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Label: Rottweiler Records
Release Date: January 18th 2025
Rottweiler Records have proudly announced a new addition to their ever growing roster of diverse extreme metal. Southern California based modern thrash force, Death Protocol are the latest addition to the Rottweiler ranks and they are aiming to release their first album, Demonic Onslaught, this summer. However, before they set to work with producer Adam Castro of Classic Disaster on that neck-breaking enterprise, the band, formed by vocalist/lyricist David Priest and guitarist David Estrada, will be unleashing a new single - 'Times Change Truth Does Not'. Armed with massive crunching riffs, ironclad power, killer choruses, infectious hooks and some superb lead guitar work from recent recruit Nicholas Pelamati, 'Times Change Truth Does Not' is an absolute wrecking ball of thrash metal domination!
The song will be aired first, exclusively, on The Metal Priest Show on The Metal Onslaught radio show this Saturday, January 18th from 9PM PST and then go live on the Death Protocol bandcamp page.
Embrace the full force of 'Times Change Truth Does Not' and be ready for the Demonic Onslaught this summer!
Current Line up:
David Priest - Vocals
David Estrada - Guitars
Nicholas Pelamati - Lead Guitars
https://www.rottweilerrecords.com/
https://www.facebook.com/DeathProtocol
Long-running and critically acclaimed melodic/progressive death metal project, DESSIDERIUM, enters a new chapter with their forthcoming release for Willowtip Records, its first for the label. New album Keys to the Palace will be released on CD, double-vinyl gatefold LP, and digital formats on March 17.
The album's first single, "DOVER HENDRIX," is streaming now at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nHaHZN1NHkU. The song is also available on all the usual digital platforms, including Bandcamp, Spotify, Apple Music, and Deezer.
Sole member and founder, Alex Haddad, shared his thoughts about Keys to the Palace: "This album was ten plus years in the making. A lot of the material here actually precedes that of the two previous releases. Completing this record means giving closure to this era of Dessiderium that has spanned across my twenties, and I see it as a well suited final chapter to this period. The two previous albums, Shadow Burn and Aria, provided no happy ending. They were both about defeat in their own way. Keys to the Palace reaches for triumph. This is an album about time travel that explores the polarity between past and future, innocence and disillusion, faith and despair, and adolescence and adulthood."
Pre-order:
https://bit.ly/keys-willowtip
https://bit.ly/keys-bandcamp
Track Listing:
1. In The Midst Of May
2. Dover Hendrix
3. Pollen For The Bees
4. A Dream That Wants Me Dead
5. Magenta
6. Keys To The Palace
Credits:
All music and words written by Alex Haddad.
Produced by Alex Haddad.
Guitars, bass, vocals, keyboard, and orchestrations/synthesizers by Alex Haddad.
Drum programming by Brody Smith.
Piano solos on "Dover Hendrix" and "Pollen For The Bees" performed by Thomas Leroy Meier.
Mixed and mastered by Mendel Bij De Leij.
Artwork by Adam Burke (Nightjar Illustration).
https://www.willowtip.com/home.aspx
https://www.facebook.com/p/Dessiderium-100063280476262/
In "Emptiness," the band takes a brutal yet introspective dive into the emotional void, tackling themes of isolation, despair, and the deep human longing for connection. With a raw and aggressive sound that pushes the limits of thrash and death metal, the track exposes the psychological burden of searching for meaning when faced with life's stark emptiness.
The band stated: "Hollowness welcomed inside. This emptiness swallowed by. Fulfilling that emptiness. To find myself in you...This is the solution. This is the Way Out. Emptiness is the second video from our album, which will be released on April 17th. A song about emptiness, being lost, giving up, and finding a way out."
The music video for "Emptiness" was filmed and edited by András Székely, while the album Where Death Hunts was recorded, mixed, and mastered by István Simon at No Silence Studio in Hungary.
Stay tuned for more updates from ATROX TRAUMA as they continue to dominate the metal scene with their unrelenting sound.
Atrox Trauma was founded in 2008 in Hungary. Their goal, according to the music genre, was clear from the beginning: thrash metal with death metal influences. The band recorded 2 EPs during its earlier years besides performing on live gigs. The band's strength increased in 2019, and they have been spinning at an unstoppable speed since then. It gave a series of concerts in its motherland and countries in the neighborhood. The band creates a huge listener experience with its tight, intense, fast, and face-tearing music.
In 2022 they released their first LP called 'On The Line Of Nothing And Something' by the Italian label WormHoleDeath.The listener can experience everything from intense immersion to melodic thrash metal. Four music videos provide visual support for the fan-approachable experience.
By the end of 2024, they took the stage in many countries, performing in tours and festivals, and recorded their second LP ”Where Death Hunts”.
Line up:
Imre Török – Vocal, guitar
András Székely – Lead guitar
Gyula Tábori – Bass guitar
Gergely Győri - Drums
www.youtube.com/channel/UCrKcJkba3rZAPjVPfw__RhA
www.facebook.com/atroxtraumaband
Stream it now at: https://openkasket.bandcamp.com/track/internal-threat-feat-terminal-nation
A crushing slab of death metal, Trials of Failure, Open Kasket's debut full-length album, will be released February 7 on digital and cassette formats via Barbaric Brutality Records.
Pre-order: https://openkasket.bandcamp.com/album/trials-of-failure
Thematically, Trials of Failure revolves around self deprecation and full criticism of one's self. Sonically, the album is a demolition demonstration of caustic riffing and relentless pummeling. Add guest vocal spots on "Internal Threat" (Stan Liszewski of Terminal Nation), "Chain Whip" (Bryson Sherick of Backbiter), and "Chemical Death" (Jackson Edwards of Zashed), and the package is complete. Subtly is anathema. Force is paramount.
Track Listing:
1. Ersatz (Sine Die)
2. No Value
3. Internal Threat (feat. Terminal Nation)
4. Bruised Sprainstein
5. Should
6. Putrid Existence
7. Defective
8. Chain Whip (feat. Backbiter)
9. Chemical Death (feat. Zashed)
10. Ripped Up
Credits:
Drums engineered at Wolfman Studios.
Mixed/Mastered/Reamped by Conor Haines at Corruption Studios.
Line-Up:
Fox Stillman - Vocals
Jacob Stillman - Guitar
Ethan Graham - Guitar
Jake Rasch - Bass/Vocals
Ryan Thibault - Drums
Bio:
Open Kasket is a Beatdown Death Metal band straight from Little Rock, AR. Formed in 2022, the band’s sound revolves around slamming riffs, groovy drums, and monstrous bass. These components together create the all out violent sound that the band delivers.
https://www.youtube.com/@openkasket6235
https://www.facebook.com/openkaskethc
GRAVESLAVE, a ferocious entity in
the Midwest metal scene since their formation in 2014, has built a reputation
for their relentless speed, intricate songwriting, and visually striking music
videos. Their powerful performances have captivated audiences from their early
days, with a catalog that continues to evolve. Notable for their intense live
shows, they’ve shared the stage with top-tier acts such as Origin, Rings of
Saturn, Abigail Williams, and Unearth, and embarked on successful tours across
the U.S. and Europe. Their 2018 EU tour with Origin and Rings of Saturn helped
cement their reputation in the global metal scene, and their 2021 album *No
Center* was met with critical acclaim, earning praise for its bold, complex
approach.
The band’s sound blends blackened, progressive death metal with technical precision, a fusion that’s gained recognition in outlets like *No Clean Singing*, *Decibel Magazine*, and *New Noise Magazine*. In 2024, Graveslave released the first of two companion EPs, *RELINQUISH, LIFE*, accompanied by the intense single "STRETCHED UNTIL WE BLEED," which was lauded for its chaotic energy and remarkable technical execution. With each release, Graveslave continues to refine and expand their signature sound, pushing boundaries while staying true to their aggressive roots.
Video Link to GraveSlave - Cling to Dust : https://youtu.be/xwV91Vzbq8s
https://sites.google.com/view/graveslave-epk2024
https://allmylinks.com/graveslave
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The third single is Rihanna cover 'Unfaithful' and this track also features Karisma on vocals.
Watch Unfaithful video: https://youtu.be/gdX5VsLCrVM
Vocalist Paavo Laapotti comments:
”I've always loved making cover songs and especially when you do a metal cover of a pop song. I heard this song when I was younger and the melody got stuck in my head. This song is very suitable as a melodeath cover and I got the vision for it pretty quickly. We also got a very talented singer Sonja Lindberg to do a feature for this track. I met her while filming The Voice Of Finland program. She did an excellent job and I really like her unique sound a lot.”
Listen to 'Unfaithful'' on streaming services: https://push.fm/fl/defiled-serenity-unfaithful
Track list:
1. Alkutaival (feat. Juha Tapio)
2. Voices from the Void
3. Exiled to Infinity
4. Death
5. Mortal
6. Within the Slumber of the Mind
7. Through the Chaos
8. Your Worst Enemy
9. Tears of Black
10. Unfaithful (Rihanna cover) (feat. Karisma)
• Recorded & mixed by Lauri Seppälä
• Mastered by Juho Räihä / SoundSpiral Audio
Album cover by Nikos Stavridakis / VisionBlack
Biography:
Defiled Serenity is a melodic death metal band from Loimaa, Finland. It was founded by the vocalist and Before The Dawn frontman Paavo Laapotti in 2021. The band’s music is for the fans of old In Flames, Amorphis, Amon Amarth, Dark Tranquillity etc. Their sound relies heavily on the 90's melodeath sound, but with modern twists. The songs are filled with low growls, chunky guitars, beautiful melodies and tight rhythm sections.
They released their first stand-alone single ”Voices from the Void” in 2022 and it has reached over 25,000 streams on Spotify alone. Since then, the band has been writing new material and now it's time to unleash their long-awaited debut album!
Listen to the first single 'Your Worst Enemy' on streaming : https://push.fm/fl/defiled-serenity-your-worst-enemy
Listen to the second single 'Exiled to Infinity'' on streaming services: https://push.fm/fl/defiled-serenity-exiled
Line-up:
Paavo Laapotti - Vocals
Jarkko Mäkelä - Lead guitar
Lauri Seppälä - Rhythm Guitar
Mikko Sormunen - Bass
Arttu Airo - Drums
https://www.facebook.com/defiledserenity
Label: Ardua Music
Release Date: February 7th 2025
Genre: Melodic Doom/Death Metal
For fans of: Paradise Lost | My Dying Bride | Shape Of Despair | Officium Triste
He stands upon the shore of a turbulent winter sea, snow drifting about his feet upon the dull, wet sand. A chill wind blows in across the colourless waves that reflect the colourless sky above, cutting through his thin shirt and carelessly unbuttoned coat that hangs uselessly from one shoulder. It bites at his skin with teeth like needles of ice, but he has no sense of feeling within or without. His empty eyes stare at the storm-tossed waters and he wonders if there is comfort to be found there, in the deep, dark places, hidden from the sun. A peace without end…
After years lost in the silence, far from sight though never far from memory, Inborn Suffering have returned. The kings of Parisian melodic, majestic doom death have emerged from the dust and shadows with a gargantuan new album of heart rending emotion…and while some unexpected returns bring with them only tarnished dreams and faded treasure, Pale Grey Monochrome adorns the Inborn Suffering legacy in sombre gravitas and shades of dusk and gold. As the foreboding ‘Wounding’ falls desolate into the arms of ‘From Lowering Tides’ sadness imbues every lamenting note. As an unkind world bows the shoulders beneath the weight of tragedy, this song swallows you into its darkness, sharing its bitter tears and shattered dreams. ‘Pale Grey Monochrome’ follows with a richly textured guitar riff, before the incredible heft of the first drum beat drives the air from your lungs, like a moment of terrible realisation. Exquisitely paced this wonderful title track leads you on, across vast wastes to the incomparable ‘Tales From An Empty Shell’ – searingly beautiful, this is an absolute masterclass in the melancholy arts of doom. Loss, despair, fear and hope all embrace the listener as they travel on to the sublime fragility and sweeping magnificence of album closer, ‘Drawing Circles’…and there could be no better way to end this incredible work of emotive metal. Pale Grey Monochrome is more than a triumphant return, it is an album that will take you beneath its wings, leaving you breathless and stunned.
Now with the backing of Ardua Music, home to many of the greatest doom death bands around, Inborn Suffering will unveil the sorrow filled tour de force of Pale Grey Monochrome on February 7th. Mixed and mastered with the deftest of touches by Déhà of Opus Magnum Studio (Abduction, Deadspace, Wolvennest etc) and adorned in the powerful artwork of Franck Besançon (Maveth, Solemn Lament, Silent Hill: Townfall etc), Pale Grey Monochrome has been carefully curated by Inborn Suffering and the results are remarkable. In February Ardua music will also reissue Inborn Suffering's two revered early albums, Wordless Hope and Regression To Nothingness – the year ahead looks bleak indeed…
Line-up:
Laurent Chaulet - Vocals/Guitars
Emmanuel Ribeiro - Bass
Stéphane Peudupin - Guitar
Thomas Rugolino - Drums
https://www.arduamusic.com
https://www.facebook.com/inbornsufferingdoom/
Death-thrash
metal rising force FINAL SIEGE is thrilled to unveil the lyric
video for their ferocious single "PRIMORDIAL COMBAT". Taken
from the band's album NUCLEAR DOOM STATE (out via
Wormholedeath), this track delivers a visceral gut punch of raw power,
primal energy, and unrelenting aggression.
"Primordial Combat" is a brutal, aggressive track that channels raw and primal emotions. It captures the savage spirit of ancient survival while rebelling against modern systems of control. Prepare for an intense dive into the dark side of human instinct.
Formed in 2018, Final Siege began as a spark of creative energy when Gil Vives, Randy Reiser, and Amir Jairazbhoy shared their musical vision over beers in New York City. Following the release of their debut album March to Your Grave in 2021 and lineup evolutions, the band forged their current powerhouse roster in 2023:
Gil Anthony Vives – Lead Vocals/Guitar
Rob Maldonado – Guitar
George Garcia – Bass
Ameer "The Beheader" Aljallad – Drums
Known for their unflinching themes of rebellion, war, and the toll of modern chaos, Final Siege has shared stages with legends like Suffocation, Atheist, and Warbringer, proving their place in the metal arena.
This full-length album is a sonic apocalypse, blending Death, Thrash, and Groove metal to create a relentless, headbanging experience. Primordial Combat is just one example of the rage-fueled energy fans can expect from the record.
Stream Nuclear Doom State album here: https://orcd.co/nucleardoomstate
www.youtube.com/@finalsiege6379
www.finalsiege.net
www.facebook.com/finalsiege
PATHOGENIC vocalist Jake Burns comments on the song:
“Lyrically, 'Crowned in Corpses' forces an acknowledgment of the bloodlust and brutality that drive wars of conquest. The opening command to “spill the blood of your enemies” is presented without justification, setting the tone for a song that makes no attempt to explain or rationalize the violence it depicts. This deliberate absence underscores the role of media and political narratives in making such conflicts more palatable. Wars of conquest spread unimaginable misery, and no matter the pretext, the conqueror wears a crown paid for with the blood and suffering of others."
The premiere for "Crowned in Corpses" comes via Decibel Magazine. Stream the video now at https://www.decibelmagazine.com/2025/01/16/video-premiere-pathogenic-crowned-in-corpses/
Skepsis Recordings will release Crowned in Corpses on February 7, 2025. Pre-order the album now at www.skepsisrecordings.com.
In support of the album, PATHOGENIC will hit the road with technical metal band Leylines (members of Through the Eyes of the Dead and ex-The Contortionist). The tour kicks off March 1 in Nashville. Dates are as follows.
3/1 - DRKMTTR - Nashville, TN
3/2 - Culture Shock - Atlanta, GA
3/3 - The Milestone - Charlotte, NC
3/4 - Chapel of Bones - Raleigh, NC
3/5 - The Metro - Baltimore, MD
3/6 - The Nail - Ardmore, PA
3/7 - The Woodshop - Brooklyn, NY
3/8 - The Middle East, Upstairs - Boston, MA
Crowned
in Corpses marks the band's first full-length release in over half a
decade, promising a bold evolution of their signature brand of progressive tech
death, while retaining the intensity that has defined the band for years.
The album was produced by Raymond Marte (Moon Tooth), Anthony Lopardo (Loss Becomes), and ourselves. Raymond Marte mixed and mastered the record. Crowned in Corpses music video was shot by Nick Court of Killing It Entertainment.
Out of Boston’s depths emerges PATHOGENIC, a force unshackled from hiatus and reborn with Crowned in Corpses. Over 42 punishing minutes, this progressive death metal quintet weaves together labyrinthine riffs, relentless rhythms, and chilling visions of a decaying world.
In 2022, the band’s resurgence was ignited when original vocalist Jake Burns and new drummer Tyler Montaquila joined forces with guitarists Chris Gardino, Justin Licht, and bassist Dan Leahy. Together, they’ve forged a sound that is ferocious, intricate, and unapologetically heavy — delivering metal that demands to be heard.
PATHOGENIC has shared stages with legends like Suffocation, Revocation, and The Faceless, and has annihilated crowds at the New England Metal and Hardcore Festival and RPM Fest. Known for their high-octane live performances, the band’s energy and command leave audiences with no choice but to headbang furiously.
Set to release on February 7, 2025, through Skepsis Recordings, Crowned in Corpses is a ferocious musical declaration: eight tracks of devastating power and haunting warnings of the darkness that lies ahead.
PATHOGENIC is:
Jake Burns - vocals
Chris Gardino - guitars
Justin Licht - guitars
Dan Leahy - bass
Tyler Montaquila - drums
https://www.facebook.com/pathogenicmetal
Label: Xtreem Music
Release Date: February 18th 2025
Genre: Death Metal
For fans of: Deicide | Nile | Behemoth | Hate Eternal
They dance upon their strings, limbs convulsing as I drum my fingers upon the charred arms of my throne. My words of poisoned honey slip into their ears, caressing their hearts with promises of wealth, fame and adoration…and there is no price they will not pay, no one they will not offer up upon my altar. I have conquered them with whispers and they have laid the bones of their loved ones at my feet. They have lit the fires of their immolation and scream for acceptance and recognition even as they burn. What a race of empty vessels, vacuous fools all ripe for the harvest...
Infamous Belgian death metal force, Fractured Insanity, celebrated their 20th anniversary of musical devastation this year - and marked that milestone by completing work on their incredible fifth album, Age Of Manipulation. This act of sonic warfare is a stunning display of brutality and creativity, an accomplished collection that clearly demonstrates all the experience that Fractured Insanity have accumulated over the last two decades. Beginning with the slow burn build and then explosive attack of ‘Exaltation Of A Fallen Glory’, with its headbanging death march of a chorus, Age Of Manipulation then proceeds to transmute into ever more powerful and formidable forms. ‘Divide And Conquer’ possesses a teeth-grinding intensity that threatens to peel the skin from your face with its remorseless velocity and neck-breaking gear changes, ‘The Hangman’s Chair’ is steeped in horror and propelled by some breathtaking drumming, while the album’s title track crushes you beneath the sheer weight of the guitars, like a monstrous behemoth striding through the broken bodies of the fallen. This album is shrouded in sinister atmosphere and wickedly inventive, with bewildering moments and shocking twists, yet it remains deeply rooted in the cold soil of classic death metal. There is no weak moment, no let up in the sheer obliterating magnificence as the highlights just keep coming – from the nightmarish splendour of ‘Slumber In The Deep’ with its gargantuan vocal performance and towering riffs, to the devastating masterstroke of soul-crushing death metal that is album climax, ‘We All Die In The End’.
Mixed and mastered at the renowned Hertz Studio in Poland, to whom the likes of Hour Of Penance, Vomit The Soul and Vader have also entrusted their albums, Age Of Manipulation sounds sharp and vicious, with a clarity that highlights the fantastic individual performances on display and the metallic muscle to knock you back in your seat. With a new deal signed with Xtreem Music, the label that released Fractured Insanity’s classic ‘Mass Awakeless’ and ‘Manmade Hell’ albums, Age Of Manipulation will be unleashed on February 18th on CD and digital formats. Prepare to fall to your broken knees before the might of death metal supremacy!
Line-up:
Stefan Van Bael - Vocals/Bass
Jeroen Buysse - Guitar
Dieter Daems - Guitar
Ignace “Hammerman” Verstraete - Drums
https://www.xtreemmusic.com/
https://www.facebook.com/FracturedInsanityOfficial
You probably won't see a lot of labels starting the year off with one of their most inaccessible releases, but that's how we roll. The debut album of Hierarchies, from members of Acausal Intrusion and Dwelling Below, will make your head spin. It's 'ultra dissonant' death metal as Angry Metal Guy writer put it in his review. And it's really good too if you're into this kind of thing. Now that it's streaming in full, it's time for you all to get a free lobotomy session.
HIERARCHIES - “SELF-TITLED”
For
fans of
- Acausal Intrusion, Dwelling Below, Pyrrhon, Evilyn, Chaos Motion, Wormed, Plague
Rider
Line up
Nicholas Turner (Dwelling Below, Acausal Intrusion) - Guitar
Anthony Wheeler (Dwelling Below, Hollowed Idols) - Bass
Jared Moran (Dwelling Below, Acausal Intrusion) - Drums and vocals
Mixed by Nick Turner at Malevolent Sound Studios
Mastered by Will Killingsworth at Dead Air Studios
Artwork by Belial NecroArts
Members of Acausal Intrusion and Dwelling Below conspire amongst themselves to create dissonant/technical death metal that pushes the limits of reality. With music being this intricate, strangely intuitive and visceral, it blurs the point where the magnification of their music ends and the imagination takes over. It's a dark, murky, nightmarish dive into a realm where trajectories from multiple dimensions manifest to intersect and overlap before dissipating, taking different temporal forms. Nothing is permanent in their world; the tunes change every few seconds and so does everything around them - the implications are in real-time and catastrophically mind-melting. It's a downward spiral of your consciousness where the out-of-control thoughts overwhelm and overpower, and take you on a one-way trip to incessant hallucinations and inevitable madness. Innumerable riffs are piled on top of one another first frantically, then slowly to allow for them to be properly seared into memory so that they can haunt you in turns for the rest of your life. Hierarchies have, on only their debut, created a truly frightening album not merely outwardly but one that is also psychologically scarring for the listener, and endlessly fascinating all the same.
Track listing
1. Entity
2. Consecrate Phenomenon
3. Dimension
4. Twilight Tradition
5. Abstract
6. Complexity Parallels
7. Subtraction
8. Vultures
Release date - January 17th, 2024
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Thank you very much! Kunal Choksi Label owner Transcending Obscurity Mumbai, India
US vomit grinders MEPHITIC CORPSE are set to unleash their debut full-length album, SICKNESS ATTRACTS SICKNESS. The album offers 11 tracks of violently brutal grindcore not for the weak of heart!
Sickness Attracts Sickness will be out on Saturday, February 1 on digital and physical formats. Extremely Rotten Productions will release the album to European audiences with Headsplit Records (vinyl, CD and cassette) and 625 Thrashcore (vinyl and CD) releasing the album in the US.
Track
listing:
1) Obsessive Compulsive Dismemberment
2) Blistering Red Corpse Under Max Thermostat
3) Grisly Vomit on Self
4) Screwgun my Spleen
5) Intrusive Thoughts Lead to Impatient Butchering
6) Heart in Tinfoil
7) Teething on Clots
8) Painless
9) Rectal Bugs
10) Digested from Both Ends
11) Gutpuked Maggot Treatment
The band is set to hit the road next month alongside extreme death metal outfit UNDERGANG as part of the North American Regurgitation tour. Dates are as follows:
2/7 - Austin, TX @ Valhalla
2/8 - Dallas, TX @ Double Wide
2/9 - Tulsa, OK @ Whittier Bar
2/10 - St Louis, MO @ The Sinkhole
2/11 - Milwaukee, WI @ X-Ray Arcade
2/12 - Detroit, MI @ Sanctuary
2/13 - Toronto, ON @ Garrison
2/14 - Ottawa, ON @ Dominion Tavern
2/15 - Montreal, QC @ Piranha Bar
MEPHITIC CORPSE is from San Luis Obispo, California, and have played brutal grindcore since 2018. The band's demo tape Immense Thickening Vomit was released by Extremely Rotten Productions (Europe) and Headsplit Records (USA) and was spread worldwide with several pressings from both labels. A CD version was also released by Terrible Mutilation Records (Australia).
MEPHITIC CORPSE plays a fast and thick style of death metal that draws on the early roots of grind and brutal death metal bands, such as IMMORTAL FATE, GUTTED PULP and Mexican DISGORGE. They have played across the US, Canada and several shows in Europe, amongst them both editions of the Unearthed Morbidity Festival in Copenhagen and will be playing Maryland Death Fest and two US tours in early 2025 in support of Sickness Attracts Sickness. to be released by Extremely Rotten Productions, Headsplit Records and 625 Thrash in early February 2025.
Sickness Attracts Sickness was recorded and mixed by Ethan Camp at Ethan’s Work between August and September 2023 and mastered by Dan Lowndes and Sound Resonance Studio.
Guest vocals on “Heart in Tinfoil” by David Mikkelsen (UNDERGANG / SEQUESTRUM).
Album cover art by the band’s own Matt Rose.
Stream MEPHITIC CORPSE on Spotify and Apple Music.
MEPHITIC CORPSE are:
Eric - Drums
Matt – Guitar / puke
Michael – Bass
Parker – Gag reflux
www.extremelyrottenprod.com
www.625thrash.com
https://mephiticcorpse.bandcamp.com/album/immense-thickening-vomit
Rising
Italian Death Metal act DARK REFLECTION just released
their debut EP "UNDER THE SIGN OF VLAD ȚEPEȘ" through Pest
Records! The EP delves deep into the historical legacy of Vlad the
Impaler, focusing on his military campaigns against the Ottoman Empire and his
fight for the independence of Wallachia."Under the Sign of Vlad
Țepeș" is available for streaming and order here: https://pestrecords.bandcamp.com/album/dark-reflection-under-the-sign-of-vlad-epe
What to expect from the EP:
Conceptual Themes: Each track narrates key moments in Vlad the Impaler’s struggles against Ottoman forces, blending historical depth with a hauntingly aggressive musical approach.
Atmospheric Composition: The EP fuses relentless old-school Death Metal riffs, haunting melodies, piercing solos, and martial elements to evoke the horrors and triumphs of medieval warfare.
Dynamic Performance: From ferocious blast beats to somber interludes, "Under the Sign of Vlad Țepeș" showcases Dark Reflection’s versatility and dedication to storytelling through metal.
https://pestrecords.bandcamp.com
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Label: Independent Release
Release Date: January 24th 2025
Genre: Atmospheric Black Metal/Post Black Metal
For fans of: Unrequited | Sylvaine | Ghost Bath | Deafheaven
Line-up: David Lovejoy – All Music and Vocals
I have left the pain behind me. I am free and unburdened, spinning and turning, racing through the currents of memory with a lightness of being I could never have imagined when the shadows of loss encircled me, pouring like a flood of desolation into my desperate lungs. The tides of black still swell and subside beneath me, but I can see the deep fissures and fractures in its surface, rich with colours and shades of illumination that my tortured gaze could never see before; before I laid down my arms and stepped into the cold blades of insubstantial knives, until I ceased to fight and embraced the darkness, finding victory in my defeat.
Corroding Soul is the solo atmospheric black metal project of multi-instrumentalist David Lovejoy, yet that simple description does not prepare the listener for everything that Corroding Soul the album has to offer. Building on the success of EPs Hopeless and Nothing, Corroding Soul sees Lovejoy diving deeper and soaring higher as he explores the farthest shores of black metal’s kingdom, bringing a wonderful multitude of emotions, a breathtaking palette of hues and colours to its monochrome world, breaking through the ice with blinding rays of warm sunlight. Corroding Soul is made up of four movements, four intrinsically linked soundscapes that create a veritable symphony of sound and imagination; each multifaceted gem forming part of a greater whole. Opening track, ‘Shadow’ begins in beautifully tranquil fashion, before the listener is cast into a vast, evocative dream where blast beats and emotive lead guitars enfold the harsh, impassioned vocals. There is a sense of flying high above a past of trauma, looking back on life’s pain and sorrow from a new perspective as the music shifts moods and tempos as smoothly as silk. Lead single, ‘Tempest’, sends the soul soaring, its towering splendour juxtaposed with delicate intimacy. Together with ‘Bound’ it forms the heart of Corroding Soul, the two tracks enfolding you and carrying you away on cresting waves of profound intensity. And then there is ‘Sapphire’, an epic track of incredible, effervescent energy and ineffable beauty, shot through with a silver thread of bitter sweet melancholy, remembrance for a life left behind and loves lost, adorned in some cultured lead guitar work which brings to mind the flawless work of Dave Gilmour. It’s an ending in hope and healing after an exhilarating sonic adventure.
Complete with the impactful artwork of Abhijit Asad, Corroding Soul will be released on January 24th and will be available directly from the band at the Corroding Soul Bandcamp page. Accept the invitation and let David Lovejoy’s remarkable music take you on a journey you will never forget.
https://www.youtube.com/@CorrodingSoul
https://www.facebook.com/corrodingsoulofficial
Troy (NY) - A new force in Blackened Death Metal has emerged to lay waste to 2025! FLESHSPOIL, featuring veteran players from Arsis, The Final Sleep, and Illucinus, will release full-length debut album, THE BEGINNING OF THE END, March 28 on digital format!
Fans of classic death, black, and doom metal take note! FLESHSPOIL delivers a haunting and aggressive soundscape, and features a lineup of seasoned musicians: Jeff Andrews (guitar/vocals), a veteran of New York’s metal scene, known for his work with The Final Sleep, Armor Column, Hush, Ironweed, Scavengers, and Held Under. Mike Van Dyne (drums), known for his role in Arsis, where he played on acclaimed releases such as A Celebration of Guilt and A Diamond for Disease, and toured globally alongside heavyweights like Behemoth, Arch Enemy, Exodus, Cynic, Dying Fetus, Grave, Necrophagist, Napalm Death, and Six Feet Under. Dan Saltzman (bass), hailing from the Bay Area, whose impressive work has been showcased in Illucinus and The Hunt, as well as recent demonstration videos for ESP bass guitars.
The first single from The Beginning of the End, "A Frail Demise," was released in December and is available at https://fleshspoilofficial.bandcamp.com/track/a-frail-demise-2
Produced and mixed by Brett Portzer (Skinless, Author & Punisher, Arsis), The Beginning of the End consists of six tracks clocking in at 37 minutes. It is the creative vision of Andrews and Van Dyne, who recorded two albums and performed together alongside such notable bands as At The Gates, Wolves In The Throne Room, Sanctuary, Rivers of Nihil, Fates Warning, All That Remains, and many others with their previous band, The Final Sleep. The Beginning of the End additionally includes guest appearances by Kyle Chapman (Aethereus, Blighted Eye), John Judson (Rwake, Scott Kelly), and Petr Oplatka (Illucinus).
Pre-order The
Beginning of the End:
Track Listing:
1. Bleed Through This Life
2. Skies Turn To Graves
3. Fleshspoil
4. Walking Dead
5. A Frail Demise
6. Born Into Despair
Credits:
Guitar solo and additional chaos on “Bleed Through This Life” by Kyle Chapman of Aethereus and Blighted Eye.
Guitar solo on “Walking Dead” by Petr Oplatka of Illucinus.
Lap steel guitar on “Bleed Through This Life” and “Skies Turn To Graves” by John Judkins of Rwake.
Drum tracking engineered by Brett Portzer at White Lake Music & Post.
Guitar and vocal tracking engineered by Van Dyne/Andrews.
Produced, mixed & mastered by Brett Portzer.
Music and arrangements by Andrews/Van Dyne. Lyrics by Andrews.
Cover art: “L’Umana Fragilità” by Salvator Rosa (1656)
Line-up:
Mike Van Dyne - Drums
Jeff Andrews - Guitar/Vocals
Dan Saltzman - Bass
https://fleshspoilofficial.bandcamp.com/album/the-beginning-of-the-end
Singer-guitarist Karita
Kivioja explains the background of the song:
"The song was inspired by the Finnish Civil War events on 1918. We visited the memorial of the Dragsvik prison camp in Tammisaari during our summer holiday in 2018 and I stayed to read the names of the dead prisoners, the children, in the largest mass grave in Finland. The grave was the final resting place of 3 100 prisoners who had died of starvation and epidemics, near the barracks area. One story was particularly poignant: a 17-year-old boy from Ostrobothnia, whose parents came all the way to Tammisaari to bring him food, but the guards would not let the prisoners who had lost the war feed their children, so the boy died in a concentration camp. And these names are on the memorial in plain sight. The Civil War tore this country to shreds and made ordinary Finns into victims as well as torturers and murderers.
This stopped, shocked and disgusted. The lyrics of the song were born from stories passed down through the family and the shock of prison camp hell. Also mixed into the lyrics were experiences of the hell inside the head and the hell in modern society called homes. Acts of the sick human mind against others, both because of the prevailing environment and because of mental breakdown."
The song, which had been ready for some time now, took on a whole new meaning in the spring of 2022 after Russia invaded Ukraine: "As a teenager in the 90s, I never thought I would see two European countries at war with each other. Less than 1000 km away, all the horrors of war are suddenly happening all over again. Horrors that should have been consigned to history" Karita continues.
In late 2023, the band entered the SN-audio studio in Jyväskylä, Finland to record the song. The lyrics and vocal style went through quite a mill in the studio, including the appearance of Putin's face in front of Karita's face in the vocal booth. When the singer felt like the embodiment of the spirit of Rocky Balboa when she screamed, we started to get close to the final sound.
The music video was shot with Jaakko Manninen on December 22nd 2023. As is typical of this production, the video which uses only natural light, was perfect for shooting on the darkest day of the year. The video's director and cinematographer Jaakko Manninen found this to be the perfect choice, as there was simply no time to waste. The final production took almost a year, but now the song is available for everyone to listen to!
Listen to the single on music services (Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer, Tidal etc): https://push.fm/fl/kamala-sotasisalla
Watch the music video: https://youtu.be/m2bNLe-PdBw
https://www.kamalaband.fi/
https://www.facebook.com/kamalaband
We’re very proud to celebrate the re-emergence of Spain's black metal contortion DÉLIRANT from the depths of subconsciousness, the return of which reanimates a crawling ascent of mind and soul destruction through the medium of auditory disfigurement. Shrouded in dissonance and swathed in nightmares, the band’s long awaited new album "THOUGHTEATER" is a sonic dissection of the abyss conceived by long running black metal recluse D.B. (also of Negativa and Hässlig), which will see the light via Sentient Ruin in mid-February 2025.
In the meantime Délirant’s new auditory hallucination has been teased by respected underground metal blog Invisible Oranges, who in premiering the track "Thoughteater IV" have remarked how the work is "a vortex of chaos that clamors for attention and consumes it" and is a "a carefully planned route toward insanity" - you can check out the track and future https://www.invisibleoranges.com/delirant-thoughteater/
This
sophomore full-length offering is a surreal descent into the darkest
corners of
the subconscious, the hypnagogic state, lucid dreaming, and deviant
states of
perception, achieved through the unorthodox but regal medium of
twisting,
dissonant black metal. Of the same abominable and shapeshifting breed
as that
wielded and perfected by acts
like Blut Aus Nord, Akhlys, Deathspell Omega, Abigor And Mispyrming to
harness superior realms of imaginative destruction and auditory
deception, and
which has redefined metal music in this peculiar form as an
unparalleled vector
for all-devouring musical surrealism. The obsession of becoming one
with the
void is the zenith of the work, its median and most abyssic turning
point after
the initial descent.
Once the absolute depth of interior horror has been reached, the second half of the album unfolds embodied as a cathartic pilgrimage to seek the light through darkness, overcoming fear and doubt, anxiety and panic. In the grand masterplan of the album's deeply intimate and self-explorative nature, light and hope are contemplated, but absolutely crushing and abysmal realms of darkness and suffering must be endured before this re-emergence can be achieved, rendering "Thoughteater" essentially a personal expiation through the penitence of absolute torment.
"Thoughteater" is slated for a February 14 2025 release worldwide on LP, CD, MC, digital formats worldwide, all of which are now pre-orderable via all our channels.
Sincerely, Sentient Ruin
https://sentientruin.com/releases/dlirant-thoughteater
https://sentientruin.com/bands#/delirant
TRANSCENDING OBSCURITY – LABEL SAMPLER
NEWS 12.1.2025
Label: Invima Records
Release Date: January 24th 2025
Genre: Industrial Black/Death Metal
For fans of: Anaal Nathrakh | The Berzerker | Akercocke | Khonsu
Hailing from the grey, industrial and notoriously rainswept streets of Manchester, England, The Machinist are hell-bent on exposing the gaping, endless emptiness that lies behind the deceptive façade of human existence. Their mechanistic, blackened extreme metal is a ferocious attack on the arrogant conceit that our lives, our pale, flickering flames in the boundless universe, so fragile and ephemeral, have some kind of greater meaning. Yet they will ride their train, hurtling to the end, with a maniacal laugh and a proud freedom, screaming for more speed, spewing their disgust on the passive and the lifeless who waste their precious moments in wilful blindness and contemptible subservience. Contempt For Life is a jackhammer attack on those without the courage for truth, a defiant glare into the eye of annihilation fuelled by solos like liquid flame and riffs hewn from acerbic misanthropy.
Building upon the blackened foundations laid down by The Machinist’s excoriating debut album, I Am Void, Contempt For Life opens with the shocking impact of its title track, a bewildering, multi-faceted assault on the senses. The guitars swoop and dive like deranged raptors above the grinding overkill of programmed drums set to kill. Then, within the black cyborg heart of the song, the claustrophobic riff attack draws back to expose a majestic, malignant landscape, towering and terrifying in its alien magnificence. ‘Cathedrals Fall’ follows in the burnt and bloody wake of ‘Contempt For Life’ bringing a stunning melodic sensibility to the barrage of gargantuan weaponry. Shades of melancholy rise like the shadows of titans between the walls of steel and a nobility of spirit is glimpsed behind the rabid exhortations of venom and disgust. Our journey through this hellscape of ashes and decimation continues with the bludgeoning, bruising ‘Brace’, the disconcerting pulse of interludes ‘Gog’ and ‘Magog’, the formidable ‘Demagogue’, a frenzied swarm of spite that climbs to closing moments of transcendence and the nightmare storms of ‘Anthropic Mistake’, before we are cast up upon the broken shores of ‘Cracks’ – a place of fractured sanity and eyeless tormentors that hasten us towards the final, ultimate end of all. Creative, visionary and scarring, Contempt For Life is breathtakingly powerful yet deceptively expansive, rife with hidden passages and tunnels that lead into ever deeper darknesses. A listening experience of enthralling intensity.
Mixed and mastered for the ultimate in cold, mechanistic force by the renowned George Nerantzis (Abbath, Dark Funeral, Rotting Christ etc) and adorned in the merciless, high impact artwork of Duncan Macpherson (Extinction Of Mankind, Deus Mori), Contempt For Life will be unleashed upon the world by InViMa Records on January 24th. Join The Machinist as they tear through the veils of deception and carry the punishing, confrontational sound of Contempt For Life to the ears of the lost, the outliers and the outcasts of the world.
Line-up:
Tobias Gray – Lead Guitar/Backing Vocals
John Thompson – Vocals/Keyboards/Drum Programming
George Kal – Rhythm Guitar/Backing Vocals
Bass performed by Luke Chapman.
Additional vocals on ‘Contempt For Life’ and ‘Cathedrals Fall’ by Scott Walton (Reign Of Erebus)
https://www.invimarecords.com/
https://themachinistuk.wixsite.com/themachinistuk
Finnish Deathgrind band CANNIBAL ACCIDENT is set to release their fifth studio album 'DISGUST' on February 28th 2025 via Inverse Records.
The music video for Darken The Attic is released today and it's available here: https://youtu.be/GSXtaXtBDms
Vocalist Kurwa Doktor comments the lyrics:
" "Darken The Attic" tells about the horrors of delirium tremens after sacrificing your mind, body and soul to excessive amounts of alcohol for so many years you have already lost the count."
Jondom (Bass) comments music and video:
"Musically "Darken The Attic" is quite far from our comfort zone with dissonant riffs which are like made to create feelings of pure anxiety for the listener. Song is one of "weirdos" of coming "Disgust"-album and goal was to highlight how guitar and bass has own place and space in our music even these two instruments aren't necessarily always playing same kind of riff, part or even notes in a song. This "chaotic harmony" can be heard particularly in this song. Idea for the video came also partly because of the nature of the song. Quick clips of grotesque and graphic content forced to listeners eye receptors are just like made to underline the musical feeling and lyrical theme of the song."
Biography:
Formed in 2007, Cannibal Accident have released four full-length albums and a number of smaller releases. Old-school grindcore, death metal, hardcore and mosh part(ie)s are combined in brutally cutting, compact songs where speed, heaviness and catchiness are the main denominators.
Cannibal Accident live on stage is a comprehensive psychophysical experience, no holds barred.
Listen to the first double-single 'Scorched Meat Tactics - Explicit Everything' https://push.fm/fl/cannibal-accident-scorched
Listen to the second double-single 'Itseinhon Kusisella Alttarilla / Darken the Attic' https://push.fm/fl/ca-itseinho
Track
list:
1. Explicit Everything
2. Toleraped
3. Darkest Auer
4. When Only Fans Blow On Empty Stage 5. Flesh Fabricant
6. Darken The Attic
7. Itseinhon Kusisella Alttarilla (feat. Nikki 666)
8. Mouthbreathing Bottomfeeder
9. In The Meat Of The Night
10. EU-rope Around Your Neck
11. Kemperverse (Kemper Trilogy part 3: Mama's Boy)
12. Wife Eater (Woman's Best Friend)
13. R.I.C.H. (Relying In Capital Heresy)
14. Viimene Fiitti (feat. Ulti-Make)
15. Omniworld
16. Inhumanely Precipitated Biodegradation
17. No One Loves You Anymore
18. I Want To Pay More Taxes
19. Insult / Result
20. Scorched Meat Tactics
Album cover by Maxime Taccardi
Line-up:
Kolkka - guitar
Wilkman - drums
Raisio - low
Kurwa Doktor - high
Jondom - bass & backing howls
https://www.youtube.com/@CannibalAccident
https://www.facebook.com/cannibalaccident
CHORDOMA – “CHORDOMA” EP
Label: Comatose Music
Release Date: March 7th 2025
Genre: BrutalDeath Metal
For fans of: Cryptopsy | Suffocation | Unfathomable Ruination | Bludgeoned
I lean over your bed and stare down into those frantic, desperate eyes that scream silently from the red chaos of your face; all those smooth planes and protruding features transformed – as if by magic – into a shattered topography of suppurating sinkholes, shards and splinters, tattered musculature and tiny remnants of skin. An endlessly fascinating dreamscape of wounds! Meanwhile your entrails coil and glisten like enchanted serpents and white bones stand out, tall and proud, hard towers against a pleasing backdrop of sanguine softness. I give you a reassuring smile, exercising my best bedside manner before moving on to the next patient. All is going well…
A strike force formed by veterans of a thousand campaigns beyond the boundaries of morality and civilised society, members of Vituperate, Purulent Necrosis, Anal Stabwound and many more, Chordoma are here to deliver a horrifying assault of brutal death metal, a self-titled EP of merciless, scalding intensity. Beginning in a blinding blur of precision drumming and menacing, circling riffs, ‘Medically Induced Asphyxiation’ proceeds to land blow after jarring blow – shaking the brain and loosening the teeth – a no holds barred welcome to the carnage to come. ‘Innermost Intestinal Exposure’ will have worshippers of brutality in raptures as it erupts in deranged violence, delivering riffs like incisive stab wounds and touches of inventive cruelty that only the most accomplished practitioners of sonic devastation are capable. As this masterful display of the utmost extremity continues from track to track, instruments are wielded as implements of pain infliction and each element of the Chordoma sound moves with cold precision - locking, releasing, spinning, engaging, dissecting - a machine of insane design and perverse purpose…and within the claustrophobic onslaught, the surging waves of liquidised and putrefied bodies, moments of twisted genius gleam like baited hooks, drawing you back into the organised chaos of blood and agony time after time after time.
Adorned in the cruel and visceral artwork of Wong Sinting Death (Apogean, Hysterectomy, Chainsaw Disgorgement etc) and mixed and mastered to gore-soaked perfection by Travis Cook (Human Excoriation, Vituperate) at Unique Sound Design, the Chordoma EP, featuring five tracks of supreme brutal death metal, will be unleashed by Comatose Music on March 7th. This titanic collection of meticulously sculpted sadism will set the standards for all pretenders to the throne of relentless, rapacious destruction that follow in its wake. Nothing has prepared you for this…
Line-up:
Justin D. - Vocals
Blake S. – Guitars/Bass
Nikhil T. - Drums
https://www.comatosemusic.com/
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557678156083
RISE OF TYRANTS - “THE CHRONICLES OF CARDINAL PABLO MENDOZA “
NEWS 3.1.2025
All unseren Unterstützern, Stammlesern und Metal Maniacs rund
um den Globus erst mal noch nen richtig Gutes Neues Jahr. Leider hat man sich
in Sachen Verbrauchsmaterial mal wieder total verschätzt und auch die deutsche
Post lässt mal wieder auf sich warten, so dass der Kopierer leider schon ne
Ruhepause einlegen muss.
Gut 40 neue Heftchen hat man ja doch noch hingekriegt, welche dann auch morgen auf Reise gehen können. Für mehr hats aber leider noch nicht gereicht. Also müsst ihr euch doch noch nen Moment gedulden, bevor ihr dann mit ner „Lawine“ an Bestellungen loslegen dürft/könnt – grins.
So wie es in unserem „schönen deutschen Staate“ mittlerweile schon zur Gewohnheit geworden ist, sind ja ab dem 1.1.2025 die Portokosten mal wieder gestiegen und so bleibt es auch bei uns nicht aus, euch noch nen paar Cent mehr aufzudrücken, damit ihr in den Genuss unserer neuesten „geistigen Auswüchse“ kommen könnt. Das aktuelle FATAL UNDERGROUND Nr.59 könnt ihr dann für die „Unsumme „von 3,80€ abgreifen.
“Warning Shot” is an electrifying showcase of the band’s collective power. Chop Daddy lays down thunderous slap bass lines, driving the track’s explosive groove, while The Claw shreds through with razor-sharp, incendiary guitar riffs. Goblin commands the rhythm with machine-like precision and relentless intensity on drums, setting the stage for Brain Lord’s fierce, dynamic vocals to unleash the song’s raw energy. Together, the band delivers a high-octane anthem about a man pushed to his limits, crafting a powerful narrative of tension and resolve that hits as hard as their sound.
"Warning Shot" is available at the following links:
https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/hyperstrike1/warning-shot
https://hyperstrikeband.bandcamp.com/track/warning-shot
Bio:
Born in the Blade, forged in chaos—Hyperstrike is Seattle's action metal war machine. Founded in 2024 by bass-slapping juggernaut Ben "Chop Daddy" Bennett, this band doesn’t play music; they drop sonic bombs. With a shadowy past tearing through thrash titans Warbringer and Bonded by Blood, and reigning as the "Lord of the Low End" in sci-fi shredders Xoth, Bennett knew exactly what kind of beast he was building. First, he wrangled in Ilya, the shredder known as "The Claw," an assassin with riffs sharper than steel. Then came Adon, the "Brain Lord"—a maniacal force spitting venomous truths, carrying the fire from his days in Ghost Ship Octavius and the twisted depths of Spiritual Suicide. Together, they built a soundtrack for the end of the world: songs about nuclear meltdowns, cage fighters, and kings of the slain.
The final weapon in their arsenal? Josh, a drum-detonating powerhouse known as "Goblin Hammer," whose percussive assault forged their chaos into a relentless onslaught. Hyperstrike is a raw, unfiltered force with hearts of steel and a taste for mania. No apologies. No survivors. Just unrelenting aggression. Brace for impact—because once the trigger drops, nothing will ever be the same.
Credits:
Lyrics and music by Hyperstrike.
Mixed and mastered by Joe Cincotta at Full Force Studios.
Drums recorded at One Shot Studios - Engineered by Josh Richins.
Produced by Ben Bennett.
Artwork by Ilya (Siberian Claw) Ignatov.
Logo by Dipayandas Arts.
Line-Up:
Ben (Chop Daddy) Bennett - Speed Chopper Bass
Adon (Brain Lord) Fanion - Maniacal Pyro Vocals
Ilya (Siberian Claw) Ignatov - Elite Assassin Shred Guitar
Josh (Goblin Hammer) Hoffman - Master Drum Blaster
https://www.facebook.com/hyperstrikeband
Label: Rottweiler Records
Release Date: March 21st 2025
Genre: Progressive Death Metal
For fans of: Ne Obliviscaris | Cynic | Black Crown Initiate | Ihsahn
Into the Void came light; out of the emptiness came endless fields of glittering stars, gleaming like gems upon black velvet beneath the impossible, towering nebulae - terrifying in their staggering grandeur and beauty. Drawn from the absolute silence, the galaxies were born and within their infinite intricacies, their splendour beyond comprehension, the first whispers of the miracle of life were heard amongst the heavens. With a word the first moments of time began to fall through the hourglass of existence…
Formed from the ashes of Citadel back in 2017, progressive death metal band Diatheke’s full length debut is a concept album that attempts to tell the biblical story of existence; from the first moments of creation to the last dark days of humanity and the redemption that lies beyond. It’s an incredibly ambitious project, but the music that the band have crafted is as staggering and monumental as their chosen subject matter. From the opening bars of ‘The Creator’, invoking the breathtaking immensity of the universe, to the exhilarating, triumphant and celebratory conclusion of ‘The Coronation’ …And The Word Is God immerses the listener in the most incredible sensory overload of complex, expansive and imaginative progressive death metal. There is so much to explore within the borders of this daunting record that you will be making new discoveries with every listen for years to come. While ‘The Deceiver’ drowns you in darkness with its jarring attack – vocal virulence and power, jagged and dangerous riffs with a discordant edge and a sense of threat rising up through the domineering drum attack, ‘The Redeemer’ (featuring a guest vocal performance from Jake Potter of Crucify The Flesh) is a self-contained symphony, resplendent in different shades, hues and colours, alive with emotion and drama. The playing throughout is remarkable and the overall listening experience is draining, bewildering, intensely challenging but richly rewarding. Relentlessly multifaceted, …And The Word Is God is a magnificent musical achievement.
Meticulously mixed and mastered by Hunter Shaw and Sam Striker of Native Darkness Productions, with carefully curated artwork and design by Daniel Hambright of Elynia Productions and Gragoth of Luciferium War Graphics, every element of …And The Word Was God is of the very highest quality. Upon its release by the renowned Rottweiler Records, on March 21st, it will set incredible standards for all extreme and progressive music that will follow in its wake. Diatheke dared to dream with this album and achieved so much more than anyone could have imagined or expected.
Line-up:
John Wesley - Bass/Vocals
Peter Watson - Vocals
Dallas McNeely - Guitars
Michael Osborn – Drums/Vocals
https://www.rottweilerrecords.com/
https://www.facebook.com/diathekemusic
We are Afflicta, a Death Metal project of twenty-year-olds born in Imperia in 2019. After the tragic and premature death of the first bassist, co-founder of the group, we took a break before resuming activity. Afflicta combines the Death Metal style with Deathcore, our music expresses extreme violence and horror.Our first album was recorded at Stefano Morabito’s 16th Cellar Studio in Rome in November 2023We have no problem surprising the audience thanks to the horror-flavoured costumes, and when you lower your guard we will hit you with the heaviest breakdowns.
PRE order CD here : https://downfallrecords.bandcamp.com/...
Vicrecords News :
SPEEDICA- “SHADOWS OF TOMORROW”
Speedica emerged as a thrash speed metal band out of the ruins and ashes of heavy metal band "Anger" in 1986. There fast and melodic metal gave em their nickname ‘The Dutch Flotsam and Jetsam’. This compilation contains the "Shadows of Tomorrow" (1989) and "Voyage into the Fifth Dimension" (1990) demos, along with three live tracks. Speedica featured a pretty young guitarist Marcel Coenen, who later on formed Sun Caged (and now has his own Marcel Coenen progressive metal band, and Channel Zero live & Ayreon session guitars). Massive booklet Liner notes by Steven Willems (Rock Tribune and Voices From The Darkside).and old and rare pictures and posters. All the tracks on ‘Shadows of Tomorrow’ are remastered. This album will be released on Cd early December and Vinyl early 2025! The band recently reformed!
LSN (LOUD SENSELESS NOISE)- “AFTERMATH”
LSN (Loud Senseless Noise) – Aftermath compilation CD features US Speed thrash metal innovators featuring (ex) members of Agent Steel, Détente, Vermin, Reverend & Viking. Started as Vermin in 1982, some members formed LSN in 1985. Vermin went on in 1984 with Jon Cyrriis who formed Agent Steel in 1984 with Geo Robb from LSN on bass. This compilation cd contains the Vermin 1982 demo and the legendary LSN demo Fall to the Reich from 1986 plus live and rehearsal recordings. Discography 1982 – 1986. Extensive liner notes by Laurent Ramadier (Snakepit magazine).
FILTHY CHRISTIANS – “NAILED, AND MORE...”
Filthy Christians were a grindcore / hardcore / death metal band from Sweden, active from the late 80s to mid-90s. Their debut album ‘Mean’ from 1990 was one of the first releases on Earache Records. Formed in 1986 and after 3 demos they releases a split ep with G-Anx in 1988. After their debut the band progressed towards death metal and recorded their final five track demo in 1992 at Studio Sunlight (Entombed, Dismember, Grave) with Thomas Skogsberg. Cover art by Thomas Pinheiro (Malevolent Creation, Possessed, Vio Lence). As bonus comes their final live gig and rehearsal (unreleased ep) tracks, 25 in total.
BLOODCUM-“ THE CLOTHES HANGER CHRONICLES, COMPLETE DISCOGRAPHY 19986-2014”
Los Angels / California cult 80’s Speed/Thrash Metal/Crossover band BLOODCUM - The clothes hanger chronicles CD Complete Recordings 1986 – 2014. Featuring Tom Araya's (Slayer) younger brother John Araya (Slayer roadie) on guitars and bass. This compilation cd features their entire discography up till their final split in 2014. The complete BLOODCUM discography (33 songs) contains: ultra rare Demotape 1986, 1987 "Death by a... clothes hanger" 12", Wild Rags 4-Way split, soundboard live 1986 and the unreleased recordings from their 2014 reunion. Plus a 16 page full-color booklet with never-before-seen photos, flyers, fanzine articles, interview with Snakepit. Remastered by Achilleas Kalantsiz (Vio Lence, Possessed, Varathron).
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NEWS 28.12.2024
Genre: Black/Death Metal
Label: Folter Records
Vertrieb: Alive
VÖ: 13.02.2025
Tauche ein in MELLOMs "The Empire Of Gloom", ein Reich mit der Anziehungskraft eines dunklen Magnetismus, das zugleich angefüllt ist mit Kälte, Angst und Schmerz.
MELLOM sind ein Duo aus Frankfurt am Main, in dessen atmosphärischen, düster-melodischen Kompositionen sich Death Metal – mal schwer groovend, mal rasant und von wuchtigen Drums vorangetrieben – mit Elementen des Black Metal, Tragik und urbaner Melancholie vereint. Über allem prangen die ausdrucksstarken Vocals von Sängerin Skadi, variierend zwischen giftigen Black-Metal-Schreien und Growls.
Der Albumtitel "The Empire Of Gloom" versinnbildlicht die Konzentration all der Düsternis auf Erden. Dave, der Initiator MELLOMs, will die allgegenwärtige Todessehnsucht im Black- und Death Metal – eine Sehnsucht, die er nicht teilt – anders kanalisieren als es sonst in besagten Genres üblich ist. In den Texten geht es vorrangig um die Ohnmacht und Verzweiflung angesichts der unausweichlichen Konfrontationen mit Verlust und Tod. So wird im Titeltrack der baldige Tod einer nahestehenden Person und die damit verbundene Verlustangst thematisiert, und auch "Rules Of The Universe" widmet sich der Konfrontation mit der Sterblichkeit und dem Akt des Sterbens.
Dave: "Der Tod droht, eine Person aus dem Leben zu reißen, während nahestehende Personen voller Angst versuchen, diese vorm Tod zu bewahren, wobei sich der bevorstehende Verlustschmerz schon abzeichnet. Dieses ›dazwischen‹ zwischen Leben und Tod wird mit dem Bandnamen aufgegriffen: ›Mellom‹ ist das norwegische Wort für ›zwischen‹. Die Idee dafür stammt von Skadi, die sehr Norwegen-affin ist und die Sprache lernt."
Neben den festen musikalischen Projekten von Dave im Death- (Discreation) und Thrash Metal (Odium) gab es immer wieder den Wunsch nach einem weiteren Betätigungsfeld. Daraus erwuchs das Projekt "13 Days Before Suicide", und es entstanden neben rein instrumentalen Rock-Songs ("13 Days Before Suicide"-Album) auch deutschsprachige Stücke, die sich im Black Metal verorten lassen – "Kurzer Moment"-EP und "Nichts bleibt"-EP –, während bei der zuletzt erschienenen "2021"-EP eher Djent zu hören war. Während hier der musikalische Output durch den Ein-Mann-Hintergrund und verschiedene Musikrichtungen geprägt wurde, wuchs in den Jahren auch immer mehr der Wunsch nach einer musikalischen Betätigung, die sich als feste Band anfühlt, sich in der Schnittmenge von Black und Death bewegt und das Atmosphärische mehr in Betracht zieht als oben genannte Bands. So war schließlich die Grundidee zu MELLOM geboren, und erste Songs wurden geschrieben.
Den Kontakt zu Skadi gab es bereits, da sie für den Gesangsposten einer Band Daves vorstellig wurde, wo letztlich aber jemand anderes den Zuschlag bekam. Dies war jedoch keineswegs auf Skadis – ganz hervorragende – Gesangskünste zurückzuführen, die Dave in bester Erinnerung geblieben waren, woraus schließlich die Zusammenarbeit für MELLOM resultierte.
Dave hatte die Stücke vorproduziert, sie lagen als Demos vor. Für die Drums kontaktierte er seinen Kumpel Matze H., der bereits mehrfach bei Daves Bands ausgeholfen hatte, zusammen spielten sie auch einige Jahre in einer Metal-Cover-Combo. Das Desert Inn Studio von Thilo Krieger wurde für die Drum-Aufnahmen gebucht; hier wurden aus den programmierten Drums reale Drum-Spuren. Die Gitarrenparts spielte Dave in seinem Projektstudio ein, für die Bassparts wurde Beli von der Band Odium verpflichtet. Der Gesang wurde bei René Ritzmann in seinen Soundseducer Studios aufgenommen, für den Mix war Simon Werner verantwortlich, während das Mastering Victor Bullok übernahm. Logo und Cover-Artwork stammen von Misanthropic-Art.
Live wird das Duo MELLOM von befreundeten Mitmusiker/innen komplettiert.
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The River Above is chock full of riff-heavy melodic death metal, similar to Character- era Dark Tranquillity and Mors Principium Est, with the atmosphere and emotion of Insomnium and Darkest Hour.
The word "Druparia" is a pseudo-synonym for the blackthorn plant that plays a part in some circles of occultism and witchcraft, and fits into the band's visual and lyrical themes of nature and mysticism. Other lyrical themes include sadness, regret, mythology, and perseverance through hardship.
FFO: Sylosis, The Absence, Light This City, Gates of Ishtar, and Skeletonwitch.
Track
Listing:
1. Voiceless Regret
2. Under the Shade of Sand
3. Bereavement
4. Kintsugi
5. In Repose, Descend
6. Sever the Roots
7. The River Above
8. Of Firmament... And the Renewal
9. Bled For Comfort
10. When Cranes Return
11. The Violet Hour [The Civil Wars]*
Credits:
All Lyrics by David Moran except "Kintsugi" by Tyler Clark.
Produced, engineered, mixed, and mastered by Dan Paddy at Blackroom Studios, Copley Ohio.
Cello and Strings by Christopher “Kakophonix” Brown.
Keyboard programming and backing vocals by Dan Paddy.
Cover Art by Mark Erskine
Druparia Logo by Alex Zarko.
Photos by Lance Littlefield
Layout and Design by Alex Yarborough (@dr_metal_design)
Copyright 2024 Druparia Music. “Voiceless Regret” is dedicated to DJ Sprague.
*All songs written by Druparia, Brendan King, Dan Paddy, and Jeff Spencer, except for “The Violet Hour,” owned by The Civil Wars and Sensibility Music.
Line-Up:
Tyler Clark: Guitars
Josh Gatka: Guitars
David Moran: Vocals
Kyle Lash-Taylor: Bass and Vocals
Noah Van Dyke: Drums and Percussion
Bio:
Druparia formed with members of past bands in the Cleveland area coming together to make new music. Ideas for The River Above have been brewing since about 2011, maybe even earlier and thanks to some gracious friends outside of the band who have contributed and allowed the ideas to live on, the songs have finally come to fruition. Tyler Clark (ex-Inoculation, Mythrias, Once Flesh) came together with old Apothean bandmate Kyle Taylor (ex-Monastery) who had found young drummer Noah Van Dyke (Sea Biscuit) in November 2018. Once Flesh vocalist David Moran had agreed to do vocals if ever a project was started and Druparia had begun. After a few rehearsals, Josh Gatka (ex-Mythrias, Eternal Legacy) was recruited as guitarist the following summer and a full lineup was formed and the band released their first demo entitled Alfhem in the spring of 2020.
Influences include but are not limited to Dark Tranquillity, Darkest Hour, Sylosis, Sacramentum, Insomnium, Fallujah, Mors Principium Est, Inferi, Children of Bodom, and whatever weirdness Noah happened to be listening to at the time.
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Label : Winter Demons (Darkwoods)
Formats : CD / Digital
Release Date: 03/03/2025
Genre : Pitch-Black War Metal from Germany
Dragged screaming from the deepest, blackest pit of the underground metal scene, Cult of Extinction isn’t just brutal, it’s the sonic embodiment of barbarity itself... in thirteen years of running this damned label, we’ve never worked with anything this savage, this relentless... submit to the annihilation, because nothing will save you from the warpath of Cult of Extinction...
At its helm stands Void, the enigmatic German architect of destruction you might know from his other impressive creation, Imperceptum, whose latest full-length album we unleashed earlier this year, but with Nightmare Ascension, he’s outdone himself.... what we have here is a true war machine built for pure obliteration, chaotic riffs tear at your sanity, bone-shattering rhythms crush your resolve and abyssal vocals echo the collapse of the cosmos... this isn’t music, it’s an apocalyptic weapon of annihilation...
For those who dare to worship unrelenting chaos, this is your altar... fans of the feral devastation of Archgoat, Krypts, Leviathan, Spectral Voice, Teitanblood, Blut Aus Nord or Bestial Warlust, prepare yourselves, Nightmare Ascension is more than an album, it’s a prophecy of ruin, a merciless descent into the abyss, sre you strong enough to endure it?
Released as a unique limited edition, Nightmare Ascension is presented in a lavish oversized 4-panel digifile with an exclusive high-gloss laminate, complete with a printed cardboard sleeve to protect the CD and a free digital download card...
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French
Chaotic Hardcore power-trio BTK unleashes their most ferocious
album yet 'SAUVAGERIE'.
FFO : All Pigs Must Die, Converge, Napalm Death, Sect, Trap Them..
The relentless French trio BIND TORTURE KILL is proud to the release of their third full-length album, 'Sauvagerie'. A nine-track onslaught of raw aggression and visceral storytelling, cementing the band’s position as a force in the world of extreme music.
This one is available right now CD, LP, tape & Digital release this fall via Breathe Plastic Records, Dahlia Noir Records & The Hills Are Dead - Records but also for full and heavy streaming over Bandcamp.
...For the record...
BTK (Bind Torture Kill) is a chaotic hardcore trio from Lyon, France, formed in 2010. Consisting of a drummer, guitarist, and screamer, the band originally started with a bassist but transitioned into a trio in 2015 after several lineup changes. Known for their love of heavy, chaotic sound, BTK delivers intense performances with French lyrics often narrating the grim tales of serial killers and violent crimes.
In 2013, they self-released their debut EP, and in 2015, they followed up with their first album, Condamné. By 2018, their second album, Viscères, was released through WOOAAARGH! (Germany), Troffea (France/Switzerland), and Hell-J Industries (France). With Viscères, the band's sound took on a heavier edge, using a guitar setup routed through three amps—two guitar amps and a bass amp enhanced with an octaver pedal to create a more massive, dense sound.
Over time, their style shifted from a blend of death and mathcore to a darker, chaotic hardcore infused with punk, crust, grind, and black metal influences.
In 2023, BTK recorded their third album, Sauvagerie, at Warmaudio in Décines, with mastering handled by Nick Zampiello at New Alliance East, Boston. Maintaining the same guitar setup, but adding the HM2 pedal, the album marks a significant evolution in their sound. Sauvagerie is darker and more brutal, featuring a dirtier tone, faster tempos, and a relentless mix of aggressive breaks and crushing riffs, highlighting the band's raw, savage energy.
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LICHO- “CIUCIUBABKA” available now on limited tape
Experimental black metallers Licho have released their third full-length album “Ciuciubabka” in a special edition cassette format via Devoted Art Propaganda.
Limited
to 100 copies, it is available now: https://order.d-a-p.org/
The album was originally released in 2022 via Pagan Records in CD and digital formats.
The word “ciuciubabka” translates to the children’s game “blind man’s buff” or “tag” in which one person has a cloth tied over their eyes and tries to catch the others. The album tells the story of what can be seen when blindfolded, the game of hiding and catching what has fallen from the sky. It is also about, as always, walking towards the light. On foot, on horseback, by car, by spirit.
Musically, Licho continues in black metal style as on previous albums, while also taking inspiration from other genres and quoting the poet Jarosław Marek Rymkiewicz. The “Ciuciubabka” album cover features a painting by Wilhelm Sasnal Polak.
The album was recorded at Nebula Studio, Czyściec Studio and Garderobie Czorta. Maciej Wasio (Myslovitz among others) is responsible for the mix, and Jaakko Viitalähde (Oranssi Pazuzu among others) for the mastering.
Licho was founded in 2011 in Sanok, Poland by Szturpak. The current line-up has been in operation since 2017 and consists of musicians also known from projects such as Koniec Pola, -S-, Wędrowcy~Tułacze~Zbiegi and Gruzja.
Praise for “Ciuciubabka”:
“...dissonant BM-flavoured rock” - Zero Tolerance Magazine 5/5
“...fans of unconventional, experimental music should enjoy the album” - Heavy Music HQ
“...the members steer away from black metal and into a very unique and dark psychedelic post-punk aesthetic. The result is simply astounding. Guitars full of effects, hypnotic rhythms, Sprechgesang-ish vocal delivery, and droning harmonies will conspire to suck you into a dark vortex.” - Can This Even Be Called Music
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Wormholedeath Records is thrilled to announce the signing of the French industrial metal project FRAU FLEISCHER. This bold and avant-garde duo will unleash their upcoming album, "We Are Not...", on February 21, 2025. Prepare for a journey through industrial soundscapes, raw energy, and fearless musical fusion that is uniquely Frau Fleischer.
Following
the success of their debut album, When The Sun’s Down, which showcased their
innovative sound, Frau Fleischer has transformed into a powerhouse duo—Greg and
Franz—who are ready to make an impact on the industrial metal landscape. With
ten brand-new tracks that reflect their artistic growth, this upcoming release
promises a thrilling blend of metal, future pop, and industrial vibes, enriched
by nostalgic echoes of 80s and 90s dance music.
Frau Fleischer draws inspiration from a diverse palette of influences, including the heavy-hitting riffs of Slipknot, the atmospheric flair of Depeche Mode, and the ethereal sounds of Dead Can Dance. The raw energy of VNV Nation and the gritty edge of bands like Rammstein and Faith No More are woven throughout their music, creating a sound that is distinctly their own.
Tracklist
1 Shining Star
2 Out Of Control
3 In Your Dreams
4 Strangest Dream
5 Toxic Pathetic Love
6 From Green To Deadly Grey
7 A Fading Hum
8 I Keep On Dancing
9 Bagarre '23
10 Evolution Is Regression
About Frau Fleischer:
Formed in 2020 amidst the global pandemic, Frau Fleischer was initially a trio. However, following a lineup change, the band is now a powerful two-piece with Greg taking on guitar, vocals, drums, and bass, while Franz commands electronics and backing vocals. >From their studio to the stage, Greg and Franz have embraced complete creative control—handling everything from songwriting to mastering and delivering electrifying live performances as a duo.
Their signature sound is an alchemy of metal, future pop, and industrial vibes. Frau Fleischer’s “trashy, provocative” image and fearless spirit have earned them comparisons to Metallica, Meshuggah, Joy Division, and Faith No More, blending seamlessly with their experimental approach.
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Stream
the EP here:
https://youtu.be/bIeSLF6xpao
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Featuring relentless drumming from Matt "Skitz" Sanders (Diabolic Rites) and haunting guitar work from Pahl Hodgson (Beyond Mortal Dreams, Oath of Damntation) and Ross Duncan (Oath of Damnation), Sinister Minister is a feral testament to Death Metal’s enduring power rooted in the unholy spirit of '80s and '90s Death Thrash, The songs channel the energy of legends like early Vader, Possessed, Morgoth, Death and the likes. This EP is an unmissable homage to Death Metal’s past and a bold step into its future.
"It really is an exceptionally good EP that deserves a wide audience." – No Clean Singing
Tracklist:
With The Blessing Of The Dead
Corpse Flayer
The Coin And The Rune
Necrospell
Sinister Minister
Line-up:
Pahl Hodgson – Guitars, Vocals
Ross Duncan – Bass, Vocals
Matt "Skitz" Sanders – Drums
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NEWS 20.12.2024
Bevor wir nun den Kopierer heiß laufen lassen und euch dann spätestens nächstes Wochenende ne neue „Unterhaltungslektüre“ für den Klogang präsentieren werden, könnt und solltet ihr euch unbedingt losmachen, um Euch ein Exemplar von HELLA IM BLACK METAL LAND zu sichern. Mit Sicherheit ist das die absolut passende Lektüre, um Euch so richtig auf die kommenden besinnlichen friedlichen Feiertage einstimmen zu können.
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We’re
proud to announce that Brazilian industrial metal cult NECROTECH
are about to emerge with the debut "NECROTECHNOLOGY" EP,
their first declaration of oppressive audial cyber terrorism. Five songs,
twenty one minutes of bludgeoning, crust-infused, industrialized megaton
death-doom inspired by legends like Godflesh, Swans, Nailbomb, Bolt
Thrower, Corrupted, and Deviated Instinct.
The crushing debut has been teased by iconic extreme metal bastion Decibel Magazine, who in premiering the song “Deadly Industries” - have remarked how the debut offering is “a five-song onslaught of mechanical death punishment” and that the track “is a crusty, Godflesh-inspired mechacrusher, with a relentless drum machine and wailing siren effects populating the the bleak DM landscape.“ - you can check out the feature and track https://www.decibelmagazine.com/2024/12/18/track-premiere-necrotech-deadly-industries/
"Necrotechnology" ominously embodies the specter of the “new third world”, a cyber dystopia rising where rogue technology, greed, militarism, pollution, injustice and deviant industrialism subdue and crush the individual, rendering them empty, helpless, numb, and downcast. New concepts and realities are beaten into the psyche as a new order is imposed, and Necrotech soundtrack this new world slavery with masterful musical vision and an imposing idea of sonic heaviness that not only marvelously
reflects the oppressive ruin of capitalist industrialization on our earth and reality with unseen craftsmanship and lucidity, but also reinstates hope and credibility in a legendary sub-genre of extreme music which has in recent times has gone far too forgotten and overlooked.
The debut "Necrotechnology" EP is slated for a January 17 2025 release on CD, MC and digital formats worldwide and is now pre-orderable via all our channels.
Thank you as always for your time and attention given to our releases.
Sincerely, Sentient Ruin
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DYING VICTIMS PRODUCTIONS is proud to present a brand-new EP from Sweden’s ARMORY, Black Star, on 7” vinyl format. The EP will be a co-release with JAWBREAKER RECORDS.
Out of the deep void in the far corners of the universe, the entity known as ARMORY was born in the year 2012 C.E. With the guiding light of the fiery stars Judas Priest, Agent Steel, and Slayer, ARMORY set out on a cosmic path delivering hyper-speed metal to every planet, system, and galaxy in their path. Their two first albums, World Peace… Cosmic War (2016) and The Search (2018), were released via High Roller Records, garnering ever greater reviews.
Under the new flag of DYING VICTIMS, ARMORY’s third album, Mercurion, was unleashed during the spring of 2022 and followed by a European tour in 2023. This further cemented that ARMORY are a force to be reckoned with on the intergalactic battleground.
ARMORY’s upcoming operations are set in motion, and the next chapter starts with the deployment of the two-song EP Black Star in February 2025 C.E. Featuring two brand-new and exclusive songs – the title track on side A, and “Solar Winds“ on side B – ARMORY deliver a rapid barrage of hyper-speed metal with influences and feelings from the dark, cold void that engulfs us all. It’s immediately, recognizably ARMORY, but this EP displays with breathless brevity that the band are handily transcending their not-inconsiderable past and setting the cosmic stage for glory of a most universal nature, all of which will be revealed on their next full-length for DYING VICTIMS later in 2025!
Line-up:
G.Sundin - Guitars
A.Holmström - Drums
N.Ingelman - Guitars
P.Andersson - Vocals
J.Lundin - Bass
From Gothenburg, Sweden
Artwork:
Turborock
Release date:
21st February 2025
Release info:
black vinyl, comes with sticker
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Label: Comatose Music
Release Date: January 17th 2025
Genre: Death Metal
For fans of: Suffocation | Cryptopsy | Internal Bleeding | Mortal Decay
There is movement beneath the soil, the earth shifting and resettling, sinking and splitting, as if the very foundations of the world are beginning to crumble. Down in the darkness, in the unseen kingdom of worms, an eye is burning brightly; sinews shaped by strange sorcery strain against their horrid confinement and bone fingers dig towards the light. Rotting teeth gnaw at roots and rubble that dare to impede the creature’s passage through this cold and suffocating birth canal. There are things in this world that simply will not die, no matter how deeply they are buried...
We often hear of ‘lost gems’ from the underground, forgotten albums that should have been hailed as great works, but somehow slipped down the cracks of public perception. In most cases these treasures prove to be so much fool’s gold and dust, wistful thinking and nostalgia…but sometimes, on rare occasions, something truly special claws its way up from the boneyard and into the night air. Something like Cerebral Hemorrhage’s Exempting Reality. Originally released back in 2001, Exempting Reality was the only album released by New York’s Cerebral Hemorrhage, but what an album it was! A piece of death metal mastery that blended brutality with imagination, haunting atmosphere with musical adventure, crushing heaviness with a breathtaking willingness to explore and push boundaries. Now, the label that understands death metal better than any other – Comatose Music – has broken open Exempting Reality’s tomb. Remastered by Colin Davis (Aborted, Defeated Sanity, Origin etc), with new cover art, Exempting Reality is an album reborn.
The passing years have done nothing to blunt the vicious edges of the songs that make up Exempting Reality, or to dull the creative spirit that infuses them. ‘Abusive Power’ is still shockingly good with its array of stunning riffs and wonderful drumming. ‘Remnants Of The Final Solution’ remains revelatory with its fluid melodic section and jazz inflections and the surging guitar patterns and imposing vocals of ‘Deranged Perception’ are as hypnotic and deadly as a cobra. If you missed this before then don’t make that mistake again – second chances don’t come along every day and nor do albums as special as Cerebral Hemorrhage’s Exempting Reality. Coming your way on Comatose Music on January 17th 2025.
Line-up:
Matt Szablewicz - Vocals
Matt Doreson - Guitar, Bass, Keyboards & Backing Vocals
Tommy - Drums
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DYING VICTIMS PRODUCTIONS is proud to present SINNER RAGE’S highly anticipated debut album, POWERSTRIKE, on CD and vinyl LP formats.
Making their public debut with a self-titled demo in early 2024, SINNER RAGE thrust themselves into the present with a sound wholly built on the past: pure and total HEAVY METAL during the genre’s ‘80s heyday. Wasting no time defending the faith, the Spaniards return a full year later with their debut album, Powerstrike.
Truly titled, Powerstrike is an pitch-perfect throwback to the days when heavy metal supremacy were ruled by the likes of Judas Priest, Saxon, Queensrÿche, and Crimson Glory. Moving at a disarmingly relaxed strut, SINNER RAGE convey charisma and simple-yet-assured POWER during every second of this short & sweet tome. The hooks are heavy and headbanging, but the quartet exhibit a keen knack for spacious, almost-atmospheric dynamics; the riffing hits even harder when coming back from those quieter moments, and frontman Aritz Martinez’s pipes likewise sound even silkier. Some would simply qualify that as a further (and seamless) extension of old-days metal values, before speed and energy overload took over, and they’d not be wrong.
Whatever way you approach it, Powerstrike will send shivers of déjà vu through every soul who’s ever bled for metal, but make no mistake: SINNER RAGE are absolutely authentic to the bone, no matter the calendar year!
Line-up:
Aritz Martinez - Lead Vocals
Aritz Yarza - Guitar
Dan Speedhammer - Bass
Jara Solis - Guitar
Javi Rinones - Drums
From Vitoria-Gasteiz, Basque Country, Spain
Tracklist
1 Powerstrike
2 Silent Thunder
3 Highway Knights
4 Chained by Night
5 Fire's On
6 Angel of Combustion
7 Call of the Wind
Artwork:
Lena Richter
Release date:
21st February 2025
Release info:
Regular edition on black vinyl, with insert, poster, sticker, postcard and download code.
Special edition on splatter vinyl, with insert, poster, sticker, postcard download code and patch.
CD edition with sticker, obi
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Romanian Metal veterans GOTHIC announce re-release of iconic debut album "TOUCH OF ETERNITY"
Legendary Romanian Metal pioneers GOTHIC are set to re-release their landmark debut album "Touch of Eternity" (1997) originally out on Bestial Records in tape format. This updated release will be available in CD format via Loud Rage Music, giving both longtime fans and new listeners the opportunity to experience one of the most influential albums in the Romanian metal scene.
The CD is now available for pre-orders here: https://loudragemusic.bandcamp.com/album/gothic-touch-of-eternity
"Touch of Eternity" originally marked GOTHIC's entrance into the Metal world, blending elements of Doom, Gothic, and Melodic Death Metal. The album quickly established the band as a significant force in Romanian Metal, praised for its atmospheric soundscapes, emotional depth, and masterful composition.
The re-release is a tribute to the album’s role in shaping GOTHIC’s identity and its enduring influence on Romanian Metal. "Touch of Eternity" was now remastered by Nikos Palivos at Haunting Studios in Athens, Greece to preserve the original atmosphere while offering a clearer, richer listening experience.
About GOTHIC:
Formed in Petroșani in 1992, GOTHIC has been a cornerstone of Romania's Metal scene for over three decades. Known for their dynamic evolution across genres, the band continues to captivate audiences with their powerful live performances and innovative sound.
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Peruvian Death Metal veterans DISINTER release DEMO
COMPILATION .
"DISINTER, proudly on the warpath since 1993, presents this tribute to our ancient hymns of darkness that reaffirm our devotion on the path of death!" says Roberto Leonardi, band's founding member and leader.
"Laments of the Unborn" is now available via Pest Records in CD and digital formats here: https://pestrecords.bandcamp.com/album/disinter-laments-of-the-unborn
DISINTER’s Legacy:
Formed in Lima in the early 1990s, DISINTER quickly became a driving force in the Peruvian death metal scene, influencing countless bands with their uncompromising sound and dedication to their craft. With "Laments of the Unborn", the band celebrates their past while reaffirming their place in the annals of South American extreme metal history.
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DARK REFLECTION to release debut EP this January via Pest Records .
Rising Italian Death Metal act DARK REFLECTION is set to make their debut with the "UNDER THE SIGN OF VLAD ȚEPEȘ" EP, scheduled for release this January through Pest Records. The EP delves deep into the historical legacy of Vlad the Impaler, focusing on his military campaigns against the Ottoman Empire and his fight for the independence of Wallachia.
The band has already unveiled the first taste of their work with the single "The Forest of Impaled", available here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Z51ZKF9OwU
What to expect from the EP:
Conceptual Themes: Each track narrates key moments in Vlad the Impaler’s struggles against Ottoman forces, blending historical depth with a hauntingly aggressive musical approach.
Atmospheric Composition: The EP fuses relentless old-school Death Metal riffs, haunting melodies, piercing solos, and martial elements to evoke the horrors and triumphs of medieval warfare.
Dynamic Performance: From ferocious blast beats to somber interludes, "Under the Sign of Vlad Țepeș" showcases Dark Reflection’s versatility and dedication to storytelling through metal.
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DYING VICTIMS PRODUCTIONS is proud to present SCUMRIPPER’S highly anticipated second album, FOR A FEW FIXES MORE, on CD and vinyl LP formats. Headsplit Records have released the CD and cassette tape editions for North America.
Finland's degraded fiends SCUMRIPPER are finally back. For almost a decade, they've witnessed the world burn through a sewer hole and felt the slime gather in their burnt-to-a-fuck throats. Now they are ready to rip out your spines with their sophomore album, For a Few Fixes More.
Following 2019’s All Veins Blazing debut, with the band’s reputation as an uncompromising live act fully established, the power-trio of vocalist/guitarist Rat Pitt, drummer Son Stalker, and bassist Cliff Hunger return with the comparably epic For a Few Fixes More. Indeed, with the runtime padded out to 28 minutes, SCUMRIPPER prove they’re still able to (quickly) kick out nasty, sewer-drenched jams, but they’re also able to get kicking in many more ways than before. Whereas most of the debut album’s tracks topped out at two minutes, most of the nine songs here on LP#2 outdistance such a short length, with the penultimate coming in “I Cum Pain,” a five-minute menace of haunting, lurking trudge. Likewise, SCUMRIPPER have come to maximize their catchiness of yore, compelling both immediate headbanging and memorability. If anything, such influences as Impetigo, Midnight, and even Negative Approach have asserted themselves more fully on For a Few Fixes More, making for metalpunk that’s more street-level – and more unique in an increasingly crowded subgenre.
Just when you thought they may have ended up in the nearest gutter, SCUMRIPPER are performing a long-awaited autopsy with integrity on the modern world. For a Few Fixes More is the crossover album no one saw coming: perfect death-thrashing punk rock for the end times.
Line-up:
Cliff Hunger - Bass
Son Stalker - Drums
Rat Pitt - Guitars, Vocals
From Joensuu/Lappeenranta, Finland
Artwork:
Ensimmäinen Kultti
Release date:
21st February 2025
Tracklist
1 I Am the Trash of Evil Men
2 Early Embittered Twilight
3 The Slime
4 For A Few Fixes More
5 Exhume the Body and Disturb the Peace
6 Crippling Void
7 I Cum Pain
8 Weather The Swarm
9 Knights of Summer
Release info:
Regular edition on black vinyl, with insert, poster, sticker, postcard and download code.
Special edition on transparent green vinyl, with insert, poster, sticker, postcard download code and patch.
