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After a string of successful shows commemorating the recent induction of their 1991 classic, "Onward To Golgotha" into Decibel’s Hall Of Fame, members of INCANTATION have made the following statements thanking fans and friends for their continued support: "Hi, yes we would like to thanks everyone for the support. We had a great time! INCANTATION fans are the best and we look forward to seeing you guys next time on tour" – John (McEntee, guitar / vocals). "Hello friends and Metallers. I would like to personally thank all my friends and everybody that came out this past weekend to support INCANTATION. We traveled some serious miles to bring all of you the best live INCANTATION shows to date. It was an honor to play for you the album that helped create the path for what INCANTATION is today. Playing the "Onward To Golgotha" songs were a pleasure and from the crowd response, I’m glad you liked it as well as we did playing it. And for those of you who got to hear our new unreleased material for the up and coming movie soundtrack for After Party Massacre it was again a great feeling to hear you tell us that it’s some of the best INCANTATION you’ve ever heard. Amazing response, thank you!!! I would like to thank Albert and all of the Decibel Magazine Metal crew, Dan from Pantheon Agency, the local promoters in Chicago, NYC and Cleveland, Funerus, Fatalist, Cardiac Arrest, Mortician, Embalmer, Soulless, the best INCANTATION working crew their ever could be, ‘My Neighbors’ Driver John, Evl, Kristoff, and Anderson, most importantly John McEntee, Alex Bouks, Chuck Sherwood, Jill McEntee, Sam Inzerra and everybody else that was involved to make this happen!! As you may have heard we recorded this weekend audio and video, so look for this amazing blasphemous Metal weekend to be available on DVD so it can be remembered forever!!!! Hail Fuckin’ Metal!!!" – Kyle Severn (drums). "Just got home from a great few days and very tiring time. I want to thank all the fans and Albert and Decibel for making this all happen; especially everyone from NY who stuck around to make that show happen. Cheers" – Alex (Bouks, guitar). "Many killer memories and also some real insane moments that’ll forever be carved into our memories from this "Onward To Golgotha" trifecta of Metal assault! The first show took place at the Reggie’s Rock Club after merging with Funerus and Fatalist we were welcomed by the hellish maniacs who attended that night. Cardiac Arrest was a true sight to behold with their unrelenting rage and force. Great to share a stage with those grinding, churning, malevolent purveyors of Metal yet again. The staff and everyone at the Reggie’s Rock Club were brilliant. Re-introducing or reuniting with friends from Cult of Daath, Ezurate, Cyanide and our other friends and comrades who made the trek to come and show their support. It was great to share a stage and or see you all again! Our new mage of the stage, sound guy namely a John "Evl" Sustar was great at providing his talents to make for a killer show. Also his expertise came through with his amazing recording of the three shows which is sure to surface. Through the set of the first release which is the whole intent of these shows we also played some other tracks from the lengthy career of the project which were hopefully taken as we intended. With nothing but torturous Metal energy!! From there we left for the long journey to NY’s own Europa club. Aside from the new found camaraderie of our plethora of ‘Johns.’ Merch guy, number 2 of 4, John ‘Mr.’ Anderson keep our sprits high with his technique of cutting off impatient commuters in ‘The City.’ The 15+ hours on the road there (with little to no sleep) made my mind wonder to a scene in In the Mouth of Madness where the very road beneath the car would disappear to storm clouds and lightning. All of us persevered to a very rushed but successful show with the mighty Mortician sharing a stage with us for total of a little over an hour. Fatalist however who traveled from California wasn’t so fortunate when they were notified they wouldn’t be playing that night due to time constraints of an early end and a ‘double dipping’ situation having both a show and dance club on the same night. Our sympathies go out to them for although the events that transpired were out of our hands, long travels and miscommunication reigned indefinitely. The Metal merchants which included Jim and Craig of the original "Golgotha…" line-up, Richard Christy, and many others who came out to support were