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Finnish Doom / Death Metallers KRYPTS will release their second full-length "Remnants Of Expansion" via Dark Descent Records on October 28, 2016 on CD, vinyl, cassette and digitally. It is the first KRYPTS release to feature Jukka Aho (ex – GOREPHILIA), who joined the band in 2015 on second guitar. The artwork was once again created by Timo Ketola. The track ‘Entrailed To The Breaking Wheel’ is already streaming at this location. More about KRYPTS at www.facebook.com/kryptsdeath
German Death Metallers REVEL IN FLESH will release their new full-length “Emissary Of All Plagues” on December 02, 2016 via Cyclone Empire. It was produced by guitarist Maggesson at the band’s own Vault M. Studio. The mixing and mastering was once again done by Dan Swanö (BLOODBATH, EDGE OF SANITY, NIGHTINGALE…) at his Unisound Studios. Vocalist Haubersson commented on the album as follows: “After intense months of working and recording we are damned excited about releasing "Emissary Of All Plagues" upon mankind! It’s probably our darkest and most melodic output thus far! Expect a haunted trip to the darkside mixed with the previously known REVEL IN FLESH Death Metal brutality! We are looking forward to present those new tracks on stage as soon as possible! The restless servants of the Deathkult are back!!!” For all additional information and updates go to www.facebook.com/pages/revel-in-flesh/304228902958414
Swedish Death Metallers DECOMPOSED have just released another song from their upcoming third album "Wither". You can check out ‘Drenched In Wounds’ at this location. Two more songs (‘By Nothingness Crowned’ and ‘Submerged’) are still streaming right here. The album was recorded in mid 2015 by composer / band founder Jesper Ekstål along with drummer Emil Leijon at Studio Blastbeat in Sundsvall and will be released on October 03, 2016 via Chaos Records. Its complete tracklist reads like this: ‘By Nothingness Crowned’, ‘Upheaval’, ‘Void’, ‘Submerged’, ‘Downwards’, ‘Drenched In Wounds’, ‘Wither’ and ‘Into Nothing’. More about DECOMPOSED at www.facebook.com/decomposed-184061241645341
Australian technical Death Metallers IN DEATH… have just released a lyric video for the song ‘Malignancy Eradicated’ right here. The song is taken from their upcoming debut full-length "The Devil Speaks", which was recorded at Core Studios, mixed and mastered at Hertz Studio in Poland and the artwork was created by Vile Artwork, UK. The album features the following 8 tracks: ‘Malignancy Eradicated’, ‘The Pitfalls Of Immortality’, ‘Bow To Your Master’, ‘Every Burial’, ‘Godzilla’, ‘Fuck Your Kind’, ‘The Devil Speaks’ and ‘King Of The Deadpool’. More about IN DEATH… at www.facebook.com/indeath
Necroharmonic Records have just re-released the "Life Here After" demo / 7" EP from Finland’s INTERMENT on MCD. The material was originally recorded in 1990 and features ex – FUNEBRE guitarist Samppa Haapio. The CD contains additional rehearsal tracks from 1992 (with early FUNEBRE vocalist Jari Heinonen) and the booklet features exclusive photos of the band and an unreleased interview from Death Vomit fanzine from their unpublished last issue. To order a copy go to: http://necroharmonic.bigcartel.com
"The Grey Eminence", the new WARFATHER album, is now streaming in its entirety at this location. It was produced by Erik Rutan (HATE ETERNAL, ex – MORBID ANGEL) and will be released via Greyhaze Records on September 16, 2016. For all further info on WARFATHER check out www.facebook.com/pages/warfather/240931366011521
