single “The Hammer Falls”, eine politisch aufgeladene Hymne, die aus den Turbulenzen der heutigen Zeit hervorgegangen ist. Der neue Song wird begleitet vom unten aufgeführten Lyric-Video.
Sänger Chad McMurray kommentiert "The Hammer Falls" wie folgt: “Der Song ist von unserer gegenwärtigen politischen Situation und all dem Scheiß, der gerade passiert, inspiriert. Man kann nur entweder etwas dagegen unternehmen oder alles hinnehmen… ‘is it time to burn?’
Wir mögen diese Passage hier ganz besonders: ‘a fragile sphere out of control, lost the message somewhere, can’t tell demons and angels apart. (Übers.: Eine zerbrechliche Sphäre außer Kontrolle, die Botschaft irgendwo verloren, kann Dämonen und Engel nicht mehr unterscheiden.)’”
Chad fährt fort: “Zum ersten Mal live gespielt haben wir das Stück auf dem Masters of Rock in der Tschechischen Republik. Wir haben die Hoffnung, dass die Menschen die Intensität und das Gefühl der Dringlichkeit spüren.”
Tracklist
Hellbound
Isolation
Not Gonna Run
My Darkest Hour
Eyes of a Fallen Angel
The King is Dead
Swimming in Mortality
Time Will Tell
Über RivetSkull
2009 in Seattle gegründet, wurden RIVETSKULL ursprünglich durch die gemeinsame Verbindung zur Musik Ronnie James Dios zusammengeführt. Heute formen sie ihren ganz eigenen Weg, während sie ihren frühen Wurzeln treu bleiben. Mit ihrem Debütalbum “Trail of Souls: Samsara” (2023) und dem Nachfolger “Absence of Time” konnten sie sich als eindrucksvolle Stimme im Heavy Metal etablieren.
Mit Chad McMurray (Gesang), Mark Plog (Gitarre), Michael Robson (Drums) und Johnny Massey (Bass) liefern RIVETSKULL einen Sound, der von der Tradition des Classic Metal, einer intensiven Energie und roher Leidenschaft durchdrungen ist. Ihre elektrisierenden Auftritte verbinden eigene Musik mit der Zelebrierung von Dios zeitloser Brillanz und bieten Fans so eine wahre Heavy-Metal-Erfahrung
RivetSkull sind:
Chad McMurray – Gesang
Mark Plog – Gitarre
Michael Robson – Drums
Johnny Massey – Bass
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Nach unserem Debüt My Whole Wrath (2023) beschreiten wir mit The Unholy Veil of Silence einen konsequenteren Weg: zwischen orchestraler Wucht, zerstörerischem Blackened Death Metal und einer Atmosphäre, die das Ende heraufbeschwört.
Fans von Septicflesh, Dimmu Borgir oder Behemoth werden Anknüpfungspunkte finden – doch unser neues Werk bringt erzählerische Tiefe und eine eigene Handschrift mit.
Die Veröffentlichung feiern wir mit einer exklusiven Release-Show am 4. Oktober 2025 im Turock in Essen.
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FRANTIC AGGRESSOR – “EXTINCTION”
Genre: Black Metal
Label: Folter Records
Distributed by: Alive
Release: 17.10.2025
Sechs Jahre nach ihrem Debüt »Land Mine Logic« lassen FRANTIC AGGRESSOR aus Ost-Berlin unter dem Banner des Nihilistic Black Metal eine noch heftigere Salve los!
Auf »Extinction« schwingt nicht, wie bei vielen anderen, eine dunkle Romantik mit, und es gibt keine Sehnsucht nach einer wie auch immer gearteten mystischen Erfahrung als Gott-Ersatz. Stattdessen verströmen die neuen Tracks oft das Flair eines Beschusses auf offenem, kargen Gelände.
Das ist abermals ein Lehrstück in Sachen musikalischer Militanz und die erneute Verkündung einer Metaphysik des Nichts. Dabei befasst sich jeder Song mit einem anderen Thema der menschlichen Existenz und ihrem Verschwinden, seien es Aspekte der Geschichte, der Religion, Philosophie, Technologie oder das uns umgebende Universum. – »All it takes is a little push to let Atlas lose balance. What if you cut a leg off, or slice up the arms?«
Ausgehend von dieser Idee der Fragilität des menschlichen Überlebens propagiert das Trio aus Discrimination, Humiliation und Contempt den reinen Nihilismus und feiert das Ende der Zivilisation. – Onward to the extinction of all!
Tracklist
1. Morals - Across
2. Metaphysics – Beyond
3. Religion - Insurrection of the Lesser
4. Revolution - Death of all Masks
5.Technology – Harvest
6. History – Empire
7. Cosmos - Lightless Skies
Total: 39.20
Line-up
Discrimination: git & voc
Humiliation: bass
Contempt: drums
Aufgenommen im November 2024 von Henker. Gemixt und gemastert in den Kalthallen Studios.
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My
Kingdom Music is delighted to announce that the Funeral and Depressive Doom
Metal force CHALICE OF SUFFERING from Minneapolis (US)
have been signed for the release of their new album titled "THE
RAVEN CRIES ONE LAST TIME" out on March 2026.
The band states:
"We are excited to join the killer label My Kingdom Music. This partnership marks a powerful new chapter in our journey, and we couldn’t be happier to work with a label that shares our passion for atmospheric, soul-stirring Funeral Doom. My Kingdom Music has long been a home for artists who push boundaries and embrace the darker beauty of sound—and we're honored to be part of that legacy!".
With "The Raven Cries One Last Time" CHALICE OF SUFFERING introduces us into a world of depression, sadness and grief, into a very atmospheric, emotional and at the same time extreme universe full of pain, but painted with tinges totally rich in melancholy and despair. They convey emotions of loss rather than just heaviness, to crafting a deeply intense and bleak musical experience that explores the depths of human desperation through their distinctive Funeral Doom Metal sound with Death vibes incorporating instruments like bagpipes, flutes and keyboards and employing a mix of deep death growls and grim spoken word passages.
We are proud of what we are going to present and we can't wait to share all of this with you all. "The Raven Cries One Last Time" will be released next March on My Kingdom Music and it is absolutely ready to aim high for the genre throne in terms of intensity, personality and emotion.
The suffering continues!!!
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Release
date :
05 September 2025
Genre : French Black Metal
Origin: Toulouse/France
Duration: 13:16
Label: Battlesk’rs Productions
Network Distributor: Ars Longa Vita Brevis
Tracklist:
01. You Want It Darker
02. To Those Who Forged
MALHKEBRE. There is no symbolism here - only faith wielded as fire. Since 2002, MALHKEBRE has stood as one of France’s most fervent bearers of black metal. This is no aesthetic exercise but an uncompromising manifestation of conviction and wrath.
Their path is marked by scarcity and intent: the searing "Prostration" EP, a harrowing split with AOSOTH, the full-length debut "Revelation", then in 2019 "Satanic Resistance", a declaration against the modern world in His name. Each offering is sharpened, deliberate, and free of trend.
Today, after years of seclusion, the Apostles of Ignominy unveil "To Those Who Forged Us", an EP that serves as a prelude to a full-length album slated for late 2025!
Recorded and mixed at Heldscalla Studios, and mastered at Drudenhaus Studio, the EP — released via Battlesk'rs Productions — features cover artwork by Roy de Rat. “This cover was created by Cäme Roy de Rat and perfectly illustrates what we were looking for in this work, which is intended to be unique in our discography. It is an honor to be able to work with talented artists who understand exactly what we want. We are grateful to him..”
Brace yourselves — there will be no escape, only confrontation.
A word that’s overused today in a Black Metal scene where some elements seem to have lost the sense of the values that once made this genre more than just a style of music.
A word that can, however, continue to be associated with a handful of honest bands, for whom Black Metal is not simply music but also a religious exaltation. Among them, MALHKEBRE is a name that needs no introduction. Active since 2002, the band is a spiritual vehicle for its singer/founder Eklezjas’Tik Berzerk, accompanied by his acolytes Shamaanik B. (drums) and S. Evangelista (guitars/bass).
After making their mark on the underground with their first two albums, « Revelation » (2014) and « Satanic Resistance » (2019), MALHKEBRE reawakened in 2023 with a tape featuring two tracks announcing a future album. As a prelude to this opus announced for the end of 2025, the EP “To Those Who Forged Us” is released, which presents a new side of MALHKEBRE: heavier, darker, more ritualistic and declamatory, “To Those Who Forged Us” is not only the announcement of a new era for the band, but a tribute to those who contributed to fueling the fire that burns in the heart and mind of MALHKEBRE. On the B-side, the judicious choice of a cover of “You Want It Darker” by Canadian poet Leonard Cohen is also a declaration of war in the face of those who had buried MALHKEBRE too soon.
Bearers of a Sacred Word made of pain, violence and resistance, MALHKEBRE is preparing to travel the European roads for the first time in a decade: “To Those Who Forged Us” sounds like the clamor of a tocsin calling the faithful to gather to listen, then to spread the Word. And thus allow the dark flame of MALHKEBRE to once again consume the souls of those who hear His call.
Laurent LIGNON
Orders: https://www.arslongavitabrevis.org
https://www.facebook.com/malhkebre
With razor-edged guitars, relentless drums, and guttural vocals torn between torment and transcendence, “Savaged By Blood” is more than a song—it’s a ritual in sound. The lyrics carve through despair, shame, and fury, weaving a story of death, decay, and dark rebirth. Every scream, every riff, every blast beat is a step deeper into the unforgiving Crimson Hallows universe.
This track doesn’t just mark a new chapter for Screams Of Tranquility—it heralds a new era of extreme metal. Darker, heavier, and more uncompromising than ever before, “Savaged By Blood” cements the band’s place among the most feral voices in metalcore and death metal today.
Succumb to the hunter’s heir. Enter the Crimson Hallows.
Biography
"Screams Of Tranquility" stands as the dynamic brainchild led by the gifted Marc P. Prohaska, a 29-year-old musician based in the idyllic foothills of the Austrian Alps in Upper Austria. This captivating project delves deep into the narratives of a society marred by excess, laying bare its hypocrisies, collective folly, and the gradual erosion of humanity.
Marc's musical palette is a vibrant fusion of influences, melding Scandinavian melodic death, American thrash, and hints of black metal. With deft craftsmanship, he intertwines pulsating rhythms and intricate orchestrations, weaving a spellbinding tapestry of sound.
From his beginnings as a musician at the age of 18, Marc has explored diverse musical avenues, ranging from pop-punk to rock and metal cover bands. However, it was through the emergence of Screams Of Tranquility that his artistic vision truly blossomed. In 2019, Marc graduated as a recording, mixing, and mastering engineer from HOFA College, now operating his own successful mixing and mastering business as a freelancer.
While Screams Of Tranquility is a solo endeavor, questions about the absence of additional band members only underscore Marc's proficiency and the effectiveness of his approach to "running SOT as if it were a fully occupied band." His unwavering dedication and skill shine through in every aspect of his work.
For those in search of authentic, meticulously crafted music that transcends the confines of mainstream melodic death metal, replete with searing leads, impassioned vocals, and profound thematic depth, Screams Of Tranquility stands as a beacon of artistic excellence worthy of exploration.
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The video for "Promise Me" is available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aKPSpW-EPA0
FFO: In Flames, Soilwork, Killswitch Engage, and Gojira.
Nothingman, Age of Ruin’s forthcoming album, is a collection of 10 songs that cuts a path to the heart with harmony and angst that others would be naïve not to mimic. The band sacrificed blood and sweat for two years to expel Nothingman. Age of Ruin began the recording process in October of 2023, and after nine months of tracking on location in Richmond, VA, at the Bakery Studio, in Washington, DC, at Ivakota Studio, and at the Riff Dojo in Takoma Park, MD, (the record was produced by Mike Schleibaum of Darkest Hour), Nothingman was complete. This is the biggest, most richly woven tapestry from the band yet, and the time to unleash it is near.
In 2023 and 2024, Age of Ruin did some precursory promotion of Nothingman’s material, traveling up and down the east coast, dousing nonbelievers with their fire, with such acts as Black Flag, Madball, Jimmy’s Chicken Shack, and Anvil. Yes, that Anvil.
Ripping guitars, unforgivably brutal drums, bass sounds that have shaken the underworld, and screeching vocals are just the beginning of this incarnation of a true headbanger's incantation. What we saw unearthed back in 1998 has now grown. The road worn warriors of the AoRmy have forced enough breakdowns to overwhelm any AAA mechanic, with miles on the highway ahead.
Their punk and metal roots hold firm, and their thrash tendencies are on full display as this towering presence of a band branches out over new tonal terrain and soundscape; reminding all who fall under its shadow, that the light shining through is a new dawn in the Age of Ruin. Nothingman will be celebrated in all formats and on all streaming platforms on October 17.
Track
Listing:
1. The Fixation
2. Heavy is the Crown
3. Lost in Shadows
4. The Traveler
5. Nothingman
6. An Awakening
7. The Ghosts We Carry
8. Promise Me
9. Bleed for Better Days
10. Lovesong
Credits:
Produced by Mike Schleibaum / The Riff Dojo.
Mixed and mastered by Will Beasley / The Bakery.
Original artwork, Oil on Canvas titled "Forest Mother" by Zack Dunn.
Line-up:
Benjamin Swan - vocals
Christopher Fleming - bass
Daniel Fleming - guitar
Hendrik Osinga - drums
Casey Flanagan - guitar
Bio:
The exact location of the dawn of man has been a constant subject of debate. Some say it was Prometheus delivering fire, some say it was Franklin discovering electricity, most people say it’s when Lars met James…but everyone agrees: those were simply precursors. Throughout the age of enlightenment, the renaissance, the reformation era and beyond, mortals have tried to make sense of mankind's meaning on earth.
Most archaeologists believe that in the late 90's, a surge of lightning fast riffs, guttural screams, devastatingly bass tones, and the relentless pulverizing rhythm of drums unearthed a crucial piece of this puzzle...this ushered in what would be known as The Age of Ruin. Those who heard it, really dug it. But those who dug it found there is much more than the surface layers. Music filled with textures, themes, and tunings that go deeper than a James Cameron film unbound by budgets.
For over 20 years, Age of Ruin has been firing off a relentless string of releases. Even the busiest trash compactors could not keep up with the amount of crushing that Age of Ruin crams into a single album, and this is so…with Nothingman. They have consistently delivered a brutal barrage of the heaviest hits metal has heard. Why stop At the Gates, when you can break down the whole house with your music? Why get Entombed when you can breathe new life into the scene? Why let the years waste away when the Age of Ruin can answer all of these questions?
Age of Ruin has definitely paid their dues, earning every ounce of the heaviest crown one band could carry. Naturally, the tonal tenure of the AoRmy servicemen is not something that can be held onto forever...the constant axe-wielding and riff hurling has required numerous changing of the guard over the years; however, the core horsemen of the Age of Ruin (Benjamin Swan, and Daniel and Christopher Fleming) remain, along with Casey Flanagan and Hendrik Osinga, forging an amalgamation of devastation which would conjure a collection of songs that few, if any, houses could harness. Fortunately, under the tutelage and production of Sound-Sensei Mike Schleibaum (Darkest Hour), Age of Ruin would hone their tone in Mike's Riff Dojo, creating an undeniable masterpiece of metal.
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Benefactor Decease was formed in 2007 by a group of old-school thrashers, by Zissis "Coroner" (Guitarz), Apollo "The Parafiliak" (Bass), Xara "Nasty Vocals", and Andrew (Drums).
In 2008 the 1st demo "Ferocity Of The Dismorphed" was released with a cover by Alex "Polonos" Ststigklier, and after 6 months the 1st EP "Massive Spreads Of Death" by Anger Of Metal (Germany), in a 100 die hard LP limited edition, with Xanthi on vocals replacing Xara.
After several lives, in 2009 the split with Serbian Thrashers "NadimaC" was released by Infernal Kaos records (Seoul), titled "Authorization:Legal Offence", with Xara returning on vocals. Due to some personal problems and lack of time in 2010-2012 the band disbanded to be reactivated in 2012 with Baggo "Pgc Coca Colas" Drums - Nick "Chainsaw Murders" (2nd Guitarz) and Panagiotis "Cut-Throat" Toyfexidis on vocals, releasing Anatomy Of Angel by XTREEM Music (Spain) with a cover by Andrei Buzikov in 2015. Due to disagreements, serious family problems and lack of time there was a long inactivity with an immediate return in 2020 when the recordings for Abnormal Attachments began, with Joni "Moas" drums -Kostas "Sarcastic" (2nd guitar) and Dimitris "Deathlike Silencer" (bass). Relatively immediately Kostas "Sarcastic" left the band to focus mainly on his personal project and Apollonas "The Parafiliak" (2nd guitar) returned and he also took over the production of the album.
In 2025, Abnormal Attachments was released by XTREEM music (Spain) with a cover by Andrei Buzikov again.
An EP is planned as well as a new album.
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Finnish blackened death metal band PROGENY OF SUN released their second album 'PROPHETS OF THE VOID' on September 5th 2025 via Inverse Records. The album contains 12 tracks that have taken on more aggressive, darker, and more beautiful forms compared to the previous album. The genre binding the album's tracks together is Death Metal, but true to the band's style, the album will feature nuanced and surprising cross-genre atmospherics.
Listen to the album: https://push.fm/fl/progeny-of-sun-prophets
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' is released on September 5th 2025. Following their debut album, the band has identified their strengths, which are utilized and showcased even more prominently on the second album.
Watch Penance music video: https://youtu.be/RYQIPCZ1Q-8
Watch Decimation music video: https://youtu.be/wkHkjAk8a3E
Watch Forsaken Brigade music video: https://youtu.be/3j5SU5A9DWk
Watch Swarmspawn lyric video: https://youtu.be/gZ4tDF3vT7M
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
Line-up:
Niko Aromaa - Vocals
Jaakko Hautamäki - Guitar
Joni Kiviniemi - Guitar
Tuomo Tolkki - Bass
Juha Peura – Drums
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Label: Road To Masochist
Release date: september 26th 2025
Genre: D-beat Hardcore Thrash Punk
For fans of: Broken Bones | D.R.I. | Extreme Noise Terror | Cyness
In your world of manicured lawns and polite conversation, of averted gazes, upturned noses and disdain for those without a matching silver spoon, I am the vermin in your cellar. I am the blood on your ball gown. I am the screaming, spitting rat that will not toe the line, that will never bend the knee or bow my head in shame…
Blasting out of Leicester, UK Feral State are an adrenaline infused speedball of rage, defiance, attitude and riffs. Having previously fired out a string of split releases and a self titled debut album which had Louder Than War declaring “this is how hardcore punk should sound”, it’s time for album number two – II. If anyone was expecting an easing up on the pace, a gentler, more welcoming sound or diversions into jazzy, prog rock territories then you clearly haven’t been listening… A more than appropriate air raid siren welcomes us to II, which kicks off with first single ‘Concrete’ - and ‘kicks off’ is definitely the appropriate phrase here. A gritty guitar sound, a furious vocal attack, breathless, head-caving drums…this is Feral State but even better than before! The tracks come at you fast and hard, ‘Constant Terror’ demanding movement and delivering an incredible rush, ‘Slow Decay’ with its brief guitar solo like a snarl of barbed wire, ‘Scab’, incandescent with rage and fury, ‘Nuclear’ which opens with an absolutely savage riff before simply exploding…utterly blistering, so adrenalized your heart could burst. What Feral State have delivered with II is more than how hardcore punk should sound…it’s so right, so defining, it's dirt under the fingernails, blood in the mouth, life affirming power. It’s the exhilarating, cathartic thrill of the pit captured forever. When the thrashing rage of ‘Survival Game’ is unleashed you’ll either be destroying everything around you in a blissful berserker state, or be pinned back in your chair grinning through the violent velocity. II is an album that burns with the spirit of the past, but never sounds anything less than vital, vibrant and rampantly relevant.
With a sound so raw, real and untamed it could sink its stained and broken teeth into your face, thanks to the recording, mixing and mastering of Ian Boult (Shrykull, Mage, Foul Body Autopsy etc) and some stunning cover art from the brilliant Stonegeist that captures the essence of this incendiary band, II will be released by Road To Masochist on September 26th, on vinyl and digital formats. You cannot afford to miss this one.
Line-up:
Joe Lander - Vocals
Marcus Green - Drums
Christian Nurse - Guitar
Fran Fearon - Bass
https://www.facebook.com/roadtomascochist/
https://www.facebook.com/FeralState666
Progressive death metal band APOCALYPTIC SOCIETY will release their crushing full-length debut album INSTINCTUAL SELF-SLAUGHTER on September 5th, delivering an unrelenting blend of technical brutality, searing melodies and raw intensity.
Drawing influence from legends such as Death, Cynic, Hypocrisy, Iron Maiden and Metallica the US-based five-piece have forged their own apocalyptic sound, merging progressive metal intricacy with thrash aggression and old-school death metal ferocity.
From chaotic impromptu performances in fast-food parking lots to commanding packed stages across Pennsylvania, APOCALYPTIC SOCIETY have built an intensely loyal following through their high-energy, no-compromise live shows. The release of Instinctual Self-Slaughter marks the beginning of their next chapter, supported by a string of local performances before a United States multi-state tour in March 2026.
Watch the official lyric video for “Uncured” here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kY6FK1RJga8
Packed with dueling guitar harmonies, odd-time grooves, crushing bass lines, and versatile growls, Instinctual Self-Slaughter delivers a modern yet uncompromising death metal experience. The album captures the band’s ability to balance technicality with emotional weight, resonating with fans who demand substance alongside heaviness.
Since their formation in 2015, APOCALYPTIC SOCIETY have shared stages with killer acts including Dying Fetus, Incantation, Sadistic Vision, and Hellwitch. Known for unleashing frenzied pits, pure adrenaline, and an uncompromising stage presence.
Tracklist:
1.Dawn of Execution
2.Distorted
3.Uncured
4.Quiet Room
5.Judgement Call
6.Instinctual Self-Slaughter
7.Coffin Full of Spiders
8.The Silent Extinction
APOCALYPTIC SOCIETY are:
Michael Beers – Vocals
Zach Kuhn – Guitar
Alex Rogers – Guitar
Ron Sowal – Bass
Dan Lineaweaver – Drums
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRWTm-1-Y84fjrT5Z-u__4A
https://apocalypticsociety.com/
https://www.facebook.com/ApocalypticSociety
London (UK) - Blackened Death Metallers, CULT BURIAL, have released COLLAPSE OF PATTERN, REVERENCE OF DUST, the band's third full-length album! The album is available on CD, vinyl, and digital formats.
Purchase/Stream:
Blastbeats Vinyl is the exclusive U.S. distributor for the vinyl LP variants of Collapse of Pattern, Reverence of Dust!
Collapse of Pattern, Reverence of Dust is a record about erosion — of structures, of certainty, of meaning. Across eight tracks, Cult Burial tears through the frameworks we cling to, carving out something that sits between aggression and despair, weight and absence. The music is dense and layered, yet unafraid of space; at times claustrophobic, at others stripped to bare wire and exposed edge.
Cult Burial's music is a confluence of black, death, and doom metal, characterized by dissonant guitar work, relentless drumming, and guttural vocals. Their compositions often explore themes of existentialism, decay, and the human psyche, creating a soundscape that is both oppressive and thought-provoking.
Despite being a relatively new entity, Cult Burial has garnered attention from various metal publications and blogs, earning praise for their authentic approach to extreme metal and their ability to evoke a profound emotional response through their music.
Following two highly regarded albums, Cult Burial's third release is unquestionably its finest work to date.
Track
Listing:
1. Vincula
2. Collapse
3. Aether
4. Mire
5, Enthrall
6. Beseech
7. Vestige
8. Seethe
Credits:
Mixed by Greg Dawson at BWC Studios.
Mastered by Brad Boatright at Audiosiege.
Artwork by Legerdemain.
Line-up:
Simon Langford - Music
César Moreira - Vocals
Bio:
Cult Burial is a blackened death metal band hailing from London, UK. Formed in 2020, the band has rapidly established itself as a formidable presence in the extreme metal scene, delivering a sound that melds the ferocity of death metal with the bleak atmospheres of doom and
black metal.
Discography:
Cult Burial (2020)
Reverie of the Malignant (2022)
Stream "Twilight Fell" ahead of Friday's official release at:
https://metalinjection.net/new-music/krigsgrav-streams-perfectly-blackened-new-single-twilight-fell
A storm is brewing. Having just signed to Willowtip Records last year, Krigsgrav is now ready to release Stormcaller, their first album for the label and eighth full-length overall.
Krigsgrav released the following statement about Stormcaller:
"When we started writing the songs that would make up Stormcaller, our intention was to create the most complete Krigsgrav album that took something from every era of the band, while still pushing our sound forward. A culmination of the blackest hues, doomiest of dirges, and most soaring of lead guitars. We think we achieved that, but we also wrote the best album of our career thus far. We trust that when you hear it, you'll agree."
Willowtip will release Stormcaller September 19 on CD, gatefold vinyl LP, and digital formats!
Pre-order at the following links:
https://www.willowtip.com/bands/details/krigsgrav.aspx
https://krigsgrav.bandcamp.com/album/stormcaller
Track
Listing:
1. Huntress of the Fire Moon (feat. Jens Rydén)
2. Stormcaller
3. Twilight Fell
4. None Shall Remember Your Name
5. Bay of the Barghest
6. The Tonic of Wilderness
7. Ghosts
8. Womb:Death:Dawn
Album Credits:
All songs written, produced, and arranged by Krigsgrav.
Drums recorded by Sam Paquette at S.A.M. Studios.
Mixed and Mastered by Owe Inborr at Wolfthrone Studios.
Additional Engineering by Cody Daniels.
Cover Art by Adam Burke at Nightjar Illustration.
Guest Vocals on "Huntress of the Fire Moon" by Jens Rydén.
Album Layout and Design by Randi Matejowsky.
Line-up:
Justin Coleman - Guitar/Harsh Vocals
David Sikora - Drums/Clean Vocals
Wes Radvansky - Bass
Cody Daniels - Lead Guitar
https://www.facebook.com/willowtip
Finnish melodic death/doom metal band SERPENT GOD is set to release their debut album 'DENIAL' on October 10th 2025 via Inverse Records.
The fourth single 'keyhole' is released today and it's available on most streaming services: https://push.fm/fl/serpent-god-keyhole
The band comments:”So close to the answer, so far again”
"One of the most down-tempo songs of the album with crying tremolo guitars. Doomy from start to finish. You can taste the hopelessness and desperation. Slowly but surely the darkness is cradling us all into oblivion. Melancholic piano is the last thing you will ever hear. We all die alone, hiding behind our self-built thrones. “Mechanism in pitting corrosion, I carved my kingdom inside.”
Track
list:
1. denial
2. beneath
3. repent
4. revelation
5. alive
6. sermon
7. oblivion
8. keyhole
9. void
Album cover by Heidi Hyvärinen
Biography:
Serpent God is a band formed 2023 in Iisalmi, Finland. The birth is heavily related to Se, josta ei puhuta -band’s writing process; lots of material were created that didn’t fit in the spectrum of Se, josta ei puhuta. In general, the material was more slow-paced and more eerie. However, the mentioned material was also way too good to be deleted, so therefore another output was needed, so Serpent God was born. Different branches grow from a tree with strong roots. Serpent God has its foundation in extreme metal, but there are also heavy influences from post-rock, doom and smaller splashes of more avantgarde sounds.
Listen to the first single 'repent': https://push.fm/fl/serpent-god-repent
Listen to the second single 'oblivion': https://push.fm/fl/serpent-god-oblivion
Listen to the third single 'sermon': https://push.fm/fl/serpent-god-sermon
Line-up:
Samu Männikkö - Vocals, guitars and keyboards
Juho-Pekka Lappalainen - Bass
Jimi Myöhänen - Drums
https://www.facebook.com/serpentgodband
NIGHT
ATTACK - "NECROMANCER" (EP)
Formed in the darkest pits of North Carolina’s underground, NIGHT ATTACK unleash a raw and relentless EP that echoes the venom of early Death, Sepultura, Possessed, and Kreator, while thrashing forward with a fury worthy of Megadeth. Necromancer marks the band's third official release — a searing, four-piece assault featuring blistering technical riffs, venom-soaked vocals, hell-summoning solos, and punishing drums across every track.Featuring members of Vesterian and Ancestral Blood, NIGHT ATTACK masterfully channel the chaos and urgency of late ’80s blackened death thrash into a sound that’s both feral and refined — thanks to a crushing mix and razor-sharp production that finally does their vicious craft justice.
The digital EP's release date is 19 September 2025.
Pre-save "Necromancer": https://orcd.co/necromancer
Tracklist
1. Necromancer
2. Blitzkrieg
3. Sektor B
4. Mosh and Thrash
https://www.facebook.com/NIGHTATTACKBAND
Raleigh (NC) - U.S. Black 'N Rollers, VALLETTA, recently signed to Lifeforce Records are set to release new EP, BITTER LUCID TRUTH, on October 24.
There’s a palpable sense of urgency in Bitter Lucid Truth.
Valletta’s second
proper release embraces what guitarist and singer Keenan
Carroll describes as “anger, repulsion and intolerance toward the current
political landscape.” But for all its confrontational inspiration, it’s also
one of the year’s most thrilling metal releases.
With Bitter Lucid Truth, the Raleigh, N.C. quartet of Carroll, drummer Justin Valletta, bassist Cody Rogers, and guitarist/backing vocalist Will Goodyear, churn negative emotions into forceful, dynamic and “just genuinely pissed-off” outbursts that are equally searing and soaring.
This should come as no surprise from the veteran troupe, whose collective resume spans a heavy spectrum from sludge to prog to black metal, in bands including Lord Almighty, Barishi, Mo’ynoq, Prayer for Cleansing, and Between the Buried And Me. And, indeed, Valletta’s 2024 debut, Summer (Forcefield Records), defined a compelling hybrid of anthemic melody and bitter vitriol. But while Summer slung big riffs and even bigger hooks, Bitter Lucid Truth wields them like weapons.
“Aggressor” and “Cold Death” fuses the melodic impulses that have drawn comparisons to Tribulation and Kvelertak with a harsher, more belligerent approach more akin to Tragedy’s bold and defiantly melodic neo-crust. This is perhaps most apparent in the EP’s closing salvo, “Spitting the Word,” which answers “Doing Well"'s comparatively reflective tone with a vicious exclamation point. Of the song’s intent, Carroll says, “It’s time to speak your mind. No more thought paralysis.”
It’s fitting, then, that the EP was produced much more quickly than its predecessor. Where Summer evolved over a two-year gestation, Bitter Lucid Truth was written and recorded all in the first months of 2025. Recorded and mixed by Al Jacob (He Is Legend, Wailin Storms) at Warrior Sound Studioin Chapel Hill, N.C. — this time with production input from the band and TJ Childers of Inter Arma — and mastered by Matt Tuttle (Codeseven) at IAS Studios in Winston-Salem, NC, Valletta was able to capture the full and explosive sound the new songs’ dynamic volatility demands.
Managing to capture a boiling rage with a more dynamic and expansive approach to songwriting, Bitter Lucid Truth is a massive leap forward for the already ascendant band. Expect to see these vicious anthems take on a new life when Valletta brings them to the stage.
U.S. tours are planned for October of this year, surrounding the EP’s October release. In 2026, Valletta will accompany a European tour with a re-release of Summer also expected through Lifeforce Records.
The EP's first single, "Cold Death," is available now at: https://orcd.co/valletta_colddeath
Pre-Order / Pre-Save Bitter Lucid Truth here: https://orcd.co/valletta_blt
Track Listing:
1. Blood and Jesus
2. Cold Death
3. Aggressor
4. Doing Well
5. Spitting the Word
Line-Up
Justin Valletta - Drums
Cody Rogers - Bass
Keenan Carroll - Guitar / Lead Vocals
Will Goodyear - Guitar / Backing Vocals
https://vallettalfr.bandcamp.com/album/bitter-lucid-truth
Minneapolis (MN) - Progressive/extreme metal outfit, KOSTNATĚNÍ, are set to release new album, PŘÍLIŠNOST (EXCESS), November 7 on Willowtip!
Přílišnost (Excess), the third album by KOSTNATĚNÍ, thoroughly destroys any remaining comparisons to the band’s contemporaries. Following up on 2023’s critically-acclaimed Úpal and its blend of technical black metal with Middle Eastern folk, KOSTNATĚNÍ has packed into this bizarre base an even stranger array of influences that must be heard to be believed. The band’s signature “highbrow” progressive riffs, now played on a uniquely alt-tuned guitar, cleverly interweave with a mix of “lowbrow” metal genres and moody synthesizers to create the band’s heaviest, most compact and violent songs to date. Continuing with the band’s introspective themes, Přílišnost (Excess) is dedicated to the suffocating, destructive pursuit of self-perfection. Lyrically and musically, it pushes beyond all limits.
The album's first single, "Samotář (Loner)," has been premiered by our friends at No Clean Singing. Click to stream below!
https://www.nocleansinging.com/2025/09/03/an-ncs-premiere-kostnateni-samotar-loner/
The single will be available digitally everywhere on September 5. Album pre-orders will be available on the same day.
Track Listing (titles in Czech and English):
1. Dokonalé křišťálové město (Perfect Crystal City)
2. Křehký bůh (Fragile God)
3. Kostely byly mrakodrapy (Churches Were the Skyscrapers)
4. Zpět ke kmenům (Back to the Tribes)
5. Mrtvola Jupitera (Corpse of Jupiter)
6. Samotář (Loner)
7. Čelist utlačovatele k obrubníku (Jaw of the Oppressor to the Curb)
8. Znal jsem tě (I Knew You)
9. Dále zvenčí (Further from Outside)
10. Přílišnost (Excess)
Credits:
Kostnatění is D.L.
Drums by Joe Goldwater.
Additional vocal contributions by Mack.
Written and recorded from 2021-2024.
Mixed and mastered by D.L.
Drums recorded at Signaturetone by Adam Tucker.
Cover art and layout by Metastazis.
Thanks to the many voices that brought life to this work, especially Mack, The RIM, Tapekvlt, and Nat.
https://www.facebook.com/willowtip/
"Echoes of Eternal Night" comprises a haunting narrative, continuing the story of the girl from the previous album who bid farewell to her parents at a desolate lakeside. As she navigates harsh landscapes, her journey for enlightenment and belonging is a metaphor for the human search for meaning. The album explores the complexities and uncertainties of contemporary society, delving into death not merely as an end, but as a spiritual awakening, a pivotal moment in human evolution, between ascension and eternal darkness.
With their distinctive doom-laden sound, When Nothing Remains creates an experience on this new album that aligns with the theme of eternal night. The album’s haunting melodies and powerful lyrics capture the despair and hope, creating a reflective and cathartic experience. The album's artwork complements the narrative depth, depicting the girl's progression from light into an inescapable darkness, symbolising the challenging path of self-discovery and the lingering shadows in our lives. "Echoes of Eternal Night" is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit in the face of uncertainty, challenging listeners to confront their fears and find meaning within the void.
When Nothing Remains was formed in 2010 by Jan Sallander and Peter Laustsen from the former band Nox Aurea. The band was created to allow Jan and Peter complete creative freedom. The current lineup includes Jan Sallander (Rhythm Guitar, Vocals), Peter Laustsen (Lead Guitar), Dimitri Jungi (Drums), and Kim Liljedahl (Session Bass). The band stated that they waited some years after the release of "In Memoriam" to find the right label with the right vision, ultimately choosing The Circle Music as their new home.
The band unveiled the single and music video for "The Grim Reaper's Tears", offering a first glimpse into the album's darker musical direction. The track explores the intricate emotions and internal conflict of Death personified as the Grim Reaper, portraying him as empathetic despite his role as the harbinger of death.
"Echoes of Eternal Night" will be available digitally, on CD, and on vinyl. Pre-order via The Circle Music: https://thecirclemusic.gr/product-category/the-circle-releases/?filter_artist-name=when-nothing-remains
Digital pre-save: https://thecirclemusic.lnk.to/EchoesOfEternalNight
Tracklist:
1. The Grim Reaper's Tears
2. A Glimmer of Hope
3. Everything Ends
4. A Ceaseless Rain
5. In the Woods of Darkest Despair
6. Our Final Hours
7. Behind the Clouds
8. Gospel of Apostasy
Line-up
Peter Laustsen: Guitar, Lead guitar, Bass, Recording, Mixing and Mastering
Jan Sallander: All Vocals, Keyboards and Lyrics
All songs written by Peter Laustsen except In the Woods of Darkest Despair and Our Final Hours, which are written by Jan Sallander.
A Ceaseless Rain vocals by Gogo Melone.
A Glimmer of Hope drums by Jonas Toxen.
All songs mixed and Mastered by Peter Laustsen in Massive Assault Studios.
Artwork: Jan Sallander, Johan
https://thecirclemusic.gr/
https://www.facebook.com/The-Circle-Music-109161897443413/
https://www.facebook.com/whennothingremainsofficial/
DE PROFUNDIS – “THE GOSPEL OF ROT” (EP)
Label: Independent Release
Release date: october 1st 2025
Genre: Death Metal
For fans of: Death | Morbid Angel | Immolation | Nocturnus
How we have fallen, how our empire has crumbled…our values and learning trampled into the dust as we kneel before altars to idiocy and greed. We offer prayers to the war machine, no longer abhorring the taking of life, but raging in our ignorance we fervently debate which lives are suitable for sacrifice and which children deserve no future. Truth has become a malleable property, no longer a definable absolute and manipulation is now an applauded art form. Our gods cradle missiles while we twitch in nervous anxiety, awaiting the latest incarnation of the hand held devices that consume our identity, our reason and our morality. We are naught but rot…
“The Gospel Of Rot is both a warning and a weapon – a sonic rebellion against the forces that seek to silence and subjugate. De Profundis offers not salvation but a wake-up call…”- De Profundis
Celebrating 20 years of death dealing and devastation, De Profundis have returned with a rejuvenated line-up and a brand new EP of stunning power and intensity. The Gospel Of Rot brings together four tracks of furious death metal and masterful musicianship into a manifesto of resistance against the empty vessels that rule us, dragging our civilisation into a mire of degradation. Beginning with ‘I: Corruption’ we are hit by a torrent of classic death metal that makes incursions into the realms of thrash and black metal, thriving in the fluid boundaries between the genres. New vocalist Stefano Bassi immediately makes his mark with deep, guttural tones of depth and substance and second new addition to the ranks, bassist Simon McAuliffe, is immediately noticeable too, punching through the mix, an intrinsic part of this new chapter for De Profundis. Despite the remarkable work this band have produced over the years, by the midpoint of second song, ‘II: Deception’ it’s a struggle not to immediately embrace The Gospel Of Rot as their finest work to date. On one level it’s direct, hard-hitting and straight between the eyes – on another there are so many subtle shifts, touches and nuances that set it apart from the rest of the field. The vocal delivery in ‘III: Indoctrination’ is imperious, the drumming overwhelming, the lead playing simply brilliant. Every progression, every passage, every scuttling spider-legged scale and formidable blast on this EP is just right, crafted to perfection. The Gospel Of Rot concludes with a raging cover of Sepultura’s classic ‘Subtraction’ and De Profundis have made it their own; sublimely executed it slots into place as an integral part of a magnificently engineered death metal machine. With incredible performances and incredible songs, De Profundis are back at the very top of their game.
Mixed and mastered by Matt Jones at Capsaarx Studios (Fury, Vanitas, Dakesis etc) The Gospel Of Rot sounds magnificent, with exquisite tones and a perfect balance between clarity and power. The final hallmarks of quality have been applied with the wonderful artwork of Pierre-Alain D. of 3mmi Design (Necrodeath, Scar Symmetry, The Crawling etc) and it’s hard to see how The Gospel Of Rot could have been any better. The fight back begins on October 1st!
“…the rot is everywhere — and it’s time to tear it down.”- De Profundis
Line-up:
Stefano Bassi - Vocals
Shoi Sen - Guitars
Paul Nazarkardeh - Guitars
Simon McAuliffe - Bass
Tom Atherton – Drums
https://www.deprofundistheband.com/
Label: Comatose Music
Release date: november 7th 2025
Genre: Brutal/Slam Death Metal
For fans of: Putrid Pile | Internal Bleeding | Guttural Secrete | Pyrexia
Wrapped tight and immobile inside the blackened shell of despair, entangled in the thorn covered vines of bitter acceptance, I bleed out my weakness and my excuses for it, along with a pitiful selection of laughable hopes and insipid dreams. The time has come for metamorphosis, for transformation through rage, violence and a hunger for wanton destruction. The imprisoning cocoon tears beneath my new found claws and I emerge, a beast reborn, from my shattered dejection chrysalis…
Ten years since their last full length album, Fragments, Dysentery have finally re-emerged into the light, carrying with them a new album of heaviness beyond comprehension; spine-splitting slams and deep grooves like scars in the surface of the Earth. Dejection Chrysalis is the fourth album to bear the Dysentery name and if it takes a decade to carve out a bludgeoning monstrosity like this, then so be it. Instrumental opener, ‘Transference’, is so much more than a simple intro. As its title infers, it is a crossing point from normality to the world of Dysentery, a passage of mutation, configuring your mind and body for the shocking impact to come. And then you’re there, in the grip of ‘Enslavement For The Obedient, Agony For The Wayward’, utterly consumed in an instant by the thick, powerful guitars, the ultra guttural vocals and the rhythms that speak to your flesh on a primal, bestial level. ‘Exhausted Bliss Of Self Loathing’ brings furious blast beats, precision tempo shifts, riffs like heavy machinery and a guest vocal appearance from Josh Welshman of Defeated Sanity, while listening to ‘A Bestial Omen’ is like being the plaything of an oblivious giant – your limbs twisted into impossible positions, through agonizing angles as the gargantuan hands manipulate your fragile form – this is ogre music! And as the album progresses you realise just what Dysentery have achieved with Dejection Chrysalis, why it was worth waiting every moment of those ten years for. They make this music their own; with an aura of power, of untouchable force and presence. This is how you deliver brutal, slam death metal and make it meaningful and beyond devastating. From the electrifying barrage of ‘Fratricidium’ to the elite level brutality of ‘Ascend This Harrowing Dream’ there are so many great touches from the guitars, the drums, the vocals that just lift Dysentery to a level above the surrounding pack. Dynamic beyond all expectations, Dejection Chrysalis is a masterpiece of musical extremity.
Mixed and mastered by Randy LeBoeuf at Graphic Nature Audio (Kublai Khan TX, The Acacia Strain, Vomit Forth etc) Dejection Chrysalis is sonically formidable and the accompanying visual impact is supplied by the artwork of Hidris (Anhedonic, Reign Of Erebus, Snakepit etc). With added variants of vocal violence supplied by guest appearances from Josh Welshman (Defeated Sanity), Jared Weed (Concrete, Futility) and JT Knight (Invoke Thy Wrath) Dejection Chrysalis is essential. Coming your way on Comatose Music on November 7th – be ready for the return of Dysentery!
Line-up:
Eric Taranto - Drums
Peter Spinazola - Guitar
Scott Savaria - Vocals
John Cook - Bass
Guest vocals on ‘Exhausted Bliss Of Self Loathing’ by Josh Welshman
Guest vocals on ‘Shackled By Idolatry’ by Jared Weed
Guest vocals on ‘Fratricidium’ by JT Knight
https://www.comatosemusic.com/
https://www.facebook.com/dysenterygrind
Label: Independent Release
Release date: october 17th 2025
Genre: Thrash Metal
For fans of: Exodus | Testament | Machine Head | Forbidden
The cards are laid before us – The Tower, Three Of Swords, Five Of Pentacles, Ten Of Swords, Death and The Devil – each one presaging disaster, a final black chapter in our bloody story. Our ending is written in the stars, inescapable and now there is only a choice of pathways to our ultimate destruction. Greed, lust and ignorance, cowardice, cruelty and selfishness – they have all played their parts in our blinkered march to the grave. Now it just remains to select the manner of our dying; to step from our bleak, black present to a choice of darker fates.
Manchester’s Hellbearer leapt into the frontline trenches of thrash metal in 2022 and haven’t paused for breath since. They quickly released their fiery debut album, For Those About To Bear Hell and since then have shared the stage with the likes of 3 Inches Of Blood and the legendary Abaddon of Venom. They delivered a ferocious set at Thrashchester 2023 and went on to give a memorable performance at Bloodstock, inciting record crowd surfing numbers with their adrenalin infused riff attack. Now attention turns to their second album, Darker Fates, which sees the band striding effortlessly into the vanguard of UK thrash.
Scene setting intro, ‘Pull The Card’ leads directly into the classic thrash of ‘The Witch’, with its circling riffs and powerful vocals adorned with searing, exhilarating lead work. The Hellbearer sound is rooted in the ‘80s thrash explosion, but each song is delivered with a venomous fury and a vital, vibrant enthusiasm which makes it more than just relevant – rather an essential new blood infusion for the genre. From the gritty, grinding riffs and menacing, pit inducing aggression of ‘Absolution’ to the hard hitting, foreboding darkness of ‘The Mantra’; the measured, methodical annihilation of new single ‘Counting Seconds’ with its slow burning riff and twisted solo, to the jagged and dangerous ‘Through An Orphan’s Eyes’ – musically, Darker Fates is a powerful addition to the atomic arsenal of thrash metal. Lyrically the band have raised the bar too, striving to match the ambitious, creative nature of their new music with tales of dystopian futures and reflections on our fractured times. Incisive, powerful and metal to the bone, Hellbearer have surpassed all expectations with their latest creation.
With a sound so raw and real it could draw blood, Darker Fates will be unleashed on October 17th. This is British thrash, armed to the teeth, harder and heavier than ever!
Line-up:
Ash Allen - Vocals/Rhythm Guitar
Sam Hatt - Drums
Matthew Robinson - Lead Guitar
Kieran Brooks - Bass
https://www.facebook.com/hellbearerthrash
UNALIGNED – “A FORM BEYOND”
Genre - Blackened
technical/progressive death metal
For fans of - Demon King, Withered Throne, Inferi, Enfold Darkness, Warforged, Vale of Pnath
After astounding tech death releases from Fleshbore and Eschaton on the label this year, there's the eagerly anticipated debut full length from Unaligned to look forward to. Once again boasting of a celebrated lineup featuring members of Withered Throne, Demon King, Fleshbore and others, Unaligned offer a blackened and comparatively more atmospheric take on the technical death metal style. Meticulously written and impeccably executed, their music has an epic flair which goes hand-in-hand with their undulating pattern showcasing the brilliant contrast between the faster, scathing parts and the smoother, melodic breaks. The alternating vocal delivery here too is fitting without being overpowering in any way. The songs are able to traverse multiple realms and subjects while remaining focused and impactful. There's a compelling, pulsating rhythm throughout, keeping things brisk and intense while also retaining a sense of groove. Sharp, taut and yet catchy, Unaligned have come up with an exemplary blackened tech death album in "A Form Beyond", and it only gets better with more listens.
Line up
Taylor Tidwell (Withered Throne) - Guitars
Shane Dreher (Nightspake) - Guitars
Cole Daniels (Demon King, Fleshbore) - Bass
Andrew Guia (Withered Throne) - Vocals
Jack Blackburn (Killitorous, ex-Inferi) - Drums
Mike Low - Mixing/Mastering
Erik Johnson - Editing/Mixing
Video by Arnua Gates
Artwork by Adam Burke
Track listing
1. Entities of Ash
2. Unbecoming of I
3. Ruins of Lunacy
4. A Form Beyond
5. Essence Erased
6. Spirit Dysmorphia
7. Death Entwines Us All
8. Dreaming in Decay
Release date - September 12th, 2025
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NEWS 30.8.2025Vö: 17.10.2025Label: Wings of Steel
Noch ziemlich berauscht vom krassen Erfolg der ersten Albumsingle “Winds of Time”, enthüllen Wings of Steel nun erneut eine wahre Perle des Old-School-Heavy-Metal, bei der sie ihre einzigartige Fähigkeit beweisen, sowohl das klangliche als auch das ästhetische Metal-Flair der späten 70er und frühen 80er Jahre authentisch einzufangen.
Begleitet von einem Musikvideo, das uns in die glorreiche Zeit von MTV zurückbringt, liefert “We Rise” großen Sound und eine kraftvolle Aussage – zusammengeschmiedet, um Herz und Seele eines jeden Classic-Metal-Fans tief zu berühren.
Die Band selbst sagt über ihr neues Video: “Das Stück ist die klangliche und visuelle Repräsentation unserer alltäglichen Gedanken, denn es bezieht sich darauf, Frieden und Stärke durch Verbundenheit zu erreichen. Diese Message und unser moderner und doch zugleich traditioneller Sound nehmen euch mit auf eine epische Arena-Rock-Reise der alten Schule, die eure Stimmung in echter Rock’n’Roll-Manier erheben wird.”
“We Rise” ist die zweite Single des von Fans heiß erwarteten zweiten Studioalbums “Winds of Time”, welches am 17. Oktober 2025 weltweit erscheinen wird. Die Scheibe ist bereits auf CD und Vinyl vorbestellbar, in den Vereinigten Staaten direkt über die Website der Band und in Europa bei High Roller Records.
Tracklist
Winds of Time
Saints and Sinners
Crying
To Die in Holy War
Lights Go Out
We Rise (Focustrack)
Flight of the Eagle
Über Wings of Steel
Wings of Steel ist eine Heavy-Metal/Hardrock-Band aus Los Angeles, die 2019 von Sänger Leo Unnermark und Gitarrist Parker Halub gegründet wurde.
Der Sound der Band ist primär im Old-School-Stil des Hardrock und Heavy Metal der 70er und 80er Jahre verwurzelt und lässt sich als epische sowie einzigartige Mischung dieser klassischen Stile beschreiben. Unnermarks bluesiger Touch und sein dynamisch-kraftvolles Stimmregister, gepaart mit Halubs bombastischen Riffs und ausdrucksstarken Soli, vereinen sich zu einem unverwechselbaren und kraftvollen Sound, auf den Fans von Hardrock und Heavy Metal gewartet haben.
2022 veröffentlichte die Band ihre Debüt-EP “Wings of Steel”, die sie schnell zu einer ernstzunehmenden Größe in der Underground-Heavy-Metal-Szene machte. Aufbauend auf diesem Erfolg veröffentlichte die Band im darauffolgenden Jahr ihr erstes Album “Gates of Twilight” (2023), das von vielen als eines der besten Heavy-Metal-Alben der letzten Jahre angesehen wird.
Wings of Steel starteten im Frühjahr 2024 ihre erste Europatournee, auf der sie für ihre energiegeladenen Live-Auftritte auf dem gleichen hohen Niveau wie auf ihren Studioveröffentlichungen gelobt wurden. Die Energie ihrer Live-Shows wurde auf ihrem Live-Album “Live in France” (2024) eingefangen und hervorgehoben.
Am 13. Juni 2025 enthüllte die Band “Winds of Time”, ihre bislang ambitionierteste Single und ihr anspruchsvollstes Projekt. “Winds of Time” ist ein gigantischer Track mit einem über 10-minütigen Musikvideo. Mit dieser Single demonstriert die Band ihre einzigartige Stellung sowie ihren unverwechselbaren Sound in der aktuellen Heavy-Metal-Szene.
Bis heute haben Wings of Steel über ein Dutzend Shows in den USA und Europa gespielt, darunter Auftritte bei renommierten Festivals und an legendären Veranstaltungsorten wie dem Heavy Week-end, dem Rock Hard Festival, dem Whisky-A-Go-Go, dem Keep It True Festival, dem Up the Hammers Festival und mehr.
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N.Y.C. – “BUILT TO DESTROY”
Release
date:
november 14th, 2025Label: Adrenalizing Media
Wie würde es klingen, wenn AC/DC sich in einer Gasse mit Judas Priest prügelten, während Motörhead daneben eine Harley aufheulen ließen? So klingen N.Y.C. mit ihrem Debütalbum “Built To Destroy” (VÖ: 14.11.). Die Platte wurde von Tommy Bolan produziert und wird von ADRENALIZING MEDIA NETWORK (Executive Producer) veröffentlicht. Aufgenommen wurde sie in den Deep End Music Studios (abgemischt von Kenny Meriedeth) und gemastert von Robert Vosgien (Los Angeles/USA). Auf dem Album ist außerdem der Grammy-Preisträger und Hollywood-Komponist Vince DiCola (Rocky IV, Transformers The Movie) mit einem Gastbeitrag vertreten. “Built To Destroy” ist heavy, laut, ziemlich angefressen – und hat definitiv nicht das Ziel, Freunde zu finden.
Tracklist
Heavy As Hell
Twisted
United
Tired Of Smiling
Lyin Eyes
Lets Roll (40 Brave)
Central Park
Fight
Full Tilt
Highway To Nowhere
Gasoline
244
Built To Destroy
Gegründet von Sänger/Gitarrist Tommy Bolan, dem in Queens, NY geborenen und aufgewachsenen Sechs-Saiten-Shredder hinter Warlocks Platinum-Album “Triumph & Agony”, gehören zur Band auch die Metal-Legenden Stet Howland (W.A.S.P., Metal Church) an den Drums und Steve Unger (Metal Church) am Bass. Gemeinsam verkörpern sie den Sound von New York City – laut, unruhig, wütend und bereit, sich aus der Gosse zu erheben.
Mit der bahnbrechenden Single “Heavy As Hell” (VÖ: 05.09.), liefern N.Y.C. eine atemberaubende Ode an ausverkaufte Konzerthallen und das Spielen auf der eigenen Bühne des Lebens mit all der Intensität, nach der wir uns alle sehnen. Die Single, die mehr Gitarren enthält als der Hobbyraum deines liebsten Nachbarn, ist genauso rau und aggressiv wie das dazugehörige Video.
“Ich wollte Songs schreiben, die für mich echt sind,” sagt Bolan, der jeden Track geschrieben, produziert und mit viel Herzblut versehen hat. “Mit unseren Songs können wir unsere Aggressionen rauslassen und gleichzeitig die Dämonen unseres Wahnsinns exorzieren. Ich bin der Typ an der New Yorker Straßenecke, der wegen allem rumschreit und diese Intensität spürt man auch bei unseren Live-Shows.”
Das Album ist ein echter klanglicher Wutanfall, die Feierlichkeiten vor dem Release laufen auf Hochtouren. Die Veröffentlichung von Bolans eigenen Gitarrensaiten (über Optima Strings) ist in vollem Gange, flankiert von – im wahrsten Sinne des Wortes – epischen und beeindruckenden Videos mit VFX-Veteran Walter Schulz (Emmy- & Oscar-Preisträger und Hollywood VFX Director). Schulz und das Team von Adrenalizing Media Network haben mit Unreal Engine und all ihren neuesten Technologien gearbeitet und keine Mühen gescheut, um bislang nie realisierte neue Anwendungsfälle aus den herausragenden Fähigkeiten der neuesten Gaming-Technologie herauszuholen. “Walter ist ein Meister seines Fachs und passt perfekt zu uns“, erklärt Bolan. “Die visuelle Welt, die er geschaffen hat, fängt die Intensität von N.Y.C. ein.“
Außerdem stehen spannende Werbeaktionen und Werbegeschenke von Schecter, Peavey, Morley, Optima Strings, Tascam, EHX, Gator und Levy’s an sowie die Veröffentlichung vom N.Y.C.-eigenen Wein & Wodka.
‘Built To Destroy’ ist im Grunde der Wendepunkt für jeden, um all den Mist hinter sich lassen, der ihm in seinem Leben angetan wurde”, fügt Bolan hinzu. “All der Wahnsinn, die Lügen und die durch Dritte erzwungene Selbstaufopferung von Körper, Geist und Seele sollen nun umgedreht werden. Wie mein Song sagt: ‘I am Tired of Smiling’. All das hat mich zu der Mischung aus Mensch und Maschine gemacht, die ihr vor euch seht. Ich bin zurückgekehrt, um meine Dämonen freizulassen und die Einschränkung durch andere nicht länger zu tolerieren.”
“Built To Destroy” ist nicht nur ein Album. Es ist eine akustische 10-Tonnen-Atombombe, die auf deine Stereoanlage zusteuert – also anschnallen und festhalten!
RIVETSKULL – “ABSENCE OF TIME”
Release
date:
september 10th, 2025Label: RivetSkull
Das Heavy-Metal-Powerhouse aus Seattle, RIVETSKULL, enthüllt begeistert die brandneue Single “The Hammer Falls”, eine politisch aufgeladene Hymne, die aus den Turbulenzen der heutigen Zeit hervorgegangen ist. Der neue Song wird begleitet vom unten aufgeführten Lyric-Video.
Sänger Chad McMurray kommentiert "The Hammer Falls" wie folgt: “Der Song ist von unserer gegenwärtigen politischen Situation und all dem Scheiß, der gerade passiert, inspiriert. Man kann nur entweder etwas dagegen unternehmen oder alles hinnehmen… ‘is it time to burn?’
Wir mögen diese Passage hier ganz besonders: ‘a fragile sphere out of control, lost the message somewhere, can’t tell demons and angels apart. (Übers.: Eine zerbrechliche Sphäre außer Kontrolle, die Botschaft irgendwo verloren, kann Dämonen und Engel nicht mehr unterscheiden.)’”
Chad fährt fort: “Zum ersten Mal live gespielt haben wir das Stück auf dem Masters of Rock in der Tschechischen Republik. Wir haben die Hoffnung, dass die Menschen die Intensität und das Gefühl der Dringlichkeit spüren.”
Tracklist
Hellbound
Isolation
Not Gonna Run
My Darkest Hour
Eyes of a Fallen Angel
The King is Dead
Swimming in Mortality
Time Will Tell
Über RivetSkull
2009 in Seattle gegründet, wurden RIVETSKULL ursprünglich durch die gemeinsame Verbindung zur Musik Ronnie James Dios zusammengeführt. Heute formen sie ihren ganz eigenen Weg, während sie ihren frühen Wurzeln treu bleiben. Mit ihrem Debütalbum “Trail of Souls: Samsara” (2023) und dem Nachfolger “Absence of Time” konnten sie sich als eindrucksvolle Stimme im Heavy Metal etablieren.
Mit Chad McMurray (Gesang), Mark Plog (Gitarre), Michael Robson (Drums) und Johnny Massey (Bass) liefern RIVETSKULL einen Sound, der von der Tradition des Classic Metal, einer intensiven Energie und roher Leidenschaft durchdrungen ist. Ihre elektrisierenden Auftritte verbinden eigene Musik mit der Zelebrierung von Dios zeitloser Brillanz und bieten Fans so eine wahre Heavy-Metal-Erfahrung
RivetSkull sind:
Chad McMurray – Gesang
Mark Plog – Gitarre
Michael Robson – Drums
Johnny Massey – Bass
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Nach unserem Debüt My Whole Wrath (2023) beschreiten wir mit The Unholy Veil of Silence einen konsequenteren Weg: zwischen orchestraler Wucht, zerstörerischem Blackened Death Metal und einer Atmosphäre, die das Ende heraufbeschwört.
Fans von Septicflesh, Dimmu Borgir oder Behemoth werden Anknüpfungspunkte finden – doch unser neues Werk bringt erzählerische Tiefe und eine eigene Handschrift mit.
Die Veröffentlichung feiern wir mit einer exklusiven Release-Show am 4. Oktober 2025 im Turock in Essen.
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FRANTIC AGGRESSOR – “EXTINCTION”
Genre: Black MetalLabel: Folter Records
Distributed by: Alive
Release: 17.10.2025
Sechs Jahre nach ihrem Debüt »Land Mine Logic« lassen FRANTIC AGGRESSOR aus Ost-Berlin unter dem Banner des Nihilistic Black Metal eine noch heftigere Salve los!
Auf »Extinction« schwingt nicht, wie bei vielen anderen, eine dunkle Romantik mit, und es gibt keine Sehnsucht nach einer wie auch immer gearteten mystischen Erfahrung als Gott-Ersatz. Stattdessen verströmen die neuen Tracks oft das Flair eines Beschusses auf offenem, kargen Gelände.
Das ist abermals ein Lehrstück in Sachen musikalischer Militanz und die erneute Verkündung einer Metaphysik des Nichts. Dabei befasst sich jeder Song mit einem anderen Thema der menschlichen Existenz und ihrem Verschwinden, seien es Aspekte der Geschichte, der Religion, Philosophie, Technologie oder das uns umgebende Universum. – »All it takes is a little push to let Atlas lose balance. What if you cut a leg off, or slice up the arms?«
Ausgehend von dieser Idee der Fragilität des menschlichen Überlebens propagiert das Trio aus Discrimination, Humiliation und Contempt den reinen Nihilismus und feiert das Ende der Zivilisation. – Onward to the extinction of all!
Tracklist
1. Morals - Across
2. Metaphysics – Beyond
3. Religion - Insurrection of the Lesser
4. Revolution - Death of all Masks
5.Technology – Harvest
6. History – Empire
7. Cosmos - Lightless Skies
Total: 39.20
Line-up
Discrimination: git & voc
Humiliation: bass
Contempt: drums
Aufgenommen im November 2024 von Henker. Gemixt und gemastert in den Kalthallen Studios.
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My
Kingdom Music is delighted to announce that the Funeral and Depressive Doom
Metal force CHALICE OF SUFFERING from Minneapolis (US)
have been signed for the release of their new album titled "THE
RAVEN CRIES ONE LAST TIME" out on March 2026.The band states:
"We are excited to join the killer label My Kingdom Music. This partnership marks a powerful new chapter in our journey, and we couldn’t be happier to work with a label that shares our passion for atmospheric, soul-stirring Funeral Doom. My Kingdom Music has long been a home for artists who push boundaries and embrace the darker beauty of sound—and we're honored to be part of that legacy!".
With "The Raven Cries One Last Time" CHALICE OF SUFFERING introduces us into a world of depression, sadness and grief, into a very atmospheric, emotional and at the same time extreme universe full of pain, but painted with tinges totally rich in melancholy and despair. They convey emotions of loss rather than just heaviness, to crafting a deeply intense and bleak musical experience that explores the depths of human desperation through their distinctive Funeral Doom Metal sound with Death vibes incorporating instruments like bagpipes, flutes and keyboards and employing a mix of deep death growls and grim spoken word passages.
We are proud of what we are going to present and we can't wait to share all of this with you all. "The Raven Cries One Last Time" will be released next March on My Kingdom Music and it is absolutely ready to aim high for the genre throne in terms of intensity, personality and emotion.
The suffering continues!!!
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Release
date :
05 September 2025Genre : French Black Metal
Origin: Toulouse/France
Duration: 13:16
Label: Battlesk’rs Productions
Network Distributor: Ars Longa Vita Brevis
Tracklist:
01. You Want It Darker
02. To Those Who Forged
MALHKEBRE. There is no symbolism here - only faith wielded as fire. Since 2002, MALHKEBRE has stood as one of France’s most fervent bearers of black metal. This is no aesthetic exercise but an uncompromising manifestation of conviction and wrath.
Their path is marked by scarcity and intent: the searing "Prostration" EP, a harrowing split with AOSOTH, the full-length debut "Revelation", then in 2019 "Satanic Resistance", a declaration against the modern world in His name. Each offering is sharpened, deliberate, and free of trend.
Today, after years of seclusion, the Apostles of Ignominy unveil "To Those Who Forged Us", an EP that serves as a prelude to a full-length album slated for late 2025!
Recorded and mixed at Heldscalla Studios, and mastered at Drudenhaus Studio, the EP — released via Battlesk'rs Productions — features cover artwork by Roy de Rat. “This cover was created by Cäme Roy de Rat and perfectly illustrates what we were looking for in this work, which is intended to be unique in our discography. It is an honor to be able to work with talented artists who understand exactly what we want. We are grateful to him..”
Brace yourselves — there will be no escape, only confrontation.
A word that’s overused today in a Black Metal scene where some elements seem to have lost the sense of the values that once made this genre more than just a style of music.
A word that can, however, continue to be associated with a handful of honest bands, for whom Black Metal is not simply music but also a religious exaltation. Among them, MALHKEBRE is a name that needs no introduction. Active since 2002, the band is a spiritual vehicle for its singer/founder Eklezjas’Tik Berzerk, accompanied by his acolytes Shamaanik B. (drums) and S. Evangelista (guitars/bass).
After making their mark on the underground with their first two albums, « Revelation » (2014) and « Satanic Resistance » (2019), MALHKEBRE reawakened in 2023 with a tape featuring two tracks announcing a future album. As a prelude to this opus announced for the end of 2025, the EP “To Those Who Forged Us” is released, which presents a new side of MALHKEBRE: heavier, darker, more ritualistic and declamatory, “To Those Who Forged Us” is not only the announcement of a new era for the band, but a tribute to those who contributed to fueling the fire that burns in the heart and mind of MALHKEBRE. On the B-side, the judicious choice of a cover of “You Want It Darker” by Canadian poet Leonard Cohen is also a declaration of war in the face of those who had buried MALHKEBRE too soon.
Bearers of a Sacred Word made of pain, violence and resistance, MALHKEBRE is preparing to travel the European roads for the first time in a decade: “To Those Who Forged Us” sounds like the clamor of a tocsin calling the faithful to gather to listen, then to spread the Word. And thus allow the dark flame of MALHKEBRE to once again consume the souls of those who hear His call.
Laurent LIGNON
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With razor-edged guitars, relentless drums, and guttural vocals torn between torment and transcendence, “Savaged By Blood” is more than a song—it’s a ritual in sound. The lyrics carve through despair, shame, and fury, weaving a story of death, decay, and dark rebirth. Every scream, every riff, every blast beat is a step deeper into the unforgiving Crimson Hallows universe.
This track doesn’t just mark a new chapter for Screams Of Tranquility—it heralds a new era of extreme metal. Darker, heavier, and more uncompromising than ever before, “Savaged By Blood” cements the band’s place among the most feral voices in metalcore and death metal today.
Succumb to the hunter’s heir. Enter the Crimson Hallows.
Biography"Screams Of Tranquility" stands as the dynamic brainchild led by the gifted Marc P. Prohaska, a 29-year-old musician based in the idyllic foothills of the Austrian Alps in Upper Austria. This captivating project delves deep into the narratives of a society marred by excess, laying bare its hypocrisies, collective folly, and the gradual erosion of humanity.
Marc's musical palette is a vibrant fusion of influences, melding Scandinavian melodic death, American thrash, and hints of black metal. With deft craftsmanship, he intertwines pulsating rhythms and intricate orchestrations, weaving a spellbinding tapestry of sound.
From his beginnings as a musician at the age of 18, Marc has explored diverse musical avenues, ranging from pop-punk to rock and metal cover bands. However, it was through the emergence of Screams Of Tranquility that his artistic vision truly blossomed. In 2019, Marc graduated as a recording, mixing, and mastering engineer from HOFA College, now operating his own successful mixing and mastering business as a freelancer.
While Screams Of Tranquility is a solo endeavor, questions about the absence of additional band members only underscore Marc's proficiency and the effectiveness of his approach to "running SOT as if it were a fully occupied band." His unwavering dedication and skill shine through in every aspect of his work.
For those in search of authentic, meticulously crafted music that transcends the confines of mainstream melodic death metal, replete with searing leads, impassioned vocals, and profound thematic depth, Screams Of Tranquility stands as a beacon of artistic excellence worthy of exploration.
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The video for "Promise Me" is available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aKPSpW-EPA0
FFO: In Flames, Soilwork, Killswitch Engage, and Gojira.
Nothingman, Age of Ruin’s forthcoming album, is a collection of 10 songs that cuts a path to the heart with harmony and angst that others would be naïve not to mimic. The band sacrificed blood and sweat for two years to expel Nothingman. Age of Ruin began the recording process in October of 2023, and after nine months of tracking on location in Richmond, VA, at the Bakery Studio, in Washington, DC, at Ivakota Studio, and at the Riff Dojo in Takoma Park, MD, (the record was produced by Mike Schleibaum of Darkest Hour), Nothingman was complete. This is the biggest, most richly woven tapestry from the band yet, and the time to unleash it is near.
In 2023 and 2024, Age of Ruin did some precursory promotion of Nothingman’s material, traveling up and down the east coast, dousing nonbelievers with their fire, with such acts as Black Flag, Madball, Jimmy’s Chicken Shack, and Anvil. Yes, that Anvil.
Ripping guitars, unforgivably brutal drums, bass sounds that have shaken the underworld, and screeching vocals are just the beginning of this incarnation of a true headbanger's incantation. What we saw unearthed back in 1998 has now grown. The road worn warriors of the AoRmy have forced enough breakdowns to overwhelm any AAA mechanic, with miles on the highway ahead.
Their punk and metal roots hold firm, and their thrash tendencies are on full display as this towering presence of a band branches out over new tonal terrain and soundscape; reminding all who fall under its shadow, that the light shining through is a new dawn in the Age of Ruin. Nothingman will be celebrated in all formats and on all streaming platforms on October 17.
Track
Listing:1. The Fixation
2. Heavy is the Crown
3. Lost in Shadows
4. The Traveler
5. Nothingman
6. An Awakening
7. The Ghosts We Carry
8. Promise Me
9. Bleed for Better Days
10. Lovesong
Credits:
Produced by Mike Schleibaum / The Riff Dojo.
Mixed and mastered by Will Beasley / The Bakery.
Original artwork, Oil on Canvas titled "Forest Mother" by Zack Dunn.
Line-up:
Benjamin Swan - vocals
Christopher Fleming - bass
Daniel Fleming - guitar
Hendrik Osinga - drums
Casey Flanagan - guitar
Bio:
The exact location of the dawn of man has been a constant subject of debate. Some say it was Prometheus delivering fire, some say it was Franklin discovering electricity, most people say it’s when Lars met James…but everyone agrees: those were simply precursors. Throughout the age of enlightenment, the renaissance, the reformation era and beyond, mortals have tried to make sense of mankind's meaning on earth.
Most archaeologists believe that in the late 90's, a surge of lightning fast riffs, guttural screams, devastatingly bass tones, and the relentless pulverizing rhythm of drums unearthed a crucial piece of this puzzle...this ushered in what would be known as The Age of Ruin. Those who heard it, really dug it. But those who dug it found there is much more than the surface layers. Music filled with textures, themes, and tunings that go deeper than a James Cameron film unbound by budgets.
For over 20 years, Age of Ruin has been firing off a relentless string of releases. Even the busiest trash compactors could not keep up with the amount of crushing that Age of Ruin crams into a single album, and this is so…with Nothingman. They have consistently delivered a brutal barrage of the heaviest hits metal has heard. Why stop At the Gates, when you can break down the whole house with your music? Why get Entombed when you can breathe new life into the scene? Why let the years waste away when the Age of Ruin can answer all of these questions?
Age of Ruin has definitely paid their dues, earning every ounce of the heaviest crown one band could carry. Naturally, the tonal tenure of the AoRmy servicemen is not something that can be held onto forever...the constant axe-wielding and riff hurling has required numerous changing of the guard over the years; however, the core horsemen of the Age of Ruin (Benjamin Swan, and Daniel and Christopher Fleming) remain, along with Casey Flanagan and Hendrik Osinga, forging an amalgamation of devastation which would conjure a collection of songs that few, if any, houses could harness. Fortunately, under the tutelage and production of Sound-Sensei Mike Schleibaum (Darkest Hour), Age of Ruin would hone their tone in Mike's Riff Dojo, creating an undeniable masterpiece of metal.
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Benefactor Decease was formed in 2007 by a group of old-school thrashers, by Zissis "Coroner" (Guitarz), Apollo "The Parafiliak" (Bass), Xara "Nasty Vocals", and Andrew (Drums).
In 2008 the 1st demo "Ferocity Of The Dismorphed" was released with a cover by Alex "Polonos" Ststigklier, and after 6 months the 1st EP "Massive Spreads Of Death" by Anger Of Metal (Germany), in a 100 die hard LP limited edition, with Xanthi on vocals replacing Xara.
After several lives, in 2009 the split with Serbian Thrashers "NadimaC" was released by Infernal Kaos records (Seoul), titled "Authorization:Legal Offence", with Xara returning on vocals. Due to some personal problems and lack of time in 2010-2012 the band disbanded to be reactivated in 2012 with Baggo "Pgc Coca Colas" Drums - Nick "Chainsaw Murders" (2nd Guitarz) and Panagiotis "Cut-Throat" Toyfexidis on vocals, releasing Anatomy Of Angel by XTREEM Music (Spain) with a cover by Andrei Buzikov in 2015. Due to disagreements, serious family problems and lack of time there was a long inactivity with an immediate return in 2020 when the recordings for Abnormal Attachments began, with Joni "Moas" drums -Kostas "Sarcastic" (2nd guitar) and Dimitris "Deathlike Silencer" (bass). Relatively immediately Kostas "Sarcastic" left the band to focus mainly on his personal project and Apollonas "The Parafiliak" (2nd guitar) returned and he also took over the production of the album.
In 2025, Abnormal Attachments was released by XTREEM music (Spain) with a cover by Andrei Buzikov again.
An EP is planned as well as a new album.
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Finnish blackened death metal band PROGENY OF SUN released their second album 'PROPHETS OF THE VOID' on September 5th 2025 via Inverse Records. The album contains 12 tracks that have taken on more aggressive, darker, and more beautiful forms compared to the previous album. The genre binding the album's tracks together is Death Metal, but true to the band's style, the album will feature nuanced and surprising cross-genre atmospherics.
Listen to the album: https://push.fm/fl/progeny-of-sun-prophets
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' is released on September 5th 2025. Following their debut album, the band has identified their strengths, which are utilized and showcased even more prominently on the second album.
Watch Penance music video: https://youtu.be/RYQIPCZ1Q-8
Watch Decimation music video: https://youtu.be/wkHkjAk8a3E
Watch Forsaken Brigade music video: https://youtu.be/3j5SU5A9DWk
Watch Swarmspawn lyric video: https://youtu.be/gZ4tDF3vT7M
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
Line-up:
Niko Aromaa - Vocals
Jaakko Hautamäki - Guitar
Joni Kiviniemi - Guitar
Tuomo Tolkki - Bass
Juha Peura – Drums
https://www.facebook.com/Progenyofsun
Label: Road To MasochistRelease date: september 26th 2025
Genre: D-beat Hardcore Thrash Punk
For fans of: Broken Bones | D.R.I. | Extreme Noise Terror | Cyness
In your world of manicured lawns and polite conversation, of averted gazes, upturned noses and disdain for those without a matching silver spoon, I am the vermin in your cellar. I am the blood on your ball gown. I am the screaming, spitting rat that will not toe the line, that will never bend the knee or bow my head in shame…
Blasting out of Leicester, UK Feral State are an adrenaline infused speedball of rage, defiance, attitude and riffs. Having previously fired out a string of split releases and a self titled debut album which had Louder Than War declaring “this is how hardcore punk should sound”, it’s time for album number two – II. If anyone was expecting an easing up on the pace, a gentler, more welcoming sound or diversions into jazzy, prog rock territories then you clearly haven’t been listening… A more than appropriate air raid siren welcomes us to II, which kicks off with first single ‘Concrete’ - and ‘kicks off’ is definitely the appropriate phrase here. A gritty guitar sound, a furious vocal attack, breathless, head-caving drums…this is Feral State but even better than before! The tracks come at you fast and hard, ‘Constant Terror’ demanding movement and delivering an incredible rush, ‘Slow Decay’ with its brief guitar solo like a snarl of barbed wire, ‘Scab’, incandescent with rage and fury, ‘Nuclear’ which opens with an absolutely savage riff before simply exploding…utterly blistering, so adrenalized your heart could burst. What Feral State have delivered with II is more than how hardcore punk should sound…it’s so right, so defining, it's dirt under the fingernails, blood in the mouth, life affirming power. It’s the exhilarating, cathartic thrill of the pit captured forever. When the thrashing rage of ‘Survival Game’ is unleashed you’ll either be destroying everything around you in a blissful berserker state, or be pinned back in your chair grinning through the violent velocity. II is an album that burns with the spirit of the past, but never sounds anything less than vital, vibrant and rampantly relevant.
With a sound so raw, real and untamed it could sink its stained and broken teeth into your face, thanks to the recording, mixing and mastering of Ian Boult (Shrykull, Mage, Foul Body Autopsy etc) and some stunning cover art from the brilliant Stonegeist that captures the essence of this incendiary band, II will be released by Road To Masochist on September 26th, on vinyl and digital formats. You cannot afford to miss this one.
Line-up:
Joe Lander - Vocals
Marcus Green - Drums
Christian Nurse - Guitar
Fran Fearon - Bass
https://www.facebook.com/roadtomascochist/
https://www.facebook.com/FeralState666
Progressive death metal band APOCALYPTIC SOCIETY will release their crushing full-length debut album INSTINCTUAL SELF-SLAUGHTER on September 5th, delivering an unrelenting blend of technical brutality, searing melodies and raw intensity.
Drawing influence from legends such as Death, Cynic, Hypocrisy, Iron Maiden and Metallica the US-based five-piece have forged their own apocalyptic sound, merging progressive metal intricacy with thrash aggression and old-school death metal ferocity.
From chaotic impromptu performances in fast-food parking lots to commanding packed stages across Pennsylvania, APOCALYPTIC SOCIETY have built an intensely loyal following through their high-energy, no-compromise live shows. The release of Instinctual Self-Slaughter marks the beginning of their next chapter, supported by a string of local performances before a United States multi-state tour in March 2026.
Watch the official lyric video for “Uncured” here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kY6FK1RJga8
Packed with dueling guitar harmonies, odd-time grooves, crushing bass lines, and versatile growls, Instinctual Self-Slaughter delivers a modern yet uncompromising death metal experience. The album captures the band’s ability to balance technicality with emotional weight, resonating with fans who demand substance alongside heaviness.
Since their formation in 2015, APOCALYPTIC SOCIETY have shared stages with killer acts including Dying Fetus, Incantation, Sadistic Vision, and Hellwitch. Known for unleashing frenzied pits, pure adrenaline, and an uncompromising stage presence.
Tracklist:1.Dawn of Execution
2.Distorted
3.Uncured
4.Quiet Room
5.Judgement Call
6.Instinctual Self-Slaughter
7.Coffin Full of Spiders
8.The Silent Extinction
APOCALYPTIC SOCIETY are:
Michael Beers – Vocals
Zach Kuhn – Guitar
Alex Rogers – Guitar
Ron Sowal – Bass
Dan Lineaweaver – Drums
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRWTm-1-Y84fjrT5Z-u__4A
https://apocalypticsociety.com/
https://www.facebook.com/ApocalypticSociety
London (UK) - Blackened Death Metallers, CULT BURIAL, have released COLLAPSE OF PATTERN, REVERENCE OF DUST, the band's third full-length album! The album is available on CD, vinyl, and digital formats.
Purchase/Stream:
Blastbeats Vinyl is the exclusive U.S. distributor for the vinyl LP variants of Collapse of Pattern, Reverence of Dust!
Collapse of Pattern, Reverence of Dust is a record about erosion — of structures, of certainty, of meaning. Across eight tracks, Cult Burial tears through the frameworks we cling to, carving out something that sits between aggression and despair, weight and absence. The music is dense and layered, yet unafraid of space; at times claustrophobic, at others stripped to bare wire and exposed edge.
Cult Burial's music is a confluence of black, death, and doom metal, characterized by dissonant guitar work, relentless drumming, and guttural vocals. Their compositions often explore themes of existentialism, decay, and the human psyche, creating a soundscape that is both oppressive and thought-provoking.
Despite being a relatively new entity, Cult Burial has garnered attention from various metal publications and blogs, earning praise for their authentic approach to extreme metal and their ability to evoke a profound emotional response through their music.
Following two highly regarded albums, Cult Burial's third release is unquestionably its finest work to date.
Track
Listing:1. Vincula
2. Collapse
3. Aether
4. Mire
5, Enthrall
6. Beseech
7. Vestige
8. Seethe
Credits:
Mixed by Greg Dawson at BWC Studios.
Mastered by Brad Boatright at Audiosiege.
Artwork by Legerdemain.
Line-up:
Simon Langford - Music
César Moreira - Vocals
Bio:
Cult Burial is a blackened death metal band hailing from London, UK. Formed in 2020, the band has rapidly established itself as a formidable presence in the extreme metal scene, delivering a sound that melds the ferocity of death metal with the bleak atmospheres of doom and
black metal.
Discography:
Cult Burial (2020)
Reverie of the Malignant (2022)
Stream "Twilight Fell" ahead of Friday's official release at:
https://metalinjection.net/new-music/krigsgrav-streams-perfectly-blackened-new-single-twilight-fell
A storm is brewing. Having just signed to Willowtip Records last year, Krigsgrav is now ready to release Stormcaller, their first album for the label and eighth full-length overall.
Krigsgrav released the following statement about Stormcaller:
"When we started writing the songs that would make up Stormcaller, our intention was to create the most complete Krigsgrav album that took something from every era of the band, while still pushing our sound forward. A culmination of the blackest hues, doomiest of dirges, and most soaring of lead guitars. We think we achieved that, but we also wrote the best album of our career thus far. We trust that when you hear it, you'll agree."
Willowtip will release Stormcaller September 19 on CD, gatefold vinyl LP, and digital formats!
Pre-order at the following links:
https://www.willowtip.com/bands/details/krigsgrav.aspx
https://krigsgrav.bandcamp.com/album/stormcaller
Track
Listing:1. Huntress of the Fire Moon (feat. Jens Rydén)
2. Stormcaller
3. Twilight Fell
4. None Shall Remember Your Name
5. Bay of the Barghest
6. The Tonic of Wilderness
7. Ghosts
8. Womb:Death:Dawn
Album Credits:
All songs written, produced, and arranged by Krigsgrav.
Drums recorded by Sam Paquette at S.A.M. Studios.
Mixed and Mastered by Owe Inborr at Wolfthrone Studios.
Additional Engineering by Cody Daniels.
Cover Art by Adam Burke at Nightjar Illustration.
Guest Vocals on "Huntress of the Fire Moon" by Jens Rydén.
Album Layout and Design by Randi Matejowsky.
Line-up:
Justin Coleman - Guitar/Harsh Vocals
David Sikora - Drums/Clean Vocals
Wes Radvansky - Bass
Cody Daniels - Lead Guitar
https://www.facebook.com/willowtip
Finnish melodic death/doom metal band SERPENT GOD is set to release their debut album 'DENIAL' on October 10th 2025 via Inverse Records.
The fourth single 'keyhole' is released today and it's available on most streaming services: https://push.fm/fl/serpent-god-keyhole
The band comments:”So close to the answer, so far again”
"One of the most down-tempo songs of the album with crying tremolo guitars. Doomy from start to finish. You can taste the hopelessness and desperation. Slowly but surely the darkness is cradling us all into oblivion. Melancholic piano is the last thing you will ever hear. We all die alone, hiding behind our self-built thrones. “Mechanism in pitting corrosion, I carved my kingdom inside.”
Track
list:1. denial
2. beneath
3. repent
4. revelation
5. alive
6. sermon
7. oblivion
8. keyhole
9. void
Album cover by Heidi Hyvärinen
Biography:
Serpent God is a band formed 2023 in Iisalmi, Finland. The birth is heavily related to Se, josta ei puhuta -band’s writing process; lots of material were created that didn’t fit in the spectrum of Se, josta ei puhuta. In general, the material was more slow-paced and more eerie. However, the mentioned material was also way too good to be deleted, so therefore another output was needed, so Serpent God was born. Different branches grow from a tree with strong roots. Serpent God has its foundation in extreme metal, but there are also heavy influences from post-rock, doom and smaller splashes of more avantgarde sounds.
Listen to the first single 'repent': https://push.fm/fl/serpent-god-repent
Listen to the second single 'oblivion': https://push.fm/fl/serpent-god-oblivion
Listen to the third single 'sermon': https://push.fm/fl/serpent-god-sermon
Line-up:
Samu Männikkö - Vocals, guitars and keyboards
Juho-Pekka Lappalainen - Bass
Jimi Myöhänen - Drums
https://www.facebook.com/serpentgodband
NIGHT
ATTACK - "NECROMANCER" (EP)Formed in the darkest pits of North Carolina’s underground, NIGHT ATTACK unleash a raw and relentless EP that echoes the venom of early Death, Sepultura, Possessed, and Kreator, while thrashing forward with a fury worthy of Megadeth. Necromancer marks the band's third official release — a searing, four-piece assault featuring blistering technical riffs, venom-soaked vocals, hell-summoning solos, and punishing drums across every track.Featuring members of Vesterian and Ancestral Blood, NIGHT ATTACK masterfully channel the chaos and urgency of late ’80s blackened death thrash into a sound that’s both feral and refined — thanks to a crushing mix and razor-sharp production that finally does their vicious craft justice.
The digital EP's release date is 19 September 2025.
Pre-save "Necromancer": https://orcd.co/necromancer
Tracklist
1. Necromancer
2. Blitzkrieg
3. Sektor B
4. Mosh and Thrash
https://www.facebook.com/NIGHTATTACKBAND
Raleigh (NC) - U.S. Black 'N Rollers, VALLETTA, recently signed to Lifeforce Records are set to release new EP, BITTER LUCID TRUTH, on October 24.
There’s a palpable sense of urgency in Bitter Lucid Truth.
Valletta’s second
proper release embraces what guitarist and singer Keenan
Carroll describes as “anger, repulsion and intolerance toward the current
political landscape.” But for all its confrontational inspiration, it’s also
one of the year’s most thrilling metal releases.With Bitter Lucid Truth, the Raleigh, N.C. quartet of Carroll, drummer Justin Valletta, bassist Cody Rogers, and guitarist/backing vocalist Will Goodyear, churn negative emotions into forceful, dynamic and “just genuinely pissed-off” outbursts that are equally searing and soaring.
This should come as no surprise from the veteran troupe, whose collective resume spans a heavy spectrum from sludge to prog to black metal, in bands including Lord Almighty, Barishi, Mo’ynoq, Prayer for Cleansing, and Between the Buried And Me. And, indeed, Valletta’s 2024 debut, Summer (Forcefield Records), defined a compelling hybrid of anthemic melody and bitter vitriol. But while Summer slung big riffs and even bigger hooks, Bitter Lucid Truth wields them like weapons.
“Aggressor” and “Cold Death” fuses the melodic impulses that have drawn comparisons to Tribulation and Kvelertak with a harsher, more belligerent approach more akin to Tragedy’s bold and defiantly melodic neo-crust. This is perhaps most apparent in the EP’s closing salvo, “Spitting the Word,” which answers “Doing Well"'s comparatively reflective tone with a vicious exclamation point. Of the song’s intent, Carroll says, “It’s time to speak your mind. No more thought paralysis.”
It’s fitting, then, that the EP was produced much more quickly than its predecessor. Where Summer evolved over a two-year gestation, Bitter Lucid Truth was written and recorded all in the first months of 2025. Recorded and mixed by Al Jacob (He Is Legend, Wailin Storms) at Warrior Sound Studioin Chapel Hill, N.C. — this time with production input from the band and TJ Childers of Inter Arma — and mastered by Matt Tuttle (Codeseven) at IAS Studios in Winston-Salem, NC, Valletta was able to capture the full and explosive sound the new songs’ dynamic volatility demands.
Managing to capture a boiling rage with a more dynamic and expansive approach to songwriting, Bitter Lucid Truth is a massive leap forward for the already ascendant band. Expect to see these vicious anthems take on a new life when Valletta brings them to the stage.
U.S. tours are planned for October of this year, surrounding the EP’s October release. In 2026, Valletta will accompany a European tour with a re-release of Summer also expected through Lifeforce Records.
The EP's first single, "Cold Death," is available now at: https://orcd.co/valletta_colddeath
Pre-Order / Pre-Save Bitter Lucid Truth here: https://orcd.co/valletta_blt
Track Listing:
1. Blood and Jesus
2. Cold Death
3. Aggressor
4. Doing Well
5. Spitting the Word
Line-Up
Justin Valletta - Drums
Cody Rogers - Bass
Keenan Carroll - Guitar / Lead Vocals
Will Goodyear - Guitar / Backing Vocals
https://vallettalfr.bandcamp.com/album/bitter-lucid-truth
Minneapolis (MN) - Progressive/extreme metal outfit, KOSTNATĚNÍ, are set to release new album, PŘÍLIŠNOST (EXCESS), November 7 on Willowtip!
Přílišnost (Excess), the third album by KOSTNATĚNÍ, thoroughly destroys any remaining comparisons to the band’s contemporaries. Following up on 2023’s critically-acclaimed Úpal and its blend of technical black metal with Middle Eastern folk, KOSTNATĚNÍ has packed into this bizarre base an even stranger array of influences that must be heard to be believed. The band’s signature “highbrow” progressive riffs, now played on a uniquely alt-tuned guitar, cleverly interweave with a mix of “lowbrow” metal genres and moody synthesizers to create the band’s heaviest, most compact and violent songs to date. Continuing with the band’s introspective themes, Přílišnost (Excess) is dedicated to the suffocating, destructive pursuit of self-perfection. Lyrically and musically, it pushes beyond all limits.
The album's first single, "Samotář (Loner)," has been premiered by our friends at No Clean Singing. Click to stream below!
https://www.nocleansinging.com/2025/09/03/an-ncs-premiere-kostnateni-samotar-loner/
The single will be available digitally everywhere on September 5. Album pre-orders will be available on the same day.
Track Listing (titles in Czech and English):
1. Dokonalé křišťálové město (Perfect Crystal City)
2. Křehký bůh (Fragile God)
3. Kostely byly mrakodrapy (Churches Were the Skyscrapers)
4. Zpět ke kmenům (Back to the Tribes)
5. Mrtvola Jupitera (Corpse of Jupiter)
6. Samotář (Loner)
7. Čelist utlačovatele k obrubníku (Jaw of the Oppressor to the Curb)
8. Znal jsem tě (I Knew You)
9. Dále zvenčí (Further from Outside)
10. Přílišnost (Excess)
Credits:
Kostnatění is D.L.
Drums by Joe Goldwater.
Additional vocal contributions by Mack.
Written and recorded from 2021-2024.
Mixed and mastered by D.L.
Drums recorded at Signaturetone by Adam Tucker.
Cover art and layout by Metastazis.
Thanks to the many voices that brought life to this work, especially Mack, The RIM, Tapekvlt, and Nat.
https://www.facebook.com/willowtip/
"Echoes of Eternal Night" comprises a haunting narrative, continuing the story of the girl from the previous album who bid farewell to her parents at a desolate lakeside. As she navigates harsh landscapes, her journey for enlightenment and belonging is a metaphor for the human search for meaning. The album explores the complexities and uncertainties of contemporary society, delving into death not merely as an end, but as a spiritual awakening, a pivotal moment in human evolution, between ascension and eternal darkness.
With their distinctive doom-laden sound, When Nothing Remains creates an experience on this new album that aligns with the theme of eternal night. The album’s haunting melodies and powerful lyrics capture the despair and hope, creating a reflective and cathartic experience. The album's artwork complements the narrative depth, depicting the girl's progression from light into an inescapable darkness, symbolising the challenging path of self-discovery and the lingering shadows in our lives. "Echoes of Eternal Night" is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit in the face of uncertainty, challenging listeners to confront their fears and find meaning within the void.
When Nothing Remains was formed in 2010 by Jan Sallander and Peter Laustsen from the former band Nox Aurea. The band was created to allow Jan and Peter complete creative freedom. The current lineup includes Jan Sallander (Rhythm Guitar, Vocals), Peter Laustsen (Lead Guitar), Dimitri Jungi (Drums), and Kim Liljedahl (Session Bass). The band stated that they waited some years after the release of "In Memoriam" to find the right label with the right vision, ultimately choosing The Circle Music as their new home.
The band unveiled the single and music video for "The Grim Reaper's Tears", offering a first glimpse into the album's darker musical direction. The track explores the intricate emotions and internal conflict of Death personified as the Grim Reaper, portraying him as empathetic despite his role as the harbinger of death.
"Echoes of Eternal Night" will be available digitally, on CD, and on vinyl. Pre-order via The Circle Music: https://thecirclemusic.gr/product-category/the-circle-releases/?filter_artist-name=when-nothing-remains
Digital pre-save: https://thecirclemusic.lnk.to/EchoesOfEternalNight
Tracklist:1. The Grim Reaper's Tears
2. A Glimmer of Hope
3. Everything Ends
4. A Ceaseless Rain
5. In the Woods of Darkest Despair
6. Our Final Hours
7. Behind the Clouds
8. Gospel of Apostasy
Line-up
Peter Laustsen: Guitar, Lead guitar, Bass, Recording, Mixing and Mastering
Jan Sallander: All Vocals, Keyboards and Lyrics
All songs written by Peter Laustsen except In the Woods of Darkest Despair and Our Final Hours, which are written by Jan Sallander.
A Ceaseless Rain vocals by Gogo Melone.
A Glimmer of Hope drums by Jonas Toxen.
All songs mixed and Mastered by Peter Laustsen in Massive Assault Studios.
Artwork: Jan Sallander, Johan
https://thecirclemusic.gr/
https://www.facebook.com/The-Circle-Music-109161897443413/
https://www.facebook.com/whennothingremainsofficial/
DE PROFUNDIS – “THE GOSPEL OF ROT” (EP)
Label: Independent ReleaseRelease date: october 1st 2025
Genre: Death Metal
For fans of: Death | Morbid Angel | Immolation | Nocturnus
How we have fallen, how our empire has crumbled…our values and learning trampled into the dust as we kneel before altars to idiocy and greed. We offer prayers to the war machine, no longer abhorring the taking of life, but raging in our ignorance we fervently debate which lives are suitable for sacrifice and which children deserve no future. Truth has become a malleable property, no longer a definable absolute and manipulation is now an applauded art form. Our gods cradle missiles while we twitch in nervous anxiety, awaiting the latest incarnation of the hand held devices that consume our identity, our reason and our morality. We are naught but rot…
“The Gospel Of Rot is both a warning and a weapon – a sonic rebellion against the forces that seek to silence and subjugate. De Profundis offers not salvation but a wake-up call…”- De Profundis
Celebrating 20 years of death dealing and devastation, De Profundis have returned with a rejuvenated line-up and a brand new EP of stunning power and intensity. The Gospel Of Rot brings together four tracks of furious death metal and masterful musicianship into a manifesto of resistance against the empty vessels that rule us, dragging our civilisation into a mire of degradation. Beginning with ‘I: Corruption’ we are hit by a torrent of classic death metal that makes incursions into the realms of thrash and black metal, thriving in the fluid boundaries between the genres. New vocalist Stefano Bassi immediately makes his mark with deep, guttural tones of depth and substance and second new addition to the ranks, bassist Simon McAuliffe, is immediately noticeable too, punching through the mix, an intrinsic part of this new chapter for De Profundis. Despite the remarkable work this band have produced over the years, by the midpoint of second song, ‘II: Deception’ it’s a struggle not to immediately embrace The Gospel Of Rot as their finest work to date. On one level it’s direct, hard-hitting and straight between the eyes – on another there are so many subtle shifts, touches and nuances that set it apart from the rest of the field. The vocal delivery in ‘III: Indoctrination’ is imperious, the drumming overwhelming, the lead playing simply brilliant. Every progression, every passage, every scuttling spider-legged scale and formidable blast on this EP is just right, crafted to perfection. The Gospel Of Rot concludes with a raging cover of Sepultura’s classic ‘Subtraction’ and De Profundis have made it their own; sublimely executed it slots into place as an integral part of a magnificently engineered death metal machine. With incredible performances and incredible songs, De Profundis are back at the very top of their game.
Mixed and mastered by Matt Jones at Capsaarx Studios (Fury, Vanitas, Dakesis etc) The Gospel Of Rot sounds magnificent, with exquisite tones and a perfect balance between clarity and power. The final hallmarks of quality have been applied with the wonderful artwork of Pierre-Alain D. of 3mmi Design (Necrodeath, Scar Symmetry, The Crawling etc) and it’s hard to see how The Gospel Of Rot could have been any better. The fight back begins on October 1st!
“…the rot is everywhere — and it’s time to tear it down.”- De Profundis
Line-up:
Stefano Bassi - Vocals
Shoi Sen - Guitars
Paul Nazarkardeh - Guitars
Simon McAuliffe - Bass
Tom Atherton – Drums
https://www.deprofundistheband.com/
Label: Comatose MusicRelease date: november 7th 2025
Genre: Brutal/Slam Death Metal
For fans of: Putrid Pile | Internal Bleeding | Guttural Secrete | Pyrexia
Wrapped tight and immobile inside the blackened shell of despair, entangled in the thorn covered vines of bitter acceptance, I bleed out my weakness and my excuses for it, along with a pitiful selection of laughable hopes and insipid dreams. The time has come for metamorphosis, for transformation through rage, violence and a hunger for wanton destruction. The imprisoning cocoon tears beneath my new found claws and I emerge, a beast reborn, from my shattered dejection chrysalis…
Ten years since their last full length album, Fragments, Dysentery have finally re-emerged into the light, carrying with them a new album of heaviness beyond comprehension; spine-splitting slams and deep grooves like scars in the surface of the Earth. Dejection Chrysalis is the fourth album to bear the Dysentery name and if it takes a decade to carve out a bludgeoning monstrosity like this, then so be it. Instrumental opener, ‘Transference’, is so much more than a simple intro. As its title infers, it is a crossing point from normality to the world of Dysentery, a passage of mutation, configuring your mind and body for the shocking impact to come. And then you’re there, in the grip of ‘Enslavement For The Obedient, Agony For The Wayward’, utterly consumed in an instant by the thick, powerful guitars, the ultra guttural vocals and the rhythms that speak to your flesh on a primal, bestial level. ‘Exhausted Bliss Of Self Loathing’ brings furious blast beats, precision tempo shifts, riffs like heavy machinery and a guest vocal appearance from Josh Welshman of Defeated Sanity, while listening to ‘A Bestial Omen’ is like being the plaything of an oblivious giant – your limbs twisted into impossible positions, through agonizing angles as the gargantuan hands manipulate your fragile form – this is ogre music! And as the album progresses you realise just what Dysentery have achieved with Dejection Chrysalis, why it was worth waiting every moment of those ten years for. They make this music their own; with an aura of power, of untouchable force and presence. This is how you deliver brutal, slam death metal and make it meaningful and beyond devastating. From the electrifying barrage of ‘Fratricidium’ to the elite level brutality of ‘Ascend This Harrowing Dream’ there are so many great touches from the guitars, the drums, the vocals that just lift Dysentery to a level above the surrounding pack. Dynamic beyond all expectations, Dejection Chrysalis is a masterpiece of musical extremity.
Mixed and mastered by Randy LeBoeuf at Graphic Nature Audio (Kublai Khan TX, The Acacia Strain, Vomit Forth etc) Dejection Chrysalis is sonically formidable and the accompanying visual impact is supplied by the artwork of Hidris (Anhedonic, Reign Of Erebus, Snakepit etc). With added variants of vocal violence supplied by guest appearances from Josh Welshman (Defeated Sanity), Jared Weed (Concrete, Futility) and JT Knight (Invoke Thy Wrath) Dejection Chrysalis is essential. Coming your way on Comatose Music on November 7th – be ready for the return of Dysentery!
Line-up:
Eric Taranto - Drums
Peter Spinazola - Guitar
Scott Savaria - Vocals
John Cook - Bass
Guest vocals on ‘Exhausted Bliss Of Self Loathing’ by Josh Welshman
Guest vocals on ‘Shackled By Idolatry’ by Jared Weed
Guest vocals on ‘Fratricidium’ by JT Knight
https://www.comatosemusic.com/
https://www.facebook.com/dysenterygrind
Label: Independent ReleaseRelease date: october 17th 2025
Genre: Thrash Metal
For fans of: Exodus | Testament | Machine Head | Forbidden
The cards are laid before us – The Tower, Three Of Swords, Five Of Pentacles, Ten Of Swords, Death and The Devil – each one presaging disaster, a final black chapter in our bloody story. Our ending is written in the stars, inescapable and now there is only a choice of pathways to our ultimate destruction. Greed, lust and ignorance, cowardice, cruelty and selfishness – they have all played their parts in our blinkered march to the grave. Now it just remains to select the manner of our dying; to step from our bleak, black present to a choice of darker fates.
Manchester’s Hellbearer leapt into the frontline trenches of thrash metal in 2022 and haven’t paused for breath since. They quickly released their fiery debut album, For Those About To Bear Hell and since then have shared the stage with the likes of 3 Inches Of Blood and the legendary Abaddon of Venom. They delivered a ferocious set at Thrashchester 2023 and went on to give a memorable performance at Bloodstock, inciting record crowd surfing numbers with their adrenalin infused riff attack. Now attention turns to their second album, Darker Fates, which sees the band striding effortlessly into the vanguard of UK thrash.
Scene setting intro, ‘Pull The Card’ leads directly into the classic thrash of ‘The Witch’, with its circling riffs and powerful vocals adorned with searing, exhilarating lead work. The Hellbearer sound is rooted in the ‘80s thrash explosion, but each song is delivered with a venomous fury and a vital, vibrant enthusiasm which makes it more than just relevant – rather an essential new blood infusion for the genre. From the gritty, grinding riffs and menacing, pit inducing aggression of ‘Absolution’ to the hard hitting, foreboding darkness of ‘The Mantra’; the measured, methodical annihilation of new single ‘Counting Seconds’ with its slow burning riff and twisted solo, to the jagged and dangerous ‘Through An Orphan’s Eyes’ – musically, Darker Fates is a powerful addition to the atomic arsenal of thrash metal. Lyrically the band have raised the bar too, striving to match the ambitious, creative nature of their new music with tales of dystopian futures and reflections on our fractured times. Incisive, powerful and metal to the bone, Hellbearer have surpassed all expectations with their latest creation.
With a sound so raw and real it could draw blood, Darker Fates will be unleashed on October 17th. This is British thrash, armed to the teeth, harder and heavier than ever!
Line-up:
Ash Allen - Vocals/Rhythm Guitar
Sam Hatt - Drums
Matthew Robinson - Lead Guitar
Kieran Brooks - Bass
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UNALIGNED – “A FORM BEYOND”
Genre - Blackened
technical/progressive death metalFor fans of - Demon King, Withered Throne, Inferi, Enfold Darkness, Warforged, Vale of Pnath
After astounding tech death releases from Fleshbore and Eschaton on the label this year, there's the eagerly anticipated debut full length from Unaligned to look forward to. Once again boasting of a celebrated lineup featuring members of Withered Throne, Demon King, Fleshbore and others, Unaligned offer a blackened and comparatively more atmospheric take on the technical death metal style. Meticulously written and impeccably executed, their music has an epic flair which goes hand-in-hand with their undulating pattern showcasing the brilliant contrast between the faster, scathing parts and the smoother, melodic breaks. The alternating vocal delivery here too is fitting without being overpowering in any way. The songs are able to traverse multiple realms and subjects while remaining focused and impactful. There's a compelling, pulsating rhythm throughout, keeping things brisk and intense while also retaining a sense of groove. Sharp, taut and yet catchy, Unaligned have come up with an exemplary blackened tech death album in "A Form Beyond", and it only gets better with more listens.
Line up
Taylor Tidwell (Withered Throne) - Guitars
Shane Dreher (Nightspake) - Guitars
Cole Daniels (Demon King, Fleshbore) - Bass
Andrew Guia (Withered Throne) - Vocals
Jack Blackburn (Killitorous, ex-Inferi) - Drums
Mike Low - Mixing/Mastering
Erik Johnson - Editing/Mixing
Video by Arnua Gates
Artwork by Adam Burke
Track listing
1. Entities of Ash
2. Unbecoming of I
3. Ruins of Lunacy
4. A Form Beyond
5. Essence Erased
6. Spirit Dysmorphia
7. Death Entwines Us All
8. Dreaming in Decay
Release date - September 12th, 2025
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Immer
mal wieder gibt es doch ein paar wenige Veröffentlichungen, welche doch irgendwie
aus der breiten Masse herausstechen, einen im gewissen Sinne überraschen und
sich nicht wirklich irgendeinem Trend anbiedern. Zwei davon haben wir uns jetzt
nun endlich auch mal akustisch einverleibt ,um Euch da draußen eventuell auf
den Geschmack zu bringen .
HROSSHARSGRANI 1998-2001 – „EINE LETZTE REISE ZURÜCK ZUM PFADE“
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Mit „UNENDLICHKEIT“ entfachen XIV DARK CENTURIES das erste Feuer ihres kommenden Opus „AUS URALTER ZEIT“ – ein kraftvolles musikalisches Zeugnis, das die Schatten der Vergangenheit heraufbeschwört. Inspiriert von Genregrößen wie Dimmu Borgir, Enslaved oder Immortal, entfaltet die Band ein intensives Klangbild mit jener unverkennbaren eigenen Handschrift, die XIV Dark Centuries seit jeher auszeichnet. Aber es ist mehr als ein bloßes Echo aus den 90ern – es ist eine Beschwörung des Eigenen: ein mitreißender Strom aus rasenden Rhythmen, düsterer Atmosphäre und kraftvollem, deutschen Gesang, durchdrungen von der unverkennbaren Seele der Band.
Die Produktion ist wuchtig, aber doch transparent – sie trägt das Lied wie ein Kelch das Feuer. Jeder Ton, jeder Akkord ist getränkt mit Leidenschaft und mit Herzblut, als wäre es eine rituelle Handlung – ein Opfer auf dem Altar der Kunst. Auch lyrisch wendet sich die Band jenen großen Mysterien zu, die den Menschen seit jeher umtreiben: Leben, Tod und das, was jenseits liegt. Es sind Verse, die flüstern und raunen, wie Stimmen aus einer anderen Zeit, Gesänge für die, die noch hören, wenn die Nebel steigen und das Rad der Zeit sich langsam dreht. „Unendlichkeit“ ist also mehr als nur ein Lied – es ist der Vorbote eines Albums, das Großes erwarten lässt. Wer Ohren hat für die alten Lieder, der höre – und harre auf das, was aus uralter Zeit bald heraufsteigt.
Der Song „Unendlichkeit“ erscheint auf allen gängigen Streaming Portalen und auf der Bandcamp Seite der Band am Freitag dem 29.08.2025. Dazu wird am selben Tag um 17 Uhr ein entsprechendes Lyrik Video auf youtube veröffentlicht. https://youtu.be/uDr9B7j6VYk
Das zugehörige neue Album „Aus uralter Zeit“ wird als Digi-Pack-CD, LP und als Download am 05.12.2025 veröffentlicht. Außerdem wird eine limitierte Auflage der CD in einer sehr, sehr aufwendigen Spezial Box Edition mit einigen Extras erhältlich sein. Lasst euch überraschen, dazu gibt es später mehr.
Tracklist
Album:
01 Aus den Nebeln der...
02 Unendlichkeit
03 Aura der Dunkelheit
04 Rachelust der Ewigkeit
05 Das Portal
06 Aus eiskaltem Nebel
07 Wo Flüche leis' geflüstert
08 In kalten Hallen
09 Was ewig liegt
10 Nahab
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Nach dem Erfolg ihrer gerade erst veröffentlichten Single “CHOKE ON YOUR MISTAKES”, in der sie offen und knallhart die heutige Cancel Culture kritisieren, liefern DARKNESS SURROUNDING nun einen weiteren eindrucksvollen Vorgeschmack auf ihr kommendes Album “IS THERE SALVATION?” (VÖ: 19.09.): “Achromatica” (VÖ: 29.08.). Mit “ACHROMATICA” bringt das Wuppertaler Quintett zwischen Melodic Death und Metalcore einen weiteren vielschichtigen Track, begleitet von einem kreativen und symbolträchtigen Singlevideo, wodurch sowohl musikalisch als auch visuell der Zustand einer zunehmend polarisierten Welt eingefangen wird.
Achromatica’ handelt von immer ausgeprägterem Schwarz-Weiß-Denken sowie der Unfähigkeit, das große Ganze zu betrachten und Zwischentöne wahrzunehmen”, erklärt die Band. Der Song reflektiert damit ein gesellschaftliches Klima, das derart von Reizüberflutung und algorithmischer Vereinfachung geprägt ist, dass Zwischentöne verloren gehen, während die gemeinsame Mitte immer unerreichbarer scheint. Das dazugehörige Musikvideo spielt mit Kontrasten, Abstraktion und Isolation und übersetzt dieses Gefühl in eine kraftvolle Bildsprache.
Musikalisch eröffnet “Achromatica” mit einem treibenden Intro, das sofort Spannung aufbaut und den Hörer in seinen Bann zieht, wobei energetische, melodische Riffs dem Track eine kraftvolle Grundstimmung verleihen. Im Verlauf des Songs entfaltet sich ein dynamisches Wechselspiel aus cleanen Vocals und tiefen Growls, das sich wie ein roter Faden durch das gesamte Stück zieht und für emotionale Tiefe sowie aggressive Intensität sorgt. Der einprägsame Chorus bleibt im Ohr und ein technisch anspruchsvolles Gitarrensolo rundet den Song ab und demonstriert das musikalische Können von Darkness Surrounding einmal mehr auf eindrucksvolle Weise.
Achromatica" auf YouTube ansehen: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VRHr3IeAW90
Am 19. September bringen Darkness Surrounding ihr neues Album “Is There Salvation?” raus. In ihren Songs thematisiert die Band gesellschaftliche Spannungsfelder, innere Krisen sowie das Streben nach Lichtblicken und verbindet aggressive Klänge mit kritischer Reflexion. Musikalisch entfaltet sich das Werk in einer dynamischen Mischung aus harten Rhythmen, düsteren Klängen, rauen Growls, melodischen Passagen und eindrucksvollen Soloparts. Mit ihrem eindringlichen Mix aus moderner Klangästhetik und inhaltlicher Tiefe demonstrieren Darkness Surrounding eine kreative und kraftvolle Präsenz in der Metalszene, die mehr als bereit ist, richtig durchzustarten.
Tracklist
1. Is There…
2. Old Minds Go Blind
3. Choke On Your Mistakes
4. Achromatica
5. Virtue’s End
6. Chained Eternally
7. Through History’s Lens
8. Portrait Of Solitude
9. Lethargy
10. …Salvation?
Darkness There Salvation?" Pre-Save: https://orcd.co/istheresalvation
Am 20. September laden Darkness Surrounding zu einer besonderen Release-Show in der börse in Wuppertal ein, um ihr neues Album gebührend zu präsentieren. In entspannter Atmosphäre haben Gäste die Gelegenheit, bei Getränken und Snacks mit der Band ins Gespräch zu kommen. Ab 21:30 Uhr performt die Band das komplette Album “Is There Salvation?” live und eine Aftershow-Party rundet das musikalische Highlight stilvoll ab.
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HAPPY RELEASE DAY! Es war der 13.01.2024 und das Live
Music Center in Hinte bei Emden ist mit über 800 Besuchern fast ausverkauft.
RAVENSTINE sind im Rahmen des "KUHZIFEST" zum ersten Mal zu Gast in
Ostfriesland und generell erst zum fünften Mal überhaupt auf der Bühne.
Einen Tag vor dem Auftritt erschien das damals neue und heute immer noch aktuelle Studio Album "2024“, welches in den farbigen Versionen bereits zum Release ausverkauft war.
Insgesamt 6 der 8 Songs von "2024" wurden zum Besten gebracht und die Stimmung war einmalig. Bei "Live" handelt es sich um einen Mitschnitt vom Soundboard, ohne das es Richtmikrofone im Publikum gab und dennoch spiegelt diese Tonaufnahme den Abend sehr gut wieder.
RAVENSTINE Kopf Martin Sosna: "Es war nicht nur das fünfte Konzert, welches wir als Band spielten, sondern ich selbst stand erst zum fünften Mal auf der Bühne. Ich hatte schon im Vorfeld Joshua Steinweg (Sohn von Ex-SODOM Gitarrist Grave Violator und Hausmixer von THE NIGHT ETERNAL) engagiert, da er mir mehr als Kompetent erschien. Die Entscheidung hat sich als richtig herausgestellt.“
"Live" hat Charme und spiegelt die Band so wider, wie sie nun mal nach der fünften Show geklungen hat. Ob es eigenartige Ansagen oder Timingschwankungen sind: nicht ist geschönt, keine Tricks, kein doppelter Boden. Live und rau ...
"Live" ist ein Album für Liebhaber und Sammler. Es erscheint limitiert als Vinyl in einer 300er Auflage, die in zwei verschiedene Vinylfarben unterteilt ist: 150 x "White/Black Marbled" und 150 x "Eala Frya Fresena“. Letztere Farbe ist eine Verneigung vor dem ostfriesischen Publikum mit den Landesfarben rot, schwarz und blau. Weiterhin wird es das Album als CD in limitierter Version von 300 Stück im Digipack geben. Eine Veröffentlichung via Spotify, YouTube oder andere digitale Plattformen ist nicht vorgesehen:
Martin Sosna: "Da unser Vertrag mit Massacre Records aufgelöst ist, haben wir die Aufnahme im Plattenbau Schermbeck Besitzer Heinz Bernd Toens vorgespielt, der mir erzählte, dass er schon immer gerne selbst ein Album rausbringen wollte. Da wir im Plattenbau Schermbeck über 230 Tonträger von unserem Album verkaufen konnten, erschien ein gemeinsamer Weg für diese Veröffentlichung Sinn zu machen. Beide Seiten waren unisono der Meinung, dass digitale Plattformen nicht bedient werden sollten, da die digitalen Plattformen das Werk als Sammler-/Liebhaberstück ent- und nicht aufwerten würden“.
Das Livealbum und die eindrucksvollen Livequalitäten von RAVENSTINE werden im Rahmen diesen Shows präsentiert:
29.08.2025 Oberhausen (GER) - Kulttempel
30.08.2025 Lingen (GER) - Kanu Camp (Open Air CAMP CRYSTAL ROCK 2025)
02.10.2025 Emden (GER) - Live Music Center
03.10.2025 Lünen (GER) - Lükaz
"Live" kann hier bestellt werden: https://sektor12shop.de/
Australia’s melodic death metal force EVOCATUS has unleashed their latest album INEVITABLE DEATH, out today via Wormholedeath.
INEVITABLE DEATH is a crushing ode to fate, warfare, and the end that awaits us all. Recorded with Ryan Huthnance at Emissary Studios, the album fuses melodic death and thrash metal with orchestral power, channeling influences from Kreator, Amon Amarth, and Machine Head into their heaviest work yet.
Stream Inevitable
Death now: https://orcd.co/inevitabledeath
EVOCATUS are:
Nich Shields – Vocals
Vaughan Jones – Guitars
Callan Douchkov – Guitars
Brad Delforce – Bass
Adam Watts – Drums
About:
Evocatus are a 5-piece Battle metal / Melodeath from NSW, Australia.
Hailing from the desolate craterfields of Australia’s Hunter Valley, Evocatus are a 5-piece melodic death metal band, crafting epic tales with crushing riffs, blistering solos, and haunting melodies. A potent blend of thrash, death, folk, and symphonic elements, Evocatus has been leaving a trail of sonic destruction across the Australian metalscape.
Tracklist
1. Into Everlasting Night
2. Serpent of Chaos
3. The River Styx
4. ...and Die in my Name
5. In Graves Unknown
6. For Death and Glory
7. Devoted to Inevitable Death
8. The Sirens Call
9. To Live by the Sword
10. A Fate Worse than Death
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https://www.facebook.com/EvocatusBand
With Emergence, this Seattle-based quartet blends intricate song structure with unbridled aggression for an album that makes one simple statement – URSAWRATH has arrived.
Watch the official music video for album opener “Thawed by Hell’s Flames” at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ICs8eZZ7DA
Track
List:
1. Thawed By Hell’s Flames
2. Rot
3. Thrive in Destruction and Death
4. In the Abyss
5. Lies
6. And the Reckoning
7. Echo Chamber
8. Glass Tower
9. Sentenced to Life
10. Unstoppable
Emergence was recorded by USRAWRATH, and mixed and mastered by Max Barber of Singular Path Audio. Artwork by Riaj Gragoth (www.luciferiumwargraphics.com).
URSAWRATH was founded by vocalist and bassist Adam Schaefer in September 2023 after relocating to Seattle to pursue music and form a new band. To recruit members, Schaefer recorded a four-song demo featuring early versions of “Thawed by Hell's Flames,” “In the Abyss,” “Echo Chamber,” and “Sentenced to Life.” Shortly after, guitarists DJ and Lucas Robertson joined the fold, and the trio began rehearsing and refining material. Drummer Maximilian Onsager completed the lineup in spring 2024.
With the full band in place, URSAWRATH began writing new material and reworking the demo tracks, adding guitar solos, updated arrangements, and new drum parts. They started performing live around Seattle in May 2024 to establish themselves in the local scene. By October, the band entered the studio to self-record their debut album Emergence, which features reimagined versions of the original demo songs alongside new tracks written collaboratively. With Emergence complete, URSAWRATH returned to the stage, continuing to build momentum as one of the most exciting new voices in progressive thrash.
Line-Up:
Adam Schaefer – Vocals / Bass
DJ - Guitars
Lucas Robertson - Guitars
Maximilian Onsager - Drums
www.ursawrath.com
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German/Swedish Blackened Death Metal band, SHADOWS, have released debut album, MISERIA. Featuring former members of such notable acts as Visceral Bleeding, The Berzerker, Enshrined and Ominous, the quartet now proudly presents nine songs of unrelenting misanthropy.
Miseria aims to explore the vast uncaring nothingness and explore the dread of our futile existence. If you are looking for release or redemption you won’t find them here. The album is unmistakably rooted in the Scandinavian black and death metal but delivers it with its own signature. It is crushing and suffocating but also melodic and solemn.
Purchase/Stream Miseria:
https://shadows-official-cult.bandcamp.com/album/miseria
https://shadows-official-cult.bandcamp.com/album/miseria
Track Listing:
1. As Above So Below
2. Lamia
3. Delivered From Sin
4. Nadir (No Consent)
5. Spring Sleepwalker
6. A Seance
7. Mässa XCIV
8. Cycles
9. Unnamed Sorrow
Album Credits:
Recorded by Dejan Milenkovits & Filip Gäddnäs.
Mixed and produced by Dejan Milenkovits & Mathias Lodmalm.
Mastered by Dejan Milenkovits & Mathias Lodmalm.
Session drums by Filip Gäddnäs.
Additional vocals by Mathias Lodmalm.
Guest solo on “Lamia” by Robert Ahrling.
Guest solo on “Delivered From Sin” by Andreas Hedberg.
Album Artwork: Fernando Rojas B. (Abismo Black Arts).
Line-up:
Dejan Milenkovits - Vocals & Guitars
Martin Bermheden - Guitars
Andreas Holm - Bass
Joél Cirera – Drums
Bio:
Shadows is a blackened death metal band comprising members from both Germany and Sweden. Despite being a new addition to the music scene, the band features former members from notable acts such as Visceral Bleeding, The Berzerker, Enshrined and Ominous.
Shadows was established in 2021 by guitarist and vocalist Dejan Milenkovits as a solo project during the pandemic lockdown. What began as a recording of a handful of songs released in early 2022 quickly grew beyond its original intent. Consequently, Finnish session drummer Filip Gäddnäs was recruited to track drums and long-time friend and collaborator Mathias Lodmalm (Cemetary, Sundown) was invited to co-produce a full album.
The album was subsequently recorded during 2024. As the album continued to take shape, it became clear that Shadows had outgrown the confines of a solo project.
In early 2025, the band was expanded to include drummer Joél Cirera and guitarist Martin Bermheden, both of whom were former band members with Dejan Milenkovits from the disbanded death metal band Enshrined. The trio was finally joined by Andreas Holm on bass, completing the permanent lineup.
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Release
date :
19 September 2025
Genre : old school Black Metal
Origin: Switzerland
Duration: 42min50
Label: Les Acteurs de L’Ombre Productions
Network Distributor: Season of Mist / Plastic Head
Digital Distributor: The Orchard
Swiss black metal act VÍGLJÓS have returned with a ferocious new single, "CLAVICEPS", offering the first taste of their highly anticipated sophomore album, "TOME II - IGNIS SACER".
VÍGLJÓS sheds light on the track, commenting: "The story of humanity and Claviceps is one of creativity and pain. It reaches back to medieval times and possibly beyond. Various kinds of early psychedelic artists deliberately poisoned themselves with the Claviceps fungus to expand their minds and alter their reality.
On this new record we want to honour the impact that Claviceps, and later LSD had and still has on art, music, society, our self-image and medicine, as well as the terror and depravity it brought upon us."
"Claviceps" is available on all streaming platforms and as a premiere on Black Metal Promotion.
A new and ominous chapter is set to unfold from the heart of Switzerland, as Black Metal quartet VÍGLJÓS are poised to release their second studio album "Tome II - ignis sacer" on September 19, 2025 via Les Acteurs de L'Ombre Productions.
Emerging from Basel in 2022, VÍGLJÓS (Old Norse for "the light which is just bright enough to be able to kill a man") has since solidified its ranks into a potent four-piece, featuring members from both Germany and Switzerland. With their lineup now wielding guitar, drums, mellotron, and vocals, the band recently laid down their second album at Marc Obrist’s (Zeal & Ardor) Hutch Sounds in Oberwil, BL. Obrist's meticulous work on recording, mixing, and mastering promises a production that will undoubtedly capture the band's intense vision, complemented by striking artwork from Adrian Smith and layout by Luca Piazzalonga.
While VÍGLJÓS openly acknowledges the profound influence of Norwegian Second Wave Black Metal titans like Darkthrone, Immortal and Burzum (to name just a few), their sound is far from a mere homage. They skillfully weave the raw, frigid essence of '90s Black Metal with unexpected layers of synth, intricate tremolo picking, and even light infusions of rock'n'roll riffs and beats. These elements are all underpinned by hauntingly atmospheric mellotron tracks, adding a unique depth to their dark canvas. For those who've experienced VÍGLJÓS live, the word is out: expect an "auditive, visual and olfactory experience" that lingers long after the final note.
Thematically, "Tome II - ignis sacer" delves deep into the phenomenon of ergotism - the voluntary or involuntary poisoning by ingesting the claviceps fungus that grows on wheat. This ancient affliction, which fueled historical phases of civil unrest, witch crazes, and societal meltdowns when climate favored its growth on essential food sources, is a central inspiration.
The band states, "On this new record, we want to honor the impact that Claviceps (and later LSD) and drugs in general had and still have on art, music, society, our self-image and medicine, as well as the terror and depravity they brought upon us."
"Tome II - ignis sacer" will be coming out on September 19 via Les Acteurs de L'Ombre Productions in CD/LP and DIGITAL formats and is now available for pre-order : https://lesacteursdelombre.net/product-category/preorders
VÍGLJÓS will be on tour starting in September.
VÍGLJÓS are:
J – Drums
L – Vocals
N – Guitar
Mellotron by Aorrta as Guest Musician
Tracklist:
I: Sowing
II: A Seed of Aberration
III: The Rot
IV: Claviceps
V: Dellusions of Grandeur
VI: Decadency and Degeneration
VII: Harvest
VIII: Fallow - A new Cycle begins
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Italian
symphonic power metal outfit JUST REBORN have released the
official music video for “Alter Ego”, one of the standout tracks from
their debut album FORMAE MENTIS.
The song explores the concept of the Alter Ego, the shadowy counterpart we all inevitably face. This is the underlying madness hidden in the depths of the human psyche; for some, it surfaces and takes control, while for others, it remains "latent" and suppressed, allowing equilibrium to triumph. Two sides of the same identity.
Formae Mentis: A Masterpiece of Symphonic Power Metal
Just Reborn’s debut full-length Formae Mentis is a concept album that navigates the labyrinth of the human mind—exploring emotions, mental health, and the daunting rise of artificial intelligence. The band’s signature blend of soaring vocals, epic orchestrations, and thunderous metal riffs creates a sonic landscape as introspective as it is exhilarating.
Stream the album here: https://orcd.co/formaementis
Order the CD: https://www.auralwebstore.com/
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DYING VICTIMS PRODUCTIONS is proud to present DET’S highly anticipated debut album, DESTRUCTIVE ELITE TERROR, on CD and vinyl LP formats.
Hailing from Helsinki, Finland’s DET are a speed / death metal band formed in 2022. A power-trio from the very beginning, DET feature members who do or have done time in such bands as Excuse, Asphodelus, Ranger, and Cryogenic among others. Right away, they released the demo Death Night, which was followed a year later by the Vengeance demo and a split with fellow countrymen Kruisfoitu. Meanwhile, they played live in several countries such as Armenia, Georgia, Germany, and the UK and received praising reviews for their performances.
If there was ever any mystery about the acronym to their moniker, DET now deliver their debut album, spelling it out in no uncertain terms: Destructive Elite Terror. Truly titled, Destructive Elite Terror rushes forward with a fury that cannot be contained. While DET will never win any faster-than-thou contests, their use of speed is a measured one, going from hypnotic cruise to Bathorian bang to even an early Sarcofago surge – and every step of the way, energy is maintained and maximized. As such, Destructive Elite Terror offers a refreshing amount of variety in its deceptively breathless 36-minute runtime, and the trio's riffing similarly exudes a keen sense of space and moody melody to ensure it’s not just straight-ahead bulldoze all the time. Simple but never simplistic, this is authentically old school without pandering to tired tropes.
Somewhere between the crudest early speed metal, contemporaneous proto-black metal, and the very earliest death metal lies Destructive Elite Terror: DET are coming for you!
Tracklist
1 Intro
2 Annihilation
3 Catacomb
4 Strike
5 Nosferatu
6 Impaler
7 Sinister
8 Vengeance
9 Bloodshed
10 Cruel
11 Possessor
12 Serpentine
13 Destructive Elite Terror
Line-up:
Atte - Bass
Miikka - Drums, Vocals
Jari - Guitars, Vocals
From Helsinki, Finland
Artwork:
Goatprayer
Release date:
17th October
Release info:
Regular LP edition on black vinyl, with insert, poster, sticker, postcard and download code.
Special LP edition on neon yellow vinyl, with insert, poster, sticker, postcard, download code and patch.
CD with sticker and obi.
www.dyingvictims.com
https://dyingvictimsproductions.bandcamp.com/
Watch out, the legend of the New York underground scene PRIME EVIL is back with a ruthless new song entitled “PLAGUEBORN,” marking the return to business of one of the most respected bands in the underground metal scene.
If you were already familiar with the band's unique sound, combining the ferocity of death metal with the speed of thrash metal, get ready for something even darker, more diabolical, and even more powerful and disturbing....
A new track and a new lineup prove that the beast from NYC is still hungry and ready to strike!
All the details: https://www.roughtimes.net/news/track-premiere-prime-evil-plagueborn-new-exclusive-song-after-ten-years
Sentient Ruin is proud to announce that deranged Canadian
goregrind sociopath BONE FETISH will soon bring
forth its first full-length perversion, a career-spanning self-titled
compilation atrocity containing all of the project's recordings up to this
date, including 2021's "Buried" demo, 2022's "Convergence" demo,
2024's "Mummified" demo, and five more brand new and never
before released aberrations, all remastered and resequenced by Will
Killingsworth into a cohesive and gut-wrenching monstrosity of utter
nihilism and destruction.
The twenty five-minute, seventeen-track gore-infested death and grind onslaught is a deep dive into a deranged mind slipping off the edge and being consumed by its most inverse and unutterable delusions, ranging from hallucinatory corpse-fucking fantasies, to rotten-flesh eating impulses, all the way to violent sodomy, necrophilia, and self-dismemberment idealization. A harrowing sonic depiction of an unfortunate human mind erratically coded and wired on the completely wrong values and interests, resulting in some of the most vile and inhuman deviancies conceivable. Shreds of early Carcass, Impetigo, Haemorrhage, Pathologist, Disgorge and Necronist reverberate throughout the torture dungeons, the entrails spattered sewers and the desecrated sepulchers, unfolding a rabid and frantic assault of cruelty and perversions that is attempting to violently destroy itself just as fast as it can destroy every other breathing thing around it in the most inefficient, sadistic, and irrational way possible.
The debut full-length self-titled Bone Fetish release can now be streamed in full and pre-ordered via all our channels and is scheduled for a September 12 2025 release on LP, CD, cassette and digital formats worldwide via Sentient Ruin, along with an exclusive label-only offering of on-demand merch.
Thank you as always for your time and attention given to our releases. Sincerely, Sentient Ruin
https://sentientruin.com/releases/bone-fetish-bone-fetish
https://sentientruin.com/bands#/bone-fetish
DYING VICTIMS PRODUCTIONS is proud to present ARMOURED KNIGHT’S highly anticipated debut album, THE QUEST FOR THE SACRED MELODY, on CD and vinyl LP formats.
Formed in 2009, Chile’s AMOURED KNIGHT are a speed metal band who draw inspiration from such legendary / cult '80s bands as Helloween, Savage Grace, Not Fragile, Viper, and Pokolgép. After several attempts to solidify their lineup, they released their debut EP, Prophecy of Tomorrow, in 2013, standing out with their epic, fast, and melodic style. The band’s membership includes such bands as HELLISH, HEMISFERIO, Mortal Whisper, Slicer, Deathsvn, Espada, and ex-Mayhemic.
Over the years, ARMOURED KNIGHT have undergone various lineup changes but have always maintained their essence and passion for classic metal. After a hiatus in 2014, they reunited in 2017 with a new formation and released the EP Ashes of Glory and then the EP The Sacred Flame in 2020. Now, with that lineup – Cristian (guitar), Mario Vera (drums), Christopher Falk (bass), and José Tapia (vocals) – they are finally gearing up to release their debut album. Titled The Quest for the Sacred Melody, ARMOURED KNIGHT’s first full-length promises to establish them as one of the freshest and most powerful forces in contemporary classic metal. Totaling eight songs in 35 minutes, this new work marks an evolution in their sound, preserving their essence while embracing a more mature, faster, and more energetic approach. Indeed, when ARMOURED KNIGHT get going, they really get going – truly, this is SPEED METAL of a most mid-‘80s vintage – but even when cruising at such unsafe speeds, there’s a bright & dynamic melodicism at the core of their sound, with bountiful, equally bright & dynamic leads stacked healthily atop; the latter can be attributed to a more pronounced power metal influence, namely early Blind Guardian. As such, The Quest of the Sacred Melody is truly titled; the songwriting runs the gamut of heroic to melancholic, but everything’s streamlined for maximum power, all whilst sounding like the same band. What’s more, the gleaming and yet just-rough-enough production truly nails that vintage vibe, especially setting the night on fire when ARMOURED KNIGHT decelerate to a mid-tempo, such as on the moody & marching “Endless Light.” The time is NOW to begin The Quest for the Sacred Melody!
Line-up:
Cristian León - Guitars
Christopher Falk - Bass
José Tapia - Vocals
Mario Vera - Drums
From Peñaflor, Chile
Artwork:
José Tapia
Release date:
17th October
Tracklist
1 Wielders of Dark Wisdom
2 Age of Speeches
3 Endless Light
4 Forgotten Grace
5 Run from here
6 Oath of the Sacred Melody
7 Behind the Mask
8 Guardians of the Stargates
Release info:
Regular LP edition on black vinyl, with insert, poster, sticker, postcard and download code.
Special LP edition on white vinyl, with insert, poster, sticker, postcard, download code and patch.
CD with sticker and obi.
www.dyingvictims.com
https://dyingvictimsproductions.bandcamp.com/
Blending crushing heaviness with searing melodic passages, Flamecore channels the spirit of modern melodic death metal with a sound that nods to giants like In Flames, Slipknot, and Gojira—while forging their own unmistakable identity.
The band’s journey began when Leonidas Viglakis shared an early riff with Stathis Lianos, a moment that kicked off their creative partnership and led to their first track, ‘Plains of Nameck.’ With the subsequent creation of "Only Waste Remains", their vision quickly expanded. After assembling a full lineup with Panagiotis Tsopelas and Akis Blazakis, Flamecore came into full form—recording their debut across two cities and solidifying their intense DIY spirit.
With Leonidas handling drums and vocals in Chania and Stathis recording guitars and bass in Athens, the album was brought to life and perfected by John Mor at Apex Soundworks, whose mix delivers both raw power and clarity. The result is an album brimming with thunderous double-kick assaults, harmonized leads, and vocals that rage between guttural aggression and desperate cries.
Lyrically, Flamecore delves into inner conflict, identity struggles, and social disintegration, offering a cathartic experience for fans of emotionally driven extreme metal.
Since their debut, the band has taken to the stage with Iasonas Stefanou joining for live duties, and with new bassist Panagiotis Mousouras now onboard, Flamecore is actively performing and working on new material—staying true to their mission of delivering honest, intense, and uncompromising metal.
Tracklist
1. Planes of Nameck
2. Only Waste Remains
3. Flamecore
4. Projected Reality
5. Death Awaits
6. From the Shadows
7. Celebrate Yourself
8. Hunger for Life
www.youtube.com/@Flamecoreband
www.facebook.com/Flamecoreband
“Parasomnia: Pavor Nocturnus” is meant to be experienced as a sequence of strange dreams. It comprises a listening journey of confusing, dark, beautiful, scary, comical, twisted, psychotic, and bizarre dreams. The album takes the listener on a dark and sometimes terrifying journey of strange voices, bizarre sounds, beautiful moments, maddening architecture, and intricate instrumentation. It is highly unique, making use of hypnotizing drones, occult rituals, odd lyrics, and hidden meanings. Listeners will hear something new each time they play the album.
Kathodos, the man behind the project, conceptualised the band in 2019 as an "experiment in darkness". Having previously performed as a rock musician, he sought to create something darker. The album's atmosphere was conjured from the best fragments of his dreams and the worst fragments of his nightmares. The entire album was composed in the spring of 2021 after lying dormant for nearly two years. Following another period of latency, most of the instrumentation and vocals were recorded in the spring of 2022. A difficult period in late 2022 delayed the project until 2023, when the rest of the album was finally recorded. Lavinia was recruited in late 2023 to provide soprano, spoken word vocals, and guitar on a few tracks. Kathodos also produced, mixed, and mastered the album in late 2023 and early 2024. After gaining a strong following from the few people who happened upon the initial release, Kathodos signed with Rune Serpent Europa in 2025 to reach a wider audience.
Kathodos is a studio-only project and does not perform live. A second album is currently in the works. The band has also appeared on two official compilations released by Rune Serpent Europa: "Laibach Tribut - Schlecht Und Ironisch", for which Kathodos covered the Laibach song "White Law" and Saturno Butto tribute “The Five Senses”, contributing the track "Death & Rebirth".
Pre-order: https://thecirclemusic.gr/product/kathodos-parasomnia-pavor-nocturnus-new-album-cd/
Tracklist:
1. Phantom of the Throne Room
2. A Memory Dwindles…
3. …Window
4. The Dark Priests
5. Hanging Tree
6. Message Sent to Earth
Kathodos are:
Kathodos – all instrumentation, vocals, lyrics, sounds, composition, production, mixing and mastering
except:
Lavinia - soprano, spoken word and guitar
https://runeserpenteuropa.bandcamp.com/
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559439269587
Finno-American blackened death metal force PROSCRIPTION has unleashed the title track off their new album, DESOLATE DIVINE. Listen to "Desolate Divine" at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ijjugZxMBxQ
The band's highly-anticipated second album, Desolate Divine merges primal repugnancy with hypnotic songcraft, balancing a calculated, multi-layered offensive with the chaos of a bloodthirsty berserker charge.
Dark Descent Records will unleash Desolate Divine on August 29. Pre-orders for the CD, vinyl, cassette, and digital editions of the album are available at:
www.darkdescentrecords.com/shop
www.ddmsuo.eu
https://darkdescentrecords.bandcamp.com/
Tracklist:
1. Gleam of the Morningstar
2. Bleed the Whore Again
3. Entreaty of the Very End
4. The Midnight God
5. Behold a Phosphorescent Dawn
6. Heave Ho Ye Igneous Leviathan
7. Desolate Divine
8. The Great Deceiver
9. Not but Dust
PROSCRIPTION’s completed line-up is a formidable force, boasting members from such deathly acts as Maveth and Lantern, among many others. Said collective experience is instantly evident on Desolate Divine, showcasing exceptional musicianship and relentless, professional execution.
As with their debut, visual artist Sam Araya was summoned to translate the album’s sonic despair into a visual hellscape. “I had a long-time theme of some devout soul who presumably ascends to the heavens, only to find not but dust. No gates, no choirs, not even ruins or a war-torn paradise … just desolation and cold nothingness. The cover is this Behemoth of woe, in a sense, residing in this bleak sandstorm where perhaps the heavens may have been. And a single flame to attract these wandering souls who, once they touch its warmth, become the very dust that feeds the sandstorm.”
True to Christbutcher’s prolific output since his relocation to Finland, Desolate Divine was recorded by Kalle Laanto (Cryptborn, Tramalizer) at Sonic Violence studio in Varkaus; then mixed and mastered by Dave Otero at Denver’s Flatline Studios. Artwork by Artem Grigoriev (vinyl) and Samuel Araya (CD).
*Artwork depicted above is of the vinyl artwork.
PROSCRIPTION is:
ChristButcher - Guitar/Vocals
Cruciatus - Lead Guitar
Apep - Bass/Vocals
M.K. - Drums
www.darkdescentrecords.com
https://www.facebook.com/ProscriptionHorde/
This
Fall… your speakers aren’t safe. From The Blade of Seattle, HYPERSTRIKE erupts
with their debut album HIGH RISK.
“Meltdown” — the core goes critical, and the blast is unstoppable.
“Leaving You Again” — love is a weapon… and heartbreak is the trigger.
“High Risk” — play the game, roll the dice… win it all, or lose your life.
“Shadowbound” — where the darkness hunts… and only the cursed survive.
“Warning Shot” — one bullet in the chamber… and mania in his eyes.
“Slug City” — neon streets, blood on the asphalt… nobody gets out alive.
“Steel Heart” — forged in fire, unbreakable, unstoppable.
“Slowman” — you can’t outrun fate… when death walks at your speed.
“King of the Slain” — one battlefield, one crown… and a throne of bones.
“Savage Sword” — sharpened for vengeance, raised for the final strike.
Having previously released debut single "Warning Shot," followed by "Savage Sword," Hyperstrike has now released the title track, "High Risk." Click to stream below!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KvELWuGuW6M
https://hyperstrikeband.bandcamp.com/track/high-risk
Explosive. Relentless. Unstoppable. This is the soundtrack to chaos.
As if that weren't enough, Hyperstrike has just released the demo for the official Hyperstrike video game!
Play the game demo here : https://hyperstrike.itch.io/hyperstrike-game-demo
while anticipating the album, just over the horizon.
High Risk.
No Risk. No Reward.
“There are a bunch of passages where I feel I could have written which is cool!” - Dan Swanö
High Risk will be released on September 12. Pre-order at: https://hyperstrikeband.bandcamp.com/album/high-risk
Track Listing:
1. Meltdown
2. Leaving You Again
3. High Risk
4. Shadowbound
5. Warning Shot
6. Slug City
7. Steel Heart
8. Slowman
9. King of the Slain
10. Savage Sword
Credits:
Cover art - Mark Richards (Heavy Hand)
Produced, Mixed, and Mastered by Ben “Chop Daddy” Bennett
Lyrics and music by Hyperstrike.
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
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.
https://www.youtube.com/@HyperstrikeBandOfficial
https://www.facebook.com/hyperstrikeband
HEXROT – “FORMLESS RUIN OF OBLIVION”
Genre : avantgarde
death/black/thrash metal
For fans of: Felgrave, Construct of Lethe, Deathspell Omega, Blut aus Nord, Death, Ulcerate, Veilburner
"Formless Ruin of Oblivion is the second release from Massachusetts duo Hexrot, combining a dense stylistic mélange of death, black, and thrash metal with inventive electronic experimentation and a keen sense of structure. The 35-minute piece flows continuously across 7 tracks, maintaining a constant tension between the harmony and dissonance of its ever-shifting web of musical ideas. Seamlessly interwoven, a bed of modular synthesizer and other digital flourishes run the gamut from clangorous and industrial to warm and ethereal. The immediacy of a live studio recording gives its performances authenticity and power, but careful production ensures you’ll still be discovering new things multiple listens in. To our most fully realized expression to date, we bid you welcome."
Line up
Arkain - Guitars, bass, vocals
Melmoth - Drums, vocals, electronics
Mastered by Colin Marston at Menegroth, the Thousand Caves
Logo by Nat Lacuna @newjunkaesthetic
Album art from “The Garden of Earthly Delights” by Hieronymous Bosch
Track listing
1. What Lies Veiled
2. Heavenward
3. Consecrating Luminous Conflagration
4. Ghostly Retrograde I
5. Clandestine Haunt
6. Ghostly Retrograde II
7. Formless Ruin of Oblivion
Release date - August 29nd, 2025
https://www.facebook.com/transcendingobscurityrecords
https://www.facebook.com/hexrot
Horror Pain Gore Death Productions are set to unleash the new, and final album from Philadelpia's Death Metal destroyers PERCUSSOR. REMNANTS OF HORROR: THE FINAL CUT is up now for pre-order and will be released September 26th on CD and Digital formats along with merch.
Old school Death Metal for fans of : Bolt Thrower, Celtic Frost, Death, Deicide, Destruction, Morbid Angel, Obituary, Possessed, Slayer, Sodom, Venom and Voivod.
Percussor returns to Horror Pain Gore Death Productions one last time, unleashing Remnants Of Horror: The Final Cut! Originally released in 2017 on a different label, the initial version didn’t quite capture the true feelings and atmosphere that was originally intended by the band. With the help of Mike Usifer (Prime Evil), Percussor has reopened this recording to bring the true vision and concept the third release truly deserved, and completing the full discography on HPGD.
