January 16, 2026

On March 06, 2025 Personal Records will release the self-titled debut mini album from blackened Doom Metallers THE LEAVING on CD format. The band consists of vocalist Dany Tee from Argentine Black Metallers LOS MALES DEL MUNDO, guitarist / bassist Kevin Storm, who is concurrently guitarist for HERETOIR and who has previously played live with SHINING, VULTURE INDUSTRIES, EQUILIBRIUM and KALMAH, Dutch guitarist Ferry Hofman, who is active in ENDYMAERIA and drummer Ed Warby, who is best known for his drumming in GOREFEST and his long-running contributions to AYREON and HAIL OF BULLETS. “The Leaving” will feature the simple entitled tracks ‘I’, ‘II’, ‘III’, ‘IV’, ‘V’, ‘VI’ and ‘VII’. You can check out ‘VII’ over here. For more information please visit www.facebook.com/personalrecords666

Amsterdam’s Hardcore Thrashers VITAMIN X have just released the title track of their upcoming seventh full-length “Ride The Apocalypse” at this location. The album will be released on March 13, 2026 via Svart Records. A video for the album’s first single ‘Chop Chop Chop’ you can watch over here. “Ride The Apocalypse” was mastered by Joel Grind (TOXIC HOLOCAUST, MUNICIPAL WASTE) and the artwork was created by Andrei Bouzikov (MUNICIPAL WASTE). www.facebook.com/vitaminxhc

Dutch old school Death Metallers PENTACLE will release a split album with Italian Death / Thrashers DEATHFUCKER entitled “Spawn Of The Graveless Deity”. The vinyl LP and CD editions will be released via Iron Pegasus Records, while Unholy Domain will release the cassette tape version. “Spawn Of The Graveless Deity” will contain nine new tracks (five by PENTACLE and four by DEATHFUCKER). It will be released sometime later this year. For regular updates make sure to follow the bands at www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063713169629 or www.facebook.com/agentsofsatan

Florida Death Metallers MASSACRE are planning a compilation that revisits some of the band’s most iconic material. It will feature re-recorded versions of selected tracks, that were originally featured on “From Beyond” and the “Inhuman Condition” EP. Kam Lee commented on it as follows: “I understand that re-recording these songs may make some fans uncomfortable. These tracks come from a specific time in our history, and nothing can ever replace the original recordings. Those versions are sacred, and they will always be there for fans to go back to. This was never about erasing the past or trying to outdo it. It comes from respect – for the songs, for the fans and for what this music has meant over the years. This release is simply a celebration of those classic tracks, revisited with the experience, passion, and intensity that still drives us today. The originals remain untouched. This exists alongside them, not instead of them. This release is about honoring that legacy – revisiting songs that still mean everything to me and that still burn just as fiercely today. To the fans who have stood by MASSACRE all these years: this is for you. Take it as it’s intended – not as a replacement, but as a celebration. Thank you for keeping this music alive.” www.facebook.com/massacrebandusa

Finnish Death’n’Rollers FUNERAL HOME have just released their debut full-length “Your Funeral” via Inverse Records today. A full stream of it is available at this location. More band info you will find at www.facebook.com/funeralhomeofficial

Colombian Death Metallers DEFAMATORY are streaming their sophomore full-length “Path Of No Return” in its entirety over here now. It was released on CD and digital formats via Chinese label Awakening Records at the end of last year. The album was produced by DEFAMATORY, engineered by Hugo & Mario Uribe (WITCHTRAP) and the cover artwork was created by Julian Mortuus. www.facebook.com/defamatorydeathmetal

Polish blackened Death Metallers LILLA VENEDA have just revealed the previously unreleased song ‘Beyond The Lucid Passage’ at this location. It was originally recorded during the “Primordial Movements” sessions, but did not fully align with the album’s final sonic direction at the time. It has now been fully remixed to reflect the band’s present sound and artistic intent. www.facebook.com/lillavenedaband