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The long awaited "Obscuridad Eterna" 7"EP, by Mexico’s INFINITUM OBSCURE, will finally be out after a two year delay. Originally planned to be released on a different label, Blood Harvest is proud to take on this record. The EP is currently at the pressing plant and announceed for an early / mid February release. Blood Harvest will also be releasing the vinyl editions of the band’s previous works, as well as the vinyl edition of the upcoming album. Here’s what Roberto Lizárraga, the band’s frontman, has to say: "We feel honored to be working with Blood Harvest Records and we are extremly excited to finally see the "Obscuridad Eterna" EP released. It’s the band’s first release since 2006. It is also very comforting to have the support of an honest label that is loyal to the band, it will be very nice to see "Internal Dark Force" and "Ipsus Universum" on vinyl format, as well as our upcoming second full-length album "Infra Ater Caela."
A new vinyl 10" from Japan’s ANATOMIA will be released through Nuclear War Now Productions soon. It contains 4 tracks of the band’s demo from 2004 as well as a REPULSION cover. For more info on the band check out www.myspace.com/anatomia
Additionally to Kam Lee, now also drummer Curtis Beeson has officially intimated that he’s no longer part of DENIAL FIEND anymore. You can read what he’s posted in his myspace blog here.
Kam Lee has just issued an official statement concerning his decision to leave DENIAL FIEND. As it is a bit too long to be included in our regular news section, just click here to read it in its entirety.
Re-united German Thrashers EXUMER have re-scheduled their North American live debut and will now headline this year’s Thrasho De Mayo Thrash Festival in Los Angeles, CA on May 1st, 2009. In addition, EXUMER announces their newest permanent member to their roster. His Eminence the Wicked (SKARHEAD, HEMLOCK, SUN DESCENDS, TERROR OF THE TREES), will be EXUMER’s new bassist and is the band’s 4th permanent member in this latest line-up. Mem V. Stein: "His Eminence and I have been friends since I arrived in New York, over 10 years ago. It was the most natural thing to include such a multi talented musician in our line-up and there is no doubt that his incredible energy will add to EXUMER’s intensity. We are also forever grateful to FUELED BY FIRE’s management who included us in this year’s Thrasho De Mayo. It will be no doubt a milestone in EXUMER’s history." For more info go to: www.myspace.com/exumerwakingthefire
Konqueror Records have just re-issued the long out-of-print EPITAPH "Seeming Salvation" CD. This jewel was originally released back in 1992 by the highly respected and sought after French label Thrash Records. The CD will feature bonus tracks taken from the classic split with EXCRUCIATE. Labels / distributors and all ancient Death worshippers contact: info@konqueror-records.com, www.myspace.com/konquerorrecords
Germany’s technical Death Metallers DISINFECT have signed a deal with Metal Age Productions for the release of their new CD "Screams Of Pleasure" (to be out soon). The tracklist reads like this: ‘Casket Born’, ‘Screams Of Pleasure’, ‘Slow Torture’, ‘Ritual Sexual Abuse’, ‘Nordic Thunder’, ‘Declared To Death’, ‘Melted By Heat’, ‘Human Scum’ and ‘Foxy Disintegration’. For all further info check out www.disinfect.de, www.myspace.com/disinfectdeathmetal
At the end of January / beginning of February 2009 a HIRAX / RESISTANCE split vinyl EP will be released in co-production between Emanes Metal Records (F), Metal Forces Festival (GER) and Under Siege Records (F). HIRAX will contribute live songs from the Metal Forces Festival in 2007, while French RESISTANCE deliver an exclusive new song called ‘Metal Forces’ and a live version of ‘Resistance’ from 2008. RESISTANCE have also found a new drummer in Marti Ilmar Uibo (BLOODY SIGN, TORMIS) now.
German Death Metallers OBSCURA (featuring ex-members of NECROPHAGIST and PESTILENCE) have posted a third preview track, ‘Universe Momentum’, from their forthcoming Relapse debut "Cosmogenesis" at the band’s official MySpace page www.myspace.com/realmofobscura. "Cosmogenesis" was recently already listed in "The Top 25 Most Anticipated Records of 2009" in Decibel Magazine. The album will see its North American release on February 17, 2009 (March 2 internationally) and features guest appearances from Ron Jarzombek (WATCHTOWER, SPASTIC INK, BLOTTED SCIENCE) and Tymon Kruidenier (CYNIC, EXIVIOUS).