Tracklisting:
1. Derided By Defeat
2. Relinquished Vitality
3. Rejoicing Your Death
4. Thriving On Misery
5. Remnants Of Horror
6. Whores Of Deceit
7. Execrate
8. Vile Aggression
9. Fuck Your Opinion
10. Diseased Breeder (bonus track)
Listen to the single "Derided By Defeat" at https://youtu.be/xX9HwPdcxbI
Pre-order the CD for only $10 at https://shop.horrorpaingoredeath.com/products/percussor-remnants-of-horror-the-final-cut-cd
Pre-order the Digital Download for only $6.66 at https://hpgd.bandcamp.com/album/remnants-of-horror-the-final-cut
Pre-order the T-Shirt + CD Bundle for only $23 at https://hpgd.bandcamp.com/merch/percussor-remnants-of-horror-the-final-cut-t-shirt-cd-bundle
Ferocious,
uncompromising, and carved straight from the steel heart of classic
thrash—BASTARD SKULL has officially inked a deal with
WormHoleDeath, marking the start of a new chapter for the East Coast-based
metal juggernaut.
The band’s self-titled debut album, ‘Bastard Skull,’ will be unleashed as a deluxe physical CD edition including three tracks from the ‘More Dread’ EP. Classic thrash purists and new fans alike can also experience digital streaming with standalone releases:
‘Bastard Skull’ LP drops on October 17, 2025
‘More Dread’ EP follows on November 11, 2025
CD Deluxe Edition - TBA
Born from a chance reunion at a Mercyful Fate show in Brooklyn on November 13, 2022, Bastard Skull unites a crew of seasoned veterans with deep roots in the thrash underground. The spontaneous spark between John Blicharz (Annunanki, Blood Feast, Dusk) and Tom Lorenzo (Blood Feast, Without End) lit the fuse. Joined shortly after by George Kostadimas and Mark Mari (Sneak Attack), Bastard Skull formed like a sonic supernova, driven by decades of pure metal instinct.
The band tracked both the LP and EP at Band Mother Recording with none other than Michael Sabatini (Attacker) behind the board. The final mastering touch came courtesy of legendary engineer Alan Douches (West West Side Music), whose resume reads like a metal hall of fame: Aerosmith, Obituary, Nile, The Ramones, Dying Fetus, and beyond.
Bastard Skull and WormHoleDeath now stand united in a shared mission: to tear through boundaries and bring unfiltered thrash metal to fans around the globe. Get ready.
Tracklist
1. Bastard Skull
2. After The Plague
3. Time is the Destroyer
4. Beyond The Fray
5. Iconoclast
6. The Last Death
7. Catch Kill Release
8. Chaos Order
Bonus Tracks:
9. More Dread
10. Impalement
11. Raw Nerve
Pre-save "Bastard Skull": https://orcd.co/bastardskull
Pre-save "More Dread" EP: https://orcd.co/moredread
www.facebook.com/people/BastardSkull
Formed in 2002, Colombia’s REVENGE have been keeping it true – and consistently – for a very long time now. While their home country continues to have a true metal renaissance, REVENGE have been there from the very beginning, pioneering the resurgence of classic metal sounds over the course of their sizable discography and steady touring across South America and even the United States. In fact, in 2018, REVENGE became the only South American band invited to the 70,000 Tons of Metal cruise festival.
Like clockwork, every couple years do REVENGE return to the full-length front, and they now present a
worldwide edition of Night Danger. The Colombians’ tenth(!) album to date, Night Danger rips and races with class and craft – the kind that REVENGE have been forging in steel for time eternal. On the whole, Night Danger is a speed metal record, but one imbued with a prominent sense of classic heavy metal. Put another way, think of how bands like Judas Priest, Riot, and Manowar – and then Running Wild, Helloween, and Razor right after – took traditional metal and juiced it up just enough to make it truly METAL and sometimes speed metal, and there in that rarefied territory will you find REVENGE. Of course, if you want galloping, adrenaline-pumping TRUE speed metal, Night Danger is about as paradigmatic as it comes: completely classic and also contemporary. This is the ultimate REVENGE!
Line-up:
Esteban "Hellfire" Mejía - Vocals, Guitars
Hell Avenger - Drums
Night Crawler - Guitars
Camilo Hernandez - Bass
From Medellin, Colombia
Artwork:
Crhistian Giuseppe López Zapparrata
Release date:
17th October
Tracklist
1 Black Sight
2 Night Danger
3 The Hammers Fall
4 Soldier's Heart
5 Misty Night
6 The Devil Race
7 Desire from Pain
8 Crushing Death
Release info:
Regular LP edition on black vinyl, with insert, poster, sticker, postcard and download code.
Special LP edition on oxblood vinyl, with insert, poster, sticker, postcard, download code and patch.
CD with sticker and obi.
www.dyingvictims.com
https://dyingvictimsproductions.bandcamp.com/
French
one-man instrumental black metal project SOUILLÉ has
released the official video for "QU’ÉTOUFFENT TES FIDÈLES
ARCHANGES", a tense and visceral track from the upcoming LP L’ODEUR
DU MÉPRIS, out 10 October 2025 via Wormholedeath.
"Qu’étouffent tes fidèles archanges" is a piece of stark emotional weight, a soundscape where beauty and brutality coexist. Souillé’s distinctive style channels human despair and inner torment, transforming them into an unflinching instrumental narrative. Through aching melodies and corrosive riffs, the track digs beneath the surface, confronting the question: “What is stifling your faithful archangels?”
The video pairs the music’s crushing intensity with an equally unsettling visual atmosphere, amplifying its themes of isolation, fragility, and spiritual suffocation.
About Souillé
Souillé is the creation of a French multi-instrumentalist whose work sits between black metal’s harsh extremity and the immersive textures of atmospheric post-black. The project’s identity is defined by melancholy and anxiety, weaving melodic flights into an aura that is both mystical and raw. Souillé’s music lives in the space between depressive poetry and relentless darkness — a place where listeners can confront their own shadows.
www.youtube.com/@Souille.
www.facebook.com/Souillé
From November 6th to 27th, 4BanneD will perform in Portugal, Spain, France, Luxembourg, Germany, and the Netherlands, delivering a relentless onslaught of crushing riffs, neck-breaking thrash, and uncompromising death metal. This tour promises more than a concert—it’s a battlefield.
Stream
"Sanatorium": https://orcd.co/sanatoriumalbum
Videos:
War Blood Death: https://youtu.be/YvrFD7da-zI
Night of Sacrifice: https://youtu.be/OS3PS3VayQs
About
Formed in 2015, the metal band 4BanneD features Alex Maramaldo (vocals, guitar), Icaro Cavalcante (guitar, backing vocals), Hewerson Freitas (bass, backing vocals), and Bosco Larcerda (drums). Drawing inspiration from Death and Thrash Metal pioneers like Sepultura, Testament, and Vader, their music blends aggression with thought-provoking, English-language lyrics.
Their debut album, "Sanatorium," explores dark themes such as depression, schizophrenia, war, and oppression. Produced by Rafael Augusto Lopes (Crypta, Torture Squad) and Andre Zaza Hernandes (Angra, Andre Matos), the album was recorded at Casanegra studio in São Paulo, Brazil.
www.youtube.com/@4banned
www.facebook.com/4banned
Hi
everybody,Petr from Parat Productions, Czech Republic, here. 2 new titles
released by PAŘÁT PRODUCTIONS on Monday
25.8. Both editions are "my" favorite recordings.
Two demos from the 1990s by Czech death/grind masters AGGRESSIVE TYRANTS and an album by Slovak death/doom legend THALARION in a beautiful digipak as a gift for his 25th birthday.
AGGRESSIVE TYRANTS (gore/grind)
The Gore Grind Nineties /re-edition 2025 - standard jewel box/
Music and more info on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HgZi__dUFpg&t=263s
THALARION (death/doom)
Four Elements Mysterium /25th Anniversary Edition - digipak/
Music and more info on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=or8wE_0B7Z8&t=1985s
You can order in the Paratshop https://paratshop.cz/
ABSCENCE - "ENIGMA"
Enigma is a concept album that chronicles the tragic and immortal love of two vampire women—bound by blood, betrayal, and devotion. It is a gothic love story steeped in myth and moonlight, told across nine long-form tracks that unfold like chapters in a dark epic. The album draws deeply from 90s black metal and gothic metal, yet carves a new identity through elaborate compositions, symphonic elements, layered vocal arrangements, and emotional depth. It rejects modern trends of minimalism, opting instead for grandeur, atmosphere, and unflinching storytelling.
Tracklist
1. We Abandon Worldly Pearls
2. Under Moon’s Glance
3. Enigma
4. Secrets Confide
5. Silk & Shadows
6. Eternal Vows of Midnight
7. Cloak of Mind
8. Whispers of Eternity
9. Our Love Ignites
Formed four years ago, ABSCENCE channels the essence of 90s black metal and gothic metal into a modern yet uncompromising sound. Their music is an immersive experience—blending sorrow, fury, and romantic darkness into sprawling compositions that reject the confines of commercial expectation.
At its heart, ABSCENCE is a band devoted to emotional authenticity and artistic freedom. While the modern industry favors short, formulaic tracks, Abscence deliberately creates long-form songs with complex structures, weaving layered atmospheres and storytelling arcs that take listeners through entire emotional and conceptual landscapes.
With symphonic arrangements, melodic guitars, dual-vocal dynamics, and narrative-driven lyricism, the band creates a sonic world where brutality meets elegance.
https://www.youtube.com/@abscenceband
www.instagram.com/abscenceband
Rot Shrine is the solitary vision of a single madman whose passion for atmospherics and brutal music converge into a powerful and haunting project. The album merges blistering black metal ferocity with ethereal dungeon synth landscapes, adding an evocative layer of tänzelcore to form an expression unlike anything else in the genre today.
The artist, Maggaroth, has this to say:
«Rot Shrine is one of my solo projects. It is Tanzelcore, Dungeon synth and Raw black metal all mixed together. I wanted to make something that people have never heard before, and make it be fun and have a humorous spin to it. The album process was pretty difficult as I do all the instruments and vocals myself. This is my biggest project yet with Rot Shrine.»
Tracklist
1. Death to the King of Salem
2. Who Locked The Front Door
3. Dungeon Crawling Through The End
4. 2006 Ghosts Haunting The Attic
5. Hanging A Witch In The Town Square
6. Fuck The Pope
7. A Cup of Blood
8. The Squire And The Mouse
9. Fuck It Johnny, Kill That Bastard
10. Order of the High Court
11. Shh TipToe He Might Hear You
12. Timmy Tiles Walks
13. Haunting Memories of a Ghosts Past
https://www.polypus.no/
Shane
wrote, performed, recorded, mixed, and mastered every note on the album. Known
originally as a bassist, Shane has expanded into a full-fledged
multi-instrumentalist, crafting every soundscape on APHOTIC | LIMINAL | NIHIL.
Featuring harsh vocals that add a visceral edge to the album’s weighty themes,
the music traverses a spectrum of crushing heaviness and delicate, otherworldly
textures.
The digital EP's release date is 05 September 2025.
With a legacy of fearless sonic experimentation, Shane Lentz continues to push boundaries. His previous solo albums—The Hollowing Abyss (2024), The Solitude of Discovery (2021), and Reverse Horizons (2014)—cemented his role as a bold voice in the underground metal scene.
Beyond his solo work, Shane has contributed to acclaimed bands including Kamikabe, Ys, and Cabaret Runaway, and made his mark on Jeff Loomis’ 2012 Billboard-charting album Plains of Oblivion. Now, with APHOTIC | LIMINAL | NIHIL, Shane delivers his most personal and ambitious work yet—a haunting meditation on nothingness.
www.youtube.com/shanelentz
www.facebook.com/shanelentzofficial
Melbourne,
Australia – Extreme metal phenomenon MONOLIYTH has
unveiled the official music video for their track “KILLING FLOOR”, taken
from their critically acclaimed album "HE WHO KILLS",
out now worldwide via Wormholedeath Records.
Regarding the track, the band shared:
"The Killing Floor, was the last track written on the He Who Kills Album, and was put together pretty much last minute. Although it’s more of a verse-chorus-verse structured song, it turned out to be definitely one of the most brutal and memorable tracks on the Album.”
Directed and edited by Robert Brens and produced by Black Cow Productions, the video perfectly captures Monoliyth’s ferocious sound and dark energy.
Listen or purchase here: https://orcd.co/hwkalbum
Previous videos:
HE WHO KILLS: https://youtu.be/P-VuI_Pzmk8
EXCISED UNBORN: https://youtu.be/Ug-TkP9MGY0
Monoliyth:
Andrew Parkinson – Vocalist
Mick Barr – Rhythm / Lead Guitars
Zakk Barr – Rhythm / Lead Guitars
Jake Mackin – Bass
Tim Wright – Drums
About:
Formed in 1998 by guitarist Mick Barr in Melbourne, MONOLIYTH has maintained a relentless dedication to extreme music across decades. Evolving from classic thrash to old-school death metal with hints of technical death, their music delivers aggressive, complex, and boundary-pushing compositions.
He Who Kills explores the darker side of humanity, focusing on the psychology of serial killers as a lens into depravity, rather than specific historical events. The album blends pounding rhythms, menacing instrumentation, unnerving tension, and cathartic release, fueled by guttural vocals and diminished harmonies. Drawing influence from thrash legends like Kreator, Metallica, Megadeth, and death metal icons such as Morbid Angel, Suffocation, and Death, MONOLIYTH crafts a sonic assault that is uniquely their own.
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HROSSHARSGRANI 1998-2001 – „EINE LETZTE REISE ZURÜCK ZUM PFADE“
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Mit „UNENDLICHKEIT“ entfachen XIV DARK CENTURIES das erste Feuer ihres kommenden Opus „AUS URALTER ZEIT“ – ein kraftvolles musikalisches Zeugnis, das die Schatten der Vergangenheit heraufbeschwört. Inspiriert von Genregrößen wie Dimmu Borgir, Enslaved oder Immortal, entfaltet die Band ein intensives Klangbild mit jener unverkennbaren eigenen Handschrift, die XIV Dark Centuries seit jeher auszeichnet. Aber es ist mehr als ein bloßes Echo aus den 90ern – es ist eine Beschwörung des Eigenen: ein mitreißender Strom aus rasenden Rhythmen, düsterer Atmosphäre und kraftvollem, deutschen Gesang, durchdrungen von der unverkennbaren Seele der Band.
Die Produktion ist wuchtig, aber doch transparent – sie trägt das Lied wie ein Kelch das Feuer. Jeder Ton, jeder Akkord ist getränkt mit Leidenschaft und mit Herzblut, als wäre es eine rituelle Handlung – ein Opfer auf dem Altar der Kunst. Auch lyrisch wendet sich die Band jenen großen Mysterien zu, die den Menschen seit jeher umtreiben: Leben, Tod und das, was jenseits liegt. Es sind Verse, die flüstern und raunen, wie Stimmen aus einer anderen Zeit, Gesänge für die, die noch hören, wenn die Nebel steigen und das Rad der Zeit sich langsam dreht. „Unendlichkeit“ ist also mehr als nur ein Lied – es ist der Vorbote eines Albums, das Großes erwarten lässt. Wer Ohren hat für die alten Lieder, der höre – und harre auf das, was aus uralter Zeit bald heraufsteigt.
Der Song „Unendlichkeit“ erscheint auf allen gängigen Streaming Portalen und auf der Bandcamp Seite der Band am Freitag dem 29.08.2025. Dazu wird am selben Tag um 17 Uhr ein entsprechendes Lyrik Video auf youtube veröffentlicht. https://youtu.be/uDr9B7j6VYk
Das zugehörige neue Album „Aus uralter Zeit“ wird als Digi-Pack-CD, LP und als Download am 05.12.2025 veröffentlicht. Außerdem wird eine limitierte Auflage der CD in einer sehr, sehr aufwendigen Spezial Box Edition mit einigen Extras erhältlich sein. Lasst euch überraschen, dazu gibt es später mehr.
Tracklist
Album:01 Aus den Nebeln der...
02 Unendlichkeit
03 Aura der Dunkelheit
04 Rachelust der Ewigkeit
05 Das Portal
06 Aus eiskaltem Nebel
07 Wo Flüche leis' geflüstert
08 In kalten Hallen
09 Was ewig liegt
10 Nahab
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https://www.xivdarkcenturies.de/
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Nach dem Erfolg ihrer gerade erst veröffentlichten Single “CHOKE ON YOUR MISTAKES”, in der sie offen und knallhart die heutige Cancel Culture kritisieren, liefern DARKNESS SURROUNDING nun einen weiteren eindrucksvollen Vorgeschmack auf ihr kommendes Album “IS THERE SALVATION?” (VÖ: 19.09.): “Achromatica” (VÖ: 29.08.). Mit “ACHROMATICA” bringt das Wuppertaler Quintett zwischen Melodic Death und Metalcore einen weiteren vielschichtigen Track, begleitet von einem kreativen und symbolträchtigen Singlevideo, wodurch sowohl musikalisch als auch visuell der Zustand einer zunehmend polarisierten Welt eingefangen wird.
Achromatica’ handelt von immer ausgeprägterem Schwarz-Weiß-Denken sowie der Unfähigkeit, das große Ganze zu betrachten und Zwischentöne wahrzunehmen”, erklärt die Band. Der Song reflektiert damit ein gesellschaftliches Klima, das derart von Reizüberflutung und algorithmischer Vereinfachung geprägt ist, dass Zwischentöne verloren gehen, während die gemeinsame Mitte immer unerreichbarer scheint. Das dazugehörige Musikvideo spielt mit Kontrasten, Abstraktion und Isolation und übersetzt dieses Gefühl in eine kraftvolle Bildsprache.
Musikalisch eröffnet “Achromatica” mit einem treibenden Intro, das sofort Spannung aufbaut und den Hörer in seinen Bann zieht, wobei energetische, melodische Riffs dem Track eine kraftvolle Grundstimmung verleihen. Im Verlauf des Songs entfaltet sich ein dynamisches Wechselspiel aus cleanen Vocals und tiefen Growls, das sich wie ein roter Faden durch das gesamte Stück zieht und für emotionale Tiefe sowie aggressive Intensität sorgt. Der einprägsame Chorus bleibt im Ohr und ein technisch anspruchsvolles Gitarrensolo rundet den Song ab und demonstriert das musikalische Können von Darkness Surrounding einmal mehr auf eindrucksvolle Weise.
Achromatica" auf YouTube ansehen: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VRHr3IeAW90
Am 19. September bringen Darkness Surrounding ihr neues Album “Is There Salvation?” raus. In ihren Songs thematisiert die Band gesellschaftliche Spannungsfelder, innere Krisen sowie das Streben nach Lichtblicken und verbindet aggressive Klänge mit kritischer Reflexion. Musikalisch entfaltet sich das Werk in einer dynamischen Mischung aus harten Rhythmen, düsteren Klängen, rauen Growls, melodischen Passagen und eindrucksvollen Soloparts. Mit ihrem eindringlichen Mix aus moderner Klangästhetik und inhaltlicher Tiefe demonstrieren Darkness Surrounding eine kreative und kraftvolle Präsenz in der Metalszene, die mehr als bereit ist, richtig durchzustarten.
Tracklist
1. Is There…
2. Old Minds Go Blind
3. Choke On Your Mistakes
4. Achromatica
5. Virtue’s End
6. Chained Eternally
7. Through History’s Lens
8. Portrait Of Solitude
9. Lethargy
10. …Salvation?
Darkness There Salvation?" Pre-Save: https://orcd.co/istheresalvation
Am 20. September laden Darkness Surrounding zu einer besonderen Release-Show in der börse in Wuppertal ein, um ihr neues Album gebührend zu präsentieren. In entspannter Atmosphäre haben Gäste die Gelegenheit, bei Getränken und Snacks mit der Band ins Gespräch zu kommen. Ab 21:30 Uhr performt die Band das komplette Album “Is There Salvation?” live und eine Aftershow-Party rundet das musikalische Highlight stilvoll ab.
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https://darkness-surrounding.de
www.facebook.com/dsb4nd
HAPPY RELEASE DAY! Es war der 13.01.2024 und das Live
Music Center in Hinte bei Emden ist mit über 800 Besuchern fast ausverkauft.
RAVENSTINE sind im Rahmen des "KUHZIFEST" zum ersten Mal zu Gast in
Ostfriesland und generell erst zum fünften Mal überhaupt auf der Bühne. Einen Tag vor dem Auftritt erschien das damals neue und heute immer noch aktuelle Studio Album "2024“, welches in den farbigen Versionen bereits zum Release ausverkauft war.
Insgesamt 6 der 8 Songs von "2024" wurden zum Besten gebracht und die Stimmung war einmalig. Bei "Live" handelt es sich um einen Mitschnitt vom Soundboard, ohne das es Richtmikrofone im Publikum gab und dennoch spiegelt diese Tonaufnahme den Abend sehr gut wieder.
RAVENSTINE Kopf Martin Sosna: "Es war nicht nur das fünfte Konzert, welches wir als Band spielten, sondern ich selbst stand erst zum fünften Mal auf der Bühne. Ich hatte schon im Vorfeld Joshua Steinweg (Sohn von Ex-SODOM Gitarrist Grave Violator und Hausmixer von THE NIGHT ETERNAL) engagiert, da er mir mehr als Kompetent erschien. Die Entscheidung hat sich als richtig herausgestellt.“
"Live" hat Charme und spiegelt die Band so wider, wie sie nun mal nach der fünften Show geklungen hat. Ob es eigenartige Ansagen oder Timingschwankungen sind: nicht ist geschönt, keine Tricks, kein doppelter Boden. Live und rau ...
"Live" ist ein Album für Liebhaber und Sammler. Es erscheint limitiert als Vinyl in einer 300er Auflage, die in zwei verschiedene Vinylfarben unterteilt ist: 150 x "White/Black Marbled" und 150 x "Eala Frya Fresena“. Letztere Farbe ist eine Verneigung vor dem ostfriesischen Publikum mit den Landesfarben rot, schwarz und blau. Weiterhin wird es das Album als CD in limitierter Version von 300 Stück im Digipack geben. Eine Veröffentlichung via Spotify, YouTube oder andere digitale Plattformen ist nicht vorgesehen:
Martin Sosna: "Da unser Vertrag mit Massacre Records aufgelöst ist, haben wir die Aufnahme im Plattenbau Schermbeck Besitzer Heinz Bernd Toens vorgespielt, der mir erzählte, dass er schon immer gerne selbst ein Album rausbringen wollte. Da wir im Plattenbau Schermbeck über 230 Tonträger von unserem Album verkaufen konnten, erschien ein gemeinsamer Weg für diese Veröffentlichung Sinn zu machen. Beide Seiten waren unisono der Meinung, dass digitale Plattformen nicht bedient werden sollten, da die digitalen Plattformen das Werk als Sammler-/Liebhaberstück ent- und nicht aufwerten würden“.
Das Livealbum und die eindrucksvollen Livequalitäten von RAVENSTINE werden im Rahmen diesen Shows präsentiert:
29.08.2025 Oberhausen (GER) - Kulttempel
30.08.2025 Lingen (GER) - Kanu Camp (Open Air CAMP CRYSTAL ROCK 2025)
02.10.2025 Emden (GER) - Live Music Center
03.10.2025 Lünen (GER) - Lükaz
"Live" kann hier bestellt werden: https://sektor12shop.de/
Australia’s melodic death metal force EVOCATUS has unleashed their latest album INEVITABLE DEATH, out today via Wormholedeath.
INEVITABLE DEATH is a crushing ode to fate, warfare, and the end that awaits us all. Recorded with Ryan Huthnance at Emissary Studios, the album fuses melodic death and thrash metal with orchestral power, channeling influences from Kreator, Amon Amarth, and Machine Head into their heaviest work yet.
Stream Inevitable
Death now: https://orcd.co/inevitabledeathEVOCATUS are:
Nich Shields – Vocals
Vaughan Jones – Guitars
Callan Douchkov – Guitars
Brad Delforce – Bass
Adam Watts – Drums
About:
Evocatus are a 5-piece Battle metal / Melodeath from NSW, Australia.
Hailing from the desolate craterfields of Australia’s Hunter Valley, Evocatus are a 5-piece melodic death metal band, crafting epic tales with crushing riffs, blistering solos, and haunting melodies. A potent blend of thrash, death, folk, and symphonic elements, Evocatus has been leaving a trail of sonic destruction across the Australian metalscape.
Tracklist
1. Into Everlasting Night
2. Serpent of Chaos
3. The River Styx
4. ...and Die in my Name
5. In Graves Unknown
6. For Death and Glory
7. Devoted to Inevitable Death
8. The Sirens Call
9. To Live by the Sword
10. A Fate Worse than Death
https://www.youtube.com/@evocatusband2795
https://www.facebook.com/EvocatusBand
With Emergence, this Seattle-based quartet blends intricate song structure with unbridled aggression for an album that makes one simple statement – URSAWRATH has arrived.
Watch the official music video for album opener “Thawed by Hell’s Flames” at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ICs8eZZ7DA
Track
List:1. Thawed By Hell’s Flames
2. Rot
3. Thrive in Destruction and Death
4. In the Abyss
5. Lies
6. And the Reckoning
7. Echo Chamber
8. Glass Tower
9. Sentenced to Life
10. Unstoppable
Emergence was recorded by USRAWRATH, and mixed and mastered by Max Barber of Singular Path Audio. Artwork by Riaj Gragoth (www.luciferiumwargraphics.com).
URSAWRATH was founded by vocalist and bassist Adam Schaefer in September 2023 after relocating to Seattle to pursue music and form a new band. To recruit members, Schaefer recorded a four-song demo featuring early versions of “Thawed by Hell's Flames,” “In the Abyss,” “Echo Chamber,” and “Sentenced to Life.” Shortly after, guitarists DJ and Lucas Robertson joined the fold, and the trio began rehearsing and refining material. Drummer Maximilian Onsager completed the lineup in spring 2024.
With the full band in place, URSAWRATH began writing new material and reworking the demo tracks, adding guitar solos, updated arrangements, and new drum parts. They started performing live around Seattle in May 2024 to establish themselves in the local scene. By October, the band entered the studio to self-record their debut album Emergence, which features reimagined versions of the original demo songs alongside new tracks written collaboratively. With Emergence complete, URSAWRATH returned to the stage, continuing to build momentum as one of the most exciting new voices in progressive thrash.
Line-Up:
Adam Schaefer – Vocals / Bass
DJ - Guitars
Lucas Robertson - Guitars
Maximilian Onsager - Drums
www.ursawrath.com
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German/Swedish Blackened Death Metal band, SHADOWS, have released debut album, MISERIA. Featuring former members of such notable acts as Visceral Bleeding, The Berzerker, Enshrined and Ominous, the quartet now proudly presents nine songs of unrelenting misanthropy.
Miseria aims to explore the vast uncaring nothingness and explore the dread of our futile existence. If you are looking for release or redemption you won’t find them here. The album is unmistakably rooted in the Scandinavian black and death metal but delivers it with its own signature. It is crushing and suffocating but also melodic and solemn.
Purchase/Stream Miseria:
https://shadows-official-cult.bandcamp.com/album/miseria
https://shadows-official-cult.bandcamp.com/album/miseria
Track Listing:
1. As Above So Below
2. Lamia
3. Delivered From Sin
4. Nadir (No Consent)
5. Spring Sleepwalker
6. A Seance
7. Mässa XCIV
8. Cycles
9. Unnamed Sorrow
Album Credits:
Recorded by Dejan Milenkovits & Filip Gäddnäs.
Mixed and produced by Dejan Milenkovits & Mathias Lodmalm.
Mastered by Dejan Milenkovits & Mathias Lodmalm.
Session drums by Filip Gäddnäs.
Additional vocals by Mathias Lodmalm.
Guest solo on “Lamia” by Robert Ahrling.
Guest solo on “Delivered From Sin” by Andreas Hedberg.
Album Artwork: Fernando Rojas B. (Abismo Black Arts).
Line-up:
Dejan Milenkovits - Vocals & Guitars
Martin Bermheden - Guitars
Andreas Holm - Bass
Joél Cirera – Drums
Bio:
Shadows is a blackened death metal band comprising members from both Germany and Sweden. Despite being a new addition to the music scene, the band features former members from notable acts such as Visceral Bleeding, The Berzerker, Enshrined and Ominous.
Shadows was established in 2021 by guitarist and vocalist Dejan Milenkovits as a solo project during the pandemic lockdown. What began as a recording of a handful of songs released in early 2022 quickly grew beyond its original intent. Consequently, Finnish session drummer Filip Gäddnäs was recruited to track drums and long-time friend and collaborator Mathias Lodmalm (Cemetary, Sundown) was invited to co-produce a full album.
The album was subsequently recorded during 2024. As the album continued to take shape, it became clear that Shadows had outgrown the confines of a solo project.
In early 2025, the band was expanded to include drummer Joél Cirera and guitarist Martin Bermheden, both of whom were former band members with Dejan Milenkovits from the disbanded death metal band Enshrined. The trio was finally joined by Andreas Holm on bass, completing the permanent lineup.
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Release
date :
19 September 2025Genre : old school Black Metal
Origin: Switzerland
Duration: 42min50
Label: Les Acteurs de L’Ombre Productions
Network Distributor: Season of Mist / Plastic Head
Digital Distributor: The Orchard
Swiss black metal act VÍGLJÓS have returned with a ferocious new single, "CLAVICEPS", offering the first taste of their highly anticipated sophomore album, "TOME II - IGNIS SACER".
VÍGLJÓS sheds light on the track, commenting: "The story of humanity and Claviceps is one of creativity and pain. It reaches back to medieval times and possibly beyond. Various kinds of early psychedelic artists deliberately poisoned themselves with the Claviceps fungus to expand their minds and alter their reality.
On this new record we want to honour the impact that Claviceps, and later LSD had and still has on art, music, society, our self-image and medicine, as well as the terror and depravity it brought upon us."
"Claviceps" is available on all streaming platforms and as a premiere on Black Metal Promotion.
A new and ominous chapter is set to unfold from the heart of Switzerland, as Black Metal quartet VÍGLJÓS are poised to release their second studio album "Tome II - ignis sacer" on September 19, 2025 via Les Acteurs de L'Ombre Productions.
Emerging from Basel in 2022, VÍGLJÓS (Old Norse for "the light which is just bright enough to be able to kill a man") has since solidified its ranks into a potent four-piece, featuring members from both Germany and Switzerland. With their lineup now wielding guitar, drums, mellotron, and vocals, the band recently laid down their second album at Marc Obrist’s (Zeal & Ardor) Hutch Sounds in Oberwil, BL. Obrist's meticulous work on recording, mixing, and mastering promises a production that will undoubtedly capture the band's intense vision, complemented by striking artwork from Adrian Smith and layout by Luca Piazzalonga.
While VÍGLJÓS openly acknowledges the profound influence of Norwegian Second Wave Black Metal titans like Darkthrone, Immortal and Burzum (to name just a few), their sound is far from a mere homage. They skillfully weave the raw, frigid essence of '90s Black Metal with unexpected layers of synth, intricate tremolo picking, and even light infusions of rock'n'roll riffs and beats. These elements are all underpinned by hauntingly atmospheric mellotron tracks, adding a unique depth to their dark canvas. For those who've experienced VÍGLJÓS live, the word is out: expect an "auditive, visual and olfactory experience" that lingers long after the final note.
Thematically, "Tome II - ignis sacer" delves deep into the phenomenon of ergotism - the voluntary or involuntary poisoning by ingesting the claviceps fungus that grows on wheat. This ancient affliction, which fueled historical phases of civil unrest, witch crazes, and societal meltdowns when climate favored its growth on essential food sources, is a central inspiration.
The band states, "On this new record, we want to honor the impact that Claviceps (and later LSD) and drugs in general had and still have on art, music, society, our self-image and medicine, as well as the terror and depravity they brought upon us."
"Tome II - ignis sacer" will be coming out on September 19 via Les Acteurs de L'Ombre Productions in CD/LP and DIGITAL formats and is now available for pre-order : https://lesacteursdelombre.net/product-category/preorders
VÍGLJÓS will be on tour starting in September.
VÍGLJÓS are:
J – Drums
L – Vocals
N – Guitar
Mellotron by Aorrta as Guest Musician
Tracklist:
I: Sowing
II: A Seed of Aberration
III: The Rot
IV: Claviceps
V: Dellusions of Grandeur
VI: Decadency and Degeneration
VII: Harvest
VIII: Fallow - A new Cycle begins
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Italian
symphonic power metal outfit JUST REBORN have released the
official music video for “Alter Ego”, one of the standout tracks from
their debut album FORMAE MENTIS.The song explores the concept of the Alter Ego, the shadowy counterpart we all inevitably face. This is the underlying madness hidden in the depths of the human psyche; for some, it surfaces and takes control, while for others, it remains "latent" and suppressed, allowing equilibrium to triumph. Two sides of the same identity.
Formae Mentis: A Masterpiece of Symphonic Power Metal
Just Reborn’s debut full-length Formae Mentis is a concept album that navigates the labyrinth of the human mind—exploring emotions, mental health, and the daunting rise of artificial intelligence. The band’s signature blend of soaring vocals, epic orchestrations, and thunderous metal riffs creates a sonic landscape as introspective as it is exhilarating.
Stream the album here: https://orcd.co/formaementis
Order the CD: https://www.auralwebstore.com/
www.justreborn.band
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DYING VICTIMS PRODUCTIONS is proud to present DET’S highly anticipated debut album, DESTRUCTIVE ELITE TERROR, on CD and vinyl LP formats.
Hailing from Helsinki, Finland’s DET are a speed / death metal band formed in 2022. A power-trio from the very beginning, DET feature members who do or have done time in such bands as Excuse, Asphodelus, Ranger, and Cryogenic among others. Right away, they released the demo Death Night, which was followed a year later by the Vengeance demo and a split with fellow countrymen Kruisfoitu. Meanwhile, they played live in several countries such as Armenia, Georgia, Germany, and the UK and received praising reviews for their performances.
If there was ever any mystery about the acronym to their moniker, DET now deliver their debut album, spelling it out in no uncertain terms: Destructive Elite Terror. Truly titled, Destructive Elite Terror rushes forward with a fury that cannot be contained. While DET will never win any faster-than-thou contests, their use of speed is a measured one, going from hypnotic cruise to Bathorian bang to even an early Sarcofago surge – and every step of the way, energy is maintained and maximized. As such, Destructive Elite Terror offers a refreshing amount of variety in its deceptively breathless 36-minute runtime, and the trio's riffing similarly exudes a keen sense of space and moody melody to ensure it’s not just straight-ahead bulldoze all the time. Simple but never simplistic, this is authentically old school without pandering to tired tropes.
Somewhere between the crudest early speed metal, contemporaneous proto-black metal, and the very earliest death metal lies Destructive Elite Terror: DET are coming for you!
Tracklist1 Intro
2 Annihilation
3 Catacomb
4 Strike
5 Nosferatu
6 Impaler
7 Sinister
8 Vengeance
9 Bloodshed
10 Cruel
11 Possessor
12 Serpentine
13 Destructive Elite Terror
Line-up:
Atte - Bass
Miikka - Drums, Vocals
Jari - Guitars, Vocals
From Helsinki, Finland
Artwork:
Goatprayer
Release date:
17th October
Release info:
Regular LP edition on black vinyl, with insert, poster, sticker, postcard and download code.
Special LP edition on neon yellow vinyl, with insert, poster, sticker, postcard, download code and patch.
CD with sticker and obi.
www.dyingvictims.com
https://dyingvictimsproductions.bandcamp.com/
Watch out, the legend of the New York underground scene PRIME EVIL is back with a ruthless new song entitled “PLAGUEBORN,” marking the return to business of one of the most respected bands in the underground metal scene.
If you were already familiar with the band's unique sound, combining the ferocity of death metal with the speed of thrash metal, get ready for something even darker, more diabolical, and even more powerful and disturbing....
A new track and a new lineup prove that the beast from NYC is still hungry and ready to strike!
All the details: https://www.roughtimes.net/news/track-premiere-prime-evil-plagueborn-new-exclusive-song-after-ten-years
Sentient Ruin is proud to announce that deranged Canadian
goregrind sociopath BONE FETISH will soon bring
forth its first full-length perversion, a career-spanning self-titled
compilation atrocity containing all of the project's recordings up to this
date, including 2021's "Buried" demo, 2022's "Convergence" demo,
2024's "Mummified" demo, and five more brand new and never
before released aberrations, all remastered and resequenced by Will
Killingsworth into a cohesive and gut-wrenching monstrosity of utter
nihilism and destruction.The twenty five-minute, seventeen-track gore-infested death and grind onslaught is a deep dive into a deranged mind slipping off the edge and being consumed by its most inverse and unutterable delusions, ranging from hallucinatory corpse-fucking fantasies, to rotten-flesh eating impulses, all the way to violent sodomy, necrophilia, and self-dismemberment idealization. A harrowing sonic depiction of an unfortunate human mind erratically coded and wired on the completely wrong values and interests, resulting in some of the most vile and inhuman deviancies conceivable. Shreds of early Carcass, Impetigo, Haemorrhage, Pathologist, Disgorge and Necronist reverberate throughout the torture dungeons, the entrails spattered sewers and the desecrated sepulchers, unfolding a rabid and frantic assault of cruelty and perversions that is attempting to violently destroy itself just as fast as it can destroy every other breathing thing around it in the most inefficient, sadistic, and irrational way possible.
The debut full-length self-titled Bone Fetish release can now be streamed in full and pre-ordered via all our channels and is scheduled for a September 12 2025 release on LP, CD, cassette and digital formats worldwide via Sentient Ruin, along with an exclusive label-only offering of on-demand merch.
Thank you as always for your time and attention given to our releases. Sincerely, Sentient Ruin
https://sentientruin.com/releases/bone-fetish-bone-fetish
https://sentientruin.com/bands#/bone-fetish
DYING VICTIMS PRODUCTIONS is proud to present ARMOURED KNIGHT’S highly anticipated debut album, THE QUEST FOR THE SACRED MELODY, on CD and vinyl LP formats.
Formed in 2009, Chile’s AMOURED KNIGHT are a speed metal band who draw inspiration from such legendary / cult '80s bands as Helloween, Savage Grace, Not Fragile, Viper, and Pokolgép. After several attempts to solidify their lineup, they released their debut EP, Prophecy of Tomorrow, in 2013, standing out with their epic, fast, and melodic style. The band’s membership includes such bands as HELLISH, HEMISFERIO, Mortal Whisper, Slicer, Deathsvn, Espada, and ex-Mayhemic.
Over the years, ARMOURED KNIGHT have undergone various lineup changes but have always maintained their essence and passion for classic metal. After a hiatus in 2014, they reunited in 2017 with a new formation and released the EP Ashes of Glory and then the EP The Sacred Flame in 2020. Now, with that lineup – Cristian (guitar), Mario Vera (drums), Christopher Falk (bass), and José Tapia (vocals) – they are finally gearing up to release their debut album. Titled The Quest for the Sacred Melody, ARMOURED KNIGHT’s first full-length promises to establish them as one of the freshest and most powerful forces in contemporary classic metal. Totaling eight songs in 35 minutes, this new work marks an evolution in their sound, preserving their essence while embracing a more mature, faster, and more energetic approach. Indeed, when ARMOURED KNIGHT get going, they really get going – truly, this is SPEED METAL of a most mid-‘80s vintage – but even when cruising at such unsafe speeds, there’s a bright & dynamic melodicism at the core of their sound, with bountiful, equally bright & dynamic leads stacked healthily atop; the latter can be attributed to a more pronounced power metal influence, namely early Blind Guardian. As such, The Quest of the Sacred Melody is truly titled; the songwriting runs the gamut of heroic to melancholic, but everything’s streamlined for maximum power, all whilst sounding like the same band. What’s more, the gleaming and yet just-rough-enough production truly nails that vintage vibe, especially setting the night on fire when ARMOURED KNIGHT decelerate to a mid-tempo, such as on the moody & marching “Endless Light.” The time is NOW to begin The Quest for the Sacred Melody!
Line-up:
Cristian León - Guitars
Christopher Falk - Bass
José Tapia - Vocals
Mario Vera - Drums
From Peñaflor, Chile
Artwork:
José Tapia
Release date:
17th October
Tracklist1 Wielders of Dark Wisdom
2 Age of Speeches
3 Endless Light
4 Forgotten Grace
5 Run from here
6 Oath of the Sacred Melody
7 Behind the Mask
8 Guardians of the Stargates
Release info:
Regular LP edition on black vinyl, with insert, poster, sticker, postcard and download code.
Special LP edition on white vinyl, with insert, poster, sticker, postcard, download code and patch.
CD with sticker and obi.
www.dyingvictims.com
https://dyingvictimsproductions.bandcamp.com/
Blending crushing heaviness with searing melodic passages, Flamecore channels the spirit of modern melodic death metal with a sound that nods to giants like In Flames, Slipknot, and Gojira—while forging their own unmistakable identity.
The band’s journey began when Leonidas Viglakis shared an early riff with Stathis Lianos, a moment that kicked off their creative partnership and led to their first track, ‘Plains of Nameck.’ With the subsequent creation of "Only Waste Remains", their vision quickly expanded. After assembling a full lineup with Panagiotis Tsopelas and Akis Blazakis, Flamecore came into full form—recording their debut across two cities and solidifying their intense DIY spirit.
With Leonidas handling drums and vocals in Chania and Stathis recording guitars and bass in Athens, the album was brought to life and perfected by John Mor at Apex Soundworks, whose mix delivers both raw power and clarity. The result is an album brimming with thunderous double-kick assaults, harmonized leads, and vocals that rage between guttural aggression and desperate cries.
Lyrically, Flamecore delves into inner conflict, identity struggles, and social disintegration, offering a cathartic experience for fans of emotionally driven extreme metal.
Since their debut, the band has taken to the stage with Iasonas Stefanou joining for live duties, and with new bassist Panagiotis Mousouras now onboard, Flamecore is actively performing and working on new material—staying true to their mission of delivering honest, intense, and uncompromising metal.
Tracklist
1. Planes of Nameck
2. Only Waste Remains
3. Flamecore
4. Projected Reality
5. Death Awaits
6. From the Shadows
7. Celebrate Yourself
8. Hunger for Life
www.youtube.com/@Flamecoreband
www.facebook.com/Flamecoreband
“Parasomnia: Pavor Nocturnus” is meant to be experienced as a sequence of strange dreams. It comprises a listening journey of confusing, dark, beautiful, scary, comical, twisted, psychotic, and bizarre dreams. The album takes the listener on a dark and sometimes terrifying journey of strange voices, bizarre sounds, beautiful moments, maddening architecture, and intricate instrumentation. It is highly unique, making use of hypnotizing drones, occult rituals, odd lyrics, and hidden meanings. Listeners will hear something new each time they play the album.
Kathodos, the man behind the project, conceptualised the band in 2019 as an "experiment in darkness". Having previously performed as a rock musician, he sought to create something darker. The album's atmosphere was conjured from the best fragments of his dreams and the worst fragments of his nightmares. The entire album was composed in the spring of 2021 after lying dormant for nearly two years. Following another period of latency, most of the instrumentation and vocals were recorded in the spring of 2022. A difficult period in late 2022 delayed the project until 2023, when the rest of the album was finally recorded. Lavinia was recruited in late 2023 to provide soprano, spoken word vocals, and guitar on a few tracks. Kathodos also produced, mixed, and mastered the album in late 2023 and early 2024. After gaining a strong following from the few people who happened upon the initial release, Kathodos signed with Rune Serpent Europa in 2025 to reach a wider audience.
Kathodos is a studio-only project and does not perform live. A second album is currently in the works. The band has also appeared on two official compilations released by Rune Serpent Europa: "Laibach Tribut - Schlecht Und Ironisch", for which Kathodos covered the Laibach song "White Law" and Saturno Butto tribute “The Five Senses”, contributing the track "Death & Rebirth".
Pre-order: https://thecirclemusic.gr/product/kathodos-parasomnia-pavor-nocturnus-new-album-cd/Tracklist:
1. Phantom of the Throne Room
2. A Memory Dwindles…
3. …Window
4. The Dark Priests
5. Hanging Tree
6. Message Sent to Earth
Kathodos are:
Kathodos – all instrumentation, vocals, lyrics, sounds, composition, production, mixing and mastering
except:
Lavinia - soprano, spoken word and guitar
https://runeserpenteuropa.bandcamp.com/
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559439269587
Finno-American blackened death metal force PROSCRIPTION has unleashed the title track off their new album, DESOLATE DIVINE. Listen to "Desolate Divine" at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ijjugZxMBxQ
The band's highly-anticipated second album, Desolate Divine merges primal repugnancy with hypnotic songcraft, balancing a calculated, multi-layered offensive with the chaos of a bloodthirsty berserker charge.
Dark Descent Records will unleash Desolate Divine on August 29. Pre-orders for the CD, vinyl, cassette, and digital editions of the album are available at:
www.darkdescentrecords.com/shop
www.ddmsuo.eu
https://darkdescentrecords.bandcamp.com/
Tracklist:1. Gleam of the Morningstar
2. Bleed the Whore Again
3. Entreaty of the Very End
4. The Midnight God
5. Behold a Phosphorescent Dawn
6. Heave Ho Ye Igneous Leviathan
7. Desolate Divine
8. The Great Deceiver
9. Not but Dust
PROSCRIPTION’s completed line-up is a formidable force, boasting members from such deathly acts as Maveth and Lantern, among many others. Said collective experience is instantly evident on Desolate Divine, showcasing exceptional musicianship and relentless, professional execution.
As with their debut, visual artist Sam Araya was summoned to translate the album’s sonic despair into a visual hellscape. “I had a long-time theme of some devout soul who presumably ascends to the heavens, only to find not but dust. No gates, no choirs, not even ruins or a war-torn paradise … just desolation and cold nothingness. The cover is this Behemoth of woe, in a sense, residing in this bleak sandstorm where perhaps the heavens may have been. And a single flame to attract these wandering souls who, once they touch its warmth, become the very dust that feeds the sandstorm.”
True to Christbutcher’s prolific output since his relocation to Finland, Desolate Divine was recorded by Kalle Laanto (Cryptborn, Tramalizer) at Sonic Violence studio in Varkaus; then mixed and mastered by Dave Otero at Denver’s Flatline Studios. Artwork by Artem Grigoriev (vinyl) and Samuel Araya (CD).
*Artwork depicted above is of the vinyl artwork.
PROSCRIPTION is:
ChristButcher - Guitar/Vocals
Cruciatus - Lead Guitar
Apep - Bass/Vocals
M.K. - Drums
www.darkdescentrecords.com
https://www.facebook.com/ProscriptionHorde/
This
Fall… your speakers aren’t safe. From The Blade of Seattle, HYPERSTRIKE erupts
with their debut album HIGH RISK.“Meltdown” — the core goes critical, and the blast is unstoppable.
“Leaving You Again” — love is a weapon… and heartbreak is the trigger.
“High Risk” — play the game, roll the dice… win it all, or lose your life.
“Shadowbound” — where the darkness hunts… and only the cursed survive.
“Warning Shot” — one bullet in the chamber… and mania in his eyes.
“Slug City” — neon streets, blood on the asphalt… nobody gets out alive.
“Steel Heart” — forged in fire, unbreakable, unstoppable.
“Slowman” — you can’t outrun fate… when death walks at your speed.
“King of the Slain” — one battlefield, one crown… and a throne of bones.
“Savage Sword” — sharpened for vengeance, raised for the final strike.
Having previously released debut single "Warning Shot," followed by "Savage Sword," Hyperstrike has now released the title track, "High Risk." Click to stream below!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KvELWuGuW6M
https://hyperstrikeband.bandcamp.com/track/high-risk
Explosive. Relentless. Unstoppable. This is the soundtrack to chaos.
As if that weren't enough, Hyperstrike has just released the demo for the official Hyperstrike video game!
Play the game demo here : https://hyperstrike.itch.io/hyperstrike-game-demo
while anticipating the album, just over the horizon.
High Risk.
No Risk. No Reward.
“There are a bunch of passages where I feel I could have written which is cool!” - Dan Swanö
High Risk will be released on September 12. Pre-order at: https://hyperstrikeband.bandcamp.com/album/high-risk
Track Listing:
1. Meltdown
2. Leaving You Again
3. High Risk
4. Shadowbound
5. Warning Shot
6. Slug City
7. Steel Heart
8. Slowman
9. King of the Slain
10. Savage Sword
Credits:
Cover art - Mark Richards (Heavy Hand)
Produced, Mixed, and Mastered by Ben “Chop Daddy” Bennett
Lyrics and music by Hyperstrike.
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
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.
https://www.youtube.com/@HyperstrikeBandOfficial
https://www.facebook.com/hyperstrikeband
HEXROT – “FORMLESS RUIN OF OBLIVION”
Genre : avantgarde
death/black/thrash metalFor fans of: Felgrave, Construct of Lethe, Deathspell Omega, Blut aus Nord, Death, Ulcerate, Veilburner
"Formless Ruin of Oblivion is the second release from Massachusetts duo Hexrot, combining a dense stylistic mélange of death, black, and thrash metal with inventive electronic experimentation and a keen sense of structure. The 35-minute piece flows continuously across 7 tracks, maintaining a constant tension between the harmony and dissonance of its ever-shifting web of musical ideas. Seamlessly interwoven, a bed of modular synthesizer and other digital flourishes run the gamut from clangorous and industrial to warm and ethereal. The immediacy of a live studio recording gives its performances authenticity and power, but careful production ensures you’ll still be discovering new things multiple listens in. To our most fully realized expression to date, we bid you welcome."
Line up
Arkain - Guitars, bass, vocals
Melmoth - Drums, vocals, electronics
Mastered by Colin Marston at Menegroth, the Thousand Caves
Logo by Nat Lacuna @newjunkaesthetic
Album art from “The Garden of Earthly Delights” by Hieronymous Bosch
Track listing
1. What Lies Veiled
2. Heavenward
3. Consecrating Luminous Conflagration
4. Ghostly Retrograde I
5. Clandestine Haunt
6. Ghostly Retrograde II
7. Formless Ruin of Oblivion
Release date - August 29nd, 2025
https://www.facebook.com/transcendingobscurityrecords
https://www.facebook.com/hexrot
Horror Pain Gore Death Productions are set to unleash the new, and final album from Philadelpia's Death Metal destroyers PERCUSSOR. REMNANTS OF HORROR: THE FINAL CUT is up now for pre-order and will be released September 26th on CD and Digital formats along with merch.
Old school Death Metal for fans of : Bolt Thrower, Celtic Frost, Death, Deicide, Destruction, Morbid Angel, Obituary, Possessed, Slayer, Sodom, Venom and Voivod.
Percussor returns to Horror Pain Gore Death Productions one last time, unleashing Remnants Of Horror: The Final Cut! Originally released in 2017 on a different label, the initial version didn’t quite capture the true feelings and atmosphere that was originally intended by the band. With the help of Mike Usifer (Prime Evil), Percussor has reopened this recording to bring the true vision and concept the third release truly deserved, and completing the full discography on HPGD.
Tracklisting:1. Derided By Defeat
2. Relinquished Vitality
3. Rejoicing Your Death
4. Thriving On Misery
5. Remnants Of Horror
6. Whores Of Deceit
7. Execrate
8. Vile Aggression
9. Fuck Your Opinion
10. Diseased Breeder (bonus track)
Listen to the single "Derided By Defeat" at https://youtu.be/xX9HwPdcxbI
Pre-order the CD for only $10 at https://shop.horrorpaingoredeath.com/products/percussor-remnants-of-horror-the-final-cut-cd
Pre-order the Digital Download for only $6.66 at https://hpgd.bandcamp.com/album/remnants-of-horror-the-final-cut
Pre-order the T-Shirt + CD Bundle for only $23 at https://hpgd.bandcamp.com/merch/percussor-remnants-of-horror-the-final-cut-t-shirt-cd-bundle
Ferocious,
uncompromising, and carved straight from the steel heart of classic
thrash—BASTARD SKULL has officially inked a deal with
WormHoleDeath, marking the start of a new chapter for the East Coast-based
metal juggernaut.The band’s self-titled debut album, ‘Bastard Skull,’ will be unleashed as a deluxe physical CD edition including three tracks from the ‘More Dread’ EP. Classic thrash purists and new fans alike can also experience digital streaming with standalone releases:
‘Bastard Skull’ LP drops on October 17, 2025
‘More Dread’ EP follows on November 11, 2025
CD Deluxe Edition - TBA
Born from a chance reunion at a Mercyful Fate show in Brooklyn on November 13, 2022, Bastard Skull unites a crew of seasoned veterans with deep roots in the thrash underground. The spontaneous spark between John Blicharz (Annunanki, Blood Feast, Dusk) and Tom Lorenzo (Blood Feast, Without End) lit the fuse. Joined shortly after by George Kostadimas and Mark Mari (Sneak Attack), Bastard Skull formed like a sonic supernova, driven by decades of pure metal instinct.
The band tracked both the LP and EP at Band Mother Recording with none other than Michael Sabatini (Attacker) behind the board. The final mastering touch came courtesy of legendary engineer Alan Douches (West West Side Music), whose resume reads like a metal hall of fame: Aerosmith, Obituary, Nile, The Ramones, Dying Fetus, and beyond.
Bastard Skull and WormHoleDeath now stand united in a shared mission: to tear through boundaries and bring unfiltered thrash metal to fans around the globe. Get ready.
Tracklist
1. Bastard Skull
2. After The Plague
3. Time is the Destroyer
4. Beyond The Fray
5. Iconoclast
6. The Last Death
7. Catch Kill Release
8. Chaos Order
Bonus Tracks:
9. More Dread
10. Impalement
11. Raw Nerve
Pre-save "Bastard Skull": https://orcd.co/bastardskull
Pre-save "More Dread" EP: https://orcd.co/moredread
www.facebook.com/people/BastardSkull
Formed in 2002, Colombia’s REVENGE have been keeping it true – and consistently – for a very long time now. While their home country continues to have a true metal renaissance, REVENGE have been there from the very beginning, pioneering the resurgence of classic metal sounds over the course of their sizable discography and steady touring across South America and even the United States. In fact, in 2018, REVENGE became the only South American band invited to the 70,000 Tons of Metal cruise festival.
Like clockwork, every couple years do REVENGE return to the full-length front, and they now present a
worldwide edition of Night Danger. The Colombians’ tenth(!) album to date, Night Danger rips and races with class and craft – the kind that REVENGE have been forging in steel for time eternal. On the whole, Night Danger is a speed metal record, but one imbued with a prominent sense of classic heavy metal. Put another way, think of how bands like Judas Priest, Riot, and Manowar – and then Running Wild, Helloween, and Razor right after – took traditional metal and juiced it up just enough to make it truly METAL and sometimes speed metal, and there in that rarefied territory will you find REVENGE. Of course, if you want galloping, adrenaline-pumping TRUE speed metal, Night Danger is about as paradigmatic as it comes: completely classic and also contemporary. This is the ultimate REVENGE!
Line-up:
Esteban "Hellfire" Mejía - Vocals, Guitars
Hell Avenger - Drums
Night Crawler - Guitars
Camilo Hernandez - Bass
From Medellin, Colombia
Artwork:
Crhistian Giuseppe López Zapparrata
Release date:
17th October
Tracklist1 Black Sight
2 Night Danger
3 The Hammers Fall
4 Soldier's Heart
5 Misty Night
6 The Devil Race
7 Desire from Pain
8 Crushing Death
Release info:
Regular LP edition on black vinyl, with insert, poster, sticker, postcard and download code.
Special LP edition on oxblood vinyl, with insert, poster, sticker, postcard, download code and patch.
CD with sticker and obi.
www.dyingvictims.com
https://dyingvictimsproductions.bandcamp.com/
French
one-man instrumental black metal project SOUILLÉ has
released the official video for "QU’ÉTOUFFENT TES FIDÈLES
ARCHANGES", a tense and visceral track from the upcoming LP L’ODEUR
DU MÉPRIS, out 10 October 2025 via Wormholedeath."Qu’étouffent tes fidèles archanges" is a piece of stark emotional weight, a soundscape where beauty and brutality coexist. Souillé’s distinctive style channels human despair and inner torment, transforming them into an unflinching instrumental narrative. Through aching melodies and corrosive riffs, the track digs beneath the surface, confronting the question: “What is stifling your faithful archangels?”
The video pairs the music’s crushing intensity with an equally unsettling visual atmosphere, amplifying its themes of isolation, fragility, and spiritual suffocation.
About Souillé
Souillé is the creation of a French multi-instrumentalist whose work sits between black metal’s harsh extremity and the immersive textures of atmospheric post-black. The project’s identity is defined by melancholy and anxiety, weaving melodic flights into an aura that is both mystical and raw. Souillé’s music lives in the space between depressive poetry and relentless darkness — a place where listeners can confront their own shadows.
www.youtube.com/@Souille.
www.facebook.com/Souillé
From November 6th to 27th, 4BanneD will perform in Portugal, Spain, France, Luxembourg, Germany, and the Netherlands, delivering a relentless onslaught of crushing riffs, neck-breaking thrash, and uncompromising death metal. This tour promises more than a concert—it’s a battlefield.
Stream
"Sanatorium": https://orcd.co/sanatoriumalbumVideos:
War Blood Death: https://youtu.be/YvrFD7da-zI
Night of Sacrifice: https://youtu.be/OS3PS3VayQs
About
Formed in 2015, the metal band 4BanneD features Alex Maramaldo (vocals, guitar), Icaro Cavalcante (guitar, backing vocals), Hewerson Freitas (bass, backing vocals), and Bosco Larcerda (drums). Drawing inspiration from Death and Thrash Metal pioneers like Sepultura, Testament, and Vader, their music blends aggression with thought-provoking, English-language lyrics.
Their debut album, "Sanatorium," explores dark themes such as depression, schizophrenia, war, and oppression. Produced by Rafael Augusto Lopes (Crypta, Torture Squad) and Andre Zaza Hernandes (Angra, Andre Matos), the album was recorded at Casanegra studio in São Paulo, Brazil.
www.youtube.com/@4banned
www.facebook.com/4banned
Hi
everybody,Petr from Parat Productions, Czech Republic, here. 2 new titles
released by PAŘÁT PRODUCTIONS on Monday
25.8. Both editions are "my" favorite recordings.Two demos from the 1990s by Czech death/grind masters AGGRESSIVE TYRANTS and an album by Slovak death/doom legend THALARION in a beautiful digipak as a gift for his 25th birthday.
AGGRESSIVE TYRANTS (gore/grind)
The Gore Grind Nineties /re-edition 2025 - standard jewel box/
Music and more info on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HgZi__dUFpg&t=263s
THALARION (death/doom)
Four Elements Mysterium /25th Anniversary Edition - digipak/
Music and more info on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=or8wE_0B7Z8&t=1985s
You can order in the Paratshop https://paratshop.cz/
ABSCENCE - "ENIGMA"
Enigma is a concept album that chronicles the tragic and immortal love of two vampire women—bound by blood, betrayal, and devotion. It is a gothic love story steeped in myth and moonlight, told across nine long-form tracks that unfold like chapters in a dark epic. The album draws deeply from 90s black metal and gothic metal, yet carves a new identity through elaborate compositions, symphonic elements, layered vocal arrangements, and emotional depth. It rejects modern trends of minimalism, opting instead for grandeur, atmosphere, and unflinching storytelling.
Tracklist1. We Abandon Worldly Pearls
2. Under Moon’s Glance
3. Enigma
4. Secrets Confide
5. Silk & Shadows
6. Eternal Vows of Midnight
7. Cloak of Mind
8. Whispers of Eternity
9. Our Love Ignites
Formed four years ago, ABSCENCE channels the essence of 90s black metal and gothic metal into a modern yet uncompromising sound. Their music is an immersive experience—blending sorrow, fury, and romantic darkness into sprawling compositions that reject the confines of commercial expectation.
At its heart, ABSCENCE is a band devoted to emotional authenticity and artistic freedom. While the modern industry favors short, formulaic tracks, Abscence deliberately creates long-form songs with complex structures, weaving layered atmospheres and storytelling arcs that take listeners through entire emotional and conceptual landscapes.
With symphonic arrangements, melodic guitars, dual-vocal dynamics, and narrative-driven lyricism, the band creates a sonic world where brutality meets elegance.
https://www.youtube.com/@abscenceband
www.instagram.com/abscenceband
Rot Shrine is the solitary vision of a single madman whose passion for atmospherics and brutal music converge into a powerful and haunting project. The album merges blistering black metal ferocity with ethereal dungeon synth landscapes, adding an evocative layer of tänzelcore to form an expression unlike anything else in the genre today.
The artist, Maggaroth, has this to say:
«Rot Shrine is one of my solo projects. It is Tanzelcore, Dungeon synth and Raw black metal all mixed together. I wanted to make something that people have never heard before, and make it be fun and have a humorous spin to it. The album process was pretty difficult as I do all the instruments and vocals myself. This is my biggest project yet with Rot Shrine.»
Tracklist1. Death to the King of Salem
2. Who Locked The Front Door
3. Dungeon Crawling Through The End
4. 2006 Ghosts Haunting The Attic
5. Hanging A Witch In The Town Square
6. Fuck The Pope
7. A Cup of Blood
8. The Squire And The Mouse
9. Fuck It Johnny, Kill That Bastard
10. Order of the High Court
11. Shh TipToe He Might Hear You
12. Timmy Tiles Walks
13. Haunting Memories of a Ghosts Past
https://www.polypus.no/
Shane
wrote, performed, recorded, mixed, and mastered every note on the album. Known
originally as a bassist, Shane has expanded into a full-fledged
multi-instrumentalist, crafting every soundscape on APHOTIC | LIMINAL | NIHIL.
Featuring harsh vocals that add a visceral edge to the album’s weighty themes,
the music traverses a spectrum of crushing heaviness and delicate, otherworldly
textures.The digital EP's release date is 05 September 2025.
With a legacy of fearless sonic experimentation, Shane Lentz continues to push boundaries. His previous solo albums—The Hollowing Abyss (2024), The Solitude of Discovery (2021), and Reverse Horizons (2014)—cemented his role as a bold voice in the underground metal scene.
Beyond his solo work, Shane has contributed to acclaimed bands including Kamikabe, Ys, and Cabaret Runaway, and made his mark on Jeff Loomis’ 2012 Billboard-charting album Plains of Oblivion. Now, with APHOTIC | LIMINAL | NIHIL, Shane delivers his most personal and ambitious work yet—a haunting meditation on nothingness.
www.youtube.com/shanelentz
www.facebook.com/shanelentzofficial
Melbourne,
Australia – Extreme metal phenomenon MONOLIYTH has
unveiled the official music video for their track “KILLING FLOOR”, taken
from their critically acclaimed album "HE WHO KILLS",
out now worldwide via Wormholedeath Records.Regarding the track, the band shared:
"The Killing Floor, was the last track written on the He Who Kills Album, and was put together pretty much last minute. Although it’s more of a verse-chorus-verse structured song, it turned out to be definitely one of the most brutal and memorable tracks on the Album.”
Directed and edited by Robert Brens and produced by Black Cow Productions, the video perfectly captures Monoliyth’s ferocious sound and dark energy.
Listen or purchase here: https://orcd.co/hwkalbum
Previous videos:
HE WHO KILLS: https://youtu.be/P-VuI_Pzmk8
EXCISED UNBORN: https://youtu.be/Ug-TkP9MGY0
Monoliyth:
Andrew Parkinson – Vocalist
Mick Barr – Rhythm / Lead Guitars
Zakk Barr – Rhythm / Lead Guitars
Jake Mackin – Bass
Tim Wright – Drums
About:
Formed in 1998 by guitarist Mick Barr in Melbourne, MONOLIYTH has maintained a relentless dedication to extreme music across decades. Evolving from classic thrash to old-school death metal with hints of technical death, their music delivers aggressive, complex, and boundary-pushing compositions.
He Who Kills explores the darker side of humanity, focusing on the psychology of serial killers as a lens into depravity, rather than specific historical events. The album blends pounding rhythms, menacing instrumentation, unnerving tension, and cathartic release, fueled by guttural vocals and diminished harmonies. Drawing influence from thrash legends like Kreator, Metallica, Megadeth, and death metal icons such as Morbid Angel, Suffocation, and Death, MONOLIYTH crafts a sonic assault that is uniquely their own.
www.youtube.com/@monoliythofficial6677
www.facebook.com/Monoliyth
NEWS 23.8.2025
Heute gibt’s mal wieder ein ganz kleines Update in Sachen
metallischer Unterhaltungsmucke .
KOURISTUS – „ MIELEN JA MAAILMAN RAPPIO“
THE RITUAL CLIQUE – „ TOTAL HADES“
https://www.facebook.com/mario.klein.961/
Hallo Freunde, das erste Teaser Video ist da. DARKNESS UND FRIENDS. Fast 20 Genregrößen spielen im Video mit.https://youtu.be/2fV-yUyDHEo?si=1y6p5z5ps2fTy9by
Viele Grüße und vielen Dank. Greets Darkness
Asheville (NC) - Blackvapor/Black Metal duo, HELLIR, have released new EP, HOLLOW MOON: PRECURSOR!
Hollow Moon: Precursor is the first release in a trilogy of EPs that will collectively comprise the band's first full-length album, Hollow Moon. Hollow Moon: Precursor is an evolution of Hellir’s atmosphere venturing into a broader range of sounds. With everything from extremely heavy break downs, electronic breaks, classical piano, and fusion, there’s a lot of new territory to explore. Or to boldly go where no one has gone before……
FFO: Ulcerate, Alcest, Dark
Castle, Isahn, Asagraum, Humanity’s Last Breath
Stream/purchase Hollow Moon: Precursor at:
https://hellir.bandcamp.com/album/hollow-moon-precursor
https://www.youtube.com/@_hellir
Track Listing:
1. Ishimura
2. Firespray
3. Spiral
4. Below
Credits:
Drums: Dylan Webb.
Guitar solo in "Spiral:" Harlon McCargar.
All other music, lyrics, engineering, mixing, mastering: Daniel Shaneyfelt.
Artwork: Harlon McCargar.
Bio:
Hellir was founded in 2023 as a solo project by Daniel Shaneyfelt as a way to experiment with ideas that didn’t suit other projects. He released the first Hellir record Wheel of Ghosts in 2024, which blends elements of black metal, 80s synth pop, vapor wave, thall, and cinematic music.
Soon after recording Wheel of Ghosts, Hellir welcomed Dylan Webb on drums, helping push the duo’s sound into heavier and more
technical territory.
Hellir translates to "Cave" in the Old Norse language.
https://linktr.ee/_hellir
Riyl: early Gehenna, Odium, Emperor, Hecate Enthroned, Taake, Old Man’s Child, Ancient, Dimmu Borgir, Abigor, Covenant, Forefather
Formed by anonymous musicians from long-running and acclaimed black metal bands, Achathras are a new project celebrating the early to late-90s European black metal sound. Their debut album, "A Darkness of the Ancient Past", will be released on 30 September via Cult Never Dies.
Cult Never Dies aims to celebrate the past and present of extreme and underground metal. While many newer bands claim to draw upon "true" and "old school" black metal, this often involves recycling the template set by early 90s Norwegian acts. Achathras offers a resurrection of the values from the early to late-90s European black metal scene, a period when aggressive riffs, atmospheric songwriting, caustic vocals, and otherworldly synth work provided an alternative to the mainstream.
The band's debut album can be described as epic and at times melodic. The songwriting recalls acts such as early Gehenna, Odium, Emperor, Hecate Enthroned, Obtained Enslavement, Taake, Old Man’s Child, Ancient, Dimmu Borgir, Abigor, Covenant, Forefather and Mork Gryning.
"A Darkness of the Ancient Past" is available to pre-order now via Cult Never Dies.
Tracklisting:
1. The Weaving Of The Worlds
2. Anointed With Moonfire
3. A Cerement Of Flame
4. Emanation Of Chaos
5. Melancholy Wanderer
6. The Curse Of Supremacy
7. The Despiser Triumphant
8. A Lamenting Presence
9. The Uttermost Cold
https://www.cultneverdies.com/
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61576909640662
Label: Road To Masochist
Release date: september 26th 2025
Genre: D-beat Hardcore Thrash Punk
For fans of: Broken Bones | D.R.I. | Extreme Noise Terror | Cyness
In your world of manicured lawns and polite conversation, of averted gazes, upturned noses and disdain for those without a matching silver spoon, I am the vermin in your cellar. I am the blood on your ball gown. I am the screaming, spitting rat that will not toe the line, that will never bend the knee or bow my head in shame…
Blasting out of Leicester, UK Feral State are an adrenaline infused speedball of rage, defiance, attitude and riffs. Having previously fired out a string of split releases and a self titled debut album which had Louder Than War declaring “this is how hardcore punk should sound”, it’s time for album number two – II. If anyone was expecting an easing up on the pace, a gentler, more welcoming sound or diversions into jazzy, prog rock territories then you clearly haven’t been listening… A more than appropriate air raid siren welcomes us to II, which kicks off with first single ‘Concrete’ - and ‘kicks off’ is definitely the appropriate phrase here. A gritty guitar sound, a furious vocal attack, breathless, head-caving drums…this is Feral State but even better than before! The tracks come at you fast and hard, ‘Constant Terror’ demanding movement and delivering an incredible rush, ‘Slow Decay’ with its brief guitar solo like a snarl of barbed wire, ‘Scab’, incandescent with rage and fury, ‘Nuclear’ which opens with an absolutely savage riff before simply exploding…utterly blistering, so adrenalized your heart could burst. What Feral State have delivered with II is more than how hardcore punk should sound…it’s so right, so defining, it's dirt under the fingernails, blood in the mouth, life affirming power. It’s the exhilarating, cathartic thrill of the pit captured forever. When the thrashing rage of ‘Survival Game’ is unleashed you’ll either be destroying everything around you in a blissful berserker state, or be pinned back in your chair grinning through the violent velocity. II is an album that burns with the spirit of the past, but never sounds anything less than vital, vibrant and rampantly relevant.
With a sound so raw, real and untamed it could sink its stained and broken teeth into your face, thanks to the recording, mixing and mastering of Ian Boult (Shrykull, Mage, Foul Body Autopsy etc) and some stunning cover art from the brilliant Stonegeist that captures the essence of this incendiary band, II will be released by Road To Masochist on September 26th, on vinyl and digital formats. You cannot afford to miss this one.
Line-up:
Joe Lander - Vocals
Marcus Green - Drums
Christian Nurse - Guitar
Fran Fearon - Bass
https://www.facebook.com/roadtomascochist/
https://www.facebook.com/FeralState666
Fully formed in 2024, PRECIOUS BLOOD brings together three veterans of the NYC scene - AJ – guitar, vocals (Jesus Knevil, Snake Canyon), Dave Kramer – bass, vocals (Blood Feast, Suaka, Stanley), and Grace Perez – drums, vocals (The Wickedexorcist). The band’s shared love of doom and underground metal is expressed in an unholy concoction of rum-soaked riffs, brutal lyrics, and mystical tribal sounds.
With a signature sound best described as Blackened Caribbean Doom, PRECIOUS BLOOD delivers a unique blend of doom and thrash metal influenced tone, mixed with lyrical themes that draw profound inspiration from the enduring spirit of the Caribbean, shaped by brutal history of colonization, unwavering resilience of its people, and exploration of the darker aspects of human existence, including death, contemplation of mortality and the complexities of human suffering.
Check out the music video for “Bludgeoned & Charred,” the first single off False Prophets, at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qDPUJ8T5RBg
False Prophets is set for release on October 29.
For fans of monstrous riffs, horror-inspired visuals, and genre-bending metal.
Tracklist:
1) False Prophets
2) Bludgeoned & Charred
3) Footsteps of Babylon
4) Shadow of the Cross
5) Cemetery Burn
6) Old Man Abbadon
7) El Muerte
8) Whore’s Grave
False Prophets was recorded and mixed by Joe Hogan at Captain’s Cove Catskills Studios with mastering and additional engineering by AJ Tissian (The Wave Lab). The album was produced by Joe Hogan and PRECIOUS BLOOD. Album cover photo by Mia. Cover layout by PRECIOUS BLOOD.
Stream more from PRECIOUS BLOOD at https://preciousblood2.bandcamp.com/
Line-Up:
AJ - guitar, vocals
Grace Perez - Drums, Vocals
Dave Kramer - Bass, Vocals
https://linktr.ee/preciousbloodband
Label: Apocalyptic Witchcraft
Release date: october 24th 2025
Genre: Drone/Death/Doom Metal
For fans of: Sunrot | Azell | Evoken | Khanate
“There will be no curiosity, no enjoyment of the process of life. All competing pleasures will be destroyed. But always… there will be the intoxication of power… the sensation of trampling on an enemy who is helpless. If you want a picture of the future, imagine a boot stamping on a human face - forever. ”
- George Orwell, 1984
I used to have words I wanted to say, opinions I wanted to voice. I believed fervently in right and wrong, in a morality that gave meaning to all I did. I used to have thoughts about…about…so many things. I know I stood for something and against something. But it has all drained away; down the tubes, through the wires, into the watching mechanical eyes. I am an empty vessel yet I make no noise. All is as it should be. I must sleep now. I’m not meant to be awake. I must sleep now…
Old Year have existed since 2017, initially as a two piece, in the murky shadows of the Boise, Idaho underground music scene…behind closed doors, a rumour, almost a secret. But in 2021, their line-up fleshed out to a trio, the band crawled out from their cellar stronghold into a post lockdown world and on to the stage, unleashing the insidious horror of the droning doom death that had sustained them in their isolation. In 2023 an eponymous 10 minute single became their first release – an immersion into the slow death of humanity. An ocean away Apocalyptic Witchcraft were drawn to the “uniquely desolate voice” of Old Year and now the first results of that new alliance are ready to be set loose.
No Dissent is a four track album of colossal weight, an agonised crawl through a parched, dystopian hellscape. ‘Death Frequency’ begins this trip into suffocating, bleak emotion…an insectile drone of guitars above slow, staggering drum beats carrying deep, suppurating vocal intonations – pronouncements of doom from a long dead throat. Will, desire, motivation and belief bleed slowly from your body, replaced by a black ichor of hopelessness fed into your veins to the sound of a scream of agony and despair, drawn out for eternity. Worlds die in the spaces between the chords of ‘Rotting Illusion’ and Old Year tighten their grip around your spirit, dragging you deeper into their claustrophobic embrace. There’s no moment to breathe as you slide into the maw of ‘Mechanical Birth’ where the threat becomes more direct, more immediate. This track, this movement in this grand symphony of suffering, is not content to let you drown. It moves towards you with hooks in hand…inescapable. And finally ‘Lock Step’; so oppressive you feel yourself dissolving beneath the awesome mass of Old Year. When it’s all over movement feels impossible. It takes time for the shadow of Old Year to slip from your skin, for its hold on your mind to release. And you’re left with a hunger…an addiction to the lethargic torment you have just escaped.
Adorned in bleak and tortured artwork, No Dissent will be presented to the world by Apocalyptic Witchcraft on October 24th. A vision, a warning, a promise… asphyxiating and soul crushing. Approach Old Year’s gifts with care – the future is bleak indeed.
Presale link: https://orcd.co/apw052
Line-up:
Robert Taylor Roark – Guitars/Vocals
Skyler Rezendes - Bass
Jered Veeneman - Drums
https://www.facebook.com/apocalypticwitchcraftrecordings
The third strike from their upcoming full-length Inevitable Death, “Serpent of Chaos” conjures an apocalyptic vision where tradition crumbles and darkness reigns.
The band commented on the track:
"This was one of the first songs written for the album. Our previous album 'Path to Tartarus' had a lot of very technical songs, and I just wanted to write something more straightforward and catchy. The song evolved from there based on the feel of the intro riff, expanding and changing naturally as the song progressed. If you are familiar with other Evocatus songs, a dual guitar lead and big solo was a must. Once the music was completed, the lyrical theme was almost too obvious and basically wrote itself after a small amount of research."
Stream
the single: https://orcd.co/socsingle
About the video:
"The video idea was also very natural. We organised Gregoroth to produce the video for us and had a planning session to brainstorm ideas. One thing led to another, and a really solid plan was in place. On the actual day of shooting, there were quite a few obstacles that had to be overcome, but we got it done, and the final product speaks for itself!"
Video by @Gregoroth
Logo by Carlo Santos
'Serpent of Chaos' music and lyrics by Jones
Produced, mixed, and mastered by Ryan Huthnance - /emissarystudiosaustralia
Apophis - Kiki
Wanderer - Dean Benham
Costume Design - Kylie Ratcliffe
Snake - Sunny
Snake Handler - Mason Aurino
Crew - Nat Jones, Jim Huthnance
Pre-save Inevitable Death: https://orcd.co/inevitabledeath
Emerging from the scorched battlefields of New South Wales, EVOCATUS are no strangers to sonic warfare. With a sound forged in the fires of thrash, melodic death, folk, and symphonic metal, the five-piece continue their crusade with Inevitable Death — a towering, blood-soaked successor to 2020’s Path to Tartarus.
Produced by Ryan Huthnance at Emissary Studios, this upcoming release is an unrelenting march through myth, fate, and fury — for fans of Kreator, Amon Amarth, and Machine Head, but delivered with the uniquely epic and sharpened blade that is unmistakably EVOCATUS.
www.youtube.com/@evocatusbandofficial
https://www.facebook.com/EvocatusBand
Sentient
Ruin is proud to announce that Seoul’s GAWTHROP are
about to return to reconsign the sub-genre of sludge metal to its most
resplendent and burdensome form with their forthcoming debut album "KUBOA",
a monumental death and doom-scarred feedback-worshiping monstrosity that will
stomp, crush and flatten the listener to death.
"Kuboa" has been teased by the always poignant extreme metal blog Toilet ov Hell, who in premiering the band’s new single “Hogweed” have remarked how Gawthrop “take you back to those first and second waves of sludge, when it all felt impossible and titanic, a form of as-yet unknown enmity and antipathy that touches something substratal in your sense of self“ - you can check out the track and the premiere https://toiletovhell.com/exclusive-track-premiere-gawthrops-hogweed/
The enigmatic South Korean amplifier-torture cult known as Gawthrop had already given the world a glimpse into their cryptic auditory horror through 2019’s self-titled and 2022’s "Jumbo" demo tapes (both remastered and re-released by Sentient Ruin as the "Deterioration" vinyl LP compilation in 2023), but what awaits the listener on the band's first official full-length offering titled is something so wretched and crushing that it will test the composure and impressionability of even the most unfazed skeptics. Across its grueling thirty six minutes "Kuboa" unravels a suffocating burial of downtuned auditory nihilism that will leave both die hard fans of sludge/doom and extreme metal enthusiasts in general alike in awe and overcome by the ghastly payload of absolute slow-crawling death they've just been crushed by. The legacy of pillars of the genre like Corrupted, Noothgrush, Coffins, and Meth Drinker lives on through seven epochal and genre-defining slabs of all-devouring subsonic auditory torment that restore sludge/doom to its most iconic and crowning glory.
"Kuboa" is slated for a September 19 2025 release on LP, CD, MC and digital formats worldwide via Sentient Ruin, with all formats and a brand new spread of on-demand merch now available for pre-order via all our channels.
Thank you as always for your time and attention given to our releases. Sincerely, Sentient Ruin
https://sentientruin.com/bands#/gawthrop
Listen/watch “Nikt Nie Wie” (“No One Knows”): https://youtu.be/WEJ9kIadbIs?si=XA3-5U6kl_gUKrhJ
The band explains the track:
“What can we expect?
Well, no one knows why we are here or what we are supposed to do with all this... So - create your own reality for your own self! This is what we think Miciński wanted to tell you about.
Building on his poem, we expanded his idea, and that’s the message behind the song “No One Knows.” The first stanza was written by the Poet himself - Tadeusz Miciński.
Pre-order the album: https://tinyurl.com/2j535tdw
Tracklist:
1. Córko Wichrów, Diabłów i Nocy (O Daughter of Winds, Devils and Night)
2. Kantylena (Cantilena)
3. Koniugacja (Conjugation)
4. Na próżno (In vain)
5. Nikt nie wie (No one knows)
6. Idzie Zmierzch (Dusk is falling)
7. Statek Głupców (The ship of Fools)
8. I-II-I-II (Buoyancy and falling)
As previously reported, the new album sees the band return to the esteemed Pagan Records roster, the label that released Narrenwind's first two records. Their last two albums were released via Ævil‘s Wheelwright Productions.
The band described "Gorzkie Plony" as "a return to the spirit of our inaugural work". The album was mixed and mastered by Haldor Grunberg at Satanic Audio. The artwork was completed by JRMR. The album also includes session drums by Anti-Christian (Doedsvangr, Beaten to Death, ex-Tsjuder).
https://www.pagan-records.com
https://www.facebook.com/narrenwind
Mammoth Lakes (CA) - Seven years since the release of their last full-length album, the Black/Death Metal swarm that is VALDUR return October 3 with GUILDED ABYSS on Bloody Mountain Records.
Get a taste with bonus track, "Waves of Boiling Water/Molten Meteors Pt. II," now at:
https://bloodymountainrecords.bandcamp.com/track/waves-of-boiling-water-molten-meteors-pt-ii-extra-track
Valdur is a distortion guild of the riff; musical merchants of the deep.
Obscure music for mellifluous minds.
The individuals of this abyssal congregation need only the desire to assemble and create the vibrations of aural alchemy for your aural pleasure.
Guilded Abyss will be available on digital, CD, cassette, and vinyl formats.
Note: Red-logo version of the album cover on CD only (pictured below).
Track
Listing:
1. Hailing Molten Meteors
2. Mangled and Rotting (Spiritus Mortuus)
3. Guilded Abyss
4. Doomed Pt.II
5. Drinking from the Chalice of Banishment
6. Stars of Belial
7. Waves of Boiling Water/Molten Meteors Part II (Bonus Track)
Credits:
Recorded at the Bloody Mountain Bunker 2023-2025.
Mixed / mastered by Matthew at Canyon Lodge Studios.
Cover illustration by devilisyourmaster.
Layout by BMR.
Produced by Matthew and BMR.
Dragon logo by: farronloathing.
Old Valdur logo by Valdur.
Nature photos by James Holland.
Line-up:
Vuke - Guitar
William - Bass
Jackson - Vocals
Matthew - Drums
Pre-order:
https://bloodymountainrecords.bandcamp.com/album/guilded-abyss
http://www.bloodymountainrecords.com/
RETCHING - “CHARMING THE DECOMPOSED”
Genre: old school/brutal
death metal
For fans of: Broken Hope, Cannibal Corpse, Fulci, Undeath, Mortician, Devourment
On only their debut release, Retching have found a way to present the gore-soaked, rotten, old school-inclined death metal sound that we all love with quality songwriting that elevates it beyond the nostalgic, aspiring bands of this ilk. It is what keeps the appeal from being diminished upon multiple listens and keeps the listener coming back for more as there's more than just simplified caveman-mosh death metal savagery on offer here. The songs, while accessible and laden with compelling hooks, are intricate and structured, and do a lot more before offering the much-desired dose of primal brutality. The influences too are assimilated very well from various death metal bands - this is no direct Cannibal Corpse or Suffocation clone; it bears elements as most such death metal bands do, but they've attempted to go about creating something delectable and effective in their own way, and to that extent this works well. There's no beating about the bush here - if you're into death metal that's heavy, catchy, and fun but also not completely senseless, Retching will make your day.
Line up
Latex - Oil drums and low end garrote
Mondo - Six string razor wire and erotic moans
Art by Slimeweaver
Track listing
1. Moonlight Perversions/Gorging on Ecstasy
2. Premature Decapitation
3. Shower Curtain Silhouette
4. Foaming
5. Vulgar Celluloid Trophy
6. Septic Entombment
7. Fetid Abattoir
8. Mortuary of Desire
Release date - August 22nd, 2025
https://www.facebook.com/transcendingobscurityrecords
https://retching-label.bandcamp.com/album/charming-the-decomposed
Finnish
one-man black metal band VALONTUOJA is set to unleash
the second album 'TULESTA SYNTYNYT' on November 14th 2025
via Inverse Records.
The first single 'YMPYRÄ JOKA SYÖ ITSEÄÄN' is unleashed today and it's available here: https://push.fm/fl/valontuoja-ympyra
The man behind Valontuoja, Jal'zoroth comments the single:
"From the depths of the withered forest, where roots bleed skyward and the dead sing through stone-choked lungs, emerges a hymn to entropy.
"Ympyrä Joka Syö Itseään" is a black metal descent into the sacred void, where silence turns inward, where gods remain unnamed, and where birth itself is only death in disguise. This is the sound of a frozen serpent devouring itself in slow ritual. This is hunger eternal. This is the forest that swallows all."
Biography:
Valontuoja, meaning "Bringer of Light" in Finnish, is the one-man black metal entity forged in the icy depths of Helsinki by the Jal'zoroth. Formed in 2024, Valontuoja channels the primordial essence of black metal, weaving a sonic tapestry that is both ferocious and hauntingly melodic. Valontuoja's soundscape is a maelstrom of raw, unyielding black metal fused with ethereal and melodic elements. Valontuoja conjures an atmosphere that is as brutal as it is beautiful, guiding listeners through the desolate realms of human despair and nature's unforgiving majesty.
Track list:
1. Palaneiden Kasvojen Maa
2. Ympyrä Joka Syö Itseään
3. Kameleontti
4. Aurinkoroihun Kirous
5. Välikappale
6. Asiat Jotka On Tähtiin Kirjoitettu
7. Sinä Vastaat Teoistasi
8. Korvessa On Kotini
9. Kun Kaikki Muu Vaikenee
Album cover by Vhan Artwork
Line-up:
Jal'zoroth - vocals, guitars, bass & drums
https://www.facebook.com/Valontuojablackmetal
https://valontuoja.bandcamp.com
Label: Grind To Death Records
Release date: september 5th 2025
Genre: Black/Thrash/Death Metal
For fans of: Lord Belial | Necrophobic | Marduk | Devastator
Beneath a pale moon the ravens speak of murder; of lives lost and spirits trapped and the injustice of their fate. Their harsh, cracked voices become a strange music, a lament that fills the night and is harmonised by the dusty whispers of the witches, a counterpoint of consolation and promises of blood. And the Nattravnen presides, conducting its strange choir of the old and the forgotten, soothing and inflaming as the threnody demands. And its eyes have seen the future that awaits many years along the way and it offers them a covenant. The world is growing dark…and darker it shall become.
Releasing their debut album, Until Eternity Calls, back in 1997, Korp have been a simmering presence on the underground metal scene for decades, their poisonous elixir of black, thrash and death metal a treasure to those who have found their way through the shadows to their domain. And now a fourth full length album of Korp’s unique sonic sorcery is about to be unleashed, a collection of invocations with a potency and power previously undreamt of…And Darker It Shall Become!
The silence is torn asunder by the thunder of opener ‘Blood Upon The Throne’, lightning unleashed across the sky. Riffs, rhythms, melodies and caustic vocals work together to draw you ever deeper into the dark and there’s an eerie atmosphere swirling between the notes, a sense of forbidden secrets glimpsed between the trees. Facing the full storm-blast force of the aptly named ‘Furious Tempest Rise’ the cunning shifts and twists in Korp’s song writing become ever more apparent; the touches of individuality that lift them high above the multitudinous legions. ‘Feast Upon The Spineless’ has already been released as a single, along with ‘Bloodstorms’ – a fantastic pairing of songs, as catchy as barbed wire, that will tear a live venue apart. Every song demands attention, from ‘Heaven Ablaze’ which epitomises the evocative nature of And Darker It Shall Become, the manner in which it fires the imagination and summons dark, haunting images, to the multifaceted beast that is album closer ‘Graced By Flames’ – a song that combines a fire and force that knocks you back in your seat with folkloric melody, jagged, venomous thrusts and driving rhythms. Rich in the sort of riffs that make a headbanging response mandatory, steeped in the sinister and led by an imperious, domineering vocal presence, And Darker It Shall Become is a masterpiece of black magic.
Adorned in the brilliantly atmospheric and evocative artwork of Balázs Pénzes of Grafit Hamu Artworks (Witcher, Vrag etc) And Darker It Shall Become will be released on CD and digital formats by Grind To Death Records on September 5th. Prepare for an onslaught of darkness!
Line-up:
Kenny Olsson - Guitars
Henke Westin - Guitars
Tomas Rosenborg - Bass
Peter Andersson - Drums
Erik Hillströms – Vocals
https://www.grindtodeathrecords.com/
https://www.facebook.com/korpmetal/
KATHODOS, a new experimental ritual dark ambient band, will release its debut album “PARASOMNIA: PAVOR NOCTURNUS” via Rune Serpent Europa on 28 October 2025. This release marks the first time the album will be widely available, as it was originally released digitally in the spring of 2024 on a now-defunct netlabel without any promotion. The CD will be a limited edition of 500 copies and will include a 4-page booklet.
Kathodos’ “Parasomnia: Pavor Nocturnus” is recommended for fans of Nurse With Wound, Coil and Current 93.
The band has unveiled a new music video for the track “A Memory Dwindles…”, via Side-Line Magazine, watch it here: https://www.side-line.com/kathodos-a-memory-dwindles-video/
Kathodos explains the story behind the track and video: “'A Memory Dwindles...' is a song about a person haunted by a horrifying memory of seeing a child falling off a rooftop. The person is in a state of despair and psychosis. The music video features footage from the 1920 silent film, The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari - the dark and disturbing imagery of the film fits the ambience of the song. It also features myself and Lavinia playing out the song's protagonist's pain from the memory that plagues him.”
Listen to the track on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/2MeMdGTCj6RPqDfmpHqz2A?si=d41358f8c55b4d03
“Parasomnia: Pavor Nocturnus” is meant to be experienced as a sequence of strange dreams. It comprises a listening journey of confusing, dark, beautiful, scary, comical, twisted, psychotic, and bizarre dreams. The album takes the listener on a dark and sometimes terrifying journey of strange voices, bizarre sounds, beautiful moments, maddening architecture, and intricate instrumentation. It is highly unique, making use of hypnotising drones, occult rituals, odd lyrics, and hidden meanings. Listeners will hear something new each time they play the album.
Kathodos, the man behind the project, conceptualised the band in 2019 as an "experiment in darkness". Having previously performed as a rock musician, he sought to create something darker. The album's atmosphere was conjured from the best fragments of his dreams and the worst fragments of his nightmares. The entire album was composed in the spring of 2021 after lying dormant for nearly two years. Following another period of latency, most of the instrumentation and vocals were recorded in the spring of 2022. A difficult period in late 2022 delayed the project until 2023, when the rest of the album was finally recorded. Lavinia was recruited in late 2023 to provide soprano, spoken word vocals, and guitar on a few tracks. Kathodos also produced, mixed, and mastered the album in late 2023 and early 2024. After gaining a strong following from the few people who happened upon the initial release, Kathodos signed with Rune Serpent Europa in 2025 to reach a wider audience.
Kathodos is a studio-only project and does not perform live. A second album is currently in the works. The band has also appeared on two official compilations released by Rune Serpent Europa: Laibach Tribut - Schlecht Und Ironisch, for which Kathodos covered the Laibach song "White Law" and Saturno Butto tribute “The Five Senses”, contributing the track "Death & Rebirth".
Pre-order the CD version of “Parasomnia: Pavor Nocturnus” via The Circle Music (worldwide distributor for this release): https://thecirclemusic.gr/product-category/distributed-stuff/?filter_artist-name=kathodos
Tracklist:
1. Phantom of the Throne Room
2. A Memory Dwindles…
3. …Window
4. The Dark Priests
5. Hanging Tree
6. Message Sent to Earth
Kathodos are:
Kathodos – all instrumentation, vocals, lyrics, sounds, composition, production, mixing and mastering
except:
Lavinia - soprano, spoken word and guitar
https://runeserpenteuropa.bandcamp.com/
https://www.facebook.com/runeserpenteuropa
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559439269587
DWELLING BELOW - “WEARISOME GUARDIANS”
Genre: Death/Doom Metal
For fans of : Hierarchies, Viande, Acausal Intrusion, Winter, Autopsy, Incantation
Line up
Jared Moran (Hierarchies, Acausal Intrusion, Occulsed) - Drums and vocals
Anthony Wheeler (Hierarchies) - Bass
Nicolas Turner (Hierarchies, Acausal Intrusion) - Guitar
Track listing
1. Wearisome Guardians
2. Unfolding Universe
3. Interlude
4. Termination Experiments
5. The Altar
6. Sacraments
Artwork by Alex Shadrin/Nether Temple Design
Official release date - October 31st, 2025
Dwelling Below are back with their mind-altering interpretation of dissonant, warped death/doom metal with a flair that only they are capable of doing. One would normally associate this style with music that's fairly straightforward and nothing that would particularly accelerate one's heartbeats save for the expected heaviness, but Dwelling Below's music sets off all kinds of medical beeps and alarms with their unpredictable and erratic approach. The interdimensional trajectories shoot off in different directions as the mass of the music keeps stomping and marching menacingly, getting closer with every beat as though to deal a final heart-stopping blow. Only they can lull the listener into a hypnotic, vulnerable state with their ponderous tunes and repetition for emphasis, and then bombard him with multiple angular riffs zipping through the flesh over the all-powerful roar of a subterranean demonic entity and even to the persistent wails of the foul, spiralling leads. Dwelling Below's music continues to be an exception in the style, even as the band evolves from the debut album to create something truly abominable albeit having a soul.
https://www.facebook.com/transcendingobscurityrecords
https://dwellingbelow.bandcamp.com/album/wearisome-guardians
For fans of : Agents Of Abhorrence, Birdflesh, Burnt By The Sun, Cannibal Corpse, Captain Cleanoff, Carcass, Cryptopsy, Death, The Drip, Exhumed, Fulgora, Gridlink, Hayaino Daisuki, Impaled, Lock Up, Morbid Angel, Murder Construct, Napalm Death, Nasum, Pig Destroyer, P.L.F., Rotten Sound and Soilent Green.
Pressing info:
77 x White with Black Marbling
141 x Metallic Silver
Available for the first time ever on Vinyl!
Visceral Infection is the punishing debut album from northern New Jersey's Grindcore fiends ORGAN DEALER. Formed in a damp basement in June of 2013, ORGAN DEALER is a flash point of sound, 100% full speed and relentless mayhem! Visceral Infection is 20 intense minutes of pain, frustration, and relief... the sum of experiences only brought on by living in a place like NJ. This is REAL Grind with a Death Metal backbone and an honest representation of what fast, heavy music is when crammed into one tight space. Prepare yourself to have the back of your head splattered against the wall!
Listen to the single "KPC-OXA48" at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YrIXxnzNl_U
Tracklisting:
1. Intro
2. KPC-OXA48
3. No Answer
4. Piss And Gasoline
5. The Pear Of Anguish
6. Festering Maze
7. Anencephaly
8. Consumed
9. Black Dolphin
10. The Creeper
11. Pyrophillia
12. Small Talk
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The
song comes off the long-awaited and fabled album "SUPREME DEDICATION
TO THE CRAFT IS FOREVER” (release date TBA).
Songwriter Nicholas Mendiola comments, “Dusk Skies Over The Dreaming Forests is the remembering; and the return to, and of, our wilderness. It is the Supreme Truth."
Ghost Cult Magazine presents the exclusive worldwide premiere of “Dusk Skies Over The Dreaming Forests.” Watch now at https://ghostcultmag.com/exclusive-video-premiere-none-shares-a-new-single-and-music-video-for-dusk-skies-over-the-dreaming-forests/
NONE is a personal, spiritual art form, a dedication to discovering the divine and eternal truth that is ourselves, brought to life and channeled by song writer Nicholas Mendiola. NONE is the eternal version of himself, his mission and purpose being to discover himself as the true voice and host that NONE speaks through.
Identifying his art as ‘The Dark Gospel’, while musically inspired by elements of black metal, neo-folk, industrial, dark ambient and art noise, this exploration of a range of forms has arrived at a sound that is unique, immersive and in equal measure both chaotic and beautiful. With a rawness of emotion and composition, NONE is as much a journey for the songwriter as it is for the listener. The Dark Gospel transcends and goes beyond music, it is a source and a place of somewhere deeply personal and spiritual.
Coming from a background as a part of Plague Phalanx, occult rock act Thangorodrim and Awakened Abyss, NONE evolved into a solo act with Nicholas as the main songwriter, vocalist and acoustic guitarist, backed by session players John Schuler and Adam Anthony Ordoñez on drums.
Together the musicians have created an astounding album that conveys the primal rage of black metal contrasted with stark contrasts of light and darkness, resplendent with the rawness of nature and the rage and conviction of the songwriters pure essence.
https://www.facebook.com/nonedarkfolk
Label: Xtreem MusiC
Release date: october 21st 2025
Genre: Death Metal
For fans of: Bolt Thrower | Immolation | Autopsy | Funebrarum
Within the vaulted chambers of this vast mausoleum, this edifice of tortured architecture and grotesque adornments, I stand before the tomb, its resolute stone slabs thickly wrapped in the dust of centuries. And though all is silent, only my own breathing breaking the sacred stillness like a sacrilegious intrusion upon this unholy sanctum, I can sense its presence - the aura of ancient ineffable evil, dead and yet undying. A spirit climbing the countless steps from death, to sleep…to awakening!
Spawned in the fetid breeding ground of the nascent New York/New Jersey death metal scene in the dying embers of the ‘80s – first as Mortuary before adopting the Deteriorot moniker – Deteriorot are a part of the very fabric of death metal, intrinsic to its essential essence. Each release to bear their name is a reminder of the rotten heart of what has become a fragmented genre…and the time has come for another outpouring of horror and decay, the time has come for Awakening! Deteriorot’s fourth full length album is a blend of vehement velocity and megalithic riffs, guitar lines imbued with evil and an atmosphere of skin crawling menace. The songs feel like ancient, weatherworn ruins, shaped by the passing ages – uncompromising and impervious to the insidious workings of trends, tastes and fashions. From the war torn and primal ‘In Battle To Survive’ with its cascading drum fills, to the shambling, rotten riffs of ‘Horrors In An Everlasting Nightmare, Deteriorot preside over their blood drenched field of battle like primordial gods of death. ‘Winter Moon’ possesses an arsenal of riffs that could vaporize the world and a closing solo like the screams of tormented souls, ‘In Silence’ is gargantuan, a regal procession for the tarnished majesty of the lord of rot and ruin and ‘The Spirit’ is a rampaging metallic monster that delivers us to the final benediction of ‘To Sleep’, where the beast returns to its tomb. With Awakening, Deteriorot have delivered another magnificent pronouncement of doom, another unquestionable outpouring of dark power and destruction.
Armed with a guitar tone to shake the earth and some classic death metal artwork, Awakening will be unleashed by Xtreem Music on October 21st – on CD, 12"LP, Cassette & Digital formats. The Deteriorot legend continues...never forget, that only death is real.
Line-up:
Paul Zavaleta - Vocals/Guitar
James Goetz - Drums
Travis Meredith - Bass
Arthur Reid – Guitars
https://www.xtreemmusic.com/
https://www.facebook.com/Deterior
DROFNOSURA – “RITUAL OF SPLIT TONGUES”
Genre - Blackened/atmospheric
sludge/post-metal
For fans of - Blut aus Nord, Devenial Verdict, Eibon, Amenra, Lurk, Isis, Pillar of Light, The Angelic Process
Drofnosura from Canada are a strange beast and they're comfortable in their own iridescent, translucent skin. They have taken elements from multiple styles such as sludge, doom, black, and even post metal, finely ground them, and used the material to sculpt a new body entirely. The influences are not as distinct any more but the entity nonetheless is able to shape-shift and display the tendencies of those styles. The movement is whimsical, rhythmic, and elegant and the listener is left enraptured by it all. With songs going on for over 15 minutes, they do quite a lot in its duration, languidly traversing various realms, putting the emphasis on creating a meditative, transcendent atmosphere more than anything else. The music naturally evolves within each of the songs as they progress, and it isn't fatiguing just because it's done in such an intuitive manner. "Ritual of Split Tongues" is an astounding album where multiple influences converge to create music that's at once expansive, stirring, and dissonant, and lingers on in the mind for longer than one would think.
Line up
W.L.F. - Guitars, Vocals, Synthesizers
D.A.S. - Drums & Percussion, Vocals, Synthesizers
M.A.D. - Bass, Vocals, Synthesizers
Artwork by Dusty Ray Art
Track listing
1. Selection of a Corpse
2. Kapala Kriya
3. The Ritual of Split Tongues
4. ἐγείρω
5. The Well of Seven Heads
6. Desounen
Official release date - October 24th, 2025
https://www.facebook.com/transcendingobscurityrecords
https://www.facebook.com/Drofnosura
FINAL
COIL are
proud to present their latest album, THE WORLD WE INHERITED,
on limited edition, black splatter vinyl. Specifically remastered for a vinyl
release by studio legend Russ Russell (who also produced the original
album), and with updated artwork from Andy Pilkington, this new edition is
strictly limited to 100 copies. Additionally, as a thank you to the fans, Final
Coil have dug into their archives to offer up a special EP of previously
unreleased material including a live show captured in their home town of Leicester,
two tracks demoed for the album but not included in the final track list, and
two work-in-progress tracks providing insight into the creative process behind
the album. Lovingly mixed and mastered by Final Coil frontman Phil Stiles,
this unique appendix to the acclaimed album comes as a high-quality download
and will be available with the limited edition vinyl and as part of the
remastered The World We Inherited digital package. The World We Inherited
returns, bigger and better than ever, on December 5th.
Pre-order your copy of the limited vinyl edition of The World We Inherited with exclusive bonus content and The World We Inherited remastered digital package here:
https://finalcoilrock.bandcamp.com/
Bonus content track listing:
1 - The Last Battle (Live at Firebug)
2 - Scattered Dust (Live at Firebug)
3 - Keeping Going ((Live at Firebug)
4 - Chemtrails (Live at Firebug)
5 - Failed Light (Live at Firebug)
6 - Narcissist (Live at Firebug)
7 - Endgame (Live at Firebug)
8 - Evoking History (Previously Unreleased / Demo)
9 - Self-Reflection (Previously Unreleased / Demo)
10 - Humanity (Demo)
11 - Stay With Me (Demo)
Final Coil will be launching the expanded vinyl edition of The World We Inherited with a headline show at The Black Heart in London's Camden Town - the same venue where they launched the initial release of The World We Inherited back in January 2024. Joining Final Coil will be The River, performing a special acoustic set, Hats Of Gentlemen It's Adequate and special guests Opensight.
Launch show tickets are available here: https://dice.fm/partner/the-black-heart-uk/event/7d7ywv
https://www.facebook.com/finalcoil
DISTORTA
- "DEADMAN" (EP)
Following their 2024 debut Devil in the Dust, Deadman is the sound of a band hitting its stride—fusing thrash, groove, death, and power metal into an explosive signature style. Massive riffs, pounding rhythms, and anthemic choruses you can shout ‘til your lungs give out—this is DISTORTA.
The EP was entirely recorded, mixed, and mastered by the band themselves, and shows a marked evolution in sound and precision.
Tracklist
1. When the War Is Over
2. The Reaper
3. Deadman
4. Longway
5. Deafening Sins
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NEWS 16.8.2025KOURISTUS – „ MIELEN JA MAAILMAN RAPPIO“
THE RITUAL CLIQUE – „ TOTAL HADES“
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Hallo Freunde, das erste Teaser Video ist da. DARKNESS UND FRIENDS. Fast 20 Genregrößen spielen im Video mit.https://youtu.be/2fV-yUyDHEo?si=1y6p5z5ps2fTy9by
Viele Grüße und vielen Dank. Greets Darkness
Asheville (NC) - Blackvapor/Black Metal duo, HELLIR, have released new EP, HOLLOW MOON: PRECURSOR!
Hollow Moon: Precursor is the first release in a trilogy of EPs that will collectively comprise the band's first full-length album, Hollow Moon. Hollow Moon: Precursor is an evolution of Hellir’s atmosphere venturing into a broader range of sounds. With everything from extremely heavy break downs, electronic breaks, classical piano, and fusion, there’s a lot of new territory to explore. Or to boldly go where no one has gone before……
FFO: Ulcerate, Alcest, Dark
Castle, Isahn, Asagraum, Humanity’s Last BreathStream/purchase Hollow Moon: Precursor at:
https://hellir.bandcamp.com/album/hollow-moon-precursor
https://www.youtube.com/@_hellir
Track Listing:
1. Ishimura
2. Firespray
3. Spiral
4. Below
Credits:
Drums: Dylan Webb.
Guitar solo in "Spiral:" Harlon McCargar.
All other music, lyrics, engineering, mixing, mastering: Daniel Shaneyfelt.
Artwork: Harlon McCargar.
Bio:
Hellir was founded in 2023 as a solo project by Daniel Shaneyfelt as a way to experiment with ideas that didn’t suit other projects. He released the first Hellir record Wheel of Ghosts in 2024, which blends elements of black metal, 80s synth pop, vapor wave, thall, and cinematic music.
Soon after recording Wheel of Ghosts, Hellir welcomed Dylan Webb on drums, helping push the duo’s sound into heavier and more
technical territory.
Hellir translates to "Cave" in the Old Norse language.
https://linktr.ee/_hellir
Riyl: early Gehenna, Odium, Emperor, Hecate Enthroned, Taake, Old Man’s Child, Ancient, Dimmu Borgir, Abigor, Covenant, Forefather
Formed by anonymous musicians from long-running and acclaimed black metal bands, Achathras are a new project celebrating the early to late-90s European black metal sound. Their debut album, "A Darkness of the Ancient Past", will be released on 30 September via Cult Never Dies.
Cult Never Dies aims to celebrate the past and present of extreme and underground metal. While many newer bands claim to draw upon "true" and "old school" black metal, this often involves recycling the template set by early 90s Norwegian acts. Achathras offers a resurrection of the values from the early to late-90s European black metal scene, a period when aggressive riffs, atmospheric songwriting, caustic vocals, and otherworldly synth work provided an alternative to the mainstream.
The band's debut album can be described as epic and at times melodic. The songwriting recalls acts such as early Gehenna, Odium, Emperor, Hecate Enthroned, Obtained Enslavement, Taake, Old Man’s Child, Ancient, Dimmu Borgir, Abigor, Covenant, Forefather and Mork Gryning.
"A Darkness of the Ancient Past" is available to pre-order now via Cult Never Dies.
Tracklisting:1. The Weaving Of The Worlds
2. Anointed With Moonfire
3. A Cerement Of Flame
4. Emanation Of Chaos
5. Melancholy Wanderer
6. The Curse Of Supremacy
7. The Despiser Triumphant
8. A Lamenting Presence
9. The Uttermost Cold
https://www.cultneverdies.com/
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61576909640662
Label: Road To MasochistRelease date: september 26th 2025
Genre: D-beat Hardcore Thrash Punk
For fans of: Broken Bones | D.R.I. | Extreme Noise Terror | Cyness
In your world of manicured lawns and polite conversation, of averted gazes, upturned noses and disdain for those without a matching silver spoon, I am the vermin in your cellar. I am the blood on your ball gown. I am the screaming, spitting rat that will not toe the line, that will never bend the knee or bow my head in shame…
Blasting out of Leicester, UK Feral State are an adrenaline infused speedball of rage, defiance, attitude and riffs. Having previously fired out a string of split releases and a self titled debut album which had Louder Than War declaring “this is how hardcore punk should sound”, it’s time for album number two – II. If anyone was expecting an easing up on the pace, a gentler, more welcoming sound or diversions into jazzy, prog rock territories then you clearly haven’t been listening… A more than appropriate air raid siren welcomes us to II, which kicks off with first single ‘Concrete’ - and ‘kicks off’ is definitely the appropriate phrase here. A gritty guitar sound, a furious vocal attack, breathless, head-caving drums…this is Feral State but even better than before! The tracks come at you fast and hard, ‘Constant Terror’ demanding movement and delivering an incredible rush, ‘Slow Decay’ with its brief guitar solo like a snarl of barbed wire, ‘Scab’, incandescent with rage and fury, ‘Nuclear’ which opens with an absolutely savage riff before simply exploding…utterly blistering, so adrenalized your heart could burst. What Feral State have delivered with II is more than how hardcore punk should sound…it’s so right, so defining, it's dirt under the fingernails, blood in the mouth, life affirming power. It’s the exhilarating, cathartic thrill of the pit captured forever. When the thrashing rage of ‘Survival Game’ is unleashed you’ll either be destroying everything around you in a blissful berserker state, or be pinned back in your chair grinning through the violent velocity. II is an album that burns with the spirit of the past, but never sounds anything less than vital, vibrant and rampantly relevant.
With a sound so raw, real and untamed it could sink its stained and broken teeth into your face, thanks to the recording, mixing and mastering of Ian Boult (Shrykull, Mage, Foul Body Autopsy etc) and some stunning cover art from the brilliant Stonegeist that captures the essence of this incendiary band, II will be released by Road To Masochist on September 26th, on vinyl and digital formats. You cannot afford to miss this one.
Line-up:
Joe Lander - Vocals
Marcus Green - Drums
Christian Nurse - Guitar
Fran Fearon - Bass
https://www.facebook.com/roadtomascochist/
https://www.facebook.com/FeralState666
Fully formed in 2024, PRECIOUS BLOOD brings together three veterans of the NYC scene - AJ – guitar, vocals (Jesus Knevil, Snake Canyon), Dave Kramer – bass, vocals (Blood Feast, Suaka, Stanley), and Grace Perez – drums, vocals (The Wickedexorcist). The band’s shared love of doom and underground metal is expressed in an unholy concoction of rum-soaked riffs, brutal lyrics, and mystical tribal sounds.
With a signature sound best described as Blackened Caribbean Doom, PRECIOUS BLOOD delivers a unique blend of doom and thrash metal influenced tone, mixed with lyrical themes that draw profound inspiration from the enduring spirit of the Caribbean, shaped by brutal history of colonization, unwavering resilience of its people, and exploration of the darker aspects of human existence, including death, contemplation of mortality and the complexities of human suffering.
Check out the music video for “Bludgeoned & Charred,” the first single off False Prophets, at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qDPUJ8T5RBg
False Prophets is set for release on October 29.
For fans of monstrous riffs, horror-inspired visuals, and genre-bending metal.
Tracklist:1) False Prophets
2) Bludgeoned & Charred
3) Footsteps of Babylon
4) Shadow of the Cross
5) Cemetery Burn
6) Old Man Abbadon
7) El Muerte
8) Whore’s Grave
False Prophets was recorded and mixed by Joe Hogan at Captain’s Cove Catskills Studios with mastering and additional engineering by AJ Tissian (The Wave Lab). The album was produced by Joe Hogan and PRECIOUS BLOOD. Album cover photo by Mia. Cover layout by PRECIOUS BLOOD.
Stream more from PRECIOUS BLOOD at https://preciousblood2.bandcamp.com/
Line-Up:
AJ - guitar, vocals
Grace Perez - Drums, Vocals
Dave Kramer - Bass, Vocals
https://linktr.ee/preciousbloodband
Label: Apocalyptic WitchcraftRelease date: october 24th 2025
Genre: Drone/Death/Doom Metal
For fans of: Sunrot | Azell | Evoken | Khanate
“There will be no curiosity, no enjoyment of the process of life. All competing pleasures will be destroyed. But always… there will be the intoxication of power… the sensation of trampling on an enemy who is helpless. If you want a picture of the future, imagine a boot stamping on a human face - forever. ”
- George Orwell, 1984
I used to have words I wanted to say, opinions I wanted to voice. I believed fervently in right and wrong, in a morality that gave meaning to all I did. I used to have thoughts about…about…so many things. I know I stood for something and against something. But it has all drained away; down the tubes, through the wires, into the watching mechanical eyes. I am an empty vessel yet I make no noise. All is as it should be. I must sleep now. I’m not meant to be awake. I must sleep now…
Old Year have existed since 2017, initially as a two piece, in the murky shadows of the Boise, Idaho underground music scene…behind closed doors, a rumour, almost a secret. But in 2021, their line-up fleshed out to a trio, the band crawled out from their cellar stronghold into a post lockdown world and on to the stage, unleashing the insidious horror of the droning doom death that had sustained them in their isolation. In 2023 an eponymous 10 minute single became their first release – an immersion into the slow death of humanity. An ocean away Apocalyptic Witchcraft were drawn to the “uniquely desolate voice” of Old Year and now the first results of that new alliance are ready to be set loose.
No Dissent is a four track album of colossal weight, an agonised crawl through a parched, dystopian hellscape. ‘Death Frequency’ begins this trip into suffocating, bleak emotion…an insectile drone of guitars above slow, staggering drum beats carrying deep, suppurating vocal intonations – pronouncements of doom from a long dead throat. Will, desire, motivation and belief bleed slowly from your body, replaced by a black ichor of hopelessness fed into your veins to the sound of a scream of agony and despair, drawn out for eternity. Worlds die in the spaces between the chords of ‘Rotting Illusion’ and Old Year tighten their grip around your spirit, dragging you deeper into their claustrophobic embrace. There’s no moment to breathe as you slide into the maw of ‘Mechanical Birth’ where the threat becomes more direct, more immediate. This track, this movement in this grand symphony of suffering, is not content to let you drown. It moves towards you with hooks in hand…inescapable. And finally ‘Lock Step’; so oppressive you feel yourself dissolving beneath the awesome mass of Old Year. When it’s all over movement feels impossible. It takes time for the shadow of Old Year to slip from your skin, for its hold on your mind to release. And you’re left with a hunger…an addiction to the lethargic torment you have just escaped.
Adorned in bleak and tortured artwork, No Dissent will be presented to the world by Apocalyptic Witchcraft on October 24th. A vision, a warning, a promise… asphyxiating and soul crushing. Approach Old Year’s gifts with care – the future is bleak indeed.
Presale link: https://orcd.co/apw052
Line-up:
Robert Taylor Roark – Guitars/Vocals
Skyler Rezendes - Bass
Jered Veeneman - Drums
https://www.facebook.com/apocalypticwitchcraftrecordings
The third strike from their upcoming full-length Inevitable Death, “Serpent of Chaos” conjures an apocalyptic vision where tradition crumbles and darkness reigns.
The band commented on the track:
"This was one of the first songs written for the album. Our previous album 'Path to Tartarus' had a lot of very technical songs, and I just wanted to write something more straightforward and catchy. The song evolved from there based on the feel of the intro riff, expanding and changing naturally as the song progressed. If you are familiar with other Evocatus songs, a dual guitar lead and big solo was a must. Once the music was completed, the lyrical theme was almost too obvious and basically wrote itself after a small amount of research."
Stream
the single: https://orcd.co/socsingleAbout the video:
"The video idea was also very natural. We organised Gregoroth to produce the video for us and had a planning session to brainstorm ideas. One thing led to another, and a really solid plan was in place. On the actual day of shooting, there were quite a few obstacles that had to be overcome, but we got it done, and the final product speaks for itself!"
Video by @Gregoroth
Logo by Carlo Santos
'Serpent of Chaos' music and lyrics by Jones
Produced, mixed, and mastered by Ryan Huthnance - /emissarystudiosaustralia
Apophis - Kiki
Wanderer - Dean Benham
Costume Design - Kylie Ratcliffe
Snake - Sunny
Snake Handler - Mason Aurino
Crew - Nat Jones, Jim Huthnance
Pre-save Inevitable Death: https://orcd.co/inevitabledeath
Emerging from the scorched battlefields of New South Wales, EVOCATUS are no strangers to sonic warfare. With a sound forged in the fires of thrash, melodic death, folk, and symphonic metal, the five-piece continue their crusade with Inevitable Death — a towering, blood-soaked successor to 2020’s Path to Tartarus.
Produced by Ryan Huthnance at Emissary Studios, this upcoming release is an unrelenting march through myth, fate, and fury — for fans of Kreator, Amon Amarth, and Machine Head, but delivered with the uniquely epic and sharpened blade that is unmistakably EVOCATUS.
www.youtube.com/@evocatusbandofficial
https://www.facebook.com/EvocatusBand
Sentient
Ruin is proud to announce that Seoul’s GAWTHROP are
about to return to reconsign the sub-genre of sludge metal to its most
resplendent and burdensome form with their forthcoming debut album "KUBOA",
a monumental death and doom-scarred feedback-worshiping monstrosity that will
stomp, crush and flatten the listener to death."Kuboa" has been teased by the always poignant extreme metal blog Toilet ov Hell, who in premiering the band’s new single “Hogweed” have remarked how Gawthrop “take you back to those first and second waves of sludge, when it all felt impossible and titanic, a form of as-yet unknown enmity and antipathy that touches something substratal in your sense of self“ - you can check out the track and the premiere https://toiletovhell.com/exclusive-track-premiere-gawthrops-hogweed/
The enigmatic South Korean amplifier-torture cult known as Gawthrop had already given the world a glimpse into their cryptic auditory horror through 2019’s self-titled and 2022’s "Jumbo" demo tapes (both remastered and re-released by Sentient Ruin as the "Deterioration" vinyl LP compilation in 2023), but what awaits the listener on the band's first official full-length offering titled is something so wretched and crushing that it will test the composure and impressionability of even the most unfazed skeptics. Across its grueling thirty six minutes "Kuboa" unravels a suffocating burial of downtuned auditory nihilism that will leave both die hard fans of sludge/doom and extreme metal enthusiasts in general alike in awe and overcome by the ghastly payload of absolute slow-crawling death they've just been crushed by. The legacy of pillars of the genre like Corrupted, Noothgrush, Coffins, and Meth Drinker lives on through seven epochal and genre-defining slabs of all-devouring subsonic auditory torment that restore sludge/doom to its most iconic and crowning glory.
"Kuboa" is slated for a September 19 2025 release on LP, CD, MC and digital formats worldwide via Sentient Ruin, with all formats and a brand new spread of on-demand merch now available for pre-order via all our channels.
Thank you as always for your time and attention given to our releases. Sincerely, Sentient Ruin
https://sentientruin.com/bands#/gawthrop
Listen/watch “Nikt Nie Wie” (“No One Knows”): https://youtu.be/WEJ9kIadbIs?si=XA3-5U6kl_gUKrhJ
The band explains the track:
“What can we expect?
Well, no one knows why we are here or what we are supposed to do with all this... So - create your own reality for your own self! This is what we think Miciński wanted to tell you about.
Building on his poem, we expanded his idea, and that’s the message behind the song “No One Knows.” The first stanza was written by the Poet himself - Tadeusz Miciński.
Pre-order the album: https://tinyurl.com/2j535tdw
Tracklist:1. Córko Wichrów, Diabłów i Nocy (O Daughter of Winds, Devils and Night)
2. Kantylena (Cantilena)
3. Koniugacja (Conjugation)
4. Na próżno (In vain)
5. Nikt nie wie (No one knows)
6. Idzie Zmierzch (Dusk is falling)
7. Statek Głupców (The ship of Fools)
8. I-II-I-II (Buoyancy and falling)
As previously reported, the new album sees the band return to the esteemed Pagan Records roster, the label that released Narrenwind's first two records. Their last two albums were released via Ævil‘s Wheelwright Productions.
The band described "Gorzkie Plony" as "a return to the spirit of our inaugural work". The album was mixed and mastered by Haldor Grunberg at Satanic Audio. The artwork was completed by JRMR. The album also includes session drums by Anti-Christian (Doedsvangr, Beaten to Death, ex-Tsjuder).
https://www.pagan-records.com
https://www.facebook.com/narrenwind
Mammoth Lakes (CA) - Seven years since the release of their last full-length album, the Black/Death Metal swarm that is VALDUR return October 3 with GUILDED ABYSS on Bloody Mountain Records.
Get a taste with bonus track, "Waves of Boiling Water/Molten Meteors Pt. II," now at:
https://bloodymountainrecords.bandcamp.com/track/waves-of-boiling-water-molten-meteors-pt-ii-extra-track
Valdur is a distortion guild of the riff; musical merchants of the deep.
Obscure music for mellifluous minds.
The individuals of this abyssal congregation need only the desire to assemble and create the vibrations of aural alchemy for your aural pleasure.
Guilded Abyss will be available on digital, CD, cassette, and vinyl formats.
Note: Red-logo version of the album cover on CD only (pictured below).
Track
Listing:1. Hailing Molten Meteors
2. Mangled and Rotting (Spiritus Mortuus)
3. Guilded Abyss
4. Doomed Pt.II
5. Drinking from the Chalice of Banishment
6. Stars of Belial
7. Waves of Boiling Water/Molten Meteors Part II (Bonus Track)
Credits:
Recorded at the Bloody Mountain Bunker 2023-2025.
Mixed / mastered by Matthew at Canyon Lodge Studios.
Cover illustration by devilisyourmaster.
Layout by BMR.
Produced by Matthew and BMR.
Dragon logo by: farronloathing.
Old Valdur logo by Valdur.
Nature photos by James Holland.
Line-up:
Vuke - Guitar
William - Bass
Jackson - Vocals
Matthew - Drums
Pre-order:
https://bloodymountainrecords.bandcamp.com/album/guilded-abyss
http://www.bloodymountainrecords.com/
RETCHING - “CHARMING THE DECOMPOSED”
Genre: old school/brutal
death metalFor fans of: Broken Hope, Cannibal Corpse, Fulci, Undeath, Mortician, Devourment
On only their debut release, Retching have found a way to present the gore-soaked, rotten, old school-inclined death metal sound that we all love with quality songwriting that elevates it beyond the nostalgic, aspiring bands of this ilk. It is what keeps the appeal from being diminished upon multiple listens and keeps the listener coming back for more as there's more than just simplified caveman-mosh death metal savagery on offer here. The songs, while accessible and laden with compelling hooks, are intricate and structured, and do a lot more before offering the much-desired dose of primal brutality. The influences too are assimilated very well from various death metal bands - this is no direct Cannibal Corpse or Suffocation clone; it bears elements as most such death metal bands do, but they've attempted to go about creating something delectable and effective in their own way, and to that extent this works well. There's no beating about the bush here - if you're into death metal that's heavy, catchy, and fun but also not completely senseless, Retching will make your day.
Line up
Latex - Oil drums and low end garrote
Mondo - Six string razor wire and erotic moans
Art by Slimeweaver
Track listing
1. Moonlight Perversions/Gorging on Ecstasy
2. Premature Decapitation
3. Shower Curtain Silhouette
4. Foaming
5. Vulgar Celluloid Trophy
6. Septic Entombment
7. Fetid Abattoir
8. Mortuary of Desire
Release date - August 22nd, 2025
https://www.facebook.com/transcendingobscurityrecords
https://retching-label.bandcamp.com/album/charming-the-decomposed
Finnish
one-man black metal band VALONTUOJA is set to unleash
the second album 'TULESTA SYNTYNYT' on November 14th 2025
via Inverse Records. The first single 'YMPYRÄ JOKA SYÖ ITSEÄÄN' is unleashed today and it's available here: https://push.fm/fl/valontuoja-ympyra
The man behind Valontuoja, Jal'zoroth comments the single:
"From the depths of the withered forest, where roots bleed skyward and the dead sing through stone-choked lungs, emerges a hymn to entropy.
"Ympyrä Joka Syö Itseään" is a black metal descent into the sacred void, where silence turns inward, where gods remain unnamed, and where birth itself is only death in disguise. This is the sound of a frozen serpent devouring itself in slow ritual. This is hunger eternal. This is the forest that swallows all."
Biography:
Valontuoja, meaning "Bringer of Light" in Finnish, is the one-man black metal entity forged in the icy depths of Helsinki by the Jal'zoroth. Formed in 2024, Valontuoja channels the primordial essence of black metal, weaving a sonic tapestry that is both ferocious and hauntingly melodic. Valontuoja's soundscape is a maelstrom of raw, unyielding black metal fused with ethereal and melodic elements. Valontuoja conjures an atmosphere that is as brutal as it is beautiful, guiding listeners through the desolate realms of human despair and nature's unforgiving majesty.
Track list:
1. Palaneiden Kasvojen Maa
2. Ympyrä Joka Syö Itseään
3. Kameleontti
4. Aurinkoroihun Kirous
5. Välikappale
6. Asiat Jotka On Tähtiin Kirjoitettu
7. Sinä Vastaat Teoistasi
8. Korvessa On Kotini
9. Kun Kaikki Muu Vaikenee
Album cover by Vhan Artwork
Line-up:
Jal'zoroth - vocals, guitars, bass & drums
https://www.facebook.com/Valontuojablackmetal
https://valontuoja.bandcamp.com
Label: Grind To Death RecordsRelease date: september 5th 2025
Genre: Black/Thrash/Death Metal
For fans of: Lord Belial | Necrophobic | Marduk | Devastator
Beneath a pale moon the ravens speak of murder; of lives lost and spirits trapped and the injustice of their fate. Their harsh, cracked voices become a strange music, a lament that fills the night and is harmonised by the dusty whispers of the witches, a counterpoint of consolation and promises of blood. And the Nattravnen presides, conducting its strange choir of the old and the forgotten, soothing and inflaming as the threnody demands. And its eyes have seen the future that awaits many years along the way and it offers them a covenant. The world is growing dark…and darker it shall become.
Releasing their debut album, Until Eternity Calls, back in 1997, Korp have been a simmering presence on the underground metal scene for decades, their poisonous elixir of black, thrash and death metal a treasure to those who have found their way through the shadows to their domain. And now a fourth full length album of Korp’s unique sonic sorcery is about to be unleashed, a collection of invocations with a potency and power previously undreamt of…And Darker It Shall Become!
The silence is torn asunder by the thunder of opener ‘Blood Upon The Throne’, lightning unleashed across the sky. Riffs, rhythms, melodies and caustic vocals work together to draw you ever deeper into the dark and there’s an eerie atmosphere swirling between the notes, a sense of forbidden secrets glimpsed between the trees. Facing the full storm-blast force of the aptly named ‘Furious Tempest Rise’ the cunning shifts and twists in Korp’s song writing become ever more apparent; the touches of individuality that lift them high above the multitudinous legions. ‘Feast Upon The Spineless’ has already been released as a single, along with ‘Bloodstorms’ – a fantastic pairing of songs, as catchy as barbed wire, that will tear a live venue apart. Every song demands attention, from ‘Heaven Ablaze’ which epitomises the evocative nature of And Darker It Shall Become, the manner in which it fires the imagination and summons dark, haunting images, to the multifaceted beast that is album closer ‘Graced By Flames’ – a song that combines a fire and force that knocks you back in your seat with folkloric melody, jagged, venomous thrusts and driving rhythms. Rich in the sort of riffs that make a headbanging response mandatory, steeped in the sinister and led by an imperious, domineering vocal presence, And Darker It Shall Become is a masterpiece of black magic.
Adorned in the brilliantly atmospheric and evocative artwork of Balázs Pénzes of Grafit Hamu Artworks (Witcher, Vrag etc) And Darker It Shall Become will be released on CD and digital formats by Grind To Death Records on September 5th. Prepare for an onslaught of darkness!
Line-up:
Kenny Olsson - Guitars
Henke Westin - Guitars
Tomas Rosenborg - Bass
Peter Andersson - Drums
Erik Hillströms – Vocals
https://www.grindtodeathrecords.com/
https://www.facebook.com/korpmetal/
KATHODOS, a new experimental ritual dark ambient band, will release its debut album “PARASOMNIA: PAVOR NOCTURNUS” via Rune Serpent Europa on 28 October 2025. This release marks the first time the album will be widely available, as it was originally released digitally in the spring of 2024 on a now-defunct netlabel without any promotion. The CD will be a limited edition of 500 copies and will include a 4-page booklet.
Kathodos’ “Parasomnia: Pavor Nocturnus” is recommended for fans of Nurse With Wound, Coil and Current 93.
The band has unveiled a new music video for the track “A Memory Dwindles…”, via Side-Line Magazine, watch it here: https://www.side-line.com/kathodos-a-memory-dwindles-video/
Kathodos explains the story behind the track and video: “'A Memory Dwindles...' is a song about a person haunted by a horrifying memory of seeing a child falling off a rooftop. The person is in a state of despair and psychosis. The music video features footage from the 1920 silent film, The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari - the dark and disturbing imagery of the film fits the ambience of the song. It also features myself and Lavinia playing out the song's protagonist's pain from the memory that plagues him.”
Listen to the track on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/2MeMdGTCj6RPqDfmpHqz2A?si=d41358f8c55b4d03
“Parasomnia: Pavor Nocturnus” is meant to be experienced as a sequence of strange dreams. It comprises a listening journey of confusing, dark, beautiful, scary, comical, twisted, psychotic, and bizarre dreams. The album takes the listener on a dark and sometimes terrifying journey of strange voices, bizarre sounds, beautiful moments, maddening architecture, and intricate instrumentation. It is highly unique, making use of hypnotising drones, occult rituals, odd lyrics, and hidden meanings. Listeners will hear something new each time they play the album.
Kathodos, the man behind the project, conceptualised the band in 2019 as an "experiment in darkness". Having previously performed as a rock musician, he sought to create something darker. The album's atmosphere was conjured from the best fragments of his dreams and the worst fragments of his nightmares. The entire album was composed in the spring of 2021 after lying dormant for nearly two years. Following another period of latency, most of the instrumentation and vocals were recorded in the spring of 2022. A difficult period in late 2022 delayed the project until 2023, when the rest of the album was finally recorded. Lavinia was recruited in late 2023 to provide soprano, spoken word vocals, and guitar on a few tracks. Kathodos also produced, mixed, and mastered the album in late 2023 and early 2024. After gaining a strong following from the few people who happened upon the initial release, Kathodos signed with Rune Serpent Europa in 2025 to reach a wider audience.
Kathodos is a studio-only project and does not perform live. A second album is currently in the works. The band has also appeared on two official compilations released by Rune Serpent Europa: Laibach Tribut - Schlecht Und Ironisch, for which Kathodos covered the Laibach song "White Law" and Saturno Butto tribute “The Five Senses”, contributing the track "Death & Rebirth".
Pre-order the CD version of “Parasomnia: Pavor Nocturnus” via The Circle Music (worldwide distributor for this release): https://thecirclemusic.gr/product-category/distributed-stuff/?filter_artist-name=kathodos
Tracklist: 1. Phantom of the Throne Room
2. A Memory Dwindles…
3. …Window
4. The Dark Priests
5. Hanging Tree
6. Message Sent to Earth
Kathodos are:
Kathodos – all instrumentation, vocals, lyrics, sounds, composition, production, mixing and mastering
except:
Lavinia - soprano, spoken word and guitar
https://runeserpenteuropa.bandcamp.com/
https://www.facebook.com/runeserpenteuropa
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559439269587
DWELLING BELOW - “WEARISOME GUARDIANS”
Genre: Death/Doom MetalFor fans of : Hierarchies, Viande, Acausal Intrusion, Winter, Autopsy, Incantation
Line up
Jared Moran (Hierarchies, Acausal Intrusion, Occulsed) - Drums and vocals
Anthony Wheeler (Hierarchies) - Bass
Nicolas Turner (Hierarchies, Acausal Intrusion) - Guitar
Track listing
1. Wearisome Guardians
2. Unfolding Universe
3. Interlude
4. Termination Experiments
5. The Altar
6. Sacraments
Artwork by Alex Shadrin/Nether Temple Design
Official release date - October 31st, 2025
Dwelling Below are back with their mind-altering interpretation of dissonant, warped death/doom metal with a flair that only they are capable of doing. One would normally associate this style with music that's fairly straightforward and nothing that would particularly accelerate one's heartbeats save for the expected heaviness, but Dwelling Below's music sets off all kinds of medical beeps and alarms with their unpredictable and erratic approach. The interdimensional trajectories shoot off in different directions as the mass of the music keeps stomping and marching menacingly, getting closer with every beat as though to deal a final heart-stopping blow. Only they can lull the listener into a hypnotic, vulnerable state with their ponderous tunes and repetition for emphasis, and then bombard him with multiple angular riffs zipping through the flesh over the all-powerful roar of a subterranean demonic entity and even to the persistent wails of the foul, spiralling leads. Dwelling Below's music continues to be an exception in the style, even as the band evolves from the debut album to create something truly abominable albeit having a soul.
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https://dwellingbelow.bandcamp.com/album/wearisome-guardians
For fans of : Agents Of Abhorrence, Birdflesh, Burnt By The Sun, Cannibal Corpse, Captain Cleanoff, Carcass, Cryptopsy, Death, The Drip, Exhumed, Fulgora, Gridlink, Hayaino Daisuki, Impaled, Lock Up, Morbid Angel, Murder Construct, Napalm Death, Nasum, Pig Destroyer, P.L.F., Rotten Sound and Soilent Green.
Pressing info:
77 x White with Black Marbling
141 x Metallic Silver
Available for the first time ever on Vinyl!
Visceral Infection is the punishing debut album from northern New Jersey's Grindcore fiends ORGAN DEALER. Formed in a damp basement in June of 2013, ORGAN DEALER is a flash point of sound, 100% full speed and relentless mayhem! Visceral Infection is 20 intense minutes of pain, frustration, and relief... the sum of experiences only brought on by living in a place like NJ. This is REAL Grind with a Death Metal backbone and an honest representation of what fast, heavy music is when crammed into one tight space. Prepare yourself to have the back of your head splattered against the wall!
Listen to the single "KPC-OXA48" at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YrIXxnzNl_U
Tracklisting:1. Intro
2. KPC-OXA48
3. No Answer
4. Piss And Gasoline
5. The Pear Of Anguish
6. Festering Maze
7. Anencephaly
8. Consumed
9. Black Dolphin
10. The Creeper
11. Pyrophillia
12. Small Talk
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The
song comes off the long-awaited and fabled album "SUPREME DEDICATION
TO THE CRAFT IS FOREVER” (release date TBA).Songwriter Nicholas Mendiola comments, “Dusk Skies Over The Dreaming Forests is the remembering; and the return to, and of, our wilderness. It is the Supreme Truth."
Ghost Cult Magazine presents the exclusive worldwide premiere of “Dusk Skies Over The Dreaming Forests.” Watch now at https://ghostcultmag.com/exclusive-video-premiere-none-shares-a-new-single-and-music-video-for-dusk-skies-over-the-dreaming-forests/
NONE is a personal, spiritual art form, a dedication to discovering the divine and eternal truth that is ourselves, brought to life and channeled by song writer Nicholas Mendiola. NONE is the eternal version of himself, his mission and purpose being to discover himself as the true voice and host that NONE speaks through.
Identifying his art as ‘The Dark Gospel’, while musically inspired by elements of black metal, neo-folk, industrial, dark ambient and art noise, this exploration of a range of forms has arrived at a sound that is unique, immersive and in equal measure both chaotic and beautiful. With a rawness of emotion and composition, NONE is as much a journey for the songwriter as it is for the listener. The Dark Gospel transcends and goes beyond music, it is a source and a place of somewhere deeply personal and spiritual.
Coming from a background as a part of Plague Phalanx, occult rock act Thangorodrim and Awakened Abyss, NONE evolved into a solo act with Nicholas as the main songwriter, vocalist and acoustic guitarist, backed by session players John Schuler and Adam Anthony Ordoñez on drums.
Together the musicians have created an astounding album that conveys the primal rage of black metal contrasted with stark contrasts of light and darkness, resplendent with the rawness of nature and the rage and conviction of the songwriters pure essence.
https://www.facebook.com/nonedarkfolk
Label: Xtreem MusiCRelease date: october 21st 2025
Genre: Death Metal
For fans of: Bolt Thrower | Immolation | Autopsy | Funebrarum
Within the vaulted chambers of this vast mausoleum, this edifice of tortured architecture and grotesque adornments, I stand before the tomb, its resolute stone slabs thickly wrapped in the dust of centuries. And though all is silent, only my own breathing breaking the sacred stillness like a sacrilegious intrusion upon this unholy sanctum, I can sense its presence - the aura of ancient ineffable evil, dead and yet undying. A spirit climbing the countless steps from death, to sleep…to awakening!
Spawned in the fetid breeding ground of the nascent New York/New Jersey death metal scene in the dying embers of the ‘80s – first as Mortuary before adopting the Deteriorot moniker – Deteriorot are a part of the very fabric of death metal, intrinsic to its essential essence. Each release to bear their name is a reminder of the rotten heart of what has become a fragmented genre…and the time has come for another outpouring of horror and decay, the time has come for Awakening! Deteriorot’s fourth full length album is a blend of vehement velocity and megalithic riffs, guitar lines imbued with evil and an atmosphere of skin crawling menace. The songs feel like ancient, weatherworn ruins, shaped by the passing ages – uncompromising and impervious to the insidious workings of trends, tastes and fashions. From the war torn and primal ‘In Battle To Survive’ with its cascading drum fills, to the shambling, rotten riffs of ‘Horrors In An Everlasting Nightmare, Deteriorot preside over their blood drenched field of battle like primordial gods of death. ‘Winter Moon’ possesses an arsenal of riffs that could vaporize the world and a closing solo like the screams of tormented souls, ‘In Silence’ is gargantuan, a regal procession for the tarnished majesty of the lord of rot and ruin and ‘The Spirit’ is a rampaging metallic monster that delivers us to the final benediction of ‘To Sleep’, where the beast returns to its tomb. With Awakening, Deteriorot have delivered another magnificent pronouncement of doom, another unquestionable outpouring of dark power and destruction.
Armed with a guitar tone to shake the earth and some classic death metal artwork, Awakening will be unleashed by Xtreem Music on October 21st – on CD, 12"LP, Cassette & Digital formats. The Deteriorot legend continues...never forget, that only death is real.
Line-up:
Paul Zavaleta - Vocals/Guitar
James Goetz - Drums
Travis Meredith - Bass
Arthur Reid – Guitars
https://www.xtreemmusic.com/
https://www.facebook.com/Deterior
DROFNOSURA – “RITUAL OF SPLIT TONGUES”
Genre - Blackened/atmospheric
sludge/post-metalFor fans of - Blut aus Nord, Devenial Verdict, Eibon, Amenra, Lurk, Isis, Pillar of Light, The Angelic Process
Drofnosura from Canada are a strange beast and they're comfortable in their own iridescent, translucent skin. They have taken elements from multiple styles such as sludge, doom, black, and even post metal, finely ground them, and used the material to sculpt a new body entirely. The influences are not as distinct any more but the entity nonetheless is able to shape-shift and display the tendencies of those styles. The movement is whimsical, rhythmic, and elegant and the listener is left enraptured by it all. With songs going on for over 15 minutes, they do quite a lot in its duration, languidly traversing various realms, putting the emphasis on creating a meditative, transcendent atmosphere more than anything else. The music naturally evolves within each of the songs as they progress, and it isn't fatiguing just because it's done in such an intuitive manner. "Ritual of Split Tongues" is an astounding album where multiple influences converge to create music that's at once expansive, stirring, and dissonant, and lingers on in the mind for longer than one would think.
Line up
W.L.F. - Guitars, Vocals, Synthesizers
D.A.S. - Drums & Percussion, Vocals, Synthesizers
M.A.D. - Bass, Vocals, Synthesizers
Artwork by Dusty Ray Art
Track listing
1. Selection of a Corpse
2. Kapala Kriya
3. The Ritual of Split Tongues
4. ἐγείρω
5. The Well of Seven Heads
6. Desounen
Official release date - October 24th, 2025
https://www.facebook.com/transcendingobscurityrecords
https://www.facebook.com/Drofnosura
FINAL
COIL are
proud to present their latest album, THE WORLD WE INHERITED,
on limited edition, black splatter vinyl. Specifically remastered for a vinyl
release by studio legend Russ Russell (who also produced the original
album), and with updated artwork from Andy Pilkington, this new edition is
strictly limited to 100 copies. Additionally, as a thank you to the fans, Final
Coil have dug into their archives to offer up a special EP of previously
unreleased material including a live show captured in their home town of Leicester,
two tracks demoed for the album but not included in the final track list, and
two work-in-progress tracks providing insight into the creative process behind
the album. Lovingly mixed and mastered by Final Coil frontman Phil Stiles,
this unique appendix to the acclaimed album comes as a high-quality download
and will be available with the limited edition vinyl and as part of the
remastered The World We Inherited digital package. The World We Inherited
returns, bigger and better than ever, on December 5th.Pre-order your copy of the limited vinyl edition of The World We Inherited with exclusive bonus content and The World We Inherited remastered digital package here:
https://finalcoilrock.bandcamp.com/
Bonus content track listing:
1 - The Last Battle (Live at Firebug)
2 - Scattered Dust (Live at Firebug)
3 - Keeping Going ((Live at Firebug)
4 - Chemtrails (Live at Firebug)
5 - Failed Light (Live at Firebug)
6 - Narcissist (Live at Firebug)
7 - Endgame (Live at Firebug)
8 - Evoking History (Previously Unreleased / Demo)
9 - Self-Reflection (Previously Unreleased / Demo)
10 - Humanity (Demo)
11 - Stay With Me (Demo)
Final Coil will be launching the expanded vinyl edition of The World We Inherited with a headline show at The Black Heart in London's Camden Town - the same venue where they launched the initial release of The World We Inherited back in January 2024. Joining Final Coil will be The River, performing a special acoustic set, Hats Of Gentlemen It's Adequate and special guests Opensight.
Launch show tickets are available here: https://dice.fm/partner/the-black-heart-uk/event/7d7ywv
https://www.facebook.com/finalcoil
DISTORTA
- "DEADMAN" (EP)Following their 2024 debut Devil in the Dust, Deadman is the sound of a band hitting its stride—fusing thrash, groove, death, and power metal into an explosive signature style. Massive riffs, pounding rhythms, and anthemic choruses you can shout ‘til your lungs give out—this is DISTORTA.
The EP was entirely recorded, mixed, and mastered by the band themselves, and shows a marked evolution in sound and precision.
