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HailsAndHorns.com, is now streaming "Reduced To Sludge", the new album from FUNERUS in its entirety at this location. "Reduced To Sludge" is the second release from the Pennsylvania / New York based Death Metal band that features INCANTATION guitarist John McEntee, bassist / vocalist Jill McEntee and drummer Sam Inzerra (MORTICIAN, MORPHEUS DESCENDS). The album was engineered by Sam Inzerra, Jim Roe and John McEntee. Drums and guitars were recorded at Neanderthal Studios in Plainfield, New Jersey and the bass and vocals were recorded at Aries Studio in Johnstown, PA. "Reduced To Sludge" was mixed and mastered by Dan Swanö (BLOODBATH, DARK FUNERAL, DISSECTION, HAIL OF BULLETS, OPETH) and the cover artwork was done by Dusty Peterson (SIX FEET UNDER, CATTLE DECAPITATION, BLOODBATH). The album will be released by Ibex Moon Records on November 22nd. Jill McEntee comments on the album, "I feel we were able to capture the natural FUNERUS essence on this album. It continues in the same vein of the first album "Festering Earth", in heaviness and songwriting. I think it will be well received."
ENFUNERATION is playing a CD release show with SACRIFICIAL SLAUGHTER on November 20th in support of both bands’ "American Death Thrash" split, out now on Horror Pain Gore Death Productions. ENFUNERATION will also play the 3rd Annual Christmas Connection Benefit show on December 3rd at The Roxy in Oklahoma City (1164 N. Macarthur). All proceeds for the 21-band, two-day (12/2-12/3) event go to the Christmas Connection charity, a local non-profit organization dedicated to serving low income families and senior citizens in central Oklahoma.
Norway’s FESTER have revealed the cover art and tracklisting for their forthcoming new album, "A Celebration Of Death". The band’s first offering of new material in 17 years will be out in early 2012 through Abyss Records. In an exclusive premier, Bravewords.com is now streaming the track ‘Rites Of Ceres’ at this location. The cover for "A Celebration Of Death" was painted by artist Eliran Kantor (TESTAMENT, SODOM, ATHEIST, SIGH, ANACRUSIS). The rest of the layout was done by Joce of Industrie Chimere Noire (PORTAL, GHÄST, TOTAL HOLOCAUST). Here’s the complete tracklist: ‘Rites Of Ceres’, ‘The Black Tower’, ‘March Of Death’, ‘I’ll Hunt You Down’, ‘Metalized’, ‘Jeg Spytter På Deg’, ‘Last Day Of Battle Pt.I’, ‘Last Day Of Battle Pt.II’, ‘A Face For A Funeral’ (bonus) and ‘Rites Of Mortiis’ (remix of ‘Rites Of Ceres’ by Mortiis). In addition to the core members, bassist Jon Bakker (KAMPFAR), vocalist Thomas Andersen and guitarist / vocalist Bjørn "Tiger" Mathisen, "A Celebration Of Death" also features Audun Kleive (session drums), Raymond Pellicer (additional guitars, programming and synth), Eivind Aarseth (additional guitars), Guido Saint Roch (guest vocals on ‘Metalized’) and Mortiis (Dark Converter). More info at www.myspace.com/festernorway
Cyclone Empire in co-operation with Imperium Productions (who will release the vinyl version) will issue the debut full-length "When All Life Ends…" of Germany’s melodic Deathers DECEMBER FLOWER. The tracklist reads like this: ‘Invasion’ (intro), ‘The Apprentice’, ‘Your Darkest Path’, ‘As Darkness Reigns’, ‘Aeon’, ‘Dying Sun’ (instrumental), ‘Life Ends’, ‘Despise Your Life’, ‘Lost In Twilight’, ‘And Blood Has To Be Shed’ and ‘The Fountain’ (outro). More info at www.myspace.com/thedecemberflower
In late 2011, United Guttural (www.unitedguttural.com) will release a split CD from Mexico’s Gore Grinders FECALIZER and Porno Grinders PARACOCCIDIOIDOMICOSISPROCTITISSARCOMUCOSIS. The split will contain six tracks from each band with a total playing time of approximately 40 minutes. The tracks on the disc were recorded in mid 2011. Both bands have already toured North and South America and FECALIZER have played several shows throughout Europe. Check out their sites for news and upcoming shows at the following links: www.myspace.com/fecalizermx, www.myspace.com/officialparacoccidio
NOMINON just signed a worldwide booking agreement with the Brazilian booking agency Blackened Mass Media (www.blackenedmmedia.com). Here’s a statement from the band: "We are extremely excited to start working with Blackened Mass Media. The band NOMINON have marched on for almost twenty years now booking the shows ourselves, so it certainly feels killer to finally have signed an agreement with a serious booking agency like BMM. For now we’ve our brand new 7" EP "Manifestation Of Black" coming out December 30th through Deathgasm Records, and during the spring 2012 we will sort out the recording for the fifth, yet untitled, NOMINON album. We already got eight songs roughly written for the next album, and you can be sure that we won’t let you guys down. Expect nothing but raging Metal ov Death. Look forward to see you on the road not just 2012, yet also for ages to come. Hail the hordes of flies." "Manifestation Of Black" contains two brand new tracks and is the first recording to feature the new NOMINON line-up. Every 7" purchase comes with a free digital download and the first 300 orders will receive red vinyl. Deathgasm Records will have copies of the Manifestation of Black 7" and T-shirts bearing the cover art (done by Juanjo Castellano) available for sale at the Rites of Darkness Fest which takes place December 8th – 11th in San Antonio, TX.
