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Swedish Death Metallers DIABOLICAL have released a pre-production teaser for their upcoming fifth album "Neogenesis" at this location. Vocalist and guitarist Sverker Widgren comments: "The recording is well under way and the results are very pleasing so far to say the least. However, it will take a while before we can share any of the actual album material, so we figured we can share some of our demo / pre-production material with all of you out there. I think it will be obvious to everyone now why we are very thrilled about the new album and it is our hope that you can join us in the excitement." The recording process for "Neogenesis" already began in June at Necromorbus Studio with Widgren once again handling production duties. A series of video reports featuring behind-the-scenes footage from the making of "Neogenesis" are being posted on Youtube as the album develops. The first two episodes can already be seen here and here. The complete tracklist of the album reads like this: ‘Into Oblivion’, ‘Metamorphosis’, ‘Oracle’, ‘Ex’, ‘World In Silence’, ‘Reincarnation Of The Damned’, ‘Fields Of Nihil’, ‘Dialogue With The Dead’, ‘Wolves’ Choir’, ‘The Age To Come’ and ‘Humanitas’. More info at www.diabolical.se or www.facebook.com/diabolicalofficial
"Now… Submit Your Flesh To The Master’s Imagination", the debut full-length by Portugal’s Death Metallers UNDERSAVE, was released on July 09, 2012 by War Productions. The album was recorded, mixed and mastered by Paulo Vieira at Brugo Sound Studios and Moshpit Studios during the end of 2011. Artwork was supplied by André Coelho. The complete tracklist reads like this: ‘Now… Submit Your Flesh To The Master’s Imagination’, ‘Digging And Blocking The Exit To The Unwanted Freedom’, ‘Assuming A Position… A Way To Criticize One’s Own Hypocrisy’, ‘Akedía’, ‘Disfigured Routine’, ‘Abnormal Virility’ and ‘Anthology… Landings’. Two of the songs can be checked out at the band’s soundcloud page at this location. All further info at www.facebook.com/undersave
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
SADISTIC INTENT, L.A.’s undisputed kings of old school Death Metal, will finally conquer Europe with a full-length tour in September this year. The tour kicks off on September 01 at Denmark’s Kill-Town Death Fest and ends on September 16 at the Incubate Festival in the Netherlands. The complete dates can be found in our tourdates section now. For all further info and updates check out www.facebook.com/killtownbookings
On August 03, 2012 Cyclone Empire Records will release another edition of their IMPERIAL ANTHEMS 7" split-series. Volume 10 features two CANDLEMASS covers by Spanish GRAVEYARD and Swedens NOMINON (‘A Tale Of Creation’ and ‘Dark Are The Veils Of Death’ respectively). The EP is limited to 500 handnumbered copies and comes in coloured vinyl, incl. a printed text and photo inlay. More info at www.cyclone-empire.com
In August Hellthrasher Productions will release a a limited edition digipak split MCD of Polish extreme Metal acts DECEPTION and DEMONIC SLAUGHTER entitled "Worshippers Of The Darkness". DECEPTION ‘s side features 3 brand new tracks of sinister old school Black Metal, while DEMONIC SLAUGHTER’s stuff combines raw Black Metal with some Death Metal elements and a guest apperance of Gonthi from SOUL SNATCHER, MOON or ABUSIVENESS.
Blistering.com has posted an exclusive stream of the song ‘Scriptures Of Foreign Tongues’ off of DEADLY REMAINS‘ debut full-length "Severing Humanity" at this location. More info at www.facebook.com/deadlyremainsofficial
In September 2012 IUBARIS will release a compilation album called "Magnum Coeptum Satanicum" via Polish Black Death Production, containing the two previously self-released "Ars Sathanae I" and "Ars Sathanae II" mini-albums on one Cdas well as additional versions as a bonus. You can check out all of the songs on the band’s official SoundCloud profile http://soundcloud.com/iubaris/sets. All further information at www.facebook.com/iubaris
On July 16, 2012 Tanquam Aegri Somnia have released DEHUMAN‘s "Black Throne Of All Creation" on 12" LP (under official license from Kaotoxin Records). The LP is available in two editions: regular black vinyl and a red vinyl version that is limited to 100 copies. Both LP and CD versions can be ordered at www.kaotoxin.com. The album is also available for streaming or digital download at kaotoxinrecords.bandcamp.com. For more info check out www.facebook.com/dehumandm
Danish old school Death Metallers DEUS OTIOSUS will release their new album "Godless" on Deepsend Records in late summer 2012. You can already listen to the song ‘Pest Grave’ at this location. The complete tracklist reads like this: ‘Snakes Of The Low’, ‘In Harm’s Way’, ‘New Dawn’, ‘Pest Grave’, ‘Surrounded By The Dead’, ‘Cast From Heaven’, ‘Face The Enemy’ and ‘Death Dance’. More info at www.deus-otiosus.com or www.facebook.com/deusotiosus.dk
Polish HELL UNITED will release their new full-length "Aura Damage" on September 11, 2012 via Hellthrasher Productions. The album has been recorded in spring this year at Roslyn Studio under the supervision of Krzysztof Godycki. A preview of the track ‘Deathlike Cold’ was posted here. More info at www.hellunited.com, www.facebook.com/hellunited
