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‘Triumphal Defeat’, a track from the upcoming debut full-length "Nocturnal Majestic Mysteria" by Chilean Black / Death Metallers OCCASVS, can already be streamed at this location. The album will be released on September 19, 2017 via Unspeakable Axe Records. More album tracks can be checked out here (‘Under Human Eyes’) and here (‘Union’). The full tracklist reads as follows: ‘Andante Nocturno Op.7’, ‘Triumphal Defeat’, ‘Under Human Eyes’, ‘Psychic Burial’, ‘Ritual Death’, ‘Seer’ and ‘Union’. All additional OCCASVS information you will find at www.facebook.com/occasvs-33204253964
Caverna Abismal Records have just released a cassette version of "Manifest Rebellion", the 2015 debut full-length from Chile based Death Metallers PRAISE THE FLAME. The pro-printed black tapes come with a full colored, pro-printed cover and the whole edition is limited to 200 copies. Ordering info and sound samples you will find here. More about PRAISE THE FLAME at www.facebook.com/praisetheflame
Testimony Records have signed Lithuanian Death Metallers CRYPTS OF DESPAIR. The band’s debut full-length "The Stench Of The Earth" will be released on November 24, 2017 on CD and LP (limited to 300 copies). A first track (‘Dead Light’) is already available at this location. The full tracklist of the album reads like this: ‘The Stench Of The Earth’, ‘Path To Vengeance’, ‘Pits Of Endless Torment’, ’77’, ‘Fleshless Eternity’, ‘Enslaved In Blasphemy’, ‘Possessed By Astral Parasites’, ‘Ravage The Earth’, ‘Monuments Of Fear’ and ‘Dead Light’. On September 16, 2017 CRYPTS OF DESPAIR will support GRAVE MIASMA on their 15th anniversary show at the Boston Music Room in London, Enland. More band information at www.facebook.com/cryptsofdespair
On September 29, 2017 Unspeakable Axe Records will release "Burning Child", a new four song EP from Denmark’s Heavy / Speed Metallers ENCYRCLE. The EP consists of two originals, a short instrumental and a cover of THE DOORS’ ‘Strange Days’. The title track is already streaming here. More about ENCYRCLE at www.facebook.com/encyrcle
"Morbus Ascendit", the 1992 debut full-length from German Death / Thrashers ETERNAL DIRGE, will be re-released via Unspeakable Axe Records on September 29, 2017 as a remastered two-disc edition, including two of the band’s early demos ("Right To The Core" from 1989 and "We Are The Dead" from 1990 – the latter commonly and erroneously referred to as "Pressurize Dehumanize"). A 20-page booklet with extensive liner notes (written by the original band members), lyrics, archival photos and more will complete the package. The album art has been re-created in higher resolution and full color from a new scan made of the original painting. You can heck out a preview video for the release at this location. For pre-order details and additional information go to www.unspeakableaxerecords.com
Poland’s blackened Death Metallers ANIMA DAMNATA have signed a deal with Godz Ov War Productions / Malignant Voices for the release of their third full-length album "Nefarious Seed Grows To Bring Forth Supremacy Of The Beast", which will be out in late autumn of this year. It will be available on CD, LP and digital format. The band has already posted a first song entitled ‘Through Abomination ‘Till Ecstasy’ at this location. More about ANIMA DAMNATA at www.animadamnata.com
Canadian old school Death Metallers KREMLIN (featuring past / present members of INFERNÄL MÄJESTY and OUTRE-TOMBE) will release their debut album "Decimation Of The Elites" via Godz Ov War Productions this fall. You can already check out one of the tracks (‘Babylon’s Regime’) over here. For more band information and updates go to www.facebook.com/kremlin999