a standing tribute to the dedication and ardent nature of Metal. We salute you all, and thank you for making the night memorable. After a frenzy of equipment and merch whirlwinded from the Europa, we found ourselves back in the vans making miles yet again back to Cleveland. With our John 3 of 4, ‘Driver John’ Williams put forth an effort that shamed most, by hauling us and the gear for eleven-hour stints and just pushing himself to the limit. We finally arrive in Cleveland to a great start when Embalmer took the stage followed by Thrash masters Soulless who after their 2nd song were abruptly stopped by a power outage that lasted what seemed like forever. After almost two hours of darkness the mood had turned from boredom to rage when Fatalist hit the stage crushing the audience before their immediate departure back home. Funerus was to follow pulverizing the audience yet again. With the whole of the show and the entire weekend for that matter Kristoff who took time from his busy schedule of shooting After Party Massacre, not to mention his horrormerch.com business. He and his camera were to follow documenting the trip, the insanity, and the violent barrage of Metal that took place. Also to mention Kristoff’s footage will be an official "Onward To Golgotha: Weekend With Incantation" DVD set, for next years release. Many hails to his flurry of paparazzi moments and all of the hard work he put into each show. In conclusion, the first album personally speaking was a mind altering experience back in the early 90s when I was a foot shorter and much more a novice to legendary Death Metal acts such as the one I’m now proud to be a part of. With a line-up of such insane musicianship and talent that made the "Onward To Golgotha" album I could only hope that the past three shows paid homage to them and kept the flames of their legacy burning bright. A strange situation in a way to find this said album being herald into a hall of fame when it was only such, to the minds of those whom came into contact with it. Amongst the 15-18 year-olds back then (myself included) who treated this album as a time honored piece, never could imagine such a thing. Hails to everyone who was involved and whom we’ve met while out for the three show run this past weekend. Till our next meeting" – Chuck (Sherwood, bass).
Swedish Death Metal act DEATHCHAMBER has just released their debut demo "His Will Be Done" with four tracks of "straightforward brutal Death Metal mixed with odd time signatures and symphonic features". The band was formed in early 2006 when drummer Dennis Bobzien and guitarist Markus Tervamäki met and decided to form a band and play extreme Metal. A first line-up with Roberth Lindström (LODGE) on vocals and Andreas Ekberg on bass was set. The band worked on their songwriting, but in early 2007 both Roberth and Andreas dropped the band due to lack of time and interest. In late 2007 the current line-up was set when Martin Runnzell (TAEDEAT, ENGRAVED) joined on vocals and Peter Uvén (SLOWGATE, SCARS OF PARADISE, April DIVINE) joined on bass and a first song (‘War Of The Minds’) was recorded in December / January 2007 / 2008. DEATHCHAMBER continued to write songs evolving to the current sound of aggressive Death Metal yet with experimental features. The work on their debut demo, "His Will Be Done", progressed during 2010 and it was finally released in November this year. More info at www.myspace.com/deathchamberswe
Deepsend Records will be releasing a double digipak CD by Japan’s COFFINS entitled "Ancient Torture". It will feature COFFINS’ split releases, compilation and vinyl only tracks, together on a deluxe double disc 8-panel digipak. The artwork and layout was done by Mark and Mike Riddick. Pre-orders have already begun including exclusive package deals with a limited edition Riddick designed t-shirt and CD. More at www.deepsend.com
The revised and extended edition of GLORIOUS TIMES is finished now and currently in the printing stage, ready to be shipped at the end of November. It features 160 pages of rare and mostly unseen photographs, tied together with sentiment and reflections from the very people who lived the era. 11 new bands were added, with stories from such legends as Ron Sumers (SLAUGHTER), Scott Peterson (CRYPTIC SLAUGHTER), Eric Meyer and Jim Durkin (DARK ANGEL), Joe Caper (RIGHTEOUS PIGS), Brian Lehfeldt and Shann Mortimer (WEHRMACHT), Ross Dolan (IMMOLATION) and also Rob Urbinati and Scott Watts (SACRIFICE) among others. Included too are pictures from the personal collections of Ron Sumners, Scott