CD edition with sticker, obi
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Label: Xtreem Music
Release Date: March 4th 2025
Genre: Death Metal
For fans of: Demigod | Carcass | Bolt Thrower | Cannibal Corpse
At the heart of a wasteland, long miles from the intrusive blemish of artificial light, a sky of velvet darkness is dusted with a myriad of stars. In the untainted silence they gaze down in grim anticipation at a circle of stones in a place with no name. And between the stones a fine dust of cold ashes begins to stir, inviting a stain of congealed blood, which has never dried despite the endless passings of the sun, to dance. Together they start to spin, gathering pace, forming a whispering vortex in the desert night. As the maelstrom of dirt begins to rise and the distant stars seem to hold their breath, the earth splits asunder and a triumphant fountain of flame erupts. A vast and grotesque form of many teeth and many limbs breaks free from the clutches of its grave, roaring its defiance at those who presumed its death too soon…
It may have been nearly a dozen years since Spain’s death metal titans, Avulsed, last released a full length album of new material – 2013s Ritual Zombi – but only a fool would have turned their back and thought the band formed by vocalist Dave Rotten back in 1991 were out for the count. Revitalised by some key line-up changes, Avulsed have risen from their slough of despond with the utterly devastating and aptly named, Phoenix Cryptobiosis. Right from the very beginning of opening instrumental, ‘Limbs Regeneration’, you can sense that something special is about to be unleashed…and with ‘Lacerate To Dominate’ the cobwebs of the last decade are not just swept away, they are incinerated! Avulsed have always been known for their irresistible live prowess and the glorious brute force of early albums like Stabwound Orgasm and Gorespattered Suicide, but with Phoenix Cryptobiosis they have attained a new level. There’s a maturity to the song writing, a dark atmosphere of measured horror, inescapable hooks and an infusion of wicked excitement. There is no let up from start to finish, no faltering in the deadly intent – this is virulent poison to the last drop, deadly to the end. You’ll find new highlights with every listen to this genre defining album...the first time you might be caught by the cascading, carnivorous riffing of ‘Unrotted’ and its choruses that entrench themselves in your mind, or destroyed by the imperious vocal display on ‘Guts Of The Gore Gods’; the second time it might be the drum intro of ‘Devotion For Putrefaction’ that sends shocks through your neurons to your nerve endings and on the third maybe the wonderfully mangled and broken death metal supremacy of ‘Bio-Cadaver’ will dissect you and lay your spirit bare. Each track has a wealth of haunted vaults to explore and you’ll just want the bloodshed to keep on coming.
With the new line-up in exhilarating form and a final touch of gore soaked magic applied by the mastering of Davide Billia (Beheaded, Devangelic, Posthuman Abomination etc), Phoenix Cryptobiosis represents Avulsed at their very, very best. This is everything you could desire from an unwavering, undiluted death metal album in this age of fractured loyalties and pandering to the thin-blooded masses. When Xtreem Music let loose this beautiful beast, with its incredible Daemorph cover art, on March 4th, Avulsed will bestride the death metal scene of 2025 as monstrous monarchs of all they survey.
Line-up:
Dave Rotten - Vocals
Victor Dws - Guitars
Alejandro Lobo - Guitars
Alex Nihil - Bass
Santiago Arroyo "GoG" - Drums
https://www.xtreemmusic.com/
https://www.avulsed.com
The new album from atmospheric black metal band CANIS DIRUS is now streaming ahead of its official release date.
BY THE GRACE OF DEATH will be unleashed December 21 on LP by Bindrune Recordings. Alte Seelen will release the CD edition (containing a bonus track) at a later date. Pre-order the vinyl edition at https://shop.bindrunerecordings.com/products/canis-dirus-by-the-grace-of-death-lp-pre-order
Decibel Magazine has shared the the full album stream of By the Grace of Death. Listen now at https://www.decibelmagazine.com/2024/12/18/album-stream-canis-dirus-by-the-grace-of-death/
It has been four years since the release of Independence to the Beast (2020) and during this time, Canis Dirus have been refining their savage, yet atmospheric black metal during what has been the most prolific era of their career. 2021 found the split release, A Harmonious Union of Vibration, to surface with the project Crown of Asteria, where Canis Dirus contributed two new tracks that blended their own unique form of twisted blackness, along with an ambient influence. Was this a sign of things to come?
Armed with the fantastic drum work of CJ Yacoub (Escaping Aghartha, Neverdawn, ex-Amun), TMP (Guitars, Bass, Synth) and RH (Vocals) have been hard at work on what has become the the band's finest work, By the Grace of Death. Atmosphere still reigns in the dark sonic sphere of Canis Dirus, but on this impending new album, the band's black metal essence is at the forefront of this nocturnal hunt. TMP’s riff/playing style remains truly his own with atypical phrasing that co-exists with a more orthodox Black Metal style. The Black Metal side can make one feel isolated and attacked one moment, then calm and nurtured the next with colorful folk music that has become a vibrant element of Canis Dirus's sound. RH’s vocals contribute to the adventurous nature of By The Grace of Death with his most feral performance to date.
"Canis Dirus’ “By The Grace of Death” is an outstanding album that seeks to honor the blackened ways of olde while also pushing their sound, and genre, forward by incorporating new avenues and paths for the music, and listener, to explore." - Doomed for Metal
Track
Listing:
1. Once Cursed Path Glistens in the Sun
2. Tongues That Speak III
3. A Forlorn Hymn To Absolution
4. Vultures Whisper
5. Cast My Heart in Stone
6. The Mind Sees What The Eyes Cannot
Line-Up:
CJ Yacoub - Drums
TMP - Guitars, Bass, Synthesizer
RH - Vocals
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https://canisdirus.bandcamp.com/
Before the festive season starts, Sweden’s blackened thrash metal band SARCATOR offers an early present for its fans with their newest single WHERE THE VOID BEGINS . The third track from the band’s upcoming album delivers a haunting exploration of despair and existential reflection. With vivid imagery, the lyrics delve into themes of isolation, loss, and the allure of the unknown. Dark and poetic, the song paints a picture of surrender to the infinite unknown - terrifying but liberating. WHERE THE VOID BEGINS will be the last single before Sarcator’s third full length album, “Swarming Angels & Flies”, will be fully unleashed January 17th.
NEWS 15.12.2024
Genre: Speed / Thrash Metal
FFO: Venom, Motörhead, Bulldozer, Gehennah und Oldschool-Punkrock.
Label: Folter Records
Vertrieb: Alive
VÖ: 13.12.2024
The Return of the Assassins! Folter Records präsentiert stolz: "Burn in Metal", das neue Werk der Italiener VIOLENTOR, die hiermit ihre »20 Years in Metal« zelebrieren.
VIOLENTOR ist ein rohes Power-Trio in der Tradition von Motörhead und Venom – nur schneller und dreckiger! Ein rauer Mix der Einflüsse von Bandchef Alessio aka Dog und seinen Mitstreitern: Punk, Thrash, Speed und Wahnsinn – ein wüster, kompromissloser Sound, der eine obskure Atmosphäre erzeugt und in klaustrophobische Alpträume abdriftet. Oder, um es mit Dogs eigenen Worten zu sagen: "We are 100% Metal. No compromises, no prisoners. We are the most hated Italian band. We become wild animals live – an intense and extreme massacre for your ears. We kill posers, spit on the cross, piss on your graves!"
VIOLENTOR are:
Alessio Medici – Gitarre & Vocals
Michał Golbik – Drums
Roy Noizer Elguera – Bass
All songs written and arranged by Violentor. Recorded in hell. Mix & master by Ronnie Ripper – Naked Man Productions.
Discography:
Violentor (2011)
Rot (2012)
Maniacs (2015)
Putrid Stench (2019)
Manifesto di Odio (2022)
Burn in Metal (2024)
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ETERNAL RETURNS –„ LET THERE BE SIN “
Hailing from Thane (Mumbai), Eternal Returns is a powerhouse metal band that has been tearing through the scene since 2010. Their name draws inspiration from the ancient Indian philosophical concept of the eternal cycle—birth, life, death, and rebirth—a theme deeply rooted in Indian spirituality. This ethos resonates through their music, lyrics, and identity, forging a sound that is as profound as it is powerful.
Blending the raw aggression of modern metal with hauntingly melodic undertones, Eternal Returns crafts a soundscape that is both destructive and deeply accessible. Their lyrical themes delve into mythology, existentialism, and the human struggle for liberation—a cathartic journey through the endless cycle of existence.
The new album is here :
Prepare for darkness. Brace yourself for let there be sin.
The album artwork is more than a visual—it’s a narrative. Each symbol encapsulates a facet of humanity’s Eternal Struggle:
Crown – The weight of Pride.
Star (Baphomet) – The slumber of Sloth.
Pig Head – The feast of Gluttony.
Eye with Dollar – The hunger of Greed.
Dagger – The sting of Envy.
Heart – The fire of Lust.
Nuclear – The fury of Wrath.
At the heart of the chaos lies the diamond, encircled by the serpent—an emblem of the band itself. This intricate masterpiece, forged in chaos, symbolizes Eternal Returns’ vision: raw, precious, and ready to unleash its unrelenting might.
Will you face the sins within?
Tracklist:
1. Sloth
2. Lust
3. Envy
4. Greed
5. Gluttony
6. Wrath
7. Pride
8. Emasculator
From the crushing grooves of thrash to the soaring melodies of death metal, Eternal Returns transcends boundaries and redefines the limits of heavy music. Their sonic alchemy merges melodic death, metalcore, thrash, and groove into a singular, awe-inspiring force.
Experience the Sins Within
Artwork by the incredible @fajar_rahadian_artwork
Follow Eternal Returns on their journey and join the revolution. The cycle begins anew. Will you dare to enter?
https://brutalrecords.com/eternal-returns/
BLOOD FEAST continues to forge its own twisted thrash metal path with the release of their 4th full-length album, Infinite Evolution. Fans old and new will not be disappointed, as the ‘Unholy Trinity’ of releases from the band’s early days – Kill For Pleasure (1987), Face Fate (1988, EP) and Chopping Block Blues (1990) – and the band’s 2017 comeback album The Future State Of Wicked influence much of the new album. All the speed, brutality and twists ’n’ turns the band is known for remain intact and in your face.
BLOOD FEAST was formed by Adam Tranquilli, Gary Markowich (vocals), Kevin Kuzma (drums) and Lou Starita (bass) in 1985 as Blood Lust. They quickly wrote and recorded their classic 4-song demo, The Suicidal Missions. Shortly after, they became a 5-piece with the addition of Michael Basden on guitar. The band was then approached by New Renaissance Records to contribute songs to their Thrash Metal Attack (Menacing Thunder) and Speed Metal Hell 3 (The Suicidal Missions). This prompted the name change to BLOOD FEAST. New Renaissance then offered a record deal, which led to the recording of the classic Kill For Pleasure album and a US tour with DEATH ANGEL. The Face Fate EP quickly followed.
Shortly after writing and recording their proposed 2nd album, Adam left the band. The remaining 4 members then re-recorded these songs, which became the album Chopping Block Blues. The band broke up shortly after the album's release in early 1990. The original 5-man BLOOD FEAST reunited for an appearance at the NJ March Metal Meltdown in 1999, but further activity was not to be. A second reunion began in 2007, albeit only with original members Tranquilli and Kuzma. Bassist Tom Lorenzo and vocalist Chris Natalini came on board in 2010, just in time for the band's first appearance at Headbangers Open Air in Germany (they were invited back in 2013 and 2017). During this stretch, Adam began writing new material, with the band even playing an early version of INRI at select shows.
The incarnation of BLOOD FEAST retaking its place in the metal ranks today began to take shape in March of 2014, with the addition of guitarist CJ Scioscia. When drummer Joe Moore joined a few months later, the unit was complete and work immediately began on what would become The Future State Of Wicked album. Live performances became far more frequent, featuring appearances at True Thrash Fest 2015 in Osaka, Japan, Hells Headbash 2 in Cleveland, Ohio, Lima MetalFest II in Lima, Peru and the aforementioned return to Headbangers Open Air in 2017. The album was released on Hells Headbangers Records in the Spring of 2017, in time to coincide with an opening slot for Kreator and Obituary on that year’s Decibel Tour at the TLA in Philadelphia.
In late 2017, Moore was replaced by former M.O.D. touring drummer Adam Kieffer. Both Adams have an extensive history, most notably in the bands Headlock and Without End (of which Lorenzo was also a member). AK slotted in perfectly, and work immediately began on a new EP entitled Chopped, Sliced And Diced. This featured one new song (Concubine) along with new recordings of 4 songs from the band’s early records.
Work on LP #4, Infinite Evolution, began in late 2019. However, the sudden ’pause’ caused by the COVID-19 virus in early 2020 allowed for reflection on the situation. After much consideration it was decided that Adam Tranquilli would add lead vocal to his guitar duties – thus ending Natalini’s time with the band. Also, after having the help of bass player extraordinaire Mike LePond of SYMPHONY X for the album, new bassist Dave Kramer joined the fold in late 2023. Now, after all the unintended interruptions and diversions, the album is finally available via long time label Hells Headbangers. Written by Tranquilli and Scioscia, it is a fierce statement of intent while adding a few new wrinkles. And in a first for BLOOD FEAST, there is a promotional video for the song “Outbreak”.
With the world opened up again, 2024 is shaping up to present a bright future for BLOOD FEAST.
Adam Tranquilli • guitar/lead vocals
Dave Kramer • bass guitar/backing vocals
Adam Kieffer • drums
CJ Scioscia • guitar
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Grapeshot was born as a band formed in Madrid during Christmas 2010. With three records under their belt they are a recognizable force on Spanish scene. Their latest release, an EP titled “Oblivion” was released in November 2024.
Video link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rUBwBDjBGAI
Back in 2010, Esteban (vocalist) was excited to become partners with members of Elecktra (José A. Poveda) and Terroristars (Marcos de la Calle), bands that he had heard and seen live a few years before.
A few months later, in May 2011, they gave their first concert in Madrid. With a strong Groove and Thrash base, the songs take on their own personality, with some southern and alternative metal touches. They immediately recorded a first demo in the rehearsal room with 6 cuts of which they made a short home run to sell at concerts and gain a foothold in the Madrid underground scene.
In 2012 their first studio work 'Sons of Betrayal' was released, a 4-song EP where the band is already beginning to sound more compact and with a minimally decent production. One of their songs 'Riots' has a certain pull on YouTube and shortly after the band manages to reach the final of the Wacken Metal Battle in Barcelona. After a couple of years of concerts, almost all of them in Madrid, some in the Basque Country, Catalonia, Castilla la Mancha...
In 2014 they recorded their first studio LP 'The Scene', where they achieved a starker and more extreme sound, calling for the first time the attention of some specialized media and managing to leave the outskirts of Madrid on more than one occasion to demonstrate their forcefulness live. They manage to win several band contests and sneak into festivals such as Metal Lorca and Arrastro Rock.
In 2017 they released 'All About to End' which represents a qualitative and professional leap. In the following months Grapeshot will enter their most intense period of concerts, reaching the final of Wacken Metal Battle one more time, this time being runners-up. That year we were able to see them take the Granito Rock stage, being the sensation of the night, for many even above the headliners Turisas.
Since then, the road and work on new compositions occupy most of the time for Grapeshot, who in 2020 begins to record his third studio LP, however the pandemic stops the production of the album in its tracks until July 2020. Faced with a bleak outlook in the music industry, the album's release on the market is delayed until May 2021. 'Suckcess' takes them to tour a large part of the Iberian geography, reaping notable success from critics and the public. 'Suckcess' represents the consolidation of their style, with better production and more polarized sounds, which play with extremes and with melodic and catchy parts.
In 2024 and with the new stable and consolidated lineup Grapeshot releases its new EP 'Oblivion' in November. With 5 songs that show a good example of the band's maturity, with effective songs that play with new sounds, at times softer but also more abrasive, flirting with Sludge Metal or Southern Rock if necessary. A work that marks the opening of a new era for Grapeshot.
MEMBERS
Esteban Muñoz (singer): 2010 - present
José A. Poveda (guitar): 2010 - present
Marcos de la Calle (drums): 2010 - present
Borja Cabello (guitar): 2013 - 2020 (bassist) 2021 - present (guitarist)
Miguel García-Monge (bass): 2021 - present
PAST MEMBERS
Javier Pina (guitar): 2010 - 2021
Humberto Castañeda (bass): 2010 – 2013
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"Prelude Of Loss" was born once again from the meeting of the three souls that make up this creature (Gerassimos Evangelou - LORD AGHEROS, Antonio Billé - ANAKONDA and Andrea Tilenni - FEAR OF ETERNITY, ex SINOATH) and will be released in March 2025. A mandatory listening to those who have their musical background in the most melancholy dynamics of Metal and Post Rock of KATATONIA, SWALLOW THE SUN and NOVEMBRE, this new album will dig into your soul in search of the most hidden emotions!
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For fans of : Behexen, Seed of Iblis, and Dissection
"Anti-Cosmic Rebellion" delivers a relentless and immersive sonic experience that delves deep into themes of rebellion, darkness, and transcendence through anti-religious mutiny. The lyrics of songs such as "Qasam Be Shaytan", performed in his native Farsi, express a strong and defiant nihilism towards religion, particularly Islam. Other tracks, including the intro, incorporate verses from the Quran sung in reverse - a strikingly blasphemous and provocative display of artistry by Atash.
The album is now available digitally via Bandcamp and YouTube, under the label Iblis Manifestations. Physical copies will follow in early 2025.
Tracklist:
1) Al-Fatihah
2) Wrath Of Gods
3) Shadows Of Death
4) Possessed By The Void
5) Mesmerized
6) Qasam Be Shaytan
7) To Evil Thou Shall Succumb
8) Solar Apocalypse
9) Nordnundet (Taake Cover)
10) Al-Etmam
"Anti-Cosmic Rebellion" was mixed and mastered by Manticore Productions, while the cover art was done by Viltisvm.
As previously reported, Omid is facing deportation from Norway. Due to cultural differences and the genre's association with anti-religious sentiment, Atash, the sole member of Kaaboos, fears for his life if he is forced to return to Iran.
Omid, known by his stage name "Atash," fled Iran in 2019 seeking refuge in Norway, known for its deep black metal history. He envisioned Norway as a place where he could freely express himself musically and delve deeper into the genre's spiritual and empowering aspects.
However, in response to his music and antitheocratic stance under the Kaaboos moniker, Atash faced threats from certain groups. Fearing for his safety, he sought asylum in Norway.
After four years of residing in Norway, the Norwegian Immigration offices (UDI & UNE) rejected Atash's asylum claim and issued a deportation order. The decision disregards the potential dangers Atash faces upon returning to Iran.
Heavy metal, punk, and rock are deemed blasphemous and illegal in Iran. Participation in such music can lead to severe punishment, imprisonment, or even death.
Atash has a chance to appeal the decision, but legal representation comes at a steep cost. His lawyer requires a total of €17,000, of which Atash has already exhausted €6,000. Currently unemployed due to his asylum seeker status, Atash is struggling to cover basic necessities, let alone the remaining legal fees.
Atash has launched a fundraiser to raise the necessary funds for his legal battle. He pleads with the black metal community and anyone who values artistic freedom to donate and help him fight for his right to remain in Norway.
Donate here: https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/urgent-fundraiser-for-metal-refugee
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https://kaaboos.bandcamp.com/
Detroit (MI) - Melodic/Power Thrashers, AMONG THESE ASHES, have released a drum playthrough video, featuring Kyle Wagner, for "THE ENEMY IN I," a track from new album, EMBERS OF ELYSIUM. The video was created by Akuro Productions and is available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1_L_E6kzP5c
Embers of Elysium was released on December 6 via Alone Records! The album clocks in at over an hour of music and features 12 new tracks, plus a bonus song.
In discussing the new level reached on Embers of Elysium, guitarist Richard Clark states that it "is quite the leap for us in every aspect from Dominion Enthroned. Where Dominion was a full concept album, the first eight tracks on Embers of Elysium are standalone, and the last four tracks are part of a fictional sci-fi/horror concept called Chronicles of the Obsidian Reign. I can say with confident humility that every song on this album was crafted and delivered without compromise. The wide range of all of our influences is on display on this album. I think we executed it tastefully and with precision, and I hope it resonates powerfully with listeners."
Track
Listing:
1. Embers of Elysium
2. Serpents Among Rats
3. Faceless War Machines
4. Of One Blood
5. Stronger Than Death
6. Storm Within
7. The Undertow
8. The Enemy In I
9. Through Ethereal Voids
10. The Hybrid Bloodline
11. A Presence Unknown
12. The Obsidian Reign
*13. The Undertow (feat. Brooke Rousseau)
*Bonus track, featuring vocalist Brooke Rousseau (Lady Luna and the Devil).
Credits:
Recorded by Among These Ashes.
Mixed and mastered by Matt Roach.
Cover Art by Jayson Cessna
Kyle Wagner photo by Dark Dimm Photography.
Line-Up:
Richard Clark: lead/rhythm guitar, backing vocals, production, and songwriter
Jean-Pierre Abboud (JP): Lead and harmony vocals. JP is also the vocalist for traditional metal band, Traveler
Dylan Hamann: Rhythm guitar.
Kane Bochatyn: Bass
Kyle Wagner: Drums
Bio:
Among These Ashes is a melodic power/thrash metal band hailing from Detroit, Michigan (USA). The band's central focus is the creation of stellar, highly-memorable metal songs. The group's sound is crushingly heavy and punctuated by cerebral arrangements, thought-provoking lyrics, and dynamic shifts in tempo and aggression. Among These Ashes' debut musical offering, Dominion Enthroned, is a conceptual tour de force, inspired by modern societal parallels and struggles. Originally released independently, the record was later re-released under a single-album contract with Alone Records on vinyl and CD formats.
In April 2023, the band released an original single, entitled "The Enemy in I," which lyrically chronicles the woes of self-destruction. The band recorded a cover of "Sirens" by Savatage as an accompaniment to this release. In March 2024, Among These Ashes independently released a cover of W.A.S.P. track, "Restless Gypsy."
The band features Jean-Pierre Abboud (Traveler) on lead and harmony vocals, Dylan Hamann (Variform) and Richard Clark on lead and rhythm guitars, Kane Bochatyn on bass, and Kyle Wagner (Nethergate) on drums. Together, this line-up is committed to its vision of consistently delivering uncompromisingly heavy music to the metal hordes.
https://www.facebook.com/AmongTheseAshesMetal
After
'The Tower' and 'Asmodeus', now comes 'WALK WITH ME' the third
music video to be unleashed from VÖLVA'S grim and merciless
album, DESIRES PROFANE. A hymn of lust and temptation, a
pledge of dedication to the dark, 'Walk With Me' is another example of the raw
black metal power that rages in the veins of these Swedish witches.
The video for 'Walk With Me' was recorded live at studio Quaalude, Malmö, by Oliver Dahl and Axel Brandt - and you can watch it right here
Desires Profane was released on November 28th - on CD by Grind To Death Records and vinyl by Fiadh Productions - and the critical response has been excellent, with the likes of Distorted Sound Magazine, Metal.de, Metal Division Magazine and many, many more handing out praise and plaudits.
Follow the whispers in your heart and join the Völva coven!
https://www.grindtodeathrecords.com/
https://fiadh.bandcamp.com/
https://imperativepr.co.uk/artist-volva.html
Hailing from the vibrant city of Liepāja, Overcast Rain is
poised to make waves in the global metal scene once again with their highly
anticipated third studio album, Black Death. Set for release on April 11,
2025, under the esteemed Brutal Records banner,
this album promises to redefine the boundaries of dark metal with a sonic
assault like no other.
A Legacy Forged in Darkness
Formed in 2014 by the visionary duo Mihails Maslovs (vocals/guitar) and Kolja Kirk (drums), Overcast Rain has emerged as a beacon of Latvia’s thriving metal scene. Over the past decade, the band has undergone remarkable evolution, marked by lineup transformations and sonic experimentation, solidifying their place as one of the genre’s most dynamic and innovative forces.
Their discography boasts two critically acclaimed albums:
Since You Die (July 11, 2020)
My God Hates Me (March 1, 2022)
These releases have earned the band significant accolades, with tracks like “All Hope Is Gone” breaking into the Destrokit Rock Chart Top 50 and securing spots on the prestigious European Metal Channel rankings. Recognized as cultural milestones, both albums are enshrined in the National Library of Latvia.
The Evolution of Overcast Rain
After a brief hiatus, Mihails Maslovs and Andris Aleksejevs reignited the band in 2018, channeling a renewed vision to craft a heavier, more aggressive sound. The addition of new members and the transition away from female vocals heralded a bold new era for Overcast Rain. This revamped lineup debuted with electrifying performances at Bunker13 Fest and clinched second place at the Fresh Blood competition, setting the stage for their meteoric rise.
Their relentless energy and captivating performances have taken them across Europe and beyond, with standout appearances at premier festivals such as Dark Malta Fest, GoatHell Metal Fest, Barbar Fest, and DiFest. Sharing stages with icons like Die Krupps, Blood Red Throne, Psyclon Nine, and Ost+Front, Overcast Rain has solidified their reputation as a must-see act on the global metal circuit.
Black Death: A New Chapter
Overcast Rain finished album Black Death, a collection of 13 tracks that includes both brand-new songs and remastered fan favorites. This ambitious release showcases their relentless drive to push the boundaries of dark metal and promises to be a landmark achievement in their career.
Tracklist:
Intro
Black Death
Satanic Slut
Rain
Nightmare
Shadows
Damned
Lost
Motherland
Helloween
White Snow (feat. Artyom Kuricyn - Yomi on Flute (mokshan lang)
War (remastered)
Winter Depression (remastered)
The Current Lineup
Mihails Maslovs – Vocals, Guitar, Keyboard
Marks Širokovs – Drums, Samples, Backing Vocals
Rudolf Vistiņš – Guitar, Bass, Backing Vocals
Andris Aleksejevs – Lead Guitar
Leonidas Heidemanis – Lead Guitar
Aleksandrs Tiškevičs – Bass
A Storm Is Coming
As Overcast Rain gears up to release their heaviest single video yet, anticipation is reaching fever pitch. Under the Brutal Records banner, this dark metal powerhouse is ready to usher in a new era of dominance.
Stay tuned for updates—the storm is just beginning.
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DREAMING DEATH Reveal Title Track From Upcoming Debut EP SINSITER
MINISTER
Australian Death Metal force DREAMING DEATH, featuring members of Beyond Mortal Dreams, Oath of Damnation, has unleashed the title track from their debut EP, Sinister Minister. A feral mix of old-school Death Thrash energy and chilling modern brutality, the track is a perfect introduction to the band’s raw and unrelenting sound.
YouTube: https://youtu.be/odlArf9yBnI
Bandcamp: https://lavadome.bandcamp.com/album/sinister-minister
The full Sinister Minister EP will be released on December 20th, 2024, on CD and digitally via Lavadome Productions. Featuring five tracks of relentless intensity, the EP channels the unholy spirit of Death Metal’s golden age.
Line-up:
Pahl Hodgson – Guitars, Bass, Vocals
Ross Duncan – Guitars, Bass
Matt "Skitz" Sanders – Drums
www.lavadome.org
The concept behind NUCLEAR DOOM STATE was to shed light on what we are experiencing in societies worldwide. The corrupt governments, the top 1% of the wealthiest individuals in the world, religious institutions, and social media platforms all play a hand in our collective suffering. The title track of the album serves as a sort of premonition of what’s to come if we continue down the path we’re currently on. Meanwhile, W.A.R. is more of a rallying cry for the middle and poorer classes to unite and change the current state of our lives. Stylistically this album was heavily influenced by bands like Death, Exodus, Power Trip, Slayer, and Gojira. It took a little less than a year to complete the album even with a lineup change in 2022. When our newest members Rob Maldonado and Ameer “TheBeheader ” Aljallad joined the band in April of 2023 we immediately went to work on all the songs that had been written over the years that would make up this album. Together we came up with some great ideas for the songs to have them reach their full potential. Rob himself even contributed to the album with his song titled Primordial Combat which was influenced lyrically by the anime series Baki Hanma
Tracklist
1. The Day After…
2. W.A.R.
3. Nuclear Doom State
4. Psychological Maceration
5. An Insatiable Lust For Violence
6. Primordial Combat
7. Taxed To Death
On a cold February day in 2018, Gil Vives, Randy Reiser, and Amir Jairazbhoy began discussing their musical journey over some beers in a New York City bar. The trio soon started writing what would ultimately become their debut album, March To Your Grave. They completed their lineup with the addition of George Garcia in October 2018. Two months later, they played their first show together to a sold-out crowd at Gussy’s Bar & Grill in Queens, NY, under the name Final Siege. The band released their debut album, March To Your Grave, independently on August 6, 2021.
In November 2022, co-founding members Amir Jairazbhoy and Randy Reiser took a step back as the band moved into its next phase of development. By April 15, 2023, Final Siege had solidified their new lineup with Ameer "The Beheader" Aljallad on drums and Rob Maldonado on guitar. The band’s musical influences include Death, Thrash, and Groove metal, and their lyrics explore themes of rebellion, war, and the mental toll of living in a conflict-ridden world. Final Siege has performed alongside national acts such as Suffocation, Atheist, Wrath, Enforcer, DRI, and Warbringer.
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www.youtube.com/@finalsiege6379
CORRODING SOUL – “CORRODING SOUL”
Label: Independent Release
Release Date: January 24th 2025
Genre: Atmospheric Black Metal/Post Black Metal
For fans of: Unrequited | Sylvaine | Ghost Bath | Deafheaven
I have left the pain behind me. I am free and unburdened, spinning and turning, racing through the currents of memory with a lightness of being I could never have imagined when the shadows of loss encircled me, pouring like a flood of desolation into my desperate lungs. The tides of black still swell and subside beneath me, but I can see the deep fissures and fractures in its surface, rich with colours and shades of illumination that my tortured gaze could never see before; before I laid down my arms and stepped into the cold blades of insubstantial knives, until I ceased to fight and embraced the darkness, finding victory in my defeat.
Corroding Soul is the solo atmospheric black metal project of multi-instrumentalist David Lovejoy, yet that simple description does not prepare the listener for everything that Corroding Soul the album has to offer. Building on the success of EPs Hopeless and Nothing, Corroding Soul sees Lovejoy diving deeper and soaring higher as he explores the farthest shores of black metal’s kingdom, bringing a wonderful multitude of emotions, a breathtaking palette of hues and colours to its monochrome world, breaking through the ice with blinding rays of warm sunlight. Corroding Soul is made up of four movements, four intrinsically linked soundscapes that create a veritable symphony of sound and imagination; each multifaceted gem forming part of a greater whole. Opening track, ‘Shadow’ begins in beautifully tranquil fashion, before the listener is cast into a vast, evocative dream where blast beats and emotive lead guitars enfold the harsh, impassioned vocals. There is a sense of flying high above a past of trauma, looking back on life’s pain and sorrow from a new perspective as the music shifts moods and tempos as smoothly as silk. Lead single, ‘Tempest’, sends the soul soaring, its towering splendour juxtaposed with delicate intimacy. Together with ‘Bound’ it forms the heart of Corroding Soul, the two tracks enfolding you and carrying you away on cresting waves of profound intensity. And then there is ‘Sapphire’, an epic track of incredible, effervescent energy and ineffable beauty, shot through with a silver thread of bitter sweet melancholy, remembrance for a life left behind and loves lost, adorned in some cultured lead guitar work which brings to mind the flawless work of Dave Gilmour. It’s an ending in hope and healing after an exhilarating sonic adventure.
Complete with the impactful artwork of Abhijit Asad, Corroding Soul will be released on January 24th and will be available directly from the band at the Corroding Soul Bandcamp page. Accept the invitation and let David Lovejoy’s remarkable music take you on a journey you will never forget.
Line-up:
David Lovejoy – All Music and Vocals
https://www.youtube.com/@CorrodingSoul
https://www.facebook.com/corrodingsoulofficial
French Iconoclastic and polymorphic Black Metal duo BERLIAL present the first single from sophomore album "NOURISHING THE DISASTER TO COME". The song is "NOUVEAU MONDE" and it is available on My Kingdom Music YouTube Channel at https://youtu.be/ZhKK4f2DDWs and on all digital platforms.
It's Black Metal built like a wall of sound to be oppressive and melodic including 90's keyboards, a Blackened Death break, electronic elements and spoken words to sustain lyrics without compromises.
It brings them alongside to bands such as Dødheimsgard, Akhlys, Blut Aus Nord, Deadspace, Afraid of Destinity, Raven Throne, Decline of the I.
BERLIAL, how to feed the disaster, knowing you can't do without it.
"Nourishing The Disaster To Come" will be released on February 7th, 2025 on My Kingdom Music in digipakCD, LP (black and splatter blue vinyls) and digital.
You can Pre-Order here: https://shorturl.at/84xCN
My Kingdom Music: Cover (realized by Jeff Grimal)
Tracklist:
1.The Last Dance
2. Nouveau Monde
3. We Deserve To Fall Again
4. Ivresse De La Finitude
5. Nourishing The Disaster To Come
6. Le Néant Pour Éternité
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Canadian band Crown of Madness have created a form of death metal that's both dissonant and emotive which is refreshing in a genre that can too often sound too harsh and mechanical. The music even has a strange atmospheric quality to it which is comparable to label mates Devenial Verdict but both the bands have their own personal vision. Preorders for their debut full length are up now and two songs from it can be heard https://crownofmadnessdm.bandcamp.com/album/memories-fragmented
CROWN OF MADNESS – “MEMORIES FRAGMENTED”
For
fans of
Ulcerate, Devenial Verdict, Dysgnostic, Gorguts
Crown of Madness have put out a slew of short-form releases, improving upon their sound with each one and culminating in this full length that sees the most evolved version of their music so far. As accomplished as it is, it also happens to be unique in the style of dissonant death metal - in that, it's deeply personal and palpably emotive, and that poignant, introspective mood pervades their entire album. The music almost has a melodic albeit melancholic quality to it that is refreshing for a style of music that usually sounds harsh and detached. At the same time the music is driven; the hypnotic riffs are invariably interspersed with bursts of blasts and there is good momentum generated in this calculated, undulating pattern which becomes addictive. 'Memories Fragmented' is a beautifully tempered album underpinned by unforgettable melodies, an ambitious release but one completely devoid of pretence, which is bound to be regarded as one of the standout albums in the style in the years to come.
Line up:
Sunshine Schneider - Guitar, Bass, Vocals
Connor Gordon - Drums
Artwork by Erskine Designs
Track listing
1. Visions From A Past Life
2. Sovereign Blood
3. Burdened
4. Ashes of Mine
5. When I Don't Remember You
6. Deafening
7. Sea of Fangs
8. Dreamless Nights No Longer
9. Hollow Thresher
10. The Grand Design
Release date - February 28th, 2025
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Thank you very much!Kunal Choksi Label owner Transcending Obscurity Mumbai, India
GRAVETHORN'S new release "ATROCITAS" continues the debut release, "UNDERGROUND RITUALS OF THOSE UNSEEN". Harnessing the anger and sense of overcoming all who oppress- the battle wages on as we are slowly uniting as a people and coming together in numbers to dissolve those who feel the greed for power, whether religious, political, financial, or other. If there ever were an uprising, perhaps Atrocitas would be the soundtrack of a revolution. It was written and recorded in Krystof's studio when he had COVID-19, and some of the medication he was taking may have influenced how the music came out (perhaps it opened the doors to the spiritual world to share ideas of those no longer with us). Atrocitas also features contributions from notable collaborators, including Joshua Bednarski (from the band Atomic War Machine) and Dave Sharpe (from the bands Dead by Wednesday, End Time Illusion, The Cro-Mags, and Dave Ellefson’s [of Megadeth] side band).
Tracklist
1. Atrocitas
2. The Great Thaw
3. Epic Battle
4. Destined to Burn
5. In Vengeance We Hunt
6. Barbaric War Declared
7. Hymns of Forbidden Places (feat. Joshua Bednarski)
8. Within the Berserker
9. Victory by Sunrise (feat. Dave Sharpe)
10. Creeping Death (Metallica Cover)
Gravethorn is a Blackened Death Metal band from Las Vegas, NV, formed in 2021 by Krystof during his journey to learn extreme metal mixing in his home studio, built during the 2020 pandemic. Initially working with recordings from his previous band Achromatica, which eventually disbanded, Krystof continued creating music, resulting in the release of several songs on Spotify and YouTube. Drummer Bob Hill (from Achromatica) later joined, and in October 2023, they unleashed their debut album, Underground Rituals of Those Unseen, which received critical acclaim from outlets like Metalized, Rock Hard, and Slowly We Rot.
Gravethorn's unique sound blends influences from bands like Emperor, Deicide, Amon Amarth, and even The Doors and Led Zeppelin, creating a distinctive blend of Blackened Death Metal. Known for embracing collaboration, the band has worked with notable musicians, including Glenn Lai (Achromatica) and Brian Crapser (Putrid Decay).
While quarantined with COVID-19 in October 2023, Krystof channeled his energy into writing and recording new material, resulting in the upcoming 2024 album Atrocitas, set to be released via Wormholedeath Records. Gravethorn continues to defy rigid genre classifications, staying true to their simple goal of making metal music, unbound by specific labels.
www.youtube.com/@gravethorn
www.facebook.com/p/Gravethorn
Finnish Deathgrind band Cannibal Accident is set to release their fifth studio album 'Disgust' on February 28th 2025 via Inverse Records.
The second double single 'Itseinhon Kusisella Alttarilla / Darken the Attic' is unleashed today. The music video is also done for the first track and it features Nikki666 on guest vocals.
Video
is available here: https://youtu.be/GuPBSDV3Yvo
Listen to the double-single on streaming services: https://push.fm/fl/ca-itseinho
Kurwa Doktor comments the tracks:
Itseinhon Kusisella Alttarilla
- It's the third time when our friend Nikki 666 has written lyrics and arranged them onto our song, again manifesting the obnoxiously marvellous "punk rock" side of Cannibal Accident.
Darken The Attic
- Dissonant grindcore, blackmetallish anguish and claustrophobic horror are the ingredients of this song, which differs drastically from most the material the band has ever written.
Upcoming gigs:
14.12. Tallinn (Estonia)
28.02. Turku (Finland)
01.03. Pori (Finland)
Cannibal Accident - Disgust (Album 2025)
Track list:
1. Explicit Everything
2. Toleraped
3. Darkest Auer
4. When Only Fans Blow On Empty Stage 5. Flesh Fabricant
6. Darken The Attic
7. Itseinhon Kusisella Alttarilla (feat. Nikki 666)
8. Mouthbreathing Bottomfeeder
9. In The Meat Of The Night
10. EU-rope Around Your Neck
11. Kemperverse (Kemper Trilogy part 3: Mama's Boy)
12. Wife Eater (Woman's Best Friend)
13. R.I.C.H. (Relying In Capital Heresy)
14. Viimene Fiitti (feat. Ulti-Make)
15. Omniworld
16. Inhumanely Precipitated Biodegradation
17. No One Loves You Anymore
18. I Want To Pay More Taxes
19. Insult / Result
20. Scorched Meat Tactics
Album cover by Maxime Taccardi
Biography:
Formed in 2007, Cannibal Accident have released four full-length albums and a number of smaller releases. Old-school grindcore, death metal, hardcore and mosh part(ie)s are combined in brutally cutting, compact songs where speed, heaviness and catchiness are the main denominators.
Cannibal Accident live on stage is a comprehensive psychophysical experience, no holds barred.
Listen to the first double-single 'Scorched Meat Tactics - Explicit Everything' https://push.fm/fl/cannibal-accident-scorched
Line-up:
Kolkka - guitar
Wilkman - drums
Raisio - low
Kurwa Doktor - high
Jondom - bass & backing howls
https://www.youtube.com/@CannibalAccident
https://www.facebook.com/cannibalaccident
Introducing MARROWOMB. This Chicago-based blackened-death entity is set to leave an indelible mark on the world of extreme music with its debut album, PHISENOMIE.
Over five years in the making, Phisenomie is the brain spawn of multi-instrumentalist Frank Lato and features drums by renowned session drummer Kevin Paradis (ex-Benighted).
MARROWOMB and Ghost Cult Magazine have teamed for the exclusive premiere of the album's lead single, "Vicarious Visage," a song that tells the story of an individual so consumed by their external persona that the façade they present to the world begins to reshape their inner self.
"This song did not come together easily," states Lato. "It started as a puzzle piece, and I didn’t know how to end it. Then, I remembered a couple of old riffs I had lying around for years. I put together the clean guitar break and the ending riffs that followed it and inserted them into the song. Once I heard this result, I knew it was finally finished. The ending to this one became one of my favorite passages on the record even though it took the longest to create."
Listen to "Vicarious Visage" at https://ghostcultmag.com/exclusive-single-premiere-marrowomb-shares-a-new-single-vicarious-visage-new-album-coming-soon/
Over eight meticulously crafted tracks, Phisenomie delivers an unrelenting experience that blurs the boundaries between extreme and experimental. Each song provides a labyrinth of ferocious riffs and punishing rhythms, showcasing Lato’s visionary approach to composition. Phisenomie immerses listeners in a soundscape that is both savage and cerebral. This debut offering is more than just an album—it is a journey through the depths of the human psyche, where chaos and catharsis converge.
Phisenomie is due out on February 21, 2025. Pre-order the album at https://marrowomb.bandcamp.com/album/phisenomie
The artwork for Phisenomie was done by Penny Slinger with layout by Frank Lato. Photography by the legendary Peter Beste.
Tracklisting:
1) Phantasia Kataleptike
2) Sickness Unto Life
3) Vicarious Visage
4) Inner Ring
5) Black Gossamer
6) Veil of Cold
7) The Mirror
8) Despairloom
MARROWOMB is a blackened death metal project formed from the ashes of former Chicago-based bands Polyptych and Endmember in 2020. Spearheaded by mastermind Frank Lato, the artistry of MARROWOMB knows no bounds and takes an uncompromising approach to songwriting. The project takes its influences from various sources; however, the prominent focus is centered on internal conflict and struggle.
MARROWOMB opts for a simplistic approach to its lyrical content and concepts; however, this is not a surface-level entity. For those who choose to venture beyond the surface, there are rewards to seeking out additional truths, messages, and meanings within the music.
MARROWOMB is:
Frank Lato: guitars, bass, vocals, synths/programming
Kevin Paradis: drums
Guest appearances:
Greg Livas: solo on “The Mirror”
Curtis Vamarassi: solo on “Black Gossamer”
Shane Hill: solo on “Despairloom”
All guitar solos recorded by Greg Livas at Ohmstead Studios
https://marrowomb.bandcamp.com/album/phisenomie
Pre-order now: https://thecirclemusic.gr/product-category/distributed-stuff/?filter_artist-name=der-prager-handgriff
"Arglistige Täuschung" translated as "Deceptive Deception," is a masterpiece of dark industrial EBM that blends haunting atmospheres, intricate sound design, and disturbing melodies. Formed in 1990 in Witten, Germany by Stefan Schäfer (vocals) and Volker Rathmann (machines), the German group, known for their dark and uncompromising approach, solidified their reputation with this groundbreaking album.
"Arglistige Täuschung" was originally released in 1993 after a few tape releases, which proved to be a real commercial success for their record label with its sonic innovations and its post-DAF or Nitzer Ebb power and an underlying rawness that will remain the band's trademark over the years. A record that is both thought-provoking and captivating, from the first track "Tibet", the listener is immersed in a world of dissonance and dark beauty. It is a mood setter, preparing you for the psychological journey that awaits, without ever letting up.
The use of synthesizers is particularly masterful, with cold, metallic tones underpinned by warm, organic bass lines that give the album a sense of isolation and intimacy. One of the most notable features is the vocal delivery, which oscillates between haunting chants and a low bass voice. There is a sense of controlled chaos throughout the record, where sounds often seem on the verge of disintegration, but always held together by a singular and intense vision. It is dark, thought-provoking and bold, an album that will continue to reveal more with every listen. In short, “Arglistige Täuschung” is a triumph. Prager Handgriff have created something absolutely unique: a compelling and multifaceted sonic experience that showcases their immense creativity and bold approach to music. This is a record that demands attention, patience, and a willingness to embrace the uncomfortable.
“Arglistige Täuschung” Tracklist:
A1.Tibet 03:54
A2.Deutschland? 03:30
A3.Klaustrophobie 03:26
A4.Flucht 03:58
A5.Herbst 05:50
B1.Das Du 03:52
B2.Zivilisation 03:27
B3.Monsun 03:38
B4.Bilder Meiner Angst 04:30
B5.Großstadtliebe 04:59
C1.Baskerville 06:08
C2.Wahnsinn 02:46
C3.Schwermetall 03:58
C4.Tollwut 03:28
D1.Prag 02:57
D2.Herzschlag 03:06 (Bonus Track)
D3.Morgengrauen 05:38 (Bonus Track)
D4.Zäsur 04:09 (Bonus Track)
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INSURRECTION
– “EXILED TO EARTH “
Format: Music Cassette(digitally, only the 4 'ETE' EP tracks will be available to stream in 8-BIT)
Label: Tunnelgeur Records
INSURRECTION (NL) offers the ultimate blend between brutality, melody and catchiness with their raging melodic death/thrash. Hailing from the north of the Netherlands, founded in 2008, these Dutch thrashers released their critically acclaimed 6-track debut EP 'Catatonic' on Big Bad Wolf Records in 2015. First print sold-out in no time and Insurrection subsequently did a whole shitload of shows promoting this release in the Netherlands and Germany.
Following up their successful debut EP, Insurrection released full-length album ‘Circles Of Despair’ in 2019 on Big Bad Wolf/Headbangers Records (mix & mastering by Fredrik Nordström, who previously mixed In Flames, Arch Enemy, Dimmu Borgir etc.). Still tight and energetic, but pushing the envelope on this release by refining their death/thrash sound into a more diverse approach.
With 4-track EP ‘Exiled To Earth’, Insurrection presented their most melodic and mature release in 2023. Containing meticulously written and thought out melodeath/thrash tracks. Equally aggressive, upbeat and melodic, but with an added touch of prog and atmosphere this time. ‘Exiled To Earth’ was mixed and mastered by Mendel bij de Leij (Aborted, Severe Torture, Haliphron a.o.).
Critically acclaimed for their killer songwriting skills and their tight live performances (more than 120 shows played all over Europe with metal icons such as Destruction, Cryptopsy, King Diamond, Cradle Of Filth, Suffocation, Hypocrisy a.o.) during the past few years, Insurrections quality is no longer an underground secret. With a special edition re-release of ‘Exiled To Earth’ (including 10 (!) live & 8-BIT bonus tracks) these melodeath/thrashers are ready to rise like the tide out of the underground!
Tracklist:
Side A:
01. Hopeless World Below
02. The End Of Honesty
03. In Terram Extorres
04. Crimson Skies
05. Futile Existence(live)
06. Dawn Of Defeat(live)
07. Moribund(live)
8-BIT:
01. Hopeless World Below
02. The End Of Honesty
03. In Terram Extorres
04. Crimson Skies
05. Spiralling Down
06. On Circles Of Despair
07. Moribund
INSURRECTION is:
Douwe Talma: Drums
Marten Hutten: Guitar
Armand Venema: Guitar
Pieter Oeverling: Vocals/Bassguitar
https://www.facebook.com/Insurrectionofficial
Label: Ardua Music
Release Date: February 7th 2025
Genre: Melodic Doom/Death Metal
For fans of: Paradise Lost | My Dying Bride | Shape Of Despair | Officium Triste
He stands upon the shore of a turbulent winter sea, snow drifting about his feet upon the dull, wet sand. A chill wind blows in across the colourless waves that reflect the colourless sky above, cutting through his thin shirt and carelessly unbuttoned coat that hangs uselessly from one shoulder. It bites at his skin with teeth like needles of ice, but he has no sense of feeling within or without. His empty eyes stare at the storm-tossed waters and he wonders if there is comfort to be found there, in the deep, dark places, hidden from the sun. A peace without end…
After years lost in the silence, far from sight though never far from memory, Inborn Suffering have returned. The kings of Parisian melodic, majestic doom death have emerged from the dust and shadows with a gargantuan new album of heart rending emotion…and while some unexpected returns bring with them only tarnished dreams and faded treasure, Pale Grey Monochrome adorns the Inborn Suffering legacy in sombre gravitas and shades of dusk and gold. As the foreboding ‘Wounding’ falls desolate into the arms of ‘From Lowering Tides’ sadness imbues every lamenting note. As an unkind world bows the shoulders beneath the weight of tragedy, this song swallows you into its darkness, sharing its bitter tears and shattered dreams. ‘Pale Grey Monochrome’ follows with a richly textured guitar riff, before the incredible heft of the first drum beat drives the air from your lungs, like a moment of terrible realisation. Exquisitely paced this wonderful title track leads you on, across vast wastes to the incomparable ‘Tales From An Empty Shell’ – searingly beautiful, this is an absolute masterclass in the melancholy arts of doom. Loss, despair, fear and hope all embrace the listener as they travel on to the sublime fragility and sweeping magnificence of album closer, ‘Drawing Circles’…and there could be no better way to end this incredible work of emotive metal. Pale Grey Monochrome is more than a triumphant return, it is an album that will take you beneath its wings, leaving you breathless and stunned.
Now with the backing of Ardua Music, home to many of the greatest doom death bands around, Inborn Suffering will unveil the sorrow filled tour de force of Pale Grey Monochrome on February 7th. Mixed and mastered with the deftest of touches by Déhà of Opus Magnum Studio (Abduction, Deadspace, Wolvennest etc) and adorned in the powerful artwork of Franck Besançon (Maveth, Solemn Lament, Silent Hill: Townfall etc), Pale Grey Monochrome has been carefully curated by Inborn Suffering and the results are remarkable. In February Ardua music will also reissue Inborn Suffering's two revered early albums, Wordless Hope and Regression To Nothingness – the year ahead looks bleak indeed…
Line-up:
Laurent Chaulet - Vocals/Guitars
Emmanuel Ribeiro - Bass
Stéphane Peudupin - Guitar
Thomas Rugolino – Drums
https://www.arduamusic.com
https://www.facebook.com/inbornsufferingdoom/
Ömer
Doğramacı is a multidimensional artist and musician who brings a unique blend
of cultural and musical influences to his work. Born in the Bronx, New York, Doğramaci’s
upbringing was shaped by a diverse range of experiences and cultural
influences. From an early age, he was exposed to various traditional wisdom
teachings, which ignited a deep interest in spirituality and mysticism that
would come to influence his artistic and musical pursuits.
Throughout his life, Doğramacı has pursued various musical styles, drawing on the diverse cultural influences that have shaped him. He has studied and performed traditional Turkish and Middle Eastern music, as well as jazz, rock, and electronic music. His work is characterized by a fluidity that crosses boundaries and defies categorization, as he brings together elements of these diverse genres in his compositions and performances.
Tracklist
1. The King's Feast
2. Pray for Death
3. Fog of War
4. Deep Gaze into the Flames of Hell
5. Call to Prayer
6. Narcissistic Society
7. Inner Sanctum
8. Pain of Existence
www.youtube.com/@fragmentarysolidabyss7838
https://fragmentarysolidabyss.net/
The
Rising Force of Brazilian Thrash Metal
Since their formation in 2010, Válvera has emerged as one of Brazil's most promising metal bands. With three powerhouse albums under their belt—Cidade Em Caos (2015), Back To Hell (2017), and Cycle Of Disaster (2020)—the band has captivated audiences and critics alike. Their most recent release, Cycle Of Disaster, launched globally through Brutal Records (USA), earned high praise, ranking as the 8th best Brazilian metal album of 2020 by Roadie Crew, Brazil’s leading rock and metal magazine.
Thrash Metal Titans with a Global Reach
Known for their electrifying performances, Válvera has played over 300 shows and completed three international tours, leaving their mark across continents:
Back To Hell European Tour (2018): Performed in Germany, France, Belgium, Czech Republic, Netherlands, Slovenia, Poland, and Italy.
South American Tour with Prong (2022): Stunned audiences in Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Peru, and Colombia.
Unleashed Fury European Tour Part I (2023): Played to packed venues in Germany, Belgium, the Netherlands, Czech Republic, and Poland.
With their distinct sound—a fusion of thrash metal and innovative subgenre elements—European media has coined their style as "Neo Thrash Metal."
On the Brink of Global Domination
Válvera's music is available across all major streaming platforms, and four tracks have even made their way into popular online games like Guitar Flash and GrooVR. As they finalize their upcoming album, Unleashed Fury, at Dual Noise Studios, the band is gearing up for their Reckoning Europe Tour in April 2025, with shows spanning six countries.
Sharing the Stage with Legends
Válvera has performed alongside some of metal’s greatest acts, including Sepultura, Destruction, Prong, Angra, Krisiun, Ratos de Porão, CPM 22, Gorgoroth, Korzus, Almah, and Project 46, to name a few. Their resume also boasts appearances at major festivals like Rock Na Praça, Maniacs Metal Meeting, and Semana do Rock.
Meet the Band:
Vocals & Guitar: Glauber Barreto
Guitar: Rodrigo Torres
Bass: Gabriel Prado
Drums: Leandro Peixoto
With relentless energy and a passion for conquering stages worldwide, Válvera is ready to unleash their fury and cement their place among metal’s elite. Follow them now and join their journey to the top of the global metal scene!
https://linktr.ee/brutalrecords.official
www.youtube.com/valveraoficial
www.facebook.com/bandavalvera
In
early 2023, a spark ignited the flames of DREADMASK, a melodic
death metal band based in Eindhoven, with members originating from Greece,
Hungary, and The Netherlands. Fuelled by their shared passion for meaningful
heavy music, Dreadmask wasted no time in making their mark on the scene. After
each member had taken a break from previous bands, John Kourentas, Elger van
Delft, and Antonis Mougiakakos initiated the band's first incarnation. The
group was settled when Zoltán Herczog came aboard in the summer of 2023.
Dreadmask, derived from the fusion of 'dread' and 'mask,' embodies the essence
of fear and concealment.
AEON OF AWARENESS – “THE EMBRACING LIGHT OF RAROHENGA”
MORTIFEROTH – „...TO THE ABYSS“ (TAPE/EP)
DISTRESSED TO MARROW – “THE LAST GIVEAWAY”(MCD / EP )
Hier kann “Hammergeddon 666” – Die Katakomben betritt man nicht allein“ in verschiedenen Formaten (CD, Vinyl, Tape, Digital) bestellt werden: https://supremechaos.com/artists/nocte-obducta/
Auf der ersten Seite der EP führen uns NOCTE OBDUCTA
zurück zu ihren musikalischen Wurzeln, inspiriert von dem wegweisenden Album
„Schwarzmetall (Ein primitives Zwischenspiel)“. Die neuen Titel „Hammergeddon“,
„Schorm“, „Blut, Bier, Dunkelheit“ und „Faustphisto“ reflektieren die rohe
Intensität und die ungezähmte Kraft, die die Band seit ihren Anfängen
auszeichnet. Diese Tracks verkörpern die Essenz des frühen NOCTE OBDUCTA-Sounds,
der über die Jahre hinweg gewachsen ist und durch die kreative
Weiterentwicklung der Band eine neue Dimension erreicht hat.
Auf der zweiten Seite der EP erwartet die Hörer*innen mit „Auf wortlosen Fluren“ ein eindrucksvolles Meisterwerk, das als dritter Teil der Serie „Gemälde derer, die schieden“ eine ganz eigene Erzählung fortführt. Diese überlange Komposition ist weit mehr als nur ein musikalisches Stück; sie ist eine epische Klangreise, die die Zuhörer*innen tief in eine Welt aus atmosphärischer Dichte und eindringlicher Emotionalität eintauchen lässt. Mit einer bemerkenswerten Vielschichtigkeit entfaltet sich eine Klanglandschaft, die musikalisch über die Grenzen des Black Metal hinausgeht und lyrisch mit seinem auf Deutsch verfasstem Text einmalig ist.
„Hammergeddon 666“ ist ein weiteres Zeugnis für die Fähigkeit von NOCTE OBDUCTA, sowohl die Vergangenheit zu ehren als auch die Zukunft des Black Metal mitzugestalten. Diese EP ist ein Muss für jeden, der die tiefgründige Klangkunst von NOCTE OBDUCTA schätzt.
„Hammergeddon 666“ erschien am 6. Dezember 2024 über Supreme Chaos Records.
Tracklist:
A1. Hammergeddon
A2. Schorm
A3. Blut, Bier, Dunkelheit
A4. Faustphisto
B1. Auf wortlosen Fluren (Gemälde derer, die schieden – Teil III)
Spielzeit 19:17
Good To Know:
Für Vinyl konzeptionierte EP mit Bonus-B-Seite.
Gemastert in der Tonbraurei, Aufnahme in den altbekannten Ultraton Studios.
Vorbote des 15ten Albums der Mainzer.
Musiker:
Marcel GITARREN, GESANG, KEYBOARDS, BASS
Torsten GESANG
Stefan GITARREN, GESANG
Malte SCHLAGZEUG
Heidig BASS
Diskographie:
1999 Lethe (Gottverreckte Finsternis)
2000 Taverne (In Schatten schäbiger Spelunken)
2001 Schwarzmetall (Ein primitives Zwischenspiel)
2002 Galgendämmerung (Von Nebel, Blut und Totgeburten)
2003 Stille (Das nagende Schweigen)
2004 Nektar Teil I (Zwölf Monde, eine Hand voll Träume)
2005 Nektar Teil II (Seen, Flüsse, Tagebücher)
2008 Sequenzen einer Wanderung
2011 Verderbnis (Der Schnitter kratzt an jeder Tür)
2013 Umbriel (Das Schweigen zwischen den Sternen)
2016 Mogontiacum (Nachdem die Nacht herabgesunken)
2017 Totholz (Ein Raunen aus dem Klammwald)
2020 Irrlicht (Es schlägt dem Mond ein kaltes Herz)
2023 Karwoche (Die Sonne der Toten pulsiert)
2024 Hammergeddon 666 (Die Katakomben betritt man nicht allein)
https://linktr.ee/nocteobducta
EMP und Rock Hard präsentieren:
Samstag, 14. Juni 2025 – Oberhausen, Deutschland – Turbinenhalle *
Montag, 16. Juni 2025 – London, Großbritannien – Shepherds Bush Empire
Mittwoch, 18. Juni 2025 – Zürich, Schweiz – Komplex 457 *
Donnerstag, 19. Juni 2025 – München, Deutschland – Tonhalle *
Dienstag, 24. Juni 2025 – Mailand, Italien – Alcatraz
Sänger Zak Stevens erklärt:
"Wie ihr euch vorstellen könnt, gibt es bei diesen Shows so viele besondere Dinge, die mir durch den Kopf jagen. Wir können zum ersten Mal in über 20 Jahren eine Reihe an Headliner-Shows spielen, die uns direkt zurück zu all den unglaublichen Fans bringen, die uns über die letzten drei Dekaden so viele unvergessliche Erinnerungen geschenkt haben. Das hier ist unsere Chance, denen, die uns all die Jahre unterstützt haben, etwas zurückzugeben!"
Im Rahmen dieser lang erwarteten Rückkehr auf die Bühnen nach gut einem Jahrzehnt, wird das ikonische Line-up, bestehend aus John Lee Middleton, Zak Stevens, Chris Caffery, Jeff Plate und Al Pitrelli, auch auf folgenden Festivals auftreten:
Freitag, 13. Juni 2025 – Leeuwarden, Niederlande – Into The Grave Festival
Sonntag, 22. Juni 2025 – Dessel, Belgien – Graspop Metal Meeting
Donnerstag, 26. Juni, 2025 – Barcelona, Spanien – Rockfest
Samstag, 28. Juni 2025 – Thessaloniki, Griechenland – Rockwave Festival
"All diese großartigen Festival-Shows werden unglaublich gut kommen. Es ist schwer, sich das Maß an Spannung rund um diese Shows auch nur vorzustellen," führt Zak fort.
Savatage-Gründer Jon Oliva drückt seine Enttäuschung darüber aus, diesmal nicht dabei sein zu können, freut sich aber gleichzeitig auch sehr für seine Bandkollegen: "Ich bin sehr aufgeregt, dass die Jungs ein paar Shows spielen. Leider werde ich aus gesundheitlichen Gründen nicht in der Lage sein, die Jungs bei dieser Reihe von Shows zu begleiten, aber das ist hoffentlich nur vorübergehend. Ich werde im Studio weiter an neuer Musik für die Zukunft der Band arbeiten. Diese Shows werden großartig werden und ich werde mit ihnen daran arbeiten, sie für euch vorzubereiten. Ich weiß, dass ihr es lieben werdet!!! Ich und die Jungs sind sehr aufgeregt und bereit, es krachen zu lassen! Ich danke euch allen für die Unterstützung in all den Jahren und wir können es kaum erwarten, mit euch zu rocken!"
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New
album “NOCTAMBULIST II: DE DROOM” to be released 7 February 2025
via These Hands Melt.
Dutch blackgaze band Noctambulist have unveiled a music video to the second single off their upcoming album “Noctambulist II: De Droom”.
The video to the track “Lichteter” here was premiered via No Clean Singing today, and can be watched here: https://www.nocleansinging.com/2024/12/06/an-ncs-video-premiere-noctambulist-lichteter/
"Lyrically the song explores the desire for a stable albeit mediocre future only to discover the present has fallen apart in the meantime", said the band. "It is emblematic of the themes found on much of the songs throughout the album. It falls in a comfortable transition between the harsher tones found on Elegieën and the experimental nature of De Droom."
The new album “Noctambulist II: De Droom” will be released on 7 February 2025 in CD, vinyl and digital formats via These Hands Melt. Recorded in Tilburg between February and April 2023 at Catacomben Studios, De Droom sees Noctambulist diving deeper into post-punk and shoegaze influences while retaining the fierceness of their debut record Elegiëen.
“Lichteter” and previous single “Aderlater” are available to stream via all digital platforms.
“Noctambulist II: De Droom” can be pre-ordered via These Hands Melt: https://lnk.to/noctambulist
De Droom sees Noctambulist diving deeper into post-punk and shoegaze influences while retaining the fierceness of their debut record Elegiëen. What sets De Droom apart from the first record is that the writing was done with the entire band on board whereas full song ideas used to be presented by a few members. The songs this time around are just that, songs.
While De Droom is not a concept album most songs reflect on the beauty of a mediocre co-habitual existence while also struggling with the seemingly impossible dream of home ownership. The album cover features a bedroom of a derelict villa, reflecting the themes of hope, failure and heartbreak present on the album.
Noctambulist are an atmospheric post-black metal outfit from Tilburg, the Netherlands. Formed in 2015 between housemates J.D. Kaye, Sam C.A. and Mitchell Scheerder, they set out to create a hard-hitting, melancholic style of black metal that draws inspiration from other genres such as post-rock, shoegaze, new wave and post-punk.
Noctambulist stand for contrasts. Serotonin summits and strung-out canyons. The empty and the grandiose. The beautiful and the appalling.
After defining their sound and completing the lineup with guitarists Tristan Tabbers and Stef Heesakkers they released their full-length debut “Noctambulist I: Elegieën” via Northern Silence Productions. Their second album “Noctambulist II: De Droom” will be released through These Hands Melt in February 2025.
Noctambulist are
J.D. Kaye – Vocals & Guitar
Stef Heesakkers – Guitar
Tristan Tabbers – Guitar
Sam C.A. – Bass
Mitchell Scheerder - Drums
https://thesehandsmelt.shop/
https://www.facebook.com/these.hands.melt
https://www.facebook.com/Noctambulistband
Detroit (MI) - Melodic/Power Thrashers, AMONG THESE ASHES, have released new album, EMBERS OF ELYSIUM, on Alone Records! The album clocks in at over an hour of music and features 12 new tracks, plus a bonus song.
Stream/purchase at the following links:
https://amongtheseashes.bandcamp.com/album/embers-of-elysium
https://alone.gr/shop/product/among-these-ashes-embers-of-elysium-cd/
In discussing the new level reached on Embers of Elysium, guitarist Richard Clark states that it "is quite the leap for us in every aspect from Dominion Enthroned. Where Dominion was a full concept album, the first eight tracks on Embers of Elysium are standalone, and the last four tracks are part of a fictional sci-fi/horror concept called Chronicles of the Obsidian Reign. I can say with confident humility that every song on this album was crafted and delivered without compromise. The wide range of all of our influences is on display on this album. I think we executed it tastefully and with precision, and I hope it resonates powerfully with listeners."
Track
Listing:
1. Embers of Elysium
2. Serpents Among Rats
3. Faceless War Machines
4. Of One Blood
5. Stronger Than Death
6. Storm Within
7. The Undertow
8. The Enemy In I
9. Through Ethereal Voids
10. The Hybrid Bloodline
11. A Presence Unknown
12. The Obsidian Reign
*13. The Undertow (feat. Brooke Rousseau)
*Bonus track, featuring vocalist Brooke Rousseau (Lady Luna and the Devil).
Credits:
Recorded by Among These Ashes.
Mixed and mastered by Matt Roach.
Cover Art by Jayson Cessna
Line-Up:
Richard Clark: lead/rhythm guitar, backing vocals, production, and songwriter
Jean-Pierre Abboud (JP): Lead and harmony vocals. JP is also the vocalist for traditional metal band, Traveler
Dylan Hamann: Rhythm guitar.
Kane Bochatyn: Bass
Kyle Wagner: Drums
Bio:
Among These Ashes is a melodic power/thrash metal band hailing from Detroit, Michigan (USA). The band's central focus is the creation of stellar, highly-memorable metal songs. The group's sound is crushingly heavy and punctuated by cerebral arrangements, thought-provoking lyrics, and dynamic shifts in tempo and aggression. Among These Ashes' debut musical offering, Dominion Enthroned, is a conceptual tour de force, inspired by modern societal parallels and struggles. Originally released independently, the record was later re-released under a single-album contract with Alone Records on vinyl and CD formats.
In April 2023, the band released an original single, entitled "The Enemy in I," which lyrically chronicles the woes of self-destruction. The band recorded a cover of "Sirens" by Savatage as an accompaniment to this release. In March 2024, Among These Ashes independently released a cover of W.A.S.P. track, "Restless Gypsy."
The band features Jean-Pierre Abboud (Traveler) on lead and harmony vocals, Dylan Hamann (Variform) and Richard Clark on lead and rhythm guitars, Kane Bochatyn on bass, and Kyle Wagner (Nethergate) on drums. Together, this line-up is committed to its vision of consistently delivering uncompromisingly heavy music to the metal hordes.
https://www.facebook.com/AmongTheseAshesMetal
This Friday, December 6, 2024, blackened death metal masters THULCANDRA will release their first-ever live album, "Live Demise", that celebrates the first chapter and early days of the band!
"Live Demise" was recorded live in 2011 at a hometown show in Munich, Germany, and features true gems that the band hasn't performed in more than a decade, all with the original line-up consisting of Sebastian Ludwig, Tobias Ludwig, Matthias Landes (Dark Fortress, Noneuclid) and Steffen Kummerer (Obscura, Death, Cynic).
A video clip for the previously-released live version of "Fallen Angel's Dominion", today, THULCANDRA are premiering "Night Eternal (Live)"!
Band mastermind, Steffen Kummerer, comments:
"With "Night Eternal" we present you the opening track of our debut album "Fallen Angel’s Dominion" (2010), taken off our first ever live release "Live Demise". Tracked at a home town show in Munich, Germany a decade ago, we celebrate the early days of the band in a raw and energetic setting, showcasing each member on fire. See you all on our upcoming European run with Sacramentum at a venue near you!"
The video clip for "Night Eternal (Live)" is now streaming https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9LhtC2L3RmM
THULCANDRA’s rise to power ignited when the four-piece unleashed their debut album, "Fallen Angel’s Dominion", upon metaldom in 2010. Followed by their 2011 masterpiece, "Under a Frozen Sun", "Live Demise" contains brutal-as-hell classics from both records, like "Black Flags Of Hate", "In Blood And Fire" and "The Spirit Of The Night", aptly capturing the spirit and high-voltage energy of both the crowd and band. Ragers such as "Night Eternal" and "Fallen Angel's Dominion" perfectly showcase the band's raw and intense performances in their early days, and prove how THULCANDRA has quickly stepped up as one of the leading bands of their genre!
Due to the pandemic, which was subsequently followed by their latest, much-acclaimed studio album "Hail The Abyss" (released in May 2023 via Napalm Records ( https://napalmrecords.com/thulcandra ), "Live Demise" could not be released alongside THULCANDRA's 20th anniversary as originally planned. Now, with mixing and mastering by Dan Swanö (Katatonia, Edge Of Sanity, Dissection) and cover artwork designed by Herbert Lochner, this very special release will become available in only strictly limited editions exclusively via Napalm Records and at THULCANDRA's upcoming live shows - including their European co-headlining run with legendary Swedish black and death metal band Sacramentum with support from Nephylim. The tour begins January 2025; find all upcoming dates listed below!
Pre-Order "Live Demise" https://lnk.to/Thulcandra-LiveDemise
"Live
Demise" track listing:
01. In The Realm Of Thousand Deaths
02. Night Eternal
03. Fallen Angel's Dominion
04. Black Flags Of Hate
05. In Blood And Fire
06. Aeon Of Darkness
07. The Spirit Of The Night
08. In Silence We Eternally Slee
"Live Demise" will be available on December 6, 2024 .
https://www.thetruethulcandra.com/
Formed in 2020, CENTURY have hastened their ascent of the true-metal underground on the strength of 2023’s The Conquest of Time debut album. While both members of the duo are veterans of the metal underground, with CENTURY do they uphold the noble, heroic sound of early Swedish heavy metal – namely, the cult icons of Heavy Load, Overdrive, Gotham City, and Axewitch. Now, with their second album, they’re set to eclipse that mini-classic.
Titled Sign of the Storm, CENTURY’s sophomore full-length builds on all the strengths of the debut and sends everything further back in time. Amazingly, Sign of the Storm sounds time-stamped strictly at 1982. From songwriting – brisk in its energy but never belabored, almost casual in its overt heroism, with riffs on the right side of hot-rockin’ and not without a twinge of melancholy – on to the production – clean and spacious but not lacking grit, “big” but in an authentically underground way, conveying both castle high and dungeon low – CENTURY here offer swords & sorcery heavy metal like few others in the modern era. To say Sign of the Storm sounds truly OLD is not a disservice to either that production nor especially the songwriting (or even guitarist’s Staffan Tengnér’s impassioned, olde-worlde vocals); it simply underlines the fact that the duo are absolute masters of their eldritch domestic idiom, and that this latest album deserves to be spoken in the same discussion as those aforementioned legends. “No Time for Tomorrow” – the medieval metal past is alive with CENTURY!
Line-up:
Leo Ekström Sollenmo Drums, Bass
Staffan Tengnér Guitars, Vocals, Bass
From Stockholm, Sweden
Release date:
24th January 2025
Release info:
LP edition, various colors (Electric Assault)
CD edition with sticker, obi (Dying Victims)
Tracklist
1 Sacrifice
2 Children Of The Past
3 Necromancer
4 The Chains Of Hell
5 Fallen Hero
6 Sign Of The Storm
7 Fly Away
8 No Time For Tomorrow
9 Possessed By The Night
10 Sorceress
Pre-order:
https://electricassaultrecords.bigcartel.com/
https://electricassaultrecords.bandcamp.com/album/sign-of-the-storm
www.dyingvictims.com
https://dyingvictimsproductions.bandcamp.com/
Hi
everybody,Petr from PARAT PRODUCTIONS, Czech Republic,
here. This year's eighth studio album by Slovak death/doom legends THALARION, titled "CRYOPRESERVATION",
was released on CD by Pařát Productions on August 12th, and on
December 16th, the LP and MC versions will also be available. From my point of
view, it's an amazing record that I want to own as a collector on three types
of physical media. I will be happy if this activity, let's say a Christmas
present, will also make other fans of the band happy.
Release Date: 16.12. 2024
Limited Only:
LP black / 250 copies, MC / 100 copies
You can listen full album on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LzfD3ZIwe98&t=726s
You can order in the Paratshop LP https://paratshop.cz/produkt/thalarion-cryopreservation-3/
Swiss extreme metal trailblazers TYRMFAR return with their searing new single, "HAUNTED BY THE TRUTH," the third offering from their highly anticipated EP, SYMBIOSIS, set for release on March 28, 2025.
"Haunted by the Truth" dives into the emotional struggle of confronting past mistakes and buried secrets. The song explores the weight of guilt, regret, and the haunting presence of unspoken truths. With a powerful blend of vulnerability and reflection, it tells the story of a person wrestling with their inner demons, searching for redemption, and striving to find peace amidst the shadows of their past.
“Haunted
by the Truth” is available now on all major digital platforms: https://orcd.co/hauntedbythetruth
mountains, Tyrmfar quickly made their mark in the extreme metal scene since their 2013 debut. Their EP In The Depths Of A Dark Spirit (2015) and the acclaimed Human Abomination (2017) led to major European festival appearances, including Metal Days, where they earned praise from Daily Rock as “artists who can shake the most seasoned headliners.” With their second album, Renewal Through Purification, and their 2022 release Dialectic of Ego and the Unconscious, Tyrmfar solidified their sound, embarking on a European tour with Gorgoroth.
The upcoming Symbiosis EP pushes the band’s compositional boundaries further, blending their blackened death metal roots with modern influences. Against the backdrop of an uncertain ecological and social climate, the EP reflects a deep exploration of humanity's relationship with nature. Each band member’s distinct style contributes to the collaborative process, bringing raw emotion and intensity to both the music and their live performances.
Tyrmfar:
Kévin Sanchez - Guitars
Florian Métrailler- Guitars
Quentin Brunner - Drums - Backing vocals
Robin Délèze - Voice
Yannick Dulon - Bass
https://www.facebook.com/tyrmfar
Check it out on The Circle Pit YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DbXjCs4rgzo
FFO: Sylosis, The Absence, Light This City, Gates of Ishtar, and Skeletonwitch.
Druparia will release long-awaited debut full-length album, The River Above, on December 27!
The River Above is chock full of riff-heavy melodic death metal, similar to Character- era Dark Tranquillity and Mors Principium Est, with the atmosphere and emotion of Insomnium and Darkest Hour.
The album's first single, the title track, is streaming on Bandcamp at: https://druparia.bandcamp.com/track/the-river-above
The word "Druparia" is a pseudo-synonym for the blackthorn plant that plays a part in some circles of occultism and witchcraft, and fits into the band's visual and lyrical themes of nature and mysticism. Other lyrical themes include sadness, regret, mythology, and perseverance through hardship.
Pre-order: https://druparia.bandcamp.com/album/the-river-above
Track
Listing:
1. Voiceless Regret
2. Under the Shade of Sand
3. Bereavement
4. Kintsugi
5. In Repose, Descend
6. Sever the Roots
7. The River Above
8. Of Firmament... And the Renewal
9. Bled For Comfort
10. When Cranes Return
11. The Violet Hour [The Civil Wars]*
Credits:
All Lyrics by David Moran except "Kintsugi" by Tyler Clark.
Produced, engineered, mixed, and mastered by Dan Paddy at Blackroom Studios, Copley Ohio.
Cello and Strings by Christopher “Kakophonix” Brown.
Keyboard programming and backing vocals by Dan Paddy.
Cover Art by Mark Erskine
Druparia Logo by Alex Zarko.
Photos by Lance Littlefield
Layout and Design by Alex Yarborough (@dr_metal_design)
Copyright 2024 Druparia Music. “Voiceless Regret” is dedicated to DJ Sprague.
*All songs written by Druparia, Brendan King, Dan Paddy, and Jeff Spencer, except for “The Violet Hour,” owned by The Civil Wars and Sensibility Music
Line-Up:
Tyler Clark: Guitars
Josh Gatka: Guitars
David Moran: Vocals
Kyle Lash-Taylor: Bass and Vocals
Noah Van Dyke: Drums and Percussion
Bio:
Druparia formed with members of past bands in the Cleveland area coming together to make new music. Ideas for The River Above have been brewing since about 2011, maybe even earlier and thanks to some gracious friends outside of the band who have contributed and allowed the ideas to live on, the songs have finally come to fruition. Tyler Clark (ex-Inoculation, Mythrias, Once Flesh) came together with old Apothean bandmate Kyle Taylor (ex-Monastery) who had found young drummer Noah Van Dyke (Sea Biscuit) in November 2018. Once Flesh vocalist David Moran had agreed to do vocals if ever a project was started and Druparia had begun. After a few rehearsals, Josh Gatka (ex-Mythrias, Eternal Legacy) was recruited as guitarist the following summer and a full lineup was formed and the band released their first demo entitled Alfhem in the spring of 2020.
Influences include but are not limited to Dark Tranquillity, Darkest Hour, Sylosis, Sacramentum, Insomnium,
Fallujah, Mors Principium Est, Inferi, Children of Bodom, and whatever weirdness Noah happened to be listening to at the time.
https://www.facebook.com/druparia
The song is "SORROW'S SHROUD" and unveil another aspect of the incredible and amazing new release out on January 3rd for My Kingdom Music.
The official video is available at https://youtu.be/oHv1V2NUFxc
Once again Gerassimos Evangelou, only mind behind this project experiencing the atmospheric and avantgardish side of Black Metal during the last 20 years and more, presents with "Anhedonia" an album where the cinematic essence of ULVER is side by side with the Avantgardism of IHSAHN, where the strength of WOLVES IN THE THRONE ROOM contrasts with the mediterranean touch of MOONSPELL and the dramatic elements of EMPYRIUM.
So as always expect the unexpected... this was, is, and will always be the main path of LORD AGHEROS.
Pre-Order at https://shorturl.at/UvM5u
Cover (realized by Federico De Luca)
Tracklist:
1. Lament Of The Lost
2. Harmony Of Despair
3. Eclipse Of Hope –
4. Lost Dreams Ritual
5. Sorrow's Shroud
6. Soul's Descent Into The Void
7. Tears In The Silence
8. Ancient Echoes
https://linktr.ee/mykingdommusic
http://www.facebook.com/lordagheros
Label: Independent Release
Release Date: February 25th 2025
Genre: Black Metal
For fans of: Nifelheim | Immortal | Dark Funeral | Behexen
Dry dust and drier bones, sealed behind stone and cross and whispered prayer. Centuries of thirst, of desperate, torturous thirst, wracked by endless dreams of a crimson tide, crashing in waves through the invisible chains that bind, infusing this brittle, skeletal form with rapacious life and clothing it once more in flesh and skin. My thoughts roam the night beyond these walls, calling to them, drawing them to me. My patience is eternal and I know that they will come. They will find me, free me, bow to me and we shall ride upon black winds of vengeance…and drink until the world itself shall die.
A tolling bell, a howling wind and chants of dire imprecation announce the return of Christ Dismembered, Australia’s chief advocates of apostasy and servants of the beast! The fabled followers of darkness have finally unleashed their second full length album of blood hungry black metal – Ov Vampiricy! As the opening invocation fades a jagged, circling riff spirals downwards before exploding into the furious blast beat inferno of ‘Fool’s Gambit’. Black metal as old as the grave, built upon a bleeding throat rasp, rampant drumming and guitars that dance like spiders across crumbling tombs, roars forth – from the taut, nerve stretching riffs of ‘Mother Of Demons’ to the devilish refrains of ‘The Numbers Oppose’. The haunting tones of ‘The Banishment’ are placed perfectly at the album’s heart, drawing you deeper into the darkness, where ‘A Ritual Most Foul’ waits to drive cold spikes of guitar into your skull with iron hammer drums. Each element of Christ Dismembered plays its part perfectly, building an edifice of unapologetic black metal, unswerving in its focus and intensity. ‘Child Devouring Servants Of Satan’ is a magnificent, blood drenched rampage through the temples of innocence and purity, it’s murderous malice matched only by its sorcerous songcraft; but even that must bend the knee to ‘Riddled With Sin’, a triumphant climax of evil, epic in scope and daunting in its fury, that brings Ov Vampiricy full circle and closes the door to the mausoleum once more.
Over the years of their crusade against the light Christ Dismembered have performed alongside the likes of Taake, Immolation, Krisiun, Angelcorpse, Belphegor, Dark Funeral and many more, sharing stages with the very best that the extreme music world has to offer. Now they are ready to ride out into the world once more, bringing with them the heretical gospel that is Ov Vampiricy. On February 25th the children of the night will be unbound and their infernal music will echo through the darkness once more. Open your ears to their cries, open your arms to their embrace – or grip your crucifix in shaking hands and weep.
Line-up:
Arch Worm – Vocals/Guitars
Doomsayer – Lead Guitar
Winter Demon – Rhythm Guitar
Plague – Drums
Skorpa – Bass
https://www.mshmusicgroup.co.uk/
https://www.facebook.com/ChristDismembered
Underground Kvlt Records Announces the Release of SEPTUAGINT’S Debut Album, ACOSMIC CONFLAGRATION
Underground Kvlt Records, a sub-label of Odium Records, is thrilled to announce the release of Acosmic Conflagration, the highly anticipated debut album by Greek black metal band Septuagint. Released on 20 September 2024, the album promises to leave an indelible mark on the black metal scene with its unique blend of ferocity and atmosphere.
Septuagint has created an album that pushes boundaries, both musically and spiritually. Their sound captures the raw essence of black metal while exploring profound and mystical themes.
Mixed and mastered by Devo "Magnus" Anderson at the renowned Endarker Studio, the album delivers a sonic experience that combines raw aggression with intricate, immersive compositions.
Septuagint first emerged in 2014 with their EP Negative Void Trinity. They have since continued to evolve with critically acclaimed splits, including Sphinx: The Great Enigma of Times (with Akrotheism) and Vortex (with Ophidian Coil) in 2019. Acosmic Conflagration marks a new chapter for the band as they expand their vision and carve their path in the black metal genre.
Tracklist:
Spirituus Luna Nox
Cauterising Sulphur
Restoration of Apophis
Cainite Bloodtrails
Into the Furnace of Moloch
Septuagint is poised to captivate listeners with its atmospheric and spiritually charged black metal, making Acosmic Conflagration a must-hear release of the year.
Listen to the album on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CrGorySO0Xk
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6 XMAS SINGLES FROM ROTTWEILER RECORDS
Christmas
time is here again – the time of good will to all men, peace on Earth and of
course, gut-wrenchingly heavy extreme metal! Over the course of the festive
period Rottweiler Records will be unleashing six celebratory singles from six
of the heaviest, most diverse bands around – including three brand new
additions to the Rottweiler roster. So, here are the brutal and beautiful
delights you have in store this Christmas…
On November 29th MANGLED CARPENTER delivered an absolutely crushing take on traditional carol ‘I Saw Three Ships’ – the song transformed into a pummelling display of huge riffs and deadly drumming. This dual release in conjunction with Broken Curfew Records is simply devastating!
Line-up:
Seth Metoyer - Guitars/Vocals
Kristeffor Olson - Bass
MAC HINE - Drums
Another dual release with Broken Curfew Records is due to land on December 6th, as extreme death/grind outfit PULPIT VOMIT obliterate ‘Jingle, Jingle, Jingle’ with reckless abandon. It’s dangerous, damaging and a whole lot of fun!
