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French old school Death Metallers AFFLICTION GATE will release the vinyl version of "Shattered Ante Mortem Illusions" this Spring through Gospel Of Death Records as a limited 10" MLP. The band has furthermore been joined by Laurent Michalak (of French cult Death Metal veterans MERCYLESS) as the session drummer for their upcoming live shows. More at www.myspace.com/afflictiongate or www.reverbnation.com/afflictiongate
On February 11, 2013, Chaos Records will release "Necropsychotic", from Swedish old school Death Metallers MORDBRAND, on vinyl. The album was originally released by Deathgasm Records on CD in 2011. The 12" MLP will be limited to 500 copies in 180g heavy vinyl, packed in high quality semi-gloss jackets with printed inner sleeve. 100 copies will be available on white vinyl with exclusive 4.50" x 1.75" embroidered logo patch and 400 will come in classic black. For pre-orders check out the Chaos Records webstore. All further band information you will find at www.facebook.com/pages/mordbrand/121721747901195
"Grip Of The Dead", the upcoming debut album from Swedish Death Metallers NECROCURSE, will be released on March 11, 2013 in Europe and March 19, 2013 in North America. The complete tracklist reads like this: ‘Preludium Of Devastation’, ‘Necrocurse’, ‘Rotten In The Dark’, ‘The Devil Cobra’, ‘Ripping Darkness (The Destroyer)’, ‘Death Metal Rebels’, ‘Morbid Maniacs’, ‘Speed To The Grave’, ‘Grip Of The Dead’, ‘Coffin Breakers’ and ‘Infernal Rebellion’. A six-minute video teaser containing snippets of the album is now available at this location. More info at www.necrocurse.com or www.facebook.com/necrocurse
EXUMER will be playing a couple of European club shows in March 2013. The band will visit Switzerland, Italy and the Netherlands, with some additional dates to follow. Vocalist Mem V. Stein commented: "We were initially scheduled to play a few shows in South and North America, but had some problems with shady promoters in the respective regions. So, instead of standing idle we decided to return to Europe for some shows and "warm up" for the festival season in the summer." More info and updates at www.exumer.de
Irish Death Metallers REX SHACHATH will appear at this year’s Dublin Day Of Death Festival hosted by Into The Void Records. It will take place at The Pint in Dublin City on May 18, 2013 and will be headlined by Israels SONNE ADAM. UK’s CRUCIAMENTUM and local Irish bands ATHEOS and WEEPING ULCER will complete the bill. REX SHACHATH released their debut EP "Sepulchral Torment" in September 2012 via Hostile Media and you can check out ‘Follow The Bastard Prophet’, performed live last year during REX SHACHATH’s first ever live show at this location.
The self-titled four track debut EP from Canadian Black Metallers WILT will be released on vinyl by War On Music Records in early spring 2013 as an exclusive limited run on frost-white 180g colored vinyl. It’ll be a one time pressing of 300 copies only. The artwork was created by Sam Nelson and the band’s logo was done by Christophe Szpajdel. Dan Lowndes handled mastering duties. "Wilt" was previously made available in late October 2012 as a digital download at wiltmanitoba.bandcamp.com. In other news, WILT has been added to the Torment In Fire Metalfest II, which takes place at Dicken’s Pub in Calgary, Alberta, Canada from April 04 – 06, 2013. WILT will share the stage with the likes of ANHEDONIST, BEGRIME EXEMIOUS, AUROCH and many others. More information at www.facebook.com/withmb
After the release of their free digital EP, "Between Fear And Madness", in November 2012 and before their brand new, second full-length, Kaotoxin Records will release ANTROPOFAGO‘s 2011 self-released full-length debut "Beyond Phobia". The "Between Fear And Madness" digital single, featuring the previously unreleased ‘Cannibal Way Of Life’ and a pre-production version of ‘Paranoid Visions (Part 2)’ from the forthcoming release, is now available for free at listen.kaotoxin.com. A bonus version that includes a re-worked version of ‘Bloodred Honeymoon’ – which originally appeared on one of the band’s early demos – is available on iTunes, Amazon, eMusic, Spotify, etc. and all major digital platforms. For all further details check out www.facebook.com/antropofago.deathmetal