Tracklist
1. When the War Is Over
2. The Reaper
3. Deadman
4. Longway
5. Deafening Sins
www.youtube.com/channel/UCizUhr_GuMvgDGGNFthVqpg
KAECK
– “GRUWELIJK ONTHAAL”
Genre: Black Metal
Label: Folter Records
Distributed by: Alive
Release: 18.09.2025
KAECK begann 2014 als ein Projekt, welches aus Mitgliedern verschiedener niederländischer Underground-Bands bestand, von denen die meisten in den frühen 90er Jahren starteten. Nach den zwei von der Szene sehr gut aufgenommenen Alben »Stormkult« und »Het Zwarte Dictaat«, stampft nun der dritte Longplayer »Gruwelijk Onthaal« alle Hoffnung der Menschheit in den Schmutz.
Oovenmeesters Gesang knurrt und beißt sich durch sieben Tracks aus purem Dreck. Mit dem neuen Schlagzeuger Frostbite wird jeglicher Optimismus zerschlagen. R. Nillesen (vormals auch Drums) spielt diesmal »nur« den Bass – die wahnsinnigen Basslines und Sounds, die er kreiert hat, geben diesem Album eine besonders dunkle Note. – Mit dunklen, eindringlichen Tastenklängen, höllisch schweren Gitarren, stampfenden Bässen und einem Schlagzeug, bei dem alles Leben verlischt, verewigen KAECK mit »Gruwelijk Onthaal« ihr düsterstes Album.
Das Intro »Het Huilend Altaar« (»Der weinende Altar«) ist eine dreißig Sekunden lange Anbetung KAECKs durch alle Bandmitglieder in einem Anfall aus Wut und Hass
Oovenmeester: »Das Konzept des Albums umfasst die Ankunft des schrecklichen Gottes Kaeck auf Erden. Nachdem er die Menschen telepathisch angewiesen und gezwungen hat, böse Sekten zu gründen, um seine Ankunft vorzubereiten, zermalmt und unterjocht er sie in einem alptraumhaften Dasein der Sklaverei. Es ist der Anfang vom Ende der Menschheit.«
Tracklist
1. Het Huilend Altaar (0.32)
2. Door Gespleten Tongen Bezworen (5.25)
3. Ondermaanse Contracten (6.06)
4. De Nachtelingen Van Het Nieuwe Duister (5.23)
5. Paterhexolimaat (4.25)
6. De Ijzeren Hand Van Het Benedenwaartse (4.18)
7. Bloedend Verraad Met Ontvleesde Hand Gesmeten (6.00)
Total: 32.09
Line-up:
J. Kruitwagen: guitars, keys, all music
Frostbite: drums
Oovenmeester: vocals, lyrics, concept
R. Nillesen: bass
Aufgenommen im Sammath Bunker, Elten, Deutschland. Aufnahme und Mix: Marco Hartgers. Mastering: Peter Neuber. – Der volle, komplett massive Sound lässt Kaeck klingen wie das Ende der Welt.
»Das Cover-Artwork für ›Gruwelijk Onthaal‹ wurde von Dylan Humphries im Holzschnitt-Stil handgefertigt. Nach der Erläuterung des lyrischen Inhalts des Albums, war Dylan in der Lage, diesen in atemberaubende Kunst zu verwandeln – wir wagen zu behaupten: das beste Albumcover der letzten Jahre im extremen Metal. Humphries begnügte sich nicht damit, nur das Frontcover zu gestalten, sondern entschied sich auch, die Trackliste auf dem Backcover in ein Meisterwerk im Stil der Kalligrafie des 16. Jahrhunderts umzusetzen. Die Texte des Albums wurden ebenfalls handgeschrieben von Vinod. Mit seiner großartigen Kalligrafie ist er seit vielen Jahren in den Niederlanden aktiv.« (J. Kruitwagen)
Alle Musik von J.B. Kruitwagen. Alle Texte und Konzept von Oovenmeester/E.R. Herben.
https://www.facebook.com/Kaeckhorde
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„Crush The Cenotaph“ erscheint am 05.12.2025 in folgenden Formaten über Supreme Chaos Records:
Black Vinyl
„Bloody Wood“ Ultra Clear/Black/Rusty Red Marbled (ltd. 250)
Golden Vinyl (ltd. 200)
„Blood Wood Nails“ (ltd. 50) – Nur exklusiv im SCR Shop
„Splatter“ (ltd. 100) – Nur exklusiv im SCR Shop
Preorder: https://supremechaos.com/artists/asphyx/
Neu gemastert von Patrick W. Engel in den Temple Of Disharmony Studios und speziell für Vinyl im Full Dynamic Range Sound, bilden die Tracks dieser EP nun erstmals eine geschlossene, stimmige Einheit – mit einer neuen, kompromisslosen und brutal direkten Intensität.
Das Covergemälde von Axel Hermann wurde eigens für diese Neuauflage hochauflösend neu eingescannt und das gesamte Artwork sorgfältig überarbeitet. So treten zahlreiche neue Details zutage, während die ursprüngliche Farbgebung dem Artwork spürbar mehr Tiefe verleiht. Die komplette Überarbeitung – vom Klang bis zur visuellen Gestaltung – entstand in enger Abstimmung mit der Band.
Bereits am 28.11.2025 veröffentlicht Supreme Chaos Records außerdem "Global Flatline", "The Necrotic Manifesto", "Termination Redux", "Retrogore" von den Extrem-Metal-Spezialisten ABORTED neu auf Vinyl. Die EP „La Granda Mascarada“ erscheint nun zum ersten Mal überhaupt auf Vinyl!
Hier die erhältlichen ABORTED Vinyl-Formate:
„La Grande Mascarade“:
Black Vinyl
"Bloody" Transparent red/black marbled Vinyl (ltd. 500)
Transparent Violet/Blue/Black Splatter (ltd. 100) – Nur exklusiv im SCR Shop
„Global Flatline“:
Black Vinyl
„Radioactive Cloud" Dark Yellow/Black Marbled Vinyl (ltd. 200)
Yellow/Green/Black Splatter (ltd. 100) – Nur exklusiv im SCR Shop
„The Necrotic Manifesto“:
Black Vinyl
"Evil Slime" Transparent Lime/Black Marbled Vinyl (ltd. 200)
Transparent Lime/Olive Green/Black Splatter (ltd. 100) – Nur exklusiv im SCR Shop
„Termination Redux“:
Black Vinyl
"Toxic" Neon Green Vinyl (ltd. 200)
Orange/Black Splatter (ltd.100) – Nur exklusiv im SCR Shop
„Retrogore“:
Black Vinyl
"Zombified" Cream white/brown marbled Vinyl (ltd. 200)
Neon Green/Black Splatter (ltd. 100) – Nur exklusiv im SCR Shop
Hier geht´s zum Preorder:
https://supremechaos.com/artists/aborted/
Black Death Metal Band Frankfurt Oder – das ist HKSPK,
eine energiegeladene Black/Death‑Metal‑Band aus dem Herzen von Brandenburg.
Unser Zuhause ist Frankfurt (Oder), unser Stil ist kompromisslos, modern und
geprägt von Einflüssen des klassischen und neuen Black Metal. Ob als Headliner
auf dem Schaf City Open Air oder gemeinsam mit Szenegrößen beim MUR Openair:
HKSPK steht für kraftvolle Riffs, intensive Shows und eine starke Community.
Seit 2023 bringen wir Black Metal aus Frankfurt (Oder) in die Clubs und auf die Festivals von Brandenburg, Berlin und darüber hinaus. Unser aktuelles Album The Human Butcher (2025) steht für kompromisslosen Sound, energiegeladene Live‑Performance und große Leidenschaft für harte Musik. Erlebe HKSPK live – alle aktuellen Konzerttermine findest du hier: https://hkspk.de/black-metal-live-brandenburg-hkspk-live-termine-festivals/
HKSPK steht für drei Freunde, die gern Krach machen, noch lieber auf der Bühne stehen und dabei alles andere als ernst sind – außer wenn’s um Musik geht. Seit 2023 proben, schwitzen und feiern wir zusammen irgendwo zwischen Frankfurt (Oder) und Brandenburg.
Unser Sound? Black Metal, Death Metal, was Eigenes, manchmal rotzig, manchmal verspielt, immer mit dem Kopf durch die Wand. Wir schreiben unsere Songs selbst, nehmen unser Zeug auf – und haben einfach Bock auf ehrliche Musik mit echten Menschen.
Was uns wichtig ist:
Live spielen, Energie aufs Publikum abfeuern und auch mal ein Bier mit euch trinken
Eigene Songs, kein Kommerz – lieber echte Gefühle als Chart-Gedudel
Humor nicht vergessen – jeder Gig ist auch ein bisschen Blödsinn, so wie wir halt sind
Unsere bisherigen Highlights: Zwei eigene Alben („Holy Scum“ & „THE HUMAN BUTCHER“), ein paar verrückte Festivals und Support-Shows, aber vor allem: immer mehr Leute, die nach den Gigs einfach hängenbleiben und quatschen.
Wer genauer wissen will, wie das bei uns aussieht, klickt mal rüber zu https://hkspk.de/musik/ und hört in unsere Musik rein.
The Human Butcher (Album 2025)
Blood Phallus03:08
Schwanzløses Gesindel04:16
Zur letzten Rauhnacht04:23
Human Butcher02:33
Nocturnal Beheading03:18
Und: Ja, unser Bandname ist komplett albern, aber wir feiern ihn trotzdem.
info@hkspk.de
https://hkspk.de/
Label : Testimony Records
Release date : 19.09.2025
NEW WORLD DEPRESSION raise the furious spirits of earth and sea on their seventh full-length "Abysmal Void". The album's ten songs each represent a chapter filled with one or more of humanity's failures such as delusion, greed, destruction, and war.
The German death metal veterans deliver an honest reckoning with the current state of the world – brutal, unfiltered, and unforgiving. "Abysmal Void" continues the dark thematic journey that began in 2020 with "Descent" and found its continuation throughout the band's latest album "Interment of Sins" (2023). Having landed in a mire of guilt and ruin of its own making, humanity now stares into the Abysmal Void, where nothing remains but darkness and decay.
Musically, NEW WORLD DEPRESSION stay on track and true to their old school death metal roots, yet "Abysmal Void" received a healthy dose of more groove, more atmosphere, and more depth. Sound-smith Jörg Uken has honed the album to perfection at his famous Soundlodge Studio in East Frisia, which enjoys an excellent reputation in death metal circles and beyond.
NEW WORLD DEPRESSION were founded in the historic Münsterland, to the north of the more famous Ruhr Area and with the once powerful bishopric and medieval city of Münster at its centre, in the year 2005. The Germans started out with a more death'n'roll sound on the debut EP "The Last Step of Evolution" (2005) as their first public sign of life, which was followed by the full-length "Unseal Pandora's Curse" (2008).
During their early development, NEW WORLD DEPRESSION began to shift gradually towards old school death metal by taking inspiration from bands such as ASPHYX, BOLT THROWER, and OBITUARY. Fascinated by the groove-driven, crushing style of the nineties, which combined raw intensity with striking melodies, the Münsterlanders found their true calling and passion.
NEW WORLD DEPRESSION deliberately opted to stay within underground DIY circles and released six albums and two EPs through channels of the die-hard death metal scene. Despite this set-up, the band was regularly invited to perform at festivals and as support at shows across Europe. Over the years, they shared stages with leading acts of the scene such as ASPHYX, LIK, SINISTER, TANKARD, UADA, and VADER among many others.
With the release of "Decent" in 2020, NEW WORLD DEPRESSION decided to step up their game and opted for a professional production and label. This move forward was greeted with excellent reviews and more shows, which led to the band continuing on this path with their next full-length "Interment of Sins" that was rewarded with even more success on all levels.
NEW WORLD DEPRESSION take humanity to the edge of the abyss with all the musical expertise gained from many years of experience both live and in studio. Just remember, if you listen hard to the brutal death metal inferno of "Abysmal Void", the abyss might also become aware of you!
https://www.facebook.com/newworlddepression
https://de.testimonyrecords.de/
U.S.
extreme metal juggernaut MASS PUNISHMENT has unleashed the
official music video for their track “ENEMY WITHIN”, taken
from their acclaimed album PROVING GROUNDS DEVASTATION, out
now via Wormholedeath Records.
Stream the single: https://orcd.co/enemywithinre
Premiered exclusively by https://www.nocleansinging.com/2025/08/15/an-ncs-video-premiere-mass-punishment-enemy-within/
Filmed on a raw, guerrilla-style budget and directed by Marc Petrick, Enemy Within marks the band’s first professionally shot music video. With makeup by Morgan Milos and additional acting talent, the video follows frontman Maverick through an increasingly volatile day, from receiving eviction notices to engaging in street scuffles with extremist protesters. Pushed beyond the edge, he snaps — unleashing brutal revenge in a climactic return to the bar. The final minute reveals a furious, stripped-down band performance, sealing the track’s emotional and sonic devastation.
Formed by guitarist Christopher Milos after returning from combat in Operation Iraqi Freedom, Mass Punishment channels real-life intensity into their unrelenting sound. The band — completed by vocalist Erick, drummer Brian Donat, and bassist Kyle Yannon — blends military precision with underground ferocity.
With influences spanning Pantera, Slayer, Megadeth, Slipknot, and beyond, Mass Punishment is a sonic assault rooted in unity, resistance, and survival. The band name itself — taken from military jargon — underscores their philosophy: “If one of us fails, we all fail.”
They've previously shared the stage with GWAR, Emmure, Agnostic Front, and more — earning their place among the next wave of heavy music’s uncompromising voices.
Mass Punishment is:
Erick “Maverick” Laurino
Chris “Axe” Milos
Ed “Arc” Angel
www.youtube.com/@masspunishment
www.facebook.com/Mass-Punishment
Hi
everybody, Petr from Parat Productions, Czech Republic, here. AGGRESSIVE
TYRANTS is a Czech gore grind band founded in 1993. They have been active
ever since, and for the last 28 years they have even had the same three-member
lineup!
Pařát Productions actually released two demos AGGRESSIVE TYRANTS from the nineties on CD!
AGGRESSIVE TYRANTS – “THE GORE GRIND NINETIES” (re-edition 2025)
Label: Pařát Productions
Style: Gore grind
Release date: 25.8. 2025
Type: CD standard jewel box + 16 page booklet
limited 500 copies
Listen to the recording on YouTube channel Pařát Productions https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HgZi__dUFpg&t=250s
You can order in the Paratshop https://paratshop.cz/produkt/aggressive-tyrants-the-gore-grind-nineties-re-edition-2025-2/
Label: Matriarch Records
Release date: october 17th 2025
Genre: Melodic Black Metal
For fans of: Cradle Of Filth | Hecate Enthroned | Naglfar | Ancient
Summoned through the gate of fire, drawn from the flames into the night, she wanders the darkness – a flickering shade of memory and loss. Her heart held forever in a glacial frost she hungers for the fleeting warmth of lifeblood, freely given in enraptured lust or taken by strength and spell, as needs must. And with every passing age her desperate need grows, to tear the pitiless, despoiling sun from the heavens, to dwell for endless aeons in star dusted night and deep twilight shadow, to drift for eternity upon cold, dark winds; a deathless beauty invoked by moonlight pyromancy…
Moonlight Pyromancy is the second album from the British black metal force Argesk and the band have progressed at a phenomenal rate since their Realm Of Eternal Night debut. This album possesses everything that made its predecessor such an exciting first statement; but better, richer, fuller and so much more accomplished. Beginning with ‘Invocation’, a short but effective instrumental piece that acts as a gateway to the gloaming country of Moonlight Pyromancy, Argesk proceed to enfold us in dark wings of nocturnal ambience. A newfound mastery of melody comes to the fore in ‘Accursed Victory’ as the emotive guitar work draws you deeper and deeper into this epic of tragedy and drama, while ‘Black Castle Waltz’ is a regal dance of vampiric splendour with a sense of world building – as if Argesk are constructing their own mythology through the complex interweaving of each instrument. At the heart of the album lies ‘Wreathing Serpent’, a formidable song that builds slowly before exploding like a shower of stars across the night sky and this track highlights the perfect balance of the Argesk sound; despite the beguiling melodies and lush layers of atmosphere they never allow sweetness to overpower the bitter hemlock of their black metal draught. Everything is steeped in devastation and gothic magic, bloodlust and damnation. The triumphant chords of the title track close the album with an air of dark celebration, before a reprise of ‘Black Castle Waltz’, complete with guest vocals from Dean Seddon, the man who supplied the banshee screams for Hecate Enthroned’s Kings Of Chaos and Redimus albums. Moonlight Pyromancy is infused with black sorcery and whispered promises, a true work of the very darkest art.
Superbly recorded and mixed by Chris Taylor at Noiseboy Studios (Burial, Steel Mage, Beyond Salvation etc) and immaculately mastered by Chris Fielding (Electric Wizard, Fen, Winterfylleth etc) every layer of Moonlight Symphony’s textured compositions can be fully appreciated, as each instrument is given room to breathe – and the outstanding artwork of Aghy Purakusuma (Pure Wrath, Morwinyon, Firienholt etc) sets the final seal of quality upon this outstanding album. Now bonded in blood and fire with Matriarch Records, Argesk will unlock the door to Moonlight Pyromancy on October 17th. Open your hearts to the darkness…
Line-up:
Matt IH - Guitar and harsh vocals
Roscoe - Bass and acoustic guitar
Leth - Synths, clean vocals and mandolin
Bob - Drums
Aidan - Guitar
https://www.facebook.com/MatriarchRecords
FFO: Slayer, Demolition Hammer, Vio-lence, Kreator, Exodus, Devastation, Pestilence
Condition Critical are set to release their third full-length album (and first since 2016's Extermination Plan)! Their most intense and complete effort to date, Degeneration Chamber will be released on September 5.
Unapologetically true to their roots, the new album pushes the band’s sound to new extremes. It is heavier, faster, slower, and more technically unrelenting. Every track is sharpened for maximum impact, delivering a refined yet feral evolution of their signature thrash assault.
This is not just another record, it’s the definitive Condition Critical statement: uncompromising, chaotic, and forged in pure aggression.
Pre-order:
https://www.indiemerchstore.com/collections/condition-critical
Track Listing:
1. Wretched Aggression
2. Deconstructive Horrors
3. Cranial Dissolution
4. Hydroponic Mutation
5. Postmortal Simulation
6. Psychological Epidemic
7. Incubation Disposal
8. Cryonic Intestinal Preservation
9. Excarnation
Credits:
Mixed & Mastered by Mike Low.
Guitars & Bass engineered by Tony Barhoum.
Drums engineered by James Suprenant & Big Goon Studios.
Vocals engineered by Apollo.
Artwork by Andrei Bouzikov.
CD Layout design by Tom Martin.
All music written and produced by Condition Critical.
Line-Up:
Ryan Taylor – Vocals / Guitar
Tony Barhoum – Lead Guitar
Mike Dreher – Bass
Ryan Donato – Drums
Bio:
Formed in 2010, Condition Critical delivers high-intensity, no-bullshit thrash metal in the tradition of the genre’s most violent pioneers. Described as “a literal war of sound that attacks you with deadly perfection” (New Wave of Thrash Zine), they’ve built a reputation on relentless riffage, vicious stage presence, and tours across the U.S., Europe, and Russia.
They’ve shared stages with notable acts such as Obituary, Demolition Hammer, Napalm Death, Morbid Saint, Revocation, and Havok.
https://www.facebook.com/ConditionCriticalNJ/
Mysterious black metal project ACHATHRAS has unveiled the next track off its forthcoming debut album “A DARKNESS OF THE ANCIENT PAST”. The new single "THE DESPISER TRIUMPHANT” has been premiered via the mighty Decibel Magazine.
Listen to "The Despiser Triumphant”: https://www.decibelmagazine.com/2025/08/12/track-premiere-achathras-the-despiser-triumphant/
The band, featuring anonymous musicians from acclaimed and long-running black metal acts, also revealed the official album art for the album, which is now set for a 30th September release via Cult Never Dies. Jos Dow of Shadowgap Drawings created the album’s artwork.
"The Despiser Triumphant” follows the previously released track, "Anointed With Moonfire" (YouTube, Spotify), and showcases the project's embrace of the genre's golden era: the early to late-90s European black metal sound
While many newer bands claim to draw upon "true" and "old school" black metal, this often involves recycling the template set by the same three or four early 90s Norwegian acts. With “A Darkness of the Ancient Past”, Achathras instead offer a much broader embrace of those glory years, resurrecting the values of the early to late 1990s European black metal scene, a period when aggressive riffs, atmospheric songwriting, caustic vocals, and otherworldly synth work provided an alternative to the mainstream.
The band's debut album can be described as epic and, at times, melodic. The songwriting recalls acts such as early Gehenna, Odium, Emperor, Hecate Enthroned, Obtained Enslavement, Taake, Old Man’s Child, Ancient, Dimmu Borgir, Abigor, Covenant, Forefather and Mork Gryning.
"A Darkness of the Ancient Past" is available to pre-order now via Cult Never Dies (UK & ROW store / EU store)
Tracklisting:
1. The Weaving Of The Worlds
2. Anointed With Moonfire
3. A Cerement Of Flame
4. Emanation Of Chaos
5. Melancholy Wanderer
6. The Curse Of Supremacy
7. The Despiser Triumphant
8. A Lamenting Presence
9. The Uttermost Cold
https://www.cultneverdies.com/
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61576909640662
Hit the following link to stream "Ghosts" ahead of Friday's official release, courtesy of No Clean Singing:
https://www.nocleansinging.com/2025/08/12/an-ncs-premiere-krigsgrav-ghosts/
A storm is brewing. Having just signed to Willowtip Records last year, Krigsgrav is now ready to release Stormcaller, their first album for the label and eighth full-length overall.
Krigsgrav released the following statement about Stormcaller:
"When we started writing the songs that would make up Stormcaller, our intention was to create the most complete Krigsgrav album that took something from every era of the band, while still pushing our sound forward. A culmination of the blackest hues, doomiest of dirges, and most soaring of lead guitars. We think we achieved that, but we also wrote the best album of our career thus far. We trust that when you hear it, you'll agree."
Willowtip will release Stormcaller September 19 on CD, gatefold vinyl LP, and digital formats! Pre-order at the following links:
https://www.willowtip.com/bands/details/krigsgrav.aspx
https://krigsgrav.bandcamp.com/album/stormcaller
Track
Listing:
1. Huntress of the Fire Moon (feat. Jens Rydén)
2. Stormcaller
3. Twilight Fell
4. None Shall Remember Your Name
5. Bay of the Barghest
6. The Tonic of Wilderness
7. Ghosts
8. Womb:Death:Dawn
Album Credits:
All songs written, produced, and arranged by Krigsgrav.
Drums recorded by Sam Paquette at S.A.M. Studios.
Mixed and Mastered by Owe Inborr at Wolfthrone Studios.
Additional Engineering by Cody Daniels.
Cover Art by Adam Burke at Nightjar Illustration.
Guest Vocals on "Huntress of the Fire Moon" by Jens Rydén.
Album Layout and Design by Randi Matejowsky.
Line-up:
Justin Coleman - Guitar/Harsh Vocals
David Sikora - Drums/Clean Vocals
Wes Radvansky - Bass
Cody Daniels - Lead Guitar
https://www.facebook.com/willowtip
https://www.facebook.com/krigsgrav
The second single 'ALL YOUR LIES' is out today and it's available on all essential streaming services: https://push.fm/fl/mourniaty-lies
"The road to hell is paved with lies"
On the second single from their forthcoming debut album, ”Musta maa”, black metal -group Mourniaty switches from Finnish to English on the track ”All Your Lies”. The song takes us to a place where dreams are no longer dreamt and angels have torn and tattered wings. We are talking about the apocalypse here.
"On this track all the deeply religious people end up six feet under with their lies at the end of our days", song-writer Karulainen describes the core message of the track.
All Your Lies can be found on the forthcoming debut-album, which will be released by Inverse Records on 7th of November on digital platforms and in CD-format.
Biography:
When you get fed up with Christianity and Paganism starts to arouse your interest, interesting things are often created. Sometimes this process needs an accelerant, which is exactly what happened when Karulainen and Metällinen found themselves to be merged in the same family tree. Now, what else would fresh, Finnish relatives do but make aggressive noises together? This gave an outlet for the music Karulainen had already been writing.
Finnish Mourniaty began its life as a smoldering project already in 2015. It burst into raging fire five years later, when situations in life permitted concentrating on music full-time. When bass player Tenho joined the group in 2022, Mourniaty finally became a real band instead of two men with backing tracks.
Karulainen describes Mourniaty’s music as black metal, which combines mid-tempo grooves and even symphonic arrangements combined with lyrics sung in both Finnish and English, which revolve around themes of Paganism and Anti-Christianity. The debut album, “Musta maa” (Black Earth), will be released thru Inverse records on digital platforms and in cd-format in November of 2025. What a perfect soundtrack for the darkest season of the year.
Track list:
01. Ajan saattama
02. Musta maa
03. All Your Lies
04. Aika Roudan
05. Shrines
06. Kyynelten virta
07. Seventh Seal
08. A Son of the Plague
09. Sodomia
10. Pyhä on valani
Mixed by Karulainen & Joona Rinne / Deep Noise Studios
Mastered by Saku Moilanen / Deep Noise Studios
Album cover by Karulainen
Listen to the first single 'Kyynelten virta': https://push.fm/fl/mourniaty-kyynelten-virta
Line-up:
Metällinen - drums
Tenho - bass
Liekkiö - guitar
Karulainen - vocals & guitar
https://www.facebook.com/mourniaty
Finnish
thrash metal juggernauts BLOODRIDE return with the lyric video
for "KING OF PAIN", the latest
offering from their new album, DEAFENING — out now worldwide
through Wormholedeath.
“King of Pain” is a vicious psychological purge — a relentless dive into numbness, rage, and the unbearable weight of existence. With razor-edged riffs and raw, unfiltered lyrics, the track explores a protagonist trapped in a cycle of self-loathing and emotional torment, ruled by a need to feel something — even if it’s pain. It’s not just a song; it’s a scream from the void, a twisted anthem for those who’ve ever stared into the abyss and dared it to stare back
Formed in Helsinki in 2000, BLOODRIDE have spent over two decades perfecting their signature cocktail of razor-sharp thrash, death metal menace, and hardcore aggression. The band’s previous album, Idiocracy (2021), was praised across international metal media for its unrelenting energy and cutting social commentary — a tradition that Deafening carries forward with even greater ferocity.
Stream Deafening: https://orcd.co/deafening
www.facebook.com/bloodride
EXONERATION – “MONUMENTS TO NOTHING”
Label: Rottweiler Records
Release date: august 29th 2025
Genre: Metalcore
For fans of: Killswitch Engage | Times Of Grace | Bleeding Through | Refiner
We surround ourselves with vast empty vessels; stone edifices without meaning, structures of steel and glass that strive to pierce the azure blue perfection of the firmament. Challenging, defying, honouring nothing but our own self perceived greatness and worth, our destructive dominion over the Earth. Like enraged children driven by raw emotion we scream out our demands and expectations, building our towers, our weapons, our resource sapping follies…our monuments to nothing.
Featuring the combined talents of American musician Corey Stiles and Dutch vocalist and musician Arnaud Zijp, Exoneration is a metalcore project that spans oceans and continents. They were signed by Rottweiler Records at the beginning of December 2024, contributing a track to the label’s customary selection of festive singles and are now ready to unveil their colossal debut full length album, Monuments to Nothing. Opening with the squirming, snarling riffs and supremely aggressive vocal attack of ‘The Abyss We Crown’, a song that grows as it progresses, adding layers and dimensions, threads of melody, Exoneration set their stall out straight away; Monuments To Nothing is going to offer a multitude of different elements and emotions, but when it’s heavy it’s going to hurt! Following the choral vocals of ‘Psalm 115’ first single ‘Basilisk’, featuring a guest appearance from fellow metalcore performer Candlebearer, seems to hit twice as hard. It’s immediate, effective, intense and furious with some slower sections that absolutely crush. Another of the album’s finest tracks though is ‘Soul Of A Great Warrior’ – which utilises a very different sonic palette. A fascinating instrumental, ‘Soul Of A Great Warrior’ brings together huge bass tones, exhilarating solos, sublime sections of tranquil melody and passages of absolutely pulverizing power. These contrasts of sound, this willingness to spread their wings and soar over different landscapes is what gives Exoneration their particular identity and individual sound. From the muscular force of ‘Thorn’ with its incredibly visceral screams to the rich, melody infused riffs of ‘Martyr’, with its huge chorus, there are many faces to this monument to nothing.
Rottweiler Records will release Monuments To Nothing on August 29th, housed in the portentous artwork of Barnaby Oakley (Reaper, Underking etc) and the international alliance of Exoneration is sure to make waves throughout the global metalcore scene. Exoneration’s stated goal is to deliver “a sound that’s as diverse as it is uncompromising” and they have achieved that in no uncertain terms. Be ready to open your mind to a metalcore listening experience that’s prepared to step outside the lines and offer something different.
Line-up:
Corey Stiles – Guitar, programming, vocals
Arnaud Zijp – Vocals, programming
guest vocals on ‘Basilisk’ by Candlebearer
guest vocals on ‘Where Else Should We Go’ by Hillyn
https://www.rottweilerrecords.com/
http://www.exoneration.band/
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61563351883433
Emerging from the scorched battlefields of New South Wales with a bloodstained banner of thrash, death, folk, and symphonic might, Evocatus wield melody and brutality in equal measure. Their latest sonic campaign, Inevitable Death, marks a monumental leap forward—expanding on the saga outlined in 2020’s Path to Tartarus with an epic, war-scarred offering of blistering riffs, sweeping orchestration, and lyrical odes to fate, myth, and warfare.
Produced once again by Ryan Huthnance at Emissary Studios, Inevitable Death captures the sharpened edge of the band’s evolving sound. Fans of Kreator, Amon Amarth, and Machine Head will find familiar fire here, but with an identity that is unmistakably Evocatus—tight, towering, and unapologetically intense.
The digital album's release date is 29 August 2025.
Tracklist
1. Into Everlasting Night
2. Serpent of Chaos
3. The River Styx
4. ...and Die in my Name
5. In Graves Unknown
6. For Death and Glory
7. Devoted to Inevitable Death
8. The Sirens Call
9. To Live by the Sword
10. A Fate Worse than Death
With Inevitable Death, EVOCATUS don’t just sharpen their swords—they raise them high.
EVOCATUS are:
Nich Shields – Vocals
Vaughan Jones – Guitars
Callan Douchkov – Guitars
Brad Delforce – Bass
Adam Watts – Drums
www.youtube.com/@evocatusbandofficial
https://www.facebook.com/EvocatusBand
Haarlem (NL) - THORNDALE, the Netherlands-based stoner/doom metal powerhouse, have joined forces with TNT Radio Rock for the video premiere of "GODS OF PAIN," a track from the band's forthcoming sophomore album, SPIRITUAL CHAINS. Click the link below to watch and listen!
https://tntradiorock.com/thorndale-presenta-en-exclusiva-para-tnt-radio-su-nuevo-single-gods-of-pain/
This highly anticipated follow-up to their critically acclaimed 2024 debut, Lightning Spawn, promises a darker and more mature sound, showcasing the band's evolving artistry and the addition of a second guitar player to
their lineup.
Comprised of seasoned musicians from notable acts such as Adarrak, Killing Darlings, Embers of Oblivion, Epinikion, and Primal Charge, their unique blend of heavy, stoner, and doom metal has resonated with fans worldwide, setting the stage for Spiritual Chains to be a significant release.
Spiritual Chains was recorded across various studios in North America and Europe, a testament to Thorndale's commitment to sonic excellence. Jeff Henson (Duel) lends his talent to the album, featuring a guest solo on the track "Exiles and Masters”. The album was mixed and mastered by Rickard Bengtsson and Stafan Karlsson at Sweetspot Studios in Halmstad, Sweden (Arch Enemy, Spiritual Beggars).
“If you hear a touch of the familiar here and there, that’s exactly what it is. Hints, reminders that there were Giants of Metal long ago, and that the fire of those forebears continues to burn bright in talented musicians today from the scene." - Billy Goate (Doomed & Stoned)
Thorndale will release Spiritual Chains, on September 12
Pre-order:
https://thorndale.bandcamp.com/album/spiritual-chains
Track Listing:
1 - Veins of the Phoenix
2 - Battles Fought in Vain
3 - Gods of Pain
4 - Twenty Thousand Souls
5 - Spiritual Chains
6 - Exiles and Masters
Album Credits:
Cover Art - Costin Chioreanu.
Jeff Henson - guest guitar on "Exiles and Masters".
All music by Thorndale.
All lyrics by Gustavo Valderrama and Zigor Munoz.
Produced by Thorndale.
Recorded locally in Austin, Texas; Scarborough, Ontario and Haarlem and Den Haag, Netherlands across 2024 and 2025.
Mixed and mastered by Rickard Bengtsson and Stafan Karlsson at Sweetspot Studios in Halmstad, Sweden.
Line-Up:
Gustavo Valderrama - Vocals
Peter Shannon - Guitars
Maarten Jungschläger - Guitars
Zigor Munoz - Bass
Guest musician: Rob Stone - Drums
Bio:
Thorndale is a stoner/doom metal band from The Netherlands, formed by experienced musicians from the European and North American metal scenes. Known for their powerful sound, Thorndale has quickly established themselves as a force to be reckoned with in the heavy music landscape. Members include Gustavo Valderrama (Killing Darlings, Headcrusher, Adarrak), Peter Shannon (Primal Charge), Maarten Jungschläger (Embers of Oblivion, Epinikion), and Zigor Munoz (Adarrak, Ferkaad).
https://www.facebook.com/thorndaleofficial
https://toiletovhell.com/exclusive-track-premiere-cult-burials-vincula-for-tuesday-august-12/
Blastbeats Vinyl will be the exclusive U.S. distributor for the vinyl LP variants of Collapse of Pattern, Reverence of Dust! The LPs will be available for purchase in the U.S. on September 5, the album's official release date.
Collapse of Pattern, Reverence of Dust is a record about erosion — of structures, of certainty, of meaning. Across eight tracks, Cult Burial tears through the frameworks we cling to, carving out something that sits between aggression and despair, weight and absence. The music is dense and layered, yet unafraid of space; at times claustrophobic, at others stripped to bare wire and exposed edge.
Cult Burial's music is a confluence of black, death, and doom metal, characterized by dissonant guitar work, relentless drumming, and guttural vocals. Their compositions often explore themes of existentialism, decay, and the human psyche, creating a soundscape that is both oppressive and thought-provoking.
Despite being a relatively new entity, Cult Burial has garnered attention from various metal publications and blogs, earning praise for their authentic approach to extreme metal and their ability to evoke a profound emotional response through their music.
Following two highly regarded albums, Cult Burial's forthcoming third release is unquestionably its finest work to date.
Cult Burial will release Collapse of Pattern, Reverence of Dust, on September 5 on digital, CD, and vinyl formats.
Pre-order: https://cultburial.bandcamp.com/album/collapse-of-pattern-reverence-of-dust
Blastbeats Vinyl will be the exclusive U.S. distributor for the vinyl LP variants of Collapse of Pattern, Reverence of Dust! The LPs will be available for purchase in the U.S. on September 5.
Track Listing:
1. Vincula
2. Collapse
3. Aether
4. Mire
5, Enthrall
6. Beseech
7. Vestige
8. Seethe
Credits:
Mixed by Greg Dawson at BWC Studios.
Mastered by Brad Boatright at Audiosiege.
Artwork by Legerdemain.
Line-up:
Simon Langford - Music
César Moreira - Vocals
Bio:
Cult Burial is a blackened death metal band hailing from London, UK. Formed in 2020, the band has rapidly established itself as a formidable presence in the extreme metal scene, delivering a sound that melds the ferocity of death metal with the bleak atmospheres of doom and
black metal.
https://www.facebook.com/cultburial/
Finnish melodic death metal band BLOODY MOON is set to release their second studio album 'LOST & DAMNED' on October 31st 2025 via Inverse Records. The second single 'DEADLY RENDEZVOUS' is unleashed today and music video is available here: https://youtu.be/qNm--nhTk84
“Deadly Rendezvous” was originally written to be the opening track of the album—we wanted the record to start with a real bang. The song draws inspiration from the A Nightmare on Elm Street movies, in which a dream demon invades people’s sleep and kills them in their dreams.
Vocalist/Guitarist Veeti Sukari shares:
“This was the first song we created and demoed for the album. We wanted every track to be solid gold, so we made a lot of demos and handpicked the very best for the final record. While recording guitars, we experimented with mic placement in front of the amp to find the best possible sound using just the microphone. I played with the heaviest and most energetic touch I could—there’s a real, raw energy in the performance that comes through loud and clear.”
Listen to 'Deadly Rendezvous' on streaming services: https://push.fm/fl/bloody-moon-deadly
Listen to the first single 'My Payoff' single on streaming services: https://push.fm/fl/bloody-moon-payoff
Biography:
Bloody Moon is a metal band from Laitila, Finland, that has been active since 2021. The band's music is characterized by tearing riffs and catchy choruses, accompanied by a thunderous rhythm section
On their latest album “Lost & Damned”, these ingredients come together to create a tight and energetic whole that everyone should experience at least once in their lives.
Track
list:
1. Deadly Rendezvous
2. Rage Metal
3. My Payoff
4. Blood Red Tears
5. I’ll Torn 'em Apart
6. Lucky Bastard
7. End of the Road
8. Murder Hotel Chicago
9. Madman’s Boogie Woogie
10. Lost & Damned
Cover art by Ariz M Fazri / Stealth Fangs
Line-up:
Veeti Sukari - Vocals & Guitars
Nisse Nurminen - Bass
Toivo Aitakari - Drums
https://linktr.ee/bloodymoonofficial
https://www.facebook.com/bloodymoon.official
SUBLIME EYES - "IV: THE SERPENT`S COIL"
More brutality, more melody, more groove, and more energy. This is Norwegian melodic death metal cranked up to eleven! The sound is more epic and powerful than ever, as Sublime Eyes has taken the best elements of their previous releases and injected fresh inspiration into their new album, leaving the metal crowd trembling all the way to their raised horns. Chugging riffs, relentless drumming, epic soundscapes, blazing guitar solos, tasty bass, and ferocious vocals. These are just a few of the explosive elements that await you on this album, as well as some great guest appearances!
If you enjoy bands like Testament, At The Gates, The Black Dahlia Murder, Machine Head, and Insomnium, then this album is for you!
The digital album's release date is 05 September 2025.
Tracklist
1. Venomous Curse
2. Inferno Begins
3. Wrath From The Sky
4. Pray For Death
5. Echoes (Instrumental)
6. Emperor's Mountain
7. Serpent's Coil
8. Cast Into Hell
9. Blades Of Chaos
Album's Credits:
Guest vocals by Hallgeir Skretting Enoksen of Purified In Blood on tracks 3 and 7
Guest guitar by Kjetil D. Pedersen of In Vain on track 2
Guest guitar by Ole Sønstabø of Einherjer on track 7
Guest vocals by Mikael Stokdal of Corpsewood on track 8
Mixed and mastered by Ronnie Björnström (Meshuggah, Sorcerer, Blood Red Throne, Nightrage)
Cover Art by Remi Juliebø/Deformat (Kvelertak, Shining, Vreid, Kaizers Orchestra)
Formed in Stavanger, Norway, Sublime Eyes have been a staple in the Scandinavian metal scene since 2007. With a powerful live presence and a relentless drive, the band has performed at renowned festivals including Bloodstock Open Air and Norway Rock Festival, and shared the stage with genre icons like The Haunted, Entombed, and more.
From their early debut Dawn of the Defiant, to the darker, more melodic turns on From Light Unto Darkness (2023), Sublime Eyes continue to refine and redefine their sound. Their upcoming album, IV: The Serpent’s Coil, promises to be their most majestic and devastating release yet. This record captures the heart of melodic death metal while pushing its boundaries.
www.facebook.com/SublimeEyesBand
For those interested in listening to the premiere of the full album, and read also the album review by Nekrofilth Stavros, published in Filthy Dogs of Metal. You can find all the information in the links below:
Release date 15th August 2025
Cassette Limited to 100 copies
CD Limited to 300 copies
Official distribution:
European Division by Hellstore Europe
North American Division by Southern Soundclash Records & Guts And Blood Records.
South America by Nekro Cvlt Desecration.
NEKRO CVLT DESECRATION - "PURIFICATION IN THE WITCHCRAFT
FLAMES"
Tracklist:
01 - Purification In The Witchcraft Flames [01:24]
02 - Ancient Voices From The Graves [03:17]
03 - Spell Of Necromancy... Buried Alive In Darkness [04:05]
04 - Cvlt To Kaos & Blasphemy [01:52]
05 - Arsenic Angels [04:15]
06 - Witching Possession [03:03]
07 - Into The Coven / True Pestilential Force [05:35]
08 - Altares De Sangre Y Muerte [01:32]
09 - Antichristian Black Metal Reaper MMXXV [02:43]
10 - Sabatorical Abomination [03:51]
Recordings from late December 2024 to April 2025, Recording, mixed and mastering by Gregorio Kochian
Buenos Aires Argentina
Cover Art by Darkpen Illustrations.
CD Design & Layout made by Fijimermaid Productions.
CASSETTE Design & Layout made by Alemão and Danihell Slaughter.
Promotional videos made by Ghostmaker Productions and Nekro Cvlt Desecration.
Promotional flyers made by Leo Mora and Danihell Slaughter.
Photography by Gabriela Fernandez "Thunder PH".
Intro "Purification in the Witchcraft Flames" by Fran Goya.
Violins Into the Coven by Pilar Goya, arrangements by Fran Goya.
Music Nekro Cvlt Desecration.
All lyrics Seth Nekromancer.
Photo editing by Ereshkigal.
Southern Soundclash Records
https://www.facebook.com/southernsoundclash
Guts And Blood Records
https://www.facebook.com/gutsandblood
BLASPHEMIK BLACK THRASH METAL SATANIK KHAOS...
Murder Records is honored to announce the second album by Nekro Cvlt Desecration, entitled "Purification In The Witchcraft Flames" and which will be released on August 15th, 2025 with the pestilent exhumation of the moldy coffins with nauseating odors of death and where profane voices echo to proclaim blasphemous chaos from this filthy open grave.
The infamous sound of Nekro Cvlt Desecration takes on a voracious devastation, full of darkness in the chaos that mercilessly invades the bowels of the underworld of darkness with possessed rhythms, where satanic proclamations and abominable prophecies are vomited.
The new album that Nekro Cvlt Desecration presents to us is decomposed with ten hymns that take us into an hellish journey to the depths of darkness, where the trumpets of the Luciferian archangels will guide us to the altar soaked with the blood spilled in this blasphemous ritual and where the death will reap the cursed believers with its impure sickle ready to decapitate the biblical creatures before they are immolated in the infernal flames.
This cursed witchcraft cult will be presented by Murder Records in the CD and Cassette formats with official distribution in the European Devision by Hellstore Europe, in the North American Devision by Southern Soundclash Records and Guts & Blood Records and in South America the official distribution will be assumed by Nekro Cvlt Desecration.
Line-Up:
Seth Nekromancer (Voices)
Nashgot (Lead and Rhythm Guitars)
Ereshkigal (Bass)
Goat Destruktor (Drums and Choirs)
https://nekrocvltdesecration.bandcamp.com/
NOMAD SNAKEPIT PRODUCTIONS proudly presents:
ARKÆON – “NÅR BJERGE BLIVER TIL STØV”
A pact has been made with some of the pioneers from the Danish Black Metal scene!
Hailing from the nefarious cradle associated with names such as Múspellzheimr, Tongues, Denial of God and Draug, Arkæon is a three-headed beast that will grasp you by the balls like no other has for a long time. A totally unearthly and outbalanced masterpiece of Black Metal mayhem this is!
“Når Bjerge Bliver til Støv” was in fact first created as a demo, following the band’s album “Parasit” (released in 2022 by I, Voidhanger Records). However, too good to remain half in the shadows as a mere demotape, Arkæon decided to join forces with Nomad Snakepit Productions and have this amazing work enhanced with an exclusive bonus track from the same recording sessions, to be re-emerged as an LP, summing up to over 29 minutes of playtime.
Thus we are now presenting a limited and exclusive release on vinyl only: 50 copies black vinyl and 150 on super marble black/white vinyl.
Arkæon prove that – even in 2025 – there is still a LOT of ground to explore!
DOOM CULT COMMANDO – “DAS ERWACHEN DER SCHLANGE“
Prepare to meet thy doom! A new Black Metal horde has emerged from German soil!
Infernal K. (from Desaster) has assembled two dedicated comrades, with the aim to create some uncompromising abyssal form of Black Metal!
Despite of having been built around a very traditional BM core, it is not a straightforward task to describe Doom Cult Commando’s music, as it takes the listener as easily into the direction of Moonblood, Katharsis and old Dodheimsgard as it goes back to the bestial primitiveness of Blasphemy. The mindfuck is then complete as you find the vocals venturing between the spheres of Urfaust and Attila's vocals on De Mysteriis...
“Das Erwachen Der Schlange” is the band’s very first output, and Nomad Snakepit was given the honour of releasing it on vinyl! We are doing 200 copies only (black vinyl), with side B laser-printed.
BEZWERING – “DWALINGEN”
From the smouldering ashes of Wederganger, the foul entity Bezwering came into being in 2018, invoking the darkest spirits from the corpse-filled soil of their native Gelderland.
After one demo, a split EP and two albums on Ván Records, 2025 marks the return for the trio Alfschijn, Onmens and MR.
With this release, Bezwering wanders off from its usual path, delving into two occult mysteries from the Dutch Veluwezoom area.
Two brand new hymns have thus been pressed as an exclusive 7” picture EP, limited to 200 copies, featuring a folded sleeve insert and awesome artwork done by Warhead.
Bezwering plays Undeath Metal exclusively!
SHATTERER – “FIRE “
Carrying deep scars from the obscure and truly threating black metal scene of the early 1990's, a time when the craft was sincere, passionate, burning and hungry, comes this cassette EP by an individual firmly rooted in that very soil.
"Fire" echoes those ancient sentiments whilst emanating new sparks kindling the undying flames.
This is the debut solo-endeavour of Mörk (MALIGN, WATAIN, SVARTSYN and more)
A tribute to the ancient sonic and ideological inferno yet with an unmistakable, rabid and unique expression.
This embodiment of true BM underground is strictly limited to 100 copies on tape!
Still hot on Nomad Snakepit Productions:
Unbegotten / Velo Misere (Spa) - “Silencio y Demencia” lim. LP
Svartsyn (Swe) – “Vortex of the Destroyer” lim. tape
Svartsyn cassette reissues:
“The True Legend” lim. tape
“Wrath Upon the Earth” lim. tape
“Black Testament” lim. tape
“In Death” lim. tapee
Expurgate (Swe) – “Nynäs Death” lim. LP
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After completing the final objective and rising from the ashes of the recently self-immolated GRIDLINK,
Recruiting Maruta/Shock Withdrawal vocalist Mitchell Luna and re-enlisting grindcore commandos Mauro Cordoba and Rory Kobzina from the Coronet Juniper sessions, this operation requires relinquishing high tech weaponry. Only use of rudimentary blades, precision blast strikes, and amplified guttural attacks is allowed.
BARREN PATH elevate the flailing savagery of their genre through mincing, precise volleys of melodic and dissonant passages that rip and tear like a swarm of shurikens.
By turns cruelly effective and strangely vulnerable, GRIEVING is a statement release by a new standard-bearer in grindcore.
This is music for a vicious, unforgiving world.
Check out the official video for the first single, "The Insufferable Weight," at the link that follows: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oH_czifZ3Gs
Grieving will be released on CD, vinyl LP, and digital formats on October 31 via Willowtip Records.
Pre-order:
https://willowtip.com/bands/details/barren-path.aspx
https://barrenpath.bandcamp.com/album/grieving
Track
Listing:
1. Whimpering Echo
2. Subversion record
3. Primordial Black
4. No Geneva
5. Isolation Wound
6. The Insufferable Weight
7. Relinquish
8. The Unreliable Narrator
9. Celestial Bleeding
10. Lunar Tear
11. Horizonless
12. In the End… The Gift is Death
Credits:
Vocals recorded by Phil Vera (DESPISE YOU, CROM) at Veracuda studios, Los Angeles, CA.
Drums and guitar tracked by Irving Lopez (COGNIZANT, TRUCIDO) at Anomalous Mind Recordings, Dallas, TX.
Mixed by Irving Lopez at Anomalous Mind Recordings, Dallas, TX.
Mastered by Leon Del Muerte (IMPALED, EXHUMED, MURDER CONSTRUCT) at Beastman Audio, Portland, OR.
Line-up:
Takafumi Matsubara : Guitar
Bryan Fajardo : Drums
Mitchell Luna: Vocals
Rory Kobzina : Guitar
Mauro Cordoba: Bass
https://www.facebook.com/willowtip
https://www.facebook.com/people/Barren-Path/61579110541664/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ__L0y8cyfXJitDvPhr0bw
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61579192090478
https://savageattackthrash.bandcamp.com/
Rising from the heart of the Midwest metal scene, this Chicago-based quintet has announced a fall release for their much-anticipated second full-length, TYRANNUS AETERNUM. Following the 2022 release of their debut album, Rex Mortem, BURNED IN EFFIGY has sharpened their sound to a lethal edge. The result is an 11-track onslaught that blends the band’s skillful musicianship and technicality with volcanic brutality.
An early glimpse into the conceptual and sonic intensity of Tyrannus Aeternum comes with the album’s first single, "BEFOULED BENEFACTION." Watch the lyric video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8GjaFLZNEAk
Tyrannus Aeternum is set for release on October 31. Pre-orders are coming soon.
Tracklist:
1) Befouled Benefaction
2) Retribution
3) Masquerade
4) Procession
5) Wage of Exile
6) Sacrificial Seance
7) Monstrosity Reborn
8) Gallows Hymn
9) The Racking
10) Crown Crusher
11) Citadel
Tyrannus Aeternum was recorded at Beal Audio and Bricktop Recording, with production, engineering and mixing by Jordan Beal. Orchestration and keyboards on the album were provided by Graham Southern. Album artwork by Timon Kokott.
Bio:
BURNED IN EFFIGY’s roots date back to 2017. In January 2022, the band independently released its debut album Rex Mortem, which was highly acclaimed by leading heavy music media and led to the band sharing the stage with iconic acts such as ORBIT CULTURE, OBSCURA, and REVOCATION.
A must for listeners of acts such as THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER and INFERI, with the band’s attention to virtuosity and intensity in equal measure, the effort and accomplishment of the band’s debut led to being talent scouted. With work on the band's sophomore album complete, BURNED IN EFFIGY aims to take its signature melodic death metal sound across the US, and in time, the world. The search for total conquest continues.
Line-up:
Mark “Smedy” Smedbron - Vocals
Steve Bacakos - Guitar
Mike Hisson - Guitar
Matt Watkins - Bass
Eddie Dec - Drums
https://www.facebook.com/burnedineffigyofficial
US
extreme blackened death thrash metal juggernaut NIGHT ATTACK
have released their unrelenting new single, “MOSH AND THRASH”, the
first taste of their forthcoming EP “NECROMANCER”, arriving
September
19, 2025, via Wormholedeath.
“Mosh and Thrash” is a venomous blackened death thrash assault aimed squarely at false idols, scene tourists, and authority figures alike. Fueled by blastbeats, raw rage, and middle-finger anthems, the track calls for a hostile takeover of the underground with fists raised and amps blown. No safe spaces, no apologies—just pure sonic warfare for the true metal hordes.
Stream the single: https://orcd.co/moshandthrash
NECROMANCER EP
Taken from the band’s upcoming EP, Necromancer, this latest release marks the third offering from the relentless four-piece. Channeling the feral spirit of early Death, Sepultura, Possessed, Kreator, and Megadeth, the EP showcases a masterclass in extreme metal songwriting—blending furious and technical guitar riffs, savage vocals, and a punishing rhythm section across every track.
Produced with a crushing mix worthy of its legacy influences, Necromancer captures the raw intensity and craft of the genre’s formative years, while carving out a space uniquely Night Attack’s own. The band features members of Vesterian and Ancestral Blood.
Pre-save “Necromancer” EP: https://orcd.co/necromancer
https://www.facebook.com/NIGHTATTACKBAND
https://nightattack.bandcamp.com
THALARION- “FOUR ELEMENTS MYSTERIUM” (25th Anniversary Edition)
Label: Pařát Productions
Style: Death/doom metal
Release date: 25.8. 2025
Type: Digipak + 12 page booklet
Listen to the recording on YouTube channel Pařát Productions https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=or8wE_0B7Z8&t=184s
You can order in the Paratshop https://paratshop.cz/produkt/thalarion-four-elements-mysterium-25th-anniversary-edition-2/
SURVIVALIST – “RADIO BLEED” (SINGLE)
Label: Independent Release
Release date: august 29th 2025
Current Line up:
Gavin Sharp - Vocals
Nick Butcher - Guitars
Lee Shaw - Bass
Rhys Fraser - Drums
Born on the city streets of Belfast, Northern Ireland, Survivalist have been shaped by their own personal struggles, the rotting heart of human society and the frightening, fractured world we live in. In a form of sonic alchemy they take the resulting negative emotions – fear, frustration, anger and despair – and transform them into an unbowed, unbroken, uncompromising sound; a sound built from bulldozing grooves, titanic riffs, concussive breakdowns and devastating vocals, a sound they have branded ‘Groovecore’. Survivalist introduced themselves to the wider world with the unbridled passion and intensity of their 2021 debut album, VII, which garnered plaudits from across the metal press. The single ‘Greater Negative’ followed in the album’s wake and accelerated their upwards trajectory, being picked up for airplay by BBC Radio. Away from the studio Survivalist’s reputation as an incendiary live act was growing as they toured with Party Canon and shared the stage with the likes of Polaris, Chelsea Grin, Suffocation, Atreyu, Kublai Khan and many more.
In April 2025 Survivalist found themselves on prime time television, on Channel 5, interviewed by presenters Gaby Roslin and Ortis Deley and now the time has come for the next chapter in the story of Survivalist’s seemingly inevitable ascent through the extreme music ranks to begin in earnest. A second album, A Place For Those Who Suffer, Alone… has been announced, with first single ‘Deathbed’, featuring a guest vocal performance from Alex Koehler (Ameonna, ex-Chelsea Grin), already having hinted at the unstoppable force fans can expect. And on August 29th a second single will detonate – perhaps Survivalist’s most fiercely focussed expression of defiance yet – ‘Radio Bleed’. Colossal weight, gut-punching power and irresistible rhythms combine in this crushing, anthemic distillation of every element that gives Survivalist their unmistakeable identity. Produced, mixed and mastered by Josh Sid Robinson (Archives, Skullmaiden, Congential Abnormalities etc) ‘Radio Bleed’ sounds vital, vibrant and downright dangerous. When they first heard VII, Metal Temple were convinced that Survivalist were “clearly going to move on to bigger and better things and reach greater heights” – and ‘Radio Bleed’ is the sound of that prophecy unfolding.
A video for ‘Radio Bleed’ was filmed with the help of Survivalist’s dedicated home town fans at the Bridges Urban Sports Park in Belfast and it perfectly captures the spirit of this song, this band and the bond they have with their supporters.
Be ready for ‘Radio Bleed’ on August 29th and look out for the band on the road in England in September and touring Ireland and Northern Ireland with Thy Art Is Murder and Heriot in October. Join the Survivalist family as the next stage of their campaign begins!
https://www.youtube.com/@survivalistgroove
https://www.facebook.com/survivalist.gc
CALINE
– A VLADA TALE OF THE DAMNED comic Kickstarter campaign launch
Metal and horror stories mix very well, so here we go:
After the success of the comic novel VLADA - A DRACULA TALE, Tim Vigil and Matt Slay created a sequel. It’s going to be released with various covers by them and Heather Rose, Len Danovich, Chandra Akerblom, and Ken Hunt (the original Vlada a Dracula Tale artist).
Vlada A Dracula Tale is a gender-swapped interpretation on the classic characters found in Bram Stokers Novel!
This will be a 28 page comic book.
Tim Vigil will have two covers for this book one normal cover and one NSFW.
Project launches august 15th 530 pm est
https://www.facebook.com/Vladagraphicnovel/
TREASONDOM – “THE FLESH CONSUMES THE MIND”
Label: Defense Records /
Maximed Records
Release date: august 15th 2025
Genre: Grindcore/Thrash/Death/Crust
For fans of: Napalm Death | Lock Up | Nasum | Misery Index
Line-up:
Hunor Bakó – vocals, guitars
Ferenc Bakó – bass
Botond Patek – vocals, guitars
Barna Szabó – drums
As the world around us dies, humanity hurtles towards its increasingly uncertain future with a manic laugh, eyes turned in upon itself, shunning the qualities that once gave it such promise and potential. Idiocy and division are celebrated, blindfolds worn with pride as the chosen few assemble glittering hoards of wealth like bloated dragons. We eat our young, feeding them into meat grinders of perversion and abuse and set our Eden ablaze. The sating of desire is paramount, while wisdom and empathy are scorned, cast out and left to rot. Wrapped in fear and cocooned in hate as the flesh consumes the mind…
Hailing from the mountainous climes of Transylvania, Romania Treasondom have been delivering their violent sonic assault since 2017 – a potent amalgam of grind, thrash, death and crust with an acerbic and insightful lyrical approach, railing at the hypocrisy and selfishness of mankind. Their debut EP, Nihilistic Incubator, was released in 2018 and two singles, numerous compilation appearances and live shows with the likes of Master, Candlemass, Foetal Juice and many more have followed…and now it is finally time for their full length debut album to be unleashed; the mind blowing cocktail of extremity and rage that is The Flesh Consumes The Mind!
The breathtaking ride through the ruins of civilisation begins with ‘Everyone Is Dead Or Dying’ – an instant injection of adrenaline that sets the heart racing – and from there The Flesh Consumes The Mind flows beautifully, an unstoppable juggernaut of power. From the methodical destruction of ‘Spitting Feathers’ to the grinding ferocity of ‘Revolution Eats Its Children’ the impact of each and every song is colossal. Yet for all the energy and unbridled force what resonates most deeply about The Flesh Consumes The Mind is the quality of the song writing. These are not just nail bomb explosions of glorious devastation; they are also superbly constructed, memorable songs with individual character and atmosphere, armed to the teeth with brilliant, frenetic drumming and more great riffs than most bands can dream of. Be it the tolling bell of ‘Rites Of Loss’, a summoning to our end, an interlude of pure grief for all we have lost that is ripped apart by the fury of ‘Cathedral For Thieves’, the jagged Voivod touched riffs of ‘Progress’ that take us on an interstellar journey to the bleak outposts of mankind’s pursuit of self destruction or the intricate thrashing and massive doomed death march of ‘No Shores At The End’, the songs that make up this stunning album will draw you back, time and time again.
With an authentic, organic sound that bombards the senses, captured by the mixing and mastering of Ben Jones (Pest Control, The Infernal Sea, Mortuary Spawn etc) The Flesh Consumes The Mind will be released on August 15th, supported by the combined forces of Defense Records and Maximed Records. Do not miss this cataclysmic raging against the dying of the light.
www.defensemerch.com
www.maximed-rec.cz
https://treasondom.bandcamp.com
https://www.facebook.com/treasondom/
The
highly anticipated new album from female death metal band CASTRATOR
has arrived. CORONATION OF THE GROTESQUE is out now on Dark
Descent Records.
Three years after their crushing debut Defiled in Oblivion, CASTRATOR returns with Coronation of the Grotesque, an album that not only exceeds all expectations but leaves them shattered in its wake, firmly cementing the band among the North American death metal elite.
Coronation of the Grotesque is available on CD, vinyl, and cassette at
Watch the official music video for album track "Covenant of Deciept," (filmed by Immolation's Bob Vigna) at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dfih-aAsgVs
In December, the band will join the likes of Acid Bath, Blood Incantation, and more at the Decibel Magazine Metal and Beer Fest. The fest runs December 5 - 6 at the Fillmore Auditorium in Denver, CO, with the pre-fest set for December 4 at Ratio Beerworks. CASTRATOR will perform on December 5.
Coronation of the Grotesque was recorded across multiple studios with key figures in the US death metal scene. Bass recording was engineered by John Tardy (Obituary) at Redneck Studios, guitars and vocals by Jordan Milner at Obsidian Audio, additional guitars by Taylor Nordberg (Deicide) at Smoke and Mirrors Productions, and drums by Noah Buchanan (Nunslaughter) at Mercinary Studios, where Buchanan also handled mixing and mastering. Cover art by John Zig.
Touring with the likes of Immolation, Exhumed, and Cattle Decapitation has cemented CASTRATOR’s reputation as a commanding live force, and concert announcements in support of Coronation of the Grotesque are imminent.
CASTRATOR is:
Robin Mazen - Bass
Carolina Perez - Drums
Clarissa Badini - Vocals
Sara Loerlein - Guitars
www.darkdescentrecords.com
https://www.facebook.com/CastratorBand
With
immense pride and trepidation, we’re overjoyed to finally announce our newly
sealed alliance with a band that we’ve been a fan of from far before this label
even existed.
After ten long years cloaked in a mysterious silence, no one would have hoped or imagined we'd ever see the return of Bristol’s bleakest. Yet their grandiose re-emergence from the shadows is not only completely unexpected, but it sees post-punk/industrial masters HATEFUL ABANDON restored to their most shimmering and relevant form, resounding as more necessary, intimidating and bloated with bile than ever before, as they reascend the throne of dissent in a broken world overrun by bastards. The eternal duo of multi-instrumentalists Tom “Swine” Price and Martin “Vice Martyr” Brindley rebound to resplendent despondency after a decade of silence with “THREAT”, a brand new full-length execration once again weaving the grim fibers of post-punk, industrial, anarcho and crust punk, black metal and darkwave into their own idealization of disillusion and resentment toward a world they do not recognize nor accept. “Threat” not only erases a ten-year absence completely by perfectly continuing the legacy of their previous three acclaimed full-lengths (2008’s “Famine”, 2011’s “Move”, and 2014’s “Liars/Bastards”), but it evolves the duo’s unrivaled vision further, cementing their status of defiant outsider cult consecrated by a career spanning almost twenty years that has has seen few credible rivals or imitators. Once again entirely written and self-recorded as a secluded duo with zero outside input or involvement, “Threat” picks up straight from where the band had vanished back in 2014, unfolding eight new songs and thirty eight minutes of pessimistic, blue-collar cultural upheaval that tell the story of a deafened world headed straight into doom. The echoes of Killing Joke, Joy Division, Godflesh, Amebix, Swans, Coil, Rudimentary Peni, Ramleh, etc., all reflecting through the shards of a splintered sonic mirror, at times directly cited, others more distantly evoked, as they ominously reverberate through a barren post-industrial wasteland of broken cities and ruined lives.
“Threat” is slated for an August 29 2025 reissue on LP, CD, MC and digital formats worldwide via Sentient Ruin, and is now pre-orderable via all our channels..
Sincerely, Sentient Ruin
https://sentientruin.com/bands#/hateful-abandon
https://sentientruin.com/releases/hateful-abandon-threat
French
black-metal/hardcore/crust outfit DOCTOR LIVINGSTONE presents
the first-ever vinyl edition of their final album, NOTES DU PARADIS
/ WHOOP WHOOP WHEE WHEE — available now via Coups de Couteau and fully
streaming online.
FFO : Catharsis ; Martyrdöd ; Converge ; pg.99 ; The Secret...
Originally released 17 years ago through Overstage Imperator Productions, this chaotic and genre-defying record returns with a new remaster by Bruno Varea and a striking updated artwork by Maxime Taccardi.
“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.”
Recorded live and unrehearsed at In The Box studio, the album’s twelve double-titled tracks tear through black metal, crust, noise, and experimental extremes, drawing inspiration from Dada, de Sade, Cioran, and more.
Known for their dark humor and raw intensity, Doctor Livingstone carved their own path in the underground with a sound both unpredictable and brutally honest.
https://coupsdecouteau.bandcamp.com/album/notes-du-paradis-whoop-whoop-whee-whee
Founded
in 2020 by guitarist Steve Elias, SELIAS combines melodic death
metal with groove and alt metal elements. Their sound is heavy and cinematic,
built on aggressive riffs, heavy and melodic vocals, and atmospheric
textures.
The band’s lineup includes vocalist Guillaume Pascual, whose blend of guttural growls, soaring clean vocals, and ambient keys adds emotional range; Daniel Bouwman on hard-hitting drums; Jeff Hyde anchoring the sound with melodic, heavy bass lines; and Steve Elias, the band’s architect, with intricate, commanding guitar work. Together, they forge a sound that’s both emotionally resonant and relentlessly heavy.
After their debut HEADSHOT, Killkarma marks a darker, more emotionally intense chapter for SELIAS. The album merges crushing riffs, moody synths, and raw vocals into a tightly crafted, immersive metal experience.
"With Killkarma, we wanted to sharpen our sound and push every element further—heavier riffs, deeper atmosphere, and more intensity across the board," says guitarist and founder Steve Elias. "It’s the most focused we’ve ever been."
Fans are already getting a preview of what’s to come. SELIAS has been showcasing new material from Killkarma on their multiple 2025 Canadian tours, delivering high-octane performances complete with immersive lighting, smoke effects, and dramatic synth moments that elevate their already intense live presence.
Musically, SELIAS draws influence from bands like In Flames, Soilwork, Rammstein, and Orbit Culture, offering a sound that balances melodic brutality with cinematic depth. The album promises to be an emotionally charged and unapologetically heavy statement from one of Canada’s rising metal acts. A sure not to miss for 2025 and 2026.
Tracklist
1. The Day The World Went Away
2. Abducted
3. Bullets
4. 888
5. Beyond The Switch
6. Don't Tread on Me
7. Cautionary Tale
8. 88i8
9. Six 6 Sicks
10. Real Eyes Realize
11. Raven's Call
12. Flames
13. My Time
14. Twisted Path Reimagined
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Progressive death metal band APOCALYPTIC SOCIETY will release their crushing full-length debut album Instinctual Self-Slaughter on September 5th, delivering an unrelenting blend of technical brutality, searing melodies and raw intensity.
Drawing influence from legends such as Death, Cynic, Hypocrisy, Iron Maiden and Metallica the US-based five-piece have forged their own apocalyptic sound, merging progressive metal intricacy with thrash aggression and old-school death metal ferocity.
From chaotic impromptu performances in fast-food parking lots to commanding packed stages across Pennsylvania, APOCALYPTIC SOCIETY have built an intensely loyal following through their high-energy, no-compromise live shows. The release of Instinctual Self-Slaughter marks the beginning of their next chapter, supported by a string of local performances before a United States multi-state tour in March 2026.
Watch the official lyric video for “Uncured” here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kY6FK1RJga8
Packed with dueling guitar harmonies, odd-time grooves, crushing bass lines, and versatile growls, Instinctual Self-Slaughter delivers a modern yet uncompromising death metal experience. The album captures the band’s ability to balance technicality with emotional weight, resonating with fans who demand substance alongside heaviness.
Since their formation in 2015, APOCALYPTIC SOCIETY have shared stages with killer acts including Dying Fetus, Incantation, Sadistic Vision, and Hellwitch. Known for unleashing frenzied pits, pure adrenaline, and an uncompromising stage presence.
Tracklist:
1.Dawn of Execution
2.Distorted
3.Uncured
4.Quiet Room
5.Judgement Call
6.Instinctual Self-Slaughter
7.Coffin Full of Spiders
8.The Silent Extinction
APOCALYPTIC SOCIETY are:
Michael Beers – Vocals
Zach Kuhn – Guitar
Alex Rogers – Guitar
Ron Sowal – Bass
Dan Lineaweaver – Drums
https://www.totaldarknesspromotions.com/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRWTm-1-Y84fjrT5Z-u__4A
https://apocalypticsociety.com/
https://www.facebook.com/ApocalypticSociety
DE PROFUNDIS – “THE GOSPEL OF ROT” (EP)
Label: Independent Release
Release date: october 1st 2025
Genre: Death Metal
For fans of: Death | Morbid Angel | Immolation | Nocturnus
How we have fallen, how our empire has crumbled…our values and learning trampled into the dust as we kneel before altars to idiocy and greed. We offer prayers to the war machine, no longer abhorring the taking of life, but raging in our ignorance we fervently debate which lives are suitable for sacrifice and which children deserve no future. Truth has become a malleable property, no longer a definable absolute and manipulation is now an applauded art form. Our gods cradle missiles while we twitch in nervous anxiety, awaiting the latest incarnation of the hand held devices that consume our identity, our reason and our morality. We are naught but rot…
“The Gospel Of Rot is both a warning and a weapon – a sonic rebellion against the forces that seek to silence and subjugate. De Profundis offers not salvation but a wake-up call…”- De Profundis
Celebrating 20 years of death dealing and devastation, De Profundis have returned with a rejuvenated line-up and a brand new EP of stunning power and intensity. The Gospel Of Rot brings together four tracks of furious death metal and masterful musicianship into a manifesto of resistance against the empty vessels that rule us, dragging our civilisation into a mire of degradation. Beginning with ‘I: Corruption’ we are hit by a torrent of classic death metal that makes incursions into the realms of thrash and black metal, thriving in the fluid boundaries between the genres. New vocalist Stefano Bassi immediately makes his mark with deep, guttural tones of depth and substance and second new addition to the ranks, bassist Simon McAuliffe, is immediately noticeable too, punching through the mix, an intrinsic part of this new chapter for De Profundis. Despite the remarkable work this band have produced over the years, by the midpoint of second song, ‘II: Deception’ it’s a struggle not to immediately embrace The Gospel Of Rot as their finest work to date. On one level it’s direct, hard-hitting and straight between the eyes – on another there are so many subtle shifts, touches and nuances that set it apart from the rest of the field. The vocal delivery in ‘III: Indoctrination’ is imperious, the drumming overwhelming, the lead playing simply brilliant. Every progression, every passage, every scuttling spider-legged scale and formidable blast on this EP is just right, crafted to perfection. The Gospel Of Rot concludes with a raging cover of Sepultura’s classic ‘Subtraction’ and De Profundis have made it their own; sublimely executed it slots into place as an integral part of a magnificently engineered death metal machine. With incredible performances and incredible songs, De Profundis are back at the very top of their game.
Mixed and mastered by Matt Jones at Capsaarx Studios (Fury, Vanitas, Dakesis etc) The Gospel Of Rot sounds magnificent, with exquisite tones and a perfect balance between clarity and power. The final hallmarks of quality have been applied with the wonderful artwork of Pierre-Alain D. of 3mmi Design (Necrodeath, Scar Symmetry, The Crawling etc) and it’s hard to see how The Gospel Of Rot could have been any better. The fight back begins on October 1st!
“…the rot is everywhere — and it’s time to tear it down.”- De Profundis
Line-up:
Stefano Bassi - Vocals
Shoi Sen - Guitars
Paul Nazarkardeh - Guitars
Simon McAuliffe - Bass
Tom Atherton – Drums
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https://www.deprofundistheband.com/
Excerpt - "a sick, sickly, and pustulated death metal à la Undeath while nodding their fetid heads to Cannibal Corpse and Grave"
RETCHING - “CHARMING THE DECOMPOSED”
Genre: old school/brutal death
metal
For fans of: Broken Hope, Cannibal Corpse, Fulci, Undeath, Mortician, Devourment
On only their debut release, Retching have found a way to present the gore-soaked, rotten, old school-inclined death metal sound that we all love with quality songwriting that elevates it beyond the nostalgic, aspiring bands of this ilk. It is what keeps the appeal from being diminished upon multiple listens and keeps the listener coming back for more as there's more than just simplified caveman-mosh death metal savagery on offer here. The songs, while accessible and laden with compelling hooks, are intricate and structured, and do a lot more before offering the much-desired dose of primal brutality. The influences too are assimilated very well from various death metal bands - this is no direct Cannibal Corpse or Suffocation clone; it bears elements as most such death metal bands do, but they've attempted to go about creating something delectable and effective in their own way, and to that extent this works well. There's no beating about the bush here - if you're into death metal that's heavy, catchy, and fun but also not completely senseless, Retching will make your day.
Line up
Latex - Oil drums and low end garrote
Mondo - Six string razor wire and erotic moans
Art by Slimeweaver
Track listing
1. Moonlight Perversions/Gorging on Ecstasy
2. Premature Decapitation
3. Shower Curtain Silhouette
4. Foaming
5. Vulgar Celluloid Trophy
6. Septic Entombment
7. Fetid Abattoir
8. Mortuary of Desire
Release date - August 22nd, 2025
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https://retching-label.bandcamp.com/album/charming-the-decomposed
With
the release of their horrific new EP, BRUTE, looming on the
horizon, NECROTICGOREBEAST have unleashed a second
single from its heinous tracklisting, exclusively at Decibel Magazine. The
second single to be taken from Brute is one of the most malicious acts of sonic
violence that NecroticGoreBeast have ever recorded, a seething morass of
malignancy and spite. Featuring a venomous guest vocal performance
from Chaney Crabb of Entheos, ‘Knuckle Deep Convulsions’ is a
gut-ripping testament to the ever increasing darkness that shrouds the sound of
NecroticGoreBeast. Formidable drumming, riffs that ooze wickedness and truly
ungodly vocals combine to deliver a monstrous assault of soulless savagery and
bestial brutality. NecroticGorebeast recognise no authority, no moral code and
bow the knee to none. There is no one heavier. This is brutal death metal
supremacy!
Feel the force of 'Knuckle Deep Convulsions' at Decibel now! https://www.decibelmagazine.co...
Brute was recorded at Equilibrium Studio with Christopher Rannou-Poulin, guitarist with Beyond Fiction and the mixing and mastering magic was applied by Miguel Tereso of Demigod Recordings who, as well as
illuminating the sonic atrocities on NecroticGoreBeast’s three full length albums, has also worked with the likes of Analepsy, Gaerea and many more. This team has captured the heaviest sound yet from the Canadian monsters – each beautiful ugly riff given the maximum in merciless power. Complete with stunning artwork from Andreas Christanetoff of Armaada Art (Aborted, Kraanium etc), Comatose Music will unleash this grotesque sonic killing machine on September 12th.
Your days in the light are numbered…
https://www.comatosemusic.com/
https://www.facebook.com/Necroticgorebeast
NEWS 9.8.2025Genre: Black MetalLabel: Folter Records
Distributed by: Alive
Release: 18.09.2025
KAECK begann 2014 als ein Projekt, welches aus Mitgliedern verschiedener niederländischer Underground-Bands bestand, von denen die meisten in den frühen 90er Jahren starteten. Nach den zwei von der Szene sehr gut aufgenommenen Alben »Stormkult« und »Het Zwarte Dictaat«, stampft nun der dritte Longplayer »Gruwelijk Onthaal« alle Hoffnung der Menschheit in den Schmutz.
Oovenmeesters Gesang knurrt und beißt sich durch sieben Tracks aus purem Dreck. Mit dem neuen Schlagzeuger Frostbite wird jeglicher Optimismus zerschlagen. R. Nillesen (vormals auch Drums) spielt diesmal »nur« den Bass – die wahnsinnigen Basslines und Sounds, die er kreiert hat, geben diesem Album eine besonders dunkle Note. – Mit dunklen, eindringlichen Tastenklängen, höllisch schweren Gitarren, stampfenden Bässen und einem Schlagzeug, bei dem alles Leben verlischt, verewigen KAECK mit »Gruwelijk Onthaal« ihr düsterstes Album.
Das Intro »Het Huilend Altaar« (»Der weinende Altar«) ist eine dreißig Sekunden lange Anbetung KAECKs durch alle Bandmitglieder in einem Anfall aus Wut und Hass
Oovenmeester: »Das Konzept des Albums umfasst die Ankunft des schrecklichen Gottes Kaeck auf Erden. Nachdem er die Menschen telepathisch angewiesen und gezwungen hat, böse Sekten zu gründen, um seine Ankunft vorzubereiten, zermalmt und unterjocht er sie in einem alptraumhaften Dasein der Sklaverei. Es ist der Anfang vom Ende der Menschheit.«
Tracklist
1. Het Huilend Altaar (0.32)
2. Door Gespleten Tongen Bezworen (5.25)
3. Ondermaanse Contracten (6.06)
4. De Nachtelingen Van Het Nieuwe Duister (5.23)
5. Paterhexolimaat (4.25)
6. De Ijzeren Hand Van Het Benedenwaartse (4.18)
7. Bloedend Verraad Met Ontvleesde Hand Gesmeten (6.00)
Total: 32.09
Line-up:
J. Kruitwagen: guitars, keys, all music
Frostbite: drums
Oovenmeester: vocals, lyrics, concept
R. Nillesen: bass
Aufgenommen im Sammath Bunker, Elten, Deutschland. Aufnahme und Mix: Marco Hartgers. Mastering: Peter Neuber. – Der volle, komplett massive Sound lässt Kaeck klingen wie das Ende der Welt.
»Das Cover-Artwork für ›Gruwelijk Onthaal‹ wurde von Dylan Humphries im Holzschnitt-Stil handgefertigt. Nach der Erläuterung des lyrischen Inhalts des Albums, war Dylan in der Lage, diesen in atemberaubende Kunst zu verwandeln – wir wagen zu behaupten: das beste Albumcover der letzten Jahre im extremen Metal. Humphries begnügte sich nicht damit, nur das Frontcover zu gestalten, sondern entschied sich auch, die Trackliste auf dem Backcover in ein Meisterwerk im Stil der Kalligrafie des 16. Jahrhunderts umzusetzen. Die Texte des Albums wurden ebenfalls handgeschrieben von Vinod. Mit seiner großartigen Kalligrafie ist er seit vielen Jahren in den Niederlanden aktiv.« (J. Kruitwagen)
Alle Musik von J.B. Kruitwagen. Alle Texte und Konzept von Oovenmeester/E.R. Herben.
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„Crush The Cenotaph“ erscheint am 05.12.2025 in folgenden Formaten über Supreme Chaos Records:
Black Vinyl
„Bloody Wood“ Ultra Clear/Black/Rusty Red Marbled (ltd. 250)
Golden Vinyl (ltd. 200)
„Blood Wood Nails“ (ltd. 50) – Nur exklusiv im SCR Shop
„Splatter“ (ltd. 100) – Nur exklusiv im SCR Shop
Preorder: https://supremechaos.com/artists/asphyx/
Neu gemastert von Patrick W. Engel in den Temple Of Disharmony Studios und speziell für Vinyl im Full Dynamic Range Sound, bilden die Tracks dieser EP nun erstmals eine geschlossene, stimmige Einheit – mit einer neuen, kompromisslosen und brutal direkten Intensität.
Das Covergemälde von Axel Hermann wurde eigens für diese Neuauflage hochauflösend neu eingescannt und das gesamte Artwork sorgfältig überarbeitet. So treten zahlreiche neue Details zutage, während die ursprüngliche Farbgebung dem Artwork spürbar mehr Tiefe verleiht. Die komplette Überarbeitung – vom Klang bis zur visuellen Gestaltung – entstand in enger Abstimmung mit der Band.
Bereits am 28.11.2025 veröffentlicht Supreme Chaos Records außerdem "Global Flatline", "The Necrotic Manifesto", "Termination Redux", "Retrogore" von den Extrem-Metal-Spezialisten ABORTED neu auf Vinyl. Die EP „La Granda Mascarada“ erscheint nun zum ersten Mal überhaupt auf Vinyl!
Hier die erhältlichen ABORTED Vinyl-Formate:
„La Grande Mascarade“:
Black Vinyl
"Bloody" Transparent red/black marbled Vinyl (ltd. 500)
Transparent Violet/Blue/Black Splatter (ltd. 100) – Nur exklusiv im SCR Shop
„Global Flatline“:
Black Vinyl
„Radioactive Cloud" Dark Yellow/Black Marbled Vinyl (ltd. 200)
Yellow/Green/Black Splatter (ltd. 100) – Nur exklusiv im SCR Shop
„The Necrotic Manifesto“:
Black Vinyl
"Evil Slime" Transparent Lime/Black Marbled Vinyl (ltd. 200)
Transparent Lime/Olive Green/Black Splatter (ltd. 100) – Nur exklusiv im SCR Shop
„Termination Redux“:
Black Vinyl
"Toxic" Neon Green Vinyl (ltd. 200)
Orange/Black Splatter (ltd.100) – Nur exklusiv im SCR Shop
„Retrogore“:
Black Vinyl
"Zombified" Cream white/brown marbled Vinyl (ltd. 200)
Neon Green/Black Splatter (ltd. 100) – Nur exklusiv im SCR Shop
Hier geht´s zum Preorder:
https://supremechaos.com/artists/aborted/
Black Death Metal Band Frankfurt Oder – das ist HKSPK,
eine energiegeladene Black/Death‑Metal‑Band aus dem Herzen von Brandenburg.
Unser Zuhause ist Frankfurt (Oder), unser Stil ist kompromisslos, modern und
geprägt von Einflüssen des klassischen und neuen Black Metal. Ob als Headliner
auf dem Schaf City Open Air oder gemeinsam mit Szenegrößen beim MUR Openair:
HKSPK steht für kraftvolle Riffs, intensive Shows und eine starke Community.Seit 2023 bringen wir Black Metal aus Frankfurt (Oder) in die Clubs und auf die Festivals von Brandenburg, Berlin und darüber hinaus. Unser aktuelles Album The Human Butcher (2025) steht für kompromisslosen Sound, energiegeladene Live‑Performance und große Leidenschaft für harte Musik. Erlebe HKSPK live – alle aktuellen Konzerttermine findest du hier: https://hkspk.de/black-metal-live-brandenburg-hkspk-live-termine-festivals/
HKSPK steht für drei Freunde, die gern Krach machen, noch lieber auf der Bühne stehen und dabei alles andere als ernst sind – außer wenn’s um Musik geht. Seit 2023 proben, schwitzen und feiern wir zusammen irgendwo zwischen Frankfurt (Oder) und Brandenburg.
Unser Sound? Black Metal, Death Metal, was Eigenes, manchmal rotzig, manchmal verspielt, immer mit dem Kopf durch die Wand. Wir schreiben unsere Songs selbst, nehmen unser Zeug auf – und haben einfach Bock auf ehrliche Musik mit echten Menschen.
Was uns wichtig ist:
Live spielen, Energie aufs Publikum abfeuern und auch mal ein Bier mit euch trinken
Eigene Songs, kein Kommerz – lieber echte Gefühle als Chart-Gedudel
Humor nicht vergessen – jeder Gig ist auch ein bisschen Blödsinn, so wie wir halt sind
Unsere bisherigen Highlights: Zwei eigene Alben („Holy Scum“ & „THE HUMAN BUTCHER“), ein paar verrückte Festivals und Support-Shows, aber vor allem: immer mehr Leute, die nach den Gigs einfach hängenbleiben und quatschen.
Wer genauer wissen will, wie das bei uns aussieht, klickt mal rüber zu https://hkspk.de/musik/ und hört in unsere Musik rein.
The Human Butcher (Album 2025)
Blood Phallus03:08
Schwanzløses Gesindel04:16
Zur letzten Rauhnacht04:23
Human Butcher02:33
Nocturnal Beheading03:18
Und: Ja, unser Bandname ist komplett albern, aber wir feiern ihn trotzdem.
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Label : Testimony RecordsRelease date : 19.09.2025
NEW WORLD DEPRESSION raise the furious spirits of earth and sea on their seventh full-length "Abysmal Void". The album's ten songs each represent a chapter filled with one or more of humanity's failures such as delusion, greed, destruction, and war.
The German death metal veterans deliver an honest reckoning with the current state of the world – brutal, unfiltered, and unforgiving. "Abysmal Void" continues the dark thematic journey that began in 2020 with "Descent" and found its continuation throughout the band's latest album "Interment of Sins" (2023). Having landed in a mire of guilt and ruin of its own making, humanity now stares into the Abysmal Void, where nothing remains but darkness and decay.
Musically, NEW WORLD DEPRESSION stay on track and true to their old school death metal roots, yet "Abysmal Void" received a healthy dose of more groove, more atmosphere, and more depth. Sound-smith Jörg Uken has honed the album to perfection at his famous Soundlodge Studio in East Frisia, which enjoys an excellent reputation in death metal circles and beyond.
NEW WORLD DEPRESSION were founded in the historic Münsterland, to the north of the more famous Ruhr Area and with the once powerful bishopric and medieval city of Münster at its centre, in the year 2005. The Germans started out with a more death'n'roll sound on the debut EP "The Last Step of Evolution" (2005) as their first public sign of life, which was followed by the full-length "Unseal Pandora's Curse" (2008).
During their early development, NEW WORLD DEPRESSION began to shift gradually towards old school death metal by taking inspiration from bands such as ASPHYX, BOLT THROWER, and OBITUARY. Fascinated by the groove-driven, crushing style of the nineties, which combined raw intensity with striking melodies, the Münsterlanders found their true calling and passion.
NEW WORLD DEPRESSION deliberately opted to stay within underground DIY circles and released six albums and two EPs through channels of the die-hard death metal scene. Despite this set-up, the band was regularly invited to perform at festivals and as support at shows across Europe. Over the years, they shared stages with leading acts of the scene such as ASPHYX, LIK, SINISTER, TANKARD, UADA, and VADER among many others.
With the release of "Decent" in 2020, NEW WORLD DEPRESSION decided to step up their game and opted for a professional production and label. This move forward was greeted with excellent reviews and more shows, which led to the band continuing on this path with their next full-length "Interment of Sins" that was rewarded with even more success on all levels.
NEW WORLD DEPRESSION take humanity to the edge of the abyss with all the musical expertise gained from many years of experience both live and in studio. Just remember, if you listen hard to the brutal death metal inferno of "Abysmal Void", the abyss might also become aware of you!
https://www.facebook.com/newworlddepression
https://de.testimonyrecords.de/
U.S.
extreme metal juggernaut MASS PUNISHMENT has unleashed the
official music video for their track “ENEMY WITHIN”, taken
from their acclaimed album PROVING GROUNDS DEVASTATION, out
now via Wormholedeath Records.Stream the single: https://orcd.co/enemywithinre
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Filmed on a raw, guerrilla-style budget and directed by Marc Petrick, Enemy Within marks the band’s first professionally shot music video. With makeup by Morgan Milos and additional acting talent, the video follows frontman Maverick through an increasingly volatile day, from receiving eviction notices to engaging in street scuffles with extremist protesters. Pushed beyond the edge, he snaps — unleashing brutal revenge in a climactic return to the bar. The final minute reveals a furious, stripped-down band performance, sealing the track’s emotional and sonic devastation.
Formed by guitarist Christopher Milos after returning from combat in Operation Iraqi Freedom, Mass Punishment channels real-life intensity into their unrelenting sound. The band — completed by vocalist Erick, drummer Brian Donat, and bassist Kyle Yannon — blends military precision with underground ferocity.
With influences spanning Pantera, Slayer, Megadeth, Slipknot, and beyond, Mass Punishment is a sonic assault rooted in unity, resistance, and survival. The band name itself — taken from military jargon — underscores their philosophy: “If one of us fails, we all fail.”
They've previously shared the stage with GWAR, Emmure, Agnostic Front, and more — earning their place among the next wave of heavy music’s uncompromising voices.
Mass Punishment is:
Erick “Maverick” Laurino
Chris “Axe” Milos
Ed “Arc” Angel
www.youtube.com/@masspunishment
www.facebook.com/Mass-Punishment
Hi
everybody, Petr from Parat Productions, Czech Republic, here. AGGRESSIVE
TYRANTS is a Czech gore grind band founded in 1993. They have been active
ever since, and for the last 28 years they have even had the same three-member
lineup!Pařát Productions actually released two demos AGGRESSIVE TYRANTS from the nineties on CD!
AGGRESSIVE TYRANTS – “THE GORE GRIND NINETIES” (re-edition 2025)
Label: Pařát Productions
Style: Gore grind
Release date: 25.8. 2025
Type: CD standard jewel box + 16 page booklet
limited 500 copies
Listen to the recording on YouTube channel Pařát Productions https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HgZi__dUFpg&t=250s
You can order in the Paratshop https://paratshop.cz/produkt/aggressive-tyrants-the-gore-grind-nineties-re-edition-2025-2/
Label: Matriarch RecordsRelease date: october 17th 2025
Genre: Melodic Black Metal
For fans of: Cradle Of Filth | Hecate Enthroned | Naglfar | Ancient
Summoned through the gate of fire, drawn from the flames into the night, she wanders the darkness – a flickering shade of memory and loss. Her heart held forever in a glacial frost she hungers for the fleeting warmth of lifeblood, freely given in enraptured lust or taken by strength and spell, as needs must. And with every passing age her desperate need grows, to tear the pitiless, despoiling sun from the heavens, to dwell for endless aeons in star dusted night and deep twilight shadow, to drift for eternity upon cold, dark winds; a deathless beauty invoked by moonlight pyromancy…
Moonlight Pyromancy is the second album from the British black metal force Argesk and the band have progressed at a phenomenal rate since their Realm Of Eternal Night debut. This album possesses everything that made its predecessor such an exciting first statement; but better, richer, fuller and so much more accomplished. Beginning with ‘Invocation’, a short but effective instrumental piece that acts as a gateway to the gloaming country of Moonlight Pyromancy, Argesk proceed to enfold us in dark wings of nocturnal ambience. A newfound mastery of melody comes to the fore in ‘Accursed Victory’ as the emotive guitar work draws you deeper and deeper into this epic of tragedy and drama, while ‘Black Castle Waltz’ is a regal dance of vampiric splendour with a sense of world building – as if Argesk are constructing their own mythology through the complex interweaving of each instrument. At the heart of the album lies ‘Wreathing Serpent’, a formidable song that builds slowly before exploding like a shower of stars across the night sky and this track highlights the perfect balance of the Argesk sound; despite the beguiling melodies and lush layers of atmosphere they never allow sweetness to overpower the bitter hemlock of their black metal draught. Everything is steeped in devastation and gothic magic, bloodlust and damnation. The triumphant chords of the title track close the album with an air of dark celebration, before a reprise of ‘Black Castle Waltz’, complete with guest vocals from Dean Seddon, the man who supplied the banshee screams for Hecate Enthroned’s Kings Of Chaos and Redimus albums. Moonlight Pyromancy is infused with black sorcery and whispered promises, a true work of the very darkest art.
Superbly recorded and mixed by Chris Taylor at Noiseboy Studios (Burial, Steel Mage, Beyond Salvation etc) and immaculately mastered by Chris Fielding (Electric Wizard, Fen, Winterfylleth etc) every layer of Moonlight Symphony’s textured compositions can be fully appreciated, as each instrument is given room to breathe – and the outstanding artwork of Aghy Purakusuma (Pure Wrath, Morwinyon, Firienholt etc) sets the final seal of quality upon this outstanding album. Now bonded in blood and fire with Matriarch Records, Argesk will unlock the door to Moonlight Pyromancy on October 17th. Open your hearts to the darkness…
Line-up:
Matt IH - Guitar and harsh vocals
Roscoe - Bass and acoustic guitar
Leth - Synths, clean vocals and mandolin
Bob - Drums
Aidan - Guitar
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FFO: Slayer, Demolition Hammer, Vio-lence, Kreator, Exodus, Devastation, Pestilence
Condition Critical are set to release their third full-length album (and first since 2016's Extermination Plan)! Their most intense and complete effort to date, Degeneration Chamber will be released on September 5.
Unapologetically true to their roots, the new album pushes the band’s sound to new extremes. It is heavier, faster, slower, and more technically unrelenting. Every track is sharpened for maximum impact, delivering a refined yet feral evolution of their signature thrash assault.
This is not just another record, it’s the definitive Condition Critical statement: uncompromising, chaotic, and forged in pure aggression.
Pre-order:
https://www.indiemerchstore.com/collections/condition-criticalTrack Listing:
1. Wretched Aggression
2. Deconstructive Horrors
3. Cranial Dissolution
4. Hydroponic Mutation
5. Postmortal Simulation
6. Psychological Epidemic
7. Incubation Disposal
8. Cryonic Intestinal Preservation
9. Excarnation
Credits:
Mixed & Mastered by Mike Low.
Guitars & Bass engineered by Tony Barhoum.
Drums engineered by James Suprenant & Big Goon Studios.
Vocals engineered by Apollo.
Artwork by Andrei Bouzikov.
CD Layout design by Tom Martin.
All music written and produced by Condition Critical.
Line-Up:
Ryan Taylor – Vocals / Guitar
Tony Barhoum – Lead Guitar
Mike Dreher – Bass
Ryan Donato – Drums
Bio:
Formed in 2010, Condition Critical delivers high-intensity, no-bullshit thrash metal in the tradition of the genre’s most violent pioneers. Described as “a literal war of sound that attacks you with deadly perfection” (New Wave of Thrash Zine), they’ve built a reputation on relentless riffage, vicious stage presence, and tours across the U.S., Europe, and Russia.
They’ve shared stages with notable acts such as Obituary, Demolition Hammer, Napalm Death, Morbid Saint, Revocation, and Havok.
https://www.facebook.com/ConditionCriticalNJ/
Mysterious black metal project ACHATHRAS has unveiled the next track off its forthcoming debut album “A DARKNESS OF THE ANCIENT PAST”. The new single "THE DESPISER TRIUMPHANT” has been premiered via the mighty Decibel Magazine.
Listen to "The Despiser Triumphant”: https://www.decibelmagazine.com/2025/08/12/track-premiere-achathras-the-despiser-triumphant/
The band, featuring anonymous musicians from acclaimed and long-running black metal acts, also revealed the official album art for the album, which is now set for a 30th September release via Cult Never Dies. Jos Dow of Shadowgap Drawings created the album’s artwork.
"The Despiser Triumphant” follows the previously released track, "Anointed With Moonfire" (YouTube, Spotify), and showcases the project's embrace of the genre's golden era: the early to late-90s European black metal sound
While many newer bands claim to draw upon "true" and "old school" black metal, this often involves recycling the template set by the same three or four early 90s Norwegian acts. With “A Darkness of the Ancient Past”, Achathras instead offer a much broader embrace of those glory years, resurrecting the values of the early to late 1990s European black metal scene, a period when aggressive riffs, atmospheric songwriting, caustic vocals, and otherworldly synth work provided an alternative to the mainstream.
The band's debut album can be described as epic and, at times, melodic. The songwriting recalls acts such as early Gehenna, Odium, Emperor, Hecate Enthroned, Obtained Enslavement, Taake, Old Man’s Child, Ancient, Dimmu Borgir, Abigor, Covenant, Forefather and Mork Gryning.
"A Darkness of the Ancient Past" is available to pre-order now via Cult Never Dies (UK & ROW store / EU store)
Tracklisting:1. The Weaving Of The Worlds
2. Anointed With Moonfire
3. A Cerement Of Flame
4. Emanation Of Chaos
5. Melancholy Wanderer
6. The Curse Of Supremacy
7. The Despiser Triumphant
8. A Lamenting Presence
9. The Uttermost Cold
https://www.cultneverdies.com/
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Hit the following link to stream "Ghosts" ahead of Friday's official release, courtesy of No Clean Singing:
https://www.nocleansinging.com/2025/08/12/an-ncs-premiere-krigsgrav-ghosts/
A storm is brewing. Having just signed to Willowtip Records last year, Krigsgrav is now ready to release Stormcaller, their first album for the label and eighth full-length overall.
Krigsgrav released the following statement about Stormcaller:
"When we started writing the songs that would make up Stormcaller, our intention was to create the most complete Krigsgrav album that took something from every era of the band, while still pushing our sound forward. A culmination of the blackest hues, doomiest of dirges, and most soaring of lead guitars. We think we achieved that, but we also wrote the best album of our career thus far. We trust that when you hear it, you'll agree."
Willowtip will release Stormcaller September 19 on CD, gatefold vinyl LP, and digital formats! Pre-order at the following links:
https://www.willowtip.com/bands/details/krigsgrav.aspx
https://krigsgrav.bandcamp.com/album/stormcaller
Track
Listing:1. Huntress of the Fire Moon (feat. Jens Rydén)
2. Stormcaller
3. Twilight Fell
4. None Shall Remember Your Name
5. Bay of the Barghest
6. The Tonic of Wilderness
7. Ghosts
8. Womb:Death:Dawn
Album Credits:
All songs written, produced, and arranged by Krigsgrav.
Drums recorded by Sam Paquette at S.A.M. Studios.
Mixed and Mastered by Owe Inborr at Wolfthrone Studios.
Additional Engineering by Cody Daniels.
Cover Art by Adam Burke at Nightjar Illustration.
Guest Vocals on "Huntress of the Fire Moon" by Jens Rydén.
Album Layout and Design by Randi Matejowsky.
Line-up:
Justin Coleman - Guitar/Harsh Vocals
David Sikora - Drums/Clean Vocals
Wes Radvansky - Bass
Cody Daniels - Lead Guitar
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The second single 'ALL YOUR LIES' is out today and it's available on all essential streaming services: https://push.fm/fl/mourniaty-lies
"The road to hell is paved with lies"
On the second single from their forthcoming debut album, ”Musta maa”, black metal -group Mourniaty switches from Finnish to English on the track ”All Your Lies”. The song takes us to a place where dreams are no longer dreamt and angels have torn and tattered wings. We are talking about the apocalypse here.
"On this track all the deeply religious people end up six feet under with their lies at the end of our days", song-writer Karulainen describes the core message of the track.
All Your Lies can be found on the forthcoming debut-album, which will be released by Inverse Records on 7th of November on digital platforms and in CD-format.
Biography:
When you get fed up with Christianity and Paganism starts to arouse your interest, interesting things are often created. Sometimes this process needs an accelerant, which is exactly what happened when Karulainen and Metällinen found themselves to be merged in the same family tree. Now, what else would fresh, Finnish relatives do but make aggressive noises together? This gave an outlet for the music Karulainen had already been writing.
Finnish Mourniaty began its life as a smoldering project already in 2015. It burst into raging fire five years later, when situations in life permitted concentrating on music full-time. When bass player Tenho joined the group in 2022, Mourniaty finally became a real band instead of two men with backing tracks.
Karulainen describes Mourniaty’s music as black metal, which combines mid-tempo grooves and even symphonic arrangements combined with lyrics sung in both Finnish and English, which revolve around themes of Paganism and Anti-Christianity. The debut album, “Musta maa” (Black Earth), will be released thru Inverse records on digital platforms and in cd-format in November of 2025. What a perfect soundtrack for the darkest season of the year.
Track list:01. Ajan saattama
02. Musta maa
03. All Your Lies
04. Aika Roudan
05. Shrines
06. Kyynelten virta
07. Seventh Seal
08. A Son of the Plague
09. Sodomia
10. Pyhä on valani
Mixed by Karulainen & Joona Rinne / Deep Noise Studios
Mastered by Saku Moilanen / Deep Noise Studios
Album cover by Karulainen
Listen to the first single 'Kyynelten virta': https://push.fm/fl/mourniaty-kyynelten-virta
Line-up:
Metällinen - drums
Tenho - bass
Liekkiö - guitar
Karulainen - vocals & guitar
https://www.facebook.com/mourniaty
Finnish
thrash metal juggernauts BLOODRIDE return with the lyric video
for "KING OF PAIN", the latest
offering from their new album, DEAFENING — out now worldwide
through Wormholedeath.“King of Pain” is a vicious psychological purge — a relentless dive into numbness, rage, and the unbearable weight of existence. With razor-edged riffs and raw, unfiltered lyrics, the track explores a protagonist trapped in a cycle of self-loathing and emotional torment, ruled by a need to feel something — even if it’s pain. It’s not just a song; it’s a scream from the void, a twisted anthem for those who’ve ever stared into the abyss and dared it to stare back
Formed in Helsinki in 2000, BLOODRIDE have spent over two decades perfecting their signature cocktail of razor-sharp thrash, death metal menace, and hardcore aggression. The band’s previous album, Idiocracy (2021), was praised across international metal media for its unrelenting energy and cutting social commentary — a tradition that Deafening carries forward with even greater ferocity.
Stream Deafening: https://orcd.co/deafening
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EXONERATION – “MONUMENTS TO NOTHING”
Label: Rottweiler RecordsRelease date: august 29th 2025
Genre: Metalcore
For fans of: Killswitch Engage | Times Of Grace | Bleeding Through | Refiner
We surround ourselves with vast empty vessels; stone edifices without meaning, structures of steel and glass that strive to pierce the azure blue perfection of the firmament. Challenging, defying, honouring nothing but our own self perceived greatness and worth, our destructive dominion over the Earth. Like enraged children driven by raw emotion we scream out our demands and expectations, building our towers, our weapons, our resource sapping follies…our monuments to nothing.
Featuring the combined talents of American musician Corey Stiles and Dutch vocalist and musician Arnaud Zijp, Exoneration is a metalcore project that spans oceans and continents. They were signed by Rottweiler Records at the beginning of December 2024, contributing a track to the label’s customary selection of festive singles and are now ready to unveil their colossal debut full length album, Monuments to Nothing. Opening with the squirming, snarling riffs and supremely aggressive vocal attack of ‘The Abyss We Crown’, a song that grows as it progresses, adding layers and dimensions, threads of melody, Exoneration set their stall out straight away; Monuments To Nothing is going to offer a multitude of different elements and emotions, but when it’s heavy it’s going to hurt! Following the choral vocals of ‘Psalm 115’ first single ‘Basilisk’, featuring a guest appearance from fellow metalcore performer Candlebearer, seems to hit twice as hard. It’s immediate, effective, intense and furious with some slower sections that absolutely crush. Another of the album’s finest tracks though is ‘Soul Of A Great Warrior’ – which utilises a very different sonic palette. A fascinating instrumental, ‘Soul Of A Great Warrior’ brings together huge bass tones, exhilarating solos, sublime sections of tranquil melody and passages of absolutely pulverizing power. These contrasts of sound, this willingness to spread their wings and soar over different landscapes is what gives Exoneration their particular identity and individual sound. From the muscular force of ‘Thorn’ with its incredibly visceral screams to the rich, melody infused riffs of ‘Martyr’, with its huge chorus, there are many faces to this monument to nothing.
Rottweiler Records will release Monuments To Nothing on August 29th, housed in the portentous artwork of Barnaby Oakley (Reaper, Underking etc) and the international alliance of Exoneration is sure to make waves throughout the global metalcore scene. Exoneration’s stated goal is to deliver “a sound that’s as diverse as it is uncompromising” and they have achieved that in no uncertain terms. Be ready to open your mind to a metalcore listening experience that’s prepared to step outside the lines and offer something different.
Line-up:
Corey Stiles – Guitar, programming, vocals
Arnaud Zijp – Vocals, programming
guest vocals on ‘Basilisk’ by Candlebearer
guest vocals on ‘Where Else Should We Go’ by Hillyn
https://www.rottweilerrecords.com/
http://www.exoneration.band/
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Emerging from the scorched battlefields of New South Wales with a bloodstained banner of thrash, death, folk, and symphonic might, Evocatus wield melody and brutality in equal measure. Their latest sonic campaign, Inevitable Death, marks a monumental leap forward—expanding on the saga outlined in 2020’s Path to Tartarus with an epic, war-scarred offering of blistering riffs, sweeping orchestration, and lyrical odes to fate, myth, and warfare.
Produced once again by Ryan Huthnance at Emissary Studios, Inevitable Death captures the sharpened edge of the band’s evolving sound. Fans of Kreator, Amon Amarth, and Machine Head will find familiar fire here, but with an identity that is unmistakably Evocatus—tight, towering, and unapologetically intense.
The digital album's release date is 29 August 2025.
Tracklist
1. Into Everlasting Night
2. Serpent of Chaos
3. The River Styx
4. ...and Die in my Name
5. In Graves Unknown
6. For Death and Glory
7. Devoted to Inevitable Death
8. The Sirens Call
9. To Live by the Sword
10. A Fate Worse than Death
With Inevitable Death, EVOCATUS don’t just sharpen their swords—they raise them high.
EVOCATUS are:
Nich Shields – Vocals
Vaughan Jones – Guitars
Callan Douchkov – Guitars
Brad Delforce – Bass
Adam Watts – Drums
www.youtube.com/@evocatusbandofficial
https://www.facebook.com/EvocatusBand
Haarlem (NL) - THORNDALE, the Netherlands-based stoner/doom metal powerhouse, have joined forces with TNT Radio Rock for the video premiere of "GODS OF PAIN," a track from the band's forthcoming sophomore album, SPIRITUAL CHAINS. Click the link below to watch and listen!
https://tntradiorock.com/thorndale-presenta-en-exclusiva-para-tnt-radio-su-nuevo-single-gods-of-pain/
This highly anticipated follow-up to their critically acclaimed 2024 debut, Lightning Spawn, promises a darker and more mature sound, showcasing the band's evolving artistry and the addition of a second guitar player to
their lineup.
Comprised of seasoned musicians from notable acts such as Adarrak, Killing Darlings, Embers of Oblivion, Epinikion, and Primal Charge, their unique blend of heavy, stoner, and doom metal has resonated with fans worldwide, setting the stage for Spiritual Chains to be a significant release.
Spiritual Chains was recorded across various studios in North America and Europe, a testament to Thorndale's commitment to sonic excellence. Jeff Henson (Duel) lends his talent to the album, featuring a guest solo on the track "Exiles and Masters”. The album was mixed and mastered by Rickard Bengtsson and Stafan Karlsson at Sweetspot Studios in Halmstad, Sweden (Arch Enemy, Spiritual Beggars).
“If you hear a touch of the familiar here and there, that’s exactly what it is. Hints, reminders that there were Giants of Metal long ago, and that the fire of those forebears continues to burn bright in talented musicians today from the scene." - Billy Goate (Doomed & Stoned)
Thorndale will release Spiritual Chains, on September 12
Pre-order:
https://thorndale.bandcamp.com/album/spiritual-chainsTrack Listing:
1 - Veins of the Phoenix
2 - Battles Fought in Vain
3 - Gods of Pain
4 - Twenty Thousand Souls
5 - Spiritual Chains
6 - Exiles and Masters
Album Credits:
Cover Art - Costin Chioreanu.
Jeff Henson - guest guitar on "Exiles and Masters".
All music by Thorndale.
All lyrics by Gustavo Valderrama and Zigor Munoz.
Produced by Thorndale.
Recorded locally in Austin, Texas; Scarborough, Ontario and Haarlem and Den Haag, Netherlands across 2024 and 2025.
Mixed and mastered by Rickard Bengtsson and Stafan Karlsson at Sweetspot Studios in Halmstad, Sweden.
Line-Up:
Gustavo Valderrama - Vocals
Peter Shannon - Guitars
Maarten Jungschläger - Guitars
Zigor Munoz - Bass
Guest musician: Rob Stone - Drums
Bio:
Thorndale is a stoner/doom metal band from The Netherlands, formed by experienced musicians from the European and North American metal scenes. Known for their powerful sound, Thorndale has quickly established themselves as a force to be reckoned with in the heavy music landscape. Members include Gustavo Valderrama (Killing Darlings, Headcrusher, Adarrak), Peter Shannon (Primal Charge), Maarten Jungschläger (Embers of Oblivion, Epinikion), and Zigor Munoz (Adarrak, Ferkaad).
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https://toiletovhell.com/exclusive-track-premiere-cult-burials-vincula-for-tuesday-august-12/
Blastbeats Vinyl will be the exclusive U.S. distributor for the vinyl LP variants of Collapse of Pattern, Reverence of Dust! The LPs will be available for purchase in the U.S. on September 5, the album's official release date.
Collapse of Pattern, Reverence of Dust is a record about erosion — of structures, of certainty, of meaning. Across eight tracks, Cult Burial tears through the frameworks we cling to, carving out something that sits between aggression and despair, weight and absence. The music is dense and layered, yet unafraid of space; at times claustrophobic, at others stripped to bare wire and exposed edge.
Cult Burial's music is a confluence of black, death, and doom metal, characterized by dissonant guitar work, relentless drumming, and guttural vocals. Their compositions often explore themes of existentialism, decay, and the human psyche, creating a soundscape that is both oppressive and thought-provoking.
Despite being a relatively new entity, Cult Burial has garnered attention from various metal publications and blogs, earning praise for their authentic approach to extreme metal and their ability to evoke a profound emotional response through their music.
Following two highly regarded albums, Cult Burial's forthcoming third release is unquestionably its finest work to date.
Cult Burial will release Collapse of Pattern, Reverence of Dust, on September 5 on digital, CD, and vinyl formats.
Pre-order: https://cultburial.bandcamp.com/album/collapse-of-pattern-reverence-of-dust
Blastbeats Vinyl will be the exclusive U.S. distributor for the vinyl LP variants of Collapse of Pattern, Reverence of Dust! The LPs will be available for purchase in the U.S. on September 5.
Track Listing:
1. Vincula
2. Collapse
3. Aether
4. Mire
5, Enthrall
6. Beseech
7. Vestige
8. Seethe
Credits:
Mixed by Greg Dawson at BWC Studios.
Mastered by Brad Boatright at Audiosiege.
Artwork by Legerdemain.
Line-up:
Simon Langford - Music
César Moreira - Vocals
Bio:
Cult Burial is a blackened death metal band hailing from London, UK. Formed in 2020, the band has rapidly established itself as a formidable presence in the extreme metal scene, delivering a sound that melds the ferocity of death metal with the bleak atmospheres of doom and
black metal.
https://www.facebook.com/cultburial/
Finnish melodic death metal band BLOODY MOON is set to release their second studio album 'LOST & DAMNED' on October 31st 2025 via Inverse Records. The second single 'DEADLY RENDEZVOUS' is unleashed today and music video is available here: https://youtu.be/qNm--nhTk84
“Deadly Rendezvous” was originally written to be the opening track of the album—we wanted the record to start with a real bang. The song draws inspiration from the A Nightmare on Elm Street movies, in which a dream demon invades people’s sleep and kills them in their dreams.
Vocalist/Guitarist Veeti Sukari shares:
“This was the first song we created and demoed for the album. We wanted every track to be solid gold, so we made a lot of demos and handpicked the very best for the final record. While recording guitars, we experimented with mic placement in front of the amp to find the best possible sound using just the microphone. I played with the heaviest and most energetic touch I could—there’s a real, raw energy in the performance that comes through loud and clear.”
Listen to 'Deadly Rendezvous' on streaming services: https://push.fm/fl/bloody-moon-deadly
Listen to the first single 'My Payoff' single on streaming services: https://push.fm/fl/bloody-moon-payoff
Biography:
Bloody Moon is a metal band from Laitila, Finland, that has been active since 2021. The band's music is characterized by tearing riffs and catchy choruses, accompanied by a thunderous rhythm section
On their latest album “Lost & Damned”, these ingredients come together to create a tight and energetic whole that everyone should experience at least once in their lives.
Track
list:1. Deadly Rendezvous
2. Rage Metal
3. My Payoff
4. Blood Red Tears
5. I’ll Torn 'em Apart
6. Lucky Bastard
7. End of the Road
8. Murder Hotel Chicago
9. Madman’s Boogie Woogie
10. Lost & Damned
Cover art by Ariz M Fazri / Stealth Fangs
Line-up:
Veeti Sukari - Vocals & Guitars
Nisse Nurminen - Bass
Toivo Aitakari - Drums
https://linktr.ee/bloodymoonofficial
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SUBLIME EYES - "IV: THE SERPENT`S COIL"
More brutality, more melody, more groove, and more energy. This is Norwegian melodic death metal cranked up to eleven! The sound is more epic and powerful than ever, as Sublime Eyes has taken the best elements of their previous releases and injected fresh inspiration into their new album, leaving the metal crowd trembling all the way to their raised horns. Chugging riffs, relentless drumming, epic soundscapes, blazing guitar solos, tasty bass, and ferocious vocals. These are just a few of the explosive elements that await you on this album, as well as some great guest appearances!
If you enjoy bands like Testament, At The Gates, The Black Dahlia Murder, Machine Head, and Insomnium, then this album is for you!
The digital album's release date is 05 September 2025.
Tracklist1. Venomous Curse
2. Inferno Begins
3. Wrath From The Sky
4. Pray For Death
5. Echoes (Instrumental)
6. Emperor's Mountain
7. Serpent's Coil
8. Cast Into Hell
9. Blades Of Chaos
Album's Credits:
Guest vocals by Hallgeir Skretting Enoksen of Purified In Blood on tracks 3 and 7
Guest guitar by Kjetil D. Pedersen of In Vain on track 2
Guest guitar by Ole Sønstabø of Einherjer on track 7
Guest vocals by Mikael Stokdal of Corpsewood on track 8
Mixed and mastered by Ronnie Björnström (Meshuggah, Sorcerer, Blood Red Throne, Nightrage)
Cover Art by Remi Juliebø/Deformat (Kvelertak, Shining, Vreid, Kaizers Orchestra)
Formed in Stavanger, Norway, Sublime Eyes have been a staple in the Scandinavian metal scene since 2007. With a powerful live presence and a relentless drive, the band has performed at renowned festivals including Bloodstock Open Air and Norway Rock Festival, and shared the stage with genre icons like The Haunted, Entombed, and more.
From their early debut Dawn of the Defiant, to the darker, more melodic turns on From Light Unto Darkness (2023), Sublime Eyes continue to refine and redefine their sound. Their upcoming album, IV: The Serpent’s Coil, promises to be their most majestic and devastating release yet. This record captures the heart of melodic death metal while pushing its boundaries.
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For those interested in listening to the premiere of the full album, and read also the album review by Nekrofilth Stavros, published in Filthy Dogs of Metal. You can find all the information in the links below:
Release date 15th August 2025
Cassette Limited to 100 copies
CD Limited to 300 copies
Official distribution:
European Division by Hellstore Europe
North American Division by Southern Soundclash Records & Guts And Blood Records.
South America by Nekro Cvlt Desecration.
NEKRO CVLT DESECRATION - "PURIFICATION IN THE WITCHCRAFT
FLAMES" Tracklist:
01 - Purification In The Witchcraft Flames [01:24]
02 - Ancient Voices From The Graves [03:17]
03 - Spell Of Necromancy... Buried Alive In Darkness [04:05]
04 - Cvlt To Kaos & Blasphemy [01:52]
05 - Arsenic Angels [04:15]
06 - Witching Possession [03:03]
07 - Into The Coven / True Pestilential Force [05:35]
08 - Altares De Sangre Y Muerte [01:32]
09 - Antichristian Black Metal Reaper MMXXV [02:43]
10 - Sabatorical Abomination [03:51]
Recordings from late December 2024 to April 2025, Recording, mixed and mastering by Gregorio Kochian
Buenos Aires Argentina
Cover Art by Darkpen Illustrations.
CD Design & Layout made by Fijimermaid Productions.
CASSETTE Design & Layout made by Alemão and Danihell Slaughter.
Promotional videos made by Ghostmaker Productions and Nekro Cvlt Desecration.
Promotional flyers made by Leo Mora and Danihell Slaughter.
Photography by Gabriela Fernandez "Thunder PH".
Intro "Purification in the Witchcraft Flames" by Fran Goya.
Violins Into the Coven by Pilar Goya, arrangements by Fran Goya.
Music Nekro Cvlt Desecration.
All lyrics Seth Nekromancer.
Photo editing by Ereshkigal.
Southern Soundclash Records
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Guts And Blood Records
https://www.facebook.com/gutsandblood
BLASPHEMIK BLACK THRASH METAL SATANIK KHAOS...
Murder Records is honored to announce the second album by Nekro Cvlt Desecration, entitled "Purification In The Witchcraft Flames" and which will be released on August 15th, 2025 with the pestilent exhumation of the moldy coffins with nauseating odors of death and where profane voices echo to proclaim blasphemous chaos from this filthy open grave.
The infamous sound of Nekro Cvlt Desecration takes on a voracious devastation, full of darkness in the chaos that mercilessly invades the bowels of the underworld of darkness with possessed rhythms, where satanic proclamations and abominable prophecies are vomited.
The new album that Nekro Cvlt Desecration presents to us is decomposed with ten hymns that take us into an hellish journey to the depths of darkness, where the trumpets of the Luciferian archangels will guide us to the altar soaked with the blood spilled in this blasphemous ritual and where the death will reap the cursed believers with its impure sickle ready to decapitate the biblical creatures before they are immolated in the infernal flames.
This cursed witchcraft cult will be presented by Murder Records in the CD and Cassette formats with official distribution in the European Devision by Hellstore Europe, in the North American Devision by Southern Soundclash Records and Guts & Blood Records and in South America the official distribution will be assumed by Nekro Cvlt Desecration.
Line-Up:
Seth Nekromancer (Voices)
Nashgot (Lead and Rhythm Guitars)
Ereshkigal (Bass)
Goat Destruktor (Drums and Choirs)
https://nekrocvltdesecration.bandcamp.com/
NOMAD SNAKEPIT PRODUCTIONS proudly presents:ARKÆON – “NÅR BJERGE BLIVER TIL STØV”
A pact has been made with some of the pioneers from the Danish Black Metal scene!
Hailing from the nefarious cradle associated with names such as Múspellzheimr, Tongues, Denial of God and Draug, Arkæon is a three-headed beast that will grasp you by the balls like no other has for a long time. A totally unearthly and outbalanced masterpiece of Black Metal mayhem this is!
“Når Bjerge Bliver til Støv” was in fact first created as a demo, following the band’s album “Parasit” (released in 2022 by I, Voidhanger Records). However, too good to remain half in the shadows as a mere demotape, Arkæon decided to join forces with Nomad Snakepit Productions and have this amazing work enhanced with an exclusive bonus track from the same recording sessions, to be re-emerged as an LP, summing up to over 29 minutes of playtime.
Thus we are now presenting a limited and exclusive release on vinyl only: 50 copies black vinyl and 150 on super marble black/white vinyl.
Arkæon prove that – even in 2025 – there is still a LOT of ground to explore!
DOOM CULT COMMANDO – “DAS ERWACHEN DER SCHLANGE“
Prepare to meet thy doom! A new Black Metal horde has emerged from German soil!
Infernal K. (from Desaster) has assembled two dedicated comrades, with the aim to create some uncompromising abyssal form of Black Metal!
Despite of having been built around a very traditional BM core, it is not a straightforward task to describe Doom Cult Commando’s music, as it takes the listener as easily into the direction of Moonblood, Katharsis and old Dodheimsgard as it goes back to the bestial primitiveness of Blasphemy. The mindfuck is then complete as you find the vocals venturing between the spheres of Urfaust and Attila's vocals on De Mysteriis...
“Das Erwachen Der Schlange” is the band’s very first output, and Nomad Snakepit was given the honour of releasing it on vinyl! We are doing 200 copies only (black vinyl), with side B laser-printed.
BEZWERING – “DWALINGEN”
From the smouldering ashes of Wederganger, the foul entity Bezwering came into being in 2018, invoking the darkest spirits from the corpse-filled soil of their native Gelderland.
After one demo, a split EP and two albums on Ván Records, 2025 marks the return for the trio Alfschijn, Onmens and MR.
With this release, Bezwering wanders off from its usual path, delving into two occult mysteries from the Dutch Veluwezoom area.
Two brand new hymns have thus been pressed as an exclusive 7” picture EP, limited to 200 copies, featuring a folded sleeve insert and awesome artwork done by Warhead.
Bezwering plays Undeath Metal exclusively!
SHATTERER – “FIRE “
Carrying deep scars from the obscure and truly threating black metal scene of the early 1990's, a time when the craft was sincere, passionate, burning and hungry, comes this cassette EP by an individual firmly rooted in that very soil.
"Fire" echoes those ancient sentiments whilst emanating new sparks kindling the undying flames.
This is the debut solo-endeavour of Mörk (MALIGN, WATAIN, SVARTSYN and more)
A tribute to the ancient sonic and ideological inferno yet with an unmistakable, rabid and unique expression.
This embodiment of true BM underground is strictly limited to 100 copies on tape!
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Unbegotten / Velo Misere (Spa) - “Silencio y Demencia” lim. LP
Svartsyn (Swe) – “Vortex of the Destroyer” lim. tape
Svartsyn cassette reissues:
“The True Legend” lim. tape
“Wrath Upon the Earth” lim. tape
“Black Testament” lim. tape
“In Death” lim. tapee
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After completing the final objective and rising from the ashes of the recently self-immolated GRIDLINK,
Recruiting Maruta/Shock Withdrawal vocalist Mitchell Luna and re-enlisting grindcore commandos Mauro Cordoba and Rory Kobzina from the Coronet Juniper sessions, this operation requires relinquishing high tech weaponry. Only use of rudimentary blades, precision blast strikes, and amplified guttural attacks is allowed.
BARREN PATH elevate the flailing savagery of their genre through mincing, precise volleys of melodic and dissonant passages that rip and tear like a swarm of shurikens.
By turns cruelly effective and strangely vulnerable, GRIEVING is a statement release by a new standard-bearer in grindcore.
This is music for a vicious, unforgiving world.
Check out the official video for the first single, "The Insufferable Weight," at the link that follows: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oH_czifZ3Gs
Grieving will be released on CD, vinyl LP, and digital formats on October 31 via Willowtip Records.
Pre-order:
https://willowtip.com/bands/details/barren-path.aspx
https://barrenpath.bandcamp.com/album/grieving
Track
Listing:1. Whimpering Echo
2. Subversion record
3. Primordial Black
4. No Geneva
5. Isolation Wound
6. The Insufferable Weight
7. Relinquish
8. The Unreliable Narrator
9. Celestial Bleeding
10. Lunar Tear
11. Horizonless
12. In the End… The Gift is Death
Credits:
Vocals recorded by Phil Vera (DESPISE YOU, CROM) at Veracuda studios, Los Angeles, CA.
Drums and guitar tracked by Irving Lopez (COGNIZANT, TRUCIDO) at Anomalous Mind Recordings, Dallas, TX.
Mixed by Irving Lopez at Anomalous Mind Recordings, Dallas, TX.
Mastered by Leon Del Muerte (IMPALED, EXHUMED, MURDER CONSTRUCT) at Beastman Audio, Portland, OR.
Line-up:
Takafumi Matsubara : Guitar
Bryan Fajardo : Drums
Mitchell Luna: Vocals
Rory Kobzina : Guitar
Mauro Cordoba: Bass
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https://www.facebook.com/people/Barren-Path/61579110541664/
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https://savageattackthrash.bandcamp.com/
Rising from the heart of the Midwest metal scene, this Chicago-based quintet has announced a fall release for their much-anticipated second full-length, TYRANNUS AETERNUM. Following the 2022 release of their debut album, Rex Mortem, BURNED IN EFFIGY has sharpened their sound to a lethal edge. The result is an 11-track onslaught that blends the band’s skillful musicianship and technicality with volcanic brutality.
An early glimpse into the conceptual and sonic intensity of Tyrannus Aeternum comes with the album’s first single, "BEFOULED BENEFACTION." Watch the lyric video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8GjaFLZNEAk
Tyrannus Aeternum is set for release on October 31. Pre-orders are coming soon.
Tracklist:1) Befouled Benefaction
2) Retribution
3) Masquerade
4) Procession
5) Wage of Exile
6) Sacrificial Seance
7) Monstrosity Reborn
8) Gallows Hymn
9) The Racking
10) Crown Crusher
11) Citadel
Tyrannus Aeternum was recorded at Beal Audio and Bricktop Recording, with production, engineering and mixing by Jordan Beal. Orchestration and keyboards on the album were provided by Graham Southern. Album artwork by Timon Kokott.
Bio:
BURNED IN EFFIGY’s roots date back to 2017. In January 2022, the band independently released its debut album Rex Mortem, which was highly acclaimed by leading heavy music media and led to the band sharing the stage with iconic acts such as ORBIT CULTURE, OBSCURA, and REVOCATION.
A must for listeners of acts such as THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER and INFERI, with the band’s attention to virtuosity and intensity in equal measure, the effort and accomplishment of the band’s debut led to being talent scouted. With work on the band's sophomore album complete, BURNED IN EFFIGY aims to take its signature melodic death metal sound across the US, and in time, the world. The search for total conquest continues.
Line-up:
Mark “Smedy” Smedbron - Vocals
Steve Bacakos - Guitar
Mike Hisson - Guitar
Matt Watkins - Bass
Eddie Dec - Drums
https://www.facebook.com/burnedineffigyofficial
US
extreme blackened death thrash metal juggernaut NIGHT ATTACK
have released their unrelenting new single, “MOSH AND THRASH”, the
first taste of their forthcoming EP “NECROMANCER”, arriving
September 19, 2025, via Wormholedeath.
“Mosh and Thrash” is a venomous blackened death thrash assault aimed squarely at false idols, scene tourists, and authority figures alike. Fueled by blastbeats, raw rage, and middle-finger anthems, the track calls for a hostile takeover of the underground with fists raised and amps blown. No safe spaces, no apologies—just pure sonic warfare for the true metal hordes.
Stream the single: https://orcd.co/moshandthrash
NECROMANCER EP
Taken from the band’s upcoming EP, Necromancer, this latest release marks the third offering from the relentless four-piece. Channeling the feral spirit of early Death, Sepultura, Possessed, Kreator, and Megadeth, the EP showcases a masterclass in extreme metal songwriting—blending furious and technical guitar riffs, savage vocals, and a punishing rhythm section across every track.
Produced with a crushing mix worthy of its legacy influences, Necromancer captures the raw intensity and craft of the genre’s formative years, while carving out a space uniquely Night Attack’s own. The band features members of Vesterian and Ancestral Blood.
Pre-save “Necromancer” EP: https://orcd.co/necromancer
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https://nightattack.bandcamp.com
THALARION- “FOUR ELEMENTS MYSTERIUM” (25th Anniversary Edition)
Label: Pařát Productions
Style: Death/doom metal
Release date: 25.8. 2025
Type: Digipak + 12 page booklet
Listen to the recording on YouTube channel Pařát Productions https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=or8wE_0B7Z8&t=184s
You can order in the Paratshop https://paratshop.cz/produkt/thalarion-four-elements-mysterium-25th-anniversary-edition-2/
SURVIVALIST – “RADIO BLEED” (SINGLE)
Label: Independent ReleaseRelease date: august 29th 2025
Current Line up:
Gavin Sharp - Vocals
Nick Butcher - Guitars
Lee Shaw - Bass
Rhys Fraser - Drums
Born on the city streets of Belfast, Northern Ireland, Survivalist have been shaped by their own personal struggles, the rotting heart of human society and the frightening, fractured world we live in. In a form of sonic alchemy they take the resulting negative emotions – fear, frustration, anger and despair – and transform them into an unbowed, unbroken, uncompromising sound; a sound built from bulldozing grooves, titanic riffs, concussive breakdowns and devastating vocals, a sound they have branded ‘Groovecore’. Survivalist introduced themselves to the wider world with the unbridled passion and intensity of their 2021 debut album, VII, which garnered plaudits from across the metal press. The single ‘Greater Negative’ followed in the album’s wake and accelerated their upwards trajectory, being picked up for airplay by BBC Radio. Away from the studio Survivalist’s reputation as an incendiary live act was growing as they toured with Party Canon and shared the stage with the likes of Polaris, Chelsea Grin, Suffocation, Atreyu, Kublai Khan and many more.
In April 2025 Survivalist found themselves on prime time television, on Channel 5, interviewed by presenters Gaby Roslin and Ortis Deley and now the time has come for the next chapter in the story of Survivalist’s seemingly inevitable ascent through the extreme music ranks to begin in earnest. A second album, A Place For Those Who Suffer, Alone… has been announced, with first single ‘Deathbed’, featuring a guest vocal performance from Alex Koehler (Ameonna, ex-Chelsea Grin), already having hinted at the unstoppable force fans can expect. And on August 29th a second single will detonate – perhaps Survivalist’s most fiercely focussed expression of defiance yet – ‘Radio Bleed’. Colossal weight, gut-punching power and irresistible rhythms combine in this crushing, anthemic distillation of every element that gives Survivalist their unmistakeable identity. Produced, mixed and mastered by Josh Sid Robinson (Archives, Skullmaiden, Congential Abnormalities etc) ‘Radio Bleed’ sounds vital, vibrant and downright dangerous. When they first heard VII, Metal Temple were convinced that Survivalist were “clearly going to move on to bigger and better things and reach greater heights” – and ‘Radio Bleed’ is the sound of that prophecy unfolding.
A video for ‘Radio Bleed’ was filmed with the help of Survivalist’s dedicated home town fans at the Bridges Urban Sports Park in Belfast and it perfectly captures the spirit of this song, this band and the bond they have with their supporters.
Be ready for ‘Radio Bleed’ on August 29th and look out for the band on the road in England in September and touring Ireland and Northern Ireland with Thy Art Is Murder and Heriot in October. Join the Survivalist family as the next stage of their campaign begins!
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CALINE
– A VLADA TALE OF THE DAMNED comic Kickstarter campaign launchMetal and horror stories mix very well, so here we go:
After the success of the comic novel VLADA - A DRACULA TALE, Tim Vigil and Matt Slay created a sequel. It’s going to be released with various covers by them and Heather Rose, Len Danovich, Chandra Akerblom, and Ken Hunt (the original Vlada a Dracula Tale artist).
Vlada A Dracula Tale is a gender-swapped interpretation on the classic characters found in Bram Stokers Novel!
This will be a 28 page comic book.
Tim Vigil will have two covers for this book one normal cover and one NSFW.
Project launches august 15th 530 pm est
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TREASONDOM – “THE FLESH CONSUMES THE MIND”
Label: Defense Records /
Maximed RecordsRelease date: august 15th 2025
Genre: Grindcore/Thrash/Death/Crust
For fans of: Napalm Death | Lock Up | Nasum | Misery Index
Line-up:
Hunor Bakó – vocals, guitars
Ferenc Bakó – bass
Botond Patek – vocals, guitars
Barna Szabó – drums
As the world around us dies, humanity hurtles towards its increasingly uncertain future with a manic laugh, eyes turned in upon itself, shunning the qualities that once gave it such promise and potential. Idiocy and division are celebrated, blindfolds worn with pride as the chosen few assemble glittering hoards of wealth like bloated dragons. We eat our young, feeding them into meat grinders of perversion and abuse and set our Eden ablaze. The sating of desire is paramount, while wisdom and empathy are scorned, cast out and left to rot. Wrapped in fear and cocooned in hate as the flesh consumes the mind…
Hailing from the mountainous climes of Transylvania, Romania Treasondom have been delivering their violent sonic assault since 2017 – a potent amalgam of grind, thrash, death and crust with an acerbic and insightful lyrical approach, railing at the hypocrisy and selfishness of mankind. Their debut EP, Nihilistic Incubator, was released in 2018 and two singles, numerous compilation appearances and live shows with the likes of Master, Candlemass, Foetal Juice and many more have followed…and now it is finally time for their full length debut album to be unleashed; the mind blowing cocktail of extremity and rage that is The Flesh Consumes The Mind!
The breathtaking ride through the ruins of civilisation begins with ‘Everyone Is Dead Or Dying’ – an instant injection of adrenaline that sets the heart racing – and from there The Flesh Consumes The Mind flows beautifully, an unstoppable juggernaut of power. From the methodical destruction of ‘Spitting Feathers’ to the grinding ferocity of ‘Revolution Eats Its Children’ the impact of each and every song is colossal. Yet for all the energy and unbridled force what resonates most deeply about The Flesh Consumes The Mind is the quality of the song writing. These are not just nail bomb explosions of glorious devastation; they are also superbly constructed, memorable songs with individual character and atmosphere, armed to the teeth with brilliant, frenetic drumming and more great riffs than most bands can dream of. Be it the tolling bell of ‘Rites Of Loss’, a summoning to our end, an interlude of pure grief for all we have lost that is ripped apart by the fury of ‘Cathedral For Thieves’, the jagged Voivod touched riffs of ‘Progress’ that take us on an interstellar journey to the bleak outposts of mankind’s pursuit of self destruction or the intricate thrashing and massive doomed death march of ‘No Shores At The End’, the songs that make up this stunning album will draw you back, time and time again.
With an authentic, organic sound that bombards the senses, captured by the mixing and mastering of Ben Jones (Pest Control, The Infernal Sea, Mortuary Spawn etc) The Flesh Consumes The Mind will be released on August 15th, supported by the combined forces of Defense Records and Maximed Records. Do not miss this cataclysmic raging against the dying of the light.
www.defensemerch.com
www.maximed-rec.cz
https://treasondom.bandcamp.com
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The
highly anticipated new album from female death metal band CASTRATOR
has arrived. CORONATION OF THE GROTESQUE is out now on Dark
Descent Records.Three years after their crushing debut Defiled in Oblivion, CASTRATOR returns with Coronation of the Grotesque, an album that not only exceeds all expectations but leaves them shattered in its wake, firmly cementing the band among the North American death metal elite.
Coronation of the Grotesque is available on CD, vinyl, and cassette at
Watch the official music video for album track "Covenant of Deciept," (filmed by Immolation's Bob Vigna) at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dfih-aAsgVs
In December, the band will join the likes of Acid Bath, Blood Incantation, and more at the Decibel Magazine Metal and Beer Fest. The fest runs December 5 - 6 at the Fillmore Auditorium in Denver, CO, with the pre-fest set for December 4 at Ratio Beerworks. CASTRATOR will perform on December 5.
Coronation of the Grotesque was recorded across multiple studios with key figures in the US death metal scene. Bass recording was engineered by John Tardy (Obituary) at Redneck Studios, guitars and vocals by Jordan Milner at Obsidian Audio, additional guitars by Taylor Nordberg (Deicide) at Smoke and Mirrors Productions, and drums by Noah Buchanan (Nunslaughter) at Mercinary Studios, where Buchanan also handled mixing and mastering. Cover art by John Zig.
Touring with the likes of Immolation, Exhumed, and Cattle Decapitation has cemented CASTRATOR’s reputation as a commanding live force, and concert announcements in support of Coronation of the Grotesque are imminent.
CASTRATOR is:
Robin Mazen - Bass
Carolina Perez - Drums
Clarissa Badini - Vocals
Sara Loerlein - Guitars
www.darkdescentrecords.com
https://www.facebook.com/CastratorBand
With
immense pride and trepidation, we’re overjoyed to finally announce our newly
sealed alliance with a band that we’ve been a fan of from far before this label
even existed.After ten long years cloaked in a mysterious silence, no one would have hoped or imagined we'd ever see the return of Bristol’s bleakest. Yet their grandiose re-emergence from the shadows is not only completely unexpected, but it sees post-punk/industrial masters HATEFUL ABANDON restored to their most shimmering and relevant form, resounding as more necessary, intimidating and bloated with bile than ever before, as they reascend the throne of dissent in a broken world overrun by bastards. The eternal duo of multi-instrumentalists Tom “Swine” Price and Martin “Vice Martyr” Brindley rebound to resplendent despondency after a decade of silence with “THREAT”, a brand new full-length execration once again weaving the grim fibers of post-punk, industrial, anarcho and crust punk, black metal and darkwave into their own idealization of disillusion and resentment toward a world they do not recognize nor accept. “Threat” not only erases a ten-year absence completely by perfectly continuing the legacy of their previous three acclaimed full-lengths (2008’s “Famine”, 2011’s “Move”, and 2014’s “Liars/Bastards”), but it evolves the duo’s unrivaled vision further, cementing their status of defiant outsider cult consecrated by a career spanning almost twenty years that has has seen few credible rivals or imitators. Once again entirely written and self-recorded as a secluded duo with zero outside input or involvement, “Threat” picks up straight from where the band had vanished back in 2014, unfolding eight new songs and thirty eight minutes of pessimistic, blue-collar cultural upheaval that tell the story of a deafened world headed straight into doom. The echoes of Killing Joke, Joy Division, Godflesh, Amebix, Swans, Coil, Rudimentary Peni, Ramleh, etc., all reflecting through the shards of a splintered sonic mirror, at times directly cited, others more distantly evoked, as they ominously reverberate through a barren post-industrial wasteland of broken cities and ruined lives.
“Threat” is slated for an August 29 2025 reissue on LP, CD, MC and digital formats worldwide via Sentient Ruin, and is now pre-orderable via all our channels..
Sincerely, Sentient Ruin
https://sentientruin.com/bands#/hateful-abandon
https://sentientruin.com/releases/hateful-abandon-threat
French
black-metal/hardcore/crust outfit DOCTOR LIVINGSTONE presents
the first-ever vinyl edition of their final album, NOTES DU PARADIS
/ WHOOP WHOOP WHEE WHEE — available now via Coups de Couteau and fully
streaming online.FFO : Catharsis ; Martyrdöd ; Converge ; pg.99 ; The Secret...
Originally released 17 years ago through Overstage Imperator Productions, this chaotic and genre-defying record returns with a new remaster by Bruno Varea and a striking updated artwork by Maxime Taccardi.
“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.”
Recorded live and unrehearsed at In The Box studio, the album’s twelve double-titled tracks tear through black metal, crust, noise, and experimental extremes, drawing inspiration from Dada, de Sade, Cioran, and more.
Known for their dark humor and raw intensity, Doctor Livingstone carved their own path in the underground with a sound both unpredictable and brutally honest.
https://coupsdecouteau.bandcamp.com/album/notes-du-paradis-whoop-whoop-whee-whee
Founded
in 2020 by guitarist Steve Elias, SELIAS combines melodic death
metal with groove and alt metal elements. Their sound is heavy and cinematic,
built on aggressive riffs, heavy and melodic vocals, and atmospheric
textures. The band’s lineup includes vocalist Guillaume Pascual, whose blend of guttural growls, soaring clean vocals, and ambient keys adds emotional range; Daniel Bouwman on hard-hitting drums; Jeff Hyde anchoring the sound with melodic, heavy bass lines; and Steve Elias, the band’s architect, with intricate, commanding guitar work. Together, they forge a sound that’s both emotionally resonant and relentlessly heavy.
After their debut HEADSHOT, Killkarma marks a darker, more emotionally intense chapter for SELIAS. The album merges crushing riffs, moody synths, and raw vocals into a tightly crafted, immersive metal experience.
"With Killkarma, we wanted to sharpen our sound and push every element further—heavier riffs, deeper atmosphere, and more intensity across the board," says guitarist and founder Steve Elias. "It’s the most focused we’ve ever been."
Fans are already getting a preview of what’s to come. SELIAS has been showcasing new material from Killkarma on their multiple 2025 Canadian tours, delivering high-octane performances complete with immersive lighting, smoke effects, and dramatic synth moments that elevate their already intense live presence.
Musically, SELIAS draws influence from bands like In Flames, Soilwork, Rammstein, and Orbit Culture, offering a sound that balances melodic brutality with cinematic depth. The album promises to be an emotionally charged and unapologetically heavy statement from one of Canada’s rising metal acts. A sure not to miss for 2025 and 2026.
Tracklist
1. The Day The World Went Away
2. Abducted
3. Bullets
4. 888
5. Beyond The Switch
6. Don't Tread on Me
7. Cautionary Tale
8. 88i8
9. Six 6 Sicks
10. Real Eyes Realize
11. Raven's Call
12. Flames
13. My Time
14. Twisted Path Reimagined
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Progressive death metal band APOCALYPTIC SOCIETY will release their crushing full-length debut album Instinctual Self-Slaughter on September 5th, delivering an unrelenting blend of technical brutality, searing melodies and raw intensity.
Drawing influence from legends such as Death, Cynic, Hypocrisy, Iron Maiden and Metallica the US-based five-piece have forged their own apocalyptic sound, merging progressive metal intricacy with thrash aggression and old-school death metal ferocity.
From chaotic impromptu performances in fast-food parking lots to commanding packed stages across Pennsylvania, APOCALYPTIC SOCIETY have built an intensely loyal following through their high-energy, no-compromise live shows. The release of Instinctual Self-Slaughter marks the beginning of their next chapter, supported by a string of local performances before a United States multi-state tour in March 2026.
Watch the official lyric video for “Uncured” here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kY6FK1RJga8
Packed with dueling guitar harmonies, odd-time grooves, crushing bass lines, and versatile growls, Instinctual Self-Slaughter delivers a modern yet uncompromising death metal experience. The album captures the band’s ability to balance technicality with emotional weight, resonating with fans who demand substance alongside heaviness.
Since their formation in 2015, APOCALYPTIC SOCIETY have shared stages with killer acts including Dying Fetus, Incantation, Sadistic Vision, and Hellwitch. Known for unleashing frenzied pits, pure adrenaline, and an uncompromising stage presence.