Peterson, Brian Lehfeldt, Ross Dolan and a bunch of others. In addition to the new bands every old layout has been redone using industry standard software and formats so this time there are no skewed pics, no typos, etc. Many of the original layouts that were redone also include additional never before seen pictures. The HELLWITCH section also includes a new story from Jim Nickles and the UNSEEN TERROR section includes a new story from Mick Harris. The following bands are featured: ACHERON, AUTOPSY, BAPHOMET, BRUTALITY, CANNIBAL CORPSE, CRYPTIC SLAUGHTER, DARK ANGEL, DEATH, DECEASED, DEICIDE, DERKETA, DISHARMONIC ORCHESTRA, EXMORTIS, GROOVY AARDVARK, HELLWITCH, HIDEOUS MANGLEUS, IMMOLATION, IMPETIGO, INCANTATION, INCUBUS, INSANITY, LETHAL AGGRESSION, MALEVOLENT CREATION, MASSACRE, MASSAPPEAL, MASTER, MORBID ANGEL, NAPALM DEATH, NOCTURNUS, NOKTURNEL, NUCLEAR DEATH, OVERTHROW, PAINEATER, POSSESSED, PRIME EVIL, REVENANT, RIGHTEOUS PIGS, RIPPING CORPSE, SACRIFICE, SEPULTURA, SLAUGHTER, SOOTHSAYER, TERRORAIN, TIRANT SIN, UNSEEN TERROR, VOMIT, WEHRMACHT and WHERE’S THE POPE. For ordering info contact glorioustimesdeathbook@gmail.com. More info at www.myspace.com/glorioustimesdeathbook
Swedish DIABOLICAL have signed with Abyss Records for the worldwide release of their upcoming full-length album, "Ars Vitae", due out in February of 2011. The album contains 17 tracks and will feature a mix of new material – recorded earlier this year at Necromorbus Studios – and previously unreleased recordings. The band has recently made one new song, ‘Eye’, available for download on their website www.diabolical.se. The track can also be previewed on the band’s official YouTube channel www.youtube.com/user/DiabolicalOfficial. "It’s an honour having a dedicated label like Abyss releasing the album over there, we are looking forward to that", comments guitarist Carl Stjärnlöv.
VOMITORY have entered the Leon Music Studios outside Karlstad, Sweden, to record their eighth longplayer. They record the album again with Rikard Löfgren who already co-produced the bands previous two albums. Drummer Tobias Gustafsson has laid drum tracks on two songs by now. VOMITORY are doing a studio diary at the official VOMITORY forum which you can find here. Check back there for daily updates including pictures, video clips, etc. More info on the new VOMITORY album coming soon. The yet untitled eighth longplayer is set for a tentative release in spring of 2011. More info at www.vomitory.net, www.myspace.com/vomitoryswe
"Subconscious Lobotomy", the debut album from CENTINEX, has been re-released through Memento Mori. Here’s the statement: "Official CD re-release of the long out-of-print and very sought-after debut album by the legendary Swedish band, originally released in 1992. The release features a new layout designed by Eduardo M and a retro-interview with Mr Martin Schulman himself conducted by Eduardo de Leon Alejo (Supposed To Rot Magazine). The release includes the "Under The Blackened Sky" (1993) and "Transcend The Dark Chaos" (1994) demo tapes as bonus for a total running time of over 60 minutes of sheer and unadulterated Swedeath." The complete tracklisting reads like this: ‘Blood On My Skin’, ‘Shadows Are Astray’, ‘Dreams Of Death’, ‘Orgy In Flesh’, ‘End Of Life’, ‘Bells Of Misery’, ‘Inhuman Dissections Of Souls’, ‘The Aspiration’ and ‘Until Death Tear Us Apart’. Bonus tracks from the "Under The Blackened Sky" demo tape (1993): ‘Cranial Dismemberment’, ‘Only Slices Remains’ and ‘Torn Within’. Bonus tracks from the "Transcend the Dark Chaos" demo tape (1994): ‘Transcend The Dark Chaos’, ‘Thorns Of Desolation’, ‘Eternal Lies’ and ‘At The Everlasting End’. You can check out the new album cover here. The CD is available directly from www.memento-mori.es, but it will also be sold on the upcoming "Black Steel Worship Tour" with URN, INTERMENT and DIABOLICAL.
DYING FETUS have announced that their last headlining tour in support of their "Descend Into Depravity" album will be as headliners of the 2011 Bonecrusher Fest. This tour will also include KEEP OF KALESSIN, CARNIFEX, ANNOTATIONS OF AN AUTOPSY, FLESHGOD APOCALYPSE and ANGELUS APATRIDA. More information available at www.myspace.com/bonecrusherfest. DYING FETUS’ John Gallagher commented on the upcoming Bonecrusher Fest: "After touring the entire world in 2010 we cannot think of a better way to start off the year 2011 than by going back to Europe. The line-up promises the fans in each and every city that they will witness the most brutal and aggressive tour for all of 2011… guaranteed. Bones crushed!"
