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Chaos Records has announced a December 5th release date for BLOOD MORTIZED‘s "Bestial" EP. The 4 track EP features members and ex-members of CRYPT OF KERBEROS, AMON AMARTH, MALFEITOR and STIGMATA. The limited edition 6-panel digipak comes with the exclusive bonus track ‘Of Dust & Doom’ plus cover art sticker. The song ‘Shadows Of The Quarter Sun’ is currently streaming at www.soundcloud.com/chaosrecords/bloodmortized-shadows. Here’s the track listing: ‘Bestial’, ‘Of Dust And Doom’, ‘Shadows Of The Quarter Sun’ and ‘Rekviem’ More info at www.myspace.com/bloodmortized
In late December Hells Headbangers Records will release a 39-minute double 12" MLP from PROFANATICA. The material was recorded in two distinct studio sessions. Part 1 features five new songs plus two old classics written and recorded by Paul Ledney with a session member. Part 2 features the same titles but written and recorded by Gelso alongside the same drums and vocals performed on record # 1. This incorporates soundscapes sonically compiled by the late Aragon Amori. The featured tracks are ‘As Tears of Blood Stain the Altar Of Christ’, ‘Jehovah Fading’, ‘Holy Trinity Done’, ‘Sickened By Holy Host’, ‘God Blessed Them’, ‘Your Crucifixion Your Death’ and ‘Adorn His Crown With Maggots’.
"Deathwomb Catechesis", the debut album from Russia’s Satanic Black Death Metallers PSEUDOGOD will be released on CD, LP, Pic LP (111 copies) through Hells Headbangers Records in early 2012 with Kvlt Records releasing their own version on CD, LP and cassette. The cover artwork was created by Antichrist Kramer, interior artwork comes from Alexander Brown. The band started out in 2006 and has evolved into one of the most brutal bands from Russia ever since. Musically they are supposed to be in the vein of BEHERIT, ARCHGOAT and KATHARSIS. Here’s the tracklist of "Deathwomb Catechesis": ‘Vehement Decimation’, ‘Malignant Spears’, ‘Saturnalia (The Night Of The Return)’, ‘Azazel’, ‘The Antichrist Victory’, ‘Necromancy Of The Iron Darkness’, ‘Encarnacion Del Mal’ and ‘The Triangular Phosphorescence’.
NEXUL will release their debut 3 song demo "Nexulzifer" soon.
In late 2011 Hells Headbangers will also release a 7" EP by California’s Black / Deathers HAUNTING PRESENCE, with a MLP to follow in 2012.
HELLVETRON‘s debut full-length "Death Scroll Of Seven Hells And It’s Infernal Majesties" will be out in the fall of 2011. Here’s the tracklist already: ‘Sheol – Grave Of Supernals’, ‘Abbadon – Wings Of Perdition’, ‘Titahion – Foul Eaters Of The Clay Of Death’, ‘Bar Shasketh – Fathomless Pit Of Destruction’, ‘Tzalemoth – Shadow Of Death’, ‘Shaari Moth – Omimous Gate Of Death’ and ‘Gehinnom – Hellwomb Of The Impure Hag Queens’.
Abyss Records have signed Sweden’s CARNIVORE with plans to re-release a limited edition version of the band’s EP "Faces Of Death" in early 2012. The band will enter the studio in December of this year to record their debut full-length, which will be out sometime next year. CARNIVORE was formed in 2010 when BEYOND HELL (the former project of three of the members) underwent major line-up changes and decided to make a new start. The band played several local shows during 2010 and in 2011 they recorded a three-song EP called "Faces Of Death" which was released on June 1st and sold out in 2 hours. The line-up consists of Daniel Ocic Sundberg – vocals, Tobias Pettersson – guitar, Jonas Davidsson – guitar, Cedrik Petersson – bass and Marcus Nieminen – drums. More info at www.myspace.com/carnivoredeath
VORE are about to unleash the long-awaited follow up to 2005’s "Maleficus". The album is entitled "Gravehammer", was mastered by Colin Davis of Imperial Mastering and is already available for pre-order at www.vore.org. VORE has posted a video preview of the song ‘Doomwhore’ at this location. Here’s the complete tracklist of the album: ‘The Cruelest Construct’, ‘The Unseen Hand’, ‘Doomwhore’, ‘Uroboros’, ‘Gravehammer’, ‘The Claw Is The Law’, ‘Progeny Of The Leviathans’, ‘Throne To The Wolves’ and ‘Sacerdorum Tyrannis’.