Tracklist:
1.Dawn of Execution
2.Distorted
3.Uncured
4.Quiet Room
5.Judgement Call
6.Instinctual Self-Slaughter
7.Coffin Full of Spiders
8.The Silent Extinction
APOCALYPTIC SOCIETY are:
Michael Beers – Vocals
Zach Kuhn – Guitar
Alex Rogers – Guitar
Ron Sowal – Bass
Dan Lineaweaver – Drums
https://www.totaldarknesspromotions.com/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRWTm-1-Y84fjrT5Z-u__4A
https://apocalypticsociety.com/
https://www.facebook.com/ApocalypticSociety
DE PROFUNDIS – “THE GOSPEL OF ROT” (EP)
Label: Independent ReleaseRelease date: october 1st 2025
Genre: Death Metal
For fans of: Death | Morbid Angel | Immolation | Nocturnus
How we have fallen, how our empire has crumbled…our values and learning trampled into the dust as we kneel before altars to idiocy and greed. We offer prayers to the war machine, no longer abhorring the taking of life, but raging in our ignorance we fervently debate which lives are suitable for sacrifice and which children deserve no future. Truth has become a malleable property, no longer a definable absolute and manipulation is now an applauded art form. Our gods cradle missiles while we twitch in nervous anxiety, awaiting the latest incarnation of the hand held devices that consume our identity, our reason and our morality. We are naught but rot…
“The Gospel Of Rot is both a warning and a weapon – a sonic rebellion against the forces that seek to silence and subjugate. De Profundis offers not salvation but a wake-up call…”- De Profundis
Celebrating 20 years of death dealing and devastation, De Profundis have returned with a rejuvenated line-up and a brand new EP of stunning power and intensity. The Gospel Of Rot brings together four tracks of furious death metal and masterful musicianship into a manifesto of resistance against the empty vessels that rule us, dragging our civilisation into a mire of degradation. Beginning with ‘I: Corruption’ we are hit by a torrent of classic death metal that makes incursions into the realms of thrash and black metal, thriving in the fluid boundaries between the genres. New vocalist Stefano Bassi immediately makes his mark with deep, guttural tones of depth and substance and second new addition to the ranks, bassist Simon McAuliffe, is immediately noticeable too, punching through the mix, an intrinsic part of this new chapter for De Profundis. Despite the remarkable work this band have produced over the years, by the midpoint of second song, ‘II: Deception’ it’s a struggle not to immediately embrace The Gospel Of Rot as their finest work to date. On one level it’s direct, hard-hitting and straight between the eyes – on another there are so many subtle shifts, touches and nuances that set it apart from the rest of the field. The vocal delivery in ‘III: Indoctrination’ is imperious, the drumming overwhelming, the lead playing simply brilliant. Every progression, every passage, every scuttling spider-legged scale and formidable blast on this EP is just right, crafted to perfection. The Gospel Of Rot concludes with a raging cover of Sepultura’s classic ‘Subtraction’ and De Profundis have made it their own; sublimely executed it slots into place as an integral part of a magnificently engineered death metal machine. With incredible performances and incredible songs, De Profundis are back at the very top of their game.
Mixed and mastered by Matt Jones at Capsaarx Studios (Fury, Vanitas, Dakesis etc) The Gospel Of Rot sounds magnificent, with exquisite tones and a perfect balance between clarity and power. The final hallmarks of quality have been applied with the wonderful artwork of Pierre-Alain D. of 3mmi Design (Necrodeath, Scar Symmetry, The Crawling etc) and it’s hard to see how The Gospel Of Rot could have been any better. The fight back begins on October 1st!
“…the rot is everywhere — and it’s time to tear it down.”- De Profundis
Line-up:
Stefano Bassi - Vocals
Shoi Sen - Guitars
Paul Nazarkardeh - Guitars
Simon McAuliffe - Bass
Tom Atherton – Drums
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https://www.deprofundistheband.com/
Excerpt - "a sick, sickly, and pustulated death metal à la Undeath while nodding their fetid heads to Cannibal Corpse and Grave"
RETCHING - “CHARMING THE DECOMPOSED”
Genre: old school/brutal death
metalFor fans of: Broken Hope, Cannibal Corpse, Fulci, Undeath, Mortician, Devourment
On only their debut release, Retching have found a way to present the gore-soaked, rotten, old school-inclined death metal sound that we all love with quality songwriting that elevates it beyond the nostalgic, aspiring bands of this ilk. It is what keeps the appeal from being diminished upon multiple listens and keeps the listener coming back for more as there's more than just simplified caveman-mosh death metal savagery on offer here. The songs, while accessible and laden with compelling hooks, are intricate and structured, and do a lot more before offering the much-desired dose of primal brutality. The influences too are assimilated very well from various death metal bands - this is no direct Cannibal Corpse or Suffocation clone; it bears elements as most such death metal bands do, but they've attempted to go about creating something delectable and effective in their own way, and to that extent this works well. There's no beating about the bush here - if you're into death metal that's heavy, catchy, and fun but also not completely senseless, Retching will make your day.
Line up
Latex - Oil drums and low end garrote
Mondo - Six string razor wire and erotic moans
Art by Slimeweaver
Track listing
1. Moonlight Perversions/Gorging on Ecstasy
2. Premature Decapitation
3. Shower Curtain Silhouette
4. Foaming
5. Vulgar Celluloid Trophy
6. Septic Entombment
7. Fetid Abattoir
8. Mortuary of Desire
Release date - August 22nd, 2025
https://www.facebook.com/transcendingobscurityrecords
https://retching-label.bandcamp.com/album/charming-the-decomposed
With
the release of their horrific new EP, BRUTE, looming on the
horizon, NECROTICGOREBEAST have unleashed a second
single from its heinous tracklisting, exclusively at Decibel Magazine. The
second single to be taken from Brute is one of the most malicious acts of sonic
violence that NecroticGoreBeast have ever recorded, a seething morass of
malignancy and spite. Featuring a venomous guest vocal performance
from Chaney Crabb of Entheos, ‘Knuckle Deep Convulsions’ is a
gut-ripping testament to the ever increasing darkness that shrouds the sound of
NecroticGoreBeast. Formidable drumming, riffs that ooze wickedness and truly
ungodly vocals combine to deliver a monstrous assault of soulless savagery and
bestial brutality. NecroticGorebeast recognise no authority, no moral code and
bow the knee to none. There is no one heavier. This is brutal death metal
supremacy!Feel the force of 'Knuckle Deep Convulsions' at Decibel now! https://www.decibelmagazine.co...
Brute was recorded at Equilibrium Studio with Christopher Rannou-Poulin, guitarist with Beyond Fiction and the mixing and mastering magic was applied by Miguel Tereso of Demigod Recordings who, as well as
illuminating the sonic atrocities on NecroticGoreBeast’s three full length albums, has also worked with the likes of Analepsy, Gaerea and many more. This team has captured the heaviest sound yet from the Canadian monsters – each beautiful ugly riff given the maximum in merciless power. Complete with stunning artwork from Andreas Christanetoff of Armaada Art (Aborted, Kraanium etc), Comatose Music will unleash this grotesque sonic killing machine on September 12th.
Your days in the light are numbered…
https://www.comatosemusic.com/
https://www.facebook.com/Necroticgorebeast
Mit ihrer neuen Single "CHOKE ON YOUR
MISTAKES", vom kommenden Album "IS THERE
SALVATION?" (VÖ: 19.09.), legt die aufstrebende Metal Band DARKNESS
SURROUNDING den Finger in eine der sensiblen Wunden unserer
digitalen Gegenwart: Cancel Culture. Der Track, der am 25.07. mit
einem begleitenden Lyric-Video erscheint, richtet sich gegen eine Kultur der
öffentlichen Abrechnung, in der Fehlverhalten – ob real oder vermeintlich –
sofort und gnadenlos bestraft wird. Oft genügt ein einzelner unbedachter Satz,
ein Missverständnis oder ein alter Post, um eine Welle der Empörung auszulösen,
die Karrieren und Existenzen wegfegt. "Mit dem Song wollen wir unsere Wut über die Unart ausdrücken, dass besonders online nur noch darauf gewartet wird, dass irgendjemand einen Fehler macht, damit man sich kollektiv auf denjenigen stürzen kann. Dabei ist egal, ob die Verfehlungen nur Banalitäten sind, der Shitstorm ist meist vernichtend.", kommentiert die Band zur neuen Single.
In "Choke On Your Mistakes" und dem dazugehörigen Musikvideo zeigen Darkness Surrounding ihre Haltung: laut, direkt, eindringlich, musikalisch kompromisslos, mit roher Energie und emotionaler Tiefe. Mit aggressiven Growls und verletzlichen Clean Vocals vertont die Band das Spannungsfeld zwischen Schuld, Überreaktion und öffentlicher Bloßstellung. Musikalisch vereint der Track moderne Metal-Elemente mit einem Thema, das zum Nachdenken anregt: über Moral im Internet, digitale Selbstgerechtigkeit, die Zerrissenheit eines digitalen Zeitalters und die Frage, ob eine Kultur, die schneller verurteilt und keine Fehler mehr verzeiht, wirklich gerecht ist.
Am 19. September erscheint das neue Album "Is There Salvation?" – In dem Werk geht es um gesellschaftliche Spannungen, persönliche Kämpfe und die Suche nach Hoffnung, umgesetzt in einer facettenreichen Klanglandschaft aus donnernden Blastbeats, düsteren Riffs, Growls, gefühlvollen Clean Vocals und epischen Soli. Mit ihrer Mischung aus modernen Sounds, tiefgründigen Texten und mitreißender Live-Präsenz beweisen Darkness Surrounding, dass im Bergischen Land musikalisch Großes entsteht.
Darkness Surrounding feiern am 20. September in der börse in ihrer Heimatstadt Wuppertal die Veröffentlichung ihres neuen Albums "Is There Salvation?" mit einer exklusiven Release Show – ein Pflichttermin für alle Fans zeitgenössischer Metal-Sounds zwischen Melodic Death und Metalcore. In lockerer Atmosphäre können Besucher bei einem Drink mit der Band ins Gespräch kommen und auch für kulinarische Kleinigkeiten ist gesorgt. Ab 21:30 Uhr wird es dann laut und intensiv, wenn Darkness Surrounding ihr neues Album in voller Länge live auf der Bühne präsentieren. Im Anschluss an das Konzert dürfen sich alle Gäste auf eine Aftershow-Party freuen – ein perfekter Ausklang für einen besonderen Abend
DARKNESS SURROUNDING "Is There Salvation?"
Release Show
Wann: 20.09.2025, ab 20:00 Uhr
Wo: die börse (Wolkenburg 100, 42119 Wuppertal)
VVK-Tickets: 15 Euro / Abendkasse: 20 Euro
Über Darkness Surrounding
Die musikalische Reise von Darkness Surrounding begann bereits zu Schulzeiten – damals noch stark vom klassischen Melodic Death Metal geprägt. Seit 2024 ist die Band in ihrer aktuellen Besetzung aktiv: Mit Tim Dau an den Growls und Kassandra “Kessi” von Bajgar, die sowohl mit ihrer Stimme als auch an der Gitarre überzeugt, bringt das Quintett neue klangliche Facetten in das gemeinsame Schaffen. Komplett wird die Formation durch Gründungsmitglied Leonard Pott an den Drums, Simon Adolf an der Lead-Gitarre und Nico Schubert am Bass. Durch Kessis Clean Vocals ist der Sound der Band vielschichtiger denn je.
Inspiriert von Szenegrößen wie Avenged Sevenfold, Trivium, Gojira, Sylosis und Bleed From Within, schaffen Darkness Surrounding ihren ganz eigenen Stil – melodisch, treibend und mit einem natürlichen Klangbild, das live wie im Studio überzeugt.
Pre-Save: https://orcd.co/istheresalvation
SENTIENT RUIN is proud to renew its long-running collaboration with Virginia-based industrial metal nihilists HOLD ME DOWN, who reach the milestone of the second full-length album, christened under the name “DEVOUR” and designed as further progression of their dismal exploration into the outer realms of synthetic sonic abandon.
The punishing sophomore album has been introduced by expert industrial music authority Regen Magazine who give us a glimpse into the work via an exclusive wold premiere of the track “Living Meat”, underlining how “with its corrosive rhythms and relentlessly distorted riffs and vocals, the track builds on the overarching themes of alienation, confusion, and dehumanization“ - you can read the full feature and check out the song https://regenmag.com/news/regen-premiere-hold-me-down-reveals-first-single-from-forthcoming-sophomore-album-on-sentient-ruin-laboratories/
What
unfolds on this second mechanized auditory assault from the Richmond
voidscapers is an all-corroding synthesis of industrialized terror harkening
back to formative years of extreme industrial music when bands
like Swans, Throbbing Gristle, Skinny
Puppy and Godflesh were looking for new pathways to transform
their times’ confusion and alienation into an oppressive audial dehumanization.
A torrential onslaught of pounding drum machines and atonal guitars creating a
physical and mental cage of submission, within which the listener is trapped
and cornered, only to be further punished by a white, colorless, and sterile
burden of noise. The only human thing toiling within the ashen framework of
this stark and dystopian cyberscape is vocalist Jim Gullickson’s devastated
voice, the last spasm of humanity disintegrating within the aseptic turbulence
of a paranoid, life-draining contraption. The way the album is built and
conceived is intended to mimic human sensory dismantlement, or its destruction
from within, similarly to how our digitalized society erases individuals
leaving only empty shells. The senses are used as sensors to gain access to the
listener’s humanity, into which an injection of sterilizing sequences and
nerve-eating samples are inserted to scrape the consciousness clean. A new era
of post-industrial enslavement and banishment of any human thrive has just cast
its purifying shadow across the organic frailty and insignificance of man.“Devour” is slated for a September 5 2025 release on LP, CD, MC and digital formats worldwide via Sentient Ruin - all pre-orderable now via all our channels.
Sincerely, Sentient Ruin
https://sentientruin.com/releases/hold-me-down-devour
https://sentientruin.com/bands#/hold-me-down
We're
excited to work with DROFNOSURA who are melding
multiple styles - sludge, doom, black and even post-metal - to create a
cohesive, breathtaking, and evocative sound. The new album "Ritual of
Split Tongues" is a huge step ahead both artistically and musically, a
sprawling hour-long masterpiece of swirling, hypnotic, and eerily dissonant
music bearing a common translucent body with constantly changing shades within.
Listen to their comparatively short opening song at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OkI9Xt6m_psBand's statement
"It is with great honor that we join the Transcending Obscurity clan!
Transcending Obscurity has long been home to a diverse range of high-quality acts across the extreme metal spectrum and has introduced us to numerous bands over the years.
Label esteem aside, knowing a bit about Kunal's background and the work he does running an animal sanctuary adds an extra layer of meaning to this alliance. We feel privileged to fly under the Transcending Obscurity banner and to bring a little more weirdness to the fold with our own brand of bizarre darkness."
About the album
"Our sophomore album, Ritual of Split Tongues, is a visceral and unrelenting sonic journey through dense dissonance, intricate drumming, evocative vocal performances, and haunting synthesized textures, creating a soundscape that defies convention. The album blurs the lines between sludge, doom, post-metal, and black metal to form a unique fusion that collapses under an oppressive, psychedelic weight."
About the artwork
"For Ritual of Split Tongues, we once again collaborated with artist Dusty Ray, who crafted the cover for our 2019 debut Voidfever. We’ve admired Dusty’s work for over a decade, and his distinct style captures the eerie, visceral energy embodied in our music.
As Ritual of Split Tongues took shape over 2023, the band witnessed Dusty Ray’s visual nightmare come to life in parallel, while the auditory violence crawled from the studio monitors. Revisiting the same visual collaborator was a deliberate choice—a thread connecting the bleak, spacious world of Voidfever to the more chaotic, riff-heavy terrain of Ritual of Split Tongues. The artwork reflects this evolution: from void to vision, from stark decay to layered dissonance."
Line up
W.L.F. - Guitars, Vocals, Synthesizers
D.A.S. - Drums & Percussion, Vocals, Synthesizers
M.A.D. - Bass, Vocals, Synthesizers
Artwork by Dusty Ray Art
Thanks very much! Kunal (label owner) Transcending Obscurity
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https://www.facebook.com/Drofnosura
SANITY’S
RAGE – “THE DEAD DON’T RUN”Format: Digital CD / Physical CD
Label: Independent Release
For fans of : Testament, Kreator, Xentrix, Suicidal Angels, Angelus Apatrida and the like….
Tracklist:
01. Only Madness Remains
02. Measure Of Guilt
03. When The Sharp Things Come
04. Sanity’s Rage
05. Blood Calls For Blood
06. Nothing Sacred Will Hold
07. The Dead Don’t Run
08. The Final Exhibit Of Pain
09. Reeducate The Masses
10. Sanity Lies In Ruin
Firmly rooted in the past, with a contemporary sound. Versatile, yet without compromise in aggression and technical level. Founded in 2002, when Thrash Metal bands were very few and other, more extreme genres had taken over the scene In Belgium, Sanity’s Rage came together as a band with a shared passion for catchy songwriting, raw energy and emotion, brought with technical skill.
The band has played renowned venues and festivals in Belgium, The Netherlands, Germany and The United Kingdom, alongside top acts such as After All, Agent Steel, Bonded By Blood, Cyclone, Destructor, Evil Invaders, Gama Bomb, Holy Moses, Huntress, Hyades, James Rivera, Laaz Rockit, Liar, Onslaught, Reign Of Fury, Savage Messiah, Skyclad, Saxon, Testament and many others. Some of the highlights being Beermageddon (UK) in 2014 and 2024 and Alcatraz Metal Fest (BE) in 2009 and 2024.
Their debut EP ‘The Rage Of One’ was well received by the international press, the follow-up CD ‘You Are What You Swallow’ proved they weren’t just a one trick pony and took them up a level. Now, in 2025, Sanity’s Rage is back with a new album ‘The Dead Don’t Run’, and continue the story of pure fucking thrash. Over 10 years after the last release, with a complete lineup change, bringing back most of the original band members who started the story 20 years ago.
‘The Dead Don't Run’ will be available worldwide on all major streaming platforms starting October 15th, 2025. A physical digipack (€15.00) and digital CD download (€9.99) will already be available on October 1st, 2025!
Line-Up:
Tim de Bruyne: guitar
Tim de Bisschop: bassguitar / backing vocals
Kenny Molly: vocals
Sam Stoelzaet: drums
Kenny Claes: guitar
https://www.facebook.com/SanitysRage
Formed in 2022 and strengthened with an additional guitarist in 2024, this Copenhagen-based death grind outfit delivers a sickening and uncompromising sound live. Relentlessly filthy, Gurgling Pustulence is an auditory dissection with clear roots in classic grind and death metal, ranging from Blood Duster to Exhumed and Carcass.
Stream this brutal procession of blast beats, flesh-eating riffs, and cemetery atmosphere at https://pustulant-flesh.bandcamp.com/album/gurgling-pustulence
Extremely Rotten Productions is offering three different vinyl variants - Glow-in-the-Dark Mouldy Skin, Gangrene Blood, and Standard Black - along with cassette and CD editions of Gurgling Pustulence.
Order now at https://extremelyrottenprod.com/store/new/
Tracklisting:1) Beyond Lobotomy
2) Cadaver Creation
3) March of the Ravenous Dead
4) Dødsangst
5) A Single Muscle Twitches as I Wrest my Blade from your Gut to your Throat
6) Carrion Offspring
7) Gurgling Pustulence
The EP was recorded, mixed, and mastered by Benjamin “Polle” Radtleff at Radtleff Recordings, who captured the band’s raw and putrid expression with sharp precision and maximum foulness.
This is not just a debut – it’s a declaration. A vile, slimy, and violent introduction to PUSTULANT FLESH and the decay they bring with them.
Bio:
Born from pus in the spring of 2022, PUSTULANT FLESH is a young band from Copenhagen, delivering putrid grinding death metal with a raw edge. With themes of decay, the three original members forged a relentless sound that was intensified in 2024 with the addition of a fourth member on second guitar, adding even more weight to their brutal expression.
With bloodlust and hunger, the band is ready to unleash their monstrous universe upon the world, music dredged up from the grave. Drawing inspiration from legends like Carcass, Exhumed, and other “rotten delicacies,” PUSTULANT FLESH will release their debut EP on the 8th of August 2025 through Extremely Rotten Productions. They promise an experience as disgusting and decayed as their name suggests.
PUSTULANT FLESH is:
Mike Dalsgaard – guitar & vocals
Daniel Bror Ditlevsen – guitar
Peter Jacobsen – bass & vocals
Filip Dursun – drums
www.extremelyrottenprod.com
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100084478534385
www.pustulantflesh.bandcamp.com
GLITCH
KILL
returns with their most punishing track yet, BOUND AND DRAGGED —
a relentless fusion of Metal, Metalcore, and Alt Metal brutality. With
razor-sharp riffs, bone-splitting breakdowns, and an atmosphere soaked in
venom, the band delivers a sonic assault that pulls the listener deep into the
shadows.From the haunting whispers of the intro to the pulverizing Slayer-inspired breaks, Bound and Dragged thrives on chaos and precision. The track’s lyrics paint a harrowing descent — a life pulled into darkness, bound by inner torment, and dragged across the burning coals of consequence. Each verse hammers with imagery that is as poetic as it is merciless, while the chorus crushes with an unforgettable hook drenched in aggression and despair.
Glitch Kill captures the essence of modern heavy music: cinematic heaviness, gut-wrenching emotion, and technical savagery in perfect balance. For fans of metal that bleeds authenticity and unapologetic rage, Bound and Dragged is not just a song — it’s an experience that will leave you scorched, shaken, and wanting more.
Biography
Brutal beats, crushing riffs, thunderous bass, and unorthodox vocal hooks—this is what sets Glitch Kill apart in California’s Central Valley metal scene. With nearly a century of combined experience and an unrelenting passion for heavy music, this band isn’t just making waves—they’re making fans need a chiropractor.
Rising from the ashes of Etched in Stone, bassist David "Crusher" Yanez, guitarist Travis Miller, and drummer Aaron Jones formed Glitch Kill with one goal: to create uncompromising, bone-crushing metal. The lineup was solidified with the addition of vocalist Shane Leon, whose raw intensity gave the band its signature sound.
Forming just before the world shut down in 2020, Glitch Kill took advantage of the downtime to craft their debut EP, Hindsight, which dropped on January 1st, 2021. Now, with their follow-up EP Post Hominid in the works and the latest addition of Robert Cole throwing down as a second guitarist, the band is back in full force, delivering relentless live performances across the Central Valley, the Bay Area, Sacramento, Lake Tahoe, Fresno, Santa Cruz, and beyond—wherever there’s a demand for heavy metal.
The beast has been unleashed. Are you ready?
https://www.facebook.com/SodehRecords
https://www.facebook.com/Glitchkill
Finland's I, CURSED, who combine angry and furious death metal and grindcore, will release a new HERETICAL ONSLAUGHT EP on September 11th 2025. The EP will be released in cooperation with Finnish record labels Inverse Records & Meara Music which is also an agency and event producer based in Ulvila.
The third single 'Nothing From The Ruins' is released today and it's available here: https://push.fm/fl/icursed-nothing
FFO : Coldworker, Gadget, Nasum & Rotten Sound.
The band comments:
"Nothing From The Ruins is, as its name suggests, Brevity is the Soul of Wit. Nothing From The Ruins clocks in at barely a minute, being the EP's most instant chaos in all its brutality. "
Watch music video of first single 'Disfigurement': https://youtu.be/NlR4xJvdzlg
Watch music video of second single 'Death Pays It All': https://youtu.be/DlpcScU6zSg
Track list:1. Malignant
2. Impure
3. Nothing From The Ruins
4. Disfigurement
5. Funerary
6. Loss
7. Swarm
8. Death Pays It All
EP cover by Jerkka Perälä
Biography:
Combining angry and furious death metal and grindcore, I, Cursed, from the Pori / Ulvila area, is a brutal dredging of Ville-Veikko Laaksonen and Eero Haula, known from Atlases, Marto and Oceanwake, among others, which is fed to the Finnish metal scene in an atonal coldness. I, Cursed's music is a mix of something old and familiar, the HM-2 sound of Swedish grind, and somewhat more modern and crushing production. The line-up of the band in July 2024 is completed by guitarist Nico Brander from Marto and drummer Arttu Leppänen from Atlases and Marto.
Listen to previous EP Death Holograms: https://push.fm/fl/icursed-death
Line-up:
Eero Haula - Vocals (Oceanwake)
Ville-Veikko Laaksonen - Bass & guitar (Atlases, Marto)
Nico Brander - Guitar (Blood Service, Marto)
Arttu Leppänen - Drums (Atlases, Marto)
Discography:
I, Cursed / Blood Service S/T Split EP 2023 (Meara Music)
Bloodsoaked / Storm Parade Double Single 2023 (Meara Music)
Blades Single 2024 (Inverse Records / Meara Music)
Sorrower Single 2024 (Inverse Records / Meara Music)
Death Holograms Single & EP 2024 (Inverse Records / Meara Music)
Disfigurement Single 2025 (Inverse Records / Meara Music)
Death Pays It All Single 2025 (Inverse Records / Meara Music)
https://www.facebook.com/I.Cursed.Grind
Label: Rottweiler Records
Release date: august 15th 2025
Genre: Progressive Thrash/Death Metal
For fans of: Sadus | White Stones | Coroner | Moonloop
Solo projects are not the rare entity that they once were in the multitude of metal genres. Sometimes the fact that an entire album of songs has been written and performed by a single individual can simply pass us by as just another barely noted scrap of information. But then an album will come along that reminds us of just what a remarkable feat has been accomplished in its creation…the realisation that one person was responsible for every element of what we have just been enveloped by…when the songs are so individual, complex and emotionally charged…it can still take your breath away. Beneath The Altar, the debut full length album from The Final Witness is one of those special albums. Behind the banner of The Final Witness is multi-instrumentalist Josh Henderson, who signed with Rottweiler Records at the end of 2024 – in time to contribute to the label’s customary selection of Christmas singles with a ripping interpretation of the 17th Century carol, ‘God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen’ – and now it is time for Beneath The Altar to be unleashed!
Beneath The Altar offers no gradual immersion into its turbulent waters, no gradual revealing of its unpredictable nature. Opening track ‘Principalities’ immediately shakes the ground beneath your feet, shifting between tempos, styles and ambiance, wrong footing you at every turn. It’s eclectic and effervescent right to its final note. As the pleasing complexity of ‘Coronation’ follows it is already obvious that Beneath The Altar is a demonstration of a unique creative vision at work. As the album progresses you are confronted with intense aggression, incredible guitar solos, passages of amazing, atmospheric, melodious reflection and a staggering array of riffs. In ‘Negative World’ an imposing opening explodes into fierce, gritty thrash before sparkling solos like stardust and ice shards tumble through the darkness. A magical pool of tranquillity appears at the heart of the song, but after mere moments it is violently shattered by furious blast beats. And all of this is executed with sublime control, each segment masterfully interwoven with the next. ‘The Blood’ provides the album’s towering conclusion and it is only really when you reach its final peaks that you can look back on the vast landscape of the album you have just traversed and appreciate the threads of mood and atmosphere that draw it together. The conclusion of ‘The Blood’ and consequently Beneath The Altar possesses such uplifting power and majesty. The vocals, solos, riffs and rhythms entwine in a manner that lifts the whole listening experience of the album to another level.
The production and engineering of Becoming The Archetype’s Jason Wisdom have afforded Josh Henderson’s incredible work all the space it needs to breathe and all the power required for it to hit home with maximum emotional impact. Rottweiler Records will unveil Beneath The Altar, this magnificent testament to the adventurous spirit of extreme metal, on August 15th and we can only hope that it will be just the first of many albums to come from Josh Henderson, The Final Witness.
Line-up:
Josh Henderson – all music and vocals
https://www.rottweilerrecords.com/
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100069928882065
Texan
hateful death metal outfit CALCRAFT sign to Lifeforce Records! Please
welcome Texan hateful death metal outfit CALCRAFT to
the Lifeforce Records roster!Named after England’s infamous executioner William Calcraft, the band delivers gore-drenched riffs and horror-fueled lyrics inspired by Giallo, French, and American slasher films. Every song is a tale of madness, execution, and cinematic slaughter.
Debut single out Mid-September! Album to be released late November via Lifeforce Records!
Calcraft is raw, hateful death metal in the vein of Immolation, Suffocation, and Incantation, laced with blackened atmosphere and thrash violence. Named after England’s infamous executioner William Calcraft, the band delivers gore-drenched riffs and horror-fueled lyrics inspired by Giallo, French, and American slasher films. Every song is a tale of madness, execution, and cinematic slaughter. "A blood-soaked soundtrack to the final scene you never survive."
https://lifeforcerecords.com/
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/vsTd8iHwSA0
https://www.instagram.com/calcraftofficial
Catalan
black metal insurgents BURGHÂSH unveil the lyric video
for “EL XARLATÀ”, the first venom-laced excerpt from their
upcoming EP, LA TRÍADA DELS IDIOTES, set for release on 29 August
2025.With “El Xarlatà,” the band delivers a blasphemous barrage of raw black metal that confronts religious delusion head-on, fusing hallucinatory violence with desert-born dread. Sung entirely in Catalan and driven by rusted analog production, the track is a ritualistic act of sonic desecration.
La tríada dels idiotes marks Burghâsh’s first official release under their new moniker—an evolution of Burgûli, the misanthropic force active since 2012. This transition is no reinvention, but a radical intensification: a spiritual autopsy forged in hatred, sharpened by dissonance, and unflinching in its ideological stance.
Pre-save the EP: https://orcd.co/ltdi
www.youtube.com/@burghashofficial
www.facebook.com/Burghash
Label: Comatose MusicRelease date: october 24th 2025
Genre: Brutal Death Metal
For fans of: Brodequin | Putridity | Disgorge | Devangelic
All men are equal in the pit. As flesh and features dissolve and brittle bones crack and fracture, we all scream the same. Each river of blood runs together to form an intermingled crimson sea, where no status, stature, name or dream can be distinguished. As entrails fall to the floor from torn torsos they rush together like glistening serpents, gathering in some unspeakable, slippery orgy of alien pleasures. There is no dignity, no honour, when we come undone.
From Kediri in East Java, Indonesia come Devastrosity; a new venture into audio violence from a trio of musicians with a wealth of experience in the fertile Indonesian brutal death metal scene. Having introduced themselves with the limited edition Human Depravation demo last year, they are now ready to unleash the blood storm of their full length debut album – Eviscerating Desolation.
After an eerie, skin-crawling intro ‘Human Depravation’ casts the listener down into the depths of hell. Frantic drumming, massive riffs and utterly inhuman vocals, all delivered with wicked precision and evil intent; the band switching from face-peeling speed to a broken crawl through decaying corpses in the space between breaths. Despite the overwhelming onslaught of death and dismemberment, Eviscerating Desolation possesses an unnerving clarity to its sound – with the varied elements of sadistic savagery that imbue annihilating tracks like ‘Morbid Desires’ distinct and discernible. Every track on this relentless ride to oblivion is infused with an uncontrollable need to kill and Eviscerating Desolation delivers blow after sickening blow. ‘The Dealer Of Death’ is absolutely crushing, its rich, thick guitars breaking out into riffs that connect at a gut level and put a sick smile of contentment on your face. ‘Parasitic Epidemic’ is bewildering in its crazed rhythms and twisted riffs as it gnaws at the frayed edges of your sanity and finally we come to ‘Cadaveric Feast’, perhaps the most horrific track of all. This is a rabid gore-soaked nightmare to the bloody end, as Devastrosity try to ensure that there is no recognisable remnant of your body left before they depart.
Devastrosity have been welcomed into the deranged ranks of the Comatose Music army and Eviscerating Desolation will be discharged upon the world in a flood of bile and venom on October 24th, adorned in the eye-gouging artwork of Rudi GorgingSuicide (Avulsed, Devangelic, Gutrectomy etc). This is not for the curious, casual listener…this is brutal death metal at its disease ridden, corpse consuming, flesh-rending best. Intense to the last drop of blood.
Line-up:
Billy - Drums
Roby - Guitar/Bass
Ardian - Vocals
https://www.comatosemusic.com/
https://www.facebook.com/devastrosity
Wormholedeath
is proud to present the spellbinding new music video for “ETERNAL
VOWS OF MIDNIGHT,” the latest chapter from symphonic death/black
metal force ABSCENCE. The track is featured on the band’s highly
anticipated concept album ENIGMA, set for release on
September 12, 2025.“Eternal Vows of Midnight” is about Eternal love and loyalty, Torment and guilt over a possibly violent past, A love so powerful it transcends death, and the internal struggle not to fall into darkness or lose one's humanity.
Formed just four years ago, ABSCENCE has quickly earned a cult following by fusing the visceral darkness of '90s black metal with symphonic elegance and melancholic storytelling. Enigma, the band’s boldest and most cinematic work to date, chronicles a gothic vampire romance—two immortal women entwined in passion, betrayal, and fate—across nine long-form epics.
Unbound by modern formulas, ABSCENCE forges their path with emotionally charged, structurally intricate compositions. Their music balances brutality with beauty, sorrow with grandeur—evoking moonlit crypts, windswept moors, and mythic despair.
With Enigma, ABSCENCE invites listeners into a world of symphonic blackened art that defies commercial boundaries, embracing drama, depth, and darkness in its purest form.
Pre-save "Enigma": https://orcd.co/enigmaalbum
www.instagram.com/abscenceband
FFO: Earlier works of Cephalic Carnage, Intronaut, and Gojira.
Check it out at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PSFCIRA5GHM
With seasoned experience across the technical, dissonant, and mathematical landscapes of metal, the band's sonic statement of malicious intent, Oblation ov Obliteration, is a unique offering composed of churning death metal inspired riffs; ever shifting grooves; monstrous howls, shrieks, and yells; and the sonic representations of the undoing of reality.
Purchase/Stream Oblation
ov Obliteration:
https://nefas.bandcamp.com/album/oblation-ov-obliterationTrack Listing:
1. Xenomorphic
2. Spiral Degradation
3. Mindstream Transference
Credits:
Produced, engineered, and edited by Samur Khouja at Seahorse Sound Studios in Los Angeles, California.
Mixed and mastered by Erol Ulug at Bright Lights Studio.
All album art and layout: Moonroot Art
Line-up:
Erik Burkhead-Fernandez - Vocals
Rusty Kennedy - Bass
Rajan Davis - Guitar
Alejandro Aranda - Drums
https://www.facebook.com/nefasmusic
The first single, 'Jylhä Metsämies', is released today, and the music video can be seen here: https://youtu.be/aoBIyV44VOY
Guitarist Lord Heikkinen comments:
"It’s already been 15 years since the last Soulgrind release. Time has truly flown by. Occasionally, Azhemin and I would tinker with something small, but it always came to a halt for one reason or another. Tanya Lilith was living in Austria, which also slowed down the process. Whenever Tanya visited Finland, we’d demo a little something. However, during 2024, our enthusiasm grew, and songs began to emerge rapidly. There was also a lot of material stored away in the drawers. At times, it felt like maybe even too much. For every recording session, there was something new and exciting to discover, and at the same time, even grander things would be created. In other words, we’ve never had a shortage of material, quite the opposite. The only thing in short supply has been time. But now, Soulgrind has been given its place on the timeline once again.
For the album Ad Pulchram Mortem, we made 12 tracks. Of these, we chose "Jylhä metsämies" as the single. "Jylhä metsämies" is the story of a man who walks his own path, bowing to nothing not above, not below, not on this earth. The lyrics reflect Soulgrind very well itself. The music is very self-directed and copies no one or anything. This has always been the case and will remain so. The band sounds like itself. Musically, "Jylhä metsämies" covers the band's journey from Whitsongs, through Kalma/Pakana, to The Tuoni Pathway, while also bringing in much that is new. All in all, in our opinion, it's a brilliant way to open a new chapter. The album itself contains much more, with even some surprising material.
During the remainder of the year, we aim to finish up the Ad Pulchram Mortem album and release it, and of course, the desire to play live is strong. The package still needs some perfecting, and hopefully, we'll get onto the stages during 2026. The Original Paganhood is back."
Listen to 'Jylhä metsämies' on streaming services: https://push.fm/fl/soulgrind-jylha
Biography:
Soulgrind is a Finnish metal band formed in 1992, known primarily for their blend of gothic metal, thrash and black metal with a dark, melodic atmosphere. The band was founded by Lord Heikkinen, who has consistently contributed guitars and programming throughout their career.
Soulgrind's music often explores themes related to the darker aspects of Finnish history and psyche, combining passion, war, and the "dark side of mind" into their lyrical content, reflecting a deep connection to Finland's cultural and historical roots. But there has always been the bride side for the aspects as well. Classic war of love and hate.The sound has evolved over the time, but Soulgrind has maintained a core identity rooted in metal with a dark, atmospheric edge, resisting strict genre categorization and embracing musical development freely. Freedom of metal has always been the theme. And so it shall be.
Soulgrind is recognized for their intelligent and unique approach to metal, merging melodic and dark elements to create a distinctive sound within the Finnish metal scene. Their long-standing presence since the early 90s marks them as a significant act in the gothic and black metal genres in Finland.
Track
list:01. Jylhä Metsämies
02. Origins of The Serpent
03. In The Circus of Tuonela
04. Dark Water Wide
05. Black Prediction´s Bite
06. Tears of The Earth
07. Weight of The Old Sins
08. Ikiliekki
09. Dance Of The White Wolf
10. A Whispered Curse Upon The Gale
11. As Narrow Fjord Descends
12. Into The Shadows of Devotion
Album pic by Susanna Mansner
Line-up:
Lord Heikkinen: guitars
Azhemin: Keybords, vocals
Tanya Lilith: Vocals
Suntio: Drums:
JP: Bass
Micko Hell: Guitars, Vocals
Former members: Roope Latvala ( Children of Bodom, Stone ), Juke Eräkangas, Tommi McLaunone ( Gloomy Grim, Nomicon ), Henrik Laine (Deepred )
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THORN – “NEBULOUS WOMB OF ETERNITY”
For
fans of :
Mortician, Fumes, Wharflurch, Fluids, Intestine Baalism, RetchingThorn has a knack of churning out punchy, rotten death metal hymns rife with some nasty, lurching grooves. The album will have the listener rocking back and forth in its asphyxiating grasp like a pin-pricked voodoo ragdoll. The stench of sickness is thick and pervades the entire recording. Brennen has come up with meatier, denser, chuggier songs on this record while retaining the band's primal essence and there is more death metal than doom found on this recording. There are still moments where gleaming leads come in and brighten up the proceedings but it remains a dark, fetid and glutinous affair through and through. The corpulent grooves stand out the most and form the bulk of this recording. If you like the idea of death metal sounding massive, ponderous, and packed with heaving, earth-rumbling parts, this album is most certainly meant for you.
Cover illustration by Arifullah Ali (KanvasKarat)
Mixing/Mastering by Daniel Bonofiglio (Fumes, Gutvoid, Intestinal Hex, Grotesque Mass, Internal Infestation)
All music and lyrics written by Thorn*
*Guest solo written and performed by Daniel Bonofilgio on track 4
*Guest vocals performed by Ryan Fairfield on track 7
Thorn is Brennen Westermeyer
Track listing
1. Ooze Maelstrom
2. Entombed in Chrysalis
3. Quartersawn Remains
4. Zombifying Mold
5. Haunting Gale
6. Gloaming Corporeal Form
7. Nebulous Womb of Eternity
Release date - August 8th, 2025
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https://thorndm.bandcamp.com/album/nebulous-womb-of-eternity
Label: H-MusicRelease date: august 8th 2025
Genre: Symphonic Metal
For fans of: Epica | Leaves’ Eyes | After Forever | Sirenia
The clouds of war and the spirits of ignorance and avarice gather on the horizon, phantom lords of madness bringing turmoil unsought for and conflict unwanted. The voices of power proclaim our destiny and turn spotlights of hatred upon our once-friends now enemies, demanding bloodshed; their duplicitous tongues equating loyalty with violence and love with destruction. But there is a light in the darkness, a quiet voice that penetrates the incoherent rage and indignant lies…an angel that tells us to trust our hearts and not our self serving leaders. In the eye of the storm is a silence – and in this silence there is truth.
There is a sense of gathering darkness as the title track draws back the curtain on In this Silence and the keyboards swirl behind the ominous, juddering riffs. The triple vocals entwine, bringing distinct personalities to this song of many movements and elements - Noémi Holló’s beautiful voice complemented by the strong, clear tones of Atilla Király and the guttural growls of Máté Fülöp. ‘Rebirth’ follows – a track of immense power and high drama; Noémi’s voice like liquid silver, slipping effortlessly between the driving guitars and thunderously heavy drums, seemingly pursued through storm rent skies by the harsh vocal accompaniment. It is with ‘Rebirth’ that you really get a sense of just what an individual entity Meteora have become. The first single drawn from In this Silence, ‘Free’, is perhaps the heartbeat of this new collection. There’s an immediacy in its call for resistance, perfectly executed tension and release as it builds to a great keyboard solo and the main vocal melody is like an outstretched hand offering union and companionship in a world of division. This is the song that will draw new listeners into the shadowed depths and hidden tides of Meteora’s complex and rewarding sound. In this Silence concludes with ‘Ghosts’; Atilla’s keyboards and Noémi’s voice combining to create something magical - the calm after the storm. A superb guitar solo lifts this contemplative piece to another level and it provides the perfect, introspective conclusion to this first part in what will be a trilogy of EPs.
The different facets of Meteora’s sound have been allowed the space to shine by the careful mixing of Nino Helfrich (Thrash Cult, Traces Of A Life etc) and Dmitry Kim (Khors, Arhat etc), with the mastering sheen being applied by Joel Wanasek (Machine Head, Carnation, Dååth etc) and Helfrich. The final touches of magic – the album and single artwork and the excellent video that accompanies ‘Free’ – were delivered by Dronicon Films (Swallow The Sun, Katatonia, October Tide etc). ‘Free’ is out now – look for the full splendour of In this Silence on August 8th from H-Music!
Line-up:
Noémi Holló – vocals
Máté Fülöp – bass, growls
Gábor Kása – drums
Dániel Baranya – guitars
Dániel Schreiber – guitars
Atilla Király – keys, vocals
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MOONSORROW: New hardback explores
one of the most respected and influential pagan metal bands . “HOME OF THE WAVES: CONVERSATIONS WITH MOONSORROW” by Grilo do Demo is an unparalleled and candid look at the Finnish pagan black metal band
Features exclusive, in-depth interviews with all band members, including a rare interview with Markus Eurén
To be released on 30th September via Cult Never Dies in a 388-page hardback with 20-page colour photo gallery and 150 images, most never before seen
Pre-orders available now!
Revered metal publishing house Cult Never Dies will release a brand new book about the Finnish black metal band Moonsorrow on 30 September 2025. Entitled “Home of the Waves: Conversations with Moonsorrow” and written by devoted Moonsorrow fanatic Grilo do Demo (the person behind the Unofficial Moonsorrow Biography, the Epic Heathen Podcast, and the Verisivut Moonsorrow Fanzine), this exhaustive hardback offers an unparalleled and candid look at one of the most respected and influential pagan metal bands.
The book covers the band's history, from the founders' childhood through their early demo period, gradual line-up additions, increasing touring activity, and their extensive discography. It is built around exclusive and in-depth interviews with all band members: Ville Sorvali, Henri Sorvali, Marko Tarvonen, Mitja Harvilahti, Janne Perttilä, and what is believed to be the only interview with Markus Eurén. The book explores Moonsorrow’s history, lyrical and visual themes, composition process, ideological background, technical details, and much more.
“Home of the Waves: Conversations with Moonsorrow” is the culmination of a two-week immersive project where author Grilo do Demo and visual storyteller Leo Aragón, along with a dedicated team, interviewed the band daily, multiple times a day, across Finland. Originally intended for a documentary, this book utilises all 13 days of filmed interviews, providing behind-the-scenes narrations of the project's execution, the team's collaboration with Moonsorrow, and the significance of the locations visited.
The book’s author Grilo do Demo said: "I'm tremendously excited to finally see this material become public. The documentary will surely be amazing, but that will be, what? 2 hours long? Well, that's why this book has a huge value on its own – we have 20+ hours of interview footage, and ALL of it is contained here, carefully transcribed from the first to the last word. This book offers a new look into how Moonsorrow's music is created, from the initial concept to the final mastering, and even how colour codes are involved in their composition! You'll discover how the band formed, the founders’ other early projects, and pivotal moments like the shift from Kivenkantaja to Verisäkeet. There are so many stories, from the tragicomedy behind the Kivenkantaja runestone to why they almost became a grindcore band (or at least they claimed so) – and even a glimpse into Mitja's outdoor adventures. I can't wait for it to be available for all Moonsorrow fans out there after all these years. Preorder it now, September is around the corner!"
Dayal Patterson, Cult Never Dies founder and longtime music journalist, said: "Moonsorrow are an exceptional band, and in many ways a unique and influential one, so we are more than proud to be releasing such an in-depth book about this Finnish institution. The author has done a great job of telling the band’s story, and the musicians featured are notably candid at times during the interviews."
“Home of the Waves: Conversations with Moonsorrow” is a substantial 388-page hardback, featuring a 24-page colour photo gallery and a total of 150 images, most of which have never been seen before.
Pre-orders for the book are available now via:
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Heavy rock all-stars ALPHA DESTROYER - featuring Martin Sweet (Crashdïet), Kelly LeMieux (Buckcherry), and Eric Sexton-Dorsett (Sleepless) - have shared the offical music video for "Straight into the Grind," the second single off their upcoming debut album, FAST LANE.
The album's opening and aptly-named track, "STRAIGHT INTO THE GRIND," gives fans another offering of ALPHA DESTROYER's punk-tinged anthemic rock.
Watch the video for "Straight into the Grind" at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AzvNnyFTdyM
Fast Lane is due out this fall on Necromantic Press Records. Physical copies of Fast Lane, including limited-edition red splatter and standard black vinyl, will begin shipping on September 15. The album will be available on all streaming platforms on October 31. Pre-orders are available at https://necromanticpress.com/products/alpha-destroyer-fast-lane-vinyl-lp-limited-edition
Tracklisting:1 - Straight into the Grind
2 - Masterplan
3 - Dirt in the Ground
4 - Lobotomized
5 - Transmission
6 - Fast Lane
7 - Sweet Dreams From Oblivion
8 - Manic Messiah
9 - Conspiracy
10 - The Prophet
Watch the video for the album's first single "Fast Lane" at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ix7PQIZ0i1o
“This Isn’t a Band. It’s a Warning.”
Alpha Destroyer was born in 2022, shortly after trad/thrash metal band Sleepless released its debut LP. Looking for a new creative outlet, Sleepless guitarist Eric Sexton-Dorsett began writing a series of dissonant, groove-heavy tracks—something that channeled the high-powered spirit of bands like Def Leppard while drawing on the chaos of Voivod and Morbid Angel.
After tracking initial guitar parts, Eric brought in drummer Ryan McPhaill to lay down drum tracks. The results exceeded expectations—every take locked in with the raw energy and precision the project demanded.
With a solid foundation in place, Eric filed the songs under the name Alpha Destroyer and started mapping out the next phase.
Soon after, on the Monsters of Rock Cruise, Eric met bassist Kelly LeMieux (Goldfinger, Buckcherry) through mutual friend Kevin Hahn—vocalist/lead guitarist for Sleepless and now a guitarist for Alpha Destroyer. Late-night conversations on the cruise led to a strong creative connection. Back in Portland, Kelly heard the early tracks and immediately added his signature, larger-than-life basslines. The songs—now three deep—began to take shape.
In 2024, another key moment happened on the same cruise. Eric met Martin Sweet (Crashdïet), a longtime influence. After staying in touch, Eric sent him the developing tracks—initially just to contribute guitar—but Martin offered something more: vocals. His performance on the first completed track, “Straight into the Grind,” helped define the band’s sound and opened the door to a deeper collaboration. What was meant to be a four-song EP quickly expanded as the ideas flowed naturally.
The result is Fast Lane—a 10-track debut album that rides the line between doom-laced introspection and high-octane rock. The title track and first single, “Fast Lane,” kicks things off with a punk-edged urgency and Martin’s heavy yet melodic take on personal struggle.
With new music already in the works and plans for live dates in 2026, Alpha Destroyer is just getting started.
THE STORM IS BUILDING. ALPHA DESTROYER IS COMING.
ALPHA DESTROYER is:
Eric Sexton-Dorsett
Martin Sweet
Kelly Lemieux
Ryan McPhaill
Kevin Hahn
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PERISHING – “MALICIOUS ACROPOLIS UNVEILED”
Genre: Death/Doom metalFor fans of: Disembowelment, Rippikoulu, Mortiferum, Winter, Thergothon, Inverloch
Following a sensational demo in "Lutum", Costa Rican death/doom metal band Perishing boasting members of Astriferous, Mortual, Necroferum, etc. in their lineup, have returned with their much awaited debut full length. It's an extension of their style of playing slow, torturous, dread-filled death/doom metal where every note carries weight and with it deathly implications. A fetid stench pervades the entire proceedings, which is overpowering when combined with the sickly tunes and vocals lingering in the air as if emanating from beyond the grave. The entire experience is morose, sickening, and yet strangely comforting just because it is done so well. The music transitions beautifully from the ponderous doom trudges to the trotting death metal parts without losing its asphyxiating grip on the listener, and just as smoothly eases back into the slowly churning maelstrom of death. Maintaining a suitably organic sound and being selective with their tunes to create the best impression, Perishing have created an album that fans of this kind of punishing, slow death/doom metal music will find impossible to resist.
Line up
JM Arrea (Astriferous, ex-Bloodsoaked Necrovoid) - Drums
José Pablo Phillips (Astriferous, Candarian) - Bass
Justin Sánchez (Mortual, Necroferum) - Guitars
J. Antonio Salas – Vocals
Artwork by Belial NecroArts (Undersave, Hierarchies)
Track listing
1. Autolysis (I. Imago Fluidus Macula)
2. Autolysis (II. Fatum Cursed by Nature)
3. Castle of the Leached Body 08:57
4. Las Ruinas del Palacio
5. Osedax (Devoured by the Cavernous Worm) 09:21
6. Acropolis of Malignancy
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That's all for now! Thanks a lot for your support everyone!Kunal Choksi (label owner) Transcending Obscurity
PRIMITIVE
RAW BLACK METAL APOCALYPTIC CHAOS...The filthy MURDER RECORDS
and the rotten SOUTHERN SOUNDCLASH RECORDS join forces once again
to cruelly torment you with unholy noises extracted from the occult tombs in
the graveyard to begin the ritual that invokes the hellish storms of chaos.Hessian is a horde originating from the primitive cemeteries of Atlanta in the United States and which presents us with two funeral rituals with deadly rotten remains duly unearthed from the deep graves, where the abominable torments of cadaveric agony echo in our perverted subconscious with Extreme Black Noise.
HESSIAN Line-Up
Laremy Wade: Guitars, Composition, Effects, Production....
Nyvrosk: Drums
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Gomold is an unholy horde originating from the bowels of the ZBMK in Hungary and presenting us with the nefariousness of the black plague, here announced with the spreading the harmful odors, where the wind of death mercilessly annihilates this horrendous humanity with Hellish Black Metal nightmares.
The blasphemous altar of the occult arts is now duly prepared to present the apocalyptic ritual, where the coffins of Hessian and Gomold are open to receive the putrid remains of your insignificant existence, and which will be devoured by starving rats in this ritual of human misery, where the rotten, deadly remains prevail with eternal hate...
GOMOLD Credits:
Studio, Recording, Mixing: Tas Bálint Pataki, Attila Pap
Made in the Zvgloian Cave.
Gomold belongs to the ZBMK.
Special Thanks:
Dániel “Schleki” Schlekman
Dávid Deák
Attila Csihar
Laremy Wade
András Ládi
Gergely Laky
GOMOLD Line-up:
Crotalos: Guitar, Vocals
Lucius: Drums
Big Chris: Bass, Vocals (backing)
https://gomold.bandcamp.com/
HESSIAN / GOMOLD - "BLASPHEMOUS RITUAL IN THE UNHOLY UNDERWORLD..."
Split Cassette Limited to 50 copies, hand numbered
Tracklist:
HESSIAN Side
01 - Ritual 1
02 - Ritual 2
GOMOLD Side
01 - A Hala´l Szele
02 - A Fekete Ko´r
Release date 12th september 2025
Official distribution in the European Division by Hellstore Europe and in the North American Division by Southern Soundclash Records & Guts And Blood Records
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Label: Comatose MusicRelease date: october 10th 2025
Genre: Technical Brutal Death Metal
For fans of: Cryptopsy | Suffocation | Deeds Of Flesh | Immolation | Morbid Angel
All things have failed. The very essence of existence is mutating, collapsing about us. No structure remains and as society falls into ruin our bodies collapse in symbiotic unity. Flesh slips from bone, blood and bile pool and coagulate, what was inside becomes outside. Maggots erupt from the vast sea of slowly liquidating humanity, consuming and thriving on the ruined remains of our dominance…a sordid ending in putridity for all dreams and ambitions, both noble and depraved alike.
After four years and three EPs, it is finally time for the full length debut album from Vulnificus to be unleashed, for the true extent of their power and pestilential sickness to be revealed. Continuing the band’s pathological obsession with the letter ‘I’, this mass of savagery and madness has been branded with the title of Inclination and it’s a trip to the outer limits of brutal death metal’s most disturbed and distorted regions. From the beginning of first track, ‘Bacterial Backlash’, there is a sense that something is very wrong with this album; the atmosphere is unsettling and the prominent bass reaches through the riffs and drills into your consciousness. The tension seems to continually build, like a vice tightening around your head – and there’s no release, even when the song collapses into an eerie finish. Three tracks will be familiar to fans who have tasted the bitter ichor of the Inextricable EP – the maniacal blasting monster that is ‘The Internecine Incarnation’ in both its forms, with and without vocals and the warped waltz that is ‘Intrinsic Inclination’. All three more than merit their inclusion on Inclination, adding immeasurably to its dark, dangerous lunacy. Elsewhere the thick, tumbling riffs of ‘Inexplicably Beguiled’ cascade like rot and effluence over jagged drum patterns and the utterly eviscerating voice of Eston Browne, while ‘Excursus Vulnificus’ revels in aggressive sickness, fevered guitar solos wailing as the song grinds to a finale of nausea and despair. There is no haven to be found within the asylum walls of Inclination, only trauma, confusion and oppressive, claustrophobic terror.
Mixed and mastered by Scot Moriarty at Backroom Studios (Sunrot, Mass Extinction, Slabdragger) for maximum nerve shredding effect and wrapped in the grotesque shroud of Ricky ‘Pileworm’ Pile’s (Impalement, Stabbing etc) artwork, Inclination will be unchained by Comatose Music on October 10th. Remorseless and relentless, the plague that is Vulnificus will consume you.
Line-up:
E. Browne - Vocals
M. Jones - Bass
J. Parker - Guitar
E. Daniele - Drums/Guitar
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"TEARS
PAINTED SKY" is
the title of the new CULTUS SANGUINE album, which will
see the faint light of night in the spring of 2026 via My Kingdom Music.The successor to "Dust Once Alive" has taken shape; the recordings for "Tears Painted Sky," the fourth album from CULTUS SANGUINE, will begin in December and will give life to an album characterized even more by the dark and melancholic atmospheres typical of its predecessor, but with a more intense and macabre musical imprint, confirming the band's unmistakable sound.
Joe, frontman and longtime member of the band, tells us about it: "A series of dark poems to sing the pain of life: this is "Tears Painted Sky"! It's more than an album, it's a descent, a slow and inexorable journey into the depths of the soul, where light is only a memory and pain takes shape. Its songs branch out like twisted nerves, along the narrow, damp alleys of the certainty of the end. Every note is a wound, every word a confession. There is no hope, no catharsis, only the decadent elegance of the inner sunset".
With "Tears Painted Sky," CULTUS SANGUINE pushes the already fragile boundaries of their poetics, exploring painful territories and abandoning themselves completely to the aesthetics of the end. A work that doesn't console, but accompanies those who know how to listen into the blackest heart of their own solitude.
The cult is alive!
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NEWS 2.8.2025
AORTA Newsletter 24.07.2025 : HROSSHARSGRANI CD
TALVISOTA: WINTERKRIEG
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ASARU "RAISE THE FLAME"
Bereits 1995 gründete Frank Nordmann ASARU – eine der ersten Black-Metal-Bands Südhessens und damit eine der langlebigsten Formationen des Genres in Deutschland. Seit jeher steht der Name ASARU für kompromisslosen Black Metal, der tief in den norwegischen Wurzeln verwurzelt ist, dabei jedoch stets eine eigene, charakterstarke Handschrift bewahrt hat.
Von Anfang an verfolgten ASARU das Ziel, ihre ganz persönliche Vision des Black Metal zu verwirklichen – fernab von gängigen Szenekonventionen und ohne den Drang, Erwartungen zu erfüllen, außer den eigenen. Das Ergebnis ist ein vielschichtiges, durchweg eigenständiges Werk, das seit Jahrzehnten den deutschen Black Metal mitprägt: mal episch, mal thrashig, immer ideenreich, aber nie verspielt – und vor allem eines: absolut authentisch.
In ihrer fast 30-jährigen Geschichte erlebte die Band zahlreiche Besetzungswechsel. Die konstante treibende Kraft blieb jedoch Frank Nordmann, der ASARU mit unerschütterlicher Leidenschaft durch die Jahre führte und dem eisigen Geist des Black Metal stets treu blieb.
Nach zwei Demos, einer Mini-CD und dem gefeierten zweiten Longplayer From the Chasm of Oblivion (2012) meldet sich ASARU nun nach über einem Jahrzehnt eindrucksvoll zurück – mit neuem Songmaterial und einem klaren künstlerischen Konzept.
Der erste Vorbote des kommenden Albums V.O.I.D. ist die Single „Raise the Flame“ – ein wuchtiger Track über das Element Feuer, das sowohl Leben spendet als auch zerstört. Im dazugehörigen Videoclip entfaltet sich bereits die thematische Tiefe des Albums, das sich mit den vier Elementen ebenso auseinandersetzt wie mit den ewigen Gegenspielern: Menschlichkeit, Religion, Krieg und Untergang.
Das neue Album V.O.I.D. erscheint 2025 über Schwarzdorn Production – digital, als edle Digi-CD sowie in einer streng limitierten Vinyl-Auflage.
ASARU sind zurück – stärker, düsterer und intensiver denn je.
Line-Up:
Frank Nordmann: Vocals/Guitars
Petter Myrvold: Bass/Vocals
Seb Wilkins: Drums/Vocals
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Die
Essener Thrasher DARKNESS bringen zum 40. Geburtstag ein
einzigartiges Album auf dem Markt.
Die 12 Songs wurden in den letzten Monaten beim Stammproduzenten Corny Rambadt eingehämmert und werden über Massacre Records veröffentlicht.
Dazu können die Fans noch als Bonus eine großartige Überraschung erwarten.
Das Album wird am 26.09.2025, pünktlich zu den Geburtstagsfeiern der Band in Emden und in der Zeche Carl Essen, in den Läden stehen.
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ROTTING
DEMISE – “THE UNHOLY VEIL OF SILENCE”
Nach unserem Debüt My Whole Wrath (2023) beschreiten wir mit The Unholy Veil of Silence einen konsequenteren Weg: zwischen orchestraler Wucht, zerstörerischem Blackened Death Metal und einer Atmosphäre, die das Ende heraufbeschwört.
Fans von Septicflesh, Dimmu Borgir oder Behemoth werden Anknüpfungspunkte finden – doch unser neues Werk bringt erzählerische Tiefe und eine eigene Handschrift mit.
Die Veröffentlichung feiern wir mit einer exklusiven Release-Show am 4. Oktober 2025 im Turock in Essen.
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From
the frontlines of melodic death metal, EVOCATUS return
with their blistering new single, “TO LIVE BY THE SWORD,” featuring
Maude Théberge of Sanguine Glacialis — the latest offering from their
forthcoming full-length album INEVITABLE DEATH, set for
release on August 29, 2025 via Wormholedeath — a thunderous concept
record drenched in fate, warfare, and mortality.
Unrelenting from the very first strike, “To Live by the Sword” dives into the psyche of a warrior king — torn between conquest and guilt, forsaking kin in the name of empire, and ultimately seeking absolution on the battlefield. With razor-edged riffing, dual guitar solos, and a narrative arc that blends glory and grief, this track is a towering monument to the eternal cycle of violence and redemption.
The single is an explosive highlight from Evocatus’s most ambitious release to date — Inevitable Death — a concept album where myth meets metal, channeling the spirit of ancient warfare through modern sonic brutality.
Stream “To Live by the Sword” now: https://orcd.co/tlbts
Pre-save "Inevitable Death" Album: https://orcd.co/inevitabledeath
www.youtube.com/@evocatusbandofficial
Experience the "Koniugacja" video, a collaboration between
the band and Bang Your Head Live Photography: https://youtu.be/lTOj7hx35KQ?si=DUN13L4kDVx0kXsC
Listen to the track on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/4FuLoKWRiAzOuw7YPnWlHf?si=1305b213f59d4d5b
"Koniugacja" features a poem by Halina Poświatowska – a poet often associated with the so-called accursed poets. The track also includes session drums by Anti-Christian (Doedsvangr, Beaten to Death, ex-Tsjuder).
Narrenwind offered some insight into the track: "I will pass away, you will pass away. He will pass away, she will pass away. Let us pass away! Together with the accursed poets, the spirits of long-gone shadows, we are strolling among the ruins".
No Clean Singing lauded "Koniugacja" upon its premiere, noting:
"The vocals alone make a striking impact, but everything happening around the words is at least equally electrifying, in different ways. The drumming gallops and rumbles, spiked with exhilarating fills. The bass-lines feverishly throb. And the guitars rapidly skitter and burst, brazenly soar like glorious fire, and swirl like gleaming whirlpools". The webzine further praised the track's infectious nature and galvanising effects, stating, "whatever you call it, it’s damned good".
The band described "Gorzkie Plony" as "a return to the spirit of our inaugural work". The album was mixed and mastered by Haldor Grunberg at Satanic Audio. Further details regarding the album release and pre-order info will be announced soon.
https://www.pagan-records.com
https://www.facebook.com/paganrecords
https://www.facebook.com/narrenwind
DISFIGURED HUMAN MIND / POTIER - "NIHILISTIC NOISE HANGED IN AGONY WITH MISANTHROPIC MINIMALISM / HYPER CARGO"
Split Cassette Limited to 50 copies
Improvised Anticultural Filthy and Inhuman Noise
Tracklist:
Side Abnormal
DISFIGURED HUMAN MIND
01 - Nihilistic Noise Hanged In Agony With Misanthropic Minimalism
Side Brutalized
POTIER
02 - Hyper Cargo
Art used in the cover drawed by Potier.
Layouts made by Leo Mora & Danihell Slaughter.
Promotional Videos made by Danihell Slaughter.
Release date July 31th 2025
Official Distribution by Hellstore Europe
MURDER RECORDS and SOUTHERN SOUNDCLASH Records are honored to announce the Split that Disfigured Human Mind and Potier are preparing to annihilate you without complexes, much less commitments to please everyone or nobody. What can we expect from two projects that do not fit in or identify with anything or anyone? The answer is simple: nothing, just an absolute lack of commitment to anything that we can call music or art. Here you will only find Anti Music and pure Destructive Chaos, because in reality your worst nightmare has not even begun yet.
Disfigured Human Mind presents a Noise Session specially recorded for this perverse split and which aims to cause serious psychological traumas where schizophrenic delusions will transport us to a filthy underworld where insanity has no limits nor follows rules.
Cadaver Panafernalicus invited his impure brother Laremy Wade from HTKY (How To Kick Yourself), to the recordings of this Noise Session where both extracted from their retarded minds the nefarious noises that will make you say: what a fuck, this is really unpleasant and terrible, what a waste of time listening to this shit. If that is what you feel the objective was achieved. Disfigured Human Mind intends to become increasingly chaotic and despicable so do not expect pleasant things or sympathy here, the noisy discomfort will be complete and musical hate continues absolute.
Potier is an extremely weird musician, poet and composer from the French anti-artistic underworld, where his origins prevail faithfully with a total lack of commitment to fitting into any specific style, here all what you see is primitive and genuin, inspired in his inhuman subconscious cruelity.
His uncontrollable personality with radical independence are the best way to describe what you will find in the extreme Noise Session that Potier presents us in this split and where we can be excommunicated by his surrealist unconscious mind where noise is perpetually exposed in revolt with pure hate and artistic filthyness.
This Split is a form of protest that manifests itself against all those who need to fit into pathetic herds that only serve to brainwash you, whether politically or religiously. Think for yourself, that's why you were born with a brain, so use it...
FUCK OFF ALL YOUR POLITIC AND RELIGION IDEOLOGIES AND FUCK YOU TOO...
The infamous Nihilistic Noises was recorded in the Netherlands and United States in June 2025.
Psychopathic delusions and social torments were extracted from the sewers of humanity in June 2025.
Noise produced at Junkie Noise Studios in the Netherlands in June 2025.
Noise mastered at Mortifying Noise Studios in the United States in June 2025.
Laremy Wade was the special guest for this Nihilistic Noise Session.
This noise session was recorded exclusively for the split with POTIER from France.
IMPROVISED NECRO NOISE VIOLENT GRINDCORE
DISFIGURED HUMAN MIND Line-Up:
Cadaver Panafernalicus (Bass & Agony Vokills)
Laremy Wade (Guitar & Delirious Vomits)
https://disfiguredhumanmind.bandcamp.com/
Hyper CARGO is a sort of chaotic Octopus with in her flesh million bribes of hard bop epileptic raw improvisations, this piece of musique crue is an hymn of a Filthy God, a Filthy God who destroy the shit merchandising culture, music IS the healing force if the universe, art is war, culture is a cunt.
POTIER Line-Up:
Michael Potier (Anti Artiste & Musique Brute Chaos)
info@murder-records.eu
www.murder-records.eu
The video was premiered via Terra Relicta and can be watched here: https://terrarelicta.com/publications/news/autumn-tears-premieres-profound-new-single-video-the-knell-of-my-birth-hymn
The lyrics of “The Knell of my Birth Hymn” cover profound themes, with lines such as "There is no stillness beneath the sun / And I feel brave to have touched the sky" and "My blood trickles upon a golden rose / Its petals hold fast against angry winds”. The track evokes a sense of both the ephemeral nature of existence and a quiet strength, culminating in imagery like “Serene and majestic is my garden grave”.
The release of “The Knell of My Birth Hymn” is the second video from the upcoming album following the release of “The Light That Shapes Us”. The new album is set to be released on 22 September via The Circle Music and is a continuation of the concept started with their 2023 album, “Guardian of the Pale”.
“Crown of the Clairvoyant” features a fully orchestrated classical ensemble and full choir. The album includes contributions from original Autumn Tears composer, pianist, and lyricist Ted Tringo, classical and opera duet Caroline Joy Clarke and Darren Clarke (Trovatori), singer-songwriter Tamar Singer (Zeresh, Cruel Wonders, Necromishka), and violinist and violist Sanja Smileska. The album also features a guest appearance by Francesca Nicoli from the Italian neoclassical band Ataraxia.
The album will be available as a digital download, a limited CD jewel case package with a CD-exclusive bonus track, and a limited vinyl package which includes a 12-page illustrated lyric book and a vinyl-exclusive bonus track.
Pre-order album: https://thecirclemusic.gr/product-category/the-circle-releases/?filter_artist-name=autumn-tears
Ted Tringo of Autumn Tears commented on the upcoming release: "This album represents a significant undertaking for us, expanding on themes from our previous work with a broader musical palette. We are grateful for the contributions of all the musicians and vocalists involved, and we look forward to sharing 'Crown of the Clairvoyant' with our listeners."
Tracklist:
LP SIDE A:
1. Silhouettes at Sunset
2. Lunar Coronation
3. Ancestral Premonition (feat. Francesca Nicoli)
4. Ghosts and Empaths
5. The Knell of my Birth-hymn (feat. Francesca Nicoli)
LP SIDE B:
6. Bloodline Offering
7. Martyrdom - Catharsis (Where Gods Go to Die)
8. The Light That Shapes Us
9. Crown of the Clairvoyant
10. Orphan Monarchy (LP Bonus Track)
CD Tracklist:
1. Silhouettes at Sunset
2. Lunar Coronation
3. Ancestral Premonition (feat. Francesca Nicoli)
4. Ghosts and Empaths
5. The Knell of my Birth-hymn (feat. Francesca Nicoli)
6. Bloodline Offering
7. Martyrdom - Catharsis (Where Gods Go to Die)
8. The Light That Shapes Us
9. Crown of the Clairvoyant
10. Leaving From Where We Once Belonged (CD Bonus)
https://thecirclemusic.gr/
https://www.facebook.com/The-Circle-Music-109161897443413/
https://www.facebook.com/TheTrueAutumnTears/
The critical response to the band's previous album, Woe, was nothing short of phenomenal! Black Metal Daily called it "An absolutely fucking herculean masterstroke" (10/10), while Metal-Only minced no words in dubbing it a "Masterpiece" (10/10). As such, the anticipation for the epic follow-up, THE SLEEPING CITY, has been sky high!
The Sleeping City, AN ABSTRACT ILLUSION’s third full-length album, utilizes their unique blend of progressive death metal and black metal with arpeggiating synths, wistful drones and vast soundscapes, harkening back to the era of 80’s sci-fi soundtracks. Being the band’s most atmospheric and heavy work to date, the album explores the depths of the human psyche and suffering. A decrepit yet monumental landmark, the sleeping city awaits ahead. Will you enter?
The
band comments on the forthcoming album:
“When we compose an album we don't want it to just be a collection of random songs, we want a holistic theme coursing through the album's veins. When writing The Sleeping City we wanted to explore what the soundtrack to a dystopian sci-fi film, such as Blade Runner or Terminator, would sound like if it were written by a death metal band.
For The Sleeping City, we took inspiration from acts such as Depeche Mode, My Bloody Valentine, Kite, Ólafur Arnalds and Boards of Canada, pushing us to expand and refine our sound palette. Going from the long-song format of Woe, it was a fun challenge to once again write self-contained songs with a clear beginning and end.
During the creation of this album we worked with a great team of collaborators. Produced by the band’s own Karl Westerlund, The Sleeping City was once again mixed and mastered by Robin Leijon. Drums were recorded and produced by Jakob Herrmann (Devin Townsend, Evergrey, VOLA, Vildhjärta) at the legendary Top Floor Studios in Gothenburg, who has captured some of our all-time favorite drum tones. The gorgeous artwork, a homage to early black metal's painted artworks, was done by Alex Eckman-Lawn (Horrendous, Afterbirth, Woe, Nero Di Marte). We also worked with amazing musicians who provided us with beautiful strings and vocals.
With The Sleeping City we truly feel we’ve elevated our craft beyond anything we’ve done before and can’t wait for its release. Thank you all for your continued support!”
The official video for the album's first single, "No Dreams Beyond Empty Horizons," has been premiered on the Willowtip YouTube Channel. The song will be available everywhere on August 1. Album pre-orders will be available on the same day.
Listen/watch now at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1PrBbic7iWM
Willowtip will release The Sleeping City on October 17. The album will be available on CD, Limited Longbox CD, 2xLP vinyl, and digital formats.
Track Listing:
1. Blackmurmur
2. No Dreams Beyond Empty Horizons
3. Like A Geyser Ever Erupting
4. Frost Flower
5. Emmett
6. Silverfields
7. The Sleeping City
Line-up:
Christian Berglönn - Lead Vocals
Robert Stenvall - Keyboards, Vocals
Karl Westerlund - Guitars, Bass
Isak Nilsson - Drums, Background Vocals
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"DUSKETHA" is GOAD'S new album, a twilight journey composed by the soul of the band, Maurilio Rossi, once again inspired by the great voices of Anglo-American poetry: Keats, Poe, Lovecraft, Masters, Graham.
The album will be released on October 10th as a double CD and digital format by My Kingdom Music, and today we unveil the cover of the album, an original artwork by Maurilio Rossi himself.
"Dusketha" will feature 18 tracks for nearly two hours of pure art, constantly balancing dream, magic, poetry, and unique melodies. It's music that blends live recordings with classical studio productions, performed with electric and acoustic instruments, all transferred to analog tape and re-digitized to restore warmth and depth to the sound, thanks to the masterful Max Cirone's work.
"Dusketha" is the voice of shadows that think, the breath of lost poems, every note a fragment of eternity, and the analog tape preserves its magic.
After over 50 years of career, GOAD continue to surprise us, and they do so in the most sublime way possible.
GOAD, the history of Italian Prog!
Tracklist:
Disc 1
1. Yes It Was Love (Message From A Cathedral)
2. One Of These Days (Is There Still Day)
3. Alone Man In Empty Room
4. Poor Skull (Reverend Brothers)
5. Daisy' Rock
6. To An After Time My Harmonies
7. And Still We'll Dance Into The Light Of Heaven
8. My Feet In The Breaking Wave Sundown
9. Give It Not A Tear
Disc 2
1. Stop And Consider Life Is But A Day
2. While I Kiss To The Melody (Night Sleepy Eyes)
3. Hush My Love (Lullaby For A Woman)
4. The Speed Of My Nightmares
5. Let Out Song
6. Finally Remembering I'm Dead
7. Garden With Spectral Gleams
8. Foxsteps On My Nylon Guitar
9. The Woodkeeper, A Collar Of Red (bonus track)
"Dusketha" is available in PRE-ORDER at: https://t.ly/BkVeb
This is what Maurilio wanted to tell us about the journey that led to the birth of this new creation:
"Dusketha" for me represents a sort of sonorous ritual between poetry and shadow, the sound of an inner twilight, where poetry merges with unconventional harmonies and sometimes visionary arrangements.
The primordial idea for this album is the product of a journey that began in 1993... With it, I tried to give a sound to the original texts of John Keats, Edgar Lee Masters, H.P. Lovecraft, E.A. Poe, Jorie Graham, and others, and to do so, I searched for a warm, vibrant sound. After various experiments, aided by Max Cirone and his vast experience, we came to the conclusion that we needed to return to the use of "old" instruments and production methods, such as the Maxell UD 25-120 magnetic tape and the Akai GX4000D recorder, as well as the use of "tape bounce" to give the whole thing a "vintage" aesthetic. I must admit that the result was surprising, and I'm convinced that whoever listens to it will be transported into a deep and immersive experience like rarely happens."
https://linktr.ee/mykingdommusic
https://www.facebook.com/MaurilioRossiGoad
Australian
death metal titans MONOLIYTH return with “HE WHO
KILLS”, a savage slab of heavy and raw brutality. This is death metal
stripped to the bone — no gimmicks, no polish, just pure violent intent.
This is a rage anthem for the utterly broken — no redemption, no remorse, just violent catharsis. Whether seen as a story of vengeance, a dive into madness, or a metaphor for inner demons, "He Who Kills" delivers unapologetic extremity, both lyrically and thematically.
Stream "He Who Kills" now: https://orcd.co/hwksingle
The single is a track taken from Monoliyth’s upcoming full-length album, also titled “He Who Kills”, set for release on August 22, 2025.
Pre-save the album here: https://orcd.co/hwkalbum
Formed in 1998 in Melbourne by guitarist Mick Barr, Monoliyth has carved a path from classic thrash into a focused force of brutal death metal. Known for their unrelenting live shows and uncompromising intensity, the band fuses old-school grit with technical precision — a signature that continues to evolve with each release.
Monoliyth:
Andrew Parkinson – Vocalist
Mick Barr – Rhythm / Lead Guitars
Zakk Barr – Rhythm / Lead Guitars
Jake Mackin – Bass
Tim Wright – Drums
www.facebook.com/Monoliyth
With the release of their new album on the horizon, CASTRATOR has launched a stream of "FRAGMENTS OF DEFIANCE," the second single off of CORONATION OF THE GROTESQUE.
Stream the song now at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h81Pg0fpEaI
Three years after their crushing debut Defiled in Oblivion, CASTRATOR returns with Coronation of the Grotesque, an album that not only exceeds all expectations but leaves them shattered in its wake, firmly cementing the band among the North American death metal elite.
Lyrically, Coronation of the Grotesque explores a range of historical and societal themes that reflect on injustice, victimization, and human suffering. Among the topics confronted are the tragic killing of Mahsa Amini, the ancient Sumerian practice of eunuchization, and seething condemnation of predator Naasón Joaquín García. Clarissa Badini’s exceptional vocals elevate the lyrics, delivering a powerful and precise expression of the album's themes.
Dark Descent Records will release Coronation of the Grotesque August 15 on CD, vinyl, cassette, and digital formats.
Pre-orders are now live at: www.darkdescentrecords.com/shop
Watch the official music video for the album's first single, "Covenant of Deciept," (filmed by Immolation's Bob Vigna) at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dfih-aAsgVs
In December, the band will join the likes of Acid Bath, Blood Incantation, and more at the Decibel Magazine Metal and Beer Fest. The fest runs December 5 - 6 at the Fillmore Auditorium in Denver, CO, with the pre-fest set for December 4 at Ratio Beerworks. CASTRATOR will perform on December 5.
Coronation of the Grotesque was recorded across multiple studios with key figures in the US death metal scene. Bass recording was engineered by John Tardy (Obituary) at Redneck Studios, guitars and vocals by Jordan Milner at Obsidian Audio, additional guitars by Taylor Nordberg (Deicide) at Smoke and Mirrors Productions, and drums by Noah Buchanan (Nunslaughter) at Mercinary Studios, where Buchanan also handled mixing and mastering. Cover art by John Zig.
Touring with the likes of Immolation, Exhumed, and Cattle Decapitation has cemented CASTRATOR’s reputation as a commanding live force, and concert announcements in support of Coronation of the Grotesque are imminent.
Watch this space… and brace yourself for a relentless death metal onslaught!
Track
listing:
1. Fragments of Defiance
2. I Am Eunuch
3. Covenant of Deceit
4. Mortem Opeterie
5. Remnants of Chaos
6. Deviant Miscreant
7. Psalm of Beguiled
8. Blood Bind's Curse
9. Discordant Rumination
10. Metal Command
CASTRATOR is:
Robin Mazen - Bass
Carolina Perez - Drums
Clarissa Badini - Vocals
Sara Loerlein - Guitars
www.darkdescentrecords.com
https://www.facebook.com/CastratorBand
HORROR PAIN GORE DEATH PRODUCTIONS are set to unleash the new release from Philadelphia's disgusting Death Metal devastators CAESAREAN. WRETCHED DECREPITUDE is up now for pre-order and will be released September 12th on CD and Digital formats, along with merch.
Horror Pain Gore Death Productions proudly welcomes Caesarean to the roster with their debut EP Wretched Decrepitude! Formed in Philadelphia in 2024, Caesarean plays Death Metal with influences ranging from 80's Teutonic Thrash to 90's Deathgrind. Wretched Decrepitude projectile vomits 6 tracks of brutal riffs, technical drums, thunderous bass, and a disgusting tri-vocal attack. Mastering for Wretched Decrepitude handled by Impaled’s Leon Del Muerte.
For
fans of :
Carcass, Kreator, Impaled, Exhumed, Demolition Hammer, Cryptopsy, and Cannibal
Corpse.
Listen to the single "Submerged In Insecticide" at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hqgL2-Xc3gI
Tracklisting:
1. Proteinaceous Infectious Particle
2. Wretched Decrepitude
3. Grotesque Transfiguration
4. Anointed In Black Ichor
5. Perverse Formulary Of Human Fluids
6. Submerged In Insecticide
Pre-order the CD for only $10 at https://shop.horrorpaingoredeath.com/products/caesarean-wretched-decrepitude-cd
Pre-order the Digital Download for only $6.66 at https://hpgd.bandcamp.com/album/wretched-decrepitude
www.horrorpaingoredeath.com
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RUDEA WAKENING RECORDS
HUMANITY ZERO – “CURSED BE THE GIFT OF LIFE”
Genre : Doom/Death Metal from Greece
FFO: Shape of Despair, Evoken, Asunder…
New album "Cursed Be The Gift Of Life" of Greek doom/death metal band Humanity Zero is out on October 15th, 2025!
Funeral doom metal behemoths HUMANITY ZERO are considered one of Greece most obscure and sinister acts today. Formed in 2003 by Dimon's Night as a death metal band, they were best known for their primitive brutality and paradox melodies. After two demos, one EP and three full-length albums HUMANITY ZERO began to create more complex, slow and macabre music. Their fourth album "Withered In Isolation" marked a new death/doom direction. After many line-up changes, Kydoimos of hate-fueled machine MISANTHROPY APOTHEOSIS joined the band as the vocalist and the band decided to continue as a duo consisting of Kydoimos on vocals and Dimon's Night on guitars/bass/drums. In 2018 the band released their fifth album "Proselytism" shocking their fans. Music-wise the music got slower and nightmarish accompanying the truly haunting lyrics. However, their most obscure opus had yet to be recorded...
Seven years after "Proselytism" HUMANITY ZERO emerge one more time from the tartarean kingdom in order to unleash their new spell. Sixth full-length is entitled "Cursed Be The Gift Of Life" and is the most sinister, punishing and heavy material the band ever recorded. Slow, deep and soul-devouring! A descent into the cosmic abyss! Five unearthly psalms to drag the soul into the lower pits of Hades!
Co-release by Satanath Records (Georgia) with Rude Awakening Records (Italy).
SHARDANA – “THE MONARCH “
Genre: Epic Black/Death Metal from Italy
FFO: Primordial, Borknagar, Amon Amarth…
SHARDANA, the blackened death metal band from Sardinia, Italy, has revealed the details of its new album, the first via Rude Awakening Records. The new effort is called The Monarch and it will be released on September 5th as jewel case and digital.
Composed of 9 tracks for almost 38 minutes of musical experience, The Monarch is anticipated by the song Awakening – available as visualizer on the label YouTube channel: https://tinyurl.com/5n8ntaf9
Pre-order the digital album on Bandcamp: https://tinyurl.com/44jz9hzn
The Monarch is not a concept, although there are several songs that share a common theme: the passing of time, and the struggle of humans to avoid their inescapable fate. So you can imagine Time as “The Monarch”, a deaf giant monster that won’t listen to your prayers or insults, just standing still while you’re trying to overcome it, until the bitter end.
The lyrics of the songs “S’Inferru”, “Is Cerbus” and “Rei de Sonnu” are in sardinian. SHARDANA used its native language in order to keep sharing their local culture and keep the Sardinian dialect alive, not only to talk about the past, but also on modern topics and pop culture. The song “Self of Righteous” is inspired by Michael Moorcock’s novels series “The Silver Hand Trilogy”, while “S’Inferru” (“Hell” in Sardinian language) is inspired by the movie of the same name by Daniele Atzeni, about the struggles of the miners of Sulcis Iglesiente in the 20th Century.
SHARDANA has debuted in 2010 with a self-titled EP, followed four years later by the self-released full-length No Cadena, No Presoni, No Spada, No Lei. The latest effort before The Monarch is the full-length Milli Annos (2020, Rafchild Records).
SHARDANA was formed early in 2008 with the intent of creating a metal band with epic and battling sounds, merging Heavy Metal with Black and Viking influences. Historically speaking, Shardana was the name of the Sardinian pirates who sailed the Mediterranean sea in the second millennium BCE. Their history inspires the songwriting of the band to a large degree, and the lyrics are about the glorious courage and legendary pride of those people who contributed so much to increase the influence of Sardinia at the times of pharaoh Ramses or during the Roman Empire.
The Monarch was produced and mixed at Overcore Studio by Lorenzo Mariani. Additional engineering by Daniele Manca. Mastered at Audiosiege Studio by Brad Boatright. Artwork by Gimmy Derka. Graphics by Sebastian Mocci. Photos by Valeria Spiga.
Next shows:
August 23 / Sons Of Rock Metal Fest, Anfiteatro Morres, Sassari (IT) w/SINISTER
September 19-20-21 / Cosmic Void Festival, London (UK) w/THE KOVENANT, NECROPHOBIC, and more
METAL DETEKTOR – “VIOLENCE AND PRIDE”
Genre: Heavy Metal/US Power from Italy
FFO: Jag Panzer, Judas Priest, Accept…
Italian heavy metal stalwarts Metal Detektor proudly announce their signing with Rude Awakening Records, marking a new chapter in their long-standing commitment to heavy, honest, and powerful music.
"Violence and Pride" arrives five years after their last full-length "The Battle of Daytona" and four years after the EP "Maximum Overdrive". While rooted in traditional heavy metal, the new album brings a more reflective tone and a narrative that feels increasingly personal. It was produced at the KK Recording Studio in Italy.
The record delivers eight straightforward tracks built on pure heavy metal, written and arranged with a clear sense of purpose. There’s no studio trickery, no sidesteps, just sharp riffs, heartfelt lyrics, and a rhythm section that hits hard.
Lyrically, the album leans into themes like resistance, sacrifice, and identity. It’s a step forward for the band in terms of emotional depth, yet it holds firmly to the genre’s traditions. The band’s own words sum it up best: “No experiments, no electronics, no acoustic ballads with string quartet. Just heavy metal played as it was done — and should be done.”
https://www.facebook.com/rudeawakeningrecs
Norwegian
melodic death metal powerhouse SUBLIME EYES unleash “EMPEROR’S
MOUNTAIN”, the third single taken from the band’s
forthcoming full-length, IV: THE SERPENT’S COIL, due out
September 5, 2025, via Wormholedeath.
A thunderous descent into legend, "Emperor’s Mountain" sees Norwegian melodic death metal force Sublime Eyes summon the brutal legacy of a ruler forged in fire and blood. With razor-sharp riffs, cinematic intensity, and lyrics steeped in Carpathian myth, the track pays homage to a feared protector and merciless tyrant — a hero to some, a horror to others.
Epic, unrelenting, and drenched in historical vengeance, "Emperor’s Mountain" is both a war cry and a requiem. Sublime Eyes turn history into metal mythology.
Pre-save "IV: The Serpent`s Coil": https://orcd.co/tscalbum
Stream “Emperor’s Mountain”: https://orcd.co/emperorsmountain
www.facebook.com/SublimeEyesBand
The upcoming full-length from Czech progressive deathgrind band !T.O.O.H.!, titled PO OVOCI POZNÁTE JE (BY THEIR FRUITS YOU WILL KNOW THEM), due out on August 29th, 2025 via LAVADOME PRODUCTIONS.
This marks the band's sixth full-length, and it follows their 2020 comeback record Free Speech. The new album brings together the band's signature intensity with expanded harmonic writing, layered compositions, and the return of acoustic drums for the first time since 2005’s Order and Punishment. It’s an ambitious work—dense, satirical, and deeply individual.
Tracklist:
01. Cimi! Cimi! Cimi!
02. Neočkovaní absolventi vysoké školy života (NAVŠŽ)
03. Přestaň se o krásky snažit
04. Tam, kam nikdo nechodí čili Pravda a láska z křoví
05. Fetka Milda a černý dilda
06. Vypátrat Šudka ezozmrda neboli Perzekutor tupých tváří
07. A kdesi černé kladivo
08. Pekařovic Markyta
09. Po ovoci poznáte je (Instrumental)
10. Smrt chtivé bukvice aneb Odporný homofobův sen
Total time 42:52
!T.O.O.H.! return with their sixth full-length, Po ovoci poznáte je (By Their Fruits You Will Know Them), out August 29th, 2025 via Lavadome Productions.
The album marks a new high point in the band’s evolution — not by changing direction, but by refining what’s already unmistakably theirs. It’s a dense, vibrant, and often challenging record, yet it's grounded in strong harmonic writing and deliberate structure. A progression on their own terms.
Layered composition, complex rhythmic interplay, and bold use of synths and melody push the music forward, written with full creative control and vision. And despite its sheer volume and intensity, Po ovoci poznáte je lands with moments that are surprisingly memorable — even catchy.
Enjoy this pillar of progressive death grind extremity.
Best regards,Jan – Lavadome Productions
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Stream "Battle Box" now at https://vindicator.bandcamp.com/track/battle-box
Watch the visualizer at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l8cw_n3ykM4
Whispers of Death is set for release on August 22 on CD and digital formats. Pre-order the album at https://vindicator.bandcamp.com/album/whispers-of-death
Known for their firebranded approach to songwriting and relentless energy, the Ohio-based torchbearers of thrash metal deliver an album true to their roots. This is raw, aggressive thrash — no filler, no compromise and no bullshit.
Whispers of Death follows acclaimed releases like United We Fall (2012) and Communal Decay (2021), and shows the band at their most focused and intense.
Stream the album's first single, "Thirst for Violence" now at https://vindicator.bandcamp.com/track/thirst-for-violence
VINDICATOR will strike out on a four-city trek in support of Whispers of Death with Indiana thrashers Graveripper. The Whispering Death tour dates are as follows:
August 28 @ The Grog Shop - Cleveland, OH
August 29 @ The Hidden Gem - Dayton, OH
August 30 @ Helltown Brewing - Mt. Pleasant, PA
August 31 @ State Street Pub - Indianapolis, IN
Tracklist
1. Whispers of Death... Anxiety's Grip
2. Charnel Pastures
3. Thirst for Violence
4. Your World Dies in Flame
5. Exhaustion
6. Novocain
7. Bleed Between the Lines
8. Merry Evenings Make Sad Mournings
9. Battle Box
10. Abominable Intelligence
11. Ripper Attack
12. Obsoletion Complete
The album was produced by Vindicator and Ben Bennett, and engineered and mastered by Ben Bennett at Chop Daddy Ranch in Seattle, WA. Album art by Frank Walls.
Bio
Cleveland, Ohio... A town where sports come to die and metal comes to live. A city that has seen its share of metal titans by their own rights. In 2005, the city would give birth to another bastard of speed and aggression. VINDICATOR continues to unleash their signature brand of thrash metal to die-hard fans of the genre and the unsuspecting alike.
Line-up:
M. Law - Vocals
V. Stown - Rhythm Guitars/Backing Vocals
B. Zahn - Lead Guitar/Backing Vocals
E. Stephens - Bass
G. Monturi - Drums
https://linktr.ee/Vindicatormetal
Seattle (WA) - Progressive thrashers URSAWRATH have launched a stream of the third and final single off their debut album, EMERGENCE.
“THRIVE IN DEATH AND DESTRUCTION" is available on all major platforms.
Make sure to check out this killer https://www.youtube.com/shorts/TEnrurDz_0U as well!
With Emergence, this Seattle-based quartet blends intricate song structure with unbridled aggression for an album that makes one simple statement – URSAWRATH has arrived.
Emergence is set for release on August 29. Pre-order the album at https://ursawrath.bandcamp.com/album/emergence
Watch the official music video for album opener “Thawed by Hell’s Flames” at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ICs8eZZ7DA
Track
List:
1. Thawed By Hell’s Flames
2. Rot
3. Thrive in Destruction and Death
4. In the Abyss
5. Lies
6. And the Reckoning
7. Echo Chamber
8. Glass Tower
9. Sentenced to Life
10. Unstoppable
Emergence was recorded by USRAWRATH, and mixed and mastered by Max Barber of Singular Path Audio. Artwork by Riaj Gragoth (www.luciferiumwargraphics.com).
URSAWRATH was founded by vocalist and bassist Adam Schaefer in September 2023 after relocating to Seattle to pursue music and form a new band. To recruit members, Schaefer recorded a four-song demo featuring early versions of “Thawed by Hell's Flames,” “In the Abyss,” “Echo Chamber,” and “Sentenced to Life.” Shortly after, guitarists DJ and Lucas Robertson joined the fold, and the trio began rehearsing and refining material. Drummer Maximilian Onsager completed the lineup in spring 2024.
With the full band in place, URSAWRATH began writing new material and reworking the demo tracks, adding guitar solos, updated arrangements, and new drum parts. They started performing live around Seattle in May 2024 to establish themselves in the local scene. By October, the band entered the studio to self-record their debut album Emergence, which features reimagined versions of the original demo songs alongside new tracks written collaboratively. With Emergence complete, URSAWRATH returned to the stage, continuing to build momentum as one of the most exciting new voices in progressive thrash.
Line-Up:
Adam Schaefer – Vocals / Bass
DJ - Guitars
Lucas Robertson - Guitars
Maximilian Onsager - Drums
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www.ursawrath.com
For the first time the album, now in the final stages of mastering, sees the presence of a new singer, well known to the Italian scene, who we will present in the next few days and above all it has been conceived to be brought on stage with exclusive live shows programmed for December where they will be able to show the extreme epicness and avantgardish sound of their music.
This is what Vittorio Sabelli wanted to tell us about the new DAWN OD A DARK AGE album "Ver Sacrum":
"It was incredible to work on the new album "Ver Sacrum." For the first time, it seemed extremely linear and fast, as if everything was already written and simply needed to be extracted like a sculpture from the existing marble. The theme once again harks back to the Samnites, and in particular to the so-called Sacred Spring (Ver Sacrum in Latin), a social and religious ritual common in pre-Roman times.
Musically, it picks up where "Transumanza" left off, but everything becomes even darker and more sinister, with truly ancient atmospheres that leave an indelible mark on this work.
The new singer's contribution was also great, lending an absolutely primordial and arcane touch to this work, which I believe is necessarily the most mature, refined, and profound album I've ever created. I can't wait for you to hear it!".
We just have to wait; extreme music, folk music and jazz will once again blend together in a balance, capable of telling stories of times gone by in an absolutely unique and precious way.
https://linktr.ee/mykingdommusic
https://www.facebook.com/dawnofadarkage
Pitch Black Records announces the release of 'RAGE AND MINDGAMES (2025)', a 2-track single by Cypriot Thrash/Death veterans BLYND. A year since levelling the scene with their latest full-length album, The Unbeliever (Pitch Black Records), BLYND surprise fans with two fresh recordings.
The 2-track single features new, high-octane recordings of two fan-favorite tracks from the band’s 2011 debut album, The Enemy (Fastball Music), reimagined, re-recorded, and absolutely crushing in sonic power! A blazing tribute to where it all began, but louder, tighter, and meaner than ever!
The two tracks are:
1. Rage and Mindgames
2. The Enemy
The band comments:
“These two songs have consistently ignited mosh pits and fueled chaos at our live shows, and now we’ve given them the brutal production they’ve always deserved. If you thought the originals were intense, just wait till you hear them reborn!”
'Rage and Mindgames (2025)' is out now on all digital platforms: https://orcd.co/rage-enemy
Crank it. Bleed it. Live it!
BLYND is:
Andreas Paraschos – Vocals/Bass
George Masouras – Guitars
Andreas Hadjipandelis – Guitars
Nakis Kyriakou – Drums
(Alex Iacovou – Recording Drums)
https://www.pitchblackrecords.com/
https://www.pitchblackrecords.com/
"PATH
TO OBLIVION" by
Italian doomsters EPITAPH has established itself as one
of the best albums of the Doom scene in the last year. Having practically sold
out in almost every store, it is preparing to be reissued, first on CD and then
with a pleasant surprise in September, which we will announce shortly.
Meanwhile, EPITAPH is happy to announce the official addition to the band of well-known singer of Chilean origins FELIPE PLAZA KUTZBACH, already with Procession, Destroyer 666 and Scald, among others.
The band introduces him to us with these words:
"Felipe is a great friend and, above all, a huge fan of the band for years now. He recently played with us in Pinerolo at the Church of Crow Doom Festival, flying in from Sweden especially for that night. We have to say it was fantastic, the chemistry was excellent, the quality was unquestionable, so it was almost natural for us to ask him to be our frontman both for our upcoming live events and for our next album, which is now starting to take shape. All that's left is for us to ask you to see us live whenever and wherever you can, because we'll be playing a lot and playing great. We're waiting for you, and the great Felipe will be with us."
The journey to oblivion continues.DOOM ON!!!
https://linktr.ee/mykingdommusic
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Formed in the darkest pits of North Carolina’s underground, NIGHT ATTACK unleash a raw and relentless EP that echoes the venom of early Death, Sepultura, Possessed, and Kreator, while thrashing forward with a fury worthy of Megadeth. Necromancer marks the band's third official release — a searing, four-piece assault featuring blistering technical riffs, venom-soaked vocals, hell-summoning solos, and punishing drums across every track.
Featuring members of Vesterian and Ancestral Blood, NIGHT ATTACK masterfully channel the chaos and urgency of late ’80s blackened death thrash into a sound that’s both feral and refined — thanks to a crushing mix and razor-sharp production that finally does their vicious craft justice.
After forging their path through demos and EPs like MMXX and The Initiation, NIGHT ATTACK now enter a new chapter with Necromancer and a pact with WormholeDeath that promises to spread their reign of terror.
Tracklist
1. Necromancer
2. Blitzkrieg
3. Sektor B
4. Mosh and Thrash
NIGHT ATTACK are:
Verigo – Vocals, Guitars, Leads, Lyrics
Jake – Drums
Adam – Guitar
Luke – Bass
Pre-save "Necromancer": https://orcd.co/necromancer
https://www.facebook.com/NIGHTATTACKBAND
Undersave's music is some of the best death metal you'll hear this year. It's dark and menacing with a suspenseful atmosphere, and dissonant while also being catchy - it's got those Immolation-esque hooks. Most of all, it's very well-written with lots happening in each of the songs without any of it sounding forced or abrupt for the sake of it. You can listen to two songs on Bandcamp https://undersave-label.bandcamp.com/album/merged-in-abstract-perdition
UNDERSAVE – “MERGED IN ABSTRACT PERDITION”
Genre: Dark, dissonant
and atmospheric death metal
For fans of: Immolation, Ulcerate, Replicant, Maere, Gorguts, Dysgnostic, Saevus Finis
Unheralded death metal heroes from Portugal, Undersave, have been trying to carve their own path and every half a decade or so we get an album that is a huge step ahead from the previous one. And while their previous album is already considered to be a significant one, their new album displays a marked progression from it without completely abandoning the core sound. "Merged in Abstract Perdition" is a masterful album that is at once dark, dissonant, and atmospheric. Having developed such good songwriting skills, they don't need to rely too much on abstractness or dissonance to get attention; while they navigate similar labyrinthine paths, they do so in an unhurried manner, allowing the riffs to create their own hypnotic crescendo. It is easy to get lost in their world swirling with mesmerizing, dissonant-edged riffs and that is probably the best way to listen to their music - to get immersed in it, just because there is so much in there to absorb. Even then, it will require multiple experiences for the arcane concepts to be fully grasped. Every song is a monolith, outwardly similar but each offering its own twisted interpretation without losing consistency. Undersave may have just come up with a masterpiece with this one, rivalling if not surpassing not only their own albums but also those by the other luminaries in the style.
Line up
Nuno Braz - Vocals, Guitars
Renato Laia - Bass
Pedro Pereira - Drums
André Carvalho - Guitars
Mixed and Mastered by Diogo Santana at Noise Portrait Recordings
Artwork by Belial NecroArts (Hierarchies, Perishing)
Track listing
1. Unshakable And Unlimited Levels Of Obsession
2. Unconscious Assimilation...Path To Tangible Reality
3. Effervescent Futile Thoughts Of A Phobic Being
4. Forced Retraumatization...Unlocking Spiritual Illumination
5. Fictitious And Impermanent Self-Refinement
6. Fathomless Contempt Nourished By Unrealistic Predictions
7. Narcissistic Supreme Alienation
Official release date - October 10th, 2025
https://www.facebook.com/transcendingobscurityrecords
https://www.facebook.com/Undersave
Kunal Choksi (label owner) Transcending Obscurity
GRENOUER- „DOWNTOWN DREAM”
For
Fans of:
Fear Factory, Meshuggah, Devin Townsend, Tesseract, Katatonia, Gojira, Jinjer,
Periphery, In Flames, Industrial Metal, Groove Metal, Progressive Metal, Modern
Metalcore, Djent, Tech Metal, Death Metal, Alternative Metal
GRENOUER — Russian Extreme Metal Pioneers Unleash Their Most Ambitious Album Yet, Downtown Dream, A Groundbreaking Fusion of Progressive, Industrial, and Modern Metal.
Formed in 1992 in Perm, Russia, GRENOUER are celebrated pioneers of Russian extreme metal and progressive heavy music. Starting with a potent blend of death metal, death’n’roll, black metal, and thrash metal, they have evolved over three decades into a versatile, forward-thinking force that seamlessly fuses crushing riffs, polyrhythmic grooves, complex time signatures, melodic atmospheres, and industrial soundscapes.
Their early demos and EPs like Death of a Bite (1993) and Fiery Swans (1996) quickly established them as underground legends within the ex-USSR and European metal scenes. The 2000s brought a shift toward more experimental and groove-driven sounds, highlighted by breakthrough albums Try (2007) and Lifelong Days (2008), produced by platinum-selling Anssi Kippo (Children of Bodom, Ensiferum). These releases introduced math metal, industrial metal, groove metal, and progressive metalcore elements that broadened their sonic palette.
From 2013 onwards, GRENOUER embraced a modern melodic metal and progressive rock fusion, releasing critically acclaimed albums Blood on the Face (2013), Unwanted Today (2015)—which scored a perfect 10/10 in Powerplay Magazine—and Ambition 999 (2019). The latter featured the viral hit “Alone in the Dark,” amassing over 30 million YouTube views and solidifying their global presence. Their music has been licensed for video games, featured in major metal publications such as Metal Hammer and Rock Hard, and referenced in comic books and dark fantasy literature, underscoring their cross-media impact.
In 2021, side project Grenouer Inc. celebrated their early death metal roots, while the main band continued to innovate by integrating virtuoso guitar work, shredding solos, soaring clean and harsh vocals, tight rhythm sections, industrial electronics, and complex progressive songwriting.
Now proudly signed to premier American metal label Brutal Records, GRENOUER’s tenth studio album, Downtown Dream, heralds a new chapter of artistic growth and worldwide exposure. This album will resonate strongly with fans of djent, tech metal, industrial grooves, melodic death metal, progressive metalcore, and alternative metal.
Available Worldwide November 21, 2025 | Brutal Records / Digital via The Orchard
Tracklist
A New Word
Downtown Dream
Private Contravention
Twilight Knots
Wrapped In A Shroud
Synthetic Mutagen
Destiny Rust
We Are The World We Deserve
A Foe Within
White Lies
The Intersection
Fronted by charismatic vocalist Andrey Ind, GRENOUER deliver powerful live performances characterized by dynamic intensity, stylistic versatility, and magnetic stage presence. Their extensive touring history across Russia and Europe, combined with their ability to blend groove, industrial, tech, progressive, melodic metal, and atmospheric rock elements, makes them a sought-after act for metal festivals, underground venues, and international heavy music circuits.
Downtown Dream is not just an album it’s a testament to GRENOUER’s relentless evolution and dedication to pushing the boundaries of modern metal.
www.brutalrecords.com
www.grenouer.com
NEWS 26.7.2025https://www.discogs.com/de/release/34562152-Hrossharsgrani-Talvisota
ASARU "RAISE THE FLAME"
Bereits 1995 gründete Frank Nordmann ASARU – eine der ersten Black-Metal-Bands Südhessens und damit eine der langlebigsten Formationen des Genres in Deutschland. Seit jeher steht der Name ASARU für kompromisslosen Black Metal, der tief in den norwegischen Wurzeln verwurzelt ist, dabei jedoch stets eine eigene, charakterstarke Handschrift bewahrt hat.
Von Anfang an verfolgten ASARU das Ziel, ihre ganz persönliche Vision des Black Metal zu verwirklichen – fernab von gängigen Szenekonventionen und ohne den Drang, Erwartungen zu erfüllen, außer den eigenen. Das Ergebnis ist ein vielschichtiges, durchweg eigenständiges Werk, das seit Jahrzehnten den deutschen Black Metal mitprägt: mal episch, mal thrashig, immer ideenreich, aber nie verspielt – und vor allem eines: absolut authentisch.
In ihrer fast 30-jährigen Geschichte erlebte die Band zahlreiche Besetzungswechsel. Die konstante treibende Kraft blieb jedoch Frank Nordmann, der ASARU mit unerschütterlicher Leidenschaft durch die Jahre führte und dem eisigen Geist des Black Metal stets treu blieb.
Nach zwei Demos, einer Mini-CD und dem gefeierten zweiten Longplayer From the Chasm of Oblivion (2012) meldet sich ASARU nun nach über einem Jahrzehnt eindrucksvoll zurück – mit neuem Songmaterial und einem klaren künstlerischen Konzept.
Der erste Vorbote des kommenden Albums V.O.I.D. ist die Single „Raise the Flame“ – ein wuchtiger Track über das Element Feuer, das sowohl Leben spendet als auch zerstört. Im dazugehörigen Videoclip entfaltet sich bereits die thematische Tiefe des Albums, das sich mit den vier Elementen ebenso auseinandersetzt wie mit den ewigen Gegenspielern: Menschlichkeit, Religion, Krieg und Untergang.
Das neue Album V.O.I.D. erscheint 2025 über Schwarzdorn Production – digital, als edle Digi-CD sowie in einer streng limitierten Vinyl-Auflage.
ASARU sind zurück – stärker, düsterer und intensiver denn je.
Line-Up:
Frank Nordmann: Vocals/Guitars
Petter Myrvold: Bass/Vocals
Seb Wilkins: Drums/Vocals
https://youtu.be/6XLF_aLv0g8?si=Sw1ZvApq4XvP_zee
http://shop.schwarzdorn.de
https://www.facebook.com/schwarzdornproduction/
https://schwarzdornproduction.bandcamp.com
Die
Essener Thrasher DARKNESS bringen zum 40. Geburtstag ein
einzigartiges Album auf dem Markt.Die 12 Songs wurden in den letzten Monaten beim Stammproduzenten Corny Rambadt eingehämmert und werden über Massacre Records veröffentlicht.
Dazu können die Fans noch als Bonus eine großartige Überraschung erwarten.
Das Album wird am 26.09.2025, pünktlich zu den Geburtstagsfeiern der Band in Emden und in der Zeche Carl Essen, in den Läden stehen.
https://www.facebook.com/darknessdeathsquad
ROTTING
DEMISE – “THE UNHOLY VEIL OF SILENCE”Nach unserem Debüt My Whole Wrath (2023) beschreiten wir mit The Unholy Veil of Silence einen konsequenteren Weg: zwischen orchestraler Wucht, zerstörerischem Blackened Death Metal und einer Atmosphäre, die das Ende heraufbeschwört.
Fans von Septicflesh, Dimmu Borgir oder Behemoth werden Anknüpfungspunkte finden – doch unser neues Werk bringt erzählerische Tiefe und eine eigene Handschrift mit.
Die Veröffentlichung feiern wir mit einer exklusiven Release-Show am 4. Oktober 2025 im Turock in Essen.
https://www.facebook.com/rottingdemiseofficial
www.rotting-demise.com
From
the frontlines of melodic death metal, EVOCATUS return
with their blistering new single, “TO LIVE BY THE SWORD,” featuring
Maude Théberge of Sanguine Glacialis — the latest offering from their
forthcoming full-length album INEVITABLE DEATH, set for
release on August 29, 2025 via Wormholedeath — a thunderous concept
record drenched in fate, warfare, and mortality.Unrelenting from the very first strike, “To Live by the Sword” dives into the psyche of a warrior king — torn between conquest and guilt, forsaking kin in the name of empire, and ultimately seeking absolution on the battlefield. With razor-edged riffing, dual guitar solos, and a narrative arc that blends glory and grief, this track is a towering monument to the eternal cycle of violence and redemption.
The single is an explosive highlight from Evocatus’s most ambitious release to date — Inevitable Death — a concept album where myth meets metal, channeling the spirit of ancient warfare through modern sonic brutality.
Stream “To Live by the Sword” now: https://orcd.co/tlbts
Pre-save "Inevitable Death" Album: https://orcd.co/inevitabledeath
www.youtube.com/@evocatusbandofficial
Experience the "Koniugacja" video, a collaboration between
the band and Bang Your Head Live Photography: https://youtu.be/lTOj7hx35KQ?si=DUN13L4kDVx0kXsCListen to the track on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/4FuLoKWRiAzOuw7YPnWlHf?si=1305b213f59d4d5b
"Koniugacja" features a poem by Halina Poświatowska – a poet often associated with the so-called accursed poets. The track also includes session drums by Anti-Christian (Doedsvangr, Beaten to Death, ex-Tsjuder).
Narrenwind offered some insight into the track: "I will pass away, you will pass away. He will pass away, she will pass away. Let us pass away! Together with the accursed poets, the spirits of long-gone shadows, we are strolling among the ruins".
No Clean Singing lauded "Koniugacja" upon its premiere, noting:
"The vocals alone make a striking impact, but everything happening around the words is at least equally electrifying, in different ways. The drumming gallops and rumbles, spiked with exhilarating fills. The bass-lines feverishly throb. And the guitars rapidly skitter and burst, brazenly soar like glorious fire, and swirl like gleaming whirlpools". The webzine further praised the track's infectious nature and galvanising effects, stating, "whatever you call it, it’s damned good".
The band described "Gorzkie Plony" as "a return to the spirit of our inaugural work". The album was mixed and mastered by Haldor Grunberg at Satanic Audio. Further details regarding the album release and pre-order info will be announced soon.
https://www.pagan-records.com
https://www.facebook.com/paganrecords
https://www.facebook.com/narrenwind
DISFIGURED HUMAN MIND / POTIER - "NIHILISTIC NOISE HANGED IN AGONY WITH MISANTHROPIC MINIMALISM / HYPER CARGO"
Split Cassette Limited to 50 copiesImprovised Anticultural Filthy and Inhuman Noise
Tracklist:
Side Abnormal
DISFIGURED HUMAN MIND
01 - Nihilistic Noise Hanged In Agony With Misanthropic Minimalism
Side Brutalized
POTIER
02 - Hyper Cargo
Art used in the cover drawed by Potier.
Layouts made by Leo Mora & Danihell Slaughter.
Promotional Videos made by Danihell Slaughter.
Release date July 31th 2025
Official Distribution by Hellstore Europe
MURDER RECORDS and SOUTHERN SOUNDCLASH Records are honored to announce the Split that Disfigured Human Mind and Potier are preparing to annihilate you without complexes, much less commitments to please everyone or nobody. What can we expect from two projects that do not fit in or identify with anything or anyone? The answer is simple: nothing, just an absolute lack of commitment to anything that we can call music or art. Here you will only find Anti Music and pure Destructive Chaos, because in reality your worst nightmare has not even begun yet.
Disfigured Human Mind presents a Noise Session specially recorded for this perverse split and which aims to cause serious psychological traumas where schizophrenic delusions will transport us to a filthy underworld where insanity has no limits nor follows rules.
Cadaver Panafernalicus invited his impure brother Laremy Wade from HTKY (How To Kick Yourself), to the recordings of this Noise Session where both extracted from their retarded minds the nefarious noises that will make you say: what a fuck, this is really unpleasant and terrible, what a waste of time listening to this shit. If that is what you feel the objective was achieved. Disfigured Human Mind intends to become increasingly chaotic and despicable so do not expect pleasant things or sympathy here, the noisy discomfort will be complete and musical hate continues absolute.
Potier is an extremely weird musician, poet and composer from the French anti-artistic underworld, where his origins prevail faithfully with a total lack of commitment to fitting into any specific style, here all what you see is primitive and genuin, inspired in his inhuman subconscious cruelity.
His uncontrollable personality with radical independence are the best way to describe what you will find in the extreme Noise Session that Potier presents us in this split and where we can be excommunicated by his surrealist unconscious mind where noise is perpetually exposed in revolt with pure hate and artistic filthyness.
This Split is a form of protest that manifests itself against all those who need to fit into pathetic herds that only serve to brainwash you, whether politically or religiously. Think for yourself, that's why you were born with a brain, so use it...
FUCK OFF ALL YOUR POLITIC AND RELIGION IDEOLOGIES AND FUCK YOU TOO...
The infamous Nihilistic Noises was recorded in the Netherlands and United States in June 2025.
Psychopathic delusions and social torments were extracted from the sewers of humanity in June 2025.
Noise produced at Junkie Noise Studios in the Netherlands in June 2025.
Noise mastered at Mortifying Noise Studios in the United States in June 2025.
Laremy Wade was the special guest for this Nihilistic Noise Session.
This noise session was recorded exclusively for the split with POTIER from France.
IMPROVISED NECRO NOISE VIOLENT GRINDCORE
DISFIGURED HUMAN MIND Line-Up:
Cadaver Panafernalicus (Bass & Agony Vokills)
Laremy Wade (Guitar & Delirious Vomits)
https://disfiguredhumanmind.bandcamp.com/
Hyper CARGO is a sort of chaotic Octopus with in her flesh million bribes of hard bop epileptic raw improvisations, this piece of musique crue is an hymn of a Filthy God, a Filthy God who destroy the shit merchandising culture, music IS the healing force if the universe, art is war, culture is a cunt.
POTIER Line-Up:
Michael Potier (Anti Artiste & Musique Brute Chaos)
info@murder-records.eu
www.murder-records.eu
The video was premiered via Terra Relicta and can be watched here: https://terrarelicta.com/publications/news/autumn-tears-premieres-profound-new-single-video-the-knell-of-my-birth-hymn
The lyrics of “The Knell of my Birth Hymn” cover profound themes, with lines such as "There is no stillness beneath the sun / And I feel brave to have touched the sky" and "My blood trickles upon a golden rose / Its petals hold fast against angry winds”. The track evokes a sense of both the ephemeral nature of existence and a quiet strength, culminating in imagery like “Serene and majestic is my garden grave”.
The release of “The Knell of My Birth Hymn” is the second video from the upcoming album following the release of “The Light That Shapes Us”. The new album is set to be released on 22 September via The Circle Music and is a continuation of the concept started with their 2023 album, “Guardian of the Pale”.
“Crown of the Clairvoyant” features a fully orchestrated classical ensemble and full choir. The album includes contributions from original Autumn Tears composer, pianist, and lyricist Ted Tringo, classical and opera duet Caroline Joy Clarke and Darren Clarke (Trovatori), singer-songwriter Tamar Singer (Zeresh, Cruel Wonders, Necromishka), and violinist and violist Sanja Smileska. The album also features a guest appearance by Francesca Nicoli from the Italian neoclassical band Ataraxia.
The album will be available as a digital download, a limited CD jewel case package with a CD-exclusive bonus track, and a limited vinyl package which includes a 12-page illustrated lyric book and a vinyl-exclusive bonus track.
Pre-order album: https://thecirclemusic.gr/product-category/the-circle-releases/?filter_artist-name=autumn-tears
Ted Tringo of Autumn Tears commented on the upcoming release: "This album represents a significant undertaking for us, expanding on themes from our previous work with a broader musical palette. We are grateful for the contributions of all the musicians and vocalists involved, and we look forward to sharing 'Crown of the Clairvoyant' with our listeners."
Tracklist:LP SIDE A:
1. Silhouettes at Sunset
2. Lunar Coronation
3. Ancestral Premonition (feat. Francesca Nicoli)
4. Ghosts and Empaths
5. The Knell of my Birth-hymn (feat. Francesca Nicoli)
LP SIDE B:
6. Bloodline Offering
7. Martyrdom - Catharsis (Where Gods Go to Die)
8. The Light That Shapes Us
9. Crown of the Clairvoyant
10. Orphan Monarchy (LP Bonus Track)
CD Tracklist:
1. Silhouettes at Sunset
2. Lunar Coronation
3. Ancestral Premonition (feat. Francesca Nicoli)
4. Ghosts and Empaths
5. The Knell of my Birth-hymn (feat. Francesca Nicoli)
6. Bloodline Offering
7. Martyrdom - Catharsis (Where Gods Go to Die)
8. The Light That Shapes Us
9. Crown of the Clairvoyant
10. Leaving From Where We Once Belonged (CD Bonus)
https://thecirclemusic.gr/
https://www.facebook.com/The-Circle-Music-109161897443413/
https://www.facebook.com/TheTrueAutumnTears/
The critical response to the band's previous album, Woe, was nothing short of phenomenal! Black Metal Daily called it "An absolutely fucking herculean masterstroke" (10/10), while Metal-Only minced no words in dubbing it a "Masterpiece" (10/10). As such, the anticipation for the epic follow-up, THE SLEEPING CITY, has been sky high!
The Sleeping City, AN ABSTRACT ILLUSION’s third full-length album, utilizes their unique blend of progressive death metal and black metal with arpeggiating synths, wistful drones and vast soundscapes, harkening back to the era of 80’s sci-fi soundtracks. Being the band’s most atmospheric and heavy work to date, the album explores the depths of the human psyche and suffering. A decrepit yet monumental landmark, the sleeping city awaits ahead. Will you enter?
The
band comments on the forthcoming album:“When we compose an album we don't want it to just be a collection of random songs, we want a holistic theme coursing through the album's veins. When writing The Sleeping City we wanted to explore what the soundtrack to a dystopian sci-fi film, such as Blade Runner or Terminator, would sound like if it were written by a death metal band.
For The Sleeping City, we took inspiration from acts such as Depeche Mode, My Bloody Valentine, Kite, Ólafur Arnalds and Boards of Canada, pushing us to expand and refine our sound palette. Going from the long-song format of Woe, it was a fun challenge to once again write self-contained songs with a clear beginning and end.
During the creation of this album we worked with a great team of collaborators. Produced by the band’s own Karl Westerlund, The Sleeping City was once again mixed and mastered by Robin Leijon. Drums were recorded and produced by Jakob Herrmann (Devin Townsend, Evergrey, VOLA, Vildhjärta) at the legendary Top Floor Studios in Gothenburg, who has captured some of our all-time favorite drum tones. The gorgeous artwork, a homage to early black metal's painted artworks, was done by Alex Eckman-Lawn (Horrendous, Afterbirth, Woe, Nero Di Marte). We also worked with amazing musicians who provided us with beautiful strings and vocals.
With The Sleeping City we truly feel we’ve elevated our craft beyond anything we’ve done before and can’t wait for its release. Thank you all for your continued support!”
The official video for the album's first single, "No Dreams Beyond Empty Horizons," has been premiered on the Willowtip YouTube Channel. The song will be available everywhere on August 1. Album pre-orders will be available on the same day.
Listen/watch now at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1PrBbic7iWM
Willowtip will release The Sleeping City on October 17. The album will be available on CD, Limited Longbox CD, 2xLP vinyl, and digital formats.
Track Listing:
1. Blackmurmur
2. No Dreams Beyond Empty Horizons
3. Like A Geyser Ever Erupting
4. Frost Flower
5. Emmett
6. Silverfields
7. The Sleeping City
Line-up:
Christian Berglönn - Lead Vocals
Robert Stenvall - Keyboards, Vocals
Karl Westerlund - Guitars, Bass
Isak Nilsson - Drums, Background Vocals
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"DUSKETHA" is GOAD'S new album, a twilight journey composed by the soul of the band, Maurilio Rossi, once again inspired by the great voices of Anglo-American poetry: Keats, Poe, Lovecraft, Masters, Graham.
The album will be released on October 10th as a double CD and digital format by My Kingdom Music, and today we unveil the cover of the album, an original artwork by Maurilio Rossi himself.
"Dusketha" will feature 18 tracks for nearly two hours of pure art, constantly balancing dream, magic, poetry, and unique melodies. It's music that blends live recordings with classical studio productions, performed with electric and acoustic instruments, all transferred to analog tape and re-digitized to restore warmth and depth to the sound, thanks to the masterful Max Cirone's work.
"Dusketha" is the voice of shadows that think, the breath of lost poems, every note a fragment of eternity, and the analog tape preserves its magic.
After over 50 years of career, GOAD continue to surprise us, and they do so in the most sublime way possible.
GOAD, the history of Italian Prog!
Tracklist:Disc 1
1. Yes It Was Love (Message From A Cathedral)
2. One Of These Days (Is There Still Day)
3. Alone Man In Empty Room
4. Poor Skull (Reverend Brothers)
5. Daisy' Rock
6. To An After Time My Harmonies
7. And Still We'll Dance Into The Light Of Heaven
8. My Feet In The Breaking Wave Sundown
9. Give It Not A Tear
Disc 2
1. Stop And Consider Life Is But A Day
2. While I Kiss To The Melody (Night Sleepy Eyes)
3. Hush My Love (Lullaby For A Woman)
4. The Speed Of My Nightmares
5. Let Out Song
6. Finally Remembering I'm Dead
7. Garden With Spectral Gleams
8. Foxsteps On My Nylon Guitar
9. The Woodkeeper, A Collar Of Red (bonus track)
"Dusketha" is available in PRE-ORDER at: https://t.ly/BkVeb
This is what Maurilio wanted to tell us about the journey that led to the birth of this new creation:
"Dusketha" for me represents a sort of sonorous ritual between poetry and shadow, the sound of an inner twilight, where poetry merges with unconventional harmonies and sometimes visionary arrangements.
The primordial idea for this album is the product of a journey that began in 1993... With it, I tried to give a sound to the original texts of John Keats, Edgar Lee Masters, H.P. Lovecraft, E.A. Poe, Jorie Graham, and others, and to do so, I searched for a warm, vibrant sound. After various experiments, aided by Max Cirone and his vast experience, we came to the conclusion that we needed to return to the use of "old" instruments and production methods, such as the Maxell UD 25-120 magnetic tape and the Akai GX4000D recorder, as well as the use of "tape bounce" to give the whole thing a "vintage" aesthetic. I must admit that the result was surprising, and I'm convinced that whoever listens to it will be transported into a deep and immersive experience like rarely happens."
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Australian
death metal titans MONOLIYTH return with “HE WHO
KILLS”, a savage slab of heavy and raw brutality. This is death metal
stripped to the bone — no gimmicks, no polish, just pure violent intent.This is a rage anthem for the utterly broken — no redemption, no remorse, just violent catharsis. Whether seen as a story of vengeance, a dive into madness, or a metaphor for inner demons, "He Who Kills" delivers unapologetic extremity, both lyrically and thematically.
Stream "He Who Kills" now: https://orcd.co/hwksingle
The single is a track taken from Monoliyth’s upcoming full-length album, also titled “He Who Kills”, set for release on August 22, 2025.
Pre-save the album here: https://orcd.co/hwkalbum
Formed in 1998 in Melbourne by guitarist Mick Barr, Monoliyth has carved a path from classic thrash into a focused force of brutal death metal. Known for their unrelenting live shows and uncompromising intensity, the band fuses old-school grit with technical precision — a signature that continues to evolve with each release.
Monoliyth:
Andrew Parkinson – Vocalist
Mick Barr – Rhythm / Lead Guitars
Zakk Barr – Rhythm / Lead Guitars
Jake Mackin – Bass
Tim Wright – Drums
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With the release of their new album on the horizon, CASTRATOR has launched a stream of "FRAGMENTS OF DEFIANCE," the second single off of CORONATION OF THE GROTESQUE.
Stream the song now at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h81Pg0fpEaI
Three years after their crushing debut Defiled in Oblivion, CASTRATOR returns with Coronation of the Grotesque, an album that not only exceeds all expectations but leaves them shattered in its wake, firmly cementing the band among the North American death metal elite.
Lyrically, Coronation of the Grotesque explores a range of historical and societal themes that reflect on injustice, victimization, and human suffering. Among the topics confronted are the tragic killing of Mahsa Amini, the ancient Sumerian practice of eunuchization, and seething condemnation of predator Naasón Joaquín García. Clarissa Badini’s exceptional vocals elevate the lyrics, delivering a powerful and precise expression of the album's themes.
Dark Descent Records will release Coronation of the Grotesque August 15 on CD, vinyl, cassette, and digital formats.
Pre-orders are now live at: www.darkdescentrecords.com/shop
Watch the official music video for the album's first single, "Covenant of Deciept," (filmed by Immolation's Bob Vigna) at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dfih-aAsgVs
In December, the band will join the likes of Acid Bath, Blood Incantation, and more at the Decibel Magazine Metal and Beer Fest. The fest runs December 5 - 6 at the Fillmore Auditorium in Denver, CO, with the pre-fest set for December 4 at Ratio Beerworks. CASTRATOR will perform on December 5.
Coronation of the Grotesque was recorded across multiple studios with key figures in the US death metal scene. Bass recording was engineered by John Tardy (Obituary) at Redneck Studios, guitars and vocals by Jordan Milner at Obsidian Audio, additional guitars by Taylor Nordberg (Deicide) at Smoke and Mirrors Productions, and drums by Noah Buchanan (Nunslaughter) at Mercinary Studios, where Buchanan also handled mixing and mastering. Cover art by John Zig.
Touring with the likes of Immolation, Exhumed, and Cattle Decapitation has cemented CASTRATOR’s reputation as a commanding live force, and concert announcements in support of Coronation of the Grotesque are imminent.
Watch this space… and brace yourself for a relentless death metal onslaught!
Track
listing:1. Fragments of Defiance
2. I Am Eunuch
3. Covenant of Deceit
4. Mortem Opeterie
5. Remnants of Chaos
6. Deviant Miscreant
7. Psalm of Beguiled
8. Blood Bind's Curse
9. Discordant Rumination
10. Metal Command
CASTRATOR is:
Robin Mazen - Bass
Carolina Perez - Drums
Clarissa Badini - Vocals
Sara Loerlein - Guitars
www.darkdescentrecords.com
https://www.facebook.com/CastratorBand
HORROR PAIN GORE DEATH PRODUCTIONS are set to unleash the new release from Philadelphia's disgusting Death Metal devastators CAESAREAN. WRETCHED DECREPITUDE is up now for pre-order and will be released September 12th on CD and Digital formats, along with merch.
Horror Pain Gore Death Productions proudly welcomes Caesarean to the roster with their debut EP Wretched Decrepitude! Formed in Philadelphia in 2024, Caesarean plays Death Metal with influences ranging from 80's Teutonic Thrash to 90's Deathgrind. Wretched Decrepitude projectile vomits 6 tracks of brutal riffs, technical drums, thunderous bass, and a disgusting tri-vocal attack. Mastering for Wretched Decrepitude handled by Impaled’s Leon Del Muerte.
For
fans of :
Carcass, Kreator, Impaled, Exhumed, Demolition Hammer, Cryptopsy, and Cannibal
Corpse.Listen to the single "Submerged In Insecticide" at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hqgL2-Xc3gI
Tracklisting:
1. Proteinaceous Infectious Particle
2. Wretched Decrepitude
3. Grotesque Transfiguration
4. Anointed In Black Ichor
5. Perverse Formulary Of Human Fluids
6. Submerged In Insecticide
Pre-order the CD for only $10 at https://shop.horrorpaingoredeath.com/products/caesarean-wretched-decrepitude-cd
Pre-order the Digital Download for only $6.66 at https://hpgd.bandcamp.com/album/wretched-decrepitude
www.horrorpaingoredeath.com
News
RUDEA WAKENING RECORDSHUMANITY ZERO – “CURSED BE THE GIFT OF LIFE”
Genre : Doom/Death Metal from Greece
FFO: Shape of Despair, Evoken, Asunder…
New album "Cursed Be The Gift Of Life" of Greek doom/death metal band Humanity Zero is out on October 15th, 2025!
Funeral doom metal behemoths HUMANITY ZERO are considered one of Greece most obscure and sinister acts today. Formed in 2003 by Dimon's Night as a death metal band, they were best known for their primitive brutality and paradox melodies. After two demos, one EP and three full-length albums HUMANITY ZERO began to create more complex, slow and macabre music. Their fourth album "Withered In Isolation" marked a new death/doom direction. After many line-up changes, Kydoimos of hate-fueled machine MISANTHROPY APOTHEOSIS joined the band as the vocalist and the band decided to continue as a duo consisting of Kydoimos on vocals and Dimon's Night on guitars/bass/drums. In 2018 the band released their fifth album "Proselytism" shocking their fans. Music-wise the music got slower and nightmarish accompanying the truly haunting lyrics. However, their most obscure opus had yet to be recorded...
Seven years after "Proselytism" HUMANITY ZERO emerge one more time from the tartarean kingdom in order to unleash their new spell. Sixth full-length is entitled "Cursed Be The Gift Of Life" and is the most sinister, punishing and heavy material the band ever recorded. Slow, deep and soul-devouring! A descent into the cosmic abyss! Five unearthly psalms to drag the soul into the lower pits of Hades!
Co-release by Satanath Records (Georgia) with Rude Awakening Records (Italy).
SHARDANA – “THE MONARCH “
Genre: Epic Black/Death Metal from Italy
FFO: Primordial, Borknagar, Amon Amarth…
SHARDANA, the blackened death metal band from Sardinia, Italy, has revealed the details of its new album, the first via Rude Awakening Records. The new effort is called The Monarch and it will be released on September 5th as jewel case and digital.
Composed of 9 tracks for almost 38 minutes of musical experience, The Monarch is anticipated by the song Awakening – available as visualizer on the label YouTube channel: https://tinyurl.com/5n8ntaf9
Pre-order the digital album on Bandcamp: https://tinyurl.com/44jz9hzn
The Monarch is not a concept, although there are several songs that share a common theme: the passing of time, and the struggle of humans to avoid their inescapable fate. So you can imagine Time as “The Monarch”, a deaf giant monster that won’t listen to your prayers or insults, just standing still while you’re trying to overcome it, until the bitter end.
The lyrics of the songs “S’Inferru”, “Is Cerbus” and “Rei de Sonnu” are in sardinian. SHARDANA used its native language in order to keep sharing their local culture and keep the Sardinian dialect alive, not only to talk about the past, but also on modern topics and pop culture. The song “Self of Righteous” is inspired by Michael Moorcock’s novels series “The Silver Hand Trilogy”, while “S’Inferru” (“Hell” in Sardinian language) is inspired by the movie of the same name by Daniele Atzeni, about the struggles of the miners of Sulcis Iglesiente in the 20th Century.
SHARDANA has debuted in 2010 with a self-titled EP, followed four years later by the self-released full-length No Cadena, No Presoni, No Spada, No Lei. The latest effort before The Monarch is the full-length Milli Annos (2020, Rafchild Records).
SHARDANA was formed early in 2008 with the intent of creating a metal band with epic and battling sounds, merging Heavy Metal with Black and Viking influences. Historically speaking, Shardana was the name of the Sardinian pirates who sailed the Mediterranean sea in the second millennium BCE. Their history inspires the songwriting of the band to a large degree, and the lyrics are about the glorious courage and legendary pride of those people who contributed so much to increase the influence of Sardinia at the times of pharaoh Ramses or during the Roman Empire.
The Monarch was produced and mixed at Overcore Studio by Lorenzo Mariani. Additional engineering by Daniele Manca. Mastered at Audiosiege Studio by Brad Boatright. Artwork by Gimmy Derka. Graphics by Sebastian Mocci. Photos by Valeria Spiga.
Next shows:
August 23 / Sons Of Rock Metal Fest, Anfiteatro Morres, Sassari (IT) w/SINISTER
September 19-20-21 / Cosmic Void Festival, London (UK) w/THE KOVENANT, NECROPHOBIC, and more
METAL DETEKTOR – “VIOLENCE AND PRIDE”
Genre: Heavy Metal/US Power from Italy
FFO: Jag Panzer, Judas Priest, Accept…
Italian heavy metal stalwarts Metal Detektor proudly announce their signing with Rude Awakening Records, marking a new chapter in their long-standing commitment to heavy, honest, and powerful music.
"Violence and Pride" arrives five years after their last full-length "The Battle of Daytona" and four years after the EP "Maximum Overdrive". While rooted in traditional heavy metal, the new album brings a more reflective tone and a narrative that feels increasingly personal. It was produced at the KK Recording Studio in Italy.
The record delivers eight straightforward tracks built on pure heavy metal, written and arranged with a clear sense of purpose. There’s no studio trickery, no sidesteps, just sharp riffs, heartfelt lyrics, and a rhythm section that hits hard.
Lyrically, the album leans into themes like resistance, sacrifice, and identity. It’s a step forward for the band in terms of emotional depth, yet it holds firmly to the genre’s traditions. The band’s own words sum it up best: “No experiments, no electronics, no acoustic ballads with string quartet. Just heavy metal played as it was done — and should be done.”
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Norwegian
melodic death metal powerhouse SUBLIME EYES unleash “EMPEROR’S
MOUNTAIN”, the third single taken from the band’s
forthcoming full-length, IV: THE SERPENT’S COIL, due out
September 5, 2025, via Wormholedeath.A thunderous descent into legend, "Emperor’s Mountain" sees Norwegian melodic death metal force Sublime Eyes summon the brutal legacy of a ruler forged in fire and blood. With razor-sharp riffs, cinematic intensity, and lyrics steeped in Carpathian myth, the track pays homage to a feared protector and merciless tyrant — a hero to some, a horror to others.
Epic, unrelenting, and drenched in historical vengeance, "Emperor’s Mountain" is both a war cry and a requiem. Sublime Eyes turn history into metal mythology.
Pre-save "IV: The Serpent`s Coil": https://orcd.co/tscalbum
Stream “Emperor’s Mountain”: https://orcd.co/emperorsmountain
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The upcoming full-length from Czech progressive deathgrind band !T.O.O.H.!, titled PO OVOCI POZNÁTE JE (BY THEIR FRUITS YOU WILL KNOW THEM), due out on August 29th, 2025 via LAVADOME PRODUCTIONS.
This marks the band's sixth full-length, and it follows their 2020 comeback record Free Speech. The new album brings together the band's signature intensity with expanded harmonic writing, layered compositions, and the return of acoustic drums for the first time since 2005’s Order and Punishment. It’s an ambitious work—dense, satirical, and deeply individual.
Tracklist:01. Cimi! Cimi! Cimi!
02. Neočkovaní absolventi vysoké školy života (NAVŠŽ)
03. Přestaň se o krásky snažit
04. Tam, kam nikdo nechodí čili Pravda a láska z křoví
05. Fetka Milda a černý dilda
06. Vypátrat Šudka ezozmrda neboli Perzekutor tupých tváří
07. A kdesi černé kladivo
08. Pekařovic Markyta
09. Po ovoci poznáte je (Instrumental)
10. Smrt chtivé bukvice aneb Odporný homofobův sen
Total time 42:52
!T.O.O.H.! return with their sixth full-length, Po ovoci poznáte je (By Their Fruits You Will Know Them), out August 29th, 2025 via Lavadome Productions.
The album marks a new high point in the band’s evolution — not by changing direction, but by refining what’s already unmistakably theirs. It’s a dense, vibrant, and often challenging record, yet it's grounded in strong harmonic writing and deliberate structure. A progression on their own terms.
Layered composition, complex rhythmic interplay, and bold use of synths and melody push the music forward, written with full creative control and vision. And despite its sheer volume and intensity, Po ovoci poznáte je lands with moments that are surprisingly memorable — even catchy.
Enjoy this pillar of progressive death grind extremity.
Best regards,Jan – Lavadome Productions
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Stream "Battle Box" now at https://vindicator.bandcamp.com/track/battle-box
Watch the visualizer at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l8cw_n3ykM4
Whispers of Death is set for release on August 22 on CD and digital formats. Pre-order the album at https://vindicator.bandcamp.com/album/whispers-of-death
Known for their firebranded approach to songwriting and relentless energy, the Ohio-based torchbearers of thrash metal deliver an album true to their roots. This is raw, aggressive thrash — no filler, no compromise and no bullshit.
Whispers of Death follows acclaimed releases like United We Fall (2012) and Communal Decay (2021), and shows the band at their most focused and intense.
Stream the album's first single, "Thirst for Violence" now at https://vindicator.bandcamp.com/track/thirst-for-violence
VINDICATOR will strike out on a four-city trek in support of Whispers of Death with Indiana thrashers Graveripper. The Whispering Death tour dates are as follows:
August 28 @ The Grog Shop - Cleveland, OH
August 29 @ The Hidden Gem - Dayton, OH
August 30 @ Helltown Brewing - Mt. Pleasant, PA
August 31 @ State Street Pub - Indianapolis, IN
Tracklist1. Whispers of Death... Anxiety's Grip
2. Charnel Pastures
3. Thirst for Violence
4. Your World Dies in Flame
5. Exhaustion
6. Novocain
7. Bleed Between the Lines
8. Merry Evenings Make Sad Mournings
9. Battle Box
10. Abominable Intelligence
11. Ripper Attack
12. Obsoletion Complete
The album was produced by Vindicator and Ben Bennett, and engineered and mastered by Ben Bennett at Chop Daddy Ranch in Seattle, WA. Album art by Frank Walls.
Bio
Cleveland, Ohio... A town where sports come to die and metal comes to live. A city that has seen its share of metal titans by their own rights. In 2005, the city would give birth to another bastard of speed and aggression. VINDICATOR continues to unleash their signature brand of thrash metal to die-hard fans of the genre and the unsuspecting alike.
Line-up:
M. Law - Vocals
V. Stown - Rhythm Guitars/Backing Vocals
B. Zahn - Lead Guitar/Backing Vocals
E. Stephens - Bass
G. Monturi - Drums
https://linktr.ee/Vindicatormetal
Seattle (WA) - Progressive thrashers URSAWRATH have launched a stream of the third and final single off their debut album, EMERGENCE.
“THRIVE IN DEATH AND DESTRUCTION" is available on all major platforms.
Make sure to check out this killer https://www.youtube.com/shorts/TEnrurDz_0U as well!
With Emergence, this Seattle-based quartet blends intricate song structure with unbridled aggression for an album that makes one simple statement – URSAWRATH has arrived.
Emergence is set for release on August 29. Pre-order the album at https://ursawrath.bandcamp.com/album/emergence
Watch the official music video for album opener “Thawed by Hell’s Flames” at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ICs8eZZ7DA
Track
List:1. Thawed By Hell’s Flames
2. Rot
3. Thrive in Destruction and Death
4. In the Abyss
5. Lies
6. And the Reckoning
7. Echo Chamber
8. Glass Tower
9. Sentenced to Life
10. Unstoppable
Emergence was recorded by USRAWRATH, and mixed and mastered by Max Barber of Singular Path Audio. Artwork by Riaj Gragoth (www.luciferiumwargraphics.com).
URSAWRATH was founded by vocalist and bassist Adam Schaefer in September 2023 after relocating to Seattle to pursue music and form a new band. To recruit members, Schaefer recorded a four-song demo featuring early versions of “Thawed by Hell's Flames,” “In the Abyss,” “Echo Chamber,” and “Sentenced to Life.” Shortly after, guitarists DJ and Lucas Robertson joined the fold, and the trio began rehearsing and refining material. Drummer Maximilian Onsager completed the lineup in spring 2024.
With the full band in place, URSAWRATH began writing new material and reworking the demo tracks, adding guitar solos, updated arrangements, and new drum parts. They started performing live around Seattle in May 2024 to establish themselves in the local scene. By October, the band entered the studio to self-record their debut album Emergence, which features reimagined versions of the original demo songs alongside new tracks written collaboratively. With Emergence complete, URSAWRATH returned to the stage, continuing to build momentum as one of the most exciting new voices in progressive thrash.
Line-Up:
Adam Schaefer – Vocals / Bass
DJ - Guitars
Lucas Robertson - Guitars
Maximilian Onsager - Drums
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www.ursawrath.com
For the first time the album, now in the final stages of mastering, sees the presence of a new singer, well known to the Italian scene, who we will present in the next few days and above all it has been conceived to be brought on stage with exclusive live shows programmed for December where they will be able to show the extreme epicness and avantgardish sound of their music.
This is what Vittorio Sabelli wanted to tell us about the new DAWN OD A DARK AGE album "Ver Sacrum":
"It was incredible to work on the new album "Ver Sacrum." For the first time, it seemed extremely linear and fast, as if everything was already written and simply needed to be extracted like a sculpture from the existing marble. The theme once again harks back to the Samnites, and in particular to the so-called Sacred Spring (Ver Sacrum in Latin), a social and religious ritual common in pre-Roman times.
Musically, it picks up where "Transumanza" left off, but everything becomes even darker and more sinister, with truly ancient atmospheres that leave an indelible mark on this work.
The new singer's contribution was also great, lending an absolutely primordial and arcane touch to this work, which I believe is necessarily the most mature, refined, and profound album I've ever created. I can't wait for you to hear it!".
We just have to wait; extreme music, folk music and jazz will once again blend together in a balance, capable of telling stories of times gone by in an absolutely unique and precious way.
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Pitch Black Records announces the release of 'RAGE AND MINDGAMES (2025)', a 2-track single by Cypriot Thrash/Death veterans BLYND. A year since levelling the scene with their latest full-length album, The Unbeliever (Pitch Black Records), BLYND surprise fans with two fresh recordings.
The 2-track single features new, high-octane recordings of two fan-favorite tracks from the band’s 2011 debut album, The Enemy (Fastball Music), reimagined, re-recorded, and absolutely crushing in sonic power! A blazing tribute to where it all began, but louder, tighter, and meaner than ever!
The two tracks are:1. Rage and Mindgames
2. The Enemy
The band comments:
“These two songs have consistently ignited mosh pits and fueled chaos at our live shows, and now we’ve given them the brutal production they’ve always deserved. If you thought the originals were intense, just wait till you hear them reborn!”
'Rage and Mindgames (2025)' is out now on all digital platforms: https://orcd.co/rage-enemy
Crank it. Bleed it. Live it!
BLYND is:
Andreas Paraschos – Vocals/Bass
George Masouras – Guitars
Andreas Hadjipandelis – Guitars
Nakis Kyriakou – Drums
(Alex Iacovou – Recording Drums)
https://www.pitchblackrecords.com/
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"PATH
TO OBLIVION" by
Italian doomsters EPITAPH has established itself as one
of the best albums of the Doom scene in the last year. Having practically sold
out in almost every store, it is preparing to be reissued, first on CD and then
with a pleasant surprise in September, which we will announce shortly.Meanwhile, EPITAPH is happy to announce the official addition to the band of well-known singer of Chilean origins FELIPE PLAZA KUTZBACH, already with Procession, Destroyer 666 and Scald, among others.
The band introduces him to us with these words:
"Felipe is a great friend and, above all, a huge fan of the band for years now. He recently played with us in Pinerolo at the Church of Crow Doom Festival, flying in from Sweden especially for that night. We have to say it was fantastic, the chemistry was excellent, the quality was unquestionable, so it was almost natural for us to ask him to be our frontman both for our upcoming live events and for our next album, which is now starting to take shape. All that's left is for us to ask you to see us live whenever and wherever you can, because we'll be playing a lot and playing great. We're waiting for you, and the great Felipe will be with us."
The journey to oblivion continues.DOOM ON!!!
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Formed in the darkest pits of North Carolina’s underground, NIGHT ATTACK unleash a raw and relentless EP that echoes the venom of early Death, Sepultura, Possessed, and Kreator, while thrashing forward with a fury worthy of Megadeth. Necromancer marks the band's third official release — a searing, four-piece assault featuring blistering technical riffs, venom-soaked vocals, hell-summoning solos, and punishing drums across every track.
Featuring members of Vesterian and Ancestral Blood, NIGHT ATTACK masterfully channel the chaos and urgency of late ’80s blackened death thrash into a sound that’s both feral and refined — thanks to a crushing mix and razor-sharp production that finally does their vicious craft justice.
After forging their path through demos and EPs like MMXX and The Initiation, NIGHT ATTACK now enter a new chapter with Necromancer and a pact with WormholeDeath that promises to spread their reign of terror.