Brazilian Death Metallers POISONOUS have just released a new 7" EP entitled "Coronation" via Crypts Of Eternity. It features two new songs (‘Unmerciful Coronation’ and ‘Darkness Reigns Supreme’). The "Perdition’s Den" full-length (originally released on CD back in 2010 via Genocide Productions and as a vinyl LP in 2012 by Blood Harvest Records), was released in Europe for the first time on CD with a completely renewed layout via Caverna Abismal Records from Portugal. "Death Apparitions Of The Damned Souls", the band’s split release with DAEMONIC (which originally was released as a vinyl 12" in 2014) is also available on CD from Crypts Of Eternity and Dark Recollections as a regular jewel case and digipak version. The original POISONOUS line-up (Michael Hellriff – guitar / vocals, E. Evil – bass and Alex Rocha – drums) is currently finalizing the last details of their second album which is scheduled for a 2018 release. More about POISONOUS at www.facebook.com/pages/poisonous/224351417597130
On September 07, 2017 Iron Pegasus Records will release a demo compilation CD of Chile’s Death / Thrashers RIPPER entitled "The Exit / Destroy The World". It features the band’s two demos "The Exit" and "Destroy The World" plus a rare rehearsal session as bonus tracks. RIPPER will be touring Europe together with Swedish ENTRENCH in September. The tour kicks off on September 15, 2017 in Hamburg, Germany and ends on September 30, 2017 in Berlin, Germany. More about RIPPER at www.facebook.com/ripperchileoficial
This Winter Iron Pegasus Records will furthermore release the debut full-length of Scottish Black Metallers VENOMWOLF (www.facebook.com/venomwolfmetal) and a 5 track mini album from German Black / Speed Metallers MEGATHÉRION. MEGATHÉRION features EURYNOMOS guitarplayer Aethon and bassplayer Magma and the original vocalist from German Black / Thrashers CRUEL FORCE. London based blackend Death Metallers NECROMANIAC (www.facebook.com/necromaniacuk) will also release a 7" EP entitled "Subterranean Death Rising" through Iron Pegasus later this year.
Denver, Colorado based Death Metallers BLOODSTRIKE will release their sophomore album "Execution Of Violence" via Redefining Darkness Records on October 13, 2017. The album’s first single ‘Creeper’ is already streaming at this location. The album was produced by the band and Jeff Alexis, the mixing was done by John Bart Van Der Wal and it was mastered by Dan Swanö. The complete tracklist reads like this: ‘Procreating For Death’, ‘Creeper’, ‘Emptiness Of Life’, ‘Ministry Of Hate’, ‘Corpses For Dissection’, ‘Execution Of Violence’, ‘Detest Mortality’, ‘Whoremonger’, ‘Iron Rations’ and ‘Hell’s Wasteland’. More about BLOODSTRIKE at www.bloodstrikemetal.com or www.facebook.com/bloodstrikemetal
"Vermächtnis", the sixth album of German Black Metallers THYRGRIM, will be released via Trollzorn Records on September 29, 2017. An album trailer is already available at this location. The following tracks will appear on it: ‘Die Heilung Dieser Welt’, ‘Frühlingsdämmerung’, ‘Die Ewige Suche’, ‘Das Dunkel Meiner Seele’, ‘Ich Sehe Euch Brennen’, ‘Sklaven Eines Toten Gottes’, ‘Pfade Der Vergänglichkeit’, ‘Gefangen Im Wandel’, ‘Sterbend 3’, ‘Das Ende Einer Reise’ and ‘Offenbarung’. For all additional THYRGRIM information check out www.facebook.com/thyrgrim
Lexington, Kentucky based Black / Death Metal trio TOMBSTALKER will release a 7" entitled "Chaotic Devotion" via Boris Records on September 19, 2017. The EP features two new songs: ‘Scared To Death’ and ‘Treads Of War’. More information at www.facebook.com/tombstalkerband
On October 31, 2017 The Sinister Flame will release the two first studio recordings ("Forged In Blood" and "Still In The Grey Dying") from Italy’s Dark Occult Metallers SINOATH together with a live recording of the band’s very first gig from May 1991 on vinyl for the first time. It will be limited to 500 copies and comes as a double LP with a carton gatefold cover and lyrics. www.facebook.com/sinoathofficial
The debut full-length of Chile’s COMMUNION "At The Announcement" will be released on CD via The Sinister Flame on October 01, 2017. A vinyl edition will follow later on as well. The band’s second album "The Communion" has just been released on CD / LP via Hells Headbangers Records (The Sinister Flame will handle the European distribution). Sound samples for both releases are available here and here. More about COMMUNION at www.facebook.com/communion-325760991219864