MYSTICAL MUSIC ZINE # 16 is out now, strictly limited to 500 copies. It features interviews with MORGOTH, LOCK UP, GRAVEHILL, BRUTALITY, STENCH, JUNGLE ROT, BASTARD PRIEST, DISMA, MAIM, FERAL, WEAPON, AUTOPSY, NECROS CHRISTOS, OBSCURE INFINITY, BLASPHERIAN, REPUKED and SONNE ADAM. Each issue also contains a CD-R compilation and a AUTOPSY / ASPHYX poster. More info at www.mystical-music.de and ordering details at hauber@mystical-music.de
Canada’s ANTEDILUVIAN have just released their debut full-length album “Through The Cervix Of Hawwah” through Invictus Productions (www.invictusproductions.net). Here’s the complete tracklist: ‘Rephaim Sceptre…’, ‘Through The Cervix Of Hawwah’, ‘Intuitus Mortuus’, ‘Scions Of Ha Nachash (Spectre Of The Burning Valley)’, ‘From Seraphic Embrace’, ‘Luminous Harvest’, ‘Turquoise Infidel’, ‘Gomorrah Entity (Perversion Reborn)’ and ‘Erect Reflection (Abyss Of Organic Matter)’. The track ‘Scions Of Ha Nachash (Spectre Of The Burning Valley)’ can be heard here.
"Hymnes De La Montagne Noire", the newest album from one-man Black Metal outfit NEIGE ET NOIRCEUR, is now available via Sepulchral Productions. To celebrate the album’s release, Sepulchral Productions has teamed with GunShyAssassin.com to stream the track ‘Hymne II – Neige Noire’ at this location. More info at www.myspace.com/neigeetnoirceur
The 2nd issue of MORBID ABOMINATIONS ZINE is out now and features interviews with TUNDRA, YSENGRIN, RAVENCULT, COMMUNION, SADOMATOR, MORBOSIDAD, MORTEM ZINE, FUNERAL GOAT, MITOCHONDRION, MANIAC BUTCHER, IMPURE WORSHIP, DEAD CONGREGATION and SATANIC WARMASTER + biographies of GROMM, BLACK FEAST, BLUT AUS NORD, a DEATHKULT open air report and tons of tape, vinyl, CD and zine reviews. 44 pages, traditional old school page-frame design, written in English, quality printing, A4 format. www.hexencave.wz.cz, hexencave@gmail.com
The first release of the new label Atomic Vision Productions is the MC re-release of the old 1994 demo "Agónia" from Slovakia’s raw Speed / Thrash Metal band DARK MORDOR. The re-release contains 5 bonus songs (live + never used rehearsals) and comes with a big A4 fold out cover with all translated lyrics, a short bio, liner-notes from the frontman Pavel and a lot of rare photoshots from the old days of the band. More info and ordering details at http://atomicvisionprods.blogspot.com, atomicvision.prod@gmail.com
United Guttural Records have signed Bulgary’s Death Metallers ENTHRALLMENT. The band will finish their newest album "People From The Lands Of Vit" in late 2011, which is scheduled for an early 2012 release. Their sound has already been compared to SUFFOCATION, CANNIBAL CORPSE and DEVOURMENT. Over the years ENTHRALLMENT has toured extensively throughout Europe as a headlining act and as support with bands like MALEVOLENT CREATION, ROTTING CHRIST, ROTTEN SOUND and DEICIDE. They have shared the stage with OBITUARY, SINISTER, MYSTIC CIRCLE, NAPALM DEATH, DESTRUCTION, VITAL REMAINS, DEAD INFECTION and MISERY INDEX and have been featured at several festivals including Hellhammer Fest and Obscene Extreme. For all further info check out www.myspace.com/enthrallment or www.unitedguttural.com
Germany’s old school Death Metallers LIFELESS (www.myspace.com/lifelessdeathmetal) have been signed by F.D.A. Records for the release of their as of yet untitled follow up to "Beyond The Threshold Of Death", which was released in 2010 on Ibex Moon Records. The album is currently slated for a spring 2012 release. On December 03, 2011 LIFELESS will take part in the Nocturnus Festival in Berlin alongside the likes of ENTRAILS, UNDERGANG, MASSIVE ASSAULT, STRYCHNOS and REVOLT. More on the festival at www.myspace.com/nocturnusfestival.
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.