Line-up:
Seth Metoyer - Guitars/Vocals
Tim Olson - Drums
Kristeffor Olson - Bass
In December 13th Rottweiler introduce us to the first of their new signings – EXONERATION! This international force blend deathcore, metalcore and modern metal into an explosive cocktail that you’ll be able to experience in full when their debut album lands in 2025. Before that there’s their superb Christmas double hit of ‘God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen/Mary Did You Know’ to whet the appetite.
Line-up:
Cory Stiles - Guitars/Bass/Programming
Arnaud Zip - Vocals
Vincent Hagen - Drums (not on this single)
The ‘merry gentlemen’ aren’t getting much rest this Christmas as on December 20th another new Rottweiler signing, THE FINAL WITNESS, present their interpretation of the carol which dates back to the 1650s. ‘God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen (Freedom From Satan) is an enthralling piece of progressive death metal - ambitious and adventurous in its approach.
Line-up:
Josh Henderson - Music and Vocals
Jason Wisdom - Producer/Engineer
On Christmas Eve we have the third new signing to Rottweiler Records as IGNITE THE GODS serve up their sumptuous take on ‘Mary Did You Know’ – epic, aggressive, symphonic and downright magnificent.
Line-up:
Dano Medina - Guitars
Eduardo Belmont - Vocals
Diego Orozco - Drums
Finally, on Christmas Day itself, long standing Mid West metal band I AM THE PENDRAGON present an emotive, progressive, heavy and melodic treat, with ‘Holy Mystery – Revised Edition’.
Line-up:
I Am The Pendragon
Jerrod Cunningham – Vocals/Guitar
Kevin "Moose" Busch – Bass
Darryl Cunningham – Guitars
*Drums by David Martin*
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REAL
Death Metal + REAL Deathmatch Wrestling ... a match made in HELL!
Horror Pain Gore Death Productions unleash the first ever underground metal and underground wrestling compilation: SVN - King Of The Deatmatches 2024! SVN (Severe Violent Nature) is the hottest new independent promotion in the world of Deathmatch Wrestling, and on December 14th 2024 twelve ruthless competitors will battle to become this year's King Of The Deathmatches:
Shlak
Otis Cogar
Masada
Aero Boy
Journey Fatu
Judge Joe Dred
Ninja Mack
Hoodfoot
Jake Crist
Big F’n Joe
Bestia 666
Orin Veidt
To celebrate with this epic Deathmatch tournament, HPGD unleashes this COMPILATION featuring 70+ minutes of vicious underground metal from 23 different artists on the roster:
Pre-save this release on Spotify at https://ffm.to/svn
Tracklisting:
1. THE CRIPPLER - I'm Just Gonna Let Myself In
2. LYCANTHROPHY - Wasteland
3. HUMAN INFECTION - Embrace Perfection
4. SULLY - DeadPan
5. COFFINS - Hellbringer
6. IMMORTAL FORCE - Mass Murder Meat Market
7. BLOOD FREAK - Convulsions
8. GHOULHOUSE - Cellar Feeder
9. CHAINED TO THE DEAD - He's Just Meat Now
10. FACHE - Sans Pitie
11. CULLED - Coercion
12. UNDERGANG - Dødskunst
13. HORRIBLE EARTH - Prayers Ring Hollow
14. BRED FOR SLAUGHTER - Rape Kill Conquer
15. GORE MACHINE - Lunker
16. CORPSEVORE - Science Without Conscience
17. DEGRAVE - Overlord
18. LORD GORE - Morgue Whore
19. SADISTIC FORCE - Speeding Black Leather Hell
20. FUPA GODDESS - Dr. Pill Wildnout
21. CRUSHUMAN - A Schizophrenics Nightmare
22. MUDSHOW - Burning Idol
23. SAVIORSKIN - Sycophant
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US sludge/doom band Pillar of Light are on the verge of putting out their ambitious debut full length which promises to be a standout album in the style. The alternating combination of deafeningly heavy music with deeply emotive melodies is terrific and then you have the tormented vocals from Aaron Whitfield which are simply outstanding. Everything Is Noise premiered one of their songs in their eloquently written feature https://everythingisnoise.net/premieres/pillar-of-light-make-you-feel-the-weight-of-leaving-everything-behind/
Excerpt - "The prevailing riff and melody throughout the song is downtrodden, yet strong, capturing the band’s almost contradictory sonic embodiment of light and dark"
PILLAR OF LIGHT - “CALDERA”
For
fans of
- Amenra, God’s Tower, Cult of Luna, Neurosis
Pillar of Light's music is weighty and drenched in melancholy and amid all the pain and sorrow, they have found a way to project light and hope when all seems lost. It is the case with almost every single song on this profound album, where the songs toil and churn and build up for a divine epiphany of sorts to take place, culminating in a blinding, freeing, all-cleansing white-light catharsis. Without this ponderous struggle, the backbreaking sludge/doom drudgery, any of the uplifting parts would lose meaning. As in life, both darkness and light have their place and one wouldn't be the same without the other. The raw emotions in the music and the underlying plaintive melodies are all too palpable, and the feeling is heightened in large part due to the burning intensity and desperation in the vocals. Pillar of Light have created an album that is poignant and more importantly relatable; it is soul-crushingly heavy, pinning down the mortal with the endless weight of struggle and torment and at the same time, invariably, ensuring that there's enough humanity in it for one to see things through.
Line up
Aaron Whitfield - Vocals, Lyrics, Synths
Alex Kennedy - Guitars, Synths
Scott Christie - Guitars
James Obenour - Bass
Eric Scobie - Drums
Artwork by Mariusz Lewandowski
Track listing
1. Wolf To Man
2. Leaving
3. Spared
4. Eden
5. Infernal Gaze
6. Unseeing
7. Certain End
Release date - December 6th, 2024
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Kunal Choksi Label owner Transcending Obscurity Mumbai, India
Listen to the single on music services (Spotify, Apple Music, Tidal,
Deezer etc): https://push.fm/fl/stuka-deathcomesnuclear
ELECTRONIC BODY METAL will be released in early 2025 by Inverse Records, and will be supported by three singles: "Sunset of the Corrupted" (31 October 2024), "Death Comes Nuclear" (4 December 2024), and "ELECTRONIC BODY METAL" (9 January 2025). The songs on the album vary from Dungeon Synth to Industrial Heavy Metal.
All music is written by Blackworm and lyrics are by 01101001 01111010 01100001, except the lyrics of Sunset of the Corrupted which are from Hildegard Von Bingen, and the lyrics of Eternal Faith, which are by Luna Wolf and Blackworm. Songs were recorded at Space Hulk Studios and Sound of Terror Studios and were mixed and mastered by Blackworm at Sound of Terror Studios.
STUKA is:
Blackworm: Instrumentation and programming
01101001 01111010 01100001: Vocals
Herra V: Vocals
Yannis Tsatsiki: Vocals
Luna Wolf: Vocals
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PESTILENT SCARS is a five-piece melodic death metal band from Oulu. All the members are between 18 and 19 years old. The band's central themes focus on melodic songwriting, pure emotion, tight gigs and overall the old school way of getting around.
The band is about to release their debut album MEADOWS OF MISFORTUNE on January 17th 2025 via Inverse Records.
The third single 'Golden Maiden' is out today and it displays the band's multi-genre background, being the song with the most writing contributions from all members.
Watch Golden Maiden music video: https://youtu.be/_Up67XRlgsk
"Mostly my writing comes straight from the heart. When I write music it has to come naturally. Melodies are very important to me and that's why we have lot of melodic riffs in our songs. It tells you a story, it's not basic death metal. I feel like I can show much more about myself with melodies. It's something that I do. I don't think a lot about which bands have inspired me, but i have to say that gothenburg's melodic death metal scene from 90's has inspired me a lot. But our music still has that Finnish melancholy. Both Finnish and Swedish melodic death metal is very important to me."
Guitarist/Songwriter, Elias Vierimaa
Listen to Golden Maiden on streaming services: https://push.fm/fl/pestilent-scars-maiden
Biography:
Pestilent Scars was born in the winter of 2022/2023. The band has had the same line-up for almost its entire existence. Pestilent Scars released their first single "Deceitful Phoenix" in the summer of 2023. The single was a relative success. Deceitful Phoenix" was followed by "All On My Own" in the autumn of the same year.
The band played several live shows in 2023 and 2024, which were energetic and showcased the band's overall idea. At their last gig the band performed their forthcoming album "Meadows Of Misfortune". The album will be released in early 2025.
Strictly limited CD is now available on https://inverse-records.myshopify.com/products/pestilent-scars-meadows-of-misfortune-cd-pre-order
Track
list:
01. Into The Meadows
02. Internal Torment
03. Golden Maiden
04. Deceitful Phoenix
05. Unreality
06. A Reaching Hand
07. Democide
08. All On My Own
09. In Search Of Reason
10. False MessiahAlbum cover by Topi Ilmola
Line-up:
Pasi Matinolli - Vocals
Elias Vierimaa - Guitars
Artturi Kauppi - Drums
Sampo Jylhä - Bass
Topi Ilmola - Guitars
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Elisa Montaldo and Samael Von Martin are the protagonists of
this arcane and mystical musical laboratory named ALBUS DIABOLUS.
Here are revealed the souls and minds behind this name, a creature that will give life next April 2025 to the debut album with the extremely evocative title of "COMPENDIO ESOTERICO ELETTRONICO" in LP and digital format.
Great musician Elisa Montaldo (Mater A Clivis Imperat, Il Tempio Delle Clessidre and VLY among others), composer and all-round artist, is an essential part of ALBUS DIABOLUS with Samael Von Martin from whose artistic vision the creature was born. Well-known musician of the extreme Metal scene (Evol and Death Dies) as well as leader of Mater A Clivis Imperat, a creature he shares with Elena Montaldo, Samael Von Martin with this project brings to music his great passion for experimentation and avant-garde sound.
ALBUS DIABOLUS aims to be a musical laboratory in which to merge the gothic and dark aesthetics of extreme music, with the Progressive vein of Mater A Clivis Imperat, with a clear and decisive electronic imprint influenced by Synth-Wave and Dark-Wave of the 80s. Sound imaginaries created with synthesizers, drum machines and arcane atmospheres intertwine with powerful guitars played by special guest Simòn Ferètro, materializing everything in an emotional and immersive journey that recalls influences of works such as "Tenebre" by Simonetti / Pignatelli / Morante, and bands such as EINSTURZENDE NEUBAUTEN , COIL, CURRENT 93, VISITORS.
The sound between past and future, between light and shadow of "Compendium Esoterico Elettronico" will mark a turning point for the Italian music scene.
And now... let the Sabbath begin!!!
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New York City's death thrash titans, FINAL SIEGE, are stoked to announce their signing with Wormholedeath Records for the release of their earth-shattering album, "NUCLEAR DOOM STATE," dropping December 27th, 2024.
Final Siege comments: "We are incredibly excited to have signed with WormHoleDeath Records. It is an incredible honor to be part of such a well-renowned label that has helped so many bands and artists reach their full potential in their music careers. We are looking forward to what we can accomplish together and cannot wait to unleash our vision on the world."
Nuclear Doom State: A Turbulent Reflection of Our World
The concept behind Nuclear Doom State was to shed light on what we are experiencing in societies all over the world. The corrupt governments, the top 1% of the wealthiest individuals in the world, religious institutions, and social media platforms all play a hand in our collective suffering. The title track of the album serves as a sort of premonition of what’s to come if we continue down the path we’re currently on. While W.A.R. is more of a rallying cry for the middle and poorer classes to unite as one to change the current state of our lives. Stylistically this album was heavily influenced by bands like Death, Exodus, Power Trip, Slayer, and Gojira. It took a little less than a year to complete the album even with a lineup change in 2022. When our newest members Rob Maldonado and Ameer “TheBeheader ”Aljallad joined the band in April of 2023 we immediately went to work on all the songs that had been written over the years that would make up this album. Together we managed to come up with some great ideas for the songs to have them reach their full potential. Rob himself even contributed to the album with his song titled Primordial Combat which was influenced lyrically by the anime series Baki Hanma.
Tracklist
1. The Day After…
2. W.A.R.
3. Nuclear Doom State
4. Psychological Maceration
5. An Insatiable Lust For Violence
6. Primordial Combat
7. Taxed To Death
From NYC Bars to Crushing Stages: The Final Siege Saga
On a cold February day in 2018, Gil Vives, Randy Reiser, and Amir Jairazbhoy began discussing their musical journey over some beers in a New York City bar. The trio soon started writing what would ultimately become their debut album, March To Your Grave. They completed their lineup with the addition of George Garcia in October 2018. Two months later, they played their first show together to a sold-out crowd at Gussy’s Bar & Grill in Queens, NY, under the name Final Siege. The band released their debut album, March To Your Grave, independently on August 6, 2021.
In November 2022, co-founding members Amir Jairazbhoy and Randy Reiser took a step back as the band moved into its next phase of development. By April 15, 2023, Final Siege had solidified their new lineup with Ameer "The Beheader" Aljallad on drums and Rob Maldonado on guitar. The band’s musical influences include Death, Thrash, and Groove metal, and their lyrics explore themes of rebellion, war, and the mental toll of living in a conflict-ridden world. Final Siege has performed alongside national acts such as Suffocation, Atheist, Wrath, Enforcer, DRI, and Warbringer.
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After
one of the most turbulent periods in AVULSED'S extensive
history - stretching back over thirty years - the legendary Spanish purveyors
of skull crushing death metal have announced that they will release their
eighth full length studio album on March 4th 2025! Featuring eleven
devastating tracks of blood-hungry ferocity PHOENIX CRYPTOBIOSIS represents
a rebirth for Avulsed with dramatic changes to the band's line-up. New
members Alejandro Lobo (guitar), Alex Nihil (bass)
and Victor Dws (guitar) have joined longstanding stalwarts Santiago
Arroyo (drums) and vocalist Dave Rotten, bringing a revitalised razor
sharpness to the band that fans will love.
Mastered by Davide Billia (Holycide, Posthuman Abomination, Rottenness etc) Phoenix Cryptobiosis possesses the finest sound of Avulsed's extensive career - and the artwork courtesy of Daemorph Art (Stabbing, The Black Dahlia Murder, Demonstealer etc) is stunning! The album will be released by Xtreem Music on CD, LP, cassette and digital formats and you can read further details, including insights from the band, at the Xtreem Music site: https://www.xtreemmusic.com/promo/20241204_Avulsed.html
Track Listing:
1. Limbs Regeneration
2. Lacerate To Dominate
3. Blood Monolith
4. Unrotted
5. Guts Of The Gore Gods
6. Phoenix Cryptobiosis
7. Devotion For Putrefaction
8. Neverborn Monstrosity
9. Dismembered
10. Bio-Cadaver
11. Wandering Putrid Souls
The first single will be unleashed on December 18th with the full album to follow on March 4th 2025
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The album's digital release date is on December 20th, 2024.
Tracklist
1. Sic Transit Gloria Mundi
2. Hyperion
3. Ignis Fatum
4. Nell'Ora dell'Epilogo
5. Hekate
6. Apotheosis
7. Et in Arcadia Ego
8. Atlantide (Bonus Track)
Founded in Brescia in 2021, Ārdeat emerged from the collaboration of Enrico Pinelli, Julian Polonioli, Riccardo Cremaschini, and Andrea Salvagni, who reunited after years of involvement in various musical ventures. The band’s first single—a compelling cover of Franco Battiato’s “Atlantide”—led to the addition of guitarist Cristian della Noce and the creation of their debut EP, Exitivm. This EP, featuring a monumental 20-minute track split into two acts, established Ārdeat as a formidable force in the black metal scene.
Ārdeat didn't stop there. In 2022, they paid homage to the legendary Bathory by contributing a cover of "Home of Once Brave" to a tribute compilation championed by Antichrist Magazine. They then took their music to the stage, sharing bills with Italian metal royalty like Mortuary Drape, Opera IX, Darkend, and Black Oath.
Ārdeat's sound is a potent blend of atmospheric black metal, the tight riffing of early death metal, and the melodic hooks of the NWOBHM. Drawing inspiration from bands like Dissection, Mgla, and Spite Extreme Wing, they forge a sound that is both fiercely aggressive and hauntingly beautiful.
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BODY COUNT returns with MERCILESS , a new album that takes their fearless, uncompromising sound to new heights. The record reaffirms their unyielding stance on social issues while delivering the hard-hitting, raw energy fans have come to expect. With contributions from legends like David Gilmour, Max Cavalera, and Howard Jones, this record pushes BODY COUNT’s sound into powerful new territory without losing the edge that defines them.
Ice-T on the release: “We had a string of one-word albums,” says Ice-T. “We had Bloodlust, we had Carnivore and that word, MERCILESS , just bumped into my head. It’s really about that point where you can’t take any more and you’re done. Like the song says, ‘I got no more fucks to give’. When you push a person to that point, it’s too late to ask for mercy. I was watching a lot of movies like Hostel; a lot of cruel torture movies when I was writing the album, and I was like, ‘These people are cold-blooded.’ That’s what triggered that whole energy.”
Stream the new album here: https://bodycount.lnk.to/MercilessAlbumNe
Watch the music video for the title track here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hcm2o3Hhpc8
SARKASM – “CARNIVAL OF ATROCITIES”
Label: Xtreem Music
Release Date: February 4th 2025
Genre: Death/Thrash Metal
For fans of: Gorguts | Obliveon | Pestilence | Believer
Beneath a grieving, tortured sky, the world burns. Once grand cities wreathed in smoke, their towering edifices crumbling, collapsing into ruin. The remnants of humanity crawl through the ashes on blistering hands and knees, choking on the fumes of their own annihilation. The failed caretakers of a paradise become a boundless charnel house in flame. The dead and the soon to be dead lie in mountains of scorched flesh and heat cracked bone, a testament to the grotesque ignorance and arrogance of man…wilfully blind and consumed by greed until the very end. These are the final moments of our Eden, our miracle of life that we raped and plundered, warped and manipulated into a twisted carnival of atrocities.
Having blazed a trail in the early ‘90s with their four highly regarded demos, Canada’s death/thrash pioneers Sarkasm, burst back into life in 2019 – signing with Xtreem Music and releasing their first full length album, As Empires Decay, in 2023. Now it is time for the next chapter in the Sarkasm story to begin, as they prepare to unleash their second album, the momentous Carnival Of Atrocities. Opening with the forearm smash of ‘I Am Chaos’, Carnival Of Atrocities immediately sets out what Sarkasm are all about; massive crunching riffs, huge, domineering drums and the magnificent vocal power of Bruno Bernier – who also fronts the reborn Obliveon - all brought together in immaculately structured songs where technical complexity is tempered by finely wrought hooks. ‘Murmurs From The Void’ is an early highlight, with Bernier’s vocals rising up between the snapping drums and those thick, textured riffs while a perfectly expressed guitar solo brings the song to its conclusion, with every note considered and carefully chosen. Throughout the album, songs like ‘Cold Empty Rooms’ and ‘Echoes Of Hyperion’ demonstrate that Sarkasm stand apart from the pack; operating in a different sphere to most bands, they plot a course that heads confidently into unexplored territories. When the armour-plated ‘Deadweight’ fades into silence, after a relentless, remorseless display of bludgeoning power, you are left with a need for more…for one more play, one more ride through the maze of blood, one more journey through the Carnival Of Atrocities!
The sound on Carnival Of Atrocities, captured by producer Maxime Lacroix (Gastrorrexis etc) and the mastering of the respected Dan Swanö (Asphyx, Avulsed, Incantation etc) is perfect for Sarkasm, giving a strength and prominence to every instrument, without sacrificing the clarity required to appreciate these well defined songs. When Xtreem Music release this stunning album on February 4th, on CD, vinyl and cassette formats, it will surely see Sarkasm ascending to the heady heights that their music has always deserved. Be prepared for a masterclass in technical, addictive, impactful metal that you’ll never forget!
Line-up:
Bruno Bernier - Vocals
François Dubuc - Guitars
Yves Parent - Guitars
Dave Bouchard - Bass
Simon Thibodeau - Drums
https://www.xtreemmusic.com/
https://www.facebook.com/sarkasmqc
Dutch
Thrash Metal Act GRINDPAD Releases New Single “X-MAS MOSH”
– Out Now on Iron Shield Records!
Thrash collective Grindpad returns with a new single and lyric video.
“X-MAS MOSH” was mixed & mastered by Erwin Hermsen at Toneshed Studio (Legion of the Damned, Deadhead, Headless Hunter). The song will also be released on the upcoming vinyl re-release of Violence (Iron Shield Records) in 2025.
Guitarist JG comment: "Doesn't every band have their "What if's"? In Grindpad's case it was "What if we had a Christmas song". And not your average, standard, heavier cover of a known one, but our very own ACTUAL Christmas song. And, somewhere this year, on a hot sunny summer day, ours was born. It was literally written and recorded in shorts, with sunglasses. So, Mariah Carey, Wham! and Chris Rea, be warned! Because here comes Grindpad's very own .... X-MAS MOSH!!”
Line up :
JG – Guitar
Max - Drums
Axel - Guitar
Rik - Bass
Olivier - Vocals
https://www.grindpad.com/
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Canberra (AU) - Australian-based Symphonic Death Metal band, Project: ULTIMATE SATAN, have unleashed their highly anticipated debut album, THE OPUS SATANAS on Eschatonic Records!
Project: Ultimate Satan was formed late 2019. The band features Eschatonic Records alumni from Inhuman Remnants, Black Mountain, Terravorous, Unholy Vendetta and Somnium Nox.
The Opus Satanas was forged amidst the Fires and Plagues of 2020 and 2021. As Project: Ultimate Satan sought to push the sonic possibilities of their unique blend of Blackened Death Metal, they focused on the inclusion of more symphonic elements, orchestrations and lyrical content that would honour those that called to them from across the vast depths of the cosmos.
July 2022 saw the release of their first single "Symphony Es Infernus," an auspicious ode to Lillith Liftoach. However, due to further outbreaks, lockdowns and restrictions, their accompanying live rituals would be restricted to the ACT and the South Coast regions.
February 2024 saw the release of their second single "The Infallible Void." The song is a sonic exploration and meditations on the darkness within us all.
Track
Listing:
1. Symphony Es Infernus
2. Humanity's Last Breath
3. Is This How Freedom Dies
4. The Infallible Void
5. Footprints in the Sans of Time
6. Nocturne Immortalis
Credits:
Recorded at Studio Decay.
Produced by JDecay.
Mixed and Mastered by Gibb at Gibbenez Music.
Cover Design and Borders by Hans Trasid at Dis-Art Design.
P:US Logo and Emblem by Wappenschmied.
Line-up:
Scottanic – Vocals
Ashahalasin – Bass
JDecay – Guitars, Orchestration and Backing Vocals
Dazferatu – Keys, Orchestration and Backing Vocals
Amorasche – Drums, Orchestration and Backing Vocals
Contributing Artists:
Vocals from Jem
Guitars by Calcifur (Terravorous)
Lead Guitars by Nekros the Black (Ex-Inhuman Remnants)
https://eschatonicrecords.bandcamp.com/
https://www.facebook.com/projectultimatesatan/
Sibiu,
Romania based Atmospheric Black Metal one-man band ANTUMBRA is
set to release the new album on December 22nd 2024 in collaboration
with Loud Rage Music. Titled "DAYS OF FUTURE RAVAGED
LANDS", the new material is made of 10 tracks that weave haunting
melodies with crushing riffs and evocative lyrics, painting a vivid picture of
desolation and resilience. Drawing from a unique blend of Black Metal,
Blackened Doom, and cinematic soundscapes, ANTUMBRA creates a sonic
journey through a world in turmoil.
Here is what Marius Ignatescu (all instruments / vocals) had to say about it: "This album is about the war, the despair and destruction of humanity. From the blood-soaked battlegrounds of "Rivers of Blood" to the mournful echoes of the song "Threnody" or "Silent Earth," each track weaves a story of the human loss, pain and chaos."
Pre-orders are now open here: https://loudragemusic.bandcamp.com/album/antumbra-days-of-future-ravaged-lands
In anticipation of the new album ANTUMBRA also released a video for the track "Forgotten": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eafqrJcaFz8
https://linktr.ee/loudragemusic
https://antumbra.ro/
Minsk (BY) - Brutal Death Metal quartet, RELICS OF HUMANITY, are set to release new album, ABSOLUTE DISMAL DOMAIN, on January 31, 2025 through Willowtip Records.
The band released the following statement about the album:
"Absolute Dismal Domain is a nine-act conceptual record. The story told across these nine tracks is about absolute ubiquitous annihilation of light, both spiritually (god) and physically (sun and stars). This is the most brutal stuff about blackness and ungodliness ever created."
Absolute Dismal Domain is Relics of Humanity's first collection of original material since 2019's Obscuration EP (Willowtip) and the band's first full-length album (and third overall) since 2014's Ominously Reigning upon the Intangible (Amputated Vein).
Pre-order:
https://bit.ly/add-willowtip
https://relicsofhumanity.bandcamp.com/album/absolute-dismal-domain
Track Listing:
1. Omen Apollyon
2. Summoning Of Those Who Absorbed
3. Taking The Shape Of Infinity
4. In The Name Of Ubiquitous Gloom
5. Paralyzing The Light II
6. Absolute Dismal Domain
7. Smoldering Of Seraphim
8. His Creation That No Longer Exists
9. Dominion
Credits:
Absolute Dismal Domain is fully composed (music, concept and lyrics), mixed, and mastered by guitarist Siarhei.
Artwork created with oil paints by Siarhei.
Line-up:
Siarhei - Guitars
Pavel - Bass
Flo - Vocals
Vladislav - Drums
https://www.willowtip.com/home.aspx
https://www.facebook.com/relicsofhumanity/
Order Songs for the Dying and the band's entire discography at https://tfreco.bandcamp.com/album/songs-for-the-dying
Tracklisting
1. Bound in Blood
2. Depraved Lust
3. A Hymn for the End
4. Crimson Queen
5. Eternal Slumber
6. From the Beyond
7. Father of Lies
8. Judgement of the Damned
9. Praise the Dead
10. Scorched Earth
11. The Blackest Night
AGAINST I was founded in 2022 by Fredrik Keith Croona known as vocalist and founder of Cynical Existence and ex-vocalist of Menschdefekt. Together with Mathias Back (guitars) and Anders Ström (drums), they fuse elements of metal and hints of electronic parts into a cacophony of aggression and melodies.
In 2023 the band released their debut album Carnival of Excess on Advoxya Records. 2024 saw the release of two EPs, Perfect Smile and the follow-up Destruction Lullaby, which took the band in an entirely new direction.
Line-Up:
Fredrik Keith Croona - vocals
Mathias Back - guitars
Anders Ström - drums
https://www.facebook.com/againstIband
NEWS 30.11.2024
Damit bei euch gar nicht erst dieser nervende Vorweihnachtstress
oder irgend so ne besinnliche Stimmung aufkommen kann, gibt es hier noch einmal
ein ganz fettes und saftiges update in Sachen neuer Veröffentlichungen. Wenn
euch jetzt schon dieses ganze weihnachtliche Gebimmel zum Halse raus hängt,
sollte ihr auf jeden Fall mal eines der Teile wenigstens mal antesten .
Definitiv wird euch dann dieses "stille Nacht, heilige Nacht "
Gesäusel dann in keinster Weise mehr nerven.
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LEMMY KILMISTER wird zum Dauerbewohner eines seiner bevorzugten Plätze zum Entspannen und Kontakteknüpfen – des STRINGFELLOWS GENTLEMAN’S CLUB in London. Dieser Ort birgt für seine Freunde und Bekannten viele Lemmy-Erinnerungen, weil er nach seiner Eröffnung im Jahr 1980 zu einem seiner Favoriten wurde. Geführt von Peter Stringfellow, der in den 1960er-Jahren einige der größten Künstler dieser Ära wie etwa The Beatles, The Who, Jimi Hendrix, Pink Floyd und weitere buchte, wurde das Stringfellows zum Hotspot für Promis und Rockstars.
Unter denjenigen, die Lemmy kannten, verbreitete sich die Tatsache schnell:
Wann immer er sich in London aufhielt, standen die Chancen gut, ihn im
Stringfellows anzutreffen. Lemmy und Peter Stringfellow wurden über die Zeit
gute Freunde, da jeder den Rock’n’Roll-Lifestyle des anderen genauso sehr
schätzte wie den Genuss einer großartigen Umgebung zum Entspannen. Selbst nach
seinem Umzug nach West Hollywood bestand Lemmy jährlich am Ende der
Europatourneen (meist im Dezember) auf einen Abstecher ins Stringfellows, bevor
es wieder zurück nach Hause ging.
“Stringfellows hatte immer einen besonderen Platz in Lemmys Herzen. Er liebte den Rock'n'Roll-Spirit, den Peter in den Club brachte, er liebte die entspannte Umgebung und er liebte natürlich die Aussicht. Ich weiß, dass er erleichtert ist, dass er nun wieder einen seiner Lieblingsorte auf diesem Planeten genießen kann”, erklärt Motörhead-Manager Todd Singerman.
Daher ist es nur allzu passend, dass Lemmy am diesjährigen 18. Dezember erneut, und diesmal für immer, in diesem weltbekannten Club anzutreffen sein wird – im Anschluss an die neuste einer Reihe von “Lemmy Forever”-Zeremonien, die Lemmy an seinen bevorzugten Plätzen verewigen sollen. Auch hier wird es eine kleinere Replik seiner sehr speziellen Urne geben, die mit einem Teil seiner Asche in den Club einzieht und sicherstellt, dass er an einem weiteren seiner heiß geliebten Orte dauerhaft verweilen kann. Die Feier selbst wird eine Nacht voll all jener Dinge, die Lemmy so zu schätzen wusste: Drinks, Rock’n’Roll, Hors d’oeuvres, oh… und bildschöne Frauen! Motörhead-Gitarrist Phil Campbell wird ebenfalls teilnehmen, um eine kleine Rede zu halten und die Asche seines engen Freundes und Bandkameraden dort niederzulegen.
“Wenn er in London war, hat Lemmy nie eine Nacht im Stringfellows verpasst. Lemmy war ein echter Freund des Clubs“, betont Sadat Banda, Operations Director im Stringfellows.
Für alle, die in London verweilen: Die Feierlichkeit beginnt um 19:00 Uhr und endet um 21:00 Uhr. An alle, denen es nicht möglich ist, teilzunehmen: Keine Sorge, ihr werdet Lemmy ab dem 18. Dezember jederzeit im Stringfellows besuchen können.
www.iMotorhead.com
https://www.stringfellows.com/
GRAFJAMMER – „DE TYFUS, DE TEERLING“
Genre: Black Metal
Label: Folter Records
Vertrieb: Alive
VÖ: 10.01.2025
Die Niederländer GRAFJAMMER melden sich mit neuer Besetzung und einem vierten Album zurück! Nach ihrem letzten Langspieler "De Zoute Kwel", der zahlreiche positive Kritiken und viel Aufmerksamkeit in der Szene nach sich zog, ist "De Tyfus, De Teerling" die neueste Attacke mit ihrem ureigenen, (es) bösartig treibenden "Primitive Dutch Necrorock". Für den versieht die seit 2012 existierende Band aus Utrecht höchst effektiv First- und Second-Wave-Black-Metal mit deftigen Prisen von Punk, D-Beat und Motörhead. Groovt im Resultat wie Sau – respektive: "swings like a floppy tit", wie Vokalist Jorre meint –, doch neben tobend rockenden Brechern und Passagen schneidigen Getrümmers, gibt es auch Momente, in denen sich alles in ein melancholisches Zwielicht verlagert.
Mit "De Tyfus, De Teerling" präsentieren GRAFJAMMER neun knallharte Tracks (plus ein Intro), die in ihrer Muttersprache von religiösem Wahnsinn, Selbsttäuschung und Zerstörung berichten. Dabei tauchen sie noch tiefer als zuvor in die dunklen Schattenseiten der Gesellschaft und der niederländischen Geschichte ein. Der Albumtitel ist eine Abwandlung von "Tyfus! Tering!", einer beliebten Fluchkombination im Niederländischen, in der GRAFJAMMER-Version bedeutet es: "Der Typhus (und), der Würfel".Anyway: Time to groove and swing!– Schnell, roh, dreckig und berauschend wie das Schnüffeln von Amphetamin.
https://www.facebook.com/FolterRecordsGermany
https://www.facebook.com/grafjammer
DESASTER - Vier Kultalben erscheinen als streng limitierte
Tape-Releases über Cold Knife Records (VÖ 24.01.25)!
DESASTER, eine der kompromisslosesten Bands des Undergrounds, bringen ihre vier Kultalben zurück! Angelwhore, 666 - Satan’s Soldiers Syndicate, The Arts of Destruction und The Oath of an Iron Ritual erscheinen am 24.01.2025 endlich in streng limitierten Red Tape Editions – nur 100 Exemplare pro Album, inklusive exklusiver Trading Card über Cold Knife Records.
Diese Reissues sind pure Zerstörung in musikalischer Form. "Angelwhore" entfesselt chaotische Gewalt mit chirurgischer Präzision – kein Song, kein Riff lässt Luft zum Atmen. Mit "666 Satan Soldier´s Syndicate"wird Krieg erklärt: schnörkellos, brutal und gnadenlos schnell. "The Arts of Destruction" zeigt, wie episch und zerstörerisch Metal sein kann, ohne an roher Härte zu verlieren. Und "The Oath of an Iron Ritual" ist nichts weniger als eine Abrissbirne, die hymnischen Thrash mit gnadenlosem Death Metal kombiniert. Diese Alben brennen ein Feuerwerk in die Gehörgänge und zeigen, warum Desaster im Underground den Ton angeben.
Außerdem gibt es noch die DESASTER Limited Wooden Box – eine handgefertigte Holzbox mit lasergraviertem Desaster-Logo, die alles bietet, was das Fan-Herz begehrt:
Alle vier Alben auf schwarzen Tapes
Einen exklusiven Lederpatch
Individuelle Trading Cards für jedes Album
Der Preorder läuft ab sofort über www.cold-knife.com
Mehr Infos: https://linktr.ee/coldkniferecords
Gravethorn on Signing with Wormholedeath: "I am truly excited to be working with the Wormholedeath family on this release. I've put a lot of hard work and sacrifice into putting this all together, learning new things, and experimenting with others, and I didn't want to just go through anybody to get it out there for the world to hear. Carlo Belotti and Wormholedeath are absolutely on top of their game in this profession, and the bands on Wormholedeath are all incredible talents and gifted musicians, evidenced by the discipline and hard work they put into their craft. In an era where the current crop of metal is truly growing in popularity and there are so many bands out there sounding very similar, it seems that Wormholedeath certainly can pick the best from several ends of the spectrum and bring them to their exotic landscape of creative brilliance. I'm very excited to call Wormholedeath our home."
Unveiling "Atrocitas"
Gravethorn's new release "Atrocitas" is a continuation of the debut release, "Underground Rituals of Those Unseen". Harnessing the anger and sense of overcoming all who oppress- the battle wages on as we are slowly uniting as a people and coming together in numbers to dissolve those who feel the greed for power, whether religious, political, financial, or other. If there ever was going to be an uprising, perhaps Atrocitas would be the soundtrack of a revolution. It was written and recorded in Krystof's studio when he had COVID-19, and some of the medication he was taking may have influenced how the music came out (perhaps it opened the doors to the spiritual world to share ideas of those no longer with us).
Atrocitas also features contributions from notable collaborators, including Joshua Bednarski (from the band Atomic War Machine) and Dave Sharpe (from the bands Dead by Wednesday, End Time Illusion, The Cro-Mags, and Dave Ellefson’s [of Megadeth] side band).
Tracklist
:
1. Atrocitas
2. The Great Thaw
3. Epic Battle
4. Destined to Burn
5. In Vengeance We Hunt
6. Barbaric War Declared
7. Hymns of Forbidden Places (feat. Joshua Bednarski)
8. Within the Berserker
9. Victory by Sunrise (feat. Dave Sharpe)
10. Creeping Death (Metallica Cover)
Gravethorn is a Blackened Death Metal band from Las Vegas, NV, formed in 2021 by Krystof during his journey to learn extreme metal mixing in his home studio, built during the 2020 pandemic. Initially working with recordings from his previous band Achromatica, which eventually disbanded, Krystof continued creating music, resulting in the release of several songs on Spotify and YouTube. Drummer Bob Hill (from Achromatica) later joined, and in October 2023, they unleashed their debut album, Underground Rituals of Those Unseen, which received critical acclaim from outlets like Metalized, Rock Hard, and Slowly We Rot.
Gravethorn's unique sound blends influences from bands like Emperor, Deicide, Amon Amarth, and even The Doors and Led Zeppelin, creating a distinctive blend of Blackened Death Metal. Known for embracing collaboration, the band has worked with notable musicians, including Glenn Lai (Achromatica) and Brian Crapser (Putrid Decay).
While quarantined with COVID-19 in October 2023, Krystof channeled his energy into writing and recording new material, resulting in the upcoming 2024 album Atrocitas, set to be released via Wormholedeath Records. Gravethorn continues to defy rigid genre classifications, staying true to their simple goal of making metal music, unbound by specific labels.
www.youtube.com/@gravethorn
www.facebook.com/p/Gravethorn
Listen Sankarin Matka album: https://push.fm/fl/noitasapatti-album
The band comments:
" “Sankarin matka” (A Hero's Journey) is a concept album consisting of an intro and 7 songs. Its dreamlike story slowly advances towards indescribable horrors, which waver between dream and reality, until the truth is exposed in all of its heinousness.
The album has been under making for nearly 2 years in our home studio, and it is finally ready for release despite many set packs.
Musically, the album consists of a broad range of sounds, some of which are already familiar to our music, but we're also bringing a lot of fresh soundscape to this album.
Influences and sounds of black metal, british deathdoom and progressive rock can be heard, breaking the boundaries of any particular genre.
The musical influences mixed with our vision form an original whole that sounds only of itself.
New songs are also currently in the making, and they’re taking Noitasapatti's vision even further!"
Sankarin Matka CD ORDERS from https://inverse-records.myshopify.com/products/noitasapatti-sankarin-matka-cd-pre-order
Biography:
NOITASAPATTI was born in spring 2017 in Pori, Finland by Erakko (vocals), Liekkiö (guitars, keyboards), Mielivalta (guitars) and Rampa (bass). Soon after that, Rienaaja joined us as a drummer and the first line-up was complete. After a couple of months of intensive rehearsing and composing, we recorded our first demo, “Vaellamme kuin Taivaankappaleet” on december 2017 and released it on CDr-format spring 2018. First live-show took place in our hometown also in the same spring. After that, Rampa left the band and Erakko began to play bass. Next year we recorded a second demo, “Aarnivalkean ajamana” and played some gigs. In 2020, we made a split-album with another Finnish band HOLLOW CORPSE. After some line-up changes, Häviö came to the band at the end of 2020 and a few months later, Kadonnut also joined the band to play keyboards. In summer 2021, we finally recorded our first full-length album “Kuolemattomille maille”. After a few successful live-shows it was time to record our second full-length album, “Sankarin matka” (A hero’s journey) in summer 2023. Album is now recorded, mixed, and mastered, and we are more satisfied with the result than ever before!
Our music can be described as 1990’s black metal with lots of melodies and even “burzumic” atmosperes. Also, you can hear influences from early British death/doom, epic viking metal and even some old school progressive music. Vocals are quite original “howling” and also heavily Burzum-influenced screams. Lyrics are written in Finnish.
Track list:
1. Tulikipuna
2. Tuhatkasvoinen
3. Sankarin matka
4. Paluu liekkeihin
5. Käskyläisen sanat
6. Henkien polulla
7. Matka halki myrskyjen
8. Tähtivaeltaja
Album cover by Mika Huumonen
Line-up:
Erakko - Vocals, Bass, Mouth Harp, Horns
Liekkiö - Guitars
Häviö - Drums
Kadonnut - Keyboards
https://www.facebook.com/noitasapattiofficial
Listen to "Monumenty" here: https://youtu.be/1MNV8gec3Wk
Pre-order here: https://bit.ly/CzortCDLP
“Monumenty” was recorded and mixed last fall at Impressive Art studio in Porąbka, Poland by Przemysław Nowak.
The sound on "Monumenty" is an evolution of the band's past work on "W czeluść" (2022 split released via Godz ov War Productions), "Apostoł" (2020 album released via Under the Sign of Garazel Productions) and "Czarna ewangelia" (2018 debut album released via Under the Sign of Garazel Productions). In 2019, Czort also released a split entitled "Under the White Flame" with Mordhell, Occultum and Dagorath.
In Slavic mythology, Czort (or chort) is considered to be a demon of total evil, with horns, hooves, a skinny tail, and a pig-face.
Monumenty tracklist
1. Paroksyzm Ludzkości
2. Zjawa
3. Kuźnia Materii
4. Oczyma Monumentu
5. Zmaganie Rdzeniem Istnienia
6. Cyborium Zgnilizny i Brudu
7. 23.58.30
8. Antynatalizm Boga
9. Ubóstwo Idei
https://www.pagan-records.com
https://www.facebook.com/czortbluznierca/
CORROSIVE ELEMENTS - "CUT THE SERPENT’S HEAD"
Release
date :
November 29th 2024
Style : Death Thrash N' Roll
Origin: France
Duration: 41:20
Label: GreyveStorm Productions & Crypt Of Dr.Gore et Chien Noir (pour la version vinyle)
Tracklist:
01. Conquering the divine
02. Ignorance is no longer bliss
03. So long sucker
04. The unseen
05. An american hero
06. Cut the serpent's head
07. Enter the final state
08. The right to remain poor
09. Among the casualties
10. Fascistalism
True defenders of the underground ethos, CORROSIVE ELEMENTS made their path with a first EP in 2008, a debut album in 2015 and a scorching live album in 2016. Having graced the stage at renowned festivals like Hellfest's Altar Stage and sharing the spotlight with metal legends such as Death Angel, Loudblast, Darkane, Sinister, and more, the quintet took a great amount of time refining the new tunes for their highly anticipated 2024 album release.
The credo stands strong: DEATH THRASH N’ROLL THE OLD SCHOOL WAY!
"Cut the serpent’s head", the second album of CORROSIVE ELEMENTS is a collection of 10 powerful songs, designed for a more direct and dynamic approach, in the typical style of the band, a clever mix of Death and Thrash Metal, with tons of groove, anger and attitude.
The new album was written collectively by the band in the rehearsal room, an old fashioned method that makes the music more immediate and impactful.
With broad influences ranging from Thrash legends such as Slayer, (old) Sepultura and Exodus, Death Metal in the tradition of Entombed, Obituary, Carcass, Bolt Thrower and Napalm Death, and an addition of primitive energy derived from Hardcore Punk, The band is now ready to place this new offering on the altar of Extreme Metal.
Conceptually, "Cut the Serpent's Head" is a cynical look at the destiny ofmankind, its race towards nonsense. A warning against the hegemony of organized religions, shady politics, decaying societies and the rise of social injustice.
Stay tuned, the next few days will see more information about the artwork, release dates, formats and everything you need to know about this new album which will be produced by Crypt Of Dr.Gore and GreyveStorm Productions.
https://linktr.ee/corrosiveelements
Vocalist Paavo Laapotti comments:
”The song's lyrics are about distressing and constant fear of death inside an individual's head. He's lost in his own mind and doesn't know what is real and what is fake. He only has a strong feeling that he's being chased and he's forced to escape into the unknown.” ”This is one of the oldest songs written for this album and it has been waiting for the right moment to be released. Well, the day is finally here and I'm very glad that we got the right feel into the song that it needed.”
Listen to 'Exiled to Infinity'' on streaming services: https://push.fm/fl/defiled-serenity-exiled
Track
list:
1. Alkutaival (feat. Juha Tapio)
2. Voices from the Void
3. Exiled to Infinity
4. Death
5. Mortal
6. Within the Slumber of the Mind
7. Through the Chaos
8. Your Worst Enemy
9. Tears of Black
10. Unfaithful (Rihanna cover) (feat. Karisma)
Recorded & mixed by Lauri Seppälä
Mastered by Juho Räihä / SoundSpiral Audio
Album cover by Nikos Stavridakis / VisionBlack
Biography:
Defiled Serenity is a melodic death metal band from Loimaa, Finland. It was founded by the vocalist and Before The Dawn frontman Paavo Laapotti in 2021. The band’s music is for the fans of old In Flames, Amorphis, Amon Amarth, Dark Tranquillity etc. Their sound relies heavily on the 90's melodeath sound, but with modern twists. The songs are filled with low growls, chunky guitars, beautiful melodies and tight rhythm sections.
They released their first stand-alone single ”Voices from the Void” in 2022 and it has reached over 25,000 streams on Spotify alone. Since then, the band has been writing new material and now it's time to unleash their long-awaited debut album!
LISTEN to the first single 'Your Worst Enemy' on streaming https://push.fm/fl/defiled-serenity-your-worst-enemy
Line-up:
Paavo Laapotti - Vocals
Jarkko Mäkelä - Lead guitar
Lauri Seppälä - Rhythm Guitar
Mikko Sormunen - Bass
Arttu Airo - Drums
https://www.facebook.com/defiledserenity
Hailing
from Los Angeles, THE MOSAIC WINDOW is a one-man melodic
black/death metal band that explores all aspects of human existence through
tragically brutal songwriting.
For fans of: Kvaen, Gorgoroth, Hath, Dissection, Necrophobic, Thulcandra, Krigsgrav, Seth
Formed in 2021 by Andrew Steven Brown after many years of not playing music, The Mosaic Window originally was a coping mechanism following the deaths of Brown’s father and grandmother during the pandemic. After some recognition from the catatonic release of the “Hollow” EP, a resurgence of motivation to continue this type of music therapy overcame Brown, which led to the creation of the debut album, “Plight of Acceptance” in summer 2023. This debut quickly turned heads, including that of Willowtip Records, which signed the band and re-released the album later in 2023. Only just a year later, The Mosaic Window released the brutal sophomore album “HEMASANCTUM” with guests Gabe Seeber (Vale of Pnath, Abigail Williams, Obscura, Carach Angren) on drums, and Andy LaRocque (King Diamond) for two guest solos. Already, “Hemasanctum” has proven to be a massive set up from the debut, and The Mosaic Window is quickly becoming an unstoppable force in the world of black/death metal.
https://themosaicwindow.bandcamp.com/
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094717845304
MALAURIU/SINOATH - "MALAURIU/SINOATH"
Style : Italian Dark Sound / Black Metal
Label : Doomentia Records
Release date : 20/01/2025
In some cases, split releases do compile together random acts who have little to do with each other. But in some (rare) cases, the end result bears a greater purpose, forging an alliance in darkness if you will. Such is the case here with cult black/doom/progressive Sicilian act SINOATH, sharing this highly collectable piece of wax with fellow countrymen MALAURIU.
Both bands don’t just share Sicilian origins. Besides, compared to SINOATH whose never-ending quest started all the way back to 1990 MALAURIU is a rather ‘new’, if quite productive with already two full-lenght and a whole lot of EP and demos under its belt, act, having being active for ‘only’ ten years. So one could also argue that stylistically speaking, the two are quite different: whereas MALAURIU is more or less acquainted with black-metal, albeit a quite experimental version of it, SINOATH sound is far more old-school oriented, if as everchanging. Yet both acts are all about pushing boundaries and following a very personal path.
Talking of SINOATH, the latter contribution ‘Symphony Of The Scythe’ sees them revisiting in a way their roots, inspired by a vision of death and its role in our everyday life. A one-of-a-kind track dedicated to the late Massimo Chiofalo, who played guitar on their 2015 EP Meanders Of Doom. On the flipside, MALAURIU’ song, ‘Scuru’, is as idiosyncratic, throwing out of the window all known so-called conventions in favour of something unique and utterly ‘out there’. The track also benefits from the presence of Regen Graves from ABYSMAL GRIEF on keyboards, adding the mystique.
Tracklist
1. Malauriu - Scuru (Feat. Regen Graves from Abysmal Grief)
2. Sinoath - Symphony of the Scythe
Line-up (Malauriu):
Schizoid - Guitars
Marbas - Drums/Bass
Regen Graves - Keyboards
Perfidus - Synth/Samples
R.M. - Vocals
Sinistro - Backing vocals
Recorded between Italy and United Kingdom
Mixed and mastered at Toxic Basement Studio
https://www.facebook.com/malauriuofficial
https://malauriu.bandcamp.com/
Line-up (Sinoath):
Salvatore Fichera - Drums
Walter Garau - Bass
Gianni Cavallaro - Lead Guitar
Francesco Cucinotta - Guitars/Synth/Vocals
Recorded at Phonoputìa Studio (Letojanni - Me) in April 2024
Mastered at Toxic Basement Studio
In memory of our friend Massimo Chiofalo (1970 - 2024)
Picture on cover - "Whetting the Scythe" (1905) by Kathe Kollwitz
Piano sample freely taken from "Chanson Sicilienne" by Francesco Paolo Frontini (ed. Carisch 1906) and played by Giuseppe Senfett.
https://www.facebook.com/SinoathOfficial/
DOOMENTIA RECORDS https://www.doomentia.com/
Originally released in August 2005 by Ironclad Recordings, this definitive vinyl edition breathes new life into the album. Featuring reimagined artwork while honoring the spirit of the original, the visual overhaul was led by the album’s original artist, Steven Weiler, in collaboration with Paul Granese of Cold Cuts LLC. Jamie King of Jamie King Audio (Between the Buried and Me) was enlisted to remix and remaster the vinyl and digital editions of the reissue.
Tracklisting:
1) Death March
2) Feel Like Hell
3) From These Eyes
4) Amen To Artillery
5) Forgotten End
6) Unsacred
7) Burn the Fallen
8) Storm of Swords
9) Sworn Alliance
10) It's Not About Breaking Hearts, It's About Breaking Faces
11) Claim Your Own
12) Take Aim
THE CLASSIC STRUGGLE is:
Brandon Collins - Guitars
Tim Zlinsky - Vocals
Chris Grant - Guitars
Nick Sloan - Bass
TJ Bailey - Drums
https://www.facebook.com/skepsisrecordings
https://www.facebook.com/TCSOfficial/
The premiere of the album’s new single, “DARKWOLF,” is now live at DeadRhetoric.com. Stream the song now at https://deadrhetoric.com/randomness/song-premiere-the-cimmerian-dark-wolf/
Bassist/vocalist Nicholas Rocha comments on the song, “Borrowing its name from the eponymous hero straight out of Ralph Bakshi's 1983 visual opus "Fire & Ice", this thrash-laden track evokes not just the rush of battle but also the weight of consequence and of course, the joy of victory!”
An Age Undreamed Of... will be released on January 10, 2025 via Bandcamp with all streaming platforms to follow. Physical copies will be made available on CD by Hyborian Rage Records with colored vinyl to be released by BVR (Black Voodoo Records).
Follow THE CIMMERIAN, for it is Crom's will. If you don’t – to hell with you!
Tracklisting:
1) Shadow Kingdom
2) Neck Breaker of The Mountain
3) Silver and Gold
4) Darkwolf
5) Mournblade
6) Black Coast Tigris
7) Deathstalker
8) Monarch
The groundwork for THE CIMMERIAN was laid in 2021 by guitarist David Gein and bassist Nicholas Rocha – two-thirds of crossover thrash group Septik Onslaught. The two were writing what would become the band’s first EP when a Craigslist ad brought drummer David Morales – armed with unyielding energy and a bag of Halloween candy – to the fold.
THE CIMMERIAN delivers a wall of sound that draws inspiration from the likes of Motörhead, Black Sabbath, Venom, and Gates of Slumber. Lyrical themes informed by a deep understanding of world history, mythology, and historical literature weave throughout this chainmail tapestry.
The band released their debut EP, Thrice Majestic, in the summer of 2022. By early 2023, they returned to Robert Frank’s Minor Chord Studio to record the two-track cassette/digital release, Sword & Sorcery Vol. I.
THE CIMMERIAN is:
Bass/vocals: Nicolas Rocha
Guitars: David Gein
Drums: David Morales
https://www.facebook.com/TheCimmerianOfficial
Watch "Incipit" here: https://youtu.be/ZfefgCInTSQ?si=glfXUQr5lCximdj9
Peszek is known for his work in acclaimed Polish films such as Korczak, Ubu Król, Łabędzi Śpiew and more recent TV shows including Go Ahead, Brother (Netflix) and Warszawianka. A prize winner of multiple theatre awards, he has been a member of theatre groups in theatres across the country, including the world-famous National Theatre in Poland
The "Incipit" video was directed by Marcin Okrzesa; filmed and edited by Filmguyevsky. https://youtu.be/-lehEZVZy1Y?si=lMxoq75mnpHZjb1J
Totenmesse are:
Mold - vocals
Stawrogin - guitars, bass
Rzulty - guitars
Deimos - guitars
Krzysztof Klingbein - drums
https://www.pagan-records.com
https://www.facebook.com/Totenmesse/
DEMANDE
À LA POUSSIÈRE new
album "KINTSUGI" was welcomed by media and
fans in a great way. After some devastating shows in France, our Blackish Doom
Metallers present the official video of the song "Ichinawa" realized
by Gildas Debaussart with the precious Misty Orchid's performance as dancer.
Enjoy it at: https://youtu.be/bsi8PRzNuYY
Once again the Parisian combo paints a macabre horizon at the crossroads of Black Metal, Doom and Sludge, with a song of pure darkness, atmospheres and tormented voices following in the footsteps of bands like Neurosis, Mayhem, Cult Of Luna, Akhlys, Regarde Les Hommes Tomber.
I remind you that there are still copies of their album available in digiCD and LP format on https://shorturl.at/ejUV5
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German thrash legends DARKNESS announce early bird combo for their 40the anniversary show
2024 ALBUM INFO:
“BLOOD ON CANVAS” is the angriest album to date by the Essen thrashers DARKNESS. The songs are more aggressive and harder than anything that can be found in the DARKNESS discography so far. Although it is not a concept album, “Blood on Canvas” is not just a collection of nine songs that were created in one era, but a multifaceted sound painting, painted with the colors of anger.
Musically, DARKNESS deliver the uncompromising and fast thrash metal that they have been known for since their debut album “Death Squad” (1987). However, the compositions on this album are more complex and detailed than before, without losing any of their aggression, hardness and authenticity.
The lyrics are no longer just a description of the madness that determines the course of this world, but get straight to the point without beating around the bush and without compromise.
The nine songs were produced in the Rambado Recording Studios in collaboration with Cornelius "Corny" Rambadt, who has also worked with SODOM, DISBELIEF and BONDED, among others. The predecessors "First Class Violence" and "Over And Out" were already produced in collaboration with Corny. For "Blood on Canvas", DARKNESS and producer Corny made it their mission to create an aggressive and powerful, but also honest sound.
The cover artwork is once again by Timon Kokott, with whom DARKNESS is working for the third time.
Although recordings for the album had already begun in mid-October 2023, DARKNESS and guitarist Meik separated during production, so that "Blood on Canvas" was only recorded by four people.
The story so far
The thrash metal commando DARKNESS comes from Essen - Altenessen, next to the Bay Area the most creative nucleus of the thrash wave in the 1980s.
Founded in 1984, the band made a name for themselves with the demos “Evil Curse”, “Titanic War” and “Spawn of the Dark One”.
DARKNESS released three albums between 1987 and 1989.
The first album “Death Squad” is considered a thrash classic and established the cult status of DARKNESS, which still exists today and influences thrash musicians all over the world.
In 1991 things became quieter for the band, and in 1998 singer Olli tragically died.
Lacky and Arnd, two early members, revived Thrash Guerrilla in 2004.
In 2005 the three albums “Death Squad”, “Defenders of Justice” and “Conclusion & Revival” were released again. In addition, “Bocholt Live Squad”, an official concert recording from May 14, 1987, is coming onto the market in CD format.
The long-out-of-print triple vinyl box “The Demos” from 2008 contains a live recording from the “Keep it True” Festival 2006, all demo recordings and extensive bonus material.
At the end of 2010, the musicians, who were otherwise under the banner “Eure Erben”, released an album under the name DARKNESS for the first time.
Since demand continues, the albums “Death Squad” and “Defenders of Justice” will be released on vinyl again to mark their 25th anniversary.
As with many veterans of metal, DARKNESS also has a line-up merry-go-round.
Lacky and Arnd, the band's constants, are looking for a stable line-up for a comeback.
The guitarist Meik started his job for Darkness in 2013.
Lee was given the microphone by Arnd at the end of 2014, who from then on concentrated exclusively on the guitar and backgrounds.
In 2015, Dirk took over the bass role from Christian “Spessy” Gießler, who no longer has time to be involved in DARKNESS due to his main job at Kreator.
After “Keep it True” Festival, but especially since 2014, DARKNESS have played at well-known festivals such as the “Turock Open Air”, “Obscene Extreme”, Headbangers Open Air” and the “Ruhrpott Metal Meeting”.
The old school club is also being wielded at numerous club shows around the world and proven what the band stands for: old school thrash - brutal, fast, uncompromising and mean.
With the album “The Gasoline Solution”, a real, much-praised successor to the two classics “Death Squad” and “Defenders of Justice” was released in October 2016.
Exactly 2 years after the comeback album, Darkness presented the
The album “First Class Violence” makes it impressively clear that even more than 30 years later, angry thrash still comes from Altenessen.
At the beginning of 2019, Ben took over the bass from Dirk.
The EP “Over and Out” follows in 2020.
In 2024, Dominik took over the guitar from Maik and with the highly acclaimed release of the album “Blood on Canvas” in 2024, Darkness manifested its status as a German thrash institution.
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Chaos Wasteland is a Canadian thrash-crossover band formed in 2019.
The bands aesthetic and themes are based on a post-apocalyptic future concept inspired by Mad Max.
They debuted with an EP called “Bloodlust” in 2020. In 2024 they returned with an S/T full-length.
The band members are :
Isaï Flamand - Vocals
James Foster - drums & vocals
Leo G.Wolf - Guitar & vocals
Nic Belanger - Guitar
Saemund Ragnarson – Bass
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbIIg-4PmoxPHeuu1PQcFJw
https://www.facebook.com/chaos.wasteland
Watch Northbound Train lyric video: https://youtu.be/QdMR2otS_gI
Aggressive, old school and borderline chaotic, “Northbound Train” is a thrashy heavy metal song to bang your head and break your neck to.
“It’s an old song resurrected and running onward like an unstoppable train, much like Arched Fire”, says Kristian Herkman, the singer. “A train to the north of Finland, back to where Arched Fire started.”
“And what a train it is”, rejoices Ari Väntänen, the rhythm guitarist. “I love the cover art by Umar Setiawan, it’s like Thomas the Tank Engine from hell! We also have a beautiful lyric video by Jussi Hevander that fits the mood perfectly.”
Originally formed in the Finnish Lapland in 1989, the band hibernated for thirty years until reforming in the late 2019 and starting to work on new music. Now, a five-year phase seems to be nearing its end.
"Things are about to change," says Ari. “It may be that Northbound Train is the very last release with this Arched Fire line-up. Who knows what the future holds, but for now, it is what it is. As a song, it is a fitting conclusion to this era in the band’s story. It’s about the journey we’ve taken while making two albums in the 2020s. For us, it’s been both a strong progression in this current time we live in, and also a return to where we’ve come from. There’s something very beautiful and raw in it all."
And that’s how the song goes. “Spend a night in a northbound train… Spend your life in a northbound train”.
Listen 'Northbound Train' single on streaming services: https://push.fm/fl/arched-fire-train
Line-up:
Kristian Herkman (vocals)
Aslak Purojärvi (drums)
Mika Rytilahti (bass)
Janne Särkelä (lead and rhythm guitars)
Ari Väntänen (rhythm guitar)
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Brutal Records is proud to announce the signing of OVERCAST RAIN, is a Dark Metal band from Latvia, Liepaya! The band is gearing up to release their third 2025 album via Brutal Records - stay tuned!
Hailing from the city of Liepāja, this formidable band is gearing up to unleash their third studio album in 2025 under the Brutal Records banner. Get ready for a sonic storm that will redefine the boundaries of dark metal!
Formed in 2014 by the visionary duo of Mihails Maslovs (vocals/guitar) and Kolja Kirk (drums), Overcast Rain has risen as a beacon of Latvia's metal scene. Over the years, the band has evolved through lineup transformations and sonic reinventions, solidifying their status as one of the genre's most dynamic forces.
Their discography includes two acclaimed albums:
Since You Die (July 11, 2020)
My God Hates Me (March 1, 2022)
Both albums have achieved remarkable success, with tracks like "All Hope Is Gone" breaking into the Destrokit Rock chart Top 50 and earning spots in the European Metal Channel rankings. These works are now enshrined in the National Library of Latvia as cultural treasures.
The Evolution of Overcast Rain
After a hiatus, Mihails and Andris Aleksejevs reignited the band in 2018 with a fierce determination to craft a heavier and more aggressive sound. Embracing new members and shedding female vocals, the band evolved into a raw, unrelenting force. Their revamped lineup debuted with electrifying performances at the Bunker13 Fest and earned second place at the Fresh Blood competition, setting the stage for their meteoric rise.
Overcast Rain’s relentless energy has captivated audiences across Malta, Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia, the Czech Republic, Croatia, and Russia, gracing the stages of premier festivals like Dark Malta Fest, GoatHell Metal Fest, Barbar Fest, and DiFest. Sharing stages with legends such as Die Krupps, Blood Red Throne, Psyclon Nine, and Ost+Front, they’ve left an indelible mark on the global metal scene.
The Next Chapter
Currently in the studio, Overcast Rain is crafting a highly anticipated album featuring 13 brand-new tracks. Their relentless dedication to pushing the boundaries of dark metal ensures this release will be nothing short of groundbreaking.
Current Lineup:
Mihails Maslovs – Vocals, Guitar, Keyboard
Marks Širokovs – Drums, Samples, Backing Vocals
Rudolf Vistiņš – Guitar, Bass, Backing Vocals
Andris Aleksejevs – Lead Guitar
Leonidas Heidemanis – Lead Guitar
Aleksandrs Tiškevičs – Bass
Stay tuned for more updates as Overcast Rain prepares to deliver their heaviest chapter yet! This is just the beginning of their reign under Brutal Records—dark metal fans, the storm is coming.
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Brutal Records is proud to announce the signing of ETERNAL RETURNS, blending the sounds of melodic death metal, metalcore, thrash, and groove band from Thane, India! The band is gearing up to release their third 2025 album via Brutal Records - stay tuned!
Founded in 2010 in Thane, Maharashtra, Eternal Returns is a leading name in the Indian metal scene, renowned for its innovative blend of melodic death metal, metalcore, thrash, and groove.
With a sound that is both intense and accessible, the band has carved a unique niche, combining technical precision with emotional depth. Their music frequently addresses themes of social issues, political commentary, and personal introspection, resonating with a diverse audience.
The band members
Harsh Makwana (Guitar/Bass)
Shankul Chavan (Guitar/Production)
Viktor (Drums)
Narendra Patel (Vocals/Lyrics)
Eternal Returns has released two critically acclaimed albums:
Reprieved to Totality
Hunchback Hatred
The latter achieved significant recognition, topping India’s iTunes Metal chart in January 2024. This milestone underscores the band’s impact and appeal within the genre. Further accolades include being named "Band of the Year" in Metal Pedia’s Top 20 Releases of 2023 and a nomination for Best Metal Band at the Radio City Freedom Awards 7, affirming their growing prominence.
Artistic Vision
Eternal Returns seeks to redefine modern metal by blending aggression with accessibility. Their lyrical themes delve into the cyclical nature of life, birth, death, myths, and the quest for liberation—drawing inspiration from Indian philosophy and universal human experiences. This vision positions the band as both innovators and storytellers within the global metal community.
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The Finnish Folk / Black Metal band METSÄN ALTTARI released their self-titled debut album on November 28th 2024 via Inverse Records.
Listen the album on streaming services: https://push.fm/fl/metsan-alttari-album
The man behind Metsän alttari, Janeski, comments:
"The debut album consists of seven songs with themes ranging from heroic to gloomy and blissful. Most of the songs are made between 2023-2024 but some of the material is much older and has been refined afterwards.
The songs have nuances of folk music spiced with the darkness of black metal and the grandeur of power metal. They also contain beautiful melodies, evil riffs, growls, epic choruses and poetic Finnish lyrics."
Joni Kantoniemi from Inverse Records comments:
"When I listened to the album for the first time, I was very impressed by the atmosphere and it was great to see that there are still new bands coming out that are honourably following in the footsteps of Finnish folk metal legends like Moonsorrow, Ensiferum and Finntroll. Highly recommended!"
Track list:
1. Intro
2. Jäätyneen järven tuolla puolen
3. Synkkä syvyys
4. Metsäiselle alttarille
5. Rautaa, tulta ja jäätä
6. Vampyyri
7. Verikuun kirous
Music and lyrics by Janeski
Album cover by Nucleart Design
Biography:
"Metsän Alttari ("Altar of the forest") is a Finnish one-man folk/black metal project driven by cold whispering winds, burning big emotions and ancient mythology."
Line-up
Janeski - Everything
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Release
Date: December
13th 2023
Label : Spinefarm Records
For a soundtrack to the end of the world, there is no band better than Electric Wizard.
As the COVID pandemic took hold in 2020 and lockdown restricted movement to your immediate surrounds, the legendary British doom outfit wondered if they might ever play live again. Out in the wilds of the English Westcountry where singer/guitarist Jus Oborn and guitarist Liz Buckingham live, the band descended into their crypt-like jam space to make a live album like no other. With no audience, and no actual plan to release what they came out with, they recorded themselves into a 16-track tape machine to capture their essence, their malevolence, their heaviness.
“We’d been gigging for two years at that point, around America three times, going to Japan and Australia, and we were sounding pretty good by the end of it,” says Jus. “When the pandemic happened we thought, ‘Fuck it, maybe we’ll never play again.’ So we went into the jam room and played the songs to get them on tape to capture how we were playing at the time.”
The final product, Black Magic Rituals and Perversions Vol. 1, is as raw and heavy as one would expect from The Wizard.
“It's raw as fuck,” boasts Jus. “It’s like a lost ’70s black metal demo rehearsal session or something. It’s raw, nasty, screaming in your face. I always promised Electric Wizard was like rats in your face. This is verging on it.”
As anyone who’s experienced them live – headlining stages at Download Festival, or London’s iconic Roundhouse – will know, Wizard gigs are a dark celebration of heaviness and volume and bad vibes. Here, the songs sound like a violent hallucination that takes you into their world. Just as their studio works carry in them a sense of sleazy horror, drug-altered reality and middle-fingered misanthropy, the songs the band tear through here drip with the heavy, sinister vibe of having been caught in the crypt of the wizard.
“It was a more about capturing atmosphere and capturing energy,” says Jus.“I was really excited by the idea of just recording us playing purely live to tape and making it sound as raw as possible, like an old, lost recording. We used shitty mics, crappy old tape machine, put it together as fast as possible and just went for it. No one's sitting down, no one's got headphones on, we’re all fucking headbanging, just going for it.”
Opening with the enormous Dopethrone, and taking in signature apocalyptic doom staples like Witchcult Today, Satanic Rites Of Drugula and the ever-destructive Funeralopolis, the set caught on tape here shows how powerful and dominating The Wizard can be. As a band who never quite play the same thing twice, even Just notes that over the years some of these versions have grown more sharp edges and barbs than their studio counterparts.
“Some of the stuff from [2010 album] Black Masses, I was really happy to give it more of an edge,” he says. “And even stuff like …Drugula, I think it's probably a little bit laid back on the album. It's really such a creepy song about a creature coming up from the grave, and the live version sounds more spooky.”
Jus says he wanted to capture a feeling like that of Motörhead’s classic No Sleep 'til Hammersmith, or the sense from KISS’ ALIVE! that you were getting a window into something, a world the band created. It’s also, he says, an opportunity for a band as big and cult-like as The Wizard to bring something from metal’s dirty underbelly into the light, if only for the purposes of freaking out the unprepared.
“It's kind of more got an underground feel to it,” says Jus. “We've always been trying to drag in the underground into the overground, rather than pretending to be playing some big stadium, arena show.”
Indeed, what you have here is Electric Wizard red in tooth and claw. There’s no overdubs, no cheating, no putting things through the computer to neaten up afterwards, just a band conjuring up their black magic and capturing it as directly as possible, to the point where you can feel it in your speakers.
“I think that’s what's going wrong with modern music, you know. For all the benefit of copying and pasting and computer stuff, you're losing something, probably the most important thing of all, which is why people even listen to rock music, which is to listen to a band, listen to the energy between the musicians and how the instruments are locked together, and how that sounds fucking great.”
A soundtrack to the end of the world? Come this way, my fanatics. The Wizard awaits…
Tracklisting
1. Dopethrone
2. Incense For The Damned
3. Black Mass
4. Witchcult Today
5. Satanic Rites Of Drugula
6. Scorpio Curse
7. The Chosen Few
8. Funeralopolis
Line-Up:
Jus Oborn – guitar / vocals
Liz Buckingham – guitar
Simon Poole – drums
Clayton Burgess – bass
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https://www.electricfuckinwizard.com/
The
horrendous release has been teased by Decibel Magazine who in
revealing the track “PENDUNCULAR HALLUCINOSIS“ via an
exclsuvie premiere, have remarked that the band “formed by members of
Hissing wears their love for Pissgrave, early Carcass and Agothacles on
their sleeve, and their self-titled EP is a celebration of gory and savage
extreme music, as dense as it is aggressive.“ - you can check out the
feature and the track https://www.decibelmagazine.com/2024/11/21/track-premiere-horse-butcher-penduncular-hallucinosis/
Members of praised surrealistic black/death metal deformers Hissing re-metastazie in Horse Butcher, a disfigured onslaught of gore-fucked bestial deathgrind worshipping directly at the altar of Carcass, Archgoat,
Disgorge, Impetigo and Pissgrave. Where the imperative is repulsing, Horse Butcher step up to take the concept to its most inevitable and gut wrenching conclusions, bludgeoning the mind into a horrendous aural pulp of absolute violence and depravity. The band members’ roots in avantgarde experimentalism are not set aside here, rather preserved to augment the load of horror and disbelief in belching out these six tracks and twenty minutes of neanderthalian carnage and slaughterhouse madness. Several steps backward in human decency and dignity are needed to authentically perceive and metabolize the scum-fucking level of vile barbarism and inhumanity going into these tracks, but what really transpires is the band’s paradoxically nobel mission of reminding us all of what is unfortunately normal, real and happening everywhere every day in this world. A blindness and indifference against which Horse Butcher have seemingly waged a cryptic and gruesome war, by taking the horrors of the world straight back to the listener and shoving the putrid stench, cruelty and repulsiveness of human actions right back into humanity’s face.
The debut self-tilted Horse Butcher EP (which features cover art by cult gore collage master Adam Medford, as well as a thick as concrete mastering job by Dan Lowndes of Cruciamentum) is set to be released December 20 2024 on CD/MC/digital formats worldwide, all of which are now pre-order able via all our channels.
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Gutrectomy, hailing from the dark depths of the Black Forest in Germany, was forged in the crucible of brutality back in 2011. Their music is a relentless amalgamation of Slam Death Metal, Deathcore,
On November 15, 2024 their latest single “Shard Throat” delves into themes of inner torment, mental anguish, and the desperate search for release. The lyrics depict a protagonist trapped in a purgatorial state, suffocating under the weight of darkness and madness. Battling inner demons, the song captures a sense of hopelessness and despair, where death is seen as the only escape.
The intense psychological and emotional pain fuels the chaotic energy of the track, creating a relentless, cathartic experience.
https://www.youtube.com/@gutrectomy
https://www.gutrectomy.de
https://www.facebook.com/gutrectomy
"I feel incredibly lucky to be working with WormHoleDeath Records," stated Ömer. "I set out to make music that expresses my feelings and thoughts about life and death, and honestly I did not care during the making of this album whether anyone would eventually hear it or not. Once it was completed I felt as if I would be satisfied with it for as long as time exists, because I felt that it resonated with the whole of existence. I believe that if not one person listened to this music I would still feel happy with it and listen to it myself."
A
Universe of Influences Collide
Ömer Doğramacı is a multidimensional artist and musician who brings a unique blend of cultural and musical influences to his work. Born in the Bronx, New York, Doğramacı’s upbringing was shaped by a diverse range of experiences and cultural influences. From an early age, he was exposed to various traditional wisdom teachings, which ignited a deep interest in spirituality and mysticism that would come to influence his artistic and musical pursuits.
Throughout his life, Doğramacı has pursued a wide range of musical styles, drawing on the diverse cultural influences that have shaped him. He has studied and performed traditional Turkish and Middle Eastern music, as well as jazz, rock, and electronic music. His work is characterized by a fluidity that crosses boundaries and defies categorization, as he brings together elements of these diverse genres in his compositions and performances.
In addition to his musical pursuits, Doğramacı is also a visual artist whose work explores the intersection of the spiritual and the material. His art is characterized by a sense of transcendence, as he seeks to evoke the mystical experiences that lie beyond the physical realm. Drawing on a variety of mediums, including painting, drawing, and installation, Doğramacı’s work is deeply personal and reflective of his spiritual journey.
Throughout his career, Doğramacı has collaborated with a wide range of artists, musicians, and spiritual teachers, sharing his unique perspective and bringing his distinctive voice to a variety of creative projects. His work is a testament to the power of cross-cultural exchange and the transformative potential of art and music. As an artist and musician, Ömer Doğramacı continues to push boundaries and explore new frontiers, inspiring others with his innovative and visionary approach to creativity.
Tracklist
1. The King's Feast
2. Pray for Death
3. Fog of War
4. Deep Gaze into the Flames of Hell
5. Call to Prayer
6. Narcissistic Society
7. Inner Sanctum
8. Pain of Existence
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https://fragmentarysolidabyss.net/
NEWS 24.11.2024
Die Death- und Groove-Metal-Band MAGNACULT kehrt
mit der explosiven neuen Single und dem Video WINDS OF CREATIONS zurück,
dem zweiten Vorgeschmack auf ihr mit Spannung erwartetes Album LUCIS,
das 2025 erscheinen soll. Nach dem Erfolg von Eternity’s Gate befasst
sich dieser neue Titel mit Themen wie spirituellem Erwachen,
Widerstandsfähigkeit und der spürbaren Kraft der Transformation. Die
mitreißenden Riffs, fesselnden Grooves und tiefgründigen Texte
machen Winds of Creation zu einer Hymne, die MagnaCults Status
als Metal-Pioniere weiter stärkt.
In Winds of Creation fängt MagnaCult die Essenz einer göttlichen Begegnung ein und erkundet die überwältigende Präsenz der Spiritualität und die Kraft, das Alltägliche in das Außergewöhnliche zu verwandeln. Der Text beschreibt eine Reise des Erwachens mit lebendigen Bildern der sprichwörtlichen Winds of Creation als Symbol für Erneuerung und Kraft. Die Struktur des Liedes ist eine Offenbarung, mit kraftvollen Versen, einem meditativen Refrain und einer unerbittlichen Energie, die sowohl persönliche als auch universelle Glaubenserfahrungen verkörpert. Das dazugehörige Video unterstreicht dieses Thema mit einem atemberaubenden visuellen Erlebnis und lässt den Betrachter in ein Reich aus Licht, Schatten und Selbstbeobachtung eintauchen.
Die Single wurde mit viel Liebe zum Detail aufgenommen. Joost van den Broek (Epica, Ayreon) kümmerte sich um die Aufnahme des Schlagzeugs in den Sandlane Recording Facilities. Der renommierte Produzent Matt Bayles (Mastodon, Norma Jean, Pearl Jam) ist für die Co-Produktion und den Mix verantwortlich und zeigt mit Winds of Creation, wie MagnaCult mühelos technische Präzision mit roher Emotion verbindet. Bayles' Fachwissen in der Schaffung schwerer, aber dennoch melodischer Klänge ist offensichtlich und sorgt dafür, dass der Song sowohl bei treuen Fans als auch bei neuen Zuhörern großen Anklang findet.
Mit dieser Veröffentlichung geht MagnaCult den nächsten Schritt in ihrer Mission, die europäische Metal-Szene zu dominieren. Ihre überzeugenden Live-Auftritte und die Zusammenarbeit mit großen Namen haben ihnen bereits eine treue Fangemeinde eingebracht, und mit Winds of Creation bauen sie ihren Kult weiter aus. Die Band ist bereit für eine ausgedehnte Tour im Jahr 2025 und lädt ihre Fans ein, Teil dieser epischen Reise zu werden
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VӦLVA – “DESIRES PROFANE”
Label: Grind To Death Records / Fiadh Productions
Release Date: November 28th 2024
Genre: Black Metal
For fans of: Darkthrone | Urgehal | Wolfbastard | Taake
An insignificant, impotent worm of belief came crawling from the desert sands. It brought its wheedling words of bile and honey to our home, its slow poison of false humility and father worship, eating at the hearts of those too easily swayed from sacred paths. Our steel began to rust and our blood run thin. Our mothers and our teachers, our conduits to the world that had cradled us through the centuries, were cast down and discarded as over eager boy-kings clambered across the bodies that had birthed them, scrambling desperately for the crown of the whispering worm. Under this new order of edicts and commandments seers became whores and queens became witches. And the disregarding turned to disrespecting…to dominating…to abusing…and to burning.
“Like the screams from a thousand vengeful souls from the witch’s bonfire.” - Vittra describes the sound of Völva.
From Malmö, Sweden comes the vengeful, satanic, feminist sound of Völva; a howling, hate-filled voice of rage, fuelled by the fire and the fists that have subjugated womankind since the old ways were undone by the insidious Christian contamination of the world. Born in the simmering underground cauldrons of punk and black metal the band built their foundations with a self-titled demo and the highly regarded Promises Unfold As Lies EP – and now the time for the unveiling of their mesmerising, intimidating full length debut album is at hand. Desires Profane begins with the acidic malice of ‘The Tower’ and immediately draws you into its world of flame and shadow. With its clarity edged with dirt and direct, unflinching approach ‘The Tower’ begins to carve out a strange soundscape of distinct character, with melody implied rather than simply stated. Familiar yet unsettlingly different…it’s an aura that permeates the whole album. ‘Walk With Me’, primal and chaotic, infused with anger and a sense of the forbidden that underlines the fact that Völva are born of different blood, a breed apart and your welcome into their circle is by no means assured. ‘Never Forgive’ stalks you like a blood encrusted valkyrie with a slow menace and a Transylvanian hunger, while ‘The Serpent’ sinks its needle fangs of nightmare into your quivering flesh, injecting the venom as cold flames lick at your nerve endings. The dark and ragged glory that unfolds as Desires Profane progresses is both addictive and magnificent. This is black metal at its assured and powerful, cruel and angular best, attacking with a merciless and fiercely focused purpose. Finishing with ‘Vagabond’ that brings a pagan lilt to its grimy onslaught, a hymn to forgotten times before the coming of the worm, Desires Profane leaves you in no doubt that Völva want to tear down everything that you know and set light to all you think you understand.
On November 28th Desires Profane will be unleashed on vinyl by Fiadh Productions and CD by Grind To Death Records – both versions housed in a sleeve that affirms Völva’s chosen role as the enemy, the adversary of the oppressor. Scathing and acerbic in their assault on all who support the pillars of our rotten society, this band are passionate advocates for its end. You will not hear another album this year as aflame with scorn, contempt and fury as Desires Profane – bewitching in its bitterness and spellbinding in its savagery.
Line-up:
Hedonosticia - Vocals/Bass
Vittra - Guitar/Vocals
Skuld – Drums/Vocals
https://www.grindtodeathrecords.com
https://www.facebook.com/fiadhproductions
https://www.facebook.com/volvabm/
Australian Death Metal brutes, GUTLESS, have released debut album, HIGH IMPACT VIOLENCE! The album is available on CD and digital formats via Dark Descent Records. Me Saco Un Ojo is handling vinyl treatment. The cassette edition is available through both labels.
GUTLESS gave us one of 2018’s filthiest demos. Two years later, we saw a split release with Mortal Wound. Now, six years after that demo, we are finally getting the debut album. Strap in; this one is going to be nauseating…
Instantly they cave in your skull with maniacal riffing and unrelenting drum assaults. If you can’t withstand the might of Death Metal, turn back fast. The equally violent vocal attack will seal the deal as the insanity creeps further into the cemetery, searching for prey. GUTLESS has that perfect blend of old-school savagery while retaining their personality and sound that doesn’t feel like a diluted version of a superior band. Snap-neck rhythms and visceral grinding warfare will certainly have even the seasoned maniac tearing at their flesh in morbid ecstasy as this short but sweet opus erupts pus into their ear canal.
If you need more convincing, take a look at that cover art; reminiscent of the 90s while striking in its own right. You had better believe the album is just as damaging as that brick. Contorting and convulsing into tormenting visions of the macabre, GUTLESS contradicts their name by dragging out your entrails repeatedly across eight indomitable cuts of sadism and brutality. The underground still has plenty of bite down under and these fiends proudly showcase one of the nastiest examples you will hear this year!”
Track
Listing:
1. Bashed And Hemorrhaging
2. Beyond The Catacombs
3. Scalpel Obsession
4. Avalanche Of Viscera
5. Galvanized
6. Carved Into Existence
7. Gore God
8. Viral Infection
GUTLESS is:
Joe Steele - Bass
Ollie Ballantyne - Drums
Tom Caldwell - Guitars/Vocals
Allan Stacey - Guitars
www.darkdescentrecords.com
https://www.facebook.com/gutlessmelbourne
This is evident in the album's first single, "MASS GRAVE MEMORY." The band has partnered with Metal Injection for the exclusive premiere of the official music video for the song. Watch now at https://metalinjection.net/video/pathogenics-new-single-mass-grave-memory-is-a-riff-powered-steamroller
PATHOGENIC vocalist Jake Burns reveals the song's lyrical themes.
“'Mass Grave Memory' asks the ultimate question: what do we gain when we destroy everything? It’s a vivid portrayal of nuclear war’s aftermath — the searing light, the choking ash, and the silence of a world undone. Above all, it stands as a stark warning of what will await us if humanity loses control.”
Skepsis Recordings will release Crowned in Corpses on February 7, 2025. Pre-order the album now at www.skepsisrecordings.com.
Tracklisting:
1) Mass Grave Memory
2) The New Rot
3) Dead But Not At Rest
4) Exiled from the Abyss
5) Fragments
6) Crowned in Corpses
7) Drag Your Crosses
8) Silicon Regime
Out of Boston’s depths emerges PATHOGENIC, a force unshackled from hiatus and reborn with Crowned in Corpses. Over 42 punishing minutes, this progressive death metal quintet weaves together labyrinthine riffs, relentless rhythms, and chilling visions of a decaying world.
In 2022, the band’s resurgence was ignited when original vocalist Jake Burns and new drummer Tyler Montaquila joined forces with guitarists Chris Gardino, Justin Licht, and bassist Dan Leahy. Together, they’ve forged a sound that is ferocious, intricate, and unapologetically heavy — delivering metal that demands to be heard.
PATHOGENIC has shared stages with legends like Suffocation, Revocation, and The Faceless, and has annihilated crowds at the New England Metal and Hardcore Festival and RPM Fest. Known for their high-octane live performances, the band’s energy and command leave audiences with no choice but to headbang furiously.
Set to release on February 7, 2025, through Skepsis Recordings, Crowned in Corpses is a ferocious musical declaration: eight tracks of devastating power and haunting warnings of the darkness that lies ahead.