Horror Pain Gore Death Productions have released a 10-track split CD, entitled "American Death Thrash", from Southern California’s SACRIFICIAL SLAUGHTER and Oklahoma City’s ENFUNERATION on October 04, 2011. The SACRIFICIAL SLAUGHTER tracks are the band’s first new songs since their 2009 release "Spontaneous Suicide", which was released on Crash Music / EMI.
HEADHUNTER D.C. have finally revealed the cover artwork of their forthcoming fifth studio album, entitled "…In Unholy Mourning…". The responsible for the work is the Spanish artist Juanjo Castellano (www.juanjocastellano.com), who has already drawn covers for bands like VOMITORY, NOMINON, SATHANAS, ANAL VOMIT, BLASPHERIAN among others. You can check it out here. "We are very pleased with the excellent job done by Mr. Juanjo Castellano, a real masterpiece, no doubt about it! He just managed to absorb the context behind the album title, creating the visual atmosphere we were looking for and really needed for the album cover. The guy kills! This is one of our best covers, definitely! Horns up to Juanjo!!!", said the singer Sérgio "Baloff" Borges. In partnership with Juanjo Castellano, Brazilian artist Alcides Burn (www.theburnart.blogspot.com) (BLOOD RED THRONE, TORTURE SQUAD, ACHERON, SANCTIFIER and HEADHUNTER D.C. themselves) developed the entire album layout process. "… In Unholy Mourning …" will be released in South America in the second half of 2011 through a partnership between the labels Eternal Hatred and Mutilation Records, both from Brazil. The material will be released in a deluxe digipak packaging, and will contain two booklets (being one with all lyrics translated into Portuguese) and an exclusive patch for the Brazilian issue. Contacts: www.myspace.com/headhunterdc, www.msmetalpress.com and www.mutilationrecords.com.br
Dark Descent Records have signed EMPTINESS from Belgium. The band was formed by members of ENTHRONED and will release their upcoming full-length titled "Error" through Dark Descent Records in May / June 2012. "Error" is the band’s third full-length and is a follow-up to "Oblivion", which came out in 2007 on Agonia Records. The album’s title track as been made available for streaming at this location and the video for the song "Deafer" has been posted here. In December, EMPTINESS will strike out on the Under The Colors Of Death 2011 Tour with BALFOR and CHRIST AGONY. You will find the exact dates in our tourdates section. All further info at www.emptiness.be
BODYFARM have released a new video for the track ‘Slaves Of War’, taken from the band’s self-titled EP. The EP originally got released by the band in 2010 and was re-released by Abyss Records earlier this year. You can check out the video at this location. BODYFARM is currently working on their upcoming full-length album "Malevolence" which will again be released through Abyss Records next year. The drums have already been recorded and the album will feature 11 new tracks, including a cover song from a legendary old school Death Metal band. Video footage of the recording can be checked out on the band’s You Tube channel www.youtube.com/bodyfarmnl.
Poland’s LUNA AD NOCTUM have posted a new song (‘In Hypnosis’) from their upcoming album "Hypnotic Inferno" at this location. The band has also launched a new website (www.lunaadnoctum.com) and facebook profile (www.facebook.com/lan.official) for regular updates and all fresh information.