On April 16, 2013 Hells Headbangers Records will release the debut album from Australia’s IMPIOUS BAPTISM, "Wrath Of The Apex Predator". Here’s the tracklist: ‘Revelation To Annihilate’, ‘The Age Of Firelords’, ‘Axis Of Lucifer’, ‘Arcane Funeral Rites’, ‘Release The Titans Pt. I’, ‘Release The Titans Pt. II’, ‘Wrath Of The Apex Predator’, ‘Rites Of Illuminated Death’ and ‘Temple Of Necromancy’. For all further info check out www.facebook.com/impiousbaptism or www.impioustemple.blogspot.com
VORUM‘s debut full-length, "Poisoned Void", is available now in North America as a jewel case CD through Dark Descent Records. The digipak and gatefold vinyl edition is being handled by Woodcut Records in the rest of the world. A promo video for the track ‘Dance Of Heresy’ has been posted at this location. More info at www.vorumdeath.com or www.facebook.com/vorumdeath
"Unending Degradation", the debut album by Finnish Death Metallers KRYPTS, will be released on February 19, 2013 via Dark Descent Records. The vinyl edition will be out through Me Saco Un Ojo. The album will feature the following tracks: ‘Introeon: Perpetual Beyond’, ‘Blessed Entwinement’, ‘Open The Crypt’, ‘Dormancy Of The Ancients’, ‘Inhale…’, ‘The Black Smoke’, ‘Day Of Reckoning’ and ‘Beneath The Archaic’. The song ‘Open The Crypt’ is currently streaming at krypts.bandcamp.com and a video preview for ‘Beneath The Archaic’ is up at this location. More info at www.kryptomb.org
"Obłęd", the second album of Polish Black Metallers PRIMAL, is out now on CD through Q.E.V. Productions / T.E.O.T. Records. A preview can be checked out here. All further information at www.qevproductions.dbv.pl
Hells Headbangers Records have just released INCANTATION‘s 1998’s "Diabolical Conquest" on vinyl. It is available on black and colored vinyl in a gatefold cover with large poster of the cover artwork. The D side has a laser etching. You can order it at this location.
Selfmadegod Records have just released a limited edition GRAVEYARD / ULCER split 7" EP. GRAVEYARD from Spain delivers two tracks, including a cover of CELTIC FROST’s ‘The Usurper’, while ULCER from Poland are featured with one long track of pure Swedish Death Metal. The EP is available on marble (100 copies) and black vinyl (400 copies). More info at www.selfmadegod.com
Razorback Recordings will be releasing the 2nd full-length from FAITHXTRACTOR in late Spring 2013. Here’s the official statement from the band: "FAITHXTRACTOR was spawned by Ash Thomas with the sole intention of playing savage Death Metal as an assault on the pathetic meat puppet human race. Now, nearly 7 years later, with the "old school Death Metal" tag being consumed, shat out and spewed about repeatedly like every other tired labeling scheme, the FAITHXTRACTOR would like to tell you to "cast your assumptions aside… shut the fuck up and headbang!" This musical entity was created as an outlet to voice thoughts and feelings on this ever crumbling existence, to channel our life-philosophy and to praise the Metal essence that is inherently in our veins. Plain and simple… This new 11 song monster holds true to the vibe set forth on the previous releases while plunging ever further into heavily darkened territory. With a strong focus on real life horrors, infectious riffs and haunting arrangements, "The Great Shadow Infiltrator" will crush the weak as the FAITHXTRACTOR poisons the soul for the better. "The Great Shadow Infiltrator" will be released in 2013 through the cult Horror label Razorback Recordings." More news and updates at www.facebook.com/pages/faithxtractor/340370382698945
