July 25, 2012
On August 03, 2012 Cyclone Empire will release a new 2-song FACEBREAKER 7" entitled "Zombie God". The EP is limited to 333 copies in white vinyl and 333 copies in black vinyl and comes with an additional lyric sheet. The cover art was done by Mark Riddick.
Chaos Records have just released the vinyl edition of "The Key To A Black Heart", the new album from Swedish old school Death Metallers BLOOD MORTIZED (the CD version was already released by F.D.A. Records on May 18, 2012). This limited edition 180g vinyl (500 copies only) comes in standard black, blood red or splatter white / blood red and features a gatefold jacket (with exclusive cover art by Dutch artist Thomas Knyst), a printed inner sleeve and an exclusive A2 poster. Orders will begin shipping on August 13, 2012. The follow-up to the band’s "Bestial" EP was once again recorded, mixed, mastered and produced by drummer Mattias Borgh at Underworld Recording. A stream of the title track has been posted at this location. All further info or ordering details at www.bloodmortized.com or www.chaos-records.com
After a hiatus of more than two years Austria’s Grindhouse Music has returned to the scene. Their first new release will be a re-release of MASTER‘s 1998 album "Let’s Start A War" on September 11, 2012. The re-release will come up with a new cover artwork / booklet design and also features the "Follow Your Savior" EP as a bonus. A special limited edition pre-order package will include the CD in a DVD slimcase, a t-shirt and a sticker. Pre-orders start on August 27, 2012. For more information check out www.xgrindhousex.com or www.grindhouse.bigcartel.com. The label has also just released a new issue of the A5 sized, pro-printed and english written fanzine METÄLEN. The fourth issue features short interviews with ASPHYX, GRAVEHILL, DAN SWANÖ, REQUIEM, MISERY INDEX, NOMINON and CATTLE DECAPITATION as well as with Indonasion artist Cucu Somantri of Gencuy Brutal Art. The fanzine itself is for free, but make sure to contact them for shipping conditions at one the the addresses mentioned above or check out their facebook site www.facebook.com/grindhousemusic