DESTRUCTION‘s brand new album "Day Of Reckoning" will feature two different cover artworks for the slipcase and booklet (the first limited edition of the album will not feature the band’s logo on the booklet – the vinyl version and second pressing of the CD will show a red DESTRUCTION logo on it). Commented mainman Schmier: "First of all, cause I hear the hardcore fans already complaining, the DESTRUCTION skull and the BUTCHER, can be found in the illustrated booklet of DAY OF RECKONING! The last man on earth, that faces the end of the world, the concept of the album had to have the most evil base with a striking eye-catching look! We decided to not use the classical Butcher-theme on the coverfront this time, cause this album needed a malicious look with symbols that express this strong title in the most bold and simple way! The story line will continue thru the whole coverart and booklet. Gyula, a fantastic artist and Metalfan from Hungary, was a great help for us with nailing down this concept. It’s not the first time we worked with him, he illustrated all our latest releases! Like the band, he breathes, lives and understands the concept of a rather socially critical band like DESTRUCTION to the bone!" In addition, "Day Of Reckoning" is the first album to feature new drummer Vaaver. "The new guy behind the drumkit, the hard hitting but well-versed, 6feet & 6inch animal Vaaver, took his first album with us as a challenge: no other DESTRUCTION album has the fastness, the tightness and crazy doublebass & drum-fills as the DAY OF RECKONING! That’s for fuckin’ sure!", Schmier states. The complete tracklist for the limited slipcase of "Day Of Reckoning" reads like this: ‘The Price’, ‘Hate Is My Fuel’, ‘Armageddonizer’, ‘Devil’s Advocate’, ‘Day Of Reckoning’, ‘Sorcerer Of Black Magic’, ‘Misfit’, ‘The Demon Is God’, ‘Church Of Disgust’, ‘Destroyer Or Creator’, ‘Sheep Of The Regime’ and ‘Stand Up And Shout’ (limited edition bonus track). "Day Of Reckoning" will be released on February 18, 2011 via Nuclear Blast.
DIABOLIC have issued the following statement, following their appearance at Goregrowler’s Ball IV: "DIABOLIC original member, bassist / vocalist Paul Ouellette has been ousted from the band, due to his drunken and unprofessional behavior, and walking offstage mid-song during the band’s recent performance Fri, Nov 12 at Goregrowler’s Ball IV in San Antonio, TX. Many of our friends and fans know that this is not our first episode dealing with Paul’s drunken, often violent, destructive, and unprofessional behavior at shows. For DIABOLIC’s frontman to behave in this way is inexcusable and after several warnings, we have no choice; Paul has been removed permanently from the lineup, and is no longer a member of DIABOLIC. DIABOLIC continued to play our next several songs and finished our set without vocals, and we would like to thank all of our friends and fans who stayed to show your support, during and after our set! Many of you have said how much you enjoyed our set even without vocals, and that you respect us for finishing our set, in spite of what happened. For that we say THANK YOU!! And thank you to Goregrowler’s Ball promoter, Aaron Mendiola (also vocalist of ENGAGED IN MUTILATING) for having us, and we look forward to the day when we can return to San Antonio, TX and bring you all DIABOLIC the way it was meant to be!! Effective immediately, DIABOLIC are seeking a replacement bassist / vocalist. We are looking for pro gear, stage presence, and most importantly sick vocals and bass skills. We have a European Tour offer for 2011, so ability to tour is a must! Qualified applicants will live in or near the Tampa, FL area or willing to relocate. If you are interested and have what it takes, email aantar@diabolic-deathmetal.com."
INCANTATION has announced a handful of special shows where they will perform their classic debut album, "Onward To Golgotha", in its entirety. You can check out the dates here. Relapse Records will release a limited vinyl edition of "Onward To Golgotha" to coincide with these dates. The deluxe edition will be strictly limited to one pressing of 1,000 copies on colored vinyl and include an embroidered INCANTATION "Onward To Golgotha" patch and sticker. Visit the Relapse Records Webstore for details or to order.
On October 29, 2010 Malta’s BEHEADED have entered Temple Studios with producer David Vella to record the successor to 2005’s "Ominous Bloodline", tentatively titled "Never To Dawn". You can check out a studio update on their myspace blog and a video update on their youtube channel. The band’s website www.beheaded.net is currently not active anymore, but they are working on a new revamped site to complement all their other channels.
