December 08, 2023
American Death Metallers MASSACRE have signed a deal with Agonia Records for the release of the band’s fifth album, which is currently being worked on by frontman / vocalist Kam Lee (ex – MANTAS, ex – DEATH, BONE GNAWER, THE GROTESQUERY), original bassist Mike Borders, returning guitarists Rogga Johansson (PAGANIZER, RIB SPREADER, MEGASCAVANGER) and Jonny Pettersson (WOMBBATH, HEADS FOR THE DEAD) and new drummer Jon Rudin (JUST BEFORE DAWN, HEADS FOR THE DEAD, DEHUMANAUT). The band also features a separate session line-up (for live performances only), which consists of Carlos Gonzalez (GRIM REALITY) on guitars, Elden Santos (DRUID LORD) on drums and, until recently, Tony Blakk (DRUID LORD) on bass. www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550812858461&mibextid=LQQJ4d
On February 09, 2024 Chaos Records will release “Gedankentempeln”, the debut full length from Marburg, Germany based Black Metallers SELTSAME ERDEN, on CD format. It was recorded at their remote bunker, deep in the Hessian woods and the cover artwork was supplied by Belial NecroArts. A full album stream you will already find at this location. More about SELTSAME ERDEN at www.seltsame-erden.de
Northern Germany based Thrashers AORYST will release their debut full length via MDD Records next year. It was recorded and produced in the summer of 2023 at Soundlodge Studio by Jörg Uken, who also plays the drums on the recordings. In the meantime, the band has completed its line-up in this position with ex – MOURNING CARESS drummer Dominik Schlüter. https://aoryst.bandcamp.com
“Burial Moon”, the self-titled mini album of international Black Metallers BURIAL MOON, is streaming in its entirety at this location now. It will be released via Signal Rex on CD, 12″ vinyl and cassette tape formats today. www.signalrex.com, www.facebook.com/signalrec
Finnish blackened Death Metallers PROGENY OF SUN have just released a video for ‘Dweller’, which can be seen over here. The track is featured on the band’s debut full length “Throne Of Desolation”, which was released via Inverse Records. It was mixed and mastered by Saku Moilanen at Deep Noise Studios and the cover artwork was created by Niko Aromaa. A full album stream is available at this location. More band info you will find at www.facebook.com/progenyofsun