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On March 26, 2013, "Exodromos", the second full-length by Spain’s Death Metallers WORMED will be released through Willowtip (USA) and Hammerheart Records (EU). It was recorded at Sadman Studios in Madrid, Spain and mastered by Mika Jussila (AMORPHIS, IMPALED NAZARENE, CHILDREN OF BODOM, NIGHTWISH) at Finnvox Studios, Helsinki, Finland. The tracklist reads like this: ‘Nucleon’, ‘The Nonlocality Trilemma’, ‘Tautochrone’, ‘Solar Neutrinos’, ‘Multivectorial Reionization’, ‘Spacetime Ekleipsis Vorticity’, ‘Darkflow Quadrivium’, ‘Stellar Depopulation’, ‘Techkinox Wormhole’ and ‘Xenoverse Discharger’. You can already listen to the song ‘Nucleon’ here. More info at www.wormed.net or www.facebook.com/wormed
Brazil’s HEADHUNTER D.C. will celebrate the 25th anniversary of the band with their first ever European tour. It will take place in April / May and include gigs in several countries of the continent. They will be joined by Brazil’s NERVOCHAOS and Croatia’s WAR-HEAD. A promotional video for the tour can be checked out here. The exact dates will be announced soon. Roadmaster Booking invites promoters and press to get in touch through contact@roadmasterbooking.com for booking and more information. More details and updates at www.roadmasterbooking.com.
Progressive Death Metallers VEX will release their new album "Memorious" on CD format on February 05, 2013 via Horror Pain Gore Death Productions. The album track ‘Terra Soar’ is already streaming at this location. More info at www.facebook.com/vexhomepage
On February 15, 2013 Iron Bonehead Productions will re-release VOICES FROM THE DARKSIDE issue # 1 – 10 plus all columns that previously appeared in the German Horror Infernal magazine as a limited edition hardcover book (1.000 copies). The book will have 872 A4-sized pages, is printed on 115g paper and comes with a gloss lamination (approx. 3,00 kg / 6,7lb per book). For all further information, pre-orders and ordering details go to www.ironbonehead.de/shop
Obscure Abhorrence Productions have just released a limited vinyl edition (300 copies) of "Når Sirkelen Brytes", the new full-length by Norwegian Black Metallers TAAKEFERD. More info and ordering details at www.obscure-abhorrence.de
‘Concentric Circles Of Disembowelment’, one of the songs on "Concatenation Of Severe Infections", the recently released third full-length from Catalonia Death Grinders INFECTED FLESH, has just been posted at this location. The album was released on December 18, 2012 by Comatose Music. All further info at www.facebook.com/fleshinfected
On March 19, 2013 Hells Headbangers will release a compilation CD / LP of Cleveland’s SATANIC THREAT, entitled "In To Hell". The band features current members of NUNSLAUGHTER as well as an ex – member of MIDNIGHT and the original 2008 7" pressing of 1000 copies sold out in no time. The compilation contains the band’s 8-song "In To Hell" 7" and an 8-song live set from the only live show they ever played in September 2008 in their hometown of Cleveland. Here’s the full tracklisting: ‘Guilty Of Hating Christ’, ‘He’s On The Cross’, ‘Small God, Big Cross’, ‘Satanic Threat’, ‘I Ain’t Gotta Worship’, ‘Being Black’, ‘Cursing At The Cross’, ‘Don’t Follow Him’, ‘He’s On The Cross’ (live), ‘Small God, Big Cross’ (live), ‘Satanic Threat’ (live), ‘I Ain’t Gotta Worship’ (live), ‘Being Black’ (live), ‘Cursing At The Cross’ (live), ‘Don’t Follow Him’ (live) and ‘Steppin’ Stone’ (live). For all further information check out http://hellsheadbangers.bandcamp.com/album/in-to-hell
Germany’s Death Metallers DEHUMAN REIGN have just signed with F.D.A. Records for the release of one mini-album and two full-length albums. The band’s first release, the "Destructive Intent" MCD will be out in spring 2013. For more visit www.facebook.com/dehumanreign
Brazil’s Death Metallers PRIMORDIUM have just released their first video for the song ‘The Curse Of Ihmotep’ at this location. The song is taken from the band’s first album, scheduled for release in the first half of 2013. More about PRIMORDIUM at www.facebook.com/primordiumbr
