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SUFFOCATION are currently in the finishing stages of their upcoming new album entitled "Pinnacle Of Bedlam". The record was produced by the band and tracked at Full Force Studios in New York by longtime collaborator Joe Cincotta. The mixing and mastering of the album is set to be handled by producer / engineer Zeuss (HATEBREED, ARSIS, SUICIDE SILENCE). "Pinnacle Of Bedlam" will feature 10 tracks and marks the return of drummer Dave Culross, who played with the band previously on their "Despise The Sun" EP. www.facebook.com/suffocation
Nergal of Poland’s BEHEMOTH has completed work on a autobiography entitled “Sacrum Profanum“. The book, which will be released this month in Poland, is promoted through a series of trailers that feature Nergal reading portions of the book, as well as acting out portions of stories, which Nergal describes as “some funny, some sad, some evil…some related to the band, some not.” The trailers, that are dubbed in Polish with English subtitles, can be checked out here: www.youtube.com/user/Behemothofficial
HANDFUL OF HATE, one of the oldest Black Metal bands in Italy, signed a new record deal with code666 (part of the Aural Music Group), returning after 10 years from the 2003 album “Vicecrown”. Here’s an official statement from the band: “HANDFUL OF HATE is proud to announce the agreement with Code666 records for the new album. The collaboration between Code666 and HANDFUL OF HATE started in 2003 with the release of the “ViceCrown” album, nowadays considered a masterpiece and maybe the grimmest and most hateful opus from HANDFUL OF HATE. During 2013 we’ll proudly celebrate the 20 years of activity in the underground and Code666 will take care to release our 6th album in a very special edition. Be sure that this new act of carnal scorn will be the most extreme ever in our history!” www.handfulofhate.com
"Beyond The Flesh", the debut full-length by California Death Metallers SKELETAL REMAINS will be released through F.D.A. Records on November 9, 2012 (December 03, 2012 in the UK) in CD, digital and vinyl LP formats. The LP comes in a glossy gatefold jacket and includes a bonus track (a cover of GORGUTS’ ‘Disincarnated’). Check out a promo video for ‘Extirpated Vitality’ here or stream the track on the label’s soundcloud page. Here’s the tracklist: ‘Extirpated Vitality’, ‘Desolate Isolation’, ‘Reconstructive Surgery’, ‘Carrion Death’ (Instrumental), ‘Traumatic Existence’, ‘Anthropophagy’, ‘Homicidal Pulchritude’, ‘Sub-Zero Termination’ and ‘Disincarnated’ (GORGUTS cover, vinyl version only). More info on SKELETAL REMAINS at www.facebook.com/skeletalremainsdeathmetal
The upcoming Agonia Records debut full-length from Norwegian Black Metallers ENDEZZMA will be entitled "Erotik Nekrosis". It features seven tracks and is scheduled for a November 28, 2012 release in Europe (February 05, 2013 in the USA). The band features Morten Shax on vocals, Trondr Nefas (URGEHAL, BEASTCRAFT, ANGST SKVADRON, VULTURE LORD) and Mattis Malphas (BEASTCRAFT) on guitars, Sregroth (URGEHAL, ÅSMEGIN) on bass and Carl Balam (NATTEFROST, ASTAROTH, ex – INFERNAL) on drums. "Erotik Nekrosis" is the follow up to 2008’s MCD "Alone" and was recorded at Slaughterhaus Studio in Oslo with producer Robert Blix. The artwork was created by Alexandr Balinets and the album’s tracklist reads like this: ‘Junkyard Oblivion’, ‘Enigma Of The Sullen’, ‘Against Them All’, ‘Swansong Of A Giant’, ‘Hollow’, ‘Krossing Rubikon’ and ‘Soulcleansing’. For all further info check out www.facebook.com/endezzma
On October 31, 2012 Deathgasm Records will release "The Cleansing", the new album from old school Swedish Death Metallers NOMINON. It will be available as a digipak CD (with a 12-page booklet) and black and blue vinyl LP versions. You can already listen to the track ‘Obliteration’ at this location. The album features the following tracks: ‘Satanical Incubation’ (Intro), ‘In The Name Of Gomorrah’, ‘Mausoleum’, ‘Unholy Sacrifice’, ‘The Cleansing’, ‘Abhorrent Parasites’, ‘Hellwitch’, ‘Slaughter The Imposter’ (LP bonus track), ‘Obliteration’, ‘Son Of Doom’ and ‘Infernal Rites’. More NOMINON at www.nominon.com or www.facebook.com/nominon666
F.D.A. Records have signed German Death Metallers OBSCURE INFINITY for the release of their upcoming 3rd and 4th full-length albums. Their latest album "Putrefying Illusions" was released in mid 2012 by Obscure Domain Productions and the band also played at Party San Festival in Germany. ‘Collecting A Disastrous Sun’, a song from "Putrefying Illusions" can be checked out at here. All further info at www.facebook.com/obscureinfinitygermany
VOIVOD have just released the first single, "Mechanical Mind”, of their upcoming 13th studio album, "Target Earth“, as a digital download and vinyl 7” (with the VOIVOD skull etching by the band’s own drummer Away as the b-side). The digital version is available in Europe here, while the 7” EP version (in a total pressing of 1000 hand-numbered copies; # 001 – 200 on red vinyl, # 201 – 400 on blue vinyl and # 401 – 1000 on black vinyl) can be purchased in Europe here. Please note that only the black vinyl version is still available from CM Distro in Europe, but you might be able to obtain the 7” EP from the band on their current European tour. A short teaser of “Mechanical Mind” can be checked out at this location. The new VOIVOD album "Target Earth“ will be out on January 21, 2013 in Europe and January 22, 2013 in North America. More info and updates at www.voivod.com, www.facebook.com/voivod
