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SATHANAS will enter 905 Studios in April to begin recording their next full-length album, entitled "La Hora De Lucifer". The album, that will feature artwork by Kris Verwimp, will be released by Pagan Records in Europe, Austral Holocaust Productions in South America, Evil Dead Production in Asia, and an as of yet unannounced label in the United States. Each region will have its own exclusive bonus track. The track listing reads as follows: ‘Angels Forsaken’, ‘La Hora De Lucifer’, ‘Forged In Eternal Fire’, ‘Battle Of Bewitchment’, ‘Dark Conjurings’, ‘Engraved In The Book Of Death’, ‘Hammer Of Demons’, ‘Nocturnal Reign’, ‘Blackest Hate’ plus 1 of 4 regional bonus tracks. For more info go to www.sathanas.net
Ibex Moon Records has just signed Chicago’s CARDIAC ARREST. In addition to appearing alongside newfound labelmates such as Incantation, Acheron, Fatalist and Gravehill at this year’s Central Illinios and Michigan Deathfests, May 25th, 2010 will also see the release of Cardiac Arrest’s third full-length, "Haven For The Insane". The band had this to say about their relationship with Ibex Moon Records: "We are humbly honored to join the ranks of the Ibex Moon Records roster. Most of us have known John for a very long time, and have the upmost respect for him. Being on a larger label run by a musician is absolutely ideal for a band like us. We’re finally ‘home,’ as they say. We collectively look forward to growing a lasting relationship with Ibex Moon Records; bringing our brand of Death Metal, Heart Stopping Death Rot, to the masses. You have been warned. See you on the road!" A video trailer promoting "Haven For The Insane" can be seen at this location. Pre-orders will be available soon through www.ibexmoonrecords.com or www.officialabyssrecords.com. The band has posted a new track from "Haven For The Insane", entitled ‘The Blade That Reaps’ on their official myspace site www.myspace.com/deathrot.
RETROSPECTIVA AL METAL CHILENO (1983-1993) is a recently released book about the Chilean Metal scene of the decade 1983 up to 1993, as you might guess out of the title. 216 pages in 30 x 24cm deluxe format and written in Spanish language this book is meant for all those who are interested in a rather unknown Metal scene and especially in a collection of Thrash Metal bands from Chile around this era. The limited deluxe edition includes a 12" compilation LP (gatefold format) with a selection of old school Chilean bands such as VASTATOR, TORTURER, DORSO, NECROSIS, NIMROD, D.T.H., IN AGGRESSION, DARKNESS, CANCERBERO, BETRAYED, BELIAL, SQUAD, RUST and MASSACRE (all tracks featured here have never been on this format before). The book sells for 46 USD + shipping. If an English edition will be available later is not clear for the moment, therefore this goes out to those who are able to understand Spanish to dare a look at www.corvusdiscos.cl and read more information about this book and about the other releases of this small old school underground label and distro.
DENIAL FIEND have issued a statement about the band’s follow up to their 2007 debut full-length, "They Rise". According to guitarist Sam Williams the as-of-yet untitled album will feature eight gore-filled tracks. One, entitled ‘Hell Asylum’, will feature guest leads from Steve Swanson (SIX FEET UNDER, ex-MASSACRE), Ralph Santolla (ex-DEICIDE, OBITUARY etc.) and James Murphy (ex-DEATH, ex-TESTAMENT etc.). The album is nearing completion with all of the guitars and drums tracked and the bass and vocals nearly done. Mixing is set to begin at the end of March. Regarding the direction the band has taken since recruiting new members last year, Williams had this to say, "Whether it’s the infusion of the new members and their particular backgrounds or just the way we were going already… the new album is faster, thrashier, heavier and tighter. Old school Crossover Hardcore / Thrash meets Death Metal." DENIAL FIEND’s 2010 recording line-up reads like this: Terry Butler – bass (SIX FEET UNDER, ex-MASSACRE, ex-DEATH), Sam Williams – guitars (DOWN BY LAW, PSEUDO HEROES), Rob Rampy – drums (D.R.I.) and Blaine Cook – vocals (THE ACCÜSED, TOE TAG). For more DENIAL FIEND updates, check out the band’s new Facebook page or visit www.myspace.com/denialfiendband.
Swedish FERAL have just published the following statement: "FERAL are honored to sign to John McEntee’s Ibex Moon Records, having released many albums of artists that we show great respect to. Several years of writing has given us loads of material to choose from and the time to rework our songs to perfection. Expect nothing else than our debut album to be a slab of rotting flesh reeking of groovy Swedish Death Metal. New tracks never released in any form will be recorded during this session as well, including probably the most intense material we have ever spawned. Primal rage and pure malevolence lies ahead, the FERAL beast is now howling under the Ibex Moon!" For more info check out www.myspace.com/feralswe.