Swedish Death Metallers DERANGED will release their new full-length "Struck By A Murderous Siege" on October 28, 2016 via Agonia Records as digipak CD, black and transparent LP (the latter limited to 150 copies) and digitally. The album was recorded at Berno Studio (AMON AMARTH, THE CROWN, WITCHERY) in their hometown Malmö and the cover artwork was created by Mike Hrubovcak (GRAVE, SIX FEET UNDER, SINISTER). Guitarist and main songwriter Thomas Ahlgren commented on the album as follows: "The new DERANGED album, titled "Struck By A Murderous Siege" is a blend of classical DERANGED brutality with a bit of new elements that will fit perfectly both old and new DERANGED fans. You can be sure about that! The album, consisting of five fast, grinding and shredding songs and three heavy mid-tempo tunes, will give the listener the most interesting and varied DERANGED album so far. Prepare to hear the echoes of serial killers and brutality!" On October 28, 2016 DERANGED will also release a special compilation album entitled "Postmortem Rituals", a collection of rare demo tapes and 7" singles, that have never been released on CD or on any other format than the original media before. In detail it will feature: "The Confessions Of A Necrophile" (Demo 1-92), "The Confessions Continues" (7" single 1-93), "Upon The Medical Slab" (7" single 2-94), an untitled and never officially released ’97 demo as well as rare versions of old classic songs along with three cover tracks. The whole material was newly remastered from the original DAT tapes. "Postmortem Rituals" will be available as a box CD (inluding the new album) and double gatefold LP. More about DERANGED at www.facebook.com/derangedband
German Death Metallers DESERTED FEAR are currently at their own Eisensound Studio, recording their, as-of-yet untitled third full-length. It will be released on January 21, 2017 via Century Media Records. The album will feature 11 songs and the mixing will be handled by Dan Swanö. In October / November the band will tour across Europe as support act for DARK FUNERAL and KRISIUN. More info and updates at www.desertedfear.de or www.facebook.com/desertedfear
Florida based Death Metallers KILLING ADDICTION will release a new 4-song EP entitled "Shores Of Oblivion" via Xtreem Music on October 20, 2016. The tracklist reads as follows: ‘Engine Of Ruin’, ‘Cult Of Decay’, ‘Extinction Agenda’ and ‘Into Shadow’. An advance song has already been posted here. The band’s 1993 debut full-length "Omega Factor" will also be re-issued through Xtreem Music in 2017. More about KILLING ADDICTION at www.facebook.com/killingaddiction
Italian Death Grinders HAEMOPHAGUS have just published their first official video clip for the song ‘Deranger’. It is taken from their upcoming third album "Stream Of Shadows" which will be released via Selfmadegod Records soon. You can check out the video right here. More about HAEMOPHAGUS at www.facebook.com/haemophagus
Spanish Thrashers HOLYCIDE, featuring Dave Rotten from AVULSED on vocals, will release their debut full-length "Annihilate… Then Ask!" in January 2017 via Xtreem Music. The album will feature nine brand new songs as well as a cover of US Thrashers DÉTENTE and the cover artwork was created by Andrei Bouzikov (MUNICIPAL WASTE, TOXIC HOLOCAUST, SKELETONWITCH). Videos from the band’s previous EP "Toxic Mutation", which was released last year, can be checked out here and here. More about HOLYCIDE at www.facebook.com/holycide.
JOHANSSON & SPECKMANN have just released a song of their upcoming third full-length "Edge Of The Abyss". You can check out ‘You’ve Stepped On A Dime’ at this location. The album will be released via Soulseller Records on September 16, 2016 and the cover artwork was created by Roberto Toderico. The full tracklist reads like this: ‘Perpetuate The Lie’, ‘You’ve Stepped On A Dime’, ‘Misanthropy’, ‘Turn It Around’, ‘The Last Witness Is Barely Alive’, ‘The One They All Despised’, ‘The Edge Of The Abyss’, ‘A Concept’ and ‘Already In Disguise’. More information at www.facebook.com/johansson-speckmann-225899484206206
Germany’s old school Grindcore band TERRORAZOR has been sign by Selfmadegod Records. TERRORAZOR consists of Avenger (NOCTURNAL, EXORCISM, FRONT BEAST, THE FOG…) on guitars / bass, Cryptkeeper (WITCHBURNER) on vocals and Skullsplitter (NOCTURNAL) on drums. The band’s debut album “Abysmal Hymns Of Disgust” has just been released via Selfmadegod Records. It was recorded in the band’s rehearsal room with their own equipment and the mixing and mastering was done by Joel Grind (TOXIC HOLOCAUST). The artwork has been created by Putrid (AUTOPSY, CIANIDE, COFFINS, GRAVEYARD, HOODED MENACE, IMPETIGO). The album can be streamed in its entirety over here. All further info at www.facebook.com/terrorazor-715072808607447
