January 21, 2015
Brazil’s old school Death / Thrashers NERVOCHAOS have just released a video for the track ‘For Passion Not Fashion’. The video, which was directed and produced by Cherry Taketani, can be checked out at this location. ‘For Passion Not Fashion’ is taken from the band’s new album "The Art Of Vengeance" which was released on December 09, 2014 via Greyhaze Records. More about NERVOCHAOS at www.nervochaos.com.br
"Guardians Of The Netherworld" is the title of an official HOLY TERROR compilation CD that will be released via Dark Descent Records on February 23, 2015. It features the band’s 1986 demo (mastered from the original analog source), as well as two complete, unreleased live soundboard recordings. The cover artwork was created by Rick Araluce, who already painted both covers for the band’s 2 full length albums "Terror And Submission" and "Mind Wars" as well as their "El Revengo" compilation. More information at www.holyterrorspeedmetal.com or www.darkdescentrecords.com
On February 27, 2015 Dark Descent Records will release a CD / DVD anthology box set from New York Death Metallers MORPHEUS DESCENDS, entitled "From Blackened Crypts". It includes a 2 CD digipak, that features everything the band ever recorded (including their early material which was released as MORPHEUS), plus two new tracks that will be released by Dark Descent Records as a separate 7" EP entitled "From Blackened Crypts". The DVD "Visage Of Malady" contains lots of live footage as well as interviews with the band and more. The boxset gets completed by a double-sided poster and a 24 pages booklet featuring lyrics and original scans from the band’s releases. More info at www.darkdescentrecords.com. Additional band info at www.facebook.com/pages/morpheus-descends/121585741278159
SHINING‘s forthcoming new full-length "IX – Everyone, Everything, Everywhere, Ends" will be released on April 20, 2015 via Season of Mist. The band’s current line-up consists of Niklas Kvarforth (vocals, concept, guitars), Rainer Tuomikanto (drums), Christian Larsson (bass), Euge Valovirta (guitar) and Peter Huss (guitar). More about SHINING at www.shiningasylum.com or www.facebook.com/shiningofficial
"The Next Offensive", the new album from German Death Metallers WEAK ASIDE, will be released on March 20, 2015 via F.D.A. Records on CD / LP and digitally. The cover artwork has been created by Thomas "Necromaniac" Westphal and the tracklist reads like this: ‘The Next Offensive’, ‘Gods Of Pain’, ‘Siren’, ‘Alive’, ‘Storm Of Violence’, ‘Broken Frontline’, ‘Death Waits’, ‘Rapture And Disease’, ‘Spawn Of Hate’, ‘The Tank’ (Intro) and ‘Bloodstorm’. You can already listen to the song ‘Gods Of Pain’ here. For all further information check out www.facebook.com/pages/weak-aside-death-metal/199817140062837
Polish Black Metallers OUTRE have unveiled a track from their upcoming first full length album. You can check out ‘Chant 3. – The Fall’ at this location. Here’s an official statement from the band: "We are now finishing the production of our debut LP "Ghost Chants". With minor delay caused by our vocalist leaving, the vocal recording session are now heading to an end. We asked Stawrogin for help, who in our opinion is one of the best throats in the Polish Black Metal underground, and so far we are more than satisfied with the effects of his work." "Ghost Chants" was recorded at No Solace and Impressive Art studios, and mixed / mastered by M. It is set for release in early spring via Third Eye Temple / Godz Ov War Productions / Essential Purification Records. The tracklisting reads as follows: ‘Chant 1. – Departure’, ‘Chant 2. – Shadow’, ‘Chant 3. – The Fall’, ‘Chant 4. – Lament’, ‘Chant 5. – Equilibrium’, ‘Chant 6. – Vengeance’ and ‘Chant 7. – Arrival’. More OUTRE info at www.facebook.com/outremetal
Belgian Death Metallers DEHUMAN will release their second full-length "Graveyard Of Eden" via Kaotoxin Records on March 09, 2015, followed by the North American and digital release on March 10, 2015. A limited edition (500 copies) first press deluxe three-panels digi-sleeve CD will feature an exclusive bonus track. A limited LP edition (100 copies on white and 400 copies on black vinyl) will be available on April 13, 2015 (April 14, 2015 in North America). The following tracks will appear on the album: ‘Sepulcher Of Malevolence’, ‘Crypts Of Blood’, ‘Obedience To Pestilence’, ‘Invocation Of Sublime Death’, ‘Cries Of Nihility’ (LP bonus track), ‘Temple Of Lust And Fire’, ‘Cerebro Veneficium’, ‘Ov Madness’ and ‘Goddess Of Sins’. All further info at www.facebook.com/dehumandm