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DENOUNCEMENT PYRE have 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 on CD and LP.
"Monument In Black", the new album from German Black Metallers SONIC REIGN, will be released by Apostasy Records on February 01, 2013. The band’s follow-up to 2006’s "Raw Dark Pure" (re-issued in 2007 by Metal Blade) features the following tracks: ‘Abhorrence Vs Scum’, ‘Clouds Above The Desert’, ‘The Whisperer In The Dark’, ‘Monument In Black’, ‘A Doctrine Unreachable’, ‘Daily Nightmare Injected’ and ‘Soul Flagellation’. A stream of the track ‘The Whisperer In The Dark’ can be checked out at this location. More information at www.sonicreign.de or www.facebook.com/sonicreign
On January 25, 2013, Apostasy Records will release "At The End The Dead Await", the debut album from Swedish Death Metallers OVERTORTURE. The band was formed in 2011 by Magnus Martinsson, Joel Fornbrant, Fredrik Widigs and Jonas Torndal, known from bands like GRAVE, COLDWORKER, DEMONICAL and WITCHERY. The album was self-produced by OVERTORTURE, mixed / mastered by Ola Englund (SIX FEET UNDER) and features artwork by Gustav Germann (Guger Art) who has already worked with HAIL OF BULLETS and VOMITORY. The album track ‘The Outer Limits’ is currently streaming on the Apostasy Records Soundcloud page. A promo video was posted here. The album itself has the following tracklist: ‘Black Shrouds Of Dementia’, ‘Murder For The Masses’, ‘Slaves To The Atom’, ‘The Outer Limits’, ‘Targets’, ‘The Strain’, ‘The Coming Doom’, ‘Towards The Within’, ‘Suffer As One’ and ‘At The End The Dead Await’. More info at www.overtorture.se or www.facebook.com/overtorture
On January 11, 2013 Svart Records will release ATOMIC CRIES‘ new 7", "Suspended Between The Mouth Of God And The Fist Of Man". Both featured tracks (‘False Prophecies’ and ‘The Atheist’) are currently available for streaming at the band’s Bandcamp site. The EP is a precursor to ATOMIC CRIES’ forthcoming debut album. The band issued the following statement: "We are ATOMIC CRIES, and since 2010 we have played Primitive Doom Metal exclusively. No flares, no bongs, no irony, no pseudo-occult nonsense. We worship at the altar of Armando Acosta. We love SAINT VITUS, TROUBLE and BLACK SABBATH, but we sound like none of them. This 7" contains two tracks of uncompromising, slow downer-rock that refuses to be easily categorised. We are Saúl Do Caixão (lead / rhythm electric / acoustic guitars & vocals) and Andy Lippoldt (drums / organ / bass / backing vocals). Jeder für sich und Gott gegen alle."
Colombian Death / Black Metallers NEPENTE have released a video for the title track to their forthcoming album "Suffering Is The Seed" at this location. The album was mixed and mastered at Poland’s Hertz Recording Studio (VADER, HATE, BEHEMOTH, DECAPITATED, etc) and will be released through MetalHit.com. More info at www.facebook.com/nepente.manizales
Texas based progressive Death / Black Metallers VEX will release their new album "Memorious" on January 01, 2013 through Horror Pain Gore Death Productions. The follow-up to 2010’s "Thanatopsis" features the following tracks: ‘Terra Soar’, ‘Carve My Eyes’, ‘Astride A Grave’, ‘No Such Thing’, ‘Spectral Nation’, ‘Away From The Sun’, ‘Wasteland (How Long Ago…)’, ‘Solace In Sleep’, ‘Those Days Are Gone’ and ‘A Drinking Song’. All further information at www.facebook.com/vexhomepage