Tracklist1. Necromancer
2. Blitzkrieg
3. Sektor B
4. Mosh and Thrash
NIGHT ATTACK are:
Verigo – Vocals, Guitars, Leads, Lyrics
Jake – Drums
Adam – Guitar
Luke – Bass
Pre-save "Necromancer": https://orcd.co/necromancer
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Undersave's music is some of the best death metal you'll hear this year. It's dark and menacing with a suspenseful atmosphere, and dissonant while also being catchy - it's got those Immolation-esque hooks. Most of all, it's very well-written with lots happening in each of the songs without any of it sounding forced or abrupt for the sake of it. You can listen to two songs on Bandcamp https://undersave-label.bandcamp.com/album/merged-in-abstract-perdition
UNDERSAVE – “MERGED IN ABSTRACT PERDITION”
Genre: Dark, dissonant
and atmospheric death metalFor fans of: Immolation, Ulcerate, Replicant, Maere, Gorguts, Dysgnostic, Saevus Finis
Unheralded death metal heroes from Portugal, Undersave, have been trying to carve their own path and every half a decade or so we get an album that is a huge step ahead from the previous one. And while their previous album is already considered to be a significant one, their new album displays a marked progression from it without completely abandoning the core sound. "Merged in Abstract Perdition" is a masterful album that is at once dark, dissonant, and atmospheric. Having developed such good songwriting skills, they don't need to rely too much on abstractness or dissonance to get attention; while they navigate similar labyrinthine paths, they do so in an unhurried manner, allowing the riffs to create their own hypnotic crescendo. It is easy to get lost in their world swirling with mesmerizing, dissonant-edged riffs and that is probably the best way to listen to their music - to get immersed in it, just because there is so much in there to absorb. Even then, it will require multiple experiences for the arcane concepts to be fully grasped. Every song is a monolith, outwardly similar but each offering its own twisted interpretation without losing consistency. Undersave may have just come up with a masterpiece with this one, rivalling if not surpassing not only their own albums but also those by the other luminaries in the style.
Line up
Nuno Braz - Vocals, Guitars
Renato Laia - Bass
Pedro Pereira - Drums
André Carvalho - Guitars
Mixed and Mastered by Diogo Santana at Noise Portrait Recordings
Artwork by Belial NecroArts (Hierarchies, Perishing)
Track listing
1. Unshakable And Unlimited Levels Of Obsession
2. Unconscious Assimilation...Path To Tangible Reality
3. Effervescent Futile Thoughts Of A Phobic Being
4. Forced Retraumatization...Unlocking Spiritual Illumination
5. Fictitious And Impermanent Self-Refinement
6. Fathomless Contempt Nourished By Unrealistic Predictions
7. Narcissistic Supreme Alienation
Official release date - October 10th, 2025
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Kunal Choksi (label owner) Transcending Obscurity
GRENOUER- „DOWNTOWN DREAM”
For
Fans of:
Fear Factory, Meshuggah, Devin Townsend, Tesseract, Katatonia, Gojira, Jinjer,
Periphery, In Flames, Industrial Metal, Groove Metal, Progressive Metal, Modern
Metalcore, Djent, Tech Metal, Death Metal, Alternative MetalGRENOUER — Russian Extreme Metal Pioneers Unleash Their Most Ambitious Album Yet, Downtown Dream, A Groundbreaking Fusion of Progressive, Industrial, and Modern Metal.
Formed in 1992 in Perm, Russia, GRENOUER are celebrated pioneers of Russian extreme metal and progressive heavy music. Starting with a potent blend of death metal, death’n’roll, black metal, and thrash metal, they have evolved over three decades into a versatile, forward-thinking force that seamlessly fuses crushing riffs, polyrhythmic grooves, complex time signatures, melodic atmospheres, and industrial soundscapes.
Their early demos and EPs like Death of a Bite (1993) and Fiery Swans (1996) quickly established them as underground legends within the ex-USSR and European metal scenes. The 2000s brought a shift toward more experimental and groove-driven sounds, highlighted by breakthrough albums Try (2007) and Lifelong Days (2008), produced by platinum-selling Anssi Kippo (Children of Bodom, Ensiferum). These releases introduced math metal, industrial metal, groove metal, and progressive metalcore elements that broadened their sonic palette.
From 2013 onwards, GRENOUER embraced a modern melodic metal and progressive rock fusion, releasing critically acclaimed albums Blood on the Face (2013), Unwanted Today (2015)—which scored a perfect 10/10 in Powerplay Magazine—and Ambition 999 (2019). The latter featured the viral hit “Alone in the Dark,” amassing over 30 million YouTube views and solidifying their global presence. Their music has been licensed for video games, featured in major metal publications such as Metal Hammer and Rock Hard, and referenced in comic books and dark fantasy literature, underscoring their cross-media impact.
In 2021, side project Grenouer Inc. celebrated their early death metal roots, while the main band continued to innovate by integrating virtuoso guitar work, shredding solos, soaring clean and harsh vocals, tight rhythm sections, industrial electronics, and complex progressive songwriting.
Now proudly signed to premier American metal label Brutal Records, GRENOUER’s tenth studio album, Downtown Dream, heralds a new chapter of artistic growth and worldwide exposure. This album will resonate strongly with fans of djent, tech metal, industrial grooves, melodic death metal, progressive metalcore, and alternative metal.
Available Worldwide November 21, 2025 | Brutal Records / Digital via The Orchard
Tracklist
A New Word
Downtown Dream
Private Contravention
Twilight Knots
Wrapped In A Shroud
Synthetic Mutagen
Destiny Rust
We Are The World We Deserve
A Foe Within
White Lies
The Intersection
Fronted by charismatic vocalist Andrey Ind, GRENOUER deliver powerful live performances characterized by dynamic intensity, stylistic versatility, and magnetic stage presence. Their extensive touring history across Russia and Europe, combined with their ability to blend groove, industrial, tech, progressive, melodic metal, and atmospheric rock elements, makes them a sought-after act for metal festivals, underground venues, and international heavy music circuits.
Downtown Dream is not just an album it’s a testament to GRENOUER’s relentless evolution and dedication to pushing the boundaries of modern metal.
www.brutalrecords.com
www.grenouer.com
DEHUMAN REIGN – “DAWN OF A MALEFIC DOMINION”
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Mit ihrer neuen Single "CHOKE ON YOUR MISTAKES", vom kommenden Album "IS THERE SALVATION?" (VÖ: 19.09.), legt die aufstrebende Metal Band DARKNESS SURROUNDING den Finger in eine der sensiblen Wunden unserer digitalen Gegenwart: Cancel Culture. Der Track, der am 25.07. mit einem begleitenden Lyric-Video erscheint, richtet sich gegen eine Kultur der öffentlichen Abrechnung, in der Fehlverhalten – ob real oder vermeintlich – sofort und gnadenlos bestraft wird. Oft genügt ein einzelner unbedachter Satz, ein Missverständnis oder ein alter Post, um eine Welle der Empörung auszulösen, die Karrieren und Existenzen wegfegt.
"Mit dem Song wollen wir unsere Wut über die Unart ausdrücken, dass besonders online nur noch darauf gewartet wird, dass irgendjemand einen Fehler macht, damit man sich kollektiv auf denjenigen stürzen kann. Dabei ist egal, ob die Verfehlungen nur Banalitäten sind, der Shitstorm ist meist vernichtend.", kommentiert die Band zur neuen Single.
In "Choke On Your Mistakes" und dem dazugehörigen Musikvideo zeigen Darkness Surrounding ihre Haltung: laut, direkt, eindringlich, musikalisch kompromisslos, mit roher Energie und emotionaler Tiefe. Mit aggressiven Growls und verletzlichen Clean Vocals vertont die Band das Spannungsfeld zwischen Schuld, Überreaktion und öffentlicher Bloßstellung. Musikalisch vereint der Track moderne Metal-Elemente mit einem Thema, das zum Nachdenken anregt: über Moral im Internet, digitale Selbstgerechtigkeit, die Zerrissenheit eines digitalen Zeitalters und die Frage, ob eine Kultur, die schneller verurteilt und keine Fehler mehr verzeiht, wirklich gerecht ist.
"Choke On Your Mistakes" auf Youtube ansehen: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m8IErWNSg04
Am 19. September erscheint das neue Album "Is There Salvation?" – In dem Werk geht es um gesellschaftliche Spannungen, persönliche Kämpfe und die Suche nach Hoffnung, umgesetzt in einer facettenreichen Klanglandschaft aus donnernden Blastbeats, düsteren Riffs, Growls, gefühlvollen Clean Vocals und epischen Soli.
Tracklist1. Is There…
2. Old Minds Go Blind
3. Choke On Your Mistakes
4. Achromantica
5. Virtue’s End
6. Chained Eternally
7. Through History’s Lens
8. Portrait Of Solitude
9. Lethargy
10. …Salvation?
Album "Is There Salvation?" Pre-Save: https://orcd.co/istheresalvation
Darkness Surrounding feiern am 20. September in der börse in ihrer Heimatstadt Wuppertal die Veröffentlichung ihres neuen Albums "Is There Salvation?" mit einer exklusiven Release Show – ein Pflichttermin für alle Fans zeitgenössischer Metal-Sounds zwischen Melodic Death und Metalcore. In lockerer Atmosphäre können Besucher bei einem Drink mit der Band ins Gespräch kommen und auch für kulinarische Kleinigkeiten ist gesorgt. Ab 21:30 Uhr wird es dann laut und intensiv, wenn Darkness Surrounding ihr neues Album in voller Länge live auf der Bühne präsentieren. Im Anschluss an das Konzert dürfen sich alle Gäste auf eine Aftershow-Party freuen – ein perfekter Ausklang für einen besonderen Abend.
DARKNESS SURROUNDING "Is There Salvation?" – Release Show
Wann: 20.09.2025, ab 20:00 Uhr
Wo: die börse (Wolkenburg 100, 42119 Wuppertal)
VVK-Tickets: 15 Euro / Abendkasse: 20 Euro
Tickets gibt’s hier: https://www.wuppertal-live.de/587439
Über Darkness Surrounding
Die musikalische Reise von Darkness Surrounding begann bereits zu Schulzeiten – damals noch stark vom klassischen Melodic Death Metal geprägt. Seit 2024 ist die Band in ihrer aktuellen Besetzung aktiv: Mit Tim Dau an den Growls und Kassandra "Kessi" von Bajgar, die sowohl mit ihrer Stimme als auch an der Gitarre überzeugt, bringt das Quintett neue klangliche Facetten in das gemeinsame Schaffen. Komplett wird die Formation durch Gründungsmitglied Leonard Pott an den Drums, Simon Adolf an der Lead-Gitarre und Nico Schubert am Bass. Durch Kessis Clean Vocals ist der Sound der Band vielschichtiger denn je.
Inspiriert von Szenegrößen wie Avenged Sevenfold, Trivium, Gojira, Sylosis und Bleed From Within, schaffen Darkness Surrounding ihren ganz eigenen Stil – melodisch, treibend und mit einem natürlichen Klangbild, das live wie im Studio überzeugt.
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Noch ziemlich berauscht vom krassen Erfolg der ersten Albumsingle “WINDS OF TIME”, enthüllen WINGS OF STEEL nun erneut eine wahre Perle des Old-School-Heavy-Metal, bei der sie ihre einzigartige Fähigkeit beweisen, sowohl das klangliche als auch das ästhetische Metal-Flair der späten 70er und frühen 80er Jahre authentisch einzufangen.
Begleitet von einem Musikvideo, das uns in die glorreiche Zeit von MTV zurückbringt, liefert “WE RISE” großen Sound und eine kraftvolle Aussage – zusammengeschmiedet, um Herz und Seele eines jeden Classic-Metal-Fans tief zu berühren.
Die Band selbst sagt über ihr neues Video: “Das Stück ist die klangliche und visuelle Repräsentation unserer alltäglichen Gedanken, denn es bezieht sich darauf, Frieden und Stärke durch Verbundenheit zu erreichen. Diese Message und unser moderner und doch zugleich traditioneller Sound nehmen euch mit auf eine epische Arena-Rock-Reise der alten Schule, die eure Stimmung in echter Rock’n’Roll-Manier erheben wird.”
“We Rise” ist die zweite Single des von Fans heiß erwarteten zweiten Studioalbums “WINDS OF TIME”, welches am 17. Oktober 2025 weltweit erscheinen wird. Die Scheibe ist bereits auf CD und Vinyl vorbestellbar, in den Vereinigten Staaten direkt über die Website der Band und in Europa bei High Roller Records.
Über Wings of Steel
Wings of Steel ist eine Heavy-Metal/Hardrock-Band aus Los Angeles, die 2019 von Sänger Leo Unnermark und Gitarrist Parker Halub gegründet wurde.
Der Sound der Band ist primär im Old-School-Stil des Hardrock und Heavy Metal der 70er und 80er Jahre verwurzelt und lässt sich als epische sowie einzigartige Mischung dieser klassischen Stile beschreiben. Unnermarks bluesiger Touch und sein dynamisch-kraftvolles Stimmregister, gepaart mit Halubs bombastischen Riffs und ausdrucksstarken Soli, vereinen sich zu einem unverwechselbaren und kraftvollen Sound, auf den Fans von Hardrock und Heavy Metal gewartet haben.
2022 veröffentlichte die Band ihre Debüt-EP “Wings of Steel”, die sie schnell zu einer ernstzunehmenden Größe in der Underground-Heavy-Metal-Szene machte. Aufbauend auf diesem Erfolg veröffentlichte die Band im darauffolgenden Jahr ihr erstes Album “Gates of Twilight” (2023), das von vielen als eines der besten Heavy-Metal-Alben der letzten Jahre angesehen wird.
Wings of Steel starteten im Frühjahr 2024 ihre erste Europatournee, auf der sie für ihre energiegeladenen Live-Auftritte auf dem gleichen hohen Niveau wie auf ihren Studioveröffentlichungen gelobt wurden. Die Energie ihrer Live-Shows wurde auf ihrem Live-Album “Live in France” (2024) eingefangen und hervorgehoben.
Am 13. Juni 2025 enthüllte die Band “Winds of Time”, ihre bislang ambitionierteste Single und ihr anspruchsvollstes Projekt. “Winds of Time” ist ein gigantischer Track mit einem über 10-minütigen Musikvideo. Mit dieser Single demonstriert die Band ihre einzigartige Stellung sowie ihren unverwechselbaren Sound in der aktuellen Heavy-Metal-Szene.
Bis heute haben Wings of Steel über ein Dutzend Shows in den USA und Europa gespielt, darunter Auftritte bei renommierten Festivals und an legendären Veranstaltungsorten wie dem Heavy Week-end, dem Rock Hard Festival, dem Whisky-A-Go-Go, dem Keep It True Festival, dem Up the Hammers Festival und mehr.
FLIGHT OVER EUROPE TOUR ‘25
Jetzt schon die ersten Tracks des kommenden Albums live erleben!
Tickets gibt es hier: https://wingsofsteelband.com/
14. Juni - Iron Fest Open Air, Gries DE
20. Juni - Soundcheck One, Waldbronn DE
21. Juni - Sonnenkeller, Balingen DE
3. Juli - Escape, Wien AT
5. Juli - Rock’n’Roll Club Rho, Milan IT
11. Juli - Pod Minoga, Poznan PL
12. Juli - VooDoo Club, Warschau PL
15. Juli - On the Rox, Helsinki FI
16. JulI - Nirvana, Turku FI
25. Juli - Headbangers Open Air, Brande-Hörnerkirchen DE
13. Sep - Pyrenean Warriors Open Air, Torreilles FR
17. Sep - The Godfather, Madrid ES
26. Sep - DVG Club, Kortrijk BE
27. Sep - Sound Dog, Breda NL
3. Okt - R.I.M. Festival, Haigerloch DE
4. Okt - Keep It True Rising, Würzburg DE
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After the release of Floating, it's good to see another death metal band on our label getting acclaim for attempting to do something innovative with the style. Floridian band Haxprocess are playing a progressive form of thrash-tinged death metal with engrossing songs averaging 10 minutes. The best part is, despite it all, their music remains as heavy as the moons of Saturn. It's out now and you can stream it in full at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PdDxBWJps9w
HAXPROCESS – “BEYOND WHAT EYES CAN SEE”
For
fans of : Morbid
Angel, Blood Incantation, The Chasm, Immolation, Atvm, Atheist, Felgrave, TyphonianHaxprocess are playing incredibly heavy death metal music - leaden, thick and dark, and are somehow attempting to go progressive wielding that sound. It's like Morbid Angel covering The Chasm songs under the influence of Blood Incantation. This is but a vague comparison just to get some idea of what this ambitious band is trying to do over here. It's death metal through-and-through but they're doing so much with it, it would bring a tear to any classic fan of the genre. They insist on having only epic songs averaging 10 minutes; the album has only four songs and it lasts for just as long as a normal album would. The music however is relentless in its barrage of gargantuan otherworldly riffs, what with the ever-changing patterns and combinations, albeit delivered in a comfortable pace so that everything can be registered for posterity. It's an album that can withstand endless listens, offer everything a death metal fan would want and yet do so much more than an average album would because of their constantly evolving music that manages to remain engrossing as well. This is as epic as a death metal album can possibly get without letting go of any of the heaviness that's an inherent part of the band's sound over here.
Line up
Lothar Mallea - Guitar and vocals
Shane Williamson - Guitar
Davis Leader - Bass
Adam Robinson - Drums
Artwork by Juanjo Castellano (Ritual Fog, Typhonian)
Track listing
1. Where Even Stars Die
2. The Confines of the Flesh
3. Thy Inner Demon Seed
4. Sepulchral Void
Release date - July 25th, 2025
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Kunal Choksi Label owner Transcending Obscurity Mumbai, India
London (UK) - Blackened Death Metallers, CULT BURIAL, in partnership with No Clean Singing, have premiered "BESEECH," the second single from forthcoming album, COLLAPSE OF PATTERN, REVERENCE OF DUST. Stream it at the link that follows!
https://www.nocleansinging.com/2025/07/23/an-ncs-premiere-cult-burial-beseech/
In other recent news, Cult Burial has announced that Blastbeats Vinyl will be the exclusive U.S. distributor for the vinyl LP variants of Collapse of Pattern, Reverence of Dust! The LPs will be available for purchase in the U.S. on September 5, the album's official release date.
Collapse of Pattern, Reverence of Dust is a record about erosion — of structures, of certainty, of meaning. Across eight tracks, Cult Burial tears through the frameworks we cling to, carving out something that sits between aggression and despair, weight and absence. The music is dense and layered, yet unafraid of space; at times claustrophobic, at others stripped to bare wire and exposed edge.
Cult Burial's music is a confluence of black, death, and doom metal, characterized by dissonant guitar work, relentless drumming, and guttural vocals. Their compositions often explore themes of existentialism, decay, and the human psyche, creating a soundscape that is both oppressive and thought-provoking.
Despite being a relatively new entity, Cult Burial has garnered attention from various metal publications and blogs, earning praise for their authentic approach to extreme metal and their ability to evoke a profound emotional response through their music.
Following two highly regarded albums, Cult Burial's forthcoming third release is unquestionably its finest work to date.
Cult Burial will release Collapse of Pattern, Reverence of Dust, September 5, on digital, CD, and vinyl formats.
Track
Listing:1. Vincula
2. Collapse
3. Aether
4. Mire
5, Enthrall
6. Beseech
7. Vestige
8. Seethe
Credits:
Mixed by Greg Dawson at BWC Studios.
Mastered by Brad Boatright at Audiosiege.
Artwork by Legerdemain.
Pre-order: https://cultburial.bandcamp.com/album/collapse-of-pattern-reverence-of-dust
Guitarist Jaakko Hautamäki comments:
"Joni pondered the matter long and hard: Would anyone notice if he added some melody and triplets for Pepe? Pepe noticed the wrongdoing, but the new armchair was far too comfortable to get up from. Joni performed his secret rituals, pulled out the best lead section from his sleeve, and in his usual sadistic fashion, placed it only once at the end of the track. “It can’t only come once!” Everyone agreed – we were left yearning for a climax worthy of the end of the album. After hundreds of consultants were discussed with, nevertheless the solution was spontaneously invented in the studio: “Just throw in some double bass or something to make it last longer.” Tuomo could not believe his ears when he got the finished work on his desk. It was too soft and honeyed; it lacked coldness and mechanicalness completely. This was immediately corrected by adding icy echoes and scooped frequency curves. Niko approved the changes."
Listen to Forsaken Brigade on streaming services: https://push.fm/fl/progeny-of-sun-forsaken
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.
Watch Penance music video: https://youtu.be/RYQIPCZ1Q-8
Watch Decimation music video: https://youtu.be/wkHkjAk8a3E
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
Line-up:
Niko Aromaa - Vocals
Jaakko Hautamäki - Guitar
Joni Kiviniemi - Guitar
Tuomo Tolkki - Bass
Juha Peura – Drums
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Brazilian
hardcore/thrash agitators NADA have released the
official music video for “BLACK BODIES BLEEDS”, taken from
their searing new album ENTROPIA, out now via Wormholedeath.Shot in the stark intimacy of the band’s rehearsal space, the video is unfiltered and defiant—a sonic warcry against a reality shaped by institutionalized violence, rising fascism, and denialism tearing at the fabric of Brazilian society.
“Black Bodies Bleeds” is NADA at full force: a visceral blend of razor-sharp riffs, relentless rhythm, and bilingual lyrics that cut deep into themes of racism, state brutality, and social neglect. It's not just music—it's resistance. With each line and breakdown, NADA dismantles the narrative that marginalizes Black and poor communities, delivering a fierce testament to those caught in the crossfire.
Stream Entropia: https://orcd.co/entropiaalbum
www.youtube.com/@nadacrossover
https://nadathrashcrossover.bandcamp.com/album/entropia
NADA’s Entropia—where hardcore/thrash metal becomes a survival tactic.
Label: Comatose MusicRelease date: august 8th 2025
Genre: Technical Brutal Death Metal
For fans of: Cannibal Corpse | Deeds Of Flesh |In Asymmetry | Incinerate
In his ravenous pursuit of the essence of wickedness he has incinerated even the cold ashes of his empathy and become a scientist, an artist, in his dedication to the instigation of absolute despair in others. With his soulless yet remarkably creative invention he has invoked revelatory levels of agony and raging flames of torment beyond imagining. He has meticulously aroused states of being in his subjects wherein the memory of mere pain becomes a dream, an unattainable nirvana. And with each bloody step along his path he calls out to the powers he reveres – notice me, elevate me, transform me – but as yet, they remain silent.
Darren Cesca, drummer with Goratory, Eschaton and previously Deeds Of Flesh, has returned with the second album from his unconscionably brutal solo project, Cytolysis. Surge Of Cruelty is constructed from eleven sonic acts of torture, where twisted technicality and methodical precision collide with frenzied explosions of fury and unnerving alien atmospheres. From the psychotic dissection of opening gambit, ‘Your Slow Demise’, the listener is led ever deeper into an inescapable labyrinth of terror. An arcane aura bleeds through the cracks between the devilish riffs of the title track, ‘Surge Of Cruelty’, while ‘A Blood Soaked Offering’, featuring a shockingly inhuman guest vocal performance from Brian Forgue (Syphilic etc), is relentless, merciless in its stabbing assault. Forgue is not the only guest vocalist, with throat ripping contributions also being made by Adam Mason of Goratory, Mac Smith of Apogean and Eschaton and Flo Butcher of Tortured and Vile infamy. Perhaps the most intense and scarring track though is delivered by Cesca alone; saved til last ‘Hung From The Rafters’ ensures that an indelible mark is left on the consciousness, a wound that will never heal, suppurating in the mind through every passing day.
Surge Of Cruelty was also mixed and mastered by Darren Cesca – a role he has fulfilled for the likes of In Asymmetry, Pillory and Goratory – and the overwhelming force, intricate riffs and deep, destructive bass tones have been captured perfectly. Adorned in the hypnotically horrifying artwork of Vladimir Cebakov (Six Feet Under, 1914, DeadHead etc), that taps directly into the vein of vicious indifference that pulses beneath the cold skin of Surge Of Cruelty, this second barbaric testament from Cytolysis will be unleashed by Comatose Music on August 8th. Prepare to be flattened by this shuddering juggernaut of torment!
Line-up:
Darren Cesca – all music and vocals
guest vocals on:-
Devout Sacrifice by Mac Smith
A Blood-Soaked Offering by Brian Forgue
Tortured Flesh by Adam Mason
Mark of the Demons by Flo Butcher
https://www.comatosemusic.com/
https://www.facebook.com/darren.cesca
Hearken, ye unbound! Behold the triumphant return of PROSCRIPTION’S infernal amalgam of Finno-American blackened death metal. DESOLATE DIVINE merges primal repugnancy with hypnotic songcraft, balancing a calculated, multi-layered offensive with the chaos of a bloodthirsty berserker charge.
With grand ambitions for their debut, Conduit stifled by the pandemic, Desolate Divine emerges to reveal PROSCRIPTION's terrifying true form. “At least half of Conduit was written even before a full lineup was gathered. So, when I was writing, maybe I subconsciously had these shackles and speed limits or whatever," professes Christbutcher (guitar, vocals). “But when the inspiration came for Desolate Divine, I had a much better understanding of what PROSCRIPTION had become and where to go from there.”
The opening track from Desolate Divine is now streaming. Listen to "Gleam of the Morningstar" at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gzW4fe12t4Q
Dark Descent Records will unleash Desolate Divine on August 29. Pre-orders for the CD, vinyl, cassette, and digital editions of the album are available at:
www.darkdescentrecords.com/shop
www.ddmsuo.eu
Tracklist:1. Gleam of the Morningstar
2. Bleed the Whore Again
3. Entreaty of the Very End
4. The Midnight God
5. Behold a Phosphorescent Dawn
6. Heave Ho Ye Igneous Leviathan
7. Desolate Divine
8. The Great Deceiver
9. Not but Dust
PROSCRIPTION’s completed line-up is a formidable force, boasting members from such deathly acts as Maveth and Lantern, among many others. Said collective experience is instantly evident on Desolate Divine, showcasing exceptional musicianship and relentless, professional execution.
As with their debut, visual artist Sam Araya was summoned to translate the album’s sonic despair into a visual hellscape. “I had a long-time theme of some devout soul who presumably ascends to the heavens, only to find not but dust. No gates, no choirs, not even ruins or a war-torn paradise … just desolation and cold nothingness. The cover is this Behemoth of woe, in a sense, residing in this bleak sandstorm where perhaps the heavens may have been. And a single flame to attract these wandering souls who, once they touch its warmth, become the very dust that feeds the sandstorm.”
True to Christbutcher’s prolific output since his relocation to Finland, Desolate Divine was recorded by Kalle Laanto (Cryptborn, Tramalizer) at Sonic Violence studio in Varkaus; then mixed and mastered by Dave Otero at Denver’s Flatline Studios. Artwork by Artem Grigoriev (vinyl) and Samuel Araya (CD).
*Artwork depicted above is of the vinyl artwork.
PROSCRIPTION is:
ChristButcher - Guitar/Vocals
Cruciatus - Lead Guitar
Apep - Bass/Vocals
M.K. - Drums
www.darkdescentrecords.com
https://www.facebook.com/ProscriptionHorde/
OBEY THE SICKNESS WITHIN THE FLESH AND WITNESS THE CARNAGE YOURSELF... Finnish death metal force MALFORMED have unleashed debut full-length album, CONFINEMENT OF FLESH, on U.S. label Dark Descent Records and European label Extremely Rotten Productions. The album is available on LP, CD, cassette, and digital formats.
Confinement of Flesh is a violent blend of classic American death metal—characterized by the brutality and musicianship of the genre's originators—mixed with the gloominess of their Finnish contemporaries. MALFORMED draws influence from the eerie atmosphere that early Finnish death metal bands established and made a hallmark of the national scene.
From heavy grooves to frenzied blast beats, Confinement of Flesh pushes their sound even further. It's a more refined and mature continuation of their earlier work, sure to satisfy existing fans and attract new ones. The album was recorded by MALFORMED, produced and engineered by Felix Pennanen (Disguised Malignance), and mastered to perfection by Lasse at Ballade Studios.
Purchase/Stream:
https://darkdescentrecords.bandcamp.com/album/confinement-of-flesh
https://malformed-fin.bandcamp.com/album/confinement-of-flesh
Track
Listing:1. Within the Flesh
2. Confinement of Terror
3. Obscure Walls from Beyond
4. Abnormal Eulogy
5. Eyes Torn Out
6. Depredate the Divine
7. Return of the Plague
8. Shattered Illusion
9. The Incoming Rapture
Confinement of Flesh features an ominous cover painting by Icelandic artist Skadvaldur, offering a perfect visual representation of the darkness found within the album's sound. This highly anticipated debut cements MALFORMED as one of the most promising bands in today’s death metal scene.
The album was recorded by MALFORMED, produced and engineered by Felix Pennanen (Disguised Malignance), and mastered by Lasse at Ballade Studios.
Formed in 2022 in the Finnish capital of Helsinki, MALFORMED released their debut demo Uncontrollable Malformity, digitally that same year. It was later picked up for physical release by U.S. record label Rotted Life and distributed worldwide. The demo also led to a record deal and a follow-up EP with Danish underground death metal label Extremely Rotten Productions. The Gathering of Souls, released in 2023, further expanded the band's international reach and led to several shows outside of Finland.
MALFORMED is:
Eetu Hyvönen - Lead Vocals & Guitars
Akseli Lindroos - Guitar
Pauli Niemi - Bass & Vocals
Jani Seppi - Drums
www.darkdescentrecord.com
www.extremelyrottenprod.com
www.malformeddm.bandcamp.com
www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088862900983
The infamous sound of Nekro Cvlt Desecration takes on a voracious devastation, full of darkness in the chaos that mercilessly invades the bowels of the underworld of darkness with possessed rhythms, where satanic proclamations and abominable prophecies are vomited.
The new album that Nekro Cvlt Desecration presents to us is decomposed with ten hymns that take us into an hellish journey to the depths of darkness, where the trumpets of the Luciferian archangels will guide us to the altar soaked with the blood spilled in this blasphemous ritual and where the death will reap the cursed believers with its impure sickle ready to decapitate the biblical creatures before they are immolated in the infernal flames.
This cursed witchcraft cult will be presented by Murder Records in the CD and Cassette formats with official distribution in the European Division by Hellstore Europe, in the North American Devision by Southern Soundclash Records and Guts & Blood Records and in South America, the official distribution will be assumed by Nekro Cvlt Desecration.
Tracklist:01 - Purification In The Witchcraft Flames
02 - Ancient Voices From The Graves
03 - Spell Of Necromancy... Buried Alive In Darkness
04 - Cvlt To Kaos & Blasphemy
05 - Arsenic Angels
06 - Witching Possession
07 - Into The Coven / True Pestilential Force
08 - Altares De Sangre Y Muerte
09 - Antichristian Black Metal Reaper Mmxxv
10 - Sabatorical Abomination
Line-Up:
Seth Nekromancer (Voices)
Nashgot (Lead and Rhythm Guitars)
Ereshkigal (Bass)
Goat Destruktor (Drums and Choirs)
morbidblackblood@gmail.com
https://nekrocvltdesecration.bandcamp.com/
Recordings from late December 2024 to April 2025, Recording, mixed and mastering by Gregorio Kochian
Buenos Aires Argentina
Cover Art by Darkpen Illustrations.
CD Design & Layout made by Fijimermaid Productions.
Cassette Design & Layout made by Alemão and Danihell Slaughter.
Photography by Gabriela Fernandez "Thunder PH"
Intro "Purification in the Witchcraft Flames" by Fran Goya.
Violins Into the Coven by Pilar Goya, arrangements by Fran Goya.
Music Nekro Cvlt Desecration.
All lyrics Seth Nekromancer.
Photo editing by Ereshkigal.
Cassette Limited to 100 copies.
CD Limited to 300 copies.
HELLPACK CD + CASSETTE.
Official Distribution by HELLSTORE EUROPE
info@murder-records.eu
www.murder-records.eu
Label: Brutal MindRelease date: 25 July '25
Obvurt were formed in Quebec, Canada by guitarist Philippe Drouin and from the beginning the band’s purpose was to challenge preconceptions, to push boundaries and to take death metal into previously unexplored territories. Combining exceptional musicianship with equally exceptional song craft the band have been able to carve out sonic edifices of rare power and hypnotic atmosphere. Their live performances are breathtaking and their 2022 debut album, ec was afforded international critical acclaim – with Distorted Sound Magazine noting, “there is enough technicality to impress and even astound, without ever feeling unnecessary or forced as so many have before” and predicting that Obvurt possessed everything they needed for “domination of the tech-death landscape”.
The second Obvurt album, An Alternate Dimension, will soon be upon us, but first there is the matter of the first single to be taken from its trove of treasures – ‘Hold On To Hope’. Philippe Drouin performs the new single on a Dean Custom Michael Angelo Batio ‘Burnt’ double guitar. It’s an incredible, impossible looking instrument which Philippe plays with stunning mastery. However, whilst the wild guitar and the technical ability on display are the first things that grab your attention about ‘Hold On To Hope’, it’s the qualities of song writing and musicality that leave a lasting impression. Inspired by the unbelievable courage and fortitude of guitar maestro Jason Becker, who has lived with Lou Gehrig's disease for more than thirty years, yet still finds ways to be creative, to compose and to record, ‘Hold On To Hope’ is a testament to perseverance and the power of the human will. It’s an intricate but eminently listenable piece, with its twisting, turning, interweaving guitar patterns and melodies creating a web of remarkable beauty. With this track Obvurt show how heavy, intense music can also be hugely uplifting.
A video for ‘Hold On To Hope’ is available now, filmed by Louis-Martin Laberge, which captures Philippe performing the song on his double guitar amongst the fallen autumn leaves. It’s a poignant image, filmed in fading light at the dying of the year…but the hope of spring to follow is always there.
Look for the new album, An Alternate Dimension soon on Brutal Mind.
Current Line up:
Philippe Drouin - Guitars/Vocals
Enzo Roussel – Bass
Drums on ‘Hold On To Hope’ performed by Dany Araya
https://brutal-mind.com/
https://brutalmind.bandcamp.com/
https://www.facebook.com/Obvurt
Saarni Records to release VERET 2xEP 15.08.2025
The physical manifestation of the 2nd and 3rd EP’s of VERET is ascending 15.08.2025 in the form of a limited Digipak CD, which includes the 2024 EP ”Metal Beyond Mercy” (previously streaming only) with 2025 EP ”Diabolus Sylvarum” (previously unreleased) into a cohesive package.
VERET: Metal of Death FinlandSAARNI RECORDS: Independent Record Label since 2016, focusing on music with uncompromising attitude and artistic vision on the forefront.
Artworks: Sebastian Frigerio
Metal Beyond Mercy / Diabolus Sylvarum
1. Death's Metal
2. Curse of the Priest's Skull
3. Axehammer
4. Demon in Slumber
5. Duke Alocer
6. Throne of Thorns
7. Incantation of Inner Beast
8. Diabolus Sylvarum
https://saarnimusic.com
https://saarnimusic.com/saarnirecords.html
https://veret666.bandcamp.com/
Finnish
speed metal band ARCHED FIRE released a new DEMOLITION
single!Arched Fire return with a new single called “Demolition”. With two
acclaimed albums – Remote Control (2021) and Trust
Betrayal (2024) – and a bunch of blistering singles under their belt, the
Finnish metalheads are known for mixing old-school metal with meaningful
lyrics. The single is released in cooperation with Finnish Inverse Records on
July 22nd 2025.Watch Demolition lyric video: https://youtu.be/JmAXhdZ1mR0
“The riffs are in the vein of the late 80s speed/thrash wave, the more melodic side of it, to be exact. There’s also a nod to the Dead Boys, to add some punk rock in it”, says Ari, the rhythm guitarist.
Kristian, the lead vocalist in Arched Fire, says the song is inspired by the history of Downtown Los Angeles Skid Row, but that the theme is valid in today's city planning as well:
“It’s about dealing with poverty in the cities. In some cases, ableist and hostile architecture along with segregation are used to control people. Removing the slum does not remove the causes of the slum. But clearing forests to make space for new houses is worse than the demolition of unsafe houses. Demolition and rebuilding boost the economy as jobs are created …but who’s buying?”
“Funnily enough, I didn’t know he was inspired by downtown LA when I decided to re-use a riff from an old Arched Fire song called ’Downtown City’ in the middle part”, adds Ari, “but, hey, if the shoe fits…”
“Demolition” was recorded with a temporary line-up. The drummer here is Fabio Alessandrini (Annihilator, etc), and Greek guitarist called Seva did the leads.
Listen to 'Demolition' single on streaming services: https://push.fm/fl/arched-fire-demolition
Line-up:
Kristian Herkman: vocals
Ari Väntänen: guitar
Mika Rytilahti: bass
Seva: lead guitar
Fabio Alessandrini: drums
https://archedfire.co
https://www.facebook.com/OfficialArchedFire
Horror Pain Gore Death Productions presents the new underground metal and underground wrestling compilation: RPW King Of The Kill 3! Ruthless Pro Wrestling (RPW) is the hottest independent promotion in the world of Deathmatch Wrestling, and on August 23rd, 2025, eight ruthless competitors will battle to become this year's King Of The Kill champion:
Shlak
Jack Harrop
Masada
Iceman
Nick Gage
Eric Ryan
Hoodfoot
Eric Dillinger
Dale Patricks
To celebrate this epic Deathmatch tournament, HPGD unleashes this compilation featuring 60+ minutes of vicious underground metal from 20 different artists on the roster:
Elbow Deep
Ancestor Of Kaos
Organ Dealer
Bocc
Red Brick
Lesch-Nyhan
The Crippler
Mutilatred
Putrascension
Mausoleum
Cocaine Culture
Mudshow
King
Matsunaga Was Right
Road Pig
Moons
Come Mierda
Kosuke Hashida
Mental Funeral
L.M.I.
RPW’s King Of The Kill 3 Tournament takes place on August 23rd, 2025, at Loose Cannons MC Clubhouse in Maybee, MI
You can also watch King Of The Kill 3 live via https://independentwrestling.tv
Listen to the single "Ruthless" by Elbow Deep at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PxrV-YJ1OtY
Pre-order the CD for only $10 at https://shop.horrorpaingoredeath.com/products/rpw-king-of-the-kill-3-cd
Pre-order the Digital Download for only $6.66 at https://hpgd.bandcamp.com/album/king-of-the-kill-3
Tracklisting:1. ELBOW DEEP - Ruthless
2. ANCESTOR OF KAOS - Death By Hanging
3. ORGAN DEALER - KPC-OXA48
4. BOCC - Santa Eulalia
5. RED BRICK - Asphalt
6. LESCH-NYHAN - Puke
7. THE CRIPPLER - Human Offals
8. MUTILATRED - Everyone's Doing Shitty
9. PUTRASCENSION - Stillness
10. MAUSOLEUM - Intense Mortification
11. COCAINE CULTURE - Lifeless Endeavor
12. MUDSHOW - Villain
13. KING - Death's Cold Wind
14. MATSUNAGA WAS RIGHT - It's Still Real To Me Dammit
15. ROAD PIG - Ancient Noise
16. MOONS - Black Ribbon
17. COME MIERDA - War On Children
18. KOSUKE HASHIDA - Legitimate Murder
19. MENTAL FUNERAL - Twisted Mass Of Burnt Decay
20. L.M.I. - Damage Chain
www.youtube.com/user/horrorpaingoredeath/videos
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For fans of : Anthrax, D.R.I., Exodus, Motorhead, Municipal Waste, Obituary, Overkill, Pantera, Slayer, and Toxic Holocaust.
Need proof? Check out the official music video for the album's lead single, "Every Fucking Day." Watch now at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=czTuDBWILJ8
Metalithic is set for release on September 27 on ShredHead Records.
DEGRAVE will mark the release of Metalithic with a CD Release show at Rose Music Hall in Columbia, MO. Support will come from Orphan Source and Soul Terminus.
Tracklist:1) Usurper of Flame
2) Sing the Body Electric
3) Every Fucking Day
4) Lockdown
5) Abort the Court
6) Living In A Smokescreen
7) Ignis Accendere
8) Burn Up the Sky
9) Death Is
Metalithic was produced by Chad Brown and DEGRAVE. The album was recorded by Conrad Hildebrand at Five Turn Production Studios, and mixed and mastered by John Breeden of Johnny DCat Entertainment.
Formed in 2016, DEGRAVE is an intense four-piece metal act schooled by metal masters of the past. The band showcases a highly-crafted musical skill with originality, and not accompanied by any pretentious attitude. Thrash or be thrashed!
Line-Up:
Clyde Daniels - Guitars, Vocals
Dylan Volmert - Guitars, Vocals
Isaiah "Cliff" Curtis - Bass
Caleb Bethel - Drums
https://www.facebook.com/degravethrash
AZELL – “ASTRALIS”
Label: Rottweiler RecordsRelease date: october 17th 2025
Genre: Space Sludge
For fans of: Conan | Bongripper | Rwake | Primitive Man
Hailing from Louisville, Kentucky Azell are a two piece band who have been conjuring up the heaviest sounds imaginable since 2022. Combining dark, sci-fi stories with monolithic doom and a raw, corrosive aesthetic they have forged their own sound – space sludge – standing apart in the crowded underground extreme music scene. Their debut album, Death Control, hit with seismic impact in 2024, garnering critical acclaim from around the globe, with Ave Noctum declaring it “a dense, aggressive, and spellbindingly innovative body of work” that boded well for the future. Well, that future has now arrived, in the form of the second Azell album, Astralis and all the critics’ hopes and expectations have been fulfilled and surpassed.
In Azell’s typically ambitious and imaginative style, Astralis is a concept album, one that will be accompanied by a novella – described by the band as “a throwback to the pulp fiction novels of the early 20th century” – with each chapter of the novella being represented by a song from the album. The opening chapter is available now for fans who pick up the first single from Astralis, ‘From The Womb Of Oblivion’ via Bandcamp. And that first single and opening track is an incredible introduction to what Azell have achieved with this new album. It’s a fall into yawning chasms as the bass rattles below vast, languorous, sludge-wall riffs and Courtney Napier delivers an acerbic vocal performance of shocking intensity; raw and venomous, deep and monstrous. There is no let up as Astralis unfolds, the huge riffs keep pounding you down with blow after remorseless, relentless blow and an unearthly atmosphere radiates from each chord. Through the immeasurable, bottomless grooves and cosmic horror of ‘Monolithic Terror’ and the darkly regal ‘When Darkness Unfolds’ – like a coronation procession for undead kings or an interstellar caravan to oblivion – to the staggering ‘Waves Of Remembrance’, like shuddering concrete steeped in an alien sorrow beyond human words to define, Astralis drags you into its black maw and holds you captive, enthralled and consumed. There is no way to argue with the prophecy of doom offered up by ‘The End Is Inevitable’ as it marches in bleak despair to the album’s concluding masterpiece – ‘Time Slows To Nothing’. You can feel the faltering of the hands on the universal clock as they start to rust and the sense of all things winding down in crushing, overwhelming torpor as the band slowly drop the bpm; down, down, down to zero. A burst of saxophone is like a last flicker of life before the absolute end and Astralis leaves you speechless. Stunned.
Mixed and mastered by the band’s own David Napier, Astralis sounds superb. The weight of the drums, the thick morass of the guitar riffs, the searing vehemence of the vocals – they’re all captured perfectly. David has also supplied the album’s artwork which visualizes the otherworldly miasma which cloaks this devastating set of songs and the desolation that lies at their heart. Rottweiler Records will unveil the monumental edifice of Astralis on October 17th…the end is nigh.
Line-up:
David Napier - Guitars/Drums/Vocals
Courtney Napier – Bass/Vocals/Drums
https://www.rottweilerrecords.com/
https://www.facebook.com/azell.band
Melbourne-based gore-infested crusty death metal act KÜNTSQUÄD drop the new single "SATANS COCK", the title track from their latest album—now available worldwide via Wormholedeath Records.
Stream the single: https://orcd.co/scsingle
True to their no-holds-barred approach, “Satans Cock” is an unfiltered slab of down-tuned ferocity—melding grind-tinged crust with guttural death and searing blackened chaos. This is the new single from their sophomore full-length, a record that both deepens their sonic brutality and sharpens their warped vision.
"Satans Cock" The Album
Following their 2022 self-titled debut, which sold out multiple pressings and carved a cult following across the underground, KÜNTSQUÄD (pronounced Kountskard) double down on everything grotesque, unholy, and deliberately absurd. There are no genre walls here—only a relentless descent into sonic madness.
With the album “Satans Cock”, the band delivers a grotesque yet calculated assault—layering blast-beaten fury, apocalyptic riffs, and sneering satire into a weaponized soundscape for the damned.
Stream the album: https://orcd.co/scalbum
www.youtube.com/@Kuntsquad666
www.facebook.com/kuntsquad666
Swedish horrorpunks LEFT HAND BLACK have unveiled the second single off their upcoming new album "LEFT HAND BLACK 3: DEATH CAN'T KEEP US APART" which will be released via The Circle Music on 22 September in Transparent Blue Vinyl, Digi CD, and Digital formats.
The video to the track “Death Can't Keep Us Apart" was premiered via Punk Rock Theory. Watch it here: https://www.punkrocktheory.com/news/horrorpunks-left-hand-black-unleash-death-cant-keep-us-apart-feat-nim-vind
This chilling new track features a special guest appearance from Nim Vind, who lends his unmistakable vocals and lead guitar prowess to the song.
"We poured our hearts and souls into 'Death Can't Keep Us Apart', and with Nim Vind's incredible contribution, it truly embodies the spirit of this album," says the band. "It’s a powerful track that showcases our evolution while staying true to the horror-punk sound our fans know and love. We're incredibly excited for everyone to finally hear it and see the new video!"
Stream the track via digital platforms: https://thecirclemusic.lnk.to/DCKUA
This latest offering follows the band's previously released single, "Murder on My Mind Again"giving fans another potent taste of what's to come from their third full-length album
The album is available for pre-order via The Circle Music: https://thecirclemusic.gr/product-category/the-circle-releases/?filter_artist-name=left-hand-black
Digital pre-save: https://thecirclemusic.lnk.to/DeathCantKeepUsApart
"Left Hand Black 3: Death Can't Keep Us Apart" was recorded at Welfare Sounds studios in March 2024 by Per Stålberg and Kalle Lilja, who also produced the album alongside the band. The mixing was done by Per Stålberg, Kalle Lilja, and Mario Dahmen, and mastered by Mario Dahmen at Liquid Aether Audio. The album boasts guest appearances from Nim Vind, who lends his vocals and lead guitar prowess to the title track, "Death Can't Keep Us Apart" and Per Stålberg, who contributes guest vocals on "Why Do I Kill Everything I Love". Adding an eerie touch is Mario Dahmen on the organ for "Doomed Romance On A Summer Night".
The striking visual elements of the album are brought to life with layout design by Bernd Gunwald, the cover art by Frank Walls, and atmospheric band photos captured by Ola Åkerborn with assistance from Kyra Fiedler Wretmarks Foto.
The band said: “We’re very proud of this album. We think we’ve succeeded in creating something new with the songs while still maintaining the same red thread as in our previous records. All the guys in the band make outstanding contributions, each leaving their unique mark on the songs. Hans sings better than ever. Anton's rhythmic drumming makes even the dead want to dance, Johan holds the foundation like the pillars of the Brooklyn Bridge, and Jonathan flutters on his guitar like a never-before-seen bird species from the depths of the Amazon.”
Tracklist:1. Murder on my mind again
2. I walk the city
3. Death can´t keep us apart
4. Damned love
5. Wolf's eye
6. Breeding ground for the lost souls
7. Doomed romance on a summer night
8. In the center of my heart
9. All these monsters
10. Six feet under ground
11. Each dawn I die
12. Divided by the pain
13. Why do I kill everything I love
14. Octopussy From Outer Space (Bonus Track)
Formed in the spring of 2019 on an island just outside Gothenburg, Left Hand Black brings together the formidable talents of Hans Hagström and Jonathan Jansson (formerly of The Dead Next Door) with Johan Hansson and Anton Zachrisson (from Overdrive Solution). Their sound is a potent brew of old-school melodic horror punk and rock, drawing inspiration from iconic bands such as Misfits, Ramones and Bad Religion.
Left Hand Black have carved a reputation with their previous releases: their self-titled debut in 2020 via Wolverine Records and their 2022 follow-up, "Lower Than Satan" through Sunny Bastard Records/Sick Taste Records. Now, with "Left Hand Black 3: Death Can't Keep Us Apart" they aim to solidify their position as purveyors of infectious horror-infused punk anthems. As the band have declared: "We prove that we can write hits and are an insanely good live band that takes no prisoners and celebrates a hellish party with you in the graveyard."
https://linktr.ee/thecirclemusic
https://linktr.ee/Lefthandblack
https://www.facebook.com/Lefthandblackhorrorpunk/
Doomish
Black Metal cult act NIHILI LOCUS, the legendary Italian
band, will release their new album titled "SEMPER" on
September 26th. Today NIHILI LOCUS premiere the first single titled "(Grida)
La Notte Eterna".The official video realised by Bruno Blasi can be admired at https://youtu.be/crC6SMSVrtQ
The song, available as digital single too - https://song.link/NLGRIDA - is the band's first new official release after the demos, EP and singles of the '90s. With it NIHILI LOCUS return to their dark greatness characterized by a melancholic pathos embodied in an obscure dark sonorous extremism.
"Semper" is expected to be one of "the next big things" within the Italian Metal scene thanks to a band that has managed to transform the irreparable ravages of time into pure art, making their music simply immortal.
NIHILI LOCUS is finally back! A name, a cult, the history of Italian extreme music.
"Semper" will be released on September 26th.
You can PRE-ORDER it as LP, CD, Tape, Box at: https://t.ly/VLgvZ
https://linktr.ee/mykingdommusic
https://www.facebook.com/nihililocus
Release
date: 18.07.2025Genre : Death/Blackened death metal
Record label/distribution partner: Self released
Unredeemer is a Finnish death metal band formed in 2019. In a world filled with false prophets and promises of redemption—offering an easy way out of pain and trouble—we offer Unredemption!
Unredeem yourself.
Become your own savior. Redemption was sold to you as a way to take responsibility from your hands—but why would you give it away?
By giving it away, you give your life away.
Reject redemption.
Unredeem yourself.
Musically, Unredeemer draws inspiration from classic death metal acts such as Death, Morbid Angel, Carcass and Slayer, with a healthy dose of modern thrash/death acts such as Decapitated, Cattle Decapitation, Amon Amarth and Devil Driver.
So far, the band has released one EP in 2020 titled 4-19-23, and one full-length album, Word Become Flesh, released in 2022.
On July 18th 2025 the band released their new single titled Shame.
SHAME follows a soldier’s growing realization that neither land, nor nation, nor history truly honors the blood he sheds. Told through a grim children’s rhyme counting down bullets like brothers, and the lives lost in the name of nothing. The land he dies for doesn’t care. No flag, no god, no glorious cause—only the final bullet remains, and with it, the truth that the only thing waiting at the end of sacrifice is silence.
Musically SHAME takes a darker turn compared to previous releases.
Lower guitar tuning and heavier use of black/death metal riffs were the perfect choice for such a heavy lyrical theme.
Line up:
Olli Hänninen [Drums]
Sami Lehtonen [Bass]
Pekka Paasikivi [Guitar]
Mika (Nisu) Niskala [Guitar]
Saša Pul [Vocals]
Recording/mixing Harri Hyytiäinen
Mastering studio – Niklas Piispala // Norppa Audio
https://www.youtube.com/@unredeemer
https://www.facebook.com/unredeemer.band
ROY ZAPPIA is the new guitarist for XENOS A.D. and will have the challenging task of replacing Giuseppe “Tiyris” Taormina, who, for personal reasons, has decided to leave the band.
Ignazio Nicastro says: “After five years, several shows, and the release of three fantastic and widely acclaimed albums, XENOS A.D. and Giuseppe Taormina have parted ways. Now is the time to celebrate and welcome Roy Zappia as the new guitarist for XENOS A.D. Roy will have the challenging task of replacing Giuseppe, but due to his experience and his technical and songwriting skills, we are more than sure he will do an excellent job. You will have the chance to see him in action on August 15th on stage at Frantic Fest. Stay Thrash.”
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.
New album details & order: https://t.ly/B3Vrj
https://linktr.ee/mykingdommusic
https://www.facebook.com/xenosa.d.thrash
Perceptions of Reality is more than an album — it’s a deep dive into consciousness, fusing groove and technical death metal with world music textures. Crafted from the distinct voices of each band member, it balances raw intensity with haunting melodies.
The record explores life’s fleeting nature through intricate storytelling and philosophical depth, challenging listeners to question their reality and embrace complexity. With this release, Brinicle breaks new ground, cementing their status as bold innovators in underground metal.
Brinicle's album "Perceptions of Reality" is now available on all digital platforms: https://orcd.co/por
www.youtube.com/@BrinicleMetalBand
www.facebook.com/BrinicleMetal
The third single 'sermon' is released today and it's available on most streaming services: https://push.fm/fl/serpent-god-sermon
The band comments:
”Sermon on blood, sermon on death”
"The song is up-beat and has a bit of threatening and eerie feeling to it. Lots of classic 90’s Swedish metal elements as building blocks. Starts with heavy double kicks and heavy riffing, no questions asked. Backing choirs create ritualistic or religious wibes to the song. Life is a one long and painful ritual after all. “Like an iron mask forged in brimstone, finished in the flames of hellfire.”
Biography:
Serpent God is a band formed 2023 in Iisalmi, Finland. The birth is heavily related to Se, josta ei puhuta -band’s writing process; lots of material were created that didn’t fit in the spectrum of Se, josta ei puhuta. In general, the material was more slow-paced and more eerie. However, the mentioned material was also way too good to be deleted, so therefore another output was needed, so Serpent God was born. Different branches grow from a tree with strong roots. Serpent God has its foundation in extreme metal, but there are also heavy influences from post-rock, doom and smaller splashes of more avantgarde sounds.
Listen to the first single 'repent': https://push.fm/fl/serpent-god-repent
Listen to the second single 'oblivion': https://push.fm/fl/serpent-god-oblivion
Line-up:
Samu Männikkö - Vocals, guitars and keyboards
Juho-Pekka Lappalainen - Bass
Jimi Myöhänen – Drums
https://www.facebook.com/serpentgodband
Purchase
/ Stream:https://endlessdismalmoan.bandcamp.com/album/lord-of-nightmare
https://hessianfirm.bigcartel.com/product/endless-dismal-moan-lord-of-nightmare
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gbriEwmdJao
Hessian Firm released the following statement about the reissue:
"Endless Dismal Moan is the brainchild of Japanese musician Chaos 9 (R.I.P). Embracing the digital production and aesthetics of his era as well as incorporating the suffocating sensation of Japanese horror. Endless Dismal Moan provides a completely twisted take on the very idea of raw black metal that remains unsurpassed to this very day. We have been given permission by a live band member and close associate of Chaos 9 (R.I.P) to reissue this full length album.
Lord of Nightmare is not only aesthetically accomplished, but also innovative and significant within the history of underground music. With Lord of Nightmare, sole member Chaos 9 abandons the melancholic romanticism of early black metal in order to create a masterpiece of contemporary urban horror. The music on this album immerses the listener in a chaotic vortex of visceral despair, evoking the nightmarish visions often found in the Japanese cyberpunk movement. Lord of Nightmare stands as Chaos 9's greatest accomplishment, a culmination of his artistic vision and a terrifying statement within a genre that was slowly repeating itself. It is an essential release for anyone interested in the later developments of black metal, or in truly extreme metal in general."
Track Listing:
1. Thirst for Pleasure
2. I.S.L.N.W.D
3. Griefs
4. Thirst
5. Lord of Nightmare
6. ENDLESS DISMAL MOAN [9 to Death]
Chaos 9 - Vocals, all instruments.
Reissue layout, design by Fe26.
https://linktr.ee/HessianFirm
Dallas (TX) - A storm is brewing. Having just signed to Willowtip Records last year, long-running, atmospheric Blackened Doom quartet, KRIGSGRAV, is now ready to release STORMCALLER, their first album for the label and eighth full-length overall.
Krigsgrav released the following statement about Stormcaller:
"When we started writing the songs that would make up Stormcaller, our intention was to create the most complete Krigsgrav album that took something from every era of the band, while still pushing our sound forward. A culmination of the blackest hues, doomiest of dirges, and most soaring of lead guitars. We think we achieved that, but we also wrote the best album of our career thus far. We trust that when you hear it, you'll agree."
The album's first single and opening track, "Huntress of the Fire Moon," which features vocalist Jens Rydén (Thyrfing, Naglfar), is available now! Listen at at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d1ynS-dbF9Y
Willowtip will release Stormcaller September 19 on CD, gatefold vinyl LP, and digital formats!
Pre-order at the following links:
https://www.willowtip.com/bands/details/krigsgrav.aspx
https://krigsgrav.bandcamp.com/album/stormcaller
Track
Listing:1. Huntress of the Fire Moon (feat. Jens Rydén)
2. Stormcaller
3. Twilight Fell
4. None Shall Remember Your Name
5. Bay of the Barghest
6. The Tonic of Wilderness
7. Ghosts
8. Womb:Death:Dawn
Album Credits:
All songs written, produced, and arranged by Krigsgrav.
Drums recorded by Sam Paquette at S.A.M. Studios.
Mixed and Mastered by Owe Inborr at Wolfthrone Studios.
Additional Engineering by Cody Daniels.
Cover Art by Adam Burke at Nightjar Illustration.
Guest Vocals on "Huntress of the Fire Moon" by Jens Rydén.
Album Layout and Design by Randi Matejowsky.
Line-up:
Justin Coleman - Guitar/Harsh Vocals
David Sikora - Drums/Clean Vocals
Wes Radvansky - Bass
Cody Daniels - Lead Guitar
https://www.willowtip.com/home.aspx
https://www.facebook.com/krigsgrav
FFO: Ulcerate, Alcest, Dark Castle, Isahn, Asagraum, Humanity’s Last Breath
Click to stream on your preferred platform below!
https://hellir.bandcamp.com/track/ishimura
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=32pYbrH2_3Y
Hollow Moon: Precursor is the first release in a trilogy of EPs that will collectively comprise the band's first full-length album, Hollow Moon. Hollow Moon: Precursor is an evolution of Hellir’s atmosphere venturing into a broader range of sounds. With everything from extremely heavy break downs, electronic breaks, classical piano, and fusion, there’s a lot of new territory to explore. Or to boldly go where no one has gone before……
Hollow Moon: Precursor will be released on August 22!
The
official video for the EP's first single, "Firespray," is available
at:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DpYIH0d_owYIn describing "Firespray" for Invisible Oranges' video premiere this past May, Rhys Williams writes: "The song itself bobs back and forth from black metal into straight-up death-doom, and comes in strong and heavy with it, knocking the unprepared viewer off-guard with the contrast to the wholesomely whimsical visuals."
Track Listing:
1. Ishimura
2. Firespray
3. Spiral
4. Below
Credits:
Drums: Dylan Webb.
Guitar solo in "Spiral:" Harlon McCargar.
All other music, lyrics, engineering, mixing, mastering: Daniel Shaneyfelt.
Artwork: Harlon McCargar.
Bio:
Hellir was founded in 2023 as a solo project by Daniel Shaneyfelt as a way to experiment with ideas that didn’t suit other projects. He released the first Hellir record Wheel of Ghosts in 2024, which blends elements of black metal, 80s synth pop, vapor wave, thall, and cinematic music.
Soon after recording Wheel of Ghosts, Hellir welcomed Dylan Webb on drums, helping push the duo’s sound into heavier and more
technical territory.
Hellir translates to "Cave" in the Old Norse language.
https://linktr.ee/_hellir
Stream "Delivered from Sin" on your platform of choice at: https://shadows-official.lnk.to/delivered-from-sin
Shadows will unleash Hell with Miseria on August 29! Featuring former members of such notable acts as Visceral Bleeding, The Berzerker, Enshrined and Ominous, the quartet now proudly presents nine songs of unrelenting misanthropy.
"Miseria aims to explore the vast uncaring nothingness and explore the dread of our futile existence. If you are looking for release or redemption you won’t find them here.
The album is unmistakably rooted in the Scandinavian black and death metal but delivers it with its own signature. It is crushing and suffocating but also melodic and solemn."
Track
Listing:1. As Above So Below
2. Lamia
3. Delivered From Sin
4. Nadir (No Consent)
5. Spring Sleepwalker
6. A Seance
7. Mässa XCIV
8. Cycles
9. Unnamed Sorrow
Album Credits:
Recorded by Dejan Milenkovits & Filip Gäddnäs.
Mixed and produced by Dejan Milenkovits & Mathias Lodmalm.
Mastered by Dejan Milenkovits & Mathias Lodmalm.
Session drums by Filip Gäddnäs.
Additional vocals by Mathias Lodmalm.
Guest solo on “Lamia” by Robert Ahrling.
Guest solo on “Delivered From Sin” by Andreas Hedberg.
Album Artwork: Fernando Rojas B. (Abismo Black Arts).
Line-up:
Dejan Milenkovits - Vocals & Guitars
Martin Bermheden - Guitars
Andreas Holm - Bass
Joél Cirera – Drums
Bio:
Shadows is a blackened death metal band comprising members from both Germany and Sweden. Despite being a new addition to the music scene, the band features former members from notable acts such as Visceral Bleeding, The Berzerker, Enshrined and Ominous.
Shadows was established in 2021 by guitarist and vocalist Dejan Milenkovits as a solo project during the pandemic lockdown. What began as a recording of a handful of songs released in early 2022 quickly grew beyond its original intent. Consequently, Finnish session drummer Filip Gäddnäs was recruited to track drums and long-time friend and collaborator Mathias Lodmalm (Cemetary, Sundown) was invited to co-produce a full album.
The album was subsequently recorded during 2024. As the album continued to take shape, it became clear that Shadows had outgrown the confines of a solo project.
In early 2025, the band was expanded to include drummer Joél Cirera and guitarist Martin Bermheden, both of whom were former band members with Dejan Milenkovits from the disbanded death metal band Enshrined. The trio was finally joined by Andreas Holm on bass, completing the permanent lineup.
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DEHUMAN
REIGN - 'DAWN OF A MALEFIC DOMINION'Hello Folks, DEHUMAN REIGN's new album ‘Dawn Of A Malefic Dominion’,which will be released on July 25, 2025 is still availablefor PRE-ORDER in our shop!
For one more week you can purchase the albumat the SPECIAL PRE-ORDER PRICE!
We have the RED VINYL version (limited to 100 copies, incl. patch!) and the TAPE version (limited to 200 copies) for you!
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Enigma is a concept album that chronicles the tragic and immortal love of two vampire women—bound by blood, betrayal, and devotion. It is a gothic love story steeped in myth and moonlight, told across nine long-form tracks that unfold like chapters in a dark epic. The album draws deeply from 90s black metal and gothic metal, yet carves a new identity through elaborate compositions, symphonic elements, layered vocal arrangements, and emotional depth. It rejects modern trends of minimalism, opting instead for grandeur, atmosphere, and unflinching storytelling.
Tracklist1. We Abandon Worldly Pearls
2. Under Moon’s Glance
3. Enigma
4. Secrets Confide
5. Silk & Shadows
6. Eternal Vows of Midnight
7. Cloak of Mind
8. Whispers of Eternity
9. Our Love Ignites
Formed four years ago, ABSCENCE channels the essence of 90s black metal and gothic metal into a modern yet uncompromising sound. Their music is an immersive experience—blending sorrow, fury, and romantic darkness into sprawling compositions that reject the confines of commercial expectation.
At its heart, ABSCENCE is a band devoted to emotional authenticity and artistic freedom. While the modern industry favors short, formulaic tracks, Abscence deliberately creates long-form songs with complex structures, weaving layered atmospheres and storytelling arcs that take listeners through entire emotional and conceptual landscapes.
With symphonic arrangements, melodic guitars, dual-vocal dynamics, and narrative-driven lyricism, the band creates a sonic world where brutality meets elegance.
Pre-save "Enigma": https://orcd.co/enigmaalbum
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Finnish
Industrial Metal band ALFA PENTATONIK (Formed in 2002
as Pentatonik) released their new GAMMA II EP on July 18th 2025
via Inverse Records. The release is a sequel to Gamma I EP which was
released in early 2025. Listen to Gamma II EP: https://push.fm/fl/alfa-pentatonik-gamma-ii
Alfa Pentatonik (formerly Pentatonik) plays heavy Finnish industrial metal. Formed in the early 2000s, the band has released two albums and numerous other releases. The band returned in 2022 with a new name and singles. They are now releasing a sequel to their latest "Gamma I" EP. The new release is called Gamma II.
The band's mastermind is JP Immonen (Walhalla, Aria of Sorrow, Iron Frost), who plays all the instruments, writes the songs, and handles production. The second member of the band is Janne Partanen (Hautajaisyö, Verilehto, Marraskuun Lapset, Paavalin Harhat), who writes the lyrics and sings. 'Gamma II' continues in the same vein as its predecessor. Hard and heavy guitars are mixed with dark vocals and almost dance beats. Sami Lindqvist joins the release to play guitar solos and backing vocals. Harri Hytönen from 'Gamma I' also plays a few guitar solos. Dystopian samples from an interview with Yrjö Kallinen (1971) are the icing on the cake for this new Finnish industrial metal/industrial thrash metal release.
Watch Kone yskii music video: https://youtu.be/F5pejWNypr8
Track list:
01. Lisäajalla
02. Tuomiopäivän tanssi
03. Kone yskii
04. Kuunnelkaa
05. Illuusio elämästä
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 & 4
Sami Lindqvist : Solo guitar on tracks 1 & 3. Backing vocals on tracks 2,3 & 5
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ENRAGEMENT – „EXTINGUISH ALL EXISTENCE“
Genre: Death metal with
brutal, tech death, and black metal touchesFor fans of: Cutterred Flesh, Devourment, Abominable Putridity, Blood Red Throne, Katalepsy,
Benighted, Aborted
Enragement from Finland are playing brutal death metal that's humongously heavy and also incredibly varied. Not too unlike their label mates Cutterred Flesh, they are borrowing elements from associated styles and mixing it all up. The result is an invigorating, powerful expression that ticks all the boxes. Their brutal death metal isn't the kind where you hear one song, you get the gist of the entire album because they're all just variations of the same rigid song type. Enragement in fact take the effort to approach songs differently each time, intermingling stirring melodies with heaving slams and everything in between. They aren't trying to be unnecessarily technical or flashy either; rather they are ensuring that the perfect expression is achieved and emphasis is given where needed, be it for solos or breakdowns. In simple words, this is as well-rounded a brutal death metal album as it can be when it comes to this obscene level of heaviness without the music getting dumbed down. Enragement have struck the right balance here, making their album satisfying, interesting, and also hugely enjoyable.
Line up
Atte Ojanne - Guitar & vocals
Tuomas Iivanainen - Guitar & vocals
Juhana Korkka Heinonen - Bass & vocals
Lasse Sannikka - Drums
Artwork by Daemorph Art (Cephalotripsy, 7 H.Target)
Track listing
1. Vorarephilia
2. Abyssal Hellscapes
3. Pathogenesis
4. Parasitic Ingress
5. Harbingers of Degradation
6. Vesuvius
7. Hypercarnivorous
8. Insectiferous Abomination
9. Natural Mass Asphyxiation
10. Extinguish All Existence
Release date - October 3rd, 2025
https://www.facebook.com/transcendingobscurityrecords
https://www.facebook.com/Enragement
Kunal Choksi (label owner) Transcending Obscurity
Hailing from Thionville, France, Palantyr – formerly known as Destrukt until August 2024 – returns with a vengeance, combining three tracks from their previous EP, The Ascent, with three brand-new, scorching anthems of relentless, melody-infused steel.
Athena’s commanding voice leads the charge, calling speedfreaks to battle with a dynamic fusion of speed and heavy metal, sharpened with an epic edge. Unlike many bands that look solely to the past, Palantyr dares to push forward, blending the ferocity of Mystik, the epic grandeur of Smoulder, and the raw heavy metal aggression of Blood Star, Tower, and Iron Griffin. The result? A perfect storm of speed, melody, and firepower.
But that’s not all – one of the new tracks is a ripping cover of Paul Roland’s Nosferatu, reimagined and reforged into a high-octane speed metal banger, proving Palantyr’s ability to reshape a song into something uniquely their own. Meanwhile, the remaining new tracks showcase the band’s most intense, yet melodically rich material to date, with riffs that drive adrenaline levels through the roof and choruses that demand fists in the air.
This release is a double-edged sword – ferocity and melody, velocity and power. For fans of Mystik, Acid, Smoulder, Blood Star, Iron Griffin, and Tower – this one’s for you!
Line-up:
L. R. - Bass
Y. R. - Drums
Atlantès - Guitars
Odysseus - Guitars
Athéna - Vocals
From Thionville, France
Artwork:
Flamberge Illustration
Release date:
19th September 2025
Tracklist1 Shan E Sorkh
2 Broken Mirror
3 Son of the White Mare
4 Ravenous
5 Nosferatu
6 Graveyard
Release info:
Regular LP edition on black vinyl, with insert, poster, sticker, postcard and download code.
Special LP edition on red vinyl, with insert poster, sticker, postcard, download code and patch.
www.dyingvictims.com
https://dyingvictimsproductions.bandcamp.com/
WHEN NOTHING REMAINS, the Swedish death-doom band, have announced the full details and pre-order availability for their forthcoming album, "ECHOES OF ETERNAL NIGHT", set for release on 21 November 2025 via The Circle Music. This will be the band's fourth studio album and their first since 2016's "In Memoriam".
"Echoes of Eternal Night" will be available digitally, on CD, and on vinyl. Pre-orders are open now via The Circle Music. https://thecirclemusic.gr/product-category/the-circle-releases/?filter_artist-name=when-nothing-remains
Tracklist:1. The Grim Reaper's Tears
2. A Glimmer of Hope
3. Everything Ends
4. A Ceaseless Rain
5. In the Woods of Darkest Despair (Bonus Track)
6. Our Final Hours (Bonus Track)
7. Behind the Clouds (Bonus Track)
8. Gospel of Apostasy (Bonus Track)
Digital pre-save: https://thecirclemusic.lnk.to/EchoesOfEternalNight
"Echoes of Eternal Night" comprises a haunting narrative, continuing the story of the girl from the previous album who bid farewell to her parents at a desolate lakeside. As she navigates harsh landscapes, her journey for enlightenment and belonging is a metaphor for the human search for meaning. The album explores the complexities and uncertainties of contemporary society, delving into death not merely as an end, but as a spiritual awakening, a pivotal moment in human evolution, between ascension and eternal darkness.
With their distinctive doom-laden sound, When Nothing Remains creates an experience on this new album that aligns with the theme of eternal night. The album’s haunting melodies and powerful lyrics capture the despair and hope, creating a reflective and cathartic experience. The album's artwork complements the narrative depth, depicting the girl's progression from light into an inescapable darkness, symbolising the challenging path of self-discovery and the lingering shadows in our lives. "Echoes of Eternal Night" is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit in the face of uncertainty, challenging listeners to confront their fears and find meaning within the void.
When Nothing Remains was formed in 2010 by Jan Sallander and Peter Laustsen from the former band Nox Aurea. The band was created to allow Jan and Peter complete creative freedom. The current lineup includes Jan Sallander (Rhythm Guitar, Vocals), Peter Laustsen (Lead Guitar), Dimitri Jungi (Drums), and Kim Liljedahl (Session Bass). The band stated that they waited some years after the release of "In Memoriam" to find the right label with the right vision, ultimately choosing The Circle Music as their new home.
The band previously unveiled the single and music video for "The Grim Reaper's Tears", offering a first glimpse into the album's darker musical direction. The track explores the intricate emotions and internal conflict of Death personified as the Grim Reaper, portraying him as empathetic despite his role as the harbinger of death.
Watch the video to "The Grim Reaper's Tears" here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oviDQkkvOtA
Listen to the track on digital platforms: https://thecirclemusic.lnk.to/TheGrimReapersTears
Line-up
Jan Sallander: Vocals, Rhythm Guitar, Keyboards
Peter Laustsen: Lead Guitar, Bass
Dimitri Jungi: Drums
Kim Liljedahl: Bass (session)
“A Ceaseless Rain” female vocals by Gogo Melone.
Lyrics: Jan Sallander
Recording, mixed and Mastered by Peter Laustsen in Massive Assault Studios
https://www.facebook.com/whennothingremainsofficial/
HORROR PAIN GORE DEATH PRODUCTIONS are set to release the first-ever vinyl pressing of HEMDALE'S classic Grindcore release RAD JACKSON on August 1st. This 2XLP features a new remaster by Brad Boatright at Audiosiege and features 3 tracks not included on the original CD collection, plus choice cuts from an unearthed, live radio show.
For fans of : Carcass, Dead Infection, Exhumed, Flesh Parade, General Surgery, Haemorrhage, Machetazo, Mortician, Repulsion and Regurgitate
Pressing info:
100 x Aqua Blue, Baby Blue and White Tri Color Merge with Orange, Lemon Yellow and Burgundy Splatter *HPGD Exclusive*
Bone White *Direct / Retail / Distro*
Officially Licensed from Relapse Records
HEMDALE’s Rad Jackson is available officially for the first time on vinyl! Created in coordination with the original band members and officially licensed from Relapse Records. All tracks have been newly remastered by Brad Boatright at Audiosiege and features 3 tracks not included on the original CD collection, plus choice cuts from an unearthed, live radio show. Delicious Gory Fun!
Listen
to the single "Delicious Gory Fun" at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0OMcmsdjPyQPurchase the Aqua Blue, Baby Blue and White Tri Color Merge with Orange, Lemon Yellow and Burgundy Splatter 2XLP LTD to 100 copies at https://shop.horrorpaingoredeath.com/products/hemdale-rad-jackson-2xlp?variant=46801586815232
Purchase the Bone White 2XLP at https://shop.horrorpaingoredeath.com/products/hemdale-rad-jackson-2xlp?variant=46801586848000
In The Name Of Gore Split with Exhumed - 1996
1. Delicious Gory Fun
2. Pus-Filled Carcass
3. Overflow
4. Bathing In Mucus and Bile
5. Tasty Hemorrhoidal Tissue
6. Brutally Mauled Human Remains
7. Succulent Torso Crescendo
8. It Burns... and It Just Plain Smells Bad
9. Are You Pornophoric
10. Demented Surgical Incest
11. Artificial Masturbation
12. Licking Mental Patients' Cum Off the Sheets
13. Curse the Gods
Split with Exit-13 - 1995
14. Advanced Intestinal Love
15. Gastral Colostomy
16. Demented Surgical Incest
17. Rise Above
18. Are You Pornophoric
19. Extremely Rotten Flesh
Split with Disgust - 1997
20. Impaled And Dead
21. Buried Under A Pile Of Zombie Dung
22. Terrible Mutilation Factor
23. Sick And Dying
Demo - 1994
24. Rotting Fumes
25. Vaginal Decay
26. Oh, the Stench of Secretion
27. Septic Mutilation
28. Brutally Mauled Human Remains
29. Internal Rot
30. Consumed Abortion
31. Soilent Green
32. Hemorrhaging Bowels
33. Manipulated Souls
34. I Am Dead
35. Regurgitated Corpse
36. Pus-Filled Carcass
37. Tribute to Anal Cunt Because We Think They're Cool
38. Internal Rot (Alt. Version, Oh No! It's Another US Rocker "Audio Magazine" #3 - 9/17/94) - 1994
39. Fallen Upon Butchery (Relapse SOLID Comp - Strip Mining The Underground Since 1990) - 1998
40. Consumed Abortion (Four Dollar Ohio Kings Comp) - 1998
41. Sorry, But I Have To Put This Pipe Bomb Up Your Ass Anyway (Four Dollar Ohio Kings Comp) - 1998
Live from WRUW FM Cleveland - 3/5/98
42. Radio Show Intro
43. My Neighbor Came Over So I Shot Him in the Dick
44. Kicking Little Kids in the Groin
45. Fallen Upon Butchery
46. Genital Magic
47. Pus-Filled Carcass
48. When Your Genitals Seep Up Into Your Face
49. Impaled and Dead
50. Donde Mi Balls
51. Sorry, But I Have To Put This Pipe Bomb Up Your Ass Anyway
52. Buried Under a Pile of Zombie Dung
53. Delicious Gory Fun
54. Sick and Dying
55. Terrible Mutliation Factor
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The video offers a high-energy collage of live show footage, capturing the band in their element — onstage and fully unleashed — mixed with chaotic, candid clips of Dave and Chris letting loose, showing their lighter side through spontaneous dance moves and unfiltered fun.
Musically, the track was written with what they describe as “rare, almost effortless intensity.” The melodic guitars seemed to summon the lyrics, culminating in the haunting, anthemic chant:
“When. The. War. Is. O-ver.”
Jim penned the chorus, with Dimmy shaping the rest into a powerful statement on resilience, identity, and conviction. It’s about fighting the battles that matter — because peace only comes once you’ve stood your ground.
"Deadman" EP
Recorded entirely in a home studio in Ballarat, Australia, Deadman reflects a spirit of full creative freedom and DIY determination.
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DISTORTA are also stoked to announce the addition of Liam Frost-Camilleri to the lineup. He steps in following the departure of Dom Davey due to health reasons. Known as a driving force in Victoria’s metal community, Frosty has been instrumental in organising major festivals like Beyond Black, which brings awareness to mental health through heavy music. With a deep well of experience as guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter for bands like Fall and Resist and Yeah Sick, Frosty brings a brutal edge to both guitar and vocals. When paired with lead vocalist Dmitry, the result is a sonic assault — tight, aggressive, and impossible to ignore.
Welcome aboard, Frosty. Let’s make some noise.
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VÍGLJÓS -"TOME II – IGNIS SACER"
Genre
: Oldschool
Black MetalRelease date : 19 September 2025
Origin: Switzerland
Duration: 42min50
Label: Les Acteurs de L’Ombre Productions
Network distributor: Season of Mist / Plastic Head
Digital distributor: The Orchard
A new and ominous chapter is set to unfold from the heart of Switzerland, as Black Metal quartet VÍGLJÓS are poised to release their second studio album "Tome II - ignis sacer" on September 19, 2025 via Les Acteurs de L'Ombre Productions.
Emerging from Basel in 2022, VÍGLJÓS (Old Norse for "the light which is just bright enough to be able to kill a man") has since solidified its ranks into a potent four-piece, featuring members from both Germany and Switzerland. With their lineup now wielding guitar, drums, mellotron, and vocals, the band recently laid down their second album at Marc Obrist’s (Zeal & Ardor) Hutch Sounds in Oberwil, BL. Obrist's meticulous work on recording, mixing, and mastering promises a production that will undoubtedly capture the band's intense vision, complemented by striking artwork from Adrian Smith and layout by Luca Piazzalonga.
While VÍGLJÓS openly acknowledges the profound influence of Norwegian Second Wave Black Metal titans like Darkthrone, Immortal and Burzum (to name just a few), their sound is far from a mere homage. They skillfully weave the raw, frigid essence of '90s Black Metal with unexpected layers of synth, intricate tremolo picking, and even light infusions of rock'n'roll riffs and beats. These elements are all underpinned by hauntingly atmospheric mellotron tracks, adding a unique depth to their dark canvas. For those who've experienced VÍGLJÓS live, the word is out: expect an "auditive, visual and olfactory experience" that lingers long after the final note.
Thematically, "Tome II - ignis sacer" delves deep into the phenomenon of ergotism - the voluntary or involuntary poisoning by ingesting the claviceps fungus that grows on wheat. This ancient affliction, which fueled historical phases of civil unrest, witch crazes, and societal meltdowns when climate favored its growth on essential food sources, is a central inspiration.
The band states, "On this new record, we want to honor the impact that Claviceps (and later LSD) and drugs in general had and still have on art, music, society, our self-image and medicine, as well as the terror and depravity they brought upon us."
"Tome II - ignis sacer" will be coming out on September 19 via Les Acteurs de L'Ombre Productions in CD/LP and DIGITAL formats and is now available for pre-order : https://lesacteursdelombre.net/product-category/preorders
VÍGLJÓS are:
J – Drums
L – Vocals
N – Guitar
Mellotron by Aorrta as Guest Musician
Tracklist:
I: Sowing
II: A Seed of Aberration
III: The Rot
IV: Claviceps
V: Dellusions of Grandeur
VI: Decadency and Degeneration
VII: Harvest
VIII: Fallow - A new Cycle begins
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NEWS 16.7.2025
The
new release of Floating, masterfully blending death metal with post
punk, is finally out now! Thank you very much to everyone who took the
time to check it out and cover it in some way or the other. It's all the more
appreciated because the band was quite obscure and not even active live.
The album, which is already being regarded as one of the year's
highlights, can be heard in full at https://floating-label.bandcamp.com/album/hesitating-lights
FLOATING - “HESITATING LIGHTS”
For
fans of: Swelling
Repulsion, Demilich, Defect Designer, Februus, Adramelech, Siouxsie
and the Banshees
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
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
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Hailing from Bietigheim-Bissingen, Germany’s NAEVUS was originally formed in 1991 as a death metal trio. Various lineup changes and musical alterations led to the first demo Quixotic Dreams in 1993. The second demo, A Sad Illusion, arrived a year later bearing a doomier sound and clean vocals. In 1995, the Autumn Sun demo was recorded and released, with the lineup still existing today: Uwe Groebel (vocals / lead guitar), Oliver Grosshans (guitar), Sven Heimerdinger (bass), and Mathias Straub (drums). The demo – influenced by Trouble, Pentagram, Saint Vitus, The Obsessed, and Black Sabbath – received very good international reviews and finally led to the first recording contract in 1997 with Lee Dorrian’s Rise Above Records. The recordings were made at Vielklang Studio in Berlin, where The Obsessed’s debut and Saint Vitus’ V were recorded. Bearing the title Sun Meditation, NAEVUS’ debut album was released in March 1998.
Thereafter, NAEVUS’ musical style continued to develop. This was followed by the 14 Inches of Fury four-way split with Revelation, Twisted Tower Dire, and Grief of God as well as the song “R.I.P” on the Trouble tribute album. After family and professional changes, the band went their separate ways in 1999, while at the same time, Mathias Straub and Oliver Grosshans founded the epic power metal band Sacred Steel. From then on, Uwe Groebel dedicated himself to the doom trio Voodooshock with further song ideas, before the band got back together in 2012 and the first rehearsals for the reunion show with Saint Vitus began. Originally, they only wanted to play the old songs again, but the joy of playing meant that new songs were not long in coming. In 2016, the second long-player, Heavy Burden, was released and garnered internationally positive reviews.
In 2023, recordings began for a third album. At last here, Back Home is its title, and quite aptly. NAEVUS are nothing if not consistent, and within the opening minute – hell, even seconds – you are right Back Home with their warm, emotive doom. And yet, while NAEVUS’ traditional-yet-signature sound remains stronger than ever, the means of arriving at that have changed some. Nowadays, the band acts more flexibly and arranges the entire songs together, which was previously almost exclusively reserved for Uwe Groebel. Groebel’s vocals are as melodically hypnotic as ever, too, with the very personal lyrics imparting loss and grief but also with love and hope – a quality surely highlighted by the man’s warm pipes. Cementing this sensation of warmth and comfort – effectively, being Back Home – the cover art was once again created by Roland Scriver.
DYING VICTIMS is honored to bring NAEVUS Back Home, and the album’s release show will take place with old tape-trading friend Patrick Walker of 40 Watt Sun and Warning at Schwarzer Keiler, Stuttgart on October 2nd.
Line-up:
Sven Heimerdinger - Bass
Mathias Straub - Drums
Oliver Grosshans - Guitars
Uwe Groebel - Vocals, Guitars
From Bietigheim-Bissingen, Germany
Artwork:
Roland Scriver
Release date:
19th September 2025
Tracklist
1 Intro
2 Back Home
3 The Dead Dont Sleep
4 My Fire
5 Under A Different Sky
6 Ghost
7 Angels Never Come
8 Master Of Shiver
9 Free The Ravens Fly
Release info:
Regular gatefold LP edition on black vinyl, with poster, sticker, postcard and download code.
Special gatefold LP edition on transparent blue vinyl, with poster, sticker, postcard, download code and patch.
CD with sticker and obi.
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From the war-scarred heart of Ukraine comes Katana, delivering a blistering new single that rips straight through the soul. “Scars” is more than a song — it’s a gut-wrenching confession wrapped in a sonic assault. Fusing the raw weight of metalcore, the aggression of nu metal, and the emotional depth of modern metal, Katana carve their truth into every bar.
Lyrically unflinching and brutally honest, “Scars” explores the torment of childhood trauma, generational pain, and the battle to break the cycle of abuse. With lines like “I’ll never be the monster like you” and “Grew up in prison you built for me,” the song hits with the force of a personal reckoning.
Musically, Katana blend down-tuned riffs, explosive breakdowns, and haunting melodic passages to create a landscape that mirrors the torment in the lyrics. It’s a cry for justice, a cathartic purge, and an anthem for every broken soul who refuses to become what tried to destroy them.
Whether you're a fan of Slipknot, Architects, or Spiritbox — Katana is carving out their place beside giants.
Biography
An electrifying fusion of Nu Metal and Hardcore from this powerhouse Ukrainian band. Brace yourself for heavy guitar riffs, bone-crushing breakdowns, and intense vocals.
In 2019, guitarist Vitalii Bodnar and vocalist Vladyslav Byvalin serendipitously met in Khmelnytskyi, Ukraine, united by their mutual passion for music. Fuelled by this shared fervor, they swiftly decided to form a band. By July of that same year, drummer Oleksandr Matviychuk had joined their ranks, followed by guitarist Yevhen Lysenko in November, marking the inception of KATANA. Despite facing lineup adjustments and myriad challenges, the band persisted, culminating in the recording of their debut single, "Я не будую стін" (I'm Not Building Walls), with this lineup intact.
The band's trajectory encountered a stumbling block in 2020 with quarantine measures stalling their live performances. However, their inaugural live show at Docker G Pub in Kyiv garnered acclaim from Ukrainian rock luminaries, underscoring their potential within the European festival circuit. In February 2021, bassist Dmytro Voynarovskiy joined the ensemble, and KATANA unveiled their debut album, "Ворог" (The Enemy), delving into themes of self-betterment and the pursuit of happiness. Drummer Vladislav Zakharchuk took over from Oleksandr Matviychuk in December 2021.
Despite the tumult of 2022 amid the Russo-Ukrainian conflict, KATANA rallied for charitable concerts, extending support to the Ukrainian military and displaced individuals. On October 1, 2022, they dropped the music video "Твори" (Create), spotlighting the significance of creativity. July 2023 witnessed the launch of an English-language EP titled "Destruction," wherein KATANA explores human imperfections and the transformative essence of chaos.
Early August 2023 saw KATANA refreshing their lineup with bassist Bednarskyi Kostiantyn and drummer Hetman Yaroslav. The current ensemble encompasses a diverse array of musical influences, culminating in a distinctive amalgamation of Nu Metal, Rapcore, and Alternative sounds. KATANA remains steadfast in their philanthropic endeavors and looks forward to unveiling their second album, resolutely committed to leaving an indelible mark on the music landscape. When probed about their moniker, they succinctly assert, "Because it blows your head off!"
KATANA is:
Vladyslav Byvalin
Vitalii Bodnar
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Hailing from North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany’s SADISTIC GOATMESSIAH originally formed in 2013 but were mostly inactive until 2017. Back then, the band was a duo of vocalist / guitarist / bassist Morbid Goatpriest of Lust, Filth and Mayhem and drummer Goat Primator. As suggested by those nom de plumes and, of course, their very moniker itself, SADISTIC GOATMESSIAH revel in sonic filth, as exemplified by their first couple demos, where a strong influence of the almighty Nifelheim and Australian blackthrash can be felt – and Japan’s legendary Sabbat, above all, which endures to this day. In 2021, bassist Goatess of Fire arrived, making the band a power-trio and driving that filth in a different-yet-parallel direction: speed metal with Hellhammer / Celtic Frost and Darkthrone influences and an unapologetic punk attitude (and still Sabbat!). Thereafter, four splits and a demo followed, fleshing out the SADISTIC GOATMESSIAH sound before the inevitable debut album.
At last here, Violence is that first full-length, and its elegantly simple title says everything it should. Fast and deadly as the scythe of the reaper, SADISTIC GOATMESSIAH here unload an arsenal of dungeonic speed metal steeped in the ancient and FUCK OFF, loose and lawless and deliberately raw as hot blood. Those aforementioned influences still remain, but the foremost one is of Sabbat, where eerie leads ride a galloping steed of filth, all reverbed to Hell and back, never feeling “retro” because the future never happened. For all the familiarity, the ten tracks comprising Violence work their malevolent magick due to SADISTIC GOATMESSIAH’s off-the-rails execution: never faked, always full-on, fucking going for the throat and never letting up. As such, the album’s 40 minutes fly by in a flash, compelling repeat listeners just as you try to escape that very dungeon…the air above stinks, so might as well plummet back down to the filth! You want Violence? SADISTIC GOATMESSIAH will give you fucking VIOLENCE!
Line-up:
Morbid Goatpriest of Lust, Filth and Mayhem - Vocals, Guitars
Goat Primator - Drums
Goatess of Fire - Bass
From Essen, Germany
Artwork:
The Withered Wizard
Release date:
19th September 2025
Tracklist
1. Iron Lungs - The Choirs of Hell
2. The 7th Circle of Hell
3. Forces of Evil
4. Slaughter of the Gods
5. Messiah of Death and Doom
6. Witchfire
7. Curse of Eternal Winter
8. Stainless Steel
9. Euphoria of Death
10. Darkness and Evil
Release info:
Regular LP edition on black vinyl, with insert, poster, sticker, postcard and download code.
Special LP edition on purple vinyl, with insert poster, sticker, postcard, download code and patch. (Dying Victims Productions)
Special LP edition on black/grey marbled vinyl, with insert poster, sticker, postcard, download code. (Fucking Kill Records)
CD with sticker and obi.
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Label: Fighter Records
Release date: october 7th 2025
Genre: Heavy/Speed Metal
For fans of: Judas Priest | Skullfist | Annihilator | Striker
It’s late 2015 in Québec City, Canada and guitarists Criss Raptör and Steve Force are discussing ideas for a new band with drummer Rick Wild. The beers are flowing and references are made to German speed metal, US power metal, fantasy, sci-fi and comic books. And then Rick Wild says “what if the band is called Ültra Raptör and we have a song that sings about Cadillacs and dinosaurs?” Cadillacs and dinosaurs? Was this a clever allusion to the nascent band’s blend of primeval speed and savagery with meticulous, precision playing? The meshing of ancient influences and modern power? Or was it just an outburst of alcohol fuelled metal madness? Whatever the thought, or lack of it, behind that fateful statement it set another great Canadian metal band on their way! Steve Force and the inspirational Rick Wild took their leave of Ültra Raptör after 2018s self titled EP, but Criss Raptör is still there and the band are going from strength to strength. Debut album Tyrants really announced the heavy/speed metal strike force to the world in the winter of 2021 and now the Cadillac driving dinosaurs are back with album number two – the incendiary Fossilized!
Fossilized begins with its title track and Ültra Raptör immediately lay down the blue print for all that is to follow – ripping, melodic speed metal riffs, crisp, punching drums, magnificent choruses and blinding solos that scythe through the heart of the song. It’s a breathless beginning, a massive adrenaline injection and rush of excitement. ‘Spinosaurus’ and ‘Hard ‘n Fast’ follow in quick succession, lead by Phil T. Lung’s incredible high pitched screams and characterful vocals, delivering hooks and melodies to die for. The classic metal sounds of these songs make them feel like old friends after a single listen. They’re not derivative; it’s just that Ültra Raptör seem to have a direct line to the pure essence of metal. Songs like ‘Ptero-Ranger’ make you want to headbang and air guitar like you did in the days before you became jaded and cynical - Ültra Raptör make the magic of metal new again! The quality of Fossilized stays in the stratosphere right to the end with the thundering drums and twisting, turning riffs of ‘Down The Drain’ and the uplifting metal anthem that is ‘Face The Challenge’ with its wonderful chorus. So many great riffs…so many brilliant solos…so many sensational choruses and melodies…Fossilized is the epitome of energized, exhilarating metal. Ültra Raptör have delivered a classic!
Recorded, mixed and mastered by David Lizotte (Saccage, Warning Sign etc) Fossilized has the perfect balance between raw and raging energy and clarity and definition of sound. When you add to that the insane artwork of Mario E. Lopez M (Evil Invaders, Crystal Viper, Heavy Load etc) then you have everything a metal hungry headbanger could ask for. Fighter Records will release Fossilized on October 7th on CD, 12"LP, Cassette & Digital formats and the impact on the metal scene will be seismic! The Raptör is back!
Line-up:
Phil T. Lung - vocals
Criss Raptör – lead guitar
Zoltan Saurus – rhythm guitar
Dick Van Heuß – bass
Tony Bronco – drums
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ALPHA DESTROYER, the explosive new band featuring Martin Sweet (Crashdïet), Kelly LeMieux (Buckcherry), and Eric Sexton-Dorsett (Sleepless), has launched the first single off their upcoming debut album, FAST LANE. The album is out this fall on Necromantic Press Records.
"The first single and title track, 'Fast Lane,' really sets the pace for the LP," comments Sexton-Dorsett. "Though the album is super diverse, Fastlane comes right out of the gate with a straightforward, almost punk vibe that is matched by Martin's heavy yet melodic lyrical approach to life’s struggles."
Watch the video for "Fast Lane" at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ix7PQIZ0i1o
Physical copies of Fast Lane -including limited-edition red splatter and standard black vinyl - will begin shipping on September 15. The album will be available on all streaming platforms on October 31. Pre-orders are available at https://necromanticpress.com/products/alpha-destroyer-fast-lane-vinyl-lp-limited-edition
Tracklisting:
1 - Straight Into the Grind
2 - Masterplan
3 - Dirt in the Ground
4 - Lobotomized
5 - Transmission
6 - Fast Lane
7 - Sweet Dreams From Oblivion
8 - Manic Messiah
9 - Conspiracy
10 - The Prophet
“This Isn’t a Band. It’s a Warning.”
A new force is rising from the hard rock underground, and it's coming for blood. ALPHA DESTROYER, the explosive new band featuring Martin Sweet (Crashdïet), Kelly LeMieux (Buckcherry), and Eric Sexton-Dorsett (Sleepless), has officially announced their formation and the impending release of their debut album Fast Lane, coming later this year on Necromantic Press.
Forged over four years of late-night riffs, shared stories, and mutual respect aboard the Monsters of Rock Cruise, ALPHA DESTROYER is a five-headed beast that fuses the muscle of modern heavy metal with a razor-sharp melodic edge. Rounding out the lineup are guitarist/producer Kevin Hahn and drummer Ryan McPhaill, both of whom bring decades of high-calibre experience and intensity to the fold.
With influences rooted in heavy rock, classic metal, and progressive doom, Fast Lane is a ten-track juggernaut that kicks down the door from the opening riff. From the high-octane charge of opener "Straight Into the Grind" to the brooding stomp of "Manic Messiah", ALPHA DESTROYER weaves stories of struggle, power, and survival with a sound that’s both brutal and anthemic.
ALPHA DESTROYER is not here to ask permission — they’re here to make noise. Follow the band online and join the inner circle before the fuse is lit.
THE STORM IS BUILDING. ALPHA DESTROYER IS COMING.
ALPHA DESTROYER is:
Eric Sexton-Dorsett
Martin Sweet
Kelly Lemieux
Ryan McPhaill
Kevin Hahn
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Since
2004, NEEDLESS has been pushing the boundaries of extreme
music, blending intricate compositions with raw intensity. With a sound that
fuses progressive, thrash, and death metal, they have emerged as one of the
leading powerhouses of the Hungarian underground.
The band’s latest album, The Cosmic Cauldron (2022), was a breakthrough moment, released under Uprising! Records. The record gained international recognition, appearing in major metal webshops, including Nuclear Blast and Napalm Records, and making its way to audiences from the USA to Japan. Their energetic live performances have also seen them share the stage with renowned acts such as Unleashed and Vektor, while also touring extensively across Europe.
Navigating between themes of mythology, science fiction, and deep philosophical contemplation, Needless is now preparing for their most ambitious release yet. Their third album released on May 30, 2025 via Inertial Music (home of well renowned musicians like Niklas Sundin), will mark the next chapter in their artistic evolution.
Latest Release: "Premonition"
This is their third studio album, released via the Italian label Inertial Music, and marks the beginning of a new era. Musically, they've taken a more open, atmospheric direction, aiming to explore deeper layers of human experience and existential vision.
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Catalonia’s
old school black metal emissary BURGHÂSH rises from the
ashes of Burgûli to deliver a savage new chapter with their first
official EP under the new moniker: LA TRÍADA DELS IDIOTES,
out on 29 August 2025, via Wormholedeath.
Forged in 2025 as the ideological successor to the decade-spanning entity Burgûli (est. 2012), Burghâsh is not a reinvention—it is a spiritual weapon sharpened through years of misanthropic creation. Seven releases under the Burgûli name carved their presence deep into the underground with raw sonics and caustic anti-theistic themes, culminating in a linguistic and conceptual turn toward their native Catalan.
Now, with La tríada dels idiotes, Tar-Mairon doubles down on the venom. Across three unrelenting tracks, Burghâsh launches a serrated critique of the so-called "holy trinity" of Abrahamic faiths. The EP is a hate-fueled triptych that drags sacred dogma into the dust and dissects it with contempt.
Grainy analog recording techniques give La tríada dels idiotes its corroded, tomb-cold texture—every riff a rusted blade, every howl an echo from a crumbling altar. The Catalan tongue becomes both cultural anchor and sonic dagger, delivering each word with historical resonance and irreligious fire.
Burghâsh emerges as the purified essence of what Burgûli once was—stripped of compromise, baptized in distortion, and focused entirely on confrontation. La tríada dels idiotes is not just an EP—it’s a spiritual autopsy, composed for those who see faith not as salvation, but as the oldest poison in the bloodstream of mankind.
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DYING VICTIMS PRODUCTIONS is proud to present the highly anticipated second album of Germany’s FIRMAMENT, FOR CENTURIES ALIVE, on CD and vinyl LP formats.
Formed in 2021, FIRMAMENT have drawn inspiration from everything the night sky has to offer in terms of rock music, fusing myriad influences from various eras – from proto-metal to NWOBHM. As first boldly displayed by the debut album We Don’t Rise, We Just Fall – released in 2023 by DYING VICTIMS to critical acclaim – the Germans’ authentically homemade sound feels familiar yet ventures into uncharted territory: a journey through time, bridging past and future. FIRMAMENT distill the signature trademarks of these musical aeons into a sound that lingers not just in the ear but, most importantly, deep within the heart.
And since that fruitful formation, FIRMAMENT’s classic lineup of drums, bass, twin guitars, and vocals has been bringing their epic, dark, yet romantic heavy-rock sound to the stage. Among many others, the band have played at such festivals as Muskelrock, Starlett Stock, and Trveheim, establishing themselves as a captivating live act – and, in the process, earning highly positive feedback from the press, the scene, and their fans alike.
FIRMAMENT’s foundation was poignantly established by the aforementioned debut album and then successive split with the reanimated MIDNIGHT PREY, Gathered Under Open Skies, but the sky is indeed the limit. Witness the band’s dramatic second album, For Centuries Alive. With full dedication to their new work, FIRMAMENT explore new sonic and lyrical realms, all in celebration of “Her Majesty” – music, in all her glory. And while their time-worn influences remain in place – namely, the untouchable trio of Wishbone Ash, Blue Öyster Cult, and Thin Lizzy – where they then go with these influences “of known and unknown territories” puts their heavy rock in its own rarefied category altogether. Hearts even more proudly on sleeves, the Germans unfurl eight propulsive narratives (plus mood-setting intro) with a joie de vivre that’s engaging, endearing, and exciting to the extreme. Thoughtful and romantic lyrics are thrust to the fore across timeless, storytelling music, all wrapped in a warm and impulsive production, resulting in a record that feels bigger and brighter than its not-considerable predecessor. If FIRMAMENT again sound “old” here, it’s not so much because a concerted effort was made to be “retro” or similar; rather, it’s an understated underlining of endearing values within rock music – of form and content in harmonious, symbiotic balance. Not for nothing, then, is this new album named For Centuries Alive: FIRMAMENT are sonic sages from time memorial, arriving with “new” ageless wisdom!
Line-up:
Stefan Deutsch - Bass
Jonas Zeidler - Drums
Tom Michalik - Guitars
Philipp Meyer - Guitars
Marco Herrmann - Vocals
From Leipzig, Germany
Artwork:Ryan T. Hancock
Release date:19th September 2025
Tracklist
01 Solarion's Wake
02 Pulsar
03 A Legend of the Fall
04 Swear by the Moon
05 An Anthem for the Spotless Mind
06 Brother of Sleep
07 Starbeast
08 Into the Realms of Distant Wonders
09 The Empress and the Foundling
Release info:
Regular gatefold LP edition on black vinyl, with poster, sticker, postcard and download code.
Special gatefold LP edition on green vinyl, with poster, sticker, postcard, download code and patch.
CD with sticker and obi.
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French death metal band NARAKA unveil their first single “BORN IN DARKNESS”, a foretaste of their homonymous album due for release on October 24, 2025 via Art Gates Records.
About "Naraka"
Naraka was founded in 2019 by Jean-Philippe Porteux, the band's guitarist. Naraka's style is a mix of modern metal and death-metal with some symphonic elements. The debut album "In Tenebris" was produced by Logan Mader and was released in 2021 via Blood Blast for digital and Season of Mist for physical.
This first opus featured Lindsay Schoolcraft (ex Cradle of Filth) and Veronica Bordacchini from Fleshgod Apocalypse as guests. Naraka toured throught all Europe in 2022, supporting Cradle of Filth, Alcest, Nile, and Krisiun.
The second album, "Born in Darkness," will be release in 2025 via Art Gates Records, again produced by Logan Mader and featuring a guest track from Septicflesh's Sotiris Anunnaki V. Naraka will tour Europe alongside Cradle of Filth, Nervosa, Loudblast, and Black Bomb A.
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LIKE
SORROW
Deliver a Soul-Crushing Epic with “A PROPHECY OF DESPAIR”
Driven by the searing drumwork of Bryan Gribbin and a hauntingly beautiful keyboard solo by Marc Muchnik, A Prophecy of Despair pulls listeners into an apocalyptic vision of solitude, existential dread, and divine abandonment. It’s not just a song—it’s a descent into shadow, a reflection of a world with no saviors left.
Vocalist Marc Williams delivers every line like a curse cast in fire, with lyrics that spiral into madness:
“Fortune beckons me now as my soul folds in / No going back when you're trapped in Hell.”
For fans of Behemoth, Dimmu Borgir, or Septicflesh, this release hits with the weight of prophecy fulfilled. A Prophecy of Despair is now streaming everywhere—dive in, and don't expect to come out the same.
Biography
Emerging from the depths of Austin, Texas, Like Sorrow is the latest chapter in Melodic Black Metal, forged by the visionary Marc Williams. What began as a side project in 2023 has grown into something far greater—an exploration of pure Black Metal, infused with Marc’s signature melodic touch. The result echoes the haunting atmospheres of early Throes of Dawn, Agathodaimon, and hints of Naglfar, weaving together spectral tales, infernal realms, and deep-seated melancholy.
Like Sorrow made its debut in 2023 with the Realm of Despair EP, released digitally and on cassette via Rotting Sun Records. This was followed by four singles throughout late 2023 and 2024, culminating in A Collection of Despair (2023-2024), released on January 22, 2025.
While the project's early tracks strip away the prominent keyboards found in Marc’s other works, this is set to evolve. Future releases will expand upon Like Sorrow’s intense, sorrowful essence, blending bleak, soul-staining darkness with the evocative melodies that define its sound. A harrowing yet captivating journey awaits—one that lingers in the shadows, calling to those who embrace the void.
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Check it out at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qM1h4rpCKSA
"We go through Life struggling with the things we tell ourselves are important. Only to realise when Death comes that none of that mattered."- Thorndale on "Battles Fought in Vain"
This highly anticipated follow-up to their critically acclaimed 2024 debut, Lightning Spawn, promises a darker and more mature sound, showcasing the band's evolving artistry and the addition of a second guitar player to
their lineup.
Comprised of seasoned musicians from notable acts such as Adarrak, Killing Darlings, Embers of Oblivion, Epinikion, and Primal Charge, their unique blend of heavy, stoner, and doom metal has resonated with fans worldwide, setting the stage for Spiritual Chains to be a significant release.
Spiritual Chains was recorded across various studios in North America and Europe, a testament to Thorndale's commitment to sonic excellence. Jeff Henson (Duel) lends his talent to the album, featuring a guest solo on the track "Exiles and Masters”. The album was mixed and mastered by Rickard Bengtsson and Stafan Karlsson at Sweetspot Studios in Halmstad, Sweden (Arch Enemy, Spiritual Beggars).
“If you hear a touch of the familiar here and there, that’s exactly what it is. Hints, reminders that there were Giants of Metal long ago, and that the fire of those forebears continues to burn bright in talented musicians today from the scene." - Billy Goate (Doomed & Stoned)
Thorndale will release Spiritual Chains, on September 12
Pre-order:
https://thorndale.bandcamp.com/album/spiritual-chains
Track Listing:
1 - Veins of the Phoenix
2 - Battles Fought in Vain
3 - Gods of Pain
4 - Twenty Thousand Souls
5 - Spiritual Chains
6 - Exiles and Masters
Album Credits:
Cover Art - Costin Chioreanu.
Jeff Henson - guest guitar on "Exiles and Masters".
All music by Thorndale.
All lyrics by Gustavo Valderrama and Zigor Munoz.
Produced by Thorndale.
Recorded locally in Austin, Texas; Scarborough, Ontario and Haarlem and Den Haag, Netherlands across 2024 and 2025.
Mixed and mastered by Rickard Bengtsson and Stafan Karlsson at Sweetspot Studios in Halmstad, Sweden.
Line-Up:
Gustavo Valderrama - Vocals
Peter Shannon - Guitars
Maarten Jungschläger - Guitars
Zigor Munoz - Bass
Guest musician: Rob Stone - Drums
Bio:
Thorndale is a stoner/doom metal band from The Netherlands, formed by experienced musicians from the European and North American metal scenes. Known for their powerful sound, Thorndale has quickly established themselves as a force to be reckoned with in the heavy music landscape. Members include Gustavo Valderrama (Killing Darlings, Headcrusher, Adarrak), Peter Shannon (Primal Charge), Maarten Jungschläger (Embers of Oblivion, Epinikion), and Zigor Munoz (Adarrak, Ferkaad).
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Thaumaturgic Veil is a metaphysical sonic construct, weaving intricate threads of human consciousness, vibrational frequency, and esoteric intent into a tapestry that transcends the boundaries of death metal. This work explores the interplay of awareness, magic, and the latent potential encoded within humanity’s neurocognitive framework.
Thaumaturgic Veil explores the interplay of consciousness, subconsciousness, and materiality, viewing existence as a binary system shaped by vibrational frequencies—the core medium molded by individual intent. These measurable waves connect the chaos of infinite potential to the order of the observable universe, reflecting ancient alchemy’s transformation of matter and awareness, akin to esoteric traditions and Thelema’s Great Work, uniting boundless Nuit and focused Hadit. Meditation and altered mental states enhance this, using frequencies to push perception and align with higher realities, as Crowley’s magick—change through intent—shapes the album’s structure.
The opening track ("Enûma Elish Ilū") introduces infinity as a recurring theme, its modal tones evoking Nuit’s expanse and microtonal shifts hinting at Hadit’s precision, tying into the album’s finite-eternal tension. Building on 2022’s 3rd Stage of Decay, this work intensifies with complex compositions: a primordial voice, heavy, growling guitars and bass conjure raw potential; relentless drums blast and propel it forward, while melodic leads and overtones pierce the dissonance, balancing distortion and clarity. Guttural yet ethereal, its sound design engages the auditory cortex, heightening awareness to match the album’s vision.
For enthusiasts of old-school death metal, Viogression delivers a raw, unrelenting sound steeped in the genre’s early ‘90s roots. Reviewers frequently liken their sludgy, thuggish heaviness to Obituary, noting a shared penchant for trudging, dissonant riffs, though Viogression infuses a Midwestern grit distinct from Florida’s swampy polish. Their technical ferocity and morbid atmospheres draw parallels to Death’s foundational aggression and Pestilence’s chaotic edge, as seen in comments praising their thrash-leaning debut Expound & Exhort. Fans of Morbid Saint’s cult intensity and Autopsy’s doom-drenched decay will find kinship in Viogression’s ability to meld intricate brutality with a haunting, unrefined vibe. Echoes of Possessed’s primal fury and Morbid Angel’s raw power further cement their appeal, making them a hidden gem for devotees of death metal’s formative, unpolished era.
Diego Gedoz de Souza is responsible for the artwork.
Track
Listing:
1. Enûma Elish Ilū
2. Jinx
3. Akhara Aakasa
4. Renumeration
5. Samsara Ananta
6. Travesty ov darkness
7. Heqet Saeculum
8. Pummeled
9. Amaranthine Kairos
10. Superposition
11. Buki’s dream*
12. Vulnus sclopetarium
13. Ouroboros Noesis
14. Eaten by flies
15. Aeternitas Aevum
16. As the light fades
17. Adrothia Akaru
18. Summon
19. Light harvester
Credits:
Produced by Viogression.
Engineered and mixed by Chris Djuricic.
Mastered by Dave Otero.
Vocals and guitar solos: Recorded at Belle City Sound by Chris Djuricic.
Drums and rhythm guitars: Recorded at Level3Studios, Mount Horeb, Wisconsin; produced by Erik Schultek.
Bass: Recorded at Cavern Entertainment by Nino Nienas.
Album cover artist: Diego Gedoz de Souza.
*Buki’s Dream: Written by Bryan Jaeger (RIP)/Brian DeNeffe. Originally recorded at Smart Studios, Madison, WI, 1994. Embellished by Lief Larson at Belle City Sound Studios, 2025.
Guest vocals: Steve Wilson.
Guest guitar solo on "Vulnus Sclopetarium:" Chris Monroy.
Line-up:
Brian DeNeffe - Vocals
Lief Larson - Guitar
Johnathon Iberra - Guitar
Jason Hellman - Bass
Erik Schultek - Drums
Bio:
Formed in 1988, Viogression swiftly forged a formidable presence in the metal underground with three searing demos, paving the way for their critically lauded debut, Expound & Exhort (1990). This landmark release launched them onto a world tour, igniting stages alongside Death and Pestilence. Their second album, Passage (1994), released incomplete, led to a nine-year hiatus. Reborn in 2003, Viogression unleashed fresh material, culminating in the 2014 EP, A Pure Formality, which sparked the band’s comeback with electrifying festival performances. Defying 2020’s global turmoil, they delivered 3rd Stage of Decay, released worldwide in 2022 through Satanath Records and Moribund Records. Now, Viogression stands on the brink of their fourth album, Thaumaturgic Veil, set for Summer 2025, poised to unleash a cataclysmic new chapter in their storied legacy.
https://viogression.info/
FFO: Ulcerate, Alcest, Dark Castle, Isahn, Asagraum, Humanity’s Last Breath
Hollow Moon: Precursor is the first release in a trilogy of EPs that will collectively comprise the band's first full-length album, Hollow Moon. Hollow Moon: Precursor is an evolution of Hellir’s atmosphere venturing into a broader range of sounds. With everything from extremely heavy break downs, electronic breaks, classical piano, and fusion, there’s a lot of new territory to explore. Or to boldly go where no one has gone before……
The official video for the EP's first single, "Firespray," is available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DpYIH0d_owY
In describing "Firespray" for Invisible Oranges' video premiere this past May, Rhys Williams writes: "The song itself bobs back and forth from black metal into straight-up death-doom, and comes in strong and heavy with it, knocking the unprepared viewer off-guard with the contrast to the wholesomely whimsical visuals."
The EP's second single,"Ishimura," will be released on July 18!
Track Listing:
1. Ishimura
2. Firespray
3. Spiral
4. Below
Credits:
Drums: Dylan Webb.
Guitar solo in "Spiral:" Harlon McCargar.
All other music, lyrics, engineering, mixing, mastering: Daniel Shaneyfelt.
Artwork: Harlon McCargar.
Bio:
Hellir was founded in 2023 as a solo project by Daniel Shaneyfelt as a way to experiment with ideas that didn’t suit other projects. He released the first Hellir record Wheel of Ghosts in 2024, which blends elements of black metal, 80s synth pop, vapor wave, thall, and cinematic music.
Soon after recording Wheel of Ghosts, Hellir welcomed Dylan Webb on drums, helping push the duo’s sound into heavier and more
technical territory.
Hellir translates to "Cave" in the Old Norse language.
https://hellir.bandcamp.com/
Wormholedeath is proud to announce the signing of one of Australia's most commanding underground forces: EVOCATUS. The Hunter Valley-based melodic death metal quintet have inked a deal with the label for the worldwide release of their long-awaited new album, INEVITABLE DEATH, on August 29, 2025.
Emerging from the scorched battlefields of New South Wales with a bloodstained banner of thrash, death, folk, and symphonic might, Evocatus wield melody and brutality in equal measure. Their latest sonic campaign, Inevitable Death, marks a monumental leap forward—expanding on the saga outlined in 2020’s Path to Tartarus with an epic, war-scarred offering of blistering riffs, sweeping orchestration, and lyrical odes to fate, myth, and warfare.
Produced once again by Ryan Huthnance at Emissary Studios, Inevitable Death captures the sharpened edge of the band’s evolving sound. Fans of Kreator, Amon Amarth, and Machine Head will find familiar fire here, but with an identity that is unmistakably Evocatus—tight, towering, and unapologetically intense.
“We are beyond thrilled—and admittedly relieved—to finally unleash this beast," the band declares. "INEVITABLE DEATH is the culmination of five years of blood, sweat, and beers. With WORMHOLEDEATH now standing beside us, we’re honoured to present this album to the world. We raise our horns to you, our friends, family, and fans, for your unwavering support over the years and in making this album possible. Here's to ‘Inevitable Death’, and the tales of battle, myth, triumph, and death within—be prepared for a journey through the ages!”
Wormholedeath's Carlo Bellotti praises the album as a bold and singular statement:
“It is very difficult to find precise influences, because the conceptual level of the compositions ranges between various stylistic strands, keeping in a very precise way, centred and very focused on a certain Death Metal with a Melodic vein. The project has a lot of personality, thanks also to fluid writing and an absolutely convincing execution. The experience gained over the years is clearly evident. The album has no weak points thanks to unquestionable compositional skills. This is the decisive union that gives you a unique stylistic imprint that always maintains a high maturity and intensity. The songs as well as the project itself, have their own specific identity that is extremely personal. The vocal work is awesome, as well as all the instrumental parts. Guitars and the rhythm section are powerful, and they do a great job in the composition and arrangements. I haven't listened to a record of this sound matrix for a long time.”
Tracklist
1. Into Everlasting Night
2. Serpent of Chaos
3. The River Styx
4. ...and Die in my Name
5. In Graves Unknown
6. For Death and Glory
7. Devoted to Inevitable Death
8. The Sirens Call
9. To Live by the Sword
10. A Fate Worse than Death
EVOCATUS are:
Nich Shields – Vocals
Vaughan Jones – Guitars
Callan Douchkov – Guitars
Brad Delforce – Bass
Adam Watts – Drums
https://www.youtube.com/@evocatusband2795
https://linktr.ee/evocatusband
https://www.facebook.com/EvocatusBand
VERTEBRA – “THE SAME”
Label: Xtreem Music
Release date: july 29th 2025
Genre: Progressive Death/Thrash Metal
For fans of: Death | Kreator | Atheist | Deathrow
As I walk through this world of manipulators I guard my inner flame; hide its guiding light from the hungry eyes of thieves and despots disguised as benefactors. Self proclaimed demigods deliver sermons laced with fear, offering to reveal the only path through life, the only way to live, to succeed, to be saved, to survive…yet the price for their ‘wisdom’ never changes – the extinguishing of my flame, the sacrifice of myself, conformity and enslavement. Whether they wear horns or beatific smiles, whether they rage and threaten or tempt and beguile…beneath the layers of deceit they are all the same.
Originally active in the mid ‘90s underground music scene of Rio Grande do Sul, in Porto Alegre, Brazil, where they quickly established a place for themselves with their fierce live performances, intense, intriguing music and uncompromising attitude, Vertebra were all too soon driven apart by the unwelcome pressures of life. However that was not to be the end of the Vertebra story, because those purveyors of melodic, technical, progressive death/thrash metal have returned, with their dreams and inspiration reignited, ready to achieve all that slipped away from them decades ago.
The Same is the long overdue full length debut album from Vertebra and it is an astonishing collection of songs, demonstrating fantastic technical dexterity, but also exquisite songcraft and melodic awareness. With a sound that manages to balance raw edges with clarity and separation, authenticity of expression with quality of tone, Vertebra proceed to unveil an array of metal masterpieces that defy the passage of time. The lead work throughout is stunning, with the solos being highlights and fundamental parts of each song, rather than mere adornments or space-fillers, while the rhythm section weaves intricate exploratory webs beneath the endless treasure trove of riffs. Impassioned, fiery vocals bind the disparate elements together, a blend of Chuck Schuldiner and Mille Petrozza delivering thoughtful and insightful lyrics. Despite the music’s many layers and elaborate sophistication The Same races by, time standing still as it unfurls its vivid, vibrant display. Personal favourites will change with every listen as there is no weak moment to be found, from the breathtaking deftness of touch displayed in ‘Overcoming The Void’ to the elegantly realised immersive nature of ‘Architecture Of Perspective, the searing intensity of ‘Behavior In The Eyes’ to the melancholic air of ‘Blessed Are The Forgetful’, Vertebra have brought us so much to cherish.
The new era of Vertebra will begin on July 29th when Xtreem Music unleash The Same upon the world. The album will be available on CD and digital formats, with the CD featuring a bonus song in the form of the original 1995 demo track, ‘Humanity’. From the past to the future, Vertebra are back with an album that may be The Same in name, but is anything but in nature.
Line-up:
Arildo Leal - Guitars/Vocals
Tiago Vargas - Bass/Vocals
Cristiano Hulk - Drums
Fernando Luzardo - Guitars
https://www.xtreemmusic.com/
https://www.facebook.com/vertebrametal
PUSTULANT FLESH is about to make the sewer seem scenic with their first major release - GURGLING PUSTULENCE. This raw and rotten debut drops August 8 via Extremely Rotten Productions.
Formed in 2022 and strengthened with an additional guitarist in 2024, this Copenhagen-based death grind outfit delivers a sickening and uncompromising sound live. Raw, rotten, and relentlessly filthy - Gurgling Pustulence is an auditory dissection with clear roots in classic grind and death metal, ranging from Blood Duster to Exhumed and Carcass.
The band has unleashed the first single off of Gurgling Pustulence, a ravenous cadaver march titled "March of the Ravenous Dead.” Stream this brutal procession of blast beats, flesh-eating riffs, and cemetery atmosphere now at https://pustulant-flesh.bandcamp.com/album/gurgling-pustulence
Tracklisting:
1) Beyond Lobotomy
2) Cadaver Creation
3) March of the Ravenous Dead
4) Dødsangst
5) A Single Muscle Twitches as I Wrest my Blade from your Gut to your Throat
and Leave you Dying, Helpless and Alone
6) Carrion Offspring
7) Gurgling Pustulence
The EP was recorded, mixed, and mastered by Benjamin “Polle” Radtleff at Radtleff Recordings, who captured the band’s raw and putrid expression with sharp precision and maximum foulness.
Gurgling Pustulence will be released on cassette, CD, and vinyl in three different color variants, marking a putrid new chapter in Danish death metal.
This is not just a debut – it’s a declaration. A vile, slimy, and violent introduction to PUSTULANT FLESH and the decay they bring with them.
Bio:
Born from pus in the spring of 2022, PUSTULANT FLESH is a young band from Copenhagen, delivering putrid grinding death metal with a raw edge. With themes of decay, the three original members forged a relentless sound that was intensified in 2024 with the addition of a fourth member on second guitar, adding even more weight to their brutal expression.
With bloodlust and hunger, the band is ready to unleash their monstrous universe upon the world, music dredged up from the grave. Drawing inspiration from legends like Carcass, Exhumed, and other “rotten delicacies,” PUSTULANT FLESH will release their debut EP on the 8th of August 2025 through Extremely Rotten Productions. They promise an experience as disgusting and decayed as their name suggests.
PUSTULANT FLESH is:
Mike Dalsgaard – guitar & vocals
Daniel Bror Ditlevsen – guitar
Peter Jacobsen – bass & vocals
Filip Dursun – drums
www.extremelyrottenprod.com
www.pustulantflesh.bandcamp.com
LEFT
HAND PATH
unveils "CHARNEL GROUNDS", a haunting tribute to sky
burial
This powerful new track explores the ancient Buddhist tradition of sky burial, where the deceased’s body is offered to nature’s elements on barren mountain charnel grounds. Through vivid and haunting lyrics, the song reflects on the cycle of life and death, capturing the raw essence of mortality and spiritual transcendence.
The accompanying lyric video, carefully hand-drawn and animated by AnnaVixie (Instagram: annavixie.art), is now available on the band’s YouTube channel, and the song will soon be available on all streaming services.
Audio production was handled by band members Doru Nedelcu and Tamás Wagner at Camera din Spate Recording Studio, with drums recorded at Music Hub Cluj-Napoca and vocals engineered by Sergiu Zeicu at “Evergreed HQ”. The final mixing and mastering was done by Ronnie Björnström at Björnström Sound Studio in Sweden.
Band Line-up:
Sebastian “Boke” Bucătaru – vocals
Tamás Wagner – guitar
Doru Nedelcu – guitar, keyboards, samples/fx
Attila Szenasi – bass
Dávid Andor Kiss – drums
Video link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F_vW2GG-ihM
https://www.facebook.com/LeftHandPathRomania
Minsk
(BY) - In support of their latest album, Absolute Dismal Domain, Brutal
Death Metal quartet, RELICS OF HUMANITY, will hit the road
with Pyrexia for the Wrath Over Europe Tour 2025 in August!
The tour marks the first time in five years that Relics of Humanity have
performed live! Dates are as follows:
5.08 Aalborg (DK) - Aalborg Streetfood
6.08 Copenhagen (DK) - Spillestedet
7.08 Berlin (DE) - Reset
8.08 jaromer (cz) - Brutal assault*
9.08 Warsaw (PL) -Hydrozagadka
10.08 Kosice (SK) - Collosseum
11.08 Wien (AU) - Replugged
12.08 Munchen (DE) - Backstage
13.08 Kassel (DE) - Goldgrube
14.08 Tilburg (NL) - Little Devil
15.08 Belval (LUX) - MK BAR**
16.08 Bern (SWI) - Akut Thun**
21.08 Andernach (DE) - Deathfeast Open Air**
22.08 Esquerdes (FR) - La Poudrerie
23.08 Andernach (de) - Deathfeast Open Air*
* - Pyrexia only ** - Relics of Humanity only
Relics of Humanity released Absolute Dismal Domain in January on Willowtip. Purchase/stream at the following links:
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.facebook.com/willowtip
https://www.facebook.com/relicsofhumanity/
And
we let the Wizards themselves to tell about the song:
"It all started with a riff — originally played in reverse. But in Ville’s head, it kept flipping around. When we finally tried it the other way, everything suddenly made sense. The groove locked in, the energy clicked, and the song found its true shape.
The drums were recorded in full takes, capturing the raw feel of a live performance — we picked the best take, the one that had just the right momentum. Amir brought his signature laid-back style to the bass, composing much of the line on the spot in the studio, letting instinct lead the way.
Vocally, Ville and producer Sam nailed an intense drive that powers the whole track. Originally, the verses felt a bit cramped — until a breakthrough moment where the final line was lifted to the top of the next section. Suddenly, the lyrics had room to breathe, and the phrasing came alive.
And the final touch? A subtle effect on the intro riff with a volume drop — making the moment the full band kicks in hit like a cannon blast.
“Too Late” is a song that came to life through experimentation, intuition, and instinct — and we can’t wait for you to hear it."
Listen to the single on music services (Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer, Tidal etc.): https://push.fm/fl/wizardsofhazards-toolate
WIZARDS OF HAZARDS are a traditional Doom Metal band from Middle Finland. Sharing the same interest for vintage instruments and heavy music composing. Their musical influences come from the recordings of the analog aeons, mostly 70’s and 80's heavy metal, and their lyrics are inspired by bygone times, supernatural phenomenons and old tales & beliefs. After decades of jamming and performing as a trio, they shifted their shapes into a four piece and changed their name to WIZARDS OF HAZARDS.
https://www.wizardsofhazards.com/
https://www.facebook.com/wizardsofhazards
Demiurgon play the kind of fast, unrelenting, riffy death metal that will just blow you away first thing. Their music is more "pure" than "brutal" death metal but it's a healthy mix of everything good about that genre, and what's notable here is that there are actually clear, fleshed out riffs and interesting structures, rather than just senseless, all-out chaos out there. It's death metal that's deeply gratifying, in terms of extremity and also good music. Stream two of their songs at
https://demiurgon-label.bandcamp.com/album/miasmatic-deathless-chamber
DEMIURGON – “MIASMATIC DEATHLESS CHAMBER”
Genre: Death metal with
brutal and tech elements
For fans of: Hate Eternal, Origin, Depravity, Carnophage, Diabolizer, Unmerciful, Hideous Divinity,
Arborescence of Wrath
Demiurgon whip up a storm almost literally with their kind of ferocious, unbridled death metal. Hurtling towards the listener at ridiculous speeds, it stirs up a variety of emotions usually of the violent kind. Mostly though, there is sheer trepidation listening to the forceful nature of their music, and strangely, at the same time an innate sense of awe witnessing the control they have over the entire catastrophic event. Having over a decade of experience, they have cultivated the art of channeling the raw energy into writing satisfyingly long compositions marked with numerous variations and coming with up incessantly buzzing, catchy and memorable albeit inevitably head-imploding riffs. After all, this is pure death metal on steroids, fanned by brutal and technical doses to attain monstrous proportions. It's the kind of music a death metal fan can't dislike - it's simply dialled up to a fiery level here, backed by years of songwriting expertise and delivered like a punch to the face.
Line up
Stefano Borciani - Voice
Emanuele Otani - Guitars
Dani Benincasa - Guitars
Riccardo Benedini - Bass
Riccardo Valent – Drums
Artwork by Giannis Nakos / Remedy Art Design
Track listing
1. Worldwide Grave
2. The Era of Defiance
3. Aspiring to Omnipotence
4. Miasmatic Deathless Chamber
5. Flashforward to the End
6. Throne of Derangement
7. Apoptosi
Release date - September 19th, 2025
https://www.facebook.com/transcendingobscurityrecords
https://www.facebook.com/Demiurgon
Thanks a lot for your support everyone! Kunal Choksi (label owner) Transcending Obscurity
CONFINEMENT OF FLESH is a violent blend of classic American death metal—characterized by the brutality and musicianship of the genre's originators—mixed with the gloominess of their Finnish contemporaries. MALFORMED draws influence from the eerie atmosphere that early Finnish death metal bands established and made a hallmark of the national scene.
From heavy grooves to frenzied blast beats, Confinement of Flesh pushes their sound even further. It's a more refined and mature continuation of their earlier work, sure to satisfy existing fans and attract new ones. The album was recorded by MALFORMED, produced and engineered by Felix Pennanen (Disguised Malignance), and mastered to perfection by Lasse at Ballade Studios.
The band has posted a stream of album closer "The Incoming Rapture." Listen now at https://darkdescentrecords.bandcamp.com/album/confinement-of-flesh
Confinement of Flesh will be released worldwide on Friday, July 25th, through U.S. label Dark Descent Records and European label Extremely Rotten Productions. The album will be available on LP, CD, cassette, and digital formats.
Tracklisting:
1. Within the Flesh
2. Confinement of Terror
3. Obscure Walls from Beyond
4. Abnormal Eulogy
5. Eyes Torn Out
6. Depredate the Divine
7. Return of the Plague
8. Shattered Illusion
9. The Incoming Rapture
Confinement of Flesh features an ominous cover painting by Icelandic artist Skadvaldur, offering a perfect visual representation of the darkness found within the album's sound. This highly anticipated debut cements MALFORMED as one of the most promising bands in today’s death metal scene.
The album was recorded by MALFORMED, produced and engineered by Felix Pennanen (Disguised Malignance), and mastered by Lasse at Ballade Studios.
Formed in 2022 in the Finnish capital of Helsinki, MALFORMED released their debut demo Uncontrollable Malformity, digitally that same year. It was later picked up for physical release by U.S. record label Rotted Life and distributed worldwide. The demo also led to a record deal and a follow-up EP with Danish underground death metal label Extremely Rotten Productions. The Gathering of Souls, released in 2023, further expanded the band's international reach and led to several shows outside of Finland.
MALFORMED is:
Eetu Hyvönen - Lead Vocals & Guitars
Akseli Lindroos - Guitar
Pauli Niemi - Bass & Vocals
Jani Seppi - Drums
www.darkdescentrecord.com
www.extremelyrottenprod.com
www.malformeddm.bandcamp.com
www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088862900983
MORTAL SCEPTER – “ETHEREAL DOMINANCE”
Label: Xtreem Music
Release date: september 9th 2025
Genre: Death/Thrash Metal
For fans of: Kreator | Dark Angel | Sadus | Torture
Behind the enshrouding, velvet curtain of the night sky, the grandest of dramas is played out between the distant planets. Civilisations rise and fall beneath the towering nebulae and alien intelligences surf the crimson clouds of gas giants. Gods and robots, forms of life for which we have no words, scheme and slaughter across the light years of heaven. Unfathomable technologies create life in wild profusion and evolutionary theories and the limits of knowledge unravel like debris spilling into the vacuum from the fatal wounds in ravaged starships. We sleep in ignorance as the voices of eternity roar from the heart of black holes and the fringes of existence lie just beyond the next horizon…
Combining the golden elixir of violent thrash metal and the burning venom of primal death metal, Mortal Scepter first formed in the history-laden streets of Dunkirk, France in 2012. A first EP, As Time Sharpens The Sentence, was released by Unspeakable Axe Records in 2015 and with the dawning of 2019 the first Mortal Scepter album, Where Light Suffocates was unleashed by Xtreem Music. It’s been more than six years since that highly praised debut first stalked the Earth, but finally its successor is here – and as the old saying goes, some things are worth waiting for…
Every day of the intervening years is forgotten as soon as Ethereal Dominance begins with its momentous title track. Sounds from the cold void give way to rolling thrash riffs and then the song explodes as the vicious vocals cut in. The production is strong and powerful, the guitar motifs dextrous and intricate and the feel and emotion comes straight from the great days of the mid-‘80s. Packed with adrenalin and threat ‘Redshifting Death’ rampages through the wastelands where the heaviest of thrash bleeds into the darkness of death and ‘Blindsight’ follows in its wake, unswerving, unrelenting and hungry for blood. Each track forms an intrinsic part of the Ethereal Dominance whole – individually devastating, collectively world destroying. The quality never drops and the iron grip on both your throat and your imagination never loosens for a second, from ‘Reverse Paradigm’ with its spiralling riffs locked into a dance of death, to ‘Sense Of Ablation’ with its abundance of headbanging crunch and a solo that lights up the song like a meteor shower across the darkness of the heavens. With ‘Into The Wolves Den’ providing an epic conclusion to this interstellar odyssey, Ethereal Dominance is a stunning album of formidable potency.
Ethereal Dominance was recorded and mixed by Raph Henry (Mercyless, Carcolh etc) and mastered by Benoît Roux (Alcest, Anorexia Nervosa etc) and together they have captured the perfect sound for Mortal Scepter; clarity and power, a biting edge and an authentic feel - no trace of modern sterility! The package is completed by the intricate artwork of Jon Whiplash whose work has adorned Mortal Scepter’s previous releases, as well as albums by the likes of Skelethal and Hexecutor. Ethereal Dominance will descend from the skies on September 9th – brought to our world by Xtreem Music, on vinyl, CD, cassette and digital formats. Do not miss this.
Line-up:
Valentin – Vocals/Bass
Maxime – Guitars
Guillaume – Drums
Lukk – Guitars/Vocals
https://www.xtreemmusic.com/
https://www.facebook.com/mortalscepter
"WINTERMOON" is a track taken from DIVNI SAN'S album “DREAMLIKE TALES”, out via Wormholedeath. Drenched in darkness, haunted by fate... Wintermoon is a chilling descent into loss, fear, and the unknown. With a cold night as its backdrop and a black, dark winter moon looming overhead, the song pulses with desperation, unanswered questions, and a soul crying out for salvation. Are we ever truly alone, or is something watching from the shadows?
Stream “Dreamlike Tales”: https://orcd.co/dreamliketales
www.youtube.com/@divnisan
www.facebook.com/DIVNISAN
METEORA – “IN THIS SILENCE” (EP)
Label: H-Music
Release date: august 8th 2025
Genre: Symphonic Metal
For fans of: Epica | Leaves’ Eyes | After Forever | Sirenia
The clouds of war and the spirits of ignorance and avarice gather on the horizon, phantom lords of madness bringing turmoil unsought for and conflict unwanted. The voices of power proclaim our destiny and turn spotlights of hatred upon our once-friends now enemies, demanding bloodshed; their duplicitous tongues equating loyalty with violence and love with destruction. But there is a light in the darkness, a quiet voice that penetrates the incoherent rage and indignant lies…an angel that tells us to trust our hearts and not our self serving leaders. In the eye of the storm is a silence – and in this silence there is truth.
Since forming in Budapest in 2010, Hungarian symphonic metal troupe Meteora have been developing their unique, dark and many-layered approach to the genre – their line-up shifting and adapting as they settled ever more firmly into their musical and creative identity. Over the course of their three full length albums - Our Paradise, Tragedy of Delusion and …Of Shades and Colours (featuring a notable guest vocal appearance from Lord Of The Lost’s Chris Harms)– they have built a challenging and enthralling body of work. Now a new and exciting chapter in their career is about to begin. In 2022 respected webzine Games, Braaains And A Headbanging Life declared …Of Shades and Colours to be “a phenomenal symphonic metal album”. In 2025 Meteora have taken another bold step forward and outdone themselves once again, with In this Silence…
There is a sense of gathering darkness as the title track draws back the curtain on In this Silence and the keyboards swirl behind the ominous, juddering riffs. The triple vocals entwine, bringing distinct personalities to this song of many movements and elements - Noémi Holló’s beautiful voice complemented by the strong, clear tones of Atilla Király and the guttural growls of Máté Fülöp. ‘Rebirth’ follows – a track of immense power and high drama; Noémi’s voice like liquid silver, slipping effortlessly between the driving guitars and thunderously heavy drums, seemingly pursued through storm rent skies by the harsh vocal accompaniment. It is with ‘Rebirth’ that you really get a sense of just what an individual entity Meteora have become. The first single drawn from In this Silence, ‘Free’, is perhaps the heartbeat of this new collection. There’s an immediacy in its call for resistance, perfectly executed tension and release as it builds to a great keyboard solo and the main vocal melody is like an outstretched hand offering union and companionship in a world of division. This is the song that will draw new listeners into the shadowed depths and hidden tides of Meteora’s complex and rewarding sound. In this Silence concludes with ‘Ghosts’; Atilla’s keyboards and Noémi’s voice combining to create something magical - the calm after the storm. A superb guitar solo lifts this contemplative piece to another level and it provides the perfect, introspective conclusion to this first part in what will be a trilogy of EPs.
The different facets of Meteora’s sound have been allowed the space to shine by the careful mixing of Nino Helfrich (Thrash Cult, Traces Of A Life etc) and Dmitry Kim (Khors, Arhat etc), with the mastering sheen being applied by Joel Wanasek (Machine Head, Carnation, Dååth etc) and Helfrich. The final touches of magic – the album and single artwork and the excellent video that accompanies ‘Free’ – were delivered by Dronicon Films (Swallow The Sun, Katatonia, October Tide etc). ‘Free’ is out now – look for the full splendour of In this Silence on August 8th from H-Music!
Line-up:
Noémi Holló – vocals
Máté Fülöp – bass, growls
Gábor Kása – drums
Dániel Baranya – guitars
Dániel Schreiber – guitars
Atilla Király – keys, vocals
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FLOATING - “HESITATING LIGHTS”
For
fans of: Swelling
Repulsion, Demilich, Defect Designer, Februus, Adramelech, Siouxsie
and the BansheesTrack 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
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
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Hailing from Bietigheim-Bissingen, Germany’s NAEVUS was originally formed in 1991 as a death metal trio. Various lineup changes and musical alterations led to the first demo Quixotic Dreams in 1993. The second demo, A Sad Illusion, arrived a year later bearing a doomier sound and clean vocals. In 1995, the Autumn Sun demo was recorded and released, with the lineup still existing today: Uwe Groebel (vocals / lead guitar), Oliver Grosshans (guitar), Sven Heimerdinger (bass), and Mathias Straub (drums). The demo – influenced by Trouble, Pentagram, Saint Vitus, The Obsessed, and Black Sabbath – received very good international reviews and finally led to the first recording contract in 1997 with Lee Dorrian’s Rise Above Records. The recordings were made at Vielklang Studio in Berlin, where The Obsessed’s debut and Saint Vitus’ V were recorded. Bearing the title Sun Meditation, NAEVUS’ debut album was released in March 1998.
Thereafter, NAEVUS’ musical style continued to develop. This was followed by the 14 Inches of Fury four-way split with Revelation, Twisted Tower Dire, and Grief of God as well as the song “R.I.P” on the Trouble tribute album. After family and professional changes, the band went their separate ways in 1999, while at the same time, Mathias Straub and Oliver Grosshans founded the epic power metal band Sacred Steel. From then on, Uwe Groebel dedicated himself to the doom trio Voodooshock with further song ideas, before the band got back together in 2012 and the first rehearsals for the reunion show with Saint Vitus began. Originally, they only wanted to play the old songs again, but the joy of playing meant that new songs were not long in coming. In 2016, the second long-player, Heavy Burden, was released and garnered internationally positive reviews.
In 2023, recordings began for a third album. At last here, Back Home is its title, and quite aptly. NAEVUS are nothing if not consistent, and within the opening minute – hell, even seconds – you are right Back Home with their warm, emotive doom. And yet, while NAEVUS’ traditional-yet-signature sound remains stronger than ever, the means of arriving at that have changed some. Nowadays, the band acts more flexibly and arranges the entire songs together, which was previously almost exclusively reserved for Uwe Groebel. Groebel’s vocals are as melodically hypnotic as ever, too, with the very personal lyrics imparting loss and grief but also with love and hope – a quality surely highlighted by the man’s warm pipes. Cementing this sensation of warmth and comfort – effectively, being Back Home – the cover art was once again created by Roland Scriver.
DYING VICTIMS is honored to bring NAEVUS Back Home, and the album’s release show will take place with old tape-trading friend Patrick Walker of 40 Watt Sun and Warning at Schwarzer Keiler, Stuttgart on October 2nd.
Line-up:
Sven Heimerdinger - Bass
Mathias Straub - Drums
Oliver Grosshans - Guitars
Uwe Groebel - Vocals, Guitars
From Bietigheim-Bissingen, Germany
Artwork:
Roland Scriver
Release date:
19th September 2025
Tracklist1 Intro
2 Back Home
3 The Dead Dont Sleep
4 My Fire
5 Under A Different Sky
6 Ghost
7 Angels Never Come
8 Master Of Shiver
9 Free The Ravens Fly
Release info:
Regular gatefold LP edition on black vinyl, with poster, sticker, postcard and download code.
Special gatefold LP edition on transparent blue vinyl, with poster, sticker, postcard, download code and patch.
CD with sticker and obi.
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From the war-scarred heart of Ukraine comes Katana, delivering a blistering new single that rips straight through the soul. “Scars” is more than a song — it’s a gut-wrenching confession wrapped in a sonic assault. Fusing the raw weight of metalcore, the aggression of nu metal, and the emotional depth of modern metal, Katana carve their truth into every bar.
Lyrically unflinching and brutally honest, “Scars” explores the torment of childhood trauma, generational pain, and the battle to break the cycle of abuse. With lines like “I’ll never be the monster like you” and “Grew up in prison you built for me,” the song hits with the force of a personal reckoning.
Musically, Katana blend down-tuned riffs, explosive breakdowns, and haunting melodic passages to create a landscape that mirrors the torment in the lyrics. It’s a cry for justice, a cathartic purge, and an anthem for every broken soul who refuses to become what tried to destroy them.
Whether you're a fan of Slipknot, Architects, or Spiritbox — Katana is carving out their place beside giants.
BiographyAn electrifying fusion of Nu Metal and Hardcore from this powerhouse Ukrainian band. Brace yourself for heavy guitar riffs, bone-crushing breakdowns, and intense vocals.
In 2019, guitarist Vitalii Bodnar and vocalist Vladyslav Byvalin serendipitously met in Khmelnytskyi, Ukraine, united by their mutual passion for music. Fuelled by this shared fervor, they swiftly decided to form a band. By July of that same year, drummer Oleksandr Matviychuk had joined their ranks, followed by guitarist Yevhen Lysenko in November, marking the inception of KATANA. Despite facing lineup adjustments and myriad challenges, the band persisted, culminating in the recording of their debut single, "Я не будую стін" (I'm Not Building Walls), with this lineup intact.