DEMONIC CREMATOR‘s "My Dying Breath…" 7" EP is out now through Scottish Bestial Invasion Records. Between March and May the label has announced more releases by a.o. Throneum, Evil Incarnate, Skull Fist and Morbid Execution.
Polish Thrashers CHAIN REACTION will release their second album "Cutthroat Melodies" in May 2010 via Kolony Records in Europe. The band has also been confirmed for Latvian Fonofest (July 9-10, 2010). Further information: www.chainreaction.pl, www.fonofest.com
The second KOLONY METAL FEST will take place on the 12th of June 2010 in Brescia (near Milan, Northern Italy). The first confirmed act is De Profundis from the UK. Two more foreign and two more Italian acts will be confirmed on a later date. For more info and updates visit www.kolonyrecords.com.
The 3rd PERSEFONE album "Shin-Ken" was released beginning of February. The band will start their tour with Obituary on the 4th of March and will play 15 gigs in Holland, Belgium, UK, France, Germany, Slovenia, Switzerland and Italy. PERSEFONE have also been confirmed for the Hungarian Metalfest Open Air (May 23, 2010) and Dong Open Air (July 23-24, 2010). More info at www.myspace.com/persefoneband, www.metalfest.eu, http://dong.walismus.de/en/main
Israeli Extreme Metallers SALEM has officially released the brand new track ‘Drums Of The Dead Part 1’ on the band’s official Myspace page www.myspace.com/salemband, taken off the upcoming new album entitled "Playing God And Other Short Stories".
Cleveland, Ohio based Death / Grinders EMBALMER have been confirmed to headline the Pre-Fest for the Central Illinois Metalfest. This pre-fest show will take place on July 22nd, at the Canopy Club in Urbana, Illinois (the same venue as the fest). Other acts on the bill include PUTRID PILE, HUMAN FILLETED, LEPROSO, ARMOROS and WHAT THOU WILL. The Band had this to say about the fest: "We are very happy to be headlining the pre-fest! Having played this fest 2 years before, we know exactly what kind of sick, party-filled weekend we’re in for. We look forward to delivering a crushing live performance, and thank Matt Bishop for having us help kick off the weekend in a sick way!!" Information on the fest / pre-fest can be found at www.myspace.com/centralillinoismetalfest or www.myspace.com/embalmerband
The reprint of the debut issue of DOWNTUNED & MORBID zine is now available from Detest Records (www.detestrecords.com). The zine features interviews with a.o. BOMBS OF HADES, VANHELGD, STENCH OF DECAY, LIE IN RUINS, GRAVELESS, VASAELETH, ASCENDED, GRAVEYARD, INVIDIOUS, etc. plus several reviews. A single copy sells for 4 Euro (+ shipping), if you order more than one copy you’ll get it for 3 Euro (+ shipping).
The 12" version of KRYPTS‘ "Open The Crypt" demo will be available from Detest Records and Me Saco Un Ojo Records within the next 10 days, the second demo tape of Sweden’s PUTRID will be released by Detest Records within a week.
DAWN OF CRUCIFIXION from Belgium will release their first demo tape pretty soon. Expect raw punkish Black Metal, inspired by VENOM, WARFARE, DISCHARGE and GG ALLIN. For more info check out www.myspace.com/dawnofcrucifixion
Aphelion Productions will be releasing a couple of old AUTOPSY related projects next month. First up is a compilation of DOOMED. This band consisted of Chris and Danny from AUTOPSY along with the Boogieman. The CD consists of both 7"es they released (for Peaceville collector’s club and Relapse) along with a bonus live track they would often do as an encore at AUTOPSY shows. All tracks appear on CD for the first time. Also due for release at the same time is a compilation of the band FUNERAL from California. This was formed by Eric Cutler when he left AUTOPSY along with sometimes AUTOPSY member Steve Digorgio. The CD consists of the never released demo from 1996 and a rare instrumental rehearsal from the same year of tracks done after the demo. The material is in a similar vein to "Fiend For Blood" and "Acts Of The Unspeakable" with Eric’s trademark creepy riffs and gloomy atmosphere throughout. For more info and updates check out the label’s website at www.aphelionproductions.net
Irish Black / Death Metallers FOR RUIN will be supporting Austria’s Belphegor on their upcoming UK tour, in association with Balor Music. The band will play 4 dates in the UK in early April. For the exact dates check out our tourdates section.