PATHOGENIC is:
Jake Burns - vocals
Chris Gardino - guitars
Justin Licht - guitars
Dan Leahy - bass
Tyler Montaquila - drums
https://www.facebook.com/pathogenicmetal
Label: Fighter Records
Release Date: December 3rd 2024
Genre: Heavy Metal
For fans of: Queensrÿche | Judas Priest | Vicious Rumors | Solitude Aeternus
It’s time to head back to the forge, to the place where it all began, where the smith first brought the hammer down upon the anvil, tempering the British steel that would become Forged In Black! It’s time to celebrate 15 years of real heavy metal, 15 years of indefatigable spirit and musical power! It’s time to reach back into the past and draw the earliest creations of Forged In Black from the cold ashes and thrust them back into the fire, reinvigorating the hellion screams and contagious riff attacks! It’s time for Forged In Black to be born again!
It was 2009 when the first line-up of Forged In Black was assembled, originally under the name Merciless Fail – a moniker that was soon abandoned as the sheer strength of the young band’s material became apparent. After relentless work in the rehearsal room and on the stage, by 2013 the rebranded Forged In Black were ready to record their debut, self-titled album – and it is that monumental piece of history that has now been remastered and expanded, adorned in rejuvenated artwork and unleashed again in celebration of fifteen years at the forge! Over the decade and a half of their existence Forged In Black have performed at Bloodstock Open Air and Hammerfest, graced the stage of the legendary Camden Underworld with the likes of Diemonds and metal legends Demon; they have worked with top producers like Chris Tsangarides (Thin Lizzy, Judas Priest, Black Sabbath etc) and Romesh Dodangoda (Motörhead, Bring Me The Horizon, Bullet For My Valentine etc) and had their recorded works lavished in praise by major magazines such as Zero Tolerance and Powerplay. What better way to mark their achievements than with a powerful new version of the album that started it all? Songs like the eponymous anthem ‘Forged In Black’ itself and the epic ‘Accusations Of The Innocent’ remain important elements of the Forged live show to this day, absolute fan favourites that now sound better than ever with the muscular remastering work of Marcus Stock (Alcest, Green Carnation, Marché Funebre etc). The album’s tracklisting has also been expanded with the addition of two early EP title tracks, ‘The Tide’ and ‘The Exodus’ from 2013 and 2014 respectively; both prime slices of Forged In Black metal, these forgotten classics now have the platform they have always deserved – remastered and heavier than ever!
The original Forged In Black album artwork has been reimagined in vibrant fashion by the band’s guitarist Andy Songhurst, an acclaimed professional tattoo artist in his life away from the forge. The elements of the image will be instantly familiar to longstanding fans of the original album, but the style and approach make the cover fresh and impactful, ablaze with new life and colour - just like the songs it accompanies. Forged In Black Remastered MMXXIV will be released on December 3rd by Fighter Records, on CD and digital formats – and the hammer will land with a force unparalleled, a might like never before!
Line-up:
Chris Stoz Storozynski - Lead Vocals
Andy Songhurst - Lead And Rhythm Guitars
Kieron Rochester - Bass and Vocals
Tim Chandler - Lead And Rhythm Guitars
Oliver Gill – Drums
Featured on the original recordings:
Kev Rochester – Drums
Rob Chaplin – Guitars
http://www.fighter-records.com/
https://www.facebook.com/fighter.records
http://www.forgedinblack.com/
https://www.facebook.com/forgedinblacks
The album is a synthesis of avant-garde metal and comedic audio drama. Gobischkevrot recounts the story of a beleaguered clan of goblins seeking mystical power in a desperate struggle for survival in a human-dominated world.
A concept album in the truest sense, Gobischkevrot blends intense folk-inspired metal with spoken-word narration from the Goblin RaidBoss known as Skraptif.
With over 20 releases under their belt, GOBLIN HOVEL fully embraces their metal influences with Gobischkevrot; a natural progression from 2022’s Whatever Keeps the Light On.
Track
listing:
1. Ambush
2. The Cave
3. Gobischkevrot
4. The Plan
5. Voyage of the Grogswiller
6. The Stowaway
7. Borokol pt. II
8. Don't Eat The Mushrooms
9. Dialogue with a Mountain
10. Moon's Fist
11. The Night Man Learned to Fear the Mountain
12. Crineiga
Gobischkevrot was recorded, mixed and mastered at Blackwell Sound with additional recording at Nektarkin Studios throughout 2024. The lyrics and script were written by the Nameless Goblin. Music was composed and arranged by the collective known as GOBLIN HOVEL. Cover art and Character Sheets by Alexios Ciancio @cianciographics. Back cover art and Layout by Eva Zarich. Band Photography by Fursy.
This album is a companion/expansion to March of the Goblins by Tha Goblvnz March. Listen here, and dive into the gobbish extended universe! https://thagoblvnzmarch.bandcamp.com/
GOBLIN HOVEL is a collective of musicians and artists formed in Meadville, PA in 2010 and currently based in Buffalo/Rochester, NY. Though primarily influenced by heavy metal, the band takes cues from various musical and folk traditions from around the world to create an intense avant-garde soundscape reflective of humanity’s chaotic and often contradictory nature. Lyrically, the band focuses on the universal human experience filtered through the lens of history, folklore, and esoterica.
GOBLIN HOVEL 2024 is:
The Nameless Goblin: bass, vocals, throat singing, Fx, guitar on track 11, voice of Skraptif
Damn Barbarian: Lead Vocals, voice of Ghirrul
Rawbeard: Guitars, recording, vocals, voice of Baalkryth and Borokol
Petuh: Banjos, Mandolin, vocals, voice of Nerlhein
Son G: Drums, rattles, electronics, keyboards, voice of Human Guard
Guest Appearances:
Mickey: vocals/voice of the Pixie
Squee Key Fromage: voice of Human Guard
Tom Gerwitz: recording, throat singing on track 11, mixing, mastering, samples, vocals
Alexios Ciancio: voice of Goblvnz the mountain, additional composer on track 9.
www.facebook.com/GoblinHovel
HELLTRAIN releases debut album “ROUTE 666” on vinyl for 20 year anniversary .Swedish Helltrain was founded in 2002 by Pierre Törnkvist on vocals & bass (Everdawn, Scheitan, Devils Force), Oscar Karlsson on drums (Raised Fist, Defleshed, Gates of Ishtar) & Patrik Törnkvist on guitar (The Moaning, Everdawn, Battlelust). The trio recorded a demo with three songs and quickly gained attention for their original sound where a mix where previous musical experiences in heavier genres such as death, thrash & black metal meet arrangements and sound from rock n roll & punk. Their demo was infact only sent in to one record company, namely Nuclear Blast who chose to contract Helltrain immediately.
The debut album "Route 666" was recorded in the hometown of Luleå and
later mixed in Studio Dug Out by Daniel Bergstrand, known from productions
with In Flames, Soilwork, Meshuggah & Behemoth. The album was released
on CD in 2004 by Nuclear Blast in Europe and has since been licensed 3 times in
the USA, Poland and Russia. For the US release, Pierre in the band was
personally called up on the phone by vocalist Jimmy Pop of Bloodhound Gang, who
stumbled across Helltrain on the now retired music site MySpace. Jimmy Pop
then released the record through his label, the Jimmy Franks Recording
Company and practically this meant that Universal Music released and
distributed in the US.
The title track "Route 666" appeared on Bam Margera's (Jackass) own TV series "Viva La Bands" and also on a smaller compilation album released by MTV with only 4 bands: Helltrain, HIM, Rammstein & Bloodhound Gang.
Now to celebrate that it is 20 years since "Route 666" was released, the record is finally being released on vinyl for the first time by label Discouraged Records (Umeå, Sweden) in a very limited edition of 300 copies.
Pre-order starts today november 22 and it set for release on december 6th.
Helltrain discography
2004 “Route 666” (CD album/Nuclear Blast(EU) & Irond Records(RUS))
2006 “Route 666” (CD album/Jimmy Franks Recording Company(USA))
2008 “Rock n roll devil” (CD album/Universal Music)
2009 “Route 666” (CD album/Metal Mind(POL))
2012 “Death is coming” (CD album/TPL Records)
2018 “Wolfnight” (digital single/own release)
2018 “On your knees” (digital single/own release)
2021 “Alive” (digital ep, own release)
2023 “Mischief” (digital single, own release)
2024 "Route 666" (LP album/Discouraged Records)
Helltrain Line Up 2024:
Pierre Törnkvist: Vocals
Patrik Törnkvist: Guitar
Mikael Sandorf: Guitar (Gates of Ishtar, Duskfall, ex-Deathbound)
Markus Parkkila: Bass (Devils Force, Gates of Ishtar)
Fredrik Andersson: Drums (Gates of Ishtar, ex-Duskfall)
https://www.discouragedrecords.com
https://www.facebook.com/DiscouragedRecords
https://www.helltrain.net
https://www.facebook.com/helltrainofficial
Just one month to "PATH TO OBLIVION" release date and EPITAPH unveil a second song from their highly ambitious new work due out on My Kingdom Music on December 20th.
The song's title is "Voices Behind The Wall" and it's inspired to "The dreams in the witch house" a tale by H.P. Lovecraft and has lyrics written by Jessica Carola Ragone.
A very suggestive lyric video, created by Tiago Silva, is available at https://youtu.be/IPinnA_raKw
"Path To Oblivion" LP/CD/tape/bundle could be pre-ordered at https://shorturl.at/RtoNK
First work to have Ricky Dal Pane (singer of the band Witchwood) behind the microphone, this is definitively an album for fans of Candlemass, Pentagram, Solstice, Solitude Aeturnus, Black Sabbath, Trouble.
The journey towards the oblivion has begun and Doom Metal, Progressive and Esotericism are the coordinates.
DOOM ON!!!
Line-up: Mauro Tollini: drums; Nicola Murari: bass; Lorenzo Loatelli: guitars; Ricky Dal Pane: vocals
Style: Epic Doom Metal with elements of classic Heavy Metal and Progressive
Similar artists: Candlemass, Pentagram, Solstice, Solitude Aeturnus, Black Sabbath, Trouble
Cover artwork created by Luciana Nedelea and tracklist:
1. Path To Oblivion
2. Embraced By Worms
3. Condemned To Flesh
4. Nameless Demon
5. She's Reborn In Blasphemy
6. Voices Behind The Wall
7. Kingdom Of Slumber
8. Fall From Grace
https://linktr.ee/mykingdommusic
https://www.facebook.com/epitaph.doom
Italian
black metal outfit ARDEAT unleashes their ferocious
new single, "IGNIS FATUM," today via Wormholedeath. The
track is taken from the band's upcoming album "APOTHEOSIS",
due for release on 20 December 2024.
"Ignis Fatum" merges mythology and existential themes, depicting a journey through destruction and rebirth. References to Danae's tower and Dionysian chaos evoke the inevitability of fate and divine wrath. Both destructive and purifying, fire consumes the emptiness of existence, while commands to "Rise, Dominate, Dance, Rule" reflect a triumphant rebirth. The song channels mythic cycles of death and renewal, culminating in an ascent toward immortality as the soul transcends chaos and marches to the stars.
"Ignis Fatum" is available on all digital platforms. Listen here: https://orcd.co/ignisfatum
Ardeat is a black metal band from Brescia, Italy, formed in 2021 by Enrico Pinelli, Julian Polonioli, Riccardo Cremaschini, and Andrea Salvagni. After releasing a cover of Franco Battiato's Atlantide, guitarist Cristian della Noce joined, and they recorded their debut EP, Exitivm, featuring a 20-minute song in two acts. Ardeat has performed with notable Italian metal acts like Mortuary Drape and Opera IX, blending black metal, early death metal, and NWOBHM influences, inspired by bands such as Dissection and Mgla.
Prepare for "Apotheosis" to arrive on December 20th, 2024. In the meantime, ignite your soul with the burning fury of "Ignis Fatum."
www.facebook.com/Ardeatbandofficial
Ritual Fog are one of the most exciting new death metal bands from the US with their blend of death and thrash metal with some heaving, stomping slow parts thrown in. Toilet ov Hell premiered an electrifying new track at https://toiletovhell.com/exclusive-track-premiere-ritual-fogs-nocturnal-suffering/
Excerpt - "To keep things fresher than wet green ooze irradiating your rotting cemetery, Ritual Fog brings together OSDM, thrash, and just a hint of whatever it is Autolith is doing, delivering a balanced, vicious, pitboss-approved record."
RITUAL FOG - “BUT MERELY FLESH”
For
fans of
: Morgoth, Asphyx, Skeletal Remains, Laceration, Malevolent Creation, Death, Leper
Colony
Ritual Fog have masterfully infused thrash influences in their old school death metal sound in a way that the music becomes far more acerbic and gritty, so much so that even when they slow down during their doomier moments, it sounds incredibly scathing and vile. Their riffs seem to have a tendency to press down against the listener and create a burning sensation first in the ears, then in the rest of the body. The hoarse vocals emanating from what can only be a serrated throat add to the grating effect and enhance the nastiness quotient manifold. They seem to have borrowed the right amount of influences to form a cohesive albeit abrasive sound that wreaks havoc no matter what path they decide to tread. As such, they are able to easily traverse blood-smeared pits in both fast paced and thrashy style as well as the ponderous, doom-riddled way, without diminishing the sizzle. This ability to retain the aggression and switch things up at the drop of the hat elevates them above their monotonous old school-sounding peers and gives them an exciting edge. Assimilating and perfecting their sound for their much awaited debut full length, Ritual Fog have created a lurching, ravaging beast and it's hungry and absolutely unstoppable.
Line up
Ian Younkin - Vocals / Guitar
Andrew Hobday - Drums
Spencer Martin - Guitar
Jon Clark - Bass
Artwork by Juanjo Castellano Rosado
Track listing
1. Misticism
2. Desolate Chasm
3. Slimeblade
4. Nocturnal Suffering
5. Demented Procession
6. Fog Sermon
7. Carnal Pain
8. Sentient Chamber
9. But Merely Flesh
Release date - November 29th, 2024
https://www.facebook.com/transcendingobscurityrecords
https://www.facebook.com/ritualfog
Thank you very much! Kunal Choksi Label owner Transcending Obscurity Mumbai, India
BRUTAL RECORDS is proud to announce the signing of ETERNAL RETURNS, blending the sounds of melodic death metal, metalcore, thrash, and groove band from Thane, India! The band is gearing up to release their third 2025 album via Brutal Records - stay tuned!
Founded in 2010 in Thane, Maharashtra, Eternal Returns is a leading name in the Indian metal scene, renowned for its innovative blend of melodic death metal, metalcore, thrash, and groove.
With a sound that is both intense and accessible, the band has carved a unique
niche, combining technical precision with emotional depth. Their music
frequently addresses themes of social issues, political commentary, and personal
introspection, resonating with a diverse audience.
The band members
Harsh Makwana (Guitar/Bass)
Shankul Chavan (Guitar/Production)
Viktor (Drums)
Narendra Patel (Vocals/Lyrics)
Eternal Returns has released two critically acclaimed albums:
Reprieved to Totality
Hunchback Hatred
The latter achieved significant recognition, topping India’s iTunes Metal chart in January 2024. This milestone underscores the band’s impact and appeal within the genre. Further accolades include being named "Band of the Year" in Metal Pedia’s Top 20 Releases of 2023 and a nomination for Best Metal Band at the Radio City Freedom Awards 7, affirming their growing prominence.
Artistic Vision
Eternal Returns seeks to redefine modern metal by blending aggression with accessibility. Their lyrical themes delve into the cyclical nature of life, birth, death, myths, and the quest for liberation—drawing inspiration from Indian philosophy and universal human experiences. This vision positions the band as both innovators and storytellers within the global metal community.
https://linktr.ee/brutalrecords.official
eternalreturns@live.in
https://www.facebook.com/eternalreturns
Metal innovators OWDWYR have released the instrumental edition of their debut album, RECEPTOR. Released one year ago, Receptor was widely praised by the press for setting a new standard for technical death metal.
This anniversary, instrumental edition will allow fans to delve deeper into the intricate arrangements and complex instrumentation that make Receptor such a groundbreaking work.
"While I love LOVE Max's vocals, they have so much girth that they take up quite a frequency range," says Paul Plumeri, the band's primary songwriter and guitarist. "We wanted to choose our most proggy, layered tracks, and do a special instrumental mix and master so people could hear the rich tapestry of counterpoint and varied instrumentation."
The band has shared a visualizer for the EP. This uncut sequence features a live liquid performance by Thomas Condry . Watch the visualizer on https://www.youtube.com/@owdwyr
Order the instrumental edition of Receptor at https://owdwyr.bandcamp.com/album/receptor-instrumental-edition
The EP was mixed by AJ Viana at AJ Viana Productions and mastered by Alan Douches at West West Side Music. It features performances from Kenny Grohowski, Kevin Paradis, Sydney Kjerstad, and the West European Symphony Orchestra.
Track
Listing:
1) Praefatio / The Liminal Carapace
2) Ein
3) Supplicant
4) Reverie
5) Pitchtongue Vesper
6) The Sputtering Torch
OWDWYR is a technical death metal band based in the United States. Their music is a unique blend of extreme metal, jazz, classical, and progressive influences. Their debut album, Receptor, was released to critical acclaim in 2023.
Band Members:
Paul Plumeri Jr. - Guitars, Composition, and Programming
Chris Williams - Bass
Max Lichtman - Vocals and Lyrics
https://www.facebook.com/owdwyr
In a joint statement, XENOS A.D. expressed their excitement about this partnership: "XENOS A.D. is delighted to be a part of My Kingdom Music to release our new album because we already know the great work they did for us in the early years of our career and in the past. "Requiem For The Oppressor" is the result of years of hard work towards creating music that we believe represents the very best of Thrash Metal. My Kingdom Music has been so supportive in the long journey we have gone on to create this album and we’re incredibly excited to be a part of their family and share our music with the world!".
Formed by friends Giuseppe Taormina (guitars), Ignazio Nicastro (voice & bass), Danilo Ficicchia (drums), XENOS A.D. quickly gained recognition in the European Metal scene thanks to their impressive live attitude and performances at some of the greatest festivals in Europe (Wacken Open Air, Agglutination, Into The Grave, Area 53 among others).
Their distinctive blend of lyricism about war and its horrors, combined with their relentless, neck-breaking Thrash, pays homage to the genre's golden age Gods such as Slayer, Megadeth, Kreator, Exodus and Testament as well as some of the melody and progressive tendencies of Metal Church and Death Angel.
Fans of Thrash Metal can rejoice in yet another band flying their Metal flag proudly.
Now all you have to do is experience the raw power of the fury of XENOS A.D.
https://linktr.ee/mykingdommusic
https://www.facebook.com/xenosa.d.thrash
ANTE-INFERNO deliver a malevolent hammer strike with “DEATH’S SOLILOQUY”; harnessing the bestial might of traditional black metal and intricately weaving it with the haunting majesty of the atmospheric sound the band is known for
North Yorkshire, UK; 20 November 2024: UK black metal act Ante-Inferno have unveiled their third album "Death's Soliloquy" via Black Metal Promotion ahead of its release on 22 November 2024 via Vendetta Records.
Listen to “Death’s Soliloquy”: https://youtu.be/KksA8AXdc9c
Pre-save "Death's Soliloquy" on Spotify: https://RecordU.lnk.to/Deaths_Soliloquy
Onism Productions, Matriarch Records and Forbidden Keep Records have also prepared three special edition cassette versions of “Death’s Soliloquy”, which is available to order now and will start shipping next week.
Red tape via Onism Productions
Clear smoke tape via Matriarch Records
Forbidden Keep variant via Forbidden Keep Records
Ante-Inferno are pulling no punches this time around with their third album. Now with a fully established line-up, the four-piece have delivered a malevolent hammer strike to the face of all who thought they would continue to mellow after the success of the atmospheric and otherworldly "Antediluvian Dreamscapes".
The album’s nightmarish cover art (from the masterful mind of Khaos Diktator Design), perfectly sums up the album’s sonic approach. An ode to madness, mental illness, death obsession and unfettered suicidal despair, "Death’s Soliloquy" harnesses the bestial might of traditional black metal and intricately weaves it with the haunting majesty of the atmospheric sound the band is known for, and in doing so takes the listener on an anguished, hysterical descent into the blackened emptiness of the grave.
“The album's theme is death viewed through different lenses and experiences”, the band explains. “A soliloquy is where a character in a play speaks their thoughts aloud, but they're speaking to themselves rather than to the audience. So this is like Death speaking on behalf of those who have died, reliving the final moments of their lives and what led them to that point - because the dead can't speak, but Death was there with every one of them at the end.”
In the run-up to the album's release, the band previously released an artwork video for the opening track “The Cavernous Blackness of Night” and a “Cold. Tenebrous. Evil" music video.
Catch Ante-Inferno on the following dates:
30/11 MANCHESTER, REBELLION (UK) - - Album release show w/ Hulder and others
06/12 BERLIN, DE MORTEM ET DIABOLUM (GER)
07/12 MUNSTER, WINTERMELODEI (GER)
14/12 EINDHOVEN, METAL MEETING (NL)
**More dates to be announced soon.
https://vendetta-records.com/
https://www.facebook.com/ANTEINFERNO/
DYING VICTIMS PRODUCTIONS is proud to present AXETASY’S highly anticipated debut album, WITHERING TIDES, on CD and vinyl LP formats.
Hailing from Stuttgart, Germany’s AXETASY formed in 2020 with influences that belied their young age – namely, the speed metal, thrash, and black metal stalwarts of the ‘80s. Not for nothing is their furious, stubbornly obscure sound stuck there: while you’re busy checking the calendar year, AXETASY have already dragged you into the insane depths of morbid ecstasy!
Now, after a debut and a couple digital singles, AXETASY charge the gates of Hell with their full-length debut, Withering Tides. After the short, scene-setting intro, Withering Tides gallops away into heavy metal heaven with a sound that’s strikingly familiar yet somehow unique – strange magick, indeed! The four youngsters of AXETASY soon prove their mettle with a straightforward rush of just-black-enough speed metal dotted with tasty, atmospheric melodies and technically demanding passages. This is not the usual blackthrash trip; rare is it to find a modern band nailing the etched-in-time, Walls of Jericho-era Helloween sound with this much aplomb. As such, the production of Withering Tides totally befits their fun-yet-fiery, dark-but-not-completely chassis: gleaming and clean where it needs to be, and just dirty enough underneath. Nightmarish mayhem, for sure, and immediately memorable after just one listen…but you’ll surely be possessed by AXETASY to press “play” 666 times!
Swords of steel aloft, AXETASY’s Withering Tides comes heartily recommended for maniacs of labelmates HEXECUTOR and BLACKEVIL as well as former labelmates Sacrifizer, Cruel Force’s more recent work, and Brazil’s Evil Invaders – enter this “Fatal Maze” posthaste!
Line-up:
Johnny „Amon“ Kröner – Vocals, Guitar
Nik „Fetch“ Mangold – Guitar, Backing Vocals
Chris Kröner – Drums
Ben „Jaxxy“ Kruska – Bass, Backing Vocals
From Stuttgart, Germany
Artwork:
Lauren Gornik
Release date:
17th January 2025
Tracklist
1 The Void
2 Withering Tides of Space
3 Fatal Maze
4 Slicing Dreams
5 Beyond all Order
6 Voidcrawler
7 Deadly Witch
8 Axetasy - of Murder
9 Nebulous Nightmares
Release info:
Regular edition on black vinyl, with insert, poster, sticker, postcard and download code.
Special edition on white vinyl, with insert, poster, sticker, postcard download code and patch.
CD edition with sticker, obi
www.dyingvictims.com
https://dyingvictimsproductions.bandcamp.com/
After nearly a decade since the release of full-length debut album, Subversions of the Psyche, the Scottish brutes return with sophomore album, Edifice of Vicissitudes, their first for Willowtip!
Without compromise, stylistic detours or mellowing with age, Edifice of Vicissitudes is a blast-beaten beast of an album and a quintessential example of Brutal Death Metal in its purest form.
Guitarist Joe Fleetwood drives that point home in explaining that, “Edifice of Vicissitudes is the culmination of years of jamming and formulating our ideas into the most brutal and twisted Iniquitous Savagery songs we could make.”
Willowtip Records will release Edifice of Vicissitudes November 22 on CD, vinyl, and digital formats.
Pre-order:
https://iniquitoussavagery.bandcamp.com/album/edifice-of-vicissitudes
https://willowtip.com/bands/details/iniquitous-savagery.aspx
Track
Listing:
1. Casualty of Diabolical Trial
2. Synaptic Cull
3. Choked Before First Breath
4. Omnipotence Negates Self-Affliction
5. Narcotic Exsanguination
6. Lifeblood
7. Drenched in Righteous Offal
8. Bio-Digital Convergence in the Fourth Industrial Age
Credits:
All music and lyrics by Iniquitous Savagery.
Recorded by D.P Johnson and Euan Harrison at Audio Lounge and Full Pelt studios.
Reamping, mixing and mastering by Colin Marston at The Thousand Caves.
Cover art by Giannis Nakos of Remedy Art Design.
Line-up:
Liam McCall - Vocals
Joe Fleetwood - Guitar
Chris Ryan - Bass
Euan Harrison - Drums
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The exclusive premiere of INCINERATION DAY comes courtesy of Mystification Zine, who states the album "leads the listener through the pathos available to an increasingly anthropo-scenic point of view, slowing to a march into fatal irreverence by the end."
Stream Incineration Day at https://mystificationzine.com/2024/11/20/an-early-stream-of-thunraz-incineration-day-lp-2024-premiere/
Incineration Day is due out on November 22. The album is a collaborative effort between Estonia-based musician Madis Jalakas and US-based drummer Sean Rehmer (Dejecter). Order the album at https://thunraz.bandcamp.com/album/incineration-day
Guitarist/vocalist Madis Jalakas spoke with Decibel Magazine about the project's background, evolution, and what the future holds for THUNRAZ. Read the interview here. https://www.decibelmagazine.com/2024/11/19/interview-thunrazs-madis-jalakas-brings-the-baltic-gloom-via-incineration-day/
Tracklisting:
1) Tyrant
2) Compactor
3) Fragile Automata
4) Incinerator
5) The Day After
6) Eastern Promises
7) Spiritual Self-Surgery
Vocals, guitars & production for Incineration Day were done by Madis Jalakas in Tallinn, Estonia. Drums were recorded by Sean Rehmer at Storm Crow Studio in Kansas City, Missouri.
An experimental death metal project headed by Madis Jalakas, THUNRAZ (thunder in Proto-Germanic) seeks to align itself with primal forces in order to break through personal, philosophical, and musical barriers. Most of the time a solo effort, other times with the aid of different musicians, THUNRAZ has released five uncompromising records since 2018. Incineration Day is the first to feature Kansas City-based drummer Sean Rehmer.
THUNRAZ is:
Madis Jalakas - guitar/vocals
Sean Rehmer - drums
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With minds towards the future and souls rooted in the history of rock, TIME RIFT is the rock ‘n’ roll time machine the world needs. Formed by Justin Kaye in 2014, with various lineups through the years, the band currently counts in its roster Terrica Catwood on drums (circa 2017) and Domino Monet on vocals (circa 2023). That doomed year of 2020 saw the DYING VICTIMS release of their debut album, Eternal Rock, and after the world re-opened, a plethora of dynamite shows in the American Northwest helped them hone their craft further.
Fast forward to today, and TIME RIFT is poised to kill. Witness their second album, In Flight. Taking influence from not just the greats of Motörhead, Led Zeppelin, The MC5, and Scorpions, but also stalwart singers such as Sinéad O'Connor, Grace Slick, and Doro Pesch, TIME RIFT deftly blend the power of heavy metal with the groove of rock. In Flight sounds so old and fresh simultaneously, you’ll continually be checking your calendar for which year it is – in either direction – throughout the album’s punchy & powerful 31-minute duration. The arrival of Domino Monet as frontwoman is momentous, as her tough-yet-tender vocals give the band an entirely new dynamic: a swirling cauldron of emotive mid-‘70s hard rock and early ‘80s metal, lean and mean and minimalist but BIGGER than ever. Be warned - TIME RIFT is In Flight!
Line-up:
Domino Monet - vocals
Terrica Catwood - drums
Justin Kaye - guitars, bass
From Portland, USA
Artwork:
Hickory Mertsching
Release date:
17th January 2025
Tracklist
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Label: Rottweiler RecordsRelease Date: January 18th 2025
Rottweiler Records have proudly announced a new addition to their ever growing roster of diverse extreme metal. Southern California based modern thrash force, Death Protocol are the latest addition to the Rottweiler ranks and they are aiming to release their first album, Demonic Onslaught, this summer. However, before they set to work with producer Adam Castro of Classic Disaster on that neck-breaking enterprise, the band, formed by vocalist/lyricist David Priest and guitarist David Estrada, will be unleashing a new single - 'Times Change Truth Does Not'. Armed with massive crunching riffs, ironclad power, killer choruses, infectious hooks and some superb lead guitar work from recent recruit Nicholas Pelamati, 'Times Change Truth Does Not' is an absolute wrecking ball of thrash metal domination!
The song will be aired first, exclusively, on The Metal Priest Show on The Metal Onslaught radio show this Saturday, January 18th from 9PM PST and then go live on the Death Protocol bandcamp page.
Embrace the full force of 'Times Change Truth Does Not' and be ready for the Demonic Onslaught this summer!
Current Line up:
David Priest - Vocals
David Estrada - Guitars
Nicholas Pelamati - Lead Guitars
https://www.rottweilerrecords.com/
https://www.facebook.com/DeathProtocol
Long-running and critically acclaimed melodic/progressive death metal project, DESSIDERIUM, enters a new chapter with their forthcoming release for Willowtip Records, its first for the label. New album Keys to the Palace will be released on CD, double-vinyl gatefold LP, and digital formats on March 17.
The album's first single, "DOVER HENDRIX," is streaming now at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nHaHZN1NHkU. The song is also available on all the usual digital platforms, including Bandcamp, Spotify, Apple Music, and Deezer.
Sole member and founder, Alex Haddad, shared his thoughts about Keys to the Palace: "This album was ten plus years in the making. A lot of the material here actually precedes that of the two previous releases. Completing this record means giving closure to this era of Dessiderium that has spanned across my twenties, and I see it as a well suited final chapter to this period. The two previous albums, Shadow Burn and Aria, provided no happy ending. They were both about defeat in their own way. Keys to the Palace reaches for triumph. This is an album about time travel that explores the polarity between past and future, innocence and disillusion, faith and despair, and adolescence and adulthood."
Pre-order:https://bit.ly/keys-willowtip
https://bit.ly/keys-bandcamp
Track Listing:
1. In The Midst Of May
2. Dover Hendrix
3. Pollen For The Bees
4. A Dream That Wants Me Dead
5. Magenta
6. Keys To The Palace
Credits:
All music and words written by Alex Haddad.
Produced by Alex Haddad.
Guitars, bass, vocals, keyboard, and orchestrations/synthesizers by Alex Haddad.
Drum programming by Brody Smith.
Piano solos on "Dover Hendrix" and "Pollen For The Bees" performed by Thomas Leroy Meier.
Mixed and mastered by Mendel Bij De Leij.
Artwork by Adam Burke (Nightjar Illustration).
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In "Emptiness," the band takes a brutal yet introspective dive into the emotional void, tackling themes of isolation, despair, and the deep human longing for connection. With a raw and aggressive sound that pushes the limits of thrash and death metal, the track exposes the psychological burden of searching for meaning when faced with life's stark emptiness.
The band stated: "Hollowness welcomed inside. This emptiness swallowed by. Fulfilling that emptiness. To find myself in you...This is the solution. This is the Way Out. Emptiness is the second video from our album, which will be released on April 17th. A song about emptiness, being lost, giving up, and finding a way out."
The music video for "Emptiness" was filmed and edited by András Székely, while the album Where Death Hunts was recorded, mixed, and mastered by István Simon at No Silence Studio in Hungary.
Stay tuned for more updates from ATROX TRAUMA as they continue to dominate the metal scene with their unrelenting sound.
Atrox Trauma was founded in 2008 in Hungary. Their goal, according to the music genre, was clear from the beginning: thrash metal with death metal influences. The band recorded 2 EPs during its earlier years besides performing on live gigs. The band's strength increased in 2019, and they have been spinning at an unstoppable speed since then. It gave a series of concerts in its motherland and countries in the neighborhood. The band creates a huge listener experience with its tight, intense, fast, and face-tearing music.
In 2022 they released their first LP called 'On The Line Of Nothing And Something' by the Italian label WormHoleDeath.The listener can experience everything from intense immersion to melodic thrash metal. Four music videos provide visual support for the fan-approachable experience.
By the end of 2024, they took the stage in many countries, performing in tours and festivals, and recorded their second LP ”Where Death Hunts”.
Line up:
Imre Török – Vocal, guitar
András Székely – Lead guitar
Gyula Tábori – Bass guitar
Gergely Győri - Drums
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Stream it now at: https://openkasket.bandcamp.com/track/internal-threat-feat-terminal-nation
A crushing slab of death metal, Trials of Failure, Open Kasket's debut full-length album, will be released February 7 on digital and cassette formats via Barbaric Brutality Records.
Pre-order: https://openkasket.bandcamp.com/album/trials-of-failure
Thematically, Trials of Failure revolves around self deprecation and full criticism of one's self. Sonically, the album is a demolition demonstration of caustic riffing and relentless pummeling. Add guest vocal spots on "Internal Threat" (Stan Liszewski of Terminal Nation), "Chain Whip" (Bryson Sherick of Backbiter), and "Chemical Death" (Jackson Edwards of Zashed), and the package is complete. Subtly is anathema. Force is paramount.
Track Listing:1. Ersatz (Sine Die)
2. No Value
3. Internal Threat (feat. Terminal Nation)
4. Bruised Sprainstein
5. Should
6. Putrid Existence
7. Defective
8. Chain Whip (feat. Backbiter)
9. Chemical Death (feat. Zashed)
10. Ripped Up
Credits:
Drums engineered at Wolfman Studios.
Mixed/Mastered/Reamped by Conor Haines at Corruption Studios.
Line-Up:
Fox Stillman - Vocals
Jacob Stillman - Guitar
Ethan Graham - Guitar
Jake Rasch - Bass/Vocals
Ryan Thibault - Drums
Bio:
Open Kasket is a Beatdown Death Metal band straight from Little Rock, AR. Formed in 2022, the band’s sound revolves around slamming riffs, groovy drums, and monstrous bass. These components together create the all out violent sound that the band delivers.
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GRAVESLAVE, a ferocious entity in
the Midwest metal scene since their formation in 2014, has built a reputation
for their relentless speed, intricate songwriting, and visually striking music
videos. Their powerful performances have captivated audiences from their early
days, with a catalog that continues to evolve. Notable for their intense live
shows, they’ve shared the stage with top-tier acts such as Origin, Rings of
Saturn, Abigail Williams, and Unearth, and embarked on successful tours across
the U.S. and Europe. Their 2018 EU tour with Origin and Rings of Saturn helped
cement their reputation in the global metal scene, and their 2021 album *No
Center* was met with critical acclaim, earning praise for its bold, complex
approach. The band’s sound blends blackened, progressive death metal with technical precision, a fusion that’s gained recognition in outlets like *No Clean Singing*, *Decibel Magazine*, and *New Noise Magazine*. In 2024, Graveslave released the first of two companion EPs, *RELINQUISH, LIFE*, accompanied by the intense single "STRETCHED UNTIL WE BLEED," which was lauded for its chaotic energy and remarkable technical execution. With each release, Graveslave continues to refine and expand their signature sound, pushing boundaries while staying true to their aggressive roots.
Video Link to GraveSlave - Cling to Dust : https://youtu.be/xwV91Vzbq8s
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The third single is Rihanna cover 'Unfaithful' and this track also features Karisma on vocals.
Watch Unfaithful video: https://youtu.be/gdX5VsLCrVM
Vocalist Paavo Laapotti comments:
”I've always loved making cover songs and especially when you do a metal cover of a pop song. I heard this song when I was younger and the melody got stuck in my head. This song is very suitable as a melodeath cover and I got the vision for it pretty quickly. We also got a very talented singer Sonja Lindberg to do a feature for this track. I met her while filming The Voice Of Finland program. She did an excellent job and I really like her unique sound a lot.”
Listen to 'Unfaithful'' on streaming services: https://push.fm/fl/defiled-serenity-unfaithfulTrack list:
1. Alkutaival (feat. Juha Tapio)
2. Voices from the Void
3. Exiled to Infinity
4. Death
5. Mortal
6. Within the Slumber of the Mind
7. Through the Chaos
8. Your Worst Enemy
9. Tears of Black
10. Unfaithful (Rihanna cover) (feat. Karisma)
• Recorded & mixed by Lauri Seppälä
• Mastered by Juho Räihä / SoundSpiral Audio
Album cover by Nikos Stavridakis / VisionBlack
Biography:
Defiled Serenity is a melodic death metal band from Loimaa, Finland. It was founded by the vocalist and Before The Dawn frontman Paavo Laapotti in 2021. The band’s music is for the fans of old In Flames, Amorphis, Amon Amarth, Dark Tranquillity etc. Their sound relies heavily on the 90's melodeath sound, but with modern twists. The songs are filled with low growls, chunky guitars, beautiful melodies and tight rhythm sections.
They released their first stand-alone single ”Voices from the Void” in 2022 and it has reached over 25,000 streams on Spotify alone. Since then, the band has been writing new material and now it's time to unleash their long-awaited debut album!
Listen to the first single 'Your Worst Enemy' on streaming : https://push.fm/fl/defiled-serenity-your-worst-enemy
Listen to the second single 'Exiled to Infinity'' on streaming services: https://push.fm/fl/defiled-serenity-exiled
Line-up:
Paavo Laapotti - Vocals
Jarkko Mäkelä - Lead guitar
Lauri Seppälä - Rhythm Guitar
Mikko Sormunen - Bass
Arttu Airo - Drums
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Label: Ardua MusicRelease Date: February 7th 2025
Genre: Melodic Doom/Death Metal
For fans of: Paradise Lost | My Dying Bride | Shape Of Despair | Officium Triste
He stands upon the shore of a turbulent winter sea, snow drifting about his feet upon the dull, wet sand. A chill wind blows in across the colourless waves that reflect the colourless sky above, cutting through his thin shirt and carelessly unbuttoned coat that hangs uselessly from one shoulder. It bites at his skin with teeth like needles of ice, but he has no sense of feeling within or without. His empty eyes stare at the storm-tossed waters and he wonders if there is comfort to be found there, in the deep, dark places, hidden from the sun. A peace without end…
After years lost in the silence, far from sight though never far from memory, Inborn Suffering have returned. The kings of Parisian melodic, majestic doom death have emerged from the dust and shadows with a gargantuan new album of heart rending emotion…and while some unexpected returns bring with them only tarnished dreams and faded treasure, Pale Grey Monochrome adorns the Inborn Suffering legacy in sombre gravitas and shades of dusk and gold. As the foreboding ‘Wounding’ falls desolate into the arms of ‘From Lowering Tides’ sadness imbues every lamenting note. As an unkind world bows the shoulders beneath the weight of tragedy, this song swallows you into its darkness, sharing its bitter tears and shattered dreams. ‘Pale Grey Monochrome’ follows with a richly textured guitar riff, before the incredible heft of the first drum beat drives the air from your lungs, like a moment of terrible realisation. Exquisitely paced this wonderful title track leads you on, across vast wastes to the incomparable ‘Tales From An Empty Shell’ – searingly beautiful, this is an absolute masterclass in the melancholy arts of doom. Loss, despair, fear and hope all embrace the listener as they travel on to the sublime fragility and sweeping magnificence of album closer, ‘Drawing Circles’…and there could be no better way to end this incredible work of emotive metal. Pale Grey Monochrome is more than a triumphant return, it is an album that will take you beneath its wings, leaving you breathless and stunned.
Now with the backing of Ardua Music, home to many of the greatest doom death bands around, Inborn Suffering will unveil the sorrow filled tour de force of Pale Grey Monochrome on February 7th. Mixed and mastered with the deftest of touches by Déhà of Opus Magnum Studio (Abduction, Deadspace, Wolvennest etc) and adorned in the powerful artwork of Franck Besançon (Maveth, Solemn Lament, Silent Hill: Townfall etc), Pale Grey Monochrome has been carefully curated by Inborn Suffering and the results are remarkable. In February Ardua music will also reissue Inborn Suffering's two revered early albums, Wordless Hope and Regression To Nothingness – the year ahead looks bleak indeed…
Line-up:
Laurent Chaulet - Vocals/Guitars
Emmanuel Ribeiro - Bass
Stéphane Peudupin - Guitar
Thomas Rugolino - Drums
https://www.arduamusic.com
https://www.facebook.com/inbornsufferingdoom/
Death-thrash
metal rising force FINAL SIEGE is thrilled to unveil the lyric
video for their ferocious single "PRIMORDIAL COMBAT". Taken
from the band's album NUCLEAR DOOM STATE (out via
Wormholedeath), this track delivers a visceral gut punch of raw power,
primal energy, and unrelenting aggression."Primordial Combat" is a brutal, aggressive track that channels raw and primal emotions. It captures the savage spirit of ancient survival while rebelling against modern systems of control. Prepare for an intense dive into the dark side of human instinct.
Formed in 2018, Final Siege began as a spark of creative energy when Gil Vives, Randy Reiser, and Amir Jairazbhoy shared their musical vision over beers in New York City. Following the release of their debut album March to Your Grave in 2021 and lineup evolutions, the band forged their current powerhouse roster in 2023:
Gil Anthony Vives – Lead Vocals/Guitar
Rob Maldonado – Guitar
George Garcia – Bass
Ameer "The Beheader" Aljallad – Drums
Known for their unflinching themes of rebellion, war, and the toll of modern chaos, Final Siege has shared stages with legends like Suffocation, Atheist, and Warbringer, proving their place in the metal arena.
This full-length album is a sonic apocalypse, blending Death, Thrash, and Groove metal to create a relentless, headbanging experience. Primordial Combat is just one example of the rage-fueled energy fans can expect from the record.
Stream Nuclear Doom State album here: https://orcd.co/nucleardoomstate
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PATHOGENIC vocalist Jake Burns comments on the song:
“Lyrically, 'Crowned in Corpses' forces an acknowledgment of the bloodlust and brutality that drive wars of conquest. The opening command to “spill the blood of your enemies” is presented without justification, setting the tone for a song that makes no attempt to explain or rationalize the violence it depicts. This deliberate absence underscores the role of media and political narratives in making such conflicts more palatable. Wars of conquest spread unimaginable misery, and no matter the pretext, the conqueror wears a crown paid for with the blood and suffering of others."
The premiere for "Crowned in Corpses" comes via Decibel Magazine. Stream the video now at https://www.decibelmagazine.com/2025/01/16/video-premiere-pathogenic-crowned-in-corpses/
Skepsis Recordings will release Crowned in Corpses on February 7, 2025. Pre-order the album now at www.skepsisrecordings.com.
In support of the album, PATHOGENIC will hit the road with technical metal band Leylines (members of Through the Eyes of the Dead and ex-The Contortionist). The tour kicks off March 1 in Nashville. Dates are as follows.
3/1 - DRKMTTR - Nashville, TN
3/2 - Culture Shock - Atlanta, GA
3/3 - The Milestone - Charlotte, NC
3/4 - Chapel of Bones - Raleigh, NC
3/5 - The Metro - Baltimore, MD
3/6 - The Nail - Ardmore, PA
3/7 - The Woodshop - Brooklyn, NY
3/8 - The Middle East, Upstairs - Boston, MA
Crowned
in Corpses marks the band's first full-length release in over half a
decade, promising a bold evolution of their signature brand of progressive tech
death, while retaining the intensity that has defined the band for years.The album was produced by Raymond Marte (Moon Tooth), Anthony Lopardo (Loss Becomes), and ourselves. Raymond Marte mixed and mastered the record. Crowned in Corpses music video was shot by Nick Court of Killing It Entertainment.
Out of Boston’s depths emerges PATHOGENIC, a force unshackled from hiatus and reborn with Crowned in Corpses. Over 42 punishing minutes, this progressive death metal quintet weaves together labyrinthine riffs, relentless rhythms, and chilling visions of a decaying world.
In 2022, the band’s resurgence was ignited when original vocalist Jake Burns and new drummer Tyler Montaquila joined forces with guitarists Chris Gardino, Justin Licht, and bassist Dan Leahy. Together, they’ve forged a sound that is ferocious, intricate, and unapologetically heavy — delivering metal that demands to be heard.
PATHOGENIC has shared stages with legends like Suffocation, Revocation, and The Faceless, and has annihilated crowds at the New England Metal and Hardcore Festival and RPM Fest. Known for their high-octane live performances, the band’s energy and command leave audiences with no choice but to headbang furiously.
Set to release on February 7, 2025, through Skepsis Recordings, Crowned in Corpses is a ferocious musical declaration: eight tracks of devastating power and haunting warnings of the darkness that lies ahead.
PATHOGENIC is:
Jake Burns - vocals
Chris Gardino - guitars
Justin Licht - guitars
Dan Leahy - bass
Tyler Montaquila - drums
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Label: Xtreem MusicRelease Date: February 18th 2025
Genre: Death Metal
For fans of: Deicide | Nile | Behemoth | Hate Eternal
They dance upon their strings, limbs convulsing as I drum my fingers upon the charred arms of my throne. My words of poisoned honey slip into their ears, caressing their hearts with promises of wealth, fame and adoration…and there is no price they will not pay, no one they will not offer up upon my altar. I have conquered them with whispers and they have laid the bones of their loved ones at my feet. They have lit the fires of their immolation and scream for acceptance and recognition even as they burn. What a race of empty vessels, vacuous fools all ripe for the harvest...
Infamous Belgian death metal force, Fractured Insanity, celebrated their 20th anniversary of musical devastation this year - and marked that milestone by completing work on their incredible fifth album, Age Of Manipulation. This act of sonic warfare is a stunning display of brutality and creativity, an accomplished collection that clearly demonstrates all the experience that Fractured Insanity have accumulated over the last two decades. Beginning with the slow burn build and then explosive attack of ‘Exaltation Of A Fallen Glory’, with its headbanging death march of a chorus, Age Of Manipulation then proceeds to transmute into ever more powerful and formidable forms. ‘Divide And Conquer’ possesses a teeth-grinding intensity that threatens to peel the skin from your face with its remorseless velocity and neck-breaking gear changes, ‘The Hangman’s Chair’ is steeped in horror and propelled by some breathtaking drumming, while the album’s title track crushes you beneath the sheer weight of the guitars, like a monstrous behemoth striding through the broken bodies of the fallen. This album is shrouded in sinister atmosphere and wickedly inventive, with bewildering moments and shocking twists, yet it remains deeply rooted in the cold soil of classic death metal. There is no weak moment, no let up in the sheer obliterating magnificence as the highlights just keep coming – from the nightmarish splendour of ‘Slumber In The Deep’ with its gargantuan vocal performance and towering riffs, to the devastating masterstroke of soul-crushing death metal that is album climax, ‘We All Die In The End’.
Mixed and mastered at the renowned Hertz Studio in Poland, to whom the likes of Hour Of Penance, Vomit The Soul and Vader have also entrusted their albums, Age Of Manipulation sounds sharp and vicious, with a clarity that highlights the fantastic individual performances on display and the metallic muscle to knock you back in your seat. With a new deal signed with Xtreem Music, the label that released Fractured Insanity’s classic ‘Mass Awakeless’ and ‘Manmade Hell’ albums, Age Of Manipulation will be unleashed on February 18th on CD and digital formats. Prepare to fall to your broken knees before the might of death metal supremacy!
Line-up:
Stefan Van Bael - Vocals/Bass
Jeroen Buysse - Guitar
Dieter Daems - Guitar
Ignace “Hammerman” Verstraete - Drums
https://www.xtreemmusic.com/
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You probably won't see a lot of labels starting the year off with one of their most inaccessible releases, but that's how we roll. The debut album of Hierarchies, from members of Acausal Intrusion and Dwelling Below, will make your head spin. It's 'ultra dissonant' death metal as Angry Metal Guy writer put it in his review. And it's really good too if you're into this kind of thing. Now that it's streaming in full, it's time for you all to get a free lobotomy session.
HIERARCHIES - “SELF-TITLED”
For
fans of
- Acausal Intrusion, Dwelling Below, Pyrrhon, Evilyn, Chaos Motion, Wormed, Plague
Rider Line up
Nicholas Turner (Dwelling Below, Acausal Intrusion) - Guitar
Anthony Wheeler (Dwelling Below, Hollowed Idols) - Bass
Jared Moran (Dwelling Below, Acausal Intrusion) - Drums and vocals
Mixed by Nick Turner at Malevolent Sound Studios
Mastered by Will Killingsworth at Dead Air Studios
Artwork by Belial NecroArts
Members of Acausal Intrusion and Dwelling Below conspire amongst themselves to create dissonant/technical death metal that pushes the limits of reality. With music being this intricate, strangely intuitive and visceral, it blurs the point where the magnification of their music ends and the imagination takes over. It's a dark, murky, nightmarish dive into a realm where trajectories from multiple dimensions manifest to intersect and overlap before dissipating, taking different temporal forms. Nothing is permanent in their world; the tunes change every few seconds and so does everything around them - the implications are in real-time and catastrophically mind-melting. It's a downward spiral of your consciousness where the out-of-control thoughts overwhelm and overpower, and take you on a one-way trip to incessant hallucinations and inevitable madness. Innumerable riffs are piled on top of one another first frantically, then slowly to allow for them to be properly seared into memory so that they can haunt you in turns for the rest of your life. Hierarchies have, on only their debut, created a truly frightening album not merely outwardly but one that is also psychologically scarring for the listener, and endlessly fascinating all the same.
Track listing
1. Entity
2. Consecrate Phenomenon
3. Dimension
4. Twilight Tradition
5. Abstract
6. Complexity Parallels
7. Subtraction
8. Vultures
Release date - January 17th, 2024
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US vomit grinders MEPHITIC CORPSE are set to unleash their debut full-length album, SICKNESS ATTRACTS SICKNESS. The album offers 11 tracks of violently brutal grindcore not for the weak of heart!
Sickness Attracts Sickness will be out on Saturday, February 1 on digital and physical formats. Extremely Rotten Productions will release the album to European audiences with Headsplit Records (vinyl, CD and cassette) and 625 Thrashcore (vinyl and CD) releasing the album in the US.
Track
listing:1) Obsessive Compulsive Dismemberment
2) Blistering Red Corpse Under Max Thermostat
3) Grisly Vomit on Self
4) Screwgun my Spleen
5) Intrusive Thoughts Lead to Impatient Butchering
6) Heart in Tinfoil
7) Teething on Clots
8) Painless
9) Rectal Bugs
10) Digested from Both Ends
11) Gutpuked Maggot Treatment
The band is set to hit the road next month alongside extreme death metal outfit UNDERGANG as part of the North American Regurgitation tour. Dates are as follows:
2/7 - Austin, TX @ Valhalla
2/8 - Dallas, TX @ Double Wide
2/9 - Tulsa, OK @ Whittier Bar
2/10 - St Louis, MO @ The Sinkhole
2/11 - Milwaukee, WI @ X-Ray Arcade
2/12 - Detroit, MI @ Sanctuary
2/13 - Toronto, ON @ Garrison
2/14 - Ottawa, ON @ Dominion Tavern
2/15 - Montreal, QC @ Piranha Bar
MEPHITIC CORPSE is from San Luis Obispo, California, and have played brutal grindcore since 2018. The band's demo tape Immense Thickening Vomit was released by Extremely Rotten Productions (Europe) and Headsplit Records (USA) and was spread worldwide with several pressings from both labels. A CD version was also released by Terrible Mutilation Records (Australia).
MEPHITIC CORPSE plays a fast and thick style of death metal that draws on the early roots of grind and brutal death metal bands, such as IMMORTAL FATE, GUTTED PULP and Mexican DISGORGE. They have played across the US, Canada and several shows in Europe, amongst them both editions of the Unearthed Morbidity Festival in Copenhagen and will be playing Maryland Death Fest and two US tours in early 2025 in support of Sickness Attracts Sickness. to be released by Extremely Rotten Productions, Headsplit Records and 625 Thrash in early February 2025.
Sickness Attracts Sickness was recorded and mixed by Ethan Camp at Ethan’s Work between August and September 2023 and mastered by Dan Lowndes and Sound Resonance Studio.
Guest vocals on “Heart in Tinfoil” by David Mikkelsen (UNDERGANG / SEQUESTRUM).
Album cover art by the band’s own Matt Rose.
Stream MEPHITIC CORPSE on Spotify and Apple Music.
MEPHITIC CORPSE are:
Eric - Drums
Matt – Guitar / puke
Michael – Bass
Parker – Gag reflux
www.extremelyrottenprod.com
www.625thrash.com
https://mephiticcorpse.bandcamp.com/album/immense-thickening-vomit
Rising
Italian Death Metal act DARK REFLECTION just released
their debut EP "UNDER THE SIGN OF VLAD ȚEPEȘ" through Pest
Records! The EP delves deep into the historical legacy of Vlad the
Impaler, focusing on his military campaigns against the Ottoman Empire and his
fight for the independence of Wallachia."Under the Sign of Vlad
Țepeș" is available for streaming and order here: https://pestrecords.bandcamp.com/album/dark-reflection-under-the-sign-of-vlad-epeWhat to expect from the EP:
Conceptual Themes: Each track narrates key moments in Vlad the Impaler’s struggles against Ottoman forces, blending historical depth with a hauntingly aggressive musical approach.
Atmospheric Composition: The EP fuses relentless old-school Death Metal riffs, haunting melodies, piercing solos, and martial elements to evoke the horrors and triumphs of medieval warfare.
Dynamic Performance: From ferocious blast beats to somber interludes, "Under the Sign of Vlad Țepeș" showcases Dark Reflection’s versatility and dedication to storytelling through metal.
https://pestrecords.bandcamp.com
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61571260142135
Label: Independent ReleaseRelease Date: January 24th 2025
Genre: Atmospheric Black Metal/Post Black Metal
For fans of: Unrequited | Sylvaine | Ghost Bath | Deafheaven
Line-up: David Lovejoy – All Music and Vocals
I have left the pain behind me. I am free and unburdened, spinning and turning, racing through the currents of memory with a lightness of being I could never have imagined when the shadows of loss encircled me, pouring like a flood of desolation into my desperate lungs. The tides of black still swell and subside beneath me, but I can see the deep fissures and fractures in its surface, rich with colours and shades of illumination that my tortured gaze could never see before; before I laid down my arms and stepped into the cold blades of insubstantial knives, until I ceased to fight and embraced the darkness, finding victory in my defeat.
Corroding Soul is the solo atmospheric black metal project of multi-instrumentalist David Lovejoy, yet that simple description does not prepare the listener for everything that Corroding Soul the album has to offer. Building on the success of EPs Hopeless and Nothing, Corroding Soul sees Lovejoy diving deeper and soaring higher as he explores the farthest shores of black metal’s kingdom, bringing a wonderful multitude of emotions, a breathtaking palette of hues and colours to its monochrome world, breaking through the ice with blinding rays of warm sunlight. Corroding Soul is made up of four movements, four intrinsically linked soundscapes that create a veritable symphony of sound and imagination; each multifaceted gem forming part of a greater whole. Opening track, ‘Shadow’ begins in beautifully tranquil fashion, before the listener is cast into a vast, evocative dream where blast beats and emotive lead guitars enfold the harsh, impassioned vocals. There is a sense of flying high above a past of trauma, looking back on life’s pain and sorrow from a new perspective as the music shifts moods and tempos as smoothly as silk. Lead single, ‘Tempest’, sends the soul soaring, its towering splendour juxtaposed with delicate intimacy. Together with ‘Bound’ it forms the heart of Corroding Soul, the two tracks enfolding you and carrying you away on cresting waves of profound intensity. And then there is ‘Sapphire’, an epic track of incredible, effervescent energy and ineffable beauty, shot through with a silver thread of bitter sweet melancholy, remembrance for a life left behind and loves lost, adorned in some cultured lead guitar work which brings to mind the flawless work of Dave Gilmour. It’s an ending in hope and healing after an exhilarating sonic adventure.
Complete with the impactful artwork of Abhijit Asad, Corroding Soul will be released on January 24th and will be available directly from the band at the Corroding Soul Bandcamp page. Accept the invitation and let David Lovejoy’s remarkable music take you on a journey you will never forget.
https://www.youtube.com/@CorrodingSoul
https://www.facebook.com/corrodingsoulofficial
Troy (NY) - A new force in Blackened Death Metal has emerged to lay waste to 2025! FLESHSPOIL, featuring veteran players from Arsis, The Final Sleep, and Illucinus, will release full-length debut album, THE BEGINNING OF THE END, March 28 on digital format!
Fans of classic death, black, and doom metal take note! FLESHSPOIL delivers a haunting and aggressive soundscape, and features a lineup of seasoned musicians: Jeff Andrews (guitar/vocals), a veteran of New York’s metal scene, known for his work with The Final Sleep, Armor Column, Hush, Ironweed, Scavengers, and Held Under. Mike Van Dyne (drums), known for his role in Arsis, where he played on acclaimed releases such as A Celebration of Guilt and A Diamond for Disease, and toured globally alongside heavyweights like Behemoth, Arch Enemy, Exodus, Cynic, Dying Fetus, Grave, Necrophagist, Napalm Death, and Six Feet Under. Dan Saltzman (bass), hailing from the Bay Area, whose impressive work has been showcased in Illucinus and The Hunt, as well as recent demonstration videos for ESP bass guitars.
The first single from The Beginning of the End, "A Frail Demise," was released in December and is available at https://fleshspoilofficial.bandcamp.com/track/a-frail-demise-2
Produced and mixed by Brett Portzer (Skinless, Author & Punisher, Arsis), The Beginning of the End consists of six tracks clocking in at 37 minutes. It is the creative vision of Andrews and Van Dyne, who recorded two albums and performed together alongside such notable bands as At The Gates, Wolves In The Throne Room, Sanctuary, Rivers of Nihil, Fates Warning, All That Remains, and many others with their previous band, The Final Sleep. The Beginning of the End additionally includes guest appearances by Kyle Chapman (Aethereus, Blighted Eye), John Judson (Rwake, Scott Kelly), and Petr Oplatka (Illucinus).
Pre-order The
Beginning of the End:Track Listing:
1. Bleed Through This Life
2. Skies Turn To Graves
3. Fleshspoil
4. Walking Dead
5. A Frail Demise
6. Born Into Despair
Credits:
Guitar solo and additional chaos on “Bleed Through This Life” by Kyle Chapman of Aethereus and Blighted Eye.
Guitar solo on “Walking Dead” by Petr Oplatka of Illucinus.
Lap steel guitar on “Bleed Through This Life” and “Skies Turn To Graves” by John Judkins of Rwake.
Drum tracking engineered by Brett Portzer at White Lake Music & Post.
Guitar and vocal tracking engineered by Van Dyne/Andrews.
Produced, mixed & mastered by Brett Portzer.
Music and arrangements by Andrews/Van Dyne. Lyrics by Andrews.
Cover art: “L’Umana Fragilità” by Salvator Rosa (1656)
Line-up:
Mike Van Dyne - Drums
Jeff Andrews - Guitar/Vocals
Dan Saltzman - Bass
https://fleshspoilofficial.bandcamp.com/album/the-beginning-of-the-end
Singer-guitarist Karita
Kivioja explains the background of the song:"The song was inspired by the Finnish Civil War events on 1918. We visited the memorial of the Dragsvik prison camp in Tammisaari during our summer holiday in 2018 and I stayed to read the names of the dead prisoners, the children, in the largest mass grave in Finland. The grave was the final resting place of 3 100 prisoners who had died of starvation and epidemics, near the barracks area. One story was particularly poignant: a 17-year-old boy from Ostrobothnia, whose parents came all the way to Tammisaari to bring him food, but the guards would not let the prisoners who had lost the war feed their children, so the boy died in a concentration camp. And these names are on the memorial in plain sight. The Civil War tore this country to shreds and made ordinary Finns into victims as well as torturers and murderers.
This stopped, shocked and disgusted. The lyrics of the song were born from stories passed down through the family and the shock of prison camp hell. Also mixed into the lyrics were experiences of the hell inside the head and the hell in modern society called homes. Acts of the sick human mind against others, both because of the prevailing environment and because of mental breakdown."
The song, which had been ready for some time now, took on a whole new meaning in the spring of 2022 after Russia invaded Ukraine: "As a teenager in the 90s, I never thought I would see two European countries at war with each other. Less than 1000 km away, all the horrors of war are suddenly happening all over again. Horrors that should have been consigned to history" Karita continues.
In late 2023, the band entered the SN-audio studio in Jyväskylä, Finland to record the song. The lyrics and vocal style went through quite a mill in the studio, including the appearance of Putin's face in front of Karita's face in the vocal booth. When the singer felt like the embodiment of the spirit of Rocky Balboa when she screamed, we started to get close to the final sound.
The music video was shot with Jaakko Manninen on December 22nd 2023. As is typical of this production, the video which uses only natural light, was perfect for shooting on the darkest day of the year. The video's director and cinematographer Jaakko Manninen found this to be the perfect choice, as there was simply no time to waste. The final production took almost a year, but now the song is available for everyone to listen to!
Listen to the single on music services (Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer, Tidal etc): https://push.fm/fl/kamala-sotasisalla
Watch the music video: https://youtu.be/m2bNLe-PdBw
https://www.kamalaband.fi/
https://www.facebook.com/kamalaband
We’re very proud to celebrate the re-emergence of Spain's black metal contortion DÉLIRANT from the depths of subconsciousness, the return of which reanimates a crawling ascent of mind and soul destruction through the medium of auditory disfigurement. Shrouded in dissonance and swathed in nightmares, the band’s long awaited new album "THOUGHTEATER" is a sonic dissection of the abyss conceived by long running black metal recluse D.B. (also of Negativa and Hässlig), which will see the light via Sentient Ruin in mid-February 2025.
In the meantime Délirant’s new auditory hallucination has been teased by respected underground metal blog Invisible Oranges, who in premiering the track "Thoughteater IV" have remarked how the work is "a vortex of chaos that clamors for attention and consumes it" and is a "a carefully planned route toward insanity" - you can check out the track and future https://www.invisibleoranges.com/delirant-thoughteater/
This
sophomore full-length offering is a surreal descent into the darkest
corners of
the subconscious, the hypnagogic state, lucid dreaming, and deviant
states of
perception, achieved through the unorthodox but regal medium of
twisting,
dissonant black metal. Of the same abominable and shapeshifting breed
as that
wielded and perfected by acts
like Blut Aus Nord, Akhlys, Deathspell Omega, Abigor And Mispyrming to
harness superior realms of imaginative destruction and auditory
deception, and
which has redefined metal music in this peculiar form as an
unparalleled vector
for all-devouring musical surrealism. The obsession of becoming one
with the
void is the zenith of the work, its median and most abyssic turning
point after
the initial descent.Once the absolute depth of interior horror has been reached, the second half of the album unfolds embodied as a cathartic pilgrimage to seek the light through darkness, overcoming fear and doubt, anxiety and panic. In the grand masterplan of the album's deeply intimate and self-explorative nature, light and hope are contemplated, but absolutely crushing and abysmal realms of darkness and suffering must be endured before this re-emergence can be achieved, rendering "Thoughteater" essentially a personal expiation through the penitence of absolute torment.
"Thoughteater" is slated for a February 14 2025 release worldwide on LP, CD, MC, digital formats worldwide, all of which are now pre-orderable via all our channels.
Sincerely, Sentient Ruin
https://sentientruin.com/releases/dlirant-thoughteater
https://sentientruin.com/bands#/delirant
TRANSCENDING OBSCURITY – LABEL SAMPLER
Hello! I
wish you all and your loved ones a happy new year! As it's become a practice
for us since a few years now, we've kicked off the new year with the latest
label sampler which is free-for-download, having all-new songs that
weren't a part of any previous samplers. They're mostly from the upcoming
releases that you can expect from us in 2025.
The sampler songs reflect our diverse roster, highlighting what's good from different styles. I hope you find some bands that are to your liking and it gives you something to look forward to.
Proceeds go towards our ever-growing animal sanctuary (aka Transcending Obscurity operating place, both our home and warehouse) with close to 40 rescued stray cats and dogs.
Please find it over here - https://transcendingobscurity.bandcamp.com/album/2025-label-sampler
Artwork
is by CVSPE, who was kind enough to also create beautiful sleeve designs.
And we've taken this creative freedom to offer coloured merch options where
possible.
Label sampler featuring all-new songs from current/upcoming releases
With yet another remarkable year behind us and at the onset of starting a new one, Transcending Obscurity continues to throw spotlight on bands that are forward-thinking and those creating high quality music regardless of the style. As the ever-growing roster develops, several subgenres are getting prominence in the company of other like-minded bands, which not only solidifies those styles but also adds to the overall diversity on the label. And once again the label sampler showcases a mix of new as well as known which people have come to expect from us at this point, and that can only be a good thing for the music with more bands, even obscure ones, getting a chance and an international platform.
As always, the label sampler remains for name-your-own-price with the proceeds going towards maintaining the animal sanctuary that Transcending Obscurity is a part of and operates from, having now taken in close to 40 stray cats and dogs.
Artwork by CVSPE
Track listing
1. Floating (Sweden) - I Reached The Mew (Death Metal/Post Punk)
2. Byonoisegenerator (Russia) - Eb(D#) (Jazzgrind)
3. Veilburner (US) - That Which Crypts Howls Grandeur (Avant-garde Death/Black Metal)
4. Serpent Corpse (Canada) - Iron Corpse (Death Metal)
5. Dead Chasm (Italy) - Spectral Tyranny (Death/Doom Metal)
6. Viande (France) - L'homme Brasier (Death Metal)
7. Thorn (US) - Quartersawn Remains (Death Metal)
8. Retching (US) - Shower Curtain Silhouette (Death Metal)
9. Eschaton (US) - Blood of the People (Technical Death Metal)
10. Unaligned (US) - Essence Erased (Technical Blackened Death Metal)
11. Fleshbore (US) - The Ancient Knowledge (Technical Death Metal)
12. Enragement (Finland) - Insectiferous Abomination (Brutal Death Metal)
13. Haxprocess (US) - The Confines of the Flesh (Progressive Death Metal)
14. Xenosis (US) - Altar of the Hound (Progressive Death Metal)
15. Imperialist (US) - Starstorm (Black Metal)
16. Skaphos (France) - Abyssal Tower (Death/Black Metal)
17. Obscureviolence (Russia) - Pulse of Subconscious Cruelty (Death/Black Metal)
18. Shrine of Denial (Turkey) - Climbing Through Nothingness (Death/Black Metal)
19. Crown of Madness (Canada) - Ashes of Mine (Dissonant Death Metal)
20. Mors Verum (Canada) - Bloodied Teeth (Dissonant Death Metal)
21. Hexrot (US) - Heavenward (Avant-Garde Death Metal)
22. Perishing (Costa Rica) - Castle of the Leached Body (Death/Doom Metal)
23. Dwelling Below (US) - Wearisome Guardians (Death/Doom Metal)
24. Felgrave (Norway) - Pale Flowers Under an Empty Sky (Avantgarde Death/Black/Doom Metal)
25. Misanthropæ (US) - Enshrined (Dissonant Death Metal)
26. Pillar of Light (US) - Certain End (Sludge/Doom/Post-Metal)
Kunal Choksi Label owner Transcending Obscurity Mumbai, India
https://www.facebook.com/transcendingobscurityrecords
https://transcendingobscurity.bandcamp.com/
Horror Pain Gore Death Productions are set to release the new album from Tokyo Japan's Grinding Death/Thrash guitarist KOSUKE HASHIDA. OUTRAGE is up now for pre-order and will be released February 14th on CD and Digital formats along with merch.
For fans of : Brutal Truth, Lock Up, Napalm Death, Nasum, No/Más, Pig Destroyer, Repulsion, Rotten Sound, Slayer, Terrorizer and Wormrot
Hailing from Tokyo Japan, Kosuke Hashida previously played guitar for the Japanese band World End Man, as well as performing live guitar duties in Abysmal Dawn. Outrage presents 11 brutal tracks blending Death Metal, Thrash Metal and Grindcore, showcasing skillful extreme aggression and vicious calculated speed on this monstrous album of hatefilled anger and brutality.
Tracklisting:
1. Killed 'Em All
2. Strangulation
3. Legitimate Murder
4. The Commandments
5. Hopeless
6. The Atonement
7. Seek & Kill
8. Corruption Of Faith
9. Hate Symbiosis
10. Knockoff
11. Hungry Again
https://hpgd.bandcamp.com/
www.facebook.com/horrorpaingoredeath
TOMBS OF DISGUST, the Brutal Death Metal band from Ontario, Canada, is set to release their highly anticipated debut EP, 'SHADOW OF WAR' on April 25th, 2025. Tombs of Disgust’s music is an infectious exploration that is both punishing and unrelenting heaviness. Shadow of War represents a chapter in the dark narrative of self awareness and constant war within, while the band crushingly blends brutal riffs and chaotic intensity.
About
Tombs of Disgust:
Tombs of Disgust began in 2021 in Oshawa, Ontario by vocalist Josh Willms and Richard Mitchell, two longtime friends and collaborators who had come together to express brutal music during the pandemic. The entity that Tombs of Disgust formed became an outlet to process the isolation and unparalleled turmoil that needed to be unleashed, and quickly became the vehicle for this savagery which was joined by Kieran, Sahil, and Dustin to annihilate with blistering riffs.
Statement from Kieran McGrath about their single, The Looming Storm:
"The Looming Storm" is a powerful and intense exploration of inner conflict. This sense of impending dread reflects the internal struggle of dealing with trauma that may not be easily recognized or understood by others. The aggressive nature of the song likely amplifies the raw emotion and frustration that comes with confronting these difficult, often suppressed feelings. The aggressive riffs are used not just as musical elements, but as a metaphor for the overwhelming nature of internal turmoil mirroring the chaos of trying to navigate a storm that seems impossible to escape.
Tombs of Disgust is:
Josh Willms - Vocals
Kieran McGrath - Guitar
Richard Mitchell - Guitar
Sahil Suleman - Bass
Dustin Sargent – Drums
Video Link: Tombs of Disgust - The Looming Storm (Guitar Playthrough):
https://linktr.ee/TombsofDisgust
Label: Independent Release
Release Date: February 7th 2025
Genre: Thrash Metal/Hardcore
For fans of: Slayer | Agnostic Front | Cro-Mags | Exodus
Somewhere between Leeds and the end of the universe there’s a gas masked warrior bedecked in spikes and bullets. Beneath a burning sky he’s facing down a legion of undead scum, skeletons infused with some kind of toxic nuclear power, armed with every damn thing they can find – from guns to sticks, barbed wire to billhooks – and for some reason they think they stand a chance. The warrior checks his double barrelled laser and death belching sidearms, adjusts the gas mask and pushes the wireless earphones deep into his ear canals. He checks the ancient, rusted music player that’s never let him down…hits play and starts killing. And to the sound of hardcore, thrash metal, speed and violence the undead start to die all over again…
Leeds based kings of crossover, Sidewinder, are back with a new four track EP that’s primed and ready to tear you limb from limb. ‘Only four songs’ you might be thinking…well, you won’t be thinking that when Sidewinder have finished with you! March Of The Eternal Heretic packs more aggression and intensity than most bands manage over the course of four albums. If it was any longer this thing would probably kill you… Opening with single, ‘Two Zero One’ you’re hit hard by Slayerized riffing that takes you back to when the skies rained blood and everyone lived south of heaven. Add to that the muscle and defiance of Agnostic Front and a dangerous, pit hungry attitude and you’ve got the perfect recipe for destruction. The title track comes next, featuring a guest appearance from Chris Barling of Inhuman Nature, all pummelling drums and guitar leads howling and diving, razor wire vocals and the adrenaline counter in the red zone. The breathless ‘From Beneath They Shall Rise’ follows, on your tail like a rabid dog before mixing in some mid-tempo punches and a cool clanking bass tone. Applying the final knockout blow ‘Ashes Of Eternity’ is the kind of song that makes everywhere a pit. This bruising, battling anthem is simply glorious in its blood-spitting rebellion and dissent. However, for all the sonic violence that seethes throughout March Of The Eternal Heretic, don’t go thinking these songs are just interchangeable bursts of angry noise. They are sweetly structured, individual, characterful tracks, purposeful and unflinching in delivery – they just all happen to hit like a ten ton truck with its pedal to the metal.
Engineered and mastered by James Atkinson (Angel Witch, Carcass, Wytch Hazel etc) March Of The Eternal Heretic sounds virulent and venomous, walking deftly along the edge of chaos – and the amazing artwork of renowned tattooist Gareth Hares, who also supplied the visuals for Sidewinder’s 2023 release War Tapes Vol. 1, perfectly completes this explosive package. Single ‘Two Zero One’ is out on January 31st and the full March Of The Eternal Heretic EP drops on February 7th. Be ready for this one, because Sidewinder are taking no prisoners!
Line-up:
Damo - Vocals
Ginner - Guitars
Jonesy - Guitars
Finch - Bass
Gaz - Drums
The sampler songs reflect our diverse roster, highlighting what's good from different styles. I hope you find some bands that are to your liking and it gives you something to look forward to.
Proceeds go towards our ever-growing animal sanctuary (aka Transcending Obscurity operating place, both our home and warehouse) with close to 40 rescued stray cats and dogs.
Please find it over here - https://transcendingobscurity.bandcamp.com/album/2025-label-sampler
Artwork
is by CVSPE, who was kind enough to also create beautiful sleeve designs.
And we've taken this creative freedom to offer coloured merch options where
possible.Label sampler featuring all-new songs from current/upcoming releases
With yet another remarkable year behind us and at the onset of starting a new one, Transcending Obscurity continues to throw spotlight on bands that are forward-thinking and those creating high quality music regardless of the style. As the ever-growing roster develops, several subgenres are getting prominence in the company of other like-minded bands, which not only solidifies those styles but also adds to the overall diversity on the label. And once again the label sampler showcases a mix of new as well as known which people have come to expect from us at this point, and that can only be a good thing for the music with more bands, even obscure ones, getting a chance and an international platform.
As always, the label sampler remains for name-your-own-price with the proceeds going towards maintaining the animal sanctuary that Transcending Obscurity is a part of and operates from, having now taken in close to 40 stray cats and dogs.
Artwork by CVSPE
Track listing
1. Floating (Sweden) - I Reached The Mew (Death Metal/Post Punk)
2. Byonoisegenerator (Russia) - Eb(D#) (Jazzgrind)
3. Veilburner (US) - That Which Crypts Howls Grandeur (Avant-garde Death/Black Metal)
4. Serpent Corpse (Canada) - Iron Corpse (Death Metal)
5. Dead Chasm (Italy) - Spectral Tyranny (Death/Doom Metal)
6. Viande (France) - L'homme Brasier (Death Metal)
7. Thorn (US) - Quartersawn Remains (Death Metal)
8. Retching (US) - Shower Curtain Silhouette (Death Metal)
9. Eschaton (US) - Blood of the People (Technical Death Metal)
10. Unaligned (US) - Essence Erased (Technical Blackened Death Metal)
11. Fleshbore (US) - The Ancient Knowledge (Technical Death Metal)
12. Enragement (Finland) - Insectiferous Abomination (Brutal Death Metal)
13. Haxprocess (US) - The Confines of the Flesh (Progressive Death Metal)
14. Xenosis (US) - Altar of the Hound (Progressive Death Metal)
15. Imperialist (US) - Starstorm (Black Metal)
16. Skaphos (France) - Abyssal Tower (Death/Black Metal)
17. Obscureviolence (Russia) - Pulse of Subconscious Cruelty (Death/Black Metal)
18. Shrine of Denial (Turkey) - Climbing Through Nothingness (Death/Black Metal)
19. Crown of Madness (Canada) - Ashes of Mine (Dissonant Death Metal)
20. Mors Verum (Canada) - Bloodied Teeth (Dissonant Death Metal)
21. Hexrot (US) - Heavenward (Avant-Garde Death Metal)
22. Perishing (Costa Rica) - Castle of the Leached Body (Death/Doom Metal)
23. Dwelling Below (US) - Wearisome Guardians (Death/Doom Metal)
24. Felgrave (Norway) - Pale Flowers Under an Empty Sky (Avantgarde Death/Black/Doom Metal)
25. Misanthropæ (US) - Enshrined (Dissonant Death Metal)
26. Pillar of Light (US) - Certain End (Sludge/Doom/Post-Metal)
Kunal Choksi Label owner Transcending Obscurity Mumbai, India
https://www.facebook.com/transcendingobscurityrecords
https://transcendingobscurity.bandcamp.com/
Horror Pain Gore Death Productions are set to release the new album from Tokyo Japan's Grinding Death/Thrash guitarist KOSUKE HASHIDA. OUTRAGE is up now for pre-order and will be released February 14th on CD and Digital formats along with merch.
For fans of : Brutal Truth, Lock Up, Napalm Death, Nasum, No/Más, Pig Destroyer, Repulsion, Rotten Sound, Slayer, Terrorizer and Wormrot
Hailing from Tokyo Japan, Kosuke Hashida previously played guitar for the Japanese band World End Man, as well as performing live guitar duties in Abysmal Dawn. Outrage presents 11 brutal tracks blending Death Metal, Thrash Metal and Grindcore, showcasing skillful extreme aggression and vicious calculated speed on this monstrous album of hatefilled anger and brutality.
Tracklisting:1. Killed 'Em All
2. Strangulation
3. Legitimate Murder
4. The Commandments
5. Hopeless
6. The Atonement
7. Seek & Kill
8. Corruption Of Faith
9. Hate Symbiosis
10. Knockoff
11. Hungry Again
https://hpgd.bandcamp.com/
www.facebook.com/horrorpaingoredeath
TOMBS OF DISGUST, the Brutal Death Metal band from Ontario, Canada, is set to release their highly anticipated debut EP, 'SHADOW OF WAR' on April 25th, 2025. Tombs of Disgust’s music is an infectious exploration that is both punishing and unrelenting heaviness. Shadow of War represents a chapter in the dark narrative of self awareness and constant war within, while the band crushingly blends brutal riffs and chaotic intensity.
About
Tombs of Disgust:Tombs of Disgust began in 2021 in Oshawa, Ontario by vocalist Josh Willms and Richard Mitchell, two longtime friends and collaborators who had come together to express brutal music during the pandemic. The entity that Tombs of Disgust formed became an outlet to process the isolation and unparalleled turmoil that needed to be unleashed, and quickly became the vehicle for this savagery which was joined by Kieran, Sahil, and Dustin to annihilate with blistering riffs.
Statement from Kieran McGrath about their single, The Looming Storm:
"The Looming Storm" is a powerful and intense exploration of inner conflict. This sense of impending dread reflects the internal struggle of dealing with trauma that may not be easily recognized or understood by others. The aggressive nature of the song likely amplifies the raw emotion and frustration that comes with confronting these difficult, often suppressed feelings. The aggressive riffs are used not just as musical elements, but as a metaphor for the overwhelming nature of internal turmoil mirroring the chaos of trying to navigate a storm that seems impossible to escape.
Tombs of Disgust is:
Josh Willms - Vocals
Kieran McGrath - Guitar
Richard Mitchell - Guitar
Sahil Suleman - Bass
Dustin Sargent – Drums
Video Link: Tombs of Disgust - The Looming Storm (Guitar Playthrough):
https://linktr.ee/TombsofDisgust
Label: Independent ReleaseRelease Date: February 7th 2025
Genre: Thrash Metal/Hardcore
For fans of: Slayer | Agnostic Front | Cro-Mags | Exodus
Somewhere between Leeds and the end of the universe there’s a gas masked warrior bedecked in spikes and bullets. Beneath a burning sky he’s facing down a legion of undead scum, skeletons infused with some kind of toxic nuclear power, armed with every damn thing they can find – from guns to sticks, barbed wire to billhooks – and for some reason they think they stand a chance. The warrior checks his double barrelled laser and death belching sidearms, adjusts the gas mask and pushes the wireless earphones deep into his ear canals. He checks the ancient, rusted music player that’s never let him down…hits play and starts killing. And to the sound of hardcore, thrash metal, speed and violence the undead start to die all over again…
Leeds based kings of crossover, Sidewinder, are back with a new four track EP that’s primed and ready to tear you limb from limb. ‘Only four songs’ you might be thinking…well, you won’t be thinking that when Sidewinder have finished with you! March Of The Eternal Heretic packs more aggression and intensity than most bands manage over the course of four albums. If it was any longer this thing would probably kill you… Opening with single, ‘Two Zero One’ you’re hit hard by Slayerized riffing that takes you back to when the skies rained blood and everyone lived south of heaven. Add to that the muscle and defiance of Agnostic Front and a dangerous, pit hungry attitude and you’ve got the perfect recipe for destruction. The title track comes next, featuring a guest appearance from Chris Barling of Inhuman Nature, all pummelling drums and guitar leads howling and diving, razor wire vocals and the adrenaline counter in the red zone. The breathless ‘From Beneath They Shall Rise’ follows, on your tail like a rabid dog before mixing in some mid-tempo punches and a cool clanking bass tone. Applying the final knockout blow ‘Ashes Of Eternity’ is the kind of song that makes everywhere a pit. This bruising, battling anthem is simply glorious in its blood-spitting rebellion and dissent. However, for all the sonic violence that seethes throughout March Of The Eternal Heretic, don’t go thinking these songs are just interchangeable bursts of angry noise. They are sweetly structured, individual, characterful tracks, purposeful and unflinching in delivery – they just all happen to hit like a ten ton truck with its pedal to the metal.
Engineered and mastered by James Atkinson (Angel Witch, Carcass, Wytch Hazel etc) March Of The Eternal Heretic sounds virulent and venomous, walking deftly along the edge of chaos – and the amazing artwork of renowned tattooist Gareth Hares, who also supplied the visuals for Sidewinder’s 2023 release War Tapes Vol. 1, perfectly completes this explosive package. Single ‘Two Zero One’ is out on January 31st and the full March Of The Eternal Heretic EP drops on February 7th. Be ready for this one, because Sidewinder are taking no prisoners!
Line-up:
Damo - Vocals
Ginner - Guitars
Jonesy - Guitars
Finch - Bass
Gaz - Drums
NEWS 12.1.2025
Los
Angeles (CA) - Doom/Thrash trio THE CIMMERIAN set a
crushing tone for the new year with today's release of AN AGE
UNDREAMED OF..., the band's first full-length album! This rogue
set conjures images of high adventure and mayhem with an aggressive mix of
sludgy-based rumblings, caustic fuzz-filled riffs, and sonorous war drumming
that recalls High on Fire, among others.
Stream
the album and purchase the CD from the band's own Hyborian Rage Records at https://thecimmerian.bandcamp.com/album/an-age-undreamed-of-2
The 12" colored vinyl LP version is available from Black Voodoo Records.
Follow THE CIMMERIAN, for it is Crom's will. If you don’t – to hell with you!