The band's trajectory encountered a stumbling block in 2020 with quarantine measures stalling their live performances. However, their inaugural live show at Docker G Pub in Kyiv garnered acclaim from Ukrainian rock luminaries, underscoring their potential within the European festival circuit. In February 2021, bassist Dmytro Voynarovskiy joined the ensemble, and KATANA unveiled their debut album, "Ворог" (The Enemy), delving into themes of self-betterment and the pursuit of happiness. Drummer Vladislav Zakharchuk took over from Oleksandr Matviychuk in December 2021.
Despite the tumult of 2022 amid the Russo-Ukrainian conflict, KATANA rallied for charitable concerts, extending support to the Ukrainian military and displaced individuals. On October 1, 2022, they dropped the music video "Твори" (Create), spotlighting the significance of creativity. July 2023 witnessed the launch of an English-language EP titled "Destruction," wherein KATANA explores human imperfections and the transformative essence of chaos.
Early August 2023 saw KATANA refreshing their lineup with bassist Bednarskyi Kostiantyn and drummer Hetman Yaroslav. The current ensemble encompasses a diverse array of musical influences, culminating in a distinctive amalgamation of Nu Metal, Rapcore, and Alternative sounds. KATANA remains steadfast in their philanthropic endeavors and looks forward to unveiling their second album, resolutely committed to leaving an indelible mark on the music landscape. When probed about their moniker, they succinctly assert, "Because it blows your head off!"
KATANA is:
Vladyslav Byvalin
Vitalii Bodnar
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Hailing from North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany’s SADISTIC GOATMESSIAH originally formed in 2013 but were mostly inactive until 2017. Back then, the band was a duo of vocalist / guitarist / bassist Morbid Goatpriest of Lust, Filth and Mayhem and drummer Goat Primator. As suggested by those nom de plumes and, of course, their very moniker itself, SADISTIC GOATMESSIAH revel in sonic filth, as exemplified by their first couple demos, where a strong influence of the almighty Nifelheim and Australian blackthrash can be felt – and Japan’s legendary Sabbat, above all, which endures to this day. In 2021, bassist Goatess of Fire arrived, making the band a power-trio and driving that filth in a different-yet-parallel direction: speed metal with Hellhammer / Celtic Frost and Darkthrone influences and an unapologetic punk attitude (and still Sabbat!). Thereafter, four splits and a demo followed, fleshing out the SADISTIC GOATMESSIAH sound before the inevitable debut album.
At last here, Violence is that first full-length, and its elegantly simple title says everything it should. Fast and deadly as the scythe of the reaper, SADISTIC GOATMESSIAH here unload an arsenal of dungeonic speed metal steeped in the ancient and FUCK OFF, loose and lawless and deliberately raw as hot blood. Those aforementioned influences still remain, but the foremost one is of Sabbat, where eerie leads ride a galloping steed of filth, all reverbed to Hell and back, never feeling “retro” because the future never happened. For all the familiarity, the ten tracks comprising Violence work their malevolent magick due to SADISTIC GOATMESSIAH’s off-the-rails execution: never faked, always full-on, fucking going for the throat and never letting up. As such, the album’s 40 minutes fly by in a flash, compelling repeat listeners just as you try to escape that very dungeon…the air above stinks, so might as well plummet back down to the filth! You want Violence? SADISTIC GOATMESSIAH will give you fucking VIOLENCE!
Line-up:
Morbid Goatpriest of Lust, Filth and Mayhem - Vocals, Guitars
Goat Primator - Drums
Goatess of Fire - Bass
From Essen, Germany
Artwork:
The Withered Wizard
Release date:
19th September 2025
Tracklist1. Iron Lungs - The Choirs of Hell
2. The 7th Circle of Hell
3. Forces of Evil
4. Slaughter of the Gods
5. Messiah of Death and Doom
6. Witchfire
7. Curse of Eternal Winter
8. Stainless Steel
9. Euphoria of Death
10. Darkness and Evil
Release info:
Regular LP edition on black vinyl, with insert, poster, sticker, postcard and download code.
Special LP edition on purple vinyl, with insert poster, sticker, postcard, download code and patch. (Dying Victims Productions)
Special LP edition on black/grey marbled vinyl, with insert poster, sticker, postcard, download code. (Fucking Kill Records)
CD with sticker and obi.
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Label: Fighter RecordsRelease date: october 7th 2025
Genre: Heavy/Speed Metal
For fans of: Judas Priest | Skullfist | Annihilator | Striker
It’s late 2015 in Québec City, Canada and guitarists Criss Raptör and Steve Force are discussing ideas for a new band with drummer Rick Wild. The beers are flowing and references are made to German speed metal, US power metal, fantasy, sci-fi and comic books. And then Rick Wild says “what if the band is called Ültra Raptör and we have a song that sings about Cadillacs and dinosaurs?” Cadillacs and dinosaurs? Was this a clever allusion to the nascent band’s blend of primeval speed and savagery with meticulous, precision playing? The meshing of ancient influences and modern power? Or was it just an outburst of alcohol fuelled metal madness? Whatever the thought, or lack of it, behind that fateful statement it set another great Canadian metal band on their way! Steve Force and the inspirational Rick Wild took their leave of Ültra Raptör after 2018s self titled EP, but Criss Raptör is still there and the band are going from strength to strength. Debut album Tyrants really announced the heavy/speed metal strike force to the world in the winter of 2021 and now the Cadillac driving dinosaurs are back with album number two – the incendiary Fossilized!
Fossilized begins with its title track and Ültra Raptör immediately lay down the blue print for all that is to follow – ripping, melodic speed metal riffs, crisp, punching drums, magnificent choruses and blinding solos that scythe through the heart of the song. It’s a breathless beginning, a massive adrenaline injection and rush of excitement. ‘Spinosaurus’ and ‘Hard ‘n Fast’ follow in quick succession, lead by Phil T. Lung’s incredible high pitched screams and characterful vocals, delivering hooks and melodies to die for. The classic metal sounds of these songs make them feel like old friends after a single listen. They’re not derivative; it’s just that Ültra Raptör seem to have a direct line to the pure essence of metal. Songs like ‘Ptero-Ranger’ make you want to headbang and air guitar like you did in the days before you became jaded and cynical - Ültra Raptör make the magic of metal new again! The quality of Fossilized stays in the stratosphere right to the end with the thundering drums and twisting, turning riffs of ‘Down The Drain’ and the uplifting metal anthem that is ‘Face The Challenge’ with its wonderful chorus. So many great riffs…so many brilliant solos…so many sensational choruses and melodies…Fossilized is the epitome of energized, exhilarating metal. Ültra Raptör have delivered a classic!
Recorded, mixed and mastered by David Lizotte (Saccage, Warning Sign etc) Fossilized has the perfect balance between raw and raging energy and clarity and definition of sound. When you add to that the insane artwork of Mario E. Lopez M (Evil Invaders, Crystal Viper, Heavy Load etc) then you have everything a metal hungry headbanger could ask for. Fighter Records will release Fossilized on October 7th on CD, 12"LP, Cassette & Digital formats and the impact on the metal scene will be seismic! The Raptör is back!
Line-up:
Phil T. Lung - vocals
Criss Raptör – lead guitar
Zoltan Saurus – rhythm guitar
Dick Van Heuß – bass
Tony Bronco – drums
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ALPHA DESTROYER, the explosive new band featuring Martin Sweet (Crashdïet), Kelly LeMieux (Buckcherry), and Eric Sexton-Dorsett (Sleepless), has launched the first single off their upcoming debut album, FAST LANE. The album is out this fall on Necromantic Press Records.
"The first single and title track, 'Fast Lane,' really sets the pace for the LP," comments Sexton-Dorsett. "Though the album is super diverse, Fastlane comes right out of the gate with a straightforward, almost punk vibe that is matched by Martin's heavy yet melodic lyrical approach to life’s struggles."
Watch the video for "Fast Lane" at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ix7PQIZ0i1o
Physical copies of Fast Lane -including limited-edition red splatter and standard black vinyl - will begin shipping on September 15. The album will be available on all streaming platforms on October 31. Pre-orders are available at https://necromanticpress.com/products/alpha-destroyer-fast-lane-vinyl-lp-limited-edition
Tracklisting:1 - Straight Into the Grind
2 - Masterplan
3 - Dirt in the Ground
4 - Lobotomized
5 - Transmission
6 - Fast Lane
7 - Sweet Dreams From Oblivion
8 - Manic Messiah
9 - Conspiracy
10 - The Prophet
“This Isn’t a Band. It’s a Warning.”
A new force is rising from the hard rock underground, and it's coming for blood. ALPHA DESTROYER, the explosive new band featuring Martin Sweet (Crashdïet), Kelly LeMieux (Buckcherry), and Eric Sexton-Dorsett (Sleepless), has officially announced their formation and the impending release of their debut album Fast Lane, coming later this year on Necromantic Press.
Forged over four years of late-night riffs, shared stories, and mutual respect aboard the Monsters of Rock Cruise, ALPHA DESTROYER is a five-headed beast that fuses the muscle of modern heavy metal with a razor-sharp melodic edge. Rounding out the lineup are guitarist/producer Kevin Hahn and drummer Ryan McPhaill, both of whom bring decades of high-calibre experience and intensity to the fold.
With influences rooted in heavy rock, classic metal, and progressive doom, Fast Lane is a ten-track juggernaut that kicks down the door from the opening riff. From the high-octane charge of opener "Straight Into the Grind" to the brooding stomp of "Manic Messiah", ALPHA DESTROYER weaves stories of struggle, power, and survival with a sound that’s both brutal and anthemic.
ALPHA DESTROYER is not here to ask permission — they’re here to make noise. Follow the band online and join the inner circle before the fuse is lit.
THE STORM IS BUILDING. ALPHA DESTROYER IS COMING.
ALPHA DESTROYER is:
Eric Sexton-Dorsett
Martin Sweet
Kelly Lemieux
Ryan McPhaill
Kevin Hahn
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Since
2004, NEEDLESS has been pushing the boundaries of extreme
music, blending intricate compositions with raw intensity. With a sound that
fuses progressive, thrash, and death metal, they have emerged as one of the
leading powerhouses of the Hungarian underground.The band’s latest album, The Cosmic Cauldron (2022), was a breakthrough moment, released under Uprising! Records. The record gained international recognition, appearing in major metal webshops, including Nuclear Blast and Napalm Records, and making its way to audiences from the USA to Japan. Their energetic live performances have also seen them share the stage with renowned acts such as Unleashed and Vektor, while also touring extensively across Europe.
Navigating between themes of mythology, science fiction, and deep philosophical contemplation, Needless is now preparing for their most ambitious release yet. Their third album released on May 30, 2025 via Inertial Music (home of well renowned musicians like Niklas Sundin), will mark the next chapter in their artistic evolution.
Latest Release: "Premonition"
This is their third studio album, released via the Italian label Inertial Music, and marks the beginning of a new era. Musically, they've taken a more open, atmospheric direction, aiming to explore deeper layers of human experience and existential vision.
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Catalonia’s
old school black metal emissary BURGHÂSH rises from the
ashes of Burgûli to deliver a savage new chapter with their first
official EP under the new moniker: LA TRÍADA DELS IDIOTES,
out on 29 August 2025, via Wormholedeath.Forged in 2025 as the ideological successor to the decade-spanning entity Burgûli (est. 2012), Burghâsh is not a reinvention—it is a spiritual weapon sharpened through years of misanthropic creation. Seven releases under the Burgûli name carved their presence deep into the underground with raw sonics and caustic anti-theistic themes, culminating in a linguistic and conceptual turn toward their native Catalan.
Now, with La tríada dels idiotes, Tar-Mairon doubles down on the venom. Across three unrelenting tracks, Burghâsh launches a serrated critique of the so-called "holy trinity" of Abrahamic faiths. The EP is a hate-fueled triptych that drags sacred dogma into the dust and dissects it with contempt.
Grainy analog recording techniques give La tríada dels idiotes its corroded, tomb-cold texture—every riff a rusted blade, every howl an echo from a crumbling altar. The Catalan tongue becomes both cultural anchor and sonic dagger, delivering each word with historical resonance and irreligious fire.
Burghâsh emerges as the purified essence of what Burgûli once was—stripped of compromise, baptized in distortion, and focused entirely on confrontation. La tríada dels idiotes is not just an EP—it’s a spiritual autopsy, composed for those who see faith not as salvation, but as the oldest poison in the bloodstream of mankind.
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DYING VICTIMS PRODUCTIONS is proud to present the highly anticipated second album of Germany’s FIRMAMENT, FOR CENTURIES ALIVE, on CD and vinyl LP formats.
Formed in 2021, FIRMAMENT have drawn inspiration from everything the night sky has to offer in terms of rock music, fusing myriad influences from various eras – from proto-metal to NWOBHM. As first boldly displayed by the debut album We Don’t Rise, We Just Fall – released in 2023 by DYING VICTIMS to critical acclaim – the Germans’ authentically homemade sound feels familiar yet ventures into uncharted territory: a journey through time, bridging past and future. FIRMAMENT distill the signature trademarks of these musical aeons into a sound that lingers not just in the ear but, most importantly, deep within the heart.
And since that fruitful formation, FIRMAMENT’s classic lineup of drums, bass, twin guitars, and vocals has been bringing their epic, dark, yet romantic heavy-rock sound to the stage. Among many others, the band have played at such festivals as Muskelrock, Starlett Stock, and Trveheim, establishing themselves as a captivating live act – and, in the process, earning highly positive feedback from the press, the scene, and their fans alike.
FIRMAMENT’s foundation was poignantly established by the aforementioned debut album and then successive split with the reanimated MIDNIGHT PREY, Gathered Under Open Skies, but the sky is indeed the limit. Witness the band’s dramatic second album, For Centuries Alive. With full dedication to their new work, FIRMAMENT explore new sonic and lyrical realms, all in celebration of “Her Majesty” – music, in all her glory. And while their time-worn influences remain in place – namely, the untouchable trio of Wishbone Ash, Blue Öyster Cult, and Thin Lizzy – where they then go with these influences “of known and unknown territories” puts their heavy rock in its own rarefied category altogether. Hearts even more proudly on sleeves, the Germans unfurl eight propulsive narratives (plus mood-setting intro) with a joie de vivre that’s engaging, endearing, and exciting to the extreme. Thoughtful and romantic lyrics are thrust to the fore across timeless, storytelling music, all wrapped in a warm and impulsive production, resulting in a record that feels bigger and brighter than its not-considerable predecessor. If FIRMAMENT again sound “old” here, it’s not so much because a concerted effort was made to be “retro” or similar; rather, it’s an understated underlining of endearing values within rock music – of form and content in harmonious, symbiotic balance. Not for nothing, then, is this new album named For Centuries Alive: FIRMAMENT are sonic sages from time memorial, arriving with “new” ageless wisdom!
Line-up:
Stefan Deutsch - Bass
Jonas Zeidler - Drums
Tom Michalik - Guitars
Philipp Meyer - Guitars
Marco Herrmann - Vocals
From Leipzig, Germany
Artwork:Ryan T. Hancock
Release date:19th September 2025
Tracklist01 Solarion's Wake
02 Pulsar
03 A Legend of the Fall
04 Swear by the Moon
05 An Anthem for the Spotless Mind
06 Brother of Sleep
07 Starbeast
08 Into the Realms of Distant Wonders
09 The Empress and the Foundling
Release info:
Regular gatefold LP edition on black vinyl, with poster, sticker, postcard and download code.
Special gatefold LP edition on green vinyl, with poster, sticker, postcard, download code and patch.
CD with sticker and obi.
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French death metal band NARAKA unveil their first single “BORN IN DARKNESS”, a foretaste of their homonymous album due for release on October 24, 2025 via Art Gates Records.
About "Naraka"
Naraka was founded in 2019 by Jean-Philippe Porteux, the band's guitarist. Naraka's style is a mix of modern metal and death-metal with some symphonic elements. The debut album "In Tenebris" was produced by Logan Mader and was released in 2021 via Blood Blast for digital and Season of Mist for physical.
This first opus featured Lindsay Schoolcraft (ex Cradle of Filth) and Veronica Bordacchini from Fleshgod Apocalypse as guests. Naraka toured throught all Europe in 2022, supporting Cradle of Filth, Alcest, Nile, and Krisiun.
The second album, "Born in Darkness," will be release in 2025 via Art Gates Records, again produced by Logan Mader and featuring a guest track from Septicflesh's Sotiris Anunnaki V. Naraka will tour Europe alongside Cradle of Filth, Nervosa, Loudblast, and Black Bomb A.
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LIKE
SORROW
Deliver a Soul-Crushing Epic with “A PROPHECY OF DESPAIR” Driven by the searing drumwork of Bryan Gribbin and a hauntingly beautiful keyboard solo by Marc Muchnik, A Prophecy of Despair pulls listeners into an apocalyptic vision of solitude, existential dread, and divine abandonment. It’s not just a song—it’s a descent into shadow, a reflection of a world with no saviors left.
Vocalist Marc Williams delivers every line like a curse cast in fire, with lyrics that spiral into madness:
“Fortune beckons me now as my soul folds in / No going back when you're trapped in Hell.”
For fans of Behemoth, Dimmu Borgir, or Septicflesh, this release hits with the weight of prophecy fulfilled. A Prophecy of Despair is now streaming everywhere—dive in, and don't expect to come out the same.
Biography
Emerging from the depths of Austin, Texas, Like Sorrow is the latest chapter in Melodic Black Metal, forged by the visionary Marc Williams. What began as a side project in 2023 has grown into something far greater—an exploration of pure Black Metal, infused with Marc’s signature melodic touch. The result echoes the haunting atmospheres of early Throes of Dawn, Agathodaimon, and hints of Naglfar, weaving together spectral tales, infernal realms, and deep-seated melancholy.
Like Sorrow made its debut in 2023 with the Realm of Despair EP, released digitally and on cassette via Rotting Sun Records. This was followed by four singles throughout late 2023 and 2024, culminating in A Collection of Despair (2023-2024), released on January 22, 2025.
While the project's early tracks strip away the prominent keyboards found in Marc’s other works, this is set to evolve. Future releases will expand upon Like Sorrow’s intense, sorrowful essence, blending bleak, soul-staining darkness with the evocative melodies that define its sound. A harrowing yet captivating journey awaits—one that lingers in the shadows, calling to those who embrace the void.
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Check it out at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qM1h4rpCKSA
"We go through Life struggling with the things we tell ourselves are important. Only to realise when Death comes that none of that mattered."- Thorndale on "Battles Fought in Vain"
This highly anticipated follow-up to their critically acclaimed 2024 debut, Lightning Spawn, promises a darker and more mature sound, showcasing the band's evolving artistry and the addition of a second guitar player to
their lineup.
Comprised of seasoned musicians from notable acts such as Adarrak, Killing Darlings, Embers of Oblivion, Epinikion, and Primal Charge, their unique blend of heavy, stoner, and doom metal has resonated with fans worldwide, setting the stage for Spiritual Chains to be a significant release.
Spiritual Chains was recorded across various studios in North America and Europe, a testament to Thorndale's commitment to sonic excellence. Jeff Henson (Duel) lends his talent to the album, featuring a guest solo on the track "Exiles and Masters”. The album was mixed and mastered by Rickard Bengtsson and Stafan Karlsson at Sweetspot Studios in Halmstad, Sweden (Arch Enemy, Spiritual Beggars).
“If you hear a touch of the familiar here and there, that’s exactly what it is. Hints, reminders that there were Giants of Metal long ago, and that the fire of those forebears continues to burn bright in talented musicians today from the scene." - Billy Goate (Doomed & Stoned)
Thorndale will release Spiritual Chains, on September 12
Pre-order:
https://thorndale.bandcamp.com/album/spiritual-chainsTrack Listing:
1 - Veins of the Phoenix
2 - Battles Fought in Vain
3 - Gods of Pain
4 - Twenty Thousand Souls
5 - Spiritual Chains
6 - Exiles and Masters
Album Credits:
Cover Art - Costin Chioreanu.
Jeff Henson - guest guitar on "Exiles and Masters".
All music by Thorndale.
All lyrics by Gustavo Valderrama and Zigor Munoz.
Produced by Thorndale.
Recorded locally in Austin, Texas; Scarborough, Ontario and Haarlem and Den Haag, Netherlands across 2024 and 2025.
Mixed and mastered by Rickard Bengtsson and Stafan Karlsson at Sweetspot Studios in Halmstad, Sweden.
Line-Up:
Gustavo Valderrama - Vocals
Peter Shannon - Guitars
Maarten Jungschläger - Guitars
Zigor Munoz - Bass
Guest musician: Rob Stone - Drums
Bio:
Thorndale is a stoner/doom metal band from The Netherlands, formed by experienced musicians from the European and North American metal scenes. Known for their powerful sound, Thorndale has quickly established themselves as a force to be reckoned with in the heavy music landscape. Members include Gustavo Valderrama (Killing Darlings, Headcrusher, Adarrak), Peter Shannon (Primal Charge), Maarten Jungschläger (Embers of Oblivion, Epinikion), and Zigor Munoz (Adarrak, Ferkaad).
https://www.facebook.com/thorndaleofficial
Thaumaturgic Veil is a metaphysical sonic construct, weaving intricate threads of human consciousness, vibrational frequency, and esoteric intent into a tapestry that transcends the boundaries of death metal. This work explores the interplay of awareness, magic, and the latent potential encoded within humanity’s neurocognitive framework.
Thaumaturgic Veil explores the interplay of consciousness, subconsciousness, and materiality, viewing existence as a binary system shaped by vibrational frequencies—the core medium molded by individual intent. These measurable waves connect the chaos of infinite potential to the order of the observable universe, reflecting ancient alchemy’s transformation of matter and awareness, akin to esoteric traditions and Thelema’s Great Work, uniting boundless Nuit and focused Hadit. Meditation and altered mental states enhance this, using frequencies to push perception and align with higher realities, as Crowley’s magick—change through intent—shapes the album’s structure.
The opening track ("Enûma Elish Ilū") introduces infinity as a recurring theme, its modal tones evoking Nuit’s expanse and microtonal shifts hinting at Hadit’s precision, tying into the album’s finite-eternal tension. Building on 2022’s 3rd Stage of Decay, this work intensifies with complex compositions: a primordial voice, heavy, growling guitars and bass conjure raw potential; relentless drums blast and propel it forward, while melodic leads and overtones pierce the dissonance, balancing distortion and clarity. Guttural yet ethereal, its sound design engages the auditory cortex, heightening awareness to match the album’s vision.
For enthusiasts of old-school death metal, Viogression delivers a raw, unrelenting sound steeped in the genre’s early ‘90s roots. Reviewers frequently liken their sludgy, thuggish heaviness to Obituary, noting a shared penchant for trudging, dissonant riffs, though Viogression infuses a Midwestern grit distinct from Florida’s swampy polish. Their technical ferocity and morbid atmospheres draw parallels to Death’s foundational aggression and Pestilence’s chaotic edge, as seen in comments praising their thrash-leaning debut Expound & Exhort. Fans of Morbid Saint’s cult intensity and Autopsy’s doom-drenched decay will find kinship in Viogression’s ability to meld intricate brutality with a haunting, unrefined vibe. Echoes of Possessed’s primal fury and Morbid Angel’s raw power further cement their appeal, making them a hidden gem for devotees of death metal’s formative, unpolished era.
Diego Gedoz de Souza is responsible for the artwork.
Track
Listing:1. Enûma Elish Ilū
2. Jinx
3. Akhara Aakasa
4. Renumeration
5. Samsara Ananta
6. Travesty ov darkness
7. Heqet Saeculum
8. Pummeled
9. Amaranthine Kairos
10. Superposition
11. Buki’s dream*
12. Vulnus sclopetarium
13. Ouroboros Noesis
14. Eaten by flies
15. Aeternitas Aevum
16. As the light fades
17. Adrothia Akaru
18. Summon
19. Light harvester
Credits:
Produced by Viogression.
Engineered and mixed by Chris Djuricic.
Mastered by Dave Otero.
Vocals and guitar solos: Recorded at Belle City Sound by Chris Djuricic.
Drums and rhythm guitars: Recorded at Level3Studios, Mount Horeb, Wisconsin; produced by Erik Schultek.
Bass: Recorded at Cavern Entertainment by Nino Nienas.
Album cover artist: Diego Gedoz de Souza.
*Buki’s Dream: Written by Bryan Jaeger (RIP)/Brian DeNeffe. Originally recorded at Smart Studios, Madison, WI, 1994. Embellished by Lief Larson at Belle City Sound Studios, 2025.
Guest vocals: Steve Wilson.
Guest guitar solo on "Vulnus Sclopetarium:" Chris Monroy.
Line-up:
Brian DeNeffe - Vocals
Lief Larson - Guitar
Johnathon Iberra - Guitar
Jason Hellman - Bass
Erik Schultek - Drums
Bio:
Formed in 1988, Viogression swiftly forged a formidable presence in the metal underground with three searing demos, paving the way for their critically lauded debut, Expound & Exhort (1990). This landmark release launched them onto a world tour, igniting stages alongside Death and Pestilence. Their second album, Passage (1994), released incomplete, led to a nine-year hiatus. Reborn in 2003, Viogression unleashed fresh material, culminating in the 2014 EP, A Pure Formality, which sparked the band’s comeback with electrifying festival performances. Defying 2020’s global turmoil, they delivered 3rd Stage of Decay, released worldwide in 2022 through Satanath Records and Moribund Records. Now, Viogression stands on the brink of their fourth album, Thaumaturgic Veil, set for Summer 2025, poised to unleash a cataclysmic new chapter in their storied legacy.
https://viogression.info/
FFO: Ulcerate, Alcest, Dark Castle, Isahn, Asagraum, Humanity’s Last Breath
Hollow Moon: Precursor is the first release in a trilogy of EPs that will collectively comprise the band's first full-length album, Hollow Moon. Hollow Moon: Precursor is an evolution of Hellir’s atmosphere venturing into a broader range of sounds. With everything from extremely heavy break downs, electronic breaks, classical piano, and fusion, there’s a lot of new territory to explore. Or to boldly go where no one has gone before……
The official video for the EP's first single, "Firespray," is available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DpYIH0d_owY
In describing "Firespray" for Invisible Oranges' video premiere this past May, Rhys Williams writes: "The song itself bobs back and forth from black metal into straight-up death-doom, and comes in strong and heavy with it, knocking the unprepared viewer off-guard with the contrast to the wholesomely whimsical visuals."
The EP's second single,"Ishimura," will be released on July 18!
Track Listing:
1. Ishimura
2. Firespray
3. Spiral
4. Below
Credits:
Drums: Dylan Webb.
Guitar solo in "Spiral:" Harlon McCargar.
All other music, lyrics, engineering, mixing, mastering: Daniel Shaneyfelt.
Artwork: Harlon McCargar.
Bio:
Hellir was founded in 2023 as a solo project by Daniel Shaneyfelt as a way to experiment with ideas that didn’t suit other projects. He released the first Hellir record Wheel of Ghosts in 2024, which blends elements of black metal, 80s synth pop, vapor wave, thall, and cinematic music.
Soon after recording Wheel of Ghosts, Hellir welcomed Dylan Webb on drums, helping push the duo’s sound into heavier and more
technical territory.
Hellir translates to "Cave" in the Old Norse language.
https://hellir.bandcamp.com/
Wormholedeath is proud to announce the signing of one of Australia's most commanding underground forces: EVOCATUS. The Hunter Valley-based melodic death metal quintet have inked a deal with the label for the worldwide release of their long-awaited new album, INEVITABLE DEATH, on August 29, 2025.
Emerging from the scorched battlefields of New South Wales with a bloodstained banner of thrash, death, folk, and symphonic might, Evocatus wield melody and brutality in equal measure. Their latest sonic campaign, Inevitable Death, marks a monumental leap forward—expanding on the saga outlined in 2020’s Path to Tartarus with an epic, war-scarred offering of blistering riffs, sweeping orchestration, and lyrical odes to fate, myth, and warfare.
Produced once again by Ryan Huthnance at Emissary Studios, Inevitable Death captures the sharpened edge of the band’s evolving sound. Fans of Kreator, Amon Amarth, and Machine Head will find familiar fire here, but with an identity that is unmistakably Evocatus—tight, towering, and unapologetically intense.
“We are beyond thrilled—and admittedly relieved—to finally unleash this beast," the band declares. "INEVITABLE DEATH is the culmination of five years of blood, sweat, and beers. With WORMHOLEDEATH now standing beside us, we’re honoured to present this album to the world. We raise our horns to you, our friends, family, and fans, for your unwavering support over the years and in making this album possible. Here's to ‘Inevitable Death’, and the tales of battle, myth, triumph, and death within—be prepared for a journey through the ages!”
Wormholedeath's Carlo Bellotti praises the album as a bold and singular statement:
“It is very difficult to find precise influences, because the conceptual level of the compositions ranges between various stylistic strands, keeping in a very precise way, centred and very focused on a certain Death Metal with a Melodic vein. The project has a lot of personality, thanks also to fluid writing and an absolutely convincing execution. The experience gained over the years is clearly evident. The album has no weak points thanks to unquestionable compositional skills. This is the decisive union that gives you a unique stylistic imprint that always maintains a high maturity and intensity. The songs as well as the project itself, have their own specific identity that is extremely personal. The vocal work is awesome, as well as all the instrumental parts. Guitars and the rhythm section are powerful, and they do a great job in the composition and arrangements. I haven't listened to a record of this sound matrix for a long time.”
Tracklist1. Into Everlasting Night
2. Serpent of Chaos
3. The River Styx
4. ...and Die in my Name
5. In Graves Unknown
6. For Death and Glory
7. Devoted to Inevitable Death
8. The Sirens Call
9. To Live by the Sword
10. A Fate Worse than Death
EVOCATUS are:
Nich Shields – Vocals
Vaughan Jones – Guitars
Callan Douchkov – Guitars
Brad Delforce – Bass
Adam Watts – Drums
https://www.youtube.com/@evocatusband2795
https://linktr.ee/evocatusband
https://www.facebook.com/EvocatusBand
VERTEBRA – “THE SAME”
Label: Xtreem MusicRelease date: july 29th 2025
Genre: Progressive Death/Thrash Metal
For fans of: Death | Kreator | Atheist | Deathrow
As I walk through this world of manipulators I guard my inner flame; hide its guiding light from the hungry eyes of thieves and despots disguised as benefactors. Self proclaimed demigods deliver sermons laced with fear, offering to reveal the only path through life, the only way to live, to succeed, to be saved, to survive…yet the price for their ‘wisdom’ never changes – the extinguishing of my flame, the sacrifice of myself, conformity and enslavement. Whether they wear horns or beatific smiles, whether they rage and threaten or tempt and beguile…beneath the layers of deceit they are all the same.
Originally active in the mid ‘90s underground music scene of Rio Grande do Sul, in Porto Alegre, Brazil, where they quickly established a place for themselves with their fierce live performances, intense, intriguing music and uncompromising attitude, Vertebra were all too soon driven apart by the unwelcome pressures of life. However that was not to be the end of the Vertebra story, because those purveyors of melodic, technical, progressive death/thrash metal have returned, with their dreams and inspiration reignited, ready to achieve all that slipped away from them decades ago.
The Same is the long overdue full length debut album from Vertebra and it is an astonishing collection of songs, demonstrating fantastic technical dexterity, but also exquisite songcraft and melodic awareness. With a sound that manages to balance raw edges with clarity and separation, authenticity of expression with quality of tone, Vertebra proceed to unveil an array of metal masterpieces that defy the passage of time. The lead work throughout is stunning, with the solos being highlights and fundamental parts of each song, rather than mere adornments or space-fillers, while the rhythm section weaves intricate exploratory webs beneath the endless treasure trove of riffs. Impassioned, fiery vocals bind the disparate elements together, a blend of Chuck Schuldiner and Mille Petrozza delivering thoughtful and insightful lyrics. Despite the music’s many layers and elaborate sophistication The Same races by, time standing still as it unfurls its vivid, vibrant display. Personal favourites will change with every listen as there is no weak moment to be found, from the breathtaking deftness of touch displayed in ‘Overcoming The Void’ to the elegantly realised immersive nature of ‘Architecture Of Perspective, the searing intensity of ‘Behavior In The Eyes’ to the melancholic air of ‘Blessed Are The Forgetful’, Vertebra have brought us so much to cherish.
The new era of Vertebra will begin on July 29th when Xtreem Music unleash The Same upon the world. The album will be available on CD and digital formats, with the CD featuring a bonus song in the form of the original 1995 demo track, ‘Humanity’. From the past to the future, Vertebra are back with an album that may be The Same in name, but is anything but in nature.
Line-up:
Arildo Leal - Guitars/Vocals
Tiago Vargas - Bass/Vocals
Cristiano Hulk - Drums
Fernando Luzardo - Guitars
https://www.xtreemmusic.com/
https://www.facebook.com/vertebrametal
PUSTULANT FLESH is about to make the sewer seem scenic with their first major release - GURGLING PUSTULENCE. This raw and rotten debut drops August 8 via Extremely Rotten Productions.
Formed in 2022 and strengthened with an additional guitarist in 2024, this Copenhagen-based death grind outfit delivers a sickening and uncompromising sound live. Raw, rotten, and relentlessly filthy - Gurgling Pustulence is an auditory dissection with clear roots in classic grind and death metal, ranging from Blood Duster to Exhumed and Carcass.
The band has unleashed the first single off of Gurgling Pustulence, a ravenous cadaver march titled "March of the Ravenous Dead.” Stream this brutal procession of blast beats, flesh-eating riffs, and cemetery atmosphere now at https://pustulant-flesh.bandcamp.com/album/gurgling-pustulence
Tracklisting:1) Beyond Lobotomy
2) Cadaver Creation
3) March of the Ravenous Dead
4) Dødsangst
5) A Single Muscle Twitches as I Wrest my Blade from your Gut to your Throat
and Leave you Dying, Helpless and Alone
6) Carrion Offspring
7) Gurgling Pustulence
The EP was recorded, mixed, and mastered by Benjamin “Polle” Radtleff at Radtleff Recordings, who captured the band’s raw and putrid expression with sharp precision and maximum foulness.
Gurgling Pustulence will be released on cassette, CD, and vinyl in three different color variants, marking a putrid new chapter in Danish death metal.
This is not just a debut – it’s a declaration. A vile, slimy, and violent introduction to PUSTULANT FLESH and the decay they bring with them.
Bio:
Born from pus in the spring of 2022, PUSTULANT FLESH is a young band from Copenhagen, delivering putrid grinding death metal with a raw edge. With themes of decay, the three original members forged a relentless sound that was intensified in 2024 with the addition of a fourth member on second guitar, adding even more weight to their brutal expression.
With bloodlust and hunger, the band is ready to unleash their monstrous universe upon the world, music dredged up from the grave. Drawing inspiration from legends like Carcass, Exhumed, and other “rotten delicacies,” PUSTULANT FLESH will release their debut EP on the 8th of August 2025 through Extremely Rotten Productions. They promise an experience as disgusting and decayed as their name suggests.
PUSTULANT FLESH is:
Mike Dalsgaard – guitar & vocals
Daniel Bror Ditlevsen – guitar
Peter Jacobsen – bass & vocals
Filip Dursun – drums
www.extremelyrottenprod.com
www.pustulantflesh.bandcamp.com
LEFT
HAND PATH
unveils "CHARNEL GROUNDS", a haunting tribute to sky
burialThis powerful new track explores the ancient Buddhist tradition of sky burial, where the deceased’s body is offered to nature’s elements on barren mountain charnel grounds. Through vivid and haunting lyrics, the song reflects on the cycle of life and death, capturing the raw essence of mortality and spiritual transcendence.
The accompanying lyric video, carefully hand-drawn and animated by AnnaVixie (Instagram: annavixie.art), is now available on the band’s YouTube channel, and the song will soon be available on all streaming services.
Audio production was handled by band members Doru Nedelcu and Tamás Wagner at Camera din Spate Recording Studio, with drums recorded at Music Hub Cluj-Napoca and vocals engineered by Sergiu Zeicu at “Evergreed HQ”. The final mixing and mastering was done by Ronnie Björnström at Björnström Sound Studio in Sweden.
Band Line-up:
Sebastian “Boke” Bucătaru – vocals
Tamás Wagner – guitar
Doru Nedelcu – guitar, keyboards, samples/fx
Attila Szenasi – bass
Dávid Andor Kiss – drums
Video link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F_vW2GG-ihM
https://www.facebook.com/LeftHandPathRomania
Minsk
(BY) - In support of their latest album, Absolute Dismal Domain, Brutal
Death Metal quartet, RELICS OF HUMANITY, will hit the road
with Pyrexia for the Wrath Over Europe Tour 2025 in August!
The tour marks the first time in five years that Relics of Humanity have
performed live! Dates are as follows:5.08 Aalborg (DK) - Aalborg Streetfood
6.08 Copenhagen (DK) - Spillestedet
7.08 Berlin (DE) - Reset
8.08 jaromer (cz) - Brutal assault*
9.08 Warsaw (PL) -Hydrozagadka
10.08 Kosice (SK) - Collosseum
11.08 Wien (AU) - Replugged
12.08 Munchen (DE) - Backstage
13.08 Kassel (DE) - Goldgrube
14.08 Tilburg (NL) - Little Devil
15.08 Belval (LUX) - MK BAR**
16.08 Bern (SWI) - Akut Thun**
21.08 Andernach (DE) - Deathfeast Open Air**
22.08 Esquerdes (FR) - La Poudrerie
23.08 Andernach (de) - Deathfeast Open Air*
* - Pyrexia only ** - Relics of Humanity only
Relics of Humanity released Absolute Dismal Domain in January on Willowtip. Purchase/stream at the following links:
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.facebook.com/willowtip
https://www.facebook.com/relicsofhumanity/
And
we let the Wizards themselves to tell about the song:"It all started with a riff — originally played in reverse. But in Ville’s head, it kept flipping around. When we finally tried it the other way, everything suddenly made sense. The groove locked in, the energy clicked, and the song found its true shape.
The drums were recorded in full takes, capturing the raw feel of a live performance — we picked the best take, the one that had just the right momentum. Amir brought his signature laid-back style to the bass, composing much of the line on the spot in the studio, letting instinct lead the way.
Vocally, Ville and producer Sam nailed an intense drive that powers the whole track. Originally, the verses felt a bit cramped — until a breakthrough moment where the final line was lifted to the top of the next section. Suddenly, the lyrics had room to breathe, and the phrasing came alive.
And the final touch? A subtle effect on the intro riff with a volume drop — making the moment the full band kicks in hit like a cannon blast.
“Too Late” is a song that came to life through experimentation, intuition, and instinct — and we can’t wait for you to hear it."
Listen to the single on music services (Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer, Tidal etc.): https://push.fm/fl/wizardsofhazards-toolate
WIZARDS OF HAZARDS are a traditional Doom Metal band from Middle Finland. Sharing the same interest for vintage instruments and heavy music composing. Their musical influences come from the recordings of the analog aeons, mostly 70’s and 80's heavy metal, and their lyrics are inspired by bygone times, supernatural phenomenons and old tales & beliefs. After decades of jamming and performing as a trio, they shifted their shapes into a four piece and changed their name to WIZARDS OF HAZARDS.
https://www.wizardsofhazards.com/
https://www.facebook.com/wizardsofhazards
Demiurgon play the kind of fast, unrelenting, riffy death metal that will just blow you away first thing. Their music is more "pure" than "brutal" death metal but it's a healthy mix of everything good about that genre, and what's notable here is that there are actually clear, fleshed out riffs and interesting structures, rather than just senseless, all-out chaos out there. It's death metal that's deeply gratifying, in terms of extremity and also good music. Stream two of their songs at
https://demiurgon-label.bandcamp.com/album/miasmatic-deathless-chamber
DEMIURGON – “MIASMATIC DEATHLESS CHAMBER”
Genre: Death metal with
brutal and tech elementsFor fans of: Hate Eternal, Origin, Depravity, Carnophage, Diabolizer, Unmerciful, Hideous Divinity,
Arborescence of Wrath
Demiurgon whip up a storm almost literally with their kind of ferocious, unbridled death metal. Hurtling towards the listener at ridiculous speeds, it stirs up a variety of emotions usually of the violent kind. Mostly though, there is sheer trepidation listening to the forceful nature of their music, and strangely, at the same time an innate sense of awe witnessing the control they have over the entire catastrophic event. Having over a decade of experience, they have cultivated the art of channeling the raw energy into writing satisfyingly long compositions marked with numerous variations and coming with up incessantly buzzing, catchy and memorable albeit inevitably head-imploding riffs. After all, this is pure death metal on steroids, fanned by brutal and technical doses to attain monstrous proportions. It's the kind of music a death metal fan can't dislike - it's simply dialled up to a fiery level here, backed by years of songwriting expertise and delivered like a punch to the face.
Line up
Stefano Borciani - Voice
Emanuele Otani - Guitars
Dani Benincasa - Guitars
Riccardo Benedini - Bass
Riccardo Valent – Drums
Artwork by Giannis Nakos / Remedy Art Design
Track listing
1. Worldwide Grave
2. The Era of Defiance
3. Aspiring to Omnipotence
4. Miasmatic Deathless Chamber
5. Flashforward to the End
6. Throne of Derangement
7. Apoptosi
Release date - September 19th, 2025
https://www.facebook.com/transcendingobscurityrecords
https://www.facebook.com/Demiurgon
Thanks a lot for your support everyone! Kunal Choksi (label owner) Transcending Obscurity
CONFINEMENT OF FLESH is a violent blend of classic American death metal—characterized by the brutality and musicianship of the genre's originators—mixed with the gloominess of their Finnish contemporaries. MALFORMED draws influence from the eerie atmosphere that early Finnish death metal bands established and made a hallmark of the national scene.
From heavy grooves to frenzied blast beats, Confinement of Flesh pushes their sound even further. It's a more refined and mature continuation of their earlier work, sure to satisfy existing fans and attract new ones. The album was recorded by MALFORMED, produced and engineered by Felix Pennanen (Disguised Malignance), and mastered to perfection by Lasse at Ballade Studios.
The band has posted a stream of album closer "The Incoming Rapture." Listen now at https://darkdescentrecords.bandcamp.com/album/confinement-of-flesh
Confinement of Flesh will be released worldwide on Friday, July 25th, through U.S. label Dark Descent Records and European label Extremely Rotten Productions. The album will be available on LP, CD, cassette, and digital formats.
Tracklisting:1. Within the Flesh
2. Confinement of Terror
3. Obscure Walls from Beyond
4. Abnormal Eulogy
5. Eyes Torn Out
6. Depredate the Divine
7. Return of the Plague
8. Shattered Illusion
9. The Incoming Rapture
Confinement of Flesh features an ominous cover painting by Icelandic artist Skadvaldur, offering a perfect visual representation of the darkness found within the album's sound. This highly anticipated debut cements MALFORMED as one of the most promising bands in today’s death metal scene.
The album was recorded by MALFORMED, produced and engineered by Felix Pennanen (Disguised Malignance), and mastered by Lasse at Ballade Studios.
Formed in 2022 in the Finnish capital of Helsinki, MALFORMED released their debut demo Uncontrollable Malformity, digitally that same year. It was later picked up for physical release by U.S. record label Rotted Life and distributed worldwide. The demo also led to a record deal and a follow-up EP with Danish underground death metal label Extremely Rotten Productions. The Gathering of Souls, released in 2023, further expanded the band's international reach and led to several shows outside of Finland.
MALFORMED is:
Eetu Hyvönen - Lead Vocals & Guitars
Akseli Lindroos - Guitar
Pauli Niemi - Bass & Vocals
Jani Seppi - Drums
www.darkdescentrecord.com
www.extremelyrottenprod.com
www.malformeddm.bandcamp.com
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MORTAL SCEPTER – “ETHEREAL DOMINANCE”
Label: Xtreem MusicRelease date: september 9th 2025
Genre: Death/Thrash Metal
For fans of: Kreator | Dark Angel | Sadus | Torture
Behind the enshrouding, velvet curtain of the night sky, the grandest of dramas is played out between the distant planets. Civilisations rise and fall beneath the towering nebulae and alien intelligences surf the crimson clouds of gas giants. Gods and robots, forms of life for which we have no words, scheme and slaughter across the light years of heaven. Unfathomable technologies create life in wild profusion and evolutionary theories and the limits of knowledge unravel like debris spilling into the vacuum from the fatal wounds in ravaged starships. We sleep in ignorance as the voices of eternity roar from the heart of black holes and the fringes of existence lie just beyond the next horizon…
Combining the golden elixir of violent thrash metal and the burning venom of primal death metal, Mortal Scepter first formed in the history-laden streets of Dunkirk, France in 2012. A first EP, As Time Sharpens The Sentence, was released by Unspeakable Axe Records in 2015 and with the dawning of 2019 the first Mortal Scepter album, Where Light Suffocates was unleashed by Xtreem Music. It’s been more than six years since that highly praised debut first stalked the Earth, but finally its successor is here – and as the old saying goes, some things are worth waiting for…
Every day of the intervening years is forgotten as soon as Ethereal Dominance begins with its momentous title track. Sounds from the cold void give way to rolling thrash riffs and then the song explodes as the vicious vocals cut in. The production is strong and powerful, the guitar motifs dextrous and intricate and the feel and emotion comes straight from the great days of the mid-‘80s. Packed with adrenalin and threat ‘Redshifting Death’ rampages through the wastelands where the heaviest of thrash bleeds into the darkness of death and ‘Blindsight’ follows in its wake, unswerving, unrelenting and hungry for blood. Each track forms an intrinsic part of the Ethereal Dominance whole – individually devastating, collectively world destroying. The quality never drops and the iron grip on both your throat and your imagination never loosens for a second, from ‘Reverse Paradigm’ with its spiralling riffs locked into a dance of death, to ‘Sense Of Ablation’ with its abundance of headbanging crunch and a solo that lights up the song like a meteor shower across the darkness of the heavens. With ‘Into The Wolves Den’ providing an epic conclusion to this interstellar odyssey, Ethereal Dominance is a stunning album of formidable potency.
Ethereal Dominance was recorded and mixed by Raph Henry (Mercyless, Carcolh etc) and mastered by Benoît Roux (Alcest, Anorexia Nervosa etc) and together they have captured the perfect sound for Mortal Scepter; clarity and power, a biting edge and an authentic feel - no trace of modern sterility! The package is completed by the intricate artwork of Jon Whiplash whose work has adorned Mortal Scepter’s previous releases, as well as albums by the likes of Skelethal and Hexecutor. Ethereal Dominance will descend from the skies on September 9th – brought to our world by Xtreem Music, on vinyl, CD, cassette and digital formats. Do not miss this.
Line-up:
Valentin – Vocals/Bass
Maxime – Guitars
Guillaume – Drums
Lukk – Guitars/Vocals
https://www.xtreemmusic.com/
https://www.facebook.com/mortalscepter
"WINTERMOON" is a track taken from DIVNI SAN'S album “DREAMLIKE TALES”, out via Wormholedeath. Drenched in darkness, haunted by fate... Wintermoon is a chilling descent into loss, fear, and the unknown. With a cold night as its backdrop and a black, dark winter moon looming overhead, the song pulses with desperation, unanswered questions, and a soul crying out for salvation. Are we ever truly alone, or is something watching from the shadows?
Stream “Dreamlike Tales”: https://orcd.co/dreamliketales
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METEORA – “IN THIS SILENCE” (EP)
Label: H-MusicRelease date: august 8th 2025
Genre: Symphonic Metal
For fans of: Epica | Leaves’ Eyes | After Forever | Sirenia
The clouds of war and the spirits of ignorance and avarice gather on the horizon, phantom lords of madness bringing turmoil unsought for and conflict unwanted. The voices of power proclaim our destiny and turn spotlights of hatred upon our once-friends now enemies, demanding bloodshed; their duplicitous tongues equating loyalty with violence and love with destruction. But there is a light in the darkness, a quiet voice that penetrates the incoherent rage and indignant lies…an angel that tells us to trust our hearts and not our self serving leaders. In the eye of the storm is a silence – and in this silence there is truth.
Since forming in Budapest in 2010, Hungarian symphonic metal troupe Meteora have been developing their unique, dark and many-layered approach to the genre – their line-up shifting and adapting as they settled ever more firmly into their musical and creative identity. Over the course of their three full length albums - Our Paradise, Tragedy of Delusion and …Of Shades and Colours (featuring a notable guest vocal appearance from Lord Of The Lost’s Chris Harms)– they have built a challenging and enthralling body of work. Now a new and exciting chapter in their career is about to begin. In 2022 respected webzine Games, Braaains And A Headbanging Life declared …Of Shades and Colours to be “a phenomenal symphonic metal album”. In 2025 Meteora have taken another bold step forward and outdone themselves once again, with In this Silence…
There is a sense of gathering darkness as the title track draws back the curtain on In this Silence and the keyboards swirl behind the ominous, juddering riffs. The triple vocals entwine, bringing distinct personalities to this song of many movements and elements - Noémi Holló’s beautiful voice complemented by the strong, clear tones of Atilla Király and the guttural growls of Máté Fülöp. ‘Rebirth’ follows – a track of immense power and high drama; Noémi’s voice like liquid silver, slipping effortlessly between the driving guitars and thunderously heavy drums, seemingly pursued through storm rent skies by the harsh vocal accompaniment. It is with ‘Rebirth’ that you really get a sense of just what an individual entity Meteora have become. The first single drawn from In this Silence, ‘Free’, is perhaps the heartbeat of this new collection. There’s an immediacy in its call for resistance, perfectly executed tension and release as it builds to a great keyboard solo and the main vocal melody is like an outstretched hand offering union and companionship in a world of division. This is the song that will draw new listeners into the shadowed depths and hidden tides of Meteora’s complex and rewarding sound. In this Silence concludes with ‘Ghosts’; Atilla’s keyboards and Noémi’s voice combining to create something magical - the calm after the storm. A superb guitar solo lifts this contemplative piece to another level and it provides the perfect, introspective conclusion to this first part in what will be a trilogy of EPs.
The different facets of Meteora’s sound have been allowed the space to shine by the careful mixing of Nino Helfrich (Thrash Cult, Traces Of A Life etc) and Dmitry Kim (Khors, Arhat etc), with the mastering sheen being applied by Joel Wanasek (Machine Head, Carnation, Dååth etc) and Helfrich. The final touches of magic – the album and single artwork and the excellent video that accompanies ‘Free’ – were delivered by Dronicon Films (Swallow The Sun, Katatonia, October Tide etc). ‘Free’ is out now – look for the full splendour of In this Silence on August 8th from H-Music!
Line-up:
Noémi Holló – vocals
Máté Fülöp – bass, growls
Gábor Kása – drums
Dániel Baranya – guitars
Dániel Schreiber – guitars
Atilla Király – keys, vocals
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ANCIENT TORMENT - "FOLLOW THE ECHO OF CURSES"
Labels: Eternal Death Records, Old Pain Records, GoatowaRex
Release date: August 1, 2025
ETERNAL DEATH is proud to present ANCIENT TORMENT's highly anticipated debut album, "Follow the Echo of Curses," on CD, with a cassette version self-released on Old Pain Records and vinyl to later come from Goatowarex.
From the coastal reaches of New England, Rhode Island-based ANCIENT TORMENT have emerged as a leading torchbearer in the region's black metal underground. The band formed around the core dominion established by guitarist Tormentum and drummer Zealot (both erstwhile members of Witch King) during the winter of 2016, with a handful of short-length releases in the years that followed.
Now, nearly a decade after their inception, ANCIENT TORMENT are prepared to unleash their first full-length. Aptly titled "Follow the Echo of Curses," the band's debut album is an immersive, introspective journey through the shadows of abysmal suffering and mysteries of death's embrace.
"When the debt of fortune outweighs wishes granted
Severance of life shines in the benign.
To know the accursed share Which propels their charade;
Down the well Falls the precious gift of life
Hung by its own cord from a dead star"
- "Dejected Dreams Molested in Purgatory"
Indeed, Follow the Echo of Curses is a sharp, sterling summation of the ANCIENT TORMENT aesthetic this past decade, but given full flight through the quintet's most epic & compelling compositions to date. Within a duration of 42 minutes, the album's six component tracks stretch out whilst remaining urgent every breathless step of the way. Likewise, the band's melancholic melodicism is upfront, but it's fired with a passion that makes each of these epics feel much quicker than their generous runtimes suggest.
Of special note is the album's recording, a symbiosis of form and content. Follow the Echo of Curses was recorded at Distorted Forest Studio, a space of reclusive solitude in the woods of northern Rhode Island, over the early months of 2024. It was mixed by Josh Welshman (Flux Studios NYC), mastered by Dan Lowndes (Resonance Sound Studio), and artwork from David Thiérrée with an overall production that traverses the caustic and sublime. A testament to the mysteries of true death worship, driven by nuanced aggression and drenched in cold melodies, it covers themes that span the swirling depths of depravity, suffering, and infernal release. ANCIENT TORMENT have at last arrived to reclaim bloodied ground.
http://ancienttorment.bandcamp.com/
https://www.facebook.com/ancienttorment/
NEWS 9.7.2025
Einer legendären Band kann nicht oft genug ein würdiges Denkmal gesetzt werden. Im Fall von IRON MAIDEN sind es 2025, inmitten der unglaublich erfolgreich laufenden RUN FOR YOUR LIVES WORLD TOUR, gleich mehrere – und eines davon verspricht bereits weit vor der Veröffentlichung ein absoluter Fan-Schatz zu werden: Der offizielle Bildband “IRON MAIDEN: INFINITE DREAMS” (Anfang des Jahres von Thames & Hudson angekündigt), erscheint am 07. Oktober 2025 auf Deutsch im Münchner Prestel Verlag.
Der
außergewöhnliche Bildband ist in enger Zusammenarbeit mit Iron Maiden
entstanden und bietet nie zuvor veröffentlichte Einblicke in die beeindruckende
Entwicklung und Karriere der renommiertesten Heavy-Metal-Band der Welt, die
seit ihrer Gründung 1975 17 Studioalben, 13 Live-Alben, vier EPs und sieben
Compilations veröffentlicht hat und längst zu den einflussreichsten und
umsatzstärksten Bands überhaupt zählt.Mit “Infinite Dreams” können sich Fans auf ein spektakuläres, wunderschön gestaltetes Buch freuen und sich ein Stück Bandgeschichte nach Hause holen, das noch nie zuvor gesehene Stücke und Fotografien enthält, die über mehrere Jahre mit enormer Liebe zum Detail zusammengestellt wurden. Der Bildband wartet neben exklusiven Textbeiträgen ehemaliger sowie aktueller Bandmitglieder und des Managements auch mit bislang unveröffentlichten Fotos aus den Archiven von Iron Maiden auf. Er dokumentiert erstmals die gesamte Geschichte der Band von Beginn der 80er Jahre, als sie als Pioniere der New Wave of British Heavy Metal gefeiert wurden und mit ihrer kompromisslosen Vision, furchtlosen Kreativität sowie ihrem brennenden Ehrgeiz ein weltweites, generationenübergreifendes Phänomen erschufen, bis heute, wenn die Briten im Rahmen ihrer RUN FOR YOUR LIVES WORLD TOUR 50-jähriges Bestehen feiern.
Auf 352 Seiten und in über 600 Abbildungen werden ikonische Albumcover, Singles, Poster sowie jede Menge Songtexte, Arbeitsjournale, Gitarren, Schlagzeug-Sets, Bühnenrequisiten und vieles mehr präsentiert. Weiterhin enthält der Bildband bahnbrechende Fotografien von Ross Halfin und John McMurtrie sowie aufschlussreiche Geschichten und faszinierende Einblicke, wie sie in dieser Form bisher noch nie veröffentlicht wurden und jedes Fan-Herz höherschlagen lassen werden.
Mit einem Vorwort von Bandgründer Steve Harris und einem Nachwort von Sänger Bruce Dickinson ist “Iron Maiden: Infinite Dreams” ein weiteres Highlight im Jubiläumsjahr von Iron Maiden, das 50 Jahre Kreativität, Hingabe, Persönlichkeit und Erfolg der Band feiert – ein Schatz, der in der Sammlung keines Fans fehlen darf!
Bruce Dickinson, Steve Harris, Iron Maiden
Iron Maiden. Infinite Dreams. 50 Jahre Iron Maiden. Der offizielle Bildband.
352 Seiten, 600 Farbabbildungen
Gebunden, 24,3 x 32,0 cm
€59,00 (D) / €60,70 (A) / CHF 77,00
Erscheinungstermin: 07. Oktober 2025
Jetzt hier vorbestellen: https://www.penguin.de/buecher/bruce-dickinson-iron-maiden-infinite-dreams/buch/9783791391748
Formed
in 2000, BLOODRIDE has been a relentless force in the global thrash metal
scene. Known for their signature blend of old-school thrash infused with darker death metal elements and hardcore intensity, the band has carved out a reputation for delivering raw, neck-breaking energy both in the studio and on stage. Their previous album, Idiocracy (2021), received widespread acclaim from critics and fans alike, solidifying their position as one of Finland's most formidable metal acts.
With Deafening, BLOODRIDE promises to push the boundaries of thrash metal even further. The album is a testament to their unyielding dedication to the genre and features a ferocious lineup of tracks guaranteed to leave no neck unthrashed.
The digital album's release date is 25 July 2025.
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PHOBETOR – “A SOLITARY VIGIL”
Label: Black Jasper RecordsRelease date: july 25th 2025
Genre: Blackened Death Metal
For fans of: Behemoth | Immolation | Belphegor | Dark Funeral
She walks the high reaches where the rivers begin, waits for the night by the last stubborn grasses that cling tenaciously to rocky outcrops. She stares into the chill mists of morning that fill the valley below like a sea of soft, white death, breathing in the hungry silence as her broken nails pierce her soil stained skin. With thick, slow blood in her decaying veins and an old, broken, blackened heart she watches, always, for your coming. Revenant and reaver, worm-eyed ice eater, keeping her endless solitary vigil.
A Solitary Vigil is the new EP from Phobetor, acolytes of the very darkest blackened death metal. It has been nearly four years since they whispered their mind warping mysteries to us, harvested beyond the walls of sleep, in the form of the Through Deepest Fears And Darkest Minds album; but works of great portent and visions of eternal emptiness cannot be rushed. With their line-up now expanded to encompass the renowned guitar talents of Ben Ash (Strigoi, Satyricon), Phobetor have delivered their most potent and affecting release to date. Opening with the magnificent surging power of the title track, with its howling, elemental lead work and striking, unearthly vocal performance, the atmosphere of this new conjuration is immediately all enveloping. It twists like a malignant vapour between each punishing drum beat, each vehement vocalisation and each soul shredding chord of ‘Absence Of Light’, the riffs roiling and tumbling over each other like threatening storm clouds as Phobetor lead us deeper into the darkness than ever before. By the time we reach the rampant horror of ‘Where Mournful Shadows Dwell’, lead guitar notes skittering across its black ice that separates the ravenous depths from the pale grey, fading light, you will be steeped in the ichor of old gods and wizened devils, lost in the forgotten night terrors of childhood.
Mixed by Ollie Roberts (Pythia, Born For War etc) and mastered by Lawrence Mackrory (Darkane, Defleshed, Paradise Lost etc) A Solitary Vigil sounds incredible – the bass imposing and vibrant, the guitars like serrated blades – it’s an inescapable sonic shroud that tightens and tightens around your desperate face. Featuring the haunting artwork of Ghost Kid, this next chapter in Phobetor’s tome of nightmares will be unveiled on July 25th. She is watching…and waiting…for you.
Line-up:
Debora Conserva - Vocals
Marc Dyos - Drums
Ross White - Guitar
Ben Ash - Guitar
Dredgewood - Bass
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CD Limited to 300 copiesTracklist:
Infernal Racket Series (2002-2025)
01 - 2002 - "Part 3: Utuk Xul Commands Worship..." [04:00]
02 - 2016 - "Maxxout Demo Session #1..." [01:47]
03 - 2018 - "Sons Of Southern Darkness..." [01:02]
04 - 2024 - "Veil Of Night (Live Instrumental)..." [03:53]
05 - 2024 - "Black Magic Hunger... (Live Instrumental)..." [02:52]
06 - 2025 - "Sorcerer Of Pain..." (Live Rehearsal) [03:50]
07 - 2025 - "High Chant: Part 1..." [02:45]
08 - 2025 - "High Chant: Part 2" [03:41]
09 - 2025 - "Low Chant: Part 3" [02:47]
10 - 2025 - "Low Chant: Part 4" [03:38]
11 - 2025 - "Part 1" [04:01]
12 - 2025 - "Part 2" [04:08]
Sinister Singles E.P.
13 - 2024 - "Veil Of Night..." [03:56]
14 - 2025 - "Eternally Possessed By Utuk Xul (Full Intro / Outro Version)" [03:30]
15 - 2025 - "Blazing Sigils..." [02:45]
16 - 2025 - "Sorcerer Of Pain..." [06:20]
17 - 2025 - "Oblivion Beneath The Infernal" [02:42]
18 - 2025 - "Goetic Altars Of Obsidian" [02:07]
Credits:
All songs recorded in the catacombs of hell by Hessian.
Art for the cover drawed by Marcio Blasphemator.
Layouts made by Leo Mora.
Videos and promotion made by Danihell Slaughter.
CD 8€
Pre Order Price until July 17th 2025
CD 10€
Price after Release Date
PRIMITIVE BLASPHEMOUS RAW BLACK METAL...
MURDER RECORDS in co-operation with SOUTHERN SOUNDCLASH RECORDS and GUTS & BLOOD RECORDS has the honor to announce the next funeral ritual where the chaos reveals the sinister rotteness of HESSIAN, that echoes in the deepest abysses of the nefarious underworld and where the true spirit of Primitive Black Metal is forged in a raw way in the filthy gutters of hell.
HESSIAN are an unholy legion originating from Atlanta, Georgia that emerged in 2002 where they called themselves Madame Durant and were renamed in 2003 with the name Utuk Xul Commands Worship and in 2016 baptized again with rotten blood under the name HESSIAN that prevails to this day.
"Decades Of Desolation In The Underworld Of Darkness" is the title of the compilation that reveals HESSIAN's discography, which will include 18 profane hymns, keeping the original productions intact so as not to corrupt with clean or modern masterings the true essence of the infernal chaos that will be exposed in this CD release and where you can only find an extreme musical filth faithful to its origins, duly moldy with the odors of rotten sulfur that announce an abrupt death.
In this infernal pact where the blasphemous creatutas intend to reap with the blade of the bloodshed scythe all the celestial deities, transporting their mortal remains to be duly desecrated and deposited in the nasty coffins from the horrendous underworld, where all the demonic beasts will feed on the impure chaos, death, hate, desespair and aguish in this hellish noise feast.
We want to inform all those who are looking for well-produced music or who think they will find something beautiful and pleasant here, do not fool yourselves because this release is not for you, here you will only find sonic dirt duly desecrated with chaos and infernal noise where for an hour you will be duly tortured and tormented without mercy, where only the true rats of the musical sewer will survive to this sordid noise apocalypse.
Posers stay away far away...
Line-Up:
Adam Dickerson (Drums: 01)
Hector The Bone Collector (Drums: 02)
Viken (Drums: 03)
Imperius Noctum (Drums: 04, 05, 13, 14, 18)
Eric Porter (Drums: 06, 07, 08, 09, 10, 11, 12)
Laremy Wade (Guitars: All Tracks / Drum Arrangements: 04, 05, 13, 14, 18)
Nathan Gombert (Guitars: 01)
Brandon Floyd (Vocals: 06, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 / SFX: 14 / Lead Guitar: 14 / Drums: 15, 16)
https://hessian666.bandcamp.com/
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FLOATING - “HESITATING LIGHTS”
For
fans of: Swelling
Repulsion, Demilich, Defect Designer, Februus, Adramelech, Siouxsie
and the BansheesLine 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
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.
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Thank you very much! Kunal Choksi Label owner Transcending Obscurity Mumbai, India
Hi
everybody, Petr from PARAT PRODUCTIONS, Czech Republic,
here. At the turn of the millennium THALARION were
one of the fundamental bands of the Slovak metal underground. As a fan of
the music of THEATRE OF TRAGEDY, THE GATHERING, DREAMS OF SANITY or, after all,
Slovak GALADRIEL, I couldn’t miss THALARION and their music enchanted
me. Already “Tales Of The Woods… Thus Was Written‘ (1998) sounded
amazing, but the third album “FOUR ELEMENTS MYSTERIUM” (2000)
is my favourite of all THALARION recordings.After 25 years, ‘Four Elements Mysterium’ will be re-edition by Parat Productions, or more precisely, new editions. For the first time on digipak (August) and vinyl (December). In both cases, there will be an offer of T-shirts for the said release. More details including the launch of pre-orders coming soon!
www.paratshop.cz
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Norwegian
melodic death metal juggernaut SUBLIME EYES return with
ferocious intent, dropping their blistering new single “PRAY FOR
DEATH” — the second track taken from their highly
anticipated new album IV: THE SERPENT’S COIL, due out
September 5, 2025, via Wormholedeath."Pray for Death" isn’t just about nihilism — it’s about facing existential ruin with clenched fists. It captures the emotional dissonance of modern life: being pulled into the void but still fighting to stand. Sublime Eyes have delivered something that’s not just heavy — it’s hauntingly human.
Stream "Pray For Death" now: https://orcd.co/prayfordeath
Formed in Stavanger, Norway, Sublime Eyes have long been at the forefront of the Scandinavian melodic death/thrash movement. Since 2007, they’ve delivered punishing live sets at major festivals such as Bloodstock Open Air and Norway Rock Festival, and shared stages with icons including The Haunted, Entombed, and more.
With a career marked by constant evolution, Sublime Eyes have carved out a distinctive sonic identity: from their self-released debut Dawn of the Defiant (2010) to the epic and intense Corrocean (2019), and their darkly melodic 2023 EP From Light Unto Darkness. Now, IV: The Serpent’s Coil promises to be their most majestic and punishing release to.
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The band has offered fans a taste of things to come with the release of two singles off Emergence.
Watch the official music video for album opener “Thawed by Hell’s Flames” at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ICs8eZZ7DA
Stream “In the Abyss” at https://ursawrath.bandcamp.com/track/in-the-abyss
Emergence is set for release on August 29. Pre-order the album at https://ursawrath.bandcamp.com/track/in-the-abyss
Track
List1. Thawed By Hell’s Flames
2. Rot
3. Thrive in Destruction and Death
4. In the Abyss
5. Lies
6. And the Reckoning
7. Echo Chamber
8. Glass Tower
9. Sentenced to Life
10. Unstoppable
Emergence was recorded by USRAWRATH, and mixed and mastered by Max Barber of Singular Path Audio. Artwork by Riaj Gragoth .
URSAWRATH was founded by vocalist and bassist Adam Schaefer in September 2023 after relocating to Seattle to pursue music and form a new band. To recruit members, Schaefer recorded a four-song demo featuring early versions of “Thawed by Hell's Flames,” “In the Abyss,” “Echo Chamber,” and “Sentenced to Life.” Shortly after, guitarists DJ and Lucas Robertson joined the fold, and the trio began rehearsing and refining material. Drummer Maximilian Onsager completed the lineup in spring 2024.
With the full band in place, URSAWRATH began writing new material and reworking the demo tracks, adding guitar solos, updated arrangements, and new drum parts. They started performing live around Seattle in May 2024 to establish themselves in the local scene. By October, the band entered the studio to self-record their debut album Emergence, which features reimagined versions of the original demo songs alongside new tracks written collaboratively. With Emergence complete, URSAWRATH returned to the stage, continuing to build momentum as one of the most exciting new voices in progressive thrash.
Line-Up:
Adam Schaefer – Vocals / Bass
DJ - Guitars
Lucas Robertson - Guitars
Maximilian Onsager - Drums
https://www.youtube.com/@Ursawrath
www.ursawrath.com
NEWS 5.7.2025
AURO – „IM SCHATTEN DER BASTION“
Genre: Black Metal
Label: Folter Records
Distributed by: Alive
Release: 15.08.2025
AURO wurde Anfang 2017 von Framan und Dragg gegründet, die beide tief in der deutschen Underground-Szene verwurzelt sind. Mit der Erfahrung aus ihren anderen Bands entwickelten sie bewusst die musikalische und lyrische Vision von AURO, 2020 erschien das erste, selbstbetitelte Album via Obscure Abhorrence Productions. Im Jahr 2023 wurde ein Pakt mit dem berüchtigten Kult-Black-Metal-Label Folter Records geschmiedet und eine Vinyl-Version des Debüts endlich auf den Markt gebracht. Bei den Arbeiten am zweiten Full-Length-Album IM SCHATTEN DER BASTION, dessen Veröffentlichung am 15. August 2025 erfolgt, wurde AURO durch die ehemaligen Live-Session-Mitglieder Azag, Fafnir, Henker und Nefastus komplettiert.
AURO ist eine Verschmelzung der Wörter Aura und Ouroboros. Ouroboros, der Selbstkonsument, symbolisiert ein völlig autarkes Wesen. Er verkörpert die ultimative Utopie, die es zu erreichen gilt: die Schaffung eines sozialen und emotionalen Mikrokosmos ohne jegliche Interaktion mit der abscheulichen Außenwelt. AURO ist das Werkzeug, das bewusst als Hammer eingesetzt wird – zur Abschreckung destruktiv in die groteske Fratze der Gesellschaft geschlagen. Um gleichzeitig das Fundament der eigenen Existenz zu errichten – als Teil des individuellen Kosmos.
Die sieben Songs von IM SCHATTEN DER BASTION wurden von Framan komponiert, der auch die Rhythmus- und Leadgitarren, Backing Vocals und zusätzlichen Keyboardparts in seinem Heimstudio einspielte respektive aufnahm. Das Konzept und die Texte des Albums stammen von Dragg, der folgerichtig auch die Lead Vocals aufgenommen hat – ebenfalls bei Framan im Studio. Der Bass wurde von Fafnir, die Keyboards von Henker, das Schlagzeug von Nefastus und die zusätzlichen Leadgitarren von Azag aufgenommen – in ihren jeweiligen Heimstudios. Obwohl Framans Kompositionen bereits eine klare Richtung für die Aufnahmen vorgaben, brachte jedes Mitglied eine sehr wertvolle individuelle Note ein. Das Ergebnis dieser gemeinsamen Anstrengung ist ein lebendiges, facettenreiches Werk. Um einen natürlichen, klassischen und rohen Sound zu erreichen, wurden Mix und Mastering von JP Sicbro übernommen, die auch für den Live-Sound AUROs verantwortlich ist.
Im Zentrum des lyrischen Konzepts von IM SCHATTEN DER BASTION steht ein transzendentaler Gedankengang, verbunden mit kategorischer Selbstbestimmung, -überhöhung und Entmenschlichung als zentralem Ermächtigungsfaktor. Dies fließt in die übergreifende Ideologie ein, die bereits bei der Wahl des Bandnamens festgelegt wurde. Songs wie „Insignien der Macht“, „Der Glanz der Titanen“ oder „Okkultation – Der Allgegenwärtige“ thematisieren metaphorisch transzendentale Erfahrungen, während „Im Schatten der Bastion“, „Lux Caeaca“ oder „Haus der tausend Flügel“ in apokalyptischen Visionen der völligen Auslöschung und der Verbrüderung mit dem Tod schwelgen. „Strom der Verborgenheit“ hingegen handelt von einer Reise ins Unterbewusste und der Möglichkeit, Allwissenheit zu erlangen. Bei all dem gibt der allgegenwärtige uralte, geschuppte Gott Ouroboros durch seine titanische Pracht einmal mehr Führung, Orientierung und Impuls.
Diese jenseitige Präsenz spiegelt sich deutlich im Sound von AURO wider. Kompromissloser Black Metal, angereichert mit mystischen Keyboard-Klängen, die das wirbelnde Chaos, die Kälte und die Majestät der zeitlosen kosmischen Weite und ihres Großen Alten ausstrahlen.
Tracklist:
1. Präludium: Nachtschrecken [0:45]
2. Insignien der Macht. [4:42]
3. Strom der Verborgenheit [4:40]
4. Im Schatten der Bastion [3:23]
5. Lux Caeaca [5:08]
6. Haus der tausend Flügel [5:18]
7. Der Glanz des Titanen [5:32]
8. Okkultation – Der Allgegenwärtige [4:33]
9. Ausklang – Figura Serpentinata (Im Zenit der Eklipse) [1:53]
Total: 35:54
Line-up
Framan – Guitars, Bass, Backing Vocals, additional Keyboards
Dragg – Vocals, Lyrics/ Concept
Fafnir – Bass
Azag – Guitars
Nefastus – Drums
Henker – Keyboards
https://www.facebook.com/FolterRecordsGermany
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The band’s most recent full length recording and tragically the last to feature the band’s late founding guitarist Michael Stewart, Dark Abstraction, was originally released in 2015 on CD by Polish label Hellthrasher Productions and LP by Swedish label Blood Harvest Records. A massive step forward in every way from the outfit’s well regarded if unpolished debut album, Dark Abstraction represented an energetic, riff-focused, and creative spin on the cavernous blackened death metal sound that was flooding the scene in copious amounts in the mid-2010’s. With eight varied and memorable tracks, a greatly improved production, and an ever-advancing sense of expression and craftsmanship from all instruments, this was the sound of a young band stepping out of their formative beginnings and emerging confidently as the established and respected outfit they are known as today.
Boris Records is excited to bring this under-appreciated work of death metal darkness back to the public consciousness - Ectovoid’s exhumation from the forgotten graves is long overdue.
The album can be streamed in its entirety at https://ectovoid.bandcamp.com/album/dark-abstraction
To celebrate the reissue of Dark Abstraction, Ectovoid will be playing a 15th Anniversary show at Saturn in Birmingham, AL on August 16.
Pre-order: https://borisrecords.bandcamp.com/album/dark-abstraction-reissue
Track Listing:
1. Obscure Altars
2. Visions of Reflective Decay
3. Mental Netherworlds
4. Precipice of Absolute Chaos
5. Rituals of Hallucination
6. The Expanse Between Slumber and Death
7. A Prisoner of Paradox
8. Spawned from Unending Mystery
Credits:
Recorded in Autumn 2014 by Joshua Freemon at Dead Sound Studios.
Mixed by Joshua Freemon.
Mastered by Damian Herring at Subturranean Watchtower Studios.
Cover art by Bartlomiej Kurzok.
Band photos by Amber Slanders.
Line-up:
C.B. – Bass/Vocals
M.S. – Guitar
C.M. – Drums
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FFO: Slayer, Demolition Hammer, Vio-lence, Kreator, Exodus, Devastation, Pestilence
A music video for the album's first single, "Cryonic Intestinal Preservation," is available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dl3Oj-GUpHI
Unapologetically true to their roots, the new album pushes the band’s sound to new extremes. It is heavier, faster, slower, and more technically unrelenting. Every track is sharpened for maximum impact, delivering a refined yet feral evolution of their signature thrash assault.
This is not just another record, it’s the definitive Condition Critical statement: uncompromising, chaotic, and forged in pure aggression.
Pre-order: https://www.indiemerchstore.com/collections/condition-critical
Track
Listing:
1. Wretched Aggression
2. Deconstructive Horrors
3. Cranial Dissolution
4. Hydroponic Mutation
5. Postmortal Simulation
6. Psychological Epidemic
7. Incubation Disposal
8. Cryonic Intestinal Preservation
9. Excarnation
Credits:
Mixed & Mastered by Mike Low.
Guitars & Bass engineered by Tony Barhoum.
Drums engineered by James Suprenant & Big Goon Studios.
Vocals engineered by Apollo.
Artwork by Andrei Bouzikov.
CD Layout design by Tom Martin.
All music written and produced by Condition Critical.
Line-Up:
Ryan Taylor – Vocals / Guitar
Tony Barhoum – Lead Guitar
Mike Dreher – Bass
Ryan Donato – Drums
Bio:
Formed in 2010, Condition Critical delivers high-intensity, no-bullshit thrash metal in the tradition of the genre’s most violent pioneers. Described as “a literal war of sound that attacks you with deadly perfection” (New Wave of Thrash Zine), they’ve built a reputation on relentless riffage, vicious stage presence, and tours across the U.S., Europe, and Russia.
They’ve shared stages with notable acts such as Obituary, Demolition Hammer, Napalm Death, Morbid Saint, Revocation, and Havok.
https://www.facebook.com/ConditionCriticalNJ/
NEKRO CVLT DESECRATION - "PURIFICATION IN THE WITCHCRAFT FLAMES"
Tracklist:
01 - Purification In The Witchcraft Flames [01:24]
02 - Ancient Voices From The Graves [03:17]
03 - Spell Of Necromancy... Buried Alive In Darkness [04:05]
04 - Cvlt To Kaos & Blasphemy [01:52]
05 - Arsenic Angels [04:15]
06 - Witching Possession [03:03]
07 - Into The Coven / True Pestilential Force [05:35]
08 - Altares De Sangre Y Muerte [01:32]
09 - Antichristian Black Metal Reaper MMXXV [02:43]
10 - Sabatorical Abomination [03:51]
Recordings from late December 2024 to April 2025, Recording, mixed and mastering by Gregorio Kochian
Buenos Aires Argentina
Cover Art by Darkpen Illustrations.
CD Design & Layout made by Fijimermaid Productions.
CASSETTE Design & Layout made by Alemão and Danihell Slaughter.
Promotional videos made by Ghostmaker Productions and Nekro Cvlt Desecration.
Promotional flyers made by Leo Mora and Danihell Slaughter.
Photography by Gabriela Fernandez "Thunder PH".
Intro "Purification in the Witchcraft Flames" by Fran Goya.
Violins Into the Coven by Pilar Goya, arrangements by Fran Goya.
Music Nekro Cvlt Desecration.
All lyrics Seth Nekromancer.
Release Date 15th August 2025
CASSETTE Limited to 100 copies
CD Limited to 300 copies
Official distribution
European Devision by Hellstore Europe
North American Devision by Southern Soundclash Records & Guts And Blood Records.
South America by Nekro Cvlt Desecration.
Pre order open now
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BLASPHEMIK BLACK THRASH METAL SATANIK KHAOS...
Murder Records is honored to announce the second album by Nekro Cvlt Desecration, entitled "Purification In The Witchcraft Flames" and which will be released on August 15th, 2025 with the pestilent exhumation of the moldy coffins with nauseating odors of death and where profane voices echo to proclaim blasphemous chaos from this filthy open grave.
The infamous sound of Nekro Cvlt Desecration takes on a voracious devastation, full of darkness in the chaos that mercilessly invades the bowels of the underworld of darkness with possessed rhythms, where satanic proclamations and abominable prophecies are vomited.
The new album that Nekro Cvlt Desecration presents to us is decomposed with ten hymns that take us into an hellish journey to the depths of darkness, where the trumpets of the Luciferian archangels will guide us to the altar soaked with the blood spilled in this blasphemous ritual and where the death will reap the cursed believers with its impure sickle ready to decapitate the biblical creatures before they are immolated in the infernal flames.
This cursed witchcraft cult will be presented by Murder Records in the CD and Cassette formats with official distribution in the European Devision by Hellstore Europe, in the North American Devision by Southern Soundclash Records and Guts & Blood Records and in South America the official distribution will be assumed by Nekro Cvlt Desecration.
Line-Up:
Seth Nekromancer (Voices)
Nashgot (Lead and Rhythm Guitars)
Ereshkigal (Bass)
Goat Destruktor (Drums and Choirs)
https://www.facebook.com/NekroCvltDesecration616
Murder Records | Hellstore Europe
info@murder-records.eu
www.murder-records.eu
CRUNGUS Reveal “LOST”:
A Ferocious Portal to the Upcoming Album HOLLOW.Crungus drag
you deep into the psyche’s rotting underbelly with “Lost” — a
suffocating descent through fear, paranoia, and the shadows we refuse to face.
This is brutal death metal at its most unrelenting: filthy, introspective, and
unafraid to stare into the mirror.
"Lost" offers a powerful preview of the intensity awaiting listeners on the band’s highly anticipated upcoming album, Hollow, set for release on August 1, 2025, through Wormholedeath.
Fans of : Suffocation, Gatecreeper, Tomb Mold, Blood Incantation, and Nile will find plenty to sink their teeth into on Hollow.
Don't miss out on Hollow. Pre-save the album now: https://orcd.co/hollowalbum
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KORP – “AND DARKER IT SHALL BECOME”
Label: Grind To Death Records
Release date: september 5th 2025
Genre: Black/Thrash/Death Metal
For fans of: Lord Belial | Necrophobic | Marduk | Devastator
Beneath a pale moon the ravens speak of murder; of lives lost and spirits trapped and the injustice of their fate. Their harsh, cracked voices become a strange music, a lament that fills the night and is harmonised by the dusty whispers of the witches, a counterpoint of consolation and promises of blood. And the Nattravnen presides, conducting its strange choir of the old and the forgotten, soothing and inflaming as the threnody demands. And its eyes have seen the future that awaits many years along the way and it offers them a covenant. The world is growing dark…and darker it shall become.
Releasing their debut album, Until Eternity Calls, back in 1997, Korp have been a simmering presence on the underground metal scene for decades, their poisonous elixir of black, thrash and death metal a treasure to those who have found their way through the shadows to their domain. And now a fourth full length album of Korp’s unique sonic sorcery is about to be unleashed, a collection of invocations with a potency and power previously undreamt of…And Darker It Shall Become!
The silence is torn asunder by the thunder of opener ‘Blood Upon The Throne’, lightning unleashed across the sky. Riffs, rhythms, melodies and caustic vocals work together to draw you ever deeper into the dark and there’s an eerie atmosphere swirling between the notes, a sense of forbidden secrets glimpsed between the trees. Facing the full storm-blast force of the aptly named ‘Furious Tempest Rise’ the cunning shifts and twists in Korp’s song writing become ever more apparent; the touches of individuality that lift them high above the multitudinous legions. ‘Feast Upon The Spineless’ has already been released as a single, along with ‘Bloodstorms’ – a fantastic pairing of songs, as catchy as barbed wire, that will tear a live venue apart. Every song demands attention, from ‘Heaven Ablaze’ which epitomises the evocative nature of And Darker It Shall Become, the manner in which it fires the imagination and summons dark, haunting images, to the multifaceted beast that is album closer ‘Graced By Flames’ – a song that combines a fire and force that knocks you back in your seat with folkloric melody, jagged, venomous thrusts and driving rhythms. Rich in the sort of riffs that make a headbanging response mandatory, steeped in the sinister and led by an imperious, domineering vocal presence, And Darker It Shall Become is a masterpiece of black magic.
Adorned in the brilliantly atmospheric and evocative artwork of Balázs Pénzes of Grafit Hamu Artworks (Witcher, Vrag etc) And Darker It Shall Become will be released on CD and digital formats by Grind To Death Records on September 5th. Prepare for an onslaught of darkness!
Line-up:
Kenny Olsson - Guitars
Henke Westin - Guitars
Tomas Rosenborg - Bass
Peter Andersson - Drums
Erik Hillströms - Vocals
https://www.grindtodeathrecords.com/
https://www.facebook.com/korpmetal/
Lithuanian chaotic post-metal innovators AORTES have
unveiled a heartfelt tribute with their compelling new cover of Joy Division's
iconic track, "NEW DAWN FADES". Recognizing the
profound influence Joy Division has had in shaping their musical
tastes and artistic vision, AORTES have reimagined the classic song,
infusing it with their distinct blend of atmospheric textures, doom-laden
riffs, and visceral blackened hardcore intensity.
This reinterpretation of "New Dawn Fades" transforms Joy Division’s melancholic post-punk anthem into an expansive sonic journey marked by eerie ambience and crushing heaviness. AORTES skillfully balance the haunting emotional depth of the original with their own restless, genre-defying energy, demonstrating their deep respect for the influential band while pushing the boundaries of post-metal even further.
The cover is a testament to AORTES bold artistic vision and sincere admiration for Joy Division, seamlessly merging raw emotion with intricate arrangements. Fans of experimental and extreme music will find themselves immersed in this fresh, powerful homage to a beloved classic.
Available now on https://aortes.bandcamp.com/album/new-dawn-fades
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Forged over four years of late-night riffs, shared stories, and mutual respect aboard the Monsters of Rock Cruise, ALPHA DESTROYER is a five-headed beast that fuses the muscle of modern heavy metal with a razor-sharp melodic edge. Rounding out the lineup are guitarist/producer Kevin Hahn and drummer Ryan McPhaill, both of whom bring decades of high-calibre experience and intensity to the fold.
With influences rooted in heavy rock, classic metal, and progressive doom, Fast Lane is a ten-track juggernaut that kicks down the door from the opening riff. From the high-octane charge of opener "Straight Into the Grind" to the brooding stomp of "Manic Messiah", ALPHA DESTROYER weaves stories of struggle, power, and survival with a sound that’s both brutal and anthemic.
Watch the teaser video for Fast Lane at https://www.youtube.com/shorts/gzDkQR4uiyk
Track
listing
1 - Straight Into the Grind
2 - Masterplan
3 - Dirt in the Ground
4 - Lobotomized
5 - Transmission
6 - Fast Lane
7 - Sweet Dreams From Oblivion
8 - Manic Messiah
9 - Conspiracy
10 - The Prophet
ALPHA DESTROYER is not here to ask permission — they’re here to make noise. Follow the band online and join the inner circle before the fuse is lit.
THE STORM IS BUILDING. ALPHA DESTROYER IS COMING.
ALPHA DESTROYER is:
Eric Sexton-Dorsett
Martin Sweet
Kelly Lemieux
Ryan McPhaill
Kevin Hahn
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Prepare
for impact — MINDISTRY unleashes DUNKELGRAU, an
industrial metal juggernaut that thunders like tank treads across a
battlefield. Forged from fire and fortified with steel, this relentless sonic
assault drags listeners through the burning wreckage of mechanized warfare.
With pounding rhythms, distorted aggression, and unyielding grit, Dunkelgrau
captures the chaos and heroism of WWII tank battles in brutal audio form.
A war machine in every sense, the track doesn't just play — it invades. Mindistry constructs a wall of sound that blends precision-engineered industrial metal with raw, unfiltered rage. The result is a track that feels like an engine of vengeance, powered by fury and forged in fire.
For fans of Rammstein, Ministry, or early Fear Factory, this is more than a song — it's a declaration. Dunkelgrau is a call to arms for all who crave the visceral weight of metal without compromise. The reckoning begins now.
Biography
Brace yourself for a sonic onslaught from the heart of Gothenburg, Sweden. Mindistry is your gateway to the fusion of industrial metal and relentless thrash riffs, all wrapped in a cutting-edge modern sound. Dive into the depths of existential turmoil with our dark, introspective lyrics that explore the spectrum of life, death, and everything in between. Founded in 2019 by Gustaf Hammarin, Mindistry is a one-man powerhouse where Gustaf serves as the driving force behind the songwriting, rhythm guitar, and vocals. Influenced by the likes of Raubtier and Sabaton, Mindistry promises an electrifying experience that will leave you craving more.
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Oregon black/thrashers GRAVEWITCH promote their sophomore album with “DAMNABLE EVIL” visualizer . https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DWtDqR4wq8I
The self-titled album promises to be the most ambitious record yet, one that will no doubt expand on their unique fusion of blackened thrash with all the melodic and guttural elements fans have come to expect. And with plans for a second music video, their visual presence is poised to be as formidable as their sonic assault.
Bend, Oregon — 2013. Chris Fleming and Andrew Ingraham first raised the banners of Gravewitch in the heart of Oregon's shadowed high desert; the world of blackened thrash metal wasn’t exactly waiting for them—but it should’ve been. Their unholy alliance would go on to carve a jagged path through a decade of turmoil, triumph, and relentless performance, delivering a brutal fusion of thrash, black, death, and melodic metal that strikes with the fury of an avalanche and the cold precision of a blade through bone.
From the very beginning, Gravewitch—born as a two-piece with Fleming on guitar/vocals and Ingraham on drums—laid the foundation for something far darker than their humble beginnings suggested. Their sound, a storm of buzzing riffs, blast beats, and unyielding growls, evolved with each release and performance, folding in elements from legends like Kreator, Testament, Amon Amarth, Emperor, and Vader. The chemistry between the founding duo was undeniable, but as they expanded, they brought in bassist Doug Green, who helped solidify their thunderous live presence.
The music, like the band itself, is unrelenting—a blend of old-school thrash’s speed and aggression, black metal’s cold, atmospheric darkness, and the weight of death metal’s hammer. Fleming’s lyrics are just as aggressive, each track an exploration of battle, rebellion, and darkness, all delivered with a razor-sharp edge. "Circle of Power," their anthemic fan favorite, serves as a testament to their unyielding spirit, always present in their setlists, a grim declaration of their musical fire.
A Decade of Relentless Grind
Gravewitch's rise through the ranks of the Pacific Northwest's underground metal scene has been marked by a slew of impressive performances and accomplishments. Local press documented the band's early days, and by 2015, they were carving their name into the region's live music circuit, sharing stages with heavyweights like Lord Dying, Castle, Inanimate Existence, and Nervosa.
But their story doesn’t stop there. Gravewitch has long been a fixture on the road, expanding their reach with every tour. In 2017, they supported Voltumna, a blackened death metal band from Italy, on the “Itinere Inferi West Coast Tour.” They also hit the stage alongside Brain Dead, Systematic Failure, Chains of Belmont, and Misanthropic God on the “Reaping Souls of the West Coast” tour. Their unrelenting performances took them across a wide swath of the U.S, carving a permanent mark in the underground metal scene.
On the Rise
Gravewitch’s first EP, Soul Reaper, released in 2015, was the spark that set it all off, laying the foundation for their towering presence in the scene. Their debut full-length, The Summoning (2020), marked a defining moment in their sound, blending the harsh precision of black metal with the thundering force of thrash. Tracks like “Circle of Power” became staples of their live shows, songs that encapsulate the very soul of Gravewitch: fast, dark, melodic, and utterly crushing.
Through the years, they’ve stood tall alongside legendary acts, opening for the likes of Warbringer, Flotsam and Jetsam, and Goatwhore. Their performances are nothing short of ferocious, a raw assault on the senses that leaves crowds battered, bruised, and begging for more. Whether playing in packed venues like The Domino Room or under the stars at The Capitol in Bend, they know no other way but to play with the intensity of a band determined to rise above.
Unyielding and Uncompromising
Even so, the band’s journey has always been defined by their refusal to conform. Never signing with a major label, Gravewitch has remained fiercely independent, upholding complete creative control over their music. From the start, they’ve chosen the DIY path, with Chris Fleming handling the bulk of the instrumentation on their releases, ensuring that every riff, every growl, and every pounding drumbeat aligns with their unrelenting vision. This independence has been the bedrock of their identity, allowing them to remain true to their sound and uncompromising in their approach.
As they gear up for their second full-length album, Gravewitch (2025), the anticipation grows. It promises to be the most ambitious record yet, one that will no doubt expand on their unique fusion of blackened thrash with all the melodic and guttural elements fans have come to expect. And with plans for a second music video for the album's first single, their visual presence is poised to be as formidable as their sonic assault.
Gravewitch—A Legacy Carved in Steel
Gravewitch’s story is far from over, and their legacy continues to grow with every show, every album, and every fan that sings their dark hymns. For a band that began in the isolation of Bend, Oregon, their music has spread far and wide, building a cult following that grows with each passing year. Gravewitch is the unrelenting storm, the shadow that haunts the edges of the Pacific Northwest, and a band that demands to be heard—whether you want to or not.
The circle of power is just beginning to take shape.
Influences:
Kreator, Testament, Children of Bodom, Amon Amarth, Dark Funeral, Skeletonwitch, Wolves in the Throne Room, Uada, Emperor, Vader, Cannibal Corpse, Iron Maiden, Toxic Holocaust, Goatwhore, Sodom, Destruction, Slayer
Discography:
Soul Reaper EP (2015)
Forgotten Demo (2018)
The Summoning (2020)
Gravewitch (2025)
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAbt7QRjrmOz-s_WoDCAqiQ
https://www.facebook.com/gravewitch
The first single 'KYYNELTEN VIRTA' is unleashed today and it's available on all essential streaming services: https://push.fm/fl/mourniaty-kyynelten-virta
Finnish black metal -group Mourniaty takes the listener on a journey to an era, when Christianity’s seeds would not take root in a frosted ground. Instead of faith you would only find cold steel and death.
”Kyynelten virta” (Stream of Tears) is the debut single from Mourniaty’s forthcoming debut-album ”Musta maa” (Black Earth). The albums contains more Anti-Christian stories sung both in English and Finnish. Album will be released globally by Inverse Records. You better brace yourself.
Biography:
When you get fed up with Christianity and Paganism starts to arouse your interest, interesting things are often created. Sometimes this process needs an accelerant, which is exactly what happened when Karulainen and Metällinen found themselves to be merged in the same family tree. Now, what else would fresh, Finnish relatives do but make aggressive noises together? This gave an outlet for the music Karulainen had already been writing.
Finnish Mourniaty began its life as a smoldering project already in 2015. It burst into raging fire five years later, when situations in life permitted concentrating on music full-time. When bass player Tenho joined the group in 2022, Mourniaty finally became a real band instead of two men with backing tracks.
Karulainen describes Mourniaty’s music as black metal, which combines mid-tempo grooves and even symphonic arrangements combined with lyrics sung in both Finnish and English, which revolve around themes of Paganism and Anti-Christianity. The debut album, “Musta maa” (Black Earth), will be released thru Inverse records on digital platforms and in cd-format in November of 2025. What a perfect soundtrack for the darkest season of the year.
Track list:
01. Ajan saattama
02. Musta maa
03. All Your Lies
04. Aika Roudan
05. Shrines
06. Kyynelten virta
07. Seventh Seal
08. A Son of the Plague
09. Sodomia
10. Pyhä on valani
Mixed by Karulainen & Joona Rinne / Deep Noise Studios
Mastered by Saku Moilanen / Deep Noise Studios
Album cover by Karulainen
Line-up:
Metällinen - drums
Tenho - bass
Liekkiö - guitar
Karulainen - vocals & guitar
https://www.facebook.com/mourniaty
Romanian
Grindcore veterans SPIRITUAL RAVISHMENT released a new
single from their upcoming album "EXIT HUMANITY". Watch
the video for "Enemy Mine" here: https://youtu.be/0TkfWcXEJrk
The video was shot by Cosmin Purge.
The new song, 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 song is taken from the upcoming SPIRITUAL RAVISHMENT album, titled 'Exit Humanity', to be released on Loud Rage Music.
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SYMPHOBIA – “HIDEOUSLY TRAUMATIC”
Label: Comatose Music
Release date: july 11th 2025
Genre: Brutal Death Metal
For fans of: Cannibal Corpse | Suffocation | Immolation | Kill Everything
Every night as the wings of somnolence enfold you, you slip into the darkness with a fervent, desperate prayer upon your lips; a plea for simple, empty oblivion, for dreamless slumber before the saving daylight comes. But as you tumble through the ephemeral wall of sleep the transportation is immediate…the alleyway, the rain, the blood bubbling in your throat, your eyes frozen open in horror. The knives rising, glinting in the garish orange street light and then falling with sickening force - the hypnotic cycle repeated again and again. The weight of her body falling onto you, her mouth open in an obscene parody of passion forcing a lifeless kiss upon your lips as her empty eyes stare into yours…a moment that will never end…soul scarring, life warping, hideously traumatic.
In 2024 they gave us a first poisonous taste of the horrors to come with their self titled demo; now Indonesia’s Symphobia are ready to unleash the full impact of their shocking brutality with debut album Hideously Traumatic! Exploding into life with opening track ‘Hecatomb’, a nail bomb of intricate riffs, precision drumming, heart-stopping tempo changes and disembowelling vocals, Hideously Traumatic proceeds to bury the listener in an unstoppable avalanche of wildly violent death metal. Featuring members of Demented Heart and Perveration, this elite unit unleash spiralling brutality that sucks you into a maelstrom of madness, the generated centrifugal force threatening to rip your body apart. Fiercely focussed throughout, this album is an imposing invocation of purposeful destruction. From the palpable malice of ‘Heinous’ through the bone-carving grooves of ‘Convulsively’ to the cataclysmic conclusion of ‘Inebriated’ this is a catalogue of accomplished atrocities and perfectly formed abominations. Hideously Traumatic is one listening experience that you are never going to recover from.
Hideously Traumatic’s emotionless desire for death will be unleashed by Comatose Music on July 11th and Symphobia will be immediately thrust into the awareness of the underground death metal scene, like a blade to the brain. Mixed and mastered by Tonebetter Soundlab (Vox Mortis, Nattmaran, Murtad etc) for a scathing, scalding sound and adorned in the eye-impaling artwork of Timbul Cahyono (Massacre, Nocturnus A.D., Witchburner etc) Hideously Traumatic is a sonic killing machine devoted to the destruction of every living thing.
Line-up:
Jossi Bima - Vocals
Dodik Bhre - Guitar
Humam Aliy - Drums
https://www.comatosemusic.com/
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After the release of their new album "AFTER THE FLESH" on Brutal Records, and with all radio and Tv airplay and reviews, Kaivs will now dedicate their time to the live promotion starting from this summer. They also have the new single "Horrend" available now!
Other dates will be confirmed soon during this year, as well as new additional drummer Luca Tiraterra joined the band and fall/winter/spring festivals will be soon confirmed.
The whole thing will end with various tours during 2026 and 2027 and then the band will be focusing on the new studio album.
Line-up
Max Foam: vocals
Tiziano Mortician: guitar
Jacopo Simonelli: bass
Luca Tiraterra: drums
Discography
Horrend (2023)
After The Flesh (2024)
www.youtube.com/@kaivs
www.facebook.com/kaivsofficial
Guten
Tag, hot summer, hot news from the LYCANTHROPIC CHANTS dungeon.
Sick Feast 2025, our celebration of underground musick has the full line-up announced, check it out here: https://lycanthropic.de/category/sickfeast
PULMONARY FIBROSIS / REPULSIVE FEAST - "FETISH OF GORE" SPLIT-7" out now
This is the fetid feast you’ve been waiting for: a putrid new split 7” featuring long-running French goregrind maniacs PULMONARY FIBROSIS and German deathgrinding sickos REPULSIVE FEAST.
“Fetish Of Gore” is a multinational co-release between Gurgling Gore (USA), Lycanthropic Chants (GER), Grindfather Productions (UK), Grindhead Records (AUS), and ZAS Autoproduzioni (ITA) spreading sickness across the globe.
All songs from both bands are about the serial killer Adolfo Constanzo.
Tracklist:
Side A – PULMONARY FIBROSIS
1. Human Slaughterhouse
2. Spines & Brains*
Side B – REPULSIVE FEAST
1. Twisted Infamous Terror
2. Narcosatanists
*featuring David Mikkelsen (Extremely Rotten Productions, UNDERGANG, SEQUESTRUM, etc.)
Artwork by Doodles Of Death. Layout by Steffen Brandes and FINAdesigns.
Release date: 4th July 2025
PULMONARY FIBROSIS https://www.facebook.com/pulmonaryfibrosisofficialband
REPULSIVE FEAST https://www.facebook.com/repulsivefeast/
REPULSIVE FEAST - "MEAT HOOK MUTILATION" 7"
Finally the "Meat Hook Mutilation" EP is available on 7" vinyl again! This time in the following variants:
100 copies on black vinyl housed in black poly-lined inner sleeve and a 320gsm pink cardboard fold out cover, incl. bandcamp download.
110 copies on clear vinyl housed in black poly-lined inner sleeve and a 300gsm uncoated cardboard fold out cover, incl. bandcamp download.
Available from our shop https://lycanthropic.de/product-tag/repulsive-feast
In case you should not know this EP yet, it's streaming in it's entirety on https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jEVuW-We9IA&list=RDjEVuW-We9IA&start_radio=1
Release date: 4th July 2025
SICK FEAST 2025
Let’s celebrate extreme underground musick at Sick Feast 2025. Lycanthropic Chants will present an ugly composition of madness that reeks of death’s breath in Wolfsburg (Germany) at s.v Jugendhaus Ost on 18th October 2025. And everyone who can’t get enough gore spilled is invited to join the warm-up show in Wolfsburg at Sauna-Klub the day before, 17th October 2025.
Tickets are available from this location - https://www.eventim-light.com/de/a/644e9d1103bb8a518dc280a6/e/67e698e10bf96c16ec22a062. There are two ticket options:
2-day ticket (main fest at s.v. Jugendhaus Ost on Saturday, 18th October 2025 plus warm-up show at Sauna-Klub on Friday, 17th October 2025)
main fest only ticket
Confirmed bands:
CLAIRVOYANCE (POL)
DISMORFIA (PER)
FEACES CHRIST (GER)
IMPUGNER (NOR)
INHUME (NLD)
PREHISTORIC WAR CULT (GER)
RETORSION (HUN)
RUUN (NOR)
SEQUESTRUM (DEN)
SOVEREIGN (NOR)
TROLLCAVE (ESP)
s.v. Jugendhaus Ost in Wolfsburg:
30.07.2025
DEVINE DEFILEMENT (Death Metal/Deathcore / ISL, Reykjavík)
BOWEL EVACUATION (Goregrind / GER, Cottbus)
16.9.2025
NECROPSY ODOR (USA) + PULMONARY FIBROSIS (FRA)
18.9.2025
JADE (ESP) + TOTENGOTT (ESP) + tba
18.10.2025
Sick Feast 2025
04.11.2025
tba
28.11.2025
EARTHBONG (GER) + GAYA’S DEMISE (GER)
06.12.2025
tba
20.2.2026
tba
Sauna-Klub
05.09.2025
MISCREANCE (ITA) + DOOMSCROLLER (GER) + tba
Finnish melodic death metal band BLOODY MOON is set to release their second studio album 'LOST & DAMNED' on October 31st 2025 via Inverse Records. The first single 'My Payoff' is unleashed today with music video which can be seen here: https://youtu.be/FACYe4455Cc
“My Payoff” came together almost effortlessly—the original demo recording is hardly any different from the final version. The song is about being abandoned, but also about proving that even from the deepest lows, you can rise again.
Drummer Toivo Aitakari shares:
"I remember the writing process being very straightforward—everything just fell into place naturally. We did have to put some work into the synth sound in the pre-chorus during demoing, but we made sure to get it right, and that exact sound ended up on the album. This one has become a personal live favorite; it’s always fun to play fast-paced skank beat and belt out the chorus loud and high."
Listen to 'My Payoff' single on streaming services: https://push.fm/fl/bloody-moon-payoff
Biography:
Bloody Moon is a metal band from Laitila, Finland, that has been active since 2021. The band's music is characterized by tearing riffs and catchy choruses, accompanied by a thunderous rhythm section.
On their latest album “Lost & Damned”, these ingredients come together to create a tight and energetic whole that everyone should experience at least once in their lives.
BLOODY
MOON - LOST & DAMNED (ALBUM 2025)
Track list:
1. Deadly Rendezvous
2. Rage Metal
3. My Payoff
4. Blood Red Tears
5. I’ll Torn 'em Apart
6. Lucky Bastard
7. End of the Road
8. Murder Hotel Chicago
9. Madman’s Boogie Woogie
10. Lost & Damned
Cover art by Ariz M Fazri / Stealth Fangs
Line-up:
Veeti Sukari - Vocals & Guitars
Nisse Nurminen - Bass
Toivo Aitakari - Drums:
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Pressing info:
54 x Grindfucker Green - Hand-Numbered Copies + Button Set 1 (Die Hard Edition)
52 x Sorrow Of Winter White - Hand-Numbered Copies + Button Set 2 (Die Hard Edition)
Available for the first time ever on vinyl! Originally released on December 4, 2008, on CD format, Mental Funeral's self-titled release is one of the earliest HPGD releases and has long been out of print.
This
Die Hard 45 RPM Vinyl pressing includes the previously unreleased instrumental
track 'Tortured Visions,' and is pressed on two extremely limited colors with
hand-numbered jackets, double-sided printed inner sleeve, thick 3 mil polybags
for extra protection + set of two full color spring locked pin backed buttons,
exclusive to each color variant.
Old school Death Metal... the way it was meant to be! For fans of Abscess, Asphyx, Autopsy, Cianide, Coffins, Death, Dismember, Divine Eve, Impetigo, Incantation, Lord Gore, Mausoleum, Murder Squad, Pungent Stench, and Winter.
Listen to the single "The Sorrow Of Winter" at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8WhBojyIBfk
Tracklisting:
1. Shadu
2. Grindfucker
3. The Sorrow Of Winter
4. Twisted Mass Of Burnt Decay (Autopsy cover)
5. Refried Virgin
6. Tortured Visions (instrumental)
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Bands,we
would like to inform you that we are starting to make the IMPERATIVE
MUSIC COMPILATION CD VOLUME 20, contact us for more information. Out in
October 2025.
Each band will receive 10 CDs. Compilation CD with Booklet and Inlay-card, pressed in the United States.
Promotional CDs are sent to the most important Record labels and Media in the USA, Brazil, Japan and Europe.
Imperative Music Compilation is distributed in more than 20 territories.
Tracklist includes a special guest appearance by AMORPHIS, authorized by their label: Reigning Phoenix Music.
All the rights for the song remain to the artist (the band) only.
Gilson / Imperative Music Agency.
https://www.imperative-music.com/
Relentless double kicks, blistering blast beats and searing vocals form the backbone of a track that drips with wrath, decay and eerie beauty. Lyrically, it dives headfirst into the band’s lore – a realm of blood rites, broken angels and the irreversible fall from grace.
Crimson Hallows is no song – it’s a storm. A final cry of mortality, shattered by a force long buried beneath the surface. Here ends mercy.
Here begins the Hunter’s Heir. “A fallen angel tainted and spoiled –Raiding the night for her purpose untold.”
Biography
"Screams Of Tranquility" stands as the dynamic brainchild led by the gifted Marc P. Prohaska, a 29-year-old musician based in the idyllic foothills of the Austrian Alps in Upper Austria. This captivating project delves deep into the narratives of a society marred by excess, laying bare its hypocrisies, collective folly, and the gradual erosion of humanity.
Marc's musical palette is a vibrant fusion of influences, melding Scandinavian melodic death, American thrash, and hints of black metal. With deft craftsmanship, he intertwines pulsating rhythms and intricate orchestrations, weaving a spellbinding tapestry of sound.
From his beginnings as a musician at the age of 18, Marc has explored diverse musical avenues, ranging from pop-punk to rock and metal cover bands. However, it was through the emergence of Screams Of Tranquility that his artistic vision truly blossomed. In 2019, Marc graduated as a recording, mixing, and mastering engineer from HOFA College, now operating his own successful mixing and mastering business as a freelancer.
While Screams Of Tranquility is a solo endeavor, questions about the absence of additional band members only underscore Marc's proficiency and the effectiveness of his approach to "running SOT as if it were a fully occupied band." His unwavering dedication and skill shine through in every aspect of his work.
For those in search of authentic, meticulously crafted music that transcends the confines of mainstream melodic death metal, replete with searing leads, impassioned vocals, and profound thematic depth, Screams Of Tranquility stands as a beacon of artistic excellence worthy of exploration.
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Available to stream now: https://linktr.ee/bloodmores
Official music video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lq3ZIcYeaJk
Hailing from Lancashire, UK, Bloodmores' sound can be described as a blistering mixture of metal genres, taken from a wide scope of influences, ranging from classic thrash metal, through to metalcore, and melodic death metal.
Released in 2019, their debut album, The Seeds Of Seasons, launched Bloodmores onto the underground metal scene, and was followed soon-after by their second album, Too Close To The Sun, in 2021, which saw them reach new heights of headlining shows and festival appearances around the UK, included a set at 2023's Bloodstock Open Air festival.
Bloodmores now launch their latest track, Pick Your Poison, as a stand-alone single in preparation for their upcoming third album, due to be recorded later this year.
MONOLIYTH - "HE WHO KILLS"
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. 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
The digital album's release date is 22 August 2025.
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In summing up the album's theme, the band notes that Morbid Ataraxia addresses "the oxymoronic nature of humanity." As one might expect, given the trail of corpses left from previous assaults, said theme is undergirded by PUTRIDITY's take-no-prisoners approach to brutal death metal.
No nonsense. No compromise.
Purchase/Stream:
https://bit.ly/morbidataraxia-willowtip
https://bit.ly/morbidataraxia-bandcamp
Track
Listing:
1. Prenatal Obituary
2. Mors Mater Nostra
3. In Disgust They Shine
4. Adipocere Retribution
5. Molten Mirrors Of The Subjugated
6. Morbid Ataraxia
7. Overflowing Mortal Smell
8. Immersed In The Spell Of Death
Album Credits:
Morbid Ataraxia was recorded in 2024.
Guitars and bass reamped by Andy Testori at Street Rec Studio.
Mixed by Luca Minieri at Dissonant Studio.
Mastered at Hertz Studio.
Additional vocals on Rotted Divinity(Enmity cover) by Mikko Friberg from Torsofuck.
Cover artwork by Paolo Girardi. Inlay artwork by Caleb Diederich.
Layout by Paola Carraro.
All music by Putridity.
Line-up:
Andrea Piro - Vocals
Andrea PutridCiccio - Guitar/backing vocals
Manuel Lucchini - Guitar
Giancarlo Mendo - Bass
Cedric Malebolgia - Drums
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Label:
Comatose
Music
Release date: september 12th 2025
Genre: Brutal Death Metal
For fans of: Cannibal Corpse| Devourment | Internal Bleeding | Skinless
He lives in the lightless caverns beneath the earth, a subterranean emperor in his palace of death, his chambers fashioned from the manipulated bodies of those taken from the sunlit lands above. There are no limits to his appetite for slaughter, no boundaries to those upon whom he will unleash his colossal capacity for violence. If it breathes he will kill it, if it bleeds he will abuse and consume it, if it screams he will sculpt it, torment it, bludgeon it and redesign its purpose. Some may call him Brute, but before the end they will know him as their god.
In case you had forgotten just who the heaviest band on the goddamn planet is, NecroticGoreBeast have returned with a timely reminder in the form of Brute – an EP of shocking heft and horror, even by their earthshaking standards. Opening with the pulsing electronics of the title track, an intro that summons memories of classic ‘80s horror films, Brute then rears into hypnotically malevolent life with the immeasurable, crushing weight of ‘Assault Of Severed Genitalia’ – a song that sounds like a wounded beast dragging itself across broken glass. The agonised, skull shattering riffs pile on the pressure until it feels like your body will simply burst…brutality is not determined by velocity, as this ten ton payload of gore amply demonstrates. Throughout Brute vocalist John Mayer delivers some of the best brutal death metal vocals you will ever hear. His performance on the likes of ‘Sensual Regurgitation’ and ‘Maggot Filled Colonoscopy’ is breathtaking in its bestiality and barbarity. The EP concludes with
‘Knuckle Deep Convulsions’, featuring a guest vocal appearance from Chaney Crabb (Entheos) and this is one nasty track – oozing bad intent – a seething morass of malignancy and spite; creeping viciousness juxtaposed with rampant aggression. Yet again NecroticGoreBeast have proved they are untouchable in the field of extreme brutality.
Brute was recorded at Equilibrium Studio with Christopher Rannou-Poulin, guitarist with Beyond Fiction and the mixing and mastering magic was applied by Miguel Tereso of Demigod Recordings who, as well as illuminating the sonic atrocities on NecroticGoreBeast’s three full length albums, has also worked with the likes of Analepsy, Gaerea and many more. This team has captured the heaviest sound yet from the Canadian monsters – each beautiful ugly riff given the maximum in merciless power. Complete with stunning artwork from Andreas Christanetoff of Armaada Art (Aborted, Kraanium etc), Comatose Music will unleash this grotesque sonic killing machine on September 12th. Your days in the light are numbered…
Line-up:
John Mayer - Vocals
Michael Chamberland - Guitar
JP Bouchard - Drums
Alexandre Brochu – Bass
https://www.comatosemusic.com/
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Genre: Black MetalLabel: Folter Records
Distributed by: Alive
Release: 15.08.2025
AURO wurde Anfang 2017 von Framan und Dragg gegründet, die beide tief in der deutschen Underground-Szene verwurzelt sind. Mit der Erfahrung aus ihren anderen Bands entwickelten sie bewusst die musikalische und lyrische Vision von AURO, 2020 erschien das erste, selbstbetitelte Album via Obscure Abhorrence Productions. Im Jahr 2023 wurde ein Pakt mit dem berüchtigten Kult-Black-Metal-Label Folter Records geschmiedet und eine Vinyl-Version des Debüts endlich auf den Markt gebracht. Bei den Arbeiten am zweiten Full-Length-Album IM SCHATTEN DER BASTION, dessen Veröffentlichung am 15. August 2025 erfolgt, wurde AURO durch die ehemaligen Live-Session-Mitglieder Azag, Fafnir, Henker und Nefastus komplettiert.
AURO ist eine Verschmelzung der Wörter Aura und Ouroboros. Ouroboros, der Selbstkonsument, symbolisiert ein völlig autarkes Wesen. Er verkörpert die ultimative Utopie, die es zu erreichen gilt: die Schaffung eines sozialen und emotionalen Mikrokosmos ohne jegliche Interaktion mit der abscheulichen Außenwelt. AURO ist das Werkzeug, das bewusst als Hammer eingesetzt wird – zur Abschreckung destruktiv in die groteske Fratze der Gesellschaft geschlagen. Um gleichzeitig das Fundament der eigenen Existenz zu errichten – als Teil des individuellen Kosmos.
Die sieben Songs von IM SCHATTEN DER BASTION wurden von Framan komponiert, der auch die Rhythmus- und Leadgitarren, Backing Vocals und zusätzlichen Keyboardparts in seinem Heimstudio einspielte respektive aufnahm. Das Konzept und die Texte des Albums stammen von Dragg, der folgerichtig auch die Lead Vocals aufgenommen hat – ebenfalls bei Framan im Studio. Der Bass wurde von Fafnir, die Keyboards von Henker, das Schlagzeug von Nefastus und die zusätzlichen Leadgitarren von Azag aufgenommen – in ihren jeweiligen Heimstudios. Obwohl Framans Kompositionen bereits eine klare Richtung für die Aufnahmen vorgaben, brachte jedes Mitglied eine sehr wertvolle individuelle Note ein. Das Ergebnis dieser gemeinsamen Anstrengung ist ein lebendiges, facettenreiches Werk. Um einen natürlichen, klassischen und rohen Sound zu erreichen, wurden Mix und Mastering von JP Sicbro übernommen, die auch für den Live-Sound AUROs verantwortlich ist.
Im Zentrum des lyrischen Konzepts von IM SCHATTEN DER BASTION steht ein transzendentaler Gedankengang, verbunden mit kategorischer Selbstbestimmung, -überhöhung und Entmenschlichung als zentralem Ermächtigungsfaktor. Dies fließt in die übergreifende Ideologie ein, die bereits bei der Wahl des Bandnamens festgelegt wurde. Songs wie „Insignien der Macht“, „Der Glanz der Titanen“ oder „Okkultation – Der Allgegenwärtige“ thematisieren metaphorisch transzendentale Erfahrungen, während „Im Schatten der Bastion“, „Lux Caeaca“ oder „Haus der tausend Flügel“ in apokalyptischen Visionen der völligen Auslöschung und der Verbrüderung mit dem Tod schwelgen. „Strom der Verborgenheit“ hingegen handelt von einer Reise ins Unterbewusste und der Möglichkeit, Allwissenheit zu erlangen. Bei all dem gibt der allgegenwärtige uralte, geschuppte Gott Ouroboros durch seine titanische Pracht einmal mehr Führung, Orientierung und Impuls.
Diese jenseitige Präsenz spiegelt sich deutlich im Sound von AURO wider. Kompromissloser Black Metal, angereichert mit mystischen Keyboard-Klängen, die das wirbelnde Chaos, die Kälte und die Majestät der zeitlosen kosmischen Weite und ihres Großen Alten ausstrahlen.
Tracklist:
1. Präludium: Nachtschrecken [0:45]
2. Insignien der Macht. [4:42]
3. Strom der Verborgenheit [4:40]
4. Im Schatten der Bastion [3:23]
5. Lux Caeaca [5:08]
6. Haus der tausend Flügel [5:18]
7. Der Glanz des Titanen [5:32]
8. Okkultation – Der Allgegenwärtige [4:33]
9. Ausklang – Figura Serpentinata (Im Zenit der Eklipse) [1:53]
Total: 35:54
Line-up
Framan – Guitars, Bass, Backing Vocals, additional Keyboards
Dragg – Vocals, Lyrics/ Concept
Fafnir – Bass
Azag – Guitars
Nefastus – Drums
Henker – Keyboards
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The band’s most recent full length recording and tragically the last to feature the band’s late founding guitarist Michael Stewart, Dark Abstraction, was originally released in 2015 on CD by Polish label Hellthrasher Productions and LP by Swedish label Blood Harvest Records. A massive step forward in every way from the outfit’s well regarded if unpolished debut album, Dark Abstraction represented an energetic, riff-focused, and creative spin on the cavernous blackened death metal sound that was flooding the scene in copious amounts in the mid-2010’s. With eight varied and memorable tracks, a greatly improved production, and an ever-advancing sense of expression and craftsmanship from all instruments, this was the sound of a young band stepping out of their formative beginnings and emerging confidently as the established and respected outfit they are known as today.
Boris Records is excited to bring this under-appreciated work of death metal darkness back to the public consciousness - Ectovoid’s exhumation from the forgotten graves is long overdue.
The album can be streamed in its entirety at https://ectovoid.bandcamp.com/album/dark-abstraction
To celebrate the reissue of Dark Abstraction, Ectovoid will be playing a 15th Anniversary show at Saturn in Birmingham, AL on August 16.
Pre-order: https://borisrecords.bandcamp.com/album/dark-abstraction-reissue
Track Listing:
1. Obscure Altars
2. Visions of Reflective Decay
3. Mental Netherworlds
4. Precipice of Absolute Chaos
5. Rituals of Hallucination
6. The Expanse Between Slumber and Death
7. A Prisoner of Paradox
8. Spawned from Unending Mystery
Credits:
Recorded in Autumn 2014 by Joshua Freemon at Dead Sound Studios.
Mixed by Joshua Freemon.
Mastered by Damian Herring at Subturranean Watchtower Studios.
Cover art by Bartlomiej Kurzok.
Band photos by Amber Slanders.
Line-up:
C.B. – Bass/Vocals
M.S. – Guitar
C.M. – Drums
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FFO: Slayer, Demolition Hammer, Vio-lence, Kreator, Exodus, Devastation, Pestilence
A music video for the album's first single, "Cryonic Intestinal Preservation," is available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dl3Oj-GUpHI
Unapologetically true to their roots, the new album pushes the band’s sound to new extremes. It is heavier, faster, slower, and more technically unrelenting. Every track is sharpened for maximum impact, delivering a refined yet feral evolution of their signature thrash assault.
This is not just another record, it’s the definitive Condition Critical statement: uncompromising, chaotic, and forged in pure aggression.
Pre-order: https://www.indiemerchstore.com/collections/condition-critical
Track
Listing:1. Wretched Aggression
2. Deconstructive Horrors
3. Cranial Dissolution
4. Hydroponic Mutation
5. Postmortal Simulation
6. Psychological Epidemic
7. Incubation Disposal
8. Cryonic Intestinal Preservation
9. Excarnation
Credits:
Mixed & Mastered by Mike Low.
Guitars & Bass engineered by Tony Barhoum.
Drums engineered by James Suprenant & Big Goon Studios.
Vocals engineered by Apollo.
Artwork by Andrei Bouzikov.
CD Layout design by Tom Martin.
All music written and produced by Condition Critical.
Line-Up:
Ryan Taylor – Vocals / Guitar
Tony Barhoum – Lead Guitar
Mike Dreher – Bass
Ryan Donato – Drums
Bio:
Formed in 2010, Condition Critical delivers high-intensity, no-bullshit thrash metal in the tradition of the genre’s most violent pioneers. Described as “a literal war of sound that attacks you with deadly perfection” (New Wave of Thrash Zine), they’ve built a reputation on relentless riffage, vicious stage presence, and tours across the U.S., Europe, and Russia.
They’ve shared stages with notable acts such as Obituary, Demolition Hammer, Napalm Death, Morbid Saint, Revocation, and Havok.
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NEKRO CVLT DESECRATION - "PURIFICATION IN THE WITCHCRAFT FLAMES"
Tracklist:01 - Purification In The Witchcraft Flames [01:24]
02 - Ancient Voices From The Graves [03:17]
03 - Spell Of Necromancy... Buried Alive In Darkness [04:05]
04 - Cvlt To Kaos & Blasphemy [01:52]
05 - Arsenic Angels [04:15]
06 - Witching Possession [03:03]
07 - Into The Coven / True Pestilential Force [05:35]
08 - Altares De Sangre Y Muerte [01:32]
09 - Antichristian Black Metal Reaper MMXXV [02:43]
10 - Sabatorical Abomination [03:51]
Recordings from late December 2024 to April 2025, Recording, mixed and mastering by Gregorio Kochian
Buenos Aires Argentina
Cover Art by Darkpen Illustrations.
CD Design & Layout made by Fijimermaid Productions.
CASSETTE Design & Layout made by Alemão and Danihell Slaughter.
Promotional videos made by Ghostmaker Productions and Nekro Cvlt Desecration.
Promotional flyers made by Leo Mora and Danihell Slaughter.
Photography by Gabriela Fernandez "Thunder PH".
Intro "Purification in the Witchcraft Flames" by Fran Goya.
Violins Into the Coven by Pilar Goya, arrangements by Fran Goya.
Music Nekro Cvlt Desecration.
All lyrics Seth Nekromancer.
Release Date 15th August 2025
CASSETTE Limited to 100 copies
CD Limited to 300 copies
Official distribution
European Devision by Hellstore Europe
North American Devision by Southern Soundclash Records & Guts And Blood Records.
South America by Nekro Cvlt Desecration.
Pre order open now
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BLASPHEMIK BLACK THRASH METAL SATANIK KHAOS...
Murder Records is honored to announce the second album by Nekro Cvlt Desecration, entitled "Purification In The Witchcraft Flames" and which will be released on August 15th, 2025 with the pestilent exhumation of the moldy coffins with nauseating odors of death and where profane voices echo to proclaim blasphemous chaos from this filthy open grave.
The infamous sound of Nekro Cvlt Desecration takes on a voracious devastation, full of darkness in the chaos that mercilessly invades the bowels of the underworld of darkness with possessed rhythms, where satanic proclamations and abominable prophecies are vomited.
The new album that Nekro Cvlt Desecration presents to us is decomposed with ten hymns that take us into an hellish journey to the depths of darkness, where the trumpets of the Luciferian archangels will guide us to the altar soaked with the blood spilled in this blasphemous ritual and where the death will reap the cursed believers with its impure sickle ready to decapitate the biblical creatures before they are immolated in the infernal flames.
This cursed witchcraft cult will be presented by Murder Records in the CD and Cassette formats with official distribution in the European Devision by Hellstore Europe, in the North American Devision by Southern Soundclash Records and Guts & Blood Records and in South America the official distribution will be assumed by Nekro Cvlt Desecration.
Line-Up:
Seth Nekromancer (Voices)
Nashgot (Lead and Rhythm Guitars)
Ereshkigal (Bass)
Goat Destruktor (Drums and Choirs)
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Murder Records | Hellstore Europe
info@murder-records.eu
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CRUNGUS Reveal “LOST”:
A Ferocious Portal to the Upcoming Album HOLLOW.Crungus drag
you deep into the psyche’s rotting underbelly with “Lost” — a
suffocating descent through fear, paranoia, and the shadows we refuse to face.
This is brutal death metal at its most unrelenting: filthy, introspective, and
unafraid to stare into the mirror."Lost" offers a powerful preview of the intensity awaiting listeners on the band’s highly anticipated upcoming album, Hollow, set for release on August 1, 2025, through Wormholedeath.
Fans of : Suffocation, Gatecreeper, Tomb Mold, Blood Incantation, and Nile will find plenty to sink their teeth into on Hollow.
Don't miss out on Hollow. Pre-save the album now: https://orcd.co/hollowalbum
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KORP – “AND DARKER IT SHALL BECOME”
Label: Grind To Death RecordsRelease date: september 5th 2025
Genre: Black/Thrash/Death Metal
For fans of: Lord Belial | Necrophobic | Marduk | Devastator
Beneath a pale moon the ravens speak of murder; of lives lost and spirits trapped and the injustice of their fate. Their harsh, cracked voices become a strange music, a lament that fills the night and is harmonised by the dusty whispers of the witches, a counterpoint of consolation and promises of blood. And the Nattravnen presides, conducting its strange choir of the old and the forgotten, soothing and inflaming as the threnody demands. And its eyes have seen the future that awaits many years along the way and it offers them a covenant. The world is growing dark…and darker it shall become.
Releasing their debut album, Until Eternity Calls, back in 1997, Korp have been a simmering presence on the underground metal scene for decades, their poisonous elixir of black, thrash and death metal a treasure to those who have found their way through the shadows to their domain. And now a fourth full length album of Korp’s unique sonic sorcery is about to be unleashed, a collection of invocations with a potency and power previously undreamt of…And Darker It Shall Become!
The silence is torn asunder by the thunder of opener ‘Blood Upon The Throne’, lightning unleashed across the sky. Riffs, rhythms, melodies and caustic vocals work together to draw you ever deeper into the dark and there’s an eerie atmosphere swirling between the notes, a sense of forbidden secrets glimpsed between the trees. Facing the full storm-blast force of the aptly named ‘Furious Tempest Rise’ the cunning shifts and twists in Korp’s song writing become ever more apparent; the touches of individuality that lift them high above the multitudinous legions. ‘Feast Upon The Spineless’ has already been released as a single, along with ‘Bloodstorms’ – a fantastic pairing of songs, as catchy as barbed wire, that will tear a live venue apart. Every song demands attention, from ‘Heaven Ablaze’ which epitomises the evocative nature of And Darker It Shall Become, the manner in which it fires the imagination and summons dark, haunting images, to the multifaceted beast that is album closer ‘Graced By Flames’ – a song that combines a fire and force that knocks you back in your seat with folkloric melody, jagged, venomous thrusts and driving rhythms. Rich in the sort of riffs that make a headbanging response mandatory, steeped in the sinister and led by an imperious, domineering vocal presence, And Darker It Shall Become is a masterpiece of black magic.
Adorned in the brilliantly atmospheric and evocative artwork of Balázs Pénzes of Grafit Hamu Artworks (Witcher, Vrag etc) And Darker It Shall Become will be released on CD and digital formats by Grind To Death Records on September 5th. Prepare for an onslaught of darkness!
Line-up:
Kenny Olsson - Guitars
Henke Westin - Guitars
Tomas Rosenborg - Bass
Peter Andersson - Drums
Erik Hillströms - Vocals
https://www.grindtodeathrecords.com/
https://www.facebook.com/korpmetal/
Lithuanian chaotic post-metal innovators AORTES have
unveiled a heartfelt tribute with their compelling new cover of Joy Division's
iconic track, "NEW DAWN FADES". Recognizing the
profound influence Joy Division has had in shaping their musical
tastes and artistic vision, AORTES have reimagined the classic song,
infusing it with their distinct blend of atmospheric textures, doom-laden
riffs, and visceral blackened hardcore intensity.This reinterpretation of "New Dawn Fades" transforms Joy Division’s melancholic post-punk anthem into an expansive sonic journey marked by eerie ambience and crushing heaviness. AORTES skillfully balance the haunting emotional depth of the original with their own restless, genre-defying energy, demonstrating their deep respect for the influential band while pushing the boundaries of post-metal even further.
The cover is a testament to AORTES bold artistic vision and sincere admiration for Joy Division, seamlessly merging raw emotion with intricate arrangements. Fans of experimental and extreme music will find themselves immersed in this fresh, powerful homage to a beloved classic.
Available now on https://aortes.bandcamp.com/album/new-dawn-fades
https://www.facebook.com/aortesofficial/
Forged over four years of late-night riffs, shared stories, and mutual respect aboard the Monsters of Rock Cruise, ALPHA DESTROYER is a five-headed beast that fuses the muscle of modern heavy metal with a razor-sharp melodic edge. Rounding out the lineup are guitarist/producer Kevin Hahn and drummer Ryan McPhaill, both of whom bring decades of high-calibre experience and intensity to the fold.
With influences rooted in heavy rock, classic metal, and progressive doom, Fast Lane is a ten-track juggernaut that kicks down the door from the opening riff. From the high-octane charge of opener "Straight Into the Grind" to the brooding stomp of "Manic Messiah", ALPHA DESTROYER weaves stories of struggle, power, and survival with a sound that’s both brutal and anthemic.
Watch the teaser video for Fast Lane at https://www.youtube.com/shorts/gzDkQR4uiyk
Track
listing
1 - Straight Into the Grind
2 - Masterplan
3 - Dirt in the Ground
4 - Lobotomized
5 - Transmission
6 - Fast Lane
7 - Sweet Dreams From Oblivion
8 - Manic Messiah
9 - Conspiracy
10 - The Prophet
ALPHA DESTROYER is not here to ask permission — they’re here to make noise. Follow the band online and join the inner circle before the fuse is lit.
THE STORM IS BUILDING. ALPHA DESTROYER IS COMING.
ALPHA DESTROYER is:
Eric Sexton-Dorsett
Martin Sweet
Kelly Lemieux
Ryan McPhaill
Kevin Hahn
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61576240410311
Prepare
for impact — MINDISTRY unleashes DUNKELGRAU, an
industrial metal juggernaut that thunders like tank treads across a
battlefield. Forged from fire and fortified with steel, this relentless sonic
assault drags listeners through the burning wreckage of mechanized warfare.
With pounding rhythms, distorted aggression, and unyielding grit, Dunkelgrau
captures the chaos and heroism of WWII tank battles in brutal audio form.A war machine in every sense, the track doesn't just play — it invades. Mindistry constructs a wall of sound that blends precision-engineered industrial metal with raw, unfiltered rage. The result is a track that feels like an engine of vengeance, powered by fury and forged in fire.
For fans of Rammstein, Ministry, or early Fear Factory, this is more than a song — it's a declaration. Dunkelgrau is a call to arms for all who crave the visceral weight of metal without compromise. The reckoning begins now.
Biography
Brace yourself for a sonic onslaught from the heart of Gothenburg, Sweden. Mindistry is your gateway to the fusion of industrial metal and relentless thrash riffs, all wrapped in a cutting-edge modern sound. Dive into the depths of existential turmoil with our dark, introspective lyrics that explore the spectrum of life, death, and everything in between. Founded in 2019 by Gustaf Hammarin, Mindistry is a one-man powerhouse where Gustaf serves as the driving force behind the songwriting, rhythm guitar, and vocals. Influenced by the likes of Raubtier and Sabaton, Mindistry promises an electrifying experience that will leave you craving more.
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Oregon black/thrashers GRAVEWITCH promote their sophomore album with “DAMNABLE EVIL” visualizer . https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DWtDqR4wq8I
The self-titled album promises to be the most ambitious record yet, one that will no doubt expand on their unique fusion of blackened thrash with all the melodic and guttural elements fans have come to expect. And with plans for a second music video, their visual presence is poised to be as formidable as their sonic assault.
Bend, Oregon — 2013. Chris Fleming and Andrew Ingraham first raised the banners of Gravewitch in the heart of Oregon's shadowed high desert; the world of blackened thrash metal wasn’t exactly waiting for them—but it should’ve been. Their unholy alliance would go on to carve a jagged path through a decade of turmoil, triumph, and relentless performance, delivering a brutal fusion of thrash, black, death, and melodic metal that strikes with the fury of an avalanche and the cold precision of a blade through bone.
From the very beginning, Gravewitch—born as a two-piece with Fleming on guitar/vocals and Ingraham on drums—laid the foundation for something far darker than their humble beginnings suggested. Their sound, a storm of buzzing riffs, blast beats, and unyielding growls, evolved with each release and performance, folding in elements from legends like Kreator, Testament, Amon Amarth, Emperor, and Vader. The chemistry between the founding duo was undeniable, but as they expanded, they brought in bassist Doug Green, who helped solidify their thunderous live presence.
The music, like the band itself, is unrelenting—a blend of old-school thrash’s speed and aggression, black metal’s cold, atmospheric darkness, and the weight of death metal’s hammer. Fleming’s lyrics are just as aggressive, each track an exploration of battle, rebellion, and darkness, all delivered with a razor-sharp edge. "Circle of Power," their anthemic fan favorite, serves as a testament to their unyielding spirit, always present in their setlists, a grim declaration of their musical fire.
A Decade of Relentless Grind
Gravewitch's rise through the ranks of the Pacific Northwest's underground metal scene has been marked by a slew of impressive performances and accomplishments. Local press documented the band's early days, and by 2015, they were carving their name into the region's live music circuit, sharing stages with heavyweights like Lord Dying, Castle, Inanimate Existence, and Nervosa.
But their story doesn’t stop there. Gravewitch has long been a fixture on the road, expanding their reach with every tour. In 2017, they supported Voltumna, a blackened death metal band from Italy, on the “Itinere Inferi West Coast Tour.” They also hit the stage alongside Brain Dead, Systematic Failure, Chains of Belmont, and Misanthropic God on the “Reaping Souls of the West Coast” tour. Their unrelenting performances took them across a wide swath of the U.S, carving a permanent mark in the underground metal scene.
On the Rise
Gravewitch’s first EP, Soul Reaper, released in 2015, was the spark that set it all off, laying the foundation for their towering presence in the scene. Their debut full-length, The Summoning (2020), marked a defining moment in their sound, blending the harsh precision of black metal with the thundering force of thrash. Tracks like “Circle of Power” became staples of their live shows, songs that encapsulate the very soul of Gravewitch: fast, dark, melodic, and utterly crushing.
Through the years, they’ve stood tall alongside legendary acts, opening for the likes of Warbringer, Flotsam and Jetsam, and Goatwhore. Their performances are nothing short of ferocious, a raw assault on the senses that leaves crowds battered, bruised, and begging for more. Whether playing in packed venues like The Domino Room or under the stars at The Capitol in Bend, they know no other way but to play with the intensity of a band determined to rise above.
Unyielding and Uncompromising
Even so, the band’s journey has always been defined by their refusal to conform. Never signing with a major label, Gravewitch has remained fiercely independent, upholding complete creative control over their music. From the start, they’ve chosen the DIY path, with Chris Fleming handling the bulk of the instrumentation on their releases, ensuring that every riff, every growl, and every pounding drumbeat aligns with their unrelenting vision. This independence has been the bedrock of their identity, allowing them to remain true to their sound and uncompromising in their approach.
As they gear up for their second full-length album, Gravewitch (2025), the anticipation grows. It promises to be the most ambitious record yet, one that will no doubt expand on their unique fusion of blackened thrash with all the melodic and guttural elements fans have come to expect. And with plans for a second music video for the album's first single, their visual presence is poised to be as formidable as their sonic assault.
Gravewitch—A Legacy Carved in Steel
Gravewitch’s story is far from over, and their legacy continues to grow with every show, every album, and every fan that sings their dark hymns. For a band that began in the isolation of Bend, Oregon, their music has spread far and wide, building a cult following that grows with each passing year. Gravewitch is the unrelenting storm, the shadow that haunts the edges of the Pacific Northwest, and a band that demands to be heard—whether you want to or not.
The circle of power is just beginning to take shape.
Influences:
Kreator, Testament, Children of Bodom, Amon Amarth, Dark Funeral, Skeletonwitch, Wolves in the Throne Room, Uada, Emperor, Vader, Cannibal Corpse, Iron Maiden, Toxic Holocaust, Goatwhore, Sodom, Destruction, Slayer
Discography:
Soul Reaper EP (2015)
Forgotten Demo (2018)
The Summoning (2020)
Gravewitch (2025)
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAbt7QRjrmOz-s_WoDCAqiQ
https://www.facebook.com/gravewitch
The first single 'KYYNELTEN VIRTA' is unleashed today and it's available on all essential streaming services: https://push.fm/fl/mourniaty-kyynelten-virta
Finnish black metal -group Mourniaty takes the listener on a journey to an era, when Christianity’s seeds would not take root in a frosted ground. Instead of faith you would only find cold steel and death.
”Kyynelten virta” (Stream of Tears) is the debut single from Mourniaty’s forthcoming debut-album ”Musta maa” (Black Earth). The albums contains more Anti-Christian stories sung both in English and Finnish. Album will be released globally by Inverse Records. You better brace yourself.
Biography:
When you get fed up with Christianity and Paganism starts to arouse your interest, interesting things are often created. Sometimes this process needs an accelerant, which is exactly what happened when Karulainen and Metällinen found themselves to be merged in the same family tree. Now, what else would fresh, Finnish relatives do but make aggressive noises together? This gave an outlet for the music Karulainen had already been writing.
Finnish Mourniaty began its life as a smoldering project already in 2015. It burst into raging fire five years later, when situations in life permitted concentrating on music full-time. When bass player Tenho joined the group in 2022, Mourniaty finally became a real band instead of two men with backing tracks.
Karulainen describes Mourniaty’s music as black metal, which combines mid-tempo grooves and even symphonic arrangements combined with lyrics sung in both Finnish and English, which revolve around themes of Paganism and Anti-Christianity. The debut album, “Musta maa” (Black Earth), will be released thru Inverse records on digital platforms and in cd-format in November of 2025. What a perfect soundtrack for the darkest season of the year.
Track list:01. Ajan saattama
02. Musta maa
03. All Your Lies
04. Aika Roudan
05. Shrines
06. Kyynelten virta
07. Seventh Seal
08. A Son of the Plague
09. Sodomia
10. Pyhä on valani
Mixed by Karulainen & Joona Rinne / Deep Noise Studios
Mastered by Saku Moilanen / Deep Noise Studios
Album cover by Karulainen
Line-up:
Metällinen - drums
Tenho - bass
Liekkiö - guitar
Karulainen - vocals & guitar
https://www.facebook.com/mourniaty
Romanian
Grindcore veterans SPIRITUAL RAVISHMENT released a new
single from their upcoming album "EXIT HUMANITY". Watch
the video for "Enemy Mine" here: https://youtu.be/0TkfWcXEJrkThe video was shot by Cosmin Purge.
The new song, 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 song is taken from the upcoming SPIRITUAL RAVISHMENT album, titled 'Exit Humanity', to be released on Loud Rage Music.
https://linktr.ee/loudragemusic
https://www.facebook.com/SpiritualRavishment/
SYMPHOBIA – “HIDEOUSLY TRAUMATIC”
Label: Comatose MusicRelease date: july 11th 2025
Genre: Brutal Death Metal
For fans of: Cannibal Corpse | Suffocation | Immolation | Kill Everything
Every night as the wings of somnolence enfold you, you slip into the darkness with a fervent, desperate prayer upon your lips; a plea for simple, empty oblivion, for dreamless slumber before the saving daylight comes. But as you tumble through the ephemeral wall of sleep the transportation is immediate…the alleyway, the rain, the blood bubbling in your throat, your eyes frozen open in horror. The knives rising, glinting in the garish orange street light and then falling with sickening force - the hypnotic cycle repeated again and again. The weight of her body falling onto you, her mouth open in an obscene parody of passion forcing a lifeless kiss upon your lips as her empty eyes stare into yours…a moment that will never end…soul scarring, life warping, hideously traumatic.
In 2024 they gave us a first poisonous taste of the horrors to come with their self titled demo; now Indonesia’s Symphobia are ready to unleash the full impact of their shocking brutality with debut album Hideously Traumatic! Exploding into life with opening track ‘Hecatomb’, a nail bomb of intricate riffs, precision drumming, heart-stopping tempo changes and disembowelling vocals, Hideously Traumatic proceeds to bury the listener in an unstoppable avalanche of wildly violent death metal. Featuring members of Demented Heart and Perveration, this elite unit unleash spiralling brutality that sucks you into a maelstrom of madness, the generated centrifugal force threatening to rip your body apart. Fiercely focussed throughout, this album is an imposing invocation of purposeful destruction. From the palpable malice of ‘Heinous’ through the bone-carving grooves of ‘Convulsively’ to the cataclysmic conclusion of ‘Inebriated’ this is a catalogue of accomplished atrocities and perfectly formed abominations. Hideously Traumatic is one listening experience that you are never going to recover from.
Hideously Traumatic’s emotionless desire for death will be unleashed by Comatose Music on July 11th and Symphobia will be immediately thrust into the awareness of the underground death metal scene, like a blade to the brain. Mixed and mastered by Tonebetter Soundlab (Vox Mortis, Nattmaran, Murtad etc) for a scathing, scalding sound and adorned in the eye-impaling artwork of Timbul Cahyono (Massacre, Nocturnus A.D., Witchburner etc) Hideously Traumatic is a sonic killing machine devoted to the destruction of every living thing.
Line-up:
Jossi Bima - Vocals
Dodik Bhre - Guitar
Humam Aliy - Drums
https://www.comatosemusic.com/
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61563991748493
After the release of their new album "AFTER THE FLESH" on Brutal Records, and with all radio and Tv airplay and reviews, Kaivs will now dedicate their time to the live promotion starting from this summer. They also have the new single "Horrend" available now!
Other dates will be confirmed soon during this year, as well as new additional drummer Luca Tiraterra joined the band and fall/winter/spring festivals will be soon confirmed.
The whole thing will end with various tours during 2026 and 2027 and then the band will be focusing on the new studio album.