DENIAL FIEND have posted a video preview of their upcoming full-length release on their official YouTube channel and Facebook page. Recorded at Mana Studios, the long awaited follow-up release to 2007’s "They Rise", "Horror Holocaust", is due out in early 2011 on Ibex Moon Records. The video features a clip of the album’s first track, entitled ‘Corrupted Flesh’. The current line-up of the band features drummer Rob Rampy (DRI), vocalist Blaine Cook (THE ACCÜSED), bassist Terry Butler (DEATH, SIX FEET UNDER, MASSACRE) and guitarist Sam Williams (DOWN BY LAW). "Horror Holocaust" will also feature guest appearances from Steve Swanson (SIX FEET UNDER), Ralph Santolla (DEICIDE, OBITUARY) and James Murphy (OBITUARY, TESTAMENT). More at www.myspace.com/denialfiendband
Swedish Death Metal horde INSISION is in the studio right now, recording a new MCD. They band already layed down the drum tracks on Saturday / Sunday and recorded the guitars yesterday. For more info and updates check out www.myspace.com/insision
The vinyl version of GRAVE RITUAL‘s debut full-length "Euphoric Hymns" is now at press. It is limited to 500 copies (100 on maroon vinyl, 100 fire orange / black and 300 black) and will be released through Dark Descent Records. The LPs come with reverse board printed jackets, an 18" x 24" poster and double-sided insert.
Dark Descent Records will also release a DECREPITAPH / ETERNAL SOLSTICE split 7" EP (new material from DECREPITAPH and first ETERNAL SOLSTICE recording in 13 years!) and cassette / tapes of ANGUISH – "Dawn Of Doom" (Swedish Doom Metal featuring members of VETERNUS and GRAVELESS), MORBO – "Eternal City Of The Dead" (AUTOPSY-ish Death Metal from Italy) and MANDATORY – "In Torment" (compilation tape – two early demos compiled onto one new tape). All three tapes will have expanded layouts. These will be back from production at the end of November. More at www.darkdescent.net
BURIAL INVOCATION can be seen at Youtube performing ‘Obliterated In An Ignominious Grave’ at the Kill-Town Death Fest in Copenhagen, Denmark. Quality sound and visuals too!
OBSCURA has recently completed work on their brand new album "Omnivium" and revealed its track listing: ‘Septuagint’, ‘Vortex Omnivium’, ‘Ocean Gateways’, ‘Euclidean Elements’, ‘Prismal Dawn’, ‘Celestial Spheres’, ‘Velocity’, ‘A Transcendental Serenade’ and ‘Aevum’. The album was recorded at Woodshed Studio in southern Germany with engineer V. Santura (TRIPTYKON, DARK FORTRESS) and is expected to see a March 2011 release. OBSCURA drummer Hannes Grossman commented: "The recording process was intense and time-consuming, but it brought us many steps forward as musicians both individually and collectively. The songs are still catchy, but there are more epic parts involved, as well as faster and more melodic songs. The extremes of the band’s sound extend on all sides, so to say. Expect some things which have never been done before like this in Death Metal!" Additionally, Grossman is working on his first instructional drum DVD titled "Progressive Concepts for the Modern Metal Drummer". The DVD will feature different chapters about hand / foot techniques, blast beats, advanced double bass drumming, rhythmic modulations, and song and performance tutorials. "After the recordings for OBSCURA’s new album I decided to start filming because the energy of the recording process was still valid. The final motivation came from NILE-drummer George Kollias, with whom we toured in Japan. Thanks again, Bro’! Of course the DVD will not only feature solo and song performances, but also very deep advice about the things that I use, like finger control technique, hybrid techniques, advanced foot technique or odd-time signatures." OBSCURA has been confirmed for the Mass Deathtruction Festival in Belgium and Bang Your Head Festival in Luxembourg taking place this December. More info at www.myspace.com/realmofobscura
On www.luxinframundis.com the following interesting message appears: "The time is getting closer to re-animate Julio Viterbo’s ancient abomination known as SHUB NIGGURATH, being himself the one and only musical composer of this devilish entity from day one. Earlier this year he decided to re-visit some never recorded riffage from his past and structure them with some new ideas to spawn what will become the ultimate invocation from this primordial entity. Joined on drums by original drummer / founding member Paco Aguilar, (if everything goes as planned) production for this new manifestation will begin on early November." We wait and see and stay tuned for further news regarding SHUB NIGGURATH…