Chicago, Illinois based Black Metallers HELLWAFFE have released a new track entitled ‘T83’ at this location. It is taken from the band’s upcoming new album "Peace Offering", which will be released via Hell Is Here Production in October 2016. More about HELLWAFFE at www.hellwaffe.com or http://hellwaffe.bandcamp.com
Norwegian Black Metallers RAGNAROK have signed a new three album deal with Agonia Records. Drummer Jontho issued the following statement about the decision to stick with the label: "We looked at several other offers when our contract with Agonia expired, but one of the most important things for us was the kind of relationship we could have with a label. We know that with Agonia we can have open and honest discussions and exchanges of ideas, which always result in something productive for both parties. It’s not just about releases for them, it’s also about all the other things that go into making a band successful". RAGNAROK will be touring Europe again in October with CVINGER, MECALIMB and guests. More information and updates at www.ragnarokhorde.com or www.facebook.com/ragnarokofficial
Gothenburg’s Death / Crust Metallers AGE OF WOE have just released a teaser for their upcoming new album "An Ill Wind Blowing" at this location. It will be released on October 14, 2016 via War Anthem Records and features the following tracks: ‘Voices Of The Unheard’, ‘Bad Blood’, ‘Kine Weza Kuruf Konkey’, ‘Heavy Clouds’, ‘Havens Burn To Cinder’, ‘Ill Winds’, ‘Halo Of Flies’. More about AGE OF WOE at www.facebook.com/ageofwoe
Italian Death Metallers HELLISH GOD have just released their debut MCD "Impure Spiritual Forces" via Lord Of The Flies Records. It features ANTROPOFAGUS lead vocalist Tya and Fabiano Penna from REBAELLIUN on guest solo guitar. More band information at www.facebook.com/hellishgod666
"The Full Treatment", the 1987 debut full-length from Canadian Thrashers AGGRESSION, will be re-released on CD with original artwork for the very first time via Xtreem Music on October 01, 2016. The vinyl edition (on 12" picture disc) will be out on Weird Face Productions. An advance song can be checked out here. In support of the re-release AGGRESSION will be touring in Europe by the time of the release. For all additional info and updates check out www.facebook.com/aggression85.
On September 15, 2016 Boris Records, in co-operation with Pale Horse Recordings, will be releasing a 2 song vinyl 7" EP from HELLGOAT entitled "Eden In Flames". HELLGOAT will be playing live in the US in September on the "Infernal Death March Part II: Ashes Of The Ascended 2016" tour. Some of the 17 dates will also feature Atlanta’s Black Metallers VIMUR. More about HELLGOAT at www.facebook.com/hellgoat-359498710801448
New York Death Metallers DEHUMANIZED will release their third full-length "Beyond The Mind" on October 28, 2016 via Comatose Music. The album was recorded at Full Force Studio with producer Joe Cincotta and the artwork was created by Tony Koehl. An album teaser video has already been posted at this location. More about DEHUMANIZED at www.facebook.com/dehumanized.ny
Dutch female Death Metallers SISTERS OF SUFFOCATION have signed a deal with Hammerheart Records. The band was founded in 2014 in Eindhoven and self-released their debut five-song EP "Brutal Queen" on April 22, 2016. Hammerheart Records will re-issue this EP as a digipak CD in September and the LP edition in November with spiced-up artwork. SISTERS OF SUFFOCATION are currently working on their debut album, which is scheduled for release in the second half of 2017. More band info at www.facebook.com/sistersofsuffocation
Italian Death Metallers HIEROPHANT have just released the title-track from their upcoming fourth full-length "Mass Grave" at this location. The album will be released on November 04, 2016 via Season Of Mist. The artwork has been created by Paolo Girardi (INQUISITION, THE LION’S DAUGHTER) and the album’s full tracklist reads like this: ‘Hymn Of Perdition’, ‘Execution Of Mankind’, ‘Forever Crucified’, ‘Mass Grave’, ‘Crematorium’, ‘In Decay’, ‘Sentenced To Death’, ‘The Great Hoax’, ‘Trauma’ and ‘Eternal Void’. For all additional information check out www.facebook.com/hierophantkvlt