On December 17, 2012 Selfmadegod Records will release PROPHECY OF DOOM‘s "Total Mind War" on CD. It was previously only available on LP via Agipunk and features an unreleased radio session from 1991 plus the “Ego Death Grind” demo from 1996. Here’s the tracklist: ‘Raze Against Time’, ‘Onward Ever Backward’, ‘Acknowledge The Confusion Master’, ‘The Voice Of Tibet (Our Shame And Hypocrisy)’, ‘Biolitics’, ‘Protogenesis’ and ‘Axis (Development) Access’. More info at www.selfmadegod.com
“Gâst”, the fourth full-length album from Danish Black Metallers BLODARV, was released on December 12, 2012 via Self Mutilation Services as a regular CD and limited edition A5 format with different artwork, a 16 pages booklet and lyrics. The album features the following tracks: ‘Indelukket’, ‘A Snowy Night In November’, ‘I Blaek Og Blod’, ‘Korset Paa Baalet’, ‘The Heart Of Art’, ‘Lonely Journey’, ‘Surrounded By Dust’ and ‘Into The Halls Of Orion’. All artwork relating to “Gâst” was created by BLODARV founder and frontman Hugin, who is also responsible for the recording, mixing and engineering at his Hammer Art and studios on his home island of Bornholm. Two tracks from “Gâst”, together with tracks spanning BLODARV’s 14-year career can be heard on the band’s SoundCloud player and a promo video for “Gâst” has been posted at this location. The official video for the ‘I Blaek Og Blod’ track from “Gâst”, can be checked out here. All further information about BLODARV at www.facebook.com/blodarvofficial
On their last tour across the US KRISIUN filmed a new video for ‘The Will To Potency’, a song from their latest studio album, “The Great Execution”. You can currently check it out at this location. More KRISIUN at www.krisiun.com.br
The new VOIVOD album, “Target Earth“, will be released on January 21 (in Europe) and January 22, 2013 (in North America). Some of the tracks are currently streaming at this location. Behind-the-scenes footage, plus an exclusive interview with Away (Michel Langevin) and Chewy (Daniel Mongrain) about the making of the album, can also be viewed online here. “Target Earth” was recorded at Wild Studios in Quebec with producer Pierre Rémillard and mixed by Sanford Parker (PELICAN, NACHTMYSTIUM). The original art was once again drawn by drummer Away and features color schemes from each one of the band’s previous albums. The album brings back original bass player, Blacky (Jean Yves Thériault), marking his first recordings with the band since 1991’s "Angel Rat". It’s also the first to feature guitarist, Chewy (Dan Mongrain). The tracklist reads like this: ‘Target Earth’, ‘Kluskap O’Kom’, ‘Empathy For The Enemy’, ‘Mechanical Mind’, ‘Warchaic’, ‘Resistance’, ‘Kaleidos’, ‘Corps Étranger’, ‘Artefact’ and ‘Defiance’. The album will be available in Europe as limited edition Mediabook CD (with bonus tracks), standard CD, gatefold double vinyl and as very limited edition deluxe box set (details on that to be announced soon). All further info at www.voivod.com
The new DEFEATED SANITY album, "Passages Into Deformity", will be released on February 5, 2013 through Willowtip Records. It was recorded at Soundlodge Studios in Germany with guest vocal appearances by Frank Rini (INTERNAL BLEEDING), AJ Magana (ex – DEFEATED SANITY, DISGORGE US), and Brian Forgue (SYPHILIC, GUTROT) and sound effects performed by Jon Engman (ex – BRODEQUIN). The follow-up to 2010’s "Chapters Of Repugnance" will be released with a bonus DVD featuring making-of clips, interviews with the band and performance videos. In related news, DEFEATED SANITY will be touring in Russia and Belarus next year in support of "Passages Into Deformity". More info at www.facebook.com/defeatedsanity