Los Angeles’ DREAMING DEAD will be releasing their debut album "Within One" on Ibex Moon Records on January 20, 2009. "It’s heavier; it has more of a modern edge to it", says frontlady Elizabeth Schall when comparing her fury-laden full-length to the demo that established the band as a force to be reckoned with in the underground scene. "We just hope that the album is well-received by the Metal community and we can’t wait to get out on the road. We’re really excited about everything."
Reunited Death / Thrash legends GOREAPHOBIA have just completed the recording of "Mortal Repulsion", the debut album for Ibex Moon Records, and have sent it for mastering. The band has also re-recorded some old classics for inclusion as bonus tracks. The new album features guitarist Alex Bouks, bassist / vocalist Chris Gamble, guitarist John McEntee (Incantation) and drummer Jim Roe (ex-Incantation). Says Bouks about the album, "A lot of people had been asking when the record will be done for a long time, but we needed to do things right and not rush the album. This is the first time I have ever worked with a group of musicians I respect and that have worked together as a band. Everyone has been involved with the writing process. The only way I can describe "Mortal Repulsion" is ‘extremely dark, atmospheric, aggressive, and heavy.’ I am very happy about what we have created together. This is the record we were always meant to make – pure Death Metal in its darkest form. We look forward to playing live for all the fans in the next coming months." Track listing for the album is as follows: ‘Ordeal Of The Abyss’, ‘Amulet Of Damnation’, ‘Negative Screams’, ‘Grave Plagued Planet’, ‘Primal Nothingness’, ‘End’, ‘Despised And Ruined’, ‘Black Ash Eyes’, ‘A Grievous Curse’, ‘Ascending Into Vices’, ‘The Inevitable Punishment’ and ‘Mortal Repulsion’. For more info, check out www.myspace.com/goreaphobia
Great news for all fans of Swedish old school Death Metal. After the original plans via Threeman Recordings unfortunately fell through, Relapse Records will be releasing a CD of classic NIRVANA 2002 material later this year. Vocalist Orvar Säfström is currently compiling the material for it, together with Nicola Costantini (of the great "Encyclopedia Of Svensk Dödsmetall" book). The tracklist for the CD reads like this: ‘Mourning’ (from the "Projections Of A Stained Mind" compilation), ‘Slumber’, ‘Zombiefication’ and ‘The Awakening Of…’ (from the "Disembodied Spirits" 1990 demo), ‘Further Beyond’ and ‘Snake’ (from "Promo 91"). Additional bonus tracks will be: ‘Truth & Beauty’ / ‘Physcial Excursion’, ‘Brutality’, ‘The Awakening Of…’ (4-track version), ‘Further Beyond’ and ‘Snake’ (from Promo 91, 2nd version), ‘Disembodied Spirits’ (raw mix with less effects, but better sound) and maybe ‘Mourning’ live from the release party of Swedish Death Metal. We’ll keep you posted!
German online magazine METAL MESSAGE will release a new compilation CD, titled "V", at the end of December 2008. Included are 13 bands (Pagan,- Viking- & Folk Metal) and the whole package is strictly limited to 2.000 hand-numbered copies. It comes in a blue DVD-case, with a booklet that offers all bandinfo as well as nature photography by Markus Eck. The coloured cover art was drawn exlusively by the US-cover-artist Ed Repka, who is best known for his work for Megadeth, Toxik, Massacre, Atheist etc. For more info go here: www.metalmessage.de/Sampler/sampler-mainpage.html
After having already re-released MASTER‘s self-titled debut as well as "On The Seventh Day God Created Master" Holland’s Displeased Records will also re-release the band’s third full-length album "Collection Of Souls" on March 16, 2009. Apart from a slightly changed coverart, the album will be remastered and also features the three tracks off 1995’s "Final Word" demo (‘Where Are You Now?’, ‘Final Word’ and ‘Prepare For The Fall’) plus the tracks from 1996’s split 7" EP with EXCISION (‘Cast The First Stone’, ‘Fatso’ and ‘Antidote’) as bonus.