German Death Metallers LIFELESS have finished work on their second album "Godconstruct". The follow-up to 2008’s "Beyond The Threshold Of Death" will contain the following tracks: ‘Praeludium: Endzeit’, ‘Godconstruct’, ‘Towards Damnation’, ‘Moribund’, ‘Blood For The Gods’, ‘The Truth Concealed’, ‘Interludium: Zeitenwende’, ‘Seething With Rage’, ‘Sworn To Death’, ‘Reconquering The Soul’, ‘Blindead’ and ‘Perdition Of The Whore’. "Godconstruct" will be released on March 01, 2013 through F.D.A. Records on CD, vinyl and digital formats. The vinyl version will come in two different editions (the "Die Hard Edition", limited to 100 copies on blue vinyl with poster, inlay, sticker and an embroidered patch and the "Obscure Edition" on black vinyl with inlay). The album track ‘Moribund’ is currently streaming at this location. More info at www.facebook.com/lifelessofficial
"Unbearable Conditions", the new album from Slovenian Thrashers PANIKK, will be released on March 12, 2013 via Metal Tank Records and will contain the following tracks: ‘Panic Attack’, ‘Dismay’, ‘Messiah Of Decay’, ‘Away From Reality’, ‘The Wave Of Death’, ‘Playground Of Visions’, ‘Revelation Of Truth’, ‘Cruel World (Society To Adapt)’ and ‘Unbearable Conditions’. The single ‘Panic Attack’ has already been posted here. All further information at www.metaltankrecords.com
SATHANAS will soon be releasing a new 7", entitled "Slaying The Masses", through Doomentia Records with two exclusive tracks (‘Antichrist Metal’ and ‘Throne Of Sodom’). Doomentia Records will also be releasing a t-shirt along with the release. SATHANAS have also begun writing material for their next full-length album, "Worship The Devil", which will be released mid 2013. For all further information checkout www.facebook.com/sathanasmetal or contact the band at sathanaspaul@hotmail.com
"Towards The Baphomet’s Throne", the 2012 release by California Black / Death Metallers FIENDS AT FEAST, is now streaming in its entirety at www.fiendsatfeast.stereokiller.com. The tracklist reads like this: ‘Intro’, ‘After The Gates Of Hell’, ‘With Blood And Vomit’, ‘I Am Death’, ‘Walls Of Worship’, ‘From Hell They Rise’, ‘A Despondent Theme To Thy Own Demise’, ‘Hedonistic Heresy’, ‘Profecia Negra’ and ‘Cold Grey Sky’. All further information at www.facebook.com/fiendsatfeast
On April 16, 2013 Hells Headbangers Records will release the second CULTES DES GHOULES full-length "Henbane". It features the following tracks: ‘Idylls Of The Chosen Damned’, ‘The Passion Of A Sorceress’, ‘Vintage Black Magic’, ‘Festival Of Devotion’ and ‘The Devil Intimate’. More at www.hellsheadbangers.com
On January 05, 2013 INFINITUM OBSCURE entered Audio Zombie Recordings in Tijuana, México and recorded a new single entitled "The Luminous Black" with producer Diego Soria. It features the following songs: ‘The Luminous Black (Ode To The Fallen Angel)’, ‘Path To Apocalypse’ and ‘Through Blood By Thunder’ (BATHORY cover). "The Luminous Black" will be released via Deathgasm Records during February 2013 and will be limited to a one time pressing only. INFINITUM OBSCURE will be touring the US in April 2013 as direct support for Swedish Death Metal pioneers SORCERY. A recording date for the new album has still not been set yet, but it will be recorded and produced once again by Bill Metoyer at Skull Seven Studios in Los Angeles, California and mastered by Tore Stjerna at Necromorbus Studio in Sweden. It will also feature once again artwork of Ketolahelvete. The full-length will be released during 2013 in the U.S.A. via Deathgasm Records (CD format – digipak and jewelcase) and in Europe via Blood Harvest Records on 12 inch vinyl format. More at www.infinitumobscure.com or www.facebook.com/infinitumobscure
Razorback Recordings will re-issue the 2005 debut album from Mexico’s NECROCCULTUS, "Encircling The Mysterious Necrorevelation" this summer. It will include the long out of print "Supreme Occult One… The Underworld Abhorrence" 7" EP as bonus tracks, as well as a cover song of NECROPHOBIC. You can check out some songs from the band here.