KING DIAMOND has been signed by Metal Blade Records for a new 3 album worldwide record deal. “This is gonna be awesome! Another perfect piece of the puzzle. We have the full backup of Metal Blade, and there’s an understanding between us that goes much, much deeper than before. Our new business setup will noticeably benefit the fans in so many ways. You must have already noticed some of all the cool new stuff that is happening. Now we can’t wait to get out there and start touring again!” – Stay Heavy, King Diamond. www.kingdiamondcoven.com
The tape version of CULT OF FIRE‘s debut LP "Triumvirát", which was self-released by the band in July, is available now through Atomic Vision Productions (in co-operation with In League With Satan Productions). It is limited to 333 pro-manufactured tapes and additionally contains one song rejected from the LP and two bonus songs from their debut EP "20:11". For more information or ordering details contact atomicvision.prod@gmail.com or check out www.atomicvisionprods.blogspot.com
Svart Records will release the new CONVULSE EP "Inner Evil" on limited vinyl, CD and digital on January 25, 2013. The EP, recorded in full analog in the autumn of 2012, consists two long exclusive tracks. The band still features the original vocalist, guitarist and bass player in their ranks, and a new full-length album is scheduled for autumn 2013. "Our new material has a strong old school Death Metal feel to it, and the band is tighter than ever before", says CONVULSE guitarist / vocalist Rami Jämsä. "When recording, we concentrated on the energy brought on by playing everything live – no triggers or Pro Tools. Nothing beats a well-rehearsed band playing live, be it on stage or in the studio." More info at www.facebook.com/convulse
Soulseller Records will release a double CD / gatefold 2 LP from Norway’s OLD FUNERAL in February 2013, entitled "Our Condolences". It will include the band’s first 7 demo recordings (never released before, except for the 50 original cassette copies from 1989), a live recording from Garage, Bergen, Norway in April 1991 (never released in any format before), the "Abduction Of Limbs" demo from 1990, the "Devoured Carcass" 7" EP from 1991, the track ‘Forced To Be Lost’ (recorded at Grieghallen in 1991), the September 1992 advance tape and a live track from Hulen, Bergen, Norway 1991. The booklet will include original democover artwork, flyers and never before seen pictures including the very first photosession from May 1988. No tracks got re-mixed, nothing has been touched up. It’s all straight from the original tapes. Pre-orders will be taken during January 2013. For more information go to www.soulsellerrecords.com
On December 17, 2012 Selfmadegod Records will release "Descent Of Yuggoth", the debut full-length by Swedish Death Metallers MEGASCAVENGER. The album is currently streaming in its entirety at this location. For all further information on MEGASCAVENGER go here.
Australian four-piece NOCTURNAL GRAVES will be releasing their next album through Hells Headbangers. Their debut album "Satan’s Cross" and a split LP with HELL SPIRIT came out in 2007 and 2010 respectively on Nuclear War Now! Productions. The band already begun work on their second album and will start recording in two weeks at I-HQ Recordings in Australia. NOCTURNAL GRAVES recently also had a line-up change and have enlisted Shrapnel (ex – DESTROYER 666) on lead guitars and L. Wilson (DENOUNCEMENT PYRE) on drums. In May 2013, NOCTURNAL GRAVES will tour on European soil, with shows in Germany (at Deathkult Open Air), France, Belgium, the UK, Ireland, Denmark, and Sweden among others. More info at http://nocturnalgraves.blogspot.com.au.