‘Smoking Mortal Remains’, a brand new track off "To The Death", the forthcoming fifth studio full-length from Brazil’s NERVOCHAOS, is currently streaming at this location. The album is set for a worldwide release on January 22, 2013 via Greyhaze Records. For all further information check out www.facebook.com/nervochaos
"Almighty Arcanum", the forthcoming new album from DENOUNCEMENT PYRE, is currently streaming in its entirety at this location. It will be released on January 22, 2013 through Hells Headbangers Records. More at www.facebook.com/denouncementpyre
Colombia’s Death / Black Metallers NEPENTE have been signed by Singapore based Sonic Blast Media for the worldwide release on the band’s sophomore full-length, "Suffering Is The Seed". The album was mixed and mastered at Poland’s Hertz Recording Studio (VADER, HATE, BEHEMOTH, DECAPITATED, etc) and will be out on February 15, 2013. A vinyl edition will be released later this year through badGod Music. More on NEPENTE at www.facebook.com/nepente.manizales
Illinois-based Death Metallers TERMINATE have completed the recordings of their debut album "Ascending To Red Heavens" at The Basement studio with Tim Pearson. It will be released on February 18, 2013 via Selfmadegod Records. The cover illustration was completed by Raul Gonzalez (MASTER, MORBUS CHRON, etc.). A stream of the song ‘Rotten Dead Mass’ has already been posted at this location and the complete tracklist reads like this: ‘Answered In Lead’, ‘Demonic Instinct’, ‘Numb’, ‘Rotten Dead Mass’, ‘The Savage Silence’, ‘Chainsaw Omega’, ‘Ascending To Red Heavens’, ‘Blind Leading The Blind’ and ‘Iron Supremacy’. More information at www.facebook.com/terminatechicago
"Hubris Inc.", the upcoming fourth album from Thrashers ANGER AS ART, will be released on February 05, 2013 through Old School Metal Records. ANGER AS ART founder Steve Gaines (ABATTOIR, BLOODLUST, TACTICS, BITCH, DREAMS OF DAMNATION, PAGAN WAR MACHINE) states that the album, which is the follow-up to 2009’s "Disfigure", offers the kind of vicious, memorably penned Thrash / Speed Metal that fans have come to expect without simply retracing the steps taken on previous albums. "Hubris Inc." features special guest appearances from Jim Durkin (DARK ANGEL) on lead guitar and Timothy Gaines (STRYPER) on bass. Betsy Bitch has contributed vocals to ‘Rage And Retribution’, Steve Nelson (EVILDEAD) backing vocals to ‘The Evil You Create’ and Mark Caro (ABATTOIR) plays lead guitar on ‘Speed Kills’ (the song was written for ABATTOIR back in 1984 and is performed by all ABATTOIR members). A recently released video for the track ‘Time Devours Life’ has already been posted at this location. More info at www.angerasart.com or www.facebook.com/angerasart.
"FleshCraft", the third full-length album from Danish Death Metallers CORPUS MORTALE, has just been released through Deepsend Records. A promo video for the track ‘Love Lies Bleeding’ has been posted at this location. For all further information check out www.facebook.com/corpusmortale
On January 25, 2013 Dark Descent Records, in co-operation with Woodcut Records, will release the debut full-length from Finnish Death Metallers VORUM. Dark Descent will put out a jewel case edition in North America, while Woodcut Records will take care of the rest of the world with digipak and gatefold vinyl editions. The album is entitled "Poisoned Void" and features the following tracks: ‘Impetuous Fires’, ‘Death’s Stains’, ‘Rabid Blood’, ‘Thriving Darkness’, ‘Evil Seed’, ‘In Obscurity Revealed’, ‘Dance Of Heresy’ and ‘Poisoned Void’. A promo video for the track ‘Dance Of Heresy’ has already been posted at this location. More info at www.vorumdeath.com or www.facebook.com/vorumdeath
Italy’s ANTROPOFAGUS will start their first ever tour of Russia on February 02, 2013 at Zhara in Kharkov, Ukraine with Moscow’s GRACE DISGRACED. The tour ends on February 17, 2013 with a show on the second day of the Coyote Brutal Fest in Moscow. More at www.facebook.com/antropofagus.official
SEXCREMENT, who released their latest album "Sloppy Seconds" in May 2012 through Comatose Records, will embark on a short tour with RAMMING SPEED this week. RAMMING SPEED will be releasing their sophomore full-length in 2013 on a soon to be announced label. All further details can be found at www.facebook.com/sexcrement, www.facebook.com/rammingspeed