"Oath Of The Abyss", the debut full-length by Portland’s RITUAL NECROMANCY, has just been released by Dark Descent Records on digipak CD. The vinyl version will come courtesy of Parasitic Records. The cover was created by Josh McAlear and the tracklist reads like this: ‘Accretion’, ‘Cacophonic Dementia’, ‘Descent’, ‘The Chasm’, ‘Desecrated Omnipresence’, ‘Penitence’, ‘Consummating Crypts Of Eternity’ and ‘Oath Of The Abyss’. The band has also announced a series of live dates set for this winter, including an appearance at the Rites of Darkness Fest in San Antonio, TX. Check out our tourdates section for further details or www.ritualnecromancy.blogspot.com for more info.
Slovenian Black Metallers BLEEDING FIST have announced the departure of drummer Lexecutioner. In an official statement, the band commented: "Soon, new details regarding the line-up and the new era of BLEEDING FIST will be known." In December BLEEDING FIST will release their first live album, entitled "Bestial Black Metal Over Berlin", via Haliaetum Records (www.haliaetumrecords.com) and licensed by Moribund. For more info check out www.bleeding-fist.com, www.myspace.com/bleedingfist or www.moribundcult.com
INFINITUM OBSCURE will team up with Greek DEAD CONGREGATION for their first European tour in April of 2012. Check out our tourdates section or www.infinitumobscure.com for further details.
Brazil’s HEADHUNTER D.C. recently released a track from their forthcoming album "…In Unholy Mourning…" for free download. ‘Deny The Light’ is available through a virtual single and features two versions of the song – an album version and a raw rehearsal version, recorded in 2010. Click on the banner on this site to download the single. The song is also available through the band’s Myspace page www.myspace.com/headhunterdc. “…In Unholy Mourning…” is about to be released in South America through a partnership between Mutilation and Eternal Hatred Records, both from Brazil.
Recently reunited Thrashers DEAD HORSE have been added to this year’s Fun Fun Fun Fest, which will take place in Austin, TX November 4th – 6th and features the likes of SLAYER, CANNIBAL CORPSE and HENRY ROLLINS. DEAD HORSE will be performing on the Black Stage at 3:50 PM on Saturday, November 5th. The band will also be playing an afterparty the night of their performance. For more info, visit www.funfunfunfest.com.
GRAVEHILL has issued the following statement regarding the cancellation of their planned performance at this year’s Goregrowler’s Ball: "We were saddened and pissed off, to say the least, to hear from Goregrowlers Entertainment about their decision to not bring us out for the Fest in San Antonio on the days of November 18th – 20th. It is unfortunate and we just wanted to let all of our friends and fans down there that we had NO control over this situation and are disappointed beyond belief. I will not get into every aspect of what went down and what was said and agreed upon. I also won’t sit here and bash anyone at the Goregrowlers camp and get into any of that type of crap. What I will do is be honest and give you a "long story short". GRAVEHILL was one of the first bands asked to be a part of this years fest. I was also instrumental in helping them book a few of the bands that are playing. I know that GRAVEHILL is not fucking METALLICA, so we didn’t expect some sort of "red carpet treatment". It was obvious that once some of the bigger bands jumped on board and the larger sponsors started getting involved, we felt that we were on the outside looking in. This would have been fine if we had to bring ourselves out and cover all of the costs. We understand how "politics" work in this scene. There are some bands playing now that A LOT of people want to see. But once we were FINALLY notified about us not being a part of the fest, we had already booked the IMPIETY west coast shows and started getting money together to fund that. Being that we play the music that we do, obviously we aren’t made of money. There was just NO WAY that we could grab cheap flights and get sleeping arrangements in a manner that would make sense. The reasons and excuses as to why the promoter decided this, well they have press releases being sent out about a lot of those things. Regardless, this situation SUCKS and we are sorry to the Horde of maniacs down in San Antonio that we can’t make it out for this one! We have been some killer friends down there, and we were looking VERY forward to killing and hanging out with all of you once again. We ASSURE you that we will be returning to Texas in 2012. We will keep everyone posted about this as soon as we can start generating interest and get the talks finalized. But as far as the fest goes, I will also not tell anyone "DON’T SUPPORT THAT SHIT!" because I have some killer friends still playing it and our other friends in the area deserve a good weekend of metal madness. Plus this was a business decision that just did not work out in OUR favor. Go support your scene everyone! And have a fucking blast at this Goregrowlers Ball. Hails to you and I hope to see you soon you crazy Texas motherfuckers!"