Track
Listing:
1) Shadow Kingdom
2) Neck Breaker of The Mountain
3) Silver and Gold
4) Darkwolf
5) Mournblade
6) Black Coast Tigris
7) Deathstalker
8) Monarch
The groundwork for THE CIMMERIAN was laid in 2021 by guitarist David Gein and bassist Nicholas Rocha – two-thirds of crossover thrash group Septik Onslaught. The two were writing what would become the band’s first EP when a Craigslist ad brought drummer David Morales – armed with unyielding energy and a bag of Halloween candy – to the fold.
THE CIMMERIAN delivers a wall of sound that draws inspiration from the likes of Motörhead, Black Sabbath, Venom, and Gates of Slumber. Lyrical themes informed by a deep understanding of world history, mythology, and historical literature weave throughout this chainmail tapestry.
The band released their debut EP, Thrice Majestic, in the summer of 2022. By early 2023, they returned to Robert Frank’s Minor Chord Studio to record the two-track cassette/digital release, Sword & Sorcery Vol. I.
THE CIMMERIAN is:
Bass/vocals: Nicolas Rocha
Guitars: David Gein
Drums: David Morales
https://www.facebook.com/TheCimmerianOfficial
Now, with their highly anticipated new album slated for release in the second
half of 2025, Irreverence is poised to make waves and claim their rightful
place at the forefront of the metal world. Stay tuned—this is a force you won’t
want to miss!
Irreverence: The Story of a Thrash/ Death Metal Band
Irreverence was born in 1995 when Ricky Paioro (guitar and vocalist) and Davide Firinu (drums) decided to start a band. By 1997, they had their full lineup with Giuliano Strozzi on bass and Luca Petrazzuolo on lead guitar. They recorded their first demo in 1998, followed by another in 1999, and began making their mark in the metal world.
In 2000, the band signed their first record deal with Stonehenge Records and released their debut album, Totally Negative Thoughts. Things were going well, but in early 2002, both Giuliano and Luca left the band. Ricky and Davide didn’t give up and brought in new members: Stefano Bertolotti on lead guitar and Mauro Passiatore on bass.
The band then recorded a mini-CD called Target: Hate at Spiderhouse Studios in Berlin, working with producer Harris Johns. Released in 2003, it was a big step forward for the group. Later that year, Stefano left the band, and their friend Luca Colombo joined as the new guitarist.
In 2005, Irreverence recorded their third album, War Was Won. They signed a deal with On Dead Sound Records, but soon decided to release their music on their own. In 2006, they put out a “best-of” album called Into Battle Since 1995, which sold over 1,500 copies worldwide. In 2007, they contributed a cover of Tankard’s Beermuda to a tribute album, showing their respect for other metal legends.
Now, as they prepare to release their highly anticipated new album in the second half of 2025, Irreverence is set to rise to new heights and cement their position as leaders in the global metal scene. Stay tuned—this is a band you simply cannot afford to miss!
Irreverence: A Thrash / Death Metal Odyssey
Formed in 1995 by guitarist/vocalist Riccardo Paioro and drummer Davide Firinu, Irreverence emerged as a force to be reckoned with in the Italian metal underground. After solidifying their lineup in 1997 with Giuliano Strozzi (bass) and Luca Petrazzuolo (lead guitar), the band quickly made waves with two early demos, setting the stage for their impactful debut.
Their first record deal came in 2000, leading to the release of their debut album, Totally Negative Thoughts, via Stonehenge Records. Despite lineup changes in the early 2000s, the band persevered, bringing in new members Stefano Bertolotti (lead guitar) and Mauro Passiatore (bass), and releasing the critically acclaimed mini-CD Target: Hate in 2003, recorded at Spiderhouse Studios in Berlin under producer Harris Johns.
Subsequent years saw Irreverence continue to evolve musically and professionally. They self-released a “best-of” album, Into Battle Since 1995 (2006), which sold over 1,500 copies worldwide. By 2009, they had signed with Noisehead Records and unveiled Upon These Ashes (2010), featuring a guest appearance by Tom Angelripper of Sodom. This period marked extensive touring, including high-profile festival appearances and international recognition.
In 2014, Irreverence partnered with Nadir Music to release Shreds of Humanity. The album was followed by a European tour and a 20th-anniversary celebration in Milan, which was immortalized in their live album, Raise Chaos – Live in Milan (2016). Their next album, Still Burns (2018), showcased a matured and refined sound, drawing inspiration from the iconic film La Haine.
Through decades of lineup changes, Irreverence’s commitment to delivering authentic thrash metal has remained unshakable. Their most recent work, the EP Scapegoat (2021), proved they are as relentless as ever, blending new material with revitalized classics.
Current Line up
Riccardo Paioro – Guitar / Vocals
Davide Firinu – Drums
Marco Colombo – Guitar
Andrea Sangalli – Bass
As they prepare to unleash their next chapter, Irreverence embodies the resilience, passion, and artistry that define the very essence of metal. Welcome to Brutal Records, Irreverence—we can’t wait to see what the future holds!
Follow us for updates on their upcoming album, tour announcements, and more. This is only the beginning of something extraordinary!
https://linktr.ee/brutalrecords.official
www.irreverence.it
Minsk (BY) - Brutal Death Metal quartet, RELICS OF HUMANITY, have partnered with Toilet ov Hell for the premiere of "TAKING THE SHAPE OF INFINITY," the second single from forthcoming album, ABSOLUTE DISMAL DOMAIN. Click the following link to stream it!
https://toiletovhell.com/premiere-relics-of-humanity-taking-the-shape-of-infinity/
Willowtip Records will release Absolute Dismal Domain on January 31.
The band released the following statement about the album:
"Absolute Dismal Domain is a nine-act conceptual record. The story told across these nine tracks is about absolute ubiquitous annihilation of light, both spiritually (god) and physically (sun and stars). This is the most brutal stuff about blackness and ungodliness ever created."
Absolute Dismal Domain is Relics of Humanity's first collection of original material since 2019's Obscuration EP (Willowtip) and the band's first full-length album (and third overall) since 2014's Ominously Reigning upon the Intangible (Amputated Vein).
Pre-order:
https://bit.ly/add-willowtip
https://relicsofhumanity.bandcamp.com/album/absolute-dismal-domain
Track Listing:
1. Omen Apollyon
2. Summoning Of Those Who Absorbed
3. Taking The Shape Of Infinity
4. In The Name Of Ubiquitous Gloom
5. Paralyzing The Light II
6. Absolute Dismal Domain
7. Smoldering Of Seraphim
8. His Creation That No Longer Exists
9. Dominion
Credits:
Absolute Dismal Domain is fully composed (music, concept and lyrics), mixed, and mastered by guitarist Siarhei.
Artwork created with oil paints by Siarhei.
Line-up:
Siarhei - Guitars
Pavel - Bass
Flo - Vocals
Vladislav - Drums
https://www.willowtip.com/home.aspx
https://www.facebook.com/relicsofhumanity/
Format: Digital CD / Physical CD
Label: Independent Release
For fans of : Nightwish, Within Temptation, Evanescence and the like…
Tracklist:
01 Familiar Skies
02 Unwind Our Story
03 Sleepless Dreams
04 Breaking Free
05 The Calling
06 Beyond Reality
07 The Spark
08 Enchantment
09 The Moment
10 One With The Stars
11 Rhapsody Of Life
Line-Up
Vocals: Valerie De Kempe
Guitars: Tijmen Matthys
Violin: Jakob Declercq
Keys: Robbe Adriaens
Bass: Ewoud Dekoninck
Drums: Wout Debacker
The idea for Worlds Beyond came about in the summer of 2016, when guitarist Tijmen started writing songs that needed to be both powerful and melodic. Six months later, the first rehearsal took place in Ghent, Belgium, with singer Valerie, drummer Catoo, bassist Ewoud and keyboardist Robbe.
After several months of rehearsals and a try-out show, the band sought additional members. With violinist Jakob and new drummer Wout, the lineup was complete. The rehearsal space moved from Ghent to the Bandcave in Tielt, an event venue owned by drummer Wout.
Three demo singles were recorded in late 2017 (Fallen Star, Am I Lost, Ice King), after which Worlds Beyond was able to play several gigs in 2018. Social media presence was built up, and the band continued to work on new songs.
Two years after the band formed, there were enough songs to fill an album. So Worlds Beyond began production on their debut album, “Symphony of Dawn.” Quite an undertaking for an independent DIY band, but one that the members tackled with enthusiasm.
Recordings took place in the fall of 2019 at various locations. The original music was taken to the next level with new harmonies in guitar, violin & vocals, as well as special effects and a digital symphonic orchestra.
To keep the production affordable while guaranteeing a professional result, a crowdfunding campaign was launched, with overwhelming success: Worlds Beyond collected more than 150% of the originally targeted 2000 euros.
Not letting the corona crisis in 2020 get them down, the band used these months online to prepare a full release campaign in-house, including 4 music videos. Single releases started in the fall of 2020, with the release of their debut album Symphony of Dawn on December 12.
Although the preparation, recording and release of the debut album Symphony of Dawn could be accomplished despite the corona crisis, touring to promote the album was plagued by lockdowns and canceled events. Almost a year from date, Oct. 8 and 9, 2021, Worlds Beyond was able to keep their release shows going.
In 2022, the band focused fully on performing and developing new music, a period that was both inspiring and productive.
2023 marked the beginning of an exciting new project: their second studio album, Rhapsody Of Life. Recording began early that year, and from the first moment, the band members knew that this album would hold a special place in their hearts. They took ample time to bring each song to perfection. For two years they worked intensively to refine arrangements, lyrics and melodies to create an album that they are not only proud of, but that they know will touch their fans.
In addition to the work on the album, Worlds Beyond experienced another highlight in 2024 with the release of the music video for One.
Now the band is on the verge of a new milestone: the release of Rhapsody Of Life on Jan. 31, 2025. The concept album celebrates human existence, with each song recounting a specific experience that is part of collective life. The album culminates in the title track, which asks the ultimate question about life.
To celebrate this special occasion, Worlds Beyond is hosting three exclusive release concerts on Feb. 28, March 1 and March 2, 2025. These concerts will take place in collaboration with the symphonic orchestra Zanglust and promise to be a unique spectacle. With this collaboration, the band is taking their music to the next level and presenting Rhapsody Of Life in a grand and compelling way. It promises to be an experience no one wants to miss.
The coming years promise even more highlights, and Worlds Beyond looks forward to experiencing new musical adventures together with their fans.
https://www.facebook.com/worldsbeyondofficial
Label: Xtreem Music
Release Date: February 4th 2025
Genre: Death/Thrash Metal
For fans of: Gorguts | Obliveon | Pestilence | Believer
Beneath a grieving, tortured sky, the world burns. Once grand cities wreathed in smoke, their towering edifices crumbling, collapsing into ruin. The remnants of humanity crawl through the ashes on blistering hands and knees, choking on the fumes of their own annihilation. The failed caretakers of a paradise become a boundless charnel house in flame. The dead and the soon to be dead lie in mountains of scorched flesh and heat cracked bone, a testament to the grotesque ignorance and arrogance of man…wilfully blind and consumed by greed until the very end. These are the final moments of our Eden, our miracle of life that we raped and plundered, warped and manipulated into a twisted carnival of atrocities.
Having blazed a trail in the early ‘90s with their four highly regarded demos, Canada’s death/thrash pioneers Sarkasm, burst back into life in 2019 – signing with Xtreem Music and releasing their first full length album, As Empires Decay, in 2023. Now it is time for the next chapter in the Sarkasm story to begin, as they prepare to unleash their second album, the momentous Carnival Of Atrocities. Opening with the forearm smash of ‘I Am Chaos’, Carnival Of Atrocities immediately sets out what Sarkasm are all about; massive crunching riffs, huge, domineering drums and the magnificent vocal power of Bruno Bernier – who also fronts the reborn Obliveon - all brought together in immaculately structured songs where technical complexity is tempered by finely wrought hooks. ‘Murmurs From The Void’ is an early highlight, with Bernier’s vocals rising up between the snapping drums and those thick, textured riffs while a perfectly expressed guitar solo brings the song to its conclusion, with every note considered and carefully chosen. Throughout the album, songs like ‘Cold Empty Rooms’ and ‘Echoes Of Hyperion’ demonstrate that Sarkasm stand apart from the pack; operating in a different sphere to most bands, they plot a course that heads confidently into unexplored territories. When the armour-plated ‘Deadweight’ fades into silence, after a relentless, remorseless display of bludgeoning power, you are left with a need for more…for one more play, one more ride through the maze of blood, one more journey through the Carnival Of Atrocities!
The sound on Carnival Of Atrocities, captured by producer Maxime Lacroix (Gastrorrexis etc) and the mastering of the respected Dan Swanö (Asphyx, Avulsed, Incantation etc) is perfect for Sarkasm, giving a strength and prominence to every instrument, without sacrificing the clarity required to appreciate these well defined songs. When Xtreem Music release this stunning album on February 4th, on CD, vinyl and cassette formats, it will surely see Sarkasm ascending to the heady heights that their music has always deserved. Be prepared for a masterclass in technical, addictive, impactful metal that you’ll never forget!
Line-up:
Bruno Bernier - Vocals
François Dubuc - Guitars
Yves Parent - Guitars
Dave Bouchard - Bass
Simon Thibodeau - Drums
https://www.xtreemmusic.com/
https://www.facebook.com/sarkasmqc
ZERO ABSOLU – “LA SAIGNÉE”
Genre: Black Metal
Label: AOP Records
VÖ: 31.01.2025
With members of ALCEST and REGARDE LES HOMMES TOMBER
ZERO ABSOLU is the band formerly known as Glaciation.Glaciation was a project founded in 2011 by François Duguest (instruments) and Jean Valnoir Simoulin (Vocals, art direction).
The group then expanded to include Hugo Moerman (who became the 3rd permanent member of the group), the two main members of Alcest, and Lychar.
In 2012, they released the album «1994». The lyrics nostalgically and bitterly revisit Valnoir’s experience within the Black Metal scene throughout the 90s.
Valnoir temporarily left the band in 2014 and was replaced by RMS Hreidmarr.
In 2015, the album «Sur les falaises de marbre» was released by Osmose. Productions. Due to alcoholism issues (among others), Hreidmarr was later removed from the band. He then decided, without informing anyone, to assemble a new lineup and illegally registered the name «Glaciation» with the French Institute for Intellectual Property.
In 2023, the core of the original lineup (obviously without Hreidmarr), accompanied by a member of Regarde les hommes tomber and another from Alcest, recorded a new album: La saignée («The Bloodletting»). The lyrics take the form of a pamphlet confronting the enemies of the band and the Metal scene in general.
In 2024, to put an end to the drama, they decided to rename Glaciation to ZÉRO ABSOLU, and signs with AOP.
https://www.facebook.com/metastazisparis
Little Rock (AR) - Beatdown Death Metal Horde, OPEN KASKET, will release their debut full-length album, TRIALS OF FAILURE, on February 7!
The 12" colored vinyl LP version is available from Black Voodoo Records.
Follow THE CIMMERIAN, for it is Crom's will. If you don’t – to hell with you!
Track
Listing:1) Shadow Kingdom
2) Neck Breaker of The Mountain
3) Silver and Gold
4) Darkwolf
5) Mournblade
6) Black Coast Tigris
7) Deathstalker
8) Monarch
The groundwork for THE CIMMERIAN was laid in 2021 by guitarist David Gein and bassist Nicholas Rocha – two-thirds of crossover thrash group Septik Onslaught. The two were writing what would become the band’s first EP when a Craigslist ad brought drummer David Morales – armed with unyielding energy and a bag of Halloween candy – to the fold.
THE CIMMERIAN delivers a wall of sound that draws inspiration from the likes of Motörhead, Black Sabbath, Venom, and Gates of Slumber. Lyrical themes informed by a deep understanding of world history, mythology, and historical literature weave throughout this chainmail tapestry.
The band released their debut EP, Thrice Majestic, in the summer of 2022. By early 2023, they returned to Robert Frank’s Minor Chord Studio to record the two-track cassette/digital release, Sword & Sorcery Vol. I.
THE CIMMERIAN is:
Bass/vocals: Nicolas Rocha
Guitars: David Gein
Drums: David Morales
https://www.facebook.com/TheCimmerianOfficial
Now, with their highly anticipated new album slated for release in the second
half of 2025, Irreverence is poised to make waves and claim their rightful
place at the forefront of the metal world. Stay tuned—this is a force you won’t
want to miss!Irreverence: The Story of a Thrash/ Death Metal Band
Irreverence was born in 1995 when Ricky Paioro (guitar and vocalist) and Davide Firinu (drums) decided to start a band. By 1997, they had their full lineup with Giuliano Strozzi on bass and Luca Petrazzuolo on lead guitar. They recorded their first demo in 1998, followed by another in 1999, and began making their mark in the metal world.
In 2000, the band signed their first record deal with Stonehenge Records and released their debut album, Totally Negative Thoughts. Things were going well, but in early 2002, both Giuliano and Luca left the band. Ricky and Davide didn’t give up and brought in new members: Stefano Bertolotti on lead guitar and Mauro Passiatore on bass.
The band then recorded a mini-CD called Target: Hate at Spiderhouse Studios in Berlin, working with producer Harris Johns. Released in 2003, it was a big step forward for the group. Later that year, Stefano left the band, and their friend Luca Colombo joined as the new guitarist.
In 2005, Irreverence recorded their third album, War Was Won. They signed a deal with On Dead Sound Records, but soon decided to release their music on their own. In 2006, they put out a “best-of” album called Into Battle Since 1995, which sold over 1,500 copies worldwide. In 2007, they contributed a cover of Tankard’s Beermuda to a tribute album, showing their respect for other metal legends.
Now, as they prepare to release their highly anticipated new album in the second half of 2025, Irreverence is set to rise to new heights and cement their position as leaders in the global metal scene. Stay tuned—this is a band you simply cannot afford to miss!
Irreverence: A Thrash / Death Metal Odyssey
Formed in 1995 by guitarist/vocalist Riccardo Paioro and drummer Davide Firinu, Irreverence emerged as a force to be reckoned with in the Italian metal underground. After solidifying their lineup in 1997 with Giuliano Strozzi (bass) and Luca Petrazzuolo (lead guitar), the band quickly made waves with two early demos, setting the stage for their impactful debut.
Their first record deal came in 2000, leading to the release of their debut album, Totally Negative Thoughts, via Stonehenge Records. Despite lineup changes in the early 2000s, the band persevered, bringing in new members Stefano Bertolotti (lead guitar) and Mauro Passiatore (bass), and releasing the critically acclaimed mini-CD Target: Hate in 2003, recorded at Spiderhouse Studios in Berlin under producer Harris Johns.
Subsequent years saw Irreverence continue to evolve musically and professionally. They self-released a “best-of” album, Into Battle Since 1995 (2006), which sold over 1,500 copies worldwide. By 2009, they had signed with Noisehead Records and unveiled Upon These Ashes (2010), featuring a guest appearance by Tom Angelripper of Sodom. This period marked extensive touring, including high-profile festival appearances and international recognition.
In 2014, Irreverence partnered with Nadir Music to release Shreds of Humanity. The album was followed by a European tour and a 20th-anniversary celebration in Milan, which was immortalized in their live album, Raise Chaos – Live in Milan (2016). Their next album, Still Burns (2018), showcased a matured and refined sound, drawing inspiration from the iconic film La Haine.
Through decades of lineup changes, Irreverence’s commitment to delivering authentic thrash metal has remained unshakable. Their most recent work, the EP Scapegoat (2021), proved they are as relentless as ever, blending new material with revitalized classics.
Current Line up
Riccardo Paioro – Guitar / Vocals
Davide Firinu – Drums
Marco Colombo – Guitar
Andrea Sangalli – Bass
As they prepare to unleash their next chapter, Irreverence embodies the resilience, passion, and artistry that define the very essence of metal. Welcome to Brutal Records, Irreverence—we can’t wait to see what the future holds!
Follow us for updates on their upcoming album, tour announcements, and more. This is only the beginning of something extraordinary!
https://linktr.ee/brutalrecords.official
www.irreverence.it
Minsk (BY) - Brutal Death Metal quartet, RELICS OF HUMANITY, have partnered with Toilet ov Hell for the premiere of "TAKING THE SHAPE OF INFINITY," the second single from forthcoming album, ABSOLUTE DISMAL DOMAIN. Click the following link to stream it!
https://toiletovhell.com/premiere-relics-of-humanity-taking-the-shape-of-infinity/
Willowtip Records will release Absolute Dismal Domain on January 31.
The band released the following statement about the album:
"Absolute Dismal Domain is a nine-act conceptual record. The story told across these nine tracks is about absolute ubiquitous annihilation of light, both spiritually (god) and physically (sun and stars). This is the most brutal stuff about blackness and ungodliness ever created."
Absolute Dismal Domain is Relics of Humanity's first collection of original material since 2019's Obscuration EP (Willowtip) and the band's first full-length album (and third overall) since 2014's Ominously Reigning upon the Intangible (Amputated Vein).
Pre-order:https://bit.ly/add-willowtip
https://relicsofhumanity.bandcamp.com/album/absolute-dismal-domain
Track Listing:
1. Omen Apollyon
2. Summoning Of Those Who Absorbed
3. Taking The Shape Of Infinity
4. In The Name Of Ubiquitous Gloom
5. Paralyzing The Light II
6. Absolute Dismal Domain
7. Smoldering Of Seraphim
8. His Creation That No Longer Exists
9. Dominion
Credits:
Absolute Dismal Domain is fully composed (music, concept and lyrics), mixed, and mastered by guitarist Siarhei.
Artwork created with oil paints by Siarhei.
Line-up:
Siarhei - Guitars
Pavel - Bass
Flo - Vocals
Vladislav - Drums
https://www.willowtip.com/home.aspx
https://www.facebook.com/relicsofhumanity/
Format: Digital CD / Physical CD
Label: Independent Release
For fans of : Nightwish, Within Temptation, Evanescence and the like…
Tracklist:
01 Familiar Skies
02 Unwind Our Story
03 Sleepless Dreams
04 Breaking Free
05 The Calling
06 Beyond Reality
07 The Spark
08 Enchantment
09 The Moment
10 One With The Stars
11 Rhapsody Of Life
Line-Up
Vocals: Valerie De Kempe
Guitars: Tijmen Matthys
Violin: Jakob Declercq
Keys: Robbe Adriaens
Bass: Ewoud Dekoninck
Drums: Wout Debacker
The idea for Worlds Beyond came about in the summer of 2016, when guitarist Tijmen started writing songs that needed to be both powerful and melodic. Six months later, the first rehearsal took place in Ghent, Belgium, with singer Valerie, drummer Catoo, bassist Ewoud and keyboardist Robbe.
After several months of rehearsals and a try-out show, the band sought additional members. With violinist Jakob and new drummer Wout, the lineup was complete. The rehearsal space moved from Ghent to the Bandcave in Tielt, an event venue owned by drummer Wout.
Three demo singles were recorded in late 2017 (Fallen Star, Am I Lost, Ice King), after which Worlds Beyond was able to play several gigs in 2018. Social media presence was built up, and the band continued to work on new songs.
Two years after the band formed, there were enough songs to fill an album. So Worlds Beyond began production on their debut album, “Symphony of Dawn.” Quite an undertaking for an independent DIY band, but one that the members tackled with enthusiasm.
Recordings took place in the fall of 2019 at various locations. The original music was taken to the next level with new harmonies in guitar, violin & vocals, as well as special effects and a digital symphonic orchestra.
To keep the production affordable while guaranteeing a professional result, a crowdfunding campaign was launched, with overwhelming success: Worlds Beyond collected more than 150% of the originally targeted 2000 euros.
Not letting the corona crisis in 2020 get them down, the band used these months online to prepare a full release campaign in-house, including 4 music videos. Single releases started in the fall of 2020, with the release of their debut album Symphony of Dawn on December 12.
Although the preparation, recording and release of the debut album Symphony of Dawn could be accomplished despite the corona crisis, touring to promote the album was plagued by lockdowns and canceled events. Almost a year from date, Oct. 8 and 9, 2021, Worlds Beyond was able to keep their release shows going.
In 2022, the band focused fully on performing and developing new music, a period that was both inspiring and productive.
2023 marked the beginning of an exciting new project: their second studio album, Rhapsody Of Life. Recording began early that year, and from the first moment, the band members knew that this album would hold a special place in their hearts. They took ample time to bring each song to perfection. For two years they worked intensively to refine arrangements, lyrics and melodies to create an album that they are not only proud of, but that they know will touch their fans.
In addition to the work on the album, Worlds Beyond experienced another highlight in 2024 with the release of the music video for One.
Now the band is on the verge of a new milestone: the release of Rhapsody Of Life on Jan. 31, 2025. The concept album celebrates human existence, with each song recounting a specific experience that is part of collective life. The album culminates in the title track, which asks the ultimate question about life.
To celebrate this special occasion, Worlds Beyond is hosting three exclusive release concerts on Feb. 28, March 1 and March 2, 2025. These concerts will take place in collaboration with the symphonic orchestra Zanglust and promise to be a unique spectacle. With this collaboration, the band is taking their music to the next level and presenting Rhapsody Of Life in a grand and compelling way. It promises to be an experience no one wants to miss.
The coming years promise even more highlights, and Worlds Beyond looks forward to experiencing new musical adventures together with their fans.
https://www.facebook.com/worldsbeyondofficial
Label: Xtreem MusicRelease Date: February 4th 2025
Genre: Death/Thrash Metal
For fans of: Gorguts | Obliveon | Pestilence | Believer
Beneath a grieving, tortured sky, the world burns. Once grand cities wreathed in smoke, their towering edifices crumbling, collapsing into ruin. The remnants of humanity crawl through the ashes on blistering hands and knees, choking on the fumes of their own annihilation. The failed caretakers of a paradise become a boundless charnel house in flame. The dead and the soon to be dead lie in mountains of scorched flesh and heat cracked bone, a testament to the grotesque ignorance and arrogance of man…wilfully blind and consumed by greed until the very end. These are the final moments of our Eden, our miracle of life that we raped and plundered, warped and manipulated into a twisted carnival of atrocities.
Having blazed a trail in the early ‘90s with their four highly regarded demos, Canada’s death/thrash pioneers Sarkasm, burst back into life in 2019 – signing with Xtreem Music and releasing their first full length album, As Empires Decay, in 2023. Now it is time for the next chapter in the Sarkasm story to begin, as they prepare to unleash their second album, the momentous Carnival Of Atrocities. Opening with the forearm smash of ‘I Am Chaos’, Carnival Of Atrocities immediately sets out what Sarkasm are all about; massive crunching riffs, huge, domineering drums and the magnificent vocal power of Bruno Bernier – who also fronts the reborn Obliveon - all brought together in immaculately structured songs where technical complexity is tempered by finely wrought hooks. ‘Murmurs From The Void’ is an early highlight, with Bernier’s vocals rising up between the snapping drums and those thick, textured riffs while a perfectly expressed guitar solo brings the song to its conclusion, with every note considered and carefully chosen. Throughout the album, songs like ‘Cold Empty Rooms’ and ‘Echoes Of Hyperion’ demonstrate that Sarkasm stand apart from the pack; operating in a different sphere to most bands, they plot a course that heads confidently into unexplored territories. When the armour-plated ‘Deadweight’ fades into silence, after a relentless, remorseless display of bludgeoning power, you are left with a need for more…for one more play, one more ride through the maze of blood, one more journey through the Carnival Of Atrocities!
The sound on Carnival Of Atrocities, captured by producer Maxime Lacroix (Gastrorrexis etc) and the mastering of the respected Dan Swanö (Asphyx, Avulsed, Incantation etc) is perfect for Sarkasm, giving a strength and prominence to every instrument, without sacrificing the clarity required to appreciate these well defined songs. When Xtreem Music release this stunning album on February 4th, on CD, vinyl and cassette formats, it will surely see Sarkasm ascending to the heady heights that their music has always deserved. Be prepared for a masterclass in technical, addictive, impactful metal that you’ll never forget!
Line-up:
Bruno Bernier - Vocals
François Dubuc - Guitars
Yves Parent - Guitars
Dave Bouchard - Bass
Simon Thibodeau - Drums
https://www.xtreemmusic.com/
https://www.facebook.com/sarkasmqc
ZERO ABSOLU – “LA SAIGNÉE”
Genre: Black MetalLabel: AOP Records
VÖ: 31.01.2025
With members of ALCEST and REGARDE LES HOMMES TOMBER
ZERO ABSOLU is the band formerly known as Glaciation.Glaciation was a project founded in 2011 by François Duguest (instruments) and Jean Valnoir Simoulin (Vocals, art direction).
The group then expanded to include Hugo Moerman (who became the 3rd permanent member of the group), the two main members of Alcest, and Lychar.
In 2012, they released the album «1994». The lyrics nostalgically and bitterly revisit Valnoir’s experience within the Black Metal scene throughout the 90s.
Valnoir temporarily left the band in 2014 and was replaced by RMS Hreidmarr.
In 2015, the album «Sur les falaises de marbre» was released by Osmose. Productions. Due to alcoholism issues (among others), Hreidmarr was later removed from the band. He then decided, without informing anyone, to assemble a new lineup and illegally registered the name «Glaciation» with the French Institute for Intellectual Property.
In 2023, the core of the original lineup (obviously without Hreidmarr), accompanied by a member of Regarde les hommes tomber and another from Alcest, recorded a new album: La saignée («The Bloodletting»). The lyrics take the form of a pamphlet confronting the enemies of the band and the Metal scene in general.
In 2024, to put an end to the drama, they decided to rename Glaciation to ZÉRO ABSOLU, and signs with AOP.
https://www.facebook.com/metastazisparis
Little Rock (AR) - Beatdown Death Metal Horde, OPEN KASKET, will release their debut full-length album, TRIALS OF FAILURE, on February 7!
A
crushing slab of Death Metal, Trials of Failure comes to you on
digital and cassette formats by California-based label, Barbaric Brutality Records. The album will also be
available via the Open Kasket bandcamp page.
Thematically, Trials of Failure revolves around self deprecation and full criticism of one's self. Sonically, the album is a demolition demonstration of caustic riffing and relentless pummeling. Add guest vocal spots on "Internal Threat" (Stan Liszewski of Terminal Nation), "Chain Whip" (Bryson Sherick of Backbiter), and "Chemical Death" (Jackson Edwards of Zashed), and the package is complete. Subtly is anathema. Force is paramount.
The album's first single, "Internal Threat (feat. Terminal Nation)," will be released on January 17.
Track Listing:
1. Ersatz (Sine Die)
2. No Value
3. Internal Threat (feat. Terminal Nation)
4. Bruised Sprainstein
5. Should
6. Putrid Existence
7. Defective
8. Chain Whip (feat. Backbiter)
9. Chemical Death (feat. Zashed)
10. Ripped Up
Credits:
Drums engineered at Wolfman Studios.
Mixed/Mastered/Reamped by Conor Haines at Corruption Studios.
Line-Up:
Fox Stillman - Vocals
Jacob Stillman - Guitar
Ethan Graham - Guitar
Jake Rasch - Bass/Vocals
Ryan Thibault - Drums
Bio:
Open Kasket is a Beatdown Death Metal band straight from Little Rock, AR. Formed in 2022, the band’s sound revolves around slamming riffs, groovy drums, and monstrous bass. These components together create the all out violent sound that the band delivers.
https://www.nightshiftmerch.com/pages/barbaric-brutality
https://www.facebook.com/openkaskethc
It is available at: https://youtu.be/pzFCx6CHjhc
The track features Bargnatt XIX (aka Krys Fruit-denhez) from OPHE, ECR.LINF, OMRÅDE as special guest on vocals and offers a new facet of the French Iconoclastic and polymorphic Black Metal duo. It's a violent industrial Black Metal with apocalyptic atmosphere and distopyc sounds, an oppressive song in the vein of the best Dødheimsgard, Akhlys, Blut Aus Nord, Deadspace dealing about the addiction and its symptoms: egocentrism, depression, withdrawal.
BERLIAL, how to feed the disaster, knowing you can't do without it.
"Nourishing The Disaster To Come" will be released on February 7th, 2025 on My Kingdom Music in digipak CD, LP (black and splatter blue vinyls) and digital.
You can PRE-ORDER here: https://shorturl.at/84xCN
Cover (realized by Jeff Grimal)
Tracklist:
1. The Last Dance
2. Nouveau Monde
3. We Deserve To Fall Again
4. Ivresse De La Finitude
5. Nourishing The Disaster To Come
6. Le Néant Pour Éternité
https://linktr.ee/mykingdommusic
http://www.facebook.com/berlial666
INSURRECTION – “EXILED TO EARTH BONUS”
Format: Music Cassette(digitally, only the 4 'ETE' EP tracks
will be available to stream in 8-BIT)
Label: Tunnelgeur Records
For fans of : Arch Enemy, Dark Tranquility, At The Gates, Carcass and so on…..
Tracklist:
Side A:
01. Hopeless World Below
02. The End Of Honesty
03. In Terram Extorres
04. Crimson Skies
05. Futile Existence(live)
06. Dawn Of Defeat(live)
07. Moribund(live)
8-BIT:
01. Hopeless World Below
02. The End Of Honesty
03. In Terram Extorres
04. Crimson Skies
05. Spiralling Down
06. On Circles Of Despair
07. Moribund
INSURRECTION (NL) offers the ultimate blend between brutality, melody and catchiness with their raging melodic death/thrash. Hailing from the north of the Netherlands, founded in 2008, these Dutch thrashers released their critically acclaimed 6-track debut EP 'Catatonic' on Big Bad Wolf Records in 2015. First print sold-out in no time and Insurrection subsequently did a whole shitload of shows promoting this release in the Netherlands and Germany.
Following up their successful debut EP, Insurrection released full-length album ‘Circles Of Despair’ in 2019 on Big Bad Wolf/Headbangers Records (mix & mastering by Fredrik Nordström, who previously mixed In Flames, Arch Enemy, Dimmu Borgir etc.). Still tight and energetic, but pushing the envelope on this release by refining their death/thrash sound into a more diverse approach.
With 4-track EP ‘Exiled To Earth’, Insurrection presented their most melodic and mature release in 2023. Containing meticulously written and thought out melodeath/thrash tracks. Equally aggressive, upbeat and melodic, but with an added touch of prog and atmosphere this time. ‘Exiled To Earth’ was mixed and mastered by Mendel bij de Leij (Aborted, Severe Torture, Haliphron a.o.).
Critically acclaimed for their killer songwriting skills and their tight live performances (more than 120 shows played all over Europe with metal icons such as Destruction, Cryptopsy, King Diamond, Cradle Of Filth, Suffocation, Hypocrisy a.o.) during the past few years, Insurrections quality is no longer an underground secret. With a special edition re-release of ‘Exiled To Earth’ (including 10 (!) live & 8-BIT bonus tracks) these melodeath/thrashers are ready to rise like the tide out of the underground!
INSURRECTION is:
Douwe Talma: Drums
Marten Hutten: Guitar
Armand Venema: Guitar
Pieter Oeverling: Vocals/Bassguitar
https://www.facebook.com/Tunnelgeur/
https://www.facebook.com/Insurrectionofficial
Label: Independent Release
Release Date: January 24th 2025
Genre: Blackened Death Metal
For fans of: Immolation | Lord Belial | Behemoth | Belphegor
It was five years ago that they walked out of the Arizona deserts, figures shimmering in the heat. In a moment they stood before us and cast the puzzle box of Pestilence Reborn at our feet. Then without word or discernible movement they were once again part of the mirage manipulated horizon. Thoughtless and careless, mesmerized by this unlooked for gift, we reached for the box, eager fingers caressing symbols and sigils that seemed to excrete sickness through our skin…and then the pain began, the nightmares of hook and claw and barbed wire embrace…an eternity of agony.
Now screams become silence…and they are here again, the desert sun at their backs. They offer us a glass of emerald liquid that seems to move within the clear walls that surround it. Bile Of The Gods. Without hesitation we take it. We drink, we swallow…we are undone.
In truth, Phoenix residents Deadspawn haven’t been silent since their Pestilence Reborn debut album appeared in 2020; there’s been a single, a split release with Swarm Of Serpents and a rough and raw live outing – Live At The Beast 2023. However what fans have really been waiting for is a second full length studio album…and now it is here. Bile Of The Gods is a staggering outpouring of blackened death metal, as hypnotic as it is devastating. From the triumphant announcement of their return that is opener ‘Unsleep’ to the many layered masterpiece of extremity and terror, ‘Bile Of The Gods’ itself, that concludes this stunning album, this is an utterly absorbing listening experience. Time stands still as you are swept through this array of secrets and dark wonders. Be it the arcane spellcraft and devastating power of ‘Eyes Of Savior’ or ‘Eminence Upon The Throne’, a collision of textures, melodies and wicked riffs that dance like spiders across your frozen face, Bile Of The Gods is an all encompassing kingdom of nightmares. Breathtakingly accomplished in its presentation, Bile Of The Gods is the work of musicians who are masters of their craft. There is an unearthly vitality that writhes through each individual performance and the resulting atmosphere is haunting. This is a triumph of the extreme music arts and a testament to the enduring potency and strength of Deadspawn!
The set of songs that Deadspawn crafted for Bile Of The Gods deserved to be presented in the best possible manner. With this in mind the band sought out the mixing and mastering skills of Phil Pluskota, who has worked with Dååth, Wormhole, Vulvodynia and many more, to make sure that the full impactful nature of every note, every commanding word could be appreciated. And to put the final seal of quality upon their infernal creation? There was only one artist to call upon for the cover image of Bile Of The Gods – Jon Zig (Deeds Of Flesh, Defeated Sanity, Gorgasm etc). His striking imagery perfectly complements the majestic sounds that lurk beneath it. Bile Of The Gods will be unleashed on January 24th and be assured, Deadspawn have delivered everything you could wish for in terms of epic, imaginative, decimating blackened death metal. Drink deep and dream!
Line-up:
Curt DuRocher - Guitar/Vocals
Ryan Frech - Drums
John Rueger - Bass/Backing Vocals
Ryan Roubison - Guitar/Backing Vocals
All music and lyrics by Curt DuRocher
https://www.facebook.com/DeadspawnOfficial/
Format: Digital CD / Physical CD / Vinyl (limited to 200 pieces in
special colour, possible repress will then be standard black)
Label: Independent Release
For fans of: In Flames, Wolfheart, Insomnium, At The Gates, Be'lakor and the like….
Tracklist:
01 Travail Pt. I - Anima
02 Travail Pt. II - Animus
03 Amaranth
04 Grand Denial
05 Circuition
06 Withered
07 Inner Paradigm
Nephylim was founded in 2015 by friends Kevin van Geffen (guitar) and Rens van de Ven (first on guitar, later on bass).
From the start it was immediately clear in which style the band would operate: the Gothenburg melodic death metal.
After a number of line-up changes, the band has had the same line-up for years now, with the latest addition being Tijn Bosters as singer, also known from Depths of Kronos and Basterd Bound.
In the summer of 2021, the band was asked to play a Corona-proof concert in the W2 in Den Bosch, where they impressed programmer Rob van der Ham. “I was immediately captivated by the band. A very unique sound and they know exactly how to convey it. Then I immediately thought of Music Hub, because this band deserves an extra push and can certainly use it.”
'Circuition' is the long-awaited follow-up to the debut album 'Severance of Serenity'.
Just like the debut album, 'Circuition' is a conceptual album that explores the concepts of 'the cycle of life' and the 'wheel of fate'. Each song on the record is connected to a meaning or state of being, such as the origin of life: birth, the consequences of old age or everyone's perception of the circulation of life.
By pushing the boundaries in terms of overall production and quality, music and lyrical compositions, 'Circuition' has become a product that is considered to be suitable for the global elite.
With the help of a crowdfunding campaign, the public has supported the band financially and made it clear that they are excited and ready for 'Circuition'.
Album Credits
Produced by Joost van den Broek, Yarne Heylen and Nephylim.
Drums recorded at Sandlane Recording Facilities, engineered by Jos Driessen.
Guitars, bass & vocals recorded at Project Zero Studio, engineered by Yarne Heylen.
Guitar reamped at Sandlane Recording Facilities, engineered by Jos Driessen.
Mixed by Joost van den Broek at Sandlane Recording Facilities.
Mastered by Darius van Helfteren at Amsterdam Mastering.
Orchestration composition by Kevin van Geffen & Yannick Maris.
Orchestration arrangement by Yannick Maris.
Artwork & illustration by Giannis Nakos (Remedy Art Design).
Logo Design by Yusuf Effendi (TyranT).
Costume design by Sabine Sleddens.
Line-Up
Tijn Bosters – Lead vocals
Kevin van Geffen – Guitars & Clean/Backing vocals
Ralph Lentink – Guitars
Rens van de Ven – Bass
Martijn Paauwe – Drums
Thematically, Trials of Failure revolves around self deprecation and full criticism of one's self. Sonically, the album is a demolition demonstration of caustic riffing and relentless pummeling. Add guest vocal spots on "Internal Threat" (Stan Liszewski of Terminal Nation), "Chain Whip" (Bryson Sherick of Backbiter), and "Chemical Death" (Jackson Edwards of Zashed), and the package is complete. Subtly is anathema. Force is paramount.
The album's first single, "Internal Threat (feat. Terminal Nation)," will be released on January 17.
Track Listing:1. Ersatz (Sine Die)
2. No Value
3. Internal Threat (feat. Terminal Nation)
4. Bruised Sprainstein
5. Should
6. Putrid Existence
7. Defective
8. Chain Whip (feat. Backbiter)
9. Chemical Death (feat. Zashed)
10. Ripped Up
Credits:
Drums engineered at Wolfman Studios.
Mixed/Mastered/Reamped by Conor Haines at Corruption Studios.
Line-Up:
Fox Stillman - Vocals
Jacob Stillman - Guitar
Ethan Graham - Guitar
Jake Rasch - Bass/Vocals
Ryan Thibault - Drums
Bio:
Open Kasket is a Beatdown Death Metal band straight from Little Rock, AR. Formed in 2022, the band’s sound revolves around slamming riffs, groovy drums, and monstrous bass. These components together create the all out violent sound that the band delivers.
https://www.nightshiftmerch.com/pages/barbaric-brutality
https://www.facebook.com/openkaskethc
It is available at: https://youtu.be/pzFCx6CHjhc
The track features Bargnatt XIX (aka Krys Fruit-denhez) from OPHE, ECR.LINF, OMRÅDE as special guest on vocals and offers a new facet of the French Iconoclastic and polymorphic Black Metal duo. It's a violent industrial Black Metal with apocalyptic atmosphere and distopyc sounds, an oppressive song in the vein of the best Dødheimsgard, Akhlys, Blut Aus Nord, Deadspace dealing about the addiction and its symptoms: egocentrism, depression, withdrawal.
BERLIAL, how to feed the disaster, knowing you can't do without it.
"Nourishing The Disaster To Come" will be released on February 7th, 2025 on My Kingdom Music in digipak CD, LP (black and splatter blue vinyls) and digital.
You can PRE-ORDER here: https://shorturl.at/84xCNCover (realized by Jeff Grimal)
Tracklist:
1. The Last Dance
2. Nouveau Monde
3. We Deserve To Fall Again
4. Ivresse De La Finitude
5. Nourishing The Disaster To Come
6. Le Néant Pour Éternité
https://linktr.ee/mykingdommusic
http://www.facebook.com/berlial666
INSURRECTION – “EXILED TO EARTH BONUS”
Format: Music Cassette(digitally, only the 4 'ETE' EP tracks
will be available to stream in 8-BIT)Label: Tunnelgeur Records
For fans of : Arch Enemy, Dark Tranquility, At The Gates, Carcass and so on…..
Tracklist:
Side A:
01. Hopeless World Below
02. The End Of Honesty
03. In Terram Extorres
04. Crimson Skies
05. Futile Existence(live)
06. Dawn Of Defeat(live)
07. Moribund(live)
8-BIT:
01. Hopeless World Below
02. The End Of Honesty
03. In Terram Extorres
04. Crimson Skies
05. Spiralling Down
06. On Circles Of Despair
07. Moribund
INSURRECTION (NL) offers the ultimate blend between brutality, melody and catchiness with their raging melodic death/thrash. Hailing from the north of the Netherlands, founded in 2008, these Dutch thrashers released their critically acclaimed 6-track debut EP 'Catatonic' on Big Bad Wolf Records in 2015. First print sold-out in no time and Insurrection subsequently did a whole shitload of shows promoting this release in the Netherlands and Germany.
Following up their successful debut EP, Insurrection released full-length album ‘Circles Of Despair’ in 2019 on Big Bad Wolf/Headbangers Records (mix & mastering by Fredrik Nordström, who previously mixed In Flames, Arch Enemy, Dimmu Borgir etc.). Still tight and energetic, but pushing the envelope on this release by refining their death/thrash sound into a more diverse approach.
With 4-track EP ‘Exiled To Earth’, Insurrection presented their most melodic and mature release in 2023. Containing meticulously written and thought out melodeath/thrash tracks. Equally aggressive, upbeat and melodic, but with an added touch of prog and atmosphere this time. ‘Exiled To Earth’ was mixed and mastered by Mendel bij de Leij (Aborted, Severe Torture, Haliphron a.o.).
Critically acclaimed for their killer songwriting skills and their tight live performances (more than 120 shows played all over Europe with metal icons such as Destruction, Cryptopsy, King Diamond, Cradle Of Filth, Suffocation, Hypocrisy a.o.) during the past few years, Insurrections quality is no longer an underground secret. With a special edition re-release of ‘Exiled To Earth’ (including 10 (!) live & 8-BIT bonus tracks) these melodeath/thrashers are ready to rise like the tide out of the underground!
INSURRECTION is:
Douwe Talma: Drums
Marten Hutten: Guitar
Armand Venema: Guitar
Pieter Oeverling: Vocals/Bassguitar
https://www.facebook.com/Tunnelgeur/
https://www.facebook.com/Insurrectionofficial
Label: Independent ReleaseRelease Date: January 24th 2025
Genre: Blackened Death Metal
For fans of: Immolation | Lord Belial | Behemoth | Belphegor
It was five years ago that they walked out of the Arizona deserts, figures shimmering in the heat. In a moment they stood before us and cast the puzzle box of Pestilence Reborn at our feet. Then without word or discernible movement they were once again part of the mirage manipulated horizon. Thoughtless and careless, mesmerized by this unlooked for gift, we reached for the box, eager fingers caressing symbols and sigils that seemed to excrete sickness through our skin…and then the pain began, the nightmares of hook and claw and barbed wire embrace…an eternity of agony.
Now screams become silence…and they are here again, the desert sun at their backs. They offer us a glass of emerald liquid that seems to move within the clear walls that surround it. Bile Of The Gods. Without hesitation we take it. We drink, we swallow…we are undone.
In truth, Phoenix residents Deadspawn haven’t been silent since their Pestilence Reborn debut album appeared in 2020; there’s been a single, a split release with Swarm Of Serpents and a rough and raw live outing – Live At The Beast 2023. However what fans have really been waiting for is a second full length studio album…and now it is here. Bile Of The Gods is a staggering outpouring of blackened death metal, as hypnotic as it is devastating. From the triumphant announcement of their return that is opener ‘Unsleep’ to the many layered masterpiece of extremity and terror, ‘Bile Of The Gods’ itself, that concludes this stunning album, this is an utterly absorbing listening experience. Time stands still as you are swept through this array of secrets and dark wonders. Be it the arcane spellcraft and devastating power of ‘Eyes Of Savior’ or ‘Eminence Upon The Throne’, a collision of textures, melodies and wicked riffs that dance like spiders across your frozen face, Bile Of The Gods is an all encompassing kingdom of nightmares. Breathtakingly accomplished in its presentation, Bile Of The Gods is the work of musicians who are masters of their craft. There is an unearthly vitality that writhes through each individual performance and the resulting atmosphere is haunting. This is a triumph of the extreme music arts and a testament to the enduring potency and strength of Deadspawn!
The set of songs that Deadspawn crafted for Bile Of The Gods deserved to be presented in the best possible manner. With this in mind the band sought out the mixing and mastering skills of Phil Pluskota, who has worked with Dååth, Wormhole, Vulvodynia and many more, to make sure that the full impactful nature of every note, every commanding word could be appreciated. And to put the final seal of quality upon their infernal creation? There was only one artist to call upon for the cover image of Bile Of The Gods – Jon Zig (Deeds Of Flesh, Defeated Sanity, Gorgasm etc). His striking imagery perfectly complements the majestic sounds that lurk beneath it. Bile Of The Gods will be unleashed on January 24th and be assured, Deadspawn have delivered everything you could wish for in terms of epic, imaginative, decimating blackened death metal. Drink deep and dream!
Line-up:
Curt DuRocher - Guitar/Vocals
Ryan Frech - Drums
John Rueger - Bass/Backing Vocals
Ryan Roubison - Guitar/Backing Vocals
All music and lyrics by Curt DuRocher
https://www.facebook.com/DeadspawnOfficial/
Format: Digital CD / Physical CD / Vinyl (limited to 200 pieces in
special colour, possible repress will then be standard black)Label: Independent Release
For fans of: In Flames, Wolfheart, Insomnium, At The Gates, Be'lakor and the like….
Tracklist:
01 Travail Pt. I - Anima
02 Travail Pt. II - Animus
03 Amaranth
04 Grand Denial
05 Circuition
06 Withered
07 Inner Paradigm
Nephylim was founded in 2015 by friends Kevin van Geffen (guitar) and Rens van de Ven (first on guitar, later on bass).
From the start it was immediately clear in which style the band would operate: the Gothenburg melodic death metal.
After a number of line-up changes, the band has had the same line-up for years now, with the latest addition being Tijn Bosters as singer, also known from Depths of Kronos and Basterd Bound.
In the summer of 2021, the band was asked to play a Corona-proof concert in the W2 in Den Bosch, where they impressed programmer Rob van der Ham. “I was immediately captivated by the band. A very unique sound and they know exactly how to convey it. Then I immediately thought of Music Hub, because this band deserves an extra push and can certainly use it.”
'Circuition' is the long-awaited follow-up to the debut album 'Severance of Serenity'.
Just like the debut album, 'Circuition' is a conceptual album that explores the concepts of 'the cycle of life' and the 'wheel of fate'. Each song on the record is connected to a meaning or state of being, such as the origin of life: birth, the consequences of old age or everyone's perception of the circulation of life.
By pushing the boundaries in terms of overall production and quality, music and lyrical compositions, 'Circuition' has become a product that is considered to be suitable for the global elite.
With the help of a crowdfunding campaign, the public has supported the band financially and made it clear that they are excited and ready for 'Circuition'.
Album Credits
Produced by Joost van den Broek, Yarne Heylen and Nephylim.
Drums recorded at Sandlane Recording Facilities, engineered by Jos Driessen.
Guitars, bass & vocals recorded at Project Zero Studio, engineered by Yarne Heylen.
Guitar reamped at Sandlane Recording Facilities, engineered by Jos Driessen.
Mixed by Joost van den Broek at Sandlane Recording Facilities.
Mastered by Darius van Helfteren at Amsterdam Mastering.
Orchestration composition by Kevin van Geffen & Yannick Maris.
Orchestration arrangement by Yannick Maris.
Artwork & illustration by Giannis Nakos (Remedy Art Design).
Logo Design by Yusuf Effendi (TyranT).
Costume design by Sabine Sleddens.
Line-Up
Tijn Bosters – Lead vocals
Kevin van Geffen – Guitars & Clean/Backing vocals
Ralph Lentink – Guitars
Rens van de Ven – Bass
Martijn Paauwe – Drums
Label: Invima RecordsRelease Date: January 24th 2025
Genre: Industrial Black/Death Metal
For fans of: Anaal Nathrakh | The Berzerker | Akercocke | Khonsu
Hailing from the grey, industrial and notoriously rainswept streets of Manchester, England, The Machinist are hell-bent on exposing the gaping, endless emptiness that lies behind the deceptive façade of human existence. Their mechanistic, blackened extreme metal is a ferocious attack on the arrogant conceit that our lives, our pale, flickering flames in the boundless universe, so fragile and ephemeral, have some kind of greater meaning. Yet they will ride their train, hurtling to the end, with a maniacal laugh and a proud freedom, screaming for more speed, spewing their disgust on the passive and the lifeless who waste their precious moments in wilful blindness and contemptible subservience. Contempt For Life is a jackhammer attack on those without the courage for truth, a defiant glare into the eye of annihilation fuelled by solos like liquid flame and riffs hewn from acerbic misanthropy.
Building upon the blackened foundations laid down by The Machinist’s excoriating debut album, I Am Void, Contempt For Life opens with the shocking impact of its title track, a bewildering, multi-faceted assault on the senses. The guitars swoop and dive like deranged raptors above the grinding overkill of programmed drums set to kill. Then, within the black cyborg heart of the song, the claustrophobic riff attack draws back to expose a majestic, malignant landscape, towering and terrifying in its alien magnificence. ‘Cathedrals Fall’ follows in the burnt and bloody wake of ‘Contempt For Life’ bringing a stunning melodic sensibility to the barrage of gargantuan weaponry. Shades of melancholy rise like the shadows of titans between the walls of steel and a nobility of spirit is glimpsed behind the rabid exhortations of venom and disgust. Our journey through this hellscape of ashes and decimation continues with the bludgeoning, bruising ‘Brace’, the disconcerting pulse of interludes ‘Gog’ and ‘Magog’, the formidable ‘Demagogue’, a frenzied swarm of spite that climbs to closing moments of transcendence and the nightmare storms of ‘Anthropic Mistake’, before we are cast up upon the broken shores of ‘Cracks’ – a place of fractured sanity and eyeless tormentors that hasten us towards the final, ultimate end of all. Creative, visionary and scarring, Contempt For Life is breathtakingly powerful yet deceptively expansive, rife with hidden passages and tunnels that lead into ever deeper darknesses. A listening experience of enthralling intensity.
Mixed and mastered for the ultimate in cold, mechanistic force by the renowned George Nerantzis (Abbath, Dark Funeral, Rotting Christ etc) and adorned in the merciless, high impact artwork of Duncan Macpherson (Extinction Of Mankind, Deus Mori), Contempt For Life will be unleashed upon the world by InViMa Records on January 24th. Join The Machinist as they tear through the veils of deception and carry the punishing, confrontational sound of Contempt For Life to the ears of the lost, the outliers and the outcasts of the world.
Line-up:
Tobias Gray – Lead Guitar/Backing Vocals
John Thompson – Vocals/Keyboards/Drum Programming
George Kal – Rhythm Guitar/Backing Vocals
Bass performed by Luke Chapman.
Additional vocals on ‘Contempt For Life’ and ‘Cathedrals Fall’ by Scott Walton (Reign Of Erebus)
https://www.invimarecords.com/
https://themachinistuk.wixsite.com/themachinistuk
Finnish Deathgrind band CANNIBAL ACCIDENT is set to release their fifth studio album 'DISGUST' on February 28th 2025 via Inverse Records.
The music video for Darken The Attic is released today and it's available here: https://youtu.be/GSXtaXtBDms
Vocalist Kurwa Doktor comments the lyrics:
" "Darken The Attic" tells about the horrors of delirium tremens after sacrificing your mind, body and soul to excessive amounts of alcohol for so many years you have already lost the count."
Jondom (Bass) comments music and video:
"Musically "Darken The Attic" is quite far from our comfort zone with dissonant riffs which are like made to create feelings of pure anxiety for the listener. Song is one of "weirdos" of coming "Disgust"-album and goal was to highlight how guitar and bass has own place and space in our music even these two instruments aren't necessarily always playing same kind of riff, part or even notes in a song. This "chaotic harmony" can be heard particularly in this song. Idea for the video came also partly because of the nature of the song. Quick clips of grotesque and graphic content forced to listeners eye receptors are just like made to underline the musical feeling and lyrical theme of the song."
Biography:
Formed in 2007, Cannibal Accident have released four full-length albums and a number of smaller releases. Old-school grindcore, death metal, hardcore and mosh part(ie)s are combined in brutally cutting, compact songs where speed, heaviness and catchiness are the main denominators.
Cannibal Accident live on stage is a comprehensive psychophysical experience, no holds barred.
Listen to the first double-single 'Scorched Meat Tactics - Explicit Everything' https://push.fm/fl/cannibal-accident-scorched
Listen to the second double-single 'Itseinhon Kusisella Alttarilla / Darken the Attic' https://push.fm/fl/ca-itseinho
Track
list:1. Explicit Everything
2. Toleraped
3. Darkest Auer
4. When Only Fans Blow On Empty Stage 5. Flesh Fabricant
6. Darken The Attic
7. Itseinhon Kusisella Alttarilla (feat. Nikki 666)
8. Mouthbreathing Bottomfeeder
9. In The Meat Of The Night
10. EU-rope Around Your Neck
11. Kemperverse (Kemper Trilogy part 3: Mama's Boy)
12. Wife Eater (Woman's Best Friend)
13. R.I.C.H. (Relying In Capital Heresy)
14. Viimene Fiitti (feat. Ulti-Make)
15. Omniworld
16. Inhumanely Precipitated Biodegradation
17. No One Loves You Anymore
18. I Want To Pay More Taxes
19. Insult / Result
20. Scorched Meat Tactics
Album cover by Maxime Taccardi
Line-up:
Kolkka - guitar
Wilkman - drums
Raisio - low
Kurwa Doktor - high
Jondom - bass & backing howls
https://www.youtube.com/@CannibalAccident
https://www.facebook.com/cannibalaccident
CHORDOMA – “CHORDOMA” EP
Label: Comatose MusicRelease Date: March 7th 2025
Genre: BrutalDeath Metal
For fans of: Cryptopsy | Suffocation | Unfathomable Ruination | Bludgeoned
I lean over your bed and stare down into those frantic, desperate eyes that scream silently from the red chaos of your face; all those smooth planes and protruding features transformed – as if by magic – into a shattered topography of suppurating sinkholes, shards and splinters, tattered musculature and tiny remnants of skin. An endlessly fascinating dreamscape of wounds! Meanwhile your entrails coil and glisten like enchanted serpents and white bones stand out, tall and proud, hard towers against a pleasing backdrop of sanguine softness. I give you a reassuring smile, exercising my best bedside manner before moving on to the next patient. All is going well…
A strike force formed by veterans of a thousand campaigns beyond the boundaries of morality and civilised society, members of Vituperate, Purulent Necrosis, Anal Stabwound and many more, Chordoma are here to deliver a horrifying assault of brutal death metal, a self-titled EP of merciless, scalding intensity. Beginning in a blinding blur of precision drumming and menacing, circling riffs, ‘Medically Induced Asphyxiation’ proceeds to land blow after jarring blow – shaking the brain and loosening the teeth – a no holds barred welcome to the carnage to come. ‘Innermost Intestinal Exposure’ will have worshippers of brutality in raptures as it erupts in deranged violence, delivering riffs like incisive stab wounds and touches of inventive cruelty that only the most accomplished practitioners of sonic devastation are capable. As this masterful display of the utmost extremity continues from track to track, instruments are wielded as implements of pain infliction and each element of the Chordoma sound moves with cold precision - locking, releasing, spinning, engaging, dissecting - a machine of insane design and perverse purpose…and within the claustrophobic onslaught, the surging waves of liquidised and putrefied bodies, moments of twisted genius gleam like baited hooks, drawing you back into the organised chaos of blood and agony time after time after time.
Adorned in the cruel and visceral artwork of Wong Sinting Death (Apogean, Hysterectomy, Chainsaw Disgorgement etc) and mixed and mastered to gore-soaked perfection by Travis Cook (Human Excoriation, Vituperate) at Unique Sound Design, the Chordoma EP, featuring five tracks of supreme brutal death metal, will be unleashed by Comatose Music on March 7th. This titanic collection of meticulously sculpted sadism will set the standards for all pretenders to the throne of relentless, rapacious destruction that follow in its wake. Nothing has prepared you for this…
Line-up:
Justin D. - Vocals
Blake S. – Guitars/Bass
Nikhil T. - Drums
https://www.comatosemusic.com/
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557678156083
RISE OF TYRANTS - “THE CHRONICLES OF CARDINAL PABLO MENDOZA “
Brace
yourself for absolute annihilation! Brutal Records has
unleashed the apocalypse by signing Italy's masters of sonic destruction, Rise
of Tyrants. Their highly anticipated album, The Chronicles of Cardinal
Pablo Mendoza, is poised to detonate on February 28, 2025.
But the devastation doesn’t stop there! The Abnormality in Structure album will roar back with a full remaster, unleashing sheer chaos on February 7, 2025. Plus, prepare for the brutal resurgence of Trauma, hitting with a completely remastered fury on January 10, 2025, shattering all limits of brutality. This is raw, unrestrained death metal terror: merciless, bone-crushing, and utterly unstoppable. Get ready for total obliteration!
Rise Of Tyrants has returned, more ferocious and unforgiving than ever. This Bergamo-based powerhouse has dropped an eleven-track barrage of raw, self-produced brutality that makes their earlier work look like a warm-up. The energy is sharper, darker, and meaner. With Davide Cantamessa on vocals, a relentless force of raw aggression and versatility, the band has leveled up in every brutal way imaginable.
The Chronicles of Cardinal Pablo Mendoza comes at you like a battering ram of thrash and death metal riffs, with a rhythm section pounding forward like a war machine. The guitars are unrelenting, piling riff after punishing riff, layering death metal fury with an intensity that leaves no room to breathe. Cantamessa’s vocal attack rips through the wall of sound, moving seamlessly between guttural growls, visceral screams, and brutal tones that demand your attention.
The concept rotates around the character Cardinal Pablo Mendoza, an evil priest who deceives the weakest for perverse purposes. The lyrics talk about abuses, violence and injustices with an ironic and sarcastic tone.
Line up:
Davide Cantamessa: Vocals
Federico Visini: Guitars
Luca Mairati: Bass
Virgilio Breda: Drums
This is an album that doesn’t ask for your attention, it takes it. Brutal, unrestrained, and unapologetic, The Chronicles of Cardinal Pablo Mendoza is a must for anyone with an appetite for death metal played with devastating skill and relentless fury.
This Album contains 11 tracks of fast death metal, with groove episodes and dark shades. Recorded, mixed and mastered at ASDR Decibel Studio, Busto Arsizio (VA, Italy) by Carlo Meroni
Tracks:
01. Colle De La Croix De Fer
02. Parigi Napoli
03. Do Mario Pederasta
04. Sysvester Stazione
05. Holly & Beppe (Only The Brave)
06. Gerry Smashed Table
07. Cardinal Pablo Mendoza
08. Celine Di Orio
09. How Can I Fuck Capitalism
10. Mirella Silver Tongue
11. Armando The Preacher
Rise of Tyrants - The Chronicles of Cardinal Pablo Mendoza
This Album contains 11 tracks of fast death metal, with groove episodes and dark shades. The concept rotates around the character Cardinal Pablo Mendoza, an evil priest who deceives the weakest for perverse purposes. The lyrics talk about abuses, violence and injustices with an ironic and sarcastic tone.
Preorder in Digital: https://orcd.co/brut89666
Rise of Tyrants - Abnormality in Structure
Abnormality in Structure album delivered 8 tracks with a fierce and skillfully crafted assault. For those who crave raw, uncompromising death metal, this record is essential, unmissable live, and impossible to ignore. Ferocious blast beats and malevolent riffing that feel like a death metal avalanche.
Preorder in Digital: https://orcd.co/brut89665
Rise of Tyrants - Trauma
Trauma album launches with a foreboding arpeggio before detonating into evil riffing and crushing, doom-infused rhythms. The 9 tracks oscillates between blistering speeds and sudden, grinding slowdowns, showcasing the band’s mastery of extreme dynamics and groove. The guitars inject moments of haunting melody amid a wall of unrelenting brutality.
Preorder in Digital: https://orcd.co/brut89664
https://linktr.ee/brutalrecords.official
https://www.facebook.com/riseoftyrantsdeathmetal
MALAURIU/SINOATH - "MALAURIU/SINOATH"
Genre : Italian Dark Sound / Black Metal
Label : Doomentia Records
Release date : 20/01/2025
In some cases, split releases do compile together random acts who have little to do with each other. But in some (rare) cases, the end result bears a greater purpose, forging an alliance in darkness if you will. Such is the case here with cult black/doom/progressive Sicilian act SINOATH, sharing this highly collectable piece of wax with fellow countrymen MALAURIU.
Both bands don’t just share Sicilian origins. Besides, compared to SINOATH whose never-ending quest started all the way back to 1990 MALAURIU is a rather ‘new’, if quite productive with already two full-lenght and a whole lot of EP and demos under its belt, act, having being active for ‘only’ ten years. So one could also argue that stylistically speaking, the two are quite different: whereas MALAURIU is more or less acquainted with black-metal, albeit a quite experimental version of it, SINOATH sound is far more old-school oriented, if as everchanging. Yet both acts are all about pushing boundaries and following a very personal path.
Talking of SINOATH, the latter contribution ‘Symphony Of The Scythe’ sees them revisiting in a way their roots, inspired by a vision of death and its role in our everyday life. A one-of-a-kind track dedicated to the late Massimo Chiofalo, who played guitar on their 2015 EP Meanders Of Doom. On the flipside, MALAURIU’ song, ‘Scuru’, is as idiosyncratic, throwing out of the window all known so-called conventions in favour of something unique and utterly ‘out there’. The track also benefits from the presence of Regen Graves from ABYSMAL GRIEF on keyboards, adding the mystique.
Tracklist
1. Malauriu - Scuru (Feat. Regen Graves from Abysmal Grief)
2. Sinoath - Symphony of the Scythe
Line-up (Malauriu):
Schizoid - Guitars
Marbas - Drums/Bass
Regen Graves - Keyboards
Perfidus - Synth/Samples
R.M. - Vocals
Sinistro - Backing vocals
Recorded between Italy and United Kingdom
Mixed and mastered at Toxic Basement Studio
Line-up (Sinoath):
Salvatore Fichera - Drums
Walter Garau - Bass
Gianni Cavallaro - Lead Guitar
Francesco Cucinotta - Guitars/Synth/Vocals
Recorded at Phonoputìa Studio (Letojanni - Me) in April 2024
Mastered at Toxic Basement Studio
In memory of our friend Massimo Chiofalo (1970 - 2024)
Picture on cover - "Whetting the Scythe" (1905) by Kathe Kollwitz
Piano sample freely taken from "Chanson Sicilienne" by Francesco Paolo Frontini (ed. Carisch 1906) and played by Giuseppe Senfett.
https://www.facebook.com/malauriuofficial
https://www.facebook.com/SinoathOfficial/
https://www.doomentia.com/
LYCANTHROPIC
CHANTS
News:
But the devastation doesn’t stop there! The Abnormality in Structure album will roar back with a full remaster, unleashing sheer chaos on February 7, 2025. Plus, prepare for the brutal resurgence of Trauma, hitting with a completely remastered fury on January 10, 2025, shattering all limits of brutality. This is raw, unrestrained death metal terror: merciless, bone-crushing, and utterly unstoppable. Get ready for total obliteration!
Rise Of Tyrants has returned, more ferocious and unforgiving than ever. This Bergamo-based powerhouse has dropped an eleven-track barrage of raw, self-produced brutality that makes their earlier work look like a warm-up. The energy is sharper, darker, and meaner. With Davide Cantamessa on vocals, a relentless force of raw aggression and versatility, the band has leveled up in every brutal way imaginable.
The Chronicles of Cardinal Pablo Mendoza comes at you like a battering ram of thrash and death metal riffs, with a rhythm section pounding forward like a war machine. The guitars are unrelenting, piling riff after punishing riff, layering death metal fury with an intensity that leaves no room to breathe. Cantamessa’s vocal attack rips through the wall of sound, moving seamlessly between guttural growls, visceral screams, and brutal tones that demand your attention.
The concept rotates around the character Cardinal Pablo Mendoza, an evil priest who deceives the weakest for perverse purposes. The lyrics talk about abuses, violence and injustices with an ironic and sarcastic tone.
Line up:
Davide Cantamessa: Vocals
Federico Visini: Guitars
Luca Mairati: Bass
Virgilio Breda: Drums
This is an album that doesn’t ask for your attention, it takes it. Brutal, unrestrained, and unapologetic, The Chronicles of Cardinal Pablo Mendoza is a must for anyone with an appetite for death metal played with devastating skill and relentless fury.
This Album contains 11 tracks of fast death metal, with groove episodes and dark shades. Recorded, mixed and mastered at ASDR Decibel Studio, Busto Arsizio (VA, Italy) by Carlo Meroni
Tracks:01. Colle De La Croix De Fer
02. Parigi Napoli
03. Do Mario Pederasta
04. Sysvester Stazione
05. Holly & Beppe (Only The Brave)
06. Gerry Smashed Table
07. Cardinal Pablo Mendoza
08. Celine Di Orio
09. How Can I Fuck Capitalism
10. Mirella Silver Tongue
11. Armando The Preacher
Rise of Tyrants - The Chronicles of Cardinal Pablo Mendoza
This Album contains 11 tracks of fast death metal, with groove episodes and dark shades. The concept rotates around the character Cardinal Pablo Mendoza, an evil priest who deceives the weakest for perverse purposes. The lyrics talk about abuses, violence and injustices with an ironic and sarcastic tone.
Preorder in Digital: https://orcd.co/brut89666
Rise of Tyrants - Abnormality in Structure
Abnormality in Structure album delivered 8 tracks with a fierce and skillfully crafted assault. For those who crave raw, uncompromising death metal, this record is essential, unmissable live, and impossible to ignore. Ferocious blast beats and malevolent riffing that feel like a death metal avalanche.
Preorder in Digital: https://orcd.co/brut89665
Rise of Tyrants - Trauma
Trauma album launches with a foreboding arpeggio before detonating into evil riffing and crushing, doom-infused rhythms. The 9 tracks oscillates between blistering speeds and sudden, grinding slowdowns, showcasing the band’s mastery of extreme dynamics and groove. The guitars inject moments of haunting melody amid a wall of unrelenting brutality.
Preorder in Digital: https://orcd.co/brut89664
https://linktr.ee/brutalrecords.official
https://www.facebook.com/riseoftyrantsdeathmetal
MALAURIU/SINOATH - "MALAURIU/SINOATH"
Genre : Italian Dark Sound / Black Metal
Label : Doomentia Records
Release date : 20/01/2025
In some cases, split releases do compile together random acts who have little to do with each other. But in some (rare) cases, the end result bears a greater purpose, forging an alliance in darkness if you will. Such is the case here with cult black/doom/progressive Sicilian act SINOATH, sharing this highly collectable piece of wax with fellow countrymen MALAURIU.
Both bands don’t just share Sicilian origins. Besides, compared to SINOATH whose never-ending quest started all the way back to 1990 MALAURIU is a rather ‘new’, if quite productive with already two full-lenght and a whole lot of EP and demos under its belt, act, having being active for ‘only’ ten years. So one could also argue that stylistically speaking, the two are quite different: whereas MALAURIU is more or less acquainted with black-metal, albeit a quite experimental version of it, SINOATH sound is far more old-school oriented, if as everchanging. Yet both acts are all about pushing boundaries and following a very personal path.
Talking of SINOATH, the latter contribution ‘Symphony Of The Scythe’ sees them revisiting in a way their roots, inspired by a vision of death and its role in our everyday life. A one-of-a-kind track dedicated to the late Massimo Chiofalo, who played guitar on their 2015 EP Meanders Of Doom. On the flipside, MALAURIU’ song, ‘Scuru’, is as idiosyncratic, throwing out of the window all known so-called conventions in favour of something unique and utterly ‘out there’. The track also benefits from the presence of Regen Graves from ABYSMAL GRIEF on keyboards, adding the mystique.
Tracklist
1. Malauriu - Scuru (Feat. Regen Graves from Abysmal Grief)
2. Sinoath - Symphony of the Scythe
Line-up (Malauriu):
Schizoid - Guitars
Marbas - Drums/Bass
Regen Graves - Keyboards
Perfidus - Synth/Samples
R.M. - Vocals
Sinistro - Backing vocals
Recorded between Italy and United Kingdom
Mixed and mastered at Toxic Basement Studio
Line-up (Sinoath):
Salvatore Fichera - Drums
Walter Garau - Bass
Gianni Cavallaro - Lead Guitar
Francesco Cucinotta - Guitars/Synth/Vocals
Recorded at Phonoputìa Studio (Letojanni - Me) in April 2024
Mastered at Toxic Basement Studio
In memory of our friend Massimo Chiofalo (1970 - 2024)
Picture on cover - "Whetting the Scythe" (1905) by Kathe Kollwitz
Piano sample freely taken from "Chanson Sicilienne" by Francesco Paolo Frontini (ed. Carisch 1906) and played by Giuseppe Senfett.
https://www.facebook.com/malauriuofficial
https://www.facebook.com/SinoathOfficial/
https://www.doomentia.com/
LYCANTHROPIC
CHANTS
News:
CRYPTIC
BROOD + NIGHT HAG "NECROTIC DARKNESS" EUROPEAN TOUR
We’re excited to share the final routing of our “Necrotic Darkness” European tour with NIGHT HAG with you, that was just announced by Killtown Bookings:
2025.02.19, DNK/København @ Rust
2025.02.20, DNK/Øster Skerninge @ Strafbar
2025.02.21, GER/Kassel @ Goldgrube
2025.02.22, GER/Hamburg @ Hafenklang
2025.02.23, NLD/The Hague @ Musicon
2025.02.24, BEL/Brussels @ Magasin 4
2025.02.25, GER/Nürnberg @ Golden Nugget
2025.02.26, AUT/Vienna @ Café Carina
2025.02.27, SVN/Postojna @ MCP
2025.02.28, SVK/Bratislava @ Žalár
2025.03.01, GER/Halle (Saale) @ Hühnermanhattan
See you on the roads of Europe in February!
CRYPTIC BROOD - "NECROTIC FLESH BACTERIA" out now / music video
The new CRYPTIC BROOD album “Necrotic Flesh Bacteria” is out now on all formats and available from our shop. https://lycanthropic.de/product-tag/cryptic-brood
A music video for the song "Viscid Fluis" is streaming on YouTube now at this location. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=caLHQ-cbTFE
We also have t-shirts and longsleeves with the album art available from our shop. https://lycanthropic.de/product-tag/cryptic-brood
SHOP UPDATE #07/2024
New items have been added to our shop: https://lycanthropic.de/shop
CIVILIAN THROWER / MORBID ANGEL DUST – “Onager Lowrider / Senseless” split-LP
DISASSELN – “Wohin soll’s heute gehen?” LP
DISTASTE – “Black Age Of Nihil” LP
DØDSKVAD – “Kr ø nike III” MC
ERASER – “Harmony Dies” LP (coloured vinyl)
ERASER – “Harmony Dies” MC
EYEMASTER – “Charcoaled Remains / Festering Slime” 7″
EYEMASTER – “Charcoaled Remains / Festering Slime” MC
EYEMASTER – “Conjuration Of Flesh” MC
HALLUCINATE – “From The Bowels Of The Earth” LP (restock)
HALLUCINATE – “From The Bowels Of The Earth” MC (restock)
KANDAR – “S í la Imaginace” LP
Lycanthropic Chants tote bag (black and purple)
MALIGNANT TUMOR / SQUASH BOWELS – “Flesh… In Death” split-LP
NICKELCRACK – “ZementXSpritze” 7″
PURULENCY – “Transcendent Unveiling Of Dimensions” MC
REGURGITATING WOUNDS – “Final Truth Regurgitation” MC
RETORSION – “Élve Rohad á s” 7″ (coloured vinyl)
RETORSION – “Élve Rohad á s” MC
SEPTIC VOMET – “Real Life Insanity” LP (coloured vinyl)
SICK SINUS SYNDROME – “Swarming Of Sickness” LP (restock)
SICK SINUS SYNDROME – “Swarming Of Sickness” MC (restock)
TERROR FIRMER – “The Ultimate Nuclear Core Explosion” LP
UPCOMING LOCAL SHOWS IN WOLFSBURG (GERMANY)
Am Donnerstag, den 23. Januar 2025 im s.v. Jugendhaus Ost in Wolfsburg:
DEFEATED SANITY (Technical Brutal Death Metal / USA / GER)
TO VIOLENTLY VOMIT (Brutal Death Metal / USA, San Diego)
PUTRID PILE (Brutal Death Metal / USA, Racine)
INIQUITOUS SAVAGERY (Brutal Death Metal / SCT, Lossiemouth)
STRANGLE WIRE (Death Metal / GBR, Belfast)
https://www.facebook.com/events/1785085368989874/
We’re excited to share the final routing of our “Necrotic Darkness” European tour with NIGHT HAG with you, that was just announced by Killtown Bookings:
2025.02.19, DNK/København @ Rust
2025.02.20, DNK/Øster Skerninge @ Strafbar
2025.02.21, GER/Kassel @ Goldgrube
2025.02.22, GER/Hamburg @ Hafenklang
2025.02.23, NLD/The Hague @ Musicon
2025.02.24, BEL/Brussels @ Magasin 4
2025.02.25, GER/Nürnberg @ Golden Nugget
2025.02.26, AUT/Vienna @ Café Carina
2025.02.27, SVN/Postojna @ MCP
2025.02.28, SVK/Bratislava @ Žalár
2025.03.01, GER/Halle (Saale) @ Hühnermanhattan
See you on the roads of Europe in February!
CRYPTIC BROOD - "NECROTIC FLESH BACTERIA" out now / music video
The new CRYPTIC BROOD album “Necrotic Flesh Bacteria” is out now on all formats and available from our shop. https://lycanthropic.de/product-tag/cryptic-brood
A music video for the song "Viscid Fluis" is streaming on YouTube now at this location. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=caLHQ-cbTFE
We also have t-shirts and longsleeves with the album art available from our shop. https://lycanthropic.de/product-tag/cryptic-brood
SHOP UPDATE #07/2024
New items have been added to our shop: https://lycanthropic.de/shop
CIVILIAN THROWER / MORBID ANGEL DUST – “Onager Lowrider / Senseless” split-LP
DISASSELN – “Wohin soll’s heute gehen?” LP
DISTASTE – “Black Age Of Nihil” LP
DØDSKVAD – “Kr ø nike III” MC
ERASER – “Harmony Dies” LP (coloured vinyl)
ERASER – “Harmony Dies” MC
EYEMASTER – “Charcoaled Remains / Festering Slime” 7″
EYEMASTER – “Charcoaled Remains / Festering Slime” MC
EYEMASTER – “Conjuration Of Flesh” MC
HALLUCINATE – “From The Bowels Of The Earth” LP (restock)
HALLUCINATE – “From The Bowels Of The Earth” MC (restock)
KANDAR – “S í la Imaginace” LP
Lycanthropic Chants tote bag (black and purple)
MALIGNANT TUMOR / SQUASH BOWELS – “Flesh… In Death” split-LP
NICKELCRACK – “ZementXSpritze” 7″
PURULENCY – “Transcendent Unveiling Of Dimensions” MC
REGURGITATING WOUNDS – “Final Truth Regurgitation” MC
RETORSION – “Élve Rohad á s” 7″ (coloured vinyl)
RETORSION – “Élve Rohad á s” MC
SEPTIC VOMET – “Real Life Insanity” LP (coloured vinyl)
SICK SINUS SYNDROME – “Swarming Of Sickness” LP (restock)
SICK SINUS SYNDROME – “Swarming Of Sickness” MC (restock)
TERROR FIRMER – “The Ultimate Nuclear Core Explosion” LP
UPCOMING LOCAL SHOWS IN WOLFSBURG (GERMANY)
Am Donnerstag, den 23. Januar 2025 im s.v. Jugendhaus Ost in Wolfsburg:
DEFEATED SANITY (Technical Brutal Death Metal / USA / GER)
TO VIOLENTLY VOMIT (Brutal Death Metal / USA, San Diego)
PUTRID PILE (Brutal Death Metal / USA, Racine)
INIQUITOUS SAVAGERY (Brutal Death Metal / SCT, Lossiemouth)
STRANGLE WIRE (Death Metal / GBR, Belfast)
https://www.facebook.com/events/1785085368989874/
NEWS 3.1.2025
All unseren Unterstützern, Stammlesern und Metal Maniacs rund
um den Globus erst mal noch nen richtig Gutes Neues Jahr. Leider hat man sich
in Sachen Verbrauchsmaterial mal wieder total verschätzt und auch die deutsche
Post lässt mal wieder auf sich warten, so dass der Kopierer leider schon ne
Ruhepause einlegen muss. Gut 40 neue Heftchen hat man ja doch noch hingekriegt, welche dann auch morgen auf Reise gehen können. Für mehr hats aber leider noch nicht gereicht. Also müsst ihr euch doch noch nen Moment gedulden, bevor ihr dann mit ner „Lawine“ an Bestellungen loslegen dürft/könnt – grins.
So wie es in unserem „schönen deutschen Staate“ mittlerweile schon zur Gewohnheit geworden ist, sind ja ab dem 1.1.2025 die Portokosten mal wieder gestiegen und so bleibt es auch bei uns nicht aus, euch noch nen paar Cent mehr aufzudrücken, damit ihr in den Genuss unserer neuesten „geistigen Auswüchse“ kommen könnt. Das aktuelle FATAL UNDERGROUND Nr.59 könnt ihr dann für die „Unsumme „von 3,80€ abgreifen.
“Warning Shot” is an electrifying showcase of the band’s collective power. Chop Daddy lays down thunderous slap bass lines, driving the track’s explosive groove, while The Claw shreds through with razor-sharp, incendiary guitar riffs. Goblin commands the rhythm with machine-like precision and relentless intensity on drums, setting the stage for Brain Lord’s fierce, dynamic vocals to unleash the song’s raw energy. Together, the band delivers a high-octane anthem about a man pushed to his limits, crafting a powerful narrative of tension and resolve that hits as hard as their sound.
"Warning Shot" is available at the following links:
https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/hyperstrike1/warning-shot
https://hyperstrikeband.bandcamp.com/track/warning-shot
Bio:Born in the Blade, forged in chaos—Hyperstrike is Seattle's action metal war machine. Founded in 2024 by bass-slapping juggernaut Ben "Chop Daddy" Bennett, this band doesn’t play music; they drop sonic bombs. With a shadowy past tearing through thrash titans Warbringer and Bonded by Blood, and reigning as the "Lord of the Low End" in sci-fi shredders Xoth, Bennett knew exactly what kind of beast he was building. First, he wrangled in Ilya, the shredder known as "The Claw," an assassin with riffs sharper than steel. Then came Adon, the "Brain Lord"—a maniacal force spitting venomous truths, carrying the fire from his days in Ghost Ship Octavius and the twisted depths of Spiritual Suicide. Together, they built a soundtrack for the end of the world: songs about nuclear meltdowns, cage fighters, and kings of the slain.
The final weapon in their arsenal? Josh, a drum-detonating powerhouse known as "Goblin Hammer," whose percussive assault forged their chaos into a relentless onslaught. Hyperstrike is a raw, unfiltered force with hearts of steel and a taste for mania. No apologies. No survivors. Just unrelenting aggression. Brace for impact—because once the trigger drops, nothing will ever be the same.
Credits:
Lyrics and music by Hyperstrike.
Mixed and mastered by Joe Cincotta at Full Force Studios.
Drums recorded at One Shot Studios - Engineered by Josh Richins.
Produced by Ben Bennett.
Artwork by Ilya (Siberian Claw) Ignatov.
Logo by Dipayandas Arts.