German Black / Death Metallers THE SPIRIT will release their debut full-length "Sounds From The Vortex" on October 13, 2017 via the band’s own label Eternal Echoes. It was recorded, mixed and mastered at Iguana Studios and features artwork from German artist WÆIK. The complete tracklist reads like this: ‘Sounds From The Vortex’, ‘Cosmic Fear’, ‘The Clouds Of Damnation’, ‘Cross The Bridge To Eternity’, ‘Illuminate The Night Sky’, ‘The Great Mortality’ and ‘Fields Of The Unknown’. The song ‘The Clouds Of Damnation’ is already streaming at this location. More about THE SPIRIT at www.facebook.com/thespiritband
After a 5 demos / rehearsal releases and 2 split EPs Colorado’s Death / Doom Metallers SPECTRAL VOICE will finally release their debut full-length "Eroded Corridors Of Unbeing" via Dark Descent Records on October 13, 2017 on CD, vinyl, cassette and digitally. The following five lengthy tracks will appear on it: ‘Thresholds Beyond’, ‘Visions Of Psychic Dismemberment’, ‘Lurking Gloom’, ‘Terminal Exhalation’ and ‘Dissolution’. More SPECTRAL VOICE information at www.facebook.com/necroticdoom
"Obsessed With Death", the fourth full-length from Chicago based Death Metal trio MORDATORIUM, is out now. The cover artwork was created by Lauren Gornik Illustration. A full album stream is currently available at this location. For all additional band information check out www.facebook.com/mordatorium
On October 09, 2017 Terror From Hell Records will release "Of Loss And Grief", the third album of Doom / Death Metallers APHONIC THRENODY. The album features guest appearances from musicians involved in ALUNAH, MOURNFUL CONGREGATION, FUNERALIUM, WORSHIP, VACANT EYES and MY SHAMEFUL. A video teaser is available here. More about APHONIC THRENODY at www.facebook.com/pages/aphonic-threnody/527080693991442
Spanish female-fronted Death Metallers BLOODHUNTER have just released another track from the band’s upcoming second album "The End Of Faith". You can check out ‘Eyes Wide Open’ at this location. ‘Let The Storm Come’, the first track that was revealed from the album, can still be heard here. The full tracklisting reads as follows: ‘The Forbidden Zone’, ‘The End Of Faith’, ‘Eyes Wide Open’, ‘Still Standing Up’, ‘Death & Rebirth’, ‘The Queen Beast’, ‘All These Souls Shall Serve Forever’, ‘Spirits Of Sin’, ‘Let The Storm Come’, ‘Possesed By Myself’ and ‘Crystal Mountain’ (DEATH cover). The album will be released on October 16, 2017 via Xtreem Music. All further BLOODHUNTER information at www.facebook.com/bloodhunterofficial
Japanese Death Metallers NECROPHILE have released another new song entitled ‘Irrepressible Discharge’ at this location. The track is taken from the band’s upcoming debut album "Awakening Those Oppressed" which will be released on September 16, 2017 via Unholy Prophecies. Another song off the album (‘Hysteria Siberiana’) can still be checked out here. The complete tracklist of the album reads like this: ‘Depravity Within’, ‘Desire For Asphyxiation’, ‘Hysteria Siberiana’, ‘Irrepressible Discharge’, ‘Awaken Ancient Storm’, ‘Soiled Gospel’, ‘Racing Time’, ‘Dissociation’, ‘Gruesome Cruelty’ and ‘Night Of The Gloomy Narcist’. For all additional information check out the band’s Facebook site at www.facebook.com/pages/necrophile-death-metal/1502406430049183
Australian Death Metallers ESKHATON will release their third album "Omegalitheos" via Lavadome Productions this fall. The following fourteen tracks will appear on it: ‘Relic Of Mictlantecuhtli’, ‘Serpentity’, ‘Elu Azag’, ‘Inverterror’, ‘Omegalitheos’, ‘Abyss Unknown’, ‘Culthulhunatic’, ‘Nusku Etu Genii’, ‘Omnilify’, ‘Subvoidal’, ‘Blasphemartyr’, ‘Intramort’, ‘Numina Moribundus’ and ‘Kimah Kalu Ultu Ulla’. The cover artwork was created by Daemorph (THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER, ABORTED FETUS). More about ESKHATON at www.facebook.com/eskhaton-140670182642032
On September 01, 2017 Morbid Skull Records (www.morbidskullrecords.com) will release "Posesión", the second EP from Swedish / Chilean blackend Death Metallers CORPSEHAMMER, in a limited edition of 200 handnumbered cassettes. The following tracks will appear on it: ‘Pulso De Saturno’, ‘Beso Infame’, ‘Carnicero Humano’, ‘Posesión’, ‘Cataclismo’ and ‘La Gran Puta (Beast Rider)’. For all further CORPSEHAMMER information check out www.facebook.com/corpsehammer-656124584543696