DENIAL FIEND have announced a string of dates with OBITUARY. The tour will kick off on November 12th in Tampa, Florida. You’ll find the dates in our tourdates section. DENIAL FIEND’s Terry Butler (who will be pulling double duty on this tour as a stand-in bassist for OBITUARY) had this to say about the outing, "First off we would like to thank OBITUARY for asking us to be part of their "East Coast Possession Tour", very cool indeed. We are very excited to finally playing some shows with the new line-up. Hope to see all you FIENDS at the shows crushing and tearing it up!!"
Winnipeg, Canada’s ANNEX THEORY, which features in its ranks former QUO VADIS vocalist Trevor Birnie, has released the following footage taken from the band’s Eastern Canadian tour supporting LAIKA: www.youtube.com/watch?v=i7eUj84ir6M. The band plans on following up its "Beneath The Skin" EP this fall with a self-released and free-to-download cover of the RUSH classic ‘Subdivisions’ and a brand new song to be mixed by Travis Montgomery (THREAT SIGNAL). ANNEX THEORY previously made the track entitled ‘Orbit’ available for streaming at http://got-djent.com/article/exclusive-new-annex-theory-song-orbit. The track comes off the band’s debut EP "Beneath The Skin", which was released digitally in all major web-retail outlets and streaming services via Pivotal Rockordingson June 1st, 2011. "Beneath The Skin" was produced and mixed by Carlin "Lemon" Heibert, cousin of COMEBACK KID guitarist Jeremy Heibert, and was mastered by TESSERACT guitarist Acle Kahney. The artwork was designed by drummer Adam Jefkins – who had previously assisted in costume designing for the 2011 feature film Goon, starring Sean William Scott (American Pie, Role Models) and Jay Bruchel (How To Train Your Dragon, The Sorcerer’s Apprentice, Tropic Thunder). More info at www.facebook.com/AnnexTheory
"Deception Among Birds", the newest album from Chicago grinders HARPOON is now available through Seventh Rule Recordings. To spread the word, Seventh Rule has teamed up with Hails And Horns Magazine to bring fans two track from the album. To check out ‘Prequel To A Lifetime Of Disappointment’ and ‘Cut Of His Jib’, visit www.hailsandhorns.com/featured/featured-stream-harpoon. HARPOON entered Bricktop Recording in June of this year to record their sophomore record "Deception Among Birds". Andy Nelson (Weekend Nachos, Millions, Black September), who recorded the band’s first full-length "Double Gnarly / Triple Suicide" (Released on Interloper), was brought back to handle engineering duties. For all further info check out www.facebook.com/harpoonchicago
Arizona Thrashers HEMOPTYSIS have released a music video for the track ‘M.O.D.’, taken from their latest album "Misanthropic Slaughter". The video was shot earlier this month in an abandon warehouse in Vail, AZ. Production and direction came courtesy of Sean Sinerius and Robert Jaime at Big Shot Studios. To check out the video for "M.O.D." visit www.youtube.com/watch?v=SRy7sW7cxlU. HEMOPTYSIS guitarist / vocalist Masaki Murashita made this statement about the video, "We are very excited to release the video for ‘M.O.D.’. We shot the video in Vail, Arizona with Big Shot Studios, the same company that filmed "Shadow Of Death." We had a blast shooting this video and we hope our fans enjoy it." More info at www.hemoptysismetal.com
EVOCATION will once again be supporting ARCH ENEMY on their ongoing world tour. This time it’s on Swedish soil, to be exact in Lund at Mejeriet the 11th of November. It’s the first time for the band to play in Lund.
Horrormerch.com will film REIGN OF VENGEANCE performing live on November 04, 2011 at Chaser’s in Scottsdale, AZ (8005 E. Roosevelt). The footage will be used for the new REIGN OF VENGEANCE videos ‘She’s Best Kept Headless’ and the upcoming ‘Frosty The Snowman’. ‘Frosty The Snowman’, a single taken from the double release "Two Tales Of Christmas Terror", featuring brutal and bloody re-works of the classics ‘Frosty The Snowman’ and ‘Jingle Bells’. Also playing are THE WHITE INDIAN, TIGERFACE, NAVILLUS, HELL DEFINED, HEIR ELITE, and ETHNIC DE GENERATION. More at www.facebook.com/reignofvengeance, www.myspace.com/reignofvengeance