Line-Up:
Ben (Chop Daddy) Bennett - Speed Chopper Bass
Adon (Brain Lord) Fanion - Maniacal Pyro Vocals
Ilya (Siberian Claw) Ignatov - Elite Assassin Shred Guitar
Josh (Goblin Hammer) Hoffman - Master Drum Blaster
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Label: Rottweiler RecordsRelease Date: March 21st 2025
Genre: Progressive Death Metal
For fans of: Ne Obliviscaris | Cynic | Black Crown Initiate | Ihsahn
Into the Void came light; out of the emptiness came endless fields of glittering stars, gleaming like gems upon black velvet beneath the impossible, towering nebulae - terrifying in their staggering grandeur and beauty. Drawn from the absolute silence, the galaxies were born and within their infinite intricacies, their splendour beyond comprehension, the first whispers of the miracle of life were heard amongst the heavens. With a word the first moments of time began to fall through the hourglass of existence…
Formed from the ashes of Citadel back in 2017, progressive death metal band Diatheke’s full length debut is a concept album that attempts to tell the biblical story of existence; from the first moments of creation to the last dark days of humanity and the redemption that lies beyond. It’s an incredibly ambitious project, but the music that the band have crafted is as staggering and monumental as their chosen subject matter. From the opening bars of ‘The Creator’, invoking the breathtaking immensity of the universe, to the exhilarating, triumphant and celebratory conclusion of ‘The Coronation’ …And The Word Is God immerses the listener in the most incredible sensory overload of complex, expansive and imaginative progressive death metal. There is so much to explore within the borders of this daunting record that you will be making new discoveries with every listen for years to come. While ‘The Deceiver’ drowns you in darkness with its jarring attack – vocal virulence and power, jagged and dangerous riffs with a discordant edge and a sense of threat rising up through the domineering drum attack, ‘The Redeemer’ (featuring a guest vocal performance from Jake Potter of Crucify The Flesh) is a self-contained symphony, resplendent in different shades, hues and colours, alive with emotion and drama. The playing throughout is remarkable and the overall listening experience is draining, bewildering, intensely challenging but richly rewarding. Relentlessly multifaceted, …And The Word Is God is a magnificent musical achievement.
Meticulously mixed and mastered by Hunter Shaw and Sam Striker of Native Darkness Productions, with carefully curated artwork and design by Daniel Hambright of Elynia Productions and Gragoth of Luciferium War Graphics, every element of …And The Word Was God is of the very highest quality. Upon its release by the renowned Rottweiler Records, on March 21st, it will set incredible standards for all extreme and progressive music that will follow in its wake. Diatheke dared to dream with this album and achieved so much more than anyone could have imagined or expected.
Line-up:
John Wesley - Bass/Vocals
Peter Watson - Vocals
Dallas McNeely - Guitars
Michael Osborn – Drums/Vocals
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We are Afflicta, a Death Metal project of twenty-year-olds born in Imperia in 2019. After the tragic and premature death of the first bassist, co-founder of the group, we took a break before resuming activity. Afflicta combines the Death Metal style with Deathcore, our music expresses extreme violence and horror.Our first album was recorded at Stefano Morabito’s 16th Cellar Studio in Rome in November 2023We have no problem surprising the audience thanks to the horror-flavoured costumes, and when you lower your guard we will hit you with the heaviest breakdowns.
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Vicrecords News :SPEEDICA- “SHADOWS OF TOMORROW”
Speedica emerged as a thrash speed metal band out of the ruins and ashes of heavy metal band "Anger" in 1986. There fast and melodic metal gave em their nickname ‘The Dutch Flotsam and Jetsam’. This compilation contains the "Shadows of Tomorrow" (1989) and "Voyage into the Fifth Dimension" (1990) demos, along with three live tracks. Speedica featured a pretty young guitarist Marcel Coenen, who later on formed Sun Caged (and now has his own Marcel Coenen progressive metal band, and Channel Zero live & Ayreon session guitars). Massive booklet Liner notes by Steven Willems (Rock Tribune and Voices From The Darkside).and old and rare pictures and posters. All the tracks on ‘Shadows of Tomorrow’ are remastered. This album will be released on Cd early December and Vinyl early 2025! The band recently reformed!
LSN (LOUD SENSELESS NOISE)- “AFTERMATH”
LSN (Loud Senseless Noise) – Aftermath compilation CD features US Speed thrash metal innovators featuring (ex) members of Agent Steel, Détente, Vermin, Reverend & Viking. Started as Vermin in 1982, some members formed LSN in 1985. Vermin went on in 1984 with Jon Cyrriis who formed Agent Steel in 1984 with Geo Robb from LSN on bass. This compilation cd contains the Vermin 1982 demo and the legendary LSN demo Fall to the Reich from 1986 plus live and rehearsal recordings. Discography 1982 – 1986. Extensive liner notes by Laurent Ramadier (Snakepit magazine).
FILTHY CHRISTIANS – “NAILED, AND MORE...”
Filthy Christians were a grindcore / hardcore / death metal band from Sweden, active from the late 80s to mid-90s. Their debut album ‘Mean’ from 1990 was one of the first releases on Earache Records. Formed in 1986 and after 3 demos they releases a split ep with G-Anx in 1988. After their debut the band progressed towards death metal and recorded their final five track demo in 1992 at Studio Sunlight (Entombed, Dismember, Grave) with Thomas Skogsberg. Cover art by Thomas Pinheiro (Malevolent Creation, Possessed, Vio Lence). As bonus comes their final live gig and rehearsal (unreleased ep) tracks, 25 in total.
BLOODCUM-“ THE CLOTHES HANGER CHRONICLES, COMPLETE DISCOGRAPHY 19986-2014”
Los Angels / California cult 80’s Speed/Thrash Metal/Crossover band BLOODCUM - The clothes hanger chronicles CD Complete Recordings 1986 – 2014. Featuring Tom Araya's (Slayer) younger brother John Araya (Slayer roadie) on guitars and bass. This compilation cd features their entire discography up till their final split in 2014. The complete BLOODCUM discography (33 songs) contains: ultra rare Demotape 1986, 1987 "Death by a... clothes hanger" 12", Wild Rags 4-Way split, soundboard live 1986 and the unreleased recordings from their 2014 reunion. Plus a 16 page full-color booklet with never-before-seen photos, flyers, fanzine articles, interview with Snakepit. Remastered by Achilleas Kalantsiz (Vio Lence, Possessed, Varathron).
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NEWS 28.12.2024
MELLOM
– “THE EMPIRE OF GLOOM”
Genre: Black/Death MetalLabel: Folter Records
Vertrieb: Alive
VÖ: 13.02.2025
Tauche ein in MELLOMs "The Empire Of Gloom", ein Reich mit der Anziehungskraft eines dunklen Magnetismus, das zugleich angefüllt ist mit Kälte, Angst und Schmerz.
MELLOM sind ein Duo aus Frankfurt am Main, in dessen atmosphärischen, düster-melodischen Kompositionen sich Death Metal – mal schwer groovend, mal rasant und von wuchtigen Drums vorangetrieben – mit Elementen des Black Metal, Tragik und urbaner Melancholie vereint. Über allem prangen die ausdrucksstarken Vocals von Sängerin Skadi, variierend zwischen giftigen Black-Metal-Schreien und Growls.
Der Albumtitel "The Empire Of Gloom" versinnbildlicht die Konzentration all der Düsternis auf Erden. Dave, der Initiator MELLOMs, will die allgegenwärtige Todessehnsucht im Black- und Death Metal – eine Sehnsucht, die er nicht teilt – anders kanalisieren als es sonst in besagten Genres üblich ist. In den Texten geht es vorrangig um die Ohnmacht und Verzweiflung angesichts der unausweichlichen Konfrontationen mit Verlust und Tod. So wird im Titeltrack der baldige Tod einer nahestehenden Person und die damit verbundene Verlustangst thematisiert, und auch "Rules Of The Universe" widmet sich der Konfrontation mit der Sterblichkeit und dem Akt des Sterbens.
Dave: "Der Tod droht, eine Person aus dem Leben zu reißen, während nahestehende Personen voller Angst versuchen, diese vorm Tod zu bewahren, wobei sich der bevorstehende Verlustschmerz schon abzeichnet. Dieses ›dazwischen‹ zwischen Leben und Tod wird mit dem Bandnamen aufgegriffen: ›Mellom‹ ist das norwegische Wort für ›zwischen‹. Die Idee dafür stammt von Skadi, die sehr Norwegen-affin ist und die Sprache lernt."
Neben den festen musikalischen Projekten von Dave im Death- (Discreation) und Thrash Metal (Odium) gab es immer wieder den Wunsch nach einem weiteren Betätigungsfeld. Daraus erwuchs das Projekt "13 Days Before Suicide", und es entstanden neben rein instrumentalen Rock-Songs ("13 Days Before Suicide"-Album) auch deutschsprachige Stücke, die sich im Black Metal verorten lassen – "Kurzer Moment"-EP und "Nichts bleibt"-EP –, während bei der zuletzt erschienenen "2021"-EP eher Djent zu hören war. Während hier der musikalische Output durch den Ein-Mann-Hintergrund und verschiedene Musikrichtungen geprägt wurde, wuchs in den Jahren auch immer mehr der Wunsch nach einer musikalischen Betätigung, die sich als feste Band anfühlt, sich in der Schnittmenge von Black und Death bewegt und das Atmosphärische mehr in Betracht zieht als oben genannte Bands. So war schließlich die Grundidee zu MELLOM geboren, und erste Songs wurden geschrieben.
Den Kontakt zu Skadi gab es bereits, da sie für den Gesangsposten einer Band Daves vorstellig wurde, wo letztlich aber jemand anderes den Zuschlag bekam. Dies war jedoch keineswegs auf Skadis – ganz hervorragende – Gesangskünste zurückzuführen, die Dave in bester Erinnerung geblieben waren, woraus schließlich die Zusammenarbeit für MELLOM resultierte.
Dave hatte die Stücke vorproduziert, sie lagen als Demos vor. Für die Drums kontaktierte er seinen Kumpel Matze H., der bereits mehrfach bei Daves Bands ausgeholfen hatte, zusammen spielten sie auch einige Jahre in einer Metal-Cover-Combo. Das Desert Inn Studio von Thilo Krieger wurde für die Drum-Aufnahmen gebucht; hier wurden aus den programmierten Drums reale Drum-Spuren. Die Gitarrenparts spielte Dave in seinem Projektstudio ein, für die Bassparts wurde Beli von der Band Odium verpflichtet. Der Gesang wurde bei René Ritzmann in seinen Soundseducer Studios aufgenommen, für den Mix war Simon Werner verantwortlich, während das Mastering Victor Bullok übernahm. Logo und Cover-Artwork stammen von Misanthropic-Art.
Live wird das Duo MELLOM von befreundeten Mitmusiker/innen komplettiert.
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The River Above is chock full of riff-heavy melodic death metal, similar to Character- era Dark Tranquillity and Mors Principium Est, with the atmosphere and emotion of Insomnium and Darkest Hour.
The word "Druparia" is a pseudo-synonym for the blackthorn plant that plays a part in some circles of occultism and witchcraft, and fits into the band's visual and lyrical themes of nature and mysticism. Other lyrical themes include sadness, regret, mythology, and perseverance through hardship.
FFO: Sylosis, The Absence, Light This City, Gates of Ishtar, and Skeletonwitch.
Track
Listing:1. Voiceless Regret
2. Under the Shade of Sand
3. Bereavement
4. Kintsugi
5. In Repose, Descend
6. Sever the Roots
7. The River Above
8. Of Firmament... And the Renewal
9. Bled For Comfort
10. When Cranes Return
11. The Violet Hour [The Civil Wars]*
Credits:
All Lyrics by David Moran except "Kintsugi" by Tyler Clark.
Produced, engineered, mixed, and mastered by Dan Paddy at Blackroom Studios, Copley Ohio.
Cello and Strings by Christopher “Kakophonix” Brown.
Keyboard programming and backing vocals by Dan Paddy.
Cover Art by Mark Erskine
Druparia Logo by Alex Zarko.
Photos by Lance Littlefield
Layout and Design by Alex Yarborough (@dr_metal_design)
Copyright 2024 Druparia Music. “Voiceless Regret” is dedicated to DJ Sprague.
*All songs written by Druparia, Brendan King, Dan Paddy, and Jeff Spencer, except for “The Violet Hour,” owned by The Civil Wars and Sensibility Music.
Line-Up:
Tyler Clark: Guitars
Josh Gatka: Guitars
David Moran: Vocals
Kyle Lash-Taylor: Bass and Vocals
Noah Van Dyke: Drums and Percussion
Bio:
Druparia formed with members of past bands in the Cleveland area coming together to make new music. Ideas for The River Above have been brewing since about 2011, maybe even earlier and thanks to some gracious friends outside of the band who have contributed and allowed the ideas to live on, the songs have finally come to fruition. Tyler Clark (ex-Inoculation, Mythrias, Once Flesh) came together with old Apothean bandmate Kyle Taylor (ex-Monastery) who had found young drummer Noah Van Dyke (Sea Biscuit) in November 2018. Once Flesh vocalist David Moran had agreed to do vocals if ever a project was started and Druparia had begun. After a few rehearsals, Josh Gatka (ex-Mythrias, Eternal Legacy) was recruited as guitarist the following summer and a full lineup was formed and the band released their first demo entitled Alfhem in the spring of 2020.
Influences include but are not limited to Dark Tranquillity, Darkest Hour, Sylosis, Sacramentum, Insomnium, Fallujah, Mors Principium Est, Inferi, Children of Bodom, and whatever weirdness Noah happened to be listening to at the time.
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Label : Winter Demons (Darkwoods)
Formats : CD / Digital
Release Date: 03/03/2025
Genre : Pitch-Black War Metal from Germany
Dragged screaming from the deepest, blackest pit of the underground metal scene, Cult of Extinction isn’t just brutal, it’s the sonic embodiment of barbarity itself... in thirteen years of running this damned label, we’ve never worked with anything this savage, this relentless... submit to the annihilation, because nothing will save you from the warpath of Cult of Extinction...
At its helm stands Void, the enigmatic German architect of destruction you might know from his other impressive creation, Imperceptum, whose latest full-length album we unleashed earlier this year, but with Nightmare Ascension, he’s outdone himself.... what we have here is a true war machine built for pure obliteration, chaotic riffs tear at your sanity, bone-shattering rhythms crush your resolve and abyssal vocals echo the collapse of the cosmos... this isn’t music, it’s an apocalyptic weapon of annihilation...
For those who dare to worship unrelenting chaos, this is your altar... fans of the feral devastation of Archgoat, Krypts, Leviathan, Spectral Voice, Teitanblood, Blut Aus Nord or Bestial Warlust, prepare yourselves, Nightmare Ascension is more than an album, it’s a prophecy of ruin, a merciless descent into the abyss, sre you strong enough to endure it?
Released as a unique limited edition, Nightmare Ascension is presented in a lavish oversized 4-panel digifile with an exclusive high-gloss laminate, complete with a printed cardboard sleeve to protect the CD and a free digital download card...
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French
Chaotic Hardcore power-trio BTK unleashes their most ferocious
album yet 'SAUVAGERIE'. FFO : All Pigs Must Die, Converge, Napalm Death, Sect, Trap Them..
The relentless French trio BIND TORTURE KILL is proud to the release of their third full-length album, 'Sauvagerie'. A nine-track onslaught of raw aggression and visceral storytelling, cementing the band’s position as a force in the world of extreme music.
This one is available right now CD, LP, tape & Digital release this fall via Breathe Plastic Records, Dahlia Noir Records & The Hills Are Dead - Records but also for full and heavy streaming over Bandcamp.
...For the record...
BTK (Bind Torture Kill) is a chaotic hardcore trio from Lyon, France, formed in 2010. Consisting of a drummer, guitarist, and screamer, the band originally started with a bassist but transitioned into a trio in 2015 after several lineup changes. Known for their love of heavy, chaotic sound, BTK delivers intense performances with French lyrics often narrating the grim tales of serial killers and violent crimes.
In 2013, they self-released their debut EP, and in 2015, they followed up with their first album, Condamné. By 2018, their second album, Viscères, was released through WOOAAARGH! (Germany), Troffea (France/Switzerland), and Hell-J Industries (France). With Viscères, the band's sound took on a heavier edge, using a guitar setup routed through three amps—two guitar amps and a bass amp enhanced with an octaver pedal to create a more massive, dense sound.
Over time, their style shifted from a blend of death and mathcore to a darker, chaotic hardcore infused with punk, crust, grind, and black metal influences.
In 2023, BTK recorded their third album, Sauvagerie, at Warmaudio in Décines, with mastering handled by Nick Zampiello at New Alliance East, Boston. Maintaining the same guitar setup, but adding the HM2 pedal, the album marks a significant evolution in their sound. Sauvagerie is darker and more brutal, featuring a dirtier tone, faster tempos, and a relentless mix of aggressive breaks and crushing riffs, highlighting the band's raw, savage energy.
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LICHO- “CIUCIUBABKA” available now on limited tape
Experimental black metallers Licho have released their third full-length album “Ciuciubabka” in a special edition cassette format via Devoted Art Propaganda.
Limited
to 100 copies, it is available now: https://order.d-a-p.org/The album was originally released in 2022 via Pagan Records in CD and digital formats.
The word “ciuciubabka” translates to the children’s game “blind man’s buff” or “tag” in which one person has a cloth tied over their eyes and tries to catch the others. The album tells the story of what can be seen when blindfolded, the game of hiding and catching what has fallen from the sky. It is also about, as always, walking towards the light. On foot, on horseback, by car, by spirit.
Musically, Licho continues in black metal style as on previous albums, while also taking inspiration from other genres and quoting the poet Jarosław Marek Rymkiewicz. The “Ciuciubabka” album cover features a painting by Wilhelm Sasnal Polak.
The album was recorded at Nebula Studio, Czyściec Studio and Garderobie Czorta. Maciej Wasio (Myslovitz among others) is responsible for the mix, and Jaakko Viitalähde (Oranssi Pazuzu among others) for the mastering.
Licho was founded in 2011 in Sanok, Poland by Szturpak. The current line-up has been in operation since 2017 and consists of musicians also known from projects such as Koniec Pola, -S-, Wędrowcy~Tułacze~Zbiegi and Gruzja.
Praise for “Ciuciubabka”:
“...dissonant BM-flavoured rock” - Zero Tolerance Magazine 5/5
“...fans of unconventional, experimental music should enjoy the album” - Heavy Music HQ
“...the members steer away from black metal and into a very unique and dark psychedelic post-punk aesthetic. The result is simply astounding. Guitars full of effects, hypnotic rhythms, Sprechgesang-ish vocal delivery, and droning harmonies will conspire to suck you into a dark vortex.” - Can This Even Be Called Music
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Wormholedeath Records is thrilled to announce the signing of the French industrial metal project FRAU FLEISCHER. This bold and avant-garde duo will unleash their upcoming album, "We Are Not...", on February 21, 2025. Prepare for a journey through industrial soundscapes, raw energy, and fearless musical fusion that is uniquely Frau Fleischer.
Following
the success of their debut album, When The Sun’s Down, which showcased their
innovative sound, Frau Fleischer has transformed into a powerhouse duo—Greg and
Franz—who are ready to make an impact on the industrial metal landscape. With
ten brand-new tracks that reflect their artistic growth, this upcoming release
promises a thrilling blend of metal, future pop, and industrial vibes, enriched
by nostalgic echoes of 80s and 90s dance music.Frau Fleischer draws inspiration from a diverse palette of influences, including the heavy-hitting riffs of Slipknot, the atmospheric flair of Depeche Mode, and the ethereal sounds of Dead Can Dance. The raw energy of VNV Nation and the gritty edge of bands like Rammstein and Faith No More are woven throughout their music, creating a sound that is distinctly their own.
Tracklist
1 Shining Star
2 Out Of Control
3 In Your Dreams
4 Strangest Dream
5 Toxic Pathetic Love
6 From Green To Deadly Grey
7 A Fading Hum
8 I Keep On Dancing
9 Bagarre '23
10 Evolution Is Regression
About Frau Fleischer:
Formed in 2020 amidst the global pandemic, Frau Fleischer was initially a trio. However, following a lineup change, the band is now a powerful two-piece with Greg taking on guitar, vocals, drums, and bass, while Franz commands electronics and backing vocals. >From their studio to the stage, Greg and Franz have embraced complete creative control—handling everything from songwriting to mastering and delivering electrifying live performances as a duo.
Their signature sound is an alchemy of metal, future pop, and industrial vibes. Frau Fleischer’s “trashy, provocative” image and fearless spirit have earned them comparisons to Metallica, Meshuggah, Joy Division, and Faith No More, blending seamlessly with their experimental approach.
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Stream
the EP here:https://youtu.be/bIeSLF6xpao
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Featuring relentless drumming from Matt "Skitz" Sanders (Diabolic Rites) and haunting guitar work from Pahl Hodgson (Beyond Mortal Dreams, Oath of Damntation) and Ross Duncan (Oath of Damnation), Sinister Minister is a feral testament to Death Metal’s enduring power rooted in the unholy spirit of '80s and '90s Death Thrash, The songs channel the energy of legends like early Vader, Possessed, Morgoth, Death and the likes. This EP is an unmissable homage to Death Metal’s past and a bold step into its future.
"It really is an exceptionally good EP that deserves a wide audience." – No Clean Singing
Tracklist:
With The Blessing Of The Dead
Corpse Flayer
The Coin And The Rune
Necrospell
Sinister Minister
Line-up:
Pahl Hodgson – Guitars, Vocals
Ross Duncan – Bass, Vocals
Matt "Skitz" Sanders – Drums
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NEWS 20.12.2024
Bevor wir nun den Kopierer heiß laufen lassen und euch dann spätestens nächstes Wochenende ne neue „Unterhaltungslektüre“ für den Klogang präsentieren werden, könnt und solltet ihr euch unbedingt losmachen, um Euch ein Exemplar von HELLA IM BLACK METAL LAND zu sichern. Mit Sicherheit ist das die absolut passende Lektüre, um Euch so richtig auf die kommenden besinnlichen friedlichen Feiertage einstimmen zu können.
HELLA IM BLACK METAL LAND (deutsch /152 Seiten / Hardcover)
We’re
proud to announce that Brazilian industrial metal cult NECROTECH
are about to emerge with the debut "NECROTECHNOLOGY" EP,
their first declaration of oppressive audial cyber terrorism. Five songs,
twenty one minutes of bludgeoning, crust-infused, industrialized megaton
death-doom inspired by legends like Godflesh, Swans, Nailbomb, Bolt
Thrower, Corrupted, and Deviated Instinct.The crushing debut has been teased by iconic extreme metal bastion Decibel Magazine, who in premiering the song “Deadly Industries” - have remarked how the debut offering is “a five-song onslaught of mechanical death punishment” and that the track “is a crusty, Godflesh-inspired mechacrusher, with a relentless drum machine and wailing siren effects populating the the bleak DM landscape.“ - you can check out the feature and track https://www.decibelmagazine.com/2024/12/18/track-premiere-necrotech-deadly-industries/
"Necrotechnology" ominously embodies the specter of the “new third world”, a cyber dystopia rising where rogue technology, greed, militarism, pollution, injustice and deviant industrialism subdue and crush the individual, rendering them empty, helpless, numb, and downcast. New concepts and realities are beaten into the psyche as a new order is imposed, and Necrotech soundtrack this new world slavery with masterful musical vision and an imposing idea of sonic heaviness that not only marvelously
reflects the oppressive ruin of capitalist industrialization on our earth and reality with unseen craftsmanship and lucidity, but also reinstates hope and credibility in a legendary sub-genre of extreme music which has in recent times has gone far too forgotten and overlooked.
The debut "Necrotechnology" EP is slated for a January 17 2025 release on CD, MC and digital formats worldwide and is now pre-orderable via all our channels.
Thank you as always for your time and attention given to our releases.
Sincerely, Sentient Ruin
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DYING VICTIMS PRODUCTIONS is proud to present a brand-new EP from Sweden’s ARMORY, Black Star, on 7” vinyl format. The EP will be a co-release with JAWBREAKER RECORDS.
Out of the deep void in the far corners of the universe, the entity known as ARMORY was born in the year 2012 C.E. With the guiding light of the fiery stars Judas Priest, Agent Steel, and Slayer, ARMORY set out on a cosmic path delivering hyper-speed metal to every planet, system, and galaxy in their path. Their two first albums, World Peace… Cosmic War (2016) and The Search (2018), were released via High Roller Records, garnering ever greater reviews.
Under the new flag of DYING VICTIMS, ARMORY’s third album, Mercurion, was unleashed during the spring of 2022 and followed by a European tour in 2023. This further cemented that ARMORY are a force to be reckoned with on the intergalactic battleground.
ARMORY’s upcoming operations are set in motion, and the next chapter starts with the deployment of the two-song EP Black Star in February 2025 C.E. Featuring two brand-new and exclusive songs – the title track on side A, and “Solar Winds“ on side B – ARMORY deliver a rapid barrage of hyper-speed metal with influences and feelings from the dark, cold void that engulfs us all. It’s immediately, recognizably ARMORY, but this EP displays with breathless brevity that the band are handily transcending their not-inconsiderable past and setting the cosmic stage for glory of a most universal nature, all of which will be revealed on their next full-length for DYING VICTIMS later in 2025!
Line-up:G.Sundin - Guitars
A.Holmström - Drums
N.Ingelman - Guitars
P.Andersson - Vocals
J.Lundin - Bass
From Gothenburg, Sweden
Artwork:
Turborock
Release date:
21st February 2025
Release info:
black vinyl, comes with sticker
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Label: Comatose MusicRelease Date: January 17th 2025
Genre: Death Metal
For fans of: Suffocation | Cryptopsy | Internal Bleeding | Mortal Decay
There is movement beneath the soil, the earth shifting and resettling, sinking and splitting, as if the very foundations of the world are beginning to crumble. Down in the darkness, in the unseen kingdom of worms, an eye is burning brightly; sinews shaped by strange sorcery strain against their horrid confinement and bone fingers dig towards the light. Rotting teeth gnaw at roots and rubble that dare to impede the creature’s passage through this cold and suffocating birth canal. There are things in this world that simply will not die, no matter how deeply they are buried...
We often hear of ‘lost gems’ from the underground, forgotten albums that should have been hailed as great works, but somehow slipped down the cracks of public perception. In most cases these treasures prove to be so much fool’s gold and dust, wistful thinking and nostalgia…but sometimes, on rare occasions, something truly special claws its way up from the boneyard and into the night air. Something like Cerebral Hemorrhage’s Exempting Reality. Originally released back in 2001, Exempting Reality was the only album released by New York’s Cerebral Hemorrhage, but what an album it was! A piece of death metal mastery that blended brutality with imagination, haunting atmosphere with musical adventure, crushing heaviness with a breathtaking willingness to explore and push boundaries. Now, the label that understands death metal better than any other – Comatose Music – has broken open Exempting Reality’s tomb. Remastered by Colin Davis (Aborted, Defeated Sanity, Origin etc), with new cover art, Exempting Reality is an album reborn.
The passing years have done nothing to blunt the vicious edges of the songs that make up Exempting Reality, or to dull the creative spirit that infuses them. ‘Abusive Power’ is still shockingly good with its array of stunning riffs and wonderful drumming. ‘Remnants Of The Final Solution’ remains revelatory with its fluid melodic section and jazz inflections and the surging guitar patterns and imposing vocals of ‘Deranged Perception’ are as hypnotic and deadly as a cobra. If you missed this before then don’t make that mistake again – second chances don’t come along every day and nor do albums as special as Cerebral Hemorrhage’s Exempting Reality. Coming your way on Comatose Music on January 17th 2025.
Line-up:
Matt Szablewicz - Vocals
Matt Doreson - Guitar, Bass, Keyboards & Backing Vocals
Tommy - Drums
https://www.comatosemusic.com/
https://www.instagram.com/cerebralhemorrhageband/
DYING VICTIMS PRODUCTIONS is proud to present SINNER RAGE’S highly anticipated debut album, POWERSTRIKE, on CD and vinyl LP formats.
Making their public debut with a self-titled demo in early 2024, SINNER RAGE thrust themselves into the present with a sound wholly built on the past: pure and total HEAVY METAL during the genre’s ‘80s heyday. Wasting no time defending the faith, the Spaniards return a full year later with their debut album, Powerstrike.
Truly titled, Powerstrike is an pitch-perfect throwback to the days when heavy metal supremacy were ruled by the likes of Judas Priest, Saxon, Queensrÿche, and Crimson Glory. Moving at a disarmingly relaxed strut, SINNER RAGE convey charisma and simple-yet-assured POWER during every second of this short & sweet tome. The hooks are heavy and headbanging, but the quartet exhibit a keen knack for spacious, almost-atmospheric dynamics; the riffing hits even harder when coming back from those quieter moments, and frontman Aritz Martinez’s pipes likewise sound even silkier. Some would simply qualify that as a further (and seamless) extension of old-days metal values, before speed and energy overload took over, and they’d not be wrong.
Whatever way you approach it, Powerstrike will send shivers of déjà vu through every soul who’s ever bled for metal, but make no mistake: SINNER RAGE are absolutely authentic to the bone, no matter the calendar year!
Line-up:
Aritz Martinez - Lead Vocals
Aritz Yarza - Guitar
Dan Speedhammer - Bass
Jara Solis - Guitar
Javi Rinones - Drums
From Vitoria-Gasteiz, Basque Country, Spain
Tracklist1 Powerstrike
2 Silent Thunder
3 Highway Knights
4 Chained by Night
5 Fire's On
6 Angel of Combustion
7 Call of the Wind
Artwork:
Lena Richter
Release date:
21st February 2025
Release info:
Regular edition on black vinyl, with insert, poster, sticker, postcard and download code.
Special edition on splatter vinyl, with insert, poster, sticker, postcard download code and patch.
CD edition with sticker, obi
www.dyingvictims.com
https://dyingvictimsproductions.bandcamp.com/
Romanian Metal veterans GOTHIC announce re-release of iconic debut album "TOUCH OF ETERNITY"
Legendary Romanian Metal pioneers GOTHIC are set to re-release their landmark debut album "Touch of Eternity" (1997) originally out on Bestial Records in tape format. This updated release will be available in CD format via Loud Rage Music, giving both longtime fans and new listeners the opportunity to experience one of the most influential albums in the Romanian metal scene.
The CD is now available for pre-orders here: https://loudragemusic.bandcamp.com/album/gothic-touch-of-eternity
"Touch of Eternity" originally marked GOTHIC's entrance into the Metal world, blending elements of Doom, Gothic, and Melodic Death Metal. The album quickly established the band as a significant force in Romanian Metal, praised for its atmospheric soundscapes, emotional depth, and masterful composition.
The re-release is a tribute to the album’s role in shaping GOTHIC’s identity and its enduring influence on Romanian Metal. "Touch of Eternity" was now remastered by Nikos Palivos at Haunting Studios in Athens, Greece to preserve the original atmosphere while offering a clearer, richer listening experience.
About GOTHIC:
Formed in Petroșani in 1992, GOTHIC has been a cornerstone of Romania's Metal scene for over three decades. Known for their dynamic evolution across genres, the band continues to captivate audiences with their powerful live performances and innovative sound.
https://www.facebook.com/Gothic.Romania
Peruvian Death Metal veterans DISINTER release DEMO
COMPILATION ."DISINTER, proudly on the warpath since 1993, presents this tribute to our ancient hymns of darkness that reaffirm our devotion on the path of death!" says Roberto Leonardi, band's founding member and leader.
"Laments of the Unborn" is now available via Pest Records in CD and digital formats here: https://pestrecords.bandcamp.com/album/disinter-laments-of-the-unborn
DISINTER’s Legacy:
Formed in Lima in the early 1990s, DISINTER quickly became a driving force in the Peruvian death metal scene, influencing countless bands with their uncompromising sound and dedication to their craft. With "Laments of the Unborn", the band celebrates their past while reaffirming their place in the annals of South American extreme metal history.
https://disinter2099.bandcamp.com/
https://www.facebook.com/disinterperu
DARK REFLECTION to release debut EP this January via Pest Records .
Rising Italian Death Metal act DARK REFLECTION is set to make their debut with the "UNDER THE SIGN OF VLAD ȚEPEȘ" EP, scheduled for release this January through Pest Records. The EP delves deep into the historical legacy of Vlad the Impaler, focusing on his military campaigns against the Ottoman Empire and his fight for the independence of Wallachia.
The band has already unveiled the first taste of their work with the single "The Forest of Impaled", available here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Z51ZKF9OwU
What to expect from the EP:
Conceptual Themes: Each track narrates key moments in Vlad the Impaler’s struggles against Ottoman forces, blending historical depth with a hauntingly aggressive musical approach.
Atmospheric Composition: The EP fuses relentless old-school Death Metal riffs, haunting melodies, piercing solos, and martial elements to evoke the horrors and triumphs of medieval warfare.
Dynamic Performance: From ferocious blast beats to somber interludes, "Under the Sign of Vlad Țepeș" showcases Dark Reflection’s versatility and dedication to storytelling through metal.
https://linktr.ee/pestrecords
https://linktr.ee/loudragemusic
DYING VICTIMS PRODUCTIONS is proud to present SCUMRIPPER’S highly anticipated second album, FOR A FEW FIXES MORE, on CD and vinyl LP formats. Headsplit Records have released the CD and cassette tape editions for North America.
Finland's degraded fiends SCUMRIPPER are finally back. For almost a decade, they've witnessed the world burn through a sewer hole and felt the slime gather in their burnt-to-a-fuck throats. Now they are ready to rip out your spines with their sophomore album, For a Few Fixes More.
Following 2019’s All Veins Blazing debut, with the band’s reputation as an uncompromising live act fully established, the power-trio of vocalist/guitarist Rat Pitt, drummer Son Stalker, and bassist Cliff Hunger return with the comparably epic For a Few Fixes More. Indeed, with the runtime padded out to 28 minutes, SCUMRIPPER prove they’re still able to (quickly) kick out nasty, sewer-drenched jams, but they’re also able to get kicking in many more ways than before. Whereas most of the debut album’s tracks topped out at two minutes, most of the nine songs here on LP#2 outdistance such a short length, with the penultimate coming in “I Cum Pain,” a five-minute menace of haunting, lurking trudge. Likewise, SCUMRIPPER have come to maximize their catchiness of yore, compelling both immediate headbanging and memorability. If anything, such influences as Impetigo, Midnight, and even Negative Approach have asserted themselves more fully on For a Few Fixes More, making for metalpunk that’s more street-level – and more unique in an increasingly crowded subgenre.
Just when you thought they may have ended up in the nearest gutter, SCUMRIPPER are performing a long-awaited autopsy with integrity on the modern world. For a Few Fixes More is the crossover album no one saw coming: perfect death-thrashing punk rock for the end times.
Line-up:
Cliff Hunger - Bass
Son Stalker - Drums
Rat Pitt - Guitars, Vocals
From Joensuu/Lappeenranta, Finland
Artwork:
Ensimmäinen Kultti
Release date:
21st February 2025
Tracklist
1 I Am the Trash of Evil Men
2 Early Embittered Twilight
3 The Slime
4 For A Few Fixes More
5 Exhume the Body and Disturb the Peace
6 Crippling Void
7 I Cum Pain
8 Weather The Swarm
9 Knights of Summer
Release info:
Regular edition on black vinyl, with insert, poster, sticker, postcard and download code.
Special edition on transparent green vinyl, with insert, poster, sticker, postcard download code and patch.
CD edition with sticker, obi
www.dyingvictims.com
https://dyingvictimsproductions.bandcamp.com/
Label: Xtreem MusicRelease Date: March 4th 2025
Genre: Death Metal
For fans of: Demigod | Carcass | Bolt Thrower | Cannibal Corpse
At the heart of a wasteland, long miles from the intrusive blemish of artificial light, a sky of velvet darkness is dusted with a myriad of stars. In the untainted silence they gaze down in grim anticipation at a circle of stones in a place with no name. And between the stones a fine dust of cold ashes begins to stir, inviting a stain of congealed blood, which has never dried despite the endless passings of the sun, to dance. Together they start to spin, gathering pace, forming a whispering vortex in the desert night. As the maelstrom of dirt begins to rise and the distant stars seem to hold their breath, the earth splits asunder and a triumphant fountain of flame erupts. A vast and grotesque form of many teeth and many limbs breaks free from the clutches of its grave, roaring its defiance at those who presumed its death too soon…
It may have been nearly a dozen years since Spain’s death metal titans, Avulsed, last released a full length album of new material – 2013s Ritual Zombi – but only a fool would have turned their back and thought the band formed by vocalist Dave Rotten back in 1991 were out for the count. Revitalised by some key line-up changes, Avulsed have risen from their slough of despond with the utterly devastating and aptly named, Phoenix Cryptobiosis. Right from the very beginning of opening instrumental, ‘Limbs Regeneration’, you can sense that something special is about to be unleashed…and with ‘Lacerate To Dominate’ the cobwebs of the last decade are not just swept away, they are incinerated! Avulsed have always been known for their irresistible live prowess and the glorious brute force of early albums like Stabwound Orgasm and Gorespattered Suicide, but with Phoenix Cryptobiosis they have attained a new level. There’s a maturity to the song writing, a dark atmosphere of measured horror, inescapable hooks and an infusion of wicked excitement. There is no let up from start to finish, no faltering in the deadly intent – this is virulent poison to the last drop, deadly to the end. You’ll find new highlights with every listen to this genre defining album...the first time you might be caught by the cascading, carnivorous riffing of ‘Unrotted’ and its choruses that entrench themselves in your mind, or destroyed by the imperious vocal display on ‘Guts Of The Gore Gods’; the second time it might be the drum intro of ‘Devotion For Putrefaction’ that sends shocks through your neurons to your nerve endings and on the third maybe the wonderfully mangled and broken death metal supremacy of ‘Bio-Cadaver’ will dissect you and lay your spirit bare. Each track has a wealth of haunted vaults to explore and you’ll just want the bloodshed to keep on coming.
With the new line-up in exhilarating form and a final touch of gore soaked magic applied by the mastering of Davide Billia (Beheaded, Devangelic, Posthuman Abomination etc), Phoenix Cryptobiosis represents Avulsed at their very, very best. This is everything you could desire from an unwavering, undiluted death metal album in this age of fractured loyalties and pandering to the thin-blooded masses. When Xtreem Music let loose this beautiful beast, with its incredible Daemorph cover art, on March 4th, Avulsed will bestride the death metal scene of 2025 as monstrous monarchs of all they survey.
Line-up:
Dave Rotten - Vocals
Victor Dws - Guitars
Alejandro Lobo - Guitars
Alex Nihil - Bass
Santiago Arroyo "GoG" - Drums
https://www.xtreemmusic.com/
https://www.avulsed.com
The new album from atmospheric black metal band CANIS DIRUS is now streaming ahead of its official release date.
BY THE GRACE OF DEATH will be unleashed December 21 on LP by Bindrune Recordings. Alte Seelen will release the CD edition (containing a bonus track) at a later date. Pre-order the vinyl edition at https://shop.bindrunerecordings.com/products/canis-dirus-by-the-grace-of-death-lp-pre-order
Decibel Magazine has shared the the full album stream of By the Grace of Death. Listen now at https://www.decibelmagazine.com/2024/12/18/album-stream-canis-dirus-by-the-grace-of-death/
It has been four years since the release of Independence to the Beast (2020) and during this time, Canis Dirus have been refining their savage, yet atmospheric black metal during what has been the most prolific era of their career. 2021 found the split release, A Harmonious Union of Vibration, to surface with the project Crown of Asteria, where Canis Dirus contributed two new tracks that blended their own unique form of twisted blackness, along with an ambient influence. Was this a sign of things to come?
Armed with the fantastic drum work of CJ Yacoub (Escaping Aghartha, Neverdawn, ex-Amun), TMP (Guitars, Bass, Synth) and RH (Vocals) have been hard at work on what has become the the band's finest work, By the Grace of Death. Atmosphere still reigns in the dark sonic sphere of Canis Dirus, but on this impending new album, the band's black metal essence is at the forefront of this nocturnal hunt. TMP’s riff/playing style remains truly his own with atypical phrasing that co-exists with a more orthodox Black Metal style. The Black Metal side can make one feel isolated and attacked one moment, then calm and nurtured the next with colorful folk music that has become a vibrant element of Canis Dirus's sound. RH’s vocals contribute to the adventurous nature of By The Grace of Death with his most feral performance to date.
"Canis Dirus’ “By The Grace of Death” is an outstanding album that seeks to honor the blackened ways of olde while also pushing their sound, and genre, forward by incorporating new avenues and paths for the music, and listener, to explore." - Doomed for Metal
Track
Listing:1. Once Cursed Path Glistens in the Sun
2. Tongues That Speak III
3. A Forlorn Hymn To Absolution
4. Vultures Whisper
5. Cast My Heart in Stone
6. The Mind Sees What The Eyes Cannot
Line-Up:
CJ Yacoub - Drums
TMP - Guitars, Bass, Synthesizer
RH - Vocals
https://www.facebook.com/bindrunerecordings
https://canisdirus.bandcamp.com/
Before the festive season starts, Sweden’s blackened thrash metal band SARCATOR offers an early present for its fans with their newest single WHERE THE VOID BEGINS . The third track from the band’s upcoming album delivers a haunting exploration of despair and existential reflection. With vivid imagery, the lyrics delve into themes of isolation, loss, and the allure of the unknown. Dark and poetic, the song paints a picture of surrender to the infinite unknown - terrifying but liberating. WHERE THE VOID BEGINS will be the last single before Sarcator’s third full length album, “Swarming Angels & Flies”, will be fully unleashed January 17th.
The
band shares about the single:
"WHERE THE VOID BEGINS is the brother song of “The Long Lost”, off our 2022 album “Alkahest” - not in an obvious way but it felt like continuing on a story that wasn't complete. It's the heavy one on this album and ends up in a total rock n roll frenzy. Additionally, it is the first one we wrote that ended up on this album, so it still carries the spirit of the previous album in a way.”
Stream the new single here: https://sarcator.lnk.to/WhereTheVoidBeginsNe
The thrash metal cryptids known as BRAY ROAD is back with a brand new single and music video, titled "Burn."
This pummeling, in-your-face aggressive track represents a fusion of the band members' experiences and diverse musical tastes, delivering a sound that’s as raw as it is relentless. "Burn" is a must-listen for fans of driving guitar riffs, thunderous bass, fast drums, and the unapologetic energy of thrash and groove metal. As the first taste of their upcoming (and currently untitled) album, "Burn" kicks off a bold plan to release a series of singles and content leading up to its full release.
The band comments, "We are clawing at the walls and foaming at the mouth to unleash this banger of a track. Turn it up and summon your inner beast!"
The band has tapped Ghost Cult Magazine for the exclusive premiere of the official music video for "Burn."
BRAY ROAD derives its name from an actual road in Elkhorn, WI, where stories of the popular cryptozoological werewolf-like creature, the Beast of Bray Road, is said to stalk the area.
The band’s debut full-length recording (recorded in 2015 via Cavern Entertainment), Feast Upon the Helpless was released in the Spring of 2017.
BRAY ROAD’s follow-up 5-song E.P. entitled Formation was released in early 2019 and highlighted the band’s direction featuring a more aggressive and heavy approach across the board, while still maintaining the Thrash / Groove Metal elements that complimented the BRAY ROAD sonic landscape.
BRAY ROAD's latest release "Focused.Fierce.Relentless..." 2023, highlights the band's current musical direction.
BRAY ROAD has shared the stage with and opened for International touring acts such as Testament, Raven, Jungle Rot and the legendary Grim Reaper, Battlecross, Morbid Saint, Deceased, Embalmer, N.S.O.A. RAVEN , Whiplash, Prong, DRI, TOXXIC, Morta Skuld, Ross The Boss, and many regional touring acts, and continue to storm the local and regional scene with some of the best bands and venues around.
Bray Road is:
Nino Anthony – Vocals/Guitars
Peter Kissane - Drums
David Moran - Bass
https://www.youtube.com/user/brayroad420
https://www.facebook.com/brayroadband
Hot on the heels of their heralded debut album, Razor Wire – originally self-released in early 2023, but released internationally by DYING VICTIMS later that summer – MEAN MISTREATER return with their second full-length, Do or Die. Their debut served as a declaration of intent, showcasing a sound that is both feral and refined. Rejecting the confines of conventional labels like “female-fronted” or “NWOTHM,” MEAN MISTREATER here assert their identity as a powerful collective, committed to pushing the boundaries of traditional heavy metal. With their uncompromising attitude and undeniable skill, they stand out in a crowded genre, ready to carve out their own place in the heavy metal landscape.
The songwriting is largely unchanged on Do or Die – classic metal melded with retro hard rock, with foremost influences being Warlock, Chastain, and early W.A.S.P. – but MEAN MISTREATER’s execution is off the charts here. Urgent, passionate, like street-walking cheetahs with hearts full of napalm, the Texas natives fire off one rough ‘n’ ready anthem after another here, keeping that songwriting short / sharp / shocked. Indeed, it’s difficult to find a record this concise – eight songs in 27 minutes – that also feels so complete. It’s fair to say, then, that this blazing band is firing on every cylinder as they ascend the traditional metal ladder, leaving audiences hungry for more of their unapologetic sound and intoxicating live shows.
Proving that they’re no flash in the pan, with Do or Die do MEAN MISTREATER continue to build on their early success, delivering the intense and captivating music that fans have come to expect from them.
Tracklist
1 Killer Red
2 One Survivor
3 Nothing's Free
4 Walk With Fire
5 Do Or Die
6 Road Dogs
7 Three of Swords
8 Release the Wolf
Line-up:
Jon Gibson - Bass
Joaquin Ridgell - Drums
Quinten Lawson - Guitars
Alex Wein - Guitars
Janiece Gonzalez - Vocals
From Austin, USA
Artwork:
Edgar Regalado
Release date:
21st February 2025
Release info:
Regular edition on black vinyl, with insert, poster, sticker, postcard and download code.
Special edition on transparent blue vinyl, with insert, poster, sticker, postcard download code and patch.
CD edition with sticker, obi
www.dyingvictims.com
https://dyingvictimsproductions.bandcamp.com/
Following the critical and fan-acclaimed debut "On The Line Of Nothing And Something" (2021, Wormholedeath), the relentless quartet returns stronger than ever. Armed with blistering riffs, ferocious energy, and a lethal dose of thrash and death metal fury, "Where Death Hunts" is set to solidify ATROX TRAUMA as a force to be reckoned with.
Brace yourselves as "Where Death Hunts" emerges from the depths to strike on April 18, 2025. Stay tuned for more details!
"We pushed our boundaries while creating this album, aiming to surpass our first LP in every way," the band shared. "We dedicated countless hours in the studio to perfecting the sound and atmosphere of each track, ensuring it aligns seamlessly with its lyrical themes and mood. The result is "Where Death Hunts" and we’re incredibly proud of it. We can’t wait to share it with the world!"
Carlo
Bellotti (Wormholedeath A&R) stated:
"I’m thrilled to announce that Atrox Trauma, the Hungarian thrash-death metal band, has officially re-joined the Wormholedeath family for the release of their upcoming sophomore album Where Death Hunts. This is a significant step forward for the band, whose sound blends the aggressive energy of thrash with the darker, heavier atmospheres of death metal, a combination that resonates with influences like Slayer, Sepultura, and Exodus. Having followed Atrox Trauma’s journey since their first record in 2021, I was immediately impressed by their professionalism, dedication, and the sheer power of their sound. Where Death Hunts is a bold declaration from a band that has matured and refined their craft. As part of our collaboration, I'm excited to continue supporting Atrox Trauma's mission to push boundaries and reach new heights with this release. As A&R, it’s always a pleasure to sign bands with such raw energy and potential. Where Death Hunts promises to be a game-changer in the thrash and death metal scenes, we're committed to ensuring that this album gets the attention it deserves on a global scale. Keep an eye on these guys—they’re about to make a serious impact.
Stay tuned for the album’s release and prepare for a sonic assault that will not be easily forgotten!"
As a first glimpse of what’s to come, the band has released a video for their hard-hitting new track, "We Hate Each Other".
Atrox Trauma was founded in 2008, in Hungary. Their goal according to the music genre was clear from the beginning, thrash metal with death metal influences. The band recorded 2 EP-s during its earlier years besides performing on live gigs. The band's strength increased in 2019 and they have been spinning at an unstoppable speed since then. It gave a series of concerts in its motherland and countries in the neighborhood. The band creates a huge experience for the listeners with its tight, intense, fast, and face-tearing music.
In 2022 they released their first LP called 'On The Line Of Nothing And Something' by the Italian label WormHoleDeath.The listener can experience everything from the most intense immersion to melodic thrash metal. Four music videos are providing visual support for the fan approachable experience.
By the end of 2024, they took the stage in a lot of countries, performing in tours, and festivals and also recorded their second LP ”Where Death Hunts”.
Line up:
Imre Török – Vocal, guitar
András Székely – Lead guitar
Gyula Tábori – Bass guitar
Gergely Győri - Drums
www.youtube.com/channel/UCrKcJkba3rZAPjVPfw__RhA
www.facebook.com/atroxtraumaband
Newly re-mixed and re-mastered by Dan Swanö at Unisound (Dissection, Opeth, Marduk, etc.), the album’s revamped version also comes with brand-new artwork by Kristian “Necrolord” Wåhlin (Dissection, Bathory, Edge Of Sanity) as well as special liner-notes by the band in its CD format.
Next to the CD format THE COMING OF CHAOS (RE-ISSUE 2024) will also be available as LP on 180g vinyl (Unlimited black vinyl and 500x copies limited transp. blue vinyl) and as Digital Album.
https://sacramentum.se/
"Wrapped in Talons" weaves a poetic tapestry of mortality, loss, and the cyclical nature of life and death. Each word intertwines seamlessly with the melancholic melody, creating a deeply immersive experience that lingers long after the final note fades.
With "Twilight's Heart," Cloven invites listeners to traverse a sonic landscape where darkness meets beauty, and every note echoes the eternal dance between life and death.
www.facebook.com/Cloven137
"WHERE THE VOID BEGINS is the brother song of “The Long Lost”, off our 2022 album “Alkahest” - not in an obvious way but it felt like continuing on a story that wasn't complete. It's the heavy one on this album and ends up in a total rock n roll frenzy. Additionally, it is the first one we wrote that ended up on this album, so it still carries the spirit of the previous album in a way.”
Stream the new single here: https://sarcator.lnk.to/WhereTheVoidBeginsNe
The thrash metal cryptids known as BRAY ROAD is back with a brand new single and music video, titled "Burn."
This pummeling, in-your-face aggressive track represents a fusion of the band members' experiences and diverse musical tastes, delivering a sound that’s as raw as it is relentless. "Burn" is a must-listen for fans of driving guitar riffs, thunderous bass, fast drums, and the unapologetic energy of thrash and groove metal. As the first taste of their upcoming (and currently untitled) album, "Burn" kicks off a bold plan to release a series of singles and content leading up to its full release.
The band comments, "We are clawing at the walls and foaming at the mouth to unleash this banger of a track. Turn it up and summon your inner beast!"
The band has tapped Ghost Cult Magazine for the exclusive premiere of the official music video for "Burn."
BRAY ROAD derives its name from an actual road in Elkhorn, WI, where stories of the popular cryptozoological werewolf-like creature, the Beast of Bray Road, is said to stalk the area.
The band’s debut full-length recording (recorded in 2015 via Cavern Entertainment), Feast Upon the Helpless was released in the Spring of 2017.
BRAY ROAD’s follow-up 5-song E.P. entitled Formation was released in early 2019 and highlighted the band’s direction featuring a more aggressive and heavy approach across the board, while still maintaining the Thrash / Groove Metal elements that complimented the BRAY ROAD sonic landscape.
BRAY ROAD's latest release "Focused.Fierce.Relentless..." 2023, highlights the band's current musical direction.
BRAY ROAD has shared the stage with and opened for International touring acts such as Testament, Raven, Jungle Rot and the legendary Grim Reaper, Battlecross, Morbid Saint, Deceased, Embalmer, N.S.O.A. RAVEN , Whiplash, Prong, DRI, TOXXIC, Morta Skuld, Ross The Boss, and many regional touring acts, and continue to storm the local and regional scene with some of the best bands and venues around.
Bray Road is:
Nino Anthony – Vocals/Guitars
Peter Kissane - Drums
David Moran - Bass
https://www.youtube.com/user/brayroad420
https://www.facebook.com/brayroadband
Hot on the heels of their heralded debut album, Razor Wire – originally self-released in early 2023, but released internationally by DYING VICTIMS later that summer – MEAN MISTREATER return with their second full-length, Do or Die. Their debut served as a declaration of intent, showcasing a sound that is both feral and refined. Rejecting the confines of conventional labels like “female-fronted” or “NWOTHM,” MEAN MISTREATER here assert their identity as a powerful collective, committed to pushing the boundaries of traditional heavy metal. With their uncompromising attitude and undeniable skill, they stand out in a crowded genre, ready to carve out their own place in the heavy metal landscape.
The songwriting is largely unchanged on Do or Die – classic metal melded with retro hard rock, with foremost influences being Warlock, Chastain, and early W.A.S.P. – but MEAN MISTREATER’s execution is off the charts here. Urgent, passionate, like street-walking cheetahs with hearts full of napalm, the Texas natives fire off one rough ‘n’ ready anthem after another here, keeping that songwriting short / sharp / shocked. Indeed, it’s difficult to find a record this concise – eight songs in 27 minutes – that also feels so complete. It’s fair to say, then, that this blazing band is firing on every cylinder as they ascend the traditional metal ladder, leaving audiences hungry for more of their unapologetic sound and intoxicating live shows.
Proving that they’re no flash in the pan, with Do or Die do MEAN MISTREATER continue to build on their early success, delivering the intense and captivating music that fans have come to expect from them.
Tracklist1 Killer Red
2 One Survivor
3 Nothing's Free
4 Walk With Fire
5 Do Or Die
6 Road Dogs
7 Three of Swords
8 Release the Wolf
Line-up:
Jon Gibson - Bass
Joaquin Ridgell - Drums
Quinten Lawson - Guitars
Alex Wein - Guitars
Janiece Gonzalez - Vocals
From Austin, USA
Artwork:
Edgar Regalado
Release date:
21st February 2025
Release info:
Regular edition on black vinyl, with insert, poster, sticker, postcard and download code.
Special edition on transparent blue vinyl, with insert, poster, sticker, postcard download code and patch.
CD edition with sticker, obi
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Following the critical and fan-acclaimed debut "On The Line Of Nothing And Something" (2021, Wormholedeath), the relentless quartet returns stronger than ever. Armed with blistering riffs, ferocious energy, and a lethal dose of thrash and death metal fury, "Where Death Hunts" is set to solidify ATROX TRAUMA as a force to be reckoned with.
Brace yourselves as "Where Death Hunts" emerges from the depths to strike on April 18, 2025. Stay tuned for more details!
"We pushed our boundaries while creating this album, aiming to surpass our first LP in every way," the band shared. "We dedicated countless hours in the studio to perfecting the sound and atmosphere of each track, ensuring it aligns seamlessly with its lyrical themes and mood. The result is "Where Death Hunts" and we’re incredibly proud of it. We can’t wait to share it with the world!"
Carlo
Bellotti (Wormholedeath A&R) stated: "I’m thrilled to announce that Atrox Trauma, the Hungarian thrash-death metal band, has officially re-joined the Wormholedeath family for the release of their upcoming sophomore album Where Death Hunts. This is a significant step forward for the band, whose sound blends the aggressive energy of thrash with the darker, heavier atmospheres of death metal, a combination that resonates with influences like Slayer, Sepultura, and Exodus. Having followed Atrox Trauma’s journey since their first record in 2021, I was immediately impressed by their professionalism, dedication, and the sheer power of their sound. Where Death Hunts is a bold declaration from a band that has matured and refined their craft. As part of our collaboration, I'm excited to continue supporting Atrox Trauma's mission to push boundaries and reach new heights with this release. As A&R, it’s always a pleasure to sign bands with such raw energy and potential. Where Death Hunts promises to be a game-changer in the thrash and death metal scenes, we're committed to ensuring that this album gets the attention it deserves on a global scale. Keep an eye on these guys—they’re about to make a serious impact.
Stay tuned for the album’s release and prepare for a sonic assault that will not be easily forgotten!"
As a first glimpse of what’s to come, the band has released a video for their hard-hitting new track, "We Hate Each Other".
Atrox Trauma was founded in 2008, in Hungary. Their goal according to the music genre was clear from the beginning, thrash metal with death metal influences. The band recorded 2 EP-s during its earlier years besides performing on live gigs. The band's strength increased in 2019 and they have been spinning at an unstoppable speed since then. It gave a series of concerts in its motherland and countries in the neighborhood. The band creates a huge experience for the listeners with its tight, intense, fast, and face-tearing music.
In 2022 they released their first LP called 'On The Line Of Nothing And Something' by the Italian label WormHoleDeath.The listener can experience everything from the most intense immersion to melodic thrash metal. Four music videos are providing visual support for the fan approachable experience.
By the end of 2024, they took the stage in a lot of countries, performing in tours, and festivals and also recorded their second LP ”Where Death Hunts”.
Line up:
Imre Török – Vocal, guitar
András Székely – Lead guitar
Gyula Tábori – Bass guitar
Gergely Győri - Drums
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Newly re-mixed and re-mastered by Dan Swanö at Unisound (Dissection, Opeth, Marduk, etc.), the album’s revamped version also comes with brand-new artwork by Kristian “Necrolord” Wåhlin (Dissection, Bathory, Edge Of Sanity) as well as special liner-notes by the band in its CD format.
Next to the CD format THE COMING OF CHAOS (RE-ISSUE 2024) will also be available as LP on 180g vinyl (Unlimited black vinyl and 500x copies limited transp. blue vinyl) and as Digital Album.
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"Wrapped in Talons" weaves a poetic tapestry of mortality, loss, and the cyclical nature of life and death. Each word intertwines seamlessly with the melancholic melody, creating a deeply immersive experience that lingers long after the final note fades.
With "Twilight's Heart," Cloven invites listeners to traverse a sonic landscape where darkness meets beauty, and every note echoes the eternal dance between life and death.
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NEWS 15.12.2024
VIOLENTOR – „BURN IN METAL“
Genre: Speed / Thrash MetalFFO: Venom, Motörhead, Bulldozer, Gehennah und Oldschool-Punkrock.
Label: Folter Records
Vertrieb: Alive
VÖ: 13.12.2024
The Return of the Assassins! Folter Records präsentiert stolz: "Burn in Metal", das neue Werk der Italiener VIOLENTOR, die hiermit ihre »20 Years in Metal« zelebrieren.
VIOLENTOR ist ein rohes Power-Trio in der Tradition von Motörhead und Venom – nur schneller und dreckiger! Ein rauer Mix der Einflüsse von Bandchef Alessio aka Dog und seinen Mitstreitern: Punk, Thrash, Speed und Wahnsinn – ein wüster, kompromissloser Sound, der eine obskure Atmosphäre erzeugt und in klaustrophobische Alpträume abdriftet. Oder, um es mit Dogs eigenen Worten zu sagen: "We are 100% Metal. No compromises, no prisoners. We are the most hated Italian band. We become wild animals live – an intense and extreme massacre for your ears. We kill posers, spit on the cross, piss on your graves!"
VIOLENTOR are:
Alessio Medici – Gitarre & Vocals
Michał Golbik – Drums
Roy Noizer Elguera – Bass
All songs written and arranged by Violentor. Recorded in hell. Mix & master by Ronnie Ripper – Naked Man Productions.
Discography:
Violentor (2011)
Rot (2012)
Maniacs (2015)
Putrid Stench (2019)
Manifesto di Odio (2022)
Burn in Metal (2024)
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ETERNAL RETURNS –„ LET THERE BE SIN “
Hailing from Thane (Mumbai), Eternal Returns is a powerhouse metal band that has been tearing through the scene since 2010. Their name draws inspiration from the ancient Indian philosophical concept of the eternal cycle—birth, life, death, and rebirth—a theme deeply rooted in Indian spirituality. This ethos resonates through their music, lyrics, and identity, forging a sound that is as profound as it is powerful.
Blending the raw aggression of modern metal with hauntingly melodic undertones, Eternal Returns crafts a soundscape that is both destructive and deeply accessible. Their lyrical themes delve into mythology, existentialism, and the human struggle for liberation—a cathartic journey through the endless cycle of existence.
The new album is here :
Prepare for darkness. Brace yourself for let there be sin.
The album artwork is more than a visual—it’s a narrative. Each symbol encapsulates a facet of humanity’s Eternal Struggle:
Crown – The weight of Pride.
Star (Baphomet) – The slumber of Sloth.
Pig Head – The feast of Gluttony.
Eye with Dollar – The hunger of Greed.
Dagger – The sting of Envy.
Heart – The fire of Lust.
Nuclear – The fury of Wrath.
At the heart of the chaos lies the diamond, encircled by the serpent—an emblem of the band itself. This intricate masterpiece, forged in chaos, symbolizes Eternal Returns’ vision: raw, precious, and ready to unleash its unrelenting might.
Will you face the sins within?
Tracklist:1. Sloth
2. Lust
3. Envy
4. Greed
5. Gluttony
6. Wrath
7. Pride
8. Emasculator
From the crushing grooves of thrash to the soaring melodies of death metal, Eternal Returns transcends boundaries and redefines the limits of heavy music. Their sonic alchemy merges melodic death, metalcore, thrash, and groove into a singular, awe-inspiring force.
Experience the Sins Within
Artwork by the incredible @fajar_rahadian_artwork
Follow Eternal Returns on their journey and join the revolution. The cycle begins anew. Will you dare to enter?
https://brutalrecords.com/eternal-returns/
BLOOD FEAST continues to forge its own twisted thrash metal path with the release of their 4th full-length album, Infinite Evolution. Fans old and new will not be disappointed, as the ‘Unholy Trinity’ of releases from the band’s early days – Kill For Pleasure (1987), Face Fate (1988, EP) and Chopping Block Blues (1990) – and the band’s 2017 comeback album The Future State Of Wicked influence much of the new album. All the speed, brutality and twists ’n’ turns the band is known for remain intact and in your face.
BLOOD FEAST was formed by Adam Tranquilli, Gary Markowich (vocals), Kevin Kuzma (drums) and Lou Starita (bass) in 1985 as Blood Lust. They quickly wrote and recorded their classic 4-song demo, The Suicidal Missions. Shortly after, they became a 5-piece with the addition of Michael Basden on guitar. The band was then approached by New Renaissance Records to contribute songs to their Thrash Metal Attack (Menacing Thunder) and Speed Metal Hell 3 (The Suicidal Missions). This prompted the name change to BLOOD FEAST. New Renaissance then offered a record deal, which led to the recording of the classic Kill For Pleasure album and a US tour with DEATH ANGEL. The Face Fate EP quickly followed.
Shortly after writing and recording their proposed 2nd album, Adam left the band. The remaining 4 members then re-recorded these songs, which became the album Chopping Block Blues. The band broke up shortly after the album's release in early 1990. The original 5-man BLOOD FEAST reunited for an appearance at the NJ March Metal Meltdown in 1999, but further activity was not to be. A second reunion began in 2007, albeit only with original members Tranquilli and Kuzma. Bassist Tom Lorenzo and vocalist Chris Natalini came on board in 2010, just in time for the band's first appearance at Headbangers Open Air in Germany (they were invited back in 2013 and 2017). During this stretch, Adam began writing new material, with the band even playing an early version of INRI at select shows.
The incarnation of BLOOD FEAST retaking its place in the metal ranks today began to take shape in March of 2014, with the addition of guitarist CJ Scioscia. When drummer Joe Moore joined a few months later, the unit was complete and work immediately began on what would become The Future State Of Wicked album. Live performances became far more frequent, featuring appearances at True Thrash Fest 2015 in Osaka, Japan, Hells Headbash 2 in Cleveland, Ohio, Lima MetalFest II in Lima, Peru and the aforementioned return to Headbangers Open Air in 2017. The album was released on Hells Headbangers Records in the Spring of 2017, in time to coincide with an opening slot for Kreator and Obituary on that year’s Decibel Tour at the TLA in Philadelphia.
In late 2017, Moore was replaced by former M.O.D. touring drummer Adam Kieffer. Both Adams have an extensive history, most notably in the bands Headlock and Without End (of which Lorenzo was also a member). AK slotted in perfectly, and work immediately began on a new EP entitled Chopped, Sliced And Diced. This featured one new song (Concubine) along with new recordings of 4 songs from the band’s early records.
Work on LP #4, Infinite Evolution, began in late 2019. However, the sudden ’pause’ caused by the COVID-19 virus in early 2020 allowed for reflection on the situation. After much consideration it was decided that Adam Tranquilli would add lead vocal to his guitar duties – thus ending Natalini’s time with the band. Also, after having the help of bass player extraordinaire Mike LePond of SYMPHONY X for the album, new bassist Dave Kramer joined the fold in late 2023. Now, after all the unintended interruptions and diversions, the album is finally available via long time label Hells Headbangers. Written by Tranquilli and Scioscia, it is a fierce statement of intent while adding a few new wrinkles. And in a first for BLOOD FEAST, there is a promotional video for the song “Outbreak”.
With the world opened up again, 2024 is shaping up to present a bright future for BLOOD FEAST.
Adam Tranquilli • guitar/lead vocals
Dave Kramer • bass guitar/backing vocals
Adam Kieffer • drums
CJ Scioscia • guitar
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Grapeshot was born as a band formed in Madrid during Christmas 2010. With three records under their belt they are a recognizable force on Spanish scene. Their latest release, an EP titled “Oblivion” was released in November 2024.
Video link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rUBwBDjBGAI
Back in 2010, Esteban (vocalist) was excited to become partners with members of Elecktra (José A. Poveda) and Terroristars (Marcos de la Calle), bands that he had heard and seen live a few years before.
A few months later, in May 2011, they gave their first concert in Madrid. With a strong Groove and Thrash base, the songs take on their own personality, with some southern and alternative metal touches. They immediately recorded a first demo in the rehearsal room with 6 cuts of which they made a short home run to sell at concerts and gain a foothold in the Madrid underground scene.
In 2012 their first studio work 'Sons of Betrayal' was released, a 4-song EP where the band is already beginning to sound more compact and with a minimally decent production. One of their songs 'Riots' has a certain pull on YouTube and shortly after the band manages to reach the final of the Wacken Metal Battle in Barcelona. After a couple of years of concerts, almost all of them in Madrid, some in the Basque Country, Catalonia, Castilla la Mancha...
In 2014 they recorded their first studio LP 'The Scene', where they achieved a starker and more extreme sound, calling for the first time the attention of some specialized media and managing to leave the outskirts of Madrid on more than one occasion to demonstrate their forcefulness live. They manage to win several band contests and sneak into festivals such as Metal Lorca and Arrastro Rock.
In 2017 they released 'All About to End' which represents a qualitative and professional leap. In the following months Grapeshot will enter their most intense period of concerts, reaching the final of Wacken Metal Battle one more time, this time being runners-up. That year we were able to see them take the Granito Rock stage, being the sensation of the night, for many even above the headliners Turisas.
Since then, the road and work on new compositions occupy most of the time for Grapeshot, who in 2020 begins to record his third studio LP, however the pandemic stops the production of the album in its tracks until July 2020. Faced with a bleak outlook in the music industry, the album's release on the market is delayed until May 2021. 'Suckcess' takes them to tour a large part of the Iberian geography, reaping notable success from critics and the public. 'Suckcess' represents the consolidation of their style, with better production and more polarized sounds, which play with extremes and with melodic and catchy parts.
In 2024 and with the new stable and consolidated lineup Grapeshot releases its new EP 'Oblivion' in November. With 5 songs that show a good example of the band's maturity, with effective songs that play with new sounds, at times softer but also more abrasive, flirting with Sludge Metal or Southern Rock if necessary. A work that marks the opening of a new era for Grapeshot.
MEMBERS
Esteban Muñoz (singer): 2010 - present
José A. Poveda (guitar): 2010 - present
Marcos de la Calle (drums): 2010 - present
Borja Cabello (guitar): 2013 - 2020 (bassist) 2021 - present (guitarist)
Miguel García-Monge (bass): 2021 - present
PAST MEMBERS
Javier Pina (guitar): 2010 - 2021
Humberto Castañeda (bass): 2010 – 2013
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"Prelude Of Loss" was born once again from the meeting of the three souls that make up this creature (Gerassimos Evangelou - LORD AGHEROS, Antonio Billé - ANAKONDA and Andrea Tilenni - FEAR OF ETERNITY, ex SINOATH) and will be released in March 2025. A mandatory listening to those who have their musical background in the most melancholy dynamics of Metal and Post Rock of KATATONIA, SWALLOW THE SUN and NOVEMBRE, this new album will dig into your soul in search of the most hidden emotions!
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For fans of : Behexen, Seed of Iblis, and Dissection
"Anti-Cosmic Rebellion" delivers a relentless and immersive sonic experience that delves deep into themes of rebellion, darkness, and transcendence through anti-religious mutiny. The lyrics of songs such as "Qasam Be Shaytan", performed in his native Farsi, express a strong and defiant nihilism towards religion, particularly Islam. Other tracks, including the intro, incorporate verses from the Quran sung in reverse - a strikingly blasphemous and provocative display of artistry by Atash.
The album is now available digitally via Bandcamp and YouTube, under the label Iblis Manifestations. Physical copies will follow in early 2025.
Tracklist:1) Al-Fatihah
2) Wrath Of Gods
3) Shadows Of Death
4) Possessed By The Void
5) Mesmerized
6) Qasam Be Shaytan
7) To Evil Thou Shall Succumb
8) Solar Apocalypse
9) Nordnundet (Taake Cover)
10) Al-Etmam
"Anti-Cosmic Rebellion" was mixed and mastered by Manticore Productions, while the cover art was done by Viltisvm.
As previously reported, Omid is facing deportation from Norway. Due to cultural differences and the genre's association with anti-religious sentiment, Atash, the sole member of Kaaboos, fears for his life if he is forced to return to Iran.
Omid, known by his stage name "Atash," fled Iran in 2019 seeking refuge in Norway, known for its deep black metal history. He envisioned Norway as a place where he could freely express himself musically and delve deeper into the genre's spiritual and empowering aspects.
However, in response to his music and antitheocratic stance under the Kaaboos moniker, Atash faced threats from certain groups. Fearing for his safety, he sought asylum in Norway.
After four years of residing in Norway, the Norwegian Immigration offices (UDI & UNE) rejected Atash's asylum claim and issued a deportation order. The decision disregards the potential dangers Atash faces upon returning to Iran.
Heavy metal, punk, and rock are deemed blasphemous and illegal in Iran. Participation in such music can lead to severe punishment, imprisonment, or even death.
Atash has a chance to appeal the decision, but legal representation comes at a steep cost. His lawyer requires a total of €17,000, of which Atash has already exhausted €6,000. Currently unemployed due to his asylum seeker status, Atash is struggling to cover basic necessities, let alone the remaining legal fees.
Atash has launched a fundraiser to raise the necessary funds for his legal battle. He pleads with the black metal community and anyone who values artistic freedom to donate and help him fight for his right to remain in Norway.
Donate here: https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/urgent-fundraiser-for-metal-refugee
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Detroit (MI) - Melodic/Power Thrashers, AMONG THESE ASHES, have released a drum playthrough video, featuring Kyle Wagner, for "THE ENEMY IN I," a track from new album, EMBERS OF ELYSIUM. The video was created by Akuro Productions and is available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1_L_E6kzP5c
Embers of Elysium was released on December 6 via Alone Records! The album clocks in at over an hour of music and features 12 new tracks, plus a bonus song.
In discussing the new level reached on Embers of Elysium, guitarist Richard Clark states that it "is quite the leap for us in every aspect from Dominion Enthroned. Where Dominion was a full concept album, the first eight tracks on Embers of Elysium are standalone, and the last four tracks are part of a fictional sci-fi/horror concept called Chronicles of the Obsidian Reign. I can say with confident humility that every song on this album was crafted and delivered without compromise. The wide range of all of our influences is on display on this album. I think we executed it tastefully and with precision, and I hope it resonates powerfully with listeners."
Track
Listing:1. Embers of Elysium
2. Serpents Among Rats
3. Faceless War Machines
4. Of One Blood
5. Stronger Than Death
6. Storm Within
7. The Undertow
8. The Enemy In I
9. Through Ethereal Voids
10. The Hybrid Bloodline
11. A Presence Unknown
12. The Obsidian Reign
*13. The Undertow (feat. Brooke Rousseau)
*Bonus track, featuring vocalist Brooke Rousseau (Lady Luna and the Devil).
Credits:
Recorded by Among These Ashes.
Mixed and mastered by Matt Roach.
Cover Art by Jayson Cessna
Kyle Wagner photo by Dark Dimm Photography.
Line-Up:
Richard Clark: lead/rhythm guitar, backing vocals, production, and songwriter
Jean-Pierre Abboud (JP): Lead and harmony vocals. JP is also the vocalist for traditional metal band, Traveler
Dylan Hamann: Rhythm guitar.
Kane Bochatyn: Bass
Kyle Wagner: Drums
Bio:
Among These Ashes is a melodic power/thrash metal band hailing from Detroit, Michigan (USA). The band's central focus is the creation of stellar, highly-memorable metal songs. The group's sound is crushingly heavy and punctuated by cerebral arrangements, thought-provoking lyrics, and dynamic shifts in tempo and aggression. Among These Ashes' debut musical offering, Dominion Enthroned, is a conceptual tour de force, inspired by modern societal parallels and struggles. Originally released independently, the record was later re-released under a single-album contract with Alone Records on vinyl and CD formats.
In April 2023, the band released an original single, entitled "The Enemy in I," which lyrically chronicles the woes of self-destruction. The band recorded a cover of "Sirens" by Savatage as an accompaniment to this release. In March 2024, Among These Ashes independently released a cover of W.A.S.P. track, "Restless Gypsy."
The band features Jean-Pierre Abboud (Traveler) on lead and harmony vocals, Dylan Hamann (Variform) and Richard Clark on lead and rhythm guitars, Kane Bochatyn on bass, and Kyle Wagner (Nethergate) on drums. Together, this line-up is committed to its vision of consistently delivering uncompromisingly heavy music to the metal hordes.
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After
'The Tower' and 'Asmodeus', now comes 'WALK WITH ME' the third
music video to be unleashed from VÖLVA'S grim and merciless
album, DESIRES PROFANE. A hymn of lust and temptation, a
pledge of dedication to the dark, 'Walk With Me' is another example of the raw
black metal power that rages in the veins of these Swedish witches.The video for 'Walk With Me' was recorded live at studio Quaalude, Malmö, by Oliver Dahl and Axel Brandt - and you can watch it right here
Desires Profane was released on November 28th - on CD by Grind To Death Records and vinyl by Fiadh Productions - and the critical response has been excellent, with the likes of Distorted Sound Magazine, Metal.de, Metal Division Magazine and many, many more handing out praise and plaudits.
Follow the whispers in your heart and join the Völva coven!
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Hailing from the vibrant city of Liepāja, Overcast Rain is
poised to make waves in the global metal scene once again with their highly
anticipated third studio album, Black Death. Set for release on April 11,
2025, under the esteemed Brutal Records banner,
this album promises to redefine the boundaries of dark metal with a sonic
assault like no other.A Legacy Forged in Darkness
Formed in 2014 by the visionary duo Mihails Maslovs (vocals/guitar) and Kolja Kirk (drums), Overcast Rain has emerged as a beacon of Latvia’s thriving metal scene. Over the past decade, the band has undergone remarkable evolution, marked by lineup transformations and sonic experimentation, solidifying their place as one of the genre’s most dynamic and innovative forces.
Their discography boasts two critically acclaimed albums:
Since You Die (July 11, 2020)
My God Hates Me (March 1, 2022)
These releases have earned the band significant accolades, with tracks like “All Hope Is Gone” breaking into the Destrokit Rock Chart Top 50 and securing spots on the prestigious European Metal Channel rankings. Recognized as cultural milestones, both albums are enshrined in the National Library of Latvia.
The Evolution of Overcast Rain
After a brief hiatus, Mihails Maslovs and Andris Aleksejevs reignited the band in 2018, channeling a renewed vision to craft a heavier, more aggressive sound. The addition of new members and the transition away from female vocals heralded a bold new era for Overcast Rain. This revamped lineup debuted with electrifying performances at Bunker13 Fest and clinched second place at the Fresh Blood competition, setting the stage for their meteoric rise.
Their relentless energy and captivating performances have taken them across Europe and beyond, with standout appearances at premier festivals such as Dark Malta Fest, GoatHell Metal Fest, Barbar Fest, and DiFest. Sharing stages with icons like Die Krupps, Blood Red Throne, Psyclon Nine, and Ost+Front, Overcast Rain has solidified their reputation as a must-see act on the global metal circuit.
Black Death: A New Chapter
Overcast Rain finished album Black Death, a collection of 13 tracks that includes both brand-new songs and remastered fan favorites. This ambitious release showcases their relentless drive to push the boundaries of dark metal and promises to be a landmark achievement in their career.
Tracklist:
Intro
Black Death
Satanic Slut
Rain
Nightmare
Shadows
Damned
Lost
Motherland
Helloween
White Snow (feat. Artyom Kuricyn - Yomi on Flute (mokshan lang)
War (remastered)
Winter Depression (remastered)
The Current Lineup
Mihails Maslovs – Vocals, Guitar, Keyboard
Marks Širokovs – Drums, Samples, Backing Vocals
Rudolf Vistiņš – Guitar, Bass, Backing Vocals
Andris Aleksejevs – Lead Guitar
Leonidas Heidemanis – Lead Guitar
Aleksandrs Tiškevičs – Bass
A Storm Is Coming
As Overcast Rain gears up to release their heaviest single video yet, anticipation is reaching fever pitch. Under the Brutal Records banner, this dark metal powerhouse is ready to usher in a new era of dominance.
Stay tuned for updates—the storm is just beginning.
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DREAMING DEATH Reveal Title Track From Upcoming Debut EP SINSITER
MINISTERAustralian Death Metal force DREAMING DEATH, featuring members of Beyond Mortal Dreams, Oath of Damnation, has unleashed the title track from their debut EP, Sinister Minister. A feral mix of old-school Death Thrash energy and chilling modern brutality, the track is a perfect introduction to the band’s raw and unrelenting sound.
YouTube: https://youtu.be/odlArf9yBnI
Bandcamp: https://lavadome.bandcamp.com/album/sinister-minister
The full Sinister Minister EP will be released on December 20th, 2024, on CD and digitally via Lavadome Productions. Featuring five tracks of relentless intensity, the EP channels the unholy spirit of Death Metal’s golden age.
Line-up:
Pahl Hodgson – Guitars, Bass, Vocals
Ross Duncan – Guitars, Bass
Matt "Skitz" Sanders – Drums
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The concept behind NUCLEAR DOOM STATE was to shed light on what we are experiencing in societies worldwide. The corrupt governments, the top 1% of the wealthiest individuals in the world, religious institutions, and social media platforms all play a hand in our collective suffering. The title track of the album serves as a sort of premonition of what’s to come if we continue down the path we’re currently on. Meanwhile, W.A.R. is more of a rallying cry for the middle and poorer classes to unite and change the current state of our lives. Stylistically this album was heavily influenced by bands like Death, Exodus, Power Trip, Slayer, and Gojira. It took a little less than a year to complete the album even with a lineup change in 2022. When our newest members Rob Maldonado and Ameer “TheBeheader ” Aljallad joined the band in April of 2023 we immediately went to work on all the songs that had been written over the years that would make up this album. Together we came up with some great ideas for the songs to have them reach their full potential. Rob himself even contributed to the album with his song titled Primordial Combat which was influenced lyrically by the anime series Baki Hanma
Tracklist1. The Day After…
2. W.A.R.
3. Nuclear Doom State
4. Psychological Maceration
5. An Insatiable Lust For Violence
6. Primordial Combat
7. Taxed To Death
On a cold February day in 2018, Gil Vives, Randy Reiser, and Amir Jairazbhoy began discussing their musical journey over some beers in a New York City bar. The trio soon started writing what would ultimately become their debut album, March To Your Grave. They completed their lineup with the addition of George Garcia in October 2018. Two months later, they played their first show together to a sold-out crowd at Gussy’s Bar & Grill in Queens, NY, under the name Final Siege. The band released their debut album, March To Your Grave, independently on August 6, 2021.
In November 2022, co-founding members Amir Jairazbhoy and Randy Reiser took a step back as the band moved into its next phase of development. By April 15, 2023, Final Siege had solidified their new lineup with Ameer "The Beheader" Aljallad on drums and Rob Maldonado on guitar. The band’s musical influences include Death, Thrash, and Groove metal, and their lyrics explore themes of rebellion, war, and the mental toll of living in a conflict-ridden world. Final Siege has performed alongside national acts such as Suffocation, Atheist, Wrath, Enforcer, DRI, and Warbringer.
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www.youtube.com/@finalsiege6379
CORRODING SOUL – “CORRODING SOUL”
Label: Independent ReleaseRelease Date: January 24th 2025
Genre: Atmospheric Black Metal/Post Black Metal
For fans of: Unrequited | Sylvaine | Ghost Bath | Deafheaven
I have left the pain behind me. I am free and unburdened, spinning and turning, racing through the currents of memory with a lightness of being I could never have imagined when the shadows of loss encircled me, pouring like a flood of desolation into my desperate lungs. The tides of black still swell and subside beneath me, but I can see the deep fissures and fractures in its surface, rich with colours and shades of illumination that my tortured gaze could never see before; before I laid down my arms and stepped into the cold blades of insubstantial knives, until I ceased to fight and embraced the darkness, finding victory in my defeat.
Corroding Soul is the solo atmospheric black metal project of multi-instrumentalist David Lovejoy, yet that simple description does not prepare the listener for everything that Corroding Soul the album has to offer. Building on the success of EPs Hopeless and Nothing, Corroding Soul sees Lovejoy diving deeper and soaring higher as he explores the farthest shores of black metal’s kingdom, bringing a wonderful multitude of emotions, a breathtaking palette of hues and colours to its monochrome world, breaking through the ice with blinding rays of warm sunlight. Corroding Soul is made up of four movements, four intrinsically linked soundscapes that create a veritable symphony of sound and imagination; each multifaceted gem forming part of a greater whole. Opening track, ‘Shadow’ begins in beautifully tranquil fashion, before the listener is cast into a vast, evocative dream where blast beats and emotive lead guitars enfold the harsh, impassioned vocals. There is a sense of flying high above a past of trauma, looking back on life’s pain and sorrow from a new perspective as the music shifts moods and tempos as smoothly as silk. Lead single, ‘Tempest’, sends the soul soaring, its towering splendour juxtaposed with delicate intimacy. Together with ‘Bound’ it forms the heart of Corroding Soul, the two tracks enfolding you and carrying you away on cresting waves of profound intensity. And then there is ‘Sapphire’, an epic track of incredible, effervescent energy and ineffable beauty, shot through with a silver thread of bitter sweet melancholy, remembrance for a life left behind and loves lost, adorned in some cultured lead guitar work which brings to mind the flawless work of Dave Gilmour. It’s an ending in hope and healing after an exhilarating sonic adventure.