On October 19, 2012 Blood Harvest Records will release a 12" gatefold vinyl version of the new BOMBS OF HADES full-length "The Serpent’s Redemption". The album was recorded and mixed at Welfare Sounds Studio (RAM, BOMBUS, etc) and features cover artwork cover by Polish artist Rafal Kruszyk (INTERMENT, HOODED MENACE, UNCANNY, COFFINS, etc). Here’s the full tracklist: ‘Crawl Away And Bleed Forever’, ‘Darkness, My Soul’, ‘Burn’, ‘The Serpent’s Redemption’, ‘Forgotten In Graves’, ‘Incubus Descending’, ‘Skull Collector’ and ‘Scorched Earth’. For more BOMBS OF HADES info check out www.bombsofhades.com or www.facebook.com/bombsofhades
"Fractured In The Timeless Abyss", the debut full-length from Birmingham, AL three-piece ECTOVOID, is out now as a limited edition (300 copies) vinyl 12" LP through Blood Harvest Records. The cover art was created by Christina Casperson (NOCTURNAL BLOOD, DAWNBRINGER etc.). You can check out a full stream at this location. All further info at www.facebook.com/ectovoid
Greek Death Metallers RESURGENCY will release the vinyl edition of their debut album "False Enlightenment" at the end of October via Hellthrasher Productions. It will be available on black and red 12" heavyweight vinyl packed in a gatefold sleeve and will feature remastered versions of all songs as well as improved artwork and logo. The LP can be pre-ordered at this location.
Finland’s TINNER have been signed by Pulverised Records. Here’s an official statement of drummer Subben about the signing: "TINNER is extremely happy to have inked a deal with Pulverised Records for the release of the album called "Soundtracket Till Din Vräkning" (The Soundtrack To Your Eviction). It will be a pleasure to bring our unpure Scandinavian Crustcore upon the Pulverised family. Pulverised feels like the perfect hideout for TINNER on our quest to piss off people all around the world on our mission for total D-Beat destruction. 16 songs were recorded in less than 10 hours in our rehearsal room. 13 of these songs we had never played or rehearsed before. That’s how we wanted it. Drunken, dirty raw kängpunk straight from Rock’n’Roll hell." More info you’ll find at www.facebook.com/tinnercrust
HATE have just finished recording their new album "Solarflesh". It will be released early next year via Napalm Records. The band’s frontman ATF Sinner comments: "We have just done mixes and mastering on the new material; our first album for Napalm (Records). I believe "Solarflesh" is the most insane and haunting record we’ve done thus far. It’s nothing but pure darkness… We’re extremely satisfied with this 61 minutes’ monster (12 songs) that we’ve put to life. Now we’re working on a documentary about the creation of "Solarflesh", its ideological sides, the band’s history, touring etc. It’s going to be much more than just a studio report. We want it to be an in-depth interview revealing some unknown facts, hidden meanings etc. I’m sure people will find it interesting." More information about HATE at www.facebook.com/hateofficial
Danish Death Metallers CORPUS MORTALE have signed a deal with Deepsend Records for the release of their third album "FleshCraft" this fall. "FleshCraft" is the follow-up to the band’s 2007 album, "A New Species Of Deviant" and the first for Deepsend Records. A promo video for the track ‘Love Lies Bleeding’ has been posted at this location. More at www.facebook.com/corpusmortale
War Anthem Records have signed Spanish old school Death Metallers GRAVEYARD. The band has plans to release their new album "The Sea Grave" on CD and vinyl at the beginning of 2013. "The Sea Grave" is the follow-up to 2011’s "The Altar Of Sculpted Skulls" (Pulverized Records) and 2009’s "One With The Dead" (Black Seed Prodoctions). More info and updates at www.graveyardofdoom.com or www.facebook.com/deathmetalgraveyard
Belgian Death Metallers DEHUMAN will start their "Bleeding Europe Tour 2012" on Friday, October 06, 2012. The first part of the tour will see DEHUMAN support MASTER (October 06 – 13, 2012) and on the second part they will hook up with AGATHOCLES. DEHUMAN is touring in support of their debut album, "Black Throne Of All Creation", which was released earlier this year via Kaotoxin Records. The album is available for stream and purchase at kaotoxinrecords.bandcamp.com. More info at www.facebook.com/dehumandm
Here’s an official statement from Swedish Death Metallers DEMONICAL: "We are thrilled about our first ever crusade through Russia which starts on Friday next week in Moscow. It feels utterly great to finally visit the eastern territories and as our Swedish comrades in SPASMODIC will join as support we are pretty sure this "Death Infernal Russia" tour will be an unforgettable firestorm of death and decay!" A tour-trailer can be checked out at this location. More about DEMONICAL at www.demonical.net
Kaotoxin Records have just released "Cannibalisme, Hérésie Et Autres Sauvageries", the debut full-length from French Death Metallers SAVAGE ANNIHILATION (featuring members of DEFECAL OF GERBE and BRENNKELT). Until October 07, 2012 MetalUnderground.com is offering an exclusive full album stream at this location. For bio information and band updates visit this location or check out www.facebook.com/savageannihilation.