Greyhaze Records has just released "To The Death", the fifth album from Brazilian Death Metallers NERVOCHAOS. It features guest performances by Ralph Santolla (DEATH, DEICIDE), Jão (RATOS DE PORÃO) and Zhema (VULCANO). The album’s cover art was created by Joe Petagno (MOTÖRHEAD). The first pressing of this CD will include a limited edition NERVOCHAOS embroidered patch as well as a sticker. The song ‘Smoking Mortal Remains’ is currently streaming at this location. More info at www.facebook.com/nervochaos
Arizona Thrashers HEMOPTYSIS have launched a campaign to help fund the band’s follow-up to 2011’s "Misanthropic Slaughter". The band has penned five new songs for the release and plans to re-record two tracks which originally appeared on the 2008 "Who Needs A Shepard" EP. Funds are being sought to help cover recording, production, layout and pressing costs, with perks such as drum heads, cymbals HEMOPTYSIS merch, private shows, jam sessions and more being offered to contributors. For more details and to contribute visit www.indiegogo.com/hemoptysis2. This campaign will run through March 31, 2013. HEMOPTYSIS has won two Phoenix Music Awards for "Metal Artist of the Year" (2009 and 2010) and were the winners of the 2012 Independent Music Award for "Best Metal Song" for the track ‘M.O.D.’ The video for can be seen at this location. All further info at www.hemoptysismetal.com or www.facebook.com/hemoptysis
Oslo’s progressive Death Metallers OKULAR will self-release their new album "Sexforce" on March 4, 2013. It features the following tracks: ‘House Full Of Colours’, ‘Not Separate’, ‘Sexforce’, ‘The Greatest Offender’, ‘Ride The Waves Of Emotion’, ‘Rest In Chaos’, ‘The King Of Life’, ‘Exposing The Good Citizens’, ‘Feast Upon The Illusory’, ‘Birth Through Loss’, ‘To Ring The Bells Of Truth’, ‘Politically Incorrect Experiences’ and ‘Educated For Enslavement’. SUSPERIA’s Athera performs half of the lead vocals on 7 of the 13 tracks, while BORKNAGAR’s Vintersorg makes a guest appearance on ‘The Greatest Offender’. The track ‘Birth Through Loss’ is currently streaming at okular.bandcamp.com. For more information visit www.okularmetal.com or www.facebook.com/okularmetal/info.
UK’s Thrash trio DECEPTOR have just released their new EP "Chains Of Delusion" via Shadow Kingdom Records. It is streaming in ist entirety at www.shadowkingdomrecords.bandcamp.com and a video for the track ‘Heatseeker’ has been posted at this location. More about DECEPTOR at www.facebook.com/deceptoruk?ref=ts&fref=ts
"Nihaihayat", the fourth full-length release from Turkish Black Metallers YAYLA, is now available through Merdumgiriz Records. It was recorded, mixed and mastered by Cristobal Urbina and Emir Togrul from September to December 2012. Each CD is handmade; Emir sprays the discs, cuts and inserts the prints for the jewel case and jacket, and pretty much makes the whole thing from scratch. Unsurprisingly, the YAYLA shirts are hand-painted by Togrul. Direct from the hand of the creator himself, there is no limit to the number of "Nihaihayati" CDs, at least as long as the man is alive. Togrul is also co-owner of Merdumgiriz Records. The album is currently streaming in its entirety at this location. Multi-instrumentalist / composer / filmmaker Emir Togrul, the mastermind behind YAYLA, recently completed a short film entitled "Integumental Grasp Through The Sigil Of Hate; Immortalizing The Nine Disguises Of Evil In Senility", which features the album track ‘Integumental Grasp’. You can check it out here. More info at www.facebook.com/yaylaband
On March 1, 2013 Germany’s Dunkelheit Produktionen will release "Miscreants Of Bloodlusting Aberrations", the fourth full-length from Philippine Death Metallers PATHOGEN. The album features the following tracks: ‘Atrocity Exhibit’, ‘Monolith’, ‘Heretical Wisdom’, ‘Abyss Of Perpetual Upheaval’, ‘Ideological Strife’, ‘Leviathan’, ‘Afterlife’ (SACRIFICE cover) and ‘Uranium Messiah’. All further information at www.facebook.com/pages/pathogen-ph/177645992334222
On April 16, 2013 Hells Headbangers will release CEREKLOTH‘s debut full-length "In The Midst Of Life We Are In Death" on CD and vinyl. The tracklist reads like this: ‘Praeludium’, ‘Born Of The Void’ (currently streaming here), ‘Within The Hollow Crown’, ‘Halo Of Syringes’, ‘Nest Of Disease’, ‘Mesmerizing Holy Death’, ‘When Outcast Become Kings’ and ‘The Reapers Instant is Our Eternity’. CEREKLOTH was formed in 2008 in Denmark and has previously released two 7" EPs ("Pandemonium Prayers" in 2008 and "Halo Of Syringes" in 2011), both through Hells Headbangers as well. All further information at www.facebook.com/pages/cerekloth/119125748151907 or www.cerekloth.dk.