DENOUNCEMENT PYRE have just released an exclusive teaser preview of their forthcoming second full-length "Almighty Arcanum" at this location. The album will be released on January 22, 2013 through Hells Headbangers / Hammerheart Records on both CD and LP formats. The tracklist reads like this: ‘Intro: Breath Of Tehom’, ‘An Extension Of The Void’, ‘Almighty Arcanum’, ‘He Who Conquers All’, ‘The Deceiver’, ‘Drakon: All Is One’, ‘Circle Of Serpents’, ‘Darkness Manifest’ and ‘The Redeemer’. More info at www.facebook.com/denouncementpyre
Polish Selfmadegod Records have signed Illinois based Death Metallers TERMINATE. The band was formed in late 2009 and already released a demo in 2011 and a self-financed EP entitled "Thirst For The Obscene" in 2012. Their debut full-length is scheduled for an early 2013 release. For all further information visit www.facebook.com/terminatechicago
Brazil’s AXECUTER have been signed by Infernö Records for the release of their debut full-length “Metal Is Invincible". The album features the following tracks: ‘Metal Is Invincible’, ‘Too Heavy To Load’, ‘The Axecuter’, ‘Bangers Prevail’, ‘Ritual Of Decibels’, ‘No God, No Devil (Worship Metal!)’, ‘Destructive Blitzkrieg’, ‘Feed The Beast’, ‘Keep On Sinning’, ‘The Fires Of Krakatoa’ and ‘Heavy Metal To The World’ (MANILLA ROAD cover – CD only). You can already check out the album’s title track at this location or watch the video for ‘Too Heavy To Load’ here.
Italy’s symphonic Black Metallers RIUL DOAMNEI have released an official video for the title track of their new digital EP, "A Christmas Carol". The song is an orchestral Metal opera in eleven movements, also features the vocalist of CADAVERIA, and is lyrically based on Charles Dickens’ classic novel. You can check it out at this location. More information at www.facebook.com/pages/RIUL-DOAMNEI/59023913710
Issue # 3 of SOLEIL TRYSTE ZINE has just been released. On 72 pro-printed black / white pages (plus full color hardboard cover) you get long, deep and personal interviews with ANGUISH, CRUCIAMENTUM, GEVURAH, OMINOUS SILENCE RECORDS, THE NIHILISTIC FRONT and VULTURINE, a long tour diary of the "Doomwards Let Us Row" European tour 2012 with ESOTERIC, AHAB and OPHIS, as well as a report on the "Congregation Of The Obscure" European tour 2012 with DEAD CONGREGATION and INFINITUM OBSCURE. A preview of some of the pages as well as ordering details can be found at www.soleiltryste.org
California’s Death Metallers GRAVEHILL have been confirmed as support for DECEASED’s "March Of The Cadavers" 2013 tour. Before hitting the road, the band will be busy writing and recording their new album "Death Curse", which is the follow-up to 2011’s "When All Roads Lead To Hell". It is expected to be completed at the end of March. More info at www.facebook.com/gravehill
NECROS CHRISTOS have found a new drummer in Iban Hernandez. Unfortunately though longtime member, friend, bass player and visual master Mister Shepherd will quit his musical activities in NECROS CHRISTOS to focus on his own band DROWNED. Due to this, NECROS CHRISTOS are now looking for a new bass player or alternatively, just in case somebody suitable can be found, a new second rhythm and lead guitarist taking over Mors Dalos Ra’s part who in turn could take over bass duties. Candidates should be able to attend rehearsals in Berlin on a regular basis. Contact: mordra999@hotmail.com
AxesToGrind.com has posted an exclusive world premier of the song ‘Gruesome Stuff Relish’ from "Sempiternal Death Grind", the forthcoming third album from Gore Grinders GRUESOME STUFF RELISH. The track is now streaming at this location. The album will be released on January 25, 2013 on CD, LP (three different versions) and digital download through F.D.A. Records. The "die hard" LP version will be limited to 50 copies only (clear vinyl + poster + CD version), the "gore-hound" LP version will be limited to 150 copies (red vinyl + poster) and the third LP version, called "crypt", is limited to 300 copies on black vinyl. For pre-order info, visit www.fda-records.com.
LUNA AD NOCTUM have revealed another track called ‘Abnormal Pain’ from their forthcoming new album "Hypnotic Inferno" at this location. The album will be released on February 22, 2013 by Massacre Records. More info at www.lunaadnoctum.com or www.facebook.com/lan.official