German Thrashers ENTERA have just released their fourth full-length CD, entitled "The War Goes On". It features 12 songs, as well as a the video for ‘Each Day’. A CD trailer can be checked out at this location. More info you’ll find here.
"Vacuous Spectral Silence", the debut full-length by Australian Black Metallers CROWNED, will be released on October 12, 2012 via Seance Records and features the following tracks: ‘Menelvagor’, ‘Journey To The Crossroads’, ‘Firmament’, ‘Apocryphal Catacomb’, ‘Diamonds’ and ‘Vacuous Spectral Silence’. For all further info check out the label’s website at www.seancerecords.com
The second album by Catalonia’s Thrash Metallers VIVID REMORSE will be entitled "Down To The Wire". The cover has been designed by Maite Ramis ("Nad"), who also created the artwork for the band’s previous album "The Seed Of Malaise". The "Down To The Wire" tracklist reads like this: ‘Biopiracy (The Seed Of My Land)’, ‘Imaginary Actress’, ‘Theory Of Fear’, ‘Overdosed’, ‘Involution’, ‘Nobody Answers’, ‘Seize The Death’, ‘Seven Days Of Fire’, ‘L’angoixa De L’existència’, ‘Stop On Time’ and ‘The Never Falling Cries’. The album will be released on October 15, 2012 in Spain and in November (rest of the world). More at www.facebook.com/pages/vivid-remorse/135806803107251
Michel Jonker of Groningen based, Dutch old school Death Metallers ENTRAPMENT has finished the recordings of the band’s debut full-length "The Obscurity Within…". It will be released on October 26, 2012 via Soulseller Records, with artwork created by Mattias Vanhelgd. The tracklist reads like this: ‘Catatonic Rites’, ‘Shallow Breath’, ‘Feast Of Atonement’, ‘The Obscurity Within…’, ‘Dead And Cold’, ‘Infernal Blasphemies’ (a re-recorded songfrom their "Infernal Blasphemies" demo 2010), ‘Anxiety’, ‘Eternal Bliss’, ‘Mentally Deranged’ and ‘Soul Entrapment’ (another re-recorded demo song, from the "Putrefying Stench Of Death" demo). More info and a sound sample you’ll find here http://entrapment2.bandcamp.com/music
Greek Death Metallers WAR POSSESSION (featuring members of EMBRACE OF THORNS, MERCILESS CRUCIFIXION and WARGOAT) have been signed by Hellthrasher Productions for the release of their upcoming EP "Through The Ages". It is supposed to be out in November and has the following tracklisting: ‘In The Shadow Of The Ancient Gods’, ‘Medieval Bloodlust’, ‘World War Domination’, ‘A Taste Of Things To Come (Chaos Awaits)’ and ‘Deathmarch’. The song ‘World War Domination’ is available for streaming at this location.
On October 10, 2012 Hell’s Headbangers Records will release a split 7" between SPAWN OF SATAN and SATHANAS . It features the following tracks: SPAWN OF SATAN – ‘Ritual Murder’ and SATHANAS – ‘Unholy Eternal’. An exclusive streaming preview can be found at this location. And on October 31, 2012 the label will release a limited-edition CD and 12" vinyl (mastered at 45 RPM and with laser-etched B-side) of BESTIAL WARLUST‘s 1996 demo "Satan’s Fist". Tracklisting: ‘Left For Vultures’, ‘Hell’s Militia’ and ‘Satan’s Fist’. The exclusive streaming for this one can be found here. More info at www.hellsheadbangers.com
Polish Black / Death Metallers NEOLITH have just released a new promo entitled "Iter Ad Inferni". It contains the following three new tracks: ‘Of The Angel And His Orison’, ‘Inferludium’ and ‘One Is The Truth And The Truth Is The One’. All songs are available for streaming here and here. The material has been recorded at Kola Studio in Sanok and features new members Bolus (guitar, known from the Heavy Metal band KRUSHER) and Kriss (bass and backing vocals, formerly of HELL UNITED and ELENIUM). At the moment the band is looking for a label for the release of their upcoming fourth studio album"Infernalism" which will be recorded in Winter 2012 / 2013. More about NEOLITH at www.neolith.pl