Complete with the impactful artwork of Abhijit Asad, Corroding Soul will be released on January 24th and will be available directly from the band at the Corroding Soul Bandcamp page. Accept the invitation and let David Lovejoy’s remarkable music take you on a journey you will never forget.
Line-up:
David Lovejoy – All Music and Vocals
https://www.youtube.com/@CorrodingSoul
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French Iconoclastic and polymorphic Black Metal duo BERLIAL present the first single from sophomore album "NOURISHING THE DISASTER TO COME". The song is "NOUVEAU MONDE" and it is available on My Kingdom Music YouTube Channel at https://youtu.be/ZhKK4f2DDWs and on all digital platforms.
It's Black Metal built like a wall of sound to be oppressive and melodic including 90's keyboards, a Blackened Death break, electronic elements and spoken words to sustain lyrics without compromises.
It brings them alongside to bands such as Dødheimsgard, Akhlys, Blut Aus Nord, Deadspace, Afraid of Destinity, Raven Throne, Decline of the I.
BERLIAL, how to feed the disaster, knowing you can't do without it.
"Nourishing The Disaster To Come" will be released on February 7th, 2025 on My Kingdom Music in digipakCD, LP (black and splatter blue vinyls) and digital.
You can Pre-Order here: https://shorturl.at/84xCNMy Kingdom Music: Cover (realized by Jeff Grimal)
Tracklist:
1.The Last Dance
2. Nouveau Monde
3. We Deserve To Fall Again
4. Ivresse De La Finitude
5. Nourishing The Disaster To Come
6. Le Néant Pour Éternité
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Canadian band Crown of Madness have created a form of death metal that's both dissonant and emotive which is refreshing in a genre that can too often sound too harsh and mechanical. The music even has a strange atmospheric quality to it which is comparable to label mates Devenial Verdict but both the bands have their own personal vision. Preorders for their debut full length are up now and two songs from it can be heard https://crownofmadnessdm.bandcamp.com/album/memories-fragmented
CROWN OF MADNESS – “MEMORIES FRAGMENTED”
For
fans of
Ulcerate, Devenial Verdict, Dysgnostic, GorgutsCrown of Madness have put out a slew of short-form releases, improving upon their sound with each one and culminating in this full length that sees the most evolved version of their music so far. As accomplished as it is, it also happens to be unique in the style of dissonant death metal - in that, it's deeply personal and palpably emotive, and that poignant, introspective mood pervades their entire album. The music almost has a melodic albeit melancholic quality to it that is refreshing for a style of music that usually sounds harsh and detached. At the same time the music is driven; the hypnotic riffs are invariably interspersed with bursts of blasts and there is good momentum generated in this calculated, undulating pattern which becomes addictive. 'Memories Fragmented' is a beautifully tempered album underpinned by unforgettable melodies, an ambitious release but one completely devoid of pretence, which is bound to be regarded as one of the standout albums in the style in the years to come.
Line up:
Sunshine Schneider - Guitar, Bass, Vocals
Connor Gordon - Drums
Artwork by Erskine Designs
Track listing
1. Visions From A Past Life
2. Sovereign Blood
3. Burdened
4. Ashes of Mine
5. When I Don't Remember You
6. Deafening
7. Sea of Fangs
8. Dreamless Nights No Longer
9. Hollow Thresher
10. The Grand Design
Release date - February 28th, 2025
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Thank you very much!Kunal Choksi Label owner Transcending Obscurity Mumbai, India
GRAVETHORN'S new release "ATROCITAS" continues the debut release, "UNDERGROUND RITUALS OF THOSE UNSEEN". Harnessing the anger and sense of overcoming all who oppress- the battle wages on as we are slowly uniting as a people and coming together in numbers to dissolve those who feel the greed for power, whether religious, political, financial, or other. If there ever were an uprising, perhaps Atrocitas would be the soundtrack of a revolution. It was written and recorded in Krystof's studio when he had COVID-19, and some of the medication he was taking may have influenced how the music came out (perhaps it opened the doors to the spiritual world to share ideas of those no longer with us). Atrocitas also features contributions from notable collaborators, including Joshua Bednarski (from the band Atomic War Machine) and Dave Sharpe (from the bands Dead by Wednesday, End Time Illusion, The Cro-Mags, and Dave Ellefson’s [of Megadeth] side band).
Tracklist1. Atrocitas
2. The Great Thaw
3. Epic Battle
4. Destined to Burn
5. In Vengeance We Hunt
6. Barbaric War Declared
7. Hymns of Forbidden Places (feat. Joshua Bednarski)
8. Within the Berserker
9. Victory by Sunrise (feat. Dave Sharpe)
10. Creeping Death (Metallica Cover)
Gravethorn is a Blackened Death Metal band from Las Vegas, NV, formed in 2021 by Krystof during his journey to learn extreme metal mixing in his home studio, built during the 2020 pandemic. Initially working with recordings from his previous band Achromatica, which eventually disbanded, Krystof continued creating music, resulting in the release of several songs on Spotify and YouTube. Drummer Bob Hill (from Achromatica) later joined, and in October 2023, they unleashed their debut album, Underground Rituals of Those Unseen, which received critical acclaim from outlets like Metalized, Rock Hard, and Slowly We Rot.
Gravethorn's unique sound blends influences from bands like Emperor, Deicide, Amon Amarth, and even The Doors and Led Zeppelin, creating a distinctive blend of Blackened Death Metal. Known for embracing collaboration, the band has worked with notable musicians, including Glenn Lai (Achromatica) and Brian Crapser (Putrid Decay).
While quarantined with COVID-19 in October 2023, Krystof channeled his energy into writing and recording new material, resulting in the upcoming 2024 album Atrocitas, set to be released via Wormholedeath Records. Gravethorn continues to defy rigid genre classifications, staying true to their simple goal of making metal music, unbound by specific labels.
www.youtube.com/@gravethorn
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Finnish Deathgrind band Cannibal Accident is set to release their fifth studio album 'Disgust' on February 28th 2025 via Inverse Records.
The second double single 'Itseinhon Kusisella Alttarilla / Darken the Attic' is unleashed today. The music video is also done for the first track and it features Nikki666 on guest vocals.
Video
is available here: https://youtu.be/GuPBSDV3YvoListen to the double-single on streaming services: https://push.fm/fl/ca-itseinho
Kurwa Doktor comments the tracks:
Itseinhon Kusisella Alttarilla
- It's the third time when our friend Nikki 666 has written lyrics and arranged them onto our song, again manifesting the obnoxiously marvellous "punk rock" side of Cannibal Accident.
Darken The Attic
- Dissonant grindcore, blackmetallish anguish and claustrophobic horror are the ingredients of this song, which differs drastically from most the material the band has ever written.
Upcoming gigs:
14.12. Tallinn (Estonia)
28.02. Turku (Finland)
01.03. Pori (Finland)
Cannibal Accident - Disgust (Album 2025)
Track list:
1. Explicit Everything
2. Toleraped
3. Darkest Auer
4. When Only Fans Blow On Empty Stage 5. Flesh Fabricant
6. Darken The Attic
7. Itseinhon Kusisella Alttarilla (feat. Nikki 666)
8. Mouthbreathing Bottomfeeder
9. In The Meat Of The Night
10. EU-rope Around Your Neck
11. Kemperverse (Kemper Trilogy part 3: Mama's Boy)
12. Wife Eater (Woman's Best Friend)
13. R.I.C.H. (Relying In Capital Heresy)
14. Viimene Fiitti (feat. Ulti-Make)
15. Omniworld
16. Inhumanely Precipitated Biodegradation
17. No One Loves You Anymore
18. I Want To Pay More Taxes
19. Insult / Result
20. Scorched Meat Tactics
Album cover by Maxime Taccardi
Biography:
Formed in 2007, Cannibal Accident have released four full-length albums and a number of smaller releases. Old-school grindcore, death metal, hardcore and mosh part(ie)s are combined in brutally cutting, compact songs where speed, heaviness and catchiness are the main denominators.
Cannibal Accident live on stage is a comprehensive psychophysical experience, no holds barred.
Listen to the first double-single 'Scorched Meat Tactics - Explicit Everything' https://push.fm/fl/cannibal-accident-scorched
Line-up:
Kolkka - guitar
Wilkman - drums
Raisio - low
Kurwa Doktor - high
Jondom - bass & backing howls
https://www.youtube.com/@CannibalAccident
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Introducing MARROWOMB. This Chicago-based blackened-death entity is set to leave an indelible mark on the world of extreme music with its debut album, PHISENOMIE.
Over five years in the making, Phisenomie is the brain spawn of multi-instrumentalist Frank Lato and features drums by renowned session drummer Kevin Paradis (ex-Benighted).
MARROWOMB and Ghost Cult Magazine have teamed for the exclusive premiere of the album's lead single, "Vicarious Visage," a song that tells the story of an individual so consumed by their external persona that the façade they present to the world begins to reshape their inner self.
"This song did not come together easily," states Lato. "It started as a puzzle piece, and I didn’t know how to end it. Then, I remembered a couple of old riffs I had lying around for years. I put together the clean guitar break and the ending riffs that followed it and inserted them into the song. Once I heard this result, I knew it was finally finished. The ending to this one became one of my favorite passages on the record even though it took the longest to create."
Listen to "Vicarious Visage" at https://ghostcultmag.com/exclusive-single-premiere-marrowomb-shares-a-new-single-vicarious-visage-new-album-coming-soon/
Over eight meticulously crafted tracks, Phisenomie delivers an unrelenting experience that blurs the boundaries between extreme and experimental. Each song provides a labyrinth of ferocious riffs and punishing rhythms, showcasing Lato’s visionary approach to composition. Phisenomie immerses listeners in a soundscape that is both savage and cerebral. This debut offering is more than just an album—it is a journey through the depths of the human psyche, where chaos and catharsis converge.
Phisenomie is due out on February 21, 2025. Pre-order the album at https://marrowomb.bandcamp.com/album/phisenomie
The artwork for Phisenomie was done by Penny Slinger with layout by Frank Lato. Photography by the legendary Peter Beste.
Tracklisting:1) Phantasia Kataleptike
2) Sickness Unto Life
3) Vicarious Visage
4) Inner Ring
5) Black Gossamer
6) Veil of Cold
7) The Mirror
8) Despairloom
MARROWOMB is a blackened death metal project formed from the ashes of former Chicago-based bands Polyptych and Endmember in 2020. Spearheaded by mastermind Frank Lato, the artistry of MARROWOMB knows no bounds and takes an uncompromising approach to songwriting. The project takes its influences from various sources; however, the prominent focus is centered on internal conflict and struggle.
MARROWOMB opts for a simplistic approach to its lyrical content and concepts; however, this is not a surface-level entity. For those who choose to venture beyond the surface, there are rewards to seeking out additional truths, messages, and meanings within the music.
MARROWOMB is:
Frank Lato: guitars, bass, vocals, synths/programming
Kevin Paradis: drums
Guest appearances:
Greg Livas: solo on “The Mirror”
Curtis Vamarassi: solo on “Black Gossamer”
Shane Hill: solo on “Despairloom”
All guitar solos recorded by Greg Livas at Ohmstead Studios
https://marrowomb.bandcamp.com/album/phisenomie
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"Arglistige Täuschung" translated as "Deceptive Deception," is a masterpiece of dark industrial EBM that blends haunting atmospheres, intricate sound design, and disturbing melodies. Formed in 1990 in Witten, Germany by Stefan Schäfer (vocals) and Volker Rathmann (machines), the German group, known for their dark and uncompromising approach, solidified their reputation with this groundbreaking album.
"Arglistige Täuschung" was originally released in 1993 after a few tape releases, which proved to be a real commercial success for their record label with its sonic innovations and its post-DAF or Nitzer Ebb power and an underlying rawness that will remain the band's trademark over the years. A record that is both thought-provoking and captivating, from the first track "Tibet", the listener is immersed in a world of dissonance and dark beauty. It is a mood setter, preparing you for the psychological journey that awaits, without ever letting up.
The use of synthesizers is particularly masterful, with cold, metallic tones underpinned by warm, organic bass lines that give the album a sense of isolation and intimacy. One of the most notable features is the vocal delivery, which oscillates between haunting chants and a low bass voice. There is a sense of controlled chaos throughout the record, where sounds often seem on the verge of disintegration, but always held together by a singular and intense vision. It is dark, thought-provoking and bold, an album that will continue to reveal more with every listen. In short, “Arglistige Täuschung” is a triumph. Prager Handgriff have created something absolutely unique: a compelling and multifaceted sonic experience that showcases their immense creativity and bold approach to music. This is a record that demands attention, patience, and a willingness to embrace the uncomfortable.
“Arglistige Täuschung” Tracklist:A1.Tibet 03:54
A2.Deutschland? 03:30
A3.Klaustrophobie 03:26
A4.Flucht 03:58
A5.Herbst 05:50
B1.Das Du 03:52
B2.Zivilisation 03:27
B3.Monsun 03:38
B4.Bilder Meiner Angst 04:30
B5.Großstadtliebe 04:59
C1.Baskerville 06:08
C2.Wahnsinn 02:46
C3.Schwermetall 03:58
C4.Tollwut 03:28
D1.Prag 02:57
D2.Herzschlag 03:06 (Bonus Track)
D3.Morgengrauen 05:38 (Bonus Track)
D4.Zäsur 04:09 (Bonus Track)
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INSURRECTION
– “EXILED TO EARTH “Format: Music Cassette(digitally, only the 4 'ETE' EP tracks will be available to stream in 8-BIT)
Label: Tunnelgeur Records
INSURRECTION (NL) offers the ultimate blend between brutality, melody and catchiness with their raging melodic death/thrash. Hailing from the north of the Netherlands, founded in 2008, these Dutch thrashers released their critically acclaimed 6-track debut EP 'Catatonic' on Big Bad Wolf Records in 2015. First print sold-out in no time and Insurrection subsequently did a whole shitload of shows promoting this release in the Netherlands and Germany.
Following up their successful debut EP, Insurrection released full-length album ‘Circles Of Despair’ in 2019 on Big Bad Wolf/Headbangers Records (mix & mastering by Fredrik Nordström, who previously mixed In Flames, Arch Enemy, Dimmu Borgir etc.). Still tight and energetic, but pushing the envelope on this release by refining their death/thrash sound into a more diverse approach.
With 4-track EP ‘Exiled To Earth’, Insurrection presented their most melodic and mature release in 2023. Containing meticulously written and thought out melodeath/thrash tracks. Equally aggressive, upbeat and melodic, but with an added touch of prog and atmosphere this time. ‘Exiled To Earth’ was mixed and mastered by Mendel bij de Leij (Aborted, Severe Torture, Haliphron a.o.).
Critically acclaimed for their killer songwriting skills and their tight live performances (more than 120 shows played all over Europe with metal icons such as Destruction, Cryptopsy, King Diamond, Cradle Of Filth, Suffocation, Hypocrisy a.o.) during the past few years, Insurrections quality is no longer an underground secret. With a special edition re-release of ‘Exiled To Earth’ (including 10 (!) live & 8-BIT bonus tracks) these melodeath/thrashers are ready to rise like the tide out of the underground!
Tracklist:
Side A:
01. Hopeless World Below
02. The End Of Honesty
03. In Terram Extorres
04. Crimson Skies
05. Futile Existence(live)
06. Dawn Of Defeat(live)
07. Moribund(live)
8-BIT:
01. Hopeless World Below
02. The End Of Honesty
03. In Terram Extorres
04. Crimson Skies
05. Spiralling Down
06. On Circles Of Despair
07. Moribund
INSURRECTION is:
Douwe Talma: Drums
Marten Hutten: Guitar
Armand Venema: Guitar
Pieter Oeverling: Vocals/Bassguitar
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Label: Ardua MusicRelease Date: February 7th 2025
Genre: Melodic Doom/Death Metal
For fans of: Paradise Lost | My Dying Bride | Shape Of Despair | Officium Triste
He stands upon the shore of a turbulent winter sea, snow drifting about his feet upon the dull, wet sand. A chill wind blows in across the colourless waves that reflect the colourless sky above, cutting through his thin shirt and carelessly unbuttoned coat that hangs uselessly from one shoulder. It bites at his skin with teeth like needles of ice, but he has no sense of feeling within or without. His empty eyes stare at the storm-tossed waters and he wonders if there is comfort to be found there, in the deep, dark places, hidden from the sun. A peace without end…
After years lost in the silence, far from sight though never far from memory, Inborn Suffering have returned. The kings of Parisian melodic, majestic doom death have emerged from the dust and shadows with a gargantuan new album of heart rending emotion…and while some unexpected returns bring with them only tarnished dreams and faded treasure, Pale Grey Monochrome adorns the Inborn Suffering legacy in sombre gravitas and shades of dusk and gold. As the foreboding ‘Wounding’ falls desolate into the arms of ‘From Lowering Tides’ sadness imbues every lamenting note. As an unkind world bows the shoulders beneath the weight of tragedy, this song swallows you into its darkness, sharing its bitter tears and shattered dreams. ‘Pale Grey Monochrome’ follows with a richly textured guitar riff, before the incredible heft of the first drum beat drives the air from your lungs, like a moment of terrible realisation. Exquisitely paced this wonderful title track leads you on, across vast wastes to the incomparable ‘Tales From An Empty Shell’ – searingly beautiful, this is an absolute masterclass in the melancholy arts of doom. Loss, despair, fear and hope all embrace the listener as they travel on to the sublime fragility and sweeping magnificence of album closer, ‘Drawing Circles’…and there could be no better way to end this incredible work of emotive metal. Pale Grey Monochrome is more than a triumphant return, it is an album that will take you beneath its wings, leaving you breathless and stunned.
Now with the backing of Ardua Music, home to many of the greatest doom death bands around, Inborn Suffering will unveil the sorrow filled tour de force of Pale Grey Monochrome on February 7th. Mixed and mastered with the deftest of touches by Déhà of Opus Magnum Studio (Abduction, Deadspace, Wolvennest etc) and adorned in the powerful artwork of Franck Besançon (Maveth, Solemn Lament, Silent Hill: Townfall etc), Pale Grey Monochrome has been carefully curated by Inborn Suffering and the results are remarkable. In February Ardua music will also reissue Inborn Suffering's two revered early albums, Wordless Hope and Regression To Nothingness – the year ahead looks bleak indeed…
Line-up:
Laurent Chaulet - Vocals/Guitars
Emmanuel Ribeiro - Bass
Stéphane Peudupin - Guitar
Thomas Rugolino – Drums
https://www.arduamusic.com
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Ömer
Doğramacı is a multidimensional artist and musician who brings a unique blend
of cultural and musical influences to his work. Born in the Bronx, New York, Doğramaci’s
upbringing was shaped by a diverse range of experiences and cultural
influences. From an early age, he was exposed to various traditional wisdom
teachings, which ignited a deep interest in spirituality and mysticism that
would come to influence his artistic and musical pursuits.Throughout his life, Doğramacı has pursued various musical styles, drawing on the diverse cultural influences that have shaped him. He has studied and performed traditional Turkish and Middle Eastern music, as well as jazz, rock, and electronic music. His work is characterized by a fluidity that crosses boundaries and defies categorization, as he brings together elements of these diverse genres in his compositions and performances.
Tracklist
1. The King's Feast
2. Pray for Death
3. Fog of War
4. Deep Gaze into the Flames of Hell
5. Call to Prayer
6. Narcissistic Society
7. Inner Sanctum
8. Pain of Existence
www.youtube.com/@fragmentarysolidabyss7838
https://fragmentarysolidabyss.net/
The
Rising Force of Brazilian Thrash MetalSince their formation in 2010, Válvera has emerged as one of Brazil's most promising metal bands. With three powerhouse albums under their belt—Cidade Em Caos (2015), Back To Hell (2017), and Cycle Of Disaster (2020)—the band has captivated audiences and critics alike. Their most recent release, Cycle Of Disaster, launched globally through Brutal Records (USA), earned high praise, ranking as the 8th best Brazilian metal album of 2020 by Roadie Crew, Brazil’s leading rock and metal magazine.
Thrash Metal Titans with a Global Reach
Known for their electrifying performances, Válvera has played over 300 shows and completed three international tours, leaving their mark across continents:
Back To Hell European Tour (2018): Performed in Germany, France, Belgium, Czech Republic, Netherlands, Slovenia, Poland, and Italy.
South American Tour with Prong (2022): Stunned audiences in Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Peru, and Colombia.
Unleashed Fury European Tour Part I (2023): Played to packed venues in Germany, Belgium, the Netherlands, Czech Republic, and Poland.
With their distinct sound—a fusion of thrash metal and innovative subgenre elements—European media has coined their style as "Neo Thrash Metal."
On the Brink of Global Domination
Válvera's music is available across all major streaming platforms, and four tracks have even made their way into popular online games like Guitar Flash and GrooVR. As they finalize their upcoming album, Unleashed Fury, at Dual Noise Studios, the band is gearing up for their Reckoning Europe Tour in April 2025, with shows spanning six countries.
Sharing the Stage with Legends
Válvera has performed alongside some of metal’s greatest acts, including Sepultura, Destruction, Prong, Angra, Krisiun, Ratos de Porão, CPM 22, Gorgoroth, Korzus, Almah, and Project 46, to name a few. Their resume also boasts appearances at major festivals like Rock Na Praça, Maniacs Metal Meeting, and Semana do Rock.
Meet the Band:
Vocals & Guitar: Glauber Barreto
Guitar: Rodrigo Torres
Bass: Gabriel Prado
Drums: Leandro Peixoto
With relentless energy and a passion for conquering stages worldwide, Válvera is ready to unleash their fury and cement their place among metal’s elite. Follow them now and join their journey to the top of the global metal scene!
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In
early 2023, a spark ignited the flames of DREADMASK, a melodic
death metal band based in Eindhoven, with members originating from Greece,
Hungary, and The Netherlands. Fuelled by their shared passion for meaningful
heavy music, Dreadmask wasted no time in making their mark on the scene. After
each member had taken a break from previous bands, John Kourentas, Elger van
Delft, and Antonis Mougiakakos initiated the band's first incarnation. The
group was settled when Zoltán Herczog came aboard in the summer of 2023.
Dreadmask, derived from the fusion of 'dread' and 'mask,' embodies the essence
of fear and concealment.
While
'dread' signifies the haunting grip of anxiety, 'mask' alludes to the veils we
arise to shield our vulnerabilities. On the journey of playing the game of
societal norms, we encounter our 'PRIME DREAD'—our deepest fears.
Each member of Dreadmask brings their unique musical influences to the forefront, encompassing Swedish death metal riffs, growling vocals, soaring melodies, progressive metal nuances, and black metal-inspired melancholy.
Tracklist
1. Reign Of Fear
2. Jester's Grin
3. The Light
4. Reflections
5. Ember
6. Resilient Shadows
Dreadmask:
Zoltan Herczog (Rhythm Guitar, Backing vocals)
John Kourentas (Lead Guitar, Keys)
Antonios Mougiakakos (Lead Vocals, Bass Guitar)
Elger Van Delft (Drums)
www.youtube.com/@Dreadmask
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For those eager to immerse themselves in the blistering chaos of death metal, Suffered Existence, the debut album from Wisconsin’s underground powerhouse Decrepid, is a must-listen.
This enigmatic yet commanding band encapsulates the genre’s raw essence with their standout track Decrepid—a ferocious display of unrelenting power and visceral intensity. From the electrifying opening riffs to the guttural growls, the song delivers an unyielding auditory assault, offering a cathartic experience for die-hard metal enthusiasts.
The band’s lineup is a force to be reckoned with. Darryl Hebert leads the charge with his searing guitar work and ferocious vocals, while Robert Popovich amplifies the chaos with his punishing rhythms and shared vocal duties. Brian Klug anchors the sound with bass lines that quake like tectonic shifts, and Scott Popovich drives the intensity with his feral and blistering drumming. Together, they create a sonic landscape as unrelenting as it is precise.
For fans of the underground death metal scene, Suffered Existence is more than just an album—it’s a testament to the unyielding spirit of the genre. Decrepid is not merely a band; they are a beacon within Wisconsin’s heavy music underground.
Prepare to suffer—and savor every brutal second
Tracks:
Intro 1:06
Brutal Suppression 3:54
Dahmer 4:44
In the Flesh 4:17
Suffered Existence 3:13
Burial Execution 7:19
The Dead Sea 3:49
Reflection of Possession 4:29
The Grind 0:07
Outro 1:09
Production Credits for Suffered Existence by Decrepid
Engineering: Ramie Espinoza
Recording and Mixing: DECREPID and Ramie Espinoza at Firebird Studios, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
Mastering: Mike Lucas at Allen-Bradley Audio Studio, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
Art Direction: DECREPID and Tracy Popovich
Design: DECREPID
2024 Remastering: Loïc Fontaine at Krucyator Productions
Originally released in 1994.
All music and lyrics composed by DECREPID.
Produced collaboratively by DECREPID and Ramie Espinoza.
These meticulous production efforts underscore the relentless dedication behind Suffered Existence, elevating the album to its definitive form.
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Each member of Dreadmask brings their unique musical influences to the forefront, encompassing Swedish death metal riffs, growling vocals, soaring melodies, progressive metal nuances, and black metal-inspired melancholy.
Tracklist
1. Reign Of Fear
2. Jester's Grin
3. The Light
4. Reflections
5. Ember
6. Resilient Shadows
Dreadmask:
Zoltan Herczog (Rhythm Guitar, Backing vocals)
John Kourentas (Lead Guitar, Keys)
Antonios Mougiakakos (Lead Vocals, Bass Guitar)
Elger Van Delft (Drums)
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For those eager to immerse themselves in the blistering chaos of death metal, Suffered Existence, the debut album from Wisconsin’s underground powerhouse Decrepid, is a must-listen.
This enigmatic yet commanding band encapsulates the genre’s raw essence with their standout track Decrepid—a ferocious display of unrelenting power and visceral intensity. From the electrifying opening riffs to the guttural growls, the song delivers an unyielding auditory assault, offering a cathartic experience for die-hard metal enthusiasts.
The band’s lineup is a force to be reckoned with. Darryl Hebert leads the charge with his searing guitar work and ferocious vocals, while Robert Popovich amplifies the chaos with his punishing rhythms and shared vocal duties. Brian Klug anchors the sound with bass lines that quake like tectonic shifts, and Scott Popovich drives the intensity with his feral and blistering drumming. Together, they create a sonic landscape as unrelenting as it is precise.
For fans of the underground death metal scene, Suffered Existence is more than just an album—it’s a testament to the unyielding spirit of the genre. Decrepid is not merely a band; they are a beacon within Wisconsin’s heavy music underground.
Prepare to suffer—and savor every brutal second
Tracks:Intro 1:06
Brutal Suppression 3:54
Dahmer 4:44
In the Flesh 4:17
Suffered Existence 3:13
Burial Execution 7:19
The Dead Sea 3:49
Reflection of Possession 4:29
The Grind 0:07
Outro 1:09
Production Credits for Suffered Existence by Decrepid
Engineering: Ramie Espinoza
Recording and Mixing: DECREPID and Ramie Espinoza at Firebird Studios, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
Mastering: Mike Lucas at Allen-Bradley Audio Studio, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
Art Direction: DECREPID and Tracy Popovich
Design: DECREPID
2024 Remastering: Loïc Fontaine at Krucyator Productions
Originally released in 1994.
All music and lyrics composed by DECREPID.
Produced collaboratively by DECREPID and Ramie Espinoza.
These meticulous production efforts underscore the relentless dedication behind Suffered Existence, elevating the album to its definitive form.
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Order: https://brutalrecords.bandcamp.com/album/suffered-existence
AEON OF AWARENESS – “THE EMBRACING LIGHT OF RAROHENGA”
MORTIFEROTH – „...TO THE ABYSS“ (TAPE/EP)
DISTRESSED TO MARROW – “THE LAST GIVEAWAY”(MCD / EP )
Hier kann “Hammergeddon 666” – Die Katakomben betritt man nicht allein“ in verschiedenen Formaten (CD, Vinyl, Tape, Digital) bestellt werden: https://supremechaos.com/artists/nocte-obducta/
Auf der ersten Seite der EP führen uns NOCTE OBDUCTA
zurück zu ihren musikalischen Wurzeln, inspiriert von dem wegweisenden Album
„Schwarzmetall (Ein primitives Zwischenspiel)“. Die neuen Titel „Hammergeddon“,
„Schorm“, „Blut, Bier, Dunkelheit“ und „Faustphisto“ reflektieren die rohe
Intensität und die ungezähmte Kraft, die die Band seit ihren Anfängen
auszeichnet. Diese Tracks verkörpern die Essenz des frühen NOCTE OBDUCTA-Sounds,
der über die Jahre hinweg gewachsen ist und durch die kreative
Weiterentwicklung der Band eine neue Dimension erreicht hat.Auf der zweiten Seite der EP erwartet die Hörer*innen mit „Auf wortlosen Fluren“ ein eindrucksvolles Meisterwerk, das als dritter Teil der Serie „Gemälde derer, die schieden“ eine ganz eigene Erzählung fortführt. Diese überlange Komposition ist weit mehr als nur ein musikalisches Stück; sie ist eine epische Klangreise, die die Zuhörer*innen tief in eine Welt aus atmosphärischer Dichte und eindringlicher Emotionalität eintauchen lässt. Mit einer bemerkenswerten Vielschichtigkeit entfaltet sich eine Klanglandschaft, die musikalisch über die Grenzen des Black Metal hinausgeht und lyrisch mit seinem auf Deutsch verfasstem Text einmalig ist.
„Hammergeddon 666“ ist ein weiteres Zeugnis für die Fähigkeit von NOCTE OBDUCTA, sowohl die Vergangenheit zu ehren als auch die Zukunft des Black Metal mitzugestalten. Diese EP ist ein Muss für jeden, der die tiefgründige Klangkunst von NOCTE OBDUCTA schätzt.
„Hammergeddon 666“ erschien am 6. Dezember 2024 über Supreme Chaos Records.
Tracklist:
A1. Hammergeddon
A2. Schorm
A3. Blut, Bier, Dunkelheit
A4. Faustphisto
B1. Auf wortlosen Fluren (Gemälde derer, die schieden – Teil III)
Spielzeit 19:17
Good To Know:
Für Vinyl konzeptionierte EP mit Bonus-B-Seite.
Gemastert in der Tonbraurei, Aufnahme in den altbekannten Ultraton Studios.
Vorbote des 15ten Albums der Mainzer.
Musiker:
Marcel GITARREN, GESANG, KEYBOARDS, BASS
Torsten GESANG
Stefan GITARREN, GESANG
Malte SCHLAGZEUG
Heidig BASS
Diskographie:
1999 Lethe (Gottverreckte Finsternis)
2000 Taverne (In Schatten schäbiger Spelunken)
2001 Schwarzmetall (Ein primitives Zwischenspiel)
2002 Galgendämmerung (Von Nebel, Blut und Totgeburten)
2003 Stille (Das nagende Schweigen)
2004 Nektar Teil I (Zwölf Monde, eine Hand voll Träume)
2005 Nektar Teil II (Seen, Flüsse, Tagebücher)
2008 Sequenzen einer Wanderung
2011 Verderbnis (Der Schnitter kratzt an jeder Tür)
2013 Umbriel (Das Schweigen zwischen den Sternen)
2016 Mogontiacum (Nachdem die Nacht herabgesunken)
2017 Totholz (Ein Raunen aus dem Klammwald)
2020 Irrlicht (Es schlägt dem Mond ein kaltes Herz)
2023 Karwoche (Die Sonne der Toten pulsiert)
2024 Hammergeddon 666 (Die Katakomben betritt man nicht allein)
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EMP und Rock Hard präsentieren:
Samstag, 14. Juni 2025 – Oberhausen, Deutschland – Turbinenhalle *
Montag, 16. Juni 2025 – London, Großbritannien – Shepherds Bush Empire
Mittwoch, 18. Juni 2025 – Zürich, Schweiz – Komplex 457 *
Donnerstag, 19. Juni 2025 – München, Deutschland – Tonhalle *
Dienstag, 24. Juni 2025 – Mailand, Italien – Alcatraz
Sänger Zak Stevens erklärt:
"Wie ihr euch vorstellen könnt, gibt es bei diesen Shows so viele besondere Dinge, die mir durch den Kopf jagen. Wir können zum ersten Mal in über 20 Jahren eine Reihe an Headliner-Shows spielen, die uns direkt zurück zu all den unglaublichen Fans bringen, die uns über die letzten drei Dekaden so viele unvergessliche Erinnerungen geschenkt haben. Das hier ist unsere Chance, denen, die uns all die Jahre unterstützt haben, etwas zurückzugeben!"
Im Rahmen dieser lang erwarteten Rückkehr auf die Bühnen nach gut einem Jahrzehnt, wird das ikonische Line-up, bestehend aus John Lee Middleton, Zak Stevens, Chris Caffery, Jeff Plate und Al Pitrelli, auch auf folgenden Festivals auftreten:
Freitag, 13. Juni 2025 – Leeuwarden, Niederlande – Into The Grave Festival
Sonntag, 22. Juni 2025 – Dessel, Belgien – Graspop Metal Meeting
Donnerstag, 26. Juni, 2025 – Barcelona, Spanien – Rockfest
Samstag, 28. Juni 2025 – Thessaloniki, Griechenland – Rockwave Festival
"All diese großartigen Festival-Shows werden unglaublich gut kommen. Es ist schwer, sich das Maß an Spannung rund um diese Shows auch nur vorzustellen," führt Zak fort.
Savatage-Gründer Jon Oliva drückt seine Enttäuschung darüber aus, diesmal nicht dabei sein zu können, freut sich aber gleichzeitig auch sehr für seine Bandkollegen: "Ich bin sehr aufgeregt, dass die Jungs ein paar Shows spielen. Leider werde ich aus gesundheitlichen Gründen nicht in der Lage sein, die Jungs bei dieser Reihe von Shows zu begleiten, aber das ist hoffentlich nur vorübergehend. Ich werde im Studio weiter an neuer Musik für die Zukunft der Band arbeiten. Diese Shows werden großartig werden und ich werde mit ihnen daran arbeiten, sie für euch vorzubereiten. Ich weiß, dass ihr es lieben werdet!!! Ich und die Jungs sind sehr aufgeregt und bereit, es krachen zu lassen! Ich danke euch allen für die Unterstützung in all den Jahren und wir können es kaum erwarten, mit euch zu rocken!"
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New
album “NOCTAMBULIST II: DE DROOM” to be released 7 February 2025
via These Hands Melt. Dutch blackgaze band Noctambulist have unveiled a music video to the second single off their upcoming album “Noctambulist II: De Droom”.
The video to the track “Lichteter” here was premiered via No Clean Singing today, and can be watched here: https://www.nocleansinging.com/2024/12/06/an-ncs-video-premiere-noctambulist-lichteter/
"Lyrically the song explores the desire for a stable albeit mediocre future only to discover the present has fallen apart in the meantime", said the band. "It is emblematic of the themes found on much of the songs throughout the album. It falls in a comfortable transition between the harsher tones found on Elegieën and the experimental nature of De Droom."
The new album “Noctambulist II: De Droom” will be released on 7 February 2025 in CD, vinyl and digital formats via These Hands Melt. Recorded in Tilburg between February and April 2023 at Catacomben Studios, De Droom sees Noctambulist diving deeper into post-punk and shoegaze influences while retaining the fierceness of their debut record Elegiëen.
“Lichteter” and previous single “Aderlater” are available to stream via all digital platforms.
“Noctambulist II: De Droom” can be pre-ordered via These Hands Melt: https://lnk.to/noctambulist
De Droom sees Noctambulist diving deeper into post-punk and shoegaze influences while retaining the fierceness of their debut record Elegiëen. What sets De Droom apart from the first record is that the writing was done with the entire band on board whereas full song ideas used to be presented by a few members. The songs this time around are just that, songs.
While De Droom is not a concept album most songs reflect on the beauty of a mediocre co-habitual existence while also struggling with the seemingly impossible dream of home ownership. The album cover features a bedroom of a derelict villa, reflecting the themes of hope, failure and heartbreak present on the album.
Noctambulist are an atmospheric post-black metal outfit from Tilburg, the Netherlands. Formed in 2015 between housemates J.D. Kaye, Sam C.A. and Mitchell Scheerder, they set out to create a hard-hitting, melancholic style of black metal that draws inspiration from other genres such as post-rock, shoegaze, new wave and post-punk.
Noctambulist stand for contrasts. Serotonin summits and strung-out canyons. The empty and the grandiose. The beautiful and the appalling.
After defining their sound and completing the lineup with guitarists Tristan Tabbers and Stef Heesakkers they released their full-length debut “Noctambulist I: Elegieën” via Northern Silence Productions. Their second album “Noctambulist II: De Droom” will be released through These Hands Melt in February 2025.
Noctambulist are
J.D. Kaye – Vocals & Guitar
Stef Heesakkers – Guitar
Tristan Tabbers – Guitar
Sam C.A. – Bass
Mitchell Scheerder - Drums
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Detroit (MI) - Melodic/Power Thrashers, AMONG THESE ASHES, have released new album, EMBERS OF ELYSIUM, on Alone Records! The album clocks in at over an hour of music and features 12 new tracks, plus a bonus song.
Stream/purchase at the following links:
https://amongtheseashes.bandcamp.com/album/embers-of-elysium
https://alone.gr/shop/product/among-these-ashes-embers-of-elysium-cd/
In discussing the new level reached on Embers of Elysium, guitarist Richard Clark states that it "is quite the leap for us in every aspect from Dominion Enthroned. Where Dominion was a full concept album, the first eight tracks on Embers of Elysium are standalone, and the last four tracks are part of a fictional sci-fi/horror concept called Chronicles of the Obsidian Reign. I can say with confident humility that every song on this album was crafted and delivered without compromise. The wide range of all of our influences is on display on this album. I think we executed it tastefully and with precision, and I hope it resonates powerfully with listeners."
Track
Listing:1. Embers of Elysium
2. Serpents Among Rats
3. Faceless War Machines
4. Of One Blood
5. Stronger Than Death
6. Storm Within
7. The Undertow
8. The Enemy In I
9. Through Ethereal Voids
10. The Hybrid Bloodline
11. A Presence Unknown
12. The Obsidian Reign
*13. The Undertow (feat. Brooke Rousseau)
*Bonus track, featuring vocalist Brooke Rousseau (Lady Luna and the Devil).
Credits:
Recorded by Among These Ashes.
Mixed and mastered by Matt Roach.
Cover Art by Jayson Cessna
Line-Up:
Richard Clark: lead/rhythm guitar, backing vocals, production, and songwriter
Jean-Pierre Abboud (JP): Lead and harmony vocals. JP is also the vocalist for traditional metal band, Traveler
Dylan Hamann: Rhythm guitar.
Kane Bochatyn: Bass
Kyle Wagner: Drums
Bio:
Among These Ashes is a melodic power/thrash metal band hailing from Detroit, Michigan (USA). The band's central focus is the creation of stellar, highly-memorable metal songs. The group's sound is crushingly heavy and punctuated by cerebral arrangements, thought-provoking lyrics, and dynamic shifts in tempo and aggression. Among These Ashes' debut musical offering, Dominion Enthroned, is a conceptual tour de force, inspired by modern societal parallels and struggles. Originally released independently, the record was later re-released under a single-album contract with Alone Records on vinyl and CD formats.
In April 2023, the band released an original single, entitled "The Enemy in I," which lyrically chronicles the woes of self-destruction. The band recorded a cover of "Sirens" by Savatage as an accompaniment to this release. In March 2024, Among These Ashes independently released a cover of W.A.S.P. track, "Restless Gypsy."
The band features Jean-Pierre Abboud (Traveler) on lead and harmony vocals, Dylan Hamann (Variform) and Richard Clark on lead and rhythm guitars, Kane Bochatyn on bass, and Kyle Wagner (Nethergate) on drums. Together, this line-up is committed to its vision of consistently delivering uncompromisingly heavy music to the metal hordes.
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This Friday, December 6, 2024, blackened death metal masters THULCANDRA will release their first-ever live album, "Live Demise", that celebrates the first chapter and early days of the band!
"Live Demise" was recorded live in 2011 at a hometown show in Munich, Germany, and features true gems that the band hasn't performed in more than a decade, all with the original line-up consisting of Sebastian Ludwig, Tobias Ludwig, Matthias Landes (Dark Fortress, Noneuclid) and Steffen Kummerer (Obscura, Death, Cynic).
A video clip for the previously-released live version of "Fallen Angel's Dominion", today, THULCANDRA are premiering "Night Eternal (Live)"!
Band mastermind, Steffen Kummerer, comments:
"With "Night Eternal" we present you the opening track of our debut album "Fallen Angel’s Dominion" (2010), taken off our first ever live release "Live Demise". Tracked at a home town show in Munich, Germany a decade ago, we celebrate the early days of the band in a raw and energetic setting, showcasing each member on fire. See you all on our upcoming European run with Sacramentum at a venue near you!"
The video clip for "Night Eternal (Live)" is now streaming https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9LhtC2L3RmM
THULCANDRA’s rise to power ignited when the four-piece unleashed their debut album, "Fallen Angel’s Dominion", upon metaldom in 2010. Followed by their 2011 masterpiece, "Under a Frozen Sun", "Live Demise" contains brutal-as-hell classics from both records, like "Black Flags Of Hate", "In Blood And Fire" and "The Spirit Of The Night", aptly capturing the spirit and high-voltage energy of both the crowd and band. Ragers such as "Night Eternal" and "Fallen Angel's Dominion" perfectly showcase the band's raw and intense performances in their early days, and prove how THULCANDRA has quickly stepped up as one of the leading bands of their genre!
Due to the pandemic, which was subsequently followed by their latest, much-acclaimed studio album "Hail The Abyss" (released in May 2023 via Napalm Records ( https://napalmrecords.com/thulcandra ), "Live Demise" could not be released alongside THULCANDRA's 20th anniversary as originally planned. Now, with mixing and mastering by Dan Swanö (Katatonia, Edge Of Sanity, Dissection) and cover artwork designed by Herbert Lochner, this very special release will become available in only strictly limited editions exclusively via Napalm Records and at THULCANDRA's upcoming live shows - including their European co-headlining run with legendary Swedish black and death metal band Sacramentum with support from Nephylim. The tour begins January 2025; find all upcoming dates listed below!
Pre-Order "Live Demise" https://lnk.to/Thulcandra-LiveDemise
"Live
Demise" track listing:01. In The Realm Of Thousand Deaths
02. Night Eternal
03. Fallen Angel's Dominion
04. Black Flags Of Hate
05. In Blood And Fire
06. Aeon Of Darkness
07. The Spirit Of The Night
08. In Silence We Eternally Slee
"Live Demise" will be available on December 6, 2024 .
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Formed in 2020, CENTURY have hastened their ascent of the true-metal underground on the strength of 2023’s The Conquest of Time debut album. While both members of the duo are veterans of the metal underground, with CENTURY do they uphold the noble, heroic sound of early Swedish heavy metal – namely, the cult icons of Heavy Load, Overdrive, Gotham City, and Axewitch. Now, with their second album, they’re set to eclipse that mini-classic.
Titled Sign of the Storm, CENTURY’s sophomore full-length builds on all the strengths of the debut and sends everything further back in time. Amazingly, Sign of the Storm sounds time-stamped strictly at 1982. From songwriting – brisk in its energy but never belabored, almost casual in its overt heroism, with riffs on the right side of hot-rockin’ and not without a twinge of melancholy – on to the production – clean and spacious but not lacking grit, “big” but in an authentically underground way, conveying both castle high and dungeon low – CENTURY here offer swords & sorcery heavy metal like few others in the modern era. To say Sign of the Storm sounds truly OLD is not a disservice to either that production nor especially the songwriting (or even guitarist’s Staffan Tengnér’s impassioned, olde-worlde vocals); it simply underlines the fact that the duo are absolute masters of their eldritch domestic idiom, and that this latest album deserves to be spoken in the same discussion as those aforementioned legends. “No Time for Tomorrow” – the medieval metal past is alive with CENTURY!
Line-up:
Leo Ekström Sollenmo Drums, Bass
Staffan Tengnér Guitars, Vocals, Bass
From Stockholm, Sweden
Release date:
24th January 2025
Release info:
LP edition, various colors (Electric Assault)
CD edition with sticker, obi (Dying Victims)
Tracklist1 Sacrifice
2 Children Of The Past
3 Necromancer
4 The Chains Of Hell
5 Fallen Hero
6 Sign Of The Storm
7 Fly Away
8 No Time For Tomorrow
9 Possessed By The Night
10 Sorceress
Pre-order:
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https://electricassaultrecords.bandcamp.com/album/sign-of-the-storm
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Hi
everybody,Petr from PARAT PRODUCTIONS, Czech Republic,
here. This year's eighth studio album by Slovak death/doom legends THALARION, titled "CRYOPRESERVATION",
was released on CD by Pařát Productions on August 12th, and on
December 16th, the LP and MC versions will also be available. From my point of
view, it's an amazing record that I want to own as a collector on three types
of physical media. I will be happy if this activity, let's say a Christmas
present, will also make other fans of the band happy.Release Date: 16.12. 2024
Limited Only:
LP black / 250 copies, MC / 100 copies
You can listen full album on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LzfD3ZIwe98&t=726s
You can order in the Paratshop LP https://paratshop.cz/produkt/thalarion-cryopreservation-3/
Swiss extreme metal trailblazers TYRMFAR return with their searing new single, "HAUNTED BY THE TRUTH," the third offering from their highly anticipated EP, SYMBIOSIS, set for release on March 28, 2025.
"Haunted by the Truth" dives into the emotional struggle of confronting past mistakes and buried secrets. The song explores the weight of guilt, regret, and the haunting presence of unspoken truths. With a powerful blend of vulnerability and reflection, it tells the story of a person wrestling with their inner demons, searching for redemption, and striving to find peace amidst the shadows of their past.
“Haunted
by the Truth” is available now on all major digital platforms: https://orcd.co/hauntedbythetruthmountains, Tyrmfar quickly made their mark in the extreme metal scene since their 2013 debut. Their EP In The Depths Of A Dark Spirit (2015) and the acclaimed Human Abomination (2017) led to major European festival appearances, including Metal Days, where they earned praise from Daily Rock as “artists who can shake the most seasoned headliners.” With their second album, Renewal Through Purification, and their 2022 release Dialectic of Ego and the Unconscious, Tyrmfar solidified their sound, embarking on a European tour with Gorgoroth.
The upcoming Symbiosis EP pushes the band’s compositional boundaries further, blending their blackened death metal roots with modern influences. Against the backdrop of an uncertain ecological and social climate, the EP reflects a deep exploration of humanity's relationship with nature. Each band member’s distinct style contributes to the collaborative process, bringing raw emotion and intensity to both the music and their live performances.
Tyrmfar:
Kévin Sanchez - Guitars
Florian Métrailler- Guitars
Quentin Brunner - Drums - Backing vocals
Robin Délèze - Voice
Yannick Dulon - Bass
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Check it out on The Circle Pit YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DbXjCs4rgzo
FFO: Sylosis, The Absence, Light This City, Gates of Ishtar, and Skeletonwitch.
Druparia will release long-awaited debut full-length album, The River Above, on December 27!
The River Above is chock full of riff-heavy melodic death metal, similar to Character- era Dark Tranquillity and Mors Principium Est, with the atmosphere and emotion of Insomnium and Darkest Hour.
The album's first single, the title track, is streaming on Bandcamp at: https://druparia.bandcamp.com/track/the-river-above
The word "Druparia" is a pseudo-synonym for the blackthorn plant that plays a part in some circles of occultism and witchcraft, and fits into the band's visual and lyrical themes of nature and mysticism. Other lyrical themes include sadness, regret, mythology, and perseverance through hardship.
Pre-order: https://druparia.bandcamp.com/album/the-river-above
Track
Listing:1. Voiceless Regret
2. Under the Shade of Sand
3. Bereavement
4. Kintsugi
5. In Repose, Descend
6. Sever the Roots
7. The River Above
8. Of Firmament... And the Renewal
9. Bled For Comfort
10. When Cranes Return
11. The Violet Hour [The Civil Wars]*
Credits:
All Lyrics by David Moran except "Kintsugi" by Tyler Clark.
Produced, engineered, mixed, and mastered by Dan Paddy at Blackroom Studios, Copley Ohio.
Cello and Strings by Christopher “Kakophonix” Brown.
Keyboard programming and backing vocals by Dan Paddy.
Cover Art by Mark Erskine
Druparia Logo by Alex Zarko.
Photos by Lance Littlefield
Layout and Design by Alex Yarborough (@dr_metal_design)
Copyright 2024 Druparia Music. “Voiceless Regret” is dedicated to DJ Sprague.
*All songs written by Druparia, Brendan King, Dan Paddy, and Jeff Spencer, except for “The Violet Hour,” owned by The Civil Wars and Sensibility Music
Line-Up:
Tyler Clark: Guitars
Josh Gatka: Guitars
David Moran: Vocals
Kyle Lash-Taylor: Bass and Vocals
Noah Van Dyke: Drums and Percussion
Bio:
Druparia formed with members of past bands in the Cleveland area coming together to make new music. Ideas for The River Above have been brewing since about 2011, maybe even earlier and thanks to some gracious friends outside of the band who have contributed and allowed the ideas to live on, the songs have finally come to fruition. Tyler Clark (ex-Inoculation, Mythrias, Once Flesh) came together with old Apothean bandmate Kyle Taylor (ex-Monastery) who had found young drummer Noah Van Dyke (Sea Biscuit) in November 2018. Once Flesh vocalist David Moran had agreed to do vocals if ever a project was started and Druparia had begun. After a few rehearsals, Josh Gatka (ex-Mythrias, Eternal Legacy) was recruited as guitarist the following summer and a full lineup was formed and the band released their first demo entitled Alfhem in the spring of 2020.
Influences include but are not limited to Dark Tranquillity, Darkest Hour, Sylosis, Sacramentum, Insomnium,
Fallujah, Mors Principium Est, Inferi, Children of Bodom, and whatever weirdness Noah happened to be listening to at the time.
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The song is "SORROW'S SHROUD" and unveil another aspect of the incredible and amazing new release out on January 3rd for My Kingdom Music.
The official video is available at https://youtu.be/oHv1V2NUFxcOnce again Gerassimos Evangelou, only mind behind this project experiencing the atmospheric and avantgardish side of Black Metal during the last 20 years and more, presents with "Anhedonia" an album where the cinematic essence of ULVER is side by side with the Avantgardism of IHSAHN, where the strength of WOLVES IN THE THRONE ROOM contrasts with the mediterranean touch of MOONSPELL and the dramatic elements of EMPYRIUM.
So as always expect the unexpected... this was, is, and will always be the main path of LORD AGHEROS.
Pre-Order at https://shorturl.at/UvM5u
Cover (realized by Federico De Luca)
Tracklist:
1. Lament Of The Lost
2. Harmony Of Despair
3. Eclipse Of Hope –
4. Lost Dreams Ritual
5. Sorrow's Shroud
6. Soul's Descent Into The Void
7. Tears In The Silence
8. Ancient Echoes
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Label: Independent ReleaseRelease Date: February 25th 2025
Genre: Black Metal
For fans of: Nifelheim | Immortal | Dark Funeral | Behexen
Dry dust and drier bones, sealed behind stone and cross and whispered prayer. Centuries of thirst, of desperate, torturous thirst, wracked by endless dreams of a crimson tide, crashing in waves through the invisible chains that bind, infusing this brittle, skeletal form with rapacious life and clothing it once more in flesh and skin. My thoughts roam the night beyond these walls, calling to them, drawing them to me. My patience is eternal and I know that they will come. They will find me, free me, bow to me and we shall ride upon black winds of vengeance…and drink until the world itself shall die.
A tolling bell, a howling wind and chants of dire imprecation announce the return of Christ Dismembered, Australia’s chief advocates of apostasy and servants of the beast! The fabled followers of darkness have finally unleashed their second full length album of blood hungry black metal – Ov Vampiricy! As the opening invocation fades a jagged, circling riff spirals downwards before exploding into the furious blast beat inferno of ‘Fool’s Gambit’. Black metal as old as the grave, built upon a bleeding throat rasp, rampant drumming and guitars that dance like spiders across crumbling tombs, roars forth – from the taut, nerve stretching riffs of ‘Mother Of Demons’ to the devilish refrains of ‘The Numbers Oppose’. The haunting tones of ‘The Banishment’ are placed perfectly at the album’s heart, drawing you deeper into the darkness, where ‘A Ritual Most Foul’ waits to drive cold spikes of guitar into your skull with iron hammer drums. Each element of Christ Dismembered plays its part perfectly, building an edifice of unapologetic black metal, unswerving in its focus and intensity. ‘Child Devouring Servants Of Satan’ is a magnificent, blood drenched rampage through the temples of innocence and purity, it’s murderous malice matched only by its sorcerous songcraft; but even that must bend the knee to ‘Riddled With Sin’, a triumphant climax of evil, epic in scope and daunting in its fury, that brings Ov Vampiricy full circle and closes the door to the mausoleum once more.
Over the years of their crusade against the light Christ Dismembered have performed alongside the likes of Taake, Immolation, Krisiun, Angelcorpse, Belphegor, Dark Funeral and many more, sharing stages with the very best that the extreme music world has to offer. Now they are ready to ride out into the world once more, bringing with them the heretical gospel that is Ov Vampiricy. On February 25th the children of the night will be unbound and their infernal music will echo through the darkness once more. Open your ears to their cries, open your arms to their embrace – or grip your crucifix in shaking hands and weep.
Line-up:
Arch Worm – Vocals/Guitars
Doomsayer – Lead Guitar
Winter Demon – Rhythm Guitar
Plague – Drums
Skorpa – Bass
https://www.mshmusicgroup.co.uk/
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Underground Kvlt Records Announces the Release of SEPTUAGINT’S Debut Album, ACOSMIC CONFLAGRATION
Underground Kvlt Records, a sub-label of Odium Records, is thrilled to announce the release of Acosmic Conflagration, the highly anticipated debut album by Greek black metal band Septuagint. Released on 20 September 2024, the album promises to leave an indelible mark on the black metal scene with its unique blend of ferocity and atmosphere.
Septuagint has created an album that pushes boundaries, both musically and spiritually. Their sound captures the raw essence of black metal while exploring profound and mystical themes.
Mixed and mastered by Devo "Magnus" Anderson at the renowned Endarker Studio, the album delivers a sonic experience that combines raw aggression with intricate, immersive compositions.
Septuagint first emerged in 2014 with their EP Negative Void Trinity. They have since continued to evolve with critically acclaimed splits, including Sphinx: The Great Enigma of Times (with Akrotheism) and Vortex (with Ophidian Coil) in 2019. Acosmic Conflagration marks a new chapter for the band as they expand their vision and carve their path in the black metal genre.
Tracklist:Spirituus Luna Nox
Cauterising Sulphur
Restoration of Apophis
Cainite Bloodtrails
Into the Furnace of Moloch
Septuagint is poised to captivate listeners with its atmospheric and spiritually charged black metal, making Acosmic Conflagration a must-hear release of the year.
Listen to the album on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CrGorySO0Xk
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6 XMAS SINGLES FROM ROTTWEILER RECORDS
Christmas
time is here again – the time of good will to all men, peace on Earth and of
course, gut-wrenchingly heavy extreme metal! Over the course of the festive
period Rottweiler Records will be unleashing six celebratory singles from six
of the heaviest, most diverse bands around – including three brand new
additions to the Rottweiler roster. So, here are the brutal and beautiful
delights you have in store this Christmas…On November 29th MANGLED CARPENTER delivered an absolutely crushing take on traditional carol ‘I Saw Three Ships’ – the song transformed into a pummelling display of huge riffs and deadly drumming. This dual release in conjunction with Broken Curfew Records is simply devastating!
Line-up:
Seth Metoyer - Guitars/Vocals
Kristeffor Olson - Bass
MAC HINE - Drums
Another dual release with Broken Curfew Records is due to land on December 6th, as extreme death/grind outfit PULPIT VOMIT obliterate ‘Jingle, Jingle, Jingle’ with reckless abandon. It’s dangerous, damaging and a whole lot of fun!
Line-up:
Seth Metoyer - Guitars/Vocals
Tim Olson - Drums
Kristeffor Olson - Bass
In December 13th Rottweiler introduce us to the first of their new signings – EXONERATION! This international force blend deathcore, metalcore and modern metal into an explosive cocktail that you’ll be able to experience in full when their debut album lands in 2025. Before that there’s their superb Christmas double hit of ‘God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen/Mary Did You Know’ to whet the appetite.
Line-up:
Cory Stiles - Guitars/Bass/Programming
Arnaud Zip - Vocals
Vincent Hagen - Drums (not on this single)
The ‘merry gentlemen’ aren’t getting much rest this Christmas as on December 20th another new Rottweiler signing, THE FINAL WITNESS, present their interpretation of the carol which dates back to the 1650s. ‘God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen (Freedom From Satan) is an enthralling piece of progressive death metal - ambitious and adventurous in its approach.
Line-up:
Josh Henderson - Music and Vocals
Jason Wisdom - Producer/Engineer
On Christmas Eve we have the third new signing to Rottweiler Records as IGNITE THE GODS serve up their sumptuous take on ‘Mary Did You Know’ – epic, aggressive, symphonic and downright magnificent.
Line-up:
Dano Medina - Guitars
Eduardo Belmont - Vocals
Diego Orozco - Drums
Finally, on Christmas Day itself, long standing Mid West metal band I AM THE PENDRAGON present an emotive, progressive, heavy and melodic treat, with ‘Holy Mystery – Revised Edition’.
Line-up:
I Am The Pendragon
Jerrod Cunningham – Vocals/Guitar
Kevin "Moose" Busch – Bass
Darryl Cunningham – Guitars
*Drums by David Martin*
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REAL
Death Metal + REAL Deathmatch Wrestling ... a match made in HELL!Horror Pain Gore Death Productions unleash the first ever underground metal and underground wrestling compilation: SVN - King Of The Deatmatches 2024! SVN (Severe Violent Nature) is the hottest new independent promotion in the world of Deathmatch Wrestling, and on December 14th 2024 twelve ruthless competitors will battle to become this year's King Of The Deathmatches:
Shlak
Otis Cogar
Masada
Aero Boy
Journey Fatu
Judge Joe Dred
Ninja Mack
Hoodfoot
Jake Crist
Big F’n Joe
Bestia 666
Orin Veidt
To celebrate with this epic Deathmatch tournament, HPGD unleashes this COMPILATION featuring 70+ minutes of vicious underground metal from 23 different artists on the roster:
Pre-save this release on Spotify at https://ffm.to/svn
Tracklisting:
1. THE CRIPPLER - I'm Just Gonna Let Myself In
2. LYCANTHROPHY - Wasteland
3. HUMAN INFECTION - Embrace Perfection
4. SULLY - DeadPan
5. COFFINS - Hellbringer
6. IMMORTAL FORCE - Mass Murder Meat Market
7. BLOOD FREAK - Convulsions
8. GHOULHOUSE - Cellar Feeder
9. CHAINED TO THE DEAD - He's Just Meat Now
10. FACHE - Sans Pitie
11. CULLED - Coercion
12. UNDERGANG - Dødskunst
13. HORRIBLE EARTH - Prayers Ring Hollow
14. BRED FOR SLAUGHTER - Rape Kill Conquer
15. GORE MACHINE - Lunker
16. CORPSEVORE - Science Without Conscience
17. DEGRAVE - Overlord
18. LORD GORE - Morgue Whore
19. SADISTIC FORCE - Speeding Black Leather Hell
20. FUPA GODDESS - Dr. Pill Wildnout
21. CRUSHUMAN - A Schizophrenics Nightmare
22. MUDSHOW - Burning Idol
23. SAVIORSKIN - Sycophant
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US sludge/doom band Pillar of Light are on the verge of putting out their ambitious debut full length which promises to be a standout album in the style. The alternating combination of deafeningly heavy music with deeply emotive melodies is terrific and then you have the tormented vocals from Aaron Whitfield which are simply outstanding. Everything Is Noise premiered one of their songs in their eloquently written feature https://everythingisnoise.net/premieres/pillar-of-light-make-you-feel-the-weight-of-leaving-everything-behind/
Excerpt - "The prevailing riff and melody throughout the song is downtrodden, yet strong, capturing the band’s almost contradictory sonic embodiment of light and dark"
PILLAR OF LIGHT - “CALDERA”
For
fans of
- Amenra, God’s Tower, Cult of Luna, NeurosisPillar of Light's music is weighty and drenched in melancholy and amid all the pain and sorrow, they have found a way to project light and hope when all seems lost. It is the case with almost every single song on this profound album, where the songs toil and churn and build up for a divine epiphany of sorts to take place, culminating in a blinding, freeing, all-cleansing white-light catharsis. Without this ponderous struggle, the backbreaking sludge/doom drudgery, any of the uplifting parts would lose meaning. As in life, both darkness and light have their place and one wouldn't be the same without the other. The raw emotions in the music and the underlying plaintive melodies are all too palpable, and the feeling is heightened in large part due to the burning intensity and desperation in the vocals. Pillar of Light have created an album that is poignant and more importantly relatable; it is soul-crushingly heavy, pinning down the mortal with the endless weight of struggle and torment and at the same time, invariably, ensuring that there's enough humanity in it for one to see things through.
Line up
Aaron Whitfield - Vocals, Lyrics, Synths
Alex Kennedy - Guitars, Synths
Scott Christie - Guitars
James Obenour - Bass
Eric Scobie - Drums
Artwork by Mariusz Lewandowski
Track listing
1. Wolf To Man
2. Leaving
3. Spared
4. Eden
5. Infernal Gaze
6. Unseeing
7. Certain End
Release date - December 6th, 2024
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Kunal Choksi Label owner Transcending Obscurity Mumbai, India
Listen to the single on music services (Spotify, Apple Music, Tidal,
Deezer etc): https://push.fm/fl/stuka-deathcomesnuclearELECTRONIC BODY METAL will be released in early 2025 by Inverse Records, and will be supported by three singles: "Sunset of the Corrupted" (31 October 2024), "Death Comes Nuclear" (4 December 2024), and "ELECTRONIC BODY METAL" (9 January 2025). The songs on the album vary from Dungeon Synth to Industrial Heavy Metal.
All music is written by Blackworm and lyrics are by 01101001 01111010 01100001, except the lyrics of Sunset of the Corrupted which are from Hildegard Von Bingen, and the lyrics of Eternal Faith, which are by Luna Wolf and Blackworm. Songs were recorded at Space Hulk Studios and Sound of Terror Studios and were mixed and mastered by Blackworm at Sound of Terror Studios.
STUKA is:
Blackworm: Instrumentation and programming
01101001 01111010 01100001: Vocals
Herra V: Vocals
Yannis Tsatsiki: Vocals
Luna Wolf: Vocals
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PESTILENT SCARS is a five-piece melodic death metal band from Oulu. All the members are between 18 and 19 years old. The band's central themes focus on melodic songwriting, pure emotion, tight gigs and overall the old school way of getting around.
The band is about to release their debut album MEADOWS OF MISFORTUNE on January 17th 2025 via Inverse Records.
The third single 'Golden Maiden' is out today and it displays the band's multi-genre background, being the song with the most writing contributions from all members.
Watch Golden Maiden music video: https://youtu.be/_Up67XRlgsk
"Mostly my writing comes straight from the heart. When I write music it has to come naturally. Melodies are very important to me and that's why we have lot of melodic riffs in our songs. It tells you a story, it's not basic death metal. I feel like I can show much more about myself with melodies. It's something that I do. I don't think a lot about which bands have inspired me, but i have to say that gothenburg's melodic death metal scene from 90's has inspired me a lot. But our music still has that Finnish melancholy. Both Finnish and Swedish melodic death metal is very important to me."
Guitarist/Songwriter, Elias Vierimaa
Listen to Golden Maiden on streaming services: https://push.fm/fl/pestilent-scars-maiden
Biography:
Pestilent Scars was born in the winter of 2022/2023. The band has had the same line-up for almost its entire existence. Pestilent Scars released their first single "Deceitful Phoenix" in the summer of 2023. The single was a relative success. Deceitful Phoenix" was followed by "All On My Own" in the autumn of the same year.
The band played several live shows in 2023 and 2024, which were energetic and showcased the band's overall idea. At their last gig the band performed their forthcoming album "Meadows Of Misfortune". The album will be released in early 2025.
Strictly limited CD is now available on https://inverse-records.myshopify.com/products/pestilent-scars-meadows-of-misfortune-cd-pre-order
Track
list:01. Into The Meadows
02. Internal Torment
03. Golden Maiden
04. Deceitful Phoenix
05. Unreality
06. A Reaching Hand
07. Democide
08. All On My Own
09. In Search Of Reason
10. False MessiahAlbum cover by Topi Ilmola
Line-up:
Pasi Matinolli - Vocals
Elias Vierimaa - Guitars
Artturi Kauppi - Drums
Sampo Jylhä - Bass
Topi Ilmola - Guitars
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Elisa Montaldo and Samael Von Martin are the protagonists of
this arcane and mystical musical laboratory named ALBUS DIABOLUS.Here are revealed the souls and minds behind this name, a creature that will give life next April 2025 to the debut album with the extremely evocative title of "COMPENDIO ESOTERICO ELETTRONICO" in LP and digital format.
Great musician Elisa Montaldo (Mater A Clivis Imperat, Il Tempio Delle Clessidre and VLY among others), composer and all-round artist, is an essential part of ALBUS DIABOLUS with Samael Von Martin from whose artistic vision the creature was born. Well-known musician of the extreme Metal scene (Evol and Death Dies) as well as leader of Mater A Clivis Imperat, a creature he shares with Elena Montaldo, Samael Von Martin with this project brings to music his great passion for experimentation and avant-garde sound.
ALBUS DIABOLUS aims to be a musical laboratory in which to merge the gothic and dark aesthetics of extreme music, with the Progressive vein of Mater A Clivis Imperat, with a clear and decisive electronic imprint influenced by Synth-Wave and Dark-Wave of the 80s. Sound imaginaries created with synthesizers, drum machines and arcane atmospheres intertwine with powerful guitars played by special guest Simòn Ferètro, materializing everything in an emotional and immersive journey that recalls influences of works such as "Tenebre" by Simonetti / Pignatelli / Morante, and bands such as EINSTURZENDE NEUBAUTEN , COIL, CURRENT 93, VISITORS.
The sound between past and future, between light and shadow of "Compendium Esoterico Elettronico" will mark a turning point for the Italian music scene.
And now... let the Sabbath begin!!!
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New York City's death thrash titans, FINAL SIEGE, are stoked to announce their signing with Wormholedeath Records for the release of their earth-shattering album, "NUCLEAR DOOM STATE," dropping December 27th, 2024.
Final Siege comments: "We are incredibly excited to have signed with WormHoleDeath Records. It is an incredible honor to be part of such a well-renowned label that has helped so many bands and artists reach their full potential in their music careers. We are looking forward to what we can accomplish together and cannot wait to unleash our vision on the world."
Nuclear Doom State: A Turbulent Reflection of Our World
The concept behind Nuclear Doom State was to shed light on what we are experiencing in societies all over the world. The corrupt governments, the top 1% of the wealthiest individuals in the world, religious institutions, and social media platforms all play a hand in our collective suffering. The title track of the album serves as a sort of premonition of what’s to come if we continue down the path we’re currently on. While W.A.R. is more of a rallying cry for the middle and poorer classes to unite as one to change the current state of our lives. Stylistically this album was heavily influenced by bands like Death, Exodus, Power Trip, Slayer, and Gojira. It took a little less than a year to complete the album even with a lineup change in 2022. When our newest members Rob Maldonado and Ameer “TheBeheader ”Aljallad joined the band in April of 2023 we immediately went to work on all the songs that had been written over the years that would make up this album. Together we managed to come up with some great ideas for the songs to have them reach their full potential. Rob himself even contributed to the album with his song titled Primordial Combat which was influenced lyrically by the anime series Baki Hanma.
Tracklist1. The Day After…
2. W.A.R.
3. Nuclear Doom State
4. Psychological Maceration
5. An Insatiable Lust For Violence
6. Primordial Combat
7. Taxed To Death
From NYC Bars to Crushing Stages: The Final Siege Saga
On a cold February day in 2018, Gil Vives, Randy Reiser, and Amir Jairazbhoy began discussing their musical journey over some beers in a New York City bar. The trio soon started writing what would ultimately become their debut album, March To Your Grave. They completed their lineup with the addition of George Garcia in October 2018. Two months later, they played their first show together to a sold-out crowd at Gussy’s Bar & Grill in Queens, NY, under the name Final Siege. The band released their debut album, March To Your Grave, independently on August 6, 2021.
In November 2022, co-founding members Amir Jairazbhoy and Randy Reiser took a step back as the band moved into its next phase of development. By April 15, 2023, Final Siege had solidified their new lineup with Ameer "The Beheader" Aljallad on drums and Rob Maldonado on guitar. The band’s musical influences include Death, Thrash, and Groove metal, and their lyrics explore themes of rebellion, war, and the mental toll of living in a conflict-ridden world. Final Siege has performed alongside national acts such as Suffocation, Atheist, Wrath, Enforcer, DRI, and Warbringer.
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After
one of the most turbulent periods in AVULSED'S extensive
history - stretching back over thirty years - the legendary Spanish purveyors
of skull crushing death metal have announced that they will release their
eighth full length studio album on March 4th 2025! Featuring eleven
devastating tracks of blood-hungry ferocity PHOENIX CRYPTOBIOSIS represents
a rebirth for Avulsed with dramatic changes to the band's line-up. New
members Alejandro Lobo (guitar), Alex Nihil (bass)
and Victor Dws (guitar) have joined longstanding stalwarts Santiago
Arroyo (drums) and vocalist Dave Rotten, bringing a revitalised razor
sharpness to the band that fans will love.Mastered by Davide Billia (Holycide, Posthuman Abomination, Rottenness etc) Phoenix Cryptobiosis possesses the finest sound of Avulsed's extensive career - and the artwork courtesy of Daemorph Art (Stabbing, The Black Dahlia Murder, Demonstealer etc) is stunning! The album will be released by Xtreem Music on CD, LP, cassette and digital formats and you can read further details, including insights from the band, at the Xtreem Music site: https://www.xtreemmusic.com/promo/20241204_Avulsed.html
Track Listing:
1. Limbs Regeneration
2. Lacerate To Dominate
3. Blood Monolith
4. Unrotted
5. Guts Of The Gore Gods
6. Phoenix Cryptobiosis
7. Devotion For Putrefaction
8. Neverborn Monstrosity
9. Dismembered
10. Bio-Cadaver
11. Wandering Putrid Souls
The first single will be unleashed on December 18th with the full album to follow on March 4th 2025
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The album's digital release date is on December 20th, 2024.
Tracklist
1. Sic Transit Gloria Mundi
2. Hyperion
3. Ignis Fatum
4. Nell'Ora dell'Epilogo
5. Hekate
6. Apotheosis
7. Et in Arcadia Ego
8. Atlantide (Bonus Track)
Founded in Brescia in 2021, Ārdeat emerged from the collaboration of Enrico Pinelli, Julian Polonioli, Riccardo Cremaschini, and Andrea Salvagni, who reunited after years of involvement in various musical ventures. The band’s first single—a compelling cover of Franco Battiato’s “Atlantide”—led to the addition of guitarist Cristian della Noce and the creation of their debut EP, Exitivm. This EP, featuring a monumental 20-minute track split into two acts, established Ārdeat as a formidable force in the black metal scene.
Ārdeat didn't stop there. In 2022, they paid homage to the legendary Bathory by contributing a cover of "Home of Once Brave" to a tribute compilation championed by Antichrist Magazine. They then took their music to the stage, sharing bills with Italian metal royalty like Mortuary Drape, Opera IX, Darkend, and Black Oath.
Ārdeat's sound is a potent blend of atmospheric black metal, the tight riffing of early death metal, and the melodic hooks of the NWOBHM. Drawing inspiration from bands like Dissection, Mgla, and Spite Extreme Wing, they forge a sound that is both fiercely aggressive and hauntingly beautiful.
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BODY COUNT returns with MERCILESS , a new album that takes their fearless, uncompromising sound to new heights. The record reaffirms their unyielding stance on social issues while delivering the hard-hitting, raw energy fans have come to expect. With contributions from legends like David Gilmour, Max Cavalera, and Howard Jones, this record pushes BODY COUNT’s sound into powerful new territory without losing the edge that defines them.
Ice-T on the release: “We had a string of one-word albums,” says Ice-T. “We had Bloodlust, we had Carnivore and that word, MERCILESS , just bumped into my head. It’s really about that point where you can’t take any more and you’re done. Like the song says, ‘I got no more fucks to give’. When you push a person to that point, it’s too late to ask for mercy. I was watching a lot of movies like Hostel; a lot of cruel torture movies when I was writing the album, and I was like, ‘These people are cold-blooded.’ That’s what triggered that whole energy.”
Stream the new album here: https://bodycount.lnk.to/MercilessAlbumNe
Watch the music video for the title track here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hcm2o3Hhpc8
SARKASM – “CARNIVAL OF ATROCITIES”
Label: Xtreem MusicRelease Date: February 4th 2025
Genre: Death/Thrash Metal
For fans of: Gorguts | Obliveon | Pestilence | Believer
Beneath a grieving, tortured sky, the world burns. Once grand cities wreathed in smoke, their towering edifices crumbling, collapsing into ruin. The remnants of humanity crawl through the ashes on blistering hands and knees, choking on the fumes of their own annihilation. The failed caretakers of a paradise become a boundless charnel house in flame. The dead and the soon to be dead lie in mountains of scorched flesh and heat cracked bone, a testament to the grotesque ignorance and arrogance of man…wilfully blind and consumed by greed until the very end. These are the final moments of our Eden, our miracle of life that we raped and plundered, warped and manipulated into a twisted carnival of atrocities.
Having blazed a trail in the early ‘90s with their four highly regarded demos, Canada’s death/thrash pioneers Sarkasm, burst back into life in 2019 – signing with Xtreem Music and releasing their first full length album, As Empires Decay, in 2023. Now it is time for the next chapter in the Sarkasm story to begin, as they prepare to unleash their second album, the momentous Carnival Of Atrocities. Opening with the forearm smash of ‘I Am Chaos’, Carnival Of Atrocities immediately sets out what Sarkasm are all about; massive crunching riffs, huge, domineering drums and the magnificent vocal power of Bruno Bernier – who also fronts the reborn Obliveon - all brought together in immaculately structured songs where technical complexity is tempered by finely wrought hooks. ‘Murmurs From The Void’ is an early highlight, with Bernier’s vocals rising up between the snapping drums and those thick, textured riffs while a perfectly expressed guitar solo brings the song to its conclusion, with every note considered and carefully chosen. Throughout the album, songs like ‘Cold Empty Rooms’ and ‘Echoes Of Hyperion’ demonstrate that Sarkasm stand apart from the pack; operating in a different sphere to most bands, they plot a course that heads confidently into unexplored territories. When the armour-plated ‘Deadweight’ fades into silence, after a relentless, remorseless display of bludgeoning power, you are left with a need for more…for one more play, one more ride through the maze of blood, one more journey through the Carnival Of Atrocities!
The sound on Carnival Of Atrocities, captured by producer Maxime Lacroix (Gastrorrexis etc) and the mastering of the respected Dan Swanö (Asphyx, Avulsed, Incantation etc) is perfect for Sarkasm, giving a strength and prominence to every instrument, without sacrificing the clarity required to appreciate these well defined songs. When Xtreem Music release this stunning album on February 4th, on CD, vinyl and cassette formats, it will surely see Sarkasm ascending to the heady heights that their music has always deserved. Be prepared for a masterclass in technical, addictive, impactful metal that you’ll never forget!
Line-up:
Bruno Bernier - Vocals
François Dubuc - Guitars
Yves Parent - Guitars
Dave Bouchard - Bass
Simon Thibodeau - Drums
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Dutch
Thrash Metal Act GRINDPAD Releases New Single “X-MAS MOSH”
– Out Now on Iron Shield Records!Thrash collective Grindpad returns with a new single and lyric video.
“X-MAS MOSH” was mixed & mastered by Erwin Hermsen at Toneshed Studio (Legion of the Damned, Deadhead, Headless Hunter). The song will also be released on the upcoming vinyl re-release of Violence (Iron Shield Records) in 2025.
Guitarist JG comment: "Doesn't every band have their "What if's"? In Grindpad's case it was "What if we had a Christmas song". And not your average, standard, heavier cover of a known one, but our very own ACTUAL Christmas song. And, somewhere this year, on a hot sunny summer day, ours was born. It was literally written and recorded in shorts, with sunglasses. So, Mariah Carey, Wham! and Chris Rea, be warned! Because here comes Grindpad's very own .... X-MAS MOSH!!”
Line up :
JG – Guitar
Max - Drums
Axel - Guitar
Rik - Bass
Olivier - Vocals
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Canberra (AU) - Australian-based Symphonic Death Metal band, Project: ULTIMATE SATAN, have unleashed their highly anticipated debut album, THE OPUS SATANAS on Eschatonic Records!
Project: Ultimate Satan was formed late 2019. The band features Eschatonic Records alumni from Inhuman Remnants, Black Mountain, Terravorous, Unholy Vendetta and Somnium Nox.
The Opus Satanas was forged amidst the Fires and Plagues of 2020 and 2021. As Project: Ultimate Satan sought to push the sonic possibilities of their unique blend of Blackened Death Metal, they focused on the inclusion of more symphonic elements, orchestrations and lyrical content that would honour those that called to them from across the vast depths of the cosmos.
July 2022 saw the release of their first single "Symphony Es Infernus," an auspicious ode to Lillith Liftoach. However, due to further outbreaks, lockdowns and restrictions, their accompanying live rituals would be restricted to the ACT and the South Coast regions.
February 2024 saw the release of their second single "The Infallible Void." The song is a sonic exploration and meditations on the darkness within us all.
Track
Listing:1. Symphony Es Infernus
2. Humanity's Last Breath
3. Is This How Freedom Dies
4. The Infallible Void
5. Footprints in the Sans of Time
6. Nocturne Immortalis
Credits:
Recorded at Studio Decay.
Produced by JDecay.
Mixed and Mastered by Gibb at Gibbenez Music.
Cover Design and Borders by Hans Trasid at Dis-Art Design.
P:US Logo and Emblem by Wappenschmied.
Line-up:
Scottanic – Vocals
Ashahalasin – Bass
JDecay – Guitars, Orchestration and Backing Vocals
Dazferatu – Keys, Orchestration and Backing Vocals
Amorasche – Drums, Orchestration and Backing Vocals
Contributing Artists:
Vocals from Jem
Guitars by Calcifur (Terravorous)
Lead Guitars by Nekros the Black (Ex-Inhuman Remnants)
https://eschatonicrecords.bandcamp.com/
https://www.facebook.com/projectultimatesatan/
Sibiu,
Romania based Atmospheric Black Metal one-man band ANTUMBRA is
set to release the new album on December 22nd 2024 in collaboration
with Loud Rage Music. Titled "DAYS OF FUTURE RAVAGED
LANDS", the new material is made of 10 tracks that weave haunting
melodies with crushing riffs and evocative lyrics, painting a vivid picture of
desolation and resilience. Drawing from a unique blend of Black Metal,
Blackened Doom, and cinematic soundscapes, ANTUMBRA creates a sonic
journey through a world in turmoil.Here is what Marius Ignatescu (all instruments / vocals) had to say about it: "This album is about the war, the despair and destruction of humanity. From the blood-soaked battlegrounds of "Rivers of Blood" to the mournful echoes of the song "Threnody" or "Silent Earth," each track weaves a story of the human loss, pain and chaos."
Pre-orders are now open here: https://loudragemusic.bandcamp.com/album/antumbra-days-of-future-ravaged-lands
In anticipation of the new album ANTUMBRA also released a video for the track "Forgotten": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eafqrJcaFz8
https://linktr.ee/loudragemusic
https://antumbra.ro/
Minsk (BY) - Brutal Death Metal quartet, RELICS OF HUMANITY, are set to release new album, ABSOLUTE DISMAL DOMAIN, on January 31, 2025 through Willowtip Records.
The band released the following statement about the album:
"Absolute Dismal Domain is a nine-act conceptual record. The story told across these nine tracks is about absolute ubiquitous annihilation of light, both spiritually (god) and physically (sun and stars). This is the most brutal stuff about blackness and ungodliness ever created."
Absolute Dismal Domain is Relics of Humanity's first collection of original material since 2019's Obscuration EP (Willowtip) and the band's first full-length album (and third overall) since 2014's Ominously Reigning upon the Intangible (Amputated Vein).
Pre-order:https://bit.ly/add-willowtip
https://relicsofhumanity.bandcamp.com/album/absolute-dismal-domain
Track Listing:
1. Omen Apollyon
2. Summoning Of Those Who Absorbed
3. Taking The Shape Of Infinity
4. In The Name Of Ubiquitous Gloom
5. Paralyzing The Light II
6. Absolute Dismal Domain
7. Smoldering Of Seraphim
8. His Creation That No Longer Exists
9. Dominion
Credits:
Absolute Dismal Domain is fully composed (music, concept and lyrics), mixed, and mastered by guitarist Siarhei.
Artwork created with oil paints by Siarhei.
Line-up:
Siarhei - Guitars
Pavel - Bass
Flo - Vocals
Vladislav - Drums
https://www.willowtip.com/home.aspx
https://www.facebook.com/relicsofhumanity/
Order Songs for the Dying and the band's entire discography at https://tfreco.bandcamp.com/album/songs-for-the-dying
Tracklisting1. Bound in Blood
2. Depraved Lust
3. A Hymn for the End
4. Crimson Queen
5. Eternal Slumber
6. From the Beyond
7. Father of Lies
8. Judgement of the Damned
9. Praise the Dead
10. Scorched Earth
11. The Blackest Night
AGAINST I was founded in 2022 by Fredrik Keith Croona known as vocalist and founder of Cynical Existence and ex-vocalist of Menschdefekt. Together with Mathias Back (guitars) and Anders Ström (drums), they fuse elements of metal and hints of electronic parts into a cacophony of aggression and melodies.
In 2023 the band released their debut album Carnival of Excess on Advoxya Records. 2024 saw the release of two EPs, Perfect Smile and the follow-up Destruction Lullaby, which took the band in an entirely new direction.
Line-Up:
Fredrik Keith Croona - vocals
Mathias Back - guitars
Anders Ström - drums
https://www.facebook.com/againstIband
NEWS 30.11.2024
Damit bei euch gar nicht erst dieser nervende Vorweihnachtstress
oder irgend so ne besinnliche Stimmung aufkommen kann, gibt es hier noch einmal
ein ganz fettes und saftiges update in Sachen neuer Veröffentlichungen. Wenn
euch jetzt schon dieses ganze weihnachtliche Gebimmel zum Halse raus hängt,
sollte ihr auf jeden Fall mal eines der Teile wenigstens mal antesten .