Pulverised Records have signed American / Swedish Doom / Death Metallers SKELETAL SPECTRE. The band is fronted by Vanessa Nocera (WOODEN STAKE, SCAREMAKER, etc) and already released two full-length albums via Razorback Records. A brand new track ‘Bone Dust’, taken off the upcoming new album "Voodoo Dawn", is now available for streaming at this location. For more information check out www.facebook.com/pages/Skeletal-Spectre/167747449913361
German Death Metallers OBSCENITY will release their 8th album "Atrophied In Anguish" on September 14, 2012 through Apostasy Records. The album was recorded at Soundlodge Studio (GOD DETHRONED, SINISTER, DEW-SCENTED) with producer Jörg Uken and is the band’s first release since 2006’s "Where Sinners Bleed". The band has issued the following statement: "Atrophied In Anguish" is the quintessence of the diverse epochs of OBSCENITY. We combined typical ’90s melodic parts and leads with modern blast parts. The new album is a mixture of "The 3rd Chapter" and "Cold Blooded Murder" with a giant sound that is made without Lego-Triggers and other technical stuff." Here’s the tracklist: ‘Erase The Divine’, ‘All You Can Kill’, ‘Atrophied In Anguish’, ‘From Heroic To Depraved’, ‘Swine To The Slaughter’, ‘Perfect Pain’, ‘Neurotic Frenzy’, ‘Diary Of A Scapegoat’, ‘Monoistic Living’ and ‘Hysterical Illusion’. More OBSCENITY at www.facebook.com/obscenity.official
AVULSED‘s performance at AltaVoz Festival, which took place on October 16, 2011 in Medellin, Colombia, has been uploaded at this location. The show is 55 minutes long, it was recorded with many cameras, has a great picture quality and was shown live on TV. The guitarist that you can see on the right is Miguel Barez, a good friend of the band from INNTRANCE, who replaced Cabra on this show. More AVULSED at www.facebook.com/avulsed1991
Legion Of Death Records have just released the "Icons Of The Wicked" split 7" EP by SAVAGE DEITY and GOATCHRIST666 (both bands are from Thailand) as well as the "Depths Of A Cold Abyss" 7" EP by Paraguay’s blackened Death / Thrash Metallers MASTER OF CRUELTY. More details and sound samples you’ll find at www.legionofdeathrecords.com
INCANTATION will return to Europe this August for a series of festival dates. The band comments: "As we are still in the mists of the recording process for our 8th and latest studio full-length, which will be released through Listenable Records, we will make the short run to play some of Europe’s most brutal festivals. We are honored to have been asked to play these amazing fests this year, we will be playing some new tracks from the upcoming new release later this year, as well as our classics. We just toured Brazil and the response for the new material was horns held high and an outbreak of Death Metal overload!!! It has been brought to our attention (that there has been) interest in INCANTATION playing additional shows / fests in August, but unfortunately were not able to play any more Euro festivals at this time. The aforementioned shows are all we have agreed to play. Of course, we are disappointed not to be able to play every show asked, but extremely happy to be playing the shows we are. Due to recording obligations and (lack of) booking details, time restraints (will prevent) us from being able to play all of them. I would personally like to apologize to any organizers that might have been mislead into thinking we were playing, and thank all of you for the continues support of INCANTATION!!!!" www.incantation.com
Swedish Death Metallers DIABOLICAL have started recording their fifth album "Neogenesis" at Necromorbus Studio in June. Guitarist / vocalist Sverker Widgren, who produced the band’s 2008 release "The Gallery Of Bleeding Art", is once again handling production duties. Guitarist Carl Stjärnlöv explains the album title: "Apart from being a physiological term, the title "Neogenesis" translates to ‘new beginning’. The word originates from Greek and Latin and it marks a new beginning for DIABOLICAL in many ways. Furthermore the title has a much more profound significance to the theme and concept of this album. The drum tracks laid down are amazing, and we are all very excited about continuing to work on "Neogenesis". There are definitely some new flavors to our sound, and most importantly, the song material of "Neogenesis" is by far the greatest we’ve done." The album’s tracklist reads like this ‘Into Oblivion’, ‘Metamorphosis’, ‘Oracle’, ‘Ex’, ‘World In Silence’, ‘Reincarnation Of The Damned’, ‘Fields of Nihil’, ‘Dialogue With The Dead’, ‘Wolves’ Choir’, ‘The Age To Come’ and ‘Humanitas’. Episode two of the band’s online studio diary is posted at this location. All further info at www.diabolical.se or www.facebook.com/diabolicalofficial
MUTILATED‘s "In Memoriam" double LP will be released in 2012 on Triumph ov Death / OPN Records. Deluxe copies will be available on subscription only through the label and will feature two 180 gram 33 rpm LPs with MUTILATED’s ’88 & ’91 demos + live material, never before seen photographs, a t-shirt and an exclusive 7" EP featuring the songs that were to be published in 1993. Subscriptions will end in August 2012. Regular copies will be available upon closing of the subscription but will not come with the shirt or the 7" EP. For further info contact : triumphovdeath@gmail.com or opnrecords@gmail.com