Line-up
Max Foam: vocals
Tiziano Mortician: guitar
Jacopo Simonelli: bass
Luca Tiraterra: drums
Discography
Horrend (2023)
After The Flesh (2024)
www.youtube.com/@kaivs
www.facebook.com/kaivsofficial
Guten
Tag, hot summer, hot news from the LYCANTHROPIC CHANTS dungeon. Sick Feast 2025, our celebration of underground musick has the full line-up announced, check it out here: https://lycanthropic.de/category/sickfeast
PULMONARY FIBROSIS / REPULSIVE FEAST - "FETISH OF GORE" SPLIT-7" out now
This is the fetid feast you’ve been waiting for: a putrid new split 7” featuring long-running French goregrind maniacs PULMONARY FIBROSIS and German deathgrinding sickos REPULSIVE FEAST.
“Fetish Of Gore” is a multinational co-release between Gurgling Gore (USA), Lycanthropic Chants (GER), Grindfather Productions (UK), Grindhead Records (AUS), and ZAS Autoproduzioni (ITA) spreading sickness across the globe.
All songs from both bands are about the serial killer Adolfo Constanzo.
Tracklist:
Side A – PULMONARY FIBROSIS
1. Human Slaughterhouse
2. Spines & Brains*
Side B – REPULSIVE FEAST
1. Twisted Infamous Terror
2. Narcosatanists
*featuring David Mikkelsen (Extremely Rotten Productions, UNDERGANG, SEQUESTRUM, etc.)
Artwork by Doodles Of Death. Layout by Steffen Brandes and FINAdesigns.
Release date: 4th July 2025
PULMONARY FIBROSIS https://www.facebook.com/pulmonaryfibrosisofficialband
REPULSIVE FEAST https://www.facebook.com/repulsivefeast/
REPULSIVE FEAST - "MEAT HOOK MUTILATION" 7"
Finally the "Meat Hook Mutilation" EP is available on 7" vinyl again! This time in the following variants:
100 copies on black vinyl housed in black poly-lined inner sleeve and a 320gsm pink cardboard fold out cover, incl. bandcamp download.
110 copies on clear vinyl housed in black poly-lined inner sleeve and a 300gsm uncoated cardboard fold out cover, incl. bandcamp download.
Available from our shop https://lycanthropic.de/product-tag/repulsive-feast
In case you should not know this EP yet, it's streaming in it's entirety on https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jEVuW-We9IA&list=RDjEVuW-We9IA&start_radio=1
Release date: 4th July 2025
SICK FEAST 2025
Let’s celebrate extreme underground musick at Sick Feast 2025. Lycanthropic Chants will present an ugly composition of madness that reeks of death’s breath in Wolfsburg (Germany) at s.v Jugendhaus Ost on 18th October 2025. And everyone who can’t get enough gore spilled is invited to join the warm-up show in Wolfsburg at Sauna-Klub the day before, 17th October 2025.
Tickets are available from this location - https://www.eventim-light.com/de/a/644e9d1103bb8a518dc280a6/e/67e698e10bf96c16ec22a062. There are two ticket options:
2-day ticket (main fest at s.v. Jugendhaus Ost on Saturday, 18th October 2025 plus warm-up show at Sauna-Klub on Friday, 17th October 2025)
main fest only ticket
Confirmed bands:
CLAIRVOYANCE (POL)
DISMORFIA (PER)
FEACES CHRIST (GER)
IMPUGNER (NOR)
INHUME (NLD)
PREHISTORIC WAR CULT (GER)
RETORSION (HUN)
RUUN (NOR)
SEQUESTRUM (DEN)
SOVEREIGN (NOR)
TROLLCAVE (ESP)
s.v. Jugendhaus Ost in Wolfsburg:
30.07.2025
DEVINE DEFILEMENT (Death Metal/Deathcore / ISL, Reykjavík)
BOWEL EVACUATION (Goregrind / GER, Cottbus)
16.9.2025
NECROPSY ODOR (USA) + PULMONARY FIBROSIS (FRA)
18.9.2025
JADE (ESP) + TOTENGOTT (ESP) + tba
18.10.2025
Sick Feast 2025
04.11.2025
tba
28.11.2025
EARTHBONG (GER) + GAYA’S DEMISE (GER)
06.12.2025
tba
20.2.2026
tba
Sauna-Klub
05.09.2025
MISCREANCE (ITA) + DOOMSCROLLER (GER) + tba
Finnish melodic death metal band BLOODY MOON is set to release their second studio album 'LOST & DAMNED' on October 31st 2025 via Inverse Records. The first single 'My Payoff' is unleashed today with music video which can be seen here: https://youtu.be/FACYe4455Cc
“My Payoff” came together almost effortlessly—the original demo recording is hardly any different from the final version. The song is about being abandoned, but also about proving that even from the deepest lows, you can rise again.
Drummer Toivo Aitakari shares:
"I remember the writing process being very straightforward—everything just fell into place naturally. We did have to put some work into the synth sound in the pre-chorus during demoing, but we made sure to get it right, and that exact sound ended up on the album. This one has become a personal live favorite; it’s always fun to play fast-paced skank beat and belt out the chorus loud and high."
Listen to 'My Payoff' single on streaming services: https://push.fm/fl/bloody-moon-payoff
Biography:
Bloody Moon is a metal band from Laitila, Finland, that has been active since 2021. The band's music is characterized by tearing riffs and catchy choruses, accompanied by a thunderous rhythm section.
On their latest album “Lost & Damned”, these ingredients come together to create a tight and energetic whole that everyone should experience at least once in their lives.
BLOODY
MOON - LOST & DAMNED (ALBUM 2025)Track list:
1. Deadly Rendezvous
2. Rage Metal
3. My Payoff
4. Blood Red Tears
5. I’ll Torn 'em Apart
6. Lucky Bastard
7. End of the Road
8. Murder Hotel Chicago
9. Madman’s Boogie Woogie
10. Lost & Damned
Cover art by Ariz M Fazri / Stealth Fangs
Line-up:
Veeti Sukari - Vocals & Guitars
Nisse Nurminen - Bass
Toivo Aitakari - Drums:
https://linktr.ee/bloodymoonofficial
https://www.facebook.com/bloodymoon.official
Pressing info:
54 x Grindfucker Green - Hand-Numbered Copies + Button Set 1 (Die Hard Edition)
52 x Sorrow Of Winter White - Hand-Numbered Copies + Button Set 2 (Die Hard Edition)
Available for the first time ever on vinyl! Originally released on December 4, 2008, on CD format, Mental Funeral's self-titled release is one of the earliest HPGD releases and has long been out of print.
This
Die Hard 45 RPM Vinyl pressing includes the previously unreleased instrumental
track 'Tortured Visions,' and is pressed on two extremely limited colors with
hand-numbered jackets, double-sided printed inner sleeve, thick 3 mil polybags
for extra protection + set of two full color spring locked pin backed buttons,
exclusive to each color variant.Old school Death Metal... the way it was meant to be! For fans of Abscess, Asphyx, Autopsy, Cianide, Coffins, Death, Dismember, Divine Eve, Impetigo, Incantation, Lord Gore, Mausoleum, Murder Squad, Pungent Stench, and Winter.
Listen to the single "The Sorrow Of Winter" at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8WhBojyIBfk
Tracklisting:
1. Shadu
2. Grindfucker
3. The Sorrow Of Winter
4. Twisted Mass Of Burnt Decay (Autopsy cover)
5. Refried Virgin
6. Tortured Visions (instrumental)
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www.facebook.com/horrorpaingoredeath
Bands,we
would like to inform you that we are starting to make the IMPERATIVE
MUSIC COMPILATION CD VOLUME 20, contact us for more information. Out in
October 2025.Each band will receive 10 CDs. Compilation CD with Booklet and Inlay-card, pressed in the United States.
Promotional CDs are sent to the most important Record labels and Media in the USA, Brazil, Japan and Europe.
Imperative Music Compilation is distributed in more than 20 territories.
Tracklist includes a special guest appearance by AMORPHIS, authorized by their label: Reigning Phoenix Music.
All the rights for the song remain to the artist (the band) only.
Gilson / Imperative Music Agency.
https://www.imperative-music.com/
Relentless double kicks, blistering blast beats and searing vocals form the backbone of a track that drips with wrath, decay and eerie beauty. Lyrically, it dives headfirst into the band’s lore – a realm of blood rites, broken angels and the irreversible fall from grace.
Crimson Hallows is no song – it’s a storm. A final cry of mortality, shattered by a force long buried beneath the surface. Here ends mercy.
Here begins the Hunter’s Heir. “A fallen angel tainted and spoiled –Raiding the night for her purpose untold.”
Biography
"Screams Of Tranquility" stands as the dynamic brainchild led by the gifted Marc P. Prohaska, a 29-year-old musician based in the idyllic foothills of the Austrian Alps in Upper Austria. This captivating project delves deep into the narratives of a society marred by excess, laying bare its hypocrisies, collective folly, and the gradual erosion of humanity.
Marc's musical palette is a vibrant fusion of influences, melding Scandinavian melodic death, American thrash, and hints of black metal. With deft craftsmanship, he intertwines pulsating rhythms and intricate orchestrations, weaving a spellbinding tapestry of sound.
From his beginnings as a musician at the age of 18, Marc has explored diverse musical avenues, ranging from pop-punk to rock and metal cover bands. However, it was through the emergence of Screams Of Tranquility that his artistic vision truly blossomed. In 2019, Marc graduated as a recording, mixing, and mastering engineer from HOFA College, now operating his own successful mixing and mastering business as a freelancer.
While Screams Of Tranquility is a solo endeavor, questions about the absence of additional band members only underscore Marc's proficiency and the effectiveness of his approach to "running SOT as if it were a fully occupied band." His unwavering dedication and skill shine through in every aspect of his work.
For those in search of authentic, meticulously crafted music that transcends the confines of mainstream melodic death metal, replete with searing leads, impassioned vocals, and profound thematic depth, Screams Of Tranquility stands as a beacon of artistic excellence worthy of exploration.
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https://www.facebook.com/ScreamsOfTranquility/
Available to stream now: https://linktr.ee/bloodmores
Official music video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lq3ZIcYeaJk
Hailing from Lancashire, UK, Bloodmores' sound can be described as a blistering mixture of metal genres, taken from a wide scope of influences, ranging from classic thrash metal, through to metalcore, and melodic death metal.
Released in 2019, their debut album, The Seeds Of Seasons, launched Bloodmores onto the underground metal scene, and was followed soon-after by their second album, Too Close To The Sun, in 2021, which saw them reach new heights of headlining shows and festival appearances around the UK, included a set at 2023's Bloodstock Open Air festival.
Bloodmores now launch their latest track, Pick Your Poison, as a stand-alone single in preparation for their upcoming third album, due to be recorded later this year.
MONOLIYTH - "HE WHO KILLS"
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. 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
The digital album's release date is 22 August 2025.
www.facebook.com/Monoliyth
In summing up the album's theme, the band notes that Morbid Ataraxia addresses "the oxymoronic nature of humanity." As one might expect, given the trail of corpses left from previous assaults, said theme is undergirded by PUTRIDITY's take-no-prisoners approach to brutal death metal.
No nonsense. No compromise.
Purchase/Stream:
https://bit.ly/morbidataraxia-willowtip
https://bit.ly/morbidataraxia-bandcamp
Track
Listing:1. Prenatal Obituary
2. Mors Mater Nostra
3. In Disgust They Shine
4. Adipocere Retribution
5. Molten Mirrors Of The Subjugated
6. Morbid Ataraxia
7. Overflowing Mortal Smell
8. Immersed In The Spell Of Death
Album Credits:
Morbid Ataraxia was recorded in 2024.
Guitars and bass reamped by Andy Testori at Street Rec Studio.
Mixed by Luca Minieri at Dissonant Studio.
Mastered at Hertz Studio.
Additional vocals on Rotted Divinity(Enmity cover) by Mikko Friberg from Torsofuck.
Cover artwork by Paolo Girardi. Inlay artwork by Caleb Diederich.
Layout by Paola Carraro.
All music by Putridity.
Line-up:
Andrea Piro - Vocals
Andrea PutridCiccio - Guitar/backing vocals
Manuel Lucchini - Guitar
Giancarlo Mendo - Bass
Cedric Malebolgia - Drums
https://www.facebook.com/PUTRIDITY.OFFICIAL
https://www.facebook.com/willowtip
Label:
Comatose
MusicRelease date: september 12th 2025
Genre: Brutal Death Metal
For fans of: Cannibal Corpse| Devourment | Internal Bleeding | Skinless
He lives in the lightless caverns beneath the earth, a subterranean emperor in his palace of death, his chambers fashioned from the manipulated bodies of those taken from the sunlit lands above. There are no limits to his appetite for slaughter, no boundaries to those upon whom he will unleash his colossal capacity for violence. If it breathes he will kill it, if it bleeds he will abuse and consume it, if it screams he will sculpt it, torment it, bludgeon it and redesign its purpose. Some may call him Brute, but before the end they will know him as their god.
In case you had forgotten just who the heaviest band on the goddamn planet is, NecroticGoreBeast have returned with a timely reminder in the form of Brute – an EP of shocking heft and horror, even by their earthshaking standards. Opening with the pulsing electronics of the title track, an intro that summons memories of classic ‘80s horror films, Brute then rears into hypnotically malevolent life with the immeasurable, crushing weight of ‘Assault Of Severed Genitalia’ – a song that sounds like a wounded beast dragging itself across broken glass. The agonised, skull shattering riffs pile on the pressure until it feels like your body will simply burst…brutality is not determined by velocity, as this ten ton payload of gore amply demonstrates. Throughout Brute vocalist John Mayer delivers some of the best brutal death metal vocals you will ever hear. His performance on the likes of ‘Sensual Regurgitation’ and ‘Maggot Filled Colonoscopy’ is breathtaking in its bestiality and barbarity. The EP concludes with
‘Knuckle Deep Convulsions’, featuring a guest vocal appearance from Chaney Crabb (Entheos) and this is one nasty track – oozing bad intent – a seething morass of malignancy and spite; creeping viciousness juxtaposed with rampant aggression. Yet again NecroticGoreBeast have proved they are untouchable in the field of extreme brutality.
Brute was recorded at Equilibrium Studio with Christopher Rannou-Poulin, guitarist with Beyond Fiction and the mixing and mastering magic was applied by Miguel Tereso of Demigod Recordings who, as well as illuminating the sonic atrocities on NecroticGoreBeast’s three full length albums, has also worked with the likes of Analepsy, Gaerea and many more. This team has captured the heaviest sound yet from the Canadian monsters – each beautiful ugly riff given the maximum in merciless power. Complete with stunning artwork from Andreas Christanetoff of Armaada Art (Aborted, Kraanium etc), Comatose Music will unleash this grotesque sonic killing machine on September 12th. Your days in the light are numbered…
Line-up:
John Mayer - Vocals
Michael Chamberland - Guitar
JP Bouchard - Drums
Alexandre Brochu – Bass
https://www.comatosemusic.com/
https://www.facebook.com/Necroticgorebeast/
PULPIT
VOMIT – “HOSPITAL LENS”
Label: Rottweiler Records /
Broken Curfew Records
Release date: july 27th 2025
Genre: Grindcore/Extreme Metal
For fans of: Pig Destroyer | Nasum | Rotten Sound | Fuck The
Facts
…white walls and white lights, cold eyes and quiet cruelty…screams from
somewhere out of sight and locks, chains and walls that won’t let me bleed.
Fear runs through the air like wild electricity and faces watch me from the
floor, smiling and biting at my feet. If this is getting well then I want to
stay sick. Let me stay sick. Let me go home…
Hospital Lens is the long awaited debut full length album from Pulpit Vomit, a
juddering detonation of the walls of reality, a stun grenade of incredibly
intense creativity that blasts you out of your comfortable existence and
straight into the nightmarish imagination of Seth Metoyer. Hospital Lens opens
with the wild grindcore assault of second single ‘Razor Jaw’, a horrifying
vision of broken teeth and wires. Pulpit Vomit have you on the floor before
you’ve even braced for impact. Once you’ve passed through the doors of Hospital
Lens there is no way out until the end and the attacks come from every
conceivable angle. ‘The Filth’ is a suffocating, panic inducing sludge monster
that grows in intensity as it progresses, stalking you through empty corridors,
part Grendel-like beast, part black dog from the wastelands of your own mind.
‘No Place In Power’ is the sound of a mind exploding, sanity scattering to the
winds – elemental and unstoppable. The album flies past, with blisteringly
short songs that somehow contain everything they need to devastate, to be
memorable, affecting and ultimately scarring. Like the infamous Reign In Blood
the brevity is irrelevant and unnoticeable – every song is exactly as long as
it needs to be. Hospital Lens concludes with the savage ‘Spewing Vomit From The
Pulpit’, riffs buzzing like a swarm of insects driven by an alien malice and
sense of purpose, drum beats falling like hammer blows. You’re left breathless,
still racked by adrenaline overload…and ready to go again.
The coupling of shocking, grinding speed and power with a strikingly vivid,
overwhelming sensory overload – electro shock therapy applied to the
imagination – is wildly intense. Pulpit Vomit have announced their arrival on
the world’s underground music scene in no uncertain terms and however you react
to their pulverizing assault on your sanity, you will not be left unmoved or
indifferent. The doors to the Hospital Lens asylum will open on July 27th,
under the stewardship of Rottweiler Records and Broken Curfew Records.
Line-up:
Seth Metoyer – Guitar/Vocals
Kris Olson – Bass
Tim Olson – Drums
https://brokencurfewrecords.bandcamp.com/
https://www.rottweilerrecords.com/
https://www.facebook.com/pulpitvomit
NEWS 28.6.2025
Hallo liebe Freunde der rohen Musikkultur . Am
20/06/25 erscheint das neue Album „III“ von BÄRNSERKER.Verpackt in Dunklen, schwarzen Metal mit einer mal grösseren, mal kleineren schippe Death,- Doom,- Black,- Metal. Texte In Berner Mundart.
Wie auch das Debüt Album „Vo höche Bärge u tiefe Schluchtä“ (Feb. 2023) welches im März 23 über das Label Runa Productions erschienen ist, und dem im Dezember 23 erschienenen Zweitwerk „Schlüssu zum Liecht“ ist auch das Neue Album „III“ komplett in Eigenregie entstanden. Vom ersten Ton bis zum letzten Mastering aus einer Hand.
Das Album „III“ erscheint am 20/06/2025 über music-hub auf allen gängigen streaming Plattformen und als Kleinauflage auf CD.
Mit bestem Dank und Metallischen Grüßen Chris Bärnserker
https://baernserker.bandcamp.com/
Neue Scheibe der deutschen Thrasher DARKNESS
.Kein Jubiläum ohne legendäre Veröffentlichung.Darkness kündigen zum 40. Jubiläum ein ganz besonderes Album an.
Darauf werden nach dem Motto "something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue" 12 Songs zu finden sein.
Das gute Stück wird pünktlich zu den "40 Years of Darkness" Partys in Emden am 26.09.2025 und in der Zeche Carl Essen am 27.09.2025 in den Läden stehen.
Für die 40 Jahre Party in der Zeche gibt es übrigens noch 90 Tickets.
Und vor allem ...kommt Ihr vorbei???
Vielen Dank und schöne Grüße Lee
http://www.darkness-thrash.com/
https://www.facebook.com/darknessdeathsquad
New Jersey Thrash Metal quartet, CONDITION CRITICAL, are set to release their third full-length album (and first since 2016's Operational Hazard)! Their most intense and complete effort to date, DEGENERATION CHAMBER will be released on September 5.
FFO: Slayer, Demolition Hammer, Vio-lence, Kreator, Exodus, Devastation, Pestilence
A music video for the album's first single, "Cryonic Intestinal Preservation," is available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dl3Oj-GUpHI
Unapologetically true to their roots, the new album pushes the band’s sound to new extremes. It is heavier, faster, slower, and more technically unrelenting. Every track is sharpened for maximum impact, delivering a refined yet feral evolution of their signature thrash assault.
This is not just another record, it’s the definitive Condition Critical statement: uncompromising, chaotic, and forged in pure aggression.
Pre-order: https://www.indiemerchstore.com/collections/condition-critical
Track
Listing:1. Wretched Aggression
2. Deconstructive Horrors
3. Cranial Dissolution
4. Hydroponic Mutation
5. Postmortal Simulation
6. Psychological Epidemic
7. Incubation Disposal
8. Cryonic Intestinal Preservation
9. Excarnation
Credits:
Mixed & Mastered by Mike Low.
Guitars & Bass engineered by Tony Barhoum.
Drums engineered by James Suprenant & Big Goon Studios.
Vocals engineered by Apollo.
Artwork by Andrei Bouzikov.
CD Layout design by Tom Martin.
All music written and produced by Condition Critical.
Line-Up:
Ryan Taylor – Vocals / Guitar
Tony Barhoum – Lead Guitar
Mike Dreher – Bass
Ryan Donato – Drums
Bio:
Formed in 2010, Condition Critical delivers high-intensity, no-bullshit thrash metal in the tradition of the genre’s most violent pioneers. Described as “a literal war of sound that attacks you with deadly perfection” (New Wave of Thrash Zine), they’ve built a reputation on relentless riffage, vicious stage presence, and tours across the U.S., Europe, and Russia.
They’ve shared stages with notable acts such as Obituary, Demolition Hammer, Napalm Death, Morbid Saint, Revocation, and Havok.
NEFAS, an American cross-country collaboration, bring psycosmic deathgrind on debut EP, OBLATION OV OBLITERATION! Featuring members of Cryptic Gallbladder Splatter, Bedlam of Cacophony, Teeth, and Wax People, the EP is out now!
FFO: Earlier works of
Cephalic Carnage, Intronaut, and Gojira.With seasoned experience across the technical, dissonant, and mathematical landscapes of metal, the band's sonic statement of malicious intent, Oblation ov Obliteration, is a unique offering composed of churning death metal inspired riffs; ever shifting grooves; monstrous howls, shrieks, and yells; and the sonic representations of the undoing of reality.
Track Listing:
1. Xenomorphic
2. Spiral Degradation
3. Mindstream Transference
Credits:
Produced, engineered, and edited by Samur Khouja at Seahorse Sound Studios in Los Angeles, California.
Mixed and mastered by Erol Ulug at Bright Lights Studio.
All album art and layout: Moonroot Art.
Line-up:
Erik Burkhead-Fernandez - Vocals
Rusty Kennedy - Bass
Rajan Davis - Guitar
Alejandro Aranda - Drums
https://www.facebook.com/nefasmusic
Collapse of Pattern, Reverence of Dust is a record about erosion — of structures, of certainty, of meaning. Across eight tracks, Cult Burial tears through the frameworks we cling to, carving out something that sits between aggression and despair, weight and absence. The music is dense and layered, yet unafraid of space; at times claustrophobic, at others stripped to bare wire and exposed edge.
Cult Burial's music is a confluence of black, death, and doom metal, characterized by dissonant guitar work, relentless drumming, and guttural vocals. Their compositions often explore themes of existentialism, decay, and the human psyche, creating a soundscape that is both oppressive and thought-provoking.
Despite being a relatively new entity, Cult Burial has garnered attention from various metal publications and blogs, earning praise for their authentic approach to extreme metal and their ability to evoke a profound emotional response through their music.
Following two highly regarded albums, Cult Burial's forthcoming third release is unquestionably its finest work to date.
Cult Burial will release Collapse of Pattern, Reverence of Dust, September 5, on digital, CD, and vinyl formats.
Pre-order: https://cultburial.bandcamp.com/album/collapse-of-pattern-reverence-of-dustTrack Listing:
1. Vincula
2. Collapse
3. Aether
4. Mire
5, Enthrall
6. Beseech
7. Vestige
8. Seethe
Credits:
Mixed by Greg Dawson at BWC Studios.
Mastered by Brad Boatright at Audiosiege.
Artwork by Legerdemain.
Line-up:
Simon Langford - Music
César Moreira - Vocals
Bio:
Cult Burial is a blackened death metal band hailing from London, UK. Formed in 2020, the band has rapidly established itself as a formidable presence in the extreme metal scene, delivering a sound that melds the ferocity of death metal with the bleak atmospheres of doom and
black metal.
Discography:
Cult Burial (2020)
Reverie of the Malignant (2022)
https://www.cultburial.com/
https://www.facebook.com/cultburial/
ECASTOR - "THIS WAR"
Release date June, 27th 2025
CD Limited to 300 copies
Tracklist:01 - Enter The Spaceship [01:39]
02 - Space Marines [02:52]
03 - Silence [03:49]
04 - Docmicide [03:14]
05 - Land Of Fire [04:07]
06 - Slepnir [04:28]
07 - DDT [02:08]
08 - This War [03:56]
09 - Outro [00:31]
Mix and master by A/Crypt from Unholy Dungeon Studios.
Cover art dwawed by Benedetto Palmaro.
Cover made by A/Crypt from Unholy Dungeon Studios.
The songs were composed by all members.
Layout made by Alemão and Danihell Slaughter.
Lyric video and promotion by Danihell Slaughter.
Premier Video made by Death Madness channel.
Murder Records is pleased to announce the release of the debut album by Italian band Ecastor, titled "This War", on June 27, 2025 and that will be distributed in the the European Devision by Hellstore Europe and in the North American Devision by Southern Soundclash Records and Guts And Blood Records.
Ecastor is a new band that presents a promising sound where we can find a nefarious savagery of Thrash Death Metal riffs tormented by decadence that reveals a disturbed society, transporting us to human self-destruction where the reality of political hypocrisy with the lies of religion are the infernal fuel for an inhuman devastation on this planet ready to explode.
The debut album that Ecastor is preparing to release with the horrendous support of Murder Records is decomposed into seven purulent hymns, complemented with an Intro and a Outro, which will decimating us with their impure sonority soaked in the lacerating atrocities of inhuman ideologies and where tears of rotten blood will be shed.
The sound presented by Ecastor is played with fast rhythms and dark atmospheres where the main in?uences become from bands like Mortuary Drape, Sodom, Necrodeath ready to devastate your soul and ripping your body apart.
INHUMAN ATROCITIES OF THRASH DEATH METAL...
Line-Up
Dante: Vocals,Guitar
Leonardo: Guitar
Yuri: Bass
Askios(Enea): Drums
https://www.facebook.com/people/Ecastor/61565314684647/
info@murder-records.eu
www.murder-records.eu
Pre-order now available via Cult Never Dies
Formed by anonymous musicians from long-running and acclaimed black metal bands, Achathras are a new project celebrating the early to late-90s European black metal sound. Their debut album, "A Darkness of the Ancient Past", will be released on 1 September via Cult Never Dies.
Get a first taste of the album with new track "Anointed With Moonfire": https://youtu.be/1Lyfr5m6OE0?si=Aa6jwKxkZD9IgypB
Cult Never Dies aims to celebrate the past and present of extreme and underground metal. While many newer bands claim to draw upon "true" and "old school" black metal, this often involves recycling the template set by the same three or four early 90s Norwegian acts.
Achathras instead offer a much broader embrace of those glory years, resurrecting the values of the early to late 1990s European black metal scene, a period when aggressive riffs, atmospheric songwriting, caustic vocals, and otherworldly synth work provided an alternative to the mainstream.
The band's debut album can be described as epic and at times melodic. The songwriting recalls acts such as early Gehenna, Odium, Emperor, Hecate Enthroned, Obtained Enslavement, Taake, Old Man’s Child, Ancient, Dimmu Borgir, Abigor, Covenant, Forefather and Mork Gryning.
"A Darkness of the Ancient Past" is available to pre-order now via Cult Never Dies (UK & ROW store / EU store)
Tracklisting:1. The Weaving Of The Worlds
2. Anointed With Moonfire
3. A Cerement Of Flame
4. Emanation Of Chaos
5. Melancholy Wanderer
6. The Curse Of Supremacy
7. The Despiser Triumphant
8. A Lamenting Presence
9. The Uttermost Cold
https://www.cultneverdies.com/
https://www.facebook.com/CultNeverDies/
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61576909640662
ABYSSALIS - „ADAPTATION“
Genre - Death metal with
technical/brutal elementsFor fans of - Soreption, Eschaton, Fleshbore, Decapitated, Demon King
Abyssalis imbibe various elements of contemporary death metal to concoct music that is at once technical, groovy, and riff-driven. Their previous EP "The Mountain" drew a good deal of attention for doing just that and they've taken things up a notch on their latest release. The songs are carefully structured - they are fast but not rushing through all the time, just so that they can embed themselves in the minds of the listeners. The riffs are catchy and fleshed out, ensuring that they remain memorable, and the delivery is brisk yet impactful. Mac Smith, fresh from his stint in Eschaton, once again does a stellar job doing vocals matching the tone and mood of the music, varying his deep growls with acidic rasps especially in moments of the blackened influences seeping through. "Adaptation" is a solid, enjoyable EP and coupled with their previous material as bonus, the definitive release serves as a fine introduction for this unheralded band that is poised for bigger things in the future.
Line up
Josh Steverson - Guitars
Mac Smith (Eschaton, Apogean) - Vocals and lyrics
Jack Blackburn (Unaligned, Killitorous) - Drums
Cole Daniels (Fleshbore, Unaligned) - Bass
Artwork by Justin Abraham (Inanimate Existence, Equipoise, Arkaik)
Track listing
1. Adaptation
2. Indomitable
3. Pandemonium
4. Senescence
5. Valholl
Release date - September 19th, 2025
Kunal Choksi (label owner) Transcending Obscurity
https://www.facebook.com/transcendingobscurityrecords
https://www.facebook.com/abyssalis.official
Thaumaturgic Veil is a metaphysical sonic construct, weaving intricate threads of human consciousness, vibrational frequency, and esoteric intent into a tapestry that transcends the boundaries of death metal. This work explores the interplay of awareness, magic, and the latent potential encoded within humanity’s neurocognitive framework.
Thaumaturgic Veil explores the interplay of consciousness, subconsciousness, and materiality, viewing existence as a binary system shaped by vibrational frequencies—the core medium molded by individual intent. These measurable waves connect the chaos of infinite potential to the order of the observable universe, reflecting ancient alchemy’s transformation of matter and awareness, akin to esoteric traditions and Thelema’s Great Work, uniting boundless Nuit and focused Hadit. Meditation and altered mental states enhance this, using frequencies to push perception and align with higher realities, as Crowley’s magick—change through intent—shapes the album’s structure.
The opening track ("Enûma Elish Ilū") introduces infinity as a recurring theme, its modal tones evoking Nuit’s expanse and microtonal shifts hinting at Hadit’s precision, tying into the album’s finite-eternal tension. Building on 2022’s 3rd Stage of Decay, this work intensifies with complex compositions: a primordial voice, heavy, growling guitars and bass conjure raw potential; relentless drums blast and propel it forward, while melodic leads and overtones pierce the dissonance, balancing distortion and clarity. Guttural yet ethereal, its sound design engages the auditory cortex, heightening awareness to match the album’s vision.
For enthusiasts of old-school death metal, Viogression delivers a raw, unrelenting sound steeped in the genre’s early ‘90s roots. Reviewers frequently liken their sludgy, thuggish heaviness to Obituary, noting a shared penchant for trudging, dissonant riffs, though Viogression infuses a Midwestern grit distinct from Florida’s swampy polish. Their technical ferocity and morbid atmospheres draw parallels to Death’s foundational aggression and Pestilence’s chaotic edge, as seen in comments praising their thrash-leaning debut Expound & Exhort. Fans of Morbid Saint’s cult intensity and Autopsy’s doom-drenched decay will find kinship in Viogression’s ability to meld intricate brutality with a haunting, unrefined vibe. Echoes of Possessed’s primal fury and Morbid Angel’s raw power further cement their appeal, making them a hidden gem for devotees of death metal’s formative, unpolished era.
Diego Gedoz de Souza is responsible for the artwork.
Viogression will self-release Thaumaturgic Veil on July 11.
Pre-order:
https://viogressionofficial.bigcartel.com/product/thaumaturgic-veilTrack Listing:
1. Enûma Elish Ilū
2. Jinx
3. Akhara Aakasa
4. Renumeration
5. Samsara Ananta
6. Travesty ov darkness
7. Heqet Saeculum
8. Pummeled
9. Amaranthine Kairos
10. Superposition
11. Buki’s dream*
12. Vulnus sclopetarium
13. Ouroboros Noesis
14. Eaten by flies
15. Aeternitas Aevum
16. As the light fades
17. Adrothia Akaru
18. Summon
19. Light harvester
Credits:
Produced by Viogression.
Engineered and mixed by Chris Djuricic.
Mastered by Dave Otero.
Vocals and guitar solos: Recorded at Belle City Sound by Chris Djuricic.
Drums and rhythm guitars: Recorded at Level3Studios, Mount Horeb, Wisconsin; produced by Erik Schultek.
Bass: Recorded at Cavern Entertainment by Nino Nienas.
Album cover artist: Diego Gedoz de Souza.
CD artist: Yan Sek.
Design: DGX Studios.
*Buki’s Dream: Written by Bryan Jaeger (RIP)/Brian DeNeffe. Originally recorded at Smart Studios, Madison, WI, 1994. Embellished by Lief Larson at Belle City Sound Studios, 2025.
Guest vocals: Steve Wilson.
Guest guitar solo on "Vulnus Sclopetarium:" Chris Monroy.
Line-up:
Brian DeNeffe - Vocals
Lief Larson - Guitar
Johnathon Iberra - Guitar
Jason Hellman - Bass
Erik Schultek - Drums
Bio:
Formed in 1988, Viogression swiftly forged a formidable presence in the metal underground with three searing demos, paving the way for their critically lauded debut, Expound & Exhort (1990). This landmark release launched them onto a world tour, igniting stages alongside Death and Pestilence. Their second album, Passage (1994), released incomplete, led to a nine-year hiatus. Reborn in 2003, Viogression unleashed fresh material, culminating in the 2014 EP, A Pure Formality, which sparked the band’s comeback with electrifying festival performances. Defying 2020’s global turmoil, they delivered 3rd Stage of Decay, released worldwide in 2022 through Satanath Records and Moribund Records. Now, Viogression stands on the brink of their fourth album, Thaumaturgic Veil, set for Summer 2025, poised to unleash a cataclysmic new chapter in their storied legacy.
https://viogression.info/
Listen to Reclaiming Chaos album: https://push.fm/fl/indemon-album
The band comments:
"The album results from long-term development. Each track brings a different feel to the album, with a soundscape and overall delivery in vocals and instrumentals that differ from modern metal, as we’ve avoided gimmicks and shortcuts. The dynamism is present throughout, especially in the vocals, which drive the mood and connection. It is an aggressive album that does not hold back any emotions. "
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.
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
SOUL
REBORN
erupts from the shadows with BLOODY INDIFFERENCE — a savage slab
of death metal fury that tears through apathy with venomous precision. Fueled
by blistering riffs, guttural screams, and haunting lyrics, the track is a
sonic assault against emotional numbness and the global tolerance of suffering.Each line digs deeper into the rot of passive cruelty — from “Worms always feast on the same corpses” to “Feel the blood coating your skin,” the band paints a harrowing picture of willful blindness and societal decay. With their signature mix of unrelenting brutality and poetic horror, Soul Reborn calls on the listener to wake up, feel, and rage back.
Bloody Indifference is not just a song — it’s a visceral experience, designed to shake the soul and scream truth into the void.
Biography
Soul Reborn stands as the brainchild of Italian guitarist Stefano Pelosi. Conceived in 2019, it serves as a platform for Stefano's creative expression, unbound by any limitations. Handling every facet of the project—from composing music and lyrics to recording, drum composition via Superior Drummer 3, production, mixing, and even crafting logos and artworks—Stefano's vision remains singularly his own. The only external inputs are the chosen vocalist, varying with each album, and the mastering, entrusted to an outside studio. T
he project's musical ethos encompasses a modern iteration of death metal, infused with diverse influences reflective of Stefano's eclectic background. There are no boundaries; instead, Soul Reborn is perceived by Stefano as a dynamic entity, constantly evolving. Each album serves not as a final destination but as a stepping stone in an ever-unfolding odyssey, perpetually in motion according to Stefano's perspective.
https://www.facebook.com/SodehRecords
https://www.facebook.com/soulrebornband
BLASPHEMIK BLACK THRASH METAL SATANIK KHAOS...MURDER RECORDS is honored to announce the second album by Nekro Cvlt Desecration, entitled "Purification In The Witchcraft Flames" and which will be released on August 15th, 2025 with the pestilent exhumation of the moldy coffins with nauseating odors of death and where profane voices echo to proclaim blasphemous chaos from this filthy open grave.
The infamous sound of Nekro Cvlt Desecration takes on a voracious devastation, full of darkness in the chaos that mercilessly invades the bowels of the underworld of darkness with possessed rhythms, where satanic proclamations and abominable prophecies are vomited.
The new album that Nekro Cvlt Desecration presents to us is decomposed with ten hymns that take us into an hellish journey to the depths of darkness, where the trumpets of the Luciferian archangels will guide us to the altar soaked with the blood spilled in this blasphemous ritual and where the death will reap the cursed believers with its impure sickle ready to decapitate the biblical creatures before they are immolated in the infernal flames.
This cursed witchcraft cult will be presented by Murder Records in the CD and Cassette formats with official distribution in the European Devision by Hellstore Europe, in the North American Devision by Southern Soundclash Records and Guts & Blood Records and in South America the official distribution will be assumed by Nekro Cvlt Desecration.
NEKRO CVLT DESECRATION - "PURIFICATION IN THE WITCHCRAFT FLAMES"
Tracklist:
01 - Purification In The Witchcraft Flames [01:24]
02 - Ancient Voices From The Graves [03:17]
03 - Spell Of Necromancy... Buried Alive In Darkness [04:05]
04 - Cvlt To Kaos & Blasphemy [01:52]
05 - Arsenic Angels [04:15]
06 - Witching Possession [03:03]
07 - Into The Coven / True Pestilential Force [05:35]
08 - Altares De Sangre Y Muerte [01:32]
09 - Antichristian Black Metal Reaper MMXXV [02:43]
10 - Sabatorical Abomination [03:51]
Recordings from late December 2024 to April 2025, Recording, mixed and mastering by Gregorio Kochian
Buenos Aires Argentina
Cover Art by Darkpen Illustrations.
CD Design & Layout made by Fijimermaid Productions.
Cassette Design & Layout made by Alemão and Danihell Slaughter.
Promotional videos made by Ghostmaker Productions and Nekro Cvlt Desecration.
Promotional flyers made by Leo Mora and Danihell Slaughter.
Photography by Gabriela Fernandez "Thunder PH".
Intro "Purification in the Witchcraft Flames" by Fran Goya.
Violins Into the Coven by Pilar Goya, arrangements by Fran Goya.
Music Nekro Cvlt Desecration.
All lyrics Seth Nekromancer.
Photo editing by Ereshkigal.
Release Date 15th August 2025
Cassette Limited to 100 copies
CD Limited to 300 copies
Official distribution
European Devision by Hellstore Europe
North American Devision by Southern Soundclash Records & Guts And Blood Records.
South America by Nekro Cvlt Desecration.
Line-Up:
Seth Nekromancer (Voices)
Nashgot (Lead and Rhythm Guitars)
Ereshkigal (Bass)
Goat Destruktor (Drums and Choirs)
https://nekrocvltdesecration.bandcamp.com/
www.murder-records.eu
A follow-up to 2024's “Burn,” this new song brings the aggression to a new level, fusing death-laden brutality, hardcore urgency, and the undeniable groove of classic thrash. Raw and relentless, “Wasted Mutiny” is a pummeling, in-your-face anthem of resistance and rebellion.
"Lyrically, the song delivers a defiant message: reject the manipulation of a broken political system and reclaim your autonomy," comments the band. "It's a battle cry for free thinkers and a warning to those who blindly follow."
Ghost Cult Magazine presents the exclusive premiere of the lyric video for "Wasted Mutiny." Watch the video at https://ghostcultmag.com/exclusive-video-premiere-bray-road-shares-a-new-official-lyric-video-for-wasted-mutiny/
BRAY
ROAD derives its name from an actual road in Elkhorn, WI, where 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 complemented 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.facebook.com/brayroadband
The third and last single 'Inadequate' is unleashed today and official music video can be seen here: https://youtu.be/M0ojcRCwb3A
The band comments single:
"The song is about feelings of inadequacy and the difficulty of appreciating your own achievements. Even though everything is fine, things are different inside your head."
Listen to 'Inadequate' single on streaming services: https://push.fm/fl/shadecrown-inadequate
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.
Watch music video of first single 'The Art of Grieving' https://youtu.be/pPIwGDcOgRQ
Watch lyric video of second single 'Tear-Blind' https://youtu.be/ypr8Mivciyc
Line-up:
Jari Hokka - Vocals
Joonas Vesamäki - Guitar
Tomi Tikka - Guitar
Saku Tammelin - Keyboards
Janne Salmelin - Bass & clean vocals
Kalle Varonen - Drums
https://www.facebook.com/shadecrownband
Known for their firebranded approach to songwriting and relentless energy, VINDICATOR delivers an album true to their roots. This is raw, aggressive thrash — no filler, no compromise and no bullshit. Thrash or be thrashed.
VINDICATOR has shared a stream of the album's first single, the aptly titled "Thirst for Violence." The band comments on the song, “'Thirst for Violence' is, as the song title implies, a song about absolute destruction helmed by a race of creatures who are fanatical about killing. While not related to current events, it’s a fitting theme for man.”
Stream "Thirst for Violence" now at https://vindicator.bandcamp.com/track/thirst-for-violence
The album follows acclaimed releases like United We Fall (2012) and Communal Decay (2021), and shows the band at their most focused and intense.
Whispers of Death is set for release on August 22 on CD and digital formats. Pre-order the album at https://vindicator.bandcamp.com/album/whispers-of-death
VINDICATOR will strike out on a four-city trek in support of Whispers of Death with Indiana thrashers Graveripper.
Tracklist1. Whispers of Death... Anxiety's Grip
2. Charnel Pastures
3. Thirst for Violence
4. Your World Dies in Flame
5. Exhaustion
6. Novocain
7. Bleed Between the Lines
8. Merry Evenings Make Sad Mournings
9. Battle Box
10. Abominable Intelligence
11. Ripper Attack
12. Obsoletion Complete
The album was produced by Vindicator and Ben Bennett, and engineered and mastered by Ben Bennett at Chop Daddy Ranch in Seattle, WA. Album art by Frank Walls.
Bio
Cleveland, Ohio... A town where sports come to die and metal comes to live. A city that has seen its share of metal titans by their own rights. In 2005, the city would give birth to another bastard of speed and aggression. VINDICATOR continues to unleash their signature brand of thrash metal to die-hard fans of the genre and the unsuspecting alike.
Line-up:
M. Law - Vocals
V. Stown - Rhythm Guitars/Backing Vocals
B. Zahn - Lead Guitar/Backing Vocals
E. Stephens - Bass
G. Monturi - Drums
https://www.facebook.com/Oskoreienband/
For fans of Watain, Immortal, and Enslaved, Lenax presents a style of melodic black metal infused with just the right amount of black n roll to land themselves in a rather unique position within the genre.
With lyrical themes based around esotericism, individuality, and cosmic horror, Infection paints either a picture of destruction and horror, or one of death and rebirth, depending on the stance of the listener. Does one succumb to a future of mindlessness in a hive mind apocalypse, or do they break free from the chains that bind us to the material world? Would you meet the dark man at the crossroads to sell your soul, and are you prepared to offer up payment when he comes to call? In all, this is a solid 40 minutes of modern black metal with enough DNA to show the band's roots in the early second wave, while managing to craft something unique in their delivery.
The band proudly returned to work with mix engineer Ilarion Ivanenko, who produced the previous singles in 2024. Mastering was completed by Øystein Brun at Crosound Studios in Norway. With a long history and a solid reputation in extreme music, including his band Borknagar, Øystein brought out the fine tuning needed to make this record shine.
Track
Listing:1 - Worship Hymn
2 - Leeches
3 - Chains
4 - Crossroad Black
5 - Hive Mind Apocalypse
6 - We Are Legion
7 - Plague Bringer
8 - Overdrive
9 - Throne of the Forsaken
Cover art by David DeFigueredo.
Lenax is:
Venomous (Vocals, Guitar)
Mordred (Guitar, Backing Vocals)
Bones (Drums)
Additional Musicians:
Hephaestus (Bass)
Maikon (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 busy year ahead, with the forthcoming release of Infection.
Sakura is a war cry of annihilation—a eleven-track barrage of groove-drenched devastation, forged in chaos and unleashed with unrelenting fury!
The wait is over. Athens-based metal juggernaut Bent by Sorrow is set to detonate the global metal scene with their long-anticipated debut full-length album, Sakura. Dropping May 23, 2025, under Brutal Records, this release is a masterclass in dark and groove metal, packing an unrelenting sonic punch that will leave listeners breathless.
A Sound That Demands Attention
Blending the raw intensity of Deftones, Soilwork, and Disturbed, Bent by Sorrow has crafted a sound that’s both crushing and deeply emotive. Recorded and produced by the renowned Fotis Benardo at Devasoundz Studios, Sakura is a testament to their evolution—a eleven-track onslaught of groove-infused fury that pushes the boundaries of modern metal.
Tracklist:The Machine
Never Fail
Need for Faith
A Life Without an F
Through the Blacklight
Trapped
Rain
Demoncracy
Order Chaos
Interlude - La Reina Muerte
For the Victory of Light (Instrumental)
Riding the Wave of Momentum
Bent by Sorrow is on a meteoric rise, with recent singles amassing an 8600% surge in listeners. The blistering Never Fail, featuring two-time world boxing champion Medusa, and the crushing The Machine have already turned heads, proving the band’s ability to seamlessly merge pulverizing riffs with thought-provoking lyricism.
Dominating the Stage Renowned for their ferocious live performances, Bent by Sorrow has conquered stages alongside Harakiri for the Sky, Nile, and Crowbar, as well as headlining major shows across Greece. Their intense energy, bone-rattling sound, and commanding presence solidify them as one of the most electrifying acts in the modern metal landscape.
Discography:
Highlights:Dementia (2020) – A six-track EP featuring the fan-favorite Truth Behind the Lies and
Disease Without a Cure.
Never Fail – A relentless anthem of perseverance featuring Medusa.
The Machine – A dystopian, riff-driven masterpiece with a gripping lyric video.
Through the Blacklight – A punishing single that showcases the band’s raw intensity.
Band Line up
Pantelis Saroglou-Vocals
Giannakis Dimi-Guitar
Yiannis Lenis- Guitar
Vaios Faltakas-Drum
The Future is Now!
With Sakura primed to shake the foundations of the metal world, Bent by Sorrow is ready to claim their throne. If you crave heavy, emotive, and groove-laden metal, this is the album that will define 2025.
Mark your calendars – May 23, 2025. Sakura is coming. The revolution begins now.
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https://linktr.ee/brutalrecords.official
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
Release
date :
June 27 2025Genre : Death Metal
Origin: France
Label: Dolorem Records
Network Distributor: Season of Mist
Tracklist:
01. A Path to Obscurity
02. Dismembered And Thrown Into Black Flames
03. Demonic Ascent
04. Realm Of The Impaled
05. Torture Wheel
06. Et ils se Couvrirent de Gloire
07. Feast of Violence
08. Obscene Sacrifice
09. Cursed Endeavor
Formed in 2010 in Viroflay, near Paris, CREEPING FEAR is a brutal and technical death metal band led by Clément Ducouret (vocals/guitar) and Gabriel Hammel (guitar). They quickly forged a powerful sonic identity, influenced by genre staples such as Immolation, Cannibal Corpse, and Hate Eternal.
After two acclaimed EPs (Unleashed in 2013, World Execution in 2014), CREEPING FEAR reached a new level with their debut album, Onward to Apocalypse (2017), praised for its intensity and polished production. Their second album, Hategod Triumph (2021), mixed by Frédéric Gervais and mastered by Dan Swanö, confirmed their place among the rising stars of French death metal.
Creeping Fear's music is a surge of heavy riffs, relentless rhythms, and deep growls, in an abysmal atmosphere. Through somber lyrics, they explore war, the fall of civilizations, and the darkness of the human soul.
On stage, Creeping Fear delivers ferocious and immersive performances, leaving a lasting impression on French and European audiences. Now composed of Clément Ducouret, Gabriel Hammel, Matthias Biechler (bass), and Hector Hellgz (drums), the band continues its ascent and is ready to unleash their brand offering calls “Realm of the Impaled”.
Creeping Fear is the burning breath of the apocalypse in death metal: brutal, technical, and uncompromising. Devastating riffs, abysmal growls, and suffocating atmospheres - something between Immolation and Hate Eternal, prepare to dive into a masterful sonic chaos.
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https://www.facebook.com/@creepingfear/
DARKNESS SURROUNDING – “IS THERE SALVATION?”
Vö: 19.09.2025Label: SAOL
Grenzgänger des Melodic Death
Was derzeit im beschaulichen Wuppertal vor sich geht, wird in nicht allzu langer Zeit mit Sicherheit internationale Wellen schlagen – zumindest für alle, die sich in den Sphären von melodischem Death Metal bis Metalcore bewegen und einfach Bock auf stimmige Gesamtkonzepte haben. Abwechslungsreich, energiegeladen und voller Dynamik: Darkness Surrounding stehen für modernen Metal mit Tiefgang und Wiedererkennungswert. Der Sound der Band vereint klassische und zeitgenössische Elemente – roh und dennoch harmonisch klangvoll, kraftvoll und doch detailverliebt. Eine gekonnte Mischung aus Growls, Clean Vocals, mitreißenden Riffs und groovigen Breakdowns macht jedes ihrer Stücke zu einem Erlebnis.
Am 19. September erscheint das neue Album “Is There Salvation?”, an dem Darkness Surrounding über anderthalb Jahre intensiv gearbeitet haben. Entstanden ist ein facettenreiches Werk, das sich inhaltlich mit gesellschaftlichen Missständen, Hoffnungslosigkeit und der Suche nach Auswegen auseinandersetzt. Passend dazu zeigt das Artwork ein leuchtendes Portal inmitten einer düsteren Landschaft – Sinnbild für einen möglichen Weg hinaus aus der Dunkelheit. Musikalisch überzeugt das Album durch Vielfalt: Jeder Track bringt neue Impulse, kein Song gleicht dem anderen. Ein Album, das niemanden kaltlassen wird – und zum Wiederhören einlädt.
Über Darkness Surrounding
Die musikalische Reise von Darkness Surrounding begann bereits zu Schulzeiten – damals noch stark vom klassischen Melodic Death Metal geprägt. Seit 2024 ist die Band in ihrer aktuellen Besetzung aktiv: Mit Tim Dau an den Growls und Kassandra “Kessi” von Bajgar, die sowohl mit ihrer Stimme als auch an der Gitarre überzeugt, bringt das Quintett neue klangliche Facetten in das gemeinsame Schaffen. Komplett wird die Formation durch Gründungsmitglied Leonard Pott an den Drums, Simon Adolf an der Lead-Gitarre und Nico Schubert am Bass. Durch Kessis Clean Vocals ist der Sound der Band vielschichtiger denn je.
Inspiriert von Szenegrößen wie Avenged Sevenfold, Trivium, Gojira, Sylosis und Bleed From Within, schaffen Darkness Surrounding ihren ganz eigenen Stil – melodisch, treibend und mit einem natürlichen Klangbild, das live wie im Studio überzeugt.
Pre-Save: https://orcd.co/istheresalvation
Featuring interviews with:A.Deception
Brodequin
Commoner
Darkened Nocturn Slaughtercult
Dead Born Vision
Demoniac
Exorcism
Frostmorner
Grave Altar
Gravered
Grima
Helpless Agony
High Inquisition Woe
Horoh
I Sorg
Iotunn
Necrowretch
Nocturnus AD
Seth
Telluric Necro-Parasites
Thrasherwolf
To Violently Vomit
Waldruine
+ articles:
"In Their Own Words" - bands introducing their own tracks featured on the compilation CD included with the magazine.
"Topic Of The Issue" - this time it's all about liberty: what, why, how
"Demonstrating Hell" - recommendations of recently released demos, it doesn't get more underground than this!
+ reviews
+ free compilation CD
Slowly We Rot #26 already in works and scheduled for a Autumn 2025 release!
Info & Order here: https://slowlywerot.limitedrun.com/
PHOBETOR – “A SOLITARY VIGIL”
Label: Black Jasper RecordsRelease date: july 25th 2025
Genre: Blackened Death Metal
For fans of: Behemoth | Immolation | Belphegor | Dark Funeral
She walks the high reaches where the rivers begin, waits for the night by the last stubborn grasses that cling tenaciously to rocky outcrops. She stares into the chill mists of morning that fill the valley below like a sea of soft, white death, breathing in the hungry silence as her broken nails pierce her soil stained skin. With thick, slow blood in her decaying veins and an old, broken, blackened heart she watches, always, for your coming. Revenant and reaver, worm-eyed ice eater, keeping her endless solitary vigil.
A Solitary Vigil is the new EP from Phobetor, acolytes of the very darkest blackened death metal. It has been nearly four years since they whispered their mind warping mysteries to us, harvested beyond the walls of sleep, in the form of the Through Deepest Fears And Darkest Minds album; but works of great portent and visions of eternal emptiness cannot be rushed. With their line-up now expanded to encompass the renowned guitar talents of Ben Ash (Strigoi, Satyricon), Phobetor have delivered their most potent and affecting release to date. Opening with the magnificent surging power of the title track, with its howling, elemental lead work and striking, unearthly vocal performance, the atmosphere of this new conjuration is immediately all enveloping. It twists like a malignant vapour between each punishing drum beat, each vehement vocalisation and each soul shredding chord of ‘Absence Of Light’, the riffs roiling and tumbling over each other like threatening storm clouds as Phobetor lead us deeper into the darkness than ever before. By the time we reach the rampant horror of ‘Where Mournful Shadows Dwell’, lead guitar notes skittering across its black ice that separates the ravenous depths from the pale grey, fading light, you will be steeped in the ichor of old gods and wizened devils, lost in the forgotten night terrors of childhood.
Mixed by Ollie Roberts (Pythia, Born For War etc) and mastered by Lawrence Mackrory (Darkane, Defleshed, Paradise Lost etc) A Solitary Vigil sounds incredible – the bass imposing and vibrant, the guitars like serrated blades – it’s an inescapable sonic shroud that tightens and tightens around your desperate face. Featuring the haunting artwork of Ghost Kid, this next chapter in Phobetor’s tome of nightmares will be unveiled on July 25th. She is watching…and waiting…for you.
Line-up:
Debora Conserva - Vocals
Marc Dyos - Drums
Ross White - Guitar
Ben Ash - Guitar
Dredgewood - Bass
https://www.facebook.com/PhobetorUK
This 6-track release captures the band at their most intense and refined, both musically and production-wise. The EP format was chosen with an intention to channel something savage and fast yet the atmosphere and groove were not omitted, these are still hymns indeed.
While
the release drops June 28th, we’d appreciate coverage at any time. The
music speaks clearly, and we believe the words for your review will come
easily.BEYOND MORTAL DREAMS are ready to take you into the wastelands and ignite the fires of Death Metal devastation once again.
The title of the upcoming six-song EP is no coincidence: Devastation Hymns. The band has chosen the extended play format to unleash its most savage material to date—musically and sonically. No other band explores bestial savagery and heaviness at such bulldozing and monumentally majestic levels like BEYOND MORTAL DREAMS.
Devastation Hymns surges powerfully, regardless of the pace, and devastates. The thrilling dynamics and megaton energy of each song never fade, never blur. And so, BEYOND MORTAL DREAMS deliver a thunderously dense, fierce record with some extraordinary, steel-melting grooves. The guitar work of Pahl Hodgson and Jamie Whyte is second to none. METAL.
With two albums and an EP under their belts, BEYOND MORTAL DREAMS have now reached a position where they are expanding on formulas they forged over the years—and they do it in the best possible way, as they keep pushing forward. A notable addition to their ranks, Henry Inglis – session drums, has propelled the new material into another scourging plane.
The EP, true to the band's tradition, comes with a rendition of FORBIDDEN’s track Forbidden Evil. The vocal performance by Pahl Hodgson leaves a mark—his vocal diversity is stunning.
We've said it before: BEYOND MORTAL DREAMS are Australia’s best-kept secret. Devastation Hymns is here to break another part of the chain.
Spread the Hymns.Jan - Lavadome
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For fans of: Ghoul, Witchery, The Haunted, Gwar, Converge, The Crown, Midnight
Stream 24 oz CANTRIP on Spotify, Apple Music and Bandcamp. The EP is also available as a limited-edition VHS style cassette.
The band recently released a video for "Return of the Dead Without Eyes." Inspired by Amando de Ossorio's 'Tombs of the Blind Dead,' the video features clips from a collection of occult horror classics and perfectly encapsulates the song's sonic intensity. Watch now at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F5c5BqGcwro
Tracklist:1) Bonemelter
2) The Hunger
3) I: Return of the Dead Without Eyes
4) II: Under the Scarlet Cross
5) III: Blood and Cooper
Keep reading for the story of the soon-to-be infamous 24 oz CANTRIP.
Born fully formed, screaming, and covered in goo out of the dumpster behind DaVinci's pizza on Merrick Road, a horned figure scrambled blindly through piles of empty paint cans, ceramic vases, and angry cats in order to move undetected. He found refuge in a musty old cellar. After pulling his foot loose from the bucket he had stepped in, he closed the heavy steel doors
behind him.
Wiping the thick blanket of dust off a 30-rack of Genesee Specialty Cream Ale, he schemed. He was cursed with the knowledge of an incantation: a spell that would bring Nyarlathotep, the Crawling Chaos, into this world. He wrestled with the thought while crushing and tossing another empty can. The ritual required great rigor and perfect focus, but he was exacting.
He chanted. He chanted and chanted. The ceiling groaned and cracked. Polyvinyl dust plumed and swirled before vanishing into imperceptible motes. He drew sorcerous glyphs in the air with two fingers outstretched. The walls trembled with a sickening low rumble. Bracing his hands firm against his ersatz altar — a Playskool Mighty My Size Table and Chair Set — he ignored the throbbing in his head and steadied himself.
A spiraling portal ripped into reality. Out spilled two bumbling homunculi, fully formed, screaming, and covered in goo. This wasn't right! The pair stumbled and scratched their way through the cellar, bleating, squawking, and tearing through nearby cases of Natty Daddy like vultures to carrion. He pondered for what seemed like hours over the pyramid of discarded beer cans and the now-empty bottle of Old Grand Dad he had chanced upon halfway through. What could have gone wrong?
The cellar burst open. Darkening the door was a group of hulking, hazmat-suited figures. At once, the three slickened homunculi grappled one another in a long and futile struggle to get on their feet. They shouted in a panic if they were "being detained" until they were eventually tased into unconsciousness.
This was ROTGUT's ill-fated 24 oz CANTRIP.
Bio:
Assembled against their will by a faceless shadow organization in the Winter of 2024, the three designated FD, C19, and AX spent weeks in a lightless concrete hell. When the chance to escape emerged, they seized it — for they were bound by a great purpose: to form an extreme metal band, inspired by crust punk, rock ’n’ roll, and classic schlock to shred wanton across the greater US and parts beyond. That band is ROTGUT.
https://rotgut.band/
Like a love letter to old school heavy metal, The Pale Hand’s debut single, “Reign in Hell,” serves up fuzz-drenched riffs, a high energy groove, and lyrics inspired by Lucifer’s fall from heaven. It’s a sinister, psychedelic, and thunderous descent into madness showcasing the group’s unique take on doom—including a breakdown heavy enough to shake Grandma’s grave.
Lyrically,
the song is a lapsed theologian’s wet dream. Christian doctrine asserts that
free will is humankind’s unique gift, something not even angels possess.
Therefore, the logical conclusion follows that in his so-called rebellion,
Lucifer only played the role his creator intended for him, and was doomed to be
cast into hell before he was ever made. “Better to reign in hell than serve in
heaven,” a freshly exiled Satan proclaims in John Milton’s Paradise Lost while
considering this injustice.Milton famously humanized Satan in his epic work, arguably even placing him as the hero of the story, and The Pale Hand has gladly carried his torch into the 21st century, complete with vicious guitars, powerhouse vocals, and booming bass. In the end, it’s a match made in hell—after all,
heaven’s overrated.
With members hailing from around the globe, The Pale Hand is a cross-cultural heavy metal phenomenon taking New York City’s underground by storm, sharing stages with Castle Rat and Alex Skolnick of Testament. To witness The Pale Hand live is to be baptized in the church of the undead; a vampire pastor gives blood offering before the first song is played and expects to be repaid before the night is over. With a wide range of influences beyond metal, including gospel and middle eastern music, their show is theatrical, interactive, even spiritual, and they use their music to explore the question “what really is evil?” In The Pale Hand’s world, the sinner is the saint, and corruption is the true enemy.
Line-up:
Kelsea Beck (they/them) - Vocals
Pamir Aysan (he/him) - Guitar
Diego Silva (he/him) - Guitar
Finnegan Hu (he/him) - Bass
Brian Del Guercio (he/him) - Drums
https://www.facebook.com/thepalehand
More
than 25 years after its original release, PSYCHO SYMPHONY'S first
(and sadly only) album "SILENT FALL" returns! Re-mastered, re-imagined, this genuine touch of genius will be finally available again, and for the first time on pressed CD. Originally recorded in 1997, this album captured a moment of intensive creativity and progressive spirit that has quietly echoed ever since becoming an iconic milestone in the Romanian Metal scene.
The band comments:
"For us, "Silent Fall" was never just a debut, it was a statement. An experiment in pushing boundaries, blending aggression with atmosphere, and searching for something honest and uniquely our own within the noise. Though born in a time and place where resources were limited, the vision was always clear.
This re-release is more than nostalgia. It's a way to bring the music to new ears, to give it the sound it always deserved, and to honor the path we started. With a careful remastering at Denevér Studio (Szolnok, Hungary) and artwork based on the haunting paintings of Étienne Sándorfi, this edition breathes new life into the dust-covered soul of the original.
Thank you to everyone who believed in this album then and now!"
Get a taste of the newly remastered sound, stream the track "The King" here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1zKd_enk8is
Pre-order "Silent Fall" (2025) here: https://loudragemusic.bandcamp.com/ or https://loudragemusic.limitedrun.com/
Release date: July 25th, 2025
FFO: Aosoth, Barshakesh, Drastus, Sulphur Aeon, Akhlys.
The album is available on CD, vinyl, and digital formats. Click to stream/purchase below!
https://bit.ly/catechesis-willowtip
https://patristic.bandcamp.com/album/catechesis
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OPzCp3XZ0Uc
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.
https://www.facebook.com/willowtip
https://www.facebook.com/Patristicblackmetal
Once again recorded at Goatsound Studios with Jason Fuller and Jamie Colic, the album is provocatively titled Satan’s Cock and features satanic artwork by Rok.
Building on their debut, the new record pushes the boundaries of heaviness and songwriting, with deeper down-tuned tones and complex rhythmic interplay. True to their ethos of constant evolution, the band continues to explore new extremes with each release.
To mark the announcement, KÜNTSQUÄD drop the first single, the grotesquely addictive “Psychotropic Lyfe”—a furious introduction to the new record’s relentless pace and satirical bite.
Stream
the single: https://orcd.co/plsingleTracklist
1. Piss And Purge
2. Satans Cock
3. Genital Dismemberment Bot Cult
4. Fuck Me Jebus
5. Psychotropic Life
6. Dot
7. Ominous
8. Zombie Cum
9. Eat Your Entrails
10. Your Mom Sucks Crack In Hell
Küntsquäd (pron. Kountskard) is a crusty death metal band from Melbourne blending guttural vocals, down-tuned riffs, and blackened chaos. Their 2022 self-titled debut on Wormholedeath Records earned global acclaim and sold-out pressings. Raw, extreme, and satirically twisted—this is metal with no genre boundaries.
https://black-roos.com/
www.youtube.com/@Kuntsquad666
www.facebook.com/kuntsquad666
Los Angeles-based black metal project OSKOREIEN emerges with their long-awaited third full-length release, HOLLOW FANGS.
After years as a solo endeavor masterminded by guitarist/vocalist/programmer Jay Valena, OSKOREIEN expands its sonic arsenal with the addition of guitarist Rashid Nadjib for Hollow Fangs. The result is as unsettling as it is hypnotic. Featuring dissonant riffing and moments of bleak beauty, Hollow Fangs solidifies OSKOREIEN’s place in the lineage of thought-provoking black metal that challenges both genre and listener.
OSKOREIEN has shared a stream of the album's opening track, "Prismatic Reason." Valena comments on the song:
"'Prismatic Reason' is a meditation on the double-edged sword of human consciousness. How reason can illuminate or distort; create or destroy. The song evokes the anguish of searching for meaning amidst chaos and betrayal, set to an urgent and cathartic musical attack."
Hollow Fangs is due out on July 18. Pre-order now at www.oskoreien.com
Tracklist:
1) Prismatic Reason
2) Bernalillo Sunrise
3) Psychotischism
4) Fragments
5) To Kiss the Viper's Fang
Hollow Fangs was produced, recorded, engineered, and mixed by Jay Valena in Los Angeles, and mastered by Jack Shirley at Atomic Garden Studios. Cover photo and art design by Jay Valena. Stained glass by Williams Burges, Cardiff Castle, Wales.
Formed in 2003 by composer and multi-instrumentalist Jay Valena, OSKOREIEN has long balanced atmospheric fury with philosophical weight. The band's debut album was featured on Invisible Oranges' "Best of 2011" list, and the concept album All Too Human explored free will and morality via the tragic story of Charles Whitman. After two full-length albums and a split EP with fellow Californians Botanist as a solo project, Oskoreien returns for a third album, Hollow Fangs.
Line-up:
Jay Valena – Vocals, lead & rhythm guitar, drum programming, bass (tracks 1, 5), synthesizer
Rashid Nadjib – Rhythm guitar
Matthew Durkee – Bass (tracks 2, 3, 4)
https://www.facebook.com/Oskoreienband/
Excerpt: "this song proves to be an expansion of Serpent Column‘s creative impulses, or at least a strengthening of their progressive and atmospheric tendencies, without moderating their death-dealing savagery."
SERPENT CORPSE – “RETALIATE”
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://www.facebook.com/transcendingobscurityrecords
https://serpentcorpse-label.bandcamp.com/album/retaliate
Thank you very much! Kunal Choksi Label owner Transcending Obscurity Mumbai, India
Label: Independent ReleaseRelease date: june 20th 2025
Genre: Dark Primal Gothic Doom
For fans of: Celtic Frost | Tiamat | A Pale Horse Named Death | Darkthrone
“…Kharon, demoniac form,With eyes of burning coal, collects them all…” from The Divine Comedy: Inferno, Canto 3 by Dante Alighieri
On the stygian shores of the lightless river, where spirits gather on the sloping beach of obsidian and hematite, awaiting passage across the waters of forgetting to the distant bank, lost in shadows and shifting mist...where the boatman with hungry eyes crosses from one world to another, one to the other, in a never ending journey. Here in this desolate place is where The Medea Project’s new collection of hymns, stories and incantations was born. Drawing on doom metal, death metal and black metal, on dark folk and darker dreams and something primal that burns within the tangled strands of memory and myth…this is Kharon.
It begins…melancholic, otherworldly majesty hangs in cold swathes of faded finery from the ringing chords and sinister, stumbling riffs of ‘Absence, In Loss’ and the certainties of reality start to slip through your fingers like ancient dust. The haunting, echoing notes that usher in ‘The Cave Song’, subtly shift your perceptions, drawing you through a diaphanous veil into a disorientating domain of flickering flame and encroaching gloom, of claustrophobic tunnels beneath the earth that open into breathtaking, cathedral like caverns…. From the simple melodies of ‘Purgatory Trapped’ that speak in elemental tones to the troubled heart, to the raw, feral black metal of ‘Upon Your Bones’; the languid, undead waltz of ‘Dance Of The Void’ to the cataclysmic defiance of ‘The End’ and the final binding of ‘Reborn’ – a whispered spell of possession, that ends as you step from the boatman’s ferry onto the sands from which there is no return. By entwining the atmospheric power of seminal death metal with the bleak, sundering weight of emotionally raw doom and the savage chill of the early black metal forces, then casting the ashes and powdered bone of Gothic dreaming upon it all, before igniting the nameless creature upon a funeral pyre of imagination and passion, The Medea Project have created an enthralling, soul consuming album, a new mythology for our dark and broken times.
Adorned in the haunting artwork of world renowned artist Daniele Serra (Stephen King, Clive Barker, Shining etc) and mastered to dreamlike perfection by Markus Stock (Ahab, Winterfylleth, Secrets Of The Moon etc), Kharon will offer passage across Acheron on June 20th. Its release will be celebrated with a special show at London’s Dingwalls 2 venue alongside My Silent Wake and The River.
“Through me you pass into the city of woe:
Through me you pass into eternal pain…
All hope abandon all ye who enter here.”
from The Divine Comedy: Inferno, Canto 3 by Dante Alighieri
Line-up:
Brett Minnie - Guitars/Vocals
Pauline Silver - Drums & Percussion
https://www.facebook.com/themedeaprojectband
NEWS 18.6.2025
Three
years after their crushing debut Defiled in Oblivion, CASTRATOR
returns with CORONATION OF THE GROTESQUE, an album that not
only exceeds all expectations but leaves them shattered in its wake, firmly
cementing the band among the North American death metal elite.“We see it as a leap forward,” exclaims co-founder Carolina Perez (drums). “It’s by far the strongest work we’ve done to date. Writing Coronation of the Grotesque was an incredibly enjoyable experience, and everything seemed to come together much more naturally this time. While the album still retains elements of who we were as a band, it’s much more refined, cohesive, and brutal.”
The creative collaboration is primarily driven by founders Carolina Perez and bassist Robin Mazen, with ferocious vocalist Clarissa Badini and newly recruited guitar virtuoso Sara Loerlein completing the lineup.
“Sara has been fantastic. She’s incredibly professional, brings a ton of new ideas, and her experience really shines through. She’s added a fresh dynamic to the band, and her guitar leads are absolutely killer! We’re really excited to have her as part of the band.”
Lyrically, Coronation of the Grotesque explores a range of historical and societal themes that reflect on injustice, victimization, and human suffering. Among the topics confronted are the tragic killing of Mahsa Amini, the ancient Sumerian practice of eunuchization, and seething condemnation of predator Naasón Joaquín García. Badini’s exceptional vocals elevate the lyrics, delivering a powerful and precise expression of the album's themes.
The band is offering a taste of things to come with the official music video for album track "Covenant of Deciept." The video was filmed by Immolation's Bob Vigna. Watch now at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dfih-aAsgVs
Dark Descent Records will release Coronation of the Grotesque August 15 on CD, vinyl, cassette, and digital formats.
Pre-orders are now live at:
www.darkdescentrecords.com/shop
www.ddmsuo.eu
https://darkdescentrecords.bandcamp.com/
Coronation of the Grotesque was recorded across multiple studios with key figures in the US death metal scene. Bass recording was engineered by John Tardy (Obituary) at Redneck Studios, guitars and vocals by Jordan Milner at Obsidian Audio, additional guitars by Taylor Nordberg (Deicide) at Smoke and Mirrors Productions, and drums by Noah Buchanan (Nunslaughter) at Mercinary Studios, where Buchanan also handled mixing and mastering. Cover art by John Zig.
Touring with the likes of Immolation, Exhumed, and Cattle Decapitation has cemented CASTRATOR’s reputation as a commanding live force, and concert announcements in support of Coronation of the Grotesque are imminent.
Watch this space… and brace yourself for a relentless death metal onslaught!
Track listing:
1. Fragments of Defiance
2. I Am Eunuch
3. Covenant of Deceit
4. Mortem Opeterie
5. Remnants of Chaos
6. Deviant Miscreant
7. Psalm of Beguiled
8. Blood Bind's Curse
9. Discordant Rumination
10. Metal Command
CASTRATOR is:
Robin Mazen - Bass
Carolina Perez - Drums
Clarissa Badini - Vocals
Sara Loerlein - Guitars
www.darkdescentrecords.com
https://www.facebook.com/CastratorBand
VERTEBRA were born into the
Brazilian underground music scene in the mid 1990s, where they captured hearts
with some powerful live performances, their unquestionable integrity and
remarkable music - a progressively minded blend of death and thrash metal with
an inherent sense of melody. A single track demo, Humanity, was released
in 1995 and a further demo recorded but not released before the band imploded,
driven apart by the often overwhelming pressures of daily life. However, those
recordings were not made in vain. During the turbulent period of the pandemic,
Vertebra’s founder, guitarist and vocalist Arildo Leal, was driven to
create once again – and four of those old demo tracks would be the starting
point for rebuilding the foundations of Vertebra. Now Vertebra are back with
their so long awaited full length debut album, the fulfilment of all that early
promise, THE SAME.The Same opens with the explosive ‘Oblivion’, a hard-edged thrasher with a sharp, authentic sound that wastes no time in unveiling the fantastic technical ability that the whole of Vertebra have at their disposal. The instinctive, free-flowing interplay between bass and drums, the meticulous precision of the riffs, the dazzling solos are all there, dancing around the snarled vocals, delivered with a palpable passion and intent. Even more impressive though is Vertebra’s masterful songcraft, the manner in which they use their abilities to sculpt exciting, addictive, sleekly structured songs. Be it the powerful, free-willed and exploratory first single, ‘Behavior In The Eyes’, the outstanding melodies and solos of ’95 Eyes’ or the bustling riffs that open out into spacious vistas of ‘Fanatic And Picturesque’, there is so much to explore throughout this incredible album. Rarely is music so heavy yet so elegant, so intricate but so memorable and immersive. This is extreme metal at its most engaging, complex and accomplished.
Vertebra are a band driven by conviction and absolute belief in their music. This return is not based on nostalgia for the halcyon days of youth, but on a need to express their creativity and their individuality – and to take a stand for individuality in a wider sense, in a world becoming ever more apathetic and homogenised. This band still have a lot to say and a lot to offer. When Xtreem Music release The Same on July 29th, on CD (with bonus track) and digital formats they will blaze a path through the metal underground that will be impossible to ignore.
https://www.xtreemmusic.com/
https://www.facebook.com/vertebrametal
The 7" vinyl, cassette, and CD versions will ship in the coming weeks!
DEATHBLOW are back and ferocious as ever with the release of another ripping EP! Open Season will be released June 16 on Sewer Mouth Records. The EP will be available on CD, vinyl, cassette, and digital formats!
The four-track Open Season EP is a scathing commentary aimed at the heart of the belligerent American Empire and its war machinery. Combining their classic thrash metal sound with an unrelenting crossover punk-infused gut punch, the EP is guaranteed to get the blood boiling!
Track
Listing:1. Open Season
2. Deny, Defend, Dispose
3. Tormentor
4. Never Again
Credits:
Recorded at Archive Recordings with Wes Johnson.
Artwork by Emil Rousse.
Line-up:
Holton Grossl - Guitars/Vocals
Adam Kelly - Guitars
Paul LaChica - Bass
Rob Larson - Drums
https://www.facebook.com/deathblowofficial
Thrash
metal force DIVNI SAN continue their ascent with the
release of the cinematic lyric video for “WHEN THE BELLS RING THE
KNELL”, taken from their album “DREAMLIKE TALES”, out now
via Wormholedeath.Haunting, atmospheric, and deeply emotional—When the Bells Ring the Knell takes you on a journey through sorrow, reflection, and the search for closure. As the bells toll, unanswered questions linger, and the weight of the past looms large. Will there be redemption, or is it too late? Let the soaring melodies and melancholic atmosphere pull you into a world of regret and revelation.
Stream "Dreamlike Tales": https://orcd.co/dreamliketales
www.youtube.com/@divnisan
www.facebook.com/DIVNISAN
UNALIGNED – “A FORM BEYOND “
Genre - Blackened
technical/progressive death metalFor fans of - Demon King, Withered Throne, Inferi, Enfold Darkness, Warforged, Vale of Pnath
After astounding tech death releases from Fleshbore and Eschaton on the label this year, there's the eagerly anticipated debut full length from Unaligned to look forward to. Once again boasting of a celebrated lineup featuring members of Withered Throne, Demon King, Fleshbore and others, Unaligned offer a blackened and comparatively more atmospheric take on the technical death metal style. Meticulously written and impeccably executed, their music has an epic flair which goes hand-in-hand with their undulating pattern showcasing the brilliant contrast between the faster, scathing parts and the smoother, melodic breaks. The alternating vocal delivery here too is fitting without being overpowering in any way. The songs are able to traverse multiple realms and subjects while remaining focused and impactful. There's a compelling, pulsating rhythm throughout, keeping things brisk and intense while also retaining a sense of groove. Sharp, taut and yet catchy, Unaligned have come up with an exemplary blackened tech death album in "A Form Beyond", and it only gets better with more listens.
Line up
Taylor Tidwell (Withered Throne) - Guitars
Shane Dreher (Nightspake) - Guitars
Cole Daniels (Demon King, Fleshbore) - Bass
Andrew Guia (Withered Throne) - Vocals
Jack Blackburn (Killitorous, ex-Inferi) - Drums
Mike Low - Mixing/Mastering
Erik Johnson - Editing/Mixing
Video by Arnua Gates
Artwork by Adam Burke
Track listing
1. Entities of Ash
2. Unbecoming of I
3. Ruins of Lunacy
4. A Form Beyond
5. Essence Erased
6. Spirit Dysmorphia
7. Death Entwines Us All
8. Dreaming in Decay
Release date - September 12th, 2025
https://www.facebook.com/transcendingobscurityrecords
https://www.facebook.com/UnalignedOfficial
Kunal Choksi (label owner) Transcending Obscurity
"Veins of the Phoenix" is also available on Bandcamp. The single will be available on all other digital platforms soon.
This highly anticipated follow-up to their critically acclaimed 2024 debut, Lightning Spawn, promises a darker and more mature sound, showcasing the band's evolving artistry and the addition of a second guitar player to
their lineup.
Comprised of seasoned musicians from notable acts such as Adarrak, Killing Darlings, Embers of Oblivion, Epinikion, and Primal Charge, their unique blend of heavy, stoner, and doom metal has resonated with fans worldwide, setting the stage for Spiritual Chains to be a significant release.
Spiritual Chains was recorded across various studios in North America and Europe, a testament to Thorndale's commitment to sonic excellence. Jeff Henson (Duel) lends his talent to the album, featuring a guest solo on the track "Exiles and Masters”. The album was mixed and mastered by Rickard Bengtsson and Stafan Karlsson at Sweetspot Studios in Halmstad, Sweden (Arch Enemy, Spiritual Beggars).
“If you hear a touch of the familiar here and there, that’s exactly what it is. Hints, reminders that there were Giants of Metal long ago, and that the fire of those forebears continues to burn bright in talented musicians today from the scene." - Billy Goate (Doomed & Stoned)
Pre-order:
https://thorndale.bandcamp.com/album/spiritual-chainsTrack Listing:
1 - Veins of the Phoenix
2 - Battles Fought in Vain
3 - Gods of Pain
4 - Twenty Thousand Souls
5 - Spiritual Chains
6 - Exiles and Masters
Album Credits:
Cover Art - Costin Chioreanu.
Jeff Henson - guest guitar on "Exiles and Masters".
All music by Thorndale.
All lyrics by Gustavo Valderrama and Zigor Munoz.
Produced by Thorndale.
Recorded locally in Austin, Texas; Scarborough, Ontario and Haarlem and Den Haag, Netherlands across 2024 and 2025.
Mixed and mastered by Rickard Bengtsson and Stafan Karlsson at Sweetspot Studios in Halmstad, Sweden.
Line-Up:
Gustavo Valderrama - Vocals
Peter Shannon - Guitars
Maarten Jungschläger - Guitars
Zigor Munoz - Bass
Guest musician: Rob Stone - Drums
Bio:
Thorndale is a stoner/doom metal band from The Netherlands, formed by experienced musicians from the European and North American metal scenes. Known for their powerful sound, Thorndale has quickly established themselves as a force to be reckoned with in the heavy music landscape. Members include Gustavo Valderrama (Killing Darlings, Headcrusher, Adarrak), Peter Shannon (Primal Charge), Maarten Jungschläger (Embers of Oblivion, Epinikion), and Zigor Munoz (Adarrak, Ferkaad).
https://www.facebook.com/thorndaleofficial
For fans of : Warloghe, Sapthuran, Emperor, Darkthrone and Clandestine Blaze
Horror Pain Gore Death Productions welcomes Embers Of Ouroboros to the roster with the new album The Autumnal Decline And Hermetic Maturation! Hailing from the catacombs of Northern Maryland, Embers Of Ouroboros was founded in 2023 and performs grim, atmospheric, melancholic Black Metal. The Autumnal Decline And Hermetic Maturation is an effort to hold a mirror to the twisted faces of fallacy, cognitive dissonance and pathological nihilism, blending first-wave and second-wave Black Metal.
Listen to the single "Our Crypts Of Blackened Ice And Hermetic Spirits" at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JHiWEZDNCqA
Tracklisting:1. Innate And Gnarled
2. A Comforting Darkness
3. The Autumnal Decline
4. Systemic Metamorphosis
5. As Silence Casts Out Its Eternal Divide
6. Our Crypts Of Blackened Ice And Hermetic Spirits
7. Horrific Descent Into The Endless Trenches Beyond Light
8. Dying Too Slow
9. The Incarnation Of Hypocrisy
www.youtube.com/user/horrorpaingoredeath/videos
www.facebook.com/horrorpaingoredeath
Glitch Kill crashes into the alt-metal scene with Tempest — a visceral, unrelenting dive into emotional collapse, internal war, and clawing one’s way out of the wreckage. From its opening lines to its final, defiant scream, the track is a sonic pressure cooker that rages through themes of shame, loss, and personal apocalypse.
With razor-sharp riffs, guttural urgency, and a poetic yet ferocious lyrical style, Tempest isn’t just a song — it’s a reckoning. The band weaves a storm of crushing breakdowns, haunting melodies, and relentless pacing, capturing the feeling of being pulled under by forces both internal and external.
Lines like "You can't move, you can't scream, you can't dream" hit like a gut punch — raw, real, and unfiltered. But through the chaos, a truth emerges: you can break the cycle. You can scream. And you can survive.
For
fans of heavy music that goes deeper than distortion and dives into the core of
human struggle, Tempest is the fire you've been waiting for.Biography
Brutal beats, crushing riffs, thunderous bass, and unorthodox vocal hooks—this is what sets Glitch Kill apart in California’s Central Valley metal scene. With nearly a century of combined experience and an unrelenting passion for heavy music, this band isn’t just making waves—they’re making fans need a chiropractor.
Rising from the ashes of Etched in Stone, bassist David "Crusher" Yanez, guitarist Travis Miller, and drummer Aaron Jones formed Glitch Kill with one goal: to create uncompromising, bone-crushing metal. The lineup was solidified with the addition of vocalist Shane Leon, whose raw intensity gave the band its signature sound.
Forming just before the world shut down in 2020, Glitch Kill took advantage of the downtime to craft their debut EP, Hindsight, which dropped on January 1st, 2021. Now, with their follow-up EP Post Hominid in the works and the latest addition of Robert Cole throwing down as a second guitarist, the band is back in full force, delivering relentless live performances across the Central Valley, the Bay Area, Sacramento, Lake Tahoe, Fresno, Santa Cruz, and beyond—wherever there’s a demand for heavy metal.
The beast has been unleashed. Are you ready?
https://www.sodeh.ca/
https://www.facebook.com/Glitchkill
The band name has been taken from Morbid Angel “Where the Slime Lives” lyric by extracting a sentence and then slightly modified it.
Originally composed by six musicians with different previous experiences in other rock and metal acts, The Dogma blends since the beginning introspective existential lyrics fulfilled by nihilism and bittersweet pessimism with a restless musical journey coasting various sonor shores, but always incentre into keys and guitars gloomy atmospheric lines and powerful rhythm section chased by great harsh vocals hosting also clean refrain.
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=the+burning+dogma
https://www.facebook.com/theburningdogma
“OVER&OVER
ONE AFTER THE OTHER" is the sublimation of the path taken over 15 years of
The Burning Dogma's existence to become what they are today. A
painful and pitfall-strewn path, just as painful and moving as the songs on
this new album. The initial vision, mixing death metal and elements of dark
goth culture, finds here a balanced and coherent outcome. The lyrics, faithful
to tradition, reject the typical clichés of extreme metal to focus on the
elaboration of personal experiences: 'with Over&Over, we wanted to open a
window on psychological alienations based on real facts and events.'The album title is token from a sentence contained in The Cure ‘Hundred Years’ cover, last song of the album tracklist. It well describes the suffocating sense of nihilism and tragic desperation permeating the entire album mood.
Recorded at FearStudio, Dysfunction Studios and FalloutStudios by Giuseppe Bassi, Filippo Rambelli (Drown in Sulphur) and Fausto DeBellis (Vitriol, Revenience) and mixed/mastered by Rambelli, ‘OOOAO’ has been premiered by first single ‘Forecast’ with the related videoclip in March 2025.
You can find 2 singles on youtube:
https://youtu.be/MMZtF6Rg2nU?feature=shared
https://youtu.be/2PkplNcZ3Bw?feature=shared
https://theburningdogma.wixsite.com/thedogmaofficial/epk
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DO OR DIE – “RESURRECTION”
Format: Digital
EP-CDLabel: Independent Release
For fans of : Hatebreed, Merauder, Throwdown, Kublai Khan TX, Knocked Loose, Sepultura, Terror and so on…..
Tracklist:
01. Lust & Power
02. Alka
03. Resurrected
04. No Mercy
05. Trail of Tears
06. Mental Strength
DO OR DIE is a pioneer of the Belgian hardcore scene that was founded in 1999. Their main influences are the NYHC old-school scene, Hatebreed, Merauder, Sworn Enemy, Throwdown, mixed with more modern, metal-style parts.
The band released their first EP in 2000. This release was followed by non-stop touring in Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg and France. They established their agressive and modern sound signature in the next two full-length albums, ‘Heart Full of Pain’ (2001) and ‘The Meaning of Honor’ (2002), both released through I Scream Records label. These albums were massively defended on stage, with highlights such as Pressure Fest, Graspop Metal Meeting and Fury Fest.
The third full-length ‘Tradition’ was released in 2005 through Alveran Records. This album opened the doors of Germany, and DO OR DIE promoted it across Europe, on stages such as Dour Festival, With Full Force Festival, Pressure Fest. Three other studio albums were released from 2008 up to 2015, with supporting tours in European venues and festivals.
The band took a break but came back in early 2021 with a fresh load of musicians and former members centered around Chris, the remaining founding member, with the goal of making a new generation discover DO OR DIE. They toured Europe again in 2022 and 2023, playing their anthems on the stages of Hellfest, Dour Festival, Alcatraz.
With more than 20 years of shows around the globe and 6 studio albums, DO OR DIE has proven that Belgium can make great hardcore music. After being freshened with a whole new lineup, DO OR DIE has played around Europe and rocked some of the greatest metal festivals like Hellfest, Dour Festival or Alcatraz in 2023.
Now they come back with a blend of tradition and new influences, catchy, straight-to-the-point, brand new hardcore tracks. They plan to tour Europe again in 2025, playing again in main festivals and supporting international bands.
AEON
WINDS – “AN ODE TO THE MOUNTAINS”
Genre: Symphonic Black Metal
Label: Folter Records
Vertrieb: Alive
Vö: 12.06.2025
»An Ode To The Mountains« markiert eine bedeutende Wende in der Diskografie der slowakischen Black-Metal-Band AEON WINDS. Zusammen mit dem 2023 erschienen Vorgängeralbum »Night Sky Illuminations« setzt es die Trilogie der verwunschenen Berge fort. Dieses Konzeptalbum ist der Majestät der Karpaten gewidmet, verwoben mit den düsteren Aspekten der slowakischen Folklore.
Das in acht Kapitel unterteilte Opus »An Ode To The Mountains« ist allen Fans von Legenden wie Emperor, Negura Bunget und Limbonic Art gewidmet.
Gastmusiker von Bands wie Dødheimsgard, Ancient und Midnight Odyssey haben zu dem Album beigetragen. Produziert wurde es unter der Federführung von Musikern der rumänischen Band Dordeduh.
Ein atmosphärisch dichtes Meisterwerk episch-symphonischen Black Metals!
LP
Side A
1. Legends And Tales Of Old (04:34)
2. An Ode To The Mountains (06:00)
3. Devoured By Time And Long Forgotten (05:08)
4. Unyielding Citadel (07:58)
Side B
5. Lunar Ascension (08:47)
6. Molpír (09:59)
7. Woodland Labyrinths (10:00)
8. Fading Embers (02:14)
9. Opus Coronation (06:36) LP-Bonus
Total: 61:16
CD
9. Night Sky Illumination (06:08) CD-Bonus
Total: 60:48
Line-up
Svarthen – Vocals, Guitars, Bass and Keyboards
Skald – Guitars (lead) on tracks 5, 6, 9
Vorth – Drums
Odolen – Lyrics
Guest Musicians
Hupogrammos (Dordeduh, ex-Negura Bunget) – Vocals (additional) track 2
Aphazel (Ancient) – Vocals (additional) track 3
Vicotnik (Dødheimsgard, Ved Buens Ende) – Vocals (additional) track 4
Dis Pater (Midnight Odyssey) – Vocals (choirs) tracks 1, 2, 5, 6, 9
Igor Papán – Electric violin tracks 1, 5, 6
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MOTÖRHEAD präsentieren neue Single Und Video Für
“LEAVIN’ HERE” von “THE MANTICORE TAPES”
Motörhead veröffentlichen “Leavin’ Here”, die zweite Single und das dazugehörige Musikvideo vom kommenden Album “The Manticore Tapes”, das am 27. Juni erscheint. Das Musikvideo zu “Leavin’ Here” ist ein explosiv-wildes Mixed-Media-Erlebnis, das einzigartige Model-Charaktere und Szenenbilder mit Archivmaterial der Band kombiniert. “The Manticore Tapes” wurde ursprünglich 1976 aufgenommen und enthält bisher unveröffentlichte Aufnahmen von Motörheads klassischer “Three Amigos”-Besetzung.
1976, ein Jahr nach Gründung der Band, stand die bahnbrechende Besetzung von Motörhead fest. In der sogenannten "Three Amigos"-Ära von Motörhead schlossen sich Lemmy (Bass/Gesang), Fast Eddie Clarke (Gitarre) und Phil “Philthy Animal” Taylor (Schlagzeug) zusammen und begannen ihren außergewöhnlichen Weg an die Spitze der Hardrock-Elite.
Im August 1976 traf sich die Band im legendären Manticore Studio von Emerson, Lake and Palmer in Fulham, um zu proben und die neue Besetzung zu präsentieren. Dort nahmen sie zum allerersten Mal gemeinsam auf und jetzt, 49 Jahre später, ist dieses lange verschollene Band wieder aufgetaucht, entstaubt und in all seiner Pracht restauriert worden, um das 50-jährige Jubiläum der wegweisenden Hardrock-Band zu feiern.
“The Manticore Tapes” wird als Deluxe Expanded Bookpack mit einer Doppel-LP und einer 7”-Single, als Single-LP, auf CD sowie digital erhältlich sein.
Alle Einzelheiten zu den Veröffentlichungen der “The Manticore Tapes” gibt es weiter unten.
News und Updates unter www.iMotorhead.com
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
THE EDGE OF EXTREME
34 years doing what they always did, pushing their creation forward, with the precision of a scalpel, in the most raw, brutal, and sharp form they know.
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!
GROG Line-up:
Alexandre Ribeiro (Bass & Backing Vocals)
Pedro Pedra (Vocals)
Rolando Barros (Drums & Backing Vocals)
Ivo Martins (Guitars & Backing Vocals)
https://grogpt.bandcamp.com/
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Listen to 'Vitruvian Rays' album: https://push.fm/fl/sargassus-vitruvian-rays
Track list:
01. Spirit of Gravity
02. Carving the Veins of God
03. The Lone Idunn Grows in Shade
04. Judgement of the Four
05. Pahat veräjät
06. On the Shoulders of Atlas
07. Vitruvian Rays
08. Zealot
Vocal Production by Raging Cannon
Mix & Master by Joona Muistola @ HAW Studios
Cover art by Matias Stenman
Sargassus’ debut album ‘Vitruvian Rays’ is a compilation of the most aggressive and dark material the band has ever produced. The album leans considerably more towards post
black metal and blackened death metal than any of the previous releases, offering the
listener a heap of blast beats and gnarly dissonant riffs. Throughout the album there is also plenty of experimentation, resulting in bursts of chaos overlaid with groovier drum beats. Thematically the album represents a more unified front of the band. While ‘Vitruvian Rays’ isn’t a concept album per se, all of the songs are linked through similar themes and references to philosophy and religion, as well as occultism. The album delves deeper into humanity’s need to control the natural chaos that permeates all life.
The production process was more meticulous and ambitious than ever before, with a lot of thought and effort put into achieving the sound that would suit the aggression and
atmosphere of the album. The drums were recorded with Joona Muistola at HAW Studios where a considerable time was spent honing the perfect drum sounds for the album. Leskinen took it upon himself to take care of the guitar and bass production at his home studio. The vocal production took place at Raging Cannon’s studio with the help of Kimmo Jankkari. Finally, Joona Muistola also mixed and mastered the whole album at HAW Studios. In its entirety, ‘Vitruvian Rays’ presents the most unapologetic Sargassus to date and sets the course for the band’s future direction!
Watch official music video of the first single Spirit of Gravity: https://youtu.be/IZ4S5DrNBgs
Line-up:
Matias Rokio - Drums
Teemu Leskinen - Guitar
Matias Stenman - Vocals
Mertta Halonen – Bass
https://sargassus.com
https://www.facebook.com/sargassusband
The digital EP's release date is 20 June 2025.
https://hessian666.bandcamp.com/
The trio set out to create genre-free, beautiful, and melancholic music, drawing inspiration from 1980s The Cure-style gothic rock, 1990s and 2000s alternative and indie rock and pop, touches of Black Sabbath-inspired riffing, and the atmospheric indie sound of the 2020s à la Cigarettes After Sex.
The first release from this new musical chapter is the single YOU NEVER DIED – a delicate and deeply personal track dedicated to Jukka’s late aunt.
Listen to the single on music services : https://push.fm/fl/boneyardlily-youneverdied
Watch the lyric video : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dLnO644-LNk
The recording and production process also brought in a group of seasoned music professionals outside the core trio, including Janne Oinas (bass), Jere Saarainen (keyboards) Leo Kunnas (drums), Matias Koskimies (mixing), Matias Kiiveri (mastering) and Janne Saksa (studio & recording) each contributing their own strong signature to the project.
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Disfigured Human Mind presents a Noise Session specially recorded for this perverse split and which aims to cause serious psychological traumas where schizophrenic delusions will transport us to a filthy underworld where insanity has no limits nor follows rules.
Cadaver Panafernalicus invited his impure brother Laremy Wade from HTKY (How To Kick Yourself), to the recordings of this Noise Session where both extracted from their retarded minds the nefarious noises that will make you say: what a fuck, this is really unpleasant and terrible, what a waste of time listening to this shit. If that is what you feel the objective was achieved. Disfigured Human Mind intends to become increasingly chaotic and despicable so do not expect pleasant things or sympathy here, the noisy discomfort will be complete and musical hate continues absolute.
Potier is an extremely weird musician, poet and composer from the French anti-artistic underworld, where his origins prevail faithfully with a total lack of commitment to fitting into any specific style, here all what you see is primitive and genuin, inspired in his inhuman subconscious cruelity.
His uncontrollable personality with radical independence are the best way to describe what you will find in the extreme Noise Session that Potier presents us in this split and where we can be excommunicated by his surrealist unconscious mind where noise is perpetually exposed in revolt with pure hate and artistic filthyness.
This Split is a form of protest that manifests itself against all those who need to fit into pathetic herds that only serve to brainwash you, whether politically or religiously. Think for yourself, that's why you were born with a brain, so use it...
FUCK OFF ALL YOUR POLITIC AND RELIGION IDEOLOGIES AND FUCK YOU TOO...
DISFIGURED HUMAN MIND / POTIER - "NIHILISTIC NOISE HANGED IN AGONY WITH MISANTHROPIC MINIMALISM / HYPER CARGO"
Split
Cassette Limited to 50 copies
Improvised Anticultural Filthy and Inhuman Noise
Tracklist:
Side Abnormal
DISFIGURED HUMAN MIND
01 - Nihilistic Noise Hanged In Agony With Misanthropic Minimalism
Side Brutalized
POTIER
02 - Hyper Cargo
Art used in the cover drawed by Potier.
Layouts made by Leo Mora & Danihell Slaughter.
Promotional Videos made by Danihell Slaughter.
Release date July 31th 2025
Official Distribution by Hellstore Europe
The infamous Nihilistic Noises was recorded in the Netherlands and United States in June 2025.
Psychopathic delusions and social torments were extracted from the sewers of humanity in June 2025.
Noise produced at Junkie Noise Studios in the Netherlands in June 2025.
Noise mastered at Mortifying Noise Studios in the United States in June 2025.
Laremy Wade was the special guest for this Nihilistic Noise Session.
This noise session was recorded exclusively for the split with POTIER from France.
IMPROVISED NECRO NOISE VIOLENT GRINDCORE
DISFIGURED HUMAN MIND Line-Up:
Cadaver Panafernalicus (Bass & Agony Vokills)
Laremy Wade (Guitar & Delirious Vomits)
https://disfiguredhumanmind.bandcamp.com/
Hyper CARGO is a sort of chaotic Octopus with in her flesh million bribes of hard bop epileptic raw improvisations, this piece of musique crue is an hymn of a Filthy God, a Filthy God who destroy the shit merchandising culture, music IS the healing force if the universe, art is war, culture is a cunt.
Line-Up:
Michael Potier (Anti Artiste & Musique Brute Chaos)
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www.murder-records.eu
The album's first single, "RENUMERATION," is out now and available at the following location:
Thaumaturgic Veil is a metaphysical sonic construct, weaving intricate threads of human consciousness, vibrational frequency, and esoteric intent into a tapestry that transcends the boundaries of death metal. This work explores the interplay of awareness, magic, and the latent potential encoded within humanity’s neurocognitive framework.
Thaumaturgic Veil explores the interplay of consciousness, subconsciousness, and materiality, viewing existence as a binary system shaped by vibrational frequencies—the core medium molded by individual intent. These measurable waves connect the chaos of infinite potential to the order of the observable universe, reflecting ancient alchemy’s transformation of matter and awareness, akin to esoteric traditions and Thelema’s Great Work, uniting boundless Nuit and focused Hadit. Meditation and altered mental states enhance this, using frequencies to push perception and align with higher realities, as Crowley’s magick—change through intent—shapes the album’s structure.
The opening track ("Enûma Elish Ilū") introduces infinity as a recurring theme, its modal tones evoking Nuit’s expanse and microtonal shifts hinting at Hadit’s precision, tying into the album’s finite-eternal tension. Building on 2022’s 3rd Stage of Decay, this work intensifies with complex compositions: a primordial voice, heavy, growling guitars and bass conjure raw potential; relentless drums blast and propel it forward, while melodic leads and overtones pierce the dissonance, balancing distortion and clarity. Guttural yet ethereal, its sound design engages the auditory cortex, heightening awareness to match the album’s vision.
For enthusiasts of old-school death metal, Viogression delivers a raw, unrelenting sound steeped in the genre’s early ‘90s roots. Reviewers frequently liken their sludgy, thuggish heaviness to Obituary, noting a shared penchant for trudging, dissonant riffs, though Viogression infuses a Midwestern grit distinct from Florida’s swampy polish. Their technical ferocity and morbid atmospheres draw parallels to Death’s foundational aggression and Pestilence’s chaotic edge, as seen in comments praising their thrash-leaning debut Expound & Exhort. Fans of Morbid Saint’s cult intensity and Autopsy’s doom-drenched decay will find kinship in Viogression’s ability to meld intricate brutality with a haunting, unrefined vibe. Echoes of Possessed’s primal fury and Morbid Angel’s raw power further cement their appeal, making them a hidden gem for devotees of death metal’s formative, unpolished era.
Pre-order: https://viogressionofficial.bigcartel.com/product/thaumaturgic-veil
Track
Listing:
1. Enûma Elish Ilū
2. Jinx
3. Akhara Aakasa
4. Renumeration
5. Samsara Ananta
6. Travesty ov darkness
7. Heqet Saeculum
8. Pummeled
9. Amaranthine Kairos
10. Superposition
11. Buki’s dream*
12. Vulnus sclopetarium
13. Ouroboros Noesis
14. Eaten by flies
15. Aeternitas Aevum
16. As the light fades
17. Adrothia Akaru
18. Summon
19. Light harvester
Credits:
Produced by Viogression.
Engineered and mixed by Chris Djuricic.
Mastered by Dave Otero.
Vocals and guitar solos: Recorded at Belle City Sound by Chris Djuricic.
Drums and rhythm guitars: Recorded at Level3Studios, Mount Horeb, Wisconsin; produced by Erik Schultek.
Bass: Recorded at Cavern Entertainment by Nino Nienas.
Album cover artist: Diego Gedoz de Souza.
CD artist: Yan Sek.
Design: DGX Studios.
Guest vocals: Steve Wilson.
Guest guitar solo on "Vulnus Sclopetarium:" Chris Monroy.
Line-up:
Brian DeNeffe - Vocals
Lief Larson - Guitar
Johnathon Iberra - Guitar
Jason Hellman - Bass
Erik Schultek - Drums
Bio:
Formed in 1988, Viogression swiftly forged a formidable presence in the metal underground with three searing demos, paving the way for their critically lauded debut, Expound & Exhort (1990). This landmark release launched them onto a world tour, igniting stages alongside Death and Pestilence. Their second album, Passage (1994), released incomplete, led to a nine-year hiatus. Reborn in 2003, Viogression unleashed fresh material, culminating in the 2014 EP, A Pure Formality, which sparked the band’s comeback with electrifying festival performances. Defying 2020’s global turmoil, they delivered 3rd Stage of Decay, released worldwide in 2022 through Satanath Records and Moribund Records. Now, Viogression stands on the brink of their fourth album, Thaumaturgic Veil, set for Summer 2025, poised to unleash a cataclysmic new chapter in their storied legacy.
https://viogressionr.bandcamp.com/album/expound-and-exhort
WÉKERAS – „ DO WIRÓW, DO KRZYKÓW “
"Do wirów, do krzyków!" is the new album from the Sweden-based black metal entity Wékeras, set for release on 29 June 2025 via Pagan Records. This album delivers necromantic old-school black metal that is fast, aggressive, cold, eerie and atmospheric.
Formed in 2022 by Horreur, Vulgael, and JRMR, with Pitoperversor joining shortly after, Wékeras quickly established their presence. Following their independently released debut demo "Pochwała Cienia" in early 2023 (later re-released by Nigredo Records and Eastern Myth Records), the band has actively toured in Sweden, Germany, and France, including festival appearances and a mini-tour.
Wékeras draws inspiration from the Norwegian black metal scene, particularly early Burzum and Emperor, blended with influences from first-wave black metal and thrash acts like Bathory and Venom. Their lyrics delve into primitive magic, Slavic folklore, horror, and demonology.
"Do wirów, do krzyków!" features Horreur on guitar (also responsible for composition), Vulgael on bass, Pitoperversor on drums, and JRMR on vocals and lyrics. The album was recorded in 2024 in Årstaberg, Sweden, and mixed and mastered by Jimmy Lundberg. All artwork, logos, and layouts were created by JRMR.
Tracklist:
1. Bezdech
2. Urok
3. Niedola
4. Ohyda
5. Brzask
6. Zatracenie
7. Mogiła
Wékeras are:
JRMR: Vocals
Horreur: Guitar
Vulgael: Bass
Pitoperversor: Drums
https://wekeras.bandcamp.com/
The EP's first single, "SPIRAL DEGRADATION," is available now. Click below to stream on your platform of choice. https://linktr.ee/nefasband
FFO: Earlier works of Cephalic Carnage, Intronaut, and Gojira.
With seasoned experience across the technical, dissonant, and mathematical landscapes of metal, the band's sonic statement of malicious intent, Oblation ov Obliteration, is a unique offering composed of churning death metal inspired riffs; ever shifting grooves; monstrous howls, shrieks, and yells; and the sonic representations of the undoing of reality.
"With NEFAS, Rajan Davis and crew have crafted an eclectic array of both musical and vocal approaches, that push the boundaries of creativity and extremity further than most new bands these days; while still remaining at all times challenging, interesting and memorable. I’m super glad that Rajan finally has a proper, personal showcase of the impressive guitar/bass playing that earned him a spot playing live bass for GIGAN! Definitely listen to NEFAS as soon as ya can and enjoy!"- Eric Hersemann (GIGAN)
Track
Listing:
1. Xenomorphic
2. Spiral Degradation
3. Mindstream Transference
Pre-order: https://nefas.bandcamp.com/album/oblation-ov-obliteration
Credits:
Produced, engineered, and edited by Samur Khouja at Seahorse Sound Studios in Los Angeles, California.
Mixed and mastered by Erol Ulug at Bright Lights Studio.
All album art and layout: Moonroot Art.
Line-up:
Erik Burkhead-Fernandez - Vocals
Rusty Kennedy - Bass
Rajan Davis - Guitar
Alejandro Aranda - Drums
https://www.facebook.com/nefasmusic
Label: Rottweiler Records
Release date: June 20th 2025
Having announced themselves to the world with the powerful and well received single, 'Times Change Truth Does Not', back in January, Southern California thrashers Death Protocol are back with the next step along the road to their eagerly awaited full length debut album. The second single to be lifted from the upcoming album is the title track, 'Demonic Onslaught' - and it's another monstrous, melodic metal attack. Built upon the relentless, crisp riffs of David Estrada, the superb vocals of David Priest and the searing lead work of Nicholas Pelamati that glitters like cut diamonds over the intense, muscular powerhouse display below, 'Demonic Onslaught' is an instantly addictive song. Bringing to mind revered thrash legends like Metal Church, with its intense delivery, menacing spoken word section and memorable chorus this raises the anticipation for the album of the same name even higher.
Immerse yourself in the accomplished metal mastery of Death Protocol's 'Demonic Onslaught'!
Current Line up:
David Priest - Vocals
David Estrada - Guitars
Nicholas Pelamati - Lead Guitar
https://www.rottweilerrecords.com/
https://www.facebook.com/DeathProtocol
Swiss technical speed/thrashers ATOMIZATOR release their long-awaited debut “NUCLEAR BOOZE PATROL” on Witches Brew Records
Streaming: https://witchesbrewthrashes.bandcamp.com/album/nuclear-booze-patrol
Hailing from the toxic war-torn wastelands and neon-drenched retro-futuristic ruins of 2029, where the rain is acid, the slime is green, and the leather is studded, ATOMIZATOR first awoke from their cryogenic slumber in 2015. Their mission was simple: to contaminate the musical landscape with face-melting visions of red-hot lasers, sludge-covered highways, urban desolation and atomic liquor, without firing so much as a single warning shot.
Their first full-length debut album, "Nuclear Booze Patrol", was recorded in May 2023 at a secret bunker (REC Studio) in Geneva, Switzerland. Furiously pounding their way through the defenses - and eardrums- of the unsuspecting listener, ATOMIZATOR's sonic assault combines razor-sharp riffs, a pummeling rhythm section and a venomous vocal attack that delivers grimy, no-holds-barred, balls-to-the-wall thrash/speed metal with minimal frills and maximal might that is guaranteed to provoke severe whiplash, mental meltdown and a healthy dose of thermonuclear intoxication.
After almost 2 years it was finally released on Witches Brew Records in 2025.
When asked to describe their musical philosophy, the reply of the gasmask-clad, shotgun-wielding, molotov-sipping thrash commando was short and simple: "We strike with force."
You better not be sober.
https://www.facebook.com/AtomizatorThrash
Watch the music video to “Brennt” created in collaboration with Grupa 13 (Behemoth, Amon Amarth etc): https://www.nocleansinging.com/2025/06/11/an-ncs-video-premiere-myr-brennt/
"Brennt" offers a stark preview of MYR's forthcoming album, "Helvegen", showcasing the band's distinctive sound and thematic depth. "Helvegen" is the creation of Svartan and TZommer, two seasoned figures from the metal community. MYR delivers a sound that is both raw and melodic, drawing deeply from the wellspring of Scandinavian legends and the traditions of Northern black metal.
Based in Norway, MYR is more than just a band; it's an immersive experience into the dark and untamed spirit of Northern black metal. "Helvegen" is a haunting exploration of mysticism and darkness, invoking the brutal intensity of the Nordic wilderness. Fans of Satyricon, Bathory, and Dissection will find a kinship in MYR's sound. The album captures the unyielding force and mysticism of classic black metal, blended with a contemporary melodic sensibility.
"Helvegen" was mixed and mastered by the renowned Tore Stjerna at Necromorbus Studio in Sweden, known for his work with Watain, Mayhem, and Tribulation.
Track list:
1. December Coma
2. In Perpetum
3. Brennt
4. Røkkr
5. Saturnine Child
6. Naraka
7. Proch
8. Tungsten
9. Kaldr
MYR are:
Svartan - Guitars, Vocals
TZommer - Guitars
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London (UK) - Blackened Death Metallers, CULT BURIAL, will release COLLAPSE OF PATTERN, REVERENCE OF DUST, on September 5. Following two highly regarded albums, Cult Burial's forthcoming third release is unquestionably its finest work to date.
The album's first single, "COLLAPSE," will be released June 27 on all digital platforms. Album pre-orders will be available on the same day.
Collapse of Pattern, Reverence of Dust is a record about erosion — of structures, of certainty, of meaning. Across eight tracks, Cult Burial tears through the frameworks we cling to, carving out something that sits between aggression and despair, weight and absence. The music is dense and layered, yet unafraid of space; at times claustrophobic, at others stripped to bare wire and exposed edge.
Cult Burial's music is a confluence of black, death, and doom metal, characterized by dissonant guitar work, relentless drumming, and guttural vocals. Their compositions often explore themes of existentialism, decay, and the human psyche, creating a soundscape that is both oppressive and thought-provoking.
Despite being a relatively new entity, Cult Burial has garnered attention from various metal publications and blogs, earning praise for their authentic approach to extreme metal and their ability to evoke a profound emotional response through their music.
Track
Listing:
1. Vincula
2. Collapse
3. Aether
4. Mire
5, Enthrall
6. Beseech
7. Vestige
8. Seethe
Credits:
Mixed by Greg Dawson at BWC Studios.
Mastered by Brad Boatright at Audiosiege.
Artwork by Legerdemain.
Line-up:
Simon Langford - Music
César Moreira - Vocals
Bio:
Cult Burial is a blackened death metal band hailing from London, UK. Formed in 2020, the band has rapidly established itself as a formidable presence in the extreme metal scene, delivering a sound that melds the ferocity of death metal with the bleak atmospheres of doom and
black metal.
Discography:
Cult Burial (2020)
Reverie of the Malignant (2022)
https://www.facebook.com/cultburial/
First Single and video Release Date 6/13/2025 Premiers @ 6:66 am standard hell time : https://youtu.be/EN_zltAHcic
Born and raised on the streets of Long Beach, CA, Lance and Steve Harrison have been traveling and touring the world since 2006 thru 2021, totaling 16 years with the legendary thrash band HIRAX.
They have 2 EPs and 2 full length albums as well as a live album and DVD’s under their belts.
They’ve played and toured all over the world including Japan, South America, Mexico, Central America, and many other places.
Mike Vega joined HIRAX in 2014 and played with them until 2021 as well.
The HarXsoN band started after there was no more room in hell. In 2024 HarXsoN emerged back on the scene with metal and fire burning within their souls, and the riffs to Thrash Them All.
After a long search for a suitable vocalist, HARXSON members decided to share the vocal duties within their power trio. Steve became the lead singer and Lance is doing backing vocals.
Band Members:
Lance Harrison - Guitar / Back up Vocals
Mike Vega - Drums
Steve Harrison - Bass / Lead Vocals
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Italian death metal quartet SPIRITUAL DECEPTION has launched the official music video for their new single, "THE GATE UNSEEN." The song is the first new material heard from the band since last year's acclaimed full-length, SEMITAE MENTIS.
The band comments on the song, "With this track, we wanted to try something different—going for a more modern sound and letting our usual symphonic elements take a step back. Lyrically, it delves into the Great Filter theory, which is tied to the Fermi Paradox about the possibility of extraterrestrial life. We really focused on the songwriting to make it a fast, tight, and crushing song where the instruments do most of the talking."
SPIRITUAL DECEPTION teamed with Slam Worldwide to deliver the exclusive global premiere of the video for "The Gate Unseen."
Watch
now at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3lDzEIO1mzk
"The Gate Unseen" was produced by SPIRITUAL DECEPTION, recorded by Mirko Frontini, and mixed/mastered by Simone Pietroforte. Orchestration was done by Mirko Frontini. The video was directed by Maurizio del Piccolo at Moviedel Productions.
SPIRITUAL DECEPTION released their debut full-length album, Semitae Mentis, in February 2024 on Amputated Vein Records and Earache Records.
The album features guest contributions by Karl Sanders (Nile) and Luc Lemay (Gorguts). Order Semitae Mentis at https://spiritualdeception.bandcamp.com/album/semitae-mentis-2
SPIRITUAL DECEPTION is an atmospheric death metal band, with hints of technical and brutal death metal, active since 2016
The band has a deep connection with philosophy and owes its name to a theory from the Danish philosopher Søren Aabye Kierkegaard, which struck the composers’ minds: different human beings in the act of analyzing a particular circumstance, approach (inevitably) the situation with different points of view. Extending that fact to the ethics field hence that nothing can be defined as objective good or bad, true or false, as the judgment is deeply rooted in everyone’s own perspective. As a result, there is no objective truth, your soul is constantly deceived.
Since its birth, the band produced 3 EPs: Spiritual Deception (2018), Etemenanki (2019), and Oxymoron (2021), and the 2024 full-length, Semitae Mentis. Each release served to sharpen the band's sound towards a modern brand of death metal, with brutal guitar riffing and blasting drums, combined with melodic elements, which go from guitar harmonies to liturgical choirs and strings ensembles. The result of the combination of these elements is a sound that satisfies all kinds of listeners, from the brutal to the more sophisticated ones. This formula is enriched by the lyrics which are all about philosophy, astronomy, history, and literature. The band wants to spark an interest in all these themes together with the passion for music into the listener and, in order to achieve its goal, wants to deliver a complete product, well-finished from all the points of view: from the music and lyrics to the artwork and media contents.
Line-Up:
Mirko Frontini - Vocals & Guitar
Riccardo Maccarana - Lead Guitar
Manuel Del Giudice - Drums
Francesca Mancini - Session Bass
https://www.facebook.com/SpiritualDeception/
Wormholedeath
proudly welcomes Texas-based brutal death metal powerhouse CRUNGUS
to its roster for the release of their forthcoming album HOLLOW.
Emerging from the desolate plains of the Texas Panhandle, CRUNGUS brings a feral and invigorating presence to the extreme metal world. What began in 2021 as a humble two-man acoustic experiment quickly mutated into a monstrous five-piece force, armed with devastating riffs, thunderous drums, and an unrelenting DIY ethos.
Their sound fuses the raw intensity of brutal death metal with elements of blackened and doom-infused heaviness, delivering an overwhelming sonic assault that is as cathartic as it is merciless. With a reputation for face-melting live shows and razor-sharp songwriting, CRUNGUS continues to gain momentum in the underground metal scene.
Lyrically, Hollow delves deep into themes of inner torment, societal decay, and existential dread—channeling chaos into catharsis. It’s more than just an album; it's a statement.
Tracklist
Dead Tree
2. Hollow
3. The Fear
4. Collapsing
5. Undying Ritual
6. Shapeshifter
7. Abomination
8. Lost
9. Parasites
10. Massacre
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The band released the following statement about the album:
"Miseria aims to explore the vast uncaring nothingness and explore the dread of our futile existence. If you are looking for release or redemption you won’t find them here.
The album is unmistakably rooted in the Scandinavian black and death metal but delivers it with its own signature. It is crushing and suffocating but also melodic and solemn."
Miseria will be released on August 29. Consider yourself warned.
Track
Listing:
1. As Above So Below
2. Lamia
3. Delivered From Sin
4. Nadir (No Consent)
5. Spring Sleepwalker
6. A Seance
7. Mässa XCIV
8. Cycles
9. Unnamed Sorrow
Album Credits:
Recorded by Dejan Milenkovits & Filip Gäddnäs.
Mixed and produced by Dejan Milenkovits & Mathias Lodmalm.
Mastered by Dejan Milenkovits & Mathias Lodmalm.
Session drums by Filip Gäddnäs.
Additional vocals by Mathias Lodmalm.
Guest solo on “Lamia” by Robert Ahrling.
Guest solo on “Delivered From Sin” by Andreas Hedberg.
Album Artwork: Fernando Rojas B. (Abismo Black Arts).
Line-up:
Dejan Milenkovits - Vocals & Guitars
Martin Bermheden - Guitars
Andreas Holm - Bass
Joél Cirera – Drums
Bio:
Shadows is a blackened death metal band comprising members from both Germany and Sweden. Despite being a new addition to the music scene, the band features former members from notable acts such as Visceral Bleeding, The Berzerker, Enshrined and Ominous.
Shadows was established in 2021 by guitarist and vocalist Dejan Milenkovits as a solo project during the pandemic lockdown. What began as a recording of a handful of songs released in early 2022 quickly grew beyond its original intent. Consequently, Finnish session drummer Filip Gäddnäs was recruited to track drums and long-time friend and collaborator Mathias Lodmalm (Cemetary, Sundown) was invited to co-produce a full album.
The album was subsequently recorded during 2024. As the album continued to take shape, it became clear that Shadows had outgrown the confines of a solo project.
In early 2025, the band was expanded to include drummer Joél Cirera and guitarist Martin Bermheden, both of whom were former band members with Dejan Milenkovits from the disbanded death metal band Enshrined. The trio was finally joined by Andreas Holm on bass, completing the permanent lineup.
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The
melodic death metal outfit RE-ARMED from Finland’s
capital region returns with a brand new single FRAGMENTS OF TIME,
now streaming on all major platforms!
Staying true to their signature sound, the band delivers a heavy-hitting track filled with soaring melodies, crushing riffs, and a hint of groove. The result is a diverse and atmospheric piece of melodic death metal.
The band comments on the release:
"A versatile song layered with strong melodies and a touch of groove. The lyrics explore the concept of time — how we sometimes get stuck in the past or dream too much about the future, while life actually happens right here and now."
Fragments of Time is now available on Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube, and other major streaming services: https://push.fm/fl/rearmed-fragmentsoftime
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Finnish melodic death/doom metal band SERPENT GOD is set to release their debut album 'DENIAL' on October 10th 2025 via Inverse Records.
The second single 'oblivion' is released today and it's available on most streaming services: https://push.fm/fl/serpent-god-oblivion
Track list:
1. denial
2. beneath
3. repent
4. revelation
5. alive
6. sermon
7. oblivion
8. keyhole
9. void
Album cover by Heidi Hyvärinen
The band comments:
”Chase eternal serpent, fly high above the stars”
Not your standard power ballad. Oblivion is a dream-like hazy, a song with a heavy contrast from violent blast beat and aggressive screams. Some parts are almost psychedelic, it’s certainly a trip on its own, mixed highs and lows. There’s a strange, almost mystic feeling throughout the song. There’s couple of very memorable guitar leads and strong bass lines. “In silence the deaf hear their scream”
Biography:
Serpent God is a band formed 2023 in Iisalmi, Finland. The birth is heavily related to Se, josta ei puhuta -band’s writing process; lots of material were created that didn’t fit in the spectrum of Se, josta ei puhuta. In general, the material was more slow-paced and more eerie. However, the mentioned material was also way too good to be deleted, so therefore another output was needed, so Serpent God was born. Different branches grow from a tree with strong roots. Serpent God has its foundation in extreme metal, but there are also heavy influences from post-rock, doom and smaller splashes of more avantgarde sounds.
Listen to the first single 'repent': https://push.fm/fl/serpent-god-repent
Line-up:
Samu Männikkö - Vocals, guitars and keyboards
Juho-Pekka Lappalainen - Bass
Jimi Myöhänen - Drums
https://www.facebook.com/serpentgodband
MALHKEBRE - "TO THOSE WHO FORGED US"
Release
date :
Summer 2025
Genre : French Black Metal
Origin: Toulouse/France
Duration: 13:16
Label: Battlesk’rs Productions
Network Distributor: Ars Longa Vita Brevis
MALHKEBRE announces their return to the stage, after 5 years of silence, with HEXEKRATION RITES. During these black masses you will discover new tracks announcing the release of a 2-track EP during the summer, before the album at the end of the year!
A word that’s overused today in a Black Metal scene where some elements seem to have lost the sense of the values that once made this genre more than just a style of music.
A word that can, however, continue to be associated with a handful of honest bands, for whom Black Metal is not simply music but also a religious exaltation. Among them, MALHKEBRE is a name that needs no introduction. Active since 2002, the band is a spiritual vehicle for its singer/founder Eklezjas’Tik Berzerk, accompanied by his acolytes Shamaanik B. (drums) and S. Evangelista (guitars/bass).
After making their mark on the underground with their first two albums, « Revelation » (2014) and « Satanic Resistance » (2019), MALHKEBRE reawakened in 2023 with a tape featuring two tracks announcing a future album. As a prelude to this opus announced for the end of 2025, the EP “To Those Who Forged Us” is released, which presents a new side of MALHKEBRE: heavier, darker, more ritualistic and declamatory, “To Those Who Forged Us” is not only the announcement of a new era for the band, but a tribute to those who contributed to fueling the fire that burns in the heart and mind of MALHKEBRE. On the B-side, the judicious choice of a cover of “You Want It Darker” by Canadian poet Leonard Cohen is also a declaration of war in the face of those who had buried MALHKEBRE too soon.
Bearers of a Sacred Word made of pain, violence and resistance, MALHKEBRE is preparing to travel the European roads for the first time in a decade: “To Those Who Forged Us” sounds like the clamor of a tocsin calling the faithful to gather to listen, then to spread the Word. And thus allow the dark flame of MALHKEBRE to once again consume the souls of those who hear His call.
MALHKEBRE is announced for Prague Death Mass V in Czech Republic and also in Belgium at the Black Khaos Assault Festival .
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Format: Digitale CD
/ Fysieke CD
Label: Independent Release
For fans of : Sepultura, Machine Head, Hatebreed, Slayer and the like…..
Tracklist:
01 No Regrets
02 Urban Guerilla
03 Spiritual Butcher
04 Hard Life
05 Purge
06 Shitface
07 GFY
08 Failed to Resist
09 Denial
INHERITED. A name that may not ring a bell, but this young band (founded in 2022) managed to win the Dutch Metal Battle competition in 2024, which earned them a spot at Wacken Open Air. After that, things went quickly for these young guys, two of whom have a well-known surname: Lucas Camonier and Marvin Wesdorp. And yes, Lucas is the son of Ronald Camonier(known from Polluted Inheritance and now Klaïton)and Marvin is a son of Erwin Wesdorp (known from Polluted Inheritance and now Klaïton).
After a few singles, here is the debut long player of this new and young band from Zeeuws-Vlaanderen (Netherlands).
Not only is Inherited a young band in terms of formation, but the members are also young talents from the Netherlands. Midas and Neill are both 16, Marvin is 17, Jamie is 18 and Lucas is 21. Despite their age, their musicality is exceptional, and they show a mastery on their instruments that is comparable to that of seasoned veterans. Their sound is a refined fusion of old-school thrash/groove metal with a contemporary edge.
The band will be seen and heard at various locations in 2025, including Dynamo Metal Fest(NL)and at a number of clubshows.
Inherited Is:
Jamie Versprille: Vocals
Neill Ray: Drums
Marvin Wesdorp: Guitar
Lucas Camonier: Bassguitar
Midas Giele: Guitar
https://www.facebook.com/InheritedOfficialNL/
IMPERIALIST - “PRIME “
Genre
:
black metal with thrash and death metal influences
For fans of : Dissection, Emperor, Valdrin, Vektor, Frozen Dawn, Abigor, Immortal
Line up
Sergio Soto - Vocals/Lead Guitar
Bryant Quinones - Lead Guitar
Rod Quinones - Drums
Joshua Alvarez - Bass
Artwork by Eliran Kantor
Mixed and mastered by Dan Swano
Recorded by Charles Elliott
Track listing
1. Starstorm
2. Beneath The Sands Of Titan
3. Depravity Beheld
4. I A.M.
5. Heavens Sunder
6. Final Hours
7. Union Of The Swarm
8. Nocturnal Eon
9. A Ghost Abandoned
Release date - September 5th, 2025
"Prime" is the long awaited follow-up album to 2021's "Zenith" and Imperialist have only spent the years honing their craft while keeping the death-touched sci-fi black metal sound intact. The songs are tighter and more intricate than ever before, reinforced further with thrash metal elements, and they showcase the darkness and menace displayed on the previous EP but also the maturity in songwriting, allowing piercing leads and shards of melodies and to shimmer through and liven up the proceedings lest they get too bereft of earthly feelings. Mixed and mastered by Dan Swano, the sound is kept clear and sharp, ensuring that no facets of their throbbing, undulating music are lost in the process. The sci-fi obsession too has been taken to the next level here, with none other than Eliran Kantor bringing their vision to life via a staggering two-panel artwork. The music oozes passion and dedication at every level, and every listen will prove to be a testament to that. This could very well be the best Imperialist album till date and given their faultless discography till date, that is saying something.
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“Erase
and Replace” rips through the illusion of modern progress with razor-sharp
riffs, venomous vocals, and dystopian fury. It’s a no-holds-barred assault on
digital mind control, conformity, and the slow erasure of humanity in the face
of soulless automation. Fusing insane speed and aggression with groove-laden
mid-tempos and razor-edged melodies, the track is both a sonic onslaught
and a warning cry from the digital void.
The video — edited by Tomi Niemelä, with footage provided by Thrashing Madness — captures Bloodride’s raw live energy, transporting the viewer straight to the heart of their onstage chaos.
With Deafening, Bloodride continues their relentless mission to deliver unapologetic, old-school-infused thrash with a cutting-edge edge, and “Erase and Replace” sets the tone with unrelenting power.
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Finnish Industrial Metal band ALFA PENTATONIK (Formed in 2002 as Pentatonik) released a new single and music video 'KONE YSKII' from their forthcoming GAMMA II EP which is set to be unleased on July 18th 2025 via Inverse Records.
Watch Kone yskii music video: https://youtu.be/F5pejWNypr8
Track list:
01. Lisäajalla
02. Tuomiopäivän tanssi
03. Kone yskii
04. Kuunnelkaa
05. Illuusio elämästä
Cover art by JP Immonen
The band comments:
"The video single 'Kone yskii' is one of the band's most 'pop' songs, and we joke that it could be an 'Eurovision' entry. In this catchy song, we follow humankind's last survivor: a cyborg who has forgotten what it means to be human."
Alfa Pentatonik (formerly Pentatonik) plays heavy Finnish industrial metal. Formed in the early 2000s, the band has released two albums and numerous other releases. The band returned in 2022 with a new name and singles. They are now releasing a sequel to their latest "Gamma I" EP. The new release is called Gamma II.
The band's mastermind is JP Immonen (Walhalla, Aria of Sorrow, Iron Frost), who plays all the instruments, writes the songs, and handles production. The second member of the band is Janne Partanen (Hautajaisyö, Verilehto, Marraskuun Lapset, Paavalin Harhat), who writes the lyrics and sings. 'Gamma II' continues in the same vein as its predecessor. Hard and heavy guitars are mixed with dark vocals and almost dance beats. Sami Lindqvist joins the release to play guitar solos and backing vocals. Harri Hytönen from 'Gamma I' also plays a few guitar solos. Dystopian samples from an interview with Yrjö Kallinen (1971) are the icing on the cake for this new Finnish industrial metal/industrial thrash metal release.
Listen to Kone yskii single on streaming services: https://push.fm/fl/alfa-pentatonik-kone
Release date: 4th of July 2025
A new force rises from the bloody depths of the Amsterdam underground… Their moniker is BLOED, an acronym for “Belzebub Lacht Om Elke Dood”, loosely translated as “Beelzebub Laughs at Every Death.”
Their debut release is titled ‘t Regent’ and is a worship sermon of old school metal, from a time where death and black metal where still one and the same: morbid. Expect raw and intense war metal terrorism filled with deranged vocal proklamations and chaotic riffing assaults, devoid of any subtleties. This piece of blasphemous filth will appear on de Pankraker Records, and will see the light during their festival the 4th of July.
Track list
Alarmtoestand 666
SBO
Messias van Wanstaltige Deen
Sexkrieg
Alkoholisch Visioen
More info
The songs can be played in radio shows from June 23th.
The band is open for interviews immediately.
About De Pankraker Records
De Pankraker was born in the depths of the underground, a rebellious radio program that delved into a cluster of metal sub-genres known for their daring sonic and visual transgressions. By 2022, it had expanded its reach with a magazine, and in 2023, it emerged from the shadows with its own festival. In 2024, we proudly unveiled De Pankraker Records, delving even deeper into the abyss with a distro and label.
We're all about serving up dishes that are cold and old-school. No fancy stuff, no technicalities, and definitely no triggered drums. Metal for demons!!
https://depankraker.be/pages/label
DEATHBLOW are back and ferocious as ever with the release of another ripping EP! Open Season will be released June 16 on Sewer Mouth Records. The EP will be available on CD, vinyl, cassette, and digital formats!
The four-track Open Season EP is a scathing commentary aimed at the heart of the belligerent American Empire and its war machinery. Combining their classic thrash metal sound with an unrelenting crossover punk-infused gut punch, the EP is guaranteed to get the blood boiling!
Track
Listing:
1. Open Season
2. Deny, Defend, Dispose
3. Tormentor
4. Never Again
Digital Pre-order: https://deathblow1.bandcamp.com/album/open-season
Cassette, vinyl, and CD pre-orders coming soon!
Credits:
Recorded at Archive Recordings with Wes Johnson.
Artwork by Emil Rousse.
Line-up:
Holton Grossl - Guitars/Vocals
Adam Kelly - Guitars
Paul LaChica - Bass
Rob Larson - Drums
https://www.facebook.com/deathblowofficial
This 6-track release captures the band at their most intense and refined, both musically and production-wise. The EP format was chosen with an intention to channel something savage and fast yet the atmosphere and groove were not omitted, these are still hymns indeed.
BEYOND
MORTAL DREAMS are ready to take you into the wastelands and ignite the
fires of Death Metal devastation once again.
The title of the upcoming six-song EP is no coincidence: Devastation Hymns. The band has chosen the extended play format to unleash its most savage material to date—musically and sonically. No other band explores bestial savagery and heaviness at such bulldozing and monumentally majestic levels like BEYOND MORTAL DREAMS.
Devastation Hymns surges powerfully, regardless of the pace, and devastates. The thrilling dynamics and megaton energy of each song never fade, never blur. And so, BEYOND MORTAL DREAMS deliver a thunderously dense, fierce record with some extraordinary, steel-melting grooves. The guitar work of Pahl Hodgson and Jamie Whyte is second to none. METAL.
With two albums and an EP under their belts, BEYOND MORTAL DREAMS have now reached a position where they are expanding on formulas they forged over the years—and they do it in the best possible way, as they keep pushing forward. A notable addition to their ranks, Henry Inglis – session drums, has propelled the new material into another scourging plane.
The EP, true to the band's tradition, comes with a rendition of FORBIDDEN’s track Forbidden Evil. The vocal performance by Pahl Hodgson leaves a mark—his vocal diversity is stunning.
We've said it before: BEYOND MORTAL DREAMS are Australia’s best-kept secret. Devastation Hymns is here to break another part of the chain.
Spread the Hymns. Many thanks for your time and attention. Jan - Lavadome
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For the old fans of the band this new song will not be a surprise at all. For those who don't know them but have ROTTING CHRIST, DARK TRANQUILITY and CRADLE OF FILTH as part of their favorite bands, "Immortal Rites", as well as the entire album due out on June 13th, will be a must listen!
Pre-order "Songs From The Restless Oblivion": https://t.ly/7Bn5e
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Genre: Symphonic Black MetalLabel: Folter Records
Vertrieb: Alive
Vö: 12.06.2025
»An Ode To The Mountains« markiert eine bedeutende Wende in der Diskografie der slowakischen Black-Metal-Band AEON WINDS. Zusammen mit dem 2023 erschienen Vorgängeralbum »Night Sky Illuminations« setzt es die Trilogie der verwunschenen Berge fort. Dieses Konzeptalbum ist der Majestät der Karpaten gewidmet, verwoben mit den düsteren Aspekten der slowakischen Folklore.
Das in acht Kapitel unterteilte Opus »An Ode To The Mountains« ist allen Fans von Legenden wie Emperor, Negura Bunget und Limbonic Art gewidmet.
Gastmusiker von Bands wie Dødheimsgard, Ancient und Midnight Odyssey haben zu dem Album beigetragen. Produziert wurde es unter der Federführung von Musikern der rumänischen Band Dordeduh.
Ein atmosphärisch dichtes Meisterwerk episch-symphonischen Black Metals!
LP
Side A
1. Legends And Tales Of Old (04:34)
2. An Ode To The Mountains (06:00)
3. Devoured By Time And Long Forgotten (05:08)
4. Unyielding Citadel (07:58)
Side B
5. Lunar Ascension (08:47)
6. Molpír (09:59)
7. Woodland Labyrinths (10:00)
8. Fading Embers (02:14)
9. Opus Coronation (06:36) LP-Bonus
Total: 61:16
CD
9. Night Sky Illumination (06:08) CD-Bonus
Total: 60:48
Line-up
Svarthen – Vocals, Guitars, Bass and Keyboards
Skald – Guitars (lead) on tracks 5, 6, 9
Vorth – Drums
Odolen – Lyrics
Guest Musicians
Hupogrammos (Dordeduh, ex-Negura Bunget) – Vocals (additional) track 2
Aphazel (Ancient) – Vocals (additional) track 3
Vicotnik (Dødheimsgard, Ved Buens Ende) – Vocals (additional) track 4
Dis Pater (Midnight Odyssey) – Vocals (choirs) tracks 1, 2, 5, 6, 9
Igor Papán – Electric violin tracks 1, 5, 6
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MOTÖRHEAD präsentieren neue Single Und Video Für
“LEAVIN’ HERE” von “THE MANTICORE TAPES”Motörhead veröffentlichen “Leavin’ Here”, die zweite Single und das dazugehörige Musikvideo vom kommenden Album “The Manticore Tapes”, das am 27. Juni erscheint. Das Musikvideo zu “Leavin’ Here” ist ein explosiv-wildes Mixed-Media-Erlebnis, das einzigartige Model-Charaktere und Szenenbilder mit Archivmaterial der Band kombiniert. “The Manticore Tapes” wurde ursprünglich 1976 aufgenommen und enthält bisher unveröffentlichte Aufnahmen von Motörheads klassischer “Three Amigos”-Besetzung.
1976, ein Jahr nach Gründung der Band, stand die bahnbrechende Besetzung von Motörhead fest. In der sogenannten "Three Amigos"-Ära von Motörhead schlossen sich Lemmy (Bass/Gesang), Fast Eddie Clarke (Gitarre) und Phil “Philthy Animal” Taylor (Schlagzeug) zusammen und begannen ihren außergewöhnlichen Weg an die Spitze der Hardrock-Elite.
Im August 1976 traf sich die Band im legendären Manticore Studio von Emerson, Lake and Palmer in Fulham, um zu proben und die neue Besetzung zu präsentieren. Dort nahmen sie zum allerersten Mal gemeinsam auf und jetzt, 49 Jahre später, ist dieses lange verschollene Band wieder aufgetaucht, entstaubt und in all seiner Pracht restauriert worden, um das 50-jährige Jubiläum der wegweisenden Hardrock-Band zu feiern.
“The Manticore Tapes” wird als Deluxe Expanded Bookpack mit einer Doppel-LP und einer 7”-Single, als Single-LP, auf CD sowie digital erhältlich sein.
Alle Einzelheiten zu den Veröffentlichungen der “The Manticore Tapes” gibt es weiter unten.
News und Updates unter www.iMotorhead.com
CD
Limited edition of 300 copiesCassette 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
THE EDGE OF EXTREME
34 years doing what they always did, pushing their creation forward, with the precision of a scalpel, in the most raw, brutal, and sharp form they know.
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!
GROG Line-up:
Alexandre Ribeiro (Bass & Backing Vocals)
Pedro Pedra (Vocals)
Rolando Barros (Drums & Backing Vocals)
Ivo Martins (Guitars & Backing Vocals)
https://grogpt.bandcamp.com/
www.murder-records.eu
Listen to 'Vitruvian Rays' album: https://push.fm/fl/sargassus-vitruvian-rays
Track list:01. Spirit of Gravity
02. Carving the Veins of God
03. The Lone Idunn Grows in Shade
04. Judgement of the Four
05. Pahat veräjät
06. On the Shoulders of Atlas
07. Vitruvian Rays
08. Zealot
Vocal Production by Raging Cannon
Mix & Master by Joona Muistola @ HAW Studios
Cover art by Matias Stenman
Sargassus’ debut album ‘Vitruvian Rays’ is a compilation of the most aggressive and dark material the band has ever produced. The album leans considerably more towards post
black metal and blackened death metal than any of the previous releases, offering the
listener a heap of blast beats and gnarly dissonant riffs. Throughout the album there is also plenty of experimentation, resulting in bursts of chaos overlaid with groovier drum beats. Thematically the album represents a more unified front of the band. While ‘Vitruvian Rays’ isn’t a concept album per se, all of the songs are linked through similar themes and references to philosophy and religion, as well as occultism. The album delves deeper into humanity’s need to control the natural chaos that permeates all life.
The production process was more meticulous and ambitious than ever before, with a lot of thought and effort put into achieving the sound that would suit the aggression and
atmosphere of the album. The drums were recorded with Joona Muistola at HAW Studios where a considerable time was spent honing the perfect drum sounds for the album. Leskinen took it upon himself to take care of the guitar and bass production at his home studio. The vocal production took place at Raging Cannon’s studio with the help of Kimmo Jankkari. Finally, Joona Muistola also mixed and mastered the whole album at HAW Studios. In its entirety, ‘Vitruvian Rays’ presents the most unapologetic Sargassus to date and sets the course for the band’s future direction!
Watch official music video of the first single Spirit of Gravity: https://youtu.be/IZ4S5DrNBgs
Line-up:
Matias Rokio - Drums
Teemu Leskinen - Guitar
Matias Stenman - Vocals
Mertta Halonen – Bass
https://sargassus.com
https://www.facebook.com/sargassusband
The digital EP's release date is 20 June 2025.
https://hessian666.bandcamp.com/
The trio set out to create genre-free, beautiful, and melancholic music, drawing inspiration from 1980s The Cure-style gothic rock, 1990s and 2000s alternative and indie rock and pop, touches of Black Sabbath-inspired riffing, and the atmospheric indie sound of the 2020s à la Cigarettes After Sex.
The first release from this new musical chapter is the single YOU NEVER DIED – a delicate and deeply personal track dedicated to Jukka’s late aunt.
Listen to the single on music services : https://push.fm/fl/boneyardlily-youneverdied
Watch the lyric video : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dLnO644-LNk
The recording and production process also brought in a group of seasoned music professionals outside the core trio, including Janne Oinas (bass), Jere Saarainen (keyboards) Leo Kunnas (drums), Matias Koskimies (mixing), Matias Kiiveri (mastering) and Janne Saksa (studio & recording) each contributing their own strong signature to the project.
https://www.facebook.com/boneyardlily
Disfigured Human Mind presents a Noise Session specially recorded for this perverse split and which aims to cause serious psychological traumas where schizophrenic delusions will transport us to a filthy underworld where insanity has no limits nor follows rules.
Cadaver Panafernalicus invited his impure brother Laremy Wade from HTKY (How To Kick Yourself), to the recordings of this Noise Session where both extracted from their retarded minds the nefarious noises that will make you say: what a fuck, this is really unpleasant and terrible, what a waste of time listening to this shit. If that is what you feel the objective was achieved. Disfigured Human Mind intends to become increasingly chaotic and despicable so do not expect pleasant things or sympathy here, the noisy discomfort will be complete and musical hate continues absolute.
Potier is an extremely weird musician, poet and composer from the French anti-artistic underworld, where his origins prevail faithfully with a total lack of commitment to fitting into any specific style, here all what you see is primitive and genuin, inspired in his inhuman subconscious cruelity.
His uncontrollable personality with radical independence are the best way to describe what you will find in the extreme Noise Session that Potier presents us in this split and where we can be excommunicated by his surrealist unconscious mind where noise is perpetually exposed in revolt with pure hate and artistic filthyness.
This Split is a form of protest that manifests itself against all those who need to fit into pathetic herds that only serve to brainwash you, whether politically or religiously. Think for yourself, that's why you were born with a brain, so use it...
FUCK OFF ALL YOUR POLITIC AND RELIGION IDEOLOGIES AND FUCK YOU TOO...
DISFIGURED HUMAN MIND / POTIER - "NIHILISTIC NOISE HANGED IN AGONY WITH MISANTHROPIC MINIMALISM / HYPER CARGO"
Split
Cassette Limited to 50 copiesImprovised Anticultural Filthy and Inhuman Noise
Tracklist:
Side Abnormal
DISFIGURED HUMAN MIND
01 - Nihilistic Noise Hanged In Agony With Misanthropic Minimalism
Side Brutalized
POTIER
02 - Hyper Cargo
Art used in the cover drawed by Potier.
Layouts made by Leo Mora & Danihell Slaughter.
Promotional Videos made by Danihell Slaughter.