Definitiv wird euch dann dieses "stille Nacht, heilige Nacht "
Gesäusel dann in keinster Weise mehr nerven. Aktuelle Reviews :
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CHAOS PATH – „LAST SIGN OF EDEN“
LASER SCOPE – „„6TH DIMENSION“ (EP/CD)
NUCLEAR WINTER ZINE #4 (A5/englisch)
LEMMY KILMISTER wird zum Dauerbewohner eines seiner bevorzugten Plätze zum Entspannen und Kontakteknüpfen – des STRINGFELLOWS GENTLEMAN’S CLUB in London. Dieser Ort birgt für seine Freunde und Bekannten viele Lemmy-Erinnerungen, weil er nach seiner Eröffnung im Jahr 1980 zu einem seiner Favoriten wurde. Geführt von Peter Stringfellow, der in den 1960er-Jahren einige der größten Künstler dieser Ära wie etwa The Beatles, The Who, Jimi Hendrix, Pink Floyd und weitere buchte, wurde das Stringfellows zum Hotspot für Promis und Rockstars.
“Stringfellows hatte immer einen besonderen Platz in Lemmys Herzen. Er liebte den Rock'n'Roll-Spirit, den Peter in den Club brachte, er liebte die entspannte Umgebung und er liebte natürlich die Aussicht. Ich weiß, dass er erleichtert ist, dass er nun wieder einen seiner Lieblingsorte auf diesem Planeten genießen kann”, erklärt Motörhead-Manager Todd Singerman.
Daher ist es nur allzu passend, dass Lemmy am diesjährigen 18. Dezember erneut, und diesmal für immer, in diesem weltbekannten Club anzutreffen sein wird – im Anschluss an die neuste einer Reihe von “Lemmy Forever”-Zeremonien, die Lemmy an seinen bevorzugten Plätzen verewigen sollen. Auch hier wird es eine kleinere Replik seiner sehr speziellen Urne geben, die mit einem Teil seiner Asche in den Club einzieht und sicherstellt, dass er an einem weiteren seiner heiß geliebten Orte dauerhaft verweilen kann. Die Feier selbst wird eine Nacht voll all jener Dinge, die Lemmy so zu schätzen wusste: Drinks, Rock’n’Roll, Hors d’oeuvres, oh… und bildschöne Frauen! Motörhead-Gitarrist Phil Campbell wird ebenfalls teilnehmen, um eine kleine Rede zu halten und die Asche seines engen Freundes und Bandkameraden dort niederzulegen.
“Wenn er in London war, hat Lemmy nie eine Nacht im Stringfellows verpasst. Lemmy war ein echter Freund des Clubs“, betont Sadat Banda, Operations Director im Stringfellows.
Für alle, die in London verweilen: Die Feierlichkeit beginnt um 19:00 Uhr und endet um 21:00 Uhr. An alle, denen es nicht möglich ist, teilzunehmen: Keine Sorge, ihr werdet Lemmy ab dem 18. Dezember jederzeit im Stringfellows besuchen können.
www.iMotorhead.com
https://www.stringfellows.com/
GRAFJAMMER – „DE TYFUS, DE TEERLING“
Genre: Black MetalLabel: Folter Records
Vertrieb: Alive
VÖ: 10.01.2025
Die Niederländer GRAFJAMMER melden sich mit neuer Besetzung und einem vierten Album zurück! Nach ihrem letzten Langspieler "De Zoute Kwel", der zahlreiche positive Kritiken und viel Aufmerksamkeit in der Szene nach sich zog, ist "De Tyfus, De Teerling" die neueste Attacke mit ihrem ureigenen, (es) bösartig treibenden "Primitive Dutch Necrorock". Für den versieht die seit 2012 existierende Band aus Utrecht höchst effektiv First- und Second-Wave-Black-Metal mit deftigen Prisen von Punk, D-Beat und Motörhead. Groovt im Resultat wie Sau – respektive: "swings like a floppy tit", wie Vokalist Jorre meint –, doch neben tobend rockenden Brechern und Passagen schneidigen Getrümmers, gibt es auch Momente, in denen sich alles in ein melancholisches Zwielicht verlagert.
Mit "De Tyfus, De Teerling" präsentieren GRAFJAMMER neun knallharte Tracks (plus ein Intro), die in ihrer Muttersprache von religiösem Wahnsinn, Selbsttäuschung und Zerstörung berichten. Dabei tauchen sie noch tiefer als zuvor in die dunklen Schattenseiten der Gesellschaft und der niederländischen Geschichte ein. Der Albumtitel ist eine Abwandlung von "Tyfus! Tering!", einer beliebten Fluchkombination im Niederländischen, in der GRAFJAMMER-Version bedeutet es: "Der Typhus (und), der Würfel".Anyway: Time to groove and swing!– Schnell, roh, dreckig und berauschend wie das Schnüffeln von Amphetamin.
https://www.facebook.com/FolterRecordsGermany
https://www.facebook.com/grafjammer
DESASTER - Vier Kultalben erscheinen als streng limitierte
Tape-Releases über Cold Knife Records (VÖ 24.01.25)!DESASTER, eine der kompromisslosesten Bands des Undergrounds, bringen ihre vier Kultalben zurück! Angelwhore, 666 - Satan’s Soldiers Syndicate, The Arts of Destruction und The Oath of an Iron Ritual erscheinen am 24.01.2025 endlich in streng limitierten Red Tape Editions – nur 100 Exemplare pro Album, inklusive exklusiver Trading Card über Cold Knife Records.
Diese Reissues sind pure Zerstörung in musikalischer Form. "Angelwhore" entfesselt chaotische Gewalt mit chirurgischer Präzision – kein Song, kein Riff lässt Luft zum Atmen. Mit "666 Satan Soldier´s Syndicate"wird Krieg erklärt: schnörkellos, brutal und gnadenlos schnell. "The Arts of Destruction" zeigt, wie episch und zerstörerisch Metal sein kann, ohne an roher Härte zu verlieren. Und "The Oath of an Iron Ritual" ist nichts weniger als eine Abrissbirne, die hymnischen Thrash mit gnadenlosem Death Metal kombiniert. Diese Alben brennen ein Feuerwerk in die Gehörgänge und zeigen, warum Desaster im Underground den Ton angeben.
Außerdem gibt es noch die DESASTER Limited Wooden Box – eine handgefertigte Holzbox mit lasergraviertem Desaster-Logo, die alles bietet, was das Fan-Herz begehrt:
Alle vier Alben auf schwarzen Tapes
Einen exklusiven Lederpatch
Individuelle Trading Cards für jedes Album
Der Preorder läuft ab sofort über www.cold-knife.com
Mehr Infos: https://linktr.ee/coldkniferecords
Gravethorn on Signing with Wormholedeath: "I am truly excited to be working with the Wormholedeath family on this release. I've put a lot of hard work and sacrifice into putting this all together, learning new things, and experimenting with others, and I didn't want to just go through anybody to get it out there for the world to hear. Carlo Belotti and Wormholedeath are absolutely on top of their game in this profession, and the bands on Wormholedeath are all incredible talents and gifted musicians, evidenced by the discipline and hard work they put into their craft. In an era where the current crop of metal is truly growing in popularity and there are so many bands out there sounding very similar, it seems that Wormholedeath certainly can pick the best from several ends of the spectrum and bring them to their exotic landscape of creative brilliance. I'm very excited to call Wormholedeath our home."
Unveiling "Atrocitas"
Gravethorn's new release "Atrocitas" is a continuation of the debut release, "Underground Rituals of Those Unseen". Harnessing the anger and sense of overcoming all who oppress- the battle wages on as we are slowly uniting as a people and coming together in numbers to dissolve those who feel the greed for power, whether religious, political, financial, or other. If there ever was going to be an uprising, perhaps Atrocitas would be the soundtrack of a revolution. It was written and recorded in Krystof's studio when he had COVID-19, and some of the medication he was taking may have influenced how the music came out (perhaps it opened the doors to the spiritual world to share ideas of those no longer with us).
Atrocitas also features contributions from notable collaborators, including Joshua Bednarski (from the band Atomic War Machine) and Dave Sharpe (from the bands Dead by Wednesday, End Time Illusion, The Cro-Mags, and Dave Ellefson’s [of Megadeth] side band).
Tracklist
:1. Atrocitas
2. The Great Thaw
3. Epic Battle
4. Destined to Burn
5. In Vengeance We Hunt
6. Barbaric War Declared
7. Hymns of Forbidden Places (feat. Joshua Bednarski)
8. Within the Berserker
9. Victory by Sunrise (feat. Dave Sharpe)
10. Creeping Death (Metallica Cover)
Gravethorn is a Blackened Death Metal band from Las Vegas, NV, formed in 2021 by Krystof during his journey to learn extreme metal mixing in his home studio, built during the 2020 pandemic. Initially working with recordings from his previous band Achromatica, which eventually disbanded, Krystof continued creating music, resulting in the release of several songs on Spotify and YouTube. Drummer Bob Hill (from Achromatica) later joined, and in October 2023, they unleashed their debut album, Underground Rituals of Those Unseen, which received critical acclaim from outlets like Metalized, Rock Hard, and Slowly We Rot.
Gravethorn's unique sound blends influences from bands like Emperor, Deicide, Amon Amarth, and even The Doors and Led Zeppelin, creating a distinctive blend of Blackened Death Metal. Known for embracing collaboration, the band has worked with notable musicians, including Glenn Lai (Achromatica) and Brian Crapser (Putrid Decay).
While quarantined with COVID-19 in October 2023, Krystof channeled his energy into writing and recording new material, resulting in the upcoming 2024 album Atrocitas, set to be released via Wormholedeath Records. Gravethorn continues to defy rigid genre classifications, staying true to their simple goal of making metal music, unbound by specific labels.
www.youtube.com/@gravethorn
www.facebook.com/p/Gravethorn
Listen Sankarin Matka album: https://push.fm/fl/noitasapatti-album
The band comments:
" “Sankarin matka” (A Hero's Journey) is a concept album consisting of an intro and 7 songs. Its dreamlike story slowly advances towards indescribable horrors, which waver between dream and reality, until the truth is exposed in all of its heinousness.
The album has been under making for nearly 2 years in our home studio, and it is finally ready for release despite many set packs.
Musically, the album consists of a broad range of sounds, some of which are already familiar to our music, but we're also bringing a lot of fresh soundscape to this album.
Influences and sounds of black metal, british deathdoom and progressive rock can be heard, breaking the boundaries of any particular genre.
The musical influences mixed with our vision form an original whole that sounds only of itself.
New songs are also currently in the making, and they’re taking Noitasapatti's vision even further!"
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Biography:
NOITASAPATTI was born in spring 2017 in Pori, Finland by Erakko (vocals), Liekkiö (guitars, keyboards), Mielivalta (guitars) and Rampa (bass). Soon after that, Rienaaja joined us as a drummer and the first line-up was complete. After a couple of months of intensive rehearsing and composing, we recorded our first demo, “Vaellamme kuin Taivaankappaleet” on december 2017 and released it on CDr-format spring 2018. First live-show took place in our hometown also in the same spring. After that, Rampa left the band and Erakko began to play bass. Next year we recorded a second demo, “Aarnivalkean ajamana” and played some gigs. In 2020, we made a split-album with another Finnish band HOLLOW CORPSE. After some line-up changes, Häviö came to the band at the end of 2020 and a few months later, Kadonnut also joined the band to play keyboards. In summer 2021, we finally recorded our first full-length album “Kuolemattomille maille”. After a few successful live-shows it was time to record our second full-length album, “Sankarin matka” (A hero’s journey) in summer 2023. Album is now recorded, mixed, and mastered, and we are more satisfied with the result than ever before!
Our music can be described as 1990’s black metal with lots of melodies and even “burzumic” atmosperes. Also, you can hear influences from early British death/doom, epic viking metal and even some old school progressive music. Vocals are quite original “howling” and also heavily Burzum-influenced screams. Lyrics are written in Finnish.
Track list:1. Tulikipuna
2. Tuhatkasvoinen
3. Sankarin matka
4. Paluu liekkeihin
5. Käskyläisen sanat
6. Henkien polulla
7. Matka halki myrskyjen
8. Tähtivaeltaja
Album cover by Mika Huumonen
Line-up:
Erakko - Vocals, Bass, Mouth Harp, Horns
Liekkiö - Guitars
Häviö - Drums
Kadonnut - Keyboards
https://www.facebook.com/noitasapattiofficial
Listen to "Monumenty" here: https://youtu.be/1MNV8gec3Wk
Pre-order here: https://bit.ly/CzortCDLP
“Monumenty” was recorded and mixed last fall at Impressive Art studio in Porąbka, Poland by Przemysław Nowak.
The sound on "Monumenty" is an evolution of the band's past work on "W czeluść" (2022 split released via Godz ov War Productions), "Apostoł" (2020 album released via Under the Sign of Garazel Productions) and "Czarna ewangelia" (2018 debut album released via Under the Sign of Garazel Productions). In 2019, Czort also released a split entitled "Under the White Flame" with Mordhell, Occultum and Dagorath.
In Slavic mythology, Czort (or chort) is considered to be a demon of total evil, with horns, hooves, a skinny tail, and a pig-face.
Monumenty tracklist 1. Paroksyzm Ludzkości
2. Zjawa
3. Kuźnia Materii
4. Oczyma Monumentu
5. Zmaganie Rdzeniem Istnienia
6. Cyborium Zgnilizny i Brudu
7. 23.58.30
8. Antynatalizm Boga
9. Ubóstwo Idei
https://www.pagan-records.com
https://www.facebook.com/czortbluznierca/
CORROSIVE ELEMENTS - "CUT THE SERPENT’S HEAD"
Release
date :
November 29th 2024Style : Death Thrash N' Roll
Origin: France
Duration: 41:20
Label: GreyveStorm Productions & Crypt Of Dr.Gore et Chien Noir (pour la version vinyle)
Tracklist:
01. Conquering the divine
02. Ignorance is no longer bliss
03. So long sucker
04. The unseen
05. An american hero
06. Cut the serpent's head
07. Enter the final state
08. The right to remain poor
09. Among the casualties
10. Fascistalism
True defenders of the underground ethos, CORROSIVE ELEMENTS made their path with a first EP in 2008, a debut album in 2015 and a scorching live album in 2016. Having graced the stage at renowned festivals like Hellfest's Altar Stage and sharing the spotlight with metal legends such as Death Angel, Loudblast, Darkane, Sinister, and more, the quintet took a great amount of time refining the new tunes for their highly anticipated 2024 album release.
The credo stands strong: DEATH THRASH N’ROLL THE OLD SCHOOL WAY!
"Cut the serpent’s head", the second album of CORROSIVE ELEMENTS is a collection of 10 powerful songs, designed for a more direct and dynamic approach, in the typical style of the band, a clever mix of Death and Thrash Metal, with tons of groove, anger and attitude.
The new album was written collectively by the band in the rehearsal room, an old fashioned method that makes the music more immediate and impactful.
With broad influences ranging from Thrash legends such as Slayer, (old) Sepultura and Exodus, Death Metal in the tradition of Entombed, Obituary, Carcass, Bolt Thrower and Napalm Death, and an addition of primitive energy derived from Hardcore Punk, The band is now ready to place this new offering on the altar of Extreme Metal.
Conceptually, "Cut the Serpent's Head" is a cynical look at the destiny ofmankind, its race towards nonsense. A warning against the hegemony of organized religions, shady politics, decaying societies and the rise of social injustice.
Stay tuned, the next few days will see more information about the artwork, release dates, formats and everything you need to know about this new album which will be produced by Crypt Of Dr.Gore and GreyveStorm Productions.
https://linktr.ee/corrosiveelements
Vocalist Paavo Laapotti comments:
”The song's lyrics are about distressing and constant fear of death inside an individual's head. He's lost in his own mind and doesn't know what is real and what is fake. He only has a strong feeling that he's being chased and he's forced to escape into the unknown.” ”This is one of the oldest songs written for this album and it has been waiting for the right moment to be released. Well, the day is finally here and I'm very glad that we got the right feel into the song that it needed.”
Listen to 'Exiled to Infinity'' on streaming services: https://push.fm/fl/defiled-serenity-exiled
Track
list:1. Alkutaival (feat. Juha Tapio)
2. Voices from the Void
3. Exiled to Infinity
4. Death
5. Mortal
6. Within the Slumber of the Mind
7. Through the Chaos
8. Your Worst Enemy
9. Tears of Black
10. Unfaithful (Rihanna cover) (feat. Karisma)
Recorded & mixed by Lauri Seppälä
Mastered by Juho Räihä / SoundSpiral Audio
Album cover by Nikos Stavridakis / VisionBlack
Biography:
Defiled Serenity is a melodic death metal band from Loimaa, Finland. It was founded by the vocalist and Before The Dawn frontman Paavo Laapotti in 2021. The band’s music is for the fans of old In Flames, Amorphis, Amon Amarth, Dark Tranquillity etc. Their sound relies heavily on the 90's melodeath sound, but with modern twists. The songs are filled with low growls, chunky guitars, beautiful melodies and tight rhythm sections.
They released their first stand-alone single ”Voices from the Void” in 2022 and it has reached over 25,000 streams on Spotify alone. Since then, the band has been writing new material and now it's time to unleash their long-awaited debut album!
LISTEN to the first single 'Your Worst Enemy' on streaming https://push.fm/fl/defiled-serenity-your-worst-enemy
Line-up:
Paavo Laapotti - Vocals
Jarkko Mäkelä - Lead guitar
Lauri Seppälä - Rhythm Guitar
Mikko Sormunen - Bass
Arttu Airo - Drums
https://www.facebook.com/defiledserenity
Hailing
from Los Angeles, THE MOSAIC WINDOW is a one-man melodic
black/death metal band that explores all aspects of human existence through
tragically brutal songwriting. For fans of: Kvaen, Gorgoroth, Hath, Dissection, Necrophobic, Thulcandra, Krigsgrav, Seth
Formed in 2021 by Andrew Steven Brown after many years of not playing music, The Mosaic Window originally was a coping mechanism following the deaths of Brown’s father and grandmother during the pandemic. After some recognition from the catatonic release of the “Hollow” EP, a resurgence of motivation to continue this type of music therapy overcame Brown, which led to the creation of the debut album, “Plight of Acceptance” in summer 2023. This debut quickly turned heads, including that of Willowtip Records, which signed the band and re-released the album later in 2023. Only just a year later, The Mosaic Window released the brutal sophomore album “HEMASANCTUM” with guests Gabe Seeber (Vale of Pnath, Abigail Williams, Obscura, Carach Angren) on drums, and Andy LaRocque (King Diamond) for two guest solos. Already, “Hemasanctum” has proven to be a massive set up from the debut, and The Mosaic Window is quickly becoming an unstoppable force in the world of black/death metal.
https://themosaicwindow.bandcamp.com/
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094717845304
MALAURIU/SINOATH - "MALAURIU/SINOATH"
Style : Italian Dark Sound / Black MetalLabel : Doomentia Records
Release date : 20/01/2025
In some cases, split releases do compile together random acts who have little to do with each other. But in some (rare) cases, the end result bears a greater purpose, forging an alliance in darkness if you will. Such is the case here with cult black/doom/progressive Sicilian act SINOATH, sharing this highly collectable piece of wax with fellow countrymen MALAURIU.
Both bands don’t just share Sicilian origins. Besides, compared to SINOATH whose never-ending quest started all the way back to 1990 MALAURIU is a rather ‘new’, if quite productive with already two full-lenght and a whole lot of EP and demos under its belt, act, having being active for ‘only’ ten years. So one could also argue that stylistically speaking, the two are quite different: whereas MALAURIU is more or less acquainted with black-metal, albeit a quite experimental version of it, SINOATH sound is far more old-school oriented, if as everchanging. Yet both acts are all about pushing boundaries and following a very personal path.
Talking of SINOATH, the latter contribution ‘Symphony Of The Scythe’ sees them revisiting in a way their roots, inspired by a vision of death and its role in our everyday life. A one-of-a-kind track dedicated to the late Massimo Chiofalo, who played guitar on their 2015 EP Meanders Of Doom. On the flipside, MALAURIU’ song, ‘Scuru’, is as idiosyncratic, throwing out of the window all known so-called conventions in favour of something unique and utterly ‘out there’. The track also benefits from the presence of Regen Graves from ABYSMAL GRIEF on keyboards, adding the mystique.
Tracklist
1. Malauriu - Scuru (Feat. Regen Graves from Abysmal Grief)
2. Sinoath - Symphony of the Scythe
Line-up (Malauriu):
Schizoid - Guitars
Marbas - Drums/Bass
Regen Graves - Keyboards
Perfidus - Synth/Samples
R.M. - Vocals
Sinistro - Backing vocals
Recorded between Italy and United Kingdom
Mixed and mastered at Toxic Basement Studio
https://www.facebook.com/malauriuofficial
https://malauriu.bandcamp.com/
Line-up (Sinoath):
Salvatore Fichera - Drums
Walter Garau - Bass
Gianni Cavallaro - Lead Guitar
Francesco Cucinotta - Guitars/Synth/Vocals
Recorded at Phonoputìa Studio (Letojanni - Me) in April 2024
Mastered at Toxic Basement Studio
In memory of our friend Massimo Chiofalo (1970 - 2024)
Picture on cover - "Whetting the Scythe" (1905) by Kathe Kollwitz
Piano sample freely taken from "Chanson Sicilienne" by Francesco Paolo Frontini (ed. Carisch 1906) and played by Giuseppe Senfett.
https://www.facebook.com/SinoathOfficial/
DOOMENTIA RECORDS https://www.doomentia.com/
Originally released in August 2005 by Ironclad Recordings, this definitive vinyl edition breathes new life into the album. Featuring reimagined artwork while honoring the spirit of the original, the visual overhaul was led by the album’s original artist, Steven Weiler, in collaboration with Paul Granese of Cold Cuts LLC. Jamie King of Jamie King Audio (Between the Buried and Me) was enlisted to remix and remaster the vinyl and digital editions of the reissue.
Tracklisting:1) Death March
2) Feel Like Hell
3) From These Eyes
4) Amen To Artillery
5) Forgotten End
6) Unsacred
7) Burn the Fallen
8) Storm of Swords
9) Sworn Alliance
10) It's Not About Breaking Hearts, It's About Breaking Faces
11) Claim Your Own
12) Take Aim
THE CLASSIC STRUGGLE is:
Brandon Collins - Guitars
Tim Zlinsky - Vocals
Chris Grant - Guitars
Nick Sloan - Bass
TJ Bailey - Drums
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https://www.facebook.com/TCSOfficial/
The premiere of the album’s new single, “DARKWOLF,” is now live at DeadRhetoric.com. Stream the song now at https://deadrhetoric.com/randomness/song-premiere-the-cimmerian-dark-wolf/
Bassist/vocalist Nicholas Rocha comments on the song, “Borrowing its name from the eponymous hero straight out of Ralph Bakshi's 1983 visual opus "Fire & Ice", this thrash-laden track evokes not just the rush of battle but also the weight of consequence and of course, the joy of victory!”
An Age Undreamed Of... will be released on January 10, 2025 via Bandcamp with all streaming platforms to follow. Physical copies will be made available on CD by Hyborian Rage Records with colored vinyl to be released by BVR (Black Voodoo Records).
Follow THE CIMMERIAN, for it is Crom's will. If you don’t – to hell with you!
Tracklisting:1) Shadow Kingdom
2) Neck Breaker of The Mountain
3) Silver and Gold
4) Darkwolf
5) Mournblade
6) Black Coast Tigris
7) Deathstalker
8) Monarch
The groundwork for THE CIMMERIAN was laid in 2021 by guitarist David Gein and bassist Nicholas Rocha – two-thirds of crossover thrash group Septik Onslaught. The two were writing what would become the band’s first EP when a Craigslist ad brought drummer David Morales – armed with unyielding energy and a bag of Halloween candy – to the fold.
THE CIMMERIAN delivers a wall of sound that draws inspiration from the likes of Motörhead, Black Sabbath, Venom, and Gates of Slumber. Lyrical themes informed by a deep understanding of world history, mythology, and historical literature weave throughout this chainmail tapestry.
The band released their debut EP, Thrice Majestic, in the summer of 2022. By early 2023, they returned to Robert Frank’s Minor Chord Studio to record the two-track cassette/digital release, Sword & Sorcery Vol. I.
THE CIMMERIAN is:
Bass/vocals: Nicolas Rocha
Guitars: David Gein
Drums: David Morales
https://www.facebook.com/TheCimmerianOfficial
Watch "Incipit" here: https://youtu.be/ZfefgCInTSQ?si=glfXUQr5lCximdj9
Peszek is known for his work in acclaimed Polish films such as Korczak, Ubu Król, Łabędzi Śpiew and more recent TV shows including Go Ahead, Brother (Netflix) and Warszawianka. A prize winner of multiple theatre awards, he has been a member of theatre groups in theatres across the country, including the world-famous National Theatre in Poland
The "Incipit" video was directed by Marcin Okrzesa; filmed and edited by Filmguyevsky. https://youtu.be/-lehEZVZy1Y?si=lMxoq75mnpHZjb1J
Totenmesse are:
Mold - vocals
Stawrogin - guitars, bass
Rzulty - guitars
Deimos - guitars
Krzysztof Klingbein - drums
https://www.pagan-records.com
https://www.facebook.com/Totenmesse/
DEMANDE
À LA POUSSIÈRE new
album "KINTSUGI" was welcomed by media and
fans in a great way. After some devastating shows in France, our Blackish Doom
Metallers present the official video of the song "Ichinawa" realized
by Gildas Debaussart with the precious Misty Orchid's performance as dancer. Enjoy it at: https://youtu.be/bsi8PRzNuYY
Once again the Parisian combo paints a macabre horizon at the crossroads of Black Metal, Doom and Sludge, with a song of pure darkness, atmospheres and tormented voices following in the footsteps of bands like Neurosis, Mayhem, Cult Of Luna, Akhlys, Regarde Les Hommes Tomber.
I remind you that there are still copies of their album available in digiCD and LP format on https://shorturl.at/ejUV5
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German thrash legends DARKNESS announce early bird combo for their 40the anniversary show
2024 ALBUM INFO:
“BLOOD ON CANVAS” is the angriest album to date by the Essen thrashers DARKNESS. The songs are more aggressive and harder than anything that can be found in the DARKNESS discography so far. Although it is not a concept album, “Blood on Canvas” is not just a collection of nine songs that were created in one era, but a multifaceted sound painting, painted with the colors of anger.
Musically, DARKNESS deliver the uncompromising and fast thrash metal that they have been known for since their debut album “Death Squad” (1987). However, the compositions on this album are more complex and detailed than before, without losing any of their aggression, hardness and authenticity.
The lyrics are no longer just a description of the madness that determines the course of this world, but get straight to the point without beating around the bush and without compromise.
The nine songs were produced in the Rambado Recording Studios in collaboration with Cornelius "Corny" Rambadt, who has also worked with SODOM, DISBELIEF and BONDED, among others. The predecessors "First Class Violence" and "Over And Out" were already produced in collaboration with Corny. For "Blood on Canvas", DARKNESS and producer Corny made it their mission to create an aggressive and powerful, but also honest sound.
The cover artwork is once again by Timon Kokott, with whom DARKNESS is working for the third time.
Although recordings for the album had already begun in mid-October 2023, DARKNESS and guitarist Meik separated during production, so that "Blood on Canvas" was only recorded by four people.
The story so far
The thrash metal commando DARKNESS comes from Essen - Altenessen, next to the Bay Area the most creative nucleus of the thrash wave in the 1980s.
Founded in 1984, the band made a name for themselves with the demos “Evil Curse”, “Titanic War” and “Spawn of the Dark One”.
DARKNESS released three albums between 1987 and 1989.
The first album “Death Squad” is considered a thrash classic and established the cult status of DARKNESS, which still exists today and influences thrash musicians all over the world.
In 1991 things became quieter for the band, and in 1998 singer Olli tragically died.
Lacky and Arnd, two early members, revived Thrash Guerrilla in 2004.
In 2005 the three albums “Death Squad”, “Defenders of Justice” and “Conclusion & Revival” were released again. In addition, “Bocholt Live Squad”, an official concert recording from May 14, 1987, is coming onto the market in CD format.
The long-out-of-print triple vinyl box “The Demos” from 2008 contains a live recording from the “Keep it True” Festival 2006, all demo recordings and extensive bonus material.
At the end of 2010, the musicians, who were otherwise under the banner “Eure Erben”, released an album under the name DARKNESS for the first time.
Since demand continues, the albums “Death Squad” and “Defenders of Justice” will be released on vinyl again to mark their 25th anniversary.
As with many veterans of metal, DARKNESS also has a line-up merry-go-round.
Lacky and Arnd, the band's constants, are looking for a stable line-up for a comeback.
The guitarist Meik started his job for Darkness in 2013.
Lee was given the microphone by Arnd at the end of 2014, who from then on concentrated exclusively on the guitar and backgrounds.
In 2015, Dirk took over the bass role from Christian “Spessy” Gießler, who no longer has time to be involved in DARKNESS due to his main job at Kreator.
After “Keep it True” Festival, but especially since 2014, DARKNESS have played at well-known festivals such as the “Turock Open Air”, “Obscene Extreme”, Headbangers Open Air” and the “Ruhrpott Metal Meeting”.
The old school club is also being wielded at numerous club shows around the world and proven what the band stands for: old school thrash - brutal, fast, uncompromising and mean.
With the album “The Gasoline Solution”, a real, much-praised successor to the two classics “Death Squad” and “Defenders of Justice” was released in October 2016.
Exactly 2 years after the comeback album, Darkness presented the
The album “First Class Violence” makes it impressively clear that even more than 30 years later, angry thrash still comes from Altenessen.
At the beginning of 2019, Ben took over the bass from Dirk.
The EP “Over and Out” follows in 2020.
In 2024, Dominik took over the guitar from Maik and with the highly acclaimed release of the album “Blood on Canvas” in 2024, Darkness manifested its status as a German thrash institution.
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http://www.darkness-thrash.de/
Chaos Wasteland is a Canadian thrash-crossover band formed in 2019.
The bands aesthetic and themes are based on a post-apocalyptic future concept inspired by Mad Max.
They debuted with an EP called “Bloodlust” in 2020. In 2024 they returned with an S/T full-length.
The band members are :
Isaï Flamand - Vocals
James Foster - drums & vocals
Leo G.Wolf - Guitar & vocals
Nic Belanger - Guitar
Saemund Ragnarson – Bass
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbIIg-4PmoxPHeuu1PQcFJw
https://www.facebook.com/chaos.wasteland
Watch Northbound Train lyric video: https://youtu.be/QdMR2otS_gI
Aggressive, old school and borderline chaotic, “Northbound Train” is a thrashy heavy metal song to bang your head and break your neck to.
“It’s an old song resurrected and running onward like an unstoppable train, much like Arched Fire”, says Kristian Herkman, the singer. “A train to the north of Finland, back to where Arched Fire started.”
“And what a train it is”, rejoices Ari Väntänen, the rhythm guitarist. “I love the cover art by Umar Setiawan, it’s like Thomas the Tank Engine from hell! We also have a beautiful lyric video by Jussi Hevander that fits the mood perfectly.”
Originally formed in the Finnish Lapland in 1989, the band hibernated for thirty years until reforming in the late 2019 and starting to work on new music. Now, a five-year phase seems to be nearing its end.
"Things are about to change," says Ari. “It may be that Northbound Train is the very last release with this Arched Fire line-up. Who knows what the future holds, but for now, it is what it is. As a song, it is a fitting conclusion to this era in the band’s story. It’s about the journey we’ve taken while making two albums in the 2020s. For us, it’s been both a strong progression in this current time we live in, and also a return to where we’ve come from. There’s something very beautiful and raw in it all."
And that’s how the song goes. “Spend a night in a northbound train… Spend your life in a northbound train”.
Listen 'Northbound Train' single on streaming services: https://push.fm/fl/arched-fire-train
Line-up:
Kristian Herkman (vocals)
Aslak Purojärvi (drums)
Mika Rytilahti (bass)
Janne Särkelä (lead and rhythm guitars)
Ari Väntänen (rhythm guitar)
https://archedfire.com
https://www.facebook.com/OfficialArchedFire
Brutal Records is proud to announce the signing of OVERCAST RAIN, is a Dark Metal band from Latvia, Liepaya! The band is gearing up to release their third 2025 album via Brutal Records - stay tuned!
Hailing from the city of Liepāja, this formidable band is gearing up to unleash their third studio album in 2025 under the Brutal Records banner. Get ready for a sonic storm that will redefine the boundaries of dark metal!
Formed in 2014 by the visionary duo of Mihails Maslovs (vocals/guitar) and Kolja Kirk (drums), Overcast Rain has risen as a beacon of Latvia's metal scene. Over the years, the band has evolved through lineup transformations and sonic reinventions, solidifying their status as one of the genre's most dynamic forces.
Their discography includes two acclaimed albums:
Since You Die (July 11, 2020)
My God Hates Me (March 1, 2022)
Both albums have achieved remarkable success, with tracks like "All Hope Is Gone" breaking into the Destrokit Rock chart Top 50 and earning spots in the European Metal Channel rankings. These works are now enshrined in the National Library of Latvia as cultural treasures.
The Evolution of Overcast Rain
After a hiatus, Mihails and Andris Aleksejevs reignited the band in 2018 with a fierce determination to craft a heavier and more aggressive sound. Embracing new members and shedding female vocals, the band evolved into a raw, unrelenting force. Their revamped lineup debuted with electrifying performances at the Bunker13 Fest and earned second place at the Fresh Blood competition, setting the stage for their meteoric rise.
Overcast Rain’s relentless energy has captivated audiences across Malta, Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia, the Czech Republic, Croatia, and Russia, gracing the stages of premier festivals like Dark Malta Fest, GoatHell Metal Fest, Barbar Fest, and DiFest. Sharing stages with legends such as Die Krupps, Blood Red Throne, Psyclon Nine, and Ost+Front, they’ve left an indelible mark on the global metal scene.
The Next Chapter
Currently in the studio, Overcast Rain is crafting a highly anticipated album featuring 13 brand-new tracks. Their relentless dedication to pushing the boundaries of dark metal ensures this release will be nothing short of groundbreaking.
Current Lineup:
Mihails Maslovs – Vocals, Guitar, Keyboard
Marks Širokovs – Drums, Samples, Backing Vocals
Rudolf Vistiņš – Guitar, Bass, Backing Vocals
Andris Aleksejevs – Lead Guitar
Leonidas Heidemanis – Lead Guitar
Aleksandrs Tiškevičs – Bass
Stay tuned for more updates as Overcast Rain prepares to deliver their heaviest chapter yet! This is just the beginning of their reign under Brutal Records—dark metal fans, the storm is coming.
https://songwhip.com/overcastrain/
Brutal Records is proud to announce the signing of ETERNAL RETURNS, blending the sounds of melodic death metal, metalcore, thrash, and groove band from Thane, India! The band is gearing up to release their third 2025 album via Brutal Records - stay tuned!
Founded in 2010 in Thane, Maharashtra, Eternal Returns is a leading name in the Indian metal scene, renowned for its innovative blend of melodic death metal, metalcore, thrash, and groove.
With a sound that is both intense and accessible, the band has carved a unique niche, combining technical precision with emotional depth. Their music frequently addresses themes of social issues, political commentary, and personal introspection, resonating with a diverse audience.
The band members
Harsh Makwana (Guitar/Bass)
Shankul Chavan (Guitar/Production)
Viktor (Drums)
Narendra Patel (Vocals/Lyrics)
Eternal Returns has released two critically acclaimed albums:
Reprieved to Totality
Hunchback Hatred
The latter achieved significant recognition, topping India’s iTunes Metal chart in January 2024. This milestone underscores the band’s impact and appeal within the genre. Further accolades include being named "Band of the Year" in Metal Pedia’s Top 20 Releases of 2023 and a nomination for Best Metal Band at the Radio City Freedom Awards 7, affirming their growing prominence.
Artistic Vision
Eternal Returns seeks to redefine modern metal by blending aggression with accessibility. Their lyrical themes delve into the cyclical nature of life, birth, death, myths, and the quest for liberation—drawing inspiration from Indian philosophy and universal human experiences. This vision positions the band as both innovators and storytellers within the global metal community.
https://www.facebook.com/eternalreturns
The Finnish Folk / Black Metal band METSÄN ALTTARI released their self-titled debut album on November 28th 2024 via Inverse Records.
Listen the album on streaming services: https://push.fm/fl/metsan-alttari-album
The man behind Metsän alttari, Janeski, comments:
"The debut album consists of seven songs with themes ranging from heroic to gloomy and blissful. Most of the songs are made between 2023-2024 but some of the material is much older and has been refined afterwards.
The songs have nuances of folk music spiced with the darkness of black metal and the grandeur of power metal. They also contain beautiful melodies, evil riffs, growls, epic choruses and poetic Finnish lyrics."
Joni Kantoniemi from Inverse Records comments:
"When I listened to the album for the first time, I was very impressed by the atmosphere and it was great to see that there are still new bands coming out that are honourably following in the footsteps of Finnish folk metal legends like Moonsorrow, Ensiferum and Finntroll. Highly recommended!"
Track list:
1. Intro
2. Jäätyneen järven tuolla puolen
3. Synkkä syvyys
4. Metsäiselle alttarille
5. Rautaa, tulta ja jäätä
6. Vampyyri
7. Verikuun kirous
Music and lyrics by Janeski
Album cover by Nucleart Design
Biography:
"Metsän Alttari ("Altar of the forest") is a Finnish one-man folk/black metal project driven by cold whispering winds, burning big emotions and ancient mythology."
Line-up
Janeski - Everything
https://www.facebook.com/MetsanAlttari
Release
Date: December
13th 2023Label : Spinefarm Records
For a soundtrack to the end of the world, there is no band better than Electric Wizard.
As the COVID pandemic took hold in 2020 and lockdown restricted movement to your immediate surrounds, the legendary British doom outfit wondered if they might ever play live again. Out in the wilds of the English Westcountry where singer/guitarist Jus Oborn and guitarist Liz Buckingham live, the band descended into their crypt-like jam space to make a live album like no other. With no audience, and no actual plan to release what they came out with, they recorded themselves into a 16-track tape machine to capture their essence, their malevolence, their heaviness.
“We’d been gigging for two years at that point, around America three times, going to Japan and Australia, and we were sounding pretty good by the end of it,” says Jus. “When the pandemic happened we thought, ‘Fuck it, maybe we’ll never play again.’ So we went into the jam room and played the songs to get them on tape to capture how we were playing at the time.”
The final product, Black Magic Rituals and Perversions Vol. 1, is as raw and heavy as one would expect from The Wizard.
“It's raw as fuck,” boasts Jus. “It’s like a lost ’70s black metal demo rehearsal session or something. It’s raw, nasty, screaming in your face. I always promised Electric Wizard was like rats in your face. This is verging on it.”
As anyone who’s experienced them live – headlining stages at Download Festival, or London’s iconic Roundhouse – will know, Wizard gigs are a dark celebration of heaviness and volume and bad vibes. Here, the songs sound like a violent hallucination that takes you into their world. Just as their studio works carry in them a sense of sleazy horror, drug-altered reality and middle-fingered misanthropy, the songs the band tear through here drip with the heavy, sinister vibe of having been caught in the crypt of the wizard.
“It was a more about capturing atmosphere and capturing energy,” says Jus.“I was really excited by the idea of just recording us playing purely live to tape and making it sound as raw as possible, like an old, lost recording. We used shitty mics, crappy old tape machine, put it together as fast as possible and just went for it. No one's sitting down, no one's got headphones on, we’re all fucking headbanging, just going for it.”
Opening with the enormous Dopethrone, and taking in signature apocalyptic doom staples like Witchcult Today, Satanic Rites Of Drugula and the ever-destructive Funeralopolis, the set caught on tape here shows how powerful and dominating The Wizard can be. As a band who never quite play the same thing twice, even Just notes that over the years some of these versions have grown more sharp edges and barbs than their studio counterparts.
“Some of the stuff from [2010 album] Black Masses, I was really happy to give it more of an edge,” he says. “And even stuff like …Drugula, I think it's probably a little bit laid back on the album. It's really such a creepy song about a creature coming up from the grave, and the live version sounds more spooky.”
Jus says he wanted to capture a feeling like that of Motörhead’s classic No Sleep 'til Hammersmith, or the sense from KISS’ ALIVE! that you were getting a window into something, a world the band created. It’s also, he says, an opportunity for a band as big and cult-like as The Wizard to bring something from metal’s dirty underbelly into the light, if only for the purposes of freaking out the unprepared.
“It's kind of more got an underground feel to it,” says Jus. “We've always been trying to drag in the underground into the overground, rather than pretending to be playing some big stadium, arena show.”
Indeed, what you have here is Electric Wizard red in tooth and claw. There’s no overdubs, no cheating, no putting things through the computer to neaten up afterwards, just a band conjuring up their black magic and capturing it as directly as possible, to the point where you can feel it in your speakers.
“I think that’s what's going wrong with modern music, you know. For all the benefit of copying and pasting and computer stuff, you're losing something, probably the most important thing of all, which is why people even listen to rock music, which is to listen to a band, listen to the energy between the musicians and how the instruments are locked together, and how that sounds fucking great.”
A soundtrack to the end of the world? Come this way, my fanatics. The Wizard awaits…
Tracklisting
1. Dopethrone
2. Incense For The Damned
3. Black Mass
4. Witchcult Today
5. Satanic Rites Of Drugula
6. Scorpio Curse
7. The Chosen Few
8. Funeralopolis
Line-Up:
Jus Oborn – guitar / vocals
Liz Buckingham – guitar
Simon Poole – drums
Clayton Burgess – bass
https://www.spinefarmrecords.com/
https://www.electricfuckinwizard.com/
The
horrendous release has been teased by Decibel Magazine who in
revealing the track “PENDUNCULAR HALLUCINOSIS“ via an
exclsuvie premiere, have remarked that the band “formed by members of
Hissing wears their love for Pissgrave, early Carcass and Agothacles on
their sleeve, and their self-titled EP is a celebration of gory and savage
extreme music, as dense as it is aggressive.“ - you can check out the
feature and the track https://www.decibelmagazine.com/2024/11/21/track-premiere-horse-butcher-penduncular-hallucinosis/Members of praised surrealistic black/death metal deformers Hissing re-metastazie in Horse Butcher, a disfigured onslaught of gore-fucked bestial deathgrind worshipping directly at the altar of Carcass, Archgoat,
Disgorge, Impetigo and Pissgrave. Where the imperative is repulsing, Horse Butcher step up to take the concept to its most inevitable and gut wrenching conclusions, bludgeoning the mind into a horrendous aural pulp of absolute violence and depravity. The band members’ roots in avantgarde experimentalism are not set aside here, rather preserved to augment the load of horror and disbelief in belching out these six tracks and twenty minutes of neanderthalian carnage and slaughterhouse madness. Several steps backward in human decency and dignity are needed to authentically perceive and metabolize the scum-fucking level of vile barbarism and inhumanity going into these tracks, but what really transpires is the band’s paradoxically nobel mission of reminding us all of what is unfortunately normal, real and happening everywhere every day in this world. A blindness and indifference against which Horse Butcher have seemingly waged a cryptic and gruesome war, by taking the horrors of the world straight back to the listener and shoving the putrid stench, cruelty and repulsiveness of human actions right back into humanity’s face.
The debut self-tilted Horse Butcher EP (which features cover art by cult gore collage master Adam Medford, as well as a thick as concrete mastering job by Dan Lowndes of Cruciamentum) is set to be released December 20 2024 on CD/MC/digital formats worldwide, all of which are now pre-order able via all our channels.
Sincerely, Sentient Ruin
https://sentientruin.com/releases/terror-hymni-belli-occultum-farwl
https://sentientruin.com/bands#/horse-butcher
Gutrectomy, hailing from the dark depths of the Black Forest in Germany, was forged in the crucible of brutality back in 2011. Their music is a relentless amalgamation of Slam Death Metal, Deathcore,
On November 15, 2024 their latest single “Shard Throat” delves into themes of inner torment, mental anguish, and the desperate search for release. The lyrics depict a protagonist trapped in a purgatorial state, suffocating under the weight of darkness and madness. Battling inner demons, the song captures a sense of hopelessness and despair, where death is seen as the only escape.
The intense psychological and emotional pain fuels the chaotic energy of the track, creating a relentless, cathartic experience.
https://www.youtube.com/@gutrectomy
https://www.gutrectomy.de
https://www.facebook.com/gutrectomy
"I feel incredibly lucky to be working with WormHoleDeath Records," stated Ömer. "I set out to make music that expresses my feelings and thoughts about life and death, and honestly I did not care during the making of this album whether anyone would eventually hear it or not. Once it was completed I felt as if I would be satisfied with it for as long as time exists, because I felt that it resonated with the whole of existence. I believe that if not one person listened to this music I would still feel happy with it and listen to it myself."
A
Universe of Influences CollideÖmer Doğramacı is a multidimensional artist and musician who brings a unique blend of cultural and musical influences to his work. Born in the Bronx, New York, Doğramacı’s upbringing was shaped by a diverse range of experiences and cultural influences. From an early age, he was exposed to various traditional wisdom teachings, which ignited a deep interest in spirituality and mysticism that would come to influence his artistic and musical pursuits.
Throughout his life, Doğramacı has pursued a wide range of musical styles, drawing on the diverse cultural influences that have shaped him. He has studied and performed traditional Turkish and Middle Eastern music, as well as jazz, rock, and electronic music. His work is characterized by a fluidity that crosses boundaries and defies categorization, as he brings together elements of these diverse genres in his compositions and performances.
In addition to his musical pursuits, Doğramacı is also a visual artist whose work explores the intersection of the spiritual and the material. His art is characterized by a sense of transcendence, as he seeks to evoke the mystical experiences that lie beyond the physical realm. Drawing on a variety of mediums, including painting, drawing, and installation, Doğramacı’s work is deeply personal and reflective of his spiritual journey.
Throughout his career, Doğramacı has collaborated with a wide range of artists, musicians, and spiritual teachers, sharing his unique perspective and bringing his distinctive voice to a variety of creative projects. His work is a testament to the power of cross-cultural exchange and the transformative potential of art and music. As an artist and musician, Ömer Doğramacı continues to push boundaries and explore new frontiers, inspiring others with his innovative and visionary approach to creativity.
Tracklist
1. The King's Feast
2. Pray for Death
3. Fog of War
4. Deep Gaze into the Flames of Hell
5. Call to Prayer
6. Narcissistic Society
7. Inner Sanctum
8. Pain of Existence
www.youtube.com/@fragmentarysolidabyss7838
https://fragmentarysolidabyss.net/
NEWS 24.11.2024
Die Death- und Groove-Metal-Band MAGNACULT kehrt
mit der explosiven neuen Single und dem Video WINDS OF CREATIONS zurück,
dem zweiten Vorgeschmack auf ihr mit Spannung erwartetes Album LUCIS,
das 2025 erscheinen soll. Nach dem Erfolg von Eternity’s Gate befasst
sich dieser neue Titel mit Themen wie spirituellem Erwachen,
Widerstandsfähigkeit und der spürbaren Kraft der Transformation. Die
mitreißenden Riffs, fesselnden Grooves und tiefgründigen Texte
machen Winds of Creation zu einer Hymne, die MagnaCults Status
als Metal-Pioniere weiter stärkt.In Winds of Creation fängt MagnaCult die Essenz einer göttlichen Begegnung ein und erkundet die überwältigende Präsenz der Spiritualität und die Kraft, das Alltägliche in das Außergewöhnliche zu verwandeln. Der Text beschreibt eine Reise des Erwachens mit lebendigen Bildern der sprichwörtlichen Winds of Creation als Symbol für Erneuerung und Kraft. Die Struktur des Liedes ist eine Offenbarung, mit kraftvollen Versen, einem meditativen Refrain und einer unerbittlichen Energie, die sowohl persönliche als auch universelle Glaubenserfahrungen verkörpert. Das dazugehörige Video unterstreicht dieses Thema mit einem atemberaubenden visuellen Erlebnis und lässt den Betrachter in ein Reich aus Licht, Schatten und Selbstbeobachtung eintauchen.
Die Single wurde mit viel Liebe zum Detail aufgenommen. Joost van den Broek (Epica, Ayreon) kümmerte sich um die Aufnahme des Schlagzeugs in den Sandlane Recording Facilities. Der renommierte Produzent Matt Bayles (Mastodon, Norma Jean, Pearl Jam) ist für die Co-Produktion und den Mix verantwortlich und zeigt mit Winds of Creation, wie MagnaCult mühelos technische Präzision mit roher Emotion verbindet. Bayles' Fachwissen in der Schaffung schwerer, aber dennoch melodischer Klänge ist offensichtlich und sorgt dafür, dass der Song sowohl bei treuen Fans als auch bei neuen Zuhörern großen Anklang findet.
Mit dieser Veröffentlichung geht MagnaCult den nächsten Schritt in ihrer Mission, die europäische Metal-Szene zu dominieren. Ihre überzeugenden Live-Auftritte und die Zusammenarbeit mit großen Namen haben ihnen bereits eine treue Fangemeinde eingebracht, und mit Winds of Creation bauen sie ihren Kult weiter aus. Die Band ist bereit für eine ausgedehnte Tour im Jahr 2025 und lädt ihre Fans ein, Teil dieser epischen Reise zu werden
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VӦLVA – “DESIRES PROFANE”
Label: Grind To Death Records / Fiadh ProductionsRelease Date: November 28th 2024
Genre: Black Metal
For fans of: Darkthrone | Urgehal | Wolfbastard | Taake
An insignificant, impotent worm of belief came crawling from the desert sands. It brought its wheedling words of bile and honey to our home, its slow poison of false humility and father worship, eating at the hearts of those too easily swayed from sacred paths. Our steel began to rust and our blood run thin. Our mothers and our teachers, our conduits to the world that had cradled us through the centuries, were cast down and discarded as over eager boy-kings clambered across the bodies that had birthed them, scrambling desperately for the crown of the whispering worm. Under this new order of edicts and commandments seers became whores and queens became witches. And the disregarding turned to disrespecting…to dominating…to abusing…and to burning.
“Like the screams from a thousand vengeful souls from the witch’s bonfire.” - Vittra describes the sound of Völva.
From Malmö, Sweden comes the vengeful, satanic, feminist sound of Völva; a howling, hate-filled voice of rage, fuelled by the fire and the fists that have subjugated womankind since the old ways were undone by the insidious Christian contamination of the world. Born in the simmering underground cauldrons of punk and black metal the band built their foundations with a self-titled demo and the highly regarded Promises Unfold As Lies EP – and now the time for the unveiling of their mesmerising, intimidating full length debut album is at hand. Desires Profane begins with the acidic malice of ‘The Tower’ and immediately draws you into its world of flame and shadow. With its clarity edged with dirt and direct, unflinching approach ‘The Tower’ begins to carve out a strange soundscape of distinct character, with melody implied rather than simply stated. Familiar yet unsettlingly different…it’s an aura that permeates the whole album. ‘Walk With Me’, primal and chaotic, infused with anger and a sense of the forbidden that underlines the fact that Völva are born of different blood, a breed apart and your welcome into their circle is by no means assured. ‘Never Forgive’ stalks you like a blood encrusted valkyrie with a slow menace and a Transylvanian hunger, while ‘The Serpent’ sinks its needle fangs of nightmare into your quivering flesh, injecting the venom as cold flames lick at your nerve endings. The dark and ragged glory that unfolds as Desires Profane progresses is both addictive and magnificent. This is black metal at its assured and powerful, cruel and angular best, attacking with a merciless and fiercely focused purpose. Finishing with ‘Vagabond’ that brings a pagan lilt to its grimy onslaught, a hymn to forgotten times before the coming of the worm, Desires Profane leaves you in no doubt that Völva want to tear down everything that you know and set light to all you think you understand.
On November 28th Desires Profane will be unleashed on vinyl by Fiadh Productions and CD by Grind To Death Records – both versions housed in a sleeve that affirms Völva’s chosen role as the enemy, the adversary of the oppressor. Scathing and acerbic in their assault on all who support the pillars of our rotten society, this band are passionate advocates for its end. You will not hear another album this year as aflame with scorn, contempt and fury as Desires Profane – bewitching in its bitterness and spellbinding in its savagery.
Line-up:
Hedonosticia - Vocals/Bass
Vittra - Guitar/Vocals
Skuld – Drums/Vocals
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Australian Death Metal brutes, GUTLESS, have released debut album, HIGH IMPACT VIOLENCE! The album is available on CD and digital formats via Dark Descent Records. Me Saco Un Ojo is handling vinyl treatment. The cassette edition is available through both labels.
GUTLESS gave us one of 2018’s filthiest demos. Two years later, we saw a split release with Mortal Wound. Now, six years after that demo, we are finally getting the debut album. Strap in; this one is going to be nauseating…
Instantly they cave in your skull with maniacal riffing and unrelenting drum assaults. If you can’t withstand the might of Death Metal, turn back fast. The equally violent vocal attack will seal the deal as the insanity creeps further into the cemetery, searching for prey. GUTLESS has that perfect blend of old-school savagery while retaining their personality and sound that doesn’t feel like a diluted version of a superior band. Snap-neck rhythms and visceral grinding warfare will certainly have even the seasoned maniac tearing at their flesh in morbid ecstasy as this short but sweet opus erupts pus into their ear canal.
If you need more convincing, take a look at that cover art; reminiscent of the 90s while striking in its own right. You had better believe the album is just as damaging as that brick. Contorting and convulsing into tormenting visions of the macabre, GUTLESS contradicts their name by dragging out your entrails repeatedly across eight indomitable cuts of sadism and brutality. The underground still has plenty of bite down under and these fiends proudly showcase one of the nastiest examples you will hear this year!”
Track
Listing:1. Bashed And Hemorrhaging
2. Beyond The Catacombs
3. Scalpel Obsession
4. Avalanche Of Viscera
5. Galvanized
6. Carved Into Existence
7. Gore God
8. Viral Infection
GUTLESS is:
Joe Steele - Bass
Ollie Ballantyne - Drums
Tom Caldwell - Guitars/Vocals
Allan Stacey - Guitars
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This is evident in the album's first single, "MASS GRAVE MEMORY." The band has partnered with Metal Injection for the exclusive premiere of the official music video for the song. Watch now at https://metalinjection.net/video/pathogenics-new-single-mass-grave-memory-is-a-riff-powered-steamroller
PATHOGENIC vocalist Jake Burns reveals the song's lyrical themes.
“'Mass Grave Memory' asks the ultimate question: what do we gain when we destroy everything? It’s a vivid portrayal of nuclear war’s aftermath — the searing light, the choking ash, and the silence of a world undone. Above all, it stands as a stark warning of what will await us if humanity loses control.”
Skepsis Recordings will release Crowned in Corpses on February 7, 2025. Pre-order the album now at www.skepsisrecordings.com.
Tracklisting:1) Mass Grave Memory
2) The New Rot
3) Dead But Not At Rest
4) Exiled from the Abyss
5) Fragments
6) Crowned in Corpses
7) Drag Your Crosses
8) Silicon Regime
Out of Boston’s depths emerges PATHOGENIC, a force unshackled from hiatus and reborn with Crowned in Corpses. Over 42 punishing minutes, this progressive death metal quintet weaves together labyrinthine riffs, relentless rhythms, and chilling visions of a decaying world.
In 2022, the band’s resurgence was ignited when original vocalist Jake Burns and new drummer Tyler Montaquila joined forces with guitarists Chris Gardino, Justin Licht, and bassist Dan Leahy. Together, they’ve forged a sound that is ferocious, intricate, and unapologetically heavy — delivering metal that demands to be heard.
PATHOGENIC has shared stages with legends like Suffocation, Revocation, and The Faceless, and has annihilated crowds at the New England Metal and Hardcore Festival and RPM Fest. Known for their high-octane live performances, the band’s energy and command leave audiences with no choice but to headbang furiously.
Set to release on February 7, 2025, through Skepsis Recordings, Crowned in Corpses is a ferocious musical declaration: eight tracks of devastating power and haunting warnings of the darkness that lies ahead.
PATHOGENIC is:
Jake Burns - vocals
Chris Gardino - guitars
Justin Licht - guitars
Dan Leahy - bass
Tyler Montaquila - drums
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Label: Fighter RecordsRelease Date: December 3rd 2024
Genre: Heavy Metal
For fans of: Queensrÿche | Judas Priest | Vicious Rumors | Solitude Aeternus
It’s time to head back to the forge, to the place where it all began, where the smith first brought the hammer down upon the anvil, tempering the British steel that would become Forged In Black! It’s time to celebrate 15 years of real heavy metal, 15 years of indefatigable spirit and musical power! It’s time to reach back into the past and draw the earliest creations of Forged In Black from the cold ashes and thrust them back into the fire, reinvigorating the hellion screams and contagious riff attacks! It’s time for Forged In Black to be born again!
It was 2009 when the first line-up of Forged In Black was assembled, originally under the name Merciless Fail – a moniker that was soon abandoned as the sheer strength of the young band’s material became apparent. After relentless work in the rehearsal room and on the stage, by 2013 the rebranded Forged In Black were ready to record their debut, self-titled album – and it is that monumental piece of history that has now been remastered and expanded, adorned in rejuvenated artwork and unleashed again in celebration of fifteen years at the forge! Over the decade and a half of their existence Forged In Black have performed at Bloodstock Open Air and Hammerfest, graced the stage of the legendary Camden Underworld with the likes of Diemonds and metal legends Demon; they have worked with top producers like Chris Tsangarides (Thin Lizzy, Judas Priest, Black Sabbath etc) and Romesh Dodangoda (Motörhead, Bring Me The Horizon, Bullet For My Valentine etc) and had their recorded works lavished in praise by major magazines such as Zero Tolerance and Powerplay. What better way to mark their achievements than with a powerful new version of the album that started it all? Songs like the eponymous anthem ‘Forged In Black’ itself and the epic ‘Accusations Of The Innocent’ remain important elements of the Forged live show to this day, absolute fan favourites that now sound better than ever with the muscular remastering work of Marcus Stock (Alcest, Green Carnation, Marché Funebre etc). The album’s tracklisting has also been expanded with the addition of two early EP title tracks, ‘The Tide’ and ‘The Exodus’ from 2013 and 2014 respectively; both prime slices of Forged In Black metal, these forgotten classics now have the platform they have always deserved – remastered and heavier than ever!
The original Forged In Black album artwork has been reimagined in vibrant fashion by the band’s guitarist Andy Songhurst, an acclaimed professional tattoo artist in his life away from the forge. The elements of the image will be instantly familiar to longstanding fans of the original album, but the style and approach make the cover fresh and impactful, ablaze with new life and colour - just like the songs it accompanies. Forged In Black Remastered MMXXIV will be released on December 3rd by Fighter Records, on CD and digital formats – and the hammer will land with a force unparalleled, a might like never before!
Line-up:
Chris Stoz Storozynski - Lead Vocals
Andy Songhurst - Lead And Rhythm Guitars
Kieron Rochester - Bass and Vocals
Tim Chandler - Lead And Rhythm Guitars
Oliver Gill – Drums
Featured on the original recordings:
Kev Rochester – Drums
Rob Chaplin – Guitars
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The album is a synthesis of avant-garde metal and comedic audio drama. Gobischkevrot recounts the story of a beleaguered clan of goblins seeking mystical power in a desperate struggle for survival in a human-dominated world.
A concept album in the truest sense, Gobischkevrot blends intense folk-inspired metal with spoken-word narration from the Goblin RaidBoss known as Skraptif.
With over 20 releases under their belt, GOBLIN HOVEL fully embraces their metal influences with Gobischkevrot; a natural progression from 2022’s Whatever Keeps the Light On.
Track
listing:1. Ambush
2. The Cave
3. Gobischkevrot
4. The Plan
5. Voyage of the Grogswiller
6. The Stowaway
7. Borokol pt. II
8. Don't Eat The Mushrooms
9. Dialogue with a Mountain
10. Moon's Fist
11. The Night Man Learned to Fear the Mountain
12. Crineiga
Gobischkevrot was recorded, mixed and mastered at Blackwell Sound with additional recording at Nektarkin Studios throughout 2024. The lyrics and script were written by the Nameless Goblin. Music was composed and arranged by the collective known as GOBLIN HOVEL. Cover art and Character Sheets by Alexios Ciancio @cianciographics. Back cover art and Layout by Eva Zarich. Band Photography by Fursy.
This album is a companion/expansion to March of the Goblins by Tha Goblvnz March. Listen here, and dive into the gobbish extended universe! https://thagoblvnzmarch.bandcamp.com/
GOBLIN HOVEL is a collective of musicians and artists formed in Meadville, PA in 2010 and currently based in Buffalo/Rochester, NY. Though primarily influenced by heavy metal, the band takes cues from various musical and folk traditions from around the world to create an intense avant-garde soundscape reflective of humanity’s chaotic and often contradictory nature. Lyrically, the band focuses on the universal human experience filtered through the lens of history, folklore, and esoterica.
GOBLIN HOVEL 2024 is:
The Nameless Goblin: bass, vocals, throat singing, Fx, guitar on track 11, voice of Skraptif
Damn Barbarian: Lead Vocals, voice of Ghirrul
Rawbeard: Guitars, recording, vocals, voice of Baalkryth and Borokol
Petuh: Banjos, Mandolin, vocals, voice of Nerlhein
Son G: Drums, rattles, electronics, keyboards, voice of Human Guard
Guest Appearances:
Mickey: vocals/voice of the Pixie
Squee Key Fromage: voice of Human Guard
Tom Gerwitz: recording, throat singing on track 11, mixing, mastering, samples, vocals
Alexios Ciancio: voice of Goblvnz the mountain, additional composer on track 9.
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HELLTRAIN releases debut album “ROUTE 666” on vinyl for 20 year anniversary .Swedish Helltrain was founded in 2002 by Pierre Törnkvist on vocals & bass (Everdawn, Scheitan, Devils Force), Oscar Karlsson on drums (Raised Fist, Defleshed, Gates of Ishtar) & Patrik Törnkvist on guitar (The Moaning, Everdawn, Battlelust). The trio recorded a demo with three songs and quickly gained attention for their original sound where a mix where previous musical experiences in heavier genres such as death, thrash & black metal meet arrangements and sound from rock n roll & punk. Their demo was infact only sent in to one record company, namely Nuclear Blast who chose to contract Helltrain immediately.
The debut album "Route 666" was recorded in the hometown of Luleå and
later mixed in Studio Dug Out by Daniel Bergstrand, known from productions
with In Flames, Soilwork, Meshuggah & Behemoth. The album was released
on CD in 2004 by Nuclear Blast in Europe and has since been licensed 3 times in
the USA, Poland and Russia. For the US release, Pierre in the band was
personally called up on the phone by vocalist Jimmy Pop of Bloodhound Gang, who
stumbled across Helltrain on the now retired music site MySpace. Jimmy Pop
then released the record through his label, the Jimmy Franks Recording
Company and practically this meant that Universal Music released and
distributed in the US.The title track "Route 666" appeared on Bam Margera's (Jackass) own TV series "Viva La Bands" and also on a smaller compilation album released by MTV with only 4 bands: Helltrain, HIM, Rammstein & Bloodhound Gang.
Now to celebrate that it is 20 years since "Route 666" was released, the record is finally being released on vinyl for the first time by label Discouraged Records (Umeå, Sweden) in a very limited edition of 300 copies.
Pre-order starts today november 22 and it set for release on december 6th.
Helltrain discography
2004 “Route 666” (CD album/Nuclear Blast(EU) & Irond Records(RUS))
2006 “Route 666” (CD album/Jimmy Franks Recording Company(USA))
2008 “Rock n roll devil” (CD album/Universal Music)
2009 “Route 666” (CD album/Metal Mind(POL))
2012 “Death is coming” (CD album/TPL Records)
2018 “Wolfnight” (digital single/own release)
2018 “On your knees” (digital single/own release)
2021 “Alive” (digital ep, own release)
2023 “Mischief” (digital single, own release)
2024 "Route 666" (LP album/Discouraged Records)
Helltrain Line Up 2024:
Pierre Törnkvist: Vocals
Patrik Törnkvist: Guitar
Mikael Sandorf: Guitar (Gates of Ishtar, Duskfall, ex-Deathbound)
Markus Parkkila: Bass (Devils Force, Gates of Ishtar)
Fredrik Andersson: Drums (Gates of Ishtar, ex-Duskfall)
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Just one month to "PATH TO OBLIVION" release date and EPITAPH unveil a second song from their highly ambitious new work due out on My Kingdom Music on December 20th.
The song's title is "Voices Behind The Wall" and it's inspired to "The dreams in the witch house" a tale by H.P. Lovecraft and has lyrics written by Jessica Carola Ragone.
A very suggestive lyric video, created by Tiago Silva, is available at https://youtu.be/IPinnA_raKw
"Path To Oblivion" LP/CD/tape/bundle could be pre-ordered at https://shorturl.at/RtoNK
First work to have Ricky Dal Pane (singer of the band Witchwood) behind the microphone, this is definitively an album for fans of Candlemass, Pentagram, Solstice, Solitude Aeturnus, Black Sabbath, Trouble.
The journey towards the oblivion has begun and Doom Metal, Progressive and Esotericism are the coordinates.
DOOM ON!!!
Line-up: Mauro Tollini: drums; Nicola Murari: bass; Lorenzo Loatelli: guitars; Ricky Dal Pane: vocals
Style: Epic Doom Metal with elements of classic Heavy Metal and Progressive
Similar artists: Candlemass, Pentagram, Solstice, Solitude Aeturnus, Black Sabbath, Trouble
Cover artwork created by Luciana Nedelea and tracklist: 1. Path To Oblivion
2. Embraced By Worms
3. Condemned To Flesh
4. Nameless Demon
5. She's Reborn In Blasphemy
6. Voices Behind The Wall
7. Kingdom Of Slumber
8. Fall From Grace
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Italian
black metal outfit ARDEAT unleashes their ferocious
new single, "IGNIS FATUM," today via Wormholedeath. The
track is taken from the band's upcoming album "APOTHEOSIS",
due for release on 20 December 2024."Ignis Fatum" merges mythology and existential themes, depicting a journey through destruction and rebirth. References to Danae's tower and Dionysian chaos evoke the inevitability of fate and divine wrath. Both destructive and purifying, fire consumes the emptiness of existence, while commands to "Rise, Dominate, Dance, Rule" reflect a triumphant rebirth. The song channels mythic cycles of death and renewal, culminating in an ascent toward immortality as the soul transcends chaos and marches to the stars.
"Ignis Fatum" is available on all digital platforms. Listen here: https://orcd.co/ignisfatum
Ardeat is a black metal band from Brescia, Italy, formed in 2021 by Enrico Pinelli, Julian Polonioli, Riccardo Cremaschini, and Andrea Salvagni. After releasing a cover of Franco Battiato's Atlantide, guitarist Cristian della Noce joined, and they recorded their debut EP, Exitivm, featuring a 20-minute song in two acts. Ardeat has performed with notable Italian metal acts like Mortuary Drape and Opera IX, blending black metal, early death metal, and NWOBHM influences, inspired by bands such as Dissection and Mgla.
Prepare for "Apotheosis" to arrive on December 20th, 2024. In the meantime, ignite your soul with the burning fury of "Ignis Fatum."
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Ritual Fog are one of the most exciting new death metal bands from the US with their blend of death and thrash metal with some heaving, stomping slow parts thrown in. Toilet ov Hell premiered an electrifying new track at https://toiletovhell.com/exclusive-track-premiere-ritual-fogs-nocturnal-suffering/
Excerpt - "To keep things fresher than wet green ooze irradiating your rotting cemetery, Ritual Fog brings together OSDM, thrash, and just a hint of whatever it is Autolith is doing, delivering a balanced, vicious, pitboss-approved record."
RITUAL FOG - “BUT MERELY FLESH”
For
fans of
: Morgoth, Asphyx, Skeletal Remains, Laceration, Malevolent Creation, Death, Leper
ColonyRitual Fog have masterfully infused thrash influences in their old school death metal sound in a way that the music becomes far more acerbic and gritty, so much so that even when they slow down during their doomier moments, it sounds incredibly scathing and vile. Their riffs seem to have a tendency to press down against the listener and create a burning sensation first in the ears, then in the rest of the body. The hoarse vocals emanating from what can only be a serrated throat add to the grating effect and enhance the nastiness quotient manifold. They seem to have borrowed the right amount of influences to form a cohesive albeit abrasive sound that wreaks havoc no matter what path they decide to tread. As such, they are able to easily traverse blood-smeared pits in both fast paced and thrashy style as well as the ponderous, doom-riddled way, without diminishing the sizzle. This ability to retain the aggression and switch things up at the drop of the hat elevates them above their monotonous old school-sounding peers and gives them an exciting edge. Assimilating and perfecting their sound for their much awaited debut full length, Ritual Fog have created a lurching, ravaging beast and it's hungry and absolutely unstoppable.
Line up
Ian Younkin - Vocals / Guitar
Andrew Hobday - Drums
Spencer Martin - Guitar
Jon Clark - Bass
Artwork by Juanjo Castellano Rosado
Track listing
1. Misticism
2. Desolate Chasm
3. Slimeblade
4. Nocturnal Suffering
5. Demented Procession
6. Fog Sermon
7. Carnal Pain
8. Sentient Chamber
9. But Merely Flesh
Release date - November 29th, 2024
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Thank you very much! Kunal Choksi Label owner Transcending Obscurity Mumbai, India
BRUTAL RECORDS is proud to announce the signing of ETERNAL RETURNS, blending the sounds of melodic death metal, metalcore, thrash, and groove band from Thane, India! The band is gearing up to release their third 2025 album via Brutal Records - stay tuned!
Founded in 2010 in Thane, Maharashtra, Eternal Returns is a leading name in the Indian metal scene, renowned for its innovative blend of melodic death metal, metalcore, thrash, and groove.
With a sound that is both intense and accessible, the band has carved a unique
niche, combining technical precision with emotional depth. Their music
frequently addresses themes of social issues, political commentary, and personal
introspection, resonating with a diverse audience.The band members
Harsh Makwana (Guitar/Bass)
Shankul Chavan (Guitar/Production)
Viktor (Drums)
Narendra Patel (Vocals/Lyrics)
Eternal Returns has released two critically acclaimed albums:
Reprieved to Totality
Hunchback Hatred
The latter achieved significant recognition, topping India’s iTunes Metal chart in January 2024. This milestone underscores the band’s impact and appeal within the genre. Further accolades include being named "Band of the Year" in Metal Pedia’s Top 20 Releases of 2023 and a nomination for Best Metal Band at the Radio City Freedom Awards 7, affirming their growing prominence.
Artistic Vision
Eternal Returns seeks to redefine modern metal by blending aggression with accessibility. Their lyrical themes delve into the cyclical nature of life, birth, death, myths, and the quest for liberation—drawing inspiration from Indian philosophy and universal human experiences. This vision positions the band as both innovators and storytellers within the global metal community.
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Metal innovators OWDWYR have released the instrumental edition of their debut album, RECEPTOR. Released one year ago, Receptor was widely praised by the press for setting a new standard for technical death metal.
This anniversary, instrumental edition will allow fans to delve deeper into the intricate arrangements and complex instrumentation that make Receptor such a groundbreaking work.
"While I love LOVE Max's vocals, they have so much girth that they take up quite a frequency range," says Paul Plumeri, the band's primary songwriter and guitarist. "We wanted to choose our most proggy, layered tracks, and do a special instrumental mix and master so people could hear the rich tapestry of counterpoint and varied instrumentation."
The band has shared a visualizer for the EP. This uncut sequence features a live liquid performance by Thomas Condry . Watch the visualizer on https://www.youtube.com/@owdwyr
Order the instrumental edition of Receptor at https://owdwyr.bandcamp.com/album/receptor-instrumental-edition
The EP was mixed by AJ Viana at AJ Viana Productions and mastered by Alan Douches at West West Side Music. It features performances from Kenny Grohowski, Kevin Paradis, Sydney Kjerstad, and the West European Symphony Orchestra.
Track
Listing:1) Praefatio / The Liminal Carapace
2) Ein
3) Supplicant
4) Reverie
5) Pitchtongue Vesper
6) The Sputtering Torch
OWDWYR is a technical death metal band based in the United States. Their music is a unique blend of extreme metal, jazz, classical, and progressive influences. Their debut album, Receptor, was released to critical acclaim in 2023.
Band Members:
Paul Plumeri Jr. - Guitars, Composition, and Programming
Chris Williams - Bass
Max Lichtman - Vocals and Lyrics
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In a joint statement, XENOS A.D. expressed their excitement about this partnership: "XENOS A.D. is delighted to be a part of My Kingdom Music to release our new album because we already know the great work they did for us in the early years of our career and in the past. "Requiem For The Oppressor" is the result of years of hard work towards creating music that we believe represents the very best of Thrash Metal. My Kingdom Music has been so supportive in the long journey we have gone on to create this album and we’re incredibly excited to be a part of their family and share our music with the world!".
Formed by friends Giuseppe Taormina (guitars), Ignazio Nicastro (voice & bass), Danilo Ficicchia (drums), XENOS A.D. quickly gained recognition in the European Metal scene thanks to their impressive live attitude and performances at some of the greatest festivals in Europe (Wacken Open Air, Agglutination, Into The Grave, Area 53 among others).
Their distinctive blend of lyricism about war and its horrors, combined with their relentless, neck-breaking Thrash, pays homage to the genre's golden age Gods such as Slayer, Megadeth, Kreator, Exodus and Testament as well as some of the melody and progressive tendencies of Metal Church and Death Angel.
Fans of Thrash Metal can rejoice in yet another band flying their Metal flag proudly.
Now all you have to do is experience the raw power of the fury of XENOS A.D.
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ANTE-INFERNO deliver a malevolent hammer strike with “DEATH’S SOLILOQUY”; harnessing the bestial might of traditional black metal and intricately weaving it with the haunting majesty of the atmospheric sound the band is known for
North Yorkshire, UK; 20 November 2024: UK black metal act Ante-Inferno have unveiled their third album "Death's Soliloquy" via Black Metal Promotion ahead of its release on 22 November 2024 via Vendetta Records.
Listen to “Death’s Soliloquy”: https://youtu.be/KksA8AXdc9cPre-save "Death's Soliloquy" on Spotify: https://RecordU.lnk.to/Deaths_Soliloquy
Onism Productions, Matriarch Records and Forbidden Keep Records have also prepared three special edition cassette versions of “Death’s Soliloquy”, which is available to order now and will start shipping next week.
Red tape via Onism Productions
Clear smoke tape via Matriarch Records
Forbidden Keep variant via Forbidden Keep Records
Ante-Inferno are pulling no punches this time around with their third album. Now with a fully established line-up, the four-piece have delivered a malevolent hammer strike to the face of all who thought they would continue to mellow after the success of the atmospheric and otherworldly "Antediluvian Dreamscapes".
The album’s nightmarish cover art (from the masterful mind of Khaos Diktator Design), perfectly sums up the album’s sonic approach. An ode to madness, mental illness, death obsession and unfettered suicidal despair, "Death’s Soliloquy" harnesses the bestial might of traditional black metal and intricately weaves it with the haunting majesty of the atmospheric sound the band is known for, and in doing so takes the listener on an anguished, hysterical descent into the blackened emptiness of the grave.
“The album's theme is death viewed through different lenses and experiences”, the band explains. “A soliloquy is where a character in a play speaks their thoughts aloud, but they're speaking to themselves rather than to the audience. So this is like Death speaking on behalf of those who have died, reliving the final moments of their lives and what led them to that point - because the dead can't speak, but Death was there with every one of them at the end.”
In the run-up to the album's release, the band previously released an artwork video for the opening track “The Cavernous Blackness of Night” and a “Cold. Tenebrous. Evil" music video.
Catch Ante-Inferno on the following dates:
30/11 MANCHESTER, REBELLION (UK) - - Album release show w/ Hulder and others
06/12 BERLIN, DE MORTEM ET DIABOLUM (GER)
07/12 MUNSTER, WINTERMELODEI (GER)
14/12 EINDHOVEN, METAL MEETING (NL)
**More dates to be announced soon.
https://vendetta-records.com/
https://www.facebook.com/ANTEINFERNO/
DYING VICTIMS PRODUCTIONS is proud to present AXETASY’S highly anticipated debut album, WITHERING TIDES, on CD and vinyl LP formats.
Hailing from Stuttgart, Germany’s AXETASY formed in 2020 with influences that belied their young age – namely, the speed metal, thrash, and black metal stalwarts of the ‘80s. Not for nothing is their furious, stubbornly obscure sound stuck there: while you’re busy checking the calendar year, AXETASY have already dragged you into the insane depths of morbid ecstasy!
Now, after a debut and a couple digital singles, AXETASY charge the gates of Hell with their full-length debut, Withering Tides. After the short, scene-setting intro, Withering Tides gallops away into heavy metal heaven with a sound that’s strikingly familiar yet somehow unique – strange magick, indeed! The four youngsters of AXETASY soon prove their mettle with a straightforward rush of just-black-enough speed metal dotted with tasty, atmospheric melodies and technically demanding passages. This is not the usual blackthrash trip; rare is it to find a modern band nailing the etched-in-time, Walls of Jericho-era Helloween sound with this much aplomb. As such, the production of Withering Tides totally befits their fun-yet-fiery, dark-but-not-completely chassis: gleaming and clean where it needs to be, and just dirty enough underneath. Nightmarish mayhem, for sure, and immediately memorable after just one listen…but you’ll surely be possessed by AXETASY to press “play” 666 times!
Swords of steel aloft, AXETASY’s Withering Tides comes heartily recommended for maniacs of labelmates HEXECUTOR and BLACKEVIL as well as former labelmates Sacrifizer, Cruel Force’s more recent work, and Brazil’s Evil Invaders – enter this “Fatal Maze” posthaste!
Line-up:
Johnny „Amon“ Kröner – Vocals, Guitar
Nik „Fetch“ Mangold – Guitar, Backing Vocals
Chris Kröner – Drums
Ben „Jaxxy“ Kruska – Bass, Backing Vocals
From Stuttgart, Germany
Artwork:
Lauren Gornik
Release date:
17th January 2025
Tracklist1 The Void
2 Withering Tides of Space
3 Fatal Maze
4 Slicing Dreams
5 Beyond all Order
6 Voidcrawler
7 Deadly Witch
8 Axetasy - of Murder
9 Nebulous Nightmares
Release info:
Regular edition on black vinyl, with insert, poster, sticker, postcard and download code.
Special edition on white vinyl, with insert, poster, sticker, postcard download code and patch.
CD edition with sticker, obi
www.dyingvictims.com
https://dyingvictimsproductions.bandcamp.com/
After nearly a decade since the release of full-length debut album, Subversions of the Psyche, the Scottish brutes return with sophomore album, Edifice of Vicissitudes, their first for Willowtip!
Without compromise, stylistic detours or mellowing with age, Edifice of Vicissitudes is a blast-beaten beast of an album and a quintessential example of Brutal Death Metal in its purest form.
Guitarist Joe Fleetwood drives that point home in explaining that, “Edifice of Vicissitudes is the culmination of years of jamming and formulating our ideas into the most brutal and twisted Iniquitous Savagery songs we could make.”
Willowtip Records will release Edifice of Vicissitudes November 22 on CD, vinyl, and digital formats.
Pre-order:
https://iniquitoussavagery.bandcamp.com/album/edifice-of-vicissitudes
https://willowtip.com/bands/details/iniquitous-savagery.aspx
Track
Listing:1. Casualty of Diabolical Trial
2. Synaptic Cull
3. Choked Before First Breath
4. Omnipotence Negates Self-Affliction
5. Narcotic Exsanguination
6. Lifeblood
7. Drenched in Righteous Offal
8. Bio-Digital Convergence in the Fourth Industrial Age
Credits:
All music and lyrics by Iniquitous Savagery.
Recorded by D.P Johnson and Euan Harrison at Audio Lounge and Full Pelt studios.
Reamping, mixing and mastering by Colin Marston at The Thousand Caves.
Cover art by Giannis Nakos of Remedy Art Design.
Line-up:
Liam McCall - Vocals
Joe Fleetwood - Guitar
Chris Ryan - Bass
Euan Harrison - Drums
https://www.willowtip.com/home.aspx
https://www.facebook.com/iniquitoussavagery
The exclusive premiere of INCINERATION DAY comes courtesy of Mystification Zine, who states the album "leads the listener through the pathos available to an increasingly anthropo-scenic point of view, slowing to a march into fatal irreverence by the end."
Stream Incineration Day at https://mystificationzine.com/2024/11/20/an-early-stream-of-thunraz-incineration-day-lp-2024-premiere/
Incineration Day is due out on November 22. The album is a collaborative effort between Estonia-based musician Madis Jalakas and US-based drummer Sean Rehmer (Dejecter). Order the album at https://thunraz.bandcamp.com/album/incineration-day
Guitarist/vocalist Madis Jalakas spoke with Decibel Magazine about the project's background, evolution, and what the future holds for THUNRAZ. Read the interview here. https://www.decibelmagazine.com/2024/11/19/interview-thunrazs-madis-jalakas-brings-the-baltic-gloom-via-incineration-day/
Tracklisting:1) Tyrant
2) Compactor
3) Fragile Automata
4) Incinerator
5) The Day After
6) Eastern Promises
7) Spiritual Self-Surgery
Vocals, guitars & production for Incineration Day were done by Madis Jalakas in Tallinn, Estonia. Drums were recorded by Sean Rehmer at Storm Crow Studio in Kansas City, Missouri.
An experimental death metal project headed by Madis Jalakas, THUNRAZ (thunder in Proto-Germanic) seeks to align itself with primal forces in order to break through personal, philosophical, and musical barriers. Most of the time a solo effort, other times with the aid of different musicians, THUNRAZ has released five uncompromising records since 2018. Incineration Day is the first to feature Kansas City-based drummer Sean Rehmer.
THUNRAZ is:
Madis Jalakas - guitar/vocals
Sean Rehmer - drums
https://www.facebook.com/thunrazmetal/
With minds towards the future and souls rooted in the history of rock, TIME RIFT is the rock ‘n’ roll time machine the world needs. Formed by Justin Kaye in 2014, with various lineups through the years, the band currently counts in its roster Terrica Catwood on drums (circa 2017) and Domino Monet on vocals (circa 2023). That doomed year of 2020 saw the DYING VICTIMS release of their debut album, Eternal Rock, and after the world re-opened, a plethora of dynamite shows in the American Northwest helped them hone their craft further.
Fast forward to today, and TIME RIFT is poised to kill. Witness their second album, In Flight. Taking influence from not just the greats of Motörhead, Led Zeppelin, The MC5, and Scorpions, but also stalwart singers such as Sinéad O'Connor, Grace Slick, and Doro Pesch, TIME RIFT deftly blend the power of heavy metal with the groove of rock. In Flight sounds so old and fresh simultaneously, you’ll continually be checking your calendar for which year it is – in either direction – throughout the album’s punchy & powerful 31-minute duration. The arrival of Domino Monet as frontwoman is momentous, as her tough-yet-tender vocals give the band an entirely new dynamic: a swirling cauldron of emotive mid-‘70s hard rock and early ‘80s metal, lean and mean and minimalist but BIGGER than ever. Be warned - TIME RIFT is In Flight!
Line-up:
Domino Monet - vocals
Terrica Catwood - drums
Justin Kaye - guitars, bass
From Portland, USA
Artwork:
Hickory Mertsching
Release date:
17th January 2025
Tracklist1 I Am - the Spear