"Grip Of The Dead" will be the title of the upcoming debut full-length by Swedish Death Metallers NECROCURSE. The CD version of the album (to be released by Pulverised Records) contains eleven tracks and the vinyl version (a joint collaboration between Blood Harvest Records and To The Death Records) will include an additional re-recorded bonus track entitled ‘Souls Of A Thousand Funerals’, which previously appeared on the band’s "Shape of Death" MCD. Here’s the full tracklisting: ‘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’. You can check out the track ‘Rotten In The Dark’ at this location. For more information go to www.necrocurse.com
Hells Headbangers have just signed both Gene Palubicki’s bands BLASPHEMIC CRUELTY and PERDITION TEMPLE. The guitarist, founder / songwriter of ANGELCORPSE had the following to say about both signings: "Been a while since there has been any actual ‘production’ news concerning either of my active works, namely PERDITION TEMPLE and BLASPHEMIC CRUELTY. It is official at this point that both bands are no longer part of the Osmose Productions roster. It was not a bad split with my longtime former label, simply the direction the label and my bands are pursuing differs enough to make it time for a change. I’m quite happy to announce the new home for both bands is Hells Headbangers Records! Of the several labels who contacted me and made various offers, Hells Headbangers clearly shares my vision for the course I wish to go for both bands. Hells Headbangers has a dedication to releasing the sort of products that are very much a best fit for my bands. In development currently are the sophomore full-length from PERDITION TEMPLE, and a forthcoming MLP of new BLASPHEMIC CRUELTY material. For line-ups concerning both bands, I couldn’t be more satisfied! In PERDITION TEMPLE I’ve got drummer Ronnie Parmer, whose been tearing it up with devilish precision with me for all the shows we’ve been doing for the last year now, as well as Gabriel Gozainy on bass, who completely shreds my riffs and gives our sound just that much more mayhem! And in a somewhat recent development, the line-up is now also joined by my former bandmate from past ANGELCORPSE times, Bill Taylor on second guitar! So on the forthcoming album, it will have been nearly 15 years ago that we both appeared on an album together (1998’s "Exterminate" by ANGELCORPSE)! So the feeling going into this new is right where it needs to be! For BLASPHEMIC CRUELTY, the line-up remains unchanged from the previous record. I am once agained joined by both Alex Blume on bass / vocals and drummer Gina Ambrosio on drums, and anyone who might have caught our debut live show a few months ago knows that we clearly give no quarter and no compromise on our lightning warfare attack! The new material of BLASPHEMIC CRUELTY will appear in the form of a MLP / MCD to feature three or four new original songs and maybe one or two cover tracks of our liking." For more info on both bands check out www.facebook.com/pages/Blasphemic-Cruelty/209892552380438 and www.facebook.com/perditiontemple.
DENIAL OF GOD are looking for an additional gig in Germany on February 02, 2013 since they will already be playing shows in Oberhausen and Berlin on February 01 and February 03, 2013 respectively. If anyone is interested to organize something for them, feel free to get in touch with Ustumallagam at ghoul@get2net.dk. For all further info go to www.denialofgod.net
"Swallowed By The Ocean’s Tide", the debut full-length from Germany’s SULPHUR AEON, will be released on December 28, 2012 through F.D.A. Records. The LP version will be released by Imperium Productions on the same day. The album features the following tracks: ‘Cthulhu Rites’, ‘Incantation’, ‘Inexorable Spirits’, ‘The Devil’s Gorge’, ‘Where Black Ships Sail’, ‘Swallowed By The Ocean’s Tide’, ‘Monolithic From The Stars To The Sea’, ‘Those Who Dwell In Stellar Void’, ‘Beneath. Below. Beyond. Above’ and ‘Zombi’. The track ‘Inexorable Spirits’ has been posted at soundcloud.com/fda-records. For all further info go to www.facebook.com/sulphuraeon
DENOUNCEMENT PYRE‘s second full-length "Almighty Alcanum" will be released through Hells Headbangers Records on January 22, 2013 on CD and LP. The tracklisting reads as follows: ‘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 information at www.facebook.com/denouncementpyre
French Death Metallers NECROWRETCH have just revealed the cover artwork of their upcoming debut album "Putrid Death Sorcery" at this location. The album will be released via Century Media Records in Europe on January 28, 2013. Here’s the complete tracklist: ‘Ripping Souls Of Sinners’, ‘Purifying Torment’, ‘Goat-Headed’, ‘Putrid Death Sorcery’, ‘Impious Plague In Catacombs’, ‘Spewed From Hell’, ‘Defiler Of Sacrality’, ‘The Anthropomancer’, ‘Soiled Into A Crypt’, ‘Necrollections’ and ‘Repugnizer’. For all further NECROWRETCH info check out www.necrowretch.net or www.facebook.com/NecroWretch
DESOLATE SHRINE‘s "The Sanctum Of Human Darkness" album is currently streaming in its entirety at this location. The album will be released on December 15, 2012 through Dark Descent Records. More about DESOLATE SHRINE at www.facebook.com/desolateshrine