Release date July 31th 2025
Official Distribution by Hellstore Europe
The infamous Nihilistic Noises was recorded in the Netherlands and United States in June 2025.
Psychopathic delusions and social torments were extracted from the sewers of humanity in June 2025.
Noise produced at Junkie Noise Studios in the Netherlands in June 2025.
Noise mastered at Mortifying Noise Studios in the United States in June 2025.
Laremy Wade was the special guest for this Nihilistic Noise Session.
This noise session was recorded exclusively for the split with POTIER from France.
IMPROVISED NECRO NOISE VIOLENT GRINDCORE
DISFIGURED HUMAN MIND Line-Up:
Cadaver Panafernalicus (Bass & Agony Vokills)
Laremy Wade (Guitar & Delirious Vomits)
https://disfiguredhumanmind.bandcamp.com/
Hyper CARGO is a sort of chaotic Octopus with in her flesh million bribes of hard bop epileptic raw improvisations, this piece of musique crue is an hymn of a Filthy God, a Filthy God who destroy the shit merchandising culture, music IS the healing force if the universe, art is war, culture is a cunt.
Line-Up:
Michael Potier (Anti Artiste & Musique Brute Chaos)
https://www.facebook.com/southernsoundclash
https://www.facebook.com/gutsandblood
www.murder-records.eu
The album's first single, "RENUMERATION," is out now and available at the following location:
Thaumaturgic Veil is a metaphysical sonic construct, weaving intricate threads of human consciousness, vibrational frequency, and esoteric intent into a tapestry that transcends the boundaries of death metal. This work explores the interplay of awareness, magic, and the latent potential encoded within humanity’s neurocognitive framework.
Thaumaturgic Veil explores the interplay of consciousness, subconsciousness, and materiality, viewing existence as a binary system shaped by vibrational frequencies—the core medium molded by individual intent. These measurable waves connect the chaos of infinite potential to the order of the observable universe, reflecting ancient alchemy’s transformation of matter and awareness, akin to esoteric traditions and Thelema’s Great Work, uniting boundless Nuit and focused Hadit. Meditation and altered mental states enhance this, using frequencies to push perception and align with higher realities, as Crowley’s magick—change through intent—shapes the album’s structure.
The opening track ("Enûma Elish Ilū") introduces infinity as a recurring theme, its modal tones evoking Nuit’s expanse and microtonal shifts hinting at Hadit’s precision, tying into the album’s finite-eternal tension. Building on 2022’s 3rd Stage of Decay, this work intensifies with complex compositions: a primordial voice, heavy, growling guitars and bass conjure raw potential; relentless drums blast and propel it forward, while melodic leads and overtones pierce the dissonance, balancing distortion and clarity. Guttural yet ethereal, its sound design engages the auditory cortex, heightening awareness to match the album’s vision.
For enthusiasts of old-school death metal, Viogression delivers a raw, unrelenting sound steeped in the genre’s early ‘90s roots. Reviewers frequently liken their sludgy, thuggish heaviness to Obituary, noting a shared penchant for trudging, dissonant riffs, though Viogression infuses a Midwestern grit distinct from Florida’s swampy polish. Their technical ferocity and morbid atmospheres draw parallels to Death’s foundational aggression and Pestilence’s chaotic edge, as seen in comments praising their thrash-leaning debut Expound & Exhort. Fans of Morbid Saint’s cult intensity and Autopsy’s doom-drenched decay will find kinship in Viogression’s ability to meld intricate brutality with a haunting, unrefined vibe. Echoes of Possessed’s primal fury and Morbid Angel’s raw power further cement their appeal, making them a hidden gem for devotees of death metal’s formative, unpolished era.
Pre-order: https://viogressionofficial.bigcartel.com/product/thaumaturgic-veil
Track
Listing:1. Enûma Elish Ilū
2. Jinx
3. Akhara Aakasa
4. Renumeration
5. Samsara Ananta
6. Travesty ov darkness
7. Heqet Saeculum
8. Pummeled
9. Amaranthine Kairos
10. Superposition
11. Buki’s dream*
12. Vulnus sclopetarium
13. Ouroboros Noesis
14. Eaten by flies
15. Aeternitas Aevum
16. As the light fades
17. Adrothia Akaru
18. Summon
19. Light harvester
Credits:
Produced by Viogression.
Engineered and mixed by Chris Djuricic.
Mastered by Dave Otero.
Vocals and guitar solos: Recorded at Belle City Sound by Chris Djuricic.
Drums and rhythm guitars: Recorded at Level3Studios, Mount Horeb, Wisconsin; produced by Erik Schultek.
Bass: Recorded at Cavern Entertainment by Nino Nienas.
Album cover artist: Diego Gedoz de Souza.
CD artist: Yan Sek.
Design: DGX Studios.
Guest vocals: Steve Wilson.
Guest guitar solo on "Vulnus Sclopetarium:" Chris Monroy.
Line-up:
Brian DeNeffe - Vocals
Lief Larson - Guitar
Johnathon Iberra - Guitar
Jason Hellman - Bass
Erik Schultek - Drums
Bio:
Formed in 1988, Viogression swiftly forged a formidable presence in the metal underground with three searing demos, paving the way for their critically lauded debut, Expound & Exhort (1990). This landmark release launched them onto a world tour, igniting stages alongside Death and Pestilence. Their second album, Passage (1994), released incomplete, led to a nine-year hiatus. Reborn in 2003, Viogression unleashed fresh material, culminating in the 2014 EP, A Pure Formality, which sparked the band’s comeback with electrifying festival performances. Defying 2020’s global turmoil, they delivered 3rd Stage of Decay, released worldwide in 2022 through Satanath Records and Moribund Records. Now, Viogression stands on the brink of their fourth album, Thaumaturgic Veil, set for Summer 2025, poised to unleash a cataclysmic new chapter in their storied legacy.
https://viogressionr.bandcamp.com/album/expound-and-exhort
WÉKERAS – „ DO WIRÓW, DO KRZYKÓW “
"Do wirów, do krzyków!" is the new album from the Sweden-based black metal entity Wékeras, set for release on 29 June 2025 via Pagan Records. This album delivers necromantic old-school black metal that is fast, aggressive, cold, eerie and atmospheric.
Formed in 2022 by Horreur, Vulgael, and JRMR, with Pitoperversor joining shortly after, Wékeras quickly established their presence. Following their independently released debut demo "Pochwała Cienia" in early 2023 (later re-released by Nigredo Records and Eastern Myth Records), the band has actively toured in Sweden, Germany, and France, including festival appearances and a mini-tour.
Wékeras draws inspiration from the Norwegian black metal scene, particularly early Burzum and Emperor, blended with influences from first-wave black metal and thrash acts like Bathory and Venom. Their lyrics delve into primitive magic, Slavic folklore, horror, and demonology.
"Do wirów, do krzyków!" features Horreur on guitar (also responsible for composition), Vulgael on bass, Pitoperversor on drums, and JRMR on vocals and lyrics. The album was recorded in 2024 in Årstaberg, Sweden, and mixed and mastered by Jimmy Lundberg. All artwork, logos, and layouts were created by JRMR.
Tracklist:1. Bezdech
2. Urok
3. Niedola
4. Ohyda
5. Brzask
6. Zatracenie
7. Mogiła
Wékeras are:
JRMR: Vocals
Horreur: Guitar
Vulgael: Bass
Pitoperversor: Drums
https://wekeras.bandcamp.com/
The EP's first single, "SPIRAL DEGRADATION," is available now. Click below to stream on your platform of choice. https://linktr.ee/nefasband
FFO: Earlier works of Cephalic Carnage, Intronaut, and Gojira.
With seasoned experience across the technical, dissonant, and mathematical landscapes of metal, the band's sonic statement of malicious intent, Oblation ov Obliteration, is a unique offering composed of churning death metal inspired riffs; ever shifting grooves; monstrous howls, shrieks, and yells; and the sonic representations of the undoing of reality.
"With NEFAS, Rajan Davis and crew have crafted an eclectic array of both musical and vocal approaches, that push the boundaries of creativity and extremity further than most new bands these days; while still remaining at all times challenging, interesting and memorable. I’m super glad that Rajan finally has a proper, personal showcase of the impressive guitar/bass playing that earned him a spot playing live bass for GIGAN! Definitely listen to NEFAS as soon as ya can and enjoy!"- Eric Hersemann (GIGAN)
Track
Listing:1. Xenomorphic
2. Spiral Degradation
3. Mindstream Transference
Pre-order: https://nefas.bandcamp.com/album/oblation-ov-obliteration
Credits:
Produced, engineered, and edited by Samur Khouja at Seahorse Sound Studios in Los Angeles, California.
Mixed and mastered by Erol Ulug at Bright Lights Studio.
All album art and layout: Moonroot Art.
Line-up:
Erik Burkhead-Fernandez - Vocals
Rusty Kennedy - Bass
Rajan Davis - Guitar
Alejandro Aranda - Drums
https://www.facebook.com/nefasmusic
Label: Rottweiler RecordsRelease date: June 20th 2025
Having announced themselves to the world with the powerful and well received single, 'Times Change Truth Does Not', back in January, Southern California thrashers Death Protocol are back with the next step along the road to their eagerly awaited full length debut album. The second single to be lifted from the upcoming album is the title track, 'Demonic Onslaught' - and it's another monstrous, melodic metal attack. Built upon the relentless, crisp riffs of David Estrada, the superb vocals of David Priest and the searing lead work of Nicholas Pelamati that glitters like cut diamonds over the intense, muscular powerhouse display below, 'Demonic Onslaught' is an instantly addictive song. Bringing to mind revered thrash legends like Metal Church, with its intense delivery, menacing spoken word section and memorable chorus this raises the anticipation for the album of the same name even higher.
Immerse yourself in the accomplished metal mastery of Death Protocol's 'Demonic Onslaught'!
Current Line up:
David Priest - Vocals
David Estrada - Guitars
Nicholas Pelamati - Lead Guitar
https://www.rottweilerrecords.com/
https://www.facebook.com/DeathProtocol
Swiss technical speed/thrashers ATOMIZATOR release their long-awaited debut “NUCLEAR BOOZE PATROL” on Witches Brew Records
Streaming: https://witchesbrewthrashes.bandcamp.com/album/nuclear-booze-patrol
Hailing from the toxic war-torn wastelands and neon-drenched retro-futuristic ruins of 2029, where the rain is acid, the slime is green, and the leather is studded, ATOMIZATOR first awoke from their cryogenic slumber in 2015. Their mission was simple: to contaminate the musical landscape with face-melting visions of red-hot lasers, sludge-covered highways, urban desolation and atomic liquor, without firing so much as a single warning shot.
Their first full-length debut album, "Nuclear Booze Patrol", was recorded in May 2023 at a secret bunker (REC Studio) in Geneva, Switzerland. Furiously pounding their way through the defenses - and eardrums- of the unsuspecting listener, ATOMIZATOR's sonic assault combines razor-sharp riffs, a pummeling rhythm section and a venomous vocal attack that delivers grimy, no-holds-barred, balls-to-the-wall thrash/speed metal with minimal frills and maximal might that is guaranteed to provoke severe whiplash, mental meltdown and a healthy dose of thermonuclear intoxication.
After almost 2 years it was finally released on Witches Brew Records in 2025.
When asked to describe their musical philosophy, the reply of the gasmask-clad, shotgun-wielding, molotov-sipping thrash commando was short and simple: "We strike with force."
You better not be sober.
https://www.facebook.com/AtomizatorThrash
Watch the music video to “Brennt” created in collaboration with Grupa 13 (Behemoth, Amon Amarth etc): https://www.nocleansinging.com/2025/06/11/an-ncs-video-premiere-myr-brennt/
"Brennt" offers a stark preview of MYR's forthcoming album, "Helvegen", showcasing the band's distinctive sound and thematic depth. "Helvegen" is the creation of Svartan and TZommer, two seasoned figures from the metal community. MYR delivers a sound that is both raw and melodic, drawing deeply from the wellspring of Scandinavian legends and the traditions of Northern black metal.
Based in Norway, MYR is more than just a band; it's an immersive experience into the dark and untamed spirit of Northern black metal. "Helvegen" is a haunting exploration of mysticism and darkness, invoking the brutal intensity of the Nordic wilderness. Fans of Satyricon, Bathory, and Dissection will find a kinship in MYR's sound. The album captures the unyielding force and mysticism of classic black metal, blended with a contemporary melodic sensibility.
"Helvegen" was mixed and mastered by the renowned Tore Stjerna at Necromorbus Studio in Sweden, known for his work with Watain, Mayhem, and Tribulation.
Track list: 1. December Coma
2. In Perpetum
3. Brennt
4. Røkkr
5. Saturnine Child
6. Naraka
7. Proch
8. Tungsten
9. Kaldr
MYR are:
Svartan - Guitars, Vocals
TZommer - Guitars
https://www.facebook.com/myrnorge
London (UK) - Blackened Death Metallers, CULT BURIAL, will release COLLAPSE OF PATTERN, REVERENCE OF DUST, on September 5. Following two highly regarded albums, Cult Burial's forthcoming third release is unquestionably its finest work to date.
The album's first single, "COLLAPSE," will be released June 27 on all digital platforms. Album pre-orders will be available on the same day.
Collapse of Pattern, Reverence of Dust is a record about erosion — of structures, of certainty, of meaning. Across eight tracks, Cult Burial tears through the frameworks we cling to, carving out something that sits between aggression and despair, weight and absence. The music is dense and layered, yet unafraid of space; at times claustrophobic, at others stripped to bare wire and exposed edge.
Cult Burial's music is a confluence of black, death, and doom metal, characterized by dissonant guitar work, relentless drumming, and guttural vocals. Their compositions often explore themes of existentialism, decay, and the human psyche, creating a soundscape that is both oppressive and thought-provoking.
Despite being a relatively new entity, Cult Burial has garnered attention from various metal publications and blogs, earning praise for their authentic approach to extreme metal and their ability to evoke a profound emotional response through their music.
Track
Listing:1. Vincula
2. Collapse
3. Aether
4. Mire
5, Enthrall
6. Beseech
7. Vestige
8. Seethe
Credits:
Mixed by Greg Dawson at BWC Studios.
Mastered by Brad Boatright at Audiosiege.
Artwork by Legerdemain.
Line-up:
Simon Langford - Music
César Moreira - Vocals
Bio:
Cult Burial is a blackened death metal band hailing from London, UK. Formed in 2020, the band has rapidly established itself as a formidable presence in the extreme metal scene, delivering a sound that melds the ferocity of death metal with the bleak atmospheres of doom and
black metal.
Discography:
Cult Burial (2020)
Reverie of the Malignant (2022)
https://www.facebook.com/cultburial/
First Single and video Release Date 6/13/2025 Premiers @ 6:66 am standard hell time : https://youtu.be/EN_zltAHcic
Born and raised on the streets of Long Beach, CA, Lance and Steve Harrison have been traveling and touring the world since 2006 thru 2021, totaling 16 years with the legendary thrash band HIRAX.
They have 2 EPs and 2 full length albums as well as a live album and DVD’s under their belts.
They’ve played and toured all over the world including Japan, South America, Mexico, Central America, and many other places.
Mike Vega joined HIRAX in 2014 and played with them until 2021 as well.
The HarXsoN band started after there was no more room in hell. In 2024 HarXsoN emerged back on the scene with metal and fire burning within their souls, and the riffs to Thrash Them All.
After a long search for a suitable vocalist, HARXSON members decided to share the vocal duties within their power trio. Steve became the lead singer and Lance is doing backing vocals.
Band Members:
Lance Harrison - Guitar / Back up Vocals
Mike Vega - Drums
Steve Harrison - Bass / Lead Vocals
www.Harxson.com
https://www.facebook.com/HARXSON
Italian death metal quartet SPIRITUAL DECEPTION has launched the official music video for their new single, "THE GATE UNSEEN." The song is the first new material heard from the band since last year's acclaimed full-length, SEMITAE MENTIS.
The band comments on the song, "With this track, we wanted to try something different—going for a more modern sound and letting our usual symphonic elements take a step back. Lyrically, it delves into the Great Filter theory, which is tied to the Fermi Paradox about the possibility of extraterrestrial life. We really focused on the songwriting to make it a fast, tight, and crushing song where the instruments do most of the talking."
SPIRITUAL DECEPTION teamed with Slam Worldwide to deliver the exclusive global premiere of the video for "The Gate Unseen."
Watch
now at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3lDzEIO1mzk"The Gate Unseen" was produced by SPIRITUAL DECEPTION, recorded by Mirko Frontini, and mixed/mastered by Simone Pietroforte. Orchestration was done by Mirko Frontini. The video was directed by Maurizio del Piccolo at Moviedel Productions.
SPIRITUAL DECEPTION released their debut full-length album, Semitae Mentis, in February 2024 on Amputated Vein Records and Earache Records.
The album features guest contributions by Karl Sanders (Nile) and Luc Lemay (Gorguts). Order Semitae Mentis at https://spiritualdeception.bandcamp.com/album/semitae-mentis-2
SPIRITUAL DECEPTION is an atmospheric death metal band, with hints of technical and brutal death metal, active since 2016
The band has a deep connection with philosophy and owes its name to a theory from the Danish philosopher Søren Aabye Kierkegaard, which struck the composers’ minds: different human beings in the act of analyzing a particular circumstance, approach (inevitably) the situation with different points of view. Extending that fact to the ethics field hence that nothing can be defined as objective good or bad, true or false, as the judgment is deeply rooted in everyone’s own perspective. As a result, there is no objective truth, your soul is constantly deceived.
Since its birth, the band produced 3 EPs: Spiritual Deception (2018), Etemenanki (2019), and Oxymoron (2021), and the 2024 full-length, Semitae Mentis. Each release served to sharpen the band's sound towards a modern brand of death metal, with brutal guitar riffing and blasting drums, combined with melodic elements, which go from guitar harmonies to liturgical choirs and strings ensembles. The result of the combination of these elements is a sound that satisfies all kinds of listeners, from the brutal to the more sophisticated ones. This formula is enriched by the lyrics which are all about philosophy, astronomy, history, and literature. The band wants to spark an interest in all these themes together with the passion for music into the listener and, in order to achieve its goal, wants to deliver a complete product, well-finished from all the points of view: from the music and lyrics to the artwork and media contents.
Line-Up:
Mirko Frontini - Vocals & Guitar
Riccardo Maccarana - Lead Guitar
Manuel Del Giudice - Drums
Francesca Mancini - Session Bass
https://www.facebook.com/SpiritualDeception/
Wormholedeath
proudly welcomes Texas-based brutal death metal powerhouse CRUNGUS
to its roster for the release of their forthcoming album HOLLOW.Emerging from the desolate plains of the Texas Panhandle, CRUNGUS brings a feral and invigorating presence to the extreme metal world. What began in 2021 as a humble two-man acoustic experiment quickly mutated into a monstrous five-piece force, armed with devastating riffs, thunderous drums, and an unrelenting DIY ethos.
Their sound fuses the raw intensity of brutal death metal with elements of blackened and doom-infused heaviness, delivering an overwhelming sonic assault that is as cathartic as it is merciless. With a reputation for face-melting live shows and razor-sharp songwriting, CRUNGUS continues to gain momentum in the underground metal scene.
Lyrically, Hollow delves deep into themes of inner torment, societal decay, and existential dread—channeling chaos into catharsis. It’s more than just an album; it's a statement.
Tracklist
Dead Tree
2. Hollow
3. The Fear
4. Collapsing
5. Undying Ritual
6. Shapeshifter
7. Abomination
8. Lost
9. Parasites
10. Massacre
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The band released the following statement about the album:
"Miseria aims to explore the vast uncaring nothingness and explore the dread of our futile existence. If you are looking for release or redemption you won’t find them here.
The album is unmistakably rooted in the Scandinavian black and death metal but delivers it with its own signature. It is crushing and suffocating but also melodic and solemn."
Miseria will be released on August 29. Consider yourself warned.
Track
Listing:1. As Above So Below
2. Lamia
3. Delivered From Sin
4. Nadir (No Consent)
5. Spring Sleepwalker
6. A Seance
7. Mässa XCIV
8. Cycles
9. Unnamed Sorrow
Album Credits:
Recorded by Dejan Milenkovits & Filip Gäddnäs.
Mixed and produced by Dejan Milenkovits & Mathias Lodmalm.
Mastered by Dejan Milenkovits & Mathias Lodmalm.
Session drums by Filip Gäddnäs.
Additional vocals by Mathias Lodmalm.
Guest solo on “Lamia” by Robert Ahrling.
Guest solo on “Delivered From Sin” by Andreas Hedberg.
Album Artwork: Fernando Rojas B. (Abismo Black Arts).
Line-up:
Dejan Milenkovits - Vocals & Guitars
Martin Bermheden - Guitars
Andreas Holm - Bass
Joél Cirera – Drums
Bio:
Shadows is a blackened death metal band comprising members from both Germany and Sweden. Despite being a new addition to the music scene, the band features former members from notable acts such as Visceral Bleeding, The Berzerker, Enshrined and Ominous.
Shadows was established in 2021 by guitarist and vocalist Dejan Milenkovits as a solo project during the pandemic lockdown. What began as a recording of a handful of songs released in early 2022 quickly grew beyond its original intent. Consequently, Finnish session drummer Filip Gäddnäs was recruited to track drums and long-time friend and collaborator Mathias Lodmalm (Cemetary, Sundown) was invited to co-produce a full album.
The album was subsequently recorded during 2024. As the album continued to take shape, it became clear that Shadows had outgrown the confines of a solo project.
In early 2025, the band was expanded to include drummer Joél Cirera and guitarist Martin Bermheden, both of whom were former band members with Dejan Milenkovits from the disbanded death metal band Enshrined. The trio was finally joined by Andreas Holm on bass, completing the permanent lineup.
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The
melodic death metal outfit RE-ARMED from Finland’s
capital region returns with a brand new single FRAGMENTS OF TIME,
now streaming on all major platforms!Staying true to their signature sound, the band delivers a heavy-hitting track filled with soaring melodies, crushing riffs, and a hint of groove. The result is a diverse and atmospheric piece of melodic death metal.
The band comments on the release:
"A versatile song layered with strong melodies and a touch of groove. The lyrics explore the concept of time — how we sometimes get stuck in the past or dream too much about the future, while life actually happens right here and now."
Fragments of Time is now available on Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube, and other major streaming services: https://push.fm/fl/rearmed-fragmentsoftime
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Finnish melodic death/doom metal band SERPENT GOD is set to release their debut album 'DENIAL' on October 10th 2025 via Inverse Records.
The second single 'oblivion' is released today and it's available on most streaming services: https://push.fm/fl/serpent-god-oblivion
Track list:1. denial
2. beneath
3. repent
4. revelation
5. alive
6. sermon
7. oblivion
8. keyhole
9. void
Album cover by Heidi Hyvärinen
The band comments:
”Chase eternal serpent, fly high above the stars”
Not your standard power ballad. Oblivion is a dream-like hazy, a song with a heavy contrast from violent blast beat and aggressive screams. Some parts are almost psychedelic, it’s certainly a trip on its own, mixed highs and lows. There’s a strange, almost mystic feeling throughout the song. There’s couple of very memorable guitar leads and strong bass lines. “In silence the deaf hear their scream”
Biography:
Serpent God is a band formed 2023 in Iisalmi, Finland. The birth is heavily related to Se, josta ei puhuta -band’s writing process; lots of material were created that didn’t fit in the spectrum of Se, josta ei puhuta. In general, the material was more slow-paced and more eerie. However, the mentioned material was also way too good to be deleted, so therefore another output was needed, so Serpent God was born. Different branches grow from a tree with strong roots. Serpent God has its foundation in extreme metal, but there are also heavy influences from post-rock, doom and smaller splashes of more avantgarde sounds.
Listen to the first single 'repent': https://push.fm/fl/serpent-god-repent
Line-up:
Samu Männikkö - Vocals, guitars and keyboards
Juho-Pekka Lappalainen - Bass
Jimi Myöhänen - Drums
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MALHKEBRE - "TO THOSE WHO FORGED US"
Release
date :
Summer 2025Genre : French Black Metal
Origin: Toulouse/France
Duration: 13:16
Label: Battlesk’rs Productions
Network Distributor: Ars Longa Vita Brevis
MALHKEBRE announces their return to the stage, after 5 years of silence, with HEXEKRATION RITES. During these black masses you will discover new tracks announcing the release of a 2-track EP during the summer, before the album at the end of the year!
A word that’s overused today in a Black Metal scene where some elements seem to have lost the sense of the values that once made this genre more than just a style of music.
A word that can, however, continue to be associated with a handful of honest bands, for whom Black Metal is not simply music but also a religious exaltation. Among them, MALHKEBRE is a name that needs no introduction. Active since 2002, the band is a spiritual vehicle for its singer/founder Eklezjas’Tik Berzerk, accompanied by his acolytes Shamaanik B. (drums) and S. Evangelista (guitars/bass).
After making their mark on the underground with their first two albums, « Revelation » (2014) and « Satanic Resistance » (2019), MALHKEBRE reawakened in 2023 with a tape featuring two tracks announcing a future album. As a prelude to this opus announced for the end of 2025, the EP “To Those Who Forged Us” is released, which presents a new side of MALHKEBRE: heavier, darker, more ritualistic and declamatory, “To Those Who Forged Us” is not only the announcement of a new era for the band, but a tribute to those who contributed to fueling the fire that burns in the heart and mind of MALHKEBRE. On the B-side, the judicious choice of a cover of “You Want It Darker” by Canadian poet Leonard Cohen is also a declaration of war in the face of those who had buried MALHKEBRE too soon.
Bearers of a Sacred Word made of pain, violence and resistance, MALHKEBRE is preparing to travel the European roads for the first time in a decade: “To Those Who Forged Us” sounds like the clamor of a tocsin calling the faithful to gather to listen, then to spread the Word. And thus allow the dark flame of MALHKEBRE to once again consume the souls of those who hear His call.
MALHKEBRE is announced for Prague Death Mass V in Czech Republic and also in Belgium at the Black Khaos Assault Festival .
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Format: Digitale CD
/ Fysieke CDLabel: Independent Release
For fans of : Sepultura, Machine Head, Hatebreed, Slayer and the like…..
Tracklist:
01 No Regrets
02 Urban Guerilla
03 Spiritual Butcher
04 Hard Life
05 Purge
06 Shitface
07 GFY
08 Failed to Resist
09 Denial
INHERITED. A name that may not ring a bell, but this young band (founded in 2022) managed to win the Dutch Metal Battle competition in 2024, which earned them a spot at Wacken Open Air. After that, things went quickly for these young guys, two of whom have a well-known surname: Lucas Camonier and Marvin Wesdorp. And yes, Lucas is the son of Ronald Camonier(known from Polluted Inheritance and now Klaïton)and Marvin is a son of Erwin Wesdorp (known from Polluted Inheritance and now Klaïton).
After a few singles, here is the debut long player of this new and young band from Zeeuws-Vlaanderen (Netherlands).
Not only is Inherited a young band in terms of formation, but the members are also young talents from the Netherlands. Midas and Neill are both 16, Marvin is 17, Jamie is 18 and Lucas is 21. Despite their age, their musicality is exceptional, and they show a mastery on their instruments that is comparable to that of seasoned veterans. Their sound is a refined fusion of old-school thrash/groove metal with a contemporary edge.
The band will be seen and heard at various locations in 2025, including Dynamo Metal Fest(NL)and at a number of clubshows.
Inherited Is:
Jamie Versprille: Vocals
Neill Ray: Drums
Marvin Wesdorp: Guitar
Lucas Camonier: Bassguitar
Midas Giele: Guitar
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IMPERIALIST - “PRIME “
Genre
:
black metal with thrash and death metal influencesFor fans of : Dissection, Emperor, Valdrin, Vektor, Frozen Dawn, Abigor, Immortal
Line up
Sergio Soto - Vocals/Lead Guitar
Bryant Quinones - Lead Guitar
Rod Quinones - Drums
Joshua Alvarez - Bass
Artwork by Eliran Kantor
Mixed and mastered by Dan Swano
Recorded by Charles Elliott
Track listing
1. Starstorm
2. Beneath The Sands Of Titan
3. Depravity Beheld
4. I A.M.
5. Heavens Sunder
6. Final Hours
7. Union Of The Swarm
8. Nocturnal Eon
9. A Ghost Abandoned
Release date - September 5th, 2025
"Prime" is the long awaited follow-up album to 2021's "Zenith" and Imperialist have only spent the years honing their craft while keeping the death-touched sci-fi black metal sound intact. The songs are tighter and more intricate than ever before, reinforced further with thrash metal elements, and they showcase the darkness and menace displayed on the previous EP but also the maturity in songwriting, allowing piercing leads and shards of melodies and to shimmer through and liven up the proceedings lest they get too bereft of earthly feelings. Mixed and mastered by Dan Swano, the sound is kept clear and sharp, ensuring that no facets of their throbbing, undulating music are lost in the process. The sci-fi obsession too has been taken to the next level here, with none other than Eliran Kantor bringing their vision to life via a staggering two-panel artwork. The music oozes passion and dedication at every level, and every listen will prove to be a testament to that. This could very well be the best Imperialist album till date and given their faultless discography till date, that is saying something.
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“Erase
and Replace” rips through the illusion of modern progress with razor-sharp
riffs, venomous vocals, and dystopian fury. It’s a no-holds-barred assault on
digital mind control, conformity, and the slow erasure of humanity in the face
of soulless automation. Fusing insane speed and aggression with groove-laden
mid-tempos and razor-edged melodies, the track is both a sonic onslaught
and a warning cry from the digital void.The video — edited by Tomi Niemelä, with footage provided by Thrashing Madness — captures Bloodride’s raw live energy, transporting the viewer straight to the heart of their onstage chaos.
With Deafening, Bloodride continues their relentless mission to deliver unapologetic, old-school-infused thrash with a cutting-edge edge, and “Erase and Replace” sets the tone with unrelenting power.
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Finnish Industrial Metal band ALFA PENTATONIK (Formed in 2002 as Pentatonik) released a new single and music video 'KONE YSKII' from their forthcoming GAMMA II EP which is set to be unleased on July 18th 2025 via Inverse Records.
Watch Kone yskii music video: https://youtu.be/F5pejWNypr8 Track list:
01. Lisäajalla
02. Tuomiopäivän tanssi
03. Kone yskii
04. Kuunnelkaa
05. Illuusio elämästä
Cover art by JP Immonen
The band comments:
"The video single 'Kone yskii' is one of the band's most 'pop' songs, and we joke that it could be an 'Eurovision' entry. In this catchy song, we follow humankind's last survivor: a cyborg who has forgotten what it means to be human."
Alfa Pentatonik (formerly Pentatonik) plays heavy Finnish industrial metal. Formed in the early 2000s, the band has released two albums and numerous other releases. The band returned in 2022 with a new name and singles. They are now releasing a sequel to their latest "Gamma I" EP. The new release is called Gamma II.
The band's mastermind is JP Immonen (Walhalla, Aria of Sorrow, Iron Frost), who plays all the instruments, writes the songs, and handles production. The second member of the band is Janne Partanen (Hautajaisyö, Verilehto, Marraskuun Lapset, Paavalin Harhat), who writes the lyrics and sings. 'Gamma II' continues in the same vein as its predecessor. Hard and heavy guitars are mixed with dark vocals and almost dance beats. Sami Lindqvist joins the release to play guitar solos and backing vocals. Harri Hytönen from 'Gamma I' also plays a few guitar solos. Dystopian samples from an interview with Yrjö Kallinen (1971) are the icing on the cake for this new Finnish industrial metal/industrial thrash metal release.
Listen to Kone yskii single on streaming services: https://push.fm/fl/alfa-pentatonik-kone
Release date: 4th of July 2025
A new force rises from the bloody depths of the Amsterdam underground… Their moniker is BLOED, an acronym for “Belzebub Lacht Om Elke Dood”, loosely translated as “Beelzebub Laughs at Every Death.”
Their debut release is titled ‘t Regent’ and is a worship sermon of old school metal, from a time where death and black metal where still one and the same: morbid. Expect raw and intense war metal terrorism filled with deranged vocal proklamations and chaotic riffing assaults, devoid of any subtleties. This piece of blasphemous filth will appear on de Pankraker Records, and will see the light during their festival the 4th of July.
Track listAlarmtoestand 666
SBO
Messias van Wanstaltige Deen
Sexkrieg
Alkoholisch Visioen
More info
The songs can be played in radio shows from June 23th.
The band is open for interviews immediately.
About De Pankraker Records
De Pankraker was born in the depths of the underground, a rebellious radio program that delved into a cluster of metal sub-genres known for their daring sonic and visual transgressions. By 2022, it had expanded its reach with a magazine, and in 2023, it emerged from the shadows with its own festival. In 2024, we proudly unveiled De Pankraker Records, delving even deeper into the abyss with a distro and label.
We're all about serving up dishes that are cold and old-school. No fancy stuff, no technicalities, and definitely no triggered drums. Metal for demons!!
https://depankraker.be/pages/label
DEATHBLOW are back and ferocious as ever with the release of another ripping EP! Open Season will be released June 16 on Sewer Mouth Records. The EP will be available on CD, vinyl, cassette, and digital formats!
The four-track Open Season EP is a scathing commentary aimed at the heart of the belligerent American Empire and its war machinery. Combining their classic thrash metal sound with an unrelenting crossover punk-infused gut punch, the EP is guaranteed to get the blood boiling!
Track
Listing:1. Open Season
2. Deny, Defend, Dispose
3. Tormentor
4. Never Again
Digital Pre-order: https://deathblow1.bandcamp.com/album/open-season
Cassette, vinyl, and CD pre-orders coming soon!
Credits:
Recorded at Archive Recordings with Wes Johnson.
Artwork by Emil Rousse.
Line-up:
Holton Grossl - Guitars/Vocals
Adam Kelly - Guitars
Paul LaChica - Bass
Rob Larson - Drums
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This 6-track release captures the band at their most intense and refined, both musically and production-wise. The EP format was chosen with an intention to channel something savage and fast yet the atmosphere and groove were not omitted, these are still hymns indeed.
BEYOND
MORTAL DREAMS are ready to take you into the wastelands and ignite the
fires of Death Metal devastation once again.The title of the upcoming six-song EP is no coincidence: Devastation Hymns. The band has chosen the extended play format to unleash its most savage material to date—musically and sonically. No other band explores bestial savagery and heaviness at such bulldozing and monumentally majestic levels like BEYOND MORTAL DREAMS.
Devastation Hymns surges powerfully, regardless of the pace, and devastates. The thrilling dynamics and megaton energy of each song never fade, never blur. And so, BEYOND MORTAL DREAMS deliver a thunderously dense, fierce record with some extraordinary, steel-melting grooves. The guitar work of Pahl Hodgson and Jamie Whyte is second to none. METAL.
With two albums and an EP under their belts, BEYOND MORTAL DREAMS have now reached a position where they are expanding on formulas they forged over the years—and they do it in the best possible way, as they keep pushing forward. A notable addition to their ranks, Henry Inglis – session drums, has propelled the new material into another scourging plane.
The EP, true to the band's tradition, comes with a rendition of FORBIDDEN’s track Forbidden Evil. The vocal performance by Pahl Hodgson leaves a mark—his vocal diversity is stunning.
We've said it before: BEYOND MORTAL DREAMS are Australia’s best-kept secret. Devastation Hymns is here to break another part of the chain.
Spread the Hymns. Many thanks for your time and attention. Jan - Lavadome
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JFor the old fans of the band this new song will not be a surprise at all. For those who don't know them but have ROTTING CHRIST, DARK TRANQUILITY and CRADLE OF FILTH as part of their favorite bands, "Immortal Rites", as well as the entire album due out on June 13th, will be a must listen!
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NEWS 8.6.2025
Hi
everybody,Petr from Parat Productions, Czech Republic, here. Last
month PAŘÁT PRODUCTIONS released 3 new titles. In all cases these are ‘my’ heart recordings of my favourite Czech bands. First time on CD, first time on vinyl, re-release on digipak after 20 years. I believe you will find these releases interesting. Thank you for your time and support!!!
SIX DEGREES OF SEPARATION (melodic metal)
Triotus, Tricephalus And Tribadism /20th Anniversary Edition – digipak/
Music and more info on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TtOl96Apuqc&t=2225s
BLOODY OBSESSION (old school death metal)
Husaria /black vinyl/
Music and more info on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ha1SzhDVWF8&t=15s
DISSOLVING OF PRODIGY (doom/death)
Zlodejska svetelka /standard jewel box/
Music and more info on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EJKrFppXUrk
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SLOWLY WE ROT #25 is now available for pre-order!
(Underground attitude and contents, English written, A4 format, black/white, glossy)
all orders come with free compilation CDs, stickers, flyers and download codes!
Featuring interviews with:A.Deception
Brodequin
Commoner
Darkened Nocturn Slaughtercult
Dead Born Vision
Demoniac
Exorcism
Frostmorner
Grave Altar
Gravered
Grima
Helpless Agony
High Inquisition Woe
Horoh
I Sorg
Iotunn
Necrowretch
Nocturnus AD
Seth
Telluric Necro-Parasites
Thrasherwolf
To Violently Vomit
Waldruine
+ articles:
"In Their Own Words" - bands introducing their own tracks featured on the compilation CD included with the magazine.
"Topic Of The Issue" - this time it's all about liberty: what, why, how
"Demonstrating Hell" - recommendations of recently released demos, it doesn't get more underground than this!
+ reviews
+ free compilation CD
Get in touch if interested in our mutually advantageous distribution deals or to discuss features in the next issue (Autumn 2025)!
Slowly We Rot #26 already in works and scheduled for a Autumn 2025 release!
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Metalcore stalwarts, AGE OF RUIN, have released "THE GHOSTS WE CARRY," the second single from forthcoming album, NOTHINGMAN, on all digital platforms and as an official music video! The track embodies classic Age of Ruin metalcore riffing with a brutally heavy breakdown chorus sing-along. A b-side, non-album track, "Reflections," accompanies the release of the new single.
FFO: In Flames, Soilwork, Killswitch Engage, and Gojira.
The music video for "The Ghosts We Carry," produced by Pablo Van Winkle, is available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ZnI3p-w8Ek
Stream the b-side track, "Reflections," on Spotify and Bandcamp.
Nothingman, Age of Ruin’s forthcoming album, is a collection of 10 songs that cuts a path to the heart with harmony and angst that others would be naïve not to mimic. The band sacrificed blood and sweat for two years to expel Nothingman. Age of Ruin began the recording process in October of 2023, and after nine months of tracking on location in Richmond, VA, at the Bakery Studio, in Washington, DC, at Ivakota Studio, and at the Riff Dojo in Takoma Park, MD, (the record was produced by Mike Schleibaum of Darkest Hour), Nothingman was complete. This is the biggest, most richly woven tapestry from the band yet, and the time to unleash it is near.
In 2023 and 2024, Age of Ruin did some precursory promotion of Nothingman’s material, traveling up and down the east coast, dousing nonbelievers with their fire, with such acts as Black Flag, Madball, Jimmy’s Chicken Shack, and Anvil. Yes, that Anvil.
Ripping guitars, unforgivably brutal drums, bass sounds that have shaken the underworld, and screeching vocals are just the beginning of this incarnation of a true headbanger's incantation. What we saw unearthed back in 1998 has now grown. The road worn warriors of the AoRmy have forced enough breakdowns to overwhelm any AAA mechanic, with miles on the highway ahead.
Their punk and metal roots hold firm, and their thrash tendencies are on full display as this towering presence of a band branches out over new tonal terrain and soundscape; reminding all who fall under its shadow, that the light shining through is a new dawn in the Age of Ruin. Nothingman will be celebrated in all formats and on all streaming platforms on October 17.
Track
Listing:1. The Fixation
2. Heavy is the Crown
3. Lost in Shadows
4. The Traveler
5. Nothingman
6. An Awakening
7. The Ghosts We Carry
8. Promise Me
9. Bleed for Better Days
10. Lovesong
Credits:
"The Ghosts We Carry" artwork by Chris Smith of Grey Aria Design.
Produced by Mike Schleibaum / The Riff Dojo.
Mixed and mastered by Will Beasley / The Bakery.
Original artwork, Oil on Canvas titled "Forest Mother" by Zack Dunn.
Line-up:
Benjamin Swan - vocals
Christopher Fleming - bass
Daniel Fleming - guitar
Hendrik Osinga - drums
Casey Flanagan - guitar
Bio:
The exact location of the dawn of man has been a constant subject of debate. Some say it was Prometheus delivering fire, some say it was Franklin discovering electricity, most people say it’s when Lars met James…but everyone agrees: those were simply precursors. Throughout the age of enlightenment, the renaissance, the reformation era and beyond, mortals have tried to make sense of mankind's meaning on earth.
Most archaeologists believe that in the late 90's, a surge of lightning fast riffs, guttural screams, devastatingly bass tones, and the relentless pulverizing rhythm of drums unearthed a crucial piece of this puzzle...this ushered in what would be known as The Age of Ruin. Those who heard it, really dug it. But those who dug it found there is much more than the surface layers. Music filled with textures, themes, and tunings that go deeper than a James Cameron film unbound by budgets.
For over 20 years, Age of Ruin has been firing off a relentless string of releases. Even the busiest trash compactors could not keep up with the amount of crushing that Age of Ruin crams into a single album, and this is so…with Nothingman. They have consistently delivered a brutal barrage of the heaviest hits metal has heard. Why stop At the Gates, when you can break down the whole house with your music? Why get Entombed when you can breathe new life into the scene? Why let the years waste away when the Age of Ruin can answer all of these questions?
Age of Ruin has definitely paid their dues, earning every ounce of the heaviest crown one band could carry. Naturally, the tonal tenure of the AoRmy servicemen is not something that can be held onto forever...the constant axe-wielding and riff hurling has required numerous changing of the guard over the years; however, the core horsemen of the Age of Ruin (Benjamin Swan, and Daniel and Christopher Fleming) remain, along with Casey Flanagan and Hendrik Osinga, forging an amalgamation of devastation which would conjure a collection of songs that few, if any, houses could harness. Fortunately, under the tutelage and production of Sound-Sensei Mike Schleibaum (Darkest Hour), Age of Ruin would hone their tone in Mike's Riff Dojo, creating an undeniable masterpiece of metal.
Sensational "jazzgrind" band Byonoisegenerator have released only one new song since preorders went up for their much awaited release. They don't want to reveal too much and would prefer that their fans listen to their album in its entirety - and now there's not a lot of time left for that! No Clean Singing did its premiere which can be found at https://www.nocleansinging.com/2025/04/28/an-ncs-premiere-byonoisegenerator-uvb-76/
Excerpt - "whips listeners back and forth between an alien warzone and a smoky jazz lounge"
BYONOISEGENERATOR – „SUBNORMAL DIVES“
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.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
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
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Thank you very much! Kunal Choksi Label owner Transcending Obscurity Mumbai, India
Austrian death/thrashers CYROX promote their sophomore record with „HAUNTING SHADOWS“ live performance video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dcw8lbaabFw
CYROX – “ NO REDEEMER LEFT“
Genre: Thrash/Death Metal
Influences: Exodus, Lamb Of God, Machine Head, Metallica, Gojira, Pantera, Havok, Slayer, Kataklysm, Heathen and many more…
City: Leoben
Country: Austria
Label: Kvlt und Kaos Productions
The band was founded under the name Black Void in February 2016 in Leoben, Austria, by the drummer Markus Antoniol from St. Stefan ob Leoben and guitarist Gernot Weber from Eisenerz, who have been friends since early youth and played together in various bands.
They soon found the second guitarist Christian Gallmayer, who is a colleague of Markus. For about a month we were looking for a bass player, when Gernot heard about a guitarist named Andreas Fahrleitner who was doing a solo cover show in his home town of Radmer. Gernot watched some clips of his show and contacted him if he was interested in joining the band, which he did, so Gernot switched from guitar to bass.
The next problem, however, was that Andreas and Christian had to do their military service in the Austrian army for six months, so they didn't really have time to make music. So the band took a break until November 2016.
Finally, Manuel Kirchleitner from Trofaiach joined the band as a singer, who is also a colleague of Markus and Christian. They changed the name from Black Void to Cyrox and started jamming again and soon the first songs were born.
The first gig was in December 2017 in Eisenerz, Austria. From that on they played live on a regular basis up till the first lockdown in Austria in March 2020.
Cyrox also selfreleased the debut album called „Beyond Control“ in March 2020, which is available on CD and every streaming platform.
In May 2020 Christian Gallmayer left the band, because of private circumstances which didn’t allow him to put any more time in the band. He was replaced in June 2020 by Leo Buchegger.
In April 2021 Markus Antoniol had to leave the band, he was replaced in May 2021 by Andreas Tobias.
In August 2021 Cyrox signed a worldwide deal with Wormholedeath Records for „Beyond Control“, that got a worldwide release in December 2021.
In January 2025 they signed a worldwide contract with Kvlt Und Kaos Productions and released their second album “No Redeemer Left” in April 2025.
The music of Cyroxcan roughly can be described as a mixture between Death and Thrash Metal, whereby they try to fit into no genre specifically. The influences range from Rock to Black Metal.
Line Up:
Vocals - Manuel “Kirchi” Kirchleitner
Guitar & Vocals - Andreas “Foali” Fahrleitner
Guitar – Leo “Stüberl” Buchegger
Bass – Gernot “Gerni” Weber
Drums- Andreas Hans Ingolf “Ahit” Tobias
December 2021 – Beyond Control (Wormholedeath Records)
April 2025 – No Redeemer Left (Kvlt Und Kaos Productions)
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCR1YRRt6josdtfu3iSDvRMw
https://www.facebook.com/CyroxBand
The band will release a music video for the single on June 20!
Like a love letter to old school heavy metal, The Pale Hand’s debut single, “Reign in Hell,” serves up fuzz-drenched riffs, a high energy groove, and lyrics inspired by Lucifer’s fall from heaven. It’s a sinister, psychedelic, and thunderous descent into madness showcasing the group’s unique take on doom—including a breakdown heavy enough to shake Grandma’s grave.
Lyrically,
the song is a lapsed theologian’s wet dream. Christian doctrine asserts that
free will is humankind’s unique gift, something not even angels possess.
Therefore, the logical conclusion follows that in his so-called rebellion,
Lucifer only played the role his creator intended for him, and was doomed to be
cast into hell before he was ever made. “Better to reign in hell than serve in
heaven,” a freshly exiled Satan proclaims in John Milton’s Paradise Lost while
considering this injustice.Milton famously humanized Satan in his epic work, arguably even placing him as the hero of the story, and The Pale Hand has gladly carried his torch into the 21st century, complete with vicious guitars, powerhouse vocals, and booming bass. In the end, it’s a match made in hell—after all,
heaven’s overrated.
With members hailing from around the globe, The Pale Hand is a cross-cultural heavy metal phenomenon taking New York City’s underground by storm, sharing stages with Castle Rat and Alex Skolnick of Testament. To witness The Pale Hand live is to be baptized in the church of the undead; a vampire pastor gives blood offering before the first song is played and expects to be repaid before the night is over. With a wide range of influences beyond metal, including gospel and middle eastern music, their show is theatrical, interactive, even spiritual, and they use their music to explore the question “what really is evil?” In The Pale Hand’s world, the sinner is the saint, and corruption is the true enemy.
Line-up:
Kelsea Beck (they/them) - Vocals
Pamir Aysan (he/him) - Guitar
Diego Silva (he/him) - Guitar
Finnegan Hu (he/him) - Bass
Brian Del Guercio (he/him) - Drums
https://www.facebook.com/thepalehand
Thirty six years after their debut album, and with two other albums released in 1990 and 2013, UK thrashers Toranaga have returned!
The Classic line up of Toranaga (1988) comprised of the bassist Andy Burton, the drummer Steve Todd, the guitarist Andy Mitchell, and the vocalist Mark Duffy. With their debut album 'Bastard Ballads' released by Peaceville Records, the band made a great impression and strong responses led to extensive gigging across the UK to a growing audience hungry for more of that unique fusion of NWOBHM, lashings of old school Overkill-style Thrash, plenty of Maiden and a dark, doom-like heaviness smacking of Sabbath. Bastard Ballads enjoyed frequent radio play leading to a session on Tommy Vance's Friday Rock Show (BBC Radio 1) and an invitation to open for Manowar on their UK tour.
Snapped up by Chrysalis Records 24 hours after the managing director watched their Manchester show, the band released second album 'God’s Gift' in the spring of 1990 to even greater acclaim. Tours and shows with the likes of Manowar, Sabbat, Venom, Saxon, Metal Church, Uriah Heep, Onslaught, Slammer,Xentrix, Love/Hate and Annihilator ensued as the stature of the band rose.
Caught up in the EMI buy-out of Chrysalis, Toranaga lost their A&R team and their opportunities to release their new EP and tour with Motörhead. Disheartened, the band took a long hiatus.
Andy Mitchell left for Australia in 2006, and in 2010 the trio of Burton, Todd and Duffy began writing new songs together as 'The Bastard Son of Toranaga'. That resulted in the “Cynical Eyes” EP.
Soon they returned to the original name. With a line-up completed by the guitarists Shane Haigh and John Rodgers, the band recorded 'Righteous Retribution' in 2013 to critical acclaim - their heaviest work since Bastard Ballads. However, after several high profile shows, the band went their separate ways.
Now, in 2024, Toranaga has returned with a strong new line-up and steered again by iconic vocalist Mark Duffy. He was joined by the drummer Toby Wallace, the guitarists Liam Mulpetre and Josh Goldie and the bassist Mike Todd, to reign as the Shoguns of UK Metal.
Since their return, they have played in UK with Onslaught, Riot City, Xentrix and Acid Reign, with more shows and festivals to come. In 2025 they played Helicon Metal Festival in Poland, their first visit to the Eastern Europe.
May 2025 sees Toranaga UK releasing “A NEW ORDER” EP, officially opening the new chapter in band’s history. The Shoguns are back for good! Soon they are going to Germany for Headbangers Open Air.
https://www.youtube.com/@ToranagaUKBand
https://linktr.ee/toranagauk
The
unrelenting, blackened death metal project HESSIAN has
signed a licensing deal with Wormholedeath for the release of their highly
anticipated self-titled EP, due out on 20 June 2025. Known for their
raw, primal energy and no-frills approach to blackened death metal, Hessian has
already captured the attention of the underground scene, and this collaboration
is set to amplify their ferocity on the global stage.Laremy (Founder, Guitarist) shares his excitement:
“We’re truly honored to join the Wormholedeath family—a label and publisher with deep roots and an incredible legacy. From Carlo’s early days in Necromass to his ongoing work with Warner Chappell Holland and global distribution through Sony Orchard, the reach is immense. To be part of a catalog spanning over 400 releases is a privilege we take seriously—and we’re committed to representing it with pride in all our future releases.”
The Hessian EP is a raw homage to the early days of black metal, stripped to its most primal and savage core. Laremy explains, “There’s no bass—just rhythm guitar, vocals, and drums. It channels a hypnotic, bestial energy that immerses listeners in a dark, repetitive guitar style designed to invoke and celebrate the unspeakable.”
https://hessian666.bandcamp.com/
Nordic
dark metal band MONOLICHT unveils its new single "FROZEN
CHILD", marking the band’s darkest and deepest musical expression
to date. The track fuses the bleakest tones of melodic dark metal and black
metal, creating a cold, almost paralyzing atmosphere."Frozen Child" is based on true events from a small town in Northern Finland during the 1990s. The narrative unfolds like the polar night – gradually deepening, stark, and emotionally raw. The song culminates in a hypnotic finale where time itself seems to stop.
A visually striking music video has been produced for the track and is available here: https://youtu.be/YoOoBkbFrXk
"Frozen Child" is now available on all major streaming platforms (Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer, Tidal etc.): https://push.fm/fl/monolicht-frozenchild
Follow the band on social media: https://linktr.ee/monolichtband
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
FFO
: Coldworker,
Gadget, Nasum & Rotten Sound. The second single 'DEATH PAYS IT ALL' is released today and the lyric video is available here: https://youtu.be/DlpcScU6zSg
The band comments:
" ”Death Pays It All", the second single from the new I, Cursed EP to be released later this autumn. "Death Pays It All" continues what the first single from the upcoming EP, "Disfigurement", offered in the form of furious death metal and grindcore. "Death Pays It All" is a dynamic and, to some extent, distorted melodic depiction of how the seductive call of death drives the mind down into the depths and darkness. "Death Pays It All" is complemented by a darkly soothing lyric video produced by Soft Neon Audiovisual."
Listen to the 'Death Pays It All' single on streaming services: https://push.fm/fl/i-cursed-death
Watch music video of first single 'Disfigurement': https://youtu.be/NlR4xJvdzlg
Biography:
Combining angry and furious death metal and grindcore, I, Cursed, from the Pori / Ulvila area, is a brutal dredging of Ville-Veikko Laaksonen and Eero Haula, known from Atlases, Marto and Oceanwake, among others, which is fed to the Finnish metal scene in an atonal coldness. I, Cursed's music is a mix of something old and familiar, the HM-2 sound of Swedish grind, and somewhat more modern and crushing production. The line-up of the band in July 2024 is completed by guitarist Nico Brander from Marto and drummer Arttu Leppänen from Atlases and Marto.
Listen to previous EP Death Holograms: https://push.fm/fl/icursed-death
Line-up:
Eero Haula - Vocals (Oceanwake)
Ville-Veikko Laaksonen - Bass & guitar (Atlases, Marto)
Nico Brander - Guitar (Blood Service, Marto)
Arttu Leppänen - Drums (Atlases, Marto)
Discography:
I, Cursed / Blood Service S/T Split EP 2023 (Meara Music)
Bloodsoaked / Storm Parade Double Single 2023 (Meara Music)
Blades Single 2024 (Inverse Records / Meara Music)
Sorrower Single 2024 (Inverse Records / Meara Music)
Death Holograms Single & EP 2024 (Inverse Records / Meara Music)
Disfigurement Single 2025 (Inverse Records / Meara Music)
Death Pays It All Single 2025 (Inverse Records / Meara Music)
https://www.facebook.com/I.Cursed.Grind
ECASTOR - "THIS WAR"CD Limited to 300 copies
Release date June, 27th 2025
Tracklist:
01 - Enter The Spaceship [01:39]
02 - Space Marines [02:52]
03 - Silence [03:49]
04 - Docmicide [03:14]
05 - Land Of Fire [04:07]
06 - Slepnir [04:28]
07 - DDT [02:08]
08 - This War [03:56]
09 - Outro [00:31]
Mix and master by A/Crypt from Unholy Dungeon Studios.
Cover art dwawed by Benedetto Palmaro.
Cover made by A/Crypt from Unholy Dungeon Studios.
The songs were composed by all members.
Layout made by Alemão and Danihell Slaughter.
Lyric video and promotion by Danihell Slaughter.
MURDER RECORDS ( www.murder-records.eu ) is pleased to announce the release of the debut album by Italian band Ecastor, titled "This War", on June 27, 2025 and that will be distributed in the the European Devision by Hellstore Europe and in the North American Devision by Southern Soundclash Records and Guts And Blood Records.
Ecastor is a new band that presents a promising sound where we can find a nefarious savagery of Thrash Death Metal riffs tormented by decadence that reveals a disturbed society, transporting us to human self-destruction where the reality of political hypocrisy with the lies of religion are the infernal fuel for an inhuman devastation on this planet ready to explode.
The debut album that Ecastor is preparing to release with the horrendous support of Murder Records is decomposed into seven purulent hymns, complemented with an Intro and a Outro, which will decimating us with their impure sonority soaked in the lacerating atrocities of inhuman ideologies and where tears of rotten blood will be shed.
The sound presented by Ecastor is played with fast rhythms and dark atmospheres where the main in?uences become from bands like Mortuary Drape, Sodom, Necrodeath ready to devastate your soul and ripping your body apart.
INHUMAN ATROCITIES OF THRASH DEATH METAL...
Line-Up
Dante: Vocals,Guitar
Leonardo: Guitar
Yuri: Bass
Askios(Enea): Drums
https://linktr.ee/Ecastor.band
Italian Brutal Death Metal squad, PUTRIDITY, in partnership with Toilet ov Hell, is pleased to present the premiere of "IN DISGUST THEY SHINE," the second single from forthcoming album, MORBID ATARAXIA! Stream it below!
"In Disgust They Shine" will be out June 6 on all digital platforms.
Morbid Ataraxia, the band's fourth full-length album, releases June 27 on CD, vinyl, and digital formats via Willowtip Records!
In summing up the album's theme, the band notes that Morbid Ataraxia addresses "the oxymoronic nature of humanity." As one might expect, given the trail of corpses left from previous assaults, said theme is undergirded by PUTRIDITY's take-no-prisoners approach to brutal death metal.
No nonsense. No compromise.
Track
Listing:1. Prenatal Obituary
2. Mors Mater Nostra
3. In Disgust They Shine
4. Adipocere Retribution
5. Molten Mirrors Of The Subjugated
6. Morbid Ataraxia
7. Overflowing Mortal Smell
8. Immersed In The Spell Of Death
Pre-order:
https://bit.ly/morbidataraxia-willowtip
https://bit.ly/morbidataraxia-bandcamp
Album Credits:
Morbid Ataraxia was recorded in 2024.
Guitars and bass reamped by Andy Testori at Street Rec Studio.
Mixed by Luca Minieri at Dissonant Studio.
Mastered at Hertz Studio.
Additional vocals on Rotted Divinity(Enmity cover) by Mikko Friberg from Torsofuck.
Cover artwork by Paolo Girardi. Inlay artwork by Caleb Diederich.
Layout by Paola Carraro.
All music by Putridity.
Line-up:
Andrea Piro - Vocals
Andrea PutridCiccio - Guitar/backing vocals
Manuel Lucchini - Guitar
Giancarlo Mendo - Bass
Cedric Malebolgia - Drums
https://www.willowtip.com/home.aspx
https://www.facebook.com/PUTRIDITY.OFFICIAL
BRINICLE`S – “PERCEPTIONS OF REALITY” is an auditory exploration of consciousness, blending Groove and Technical Death Metal with world music and each member’s distinctive artistic vision. Built through a fully collaborative process, the album delivers a raw yet melodic balance, seamlessly shifting between pummeling intensity and expressive harmonies. Thematically, Perceptions of Reality is an invitation to reflect on the fleeting nature of existence, a concept woven through philosophical musings, personal experiences, and intricate storytelling. Each track serves as a mirror, challenging the listener to question, explore, and embrace their reality. With this release, Brinicle not only marks a new chapter in their artistic evolution but also cements their place as an innovative force in modern metal, pushing genre boundaries while staying true to their underground roots.
The digital album's release date is 20 June 2025.
Track
list1. Pandemic
2. Deep Trip
3. Almost Gods
4. Brinicle
5. Concept Of Destruction
6. Human Predation
7. Burning Slowly
8. Blink
Hailing from Bogotá, Colombia, Brinicle merges the raw power of Groove and Death Metal with world music
influences, creating a dynamic and thought-provoking sonic experience. Their lyrics, deeply inspired by literature and philosophy, elevate their music beyond mere aggression—offering listeners a journey through introspection and existential reflection.
Brinicle’s rhythmic foundation is built on groove-driven intensity and crushing death metal ferocity, while their melodies and harmonies—woven through guitars, vocals, and intricate instrumentation—flow seamlessly, shaped by the diverse musical backgrounds of each member. This fusion results in a sound that is more than just the sum of its parts—a visceral and cerebral experience that challenges the listener to think, feel, and awaken.
www.youtube.com/@BrinicleMetalBand
www.facebook.com/BrinicleMetal
Swedish horrorpunks LEFT HAND BLACK have unveiled the first single off their upcoming new album "LEFT HAND BLACK 3: DEATH CAN'T KEEP US APART" WHICH will be released via The Circle Music on 22 September in Transparent Blue Vinyl, Digi CD, and Digital formats.
Watch the video to the track “Murder on My Mind Again” here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yyspIybHdQs
Listen to the single via digital platforms: https://thecirclemusic.lnk.to/MurderOnMyMindAgain
The album is now available for pre-order via The Circle Music: https://thecirclemusic.gr/product-category/the-circle-releases/?filter_artist-name=left-hand-black
Digital pre-save: https://thecirclemusic.lnk.to/DeathCantKeepUsApart
"Left Hand Black 3: Death Can't Keep Us Apart" was recorded at Welfare Sounds studios in March 2024 by Per Stålberg and Kalle Lilja, who also produced the album alongside the band. The mixing was done by Per Stålberg, Kalle Lilja, and Mario Dahmen, and mastered by Mario Dahmen at Liquid Aether Audio. The album boasts guest appearances from Nim Vind, who lends his vocals and lead guitar prowess to the title track, "Death Can't Keep Us Apart" and Per Stålberg, who contributes guest vocals on "Why Do I Kill Everything I Love". Adding an eerie touch is Mario Dahmen on the organ for "Doomed Romance On A Summer Night".
The striking visual elements of the album are brought to life with layout design by Bernd Gunwald, the cover art by Frank Walls, and atmospheric band photos captured by Ola Åkerborn with assistance from Kyra Fiedler Wretmarks Foto.
The band said:
“We’re very proud of this album. We think we’ve succeeded in creating something new with the songs while still maintaining the same red thread as in our previous records. All the guys in the band make outstanding contributions, each leaving their unique mark on the songs. Hans sings better than ever. Anton's rhythmic drumming makes even the dead want to dance, Johan holds the foundation like the pillars of the Brooklyn Bridge, and Jonathan flutters on his guitar like a never-before-seen bird species from the depths of the Amazon.”
Tracklist:1. Murder on my mind again
2. I walk the city
3. Death can´t keep us apart
4. Damned love
5. Wolf's eye
6. Breeding ground for the lost souls
7. Doomed romance on a summer night
8. In the center of my heart
9. All these monsters
10. Six feet under ground
11. Each dawn I die
12. Divided by the pain
13. Why do I kill everything I love
14. Octopussy From Outer Space (Bonus Track)
Formed in the spring of 2019 on an island just outside Gothenburg, Left Hand Black brings together the formidable talents of Hans Hagström and Jonathan Jansson (formerly of The Dead Next Door) with Johan Hansson and Anton Zachrisson (from Overdrive Solution). Their sound is a potent brew of old-school melodic horror punk and rock, drawing inspiration from iconic bands such as Misfits, Ramones and Bad Religion.
Left Hand Black have carved a reputation with their previous releases: their self-titled debut in 2020 via Wolverine Records and their 2022 follow-up, "Lower Than Satan" through Sunny Bastard Records/Sick Taste Records. Now, with "Left Hand Black 3: Death Can't Keep Us Apart" they aim to solidify their position as purveyors of infectious horror-infused punk anthems. As the band have declared: "We prove that we can write hits and are an insanely good live band that takes no prisoners and celebrates a hellish party with you in the graveyard."
https://linktr.ee/thecirclemusic
https://linktr.ee/Lefthandblack
https://www.facebook.com/Lefthandblackhorrorpunk/
Italian Heavy Metal stalwarts METAL DETEKTOR finally reveal all about their next full "VIOLENCE AND PRIDE": the album, already anticipated by the single "Shadowrunner" ( https://www.notnoise.co/link/metal-detektor-shadowrunner), is scheduled to be released on June 20 in a limited CD edition on Rude Awakening Records.
FFO: Jag Panzer, Judas Priest, Accept...
“Violence and Pride” comes five years after the last full-length "The Battle of Daytona" and four years after the EP "Maximum Overdrive," continuing to explore the roots of pure Heavy Metal, while at the same time evolving the band's sound with more reflective writing and a narrative that becomes more intimate and personal. The whole album has been produced at renowned KK Recording Studio (Italy).
In the meantime, the new single 'Grendel Returns' has been released, revealing the more combative soul of the band and the album cover, created by the artist Mirko Cozza.
Tracklist:1.Sister Gone Mad
2. Grendel Returns
3. Shadowrunner
4. Violence and Pride
5. Kok Ború
6. Strongest Heart
7. Wild Frontier
8. Living for the Thrill
Pre-orders for “Violence and Pride” already active at rudeawakening.records@yahoo.com and the album will also be available on all major streaming platforms. A record set to bring back the glory of Heavy Metal!
https://linktr.ee/rudeawakeningrecords
https://www.facebook.com/DETECTINGMETAL
WRITTEN IN BLOOD – “ BLACK WIDOW WALPURGA”
Dutch death metal band WRITTEN IN BLOOD have unleashed their crushing new single “Black Widow Walpurga”, now available on all major streaming platforms.
Fans of Hypocrisy, Bolt Thrower, Unleashed, and God Dethroned will feel right at home with WRITTEN IN BLOOD’s intense and narrative-driven death metal.
The song is the first chapter of a brutal two-part concept based on the terrifying true story of Walpurga Hausmännin, a 16th-century midwife accused of witchcraft, demonic pacts, and the murder of over 40 children.
“With ‘Black Widow Walpurga,’ we wanted to bring this forgotten nightmare to
life through sound,” comments Beef, vocalist and bass player of WRITTEN
IN BLOOD. “The story is horrifying. It fits perfectly with the dark atmosphere
and heaviness we strive for in our music.”Driven by punishing riffs, guttural vocals, and tight, thunderous production, “Black Widow Walpurga” is a relentless blend of old-school death metal and chilling storytelling. The track was mixed and mastered by Henri Sattler (God Dethroned), giving the band’s sound a sharp and crushing edge.
“We put a lot of effort into the production to make sure every hit lands with full impact,” says Beef. “This is one of our most intense tracks to date.”
The song closes with a slow, haunting section, deliberately setting the stage for part two of the story. The second part will be featured on the band’s upcoming full-length album.
“This is just chapter one,” the band adds. “The second part will take Walpurga’s tale to its bitter, gruesome end.”
Formed in 2019 by former members of God Dethroned and Mandator, WRITTEN IN BLOOD was later joined by ex-members of Morte Aeterna and Procreation. The band draws from the spirit of classic 90s death metal, blending it with themes from myth, folklore, and ancient history to create an atmospheric yet crushing sound.
Their debut album “Written in Blood” (2022) received strong praise from the European metal press. Rock Hard (DE) described it as “rough, dark, abysmal,” while Rock Tribune (BE) called it “excellent song material that sounds overwhelming and heavy.”
WRITTEN IN BLOOD are:
Bert "Beef" Hoving – Bass & Vocals
Marcel Heutink – Rhythm Guitar
Jeffrey Zwart – Lead Guitar
Jos Eggens – Drums
https://writteninblood.nl/
https://www.facebook.com/bloodwritten/
Label: Comatose MusicRelease date: August 8th 2025
Genre: Technical Brutal Death Metal
For fans of: Cannibal Corpse | Deeds Of Flesh |In Asymmetry | Incinerate
In his ravenous pursuit of the essence of wickedness he has incinerated even the cold ashes of his empathy and become a scientist, an artist, in his dedication to the instigation of absolute despair in others. With his soulless yet remarkably creative invention he has invoked revelatory levels of agony and raging flames of torment beyond imagining. He has meticulously aroused states of being in his subjects wherein the memory of mere pain becomes a dream, an unattainable nirvana. And with each bloody step along his path he calls out to the powers he reveres – notice me, elevate me, transform me – but as yet, they remain silent.
Darren Cesca, drummer with Goratory, Eschaton and previously Deeds Of Flesh, has returned with the second album from his unconscionably brutal solo project, Cytolysis. Surge Of Cruelty is constructed from eleven sonic acts of torture, where twisted technicality and methodical precision collide with frenzied explosions of fury and unnerving alien atmospheres. From the psychotic dissection of opening gambit, ‘Your Slow Demise’, the listener is led ever deeper into an inescapable labyrinth of terror. An arcane aura bleeds through the cracks between the devilish riffs of the title track, ‘Surge Of Cruelty’, while ‘A Blood Soaked Offering’, featuring a shockingly inhuman guest vocal performance from Brian Forgue (Syphilic etc), is relentless, merciless in its stabbing assault. Forgue is not the only guest vocalist, with throat ripping contributions also being made by Adam Mason of Goratory, Mac Smith of Apogean and Eschaton and Flo Butcher of Tortured and Vile infamy. Perhaps the most intense and scarring track though is delivered by Cesca alone; saved til last ‘Hung From The Rafters’ ensures that an indelible mark is left on the consciousness, a wound that will never heal, suppurating in the mind through every passing day.
Surge Of Cruelty was also mixed and mastered by Darren Cesca – a role he has fulfilled for the likes of In Asymmetry, Pillory and Goratory – and the overwhelming force, intricate riffs and deep, destructive bass tones have been captured perfectly. Adorned in the hypnotically horrifying artwork of Vladimir Cebakov (Six Feet Under, 1914, DeadHead etc), that taps directly into the vein of vicious indifference that pulses beneath the cold skin of Surge Of Cruelty, this second barbaric testament from Cytolysis will be unleashed by Comatose Music on August 8th. Prepare to be flattened by this shuddering juggernaut of torment!
Line-up:
Darren Cesca – all music and vocals
guest vocals on:-
Devout Sacrifice by Mac Smith
A Blood-Soaked Offering by Brian Forgue
Tortured Flesh by Adam Mason
Mark of the Demons by Flo Butcher
https://www.comatosemusic.com/
https://www.facebook.com/darren.cesca
Label: Pitch Black Records
Release date: June 20th 2025
Genre: Epic Heavy Metal
For fans of: Iron Maiden | Manowar | Doomsword | Omen
Line-up:
Kostas Tokas - Vocals
Stathis Pavlantis - Guitars
John Litinakis - Bass
Giorgos Pavlantis - Drums
*additional orchestration by Kostas Rekleitis
Track-list:01 - Only The Swords Survive
02 - The Battles I Have Won
03 - Lord Of The Wind
04 - Sirens’ Song
05 - Once Again (Crime In The Valley Of Death)
06 - Celestial War
07 - March Of The Argonauts
08 - Lady In The Water
09 - City Walls Of Malta – The Great Siege
It has been eight years since Reflection released their last album, Bleed Babylon Bleed, but now the Greek champions of epic heavy metal have returned! The silence is shattered by the sound of thunder as The Battles I Have Won comes galloping out of the darkness. True legends of the Greek heavy metal scene, Reflection have been active for more than three decades and unveiled their debut album, The Fire Still Burns back in 1999. The band still feature founding member, guitarist Stathis Pavlantis and his brother George Pavlantis who hammered the drums of doom on The Fire Still Burns and has been the rhythm master for Reflection ever since. With their comrades in blood and battle, long standing bassist John Litinakis and magnificent new vocalist Kostas Tokas (who made a guest appearance on the track ‘Stormbringer’ from Bleed Babylon Bleed), the Pavlantis brothers have delivered what will surely come to be regarded as Reflection’s finest album to date.
A first track from The Battles I Have Won was revealed at the beginning of March and ‘Lord Of The Wind’ was met with a rapturous response from fans who watched the unveiling of its accompanying lyric video. Full of drama and emotion, with breathtaking guitar work and an irresistible chorus, ‘Lord Of The Wind’ is the epitome of heroic heavy metal – and yet it is just a glimpse of all that The Battles I Have Won has to offer. From the searing energy of exhilarating opener, ‘Only The Swords Survive’ through to the Homeric majesty and narrative mastery of the concluding ‘City Walls Of Malta – The Great Siege’, The Battles I Have Won scales so many towering peaks. The pride and passion of the album’s stunning title track, the dark, beguiling melodies of ‘Sirens’ Song’, the inspiring, heart-lifting adventure of ‘March Of The Argonauts’…every song is a highlight in its own right and The Battles I Have Won is a paradise for those whose hearts still burn with the flame of heavy metal.
Every aspect of The Battles I Have Won has been carefully curated to form part of the band’s overall vision for this, their magnum opus. The orchestration work by Kostas Rekleitis has brought additional depth and atmosphere to each tale as it unfolds, the spectacular cover artwork created by Alexandros Vasilopoulos (Battleroar etc) draws the listener into Reflection’s world of myth, legend and history, while the sound captured by the band’s own Stathis Pavlantis at Dark Water Audio (Marauder, Achelous, Power Crue, Darklon etc) is warm and richly textured, vibrant, vital and alive! Selected members of the Greek media were treated to a pre-release listen to the album on April 13th and soon the world will know why they were so excited by what they heard!
On June 20th Reflection will return to the field of conflict with The Battles I Have Won. Pitch Black Records will release the album on CD and digital formats, while Vinylstore.gr will present a vinyl edition – with special vinyl mastering, under exclusive license from Pitch Black Records.
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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.
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
Tracklist1. 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
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https://www.youtube.com/@sodomic_baptism
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"Suppressed Horror“ – roh, unheilig und ungezähmt! Das
Biest erwacht! Mit "SUPPRESSED HORROR“ veröffentlicht DARK
INDICATION am 27. Juni 2025 ihr Debütalbum – kompromisslos, düster und
unheilig. Acht Tracks, die tief in die Abgründe des Menschseins blicken und ein
klangliches Inferno entfesseln, das irgendwo zwischen Verzweiflung und Wut
oszilliert. Dieses Album ist mehr als Musik – es ist ein Horror-Theaterstück
für die Ohren.Nach intensiven Monaten der Isolation und harter Studioarbeit manifestiert sich das Ergebnis in einem Sound, der klassischen Death Metal konsequent weiterdenkt: old-school Brutalität trifft auf moderne Einflüsse, durchsetzt mit einer diabolischen Prise Groove. Das Ergebnis: unverkennbar DARK INDICATION!
Produziert wurde das Album gemeinsam mit den Flatliners in Ingolstadt, das finale Sound-Finishing übernahm Tobias Schill Media. Für das Artwork zeichnet Jason De Nisi vom Handwerk Tattoo Studio Ingolstadt verantwortlich – düster, verstörend und perfekt zum Klangbild passend.
"Das Album spiegelt wider, was in vielen von uns brodelt – das Unausgesprochene, das Unverarbeitete. Wir haben das in Sound gegossen.“ – Michael Slavitski (Rhythmusgitarre)
Der Titeltrack "Suppressed Horror“ entstand in einer Zeit innerer Zerrissenheit, persönlicher Kämpfe und gesellschaftlicher Abgründe. Isolation, psychische Belastung und der Drang, all das kreativ zu verarbeiten, prägen das gesamte Werk. Die Texte sind gespickt mit Symbolik, beeinflusst von H. P. Lovecraft und durchdrungen von nihilistischer Lyrik.
"Es ist Musik gegen die Ohnmacht.“ – Jonas Liebl (Vocals)
Die Release-Show findet am 26. Juli 2025 im Basement (Großmehring bei Ingolstadt) statt – gemeinsam mit GUTFUCK, DEATH IN FICTION und FEACES CHRIST. Ein Abend voller Energie, Härte und Atmosphäre, an dem die ungezügelte Wucht von "Suppressed Horror“ der Menschheit unauslöschlich ins Gedächtnis gebrannt wird!
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Hungarian Death Metal juggernaut SIN OF GOD has unleashed their ferocious new album “BLOOD BOUND”, now available on CD and digital via Pest Records and Metal Ör Die Records.
Grab your copy here: https://pestrecords.bandcamp.com/album/sin-of-god-blood-bound
A sonic onslaught of apocalyptic proportions, "Blood Bound" is a seven-track conceptual descent into the most harrowing corners of the human psyche. With unrelenting riffs, guttural precision, and lyrics steeped in vengeance, spiritual collapse, and existential dread, this album reaffirms Sin Of God's place among the fiercest forces in Eastern European Death Metal.
Tracks like "The Unbelief", "Cerebral Malfunction", and "Black Waves" confront listeners with both musical devastation and philosophical weight, while the title track "Blood Bound" stands as a manifesto of rage and resistance.
Mastermind Tamás Schupkégel delivers an intense lyrical journey through personal, spiritual, and societal ruin, elevating the album beyond brutality into an experience of transformation and catharsis.
Album Details
Release Date: May 19, 2025
Format: CD / Digital
Labels: Pest Records / Metal Ör Die Rex
Music: Sin Of God
Lyrics: Tamás Schupkégel
Recording Studio: Denevér Hangstúdió, Hungary
Tracklist:1. Blood Bound
2. Black Waves
3. No Return
4. The Unbelief
5. Diabolical Agitation
6. Obolus
7. Cerebral Malfunction
Prepare for a descent into darkness, Sin Of God have returned, and they are Blood Bound.
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French Chaotic Hardcore Powerhouse BTK Unleashes New Video “FÉTIDE” from 'SAUVAGERIE' album .
FFO : All Pigs Must Die, Converge, Napalm Death, Sect, Trap Them...
Out
now on CD, LP, K7 & Digital via Breathe Plastic, Dahlia Noir Records & The Hills Are Dead..With nine tracks of relentless aggression and bleak, visceral narratives, Sauvagerie cements BTK’s place as a dominant force in the underground hardcore scene.
The album is available now on CD, with LP, tape, and digital releases coming this fall via Breathe Plastic Records, Dahlia Noir Records, and The Hills Are Dead Records. It is also available for full and heavy streaming on 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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The Gothic Doom Metal band HYLDR from Belgium just released a premiere video on Youtube for Tattered Lanterns. A unique acoustic performance in a very special place, the Natural History Museum of Tournai. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8bTVaTQeDh0
Formed in 2021 whose music focuses on an ethereal approach to morbid themes.The name HYLDR is a reference to a valkyrie that one character wishes she could
become in a book written by singer Lady IX. That book is used as a template for song concepts and is about a Japanese woman who ends up in the middle of a viking turmoil. In that story there are elements of the supernatural combined with doses of Greek tragedy.
Visually, the band intrigues. Dressed in a black kimono, masked, Lady IX comments :
“The mask has been a transitional process. The half mask is practical for singing, while also being a gateway to the story of Kyoko and the Norsemen; reality and fantasy all in one.”
The first album ‘ORDER OF THE MIST’ was released on Malpemesita Records.
Hyldr unveils a unique acoustic performance, filmed inside the Natural History Museum of Tournai.
LadyIX welcomes the band, sings with them… then poisons them.Their final form?
Preserved and displayed—forever part of the collection.This session features ‘Tattered Lanterns’, the acoustic reimagining of our song ‘Like Dying Ferns’.
A dark and intimate version of the Hyldr's music, recorded in a place where time stands still. With the kind support ofChristophe & Lucy – Natural History Museum and Vivarium of Tournai.
Additional footage by CaroPictures of band members by Metallic TV and Tastoux.
The Hyldr’s debut album Order of the Mist is still available on all streaming platforms and available Malpermesita’s shop: https://malpermesita.shop/product/hyldr-order-of-the-mist
Watch the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oviDQkkvOtA
The band explained that "The Grim Reaper's Tears" delves into the intricate emotions and internal conflict of Death personified as the Grim Reaper. The lyrics explore a character often feared and misunderstood, portraying him as empathetic despite being the harbinger of death. The song depicts him feeling the sorrow and anguish of those whose lives he claims, silently observing the devastation of war with deep sadness as he guides fallen souls to the afterlife.
The new album from When Nothing Remains is set to explore the complexities of contemporary life through a series of interconnected stories, with each song offering a unique narrative.
When Nothing Remains is a Swedish doom/death metal band with members from bands
such as Nox Aurea, The Cold Existence, Rimfrost, Draconian, Doom: VS.The When Nothing Remains idea was born in late 2010 when Peter Laustsen and Jan Sallander wanted to create something very dark and emotional. In 2011, Jonas Toxen jumped in for the drums and Johan Ericson "Draconian, Doom VS, Shadowgarden" for the clean vocals, mixing and mastering.
Their first album “As All Torn Asunder” was released in 2012 on the Russian label Solitude Productions, followed by “Thy Dark Serenity” (2013) and In “Memoriam” (2016).
In 2024 the band signed with The Circle Music for the release of their new album "Echoes of Eternal Night". This album has a darker approach than previous albums, but can still be recognised as a When Nothing Remains album.
When Nothing Remains line-up
Peter Laustsen: Guitar, Lead guitar, Bass, Recording, Mixing and Mastering
Jan Sallander: All Vocals, Rhythm guitar, Orchestral and Lyrics
https://linktr.ee/thecirclemusic
https://www.facebook.com/whennothingremainsofficial/
Technical death metal band Eschaton's highly awaited new album is out now and streaming on all platforms. It's one of those rare cases where the glorified lineup does justice to the quality of music - it's actually damn good. The album is has been extremely well received in the press as well as by the fans all over, with many deeming it one of the albums of the year. The full album stream can be found at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=en2iAZVkYz4
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
Release date - May 30th, 2025
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Thank you very much! Kunal Choksi Label owner Transcending Obscurity Mumbai, India
Label: Rottweiler RecordsRelease date: August 29th 2025
Genre: Metalcore
For fans of: Killswitch Engage | Times Of Grace | Bleeding Through | Refiner
We surround ourselves with vast empty vessels; stone edifices without meaning, structures of steel and glass that strive to pierce the azure blue perfection of the firmament. Challenging, defying, honouring nothing but our own self perceived greatness and worth, our destructive dominion over the Earth. Like enraged children driven by raw emotion we scream out our demands and expectations, building our towers, our weapons, our resource sapping follies…our monuments to nothing.
Featuring the combined talents of American musician Corey Stiles and Dutch vocalist and musician Arnaud Zijp, Exoneration is a metalcore project that spans oceans and continents. They were signed by Rottweiler Records at the beginning of December 2024, contributing a track to the label’s customary selection of festive singles and are now ready to unveil their colossal debut full length album, Monuments to Nothing. Opening with the squirming, snarling riffs and supremely aggressive vocal attack of ‘The Abyss We Crown’, a song that grows as it progresses, adding layers and dimensions, threads of melody, Exoneration set their stall out straight away; Monuments To Nothing is going to offer a multitude of different elements and emotions, but when it’s heavy it’s going to hurt! Following the choral vocals of ‘Psalm 115’ first single ‘Basilisk’, featuring a guest appearance from fellow metalcore performer Candlebearer, seems to hit twice as hard. It’s immediate, effective, intense and furious with some slower sections that absolutely crush. Another of the album’s finest tracks though is ‘Soul Of A Great Warrior’ – which utilises a very different sonic palette. A fascinating instrumental, ‘Soul Of A Great Warrior’ brings together huge bass tones, exhilarating solos, sublime sections of tranquil melody and passages of absolutely pulverizing power. These contrasts of sound, this willingness to spread their wings and soar over different landscapes is what gives Exoneration their particular identity and individual sound. From the muscular force of ‘Thorn’ with its incredibly visceral screams to the rich, melody infused riffs of ‘Martyr’, with its huge chorus, there are many faces to this monument to nothing.
Rottweiler Records will release Monuments To Nothing on August 29th, housed in the portentous artwork of Barnaby Oakley (Reaper, Underking etc) and the international alliance of Exoneration is sure to make waves throughout the global metalcore scene. Exoneration’s stated goal is to deliver “a sound that’s as diverse as it is uncompromising” and they have achieved that in no uncertain terms. Be ready to open your mind to a metalcore listening experience that’s prepared to step outside the lines and offer something different.
Line-up:
Corey Stiles – Guitar, programming, vocals
Arnaud Zijp – Vocals, programming
guest vocals on ‘Basilisk’ by Candlebearer
guest vocals on ‘Where Else Should We Go’ by Hillyn
https://www.rottweilerrecords.com/
http://www.exoneration.band/
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Genre : Melodic Doom MetalFFO: Paradise Lost, My Dying Bride, Wolfheart, Gaerea.
Label : Masked Dead Records / Sulphur Music | May 30th 2025
Melodic doomsters LA CERVA unveil their first self-titled effort. The EP consists in three tunes.
The line-up features Daniele Porfido - of Dismal fame - and shows the qualities of a songwriting dark and pensive, but always focused on melody. Through the somber atmospheres the listener can also recognize some touches of contemporary black metal and classic melodeath. La Cerva is already currently working on a full album to be released during 2026 and setting up their live campaign for selected events.
Sale points:
A solid backbone of 90's Melodic/Gothic Doom in the vein of "The Peaceville Three";
Melodic finishing touches coming from finnish melodic death metal and modern black metal;
With Daniele Porfido from Dismal (Aural Music);
Tracklist:
1. Cosmic Down
2. New Eclipse
3. Stardust
Artwork and Logo by Aram Kalaydijan
La Cerva is:
Dani P. - guitars
Steve Pan - vocals
Stefano D.L. – bass
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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...
VULTÜR - "NECROPHAGY"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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MCD = €9.00
CASSETTE = €8.00
T-SHIRT = €15.00
CASSETTE + T-SHIRT = €22.00
MCD + T-SHIRT = €23.00
MCD + CASSETTE = €15.00
MCD + CASSETTE + T-SHIRT = €30.00
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The song is about the devastating train crash in Greece on February 2023, showing the chaos, loss, and heartbreak that followed. It’s a harsh reminder of how greed, apathy, and incompetence can lead to tragedies. The lyrics capture the feeling of trying to hold on to hope while everything around you falls apart. It paints a vivid picture of the human cost of neglect and those in power who don’t care, asking for help when everything feels like it’s too late.
Born in 2023, Dreadmask arose from a collective passion for crafting heavy music with a purpose. Based in Eindhoven and composed of members from Greece, Hungary, and the Netherlands, the band channels personal and societal struggles into their music. Their name, Dreadmask, symbolizes the battle against fear and the facades we construct to navigate a tumultuous world.
Dreadmask’s EP, Thy Prime Dread, explores existential dread and human resilience, delivering a blend of crushing riffs, haunting melodies, and poignant lyricism. With influences ranging from Swedish death metal and blackened melancholy to progressive elements, Dreadmask is carving a unique space in the metal scene.
Meet Dreadmask:
Zoltan Herczog (Rhythm Guitar, Backing vocals)
John Kourentas (Lead Guitar, Keys)
Antonios Mougiakakos (Lead Vocals, Bass Guitar)
Elger Van Delft (Drums)
Stream Thy Prime Dread EP: https://orcd.co/thyprimedread
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DEFYING
DANGER
news : Metal-Mania at the Headquarters! Hello folks, DEHUMAN REIGN'S new
album ‘DAWN OF A MALEFIC DOMINION’, which will be
released on July 25, 2025 is now available for Pre-order in our shop!We have the RED VINYL version (limited to 100 copies, incl. patch!) and the TAPE version (limited to 200 copies) for you!
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DAMAGE DEVICE are
back with a new single, and this latest track is titled "BIQUEIRA
D'AÇO".This pure and hard single by Damage Device, served with a blast of Thrash Metal with Punk claw, brings back lyrics in Portuguese.
The lyrics are the fictional account of the father of a child victim of pedophilia who, knowing that the law will release the predator in a few years to attack again, this father kidnaps the predator and gives him a strong lesson in pain for an indefinite period of time.
This "Biqueira d'Aço" is the second track in a trilogy of singles, which began with 'Hammer Justice' in 2024, and the lyrics are inspired by the Argentine film "The Secret in Their Eyes".
The third and final track in this trilogy around the same theme will be released soon.
This brawl will feature the participation and debut of Damage Device in an official song by drummer Luís Moreira, who is also the drummer for the bands Warout and Nihility.
The recording, editing, mixing and mastering were carried out by producer Tiago Alves at his Waveyard Studio, located on Terceira Island, Azores.
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Guitarist Jaakko Hautamäki comments:
"Niko kindly suggested to Joni that we should have a "pumping song" so it wouldn't get cold on stage. I looked at my phone to see what the hell this was about. Joni had written the song and Niko immediately wrote the lyrics. Pepe was allowed to record the drums exactly as he wanted, as long as they matched Joni's demo tracks made by mouse. I tried to participate in the project by adding massive synth sections to the song. In the end there was only one left, but I had to do something. Töle had been complaining for years that the songs could be a bit more challenging. Joni relented and immediately added two bass solos to the song. Niko also surprised everyone with his kindness by giving Töle a record amount of backing vocals, some of which were even solo parts. So there you have it, and the main thing is that the bassist now has something fun to do at gigs."
Listen to Decimation single on streaming services: https://push.fm/fl/progeny-of-sun-decimation
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.
Watch music video of the first single Penance: https://youtu.be/RYQIPCZ1Q-8
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
Line-up:
Niko Aromaa - Vocals
Jaakko Hautamäki - Guitar
Joni Kiviniemi - Guitar
Tuomo Tolkki - Bass
Juha Peura – Drums
https://progenyofsun.bandcamp.com
https://www.facebook.com/Progenyofsun
For fans of : Abigor, Belphegor, Dark Funeral, Dead Congregation, Deicide, Emperor, Hate, Infestdead, Krisiun, Marduk, Morbid Angel, Necrophobic, Vital Remains and Watain.
Horror Pain Gore Death Productions welcomes KING to the roster with the new album K! Originally formed in 2005, created in Medellín, Colombia, KING performs unrelenting and crushing Death/Black Metal. After four years on anticipation, K continues the band's legacy of total devastation and sonic aggression, but also showcases a musical maturity that reflects both their evolution and the spiritual depth of its members. KING unleashes 11 tracks on K, perfectly blending darkness and power, with a musical approach that explores new sonic dimensions without losing the brutality they are known for... inviting the listener on a deep journey through the chaos and reflection that define its creators.
Tracklisting:1. The Gathering
2. I-I
3. K-II
4. The Black Mass Or The Lahar
5. Death's Cold Wind
6. Dying Heart
7. Nine Angels Blazes
8. Only Ashes Remain (Dead Congregation cover)
9. Una Tormenta
10. K-I
11. I-II
www.youtube.com/user/horrorpaingoredeath/videos
www.facebook.com/horrorpaingoredeath
Tracklist
1 · 1984 (Crumbs for the Poors)
2 · Sociofobia
3 - Julgamento
4 · Entropia
5 · Vengeance
6 · Nada
7 · Simpatia
8 · Veneno
9 · O Cego e o Orgulho
10 · Distopia
11 · Black Bodies Bleeds
12 · O Ovo da Serpente
13 · Porcos da Mentira
NADA: Uncompromising, Unrelenting, Unfiltered
Formed in 2020 in the interior of São Paulo, NADA emerged as a response to the growing social and political turmoil in Brazil. With the pandemic forcing them into isolation, the band used their time to craft a sound that is as raw and urgent as the reality they face.
Driven by the rise of the extreme right and the spread of fascism and denialism in Brazil, NADA channels their rage into fast, direct, and unapologetic music. Their hard-hitting riffs and no-nonsense lyrics aim at the injustices plaguing their country, blending social critique with deeply personal reflections.
After making their mark with a blistering self-titled debut EP in 2022, featuring five uncompromising tracks, the band is now set to unleash their most powerful statement yet: Entropia.
www.youtube.com/@nadacrossover
https://nadathrashcrossover.bandcamp.com/album/entropia
Formed in 2018, Italy’s TEMPTRESS was founded by members of BUNKER 66, Children of Technology, Gargoyle, and Boia with the intent of giving free rein to their passion for the dreamiest and most melancholic heavy metal bands of the ‘80s – cult names such as Proud and Randy as well as the eternal Heavy Load and Gotham City, among others – without forgetting the darkness of such masters as Mercyful Fate, all seasoned with a genuine obsession for catchy and melodic choruses. Their journey into dreams began with the two-song The Orb 7” for DYING VICTIMS in 2019, which was later compiled onto the label’s Dying Victims vol. 2: Heavy Metal Attack CD collection in 2023.
Now, the sleepers have awoken, and arrive from dreamland bearing their debut album: Catch the Endless Dawn. Truly titled, Catch the Endless Dawn sees
TEMPTRESS moving measuredly, daresay silkily, across soft-haze heavy metal high on moody melody, brisk but never busy in their gait. The band’s muse is most definitely OLD metal, but there’s subtlety and an almost-hushed sense of class to their songwriting and execution that elevates the record beyond the skinny-headband & flares hordes: the former always seems pensive even when the mid-tempo pulse picks up into a relatively reined-in gallop, and the latter similarly utilizes restraint in its favor whilst conveying the requisite amount of energy. Likewise, while the realm of dreams runs parallel to the realm of fantasy, TEMPTRESS possess a palatably more delicate side compared to the D&D side of traditional metal, (dream)weaving something both emotional and hypnotic – truly, the “Dream Metal” of which they so sing here. Thus, the aforementioned influences are apt, but so are the likes of early ‘80s Rainbow, April Wine, or even Blue Öyster Cult’s unsung dream-classic Club Ninja. Wake up and Catch the Endless Dawn!
Line-up:
D. Reemer - Bass
F. Blade - Guitars
M. Dee - Vocals, Drums
From Sicily, Italy
Artwork:
Samuele_Scalise
Release date:
25th July 2025
Tracklist1 Beneath the Waves of Fantasia / Breathe the Dust of Time
2 Dream Metal
3 Woman of the Dark
4 Catch the Endless Dawn
5 Awake the Enchanter
6 Fears like Towers
7 Nightflight over Dreamland
8 She's Cold
Release info:
Regular LP edition on black vinyl, with insert, poster, sticker, postcard and download code.
Special LP edition on ultra clear vinyl, with insert, poster, sticker, postcard, download code and patch.
CD with sticker and obi.
www.dyingvictims.com
https://dyingvictimsproductions.bandcamp.com/
Belgian death metal force WOUND COLLECTOR has
inked a worldwide deal with Wormholedeath Records for the release of their sophomore
album. More info coming soon!Renowned for their audacious fusion of brutal death metal and avant-garde saxophone, the band carves a unique niche alongside acts like Nile and Imperial Triumphant, delivering relentless aggression with an unorthodox twist.
Formed in 2015 by saxophonist/composer Peter Verdonck (Thelema Trio, Ambrassband), WOUND COLLECTOR merges technical death metal with haunting saxophone melodies, defying genre conventions. The current lineup—Guy Van Campenhout (7-string guitar), Stijn Deldaele (bass), and Nico Veroeven (drums)—continues to push boundaries, building on a legacy that includes 2020’s Depravity (featuring Aeon’s Tommy Dahlströhm) and 2023’s self-released EP Begging For Chicxulub.
The debut album, Eternal Bloodcult, was released in 2018 via Profane Records, cementing the band’s reputation for unrelenting intensity and innovation.
Having shared stages with Brujeria, Cattle Decapitation, and The Monolith Deathcult, the band continues to electrify audiences with their visceral live performances
www.woundcollector.com
www.facebook.com/woundcollector
DYING VICTIMS PRODUCTIONS is proud to present IRON SPELL’S highly anticipated second album, FROM THE GRAVE, on CD and vinyl LP formats.
Hailing from Santiago, Chile’s IRON SPELL was founded in mid-2013 by drummer and composer Felipe Carvajal (Steelhammer), initially with the idea of making a classic heavy metal album with friends, mixing the mysticism and darkness of King Diamond and Black Sabbath with hard & heavy rock from the ‘70s and ‘80s like KISS, Alice Cooper, Twisted Sister, and WA.S.P. The lack of commitment and involvement of some musicians considerably delayed the process, and what was going to be a full-length ended up being a four-song EP, Heavy Metal Witchcraft. Shortly after, the band uploaded Heavy Metal Witchcraft to social media, and the word spread fast: in a few weeks, it was released in Europe on 7″ vinyl, cassette, and CD by three different labels, with DYING VICTIMS being the first ones to believe in IRON SPELL and release this recording on cassette.
IRON SPELL made their live debut in March 2014 and continued to remain active despite a few lineup changes, always faithful to their style and sound. Both fully blossomed on their debut album, 2016’s Electric Conjuring, which even featured Judas Priest’s Richie Faulkner on one track. In 2021, IRON SPELL released both the EP Live Magic after Midnight and, later, the Argentinean compilation Witching Hour – The Best of Iron Spell.
The best was yet to come for IRON SPELL, though, and it’s arrived at last in From the Grave. A more thorough-yet-effortless trip through the heavy metal ‘80s one will not find than what the Chileans present here on their second album. No stone is left unturned – or, rather, gravestone! – as IRON SPELL display the dazzling breadth of their metallic songcraft, all illustrating their thematic commitment to classic horror. From backstreet strutters to fleet-fingered speed-runs, cocksure hard rock to moody explorations of the supernatural, anthemic headbangers to equally anthemic speed metal, and even an eerie & evocative instrumental, From the Grave reads like the hypothetical soundtrack to an ‘80s horror flick, and the quintet positively ooze charisma at every darkly gleaming turn. And atop it all are the dramatic, wide-register vocals of frontman Merciless, who in turn serves as much as narrator as metal god. After 41 fully satisfying minutes and concluding with the chilling epic “Children of the Night,” you’ll fall under their IRON SPELL and rise From the Grave!
Line-up:
Ivlock - Bass
Terry - Guitars
Raiden - Guitars
Merciless - Vocals
Steelhammer - Drums
From Santiago, Chile
Artwork:
Claudio Bergamin
Release date:
25th July 2025
Tracklist1 Curse of the Ushers
2 Sorceress
3 Release from Darkness
4 While Witches Dance
5 Whispers of Sorrow
6 Devil King
7 Deep in the Night
8 Black, Hot & Heavy
9 From the Grave
10 Children of the Night
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/
KING’S HAMMER – “TO SPEAK IN TONGUES” (EP)
Label: Rottweiler Records/Broken Curfew RecordsRelease date: June 13th 2025
Genre: Death Metal
For fans of: Mortification | Dyscarnate | Pantera | Grave
Line-up: Chuck Weatherman – All music and vocals
I have sought for answers, begged for illumination from the thrones and powers that lie beyond the limits of our vision…and my prayers have been answered. A wisdom beyond comprehension, knowledge beyond bearing has been delivered unto me and my mind is in flames. The absolute essence of truth consumes me and my sense of self teeters upon the brink of annihilation. I open my mouth and the words spill forth in the language of eternity, never meant for human lips to form or mortal intellect to contain. My world splinters beneath the gaze of heaven. I am undone. I am become a conduit and while my consciousness is lost and my heart trembles, my soul begins to speak in tongues…
To Speak in Tongues is the debut EP from King’s Hammer, the savage death metal solo project from Chuck Weatherman, the guitarist and vocalist of Richmond, Virginia thrashers Shovelhead A.D. – an outpouring of the accomplished front man’s hardest and heaviest musical inclinations. Opening with the measured power of ‘The War In Heaven’, To Speak In Tongues delivers riff upon riff upon riff; focussed hammer blows that land with force and conviction. With the addition of an imposing vocal presence and a deliciously grim sound palette To Speak In Tongues makes for remorseless, relentless, yet atmospheric listening. From the old school death metal attack of first single ‘Vehement Zeal’, through the brutal grooves of ‘Wrath Descends’ and the epic ‘Crusade IX’ to the shuddering juggernaut of darkness that is concluding track, ‘Witches Bvrn’, King’s Hammer takes no prisoners.
With the final master being applied by Seth Metoyer of Mangled Carpenter and Pulpit Vomit, you know that To Speak In Tongues has all the grit and raw venom that death metal needs to deliver the maximum impact. With the muscle of Rottweiler Records and Broken Curfew behind this release, when the hammer falls on June 13th prepare to be crushed!
https://www.rottweilerrecords.com/
https://www.facebook.com/brokencurfewrecords
https://kingshammerbcr.bandcamp.com
Following their 2024 debut Devil in the Dust, Deadman is the sound of a band hitting its stride—fusing thrash, groove, death, and power metal into an explosive signature style. Massive riffs, pounding rhythms, and anthemic choruses you can shout ‘til your lungs give out—this is DISTORTA.
The EP was entirely recorded, mixed, and mastered by the band themselves, and shows a marked evolution in sound and precision.
Band Line-up for Deadman:Dmitry Keremetskiy – Lead Vocals
James Boger – Lead Guitar / Backing Vocals
Dom Davey – Guitar / Backing Vocals
Dave Prodanovic – Bass
Chris Hanrahan – Drums
Tracklist
When the War Is Over
2. The Reaper
3. Deadman
4. Longway
5. Deafening Sins
www.youtube.com/channel/UCizUhr_GuMvgDGGNFthVqpg
www.facebook.com/distorta
DYING VICTIMS PRODUCTIONS is proud to present TÈLMA’S highly anticipated debut album, ΑΝΘΡΩΠΟΒ?ΡΟΣ, on CD and vinyl LP formats.
Hailing from Greece’s vital doom scene, Τ?λμα (TÈLMA) was formed in 2017 by Marios, Kostis, and Vangelis. All three men were brought together by their love for traditional doom metal, which led them to blend their influences of Russia’s Scald, Chile’s Procession, Reverend Bizarre, and the UK’s Warning into songs of slow, ceremonial, and melancholic atmosphere, also incorporating elements of epic metal whilst staying true to the traditional doom metal spirit. In 2021, the band released the single “Ξ?φη Στραμμ?να Στο Φο?νικα,” which appeared on the compilation Art Against Censorship. The addition of Chris on drums in early 2024 made possible the completion of their first full-length, Ανθρωποβ?ρος (English: “Man-Eater”).
Originally released only digitally but now finding physical release courtesy of DYING VICTIMS, TÈLMA’s debut album displays the blanching power of slo-mo emotion and forlorn majesty. Very much firmly within the wider doom pantheon but very much also fully conveying the band’s particular personality, Ανθρωποβ?ρος nevertheless emits a unique atmosphere due to TÈLMA’s usage of their native tongue: a conscious choice, and a challenge mastered. Fittingly for such literally weighty metal, the album’s lyrics deal with the subjects of inner struggle, emancipation, the man-made misery of this world, and coming to terms with the inevitable end. That TÈLMA are able to weave distinctive melody and transfer those emotions beyond the meaning of the lyrics – no need to say “It’s all Greek to me” here – adds a mysterious, multidimensional element to their epic doom, and suggests further mastery to come. Fans of the aforementioned as well as Solitude Aeternus, DoomSword, and Crypt Sermon are wholeheartedly encouraged to get devoured by Ανθρωποβ?ρος!
Line-up:Marios - Guitars
Kostis - Guitars, Bass, Synthesizers
Vangelis - Vocals
Chris - Drums
From Athens, Greece
Artwork:
Jim Pallis
Release date:
25th July 2025
Release info:
Regular LP edition on black vinyl, with insert, poster, sticker, postcard and download code.
Special LP edition on white vinyl, with insert, poster, sticker, postcard, download code and patch.
CD with sticker and obi.
https://dyingvictimsproductions.bandcamp.com/
Hi
everybody, Petr from Parat Productions, Czech Republic, here. 3 new titles
released by PAŘÁT PRODUCTIONS this
week on Monday 19.5. In all cases these are ‘my’ heart recordings of my favourite Czech bands. First time on CD, first time on vinyl, re-release on digipak after 20 years. I believe you will find these releases interesting. Thank you for your time and support!!!
SIX DEGREES OF SEPARATION (melodic metal)
Triotus, Tricephalus And Tribadism /20th Anniversary Edition – digipak/
Music and more info on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TtOl96Apuqc&t=2225s
BLOODY OBSESSION (old school death metal)
Husaria /black vinyl/
Music and more info on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ha1SzhDVWF8&t=15s
DISSOLVING OF PRODIGY (doom/death)
Zlodejska svetelka /standard jewel box/
Music and more info on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EJKrFppXUrk
You can order in the Paratshop https://paratshop.cz/
Mythology, and actual historical atrocities, this album is not just music—it’s an invocation of the past and a battle cry for the future.
Line
upDiego Santiago (Bass)
Jaime Veron (Lead Vocals)
Jhorge "Dog" Duarte (Drums)
Fred Barros (Guitar)
Ophiolatry formed in 1998 in Brazil’s underground by Jhorge "Dog" Duarte (drums), Antonio Costa (guitars), Fabio Zperandio (bass), and Tiago Nunes (vocals). Their raw debut demo Opposite Monarchy (1999) led to a split with Ancestral Malediction and caught international attention when featured on Brazilian Assault (Relapse Records, 2000).
Signing with Evil Vengeance Records, the band released their acclaimed debut album Anti-Evangelistic Process (2002), mastered by Erik Rutan. This was followed by the Misanchristianthropy EP (2003) via Deathgasm Records and a grueling 50-date European tour, solidifying their reputation as a vicious live act.
By 2006, after a series of split releases, Ophiolatry joined Forces of Satan Records (founded by Infernus of Gorgoroth), playing Brutal Assault Festival and contributing to its compilation. In 2008, they dropped their second full-length Transmutation via Regain Records, refining their technical brutality.
After a 13-year hiatus, Ophiolatry returned in 2021 with a revamped lineup featuring Jaime Veron (vocals), Diego Santiago (bass), and Fred Barros (guitars), releasing the crushing single Somehow. In 2022, they joined Extreme Management Group Inc. (Suffocation, Cryptopsy), expanding their global reach.
Their upcoming album, Serpent’s Verdict — recorded by Diego Santiago and mastered by Dan Swanö — marks a ferocious new chapter. Out in 2025 via Wormhole Death Records, the 13-track onslaught reaffirms Ophiolatry’s place among death metal’s most relentless forces.
www.youtube.com/@ophiolatryofficial2679
www.facebook.com/ophiolatry
Enter
the void and confront salvation itself—LIKE SORROW return with THE
HARROWING, a blistering dive into theological horror and sonic
damnation. Told from the perspective of Christ descending into Hell, this track
turns sacred scripture inside out, using the apocalyptic vision of the
Harrowing of Hell to ask uncomfortable, urgent questions about justice,
privilege, and salvation.With punishing drums by Nick Manka and a soul-ripping guitar solo by Trevor O’Connor, "The Harrowing" is both majestic and terrifying—an infernal hymn that stirs ancient flames and modern fury alike. It's the sound of cosmic reckoning, wrapped in melodic black metal’s icy, glorious embrace.
He descended. He questioned. And now he sings for the damned.
Biography
Emerging from the depths of Austin, Texas, Like Sorrow is the latest chapter in Melodic Black Metal, forged by the visionary Marc Williams. What began as a side project in 2023 has grown into something far greater—an exploration of pure Black Metal, infused with Marc’s signature melodic touch. The result echoes the haunting atmospheres of early Throes of Dawn, Agathodaimon, and hints of Naglfar, weaving together spectral tales, infernal realms, and deep-seated melancholy.
Like Sorrow made its debut in 2023 with the Realm of Despair EP, released digitally and on cassette via Rotting Sun Records. This was followed by four singles throughout late 2023 and 2024, culminating in A Collection of Despair (2023-2024), released on January 22, 2025.
While the project's early tracks strip away the prominent keyboards found in Marc’s other works, this is set to evolve. Future releases will expand upon Like Sorrow’s intense, sorrowful essence, blending bleak, soul-staining darkness with the evocative melodies that define its sound. A harrowing yet captivating journey awaits—one that lingers in the shadows, calling to those who embrace the void.
https://www.facebook.com/likesorrow
https://www.facebook.com/SodehRecords
NATAS (NOT US) – “NUCLEAR WASTE 1985 – 1993 “
Formed in Chicago, IL in 1984 the band Natas changed its name to Not Us after several demos in the 80’s. NATAS / Not Us performs a wide range of extreme music style: Crossover Thrash, Hardcore Punk, Thrash and early death Metal. Imagine a mixture of Master, Crumbsuckers, Dark Angel, Excel and D.R.I. A roughly differentiated can be made between Thrash/Death Metal in their early days and Hardcore/Thrash Metal (in the later phase of the band). Natas / Not Us featured Scott Oppenhagen (vocals, guitar) ex-Master, Dave Soderdahl (bass) and Bruce Pierce (drums). Discography 1985 – 1990 contains: "Think What You Want" LP (1989. Track 1 – 9), ‘No One Gets Out Alive" Demo, 1989 track 10- 22), . "Outcast of Society" Demo, 1985 (track 23 – 29), "Wild Rags Limited Edition" Split, 1990 track 30 – 33). Extensive liner notes by Mark from Impetigo plus many old photos, flyers and posters.
HORROR OF HORRORS – “SOUNDS OF EERIE”
Horror Of Horrors (formed 1994), was a US death metal band, from Silver Spring, Maryland. The band released 2 official albums, their 3rd album was only released digital and never in any other format, even no artwork was made. In 1994 they released the Judecca / Horror Of Horrors – The Evil Is Born / Old Burnt Church Road split ep. Horror of Horror’s debut ‘Sounds of Eerie’ is a gem hailing from the heydays of 90’s death metal. The tempo remains mostly upbeat with riffs constantly bombarding the listeners from every corner. Produced by Mark Smoot engineer, producer and owner of Smoot Sound in Ashton, Maryland. who also produced the legendary Exmortis demo and recently worked with doom slougde legends Sourvein. Besides H.M. Lopez (guitars) and Buddy Buell (vocals / bass), Aantar Lee Coates (ex Exmortis) plays drums on the first two albums before he formed Unholy Ghost and Diabolic. Michael ‘Chewka’ Marchewka plays guitars on the first two albums (also ex Exmortis). Extensive liner notes by Steven Willems ( Celtic Frost, Deicide, Destruction / voices from the Darkside).
OBSCENE GESTURE- “RE-LIVING IN PROFANITY”
OBSCENE GESTURE was formed in 2000 in Los Angeles, California and played intense Thrash Metal/Crossover. The all-star band featured members of Agent Steel, Evil Dead, Steel Prophet, Abattoir and Body Count. Obscene Gesture was: Guy Green (R.I.P. 2016): Vocals, Vince Dennis: Guitars (Body Count / Steel Prophet), George Robb Bass (L.S.N. / Agent Steel), Chuck Profus Drums (ex-Agent Steel) while Juan Garcia from Body Count, Evil Dead, ex Abattoir / Agent Steel was a member during 2007-2009 as well. The album is completely remixed recently by Rob Hill (Agent Steel, Evil Dead), and has the ‘Straight Outta the Gutter’ demo 2006 as bonus. Plus new cover artwork and complete new booklet design. Gesture split up in May 2016 after Guy Green's passing
https://www.vicrecords.com/
For fans of: Ghoul, Witchery, The Haunted, Gwar, Converge, The Crown, Midnight
The video, which features clips from a collection of occult horror classics, perfectly encapsulates the song's sonic intensity. The band comments, "A blackened thrash tale of betrayal, dark rites, and tomb-born horror, inspired by Amando de Ossorio's 'Tombs of the Blind Dead.' The Outlander marks a doomed journal entry written moments before annihilation."
The exclusive premiere for "Return of the Dead Without Eyes" comes courtesy of extreme music outlet Invisible Oranges. Watch now at: https://www.invisibleoranges.com/rotgut-return-of-the-dead-without-eyes/
The
song will be streaming on all platforms on May 25.ROTGUT come up from the gutter to deliver 24 oz CANTRIP. The band’s debut EP boasts five tracks of booze-soaked thrash fury infused with the unholy union of punk attitude and blackened aggression.
ROTGUT will release 24 oz CANTRIP on streaming platforms on June 20.
Tracklist:
1) Bonemelter
2) The Hunger
3) I: Return of the Dead Without Eyes
4) II: Under the Scarlet Cross
5) III: Blood and Cooper
Keep reading for the story of the soon-to-be infamous 24 oz CANTRIP.
Born fully formed, screaming, and covered in goo out of the dumpster behind DaVinci's pizza on Merrick Road, a horned figure scrambled blindly through piles of empty paint cans, ceramic vases, and angry cats in order to move undetected. He found refuge in a musty old cellar. After pulling his foot loose from the bucket he had stepped in, he closed the heavy steel doors
behind him.
Wiping the thick blanket of dust off a 30-rack of Genesee Specialty Cream Ale, he schemed. He was cursed with the knowledge of an incantation: a spell that would bring Nyarlathotep, the Crawling Chaos, into this world. He wrestled with the thought while crushing and tossing another empty can. The ritual required great rigor and perfect focus, but he was exacting.
He chanted. He chanted and chanted. The ceiling groaned and cracked. Polyvinyl dust plumed and swirled before vanishing into imperceptible motes. He drew sorcerous glyphs in the air with two fingers outstretched. The walls trembled with a sickening low rumble. Bracing his hands firm against his ersatz altar — a Playskool Mighty My Size Table and Chair Set — he ignored the throbbing in his head and steadied himself.
A spiraling portal ripped into reality. Out spilled two bumbling homunculi, fully formed, screaming, and covered in goo. This wasn't right! The pair stumbled and scratched their way through the cellar, bleating, squawking, and tearing through nearby cases of Natty Daddy like vultures to carrion. He pondered for what seemed like hours over the pyramid of discarded beer cans and the now-empty bottle of Old Grand Dad he had chanced upon halfway through. What could have gone wrong?
The cellar burst open. Darkening the door was a group of hulking, hazmat-suited figures. At once, the three slickened homunculi grappled one another in a long and futile struggle to get on their feet. They shouted in a panic if they were "being detained" until they were eventually tased into unconsciousness.
This was ROTGUT's ill-fated 24 oz CANTRIP.
Bio:
Assembled against their will by a faceless shadow organization in the Winter of 2024, the three designated FD, C19, and AX spent weeks in a lightless concrete hell. When the chance to escape emerged, they seized it — for they were bound by a great purpose: to form an extreme metal band, inspired by crust punk, rock ’n’ roll, and classic schlock to shred wanton across the greater US and parts beyond. That band is ROTGUT.
https://rotgutofficial.bandcamp.com/
The Circle Music have signed the electrifying Swedish horrorpunk band LEFT HAND BLACK. Hailing from Gothenburg, this quartet, consisting of veterans of the local music scene, will release their third full-length album, "LEFT HAND BLACK 3: DEATH CAN'T KEEP US APART", in September.
Formed in the spring of 2019 on an island just outside Gothenburg, Left Hand Black brings together the formidable talents of Hans Hagström and Jonathan Jansson (formerly of The Dead Next Door) with Johan Hansson and Anton Zachrisson (from Overdrive Solution). Their sound is a potent brew of old-school melodic horror punk and rock, drawing inspiration from iconic bands such as Misfits, Ramones and Bad Religion.
Johan Hansson of Left Hand Black said: “I have followed Maria and The Circle Music since the first release, and with her passion for the music and what she does for the bands, this is a dream come true. We are super excited to be part of the TCM family.”
Left Hand Black have carved a reputation with their previous releases: their self-titled debut in 2020 via Wolverine Records and their 2022 follow-up, "Lower Than Satan" through Sunny Bastard Records/Sick Taste Records. Now, with "Left Hand Black 3: Death Can't Keep Us Apart" they aim to solidify their position as purveyors of infectious horror-infused punk anthems. As the band have declared: "We prove that we can write hits and are an insanely good live band that takes no prisoners and celebrates a hellish party with you in the graveyard."
https://www.facebook.com/Lefthandblackhorrorpunk/
NEWS 23.5.2025
MANDRAGORA TITANIA – “IN FABULIS”Release date : 19. June 2025
Nach ihrem überragenden „Rex Silvarum“ Album im Jahr 2022 haben die deutschen Folk Metaller Mandragora Thuringia, nachdem im Frühjahr 2025 eine kosmetische Umbenennung in MANDRAGORA TITANIA erfolgte, mit „In Fabulis“ endlich ein neues Album im Gepäck. Wie schon beim Vorgänger war man hierfür bei Dom R. Crey (Equilibrium/Nothgard) im Studio um 13 neue Tracks aufzunehmen. Stilistisch erwartet den Hörer erneut eine mitreißende Mischung aus brachialem Metal und überzeugenden Folk Einflüssen, wobei man den Metal und Epic Fokus im Vergleich zum Vorgänger noch etwas mehr hervorgehoben hat!
Mit „In Fabulis“ schicken sich Mandragora Titania an, die Lücke zu Größen des Genres merklich schmelzen zu lassen, beziehungsweise mit ihrem individuellen Charme ihren eigenen Platz am Lagerfeuer der Folk-Metal Szene zu besetzen, wie sie ein ums andere mal bei ihren Festival und Clubshows unter Beweis stellen. Greift euch einen Humpen Met und lasst die Köpfe kreisen, wenn Mandragora Titania zum Tanze bitten!
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IRON MAIDEN beginnen
ihre RUN FOR YOUR LIVES WORLD TOUR am 27. Mai in
Budapest, gefolgt von 31 weiteren Stadion-, Festival- und
Arena-Shows in ganz Europa. Da bereits mehr als eine Million Tickets
verkauft wurden und die meisten Shows ausverkauft sind, werden Fans darauf
hingewiesen, dass produktionsbedingt oder durch die Venues noch zusätzliche
Ticketkontingente kurz vor den jeweiligen Shows und an den Showtagen selbst
verfügbar sein werden.Die RUN FOR YOUR LIVES WORLD TOUR markiert 50 Jahre seit der Gründung der Band durch Steve Harris Ende 1975. Um das zu feiern, wird den Maiden-Fans eine ganz besondere Setlist versprochen, die die neun Studioalben von “Iron Maiden” bis “Fear Of The Dark” umfasst, mit der spektakulärsten und aufwändigsten Show aller Zeiten!
Passend zu dieser Zeitperiode möchten IRON MAIDEN, dass alle im Publikum diese spektakuläre Show so erleben, wie sie es damals in den 80er-Jahren getan hätten, als viele dieser Songs zum ersten Mal live gespielt wurden. Und wie viele andere Künstler bittet die Band ihre Fans nun, die Konzerte nicht übermäßig mit ihren Handys oder Tablets zu filmen.
Manager Rod Smallwood erklärt: “Wir möchten wirklich, dass die Fans die Konzerte hautnah genießen, anstatt sie nur auf ihren kleinen Bildschirmen zu sehen. Das Ausmaß der Handynutzung heutzutage mindert den Spaß, insbesondere für die Band, die von der Bühne aus auf Reihen voller Handys blickt, aber auch für andere Konzertbesucher. Wir sind überzeugt, dass die Leidenschaft und das Engagement unserer Fans die Konzerte zu etwas ganz Besonderem machen, aber die Handybesessenheit ist mittlerweile so außer Kontrolle geraten, dass sie unnötig ablenkt – insbesondere auch die Band. Ich hoffe, die Fans haben dafür Verständnis und werden die Nutzung ihrer Handykameras aus Respekt vor der Band und ihren Mitfans deutlich einschränken.
Wir wünschen uns sehr, dass ihr stattdessen 'im Moment' lebt und voll und aktiv dabei seid, um jeden einzelnen dieser klassischen Songs in der Stimmung und Art und Weise zu genießen, wie sie ursprünglich gespielt wurden.
Bei dieser Show geht es nicht nur darum, unsere Musik zu feiern; es geht, wie ihr sehen werdet, auch um unsere jahrelange Kunst, um Eddie und um die vielen, vielen Maiden-Welten, die wir für euch geschaffen haben.
Also bitte respektiert die Band, respektiert die anderen Fans und habt die Zeit eures Lebens, wenn ihr euch eurer Maiden-Familie anschließt, um aus vollem Herzen zu singen, anstatt euer Handy zu zücken!! Das ist doch wirklich nicht zu viel verlangt, oder?“
Die RUN FOR YOUR LIVES WORLD TOUR ist ein Teil der Feierlichkeiten zum 50. Jubiläum von IRON MAIDEN und bietet zahlreiche Events mit Fan-Treffen in den Städten, in denen die Band auftritt. Wie bereits auf der letzten Tour in Australien erfolgreich eingeführt, wird es Eddie's Official Pop-up Dive Bar geben, die in 20 Städten während der Tour für Treffen vor und nach den Konzerten geöffnet sein wird. Dort gibt es Trooper-Bier und Darkest Red Wein, Essen, exklusives Merch und weiteres Entertainment. Details gibt es auf ironmaiden.com. Bitte beachten: Die Band wird bei diesen Events nicht anwesend sein!
Darüber hinaus wird über die Universal Pictures Content Group noch in diesem Jahr ein Dokumentarfilm in Spielfilmlänge weltweit in die Kinos kommen und Thames & Hudson werden ein offizielles gebundenes Buch zur großartigen visuellen Feier von 50 Jahren IRON MAIDEN veröffentlichen. Weitere Einzelheiten zu diesen beiden spannenden Veröffentlichungen werden in Kürze bekannt gegeben.
MAI 2025
Di, 27. – Budapest Aréna, Budapest, Ungarn *
Mi, 28. – Budapest Aréna, Budapest, Ungarn *
Sa, 31. – Letnany Airport, Prag, Tschechische Republik *
JUNI 2025
So, 1. – TIPOS Arena, Bratislava, Slowakei *
Do, 5. – Trondheim Rocks, Trondheim, Norwegen (Festival)
Sa, 7. – SR-Bank Arena, Stavanger, Norwegen *
Mo, 9. – Royal Arena, Kopenhagen, Dänemark *
Do, 12. – 3Arena, Stockholm, Schweden *
Fr, 13. – 3Arena, Stockholm, Schweden *
Mo, 16. – Olympic Stadium, Helsinki, Finnland *
Do, 19. – Graspop Metal Meeting, Dessel, Belgien (Festival)
Sa, 21. – Utilita Arena, Birmingham, England ^
So, 22. – Co-op Live, Manchester, England ^
Mi, 25. – Malahide Castle, Dublin, Irland *^
Sa, 28. – London Stadium, London, England *^
Mo, 30. – OVO Hydro, Glasgow, Schottland ^
JULI 2025
Do, 3. – Eurockéennes Festival, Belfort, Frankreich (Festival)
Sa, 5. – Riyadh Air Metropolitano, Madrid, Spanien **
So, 6. – MEO Arena, Lissabon, Portugal **
Mi, 9. – Hallenstadion, Zürich, Schweiz **
Fr, 11. – Veltins-Arena, Gelsenkirchen, Deutschland **
So, 13. – Stadio Euganeo, Padova, Italien **
Di, 15. – Bürgerweide, Bremen, Deutschland **
Do, 17. – Ernst Happel Stadium, Wien, Österreich **
Sa, 19. – Paris La Défense Arena, Paris, Frankreich **
So, 20. – Paris La Défense Arena, Paris, Frankreich **
Mi, 23. – GelreDome, Arnhem, Niederlande **
Fr, 25. – Deutsche Bank Park, Frankfurt, Deutschland **
Sa, 26. – Cannstatter Wasen, Stuttgart, Deutschland **
Di, 29. – Waldbühne, Berlin, Deutschland **
Mi, 30. – Waldbühne, Berlin, Deutschland **
AUGUST 2025
Sa, 2. – PGE Narodowy, Warschau, Polen **
Support-Acts
*Halestorm
^The Raven Age
** Avatar
Die letzten Restkarten gibt es unter www.ironmaiden.com
THE OSSUARY präsentieren Vintage-Video zu „ALTAR IN BLACK“!Mit „Altar in Black“ beschwören THE OSSUARY ein rituelles Manifest des Doom herauf – getragen von schwer atmenden Riffs, eindringlicher Stimme und dem Nachhall guten alten Heavy Metals.
Für Fans von: Black Sabbath, Pentagram, Mercyful Fate, Witchfinder General
Dieser Song ist kein gewöhnliches Stück Musik. Er ist ein Schwur, in Stein gemeißelt und mit Blut besiegelt.
Hier geht´s zum Vintage-Video zu „Altar in Black“: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GLAMnVQJvEw
„Altar in Black“ stammt vom kommenden Album „REQUIEM FOR THE SUN“ und verkörpert den Geist des Okkult-Rock und Doom-Metal der 70er Jahre in seiner reinsten Form - roh, schwer und hypnotisch.
Aus den Gewölben des Doom erhebt sich dieser Track als feierliche Prozession: Gitarren wie Altarkerzen, Stimmen wie beschworene Geister, Bilder aus einer anderen Zeit. Wer hört, erkennt: Dies ist nicht nur Musik. Dies ist eine Zeremonie.
https://linktr.ee/theossuary
https://supremechaos.de/
PESTNEBEL – “VERFALL”
Genre: Black MetalLabel: Folter Records
Vertrieb: Alive
VÖ: 28.05.2025
PESTNEBEL sind zurück in Feuer und Blut! Mit »Verfall«, ihrem nunmehr siebten Album, beweist die deutsche Black-Metal-Institution einmal mehr, dass sie zu den authentischsten Verfechtern des kompromisslosen Second-Wave-Black-Metals zählt.
Oder, wie Bandkopf Pestmeister es formuliert: »Raw Old School Black Metal – wie seit unseren Anfängen. Keine Kompromisse! Pure hate! PESTNEBEL steht für den Verfall und Niedergang der Menschheit.«
Dabei sind Kompositionen wie »Night of the final damnation«, in denen sich rohe, bösartige Underground-Energie, Eiseskälte und majestätische Erhabenheit vortrefflich vereinen, eine Klasse für sich. Noch fokussierter und aggressiver als zuvor zertrümmert »Verfall« die Mauern des menschlichen Stumpfsinns.
https://www.facebook.com/FolterRecordsGermany
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063927991814
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.
Devouring Darkness is out now on CD, digital, and vinyl formats on Willowtip Records.
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.willowtip.com/home.aspx
www.facebook.com/officialunmerciful
Band's statement
We are truly honoured to join a label to have spewed as much magnificent rot and pus upon this world as Transcending Obscurity. With the label's track-record reeking of all forms of death and decay, we are confident that our cross-over brew of brutal death metal has matured to mouthwatering putridity that will satisfy the label's followers' rancid appetite. Our team-up with TO festers with filth we can barely wait to spit on you all... And huge respect for the cat sanctuary! Providing a shelter for animals is downright the nicest thing you can do while fouling the rest of the world with death metal.
Line up
Atte Ojanne - Guitar & vocals
Tuomas Iivanainen - Guitar & vocals
Juhana Korkka Heinonen - Bass & vocals
Lasse Sannikka - Drums
Artwork by Daemorph Art
Statement on Abyssal Hellscapes music video:
Mother Earth awakes.
Abyssal Hellscapes is a tale of the ultimate, unstoppable forces of nature.
Rock and bone are ground to dust as the creations of mankind crumble and cease to exist.
Thousands of souls vanish into emptiness from the ruins conquered by silence.
Once again, Mother Earth falls into slumber...
For now
Statement on the album:
An ode to the emotionless brutality of nature, Extinguish All Existence explores themes from devastating natural disasters to the most insidious parasitic reproduction mechanisms of the animal realm. Taking Enragement's genre-crossing approach to brutal death metal further than ever before, the new album surpasses its predecessors in all manners of extremity.
Track
listing1. Vorarephilia
2. Abyssal Hellscapes
3. Pathogenesis
4. Parasitic Ingress
5. Harbingers of Degradation
6. Vesuvius
7. Hypercarnivorous
8. Insectiferous Abomination
9. Natural Mass Asphyxiation
10. Extinguish All Existence
https://www.facebook.com/transcendingobscurityrecords/
Fans of Hypocrisy, Bolt Thrower, Unleashed, and God Dethroned will feel right at home with WRITTEN IN BLOOD’s intense and narrative-driven death metal.
The song is the first chapter of a brutal two-part concept based on the terrifying true story of Walpurga Hausmännin, a 16th-century midwife accused of witchcraft, demonic pacts, and the murder of over 40 children.
“With ‘Black Widow Walpurga,’ we wanted to bring this forgotten nightmare to
life through sound,” comments Beef, vocalist and bass player of WRITTEN
IN BLOOD. “The story is horrifying. It fits perfectly with the dark atmosphere
and heaviness we strive for in our music.”Driven by punishing riffs, guttural vocals, and tight, thunderous production, “Black Widow Walpurga” is a relentless blend of old-school death metal and chilling storytelling. The track was mixed and mastered by Henri Sattler (God Dethroned), giving the band’s sound a sharp and crushing edge.
“We put a lot of effort into the production to make sure every hit lands with full impact,” says Beef. “This is one of our most intense tracks to date.”
The song closes with a slow, haunting section, deliberately setting the stage for part two of the story. The second part will be featured on the band’s upcoming full-length album.
“This is just chapter one,” the band adds. “The second part will take Walpurga’s tale to its bitter, gruesome end.”
Formed in 2019 by former members of God Dethroned and Mandator, WRITTEN IN BLOOD was later joined by ex-members of Morte Aeterna and Procreation. The band draws from the spirit of classic 90s death metal, blending it with themes from myth, folklore, and ancient history to create an atmospheric yet crushing sound.
Their debut album “Written in Blood” (2022) received strong praise from the European metal press. Rock Hard (DE) described it as “rough, dark, abysmal,” while Rock Tribune (BE) called it “excellent song material that sounds overwhelming and heavy.”
Written In Blood are:
Bert "Beef" Hoving – Bass & Vocals
Marcel Heutink – Rhythm Guitar
Jeffrey Zwart – Lead Guitar
Jos Eggens – Drums
https://www.youtube.com/@WritteninBlood666
https://writteninblood.nl/
https://www.facebook.com/bloodwritten/
THE BLEAK PICTURE – “SHADES OF LIFE”
Label: Ardua MusicRelease date: June 27th 2025
Genre: Melodic Doom/Death Metal
For fans of: Paradise Lost | Moonspell | Katatonia | Fields Of The Nephilim
“There are times when sorrow seems to me to be the only truth. Other things may be illusions of the eye or the appetite, made to blind the one and cloy the other, but out of sorrow have the worlds been built, and at the birth of a child or a star there is pain.” - Oscar Wilde, De Profundis
Since 2021 the creative partnership of vocalist Tero Ruohonen (Autumnfall, Temple Of Kliffoth) and multi-instrumentalist Jussi Hänninen (Autumnfall, ex-Fall Of The Leafe) have been working together under the banner of The Bleak Picture, invoking immense doom/death arias of stunning beauty and overwhelming anguish. With their 2021 debut EP, Songs Of Longing and last year’s momentous full length debut album, Meaningless, The Bleak Picture have begun to carve out a place for themselves in the souls of those destined to walk the hardest, darkest paths. Now they present their second album, a collection of songs that encompasses all they have been before and more. It is time to fall deeper into the illuminating dark…it is time to experience all the Shades Of Life.
This journey into the grey lands begins with ‘Plagued By Sorrow’ and a heavy mantle of sadness settles across as your shoulders as soon as the richly textured sounds begin. Yet as well as placing a sombre weight upon your soul, the song also embraces you in ringing guitar melodies and the crisp, powerful drums carry you forward upon a dark, irresistible tide…after all, there is far to go before you sleep. A dreamlike ambience enfolds you as the exquisite melancholy of ‘Absolution’ slips like smoke into the dark and haunting ‘Code Of Ethics’, where the real and unreal become unrecognisable from each other and you realise you are lost in this world of sound and emotion. The magic of The Bleak Picture lies in their ability to draw you completely into their music, to cocoon you in heartbreak and enshroud you in chill mists of desolation, holding all else at bay. This power is most keenly felt when entwined in the transformative visions of ‘Silent Exit’, an epic piece of quiet grandeur. There is a sense of space within the music of this piece and as you move through it the thoughts that come will be yours alone. And as much as you might wish to pause at this point, to look back even, you must carry your reflections on to the ‘City Of Ghosts’. This haunted place, this sonic cathedral of drifting souls is the perfect conclusion to Shades Of Life; bringing all the memories, imaginings and contemplations of the journey together. It ensures that the listening experience will never be forgotten and whispers enticements to return.
Shades Of Life is built upon the foundations of classic doom/death metal, with deep, expressive vocals, emotive, melodic guitar lines and vast, austere riffs. However it is also dusted in the magic of gothic illusion that engenders a uniquely captivating atmosphere and meticulous attention has been paid to every intricate musical detail – subtle guitar work and outstanding drumming – with each nuance being given space to shine by the meticulous mastering of Javier Fernandez (TodoMal). And all of this combines to form an incredibly complete album, perfect within itself. Look for its coming on June 27th as it is ushered into the world by Ardua Music, on CD and digital formats.
Line-up:
Jussi Hänninen - Music
Tero Ruohonen - Vocals
All music written by Jussi Hänninen
All lyrics written by Tero Ruohonen
https://www.arduamusic.com/
https://www.facebook.com/thebleakpicture
THE FINAL WITNESS – “BENEATH THE ALTAR”
Label: Rottweiler RecordsRelease date: August 15th 2025
Genre: Progressive Thrash/Death Metal
For fans of: Sadus | White Stones | Coroner | Moonloop
Solo projects are not the rare entity that they once were in the multitude of metal genres. Sometimes the fact that an entire album of songs has been written and performed by a single individual can simply pass us by as just another barely noted scrap of information. But then an album will come along that reminds us of just what a remarkable feat has been accomplished in its creation…the realisation that one person was responsible for every element of what we have just been enveloped by…when the songs are so individual, complex and emotionally charged…it can still take your breath away. Beneath The Altar, the debut full length album from The Final Witness is one of those special albums. Behind the banner of The Final Witness is multi-instrumentalist Josh Henderson, who signed with Rottweiler Records at the end of 2024 – in time to contribute to the label’s customary selection of Christmas singles with a ripping interpretation of the 17th Century carol, ‘God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen’ – and now it is time for Beneath The Altar to be unleashed!
Beneath The Altar offers no gradual immersion into its turbulent waters, no gradual revealing of its unpredictable nature. Opening track ‘Principalities’ immediately shakes the ground beneath your feet, shifting between tempos, styles and ambiance, wrong footing you at every turn. It’s eclectic and effervescent right to its final note. As the pleasing complexity of ‘Coronation’ follows it is already obvious that Beneath The Altar is a demonstration of a unique creative vision at work. As the album progresses you are confronted with intense aggression, incredible guitar solos, passages of amazing, atmospheric, melodious reflection and a staggering array of riffs. In ‘Negative World’ an imposing opening explodes into fierce, gritty thrash before sparkling solos like stardust and ice shards tumble through the darkness. A magical pool of tranquillity appears at the heart of the song, but after mere moments it is violently shattered by furious blast beats. And all of this is executed with sublime control, each segment masterfully interwoven with the next. ‘The Blood’ provides the album’s towering conclusion and it is only really when you reach its final peaks that you can look back on the vast landscape of the album you have just traversed and appreciate the threads of mood and atmosphere that draw it together. The conclusion of ‘The Blood’ and consequently Beneath The Altar possesses such uplifting power and majesty. The vocals, solos, riffs and rhythms entwine in a manner that lifts the whole listening experience of the album to another level.
The production and engineering of Becoming The Archetype’s Jason Wisdom have afforded Josh Henderson’s incredible work all the space it needs to breathe and all the power required for it to hit home with maximum emotional impact. Rottweiler Records will unveil Beneath The Altar, this magnificent testament to the adventurous spirit of extreme metal, on August 15th and we can only hope that it will be just the first of many albums to come from Josh Henderson, The Final Witness.
Line-up:
Josh Henderson – all music and vocals
https://www.rottweilerrecords.com/
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100069928882065
Finnish progressive death metal band SARGASSUS is set to release their debut album 'VITRUVIAN RAYS', out in June 13th 2025 via Inverse Records.
The third and last single 'Pahat Veräjät' is unleashed today and it's available on all essential streaming services: https://push.fm/fl/sargassus-pahat
The Band Comments:
"''Pahat Veräjät' is the third and final single before the release of the 'Vitruvian Rays' album. The song is both a departure from the band's usual modus operandi, as it is sung in Finnish, as well as a return to the roots, featuring long atmospheric passages with progressive chord structures. As the song kicks off with ultra-fast blast beats, there is a definite nod towards extreme metal as well. 'Pahat Veräjät' ('The Bad Gates' in english)
references the gates of Tuonela, the cold underworld of Finnish mythology. It tells the story of a journey through the wilderness between the living and the dead, asking the listener if a life's worth can (or should) be measured in wealth, as all material possession will eventually be left behind"
Watch official music video of the first single Spirit of Gravity: https://youtu.be/IZ4S5DrNBgs Track list:
01. Spirit of Gravity
02. Carving the Veins of God
03. The Lone Idunn Grows in Shade
04. Judgement of the Four
05. Pahat veräjät
06. On the Shoulders of Atlas
07. Vitruvian Rays
08. Zealot
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
https://hexrot-label.bandcamp.com/album/formless-ruin-of-oblivion
HEXROT - “FORMLESS RUIN OF OBLIVION”
Genre: avantgarde
death/black/thrash metalFor fans of: Felgrave, Construct of Lethe, Deathspell Omega, Blut aus Nord, Death, Ulcerate, Veilburner
"Formless Ruin of Oblivion is the second release from Massachusetts duo Hexrot, combining a dense stylistic mélange of death, black, and thrash metal with inventive electronic experimentation and a keen sense of structure. The 35-minute piece flows continuously across 7 tracks, maintaining a constant tension between the harmony and dissonance of its ever-shifting web of musical ideas. Seamlessly interwoven, a bed of modular synthesizer and other digital flourishes run the gamut from clangorous and industrial to warm and ethereal. The immediacy of a live studio recording gives its performances authenticity and power, but careful production ensures you’ll still be discovering new things multiple listens in. To our most fully realized expression to date, we bid you welcome."
Line up
Arkain - Guitars, bass, vocals
Melmoth - Drums, vocals, electronics
Mastered by Colin Marston at Menegroth, the Thousand Caves
Logo by Nat Lacuna @newjunkaesthetic
Album art from “The Garden of Earthly Delights” by Hieronymous Bosch
Track listing
1. What Lies Veiled
2. Heavenward
3. Consecrating Luminous Conflagration
4. Ghostly Retrograde I
5. Clandestine Haunt
6. Ghostly Retrograde II
7. Formless Ruin of Oblivion
Release date - August 29nd, 2025
https://www.facebook.com/transcendingobscurityrecords/
https://www.facebook.com/hexrot
Their distinctive blend of lyricism about war, combined with their relentless, neck-breaking Thrash Metal assault, pays homage to the genre's golden age Gods such as Slayer, Megadeth, Kreator, Exodus and Testament as well as some of the melodies 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.
Details & pre-order: https://t.ly/B3Vrj
https://linktr.ee/mykingdommusic
https://www.facebook.com/xenosa.d.thrash
Finnish Turku-based melodic death metal band FROSTBITE TERROR is set to release new EP later in 2025. The second single 'GEHENNA' is out today and music is available here: https://youtu.be/d_zydWMVtGI
"Massive sounds support furious blasting that won’t leave you cold. The
greatest things in Finland, metal and sauna, are combined like never seen
before. Listen to this tale of a sauna stove opening up a portal to hell and a
face-off with the devil himself!Gehenna is a kind of survival story from an afterparty where all food and drink is gone. This melodic piece with wall-of-sound guitars is then a good tune to warm up the sauna and enjoy the rest of the night, maybe even mosh listening to the riffs. While dreaming of a delivery of drinks the stove heats up to glowing hot and temperature rises above comfortable, representing hellfire. At that point what else can you do than take a thorough steam bath and relax."
Olli Kuure / Composer
"Sometimes bathing in a sauna escalates to a hellish experience, so why not make a song out of that. Based on a true story (maybe with small embellishments). The song steamrolls forward like many Finnish heavy classics. That makes it a perfect backdrop for telling tall tales about how much heat we can take in the sauna."
Otso Turunen / Lyricist
Listen to Gehenna on streaming services: https://push.fm/fl/frostbite-terror-gehenna
Biography:
Frostbite Terror is a melodic death metal newcomer from Turku, Finland. Since 2022 Frostbite Terror has combined melodeath, thrashy 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
Sebastian Kavón / synths
Composed by Olli Kuure
Lyrics by Otso Turunen
Single cover by Mordiggian Art
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100092156688089
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Tag, has been some time since the last update from the LYCANTHROPIC
CHANTS dungeon .REPULSIVE FEAST SCANDINAVIA TOUR 2025
REPULSIVE FEAST brings death, grind and gore to Scandinavia in May 2025.
2025.05.28, SWE/Malmö @ Family Pub
2025.05.29, NOR/Oslo @ Last Train
2025.05.30, SWE/Trollhättan @ Backstage
2025.05.31, SWE/Borgholm @ Öland Rots Festival
2025.06.01, DEN/Øster Skerninge @ Strafbar
NEW MERCH AND RECORDS WILL BE AVAILABLE!
New merch items from CRYPTIC BROOD and REPULSIVE FEAST added to our band stores.
Plus more items that arrived and are available from our distro.
SICK FEAST 2025
Let’s celebrate extreme underground musick at Sick Feast 2025. Lycanthropic Chants will present an ugly composition of madness that reeks of death’s breath in Wolfsburg (Germany) at s.v Jugendhaus Ost on 18th October 2025. And everyone who can’t get enough gore spilled is invited to join the warm-up show in Wolfsburg at Sauna-Klub the day before, 17th October 2025.
Band announcements will disgust you over the next weeks. Tickets are available from this location. There are two ticket options:
2-day ticket (main fest at s.v. Jugendhaus Ost on Saturday, 18th October 2025 plus warm-up show at Sauna-Klub on Friday, 17th October 2025)
main fest only ticket
Bands confirmed so far:
FEACES CHRIST (GER)
IMPUGNER (NOR)
PREHISTORIC WAR CULT (GER)
RETORSION (HUN)
RUUN (NOR)
SOVEREIGN (NOR)
TROLLCAVE (ESP)
+ more tba
Upcoming local shows in Wolfsburg (Germany) presented by Lycanthropic Chants
There will be more info coming but for now:
2025.07.30 s.v. Jugendhaus Ost: DIVINE DEFILEMENT (ISL) + BOWEL EVACUATION (GER)
2025.09.05 Sauna-Klub: MISCREANCE (ITA)
2025.09.18 s.v. Jugendhaus Ost: JADE (ESP) + HALLUCINATE (GER)
2025.10.17 Sauna-Klub: Sick Feast 2025 warm-up
2025.10.18 s.v. Jugendhaus Ost: Sick Feast 2025
2025.11.04 s.v. Jugendhaus Ost: tba
2025.11.28 s.v. Jugendhaus Ost: EARTHBONG (GER) + GAYA'S DEMISE (GER)
2026.02.20 s.v. Jugendhaus Ost: tba
https://lycanthropic.de/
Watch the music video to “Saturnine Child” created by Grupa 13 (Behemoth, Amon Amarth etc): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xAOGKk3GRpk
Listen to the single via all streaming services: https://bfan.link/myr-saturninechil